It's a jam-packed show this week! Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins Sean and Tommy as he puts the finishing touches on the team events for the 2024 CrossFit Games. Boz talks about how the decision was made for him to focus solely on teams this year, what the collaborative process is like between him and Dave Castro, what he thinks makes a good team event and the lessons he's learned about how to program for the Games. Two-time Affiliate Cup Champ Andrea Nisler then joins the show to...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the Games should program multiple running tests, events that would gain viewership and if anyone can take down 6-time CrossFit Games champ Tia-Clair Toomey. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: ...

Justin Medeiros is trying to get himself back on top of the podium after finishing 13th at the CrossFit Games last year. He talks with Tommy Marquez about what he learned from last seasaon, how he gained momentum with his win at the North America West Semifinals and what he's doing to put the finishing touches on his preparations for Texas. Dave Castro is saying there will be a new movement at the CrossFit Games this year. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their thoughts on what it could be and...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether a strength test should be programmed before or after cuts, if testing open water events is necessary, and if the CrossFit Games were to program fight matchups, who they'd want to see and which athlete would win. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Caroline Lambray, and Marco Coppola. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: ...

Details of the 2024 CrossFit Games continue to be revealed almost daily. We know two events the individuals will face in Fort Worth - "Chad" and "Run Swim." The Games are returning to ESPN for the second straight year. Find out how and where you can watch all the action.  Dave Castro is saying the CrossFit Games could be heading overseas sooner rather than later. We have another failed drug test out of semifinals. We'll tell you who is out and who is stepping in.  And the TYR Cup athletes...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss predictions for what the twist could be on "Chad," movements that need to be tested at the Games before the field is cut down and where the best place to host the 2027 CrossFit Games in Europe could be. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below. ...

It's a 4th of July extravaganza on this week's episode! First, Dave Castro is back in the business of programming the CrossFit Games. What can we expect to see him unveil in Texas? Three of the top four men in Asia tested positive for banned substances. Is it time to rethink the way we backfill these spots? Cuts return to the CrossFit Games and another Reps Ahead Pro event is in the books. The fittest Americans join the show for a special edition of Podium Picks. Arielle Loewen and Dallin...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss programming ideas during the Games for 'Friday Night Lights' at Farrington Field, thoughts surrounding Dave Castro interviewing all 80 individual Games athletes, and the best ways to backfill athletes as a result of failed drug tests. Our contestants include Caroline Lambray, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link...

Well, it's been an eventful week. Tommy is gonna be a dad and Sean gives us the latest on what's going on with the decision CrossFit made to not include him in the Games broadcast this year. There's going to be some Friday Night Lights going down at the CrossFit Games and Jacob Heppner sees his winning streak at Tactical Games events come to an end. CrossFit Games rookie Chris Ibarra talks with Lauren Kalil about his upcoming trip to Fort Worth while Sean and Tommy take a closer look at all...

Plenty of stuff went on off the competition floor this week in the CrossFit world. We have more information on the prize purse for all the divisions and CrossFit recently filed a trademark application that makes it seem like they are getting closer to releasing their own app. CrossFit Games Rookie Aimee Cringle joins the show to talk about her finally being able to believe in herself and her love for breakfast buffets. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a closer look at the 12 women who will be...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether CrossFit should own the name "CrossFit," what the most impactful moment for growth has been and who they predict will be the 2024 Rookie of the Year. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: ...

Sean, Tommy and Lauren run down the headlines from the past week including HYROX crowning it's 2024 Elite 15 World Champions and the latest online competition from CrossFit, the Service Cup.  Then it's time to check in on the top questions heading into 2024 with the help of Wilson Pak from the Syndicate Crown. This episode is presented by Garmin. Head to garmin.com to shop their selection of smart watches including the Epix Pro model. This episode is sponsorted by Thirdzy. Use the code...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the Rogue Invitational Qualifiers ranking system VS CrossFit's worldwide ranking system, which athlete's stock increased the most during Semifinals and how each contestant would invest one million dollars into CrossFit. Our contestants include Tommy Marquez, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: ...

Rogue unveiled its new Invitational Qualifying System this week. Resident smart person Barclay Dale joins the show to talk about what he likes, what needs improvement and what the CrossFit World Wide Ranking System should steal. It's time to hand out grades now that Semifinals are in the rear view mirror. Sean, Tommy and Lauren hand out marks for everything from programming on on-site atmosphere. Find out which aspects of the competitions passed with flying colors and which ones require some...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether spot allocations at Semifinals were distributed correctly, if the order of events matters when it comes to who earned Games spots, if there's a benefit to bringing back the Last Chance Qualifier and the biggest overlooked moments from Semifinals. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe, and Justin Cotler. Get your Garmin today using the link below: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/894067/pn/010-02803-10

The final day of competition at the Syndicate Crown had a little bit of everything. There was drama, incredible performances, heartbreak and triumph. Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down day 3 in Knoxville and start setting the table for what we are going to see at the CrossFit Games in Texas.

There's a lot to go over after the second day of competition at the Syndicate Crown. Sean and Tommy take a closer look at the controversial no-calls and calls during the final heat of men's event 3 and set the table for Sunday for the individuals. We had some exciting moments in the team competition as the final qualifying spot in Knoxville comes down to the last event and one team's honesty nearly costs them a trip to Texas.

We are down to the final week of Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look back at week number two before looking ahead to the Syndicate Crown. Justin Medeiros looked like his old self at the West Coast Classic while Abigail Domit stands atop the podium for the women. But most of the talk about what happened in Carson has to do more with who wasn't there than who was. The crew talks about the lack of attendance and what might help put more people in the seats in the future. One of the...

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways to increase attendance at live events, whether event wins should be worth more than 100 points, if Justin Medeiros is "back," and the biggest moments from this past Semifinals weekend. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Kenny Johnson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: ...

The first weekend of Semifinals was not without controversy. Sean, Tommy and Lauren dive into what led to the slow response to Rebecka Vitesson's knee injury during the French Throwdown. Jeremy Austin is ready to call a full weekend of action at the Torian Pro. He sits down with Sean and tells us what he'll be watching this weekend in Australia. CrossFit action is returning to Carson, CA for the first time since 2016. The crew gives their top storylines heading into the West Coast Classic.

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Europe is the new capital of CrossFit, what CrossFit should do if there's an injury on the competition floorand whether the tides are shifting from veterans to rookies. In two bonus rounds, each contestant gave their biggest weekend winner and discussed the impact of not reseeding the field before the final event. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery...

We have our first group of individual Games qualifiers as both the Europe and Asia Semifinal have wrapped up three days of competition. Sean and Tommy recap all the top stories and performances, talk about who stood out, the chaos that unfolded for the European men in event 6 and what conclusions we can draw from the Far East and French Throwdowns. This episode is presented by Northern Spirit. Head to northernspirit-sport.com to shop their line of CrossFit branded apparel.

One day of competition remains in France and South Korea. We know the first 9 teams that are going to be making their ways to Fort Worth, Texas to compete in the CrossFit Games. With 3 events remaining for the individuals, plenty can happen on Sunday. In Europe, it's tight on top of the women's leaderboard while there are some major surprises on the men's side. Over in Asia, Veterans are leading the way on the women's side while the two top men are hoping to hold on for their first trips to...

We are through the first of three days of competition at the Europe and Asia Semifinals. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first three events for the teams and the opening event for the individuals. We had a couple big surprises in Europe as a pair of favorites have dug themselves an early hole. Who has the best chance of climbing out? A team in Asia is threatening to run away with the competition after winning the first three events and a close race in the opening event for the Europen women...