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What’s Happening with Wodapalooza Socal feat. J.R Howell | Ep. 84

NYC Travel Sketchiness, Cabin Gym Setup & WFP + Wodapalooza Programming Talk (ft. JR/James Howell) The hosts congratulate listener Mark Colon Endurance on having a baby, recap a cabin trip where they brought a trailer of gym equipment, and share travel stories including a sketchy late-night New York taxi encounter and an odd Uber detour. They discuss essentials for building a portable garage gym, estimate the cost of the setup, and joke about losing phones, Instagram collabs, and playing Jeopardy! and Call of Duty. James outlines the upcoming World Fitness Project events and tests, including combine-style drills, a 10K, bench press max, and a swim-bike-rowing-snatch finale, plus their Hyrox plans. Guest JR (James Howell of Crash) joins to discuss programming Battle of the Camps at SoCal/Wodapalooza, avoiding conflicts of interest, studying past competitions, and balancing fairness, logistics, and spectator-friendly team formats, including keeping staple “grunt work” elements. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:29 Congrats Mark Baby 01:01 Cabin Workout Weekend 01:18 Sketchy New York Taxi 03:12 Uber Horror Stories 04:09 Bow Shooting Talk 04:59 Road Trip Essentials 05:15 Electric Car Charger Chaos 06:53 Trailer Gym Breakdown 08:50 Instagram Collab Drama 09:45 Call of Duty Cabin Wars 11:18 Kids And Gun Games 12:40 Wedding Weekend Recap 14:58 Golf Hustle And LIV 17:12 World Fitness Project Preview 20:24 Combine Scoring And 40 22:54 Bench Press Max Debate 24:25 Pressing Strengths Compared 25:24 Powerlifting Predictions 25:55 JR Joins the Show 26:45 Travel Gym Essentials 27:38 Meet James Howell JR 29:04 Programming SoCal Events 31:36 Conflict of Interest Talk 35:37 Studying Great Programming 41:33 SoCal Cup Format Changes 45:39 New Movements and Twists 48:48 Logistics and Equipment Limits 54:50 Sneaky Workout Teases 57:39 Strength vs Fatigue Tests 01:01:11 Backloaded Weekend Strategy 01:03:28 Favorite Event Hints 01:05:19 Wrap Up and Farewell

Vacation is Over | Boys Interrupted Ep. 83

Bro Time Before the Wedding: Training Comebacks, Air Quality, and CrossFit Games Talk The guys catch up while Justin is traveling, tease a hide-and-seek start, and plan to reunite for a friends’ wedding weekend with workouts, river time, and training together. They talk about who was late, getting back into training after competition, double sessions, track intervals, running in wildfire smoke, and bringing equipment versus dropping into a local gym. Conversation shifts to CrossFit Games-related topics including prize money calculations tied to Open registrations and discounts, follower growth after winning/placing, and “would you rather” scenarios about winning, popularity, and careers. They also discuss the Lazar workout’s origin and difficulty, keeping leader jerseys, possible future Games locations (Boise, Salt Lake, Europe), offseason changes like more consistency and strength focus, and potential HYROX plans before SoCal. 00:00 Justin Missing Again 01:17 Travel Plans And Bro Weekend 02:51 Brute Team Speculation 04:04 Back To Training Struggles 06:24 Smoke And Air Quality Talk 08:44 Panda Express And Air Rhino 12:31 State Trivia And Justin Joins 14:18 Serial Killer Tangent 16:04 College Football And Death Valley 17:23 Would You Rather Games Debate 23:11 Jerusalem Trip And Likability 25:11 Concert Recaps And Trail Shoes 27:36 Leader Jersey And Content Ideas 32:41 Prize Money Appendix Confusion 33:24 Open Registration Math 34:15 Sign Up for the Open 35:16 Games Followers Talk 36:02 Would You Rather Chaos 38:24 Where Should Games Go 40:16 Back to Training and Injuries 42:53 Lazar Workout Breakdown 45:23 Staches and Screensavers 51:11 Prize Money and Points 56:55 Fixes for Next Season 01:01:27 Travel Fun and Mindset 01:03:44 Hyrox Plans and Wrap Up

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Post CrossFit Games | Boys Interrupted Ep. 82

Four of the Top 6 at the CrossFit Games Recap: Scoring Debates, Judging Drama, and What 2026 Taught Us Four top-six CrossFit Games finishers recap the weekend on the Boys Interrupted podcast, discussing travel home to wildfire smoke, Ellie’s Games qualification and best finish, and debates about event scoring and 50-point events, including a claim that different point values could have changed the winner. They break down judging and appeals controversies (snatch ladder no-rep, pull-up standards, buzzer requirement), close finishes, and standout moments like the bike pack dynamics, headwind, near-crashes, and widespread cramping during the bike-to-pool event. They reflect on the Games feeling like a true “Games Games,” the difficulty of 20 events with tight turnarounds, fueling strategies, and lessons from the season about gratitude, starting, and relying on support teams. They share anecdotes about leader jersey mix-ups, rivalry moments, injuries, post-Games celebrations, notable stats, future competitions, and wrap with a GOWOD membership giveaway prompt. 00:00 Fittest Guys Reunion 00:53 Wildfires and Travel Home 01:31 Ellie Qualifies at Torian 02:43 Points System Debate 04:44 Judging and Appeals Drama 07:17 Triple Unders Meltdown 08:27 Post Games Feelings 10:16 Turnarounds and Cramping 14:11 Bike Race Chaos 17:48 Stats and Sprint Margins 21:34 Singlets and Comments 23:13 Season Lessons and Support 29:21 Buzzer Finish Controversy 36:30 Donations and Jock Tax 37:11 Awkward Photo Moment 37:52 Soccer Dad Comments 38:10 Leader Jersey Clip 39:11 Saturday Showdown Recap 40:55 Echo Thruster Repeat Win 41:13 Sandbag Toss Leaderboard Mixup 43:26 Comment Ban Drama 43:52 Games Stats And Rookies 45:39 Next Competitions Tease 47:55 Back Rolls Vs Handstands 50:19 Gym Trips And AirPods Saga 51:48 Reading Fan Comments 53:58 20 Events Debate 55:03 Rogue Predictions And Triple Crown 56:25 Ricky Towel Toss Story 01:00:05 Trail Run Ankle Pop 01:02:26 Feet Pics And Recovery Talk 01:03:47 Training Break And Wedding Plans 01:05:14 Bounty To Middle Dallin 01:07:12 Row Ski Strategy Breakdown 01:09:36 No Rep Myth And Comment Pressure 01:10:17 Bag Toss Warmup Chaos 01:11:44 Rings Setup Drama 01:13:00 Fear of Back Rolls 01:14:46 ChatGPT Workout Ideas 01:15:52 Demo Team Stories 01:17:24 Soreness and Injuries 01:18:35 Box Jump Wipeouts 01:21:06 Yoke and Pig Talk 01:25:01 Hot Takes and Warmups 01:26:39 Afterparty Chaos 01:29:26 Fueling and Bathroom Breaks 01:31:48 Fixes to Win 01:34:24 Most Impressive Moments 01:37:54 Friendship Over Podiums 01:39:26 Fibonacci Finale Breakdown 01:43:24 Wrap Up and Giveaways

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Boys Interrupted Live From San Jose

CrossFit Games Week Chat: Skills Stress, Bike Event Takes, and Pre-Weekend Blessings A group of CrossFit Games athletes talk the day before competition about finalized adaptations, lingering stress around key skills like strict press, triple-unders, and backward rolls, and the hectic training vibe with other athletes. They discuss betting as motivation, Roman’s comment about winning for money, and the new Road to the Games featuring them. Conversation shifts to check-in details (gear colors, bike fitting issues, swim uncertainty, equipment like squat racks and Tier swim gear), predictions for skill medleys, a possible 40-minute workout, running-heavy programming, and how heats and seeding might affect events like the 500m and the bike. They react to livestream donations, joke about flags, shoes, and sponsors, and end with a round of heartfelt “blessings” and encouragement for each other heading into the 20-event weekend. 00:00 Pre Games Stressors 00:45 Gym Vibes and Bets 01:48 Road to the Games Talk 02:40 Pedicure and Silent Treatment 04:43 Skills Medley Predictions 05:52 Circus Games and Motivation 07:35 Check In Gear and Colors 10:04 Bike Course Complaints 11:53 Heats and Early Morning 14:01 Bedtime Books and Movies 15:54 Leaderboard and Prize Money 18:07 Donations and Fan Shoutouts 20:06 Oval Track Debate 22:57 More Skills and Sunday Speculation 28:40 Fraser Talk and Rogue Jokes 31:25 Most Stressful Events 32:26 Community Over Cash 33:01 Pre Games Nerves 33:56 Bike Crash What Ifs 35:28 Targets And Trash Talk 37:32 Event Rumors And Predictions 44:13 Sandbag Toss Prep 47:42 Sponsor Gear And Swimsuits 49:14 Bathroom Talk And Food Plans 52:32 Blessings For The Boys 01:10:47 Final Sign Off

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The Dave Castro Episode | Boys Interrupted Ep. 80

CrossFit Games Intel w/ Dave: Totals Predictions, Event Leaks, Rolls on Rings & Safety Calls The hosts joke about a brief “Graceann” cameo and Jason’s mood from the previous episode before Jason shares he sought counseling and is in a better place. They debate competitiveness, taper week, and predict CrossFit Games event wins and totals numbers, then bring on Dave to discuss what top-five lifts might look like (including comparisons to last year), recovery between events, and why certain skills like forward/back rolls on rings were announced early. Dave confirms no heavy DT, says pig and snail are on separate days, answers questions about event announcements and how many events will be unknown at the start, confirms swimming and biking are on the same day, explains pool safety decisions (no diving/flip turns), and discusses how early poor placings can affect overall standings. The episode ends with Games travel plans, upcoming podcast schedule, and thanks for a major donation. 00:00 Graceann Surprise Intro 01:11 Smoothie Silence Bit 01:36 Jason Opens Up 03:52 Taper Week Talk 05:11 Event Wins Debate 08:59 Total Lift Predictions 11:10 Dave Joins The Pod 14:22 Top Five Lift Numbers 17:41 Skill Leak Front Back Rolls 26:23 Field Strength And Event One 33:43 Day One Events And Venues 36:37 Bike Logistics Questions 37:09 Bike ID Banter 37:33 Personal Boundaries Talk 38:42 Event Announcements Tease 40:03 Repeats And Past Workouts 43:22 Pool Rules And Safety 45:56 SEAL Training Debate 51:17 Unknown Events Timing 53:24 Leaks And Demo Team 56:19 Dave Storms Off 57:04 Post Call Workout Speculation 01:04:49 Strength Standards Chat 01:11:47 Wrap Up And Games Plans

CrossFit Games Prep: 20 Events, Pig Flips, and Quinn’s Rookie Outlook | Ep. 79

CrossFit Games Prep: 20 Events, The Hopper Times, Pig Flips, and Quinn’s Rookie Outlook (Boys Interrupted Ep. 79) In Episode 79 of Boys Interrupted, the guys recap a heavy training weekend, discuss doing 18 events as a Games simulation, and break down specific pieces including a swim-dominant workout, a brutal 35-minute EMOM, hill running intervals, and testing The Hopper (with times around the sub-8 range and debate about possible sub-7:30). They talk about the “pig” implement, why it feels harder on certain turf, and how repeated flips change the workout under fatigue. The crew debates Dave Castro’s push to program 20 events, speculates on potential repeats and classic tests, and discusses Games logistics like venues, a hilly 4+ mile trail run, and whether athletes must jump feet-first into the pool. They also touch on mindset, sleep, Fourth of July plans, and Quinn Robinson’s potential top-10 rookie finish. 00:00 Back With The Boys 00:37 Quinn Missing Recap 00:45 Weekend Training Volume 02:18 Peeking At Workouts 03:36 Soccer In Seattle 04:32 Testing The Hopper 05:34 Pig Flips Talk 07:56 Hard EMOM Breakdown 11:05 20 Events Speculation 14:32 Games Mindset Check 16:19 Fourth Of July Plans 19:50 Quinn Top 10 Potential 23:07 Repeats And Predictions 25:58 Hill Runs And 10K Pace 29:06 Smoothie And Slurping 29:53 Nap Talk and Recovery 31:10 Travel Plans and Moritz Update 31:30 Reddit Drama and Game Day Rush 32:31 Sleep Habits and Energy 35:00 James Signs Off Chaos 37:29 Final Games Prep Mindset 41:33 Hotel Plans and Training Merge 46:54 Dave Castro Pool Debate 51:11 Event One Predictions 55:51 Quinn Rookie Outlook 01:01:00 Rookies List and Wrap Up

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Boys Interrupted Ep. 78 | Feat. Riley Martin

Van Life, Xenom Recap & Riley Martin Joins Boys Interrupted (Gambling, Demo Team, Back Rolls) The hosts bounce through updates on Xenom, praising Jack Farlow’s win and debating getting him back on the pod, while one records from a newly purchased, fully equipped 4WD van on a trip to a sister’s wedding in Tahoe. They discuss Dave Castro’s Week in Review, Games programming on the fly, the brutal ranch run, Garmin hill scores, and whether bench press or back rolls could appear at the CrossFit Games, including comparisons to ring handstand pushups and flip turns in swimming. The conversation shifts to Nashville training, including a tough flip-sled and dumbbell bench workout. Guest Riley Martin joins from a bar, talks Xenom event density, the Air Rhino technique, his U.S. travel plans, possible demo team involvement, and his gambling Instagram account and big wins. 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:24 Xenom Recap And Jack Talk 01:23 Buying The Adventure Van 02:43 Rogue Budget And Spending Mindset 04:37 Tahoe Wedding Road Trip 05:56 Games Leaderboard And Dave Talk 08:27 Ranch Run Pain And Hill Score 13:09 Back Roll Debate And Skills 15:53 Enduro Challenge And Sponsor Bits 18:50 Nashville Workout Stories 21:08 Bench Press And Games Programming 25:43 Flip Turns And Swimming Rules 27:16 Riley Martin Joins The Pod 29:18 Casino Budget Talk 29:41 Big Wins And Losses 30:27 Like That Slaps Origin 31:42 Red Or Black Gamble 33:26 Vegas And Demo Team 36:32 Air Rhino Technique 39:51 Coaching And Programming 40:50 Guns And New Zealand 43:15 Teen Division Stories 46:49 Demo Team Secrets 58:27 Wrapping Up Goodbye

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Dallin Has Been Replaced...... | Boys Interrupted Ep. 77

With the CrossFit Games one month away, the crew jokes about haircuts, countdown posts, and travel while recapping Nashville training camp sessions, including a descending-rep GHD/burpee/dumbbell snatch/ring muscle-up workout and run interval options. They debate why descending schemes drive intensity, compare pacing, and talk humidity, recovery, and upcoming Games programming such as the swim, rest days, and possible gymnastics skills like ring back rolls or front-roll complexes. The conversation shifts to no-rep and DQ stories from Hyrox and past competitions, ticket logistics, and training camp purpose. Guest Quinn joins to discuss moving back to Nashville, starting coaching with Lockard/Mayhem, weaknesses, team-to-individual transition, recovery improvements via more sleep and carbs, competition highlights, work in healthcare sales, sponsors/shoes, sports background, excitement for 20 events and the hopper workout, and his goals of top 10 and a WFP pro card. 00:00 Games Countdown Banter 01:05 Hair Dye and Guest Tease 01:58 Training Camp Workout Breakdown 04:46 Run Intervals and Nashville Heat 08:25 Camp Purpose and Coach Eyes 09:47 Instagram Countdown Stories 11:09 Games Programming Speculation 16:40 Back Rolls and Ring Skills 22:23 Gymnastics vs Weightlifting Debate 24:11 Tickets Points and Home Crowd 31:00 Wildfire Detour and Back On Track 32:30 Guest Quinn Joins In 35:38 Quinn Coaching and Weaknesses 36:43 Strict Handstand Roast 37:05 No Rep Thank You Story 38:46 Quinn Legacy Talk 38:59 Team To Individual Leap 41:12 Recovery Carbs Sleep 43:09 Crash Confidence Wins 45:06 Games Nerves And 20 Events 47:01 Hopper Workout Speculation 48:26 Dent Airbnb Login Story 50:09 Podcast Bet And Donations 53:12 Work Job And Training Schedule 55:13 Shoe Talk Rad Vs Nobull 58:11 Sports Background Concussions 01:02:42 CrossFit Fandom And Mindset 01:05:21 More Comps And Prize Money 01:07:51 Goals Top 10 Pro Card 01:10:07 Wrap Up Gamer Banter

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Online Semifinal Leaderboard | Boys Interrupted Ep. 76

The group celebrates Justin qualifying for the CrossFit Games through online semifinals and recaps his weekend, including workout order, a rope-climb retest after seeing Jacob Heppner’s pace, an event win on the wall-ball workout, and a power snatch weakness despite successfully powering all 15 reps at 225. They discuss stress around leaderboard swings from strict video review, judging requirements, harsh penalties for missed reps, and how many videos may need review, with concerns about standards on wall balls, thrusters, muscle-ups, and hang cleans. They note CrossFit Vancouver’s team moving from sixth to second after validations, highlight surprises like Gui winning and Alexis Raptis leading the women, and talk about bubble athletes training while waiting for finalization. The conversation shifts to expectations for a 20-event Games, possible “roots” events, rest-day strategy, prize money, and lighter banter about haircuts, jerseys, and other topics. 00:00 Boat Banter Kickoff 00:39 Justin Recaps Semis 01:52 Retests And Snatch Fix 03:44 Pat Stress Texts 06:49 Wall Ball Event Win 10:26 Judging And Standards 12:52 Buzz Cut Side Quest 15:57 Games Predictions 20 Events 21:16 Leaderboard Breakdown 25:57 Video Review Chaos 34:10 Women Leaderboard Talk 36:42 Finalization Timeline 37:38 Bubble Training Debate 38:13 Why Games Training Rocks 38:49 Mindset on the Bubble 40:27 Event Win Payout Talk 41:16 Velites Kit Sizing Stories 42:14 Medical Exam Deadline Drama 42:56 Women Leaderboard Shoutout 43:49 Games Simulation and Rookie Burnout 46:33 Money Morals and Motivation 48:56 Day One Placements Breakdown 54:14 Rest Day and Leaders Jersey 54:16 Who Wins This Year 01:00:54 Friendly Rivalry Mindset 01:07:14 Sports and Concert Tangents 01:13:00 Wrap Up and Next Guests

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The Last Chance/Online Semi-Finals Workouts are Live | Boys Interrupted Ep. 75

The group jokes about someone making the “last chance qualifier,” clarifying it’s essentially online semifinals, then discusses training mindset, deloading, recovery, reading, and reducing screen time using tools like a physical “brick” card and a habit-tracking app. They share routines such as no-social-media Sundays, bedtime targets, supplements, mobility, and using an Eight Sleep bed for waking up. After the online semifinals workouts are released, they break down each event (hang power cleans with rope climbs; burpee box jump overs, rowing, and 315 deadlifts; wall balls with 10-foot targets plus handstand walks and double unders; 225 snatches with shuttle runs; 185 thrusters and muscle-ups), debate pacing, standards, and winning times, talk prize implications, and make rough predictions about likely qualifiers and bubble athletes before wrapping up with travel and training plans. 00:00 LCQ Banter Begins 01:31 Training Mindset Reset 02:35 Screen Time Detox Talk 04:41 Habit Tracking and Bedtime 09:29 Eight Sleep Wake Hacks 11:40 Workouts Drop Reactions 11:53 Workout One Breakdown 16:47 Workout Two Debate 22:35 Workout Three Preview 27:44 Women Standards Discussion 29:18 Wall Ball Height Bet 35:02 Workout Four Running Isabelle 36:21 Snatch Run Strategy 37:27 Power Snatch Banter 39:25 Injury Check In 39:50 Workout Five Breakdown 41:56 Fraser Stats Debate 44:13 Rogue Pig Stories 47:24 Ranch Advantage Talk 49:46 Fan Moments Recap 51:24 Predictions And Bubble 53:49 Taylor Workout Story 57:03 Leaderboard Math Talk 01:05:57 Travel Plans And Rituals 01:07:35 Signing Off Next Week

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Garage Gym Upgrades, Semis Drama & NorCal Recap ft. Tudor Magda| EP. 75

The hosts catch up from home, discussing James’ move and building a garage gym, then share recovery and massage stories before reacting to a hectic semifinals weekend. They cover “Spain Gate” timing/leaderboard controversy where Jonah missed qualifying by two points after a late appeal introduced a fractional-second time, and recap Del Mar/Legends Championship crossover with Games qualifiers. They highlight Dylan Hamming’s rise, Lydia’s dominant win, and Syndicate heartbreak moments including Nate’s handstand-walk penalty and tight leaderboard implications. Tudor Magda joins after NorCal, describes the most painful workout (ring muscle-ups and high-volume thrusters), strategy insights from workout testing, NorCal’s improvements from last year, and receiving prize checks on the podium. The episode ends with talk of online semis, team workouts, branding/social media jokes, and a quick percentage game. 00:00 Remote Catch Up 00:27 Garage Gym Setup 01:50 Massage Talk 04:46 Hot Stone Horror 05:55 Semis Weekend Recap 06:13 Spain Leaderboard Drama 08:50 Legends And NorCal Standouts 13:02 Syndicate Heartbreaks 14:58 Haley Joins Brute 17:43 Tudor Joins The Pod 19:55 NorCalSU Thruster Pain 23:55 Prize Money And Old Comp Stories 26:43 Atlanta Hero WOD Memories 29:56 Games Intake And Singlets 31:06 Rage Bait Predictions Post 32:34 Instagram Brand Pillars 35:01 Testing NorCal Workouts 38:21 Weird Training Methods 39:56 Online Semis Wall Ball Talk 46:45 Games Single Under Meltdown 53:39 Mindset And Big Lifts 57:27 Dating Bits And Team Workouts 59:28 Weekend Headliners Tease 01:00:04 Colton at Syndicate 01:00:43 No Reps and Falls 01:02:41 Elite Pace Reality Check 01:03:16 Paige Bet and Babysitting 01:04:35 Utahoe Joke Break 01:05:49 Team Semis Workouts 01:07:41 Training Partner Drama 01:10:16 Wedding Party Chaos 01:12:55 Romania Percentage Game 01:20:14 Dating Picks and Wrap Up

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Thoughts on Torian Pro | Boys Interrupted Ep. 74

Boys Interrupted Ep. 74: Torian Pro Recap, Justin’s LCQ Plan, Bailey’s Comeback & Games Goals Episode 74 of Boys Interrupted features Dallin, James, Jayson, and a new host recapping the Torian Pro semifinal spectacle and the intense final, including crowd energy and execution under tight standards. Justin details why he missed qualification, discussing a sled-pull blowup due to rope length and pacing, a kettlebell snatch judging issue that led to an appeal and time/placing adjustment, and his plan to pursue the Last Chance Qualifier while resetting with zone-two work. Bailey reflects on qualifying and explains last year’s Torian withdrawal stemming from a heart issue, the recovery period, and the mental process of returning to push hard again, then shares his goal of reaching the Games’ top 10 and last heat. The group also discusses Games programming hints, required physicals, online competition stress, travel, and highlights Ellie’s strong comeback performance. 00:00 New Host Intro 00:48 Watching Torian Pro 01:35 Final Workout Nerves 02:18 Crowd Energy Shift 02:48 Torian Spectacle Talk 03:32 Dave Castro Intel 05:29 Justin Returns Bit 05:46 Bailey Wins and Moving 07:24 Online Semis Jokes 08:39 Justin Event Three Blowup 12:11 No Reps and Appeal 19:35 Weight and Body Fat Banter 23:27 Ellie’s Big Weekend 26:04 Bailey Heart Scare Story 32:44 Mindset Shift and LCQ Plan 37:08 Riley Madden Trajectory 39:30 Dream Games Event 39:59 Giant Strap Talk 40:27 Rustin Signs Off 41:40 LCQ War Stories 43:13 Torian Podium Banter 44:48 Moving And Home Gym Plans 46:16 Trophy Ideas And Echo Bike 48:39 Qualifying Season Chatter 49:32 Semifinal Nate Breakdown 52:43 Letter Bet And Love Language 54:49 Newspaper Vs AI Debate 58:18 Motocross And Percentage Game 01:05:21 Games Goals And Farewell

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Jayson Hopper wins the French Throwdown | Boys Interrupted Ep. 73

The hosts joke about the podcast feeling dysfunctional with Justin absent and everyone spread across major time zones, while Jason shares updates after competing in France and traveling to Nice/Monaco, including rainy conditions, event highlights, and choosing a safe clean. They discuss boat ownership, swimming for Games prep, and debate semifinal difficulty, then address Harry withdrawing because things weren’t clicking despite feeling fine and seeking answers. Conversation shifts to LCQ misery, training plans and potential Games camps, plus content fatigue and a video discussion about HGH detectability and risks. Justin calls in from CrossFit Torrance ahead of his semifinal weekend, chats about workouts and travel plans with Bailey, and the group closes with more friendly banter and Jason heading to sleep. 00:00 Pod Chaos Check In 01:13 Guest Pod Flex 01:59 Jayson In France 03:30 French Throwdown Breakdown 05:55 Boat Talk And Swim Prep 07:39 Harry Withdraws Explained 10:04 LCQ Misery Stories 13:48 2014 Games Nostalgia 15:30 Fatigue And Demo Team 18:02 Travel Planning And Ticket Fines 20:46 Hiller Fatigue Talk 21:03 HGH Detection Debate 23:29 Most Improved Memories 24:30 Spirit Of The Games 25:22 Planning Games Camp 26:43 Heat Training War Stories 27:20 Justin Joins From Australia 30:57 Semifinal Workouts Breakdown 32:07 Gym Tour And Semifinal Banter 35:17 Monaco Plans And Gambling 36:24 Signing Off And Teasers

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Jayson’s Live Mindset Shift for the French Throwdown | Boys Interrupted Ep. 72

Morning Pod in France: French Throwdown Prep, Training Volume, Injuries & Games Talk In a morning podcast, the hosts joke about training schedules, food tracking, and learning French as Jason arrives in France to compete at the French Throwdown and hopes to see Harry Lightfoot. They discuss travel fatigue, the venue, competitors on the roster, and the value of having a coach for training versus competition warmups. Conversation shifts to post-semis travel plans (including Monaco), pre-competition food, and confusion over Europe vs the European Union. They answer questions about choosing which semifinal to attend (prize purse vs timing and fallback options), social media engagement, friendship dynamics approaching the CrossFit Games, injury visibility among Brute athletes, training volume and intensity pacing, and finish with gear, reading, and well-wishes for Jason’s weekend. 00:00 Morning podcast banter 01:01 Food tracking talk 02:14 Jason arrives in France 04:51 Venue and rivals 06:33 Coaches and warmups 10:02 Social media collabs 11:31 Monaco travel plans 13:04 Food abroad and Europe debate 17:52 Home gym and training volume 23:57 Games hype and semis choices 32:09 Wild comments and Q and A 35:21 Making friends discussion 36:28 Best Friends Limits 36:55 How Guys Bond 37:22 Stewarding Your Circle 38:15 Men Talking Deeper 39:04 Groups Counseling Habits 41:06 Competition Changes Friendship 42:59 Games Week Hangouts 43:48 Injury Prone Rumors 44:42 Injuries Reveal Weakness 45:15 Games Hardo Debate 46:57 Too Many Events Talk 48:07 Authentic On Camera 48:53 Streaming Marathon Ideas 50:15 Least Themselves On Camera 52:28 Pre Games Letters 53:46 Dumb Purchases Regrets 56:41 Points Hacks Costco 57:15 Call Of Duty Rivalry 59:30 Fitness Industry Biggest Lie 01:01:29 RPE Pacing Intensity 01:04:14 AI Video Tangent 01:05:14 Boat Monaco Memories 01:07:23 Sleep Carbs Book Club 01:09:44 Final Good Luck Sendoff

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Jayson Explains Paris Move + French Throwdown Workouts Breakdown | Boys Interrupted Ep. 71

The boys banter about being spread across time zones (Hawaii, Eastern, London, Australia) and discuss training schedules, including Justin’s experience in Australia with limited public tracks and a painted grass track, plus a two-mile ruck trail run announced for the Torian Pro. Jayson addresses criticism about “taking advantage of the system” by traveling, explaining he wants multiple in-person qualification chances and to avoid the online semifinals; after missing Mayhem due to a groin issue, he decides to compete at the French Throwdown in Paris as insurance before Syndicate. They pull up and react to several French Throwdown workouts (run/row, Echo bike snatches and bar muscle-ups, dumbbell thrusters and burpees, a toes-to-bar/bench/box jump/rope climb chipper, a 6RM front squat plus handstand walk, and a deadlift/lunge/clean/shoulder-to-overhead workout), touch on WFP deadlift numbers and testing talk, mention CrossFit’s new CEO Bruce Edwards, and briefly discuss live-streaming issues and a potential Flow Elite partnership. 00:00 Timezone Chaos Intro 00:50 Training Plans and Daily Schedules 01:48 Australia Track Hunt 02:58 Victorian Semifinal Trail Run 04:55 Regionals Nostalgia and Spot Talk 05:40 Gaming the Qualifying System 06:56 Jason Explains Paris Decision 09:57 WZA and Mayhem Fallout 11:25 French Throwdown Workouts Breakdown 14:23 Sprint Thrusters and Burpees 16:02 Pyramid Chipper Preview 18:12 Front Squat Max and Points Debate 22:49 WFP Deadlift Numbers and Testing 23:58 Final Event Deadlift Lunge Clean 25:40 How Semifinal Spots Get Assigned 27:06 Online Semis Debate 29:00 Travel Plans and Semis Spots 30:00 Hawaii Recap and Stream Drama 31:15 FloElite Collab and Ethics 34:33 Syndicate Plans and Callouts 36:44 New CrossFit CEO Talk 42:12 Programming and Lift Speculation 45:36 Gym PRs and Testing Workouts 50:20 Training Mindset and Motivation 52:43 Signing Off and Prayer Talk

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Dallin and James Qualify for the CrossFit Games at Legends | Boys Interrupted Ep. 70

CrossFit Games Tickets Punched, Programming Debates & Syndicate Preview | Boys Interrupted The hosts recap a weekend competition where James and Dallin, both CrossFit Games qualifiers, battled closely and celebrated with a group house stay while watching streams, including a chaotic women’s race decided in the last event. They discuss event changes and equipment issues, including a last-minute run being removed, unusually heavy bike/ski machines with standardized damper settings, and a dumbbell weight change due to not having enough equipment. They break down key workouts like the final event and a DT-style test, note how the heavy skier affected pulling fatigue, and highlight Dylan Hamming’s strong performance and potential to qualify. Jayson shares nerves about upcoming semifinals, talks Syndicate roster strength, and debates whether the weekend was a well-rounded test, while the group teases each other about support, stress, and future events like WFP. 00:00 Qualifiers On The Pod 01:01 House Hangout Weekend 01:48 Womens Race Chaos 02:21 Final Workout Breakdown 02:56 Dumbbell Weight Drama 03:24 Dylan Hamming Spotlight 04:52 Running In Qualifiers 05:32 Heavy Machines Deep Dive 09:06 Knee Stress And Lead 10:45 Programming Controversy Talk 14:49 Syndicate Roster Preview 15:52 Semis Pressure And Victorian 17:48 JR Programming Praise 18:50 Bri Vegas Banter 19:13 Casino Plans And Mini Golf 19:27 Who Walked Behind Justin 20:51 DT Workout Breakdown 21:28 Top Four Gap Talk 22:47 John Young Screenshot Twist 23:52 Jason Is Salty 27:34 Syndicate Narrative 28:58 Games Training Timing 31:02 Storylines And Rivalries 33:17 Upcoming Semis And WFP 34:52 Wrap Up And Next Episode

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Mayhem Classic and Guest Mat Fraser | Boys Interrupted Ep. 69

In Episode 69 of Boys Interrupted, the hosts preview Matt Fraser joining the show, debrief early CrossFit Games qualification results and standout semifinal moments like the Gwen clean and jerk workout, and discuss athletes’ grit and strategy. They address Jason Hopper’s decision to skip a competition due to injury and talk about upcoming events including Legends, Syndicate, and Justin competing at Torian/Down Under in Australia with Ellie after her green card. Matt Fraser then joins to discuss fatherhood, hobbies in retirement, cooking for the first time in years, flying, and building HWPO from early expectations to rapid growth with a larger team. He shares stories about testing workouts with visiting athletes, coaching Mal and Jason, Vermont training life, leaving HQ involvement, and how social media clips and behind-the-scenes experiences shaped perceptions of his views on CrossFit. 00:00 Episode Kickoff Live 00:48 Matt Frazier Hype 02:25 Semifinals Debrief 04:19 Gwen Workout Breakdown 07:19 Grit Moments Highlights 08:32 Rich Commentary Drama 10:42 Upcoming Competitions Talk 12:45 Torian Trip Plans 15:47 Syndicate And Sentiment 17:33 Matt Joins The Show 18:20 Dad Life And Hobbies 23:43 Kids And Training Balance 28:44 HWPO Growth Story 31:32 Impactful Fan Stories 34:05 From Athlete to Coach 35:56 Vermont Tester Weekend 43:50 Why Heavy Isabel 47:04 Have Athletes Caught Up 53:49 Coaching Jason’s Edge 01:01:41 Wrestling Gone Wrong 01:06:53 More Vermont Memories 01:08:11 Zone Two Chaos 01:09:58 Trail Run Rivalries 01:12:14 Jayson Leaves HWPO 01:14:30 Vermont Aftermath 01:17:09 Social Media Spin 01:18:58 Zoo Livestream Context 01:25:13 Fixing CrossFit Limits 01:27:52 HWPO Mission Growth 01:31:49 Equity Joke Story 01:34:19 Rogan Backlash Explained 01:40:24 CrossFit Community Love 01:47:59 Wrap Up And Semis

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CrossFit WAGs Chat—Semifinals Tease, Green Card Win, New Builds & Big Dreams | Girls Interrupted

Girly Time: CrossFit WAGs Chat—Semifinals Tease, Green Card Win, New Builds & Big Dreams In this “girly time” episode, the women take over from the boys, joke about always being early, and share behind-the-scenes stories from Waterpalooza. They welcome Danica, discuss being called “WAGs,” and chat about loving live sports and golf, plus dreams of family compounds with animals and gardens. Ellie announces she received her long-awaited U.S. green card and is traveling back to Australia soon, while keeping semifinals plans under wraps. Graceanne shares starting to teach hot yoga sculpt-style classes and working through imposter syndrome. Danica updates on a delayed move into a new-build home, explains her work as a compounding pharmacist, and her functional medicine studies and education-focused content. They trade first-meeting stories with James and share Ellie and Justin’s training-partners-to-dating timeline, then invite viewers to suggest future topics. 00:00 Girls Take Over 01:28 Boys Always Late 02:33 Meet Danica 05:08 WAGs And Reality TV 06:18 Golf And Live Sports 09:27 Dream Family Compound 10:52 Siblings And Growing Up 15:52 Aussie Sports Initiation 17:34 Green Card Win 20:27 Teaching Yoga Sculpt 28:44 Hot Tub And New House 30:24 Pharmacy And Functional Medicine 32:47 Long Form Content Wins 33:52 Education Over Treatment 36:37 Pharmacy School Gaps 38:46 James Social Battery 40:31 Meeting James Stories 51:19 Jason First Impressions 53:33 Garden Plans And Planters 56:01 Ellie And Justin Origin 01:04:21 Corrine And Dallin Meet Cute 01:07:03 Wrapping Up And Next Live

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Jay Crouch Penalty Drama, Mayhem Preview, and Giveaways | Boys Interrupted Ep. 67

The hosts reminisce about a SoCal circle game, then discuss Jay Crouch receiving a major penalty in Quarterfinal workout 1 for a missed overhead squat rep and rumors of an edited clock, debating what Dave Castro claimed and noting Jay denied wrongdoing and posted his video. They chat about online-competition judging, video flags, and past penalties, then preview upcoming Mayhem events (including a 5K run and other released workouts) and debate whether 5Ks should be simple track runs or trail runs. The episode includes discussion of Bible study and tithing, a story about Jason colliding with a kid during track intervals, and community updates like Girls Interrupted going live. They announce giveaway winners for GOAD memberships and award a custom Rogue barbell based on a standout comment, then close with Jason’s travel and goals for Mayhem. 00:00 SoCal Circle Game 01:13 Jay Crouch Penalty Talk 04:09 Tithing And Giving 06:04 Bible Study And Voice Memos 07:33 Did Jay Edit The Clock 13:43 Giveaways And Side Quests 14:56 24 Hour Ski Strategy 16:54 Girls Interrupted Updates 19:06 Birthday Shoutouts And Dino Bones 23:12 Mayhem Workouts And 5K Debate 27:56 Miami Track Story Setup 30:38 Legends Invite Confusion 31:40 Legends Field Breakdown 32:29 Fixing Semifinals Format 34:11 Regionals Return Proposal 36:34 Donation Comment Chaos 38:41 Track Collision Storytime 42:06 Giveaway Winners Shoutouts 49:10 Rogue Bar Poem Winner 51:46 Nostalgia TV Talk 55:36 Chess Cheating Rabbit Hole 57:11 Mayhem Preview Wrap Up

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Boys Interrupted | Special Surprise Guest

Icelandic Open Standouts Join the Show: Training, Weaknesses, and French Throwdown Plans The hosts go live for a special Thursday episode featuring two young Icelandic CrossFit athletes who drew attention by finishing first and second in Open Week 1, discuss how to pronounce their Icelandic names, and review their overall Open results (29th and 79th). They talk about how the rest of the Open and Quarterfinals went, identifying gymnastics capacity—especially muscle-ups—as a key weakness, while noting a preference for heavy barbells that didn’t appear in this year’s tests. The conversation includes a past DM about coaching, training history and ages, work and school (including physical therapy studies), and Icelandic culture topics like training with BK and eating dried fish. They outline upcoming competition plans to attend the French Throwdown individually and pursue a team Games path, including early worm training experiences, before closing with jokes and banter. 00:00 Special Edition Kickoff 00:36 Meet the Icelandic Guests 01:40 Name Pronunciations 02:51 Open Week One Shock 03:57 Audio Issues and Translation 05:11 Coaching DM Storytime 06:45 Training Backgrounds 08:59 Reading the Old DM 10:04 Wild Donation Interlude 13:01 Open Results Breakdown 14:13 Weaknesses and Quarterfinals 16:13 Workout Strategy Showdown 18:08 Do They Train Together 18:43 Iceland Farm Instagram 19:57 Training With Iceland Legends 20:12 Inside Jokes and Wrap 20:37 Icelandic Shark Snacks 21:46 Iceland Trip Stories 22:19 Where Everyone Lives 23:08 Gaming Talk Detour 23:42 Season Plans Semis 24:31 French Throwdown Drama 25:57 Coach Signs Off 26:19 Audio Issues Fix 27:09 Jobs And Daily Life 28:28 Goals And Team Push 29:54 Team Qualifying Explained 31:21 Worm Training Reality 33:01 Fortnite And PS5 35:17 Fantasy Football Roast 36:05 Wrap Up And Banter

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