The CrossFit Podcast

CrossFit HQ Publishing maven Cara Hipskind is on the show talking nutrition and how to cook in "Zone" proportions. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, Cara Hipskind, Tyson Oldroyd, Leif Edmundson, Mike Warkentin, Carey Peterson, Draymond Greene, Hayley Parlen, CrossFit Santa Cruz, Greg Glassman, Leftcoast Grassfed, TomKat Ranch, Kathy Webster, The Zone Diet, CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course, Hollis Molloy, Rose Carman, Gary Roberts, Danielle Edmundson, Carole Mulford, Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton, Travis Williams, Rob Gronkowski, CrossFit Video Contest.

Sports scientist Dr. Nicholas Romanov visits CrossFit HQ. The developer of the Pose Method discusses running technique, doping in professional sports, his childhood in Russia and his accomplishments in track and field. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Dr. Nicholas Romanov, Severin Romanov, Matt Bischel, Tyson Oldroyd, the Pose Method, Eric Maciel, Fosbury Flop, Scott Panchik, “Albert Azaryan: Lord of the Rings,” Eliud Kipchoge, Dan Bailey, Usain Bolt, Socrates, Greg Glassman, Wilma Rudolph, Herb Elliott, Brent Fikowski, Jesse Owens, Grigory Mikhailovich Rodchenkov, Lance Armstrong, Michael Jordan, Dave Castro, Rich Froning, Pat Barber, John Brzenk, Alexey Voevoda, Mike Koslap, Liang Kong, Mat Fraser, Adrian Bozman, CrossFit Online Course: Running, CrossFit Workshop: Running, "The Running Revolution," "Pose Method of Running."

Kevin Johnson, also known as “Mad Dog,” sits down with the crew to talk about the early days with Greg at Research Park Dr. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Kevin “Mad Dog” Johnson, Matt Bischel, Greg Glassman, Jason Highbarger, Bruce Edwards, Eva Twardokens, Spike Lee, Eckhart Tolle, Lauren Glassman, Brian Mulvaney, Claudio Franca, Dave Leys, Greg Amundson, Matt Mast, Lloyd Lewis, Phil Mancini, Laird Hamilton, Athena, Annie Sakamoto, Nicole Carroll, Dave Castro, Brendan Gilliam, Rob Miller, Carey Peterson, Gary Roberts, Cara Hipskind, Kevin Ogar, “Ogar: Will of Steel.”

CrossFit O.G. Pat Barber joins the show. In a vest. He discusses his experience as a Games athlete, working for CrossFit Media, and family life. Notable Mentions: Jonji Barber, Leif Edmundson, Richard Simmons, Level 1 Certificate Course, Tony Budding, Dave Castro, Jason Khalipa, Josh Everett, Jeremy Thiel, "Every Second Counts," Chris Spealler, James “OPT” Fitzgerald, Josh Bridges, Carey Peterson, Andy Hendel, Annie Sakamoto, Greg Glassman, Nicole Carroll, Buddy Lee, Mark Rippetoe, Mike Burgener, John Hackleman, CrossFit Santa Cruz, Mallee Sato, Greg Amundson, Danielle Edmundson, Hollis Molloy, CrossFit Brand X, Mikko Salo, Graham Holmberg, Rich Froning, Hayley Parlen, Angie and Rory McKernan, Jared Truby, CrossFit Aptos, CrossFit Up, CrossFit Ready, Ryan DeWitt, Zach Pine, Tamaryn Barber, Lucas Zepeda, Gary Roberts, Carey Peterson, Tom Roth, Elijah "EZ" Muhammad, Jay Vera.

Pat Sherwood is back! Sevan checks in with Sherwood about the evolution of the Liftoff competition, as well as his military background. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Pat Sherwood, Eric Maciel, Matt Bischel, Liftoff, Dave Castro, Tommy Marquez, Patrick Vellner, Ben Smith, Mat Fraser, Concept 2, Assault AirBike, Megan Mitchell, Rich Froning, Dan Bailey, Tony Blauer, kamikaze, Chuck Norris, Linchpin, Chase Ingraham, Gary Roberts, Josh Bridges, Adrian Bozman, Rory McKernan.

Chris Cooper knows how to run a successful gym. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Eric Maciel, Tyson Oldroyd, Matt Bischel, Chris Cooper, Rush Limbaugh, Kathryn Lawson, Journal Video: “Kathryn: CrossFit Brought Her Back,” Two Brain Business, Chris Stoutenberg, Journal Article: “All Access Part 2: Roll On,” Lee A Iacocca, Lisbeth Darsh, Denis Turcotte, Dave Tate, Mel Siff, Mike Tyson, Greg Glassman, NSCA, Kathy Glassman, CrossFit Catalyst, San Jose Sharks, Sean Woodland, Level 1 Certificate Course, Brooke Ence, Mike Warkentin, Eminem, Dave Castro, Dan Bailey.

Have you ever wondered how Adrian Bozman became Head Judge for the CrossFit Games? Boz sits down with Sevan and Tyson to reveal his CrossFit history. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Adrian Bozman, Tyson Oldroyd, Dave Castro, Bill Pearl, Tony Blauer, Josh Bridges, Filson Vest, James Hobart, San Francisco Chronicle, Julio Iglesias, Greg Glassman, CrossFit Training Staff, Nicole Carroll, CrossFit Santa Cruz North, Chuck Carswell, Kimarie Haverty-Bozman, Annie Sakamoto, Hollis Molloy, Eva Twardokens (“Eva T”), John Hackleman, Jeff Martone, Mike Burgener, Kelly Starrett, San Francisco CrossFit, Diane Fu, Kevin Ogar, Mat Fraser, Rich Froning, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Todd Widman, Dan Bailey, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson, Rory McKernan, Alessandra Pichelli, Team Series, Chase Ingraham.

Self-defense specialist Tony Blauer joins the show. The CrossFit Workshop: Be Your Own Bodyguard teaches participants: 1. How to develop better situational awareness. 2. The importance of fear in life. 3. How to differentiate “real” danger from “imagined.” 4. How to manage fear in a crisis. 5. “Biologically hard-wired” physical self-defense skills. 6. “Human Weapon” system principles. 7. SPEAR™ system fundamentals. Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Tony Blauer, Adrian Gonzalez, Matt Bischel, Eric Maciel, SPEAR™ Systems, James Hobart, self-defense, martial arts, karate, tae kwon do, P90X, Zumba, Reebok Nano 2.0, Ryan DeWitt, Journal Article: “True Warriors,” Tennyson Jacobson, Jay Vera, Dave Castro, Zach Forrest, Adrian Bozman, Greg Glassman, Kevin Ogar, Journal Article: “Fear Factor,” Rich Froning, Dan Bailey.

Hamilton Brodnax of CrossFit Saint Simons submitted a community video to CrossFit HQ. Sevan and crew critique the video and provide feedback.   Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Andréa Maria Cecil, Mike Warkentin, Eric Maciel, Tyson Oldroyd, Hamilton Brodnax, CrossFit Saint Simons, Matt Bischel, Lucas Parker, Brooke Wells, Journal Video: “Greg Glassman: The World’s Most Vexing Problem,” Neo, The Matrix, Journal Article: “CrossFit Lifeguards: The Browns,” Gary Roberts, “Killing the Fat Man” series, Ben Bergeron, Travis Williams, Pat Barber, Barbara Boomer, Kirsten Pedri, CrossFit 204, Grandma Betty, 94-year-old Esperanza Galvez Lopez, Journal Article: “Living Large After Lung Loss,” Journal Article: “How Sami Mansfield Fights Cancer With Fitness,” Georges St-Pierre, Michael Bisping, Kyokushin.

The media crew is back to discuss a variety of topics, including the Masters competition, Fitness apps and CrossFit.com programming.

Dr. Robert S. Spears, MD, does CrossFit. He knew he needed to do something when he started feeling out of shape while doing his job. Dr. Bob went from fat to fit, and he wants more doctors to be exposed to the magic.

Affiliate owner, masters athlete, CrossFit commentator and father of two—Bill Grundler tells his story.

This week, Jamie Hagiya and Becca Voigt join the show. They share stories about body image, competition and relationships.

Josh Bridges and Dan Bailey are in the house.

Kelley Jackson and Jessica Griffith, otherwise known as “Team Booty and Tiny Beast,” visit CrossFit HQ for Week 1 of the Team Series. The duo joins the CrossFit Podcast and discusses their competitive experiences.