Legends and Masters Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 58 — Dennis McTaggart: The Long Road to the 2026 Masters Games Dennis McTaggart set his sights on the Masters CrossFit Games years ago — a commitment he made as he stepped away from a demanding career as a Corrections Officer . After coming up just short of qualifying through the standard path, Dennis accepted an invite to the 2026 Latam In‑Person Semi‑Final , traveled to...

Send us Fan Mail Nancy Edmonson is heading back to the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games for her second appearance after earning her spot at the Magic City In‑Person Semi‑Final . A longtime CrossFit athlete who only recently stepped into the competitive arena, Nancy shares the full arc of her season — from the Open , through Quarterfinals , and into the In‑Person Semi‑Final that punched her ticket to Sa...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 56 — Terry Carey: Earning Her Spot at the 2026 Masters Games Terry Carey , a 2‑time Masters Games Athlete , bodybuilder , adventure racer , and Vermont skier , joins Warren after claiming victory in the 70+ Division at the Del Mar Legends CrossFit Semi‑Final , securing her place at the 2026 Masters CrossFit Games in San Jose, CA . Terry shares how she first got involved wi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 55 — Athlete Panel React: CrossFit Video Review Debate Our Athlete Panel — Betty Hardin , Cindy Hinkle , and Mitchell Taylor — join Warren to unpack an email exchange between Adrian Bozman , CrossFit’s Competition Director , regarding the Semi‑Final video review process . Warren reads Adrian’s detailed response to his questions, and the athletes offer open, honest feedback...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Smith , a 4‑time Masters Games Athlete (50–54) and 2022 podium finisher , joins Warren after taking first place at the Legends Championship In‑Person Semifinals this past April in Del Mar, CA , officially punching his ticket to the 2026 Games . Eric shares his experience competing at Legends , the relief of skipping the Online Semifinals , and reflections on his long CrossFit...

Send us Fan Mail Jens Grund , the 65–69 Age Group winner and newest Masters Games athlete from the French Throwdown , joins Warren to share his inspiring journey. Jens talks about discovering CrossFit with his family in Denmark , how the sport became a shared passion, and what it took to push through the ups and downs of this season in his last‑chance quest to qualify for the Games in San Jose, CA...

Send us Fan Mail We brought the Panel back to break down the Goods and Others of the 2026 CrossFit Games Season . Betty Hardin, Cindy Hinkle, Tia Vesser, Mitchell Taylor, and Dave Powell share their insights and experiences from every stage — starting with the Open , moving through the Quarterfinals , and diving into both the In‑Person and Online Semifinals . They wrap up with a candid look at the...

Send us Fan Mail Chad Pinther joins Warren to break down the pivotal steps he took during the 2025 Masters CrossFit Games season to capture the 50–54 Age Group championship . A long‑time Masters competitor, CrossFit affiliate owner, husband, father, and fashion model, Chad seized the opportunity of a lifetime—transforming himself from a middle‑of‑the‑pack Games athlete into a champion. He shares h...

Send us Fan Mail Clarke Holland , a  9- time Masters Games athlete , joins Warren to break down his experience at the inaugural Masters In‑Person Semi‑Final held at the Legends Championship Semi‑Final in Del Mar, CA . A competitor who has completed every Open, Quarter‑Final, and Semi‑Final since the beginning , Clarke talks about his long‑term goal of hitting 20 consecutive Opens by 2031 and what...

Send us Fan Mail Billy Goodson , a 2X CrossFit Games athlete and National Weightlifting Champion , joins Warren to talk about his newest passion — The Tactical Games , a sport that fuses fitness, marksmanship, and strategy. Billy breaks down how the Tactical Games differ from CrossFit, what makes them uniquely challenging, and why they’ve captured his competitive spirit. He shares insights from hi...

Send us Fan Mail Dave Bullamore shares his goals for building a high‑level contingent of Masters athletes to represent the U.S. at the upcoming IFFF Masters World Championship in Aruba this October , and how he plans to strengthen the pipeline for future international success. A dedicated Masters athlete himself—with his sights set on qualifying for the CrossFit Games —Dave also talks about life a...

Send us Fan Mail Jerry Fairchild , who finished 320th in the 60–64 division during the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals, has his sights set on a bigger target: qualifying for the 2027 CrossFit Semi‑Finals . In this episode, Jerry sits down with Warren for a deep, honest breakdown of his Quarterfinals performance. Together, they analyze event by event to identify the gaps, patterns, and weaknesses that...

Send us Fan Mail From high‑level skiing and motocross to Ironman triathlons and the legendary Primal Quest Adventure Race, Del LaFountain has lived a lifetime of grit before ever discovering CrossFit. And once he did, he climbed all the way to the sport’s highest stage as a 4‑time Masters Games athlete . In this episode, Del takes us back to the early days of the CrossFit Games in Carson, Californ...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Legends and Masters Podcast , Wendy Guthrie , Head of Safety for CrossFit HQ , joins Warren for a deep dive into everything safety‑related across the CrossFit ecosystem since her hiring a year ago. Wendy shares her unique professional path—from college athletics to the FBI to the U.S. Olympic Committee —and how those experiences shaped her approach to athlet...

Send us Fan Mail Micah Shoemaker , CEO of the Magic City Games and the Magic City CrossFit Semi‑Final , joins Warren for a special edition of the Legends and Masters Podcast . We dig into the rapid growth of the Magic City events over the past five years and how Micah’s push for Masters in‑person qualifiers helped shape the new CrossFit Masters Games pathway. He also breaks down the challenges sur...

Send us Fan Mail Allen Duarte —7-time CrossFit Games athlete, Battalion Fire Chief, firefighter, teacher, and longtime high school track coach—joins Warren and Co-Host Pat Haverty to reminisce about the athletic journey that eventually led him to the Masters CrossFit Games. A lifelong resident of Maui , Allen is stepping back from competitive CrossFit after 12 demanding years at the highest level....

Send us Fan Mail The same person who inspired Andrew Denham —2025 CrossFit Games athlete (55–59) and 2026 Legends Champion (60–64)—to begin his CrossFit journey is also the one who lit the spark for 11-time Games athlete Cole Sager . In this week’s episode of the Legends and Masters Podcast , we dive into the remarkable story of Andrew and his son, Coach Cody Denham and the profound impact he’s ha...

Send us Fan Mail Meet John Wooley —the creative force behind the wildly popular Instagram meme page once known as Make WODs Great Again , now rebranded as Wooley Memeth . He’s also the mind behind multiple podcasts, including Kettlebells & Cocktails and Not For Time with Sean Woodland. Recently, John launched his “ Mini-Pods ,” where he riffs on all things CrossFit, HYROX, and the broader fitn...

Send us Fan Mail 4x CrossFit Games Athlete which spans from the very first Masters Games to the most recent 2025 Games discusses her ups and downs of such a long competitive career. Introduced to CrossFit by her US Navy SEAL son in her late 50's, she quickly learned to love the sport while excelling at it. Marilou discusses how she has changed her approach to training, recovery and nutrition...

Send us Fan Mail 2x Games athlete and recent Champion, Clay Corwin, of the 70+ Age Group at the Legends Championship joins Warren to discuss his long history of CrossFit and Fitness in general. His ever supportive wife Terry is there to remind the ever humble Clay on all the challenges he has overcome to be where he is today. Terry, an award winning documentarian from Orange County CA is also cons...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Danielle Temman PT DPT joins Warren to discuss all things Physical Therapy. Danielle, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, CrossFitter, Mom and business owner discusses the "new age" Cash based Physical Therapy model. She offers guidance on injury rehabilitation to not only get the athlete back to sport but also how to avoid reinjury. She also discusses protocols for Senior...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Legends and Masters Podcast turns the tables and has Dave Powell (Guest Episode 4 and 27), interviewing Warren.  Warren tells his fitness story that began in College and continued through his military service.  Warren began CrossFit in 2013 as a way of staying strong as he aged so he could care for his son Anthony, who had Becker Muscular Dystrophy.  You will h...

Send us Fan Mail Janice Hurley, professional speaking, author, consultant to the Denstisty industry and Admin for the CrossFit 60+ Facebook group shares stories of her early beginings with CrossFit, the Games, and her deep interest in changing how people view aging athletes. Breaking athletic barriers in her youth she continues to pratice the CrossFit methodology and using Social Media to share he...

Send us Fan Mail Ginny began CrossFit at the suggestion of her two sons four years ago. In 2025, her son, now the owner of CrossFit Bears Den Fitness in Boyertown PA suggested she attend the Legends Championship in Tempe AZ. At 73 years of age, Ginny, a healthcare professional and admitted non-Athlete a majority of her life is changing expectations for herself and those around her.  Instagram: @fo...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Legends and Masters Podcast has its basis in a young boy named Elias. Elias is the son of Jamie and Kenny Merritt who are both Coach's at CrossFit Reverence in Rogers Arkansas. Kenny is a Games Athlete (60-64) and podium finisher at the 2025 Legends Championship. Jamie is a CrossFit Level 2 Coach who created and developed a growing Adaptive Athlete program...