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At The Big E, a fair becomes a mirror. Wander with the Audacious crew through 175 acres of wonder and delight to meet the people who bring it to life! From a Lost & Found sage, to a fairy from the Florence Griswold Museum, to a hot tub ace, to Amber, the bathroom attendant/joy DJ. President & CEO Gene Cassidy shares the soul of the Exposition, then we follow our heads, hearts, and (especially) stomachs through cream puffs, Pepe’s pizza, cookie dough-on-a-stick, and dangerously good oddities. Suggested episodes: Scenes from the Big E: A fair filled with food, animals, music – and heart GUESTS: Mary Naughton and Cyndy Penner: mother and daughter duo behind Cyndy’s Bears, selling embroidered teddy bears and other personalized items Andrea Anderson and Sabrina Gagnon: at The Big E with their Clydesdale horses from Hobby Knoll Stable in Duxbury, MA Susan Rotondo and Bill Motyl: longtime fair regulars from Southwick, MA Tammi Flynn: Director of Communications at The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, CT Rita Rivera: a fairy for the day, advertising the Wee Faerie Village at The Florence Griswold Museum Amber Stone: bathroom attendant at The Big E and recovery coach from Springfield, MA Ed Ame: a Chicago native, who spends most of the year traveling and works at the Lost & Found booth at The Big E James Tackett: a man from Madison, IN, who runs the mini ball booth at The Big E Darryl Wilson: sales representative for MAAX Swim Spas and Hot Tubs Melissa Russell: fife player from Bristol, CT, who performs with a fife and drum corps, and spent Connecticut Day with her family at The Big E John Barrows: printer at Eastern States Exposition Eugene Cassidy: President and CEO at Eastern States Exposition Greg: a Faribault, MN, native, who sells blooming onions at The Big E Kevin Gagliard: Operations Manager at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Lynn Lischke: Newburyport, MA, resident, who sells cream puffs at The Big E Josh Virkler: owner of Luann’s Bakery in Ellington, Stafford, and soon Hartford, CT Jackson Panek-Henderson: nine-year-old fairgoer from Newington, CT Joseph Haag: owner of Kora and Mila’s Cookie Dough from Plymouth, WI, serving cookie dough on a stick at The Big E Josh, John, and Henry Pupa: repeat fairgoers from Griswold, CT Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyday we take a breath from the busy workday, Take a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and Specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about Hattie's announcement, we look at how many opportunities an athlete gets, What drama is continuing to go on today.
Everyday we take a breath from the busy work day to catch our breath and hang out with friends to talk about the world of sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk PED's, how many chances does an athlete get, WFP and their PR problem and we will update how my mom is doing.0:00 Welcome!0:33 Catching Up with Cory, 5am Classes8:19 Mama Switzer Update11:29 Age Group Testing / Captren Crunch & Raisin Branavar21:08 Amanda Hari's Interview with Will Moorad / WFP'S PR34:51 Pat Vellner on Coffee, Pods, and Wods37:29 Boys Interrupted39:01 Criticism of CrossFit & WFP42:19 Wrapping Up
Everyday we take a breath from the busy work day to take a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today I recap the battery of tests I've went through to determine what my future looks like. How many opportunities are too many? What is okay with gruesome injuries?
The World Clydesdale Show runs through the weekend at the Illinois State Fairgrounds as the guys chat in the Livestock Center with Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, Clydesdale owner Bev Walker of Scotland and show manager Shelby Wall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The show continues from the World Clydesdale Show running through Sunday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds with Alec Smith of the Budweiser Clydesdales, Ben from the Clydesdale Outpost luxury ranch in Montana and Visit Springfield account executive and Clydesdale owner and former Clydesdale Queen Hannah Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every day we take a breath and a break from the busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about a new addition to the Switzer Family, Will Moorad talked with Peter from Coffee, Pods and WODS. finally, whatever questions you have going into the weekend.0:00 Welcome!0:33 Catching Up with the Crew 0:55 Welcome, baby Olive! 3:03 Will Moorad on Coffee, Pods, & Wods15:15 Chat Questions16:56 Scott's "Why"19:19 Crash & Rogue, Brian Friend Interview, Sprague's Mode Classic, HerdFest26:30 Weekend Plans, Current Training & Health28:21 Congrats, Carolyne!28:53 Back to Work!
Everyday we take a breath from the busy work day to get a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about changes to TYR Cup Changes that should be made. Summer cold are the worst and Hit me up with some questions.
Every Day we take a breath from the busy work day to take a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we catch up with Cory as our 2 College Football teams face big time games this weekend. We also get Cory's perspective on the upcoming CrossFit Games Season. Why is the CAC Election so secret? Plus whatever you all want to talk about.
Everyday we take a breath from the normal workday to take a breath and talk about what is going on in the world of sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about CrossFit Reaching out to new partners, how can we grow through grass roots? and I want to shout out the man Ismael Garcia.
Everyday we take a breath from the normal workday to take a breath and talk about what is going on in the world of sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about CrossFit Reaching out to new partners, how can we grow through grass roots? and I want to shout out the man Ismael Garcia.
Every day we take a breath from the normal work day to catch our breath and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about the Bears big win, the criticism of Caleb Williams, TYR Cup wraps up, and what show are you looking forward to most returning or premiering this Fall?
Every day we take a break from the busy work day and take a breath to hang out with friends to talk about the world of sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about getting the structure of the CrossFit Games season earlier than ever, how does this affect WFP and what can it tell us? I am going to address some comments from yesterday and I saw a mermaid last night in Montana?
Every day we take a breath from the busy work day to take a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we preview the weekend at WZA So Cal, we catch up with Cory and I finally saw a John Wick Movie.
Every day we take a breath from the busy work day to get a breack and hang out with friends to talk about what is going on in the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about how beautiful some of our country is. What it's like being the parent to an artistic child and whatever you want to talk about.
Today we talk to one of the most influential Athletes in the Master's Division. Not only has he won the CrossFit Games 6 Consecutive times he has also built the divisions biggest training camp and programmer. They are one of the biggest sponsors, influencers and businesses in the space. How does Jason do it all, we find out today...
Every day we take a break from the busy work day to catch our break and hang out with friends to talk about Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today marks the aniversary of 9/11 and at the time I thought we would move in a positive direction as a country, when the reality has been the country has become more divided and Hate is showing its head more than ever. Also as a Kid their were elite companies you would see and know they were the ones you wanted to be with if you got famous, do we have that in CrossFit now? and I fill you in on my pulmonary test from today.
Every Day we take a break from the busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and Specifically CrossFit. Today we catch up with Cory to see what he is up to and talk about whatever it is you all want to talk about.
Every day we take a breath from our busy work day to get a break and hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we discuss my Beloved Chicago Bears taking one on the chin, Alex Gazan takes a step back from TYR Wodapalooza So Cal, who should be her replacement? Has CrossFit found its new enemy in GLP-1's?
Every day we take a breath from our busy work day to get a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about Monday night football and the Chicago Bears. We look at the media set up at the Age Group Games. Facundo spoke yesterday with Glinton Things and Jenny, what did we learn?
Every day we take a breath from our normal work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about Rich Froning's appearance on Coffee, Pods & Wods. The NFL is back! Outside the Box Show killed it yesterday, I visited the "New" Barn. Wooley shows up on In the Box Office.
Every day we take a breath from the normal work day and take a break to hang out with friends to talk about sports, entertainment and the world of CrossFit. Today we talk about the release of What is Your Why? I get tagged on Dense again. We bring Cory to hang out again today, and talk Master's overall. Plus is everyone fighting in the CrossFit Media?Link to Master's Athlete's Why?https://youtu.be/nCeOJq9Fssk?si=Z8Zl0JO2oiBt5dEr0:00 Welcome!0:32 Catching Up with Cory 2:30 Masters Athletes' "Why" Video12:58 Heading to Rudy's Gym15:25 Kudos to Katelyn 18:40 Annie's Gym Sold to BKG26:31 IG Post: The Rock & Dave Bautista32:21 Mega Ramp38:32 Rogue Announcements43:16 Dense Updates & Barbell Spin 50:19 Wrapping Up (check out Coffee, Pods, and Wods)51:41 Back to Work!
Every day we take a breath from the busy work day to get a break and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about what is going on with Cory, We look at the athlete invites for the Rogue invitational, and we look at what you all want to talk about in the chat.
Every day we take a breath from our busy work day to take a break and hang out with friends and talk about the worlds of sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we show the Graphic that tells the WFP Story, we get petty and are going to stop letting people bait us into conversations. Finally Rogue begins posting their invitations to the Rogue Invitational
Every day we take a breathe and a break from the busy workday to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk sponsors and its affect on the sport. The Storyline I have been asking for is right there will they push it. What a weekend of football and we are only getting started, and finally watched Thunderbolts and was pleasently surprised.
Every day we take a break from the normal work day to hang out and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and more specifically CrossFit. Today we will talk about the CrossFit Quiz, What is the real storyline with the WFP, and it is a wild weekend for College Football, what will you be watching?
Every day we take a step back and catch our breath to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and most specifically CrossFit. What was Tyler Watkins telling us? Tom Fameree's Post, Given choices this weekend what will you watch?
Every day we take a breath from the Workday to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and more specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about the Wild Rumors with WFP but, did we forget CrossFit is up for Sale? College football is here, who do you think wins WFP and does it matter? and Scott proves he is the most socially awkward podcaster ever.
In this episode: Jackie Meyers and Sayge Madsen join us with a full preview of the Classic Series World Finals, breaking down what to watch for this year. Then, Shelby Wall stops in to share details on the upcoming 2025 World Clydesdale Show. We wrap things up with a special Pennwoods Perspective segment you won't want to miss.Thank you to our sponsors of Episode #129!Shipshewana Harness & Supplies Glenwood Snacks Pennwoods Equine Products INC. The Draft Horse Journal Saginaw Valley Equine ClinicSummit Professional ServicesDo you have suggestions for future episodes? Do you have ideas of someone we should have join us? Please send us any comments or questions to the Rinehold Tack & Western Wear mailbag at podcast@naclassicseries.com!
Every Day we take a breath and a break from our busy workday to hangout with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about the Haboob in Mesa, also the WFP there. The list of Withdraws from the Event. Heard a wild rumor about unlimited money and exclusivity, what does that mean. Holli Duggan is a Rock Star, plus what are the top 5 places to watch a CrossFit Event? Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_bb_2e9Qq2NVCrgADCE6A/join
Every day we take a breath and grab a break from the work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and more specifically CrossFit. Today we finish up some more conversation about the CrossFit Games. How do you feel good about getting people addicted to a dream and then making them pay for it over and over again. What other revenue streams do we have to go after.
We decide to come in on a weekend because the Age Group CrossFit Games are Happening. Can't wait to share everything going on live from Columbus. The Sights, the Sounds and the Fun.
Every day we take a breath and a get a break from the busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we chat with Cory again and talk about everything going on in the CrossFit Age Group Games.0:00 Welcome! 0:35 Catching Up Live: Day Two5:05 Crowds & Conversations with Andre16:24 Morning Workout 25.323:00 Athlete Interviews 24:12 Chatting with Boz27:50 Ty Jenkins Announcing29:12 Heavy Lifts in 25.232:37 Jamie in the Chat36:19 Media / Spectator Access & Testing Workouts47:29 Back to Work!
every day we take a breath from the busy work day to take a break and hang out with friends to talk about the worlds of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about a 7K Run and some Clean and Jerks.0:00 Welcome!0:33 Live at the Age-Group Games 9:08 Dense Update16:42 Hopper's Video & Smack Talk19:34 C&J: Lift Predictions23:15 Broadcast & Schedule28:14 WodPrep Interview with Bob & Joe32:12 Adler: Withdrawal from WFP: Tour Stop 237:40 Lunch Shows & Sunday Night 39:46 Back to Work!
Every day we take a break from the busy work day to step back take a breath and hang out with friends talking about the world of Sports and Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about the Age Group CrossFit Games, who we've seen what does it mean. Hatie doc came out yesterday.
Every day we take a break from the work day to catch our breath hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and more specifically CrossFit. Today we start to dig into the Age Group CrossFit Games, We look at Dave Castro's Week in Review, Does Matt Souza have the answer to CrossFit's issues?
Everyday we take a break from our busy work day to hang out and take a breath to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and CrossFit. Today e talk about what it is like to be Fat, how the Biggest Loser capitalized on this and is now being shown in a Netflix Documentary. What does the public get wrong and how does CrossFit need to address this.
Using our daily lunchtime show to chat with Sandy Fent, First Responder Physical Wellness Administrator and Debbie Wagner partner with Expanding Horizons. We will talk about what the state of Ohio is dong to honor the victims of 9/11 and push the well being and physical fitness of our first responders.Here is information about the event.9/11 Climb 2025Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson, invites Ohio Public Safety Servants and their families and friends to participate in the annual ODPS 9/11 Climb on September 11, 2025.This event aims to pay tribute to the 412 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th. It is a collective mission to honor their bravery through a powerful fitness endeavor that reflects their unwavering dedication.This year's events will begin at 9:00am on September 11, 2025. Access to the stadium will start at 7:00am and parking will be available near the stadium. Participation in a workout will be at the discretion of each individual. Options will include an intense circuit workout, Instructor-led yoga, traditional stair climbing and walking laps around the interior of the stadium. This is a FREE EVENT! PLEASE REGISTER EARLY WITH THE LINK ON THE FLYER, but if you have any questions, feel free to contact me Sandy Fent, slfent@dps.ohio.gov or 380-215-2729. What is it?41.minutes and 20 seconds of physical movement that you choose in honor of the 412 first responders that lost their lives.Examples are:Walking
Every day we take a break from the busy workday to hang out with Friends and talk about the world of sports and entertainment and more specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about the relationship between events and the Media. CrossFit has a new Campaign, Gazan withdraws from WFP, Bagent Story update and finish up with Quarterback and the Amateur.0:00 Welcome!0:33 Catching Up with the Crew 2:05 "Because of CrossFit, I can..."5:09 Alex Gazan Update6:53 Hattie Documentary Update9:45 Masters: Media Access, Relationship between Media & Events32:31 Bagent Video & Chat34:31 Quarterback Documentary42:09 "The Amateur" & "Love Hurts"45:17 Back to Work!
We take a break every day to take a breath and hang out with friends to talk about the world of sports, entertainment and specifically the world of CrossFit. Today we talk about the master's mess, what's on Cory's mind and anything you offer up in the chat.0:00 Welcome!0:34 Catching Up with Some Guy Named Cory5:57 Masters: Programming & Schedules15:09 Masters: Tickets 19:15 Documentary Sneak Peek21:35 Mark & Cory: Gulf Coast Games23:33 Bagent Story32:47 Hierarchy of Top 10 Men51:11 Masters: "Grinding Gears"54:07 Back to Work!
Every day we take a breath and a break from the busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of sports, entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about the new marketing strategy from CrossFit, CrossFit is the Cure. We look at some comments and riff on what we see. Finally lets chat about the Quarterback Series on Netflix and specifically Joe Burrow getting robbed.
Every day we take a breath from our busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we are going to talk about why James Sprague was screwed more than you think, My wish list for the 2026 CrossFit Games and I finished the Billy Joel Documentary. Plus anything else you all may want to talk about.
Every day we take a breath and a break from the work day to hang out with each other and Discuss the world of Sports, Entertainment and more specifically CrossFit. Today we discuss how I am not "real" Media. The TYR Cup announces its line-up for this years event and why are some left off. My favorite memories from this years CrossFit Games and then I still don't have any media information for the Master's Games, maybe we just hang? Either way I am going to have fun with my friends.
Every day we take a breath and get a break from the workday to hang out with friends to talk about Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about recovering from the weekend the top 5 memories from the Games weekend, People saying that Dave Castro doesn't know what he's doing. Some DB Tea, and what is going on in with the Sale.
Every day we take a breath rom our busy workday to catch a break and hang out with our friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and Sepecifically the World of CrossFit. Today we talk about why CrossFit Can't be Killed, We get Cory's opinion of the CrossFit Games, and tell a few stories from the Games.
Every Day we take a breath from the busy work day to hang out and get a break talking about Sports, Entertainment and Specifically CrossFit. Today we catch up after the trip home from the Games. We look at the comments and we go into the way back machine.
Jamie Latimer, Scott Switzer and Alison Scudds break down all the action of Day 2 at the CrossFit Games. Some big leaderboard shake-ups and some people answering the call. We talk about all that and more with you and whatver else you want to talk about.
Every day we take a breath from the busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we put the finishing touches on our analysis of the CrossFit Games. We talk about what we have already done, and we hear from you, and what your final throughts are.
Every day we take a break away from our busy work day to hang out with friends and talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we catch up with Cory about his experience at Monster Games, Carolyne is in Albany and getting settled, Pedro writes an article about media in the CrossFit Space. Plus any questions you may have about the week.0:00 Welcome!0:35 Catching Up with Cory2:39 "F-Grade" for Life & Chat9:55 Cory's Uber Ride15:54 Monster Games 30:29 WOD Science: No Reps & Energy Expenditure 32:29 Barbell Spin's Media Article40:09 WFP: Unbreakable Episode with Sprague 43:41 Games: IE09 Announcement50:43 Back to Work!
Every day we take time out of our Busy day to take a breath and hang out with friends to talk about the world of Sports, Entertainment and specifically CrossFit. Today we talk about whether or not CrossFit should do a Lazar Tribute at the CrossFit Games, What did I really say on Friday, Let's look further into my top 10 picks. How will I really react if I meet Tyson Bagent.