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When Dave Castro starts dropping clues, you know the Open is officially upon us. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss his latest "hint" and rundown the top headlines from the past week. More details about the Open announcements continue to emerge, Invictus has a super team and the PFAA believes the children are our future. Haley Adams joins the show to talk about what led her to the decision that she is going to compete in 2024, how she got back into a positive head space and why she wants to be a blogger for a major theme park. Laura Horvath recently finished 7th at the European Weightlifting Championships. Her brother Kristof talks to Tommy Marquez about her performance and what other goals outside of CrossFit she may have. This episiode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether they love or hate 24.2 being held at Justin Medeiros' home gym, what the most exciting Open matchup will be, and what they would change about the Open announcements. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Tim Paulson and Travis Mayer. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: thirdzy.com/deathby

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the best and worst movements for the CrossFit Open, where the line between having “balance” and going all in to be at the top of the sport is, and the pros and cons of having the Teen and Masters CrossFit Games on the same weekend. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what successful Open registration numbers look like, ways that off-season events should invest in media, and which former Games athlete who didn’t qualify in 2023, has the best shot to qualify in 2024. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, Jason Khalipa, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if CrossFit should do away with regions for Semifinals, if they love or hate floor plans for the Open, and if the Open will have more or less than 4 scored tests. Our contestants include Ellia Miller, Matt Torres, and Tommy Marquez. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by Photo Credit: Ellie Turner, Elizabeth Cox, EMOMphoto

Mal O'Brien reveals her plans for the 2024 season. Sean, Tommy and Lauren react to her announcement. Team Peak is looking to stand atop the podium as champions at the CrossFit Games this August. Sean and Tommy speak with Noah Ohlsen, Tola Morakinyo, Lena Richter and Matilde Garnes about why they decided to join forces, the things they've already learned during training, how they expect their collective experience to help them in Ft. Worth and why they think they can win the CrossFit Games. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

The Legends Championship is taking place Labor Day weekend in Birmingham, Alabama.  Event Director Bob Jennings speaks with Tommy Marquez about why they chose Birmingham, the things they took into consideration while making the decision, how CrossFit has helped them throughout the process and why Labor Day weekend made the most sense. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the decision, what they would like to see from a coverage standpoint and what they think might need to change moving forward.

We now have the full slate of dates for ALL of the CrossFit Games competitions, as the Legends Championship announced the details for the Masters' divisions. Brent Fikowski from the PFAA joins the show to shed some insight onto the current state of affairs for athlete exemptions, and why he thinks there is a better way forward for everyone involved. 

The super team news keeps coming as a new team in Europe joins the party. Tommy and Lauren break down the exciting new team from Sweden that has a podium pedigree. A new batch of athletes are returning from Drug Sanctions, plus we took a trip down memory lane in honor of Sean Woodland's 50th birthday to revisit our favorite live calls from his time as "The Voice Of The CrossFit Games."

We have another super team throwing it's hat into the ring. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the foursome from Down Under that looks to shake up the team competition in 2024. Sam Kwant joins the show to talk about his 3rd place performance at Wodapalooza, his goals for 2024 and why he thinks he often gets overlooked. Plus, the latest Open registration numbers and why Ellie Turner is fed up. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

Tom Brady is teaming up with NOBULL. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the news that TB12 is joining forces with the shoe and apparell brand. Artificial intelligence is making its way into the fitness landscape, but will it work? Jack Farlow joins the show to talk about balancing a full school schedule with training, being the youngest of nine kids and breaking through to the upper echelons of the sport of fitness. Plus, Lauren hates dating apps and a friend ruins Sean's surprise.

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if it's more beneficial to have team and Individual competitions together or separately, whether the trend of living at a training camp is dying, and what year had the best programming at the CrossFit Games. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Ellia Miller and Tim Paulson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by