Clydesdale Media Podcast

In this episode, Sam Kwant reflects on his journey to becoming the second fittest on earth in addition to training in 2020 as a new father. We learn how he became a CompTrain Athlete and what it will take for him to move up to that coveted spot on the CrossFit Games podium to #1.

The Crew is back together as we discuss Eric Roza and Dave Castro's appearance on Talking Elite Fitness and Get with the Program giving the whole CrossFit Community hope when it needed it most. We talk about the Community Fitness Coalition lobbying for Gyms, Mayhem with the Army Warrior Fitness Athletes, Haley Adam's Ankle, Cat getting published in the Morning Chalk Up, catching up with each other...

Cat and Scott sit down with Haley Morrone! A young woman who grew up enduring sexual abuse, then the fall out of that coming to light, to look for a peer group that would be there and support her. She meets her husband in high school where he joins the service which leads them both to a life in CrossFit! Haley was the subject of a bet in which her friends thought she would be the first to quit and...

We sit down with Margaux and talk about her expererience on the Titan Games this past season where she finished 2nd, We also talk about growing her wine business, from a young upstart who is now doubling and Tripling production. We talk about all the athletes moving to Las Vegas to work out with her, and we finish up by asking her what halloween candy best matches with her GOAT Wine?

We sit down with Dave Newman and hear about all of the amazing products they have released this year. We also hear how they got involved at the CrossFit Games, and his trip to Hawaii to support the Keala Foundation, and the Friends of Bethany Hamilton Foundation, We also talk about our new giveaway sponsored by RX Smart Gear Where we will give away an Original RX Jump Rope every time we hit a new...

We talk with Matt O'Keefe the week after he assisted Mat Fraser as his plus one and coach. Mat ended up winning his 5th title, Matt O'Keefe walks us through the weekend that made Mat Fraser the winningest individual athlete in CrossFit Games History. We also talk about the other athletes that Matt represents, and how he handled those relationships. We also talk about next years Loud & Live eve...

Justin discusses the unique experience that was the 2020 CrossFit Games Season and how he coached Kari Pearce to a podium finish and an event win in Atalanta that will go down in CrossFit History! Justin loves his athletes and has a special bond with all of them. Fun Facts - Justin was a college athlete & accomplished musician before he was a CrossFit coach and Affiliate Owner of CrossFit Dyna...

We sit down with Kristi and Patrick O'Connell and reminisce about everything that has happened this year. We start by talking about the explosion of their YouTube Channel, because of how honest they are with their followers, and all the tricks and tips to stay fit during COVID. We talk about the Rogue Invitational, Phase 1 of the CrossFit Games, The HOA Team Competition, then being invited to test...

We talk about our 1 Year anniversary, our new BTJ Episode, Was the final event the most difficult ever? Will Dave continue to be the Director of the CrossFit Games? Who should be the next Director of the CrossFit Games? Who gained the most from this years CrossFit Games? Will that athlete want the extra accommodations that were provided this year for COVID going forward. Viewership was up this yea...

Terri's IG post from 2018 claimed that CrossFit literally saved her life. We sit down with Terri 2 years later to discover what led her to CrossFit and what's been happening since. Terri has made it her life's mission to "break the cycle" from a turbulent upbringing to a supportive and engaging family unit. You'll learn about her life as an addict, mother, student, wife and most importantly an adv...

We sit down with Team USA's newest recruit for the Bobsled Team and she comes from the our world of CrossFit! Colleen is currently in Lake Placid, NY training to be a brakeman for Team USA. We talk with Colleen Fotsch about growing up an elite swimmer where she won two National Championships as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Cal, how she found a home in CrossFit, her adventures as a 2 t...

We have another fun episode where we begin talking about the CrossFit Games that finish up this weekend, We look at the events that have been announced, we break down our thoughts and discuss whether Dave Castro has lost the ability to be creative with his programming? We look at the events as a whole and analyze them to see if this is a complete test? Scott also makes a guess at what Atalanta the...

Spend an enlightening hour with Jenn and Sam just 10 days before they expect their first child to be born. You’ll learn more about the Dancer Foundation, their love story, and all the principles they live by in order to bring a human into this world and spread LOVE! Jenn and Sam describe what makes great parents and which attributes they hope Baby Star inherits from them. Sam and Jenn also describ...

We get Double Under and Rope change tips from Dave Newman with RX Smart Gear, we give the rundown of the CrossFit Games Schedule, we tentatively pick the order of the top 5, We talk Castro's Clues, Sara's Cortisol Levels and check-in with the crew after a tough week. Amy shows how a positive mindset can completely change how to look at coaching, and we finish with our stupid questions and best thi...

You may recall the story of Rileigh, surviving being hit by a car due to her "excellent physical condition" which she attributes to CrossFit. We pick up where the CrossFit Journal left off in March of 2018 and learn about the new challenges facing Rileigh and her health as well as her triumphs in life. She talks about her passion for teaching health and wellness and how life is affected by her cur...

We talk with Sam about growing up as a hockey player and his attempt to go pro only to have to pivot from that goal due to an accident. A friend then convinced him to give CrossFit a try and within a few short years Sam has stormed onto the CrossFit Scene to become the 10th Fittest Man in the world! We also discuss Sam being a Mayhem Athlete and the support he has recieved from the crew at Mayhem,...

This week we discuss Jessica Griffith's return to social media, decide what events we'd like to see at the Ranch next weekend and discuss who, if anyone, could beat Mat or Tia this year. Saxon and Kristi head to the ranch to test workouts, Colleen and Kelsey are pushing bobsleds, we reminisce about our greatest athletic accomplishments, admit what we suck at, and give you our best things from the...

In this week's episode, Courtney Roselle tells us all about her experiences growing up in sports, modeling, the WWE, CrossFit, and most recently as a finalist on this season's Titan Games on NBC. Courtney, the youngest of 6, is a true Jersey girl and a refreshing combination of beauty and braun. A defensive powerhouse playing college basketball, Courtney has found several outlets for that energy a...

We take a trip around the CrossFit world, Mat is taking no prisoners and doesn't care what you think, Is Ricky Garard good for the sport, Kelsey Kiel and Colleen Fotsch get an opportunity with the US Bobsled team, we check in on the crew and find out what cars we have driven in our lives and what was our wedding song plus the best thing from the Internet.

We met Julie Rappaport at the Masters Fitness Collective Championship where she was dominating her 45-49 Division through Day 3. We learn more about Julie's athletic past in CA as a D1 Soccer player, and follow her personal and athletic journey through Team and Individual performances at the CrossFit Games. Julie also tells us a great story about how she casually won a National Championship in the...

We talk with Joe Cotter about judging phase 1, Who is the fittest human ever Rich, Mat or Tia? Are boxes going away from doing their own programming? So much content available! What were our thoughts on the Games Programming. What TV or Movie best describes our lives? What was our best Celebrity Encounter? and Best thing from the internet.

Tricia grew up as a competitive cheerleader and that is how she met her husband. When they had their first child Bronson, he was born with a traumatic brain injury! Bronson was going to need everything his mom had and more. After years of doing everything in her power, she discovered CrossFit and that gave her so much more! It gave her the strength to be able to carry her child who needed her, and...

We talk to one of the OG's of CrossFit Miranda Alcaraz. She talks about growing up in Salt Lake City, getting into the fitness industry through Spin, owning an affiliate and building a community organically which would come in handy in future endeavors, becoming a member of the seminar staff, then the media team, Joining NorCal and coming up with the NC Lab concept, making the Games on that team o...

It's CrossFit Games Week! We also talk to Dave Newman with RX Smart Gear our Podcast's title sponsor. We learn how he started a Jump Rope Company, some of the reason's he developed the product the way he did and we learn about his awesome sons. We also talk CrossFit Games Programming, The New Amy vs. Cat challenge! Brooke Haas' injury, Danielle Brandon missing the spotlight thus far, Our favorite...

Saxon discussed getting married and how COVID has delayed him taking his bride on a honeymoon, How CrossFit Cliffside is doing through COVID, his new dog Nellie, Competing at the Rogue Invitational and finishing in the top 5, His opinion of the PFFA and really the majority of the conversation is about how training had to be adjusted with the moving target that is the CrossFit Games, his new coach...