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Aaron Hoff, Chris Hinshaw, and Ed Mao join Armen to talk about the Ultimate Hawaiin Trail Run and the Keala Foundation's mission to help the youth of Kaua'i stay off drugs through communal suffering and CrossFit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit has now hired Jason Dunlop as its new President, and with experience as an executive at Starbucks and Nike, it can tell us a lot about where CrossFit believes they're headed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dave Castro just announced that the first event of the 2021 CrossFit Games is a long swim and a longer paddle. Cool. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit recently released the Last Chance Qualifier events for the athletes who just barely missed qualifying for the 2021 CrossFit Games and they're bland and sneaky at the same time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit's new Affiliate Programming is the first step into a future where the entire ecosystem of affiliates, gyms, and CrossFitters is completely and radically different. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Max El Hag coaches some of the best CrossFitters in the space including Travis Mayer and Noah Ohlsen and he's been involved in the space for a long time! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Armen catches up with James Townsend, former NFL wide receiver turned CrossFit coach who is coaching 17-year-old sensation Mal O'Brien. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The CrossFit Games team named Emma Tall as the fifth place qualifier for the 2021 CrossFit Games, then changed the leaderboard on Wednesday morning to reflect that Emma Tall actually didn't qualify, but Sam Briggs did. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt O'Keefe has worn a lot of hats in the CrossFit space: brand owner, athlete manager, event organizer, and more. Now that his events (Granite Games, Wodapalooza, West Coast Classic, and more) are some of the biggest and brightest in the space, he's got his eyes set on elevating the athletes as much as possible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit Games veteran Danielle Brandon is looking forward to qualifying for her third consecutive CrossFit Games and silencing any doubt about her abilities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With just a few points separating them from winning the Granite Games, both Mallory O'Brien and Emma Cary are making a strong push for rookie performances at the 2021 CrossFit Games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Janelle Stites earned a spot to the CrossFit Games with her team On Track through the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge while serving a four year ban from USADA for a positive doping test at a weightlifting meet in 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma Cary took second overall in the world in the 2021 Open and is now poised to compete to earn a spot at the 2021 CrossFit Games through the Granite Games Semifinal event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blair Chapman has an opportunity to make his first CrossFit Games by competing a the Granite Games this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colten Mertens is chasing a dream to make his first individual CrossFit Games appearance in 2021 while still working full time as a farmer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Saxon Panchik prepares to compete at the Granite Games and qualify for his fourth consecutive CrossFit Games appearance, he has his eyes on the biggest prize of all: winning the CrossFit Games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fee Saghafi competed at the 2019 CrossFit Games and qualified for the 2020 CrossFit Games before having her spot taken away in the reshuffling of the format. She's now back with a vengeance looking to compete against the best of the best and earn a spot at the 2021 CrossFit Games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the announcement of CrossFit's 2021 Semifinals prize purse, CrossFit is sending a clear message they're uninterested or unable to incentivize their own athletes to compete. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit just announced a disappointing prize purse for the 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals, and it couldn't have been a bigger help to some of the bigger events *outside* of the Games season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit just announced a paltry $400,000 prize pool for the 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals. That's a real joke and does absolutely nothing to help the athletes involved in the sport become professionals in the space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After qualifying for his rookie year at the Games in 2020, Jay Crouch is ready for a more normal and familiar CrossFit Games in 2021. He just has to get there first. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Full Kumail, living in LA, exercising for no reason, and CrossFit's complete meltdown and incompetence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The network you tap into is the most valuable part of your gym membership. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric Roza has had control of CrossFit for almost a year now. What is his job? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With new divisions being added to the Games this year, why not introduce weight or height classes? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With just two weeks until the Semifinals, we have no details on them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Armen checks in after a few weeks of being unplugged thanks to his move. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys record one last episode in Austin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that the first ever CrossFit Games Quarterfinals are over for the individuals, let's look at what happened. From top performances to Rich Froning's scores, let's chat Quarterfinals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Armen's got some news and the boys catch up on the past months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that the 2021 CrossFit Games Open is over, what are we supposed to do? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Battle Cancer, like many nonprofits, has been hit hard by the COVID pandemic. That hasn't stopped Scott Britton and his team from launching a new, free program for people recovering from cancer treatment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now the Mat Fraser has retired, it's time to look at his body of work and we'll start with his top 5 moments at the CrossFit Games from 2016 through 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The best to ever do it: Mat Fraser has retired after eight seasons and five straight championships. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CrossFit has released a newly updated rulebook with the new February 15th date for affiliate cup eligibility as well as our first look at details on the Semifinals and the Last Chance Qualifier. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So here we go again. CrossFit has made another update to the rulebook, this time adjusting the eligibility date for the affiliate cup members from January 1st to February 15th. But for the love of God, WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS CROSSFIT See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rich Froning has added Chase Hill, Andrea Nisler, and Taylor Williamson to Mayhem Freedom, but does the rulebook even allow for this? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apple Watches, Whoop straps, heartrate monitors...so many options exist but are any of them actually valuable or useful for us? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've talked a lot about the details around the 2021 CrossFit Games Open, but should you even do it? Armen breaks down reason why you would and wouldn't officially participate in the Open. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2021 CrossFit Games Open will qualify the top 10% of each Continent into the Online Quarterfinals, but what types of performances will it take to get there? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2021 CrossFit Games Open is coming up but many people aren't members of affiliates anymore. How can you still participate in the Open if you're not a member of a CrossFit affiliate? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Armen, Chase, Cliff, and Kyle are back to talk about everything and nothing all at once.0:15 - We’re back!5:20 - Outsourcing our work10:50 - Chase has been working and playing Breath of the Wild a lot16:40 - Armen’s channel and his wife is pregnant22:35 - The Mandalorian33:01 - Wonder Woman 198447:33 - Dune and Bladerunner 2049 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"You can do better" isn't needless critical feedback: it's a sign of confidence and pressure needed to move the needle in a direction that can be positive for everyone involved. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt O'Keefe just announced on MAKE PODS GREAT AGAIN that Wodapalooza would return in January of 2022, but that opens up a lot of questions about how CrossFit is going to make a financial case for athletes to continue participating in the Games season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For those of us training at CrossFit affiliates, how can we work our weaknesses to prepare for the 2021 CrossFit Games Open while respecting the group setting and our coach's programming? Ya gotta ask! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For a "2021 CrossFit Games Season" Rulebook, the details on the back half of the season sure are missing. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Armen sat down with Chris Cooper of Two-Brain Business to talk about their huge research project into the microgym industry and what insights can be taken from there for everyday gym owners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a now deleted or hidden YouTube live, Rich Froning spoke out about Mat Fraser's comments regarding their icy relationship. This will never end. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mat Fraser was on the Darren Woodson Show a few weeks ago and told a story about how he and Rich haven't spoken in over two years. What does that really mean and what happens from here? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The dumbbell will make an appearance in the 2021 CrossFit Games Open, so why not get a head start on mastering it before the rubber hits the road in 21.1? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.