Clydesdale Media Podcast

Army JAG Jack Rozema is making his return to Semi Finals, this year with a plan to qualify for the CrossFit Games. Placing 15th at Granite Games last year, he's filled some holes and is ready to get back to action. Jack's recently been following Underdogs Athletics programming, spent some time in Virginia training with fellow atlas Games competitor Connor Duddy and is ready to "surrender the outco...

Meet Oklahoma Native Parker Foster who's making his semifinals debut at Atlas Games. Coming off of an appearance at West Coast Classic in 2021 with Team CrossFit Koda Norman, he's feeling ready for his first Individual competition. Parker's athletic career prior to CrossFit left him with a fractured vertebra and since 2018 he's been building back up to be highly competitive once again. Parker's be...

Dave Castro Is Back, Atlas Games, Strength in Dept and Copa Sur start this weekend to lock up the final spots for the CrossFit Games. Cat goes pole Vaulting for the 2nd Time and cramps up. We all need a little more fitnessing coming off the last few weeks and Charlie stills needs mobility.

Ellie made the decision to choose CrossFit over basketball for more longevity. A long time team athlete is now ready to show her stuff on the individual floor. She uses her knowledge as a nutrition coach to fuel and recover optimally for competition.

Addison Dog Mom of Murph, Air National Guard Member trains at CrossFit Free along with 2 other athletes competing at Atlas Games. She can't wait to see how far she has come on weeknesses she has been working on.

Hayley just got married last weekend, but is putting off her honeymoon until July to prepare for the Atlas Games. This math teacher squeezes in training around coaching basketball and teaching her classes.

After a long wait, Logan got his invite to the Atlas Games. Logan made sure he kept training through the drama of waiting on his invite and now is focused on increasing volume and recovery. Plans to do a mock up if the workouts are released in time. Hoping to celebrate a great weekend in Montreal.

Meet Hattie Kanyo, former wildfire firefighter, collegiate athlete and member of the National Team for Functional Fitness Federation, Hattie is excited for the opportunity to compete at this level, stay in her lane and stick to her plan. Back from a 10-month stint in Bali, she's looking to go back after the Games to continue training in person with her coach and see where her athletic abilities ca...

This 23 year old student, husband and father of 5 month old Kase has sprung on the scene in just the last 2 years making his semifinal debut in Montreal next weekend. A former collegiate baseball player (catcher) turned competitive CrossFitter, Drake has competed in back to back iron games and is ready to learn and continue his trajectory. His dog's name is Fraser for goodness sake. He's serious a...

Aside from planning her wedding in just a few short months, Nikki is ready to show off all her hard work in her first in-person competition in what seems like forever. Working with Dom and Brute Strength, she's looking to make big moves at Atlas Games. No matter what, she wants everyone to know how hard she's worked and how much she cares. Good Luck Nikki!

Ashley's quick rise to semi-final caliber athlete started a little over a year ago after her first open in 2021. Coached by her husband, Brute staffer Micah, she now "has a plan" and is looking to make a name for herself this weekend in Minnesota.

Cat chats with Nurse Anesthetist and semifinalist rookie Andrea Chiovitti. With WZA being her only other big indy competition experience, she's looking to fight next weekend at Granite Games and prove she belongs. As one of the tallest athletes in the field at 5'10', she's going to make those 10' wall balls look EASY! And as a collegiate track athlete, she's excited to take the field.

Meet Invictus Team member Brittany as she and her team return to Semifinals after their big win at the West Coast Classic back in 2021. They are looking to pouch their ticket to Madison. Also, most importantly, Cat and Brittany review this week's Crumbl Cookie Menu.

Paige talks about her hockey career and how long trips to be able to play with her mom developed a bond between them that still exists today. Paige's mom still proudly displays shirts at competitions that say Paige's Mom. Paige has gone through some life transformations over the past year and it has translated into nothing but good things on the competition floor. After a very Consistent weekend a...

This father of 2 is making his second semi final appearance as an individual. Placing top 20 at MACC in 2021, he's been focused on higher skill gymnastics and is ready to showcase his topline strength along with his improvements in other areas as he faces another 6 tests in Minnesota. Working a full-time job building custom homes, training for competition and being a husband and father of 2 youngs...

Kyle is ready to make a name for himself at his fist Semi Final this coming weekend. A former weightlifter, he's ready to show that his tall stature, while maybe not the norm, is an advantage. This PA native now living in Connecticut is chomping at the bit to represent the affiliate he owns and manages - Golden Goose CrossFit all while making his move to the next level of competition.

This Special Ed high school school teacher and former gymnast out of CrossFit Praus is making her Semi Final debut after just a few years doing CrossFit! She's practiced the workouts and ready to show her stuff on the field. She's excited to meet some of her competitors and to share the stage with them as well. Good Luck Lindsey! Goob, her healer mix and we here at Clydesdale Media will be cheerin...

Cat does something cool, and is featured in a Hiller video hear her rebutal, Charlie's dog was at the Vet, how can you be out of large coffee cups at a CrossFit Event, and we are LIVE at the Granite Games.

Meet Brittany, Semifinal rookie making her way to Granite Games next weekend. Even though she's got the last spot to the comp, she's bound to be one of the grittiest athletes on the floor. Be on the lookout for her - especially in that last legless rope climb event! Best of luck to you Brittany!

Cat sits down with Anthony Davis of Granite Games "snatch" fame holding the world record in live CrossFit competition from 2020 with a 340lb lift. This Brute athletes has filled some holes, dialed in his nutrition and is ready to test his training next weekend right in his backyard. He's recently picked up guitar and is looking forward to the summer weather in Minnesota and getting outside. Be on...

Jordan owns and operates CrossFit Melior and still finds time to train high level CrossFit. While he surprised himself by qualifying a year earlier than he planned, he's making the most of the experience and he's got Coach Nic Johnston in his corner at the Granite Games next weekend.

It's gonna be a wild Friday night when Cat and Joe get together to discuss everything Semifinals including Joe's extensive team experience and how he made the switch to Indy. Wine and White Claws optional. And he's having a baby boy in August!!!! Lots happening for him. He's a good dude!!

Meet Chewbacca! This 22 year old from Springfield Missouri is excited to take the field! He's been training hard, doing CrossFit since he was 15 and ready for his semi-final debut! They talk Andrew Hiller, Sevan, GHD standards and several references from Cat that Stewart is just too young to understand making Cat feel like a complete fossil. Well done Stew!!!

Sam talks about being a College football Player at Trident University who had to hang up football due to injuries to both hips and after struggling at the school gym was looking for a place to do some engine type workouts and that lead to CrossFit.

The crop tops are back and so is an impressive beard for this Granite Games veteran who's been at Granite Games since Day 1. This PRVN athlete just missed out on a qualifying spot last year and is ready to go for the podium in 2022