Obstacle Dominator

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Cougar Wrastlin, Ultra Beasts and Isaiah Apr 26, 2019

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Brakken and Beni decide to have a chat talking about some of the aftermath of the end of last episode where Beni brought up alot of instances of Isaiah Vidal cheating, as well as covering a wide range of topics such as:

-How butt sex is alot like alcohol... -An official invite to Isaiah to come on the podcast to chat with B&B about the accusations leveled at him... -Why Beni is now trail running with a weapon on him... ...and much more!

OBSTACLE DOMINATOR TRAINING GUIDE 3.0 IS BEING RELEASED IN MAY! Keep your eyes peeled like a banana.

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #9: Shocking Stats and Shit Talk with Jack Bauer Apr 19, 2019

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Welcome to stat city. Watch how Jack Bauer brings statistical backed facts to the realm of shit talking, showing who's hot and who's not in OCR...as well as some super controversial heated arguments between Beni and Brakken at the end of the episode covering:

-How (with cited sources) Isaiah Vidal is by FAR the athlete with the most complaints filed against him for mid race unsportsmanlike conduct (and the juicy deets of those instances)...

-The argument that Hobie Call is NOT the greatest OCR athlete because he's just been riding the title of "godfather" to his victories...

-Defense of the statement that Robert Killian has greater range than Ryan Atkins does...

...and muuuuuuch more!

Get Connected with Jack: Facebook: Jack Bauer Instagram: jack_bauer_ocr

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #8: Ginger-Spartan Infiltration Apr 12, 2019

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Soon to have his huge breakthrough race (fingers crossed for Seattle Spartan tomorrow,) and runner up for the the co-host position behind Brakken, Kirk Dewindt comes on to chat about:

-Beni's massage from an Asian lady that...well, we're still not sure if it was an "Asian massage." -Kirks 4:09 miles and track history...

-The pro's significant others in OCR...

-A little trash talk from an audio clip a listener sent in...

...and much more!

Get connected with Kirk:

Facebook: Kirk Dewindt

Instagram: @kirkdewindtpt

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #7: March Madness: Shoe Edition Apr 05, 2019

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Although Brakken and Beni skipped the train for an April fools joke, they took advantage of the March fever to bring you March Shoe Madness where they break down a bracket get the final answer on best OCR SHOE. Arguing back and forth for they're picks, they cover:

-the 16 most popular OCR shoes available...

-traction, durability, weight, water retention, fit, protection and comfort...

-stories about fails and victories in the different models...

-and a PSA announcment from Beni that you probably want to hear if you're using CBD oil...

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #6: What makes Beni sweet and Brakken Bald Mar 29, 2019

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Brakken and Beni spend this episode chatting with Beni and Brakken about things that Brakken and Beni think about things.

-A rant from Brakken about people (mostly the pros) beginning and ending each race with a safe padding of social media proclaimed excuses...

-Beni's struggle with caring TOO much about what other people think, yet learning that there can be a healthy level of that...

-A conspiracy theory (and a suprisingly realistic possibility) surrounding the Ryan Woods Truss-Gate event, spurred by reviewing the recent John Penland fire jump debaucle...

-A preview of the sexy (lit, sick, totally rad) NEW OBSTACLE DOMINATOR TRAINING GUIDE to be released very soon...

...and much more!

Get connected with Brakken and Beni:

Facebook: Brakken Kraker/Beni Gifford

Instagram: @brakkenkraker/@benigifford

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #5: Real Talk with Ryan Kent Mar 22, 2019

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Spartan Pro Team athlete, Drop the Hammer, Man-bun extroadinaire Ryan Kent joins Beni and Brakken today in what was supposed to be a usual interview, but then turned into the real talk episode about..well, lots of stuff:

-The not so glamourous reality of being a full time professional Spartan Racer

-How participating on the tv show (and being the first ever to complete) The Selection mentally, emotionally and physically wrecked Ryan for months afterwards

-His undefeated USA 8k record that he set at 8 years old and much more!

Get Connected with Ryan:

Facebook: Ryan Kent

Instagram: @dr0p_the_hammer

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now...

Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #4: Thomas Van Tonder: RedBull Sponsored OCR Athlete Mar 15, 2019

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Speaking of people who have beat Beni, the 6'2 195 lb beast from South Africa Thomas Van Tonder chats with the OD duo today. They cover:

-How he is one of the only 3 Redbull Sponsored OCR Athletes in the world...

-How, contrary to popular belief, he does not regularly train with lions and giraffes...

-The argument that even the most obstacle dense OCR (OCRWC 3K 2019) was still geared towards the fastest runner...

-His personal record of nonstop 300m+ monkeybar traverse, and why the racing scene in South Africa is so awesome...

...and much more!

Get Connected with Thomas:

Facebook: Thomas Van Tonder

Instagram: @thomas_ocr

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #3: Lightweight World Champ Nicole Mericle Mar 08, 2019

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Last week we interviewed the male winner of the Jacksonville Spartan US Series race, this week we've got the female winner; multiple x OCR World Champion, accomplished rock climber, a Spartan Pro Team member who definitely runs faster than you...Nicole Mericle!

We chat about:

-Nicole's target to take down Lindsey Webster in 2019 (and how she's already taken down Beni in a Spartan this year...) -Her blow by blow of the Jacksonville Super... -Brakkens unsung heroism on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge tv show on NBC... ...and much more! Get connected with Nicole!

Facebook: Nicole Mericle

Instagram: @nickeldm

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #2: The Kempsons Brothers Mar 01, 2019

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After his dominant breakout race in Jacksonville at the 1st event of the Spartan US Series, we had to break Ryan Kempsons OD cherry and have him (and his similarly dominant brother Matt) on to chat about:

-Ryan's big win in Jacksonville against a HUGE stacked field (Atkins, Woods, Killian, DeWindt etc)... -The team feeling between him and his brother instead of the usually sibling rivalry... -His struggle and triumph through long lasting injury... ...and much more!

Get connected with Ryan and Matt:

Facebook: Ryan Kempson/Matt Kempson

Instagram: @coach_kempson/@rockymountainkempson

Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Season Three; Episode #1: NEW HOST...guess who? Feb 22, 2019

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While Hunter's focus moves solely to Crossfit, Obstacle Dominator refocuses with a NEW host, marking the beginning of season 3 and some BIG, EXCITING changes. But who IS the new co-host to complete the sweet sweet Beni OD-partnership? -A man who has beaten EVERY name in Spartan Race (Jon Albon, Hobie Call, Ryan Atkins, Hunter Mcyntire, Robert Killian etc) except for Cody Moat and Sergei Perelygin -A true OG of OCR, proven by the fact that he's been around long enough to be one of the few that is still owed prize money by the long deceased Superhero Scramble -The most well read and educated competitive athlete in the sport on health and fitness, and all things OCR -A multiple time Spartan Series champ Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

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