Boys Interrupted

Four of the Top 6 at the CrossFit Games Recap: Scoring Debates, Judging Drama, and What 2026 Taught Us

Four top-six CrossFit Games finishers recap the weekend on the Boys Interrupted podcast, discussing travel home to wildfire smoke, Ellie’s Games qualification and best finish, and debates about event scoring and 50-point events, including a claim that different point values could have changed the winner. They break down judging and appeals controversies (snatch ladder no-rep, pull-up standards, buzzer requirement), close finishes, and standout moments like the bike pack dynamics, headwind, near-crashes, and widespread cramping during the bike-to-pool event. They reflect on the Games feeling like a true “Games Games,” the difficulty of 20 events with tight turnarounds, fueling strategies, and lessons from the season about gratitude, starting, and relying on support teams. They share anecdotes about leader jersey mix-ups, rivalry moments, injuries, post-Games celebrations, notable stats, future competitions, and wrap with a GOWOD membership giveaway prompt.

00:00 Fittest Guys Reunion

00:53 Wildfires and Travel Home

01:31 Ellie Qualifies at Torian

02:43 Points System Debate

04:44 Judging and Appeals Drama

07:17 Triple Unders Meltdown

08:27 Post Games Feelings

10:16 Turnarounds and Cramping

14:11 Bike Race Chaos

17:48 Stats and Sprint Margins

21:34 Singlets and Comments

23:13 Season Lessons and Support

29:21 Buzzer Finish Controversy

36:30 Donations and Jock Tax

37:11 Awkward Photo Moment

37:52 Soccer Dad Comments

38:10 Leader Jersey Clip

39:11 Saturday Showdown Recap

40:55 Echo Thruster Repeat Win

41:13 Sandbag Toss Leaderboard Mixup

43:26 Comment Ban Drama

43:52 Games Stats And Rookies

45:39 Next Competitions Tease

47:55 Back Rolls Vs Handstands

50:19 Gym Trips And AirPods Saga

51:48 Reading Fan Comments

53:58 20 Events Debate

55:03 Rogue Predictions And Triple Crown

56:25 Ricky Towel Toss Story

01:00:05 Trail Run Ankle Pop

01:02:26 Feet Pics And Recovery Talk

01:03:47 Training Break And Wedding Plans

01:05:14 Bounty To Middle Dallin

01:07:12 Row Ski Strategy Breakdown

01:09:36 No Rep Myth And Comment Pressure

01:10:17 Bag Toss Warmup Chaos

01:11:44 Rings Setup Drama

01:13:00 Fear of Back Rolls

01:14:46 ChatGPT Workout Ideas

01:15:52 Demo Team Stories

01:17:24 Soreness and Injuries

01:18:35 Box Jump Wipeouts

01:21:06 Yoke and Pig Talk

01:25:01 Hot Takes and Warmups

01:26:39 Afterparty Chaos

01:29:26 Fueling and Bathroom Breaks

01:31:48 Fixes to Win

01:34:24 Most Impressive Moments

01:37:54 Friendship Over Podiums

01:39:26 Fibonacci Finale Breakdown

01:43:24 Wrap Up and Giveaways

CrossFit Games Week Chat: Skills Stress, Bike Event Takes, and Pre-Weekend Blessings

A group of CrossFit Games athletes talk the day before competition about finalized adaptations, lingering stress around key skills like strict press, triple-unders, and backward rolls, and the hectic training vibe with other athletes. They discuss betting as motivation, Roman’s comment about winning for money, and the new Road to the Games featuring them. Conversation shifts to check-in details (gear colors, bike fitting issues, swim uncertainty, equipment like squat racks and Tier swim gear), predictions for skill medleys, a possible 40-minute workout, running-heavy programming, and how heats and seeding might affect events like the 500m and the bike. They react to livestream donations, joke about flags, shoes, and sponsors, and end with a round of heartfelt “blessings” and encouragement for each other heading into the 20-event weekend.

00:00 Pre Games Stressors

00:45 Gym Vibes and Bets

01:48 Road to the Games Talk

02:40 Pedicure and Silent Treatment

04:43 Skills Medley Predictions

05:52 Circus Games and Motivation

07:35 Check In Gear and Colors

10:04 Bike Course Complaints

11:53 Heats and Early Morning

14:01 Bedtime Books and Movies

15:54 Leaderboard and Prize Money

18:07 Donations and Fan Shoutouts

20:06 Oval Track Debate

22:57 More Skills and Sunday Speculation

28:40 Fraser Talk and Rogue Jokes

31:25 Most Stressful Events

32:26 Community Over Cash

33:01 Pre Games Nerves

33:56 Bike Crash What Ifs

35:28 Targets And Trash Talk

37:32 Event Rumors And Predictions

44:13 Sandbag Toss Prep

47:42 Sponsor Gear And Swimsuits

49:14 Bathroom Talk And Food Plans

52:32 Blessings For The Boys

01:10:47 Final Sign Off

CrossFit Games Intel w/ Dave: Totals Predictions, Event Leaks, Rolls on Rings & Safety Calls

The hosts joke about a brief “Graceann” cameo and Jason’s mood from the previous episode before Jason shares he sought counseling and is in a better place. They debate competitiveness, taper week, and predict CrossFit Games event wins and totals numbers, then bring on Dave to discuss what top-five lifts might look like (including comparisons to last year), recovery between events, and why certain skills like forward/back rolls on rings were announced early. Dave confirms no heavy DT, says pig and snail are on separate days, answers questions about event announcements and how many events will be unknown at the start, confirms swimming and biking are on the same day, explains pool safety decisions (no diving/flip turns), and discusses how early poor placings can affect overall standings. The episode ends with Games travel plans, upcoming podcast schedule, and thanks for a major donation.

00:00 Graceann Surprise Intro

01:11 Smoothie Silence Bit

01:36 Jason Opens Up

03:52 Taper Week Talk

05:11 Event Wins Debate

08:59 Total Lift Predictions

11:10 Dave Joins The Pod

14:22 Top Five Lift Numbers

17:41 Skill Leak Front Back Rolls

26:23 Field Strength And Event One

33:43 Day One Events And Venues

36:37 Bike Logistics Questions

37:09 Bike ID Banter

37:33 Personal Boundaries Talk

38:42 Event Announcements Tease

40:03 Repeats And Past Workouts

43:22 Pool Rules And Safety

45:56 SEAL Training Debate

51:17 Unknown Events Timing

53:24 Leaks And Demo Team

56:19 Dave Storms Off

57:04 Post Call Workout Speculation

01:04:49 Strength Standards Chat

01:11:47 Wrap Up And Games Plans

CrossFit Games Prep: 20 Events, The Hopper Times, Pig Flips, and Quinn’s Rookie Outlook (Boys Interrupted Ep. 79)

In Episode 79 of Boys Interrupted, the guys recap a heavy training weekend, discuss doing 18 events as a Games simulation, and break down specific pieces including a swim-dominant workout, a brutal 35-minute EMOM, hill running intervals, and testing The Hopper (with times around the sub-8 range and debate about possible sub-7:30). They talk about the “pig” implement, why it feels harder on certain turf, and how repeated flips change the workout under fatigue. The crew debates Dave Castro’s push to program 20 events, speculates on potential repeats and classic tests, and discusses Games logistics like venues, a hilly 4+ mile trail run, and whether athletes must jump feet-first into the pool. They also touch on mindset, sleep, Fourth of July plans, and Quinn Robinson’s potential top-10 rookie finish.

00:00 Back With The Boys

00:37 Quinn Missing Recap

00:45 Weekend Training Volume

02:18 Peeking At Workouts

03:36 Soccer In Seattle

04:32 Testing The Hopper

05:34 Pig Flips Talk

07:56 Hard EMOM Breakdown

11:05 20 Events Speculation

14:32 Games Mindset Check

16:19 Fourth Of July Plans

19:50 Quinn Top 10 Potential

23:07 Repeats And Predictions

25:58 Hill Runs And 10K Pace

29:06 Smoothie And Slurping

29:53 Nap Talk and Recovery

31:10 Travel Plans and Moritz Update

31:30 Reddit Drama and Game Day Rush

32:31 Sleep Habits and Energy

35:00 James Signs Off Chaos

37:29 Final Games Prep Mindset

41:33 Hotel Plans and Training Merge

46:54 Dave Castro Pool Debate

51:11 Event One Predictions

55:51 Quinn Rookie Outlook

01:01:00 Rookies List and Wrap Up

Van Life, Xenom Recap & Riley Martin Joins Boys Interrupted (Gambling, Demo Team, Back Rolls)

The hosts bounce through updates on Xenom, praising Jack Farlow’s win and debating getting him back on the pod, while one records from a newly purchased, fully equipped 4WD van on a trip to a sister’s wedding in Tahoe. They discuss Dave Castro’s Week in Review, Games programming on the fly, the brutal ranch run, Garmin hill scores, and whether bench press or back rolls could appear at the CrossFit Games, including comparisons to ring handstand pushups and flip turns in swimming. The conversation shifts to Nashville training, including a tough flip-sled and dumbbell bench workout. Guest Riley Martin joins from a bar, talks Xenom event density, the Air Rhino technique, his U.S. travel plans, possible demo team involvement, and his gambling Instagram account and big wins.

00:00 Cold Open Chaos

00:24 Xenom Recap And Jack Talk

01:23 Buying The Adventure Van

02:43 Rogue Budget And Spending Mindset

04:37 Tahoe Wedding Road Trip

05:56 Games Leaderboard And Dave Talk

08:27 Ranch Run Pain And Hill Score

13:09 Back Roll Debate And Skills

15:53 Enduro Challenge And Sponsor Bits

18:50 Nashville Workout Stories

21:08 Bench Press And Games Programming

25:43 Flip Turns And Swimming Rules

27:16 Riley Martin Joins The Pod

29:18 Casino Budget Talk

29:41 Big Wins And Losses

30:27 Like That Slaps Origin

31:42 Red Or Black Gamble

33:26 Vegas And Demo Team

36:32 Air Rhino Technique

39:51 Coaching And Programming

40:50 Guns And New Zealand

43:15 Teen Division Stories

46:49 Demo Team Secrets

58:27 Wrapping Up Goodbye

With the CrossFit Games one month away, the crew jokes about haircuts, countdown posts, and travel while recapping Nashville training camp sessions, including a descending-rep GHD/burpee/dumbbell snatch/ring muscle-up workout and run interval options. They debate why descending schemes drive intensity, compare pacing, and talk humidity, recovery, and upcoming Games programming such as the swim, rest days, and possible gymnastics skills like ring back rolls or front-roll complexes. The conversation shifts to no-rep and DQ stories from Hyrox and past competitions, ticket logistics, and training camp purpose. Guest Quinn joins to discuss moving back to Nashville, starting coaching with Lockard/Mayhem, weaknesses, team-to-individual transition, recovery improvements via more sleep and carbs, competition highlights, work in healthcare sales, sponsors/shoes, sports background, excitement for 20 events and the hopper workout, and his goals of top 10 and a WFP pro card.

00:00 Games Countdown Banter

01:05 Hair Dye and Guest Tease

01:58 Training Camp Workout Breakdown

04:46 Run Intervals and Nashville Heat

08:25 Camp Purpose and Coach Eyes

09:47 Instagram Countdown Stories

11:09 Games Programming Speculation

16:40 Back Rolls and Ring Skills

22:23 Gymnastics vs Weightlifting Debate

24:11 Tickets Points and Home Crowd

31:00 Wildfire Detour and Back On Track

32:30 Guest Quinn Joins In

35:38 Quinn Coaching and Weaknesses

36:43 Strict Handstand Roast

37:05 No Rep Thank You Story

38:46 Quinn Legacy Talk

38:59 Team To Individual Leap

41:12 Recovery Carbs Sleep

43:09 Crash Confidence Wins

45:06 Games Nerves And 20 Events

47:01 Hopper Workout Speculation

48:26 Dent Airbnb Login Story

50:09 Podcast Bet And Donations

53:12 Work Job And Training Schedule

55:13 Shoe Talk Rad Vs Nobull

58:11 Sports Background Concussions

01:02:42 CrossFit Fandom And Mindset

01:05:21 More Comps And Prize Money

01:07:51 Goals Top 10 Pro Card

01:10:07 Wrap Up Gamer Banter

The group celebrates Justin qualifying for the CrossFit Games through online semifinals and recaps his weekend, including workout order, a rope-climb retest after seeing Jacob Heppner’s pace, an event win on the wall-ball workout, and a power snatch weakness despite successfully powering all 15 reps at 225. They discuss stress around leaderboard swings from strict video review, judging requirements, harsh penalties for missed reps, and how many videos may need review, with concerns about standards on wall balls, thrusters, muscle-ups, and hang cleans. They note CrossFit Vancouver’s team moving from sixth to second after validations, highlight surprises like Gui winning and Alexis Raptis leading the women, and talk about bubble athletes training while waiting for finalization. The conversation shifts to expectations for a 20-event Games, possible “roots” events, rest-day strategy, prize money, and lighter banter about haircuts, jerseys, and other topics.

00:00 Boat Banter Kickoff

00:39 Justin Recaps Semis

01:52 Retests And Snatch Fix

03:44 Pat Stress Texts

06:49 Wall Ball Event Win

10:26 Judging And Standards

12:52 Buzz Cut Side Quest

15:57 Games Predictions 20 Events

21:16 Leaderboard Breakdown

25:57 Video Review Chaos

34:10 Women Leaderboard Talk

36:42 Finalization Timeline

37:38 Bubble Training Debate

38:13 Why Games Training Rocks

38:49 Mindset on the Bubble

40:27 Event Win Payout Talk

41:16 Velites Kit Sizing Stories

42:14 Medical Exam Deadline Drama

42:56 Women Leaderboard Shoutout

43:49 Games Simulation and Rookie Burnout

46:33 Money Morals and Motivation

48:56 Day One Placements Breakdown

54:14 Rest Day and Leaders Jersey

54:16 Who Wins This Year

01:00:54 Friendly Rivalry Mindset

01:07:14 Sports and Concert Tangents

01:13:00 Wrap Up and Next Guests

The group jokes about someone making the “last chance qualifier,” clarifying it’s essentially online semifinals, then discusses training mindset, deloading, recovery, reading, and reducing screen time using tools like a physical “brick” card and a habit-tracking app. They share routines such as no-social-media Sundays, bedtime targets, supplements, mobility, and using an Eight Sleep bed for waking up. After the online semifinals workouts are released, they break down each event (hang power cleans with rope climbs; burpee box jump overs, rowing, and 315 deadlifts; wall balls with 10-foot targets plus handstand walks and double unders; 225 snatches with shuttle runs; 185 thrusters and muscle-ups), debate pacing, standards, and winning times, talk prize implications, and make rough predictions about likely qualifiers and bubble athletes before wrapping up with travel and training plans.

00:00 LCQ Banter Begins

01:31 Training Mindset Reset

02:35 Screen Time Detox Talk

04:41 Habit Tracking and Bedtime

09:29 Eight Sleep Wake Hacks

11:40 Workouts Drop Reactions

11:53 Workout One Breakdown

16:47 Workout Two Debate

22:35 Workout Three Preview

27:44 Women Standards Discussion

29:18 Wall Ball Height Bet

35:02 Workout Four Running Isabelle

36:21 Snatch Run Strategy

37:27 Power Snatch Banter

39:25 Injury Check In

39:50 Workout Five Breakdown

41:56 Fraser Stats Debate

44:13 Rogue Pig Stories

47:24 Ranch Advantage Talk

49:46 Fan Moments Recap

51:24 Predictions And Bubble

53:49 Taylor Workout Story

57:03 Leaderboard Math Talk

01:05:57 Travel Plans And Rituals

01:07:35 Signing Off Next Week

The hosts catch up from home, discussing James’ move and building a garage gym, then share recovery and massage stories before reacting to a hectic semifinals weekend. They cover “Spain Gate” timing/leaderboard controversy where Jonah missed qualifying by two points after a late appeal introduced a fractional-second time, and recap Del Mar/Legends Championship crossover with Games qualifiers. They highlight Dylan Hamming’s rise, Lydia’s dominant win, and Syndicate heartbreak moments including Nate’s handstand-walk penalty and tight leaderboard implications. Tudor Magda joins after NorCal, describes the most painful workout (ring muscle-ups and high-volume thrusters), strategy insights from workout testing, NorCal’s improvements from last year, and receiving prize checks on the podium. The episode ends with talk of online semis, team workouts, branding/social media jokes, and a quick percentage game.

00:00 Remote Catch Up

00:27 Garage Gym Setup

01:50 Massage Talk

04:46 Hot Stone Horror

05:55 Semis Weekend Recap

06:13 Spain Leaderboard Drama

08:50 Legends And NorCal Standouts

13:02 Syndicate Heartbreaks

14:58 Haley Joins Brute

17:43 Tudor Joins The Pod

19:55 NorCalSU Thruster Pain

23:55 Prize Money And Old Comp Stories

26:43 Atlanta Hero WOD Memories

29:56 Games Intake And Singlets

31:06 Rage Bait Predictions Post

32:34 Instagram Brand Pillars

35:01 Testing NorCal Workouts

38:21 Weird Training Methods

39:56 Online Semis Wall Ball Talk

46:45 Games Single Under Meltdown

53:39 Mindset And Big Lifts

57:27 Dating Bits And Team Workouts

59:28 Weekend Headliners Tease

01:00:04 Colton at Syndicate

01:00:43 No Reps and Falls

01:02:41 Elite Pace Reality Check

01:03:16 Paige Bet and Babysitting

01:04:35 Utahoe Joke Break

01:05:49 Team Semis Workouts

01:07:41 Training Partner Drama

01:10:16 Wedding Party Chaos

01:12:55 Romania Percentage Game

01:20:14 Dating Picks and Wrap Up

Boys Interrupted Ep. 74: Torian Pro Recap, Justin’s LCQ Plan, Bailey’s Comeback & Games Goals

Episode 74 of Boys Interrupted features Dallin, James, Jayson, and a new host recapping the Torian Pro semifinal spectacle and the intense final, including crowd energy and execution under tight standards. Justin details why he missed qualification, discussing a sled-pull blowup due to rope length and pacing, a kettlebell snatch judging issue that led to an appeal and time/placing adjustment, and his plan to pursue the Last Chance Qualifier while resetting with zone-two work. Bailey reflects on qualifying and explains last year’s Torian withdrawal stemming from a heart issue, the recovery period, and the mental process of returning to push hard again, then shares his goal of reaching the Games’ top 10 and last heat. The group also discusses Games programming hints, required physicals, online competition stress, travel, and highlights Ellie’s strong comeback performance.

00:00 New Host Intro

00:48 Watching Torian Pro

01:35 Final Workout Nerves

02:18 Crowd Energy Shift

02:48 Torian Spectacle Talk

03:32 Dave Castro Intel

05:29 Justin Returns Bit

05:46 Bailey Wins and Moving

07:24 Online Semis Jokes

08:39 Justin Event Three Blowup

12:11 No Reps and Appeal

19:35 Weight and Body Fat Banter

23:27 Ellie’s Big Weekend

26:04 Bailey Heart Scare Story

32:44 Mindset Shift and LCQ Plan

37:08 Riley Madden Trajectory

39:30 Dream Games Event

39:59 Giant Strap Talk

40:27 Rustin Signs Off

41:40 LCQ War Stories

43:13 Torian Podium Banter

44:48 Moving And Home Gym Plans

46:16 Trophy Ideas And Echo Bike

48:39 Qualifying Season Chatter

49:32 Semifinal Nate Breakdown

52:43 Letter Bet And Love Language

54:49 Newspaper Vs AI Debate

58:18 Motocross And Percentage Game

01:05:21 Games Goals And Farewell