CrossFit Grandview Podcast

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with longtime member Jonathan Glancy. Jonathan has lived a pretty incredible career behind the camera, shooting for IMG Academy, CrossFit HQ during the golden era of the media team, and even the Cleveland Browns. We talk about what it was like being around some of the biggest moments in CrossFit and sports, and how those experiences shaped hi...

One of the coolest things about owning a gym for nearly two decades is seeing members come and go, move across the country, start families, build careers—and somehow still remain part of the community. Julia Camp is one of those people. After joining CrossFit Grandview in 2013, Julia and her husband Dan eventually moved back out west, but they've never lost touch with the gym. Through our Edge...

This week Kate and I sat down with Sébastien Plasse, owner of Zion Gym in St. Barths, one of the most unique training facilities we've ever visited. Located just steps from the beach, Zion Gym combines a full CrossFit affiliate, HYROX training center, and massive commercial gym under one roof. But that's only the beginning. The facility also features a Tulum-style outdoor training area wit...

This week we sit down with Eamon Burgess for one of our most interesting conversations yet. Over the last 6 months Eamon and his wife Katie have been training on the Barbell side with Paige through custom programming while also working with Kate on nutrition and lifestyle. The changes have been noticeable, but the story behind them is even better. We dive into Eamon’s path from becoming a pilot, t...

Back when we were in a small flex space unit in Gahanna… there were a handful of people helping build what CrossFit Grandview would become. Phil Tassi was one of them. Joining us back in January of 2010 fresh off Ohio State Crew, Phil became part of our affiliate teams from 2010–2012, 2014, helped contribute to two Games teams, and spent nearly a decade as one of the constants in the gym. Competit...

This week’s episode is a bit of a send-off for longtime member and front desk team member John Scandale after one of the biggest weeks of his life. John just got married, graduated from medical school, and will be heading into his residency at Mount Carmel East this summer! We sit down and talk about what’s next for him and his wife, his upcoming honeymoon to Costa Rica, and the road ahead steppin...

This week we sit down with my dad, Al Couden. 45 years as an electrician… and plenty of battle scars to show for it — including a fractured skull and a blown knee (ACL, MCL, PCL all at once). He was always active through work, but never followed a structured training program until about a year and a half ago. After losing my younger brother and his youngest son, everything shifted. What started as...

This week we sit down with longtime member Josh Martenez for one of the more unique conversations we’ve had on the show. A former local brewery owner, Josh talks about shifting gears into running the household and taking the lead on raising his two young kids while his wife Carolyn works as a physician. Different perspective than we’ve had before—and Kate especially loved this one. We get into tra...

Two teams. One goal. Syndicate Crown in Knoxville. This week Brandon and Drake break down what it means to send two teams to Semifinals , how they’re approaching training leading into a live event, and how the season doesn’t stop— online qualifiers roll right in behind it . We dive into the engine behind it all—the L-2 program . Why it works, how it continues to develop high-level athletes (15 sem...

Fresh off Quarterfinals, we sit down with Affiliate PT therapist and CrossFit Grandview Level 2 athlete Mattie Snoddy after getting the news—she’s officially heading to her first in-person Semifinal in her final year in the 40–44 division. We dive into what this competition season has looked like, and what it actually takes to perform at a high level in your 40s—from a full training week to the da...

We sat down with Chris Reinke — a longtime CrossFit Grandview member who’s been putting in work in a way that’s realistic, repeatable, and working. 25 lbs down. More energy. Better habits. Chris talks about dialing back alcohol, moving every day (even the simple stuff), and finding consistency without going all in or burning out. In his 50s, balancing travel, social life, and training — he’s showi...

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Kimberly Barr just before she heads off to Hawaii to marry longtime member Patrick Konieg. She’s officially been a member for just two years… but if you’ve been around, it feels like she’s been part of this place way longer. From coming to socials and Team Tuesdays back at the old Kinnear spot 5 years ago with Patrick, to finally jumping...

We took the podcast on the road to Rincón, Puerto Rico and sat down with Cherese Matthews—co-owner of Rincón Fitness Center and one of the most inspiring stories we’ve had on the show. From moving from New Jersey to Puerto Rico to manage a gym… to having a deal fall through and starting over with beach workouts—Cherese’s journey is built on resilience. Alongside her wife Valentina, she’s grown Rin...

CrossFit Grandview Podcast #179 — Troy Clay In this week’s episode we sit down with CrossFit competitor and Team CrossFit Grandview athlete Troy Clay . Troy shares stories from his time training in Cookeville, Tennessee with CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning , and what it’s been like getting started working with reigning Games Champion James Sprague . We also dive into Troy’s background growing...

In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Bri Yelverton — a familiar face in both Power Hour and our CrossFit classes. Bri brings an incredible energy to any room she walks into, and that same positivity shows up in her training, work, and everyday life. In this episode we talk about her career, her love for travel, and what it’s like splitting time between Columbus...

There’s a difference between having a moment… and having a decade. Caroline Dardini is a 5x Regional and 3x Semifinal athlete who has quietly stayed in the arena with the best for years. This week she joins us to talk about: • The grind of the Regional era • Staying competitive through different seasons of life • Stepping back — and choosing to come back • Why teaming up with CrossFit Grandview fe...

Kate and I are coming to you from Miami on Valentine’s Day for a real conversation about relationship health. In this episode, we share takeaways from a recent one-off “check-in” session with a relationship counselor — covering communication, feeling seen, and small habits that matter in a busy marriage with kids. If you’re partnered, parenting, or just interested in building healthier relationshi...

This week, I decided to put Coach Dave Ulmer on the hot seat. Over the last few months, members keep asking me: “How does Dave do that?” Running speed + agility cones like a cat at 43 years old and 200+ lbs… pulling mid-500s on deadlift… moving like an athlete who never left their prime. So instead of guessing, we hit record. In this episode, we unpack Dave’s full journey:Growing up building a wid...

This week we’re sitting down with Miyako Shields, 2025 Hot For The Holidays World Champion. We talk about her 3–4 year journey with us, how making strength a priority helped her transform her body, and what it really looks like to buy into a gym community — training hard, jumping into competitions, building friendships, and showing up to the socials. Miyako is the definition of a model member, and...

This week we sit down with one of our youngest members, 18-year-old Ingrid Bidell — a freshman at OSU who’s found her stride in CrossFit after transitioning out of high school sports. We talk about building a life outside the classroom, how training has given her a new competitive outlet, and the role wearables like Whoop play in understanding recovery and performance. Ingrid also shares how worki...

This week, Kate and I are coming to you from vacation for a laid-back but meaningful episode. Quick heads up on the audio—we tested out a new mic and a noise-canceling feature that gave things a bit of an echo/robotic feel. Still learning the A/V side of the game, so appreciate the grace there. In this episode we dive into positive thinking, gratitude, and what it looks like to stay active while t...

This week we’re joined by longtime CrossFit Grandview member Vince Terek , with us since 2016 and a CrossFit L-1 coach and athlete since 2009. Vince shares what it looks like to evolve as an athlete over the years—from training hard in his 20s as a single guy to balancing fitness in his 40s with a career, travel, and life as a dad of three. Longevity, perspective, and showing up consistently throu...

This week we’re joined by longtime member Andy Eggert, who’s been part of CrossFit Grandview since 2013. As a videographer, Andy helped define an era of this gym—creating videos that were truly ahead of their time and raised the standard for CrossFit affiliates everywhere. Those early projects played a huge role in the momentum that helped CrossFit Grandview grow into what it is today. The heart o...

This week we welcomed on Drew Jack , a CrossFit Grandview member since 2013 and one of the most consistently high-performing athletes in our gym. Year after year, Drew keeps showing up, building strength, sharpening skills, and finding his way near the top of the leaderboard—without ever chasing shortcuts. We dive into Drew’s fitness journey starting with gymnastics, moving into cheer, and eventua...

The holidays don’t have to derail your fitness. This week, Kate and I sit down to talk about how to hold it all together during the busiest time of year — without guilt, extremes, or starting over in January. Then we zoom out and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026 : • Early thoughts on the CrossFit Open • Our new HYROX affiliation for Grandview Barbell • How we’ll be integrating HYROX-style train...