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250 EPISODES. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY. To every single one of you who has listened, laughed, shouted at your speakers, argued with the boys, survived terrible takes and somehow kept coming back for more… THANK YOU. From day one to episode 250, you’ve helped turn This Week At Method into the biggest CrossFit podcast on the planet. What started as a few handsome kids talking fitness has somehow become a quarter of a thousand episodes, countless laughs, outrageous opinions and a community unlike anything else. This week, The Franchise is back in the Dub Hub with the Method gigolos Walton, Faircloth and Shents for an absolute blockbuster.The lads get stuck into:  The latest savage Method workouts  All the chaos, drama and predictions from the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals  A huge preview of the first Method Major of 2026 – LIFT OFF  Big takes, bad takes and the sort of nonsense only these four can produce250 episodes later and somehow the chemistry is worse, the opinions are louder and the chat is more unhinged than ever.Most people can’t stick to a 6-week training block… we’ve accidentally done 250 episodes.Get it in your ears NOW. Episode 250 is live.

EPISODE 249 – THE FOCUSED NUTRITION SHOW  This one matters. The Franchise is joined by nutrition guru & coach Donna Riley for a deep dive into a topic that’s been overlooked for far too long… female health, nutrition & performance.We’re not skimming the surface here — we’re getting into the real stuff:⚡ Are women actually responding better to training than men?  Have we been programming female athletes all wrong?  The truth about hormones, performance & the menstrual cycle  Why “just train harder” might be the WORST advice for women  The biggest mistakes being made in gyms right nowThis is an episode that challenges old-school thinking and brings you right up to speed with what the science is actuallysaying in 2026.Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just someone who wants to train smarter — this is essential listening.  Available now on all platforms. Tag someone who NEEDS to hear this 👇

EPISODE 248 – OUT NOW  This week on This Week At Method… we’ve got TWO absolute weapons in the building  Ayrd Pearson and Leo Westbrooke – gymnasts turned CrossFit wrecking balls… and fresh off DOMINATING the Method competition scene  These lads don’t just do gymnastics… They make it look like the rest of us are moving in slow motion. We’re talking: From elite gymnastics beginnings to Method podium finishes Throwing around weights like it’s part of the warm-up Breaking down why most people are doing gymnastics completely wrong And yes… calling out the movements that humbled them HARD Plus… Who’s actually the better gymnast? What workout would they design to destroy the Method members? And could they survive a FULL gymnastics-only throwdown? Let’s just say… fter this episode, your next set of pull-ups is going to feel very, very different.   Episode 248 is LIVE NOW Get it in your ears, get inspired… and maybe rethink your “strict” standards

NEW EPISODE ALERT  The doors of MethodNCL swing open once again as The Franchise links up with the man, the myth, the moustache of strength programming… Ben “Blanchpower”  This week on THIS WEEK AT METHOD, the lads dive deep into the SGRT experiment (also the small matter of CF Open 26.3) — four weeks of Small Group Resistance Training that had members lifting heavy, moving better, and occasionally questioning their life choices mid–Hatfield lunge.We’re talking:  Romanian Deadlifts that turned hamstrings into steel cables  Safety Bar Squats that humbled even the loudest gym heroes  Hatfield Lunges that made grown athletes whisper “why?”  Cyclist Squats that looked easy… until they weren’t  Tempo Bench that forced everyone to slow down and earn their strengthBut the real story? RESULTS. Stronger athletes. Better positions. Bigger confidence under the bar.The boys break down:  Why SGRT works so well in a small group environment  The secret sauce behind the exercise selection  Coaching cues that turned “that’ll do” reps into elite movement  The biggest breakthroughs (and biggest complaints 👀)Expect laughs, honest coaching insight, and a few nuggets that might just change how you approach strength training forever.Because at Method we believe: Strength isn’t just built with heavy weights — it’s built with great coaching, great people, and a little bit of suffering together. Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER (or 26.2) The mics are HOT and the takes are EVEN HOTTER on the latest episode of the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast This Week At Method. Host The Franchise is back in the big chair, grilling the two Method titans Bunty Walton and Banty Faircloth as the trio dive headfirst into the chaos that was 2026 CrossFit Open workout 26.2. From lunges to snatches to the ultimate gymnastics showdown… the boys break down the pain, the strategy, the carnage and the glory behind one of the spiciest tests of the Open.  What was the winning strategy? Who flew… and who got absolutely humbled? And just how savage was that final push to the ring muscle-ups? Expect big laughs, big analysis and big Method energy as three voices, three opinions and three very questionable life choices collide in the studio.  Hit play, crank it up and relive the madness For everything method: https://www.method-training.co.uk/

THE OPEN HAS ENTERED THE CHAT   Episode 245 of the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast This Week At Method is LIVE and it’s absolute OPEN SEASON.   The Franchise returns to the mic, joined by the two most chaotic bad bunnies in the game: Bunty Walton & Banty Faircloth And what’s the main event?  2026 CrossFit Open has officially begun The lads break down the madness that is CrossFit Open Workout 26.1 Expect:  Wild predictions  Strategy talk  Athlete meltdowns  Questionable judging standards  The usual TW@M chaos If you’ve done 26.1, about to do 26.1, or you’re still staring at the workout thinking “absolutely not”… this episode is mandatory listening. The Open only comes once a year… …but the banter, breakdowns and bad bunny behaviour are here every week. 🎧 Episode 245 – OUT NOW Turn it up. Train harder. Send it on 26.1.

THE FN SHOW HAS LANDED — LIVE FROM METHOD CITY LIMITS The world’s biggest CrossFit podcast This Week At Method is back and this one FLIES. On the show The (age-defying) Franchise takes off with Donna Riley from Focused Nutrition, bringing straight  from Method City Limits.  Protein myths? SMASHED. Collagen? We go deep.  Creatine? Buckle up — full breakdown.  Vibes? Immaculate as always. This episode is part science lecture, part locker-room chat, part feel-good banger. If you train hard, think hard, or just want to feel better in your body — this one’s for you. HIT PLAY  Method City Limits  Drop a boom if you’re team protein, a blast if creatine’s in your shaker For more Info: https://www.focusednutrition.uk

PODCAST MAYHEM INCOMING Episode 243 of This Week At Method just DROPPED and it’s absolute RX+++++ SH Doom  CD Doom  Joined by the LEGENDARY returning guest Claire McQ This one, you ready kids? LOUD. SMART. UNHINGED (in the best way). Claire is back in the studio and nothing is off-limits — training chat, real talk, gym life chaos, laughs you’re not ready for, and that classic TW@M energy that somehow makes you smarter and more fired up to train. This isn’t background-noise podcasting. This is turn-it-up-in-the-car, arrive-sweaty-without-training podcasting. If you coach, train, love CrossFit, or just enjoy elite-level waffle with purpose… THIS EP IS FOR YOU. For more Info: https://www.method-training.co.uk/

THE OPEN. THE FUTURE. THE HARD QUESTIONS.  The CrossFit Open 2026 registration is LIVE… …and this week on the world’s number one CrossFit podcast, This Week At Method, The Franchise step into big-picture mode. Coaches Walton & Faircloth go deep on the questions that actually matter:Why Open participation numbers matter more than everWhat declining sign-ups really say about the state of the sportHow constant structural changes are affecting athletes, coaches & affiliatesWhether the Open is still the heartbeat of CrossFit — or at a crossroadsAnd what elite coaches really think the future needs to look likeThis isn’t workout predictions. This isn’t leaderboard chat. This is honest conversation about the identity, direction, and survival of competitive CrossFit — with hindsight, experience, and zero fluff. If you coach. If you compete. If you care about where CrossFit is going next…  This episode is required listening. 🎧 OUT NOW Listen. Think. Debate. Then decide how YOU show up for the Open. For more info: https://www.method-training.co.uk/

NEW EPISODE The BIG Protein Shakeup  It’s The Focused Nutrition Show and The Franchise is back in the lab… Joined by leading CrossFit Coach & Nutritionist Donna Riley   This week we go DEEP on protein: How much you actually need When to take it (timing matters 👀) Who it’s really for (spoiler: not just bodybuilders) Common myths ruining your progress If you train, coach, eat food, or have ever asked “Am I getting enough protein?” — this one’s for you.  Out now. Listen. Learn. Lift smarter. For more info: https://www.focusednutrition.uk https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 240 — PASS THE MIC  The Franchise Jr steps aside and Method’s very own Sophie H takes the reins  Joined by Ben Smith, owner of Boxxd Blaydon, this one’s a proper journey — from cricket nets to Nashville to CrossFit coaching then opening his own gym. It’s honest. It’s inspiring. It’s proof that passion, graft, and backing yourself can change everything. Less ego. More story. Tune in to the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast. For BOXXD info: https://www.boxxdfitness.com/ For MTG Info: https://www.method-training.co.uk/

SEASON 6 HAS ENTERED THE CHAT  The Franchise turns Hard Rhymer, Walton & Faircloth bring the buck-banging wisdom, and suddenly… 2026 is already booked, loaded, and mildly terrifying  The boys break down Method’s monster workout calendar, festive group sessions that hit harder than mince pies, and why next year is shaping up to be elite fitness meets elite vibes  Laughs. Vision. Intent. Strap in — this is Method at full volume For more Info: https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 238 — METHOD’S FESTIVE SPECIAL  The world’s greatest CrossFit podcast has swapped the whiteboard for tinsel and the chalk for mince pies… and honestly? Absolute scenes. This week on This Week At Method, the Festive Franchise  hosts a Christmas cracker of an episode with: Fairylights Faircloth Deck The Halls Walton Shentaclaus Together they unwrap the highlights of the year at the UK’s premium, award-winning CrossFit gym — the wins, the workouts, the chaos, the community, and the moments that made Method… well, Method  Expect: Belly laughs Warm fuzzies Questionable festive nicknames  Stories that prove CrossFit is 50% suffering, 50% friendship, 100% worth it  Festive Method Takeaway: You don’t get stronger just by lifting heavier — you get stronger by showing up, cheering louder than your lungs allow, laughing mid-WOD, and doing hard things with good people… even when you’re mildly hungover and wearing reindeer antlers So this Christmas: ✔️ Lift the bar ✔️ Lift each other ✔️ And remember — community is the real PR  Listen now.  Laugh loads.  Finish the year strong.

🔥EPISODE 237 — THE FOCUSED NUTRITION FESTIVE TAKEOVER  Hide your  festive cookies. Secure your meal prep. Brace your macros. Because this week on the world’s greatest podcast This Week At Method, the Focused Nutrition Show kicks the doors in and takes FULL CONTROL   At the helm? The unstoppable, unshakeable, unmessaboutable Coach Donna Riley — queen of consistency, crusher of excuses, and sworn enemy of “I’ll start Monday”  Aiding and occasionally attempting to survive the interrogation: The Franchise himself 👀🎙️ Their targets?  Ben Smith  Tom from Method Two men. Two VERY different nutrition journeys. One coach ready to expose the truth. Expect: Donna diving DEEP into their nutrition choices How food has shaped their training, recovery, energy, and even their MOODS The before-and-after of joining Focused Nutrition Some wildly contrasting approaches (one of them definitely believes protein bars are a meal… we’re not naming names 👀) Real talk, real progress, real laughs This episode is equal parts educational, inspirational, and “I can’t believe he actually said that.” If you’ve ever wondered how elite-ish Method humans fuel their fire… this is your moment. 🎧 Hit play. Get focused. Stay Method. For More Info: https://www.focusednutrition.uk