Stephen Wexler - Podcast Details

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Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 79. Live from TYR WZA - Hattie KanyoHattie Kanyo broke onto the seen last year as a Rookie at the CrossFit Games. Now she is looking towards a second return to the Games as well as throwing her hat in the ring for the World Fitness Project. She talks about what her season is going to look like, her favorite music choices in the gym and how she keeps loose making funny videos with her friends.She is also part of the Blackout Barbell Fam. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your very own Wex Appeal Podcast shirt.

2025-02-2732 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 78. LIVE from TYR WZA - PFAA Panel 2025 Live from the Experience Stage at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami. Wex hosted a panel with Brent Fikowski of the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association), Ed Blanch from the AFJ (Association of Fitness Judges) and Joshua Hicks the Safety Advisor for the PFAA and Safety Director for TYR Wodapalooza.They talked about the governance and professionalism in the sport. We also discussed the roles of the PFAA and AFJ and how they work together with safety to insure fair play and safety. In this conversation we also talked Brent Fikowski into getting back onto the competition floor as...

2025-01-3155 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 77. LIVE from TYR WZA - Fee Saghafi w. Special Guest Host Stella Friend of the Show Fee Saghafi stops by the TYR Wodapalooza Experience Stage to chat with Wex about he upcoming competitive season as well as how you can "Train with Fee" in one of her workshops. Guest Host Stella Wexler joins the show as well to ask questions of one of her favorite CrossFit athletes.

2025-01-2443 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 76. Brock Yost & Stephanie Price - PIT Fitness Ranch and Directors of the Teen CrossFit GamesBrock Yost and Stephanie Price are the Directors of the Teen CrossFit Games and the leaders of the PIT Fitness Ranch and the FIT Teen Throwdown. They sit down to talk all things teens and the future of Functional Fitness with the next generation. We do a full rundown of the entire season and what the teen division can expect to see this year. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast @wexappealpodcast on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter and TikTok SPONSOR INFO: Blackout Barbell - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order at blackoutbarbell...

2025-01-101h 29

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 75. Shawn McClelland of Blackout BarbellShawn McClelland is the Owner of Blackout Barbell Apparel. They are a small business that is making a big impact in the CrossFit space. If you have been to any of the big competitions in the Southeast you have no doubt seen them there. Shawn sits down and talks about how it all started and how they have now become a household name while sponsoring Games Athletes, Content Creators and Rising Stars. There is also a little "Easter Egg" in the episode that could score you Free gear from Blackout as well as some Podium...

2024-12-201h 23

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 74. Duff Goldman - Ace of Cakes and Food Network StarDuff Goldman first came on the scene with his hit show Ace of Cakes. Since then he has gone on to host and judge in many of your favorite Food Network cooking competitions. He talks about how he got into cooking after being big into sports in school. We talk about the challenges of staying healthy and how he wanted to get healthy so he could be around for his family. This is a great conversation as well about music and his passion for life. This episode brought to you by: Blackout...

2024-11-2554 min

The Lisa Wexler Show Senate Minority Leader, Stephen Harding!Senate Minority Leader, Stephen Harding joins Lisa Wexler to discuss goals and the budget for the new session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-2114 min

The Lisa Wexler Show Stephen Riggio, Former Barnes & Noble CEOFormer CEO of Barnes & Noble, Stephen Riggio, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his life after retirement, taking on an extraordinary project of translating a major Sicilian novel from Italian into English titled: LUIGI NATOLI’S SICILIAN AVENGERS: A Novel (Books 1 and 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-2313 min

The Lisa Wexler Show Republican Sen. Min. Leader Stephen HardingState Senator Stephen Harding, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the upcoming special session, the new CT social media bill, paid sick-leave changes, and tax law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-06-2415 min

The Lisa Wexler Show Senator Stephen Harding Wraps-Up CT's "Short-Session"Senate Republican Leader, Stephen Harding, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about take-aways from CT's "short-session" & signs on to Lisa's push for changes in women's health legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-05-1515 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 73. Matt Torres & Micah Shoemaker of Brute StrengthMatt Torres and Micah Shoemaker are co-owners of Brute Strength Training. They reached out to have Wex interview them about all the brand new changes that came about this past year. They talk through the re-branding of Brute as well as the move from Naples to Jacksonville and the opportunities that will provide. This episode is in collaboration with the Brute Strength Podcast as well. Make sure to like and follow their page for info as they announce future plans. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X.

2024-04-0356 min

Daily Fantasy Morning Grind Morning Grind: PrizePicks CEO Adam Wexler on "Arena", Success & Evolution of DFS!Dan Back is joined by Adam Wexler, CEO of PrizePicks, to discuss the release of their latest contest type, PrizePicks Arena, now available in Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wyoming with more on the way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-01-2637 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 72. Colten Mertens LIVE from the WZA Podcast StageColten Mertens has quickly become a fan favorite in the CrossFit Competition circuit. He competed as an individual this year at TYR WZA in Miami and even called his shot for an event win. We talk about his new barbell, trash talk and his move to join the PRVN camp. To help support the Robison Family you can check out the two links below: GoFundMe: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-brad-beat-this-battle⁠ Barbell Voodoo #BradStrong Shirt: https://barbellvoodoo.com/bradstrong/ You can follow Colten on IG @colten_mertens ...

2024-01-2334 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 71. Dallin Pepper - 5x CrossFit Games AthleteDallin Pepper is a 5x CrossFit Games athlete and is the 3x Fittest Teen on Earth. On the show today we take a deep dive into his TYR WZA team that was just announced as well as why he is a true Harry Potter Fan and Jayson Hopper is not. We also talk about moving Brute to Jacksonville and how training looks a little different now. To help support the Robison Family as Brad battles stage for cancer you can check out the two links below: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f...

2024-01-0551 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 70. Fee Saghafi - 2x CrossFit Games and PFFA Board MemberFee Saghafi is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete that trains out of Brute. They just announced a big move with Brute HQ moving to Jacksonville. She sits down to talk about how her life has changed since qualifying to the Games and getting married the following week. She is also on the Board for the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association) representing North America East and we discuss her role and the future of the sport. You can follow Fee on IG @fee.saghafi Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. ...

2023-11-271h 14

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 69. Sammy Moniz - Chief Brand Officer of HWPO Training, Author of Feeding the FrasersSammy Moniz is the wife of Mat Fraser and they just recently welcomed their brand new baby girl into the world shortly after the CrossFit Games were finished. Sammy makes her first media interview since the birth of their baby. Apart from being a new mom she is also the Chief Brand Officer for HWPO Training as well as a cookbook author of "Feeding the Frasers". We talk about how they are adjusting to life as new parents as well as balancing work, fitness and if there will be a new cookbook in the works. We also take a...

2023-11-151h 10

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 68. Frank Savarese & Greg Spillane - CoFounders of HERO Barbell CompanyFrank Savarese is a former collegiate baseball player, graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After a 20-year Marine Corps career flying F/A-18A-D Hornets he became a decorated combat veteran, carrier naval aviator, TOPGUN graduate, and squadron commander. Having retired from the Marine Corps in 2022, he now flys Boeing 747s for UPS, while also being a part of HERO. Greg Spillane is a former collegiate football player for San Diego State University, with a deep competitive edge and entrepreneurial spirit. Greg has founded several companies across different industries, showcasing his knack for new product development. Holding an MBA...

2023-11-091h 13

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 67. Emily Fenton - Fitness Influencer, Personal Trainer & Fitness ModelEmily Fenton sits down with Wex for coffee and a chat. Emily has been a gymnast since the age of 2 and fell in love with being in the gym in her teens. Her passion for fitness led her to become a certified personal trainer as well as competing in bodybuilding and ranking high as an NPC Bikini Competitor. Most recently she was signed by REDCON1 as an Ambassador. You can follow Emily on Instagram and on YouTube (@fitwithfenton) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and...

2023-10-2753 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 66. Arielle Loewen - Third Fittest Woman on EarthArielle Loewen returns to the show solo this time off of her best career finish at the CrossFit Games. We sit down to talk about how life changed with her win at The Granite Games and what she would be doing if she was not a Games athlete. Arielle also talks about who she would like to team up with at WZA this year and her goals for the Rogue Invitational. You can follow Arielle on IG (@arielleloewen) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge...

2023-10-201h 00

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 65. Don Faul - CEO of CrossFitDon Faul returns to the show to talk about the state of CrossFit and all the recent changes, announcements and who won The Open between him and Dave Castro. He has been the CEO of CrossFit since just before the 2022 Games and has a vision to reach 30 Million people with the methodology of CrossFit. We also talk about the recent announcement that the Games are moving to Ft. Worth, Texas and for how long that will be. You can follow Don Faul on IG (@donfaul) and CrossFit (@crossfit) & CrossFit Games (@crossfitgames)

2023-10-031h 08

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 64. Kelly Sekulovski - Co-Founder of Femme Fit Society and CoachKelly is all over the CrossFit space. Her most recent venture in the space brought her to founding the Femme Fit Society along with Lindsey Marcelli from Compete For A Cure and Girls Gone RX. Together they are revolutionizing the narrative for women in the fitness space and bringing light to topics that relate to women and the unique challenges they face. We had a great conversation on a ton of subjects. Enjoy. You can follow Kelly (@strongerwithkelly) and Femme Fit Society (@femmefitsociety) on Instagram. Follow Wex Appeal on...

2023-09-271h 11

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 63. Adrian Bozman - CrossFit Competition DirectorAdrian Bozman is a staple in the CrossFit community. His role in the CrossFit Games for the past two iterations has been the Competition Director in charge of leading the programming for the CrossFit Games Season. We dive into what it's been like taking on the challenge of programming for the fittest on Earth as well as what he does in his downtime. He is a music buff and we also talk about his love for motorcycles. You might find some new favorite bands. Follow Boz on IG (@apbozman) and Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on IG, TikTok...

2023-09-121h 14

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 62. Joshy G - Co-Owner of Deadboys Fitness, CrossFit Games Floor Announcer and CF-L2 TrainerJoshy G is known in many circles from CrossFit to the WWE. He has been one of the floor announcers for the CrossFit Games. If you were at the Games he was on the mic with Kiki Dickson giving you all the action on the floor. He is also co-owner of Deadboys Fitness with Colby Lopez (aka WWE Champion Seth "Freakin" Rollins). They are bridging the gap between fans of WWE and CrossFit and encouraging fitness at all levels. We talk about how he got involved in CrossFit as his journey to being the voice on the floor.

2023-08-3147 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 61. Hunter McIntyre - 3x HYROX World Champion and Current Record HolderHunter McIntyre returns to the show. We talk about what he has been up to since he was last on the show and how he keeps himself busy in an out of the gym. Not only is he the HYROX World Champ and current record holder but also holds the record for Murph. Outside of the gym he has started a new competition called Battle Bunker, a supplement company called BLDR and his training program HAOS (Hunter's Acadamy Of Strength). He also addresses the latest call out from my previous guest Norman Woodring to his HYROX and Murph record and...

2023-08-2244 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 60. LIVE from the CrossFit Games - Amy Bream - 3x CrossFit Games Athlete and Public SpeakerAmy Bream is a 3x CrossFit Games Athlete in the adaptive division. She is also a Nike Sponsored athlete and trains out of the PRVN camp in East Nashville. I got to sit down with Amy on Saturday in Vendor Village of the CrossFit Games and we talked about the challenges of fair play in the adaptive division, how she unwinds to Harry Potter and what it felt like to go viral from her 2021 performance in Madison. She has an electric personality, is hilarious and I highly recommend you follow her story on her Instagram @onelegtostandon Follow our new sponsor...

2023-08-1153 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 59. LIVE from the CrossFit Games - John-Edward Heath - Paralympic Hopeful and Adaptive Athlete AdvocateJohn-Edward Heath is a Paralympic Hopeful and advocate for the adaptive athletes in Functional Fitness. With his trusty Corgi named Lord Voldemort by his side he is fighting to make sure that the voice of the adaptive athlete is seen in all sports, but more specifically the sport of CrossFit. We have a very candid conversation about the things CrossFit is doing right as well as the things they are doing very wrong. The message....JUST SHOW UP! Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at ⁠⁠⁠www.thundrbro.com⁠⁠⁠ You can follow a...

2023-08-0846 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 58. LIVE from the CrossFit Games - Rob Kearney - Head Coach for HWPO Strong and World's Strongest Man CompetitorRob Kearney is pound for pound the World's Strongest. He is also the Head Coach for HWPO Strong training program. We sat down LIVE at the CrossFit Games to talk about how he became part of the HWPO Family and how he is also able to continue his training to become World's Strongest Man. You can follow Rob on IG (@worlds_strongest_gay) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at ⁠⁠⁠www.thundrbro.com⁠⁠⁠ You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with THUNDRBRO on...

2023-08-0643 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 57. Live from the CrossFit Games - Rory McKernan from Mayhem NationRory McKernan is one of the original OG's of CrossFit Media. We are LIVE in Madison, WI at the 2023 NoBull CrossFit Games and sit down in the Mayhem Lounge to chat about all things Mayhem and his journey that brought him into CrossFit, through cancer and ultimately to joining the Mayhem Family. Check out what they have going on this week.

2023-08-0252 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 56. Aimee Anaya Everett - HWPO LIFT Head Coach & US Olympic Weightlifting CoachAimee Anaya Everett joins us for the third installment of the HWPO takeover. She is the Head Coach for the HWPO LIFT Program as well as the Weightlifting Coach for the HWPO Elite Athletes that are competing in Madison at The CrossFit Games. We talk about how she originally wanted to be an FBI Profiler but instead became one of the most well known names in Olympic Weightlifting. She also talks about her love for Harry Potter, LEGO and how HWPO sought her out. You can follow Aimee on IG (@aimeeanayaeverett) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our...

2023-07-2658 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 55. Jake Marconi - Director of Coaching for HWPO TrainingJake Marconi is the Director of Coaching for HWPO Training. We sit down to talk about his role with the athletes as well as programming for the HWPO Online Training Program. He talks about his sports background and how Sammy told him that the staff is not allowed to get HWPO tattoos at The Games. You can follow Jake Marconi on IG (@jakemarconi) and HWPO Training (@hwpotraining) Follow our new sponsor THUNDRBRO on IG (@thundrbro) and go check out the THUNDRBRO programs they offer at www.thundrbro.com You can follow along on my 90 Day Journey with...

2023-07-2559 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 54. Matt O'Keefe - CEO of HWPO TrainingMatt O'Keefe is the CEO of HWPO Training. He was formerly the director of Loud N Live and in charge of running Wodapalooza before leaving to help launch HWPO Training with his long time friend Mat Fraser the 5x Fittest Man on Earth. Known as Chief Keefe, he comes to the podcast to talk about the upcoming season, what's on the horizon for HWPO and how excited he is HWPO Training to be a partner at the CrossFit Games this year. If you are coming to Madison for the Games make sure you get to the HWPO Training booth where...

2023-07-1959 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 53. Dave Lipson - Thundrbro Founder, Coach, Former Pro Baseball Player and Competitive BodybuilderDave Lipson is a former Professional Baseball player who is best known as the Founder and Creator of THUNDRBRO. He is married to the 2014 Fittest Woman on Earth Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and together they have become the power couple of fitness. They have both competed in CrossFit and Professional Bodybuilding. Dave is bringing his bigger than life personality to the episode and we talk about his journey from a 170 lb. baseball player to transforming himself into a walking talking Action Figure. We sit down in their home and have a great time talking life. Follow him on IG (@davefreakinlipson) and THUNDRBRO...

2023-07-131h 43

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 52. Julian Marquez - 2x Emmy Award Winner, CrossFit Games Athlete and part of The Buttery BrosJulian Marquez is a 2x Emmy Award Winner and sits down with Wex to talk about his time with the NFL where he won those awards for his work with the Oakland Raiders. We also talk about before he was a part of the "Butter Gang" with the Buttery Bros he was a Former CrossFit Games Athlete. Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube & TikTok @wexappealpodcast Shop ⁠Blackout Barbell⁠ and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to ⁠Strong Coffee Company⁠ and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B...

2023-07-071h 20

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 51. Dwight Upshaw - Coach with PRVN Fitness and Head of Affiliate ProgrammingDwight Upshaw is the Head of Affiliate Programming and one of the Head Coaches for PRVN Fitness. He sits down to talk with Wex about working with the Elite Athletes leading up to Madison for the CrossFit Games as well as partnering with Girls Gone RX and Compete for a Cure. Follow Wex Appeal on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube & TikTok @wexappealpodcast Shop Blackout Barbell and use the code "BLKOUT" to save 10% OFF your order. Go to Strong Coffee Company and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to get $15 OFF your order. For exclusive Wex Appeal content become a Triple B Crew member for $4.99/mo...

2023-07-0500 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 50. Norman Woodring - CrossFit Competitor, Owner of Not the Norm CrossFit and Hyrox CompetitorNorman Woodring is a multi year CrossFit SemiFinal/Regional Competitor and a veteran in the sport. He trains with JumpShip Training and made the announcement that this will be his final year attempting to qualify for the CrossFit Games. He has turned his competitive sights towards the Hyrox Challenge and made a splash in announcing that not only will he be competing in Hyrox this year but will also be attempting and training to claim the World Record time away from the one and only Hunter McIntyre. Norm also took it a step further when he said that he will...

2023-06-2642 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 49. Chase Ingraham & Adrian Conway - CrossFit Games North America East SemiFinal RecapChase Ingraham and Adrian Conway join the show to talk about the late night calls that led to the CrossFit Games Podcast Live Stream for Day 2 & 3. We also go over some of the top performances and our thoughts on "Who is CK Guy?" We also talk about what it takes to make something like this work. Huge thanks to Brian Friend and Mike Halpin as well for their efforts to get great footage from the floor with iPhones. Yes....iPhones. It was a team effort indeed. Follow Chase Ingraham (@chase_ingraham) & Adrian Conway (adrianconway_) on Instagram. Follow Wex Appeal on...

2023-05-241h 20

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Bonus Buffoonery #1 w/ Justin CotlerJustin Cotler the Owner/Head Coach of Underdog Athletics answers the Triple B questions for a bonus rapid fire of Barbells, Beats or Buffoonery.

2023-05-2006 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 48. Justin Cotler - Owner & Head Coach of Underdog AthleticsJustin Cotler is more than just the lead dog over at Underdog Athletics. He is a man of many talents. We talk about the upcoming CrossFit SemiFinals and how deep Underdog is rolling in all the different regions. We dig in on expectations for my former coach and current Europe SemiFinalist Bronislaw Olenkowicz. He will be making a huge splash attempting to get back to the Games in Madison. On top of all the athletes we also talk Dad life with a gymnast daughter, music and the balance of it all. We of course jump into the landscape of The...

2023-05-161h 01

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 47. Jason Ray - Mayhem Athlete, Owner of CrossFit Valdosta & CrossFit Games SemiFinal RookieJason Ray is definitely someone to look for this year in Orlando at the CrossFit Games SemiFinals for North America East. He will be competing for the first time in SemiFinals after barely missing the cut last year. Jason is also a husband and father of 2 boys as well as the new owner of CrossFit Valdosta in Georgia. As someone who loves to hunt, fish and CrossFit he said his wife calls him the "Great Value" Rich Froning. He trains under and will be representing Mayhem Athlete in Orlando. We talk about Semi expectations, the balance between gym & family as...

2023-05-051h 09

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 46. Adam Von Rothfelder - CEO of Strong Coffee Company and EntrepreneurAdam Von Rothfelder is a whole different energy! Which is definitely what you need if you are the CEO of a Coffee Company. Strong Coffee Company is a coffee company that prides itself on giving you quality product to not just start your day but to enhance your health at the same time. Adam is setting out to revolutionize the Coffee landscape one cup at a time. If he looks familiar to you he has also been a trainer to celebrities and was on the NBC Reality Fitness Competition STRONG which was produced by Sylvester Stallone and which teamed...

2023-04-261h 17

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 45. Evan Holyfield - Professional Boxer, Author of 12 Rounds of WinningThis week Wex sits down with Evan Holyfield. He is the son of the Hall of Fame Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield and he has made his own name in Professional Boxing. Evan started boxing at a young age and he talks about what it was like growing up and forging his own path. He also talks about how different this last win in the ring was after suffering his first loss. He has a 10-1 Pro Boxing Record after winning his last fight. A very important thing to him is making sure that the next generation comes up successful in...

2023-04-191h 10

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 44. Marston Sawyers - from The Buttery Bros and Co-Founder of Podium SupplementsMarston Sawyers is a content creator and entrepreneur that is one half of the creative team called "The Buttery Bros." Marston, alongside Heber Cannon (Episode 26), travel the globe chronicling their adventures with numerous people in the Fitness space. They created a sort of cult following in CrossFit after they were let go from CrossFit with the rest of the media department in 2018. That led them to create the Buttery Bros brand and gave them the freedom to create content that they, and their fans, would enjoy. They have been responsible for producing many of the best CrossFit Games documentaries and...

2023-04-061h 12

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 43. Kekoa Mana - "The Hawaiian Warrior" Professional Wrestler and Head Trainer at House of ChampionsOn this episode, Wex sits down with Kekoa Mana "The Hawaiian Warrior". He has been wrestling since first falling in love with it at the age of 17 years. He talks about how he got into Professional Wrestling, his sports background and how becoming a father changed everything. This is a great peak behind the curtain of wrestling and Kekoa is bringing over 17 years of knowledge to the next generation by changing the way people train for this business. Follow Kekoa on IG @kekoapro and on TikTok @kekoahw Follow Wex Appeal on IG & TikTok @wexappealpodcast

2023-03-291h 29

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 42. Rebecca Fuselier - CrossFit Games 2022 Rookie, 2x Teen Games Athlete and Coach at CrossFit BoltRebecca Fuselier previously competed in the Teen Division at the CrossFit Games and make her rookie Elite debut in 2022. She became a community icon after The Capital event where the entire crowd rallied around her on the steps to cheer her to the finish. From that moment people came to find out her personality is just as big as her heart. Her Instagram is a hilarious mix of CrossFit instructional videos, dance moves and comedy sketches. She has a crafty side as well and we talk about her mismatched shoe game and bedazzled custom tops that she designed herself. As...

2023-02-091h 04

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 41. Dylan Malitsky - VP of Sport for Loud and Live, Director of TYR WodapaloozaDylan Malitsky has been involved with Wodapalooza since its inception. He joins the show to talk about his first year of being the man in charge as Director of TYR Wodapalooza 2023. Dylan opens up about both the key wins from this year but also the obstacles that came up and how addressing those opportunities head on will make the 2024 installment bigger and better. We also talk about the future or TYR as a partner in the space as well as if WZA has outgrown it's Bayfront Park home. This episode will definitely give you a look behind the curtain of...

2023-02-0155 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 40. Live from TYR WZA - Tyler Christophel & Sam Cournoyer from Team MayhemHuge thanks to the team at The Jedburgh Podcast as this episode was thought to be lost but they had an unknown recorder still rolling. Tyler Christophel & Sam Cournoyer are 2/3 of the Mayhem Team with Rich Froning for the Elite Men's Team Division at WZA. Unfortunately they had to withdraw on Saturday due to an injury but we had a great time talking about competition and how they are looking forward to both competing in the Individual Division for the CrossFit Games this year. Sam coming off of the Team Championship with Mayhem Freedom and setting his site on individual...

2023-01-3024 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 39. Lindsey Marcelli - Founder of Compete for a Cure and the Girls Gone RX Fitness CompetitionLindsey Marcelli is the Founder of the Non-Profit Organization called Compete for a Cure with a mission to fund breast cancer survivors' wellness within local communities and provide breast health education for coaches and trainers. They seek to empower the survivor, the gym owner, the event planner, and the business owner so that the survivor can be a part of a community that revolves around physical activity and overall well-being. Through this organization they have run many competitions worldwide (Girls Gone RX) that are hosted by gyms all over the world or lifting competitions (The OLY Open & Winter Solstice) that a...

2023-01-2848 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 38. Live From TYR WZA - Mat Fraser & Matt O'Keefe of HWPOMat Fraser & Matt O'Keefe are the driving force behind HWPO. Mat Fraser is the 5x Fittest Man on Earth and since retiring from competition has gone on to start some very successful business ventures like Podium and HWPO Training. Matt O'Keefe is a staple in sports management and has been working with Mat as his manager. Since departing from Live N Loud last year O'Keefe has taken over the reigns to run the business side of HWPO. He still is involved in the sport as an athlete agent and works together with Mat to develop HWPO Training into a definitive...

2023-01-2331 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 37. Live from TYR WZA - Kaleb Young with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.)Kaleb Young works with Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R) and is in charge of CrossFit Development and Partnerships. Kaleb stops by the TYR WZA Podcast stage to talk about the mission of O.U.R. in trying to put an end to sex trafficking in the United States and Worldwide. O.U.R. partners with many gyms and organizations to not only raise funds but also to raise awareness of the epidemic that is terrorizing this nation. We talk tips to stay safe and also how you can get involved in the fight. We also talk about our favorite...

2023-01-2242 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 36. Live from TYR WZA - Paul Haverland & The Buttery Bros with PodiumWe talk business in the CrossFit space and how Podium came from an idea to a Partner of the TYR Wodapalooza Competition. The Buttery Bros take the stage with Paul Haverland to talk about the journey of Podium and what it means to put their name behind a product that is backed by and sponsor the Fittest on Earth. Paul has helped start many successful businesses and decided to reach out to the Bros to bring Podium to life. Also discussed is how Heber and Mars plan is to bring all their business ventures up together to help support...

2023-01-2046 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 35. Live from TYR WZA - Fee Saghafi & James Sprague from Brute Strength CrewFee Saghafi and James Sprague from the Brute Strength Training Crew join the show and bring the energy to the podcast stage. They talk about their training culture, the move to train in Naples and how James should be a motivational speaker in his down time. All of our shows in Miami brought to you by Phat Ash Bakes (IG: @phatashbakes). The best cookies hands down. Get #thatgoodgood shipped straight to your door. Also shoutout to Lifting the Dream (IG: @liftingthedreamofficial) who took such great care of us at WZA.

2023-01-1919 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 34. Live from TYR WZA - Don Faul the CEO of CrossFitDon Faul is the CEO of CrossFit and joined us LIVE on the podcast stage at TYR Wodapalooza to chat about his first six months with CrossFit and the future of the brand. We also talk about the Open and how he’s got his sights set on beating Dave Castro. This episode is brought to you by Phat Ash Bakes who is bringing #thatgoodgood to your door with the best cookies in the game.

2023-01-1830 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 33. Rich Froning - 4x Fittest Man on Earth, 6x Affiliate Cup Champ, Owner of CrossFit Mayhem and EntrepreneurRich Froning is considered by many to be one of the G.O.A.T.s of CrossFit. As an Individual athlete he is the 4x Fittest Man on Earth and a 6x Affiliate Cup Champion in the Team Division. He is owner of CrossFit Mayhem in Cookeville, TN and has taken his hard working attitude in training to building many successful businesses. Froning Farms, Buffalo Brew Coffee and of course all of the Training programs that you can follow remotely through Mayhem Athlete. Rich sits down to talk about competing at TYR Wodapalooza this year, how he balances training...

2023-01-1157 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 32. Lauren Kalil - Morning Chalkup Writer and Podcast HostLauren Kalil has quickly made a name for herself in the CrossFit world as being the face of the Morning Chalkup. She has travelled around the world covering the sport of CrossFit and has interviewed some incredible athletes. We sit down and talk about her journey and be warned....buffoonery ensues. The topics included horrible wedding planning stories, how to kidnap people and riding on a dolphin. #IYKYK Make sure you join both of us in Miami at TYR Wodapalooza 2023 on the podcast and seminar stage and follow her on Instagram @laurenkalil

2023-01-051h 28

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery BONUS BUFFOONERY #1 - Anchorman Battle of BuffooneryThe first ever Battle of Buffoonery takes 7 Podcast Hosts in the CrossFit space and pit them against each other in a fight to the death battle of literal Biblical proportions. Wex takes on Lauren Kalil (Morning Chalk Up), Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler (Get with the Programming), Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez (Talking Elite Fitness) and Josh Pirtle (aka Fluffy Duck). Each host had to pick a Historical Figure, an Athlete, a Superhero, a Celebrity and one wildcard with only one rule. No touching of the hair or face! To quote the famous Ron Burgundy..."Boy, that...

2022-12-161h 18

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 31. Matt Torres - Founder & Head Coach of Brute Strength Athletics and Owner of CrossFit NaplesMatt Torres is best known in the CrossFit landscape as the Head Coach and Founder of Brute Strength Athletics. He has coached athletes at the top level all the way to the CrossFit Games through remote coaching. Recently Brute Force Athletics decided to make the step to an in person training camp and has quickly solidified themselves as one of the powerhouse training groups with CrossFit Games athletes like Danielle Brandon, Dallin Pepper, Emma Cary and top tier SemiFinal athletes like James Sprague and Fee Saghafi who are looking to punch their tickets to the Games this year. He also p...

2022-12-1459 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 30. WZA Team A.K.A. - Kari Pearce, Arielle Loewen & Alex GazanKari Pearce, Arielle Loewen and Alex Gazan are teaming up to compete at TYR Wodapalooza in January and they join Wex to talk about their expectations for the coming year as well as what they would like to see for events. In this episode we have a guest appearance by Stella and we discuss how this team came into being. We have a lot of fun talking about their unique journeys and what makes them the competitors they are. They are three of the most competitive athletes you will see on the competition floor but off the floor they are...

2022-12-011h 03

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 29. Kloie Wilson - 3x CrossFit Regional Competitor, 2x CrossFit SemiFinal Competitor and Full Time FirefighterKloie Wilson sits down to chat the 2023 CrossFit Games season, what it's like to balance having a full time career as a firefighter while still maintaining her training. She twice has just missed out on punching her own ticket to the CrossFit Games and this past year she was selected to be part of the Demo Team. Kloie hopes that with the new system and her training this will be the year she gets her shot.

2022-11-2348 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 28. James Monroe Iglehart - Tony Award Winning Broadway Actor and Singer and Voice ActorWex sits down with the multi-talented James Monroe Iglehart the Tony Award Winning Broadway Actor and Singer. He is best known for his Tony Award winning performance as the Original Genie of the Lamp in the hit show Aladdin. He is also one of the original performers from the wildly popular improv show Freestyle Love Supreme and has also played the dual role of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the smash hit Hamilton. Other credits include playing Billy Flynn in Chicago and just finished a run in Guys and Dolls as Nathan Detroit. James is a staple in the...

2022-11-111h 23

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 27. Tom Foxley - CEO of Mindset RX’d, Coach and Host of the Limitless Athlete PodcastIn this episode Wex sits down with Tom Foxley of Mindset RX’d to talk about his journey from the Royal Marines to training some of the most elite athletes in the world. It was awesome to hear his story and he dropped a wealth of knowledge that you can apply to your everyday life. You can hear his podcast “Limitless Athlete” streaming across all platforms. For more info go to http://www.mindsetrxd.com or follow on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/mindsetrxd For more info about ADHD Tom referenced the work of Dr. Gabor Maté here is the link ht...

2022-10-211h 14

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 26. Heber Cannon - from the Buttery Bros., Co-Founder of Podium Supplements and Kriger BackpacksHeber Cannon is a content creator and entrepreneur that makes up one half of the media duo known as "The Buttery Bros." Heber, along with Marston Sawyers, chronicle all their wild fitness adventures on their YouTube channel and are known for producing many of the CrossFit Games documentaries through 2020. They rose to notoriety after the 2018 CrossFit shake up by taking their style of storytelling they had been producing and turning it into a YouTube channel highlighting athletes of all types. Since then they have built many business partnerships and have Co-Founded Podium Supplements along with 5x Fittest Man on Earth...

2022-09-121h 09

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 25. Brian Friend - CrossFit Analyst, Morning Chalkup Contributor & Coach at CrossFit CFTBrian Friend is best known as THE stats analyst of the CrossFit Community. You can find him as a regular contributor on The Morning Chalkup and The Seven Podcast. Often seen running all over the campus at The CrossFit Games, Brian is the go to guy for stat analysis and we break down his thoughts on this years competition. We also talk about his love for Disc Golf and how he found his way into his CrossFit journey. You can find Brian on Instagram @brianfriendcrossfit Follow the Wex Appeal Podcast on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @wexappealpodcast

2022-09-021h 27

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 24. Scott Britton - Founder of Battle Cancer and Men's Health UK Coach of the Year & Cover ModelScott Britton joins the show to talk about the creation of Battle Cancer and it's impact of shaping the lives of those who are battling the vicious disease of cancer. We talk about how it has impacted us personally as well as Battle Cancer's initiative to help cancer survivors take back their health and what they are doing to empower gyms worldwide to take up the cause. Scott also happens to be quiet hilarious and has an affinity for tattoos, motorcycles and an apparent distaste for shirts. On this episode as well we talk about a competition called "Girls Gone...

2022-03-161h 07

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 23. Jack Lepiarz - aka Jacques Ze Whipper, TikTok Star, Reporter and News Anchor for WBUR BostonJack Lepiarz is best known to his over 1.3M Followers on TikTok as Jacques Ze Whipper, the wise cracking French Renaissance Performer who is as quick with his whip as he is with the clap backs to the crowd. We sit down and talk about going viral, Baseball and the broken thumb, his multiple Guinness Book of World Records and everything in between. This episode is a hilarious journey into absolute and complete buffoonery. We also talk about the day job a Reporter and News Anchor for WBUR Boston. Similar to his stage show this episode is not necessarily safe f...

2022-02-151h 34

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 22. Cooper Marsh - Athlete Agent and Co-Owner of Lab Management GroupCooper is a Sports Agent and Co-Owner of Lab Management Group that represents athletes across multiple sports. They represent some of the biggest names in CrossFit but also manage athletes from MLB, PGA, Olympic Athletes and more. He sits down with Wex to talk about the most recent Wodapalooza Fitness Festival in Miami and about how their athletes are making a big splash in the space. In the CrossFit space they also represent some of the Young Gun talents that are making a name for themselves. With a Games roster that includes Danielle Brandon, Bethany Shadburne, Emma Cary, Dallin Pepper...

2022-02-0942 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #7 - Grant McCartney, 7x American Ninja Warrior, Spartan Games Competitor & Fitness PersonalityGrant McCartney is a 7x American Ninja Warrior and also a German Ninja Warrior Champ. He has competed in the very first Spartan Games that you can see on Season 1 on YouTube. He stopped by the podcast stage to chat Ninja, CrossFit and his story and philosophy on life. We had a bunch of laughs soaking up some Miami vibes before the storm rolled in. This episode is brought to you by Brushed by Chan. Follow her on IG @brushedbychan1 and if you mention the "Wex Appeal" podcast you get $20 off your very own custom shoes.

2022-02-0223 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #6 - Col. Tony Kurz, US Army Warrior Fitness Team, 3x Wodapalooza Masters Champ, CrossFit Games AthleteCol. Tony Kurz sits down with Wex at Wodapalooza to talk about competing in the Masters Division and how his 20+ years of service in Special Forces translates into helping him perform on the competition floor. As of the recording he was in second place at Wodapalooza going into Day 3 and in position to go on and win his third consecutive WZA Masters Champ Title. This interview was full of laughs. Follow Col. Kurz on IG @tonymeh1 and The US Army Warrior Fitness Team @usarmywarriorfit This episode brought to you by @BrushedbyChan1 on Instagram. Link in her bio to get your...

2022-01-2727 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #5 - C.J. Martin, Founder/CEO of Invictus Fitness, Level 4 CrossFit Trainer & Former CrossFit HQ Training TeamC.J. Martin is one of the CrossFit OG's. He is the Founder & CEO of Invictus Fitness which has four locations across the US. They are home to many elite teams and individual athletes that have competed at The CrossFit Games. He is an L4 CrossFit Trainer and is formerly a member of the CrossFit HQ Training Team. Wex sits down with C.J. live on the Wodapalooza Podcast Stage to talk about the event, his teams and athletes that are competing and what he is excited to see from this season. We also talk about why he has gotten...

2022-01-2124 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #4 - Ashley of PhatAsh Bakes in Orlando, FloridaAshley is the co-owner with her husband Israel of PhatAsh Bakes. They make some of the most amazing cookies you have ever seen or tasted. She joins us on the Wodapalooza Podcast stage to talk about how she found CrossFit, her amazing cookies and how some of the biggest fans are the fittest athletes on Earth. Follow them on Instagram @phatashbakes and on their website www.phatashbakes.com This episode brought to you by Brushed by Chan. Instagram @BrushedbyChan1 to see all her custom designed shoes. All hand painted and custom designed for you. Link in her Bio to get...

2022-01-2011 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #3 - Brandon Krumins of UNBARD Coffee Company - Cohosted by Two Toned FitnessWex Appeal and the ladies from Two Toned Fitness, Leah and Shai, sit down with Brandon Krumins from UNBARD Coffee Company. They are a preworkout coffee blend that gives you everything you need to crush your workout in one amazing bottle. We talk about where the company started and even sample the product live on the episode. We had a great time and Wex loved teaming up with the ladies from the "Don't Tone Alone" Podcast which is available on Apple and Spotify. Follow UNBARD Coffee at www.unbardcoffee.com and @unbardcoffee on Instagram You can follow Two Toned Fitness...

2022-01-1917 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #2 - John Wooley, MakeWodsGreatAgain, Kettlebells & Cocktails Podcast and Scale & Bail PodcastsWex Appeal sits down with the Meme Lord Himself - John Wooley from MakeWodsGreatAgain on Facebook and Instagram. If you are into CrossFit even a little bit you have no doubt seen one of his posts highlighting the funniest parts of our community. He is also the host of the podcast Kettlebells & Cocktails w/ his cohost Niki Brazier as well as the Podcast Scale and Bail w/ Ben Dziwulski. This episode is brought to you by Brushed by Chan. Follow her on Instagram @BrushedbyChan1 to see all of her custom designs and get your very own pair by clicking the...

2022-01-1810 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery WZA BONUS #1 - Brian Neumann, Chief Marketing Officer of YerbaeWex Appeal hits Wodapalooza 2022 and we get to sit down with Brian Neumann the Chief Marketing Officer for Yerbae. They talk about the BAE Project, the origins of the company and their future in the CrossFit community. They offer a clean energy drink alternative that gives you all the effects without the crash. Brian also talks about what it's like working with athletes like Annie Thorisdottir and Sam Dancer (who even stops by for a cameo). Follow them on Instagram @drinkyerbae and online at www.yerbae.com This episode brought to you by Brushed by...

2022-01-1820 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 21. Josh Pirtle - Internet Personality and Content Creator of Fluffy DuckJosh Pirtle better known in the CrossFit world as Fluffy Duck is a viral sensation and amassed quite a following on his Instagram, TikTok and Twitter accounts. He sits down with Wex to talk about the upcoming Wodapalooza event, where the idea for Fluffy Duck came from and a whole heap of other buffoonery. They discuss everything from Dave Castro getting fired to starting a new podcast called "Tickle Time." All you have to do is scan his Social Media pages to know that hilarity ensues. Follow Josh on all Instagram, TikTok and Twitter: @fluffy__duck This episode is sponsored...

2022-01-111h 00

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Wex Wednesday Workout #2 - Coach WexI'm flying solo this week and giving you a holiday workout that I enjoyed. Definitely scale as needed and focus on good pacing. Do not come out to fast or you will regret it. This workout gets very grip intensive. "12 Days of Barbell Christmas" 1 Deadlift 2 Hang Power Cleans 3 Front Squats 4 Shoulder Presses 5 Back Squats 6 Push Presses 7 Thrusters 8 Squat Cleans 9 Push Jerks 10 Hang Power Snatches 11 Overhead Squats 12 Sumo Deadlift High-Pulls Use a single barbell throughout (95#/65#) Score is the total amount of time it takes to complete the full 364 repetitions. Like the song and the original “12 Days of Christmas” WOD complete each exerc...

2021-12-1612 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Music Mondays #2 - RikshawFor week 2 of Music Monday, Wex moves away from Rock and brings in Rikshaw from "Rikshaw N' The Ruckus" for a Hip Hop Battle Mixtape. They pick their Top 5 to complete their battle list and go back and forth how their picks changed the game and their own musical influences. Check out Rikshaw at: www.getrnr.live IG @rikshaw.n.the.ruckus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73EIQeB8Vm3OvyXOaUYaqW?si=gGXCrQC2S26UKgxqDj5KOg Wex Hip Hop Mixtape Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jFmqkQvKlnEG8cJScIO5y?s...

2021-12-1334 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 20. Kari Pearce - CrossFit Games Athlete, 4x Fittest American Woman & Owner of Power AbsKari Pearce the 7x CrossFit Games qualifier and 4x Fittest American Woman on Earth sits down with Wex to talk about life after retiring from individual CrossFit competition and focusing on life after competition. She talks about her influence and impact on showing women that strong is pretty and that it's ok to be strong. They also talk about the future and her business opportunities with Power Abs and her new PHITT Program to get strong at home. Follow her on Instagram: @karipearcecrossfit www.karipearce.com

2021-12-101h 01

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Wex Wednesday Workout #1 - Tommy MarquezTommy Marquez is the guest for out Wednesday Workout of the week. Post your results on the Instagram and let us know how you do. Scale as needed. 3 Rounds For Time 400m Run 42-30-18 Wall Balls (20/14 - 10') 21-15-9 Deadlifts ( 225/155)

2021-12-0822 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Music Monday #1 - Tommy MarquezWex and Tommy go back to their Rock roots of the 90's & 2000's to create an EPIC fantasy music festival. This was supposed to be a short episode that spiraled into an amazing journey into a list you can take with you to the gym, road trip or just for rocking out in your house. Follow the link below to find the Spotify playlist that goes along with it. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2n35ziMw0e0hB5cxK5yUcV?si=1bb5721bb7174c40

2021-12-061h 16

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 19. Elijah "EZ" Muhammad - 2x CrossFit Games Athlete, VP/Co-Founder of Project Onyx & Owner of Unorthodox FitnessEZ Muhammad sits down with Wex to discuss fitness to the next generation and all about his work with Project Onyx. EZ is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete and 5x Regional athlete. He started Project Onyx to help mentor young people not only in fitness but to also understand that they have choices rather than what the system or society is telling them. He is also the owner of Unorthodox Fitness and talks about training up his children as well as the future of the CrossFit competitive landscape. More info can be found at: www.projectonyxdsm.com www.ezmuhammad.com I...

2021-12-0558 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 18. Chase Ingraham - Host of "Get With the Programming" & "The CrossFit Games" Podcasts, Broadcast Announcer for CrossFit and Owner of CrossFit Big DWex sits down with Chase Ingraham. He, along with Bill Grundler, host the "Get With the Programming" Podcast and is also the featured host for "The CrossFit Games" Podcast. You may have also seen him on air as commentator for The NoBull CrossFit Games as well as many other sanctioned CrossFit events. He is the owner of CrossFit Big D in Dallas, Texas and is a 5x Regional Games Athlete as well as Coach. Wex and Chase talk about the rise of the young athletes and what the landscape of parents will look like in the future. They also get...

2021-12-021h 39

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 17. James Geering - Host of "Behind the Shield" Podcast, Author and Retired FirefighterWex sits down with fellow podcast host and friend James Geering to talk about his passion of shedding light on the pandemic of PTSD among first responders. He is the host of the "Behind the Shield Podcast" and author of the book "One More Light: Life, Death and Humanity through the eyes of a Firefighter." They also talk about wedding shenanigans, fitness and the current state of health among first responders. www.jamesgeering.com IG: @behindtheshield911

2021-11-191h 45

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 16. J. Neilson - ABS Mastersmith, Judge on History Channel's "Forged In Fire"Wex sits down with J. Neilson. ABS Mastersmith and one of the judges on History Channel's original series "Forged In Fire." They talk about how J. got into becoming a bladesmith, his love for horror movies and gives a hilarious behind the scenes view into the hit show. J.Neilson Knives - https://www.mountainhollow.net/ Instagram @j.neilsonknives

2021-11-131h 03

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 15. Javier Colón - Singer, Songwriter, Musician & Season 1 Winner of NBC’s The VoiceJavier Colón is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as the winner of the inaugural season of the U.S. television show on NBC, The Voice, receiving $100,000 and signing a recording contract with Universal Republic Records. Javier Colon eventually decided to part ways with Universal Republic. He has referred to his style of music as being "acoustic soul." He was a member of EmcQ and The Derek Trucks Band, and worked with many musicians before going solo. From 2002 to 2006, he was signed to Capitol Records, known as artist Javier. In 2006, however, the contract was terminated and J...

2021-04-131h 11

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 14. Snorri Baron - Athlete Manager, CEO and Founder of Bakland ManagementSnorri Baron is an Athlete Manager that works with elite fitness (CrossFit) athletes on making the most of their career, image, sponsorships and marketability. Most notable collaborators are CrossFit stars Sara Sigmundsdottir, BK Gudmundsson, Willy Georges, Roman Khrennikov and Kelsey Kiel.

2021-03-021h 25

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 13. Hunter McIntyre - Professional Athlete, Fitness Trainer, HYROX and OCR World ChampionShow Notes Hunter McIntyre (aka The Bulk Pony or The Sherriff) is a professional athlete and fitness trainer who has established himself as a dominant force in the world of obstacle course racing. He is the current World Champion and World Record Holder for the HYROX Global Fitness Race. He was named one of the top 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated and is the undefeated champion of CMT's reality TV show, Broken Skull Ranch. Hunter was a Defender on CBS's Million Dollar Mile produced by LeBron James and recently broke the Murph Challenge world record and raised over $20,000 for charity a...

2021-02-121h 03

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 12. Nik Walker - Actor, Writer, Professor and star of Broadway’s “Ain’t Too Proud”Nik Walker is currently leading the Broadway cast of “Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations”. Before that he spent 3 years as Aaron Burr in the Broadway and touring companies of the smash hit “Hamilton”. He is a self proclaimed cinephile, theme park nerd and all things MCU. We talked about theater life during a pandemic and how he has passed the time as a Professor at NYU. Nik Walker on social media: Instagram.com/nikkywalks Twitter.com/nikkywalks Please consider making a donation to help support those on Broadway and the Arts who are currently...

2021-01-041h 21

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery 11. Corbin Maxey - TV Personality, Animal Expert, Biologist & Podcast HostCorbin Maxey is a nationally recognized animal expert, biologist, and television personality. He is most notable from his numerous appearances on “The Today Show”, “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, “Watch What Happens LIVE”, “Inside Edition”, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Martha Stewart Show”. He also hosts his own podcast “Animals to the MAX” available wherever podcasts are found. At the early age of twelve, Corbin founded Cyprus Hill Reptile Reserve, a non-profit organization located in Meridian, Idaho dedicated to reptile rescue, conservation, and education. To this day, Corbin has found homes for hundreds of homeless, abused, and neglected reptiles and amphibi...

2020-12-181h 15

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #10b - Tommy Marquez from Talking Elite Fitness and Morning Chalk UpWex sits down for Part 2 with Tommy Marquez co-host of Talking Elite Fitness. We finish our picks for All Time Fantasy Football as well as our connection through French Silk pies. Talking Elite Fitness Instagram Instagram.com/talkingelitefitness Instagram.com/tommymarquez www.morningchalkup.com Duke Cannon dukecannon.com/?ref=bb-k1b2y3 Use Promo Code: BBWEX10B

2020-12-141h 06

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #10a - Tommy Marquez from Talking Elite Fitness and The Morning Chalk-up PART 1Wex sits down for Part 1 of 2 with Tommy Marquez co-host of Talking Elite Fitness. We talk about CrossFit, the MCU and our All Time Fantasy Football picks among other things. Talking Elite Fitness Instagram Instagram.com/talkingelitefitness Duke Cannon dukecannon.com/?ref=bb-k1b2y3 Promo Code: BBWEX10

2020-12-071h 29

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode 9 - Rashad Jones of Big Lee’s Serious About BBQ and Eat, Sleep, BBQWex sits down with Rashad Jones host of the Food Network show “Eat, Sleep, BBQ” and Owner of Big Lee’s Serious About BBQ. We talk about the love of BBQ, the road to doing what you love and a rapid fire Q&A. Big Lee’s Instagram Instagram.com/mybigleesbbq Duke Cannon dukecannon.com/?ref=bb-k1b2y3 Promo Code: BBWEX8

2020-11-281h 09

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #8 - Sean Woodland of Talking Elite Fitness and Cousin DaleWex sits down with Sean Woodland co-host of Talking Elite Fitness to talk about life as a new father, CrossFit, sports and a little known punk band called Cousin Dale. You can listen to Sean and Tommy’s interview with CrossFit CEO Eric Roza https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-elite-fitness/id1449779475?i=1000498170811 Head over to www.Dukecannon.com and use the Promo Code “BBWEX8” to save 10% off your order.

2020-11-211h 01

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #7 - Margaux Alvarez, CrossFit Games Athlete, Titan Games West Champion and WinemakerWex sits down with Margaux Alvarez and talks about being a strong female role model as well as Titan Games West Champ. We also talk about her inspirations for wine and her athletic future. www.thegoatwine.com Head over to www.Dukecannon.com and use the Promo Code “BBWEX7” to save 10% off your order.

2020-11-1440 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #6 - I’ll take “Legendary” for $2000, Big Announcement & Wex’s Stuntshow SpectacularWith all the craziness that this election week has brought Wex gives you his tips on how to survive all the craziness. Wex also teaches you how to be a stunt professional and drops some BIG news. We are now on YouTube so you can now watch the show online.

2020-11-0945 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #5 - Games Recap, Fat Thor & Jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.Wex recaps his pics from the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games. We also talk about being 40 and dressing up for Halloween. Worst case scenario on how to survive if your parachute doesn’t open. Get some B.A. Soap from dukedannon.com and use promo code (BBWEX5) to save 10% off your order.

2020-11-021h 03

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery BONUS EPISODE - Special Guest Tom Taylor from Full Send and Everything CrossFit GamesWex and Tom break down the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games leading up to Stage 2.

2020-10-231h 21

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #4 - Punching Sharks, “Fatman” and it’s Games Week!!!Wex takes you on a journey this week on how the Carnivore Diet went, his excitement over The CrossFit Games and a crazy new movie called Fatman with Mel Gibson. Episode brought to you by Duke Cannon Supply Company. Use Promo Code (BBWEXAPPEAL) at checkout to save 10% off your first order. Duke Cannon dukecannon.com Fatman Trailer https://youtu.be/Z64XvPERZ50

2020-10-2040 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #3 - BBQ, Sweet Sounds of Murder and Top 5 Crazy Wedding DJ StoriesWex updates you on his Carnivore Diet journey and tells you the best place in Florida to get BBQ. He also talks about his wife’s murder show addiction. This weeks Top 5 is the craziest DJ Wedding moments. Check out Big Lee’s - Serious About BBQ https://www.mybigleesbbq.com https://www.instagram.com/mybigleesbbq

2020-10-1445 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #2 - A Hot Mess inside a Dumpster Fire inside a Train WreckWex talks about how this everything from the Presidential Debates to the Carnivore Diet. Our Special Guest today is Rikshaw and he is on the show to debate the Top 5 Rock n’ Roll bands of all time. Check out Phat Ash Bakes: https://www.phatashbakes.com https://www.instagram.com/phatashbakes/

2020-10-051h 01

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Episode #1 - Dani Speegle is trying to kill me!Wex talks about how this podcast came about, what’s going on in the sporting world and how a Titan Games Champion is destroying his being. Also, the Top 5 DJ Pet Peeves. Fill Send Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/55Jw3WMWN2czARzEa2fTtY?si=zDrVmAdWT_apPboBDbJncA Check out Phat Ash Bakes: https://www.phatashbakes.com https://www.instagram.com/phatashbakes/ Dani’s 30 Days of Abs https://gumroad.com/l/delleathletics_30daysofabs

2020-09-2646 min

Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery / The IntroThe Wex Appeal Podcast - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery is hosted by Wex and features interesting conversations with interesting people. Guests include CrossFit athletes, Actors from Broadway to Television, Award Winning Chefs, Singers and much more. Subscribe today so you know when your favorite guest is on the show and follow along on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

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