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Talking Elite Fitness

Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland

CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil, bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.

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All Episodes

53:42

What's the Deal with Quarterfinals and Can it be Fixed?

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/03/26

It's another year of Quarterfinals and that means another year of issues. And once again the controversy centers around the video review process, or more accurately, the lack of one. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the issues and what might be done to fix things moving forward. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.

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01:07:21

What is XENOM and why should we be excited about it?

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/03/20

XENOM is the being billed as "The Decathalon of Fitness," but what exactly is it? CEO and Founder Keith Barlow joins the show to talk about the new competition, how it came about, what a competition weekend looks like and why CrossFitters should be excited about it. Plus, the crew recaps the 2026 Open and takes a look back and a rain-soaked Wodapalooza. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve how you

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53:05

A (Sore) 26.1 Recap And CrossFit Needs A New CEO

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/03/05

The first week of the CrossFit Games Open is officially behind us, Tommy and Lauren try to shake off the DOMS in their legs and recap the 26.2 workout and live announcement. Open registration numbers are finally in, but are they a win? Don Faul has officially stepped down as the CEO of CrossFit after a tumultuous four year tenure, where does the company go from here? This episode is presentd by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 25% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen from

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58:35

Uncle Pat's Last Ride and a Conversation with Jayson...

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/02/26

Pat Vellner is calling it a career. One of the most popular athletes in the sport has decided that 2026 will be his last season on the competition floor. Sean and Tommy discuss his legacy and tell us why they think he will continue to make an impact on the sport and the community. Jayson Hopper is getting set to take the first step in defending his championship as he is ready to throw down in the live announcement of 26.1. He talks with Sean and Tommy about winning the Games in 2025, what is was

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59:58

A Conversation with Dallin Pepper

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/02/20

Dallin Pepper has grown up competing in CrossFit. The former two-time teenage champion is hoping to duplicate that achievement as an individual. The last two years at the CrossFit Games, Pepper has not finished lower than 4th and was one spot away from standing atop the podium in 2024. This year, Pepper is hoping to complete the journey and be crowned Fittest Man on Earth. Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil talk with him about his goals for 2026, how his public persona has changed over the years and his

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01:01:53

Counting Down the Top 5 Open Announcements of All Time

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2026/02/13

It's time to take a trip down memory lane! Sean and Tommy rank their five favorite Open announcements from the last 13 years. From garage throwdowns to clashes of champions, they take a look back at the most memorable productions from the start of seasons gone by. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.

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01:08:00

A Conversation with Lucy Campbell

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/02/05

Lucy Campbell is coming of one of the most improbable years in CrossFit Games history. After battling through a career-threatening wrist injury, Campbell finished in second place at the Games in 2025. Lucy joins Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil to talk about her incredible run towards the top of the sport and how she hopes to build on that momemtum in 2026. Plus, Open registration continues to trend in a positive direction, the idenities of the athletes who will be participating in 26.1 have been

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43:00

A Conversation with Adrian Bozman

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/01/30

CrossFit's Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean and Tommy to talk about programming for the Open, the challenges of fitting an appropriate test into three weeks instead of five, the return of Quarterfinals, bringing the Games back to California and what he's looking forward to the most in 2026. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery Collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.

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49:56

A Billion for NOBULL and Rogue Runs it Back

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/01/22

Nearly three years ago, NOBULL was on the brink of bankruptcy. Now, they have been valued at $1 billion. The Rogue Invitational liked Aberdeen, Scotland so much that they are returning for a third year. Despite a majority of it's first round of invites getting turned down, the Mayhem Classic is still set to have a first-rate lineup. And speaking of lineups, the World Fitness Project announced their first round of pro card recipient's for the 2026 season. Sean and Tommy discuss all that and tell us

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49:16

A Conversation with Will Moorad

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2026/01/15

The World Fitness Project recently wrapped up it's inaugural season in Copenhagen. Less than a month later, Director of Sport Will Moorad already has his sights on 2026. He joins Tommy and Lauren to talk about what went right in 2025, what they want to improve for season number 2 and the possibility of getting all the different competitive outlets on the same page in the future. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery

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01:05:42

Our Top Questions Heading into 2026

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2026/01/08

A new year brings plenty of new questions. Sean, Tommy and Lauren unveil their list of things they'll be watching throughout the 2026 season. What will the second year of the WFP look like? Where will the Rogue Invitational be held? Will we have a repeat champion on the men's side at the CrossFit Games? Plus, semifinal competitions are sending out invites and starting their online qualifiers, teams are beind revealed for WZA Miami and athletes are finding new training camps. This episode is

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58:50

New Year, Same Owners and WFP Saves Its Best for Last

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2026/01/02

A new year is upon us, but we are still waiting for a resolution on a sale of CrossFit. Is this ever going to happen? Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the strange saga of Wade Diebner's ill-fated attempt to purchase the brand and where things might stand now. Plus, the World Fitness Project saved their best for last as they wrapped up their inaugural season in Copenhagen. Tommy gives us the first-hand view of how things went down, what the athletes thought about the three tour stops and what is in store

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59:02

New Rules, New Partners and New Owners (Maybe)

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2025/12/11

The new rulebook is here! CrossFit has released their rules and regulations for the 2026 Games season and there are some notable changes from this past year. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss what they like and what they don't as we head into next season. Rich Froning and Jason Khalipa are combining forces for the good of affiliates. And rumors continue to swirl regarding the sale of CrossFit. Sean tells us what he knows about the latest on an ownership change. This episode is presented by Thirdzy

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45:17

One Big Family Again

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2025/12/04

CrossFit is bringing the family back together! Masters, teenagers and adaptive athletes will all be competing in San Jose, California next year at the 2026 CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the move, what they love about it and what still needs to be figured out to make sure everyone has as good a time as possible. Plus, Sean has a scheduling idea for the WFP and Gym Reapers makes an acquisition. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save

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01:01:26

Sale Rumors and What's new for 2026

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2025/11/26

The 2026 Games season will be upon us before we know it, and there are a few key changes being made. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they like and don't like about the adjusments to competition next year. Speaking of changes, things continue to shift with the 2025 WFP Finals in Copenhagen. Tommy gets us caught up on what has happened so far and what it means for the competition. Finally, rumors continue to swirl around an impending sale of CrossFit. Sean recaps the conversation he had with

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50:44

Signs of a Sale and What to Expect now that Tia's...

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2025/11/20

Is CrossFit closer to getting sold? Rumors continue to swirl around the community after an interview by Hybrid Fitness Media and a mysterious Reddit post. Sean and Tommy talk about the latest news surrounding a potential sale, what they think is legitimate and what they think doesn't necessarily add up. Tia Toomey is expecting her second child next year and things could really interesting on the women's side of the competition as a result. Plus, despite lineup changes for the WFP finals in

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01:01:26

Rogue Recap and Final Fantasy Scores

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2025/11/06

The 2025 Rogue Invitational is officially behind us. Jeff Adler takes home his second Invitational championship while Laura Horvath earns her third title. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the weekend with their reviews of the entire event and their top takeaways from both the men's and women's divisions. Plus, the winner of the first ever Rogue Invitational fantasy fitness competition is revealed. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest

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49:40

Semifinal Announcements & A Rogue Invitational...

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2025/10/30

Nearly all of the 2026 CrossFit Games season has been announced after the dates and locations of the Semifinal qualifying events were announced along with a NEW twist of Masters athletes getting to compete in-person. Sean's in Scotland for the Rogue Invitational, and Tommy and Lauren breakdown the workouts that have been announced so far and give their best guess at some of the twists and elements that have yet to be revealed. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the

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41:22

Dallin is down and The Games are Going Back to Cali

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2025/10/23

The CrossFit Games are returing to the West Coast for the first time in 10 years. The Fittest on Earth will be crowned in San José, California in 2026. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the announcement, why they think it's a great move, what else might be in store for the event and what fans will need to keep in mind when visiting the Heart of the Silicon Valley. Plus, the Rogue Invitational gets going in a week and one of the top stars in the men's division is on the shelf. This episode is

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48:17

The 2025 Rogue Invitational Fantasy Draft

Talking Elite Fitness ·

2025/10/16

It's time to draft teams for the 2025 Rogue Invitational. Sean, Tommy and Lauren pick a team of 8 individual athletes for some fantasy fitness. See who you think has the best collection of 4 men and 4 women, and have a say in what the "punishment" for the losers will be. Plus, the 2026 Open is heading overseas and a famous Dottir has a daughter. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 25% on their new Salted Chocolate Caramel flavored Rest and

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