MADcast Podcast with Dave Tillman and Producer Russ

In this wild ride of an episode, Big Dave and Producer Russ go off the rails for 2 hours and 40 minutes, with only about 10% dedicated to fitness, health, and wellness. The rest is a chaotic mix of topics that true fans will love.  Tune in as they sip on Voodoo Ranger peach beer and dive into conversations about music, concerts, upcoming events at CrossFit Cedar Park, and even touch on strippers....

In this exciting episode of the Madcast Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome the multifaceted Trevor Hance as our guest. Trevor's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From playing college basketball alongside future NBA legends to traveling the world with his wife, Trevor has seen and done it all. Tune in as he shares riveting tales of their adventures to the northernmost and southernmost...

Welcome to another episode of the Madcast Podcast with your host, Dave Tillman. Today, we have a special guest joining us all the way from across the pond, the one and only Reese Hobson!  Reese is not just your average athlete; he's a force to be reckoned with, especially in this year's CrossFit Games Open. But hey, we're not just here to talk about his athletic prowess; we're divi...

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Savannah Kepler, a teenage powerhouse in the world of CrossFit. Despite her young age, Savannah is already making waves as a level one CrossFit coach and a fierce competitor with her sights set on the CrossFit Games. Join us as Savannah shares her weekly ritual of dominating workouts, especially on Wednesdays when it's all about kicking Kula...

In this exhilarating episode of the Madcast Podcast, we dive into the extraordinary life of EJ Lopez – a firefighter, CrossFit gym owner, and family man. EJ takes us on a journey through his athletic history, sharing insights into his passion for fitness and the challenges he's overcome. The episode kicks off with a glimpse into EJ's family life, offering listeners a personal perspective o...

In this compelling episode of the MADcast Podcast, meet the remarkable Diana, a 515AM gym enthusiast with an inspiring journey. Hailing from Colombia, Diana shares her experiences of being the first in her family to attend college, becoming a successful business owner, and recently embracing the title of a proud grandma. Join us as she takes us through her impressive journey in the CrossFit world,...

In this lively episode of the MADCcast Podcast, titled "Drunk Fitness," join Big Dave and Producer Russ as they dive into the world of inebriated exercise. Fueled by a buzz ball and a beat box, the duo gets a bit wild discussing the highs and lows of CrossFit Cedar Park, sharing hilarious antics, weightlifting adventures, and indulging in all-around shenanigans. Tune in for a boisterous...

In this episode of The Madcast Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Karli DeMonico, Wife, Mother, CrossFit Games ranked athlete, entrepreneur extraordinaire, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion. Discover Karli's inspiring journey as she shares insights into her eight-year sugar-free lifestyle, the challenges of running her own CrossFit gym, and the intricacies of balancing multiple businesses...

The MADcast boys are back at it again!. We took a bit of a break. But we are back at it with so many fun and crazy stories. We discuss the CrossFit Games, my latest pro wrestling injury and much much more. We fantasy book two of Dave's MAD athletes in a future completion. This is not a prediction, but a spoiler. One of the two MAD athletes will be the guest on the next episode. Try and guess w...

On the show we have Scott Hanson. CEO and second best CrossFitter in his house. Second to his Badass wife Chelsea. Scott shares amazing stories. From his humble beginnings in high school baseball. To nearly dying on a run to impress his then girlfriend Chelsea. Scott really opens up on his vulnerabilities in his fitness journey. That and so much more in this better late than never episode. https:/...

Our first podcast after Romeos first match back. Big Dave and his family attended the show. And of course we break down the whole experience. We discuss the event, the matches and how a wardrobe malfunction happened at the end of the match. Hear a funny story on how that malfunction happened and how long it took to realize it happened. A whirlwind of emotion get explained leading up the match and...

WE ARE BACK! It has been over a month and so much has happened. Big Dave is launching his app after a couple years in the making. And producer Russ is back in the pro wrestling game. We record this episode NOT in the studio but on the couch in the Wardens house. In this episode we chat about what we have been doing. Dave has two teenagers going to this years CrossFit games! And on top of that, Dav...

Josh Wiseman returns. In this episode the boys are back together. Drinking beer and whiskey. Josh has done a lot since the last time he was on the show. He is in the midst of walking away from a storied career in photo and filmography to embark on a new journey. He is very familiar with his new career choice but only from one side. Listen in as we talk about how sometimes your passion can also bre...

WARNING! This episode contains audio issues. Big Dave's favorite son is on the show! Colton Tillman drops in and has a lot to say. Okay, maybe not a lot. But he has plenty to talk about. This 20 year old is right off the cusp of back squatting 500 pounds. That's right, 500 pounds! Colton has been in fitness all of his life. And working out is just something he has to do. He has made it a h...

The people have asked for this episode. And we listen to the people. Marissa Nichols is back! Fresh off standing on the podium at both Wodapalooza and The Fittest Experience. It has almost been a full calendar year since joining Big Dave's MAD training. And since joining, Marissa has hit milestone after milestone. She shares all about how she progressed and her love, hate relationship with food. Y...

Chelsea Hanson returns! Fresh off her competition at Legends in Tennessee. Chelsea shares amazing stories from her time at Legends. She covers how she prepared and how she handled comp days. She talks about how her husband Scott came in clutch cooking her meals and refilling her water bottle. We cover how she juggles being a wife, mother of two and being a competitive CrossFit athlete. We also fin...

WODapalooza is in the books. And we recorded a shock drop episode from a "secret" location. We basically recorded in an area of a hotel we did not stay in. This was a great opportunity to get the perspectives from two of the Subiono brothers as they watched their younger brother shine bright. Kulani and Marissa both took the podium in Miami. We all know how amazing these boys are in competitions,...

The MADcast Podcast is in Miami Florida for Wodapalooza! Bigg Dave and Producer Russ are sitting on top of the world, or at least on 40th floor in downtown Miami. In this episode we cover day 1 of the Wodapalooza. And in just one day, how much trouble could this duo have gotten into? Lets just say, on trips like this you not only leave with a story and a t-shirt. You leave with all that and tattoo...

Tis the season to be Jolly! It is Christmas time! And the MADcast crew had another epic showdown. We crown the Greatest Christmas movie of all time, March madness style.  And we couldn't have done it without returning guests, Erica Johnson and Aaron Medina. Erica lays down the law as the mediator. And Aaron brings his movie expertise to the show. Of course the show goes all over the place wit...

With an intro from The Warden! Here is part 2 of the Josh Rundall episode. The silence behind the violence, newly single and thirst trap champ, Josh Rundall is on the show. Josh is a CrossFit enthusiast, Florida Grid League superstar, personal trainer and future firefighter. A guy that barely talks in the gym is about to blow your mind with this three hour episode. Josh covers everything from his...

The silence behind the violence, newly single and thirst trap champ, Josh Rundall is on the show. Josh is a CrossFit enthusiast, Florida Grid League superstar, personal trainer and future firefighter. A guy that barely talks in the gym is about to blow your mind with this three hour episode. Josh covers everything from his humble football beginnings in wrestling country Iowa. He covers when his fi...

Disclaimer......The MADcast podcast is not responsible for any financial choices listeners may make after listening to this episode.  We have none other than longtime member Bryan stop by. We called this episode Therapy because we get into a deep conversation about life and how emotions can run wild. It is always good to talk to your friends. So don't be afraid to reach out and talk to someon...

And now here is part 2 of the epic 2 part series of the CrossFit Games with the MAD Teens! We kick off the show with kind of a blooper. Apparently hitting the RECORD button is important when recording a Podcast. But after that blunder we get back on track when covering more of the CrossFit Games. Nothing more to say than enjoy this episode. Congrats again to our MAD Teens.   Email us your sug...

The boys are back at again. In this episode all the three of the MAD teens who represented Big Dave and CrossFit 2222 are on the show.  Elijah, Ka'eo Subiono and Marissa Nichols talk all about their experience in Madison. They spill all the beans. They talk how they handled being on the big stage. From nervousness, excitement and even having to cool your butt in a cooler. You wont be able to...

We are back at it again. Joe Ku returns and gives his perspective of this years CrossFit Games. He may not have been in this years games. But he had every right to be there. He not only supported his brothers and teammate Marissa, but he was taking notes for next year.  We find out how professional Joe Ku is and how he is the MAD scientist of the teens. We definitely cover the games but also...