Wex takes you on a journey in pop culture, fitness and general buffoonery (behavior that is ridiculous but amusing). We’ll have some guests, fun Top 5 debates on random topics and find out what Wex is doing in the gym this week. Don’t take life too seriously....no one makes it out alive.
Danielle Brandon is an ICON in the sport of fitness. So what is more iconic than having a podcast interview on a Pirate Ship? DB talks why she skipped Mayhem, what job she would have if not in fitness, CrossFit Games and WFP. You don't want to miss what she has to say.Brought to you by Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10%321Podium.com/WEXAPPEAL will get you 25% Off the best supplements in the game.HeroBarbell.com and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% off the best barbells and accessories on the market.Make your Coffee Game STRONG with Strong Coffee Company. www.strongcoffeecompany.com and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% off your order
Carlos Bown is one of the best in the content creation game today. He is the Media Director for Pensacola Beach Brawl and is well known for his work in the Functional Fitness landscape. We talk about putting together a great team, how to make your own mark in the industry and what pushed him to pursue his career. Episode brought to you by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order.
Jason Grubb is the 5x CrossFit Games Masters Champion and the winningest athlete in CrossFit Masters Games history. We had an amazing conversation about training as a Masters Athlete and how Bolder Athlete started. Not only is he winning every time he steps on the floor but now he is bringing those strategies to over 500+ athletes through his training program. Definitely a great chat.Brought to you by Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your next order.
Claire Bays wears many hats. MC, Podcast Host, Personal Trainer and is a vibe. She is just a ball of positive energy and came by the Blackout Barbell Tent in between events to chat about life in Texas, Pro Wrestling and her new status of Fiance. We had a short chat before she headed back out onto the event floor to MC for Pensacola Beach Brawl.Sponsored by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order.
Alli Shiver (aka. @alli_loves_lifting86) is a hilarious content creator, CrossFit Coach and social media guru. She stopped by the Blackout Barbell Podcast tent to chat about Beach Brawl and how Dark Humor is the best kind of humor. We had "Tiny Hands" High Fives, a ton of laughs and buffoonery ensued.Sponsored by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order.
Hattie Kanyo broke onto the seen last year as a Rookie at the CrossFit Games. Now she is looking towards a second return to the Games as well as throwing her hat in the ring for the World Fitness Project. She talks about what her season is going to look like, her favorite music choices in the gym and how she keeps loose making funny videos with her friends.She is also part of the Blackout Barbell Fam. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your very own Wex Appeal Podcast shirt.
Live from the Experience Stage at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami. Wex hosted a panel with Brent Fikowski of the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association), Ed Blanch from the AFJ (Association of Fitness Judges) and Joshua Hicks the Safety Advisor for the PFAA and Safety Director for TYR Wodapalooza.They talked about the governance and professionalism in the sport. We also discussed the roles of the PFAA and AFJ and how they work together with safety to insure fair play and safety. In this conversation we also talked Brent Fikowski into getting back onto the competition floor as a Judge.
Friend of the Show Fee Saghafi stops by the TYR Wodapalooza Experience Stage to chat with Wex about he upcoming competitive season as well as how you can "Train with Fee" in one of her workshops. Guest Host Stella Wexler joins the show as well to ask questions of one of her favorite CrossFit athletes.
Brock Yost and Stephanie Price are the Directors of the Teen CrossFit Games and the leaders of the PIT Fitness Ranch and the FIT Teen Throwdown. They sit down to talk all things teens and the future of Functional Fitness with the next generation. We do a full rundown of the entire season and what the teen division can expect to see this year. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast @wexappealpodcast on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter and TikTok SPONSOR INFO: Blackout Barbell - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order at blackoutbarbell.shop Podium Nutrition - www.321Podium.com/wexappeal to save 25% OFF your order Hero Barbell Co. - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order at www.herobarbell.com Strong Coffee Company - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 15% OFF your order at www.strongcoffeecompany.com
Shawn McClelland is the Owner of Blackout Barbell Apparel. They are a small business that is making a big impact in the CrossFit space. If you have been to any of the big competitions in the Southeast you have no doubt seen them there. Shawn sits down and talks about how it all started and how they have now become a household name while sponsoring Games Athletes, Content Creators and Rising Stars. There is also a little "Easter Egg" in the episode that could score you Free gear from Blackout as well as some Podium Supplements.
Duff Goldman first came on the scene with his hit show Ace of Cakes. Since then he has gone on to host and judge in many of your favorite Food Network cooking competitions. He talks about how he got into cooking after being big into sports in school. We talk about the challenges of staying healthy and how he wanted to get healthy so he could be around for his family. This is a great conversation as well about music and his passion for life. This episode brought to you by: Blackout Barbell Apparel - go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order Podium Nutrition - go to 321Podium.com/WexAppeal to save 25% Off your supplements. They have the best in Protein, Preworkout, Creatine and more. Hero Barbell Company - go to herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off on barbells, weights and accessories.
Matt Torres and Micah Shoemaker are co-owners of Brute Strength Training. They reached out to have Wex interview them about all the brand new changes that came about this past year. They talk through the re-branding of Brute as well as the move from Naples to Jacksonville and the opportunities that will provide. This episode is in collaboration with the Brute Strength Podcast as well. Make sure to like and follow their page for info as they announce future plans. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: Hero Barbell (@freeherobarbell) is the newest sponsor of the show. Get yourself a brand new barbell and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% off your order. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Colten Mertens has quickly become a fan favorite in the CrossFit Competition circuit. He competed as an individual this year at TYR WZA in Miami and even called his shot for an event win. We talk about his new barbell, trash talk and his move to join the PRVN camp. To help support the Robison Family you can check out the two links below: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-brad-beat-this-battle Barbell Voodoo #BradStrong Shirt: https://barbellvoodoo.com/bradstrong/ You can follow Colten on IG @colten_mertens Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Dallin Pepper is a 5x CrossFit Games athlete and is the 3x Fittest Teen on Earth. On the show today we take a deep dive into his TYR WZA team that was just announced as well as why he is a true Harry Potter Fan and Jayson Hopper is not. We also talk about moving Brute to Jacksonville and how training looks a little different now. To help support the Robison Family as Brad battles stage for cancer you can check out the two links below: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-brad-beat-this-battle Barbell Voodoo #BradStrong Shirt: https://barbellvoodoo.com/bradstrong/ You can follow Dallinon IG @dallinpepper Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Fee Saghafi is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete that trains out of Brute. They just announced a big move with Brute HQ moving to Jacksonville. She sits down to talk about how her life has changed since qualifying to the Games and getting married the following week. She is also on the Board for the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association) representing North America East and we discuss her role and the future of the sport. You can follow Fee on IG @fee.saghafi Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Sammy Moniz is the wife of Mat Fraser and they just recently welcomed their brand new baby girl into the world shortly after the CrossFit Games were finished. Sammy makes her first media interview since the birth of their baby. Apart from being a new mom she is also the Chief Brand Officer for HWPO Training as well as a cookbook author of "Feeding the Frasers". We talk about how they are adjusting to life as new parents as well as balancing work, fitness and if there will be a new cookbook in the works. We also take a trip down memory lane to talk about her time as a wedding DJ. You can follow Sammy on IG @sammymoniz and @hwpotraining Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Go to www.herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for a one per customer 10% OFF discount. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Frank Savarese is a former collegiate baseball player, graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After a 20-year Marine Corps career hog flying F/A-18A-D Hornets he became a decorated combat veteran, carrier naval aviator, TOPGUN graduate, and squadron commander. Having retired from the Marine Corps in 2022, he now flys Boeing 747s for UPS, while also being a part of HERO. Greg Spillane is a former collegiate football player for San Diego State University, with a deep competitive edge and entrepreneurial spirit. Greg has founded several companies across different industries, showcasing his knack for new product development. Holding an MBA from the University of Southern California, he's affectionately known as the group's mad scientist. Along with Mike Butler, they are the three founders of HERO Barbell that is making a splash in the fitness space with their equipment. Go to www.herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for a one per customer 10% OFF discount. You can follow HERO Barbell Co. on Instagram and on (@freeherobarbell) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Emily Fenton sits down with Wex for coffee and a chat. Emily has been a gymnast since the age of 2 and fell in love with being in the gym in her teens. Her passion for fitness led her to become a certified personal trainer as well as competing in bodybuilding and ranking high as an NPC Bikini Competitor. Most recently she was signed by REDCON1 as an Ambassador. You can follow Emily on Instagram and on YouTube (@fitwithfenton) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Arielle Loewen returns to the show solo this time off of her best career finish at the CrossFit Games. We sit down to talk about how life changed with her win at The Granite Games and what she would be doing if she was not a Games athlete. Arielle also talks about who she would like to team up with at WZA this year and her goals for the Rogue Invitational. You can follow Arielle on IG (@arielleloewen) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge and tell them that Wex sent you. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Don Faul returns to the show to talk about the state of CrossFit and all the recent changes, announcements and who won The Open between him and Dave Castro. He has been the CEO of CrossFit since just before the 2022 Games and has a vision to reach 30 Million people with the methodology of CrossFit. We also talk about the recent announcement that the Games are moving to Ft. Worth, Texas and for how long that will be. You can follow Don Faul on IG (@donfaul) and CrossFit (@crossfit) & CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge and tell them that Wex sent you. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Kelly is all over the CrossFit space. Her most recent venture in the space brought her to founding the Femme Fit Society along with Lindsey Marcelli from Compete For A Cure and Girls Gone RX. Together they are revolutionizing the narrative for women in the fitness space and bringing light to topics that relate to women and the unique challenges they face. We had a great conversation on a ton of subjects. Enjoy. You can follow Kelly (@strongerwithkelly) and Femme Fit Society (@femmefitsociety) on Instagram. Follow Wex Appeal on all formats @wexappealpocast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Threads. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge and tell them that Wex sent you. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.
Adrian Bozman is a staple in the CrossFit community. His role in the CrossFit Games for the past two iterations has been the Competition Director in charge of leading the programming for the CrossFit Games Season. We dive into what it's been like taking on the challenge of programming for the fittest on Earth as well as what he does in his downtime. He is a music buff and we also talk about his love for motorcycles. You might find some new favorite bands. Follow Boz on IG (@apbozman) and Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on IG, TikTok, Youtube and FB Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get 15% OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Joshy G is known in many circles from CrossFit to the WWE. He has been one of the floor announcers for the CrossFit Games. If you were at the Games he was on the mic with Kiki Dickson giving you all the action on the floor. He is also co-owner of Deadboys Fitness with Colby Lopez (aka WWE Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins). They are bridging the gap between fans of WWE and CrossFit and encouraging fitness at all levels. We talk about how he got involved in CrossFit as his journey to being the voice on the floor. Follow JoshyG on IG (@joshygallegos) and Daedboys Fitness (@deadboysfitness) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Hunter McIntyre returns to the show. We talk about what he has been up to since he was last on the show and how he keeps himself busy in an out of the gym. Not only is he the HYROX World Champ and current record holder but also holds the record for Murph. Outside of the gym he has started a new competition called Battle Bunker, a supplement company called BLDR and his training program HAOS (Hunter's Acadamy Of Strength). He also addresses the latest call out from my previous guest Norman Woodring to his HYROX and Murph record and how when you are the champ everyone is trying to take a shot at you. You can follow Hunter on IG (@huntthesheriff) and HAOS Training (@haostraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Amy Bream is a 3x CrossFit Games Athlete in the adaptive division. She is also a Nike Sponsored athlete and trains out of the PRVN camp in East Nashville. I got to sit down with Amy on Saturday in Vendor Village of the CrossFit Games and we talked about the challenges of fair play in the adaptive division, how she unwinds to Harry Potter and what it felt like to go viral from her 2021 performance in Madison. She has an electric personality, is hilarious and I highly recommend you follow her story on her Instagram @onelegtostandon Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
John-Edward Heath is a Paralympic Hopeful and advocate for the adaptive athletes in Functional Fitness. With his trusty Corgi named Lord Voldemort by his side he is fighting to make sure that the voice of the adaptive athlete is seen in all sports, but more specifically the sport of CrossFit. We have a very candid conversation about the things CrossFit is doing right as well as the things they are doing very wrong. The message....JUST SHOW UP! Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Rob Kearney is pound for pound the World's Strongest. He is also the Head Coach for HWPO Strong training program. We sat down LIVE at the CrossFit Games to talk about how he became part of the HWPO Family and how he is also able to continue his training to become World's Strongest Man. You can follow Rob on IG (@worlds_strongest_gay) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Rory McKernan is one of the original OG's of CrossFit Media. We are LIVE in Madison, WI at the 2023 NoBull CrossFit Games and sit down in the Mayhem Lounge to chat about all things Mayhem and his journey that brought him into CrossFit, through cancer and ultimately to joining the Mayhem Family. Check out what they have going on this week.
Aimee Anaya Everett joins us for the third installment of the HWPO takeover. She is the Head Coach for the HWPO LIFT Program as well as the Weightlifting Coach for the HWPO Elite Athletes that are competing in Madison at The CrossFit Games. We talk about how she originally wanted to be an FBI Profiler but instead became one of the most well known names in Olympic Weightlifting. She also talks about her love for Harry Potter, LEGO and how HWPO sought her out. You can follow Aimee on IG (@aimeeanayaeverett) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Jake Marconi is the Director of Coaching for HWPO Training. We sit down to talk about his role with the athletes as well as programming for the HWPO Online Training Program. He talks about his sports background and how Sammy told him that the staff is not allowed to get HWPO tattoos at The Games. You can follow Jake Marconi on IG (@jakemarconi) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Matt O'Keefe is the CEO of HWPO Training. He was formerly the director of Loud N Live and in charge of running Wodapalooza before leaving to help launch HWPO Training with his long time friend Mat Fraser the 5x Fittest Man on Earth. Known as Chief Keefe, he comes to the podcast to talk about the upcoming season, what's on the horizon for HWPO and how excited he is HWPO Training to be a partner at the CrossFit Games this year. If you are coming to Madison for the Games make sure you get to the HWPO Training booth where you can get an HWPO Tattoo. For real. You can follow Matt O'Keefe on IG (@okeefemr) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on my IG and TikTok Shop and save with our other sponsors Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Dave Lipson is a former Professional Baseball player who is best known as the Founder and Creator of THUNDRBRO. He is married to the 2014 Fittest Woman on Earth Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and together they have become the power couple of fitness. They have both competed in CrossFit and Professional Bodybuilding. Dave is bringing his bigger than life personality to the episode and we talk about his journey from a 170 lb. baseball player to transforming himself into a walking talking Action Figure. We sit down in their home and have a great time talking life. Follow him on IG (@davefreakinlipson) and THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com Shop Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Julian Marquez is a 2x Emmy Award Winner and sits down with Wex to talk about his time with the NFL where he won those awards for his work with the Oakland Raiders. We also talk about before he was a part of the "Butter Gang" with the Buttery Bros he was a Former CrossFit Games Athlete. Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube & TikTok @wexappealpodcast Shop Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Dwight Upshaw is the Head of Affiliate Programming and one of the Head Coaches for PRVN Fitness. He sits down to talk with Wex about working with the Elite Athletes leading up to Madison for the CrossFit Games as well as partnering with Girls Gone RX and Compete for a Cure. Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube & TikTok @wexappealpodcast Shop Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Norman Woodring is a multi year CrossFit SemiFinal/Regional Competitor and a veteran in the sport. He trains with JumpShip Training and made the announcement that this will be his final year attempting to qualify for the CrossFit Games. He has turned his competitive sights towards the Hyrox Challenge and made a splash in announcing that not only will he be competing in Hyrox this year but will also be attempting and training to claim the World Record time away from the one and only Hunter McIntyre. Norm also took it a step further when he said that he will also be attempting to claim the World Record time in Murph which is also held by Hunter. He fell just short in his first attempt at Murph on Memorial Day however it was only a week after the CrossFit Games Semis in Orlando and with no dedicated training for it. He will be competing in November officially at the Hyrox Challenge in Dallas and we will be looking forward to see how this develops. Follow Norman Woodring (@notthenorm352) on Instagram. Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube & TikTok @wexappealpodcast Shop Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Chase Ingraham and Adrian Conway join the show to talk about the late night calls that led to the CrossFit Games Podcast Live Stream for Day 2 & 3. We also go over some of the top performances and our thoughts on "Who is CK Guy?" We also talk about what it takes to make something like this work. Huge thanks to Brian Friend and Mike Halpin as well for their efforts to get great footage from the floor with iPhones. Yes....iPhones. It was a team effort indeed. Follow Chase Ingraham (@chase_ingraham) & Adrian Conway (adrianconway_) on Instagram. Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube & TikTok @wexappealpodcast Shop Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo. Just follow the link to sign up. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe
Justin Cotler is more than just the lead dog over at Underdog Athletics. He is a man of many talents. We talk about the upcoming CrossFit SemiFinals and how deep Underdog is rolling in all the different regions. We dig in on expectations for my former coach and current Europe SemiFinalist Bronislaw Olenkowicz. He will be making a huge splash attempting to get back to the Games in Madison. On top of all the athletes we also talk Dad life with a gymnast daughter, music and the balance of it all. We of course jump into the landscape of The Games this year with the BIG missing pieces from last years podium out of Australia and what The Games will look like this year. You can follow Justin Cotler @justincotler and Underdog Athletics @underdogathletics on Instagram Follow the Wex Appeal Podcast on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok @wexappealpodcast Click here to join the Wex Appeal - Triple B Crew for exclusive content and bonus clips from the show. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wexappeal/subscribe Support our sponsors: Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo code “BLKOUT” to get 10% OFF your order and a gift from the show. Go to strongcoffeecompany.com and use promo code “WEXAPPEAL” to save $15 OFF your order.
Jason Ray is definitely someone to look for this year in Orlando at the CrossFit Games SemiFinals for North America East. He will be competing for the first time in SemiFinals after barely missing the cut last year. Jason is also a husband and father of 2 boys as well as the new owner of CrossFit Valdosta in Georgia. As someone who loves to hunt, fish and CrossFit he said his wife calls him the "Great Value" Rich Froning. He trains under and will be representing Mayhem Athlete in Orlando. We talk about Semi expectations, the balance between gym & family as well as running an affiliate. You can follow Jason on IG: jasonray_37 and CrossFit Valdosta @crossfitvaldosta This episode is sponsored by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "BLKOUT" to get 10% OFF your order and a special gift from the show. Follow them on IG @blackout_xx_barbell Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube @wexappealpodcast
Adam Von Rothfelder is a whole different energy! Which is definitely what you need if you are the CEO of a Coffee Company. Strong Coffee Company is a coffee company that prides itself on giving you quality product to not just start your day but to enhance your health at the same time. Adam is setting out to revolutionize the Coffee landscape one cup at a time. If he looks familiar to you he has also been a trainer to celebrities and was on the NBC Reality Fitness Competition STRONG which was produced by Sylvester Stallone and which teamed up trainers from all different methodologies with everyday housewives to compete in fitness challenges. The premise was to help these women get control of their life through health. Adam has made it his goal to not only deliver an amazing product but also to pull back the curtain on "Big Business" coffee companies and show you there is a better way. This was a fantastic conversation. Follow Adam on Instagram @vonrothfelder and Strong Coffee Company @strongcoffeecompany Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube @wexappealpodcast
This week Wex sits down with Evan Holyfield. He is the son of the Hall of Fame Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield and he has made his own name in Professional Boxing. Evan started boxing at a young age and he talks about what it was like growing up and forging his own path. He also talks about how different this last win in the ring was after suffering his first loss. He has a 10-1 Pro Boxing Record after winning his last fight. A very important thing to him is making sure that the next generation comes up successful in life and he has authored the book "12 Rounds to Winning". He was also featured on the documentary "Legacy" on Discovery + which follows his rise as well as the lives of the children of Dwayne Wade and Randall Cunningham. Watch out for Evan in the boxing world as he already has his sights on the championship belt. Follow Evan on Instagram @evanholyfield_ Follow Wex Appeal Podcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @wexappealpodcast
Marston Sawyers is a content creator and entrepreneur that is one half of the creative team called "The Buttery Bros." Marston, alongside Heber Cannon (Episode 26), travel the globe chronicling their adventures with numerous people in the Fitness space. They created a sort of cult following in CrossFit after they were let go from CrossFit with the rest of the media department in 2018. That led them to create the Buttery Bros brand and gave them the freedom to create content that they, and their fans, would enjoy. They have been responsible for producing many of the best CrossFit Games documentaries and have been able to partner with many other businesses in the space with the goal of bringing them all up successfully together. They are also the co-founders of Podium Supplements along with the 5x Fittest Man on Earth Mat Fraser (Episode 38) and Paul Haverland (Episode 36). Follow Marston on Instagram @marstonsawyers @butterybros @321Podium Youtube:www.YouTube.com/ButteryBros1 Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram and TikTok @wexappealpodcast
On this episode, Wex sits down with Kekoa Mana "The Hawaiian Warrior". He has been wrestling since first falling in love with it at the age of 17 years. He talks about how he got into Professional Wrestling, his sports background and how becoming a father changed everything. This is a great peak behind the curtain of wrestling and Kekoa is bringing over 17 years of knowledge to the next generation by changing the way people train for this business. Follow Kekoa on IG @kekoapro and on TikTok @kekoahw Follow Wex Appeal on IG & TikTok @wexappealpodcast
Rebecca Fuselier previously competed in the Teen Division at the CrossFit Games and make her rookie Elite debut in 2022. She became a community icon after The Capital event where the entire crowd rallied around her on the steps to cheer her to the finish. From that moment people came to find out her personality is just as big as her heart. Her Instagram is a hilarious mix of CrossFit instructional videos, dance moves and comedy sketches. She has a crafty side as well and we talk about her mismatched shoe game and bedazzled custom tops that she designed herself. As a former gymnast she's been competing most of her life and I expect we will see more of her and her “no regrets” attitude on the competition floor.
Dylan Malitsky has been involved with Wodapalooza since its inception. He joins the show to talk about his first year of being the man in charge as Director of TYR Wodapalooza 2023. Dylan opens up about both the key wins from this year but also the obstacles that came up and how addressing those opportunities head on will make the 2024 installment bigger and better. We also talk about the future or TYR as a partner in the space as well as if WZA has outgrown it's Bayfront Park home. This episode will definitely give you a look behind the curtain of what it takes to put on such a huge event for the community and athletes. Make sure that you are following the Wex Appeal Podcast on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok @wexappealpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Huge thanks to the team at The Jedburgh Podcast as this episode was thought to be lost but they had an unknown recorder still rolling. Tyler Christophel & Sam Cournoyer are 2/3 of the Mayhem Team with Rich Froning for the Elite Men's Team Division at WZA. Unfortunately they had to withdraw on Saturday due to an injury but we had a great time talking about competition and how they are looking forward to both competing in the Individual Division for the CrossFit Games this year. Sam coming off of the Team Championship with Mayhem Freedom and setting his site on individual success. Tyler is looking to compete onsite at the Games for the first time in person as an individual after his only Individual Games appearance was 24th in Stage 1 from the Covid Season of 2020. We had a great time talking about life and family as both have had some pretty big life changes in the past couple of years. Again thanks to Jedburgh Podcast for the audio and this episode is brought to you by our friends at PhatAsh Bakes (IG: @PhatAshBakes) who are serving you the best cookies and they can be ordered directly to your door. Check them out and also our shoutout continues for Lifting the Dream (IG: @LiftingTheDreamOfficial) for taking great care of us on site and being so welcoming in Miami. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Lindsey Marcelli is the Founder of the Non-Profit Organization called Compete for a Cure with a mission to fund breast cancer survivors' wellness within local communities and provide breast health education for coaches and trainers. They seek to empower the survivor, the gym owner, the event planner, and the business owner so that the survivor can be a part of a community that revolves around physical activity and overall well-being. Through this organization they have run many competitions worldwide (Girls Gone RX) that are hosted by gyms all over the world or lifting competitions (The OLY Open & Winter Solstice) that are run online. All of these competitions push to achieve the mission of finding a cure for Breast Cancer and supporting those affected. SHOW NOTE: In the intro/outro I mistakenly refer to the organization as Compete for a Cause when in fact it is called "Compete for a Cure". You can find them at www.competeforacure.org for all information pertaining to their work and to get support. Follow them on Instagram @competeforacure & @girlsgonerx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Mat Fraser & Matt O'Keefe are the driving force behind HWPO. Mat Fraser is the 5x Fittest Man on Earth and since retiring from competition has gone on to start some very successful business ventures like Podium and HWPO Training. Matt O'Keefe is a staple in sports management and has been working with Mat as his manager. Since departing from Live N Loud last year O'Keefe has taken over the reigns to run the business side of HWPO. He still is involved in the sport as an athlete agent and works together with Mat to develop HWPO Training into a definitive and all encompassing training program with top level coaches from many different sports like Golf, Weightlifting and Strongman. Fraser and O'Keefe sat down with Wex to talk WZA, HWPO, coaching the best and life after competition. All of our TYR WZA Episodes have been brought to you by PhatAsh Bakes (IG: @PhatAshBakes) who are bringing you #ThatGoodGood cookies to your door. They are a small business out of Orlando that ship all over the country the best cookies in all the land. Huge shoutout as well to our friends at Lifting the Dream (IG: @LiftingTheDreamOfficial) for being so kind and doing great custom work for the gear in your gym bag. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Kaleb Young works with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) and is in charge of CrossFit Development and Partnerships. Kaleb stops by the TYR WZA Podcast stage to talk about the mission of O.U.R. in trying to put an end to sex trafficking in the United States and Worldwide. O.U.R. partners with many gyms and organizations to not only raise funds but also to raise awareness of the epidemic that is terrorizing this nation. We talk tips to stay safe and also how you can get involved in the fight. We also talk about our favorite shows as parents of little ones and that Bluey is the show that will make all things right for future generations. Many laughs were had on this episode despite the seriousness of their mission. O.U.R. is an amazing organization and I recommend supporting them any way that you can. All of our TYR WZA podcasts are brought to you by the best cookies in all of Florida. PhatAsh Bakes (IG: @PhatAshBakes) is based out of Orlando, Florida and ships cookies all over the nation. Get yours today no matter where you are and bring "That Good Good" to your door. Also a huge shoutout to Lifting The Dream (IG: @Liftingthedreamofficial) for hooking us up while we were down there and being an awesome small business partner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
We talk business in the CrossFit space and how Podium came from an idea to a Partner of the TYR Wodapalooza Competition. The Buttery Bros take the stage with Paul Haverland to talk about the journey of Podium and what it means to put their name behind a product that is backed by and sponsor the Fittest on Earth. Paul has helped start many successful businesses and decided to reach out to the Bros to bring Podium to life. Also discussed is how Heber and Mars plan is to bring all their business ventures up together to help support the community on all levels. There is more than meets the eye to these "Content Creators". You never quite know what is gonna happen when you give these guys a microphone and they did not disappoint. Laughs were not in short supply in this episode. All of the Wex Appeal Episodes in Miami are brought to you by PhatAsh Bakes (IG: @PhatAshBakes) bringing you the best cookies in all of Florida. Follow them and you can order online to have them shipped directly to your door. Also shoutout to Lifting The Dream (IG: @LiftingTheDreamOfficial) for being so supportive of the podcast. They have some amazing custom gear to take your workout to the next level. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Fee Saghafi and James Sprague from the Brute Strength Training Crew join the show and bring the energy to the podcast stage. They talk about their training culture, the move to train in Naples and how James should be a motivational speaker in his down time. All of our shows in Miami brought to you by Phat Ash Bakes (IG: @phatashbakes). The best cookies hands down. Get #thatgoodgood shipped straight to your door. Also shoutout to Lifting the Dream (IG: @liftingthedreamofficial) who took such great care of us at WZA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Don Faul is the CEO of CrossFit and joined us LIVE on the podcast stage at TYR Wodapalooza to chat about his first six months with CrossFit and the future of the brand. We also talk about the Open and how he's got his sights set on beating Dave Castro. This episode is brought to you by Phat Ash Bakes who is bringing #thatgoodgood to your door with the best cookies in the game. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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