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No Challenges RemainingMary Carillo, a Hall of Fame TalkerAfter coming out last week in video for on the NCR Patreon and Bounces, it's a delight to bring listeners Ben's chat with Mary Carillo on the occasion of her getting voted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Ben and Mary discuss Mary's trademark honesty, her committed avoidance of social media, and much more.
Mary's a longtime NCR favorite, and we are very happy for her and delighted to have her Newport-bound.
Thank you for listening! Our Patreon is back up and running to ensure NCR keeps going and stays ad-free, and we...
2025-12-041h 09
HustleshareCristina Ibanez - The Hustle Behind Scale NCRThis week on Hustleshare, host Ron Baetiong sits down with Cristina “Indo” Ibanez, president of Scale NCR and head of Miriam College’s Innovation Center. From growing up in a family of entrepreneurs to championing collaboration among university-based incubators, Indo shares how she’s turning classrooms into launchpads for the next wave of Filipino founders.Resources:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcibanez/ Facebook (Scale NCR): https://www.facebook.com/SCALENCR/ Website (Philippine Startup Week 2025): https://www.phstartupweek.com/Links/Sponsors:OneCFO: https://www.onecfoph.co/
2025-11-091h 11
Nerd Cave RetroNCR Special: The Ready to Believe You PodcastSince we have no show this week due to adulting stuff, we thought it would be a good idea for you all to check out the Ready to Believe You Podcast with our good friends Wally Phelps (NCR Official Fact Checker/@therealbigwall) and Carlos Longoria (@iamtherampage). This episode is from Season 1, Episode 3 and the first appearance of Jason on the show who tells the tale of some possible paranormal activity. Do they Believe him? Of Course not.We hope you enjoy and we will see you all next week!Follow all things R2BY: https...
2025-07-011h 05
The NCR PodcastGetting Healthy in the Online AgeIn the second and part of this series, we cover a broad stretch of hot topics in the nutrition world: including what’s the buzz about creatine, can general nutrition advice be applied across genders, fuelling for early morning workouts, and who and when you should be taking electrolytes.0:40 - High-protein fad1:55 – The protein gap4:10 – Who should take creatine?8:15 – We all need electrolytes 11:41 – Electrolyte timing13:26 – Morning workout fuel18:20 – Competition day food20:50 – Candy is not fuel22:39 – Influencers don’t have their life together23:36...
2025-05-0527 minThe NCR PodcastBuilding a Healthy Relationship with Food with Jules and SamIn the first part of our two part series, we sit down with Coaches Jules and Sam to talk about their experiences as nutrition coaches. We learn what their approaches to nutrition are as nutrition coaches, the importance of habit building in a nutrition plan, what working with a nutrition coach can look like, and what are some key signs that signal a healthy relationship with food. Enjoy! Timestamps:(00:20) – Jules and Sam’s personal nutrition coaching philosophies (03:25) – Tracking progress (05:40) – Hyperfocus on “data” and measuring performance (06:55) – What working with a nutrition coach c...
2025-04-0929 minNerd Cave RetroNCR Patreon Extra: NCR-D&DThis month Wally Phelps helps Jason, Derek, & Joey Image create their characters for the upcoming NCR Dungeons & Dragons campaign!--To get your very own ad free RSS feed to use in the podcatcher of your choice and early access to all extra monthly content: www.patreon.com/nerdcaveretro –Email us at nerdcaveretro@gmail.com--www.nerdcaveretro.com --Check out our merch: www.ncrmerch.com –Follow us on all social media platforms: @nerdcaveretro, @Derek_Diamond @JayFunktastic--Use our code "NCR" at checkout at www.brezcoffeeco.com for 10% off your order! -- To watch the archived videos...
2025-03-071h 43
Desperate Acts of Capitalism Podcast63: John Henry PattersonSabotage. Intimidation. Disinformation and junk mail campaigns. These were the four horsemen of John H. Patterson, the mad king of Dayton, Ohio. As founder of the National Cash Register Company in 1884, he contributed little to the design of the world's first cash registers. As a marketer and ruthless monopolist, he revolutionized sales practices in the United States, building a sprawling empire that went out of its way to gobble up even the most marginal competitors. In time, his monomania and eccentricities led to his own demise, but his legacy as an industrialist was nothing if not complex.
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2025-01-3048 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 386: Dominic Thiem's New Way of Being (With Simon Mundie)Sometimes, as we've been reminded, life doesn't always turn out how you think it should.
In this episode of NCR you'll hear from the recently retired Dominic Thiem via his appearance on a recent episode of the podcast A New Way of Being hosted by Simon Mundie.
Simon joins Ben on this episode to expound and annotate on Thiem's journey, and what the lessons he learned might hold for us. We also discuss the unprecedented generational chasm between Thiem's generation and the one that came before, and what smartphone technology might have to do with it...
2024-11-0750 min
Not Just a Quick Look"Comparison is the thief of joy" and other nuggets of wisdom from Susan PinaNCR Voyix is a retail, restaurant and banking technology company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Not Just a Quick Look is our employee-focused podcast. In each episode we sit down with a different NCR Voyix employee and learn a little bit more about them as people.
In our debut episode, we sit down and chat with Susan Pina, our Executive Director and Chief of Staff of the Retail organization about her career path, her role at NCR Voyix, and life outside of work.
2024-07-3016 minThe NCR PodcastCoach's Corner: In-House Comp 2023In this episode, Paul, Sam, Alessia, and Rez sit down to preview the in-house comp and get athletes fired up. They discuss what teams they're excited to see, predict what skill sets will shine, offer advice to in-house comp rookies, and generally send good vibes heading into competition day.
2:10- attendance and history
4:20 - teams with potentially good communication
6:49 - teams that are highly invested in competing and preparing
9:34 - fun team pairings
15:35 - costumes, matching outfits
18:55 - predictions for who will come out too hot
19:50 - first time participants
21:10 - pregnant participants! parents to be!
23:50 - team chemistry...
2023-12-1332 minThe NCR PodcastThe Life of a Student-AthleteIn this episode, we sit down with undergraduate students, NCR members, and best friend duo: Jules Lemire and Jane Kimball. In the name of a new school year beginning and as a welcome back to our students, we chat about their academic lives, their athletic lives, and the interactions between the two. As Nova Scotian natives, the two discuss how some of the challenges they faced in commuting, time management, and making friends both inside and outside the gym. Jules and Jane’s experiences offer authentic insights into being a young student in a new city who find solace in...
2023-09-2840 minThe NCR PodcastProgramming Review: Priorities, CAP, and Who Needs Personalized Programming?In the episode, Reza and Sam chat about the launch of the "Priorities" programming at CrossFit NCR. This leads to conversations about who needs personalized programming, how to know if your programming is working, how to attack your weaknesses, and more.
0:30 – What is “programming”? What is CrossFit programming?
3:55 – Markers to know your fitness programming is working
8:20 – CAP programming
13:15 – What are “priorities”?
22:00 – Audience Question: what workouts do I prioritize if I can only go to the gym a few times per week?
23:30 – What is Zone training?
29:50 – Audience Question: When...
2023-08-0448 minThe NCR PodcastSemi-finals Recap with Team NCR NationIn this episode, PT hosts two members of team NCR Nation, Kendra and Tyler and their coach, Sam, to debrief their trip to Orlando for the North American Semi-finals. The group takes a dive into the highs and lows of events over the weekend, making special mention of Event 1 and Event 4. Kendra and Tyler offer some insights into pre-workout prep and team dynamics and cohesion, while Coach Sam chimes in to offer his coaching strategy for the team and the emotional side of coaching that took him by surprise. The episode concludes with some audience questions and the team’s...
2023-06-1459 minThe NCR PodcastJustin Mangat: Open Insights, Member Shout-outs, and Coaching PinniesIn this episode, Reza sits down with long-time NCR and 2022 NCR Nation Award winner: Justin Mangat. Justin and Rez chat about Justin’s journey from San Francisco to Ottawa, why we need more representation of the "every day" CrossFitter, and why he's proud of his NCR workout-pals this season.
2:05 - Justin’s intro
13:11 - Reza & Justin’s most embarrassing story
19:00 - Open workout predictions and analysis
28:03 - CrossFit coaching ascendancy, NCR’s internship process and creating quality coaches
34:20 - Justin’s hype list for the Open
49:46 - Justin’s sh
2023-04-1058 min
Podcast 24 Awaaz Sabkiजब दिल्ली में बैन तो NCR में क्यों चल रही है बाइक टैक्सी ?कुछ दूर जाने के लिए किराया भी कम लगे और ट्रैफिक की भी कोई टेंशन ना हो तो कौन सफर नहीं करना चाहेगा इसलिए ही खास है बाइक टैक्सी...भारत में बाइक टैक्सी का मार्केट 33 हजार करोड़ का है और अभी इसके और आगे बढ़ने की संभावना है..लेकिन सवाल ये है कि जब ये सेक्टर इतने लोगों को रोजगार देने की क्षमता अपने भीतर समाए है तो क्यों इस पर कोई नियम नहीं बनाए जा रहे हैं?...जब दिल्ली में बाइक टैक्सी बैन है तो गुरुग्राम और दिल्ली NCR से सटे इलाकों मे ये क्यों धड़ल्ले से चल रही है?...इन सभी सवालों के जवाब आज के इस खास एपिसोड में सिर्फ PODCAST24 AWAAZ SABKI पर..।Support the show
2023-03-1004 minThe NCR PodcastGender, Body Image, and the Role of Community in CrossFitThis episode features two staple NCR members, Ella and Gabbie, and NCR coaches, Kayley and Alessia. These four sit down to talk about Ella and Gabbie’s first classes at NCR, what “stereotypes” they heard about CrossFit before their first class, how CrossFit training has radicalized their perceptions of their body image and autonomy, and how a community of strong women has become integral in their fitness journeys.
1:00 Ella & Gabbie's introductions
2:50 - How did Ella get into CrossFit
9:57 - Ella’s preconceptions about CrossFit
14:25 - Gabbie’s intro to CrossFit
18:25...
2023-02-0148 minThe NCR PodcastIntroducing CrossFit NCR ColonnadeOn this week’s episode of the NCR Podcast, Rez, Sam and PT sit down to talk about their new venture with their second CrossFit NCR location, NCR Colonnade, discuss the importance of community in a fitness space, their competitive plans for CrossFit NCR in the 2023 season, and reminisce on their competitive CrossFit eras.
Introduction - 0-4:05
CrossFit Colonnade - 4:35
5:56 – Coaches moving to Colonnade
10:15 – bringing CrossFit NCR culture to CrossFit Colonnade
14:50 – community as a sense of family
23:12 – Community or fitness?
26:32 – The PT & Reza origin story
32:30...
2022-12-1349 minThe NCR PodcastRapid Fire Fitness QuestionsThis episode is a light and casual one. Here, Sam, Rez, and Alessia answer some rapid fire questions about CrossFit in a conversational style setting.
4:50 - Sub 5’ mile or squat 500lbs?
10:20 - If you could eliminate one weakness, what would it be?
14:10 - What’s your favourite fitness accessory?
18:00 - Loud music or silence?
22:50 - If you could trade places with one member of the coaching staff, who would it be?
28:55 - who would you choose as your forever workout partner?
2022-10-2835 minThe NCR PodcastCoaches' CrossFit Games 2022 Recap*due to some technical difficulties, this episode is an unintentional abrupt ending.
In this week’s episode, Reza, Sam and Alessia offer their two-cents on the 2022 No Bull CrossFit Games. They discuss the programming, the unique movements premiered at the events, an shocking and unsurprising leaderboard, and what the recreational CrossFit athlete can learn from the Games.
5:53 - intro to CrossFit Games talk
6:27 - volume v. intensity
13:45 - Reza & Sam hit a games workout
19:29 - Podium finishers & Ricky Garard
30:12 - Women’s leaderboard
38:19 - CrossFit Game...
2022-08-2246 min
The NCR PodcastSam Meahan's Story - Mental Fitness, Peace and CrossFit*Content Warning: This episode mentions depression, suicide, addiction and other mental-health related topics that some may find triggering*
If you are struggling and need help, you can call the Ottawa Mental Health Crisis Line: 613-722-6914.
This episode spotlights Coach Sam Meahan. He kindly and vulnerably takes us through the chronology of his young adult life. His story details his changing relationship to fitness, his mental health journey, and how CrossFit interplayed between the two.
4:00 - The beginning of Sam’s story
6:30 - Sam’s introduction to fitness
12:00 - beginn...
2022-06-2146 min
Catholic Radio IndyCATHOLIC RADIO INDY’S LUNCHTIME PODCAST SAMPLER: ORDINARY TIMEThis week on Catholic Radio Indy’s Lunchtime Podcast Sampler
National Catholic Register – NCR Conversation: Reflecting on Ordinary Time – with Sister Mary McGlone https://www.ncronline.org/news/spirituality/ncr-conversation/ncr-podcast-reflecting-ordinary-time
Ascension Press - Ask Father Josh: Bringing Children to Mass, Stations of the Cross Outside of Lent, and Altar Servers https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/bringing-children-to-mass-stations-of-the-cross-outside-of-lent-and-altar-servers/
Catholic Sprouts – June 6, 2022 – with Nancy and Bill Bandzuch of the Catholic Sprouts ministry https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-sprouts-podcast/
3 Minute Theology – Ordinary Time - with Joan Watson https://3minutetheology.com/topic
2022-06-1055 minThe NCR PodcastMason Alberts on FYR, The CrossFit DEI Council, and Creating Greater Access to CrossFitThis week, we bring executive director of Forging Youth Resilience (FYR), DEI council member and long-time NCR member, Mason Alberts. Mason discusses FYR, their goals as an organization, her involvement with CrossFit's DEI council and mitigating barriers to entry to CrossFit
4:11 - Introducing Mason Alberts
6:03 - Who is “FYR"?
12:19 - Trauma-informed approach to physical fitness
14:49 - Mason’s impetus to join FYR, using ballet to cope with trauma
18:50 - CrossFit DEI council, creating greater access to CrossFit
25:09 - DEI council goals
27:10 - Creating a safer affi...
2022-05-1639 minThe NCR PodcastRest and Recovery Best PracticesThe theme for this episode is rest and recovery. Sam, Reza and Alessia walk the audience through their personal recovery routines, from morning to evening, and share their thoughts on the effectiveness of these practices.
6:55 - Defining recovery
9:00 - Morning routines
14:20 - Afternoon routines
22:50 - Bedtime/evening routines
26:30 - The importance of sleep
31:15 - Fitness watches
39:50 - Nasal breathing
2022-05-0242 minThe NCR PodcastQuarterfinals Recap & AGOQIn this week’s episode, Sam, Alessia and Reza discuss Quarterfinals at NCR, some of the current leaderboard controversies, and what kind of performances we can expect to see in the upcoming AGOQ.
0:30 - Sam’s introduction
8:25 - CrossFit controversies on Quarterfinals workout 3
17:56 - Quarterfinals throwdown at NCR
27:10 - AGOQ
32:10 - Strength work in CF
39:10 - Incoming teens in CF
2022-04-0848 min
The NCR PodcastThe Return of The NCR Podcast - Recapping The Open, Quarterfinals, Highlights at NCRWelcome back to The NCR Podcast. This week’s episode is a less structured and more conversational style piece. Reza and Alessia sit down to recap The Open, make predictions about Quarterfinals, and review some highlights at NCR.
3:10 - Ways to explain “CrossFit”
8:44 - Thoughts on the Open programming
13:15 - Quarterfinals roster at NCR
20:00 - Reza’s 22.3 experience
26:50 - approaching quarterfinal workouts
30:10 - Alessia’s CF goals
32:00 - Open highlights at NCR
2022-03-1839 min
Semiose - UX Design e PodcastFilipe Nzongo | Semiose Podcast Design e Tecnologia #06Semiose Podcast apresentado por Luan Mateus criador do podcast Papo de UX, e David Arty criador do Chief of Design, ambos com experiência em apresentações e entrevistas na área.
O Semiose é um podcast sobre design, marketing e tecnologia. Cada episódio traz um ou mais convidados especiais para compartilhar suas experiências sobre os assuntos relacionados em formato de áudio e vídeo.
Sobre o Filipe:
Filipe Landu Nzongo, mais conhecido como Filipe Samuel, de nacionalidade Angolana, sou Designer, geek e nerd assumido com foco em projetos digitais, estou no cenário do desi...
2022-02-101h 30No Challenges RemainingEpisode 316: NCR Movie Club - KING RICHARD (2021)Ben and David Avakian are delighted to bring you an NCR Movie Club installment on what is set to be the biggest tennis movie in a long time, and perhaps ever: KING RICHARD, which stars Will Smith as Richard Williams and shows his early journey raising Venus and Serena into perhaps the greatest story in tennis history.
The movie comes out on November 19, so if you want to hold off listening until then you can (but since this is almost all based on a true story we don't think it's necessarily spoilable). Ben and David discuss their...
2021-11-111h 15
BlockDrops com Maurício MagaldiEN :: AgroBonus, EY ZKP L2 Ethereum, NCR goes CryptoDrop 1: AgroBonus https://exame-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/exame.com/future-of-money/blockchain-e-dlts/criptomoeda-do-agronegocio-quer-criar-economia-circular-do-setor-no-brasil/amp/ Drop 2: EY ZKP L2 Ethereum https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/110428/ey-releases-code-for-zero-knowledge-layer-2-protocol-built-on-ethereum Drop 3: NCR goes Crypto https://exame.com/future-of-money/criptoativos/gigante-de-pagamentos-vai-levar-bitcoin-e-criptomoedas-a-650-bancos/ .. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast .. Twitter.com/blockdropspod .. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
2021-07-0614 min
BlockDrops com Maurício MagaldiAgroBonus, EY ZKP L2 Ethereum, NCR em CriptoDrop 1: AgroBonus https://exame-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/exame.com/future-of-money/blockchain-e-dlts/criptomoeda-do-agronegocio-quer-criar-economia-circular-do-setor-no-brasil/amp/
Drop 2: EY ZKP L2 Ethereum https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/110428/ey-releases-code-for-zero-knowledge-layer-2-protocol-built-on-ethereum
Drop 3: NCR goes Crypto https://exame.com/future-of-money/criptoativos/gigante-de-pagamentos-vai-levar-bitcoin-e-criptomoedas-a-650-bancos/ .. Instagram.com/blockdropspodcast
.. Twitter.com/blockdropspod
.. blockdropspodcast@gmail.com
2021-07-0614 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 299c: NCRvision Spotlight: Dan BernIt's that wonderful time of year, for the first time in two years: Eurovision!
At NCR, Eurovision means NCRvision, our celebration of the intersection of tennis and music--main show here; results show here--where we've found this episode's troubadour.
Dan Bern, the singer-songwriter whose song "Isner and Mahut" closed out NCRvision, joins Ben to chat and play a live concert of several of his original songs inspired by tennis players of the past and present.
It's a show like none we've ever done before on NCR, and we do hope you enjoy it.
2021-05-2043 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 299b: Donald DellAfter our mailbag fun over on Patreon in past weeks, we return to the main feed of NCR with the first in-person interview we've done for NCR in more than a year.
Donald Dell, an agent and promoter who did as much to shape the professional tennis landscape into its modern form as anyone over his decades in the sport, joins Ben near DC to discuss the structure of the sport, how it got that way, and what sort of changes might be on the horizon (ATP-WTA merger, a separate players union, etc).
Thank you...
2021-05-1438 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 275a: Original 9 - 50th Anniversary ApproachesOn the week of a massive milestone anniversary in women's tennis history, Ben and Courtney set the table for a discussion of the Original 9, the group of women who broke away from the tennis establishment and risked their careers in order to make women's professional tennis into a viable sport on September 23, 1970.
An interview with Kristy Pigeon, one of the nine, will be here on NCR soon, so Ben and Courtney wanted to set the stage a bit and explain what the Original 9 was, why they matter, and why their stories still resonate.
Courtney has...
2020-09-2123 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 273m: 2020 U.S. Open Day 12 - Zverev & Thiem are Last Men StandingWe've got another voice from inside the U.S. Open bubble, man-of-the-people Mike Cation, on NCR to discuss the men's semifinals, from which Sascha Zverev and Dominic Thiem advanced to the final.
It wasn't always pretty, especially not for Zverev. What should we think when Zverev, a guy we're convinced can be great wins so unconvincingly? And where does this result leave men's tennis as it seeks new stars?
Also, more on life inside the bubble, calling crowdless matches, and looking back at the men's event from an American perspective and otherwise.
Thank...
2020-09-1256 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 273k: 2020 U.S. Open Day 10 - Mary Carillo and the Final FoursMary Carillo, NCR's favorite, joins Ben and Courtney for a third time as the U.S. Open gets to the business end of the draws, as we are now down to four semifinalists for both the men and women.
What has it been like calling this completely different tournament from on site at the Open? What have been the unexpected revelations of this new landscape and soundscape? Why does the Chinese restaurant want you to order the fries?
We discuss all eight semifinalists in some detail: Jennifer Brady, Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka; Pablo...
2020-09-101h 20No Challenges RemainingEpisode 273i: 2020 U.S. Open Day 8 - Quarterfinals!With the U.S. Open reaching the quarterfinal stage, where the draws get considerably more manageable to process on a more granular basis, Courtney and Ben reconvene to reset the table for the feasts of tennis cooking for the men and women.
The men's field is ordering off the kids menu, with the men's game tour finally guaranteed a new Grand Slam champion for the first time in six years. Who is best poised to take advantage of this? How will the new favorites, like Thiem and Zverev, deal with the pressure?
On the women's...
2020-09-081h 01No Challenges RemainingEpisode 273f: 2020 U.S. Open Day 5 - The Mystery Files and Shelby RogersOn a typically bizarre 2020 day in which New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had to rule on Adrian Mannarino's U.S. Open eligibility, we at NCR are delighted to bring you a cool, calming chat with Shelby Rogers, who solidified her great year by advancing to the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Friday.
Shelby discusses how she used the quarantine time to work on herself physically, mentally, and spiritually, the fun variety of fast courts, and enjoying the solace of tennis in a bubble, even as craziness continues inside and out.
Thank you a...
2020-09-0523 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 273b: 2020 U.S. Open Day 1: Bubble TroubleDay 1 of the U.S. Open was dominated by talk of the decisions made a day earlier, when a number of players who were in contact with Benoit Paire after his positive test for coronavirus were still allowed to play their matches, albeit under tighter restrictions which one referred to as "a bubble within a bubble."
You'll hear from two of those double-bubbled players, Adrian Mannarino and Kiki Mladenovic, as well as from Noah Rubin, host of Behind the Racquet, who spread word of this late last night on his podcast and has growing concerns about how...
2020-09-0138 minThe NCR PodcastSyn Martinez & Moe Elamin, CrossFit, Racism, Greg GlassmanSyn is the founder of AfroBrutality, a Harlem-based fitness movement, and Moe is an Olympic lifting coach at multiple gyms in Ottawa.
2020-06-0946 min2020-06-0349 minThe NCR PodcastSpencer Hendel, Athlete & Coach Learning From ExperienceSpencer Hendel is a CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff member, is part of the HAMplan programming team, and has been to the CrossFit Games 8 years as a competitor. To say that Spencer has experience would be an understatement. In this episode we try to tease out some lessons for Spencer to share with CrossFitters of every level.
2020-05-311h 01The NCR Podcast2020 CrossFit Games At The RanchPete, PT, & Rez sit down to talk about the upcoming CrossFit Games being held in Aromas, CA at Director of CrossFit Games Dave Castro’s family Ranch.
2020-05-241h 00The NCR PodcastJoe Corvo, From NHL To CrossFit GamesJoe Corvo is best known in Ottawa, ON as being part of the team that took the Ottawa Senators to the Stanley Cup Final during the 2006-2007 season. After a 20 year professional hockey career with over 700 games played in the NHL, Joe decided to transition into CrossFit to keep his competitive streak alive. In 2007 Joe went to the CrossFit Games in the Men 40-44 division.
2020-05-201h 03The NCR PodcastAustin Malleolo, 8x CrossFit Games AthleteWhen it comes to CrossFit, Austin Malleolo has been in the game a long time. He has made eight CrossFit Games appearances, is a Flowmaster on CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff and is the head coach and gym manager at Reebok HQ.
2020-05-091h 06The NCR PodcastPat Vellner, 2020 CrossFit Open ChampionPat Vellner is the 2020 CrossFit Open World Champion and has previously placed 3rd (2016), 3rd (2017), and 2nd (2018) at the CrossFit Games. He is a chiropractor by trade and is currently practicing in Nanaimo, BC. We catch up with Pat about his approach to his season moving forward with COVID-19.
2020-05-051h 04The NCR PodcastDad life and routines during COVID-19Pete, Paul, and Rez talk about how their routines have changed during COVID-19 and naturally it turns into a conversation about training and dad life!
2020-05-0152 minThe NCR PodcastNatasha Dostaler, Nourished Maman Holistic NutritionPaul and Rez sit down with Natasha Dostaler of Nourished Maman Holistic Nutrition and pick her brain about the challenges of running her own Holistic Nutrition Business. Check her out at www.thenourishedmaman.com and @thenourishedmaman
2020-04-2543 minThe NCR PodcastDenise Thomas, CrossFit HQ Flowmaster, ReebokWelcome back to The NCR Podcast!
In this episode we sit down with Denise Thomas. Denise is a CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff Flowmaster and also works for Reebok HQ. We talk about some of the challenges that coaches are facing in the virtual world and how we can take what we already know to make our virtual classes better.
2020-04-251h 13The NCR PodcastAustin Stack, Den Fitness, CrossFit HQ Seminar StaffWelcome back to The NCR Podcast!
In this episode we sit down with Austin Stack, owner of Den Fitness in Medford, Oregon. Austin is part of CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff and has been able to experience the CrossFit Games from multiple perspectives; as an athlete, a demo team member, and a judge. Austin has a unique perspective on programming for his gym which I think everyone will enjoy.
2020-04-251h 03The NCR PodcastMatt Dubreucq, CrossFit HQ Flowmaster, 10 year affiliate ownerWelcome back to The NCR Podcast!
In this episode we sit down with Matt Dubreucq to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting him and his multiple CrossFit affiliates in Montreal.
2020-04-2554 minThe NCR PodcastDave Thibault, ICU nurse, CrossFit NCR memberWelcome back to The NCR Podcast!
Dave Thibault is an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse at a local Ottawa hospital and has been a member at CrossFit NCR for 3.5 years. We sit down with Dave to talk about COVID-19, the current state of affairs in the city, what an ICU nurse actually does, and how he is spends his free time. Ladies & Gentlemen Daaaaaave Thibault!
2020-04-1738 minThe NCR PodcastJames Hobart, CrossFit HQ Flowmaster, owner of CrossFit Boston, decorated CrossFit Games athleteJames Hobart is a CrossFit HQ Flowmaster, one of CrossFit's most decorated athletes having made it to the Games as an individual multiple times as well as on the podium with two different teams. James also holds a degree in Law and has been enjoying his transition out of pure competition and into owning his own affiliate. Today we welcome one of CrossFit's best athletes AND best coaches to chat about the evolution of training mindset and running CrossFit classes in the current state of the world.
2020-04-161h 15The NCR PodcastJason MacDonald, UFC Fighter, CrossFit HQ Flowmaster, & Pure Fitness CrossFitWelcome back to the NCR Podcast! This podcast is a throwback to the early days of the UFC.
We at CrossFit NCR got to know Jason from within the CrossFit world. He is a Flowmaster on CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff, he is an affiliate owner (Pure Fitness CrossFit), and is a competitive CrossFit Masters athlete. But many may know Jason best as one of Canada's first big UFC stars. He had a 15 year professional fighting career and we are happy to call him a friend and mentor.
2020-04-121h 23The NCR PodcastRobyn Shaw, founder and head coach of BODZii Inc.Robyn Shaw is Co-Founder and Head Coach at BODZii Inc. We talk nutrition and lifestyle coaching, how Robyn got her start, and how this all fits into the current state of the world in this COVID-19 pandemic.
At the end of the episode Robyn gives us her top 3 items to focus on for successful navigation of social distancing.
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2020-04-091h 06The NCR PodcastColonel Colleen Forestier, MD of the Canadian Armed ForcesColonel Colleen Forestier is an MD in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and has experience at many different levels of healthcare. She began her career practicing family medicine, moved to emergency medicine, and then took on an administrative roll working the the CAF in their mental health sector. She is also a mom, a wife, and an avid CrossFitter.
2020-04-0657 minThe NCR PodcastJason Ackerman, Best Hour Of Their Day mentor and world-renowned CrossFit CoachJason Ackerman is a CrossFit OG. He is a Certified CrossFit Coach (Level 4 Trainer), has owned 3 separate affiliates, he's on CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff, he started a nutrition company with his wife called Own Your Eating, he helps run an online programming business called Thunderbros, and most recently he began a coaching mentorship program called The Best Hour Of Their Day. You can buy his book of the same title on Amazon.
2020-04-041h 03No Challenges RemainingEpisode 251b: NCR Book Club Author Chat - Jon WertheimTo enhance our discussion and understanding of NCR Book Club selection Venus Envy, Ben and Courtney are joined by Jon Wertheim to chat about his experiences writing the book and how he looks back on it, two decades later.
How has the tour changed since? How will history remember Anna Kournikova? And what is the current state of tennis in the publishing world?
If you'd like to support our show, particularly as our normal work has disappeared along with the sport, we've launched an NCR Patreon where you can do just that! Check out our fiv...
2020-04-0354 minThe NCR PodcastBrendan Bell, NHL Player, TSN Analyst, Local Business OwnerBrendan Bell is a local business owner and TSN hockey analyst. He has a 12 year pro hockey career playing in the NHL and all over the world. He also won a silver medal in 2003 with Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship. We sit down with Brendan to talk about how fitness has evolved in the hockey world over the years
2020-04-0237 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 251a: NCR Book Club - "Venus Envy" by Jon WertheimBen and Courtney are delighted to bring you the long-awaited first discussion of the NCR Book Club, chatting about one of our favorite tennis tomes: Venus Envy by Jon Wertheim, which covers the 2000 season on the WTA Tour
We discuss the colorful characters, what's changed in the sport in the last two decades, and how the book is a great snapshot of a moment on tour which is often sanitized or glossed over in modern narratives. Plus, a whole lot more.
We will have another episode on Venus Envy featuring author Jon Wertheim later this week...
2020-04-011h 57The NCR PodcastChristie Smith, Apples N’ Abs nutrition blogChristie Smith is a nutrition coach who just started a blog called Apples n’ Abs. Christie has a busy life as a mother and husband to an NHL Coach so she knows first hand the challenges that real people face every day.
2020-03-3142 minThe NCR PodcastFiras Ahmed Khalid, MD, PhD, former World Health Organization employeePaul and Reza talk with Firas Ahmed Khalid, MD, PhD about the current pandemic — COVID-19.
2020-03-2536 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 249: Closing For Coronavirus, With Dr. Chris WorshamWith the tennis tours now officially being suspended for at least more than the next month (goodbye Indian Wells, Miami, Charleston, Monte Carlo, etc), Ben is joined again by Dr. Chris Worsham, a pulmonologist at Mass General and Harvard Medical School, to discuss the spread of the virus and why events are ceasing.
What makes a tennis tournament such a bad idea during a pandemic? Would the suggested fixes (like ballboys wearing gloves) have done much? And when might we see a light at the end of the tunnel?
In happier news, NCR is using t...
2020-03-1337 min
evo India PodcastTop cars, EVs & concepts at Auto Expo | Thrill of Driving podcast with Sirish & AdilWhat cars, concepts, electric vehicles and bikes you must see at #AutoExpo2020? In this special Thrill of Driving podcast editor Sirish Chandran and editor at large Adil Jal Darukhanawala list out their best of show. Some of the show stars are on expected lines - the Tata #Sierra concept, Kia #Sonet, Hyundai #Creta, MG #Gloster and more. But why does Adil rate the Mahindra Atom so highly? Watch this podcast to find out. Adil has been to every single Auto Expo in India and along with Sirish they provide an in-depth analysis of the state of the Indian automotive...
2020-02-091h 15The NCR PodcastJason Fernandez — Coaching and running an affiliateJason gives us his thoughts on how to be a good coach and essential information on how to have a profitable affiliate.
2019-12-1136 minThe NCR PodcastCraig Howard – Owner of Diablo CrossFit (Since 2006)Craig Howard, owner of Diablo CrossFit (13 year affiliate) and CrossFit Games Masters Champ. Diablo CrossFit has sent 60+ athletes to the CrossFit Games and Craig sits down with us to share his experiences in the CrossFit world, how to run a successful business, and some of the lessons he’s learned over the years.
2019-11-0450 min2019-10-2537 minThe NCR PodcastMike Gauvreau and Optimize Physio & Sport MedicineMike Gauvreau is the owner of the most referred to Physio clinics in Ottawa. We discuss business, Physio philosophy, and more.
2019-10-1734 minThe NCR PodcastSteve Bradley, 71yo CrossFitter71 years old, former Ironman competitor, avid CrossFitter, thinks you should sign up for the Open
2019-10-0330 minThe NCR Podcast2020 CrossFit Games Open, Sanctionals, Sponsorships & Random Stuff with Reza2020 Open, Sanctioned Events, Sponsorships & Random Stuff with Reza
2019-09-3039 minThe NCR PodcastMat Dubreucq, 10 Year Affiliate OwnerLessons learned from a 10 year affiliate owner. Instagram: @matthieudubreucq
Affiliate: www.crossfitlaval.ca
Programming: www.force5hq.com
2019-08-2934 min2019-08-2753 min2019-08-2240 minThe NCR PodcastNate Edwardson and Social MediaNate talks about his experience with social media in and outside of CrossFit. Business uses, personal uses, etc.
2019-08-1258 minThe NCR PodcastRené Forestier, Canadian Armed Forces, Firefighting OG CrossFitterWelcome back to another episode of The NCR Podcast! Today we sit down with our newest coaching addition, Rene. Rene has been around CrossFit since the beginning, from owning one of the first affiliates in Ottawa, to having his L1 given by Coach Glassman himself, Rene offers a unique perspective on the current CrossFit and CrossFit Games landscape from a point of view that only an OG could posses. Enjoy!
2019-04-2656 minThe NCR Podcast2019 CrossFit Open RecapWelcome back to the NCR Podcast!
Today we sit down and decompress after this years open! We chat programming, expectations, qualifiers, the live announcement we hosted, and more!
Enjoy and let us know what you'd like to hear more of in the future!
2019-03-3156 min
Employer Branding PodcastWho Owns Recruitment Marketing? With Kathleen Back of NCRToday we’re going to attempt that age-old question causing sleepless nights across the world. Does recruitment marketing belong in talent acquisition or in marketing/communications? There are many schools of thought on this topic, we’re going to speak to someone that has been there, done that, got the t-shirt, wrote the article and did the podcast interview.
Kathleen Back is a Candidate Attraction Manager at NCR, partnering with peers across the Corporate Marketing & Public Affairs team, responsible for all aspects of enterprise-wide candidate marketing initiatives. She also partners with the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team to enable them to find...
2019-02-2229 minThe NCR PodcastWho Should Compete in the Open This Year? - Games and Affiliate Level PerspectiveWelcome back to The NCR Podcast! Sorry it has been so long, we begin this episode with addressing the reason for our absence, but we're back! Today we are talking the open. Just two short weeks away and filled with questions, controversy and the unknown. We talk about the changes made this season, the new open format, open announcements and who should be looking to attack this new format in the open.
We hope you enjoy this episode and as always let us know what you think!
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Nate Edwardson
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2019-02-0754 minThe NCR PodcastEliminating Barriers - Analyzing Affiliates On-Ramp ProgramsWelcome back to The NCR Podcast! Todays episode of the podcast is about ‘Intro Programs in CrossFit’ and getting people off the couch and into your gym. We take a look at this from the eyes of the affiliate owner, to the coach, to the member. Be sure to tune in and let us know what your thoughts are!
2018-12-1859 minThe NCR PodcastCBD, Intermittent Fasting and FitnessExactly as the title says. We discuss our initial thoughts on CBD and it’s potential benefits in sport, as well as some of PT’s recent experiences with intermittent fasting, and more! Enjoy!
2018-11-1856 minThe NCR PodcastThe Business of CrossFitToday we sit down upon the 5th anniversary of NCR! We discuss war stories of the starting phases of the gym, as well as all of the business lessons learned along the way! Hope you guys enjoy and find some value in learning from out mistakes!
2018-11-0649 min
The NCR PodcastMark Patterson, Guns, Gangs and CrossFitWelcome back to another episode of The NCR Podcast! Today we sit down with one incredible individual, Mr.Mark Paterson. Mark has been a member here at NCR for a little over a year and is a super cool dude, with an even crazier compilation of stories. Listen and enjoy!
2018-10-2148 minThe NCR PodcastHow to Get to the 2019 CrossFit GamesMore changes came out, so we talked some more. PT also discuss’ going down to Cookville, training with Rich, and more. Enjoy!
2018-10-1445 minThe NCR PodcastGordon Mestern, Getting Fitter During RadiationToday Pete Shaw and I sit down with Gord. Gord has spent the last few years in a battle with prostate cancer. After an unsuccessful and very unpleasant first bout of hormone therapy, Gord decided to make a change, and that change was CrossFit. Hear how Gord has used CrossFit to improve multiple aspects of his life, and overall health while working through is second try at treatment. Enjoy!
2018-10-0239 minThe NCR PodcastJudging at the CrossFit Games w/Pete ShawToday we sit down with Pete Shaw, fresh off judging Tia Clair Toomey at the the 2018 CrossFit Games, we chat everything about his experience as a rookie judge at the games. Enjoy!
2018-09-2643 minThe NCR PodcastThe Everything PodcastThe NCR Podcast Episode 13 As the title says, today Reza and I talk about everything. We start with some more thoughts on all the new games changes, as well as some updates. From there we take off in very interesting direction... Enjoy!
2018-09-1544 minNo Challenges RemainingEpisode 213: When NCR Met Naomi OsakaWith Naomi Osaka reaching the U.S. Open final, Ben and Courtney revisit the first time we discussed her, back on Episode 83 in August 2014. We had never heard of her before that week, but we were immediately intrigued and excited.
We get a lot of things wrong on NCR, as anyone who listens knows, but we think we got this one right.
We also mention Courtney's interview with her on WTA Insider.
We'll be back after the finals to wrap up this whole very steamy tournament.
As always, thanks for liking u...
2018-09-0712 min
The NCR PodcastThe 2019 CrossFit Games Season ChangesToday PT and I sit down to shoot the s*** about all the changes annouced and speculated for this years games! Everything from how it will effect the competition, what it does for the athletes, and everything in between. Enjoy!
2018-09-0447 min
The NCR PodcastWhy Should You Test Your Max Lifts in CrossFit?Welcome back to another episode of the NCR Podcast. Today Reza and I sit down to discuss why we are going through a test week here at NCR, what to expect, and why it is important for CrossFit athletes to test their maxes, as well as when it's not a good idea to do so. Enjoy!
2018-08-2828 min
The NCR Podcast2018 CrossFit Games Recap: Part 2 - Paul Tremblay Demo TeamThis is Paul sharing his games experience from this year as captain of the demo team. He shares inside info on the running of the games, behind the scenes with the athletes and much more.
Enjoy!
2018-08-1750 min
The NCR Podcast2018 CrossFit Games Recap: Part 1:Dr.Jen and CrossFit HealthToday we start a 3 part series where we will be recapping our experiences at the Crossfit Games this year. Today we start with Dr.Jen who discusses what Crossfit Health is, the conference hosted at the games this year, and we finish with a very interesting discussion on whether or not this growth of Crossfit Health will effect the Games going forward. The next two parts will be recaps with Pete, who judged for the first time at the games this year, and PT who captained the demo team. So be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for those! Enjoy!
2018-08-081h 00
The NCR PodcastSteroids and PEDs in CrossFitToday we all sit down to discuss the recent scandals of all the athletes banned for PEDs in CrossFit. We discuss everything from the history of them in the sport, how it’s handled, what can be done, and much more. Enjoy!
2018-07-1735 min
The NCR PodcastBuilding Community Through Fitness w/The November ProjectToday we sit down with Liz an Lauren to discuss the importance and impact on community based fitness, and their involvement in "The November Project"
Enjoy!
2018-07-1244 min
The NCR PodcastShould Kids and Teens Compete in CrossFit?Today we sit down with Reza Mashkoori and discuss the ins and outs of the Crossfit Kids and Teens programs. Everything from how they run at an affiliate level, who they are for, what the structure is like, and what the competition setting is. Let us know what you think and if you have any questions! Enjoy!
2018-07-0628 min
The NCR PodcastProgramming at the CrossFit GamesToday we all sit down to discuss programming at the Games, regionals, the open and in the box! We take a look at history, trends and where it’s going next. Enjoy!
2018-06-2950 min
The NCR PodcastHow to Eat for Performance in CrossFitToday on the Podcast we sit down with Reza Maskoori and Paul Tremblay to discuss performance nutrition. We talk about what they have seen and experienced in the past, what has worked and what hasn't, and some common myths and errors out there surrounding nutrition. Hope you enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to see more and check us out on Apple Podcasts or wherever else you like to listen.
2018-06-2028 min
The NCR PodcastHistory of Competing, Coaching and Regionals w/ Pete ShawToday Paul Tremblay and I sit down with Pete Shaw and discuss everything to do with Pete's journey to Crossfit, his birth into competition, and of course his best ever regional performance at the 2018 East Regional. Pete offers a unique perspective of both developing as an affiliate owner and as a high level athlete, to complement his war stories of competition. Enjoy!
2018-06-151h 10
The NCR PodcastEast Regional Recap with Paul TremblayToday we sit down with Co-Owner of Crossfit NCR, and 10th place finisher at the 2018 East Regional, Paul Tremblay. We discuss everything surrounding his history in the sport, his year of training and life leading up to regionals, his life on the bubble, and of course his take on this years outcome at regionals. Lots of great banter as always. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed be sure to subscribe, and if you have any questions for PT feel free to leave them below!
2018-06-061h 16
The NCR PodcastBehind the Mastermind of The NCR ProgramThe NCR Podcast: Episode 1
In this inaugural episode of The NCR Podcast, we sit down with Co-Owner, Coach and Head of Programming at Crossfit NCR, Mr.Reza Mashkoori. We discuss his history in competing and coaching in Crossfit, what lead him to open NCR and a bunch of other do's and do not's surrounding programming and running an affiliate. Reza offers some unique and valuable insights to how NCR is run, and what he has learned along to way that has helped him build NCR to what it is today. Hope you enjoy!
2018-06-0141 min
The AIE PodcastThe AIE Podcast #276 – WoW, We’ll Talk your Ear Off!On this episode of The AIE Podcast…
Mew: We are talking to ourselves
Mkallah: There are Rusty Ashes of Creation?
Tetsemi:: Keeping up with Broken Shore
Mew: Are you ready for Stormblood?
Mkallah: We have Captain Cybyl’s STO update
All that and more coming up right now…
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2017-06-051h 33No Challenges RemainingEpisode 136: O Come, All Ye Random NumbersAs they deck the halls, Ben and Courtney fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la over Roger Federer's 2016 schedule, which throws out the mold and the clay. Should more players follow his lead and pick and choose more selectively from the all-you-can-eat buffet that is the tennis calendar? Then, we wrap and stick under the tree what you've all been asking NCR Santa for: Take a Number, and lots of it. After a few rounds of lucky numbers, we then soup it up and hold our second annual Secret Santa for the ATP and WTA top 10s (with a couple substitutions). Then Ben raves and Courtney r...
2015-12-231h 51No Challenges RemainingEpisode 119: NCR Live from Mason, OhioIn Episode 119, Ben and Courtney bring NCR to the people!
With the help of the good folks at the Western & Southern Open in Mason, Ohio, Ben and Courtney fire up the recorder to do a live show in front of an actual audience of people! We answer questions ranging from all things Nick Kyrgios to various tennis hypotheticals.
And the super duper bonus? The one and only Victoria Azarenka joins us amongst the people for a fun chat about the current state of her career, how the fans have helped her in the midst of her comeback, and...
2015-08-1943 min