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Informal, occasionally informative but always entertaining discussions on topics important and of interest to the CrossFit and Fitness community.

Jason, Sam, Tom & Guests


    • May 11, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Is Gym Sync the most accessible competition in the world?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 80:22


    Nick Denby joins me to talk all about Gym Sync. GymSync is an online fitness competition delivered by licensed gyms to find the fittest athlete, gym, couple, mum, dad, teen and any other category you can think of. GymSync events run simultaneously at gyms across the UK and the world with everyone competing together.

    The Unstoppable Keira Mcmanus. Fittest Teen in the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 56:09


    Keira Mcmanus is on a roll. The CrossFit Games, Wodaplooza and The IF3 world championships. She hasn't just competed at each of these events. She has brought home the gold. What's next for this super teen? And how did she get this good. Join us live as we learn more about this future superstar.

    BattleDrome Live Roundtable. What went wrong!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 57:03


    Áron Lisý Finished on the podium at BattleDrome and is one of many athletes that didn't get paid. But what else happened at this event? Was this just an unfortunate conclusion to an otherwise wonderful event? Or was this just the final straw? Join us live as we break down everything that happened before after and during BattleDromeBattleDrome Live Roundtable. What went wrong!

    Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson - The Legend takes on ATHX & The WFP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 64:31


    Get ready for an exciting episode of Plate Stack Chat as we welcome CrossFit Games icon Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson to the show!

    Julia Kato: Enjoying the Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 53:33


    On this episode we're joined by two-time CrossFit Games athlete Julia Kato to discuss one of the most crucial aspects of any fitness journey—enjoying the process. Tune in as we talk to Julia about her personal path to the CrossFit Games, the mindset that drives her, and how embracing the journey, not just the destination, has made all the difference in her athletic career.During this live interview, Julia will dive deep into the mental resilience required to perform at an elite level, the importance of consistency, and why it's vital to find joy in every step of the process. Whether you're an aspiring CrossFit athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or just someone trying to improve your overall health, Julia's insights will help you refocus and reframe your approach to training and life.What you'll learn in this episode:The mindset strategies that help elite athletes like Julia stay motivated and focusedHow Julia balances the intensity of CrossFit Games training with recovery and personal growthThe power of consistency and celebrating small wins along the wayPractical tips on developing mental toughness and resilience in fitnessWhy enjoying the process is key to long-term success and avoiding burnoutJoin us live for an inspiring conversation with one of the top CrossFit athletes in the world as she shares her journey, her philosophies, and why the process is just as important as the end result.Key Topics:CrossFit Games insightsMental resilience and motivationTraining for elite-level performanceEmbracing the journey in fitnessConsistency and small victoriesMake sure to subscribe and join us for this live, interactive session with Julia Kato, where you can ask questions and learn firsthand how to stay focused, motivated, and excited about the journey ahead.

    Renowned Sleep Expert Joshua Piper. The Sleep Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 42:34


    It's World Sleep Day - a moment to take a deep dive look at our Zzzs.New data from a sleep clinic shows that we aren't getting enough nor good enough quality. Over a third of us struggle to fall asleep at least 3 times a week and almost half wake up repeatedly.For those going through menopause or perimenopause, the situation is worse.I'm joined by Joshua Piper - a sleep expert clinician, who will share his tips and advice about what you can do to sleep more soundly on World Sleep Day and every other day. A few facts.· Britons are averaging only 6.5 hours of sleep per night - well below the recommended 7.6 hours - with over one-third struggling to fall asleep at least three times weekly, nearly 40% experiencing repeated night-time awakenings, and only 15–18% managing one to five truly restful nights per week.· Chronic sleep deprivation is fuelling a surge in life-threatening conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and mental health disorders. The burden is compounded by undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea-with 80% of sufferers remaining undiagnosed globally-and an alarming prevalence of insomnia affecting 10–15% of the population.· Those in (peri)menopause face extra hurdles, as 73% experience disturbed or broken sleep, 62% report lower sleep quality, 63% suffer from night sweats or hot flushes, 53% deal with joint aches at night, and 52% report an increased need to visit the loo, all of which further disrupt restorative sleep.· Modern habits are making matters worse. Despite knowing that screen time before bed disrupts sleep, 36% of people use screens to watch TV, 7% check work emails, 23% catch up on the news, and 42% scroll through social media in bed. Additionally, about 20% rely on sleep medications-from natural remedies and melatonin to cold/flu medications and sedatives-while a growing interest in sleep tourism highlights the desperate search for quality sleep.Josh's Top Tips:• Stick to a Routine: Establish a fixed wind-down time each evening. Josh recommends turning off distractions like the TV and setting your phone to sleep mode by 21:30, handling simple tasks (like washing up and letting the dog out), and then being in bed by 22:00. Consistent wake-up times-preferably with some morning sunlight-are key to resetting your body clock and helping you catch those essential z's.• Create a Sleep Haven: Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary dedicated solely to rest. Remove TVs, laptops, and smartphones to help your brain associate the space with sleep. Even small changes, such as reducing screen time by 10 minutes before bed or using an eye mask instead of expensive blackout blinds, can significantly improve your sleep quality-making your nightly retreat as cosy as possible.• Start Small: Instead of overhauling your entire routine overnight, begin with manageable adjustments. Incremental changes can have a cumulative impact, ensuring that each night moves you closer to a more peaceful, restorative slumber.

    Paige Semenza: Hard Work, Competition, and What's Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 44:34


    Multi year CrossFit games athlete Paige Semenza has a busy year ahead. Signed up with the World Fitness Project, currently doing the CrossFit open and also booked in for the Mayhem Classic. And yet she found time to join me on the podcast. What will we learn from this Misfit? How did she get on with 25.1, and what does she want to see in week 2 of the open. How will she balance a busy competition schedule? All this and more will be discussed on the show.

    Look who's back! It's Lucy Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 61:25


    She has been out from competition for a little while. Although we did get to heat her move in a new role as a commentator. But you can't keep her away for long and what a splash she made back on the competitive scene at Wodapalooza. What's next for the UK's own Lucy Campbell

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    Erica YOLO Folo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 85:40


    WWE's loss is CrossFit's gain when it comes to Erica Folo. She has gained a lot of attention after last season how will she use that momentum as she moves into the 2025 season?

    The Iron Hog Colten Mertens

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 63:08


    One of the most impressive and hard working athletes in the CrossFit space is joining me on the show. What has Colten Mertens got planned for the 2025 season?

    Nicki Torreggiani: Proving them wrong in Miami!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 53:42


    On this episode of Plate Stack Chat we have returning guest Nicki Torreggiani fresh from competing at Wodapalooza in Miami. It looked like some people had very low expectations for Nicki going into the event, was she able to beat the odds? We might also hear about some of the other drama that came about during her trip and as always we are taking questions from the chat.

    Powerful Pinoy: Dana Paran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 82:38


    You might have seen her at Rogue, Dubai or the Semi Finals. What do get when you cross Chicago with the Philippines the answer a fantastic athlete called Dana Paran. 2024 was a good year and how is she building on that in 2025.

    Antun & Abigail Domit: Performing and capturing fitness.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 72:18


    Super CrossFit couple Antun and Abbie Domit join me on the show. If you think Abbie looks great on camera you need to see who is usually the man behind the camera too. Together that make a pretty formidable team in the world of fitness. They will shortly be heading off to Wodapalooza but had a little time to join me for a chat before they go.

    Alex Ferrara & Fee Saghafi: The sweetest couple in CrossFit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 82:47


    There is a 99% chance we will get tears on this episode as I am joined by the lovely couple Alex Ferrara and Fee Saghafi. Recently returned from their trip to Europe that involved a few days at Fitfest competing with team ROW. We will be chatting about their plans for the 2025 season. If Alex says anything too nice we might have an emotional Fee but also a great conversation.

    The Fittest Engineer: Shelby Neal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 63:21


    Brains and Fitness combined in one package. Chatting with Shelby Neal after her recent trip to the UK for FitFest and her upcoming one to Wodapalooza. How does she manage to balance a full time job with training and competing at the highest level. And how does she handle making comparisons with what she sees others doing?

    Tom Green & Karl Learnihan - Taking over Wodapalooza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 58:47


    On the show we have Tom Green & Karl Learnihan who are no strangers to the world of adaptive CrossFit. They have been tasked with organising, programming and looking after the adaptive lanes at Wodapalooza. They will also be running an adaptive appreciation workout. They join me to discuss all this and more on the first show of 2025

    Grid League Champions Griffin Roelle and Danny Jackson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 121:08


    Joining me on the show is Griffin Roelle and Danny Jackson. A powerful force in the Atlanta Wild Grid League team who just won the 2024 season.

    Rodrick "Meme For Time" Lopez and George "Coach GT" Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 118:47


    Being joined by two meme masters that became best friends at the Rogue Invitational. From the US we have Rodrick Lopez and his UK doppelganger George Thompson

    Vilma Rosario, Amanda Fischer & Mia Austreng Hibbard

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 117:35


    The 2024 Grid League is over and our new championship team is the Atlanta Wild. So returning to the show for a victory lap are some of our favourite most unhinged guest. The wonderful Vilam Rosario & Amanda Fischer. And making their PSC debut the boss lady Mia Austreng Hibbard

    Ella Wilkinson & Anita Mcartney

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 54:32


    On the show I am joined by two fantastic British Athletes that will be heading to Budapest for the International Functional Fitness World championships in December. Ella Wilkinson and Anita Mcartney. But before that Ella will also be part of the Elite showcase at FitFest.

    Florence Wong and Molly Butcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 72:41


    Joining me on the show is Semi Finals athlete and Street Lifting star Florence Wong. We are also joined by teen superstar Molly Butcher who will be heading to IF3 world championships in December

    Tayla Howe and Leah Sherlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 60:42


    On the show we have Tayla Howe who is getting ready to compete at the Rogue Invitational. And we also have Leah Sherlock makes her return on the show, she too will be at the Rogue Invitational but for a very different reason.

    Harry Lightfoot and Noortje Bleeker

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 66:04


    Fresh from the CrossFit games we have the fittest in the UK Harry Lightfoot on the show. And Joining Harry and myself from the Netherlands it multi time semi final athlete who narrowly missed out on her ticket to Dubai Noortje Bleeker

    Everything you want to know about the British Functional Fitness Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 62:49


    What is the BF3? How is it different to CrossFit? Is it just another competition or does it have loftier goals? To discuss all this and more I am joined by CEO and Chairman Harry Thomset and Director of operations Magda Rotsztejn

    Amanda Barnhart and Ali Crawford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 72:49


    Two wonderful women in the world of CrossFit with multiple appearances at the CrossFit games as elite individuals and masters athletes. The incredible Amanda Barnhart and Ali Crawford

    Vida Vetterkind and Bethany Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 99:02


    Vida and Bethany from the Breakers join me on the show completing the series of Grid League teams before they all head off to Vegas.

    Taylar Stallings, Jazmin Simpson, Ryan DeMattie and Taylor Sturgis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 89:39


    On the show I am being joined by a few of the Orlando Aces before they head of to Vegas for the biggest Grid League event of the season.

    Chris Cioffi and Marissa Oxenford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 60:06


    Chatting with another Grid team before the big match in Vegas. This time representing the Tampa Bay Brigade we have Chris and Marissa.

    Ellen Field and Bethany Flores

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 77:57


    Joining me on the show are two incredible athletes. Former adaptive CrossFit Games and paracanoe athlete Ellen Field. And coming off an incredible finish at this years CrossFit games Bethany Flores.

    Paul Behar, Nick Andrae and Dylan Florentine

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 109:52


    Another Grid League special. This time we are joined by owner and coach of the Venoms Paul Behar. And two of his fantastic team Nick Andrae and Dylan Florentine

    Sidney Wilson, Vilma Rosario and Amanda Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 94:36


    Another Grid League special. This time my guests come from the Atlanta Wild. We have 3 incredible women from the team Vilma Rosario, Amanda Fischer and Sidney Wilson https://atl-wild.com/ladies-fundraiser

    Grid League Special Artur Cabral and Brielle Macchiarelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 71:34


    Another Grid League Special as we invite two members of the Palms Artur Cabral and Brielle Macchiarelli.

    Alison Scudds and Margaux Masset

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 91:27


    Joined by some wonderful international athletes. Long time CrossFit athlete Alison Scudds and French CrossFit star Margaux Masset

    Grid League Special Mather Wiswall and Cassie Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 100:43


    Who better to chat about Grid League then the commissioner himself Mather Wiswall and Grid League commentator Cassie Martinez

    Grid League Special Chelsea Raineri and Roderick Holloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 82:54


    Another Grid League Special and his time we have a couple of Sharks on the Show. Roderick Holloway moved to the Sharks this season and Chelsea Raineri was resigned.

    Nicki Torreggiani and Brooklynn Sittner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 72:15


    On the show we have A CrossFit Games teen athlete Nicki Torreggiani who we recently saw competing as an individual at the CrossFit Semi Finals. And joining us is a future Games athlete who will soon be at The Pit Teen Throwdown for the Teen CrossFit Games Brooklynn Sittner.

    Plate Stack Chat. Grid League Special. Eric Cardona and Jaime Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 78:12


    Kicking off our first United Grid League Special we have representing the Fort Lauderdale Lions Coach Jaime Gold and mad man on the rings Eric Cardona. Get ready for about a fun chat on Grid League, CrossFit, Training and so much more.

    Sam Belliveau and Yon Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 81:06


    The Rogue Invitational may still be a few months away but that just gives me more time to get to know the athletes that will be competing there. And this week we have Sam Belliveau Canadian Strong Woman on the show and join Sam and Myself is Coach and the man behind Lochloy Barbell Yon Clark.

    Brandon Luckett and Grant "Kipping It real" Hooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 79:06


    Joining us shortly before taking to the floor for the CrossFit games we have Brandon Luckett. I'm also joined by CrossFit content creator Grant Hooper better know as Kipping It real.

    Emma McQuaid and Colleen Glinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 74:11


    Joining me on the show is multi CrossFit Games athlete and quad bike queen Emma McQuaid. Together with one host of the Glinton Things podcast Colleen Glinton.

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    Rebecka Vitesson and Mads Jacobsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 66:50


    Joining me on the show we have the incredible Rebecka Vitesson who is busy rebuilding after her injury at Semi Finals. And returning guest and friend of the show Mads Jacobsen

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    Dallin Pepper and Mike "Pool Boy" Olivas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 61:26


    On the show we have Dallin Pepper fresh off an incredible Semi Finals performance and ready to take on the CrossFit Games. And we are also joined by a coach Athlete and maker of fun IG content Mike "Pool Boy" Olivas

    Fee Saghafi and Paula Leyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 58:34


    On the show we have Fee Saghafi who narrowly missed out on a return trip to the CrossFit games. So what does her season look like now? And Joining us is another incredible athlete Paula Keyes. What's she up to and Grid season is about to begin.

    Karl Learnihan, Ross Austen and Richard Hornsey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 64:21


    On the show I'm joined by Karl and Ross who have gotten their tickets to the adaptive CrossFit Games being held by WheelWod. We also have someone who has been supporting their journey when he's not busy running multiple CrossFit events Richard Hornsey.

    Plate Stack Chat with Alex Gazan and Justin Cotler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 77:49


    Returning to the show (although her first time since we started going live) we have the Alex Gazan who has just punched another ticket to the CrossFit games. And joining her is the man behind underdogs athletics the one and only Justin Cotler

    Jelle Hoste and Lucile Phelouzat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 63:45


    Fresh off an incredible performance and the European Semi Finals we have Jelle Hoste on the show. And Joining us is Lucile Phelouzat a talent agent that is helping athletes like Jelle make a career out of CrossFit

    Hannah Wendt, Isla Hill and Pierce Gerring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 61:04


    I am joined by 3 Teen athletes that are getting ready to head off for the CrossFit games. Hannah Wendt, Isla Hill and Pierce Gerring. They also all work as ambassadors for the Academy Programme helping to support young athletes in CrossFit

    John Wooley and Ellie Hiller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 95:42


    Joining me on the show we have John Wooley from Wooley Memeth formally make wods great again. And fresh back from Semi Finals Ellie Hiller.

    Kyra Milligan and Gabe Paper Street Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 98:29


    On the show we have Kyra Milligan who just punched a ticket to the CrossFit games. And a man who keeps both the elite CrossFit athletes and us mere mortals well caffeinated Gabe the man behind Paper Street Coffee

    Aliana Lao and Khan Porter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 72:39


    This week I am joined by fittest in the Philippines Aliana Lao and CrossFit Games athlete Khan Porter

    Kelly Friel and Jess Krezmien

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 79:22


    A lot of techinacal issues on my end this week. But still managed to have a nice chat with Kelly Friel and Jess Krezmien

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