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The Spin Podcast

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CrossFit Games Podcast that keeps you up-to-date on the CrossFit Games, World Fitness Project, United GRID League and more. Tune in for athlete interviews, Blind Rankings, Games Mountain and Viewer Comments. Join Tyler, John and Spin every week.

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  • Thursday · 2 hr 15 min

    What is CrossFit's brand?

    ***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • August 20 · 2 hr 16 min

    Would Mat Fraser Win the 2026 CrossFit Games?

    John Young dug deep and calculated how Mat Fraser in his peak would fare against James Sprague, Dallin Pepper and Jay Crouch with the 2026 CrossFit Games programming. Would Fraser still be the Fittest Man on Earth or has the new generation passed him by?***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • August 13 · 1 hr 59 min

    CrossFit Games Hall of Fame Reveal | WZA SoCal | Prize Money Updates

    ***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • August 6 · 1 hr 58 min

    2026 Predictions...How wrong were we?

    Back on December 31, we gave our predictions for 2026. How are those predictions looking? What did we get right? What did we get wrong?We also debut the SPIN CrossFit Games Hall of Fame.Vote on SPIN PICKS: https://spinpicks.base44.app/***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/XENOM: https://xenom.global/tickets?ref=SPINJY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • July 30 · 2 hr 17 min

    How good were the 2026 CrossFit Games? | CAC recommendations for 2027 w/ Seth Page

    We look back at last week and the 2026 CrossFit Games. What did we like, what did we NOT like? We also review what John got correct...and what he didn't.And Seth Page from the CrossFit Athlete Council joins to discuss the CAC recommendations for the 2027 CrossFit Games season.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • July 21 · 2 hr 19 min

    2026 CrossFit Games Prediction Show

    The show you should have had last Wednesday...***SPIN PICKS: https://spinpicks.base44.app/***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)

  • July 9 · 2 hr 16 min

    Day 1 Event Winner Predictions: 2026 CrossFit Games

    And who leaked the run course outside the SAP Center?***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)

  • July 2 · 2 hr 12 min

    2026 CrossFit Games: What We Know

    ...and don't know.Plus, JY shares his experience competing at XENOM Dallas last weekend!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • June 25 · 2 hr 8 min

    Janie Cheverie & Tier Ranking the CrossFit Games Field

    Janie Cheverie is *most likely* Games bound. Then we tier rank the 30 men and 30 women who will compete at the 2026 CrossFit Games. *** Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • June 18 · 2 hr 3 min

    2026 CrossFit Games Mountain...

    JY has updated CrossFit Games Mountain following the close of Online Semifinals!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • June 11 · 2 hr 10 min

    CrossFit Online Semifinals Preview & Bayley Martin joins

    Bayley Martin might join, he might not. Tune in to find out...***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPINGymCreatives:https://medialaunchio.notion.site/CrossFit-Affiliate-Media-Resources-1edb52265dc7807e8282ee3052af8008

  • June 4 · 2 hr 11 min

    Syndicate Crown Podium Finishers Join | THE SPIN

    Austin Hatfield, Lydia Fish, Ty Jenkins, Saxon Panchik, Haley Adams and Alison Scudds drop in during this week's episode. All six qualified for the 2026 CrossFit Games via Syndicate Crown (Scudds was on a team). ***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:GORILLA MIND: https://gorillamind.com/discount/SPINFROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • May 21 · 1 hr 54 min

    Torian Pro Preview, French Throwdown Recap, CrossFit Games Updates

    Why does John pick Justin Medeiros over Ricky Garard? Why does he think Kyra Milligan will qualify? Was the French Throwdown too easy for Jayson Hopper? Should all Semifinals get 3 spots to the Games? What are your favorite things about Australia? Who is the new Chief People Officer at CrossFit? Will the Big Bob actually be pushed down the road at the SAP Center? All these questions and more are answered on this episode of THE SPIN! ***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

  • May 7 · 2 hr 7 min

    J.R. Howell Talks Syndicate Crown Team Workouts, Dallin Pepper attempts Name That Athlete.

    J.R. Howell joins THE SPIN to walk through the team events for Syndicate Crown. ***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

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  • May 4 · 1 hr 24 min

    CrossFit's New CEO, Legends Championship Recap, Copa Sur Preview | THE SPIN

    Welcome to THE SPIN...where we discuss all the CrossFit Games news!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

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  • April 27 · 2 hr 4 min

    Legends Championship Preview, FloElite & Paywalls, & CRASH Crescendo

    John Wood fills in for Spin... Legends Championship PreviewFloElite & PaywallsCRASH Crescendo Live Stream***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

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