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The Blues City CrossFit ShowOur 100th Episode: The CrossFit Open, TFX Invitational & Major Milestone Ahead!In our 100th episode celebration, we reflect on our podcasting journey and delve into the dynamic world of CrossFit. Highlights include:Reminisce about the early days of recording with just a phone and laugh at our first attempts at podcasting.Insights into the CrossFit Open and standout performances by athletes.Special focus on Colten Mertens' remarkable achievements, including finishing first overall in the Open and securing his spot for the CrossFit Games at the Mayhem Classic.Discussion on the intricacies of TFX qualifications and team dynamics.The excitement and impact of the Mayhem Classic on regional events.The...2025-04-1541 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowGetting Ready for the CrossFit Open in our 99th EpisodeJust before the 25.1 workout is announced, the gang gets together to discuss the upcoming Open. 2025-02-2745 min
The Blues City CrossFit Show2025 WZA RecapAfter discussing recent events, the gang recaps Blues City's performances at Wodapalooza. We go over all the experiences on and off the competition floor down in South Beach.2025-02-201h 10The Blues City CrossFit ShowWodapalooza, New Games Season Format, Annual Awards & Twinning!We talk about Wodapalooza, the new Games Season format, the annual awards at the gym, and the wonderful news Matt & Taylor have announced!2025-01-2445 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowThe Current CrossFit Atmosphere, a Post Hiatus ChatsThe gang is back! The crew discusses where we have been before diving head first into the current happenings of CrossFit. The main focus lands on the current atmosphere of the sport and what lies ahead for the 2025 season. Links:https://barbend.com/brent-fikowski-retirement/ https://games.crossfit.com/article/safety-and-procedural-changes-after-2024-crossfit-games2024-11-2451 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowTalking Week 2 of SemifinalsWe recap week two of the CrossFit Games semifinals.2024-06-031h 03The Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping CrossFit Semifinals & Our Hot Dog Eating ContestWe look into the week one CrossFit Semifinals results from Europe and recap the Hot Dog Eating Contest hosted at the Dettmann's. 2024-05-211h 05The Blues City CrossFit ShowAnalyzing Quarterfinals Workouts (and Controversies)Quarterfinals is in the books but the leaderboard is not final yet, and CrossFit HQ is in the middle of reviewing videos. But fear not, there are already plenty of hot topics and controversies to discuss. 2024-04-2653 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowTeam Quarterfinals Recap (and Colten Mertens as the Burpee King)Three special guests join us from the Blues City CrossFit Gold Team to recap quarterfinals. 2024-04-1252 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowLooking Back at the Open & Ahead to QuarterfinalsThe gang looks back at this year's Open and touches on the upcoming Team, Individual and Age Group Quarterfinals.2024-03-2752 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping 24.1The crew looks back on CrossFit Open Workout 24.12024-03-0749 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowBlues City Intramural Open 2024The squad sits down the the intramural captains to discuss their teams for the upcoming CrossFit Games Open. Get excited about the Open with listening to their thoughts about the teams, FNL, and the start of the upcoming season! 2024-02-2918 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowIn-house Competition & Monster Games QualifiersThe squad talks about their recent in-house competition and the Monster Games Qualifiers. 2024-02-1642 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowWodapalooza RecapThe squad recaps Wodapalooza.2024-01-2356 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowWodapaloozaThe crew talks about the big upcoming Wodapalooza competition! 2024-01-0852 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Announces Affiliation Fee Increase — Let the Debate BeginCrossFit announced an Affiliation Fee increase to affiliate owners in an email today, and the Morning Chalk Up broke the news to the rest of the community in this article. The articles begins with:In an email to affiliate owners today, CrossFit CEO Don Faul announced the first affiliation fee increase in 11 years. In an exclusive interview with The Morning Chalk Up, Faul said, “For affiliates next year, effective on their anniversary date, which is when they pay their annual fee, the price will change…Most of our affiliates currently pay $3,000 (a year) today; that is going to incr...2023-12-0125 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping the Rogue InvitationalKill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-11-141h 09The Blues City CrossFit ShowPreviewing the Rogue InvitationalWe talk about the workouts released for the Rogue Invitational going on this weekend.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-10-2651 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowThe CrossFit Games is MovingThe gang gets together to discuss the most recent developments in the sport of CrossFit.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-09-2750 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping The Monster GamesThe squad talks about last month's Monster Games competition and particularly about the Blues City crew (who was rolling deep) and their notable performances. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-08-241h 06The Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping the Games: Days 3 & 4The crew is back together and talking about the 2023 CrossFit Games just a few days after the competition. Teddy tells stories from being onsite with a media pass for the CrossFit Games this year. We recap the individuals test-by-test recounting things that stood out for each of us. In this episode, we talk about the six Tests from day three and four of the competition. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-08-141h 06The Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping the Games: Days 1 & 2 | Teddy is (CrossFit) Famous*The crew is back together and talking about the 2023 CrossFit Games just a few days after the competition. Teddy tells stories from being onsite with a media pass for the CrossFit Games this year. We recap the individuals test-by-test recounting things that stood out for each of us. The six tests over days one and two are covered in this episode, and the remaining six tests over days three and four are discussed in next week's episode.See what it's like behind the scenes as a videographer at the Games, hear much about Colten Mertens...2023-08-1158 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowGames Workouts Begin Getting ReleasedCrossFit has started releasing some of the workouts that will take place at the Games this year, and we talk about them.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-07-2432 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Catch Up July 2023OG's are back together and discuss recent CrossFit news. 2023-07-141h 05The Blues City CrossFit ShowWest Semifinals Recap with Seth HebertA Teddy-less gang has a special guest to discuss the Blues City CrossFit team events at semis. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-07-141h 52The Blues City CrossFit ShowReviewing the North America West SemifinalWe review the North America West Semifinal.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-06-051h 06The Blues City CrossFit ShowMal O’Brien + Analyzing All 7 Tests for Individual SemifinalsSome of the squad talks about the week's breaking news concerning Mal O’Brien and takes a look at each of the individual semifinals "tests" in detail, while the one member of the show is missing because he's been at a darty (read: Day Party) for a significant amount of time prior to us podcasting.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-05-1952 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowAnalyzing Semifinals Workouts for Teams & IndividualsCrossFit released six Team workouts and three Individual workouts for the Semifinals coming up later this month. The regular squad looks into each of the workouts starting with Team and then Individuals.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-05-121h 04The Blues City CrossFit ShowAn $800 Dollar Toaster & CrossFit Appeal ProcessesThe crew talks about some facets of competitive CrossFit, more 2023 Games Season happenings, and, frankly, some “lenient” applications of fundamental logic (read: Appeal Processes) by the sport’s governing body in some areas (and not others.)But first we quickly discuss the college apartment of James and Tobo which unsurprisingly required cleaning before Matt and others came over, has lots of cheap beer in the fridge and lots of duct tape on the floor, plus plenty of beverages (chasers) on the kitchen counter next to something unexpected—an $800 toaster oven. As Jame...2023-05-0555 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowHot Dogs and FitnessThe group talks hot dogs and the age group online qualifier. We also talk about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold successfully qualified for the North America West Semifinals. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-04-191h 07The Blues City CrossFit Show2023 Team Quarterfinals Done, But Not FinalThe gang talks about the ups and downs of the 2023 team quarterfinals after all scores have been submitted but with the leaderboard yet to be finalized. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-04-041h 15The Blues City CrossFit ShowWhat We Thought Of The Individual QuarterfinalsCurrently, we are knee-deep in team quarterfinals. But individual quarterfinals are in the books, and we are recapping everything about them from the specific workouts, to the overall test a fitness it presented, and how Crossfit HQ administered the competition logistically, plus many more musings.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-03-311h 14The Blues City CrossFit ShowOops They Screwed Up AgainWho would've thought?Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf 2023-03-151h 00The Blues City CrossFit ShowReviewing CrossFit Open Workout 23.3To finish up talking about the CrossFit Open, we talk about the final workout for this stage of the season 23.3.2023-03-121h 01The Blues City CrossFit ShowReviewing CrossFit Open Workouts 23.2a & 23.2bBack at it again just like last week talking about CrossFit Open Workouts 23.2a & 23.2b with the squad.2023-03-021h 11The Blues City CrossFit Show23.1 CrossFit Open ReviewThe gang sits down to talk about CrossFit Open Workout 23.12023-02-231h 00The Blues City CrossFit ShowThe Official Draft for the Intramural Open Teams at Blues City AthleticsJames the producer is back, Teddy is missing in action, and several special guests join us for a one-of-a-kind episode where Captains draft the athletes who will make up their team's roster for the 2023 edition of the Intramural Open Teams at Blues City Athletics.2023-02-1028 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowA follow up discussion on dealing with CrossFit and their drug policiesThe gang does a follow up discussion on dealing with CrossFit and their drug policies. They chat possible changes to better the sport and just because they enforce harsh penalties is no indication of knowledge of the environment.2023-02-0259 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowOur dealings with CrossFit and their drug policiesAs an athlete, what you need to know if you get a positive drug test in CrossFit. The gang gets together to discuss their recent 4-year sanction from CrossFit and go over some eye opening information about HQ’s drug testing policies.2023-01-231h 24The Blues City CrossFit ShowRogue Invitational PreviewWe talk about the Rogue Invitational happening this weekend and who we think will do well in each of the workouts.2022-10-2845 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Training Camps Playing Musical ChairsWe discuss how this offseason we've seen a lot of Games Athletes switching training camps. How will it impact their performance? What does it mean for the various training camps? 2022-10-0344 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Games Fan Experience: The Good & The Not So GoodFor any sport to grow, it needs more eyeballs on it. It needs fans — both in attendance and watching the broadcast — to generate revenue and succeed financially. So, the fan experience and watchability of the action for spectators is a critical component in professionalizing the sport of CrossFit. Inspired by a Morning Chalk Up article, we examine this past year's CrossFit Games to discuss workouts that played well for the fans watching. And we brainstorm about ways to improve some of the workouts that were harder for fans to follow or understand what was happening in th...2022-09-3058 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowA Closer Look at the Final Day at the CrossFit GamesWe examine the final day at the CrossFit Games workout by workout.2022-09-1947 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping the CrossFit Games | Day FourWe recap the fourth day of competition at the CrossFit Games.2022-09-1237 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping the CrossFit Games | Days Two & ThreeWe recap the events from day three at the CrossFit Games that featured workouts:The Capitol Up and OverEcho PressLinks & Resources:2022 CrossFit Games Leaderboard2022 CrossFit Games WorkoutsWall Facing HSPU BreakdownThe Capitol FinishDay Three of the 2022 CrossFit Games—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid on InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-09-0347 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping the CrossFit Games | Day OneThe crew gets together to begin their recap of the 2022 CrossFit Games.Links & Resources:2022 CrossFit Games Leaderboard2022 CrossFit Games WorkoutsDay 1 of the 2022 CrossFit GamesDay 2 of the 2022 CrossFit Games—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid on InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-08-2448 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowTalking Cuts at the CrossFit Games & Next Gen DocumentaryWelcome back!
After a month off from the podcast for our "summer vacation" (read: not vacation for Taylor since she's been planning their WEDDING), the three of us are back to discuss the cuts at this year's CrossFit Games, the latest Games documentary recently released & other nuggets from what an elite CrossFit competition is like from behind-the-scenes, plus some big news for Teddy.
Enjoy listening.2022-07-2954 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowHalftime Report for the Last Chance QualifierThe last two spots for the 2022 CrossFit Games are on the line for Individuals in the Last Chance Qualifier.
We recap the workouts and leaderboard after the first two events from today. And we look ahead to what may unfold tomorrow in the final two workouts as athletes look to punch their ticket to the Games.
(Go, Royce Dunn! And Jacob Pfaff!)2022-07-0152 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowBig Moments from SemifinalsAfter a month of semifinals, we discuss some of the biggest moments. 2022-06-241h 00The Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping Semifinals for Team BCCF Gold (pt. 2)In this episode, the crew talks about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold did at their recent CrossFit Games Semifinal—The Syndicate Crown in Knoxville, TN—during the second and third days of competition.2022-06-151h 08The Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping Semifinals for Team BCCF Gold (pt. 1)In this episode, the crew talks about how Team Blues City CrossFit Gold did at their recent CrossFit Games Semifinal—The Syndicate Crown in Knoxville, TN—during the first day of competition.2022-06-021h 07The Blues City CrossFit ShowMasters Quarterfinals Recap & Team Semifinals Quick PreviewWe recap the Masters Quarterfinals (and Occupational Games) competition.Also, the Blues City CrossFit Team got their official invite to Semifinals. Which of the four North American semis were they seeded into? What does it mean for Taylor Streid who also qualified as an Individual for semis?And we wrap up by discussing what is different about the test at a Team Semifinal compared to the Quarterfinals.Links & Resources:2022 CrossFit Age Group Quarterfinals Leaderboard2022 CrossFit Occupational Games Leaderboard2022 Syndicate Crown Semifinal Info/Tickets 2022 Semifinals Dates and Locations—Our Links:F...2022-05-0547 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowDigging Deeper Into Team QuarterfinalsLinks & Resources:Teddy's Crossfit Content YouTube Channel 2022 CrossFit Team Quarterfinals Leaderboard—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid on InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-04-2646 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowTeam Quarterfinals RecapLinks & Resources:Blues City CrossFit Team Workout 1Team Quarterfinals WorkoutsCrossFit HQ's Interesting Workout StandardsTeam Quarterfinals Leaderboard—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid on InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-04-201h 03The Blues City CrossFit ShowWhat is a shuttle run? Quarterfinals debriefNothing says controversy like shuttle runs. —Links & Resources:Andrew Hiller's YouTube ChannelCrossFit Quarterfinals LeaderboardQuestionable Reps In CrossFit Post—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid on InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-04-0450 minThe Blues City CrossFit Show37th Place in QuarterfinalsCo-host Taylor Streid finishes (unofficially) in 37th place in North America Women's division for individual quarterfinals. We breakdown each of her five workouts.Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-03-2950 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowQuarterfinals at Blues City RecapWe look at the impressive performances from individual quarterfinals at Blues City CrossFit.Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram2022-03-2937 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowRecapping The Open & Looking Ahead to Individual QuarterfinalsOne stage of the journey is over. Another begins.—Links & Resources:Watch Taylor Streid and Stephen Wallace finish out 22.3 with unbroken final sets of thrusters.Watch the full video of Taylor Streid taking on 22.3 at Blues City CrossFit during Friday Night Lights. —Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram.2022-03-1657 minThe Blues City CrossFit Show22.3 Open Workout StrategiesThe crew sat down to discuss 22.3 workout strategies for varying levels of athletes. —Links & Resources:22.3 Workout Description & ScorecardFrantasy Land with Rich Froning and James HobartListen to i.Tobo on Soundcloud—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube ChannelFollow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram.2022-03-1141 minThe Blues City CrossFit Show22.2 Open Workout StrategiesThe crew sat down to discuss 22.2 workout strategies for varying levels of athletes. —Links & Resources:22.2 Workout Description & ScorecardNEW: Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram.—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-03-0428 minThe Blues City CrossFit Show22.1 Open Workout StrategiesThe crew sat down to discuss 22.1 workout strategies for varying levels of athletes. —Links & Resources:22.1 Workout Description & ScorecardNEW: Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram.—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-02-2536 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowPart Two: Iconic CrossFit Games Moments in the Dave Castro Era w/ John YoungWe wrap up our discussion with John Young about the best moments at the CrossFit Games during the Dave Castro era. —Links & Resources:John Young's InstagramNEW: Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram.—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-02-211h 25The Blues City CrossFit ShowPart One: Iconic CrossFit Games Moments in the Dave Castro Era w/ John YoungJohn Young returns to the show to debate what were the best moments at the CrossFit Games during the Dave Castro era. —Links & Resources:John Young's InstagramNEW: Follow the Blues City CrossFit Show on Instagram.—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-02-211h 01The Blues City CrossFit Show2022 Open Chatter: 2 Weeks Out PreparationsWe are less than 2 weeks out from the 2022 CrossFit Open.In this episode, we talk about final prep work you should be doing to optimize your 2022 open performance. We go over the equipment list for this year's Open, and what it could mean for some of the workoutsHow to review your performancePotential movements and combinations to expectThe importance of pacing strategies for different levels of athletesHow to approach gameday to give your best performance Have you heard!? The Blues City CrossFit Show officially has its own Instagram account. We'd really appreciate it if you gave us...2022-02-141h 00The Blues City CrossFit ShowFinal Day Recap of WodapaloozaThe crew is joined by Morgan & Cullen Ralphs to recap the fourth and final day of Wodapalooza for the women's elite teams division.—Links & Resources:Morgan Ralphs InstagramCullen Ralphs Instagram—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-02-0840 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowDay Three Recap of WodapaloozaThe crew is joined by Morgan & Cullen Ralphs to recap the third day of Wodapalooza for the women's elite teams division.—Links & Resources:Morgan Ralphs InstagramCullen Ralphs Instagram—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-02-0845 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowDay Two Recap of WodapaloozaSarah & Stephen join the crew to recap day two of Wodapalooza for the women's elite teams division.—Links & Resources:Sarah Rush InstagramStephen Fiorentino Instagram—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-01-3143 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowDay One Recap of WodapaloozaThe crew is joined by Sarah & Stephen to recap day one of Wodapalooza for the women's elite teams division.—Links & Resources:Sarah Rush InstagramStephen Fiorentino Instagram—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on InstagramSubscribe to the Clydesdale Media YouTube Channel2022-01-3137 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowOn the Competition & Podcast Stages at WodapaloozaA jam packed episode recorded live on stage at Wodapalooza in Miami. Taylor Streid talks about what its been like through the first two days of competition in the women's elite team division. Matt Dettmann and Stephen Fiorentino discuss being a coach at an elite CrossFit competition. Kyra Milligan, from Underdog Athletics, stops by and we ask her about her Wodapalooza experience so far and moving out to Las Vegas to train. Tom Miazga returns to the show and we cover his nail-biter of an event win by two tenths of a second.—Links & Resources:...2022-01-2437 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowLeveling Up in CrossFit (as an Athlete)The Open, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, The Games. There are levels to things. In the sport of CrossFit, we may not have different colored belts to indicate how good a person is. But there are clear (and not-so-clear) lines showcasing how good you are relative to the field. In this episode, the crew—including our two CrossFit Games athletes and our one intermediate athlete—discuss how to recognize different levels in CrossFit and how to work on "leveling up" your own game. —Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFo...2022-01-1151 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowWodapalooza Past & PresentThe gang sits down and discusses the upcoming Wodapalooza Festival where the Blues City Elite women will be competing. Stories from competitions past and what it's like to visit the festival.—Our Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams on Instagram2022-01-0453 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowStrength Specialists & the Future of the Team Competition w/ John YoungJohn Young, from The Sevan Podcast, and Stephen Wallace, one of the strongest men in CrossFit, join the show to to talk about several interesting topics including:Strength athletes at the top of the sportHow John started working with Brian FriendWhat the Future of the Team competition may look like —Links & Resources:John Young's InstagramMorning Chalk Up Article: Winning the Strength Event Means Missing the Podium; So How Strong Do You Need To Be to Win the CrossFit Games?Stephen Wallace's Instagram—Our Links:Fol...2021-12-2758 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowHow Strong Must You be to Make the Games?Inspired by this Morning Chalk Up article written by John Young (with help from Brian Friend), the crew discusses what kind of strength numbers elite athletes need if they want to qualify for the CrossFit Games.We talk about about strength in the sport of CrossFit for elite athletes. How much of it do you need to be competitive? What about to podium? Also, when does working on strength numbers reach a point of diminishing returns if you're trying to maximize your points or placements at CrossFit competitions? —Links & Resources:Mo...2021-12-2126 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowDubai CrossFit Championship Storylines to WatchThe Dubai CrossFit Championship just kicked off. Ricky Gerard is stepping back onto a CrossFit competition floor for the first time since serving his four-year suspension for PEDs. Sara Sigmundsdottir is cleared for competition after recovering from her torn ACL. And those are just the tip of the storyline iceberg.In this episode, we discuss the big stories everyone's talking about and several other ones you may not have heard yet.Links:Follow Taylor Streid InstagramSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube ChannelFollow Matt Dettmann on InstagramLearn more about Blues City CrossFitFollow Teddy Williams o...2021-12-1642 min
The Blues City CrossFit Show10 Wild Scenarios from CrossFit Competitions (with Significant Leaderboard Implications)One of the coolest parts of CrossFit is how young the sport is today.It's easy to forget the sport is only 15 years old (It can't even drive!) and we're still figuring things out. This includes how to react to crazy things you would never expect to happen on the competition floor. And how to score the athletes involved and effected by it fairly. In this episode, we talk about 10 wild scenarios that actually happened in elite CrossFit competitions and the impact of each.What if chip timers malfunction during an off-site, not-broadcasted event a...2021-12-141h 06
The Blues City CrossFit ShowThe Critical Importance of Deliberate Practice as a CrossFit AthleteIn this episode, we talk about what "deliberate practice" is in the sport of CrossFit and how it differs from regular or traditional practice. We discuss how elite athletes often implement it and how everyday CrossFitters can integrate into their fitness routines as well.The Ultimate Deliberate Practice Guide: How to Be the BestSubscribe to Taylor Streid's YouTube Channel2021-12-0648 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowTom Miazga, 4x WheelWOD Champ & 2008 Paralympian Talks About CrossFit & the 2022 SeasonTom speaks with the crew about the upcoming changes with the adaptive division, his recent first place finish at the WheelWOD Games, and everything CrossFit. Follow Tom on Instagram2021-11-301h 08
The Blues City CrossFit ShowMajor Changes to the 2022 CrossFit Games Season & Beyond for Age Group AthletesDave Castro announced changes to the 2022 CrossFit Games season for age-group athletes. The top 10% of age-group athletes from the Open advance to Quarterfinals. Then, the top 30 athletes from Quarterfinals go to Semifinals for each age division. From the Semifinals, only the top 10 athletes in each age group will be invited to compete at the CrossFit Games (compared to the top 20 athletes being invited in 2021.)Dave also teased possible future changes:“I’m super excited about this year’s format and the foundations leading towards potential future years, and honestly giving us the flexibility with maybe expanding...2021-11-2355 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowThe Significance of Qualifiers in CrossFit TodayIn this episode, we are joined by Sarah Rush to discuss the significance of qualifiers in CrossFit today. From Wodapalooza to The Open, the ability to perform well in online qualifiers is imperative to anyone with serious ambitions as a competitor. How qualifiers have changed over CrossFit's historyWhat "free speed" is and why it's importantHow a qualifier workout feels differently than a class workoutFollow Sarah on Instagram!2021-11-1638 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Games 2022 Season Announced & What it Means for Different Types of AthletesMonths ahead of their traditional schedule, CrossFit announced the important dates for the 2022 season. Taylor Streid, Matt Dettmann & Teddy Williams discuss what it means for different levels of athletes from the Open to the Games.2021-11-0846 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowWhat’s it like Competing as an Individual vs. on a Team?Taylor discusses competing at Mayhem Desert Heat and the differences between training and competing on a team compared to as an individual. **After this episode was recorded, it was announced Mayhem Desert Heat has been indefinitely postponed sadly. But there is still tons of great stuff in this episode because Teddy took us so off topic.2021-11-0239 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowCompeting in the Zelos Games & Talking About the Rogue InvitationalTeddy Williams "ropes in" Taylor Streid and Stephen Wallace into an online competition. Matt Dettmann is taken aback with himself after making a common mistake. (Hint: Teddy made the same mistake at the beginning of this episode.) And podium predictions are made for this week's Rogue Invitational.Show Notes:See Stephen Wallace hit 280 in the final complex for the Zelos GamesWatch the full Zelos Games workout we filmed Watch the Rogue Invitational broadcast on the Rogue Fitness YouTube Channel2021-10-2636 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowFrom College Sports to Competitive CrossFit, Advice from a Games AthleteCrossFit Games Athlete & former college swimmer, Taylor Streid offers advice and answers questions about transitioning from playing a college sport to becoming an elite CrossFit athlete. She's joined by three former college athletes who are early in their competitive CrossFit careers right now — Izzy Marten, Connor Tobo & James Richart.2021-10-1953 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowCollege Athletes & The Sport of CrossFitIn this episode, five former collegiate athletes (and Teddy) discuss college sports and CrossFit. 2021-10-1136 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowThe Sport of CrossFitWhat do people mean by CrossFit is a Sport? In this episode, we talk about how CrossFit can be a recreational sport, an elite sport, and a sport a lot like... golf.2021-10-0435 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowRicky Garard Returns: What It Means for the Sport of CrossFit & the People In ItRicky Garard became a controversial figure in the sport of CrossFit after testing positive for PEDs following his 3rd Place finish at the 2017 Games. Today, Ricky is mere days away from finishing his 4-year ban from the sport. During that time, he has not been allowed to compete in any CrossFit sanctioned event, from The Open to The Games and everything in between. But that doesn't mean he wasn't training like an elite CrossFit athlete... On October 3, 2021, Ricky Garard's 4-year ban expires and he'll be eligible to compete in CrossFit sanctioned events. The organizers of the Dubai CrossFit Championship h...2021-09-2752 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowOur Favorite Moments from the 2021 CrossFit Games SeasonTaylor Streid, Matt Dettmann & Teddy Williams recap their favorite moments from all the stages of the 2021 CrossFit Games Season, including The Open, Individual Quarterfinals, Team Quarterfinals, Semifinals & the Games.Team Member Links:Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann 2021-09-2147 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Games Day 3 Teams RecapTeam Blues City CrossFit heads into Day 3 of the team competition at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games.2021-09-121h 05
The Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Games Day 2 Teams RecapTeam Blues City CrossFit heads into Day 2 of the team competition at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Hear what it was like as an athlete on the floor, coach on the sideline, and person in the media as Taylor Streid, Stephen Wallace, Matt Dettmann & Teddy Williams discuss the memorable day in Madison.Team Member LinksTaylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann 2021-08-2950 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowCrossFit Games Day 1 Teams RecapThe gang welcomes a call in from team member Marrah who recently relocated to FL to recap their first day competing at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games including all four events from day one.Team Member LinksTaylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann 2021-08-231h 18
The Blues City CrossFit ShowMasters Games Athlete Matt Dettmann Recaps MadisonIn this episode, Matt Dettmann recaps his experience competing at the CrossFit Games as a Masters Athlete. 2021-08-1658 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowMatt Makes the Masters & Team Preps for GamesThe squad talks about Matt Dettmann receiving his official Games invitation for the Master Division. And the Team talks getting ready for the fast-approaching CrossFit Games. Team Member Links Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Coach Matt Dettmann 2021-07-1737 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowPart #3: Recapping the Final Day at the West Coast ClassicWest Coast Classic Day 2 Broadcast Sunday Team Event #1 Sunday Team Event #2 Team Member Links Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Coach Matt Dettmann Team Blues City Athletics Twitter Account Links & Resource Making the Games: Initial Reactions from the West Coast Classic Event-by-Event Recap of the West Coast Classic Part #1 Event-by-Event Recap of the West Coast Classic Part #2 Blues City CrossFit Website Teddy Williams Instagram2021-07-0146 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowPart #2: Team Blues City Recapping the West Coast ClassicWest Coast Classic Day 2 Broadcast Clean & Jerk Event Event 5 Regionals 2.0 Team Member Links Taylor Streid Instagram Stephen Wallace Instagram Chris Harbison Instagram Marrah Boschelli Instagram Coach Matt Dettmann Instagram Team Blues City Athletics Twitter Account Links & Resources Making the Games: Initial Reactions from the West Coast Classic Event-by-Event Recap of the West Coast Classic Part #1 Blues City CrossFit Website Teddy Williams Instagram2021-06-3039 minThe Blues City CrossFit ShowEvent-by-Event Recap of the West Coast Classic Part #1We recap Events 1-3 for the West Coast Classic with Taylor Streid & Matt Dettmann from Team Blues City Athletics's point of view. Follow the team! Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann2021-06-281h 07The Blues City CrossFit ShowMaking the Games: Initial Reactions from the West Coast ClassicTeam Blues City Athletics is headed to the 2021 Nobull CrossFit Games! After securing the 5th and final spot from the West Coast Classic to qualify for the Games, we sat down with the team for a roundtable discussion on what it was like getting a ticket to the big dance. Follow the team! Taylor Streid Stephen Wallace Chris Harbison Marrah Boschelli Matt Dettmann2021-06-2537 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowThe Role of a Coach for CrossFit Games AthletesIn this episode, we talk with Matt Dettmann & Stephen Wallace discussing the modern role of Games Coach & upcoming West Coast Classic.2021-06-0839 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowTeam Quarterfinals Behind the Scenes with Blues City AthleticsWhat's it like behind the scenes for a top team during the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals? Check out the episode to find out!2021-04-3039 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowTalking about the 2021 CrossFit OpenIn this episode, Stephen and Teddy discuss the impressive results many athletes from Blues City Athletics achieved during the 2021 CrossFit Open.2021-04-0718 min
The Blues City CrossFit ShowWelcome to the Blues City CrossFit ShowIn the short trailer episode, we give an overview of all be talking about on the show.2021-04-0705 min