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CrossFit Grandview Podcast
by Brandon Couden
CrossFit Grandview owner Brandon Couden sits down and talks about all things fitness.
Episodes
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 202 The Pursuit of Hard Things
Marathons. HYROX. CrossFit competitions. Public speaking. Creating something and putting it out into the world. In Episode 202, Brandon, Kate & Dave dig into The Pursuit of Hard Things—and why, in a world increasingly built around comfort and convenience, intentionally doing difficult things…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 201: Old Fitness Trends DEBUNKED!
Remember when carbs were the enemy, you HAD to drink a protein shake within 30 minutes of training, and everyone was chasing the latest nutrition hack?In Episode 201 of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, Brandon, Kate, and Dave look back at fitness trends and advice they once believed in, promoted…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 200 Josh Hogue
For episode 200, Josh Hogue joins us with a pretty wild stretch of training ahead. Josh is preparing to race HYROX Pro in Boston, then turn around one week later and run a half marathon. We get into how he’s training for two very different challenges back-to-back, his training history…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 199 — HEALTH IS MORE THAN THE INPUTS
This week, Brandon and Kate sit down during a short trip to Sedona, Arizona, for a conversation about alternative healing, mind-body health, and the parts of strength and fitness that are much harder to measure. We spend a lot of time trying to optimize the scientific inputs: barbell percentages,...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #198: Stop Overthinking Your Training and Health
This week Brandon and Dave sit down for one of those conversations we probably don’t have often enough — no real script, just riffing on training, health, performance, and some of the trends taking over the fitness world. We get into the oversaturation of “longevity” protocols, over-sciencing...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #197 — Training With a Target
This week, Brandon and Kate dive into their training for their first HYROX race — Mixed Doubles in Boston! We talk about how we approach preparing for an event and why it’s important to identify and protect the big workouts that matter most each week. Right now, that means: Wednesday — HYROX race...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 196 Rachel Escolas
What happens when life pulls you away from the athlete you used to be… and years later, you decide to find her again?Rachel Escolas competed all the way through the 2018 CrossFit Regionals before life changed in a big way. She and Brian had three kids, she sold her gym, stepped away from...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #195 — Donald Sheets
One of our rare return guests is back! Donald joins us ahead of The Challenge, Coach Drake’s in-house competition happening tomorrow, where he’ll be taking on the Partner Masters Division. We also catch up on Donald’s recent trip to Valencia, Spain for the Gay Games XII — a massive international...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #194 | Alyssa Litzinger
This week we sat down with Alyssa Litzinger, owner of Coffee & Cone, mom of five, and someone who's done a great job of building a business without letting her health and fitness fall by the wayside. We talked about what it's really like balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, marriage,...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 193 Jonathan Glancy
This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with longtime member Jonathan Glancy.Jonathan has lived a pretty incredible career behind the camera, shooting for IMG Academy, CrossFit HQ during the golden era of the media team, and even the Cleveland Browns. We talk about what it was…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 191 Julia Camp
One of the coolest things about owning a gym for nearly two decades is seeing members come and go, move across the country, start families, build careers—and somehow still remain part of the community. Julia Camp is one of those people. After joining CrossFit Grandview in 2013, Julia and her...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 190 Sébastien Plasse Zion Gym St. Barths
This week Kate and I sat down with Sébastien Plasse, owner of Zion Gym in St. Barths, one of the most unique training facilities we've ever visited. Located just steps from the beach, Zion Gym combines a full CrossFit affiliate, HYROX training center, and massive commercial gym under one roof.…
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CFGV Podcast Episode 189 — Eamon Burgess
This week we sit down with Eamon Burgess for one of our most interesting conversations yet. Over the last 6 months Eamon and his wife Katie have been training on the Barbell side with Paige through custom programming while also working with Kate on nutrition and lifestyle. The changes have been...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 188 Phil Tassi
Back when we were in a small flex space unit in Gahanna… there were a handful of people helping build what CrossFit Grandview would become. Phil Tassi was one of them. Joining us back in January of 2010 fresh off Ohio State Crew, Phil became part of our affiliate teams from 2010–2012, 2014…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast Episode 187 — John Scandale
This week’s episode is a bit of a send-off for longtime member and front desk team member John Scandale after one of the biggest weeks of his life. John just got married, graduated from medical school, and will be heading into his residency at Mount Carmel East this summer! We sit down and talk...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 186 Al Couden
This week we sit down with my dad, Al Couden. 45 years as an electrician… and plenty of battle scars to show for it — including a fractured skull and a blown knee (ACL, MCL, PCL all at once). He was always active through work, but never followed a structured training program until about a year…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 185 Josh Martenez
This week we sit down with longtime member Josh Martenez for one of the more unique conversations we’ve had on the show. A former local brewery owner, Josh talks about shifting gears into running the household and taking the lead on raising his two young kids while his wife Carolyn works as a...
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CROSSFIT GRANDVIEW PODCAST 184 🎙️ | DRAKE STEPHENS
Two teams. One goal. Syndicate Crown in Knoxville. This week Brandon and Drake break down what it means to send two teams to Semifinals, how they’re approaching training leading into a live event, and how the season doesn’t stop—online qualifiers roll right in behind it. We dive into the engine...
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Episode 183 🎙️ Mattie Snoddy
Fresh off Quarterfinals, we sit down with Affiliate PT therapist and CrossFit Grandview Level 2 athlete Mattie Snoddy after getting the news—she’s officially heading to her first in-person Semifinal in her final year in the 40–44 division. We dive into what this competition season has looked…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 182 Chris Reinke
We sat down with Chris Reinke — a longtime CrossFit Grandview member who’s been putting in work in a way that’s realistic, repeatable, and working. 25 lbs down. More energy. Better habits. Chris talks about dialing back alcohol, moving every day (even the simple stuff), and finding consistency...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 181 Kimberly Barr
This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Kimberly Barr just before she heads off to Hawaii to marry longtime member Patrick Konieg. She’s officially been a member for just two years… but if you’ve been around, it feels like she’s been part of this place way longer. From coming...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 180 Cherese Matthews
We took the podcast on the road to Rincón, Puerto Rico and sat down with Cherese Matthews—co-owner of Rincón Fitness Center and one of the most inspiring stories we’ve had on the show.From moving from New Jersey to Puerto Rico to manage a gym… to having a deal fall through and starting over with...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #179 — Troy Clay
CrossFit Grandview Podcast #179 — Troy Clay In this week’s episode we sit down with CrossFit competitor and Team CrossFit Grandview athlete Troy Clay. Troy shares stories from his time training in Cookeville, Tennessee with CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning, and what it’s been like getting...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 178 Bri Yelverton
In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Bri Yelverton — a familiar face in both Power Hour and our CrossFit classes.Bri brings an incredible energy to any room she walks into, and that same positivity shows up in her training, work, and everyday life. In this...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 177 Caroline Dardini
There’s a difference between having a moment… and having a decade. Caroline Dardini is a 5x Regional and 3x Semifinal athlete who has quietly stayed in the arena with the best for years. This week she joins us to talk about: • The grind of the Regional era • Staying competitive through different...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast — Episode 175: Relationships / Valentine’s Day Edition
Kate and I are coming to you from Miami on Valentine’s Day for a real conversation about relationship health. In this episode, we share takeaways from a recent one-off “check-in” session with a relationship counselor — covering communication, feeling seen, and small habits that matter in a busy...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast Ep. 176 — Dave Ulmer: 30 Years of Strength & Conditioning
This week, I decided to put Coach Dave Ulmer on the hot seat. Over the last few months, members keep asking me: “How does Dave do that?” Running speed + agility cones like a cat at 43 years old and 200+ lbs… pulling mid-500s on deadlift… moving like an athlete who never left their prime. So…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 174 Miyako Shields
This week we’re sitting down with Miyako Shields, 2025 Hot For The Holidays World Champion.We talk about her 3–4 year journey with us, how making strength a priority helped her transform her body, and what it really looks like to buy into a gym community — training hard, jumping into…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 173 Ingrid Bidell
This week we sit down with one of our youngest members, 18-year-old Ingrid Bidell — a freshman at OSU who’s found her stride in CrossFit after transitioning out of high school sports. We talk about building a life outside the classroom, how training has given her a new competitive outlet, and the...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 172 – Vacation Edition
This week, Kate and I are coming to you from vacation for a laid-back but meaningful episode. Quick heads up on the audio—we tested out a new mic and a noise-canceling feature that gave things a bit of an echo/robotic feel. Still learning the A/V side of the game, so appreciate the grace there.…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #171 — Vince Terek
This week we’re joined by longtime CrossFit Grandview member Vince Terek, with us since 2016 and a CrossFit L-1 coach and athlete since 2009. Vince shares what it looks like to evolve as an athlete over the years—from training hard in his 20s as a single guy to balancing fitness in his 40s with a...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #170 Andy Eggert
This week we’re joined by longtime member Andy Eggert, who’s been part of CrossFit Grandview since 2013. As a videographer, Andy helped define an era of this gym—creating videos that were truly ahead of their time and raised the standard for CrossFit affiliates everywhere. Those early projects...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #169 — Drew Jack
This week we welcomed on Drew Jack, a CrossFit Grandview member since 2013 and one of the most consistently high-performing athletes in our gym. Year after year, Drew keeps showing up, building strength, sharpening skills, and finding his way near the top of the leaderboard—without ever chasing...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast — Episode 168 Looking Ahead to 2026
The holidays don’t have to derail your fitness. This week, Kate and I sit down to talk about how to hold it all together during the busiest time of year — without guilt, extremes, or starting over in January. Then we zoom out and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026: • Early thoughts on the…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 167 Abby Moser
This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we’re sitting down with Abby Moser — and her story is a perfect example of trusting the process. A year ago Abby started with Kate through Body Biz. From there, the plan evolved into Grandview Barbell and Power Hour — her first real exposure to barbell...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 166 Saundra Watson
This week we sit down with longtime CFGV member Saundra Watson, who’s been part of our community since 2013. Over the years, Saundra has trained in our CrossFit classes and spent time in personal training, using targeted strength work to support her passion for running and marathon racing. After…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #165 Jason Eliason
Today we’re joined by longtime member and low-key assassin Jason Eliason. For over a decade, Jason has been one of the most consistent and high-performing athletes in our gym, and his background is just as impressive — multi-sport small-town athlete turned financial advisor. Kate and I pick his...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 164 Dave Ruble
Episode 164 of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast features a true behind-the-scenes hero — Dave Ruble. For the past 8 years, Dave has quietly kept our 24,000-sq-ft facility clean, showing up at midnight, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. But that’s not why he’s on the mic… Inspired by the athletes and...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 163 Greg Cantwell
This week we sit down with Greg Cantwell, and with 60+ years on the planet and decades of training experience… we had a lot to cover.Varsity basketball, heavy lifting, cycling, marathons, a full Ironman, three years of competitive taekwondo, and now CrossFit — Greg has truly done it all.This one...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #163 Kara Concheck
🎙️ In this week’s CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with Kara Concheck — former D-1 lacrosse athlete turned coach and competitive CrossFitter. Kara walks us through her athletic journey, from nearly qualifying for Semifinals to overcoming an ACL surgery, rebuilding postpartum, and now...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #162 — Sara Zolinski
This week we sit down with longtime member Sara Zolinski, who’s experienced just about everything CrossFit Grandview & Barbell has to offer since joining in 2018 — from CrossFit and The Body Biz to Saturday REVs, Summer Shred, Hot for the Holidays, and even our Tulum Retreat. We dive into Sara’s...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast | Episode. 161: Luke Peterson
This week Kate, Dave, and I catch up with longtime member Luke Peterson, who brings an incredible mix of heart, humor, and perspective to the mic. From his basketball and golf days to becoming a pastor at Capital Church, Luke shares how his faith and fitness communities overlap — and how CrossFit...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 160 Back Pain w/ Dr. Mattie Betts
This week we’re joined once again by one of our regular expert guests — Dr. Mattie Betts — to talk all things back pain!Dave and I have both dealt with our fair share of issues over the years, so we had plenty to dig into: what causes back pain, how to prevent it, and the best ways to get out of...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast #159 Derick Castellanos
🎙️ CrossFit Grandview Podcast #159 You’ve probably seen Derick Castellanos lighting up the platforms in Barbell—putting up some of the most jaw-dropping lifts you’ll ever see. But there’s more to Derick than just insane numbers. A former military veteran, CrossFit affiliate owner, and multi-...
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🎙️ CrossFit Grandview Podcast #158 Dr Pat Mcsweeney
This week we welcome back Affiliate PT team member Dr. Pat McSweeney! Pat just hit a huge PR in his sprint triathlon and now has his sights set on the Columbus Half Marathon. We dive into his training approach, mindset, and what it takes to keep pushing limits. Always a blast having Pat on—tune…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 157: What’s On Tap for the Rest of 2025
In this week’s episode, Kate and Brandon break down everything coming up at the gym over the next few months. From the launch of our Fall Strength Cycle leading into the gym-wide Rogue Total on November 17th, to community highlights like the Fall Social at Echo Distillery (October 11th), Hot for...
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 156 Page Blaney
This week we sit down with our new Power Hour coach, Page Blaney!Page comes to us as a former Marine with years of powerlifting experience dating back to high school. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics—ideal athletic weight and how it shifts across sports and stages of life…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 155 Kelsey Sizemore DPT
This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Affiliate PT team member, Dr. Kelsey Sizemore, DPT. Kelsey is a highly skilled physical therapist who specializes in women’s health and pelvic floor care, but her expertise and athletic background extend far beyond that. In this…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 154 Chad Van Sickle
This week I sit down with local boxing legend and coach Chad Van Sickle. Chad’s story is incredible—he kicked off his career by winning the Ohio State Toughman Championship as an amateur (just like his dad did back in the early 80’s), then went on to capture the NABA Cruiserweight Title and the…
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CrossFit Grandview Podcast 152 Coach Jack Howard Send Off
🎙️This week’s episode is a special one — we’re sending off Coach Jack Howard as he wraps up his final weeks with us before heading off to join the Army on August 16th 🇺🇸 We dive into Jack’s journey through CrossFit, his growth as a coach, and what’s next as he preps for basic training and a...
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CrossFit Grandview owner Brandon Couden sits down and talks about all things fitness.
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