Talking Old School with Roger Franklin Williams live in studio on May 6th, 2026.

Talking Old School with Roger Franklin Williams live in studio on May 6th, 2026.

In depth interviews with Hall of Famers Legends from "back in the day" and commentary that honors promotes the Old School values of Hard Work, Teamwork and Respect for the Game AND God, Family, Country.

In depth interviews with Hall of Famers Legends from "back in the day" and commentary that honors promotes the Old School values of Hard Work, Teamwork and Respect for the Game AND God, Family, Country.

"Talkin’ Old School” With Roger Franklin Williams Podcast

"Talkin’ Old School” With Roger Franklin Williams

Talking Old School: May 6th, 2026.

 Jim Flanagan is a former career physical educator, met Arthur Jones in March of 1971.  As the result of that first meeting, Jim's career changed dramatically as he became an early Nautilus customer and later, an employee of both Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries and MedX Corporation.  His relationship spanned thirty-six years with both companies and their founder, Arthur Jones. 

 

Jim purchased a full line of Nautilus equipment from Arthur in 1973 and proceeded to open Orlando, Florida’s first fitness center, Jim Flanagan’s Nautilus Fitness Center. 

Jim was instrumental in the launching of both companies (Nautilus & MedX) on a global level and the spread of High Intensity Training worldwide.  During that time, Jim traveled the world speaking, training and educating in the proper methods of high intensity strength training.  He worked with Hall of Fame coaches and athletes, Olympic athletes, Bodybuilders, movie stars, military agencies and government officials. 

In 1998 he accepted the honor of Governor’s Leadership Award presented by The Florida Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports. 

In 2002, fifteen years ago, Jim launched Resistance Solutions, Inc., an S-Corp business consulting company, as President of RSI, Jim continues sharing his unique experiences with Arthur Jones and enjoys providing in-depth insight on the application of high intensity strength training. 

Derek Hicks is in charge of Thompson Jewelers, https://www.thompson-jewelers.com/pages/jewelry-store-in-orlando

&nbsp;Jim Flanagan is a former career physical educator, met Arthur Jones in March of 1971. &nbsp;As the result of that first meeting, Jim's career changed dramatically as he became an early Nautilus customer and later, an employee of both Nautilus Sports/Medical Industries and MedX Corporation.&nbsp;&nbsp;His relationship spanned thirty-six years with both companies and their founder, Arthur Jones.&nbsp;
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Jim purchased a full line of Nautilus equipment from Arthur in 1973 and proceeded to open&nbsp;Orlando,&nbsp;Florida&rsquo;s first fitness center, Jim Flanagan&rsquo;s&nbsp;Nautilus&nbsp;Fitness&nbsp;Center.&nbsp;
Jim was instrumental in the launching of both companies (Nautilus &amp; MedX) on a global level and the spread of High Intensity Training worldwide.&nbsp;&nbsp;During that time, Jim traveled the world speaking, training and educating in the proper methods of high intensity strength training.&nbsp;&nbsp;He worked with Hall of Fame coaches and athletes, Olympic athletes, Bodybuilders, movie stars, military agencies and government officials.&nbsp;
In 1998 he accepted the honor of Governor&rsquo;s Leadership Award presented by The Florida Governor&rsquo;s Council on Physical Fitness &amp; Sports.&nbsp;
In 2002, fifteen years ago, Jim launched Resistance Solutions, Inc., an S-Corp business consulting company, as President of RSI, Jim continues sharing his unique experiences with Arthur Jones and enjoys providing in-depth insight on the application of high intensity strength training.&nbsp;
Derek Hicks is in charge of Thompson Jewelers, https://www.thompson-jewelers.com/pages/jewelry-store-in-orlando

Talking Old School: Guests, Jim Flanagan and Derek Hicks.

Paul Lounsberry is a veteran football coach best known as a longtime assistant at UCF, where he coached the offensive line from 1987–1999 and recruited quarterback Daunte Culpepper. With a 41-year coaching career, he also coached at Florida, South Carolina, Temple, and at the high school level.

Gerald Loper is a former American football offensive lineman drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 12th round (332nd overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. A standout at the University of Florida (1972–1975), he was an All-SEC selection and three-year starter who later served as a Vice President for the NFLPA Florida chapter.

Paul Lounsberry is a veteran football coach best known as a longtime assistant at UCF, where he coached the offensive line from 1987&ndash;1999 and recruited quarterback Daunte Culpepper. With a 41-year coaching career, he also coached at Florida, South Carolina, Temple, and at the high school level.
Gerald Loper is a former American football offensive lineman drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 12th round (332nd overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. A standout at the University of Florida (1972&ndash;1975), he was an All-SEC selection and three-year starter who later served as a Vice President for the NFLPA Florida chapter.

Talking Old School: Guests, Coach Lounsberry and Gerald Loper.

Doug Plank is a former safety who played for 8 seasons from 1975-1982. Doug is a master of all trades: from Burger King franchisee to broadcaster to football coach, and many other crafts in-between.

Doug Plank is a former safety who played for 8 seasons from 1975-1982. Doug is a master of all trades: from Burger King franchisee to broadcaster to football coach, and many other crafts in-between.

Talking Old School: May 6th, 2026.

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