You guys have been asking for an "Ole Roy" update so here is a very special Father's Day Edition on Make PODs Great Again. My 75 year old dad took time to chat with Niki and I about his CrossFit journey and how it's changed his life. If you are looking for a feel good story to remember why you fell in love with CrossFit to begin with, this is it. This episode is brought to you my Mobility MVMNT. Svae 25% by using MPGA25 at checkout.
In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Logan Aldridge and Alec Zirkenbach of the Adaptive training Academy. ATA is an education-focused organization built by adaptive training community leaders. ATA’s seminar staff are all adaptive athletes and are actively training adaptive athletes around the world. They are on the ground everyday listening to the needs of the adaptive community and directing ATA’s focus to address those requests. This episode is brought to you by Mobility MVMNT.
In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Adrian Conway. Adrian is the owner of FNX, a 4x CrossFit Games athlete and 3x team champion. We spent time talking about all of the most recent events in CrossFit, his thoughts on Dave Castro, forgiveness and grace, how to address diversity in CrossFit, as well as a his thoughts on whats next. This episode is brought to you by Mobility MVMNT.
In this episode we discuss Greg Glassman's retirement, Dave Castro taking over as CEO, the future of the affiliates, and questions from fans. This episode is brought to you by Mobility MVMNT.
John and Niki discuss the current state of CrossFit, the CEOs tweets & emails, Gyms leaving in droves, and what is potentially next for the sport and community. This episode brought to you by Mobility MVMNT.
This episode we are joined my CrossFit Games athlete Marquan Jones. We spent time talking about the current racial climate in the US, diversity in CrossFit, How he is making a difference as an affiliate owner, the impact his parents had on his life, and his thoughts on the 2020 CrossFit Games. The episode is brought to you by Mobility MVMNT.
We had the honor and privilege to spend this episode with CrossFit Games Athlete Elijah Muhammad. With the turbulent and tragic events happening currently in our communities, Elijah was kind enough to lend his perspective, give advice and keen insight into the complex and often hard to openly discuss topic of race. This episode is brought to you by Mobility MVMNT.
Amazing conversation chatting with Rory Mckernan baout what her has going on down in Tennessee, what life is like as they are coming out of quarantine, his thoughts on CrossFit, and his new found love of the guitar. This weeks episode partner is Mobility MVMNT.
CrossFit Games Champion Ben Smith as well as his brothers Alec, & Dane Smith (who are accomplished CrossFit athletes as well) came on the pod to discuss their new business ventures and to update us on the exciting things going on in their lives currently as well as what they have coming up next.
In this episode we have an amazing discussion with Scott Brits, the founder of Battle Cancer. Scott is doing amazing work in the CrossFit community serving our community through fundraising and supporting our peers that have been battling this disease.
Niki and I sit down with Jessica and talk about how she living the dream currently in Missouri, her team training, her nursing career, and what is on the horizon.
Noah came on the show to chat about how the pandemic is impacting his training and business. We chatted about his CrossFit Games experience, how people view him, his go to "cheat meal" and what is next for him on the horizon.
We had an absolute BLAST chatting with CrossFit Games Athlete Pat Vellner about everything from his current training, house shopping, his wedding plans, the "feud" with Dave Castro, punishments during the Open, his career, and even my dad. The episode sponsored by Optimizeme Nutrition.
We had a great time chatting with CrossFit Games athlete Margaux Alvarez about how she is handling the quarantine, what it means to her and her business, CrossFit (of course), and whats next for her this year.
Remember last years CrossFit Games Wild Card? Well Hunter is back and kind enough to sit down and chat with us about everything he has going on. We talk about his training, his wild card experience, why he thinks he should be in professional wrestling, his mustache, and why he thinks he would make an excellent porn star. Good times. This episode is sponsored by Hero CBD offering premium, American made, THC free CBD. A portion of all of their proceeds goes to veterans.
Scott & Christin Panchik come on the show to discuss their new baby on the way, how the quarantine is affecting their lives and the affiliate that they own. Scott also has a righteous new beard that we discuss and we suggest a few baby names.
In this episode we catch up with Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers better known as The Buttery Bros. We catch up with all the buttery happenings that they have going on during the quarantine.
In this episode Niki and John chatted with Traci Bates who is the owner of the product we all love to hate, Assault Bike. We chatted about all of the ways the bike is terrible and how Traci could own something so evil when she is so incredible kind and nice. This episode is brought to you by Coach Soak and their amazing mineral bath soaks.
We had a great time catching up with our buddy and CrossFit broadcasting LEGEND, Sean Woodland. Sean is getting used to being a new dad while trying to navigate the ever changing CF Games season, managing his own podcast and show Talking Elite Fitness, and brought a ton fo fun conversation to this episode. This episode is brought to you by Coach Soak and their amazing line of muscle recover soaks.
In this episode we had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Watts who is the Director of Global Athlete Performance at Under Armour. We had the opportunity to discuss the work UA is putting in with CrossFit athletes such as James Newbury and Marquan Jones to better understand the human potential, how they apply that to their brand and apparel, and what is coming up in the future. Really interesting discussion. This episode is brought to you by Coachsoak.com and their fantastic line of muscle re...
On this episode we are joined by the very fun and amazing Dani Speegle. We talk about everything under the sun including how Dani is handling quarantine, her shoulder issues, and weirdos in her DMs. This episode brought to you by "Coach Soak" helping athletes feel better thru muscle recovery. Special discount offer in the show. GO to coachsoak.com to order.
Niki and John chat with CrossFit Games athlete Steph Chung about how she is handling the quarantine, how it's changed her training and lifestyle, and pretty much everything under the sun.
Dave and Camille come on the show to discuss their businesses "Thundrbro" & Feroce Fitness, the amazing work they are doing in the community during the pandemic, and how they are juggling all this now that they are expecting a baby.
John & Niki discuss the impact of the quarantine on the community at large, their personal lives, Sanctionals & the CrossFit Games and WOD on the Waves.
John & Niki give a special update regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the CrossFit season as well as how it is impacting the affiliates.
Armen joined us to discuss his journey in CrossFit, his many OG stories, the times he pissed off CrossFit, and what's next for his content.
Travis talks to us about his experience at Wodapalooza, what he has going on with team competition, his amazing weightless journey in CrossFit, and the humiliation challenge he does during the Open.
In this episode we chat with Chris Hinshaw. Chis is the founder of aerobiccapacity.com and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. He is the coach to hundreds of athletes that range from the day-to-day fitness enthusiast looking to efficiently and effectively improve their aerobic fitness to professional surfers, Olympians, and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu World Champions to more than three-dozen podium athletes & teams at the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 C...
In this episode we chat with Saxon Panchik who just punched his 3rd ticket to the CrossFit Games by finishing 4th at Wodapalooza. We discuss his training, family, his love of coaching, his recent marriage, and what's next for him during the sanctional season.
In this episode Niki and john talk to CrossFit Games athlete Jacob Heppner. We discuss his family, friendships, intense training, OCR, the CrossFit Games, his hemp farm, and basically everything under the sun.
