Get With The Programming

The CrossFit Journal | The Pull-Up Feb 16, 2025

"How can a movement of such enormous import stir such little interest? It doesn’t make sense that the pull-up doesn’t inspire the same discussion, analysis, and overall attention that so many other movements do like the bench press and squat." - Greg Glassman

Why the 2025 CrossFit Games Open programming will need to change Feb 13, 2025

The 2025 CrossFit Games season has changed and CrossFit is now sending 1% of all athletes around the World to Semifinals both "online" and "in person" for the first time since 2018. Bill and Chase sit down with John Young and discuss why the programming must change to accommodate the huge task ahead to finding the fittest field for the 2025 CrossFit Games Semifinals.

Analyzing the Programming | 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami Jan 30, 2025

2025 TYR Wodapalooza moved locations for the first time in 12 years from Bayfront Park to Miami, Beach. One of the biggest question coming in this year was could they keep the WZA Magic alive? What we got in return was the most dramatic finishes in TYR Wodapalooza history for every single elite division across the board. Was the new venue, the athletes, the programming? Bill and Chase sit and discuss all of these while they analyze the programming of TYR Wodapalooza Miami!

BREAKING NEWS from the boys | TYR WZA Event Preview Show Jan 21, 2025

Chase and Bill and some breaking news for the Podcast and they preview ALL of the events for both Team and Indi for the 2025 TYR Wodapalooza Miami!

Adrian Bozman talks all about the CrossFit Games "Community Cup" Jan 17, 2025

Adrian Bozman joins the show LIVE and gives us all we need to know about the 2025 CrossFit Games "Community Cup"

CrossFit Games Rulebook Show | What's NEW for 2025? Jan 16, 2025

Bill and Chase sit down and walk through everything NEW about the 2025 CrossFit Games Rulebook.

The CrossFit Journal | "How FIT are you?" Jan 11, 2025

"We’ve long desired to offer a fitness competition consistent with our fitness model (See CrossFit Journal October 2002, “What is Fitness?”) and have found the task fraught with difficulties." - Greg Glassman

Top 4 BOLD predictions for the 2025 CrossFit Games Season Jan 07, 2025

The 2025 CrossFit Games season is around the corner as we are less than 6 weeks away from the 2025 CrossFit Games Open. Chase, Bill and the hot take king himself, John Young, sit down and give their Top 4 BOLD predictions for the 2025 CrossFit Games Season.

Why the CrossFit Games does NOT need to be a "professional sport" Dec 24, 2024

The CrossFit Games is the ultimate proving grounds to find the "Fittest on Earth"

Yet, for the last several years all we have been hearing is "We need to professionalize the sport" from athletes to agent and everyone in between on the Elite side of the room.

Here's the thing... they are RIGHT... but also WRONG.

Yes, the maybe the "Elites" do need something more professional for them to making a living and "chase the dream" of being an pro athlete BUT that doesn't have to be the CrossFit Games.

P-Scoring the 2008 CrossFit Games Dec 20, 2024

Ever hear of P-Score?! If you have been around Tyler Watkins of the Barbell Spin and Heat 1 App for more than 5 mins, you definitely have. The CrossFit Games have evolved every year since 2007 but it seems that the scoring system has been one of the pain points of the quest in find "The Fittest on Earth". This is where Tyler Watkins and P-Score comes in. This new series we will go back and "P-Score the CrossFit Games" from 2007 to 2024 and see what the change could have been at the end of the weekend to see if we really did find "The Fittest on Earth"

Analyzing the Programming | 2024 Legends Championship Dec 18, 2024

The Legends Masters Championship just went down this weekend off the heels of them taking on the Masters CrossFit Games in September. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of the 2024 Legends Championship.

Reprogramming the 2024 Dubai Fitness Championship Dec 16, 2024

You hear all the reasons of why things happened the way they happened after every competition we analyze: "Lack of equipment" "Scheduling constraints" " last minutes changes for issues out of our control"....

We get it... we have been there behind the scenes from to local comp to the CrossFit Games and everywhere in between. Even with all the things that can "limit" the programming there is always a way to make it balanced, watchable and creative.

"P-Scoring" the 2007 CrossFit Games Dec 14, 2024

Ever hear of P-Score?! If you have been around Tyler Watkins of the Barbell Spin and Heat 1 App for more than 5 mins, you definitely have. The CrossFit Games have evolved every year since 2007 but it seems that the scoring system has been one of the pain points of the quest in find "The Fittest on Earth". This is where Tyler Watkins and P-Score comes in. This new series we will go back and "P-Score the CrossFit Games" from 2007 to 2024 and see what the change could have been at the end of the weekend to see if we really did find "The Fittest on Earth"

Analyzing the Programming | 2024 Dubai Fitness Championship Dec 12, 2024

This was said on the broadcast... "How do you like the random events we do" at Dubai? We will dig into how RANDOM and VARIED are not the same thing and why that can be a major problem when programming anything from a group class to an elite level competition.

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | Mock 2025 CrossFit Games Qualifying System Dec 07, 2024

Chase enlists the help and big brains of Barclay Dale to show a "proof of concept" to his 2025 CrossFit Games Season predictions with special guest John Young.

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A 2025 CrossFit Games Season "Pipe Dream" Dec 05, 2024

Chase has a theory about the 2025 CrossFit Games Season where the "Strength of Field" and "D'hondt Method" can still be in play for the Online Semifinals portion of the season next year.

Chase gets CANCELLED.... again?! Dec 03, 2024

People are awesome. The cancel mob is back! Let's have some fun with it.

Breaking down the 2025 CrossFit Games Season announcements Nov 27, 2024

Chase and Bill sit down and finally share their thoughts on the 2025 CrossFit Games season announcements.

Why Regionals created the "good ole days" of CrossFit w/ Tyler Watkins Nov 19, 2024

Is the phrase "CrossFit Community" a buzzword yet? In the midst of all the rumors centering around the next CrossFit Games season combined with the current state of the CrossFit Community; Tyler Watkins joins the show and the boys sit down and look back on when the community was at it's strongest and why.

Reprogramming the Rogue Invitationals with J.R. Howell and John Young Nov 18, 2024

2024 Rogue Invitational may have looked familiar... J.R. Howell and John Young join the show as they all sit down and reprogram the 2024 Rogue Invitational to spice it up on paper and more fun to watch.

Analyzing the Rogue Invitational programming with John Young Nov 14, 2024

John young joins the show with Chase and Bill as they siit down and analyzing (the familiar) programming of the 2024 Rogue Invitational.

Recapping the Rogue Invitational | Top 10 Questions Nov 12, 2024

The 2024 Rogue Invitational has come and gone, we have a repeat champion in Tia Toomey and a first time ROGUE champions with Jeff Adler. Chase and Bill sit down and recap everything about the 2024 Rogue Invitational and what the future of the competition can look like going forward.

Previewing the Programming | 2024 Rogue Invitational Nov 07, 2024

Chase and Bill sit down and through the programming of the 2024 Rogue Invitational and make their best predictions of the unknown event and finale.

Competing in CrossFit | Stop trying to win every event! Oct 31, 2024

Is your name Rich Froning, Mat Fraser or Tia Toomey? No? Then listen up! Chase and Bill sit down and talk about how most athletes should be approaching CrossFit competitions and it starts with "Stop trying to win every event"!

Analyzing the 2024 Crash Crucible Programming with J.R. Howell Oct 21, 2024

The 5th edition of the Crash Crucible has come and gone with Brittney Weiss and Colten Mertens standing victorious over all competitors. Chase and Bill sit down with the man behind the event, J.R. Howell, and talk all about the programming and how it shook out at the end of the weekend.

Why your CrossFit affiliate sucks | Your Systems Oct 17, 2024

On this episode of "Why your CrossFit Affiliate Sucks" we focus on affiliate owners' "Systems". Special guest Matt Souza, 10+ year affiliate owners (CrossFit Livermore) and Co-Host/Producer of the Sevan Podcast, joins the show!

Previewing the 2024 Crash Crucible Oct 10, 2024

The Crash Crucible is quickly becoming one of the most premier off season CrossFit events in the United States. Programmed and Directed by J.R. Howell, owner of CrossFit Crash, J.R.'s quality programming, creative live stream coverage with the Sevan Podcast and professionalism has drawn some of the best athletes in the space to compete at Crash. Chase and Bill sit down and preview the programming and competitors of the 2024 Crash Crucible.

Why your CrossFit Affiliate Sucks | Your Equipment Oct 07, 2024

We are starting a NEW SERIES called "Why your CrossFit affiliate sucks." Special Guest and affiliate owner Seth Page, from Jump Ship Training, joins the show and we talk about your affiliate sucks because of your equipment.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.10 | Dallin Pepper vs. Adam Neiffer vs. Caroline Lambray Sep 30, 2024

The "Fittest Game Show on Earth" is returns as Dallin Pepper looks to defend his title against Adam Neiffer and Caroline Lambray.

Reformatting the FUTURE of the TYR Cup with John Young Sep 26, 2024

The inaugural TYR Cup has come and gone for Wodapalooza SoCal. Today we revisit the programming and the formatting for the TYR Cup and what the future holds for this unique competition.

Previewing the Programming | 2024 TYR Cup by Wodapalooza Sep 19, 2024

It's the "All-Star Game" for the 2024 CrossFit season! The TYR CUP is going down this weekend in Huntington Beach, California as Team North America takes on Team World in the the very first team event of it's kind. Special guest Pedro, from Coffee Pods and Wods, joins the show as the gang breaks down the team format and MOST of the events these athletes will take on this weekend.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.09 | Dallin Pepper vs. Justin Cotler vs. Tudor Magda Sep 18, 2024

The "Fittest Game show on Earth" returns with CONTROVERSY as Justin Cotler defends his title against only 1 new contender. Dallin Pepper's appeal has been granted and he will be returning along with Justin Cotler as both prepare to see if Tudor Magda can make a splash on this episode of CrossFit Jeopardy.

Analyzing the Rogue Invitational "Q" programming Sep 16, 2024

CrossFit Jeopardy EP08 | Dallin Pepper vs Justin Cotler vs Sean Woodland Sep 12, 2024

The "Fittest Game Show on Earth" returns with a all new slate of contestants!

We just crowned our very first "Grand Champion" with Casey Acree last episode and now we have 3 new contestants ready to take on 'The Board'

We welcome 2024 CrossFit Games 2nd Fittest Man on Earth Dallin Pepper, Founder of Underdogs Athletics, Justin Cotler and the VOICE of the CrossFit Games, Sean Woodland.

Analyzing the 2024 NorCal Classic programming with Tyler Watkins Sep 10, 2024

The 2024 Northern California Classic went down last weekend which is run by CrossFit "OG"'s Blair Morrison and Ben Alderman. The NorCal Classic has always been promoted as a "throwback" the old days of CrossFit. Getting back into the lab and doing some of the more "outside the box training and programming" Special guest Tyler Watkins joins the show as we analyzing the programming of the 2024 Northern California Classic.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.07 | Casey Acree vs. Margaux Alvarez vs. Fluffy Duck Sep 08, 2024

WE ARE FINALLY BACK!! The "Fittest Game Show on Earth" returns and we have another opportunity to get our FIRST 'Grand Champion' as Casey Acree is looking for his 3rd straight CrossFit Jeopardy win. His challengers today are Games veteran Margaux Alvarez and the man behind "Fluffy Duck", Josh Pirtle.

Analyzing the Masters CrossFit Games programming with Jason Grubb Sep 06, 2024

The five time CrossFit Masters Games Champion, Jason Grubb, joins the show as the guys break down and analyze the programming of the 2024 CrossFit Games Masters.

How Chase programmed a week of "CrossFit Affiliate Programming" Aug 25, 2024

The secret is out, Chase programmed this weeks CrossFit Affiliate Programming. Today he will go through his process of how he landed on this week of programming from start to finish along with what was on the table and what got scrapped.

Analyzing the programming of the 2024 CrossFit Games TEAM EDITION Aug 21, 2024

Team Programming has always been a soft spot in our hearts and more often than not an avenue of frustration on how it's been programmed at the CrossFit Games for several years. Bill and Chase take a look at the team programming and give their assessment if it's trending in the right direction.

Analyzing the programming of the 2024 CrossFit Games Aug 19, 2024

The 2024 CrossFit Games have come and gone but the effect of what happened will stay with us forever well beyond what the events were this weekend. Today we attempt to take a step back and objectively look at the programming of the 2024 CrossFit Games.

2024 CrossFit Games | "Ranking the Rookies" REVISITED Aug 18, 2024

Before the 2024 CrossFit Games we sat down with John Young and "Ranked the Rookies" in 5 Tiers. Today we REVISIT our rankings and see how our predictions matched their actual performances.

Programming the CrossFit Games using ONLY past Games events Aug 05, 2024

It's games week! Today we take a journey and program a 4 Day CrossFit Games using only past games events with special guest John Young.

Programming the CrossFit Games using only "Hero Workouts" Aug 03, 2024

What would the test to find the "Fittest on Earth" look like if all you used was Hero Workouts? Bill and Chase sit down and program their own CrossFit Games using Hero workouts to pay homage to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice to create the ultimate test of fitness.

Renaming the 2021 Games Events with John Young, J.R. Howell and Pedro White Aug 02, 2024

In the 17 year history of the CrossFit Games there are several events that just elicit extra emotions and memories. Strongman's Fear... Chaos... Push Pull... Atalanta... The Capitol. Often times the NAME draws more feelings that who won it. However, in that 17 year history there was one year... only one.. where there we ZERO event names. The 2021 CrossFit were simply named.. Individual Event (blank). Not anymore. John Young, Pedro and J.R. Howell join the show as we bring NEW names to the 2021 CrossFit Games events.

Predicting the Programming | NEW Games movements and MORE with J.R. Howell Jul 29, 2024

What does it all mean?! New CrossFit Games movement. Run Swim. Farrington Field Sprint. Happy Star. J.R. Howell joins Bill and Chase as they sit down and give their predictions of what all of these could really be at the 2024 CrossFit Games.

What is the GREATEST Men's Rookie Class in CrossFit Games history? Jul 23, 2024

It's the men's turn! Which "Rookie Class" at the CrossFit Games is the greatest in the history of the sport? John Young joins the show as we highlight, argue and rank the Men's rookie classes of the CrossFit Games from 2007 and 2022.

What's the GREATEST CrossFit Games Rookie Class? | Women's Edition Jul 10, 2024

Who's the GOAT for the CrossFit Games? Rich vs Mat vs Tia?

We have heard that debate for years, so we decided to start another one. Which "Rookie Class" at the CrossFit Games is the greatest in the history of the sport?

John Young joins the show as we highlight, argue and rank the Women's rookie classes of the CrossFit Games from 2007 and 2022.

Josh and Hayley Murillo talk all about "Bringing Haley Adams Back"! Jul 04, 2024

Just a few hours before the announcement of 23.1 last year Haley Adams went to instagram and told the world that she will pulling out of the 2023 CrossFit Games season.

After 4 consecutive individual Top 10 finishes, the CrossFit Games were going to be without Haley Adams and we wondered if we could ever see her compete again.

This year... not only is Haley Adams back to competing but she is BACK at the 2024 CrossFit Games and looks better than ever physically, mentally and emotionally.

Joshua and Haley Murillo joins the show and walk us through how they went about rebuilding Haley Adams.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.06 | Casey Acree .vs Jason CF Media vs. Tyler Watkins Jun 28, 2024

The "Fittest Gameshow on Earth" returns!

We have ONE new champion and TWO new challengers ready to battle it out on the Jeopardy board for ultimate CrossFit dominance.

Casey Acree, the man with as many arms as he has Jeopardy wins, looks to be the second back to back champion but standing in his way is a man who has no last name, Jason CF Media and the CEO of the Heat 1 App, Tyler Watkins!

Ranking the Rookies | 2024 CrossFit Games w/ John Young Jun 27, 2024

The "greatest CrossFit Games analyst" in the space, John Young, joins show as we rank ALL of the 2024 CrossFit Games rookie athletes this year as we inch closer and closer to Fort Worth, Texas.

Most overused and cliche broadcast phrases at the CrossFit Games Jun 25, 2024

We have heard them all before... too much. The cliche CrossFit Broadcast phrase. Shoot, we have said them ourselves! Special guest Sevan Matossian joins the show as the guys go through their all time most cliche phrases used on a CrossFit Games Broadcast.

Top 4 things we want programmed at The CrossFit Games w/ J.R. Howell Jun 22, 2024

One of our fan favorite segments "Mount Rush-Moments" RETURNS along with J.R. Howell as we give out Top 4 things we want to see programmed at the 2024 CrossFit Games!

Introducing the NEW CrossFit Medical Society Jun 19, 2024

The CFMS is focused on educating healthcare professionals about the efficacy of CrossFit in reducing chronic disease and improving overall health.

We are proud of welcome CFMS founders Dr. Tom McCoy and Jenn Pishko to talk everything you need to know about this new and ground breaking movement coming to the CrossFit community.

How athletes should prep for the 2024 CrossFit Games Jun 17, 2024

The 18th CrossFit Games is fast approaching this August in Fort Worth, Texas yet for the FIRST TIME in the history of the Games the majority of the events will be held inside.

Bill and Chase have been behind the scenes of the CrossFit Games since 2010 and they break down what athletes will need to do to best prep for the 2024 CrossFit Games.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.05 | Casey Acree vs. Pedro vs. Ellia Miller Jun 13, 2024

The "Fittest Gameshow on Earth" returns and we have our first BACK to BACK champion!

Ellia Miller returns as our first contest looking to claim thae elusive title of "Grand Champion" as she goes for three wins in a row.

Before that happens though, we have two new challengers ready to battle it out on the Jeopardy board with her.

First, the man behind Fake News, Drunken Interns and Coffee Pods and Wods, Pedro White. The second would say he could beat you at CrossFit with one hand tied behind his back and he would be right, Casey Acree.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.04 | Ellia Miller vs. Matt Souza vs. Seth Page Jun 10, 2024

The "Fittest Gameshow on Earth" returns and we have a new returning champion.

Ellia Miller looks to defend her title against two new challengers: "Captain Jump Ship" Seth Page and "The voice for CrossFit Affiliates" Matt Souza.

Analyzing the programming of Semifinals with Taylor Self Jun 06, 2024

We previewed the programming but after 3 weeks we finally get to analyze the programming. Taylor Self joins the show today as the guys sit down and see if their initial assessment of the programming still holds true after 3 weeks and hundreds of athletes putting the programming to the test.

Week 3 CrossFit Semifinals Recap Jun 03, 2024

The final week of Semifinals is over and we might have saved the best for last.

Bill and Chase sit down and recap all the action from Heart Warming and Heart Breaking moments from the weekend.

Week 1 CrossFit Semifinals Recap May 23, 2024

Today we talk all things Week 1 Semifinals.

The wild finishes in Europe, the Mario Kart run course in Asia and all the big stories and amazing moments that took place week 1 of the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals.

Analyzing the 2024 Age Group Semis with J.R. Howell and John Young May 15, 2024

Is 4 events enough to send the top age grouper athletes to the 2024 CrossFit Games? Are the semifinal events just a retread of the Quarterfinals events?

Chase and Bill sit down with John Young and JR Howell to take a deep dive into the 2024 Age Group programming beyond just what the events are on paper.

The Fittest Experience | Jeremy Thiel and Brice Collier May 13, 2024

There are OG's then there are OOOO GGGGG's and that is what we have on the show today will Jeremy Thiel and Brice Collier who own two of the largest power house affiliates in the world with CrossFit Central and Koda CrossFit.

CrossFit vs. GWTP | Who's "Strength of Field" System is better? May 11, 2024

Just when you thought The Open and Quarterfinals couldn't matter MORE in our GWTP "Strength of Field System" here comes the great CrossFit Quarterfinals Purge and NEW semifinals "strength of field" system from CrossFit!

We will run the numbers with the help of Known and Knowable's Mike Halpin and see what effect the video review system has had on our Top 100 and allocated CrossFit Games qualifying spots and finally compare head to head, our GWTP System vs. CrossFit's.

Who's system is better? Watch and determine for yourself.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.03 | Keith Knapp vs. Hiller vs. Ellia Miller May 10, 2024

The "Fittest Gameshow on Earth" returns and we have a new returning champion.

Keith Knapp looks to defend his title against two new challengers: "the all knowing" Ellie Miller and "The Batman" himself, Andrew Hiller.

Review the 2024 Age Group Semifinals with JR Howell, John Young and Seth Page May 09, 2024

The 2024 CrossFit Semifinal events for Age Group divisions have just dropped.

Special guests J.R. Howell, Seth Page and John Young join the show as we give our first reactions and opinions on the programming.

Talking TEAM Semifinal programming with Adrian Conway May 06, 2024

In the wake of "The Leak" and then mass pivot of releasing the Individual events early the team events seem to have got lost in the shuffle!

But the North Remembers.. and so do we.

3 time CrossFit Games "Affiliate Cup" Champion, Adrian Conway, joins the show to break down ALL the events for the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals.

Review and Reaction of the 2024 CrossFit Semifinal Events May 03, 2024

You know the old saying... better EARLY than never... wait, that's not right is it?

Doesn't matter! John Young and JR Howell join the show and we are ready to REVIEW and REACT to 2024 CrossFit Semifinal Events.

Analyzing the Programming | 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals May 01, 2024

Can you qualify the RIGHT 40 athletes to Semifinals in just 4 events?

That was the question the CrossFit community had about the programming going into this Quarterfinals.

Chase and Bill break down the programming and determine if it accomplished the goal of being accessible to the Top 25% from The Open yet filtering the fittest 40 men and women to Semifinals.

CrossFit Quarterfinals Reaping | We saw this coming Apr 29, 2024

Is anyone surprised?

We are not.

Chase and Bill sit down to discuss all the online video drama and why this is no shock to them what so ever that this is all happening the way it is.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.02 | John Young vs. Keith Knapp vs. Chad Schroeder Apr 26, 2024

The "Fittest Games Show on Earth" is BACK!

This week, John Young attempts to defend his title from the previous show against owner of CrossFit Fairfield, Keith Knapp and the ORIGINAL stats supreme being known at Chad Schroeder.

These three contestants will be battle it out for supreme CrossFit knowledge and dominance across 5 'varied' categories.

So get your thinking caps on, turn your phones off, put your L1 manual away and get a pen and paper out, it's time to play... CrossFit Jeopardy!

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | Final Strength of Field + CrossFit Games Spots Apr 24, 2024

It's finally here... the end of the GWTP qualifying stage to determine the FINAL Strength of Field for Semifinals and what semifinals are getting the extra CrossFit Games qualifying spots.

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | Quarterfinals Midway Update Apr 22, 2024

We have reached the end of the first submission window for the 2024 Individual Quarterfinals.

We take a look at the new GWTP Strength of Field as it stands with the Open and half of the Individual events submitted to see what is on the line for the final change for semifinals to earn extra CrossFit Games Qualifying spots.

We then look at "Who's in? Who's out?" for the Top 40 in each of the 7 semifinal regions for both men and women. Finally we review what events are left to complete and make predictions on what athletes and regions are best suited to make a move.

2024 Quarterfinals Event Reactions and Strategy Apr 18, 2024

The 2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals Individual Events are here!

We sit down and break down all the events and how we believe each Semifinal Region will perform on them to see try and predict what changes we may see during each submission stage of Quarterfinals.

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | 2024 Quarterfinals Preview Show Apr 15, 2024

The Open is over and now it's time for Quarterfinals but even MORE exciting for the GWTP Strength of Field System... TEAM Quarterfinals are also over.

Chase and Bill recap the current GWTP Strength of Field after the 2024 Open and 2024 Team Quarterfinals heading into Indi Quarterfinals.

After that we take a look at the current Top 40 athletes of "Who's in? Who's out?" for each Semifinals as it stands after the 2024 CrossFit Open.

CrossFit Jeopardy EP.01 | Bill Grundler vs. John Young vs. Taylor Self Apr 14, 2024

Welcome to the "Fittest Games Show on Earth" and the very FIRST of it's kind, CrossFit Jeopardy.

Three contestants will be battle it out for supreme CrossFit knowledge and dominance across 5 'varied' categories.

This week, John Young, Bill Grundler and Taylor Self will match wits and see who will take the title of, CrossFit Jeopardy Champion.

So get your thinking caps on, turn your phones off, put your L1 manual away and get a pen and paper out, it's time to play... CrossFit Jeopardy!

Predicting the Programming | The 2024 CrossFit Individual Quarterfinals Apr 12, 2024

We have seen the team programming.

We have shown you what the programming COULD have looked like from years past.

Chase and Bill FINALLY give their predictions for the 2024 Individual CrossFit Quarterfinals.

There, fixed it! Online judging for The Open and Quarterfinals Apr 10, 2024

Small Team? No problem. We figured it out!

The feedback from our GWTP Strength of Field system, though MUCH more accurate, engaging and flat out better, it would be very difficult to manager the quality of scores during The Open.

Fear not, difficulty does not dissuade us and Chase has found a solution to not only make the GWTP Strength of Field system a reality but it's even more simpler than you would imagine. Listen and find out.

Reprogramming ALL the past Indi CrossFit Quarterfinals Events Apr 09, 2024

Team Quarterfinals are wrapping up and Individual Quarterfinals are just around the corner.

With 25% of the athletes from the Open advancing to this years Quarterfinals we have been told that the programming will be adjusted from years past along with there only being 4 total events.

Chase and Bill take these parameters and reprogram all past Quarterfinals events to show what the programming could potentially look like for 2024.

Review and Reaction of the 2024 Team Quarterfinals Workouts Apr 04, 2024

The Team events have been released!

Chase reviews the team events of years past and how they compare to this years programming.

John Young joins the show and Chase tries to walk him back from the ledge about this initial reaction to the programming.

King for a Day | The Golden Barbell Competition Apr 02, 2024

The CrossFit Games added a new "flair" to the CrossFit Open announcements this year and gave the winner of each head to head match up got a "golden" barbell from Rogue Fitness.

Chase and Bill sit back and revisit this concept and create a concept that they believe would bring even more excitement and buy in from athletes and fans alike.

There, fixed it!

2024 CrossFit Quarterfinals | The most important programmed event ever Mar 29, 2024

This year's CrossFit Quarterfinals programming will be the most important and scrutinized programming in the history of the CrossFit Games.

Why, you ask? Two main reasons.

First, the CrossFit Games has not only cut the number of semifinals in half for both Europe and North America from 2022 but they have now cut the numbers of qualifying spots from 60 down to 40 men and women per semifinal.

That is the lowest number of qualifying spots for the most competitive regions in the history of the sport. Which means, your programming but truly find the fittest field of athletes to advance to Semifinals.

That means testing strength, high skilled gymnastics, long aerobic endurance, work capacity and everything in between to filter the field.

Which brings us to reason number two, you have more than doubled the number of athletes in this years quarterfinals and have water down the field more than it's ever been.

So how do you do both? We give you the answer.

King for a Day | Remaking the CrossFit Open Announcements Mar 27, 2024

Let's play, "King for a Day", one of our favorite games.

Chase and Bill sit back and REVAMP the 2024 CrossFit Open Announcements: Who should have announced them, where they should have been and HOW it could have all been so much more fun if they did it this way...

There, fixed it.

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | 2024 CrossFit Open Recap Mar 21, 2024

The 2024 CrossFit Games Open is done and dusted.

We recap all the things about The Open and finally take a look at what the new Semifinals Strength of Field is and designate the number of spots to the Games from each Semifinal based off the 2024 CrossFit Games Open leaderboard.

Finally we look at what the difference of Strength of Field and Games spots would be between the GWTP System and CrossFit Games.

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Analyzing the Programming | 2024 CrossFit Games Open Mar 20, 2024

The 2024 CrossFit Games Open is over but the analysis of the programming starts NOW.

Bill and Chase break down all you need to know about the programming of the 2024 CrossFit Games Open

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CrossFit Games Open 24.3 Recap Show Mar 18, 2024

"Boy that really escalated, I mean that really got out of hand" - Ron Burgundy

Chase and Bill sit down and recap their personal experience with 24.3.

Did Chase get rhabdo again? Is Bill STILL not doing the Masters 55+ weights and skills?

Listen and find out!

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | Open Week 2 Review + Week 3 Preview Mar 13, 2024

2 down and one week to go for the 2024 CrossFit Games Open!

We recap all the things about 24.2 and take a look at the what the current Top 100 is after Week 2, what Semifinals Strength of Field is and designate the number of spots to the Games from each Semifinal.

After that, we look at what the new Dave Castro open hint is, what the programming looks like for the week on .com and CAP leading into the 24.3 Open Announcement.

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CrossFit Games Open 24.2 Recap Show Mar 11, 2024

We are back again for another CrossFit Games Open workout recap. Did Chase die? Is Bill still revolting against the Masters 55+ programming? Listen and find out.

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | Open Week 1 Review and Week 2 Preview Mar 06, 2024

Week 1 of the 2024 Open is in the books as Chase and Bill debut their system Top 100 athlete ranking, Strength of Field system and CrossFit Games spot allocation.

Pete White from Coffee Pods and Wods and John Young join us to help recap all the things about 24.1 and take a look at the what the current Top 100 is after Week 1, what Semifinals Strength of Field is and designate the number of spots to the Games from each Semifinal.

After that, we look at what the new Dave Castro open hint is, what the programming looks like for the week on .com and CAP leading into the 24.2 Open Announcement.

CrossFit Open Workout 24.1 Recap Show Mar 04, 2024

Chase and Bill sit down and recap their personal experiences with CrossFit Games Open Workout 24.1

INSIDE THE LEADERBOARD | 24.1 CrossFit Open Preview Show Feb 28, 2024

It is finally here, the debut of "Inside the Leaderboard" show!

Chase and Bill breakdown their system for a more engaging and Top 100 athlete ranking, Strength of Field system and CrossFit Games spot allocation. We look at the what the current Top 100 is after the 2023 CrossFit Games and what Semifinals get a certain number of spots to the Games. After that, we look at what the new Dave Castro open hint is, what the programming looks like for the week on .com and CAP leading into the 24.1 Open Announcement

Who wins the 2024 CrossFit Games - Pat, Justin, Jeff, Ricky or Roman? Feb 27, 2024

The GWTP Game Show is BACK for another round and this time it's the men's turn! Welcome to "The 5 Horsemen" where we discuss who will win the 2024 CrossFit Games between Ricky Garard, Roman Khrennikov, Jeff Adler, Justin Medeiros and Pat Vellner. CrossFit Games analysts, Bill Grundler, Jeremy Austin, Tyler Watkins and John Young join the show to play the game and determine what male athlete will win the 2024 CrossFit Games.

PREVIEW of our NEW CrossFit Show "Inside the Leaderboard" Feb 21, 2024

Welcome to "Inside the Leaderboard" the show were we break down every week of The Open and Quarterfinals for the 2024 CrossFit Games Season. This episode we PREVIEW what is to come over the course of the next several weeks and all you can look forward to if you are a fan of the CrossFit Games.

Chase and Bill LIVE program the 2024 CrossFit Open Feb 20, 2024

You've been asking for it and we are ready to deliver! Chase and Bill sit down and program the 2024 CrossFit Games Open LIVE on the air in real time. See how they work their magic one event at a time.

Tia vs. Laura | Who will win the 2024 CrossFit Games? Feb 17, 2024

Wanna play a game?

The 2024 CrossFit Games Season is just around the corner and without a doubt the biggest story all off season for the women has been and will continue to be "Who will win the 2024 CrossFit Games?"

More specifically ... Who will win between 6 x CrossFit Games Champion Tia Toomey or the reigning and defending CrossFit Games Champion Laura Horvath?

What is different this year than other years? For the first time in the history of The CrossFit Games 95% of all the Events will be inside.

Put your leaderboards away, get your pencils out we have a GAME TO PLAY... can you remember who won the head to head match up versus Tia and Laura over 3 years of the CrossFit Games?

We have a panel of the top CrossFit Games analysts Bill Grundler, Taylor Self, Tyler Watkins, John Young and the ghost of JR Howell on the show to tell you who it will be, and why.

Mal is out, Hiller strikes out, CrossFit Journal Article "A better warm up" Feb 15, 2024

The news exploded while lives on air.

We talk a swing a miss from Hiller, Mal annouces she's out for another season and what a better warm up really is in CrossFit.

Written by Greg Glassman, Published April 2003

"In commercial gyms everywhere, warming up constitutes little more than spending fifteen or twenty minutes on a bike, treadmill, or stair climber. While better than nothing, this approach to warming up is largely a waste of time in that it will not improve flexibility, does not involve the whole body or major functional movements, misses an ideal opportunity for reinforcing and practicing some critical exercises, and poorly prepares an athlete for rigorous athletic training." - Greg Glassman

The potential future of the CrossFit Games "Service Open" Feb 14, 2024

The "Service Open" is back! But what is it, why do we have it and where could the future of this competition go? The history of CrossFit and and it's training methodology is rooted deep within our First Responders and Military communities. It was CrossFit that first recognized that these individuals' success in the line of duty and field of war could hinge on their general physical preparedness and potentially be the difference between life and death for themselves and/or others. The "Service Open" is a competitive, tip of the cap, if you will to these brave men and women... but what more could it become?

The CrossFit Journal | Police Training Feb 08, 2024

Written by Greg Glassman, Published March 2003 "It is CrossFit’s contention that cops and soldiers are professional athletes. In fact, we argue that the physical preparedness required of military combat - and by extension law enforcement - matches and regularly surpasses that required of Olympic athletes." - Greg Glassman

The CrossFit Journal | The Push Up Feb 02, 2024

Written by Greg Glassman, Published March 2003

"The push-up, long a favorite among junior high school P.E. teachers and Marine Corps drill instructors, is for many, more closely associated with punishment than anything else. Though common to group exercise programs, its use in serious strength and conditioning regimens is infrequent." - Greg Glassman

Top 4 Programmed CrossFit Games OPEN Events Jan 31, 2024

The 2024 CrossFit Games Open is just around the corner! On this episode of "Mount Rush Moments" Bill and Chase sit down and give their TOP 4 Open Events over the last 13 years.

The CrossFit Journal | Seniors and Kids Jan 26, 2024

Written by Greg Glassman, Published 2003

"Our kids and our seniors squat, deadlift, push-press, push-jerk, clean and jerk, snatch, pull-up, dip, push-up, bench press, back/hip extend, sit-up, and rope climb. Less weight, fewer reps, more rest, whatever is required to allow exposure to the movements at a challenging but tolerable and intensity is all that is needed to accommodate most special needs."

Programming contingency workouts for CrossFit Events and Affiliate Classes Jan 25, 2024

We have seen it happen 3 times in the less than 2 years with major events in the CrossFit space. 2022 CrossFit Games, 2023 Rogue Invitational and the 2024 TYR Wodapalooza ALL had a either a massive event change or multiple event changes due to the weather. The question isn't should we move everything indoors... the questions is "How do we program contingency plans to best match the stimulus and movement patterns of the original Event?" Bill and Chase go down the rabbit hole and discuss what to think about, how to preserve and what is okay to change when it comes to changing programming due to weather.

Analyzing the 2024 TYR Wodapalooza Team Programming Jan 19, 2024

Wodapalooza's team format is one of the best in all of CrossFit and second place is a distant second place. Filled with perennial games individual athletes and fan favorite banding together in Teams of 3, it is truly one of the most fun and popular competitions for fans and athletes alike. But, along with that excitement comes massive expectations and must be matched with good and exciting programming. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the 2024 TYR Wodpalooza Team Programming.

Analyzing the TYR Wodapalooza Indi Programming w/ Dylan Malitsky Jan 18, 2024

Rain or shine, the show must go on.

TYR Wodapalooza is the biggest spectacle in the CrossFit space outside of the CrossFit Games. From the Miami Beach vibes, club like atmosphere on the competition floor and to some of the most iconic competition venues you will ever see or compete at.

TYR Wodapalooza, is a destination event. This year there were it's challenges trying to solve the past years seating issues that's and fighting mother nature herself but that is not all that took place that weekend.

Loud and Live's VP of Sports and Entertainment, Dylan Malitsky, joins the show to talk all things TYR Wodapalooza.

BORING! We fixed the CrossFit Games Team Competition. Jan 05, 2024

The Affiliate Cup isn't what it once was and let's be honest, it never will be again. "Super Teams" have taken over the team competition, the Rich Froning Dynasty is dead, and the excitement of the team competition hasn't been the same since 2017. So what do we do? Well, we do what we do best. WE FIX IT! Chase and Bill sit down and map out an entirely new team competition system to now only bring back the fans of the Teams but the excitement of a TRUE team competition.

IN house vs. OUT sourced | The Great Affiliate Programming Debate Dec 29, 2023

It's been a debate that has been going on since CrossFit Affiliates stopped programming for themselves and started outsourcing their programming. The questions is, what is better? And why? The GREAT debate with Bill and Chase will be: Is doing your own programming or giving the responsibility out to someone else the best for your affiliate?

Behind the .COM Programming with Michele Letendre Dec 21, 2023

General Manager of CrossFit Dave Castro has kicked off a new series of guest programmers for the Workout of the Day on CrossFit.com. CrossFit has published a Workout of the Day every day since 2001. It has evolved to include scaling options and intended stimulus and is designed to be accessible to everyone — the new CrossFit athlete, the seasoned veteran, and anyone in between.

This latest guest for .com's programming is Michele Letendre.

Letendre is a six-time CrossFit Games veteran, former CrossFit Seminar Staff member, and founder and head coach at Deka CrossFit in Blainville, Quebec. In 2016, when Letendre retired from a career competing at the CrossFit Games, she knew she wanted to build something that would reflect her experience as an athlete, long-time coach, and Seminar Staff member.

She put her experience to use and founded Deka Comp, where she’s gone on to program and coach elite athletes, including 2023 Rogue Invitational champion and five-time Games podium finisher Pat Vellner.

Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming along side guest programmer Michele Letendre and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Dubai Fitness Championship Dec 14, 2023

It's huge prize purses, stacked athlete fields and one of a kind Event venues and environment from running the Burj Khalifa to the swimming in the ocean next to the worlds only 6 star hotel. Outside of money, athletes and venues the Programming has been a major in the character in the story that is the DFC. The big programming question with Dubai is along with all of this extravagance, there is a power struggle between what they COULD do versus what the SHOULD do. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of the 2023 Dubai Fitness Championship.

The greatest episode we've ever done | 2023 Inside the Leaderboard Show Dec 12, 2023

A few weeks ago Chase unveiled his new CrossFit Games season structure to make The Open and Quarterfinals mean more to the athletes and fans alike. Chase created as system where the "Strength of Field" for Semifinals will only be determined by the athletes combined World Wide Rankings from The Open and Quarterfinals. Chase, Bill and stats specialist Mike Halpin, redesigned the entire 2023 CrossFit Games Open and Quarterfinals to show you exactly what this could look like going into this next Season.

Analyzing 2 Weeks of Dale King's .COM Programming Nov 20, 2023

For the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks.

This latest guest for .com's programming is Dale King.

Dale King is the first affiliate owner to take over .com's guest programming. King served as an Intelligence Officer supporting the 10th Special Forces Group with multiple deployments to Iraq. Upon leaving the military, he returned to his hometown of Portsmouth, Ohio, to find it overrun by depression, poverty, and the growing opioid epidemic.

King opened PSKC CrossFit in 2010 with the goal of building a stronger community by helping those in recovery find purpose and thrive. With more than 12 years of running and programming for PSKC, King has a deep understanding of the CrossFit methodology and the impact of programming for athletes of every ability level, inspiring not only improved fitness, but also a desire to push for growth in every aspect of life. As King puts it, “At some point in your life, you weren’t afraid to die.

Don’t be afraid to live right now … We all need a challenge and we all need the ability to overcome.”

Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.

There, Fixed it! | Chase figured out to make The Open matter again Nov 15, 2023

Chase has finally figured it out. He unveils his new system on how to "make The Open great again", how to make Quarterfinals worth signing up for, and how we can finally implement the "Strength of Field" calculation we have all been waiting for.

The 2024 Open is coming up before you know it. Make sure you’re stocked up on thumb tape, grips, knee sleeves and weight belts to enhance you daily workouts. Visit www.element26.co Use the code “GWTP15” for 15% OFF your next PR 🙌🏻

PROS + CONS | Top 25% from The Open advancing to the CrossFit Quarterfinals Nov 09, 2023

The "Money Grab" rant always seems to get tossed around by the CrossFit Games know it all pundits whenever potential financial changes come to the Games season. But there are FAR more deeper discussions to be had about what the increase of qualifiers from The Open means for the Quarterfinals and the CrossFit ecosystem. Bill and Chase go down the rabbit hole of the all the PROS and CONS that will come with the NEW CrossFit Games Quarterfinals format.

Knee Jerk Reaction | 2024 CrossFit Games Season Announcement Nov 08, 2023

CrossFit Games just released brand new details for their 2024 CrossFit Games season and there are A LOT of little things that may have BIG impacts on the next years competition season.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Rogue Invitational Nov 04, 2023

Another year of the Rogue Invitational has come and gone but this year may be the most memorable year ever for a variety of reasons. The race between Tia vs. Laura, Pat Vellner being Captain Never Die, Ricky Mac and Roman returning from injury but most importantly to us... the WEATHER and the PROGRAMMING. Chase and Bill sit down an analyze the programming and CHANGES in the programming of the 2023 Rogue Invitational

TOP 4 things we want to CHANGE for the 2024 CrossFit Games Season Oct 25, 2023

Mount Rush Moments is back! Bill and Chase sit down and talk about their Top 4 things they want to see next year for the 2024 CrossFit Games season.

Analyzing 2 weeks of Ben Smith's .COM programming Oct 23, 2023

For the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. This latest guest for .com's programming is Ben Smith. Ben Smith has competed in the sport of CrossFit for more than 11 years, earning the title of Fittest Man on Earth in 2015 and now coaches Laura Horvath, this year’s Fittest Woman on Earth. Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.

The 2024 Open is coming up before you know it. Make sure you’re stocked up on thumb tape, grips, knee sleeves and weight belts to enhance you daily workouts.

Visit www.element26.co Use the code “GWTP15” for 15% OFF your next PR 🙌🏻

Analyzing 2 weeks of Adrian Bozman's .COM Programming Oct 20, 2023

For the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. The first two programmers were none other than the only two gentlemen to ever program and run the CrossFit Games, that is Dave Castro and Adrian Bozman. Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.

JR Howell | Analyzing the Crash Crucible Re-Tour Programming Oct 18, 2023

The 2023 Crash Crucible just re-shaped what's possible in the off season competition landscape with their "Re-Tour" programming concept, performance scoring, and a live stream from the Sevan Podcast. The mastermind behind it all, JR Howell, joins the show to help analyze the programming of the 2023 Crash Crucible Re-Tour.

Analyzing the NEW CrossFit Games structure for Age Groups and Adaptive Oct 14, 2023

We all saw it coming, the rumors were flying and let's be honest it was the worst kept secret in CrossFit since Open Workout 22.3. Chase and Bill sit down and discuss their thoughts on the new season changes for these divisions and what their hopes are for the potential of this new format in the future.

Analyzing 2 weeks of Dave Castro's .com Programming Sep 29, 2023

For the first time since in over 20 years CrossFit.com's Programming aka ".com". is going to host 'guest programmers' every other 2 weeks. The first two programmers were none other than the only two gentlemen to ever program and run the CrossFit Games, that is Dave Castro and Adrian Bozman. Chase and Bill sit back and analyze the programming from both of them and walk through the potential patterns and processes they leaned on to create their workouts.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Wodapalooza Qualifier Sep 27, 2023

Here we go again... the ole Online Qualifier debate. What to program? What NOT to program? Who are we programming for? Who is signed up to compete? Should we care about the overall demographic? Should we care only about the Elites? All the questions. We have all the answers. Listen and Learn.

Analyzing the Madrid CrossFit Championship w/ Brian Friend Sep 16, 2023

The Madrid CrossFit Championship is back and as one of the most popular European CrossFit events there is an expectation that it needs to live up to the hype. In 2022, the programming fell completely flat because of schedule constraints along with equipment and floor plan limitations. Will this be a bounce back programming year for Madrid? Brian Friend joins the show, Listen and find out.

The Northern California Classic | Back to the "OG" feel basics Sep 13, 2023

The Northern California Classic, heard of it? We have. Some have. Most NEED to. But why? Bill Grundler just came off MCing the NorCall Classic this weekend and shares his experience and perspective of why this event was one of the most "OG" events there as been in years.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Rogue Invitational Qualifier Aug 29, 2023

The workouts have come and gone. Athletes from all over the world have tackled "The Q" in the hopes to qualify for the 2023 Rogue Invitational in Austin, Texas.

Chase and Bill had their initial thoughts and predictions about how the programming would unfold. Now that the all the scores are in, they take a a deeper dive into how the qualifier really went down.

Previewing the Programming | 2023 Rogue Invitational Qualifier Aug 25, 2023

The CrossFit Games are over but the off season is just getting started and it kicks off with one of the premiere events all year, The Rogue Invitational. With the off season around the corner we also approach "Qualifier Season" as most event require an online qualifier to compete. Bill and Chase sit down and preview the programming of The Rogue Invitational "Q" and "C" online qualifiers.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Age Group Events Aug 25, 2023

The third edition of our "Analyzing the Programming" from the 2023 CrossFit Games centers around the Age Group Division.

Bill and Chase sit down and analyzing the programming of this division where traditionally, it has always been some of their favorite top to bottom programming but is this year any different?

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Teams Aug 18, 2023

For the first time since 2017 CrossFit Mayhem did not win the CrossFit Games and since 2015 will not even make the podium at all. At the end of the week it was a 3 horse race with no other team being within 120 points of the podium.

Over the years "team work" events have been lacking at every level of the CrossFit Games season. Was this year at the CrossFit Games any different?

Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of the 2023 CrossFit Games team events.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Individuals Aug 11, 2023

Dave Castro is back, Boz is still in the driveres seat and the 2023 CrossFit Games gave us a emotional roller coaster of a weekend.

The 2023 CrossFit Games have come and gone and we have a new Male, Female and Team Champion across the board for the first time since 2015.

Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for the 2023 CrossFit Games Individuals and determine if this year's test was worthy of crowning the "Fittest on Earth"

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2022 CrossFit Games Jul 31, 2023

15 years of the CrossFit Games from 2007 to 2021 were written, tested and unveiled to the world by one man, Dave Castro. This year it was Adrian Bozman's turn to step up to the plate to deliver a test of fitness to crown The Fittest on Earth. Did it deliver?

Sean Woodland joins the show after the unofficial announcement Tia is going for 7... or she's still retired... we are not sure.

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Re-Release | Analyzing the 2021 CrossFit Games Jul 30, 2023

The 2021 CrossFit Games are over and we have a new men's champion with Justin Medeiros and a new greatest CrossFit Games athlete of all time in Tia-Clair Toomey. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to see if this years test provided enough to claim that these two are the "The Fittest on Earth"

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2020 CrossFit Games Jul 29, 2023

It was a unique year, a challenging year and a defining year for both Mat Fraser and Tia Toomey. Mat surpasses Rich Froning with his 5th consecutive CrossFit Games championship with the most dominant performance in history. Meanwhile, Tia Toomey continues to re-write her own History with her 4th consecutive win. The question is now, if the programming is to find the fittest, how do you not look to program against the Fittest to ever walk the planet? Dave Castro broke down HOW he programmed the CrossFit Games, now we sit back and analyzing its effectiveness to find the Fittest on Earth.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2019 CrossFit Games Jul 28, 2023

It's been called this the "Cardio Games", "The Running Games" or "The Greg Games".... But what about the programming?! Was this REALLY the most controversial and worst test we have ever seen? Or is everyone overreacting because of the emotional rollercoaster that was The "new" Games Season?

Bill and Chase analyze the 2019 Programming, The Cuts and The Scoring and decide if this really was the best test to find "The Fittest on Earth"

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2018 CrossFit Games Jul 27, 2023

2018 brought some of the most unique, exciting, thrilling and jaw dropping tests the CrossFit Games have ever seen. Yet, if you weren't there... you probably haven't seen it because the documentary footage has been locked away. Bill and Chase go back through all the programming and discuss how this Test was different than all the rest to find "The Fittest on Earth".

What does the CrossFit Games Venn Diagram hint mean? Jul 26, 2023

The circle... circles... is/are complete? But what do they all mean?! Bill Grundler sits down and explains it all for why this is important, why this is exciting but how it could possibly go wrong.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2017 CrossFit Games Jul 26, 2023

Goodbye Carson. Hello Madison! We have a new location to test the "Fittest on Earth" to go along with one of deepest field of athletes the CrossFit Games has ever seen. Dave Castro now has a brand new canvas to paint his programming masterpiece. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down and analyze "The Test" for 2017 CrossFit Games.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2016 CrossFit Games Jul 25, 2023

10 Years of the CrossFit Games and it feels like we are just getting started. In the spirit of that the athletes were taken back to the place where this all began and the first day of competition was held at "The Ranch" in Aromas, California. What transpired over the next 5 days is arguably one of the most extensive and full tests of Fitness to date to determine who was going to be crowned the "Fittest on Earth" in 2016.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2015 CrossFit Games w/ Dan Bailey Jul 24, 2023

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with special guest Dan Bailey and discuss this years CrossFit Games and if it truly was an appropriate test to find and claim the "The Fittest on Earth"

2015 will go down as one of the toughest and most controversial CrossFit Games of all time however it didn't all center around the programming. External factors of environment, scoring systems and injuries became a focal point towards the end of the weekend.

But did it overshadow who won?

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2014 CrossFit Games w/ Rory McKernan Jul 23, 2023

Special guest Rory McKernan joins the show and brings a his fondest memories and funniest stories to the table.

One of the most unique and challenging years of programming at the CrossFit Games also had some of the greatest drama and stories of the CrossFit Games.

3 time CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning has announced this is his final year as an individual. Along with him, some of the greatest athletes to ever grace the competition floor will also be taking the floor for the last time as individuals.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2013 CrossFit Games w/ Josh Bridges Jul 22, 2023

CrossFit Games legend Josh Bridges joins the show as we take look back at the 2013 CrossFit Games.

It keeps getting bigger, better and more unique as the tests of the CrossFit Games continue to challenge the athletes year in and year out.

2013 is heradled by many spectators and athletes alike as one of the best CrossFit Games to date. The events were fun to watch but even more so the spectacle and grandure of the CrossFit Games reach new levels like never before.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2012 CrossFit Games Jul 21, 2023

The competitive landscape has changed again.. literally. Athletes were taken off site to the now infamous military base "Camp Pendleton" for the first event of the CrossFit Games. The weekend saw a variety of movements and tests never seen tested against a bigger, broader collection of athletes. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham determine if all these events stacked up to be a true test to find the "Fittest on Earth".

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2011 CrossFit Games Jul 20, 2023

The CrossFit Games has taken yet another evolutionary leap forward in 2011. Qualifying Regional Events all over the world have been unified sending the best CrossFit Athletes to Carson. ESPN and Reebok have joined the fold bringing in a new World Wide Audience.

The spectacle that is the Sport of Fitness has changed.. but can the Programming keep up?

In 2011, the CrossFit Games Programming was the broadest and most unique collecting of tests we have ever seen up until this point. Along with a new Beach Venue there are added "skill" events to test the Fittest on Earth.

Was it the best Test to date or did we get too cute at the 2011 CrossFit Games? Listen and find out!

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 15TH, 2020

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2010 CrossFit Games (Chase got cut) Jul 19, 2023

Goodbye Aromas. Hello Carson! — The CrossFit Games have moved from “The Ranch” to a world class sports facility in Carson, California. — The Sport is growing. Athletes are coming from all over the world to compete. The question is, does the Programming take the next step as well?

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: MAY 06, 2020

How to analyze CrossFit Programming Jul 19, 2023

We have been doing this awhile, we have done this before, but it's time to bring it back. Bill and Chase sit down and share what tools, processes and resources they use to analyze the programming for CrossFit and the CrossFit Games.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2009 CrossFit Games w/ Champ Tanya Wagner Jul 18, 2023

Coming off an incomplete test for Fitness in 2008, The 2009 CrossFit Games was a giant leap forward for the Sport of CrossFit with a more world represented athlete field. — Did the 2009 Games accomplish its mission to find “The Fittest on Earth” that it didn’t in 2008? — Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with the 2009 CrossFit Games Champion Tanya Wagner and discuss how this CrossFit Games shaped the future and tested “The Fittest”.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: APRIL, 24, 2020

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2008 CrossFit Games Jul 17, 2023

The unveiling episode of our Intro music!

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down together and analyze the 2008 CrossFit Games programming.

Coming off a simple, effective and successful test to find “The Fittest” in 2007, the CrossFit Games is back for Round 2. Can the sequel measure up to the original? Or does it fall short from the pressure of expectations after the year before?

Listen and find out.

Re-Release | Analyzing the 2007 CrossFit Games Jul 16, 2023

"On a dusty ranch in Aromas, California", the birthplace and ulitmate proving grounds, athletes from all over decend to compete to be the "Fittest on Earth". The CrossFit community embarks on something never done before... and in turn changed the World of Fitness, forever.

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham discuss what parameters should be used in the "Test of Fitness" and how the very first CrossFit Games in 2007 went about accomplishing that task.

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: April 7th, 2020

What it...? The 2022 Games had the 2023 cuts? Jul 14, 2023

CrossFit Stats man, Mike Halpin, joins the show as we take a deep dive in to the 2023 cut schedule, points tables and take a look back and see if anything would have changed if it were used for the 2022 CrossFit Games. Bill and Chase also discuss how important the programming is when making cuts as well as the order of events.

Predicting the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Jul 13, 2023

The 2023 CrossFit Games are just around the corner, but what are we going to see come out of "the Hopper" come August? Dave Castro is back in charge of the CrossFit Sport, Adrian Bozman is still at the helm for programming but what does it mean for the programming with this dynamic duo now working together again for first time in 2 years. Bill and Chase sit down and give their predictions of movements and event formats we may see this year in Madison.

Top 4 "OUTSIDE THE BOX" Events we want programmed at the CrossFit Games Jul 03, 2023

Bill and Chase sit down for another "Mount Rush-Moments" episode and this time they are going "outside the box" when it comes to programming they would like to see at the CrossFit Games.

What can we ask these athletes to do? Better yet, what are they capable of? Half Ironman? Hyrox event? Wrestling? Ring Wars? Tug-O-war? Unique twist to a classic benchmark?

Top 4 things we want to bring BACK to the 2023 CrossFit Games Jun 28, 2023

Ahh Nostalgia. The one thing we love to do is to look back and say how great it once was. Bill and Chase sit down and do exactly that as they list out their TOP 4 things they would like to see come back to the 2023 Nobull CrossFit Games this year.

Dave Castro is BACK in charge of the CrossFit Games Jun 23, 2023

Chase and Bill sit down and have a roundtable open discussion about the return of Dave Castro the lead to CrossFit Sport department. What does this means for the CrossFit Games? Programming? Off season licensed events? The 2024 Season structure? The future host city of the CrossFit Games?

Reprogramming the 2023 CrossFit Semifinal Events Jun 09, 2023

There, fixed it! Bill and Chase sit down and reprogram the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals. What did they leave in, what did they take out, is it a better overall test with their events? Listen and decide for yourself.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Semifinals with Brian Friend Jun 07, 2023

It's finally here, the one you have all been waiting for the last 3 weeks. Chase and Bill sit down with CrossFit Games analyst and founder of B.Friendly Fitness, Brian Friend and they "Analyze the Programming" of the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals.

New programming details and how they effect the Semifinal Events May 24, 2023

FINALLY... all the details for the Team and Individual events are known and now we have a full understanding of what these events are going to be. Chase and Bill sit down and go through all the new details, how they change what the events were on paper and how they unfolded in person on the competition floor.

Reaction to the Mal O'Brien news and FIRST LOOK at Individual Semifinal Tests May 17, 2023

All the individual Tests have been released BUT not all of the details have and won't be until the day of for the athletes. Bill and Chase sit down to discuss each individual test, what athletes should be prepared for and if there are any details they can help fill in before Semifinals kicks off next week!

FIRST LOOK | 2023 CrossFit Semifinals Team Tests May 11, 2023

The Team Test for the 2023 CrossFit Games Semifinals are all released and needless to say on paper there is A LOT going on but how will it play out on the competition floor? Bill and Chase sit down and go through all the Team events for Semifinals.

Analyzing the Programming - 2023 Age-Group Semifinals May 04, 2023

Another 2 days test but this time 6 tests, a new scoring and a old name on top of the 35-49 Men's leaderboard. Bill and Chase sit down and "Analyze the Programming" of the 2023 CrossFit Age-Group Semifinals. How did the programming build off of what these athletes did in the The Open and Quarterfinals? Was this the right group of test to find the Top 10 for The CrossFit Games? Listen and find out.

Predicting the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Games Semifinals Apr 27, 2023

Too soon? Never! Chase and Bill sit down and try to predict what Adrian Bozman is going to cook up for the 2023 CrossFit Games Semifinals this year.

Preview and Strategy | 2023 Age-Group Semifinals Apr 25, 2023

Bill and Chase sit down to preview all of the 2023 Age-Group Semifinal events and give their best strategy tips on how to approach each test.

Analyzing the Programming | The "NOPen" with Andrew Hiller Apr 21, 2023

Andrew Hiller joins the show as we sit back and "Analyze the Programming" for his very first online competition, "The NOpen" We discuss everything from what he has learned so far from running an online competition of his own, the nuances and challenges of this "one leaderboard for all" format and everything that went into the programming for "The NOpen"

The CrossFit Journal | Theoretical Template for CrossFit Programming Apr 14, 2023

"The template is engineered to allow for a wide and constantly varied stimulus, randomized within some parameters, but still true to the aims and purposes of CrossFit as described in the “What is Fitness?” issue. Our template contains sufficient structure to formalize or define our programming objectives while not setting in stone parameters that must be left to variance if the workouts are going to meet our needs. That is our mission – to ideally blend structure and flexibility." - Greg Glassman

GWTP TRUE REVIEW | Cerus Performance Supplements Apr 12, 2023

Chase Ingraham sits down and does a "True Review" of Cerus Performance Supplements. Founded by CrossFit Games veteran Jeff Evans, Cerus Performance Supplements was designed to be a healthier option to the usual every and unregulated supplements that stock the shelves today. By utilizing the multitude of proven nootropics, adaptogens, mushrooms, herbs and barks that have been used for generations, we are bridging the gap between performance and health.

There, Fixed it! | Reprogramming the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals Apr 12, 2023

It's what we do. We predict, we analyze and then we offer constructive feedback to how the Test could be re-vamped to be a better overall test for the field taking it. Bill and Chase sit down and Re-Program the Tests for the 2023 CrossFit Games Open and individual Quarterfinals.

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Age-Group Quarterfinals Apr 06, 2023

Statiscally, what is the toughest division to qualify to Semifinals in? The answer may surprise you. Bill and Chase sit down and "Analyze the Programming" of the 2023 Age-Group Quarterfinals. Did the test accomplish the task of filtering for the Top 30 athletes in each division? Did the allow for the majority of the field to participate without being totally shut out? Listen and find out.

Analyzing the Programming - 2023 Team Quarterfinals Apr 05, 2023

The 2023 Team Quarterfinals are done and the Semifinal rosters are just days away from being finalized on the leaderboard. Chase and Bill sit down and "Analyze the Programming" of the Team Quarterfinals to determine if the test to find the best teams was an appropriate balance of team oriented tests along with testing their fitness.

Predicting the Programming | 2023 Age Group + Team Quarterfinals Mar 28, 2023

We are at it again! The 2023 CrossFit Quarterfinals floor plans have been released for Teams and Age Group divisions so that means it's prediction time. Bill and Chase sit down and "Predict the Programming" for all 10 events coming up this weekend.

Trophy Case Challenge | "SAMANTHA + BRIGGS" Mar 23, 2023

Since the "OG" dates of CrossFit, there has always benchmark tests to see where our Fitness is at. Those tests have been things like, "Helen", "Fran", "Annie", "Grace", "Isabel", and..... "30 ring muscle ups for time"... doesn't quite roll off the tongue now does it?

Well, we are officially petitioning now for a NEW set of "Girl" benchmark tests... centered around the greatest, and near unbeatiable, athlete to ever grace the competition floor when these two movements came out.. SAMANTHA BRIGGS.

"SAMANTHA" For Time - 30 Bar Muscle Ups

'BRIGGS" For Time - 30 Ring Muscle Ups

On top of that, we are taking our "Trophy Case Challenge" to the next GYMNASTICS level and bring you this:

"SAMANTHA + BRIGGS" For Time: 30 Bar Muscle Ups + 30 Ring Muscle Ups - In under 5:00

Do you accept the challenge? Then video it, post on youtube, tag us, and we will see if you have what it takes to say "CHALLENGE COMPLETED"

Good Luck, Have Fun!

Analyzing the Programming - 2023 Individual Quarterfinals Mar 21, 2023

Are we trying too hard to prove a personal point of view? Are trying too hard to be different? Are we seeing a programmer take over and inadvertently make their tests the story versus the athletes? It's not clear yet, but a picture is coming into focus a little. The question: Is this a good thing? Bill and Chase sit down to talk about ALL things Quarterfinals from the Tests themselves and all the nuances that come with programming to push the boundaries to filter the field to Semifinals while fostering a worldwide community to partcipate as well.

Predicting the Programming - 2023 CrossFit Quarterfinals Mar 14, 2023

The 2023 Quarterfinal floor plans have been released by the Games team so it's time to play our favorite guessing game. Bill and Chase sit down and "predict the programming" of the 2023 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals.

Why you sucked in the 2023 CrossFit Games Open Mar 08, 2023

Bill and Chase analyze the programming of the 2023 CrossFit Games Open and break down everything you need to know and everything some people, even the Games Team, don't want to hear.

Open 23.2 A|B Review and 23.3 Predictions Mar 01, 2023

23.2 has come and gone and what do you know, another 2 part test that scores Part A and Part B separately against the World. John Young joins the show and helps us answer a question we already through we have figured out 30 years ago. What is a Thruster? Then, the boys will sit back and make their final predictions for 23.3.

Open 23.1 Review and 23.2 Predictions Feb 22, 2023

Chase and Bill sit down and recap CrossFit Games Open test 23.1, along with everything that came with it. Chase talks about his experience doing the upper extremity Open test and the guys try to predict what may be coming in Open Test 23.2

If you are competing in The Open make sure you join our custom leaderboard using the hashtag #OGINTHEOPEN and get in the running for weekly Top 3 prizes and custom "Fittest OG" podium shirts after The Open is over!

Predicting the Programming | 2023 CrossFit Open Feb 09, 2023

It's our favorite guessing game of the year, what are the CrossFit Open events going to be? Bill and Chase sit down and share what they would program this year for the 2023 CrossFit Games Open

Analyzing the Programming | 2023 Wodapalooza Feb 01, 2023

The 2023 TYR Wodapalooza Fitness Festival was a massive event with a new twist. Individuals would compete for 2 days, then 3 person teams would compete the next 2 days. The hope was the encourage athletes to do both. Should the programming be designed to accommodate the athletes who want to do both? Should the programming be fun, exciting but ALSO be a balanced test for Fitness? Our answer is, yes, but did it? Listen and find out.

CrossFit Journal | "Hooverball" Jan 06, 2023

The debate of "Who is the Fittest" and "Who is the most Athletic" has been going on since the dawn of the CrossFit Games. Hooverball is an old school CrossFit game that actually predates CrossFit itself! In this episode of the Glassman Chipper, Bill and Chase talk about the greatest athletic test for the Fittest on Earth that many have forgotten about.

TROPHY CASE CHALLENGE | THE "OG"s REMEMBER Jan 04, 2023

Only the "OG's" would remember this, Bill and Chase sure do.

Back in the day .com would throw out random fitness challenges they put into their "Trophy Case".

Things like.. 15 Unbroken OHS at Bodyweight, 40 Unbroken Pull Ups, and Vertical Leap 1/2 your Height in inches, just to name a few. Athletes from all over the world would attempt these Fitness feats for the prospect of Glory... and a custom "Pukie" T-Shirt.

We remember... and we are bringing it BACK for 2023. What will the challenges be?

"12 Days of Christmas" Workout | CrossFit Games Edition Dec 23, 2022

'Tis the Season where CrossFit Affiliates all over the world hit their "12 Days of Christmas" workout in the gym. A high volume, robust workout that the common gym goer can accomplish... but what about one that is designed just for CrossFit Games Athletes? Bill and Chase share their, Games Edition of "12 Days of Christmas"

CrossFit Journal | "The Odd Lifts" Dec 08, 2022

"There are movements that will never make it to your local gym and they include some of the best exercises ever known. There is a collection of them known as “the odd lifts.” It would be foolish to ignore these lifts. It would be even more foolish to approach them with other than extreme caution." - Greg Glassman

JOURNAL ARTICLE PDF:

http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/05_03_The_Odd_Lifts.pdf

Analyzing the Programming | The Dubai Fitness Championship Dec 07, 2022

The desert sun has set on another Dubai Fitness Championship but first one programmed by Mat Fraser and his team at HWPO. Dubai has always been a power house off season event but over the years the big names have started to dwindle. Did the programming offset the lack of star power with a great test and show for the fans?

Analyzing the Programming - The Down Under Championship Nov 30, 2022

Bill and Chase take a deep dive into the Down Under Championships programming for their individual competition. All events, except 1, were a retreads of past CrossFit Regional events. That can be fun.. but also a huge challenge to keep the event a well balance test of fitness without the ability to modify any events in any way. They give insight for other programmers of the issues that come with this format and what steps you should take in the process.

Analyzing the Programming - 2022 Masters Fitness Collective Nov 24, 2022

The Masters Fitness Collective is one of the major off season Masters competitions along with the Legends Masters Championships exclusively for Masters athletes. Bill and Chase sit back and analyze the programming as well as discuss how the programming landscape for Masters is evolving over the years.

CrossFit Journal | "2003 Interview with Coach Greg Glassman" Nov 18, 2022

Coach Glassman:

Gymnasts have no peer in trunk and hip flexion, upper-body strength in multiple joint angles, agility, accuracy, balance, coordination. Their domain is body control.

Weightlifters are masters of power, speed, and hip and leg strength. Powerful hip extension is the most critical element of human performance and none have the capacity of the weightlifters.

Sprinters have enormous physical potential due to their metabolic competency across anaerobic and aerobic pathways and because of the speed, power, and total conditioning that sprinting demands.

Blending workouts from each domain gives us a total greater than the sum of the parts – a gorgeous hybrid.

CrossFit Journal Article:

http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/05_03_Interview_Glassman.pdf

Analyzing the Programming - The Zelos Games Nov 17, 2022

The Zelos Games was started to bring more earning opportunities to athletes and entertainment to fans. This year there was an in person format for a selected few Individual athletes. When providing earning opportunities there should be a well balanced programming event to be sure all athletes are competing on fair playing field. Chase and Bill look at the programming of the 2022 Zelos Games.

CrossFit Journal | "The Overhead Lifts" Nov 10, 2022

"As the athlete moves from shoulder press, to push press, to push jerk, the importance of core to extremity muscle recruitment is learned and reinforced. This concept alone would justify the practice and training of these lifts." - Greg Glassman

CrossFit Journal Article:

http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/PushpressJan03.pdf

Justin Cotler + Underdogs WZA Team Programming Nov 08, 2022

Justin Cotler of Underdogs Athletics joins the show to recap a little of the Rogue Invitational and their new Team Programming that's getting his crew ready for Teams for this coming year at Wodapalooza.

Analyzing the Programming - 2022 Rogue Invitational Nov 07, 2022

The 2022 Rogue Invitational has come and gone and it left us with some exciting races, good memories but what about great programming? Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to see if the programing aligned with the goal of the competition: "To showcase the athletes with a solid test of Fitness"

Big changes to the 2023 CrossFit Games Season Oct 19, 2022

What year is it?! Regionals... Standardized Programming.... YES PLEASE! What else about the new structure of the 2023 CrossFit Games is good for the sport.. bad for the sport? Bill and Chase sit down and everything about the 2023 CrossFit Games Season announcements.

CrossFit Journal | "The Muted Hip" Oct 13, 2022

The most powerful forces that can be generated by the human body are initiated, controlled, and dominated by the hip. Unfortunately, in the majority of trainees, some degree of hip dysfunction creates postures and mechanics that reduce power and stability and are generally unsound. The faulty mechanics arise from inadequate training and insufficient practice of critical hip movements. We’ve named this widespread fault “muted hip function” or “MHF.”

CrossFit Journal | "Hall of Fame Workouts" Oct 07, 2022

For this weeks CrossFit Journal Book Club we take a look at look at 3 workouts that were considered great all around tests of Fitness 20 years ago. We will look at why this was the claim back then and how that claim has changed at the sports and athletes have evolved over the last 2 decades.

Analyzing the Programming - 2022 WZA Online Qualifier Oct 04, 2022

What in the WZA is going on here? Bill and Chase take a look at the 2022 WZA Online Individual Qualifier and determine if the programming accomplished it's goal of find the "Fittest Field" for the 2023 Wodapalooza Fitness Festival.

CrossFit Journal | "Squat Clinic" Sep 29, 2022

Today we visit the Glassman Chipper artcile #08 called the "Squat Clinic". Bill and Chase dive into the long lost art of how important a basic squat can and how being proficient there can translate to improving nearly everything from Fitness to Health.

"Why Squat?

The squat is essential to your well-being. The squat can both greatly improve your athleticism and keep your hips, back, and knees sound and functioning in your senior years.

Not only is the squat not detrimental to the knees it is remarkably rehabilitative of cranky, damaged, or delicate knees.

In fact, if you do not squat, your knees are not healthy regardless of how free of pain or discomfort you are."

Andrew Hiller | Top 4 WORST online CrossFit movements Sep 22, 2022

Batman himself, Andrew Hiller, joins the show for this episode of "Mount Rush-Moments" where we all lay out our Top 4 WORST movements to program for Online Competitions.

CrossFit Journal | "The Glycemic Index" + "Fast Food" Sep 20, 2022

Another combo edition of the The Glassman Chipper for articles #06/#07 "The Glycemic Index" + "Fast Food". In this week's episode of the Glassman Chipper Book Club we look into the perils of the overconsumption of high glycemic and processed foods has been the catalyst of a wave of Chronic Disease that kills over 40 million people yearly.

CrossFit Journal Articles:

"The Glycemic Index"

http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/GlycemicNov02.pdf

"Fast Food"

http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/FastFoodDec02.pdf

Analyzing the Programming - The Madrid Championship Sep 14, 2022

Mat Fraser and HWPO take on another off season competition. Bill and Chase sit down and Analyze the Programming to see how the Madrid programming stacked up find the fittest in the field. They also dive into what programmers need to do when programming for a competition versus an affiliate or invidivual and what road blocks that put in the way of a well balanced test.

CrossFit Journal | "Row sub 7:00 2K" + "The Muscle Up" Sep 08, 2022

On today's CrossFit Journal "Book Club" we will be going over articles #04/05 of the Glassman Chipper. "How to row a sub 7:00 2K" and "The Muscle Up". These two are unique as we move from Theoretical material to Movement material.

"Our purpose here is to show specifically how a simple goal, like rowing a seven-minute two thousand meters, can not only be systematically and deliberately approached from multiple protocols, but can generally encourage similar thinking in pursuing other fitness milestones." - Greg Glassman

"SUB 7:00 2K ROW" http://library.crossfit.com/premium/pdf/Row2K_Nov02.pdf?e=1461269040&h=4fb3da3f4e70f774ec4d863af9b9a385

"THE MUSCLE UP"

http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/Muscle-upNov02.pdf

Glassman Chipper Article #03 | "What is Fitness?" Sep 01, 2022

Imagine a world where the only definition of fitness was "the ability to transmit genes and being healthy" That was where the fitness industry was at just 20 years ago. In comes Greg Glassman and CrossFit where not only did we define what Fitness was and how our definition changed the way we looked at Health but that definition would someday birth a revolutionary test that set out to find who the "Fittest on Earth" really were.

Analyzing the Programming | '22 CrossFit Games Age Group Events Aug 30, 2022

This year only 10 athletes in every Age Group division qualified for the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games.. did the programming find the right athletes to stand on top of the podium?

The Glassman Chipper Article #02 | "The Garage Gym" Aug 25, 2022

Chase and Bill sit down with our 2nd article from the Glassman Chipper called "The Garage Gym". 20 years ago there were not CrossFit gyms to call home, we have to make do with what the commercial gym would allow us to and it wasn't much.. so what could we do? The answer: BUILD OUR OWN.

Mount Rush-Moments | Top 4 Moments of the 2022 CrossFit Games Aug 23, 2022

Chase and Bill share their Top 4 Moments, Memories and Stories of the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games

The Glassman Chipper Article #01 | "Foundations" Aug 19, 2022

Bill and Chase go through Journal Article #01 of the "Glassman Chipper" called "Foundations" and recenter/refocus where we all came from and why.

PDF of this article can be found here: http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/Foundations.pdf

Analyzing the Programming - The 2022 CrossFit Games Aug 11, 2022

15 years of the CrossFit Games from 2007 to 2021 were written, tested and unveiled to the world by one man, Dave Castro. This year it was Adrian Bozman's turn to step up to the plate to deliver a test of fitness to crown The Fittest on Earth. Did it deliver?

Sean Woodland joins the show after the unofficial announcement Tia is going for 7... or she's still retired... we are not sure.

CULT Collection: https://sherpawerks.com/collections/cult

OG Collevtion: https://sherpawerks.com/collections/the-og-collection

BUBS Naturals use the code "GETWITH20": https://www.bubsnaturals.com/

Element 26 "GETWITH15": https://element26.co/

The History behind the 2022 CrossFit Games Programming Aug 09, 2022

Chase and Bill take you on a History lesson and take a look back through CrossFit.com, YouTube videos and CrossFit Journal articles that inspired the programming of the 2022 CrossFit Games and can help athletes, coaches and your every day CrossFitters get better at the basics.

Breaking the CrossFit Games Programming Code Jul 29, 2022

Welcome to a CrossFit Programming GAME SHOW!!!

Chase and Bill sit down with Talking Elite Fitness hosts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez as they embark on a journey to break the programming code of the CrossFit Games but selecting 1 event from every CrossFit Games that best predicted the overall outcome of the CrossFit Games that year.

Predicting the Programming - 2022 CrossFit Games Jul 21, 2022

Bill and Chase sit down and discuss all the things they THINK may happen at this years CrossFit Games. Will there a new venue? What will the offsite event be? Will there be a new piece of equipment? What will the strength event be? Will be see a repeart event or a new movement? All these questions and more get asked and answered.

Shoot the Sh*t Friday | Live Chat Show Jul 15, 2022

New Segment altert! Bill and Chase sit down and just "shoot the shit" with everyone on a Friday afternoon. Chase and Bill air out some personal life challenges that they have faced recently. Talk about their first purchased album/tape/CD and how they both got into their respective collegiate sports.

Analyzing the Programming | 2022 Last Chance Qualifier Jun 30, 2022

Chase and Bill break down all the events from the 2022 Last Chance Qualifier from a programming perspective and determine if this test fits the season structure and is balanced enough to determine if the test is appropriately weighted to find the Fittest 2 of the field for Madison

Standardizing the Programming - 2022 CrossFit Semifinals Jun 27, 2022

Bill and Chase took every event programmed across all 10 Semifinals and each made their own 6 Event standardized programming they would have liked all Semifinals to do.

Ranking the 2022 Semifinals Programming Jun 21, 2022

Bill decides to relive his younger years by calling in on his shoe string on a tin can phone while Chase shows up for a completely different show all together. BUT, who doesn't love a good Top 10 List? This episode you get 2 different ones.

Bill and Chase sit down and rank the programming/individual events of the 2022 CrossFit Semifinals 1st thru 10th based on how they feel the programming was for each Semifinal.

Week 4 Semifinals Programming Recap Jun 15, 2022

Briggs calls it a career, is it time we finally get our benchmark workouts approved by CrossFit? Why are we still talking about judging and how much of that falls on the athletes? Bill and Chase also discuss how the programming stacks up across the final 3 semifinals at Atlas Games, Strength in Depth and Copa Sur.

Week 3 Semifinals Programming Recap Jun 08, 2022

Chase shows up to the show 15 mins late like Ron Burgandy then talks about his interesting weekend that was nearly cancelled. Chase and Bill then tackle the events from Far East Throwddown, discuss is Matt Delugos got screwed and what we like most about this past weekends semifinal action.

Analyzing the Programming - 2022 Age Group Semifinals Jun 02, 2022

Bill and Chase analyze the programming of the 2022 Age Group Semifinals to determine if this was an appropriate test to find the Fittest 10 athletes in every division to qualify for the 2022 NoBull CrossFit Games

Programming Recap of WEEK 2 CrossFit Semifinals May 31, 2022

Bill and Chase break down all the action from Week 2 of the CrossFit Semifinals and take a look back on the events that qualified the next group of Athletes to the CrossFit Games then they go off the rails and possible program the nastiest event of all time.

Jim Lubonski - 365 days of "Murph" for Mental Health Awareness May 26, 2022

Jim Lubonski, husdand, father of 2, CrossFitter, Police Officer and front line advocate for mental health supporting first responders. He is brining attention to this issue and supporting hundred of those effected by doing "Murph" every day for 365 consecutive days but he not stopping there...

Programming Recap of WEEK 1 CrossFit Semifinals May 24, 2022

Chase has a case of the "Grundler's" on all his flights to and from Amsterdam, Bill celebrates another trip around the sun and the guys sink their teeth into Week 1's Progrmaming for all CrossFit Semfinals.

Live Q and A with Chase and Bill May 19, 2022

Chase and Bill sit down on YouTube live and talk shop with the whole gang. They talk everything from who we're excited to see make a splash at Semifinals and what "OG" really means.

Analyzing CrossFit's Standardized Events for Semifinals May 12, 2022

Where the OG's at? A special announcement drops first... did someone say shirts?

Bill and Chase sit down and go through all the standardized Events that CrossFit just released for the 10 live semifinal events. They disucss what they liked, disliked and what these events could mean for the rest of the compeition for each Semifnal.

Behind the Programming - The hero workout "GLEN" May 05, 2022

Founder of BUBS Naturals, Sean Lake, joins the show to talk about his childhood friend Glen "BUB" Doherty and shares how the workout "GLEN" was created, what it means to him personally and how others can submit workouts to honor those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Favorite 4 CrossFit Hero Workouts May 03, 2022

Chase and Bill sit down and share their favorite 4 Hero Workouts of all time. They discuss what they stand for, how are they created and what it means to the CrossFit and Military community.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2022 Age Group Quarterfinals Apr 26, 2022

Bill bashes Chase for his John Mayer concert experience then they sit down to discuss their experience with this years Quarterfinals Events versus last years. After they analyze the programming they determine if this truly was an appropriate test to get the right 30 in each divisions to Semifinals. The answer will surprise you..

Talking strategy for the Masters Quarterfinal Events Apr 22, 2022

Bill and Chase go through all the Events for the Age Group Quarterfinals and give their strategies and tips to help athletes make the Age Group Semifinals.

Predicting the Programming - 2022 Masters Quarterfinals Apr 19, 2022

The floor plans have been released, on time, so you know what that means.. time to predict the programming. 2 weeks of Quarterfinals down... 1 more to go as Chase and Bill take their last shot at guessing the events for the Masters Quarterfinals. We have an idea of the pattern, stimulus and movements but can we nail the events?

After this Chase mentions "Roaming Diane" with an old video of Boz and the show goes completely off the rails.

How to improve and Professionalize CrossFit Judging Apr 14, 2022

Chase and Bill map out a plan to help improve and professionalize judging in the CrossFit Games space by combining a standardized movement library coupled with certified judging courses that can raise the level of judging in the sport of CrossFit.

Stop throwing stones, Analyzing the 2022 Team Quarterfinals Apr 12, 2022

Chase starts episode off with some misgivings about the recent "witch hunt" movement for athlete movements and how he feels a novel concept has now gone too far.

After that Chase and Bill arm chair quarterback the Team Quarterfinal Events and show how the smallest of changest have the biggest impacts on the team competition as a whole.

Fixing the Individual Leaderboard + Team Events are out! Apr 07, 2022

Bill and Chase sit down and share their thoughts on the Individual leaderboard disaster plus how HQ can fix it. Then they go through all the quarterfinal Team Events and give their strategy and tips for each one to help you be the most successful you can be!

Predicting the Programming - 2022 Team Quarterfinals Apr 05, 2022

We FINALLY have the floor plans! Bill and Chase sit down and predict the programming of the 2022 Team Quarterfinals. With the limited equipment available this year for the teams there is a lot of creativity needed for this years events.

Anikha Greer and There, Fixed it! Changing the Affiliate Cup Mar 31, 2022

Bill and Chase weigh in with their feelings and solutions to the Anikha Greer fiasco and what the final decision could mean for the future of the CrossFit Games.

They also kick up their feet and each offer a new twist on the CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup from athletes having to pick their season track before The Open to finally getting the alternates involved!

Analyzing the Programming - The 2022 Individual Quarterfinals Mar 29, 2022

Chase and Bill sit down and analyze the programming for the 2022 CrossFit Games Individual Quarterfinals. They also discuss the massive amount of score adjustments for the one movement that should probably NOT be programmed for online qualifiers moving forward.

Predicting the Programming - 2022 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals Mar 22, 2022

We have the floors plans... but what are the Events?

Bill and Chase sit down and share their guesses of what the 2022 CrossFit Games Quarterfinals events will be and how the new man at the programming helm, BOZ, may add a different flavor into the mix.

After all that Bill and Chase go off the rails and into the rabbit hole where they talk about Affiliate owner life, the stressess of schedule making and moving locations.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2022 CrossFit Games Open Mar 17, 2022

No Repeat. No Heavy Lift. 3 Workouts. Is that a bad thing?

Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for the 2022 CrossFit Open. First they try to define the purpose of the Open now that the new season structure dictates the purpose of it.

One thing is for certain, this isn't the Open of old. Now the question is, is that a good thing?

Underdogs Athletics drops first ever ELITE TEAM Programming Track Mar 16, 2022

Justin Cotler joins the show and breaks the news that Underdogs Athletics and Co-Host Chase Ingraham will be joining forces and creating the first ever Elite Team Programming Programming track for competitive athletes and affiliates.

MEGA Episode - Greatest moment in CrossFit Games History Mar 15, 2022

15 Years of the CrossFit Games have come and gone as we look forward to a new Games Season for 2022. With a new season we have learned that Dave Castro will also be gone and we look back on the greatest moments he helped create over the last 15 years. Bill and Chase sit down with Brian Friend and John Young in this bracket elimination episode of "Greatest CrossFit Games Moments" Thank you to FantastFitnessing.com for making this bracket for us!

Fan Service - Get on my "Level" BRO Mar 08, 2022

CrossFit HQ just "announced" their new "Levels" system for athletes competing in The 2022 CrossFit Games Open. Bill and Chase discuss the odd timing of this and what it means for the community at large going forward. They also recap their experience with Open Workout 22.2 and what they think is coming for the final week for 22.3.... and possibly .4

Fan Service - 22.1 Review and 22.1 Predictions Mar 01, 2022

Bill and Chase sit down to recap their experience with 22.1 and review they felt the programming was overall for Week 1 then they give their predictions on what may come nexy for 22.2

Top 3 Favorite weightlifting ONLY CrossFit Workouts Feb 17, 2022

Bill and Chase sit down and share their favorite weightlifting workouts of all time! In the process we find some pet peeves from Chase and get an education from Bill of a classic complex that only the OG's remember.

This episode is for our patreon members. If you would like to hear this episode in full go to patreon.com/getwiththeprogramming and for only $6 a month you can suscribe and support the show while getting exclusive audio content, apparel discounts and programming.

How to use "Variance" to improve your programming Feb 15, 2022

Ever hear the phrase "CrossFit is so random"? It does seem like that from the outside looking in but the real secret is "variance".

In this epside we disucss the difference between "random vs. varied", how to use variance to help steer your progrmaming and what things you can vary within your progrmaming.

Patreon Preview - Our Top 3 gymnastic only CrossFit workouts Feb 10, 2022

You're on a deserted island... you need some fitness... what do you do?

Okay it's not THAT dramatic but we wanted to have fun and share our TOP 3 favorite CrossFit workouts only using gymnastics movements.

This episode is for our Patreon members only if you'd like to hear this whole episode and more you can support us at patreon.com/getwiththeprogramming for just $6 a month and become a "Programatron" of the show!

Fan Service - The lost art of Scaling Feb 08, 2022

Going RX'D doesn't mean Sh*t.

Building off the latest episode of "Program for the Best. Scale for the rest" Bill and Chase sit down and discuss the importance of scaling, how and why we do it, why going RX isn't the end all be all and what scales they use for specific movements.

What's it mean to "Program for the BEST and scale for the REST" Feb 01, 2022

If you have taken the CrossFit Level 1 or listened to this podcast chances are you have heard the phrase "Program for the best, scale for the rest" when it comes to programming CrossFit Workouts.

But what does that even mean?

Chase and Bill sit down and discuss this phrase, what it really means and how programmers should use this philsopgy when programming for their affiliates and athletes.

Patreon Preview - Predicting the Open Movements Jan 28, 2022

We have an equipment list of "all" things we need for this years CrossFit Games Open.

But do we?

Chase and Bill compare this years equipment list and all past open workouts to see what movements are now on the table and what possible new ones we could see in the future?

They also answer the questions: Will there be a repeat? SHOULD there be repeat?

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Analyzing the Programming - 2022 Wodapalooza Jan 25, 2022

It's been 10 years of the Wodapalooza Fitness Festival and we finally got LIVE competition back from Miami. WZA is one of the largest fitness competitions in the world and a wonderful way to close out the off season while kicking off the Games Season.

Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to see if Wodapalooza was not only a great event but a great test of fitness as well.

Behind the Programming - CrossFit Affiliate Programming PART II Jan 12, 2022

START the CAP! Bill and Chase peak behind the programming with 2/3 of the brains behind CAP, Austin Malleolo and James Hobart.

CrossFit Affiliate Programming is now out of the beta phase and fully operational for Affiliate to sign up for and use CAP for their gyms. What we found out is that what CAP has to offer goes well beyond just workouts on a white board.

Fan Service #25 - The Legacy of Dave Castro Jan 07, 2022

The end of an era. Dave Castro created the ultimate test of fitness and laid the ground work for what it means to program for the Fittest on Earth but he was so much more than the "Director of the CrossFit Games"

Chase and Bill reminisce about what Dave Castro meant to them personally, the impact that he had beyond just the sport of CrossFit and what the future holds of CrossFit and the CrossFit Games.

Mount Rush-Moments - Top 4 Moments of the 2021 CrossFit Season Dec 30, 2021

What a year it has been full of so many things: new athletes, new qualification process, a new champion and back to full live competition in Madison for the CrossFit Games.

Bill and Chase sit down and share their Top 4 Moments, Memories and Stories of the 2021 Games Season along with a live audience on YouTube!

Analyzing the Programming - 2021 Dubai CrossFit Championship Dec 23, 2021

Going off the grid to the desert sands of Dubai.... and snow slopes? The 2021 Dubai CrossFit Championships stayed true to their roots and showcased the diverse competition floors and landscapes that only Dubai can do. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for this years event.

Patreon Preview - Programming a "12 Days of Christmas" Workout Dec 16, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and share their programming and philosophy behind the most Wonderful Workout of the Year which is the "12 Days of Christmas" Workout.

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Fan Service - What is the purpose of The Open? Dec 14, 2021

What is the point? Why is 1 RX rep better than 500 Scaled reps? Why do I want to sign up for The Open if I'm not going to make the CrossFit Games?

Bill and Chase sit down and discuss the answers to these questions and more when they break down the difference between Training vs. Testing and even go as far as saying that in the end... just depends on you.

Behind the Programming - Day 4 Legends Masters Championship Dec 11, 2021

**EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Bill and Chase sit down with Joe Linton and Bob Jennings and detail all of the Events for Day 4 of the Legends Masters Championship!

Behind the Programming - Day 3 Legends Masters Championship Dec 10, 2021

**EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Bill and Chase sit down with Joe Linton and Bob Jennings and detail all of the Events for Day 3 of the Legends Masters Championship!

Behind the Programming - Day 2 Legends Masters Championships Dec 09, 2021

**EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Bill and Chase sit down with Joe Linton and Bob Jennings and detail all of the Events for Day 2 of the Legends Masters Championship!

Behind the Programming - Day 1 Legends Masters Championship Dec 08, 2021

**NOTE: Some event details have changed since the recording of this episode** Chase and Bill sit down with Legends Masters Championship founders Bob Jennings and Joe Linton to unveil the details and design of the Day 1 Events.

Patreon Preview - Top 5 ways to prepare for the '22 CrossFit Open Dec 02, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and detail out their Top 5 ways for athletes to prepare for the upcoming 2022 CrossFit Open.

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Fan Service - Could "Z-Scoring" help find the Fittest on Earth? Nov 18, 2021

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with Brian Friend and developer of the "Z-Scoring" System Tyler Watkins for LIVE round table discussion about adopting a new scoring system to the CrossFit Games and CrossFit Games Season as a whole.

Analyzing The Programming - The 2021 Rogue Invitational Nov 02, 2021

Deep in the heart of Texas the Rogue Invitational returns to a LIVE audience in the middle of a baseball field at Dell Diamond Stadium. Rogue is synonymous with professionalism, creativeness and the willingness to do things people have never done before. Bill and Chase analyze the programming of the 2021 Rogue Invitational and take a deeper look at the events that others may not see on paper.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2018 CrossFit Regionals Oct 21, 2021

Best year ever? Like ever ever? EVER ever? Listen for yourself. Bill and Chase breakdown the last year of Regionals ever programmed and determine how this year stacked up among the rest as well as take a look back on the entire 2018 Season from Open, Regionals and CrossFit Games.

Analyzing the Programming - LIFT MOVE WORK Competition Oct 19, 2021

Lift. Move. Work. 3 simple tests for 1 simple competition that fits in the regular hour of programming in your affiliate. But what is it? Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of this online event put on by the CrossFit Games and talk some possible foreshadowing for next years CrossFit Open.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2017 CrossFit Regionals Oct 14, 2021

No barbell? No problem. Unless you're a male athlete fully sending Event 2... What a crazy, weird and wild weekend it was for the 2017 CrossFit Regionals. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to determine how this test stacked to find the fittest field for the 2017 CrossFit Games.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2016 CrossFit Regionals Oct 07, 2021

But first we talk about the CrossFit Games Podcast with Ricky Garard.

After, Chase and Bill sit down and analyze the programming of the 2016 CrossFit Regionals and stumble across something quite unexpected.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2015 CrossFit Regionals Sep 24, 2021

Round and round we go where the programming goes no one know! What a whirlwind weekend of workouts this Regionals was... "Hero" Friday... "WTF" Saturday... "Classic CrossFit" Sunday. This year utilized the NEW scoring system for Regionals and ended with incredible races in the final event all over the world. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze to programming to see where this year ranked versus in it's 5th year of standardized programming.

Patreon Preview - Top 5 CrossFit Games Controversies Sep 17, 2021

CrossFit competition has never been without some good controversy along the way. Bill and Chase sit down and talk about their Top 5 CrossFit Games Controversies from the Open, Regionals and CrossFit Games over the last 15 years..

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Analyzing the Programming - The 2014 CrossFit Regionals Sep 15, 2021

Year 5 of Regionals, year 4 of standardized programming... and the 1st year we had some of the best races up until the final event we have ever seen across all Regions. Was it the athletes? Was it the programming? Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for the 2014 Regionals.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2013 CrossFit Regionals Sep 08, 2021

Third time is a charm right? 2013 was the third consecutive year where the CrossFit Games had standardized programming for all Regionals across the world. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to see how this test stacked up against 2011 and 2012 as well as give their two twist to the programming at the end.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2012 CrossFit Regionals Aug 31, 2021

The year is 2012... no the world did not collapse on itself like the Mayan's predicted but we did get a new test of Fitness that changed the athlete landscape for years to come. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming as well as discuss the pitfalls and eventual programming misconceptions that came from this Regional alone.

Patreon Preview - Standardizing the 2010 Regionals Aug 26, 2021

After we analyzed the programming of ALL the 55 different events that made up the 2010 Regionals from around the world we have an idea... Why don't we make our own 6 event Regional from the 55 that were programmed? So we did.

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Analyzing the Programming - The 2011 CrossFit Regionals Aug 24, 2021

The world of CrossFit has been united through the first ever Open and the very first world wide standardized Regionals. Bill and Chase sit down and discuss CrossFit's first attempt at uniform Regional Events as well as discuss how the cuts... yes cuts and scoring system had an impact on who qualified as well.

Analyzing the Programming - 2010 CrossFit Games Regionals Aug 17, 2021

The 2010 Regionals the first of its kind until recently where every single regional director was allowed to program whatever they wanted to qualify athletes to the CrossFit Games. Bill and Chase sit down and go through the Wild Wild West that was the 2010 CrossFit Regionals.

Patreon Preview - Grading the 2021 Games Athletes Aug 12, 2021

Grading the Games Athletes is back! Bill and Chase sit down and grade the overall performance of the Top 10 Men and Women at the 2021 CrossFit Games. Did the athletes perform below expectations, meet expectations and exceed expectations and why? We go through all that and more on this episode of Grading the Games Athletes!

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Mount Rush-Moments - Top 4 Moments of the 2021 CrossFit Games Aug 10, 2021

Was this the most emotional CrossFit Games ever? Bill and Chase sit down and share their Top 4 Moments of the 2021 CrossFit Games.

Analyzing the Programming - The 2021 CrossFit Games Aug 04, 2021

The 2021 CrossFit Games are over and we have a new men's champion with Justin Medeiros and a new greatest CrossFit Games athlete of all time in Tia-Clair Toomey. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming to see if this years test provided enough to claim that these two are the "The Fittest on Earth"

Behind the Programming - CrossFit Affiliate Programming Jul 21, 2021

Chase and Bill sit down with Director of US Gym Operations and CoFounder of the HAM Plan which is now the NEW CrossFit Affiliate Programming, Austin Malleolo. We discuss how Austin got into CrossFit which lead to his journey from troubled teen, CrossFit Games super star, Seminar Staff Flow Master and now the head of "CAP". We talk everything from two CAP started to the inner details and roll out schedule will be for affiliates moving forward.

Mount Rush-Moments - Top 4 Events of the 2021 Semifinals Jul 13, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and talk about their favorite 4 events of the 2021 CrossFit Games Semifinals.

Patreon Preview - No, we don't hate CrossFit Jul 01, 2021

We admit, over this CrossFit Games season we believe the programming has been less than ideal from what we would have expected or desired from CrossFit. We have been critical of it BUT we have also provided our opinions on how it could have improved. We decided to address some of our own constructive feedback form our listeners to expand on why we feel the way we feel and how we truly do love CrossFit.

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Analyzing the Programming - 2021 Last Chance Qualifier Jun 29, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of the 2021 Last Chance Qualifier. With only 4 Events it put a premium of important on every single one but in the end it begged the questions... Was this enough? Was it too much? Or could we have done just one?

Fan Service - CrossFit Games needs a movement rulebook Jun 23, 2021

After yet another palm facing blunder by the CrossFit Games and another different random standard for something as basic as a burpee Bill and Chase sit down and plead the case to the CrossFit Games for creating a standardized movement rule book for the Games Season. We talk the issues with cop out of only relying "uncommon movement clause", releasing a full rule book for all movements like the IF3 and creating a CrossFit Certified Judges course for live CrossFit sanctioned competition judges.

Behind the Programming - 2021 West Coast Classic Jun 14, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down with head programmer and Vice President of Loud and Live Sports Dylan Malitsky to peak behind the programming of the 2021 West Coast Classic. This Semifinal will be so unique different than all of the rest but yes so familiar is all the best ways.

Patreon Preview #10 - Reprogramming the 2021 Virtual Semifinals Jun 10, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and makes some slight programming adjusts to the 2021 Virtual Semifinals for a more balance and varied test for both Individual and Teams.

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Analyzing the Programming #29 - 2021 Virtual Semifinals Jun 08, 2021

6 Events have been programmed by HQ for both Individual AND teams to qualify the next batch of athletes to the 2021 Nobull CrossFit Games. Chase and Bill sit down and "Analyze the Programming" of the 2021 Virtual Semifinal events for the 5 events that have been forced to go virtual around the world.

Behind the Programming #06 - 2021 Granite Games Jun 02, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down with Head Programmer and Vice President of Loud and Live Sports Dylan Malitsky to talk about the rich history of the Granite Games and how much that played into the programming of this years Semifinal Event.

Behind the Programming #05 - 2021 Fittest in Cape Town Jun 02, 2021

We sit down with the Director and Head Programmers of the 2021 Fittest in Cape Town. We get to know how the event got started, what it was like surviving and working around Sanctionals getting shut down and exactly what the competition scene is like in South Africa.

Behind the Programming #04 - 2021 Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge May 26, 2021

We sit down with Head Programmer/Owner of 12 Labours CrossFit and Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge Luke Epse along with Event Director Wilson Pak about what went into this years 2021 MACC. Go check out our YouTube page for full competition floor visual and 3D rendering at "Get with the Programming Podcast"

Behind the Programming #03 - 2021 Torian Pro May 24, 2021

It's CrossFit Games Semifinals week!! We sit down with affiliate owner, CoDirector and head programmer of the Torian Pro Mike Towner along with Games Broadcaster Jeremy Austin. We learn the history of CrossFit Torian, the Torian Pro and a special Memorial Event dedicated to pst Torian Pro athlete Hannah Clarke and her kids.

Fan Service #21 - Does the CrossFit Semifinal Programming matter? May 19, 2021

Chase and Bill sit down and have a round table discussion on the upcoming Semifinal Programming. Does the programming matter? Are you for Standardized or Non-Standardized programming cross the Semifinals? What is the programming outline? All this and a little surprise update for our Patreon supporters!

Analyzing the Programming #28 - 2021 Age Group Online Qualifier May 11, 2021

Well this looks oddly familiar... where have we seen this twice before? Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the (re)programming of the 2021 Age Group Online Qualifier and take a look back at the Quarterfinals and AGOQ as a whole as we look forward to the Semifinals.

Fan Service #20 - Predicting the Programming: The 2021 AGOQ May 05, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and "Predict the Programming" of the 2021 CrossFit Games Age Group Online Qualifier by using the floor plans, equipment list and past events programmed so far this Games season. Chase also has a shocking fitness confession he had to make at the end of the show.

Analyzing the Programming #27 - 2021 Team Quarterfinals Apr 28, 2021

Teams deserved better. Chase and Bill sit down and analyze the programming of the Team Quarterfinals and what the potential impact it may have on participation moving into the 2022 season and beyond.

Patreon Preview #09 - Was 2020 Stage 1 or 2021 Quarterfinals a better test? Apr 27, 2021

What was a better test to qualify the Fittest Five to the 2020 CrossFit Games? 2020 Stage 1 or the 2021 Quarterfinals? Our favorite Deputy, Brian Friend, joins the show and the answer may surprise you but not as much as the massive programming revelation we stumbled on at the end.

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Fan Service #19 - Predicting the Programming of the Team Quarterfinals Apr 21, 2021

Deja Vu anyone? Well we have the team floor plans for the Quarterfinals, we see the same equipment for the teams and we know what the individuals already did 2 weeks ago... so what are the Events going to be? Bill and Chase do their best to predict the programming for the Team Quarterfinals and have come up with 5 amazing events that they believe will TEST these teams the best.

Patreon Preview #08 - Quarterfinal Feels + "Alphabet Chipper" Apr 15, 2021

We analyzed the programming of the Quarterfinals but how did we FEEL about the Quarterfinals overall? After we talk quarterfinals we each program our own "Alphabet Chipper" exclusively for our Patreon Supporters.

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Analyzing the Programming #26 - The 2021 CrossFit Quarterfinals Apr 13, 2021

Juuuust a bit outside. This was by far the hardest analyzing the programming episode we have ever done. Bill and Chase dive into the deep of the end Quarterfinals Programming trying to balance the what the test COULD have been versus was the test ACTUALLY was.

PATREON PREVIEW - Quarterfinals Programming Predictions Apr 07, 2021

The Quarterfinals are almost here! We have the format, we have the equipment list, we have the competition floor set up but what are the events going to be? Bill and Chase try to predict the programming of the first ever CrossFit Quarterfinals.

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S2E11 - Analyzing the 2021 CrossFit Open Apr 06, 2021

It's the 3rd iteration of the CrossFit Open in the last 11 years and this time it's only 3 Weeks long. The Open no longer qualifies to Regionals (RIP) or The CrossFit Games but for the new Quarterfinals format. Does this and should this change the way we program The Open? Bill and Chase discuss and differ on a few topics analyzing the 2021 CrossFit Open programming.

Fan Service #18 - Inside look at Games Scoring and Video Review with Dave Eubanks Apr 01, 2021

CrossFit Games manger of Scoring and Timing Dave Eubanks joins the show. Dave and the Games Department want to help bridge the gap between what's assumed and what's not known about their role doing the Games Season. We talk about the joys and challenges of video review, penalty assessment. We also dispel rumors on the past Brooke Wells controversy and could Jacob Heppner really not do the handstand push-ups?

Behind the Programming #02 - Vegas and Justin Cotler Mar 30, 2021

Viva Las Vegas! There is a new crew in town and its lead by pair of New York transfers Justin Cotler and Kari Pearce. However, they are not the only ones in town making noise. Justin is slowly building the next training group for this years CrossFit Games season but that's not all. Cotler just announced he will be teaming up with some CrossFit Games and Training department legends to go along with a new online training program dropping later this season.

PATREON PREVIEW - Top 5 Programming "Pet Peeves" Mar 23, 2021

We all have things that annoy us... but what annoys you most about people who are so called "programmers". Bill and Chase give their Top 5 Programming "Pet Peeves"

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Fan Service #17 - What athlete + movement combo is the greatest of all time? Mar 16, 2021

Who is the greatest at what they're best at?

Stats Magician Brian Friend joins the show and takes us down the rabbit hole to answer the question: "What is the deadliest athlete + movement combo of all time?"

Fan Service #16 - Only BOZ can judge me Mar 10, 2021

The Director of Competition and KING of the "No Rep" Adrian "BOZ" Bozman joins the show. We talk moving from Canada, circus school, San Fransisco CrossFit (RIP) and everything you need to know about the 2021 CrossFit Games Open.

MEGA EPISODE - What is the best CrossFit Games event of all time? Mar 09, 2021

Talking Elite Fitness joins the show as we break down the greatest CrossFit Games event of all time. We have a predetermined and vetted 32 Event Bracket sponsored by BUBS Naturals set and ready to go courtesy of Fantasy Fitnessing. What is the greatest CrossFit Games event? We shall see.

Fan Service #15 - MEGA CrossFit Games Episode preview Mar 02, 2021

It's happening! The MEGA Episode with Talking Elite Fitness where the breakdown our favorite CrossFit Games event of all time is going down Monday March 8th at 7:30pm PST!

We are partnering with BUBS Naturals and Fantasy Fitnessing for this episode to bring even more fun to this event.

Fantasy Fitnessing has created a LIVE bracket where you can select what your favorite event is of the 32 we have chosen for a chance to win a VIP Package from BUBS Naturals.

Visit fantasyfitnessing.com to make your bracket today!

PATREON PREVIEW - How we would program a 3 Week Open Mar 01, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and share their programming of what a 3 Week Open might look like.

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Mount Rush-Moments #23 - Top 4 Moments of the 2020 CrossFit Open Feb 25, 2021

Bill and Chase share their top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2020 CrossFit Open.

S2E10 - Analyzing the 2020 CrossFit Open Feb 23, 2021

Chase talks about the devastating Texas freeze, we FINALLY preview the MEGA Episode with Talking Elite Fitness, and Bill things he has found his least favorite CrossFit Open workout of all time.

Mount Rush-Moments #22 - Top 4 Momens of the 2019 Crossfit Open Feb 11, 2021

Bill and Chase share their Top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2019 CrossFit Open.

S2E9 - Analyzing the 2019 CrossFit Open Feb 09, 2021

Wait... Regionals are gone? What are Sactionals? Where is the rule book? Why isn't Dave Castro doing Open Announcements? We qualify people to The Games from The Open?

2019 brought a lot of questions, frustration and disappointment across the board but how did the Programming stack up for the new challenge in The Open? Bill and Chase break down and analyzing the 2019 CrossFit Open and how it tested a worldwide field for The CrossFit Games.

Mount Rush-Moments #21 - Top 4 moments of the 2018 CrossFit Open Feb 05, 2021

Chase and Bill sit down and share their top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2018 CrossFit Open.

Programatron PREVIEW - Mat Fraser retires + Top 5 things we want retired from the CrossFit Games Season Feb 03, 2021

Bill and Chase sit down and discuss the career of the greatest CrossFit Games athlete of all time. They give their top 4 moments, memories and stories of Mat in a segment they dub "Mat Rush-Moments". In the spirit of retirement they also give their Top 5 things they would like to see permanently retired from the CrossFit Games Season.

S2E8 - Analyzing the 2018 CrossFit Open Feb 02, 2021

3 years after one of the more disappointing Opens ever programmed, is History doomed to repeat itself? Bill and Chase sit down and discuss how the 2018 Open was torn between great tests but poor grading and how it affected how we look at the overall programming.

Mount Rush-Moments #20 - Top 4 Moments of the 2017 CrossFit Open Jan 28, 2021

Bill and Chase share their top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2017 CrossFit Open.

S2E7 - Analyzing the 2017 CrossFit Open Jan 26, 2021

Dumbbells anyone? 2016 was a huge hit, can the 2017 Open service the sophomore slump? Bill and Chase analyze the programming from the 2017 CrossFit Open.

Mount Rush-Moments #19 - Top 4 Moments of the 2016 CrossFit Open Jan 22, 2021

Bill and Chase share their Top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2016 CrossFit Open and in the end they realize 2016 was full of drama culminating with a story of major information breach at HQ.

S2E6 - Analyzing the 2016 CrossFit Open Jan 20, 2021

2015 was a bust Programming year for the CrossFit Open, how will 2016 rebound from that? Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for the 2016 CrossFit Open.

Behind the Programming #01 - Harry Palley programs the Loud and Live Trials Finals Jan 14, 2021

A new series is here and it's all about the Programmer behind the Programming. Harry Palley from CompTrain was the mastermind behind the programming for the Loud and Live Trials Finals. We sit down and talk with him how he made an entire worldwide competition with just a pair dumbbells and a jumprope.

Mount Rush-Moments #18 - Top 4 Moments of the 2015 CrossFit Open Jan 07, 2021

Bill and Chase discuss their Top 4 Moments, Memories and Stories of the 2015 CrossFit Open. The topics range to scaling, specializing, handstand push up standards and things about Portland you didn't even know you wanted to know.

S2E5 - Analyzing the 2015 CrossFit Open Jan 05, 2021

Not every year is perfect, not every year "hit the nail on the head" but not every year missed the mark completely like 2015 did. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming of the 2015 CrossFit Open and discuss why it missed the mark as the most "all inclusive worldwide participatory event."

Mount Rush-Moments #17 - Top 4 Moments of the 2014 CrossFit Open Dec 24, 2020

Bill and Chase sit down and discuss their Top 4 Moments, Memories and Stories of the 2014 CrossFit Open. Topics include broadcast boot camps, a "no hugging the athletes" policy, Nostradamus like predictions and the birth of Ro vs. Boz.

S2E4 - Analyzing the 2014 CrossFit Open Dec 22, 2020

2014 was the beginning of the end of a era with Rich Froning announcing this will be his last year as individual competitor. Before we get to The Games however, we must go through The Open. Bill and Chase discuss the effectiveness of the programming to find the new stock of athletes for this years CrossFit Games Season.

Fan Service #14: BREAKING NEWS from the 2021 CrossFit Games Season Dec 17, 2020

The CrossFit Games just released a full schedule and NEW format for the 2021 Season. Chase and Bill go through all the details and try to fill in the blanks of what the 2021 CrossFit Games season could potentially look like.

Mount Rush-Moments #16 - Top 4 Moments the 2013 CrossFit Open Dec 17, 2020

Bill and Chase reminisce on their Top 4 Moments, Memories and Stories of the 2013 CrossFit Open. They discuss open cheaters getting busted by social media, birth of the beloved open announcements, secret open meetings and catch phrases.

Programatron PREVIEW - Ricky Garard and why The Games should want him back Dec 15, 2020

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The CrossFit Games NEEDS Ricky Garard to come back. Bill and Chase sit down and discuss why and what stipulations and reservations they have about the "Return of Ricky"

S2E3 - Analyzing the 2013 CrossFit Open Dec 10, 2020

Third times a charm right? This year we had repeats, combo events, terrible events and a new style of programming events. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the 2013 CrossFit Open.

Fan Service #13 - Jillian Michaels hypocritical and misleading take about CrossFit Dec 07, 2020

Jillian Michaels built her career on publicly shaming, belittling and physically and mentally abusing people on national TV for the sake of "Fitness" and fame. Now she is back in the news bashing CrossFit's Training Methodology AGAIN with same old uneducated and ignorant song and dance. Chase and Bill set the record straight about how dangerously misinformed she truly is and what means for her credibility as a trainer.

Mount Rush-Moments #15 - Top 4 Moments of the 2012 CrossFit Open Dec 03, 2020

Bill and Chase sit down and share their Top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2012 CrossFit Open. In this episode they discuss everything injuries, leader boarding, athlete strategies to a new form of Open Announcements!

S2E2 - Analyzing the 2012 CrossFit Open Dec 01, 2020

Coming off a successful maiden campaign in 2011 there was a lot of anticipation for The Open in 2012. Participation has nearly tripled from 26,000 to nearly 70,000 athletes as this year presented Athletes worldwide the most accessible and doable Open Workout ever programmed... 7 minutes of Burpees. Chase and Bill analyzing the programming from the 2012 CrossFit Open and see how it stacks up against the previous years test.

Mount Rush-Moments #14 - Top 4 Moments of the 2011 CrossFit Open Nov 26, 2020

Bill and Chase share their favorite memories, moments and stories of the 2011 CrossFit Open.

S2E1 - Analyzing the 2011 CrossFit Open Nov 24, 2020

The CrossFit Community is growing exponentially and so has the interest in the Sport of Fitness. Gone are the days were you can just sign up for a live competition and try to makes the CrossFit Games, so what does to CrossFit do? Here comes The CrossFit Open, a worldwide online competition meant to serve as the first filtering system for the new CrossFit Games Season. Bill and Chase sit down and analyze the programming for very first CrossFit Games Open to determine if this system appropriately tested to find the next wave of The Fittest.

S1E14 - Analyzing the 2020 CrossFit Games Nov 20, 2020

It was a unique year, a challenging year and a defining year for both Mat Fraser and Tia Toomey. Mat surpasses Rich Froning with his 5th consecutive CrossFit Games championship with the most dominant performance in history. Meanwhile, Tia Toomey continues to re-write her own History with her 4th consecutive win. The question is now, if the programming is to find the fittest, how do you not look to program against the Fittest to ever walk the planet? Dave Castro broke down HOW he programmed the CrossFit Games, now we sit back and analyzing its effectiveness to find the Fittest on Earth.

09 Dave Castro - Constructing The 2020 CrossFit Games Nov 12, 2020

CrossFit's Director of Sport, Dave Castro, joins the show. We talk everything from the crazy challenges 2020 provided for The Games Season, Dave's unrelenting resolve to save The Games and his approach to each and every event was constructed to crown this years "Fittest on Earth"

Fitness Freaks #01 - Michael Miraglia Nov 11, 2020

Imagine being able to pull a 500# Deadlift.

Imagine being able to run a Sub 5 min Mile.

Now imagine doing both at the same time.... impossible? Not anymore.

In our very first episode of "Fitness Freaks" we sit down with Michael Miraglia how just did his both under the same clock. We Talk about where the idea came from, how he training for it and what all took place on that day.

Programatron PREVIEW - Grading the Games Athletes Nov 02, 2020

A special PREVIEW of our EXCLUSIVE content we provide for our Patreon Supporters AKA "Programatrons".

Bill and Chase sit down and "Grade the Games Athletes" by analyzing their performance relative to the field and their own expectations coming in to the weekend.

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Mount Rush-Moments #13 - Top 4 Moments of the 2020 CrossFit Games Oct 30, 2020

Chase and Bill share their top 4 Moments, Memories and Stories of the 2020 CrossFit Games. They talk COVID protocols, Eric Roza, new blood in the sport and the ever nostalgic Ranch in Aromas.

Fan Service #12 - 2020 CrossFit Games Day 2 Review and Day 3 Preview Oct 25, 2020

Are Tia and Mat the Fittest people to ever walk the Earth? Is this the most boring CrossFit Games ever? Are these CrossFit Games really the hardest one ever? We discuss all that and more with and answer fan questions live from YouTube as well as review and preview the days competition.

Fan Service #11 - 2020 CrossFit Games Day 1 Review and Day 2 Preview Oct 24, 2020

Day 1 of the 2020 CrossFit Games lived up to the billing at the start of what is being heralded as the "Hardest CrossFit Games of all time". Bill and Chase sit down and discuss the first day of competition as well as preview what's to come on Day 2.

Fan Service #10 - Day 1 Preview of the 2020 CrossFit Games Oct 23, 2020

It's happeningggggg..

Chase and Bill are in AROMAS and Broadcasting the 2020 CrossFit Games along side the legend Tanya Wagner and Voice of the CrossFit Games Sean Woodland.

We take a look at what's to come with what we know about the first day of competition of the 2020 CrossFit Games!

S1E13 - Analyzing the 2019 CrossFit Games Oct 20, 2020

It's been called this the "Cardio Games", "The Running Games" or "The Greg Games".... But what about the programming?! Was this REALLY the most controversial and worst test we have ever seen? Or is everyone overreacting because of the emotional rollercoaster that was The "new" Games Season?

Bill and Chase analyze the 2019 Programming, The Cuts and The Scoring and decide if this really was the best test to find "The Fittest on Earth"

Mount Rush-Moments #12 - Top 4 Moments of the 2018 CrossFit Games Oct 15, 2020

2018 was the last year CrossFit would have an official media crew and the last year a lot of us got to see each other. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham bring in their good friends Larry Moss, Mike Richards and Brenton Roggow to talk about their Top 4 moments, memories and stories of the 2018 CrossFit Games.

S1E12 - Analyzing the 2018 CrossFit Games Oct 13, 2020

2018 brought some of the most unique, exciting, thrilling and jaw dropping tests the CrossFit Games have ever seen. Yet, if you weren't there... you probably haven't seen it because the documentary footage has been locked away. Bill and Chase go back through all the programming and discuss how this Test was different than all the rest to find "The Fittest on Earth".

"Programatron" PREVIEW - Reprogramming Stage 1 of the 2020 CrossFit Games Oct 09, 2020

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Mount Rush-Moments #11 - Top 4 Moments of the 2017 CrossFit Games Oct 07, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham share their favorites moments, memories and behind the scenes stories of the 2017 CrossFit Games.

S1E11 - Analyzing the 2017 CrossFit Games Oct 05, 2020

Goodbye Carson. Hello Madison! We have a new location to test the "Fittest on Earth" to go along with one of deepest field of athletes the CrossFit Games has ever seen. Dave Castro now has a brand new canvas to paint his programming masterpiece. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down and analyze "The Test" for 2017 CrossFit Games.

Mount Rush-Moments #10 - Top 4 Moments of the 2016 CrossFit Games Oct 01, 2020

Brian Friend joins the show one more time to share stories with Chase and Bill along with their favorite memories and moments of the 2016 CrossFit Games.

S1E10 - Analyzing the 2016 CrossFit Games Sep 29, 2020

10 Years of the CrossFit Games and it feels like we are just getting started. In the spirit of that the athletes were taken back to the place where this all began and the first day of competition was held at "The Ranch" in Aromas, California. What transpired over the next 5 days is arguably one of the most extensive and full tests of Fitness to date to determine who was going to be crowned the "Fittest on Earth" in 2016.

Fan Service #09 - Would changing the 2020 Games scoring change the Top 5? Sep 23, 2020

The Fans asked and we answered..... Well Bill asked especially so we decided to do an entire episode dedicated to the question. "Should the single modality test have counted for 50 points and if so, would that change the Top 5?"

We consulted our stat master Chad Schroeder about it and he came up with some very interesting results which made for some fun conversation.

08 - Recapping and Analyzing the 2020 Online Games Sep 21, 2020

The Top 5 Men and Women have been found and will be making their way to Aromas in October to compete for the title of "The Fittest on Earth".

Bill and Chase recap the weekend as well as analyze the programming to determine if this truly was the best "TEST" to find our Fittest Five.

Fan Service #08 - Our Top 5 Picks to make The Ranch Sep 18, 2020

THE CROSSFIT GAMES ARE HERE!!!

We have the athletes. We have the Events. Now who will make the Top 5 and make their way to The Ranch in October?

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham talk about the CrossFit Games Events and who they think will make the trip to Aromas California this year.

Fan Service #07 - Programming the CrossFit Games using Castro's Clues Sep 16, 2020

What does it all mean?! Bill and Chase sit down for a fun round table of what Dave Catro's clues and the athletes equipment list could mean for the CrossFit Games online format programming.

Mount Rush-Moments #09 - Top 4 Moments of the 2015 CrossFit Games Sep 10, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham discuss their favorite moments, memories and stories of the 2015 CrossFit Games.

Mount Rush-Moments #08 - Top 4 Moments of the 2014 CrossFit Games Sep 08, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham discuss their Top 4 favorite memories, moments and stories of the 2014 CrossFit Games.

07 - Analyzing the 2020 Masters Fitness Collective Championship Sep 03, 2020

We FINALLY had an in person LIVE competition to talk about. The 2020 Masters Fitness Collective Championship was designed to replace the CrossFit Games what the Masters lost out on this year. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sat down and analyzed the programming to determine if it indeed lived up to the challenge.

Mount Rush-Moments #07 - Top 4 Moments of the 2013 CrossFit Games Sep 01, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham discuss their favorite behind the scenes moments and memories of the 2013 CrossFit Games. Chase also forgets what year it is halfway through the show!

Mount Rush-Moments #06 - Top 4 Moments of the 2012 CrossFit Games Aug 28, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham share their favorite 4 moments of the 2012 CrossFit Games. This ended up being the year that brought Chase and Bill's careers together for the first time ever.

Mount Rush-Moments #05 - Top 4 Moments of the 2011 CrossFit Games Aug 25, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham talk about their favorite moments of the 2011 CrossFit Games. Did someone say after party?!

Fan Service #06 - Restructuring The CrossFit Games Season Aug 21, 2020

Bring Regionals Back! Keep The Sanctionals! Why not both?!

Well that was harder than we thought!

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham go round and round with their ideas of how to restructure the current CrossFit Games Season. What they came up with could be even more confusing than it already is.

One thing is for certain, there is a new appreciation for the decision makers of CrossFit HQ as they try to navigate this new competitive landscape.

Mount Rush-Moments #04 - Top 4 Moments of the 2010 CrossFit Games Aug 18, 2020

2010 was a big year for the CrossFit Games but even a bigger year for one of our hosts. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham talk about their favorite moments of the 2010 CrossFit Games.

Fan Service #05 - How The CrossFit Games should run their new "Online Qualifier" Aug 14, 2020

The CrossFit Games are going online... again. The Games just announced that only 5 men and women will make the trip to Aromas California to compete LIVE on The Ranch. They will do an online qualifier to cut down from 30 athletes.

How can do this in the most fair way for all athletes around the world?

We have the answer.

Additionally, the "Teen and Masters International Championship" just concluded and WE did the programming for it. We are analyzing our OWN programming to see if we are as good as what we talk about or not.

Fan Service #04 - Our WAY too early Top 5 Athlete picks to make Aromas Aug 12, 2020

The Games have changed again. Now the 30 men and women that had a ticket to Aromas must go through yet another online qualifier.

This time, only the Top 5 athletes will make their way to the live competition finale in Aromas California for the 2020 CrossFit Games.

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham give their WAY too early, with no context and borderline irresponsible picks of the Top 5 men and women they will we will see in Aromas.

S1E9 - Analyzing the 2015 CrossFit Games Aug 10, 2020

2015 will go down as one of the toughest and most controversial CrossFit Games of all time however it didn't all center around the programming. External factors of environment, scoring systems and injuries became a focal point towards the end of the weekend.

But did it overshadow who won?

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with special guest Dan Bailey and discuss this years CrossFit Games and if it truly was an appropriate test to find and claim the "The Fittest on Earth"

Mount Rush Moments #03 - Top 4 Moments of the 2009 CrossFit Games Aug 06, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham relive their fondest memories and moments of the 2009 CrossFit Games

Mount Rush-Moments #02 - Top 4 Moments from the 2008 CrossFit Games Aug 04, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham reminisce on their favorite moments and memories of the 2008 CrossFit Games.

S1E8 - Analyzing the 2014 CrossFit Games Jul 31, 2020

One of the most unique and challenging years of programming at the CrossFit Games also had some of the greatest drama and stories of the CrossFit Games.

3 time CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning has announced this is his final year as an individual. Along with him, some of the greatest athletes to ever grace the competition floor will also be taking the floor for the last time as individuals.

Special guest Rory McKernan joins the show and brings a his fondest memories and funniest stories to the table.

Mount Rush-Moments #01 - Top 4 Moments from the 2007 CrossFit Games Jul 29, 2020

The year that started it all.

The 2007 CrossFit Games changed everything who know, and maybe don't know, about CrossFit and the CrossFit Community.

What started as a backyard beer drinking Bar-B-Que "Celebration of Fitness" sparked a Fitness Revolution.

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham go back and talk about their Top 4 favorite moments of the 2007 CrossFit Games.

S1E7 - Analyzing the 2013 CrossFit Games Jul 24, 2020

It keeps getting bigger, better and more unique as the tests of the CrossFit Games continue to challenge the athletes year in and year out.

2013 is heradled by many spectators and athletes alike as one of the best CrossFit Games to date. The events were fun to watch but even more so the spectacle and grandure of the CrossFit Games reach new levels like never before.

CrossFit Games legend Josh Bridges joins the show as we take look back at the 2013 CrossFit Games.

Fan Service #03 - Programming "Pegasus" with Margaux Alvarez Jul 21, 2020

Adam Klink slayed Dave Castro's Giant with a 4:56 Mile and a 500# Back Squat in the same day... so what's next?

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with special guest and 6 time CrossFit Games individual athlete Margaux Alvarez to program the newest challenge on the block.. "PEGASUS".

Together they answer the questions on what the best gymnastics test would be to compliment the squat and run. Also we answer the questions on everyone's mind: What the women's challenge should look like plus their guesses on what current athletes in the Sport could possible tame this mythological beast!

Fan Service #02 - Adam Klink and the fabled 5 min Mile + 500# Back Squat Jul 13, 2020

The year is 2002.. the "Foundations" journal article has been written and the World is introduced to CrossFit's definition of "Fringe Athletes". Athletes who's fitness demands are so specialized as to be inconsistent with the adaptations that give maximum competency at all physical challenges.

In the Level 1 Seminar Lecture "What is CrossFit?" an example was used in a diagram of two "Fringe Athletes": The World Record Back Squat (Ray Williams 1,080#) and on the other side of the spectrum the World Record Marathon (Eliud Kipchoge, 2:01:18). In the middle of these two incredible athletes was a mythological "CrossFit Athlete" who was deemed to have a 5 Min Mile and a 500# Back Squat.

It was a fairytale.. of what could be..

Fast forward 18 years.... that athlete has a name... Adam Klink.

Adam Klink has become the first documented CrossFit Athlete to run a 4:56 Mile and record a 500# Back Squat in the same day.

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with Adam to talk about this monumental accomplishment and beg the question... what's next for CrossFit Athletes? What is a great benchmark for Female Athletes? What is the gymnastics equivalent for this duo?

All that and more on this episode of Get With The Programming.

Fan Service #01 - Adam Klink vs. Austin Malleolo Jul 01, 2020

“Fan Service: A Programmable Debate” — In this NEW segment we take ideas directly from the community and our listeners about topics we feel will make fun conversation. — Our first ever segment idea comes from Patrick Brown who asked the question “What’s more impressive? Austin Malleolo’s 600# Deadlift + 4:27:45 Marathon or Adam Klink’s 500# Back Squat and 5:12 Mile... all in the same day?”

06 - Analyzing the Mayhem Madness Qualifier Jun 29, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the CrossFit Games were forced to make a hard choices and cut the teams from competition.

In comes Rich Froning and CrossFit Mayhem to the rescue by creating their own Team Competition, "Mayhem Madness". The 9 pre-qualified Sanctioned Event teams have been invited but to field a total of 12 teams they created an online qualifier.

Who made it? How was the test? All those questions and more are answered in this episode of Get With The Programming.

05 - Analyzing the 2020 Rogue Invitational Jun 24, 2020

The 2020 Rogue Invitational was the most revolutionary Live Event ever produced in the CrossFit landscape. What could have been technological distaster turned into a ground breaking success from start to finish. — In this episode Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham look back at the programming done by Josh Bridges and Chris Spealler for The Rogue Invitational and discuss their favorite moments of the weekend.

S1E6 - Analyzing the 2012 CrossFit Games Jun 19, 2020

The competitive landscape has changed again.. literally. Athletes were taken off site to the now infamous military base "Camp Pendleton" for the first event of the CrossFit Games. The weekend saw a variety of movements and tests never seen tested against a bigger, broader collection of athletes. Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham determine if all these events stacked up to be a true test to find the "Fittest on Earth".

04 - Programming for Murph during Quarantine May 23, 2020

“MURPH” is around the corner and affiliates all over the World are faced with a unique decision this year. — Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler go through a variety of topics circulating around “Murph” this year: - Should you do it? - What are the dangers? - How should you modify it? - What substitutes to use for pull-ups? - should you postpone it all together? — All these questions and more are answered in our newest episode “Programming for Murph during Quarantine”

S1E5 - Analyzing the 2011 CrossFit Games May 15, 2020

The CrossFit Games has taken yet another evolutionary leap forward in 2011. Qualifying Regional Events all over the world have been unified sending the best CrossFit Athletes to Carson. ESPN and Reebok have joined the fold bringing in a new World Wide Audience.

The spectacle that is the Sport of Fitness has changed.. but can the Programming keep up?

In 2011, the CrossFit Games Programming was the broadest and most unique collecting of tests we have ever seen up until this point. Along with a new Beach Venue there are added "skill" events to test the Fittest on Earth.

Was it the best Test to date or did we get too cute at the 2011 CrossFit Games? Listen and find out!

S1E4 - Analyzing the 2010 CrossFit Games May 06, 2020

Goodbye Aromas. Hello Carson! — The CrossFit Games have moved from “The Ranch” to a world class sports facility in Carson, California. — The Sport is growing. Athletes are coming from all over the world to compete. The question is, does the Programming take the next step as well?

S1E3 - Analyzing the 2009 CrossFit Games Apr 24, 2020

Coming off an incomplete test for Fitness in 2008, The 2009 CrossFit Games was a giant leap forward for the Sport of CrossFit with a more world represented athlete field. — Did the 2009 Games accomplish its mission to find “The Fittest on Earth” that it didn’t in 2008? — Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down with the 2009 CrossFit Games Champion Tanya Wagner and discuss how this CrossFit Games shaped the future and tested “The Fittest”.

S1E2 - Analyzing the 2008 CrossFit Games Apr 14, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham sit down together and analyze the 2008 CrossFit Games programming.

Coming off a simple, effective and successful test of “The Fittest” in 2007, the CrossFit Games is back for Round 2. Can the sequel measure up to the original? Or does it fall short from the pressure of expectations after the year before?

Listen and find out.

S1E1 - Analyzing The 2007 CrossFit Games Apr 07, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham discuss what parameters should be used in the "Test of Fitness" and how the very first CrossFit Games in 2007 went about accomplishing that task.

03 - Reprogramming the CrossFit Games Age Group Online Qualifier Mar 27, 2020

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham add their own personal twist to the 6 Age Group Online Qualifier Events. Afterward they try to answer the question: Should there be another age group scale before 55+ ?

02 - Affiliate Programming during the Coronavirus Shutdown Mar 21, 2020

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler talk about how their affiliates are handling the fallout in the new coronavirus landscape. They discuss ideas for affiliates from offering their gym's equipment for use at home to doing online classes. They also provide templates they've used to program for home gyms. to minimal equipment and bodyweight only as well as provide information on where you can find online resources for other free programming.

Analyzing the Programming - 2020 Age Group Online Qualifiers Mar 17, 2020

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler analyze the AGOQ Events and discuss their view of the effectiveness of this year's Programming. They also provide their ideas on what they would like to see added to the Masters Event Programming for the CrossFit Games in the future.

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