The crew talks about some facets of competitive CrossFit, more 2023 Games Season happenings, and, frankly, some “lenient” applications of fundamental logic (read: Appeal Processes) by the sport’s governing body in some areas (and not others.) But first we quickly discuss the college apartment of James and Tobo which unsurprisingly required cleaning before Matt and others came over, has lots of cheap beer in the fridge and lots of duct tape on the floor, plus plenty of beverages (chasers) on the ...
May 05, 2023•56 min•Ep. 72
The group talks hot dogs and the age group online qualifier. We also talk about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold successfully qualified for the North America West Semifinals. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 71
The gang talks about the ups and downs of the 2023 team quarterfinals after all scores have been submitted but with the leaderboard yet to be finalized. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 70
Currently, we are knee-deep in team quarterfinals. But individual quarterfinals are in the books, and we are recapping everything about them from the specific workouts, to the overall test a fitness it presented, and how Crossfit HQ administered the competition logistically, plus many more musings. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 69
Who would've thought? Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITY Buy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 68
To finish up talking about the CrossFit Open, we talk about the final workout for this stage of the season 23.3.
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 67
Back at it again just like last week talking about CrossFit Open Workouts 23.2a & 23.2b with the squad.
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 66
The gang sits down to talk about CrossFit Open Workout 23.1
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 65
James the producer is back, Teddy is missing in action, and several special guests join us for a one-of-a-kind episode where Captains draft the athletes who will make up their team's roster for the 2023 edition of the Intramural Open Teams at Blues City Athletics.
Feb 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 64
The gang does a follow up discussion on dealing with CrossFit and their drug policies. They chat possible changes to better the sport and just because they enforce harsh penalties is no indication of knowledge of the environment.
Feb 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 63
As an athlete, what you need to know if you get a positive drug test in CrossFit. The gang gets together to discuss their recent 4-year sanction from CrossFit and go over some eye opening information about HQ’s drug testing policies.
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 62
We talk about the Rogue Invitational happening this weekend and who we think will do well in each of the workouts.
Oct 28, 2022•46 min•Ep. 61
We discuss how this offseason we've seen a lot of Games Athletes switching training camps. How will it impact their performance? What does it mean for the various training camps?
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Ep. 60
For any sport to grow, it needs more eyeballs on it. It needs fans — both in attendance and watching the broadcast — to generate revenue and succeed financially. So, the fan experience and watchability of the action for spectators is a critical component in professionalizing the sport of CrossFit. Inspired by a Morning Chalk Up article, we examine this past year's CrossFit Games to discuss workouts that played well for the fans watching. And we brainstorm about ways to improve some of the workou...
Sep 30, 2022•58 min•Ep. 59
We examine the final day at the CrossFit Games workout by workout.
Sep 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 58
We recap the fourth day of competition at the CrossFit Games.
Sep 12, 2022•38 min•Ep. 57
We recap the events from day three at the CrossFit Games that featured workouts: The Capitol Up and Over Echo Press Links & Resources: 2022 CrossFit Games Leaderboard 2022 CrossFit Games Workouts Wall Facing HSPU Breakdown The Capitol Finish Day Three of the 2022 CrossFit Games — Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid on Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Cl...
Sep 03, 2022•47 min•Ep. 56
The crew gets together to begin their recap of the 2022 CrossFit Games. Links & Resources: 2022 CrossFit Games Leaderboard 2022 CrossFit Games Workouts Day 1 of the 2022 CrossFit Games Day 2 of the 2022 CrossFit Games — Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid on Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel Follow the Blues City CrossFit...
Aug 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 55
Welcome back! After a month off from the podcast for our "summer vacation" (read: not vacation for Taylor since she's been planning their WEDDING), the three of us are back to discuss the cuts at this year's CrossFit Games, the latest Games documentary recently released & other nuggets from what an elite CrossFit competition is like from behind-the-scenes, plus some big news for Teddy. Enjoy listening.
Jul 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 54
The last two spots for the 2022 CrossFit Games are on the line for Individuals in the Last Chance Qualifier. We recap the workouts and leaderboard after the first two events from today. And we look ahead to what may unfold tomorrow in the final two workouts as athletes look to punch their ticket to the Games. (Go, Royce Dunn! And Jacob Pfaff!)
Jul 01, 2022•53 min•Ep. 53
After a month of semifinals, we discuss some of the biggest moments.
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 52
In this episode, the crew talks about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold did at their recent CrossFit Games Semifinal—The Syndicate Crown in Knoxville, TN—during the second and third days of competition.
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, the crew talks about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold did at their recent CrossFit Games Semifinal—The Syndicate Crown in Knoxville, TN—during the first day of competition.
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 50
We recap the Masters Quarterfinals (and Occupational Games) competition. Also, the Blues City CrossFit Team got their official invite to Semifinals. Which of the four North American semis were they seeded into? What does it mean for Taylor Streid who also qualified as an Individual for semis? And we wrap up by discussing what is different about the test at a Team Semifinal compared to the Quarterfinals. Links & Resources: 2022 CrossFit Age Group Quarterfinals Leaderboard 2022 CrossFit Occupa...
May 05, 2022•47 min•Ep. 49
Links & Resources: Teddy's Crossfit Content YouTube Channel 2022 CrossFit Team Quarterfinals Leaderboard — Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid on Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram...
Apr 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 48
Links & Resources: Blues City CrossFit Team Workout 1 Team Quarterfinals Workouts CrossFit HQ's Interesting Workout Standards Team Quarterfinals Leaderboard — Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid on Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 47
Nothing says controversy like shuttle runs. — Links & Resources: Andrew Hiller's YouTube Channel CrossFit Quarterfinals Leaderboard Questionable Reps In CrossFit Post — Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid on Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram...
Apr 04, 2022•51 min•Ep. 46
Co-host Taylor Streid finishes (unofficially) in 37th place in North America Women's division for individual quarterfinals. We breakdown each of her five workouts. Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram...
Mar 29, 2022•51 min•Ep. 45
We look at the impressive performances from individual quarterfinals at Blues City CrossFit. Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram...
Mar 29, 2022•37 min•Ep. 44
One stage of the journey is over. Another begins. — Links & Resources: Watch Taylor Streid and Stephen Wallace finish out 22.3 with unbroken final sets of thrusters . Watch the full video of Taylor Streid taking on 22.3 at Blues City CrossFit during Friday Night Lights. — Our Links: Follow Taylor Streid Instagram Subscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel Follow Matt Dettmann on Instagram Learn more about Blues City CrossFit Follow Teddy Williams on Instagram Subscribe to the Clydesdale Me...
Mar 16, 2022•57 min•Ep. 43
