Tatum Brandt joins the show to talk about the future of fitness culture and whether HYROX can stay cool as it goes mainstream. We get into CrossFit’s media era, new event leagues, and how storytelling keeps sports authentic once the crowds arrive.

We also talk about: – The balance between growth and oversaturation – What CrossFit’s trajectory can teach HYROX – The rise of World Fitness Project and Sean White’s new league – Why media access and community storytelling matter more than hype

Guest Links: Tatum Brandt

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Live from the finish line with: Friday Elite 15 Singles: Joanna Wietrzyk – 1st, Linda Meier – 5th, Vivian Tafuto – 2nd, Melanie Maurer – 11th, Dylan Scott – 2nd, Sean Noble – 12th, Lauren Weeks – 3rd, Rich Ryan – 6th.

Saturday Elite 15 Doubles: Lauren Griffith & Lauren Weeks – 1st, Gabriella Moriarty & Zara Piergianni – 3rd, Margot Vandenlindenloof & Charlotte Vandenlindenloof – 4th, Kate Hutchinson & Fern Gardner – 6th, Jade Skillen – 9th (raced with Kat Parnell), Alex Roncevic – 1st (raced with Tim Wenisch), Charlie Botterill – 5th (raced with Ollie Russell), Sean Noble – 6th (raced with Oli Fricker), Graham Halliday – 8th (raced with Jonathon Wynn), James Kelly – 3rd (raced with Jake Dearden).

Then, Matt checks in from Berlin between HYROX events, where he’s learning German one word at a time and getting way too comfortable with European saunas. Cheryl and Dave break down HYROX Toronto, a record-breaking weekend with more than 10,000 athletes.

They cover chalk shortages, sled lanes, judging inconsistencies, the penalty box debate, and why the Elite 15 rulebook needs a rethink. Plus, Matt’s Berlin adventures: naked saunas, perfect fall weather, and why he hasn’t seen a fat person all week.

Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow 

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Morgs from ATHX joins us to break down ATHX 2026 expansion to London, Munich, Madrid, Milan, and Paris. We hit new weights, new elite divisions, endurance events on a 250m track, and the full 2026 workout lineup.

Then AJ Golikk from Underdog Fitness comes on to talk about going from hybrid to ultra: CrossFit to HYROX/DEKA, then a Boston–Toronto–100 mile stretch. We cover training, content, coaching, and more.

Guest Links: AJ Golikk | ATHX Games

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Boston brought 11,000 finishers, heated debates over wall ball standards, and plenty of social media chatter. Matt, Cheryl, and Dave break down judging consistency, whether an “Open/Light” category could help, and how new athletes are reacting to the rules.

Also in this episode:

• Boston takeaways and community FOMO.

• Tech or box fixes for wall ball judging.

• Matt’s candid update on training, injuries, and gym setbacks.

• Toronto preview and Elite 15 names to watch.

• Tia & Fraser updates, and how Proven/HWPO fit into hybrid.

Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow | Matt Kemp

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Hunter McIntyre jumps on to talk training camps, balancing pro racing with running a business, and why face-to-face coaching beats online plans. He dives into UTMB vs. Western States, getting BLDR products into stores, and his gritty new team ultra, Crest Hooch 127. We wrap with prize money in hybrid vs. CrossFit, brand partnerships, and why legacy and relationships matter more than finishing times.

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Danny from Scotland joins Matt, Cheryl, and Dave to break down Hybrid Games Glasgow: the good, the messy, and what needs fixing. We dig into course layout, why 600-meter runs and “slightly higher-skill” movements attracted CrossFit-leaning athletes, and where judging fell short — especially on dumbbell snatches, lunges, and wall balls. We read the Hybrid Games movement standards as written and ask the basic question: if the rules don’t demand lockout, are the “ugly” reps actually legal? Then we pivot to HYROX: Elite 15 changes, the new coaches’ zone and its rules, floor-flow tweaks at Maastricht, Boston’s venue layout and sales dynamics, and timing challenges for late-December races like Vancouver. Big picture: mass-participation hybrid events need movements that scale and judging that’s consistent, especially in elite waves where times, rankings, and livelihoods are on the line.

Guest Links: Ugly Dave | Cheryl Snow | Daniel Clafferty

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ERG / Endurance Games (Scotland) — Graham breaks down the weekend: a backyard-style 24-hour erg/run grind (~7% finish rate), the 5-4-3-2-1 ERG Sprint (runs get shorter, stations get nastier: burpees → row → ski → Echo → 400m finish), and the community Unite day. We talk pacing per hour, why they backloaded the pain, and the plan for 2026 events.

Then, Actress Sarah Booth (SVU, Three Pines, Chicago Med) jumps in: landing the dream SVU guest role (and doing her own fights), how accents actually get built, stunt vs. “stunt casting,” HYROX training in Windsor/Toronto, and why doubles > singles when you want to push hard but still breathe.

Guest Links: ERG Endurance Games | Sarah Booth

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We started off with our memories of Rylan before heading into the news of the week.

Love you all. 

Ben from ROXFIT joins the show to talk about his journey from rugby to HYROX and how that path led to creating the ROXFIT app. We cover his athletic background, why rugby players often transition well into hybrid fitness, and the story behind building ROXFIT from an early MVP to a platform now serving over 100000 users..

He also shares insights on: • How ROXFIT is different from other HYROX data platforms • Live race tracking, pacing tools, and new AI features • The future of hybrid fitness apps beyond HYROX • Balancing performance with fun in the content they create

Guest Links: Ben | RoxFit

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