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[CFMS SERIES] Calley Means and the Fight to Fix a...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/10/20

This marks the fifth episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society. Calley Means is a former food and pharma lobbyist turned healthcare reform advocate. He co-authored “Good Energy” with his sister, Dr. Casey Means, and co-founded TrueMed, a company working to make root-cause health solutions like exercise and nutrition eligible for HSA/FSA dollars. In this conversation, Calley explains why our healthcare model is built to manage disease instead of

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[LIVE] Every CrossFit Gym Should Do This (EP. 042)

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/10/15

What does the ideal CrossFit experience look like? In this livestream, hosts James Hobart and Denise Thomas break down the non-negotiables of a great affiliate, as well as stylistic touches that make each gym unique. From the 60-minute class to the full journey, the conversation explores what members should expect, what owners and coaches must deliver, and how the best affiliates create environments where people thrive. Whether you’re a coach, owner, or member, this episode will leave you with a

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[CFMS SERIES] CrossFit Behind Bars: Freedom,...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/10/13

This marks the fourth episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society. Redemption Road CrossFit started inside Colorado’s prison system, where a small group of men turned CrossFit workouts into the first affiliate behind bars. Today, it’s a nonprofit changing prison culture through mentorship, accountability, and community — cutting recidivism to just 1.6% compared to the national average of 80%. This week, we welcome Redemption Road CrossFit’s founder

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[LIVE] Inside CrossFit Programming (EP. 040)

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/10/11

Programming is one of the most debated topics in CrossFit. On this livestream, James Hobart and Denise Thomas sit down with the guys behind both mainsite and CrossFit Affiliate Programming (CAP), Joe Alexander and Spencer Hendel. Together, they’ll dig into the philosophy and practice behind effective programming. They’ll cover the charter of CrossFit.com, how CAP supports affiliates, what makes programming successful (and what doesn’t), and how intensity, volume, and movement selection come into

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[CFMS SERIES] Top Affiliate Owners on the No. 1...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/10/06

This marks the third episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society. In this episode, Jason Fernandez, longtime coach, Seminar Staff member, and co-founder of Best Hour of Their Day, and Matt Souza, 12-year affiliate owner of CrossFit Livermore, join host Jocelyn Rylee to dig into the overlooked fundamentals of hospitality, first impressions, and soft skills in CrossFit gyms. They share hard-earned lessons on onboarding, reducing friction, building

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[CFMS SERIES] Daniel Chaffey: Unpacking CrossFit’s...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/09/29

This marks the second episode of a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society.This week, we welcome Daniel Chaffey, a longtime leader in the CrossFit space. He owns CrossFit Louvre in Paris, one of Europe’s most established affiliates with over 3,100 members across three locations. He also founded the major European competition, The French Throwdown, and Operating With Excellence, a workshop platform dedicated to helping affiliate owners build thriving

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[CFMS SERIES] The Future of Health (Care) in CrossFit...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out something different: a special CrossFit Podcast collaboration with the CrossFit Medical Society. Why? Because the CFMS isn’t sitting quietly on the sidelines. They are in the fight to cure chronic disease and put affiliates in the driver’s seat as the true health homes of their communities. This is a grassroots health revolution, and everyone should be paying attention. The mission is simple: empower affiliates, coaches, and members with real tools to

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[LIVE] Cutting Through the Noise on Nutrition (EP. 037)

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Nutrition is one of the most debated topics in health and fitness — and it’s central to CrossFit’s methodology. In this livestream, host James Hobart sits down with Jocelyn Rylee, Joe Alexander, and Jenn Pishko to talk nutrition. The conversation tackles CrossFit’s nutrition principles, how they apply in real life, and what the science actually says. With so many competing voices in the space, we cut through the noise to address strategies for everyday CrossFit athletes, elite athletes, and

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[LIVE] Why the Standard Matters (EP. 036)

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/09/17

We talk about “the standard” in CrossFit all the time — but what does it really mean? In this livestream, Denise Thomas sits down with Nicole Carroll, Chase Ingraham, and Adrian Conway to get real about what it takes to hold the standard in our gyms and on the competition floor. The crew digs into where the standard came from, why it matters, and what happens when we don’t uphold it. They’ll break down coaching, defining fitness, and the ultimate goals of health and performance

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‘CrossFit is Dangerous’: How Junk Science Sabotages...

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2025/09/15

Zach Long, DPT, better known as The Barbell Physio, joins Jocelyn Rylee to dig into the myths and realities around CrossFit injuries, mobility, programming, and long-term health. They unpack the latest research, expose scientific bias, and share practical strategies for athletes, coaches, and affiliate owners. Read Zach’s point-by-point refutation of misleading CrossFit research here. Zach brings his perspective as a physical therapist and longtime member of the CrossFit community to explain

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[LIVE] CrossFit, GLP-1s, and the Serena Williams Ad...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/09/11

We’re sitting down to have an honest, nuanced conversation about Ozempic (semaglutide), other GLP-1 drugs, and their role in lifestyle intervention and health. We want to understand who benefits, who profits, and what the implications are for individuals, coaches, and the broader CrossFit community. The goal is not to provide all the answers or be the experts, but to create space for a thoughtful discussion around an important and highly visible issue, especially in light of GLP-1 provider Ro’s

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Fasting, Ozempic, and Food Addiction With Dr. Jason...

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2025/09/08

Jason Fung, MD, is a Canadian nephrologist and world-renowned expert in intermittent fasting and low-carb nutrition. He is the author of best-selling books including "The Obesity Code" and "The Diabetes Code," and co-founder of The Fasting Method, where he helps people use evidence-based nutrition strategies to prevent and reverse chronic disease. Dr. Jason Fung joins host Jocelyn Rylee on the CrossFit Podcast to unpack the myths and realities of fasting, obesity, and the role of hormones in

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Hanging Out With Rory McKernan and Angelo DiCicco...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/09/01

In this episode of the CrossFit Podcast, host Denise Thomas sits down with Rory McKernan and Angelo DiCicco to talk about everything from their hopes for the CrossFit community to stories from their early days. Community Highlight Bob Moran has been a police officer in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, for 23 years. For much of that time, he was drinking … until Jan. 1, 2023. That was his last drink. He went cold turkey. One day at a time. And through it all, CrossFit was his anchor. His

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[LIVE] CrossFit: Community, Commitment or Cult? (EP....

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/08/29

On this week’s livestream, we’re unpacking why and how CrossFit’s community is different — to the point that some even call us a cult. Is it the culture or the community that makes us different? What’s the difference between them? What defines them? What does “community” even mean if everyone says they have it? Do you believe that walking into a CrossFit gym is palpably different from walking into any other brand of gym? What creates this? Why have we been called a cult? What

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CrossFit Legend Meets Literary Icon: Dave Castro x...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/08/25

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT – Yann Martel, Author of “Life of Pi”Yann Martel is best known as the author of the modern classic “Life of Pi.” But he also happens to be a longtime member at CrossFit Brio in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In this conversation with host Jocelyn Rylee, Yann shares how CrossFit became part of his life more than 14 years ago, and why he still shows up to class five days a week. The two also discuss his writing process, the symbolism behind “Life of Pi," and how fiction and fitness

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[LIVE] The Age-Group CrossFit Games ARE CrossFit (EP....

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2025/08/22

Age-group athletes are the purest expression of what CrossFit stands for: proof that elite health has no age limit. From teenagers stepping onto the competition floor for the first time to 70+ athletes rewriting what aging looks like, age-group athletes are the tip of the spear — living examples that you can take ownership of your health at any stage of life and never hand it back to the system.Join host James Hobart with Adrian Conway, Chase Ingraham, and Scott Panchik as we celebrate the

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LIVE: CrossFit Is The Cure (EP. 028)

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2025/08/18

CrossFit’s new ad pulls no punches — but it’s only the starting point.In this livestream, Jocelyn Rylee sits down with Matt Souza, Jenn Pishko, and James Hobart to respond to the ad together, unpacking what it means in the context of CrossFit’s mission to make the world a healthier place. Whether someone is seeking to dominate their sport or improve their quality of life, CrossFit works. Our program can be scaled for anyone. But even in meeting people where they are, CrossFit requires hard

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[LIVE] 2025 CrossFit Games: Top Moments and What It...

The CrossFit Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Catch up on this livestream from August 8th, 2025.The 2025 CrossFit Games delivered big moments — but more than that, they offered perspective. In this conversation, Denise Thomas, James Hobart, and Adrian Conway reflect on what stood out and what it means moving forward. The discussion goes beyond the leaderboard to focus on the connection between the Games and the larger CrossFit community — what we saw this year, how it resonated inside and outside the arena, and how we can build on

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CrossFit and Food Neurosis: ‘There is a Point in...

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2025/08/05

EC Synkowski joins Denise Thomas to talk about CrossFit, food, and how to cut through the confusion. EC is the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the 800g Challenge, but her insights go way beyond a single method. They cover why some of us slide into food neurosis, how to know when your diet is actually "done,” and the biggest mistakes people make when chasing health. EC also discusses the role of processed foods, challenges common rhetoric about carbs and seed oils, and breaks

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“There’s No Going Back. Things are Only Moving...

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2025/07/29

James Hobart has been part of CrossFit since the early days. He’s competed at the Games, demoed for CrossFit’s movement videos, worked on Seminar Staff, and spent nearly two decades watching the culture evolve. In this episode, he sits down with Denise Thomas to talk candidly about the state of CrossFit — and whether it’s lost its soul. From what it felt like to walk away from competition, to the mindset shift required to keep training into middle age, James opens up about what keeps him coming

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