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CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil, bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.
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Death By 28 - Ricky or Roman? Who Will Win Dubai Fitness Championship? from 2023-12-10T10:00
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 Championsh...
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Death By 27 - Should CrossFit Bring Back Sanctionals? from 2023-12-07T10:00
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, an...
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A Conversation with Don Faul and Semifinals Dates and Locations Announced from 2023-12-05T21:52
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 ...
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A Conversation with Amanda Barnhart from 2023-12-01T10:00
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 ...
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Down Under Championship Preview with Jeremy Austin from 2023-11-28T22:07
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 Rep...
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Death By Episode 26 - Future of Morning Chalk Up Under New Ownership? from 2023-11-26T08:00
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 conce...
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A Conversation with Rich Froning from 2023-11-24T16:48
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 w...
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PFAA + WZA, Triple Crown Talk and New Owners at the MCU from 2023-11-22T01:05
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 Tri...
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Let's Program the Open and Quarterfinals with Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler from 2023-11-18T00:38
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 spon...
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Death By Episode 25 - Should Every Semifinal Have the Same Number of Qualifying Spots? from 2023-11-16T18:10
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 epi...
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Tactically Speaking with Jacob Heppner from 2023-11-14T18:07
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...
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Big Changes for the 2024 Season from 2023-11-10T08:00
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 unanswe...
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Death By Episode 24 - Jay DeCoons as the New VP of Affiliates. Good Move for CrossFit? from 2023-11-09T19:39
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...
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A Conversation with Justin Medeiros from 2023-11-07T21:31
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 fr...
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Adaptive Games Discussion with Kevin Ogar of WheelWOD from 2023-11-03T07:00
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 t...
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Death By Episode 23 - Can The Duel and Max Deadlift Be Done in a Quicker Format? from 2023-11-02T18:02
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 Castr...
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Recapping the Rogue Invitational from 2023-10-31T20:32
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 int...
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Epic Finishes&Clutch Performances, Rogue Invitational Sunday Recap from 2023-10-30T04:10:58
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 fo...
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Rogue Invitational Saturday Recap from 2023-10-29T06:35:07
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 th...
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Rogue Invitational Friday Recap from 2023-10-28T05:30:58
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.
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Death By Episode 22: Rogue Leaderboard Updates, Premium Viewing Options,&Podium Picks from 2023-10-26T07:00
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’K...
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Getting Ready for Rogue with Chase Ingraham from 2023-10-24T20:25
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 ...
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Rogue Talk with Rob Kearney of HWPO from 2023-10-20T07:00
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 t...
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Death By Episode 21 - Who has the Better Odds of Winning Rogue: Garard or Horvath? from 2023-10-19T10:00
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 wh...
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Legends Championship Co-Founders Bob Jennings and Joe Linton from 2023-10-17T20:40
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...
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Jason Grubb and Tom Miazga on Adaptive and Age Group Changes from 2023-10-13T10:00
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.
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Death By Episode 20 - Age Group and Adaptive Divisions No Longer at the CrossFit Games from 2023-10-11T10:00
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 pane...
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Talking with Tia and Changes to the Age Group and Adaptive Seasons from 2023-10-10T20:19
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 yea...
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Lucy Campbell's Battle to Return from Injury and Can we Have a CrossFit Ryder Cup? from 2023-10-06T10:00
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 upda...
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Death By Episode 19 - Should Teams Have Their Own CrossFit Games? from 2023-10-05T10:00
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 s...
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Where is CrossFit Headed with Rory McKernan from 2023-10-03T20:39
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 wort...
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Keeping it NorCal with Ben Alderman from 2023-09-29T10:00
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 ...
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Death By Episode 18 - Best Women's Field Stories from the Rogue Invitational from 2023-09-28T18:29
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 havin...
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Inside Voices and a Conversation with Alex Gazan from 2023-09-26T19:32
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...
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Tia is Back and What is Getting Announced Next from 2023-09-22T07:00
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 Grub...
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Death By Episode 17 - CrossFit Games Moving to Texas! Yeehaw or Yeenaw? from 2023-09-21T20:54
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 p...
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Texas Time and Let's Design a New Season from 2023-09-19T20:28
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 Sta...
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Gearing up for the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run and A Conversation with Kelsey Kiel from 2023-09-15T09:00
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...
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Death By Episode 16 - Smack Talk or Fair Game, Where is the Line? from 2023-09-13T20:16
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...
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A Conversation with Dave Lipson and Camille Leblanc-Bazinet from 2023-09-12T21:12
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 prem...
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A Conversation with Brent Fikowski from 2023-09-07T05:04
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 durin...
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Roman's Rant and Dave's 5K Defense from 2023-09-05T21:55
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.
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Fitness with Friends - Arielle Loewen from 2023-09-01T07:00
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 ...
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Death By Episode 15 - Should Wall Ball Targets and Box Heights be the Same for Men and Women? from 2023-08-30T17:00
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...
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Top Off-Season Storylines from 2023-08-29T21:08
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?...
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Fitness with Friends - Jay Crouch from 2023-08-28T10:00
Tommy and Lauren talk with Australia's Jay Crouch fresh off his career-best 8th place finish at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
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A Conversation with Adrian Bozman from 2023-08-25T04:01
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 wher...
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Where Should the CrossFit Games Move? Death By: Episode 14 from 2023-08-23T17:00
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 t...
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Ten Season Questions: The Final Verdict from 2023-08-22T20:55
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.
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A Conversation with Pat Vellner and Michele Letendre from 2023-08-18T04:01
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 Justi...
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What Happened with the Age Group and Adaptive Coverage from 2023-08-15T20:33
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 ...
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Live Q&A With CrossFit Games Champion Jeff Adler&Coach Caroline Lambray from 2023-08-14T02:55:36
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...
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Biggest Winners from the CrossFit Games from 2023-08-10T23:37
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 o...
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CrossFit Games Day 4 Recap with Jason Khalipa from 2023-08-07T01:58
Sean, Tommy, Lauren and special guest Jason Khalipa answer listener questions and recap their top moments from the CrossFit Games.
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CrossFit Games Day 3 Recap from 2023-08-06T02:32
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.
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CrossFit Games Day 2 Recap from 2023-08-05T03:48
Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at a surprising day 2 at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
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CrossFit Games Day 1 Recap from 2023-08-04T01:57
Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the opening day of competition for the individuals and teams.
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Fitness with Friends - Brent Fikowski from 2023-07-30T04:01
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 Cr...
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Fitness with Friends - Shahad Budebs from 2023-07-28T04:01
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...
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Women's CrossFit Games Preview from 2023-07-27T20:56
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.
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Men's CrossFit Games Preview from 2023-07-25T20:53
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 wi...
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Fitness with Friends - Noah Ohlsen from 2023-07-24T04:43
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 bigg...
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New Man at NOBULL, Move Fast Lift Heavy 24/7 and Team Preview from 2023-07-21T04:01
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 sho...
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Dallin Pepper, Here comes Helen and Dispatches from the PFAA from 2023-07-19T02:57
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, Tom...
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A Conversation with Don Faul from 2023-07-14T04:01
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 curre...
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Emma Lawson and Castro on Cuts from 2023-07-11T21:11
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 ...
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Get a Grip, Games Cuts and A Conversation with Justin Medeiros from 2023-07-07T04:01
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 w...
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Fireworks Moments from the CrossFit Games from 2023-07-04T01:00
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 a...
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Doc Talk with Mariah Moore from 2023-06-30T07:01
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 mak...
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Jake Douglas, James Sprague and what to Expect from the Rookies from 2023-06-27T21:04
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. ...
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Tia's Training, A Conversation with Jelle Hoste and Back to Back Chat from 2023-06-23T07:01
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 4t...
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Bergh out, Castro in from 2023-06-20T21:32
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 disc...
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A Conversation with Alex Gazan and Does it Pay to be a Winner from 2023-06-16T04:01
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 ...
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Bergeron Says Bye and Team Semifinals Recap from 2023-06-13T21:08
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 t...
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Women's Semifinal Recap from 2023-06-09T04:01
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 th...
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Men's Semifinals Review and Not Great in Lane 8 from 2023-06-06T20:58
The semifinals are done and there is a lot to talk about. Sean, Tommy, Lauren and Brian Friend break down the men's side of things and revisit the categories they used when previewing each compe...
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Europe Semifinal Preview from 2023-05-30T19:39
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...
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Floor Plans and North America West Preview from 2023-05-25T04:01
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 th...
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NOBULL Layoffs, Oceania and South America Preview from 2023-05-23T20:59
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 semf...
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North America East Individuals Preview from 2023-05-18T04:01
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 tel...
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North America East Teams and Africa Preview from 2023-05-16T20:53
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 wat...
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Pat Vellner Breaks Down the Semifinals Tests from 2023-05-12T07:00
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 ...
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Team Tests Revealed and Brian Friend's Strength of Field. from 2023-05-09T21:02
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 t...
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Semifinals RFP and Gretchen Kittelberger talks IF3 from 2023-05-05T04:01
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 ne...
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Friend-ly Age Group Chat and Dave Castro's New Old Job from 2023-05-02T20:54
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 Ca...
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CrossFit Layoffs and a Conversation with Dan Bailey from 2023-04-28T14:21
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 ...
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A Conversation with Brent Fikowski and Age Group Semifinals Workouts from 2023-04-25T21:15
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 ...
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A Conversation with Dave Eubanks from 2023-04-21T04:01
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 questi...
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Should we Quit Quarterfinals? from 2023-04-18T23:49
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, ...
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Appealing News and Starrett Talk from 2023-04-14T16:11
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 St...
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Revisiting Our Top 10 Questions Coming Into the Season from 2023-04-11T23:09
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 hav...
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Ricky Relives his Wreck from 2023-04-07T22:51
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 look...
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Age Group QF Wrap, Penalty Chat and a Conversation with Sam Dancer from 2023-04-04T21:22
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 an...
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Team Wrap and Age Group Chat from 2023-04-01T01:42
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 Semifi...
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Penalty Updates, Semi Spots and A Conversation with Mat Fraser from 2023-03-28T22:52
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 worldw...
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Men's Quarterfinals Recap Featuring Pat Vellner and Bjorgvin Karl Guomundsson from 2023-03-24T17:19
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 Semifin...
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Women's Quarterfinals Recap Featuring Mal O'Brien, Emma Cary and Annie Thorisdottir from 2023-03-21T20:58
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.
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Fitness with Friends #122 - Kara Saunders from 2023-03-17T22:15
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 competi...
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Quartermania - Breaking Down the Quaterfinals Tests and a Conversation with Jeff Adler from 2023-03-16T22:29
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 st...
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Hit and Catch #10 - Physical Therapy in the ATL from 2023-03-14T00:45
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 l...
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Fitness with Friends #121 - Cole Sager from 2023-03-10T21:41
Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil sit down with 9-time CrossFit Games athlete Cole Sager at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
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Recapping the Open with Brian Friend and Lauren Kalil from 2023-03-08T21:02
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. Pl...
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Hit and Catch #9 - The Road to Recovery from 2023-03-06T20:47
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...
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Fitness with Friends #120 - Alexis Raptis from 2023-03-03T04:41
Lauren Kalil sits down with the 10th fittest woman on Earth Alexis Raptis as she gears up for the 2023 CrossFit Games season.
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Fitness with Friends #91 - Rob Kearney from 2022-04-18T04:01:09
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 St...
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Setting up the Semis, The Full Team Experience and Top Ten Check In from 2022-04-15T21:30:29
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 t...
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Fitness with Friends #90 - Justin Medeiros from 2022-04-14T22:12:55
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 ...
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Fitness with Friends #89 - Ali Turpie from 2022-04-09T14:44:14
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 suf...
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Leaderboard Drama and Teaming Up on Floor Plans from 2022-04-06T18:39:26
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 ...
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Bethany's Back, Greer's Grief and When Bro Reps are No Reps from 2022-03-30T21:01:32
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 Cr...
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Start the Pressers! and Let's Look at Floorplans from 2022-03-23T22:01:14
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 Competi...
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Fitness with Friends #88 - James Sprague from 2022-03-22T03:50:26
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 divi...
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The Masters Chatter - Reviewing the Open and Previewing the Quaterfinals from 2022-03-20T18:08:49
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 ...
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Chalk it Up to a Mistake, The Open is Closed and Team Trouble from 2022-03-16T21:41:09
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...
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Fitness with Friends #87 - Mat Fraser from 2022-03-14T22:12:30
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 in...
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Roman's Arrival, 22.3 Preview and a Conversation with Justin Bergh from 2022-03-10T06:35:10
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, wh...
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Teens Take Over, How Swede it is and Previewing 22.2 from 2022-03-03T04:52:38
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 ...
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Fitness with Friends #86 - Snorri Baron from 2022-02-28T03:59:50
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 Roma...
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Friday Night Lights 22.1 - LIVE! from 2022-02-26T17:25:18
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 Fr...
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22.1 Preview, Mayhem Finds Their Man and Bye Bye, Briggsie from 2022-02-24T04:43:01
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. ...
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The Masters Chatter - Let's Talk About the Upcoming Season from 2022-02-21T07:48:04
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, J...
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Fitness with Friends #85 - Arielle Loewen from 2022-02-16T18:08:46
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 Madi...
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A Mayhem Movie, Coming to America and We'll do it Live from 2022-02-16T05:01:03
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 ...
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Fitness with Friends #84 - Anikha Greer from 2022-02-11T08:00:44
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 wi...
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Semifinals Kind of Life and Top Questions Heading into the Season from 2022-02-10T08:00:47
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 Challeng...
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Fitness with Friends #83 - Matt O'Keefe from 2022-02-04T18:42:50
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 th...
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#164 - Eric Roza's Big Move and Gearing up for The Open from 2022-02-03T21:50:15
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...
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Fitness with Friends #82 - Bethany Shadburne from 2022-02-01T05:01:14
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-...
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#163 - CrossFit's Monstars, The Queen's Gambit and Semis are Set from 2022-01-26T05:01:06
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 communit...
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Fitness with Friends #81 - Emma McQuaid from 2022-01-25T05:11:22
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 talk...
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#162 - Wodapalooza Recap and Tia Goes Sledding from 2022-01-20T02:19:29
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 compet...
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#161 - WZA Preview and Fraser Talks HWPO from 2022-01-11T19:18:55
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...
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Fitness with Friends #80 - Gary Gaines, Austin Malleolo and Daniel Chaffey from 2022-01-10T06:12:47
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 Mall...
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#160 - CrossFit Fires Dave Castro from 2022-01-06T05:50:52
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 ano...
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#159 - The Book of Rules is Set from 2021-12-30T01:50:29
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,...
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Patron Picks - Holidays from 2021-12-27T23:08:46
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...
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Fitness with Friends #79 - Dave Hippensteel from 2021-12-24T05:16:05
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 fi...
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#158 - Recapping the Dubai CrossFit Championship from 2021-12-21T18:50:50
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 ...
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Fitness with Friends #78 - Val Voboril from 2021-12-16T19:23:36
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 45-4...
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#157 - Legendary Conversations and the Duel in the Desert from 2021-12-16T00:01:52
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 even...
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Podium Picks with Adrian Bozman - Overrated Things from 2021-12-08T05:32:34
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...
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TEF #156 - Legends Championship Preview, Sleep Talking and Russian out of the Games from 2021-12-08T04:47:20
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 Fracesch...
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Fitness with Friends #77 - Gretchen Kittelberger from 2021-12-06T17:28:26
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 C...
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#155 - Hard Work Pays Off for Everybody and Legends Championship Chat from 2021-12-02T22:22:57
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 fit...
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#154 - A Weekend with the IF3, What's the Score (Pt.2) and CrossFit Thanksgiving from 2021-11-24T20:05:13
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 con...
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Podium Picks with Travis Mayer and Max El-Hag - Thanksgiving from 2021-11-23T16:49:44
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 sh...
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#153 - Roza Reaches Out, Whats the Score and Brand Awareness from 2021-11-18T10:22:28
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 d...
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Podium Picks with Noah Ohlsen - Life's Simple Pleasures from 2021-11-17T22:52:34
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 i...
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Fitness with Friends #75 - Haley Adams from 2021-11-15T22:41:37
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....
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#152 - The PFAA Speaks and A Conversation with the CrossFit Cowboy from 2021-11-11T04:48:36
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...
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Podium Picks with John Wooley and Niki Brazier - Affiliate Life from 2021-11-09T01:57:42
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 an...
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#151 - Rogue Recap, Katrin is off the Train and It's a Date! from 2021-11-04T20:44:54
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 c...
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#150 - Rogue Invitational Preview and a Conversation with Chris Spealler from 2021-10-25T23:02:02
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. Pl...
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Fitness with Friends #75 - Kari Pearce from 2021-10-25T22:30:28
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 he...
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Podium Picks with Mat Fraser and Sammy Moniz - Games from 2021-10-25T22:00:17
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 togeth...
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#149 - The Past, Present and Future of the CrossFit Games with Justin Bergh. from 2021-10-22T02:39:37
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 ...
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Podium Picks with the Buttery Bros - Movie Villains from 2021-10-19T03:58:53
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, b...
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#148 - CrossFit Precision Care with Dr. Julie Foucher from 2021-10-14T04:41:50
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 ...
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Podium Picks with Pat Vellner and Brent Fikowski - Canadian Things from 2021-10-11T17:50:04
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 ...
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#147 - Reacting to Ricky and a Conversation with Valerie Cohen from 2021-10-07T15:49:08
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 ...
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Podium Picks with Justin Medeiros - Mullets from 2021-10-04T21:21:47
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 ...
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Fitness with Friends #74 - Justin Cotler from 2021-09-30T22:47:22
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 nee...
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#146 - Sara is Set, Gui Goes North and a Conversation with Mike Lombardi from Whoop from 2021-09-30T14:39:11
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 Ma...
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Podium Picks with Dani Speegle - Fall from 2021-09-27T22:24:44
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 y...
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#145 - Ricky Returns and A Conversation with Eric Roza (Part 2) from 2021-09-23T03:52:50
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. Wo...
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#144 - A Conversation with Eric Roza - Part 1 from 2021-09-16T04:48:14
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 tea...
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#143 - Stick to the Playbook and a Conversation with Annie Thorisdottir from 2021-09-09T19:44:21
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...
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Fitness with Friends #73 - The Keala Foundations's Aaron Hoff and Sarah Braunsdorf from 2021-09-07T17:55:25
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 Ultimat...
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#142 - Top Moments of 2021 from 2021-09-02T04:27:40
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 em...
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#141 - The First Failed Drug Tests and a Conversation with Kristin Holte from 2021-08-25T21:34:15
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 ab...
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#140 - Making the Grade and Office Hours with The Professor from 2021-08-18T19:19:02
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 imp...
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Fitness with Friends #72 - Scott Panchik from 2021-08-17T00:27:53
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 ...
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#139 - A Chat with Pat and Hack's Back? from 2021-08-12T05:13:17
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...
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#138 - CrossFit Games Debrief from 2021-08-05T21:56:52
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 Cross...
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Gone Camping - Sunday with Justin Medeiros&Adam Neiffer from 2021-08-02T04:00:25
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 fulf...
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Gone Camping - Saturday with Rory Mckernan&Pat Sherwood from 2021-08-01T05:31:10
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...
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Gone Camping - Friday at the Games with Brian Friend from 2021-07-31T06:35:38
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 re...
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Gone Camping - Thursday with the Buttery Bros from 2021-07-30T04:28:59
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...
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Gone Camping - Wednesday at the Games and We got Evacuated from 2021-07-29T03:43:16
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 whil...
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Gone Camping - Tuesday at the Games from 2021-07-28T03:34:04
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 divisio...
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Gone Camping - Monday at the Games from 2021-07-27T04:07:26
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 fr...
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Road to Madison - Todd Meleny, CMO for No Bull from 2021-07-24T03:37:29
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...
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Podium Picks - CrossFit Games from 2021-07-23T17:19:25
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 f...
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Road to Madison - Jeffrey Adler from 2021-07-22T18:08:13
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 overal...
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#137 - Previewing the 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games from 2021-07-22T06:46
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 ...
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Road to Madison - Jayson Hopper from 2021-07-20T03:54:35
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 ...
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Road to Madison - Sam Cournoyer from 2021-07-20T03:36:35
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 S...
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Fitness with Friends #71 - Pat Vellner from 2021-07-19T18:38:29
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...
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#136 - Castro's Clues, PED Talk and Team Preview with C.J. Martin from 2021-07-15T03:49:56
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 ab...
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Fitness with Friends #70 - Chef Antonia Lofaso from 2021-07-12T17:30:28
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 li...
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#135 - Meet the New President, Checking the Schedule and Qualifying Statements from 2021-07-08T05:03:43
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...
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#134 - What's the CAP and Answering Our Own Questions from 2021-07-01T01:53:54
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 ...
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Podium Picks with Brian Friend - Last Chance Qualifier from 2021-06-29T04:19:21
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 Fr...
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Fitness with Friends #69 - Dan Williams, CEO of WIT Fitness from 2021-06-25T05:47:02
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 i...
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A Tall Tale and Recapping the Final Week of Semifinals from 2021-06-24T05:41:50
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 movin...
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Special Edition - Sounds from the West Coast Classic from 2021-06-18T06:49:05
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 o...
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#132 - Previewing the West Coast Classic, Atlas Games and Asia CrossFit Championship from 2021-06-16T05:07:42
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 ...
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#131 - Recapping the German Throwdown, Lowlands Throwdown and Brazil CrossFit Championship from 2021-06-14T21:46:41
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 Ch...
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#108 - German Throwdown, Lowlands Throwdown and Brazil CrossFit Championship Preview from 2021-06-10T04:42:38
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 an...
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#129 - Recapping The Granite Games and The Fittest in Cape Town from 2021-06-08T05:41:04
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 T...
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Special Edition - Sounds from the Granite Games from 2021-06-04T02:57:25
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 P...
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#128 - Granite Games and Fittest in Cape Town Preview from 2021-06-02T06:33:33
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...
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#127 - Recapping the MACC and Torian Pro from 2021-05-31T00:27:47
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 abo...
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Special Edition - Sounds from the MACC from 2021-05-27T22:45:16
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, Tas...
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#126 - Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Preview from 2021-05-24T18:59:05
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 bre...
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#125 - Torian Pro Preview from 2021-05-24T18:25:52
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 div...
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Fitness with Friends #68 - Jason Khalipa from 2021-05-24T05:33:11
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 Spiri...
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#124 - The Semifinals are Almost Here and We Have Questions from 2021-05-20T05:47:25
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...
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Podium Picks with Mekenzie Riley - Famous Mothers from 2021-05-14T18:45:09
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 fi...
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#123 - One for the Ages and Team Talk from 2021-05-13T03:41:36
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 race...
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Fitness with Friends #67 - Sam Briggs from 2021-05-08T03:31:56
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 memorab...
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#122 - Déja Vu All Over Again and We'll Do it Live from 2021-05-06T05:35:46
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 ...
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Podium Picks with Brent Fikowski - Famous Teachers from 2021-05-06T04:41:23
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 jo...
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Fitness with Friends #66 - Matt O'Keefe from 2021-05-02T19:21:35
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...
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#121 - Get Rich or Die Trying, Semis Setup and The Trouble with Tia from 2021-04-29T05:53:28
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 th...
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Podium Picks with Annie Sakamoto - Benchmark WODs from 2021-04-28T03:25:02
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...
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Fitness with Friends #65 - Travis Mayer from 2021-04-27T03:39:12
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 w...
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#120 - Virtual Reality and Time for Teamwork from 2021-04-22T17:09:56
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 add...
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Podium Picks with Josh Gallegos - Wrestling from 2021-04-19T21:14:36
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 ...
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Fitness with Friends #64 - Brooks Laich from 2021-04-15T19:15:26
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 K...
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#119 - Quarterfinals Recap from 2021-04-13T03:44:18
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 per...
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Fitness with Friends #64 - Joey Blake, Head Team Dietician - Los Angeles Rams from 2021-04-12T03:42:51
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 D...
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Fitness with Friends #62 - Jacob Heppner from 2021-04-08T17:07:24
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 ge...
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#118 - Quarterfinals Preview from 2021-04-08T16:46:29
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 p...
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Fitness with Friends #61 - Adrian Bozman and Dave Eubanks from 2021-04-03T23:23:24
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...
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Podium Picks with Pat Sherwood - Ice Cream Flavors from 2021-04-03T23:07:36
I scream. You scream. We all scream for...Pat Sherwood! And everybody knows he loves him some ice cream! Pat joins Sean and Tommy as they draft their favorite flavors of this classic frozen trea...
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Fitness with Friends #60 - Charles King from 2021-04-02T03:39:33
Charles King has a story you have to hear to believe. Robbed of his sight at the age of 39 due to a degenerative condition in his eyes, he quickly entered a downward spiral that cost him just a...
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#117 - Vegas, Baby! Fitness Fist Fight and The Kids are Alright from 2021-04-01T03:38:45
Big things are happening down in the desert. Sean and Tommy discuss the upcoming collaborative training effort between Justin Cotler, Tommy Hackenbruck and Zach Forrest. Josh Bridges and Jacob...
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Podium Picks with Elijah Muhammad - March Madness from 2021-03-30T02:10:18
The NCAA Basketball Tournament is one of the greatest events in all of sports. On this episode of Podium Picks, Sean and Tommy welcome in former Tennessee Tech Guard and CrossFit Games athlete Eli...
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#116 - Two for One Deal and Three is the Magic Number from 2021-03-27T03:43:59
It's the final week of the Open! Sean and Tommy recap 21.2, talk about who stood out and who may need to be taken more seriously as we move on in the season. Dave Castro throws out a two-for-one ...
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Fitness with Friends #59 - EZ Muhammad and Patrick Ford from 2021-03-22T21:20:48
CrossFit Games athlete EZ Muhammad and Patrick Ford are the co-founders of Project Onyx. The mission of the organization is to eliminate the barriers that underrepresented and underserved people o...
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#115 - Sara's Setback, Can You Repeat That and Marquez vs. Michigan State from 2021-03-20T20:47:47
The string of bad luck for Sara Sigmundsdottir continues. Sean and Tommy discuss her latest setback and what it is going to take for her to make a comeback. They take a look back at 21.1 and disc...
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Podium Picks with Becca Voigt - Greatest Female Athletes from 2021-03-16T03:54:15
If we're going to draft the best female athletes of all-time, why not get one of the greatest female CrossFitters of all-time? Thirteen-time CrossFit Games athlete Becca Voigt joins Sean and Tommy...
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Fitness with Friends #58 - Todd Meleney, VP of Marketing for No Bull from 2021-03-15T01:05:49
On this episode, Tommy Marquez talks with No Bull's VP of Marketing Todd Meleney. They discuss how No Bull got started, how the deal to become the title sponsor for the CrossFit Games came about, ...
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#114 - Hitting the Wall and Fraser Goes Rogan from 2021-03-13T04:44:43
The 2021 No Bull CrossFit Games season has begun! 21.1 has been announced and it features a movement never before seen in the Open - the wall walk. Sean and Tommy give their thoughts on the worko...
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Fitness with Friends #57 - Katee Sackhoff from 2021-03-09T20:12:40
Katee Sackhoff is a legitimate, bonafide sci-fi and action bad ass. She is best known for her roles as Lt. Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on Syfy channel's Battlestar Galactica, Sheriff's Deputy Vic Moret...
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Fitness with Friends #56 - Mike Lombardi, Strategic Partnership Manager for Whoop from 2021-03-05T21:34:32
This past week Whoop and CrossFit announced a multiyear partnership making Whoop the official wearable of CrossFit. Sean and Tommy talk with Whoop's Strategic Partnership Manager Mike Lombardi abo...
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#113 - Title Change, Whoop! There it is and Mr. Smith Goes to Boston from 2021-03-04T04:09:53
It's No Bull. There's a new title sponsor for the CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy discuss the deal and the questions that still need to be answered. CrossFit now has an official wearable. Find ou...
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Podium Picks with Chandler Smith - Famous Captains from 2021-03-02T03:41:42
O Captain! My Captain! Chandler Smith is here for this week's edition of Podium Picks and who better to have on for the Famous Captains draft than an actual captain? Chandler puts his military d...
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Fitness with Friends #55 - Megan Kennedy from 2021-02-26T19:23:55
If you combine shooting with functional fitness you would get something that looks like the Tactical Games. Megan Kennedy is the three-time Tactical Games champion in the women's division. She jo...
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#112 - Masters of the Offseason and PRVN Methods from 2021-02-25T04:20:43
The individual elite athletes aren't the only ones who will have a chance to compete in the offseason. CrossFit has licensed two Masters-only events for 2021. James Newbury is joining the PRVN cr...
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Podium Picks with Rory McKernan - Open Memories from 2021-02-23T06:37:53
The band is back together! Rory McKernan joins Sean and Tommy as they put together their favorite memories from the CrossFit Games Open. Over the five rounds, they pick their favorite matchups, a...
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Fitness with Friends #54 - Max El-Hag from 2021-02-20T20:27:26
Max El-Hag is the man behind Training Think Tank and coaches Noah Ohlsen and Travis Mayer. He recently made news by adding Sara Sigmundsdottir to his stable of athletes. Sean and Tommy talk to Ma...
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#111 - Semi (Finals) Charmed Kind of Life and Two for the Ages from 2021-02-18T05:09:37
We knew when, now we know where. The ten semifinal events have finally been announced. Sean and Tommy talk about the ones that were chosen, why some may have been left out and what it all could m...
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Podium Picks with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and Dave Lipson - Love Songs from 2021-02-16T03:15:20
Since we just celebrated Valentine's Day we figured it would be a good idea to have a couple on for this week's episode. 2014 Fittest Woman on Earth Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and her meat castle hus...
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#110 - Media Matters and Saving Sara from 2021-02-11T04:34:23
The Open announcements are coming back! Sean and Tommy discuss that as well as the latest on CrossFit's plans for media production this season. Sara Sigmundsdottir has a new coach for the third t...
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Podium Picks with Chyna Cho - Disney Things from 2021-02-09T04:15:28
This week Podium Picks is the most magical place on Earth. Disney aficionado Chyna Cho joins Sean and Tommy as they draft their favorite things from the Mouse House. Picks must include a villain,...
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Fitness with Friends #53 - Brent Fikowski from 2021-02-06T19:02:13
Five-time CrossFit Games athlete Brent Fikowski joins Sean and Tommy to talk about the upcoming season, his approach to training, how he avoids overtraining and manages fatigue and why he still thi...
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#109 - Goodbye, GOAT and This Season Rules from 2021-02-04T16:04:08
Mat Fraser is calling it a career. Sean and Tommy reflect on his incredible accomplishments and what his absence means for the men's field in 2021. The rules for the semifinals have been released...
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Podium Picks with Pat Vellner - Famous Pairs from 2021-01-30T05:03:58
Some of the best things in life often come in pairs. Pat Vellner joins Sean and Tommy on this week's Podium Picks as they draft their top pairs from movies, sports, music and food. A scruffy scou...
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#108 - Rich gets Richer and a Conversation with Scott Panchik from 2021-01-27T22:56:39
You can get Rich but you may die trying. Despite a change in rules to the Affiliate Cup competition, Rich Froning has once again assembled a super team in Cookeville. Sean and Tommy discuss the n...
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Fitness with Friends #52 - Rich Froning from 2021-01-27T22:38:20
The rules of the Affiliate Cup have changed but the outcome may be the same. Once again Rich Froning has assembled a formidable group of athletes to represent CrossFit Mayhem. Froning joins Sean ...
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Podium Picks with Dan Bailey - Movie Soundtracks from 2021-01-25T04:23:58
Dan Bailey knows a lot about fitness, but how much does he know about movie soundtracks? Captain Beef Pillows himself goes up against Sean and Tommy in this week's edition of Podium Picks. Strate...
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TEF #107 - Good Things are Afoot and a Chat with Pat from 2021-01-21T04:01:49
The 2021 Season continues to come into focus but not as quickly as many people would like. Sean and Tommy try and offer some reassuring words to the community based on conversations they've had wi...
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Podium Picks with Jacob Heppner - Fight Scenes from 2021-01-16T05:13:12
A new year brings a new format for Podium Picks! Five-time CrossFit Games athlete Jacob Heppner joins Sean and Tommy as they pick their favorite fight scenes from movies and television in a five r...
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#106 - What's Bergeron Building and Way Too Early Predictions for the 2021 Season from 2021-01-14T04:57:48
Ben Bergeron has been busy. Sean and Tommy discuss the CompTrain Academy, what it could become in the years to come and why they love the approach he plans on taking with teenage athletes. The st...
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Friyay Q&A - Special Rulebook Edition from 2021-01-09T03:02:32
The rulebook for the 2021 CrossFit Games season has been released. Sean and Tommy held a live Q&A with their patrons and discussed changes to the team competition, the addition of new individual d...
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#105 - Mat vs. Rich (sort of), Familiar Faces in New Places and Know Your Continents from 2021-01-07T01:29:50
Mat Fraser and Rich Froning finally go head-to-head, but not in the way that everyone wanted. Sean and Tommy briefly discuss what happened and why it's getting blown out of proportion. Some big n...
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#104 - Rogue October and Reebok Rumors from 2020-12-30T17:29:27
The calendar for the 2021 Games season is starting to fill in. Rogue announces the Invitational will be held in Austin, Texas in October. Sean and Tommy discuss that decision and what it could me...
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Podium Picks #35 - Christmas Memories from 2020-12-25T05:28:28
Christmas is the time of year when plenty of great memories are made. Some are good, some are funny and others are downright crazy. Sean and Tommy share their favorite Christmas memories in this ...
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#103 - 2021 Season Holiday Hoopla and CrossFit Christmas from 2020-12-23T23:09:45
CrossFit gave us an early Christmas present last week when they released the framework for the 2021 Games season. Sean and Tommy discuss what they like, what they don't and the things on which the...
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Special Edition - Dave Castro Talks the 2021 Season from 2020-12-18T04:12:32
The framework for the 2021 season has been announced. CrossFit's Director of Sport Dave Castro joins Sean and Tommy to talk about the changes that were made, how they affect the different division...
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Podium Picks #34 - Christmas Songs from 2020-12-17T04:12:12
Christmas music is everywhere this time of year. While there are a lot of good songs, there are only a few that can be considered great. Sean and Tommy list their favorite songs of the season in ...
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#102 - Tia Goes Sledding and What's Up with Reebok? from 2020-12-17T02:53:46
Tia Toomey has already competed in the Summer Olympics. Now she may be on her way to competing in the Winter Olympics. Sean and Tommy discuss her recent move to South Korea to train with the Aust...
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Podium Picks #33 - Invitational Moments from 2020-12-10T23:39:58
The CrossFit Invitational was an annual team event that ran from 2012 through 2017. It featured some of the best individual athletes in the world competing together for national glory. Sean and T...
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#101 - Responding to Jillian and Combating Covid Closures from 2020-12-10T03:22:20
Jillian Michaels is saying dumb things about CrossFit again. Sean and Tommy discuss why what she said is so off base and what can and needs to be done about misinformation like this now and in the...
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Fitness with Friends #51 - Sara Sigmundsdottir and Snorri Baron from 2020-12-08T03:44:34
Sara Sigmundsdottir recently made news by leaving Nike and joining WIT. Sean and Tommy talk to her an her manager Snorri Baron about that decision and why it was best for her as well as the busine...
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Podium Picks #32 - Travel Pet Peeves from 2020-12-05T00:09:49
'Tis the season for travel (usually) and that means it's also the season for dealing with all the stuff you hate about traveling. Whether it's the really talkative person sitting next to you, peop...
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#100 - A Day with The Buttery Bros. from 2020-12-03T04:27:44
What better way to celebrate our 100th weekly episode than to welcome our good friends The Buttery Bros to the show!? Marston Sawyers and Heber Cannon join Sean and Tommy in the studio to talk abo...
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Podium Picks #31 - Thanksgiving Traditions from 2020-11-27T18:03:51
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and traditions. On this episode Sean and Tommy rank the things they look forward to the most on this annual holiday. Turkey dinner, delicious sides, cat...
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#99 - Adapting the Open and The Fittest Thanksgiving on Earth from 2020-11-26T02:46:56
Adaptive divisions are coming to the Open. Jed Snelson from Wheel WOD joins the show to talk about that and the upcoming Wheel WOD Open. Guess who's coming to dinner? Sean and Tommy put together...
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Fitness with Friends #50 - Logan Aldridge from 2020-11-24T05:46:51
Logan Aldridge is the Director of Training for the Adaptive Training Academy. In 2004 his left arm was amputated after a freak accident that occurred while he was helping his dad on the family boa...
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Podium Picks #30 - Games Finales from 2020-11-19T22:13:36
The final event at the CrossFit Games is always special. In this edition of Podium Picks Sean and Tommy list the finales that they think stand above the rest. A championship charge from out of no...
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#98 - Revisiting Roza and Performance Versus Programming from 2020-11-19T03:52:37
Sean and Tommy are back from their trip to Colorado to speak with CrossFit CEO Eric Roza. They talk about their main takeaways from the conversation and why they're even more excited about the fut...
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Podium Picks #29 - Halloween Candy from 2020-11-12T19:58:50
Everyone loves getting candy for Halloween, but there are some treats that just hit differently. On this edition of Podium Picks, Sean and Tommy rank their top Halloween candy. Chocolate classics...
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#97 - A Conversation with Eric Roza from 2020-11-11T07:02:51
On this special edition of Talking Elite Fitness Sean and Tommy sit down with Eric Roza in his home in Boulder, CO. CrossFit's CEO talks about the future of the sport of fitness and the media cove...
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#96 - A Memorable Season in a Forgettable Year from 2020-11-05T16:55:37
The 2019-2020 CrossFit Games season was unlike any we have ever seen. Sean and Tommy take a look back at the highlights from the Open, the Sanctioned Events that took place, the events that ultima...
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Podium Picks #28 - 2020 Games Moments from 2020-11-02T22:07:42
The 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games were unlike any other, but they still provided us with some pretty spectacular and memorable moments. Sean and Tommy rank their favorites in this edition of Podium P...
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#95 - Looking Back on the 2020 Games from 2020-10-28T22:07:08
One of the most unique CrossFit Games in history is...history. And speaking of history, both Mat Fraser and Tia Toomey made a lot of it this past weekend. Sean and Tommy look back on their domina...
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Special Edition - 2020 Games Day 2 Recap from 2020-10-25T03:28:13
Mat at Tia are at it again. Sean and Tommy discuss their dominant performances so far and where they stack up to some of the other great individual efforts we've seen in sports. There's a great r...
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Special Edition - 2020 Games Day 1 Recap from 2020-10-24T03:37:27
The first five events of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games are in the books and Sean and Tommy are here to recap the first day of action. They talk about what stood out, who surprised them and what a...
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Final Five - Mat Fraser from 2020-10-22T03:33:16
Mat Fraser is trying to make history for the second year in a row. After becoming the second man to win four-straight CrossFit Games Championships in 2019, he is looking to become the first to win...
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#94 - Let the Games Begin! from 2020-10-22T02:49:50
Stage Two of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games is finally here! Sean and Tommy break down the events we know and offer some speculation on the ones we don't. Have their picks for the podium changed ...
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Final Five - Brooke Wells from 2020-10-21T17:24:52
Brooke Wells is making her 6th consecutive appearance at the CrossFit Games and is hoping to end America's podium drought in the women's division. Last year she suffered a disappointing mishap in ...
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Final Five - Noah Ohlsen from 2020-10-20T16:51:24
Noah Ohlsen is making his 7th-straight appearance at the CrossFit Games. He had a career-best 2nd place overall finish in 2019. Ohlsen enters Stage Two of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games as a favo...
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Podium Picks #27 - Tearjerker Movies from 2020-10-20T16:40:47
Movies can make us laugh and cheer, but a lot of times they also make us cry. We all have those flicks that makes us tear up every time we watch them. Sean and Tommy reveal the movies that make t...
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Final Five - Haley Adams from 2020-10-20T02:43:58
Haley Adams is making her 2nd-straight individual appearance at the CrossFit Games. She finished 6th overall in 2019. She has also competed at the Games as a teenager three times winning her divis...
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Final Five - Justin Medeiros from 2020-10-17T04:53:05
Justin Medeiros is making his first career appearance at the CrossFit Games after earning his invite in November of 2019 at the Filthy 150. Sean and Tommy talk to him about his performance in Stag...
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#93 - Deciphering Day One and Podium Prognosticating from 2020-10-15T15:51:15
Dave Castro's clues continue. This time he drops a big one regarding the opening day of phase 2 of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy try and figure out what could be in store for the...
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Podium Picks #26 - Ranch Moments from 2020-10-15T02:55:42
The CrossFit Games are coming home! In honor of the return to Aromas, Sean and Tommy give their podium picks for the top moments at the Ranch. Struggles from a future star, an improbable comeback...
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Final Five - Katrin Davidsdottir from 2020-10-12T18:45:22
Katrin Davidsdottir is making her 8th career appearance at the CrossFit Games. She finished fourth in stage one of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games. Davidsdottir is a former 2-time champion and has f...
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#92 - Dave Drops Hints, Men's Fitness and Splitting it 50/50 from 2020-10-08T06:04:51
Dave Castro is putting the finishing touches on the events for Phase 2 of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games. Sean and Tommy discuss some of the tidbits that he posted on social media and what we migh...
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Podium Picks #25 - Back to School from 2020-10-07T16:42:45
We would all dread going back to school, but there were some things that helped make the experience a lot more enjoyable. Sean and Tommy rank the best parts of heading back into the classroom in t...
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Final Five - Sam Kwant from 2020-10-06T16:38:26
Sam Kwant is making his 4th career appearance at the CrossFit Games and took 4th place in Stage One this year. Kwant is coming off his best finish at the Games in 2019 when he finished 13th overal...
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Final Five - Jeff Adler from 2020-10-02T20:04
Canada's Jeff Adler is competing in the the CrossFit Games for the second time in his career. After a strong start in the opening event in 2019, he went on to finish 33rd overall. This year he fi...
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#91 - Ending America's Podium Drought and Hitting a Mega Milestone from 2020-10-01T06:07:26
For the first time since 2014 an American woman is going to stand on the podium at the CrossFit Games. But who will it be? Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend stops by to tell us why Brooke ...
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Podium Picks #24 - Dream Cars from 2020-09-30T17:47:26
We all have those cars we wish we could own one day. On this episode of Podium Picks Sean and Tommy embrace their inner gear heads and reveal the cars they wish they could have. Tricked out recrea...
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Final Five - Kari Pearce from 2020-09-27T22:02:40
Kari Pearce is making her 6th career appearance at the CrossFit Games and is one of the five women who will be competing at the Ranch in Aromas, California in October. She joins Sean and Tommy to t...
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Fitness with Friends #49 - Dave Castro from 2020-09-23T21:33:59
It's the Dave Castro hat trick! CrossFit's Director of Sport sits down with Sean and Tommy to talk about Stage 1 of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games, what we can expect for Stage 2, and the latest o...
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Podium Picks #23 - Stage 1 Moments from 2020-09-22T05:20:44
It's so nice to be talking about competition again! Stage 1 of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games is in the books and there were plenty of great moments throughout the weekend. Sean and Tommy give th...
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#90 - Stage 1 Games Recap with Friends from 2020-09-21T06:07:09
We are down to the final 5! We know the men and women who will be coming to Aromas to compete in person. Sean and Tommy take a look back on the weekend that was and welcome a special guest to hel...
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#89 - Let the Games Begin and Talking Elite Women from 2020-09-16T22:44:51
It's CrossFit Games week! Official Friend of the Show Brian Friend joins Sean and Tommy to break down the events that have been announced and to analyze the 30 female athletes who are vying for a ...
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Podium Picks #22 - Childhood Cartoons from 2020-09-14T20:09:07
What was better than watching cartoons after school or on a Saturday morning as a kid? Not much. Sean and Tommy run down their top childhood cartoons on this edition of podium picks. Real Americ...
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#88 - Teen Beat and Men's Fitness Online from 2020-09-10T04:27:17
Hey, everyone! Look! We actually have competition to discuss! Joel Godett stops by to help Sean and Tommy recap the teens competition that took place last weekend at the Pit Fitness Ranch in Mic...
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Podium Picks #21 - 20th Century Video Games from 2020-09-08T19:07:34
The 80s and 90s were the golden age of video games. On this edition of Podium Picks, Sean and Tommy rank their top games from the 20th century. it's time to take a trip back to your childhood wi...
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#87 - Games Latest, Teens Take to The Pit and Answering Your Questions About our Season Structure from 2020-09-03T03:12:46
The CrossFit Games are creeping closer. We give you the latest news on the virtual phase of competition and what you can expect from a media standpoint. Some of the top teens in CrossFit are head...
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Podium Picks #20 - Games Equipment from 2020-09-01T20:38:37
The athletes are always the main attraction at the CrossFit Games, but the equipment they use can often steal the spotlight. From the small but important to the giant and formidable, Sean and Tomm...
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Fitness with Friends #48 - Lt. Ronald Perez, NYPD CrossFit from 2020-08-31T19:26:19
Lt. Ronald Perez has been with the NYPD for 18 years. He is one of the people who helped open NYPD CrossFit a little more than a year ago. Recently, NYPD CrossFit has been partnering with Afrobrut...
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Special Edition: Games Season Solved! from 2020-08-27T18:40:53
What should the new CrossFit Games season look like? How do you blend the Sanctioned Events with the old Regional structure and create a season that is easy to understand and extremely exciting? ...
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#86 - Masters of their Domain, Advisory Council Announced and Eric Roza's Media Tour from 2020-08-27T05:36:49
An actual in-person event took place last weekend and Tommy was there to witness it firsthand. He and Sean discuss the Masters Fitness Collective that was held in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Could this b...
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Podium Picks #19 - Guilty Pleasure Music from 2020-08-25T06:09:54
You know those songs you shouldn't like but you do? This episode is all about those. Sean and Tommy give you the songs, genres, artists and albums they're ashamed to admit they actually enjoy. Yo...
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Fitness with Friends #47 - Will Bald from 2020-08-21T20:02:48
How do you hold an event during a pandemic? Will Bald may have the answer. He put on the Bacon Beatdown in Florida in July, an event that hosted nearly 1,000 athletes and fans. Sean and Tommy ta...
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#85 - Talk of the Town Hall from 2020-08-20T20:02:32
The Eric Roza era has begun. CrossFit's new owner and CEO held his first virtual town hall on Wednesday. He answered questions on everything from diversity, helping affiliates outside the United ...
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Podium Picks #18 - Fantastic Finishes from 2020-08-18T18:20:57
It's not how you start, it's how you finish. In this episode of Podium Picks Sean and Tommy rank their top fantastic finishes over the years from the CrossFit Games season. Wins that launched leg...
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Fitness with Friends #46 - Mat Fraser from 2020-08-14T19:04:52
The champ is here! Four-time CrossFit Games champion Mat Fraser joins Sean and Tommy to talk about the recent change to the CrossFit Games format, his impressions of Eric Roza, having Tia Toomey a...
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#84 - The New (Virtual) Reality of the CrossFit Games and CrossFit Titans, Go! from 2020-08-12T23:44:28
The CrossFit Games are going virtual. Sean and Tommy discuss the decision to hold the first part of the Games online with the top five men and women advancing to Aromas for an in-person competitio...
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Podium Picks #17 - Sports Movies from 2020-08-11T04:21
They love sports and they love movies. So why not do a Podium Picks that combine both? Sean and Tommy count down their favorite sports movies of all time. Get some popcorn, find a seat and see if ...
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#83 - No Trouble in Bubbles and Let's Learn About Private Equity! from 2020-08-06T07:19:44
No news is good news as the CrossFit Games are still a "go" for September. Sean and Tommy discuss what we've learned so far from the returns of the NBA, NHL and MLB and what best practices from th...
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Podium Picks #16 - Competition Lifts from 2020-08-03T20:26:53
There have been plenty of big lifts during big moments throughout the years, but which ones are the biggest of them all? Tia's 270? Fraser's clean in 2019? Cody Anderson's 310 in 2014? Sean and Tom...
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#82 - Sold! (Officially), Klink has Company and Testing Talk with Sean Sweeney from 2020-07-30T05:04:05
CrossFit officially has a new owner. Sean and Tommy discuss some of the initial details of the finalized sale to Eric Roza. We have another member of the 500 pound back squat and sub-5:00 mile cl...
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Podium Picks #15 - Marvel Movies from 2020-07-27T20:12:13
It was bound to happen sooner or later. Grab your Infinity Gauntlet, a Vibranium Shield, Mjolnir and get settled in your Helicarrier as Sean and Tommy run down their top Marvel movies on this edit...
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#81 - Testing Time, To Games or not to Games and Kittelberger's Colorado Coverage from 2020-07-23T07:32:07
California is shutting back down, but plans for the CrossFit Games continue to ramp up. Dave Castro and some athletes are busy testing events at The Ranch, but are they being overly optimistic? S...
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Podium Picks #14 - Karaoke Songs from 2020-07-18T05:30:39
It's a sing along time as Sean and Tommy tune up their top karaoke songs! From crooner classics to recent hits, they are definitely in tune as they figure out which song tops the charts. What son...
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#80 - The Amazing Adam, A Big Step in the Big Peach and Summiting with Steph from 2020-07-16T07:07:11
Score one for the big guys! Sean and Tommy discuss Adam Klink's 5:00 mile and 500 pound back squat and try and figure out what the next challenge should be. The CrossFit Scholarship held its firs...
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Fitness with Friends #45 - Athena Perez from 2020-07-14T22:46:25
Athena Perez is a Transformation Life Coach and CrossFit L1 trainer who's new book is entitled Lifting the Wait. It chronicles her abusive and traumatic childhood, the unhealthy relationship with ...
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Podium Picks #13 - Rookie Moments from 2020-07-11T07:53:53
You have to start somewhere. Before some of the biggest names in CrossFit became the dominant athletes we know today, they turned heads as rookies at the Games. Who takes the gold when it comes t...
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Fitness with Friends #44 - Arielle Sanders from 2020-07-11T07:15:46
Arielle Sanders is an up and coming black CrossFit athlete who trains at Terminus Strength and Conditioning in Atlanta, GA. She has been a vocal advocate for improving diversity in the CrossFit spa...
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#79 - Athletes, Assemble! Mayhem Moved and The (CrossFit) Titan Games from 2020-07-09T07:34:49
Games Athletes are taking fitness with friends to a whole new level! Sean and Tommy talk about the newly formed Professional Fitness Athletes' Association, what its goals are and how we might see ...
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Podium Picks #12 - Fourth of July from 2020-07-04T19:17:46
It's a star spangled edition of Podium Picks! This episode promises plenty of fireworks as Tommy and Sean unveil their favorite things about celebrating America's birthday. Put on your red, white...
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#78 - Dave Debrief, Welcome Back, Carroll and Scholarship Sentiments from 2020-07-02T04:47:58
Sean and Tommy have a lot to talk about following their interview with Dave Castro. They discuss where they agree with him, where they don't and what they could have done better while talking with...
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Fitness With Friends #43 - Dave Castro from 2020-06-28T01:05:25
Dave Castro returns to talk about everything going on with CrossFit and the CrossFit Games in the midst of the sale of the company to Eric Roza. We talk about the perceived problems with the cultu...
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Podium Picks #11 - Dad Moves from 2020-06-27T02:36:38
It's the father of all Podium Picks episodes! Put on your Air Monarchs, sit back in your favorite recliner, make sure nobody is messing with the thermostat and grab a cold one as Sean and Tommy ran...
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#77 - Under New Ownership from 2020-06-25T01:46:04
Greg Glassman is out. Eric Roza is in. The former tech executive and founder of CrossFit Sanitas in Colorado is your new Owner and CEO of CrossFit. Sean and Tommy talk about their first impressi...
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Podium Picks #10 - Rogue Invitational Moments from 2020-06-20T08:06:49
It's a return to competition on this week's episode. From monster lifts to incredible feats of endurance, Sean and Tommy take a look back at the top moments from the Rogue Invitational. Will Tia'...
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#76 - Delay of Games, Dave's Districts and Rogue Invitational Recap from 2020-06-18T06:55:36
The CrossFit Games have been pushed back. Tommy and Sean discuss the reasons for the delay and what good may come of it. Will you volunteer as tribute for your District? Dave Castro unveils a new...
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Fitness with Friends #42 - Honorable Judge Gerald Parker from 2020-06-17T00:52:28
Honorable Judge Gerald Parker was elected to the Common Pleas Court Bench, General Division, in November of 2018, taking office in early January of 2019. He is the first African-American male judge...
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Podium Picks #9 - Childhood Toys from 2020-06-16T05:53:01
There's no playing around on this episode as Sean and Tommy unveil their podium picks for their favorite childhood toys. Sean brings out some radical 80's classics while Tommy yells, "Cowabunga!" ...
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