Talking Elite Fitness

Talking Elite Fitness

Author: Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland Language: English Episodes: 100
If you’re looking for an insider’s view of the competitive fitness world, you’ve found it. Talking Elite Fitness is hosted by CrossFit Games analysts Tommy Marquez and Sean Woodland, who are joined by Lauren Kalil. Together, they pull back the curtain on the sport, offering more than just results and scores. Each episode feels like a conversation with friends who happen to have the best seats in the house, breaking down performances, strategy, and the compelling stories that unfold both on the competition floor and behind the scenes. This podcast delivers thoughtful analysis on the athletes, the training, and the community dynamics that define this unique sport. You’ll hear their informed perspectives on major events, unexpected developments, and the personalities that drive fitness forward. It’s the kind of detailed, respectful commentary that comes from genuine involvement and passion. For anyone invested in functional fitness, this show provides the context and depth that turns watching events into a richer experience. Tune in for regular episodes that keep you connected and informed, straight from voices you already trust from the broadcast.
Episodes
No way, Jay and What's the Best System for Semis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:46
Thousands of reps were performed during Quarterfinals, but it's the one that wasn't done that is getting the most attention. Sean, Tommy and Lauren break down the penalty for Jay Crouch's missed overhead squat. Was it fa…
Previewing the Mayhem Classic with Rory McKernan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:40
In-person competition is one week away as Semifinals get kicked off in Cookeville, Tennessee with the Mayhem Classic. Rory McKernan joins the show to preview the competition, talk about the things most people don't know…
Quarterfinals Recap with Tim Paulson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:20
Quartefinals have come and gone and once again they were not without controversy. Our good friend and 7-time CrossFit Games athlete Tim Paulson of PRVN joins the show to recap the most recent stage of the 2026 season. He…
What's the Deal with Quarterfinals and Can it be Fixed? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:42
It's another year of Quarterfinals and that means another year of issues. And once again the controversy centers around the video review process, or more accurately, the lack of one. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the…
What is XENOM and why should we be excited about it? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:21
XENOM is the being billed as "The Decathalon of Fitness," but what exactly is it? CEO and Founder Keith Barlow joins the show to talk about the new competition, how it came about, what a competition weekend looks like an…
A (Sore) 26.1 Recap And CrossFit Needs A New CEO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:05
The first week of the CrossFit Games Open is officially behind us, Tommy and Lauren try to shake off the DOMS in their legs and recap the 26.2 workout and live announcement. Open registration numbers are finally in, but…
Uncle Pat's Last Ride and a Conversation with Jayson Hopper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:35
Pat Vellner is calling it a career. One of the most popular athletes in the sport has decided that 2026 will be his last season on the competition floor. Sean and Tommy discuss his legacy and tell us why they think he wi…
A Conversation with Dallin Pepper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:58
Dallin Pepper has grown up competing in CrossFit. The former two-time teenage champion is hoping to duplicate that achievement as an individual. The last two years at the CrossFit Games, Pepper has not finished lower tha…
Counting Down the Top 5 Open Announcements of All Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:53
It's time to take a trip down memory lane! Sean and Tommy rank their five favorite Open announcements from the last 13 years. From garage throwdowns to clashes of champions, they take a look back at the most memorable pr…
A Conversation with Lucy Campbell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:00
Lucy Campbell is coming of one of the most improbable years in CrossFit Games history. After battling through a career-threatening wrist injury, Campbell finished in second place at the Games in 2025. Lucy joins Tommy Ma…