Meet the team
the Coaches
Nik Orphanos - SCCC, BioLayne Lvl 1, MS
I’m Nik Orphanos, Founder and Leader of the WnW crew!
It all started as a podcast in 2020, to build a uplifting and positive corner of the weeb and lifting communities. I want to entertain and help the community that loves the same things that I do, Japan, its Pop Culture and of course training.
I’ve been in love with Anime since I was 6 and it saved my life. Seeing Vegeta constantly fighting an uphill battle with a grin & Ippo being brought into a world he never knew existed by a mentor and friend while falling in love with boxing, got me to believe in myself. They got me to start seriously training in High School and pushed me towards a career as a Strength & Conditioning coach.
After 7 years as a University Strength Coach, the dark ages of 2020 began and I felt a hole. I lost touch with my passions and I thought, there HAS to be others like me. let me provide fun and entertainment as well as resources to help the weeb community…
‘Be Healthy, Stay Healthy, and Keep Uplifting Each Other!
I have over 10 years of experience in the field from Strength & Conditioning in all Olympic Sports, Football, as well as Olympic Lifting & Bodybuilding. Working with youth athletes through pros, from Harvard to Purdue University, helping weebs & athletes build their dream anime physique or perform better for their sports.
Whether you’re here for the Weebs or the Weights, if you’re just starting out or seasoned vet, there's something here for everyone in the community, and you’re welcome!
Dr. Connor Bombaci PT, DPT, CSCS - Physical Therapist and Strength Coach
Connor is a sports Physical Therapist who currently works at Barbell Therapy and Performance in Tyngsboro, MA. He is empowering all types of lifters to return to what they love while being pain-free. Connor originally met Nik while working at UMass Lowell in the Sports Performance Department, where they quickly developed a friendship centered around a passion for getting yoked. His favorite anime are Avatar and Full Metal Alchemist. Connor’s favorite pizza is Hawaiian. Connor has two dogs named after Red Sox legends, Remy and Pesky.
https://www.instagram.com/cbombaci
Certs: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT from UMass Lowell), Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology (BS from UMass Lowell), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Dry Needling Level 1 Certified and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 1 (SFMA L1)
Jake Niedermann, MS, CSCS, SCCC - Special Operations Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jake Niedermann is a seasoned Strength and Conditioning Coach with a robust background in athletic performance and reconditioning.
He is currently serving as a Special Operations Strength and Conditioning Coach at MARSOC in Camp Lejeune, NC, where he specializes in planning and implementing programming for Marine Raiders and MRTC students.
Jacob’s career spans over a decade of experience in the field, marked by his tenure as the Director of Football Performance at Kent State University, where he oversaw all aspects of football performance, data collection, and analysis. He has also held significant roles as an Assistant Director of Athletic Performance and Director of Reconditioning at the University of Minnesota, where he led reconditioning efforts and supervised staff. In addition to his work in collegiate sports, Jacob has been influential as the Head Sports Performance Coach and Director of Applied Sports Nutrition at Elon University, managing operations of the Schar Center weight room and coaching for men’s and women’s basketball. His expertise also extends to Harvard University, where he served as the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning, leading programs for multiple sports teams, including Track and Field, Wrestling, and Volleyball.
Jacob holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Health and Sport Science with a focus on Athletic Administration from Northwest Missouri State University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science from Central College. He is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC), and holds additional certifications in RPR, Precision Nutrition, and life-saving skills such as CPR, AED, and First Aid. Throughout his career, Jacob has demonstrated a commitment to improving athletic performance through meticulous programming, data-driven analysis, and a passion for helping athletes reach their full potential. His leadership and expertise make him a valuable asset in any athletic or military performance environment.
Boston Freestone - MSC, BSC, ASCC, Expert Nutrition & Exercise Coach
My name is Boston Freestone from Australia, currently living in the UK. My mission is to Simplify Fat Loss by helping you rebuild your relationship with food & exercise. I am committed to providing you with the most current & effective nutrition & training programs customised to your individual needs & lifestyle.
Master of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Open Accredited Sports Nutritionist, Australian Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1
https://www.instagram.com/bostonfitness_
Joshua Cunningham - online coach and in-person trainer
My name is Josh, and I'm an online coach and in-person trainer based in Newcastle, Australia. I’ve had a passion for physique development since I started lifting in 2013.
Over the years, I’ve invested my time and money in learning about training and nutrition, driven purely by fascination. Before working in this industry, I spent 10 years as a carpenter. During that time, I competed twice in natural bodybuilding, an experience that gave me a unique understanding of balancing a physically demanding job while pursuing muscle gain and improving body composition. Whether you’re aiming to compete in natural bodybuilding or simply want to build muscle and improve your physique, I’d love to help. Feel free to get in touch.
Socials/contact:
https://www.instagram.com/cerebral_conditioning
Cerebral_conditioning@outlook.com
certs/accolades: Certificate 3 & 4 Fitness, Certificate with PT Collective, Accredited Sports nutritionist, Overall Bodybuilding Champion at ICN Coffs harbor, Top 4 placing at ICN NSW State Championships.
the Creators
Jay Philips - anime/Manga REVIEWS
Like most millennials I got my start into anime back in the Toonami days and the fox box on Saturday mornings. Years later found I could watched 1/3 episodes of Naruto subbed on YouTube at a time on my dial up aol browser and eventually found a free streaming service called Crunchyroll while in highschool.
My brother gave me my 2 first manga as a Christmas present which were Battle Angel Alita and Death Note. Years later he introduced me to a small comic shop in Boston called Comicopia where I would end up helping out for their anime conventions to this day 11 years later. Getting paid in to stay up to date with current releases.
Excited to share my reviews and opinions of series with all of you!
5 years of working on a podcast under the names "Wednesday Comic podcast" and "Graphic Multiverse" as the anime expert.
nICK BUCK - anime/Manga REVIEWS
The name is Nick, not to be confused with Nik, and my weeb journey started many moons ago.
I was watching anime before I knew what anime really was. I remember rushing home from school to watch episodes of Mobile Suit Fighter G Gundam, and like many others, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon were also on the menu.
As time went on, I never really knew what "anime" was, and like every other (uncultured) person thought, it was just another cartoon. I started playing Yu-Gi-Oh with my brother both as a way to find some commonality between us and just curiosity, and that's when I reconnected with anime, and the rest has been history and have been hooked on it since watching countless series covering a variety of genres.
Outside of being my weeby self, I also enjoy a discussing variety of sports (American Football and Formula 1 in particular), being the biggest beer snob of my friends, and forecasting and looking at the weather.
Self-Proclaimed "Degenerate" and will be covering a lot of that!