Podcasts about crossfit media

Last week, Chris Cooper published a blog titled “How to Save CrossFit,” and the response was massive—affiliate owners, coaches and industry leaders reached out with questions and concerns.Today, in this special episode of “Run a Profitable Gym,” Chris answers their questions.Coop addresses why he deaffiliated from CrossFit and why the method must evolve, then he digs into a question many have asked him: Would he ever buy CrossFit LLC? Chris also defines what real change would look like in a complete overhaul, including how to rebuild CrossFit Media, redefine the purpose of the Games, and offer affiliates real education and mentorship to help them succeed.Stay tuned for upcoming episodes in this series: Chris will explain how affiliates can be saved and lay out a plan for the evolution of the CrossFit Games.And if you missed the first part of this special series, it's linked below. LinksHow to Save CrossFitGym Owners UnitedBook a Call  5:33 - First 90 days of complete change10:21 - What about Europe?14:42 - Is CrossFit in danger?17:34 - Affiliates' concerns20:35 - Could Coop buy CrossFit?

Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer, and Scott Switzer break down everything from TYR Wodapalooza.  Was the Lucy Campbell Story the one that CrossFit Needed? Did James Sprague answer the critics?  Was playing in the Sand fun or too much? plus we go through our list of Love and Hate from the overall competition.

Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer and Scott Switzer get together to discuss the news and events of the CrossFit Games Season.  Tonight we look at the events at Wodapalooza and make some predictions as to who will do well and who will struggle.  We will look at Carolyne Prevost going Viral. We also talk about the Games moving to Albany, New York and finally, we will look at the Mayham Classic going historical to do their invites.  and 15 min of questions for Carolyne and Jamie.

Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer and Scott Switzer take a dive into the new CrossFit Rulebook for the 2025 CrossFit Games Season.  The World Fitness Project announces dates and locations for its tour events.  We also have Wodapalooza happening soon and talk briefly about this.

The PFAA try to explain who they are, The WFP are announcing what athletes have signed with them, the CrossFit Games Announces a new Safety Board, then the events for the in-person Semifinals and sends out the ballots for the CrossFit Athlete Council.  Emma Tall says she is probably not doing the CrossFit season due to the reaction from CrossFit to the PFAA demands. What does all this mean and are we really looking at one big Cluster?

Carolyne Prevost, Jamie Latimer and Scott Switzer discuss the news of the day in the CrossFit space.  We talk Legends Championships finishing up in Tempe Arizona.  The IF3 finishing up in Belfast.  The political drama that ensued at this event.  We talk Will Moorad's World Fitness Project's Announcement about the upcoming 2025 season with a little bit of 2026... Can you say Pro Card?  Plus whatever else happens to come up.

The Crew gets together to discuss the news of the day and what is going on in their lives.  Join us live for lunch and fun  conversation.

We sit down and talk about the season rumors that have been leaking, what we know, what we think and what we hope for. We have qualifiers at Wodapalooza and Fittest on the Coast, Rogue releases some information.  And one of our favorites announces she is pregnant!

The Crew Gets together to talk about all the news in the CrossFit Space, What are the rumors surrounding the CrossFit Games.  Rogue introduces a horizontal peg board.

We catch up with the crew and talk about Roman being out a while, The winners of Crash Crucible and is John Young the next great announcer?

We recap all the news of the week and dive into what we saw at the Crash Crucible including our very own Carolyne Prevost's performance. We look at who will be missing the Rogue Invitational this year.  What did the PFAA have to say to Talking Elite Fitness? We release the trailer for All Access Episode 6.

The Crew come together for a lunch time conversation about Roman Khrennikov and Alexis Raptis withdrawl from the Rogue Invitational and we prepare for a great competition to watch this weekend at Crash Crucible.

Will there be a 2025 CrossFit Games or will it look completely different. Has the TYR Cup shown us ways to make the Team Division better? Masters Fitness Championship happened this weekend.  A New episode of All Access will launch Monday 9/30 at 12:30pm EST.  Roderick Lopez has done a behind the scenes of the adaptive CrossFit Games and it is really good.

We talk about the weekend that was with TYR Wodapalooza SoCal and the Adaptive CrossFit Games.  We also talk about the Masters Fitness Championships happening this weekend. Plus Hurricanes affect on Beach Brawl.

We talk about Wodapalooza So Cal competing this weekend, in addition, we have the adaptive CrossFit Games happening on the same weekend.  Is there a fantasy miss with So Cal? Plus whatever is up with the Crew.

We talk about how the Adaptive CrossFit Games by Wheelwod are kicking off this week along with The TYR Cup and TYR Wodapalooz SoCal this week as well.  How will this affect the streams and attendance for both or either?  Wodapalooza Miami announces a new South Beach location with promises of more big news to come.  Carolyne breaks down her performance at the Nor Cal Classic, plus Rogue Q results even if they are unofficial at this moment.  We talk All Access Episode 2 coming out on Monday and whatever else is brought up in the chat.

This discussion explores the evolution and future of CrossFit, covering changes in training, the role of iconic athletes and coaching, the need for better media and storytelling, leadership challenges, and hyrox as a Competitor to Crossfit.00:40 How has the Crossfit games athlete changed?34:09 Attracting Attention to CrossFit: Media and Business Aspects39:20 The Power of Storytelling in CrossFit47:26 Challenges in Crossfit Communication and Transparency53:28 The Impact of Crossfit Leadership01:02:01 Navigating the Complexity of Crossfit Size and Investment01:06:04 Exploring Growth and Collaboration in the CrossFit Space01:07:28 The Impact of Events like Hyrox on the Fitness Industry01:10:12 Passion for the CrossFit Methodology and Long-Term Health01:32:11 Challenges and Opportunities in the Fitness Industry

This week we dive into the letters from Luka Djukic, Dave Castro and the Email from Don Faul.  We wrap up the Northern California Classic and see how our co-host and homie Carolyne Prevost did.

We examine the structure of the PFAA and why they are now in a bad position, we recap the Masters Games weekend. and whatever else comes up.

We break down the final day and results of the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games.  Plus we talk all the other aspects of what is going on in the CrossFit Space.

WZA So Cal announce ammended line-ups and Captains Picks for their event. PFAA makes demands of CrossFit.  Masters and Teens get their events and now get to compete later this week.  We will give you some people to look out for on the Masters side and share with you the coverage we will do daily from Birmingham.

Jamie, Carolyne and Scott get together for the first time since the CrossFit Games this year. We share our thoughts about Lazar Djukic, the 2024 CrossFit Games, the Master CrossFit Games and quick news clips.

Dave Castro is Killing the interview sessions!  The Demo Team has been announced!  Chad is the first workout announced and so much more!

Don goes live with Coffee, Pods and Wods and Dave Castro is now interviewing all 80 CrossFit Games Athletes.  What a wild week for CrossFit Media, only none of it is happening on a CrossFit Channel.0:00 Intro0:38 Catching Up - Super Serious CrossFit Talk4:41 Workouts5:48 Weather, Projects, & Decks9:43 Stanley Cup Talk10:55 Don Faul on "Coffee,  Pods, and Wods" & Hiller24:42 CrossFit & Third-Party Media: Costs29:33 Dave's "Week in Review" & Athlete Interviews44:42 Games Travel Plans45:59 Hiller: Uniform Apology Post & Masters Uniforms48:50 Olympic Coverage: Lessons for CrossFit 49:36 Wrapping Up

We catch up this week on the Team Quarter Finals, Peak 360's Dominance, what does that actually mean for their Games Season and who else did well? What went down in the King of the Burpees Match between Colten Mertens and Jake Berman, What would you do if you clock was turned off during a workout, and is CrossFit a fair sport?00:00:00 Intro00:01:25 Catching up with Scott & Jamie00:14:55 Burpee Challenges00:21:58 Hustle Up as a title sponsor00:31:01 Teams: Quarterfinals 00:45:40 Mat Fraser & fair competitions00:56:26 Stacey Marino out for the season00:58:50 Video workouts & clock meltdowns01:07:35 Who could beat the burpee challenge winners? 01:11:49 Drug testing01:20:28 Jamie and Carolyne take over - how are they feeling going into QF?

Zu Gast in dieser Podcast-Folgt ist Kristina Kette, eigentlich nur Kette genannt. Sie ist CrossFit Trainerin, CrossFit Seminar Staff und CrossFit Media Managerin für den DACH-Raum. Nachdem wir Kette etwas kennenlernen dürfen, erklärt sie, was CrossFit eigentlich genau ist (und was nicht), wo es herkommt und was es auszeichnet. Colin und Kette sprechen darüber, wie man eine Marke rund um eine Trainingsmethode aufbaut und schützt. Dabei geht Kette auch darauf ein, welche Leitplanken und Instrumente sie für die Markenführung nutzen und welche Prinzipien für das Marketing gelten. Eine Herausforderung ist, alle Menschen (ob jung oder alt, mit oder ohne körperliche Beeinträchtigung) davon zu überzeugen, dass CrossFit eine geeignete Trainingsmethode ist. Dabei hilft übrigens die starke Community, die für die Marke CrossFit sehr wichtig ist. Viele Markenbotschafter sprechen sich für CrossFit aus. Eine weitere Herausforderung ist das Spannungsfeld zwischen Rentabilität und dem Kern & Sympathie der Marke. Kette betont, dass eigentlich niemand ein Affiliate startet, um reich zu werden, sondern um die Idee weiterzutragen und Gesundheit zu fördern. Es gibt weder Konkurrenzdenken zwischen den Affiliates noch mit Fitnessstudios etc. Hört Euch die Podcast-Folge an und erfahrt auch, welche Mission CrossFit verfolgt.

The episode traverses the landscape of CrossFit's current state of news coverage under new stewardship, delving into the nuances of independent media's role in sculpting the business' discourse and evolution.Join hosts David Syvertsen @davesy85 and Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic as they discuss CrossFit HQ's renewed efforts to empower affiliates and coaches. We dissect the strategic interplay of brand loyalty and the savvy marketing required to welcome new enthusiasts into the fold, evaluating the impact of CrossFit's media engagements on our flourishing community.Speaking about the authenticity of media portrayals and the weight of genuine connections, we look behind the scenes about David's guest appearance on the Sevan Podcast @therealsevanpodcast, framing the CrossFit's future through the lens of community and dedication. Whether dreaming of nurturing a Games competitor or fostering a nurturing space for all, this episode is a testament to the boundless potential for all athletes and gym owners.@crossfitbison @crossfittraining @crossfit @crossfitgames #crossfit #sports #exercise #health #movement #crossfitcoach #agoq #clean #fitness #ItAllStartsHere #CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #CrossFitCommunity @CrossFitAffiliates #supportyourlocalbox #crossfitaffiliate #personalizedfitness 

If you have watched pretty much any elite CrossFit event, you'll know Niki Brazier! Sideline reporter for The CrossFit Games and multiple events that come with them, Niki has been involved in CrossFit Media for a decade, and is a staple to any event.We talk about how CrossFit has evolved over the years, where she found her love for it, becoming a Coach, and a Parent, and all of the challenges, wins and changes that come with it.I loved chatting to Niki and it's a super insightful episode - listen now and let us know what you think!Make sure you support our Sponsor Murgs.com and enter ‘WOD15' at checkout for 15% off!@reporternicole@leahsherlock_@wodyoutalkinabout

Scott and Jamie are back to discuss thier rankings in The Barbell Spin Poll, Did John Young call out Jamie in the middle of their show? Did Dave say Triple Crown?  Morning Chalk Up sells and what does this mean for the CrossFit Space. We look at the statements from Brian Friend and what does it mean if anything. Plus whatever else comes up.

Todays guest is Lauren Kalil, an absolute force of nature in the world of CrossFit media. Now a part of the 'Talking Elite Fitness' team, Lauren has been broadcasting and creating great content in the sport for years, and boy is she good at it.We chat about how she made the move to CrossFit from local news, her own training, the best people she has interviewed and more.We loved this episode and hope you do too - as always, don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to be the first to hear about all our new episodes and content!@wodyoutalkinabout@laurenkalil@leahshrlock_

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.

Thoughts on Hyrox and Deka. Crossfit's problem with younger athletes. Crossfit Media and much much more. Follow Hybrid Fitness Media on IG. Hit this link for your favorite podcast player.

Lauren Kalil joins to show to discuss her journey thru broadcasting, how she found her way into CrossFit Media, leaving Morning Chalkup and her new role at Talking Elite Fitness. This episode is brought to you by Airwaav. Go to https://airwaav.com and use KC10 to save 10% on your next performance mouthpiece.

The coverage of CrossFit Competitions has seemed to get stale, The same crew seems to be covering the sport and those that have been around for a long time get access not available to others in the space. This doesn't allow for innovation and promotes the same coverage and styles year after year.

Today's guest is Sevan Matossian. Sevan has been involved in CrossFit Media since the start of CrossFit itself. He is a producer and director, known for Our House (2003), Pulling John (2009), and Every Second Counts: The Story of the 2008 CrossFit Games (2009). Sevan is a content king. From creating tremendous value for the CrossFit community to now creating content with his three young sons on fitness, running a personal podcast, and a podcast with himself, Josh Bridges, and Mat Fraser. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Sevan's passion and self-discipline has manifested his success 2:58 How he figured out his self-discipline Doesn't close doors in his brain. 8:54 Meditation is about having an aware mind, how you can use this to have a greater mind 11:14 Consistency creates freedom for your children. You have to have rules. The rules themselves matter less than just having rules 12:40 If your child falls down and you pick them up, you just stole from them. 22:13 From the moment you consume something addicting, you lose control of the thing between your ears 31:59 Nothing compares to the pride of watching your child grow 36:22 Creating a lasting impact on others 39:51 The importance of showing love to your children 40:45 The long-term effects we have on children 45:18 You should not introduce fear to your child that they cannot mitigate 48:03 The importance of "please and thank you" 53:29 PLACES YOU CAN FIND SEVAN Instagram - @sevanmatossian Podcasts - The Sevan Podcast , Josh Mat Sevan YouTube - 3 Playing Brothers

The Narrative about why I left (and I am only speaking for myself) has been told by so many others, I have stayed silent publicly as to why I made this decision. As more and more people have been making comments about my departure I just wanted to publicly speak my truth.

Welcome to the Type1lifting Podcast Episode 119In this episode I sit down with the Carlos Bown. Carlos is the head of Bown media and a camera man for some of the biggest brands in CrossFit. We talk about being a college athlete, how he got into CrossFit, and we talk about his dad. Link to the type1lifting website store https://type1lifting.comProceeds of the shirts go to the Children's Diabetes FoundationSubscribe for more Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/type1lifting/id1493068726Or listen on Spotify app: https://open.spotify.com/show/1di7ozscKMvQXo0kNn4b6j?si=e9e487aba4c041d2Share this video with a friend:Liberte Lifestyle: https://libertelifestyles.com use promo code TYPE1 Listen next – Tyler Eggimann https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/type1lifting/id1493068726?i=1000581755788Let's connect online:Instagram – @Type1LiftingTwitter – @Type1LiftingLinkedIn – THOMAS LENNONFacebook - Type1LiftingThank you for listening and please leave a review so I can help this podcast grow. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com   Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   Dr. Stan recently had the opportunity to be a guest on The Sevan Podcast. The interview serves as a beautiful example of something happening throughout the world as a result of the tyranny of the last 2.5 years – people from seemingly very different fields and backgrounds are not only interacting, but collaborating in order to create a better world. We are winning; we have already won. Enjoy this episode!   Sevan is the father of three boys, husband to his wife Hayley, brother to one sister, and son of Armenian immigrants. After spending five years homeless, he spent his time filming movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, he was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, he became educated on health in the United States and now believes that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. He has elite level discipline to work hard and believes at the end of the day: love is the answer.   Stay Connected with The Sevan Podcast: Website: https://thesevanpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsevanpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSevanPodcast/featured  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Dv27LkPWYuivAYnqY0J0n Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sevan-podcast/id1507430571 __________________________________________________________   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:  Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd  and @drstantonhom_  Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic  Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic    Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!

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David is one of the most prolific Guinness World Records title holders on the planet and his records have been viewed and heard over 100 million times. He is also an MIT engineer.Partners:https://paperstreetcoffeeco.com/ - THE COFFEE I DRINK!https://www.barbelljobs.com/ - WORLD'S #1 JOB BOARD FOR THE CROSSFIT COMMUNITYhttps://www.zoeharcombe.com/register/... - 50% off first year with code "sevan22"https://thesevanpodcast.com/https://sogosnacks.com/ - SAVE15 coupon code  - the snacks my kids eat - tell them Sevan sent you!-----------------------------------------------I am the father of three boys, husband to my wife Hayley, brother to one sister, and son of Armenian immigrants. After I spent five years homeless, I spent my time filming movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, I was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, I became educated on health in the United States and now believe that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. I have elite level discipline to work hard, and I believe at the end of the day: love is the answer.

Patrick is passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders by teaching thought-provoking perspectives on entrepreneurship and disrupting the traditional approach to a career.Partners:https://paperstreetcoffeeco.com/ - THE COFFEE I DRINK!https://www.barbelljobs.com/ - WORLD'S #1 JOB BOARD FOR THE CROSSFIT COMMUNITYhttps://www.zoeharcombe.com/register/... - 50% off first year with code "sevan22"https://thesevanpodcast.com/https://sogosnacks.com/ - SAVE15 coupon code  - the snacks my kids eat - tell them Sevan sent you!-----------------------------------------------I am the father of three boys, husband to my wife Hayley, brother to one sister, and son of Armenian immigrants. After I spent five years homeless, I spent my time filming movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, I was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, I became educated on health in the United States and now believe that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. I have elite level discipline to work hard, and I believe at the end of the day: love is the answer.

Talking about the CrossFit Open Workout 22.2. The CrossFit Open is the annual start of the official CrossFit Games season where tons of people around the world at CrossFit affiliates do the same workouts in consecutive weekends and submit their scores onto the worldwide leaderboard. Joining us to recap the week is CrossFit analyst Brian Friend and Mayhem Independence athlete Angelo DiCicco.Partners:https://paperstreetcoffeeco.com/ - THE COFFEE I DRINK!https://www.barbelljobs.com/ - WORLD'S #1 JOB BOARD FOR THE CROSSFIT COMMUNITYhttps://www.zoeharcombe.com/register/... - 50% off first year with code "sevan22"https://thesevanpodcast.com/https://sogosnacks.com/ - SAVE15 coupon code  - the snacks my kids eat - tell them Sevan sent you!-----------------------------------------------I am the father of three boys, husband to my wife Hayley, brother to one sister, and son of Armenian immigrants. After I spent five years homeless, I spent my time filming movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, I was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, I became educated on health in the United States and now believe that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. I have elite level discipline to work hard, and I believe at the end of the day: love is the answer.

Live Call in Show with host Sevan Matossian. Call in with your questions or comments about literally anything (okay, almost anything).Partners:https://paperstreetcoffeeco.com/ - THE COFFEE I DRINK!https://www.barbelljobs.com/ - WORLD'S #1 JOB BOARD FOR THE CROSSFIT COMMUNITYhttps://www.zoeharcombe.com/register/membership-annual/ - 50% off first year with code "sevan22"https://thesevanpodcast.com/I am the father of three boys, husband to my wife Hayley, brother to one sister, and son of Armenian immigrants. After I spent five years homeless, I spent my time filming movies in one hundred countries, seven continents, and forty-nine American states. As the Executive Director of CrossFit Media, I was a vital part of growing CrossFit from a movement with three-hundred gyms to an organization with fifteen-thousand gyms and an international footprint. During that time, I became educated on health in the United States and now believe that added sugar and refined carbohydrates are at the center of today's health crisis. I have elite level discipline to work hard, and I believe at the end of the day: love is the answer.

This week on the Invictus Mindset Podcast, Bryce talks with Tommy Marquez, a CrossFit Games commentator and host of Talking Elite Fitness. Tommy shares about his upbringing in sports and phycology that lead him to become a staple name in the CrossFit media space. He gives us his thoughts on the upcoming CrossFit season and what type of fireworks we can expect to see. You can check out Tommy's work on CrossFit broadcasts, Talking Elite Fitness, and the Morning Chalk Up.(05:52): Sports Background  (14:20):  Psychology Background(28:16): The Journey as an Affiliate Owner(41:50): Opportunities(47:36): How to take care of yourself to be at your best? (52:07): Experiences in the Media Team(1:03:55): Ways how to overcome challenges(1:11:29): Spitball discussion with Tommy Marquez(1:21:32): Thoughts on Upcoming CrossFit Games SeasonRx Smart Gear: https://www.rxsmartgear.com/invictuspodcast (use code "INVICTUSMINDSET" to get 10% off full ropes and grips)Trident Coffee: https://tridentcoffee.com/discount/INVICTUS20 (use code "INVICTUS20" to get 20% off online and in TapRooms).

The first time Chris Cooper saw Sevan Matossian — who, unbeknownst to Coop, was the director of media for CrossFit Inc. at the time — he yelled at him to stop taking photos at the Canada East Regional. Now, almost a decade later, the pair sat down for some real talk about everything CrossFit. The award-winning filmmaker and former media director shares some deeply personal insight from his life, including how homelessness freed him to experience true happiness, how he became a filmmaker, and how his life and identity have changed since being let go from CrossFit Inc. Please note that this episode involves an open discussion about media and context, and we've left the language intact. It is not suitable for all audiences and listener discretion is advised. Links:The Sevan PodcastGym Lead MachineForever FierceGym Owners UnitedTimeline:1:21 – The time Chris Cooper told Sevan Matossian to “get the hell outta here!”4:41 – How Sevan found freedom in homelessness.9:51 – Finding purpose working at a home for disabled adults. 11:38 – Falling into filmmaking. 15:05 – Sevan's first award-winning film: “Our House.”18:39 – Finding CrossFit via a braggart bodyguard.21:32 – Becoming CrossFit's first filmmaker. 24:43 – What CrossFit HQ used to be. 26:07 – How media made CrossFit what it is today. 28:26 – Coop and Sevan come full circle. 33:49 – On speaking off the cuff — and paying for it. 39:35 – The experiment and the biker gang.47:06 – Where Sevan thinks CrossFit went wrong. 49:05 – Brand-building in the CrossFit world. 51:29 – Taking money but speaking truth. 55:30 – What happened with Make WODs Great Again?1:03:16 – How to deal with being canceled. 1:07:06 – Sevan Matossian today: (mostly) free and (mostly) happy.

This week on Friday Reporter, Lisa visits with Justin LoFranco, a former Hill communicator turned premium content-creator and founder of The Morning Chalk-Up.  Justin took his experience leveraging digital messages for the highest elected officials in Congress and turned it into a wildly-successful news platform covering a multinational fitness revolution.  Just on the eve of the CrossFit Games -- the Super Bowl of CrossFit athletes -- Justin visits with Lisa about the impact 2020 had on the industry and a variety of other topics.  If you're a communicator looking to build a media brand -- don't miss this one!

If I had all the time in the world, this conversation would have gone on forever. Sevan has such an incredible understanding of raising happy and free children that truly resonated with me. Our role as parents is to provide an environment that allows our young people to learn to be self-sufficient while protecting them from the mountain lions that may seek to attack while they're down. It's not our job to always pick the child back up, we allow them to learn that they are capable of doing it themselves. Our job is handling the things they're not capable of yet and allow them to expand their level of capability themselves. That's how they learn self-confidence. That's where self-awareness is cultivated. SEVAN MATOSSIAN Today's guest is Sevan Matossian. Sevan has been involved in CrossFit Media since the start of CrossFit itself. He is a producer and director, known for Our House (2003), Pulling John (2009), and Every Second Counts: The Story of the 2008 CrossFit Games (2009). Sevan is a content king. From creating tremendous value for the CrossFit community to now creating content with his three young sons on fitness, running a personal podcast, and a podcast with himself, Josh Bridges, and Mat Fraser. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Sevan's passion and self-discipline has manifested his success 2:58 How he figured out his self-discipline Doesn’t close doors in his brain. 8:54 Meditation is about having an aware mind, how you can use this to have a greater mind 11:14 Consistency creates freedom for your children. You have to have rules. The rules themselves matter less than just having rules 12:40 If your child falls down and you pick them up, you just stole from them. 22:13 From the moment you consume something addicting, you lose control of the thing between your ears 31:59 Nothing compares to the pride of watching your child grow 36:22 Creating a lasting impact on others 39:51 The importance of showing love to your children 40:45 The long-term effects we have on children 45:18 You should not introduce fear to your child that they cannot mitigate 48:03 The importance of "please and thank you" 53:29 PLACES YOU CAN FIND SEVAN Instagram - @sevanmatossian Podcasts - The Sevan Podcast , Josh Mat Sevan YouTube - 3 Playing Brothers MORE CONTENT Follow me on social to get the latest updates and Essential content. Instagram: @mattbeaudreau Twitter: @mattbeaudreau YouTube: Matt Beaudreau THE MISSION Many of the young people who would thrive the most at Acton Academy (a school founded by Matt Beaudreau), simply can’t afford it. The Essential 11 was created to fill that gap. Our goal is to provide scholarships to as many Acton Academy students in need as we possibly can. 100% of all proceeds from this podcast go directly towards sponsoring young heroes here in the Sacramento area. We know and believe that a greater future starts with greater education for more students. More About E11 Podcast

We talk with Dave Newman owner/founder of RX Smart Gear who tells us all about the 10 A Day Challenge, His sons popularity on Tik Tok, Being Snowed in and a Celebrity makes the RX Jump Rope go viral. We also talk about CrossFit Mayhem's new team, Media being hired by CrossFit LLC, Sevan revealing what it was like behind the scenes of the CrossFit HQ purge, and we remember Jeff Giosi. We also reveal our favorite soundtracks and mishaps in the gym plus our favorite thing from the internet.

Sevan Matossian is a Comedian, Film Director, Father of the @3playingbrothers, and Husband.  Sevan was a long-time employee of CrossFit Media where he produced and directed content for CrossFit Journal, Games Media, Behind the Scenes Series for the CrossFit Games and more. Today Sevan is an Instagram influencer where he highlights the trials & tribulations of parenting and shares insights on living a well-intentioned life.Contact (IG: @sevanmatossian and @3playingbrothers)Timestamps:(3:10) Weirdness of Social Fame(5:05) Sevan's background(6:45) Story of Sevan's Social Media Influence (12:25) Obsession w/ CrossFitter's Bodies(18:49) Working @ CrossFit HQ(22:09) CrossFit HQ's biggest mistake(26:10) The CrossFit Methodology (29:11) COVID and what People Fear(30:56) Community and the Disease of Sugar(36:14) Is CrossFit Inaccessible to most People? (40:49) Joe Rogan's Critique of CrossFit(45:39) The 18-30 year old chimp mind(48:44) Humbled by CrossFit (50:06) Professional Parenting Expert (54:50) Being Homeless and the Beauty(1:06:00) Dealing w/ the idea of Mortality (1:08:00) Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation(1:10:00) Sevan's next career (1:12:00) Favorite photograph subjects(1:12:10) EndFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialeague/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesocialeague?lang=enFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-allaman-3378b8197/Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0cI_tdTbpi2B8Eeb5u1iVdCqK4ZydHo

We talk with Tommy about his upcoming wedding, what this COVID-19 year has meant for Talking Elite Fitness. Then we discuss all that has happened over the last year in CrossFit and our thoughts on what is to come, Finally, we talk about how to deal with trolls in the podcast space.

Sevan and Eddie talk, cancel culture and CrossFit, Covid-19, parenting and where in the world is Greg Glassman. For great stocking stuffers go to: Get $5 off your order at ritualzeroproof.com with promo code “WODCASTHOLIDAY” This holiday season treat yourself and your friends and your family to a pair of goodrs, head over to www.goodr.com/wodcast FOR 17% OFF YOUR ORDER.

This week we have the return of our guest interviews as we discuss the upcoming CrossFit season with - CrossFit Media star and Morning Chalk Up Writer- Tommy Marquez. We delve into what the last few months have been like with the change in ownership, his opinions on Eric Roza and what we think the new season could potentially look like.

Sevan Matossian has been involved in CrossFit Media since the early days, directing and producing content for the CF Journal, Games Media, etc...Notable in creating the "Behind the Scenes" series at the CrossFit Games. Enjoy! Buy SHANTI - Get Free Lifting Straps! https://shanti.bar/ Code: DREAM25 for 25% off your Order! Music: Epidemic Sound

Our guest today is Scott Switzer. Scott is the host of The Clydesdale, Fitness & Friends Podcast. After having a big health scare in 2011, Scott decided to make a change. He walked into a CrossFit gym for the first time on Veterans Day 2011. Along his journey, he's shed 100's of pounds, judged at CrossFit Regionals, and has been on the rise in the CrossFit Media world. Scott has an incredible story and I was so glad to have him on the podcast. Follow Scott https://www.instagram.com/clydesdale_fitnessandfriends/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clydesdale-fitness-friends/id1486973454 The YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQkBuLqYdvU Connect with me https://www.instagram.com/angelo_kelly1/ https://www.instagram.com/betterthanyesterdaypod/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphnAa9lBA5kJQKjv25k_Vw?view_as=subscriber

Rory McKernan, the face and voice of the CrossFit Games and the CrossFit Open for the past decade, sits down with WHOOP Performance Manager and resident CrossFit expert Mike Lombardi to talk about the evolution of the sport over the years. Rory discusses what the future of the sport might look like (5:05), his experiences covering elite CrossFitters (10:55), writing a book with Katrin Davidsdottir (12:16), growing into his job as a writer and broadcaster (13:02), the role of data in CrossFit (16:14), learning about strain (18:10), how to define fitness gains (20:28), the next stars of CrossFit (21:55), why focusing on one sport isn't a good idea (26:17), winning a football state championship with a young Drew Brees (26:39), and overcoming injuries sustained during pickup games at CrossFit HQ (28:47).Support the show (http://whoop.com)

American bodybuilder and CrossFit Games participant who rose to fame for being one of the hosts of the CrossFit Games. As a competitor he is known for having competed in the Masters Men ages 35-39 category. Rory is now located in Cookville Tennessee and is working along side Rich Froning. We talk to him about building up the Mayhem Brand like he did CrossFit Media. Exclusive to WODcast listeners, From our friends at Ritual Zero Proof Beverage: Crafted of all-natural blended botanicals, Ritual whiskey, gin and tequila alternatives deliver the flavor, aroma, and burn of classic spirits -- but without the alcohol. Go to ritualzeroproof.com and use the promo code wodcast for 20% off your first purchase.

For full show notes: https://woddity.com/debating-racial-diversity-in-crossfit/So here we go. Diversity in the CrossFit community was a topic we worked hard to cover in the month of February and now it's back and for a much darker reason.Good morning and welcome to the WODDITY podcast for news about CrossFit. We are a daily podcast, Monday through Friday, doing CrossFit news in five minutes or less.My name is Ben Garves and today is Monday, the 1st of June, 2020. Don't forget, links to all of these stories are in the show notes of your friendly neighborhood podcasting app, as well as on the new WODDITY.com.Let's give you some background. In December I began reaching out to prominent members of the CrossFit community - 30+ athletes, hundreds of gym owners, top officials at CrossFit Inc., and some of the highest-profile members of former CrossFit Media staff. In total, one gym owner agreed to participate, two major members of the media, and four athletes. The rest were unresponsive, and so began the fall of the series. By the time February rolled around, the idea of a month-long series talking about diversity was in shambles. CrossFit's official stance was that I was gaslighting and shouldn't write about the topic. Both members of the media, after agreeing to participate, had stopped returning my messages. Every athlete I had spoken to, who seemed so excited to contribute, had ghosted me now that it was time to have the conversation.One man, Marcus Lowther, an affiliate owner, author, and now a person I consider to be a friend, had the courage to speak up, even when those with the greatest voices in the community didn't. As a side note, Lowther has some great fitness childrens books which can be found at cartoonfitcomics.com if you want to support him. He wrote in his blog (marcuslowther.com) Saturday about his experience with the world's reaction to George Floyd's horrendous death. He looks at Lyrics from the DJ Khalil song “Elevate”, which says “I gotta go high, I gotta elevate.” He pairs that with Michelle Obama's 2016 speech, quoting, “When they go low, we go high”, and he asks himself if there even is a high road right now. He writes, “We have posted protest videos and hashtags and donated to campaigns and fought for a bigger voice and created inspiring music and art and poetry. But here we are.”He talks about the parallels between this moment in America and the story captured by Todd Philips and Juaquin Phoenix in Joker. He says, much like Joker, America is standing on the hood of a police car, watching the anarchy and chaos it has unleashed.Lowther writes, “Forget the high road, let's just find an actual road.”It's hard to say there was one catalyst for why this conversation is now so important in the CrossFit community. It could be a decade of silenced voices finally able or willing to speak up. It could be the largely one-sided voice and evangelical moral leadership of some of our greatest CrossFit athletes and community members. It could be the political divide caused by that rift and the silence of a growing number of progressive gym members around the world. It definitely has something to do with the atrocity that was the death of George Floyd and hundreds if not thousands of police brutality cases in the United States, the racially-motivated atrocities that came out of Jim Crow laws as early as the 1860s, and let's just say it: the dark history of this country and slavery...

Tyson Oldroyd was one of the first 200 affiliate owners, part of CrossFit HQ Seminar staff for many years, has been one of the mainstays in the CF media department for years and is responsible for commissioning more than 15,000 videos and some of the more well-known documentaries on NetFlix and iTunes such as Fittest on Earth, Froning, and Redeemed and the Dominant. His experience as an affiliate owner, Seminar staff member and movie producer give him a one of a kind view into the CrossFit world. There is some great advice in here for coaches and affiliate owners who are looking to push out more valuable content in order to get more exposure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jason-ackerman/support

Pat Sherwood has worn just about every hat you can wear in the world of CrossFit.He has been a member of the seminar staff, an analyst on the Update Show and is now the media manager for CrossFit Health—plus, he runs his own online affiliate, CrossFit Linchpin.Here, Pat talks about his experience going through BUD/S to become a Navy SEAL, how he got involved in CrossFit, what it was like being one of the first members of the CrossFit media team and how he defines good programming.Links:CrossFit Linchpin"Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief"Free ToolsBook a Free CallContact:Instagram: @sherwood215, @crossfitlinchpinTimeline:1:22 – Pat’s athletic background (“no athletic ability in any way, shape or form”).3:00 – Why he joined the Navy SEALs.5:07 – BUD/S: “It was unpleasant.”7:46 – Lessons learned from BUD/S.12:50 – Finding his way to CrossFit post-Navy.16:34 – Memories from the CrossFit Seminar Staff—including that one time he intervened during a domestic assault.18:38 – Competing at the ranch in the 2009 CrossFit Games.20:17 – Transitioning from the Seminar Staff to the media team.22:41 – Learning how to be a media professional.27:33 – The Larry David of CrossFit media.30:17 – When Pat asked a roomful of broadcast professionals what “hill-eet-ees” meant.31:37 – Four months touring South America on a motorcycle.34:31 – The birth of CrossFit Linchpin and the Monster Mash.38:02 – The definition of good programming.41:31 – What makes someone a good programmer.43:28 – Pat’s current role with CrossFit Health.47:21 – On health and personal accountability.49:35 – On fatherhood and finally settling down in his early forties.

Two-Brain Radio: Tanya Wagner—Athlete, Analyst, Affiliate OwnerTanya Wagner was the third woman to win the CrossFit Games and the last to do it at the historic ranch in Aromas, California. She and her husband Josh also own CrossFit Apex in Souderton, Pennsylvania.Tanya and Sean talk about how she got into CrossFit, what the competitive landscape looked like more than 10 years ago, what it was like to be a color commentator for the CrossFit Games and how she incorporates fitness into raising her two children today.Links:CrossFit Apex"Founder, Farmer, Tinker, Thief""Two-Brain Business""Two-Brain Business 2.0""Help First"Free ToolsContact:Instagram: @tanewagnerTimeline:1:48 – Before CrossFit: Tanya, the aggressive goalie.2:52 – Filling the post-collegiate competitive void with CrossFit.4:15 – She never meant to open a gym … 6:13 – The 2008 CrossFit Games: unknown names and redlining workouts.8:54 – Taking second in 2008. 11:30 – Winning in 2009: $5,000 and a golden sledgehammer.13:34 – Witnessing the birth of a new era in the Sport of Fitness.17:32 – Joining the CrossFit media team.18:57 – Donning the headphones at the 2012 Central East Regional: “It was a mess.”20:19 – Learning how to be a CrossFit analyst.22:56 – Remaining neutral when you’re friends with the athletes.25:39 – Motherhood: a new season of fitness.28:40 – Kids who tire-flip the cat-food bag.30:40 – What Tanya misses most about competition.32:42 – The best part of it all: sharing CrossFit with others.

The man, the myth, the legend, Tommy Marquez, aka T-Mommy is back on the Brute Podcast for the second time this week.   As a former member of the CrossFit Media staff, Tommy joins us to share his side of the story behind all of the sudden layoffs that took place late 2018 that shook the sport into a new direction.   In this episode Tommy shares some personal stories including almost losing his engagement ring on the side of a mountain, CrossFit Games recap, where he believes the sport is heading, and of course, what really happened behind the scenes during all of the layoffs at CrossFit HQ, you don’t want to miss this one!     Topics:   12:30 - Tying the knot 25:35 - Mistakes & lessons in a relationship 33:00 - First changes in CrossFit HQ 55:40 - Working on new projects 70:35 - Recap of 2019 Games   Links:   Talking Elite Fitness Podcast Instagram Website Morning Chalk Up   Reviews:   If you love this podcast please click HERE to leave me a review. It energizes me to keep doing these as well as pushes us higher in the rankings. Thank you all for the support.   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Two-Brain Radio: Rory MckernanOn today’s episode, Sean Woodland talks with one of the original members of the CrossFit Games media team: Rory Mckernan.Rory is probably the most recognizable face when it comes to the media side of the sport of fitness. He played a key role in building the CrossFit Games media team over the years and is still covering the season and the athletes today.He and Sean talk about how he got started with CrossFit, some of his favorite memories from the early days of the media department, his latest collaboration with two-time CrossFit Games champion Katrin Davidsdottir on her book, "Dottir," and what's in store for Rory's future.Links:https://www.amazon.com/Founder-Farmer-Tinker-Thief-Entrepreneurs-ebook/dp/B07QH85HSXhttps://www.amazon.com/Dottir-Becoming-Two-Time-CrossFit-Champion/dp/1250142644https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjrf8sQjdEzOeP9Q8e_3_AContact: Instagram: @rorymkernanTimeline:1:54 – Homegrown: Before becoming the face of the CrossFit Games, Rory was a coach.3:41 – The early days of the CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 seminars.6:22 – Accidentally ending up on camera at the 2008 CrossFit Games.7:40 – Learning how to edit video and becoming CrossFit Media’s second employee.9:17 – The birth of the CrossFit Games Update Show.12:33 – Wall-to-wall whiteboards, all-nighters and endless retakes.17:45 – How a Regional recap almost got ruined by a church hymn.19:31 – Covering the 2012 Camp Pendleton Games event with just a few phones and 30 minutes’ notice.23:40 – Why it all mattered: making a difference in people’s lives.27:38 – Coming on board to co-write “Dottir.”31:39 – Breaking down the process of writing “Dottir.”33:48 – On editing and the book that almost wasn’t.36:41 – Glimpsing Katrin’s humanity. 41:09 – Moving from Santa Cruz, California, to Cookeville, Tennessee.43:51 – Deep breaths and figuring out what comes next.

-The role of CrossFit media -Capturing the important moments -The sport V changing lives -2018 and beyond

CrossFit O.G. Pat Barber joins the show. In a vest. He discusses his experience as a Games athlete, working for CrossFit Media, and family life. Notable Mentions: Jonji Barber, Leif Edmundson, Richard Simmons, Level 1 Certificate Course, Tony Budding, Dave Castro, Jason Khalipa, Josh Everett, Jeremy Thiel, "Every Second Counts," Chris Spealler, James “OPT” Fitzgerald, Josh Bridges, Carey Peterson, Andy Hendel, Annie Sakamoto, Greg Glassman, Nicole Carroll, Buddy Lee, Mark Rippetoe, Mike Burgener, John Hackleman, CrossFit Santa Cruz, Mallee Sato, Greg Amundson, Danielle Edmundson, Hollis Molloy, CrossFit Brand X, Mikko Salo, Graham Holmberg, Rich Froning, Hayley Parlen, Angie and Rory McKernan, Jared Truby, CrossFit Aptos, CrossFit Up, CrossFit Ready, Ryan DeWitt, Zach Pine, Tamaryn Barber, Lucas Zepeda, Gary Roberts, Carey Peterson, Tom Roth, Elijah "EZ" Muhammad, Jay Vera.

  Coming at you from a different angle this week, with 3 folks that are well versed in the ways of fitness, specifically CrossFit. Brooke Ence is a CrossFit Games competitor, and she's twice as strong as you'll ever be.  Her husband, Marston, works for CrossFit Media, was an Olympic hopeful, and is the most funny least assuming person you'll ever meet.  Tommy Marquez is producer for CrossFit Media, a host on the CrossFit Games update shows and a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.  Getting to sit down with these 3 for 30 min was a treat.  Some of the topics we discussed are below: -Lake Life -Lake Powell -Brooke Ence - CrossFit Games, Wonder Woman, Good Morning America -Bad Moustaches -Water Skiing and CrossFit -Olympic Luge -CrossFit Games -Overcoming Challenges -Common threads between CrossFit and Lake Life   To find out more about these guys and CrossFit, or to keep track of them moving forward, here are some links   crossfitgames.com Brooke's Instagram Marston's Instagram Tommy's Instagram  

Imagine it's 2003. Your high school volleyball coach decides weightlifting will help the team's jumping, so he Googles "clean and jerk Santa Cruz." The coach was Tony Budding, and Pat Barber was on the volleyball team. Over the last 13 years, Barber has "grown up" with CrossFit, first training in the original HQ gym and then becoming part of the early CrossFit Media staff. His first competition was filmed in "Every Second Counts" (Barber is the cover model) and he's made the Games as an individual and Team athlete several times since 2008. Now he's Head of Coach Development for NorCal CrossFit, and founder of WarmupandWorkout.com with his wife, Taz. In "Coach's Confessional," I talk about trying to keep every client (mistake!) and how to fire the bad ones. Recorded on January 15, 2016.

Jordan Gravatt of CrossFit Media and CrossFit by Overload joins Kenny Kane, Eddie Ifft, and Armen Hammer as they talk about media, the growth of CrossFit, traveling with the media crew, and the future of all media as we know it.