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August 14, 20232023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Recap Show
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Now that the dust has settled hear Brian's first-hand recap of this year's 2023 CrossFit Games.

This episode is a rollercoaster of discussions on some of the most memorable moments at the CrossFit Games. We delve into the inspiring journey of Jeffrey Adler from a volunteer to a champion and the heartbreak of Roman Khrennikov's injury. We couldn't help but wonder about Pat Vellner's potential to win the Games while acknowledging the impressive feats of seasoned athletes like Jonne Koski, Chandler Smith, and Jay Crouch.

We also tease out if Laura Horvath has cemented herself as the second fittest female of all time.
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2 hr 46 min
August 02, 20232023 CrossFit Games Press Conference with Don Faul and Dave Castro
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Don Faul and Dave Castro address the media community at the 2023 NoBull CrossFit Games.
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21 min
July 27, 2023Recapping Athlete and Team Spotlights
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Brian and PC are joined by contributor Mike Halpin from Known & Knowable to discuss B.Friendly's Individual and Team Spotlights. What do the research and data from each athlete's past CrossFit Games experience and the 16 tests they have done so far tell us about their performance next week in Madison?

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45 min
July 13, 2023Two Month Anniversary and What the Future Holds
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Brian and PC sit down for the first live stream to update the B.Friendly crew on what's been going on for the past two months and whats coming up next. Brian shares his Competition Framework as well as his upcoming competition schedule!
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43 min
July 10, 2023The CrossFit Games Carson Era: Top-30 Women
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Episode 10 jumps back into Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. In this episode, we jump into the Top-30 Women from the "Carson" era with special guest John Young https://www.instagram.com/johnyoung.crossfit/

In this series, we break down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).
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54 min
July 01, 2023The CrossFit Games Carson Era: Top-30 Men
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Episode 9 jumps back into Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. In this episode, we jump into the top-30 men from the "Carson" era with special guest John Young.

John and Brian go back and forth on their picks for the top athlete during that time! Who should be the top athlete? Is it Rich Froning or Is it Mat Fraser?

In this series, we break down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

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58 min
June 29, 2023CrossFit Semifinal Leaderboard Breakdown
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Get ready to unlock the secrets of the CrossFit Semi-Final Worldwide Leaderboards with PC, Brian and our special guests, Barclay Dale (@barclay.dale) and Mike Halpin (@eighty8mph). We've meticulously analyzed the data and are eager to share insights into the variables that can impact the semi-finals and our strategies to address them.

Barclay's research uncovers the critical role of upper body strength and stamina and the significant commonalities among the top 100 finishes. Mike's deep dive into the analysis further illuminates various factors that could affect test one, offering a fresh perspective on the competition.

And we don't stop there. Our well-rounded discussion uncovers the strengths and weaknesses of the competitive field, the disparities across regions, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of incentivizing performance during Semi-Finals. Not to mention, the European women have had quite a showing in the CrossFit Semi-Finals. Seeing how expanding spots for the Games could impact the team competition. Could the Semi-Finals Leaderboards be used as a predictive tool for performance at the Games? Buckle up and join us as we navigate the fascinating world of CrossFit!

Chapters
(0:00:00) - Analyzing CrossFit Semi-Final Leaderboards
(0:13:46) - North American Men in Games Qualifiers
(0:22:37) - Field Strength and Regional Disparities Analysis
(0:37:06) - Incentivizing Performance at Semifinals
(0:42:17) - Impressive Performance of European Women
(0:47:09) - Rewarding Excellence and Allocating Game Spots
(0:54:08) - Team Performance Evaluation and Game Allocation
(1:01:10) - Analyzing CrossFit Games and Semifinals Performance
(1:05:00) - Request for Feedback and Support
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1 hr 6 min
June 26, 2023The CrossFit Games Ranch Era: Top-10 Women
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Episode 7 is the second installment of of Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. He breaks down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

In this video we take a depper look into the top-10 women from the "Ranch" era.

Who should be the top athlete and why? Who's in your top-3?
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20 min
June 23, 2023The CrossFit Games Ranch Era: Top-10 Men
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Episode 6 is the start of Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. He breaks down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

We start with the top-10 men from the "Ranch" era and his pick for the top athlete during that time could raise some eyebrows. The top-3 includes some of the legendary names of the sport. Where do greats like Tommy Hackenbruck and Chris Spealler rank? What exactly was Spealler listening to on his iPod shuffle? Who had the best tattoo of the era?

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19 min
June 16, 2023What Changes We Would Like to See at the CrossFit Games?
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Brian and PC discuss what changes (or suggestions) they have for the CrossFit Games. Each choose three things using different criteria in the hopes of making the Games a better specticle for fans and also for the athletes.
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26 min