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Talking Elite FitnessGames Event 1 Announced, Ticket Trouble, and A Conversation with Alex GazanWe still have 5 in-person qualifying events left on the schedule, but it's never too early to start talking about the CrossFit Games. Individual event 1 in Albany has been announced. It's not sexy, but it's definitely necessary. Four more athletes earned a spot at the Games through The Fittest Experience this past weekend. Lauren Kalil gives us a first hand account of what went down in Oklahoma. Plus, Alex Gazan joins the show to talk about her win at the first World Fitness Project Tour stop, how she battled back from a shoulder injury, and how sleep might be overrated...2025-05-221h 19
The Real Deal with Courtney HardenEP 192 - Women's History Month Series with Queen of Hustle Lauren KalilFirst guest this week will be a returning guest, The Queen of Hustle, Sports Broadcaster, Journalist, Content Creator, and Talking Elite Fitness Host Lauren Kalil.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-deal-with-courtney-harden--3678816/support.2025-03-2057 min
Be The Exception PodcastThe Queen Of Hustle Lauren KalilLauren has had an extensive broadcast background, from Local TV to now covering some of the top events in the sport, learn how Lauren got into CrossFit and how she began to make a career covering it and the Tactical Games! 2025-03-0954 min
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilHow To Write & Publish A Book with Michelle Savage | 279If you’ve been telling yourself someday about writing a book, it’s time to make someday today. Writing a book isn’t just for a select few—it’s for anyone willing to commit to the process. And if you want to take your book from bucket list to bookshelf within the next year or two (instead of the next decade), this episode is for you.
Our guest, Michelle Savage, is an international best-selling author, keynote speaker, and founder of Sulit Press, a boutique publishing house amplifying the voices of women entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives. Through her multi...2025-02-1043 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilWhy RomComs Heal Our Hearts with Lauren Layne | 256If you love romantic comedies as much as I do, this episode is a must-listen! Today, I’m joined by Lauren Layne, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of popular romcom books like Made in Manhattan, To Sir With Love, and her latest hit, Miranda In Retrograde. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy and devoured it in one day. Lauren’s romcoms have sold over a million copies worldwide, captivating readers with their clever, relatable characters.
We’ll discuss why romantic comedy novels resonate so deeply, how they offer an escape from life’s...2024-11-2727 min
Typical Skeptic PodcastTrafficking Survivor. Trauma Integration. Internal Alchemy. - Sarah Lauren, Typical Skeptic #16072024-11-1752 minTypical Skeptic PodcastSex Trafficking - Sarah Lauren, Typical Skeptic - Bonus Audio EpisodesSarah Lauren Website:IamSarahLauren.com❤show support for the podcast https://epaypal.me/typicalskepticmediacashapp $kalil1121 venmo @robert-kalilor buy me a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/typicalskepticJoin Typical Skeptic Podcast Telegram Group:https://t.me/typical_skeptic_podcast☯You want the best merch in the podcast game? Click this link and scroll through all the typical skeptic podcast merch and Support the Podcast, and represent in style! https://my-store-d53dc3.creator-spring.com/ Use code Summer2024 for 10 percent off☯ https://youtube.com/c/typicalskeptichttps://www.sp...2024-10-2356 min
Talking Elite FitnessLive From WZA SoCal - TYR Cup Captains ChatOnsite in Huntington Beach, CA for the Inaugural Wodapalooza SoCal TYR Cup, Lauren Kalil & Tommy Marquez sit down with North America Captain Pat Vellner and World Captain Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson - two CrossFit Games legends - live at the Experience Stage to chat about their strategies for this new team format, get insight into how the teams are gelling together, and talk a little smack! This episode was brought to you by Box Basics, head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code TEF for 20% off everything in store!2024-09-2029 min
Two Peas in a PodcastEpisode 106 - Lauren KalilLauren Kalil is a play-by-play commentator, sideline reporter, social media host, podcaster, and digital content creator. She got her start working for local TV news stations and transitioned to CrossFit, where her career has taken off. From writing for Morning Chalk Up to teaming up with Talking Elite Fitness and Hamilton Road Productions - there is nothing that Lauren cannot do!
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https://www.youtube.com/@QueenofHustle2024-09-1543 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 60 - Who Will Have a Better Games Finish?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the top training camp award further separates the sport from affiliates or strengthens the sport as a whole, what the weight on the final barbell for the clean ladder should be and predictions of who will win the event, which athletes will finish higher in some head to head battles and their podium predictions at the CrossFit Games. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Caroline Lambray. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on...2024-07-3153 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 59 - Do We Need Multiple Running Tests at the Games?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the Games should program multiple running tests, events that would gain viewership and if anyone can take down 6-time CrossFit Games champ Tia-Clair Toomey. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by2024-07-2337 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 58 - Who Would Win a Fight Matchup at the CrossFit Games?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether a strength test should be programmed before or after cuts, if testing open water events is necessary, and if the CrossFit Games were to program fight matchups, who they'd want to see and which athlete would win. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Caroline Lambray, and Marco Coppola. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm...2024-07-1639 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 57 - What Movements Need to be Tested Before Cuts at the CrossFit Games?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss predictions for what the twist could be on "Chad," movements that need to be tested at the Games before the field is cut down and where the best place to host the 2027 CrossFit Games in Europe could be. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below. https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm...2024-07-1043 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 56 - Is There a Better Way to Backfill After Drug Tests?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss programming ideas during the Games for 'Friday Night Lights' at Farrington Field, thoughts surrounding Dave Castro interviewing all 80 individual Games athletes, and the best ways to backfill athletes as a result of failed drug tests. Our contestants include Caroline Lambray, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content...2024-07-0254 minTalking Elite FitnessThe Latest on Sean, Tommy's Big News, and Rating the RookiesWell, it's been an eventful week. Tommy is gonna be a dad and Sean gives us the latest on what's going on with the decision CrossFit made to not include him in the Games broadcast this year. There's going to be some Friday Night Lights going down at the CrossFit Games and Jacob Heppner sees his winning streak at Tactical Games events come to an end. CrossFit Games rookie Chris Ibarra talks with Lauren Kalil about his upcoming trip to Fort Worth while Sean and Tommy take a closer look at all the rookie's in...2024-06-271h 27This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilPants On Fire (The Truth About Lying) with Lauren Handel Zander | 219Every time you lie – or fib, stretch or bend the truth, blow smoke, tell a white lie, tell a bald faced lie, lie thru your teeth, spin a yarn, hold back, keep the peace, it doesn’t matter what you call it – every time you do it, you’re chipping away at your own confidence.
On this episode of This Is Woman’s Work, we’re going to talk about the lies we tell, why we do it, and what it’s costing us.
Lauren Handel Zander, Founder and CEO of Handel Group, an international corporate consu...2024-06-2637 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 55 - What is the Most Impactful Moment in the Growth of CrossFit?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether CrossFit should own the name "CrossFit," what the most impactful moment for growth has been and who they predict will be the 2024 Rookie of the Year. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by2024-06-1843 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 54 - How Would You Invest $1 Million Into CrossFit?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the Rogue Invitational Qualifiers ranking system VS CrossFit's worldwide ranking system, which athlete's stock increased the most during Semifinals and how each contestant would invest one million dollars into CrossFit. Our contestants include Tommy Marquez, Tim Paulson, and Ellia Miller. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by2024-06-1143 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath by Episode 53 - Should CrossFit Bring Back the Last Chance Qualifier?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether spot allocations at Semifinals were distributed correctly, if the order of events matters when it comes to who earned Games spots, if there's a benefit to bringing back the Last Chance Qualifier and the biggest overlooked moments from Semifinals. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe, and Justin Cotler. Get your Garmin today using the link below: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/894067/pn/010-02803-102024-06-0549 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 52 - Should Event Wins be Worth More?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways to increase attendance at live events, whether event wins should be worth more than 100 points, if Justin Medeiros is "back," and the biggest moments from this past Semifinals weekend. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson, and Kenny Johnson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by2024-05-2848 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath by Episode 51 - Is Europe the New Capital of CrossFit?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Europe is the new capital of CrossFit, what CrossFit should do if there's an injury on the competition floorand whether the tides are shifting from veterans to rookies. In two bonus rounds, each contestant gave their biggest weekend winner and discussed the impact of not reseeding the field before the final event. Our contestants include Matt O'Keefe, Justin Cotler, and Chase Ingraham. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below:2024-05-2147 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 50 - Should CrossFit Only Livestream Individuals at Semifinals?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether the allocation of Games spots is a cause for alarm or just growing pains of a new process, whether livestreaming the final two heats all three days is a better option than the current broadcast option and if it matters what a livestream looks like. Our contestants include James Hobart, Cooper Marsh and Tommy Marquez. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm...2024-05-1440 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 49 - Is Jonne Koski Going to Dominate Semifinals and the Games?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the biggest advantages TYR WZA SoCal has to the off-season, whether they love or hate going back to classic CrossFit style workouts for Semifinals and which male and female will make the biggest waves at Semifinals. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Matt O'Keefe, and Justin Cotler. Get your Garmin today! https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/894067/pn/010-02803-102024-05-0741 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilRaising Kids To Have A Healthy Body Image with Lauren Magers | 209What we need to know about raising our children to have a HEALTHY body image – because the more women who are out there with body confidence, the better.
Our guest, Lauren Magers, is a 5-foot-tall firecracker, who believes a life of happiness starts with mastery of yourself and having a system in place that guides you every day with the skills, habits, and responsibilities to be a successful human. A mother of 4 and a leader of a blended family by the age of 27, she went on a quest to uncover the wisdom to raise extraordinary humans who can...2024-05-0131 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 48 - Improving Quarterfinals and the Review ProcessOn this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether we're at a turning point where the CrossFit sport and HQ break off, solutions for future years on how to best approach this stage in the season, and if the season schedule should change for age groups. Our contestants include James Hobart, Tim Paulson and Adrian Conway. This episode is presented by Garmin. Use the link below to shop their smartwatches. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/894067/pn/010-02803-10 2024-04-3044 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 47 - Does Europe Deserve a Second Semifinal?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Open scores should roll into the Quarterfinals leaderboard, whether Europe deserves a second semifinal based on the current world wide leaderboard and if CrossFit had to pick one video to review from everyone, which one would it be? Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Matt O'Keefe. If you want to live a life of comfort, try out Vuori! Use the link below for an additional 20% off: Vuori.com/TEF2024-04-2334 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 46 - Can All Major Training Camps Survive?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways that major training camps can survive in the ever growing ecosystem, whether the team eligibility rule should change and what movements need to be programmed for indy quarterfinals in order to advance the correct athletes to Semifinals. Our contestants include James Hobart, Kenny Johnson, and Rob Kearney2024-04-1638 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 45 - Should CrossFit Have Anonymous Submission Drug Testing?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the pros and cons of potentially having the CrossFit Open qualify athletes for the Games, thoughts surrounding CrossFit's new sponsor Hustle Up and whether athletes should be allowed to fill out anonymous submissions of athletes they think are on PEDs. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Jason Croxon.2024-04-0935 min
The Femme Fit Society PodcastLauren Kalil, Kelly and Leah, on the double standard of passion v attitude in women's sportsLauren Kalil joins Leah and FF co-founder Kelly Sekulovski today for a chat - and they delve into the double standard when it comes to passion vs attitude in women’s sport.As a trailblazing woman in CrossFit media, and known as the ‘Queen of Hustle’, Lauren knows all too well about this - and how it’s not just shown on the competition floor. They share personal experiences, plus some well documented examples, as well as advice to anyone too afraid to show their passion, for fear of it coming off as attitude.2024-04-0854 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 44 - Do Quarterfinals Rankings Matter?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss what they do and don't want to see in the team quarterfinals programming, whether quarterfinals ranking matters and if 1-on-1 competition is a format that can grow the sport. Our contestants include James Hobart, Ellia Miller and Tim Paulson.2024-04-0228 min
Talking Elite FitnessDeath By Episode 43 - Should CrossFit Introduce Sports Betting to Competition?On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the biggest surprises of the CrossFit Open, How Quarterfinals can be more interesting for sports fans and whether CrossFit should introduce sports betting into competition. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Matt O'Keefe. Photo Credit: Dani Speegle, Tia-Clair Toomey If you want to live a life of comfort, try out Vuori! Use the link below for an additional 20% off: Vuori.com/TEF2024-03-2639 minTalking Elite FitnessDanielle Brandon Energy, Wells Tries to get Well and Reviewing the OpenThere's some DBE on this week's episode! Danielle Brandon joins Lauren Kalil to talk about Imposter Syndrome, using fitness as an outlet and her upcoming documentary "Danielle Brandon Energy." Sean, Tommy and Lauren also go through the top headlines of the week including an athlete who is currently battling a shoulder injury. Plus, we review the good and the bad of the 2024 Open. This episode is presented by R.A.D®. Head to rad-global.com and check out all their gear to get tuned for the future.2024-03-221h 27
Counter Culture PodMedia Biasis and How Local News Influences People - Lauren KalilI talked to Lauren Khalil about how she created the life for herself that she has! From being a news anchor to running her own media channels!2024-03-0545 min
The Di-scussions PodcastThe One About How Being Authentically Yourself Pays Off with Lauren Kalil - Ep. 5Di sits down with Lauren Kalil, sports commentator, reporter and permanent fixture on Talking Elite Fitness, to discuss the obstacles she has had to face in life and why being herself paid off2024-02-2748 min
WOD you talkin' about?Lauren Kalil: Representing Women in CrossFit Media, the best Off-Season comps, and her favourite interviews so farTodays guest is Lauren Kalil, an absolute force of nature in the world of CrossFit media. Now a part of the 'Talking Elite Fitness' team, Lauren has been broadcasting and creating great content in the sport for years, and boy is she good at it.We chat about how she made the move to CrossFit from local news, her own training, the best people she has interviewed and more.We loved this episode and hope you do too - as always, don't forget to like, rate and subscribe to be the first to hear about...2023-09-2853 min
ALLSMITHLauren Kalil - Find Something You are Passionate About and Make Money Doing ItThis week, Bryce talks to Lauren Kalil! Lauren is a CrossFit commentator and podcast host with Talking Elite Fitness. She has helped to share the stories from some of the biggest names in the sport of CrossFit. Make sure to tune in throughout the CrossFit season to Talking Elite Fitness for updates and news on all things CrossFit. “Finding people who you can have a healthy disagreement with and everybody just leaves the conversation with more knowledge.”Thank you for Listening! Learn more below.ALLSMITH IG ALLSMITH YouTubeBryce Smith IG2023-05-171h 44
Duck Soup with Josh PirtleLauren Kalil is a CrossFit savant#CrossFit #CrossFitGames #podcast
@TalkingEliteFitness analyst Lauren Kalil and I discuss her days as a news anchor and dancer. She is one of the dominant voices in CrossFit, and her recent move to TEF has made that team powerhouse. She has also brought with her a new show to TEF called "Death By." A fun and entertaining show with an "Around The Horn" type feel. I had a blast yukking it up with her. ENJOY!
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The Fitness Movement: Training | Programming | Competing089: Lauren Kalil on Joining "Talking Elite Fitness" & Podcasting / Media for CrossFitWe cover how Lauren's unique career path has led her to be uniquely qualified to hold engaging conservations with top CrossFit Games athletes.Watch on YouTube:Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/The Protocol [Our Competitor’s Program]: https://zoarfitness.com/theprotocol/Educational Articles: https://www.zoarfitness.com/articles/Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show2023-04-2545 min
KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILSK&C Ep 84: Lauren KalilLauren Kalil joins to show to discuss her journey thru broadcasting, how she found her way into CrossFit Media, leaving Morning Chalkup and her new role at Talking Elite Fitness.
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Type1liftingThe face of Morning Chalk up Lauren KalilWelcome to the Type1lifting Podcast Episode 128
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Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery32. 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 @laurenkalil2023-01-051h 28
Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & BuffooneryBONUS 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 18KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILSK&C Ep 55: Lauren KalilMorning Chalkup Podcast Host and CrossFit personality Lauren Kalil joins the show...2022-07-061h 04
The Nomadic PodcastEp.210 Lauren KalilOn this episode Alex talks with the media and communications director of Syracuse Sweat club, CrossFit Coach, and Morning Chalk Up journalist, Lauren. This was such a fun conversation diving into CrossFit, coaching, training and sharing some stories and a whole load of laughs. Come join out super fun and light hearted conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!2022-01-181h 06
Things We're Too Lazy To Blog AboutMakeup, Vlogging & Beauty With NYX Cosmetics Face Awards Winner Jessica A.M. KhalilAli and Amanda talk to Jessica A.M. Kalil, who is a beauty vlogger and winner of the 2017 NYX Cosmetics Face Awards. We talk about how she won the award, vlogging, You Tube, her favorite products, different makeup looks, tips and more. Jessica’s story and passion will inspire you.
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