It's a jam-packed show this week! Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean and Tommy as he puts the finishing touches on the team events for the 2024 CrossFit Games. Boz talks about how the decision was made for him to focus solely on teams this year, what the collaborative process is like between him and Dave Castro, what he thinks makes a good team event and the lessons he's learned about how to program for the Games. Two-time Affiliate Cup Champ Andrea Nisler then joins the show to help us preview the team competition at the 2024 CrossFit Games with another round of "Buy or Sell." This ..read more

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the Games should program multiple running tests, events that would gain viewership and if anyone can take down 6-time CrossFit Games champ Tia-Clair Toomey. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by ..read more

Justin Medeiros is trying to get himself back on top of the podium after finishing 13th at the CrossFit Games last year. He talks with Tommy Marquez about what he learned from last seasaon, how he gained momentum with his win at the North America West Semifinals and what he's doing to put the finishing touches on his preparations for Texas. Dave Castro is saying there will be a new movement at the CrossFit Games this year. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their thoughts on what it could be and what it probably won't be. Plus, headlines from the last week including travel troubles for a Games qualif ..read more

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether a strength test should be programmed before or after cuts, if testing open water events is necessary, and if the CrossFit Games were to program fight matchups, who they'd want to see and which athlete would win. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Caroline Lambray, and Marco Coppola. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_con ..read more

Details of the 2024 CrossFit Games continue to be revealed almost daily. We know two events the individuals will face in Fort Worth - "Chad" and "Run Swim." The Games are returning to ESPN for the second straight year. Find out how and where you can watch all the action.  Dave Castro is saying the CrossFit Games could be heading overseas sooner rather than later. We have another failed drug test out of semifinals. We'll tell you who is out and who is stepping in.  And the TYR Cup athletes continue to be revealed for TYR Wodapalooza SoCal. Pat Vellner joins the show and gives us his t ..read more

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss predictions for what the twist could be on "Chad," movements that need to be tested at the Games before the field is cut down and where the best place to host the 2027 CrossFit Games in Europe could be. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below. https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=dea ..read more

It's a 4th of July extravaganza on this week's episode! First, Dave Castro is back in the business of programming the CrossFit Games. What can we expect to see him unveil in Texas? Three of the top four men in Asia tested positive for banned substances. Is it time to rethink the way we backfill these spots? Cuts return to the CrossFit Games and another Reps Ahead Pro event is in the books. The fittest Americans join the show for a special edition of Podium Picks. Arielle Loewen and Dallin Pepper help us celebrate our nation's freedom by drafting the best things in life that are free. Like a bo ..read more

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss programming ideas during the Games for 'Friday Night Lights' at Farrington Field, thoughts surrounding Dave Castro interviewing all 80 individual Games athletes, and the best ways to backfill athletes as a result of failed drug tests. Our contestants include Caroline Lambray, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term ..read more

Well, it's been an eventful week. Tommy is gonna be a dad and Sean gives us the latest on what's going on with the decision CrossFit made to not include him in the Games broadcast this year. There's going to be some Friday Night Lights going down at the CrossFit Games and Jacob Heppner sees his winning streak at Tactical Games events come to an end. CrossFit Games rookie Chris Ibarra talks with Lauren Kalil about his upcoming trip to Fort Worth while Sean and Tommy take a closer look at all the rookie's in the men's field and tell us who they think can make some noise in Texas. This episode is ..read more

Plenty of stuff went on off the competition floor this week in the CrossFit world. We have more information on the prize purse for all the divisions and CrossFit recently filed a trademark application that makes it seem like they are getting closer to releasing their own app. CrossFit Games Rookie Aimee Cringle joins the show to talk about her finally being able to believe in herself and her love for breakfast buffets. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a closer look at the 12 women who will be appearing at the Games for the first time in 2024 and tell us who has the best chance of making some noise ..read more