Bo has an incredible resume. Dave originally met Bo when he was a Strength Coach for a huge variety of sports at the US Olympic Training Center. Since then, Bo has been the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the UFC, the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Michigan, and he is Currently the Assistant Athletic Director at Texas A&M. Bo has worked with such a wide variety of different athletic disciplines that it makes his skill set incredibly unique. Talk...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min
For our 200th episode, we brought on one of the OG's of CrossFit. Dave Lipson was a multi-time Games Athlete, a professional baseball player, and a long time member of the prestigious CrossFit Seminar Staff. Dave is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to fitness and performance. Most recently, Dave has taken his years of experience and directed them towards his new fitness goals within the world of Bodybuilding. We spend a large part of the conversation discussing how training for hype...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Today we welcome Pat Vellner back to the show for his second time. Pat had an incredible season this year, winning WZA on a team, being crowned the Second Fittest Man on Earth at the Games, and most recently winning the Rogue Invitational. We love having Pat on the show, he is fun to chat with and always speaks with passion and excitement about whatever topic is at hand. We cover everything from the challenges of parenthood while having two professions, his training, the differences between the ...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min
As we prepare for the launch of our newest program in the Power Monkey Training App, Handstand Walking - Advanced, we decided to take an episode and pick the brain of our Captain and the creator of the plan, Dave Durante. Dave goes into depth regarding what the new plan entails, and what you will get out of it. Specifically, this plan will take an athlete who can Handstand Walk in a straight line and develop their skills such that they can walk in any direction, over and around any obstacle, and...
Nov 29, 2023•56 min
We welcome back today one of our favorite people, and wealth of knowledge when it comes to the nutritional sciences: Dr. Mike Molloy, owner and founder of M2 Performance Nutrition. Today we had a very specific topic that we wanted to discuss with Dr. Mike. Training for Performance vs. Longevity. Recently we have become more and more interested in what it means to eat and train while keeping our future health in mind, not just whether we can write a faster time up on the board. We realized that t...
Nov 22, 2023•57 min
Megan was a world class athlete in maybe one of the most insane sports there is. Imagine flying head first down a sheet of ice at speeds of up to 80 MPH, on essentially a baking tray. That is the sport of Skelton, and Megan was one of the best in the world at it. There is no surprise that it takes a special mindset to subject yourself to such risk, and to do it at such a high level while managing the undeniable nerves that goes into such an event. Which is why once Megan retired from the sport o...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min
We are excited to welcome our friend, Dr. Julie Foucher onto the show. Julie, as many of you may know, had an incredible career as a CrossFit Games Athlete before she retired from the competition world and continued to pursue her medical career. Today she is a practicing physician of functional medicine within a direct primary care model at Wild Health. Julie takes a holistic approach to wellness with her patients, and this is where the bulk of the conversation centered today. She shares some in...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr
We recently had the pleasure of working with both Emma and Jack at a Power Monkey Course in their home town up in Canada. We already knew that both were incredible athletes, Emma having just been crowned the 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth at the 2023 CrossFit Games as an 18 year old, and Jack having put on a show winning the Olympic Total event, also as a young 21 year other athlete. What we didn't know, and since discovered about them was that they are both quite humble and willing to learn and be ...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min
We enjoyed having Brian on the podcast so much last time, that we invited him to come out and spend a week with us at our Power Monkey Camp this past September. And surprise! We loved having him there as well! Brian specifically requested to come back on the podcast because he wanted to talk with us further about his experience at Camp just a few short weeks ago. But what surprised us even more was just how in tune and connected he was with everything that we were doing that week...a feeling tha...
Oct 25, 2023•42 min
Mark is the creator and head coach of "Enlifted", which gives coaches practical mindset tools to use with their clients. Mark focuses largely on how his clients use language to create the story that they want to live, and to attain their goals. Mark outlines a number of tools within this episode that you can start using right away to work towards reaching your highest potential. Mark's IG: @enliftedcoaches ••••• EPISODE SPONSORED BY: https://icebarrel.com/ Cold water therapy is one of the fastes...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min
If you are like us, we are big fans of Cody Anderson. Not only is he an excellent person, but being on the smaller side when it comes to CrossFit Games Athletes, Cody is capable of simply incredible lifts. When he was competing at the Games, he was at a bodyweight of 150-160 and could Clean and Jerk 320lbs on top of being known as the "King of the Muscle-Up" due to his impressive gymnastic skills. These days Cody is retired from CrossFit competition, but he has turned his sights toward The Tacti...
Oct 11, 2023•51 min
We are lucky enough to welcome onto the podcast for a second time; Jeff Adler and Caroline Lambray. Except this time they join us as the Fittest Man on Earth, and Coach of the Fittest Man on Earth. Jeff and Caroline are long time friends who have become a part of our family after having attending Power Monkey Camp. Getting to speak with them again was a treat, as we discussed topics including what Jeff and Caroline worked on over the 2023 season, mindset training, how Jeff does main-site workout...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Today's guest is future US Olympic hopeful Sunny Choi. Sunny is looking to compete in the first ever appearance of Break Dancing in the Olympics next year in Paris. Having a background in gymnastics has helped Sunny to succeed in her new found sport, where she is the number one ranked female in the US, as well as a World Medalist. Sunny is an accomplished and impressive athlete, who is one of the United States best hopes for a medal next year in the historic unveiling of a new Olympic Sport. Sun...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today we welcome back on the show, Brent Fikowski. Brent is fresh off of his most recent appearance at the CrossFit Games, where he improved his previous years performance at the Games by 12 spots, finishing 4th this year. We talk about what changes Brent implemented over the past year in his training to result in such a large improvement at the Games, as well as his feelings around the programming and how that potentially influenced the overall outcome. Additionally, we chatted at some length a...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Last week, a team of 12 Monkeys (Great movie by the way), descended upon Portland Oregon to tackle a legendary 200-mile relay race from Mt. Hood to the beautiful Oregon coast. They ran straight through the night. There were laughs, there were tears, there were...moments of delirium. But all in all, what transpired was an incredible 36 hours of overcoming physical and mental adversity, team building, and strengthening of already incredible bonds. This episode brings just a few of the 12 members o...
Sep 06, 2023•50 min
Miguel is a fascinating athlete. His background was initially in gymnastics, where he was dominating. Eventually he grew tired of the rigid nature of the sport. Growing up in Brooklyn, Miquel found himself exposed to the world of Break-Dancing. With his foundation of gymnastics, he took to it and excelled immediately, earning him the nickname "Gravity" for his explosive moves on the dance floor. Now, as the Olympics are set to introduce Break-Dancing as one of the newest sports in the 2024 Paris...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Michele is a good friend who we have been following within the CrossFit space since her days out on the competition floor as an athlete. Michele is a 6x CrossFit Games Athlete who has made the transition into the world of coaching, founding the programming company: Deka Comp. She was the first female CrossFit Games coach to break into the space, and she has had tremendous success having coached Pat Vellner to multiple podium finishes at the Games. Michele is not only smart but also very passiona...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In this special pop-up episode, we are intentionally limiting the discussion to 10 minutes. We are doing so to celebrate Dave's accomplishment of finally chasing down his 8 year goal of holding a 10 minute long freestanding handstand! And we couldn't be more proud of him. This comes after Dave finally decided to put a structured plan in place to get him from her previous record of 9 minutes and 1 sec, to that 10 minute mark. He thought that this final minute was going to take him 6 months to a y...
Aug 18, 2023•12 min
Fresh off the 2023 CrossFit Games, we have John Singleton. Who not only had 3 individual athletes compete at the Games, but is also the head coach and founder of The Progrm. It was a pleasure getting to discuss all things "programming" and CrossFit competition with John, as he truly is one of the best minds in the space, and is clearly passionate about what he does. This episode is a dense one, with a lot of dissection of the various events at the Games, as well as years past. If you are at all ...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Fresh off the week of the 2023 CrossFit Games, we have Dave, Mike, and our good friend Jason Leydon, owner of CF Milford and Conquer Athlete, here to chat about how the event went down. Specifically we get into conversations around what we did and did not like about the programming, as well as breaking down some of the technical aspects of the new movements introduced. Additionally, we highlight some standout performances, and who in particular really impressed us. This was a fun one to get into...
Aug 09, 2023•55 min
The 2023 CrossFit Games begins THIS week, and we are excited to have the man behind all of the event programming on to chat. Adrian Bozman is one of our favorites, and not just because he is incredibly talented at what he does, but he is also one of the best humans that we know. We are grateful that he took the time just before flying to Madison to chat with us about the upcoming Games. Of course we wanted to get all the details about what to expect this week, and obviously THAT was off the tabl...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Rika Geyser has been a part of Power Monkey and our Camps from very early on. Her list of accomplishments is vast within the rowing and fitness world. She is an Olympian, having competed in Beijing in 2008, she is a CrossFit Games Athlete, and after having rowed at the University of Washington, she was named as part of the "All-Century Team" for womens rowing. Aside from Rika's impressive list of competitive accomplishments, what we find some incredible about her is her coaching approach, and he...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Justin is the head coach and founder of, Underdog Athletics. He is one of the most successful coaches in the competitive functional fitness world. In addition to coaching multiple teams and individuals to the CrossFit Games, including 3rd place finished Kari Pearce, Justin has won 2 championships in the GRID League, and is the Coach for the National Functional Fitness League. One of the things that sets Justin apart is how passionate he is about connecting with his athletes. This is not "just a ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Today, we have the pleasure of sitting down with one of our favorites, Kari Pearce. Kari is a former CrossFit Games athlete, finishing as high as 3rd at the Games. Kari recently retired from competition, join us as we dive into Kari's post-competition journey, how she's adapting to a new chapter in her life, and her valuable insights for younger athletes entering the world of CrossFit. Kari's IG: @karipearcecrossfit Kari's FB: Kari Pearce CrossFit Games Athlete ••••• This episode is brought to y...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Eric Hinman is a serial entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, motivational speaker, and multi-time Kona Ironman. As an advocate for holistic well-being, Eric discusses the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle that encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As passionate as Eric is about his fitness endeavors, he is even more passionate about making sure that he isn't chasing them at the expense of having fun and meeting incredible people along the way. Eric talks about the imp...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Today we welcome CrossFit Games multi time Masters Athlete Bruce Young on the podcast. Not only is Bruce and impressive athlete, but he is also an accomplished mental performance coach who definitely practices what he preaches. We have been lucky enough to have spent time with Bruce at our Power Monkey Camp and his attitude and approach to life and training is makes it clear how he has been so successful. Join us as we chat with Bruce about everything from how to avoid self sabotage to how to ke...
Jun 28, 2023•56 min
This week we welcome Jessi Smith onto the podcast. After 10+ years of training in the sport of CrossFit, Jessi has qualified for the Games. Whats most impressive about Jessi, is that not only has she successfully chased down one of her long standing goals, but she maintains the incredible perspective that competing is not the most important thing in this life. Instead, focusing on being a decent human, making others feel good, and always having fun take priority over anything that happens in the...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The discussion on today's podcast revolves around the movement of The Squat Jerk and why there is value in working this variation into your training. Essentially a progression on the way to a close grip snatch, the squat jerk holds many benefits for the weightlifter and CrossFitter alike. Listen in as Power Monkey Head Weightlifting Coach Mike Cerbus discusses the nuances of one of the prettiest movements in weightlifting. ••••• This episode is brought to you by Bubs Naturals - ...
Jun 14, 2023•47 min
On this episode of the podcast, we welcome CrossFit Games Athlete, Alex Gazan. Alex most recently won the North America West Semifinal, securing her return to the CrossFit Games for her second appearance. Not only is Alex an incredible athlete, but she is an absolute sweetheart as well. We had the pleasure of working with her at our most recent Power Monkey Camp in Tennessee, and everyone, campers and coaches agreed...she's awesome. We know you will love listening in on this conversation and get...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Sam Briggs, a renowned CrossFit athlete, has not only conquered the competitive landscape in her prime but has continued to excel in the Masters division. We delve into what that transition between divisions was like and the mindset required to adapt and thrive as an athlete while simultaneously dedicating herself to the demanding role of a firefighter. Sam offers a glimpse into the challenges, sacrifices, and rewards of pursuing multiple passions and maintaining an unwavering focus on excellenc...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min
