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KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILS

JOHN WOOLEY & NIKI BRAZIERmakewodsgreatagain.com
The regular podcast by content creator John Wooley of @makewodsgreatagain & Niki Brazier where they share perspectives on fitness, health, and obstacles facing the everyday athlete while having some fun along the way. Available everywhere.
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Episodes

K&C Ep 15: Happy Hour with Dave Colina

We are joined by Founder and Owner of O2 Recovery drink for a happy hour. We make some mixed drinks and solve the problems of the world or at least we drink enough to think we did. This episode is brought to you by RP. Save 10% by using our code "KC10"at renaissanceperiodization.com

Dec 03, 20211 hr 13 min

K&C Ep 14: Kari Pearce

Kari Pearce joins to show to discuss her retirement as well as her business Powerabs and the new PHIIT launch. This episode is brought to you by Renaissance Periodization (RP). Use our code "KC10" to save 10% on everything including sale items (one on one coaching excluded) at renaissanceperiodization.com

Nov 29, 202145 min

K&C Ep 13: Danielle Brandon

CrossFit Games Athlete Danielle Brandon joins the show to talk about her life in Vegas, her recent travels, her mindset going into the new Games season and whats next for her. This episode is brought to you by AIRWAAV. Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales begin 11/22 and run thru 11/30. Use code KC10 to save an additional 10% off at checkout. airwaav.com

Nov 19, 20211 hr 2 min

K&C Ep 12: Holiday Crossfit Gift Ideas

In this episode we give suggestions of things we use in CrossFit or CrossFit adjacent that we think would make great gift ideas for the CrossFitter in your life...

Nov 12, 20211 hr 4 min

K&C Ep 10: Larissa Cunha

Our guest this week is Brazilian 2X CrossFit South American Champion Larissa Cunha. Larissa recently received a ban from CrossFit for testing positive for a prohibited substance in the lead up to the Games and comes on the show to share her story of how it happened, the process she has been going thru since then, and where it stands today.

Nov 05, 202159 min

K&C Ep 9: Dallin Pepper

3x CrossFit Teen Male Teen Champion Dallin Pepper joins the show to discuss all the amazing things going on in his life. We talk about his new training camp, what it's like to make the transition from teen to elite competition, his move to Florida and much more.

Oct 28, 202154 min

K&C Ep 8: Chase Ingraham

Chase Ingraham joins the show. Chase is a broadcaster that you have likely heard and seen covering the CrossFit Games and events such as the Rogue Invitational. He also hosts the official CrossFit Games Podcast as well as his own show "Get With The Programming". Additionally he is an affiliate owner of CrossFit Big D in Dallas Texas.

Oct 22, 20211 hr 19 min

K&C Ep 7: Tasia Percevecz

In this episode we are joined by CrossFit Games Athlete & Director of Operation of CrossFit Mayhem Tasia Percevecz. We spend time discussing what is new in her life since she retired from competing, her role with CrossFit Mayhem & Mayhem Missions, her friendship/mentorship with Haley Adams as well as our normal podcast foolishness.

Oct 15, 202153 min

K&C Ep 6: Dr. Nick Nwabueze MD, Gavin Young w/ The Phoenix, Connor Young w/ Ample

This episode is our last one recorded live at the CrossFit Games capturing interesting voices within the community. This is a 3 part episode: *Part One features Dr. Nick Nwabueze MD aka @thefittestdoc discussing heath and wellness with CrossFit as well as what he is working on with CrossFit Health. *Part two feature Gavin Young from The Phoenix which is a group withing our community that has help over 42,000 people across America rise above addiction. *Part Three is with Connor Young who is an e...

Oct 08, 20211 hr 19 min

K&C Ep 5: My apology to Ricky Garard, CrossFit News + Sam Dancer

In this episode Niki and I discuss the recent clearing the air by Ricky Garard on the CF Games Podcast, the return of CrossFit health, random Games Athlete news and Niki's appearance on the "Girls Gone WOD" Podcast. We also have an episode of interesting voices from the community recorded at the CrossFit Games with Sam Dancer where we discussed his new charity the Dancer Love Foundation. Charities and Shoutouts in this episode: https://forgingyouthresilience.org/ https://www.battlecancer.com/ ht...

Oct 01, 20211 hr 28 min

K&C Ep 4: Niki gets the green light to train + CF Games Masters Athlete Ryan McCarthy + CF Games Champion Adaptive Division Val Cohen

In this episode Niki gets the green light to start training again + 2 more episodes from our "interesting voices in the community" series. John caught up with Master Athlete Ryan McCarthy from New Zealand and discussed his journey from gymnastics and rugby to CF plus how difficult and expensive competing can be for international athletes. John also did a post Games segment with newly crowned CF Games Champion Val Cohen from the adaptive division where they discussed how she went from being a com...

Sep 25, 20211 hr 7 min

K&C Ep 3: Niki & John catch up on events + Sage Burgener

In part one Niki and John catch up on social media comments, John's new podcast ventures, the Masters Fitness Collective, and of course we discuss baby stuff. In part two John interviews the amazing and witty Sage Burgener, weightlifting coach with "Burgener Strength" and host of her own show "The bad bitch podcast"

Sep 17, 20211 hr 4 min

K&C Ep 2: Maggie Pairan & Faith RXD

This 2 part episode was recorded live at the CrossFit Games at the Strong Coffee Company booth. Part one is with Maggie Pairan who recently won the Pit Fitness Elite Teen Throwdown, qualified and competed in Semifinals at the MACC this summer, and is a training partner of CrossFit Games Champion Sam Briggs. Part two is with Faith RXD which is a faith based organization within the CrossFit Community .

Sep 12, 20211 hr 2 min

Ep 161: NIKI's BACK! plus a name change and a CF wedding

Niki rejoins the show to discuss baby Hunter, what it's like to be a new mom and all that comes with it as well as our usual foolishness. We also discuss our upcoming name change. The second half of the show is our continuing series with interesting voices within the CrossFit community and I had a chance to sit down with Eric and Lori Beth Herman who got married at the CrossFit Games by Heber of the Buttery Bros.

Aug 26, 20211 hr 7 min

Ep 160: ULIFTU & Abmat

2 episodes in 1. The first is with the good folks at ULIFTU which is a charitable organization that uses fitness to break the cycles of incarceration and chronic disease by helping prepare both incarcerated and returned citizens with careers as professional fitness coaches. The second is with the co-owner of Abamt which is an institution in the CrossFit space not only coming up with creative and inventive products but giving back to our community as well. This episode was brought to you by: AIRW...

Aug 19, 20211 hr 13 min

Ep 159: Dr. Kelly Starrett

Dr. Kelly Starrett joined the show as it was being recorded live at the CrossFit Games. We had a fantastic discussion about human performance, memes, raccoons, and water polo. It's always fun and educational with Kelly. This episode is brought to you by GENUCAN. Go to their website at ucan.co and use the code "wods" to save 20% on your order.

Aug 12, 202144 min

CROSSFIT GAMES RECAP

Steph Chung joins to discuss our recap of the week in Madison, the performances of the week, surprises from competition, withdrawals from injury and illness, the teens in their first major competition, Teams, and our takeaways. This episode brought to you by: - Goodr: Use MPGA15 to save 15% at checkout (US only) - Airwaav

Aug 06, 20211 hr 19 min

CROSSFIT GAMES LIVE UPDATE (Day 1)

Our first EVER live update from the CrossFit Games. Our bestie Steph Chung joined us to discuss the individuals day one action and talk about the overall experience this year. We also have BIG NEWS at the end about the show itself.

Jul 30, 202147 min

Ep 155: CrossFit Games preview

We chat with CrossFit Games athlete Stephanie Chung about what the CrossFit Games week is like from an athletes perspective and everything they can expect. We also give a quick preview of athletes to watch for. This episode is brought to you by: Goodr sunglasses. Use code MPGA15 to save 15% Airwaav Performance Mouthpiece. GEN UCAN. Use "WODS" at checkout to save 20%

Jul 24, 20211 hr 22 min

Ep 154 - Dale King CrossFit Affiliate Field Leader

This episode we chat with Dale King who is the owner of PSKC CrossFit, Co-Founder of Doc Spartan, Co-Founder of Team Some Assembly Required and a CrossFit Affiliate Field Leader. We discuss the trials and obstacles that affiliates are currently facing as well the added support that the leadership at CF home office is providing them. This episode is brought to you by UCAN. Save 20% with the code "WODS" and also brought to you by Goodr. Save 15% with the code MPGA15 at checkout.

Jul 15, 20211 hr 2 min

Ep 153: LCQ + Mike Cary, Father of Emma Cary

John & Niki break down this weekends Last Chance Qualifier & have a continuation of the "CrossFit Fathers" series with Mike Cary, father of CrossFit Games teen phenom Emma Cary This episode is brought to you by UCAN. Use "WODS" at checkout to save 20%

Jul 01, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep 152: George Chung

The second episode in our "CrossFit fathers" series is with George Chung. George aka "Papa Chung" is the father of CrossFit Games athlete and "comeback kid" Steph Chung. George spent time with us discussing what it is like raising a high level athlete as well as how you balance it out with your entire family.

Jun 24, 202133 min

Ep 151: Fathers Day Series: Gerry Paulson

A multi part series for Fathers Day chatting with the parents of CrossFit Games Athletes. The first installment is Gerry Paulson, father of multi CrossFit Games Competitor a recent podium finisher at the Granite Games Tim Paulson.

Jun 18, 202134 min

Ep 150: Granite Games Recap

Recap of the 2021 Granite Games CrossFit Semifinal with a breakdown of the weekends events and performances. This episode brought to you by Grillyourassoff.com Use code "Ass15" at checkout to save 15%

Jun 08, 202149 min

Ep 149: CrossFit Semifinals MACC recap and Granite Games preview

John and Niki discuss their most recent trip to the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge as well as preview the upcoming Granite Games. This episode brought to you by: AIRWAAV Performance Mouthpiece Grillyourassoff.com - Use "Ass15" to save 15%

Jun 02, 202147 min

Ep 148: MACC Semi Finals Preview

We discuss the 1st of the upcoming SemiFinal CrossFit Games events, the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. This episode is brought to you by grillyourassoff.com

May 12, 202139 min

Ep 147: The female CrossFit athlete's experience in social media

Three everyday CrossFitters (Isley Boyarski, Hannah Gulu, & Mercedes Wyenberg) join the show to discuss their experience with being a female CrossFitter in social media. We discuss the relentless amount of unsolicited and often vulgar direct messages and pictures they receive daily and well as how that affects them both emotionally and in the behavior. This episode is brought to you by grillyourassoff.com. Use "ass15" to save 15% at checkout.

May 05, 202154 min

Ep 146: Q&A from listeners

John & Niki take questions from listeners. This episode brought to you by AIRWAAV

Apr 28, 202155 min
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