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Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland
CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.
It's time to finish up where we started almost 8 years ago. Marston Sawyers and Heber Cannon, aka "The Buttery Bros" join Sean, Tommy and Lauren for a trip down memory lane as the crew says goodbye for now.
Thanks to everyone who has listened and supported us for the last 8 years. We are extremely grateful for your support and look forward to seeing all of you at events around the world. Remember to take care of each other, be better and we will talk to you all again sometime.
The search is over. CrossFit officially named Bruce Edwards as their CEO. Sean and Tommy talk about their experience with Bruce, why he's the perfect choice and why they think he can be successful.
The first in-person semifinal is officially behind us. The 2026 Mayhem Classic sent the first 6 individuals to the CrossFit Games, but it also showed us a potential way forward for the sport of fitness. Sean and Tommy discuss the key learnings from the event, how they think it could shape things in the coming years and what moments stood out from the competiton.
Thousands of reps were performed during Quarterfinals, but it's the one that wasn't done that is getting the most attention. Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down the penalty for Jay Crouch's missed overhead squat. Was it fair or was it over the top? Also, Semifinals start this weekend with the Mayhem Classic in Cookeville, TN. It's the system we have, but is there a better way to organize this crucial stage of the season?
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In-person competition is one week away as Semifinals get kicked off in Cookeville, Tennessee with the Mayhem Classic. Rory McKernan joins the show to preview the competition, talk about the things most people don't know about when it comes to putting on an event like this and what the future might hold for the Mayhem Classic. Plus, Ro takes time to pay tribute to Rob Orlando.
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Quartefinals have come and gone and once again they were not without controversy. Our good friend and 7-time CrossFit Games athlete Tim Paulson of PRVN joins the show to recap the most recent stage of the 2026 season. He talks about how he and his athletes approached Quarterfinals, what he would like to see change with this stage of the season, what athletes in his camp stood out and whether or not he's optimistic or pessimistic about the future of the sport.
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It's another year of Quarterfinals and that means another year of issues. And once again the controversy centers around the video review process, or more accurately, the lack of one. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the issues and what might be done to fix things moving forward.
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XENOM is the being billed as "The Decathalon of Fitness," but what exactly is it? CEO and Founder Keith Barlow joins the show to talk about the new competition, how it came about, what a competition weekend looks like and why CrossFitters should be excited about it.
Plus, the crew recaps the 2026 Open and takes a look back and a rain-soaked Wodapalooza.
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The first week of the CrossFit Games Open is officially behind us, Tommy and Lauren try to shake off the DOMS in their legs and recap the 26.2 workout and live announcement. Open registration numbers are finally in, but are they a win? Don Faul has officially stepped down as the CEO of CrossFit after a tumultuous four year tenure, where does the company go from here?
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Pat Vellner is calling it a career. One of the most popular athletes in the sport has decided that 2026 will be his last season on the competition floor. Sean and Tommy discuss his legacy and tell us why they think he will continue to make an impact on the sport and the community. Jayson Hopper is getting set to take the first step in defending his championship as he is ready to throw down in the live announcement of 26.1. He talks with Sean and Tommy about winning the Games in 2025, what is was like walking on at Clemson and his interest in conspiracy theories.
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Dallin Pepper has grown up competing in CrossFit. The former two-time teenage champion is hoping to duplicate that achievement as an individual. The last two years at the CrossFit Games, Pepper has not finished lower than 4th and was one spot away from standing atop the podium in 2024. This year, Pepper is hoping to complete the journey and be crowned Fittest Man on Earth. Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil talk with him about his goals for 2026, how his public persona has changed over the years and his unique friendship with Jayson Hopper.
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It's time to take a trip down memory lane! Sean and Tommy rank their five favorite Open announcements from the last 13 years. From garage throwdowns to clashes of champions, they take a look back at the most memorable productions from the start of seasons gone by.
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Lucy Campbell is coming of one of the most improbable years in CrossFit Games history. After battling through a career-threatening wrist injury, Campbell finished in second place at the Games in 2025. Lucy joins Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil to talk about her incredible run towards the top of the sport and how she hopes to build on that momemtum in 2026.
Plus, Open registration continues to trend in a positive direction, the idenities of the athletes who will be participating in 26.1 have been revealed, Pat Vellner has a minor heart procedure and the World Fitness Project signs more athletes to pro cards.
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CrossFit's Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean and Tommy to talk about programming for the Open, the challenges of fitting an appropriate test into three weeks instead of five, the return of Quarterfinals, bringing the Games back to California and what he's looking forward to the most in 2026.
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Nearly three years ago, NOBULL was on the brink of bankruptcy. Now, they have been valued at $1 billion. The Rogue Invitational liked Aberdeen, Scotland so much that they are returning for a third year. Despite a majority of it's first round of invites getting turned down, the Mayhem Classic is still set to have a first-rate lineup. And speaking of lineups, the World Fitness Project announced their first round of pro card recipient's for the 2026 season. Sean and Tommy discuss all that and tell us why they have a love/hate relationship with the NFL postseason.
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The World Fitness Project recently wrapped up it's inaugural season in Copenhagen. Less than a month later, Director of Sport Will Moorad already has his sights on 2026. He joins Tommy and Lauren to talk about what went right in 2025, what they want to improve for season number 2 and the possibility of getting all the different competitive outlets on the same page in the future.
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A new year brings plenty of new questions. Sean, Tommy and Lauren unveil their list of things they'll be watching throughout the 2026 season. What will the second year of the WFP look like? Where will the Rogue Invitational be held? Will we have a repeat champion on the men's side at the CrossFit Games?
Plus, semifinal competitions are sending out invites and starting their online qualifiers, teams are being revealed for WZA Miami and athletes are finding new training camps.
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A new year is upon us, but we are still waiting for a resolution on a sale of CrossFit. Is this ever going to happen? Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the strange saga of Wade Diebner's ill-fated attempt to purchase the brand and where things might stand now. Plus, the World Fitness Project saved their best for last as they wrapped up their inaugural season in Copenhagen. Tommy gives us the first-hand view of how things went down, what the athletes thought about the three tour stops and what is in store for 2026.
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The new rulebook is here! CrossFit has released their rules and regulations for the 2026 Games season and there are some notable changes from this past year. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss what they like and what they don't as we head into next season. Rich Froning and Jason Khalipa are combining forces for the good of affiliates. And rumors continue to swirl regarding the sale of CrossFit. Sean tells us what he knows about the latest on an ownership change.
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CrossFit is bringing the family back together! Masters, teenagers and adaptive athletes will all be competing in San Jose, California next year at the 2026 CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move, what they love about it and what still needs to be figured out to make sure everyone has as good a time as possible.
Plus, Sean has a scheduling idea for the WFP and Gym Reapers makes an acquisition.
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The 2026 Games season will be upon us before we know it, and there are a few key changes being made. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they like and don't like about the adjusments to competition next year.
Speaking of changes, things continue to shift with the 2025 WFP Finals in Copenhagen. Tommy gets us caught up on what has happened so far and what it means for the competition.
Finally, rumors continue to swirl around an impending sale of CrossFit. Sean recaps the conversation he had with individuals from two organizations that are interested in buying the brand.
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Is CrossFit closer to getting sold? Rumors continue to swirl around the community after an interview by Hybrid Fitness Media and a mysterious Reddit post. Sean and Tommy talk about the latest news surrounding a potential sale, what they think is legitimate and what they think doesn't necessarily add up.
Tia Toomey is expecting her second child next year and things could really interesting on the women's side of the competition as a result.
Plus, despite lineup changes for the WFP finals in Copenhagen, there is still plenty on the line in the final event of the inaugural season.
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The 2025 Rogue Invitational is officially behind us. Jeff Adler takes home his second Invitational championship while Laura Horvath earns her third title. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the weekend with their reviews of the entire event and their top takeaways from both the men's and women's divisions. Plus, the winner of the first ever Rogue Invitational fantasy fitness competition is revealed.
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Nearly all of the 2026 CrossFit Games season has been announced after the dates and locations of the Semifinal qualifying events were announced along with a NEW twist of Masters athletes getting to compete in-person. Sean's in Scotland for the Rogue Invitational, and Tommy and Lauren breakdown the workouts that have been announced so far and give their best guess at some of the twists and elements that have yet to be revealed.
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The CrossFit Games are returing to the West Coast for the first time in 10 years. The Fittest on Earth will be crowned in San José, California in 2026. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the announcement, why they think it's a great move, what else might be in store for the event and what fans will need to keep in mind when visiting the Heart of the Silicon Valley. Plus, the Rogue Invitational gets going in a week and one of the top stars in the men's division is on the shelf.
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It's time to draft teams for the 2025 Rogue Invitational. Sean, Tommy and Lauren pick a team of 8 individual athletes for some fantasy fitness. See who you think has the best collection of 4 men and 4 women, and have a say in what the "punishment" for the losers will be. Plus, the 2026 Open is heading overseas and a famous Dottir has a daughter.
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Uncle Pat is back. Fresh off leading Team North America to their second-straight TYR Cup Championship, Pat Vellner sits down with Tommy and Lauren to talk about his experience in Southern California, how he's managing the competitive season and how he's dealing with the fact that the end of his competitive career is quickly approaching.
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Fresh off a successful, Wodapalooza SoCal, Managing Director of WZA Sports Dylan Malitsky joins Sean Woodland to talk about new owners, a new partnership with Gym Reapers, hosting an Open announcement in Miami and why the future is bright for the Wodapalooza brand.
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CrossFit's version of All-Star Weekend is now behind us as Team North America repeats as TYR Cup champions. Sean and Tommy take a look back at the competition, give us their top moments and tell us how they'd love to see the event evolve in the coming years. The 2026 Open is heading to Miami. Also, the guys give their thoughts on CrossFit holding the 26.3 announcement at Wodapalooza next March and Tia Toomey skipping the Rogue Invitational. Plus, 6-time masters champion Jason Grubb joins the show to talk about his recent experience at the Age Group CrossFit Games, what drives him to be one of the best in the sport, what masters athletes most often get wrong about training and how much longer he plans on being a competitive athlete.
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It's only September and we already know major details about the 2026 Games season structure and schedule. Sean and Tommy talk about two key additions for next year and why they think this is a big win for CrossFit.
Justin Cotler is no longer an Underdog. The longtime coach is joining Mat Fraser and crew at HWPO. How does this move affect the training camp landscape?
We get back to live competition this coming weekend as TYR Wodapalooza SoCal takes center stage. The TYR Cup returns for the second straight year as Team North America looks to defend their title against Team World. Sean and Tommy go through the events and tell you why this is definitely a toss up.
Not many people have been involved with CrossFit longer than Austin Malleolo. He is a former CrossFit Games competitor and longtime member of the seminar staff. Recently, Austin decided to join the team at CrossFit Mayhem. He sits down with Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil to talk about his career in the space, why now was the time to make the move to CrossFit Mayhem, and the impact he hopes to have moving forward.
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WFP Tour Stop 2 is officially over and we know who will be competing for the championship in Copenhagen. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the event in Mesa and look ahead to the finals over in Europe. Plus, what does an ideal "season" look like? Is there enough room and interest for both the WFP and CrossFit Games to coexist? Or should they find a way to cooperate?
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Live competition continues this weekend as the World Fitness Project takes center stage for Tour Stop 2 in Mesa, Arizon. Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez talk about some key absences for both the men and women, what's on the line and how this event will affect what takes place at the finals in Copenhagen.
It looks like the CrossFit Games are heading back to the west coast, but they may not wind up where everyone thinks. Sean shares his theory why the eventual landing spot may be further north than Carson, California.
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Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez take the show on the road this week to Columbus, Ohio for the 2025 Age Group CrossFit Games. They recap the first day of competition, talk about what makes this competition so unique, who caught their eyes and what storylines they'll be following throughout the weekend.
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What we think is going to happen and what actually happens is often extremely different. Such is the case with the 2025 CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at their predictions leading into this year's competition. They were right on some, wrong on many, and downright awful on a few. Plus, CrossFit has a new ad campaign. Find out why the crew thinks it's a home run.
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The Fittest on Earth have been crowned. The 20245 CrossFit Games are history, so where do we go from here? Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the weekend in Albany and tell us how they think CrossFit can build on this momentum. Plus, hear from Jonne Koski, Lucy Campbell, Ty Jenkins and Olivia Kerstetter.
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And that's why they play the Games! Day one in Albany certainly had it's fair share of surprises on both the men's and women's sides. Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez break down the first day of the 2025 CrossFit Games. It's jam-packed on top of the men's leaderboard while a surprising rookie is giving Tia Toomey a run for her money. Plus, the guys give their top moments from a very exciting Friday in New York.
It's time to turn our attention to the men's side of the field at the 2025 CrossFit Games. Two-time Games athlete Bayley Martin joins the show for another edition of "Buy or Sell." Will we have a first-time champion? Will North America dominate the podium? Who will win the battle of frenemies between Dallin Pepper and Jayson Hopper? Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Bayley give their thoughts on those questions and more as we are ready to crown the Fittest on Earth in New York.
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Three-time CrossFit Games athlete Alex Gazan joins the show for a CrossFit Games edition of "Buy or Sell." Alex helps Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down the women's field in Albany and even tries her hand as an odds maker. Will Tia Toomey have the championship locked up before the final day? Where will Danielle Brandon finish? What will the winning weight on the 1-rep back squat be? The crew dives into these questions and runs down the week's top headlines in the process.
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Two events that await the athletes in Albany have now been announced. Individual event 2 marks the official return of cross-over double unders. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the event and why now is the perfect time to unveil it. The crew goes through the other main headlines of the week before giving their top 6 questions heading into the 2025 CrossFit Games.
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The CrossFit Games field continues to change as we are three weeks away from the start of action in Albany, New York. Sean, Tommy and Lauren have the latest on a pair of athletes who will be sidelined for two very different reasons. Cole Sager takes some time to hand out advice to the younger Games athletes, and his message is one everyone needs to hear. Plus, CrossFit Games rookie Lydia Fish joins the show to talk about her path to Albany, choosing CrossFit over college and how she maintains balance as a young athlete. You'll want to stick around for the end of the interview as Tommy and Lauren give Lydia a well-earned surprise.
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Double-under crossovers are returning to the CrossFit Games. Dave Castro announced on his Week in Review that the move that first showed up in Madison in 2022 will be making another appearance this year in Albany. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren talk about why this time around will definitely be much different than 3 years ago.
Plus, Arielle Loewen is heading back to the CrossFit Games for the 5th time. She talks to Tommy Marquez about balancing her Games and WFP prep, finishing first at the recent Red Bull Rancher Strong event, and what, if antyhing she's doing differently this year as she prepares to compete in Albany.
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It is official. Tia Toomey will go for her 8th CrossFit Games championship this August in Albany. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about Tia's decision, what it means for the Games and how if affects her legacy.
There are a lot of new faces competing this year in New York. But is that something new, or is it business as usual? The team takes a look at what has happened in the past and explains why this year feels different.
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Tia Toomey's pursuit of a World HYROX Championship is temporarily on hold. Sean and Tommy discuss her decision to withdraw from last weekend's competition and what it could mean for the CrossFit Games. The final two spots in Albany have been filled following the Last Chance Qualifier. Games rookie Bill Leahy joins Tommy and Lauren to talk about his win at the NorCal Classic and how he's preparing for his trip to New York. Plus, Marston Sawyers proves he's not only a great athlete, but an incredible race car driver.
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The in-person Semifinals are officially over, but the final weekend in Sacramento provided plenty of chaos on and off the competition floor. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren recap the NorCal Classic and give some perspective from the event organizers themselves. Plus, Tia Toomey sets her sights on a HYROX world championships, and the Last Chance Qualifier gets underway.
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Four in-person qualifying events took place last weekend in the busiest three days of the CrossFit Games season. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren recap the biggest stories from each semifinal including another dominant performance from Tia Toomey. Does this mean she will be making another run at the CrossFit Games? The World Fitness Project unveils their plans for a Rec League, and the long wait is over for Anikha Greer. After plenty of near misses and flat out bad luck, she is finally set to make her debut appearance at the CrossFit Games. Anikha talks with Tommy and Lauren about finally breaking through to the Games, her experience at the first World Fitness Project tour stop, how she's looking to improve from now until August, and her love for the sport of Pickleball.
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The busiest weekend of semfinals is upon us! Four in-person competitions are on the schedule as we continue to close in on the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Torian Pro, Rebel Renegade Games, Syndicate Crown, and Far East Throwdown. They talk about the top storylines from each competition, what athletes you should be watching, and where the most exciting matchups will be.
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We still have 5 in-person qualifying events left on the schedule, but it's never too early to start talking about the CrossFit Games. Individual event 1 in Albany has been announced. It's not sexy, but it's definitely necessary. Four more athletes earned a spot at the Games through The Fittest Experience this past weekend. Lauren Kalil gives us a first hand account of what went down in Oklahoma. Plus, Alex Gazan joins the show to talk about her win at the first World Fitness Project Tour stop, how she battled back from a shoulder injury, and how sleep might be overrated on a competition weekend.
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The in-affiliate online semifinals are a closer to being officially done. Some major score adjustments have been handed out after videos were reviewed, and some big name athletes are now on the outside looking in. We had a scare at the French Throwdown this past weekend, but all is well thanks to a fast-acting medical team. The first tour stop for the World Fitness Project is in the books. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they liked, what they didn't, and what concerns they still have.
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The virtual in-affiliate semifinals are done pending video review. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the top storylines from this past weekend's online event. Katrin Davidsdottir will soon be adding the title of "mother" to her list of accomplishments. The World Fitness Project is set to debut this weekend in the wake of their announcement that Adidas has signed on as their official footwear partner for the season. The crew talks about what they need to see from the new fitness league in order to call the kickoff a success.
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Individual competition is back on this weeked with the in-affilliate virtual semifinals. Sean and Tommy talk about why they think the programming is a home run. CrossFit introduces a new Head of Safety, but what took so long? Four more athletes are heading to the CrossFit Games thanks to the Wodland Fest, and Cole Sager officially retires.
Will Moorad joins the show to talk about the first WFP Tour Stop taking place in Indianapolis next week. Moorad talks about he challenges he faced while programming, why he had to take the rest of the schedule into account when coming up with the events, and why he wanted a taste of his own medicine.
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The team online semifinal workouts have been released and one movement is grabbing a lot of attention. For the first time we have running in an online qualfier for the CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren discuss the decision and why they think it's a risky move. Plus, the World Fitness Project continues to add sponsors and partners, and four more athletes earn a spot at the 2025 CrossFit Games.
Josh Hicks joins the show to talk about his new role as the Director of Medical and Safety for the World Fitness Project, why he took on the roll, and how it compares to what he's done in the sport in the past.
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Tia Toomey is planning on saying goodbye at the Torian Pro. But does that mean she's really done with CrossFit? Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what might be ahead for the 7-time Fittest Woman on Earth and what legacy she leaves. The video reviews for the Age Group Semifinals are coming to a close. The crew talks about what they think went right, what went wrong, and what needs to be improved.
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The first in-person Games qualifier is in the books, and the crew at CrossFit Mayhem set the bar pretty high. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren take a look back at a fun weekend in Cookeville, and tell the other events the lessons they should learn from Rich Froning and company.
Speaking of qualifiers, the Age Group Online Semifinals are officially done and the review process has begun. Five-time Masters Champion Jason Grubb joins Lauren and Tommy to talk about his concerns with the review process, what the CrossFit Athlete Council has been able to do, and what he thinks needs to change as we get ready for the Individual Online Semifinals.
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Live competition is here! The first in-person semifinal is set to kickoff this weekend in Cookeville, Tennessee. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Mayhem Classic and tell you who they think might have the inside track in the battle the first two tickets to the CrossFit Games. Speaking of tickets, they're on sale for the Games in Albany. Are slow sales a sign of things to come for the sport in general or just an isolated problem? Age group athletes take on their in-affiliate semifinals this weekend and squats aren't on the menu...or are they? Plus, an update on the World Fitness Project season and a brilliant new name for knee sleeves.
The greatest CrossFit athlete of all time is taking on a new challenge. Tia Toomey is turning her attention to HYROX. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move and tell you why they think she deserves to be considered one of the greatest female athletes of all time. Emma Lawson is hoping some Brute force will get her to the next level. The World Fitness Project's inaugural season is officially underway, you're gonna need more judges for the in affiliate semifinals, and live competition is right around the corner.
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The 2025 CrossFit Open is officially closed. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they liked these past three weeks and take a look ahead as we move to the semifinals. The World Fitness Project continues to release details about their inaugural season and have a way in which they're looking to partner with gyms. A former Olympian is interested in purchasing CrossFit. The crew discusses what Shawn Johnson could potentially bring to the table that would help grow the methodology and the sport. And finally, Chris Cooper from Two Brain Business talks with Sean about the impending sale of CrossFit, why someone might be interested in purchasing the brand, what are the key events over the last ten years that led us to this point, and what he thinks new owners need to do on day one.
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Colten Mertens and Mirjam Von Rohr are owning the 2025 CrossFit Games Open. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about their performances, why they love the live announcements, and what stands out on the leaderboard after two weeks. The CrossFit Games and the World Fitness Project run into a copyright issue. Plus, two men who will be running in-person semifinals, Wilson Pak and Jeremy Thiel, sit down with Lauren to talk about the challenges of running and event within a competitive season, how they prepare to overcome them, and why this is a great opportunity for them to continue to grow their events.
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The first week of the Open is in the books. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren recap 25.1, take a look ahead at 25.2, and try and decipher Dave's latest hint. Max El-Hag from Training Think Tank joins the show to talk about why he took a break from social media, how he tries to find the middle ground in a polarized community, and how he's trying to facilitate civil discussions on controversial topics.
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The 2025 Open is here. Tommy and Lauren take a look a registration numbers heading into 25.1, update the list of athletes who are in, and the ones who are sitting out. The CrossFit Athlete Council has put out a statement, and it's managed to cause some confusion. Ben Bergeron is ending his gym's affiliation with CrossFit. He sits down with Tommy and Lauren to talk about why he made the decision, why it's the right one for his gym, and what the future holds for his business.
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Two more athletes are sitting out the CrossFit Games season, and a long time affiliate is going out on it's own. Open registration continues to lag behind last year, but is a surge coming? Is a career change in the works for Tia Toomey? Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss her recent pivot towards HYROX. Plus, there's a lot of talk about an upcoming sale of CrossFit. The crew talks about what they know, and what still needs to be determined.
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Last week it was Annie Thorisdottir. This week it's Chandler Smith. Another top athlete takes a pass on the Open and the CrossFit Games season. Speaking of the Open, we have details on the live announcements for the first two workouts and The World Fitness Project continues to release details on their season with the release of a movements list.
Plus, Sean, Tommy, and Lauren give their thoughts on whether or not the World Fitness Project and CrossFit Games can coexist in the long run.
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Iceland Annie is sitting out the Open. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren discuss the Queen of CrossFit's decision to not sign up for the first time in her career. The rosters have been finalized for the inaugural season of the World Fitness Project. Can the new league rekindle interest in the sport? James Sprague talks with Tommy and Lauren about winning the CrossFit Games last year, what is motivating him this season, and what is ahead for him in 2025. Plus, Tommy does his civic duty at his local Costco.
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The first major competition of the season has come and gone as TYR Wodapalooza wrapped up this past weekend in Miami. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the experience at the new venue, the broadcast, and the top stories from four days of competition.
The World Fitness Project continues to put together an impressive roster of athletes for their first season. Find out the latest athletes who are signing on with the new league.
Dave Castro dropped some news about the 2025 Open, and it looks like we will be seeing a lot less of him this time around.
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Registration for the 2025 CrossFit Open has been going on for about a week, and the numbers are down from last year. Sean and Tommy talk about where their Concern-O-Meters are at this point in time. We've wondered when a Last Chance Qualifier would make a return and it looks like the answer is this year. The guys talk about the leak of some news about the Games season.
Wodapalooza Miami takes center stage this weekend in Florida. Sean and Tommy preview the individual divisions, give you their podiums for the men and women, and tell us who has the most to prove and the most to gain.
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The Games are heading to New York. Albany is the official home of the 2025 CrossFit Games. Lauren gives us a local's view of the capital of the Empire State. We have an updated rulebook for this year's season. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look at how Open registration affects prize money and how much each stage could pay with an assist from our friends at The Morning Chalk Up. We have dates and locations for the three World Fitness Project events, and Open registration is live!
Plus, the crew has some high school yearbook fun with the teams that are slated to compete at Wodapalooza in Miami in two weeks.
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The 2025 CrossFit Games is drawing near and there is still quite a bit of confusion about how it is going to unfold. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren try and shed some light on the schedule, qualifying process, and the differences between the in-person qualifying events with a little help from the good folks over at The Morning Chalk Up.
Plus, the World Fitness Project continues to add some impressive names to their roster of athletes, we have a location and dates for the Masters and Teens CrossFit Games, and the Association of Fitness Judges keeps working to improve the judging at live events.
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With a new year upon us, it's time to take a look back at 2024. Sean, Tommy and Lauren review the year that was in the CrossFit world. They talk about the highlights, the lowlights, the memorable moments, and the lasting impact of the tragic death of Lazar Djukic at the CrossFit Games.
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Will Moorad and Jackson Terry are two of the main personalities behind the new World Fitness Project. They sit down with Tommy and Lauren to talk about how the idea for a competitive functional fitness season came about, what they have planned for their first year and beyond, and why they think they can succeed where others have failed.
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The past week has been full of new information on what we can expect in 2025. The World Fitness Project revealed the structure of its planned competitive season for the new year and CrossFit released details of the Community Cup. Sean, Tommy and Lauren tell us what they like about each one, what may be a problem, and what questions they still have that need to be answered.
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The latest CrossFit documentary was released last week, and it didn't take long for it to hit the top of the charts. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give a quick review of Fittest on Earth: Final Showdown in Madtown. Pat Vellner joins the show to talk about CrossFit's response to the closing of the investigation into Lazar Djukic's death, why the PFAA made certain demands, and where things may go from here.
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Two-time fittest woman on Earth Katrin Davidsdottir is calling it a career. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about her career highlights and the legacy she leaves behind. CrossFit has finally released the documentary from the 2023 CrossFit Games. So, what took so long? Two competitions take center stage this coming weekend. FitFest and the Dubai Fitness Championship will have eyes on them for different reasons. Plus, the PFAA responds to CrossFit after the organization announced the close of the investigation into the death of Lazar Djukic and the subsequent changes being made.
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CrossFit is constantly varied, and it turns out so is the Games season. The speculation is over as we now know what the 2025 season will look like. Sean, Tommy and Lauren summarize the changes and talk about what stands out to them. Carolilne Lambray, coach and partner of Jeff Adler sits down with Tommy Marquez to give her thoughts on the season changes. Finally, the crew asks and tries to answer the question, "Do we even need the CrossFit Games anymore?"
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The third party investigation into the death of Lazar Djukic is over, but plenty of questions remain in the aftermath. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the changes CrossFit is planning on implementing moving forward, the lack of transparency, and where the sport goes from here.
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Babywatch has officialy come to an end! Tommy Marquez is a dad. He gives us a recap of the last week of his life as he and his wife Tiffany welcomed their new son Miles to the world. Fresh off her win at the Rogue Invitational, Tia Toomey is getting ready to give HYROX a try. The PFAA is working on electing a new Board of Directors. And speaking of Rogue, Sean and Tommy recap the competition that took place last weeken in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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The Rogue Invitational will be Brent Fikowski's final competition. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren discuss The Professor's decision to call it career, what legacy he leaves behind, and what he's still looking to accomplish. We finally know most of the events the CrossFit athletes will face at the Rogue Invitational. Plus, we preview this weekend's competition in Scotland with another edition of "Buy or Sell."
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A potential rival to the CrossFit Games has emerged. What exactly is the World Fitness Project and who is behind it? We almost had a new super team on the scene. Sean and Tommy talk about the social media post that had the internet buzzing. More Masters athletes are facing penalties for failing drug tests, and one of them has been here before. Plus, Lauren and Tommy sit down with th defending Rogue Invitational Strongman Champion Mitch Hooper. "The Moose" talks about his diverse athletic background, how he got into strongman, and what he's looking forward to seeing in Scotland next week.
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The Rogue Invitational is just two weeks away and we may have gotten a sneak peek at a new piece of equipment. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about that as well as the new broadcast features Rogue is rolling out this year.
If you want to be part of the CrossFit Games team, now's your chance! CrossFit is hiring. What could a specific job's availability mean for the upcoming season?
And speaking of the upcoming season, is it possible that the 2025 season could be conducted mostly online? The crew discusses the rumors swirlilng around about that very possibility.
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We know more about the injury that is putting Roman Khrennikov on the shelf until next season. There were some sudden and unexpected changes to the qualifying process for the Dubai Fitness Championship. Some athletes earn a nice little pay day at an up-and-coming offseason competition while another event is set to take center stage Down Under.
Sam Belliveau recently won her 4th title of Strongest Woman in Canada and is getting ready to make her first appearance at the Rogue Invitational in November. She holds the world record in the dumbbell press with 2 reps at 185 pounds at the 2024 Arnold Strongwoman Classic. She talked with Lauren and Tommy about the opportunity to compete in Scotland at Rogue and how she and her fellow competitors are growing the sport of strongwoman around the world.
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Roman Khrennikov is shutting it down for the rest of the year. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss his decision to withdraw from the Rogue Invitational and Dubai Fitness Championship. Lucy Campbell finally gets back on the competition floor, and a CrossFit power couple gives Hyrox a try.
Plus, it's been two months since the tragic death of Lazar Djukic. The crew gives what they know about the latest in the investigation and discuss when they think we need to get answers.
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Two of the biggest offseason competitions of the year are taking center stage. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give and update on the Dubai Fitness Championship qualifier and tell you why they think the Rogue Invitational championship man mean more now than it ever has. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery.
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TYR Wodapalooza SoCal provided us with some great moments on the competition floor and injected some new life into the team competition. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their final thoughts on the event, how it can evolve and what kind of effect it could have on future competitions.
Tom Miazga just won his 8th championship in the seated with hip division. He joins the show to talk about his experience this past weekend in San Antonio at the Adaptive CrossFit Games, how he'd like to see the adaptive divisions grow in the coming years and whether or not he'll be returing next season for a run at a 9th title.
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The first ever TYR Cup at Wodapalooza SoCal has officially wrapped up. After an exciting Sunday that included 4 scored events, Lauren and Tommy sit down to recap all the action that helped Team North America capture the win and saw Patrick Vellner become the first winner of the Lazar Djukic MVP award.
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The second day of competition at the TYR Cup at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal provided plenty of surprises as Team North America and Team World are all tied up after 7 events. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the biggest moments and top performances from an exciting night in Huntington Beach.
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The inaugural TYR Cup is underway in Huntington Beach and things are all knotted up between Team North America and Team World. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first three events, talk about what surprised them and who had the most impressive performances. Plus, they set the table for day 2 of competition as four more events are on tap for Saturday.
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Onsite in Huntington Beach, CA for the Inaugural Wodapalooza SoCal TYR Cup, Lauren Kalil & Tommy Marquez sit down with North America Captain Pat Vellner and World Captain Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson - two CrossFit Games legends - live at the Experience Stage to chat about their strategies for this new team format, get insight into how the teams are gelling together, and talk a little smack!
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We are set for another competition weekend. The TYR Cup takes center stage in Huntington Beach, California at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal. Sean, Tommy and Lauren preview Friday's events and tell us who they think will be taking the floor for each one from Team North America and Team World. Plus, they predict what the score will be after the opening day of competition.
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The Roque Q is in the books and some familiar names are looking to make their way to Aberdeen, Scotland for this year's invitational.
Some of the events for TYR Wodapalooza SoCal have been released. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss why the competition in Huntington Beach next week could have a major impact on the sport moving forward.
Joel Godett called all the action at the 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games. He joins Sean to recap the competition, tell us who stood out and what the fans and athletes thought about the experience.
Plus, Sean, Tommy and Lauren make their cases as to when pumpkin spice products should hit the shelves.
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PFAA board members Brent Fikowski and Pat Vellner join Sean and Tommy to talk about the recent demands from the PFAA that were released following the conclusion of the CrossFit Games. They discuss why they feel Dave Castro needs to be removed from his position on the sport team, why they chose to release their demands prior to the conclusion of the investigation into Lazar Djukic's death and where they and the sport may go from here.
Luka Djukic is breaking his silence after the tragic death of his brother at the 2024 CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the lengthy instagram post and how it could affect the discourse around Lazar Djukic's death.
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We have crowned the fittest masters athletes on Earth after four action-packed days in Birmingham, Alabama. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about their favorite moments from the competition and why this was a huge win for the community and for the sport of fitness.
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The PFAA wants Dave Castro removed from his position with the sport team at CrossFit. That is just one of three demands the organization put out in response to the death of Lazar Djukic in the opening event of the 2024 CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy go through the PFAA's statement and Brent Fikowski's article in Men's Health.
The Masters CrossFit Games are set to kick off next week in Birmingham, Alabama. Sean talks with event organizers Bob Jennings and Joe Linton about safety protocols they have in place, what fans and athletes can expect on-site and their inspiration behind the ten events they've programmed for the competition.
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Joshua Hicks worked with the CrossFit Games medical team starting in 2015 and was the leader of the group in 2022. He has also served as the Director of Medical and Safety at Loud and Live events (Wodapalooza, West Coast Classic, Granite Games) and the Rogue Invitational, while overseeing medical, security, and venue control.
Joshua talks with Sean, Tommy and Lauren about how Emergency Activation Plans (EAP) are contstructed for events, who is invovled in the decision making around them, what safety measures are cutomary for events held on the water and how he and his teams have handled medical emergencies in the past.
The CrossFit Games continued in Fort Worth, Texas and at times, things seemed like they might be getting back to normal. However, the shadow of Lazar Djukic's death on Thursday continues to loom over everything taking place at Dickie's Arena. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the different feelings they experienced on the competition floor, in the athlete warmup area and watching at home.
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The CrossFit community continues to grieve the loss of Lazar Djukic after his tragic death in opening event of the Games on Thursday. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the events of Friday in Fort Worth, talk about the atmosphere on site, the positive things they saw and how we might be able to eventually find a way to move forward.
It's CrossFit Christmas Eve! Tommy and Lauren are in Fort Worth as we are ready for the beginning of the 2024 CrossFit Games. Two more events have been announced and more details are being released on the events that we already knew. Plus, Tommy takes on the Farrington Field Mile, and Sean and Lauren get a lesson in proper pronunciation of common Spanish terms.
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We are one week away from the 2024 CrossFit Games. Two-time Fittest Woman on Earth Katrin Davidsdottir joins the show to help preview the individual competition with another round of "Buy or Sell." Will any rookie finish inside the top 10? Will Alex Gazan be the top American woman? Can Pat Vellner actually get off to a good start? The crew tries to answer these questions and more.
Plus, another Games event has been announced, but some of the key details are still a secret. It looks like we know how Chad will go down on Saturday at the Games and Dave Castro gets the community talking by floating the idea of a "top training camp award."
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the top training camp award further separates the sport from affiliates or strengthens the sport as a whole, what the weight on the final barbell for the clean ladder should be and predictions of who will win the event, which athletes will finish higher in some head to head battles and their podium predictions at the CrossFit Games.
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It's a jam-packed show this week! Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean and Tommy as he puts the finishing touches on the team events for the 2024 CrossFit Games. Boz talks about how the decision was made for him to focus solely on teams this year, what the collaborative process is like between him and Dave Castro, what he thinks makes a good team event and the lessons he's learned about how to program for the Games.
Two-time Affiliate Cup Champ Andrea Nisler then joins the show to help us preview the team competition at the 2024 CrossFit Games with another round of "Buy or Sell."
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the Games should program multiple running tests, events that would gain viewership and if anyone can take down 6-time CrossFit Games champ Tia-Clair Toomey.
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Justin Medeiros is trying to get himself back on top of the podium after finishing 13th at the CrossFit Games last year. He talks with Tommy Marquez about what he learned from last seasaon, how he gained momentum with his win at the North America West Semifinals and what he's doing to put the finishing touches on his preparations for Texas.
Dave Castro is saying there will be a new movement at the CrossFit Games this year. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their thoughts on what it could be and what it probably won't be.
Plus, headlines from the last week including travel troubles for a Games qualifier out of Russia.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether a strength test should be programmed before or after cuts, if testing open water events is necessary, and if the CrossFit Games were to program fight matchups, who they'd want to see and which athlete would win.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Caroline Lambray, and Marco Coppola.
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Details of the 2024 CrossFit Games continue to be revealed almost daily. We know two events the individuals will face in Fort Worth - "Chad" and "Run Swim."
The Games are returning to ESPN for the second straight year. Find out how and where you can watch all the action.
Dave Castro is saying the CrossFit Games could be heading overseas sooner rather than later.
We have another failed drug test out of semifinals. We'll tell you who is out and who is stepping in.
And the TYR Cup athletes continue to be revealed for TYR Wodapalooza SoCal.
Pat Vellner joins the show and gives us his thoughts on what we know so far about the CrossFit Games, why training is so tough right now, the best trash talking moments he's witnessed and what if he walks away from CrossFit without having won the Games.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss predictions for what the twist could be on "Chad," movements that need to be tested at the Games before the field is cut down and where the best place to host the 2027 CrossFit Games in Europe could be.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Ellia Miller.
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It's a 4th of July extravaganza on this week's episode! First, Dave Castro is back in the business of programming the CrossFit Games. What can we expect to see him unveil in Texas? Three of the top four men in Asia tested positive for banned substances. Is it time to rethink the way we backfill these spots? Cuts return to the CrossFit Games and another Reps Ahead Pro event is in the books.
The fittest Americans join the show for a special edition of Podium Picks. Arielle Loewen and Dallin Pepper help us celebrate our nation's freedom by drafting the best things in life that are free. Like a bootleg firework, things go sideways quickly.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss programming ideas during the Games for 'Friday Night Lights' at Farrington Field, thoughts surrounding Dave Castro interviewing all 80 individual Games athletes, and the best ways to backfill athletes as a result of failed drug tests.
Our contestants include Caroline Lambray, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler.
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Well, it's been an eventful week. Tommy is gonna be a dad and Sean gives us the latest on what's going on with the decision CrossFit made to not include him in the Games broadcast this year.
There's going to be some Friday Night Lights going down at the CrossFit Games and Jacob Heppner sees his winning streak at Tactical Games events come to an end.
CrossFit Games rookie Chris Ibarra talks with Lauren Kalil about his upcoming trip to Fort Worth while Sean and Tommy take a closer look at all the rookie's in the men's field and tell us who they think can make some noise in Texas.
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Plenty of stuff went on off the competition floor this week in the CrossFit world. We have more information on the prize purse for all the divisions and CrossFit recently filed a trademark application that makes it seem like they are getting closer to releasing their own app.
CrossFit Games Rookie Aimee Cringle joins the show to talk about her finally being able to believe in herself and her love for breakfast buffets.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a closer look at the 12 women who will be appearing at the Games for the first time in 2024 and tell us who has the best chance of making some noise in Texas.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether CrossFit should own the name "CrossFit," what the most impactful moment for growth has been and who they predict will be the 2024 Rookie of the Year.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler.
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Sean, Tommy and Lauren run down the headlines from the past week including HYROX crowning it's 2024 Elite 15 World Champions and the latest online competition from CrossFit, the Service Cup.
Then it's time to check in on the top questions heading into 2024 with the help of Wilson Pak from the Syndicate Crown.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the Rogue Invitational Qualifiers ranking system VS CrossFit's worldwide ranking system, which athlete's stock increased the most during Semifinals and how each contestant would invest one million dollars into CrossFit.
Our contestants include Tommy Marquez, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller.
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Rogue unveiled its new Invitational Qualifying System this week. Resident smart person Barclay Dale joins the show to talk about what he likes, what needs improvement and what the CrossFit World Wide Ranking System should steal.
It's time to hand out grades now that Semifinals are in the rear view mirror. Sean, Tommy and Lauren hand out marks for everything from programming on on-site atmosphere. Find out which aspects of the competitions passed with flying colors and which ones require some extra credit to keep from failing.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether spot allocations at Semifinals were distributed correctly, if the order of events matters when it comes to who earned Games spots, if there's a benefit to bringing back the Last Chance Qualifier and the biggest overlooked moments from Semifinals.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe, and Justin Cotler.
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The final day of competition at the Syndicate Crown had a little bit of everything. There was drama, incredible performances, heartbreak and triumph. Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down day 3 in Knoxville and start setting the table for what we are going to see at the CrossFit Games in Texas.
There's a lot to go over after the second day of competition at the Syndicate Crown. Sean and Tommy take a closer look at the controversial no-calls and calls during the final heat of men's event 3 and set the table for Sunday for the individuals. We had some exciting moments in the team competition as the final qualifying spot in Knoxville comes down to the last event and one team's honesty nearly costs them a trip to Texas.
We are down to the final week of Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at week number two before looking ahead to the Syndicate Crown. Justin Medeiros looked like his old self at the West Coast Classic while Abigail Domit stands atop the podium for the women. But most of the talk about what happened in Carson has to do more with who wasn't there than who was. The crew talks about the lack of attendance and what might help put more people in the seats in the future.
One of the deepest women's fields is set to hit the floor this weekend at the Synidcate Crown while Jeff Adler looks to continue his quest for a second-straight Games championship. Sean, Tommy and Lauren go through the storylines they'll be watching this weekend in Knoxville.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways to increase attendance at live events, whether event wins should be worth more than 100 points, if Justin Medeiros is "back," and the biggest moments from this past Semifinals weekend.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Kenny Johnson.
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The first weekend of Semifinals was not without controversy. Sean, Tommy and Lauren dive into what led to the slow response to Rebecka Vitesson's knee injury during the French Throwdown.
Jeremy Austin is ready to call a full weekend of action at the Torian Pro. He sits down with Sean and tells us what he'll be watching this weekend in Australia.
CrossFit action is returning to Carson, CA for the first time since 2016. The crew gives their top storylines heading into the West Coast Classic.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Europe is the new capital of CrossFit, what CrossFit should do if there's an injury on the competition floorand whether the tides are shifting from veterans to rookies. In two bonus rounds, each contestant gave their biggest weekend winner and discussed the impact of not reseeding the field before the final event.
Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham.
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We have our first group of individual Games qualifiers as both the Europe and Asia Semifinal have wrapped up three days of competition. Sean and Tommy recap all the top stories and performances, talk about who stood out, the chaos that unfolded for the European men in event 6 and what conclusions we can draw from the Far East and French Throwdowns.
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One day of competition remains in France and South Korea. We know the first 9 teams that are going to be making their ways to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the CrossFit Games. With 3 events remaining for the individuals, plenty can happen on Sunday.
In Europe, it's tight on top of the women's leaderboard while there are some major surprises on the men's side.
Over in Asia, Veterans are leading the way on the women's side while the two top men are hoping to hold on for their first trips to the Games.
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We are through the first of three days of competition at the Europe and Asia Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first three events for the teams and the opening event for the individuals. We had a couple big surprises in Europe as a pair of favorites have dug themselves an early hole. Who has the best chance of climbing out? A team in Asia is threatening to run away with the competition after winning the first three events and a close race in the opening event for the Europen women has a potential Games rookie thinking this may finally be the year she breaks through.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the allocation of Games spots is a cause for alarm or just growing pains of a new process, whether livestreaming the final two heats all three days is a better option than the current broadcast option and if it matters what a livestream looks like.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Cooper Marsh and Tommy Marquez.
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Semifinals are one week away and we finally have an idea of how many Games spots will be available at each competition. Sean and Tommy take a closer look at Mike Halpin's projections for the men and the women. Age Group Semifinals are officialy underway. Will we have a repeat of what happened during the Quarterfinals when it comes to judging? The TYR Cup was unveiled this week and it looks to put an exciting new spin on the team competition.
Katrin Davidsdottir is our guest this week. She talks with Sean about the back injury that is forcing her out of competition this season, why she felt she couldn't push through it and what the future might hold for her.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the biggest advantages TYR WZA SoCal has to the off-season, whether they love or hate going back to classic CrossFit style workouts for Semifinals and which male and female will make the biggest waves at Semifinals.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe, and Justin Cotler.
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If you were keeping a close eye on everything going on with Quarterfinals, odds are you were looking at Mike Halpin's spreadsheet. He joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to take closer look at some of the numbers, what those numbers can tell us and why the penalties this time around are stirring up more controversy than past years. Following that, CrossFit Coach Kenny Johnson joins the show to talk about why he thinks this could be a watershed moment for the sport of fitness and what can be done to help make things better.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether we're at a turning point where the CrossFit sport and HQ break off, solutions for future years on how to best approach this stage in the season, and if the season schedule should change for age groups.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Adrian Conway.
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Well, that escalated quickly. Penalties are wreaking havoc on the Quarterfinals leaderboards. Masters Champion Jason Grubb joins the show to talk about why this keeps happening and what athletes can and need to do to give themselves the best chances of emerging unscathed.
Plus, there are going to be uniforms at semifinals, Katrin Davidsdottir is out, one of America's best Strongmen is calling it quits and what we learned from Taylor vs. The World.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Open scores should roll into the Quarterfinals leaderboard, whether Europe deserves a second semifinal based on the current world wide leaderboard and if CrossFit had to pick one video to review from everyone, which one would it be?
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Matt O'Keefe.
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Individual Quarterfinals have begun! Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to give us an inside look at what inspired him to concoct the four workouts, where he is in semifinals programming and what he's looking forward to when we get to the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth.
Michele Letendre is joining forces with HWPO. She tells us why this was the right time for her to make the move.
Cale Layman finished 7th overall in the Open, now we will see what he can do in Quarterfinals. Tommy Marquez talks to him about how he found CrossFit, how he had no idea who Mat Fraser was, attending West Point and his stint on a professional fishing tour.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways that major training camps can survive in the ever growing ecosystem, whether the team eligibility rule should change and what movements need to be programmed for indy quarterfinals in order to advance the correct athletes to Semifinals.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Kenny Johnson, and Rob Kearney
The PFAA has questions about the heat in Ft. Worth but CrossFit is short on answers right now. Brent Fikowski joins the show to shed some light on why the PFAA reached out and what information they were hoping to get. Dave Castro is saying there are plans to make the Open matter again. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what that might mean. Plus, Colten Mertens is really good at burpees and the crew takes a closer look at the Team Quarterfinals results.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the pros and cons of potentially having the CrossFit Open qualify athletes for the Games, thoughts surrounding CrossFit's new sponsor Hustle Up and whether athletes should be allowed to fill out anonymous submissions of athletes they think are on PEDs.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Jason Croxon.
Team quarterfinals has begun! Games veteran and No Shortcuts coach Andre Houdet talks with Tommy Marquez about the programming and gives advice on how teams of all levels should approach the workouts.
Rogue is adding Strongwomen to the 2024 Rogue Invitational and offering an incredible prize purse as well.
The latest Reps Ahead event took place this last weekend. Fee Saghafi gives her insights on the competition and why she enjoyed the experience. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the format and why they think it has potential to really take off.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what they do and don't want to see in the team quarterfinals programming, whether quarterfinals ranking matters and if 1-on-1 competition is a format that can grow the sport.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Ellia Miller and Tim Paulson.
CrossFit recently announced that they are offering 50 $10,000 grants to schools that want to form non-profit affiliates for students. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move and go through the rest of the top headlines from the past week.
Grace Walton is coming off a 2nd place overall finish in the Open. She talks to Tommy Marquez about following in the footsteps of legends, changes in her training this year and how she is continuing to build confidence.
Jeremy Austin, the Mayor of Australian CrossFit, helps set the table for Quarterfinals in Oceania and tells us who we should be watching in the next stage of competition.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the biggest surprises of the CrossFit Open, How Quarterfinals can be more interesting for sports fans and whether CrossFit should introduce sports betting into competition.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Matt O'Keefe.
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There's some DBE on this week's episode! Danielle Brandon joins Lauren Kalil to talk about Imposter Syndrome, using fitness as an outlet and her upcoming documentary "Danielle Brandon Energy." Sean, Tommy and Lauren also go through the top headlines of the week including an athlete who is currently battling a shoulder injury. Plus, we review the good and the bad of the 2024 Open.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the controversy around Tudor Magda and Emily Claws 24.2 scores, their thoughts around the Open programming, and what grade they would give the Open as a whole.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Ellia Miller and Kenny Johnson.
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Tia Toomey is bowing out of the 24.3 announcement, but some big names are stepping in. Meanwhile, CrossFit continues to set records for viewership for the Open. Two more athletes have announced they are taking a break from their respective sports. Sean, Tommy and Lauren get perspective from Kara Saunders on why burnout seems to be affecting women more than me. CrossFit has hired a new CMO in Jenna Hauca. The crew talks about what they would like to see happen under her watch.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss why fewer female Games athletes choose to go individual compared to the men's field, predictions for 24.3, and what we can expect to see in Quarterfinals this year.
Our contestants include Justin Cotler, Chase Ingraham, and Lauren Smith.
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Star power is coming to the live announcement of 24.2! WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins the show to talk about how he got the opportunity to announce the workout, how CrossFit has helped him prolong his career in the ring, and whether or not he will curb stomp Dave Castro.
HYROX continues to grow in popularity and many CrossFit athletes are starting to enter races around the globe. Founder and CEO Christian Toetzke talks with Sean about why he started HYROX, what a typical event looks like, and what its popularity has grown so quickly.
Emma Cary recently announced she is going to step away from competition. The crew discusses if it's time to makes some changes to the teenage competition and what those could be.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether we should rethink the structure of the teen CrossFit Games, the impact Seth Rollins could have on Crossfit, and predictions for 24.2
Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, and Tim Paulson
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Mal O'Brien recenly made the decision to sit out the 2024 season. She talks with Lauren Kalil about working on discovering who she is, what her perfect day looks like, when she started feeling like she needed to step away from competing, and what it's been like taking up surfing.
Sean, Lauren and Tommy talk through the headlines of the week and give their predictions for who will prevail in 24.1.
CrossFit Invictus has a unveiled a new super team last week. Tommy talks with Josh Al-Chamaa about how Chandler Smith and Lauren Fisher got involved, and how they stay motivated after achieving the ultimate goal in the team competition at the CrossFit Games.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss who the favorite super team is this season, movement predictions for 24.1, and the biggest benefit of moving the Rogue Invitational to Scotland.
Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Jason Khalipa, and Justin Cotler.
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When Dave Castro starts dropping clues, you know the Open is officially upon us. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss his latest "hint" and rundown the top headlines from the past week. More details about the Open announcements continue to emerge, Invictus has a super team and the PFAA believes the children are our future.
Haley Adams joins the show to talk about what led her to the decision that she is going to compete in 2024, how she got back into a positive head space and why she wants to be a blogger for a major theme park.
Laura Horvath recently finished 7th at the European Weightlifting Championships. Her brother Kristof talks to Tommy Marquez about her performance and what other goals outside of CrossFit she may have.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether they love or hate 24.2 being held at Justin Medeiros' home gym, what the most exciting Open matchup will be, and what they would change about the Open announcements.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the best and worst movements for the CrossFit Open, where the line between having “balance” and going all in to be at the top of the sport is, and the pros and cons of having the Teen and Masters CrossFit Games on the same weekend. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what successful Open registration numbers look like, ways that off-season events should invest in media, and which former Games athlete who didn’t qualify in 2023, has the best shot to qualify in 2024.
Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, Jason Khalipa, and Chase Ingraham.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if CrossFit should do away with regions for Semifinals, if they love or hate floor plans for the Open, and if the Open will have more or less than 4 scored tests.
Our contestants include Ellia Miller, Matt Torres, and Tommy Marquez.
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Mal O'Brien reveals her plans for the 2024 season. Sean, Tommy and Lauren react to her announcement. Team Peak is looking to stand atop the podium as champions at the CrossFit Games this August. Sean and Tommy speak with Noah Ohlsen, Tola Morakinyo, Lena Richter and Matilde Garnes about why they decided to join forces, the things they've already learned during training, how they expect their collective experience to help them in Ft. Worth and why they think they can win the CrossFit Games.
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The Legends Championship is taking place Labor Day weekend in Birmingham, Alabama. Event Director Bob Jennings speaks with Tommy Marquez about why they chose Birmingham, the things they took into consideration while making the decision, how CrossFit has helped them throughout the process and why Labor Day weekend made the most sense. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the decision, what they would like to see from a coverage standpoint and what they think might need to change moving forward.
We now have the full slate of dates for ALL of the CrossFit Games competitions, as the Legends Championship announced the details for the Masters' divisions. Brent Fikowski from the PFAA joins the show to shed some insight onto the current state of affairs for athlete exemptions, and why he thinks there is a better way forward for everyone involved.
The super team news keeps coming as a new team in Europe joins the party. Tommy and Lauren break down the exciting new team from Sweden that has a podium pedigree. A new batch of athletes are returning from Drug Sanctions, plus we took a trip down memory lane in honor of Sean Woodland's 50th birthday to revisit our favorite live calls from his time as "The Voice Of The CrossFit Games."
We have another super team throwing it's hat into the ring. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the foursome from Down Under that looks to shake up the team competition in 2024. Sam Kwant joins the show to talk about his 3rd place performance at Wodapalooza, his goals for 2024 and why he thinks he often gets overlooked. Plus, the latest Open registration numbers and why Ellie Turner is fed up.
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Tom Brady is teaming up with NOBULL. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the news that TB12 is joining forces with the shoe and apparell brand. Artificial intelligence is making its way into the fitness landscape, but will it work? Jack Farlow joins the show to talk about balancing a full school schedule with training, being the youngest of nine kids and breaking through to the upper echelons of the sport of fitness. Plus, Lauren hates dating apps and a friend ruins Sean's surprise.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if it's more beneficial to have team and Individual competitions together or separately, whether the trend of living at a training camp is dying, and what year had the best programming at the CrossFit Games. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Ellia Miller and Tim Paulson.
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The 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth, Emma Lawson, joins the show to talk about her expectations for 2024, graduating from high school, the dynamic between her and Jack Farlow, where she gets her confidence and how she stays so level-headed. Plus, Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the recent article from Mike Halpin on The Morning Chalk Up tracking Open registration for 2024.
Brent Fikowski joins the show fresh off his 2nd place finish at Wodapalooza. He gives his thoughts on how the partnership between the PFAA and Wodapalooza went in its first year, highlights from his individual performance in Miami, how his recent success will affect his training moving forward, and what the PFAA hopes to accomplish in 2024.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether CrossFit events should move indoors, if they love or hate a two-attempt lifting event, and what some of their biggest surprises at Wodapalooza were. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler, and Snorri Baron. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by
The 2023 offseason is officially over and the 2024 Games season is quickly approaching. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their top 10 questions heading into the year. Can Toomey win seven? Will any more super teams emerge? How will Ft. Worth stack up against the other Games locations? Plus, Lauren sees a movie and gives her subsequent review of an action classic..
2024 Wodapalooza is officially in the books. Day four of competition wrapped up with some exciting races for both Elite Teams divisions. Sean, Tommy and Lauren look back on the biggest moments, talk about what might be done in the future when it comes to inclement weather, and award their Team and Moment of the day.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss GORUCK as the official shoe and clothing sponsor, whether CrossFit needs a title sponsor, potential concerns with the WheelWOD Games happening on the same weekend as WZA SoCal, and some predictions for TYR Wodapalooza.
Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Caroline Lambray, and Tim Paulson.
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The Elite Team competition is underway in Miami. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first day of action, give their Moment of the Day, and reveal their Team of the Day. Plus, a live appearance from some CrossFit fans from the Northeast.
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We have crowned individual champions at Wodapalooza. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap Friday in Miami, give their biggest surprises for both the men and the women, award their Moment and Athlete of the Day, and give take a quick look ahead to the team competition.
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The first three events are down for the Elite Individuals at Wodapalooza. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap all the action, give their Top Moment of the Day and name their Athletes of the Day.
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It's Wodapalooza week! Sean, Tommy and Lauren welcome Director of Training Footwear for Reebok, Tal Short to the show to talk about the newest edition of the Nano. Tal discusses what they take into account when designing a new interation, how Reebok plans to stay engaged with the CrossFit community and what cools things the brand has going on down in Miami this week. The crew also takes a look at some of the top competition storylines at Wodapalooza with another edition of "Buy or Sell."
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether competitions should be required to announce prize purses ahead of time, if nutrition challenges offer more benefit than downfall, and what division is more exciting for spectators at TYR WZA, Elite individuals or Elite teams. Our contestants include Matt O'keefe, Chase Ingraham Justin Cotler, and Jason Croxon.
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It's been a busy couple of days in the CrossFit world. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the unveiling of the new Games logo and the announcement of GORUCK as the new apparel and footwear sponsor of the CrossFit Games. Plus, Tommy finds out where his team finished in The Standard 24-hour rowing challenge.
Noah Ohlsen is shifting gears after 10 individual appearances at the CrossFit Games. He is getting ready to head into the team competition in 2024. Sean and Tommy talk to him about how he recruited Tola Morakinyo and Lena Richter, what he's learned about competing on a team, and what it would mean to him to finally stand on top of the podium at the CrossFit Games.
It's time for our Second Annual End of the Year Awards Show! Sean, Tommy and Lauren select the best moments, athletes, performances, stories and events from 2023. Some were obvious while others required a bit of a debate. In the end, only one nominee from each category could bring home the hardware.
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Lauren Kalil caught up with the 6-time Fittest Woman on Earth Tia Toomey while the two of them were at the Grove Games in the Middle East. Toomey talks about her adventurous offseason, the latest with PROVEN, her biggest takeaways from the Rogue Invitational and whether she would ever consider competing on a team.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether HYROX will replace CrossFit for everyday members and its impact on affiliates, whether CrossFit partnering with Semifinals is better than CrossFit running it themselves, how CrossFit can grow the competitive sport abroad, AND -- in a round of overtime, the contestants bring up trash talk in sports and fasting for 72 hours! Our contestants include Matt O'keefe, Justin Cotler, and Jason Khalipa. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases at thirdzy.com.
CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to go over the 2024 rulebook, lessons he's learned over the past two-plus years, programming the Quarterfinals for a larger field and the challenges a new Games venue presents. Plus, more athletes and coaches are leaving CompTrain, we know when tickest go on sale for the Games and we unveil the official TEF drinking game.
The two-time Fittest Man on Earth tries his hand at a new sport as Justin Medeiros enters his first powerlifting meet. Lauren is back from the Middle East and recaps her time at the Grove Games. NOBULL has a new COO and the crew checks in on their top five offseason questions.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what is the sweet spot for competing in the off-season, whether CrossFit should bring back teams of six, and if the solution to CrossFit coverage would be to hire a full media team at HQ again. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, Niki Brazier, and Ellia Miller. Make sure to download the Strongest app for free if you want to maximize your training! Click the link below for more info: https://strongest.com/train/
Lazar Dukic just finished 3rd at the Dubai Fitness Championship and is getting ready to compete again this weekend at The Grove Games. Tommy and Lauren talk to him about his experience in Dubai, training with Roman Khrennikov and what he's learned so far this offseason. Plus, Noah Ohlsen reveals two of the athletes who will be joining him in the team competition this upcoming season.
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The last competition weekend of 2023 is in the books. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the Dubai Fitnes Championship, FitFest and the Legends Championship. Lauren was in the UK for FitFest and gives her firsthand account of what made the event special for fans and athletes alike. Plus, PRs and No-Reps and Lauren suffers through an episode of Tommy's Travel Troubles.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways to invest the additional affiliate revenue, predictions for the men's and women's field at the Dubai Fitness Championship and who each player would draft on their FitFest team. Editors note: This episode was recorded before CrossFit HQ released the 2024 Semifinals locations and dates. We will discuss the news on next week's episode! Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Niki Brazier, and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/products/pm-recovery-collagen?utm_source=DeathBy&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_id=PR&variant=40483940040884
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss bringing the Sanctional model back into the CrossFit Games season, whether affiliates should outsource their programming, and which sports Games athletes should be practicing. Our contestants include Tim Paulson, Rob Kearney and Ellia Miller. Make sure to download the Strongest app for free if you want to maximize your training! Click the link below for more info: https://strongest.com/train/
It's a packed episode today as CrossFit CEO Don Faul joins Sean and Tommy to discuss the recent decision to raise affiliate fees, what CrossFit hopes to accomplish with the additional funds and the financial health of the business overall. Semifinals dates and locations have been announced! Sean, Tommy and Lauren go through the locations, talk about what questions they still have and what they are looking forward to the most.
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Six-time CrossFit Games athlete Amanda Barnhart joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to talk about the decision she and her husband made to become foster parents right before the Games, how it affected her performance in Madison, what she is learning from the experience and what she hopes to accomplish in 2024.
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The Mayor of Australian CrossFit, Jeremy Austin, joins Sean and Tommy to preview this weekend's Down Under Championship. Plus, Tommy advocates for astrology in our latest round of PRs and No Reps.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the recent news of Morning Chalk Up being purchased by Barbend and Pillar4, the 2024 World Wide Ranking System and the concept of having a Triple Crown. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler and Chase Ingraham. Get your hands on Born Primitives Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! Save 30% sitewide and up to 70% off clearance items! * US: https://bornprimitive.com (International customers can shop from the US site and duties will be calculated and paid for at checkout) * EU: https://bornprimitive.eu/ * CA: https://bornprimitive.ca/ * AU: https://bornprimitive.com.au/ * SA: https://bornprimitiveafrica.co.za/
Four-time Fittest Man on Earth Rich Froning joins Sean and Tommy to talk about his fondest memories from his competitive career, how he works with the athletes at CrossFit Mayhem, his love for western-style hunting, how he's keeping himself fit and what it's like to be a Detroit Lions fan in the midst of their best season in 60 years. This episode is presented by Airwaav. Head to airwaav.com and use the code TEF15 to save 15% on your order.
Brent Fikowski and Dylan Malitsky join the show to talk about the partnership between the PFAA and Wodapalooza. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their thoughts on Dave Castro teasing an offseason Triple Crown. Plus, The Morning Chalk Up has new owners. Tommy and Lauren talk about their time working there and what they hope comes out of the sale.
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Programatrons...Assemble! Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler join Sean and Tommy to take a crack at programming the 2024 Open and Semifinals using nothing but repeat workouts. This episode is sponsored by Born Primitive. Use the following links to become a VIP and get early access to Black Friday deals. US: https://bornprimitive.com/pages/black-friday-vip-2023 EU: https://bornprimitive.eu/pages/black-friday-vip-2023 CA: https://bornprimitive.ca/pages/black-friday-vip-2023
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the to the 2024 CrossFit Games season. Our panel include James Hobart, Niki Brazier, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller. This episode is presented by Strongest. Make sure to download the Strongest app for free if you want to maximize your training! Head to https://strongest.com/train/
Former CrossFit Games athlete and current two-time Tactical Games National Champion Jacob Heppner joins the show to talk about the fastest growing shooting sport in the United States, how he got involved, the similarities to CrossFit and what it takes to be successful in competition. This episode is presented by Strongest. Head to strongest.app to download the app for free. Strongest is the only app with personalized pacing guidance that reverse engineers a timeline to guarantee that you achieve a specific goal in service to your training plans.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the changes to the 2024 season that CrossFit announced earlier this week. They talk about what's good, what's potentially bad and what questions are still unanswered.
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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the CrossFit Open staying to a format of 3 weeks, Jay DeCoons as the new VP of Affiliates and how CrossFit can become more lucrative. Our contestants are Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler, and Jared Graybeal. Make sure to download the Strongest app for free if you want to maximize your training! Click the link below for more info: https://strongest.com/train/
Two-time Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to talk about his offseason so far, revisit his performance at the CrossFit Games and discuss the lessons he learned from 2023 and how he plans on using them to regain his title next year.
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WheelWOD's Director of Games and Sport Kevin Ogar joins the show to discuss the 2024 adaptive season. He talks about how to grow those specific divisions, what the season might look like, how to get more adaptive athletes into CrossFit gyms and what excites him the most about the opportunity to take over the adaptive Games season.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the Rogue Invitational and answer questions surrounding programming and athlete performances. BONUS ROUND -- With Dave Castro recently confirming the 2024 CrossFit Open will remain 3 weeks instead of 5, the contestants play an additional round where they discuss the Open format. Our contestants include two-time affiliate cup champion and Seminar Staff Head trainer James Hobart, CrossFit Games reporter Niki Brazier, and Crossfit Games athlete Tim Paulson.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at the 2023 Rogue Invitational and talk about who had the best weekend, who was the biggest surprise and who managed to gain the most momentum heading into 2024. Plus, Tommy's travel troubles continue.
The 2023 Rogue Invitational is a WRAP! It was rainy and cold, but the competition was HOT! Lauren and Tommy recap the final day and the podium performances that should get the community hyped for the upcoming season.
It may be midnight, we may have just spent 13+ hours at the venue, and we may have had a few surprise yawn attacks, but we're back again after a marathon Saturday to recap the ins and outs of the third day of the Rogue Invitational.
After an eventful Friday in Austin, Lauren and Tommy sit down to revisit all of the action that took place in the individual and strongman competitions.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil dives into all the news items pertaining to the Rogue Invitational! Our panel of contestants includes the chief executive officer over at HWPO, Matt O’Keefe, affiliate owner and CrossFit analyst Chase Ingraham with Get with the Programming and CrossFit Games athlete Tim Paulson.
The Rogue Invitational is officially upon us! Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the premium coverage Rogue is offering and why it's a huge win for the sport. Plus, Chase Ingraham stops by for a "Buy or Sell" preview of the individual competition.
Head Coach of HWPO Strong Rob Kearney joins the show to help us get ready for the Strongman competition at the 2023 Rogue Inviatational. Rob also updates us on the latest happenings at HWPO as they work their way through the offseason and gives his thoughts on the things CrossFit can take from Strongman when it comes to building the sport's popluarity.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil discusses whether CrossFit has reached its peak, who has the better odds of winning the Rogue Invitational between Ricky Garard or Laura Horvath, and what our contestants think the biggest upset at Rogue will be. Our contestants include two-time affiliate cup champion and Seminar Staff Head trainer James Hobart, CrossFit Games reporter Niki Brazier, and Crossfit Games athlete Stacie Tovar.
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Masters champions will be crowned at the Legends Championship in 2024. Co-Founders Bob Jennings and Joe Linton join the show to discuss how the move came about, where they think they can improve on the Masters competitive experience, when they want to hold the competition and what kind of support they may be getting from CrossFit.
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Masters champion Jason Grubb and Adaptive champion Tom Miazga join the show to give their perspectives on the recently announced changes to the 2024 CrossFit Games season.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the recent news from CrossFit HQ that the adaptive, masters and teen divisions will have a separate CrossFit Games. Our panel of contestants includes the chief executive officer over at HWPO, Matt O’Keefe, affiliate owner and CrossFit analyst, Chase Ingraham with Get with the Programming, owner and head coach of Underdogs athletics, Justin Cotler, and the 2008 CrossFit Games champion, eight-time Games athlete and affiliate owner of NCFIT, Jason Khalipa.
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Tia Toomey-Orr joins the show to talk about her upcoming return to competition at Rogue, what it's like now that she's a mother and what her future in the sport might look like in the coming years. Plus, Sean, Tommy and Lauren briefly discuss the announcement of the changes to the Age Group and Adaptive athletes' seasons for 2024.
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Lucy Campbell debuted at the CrossFit Games in 2022 and finished 16th as a rookie. Since then, a wrist injury has forced her out of competition and into multiple surgeries. Lucy gives us an update on her progress, what it's been like dealing with the frustration that comes with an injury like this, and how she's been trying to train recently. Plus, is there a way we could have a CrossFit Ryder Cup?
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil discusses if more showcases and fewer competitions in the off-season could grow the sport, whether the team division at the CrossFit Games should be a separate event, and how training camps could battle in the off-season. Our panel of contestants includes CrossFit Games athlete Tim Paulson, CrossFit Games reporte Niki Brazier, and athlete manager Jared Graybeal.
Friend of the Show Rory McKernan joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to talk about where CrossFit as a business could be heading. There are a lot more questions than answers, but the discussion is worth a listen.
Ben Alderman is the Co-Founder of the Northern California Classic. He joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to talk about how he got involved with the event, how he and Blair Morrison have continued to grow it, advice he would give to other competition organizers and what the Northern California Classic needs to do to become a premier offseason event.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil discusses potential storylines at the Rogue Invitation with Tia-Clair Toomey now on the roster, thoughts surrounding Dave Castro's announcement of having most of the 2024 CrossFit Games indoors, and whether "unknown and unknowable" is actually moving the sport in the right direction. Our panel of contestants includes Crossfit Games analyst, Tommy Marquez, affiliate owner and CrossFit analyst, Chase Ingraham, with Get with the Programming, and the 2008 CrossFit Games champion, eight-time Games athlete, and affiliate owner of NCFIT, Jason Khalipa.
Dave Castro is saying 95% of CrossFit Games tests will be held indoors next year in Texas. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what that means from a bigger picture standpoint. Alex Gazan stops by to talk about her 5th place finish at the CrossFit Games, her plans for the remainder of the year and what she's looking forward to working on this offseason. Plus, what is Khan Porter's Australian Gladiator name going to be?
It's official! Tia Toomey-Orr is going to compete at the 2023 Rogue Invitational. Sean and Lauren give their thoughts on the announcement. Plus, 4-time CrossFit Games Masters Champion Jason Grubb joins the show to discuss all the speculation and rumors out there regarding age group and adaptive athletes and what their Games will look like in 2024.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil discusses the recent news of the CrossFit Games moving to Forth Worth, Texas, which athlete match-ups will be the most exciting in the off-season, the positives from the 2023 season and what needs improvement for 2024. Our panel of contestants includes two-time affiliate cup champion and seminar staff head trainer, James Hobart, CrossFit Games commentator, Sean Woodland, and Games athlete Tim Paulson.
Chase Ingraham joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to give his thoughts on the announcement that the Games are moving to Ft. Worth, Texas and what fans can expect when they show up to the Lone Star State. Plus, the crew tries to come up with a new structure for the CrossFit Games season.
The Ultimate Hawaiin Trail Run takes place this weekend. Tommy checks in from from Kauai to give us an update on everything going on with the Keala Foundation and their fundraising efforts. Plus, Kelsey Kiel joins the show to talk about why she is making the decision to compete as an individual in 2024.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil discusses when smack talk becomes unsportsmanlike conduct, whether Games athletes should receive Pro Cards in an effort to extend the off-season, and if the Chandler/Noah combo is going to be the next dominant team at the Crossfit Games. Our panel of contestants includes the head coach of Underdogs Athletics, Justin Cotler, chief executive at HWPO, Matt O’Keefe, and CrossFit analyst, Chase Ingraham.
Dave Lipson and Camille Leblanc-Bazinet join the Sean and Lauren to talk about Thundrbro and Feroce Fitness. They discuss the personal lessons they learned through their experience with the premature birth of their daughter, how they've blended hypertrophy training with CrossFit and all the things people need to consider when trying to become the best versions of themselves.
Brent Fikowski joins Sean and Tommy to talk about his 4th place finish at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games, the changes in his training that led to his success, the meticulous notes he keeps during the season and the latest developments with the PFAA.
Sean and Tommy talk about the latest in the saga of the CrossFit Games 5K and Roman Khrennikov's Instagram post accusing Jeff Adler and his coach of unsportsmanlike conduct.
Third Fittest Woman on Earth Arielle Loewen joins Sean, Tommy and Lauren to review her experience at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. She talks about the travel problems she encountered getting to Madison, how she managed the stress of the weekend both on and off the floor and how a flag of fortune wound up with her on the podium.
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil discusses whether men and women should have the same wall ball and box height standards, which athlete each contestant is most excited to see in the off-season, and some ideas the group had when it comes to making CrossFit more lucrative. Our panel of contestants include the head coach of Underdogs Athletics, Justin Cotler, chief executive at HWPO, Matt O’Keefe, and CrossFit Games reporter, Niki Brazier.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the five biggest storylines they will be watching as we head into the off-season. Who will gain momentum? Will there be any changes to the CrossFit Games season? What city will host the Games in 2024? Plus, Ricky Garard is one step closer to getting back on the competition floor and Roman Khrennikov has his sights on Dubai.
Tommy and Lauren talk with Australia's Jay Crouch fresh off his career-best 8th place finish at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to debrief the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. He talks about the lessons he learned from his first year programming the Games, areas where he wants to improve, the things he is most proud of accomplishing and what new challenges he will face when the Games head to a new location in 2024.
Host Lauren Kalil is joined by James Hobart, Chase Ingraham and Tim Paulson as they talk about the difference coaching and programming make for an athlete, if Justin Medeiros will ever be able to reclaim his crown and where they'd like to see the CrossFit Games in 2024.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their final answers to the top 10 questions they had at the beginning of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games season.
Pat Vellner and his coach Michele Letendre join the show to talk about Pat's recent second place finish at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Plus, we have more clarity on what was wrong with Justin Medeiros in Madison and the Buttery Bros. continue to crush it.
Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Dex Hopkins talk about the lack of coverage surrounding the Age Group and Adaptive Divisions, why they think the decision was made not to cover them and what can be done moving forward to best tell the stories of the amazing athletes in those divisions.
Tommy and Lauren are joined by 2023 CrossFit Games Men's Champion and "Fittest Man on Earth," Jeff Adler, and his Coach and fiancé Caroline Lambray for a special edition of our weekly Friday Q&A session. The crew answers questions from the public, and Jeff and Caroline share some fresh insights from their successful week in Madison.
Sean, Tommy, Lauren and 2008 CrossFit Games Champion Jason Khalipa discuss who they think the biggest winners are coming out of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. The four also talk about whether or not CrossFit needs a minimum work requirement rule and the theory floating around that Brent Fikowski didn't go all out on the final test to let Roman Khrennikov finish on the podium. Plus, the results from the CrossFit Games giveways!
Sean, Tommy, Lauren and special guest Jason Khalipa answer listener questions and recap their top moments from the CrossFit Games.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap an exciting Saturday at the CrossFit Games. Things get closer on the men's side and the battle between Emma Lawson and Laura Horvath continues.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at a surprising day 2 at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the opening day of competition for the individuals and teams.
Brent Fikowski joins Lauren Kalil to talk about his upcoming 8th appearance at the CrossFit Games, what it's like to now be one of the "veterans" of the sport, progress the PFAA has made with CrossFit and some of the roadblocks they are still facing.
Shahad Budebs will be making her 3rd career appearance at the CrossFit Games after qualifying out of the Asia semifinal. She speaks with Lauren Kalil about her experience at semifinals, getting acclimated to the weather and time change in Madison, how her soccer background helped prepare her for CrossFit and how she hopes to inspire other Muslim women who aspire to compete in sports.
Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian preview the women's competition at the upcoming CrossFit Games with "Buy or Sell" and picks for the top 5, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved.
It's time to talk individuals! Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian preview the men's competition that is about to unfold at the CrossFit Games. They kick things off with "Buy or Sell" and conclude with their picks for the athletes that will finish inside the top 5, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved and a dark horse.
Noah Ohlsen will be making his 10th-straight appearance at the CrossFit Games next week. He talks with Sean and Tommy about reaching that milestone, the moments from his career that had the biggest impact on him, advice he would give to his younger self, how he is approaching the Games this year and what his plans are for next season.
There's a new majority stakeholder at NOBULL. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian have the details on the move. Another CrossFit Games test has been revealed. Move Fast Lift Heavy 24/7 joins the show to talk about their second place finish at the North America East Semifinal and what they expect to accomplish in Madison and the crew previews the rest of the upcoming team competition with a game of "Buy or Sell."
Dallin Pepper joins the show to talk about his upcoming second individual appearance at the CrossFit Games and what Marvel characters most closely resemble the rest of the Brute crew. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian discuss the first event reveal for the CrossFit Games - Helen, possibilities for the demo team and the latest from the PFAA.
Don Faul joins Sean and Tommy as he approaches his one year anniversary of being hired as CrossFit's CEO. Don talks about the progress he thinks has been made over the past 12 months, the current state and future of the Games, CrossFit's evolving approach to media, strengthening the affiliates and how the Board's goals align with those of the average gym owner and community member.
Emma Lawson is getting ready to make her second individual appearance at the CrossFit Games at just 18 years-old. She joins Sean and Tommy to talk about what she learned from her rookie year in 2022, what it was like wearing the leader's jersey, why she doesn't spend a lot of time on social media and how she deals with the mental stress of competing. Dave Castro addressed the cuts at the Games on a recent YouTube video. Lauren Kalil and Brian Friend join the show to talk about the points he made and if what Dave said managed to change any minds.
CrossFit announced how and when cuts will be made this year at the Games as well as changes to the rules regarding gymnastics grips. Sean, Tommy and Brian Friend discuss the moves and explain what they like and don't like about each one. The two-time Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros joins the show to talk about his performance at semifinals, what he took away from it and why he loves to hear people doubt him.
What is the best moment of all-time at the CrossFit Games? Sean, Tommy and Lauren do their best to answer that exact question. They break down the most memorable and impactful finishes, events and images from the Ranch, Carson, and Madison.
The most recent CrossFit Games documentary Fittest on Earth: Retro Active has been released! Director Mariah Moore joins Sean and Tommy to talk about the challenges she faced while making the movie, the things she wishes she could have included, finding out she was doing the documetary just three weeks before the Games started and what moments she is the most proud of in the finished product.
It's never easy to be a rookie at the CrossFit Games. Jake Douglas and James Sprague join the show to talk about their journeys to Madison and what they want to accomplish when they get there. Brian Friend talks with Sean and Tommy about what rookies have done in the past at the Games, what we can expect from this year's group and who might be the first year athletes who can make the biggest splash in Wisconsin.
The champ is back! Well, kind of. Tia Toomey is back to training after giving birth to her daughter. Should she get an invite to the CrossFit Games? Jelle Hoste joins the show after finishing 4th at the Europe Semifinal and qualifying for his first CrossFit Games. He talks about his meticulous preparation for semifinals, why he thinks he can be successful in Madison and what it's like training with Andre Houdet. Plus, Brian Friend talks about the impact that back-to-back events can have and what programmers need to keep in mind if they want to put one in their competitions.
Justin Bergh is moving on from CrossFit after nearly 13 years with the company. Dave Castro is taking over as the new leader of the CrossFit Sport team. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend discuss the move, what could have caused it and what Dave will be doing moving forward.
CrossFit Games athlete Alex Gazan joins the show fresh off her first place finish at the North America West Semifinal. She talks about the lessons she learned in Pasadena, her expectations for the CrossFit Games, dealing with online criticism and why Brian Friend is motivating her to do well in Madison. Does winning your semifinal mean you're going to be successful at the CrossFit Games? Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend discuss what history has to say about that. Plus, a nature-themed edition of Crazy Things We Saw.
Ben Bergeron is stepping aside as the head coach of elite athletes at CompTrain and Cole Sager is taking over. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend discuss the move and what it could mean for the future of the CompTrain brand. The crew also takes a closer look at the teams now that semifinals are over. Who are the podium contenders, who is gunning for a spot inside the top 10 and who is looking to make some noise in Madison? Plus, another round of PRs and No Reps and Lauren gets a movie reference!
With Semifinals in the rearview mirror, it's time to take a look back at everything that happened on the women's side of the competition. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend go back through the categories they used to preview each semifinal and tell us which ones got more crowded and which ones became more clear.
The semifinals are done and there is a lot to talk about. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend break down the the men's side of things and revisit the categories they used when previewing each competition. Plus, the group addresses the controversy that came out of Europe regarding the alleged issues with an air runner.
We are down to our final weekend of Semifinals. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend break down the men, women and team divisions ahead of the start of competition. Will BKG make it 10-straight? Can anyone challenge Laura Horvath? Does Oslo Navy Blue have what it takes to compete for the Affiliate Cup? The crew addresses these questions and more as we get set to send 11 more men, 11 more women and 10 more teams to the CrossFit Games.
The floor plan for North America West is changing. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend talk about why it's happening and what else it could affect. Plus, the team previews each division of the North America West Semifinal. They tell you who are the favorites, who are the dark horses and who you'll want to keep an eye on in certain tests.
NOBULL made news on Tuesday after reportedly letting go of 35% of their staff. Sean, Tommy Lauren and Brian Friend discuss the move and what it could mean moving forward. We have two more semfinals on tap this weekend. The crew previews Oceania and South America. Plus, another round of PRs and no-reps including the first self PR in the history of the show.
The men and women are set to kick things off at the North America East Semifinal in Orlando, Florida. Sean Woodland, Tommy Marquez, Lauren Kalil and Brian Friend go through each division and tell you who they expect to challenge for the top spot on the podium, who could break through to the CrossFit Games and who you should be keeping an eye on during one event.
Let's get ready for live competition! Sean Woodland, Tommy Marquez, Lauren Kalil and Brian Friend break down all three divisions in the Africa Semifinal and tell you what teams you should be watching in North America East.
All the individual semifinals tests have been revealed! Pat Vellner joins Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend as they break down each one, talk about what stands out and what information still needs to be released. Plus, find out what Pat does to wind up his good friend and fellow competitor Brent Fikowski.
The team semifinals tests have been revealed. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend go through each one and discuss what stands out. Brian Friend has published an article on how he would figure the strength of field for each semifinal. The crew talk about his system, where they think it gets things right and where it can be improved. Plus, another round of PRs and No Reps.
The CrossFit Semifinals are looking for new homes in North America and Europe. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about CrossFit's RFP to cities interested in hosting semifinals competitions for the next three years. Former CrossFit Games athlete and current President of the International Functional Fitness Federation (IF3) Gretchen Kittelberger joins the show to talk about what her organization does to clearly define rules and movement standards, and where they are in the quest to get functional fitness included in the Olympics.
Brian Friend from bfriendlyfitness.com joins the show to talk about the Age Group Semifinals, what went wrong with the leaderboard and the performances that stood out this past weekend. Dave Castro is taking on a bigger role with the Education Department. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian discuss the move and what we might be able to expect moving forward.
CrossFit made news on Thursday by laying off 20% of their staff. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the surprising move and what may have caused it. Dan Bailey joins the show to discusss the Age Group Semifinal Workouts, why he enjoys competing as a master and the trash talk (or lack thereof) that goes on with his fellow competitors.
Semifinals are set to begin. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a quick look at the Age Group Semifinal workouts. Brent Fikowski stops by to talk about his year so far, what he would do to improve the CrossFit Games season and why he chooses to train alone. Plus, Lauren sees a movie!
Dave Eubanks is CrossFit's Senior Manager of the Competition Team. If you have questions regarding the video review process, he's the man to answer them. Eubanks, joins the show to answer questions about how the review process works from beginning to end, how appeals are handled, deciding on and communicating penalties to athletes, rule clarification, quality control in judging and how the entire review process can be better.
CrossFit is committed to the current season structure for the foreseeable future, but should they be? Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the pros and cons of getting rid of quarterfinals. Plus, CrossFit makes a statement on the changes to the Adaptive Divisions and Lauren visits HWPO's new headquarters.
CrossFit is updating the appeals process for semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the changes and talk about how they might affect the competition. The OGs of mobility, Kelly and Juliet Starrett have released a new book entitled, "Built to Move." They talk with Sean and Tommy about their latest publication, how they got started more than 10 years ago, the current state of seminars and things everyone should do to keep themselves as healthy and pain-free as possible.
We have reached the halfway point of the Games season. Sean, Tommy and Lauren revisit the top 10 questions they had coming into 2023. Topics they discuss include which Dottir they think will have the biggest comeback, will the changes to semifinals help inject more energy into that stage of competition and who will wind up replacing Tia Toomey atop the women's podium.
Ricky Garard is done for the season after suffering a shoulder injury while mountain biking. He talks with Oceania Correspondent Jeremy Austin about what happened, what his road to recovery looks likes and the lessons he's learned. Plus, Sean and Tommy talk about what Ricky's absence means for the men's field and who could take his place on the podium
Quarterfinals are officially done. Sean, Tommy and Lauren go over the things that stood out to them in the age group divisions. Meanwhile, CrossFit has released the complete list of penalties and score adjustments for the Individual Quarterfinals. The crew discusses the many reasons why we saw so many penalties and the circumstances around them. Plus, a conversation with the man who currently sits atop the 35-39 Men's Quarterfinals Leaderboard Sam Dancer.
The Team Quarterfinals are done, so what did we learn? Sean and Tommy talk about their key takeaways from the last two days and what teams they will be watching more closely as we head to Semifinals. The Age Group Quarterfinals are now underway. Masters athletes Jason Grubb and Annie Sakamoto join Tommy to break down each test. Plus, another edition of Crazy Things We Saw.
The individual quarterfinals leaderboard is officially closed. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give an update on what's going on with penalties and how many total they expect to be handed out. The worldwide rankings have been updated and we know how many spots to the Games will be available at each semifinal. Plus, Mat Fraser stops by to talk all things HWPO and the crew looks at the floor plans for the upcoming team and age group quarterfinals.
The individual quarterfinals leaderboard is officially closed. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give an update on what's going on with penalties and how many total they expect to be handed out. The worldwide rankings have been updated and we know how many spots to the Games will be available at each semifinal. Plus, Mat Fraser stops by to talk all things HWPO and the crew looks at the floor plans for the upcoming team and age group quarterfinals.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at the men's Quarterfinals. Oceania Correspondent Jeremy Austin joins the show to tell us who we should be watching from that regiona heading into Semifinals. Plus, we hear from Pat Vellner and Bjorgvin Karl Guomundsson after taking on the 5 tests this past weekend.
Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the weekend of competition in the women's Quarterfinals and get the thoughts of Mal O'Brien, Emma Cary and Annie Thorsidottir following the five tests they faced.
Talking Elite Fitness Oceania Correspondent Jeremy Austin sits down with 10-time CrossFit Games athlete Kara Saunders to talk about her pregnancy, if and when she plans on coming back to competition, how she originally found CrossFit and the advice she has for younger athletes who are starting to take up the sport.
The Quarterfinals are upon us! Sean and Tommy break down the five tests that will determine who advances to the next stage of the season. Open winner Jeff Adler and his coach Caroline Lambray stop by to talk about their initial thoughts on the upcoming weekend. Plus, experience the drama of March Madness as Tommy deals with a nerve-wracking finish to the Arizona versus Princeton game in real time.
Monster Michael Todd checks in from Atlanta after his first phyiscal therapy session. He talks about what he and his doctor accomplished and how this recovery will affect his training for the left hand matches he has coming up.
Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil sit down with 9-time CrossFit Games athlete Cole Sager at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
The Open is closed! Brian Friend and Lauren Kalil join the show to help Sean and Tommy break down some of the notable performances and answer some big questions as we head into Quarterfinals. Plus, history is made at the Arnold Strongwoman Classic and why Tommy might get drafted by an NFL team.
The surgery is done, now the recovery begins. Monster Michael Todd updates on the procedure to repair is right biceps and what the timeline might look like for his return. Plus, Rebecca gets set to take on 23.3 in the CrossFit Open
Lauren Kalil sits down with the 10th fittest woman on Earth Alexis Raptis as she gears up for the 2023 CrossFit Games season.
We are into the final week of the Open. Sean and Tommy take a look back at the top performances from 23.2 A and B. They discuss the penalty that cost Scott Tetlow the win in 23.2 A and the huge weights that were thrown around in the 1-rep max thruster. Plus, Tommy talks about his experience at the NFL combine and why scouts may want to consider him as a late round draft pick.
Monster Michael Todd adds three more gold medals to his total, but it comes at a price. A torn right biceps knocks him out of most of last weekend's competition, but there is a silver lining. Plus, Rebecca Todd crosses another thing off her CrossFit to-do list.
Lauren Kalil sits down with the 6-time Fittest Woman on Earth to talk about her pregnancy, taking time off from competition, what fitness means to her right now and her role within the PRVN camp now that she is not training to compete.
The first test of is behind us while the second one is about to be revealed. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back on the first week of the Open. They discuss Haley Adams' decision to sit out the season, the retirement of Kristi O'Connell and wha the fuss over Roman Khrennikov's rower is all about. Plus, a preview of the 23.2 matchup and how to properly consume corn on the cob.
Lena Richter and Eivind Ringaard are two of the four members of the CrossFit Oslo Navy blue team that finished 2nd last year at the CrossFit Games. They talk about their plans for 2023, how they feel about the team competition now that the Rich Froning Mayhem team is not in it anymore, their individual roles on their team and what they need to accomplish in 2023 in order for the season to be a success.
Monster Michael Todd updates us on his quest for 100 gold medals and tells us why he was unable to add to that total this past weekend. Plus, Rebecca Todd takes us through her first Open workout after tackling 23.1.
The 2023 CrossFit Games season is finally here, and to kick off the season we recorded our first studio show from our new studio. Sean's on the road and getting ready to call the 23.1 live announcment. Tommy is joined in the studio by Annie Sakamoto and special guests from the road. Lauren Kalil joins from CrossFit East Nashville where she's been with the PRVN fitness team. Brian breaks down his worldwide ranking system, and Sean gives us a vibe check from the Caja Magica in Madrid.
The gold medal count is now at 16. Monster Michael Todd brought home 8 more gold medals this past weekend, but it came at a price. He talks about what happened to his elbow and how he plans on managing it this week. Plus, with Valentine's Day on the horizon, Michael and Rebecca have a gigantic cheat day planned. Find out the details on the various treats they plan on consuming on Tuesday.
Brian Chontosh and Chriss Smith are two of the four members of the Shut up and Row team that completed the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The Talisker Whisky Challenge is a race where teams row their boats 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Team Shut up and Row wound up finishing the journey in 33 days, 17 hours and 38 minutes an they also raised close to 500-thousand dollars for the Big Fish Foundation. It's a fantastic conversation and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it.
Three guests in one episode! Lauren Kalil, the newest member of the TEF team, stops by to talk about how she got started covering the sport and why she thought it was a good idea to work with Sean and Tommy. CrossFit's Senior Manager of Competition Dave Eubanks goes through the worldwide ranking system and explains the process of determinining strength of field and awarding additional Games spots at each semifinal. Pat Vellner closes things out with his reaction to the ranking system and talks about what it's like to have his very own training shoe.
Monster Michael and Rebecca Todd are back to break down the CRAZY schedule that's ahead of them the next six weeks. Michael details every location and how many medals are up for grabs in his quest for 100 golds starting with this weekend's tournament in his home state of Arkansas where 8 medals will be on the line. Rebecca gives us a new update on her injury, her treatment plan, and what that means for her fitness journey moving forward.
Jason Khalipa is the 2008 Fittest Man on Earth and also the owner of NC Fit headquartered in San Jose, California. He recently decided to reaffiliate his gym with CrossFit. Jason talks about that decision and why now was the right time to make it, why he decided to end his affiliation in the first place, what he thinks CrossFit needs to continue to do in order to help affiliates succeed and if we can expect to see him back on the competition floor anytime soon.
A major part of the 2023 Games season has been revealed. We now know how the worldwide ranking system will work. Sean and Tommy dive into all the details. With the Open right around the corner, it's time to take a look back at where we have been since 2011. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham from the "Get with the Programming" podcast join the show to talk about the things that stand out to them about the Open and what we as a community need to do to get back to where we were in 2018.
Monster Michael and Rebecca Todd are back in the United States after their trip to Europe. Michael gives us lesson in basic arm wrestling rules and tactics while Rebecca updates us on her injured knee. Plus, why waffles in Amsterdam are so good and things you don't want to happen after a cold plunge.
Paige Powers had one of her best years competing in 2022. She finished second at the Atlas Games to earn her first career trip to the CrossFit Games as an individual. Powers would finish 25th in Madison that included a 6th place finish in the Echo Press event. She talks about her recent victory at Wodapalooza, the effect it had on her confidence, the lessons she learned from her experience at the CrossFit Games and what it’s like being part of the CrossFit Mayhem crew.
The 2023 No Bull CrossFit Games season is starting in Madrid. The host site for the first Open announcement has been revealed. Tommy and Sean give a brief preview of the matchups and tell us why they're excited to get things kicked off. With the beginning of the Open right around the corner, it's time to select the top 10 biggest questions heading into the season.
Monster Michael Todd takes his quest for 100 gold medals across the Atlantic to Turkey for East vs. West 6. Sean and Tommy talk to him about his training leading up to the competition, his match against Kydyrgali Ongarbaev and the lessons he learned from his experience in Europe. Plus, Rebecca Todd talks about how her training focus has shifted after suffering a setback in the form of a knee injury.
The Official Friend of the Show returns! Brian Friend joins Sean and Tommy to recap Wodapalooza. Who impressed, who surpised and who has momentum heading into the 2023 Games Season? Plus, what happens when you try and hit a golf ball off a frozen lake.
After finishing on the podium in the Elite Individual Competition this weekend, Emma Cary and her coach Matt Torres of Brute Strength join Tommy at the Wodapalooza Podcast stage to talk about Emma's competition weekend, her journey back from a serious back injury, and the development of their athlete/coach relationship over the past few seasons.
Live from the podcast stage at Wodapalooza 2023 in Miami, Tommy Marquez sits down with Shane Orr & Nic Johnston of PRVN fitness to discuss the history and future of the brand, changes in the off-season for their stable of athletes and coaches, and the recent news that Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr will be sitting out the 2023 season to give birth to her and Shane's first child.
Guido Trinidad is one of the founders of Wodapalooza and was responsible for programming this year's event. He talks about how Wodapalooza got started, the things he and his team did to grow the event and his programming philosophy.
Pat Vellner is an 8-time CrossFit Games competitor, 2020 Rogue Invitational Champion and the 3-time defending Wodapalooza Champion. We talk to him about his experience at the CrossFit Games last year, coming up short in the final event of the 2022 Rogue Invitational, how the team of him, Brent Fikowski and Jeff Adler came together for Wodapalooza and what it would take for him to consider going team for the CrossFit Games.
The quest for 100 gold medals is underway! Monster Michael Todd updates us on his weekend competing in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was going for 8 gold medals. How close did he get? Plus, Rebecca Todd gets to workout at CrossFit East Nashville and goes full fangirl on one of the biggest names in the sport.
Monster Michael Todd has earned 23 World titles and 36 National titles in arm wrestling. His wife Rebecca is a 7-time National Women's Arm Wrestling champion. Both are CrossFit fanatics. This year Monster Michael Todd is attempting to win 100 gold medals around the world. Meanwhile, Rebecca will be visiting as many CrossFit gyms as she can as she looks to be able to do every movement as prescribed. We will be joining them on their journeys and checking in with them each week to track their progress.
The final major offseason competition is right around the corner. Wodapalooza is just one week away. Sean and Tommy preview the men's and women's team competitions and tell you who you should be watching in Miami. Plus, Loud and Live's VP of Sport Dyland Malitsky joins the show to talk about what's new this year at Wodapalooza and what fans can expect from the four-day event.
It's time to hand out some awards! Sean and Tommy take a look back on the year that was and choose their top moments, stories, performances and atheltes from 2022. It's the First Annual Talkies - The Fittest Awards Show on Earth!
Instead of a holiday party, we decided to hold a Podium Picks party. Four of our Patrons join the show for a special Holiday Movies draft. Just like your office party, this episode has a little bit of everything. From cheesy Hallmark flicks to timeless classics to modern masterpieces, this episode promises to put smile on your face and get you in the holiday spirit.
Dave Durante is a former American artistic gymnast. He was the 2007 All-Around champion and one of three alternates to the 2008 Summer Olympics. Durante now helps run Power Monkey Fitness and teaches gymnastics to athletes of all levels at his Power Monkey camps. Dave talks about how he got involved in CrossFit, why gymnastics is so important for performance in sports and how close he thinks we are to the ceiling of what CrossFit athletes can do when it comes to gymnastics.
CrossFit surprised everyone with some surprise presents under the tree. The semfinals dates and locations have been announced and we have an equipment list for 2023. Sean and Tommy talk about the things that stood out to them and what kind of impact they will have on the season. The guys also revisit the top questions they had heading into the offseason. Which ones have been answered, which ones became more clear and which ones are still lingering?
If there is anyone who knows about making a bold fashion statement, it's Nick Mathew. The man who is known for donning his signature crop top on the competition floor joins the show for the most stylish edition of Podium Picks we've ever done. It's ok to have a bad draft, just as long as you look going doing it!
Nick Mathew made his first appearance at the CrossFit Games in August and wound-up finishing 14th overall. He finished first in two events – the skill speed medley and the sandbag ladder. Mathew also finished 12th at the Rogue Invitational in October. He talks about what it was like thinking he had missed out on qualifying for the Games only to then be told he was in after another athlete tested positive for PEDs at the Granite Games, what he learned from his experience at the CrossFit Games and how his signature crop top got started.
Masters champions were crowned this past weekend in Cookeville, Tennessee. Sean and Tommy recap the top performances and memorable finishes from the Legends Championship and discuss how it might one day have a role in the CrossFit Games season. Khan Porter is calling it a career after 2023. The guys debate where he ranks when compared to the best male Australian CrossFit athletes of all time.
Five-time CrossFit Games athlete Amanda Barnhart is here for a sweet and savory edition of Podium Picks. The crew drafts their favorite snack foods this week. Take a listen, grab a plate, bowl or bag full of your favorite munchie and help us decide who put together the best list.
Amanda Barnhart has competed at the CrossFit Games for the last five years. Her best finish is 7th place overall. She did that twice in 2019 and 2020. She talks about her recent decision to switch from CompTrain to HWPO, how she has changed as an athlete during her career, balancing her desire to compete with her desire to start a family and what her goals are for the coming season.
The Dubai Fitness Championship proved to be an exciting competition this past weekend with extremely close battles for podium spots on the men's and women's sides. Sean and Tommy talk about who surprised, who stood out and who we need to be watching heading into 2023. Plus, the Legends Championship is set to kick off this week in Cookeville. The guys tell you how to watch and why you need to show up online or in person if you want to see Masters athletes get more coverage.
Josh Pirtle is the man behind the CrossFit comedy and meme account Fluffy Duck on Instagram. He joins the crew for an emoji draft. This episode is sure to earn a red heart, a smiley face or even a rollling on the floor laughing emoji. Only one person can earn the win, so take a listen and help us decide who put together the best group of keyboard characters.
Ben Bergeron is the head of CompTrain. He is best known for coaching Katrin Davidsdottir during her back-to-back CrossFit Games championships. He now has the likes of Cole Sager and Chandler Smith in his camp. Ben talks about the recent exodus from CompTrain, what happened with Chandler Smith at the Granite Games, his sense of the current training landscape for elite athletes and where opportunities for growth may be for CompTrain.
The Dubai Fitness Championship is the next offseason event on the schedule. Sean and Tommy preview the men's and women's divisions, tell who the lead dogs are, who has something to prove and who could be a darkhorse for this weekend. Plus, another round of PRs and No Reps feautring some Thanksgiving Day first aid.
Not only is Chyna Cho really fit, but she is also a bonafide Disney aficiando. She joins the show this week for an episode of Podium Picks that is sure to have you singing along. This draft is all about Disney songs. So be our guest, wish upon a star and make sure you don't talk about Bruno as you help us figure out who put together the most magical music.
It's the day before Thanksgiving and the entire Talking Elite Fitness family has gathered to debate an important question - when does Thanksgiving dinner officially become leftovers? Plus, Sean and Tommy recap the Down Under Championship and highlight the biggest storylines coming out of that competition.
There have been plenty of famous duos throughout the years in pop culture. CrossFit duo Olivia Kerstetter and Jacob Heppner join the show to help pick the best ones on this ediditon of Podium Picks.
Sixteen-year-old Olivia Kerstetter took first at the CrossFit Games in the 16–17-year-old division in August. She made her individual debut at the Rogue Invitational and the end of October. We talk with her and Jacob Heppner about what her main takeaways were from the Rogue Invitational, what it’s like for the two of them to work together, how Olivia manages to relate to kids her own age and what interests she has outside of CrossFit.
The 2023 CrossFit Games Rulebook has been released. Sean and Tommy go over what's new and what has changed from seasons past. Jeremy Austin and Annie Sakamoto will be calling they action from th Down Under CrossFit Championship this weekend. They join the show to share some breaking news about Tia Toomey and preview the competition. Plus, another round of PRs and No Reps and a recap of the licensed events that took place this past weekend.
The dog days of summer are behind us, but that doesn't mean we can't have a dog draft. Noah Ohlsen joins the crew for this canine inspired edition of Podium Picks. If it has the word "dog" in its name or is dog related, it's on the table. Take a listen and be prepared for a surprise final pick from our guest.
Haley Adams has competed at the CrossFit Games three times as a teenager and four times as an individual. She took 9th place overall this last August in Madison. Adams talks about her experience at the Games this season, the changes she is making to her training in order to try and get stronger, why she skipped the Rogue Invitational and how she made the decision to stay with Mayhem.
CrossFit has released more information regarding the worldwide ranking system and how it will help determine the strength of the fields during semifinals. Sean and Tommy welcome Sr. Manager of Competition Dave Eubanks to the show to talk about how the system was developed, what things were borrowed from other sports and what things still need to be determined.
It's that time of year when kids and their parents are busy working through all the treats that were collected during Halloween. Dani Speegle joins the show for a candy draft that is sure to tickle your sweet tooth and stir some heated debate!
Mal O’Brien became the youngest woman to ever finish on the podium at the CrossFit Games when she took 2nd overall in August. She talks about her experience at the Games this season, working with all the coaches involved in HWPO, why she decided to skip the Rogue Invitational and the things she’s working on this offseason.
Mal O’Brien became the youngest woman to ever finish on the podium at the CrossFit Games when she took 2nd overall in August. She talks about her experience at the Games this season, working with all the coaches involved in HWPO, why she decided to skip the Rogue Invitational and the things she’s working on this offseason.
The first major offseason competition is in the books. The Rogue Invitational took place this past wekeend and gave us some exciting moments and intriguing storylines. Sean and Tommy recap all the action and give their thoughts on how the competivie landscape could be changing moving forward. Plus, Tom Miazga joins the show to talk about the changes to the adaptive divisions for the 2023 Games season and beyond.
The first major offseason competition is in the books. The Rogue Invitational took place this past wekeend and gave us some exciting moments and intriguing storylines. Sean and Tommy recap all the action and give their thoughts on how the competivie landscape could be changing moving forward. Plus, Tom Miazga joins the show to talk about the changes to the adaptive divisions for the 2023 Games season and beyond.
Dan Bailey joins the crew for a special Halloweed edition of Podium Picks. What CrossFit Games athletes would you want on your zombie survival team and what weapons would they wield? Take a listen and decide who puts together the best group of people to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Dan Bailey joins the crew for a special Halloweed edition of Podium Picks. What CrossFit Games athletes would you want on your zombie survival team and what weapons would they wield? Take a listen and decide who puts together the best group of people to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Khan Porter is a 7-time CrossFit Games athlete who most recently competed with Annie Thorisdottir, Tola Morakinyo and Lauren Fisher on the CrossFit Reykjavik team that took 4th at the CrossFit Games. He has also competed at the Games as an individual 5 times in his career with his best finish coming in 2018 when he took 24th overall. Khan talks about his experience with the Reykjavik crew and the lessons he learned training with them, being an advocate for mental health, and what lies ahead for him in 2023.
Khan Porter is a 7-time CrossFit Games athlete who most recently competed with Annie Thorisdottir, Tola Morakinyo and Lauren Fisher on the CrossFit Reykjavik team that took 4th at the CrossFit Games. He has also competed at the Games as an individual 5 times in his career with his best finish coming in 2018 when he took 24th overall. Khan talks about his experience with the Reykjavik crew and the lessons he learned training with them, being an advocate for mental health, and what lies ahead for him in 2023.
The first major off season competition is upon us! The Rogue Invitational gets going this week at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. Sean and Tommy break down both the men's and women's fields and highlight the events they are looking forward to watching. Rob Kearney, the man who finished 6th in the Strongman competition at the Invitational last year joins the show to preview this year's event and update us on what's going on with the HWPO crew. Plus, Sean and Tommy experience a 5.1 magnitude earthquake live on air!
The first major off season competition is upon us! The Rogue Invitational gets going this week at Dell Diamond in Round Rock, Texas. Sean and Tommy break down both the men's and women's fields and highlight the events they are looking forward to watching. Rob Kearney, the man who finished 6th in the Strongman competition at the Invitational last year joins the show to preview this year's event and update us on what's going on with the HWPO crew. Plus, Sean and Tommy experience a 5.1 magnitude earthquake live on air!
We had to go get a modern Renaissance man for a draft all about life skills. That's why Rory McKernan was the perfect fit for this episode of Podium Picks. He joins Sean, Tommy and Tino as they pick the abilities that come in handy in various situations throughout your life. Take a listen and see who you think comes away with the win.
Christian Harris has competed at the CrossFit Games twice, both times on a team. He took 4th with CrossFit Dynamix in 2016 and 8th this past August with Move Fast Lift Heavy. Harris is also a father, a husband, a coach and a gym owner. He talks about his experience with baseball and college football, how he found CrossFit, why he wanted to become an affiliate owner and coach, the positive drug test from one of his teammates that kept him out of the Games in 2021 and how that helped fuel his desire to compete this year and beyond.
CrossFit's Competition Director Adrian Bozman and GM of Sport Justin Bergh stop by to discuss the recently announced changes to the 2023 Games season. They offer some clarity on the number of qualifying spots to the Games each semifinal will be given, why rules were adjusted for the team competition and who had a hand in crafting the new season structure. Plus, we debut a new segment highlighting people in the community who are doing incredible things.
The man behind Make Wods Great Again is here to help keep Podium Picks great. John Wooley joins the show for a Musicians Draft. Take a listen and see who puts together the best dream band consisting of a singer, a guitar player, a bass player, a drummer and a miscellaneous pick.
Margaux Alvarez competed at the CrossFit Games 7-times in her career. She made 6 appearances as an individual and one on a team in 2019…Despite retiring from CrossFit competition, Margaux still has plenty keeping her busy. She runs GOAT wine, is launching her own fitness app and recently competed in her first Tactical Games competition. She talks about how she was introduced to the Tactical Games, what it’s like training for that competition, the challenges of running a wine business, what motivated her to start her own fitness app, and getting invited to compete as a legend at the upcoming Rogue Invitational.
Tommy Marquez is back from his honeymoon to discuss a busy week in the CrossFit world. He and Sean Woodland go over the changes to the 2023 Games season and why they think they are another step in the right direction. The CrossFit Games are heading to Birmingham, Alabama in 2024. The guys give insight as to why that decision was made and what the city has to offer. Plus, Noah Ohlsen is ready to call it a career as an individual, Tia Toomey gives an update on her back and the latest on competitions that are having trouble paying out athletes.
Podium Picks returns! Tim Paulson joins the crew for a Full Send Draft. From video game heroes, historical figures, TV characters and sports moments, this episode is full of things that exemplify the spirit of absolutely selling out. Some of the results from those efforts are good, others are bad, but it's up to you to decide if they were worthy of making it into the draft.
Jason Grubb has competed at the CrossFit Games 4 times in his career and has won three championships in two different Masters divisions. He talks about his most recent experience at the Games, what he thinks CrossFit is getting right when it comes to the Masters competition, how having any sort of balance in his life is difficult and the main lessons he’s learned about what it takes to be successful in the sport of fitness.
If CrossFit were to have a Hall of Fame, what would it look like and how would it be created? Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler join Sean Woodland to answer those questions. The three of them discuss the selection process, who would be on the selection committee, where the Hall of Fame would be located and how the community could be involved.
With the bulk of the off-season still in front of us, Sean and Tommy go through the things they will be watching the most closely and the questions they hope to have answered in the coming months.
Valerie Cohen is the 2-time women's lower extremity CrossFit Games Champion. She won 6 of the 8 events this year at the Games and finished 2nd in the other two. Valerie talks about the gymnastics injury that nearly ended her athletic career and ultimately led her to CrossFit, her experience at the Games the last two years and the things she thinks CrossFit is getting right when it comes to the adaptive competition.
The online qualifiers for Wodapalooza and the Dubai CrossFit Championship are entering their final weeks. Sean and Tommy have an update on what is going on with each and the athletes who are vying for spots at those competitions. Annie Sakamoto joins the show to talk abour her 14-year career as an affliate owner and what it's like to compete in the Legends division at the Rogue Invitational. Plus, another round of PRs and No Reps and the crazy things chess competitors allegedly are doing to cheat.
Emily Rolfe had quite the scare this past August at the CrossFit Games. She had to be rushed to emergency surgery after the opening event and could have lost her arm if not for the quick actions of the Games medical staff. Rolfe talks about what happened to her in Bike to Work that ultimately led to her being taken to the hospital, why she initially wanted to keep competing, how she manages training for the Games while having a full-time job and what it’s like going up against athletes who are half her age.
Another offseason competition is in the books. Sean and Tommy recap the Madrid CrossFit Championship and share their top takeaways from last weekend. Vice President of Sports for Loud and Live Dylan Maltisky joins the show to talk about the changes that are being made for Wodapalooza in 2023 and what fans can expect to see in Miami. Plus, PRs and No Reps and why Tommy is feeling a little bit older today.
Jayson Hopper is coming off his best career finish at the CrossFit Games in 2022. He took 7th overall in August in his second trip to Madison. Hopper talks with Tommy Marquez about his experience at the Games this year, the differences between his first and second appearances in Madison, the mental challenges he faced during the compeititon and the moments from the Games that stand out the most to him.
The offseason churn continues. HWPO adds three more elite athletes to their roster. Sean and Tommy tell you who is joining Mat Fraser's crew and the effect it could have on the training camp landscape. Another executive is leaving CrossFit. Is it cause for concern? Plus, it turns out Tia Toomey was not one hundred percent at the CrossFit Games and an update on the Rogue Invitational Qualifier.
We are still awaiting the final results from the Rogue Invitational Qualifier. Sean and Tommy give an update on where things currently stand and what penalites have been handed out. Justin Cotler, the head of Underdogs Athletics joins the show to talk about this last season, his work with Ricky Garard, Alex Gazan, the future of his training camp and what he does to make sure he's getting the right people to join his crew. Plus, PRs and No Reps and Sean takes his family to a not-so-family-friendly coffee establishment.
We are still awaiting the final results from the Rogue Invitational Qualifier. Sean and Tommy give an update on where things currently stand and what penalites have been handed out. Justin Cotler, the head of Underdogs Athletics joins the show to talk about this last season, his work with Ricky Garard, Alex Gazan, the future of his training camp and what he does to make sure he's getting the right people to join his crew. Plus, PRs and No Reps and Sean takes his family to a not-so-family-friendly coffee establishment.
Games Masters competitors Justin Lasala, Mike Kern, Clint Paddock and Jennifer Dieter join Sean Woodland to talk about their experiences at the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games, what they thought of the programming, things they think can get better and what they think were the best parts of this last season.
Games Masters competitors Justin Lasala, Mike Kern, Clint Paddock and Jennifer Dieter join Sean Woodland to talk about their experiences at the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games, what they thought of the programming, things they think can get better and what they think were the best parts of this last season.
The 2-time Fittest Man on Earth and the woman who finished 18th in her second year at the CrossFit Games sit down with Sean and Tommy on this week's episode. Justin Medeiros and Ellie Turner talk about their Games experience, training together at CrossFit Fort Vancouver, things they need to work on heading into 2023 and their plans for the remainder of the year.
The 2-time Fittest Man on Earth and the woman who finished 18th in her second year at the CrossFit Games sit down with Sean and Tommy on this week's episode. Justin Medeiros and Ellie Turner talk about their Games experience, training together at CrossFit Fort Vancouver, things they need to work on heading into 2023 and their plans for the remainder of the year.
Don Faul sits down with Sean and Tommy to discuss his first two weeks as the CEO of CrossFit. He talks about his background in both the military and business, how the opportunity came about to become CrossFit's CEO, why the job was appealing to him, and his short and long term goals for the company.
Now that the Games are over, Sean and Tommy can give their final answers to their top 10 questions heading into the season. Todd Meleney, the CMO of NOBULL stops by to talk about his key takeaways from NOBULL's second year as the title sponsor of the CrossFit Games and their new partnership with the NFL. Plus, Tommy wins a championship in Chicago and PRs and No Reps.
CrossFit's Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean to talk about the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games. They go through each individual event, talk about how they came about, some of the highlights from each, the challenges Bozman had to overcome to see his vision come to life in Madison and what he's most proud of when he looks back on the experience.
The 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games are in the books. Tia Toomey wins her sixth title while Justin Medeiros gets his second. Sean tells us what led up to him announcing Tia's retirement during the broadcast. The guys break down what happened on the final day of competition and talk about why they are optimistic for the future.
Day 4 at the CrossFit Games closed with a bang! Sean and Tommy recap the Sandbag Ladder and preview the final day of competition. Plus, Tommy nearly gets run over by a runaway skydiver.
Day 3 at the CrossFit Games featured one of the most iconic events we have seen during our time in Madison. "The Capitol" provided us with some incredible performances and an ending we'll never forget. Sean and Tommy talk about why they're excited for the future of the sport. Plus, television director Mike Roth stops by to give you an inside look at what it took to pull off the broadcast of "The Capitol."
A rest day becomes a work day. Tia Toomey is back on track, Ricky Garad stays on top and there's a surprise leader in the team competition. Plus, the age groups and adaptive divisions kick off and a quick look at CrossFit's new CEO Don Faul.
Sean and Tommy recap an eventful opening day of competition at the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games. Tia Toomey is in unfamiliar territory after three events, but is it panic time for the 5-time champ? There was mass confusion in event 1 for the men. The guys explain how the chaos unfolded, why Ricky got lost in the midst of everything and explain what went on behind the scenes to figure everything out.
It's a mega episode featuring the Mega Powers. Sean and Tommy team up with Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler to break the programming code for the CrossFit Games. They try and pick the events from each year at the CrossFit Games where the finishing order most closely resembled the final overall standings.
Tommy Marquez talks with Jayson Hopper, Justin Medeiros, Ricky Garard, Noah Ohlsen, Roman Khrennikov, Travis Mayer and Bjorgvin Karl Guomundsson as they check in for the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games.
Tommy Marquez catches up with Laura Horvath, Mal O'Brien, Tia Toomey, Haley Adams, Emma Lawson, Brooke Wells and Alexis Raptis as they check in for the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games.
Sean and Tommy take a close look at the men's field for the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games. Find out who they think has the best chance of keeping Justin Medeiros off the top of the podium and their picks for who will end up finishing inside the top 5.
Sean and Tommy break down the women's division for the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games and make their picks for who will finish in the top 5 in Madison.
Caroline and Austin Spencer are the fourth husband and wife duo to compete at the Games in the same year. Caroline is making her second straight appearance in Madison while this will be Austin’s first time competing at the Games. They talk about Austin getting invited to Madison after initially thinking he had failed to qualify, how they manage their relationship, careers and training, how competitive things can get when they train together and whether or not they have made any friendly wagers heading into the Games.
Alex Gazan qualified for the CrossFit Games for the first time after finishing 4th at the Granite Games. Sean and Tommy talk to her about how she was able to join the Underdogs Athletics crew, why Justin Cotler is the right coach for her, how high school lacrosse led her to CrossFit and her goals for the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games.
Jeff Adler is making is 3rd straight appearance at the CrossFit Games after winning the Atlas Games semifinal. He is one of the few elite athletes out there who has a woman for a coach. That woman is Caroline Lambray, who is also his fiancé. Sean and Tommy talk to them about preparing for another trip to the CrossFit Games, how coaching and their relationship affect each other and how Jeff has changed as an athlete since making his Games debut in 2019.
It's time to start getting ready for action at the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games. On this episode, Sean and Tommy preview the team competition. Can anyone dethrone Mayhem Freedom? Is Reykjavik really the number one threat to Rich Froning and company? What other teams may factor into the competition? Dallin Pepper stops by to talk about his upcoming first career invidual appearance at the CrossFit Games, his friendship with James Sprague and what it's been like training with Danielle Brandon.
Pat Vellner is getting set to make his 7th consecutive individual appearance at the CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy had a great conversation with him and they covered a variety of topics including the recent positive drug tests that came out of semifinals, what he thinks of the current season structure, things the PFAA is focusing on heading into next year and his thoughts on the men’s field that will be competing this year at the CrossFit Games.
Adrian Bozman and his team are putting the final touches on the events for the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games. They just finished up a week in Columbus, Ohio testing and tweaking everything the athletes will face in Madison. He talks about the recent rash of failed drug tests, what his process looks like when it comes to programming something as involved in the Games and what he learned from his years working closely with Dave Castro to come up with the ultimate test of fitness.
This past week has seen a bevy of failed drug tests from athletes who qualified for the CrossFit Games out of semifinals. Sean and Tommy talk about where this season ranks when compared with other years that saw failed tests and they look to the past to figure out what things might be done moving forward. Brute Strength coach Matt Torres joins the show to talk about Phill Toon's positive test, Danielle Brandon training in Naples and what to expect from the Brute athletes who are heading to the Games.
Two more athletes have tested positive for PED's out of semifinals. Sean and Tommy discuss the case of Nicolas Joyal, who finished 5th at the Atlas Games and admitted to knowingly taking a banned substance. Elisa Fuliano joins the show as she gets ready to make her first career CrossFit Games appearance despite being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 8 months ago. Danielle Brandon and Underdogs Athletics are parting ways less than a month from the Games. Sean and Tommy talk about the suprising move and what it means for the futures of both Danielle and Underdogs.
It's time for Games clues! What has been trickling out and what could it mean for Madison? A CompTrain coach is heading to HWPO. Sean and Tommy Discuss the move and the effect it could have on the training camp landscape. Lucy Campbell joins the show to talk about preparing for her first career trip to the CrossFit Games, and the guys review the top 10 questions they had coming into the season.
Last Chance Qualifier winners Tim Paulson and Arielle Loewen join Sean and Tommy to recap the last stop on the road to the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games. Plus, the guys field some questions from the live audience regarding Semifinals programming, more Games spots for Oceania and Europe and what the future holds for Sara Sigmundsdottir.
Sean and Tommy break down the four Last Chance Qualifier workouts and talk about who they think has the best chances of advancing to the CrossFit Games.
In this interview, Tia and Sean really didn’t spend a ton of time talking about CrossFit. Instead, Sean tries to get to know her as a person a little better. Tia talks about her childhood, the values she learned from her parents, what it was like to be the oldest of 3 sisters, how she met her husband, and advice she wishes she could give to her younger self.
We are one week away for the beginning of the Last Chance Qualifer. Tim Paulson and Kloie Wilson are two of the athletes hoping to earn one of the final two spots available at the CrossFit Games. They join Sean and Tommy to talk about their preparations, managing the pressure of competing in an online format and how they've stayed positive after failing to qualify in the semifinals. Plus, a pair of failed drug tests have the potential to shake up the team field in Madison.
Dave Castro is returning to CrossFit. Sean and Tommy discuss the move and why it's a win for everyon involved. The long wait is over! We'll finally get to see Roman Khrennikov in Madison. Semfinals are over as the Atlas Games, Strength in Depth and Copa Sur close out the final weekend. Sean and Tommy talk about the main takeaways from the three competitions, what surprised them and why CrossFit continues to look more and more like other professional sports.
The final week of Semifinals is upon ups. Sean and Tommy break down the Atlas Games, Strength in Depth and Copa Sur. They talk about the storylines to watch going in, who are the favorites in each division and who they think will be heading to Madison to compete at the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games.
The Granite Games and Far East Throwdown are the latest two semfinals to send ahtletes to the CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy break down the resulst from each, talk about the biggest surprises and predict who might be able to make some noise in Madison.
It's week three of the Semifinals and Sean and Tommy get you set for the next to competitions on the schedule. They break down super competitive fields for the women, men and teams at the Granite Games and pick who they think will be booking trips to Madison at the end of the weekend. They also take a look at the Far East Throwdown where two women, men and teams will be earning a trip to the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games. Plus, why the Panchiks had the best gender reveal ever.
CrossFit has ruled that Viktor Langsved is ineligible to compete on CrossFit Nordic Oiginal's team at Strength in Depth. Tommy takes a detailed look at the evidence that was presented in his defense to give a complete look at how complex the situation is. Plus, a review of the action from the MACC and Fittest in Cape Town and why Cracker Barrel is an American institution.
Sean Lake is the co-founder and owner of Bubs Naturals, a company whose name derives from Glen “Bub” Doherty who lost his life in the Benghazi attacks in 2012. Sean shares Glen Doherty’s incredible story, the bravery and heroism he showed in Libya during the Benghazi attacks and how he inspired Sean to start Bubs Naturals. Sean also spends some time talking about Memorial Day and the personal meaning hero workouts have for him. It’s a great listen and it definitely will give you a little something extra to think about and appreciate this memorial day.
Sean and Tommy talk with Spencer Panchik, Cole Sager, Brooke Wells, Baylee Rayl, Saxon Panchik, Justin Cotler, Danielle Brandon and Noah Ohlsen on the eve of the first day of competition at the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge.
The Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and Fittest in Cape Town highlight week two of in-person semifinals action. Sean and Tommy look at the top storylines from each competition and give their picks for the three divisions. The Age Group Online Semifinals begin this weekend. The guys go through the six workouts and take a trip all the way back to 2006 on the mainsite in the process.
Sean and Tommy look back on the Syndicate Crown, the Lowlands Throwdown and the Torian Pro. They talk about the big storylines coming out of each competition, who had the best performances and the biggest moments from each semifinal.
Sean and Tommy sit down with CrossFit stats guru Tyler Watkins and athletes Kristi Eramo-O'Connell, Justin Medeiros, Christine Kolenbrander, Will Moorad, Haley Adams, Olivia Sulek and Scott Panchik as they prepare to compete in Knoxville, Tennessee at the Syndicate Crown CrossFit Semifinal event.
There's semifinals action in Australia and Amsterdam this weekend. Sean and Tommy break down the Torian Pro and Lowlands Throwdown. What are the top storylines and who do they think will be moving on to the CrossFit Games. Plus, another round of PRs and No Reps including a really fit detective and a 700 pound deadlift.
Semifinals are just a week away! Sean and Tommy preview the men's, women's and team divisions for the Syndicate Crown. What storylines will they be watching and who do they think will wind up earning a trip to Madison? Plus, another round of PRs and No-Reps that includes a barefoot pursuit of a hit and run suspect.
CrossFit held its second press conference of the Games season. Director of Sport Justin Bergh and Competition Director Adrian Bozman answered questions about quarterfinals, semifinals and the location of the CrossFit Games in 2023. Hear what they had to say and what Sean and Tommy thought about it. Plus, CrossFit athlete Gina Delucia joins the show to talk about signing a developmental contract with the WWE.
You often hear that CrossFit needs to be more like a professional sport. But what exactly does that mean? Sean and Tommy discuss what they think needs to happen in order for that to happen. Plus, Tommy talks abou this experience with the Age Group Quarterfinals workouts.
Ricky Garard is back competing in the sport of fitness after serving a four-year suspension after testing positive for PEDs following the 2017 CrossFit Games. Garard talks about returning to live competition for the first time at the 2021 Dubai CrossFit Championship, what it's like to be part of the Underdogs Athletics crew and how he's changed as an athlete and a person over the last four years.
It's a packed house for this Age Group Quarterfinals recap. The crew talks about the programming and how effective it was in getting the top 30 in each division to the semfinals, what we can expect in the next round and how to make sure athletes adhere to the movement standards more consistently.
CrossFit's Competion Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean and Tommy to talk about seeding athletes out of Quarterfinals, why some athletes get moved from one competition to another and the things CrossFit takes into consideration when making those decisions. Plus, defending 45-49-year-old champion Annie Sakamoto stops by the studio to discuss the floor plans for the Age Group Quarterfinals and speculate what the workouts may be.
Rob Kearney is one of the top strongman competitors in the world. He recently took 5th place and the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic and is currently getting ready to compete at World’s Strongest Man in May. He also happens to be a self-professed CrossFit nerd. Rob talks about what it’s like to train for strongman competitions, how CrossFit led him to his strongman career, his decision to come out as gay in 2014, and how that decision has led him to become one of the leading advocates for the LGBTQ community.
Individuals are accepting their invitations to Semifinals. Sean and Tommy go through each event and highlight some athletes and matchups they will be watching. The Team Quarterfinals taught us that experience can often beat fitness, and the guys revisit their top ten questions heading into the Games season.
Justin Medeiros is coming off first place worldwide finish in quarterfinals and will be competing at the Syndicate Crown Semifinal in Knoxville, Tennessee. He talks about getting ready for his first live competition of the season and what his approach will be to semifinals this year. We also spend a lot of time getting to know more about him as a person. Justin also talks about growing up in Lodi, California, the life lessons he learned from wrestling and how his mom is responsible for getting him into CrossFit.
We always love talking with people in the community who have incredible stories and Ali Turpie is one of those people. Turpie trains at New Wave CrossFit in the UK. In December of 2020, he suffered a stroke at the age of 28-years-old. Turpie used his fitness, the support of his local CrossFit community and his desire to help others to get through the ensuing recovery. This year he completed every workout in the Open as prescribed and qualified for quarterfinals.
The confusion and drama surrounding the individual quarterfinals leaderboard continues. Sean and Tommy offer their thoughts about what could be done in the future to prevent this from happening again. The team floor plans have been released. What could the workouts be and who are the teams to watch this weekend? Plus, the worst part about living in California.
We continue to get answers to some lingering questions from Individual Quarterfinals. What happened to Bethany Shadburne? Where was Anikha Greer's score for workout 5? Plus, Senior Manager of CrossFit's Competition Team Dave Eubanks joins Sean and Tommy to discuss the fallout from Griffin Roelle's video from workout 4, the review process for quarterfinals and how his team decides on penalties.
The CrossFit Games competition team held it's first virtual press conference last week. Sean and Tommy play some of the answers both General Manager of Sport Justin Bergh and Director of Competition Adrian Bozman gave to various questions about Open programming, the quarterfinals and why a handful of teams from South America were disqualified from the Affiliate Cup competition. Plus, the floorplans for the quarterfinals workouts are out, so it's time to speculate about what the tests will be.
James Sprague is looking to earn his first individual appearance at the CrossFit Games in 2022. He has competed twice as a teenager, finishing inside the top five in both the 14–15-year-old division and the 16–17-year-old division. He has recently moved to Naples, Florida to train with the Brute Crew that includes Dallin Pepper and Emma Cary. James talks about how he found Crossfit, his relationship with his father who is also a Games athlete, the experience he gained competing at the West Coast Classic last year and what it’s like training with the Brute Crew in Florida.
CrossFit Games veterans Jen Dieter, Justin Lasala, Bob Jennings, Mike Kern and Clint Paddock join Sean Woodland to give their thoughts about the Open, what they expect to see and what they want to see in the upcoming quarterfinals.
The Morning Chalk Up recently issued a correction regarding the article and podcast they published regarding E. coli in Lake Monona in Madison. Sean and Tommy discuss the move, where things went wrong and why CrossFit may have chosen to remain silent when it was published. The Open is officially over. What was good, what needs work and what can we expect moving forward? Plus, Facundo Etchecolatz from CrossFit Mayhem joins the show to talk about the teams in Argentina that have been disqualified from competition.
Mat Fraser continues to keep himself busy in his life following his retirement from competition. He talks about the new HWPO app that he and his team have just launched, what it’s like moving into the role of a coach after spending so much time as an athlete, what makes Mal O’Brien such a great athlete and what he thinks about the state of the sport of CrossFit as we head further into the 2022 season.
Roman Khrennikov catches a break and gets into the United States. Justin Bergh, CrossFit's GM of Sport sits down with Sean Woodland on the eve of the 22.3 announcement to talk about the Open, what obstacles he needs to navigate to continue to grow the sport and when we may see the CrossFit Games outside the United States. Plus, Sean and Tommy recap 22.2 and tell us what stands out on the overall leaderboards before previewing 22.3
The first week of the Open is behind us and once again the teenagers are making noise in the women's division. Tia Toomey starts strong and Kristin Holte still has it. An unfamiliar name leads the way for the men while the defending fittest man on Earth starts in the top 5. Sean and Tommy also preview the matchups for 22.2 and try to decipher the clue that was posted on Instagram.
Snorri Baron is one of the most influential on the CrossFit management landscape. He works with several athletes including Roman Khrennikov and Sara Sigmundsdottir. He has been working on Roman’s behalf to secure a Visa for the Russian athlete to get into the United States if he earns the right to compete at the CrossFit Games. A few weeks ago, Roman was granted that Visa. Snorri talks about the process they went through to get Roman’s Visa approved, what people can expect to see from Khrennikov if and when he gets to the Games and Sara Sigmundsdottir’s progress as she continues to work her way back from the knee injury she suffered last season. One quick note – This interview was recorded before the current events in Ukraine unfolded. That is why we did not get a comment from Snorri about what the conflict in that country could mean for Roman’s hopes of competing in person at the CrossFit Games.
Special guests Adrian Bozman, Chase Ingraham, John Wooley from Make Wods Great Again and 13-time CrossFit Games athlete Becca Voigt-Miller join Sean and Tommy as they check in with gyms doing Friday Night Lights for 22.1.
The Open is here! Tommy sits down with the four athletes who are taking part in the live announcement of 22.1. Mayhem manages to get better as we now know the identity of their newest team member. Plus, The Engine from England is making one last run around the track, CART calls it a career and Saxon Panchik moves to PRVN.
It's show for Masters athletes by Masters athletes. Sean and Tommy have joined forces with the crew from The Masters Chatter. Former CrossFit Games Masters competitors Bob Jennings, Mike Kern, Jeb Simmons and Clint Paddock discuss the main things that are on their minds as we get set to start the 2022 season. Topics include event programming without Dave Castro, the addition of virtual semifinals and the reduction of the Games field to just 10 athletes from each age group.
Arielle Loewen qualified for the CrossFit Games for the first time in her career in 2021 when she finished 1st at the Granite Games. She would go on to finish 14th in Madison and is coming off a 3rd place finish at Wodapalooza. She talks about her expectations heading into the semifinals last season, how winning the Granite Games helped resurrect her career, the lessons she’s learned about herself as an athlete and a person and what her expectations are heading into this season.
CrossFit Mayhem is releasing its first documentary. Tommy got a sneak peek and has a review. Roman Khrennikov clears a major hurdle when it comes to competing at the CrossFit Games. The Open is one week away! Sean and Tommy preview the matchups for the live announcement of 22.2. Plus, PRs and No-reps and Sean celebrates the Rams Super Bowl win.
Anikha Greer started competing in CrossFit when she was 15 years-old and has almost made the Games on a couple of occasions. She recently finished 12th at Wodapalooza and had an event win as well. We talk to her about how she got involved in CrossFit, What she learned from Wodapalooza, her goals for the season and why her workout playlist isn’t that popular at her gym.
The Semifinals are all set (again)! A new event fills out the schedule in North America. Sean and Tommy talk to Wilson Pak and Luke Espe, the Directors of both the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and Syndicate Crown. The season is upon us. Sean and Tommy list the top 10 questions they have as we get set to kick things off. Plus, Sara goes down to Georgia and Sean almost sues Comedy Central.
Matt O’Keefe recently announced that he is leaving Loud and Live Sports to pursue other opportunities. First off, he tells us what he is going to be doing, why this was the right time to make the move, the things he is looking to accomplish in his new venture in both the short and long term and what he thinks needs to happen for the sport of CrossFit to continue to grow and succeed.
Eric Roza is moving from CrossFit's CEO to the Chairman of the Board. Sean and Tommy discuss the move, the misinformation out there, why people are skeptical and what the next move might be. The equipment list for the Open has been released. What movements might we see and what workouts might be repeated? Plus, PRs and No-Reps and Community Support.
Bethany Shadburne is hoping to make it back to the CrossFit Games for the 6th time in her career this year. Her best finish was 8th in 2019. She is also coming off a second-place finish at Wodapalooza a few weeks ago. Bethany talks about what it was like to miss out on competing at the CrossFit Games last year due to COVID, how she has changed as an athlete, how she’s adjusted her training to be more effective, and her overall growth as a person over the last few years.
Monster Energy announced they have signed some of the top athletes in the sport of fitness. Sean and Tommy talk about what it could mean for the sport and some of the reactions from the community at large. The Queen of CrossFit is going team. Annie Thorisdottir has assembled a super team she hopes can challenge for the Affiliate Cup. Plus, the semifinals dates and locations set (mostly), Matt O'Keefe says goodbye to loud and live and Tia Toomey gets left out in the cold.
Emma McQuaid had her best career finish at the Games last year when she took 12th and she is coming off a first place finish in the elite individual division at Wodapalooza. She talks about what she learned from competing in Miami, the things she is focused on improving in 2022, her career in quad racing, how she dealt with a terrible accident her husband suffered while racing and what her goals are for this Games season.
Tia Toomey is adding another impressive accomplishment to her resume. She is on the verge of appearing in the Olympics for the second time in 6 years. Wodapalooza closed out the offseason competition schedule over the weekend. Sean and Tommy discuss each elite division, the things that stood out and the things they'll be watching as we head into the Games season.
We're going to Miami! The final offseason competition is scheduled for this weekend in Florida. Sean and Tommy take a close look at the matchups and storylines they'll be watching at Wodapalooza. Mal O'Brien is joining the HWPO crew. Mat Fraser sits down with Tommy Marquez to discuss the move, how it came about and the tools he picked up as a competitor that will help him as a coach.
On this edition of Fitness with Friends, Sean Woodland talks with Gary Gaines, CrossFit’s GM of Global Affiliates, Daniel Chaffey, CrossFit’s Director of International Affiliates and Austin Malleolo, CrossFit’s Director of North American Gym Ops. They talk about what they have been doing to help affiliates around the world, the challenges that COVID has and is continuing to present, how their authenticity has helped them earn credibility with affiliates and what they want to accomplish in 2022. (This was recorded prior to the firing of Dave Castro)
Dave Castro is out, so what's next? Sean and Tommy discuss the surprising and sudden move, the various feelings they have regarding it, why it may have happened and what could be next. Plus another edition of PRs and No Reps where we find out why Tommy Marquez owes many thanks to a coffee cup.
With the start of the season right around the corner, CrossFit has released its 2022 Rulebook. Sean and Tommy talk about what's missing, what's new and what they think needs to be added. Plus, New Year's resolutions and PRs and No-Reps.
Podium Picks gets a new title this week. On this episode, Sean and Tommy are joined by eight of their supporters from Patreon for a Holidays draft. Food, movies, traditions, songs and gifts are all up for grabs. And like the Holidays themselves, there is plenty of fun that is had by all. Get ready to hear about some timely classics, creative traditions and scrumptious treats as we get to know our patrons a little bit better. Happy Holidays, everyone!
On this episode, Sean talks with 9-time CrossFit Games qualifier and 4-time Masters Champion Dave Hippensteel. Dave recently competed in the Legends Championship in San Diego, California and finished 2nd in the 65-plus division. He talks about how he found CrossFit, how sports helped him find direction when he was young, how CrossFit can improve Masters programming at the Games and what sport he hasn’t try that he would one day like to take on.
The Dubai CrossFit Championship gave us some exciting moments and plenty to talk about. Sean and Tommy recap the three-day competition and review the storylines they were watching heading into the event. How was the return of Ricky Garard? What did we see from Sara Sigmundsdottir? What does the overall win mean for both Laura Horvath and Roman Khrennikov? Plus, Kristin Holte's last ride and Sam Briggs has one more run left.
Val Voboril is a 6-time individual Games competitor who finished on the podium twice in her career. She recently competed at the Legends Championship in San Diego where she took 1st in the 45-49 division. Val talks about balancing life as a competitor, a teacher and a mother, her favorite memories from the Games, what her competitive future might look like and the things she’s most proud of not only as an athlete, but also a teacher.
The offseason competitions continue as we head towards the end of the year. The 2021 Legends Championship took place this last weekend in San Diego. Sean talks about the experience at the event, some of the memorable moments from the competition and what the success of the Legends Championship could mean for Masters athletes moving forward. The Dubai CrossFit Championship is this weekend. Sean and Tommy discuss the favorites in both divisions and top storylines from the final event of the year.
We needed someone who is used to upsetting people and making some tough calls for this episode of Podium Picks. Luckily, Adrian Bozman was available. The King of the No-Reps helps us draft some of the most overrated food, movies, musicians and athletes. It's definitely an episode that will upset some people, but it also may make you think if that thing you really like is all it's cracked up to be. Enjoy and try not to get too angry.
The Legends Championship takes place this week in San Diego. Sean and Tommy run through the divisions and let you know who you should be watching at this all-masters competition. Matteo Fraceschetti, CEO and co-founder of 8 Sleep, stops by to talk about all things sleep and another individual athlete tests positive for PEDs.
Gretchen Kittelberger is a former CrossFit Games competitor and the President of the International Functional Fitness Federation (IF3). She joins Sean and Tommy to talk about the recent World Championships that were held in Sweden, where the IF3 is in its quest to get functional fitness in the Olympics and what things still need to be done in order to make that a reality.
Hard work paid off very well for Mat Fraser. Now he's sharing his knowledge. Sean and Tommy discuss his new HWPO program for competitors and how it might change the landscape of the sport of fitness. Offseason competitions continue with the Legends Championship next week. Co-founder of the event Bob Jennings stops by the show to talk about how the event has grown and if it might one day play a role in the CrossFit Games season.
If you feel like following some functional fitness this weekend the IF3 has you covered. Sean and Tommy discuss the IF3 World Championships that are about to take place. The scoring debate continues. Is there a better system out there and what does it look like? Sean and Tommy talk about Brent Fikowski's thoughts on that subject. Plus, the guest list for CrossFit Thanksgiving and No Reps and PRs.
Thanksgiving is a time for family. Sean and Tommy decided to get a couple members of the Training Think Tank family on for this edition of Podium Picks. Travis Mayer and Max El-Hag join the show to draft their favorite things about the holiday that often gets forgotten in the rush to Christmas. It's all about food, folks and fun on this special Thanksgiving edition of Podium Picks.
Eric Roza is getting help dealing with depression. Sean and Tommy discuss the recent announcement that shed light on why we haven't seen CrossFit's CEO recently. Z-Scoring is popular topic for debate, but it is a viable replacement for CrossFit's current scoring system? Plus, a conversation with Hans Molenkamp, the Executive Vice President for Sports Marketing for CBDMD and the Director of Marketing for Combat Sports and CrossFit for Monster.
We all have those simple things in everyday life that we enjoy. Noah Ohlsen joins Sean and Tommy for a "life's simple pleasures" draft on this week's edition of Podium Picks. Whether it's an ice cold drink, a warm stack of laundry or a hug from that special someone, there is bound to be something in here that puts a smile on your face.
Haley Adams has been a fixture at the CrossFit Games since 2016 when she competed as a teenager. She has been in a total of 6 CrossFit Games in her career and has never finished lower than 6th. Adams is also coming off a 5th place finish at the Rogue Invitational. She talks about her year so far, how she's matured as a person and a competitor, and a possible future inside the squared circle.
More than a year after its inception, the Professional Fitness Athletes Association (PFAA) has released its first major communication. Sean and Tommy discuss what's in it and what it could mean for the sport moving forward. The CrossFit Cowboy, Sean Sweeney, stops by to discuss his past, his present, his future and where he thinks the sport needs to improve in order to continue growing in the years to come. Plus, the debut of a new segment - No Reps and PRs.
For most of us, the CrossFit affiliate has provided plenty of memories and exposed us to many interesting characters. John Wooley and Niki Brazier from the "Kettlebells and Cocktails" podcast and the Make WODs Great Again Instagram page are here to pick the best and worst feelings and people you are likely to experience and find at your affiliate.
There is no shortage of things to talk about on this monster episode! Sean and Tommy look back at the storylines they were following heading into the Rogue Invitational. Alessandra Pichelli is calling it a career while Katrin Davidsdottir is leaving CompTrain as she returns to Iceland. CrossFit has released the season schedule for 2022. There are more opportunities for people to compete but not everyone is happy. Plus, an obscure Canadian superhero reference and a losing streak is over!
Our long nightmare of weekends with no competition is coming to an end. Sean and Tommy preview the upcoming Rogue Invitational and talk about the storylines they will be watching in Austin. Plus, Chris Spealler joins the show to talk about competing in the Legends Division, how his pursuit of fitness has changed since his competitive days and what moments of his career stand out the most.
Kari Pearce made a surprise announcement this past weekend that she is retiring from competition following the Rogue Invitational. Pearce has qualified for the CrossFit Games every year since her debut in 2015 and finished inside the top ten five times. In 2020 she became the first American woman to stand on the Games Podium since Julie Foucher in 2014. Pearce talks about why now was the right time for her to end her competitive career, the things that stand out the most to her during her time at the CrossFit Games and what is ahead for her as she moves into the next phase of her life.
Mat Fraser dominated the CrossFit Games during his career. Now we get to see how he does in a games-themed edition of Podium Picks. Fraser and Sammy Moniz join Sean and Tommy as they put together their lists of best backyard, board, card and all other types of games. Get set for a trip down memory lane as well as some unique insight into the 5-time Fittest Man on Earth and his fiancé.
CrossFit's VP of Sport and Partnerships Justin Bergh joins Sean and Tommy to discuss the current state of the CrossFit Games season and where it could be heading in 2022. Bergh talks about how he rose to his current position with the company, what he thinks needs to be done in order to make the Games season more professional, PED's in the sport and where they are in the process of finding a host city for the CrossFit Games after 2022.
Every great movie has a great villain. The Buttery Bros, Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers, join Sean and Tommy to draft the top villains in movie history. Mad titans, dark Lords, mean girls, bloodthirsty aliens and bumbling burglars make this draft our most evil yet. Find out who chose the best of the worst on this edition of Podium Picks!
Last week CrossFit launched its new primary care service led by CrossFit-trained doctors called CrossFit Precision Care. CrossFit Health's Dr. Julie Foucher joins Sean and Tommy to discuss the new initiative, what CrossFit Health has been working on for the past year under Eric Roza and how her training and fitness is different now that she is no longer a competitive CrossFit Games athlete.
Just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving we bring you our first ever Canadian Things edition of Podium Picks. Pat Vellner and Brent Fikowski join Sean and Tommy as they draft the greatest things from the Great White North. Get yourself some poutine, turn on a little Rush, put on your best Canadian Tuxedo and enjoy!
Ricky Garard has broken his silence. Sean and Tommy discuss the interview Garard did with Chase Ingraham as his four-year ban from the CrossFit Games season comes to an end. Plus, Women's Lower Extremity CrossFit Games champion Valerie Cohen joins the show to talk about the first year of official adaptive competition in Madison and her journey from a collegiate athlete to the top of the Games podium.
It is the Hairstyle of the Gods - the mullet. Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros is here to help us sort through the best in history. This edition of Podium Picks is business in the front and a party in the back as we embark on our first ever mullet draft. The best Camaro Crash Helmets, Skullets, Tennessee Top Hats and Achy Breaky Hair from sports and entertainment make the "cut" in this episode and things escalate quickly!
Justin Cotler is the founder of Underdogs Athletics and is now the coach of Ricky Garard. Sean and Tommy talk to him about why he made the decision to take Ricky under his wing, what Garard needs to do to permanently earn his trust and why he thinks Ricky has what it takes to be successful moving forward. Cotler also addresses everything that happened to him and his athletes at the CrossFit Games and the chances we'll be seeing an Underdogs team try and take down Mayhem Freedom in 2022.
Let the comeback begin! Sara Sigmundsdottir returns to the competition floor in January in Dubai. What can we expect to see from her after a knee injury kept her out for an entire season? Gui Malheiros is embracing the Mayhem, there's money to be won in the desert and a conversation with Mike Lombardi from Whoop.
Fall is finally in the air! Sean and Tommy welcome CrossFit Games veteran and Titan Games champion Dani Speegle to the show for a seasonal Podium Picks. Get your most comfy flannel shirt, pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, throw on a scarf and enjoy a fall draft that is sure to get you in the mood for colder days, longer nights, trick or treating and football.
Ricky Garard's 4-year ban from CrossFit is coming to an end. Sean and Tommy talk about his impending return and how they think people will react to having him back on the competition floor. Wodapalooza makes announcements regarding their livestream and prize purse. Eric Roza talks about this past CrossFit Games season and where things could be headed in 2022 in part 2 of his conversation with Sean and Tommy.
It's been a year since Sean and Tommy first sat down with Eric Roza at his home in Boulder, Colorado. On this episode, CrossFit's CEO returns to the show to talk about everything he and his team have been working on since he bought the company in 2020. Roza talks about the things they prioritized, how those decisions were made, what he thinks some of his early "wins" were, the people he has hired as part of his leadership team and the impact COVID had on everything he wanted to accomplish.
Eric Roza and his team continue to put out valuable resources for affiliate owners. Sean and Tommy discuss the Affiliate Playbook, why it's a win for everyone and what kind of impact they think it will have. Plus, Annie Thorisdottir stops by to discuss her 3rd place performance at the CrossFit Games, the issues she dealt with postpartum and the physical and mental obstacles she had to overcome during her journey back to competition shape.
On this episode Sean and Tommy talk with Aaron Hoff, Founder of the Keala Foundation and Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run and Sarah Braunsdorf, Executive Director of the Keala Foundation. The Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run takes place September 18th at the Omao Track (live), or virtually at home. There’s also the Keala Foundation Golf tournament at the Poipu Bay Golf Course on September 15th. All proceeds from both go to fund the Keala Foundation. Aaron and Sarah talk about how the foundation and the event got started, the types of programs they help fund and what people can expect from this year’s event.
There were plenty of memorable moments throughout the 2021 CrossFit Games season. Sean and Tommy go through their favorites from the Open, Semifinals and Games. A battle between brothers, the emergence of a pair of talented youngsters, a surprising snatch and a tearful goodbye are among the choices. Plus, how Sean almost ended up on the evening news in Madison and Tommy's report on the Iron Games.
And so it begins. Two Masters athletes take to social media to announce they tested positive for banned substances at the Games. Fourth fittest woman on Earth Kristin Holte stops by to talk about her performance in Madison and why she decided to retire after this season. Plus, Tommy gives us an update on Brooke Wells as she continues to recover from the injury she suffered at the Games.
With the CrossFit Games season in the rearview mirror, it's time to hand out some grades. Sean and Tommy step through each stage of the season and talk about what they liked and what needed improvement. Plus, Brent Fikowski stops by to talk about his 3rd place finish at the CrossFit Games, what he changed in his approach to competition this season and what his goals are moving forward.
Scott Panchik's CrossFit Games career began in 2012 when he took 4th place as a rookie. After that, he went on to appear at the Games eight more times as an individual. Panchik never stood on the podium, but did finish inside the top 6 seven times in his career. After announcing that this would be his las season, Panchik took 11th at the Games despite a nagging knee injury. He talks to Sean and Tommy about his decision to retire, what stood out about his final appearance at the Games and what advice he has for the athletes still competing.
Pat Vellner locked up the fourth podium finish of his career at the CrossFit Games recently after taking second overall. He joins Sean and Tommy to talk about the experience, where he thinks he could have been better, the lessons he learned and why he feels he can absolutely win the Games in 2022. Plus, Tommy Hackenbruck's recent post on Instagram suggests that business in the team competition may be about to pick up.
Sean and Tommy have finally had some time to reflect on the week that was in Madison and they have plenty to discuss. They recap all the key moments and performances from the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games and talk about the things that stood out during the competition. Plus, one of the most consistent Games athletes has decided to retire, Tia throws a strike and Tommy gets stranded in Dallas.
The newly crowned CHAMP and Fittest Man on Earth Justin Medeiros and his coach Adam Neiffer join us in the campground to recap an amazing week of competition. They reflect on a grueling but fulfilling sophomore year at the Games, Justin's path to the top of the sport, how their relationship came to be, and the family approach to competing that has helped Justin fulfill his dream of becoming a CrossFit Games champion.
The crew is back together again! Inclement weather may have forced us inside the RV for another episode, but it couldn't get in the way of our friends Rory Mckernan and Pat Sherwood from joining the show today. We recap the days events and the competition so far, including what stood out for the Women, Men, and Teams, and Pat and Ro give us the latest in what's keeping them busy these days.
Two days of competition are in the book for individuals after at STOUT day 2 that included 5 scored events and a ton of movement on the leaderboard. Brian Friend joins us in the campground to recap the day including the top performances, surprises (good and bad), and podium prospects for some big names across the board.
Sean and Tommy are back in the campground with their good friends the Buttery Bros. Marston and Heber stop by to talk about their movie Resurgence, waterparks, upcoming projects and how they are getting ready to marry a couple in the RV park. Plus, CrossFit Mayhem has a record breaking day in the team competition and champions are crowned in the age groups and adaptive divisions.
Inclement weather has forced us inside Tommy's hotel room to recap the opening day of individual competition at the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games. Tia Toomey is dominating on the women's side while the men's leaderboard is getting put in a blender after every event. Sean and Tommy discuss what stood out, who impressed and who surprised through the first four events.
Competition is underway at the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games! Derek Forrest, host of Day at the Games, joins Sean and Tommy to recap some of the highlights from the Age Groups and Adaptive divisions and preview day one for the Individuals on Wednesday. Plus, the Buttery Bros make a quick appearance after their trip to a water park. The fun continues on this Gone Camping edition of Talking Elite Fitness.
They made it! Sean and Tommy have set up shop in Madison and are ready for the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games. It was a busy news day at the Alliant Energy Center. A big name has had to withdraw from the women's competition due to a positive COVID-19 test, a men's veteran is calling it quits after this season and Dave Castro reveals the full opening test for the individuals. Pull up a folding chair, grab a frosty frothwagon and take a listen!
Todd Meleny is the Chief Marketing Officer for No Bull and he is an extremely busy man right now. He and his team are putting the finishing touches on everything at the Alliant Energy Center for the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games. Meleny took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down with Tommy Marquez. Meleny talks about the experience they are hoping to provide for every athlete at the Games, how they're accommodating the adaptive athletes, the pressure he is feeling heading into the Games and how they've managed to fit a year's worth of work into a 3-month time span.
What are the best moments, events and equipment in the history of the CrossFit Games? Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham join Sean and Tommy to decide just that. They pick their favorite moments from the men's and women's competition, their top pieces of equipment and the best events from the past 14 years. Get ready for a fun trip down memory lane!
Jeffrey Adler is making his 3rd straight individual appearance at the CrossFit Games. He was one of five men to compete in the in-person portion of the CrossFit Games in 2020 and took 5th overall. Tommy Marquez talks with him and coach Caroline Lambray about the experience of competing at the Games last year, expectations for 2021 and how Jeffrey is excited to get on the floor at the Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center for the first time in his career.
We are less than a week away from the beginning of the individual competition at the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games. Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend joins Sean and Tommy to break down the men's and women's divisions. Who are the podium contenders? Who are the dark horses and who has a chance of being crowned the Fittest on Earth. Plus, they give you their picks for the top five finishers for the men and women.
Jayson Hopper is set to make his CrossFit Games debut after winning the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. He was the only rookie to finish first at an in-person semifinal. Hopper talks with Sean and Tommy about how he found CrossFit, why he was confident he could show up and win the MACC, what his expectations are for his first ever appearance at the Games and what he is most likely listening to if you ever see him wearing headphones.
Sam Cournoyer will be making his 3rd straight appearance at the CrossFit Games later this month. He his coming off the best finish of his career in 2020 when he took 10th. Cournoyer talks with Sean and Tommy about training with Rich Froning and the Mayhem crew, what his expectations are for the Games this year and how a car accident led him to his competitive career in CrossFit.
Pat Vellner is making his 6th consecutive appearance as an individual at the CrossFit Games. He has finished on the podium three times including a 2nd place finish in 2018. Vellner talks about how he's preparing for the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games, what it's like competing without Mat Fraser in the picture and why he thinks this could be the year he is crowned the Fittest on Earth.
Each day we are learning a little bit more about the test that awaits the athletes at the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games. Dave Castro and some friends continue to clue us in. Sean and Tommy talk about what we know and what it could mean. Two qualifying teams from the Granite Games have failed drug tests. How does this keep happening? Plus, C.J. Martin from CrossFit Invictus stops by to talk about the two teams he's sending to the Games, how much it costs to get them there and what he thinks their chances are of ending up on the podium.
Nothing goes better together than food and fitness! Celebrity Chef Antonia Lofaso joins Sean and Tommy to talk about her love of cooking and her love of CrossFit. Lofaso has appeared on shows like Top Chef: Chicago, Top Chef: All Stars CNBC's Restaurant Startup, Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen, Man vs. Child and Tournament of Champions. Chef Lofaso also owns the restaurants Scopa, Black Market Liquor Bar and DAMA in Los Angeles. She talks about her journey from warming soup at Wolfgang Puck's Spago to opening her own establishments, how she found CrossFit and the lessons she's learned about life and success inside the gym.
CrossFit has a new President! Sean and Tommy discuss the recent hiring of Jason Dunlop, his resume and how he can help CrossFit's global growth. The Games schedule is changing and the new format will look familiar to longtime fans. The Last Chance Qualifier is done and the CrossFit Games field is complete. Sean and Tommy talk about why they think the new addition to the season worked perfectly.
There's a new affiliate programming service in town. CrossFit unveiled its CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP) earlier this week. Sean and Tommy talk about what it is and why they think it's a win for everyone involved. Plus, they revisit the eight questions they had before the start of the semifinals. Which ones had clear answers, which ones still aren't settled and which ones provided the biggest surprises?
The pressure will be on the athletes competing this weekend at the Last Chance Qualifier and that meant the pressure is also getting turned up on this week's edition of Podium Picks. Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend joins Sean and Tommy as they draft the athletes they think will do the best in the overall standings and in certain events. Four people will be earning a trip to the CrossFit Games, but only one person will be crowned the winner of this episode.
Earlier this month CrossFit and WIT Fitness announced a multi-year e-commerce and retail deal that will allow WIT to operate an official online CrossFit store and sell CrossFit-branded gear at its brick and mortar location in London. CEO and founder of WIT, Dan Williams joins Sean and Tommy to talk about why the deal is a good fit for his company, the failed attempt to get a deal done with CrossFit a few years ago, how Nike has influenced the WIT brand and experience and what the future holds for the partnership with CrossFit.
Sean and Tommy finally have a chance to address the situation surrounding Emma Tall and it escalates quickly. Disagreements are had, good points are made and possible solutions and changes moving forward are offered. Cheating accusations are flying around in South Africa following the BCC. Find out what's going on and why there probably isn't a solution to be had. And the last week of Semifinals is in the books. Sean and Tommy talk about who caught their eyes, who should be considered a favorite in Madison and why it must be nice to be good at everything like Mat Fraser.
Vegas, baby! Tommy Marquez is so money and he doesn't even know it! He stopped by check in at the West Coast Classic on Thursday afternoon to talk with athletes on the eve of the final weekend of semifinal competition. Up and coming athletes Dallin Pepper and James Sprague sit down with Tommy to talk about the men's side of the competition while Regan Huckaby and Dani Speegle cover the women.
We are down to the final week of semifinals! Sean, Tommy and Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend preview the final three competitions taking place this weekend. The West Coast Classic will be held in-person in Las Vegas while the other two will be virtual. Find out who are the favorites, who are the dark horses, who may be in for a struggle and who could surprise for the men, women and teams.
After two weeks of in-person competition the CrossFit Games semifinals go virtual. Sean and Tommy recap the CrossFit German Throwdown, the CrossFit Lowlands Throwdown and the Brazil CrossFit Championship. Who impressed, who surprised and who emerged as potential podium contenders at the Games? Plus, WIT signs a multi-year deal to operate an official online CrossFit store, sell CrossFit-branded gear at their flagship London store and future physical locations globally, and have a retail presence at the CrossFit Games and other CrossFit events.
The first virtual semifinal events take place this weekend. Sean, Tommy and official Friend of the Show Brian Friend break down the CrossFit German Throwdown, The Lowlands CrossFit Throwdown and The Brazil CrossFit Championship. They tell you who they think will be going to the Games, who could be a dark horse, who has a chance to keep their seasons alive and what effect the programming may have. Plus, a team that has already qualified for the Games might not be going after all.
It was another exciting week of semifinals action as the field of athletes heading to the CrossFit Games continues to grow. Sean and Tommy take a look back at the big moments and stories from The Granite Games and The Fittest in Cape Town. In Minnesota we had another surprise winner for the second-straight week, two youngsters stole the show and a pair of records were set. A veteran is returning to the Games out of Africa while the winning team was perfect.
Tommy Marquez is in Minnesota talking with athletes on the eve of the Granite Games, the second North American Semifinal. He sits down with Emma Cary, Alessandra Pichelli, Paige Powers, Saxon Panchik, Mal O'Brien and Chandler Smith. Find out how they're feeling, what they've been doing to prepare and what they expect from this weekend in Minnesota as they get ready to compete for a spot in the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin.
The second week of semifinals gets kicked off this Friday with two more live competitions. Sean, Tommy and Brian Friend preview The Granite Games and The Fittest in Cape Town. Will the kids be alright in Minnesota or will the old guard keep them from getting to Madison? How much better has Chandler Smith gotten and could any teams from The Granite Games emerge as podium contenders at the Games? Could we get our first Masters athlete to qualify as an individual in South Africa and who wins the battle between the top favorites on the women's side?
The first group of men, women and teams are advancing to the CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy take a look back a the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and Torian Pro. Did we learn anything new about the men's field? Can anyone challenge Tia Toomey or Mayhem Freedom. Who were the biggest surprises and who disappointed? The guys have the answers from an exciting first weekend of the semifinals.
Sean and Tommy are in Knoxville, Tennessee talking to the athletes who will be competing at the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. Fee Saghafi, Justin Medeiros and Adam Neiffer, Rich Froning, Tasia Percevecz and Haley Adams, Tia Toomey and Scott Panchik stop by for a quick chat on the eve of the first day of competition.
The first North American semifinal gets going this weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee with the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend joins Sean and Tommy to break down all the divisions. Who will wind up going to the Games in a loaded men's field? Can anyone challenge Tia Toomey-Orr on the women's side? Will Rich Froning and Mayhem Freedom win every event? Find out what Sean, Tommy and Brian think as they get you ready to kick off the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games semifinals.
It's time for some actual live competition! Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend joins Sean and Tommy to preview the Torian Pro. They discuss how they think the men's, women's and team divisions will play out over the coming weekend and how the unique programming at the event may impact who winds up going to the CrossFit Games.
Jason Khalipa is one of the most unique people in the CrossFit world. He has competed at the CrossFit Games 8 times in his career, was crowned the Fittest Man on Earth in 2008 and won the Spirit of the Games award in 2009. He has also built NCFIT into a worldwide brand with more than 20 locations and has recently released a new fitness app. Khalipa talks about his career competing at the Games, his most memorable competitive moments, how he has built NCFIT over the past 13 years and what advice he gives to other gym owners.
Live competition is just one week away! The Semifinals get started on May 28th with the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and the Torian Pro. Sean and Tommy go through the questions they have as we head into the next stage of the season. Plus, it's looking more and more like the CrossFit Games will be a full "go" this year. Hear the latest out of Madison, Wisconsin as things continue to return to normal.
It's the mother of all Podium Picks episodes! Four-time Games veteran and really fit mom Mekenzie Riley joins Sean and Tommy to draft famous mothers from history and pop culture. From former first ladies to sci-fi bad asses, this draft is filled with iconic matriarchs. You get to decide who wins and who runs home crying to mommy.
The first tickets to the CrossFit Games are being handed out as the Age Group Online Qualifier has been completed. Sean and Tommy highlight some of the most impressive performances and the races to watch in Madison in the Masters and Teenager divisions. Team invites have been sent out for the semifinals. Can anyone stop CrossFit Mayhem Freedom's string of dominance? Plus, Tommy talks about his experience with the AGOC events and what things need to be on CrossFit's "to-do" list for 2022.
Sam Briggs has made nine appearances at the CrossFit Games in her career and was the Fittest Woman on Earth in 2013. She is famous for her unrelenting engine and has put forth plenty of memorable efforts throughout the years. She takes some time out from competing in the Age Group Online Qualifier to talk with Sean and Tommy about her most memorable moments from her career, how her training has evolved over the years and why she still chooses to compete despite having accomplished so much in the sport.
The Age Group Online Qualifier and Occupational Games events have been release and they look...familiar. Sean and Tommy offer their thoughts on the five events, what they like, what they don't and what they think needs to change moving forward. Tia Toomey's semifinal destination has changed. The four-time champ is heading to Knoxville to compete live at the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. Plus, adaptive athletes will officially be competing at the CrossFit Games.
You learn something new every day and it's likely you often learn it from a teacher. Who better to have on this edition of Podium Picks than the man known as "The Professor?" Brent Fikowski joins the show as he, Sean and Tommy draft famous teachers from movies, sports, television and life.
Matt O'Keefe is the president of Loud and Live Sports, the group behind The Granite Games, the West Coast Classic and Wodapalooza. He talks with Sean and Tommy about the recent decision to move the West Coast Classic to Las Vegas, how his company has dealt with all the adversity they've faced over the past year, why No Bull is the right company to take over the title sponsorship of the CrossFit Games and why he's never been more excited about the future of the sport than he is now.
The team quarterfinals are in the books and the semifinals are set! Sean and Tommy recap the latest stop on the road to the CrossFit Games for the teams. What new things did we learn, who are the contenders and can anyone stop CrossFit Mayhem Freedom? The seedings for the semifinals have been released. Find out who his going where to try and earn a trip to Madison. Tia Toomey is competing in the Atlas Games. Sean and Tommy debate the decision to put her there and how it could have been handled differently.
One of the original Nasty Girls and CrossFit OG Annie Sakamoto joins Sean and Tommy as they put together their lists of favorite benchmark WODs. Chippers and heroes and girls, oh my! Some very famous and infamous workouts make the cut in an episode that is sure to induce a case of Fran Lung. Take a listen and find out if your favorite workout got drafted and what workouts you should try if you are really up for a challenge!
Travis Mayer is a 6-time CrossFit Games athlete who has finished 10th twice in his career. He recently finished first overall in North America in the Individual Quarterfinals. He talks about why he's a different athlete in 2021, the things he’s done to improve his mental game, balancing training with being a dad and why trash talking is a constant for the Training Think Tank crew.
COVID continues to impact the CrossFit Games season as more semifinals events are going to be held virtually. Tommy and Sean have an update on the latest changes to the schedule. They also address the lack of a concrete selection process for the next round of the season and some of the thinking behind it. The team quarterfinals events have been announced ahead of this weekend's competition. Will anyone emerge as a challenger to CrossFit Mayhem or are Rich Froning and company destined for another Affiliate Cup?
If you're gonna have a wrestling episode of Podium Picks, there's only one man you can have as your guest. Floor announcer extraordinaire and co-founder of Deadboys Fitness Josh Gallegos joins Sean and Tommy as they draft their favorite things from the world of professional wrestling. And that's the bottom line, because Talking Elite Fitness said so!
Brooks Laich is a former professional hockey player who appeared in more than 750 games in the NHL. He played for the Ottawa Senators, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings. He found CrossFit late in his career and continues to use it to train today. Laich talks about what fitness looked like for him during his career and why CrossFit appeals to him, but he spends the majority of the interview discussing what he thinks CrossFit and Games athletes need to do in order to grow the sport in the most effective way possible.
A lot of very good athletes entered the Quarterfinals of the CrossFit Games season. A few elite ones are moving on. Sean and Tommy recap the big stories from the weekend, highlight the top performers and discuss what they're looking forward to seeing in the Semifinals.
The men who play in the National Football League are some of the most elite athletes in the world. Joey Blake's job is to help them fuel up with the best nutrition possible. As the Head Team Dietician for the Los Angeles Rams, Blake makes sure his players are ready to go on the practice field and on game day. He talks with Sean about how is interest in nutrition started, how he helps players with their performance and recovery and the things regular people can do to help improve their own nutrition.
Jacob Heppner is trading in a barbell for a pair of boxing gloves. Earlier this year the five-time CrossFit Games athlete decided to retire from competing in the sport of fitness. Now he is getting set to compete inside a ring. Heppner will be facing Josh Bridges in a boxing match this September. He talks to Sean and Tommy about his decision to retire from CrossFit, why he agreed to trade punches with Bridges and how he is currently preparing for the match.
Well, that escalated quickly. The Quarterfinals tests have been announced and there is something for everyone to love and hate. Sean and Tommy break down the five tests, discuss strategy and pick some athletes they will be watching over the next four days.
If it's a CrossFit event, it's likely Adrian Bozman and Dave Eubanks are involved. Sean and Tommy talk with the two men who are integral in the organization, scoring and judging of the Open and CrossFit Games. Adrian and Dave talk about how their roles have changed over the years, how the video review process for the Open works, what it takes to bring live scoring to a broadcast and the things athletes can do while recording their workouts that make everyone's lives easier.