Episodes
Sept. 9, 2025
Training Smart AND Hard on Machines: The Misfit Gears Matrix 2.0 - E.367
Dive into the evolution of precision pacing with the newly updated Gears Matrix 2.0, a game-changing tool developed through 11 years of coaching data and countless athlete testing cycles. This episode unveils the comprehensiv...
Sept. 2, 2025
ARKHAM: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.366
The 2026 season kicks off with Arkham Phase, a meticulously designed training cycle that builds on summer programming while introducing new movement biases to create well-rounded CrossFit athletes. Drew and Hunter dive deep i...
Aug. 26, 2025
Phase 1: 2026 Programming Begins - E.365
The Misfit Athletics team unveils their vision for Year 14 of their renowned CrossFit programming with Phase One launching September 1st. Under the powerful theme "Rain or Shine," they explore what truly separates elite compe...
Aug. 5, 2025
CrossFit Games Programming Breakdown - E.364
The evolution of CrossFit Games programming tells us everything about what elite fitness truly means. In our deep dive into the 2025 CrossFit Games workouts, we uncover how traditional movements executed at extraordinary leve...
July 30, 2025
Keep. Showing. Up. w/ Paige Semenza - E.363
What happens when you're at the pinnacle of your sport and suddenly your body betrays you? Seven-time CrossFit Games athlete Paige Semenza takes us through her remarkable journey of injury, adaptation, and triumph that culminated in her best Games finish yet—despite training through debilitating ba…
July 22, 2025
2026 Season Programming & Phase Zero - E.362
The CrossFit Games season might end in August, but the journey to the 2026 season begins July 28th with Misfit's Phase Zero. This critical five-week baseline testing period establishes your starting point across strength, ski...
July 16, 2025
Supplements that Actually Work - E.361
When it comes to supplements, the fitness industry is flooded with products promising everything from superhuman strength to rapid fat loss – but which ones actually deliver results? In this comprehensive breakdown, we cut th...
July 8, 2025
The Wolf: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.360
Strength, endurance, and adaptation converge in Misfit Affiliate's The Wolf Phase, inspired by Herb Brooks' famous quote "the legs feed the wolf." This special edition podcast dives deep into the programming philosophy that prioritizes back squats and running as foundational movements for developin…
June 25, 2025
A Real Misfit: w/Erica Folo - E.359
What does it take to transform from promising talent to elite competitor? For Erica Folo, the answer lies not in the gym, but between the ears. Erica's journey began as a sprinter who was drawn to CrossFit after spotting a "j...
June 17, 2025
Whatever it Takes w/ Semifinals Athlete Brandon True - E.358
What would happen if you decided that something was possible instead of impossible? Brandon True's remarkable transformation from struggling CrossFit athlete to two-time semifinals competitor provides a compelling answer to that question. Brandon's journey began with a casual bet against two 40-yea…
June 10, 2025
All Hail Linear Progression! - E.357
Imagine training for years but never truly reaching your potential. This episode reveals why linear progression—the simple concept of systematic improvement—might be the missing piece in your fitness journey. We begin by intr...
June 5, 2025
Syndicate Crown Recap - E.356
What separates the physically capable from the truly elite competitors? In this revealing episode, we take you behind the scenes at the Syndicate Crown CrossFit competition to examine the critical mental game that makes all t...
May 28, 2025
Syndicate Crown Preview: The Art of Programming - E.355
How much does the time of day affect your workout performance? According to our latest deep dive, it could be impacting your results by as much as 25-30%. During this illuminating episode, we unpack the fascinating relationsh...
May 21, 2025
Off-Season Block 2: Building Strength for the Long Game - E.354
The long-awaited Off-Season Block 2 program launches May 26th, bringing exciting changes to Misfit Athletics' programming structure and delivery platforms. We're thrilled to announce three new subscription tiers tailored to d...
May 14, 2025
WFP: The Fitness Battle in Indy - E.353
What happens when an entirely new fitness competition bursts onto the scene with high production values and a roster of elite athletes? We take you inside the inaugural World Fitness Project (WFP) event in Indianapolis for a ...
May 7, 2025
Cortez: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.352
Ever wondered why Forrest Gump's iconic cross-country journey began with Nike Cortez shoes? Our newest training phase draws inspiration from this powerful symbol of fundamental movement - running - while building a comprehensive foundation for the entire training year ahead. The Cortez Phase repres…
April 30, 2025
The Brutal Challenge of Individual Semifinals Workouts - E.351
The Individual Semifinals workouts have arrived, and they're a brutal test that separates those heading to the Games from those whose season ends here. Our coaching team breaks down each workout in depth, offering strategy in...
April 22, 2025
The GPP Revolution - E.350
What does it really mean to do "whatever it takes" to achieve your fitness goals? The answer might surprise you. In this wide-ranging conversation, the Misfit coaches explore how elite athletes like Rory McIlroy overcome ment...
April 1, 2025
The Purple Mountain Throwdown with Preston Shepard - E.349
What does it take to create a fitness competition that challenges athletes while building genuine community? In this revealing conversation with Preston Shepard, director of the Purple Mountain Throwdown, we explore the journ...
March 25, 2025
Humility and Data: Becoming a Better Athlete - E.348
Understanding the gap between how you think you move and how you actually move might be the most valuable revelation in your fitness journey. In this episode, the Misfit Athletics team breaks down why filming your training an...
March 20, 2025
Strength vs Conditioning: The Perfect Training Path - E.347
The secret to athletic improvement isn't finding the perfect program at the perfect time – it's showing up consistently and putting in the work day after day. This powerful truth forms the foundation of Misfit Athletics' Off-...
March 19, 2025
Ulysses: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.346
The Misfit Athletics team unveils "Ulysses," their thoughtfully designed post-Open GPP phase named after Ron Swanson's middle name from Parks and Recreation. This jack-of-all-trades approach to programming serves as the perfe...
March 18, 2025
Unraveling the Open: 25.3 - E.345
The CrossFit Open 25.3 delivered what many coaches are calling one of the best-programmed workouts in recent memory - a beautifully balanced challenge that created meaningful separation between athletes while remaining access...
March 11, 2025
The Champion Mindset: 25.2 - E.344
When your entire competitive season hinges on making semifinals cutlines, what's stopping you from giving everything you've got? In this no-holds-barred analysis of CrossFit Open 25.2, the Misfit Athletics coaches dive deep i...