Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery

The Atlantic Coast Classic is entering a new chapter, and not everyone is happy about it. So let’s talk about it.On Episode 88 of the Wex Appeal Podcast — Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery — I’m sitting down with Jason Ansley, President of World Fitness Project, for a conversation about the Atlantic Coast Classic, the upcoming changes, and what’s next for one of the events with a long history in the functional fitness community.I’ve been supporting ACC since the days of previous ownership and Bacon Beatdown, so this conversation comes from the perspective of someone who cares about the event and where it’s headed.We’re getting into the questions the community is asking:🔥 The new dates: Why the July 4th weekend timing in Daytona Beach has people talking.🏨 The cost factor: Hotel prices, travel expenses, and what the new location and dates could mean for athletes and families.👊 The kids’ competition: Concerns about the future of youth competition and what that means for the next generation of athletes.🏋️ The programming debate: Has ACC’s programming gotten stale, and what can be done to keep the event fresh, challenging, and exciting?🎤 The future of ACC: An open conversation about change, community expectations, and the direction of the event.This isn’t about blindly defending an event or tearing it down. It’s about asking questions, hearing perspectives, and having the conversations that matter to the functional fitness community.What do YOU think about the new Atlantic Coast Classic dates and the move to stay in Daytona Beach? Drop your thoughts in the comments.If you enjoy CrossFit, functional fitness, behind-the-scenes conversations, and a little chaos along the way, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and join the conversation.🎙️ WEX APPEAL PODCASTBarbells, Beats & Buffoonery.#AtlanticCoastClassic #WorldFitnessProject #WexAppealPodcast #CrossFit #FunctionalFitness

Dani Means - Better known as "Voltage" from the reboot of American Gladiators - joins the Wex Appeal Podcast for a high-energy, no-BS conversation about what it really takes to step into the arena.

⚡The journey from elite athlete to Gladiator

⚡The physical & mental demands behind the scenes

⚡What people DON'T see on TV

⚡Her background in Rugby, CrossFit, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding

⚡Her mindset, training and what drives herThis isn't just about TV - it's about discipline, identity and pushing past limits.

If you're into fitness, competition, or just love stories about people doing uncommon things at a high level, this one hits.

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Katelin van Zyl joins the Wex Appeal Podcast to talk BTS Physical: Asia, training, mindset and what it really takes to compete at the highest level.

We get into mental toughness, handling pressure, staying consistent when motivation is gone, and the lessons learned through setbacks and growth.

If you train, compete, or want to sharpen your mindset - this episode will hit home.

In this episode:

• Training vs Motivation
• What it was like competing on Physical:Asia on Netflix
• Mental toughness under pressure
• Dealing with injury and setbacks
• Competing as a Mom

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In this exclusive episode of the Wex Appeal podcast, Wex sits down with the legendary Dana Carvey—comedian, actor, and Saturday Night Live icon—for an unforgettable deep dive into his career, creative process, and stories from behind the scenes. From classic impressions (yes, Garth and Church Lady make an appearance!) to candid reflections on comedy, fame, and music, Dana brings humor, heart, and wisdom to the mic.

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Danielle Brandon is an ICON in the sport of fitness. So what is more iconic than having a podcast interview on a Pirate Ship? DB talks why she skipped Mayhem, what job she would have if not in fitness, CrossFit Games and WFP. You don't want to miss what she has to say.

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Carlos Bown is one of the best in the content creation game today. He is the Media Director for Pensacola Beach Brawl and is well known for his work in the Functional Fitness landscape. We talk about putting together a great team, how to make your own mark in the industry and what pushed him to pursue his career.

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Jason Grubb is the 5x CrossFit Games Masters Champion and the winningest athlete in CrossFit Masters Games history. We had an amazing conversation about training as a Masters Athlete and how Bolder Athlete started. Not only is he winning every time he steps on the floor but now he is bringing those strategies to over 500+ athletes through his training program. Definitely a great chat.

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Claire Bays wears many hats. MC, Podcast Host, Personal Trainer and is a vibe. She is just a ball of positive energy and came by the Blackout Barbell Tent in between events to chat about life in Texas, Pro Wrestling and her new status of Fiance. We had a short chat before she headed back out onto the event floor to MC for Pensacola Beach Brawl.

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Alli Shiver (aka. @alli_loves_lifting86) is a hilarious content creator, CrossFit Coach and social media guru. She stopped by the Blackout Barbell Podcast tent to chat about Beach Brawl and how Dark Humor is the best kind of humor. We had "Tiny Hands" High Fives, a ton of laughs and buffoonery ensued.

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Hattie Kanyo broke onto the seen last year as a Rookie at the CrossFit Games. Now she is looking towards a second return to the Games as well as throwing her hat in the ring for the World Fitness Project. She talks about what her season is going to look like, her favorite music choices in the gym and how she keeps loose making funny videos with her friends.

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