The crew is back to draft the HYROX North American Championship (DC Regional) field—three men, three women, and a wildcard—while arguing about pro cards, roll-down chaos, and what “Elite 15” even means anymore. Plus: Taipei delivers a breakout performance, doubles teams form out of nowhere, shoes mysteriously change on the wall mid-show, and the panel tries (and fails) to pronounce half the names in Brazil. Expect picks, sleepers, and maximum draft salt.

0:26 – Draft day returns: “More regionals = more chances to get wrecked”
2:27 – Bingo night recap and elite-level ROI math
7:11 – Taipei shake-up: breakout win + big PR talk and why it matters for regionals
14:21 – Pro card / roll-down controversy: does it matter or is it a nothing burger?
28:01 – The draft begins: order reveal, instant chaos, and the first “are you kidding me?!” pick

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