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Brute Strength Podcast
A podcast for CrossFitters and competitive athletes who want to train smarter, perform under pressure, and stay healthy. Hear real stories and strategies from Games athletes, coaches, and leaders in the fitness space.
Episodes
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Could Matt Fraser Still Win? Brian Friend on the Future of Competitive CrossFit
Can competitive fitness become a sustainable career for more athletes, in more places? Brian Friend has stepped away from coaching to travel full-time and tell…
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FEE'S BIG MOVE | Fee Saghafi on Injury, Loneliness and Her Road Back to the CrossFit Games
Fee Saghafi is back on the Brute Strength Podcast, and she is the show's first repeat guest. She talks openly about a frustrating year of injuries, why she…
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Dallin Wins Rogue, James Takes 2nd | Rogue Invitational Debrief With Matt Torres
Dallin takes the Rogue Invitational title, James finishes second, and Brute has another massive weekend. So what made the difference? Matt Torres joins the…
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Are You Warming Up the Right Way for CrossFit? | Brute Brief #013 | Brute Training Podcast
Your preparation doesn't start when the clock starts. It starts with how you approach the workout, prepare your body, and build the engine to sustain your…
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900G of Carbs a Day?! Jack Farlow on Fueling, Training & Chasing the Top 10 | Brute Training Podcast
Jack Farlow is chasing the next level in CrossFit, and he's making some big changes to get there. On this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Jack sits down…
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Are You Measuring Success The Wrong Way? | THE BRUTE BRIEF #012
What if the leaderboard isn’t the best way to measure your progress? In Brute Brief #012, we’re talking about what it takes to build a long career in the…
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THE GODFATHER OF WEIGHTLIFTING - Greg Everett | Brute Training Podcast
Weightlifting is far more technical, less popular, and much harder to master than most people realize - and Greg Everett explains why the sport still demands…
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WZA: The Fitness Festival That Goes Beyond CrossFit With Dylan Malitsky | Brute Training Podcast
What goes into building a major fitness competition from the ground up? Dylan Malitsky, head of WZA Sports, joins the Brute Training Podcast to give us a…
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HOW TO GET STRONGER With Jesse Bifano | Brute Coaches Podcast
What actually takes an elite CrossFit athlete to the next level: more strength, better positions, or smarter programming? Jesse Bifano and Coach El break down…
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FROM INJURED TO 2ND FITTEST ON EARTH | Emma Lawon and Nicole Torres On The Road Back From Injury
A bulging disc at L5 took Emma Lawson off the 2025 CrossFit Open floor and forced her to rebuild from the ground up.In this episode of the Brute Training…
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Identifying & Attacking Weaknesses | The Brute Brief
You’re probably not as “bad” at that movement as you think; you’re just avoiding the real weakness or training the wrong things. Comment the one thing you hope…
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Pat Vellner: Closing The Chapter | BRUTE TRAINING PODCAST
In this episode, Pat Vellner shares insights on his career, early retirement, injury recovery, and future plans, offering valuable lessons on resilience…
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20 YEARS OF COACHING WISDOM With Kyle Ruth | Brute Training Podcast
Kyle Ruth joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about the difference between GPP and performance training, how CrossFit programming has evolved, and why…
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THE POWER OF THE DELOAD WEEK | The Brute Brief
Rest is not laziness.It’s the thing that lets you train hard again next week.Save this for the next time you feel guilty or anxious about taking a deload.The…
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APPRECIATE WHAT'S IMPORTANT With Justin Cotler | Brute Training Podcast
From CrossFit Games prep to life in the desert, Justin Cotler gets real about what it takes to stay elite in sport, business, and family.We talked about the…
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Josh Godinez | The Brute Coaches Podcast
You can be strong and still be underpowered.This gap shows up fast when the current strength numbers don’t match the goal.Drop a comment if you’ve ever had an…
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JANIE CHEVERIE ROOKIE YEAR | Brute Training Podcast
We caught up with our CrossFit Games rookie Janie Cheverie to chat about what making the Games meant to her and how she is approaching the lead-up to her first…
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THE HIDDEN TRUTHS OF CROSSFIT With Adrian Conway | Brute Training Podcast
Tune in as Adrian Conway shares how the sport's evolution is shaping what’s possible for us as athletes. From the real challenges of aging in high-intensity…
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HOW WE WON THE CROSSFIT GAMES w Matt Torres | The Brute Training Podcast
Join us with Coach Matt Torres to recap the 2026 CrossFit Games and hear a little behind-the-scenes of how we won the CrossFit Games. Brute Redmond Code…
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The Psychology of “the Redline” | THE BRUTE BRIEF
Uncover the hidden mental strategies that turn good CrossFit athletes into elite performers willing to push past pain barriers and redefine their limits.Most…
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How To Love The Sport Of CrossFit Without Losing Yourself In It | THE BRUTE BRIEF
Most CrossFit athletes lose sight of why they fell in love with the sport, risking burnout and losing themselves in pursuit of elite performance. But what if…
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JASON KHALIPA | Brute Training Podcast
Jason Khalipa won the CrossFit Games, built successful businesses, and helped shape CrossFit from the beginning. Today, his mission looks different. In this…
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The Frog Grips Origin Story With Sean Coote | Brute Training Podcast
Most athletes and fitness fanatics underestimate how innovative grip technology can unlock their true potential. Sean Coote, founder of Frog Grips, reveals the…
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Inside Luka Đukić's Big Shift: Less Gym Time, More Quality, Better Results | Brute Training Podcast
Most athletes chase stronger lifts and faster times, but what if the secret to peak performance is actually less? Luka Đukić reveals how shifting his focus…
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European Champion Aniol Ekai Breaks Down His 2026 Games Strategy | Brute Training Podcast
After missing the CrossFit Games in 2025, Aniol Ekai made a decision that changed his performance ever since: He stopped focusing on outcomes and started…
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Build Bullet Proof Hips And Shoulders | THE BRUTE BRIEF
An insight into the thoughts of one of the best coaches in the game. THE BRUTE BRIEF will bring you the why behind Matt Torres's methodologies and teachings…
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Brute Endurance Coach: Mark Cullen | Brute Training Podcast
Most CrossFit athletes think endurance improvement comes from simply doing more cardio, more zone 2, and more hard intervals. According to Brute Endurance…
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The Future of CrossFit, HYROX, and Fitness Sports With Snorri Barron | Brute Training Podcast
This week on the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Snorri Baron, founder of Bakland Management and one of the leading athlete managers in CrossFit and…
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From Setbacks to Semifinals: The Mindset of a Top CrossFit Athlete With Ella Wilkinson | Brute Training Podcast
Ella is coming off her best season yet, with a top-15 finish in the Open and her strongest Quarterfinals performance ever. In this episode, George and Ella…
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What’s Wrong With CrossFit Right Now? Jake Marconi on the Brute Training Podcast
Is CrossFit actually moving forward or drifting away from what made it great? In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Jake Marconi and…
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Why Emma Lawson Is More Dangerous Than Ever Heading Into Semifinals | Brute Training Podcast
Emma Lawson is coming off her best CrossFit Open performance yet and heading into Semifinals with a completely different mindset. In this episode of the Brute…
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Inside the Mind of a Games Athlete Chasing More With Aimee Cringle | Brute Training Podcast
Aimee Cringle is one of the most consistent athletes in the sport right now. Games athlete, second place at WFP, and competing against some of the best in the…
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The Truth About Building a Games Athlete With Dom D'Agostino and Coach El | Brute Training Podcast
What actually makes a future CrossFit Games athlete? In this episode of the Brute Coaches Podcast, Domenic D'Agostino and Coach El go deep on talent…
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The Training Shift That Made a CrossFit Champion
What actually makes a CrossFit champion? In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we sit down with Jason Hopper and Coach El to break down the real…
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The Real Reason Your Weaknesses Aren’t Getting Better with Julia Hannaford and Emily Clements | Brute Training Podcast
If you feel like you’re working hard but not actually improving… this is the episode you need. Right after our first Australian Brute training camp, we sat…
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Minimum Effective Dose for Competitive CrossFit With Joey Tortora and Coach El
Most CrossFit athletes say they want to qualify, but very few are willing to live like the pros who do. In this episode, we break down: • Why you have to act…
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Competing as You Age And The Mental Side of Performance With Khan Porter | Brute Training Podcast
What does it take to stay competitive as you get older while also building a life outside the gym? Khan Porter joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about…
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The Engine Problem Strength Athletes Face With Fabian Johnson | Brute Training Podcast
In this Brute Strength episode, we sit down with Brute Hyrox athlete Fabian Johnson to break down the biggest conditioning mistakes CrossFitters make when…
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This One Decision Could Change Your Training Results with Coaches Jadyn & Matt | Brute Training Podcast
Not sure which program you should be following? In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we break down every option in the Brute ecosystem so you can…
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Inside Dallin Pepper’s Approach to Training and Competition | Brute Training Podcast
Dallin Pepper has been part of Brute since he was a teenager and is now a multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete. In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast…
Brute Strength PodcastThe Business Side of CrossFit Most People Never See with Matt O'Keefe | Brute Training Podcast
CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time. In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in…
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The Business Side of CrossFit Most People Never See with Matt O'Keefe | Brute Training Podcast
CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time. In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in…
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What Actually Wins in CrossFit Now with Coach El and Coach Jadyn | Brute Training Podcast
Strength used to win CrossFit. Now it just keeps you from losing. In this episode of the Brute Strength Podcast, coaches break down what actually separates…
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Brent Fikowski: The sport changed. Your training also needs to. | Brute Training Podcast
Brent Fikowski joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about what it really takes to keep up with modern CrossFit. The caliber is higher, the tests are…
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How Elite Athletes Approach Competition Weeks With Brute Coaches At WFP | Brute Training Podcast
What actually wins CrossFit competitions?In this live podcast from Denmark at WFP, the Brute coaching team breaks down the real process behind winning. We talk…
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You're Probably Training Endurance Wrong (And How To Fix It) | Mark Cullen On Brute Training Podcast
Most CrossFit athletes are working hard on conditioning, but very few are training endurance the right way.In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast…
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CrossFit Science Explained: Power, Zone 2, and Why Heart Rate Lies | WOD Science
PhD researcher and WOD Science creator Gommaar D'Hulst joins the Brute Training Podcast to break down what science actually tells us about CrossFit training…
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Ty Jenkins: From Teen Champ to Top 15 at the Games | Brute Training Podcast
Games athlete Ty Jenkins joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about his breakout rookie year, the nonstop comp schedule, managing pressure, and how he made…
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Fee Saghafi: Burnout, Faith, Injury, and Finding Joy Again | Brute Training Podcast
Games athlete Fee Saghafi sits down with the Brute Training Podcast to talk about one of the longest seasons of her career, how she handled injury heading into…
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Hattie Kanyo: Balancing Pressure, Injury, and Joy | Brute Training Podcast
Two-time CrossFit Games athlete Hattie Kanyo joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about the mindset behind longevity, overcoming injury, and learning to…
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Nick Mathew: The Season Grind, WFP Finals, and Coaching With Brute
CrossFit Games athlete Nick Mathew joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about a nonstop season, juggling qualifiers, affiliate responsibilities, and family…
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Rogue Invitational Breakdown | Brute Training Podcast with Coach Matt & El
Brute’s newest host, George Rhigas, joins Coach Matt Torres and Coach El Senouvor to break down the Rogue Invitational events and share what they expect to see…
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Rogue Invitational Breakdown | Brute Training Podcast with Coach Matt & El
Brute’s newest host, George Rhigas, joins Coach Matt Torres and Coach El Senouvor to break down the Rogue Invitational events and share what they expect to see…
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Meet Brian Foley: The New Brute Coach & HYROX Expert Changing the Endurance Game
Introducing the newest powerhouse to join the Brute Strength coaching crew: Brian Foley. With deep roots in CrossFit, bodybuilding, and endurance training…
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Injury Prevention Strategies for CrossFit Athletes with Nicole Torres
In this episode of the Brute Podcast, Dex interviews Nicole Torres, a doctor of physical therapy and CrossFit coach. They discuss Nicole's journey from…
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Fee Saghafi: Owning Her Journey
In this episode of the Brute Podcast, Dex Hopkins and Fee Saghafi discuss various themes surrounding the CrossFit community, competition, and personal growth…
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Kelsey Kiel on What's Next
Brute Athlete Kelsey Kiel joins the podcast to talk about her journey in fitness, her new role leading Brute Body, and what makes this revamped program a…
Brute Strength PodcastExcitement and Confidence from Dallin and James ahead of the 2024 CrossFit Games
Summary In this conversation, James Spraguer, and Dallin Pepper talk about their upcoming competition at the 2024 CrossFit Games. They also share advice for…
Brute Strength PodcastStrength Secrets from Small Towns to Global Arenas
How does a small-town weightlifting legend leave a lasting impact on the world of CrossFit and Olympic lifting? This week on the Brute Podcast, we’re joined by…
Brute Strength PodcastMastering Elite CrossFit Performance: Quarterfinals Analysis and the Future of Fitness Coaching
Unlock the secrets behind top-tier CrossFit performance as CEO Matt Torres, CMO Micah Shoemaker, Head of Remote Coaching El Senouvor, join to dissect the…