This week at Method is the CrossFit podcast from the crew at Newcastle's award winning premium CrossFit gym.

PODCAST MAYHEM INCOMINGEpisode 243 of This Week At Method just DROPPED and it's absolute RX+++++SH Doom CD Doom Joined by the LEGENDARY returning guest Claire McQ This one, you ready kids?LOUD.SMART.UNHINGED (in the best way). Claire is back in the studio and nothing is off-limits — training chat, real talk, gym life chaos, laughs you're not ready for, and that classic TW@M energy that somehow makes you smarter and more fired up to train. This isn't background-noise podcasting.This is turn-it-up-in-the-car, arrive-sweaty-without-training podcasting. If you coach, train, love CrossFit, or just enjoy elite-level waffle with purpose…THIS EP IS FOR YOU.For more Info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

THE OPEN. THE FUTURE. THE HARD QUESTIONS. The CrossFit Open 2026 registration is LIVE……and this week on the world's number one CrossFit podcast, This Week At Method, The Franchise step into big-picture mode. Coaches Walton & Faircloth go deep on the questions that actually matter:Why Open participation numbers matter more than everWhat declining sign-ups really say about the state of the sportHow constant structural changes are affecting athletes, coaches & affiliatesWhether the Open is still the heartbeat of CrossFit — or at a crossroadsAnd what elite coaches really think the future needs to look likeThis isn't workout predictions.This isn't leaderboard chat.This is honest conversation about the identity, direction, and survival of competitive CrossFit — with hindsight, experience, and zero fluff. If you coach.If you compete.If you care about where CrossFit is going next… This episode is required listening.

NEW EPISODE The BIG Protein Shakeup It's The Focused Nutrition Show and The Franchise is back in the lab…Joined by leading CrossFit Coach & Nutritionist Donna Riley This week we go DEEP on protein:How much you actually needWhen to take it (timing matters

EPISODE 240 — PASS THE MIC The Franchise Jr steps aside and Method's very own Sophie H takes the reins Joined by Ben Smith, owner of Boxxd Blaydon, this one's a proper journey — from cricket nets to Nashville to CrossFit coaching then opening his own gym.It's honest. It's inspiring. It's proof that passion, graft, and backing yourself can change everything.Less ego. More story.Tune in to the world's greatest CrossFit podcast.For BOXXD info:https://www.boxxdfitness.com/For MTG Info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

SEASON 6 HAS ENTERED THE CHAT The Franchise turns Hard Rhymer, Walton & Faircloth bring the buck-banging wisdom, and suddenly… 2026 is already booked, loaded, and mildly terrifying The boys break down Method's monster workout calendar, festive group sessions that hit harder than mince pies, and why next year is shaping up to be elite fitness meets elite vibes Laughs. Vision. Intent.Strap in — this is Method at full volumeFor more Info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 238 — METHOD'S FESTIVE SPECIAL The world's greatest CrossFit podcast has swapped the whiteboard for tinsel and the chalk for mince pies… and honestly? Absolute scenes. This week on This Week At Method, the Festive Franchise hosts a Christmas cracker of an episode with:Fairylights FairclothDeck The Halls WaltonShentaclaus Together they unwrap the highlights of the year at the UK's premium, award-winning CrossFit gym — the wins, the workouts, the chaos, the community, and the moments that made Method… well, Method Expect:Belly laughsWarm fuzziesQuestionable festive nicknames Stories that prove CrossFit is 50% suffering, 50% friendship, 100% worth it Festive Method Takeaway:You don't get stronger just by lifting heavier —you get stronger by showing up, cheering louder than your lungs allow, laughing mid-WOD, and doing hard things with good people… even when you're mildly hungover and wearing reindeer antlersSo this Christmas:✔️ Lift the bar✔️ Lift each other✔️ And remember — community is the real PR Listen now. Laugh loads. Finish the year strong.

EPISODE 236… STRAP IN The world's greatest CrossFit podcast just got a DOUBLE SHOT OF CHAOS & CHARM .This week on This Week At Method, The Franchise Jr hands the mic to none other than Sophie of The Rep — receptionist, vibe curator, and now… PODCAST HOST EXTRAORDINAIRE And who's she interviewing?Only the magnificent, magnetic, maximum-energy LIVE WIRE herself… Billie MoodyPrepare for:Billie's Australian Adventure — sun, snacks, and questionable wildlifeHow she stumbled into Pilates Down Under and lived to tell the taleAussie CrossFit culture and why everyone says “mate” mid-WODHow it feels to be back at Method (spoiler: emotional scenes, big hugs, zero kangaroos)CrossFit x Pilates — the crossover we never knew we needed Billie's big goals, big energy, and even bigger laughs This episode is pure serotonin.A vibe.A mood.B Moody. Listen now.Absorb the chaos.Return stronger.For more info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 235 IS LIVE The world's greatest CrossFit podcast is BACK and beefier than a loaded barbell on max-out Monday This week on This Week At Method, The Franchise sits down with the one and only Ben Blanchpower — the man behind Method's latest morning obsession: the Strength & Resistance Training Group! But wait… lurking in the corner of the gym with a whiteboard and a wicked grin… the Master Programmer himself has snuck in to co-hostTogether they dive deep into:What the new group is all aboutHow it's been transforming mornings (and bodies) for two solid monthsWhy resistance training isn't just for powerlifters — it's for everyone who wants to level up Expect laughs, wisdom, and a few too many protein-fuelled tangents.If you love lifting, learning, or laughing at Method madness — this one's a MUST. Hit play.Get strong.Stay Method

EPISODE 234: The Rogue. The Big Friday. The Franchise. The Master Programmer.When Rogue meets Method, you know it's about to get spicy Carl “The Franchise” Douglas welcomes back Mark “Master Programmer” Faircloth for another deep dive into the pain cave — breaking down Rogue Invitational Event 1, dissecting Big Friday carnage, and teasing the next Method Live that's guaranteed to leave quads trembling and souls searching

EPISODE 233 IS LIVE!!!!!Yes folks the mighty number one podcast (made No:1 by you) This Week @ Method is back fuelling you all with awesome power, fuelling is the key as you've guessed it , the return of nutrition coach Donna Riley fresh from Rogue along with The Franchise means it's a portion of Focused Nutrition.So on this latest episode keeping the listeners well up to speed on everything that is 'Food Mis-information' , what is hidden, what really is good and what is just out right bull!!!!Please rate this every popular show , from your host The Franchise , can't thank you all enough for tuning in For more info:https://www.focusednutrition.uk

EPISODE 232 — THE FRANCHISE x THE MASTER PROGRAMMER RETURNS Mark ‘Back from Tenerife, Still Programming Pain' Faircloth is home — and he's straight into the Method hot seat with Carl.The lads break down the recent Method workouts, talk questionable pacing decisions, and preview the annual emotional rollercoaster that is… THE HALLOWEEN WOD Grab your caffeine, your whoop strap, and your sense of humour — it's another certified banger from the world's greatest CrossFit podcast

Episode 231 – “Behind The Lens: The David Shenton Story” is LIVE! This week, The Franchise and Jamie sit down with the one and only David Shenton — the lens master, the creative force, and simply the best in class when it comes to CrossFit photography. From humble beginnings to the global CrossFit stage, David shares how he built Shenton Creative, a brand that's become the go-to for capturing the raw power, grit and emotion of the world's biggest CrossFit events. An absolute gentleman, a true professional, and a man whose images tell stories that words never could — this episode dives deep into the art, hustle and heart behind elite CrossFit media. Expect insights, laughs, and moments that reveal just how much passion and precision go into every single frame. Recorded live at the Method Dub Hub, powered by Method Training Gym — the UK's No.1 CrossFit podcast, now a global hit reaching athletes and creatives around the world. If you love CrossFit, creativity and chasing excellence — this episode is a masterpiece you don't want to miss.

Episode 230 is LIVE! This week on This Week At Method, your host The Franchise brings back a legend in strength & conditioning: Mike Tromello, the U.S. coaching powerhouse now partnering with CrossFit and strength athletes across the world. Mike isn't just another coach — he's the founder of Precision CrossFit in California, a technical programming expert and published voice in elite strength work. He's coached athletes to national and world level podiums, built youth lift programs, and developed systems that scale from beginners to elite competitors.In this episode, Mike will pull back the curtain on his tried-and-tested coaching method — blending strength, skill, and CrossFit mechanics in a way that elevates any athlete. We're talking real, practical knowledge that every CrossFit coach can steal — on programming, athlete development, dialing intensity, and finding that magic balance between strength and performance. Expect raw, unapologetic conversations, direct coach-to-coach insights, and a glimpse into how Mike thinks about scaling, peak performance, and longevity in this sport.To all our listeners — whether you've tuned in since day one or this is the first time you're pressing play — thank you. Because of your passion, This Week At Method is now a global hit, reaching CrossFitters and coaches from Edinburgh to El Paso. Get your headphones ready, get your notebook out — this is a masterclass disguised as a podcast. You don't want to miss it. Episode 230 – Mike Tromello: Strength x CrossFit MasteryAvailable now wherever you listen

You Want The Best, You Got The Best , Ready for Next Level, Then Tune In!!!!!Willkommen zur neuesten Folge des CrossFit-Podcasts Nr. 1 „This Week At Method“, dem preisgekrönten Premium-Fitnessstudio Großbritanniens. Zu Moderator Carl gesellt sich das Comedy-Duo Jamie und Mark, das über alles über CrossFit spricht. Zurück mit einem Knall und bereit für das nächste Level, viel SpaßFür weitere Informationen:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

A 'HUGE' shout to you great listeners , Episode 200 is LIVE!!!!!In this milestone epsiode, no expense has been spared. Joining Carl and his regular partner in rhyme Mark, they have shipped in some real CrossFit bandits , namely Jamie, Shents and Baston , some whom were at the recent Rogue Invitational up in Aberdeen , hitting on CrossFit athletes. A crazy lowdown of all things Rogue, a look at an even crazier Method Live 200 upcoming workout and bedlam till the end.A massive thanks to all those that got us to 200, this one is for you all For evrything MTG:https://www.method-training.co.uk/