The CrossFit Podcast

Brooke Ence sits down with the CrossFit Podcast crew and discusses social media, training for the CrossFit Games, relationships and more. Notable mentions: Sevan Matossian, Brooke Ence, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Chris Brown, Johnathan Haynes, Miranda Oldroyd, Wonder Woman, Justice League, "Humpty Hump," Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Rich Froning, Dave Castro, Marston Sawyers, Kai Rainey, Tim Chan, Bailey O’Regan, Justin Grant, The Rock, Greg Glassman, Josh Bridges, Hayley Parlen, Heber Cannon, Serena Williams.

CrossFit Games athlete Kirsten Pedri and her 97-year-old grandmother, Betty Anderson, join the show. “Seventy is not old,” says Anderson, who is now able to walk without the use of her cane. She has been steadily improving, mentally and physically, since beginning CrossFit training with her granddaughter. Notable mentions: Kirsten Pedri, Betty Anderson, Rebecca Voigt, Jamie Hagiya, Contest Submission - Grandma Betty, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, Jeff Patzer, CrossFit Davis, Greg Glassman, Josh Bridges, adaptive athletes, CrossFit Specialty Course: Adaptive Training.

Eight-time CrossFit Games competitor Stacie Tovar talks about what it's like being the affiliate owner at CrossFit Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Stacie Tovar, Matt Bischel, Johnathan Haynes, Eric Maciel, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dustin Tovar, Leif Edmundson, Cara Hipskind, CrossFit Omaha, Kyle Kasperbauer, Joe Westerlin, Libby DiBiase, Addi Kahrs, Valerie Voboril, Rebecca Voigt, Tommy Marquez, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Rich Froning, C.J. Cummings, James Franco, Harvey Weinstein, Steve Irwin.

She's an affiliate owner, a wife and an eight-time CrossFit Games competitor. She's Stacie Tovar! And she's on the show to share how CrossFit has changed her life and what it's been like to transition away from competition. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Stacie Tovar, Matt Bischel, Johnathan Haynes, Eric Maciel, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dustin Tovar, Leif Edmundson, Cara Hipskind, CrossFit Omaha, Kyle Kasperbauer, Joe Westerlin, Libby DiBiase, Addi Kahrs, Valerie Voboril, Rebecca Voigt, Tommy Marquez, Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, Rich Froning, C.J. Cummings, James Franco, Harvey Weinstein, Steve Irwin.

Dr. Bob is back on the show! This time topics range from bald eagles to inappropriate doctor visits to the ketogenic diet. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Dr. Robert S. Spears, Matt Bischel, Mat Fraser, Dave Castro, Rich Froning, Gary Roberts, Cara Hipskind, Hayley Parlen, @crossfitrussia, Mike Suhadolnik, Dr. Craig Backs, Dave Chappell, "Tripping Over the Truth," Travis Christofferson, Otto Warburg, Thomas Seyfried, Ketogenic diet, I am Jocelyn -88lb Weight Loss with CrossFit, Leif Edmundson, Body dysmorphic disorder, Laura Bruner, Howard Stern, Atherosclerosis.

Dr. Craig Backs and 74-year-old CrossFit Instinct coach Mike Suhadolnik are on the show to discuss longevity, diabetes, obesity and the future of CrossFit. Sevan Matossian, Mike Suhadolnik, Dr. Craig Backs, Andréa Cecil, “Live to 100, Die on Your Feet,” Gary Taubes, CrossFit Instinct, Greg Glassman, CrossFit Health, bariatric surgery, “Enhancing Fitness at Decatur Memorial,” “The War of Art,” Steven Pressfield, Tim Hahn, Molly Hahn, Josh Bridges, CrossFit Decatur, CDC, Coca-Cola. --- The CrossFit Podcast is also available on: iTunes Google Play YouTube

CrossFit HQ Staff members and fit mamas Nicole Peyton and Laura Bruner join the podcast. The crew discusses tales from parenthood, CrossFit during pregnancy, sex during pregnancy, and everything in between. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Nicole Peyton, Laura Bruner, Matt Bischel, Jay Vera, Radical Roots Paige Driscoll, Dan Bailey, Modern Mamas Podcast, Chad Peyton, Hayley Parlen, Cat and Cloud Coffee Co., Verve Coffee Roasters, Naveen Hattis, CrossFit Santa Cruz, CrossFit Aptos, Zac Pine. --- The CrossFit Podcast is also available on: iTunes Google Play YouTube

CrossFit South Brooklyn owner and head coach David Osorio sits down with Sevan to discuss his decade of experience as an affiliate owner, how he's grown his affiliate, and lighter topics like tattoos and relationships. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, David Osorio, Matt Bischel, Adrian Bozman, CrossFit South Brooklyn, Austin Malleolo, James Hobart, Pat Barber, CrossFit Santa Cruz, Nadia Shatila, Brian Powers, Pat Sherwood, Reebok Nano 2.0, Christian Lucero. --- The CrossFit Podcast is also available on: iTunes Google Play YouTube

Josh Bunch joins the show and talks about "being better today," the theme of his book, "Paleo with a Purpose." Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Josh Bunch, Matt Bischel, Jay Vera, Cara Hipskind, "Paleo with a Purpose," Practice CrossFit, steroids, "This Atlas robot can do CrossFit better than you," Dave Castro, Greg Glassman, alcoholism, synthol, Tyson Oldroyd, Ragnar Race, vegetarianism, meditation, Paleo, Rumi, Michael Jordan, tattoos, Warburg, "Tripping Over the Truth," Travis Christofferson, Otto Heinrich Warburg, ketosis, John McLaughlin (J Mac), Dan Bailey, Mat Fraser, Ricky Garard, Lance Armstrong, Patrick Vellner, Level 1 Training Guide

Former "Valley girl" Katie Hogan started her CrossFit journey with Kristan Clever and Becca Voigt at Valley CrossFit. Hogan takes us back to what it was like to join CrossFit as a sport, and what it means to her now as a Level 1 Trainer. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Katie Hogan, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Rebecca Voigt, Lindsey Valenzuela, Kristan Clever, Annie Sakamoto, Eva Twardokens, Nicole Carroll, Valley CrossFit, Graham Holmberg, Rich Froning, Jolie Gentry, Gary Roberts, Donald Trump, Judi Oyama, Kevin Ogar, Dave Castro, Chris Spealler, Dan Bailey, Mark Bell, Jesse Burdick, Marston Sawyers, Travis Bagent, Libby DiBiase, Miranda Oldroyd, Sarah Hopping Estrella, Emily Abbott.

CrossFit Weightlifting coach Mike Burgener sits down with Sevan and Matt to discuss his involvement with USA Weightlifting and CrossFit. Notable mentions: Sevan Matossian, Mike Burgener, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, “Set-up and Positioning in the Olympic Lifts," "In the Rocking Chair With Coach Burgener: Episode 1,” “In the Rocking Chair With Coach Burgener: Episode 2,” Brooke Wells, Ben Garard, Dr. Nicholas Romanov, Casey Burgener, steroids, drug testing, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), Marine Corps, Notre Dame Olympic Weightlifting coach, Father Lange, Leslie Burgener, Greg Glassman, Greg Amundson, Nicole Carroll, Josh Everett, Stephane Rochet, Eddie Lugo, “Miracle on the Hill,” Jordan Gravatt.

Kai Rainey is an inspiration. Prior to starting her CrossFit journey, Rainey weighed over 300 lb. Now, she eats clean and has an active lifestyle. “I’ve gone from a Size 28 to a Size 6. My waist is smaller now than my thigh was on Day 1. I’ve lost over half my body weight. Thanks to CrossFit, people I meet cannot believe I was ever obese,” Rainey reports in her CrossFit Journal article. Read the full story here: “Overweight? You Need to Read This.” Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Kai Rainey, Hugh Rainey, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, CrossFit Journal article: “Overweight? You Need to Read This,” Gary Roberts, Weight Watchers, Bailey O’Regan, Greg Glassman, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course, CrossFit Fixx, Tyson Oldroyd, CrossFit Total, Rainey’s blog: “My Last Fat Summer.”

CrossFit Games announcer extraordinaire Sean Woodland has arrived. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Sean Woodland, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, the Zone Diet, Leah Polaski, Charlie Dube, Rich Froning, Mark Billingsby, Irvin Anfoso, Joe Novello, Mike Roth, Tommy Marquez, Stephen Curry, Liftoff, Mike Burgener, Tia-Clair Toomey, Kara Webb, Tanya Wagner, Dave Castro, Mat Fraser, Johnathan Haynes, Pat Sherwood, Rory McKernan, Tyson Oldroyd, Caleb Paquette-Ferguson, McDonald’s, CrossFit Loco Ocho, Dan Bailey, Joe Rogan.

Tommy Marquez joins the show and offers feedback on the podcast. He also discusses playing Spikeball and the upcoming Liftoff competition. Notable Mentions: Tommy Marquez, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, CrossFit Update Show, Pat Sherwood, Nicole Carroll, Joe Rogan, “Greg Glassman: The World’s Most Vexing Problem,” CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course, Brooke Ence, Travis Williams, Dave Castro, Rob Orlando, Ben Smith, Rich Froning, Connor Sparkman, Aaron Hanna, Liftoff, Paradiso CrossFit, Mat Fraser, Tyson Oldroyd, Rory McKernan, Matthew Bickel, Johnathan Haynes, Leif Edmundson, Gary Roberts, Julie Foucher, Blink-182, Tom DeLonge.

Matthew Bickel used to weigh 450 pounds. Now, at 280 pounds, he’s excited to share his CrossFit experience with others struggling to find motivation. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Matthew Bickel, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, Greg Glassman: The World’s Most Vexing Problem, Brooke Wells, gastric bypass surgery, Rich Froning, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course, Stephen Hipskind, “Gwen,” CrossFit Poipu, Sam Dancer, Jennifer Dancer, Travis Bagent, Chris Hinshaw, CrossFit Specialty Course: Aerobic Capacity, CrossFit Journal Feature: “RossFit,” cannabis, marijuana, Rory Zambard, Eric Botsford, Pat Burke, Jaime Silva, Megan Combies, Aaron Hoff, Bickel Consulting, Rory McKernan, Mat Fraser, Eric Dickerson, O.J. Simpson.