Savagely Scaled

🎙 Episode 53: World Fitness Project – A Refreshing Take In this episode, we dive into the World Fitness Project and why it’s felt like such a breath of fresh air compared to this year’s CrossFit Semifinals. We break down the first stop of the tour in Indianapolis , and yes—Blake finally starts to understand what WFP is all about… kinda. 😅 We chat about: 🏋️‍♀️ The workouts (they don’t even call th...

Here’s a polished podcast episode description for your May check-in episode: 🎙 Episode 53: May Check-In – Scaling Life Like We Scale Workouts Our video check-ins are BACK! In this episode, we sit down and reflect on everything May brought us—Joyce had some birthday fun and family time, while Blake shares how she’s navigating tough moments, loss, and what it looks like to truly savagely scale not j...

This week, we’re bringing back one of our favorite episodes — The Murph Episode ! With Memorial Day around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit this classic. Whether it’s your first time taking on this Hero WOD or you’re a seasoned vet, this episode is for you. We dive into: 🇺🇸 What Murph is and who it honors 📋 How the workout is structured 🔁 RX vs. scaling options (and yes,...

Episode 52 – Athletes & True Crime: The Story of Hannah Clarke This episode is part of a new series we’re calling Athletes & True Crime , which we plan to release just a few times a year. Today’s episode is one that has stayed with us for a long time—especially after watching the CrossFit Semifinals in Australia, where many athletes wore pink in honor of Hannah Clarke. We dive into the hea...

🎙️ Episode 51: Back With The Tea (And The News!) 🎙️ We’re back, and this one was a blast! It's been a while since we added CrossFit news into our episodes—did you miss it, or do you love the chaos we usually bring? Either way, we had a great time catching up on everything from athlete drama to comeback stories. We dive into: 💥 Tia Toomey stepping into the HYROX scene 🔥 Alex Gazan & Emily...

🎙️ Episode 50: Breaking Down the World Fitness Project (WFP) 🎙️ Hey guys, it’s Joyce and Blake — welcome back to Savagely Scaled ! In this episode, we’re diving into the World Fitness Project (WFP) . Like many of you, we’ve seen their Instagram posts and the huge names being signed to compete. But honestly, Blake was a little confused about the setup (thank goodness for Joyce to break it all down,...

This one’s laid-back, personal, and a little chaotic—in the best way. We combined video episodes 3 & 4 (because hey, life happens), and we’re inviting you to hang with us—from Joyce’s dining room to Blake’s mom’s closet. Yep, real vibes only 😅 We talk:✨ Our personal goals ✨ Life updates and what the next few months look like ✨ Joyce stepping back from Festivus to listen to her body ✨ Blak...

🎙️ Affiliate Segment 7 is LIVE! This time we sat down with Maddie , one of the owners of CrossFit Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Not gonna lie — Blake’s a little biased since she just did her Level 2 there the week before 😏 BUT it truly was a powerful day. We dropped in for a hero WOD honoring one of their own, and even got to hear from a friend and pilot who knew the hero personally. 💔💪 Even with a large space...

Here’s your Instagram post version of the podcast overview for Episode 49: 🎙️ EPISODE 49 IS OUT NOW! We’re back with another sit down — this time with two incredible women who’ve been with us for 1 to 3 years and continue to INSPIRE 💪🔥 ✨ Meet Savana (our giveaway winner & 5am warrior 🌅) and Nicole , both of whom bring something powerful to the mic. Savana gives us perspective from the youn...

🎙️ Episode 48 – The GLP-1 Wave: What’s Happening? 🌊 This week, we’re diving into a topic that’s been making waves— GLP-1 medications. Are they good? Should they be used in the CrossFit community? 🤔 This was a new and different discussion for us , and while we’re not specialists, we wanted to learn more and, of course, give our two cents (even if you didn’t ask for it 😉). In this episode, we cov...

🚨 Episode 47 is LIVE! 🚨 We’ve been waiting to do this episode for a while, and it’s finally here! This time, we’re sitting down with two amazing women who are just beginning their CrossFit journey —Lindsay and Janel! 💪 🏋️‍♀️ Lindsay: 3 months in 🏋️‍♀️ Janel: Almost 6 months in We dive into: 🔹 What made them want to join CrossFit 🔹 How they found Kingman CrossFit 🔹 Their fitness background be...

Episode 46: The Final Open Recap & The Road to the Games We’re back with our LAST recap of the Open and the beginning of the CrossFit journey to the Games! In this episode, we break down the final workout—what it was, how we felt before, during, and after, and the little competition that made things fun between Blake and Chris Simmons. We also touch on what’s next for athletes moving forward t...

🎙️ EPISODE 45 – 25.2 RECAP & MORE! 🎙️ Whica whica… another Open recap incoming! 🔥 This week, we’re breaking down 25.2 , and let’s just say… it was a wild one! 🏋️‍♀️ Joyce held it down at Friday Night Lights while Blake & Andrew hit it on Sunday—shoutout to Blake for driving 3.5 hours and still crushing it! 💪 And Andrew? Casual tournament + Open workout in one day. No big deal. We’re cove...

🚨 NEW EPISODE – Ep. 44: The Open Has Begun! 🚨 This week, we’re combining Savagely Scaled & 2 Snatches and a Jerk to bring you three weeks of Open coverage! 🔥 Kicking things off with 25.1 , we break down: 💪 How we each did in the workout 🤔 Our thoughts on the movements & judging 👀 The social media buzz – some questionable reps from the pros? 👀 📢 What’s next for 25.2 – what do YOU wa...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE – "2 Snatches & a Jerk" Life always throws a curveball—whether it’s Blake getting sick (again) 🤧 or Joyce’s family visiting 👨‍👩‍👧, we kept Andrew on his toes trying to make this episode happen! In this episode, we dive into: 🔥 Our different lifestyles – Parenting, full-time jobs, married, single, always on the go, or staying at home, we all juggle life & Cross...

🎙️ Episode 45 is LIVE! 🎙️ Hey guys, it’s Joyce and Blake, and we’re back with Video #3 on Savagely Scaled ! 🚀 This episode, we’re talking all about lifters – where they started, who perfected them, and what makes a good pair for beginners. Plus, we’re sharing our favorite weightlifting shoes and what to consider before buying! 👟🏋️‍♀️ Also in this episode: 🔥 Blake’s weightlifting meet update – i...

Hey everyone, it’s Joyce and Blake, and this is Savagely Scaled! In this Affiliate Segment , we sit down with Blayne at Ten27 CrossFit —and let us tell you, this Saturday sit-down was both rough and ridiculously fun. Kicking off our first Affiliate of 2025 , we were beyond excited to get back into it, and the crew at Ten27 CrossFit welcomed us with open arms. Not only did we get to hang out in the...

Hey guys, it’s Joyce and Blake, and we’re back with Video #2 on Savagely Scaled ! We’re pumped to keep this rolling and chat about how our January goals went—some wins, some setbacks, but always moving forward! 💪 January Check-In: ➡️ Blake had to miss her lifting meet (thanks, sick kiddos 🤧), but she’s locked in on another one soon! ➡️ Joyce crushed all her goals and is gearing up for February,...

Hey everyone, welcome to Episode 43 of Savagely Scaled ! This week, Joyce and Blake are diving into the exciting world of Hyrox competitions , the latest fitness phenomenon making waves in the fitness community. What is Hyrox? Hyrox is a global fitness race combining functional strength and endurance. Competitors complete 8 rounds of 1 km runs, each followed by a functional workout. Think ski erg,...

Hey guys, this is 2 Snatches and a JERK! In this episode, we’re talking about the Tactical Games… oh wait, no, it’s the Tactical Games. Get it together, Blake! Maybe by the end of this episode, I’ll have it together. Enough about that—let’s dive in. Andrew is helping us break it all down, starting with the basics: What are the Tactical Games? What types of workouts can you expect? What guns might...

Hey everyone! 👋 We’re trying something new—our first sit-down video with you all! 🎥 Yes, there will be bumps along the way, but hey, all great things start somewhere, right? 🙌 In this video, we’re sharing what’s going on in our lives and the goals we’ve set for this month : ✨ Blake is gearing up for her Olympic lifting meet at the end of the month, with her main focus on completing the meet an...

Hey everyone! This is Joyce and Blake, and welcome to Savagely Scaled ! 🌟 Episode 42 is here, and guess what? We’re bringing back the Word of the Day —today’s word is Split Jerk ! Did you miss it? Because we sure did! In this episode, we’re diving into the new CrossFit season changes that have everyone talking. The Open now leads to a narrowed field of just 1% advancing to the next stage, replaci...

🎙️ Welcome to Savagely Scaled! This is Episode 41, and today Joyce and Blake are thrilled to share an incredible conversation with Evan Slaughter , better known as @fit2serve1 on Instagram. In this episode, Evan takes us through his journey—from his beginnings, through his growth as a prominent content creator, to his exciting plans for the future. We dive into his unique ability to bring laughter...

Hey everyone! It's Joyce and Blake here, closing out an incredible year on Savagely Scaled ! 🎧 In Episode #40, we're reflecting on all that 2024 brought to CrossFit and giving you a sneak peek into changes to watch for in 2025! 🚀 Here’s what we’re diving into: ➡️ The gear , athletes , competitions , and nutrition that defined 2024. ➡️ Personal transformations: Joyce's journey from weightlifting...

Hey everyone, it’s Joyce and Blake here—welcome back to Savagely Scaled ! This week’s episode is a cozy chat where we’re talking all things holidays —from fun traditions at the gym to how we spend time with family. Plus, we’re sharing some cool ideas we’ve seen other gyms and communities celebrate this season in their own unique ways. With the New Year just around the corner, we also wanted to giv...