Project Warman

On Episode 56 I sit down with Jim Dionne. Jim is a former D1 soccer player who had a brief professional career. Now, Jim works for Jim Beam traveling all over the world and is an avid CrossFitter. On this episode, we dive into Jim's soccer career, his life after soccer, how he found CrossFit, what CrossFit has done for him and much MUCH more. I truly hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

On Episode 55 I sit down with Xabier Osa. Xabi is an adaptive athlete from Spain who competes in Strongman and CrossFit. Xabi was born without part of his left arm and was bullied growing up for looking different than everyone else. Now, Xabi competes all around the world while trying to educate other adaptive athletes on health and fitness. Xabi is truly an inspiration and despite having every excuse in the world to mail it in and coast he instead wakes up and works towards his goals every day while being an inspiration to others. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

On Episode 54 I sit down with Beth Schenck. Beth is an elementary school teacher, mother of two and a marathon runner turned CrossFitter. Beth was diagnosed with cancer in her early 20's and after going through treatment was no longer able to have kids because of the intense radiation exposure. She and her husband Pete ended up adopting from China and South Korea. Beth is by far my loudest and most enthusiastic guest that I've ever had on the show. I truly hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

On Episode 53 I sit down with Curt Higdon. Curt has spent almost 40 years serving this country in the Army. On this episode, we take a deep dive into how he got started, how his career has progressed, his 50 months in the Middle East and what he is doing now. Curt is a very simple man, he's a family man and he's a military man. But, above all else, he's a man of God. I really enjoyed this opportunity to sit down and talk with Curt about his career and to get his perspective on different aspects of the US military and this country. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

On Episode 52 I sit down with Clayton Polk. Clayton is a former BMX bike racer who qualified for the Olympics in 2004. Clayton is now in recovery and has been sober since November 2017. We talk about his journey through recovery and finding the gym and how the CrossFit community has changed him. Clayton also talks about learning to be accepting of who he is and comfortable in his own skin which is something I think we can all learn from. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

On Episode 51 I sit down with Brode McLaughlin. Brode is a group fitness instructor at Shed Fitness and a recent graduate from Ole Miss with a degree in Exercise Science. Brode has a real passion for fitness and testing and pushing the limits of the human body and seeking out exactly what it is capable of along with what you can do to help it optimally perform. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Enjoy!

On Episode 50 I sit down with Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers aka "The Buttery Bros". We talk about how they got into media, how they found the sport of CrossFit, how they both came to work for HQ and the new direction they're going in now. We also talk about the mission behind their work and the fulfillment they get out of it. If you haven't already, go check out their new vlog, "The Buttery Bros" on YouTube and subscribe. These guys are hilarious and at the same time make some really awesome and meaningful content within the CrossFit community. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

The link to Buttery Bros:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp00ppkfPFBUTiiNNd8kS9Q

On Episode 49 I sit down with Darrick Vanderford. Darrick is the President of North Mississippi Conveyor which is a material handling and conveyor manufacturer. He is the father of three and a very enthusiastic CrossFitter. He is also the caretaker for his wife Bonnie. Shortly after the birth of their third child Bonnie had a heart attack and since has been completely paralyzed and unable to communicate in any way. This is a story about a man who started CrossFit so that he can care for and better serve his wife. This story is powerful and I truly hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did.

On Episode 48 I sit down with Brian Sorgenfrei. Brian is the campus minister with RUF at Ole Miss. He is the father of 3 and an avid Crossfitter. Brian brings the energy to the gym every single day and is one of the most encouraging people I know. On this episode, we take a dive into what made him devote his life to serving God and others, how he found CrossFit and how CrossFit has affected his life. Enjoy!

On Episode 47 I sit down with Dave Lipson. Dave is a former professional baseball player and CrossFit Games, athlete. Now, Dave works on the Crossfit HQ staff, competes in bodybuilding and trains athletes and coaches all over the world. He is also married to 2014 Crossfit Games champion Camille Leblanc-Bazinet. Go check out his website, 'Thundrbro' to learn more about his training philosophies and what it takes to get HUGE! I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dave as much as I did. Thank you for listening!