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TOPICS:

• Spoiler warning 0-34 minutes - Movie corner on You Can See Everything opens the show
• Birmingham’s record week and the Hamburg Challenger races nobody saw
• Dave’s relegation idea for the Elite 15
• Hong Kong or Nothing
• The pre show fluff pieces
• HYROX, World Triathlon, and the Olympics
• Hunter McIntyre wins in Mexico City
• Sean Noble, Luke Greer, and the podium nobody predicted
• DEKA Toronto

SUMMARY:

Matt and Cheryl open with a spoiler-heavy movie corner on You Can See Everything, the Elizabeth Holmes film from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. Skip ahead to 34 minutes if you’re only here for HYROX. Dave then joins for the HYROX Hamburg recap: the Challenger races that weren’t streamed, Hong Kong or Nothing, the pre show problem, HYROX’s Olympic push with World Triathlon, Hunter McIntyre in Mexico City, Sean Noble’s upset win, and how the community saved DEKA Toronto.

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Matt talks with the Pro podiums, age group winners and a few surprise guests right after they finish at HYROX Tampa. Rich Ryan wins Pro Men despite a wrong turn in the Roxzone, Willow Collins adds another Pro Women win, and Elizabeth Jones takes 2nd in her first ever HYROX. Plus Paul Kaup’s age group win, Brittany McCall’s football past, and actor Patrick Wilson racing with his brother Mark of Fox 13 Tampa.

Rich Ryan, 1st Pro Men

Ryan Douglas, 2nd Pro Men

Gabe Piepergerdes, 3rd Pro Men

Colin Stiefer, 5th Pro Men

Paul Kaup, 1st in 55 to 59

Willow Collins, 1st Pro Women

Mackinly Kifer, 3rd Pro Women

Jaydan Velasquez, 5th Pro Women

Carolyn Watkins, 4th Pro Women

Nicole Coccia, 9th in 35 to 39

Brittany McCall, 3rd in 35 to 39

Lily Finger, 20th in 25 to 29

Actor Patrick Wilson and his brother Mark Wilson, from Fox 13 Tampa

Elizabeth Jones, 2nd Pro Women

Josh Ward, 4th Pro Men

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Matt and Cheryl go through their Tampa doubles race, where the runs were great and the stations, untrained, were not. That includes the burpee broad jump warning, a 7:14 on wall balls and the new no sitting on the bucket rule. The crew also covers spectator ticket sellouts, the HYROX cruise and Matt’s early no show numbers.

Dave launches HTX for January 30, with tickets on sale November 1. The crew then previews the Elite Series doubles in Hamburg and gets into the HYROX cease and desist against HYRESULT and ROXFIT.

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• Marc Lou’s 10 year journey building 36 startups solo
• Earning over $1 million a year at 85% profit with zero employees
• Sponsor My Body, the auction that sold space on his HYROX race kit
• Raising $35K in 24 hours and over $112K total
• Why the story mattered more than the sponsors
• How AI is changing what one person can build
• Why he shares his revenue publicly and refuses to hire
• Living on $5K a month while earning $80K

SUMMARY:

Matt sits down with Marc Lou, the solo founder behind 36 startups who auctioned sponsorship spots on his body for a HYROX race and raised over $112K. Marc explains how the auction worked, why he won’t do it again, his two years of making zero dollars, and why he’d rather keep building alone than grow a company.

Guest Links: Marc Lou

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com

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Matt, Dave, and Chris Bayens discuss the latest HYROX news and preview Hamburg, the first Elite Series race of the season.

• The proposed HYROX cruise race
• The first Elite Town Hall and Elite Working Group
• Coach zones and athlete feedback
• Points, ties, strength of field, and Elite 15 qualification
• The new race withdrawal deadline
• Hamburg women’s race preview
• Hamburg men’s race preview

Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com

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Calum Marsh joins Matt to discuss his new book, The Glass Box, an inside look at the rise of CrossFit and the people who built it.

Marsh spoke with Greg Glassman, Dave Castro, Lauren Jenai, Matt Fraser, and others while reporting the book. They discuss Glassman’s unconventional leadership, CrossFit’s growth without traditional investors, the Reebok deal, the warning signs that came before 2020, and the decisions that helped unravel the company’s media operation and public standing.

They also talk about why CrossFit and HYROX are fundamentally different, whether founder-led companies such as CrossFit, Spartan, GORUCK, and the UFC share a common pattern, and the workplace culture allegations that followed Glassman.

Topics include:

• Why Calum Marsh wrote The Glass Box
• Reporting the book and interviewing Greg Glassman
• CrossFit’s early growth and affiliate model
• The Reebok deal and CrossFit’s unusual business approach
• CrossFit versus HYROX
• Glassman, Dave Castro, and founder-led companies
• The warning signs before CrossFit’s 2020 crisis
• Media, social media, workplace culture, and Glassman’s exit

You can buy the book on Amazon.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com

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Matt, Cheryl, and Dave are joined by Matt Kemp to discuss

• Hiller’s YouTube channel removal and what it means for creators
• ATHX Miami recap - format, judging, volunteers, and athlete experience
• HYROX Boston - sled conditions, course layout, and race-day experience
• Whether a premium HYROX race package is worth the extra cost
• The Beijing incident making Saturday Night Live
• HYROX ticket demand, Flex passes, and spring race availability

Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com

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HYROX Toronto brought a deep field of Pro athletes and plenty of strong doubles teams. In this combined interview episode, Matt speaks with athletes across the weekend, from the Pro Women and Pro Men races to some of the top doubles teams.

Singles interviews:

• Maddy Eybergen
• Vivian Tafuto
• Rachael Wade
• Chelsea Ribeiro
• Lindsay Bessegato
• Laura Sliapnic
• Courtney Hayre
• Bethany McChesney
• Frédéric Dubé
• Ryan Douglas
• Stirling Peters
• Ryan Callahan

Before the doubles interviews, Matt catches up with Alyssa McElheny, who was in Toronto supporting some of her teammates.

Doubles interviews:

• Rachael Wade and Dr. Erika Tvedten
• Christina Matthews and Charlotte O’Neill
• Quinlan Hickey and Lindsay Bessegato
• Imogen Cross and Elise McClintic
• Isaac Sanderson and Brendan Neely
• Jarrett Newby and Matt Baysinger
• Kevin Gregory and Ryan Casey
• Stirling Peters and Chase Stevenson
• Jack Driscoll and Kelly Meredith
• Cole Learn and Frédéric Dubé
• Ryan Reid and Shane McKenzie

Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

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Matt, Kevin, and Dave are back after HYROX Toronto, with Cheryl joining the conversation from home. They break down the weekend, including the Canadian-heavy podiums, the venue and spectator experience, judging, and what stood out on course. They also discuss LT Games, and why it is a strong event that needs better promotion.

Then it is a deep dive into the HYROX Elite Town Hall:

• The plan for recurring Elite Series cities and separate grid racing
• Why athletes were frustrated by the pre-submitted-question format
• Ticket access, Flex passes, and qualification loopholes
• Rulebook clarity, judging consistency, and who should make the rules
• Athlete kits, outside content teams, media accreditation, and sponsor conflicts

They also talk about XENOM’s new Foundations division and one-day events, plus CrossFit’s new Open Doubles format.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com

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F45 Deputy Director of Athletics, Johry Batt, joins Matt to discuss how the brand builds its workouts, the athletes featured on its in-studio screens, and the future of F45 Peak 500.

• How F45 selects its on-screen athletes from within its own community
• What goes into programming more than 100 F45 workout formats
• F45’s global footprint and studio growth
• The history of F45 Playoffs and the evolution into Peak 500
• Plans for larger Peak 500 events open to the public in 2027

Then, Matt and Ser Bryan break down The Mad King, the new Game of Thrones stage play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, then revisit the full HBO series.

• Matt’s trip to Stratford-upon-Avon and what it was like seeing The Mad King live
• How the play handles Harrenhal, Robert’s Rebellion, Rhaegar and Lyanna, the Mad King, and the Tower of Joy
• The set design, battle scenes, casting choices, and whether the four-hour runtime works
• A Game of Thrones rewatch: the great early-season moments, character arcs, and details that pay off later
• Why the first 7 seasons hold up but the ending does not.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Wodify. When your HYROX gym needs to run smoothly, Wodify delivers. From scheduling and programming to performance tracking and milestone celebrations, all the tools you need are built right in. Book a demo here.

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Metl. MetL™ stands for honesty and health. Every ingredient is listed clearly, no fillers, no hidden sugars, no gimmicks. It’s more than a beverage; it’s a movement redefining what it means to stay energized, for kids, parents, and future generations. Learn more at metldrink.com

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