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The Spin Podcast

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CrossFit Games Podcast that keeps you up-to-date on the CrossFit Games, World Fitness Project, United GRID League and more. Tune in for athlete interviews, Blind Rankings, Games Mountain and Viewer Comments. Join Tyler, John and Spin every week.
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Episodes

Tyler Hurt His Back. Friendly Fran rescheduled to July 4th!

Last week Tyler fell 3 muscle-ups short. Next week he must finish Friendly Fran in under 7:30 to earn a new laptop. 3 Rounds for Time: 21 Thrusters (115 lbs) 21 Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups Sponsored by Biomax Peptides: https://biomaxpeptides.com/

Jun 27, 20259 min

Lydia Fish & is Tia-Clair Toomey at the top of Games Mountain???

Lydia Fish joins the show.Link to pre-order Lydia's shirt: https://trainingthinktank.com/product/fish-not-here-to-fish-around/John Young brings back Games Mountain for a look at who's on top now that we have the complete picture of who will be competing at the 2025 CrossFit Games.***Use code 'SPIN' and save 15% off: https://froggrips.com.au/

Jun 26, 20252 hr 7 min

40 Muscle Ups in 5 Minutes? Tyler Tries to Win a New Laptop

Tyler's laptop is trash. He needs a new one. But to get a new laptop, he has to complete 40 ring muscle-ups in under 5 minutes. Can he do it?Brought to you by Biomax Peptides (formerly CA Peptides)https://biomaxpeptides.com/

Jun 21, 202540 min

Ty Jenkins: "I was willing to forego my LCQ opportunity to go on this trip"

Ty Jenkins drops by after winning Syndicate Crown and qualifying for the 2025 CrossFit Games. Add in viewer comments, the Last Chance Qualifier, Blind Rankings and IPQE guardrails, and you have this week’s episode of THE SPIN.0:31 – Ty Jenkins 25:21 – Viewer Comments 41:31 – Last Chance Qualifier 1:08:21 – Blind Rankings 1:26:09 – IPQE Guardrails

Jun 19, 20251 hr 58 min

Why Tyler LOVED the NorCal Classic & Special Guest... HATTIE KANYO!

Tyler shares his thoughts on the NorCal Classic. John gives his perspective from being on-site and Spin attempts to keep them from fighting. ********* Support our sponsors: WOD APP: Get a free 7-day trial! https://apps.apple.com/es/app/wod-app-timer-ia-workout/id6449405897 Frog Grips: 'SPIN' to save 15% https://froggrips.com.au/

Jun 12, 20251 hr 43 min

Syndicate Crown Preview Show & John reflects on his Grid Match

Viewer Comments take us down the WFP trail. John shares his experience competing in Grid for the first time. We look at John's Top 10 men and women and Syndicate Crown. Blind Rankings & how have we predicted CrossFit Games qualifiers so far... See y'all in Knoxville.

May 29, 20251 hr 57 min

Watch John Young's GRID Debut | SPINCAST

Join Spin and Grant was we watch John Young and his team, the Houston Bandits, in their first United Grid League match! *Not affiliated with the UGL*

May 27, 20251 hr 52 min

AFJ Explain Age Group Semifinals Fiasco, Ask John Anything & Wodland Fest "Preview"

Edward Blanch and Jules Seroskie, leaders of the AFJ, also known as the Association of Fitness Judges, join the show to discuss the recent issue with the Age Group Semifinals, what they are doing for the upcoming team and individual CrossFit Semifinals, and more.We answer viewer comments, talk about the In-Affiliate Team Semifinal workouts, Top 10 game and a look ahead at the upcoming Wodland Fest.*******************FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.com.au/ SYNDICATE CROWN: https://competitioncorner...

Apr 24, 20252 hr 8 min

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr is Retiring

THE SPIN is back. And like clockwork, just before the start of the show Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr announced she is retiring from CrossFit. Based on her statement it sounds like Torian Pro will be her last CrossFit competition.We discuss this, the judging mess with Age Group In-Affiliate Semifinals and more. Oh, and we have a new game...Top 10...or maybe it's called CrossFit Feud.*******************FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.com.au/ HIGH GROUND: : https://highgroundchips.com/ Use code 'SPIN' and sa...

Apr 17, 20251 hr 41 min

Who's Going to the 2025 CrossFit Games?

We explain how athletes will qualify for the 2025 CrossFit Games and then tell you the 30 men and 30 women who will punch their ticket to compete at the MVP Arena this August.

Mar 27, 20252 hr 30 min

Berkshire Partners Looks to Sell CrossFit

This afternoon Don Faul, CrossFit's CEO, sent an email to CrossFit Affiliate owners informing them that CrossFit, LLC, has begun working with an advisor, Moelis & Company, to evaluate and review offers from potential buyers.As part of the effort to find a new owner, Don Faul shared that he will be "very involved" in process.

Mar 13, 20252 hr 29 min

Colten Mertens Joins the Show | 2025 CrossFit Open Recap and 25.2 Preview

Colten Mertens joins the show to talk about his record-breaking 361 reps on 25.1 of the CrossFit Open. Then John, Tyler & Spin read viewer comments, talk about their experience on 25.1, look ahead to 25.2, Blind Rankings and the chaos that athletes could experience trying to navigate qualifying for the CrossFit Games.

Mar 06, 20252 hr 13 min

2025 CrossFit Open Preview Show | 25.1 Eve

Twas the night before 25.1...*********************Register for the 2025 CrossFit Open: https://games.crossfit.com/open/registrationFrog Grips: https://froggrips.com.au/ ('SPIN' saves you 15%)Buy Sentinel Training Machine Conditioning eBook: https://buy.stripe.com/9AQg1N6Yd8eH3K0cMR

Feb 27, 20251 hr 57 min

World Fitness Project Prize Money & Details | 25.1 CrossFit Open Live Announcement

Spin is back at the helm. Sign up for the CrossFit Open now: https://games.crossfit.com/open/registration?utm_source=barbellspin&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=open-2025 Spin revealed the movement list, prize purse and points system that will be used in the inaugural season of the World Fitness Project. Why you should sign up for the Open now. And Blind Rankings...who should CrossFit get to do a "halftime" performance at the 2025 CrossFit Games....

Feb 13, 20251 hr 56 min

TYR Wodapalooza Champion Lucy Campbell Joins | Games Mountain is Back!

Lucy Campbell, 2025 TYR Wodapalooza champion, joined the show from the UK. It was 12:30 am and she stayed on for over an hour. Lucy shared her journey back to the competition floor, discussed the final event at TYR Wodapalooza, why she signed with the World Fitness Project, and confirmed she will be doing the 2025 CrossFit Open. Then, John updates Games Mountain. JY did not disappoint on this one. Blind Rankings and then some Open updates and news.

Jan 30, 20252 hr 11 min

Reacting to TYR WZA Moving to March (and teams recap)

The 2026 TYR Wodapalooza is moving to March. The fitness festival will not be in January any more as it will be March 12-15. Oh, and we talk about the teams that just wrapped up their competition.

Jan 28, 202544 min
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