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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
Brute Strength PodcastRebranding Brute: The Evolution of a Coaching Philosophy and Business Model
Hosted by Wex Appeal Podcast Unlock the secrets behind the powerful rebrand of Brute as Wex Appeal sits down with the masterminds Matt Torres and Micah…
Brute Strength PodcastThe End of Age Groups?
Ready to level up your understanding of the CrossFit Games? This episode of the Brute Strength Podcast will give you a fresh perspective on the hotly debated…
Brute Strength Podcast“I Just Went to a Sermon” -on Legacy, Mortality, and Achieving Fulfillment
Have you ever found yourself struggling to maintain your fitness and nutrition routines while traveling for competitions? Join us as we share our personal…
Brute Strength PodcastHow to Quit Your Job: Breaking Free from the 9 to 5
Renato is a content creator in the CrossFit space who's life changed when his son pleaded, "Daddy, please don't go to work." It was this powerful catalyst that…
Brute Strength Podcast[NEVER RELEASED] Danielle Brandon, Dallin Pepper, Coach Matt Torres @ WZA
Danielle Brandon, Dallin Pepper, and Coach Matt Torres join Micah at Wodapoloza to discuss the season and the new additions to the Brute Strength HQ team…
Brute Strength PodcastDr. Nicole Torres: How to Start a Business, Sunning Your Butthole, and Working with Elite Athlete
Nicole Torres is a physcial therapist in Naples, FL who helps CrossFitters get out of pain. Most notably she's worked with Emma Cary with her back injury…
Brute Strength Podcast2 Decades in Fitness Industry + 205 Throwdown Big Announcement w/ Luan Nguyen
Luan Nguyen has been in the fitness industry for over 2 decades. He currently owns and operates a gym in Birmingham, AL, Wheelhouse Academy. Prior to…
Brute Strength PodcastWhat Motivates You w/ Coach El
Coach El is one of the top coaches at the elite level of the sport of CrossFit. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with El Resources: Start your journey as an…
Brute Strength PodcastSam Smith: The Art of Relationships, Communication, & Seasons of Life
Sam Smith is currently the Head Coach at Crafted Coaching which provides 1:1 remote coaching. Sam initally appeared on the podcast on Epsiode 25 which you can…
Brute Strength Podcast5 Things I Learned in 2022
Today Micah talks about the different lessons he's learned in 2022 regarding business, life, and himself. Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your…
Brute Strength PodcastA Real Life Encounter w/ DEATH - Aaron Rouselle
Aaron Rouselle is the founder of Pop’s Culture. He is a father, a coach, a cancer survivor, and a 2x transplant recipient. In 2015, he was fortunate enough to…
Brute Strength PodcastEllie Hiller
Ellie is a entrepreneur and CrossFit Semi-Final athlete. Ellie is a world class athlete notably taking 11th place worldwide in 22.1 and 9th place worldwide in…
Brute Strength PodcastTodd Wise: The Science of Happiness and Coaching
Todd Wise is the owner of CrossFit Currahee and The Pack. We dive into the science of happiness and how to become a professional coach and charge top dollar…
Brute Strength PodcastZ-Scoring: Are the Fittest Currently Being Crowned? w/ Tyler Watkins
Let me ask you a question: does it matter if you beat someone by 1 rep or 100 reps in a workout? Should the leaderboard "score" that the same way?There is a…
Brute Strength Podcast🚨 ARE SEMIFINALS OVER?!
Micah and Will discuss the future of CrossFit. Will there be SemiFinals this year? Is Birmingham, Alabama a good move for the CrossFit Games? Links: Connect…
Brute Strength PodcastHe Paid Over 6 Figures For *THIS* w/ Dr. Sean Pastuch
Dr. Sean is the owner of Active Life. Active Life is the bridge between fitness and healthcare. They educate fitness professionals and gym owners to achieve…
Brute Strength PodcastThis *Switch* May Be The Key to Defeating Burnout
How much work is required for it to be UNREASONABLE to believe that I wouldn't get results? Links: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR CAMP Connect with Micah Resources…
Brute Strength PodcastFrom Suicidal Thoughts to Building a Business w/ LRX CEO Ryan Husband
Ryan walks us through a conversation on his parent's porch that changed his life. Ryan was 19 and wanted to end his life. Out of some of these darkest moments…
Brute Strength PodcastFair Wages, Undercutting, & Thirst Traps
Brandon, Alex, and Micah discuss the most avoided topics in the creative space of CrossFit. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Brandon Connect with Alex…
Brute Strength PodcastCoach Matt Torres - [SECRETS REVEALED] BRUTE CAMP
Brute Strength is hosting a camp on Nov. 4-6 @ Brute HQ in Naples, FL, led by Coach Matt Torres and company. A limited number of spots are available, and time…
Brute Strength PodcastBrute HQ - Coach Dom
Coach Dom is one of the Brute HQ coaches responsible for coaching Danielle Brandon, Emma Cary, Dallin Pepper, James Sprague, and Olivia Sulek. Links: Connect…
Brute Strength PodcastLeveling Up, Overcoming Alcoholism w/ Brandon Kessler
Brandon is an affiliate owner, athlete, and one of the most sought after photographers in the sport of CrossFit. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Brandon…
Brute Strength PodcastHave We Reached the Peak of the Sport Without Drugs?
Coach El joins the podcast again to discuss just how much harder the sport of CrossFit can get. How heavy can the weights become? How hard can the skills get?…
Brute Strength PodcastDrugs, 2022 CrossFit Games, and more w/ Jessica Schwartz
Jessica has an “OG” CrossFit story. Her first workout was “Fran” where shortly thereafter she fell in love with CrossFit. Once she learned she could compete…
Brute Strength PodcastMaster Your Mindset w/ Dawn Fletcher
In today’s episode we are joined by Dawn Fletcher from Driven Mind Training. We discuss why traditional mindset training doesn’t work in her experience, why…
Brute Strength PodcastGreat Things Take Decades Not Days
It’s easy to get frustrated with a lack of progress and results. Today, we discuss the utility of failure and the opportunity that can lie within it. Links…
Brute Strength PodcastDanielle Brandon
Danielle Brandon Energy (DBE) is a vibe all unto itself. DB has recently left Underdogs Training Camp in Vegas ahead of the 2022 NOBULL CrossFit Games and is…
Brute Strength PodcastJake Marconi - Athlete, HWPO, & Mal O'Brien Training Partner
As Mat Fraser's HWPO program has taken off, Jake has become an integral part in the brand's success. While Jake trains day in and day out to make the CrossFit…
Brute Strength PodcastBehind the Scenes of Coaching CrossFit Games Athletes w/ Matt Torres
We're joined by Coach Matt Torres, Head Coach at Brute HQ in Naples, FL. Matt is responsible for coaching some of the top CrossFit athletes including: Dallin…
Brute Strength PodcastFrom a Part Time Side Hustle to a Multiple Six Figure Business w/ Thomas Cox
Thomas got his start in arguably the most famous town known to CrossFit - Cookeville, TN. Some of his training partners included Rich Froning and Dan Bailey…
Brute Strength PodcastDo You Have What it Takes to Make it to the CrossFit Games?
We are joined by one of the most accomplished coaches in the sport of fitness, El Senouvor. El has an impressive repertoire of CrossFit Games Athletes under…
Brute Strength PodcastA Lesson From Missing the CrossFit Games by 1 Point w/ James Sprague
James Sprague and Micah sit down to discuss James’s journey at the Syndicate CrossFit Semi Final where James missed out on going to the CrossFit Games by only…
Brute Strength PodcastHow to Get the Most Out of the CrossFit Off Season
Today may be our most valuable episode yet, especially if you’re a CrossFitter trying to improve for this upcoming season. Micah is joined by elite CrossFit…
Brute Strength PodcastThe Hard Thing about Hard Things
How do you overcome will sh*t hits the fan? Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit athlete today. Our 1-to-1…
Brute Strength PodcastJacob Heppner - CrossFit Games Memories and Coaching, the Tactical Games
On today’s episode, Jacob Heppner shares some of his funniest memories of his CrossFit Games career. We discuss his retirement from the sport, his new role as…
Brute Strength PodcastSlay the Dragon
Would you rather be a fool for trying and failing or not trying at all? Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start your journey as an elite-level CrossFit…
Brute Strength PodcastHow to Love to Suffer, Battle Injury, & Forge a Champion Mindset w/ Ryan Sowder
Ryan Sowder is a 2x CrossFit Games competitor -- 2019 as an individual and 2021 on a team. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Ryan Resources: Start your…
Brute Strength PodcastIs Pushing Movement Standards the New Cheating w/ Seth Jumped Ship
Seth Page (Seth Jumped Ship) joins Micah to discuss the hot top of inconsistent judging standards during the CrossFit Quarterfinals. Why were certain videos…
Brute Strength PodcastIs CrossFit Inclusive or Does It Play Favorites? w/ Snorri Baron
Snorri Baron is an agent and manager to some of CrossFit's biggest names including Sara Sigmundsdóttir, Björgvin Karl Guðmundsson (BKG), Kelsey Kiel, Roman…
Brute Strength PodcastThe CrossFit Games Isn’t What You Think - Ryan Sowder & Zach Watts
Micah sits down with CrossFit Games athletes Ryan Sowder and Zach Watts to discuss how they balance being professional athletes and everyday life. Links…
Brute Strength PodcastDr. Sean Pastuch: Active Life
Dr. Sean is the owner of Active Life. Active Life is the bridge between fitness and healthcare. They educate fitness professionals and gym owners to achieve…
Brute Strength PodcastDaniel Condon: Was the CrossFit Open a Flop + Quarterfinals
Daniel is an Australian native that found himself in a globo gym seeking more. That led Daniel to opening a CrossFit Affiliate: Gold Coast Fitness. Daniel has…
Brute Strength PodcastAnthony Davis
Anthony Davis first competed at the CrossFit Games in 2017 with Timberwolf CrossFit where they finished 8th place. He’s also set the record for the heaviest…
Brute Strength Podcast😱 SURPRISE! Brute Strength's Newest Athlete Is...
Join Micah and Brute Strength's newest athlete as they discuss strategy on how to tackle CrossFit Open Workout 22.3. Links: Connect with Micah Resources: Start…
Brute Strength PodcastKelsey Kiel & Dex Hopkins: CrossFit Open 22.2 Strategy Guide
CrossFit Open 22.2 Strategy Guide and Breakdown
Brute Strength PodcastCrossFit Open 22.1 Strategy Guide
Join Micah Shoemaker and Dex Hopkins as they discuss the strategy for CrossFit Open Workout 22.1. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Dex Resources: Start…
Brute Strength PodcastBrigham Nielsen - The Iron Games
Brigham is the director of the Iron Games in Cedar City Utah. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Brigham The Iron Games Watch This Episode on YouTube…
Brute Strength PodcastDallin Pepper
Dallin Pepper is 3x Crossfit Games Teen Champion. After missing out on the 2021 CrossFit games by merely a few points, Pepper is hungrier than ever to get to…
Brute Strength PodcastDani Horan - From a Dairy Farm to the CrossFit Games
Dani Horan is a true OG of the Sport of CrossFit. She is a 7x CrossFit Games competitor and the owner of Champlain Valley CrossFit. Links: Connect with Micah…
Brute Strength PodcastPhil Toon
Phil Toon first came onto the competitive landscape after securing a place in the last chance qualifier in the 2021 CrossFit Games season. Toon recently moved…
Brute Strength PodcastOptimizing Nutrition for Better Recovery & Performance w/ Valerie Wright, M.S., RN, LDN
Valerie is a Registered Dietician and the owner of Adaptive RX Nutrition. Her company works with lifestyle clients and high level athletes (including CrossFit…
Brute Strength PodcastJason Leydon
Jason is the Owner of CrossFit Milford and Conquer Athlete. Through his remote coaching business, Conquer Athlete, Jason has coached a multitude of CrossFit…
Brute Strength PodcastDex Hopkins
Dex is a multi-time CrossFit Games athlete, husband, father, coach, and content creator. Links: Connect with Micah Connect with Dex Dex’s Spotify Playlist…
Brute Strength PodcastF*CK GOALS - Why Your Goals Are Failing You
It’s that time of the year again - the new year. Billions of marketing dollars are poured into the machine to do 1 thing: sell you on the idea that to achieve…
Brute Strength PodcastKels Kiel - From the USA Bobsled Team to the CrossFit Games
Kels is a 3x CrossFit Games team athlete and elite individual competitor. She was a two-time all conference soccer athlete, and a member of the USA Bobsled…
Brute Strength PodcastCooper Marsh: Managing the World’s Top-Level CrossFit Athletes
Cooper Marsh is a sports agent and co-owner of LAB management group that manages top-level athletes including CrossFit athletes: Danielle Brandon, Dallin…
Brute Strength PodcastJames FitzGerald
James FitzGerald (formerly OPT) was the first-ever men’s CrossFit Games Champion, winning the inaugural competition in 2007. He is the founder of OPEX…
Brute Strength PodcastNemo: From the Olympics Trials to the CrossFit Games
Nemanja, a.k.a “Nemo,” swam for Richmond Hill Aquatic Club for six seasons and has been a competitor for 16+ years. To this date, he is a multiple club record…
Brute Strength PodcastBen Dziwulski - WODPrep
Today, we’re joined by Ben Dziwulski, founder and CEO of WODprep. If you’re looking for a good laugh, this episode is for you. Ben discusses his early…
Brute Strength PodcastChristine Kolenbrander
Today we’re joined by Christine Kolenbrander. Christine has competed at the CrossFit Games twice on team CrossFit 417, and she helped the team to a fifth-place…