The Spin Podcast

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John Young dug deep and calculated how Mat Fraser in his peak would fare against James Sprague, Dallin Pepper and Jay Crouch with the 2026 CrossFit Games programming. Would Fraser still be the Fittest Man on Earth or has the new generation passed him by?***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

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Back on December 31, we gave our predictions for 2026. How are those predictions looking? What did we get right? What did we get wrong?We also debut the SPIN CrossFit Games Hall of Fame.Vote on SPIN PICKS: https://spinpicks.base44.app/***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/XENOM: https://xenom.global/tickets?ref=SPINJY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

We look back at last week and the 2026 CrossFit Games. What did we like, what did we NOT like? We also review what John got correct...and what he didn't.And Seth Page from the CrossFit Athlete Council joins to discuss the CAC recommendations for the 2027 CrossFit Games season.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

We look back at Day 1 and look ahead to Day 2. Plus, we pay our tributes to Jabs and Sky King.

The show you should have had last Wednesday...***SPIN PICKS: https://spinpicks.base44.app/***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)

And who leaked the run course outside the SAP Center?***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)

...and don't know.Plus, JY shares his experience competing at XENOM Dallas last weekend!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Janie Cheverie is *most likely* Games bound. Then we tier rank the 30 men and 30 women who will compete at the 2026 CrossFit Games.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

JY has updated CrossFit Games Mountain following the close of Online Semifinals!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:THIRDZY: https://thirdzy.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Bayley Martin might join, he might not. Tune in to find out...***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPINGymCreatives:https://medialaunchio.notion.site/CrossFit-Affiliate-Media-Resources-1edb52265dc7807e8282ee3052af8008

Tyler Watkins and Seth Page debate whether the 2027 CrossFit Semifinals should be held inside CrossFit Affiliates or inside an Arena.

Austin Hatfield, Lydia Fish, Ty Jenkins, Saxon Panchik, Haley Adams and Alison Scudds drop in during this week's episode. All six qualified for the 2026 CrossFit Games via Syndicate Crown (Scudds was on a team).***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:GORILLA MIND: https://gorillamind.com/discount/SPINFROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Getting ready for the Syndicate Crown live stream.

Why does John pick Justin Medeiros over Ricky Garard? Why does he think Kyra Milligan will qualify? Was the French Throwdown too easy for Jayson Hopper? Should all Semifinals get 3 spots to the Games? What are your favorite things about Australia? Who is the new Chief People Officer at CrossFit? Will the Big Bob actually be pushed down the road at the SAP Center?All these questions and more are answered on this episode of THE SPIN!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Get insight on the Syndicate Crown workouts from J.R. Howell. John shares his top 10 predictions for the French Throwdown. Blind Rankings...Hollywood.

J.R. Howell joins THE SPIN to walk through the team events for Syndicate Crown.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Welcome to THE SPIN...where we discuss all the CrossFit Games news!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

John Wood fills in for Spin...Legends Championship PreviewFloElite & PaywallsCRASH Crescendo Live Stream***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Going outside the new concrete pad for the final event.

90 Synchro Front Squats at 225/155...

Who knew that a plate push was so difficult?

Cut rope climbs, D-Balls over a Yoke & Handstand Walking

Break out the dumbbell bench press and some sled pulls.

Event 1 was off-site on a trail run on J.R.'s property.

Live from CrossFit CRASH, the guys tell you who will qualify for the 2026 CrossFit Games from the Legends Championship

Live from CrossFit CRASH, the guys recap the "DT-ish" workout at the Legends Championship.

Live from CrossFit CRASH, the guys recap everything that happened at the Legends Championship on Friday.

Spin & John react to the Mayhem Classic. Who qualified? Who is in trouble after not making it?

Sunday morning before the Mayhem Classic.

The Barbell Spin analyzes the initial performances and leaderboard standings from the first day of the Mayhem Classic.They examine athlete strategies and prepare for the upcoming events, including Gwen and the gymnastic sandbag workout, while discussing the impact of the event's unique post-production coverage approach.

We preview the 2026 Mayhem Classic...from the programming to who will qualify for the 2026 CrossFit Games!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

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Quarterfinals Update Show with special guest Kyra Milligan.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

It's been four months since John Young has updated the CrossFit Games Mountain. Now with the Open behind us, JY knows who is in for the season and has updated the Mountain accordingly.And, of course, the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals workouts were announced yesterday. Do the guys like the workouts?***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

All Things XENOM with Keith Barlow, the founder.Viewer CommentsWe are livestreaming CRASH CrescendoCRASH Crescendo workouts revealedCrossFit Open talkWodapalooza recap***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

There are no coincidences...***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comKNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spinPaper St. Coffee: https://paperstcoffee.com/VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)BROKEN SCIENCE: Unbreakable Health Retreat 2026 (May 30-31):https://brokenscience.org/unbreakable-health-retreat-2026/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

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Tyler digs into The Open Report. WFP signings, Wodapalooza workouts, Blind Rankings and Viewer Comments with...***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comMANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.com/spin (no code needed)JY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

The CrossFit Open began in 2011 and has grown into the largest participatory sporting event in the world. Despite this, we have seen participation waver the past few years, most notably last year.Tyler Watkins, founder of Heat1 and co-host of THE SPIN, dug into the past 15 years of Open data - athletes, affiliates, retention and more - and compiled it into The Open Report.Treating the data like he was giving CrossFit's Board of Directors and update on the health of the CrossFit Open, Tyler identified key metrics and trends that CrossFit's management should be focused on to create sustainable, long-term growth.From those metrics and trends he developed two primary recommendations that he feels would fuel the growth of CrossFit and the CrossFit Open.See the full infographic at TheBarbellSpin.com.

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The Barbell Spin will host the livestream for the 2026 Syndicate Crown!***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comMANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.comJY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

This week on THE SPIN:- Bill Grundler joins to discuss Top 5 Risks to CrossFit Affiliates in 2026- Viewer Comments- Mayhem Classic- Picture This!- CrossFit Open Registrations***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.comMANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.comJY BARBELL: https://www.jybarbell.com (14-day free trial)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Register for the 2026 CrossFit Open. Sign up for the NorCal Classic Online Qualifier. New Game. World Fitness Project Season stuff.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.com/MANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.com/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

We cover all the drama this week...Danielle BrandonBrittany WeissDani SpeegleHillerWooleyMemethJump Ship TrainingBigggWildCBG***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.com/MANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.com/CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Spin does 3 calories and John does 1 ring muscle-up for every new subscriber we gained this past month. Spin has to do 675 calories. John has to do 211 muscle-ups. (We started at different subscriber counts).***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.com/MANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.com/PAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/ (no discount code needed)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN

Oh, and Tyler eats a hot chip. This isn't going to end well.***Use code 'SPIN' to save $$$ with our sponsors:VNDK8: https://vndk8.com/FROG GRIPS: https://froggrips.com/MANTA SLEEP: https://tinyurl.com/ypdtbsh3KNKG: https://www.knkg.com/PAPER ST COFFEE: https://paperstcoffee.com/ (no discount code needed)CrossFit Medical Society Community Care: https://enroll.cfmscommunitycare.com/registration/new/?referral_code=SPIN