Episodes
We now have the full slate of dates for ALL of the CrossFit Games competitions, as the Legends Championship announced the details for the Masters' divisions. Brent Fikowski from the PFAA joins the show to shed some insight onto the current state of affairs for athlete exemptions, and why he thinks there is a better way forward for everyone involved. 
Published 02/09/24
The super team news keeps coming as a new team in Europe joins the party. Tommy and Lauren break down the exciting new team from Sweden that has a podium pedigree. A new batch of athletes are returning from Drug Sanctions, plus we took a trip down memory lane in honor of Sean Woodland's 50th birthday to revisit our favorite live calls from his time as "The Voice Of The CrossFit Games."
Published 02/06/24
We have another super team throwing it's hat into the ring. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the foursome from Down Under that looks to shake up the team competition in 2024. Sam Kwant joins the show to talk about his 3rd place performance at Wodapalooza, his goals for 2024 and why he thinks he often gets overlooked. Plus, the latest Open registration numbers and why Ellie Turner is fed up. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and...
Published 02/02/24
Tom Brady is teaming up with NOBULL. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the news that TB12 is joining forces with the shoe and apparell brand. Artificial intelligence is making its way into the fitness landscape, but will it work? Jack Farlow joins the show to talk about balancing a full school schedule with training, being the youngest of nine kids and breaking through to the upper echelons of the sport of fitness. Plus, Lauren hates dating apps and a friend ruins Sean's surprise.
Published 01/30/24
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if it's more beneficial to have team and Individual competitions together or separately, whether the trend of living at a training camp is dying, and what year had the best programming at the CrossFit Games. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Ellia Miller and Tim Paulson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below:...
Published 01/28/24
The 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth, Emma Lawson, joins the show to talk about her expectations for 2024, graduating from high school, the dynamic between her and Jack Farlow, where she gets her confidence and how she stays so level-headed. Plus, Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss the recent article from Mike Halpin on The Morning Chalk Up tracking Open registration for 2024.
Published 01/26/24
Brent Fikowski joins the show fresh off his 2nd place finish at Wodapalooza. He gives his thoughts on how the partnership between the PFAA and Wodapalooza went in its first year, highlights from his individual performance in Miami, how his recent success will affect his training moving forward, and what the PFAA hopes to accomplish in 2024. This episode is presented by Thridzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. ...
Published 01/23/24
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether CrossFit events should move indoors, if they love or hate a two-attempt lifting event, and what some of their biggest surprises at Wodapalooza were. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler, and Snorri Baron. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below:...
Published 01/22/24
The 2023 offseason is officially over and the 2024 Games season is quickly approaching. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their top 10 questions heading into the year. Can Toomey win seven? Will any more super teams emerge? How will Ft. Worth stack up against the other Games locations? Plus, Lauren sees a movie and gives her subsequent review of an action classic..
Published 01/19/24
2024 Wodapalooza is officially in the books. Day four of competition wrapped up with some exciting races for both Elite Teams divisions. Sean, Tommy and Lauren look back on the biggest moments, talk about what might be done in the future when it comes to inclement weather, and award their Team and Moment of the day.
Published 01/15/24
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss GORUCK as the official shoe and clothing sponsor, whether CrossFit needs a title sponsor, potential concerns with the WheelWOD Games happening on the same weekend as WZA SoCal, and some predictions for TYR Wodapalooza. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Caroline Lambray, and Tim Paulson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link...
Published 01/14/24
The Elite Team competition is underway in Miami. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first day of action, give their Moment of the Day, and reveal their Team of the Day. Plus, a live appearance from some CrossFit fans from the Northeast. This episode is presented by Reebok. Head to reebok.com to shop the brand new Nano X4.
Published 01/14/24
We have crowned individual champions at Wodapalooza. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap Friday in Miami, give their biggest surprises for both the men and the women, award their Moment and Athlete of the Day, and give take a quick look ahead to the team competition. Our Wodapalooza coverage is presented by Reebok. Head to reebok.com to shop the brand new Nano X4.
Published 01/13/24
The first three events are down for the Elite Individuals at Wodapalooza. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap all the action, give their Top Moment of the Day and name their Athletes of the Day. Our Wodapalooza coverage is presented by Reebok. Head to reebok.com to shop the brand new Nano X4.  
Published 01/12/24
It's Wodapalooza week! Sean, Tommy and Lauren welcome Director of Training Footwear for Reebok, Tal Short to the show to talk about the newest edition of the Nano. Tal discusses what they take into account when designing a new interation, how Reebok plans to stay engaged with the CrossFit community and what cools things the brand has going on down in Miami this week. The crew also takes a look at some of the top competition storylines at Wodapalooza with another edition of "Buy or Sell." ...
Published 01/09/24
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether competitions should be required to announce prize purses ahead of time, if nutrition challenges offer more benefit than downfall, and what division is more exciting for spectators at TYR WZA, Elite individuals or Elite teams. Our contestants include Matt O'keefe, Chase Ingraham Justin Cotler, and Jason Croxon. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "DEATHBY" to save 15% and...
Published 01/07/24
It's been a busy couple of days in the CrossFit world. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the unveiling of the new Games logo and the announcement of GORUCK as the new apparel and footwear sponsor of the CrossFit Games. Plus, Tommy finds out where his team finished in The Standard 24-hour rowing challenge.
Published 01/05/24
Noah Ohlsen is shifting gears after 10 individual appearances at the CrossFit Games. He is getting ready to head into the team competition in 2024. Sean and Tommy talk to him about how he recruited Tola Morakinyo and Lena Richter, what he's learned about competing on a team, and what it would mean to him to finally stand on top of the podium at the CrossFit Games.
Published 01/02/24
It's time for our Second Annual End of the Year Awards Show! Sean, Tommy and Lauren select the best moments, athletes, performances, stories and events from 2023. Some were obvious while others required a bit of a debate. In the end, only one nominee from each category could bring home the hardware. This episode is presented by Airwaav. Head to airwaav.com and use the code TEF15 to save 15% on your order.
Published 12/29/23
Lauren Kalil caught up with the 6-time Fittest Woman on Earth Tia Toomey while the two of them were at the Grove Games in the Middle East.  Toomey talks about her adventurous offseason, the latest with PROVEN, her biggest takeaways from the Rogue Invitational and whether she would ever consider competing on a team. This episode is presented by Momentous. Go to livemomentous.com and use code ELITE for 15% off your order.
Published 12/26/23
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether HYROX will replace CrossFit for everyday members and its impact on affiliates, whether CrossFit partnering with Semifinals is better than CrossFit running it themselves, how CrossFit can grow the competitive sport abroad, AND -- in a round of overtime, the contestants bring up trash talk in sports and fasting for 72 hours! Our contestants include Matt O'keefe, Justin Cotler, and Jason Khalipa. Want to maximize your...
Published 12/24/23
CrossFit Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to go over the 2024 rulebook, lessons he's learned over the past two-plus years, programming the Quarterfinals for a larger field and the challenges a new Games venue presents. Plus, more athletes and coaches are leaving CompTrain, we know when tickest go on sale for the Games and we unveil the official TEF drinking game.
Published 12/22/23
The two-time Fittest Man on Earth tries his hand at a new sport as Justin Medeiros enters his first powerlifting meet. Lauren is back from the Middle East and recaps her time at the Grove Games. NOBULL has a new COO and the crew checks in on their top five offseason questions.
Published 12/19/23
On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what is the sweet spot for competing in the off-season, whether CrossFit should bring back teams of six, and if the solution to CrossFit coverage would be to hire a full media team at HQ again. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, Niki Brazier, and Ellia Miller. Make sure to download the Strongest app for free if you want to maximize your training! Click the link below for more info: https://strongest.com/train/
Published 12/17/23
Lazar Dukic just finished 3rd at the Dubai Fitness Championship and is getting ready to compete again this weekend at The Grove Games. Tommy and Lauren talk to him about his experience in Dubai, training with Roman Khrennikov and what he's learned so far this offseason. Plus, Noah Ohlsen reveals two of the athletes who will be joining him in the team competition this upcoming season. This episode is presented by Momentous. Head to livemomentous.com and use the code "ELITE" to save 15% on...
Published 12/15/23