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WOD you talkin' about?
by Leah Sherlock
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Episodes
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Matthew Aldridge: Team GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist
If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome! I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion,...
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Zane Healey: Thoughts on the 2025 season, recovering from surgery, competition mindset
Zane Healey is one of the best up and coming athletes in the Oceania region, and whilst he may be currently recovering from surgery, Zane is no stranger to competing and planning his recovery for his 2025 season. We chat about how he got into CrossFit, coaching before competing, recovery, and his...
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Gemma Rader: Becoming the Fittest in Africa, completing her Rookie year, plans for 2025
Gemma Rader is no stranger to competing at a high level in the sport of CrossFit, and this year achieved more than ever when she became Fittest in Africa, and qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Games. Whilst they weren’t the Games anyone envisioned, Gemma spoke about her personal experience that...
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Georgia Davenport: From diving world championships to the CrossFit Games
Georgia Davenport is one of the UK’s best CrossFit athletes, making it to the Games in 2023 as part of team CrossFit Rotherham. After a successful diving career, and both a competitor and a coach, Georgia fits training to be one of the fittest in the UK alongside a very busy schedule - yet still...
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Mekenzie Riley: 6 x CrossFit Games, competing as a Mother, her future with the sport
Kenzie Riley will be a very familiar face and name for those of you that have followed the sport of CrossFit for the last decade or so. Competing in 6 CrossFit Games, including 1 on a Team, and most recently as a Master, she has solidified herself as one of the legends of the sport. As her life…
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Adrienne Geary: The 2024 Games, recovering from injury, plans for the future
Welcome back to WOD you talkin’ about? We took a short break for the Summer and post CrossFit Games, thank you for tuning back in. As I mention at the beginning of the episode, I hadn’t been quite sure on how much news to share regarding the events of this years Games. There’s a lot of content…
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Samuel Cournoyer: Six CrossFit Games, winning with Mayhem, life outside of the sport
In just a few short weeks, Samuel Cournoyer will be heading to Texas to compete in his sixth CrossFit Games. As one of the more seasoned athletes on the field, he sits down with me to chat all about his career so far, and what’s to come. We also deep dive into how CrossFit isn’t his life, but…
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Daisy McDonald: Rookie year prep, training with Mayhem, making the podium at Torian
This week Leah is joined by Daisy McDonald. In a few short weeks she will be headed to Texas for her rookie season at the CrossFit Games, after qualifying in third place from the Torian Pro in Brisbane. We chat about how she went from gymnastics to CrossFit, after being introduced by her mum, to...
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Evie Hollis: CrossFit from a teen to now, travelling the world with the sport, and plans for the future
This week I am joined by Evie Hollis, a notable CrossFit athlete who recently came 6th in this years semi-finals in the Asia region. From starting CrossFit as a teen, to competing at a high level, and coaching athletes to the Games, Evie has done it all. We chat about her career so far, why she...
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Freya Moosbrugger: The importance of a rookie season, competition burnout, and Quarterfinals video discussion
This week’s guest is Freya Moosbrugger. She is a seasoned CrossFit athlete who has competed all over the world, including at the CrossFit Games, Dubai Championships and Wodapalooza. We talk all about her career thus far, and how unfortunately her season this year came to an early end due to some…
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Harry Lightfoot: Pressure is a privilege, rookie season prep, and training at the ‘UKs Mayhem’
This week, I am so excited to be joined by Harry Lightfoot, fresh out of Semis and heading to the Games, he has been a UK athlete to watch over the last few years, and we can’t wait to support him the rest of the Season! We chat about how lockdown helped determine his CrossFit career, training...
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Matilde Garnes: Team Peak 360, learning to love the sport again, and eyes on the prize for Syndicate Crown
This weeks guest is Matilde Garnes, currently the fittest woman in Norway, Matilde is gearing up to take on this CrossFit season as part of Team Peak 360. Teaming up with fellow Norweigan Lena Ritcher, and CrossFit Games veterans Noah Ohlsen and Tola Morakinyo, they are one of the most talked…
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Shelby Neal: Going from teen to individual, balancing work/ CrossFit, and training with ‘The Professor’ Brent Fikowski
Shelby Neal put on a show last year at the 2023 CrossFit Games, fighting hard through some major cuts to finish 18th in her rookie season. As a previous teen CrossFit Games athlete, she had some experience behind her, but had fought to make it to the Games as an individual. During this episode…
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Tennil Reed-Beuerlein: CrossFit now as an ex-competitor, training as a parent, great memories from the Games
If you have watched any of the ‘Fittest on Earth’ documentaries, you will definitely have seen this week’s guest in action. As one of the hot contenders of the CrossFit Games from 2016 to 2018, Tennil Reed-Beuerlein had a stellar career in the sport of fitness. I was so excited to sit down with…
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Christee Hollard: Her best open finish yet, why she loves going team, and plans to win the Torian Pro
My guest today is Christee Hollard, a two times team games athlete who is hoping to head back this year with CrossFit Torian Mayhem. As an ex field hockey player, we talk about similarities of the sports, if there is any, plus why she keeps going back to team, and her best open finish yet. As...
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Katie Brock: Rugby to CrossFit, Indi to Team, and balancing full time work with being an athlete
Today my guest is Katie Brock, fresh out of Team Quarter Finals with CrossFit Torian GRIT - she tell us all about her rugby background, how she discovered CrossFit, and why this year she chose to go team, and have some fun with her friends. She’s a seasoned semi finalist and it was great to hear...
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Chase Ingraham: His journey from athlete to broadcaster, being a Games OG and whether he'll ever compete again
If you don’t know his name (which I’m sure you do) - you’ll definitely know his voice. Chase Ingraham is one of the most notable voices within CrossFit, providing commentary and play by play as part of the CrossFit Games broadcasting team, as well as hosting the ‘CrossFit Games Podcast’ and ‘Get...
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Margaux Alvarez: Being a legend in the sport of CrossFit, THAT marathon row, and why we all need to 'work hard, wine down'
This weeks guest is Margaux Alvarez, a multiple time CrossFit Games athlete, and absolute legend of the sport. We go right back to the beginning and chat about how Margaux found CrossFit, why she chose to compete, and all about the OG days of the Games. We also chat about why fitness will always…
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Abbie Domit: How she went from Modelling to CrossFit, her fast paced Rookie season, and why pressure is a privilege
This weeks guest is Abbie Domit - after completing her rookie season at the CrossFit games last year, she is ready and raring to go for the 2024 season. We caught up right before the open to chat about her plans, her background in sports, plus how a career in gymnastics, cheer and modelling…
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Hannah Black: Transitioning from weightlifting to CrossFit, winning an event at Semis, and almost not entering Quarterfinals
If you know the name Hannah Black, it may well be due to her winning the max snatch event in the 2023 CrossFit Games semi finals. She well and truly put herself on the map and made her one to watch going into 2024. After this episode was recorded, it was announced Hannah was going TEAM with...
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Dallin Pepper: Being the Fittest Man in America, starting CrossFit in the teen division, and eyes on the podium for 2024!
As a hugely successful teen athlete, Dallin Pepper has always been one to watch in the sport of CrossFit! It’s an epic story from growing up wanting to be a two-sport athlete, to now being the Fittest Man in America. We chatted all about the transition from teen to individual, how his...
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Emily De Rooy: Her Rookie season, bittersweet placings, and going team with Mayhem Thunder in 2024
This weeks guest is Emily De Rooy - after taking third in the Torian Pro last year, she headed out for her Rookie Season at the CrossFit Games. This year she is going TEAM with some Aussie Legends, Kara Saunders, James Newbury and Khan Porter. It was so awesome to hear all about it and her…
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Josh Woolley: Coaching Emma Lawson and Jack Farlow, his own passion for the sport, and growing Mammoth Training Methods
This week’s guest is Josh Woolley - owner of Mammoth Training Methods, and Coach to Jack Farlow, and current 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth Emma Lawson. It’s a great chat, and was so fun to find out about how Josh himself discovered CrossFit, plus the potential he saw in Emma, leading to her standing...
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Kelly Baker: Winning Wodapalooza, her whirlwind Rookie year, and proving people wrong
This weeks guest is Kelly Baker, a prominent CrossFit athlete of the last few years, she made it to the Games in 2023 as an individual after 2 Team appearances. After a whirlwind season at both Semis and the Games, we chat about how much it meant and how she proved people wrong by making it. We…
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Fee Saghafi: 2024 Season prep, her road back to the Games, and being one of the nicest humans in CrossFit
Fee Saghafi has a reputation of being one of the loveliest humans in the sport of CrossFit, and if you ever needed confirmation of that - listen to this episode. We chat about what that reputation means to her, but also the pressure that comes with it. The conversation delves into she looks after...
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Niki Brazier: Witnessing the growth of The CrossFit Games, being on the sidelines as a Mom, and her love of the sport
If you have watched pretty much any elite CrossFit event, you’ll know Niki Brazier! Sideline reporter for The CrossFit Games and multiple events that come with them, Niki has been involved in CrossFit Media for a decade, and is a staple to any event. We talk about how CrossFit has evolved over…
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PRVN HQ: Nic Johnston and Mitch Harbaugh on the opening of the new Nashville site
PRVN Fitness is an organisation you have most probably heard of, created by 6 x CrossFit Games Champion Tia Toomey-Orr and husband Shane Orr - they have become one of the most successful and established training camps and programmes in the industry. Today, Leah is joined by CEO of PRVN Nic…
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Joe Linton: Plans for 2024 Masters CrossFit Games, growth of The Legends Championships, and increasing opportunities for Masters Athletes
This week, Leah is joined by Joe Linton - co-founder and event organiser of The Legends Championships, the competition that will be hosting the Masters CrossFit Games as of 2024! They chat all things Legends, from it's inception where 36 people took part, to their most recent event in which they...
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Grace Walton: WZA Prep, 2024 Goals, and being here to stay
Happy New Year! Welcome to our first episode of 2024! Today I'm joined by Grace Walton - one of the most notable Australian CrossFitters of the last few years, and one to watch heading into the 2024 CrossFit Games season! I caught her just before she heads out to Wodapalooza next week and got the...
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Taylor Williamson: 7 CrossFit Games appearances, balancing competing with school/ work, plans for 2024, and if she'd ever go individual!
As one of the most notable faces in the Team Division at the CrossFit Games, Taylor Williamson has stacked up 7 appearances since 2016. With two 1st places, a 2nd and a 3rd, she has achieved things that not many others can say they have... and she did it all whilst juggling work and school also.…
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Matt Torres: Creating an Elite training camp, Coaching teens, building a brand, and the 2024 Season
Over the last few years, Matt Torres has become one of the most notable Elite CrossFit coaches in the world. As the co-owner and Head Coach at Brute Strength, that coach athletes such as Dallin Pepper and Danielle Brandon, Matt has his work cut out for him. We chat about what it takes to become…
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Mia Hesketh: Three Team trips to the Games, Training as a Parent, Representing Sweden, and Prep for Dubai
Undoubtedly one of the strongest people within the sport of CrossFit, in this episode we welcome Mia Hesketh! We chat about her numerous CrossFit Games appearances in the team division, representing her Country in Weightlifting, training as a Parent, and of course how preparation is going for her...
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Rory Mckernan: The rise of the Sport of Fitness, the Mayhem Community, and the true Heroes of CrossFit
Rory Mckernan is one of the most recognised faces in CrossFit, from hosting Open Announcements to Post-WOD Games Interviews, he worked for CrossFit HQ over it's biggest growth period yet. Now, as a part of CrossFit Mayhem, Rory is still a huge part of the community. We chat about the rise of the...
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Lena Richter: Training with Heroes, 3 CrossFit Games Podiums, and Plans for 2024
Joining Leah today is Lena Richter. As part of team CrossFit Oslo, she has gone to the CrossFit Games three times, and stood on the podium every time. We chat about how she got into the Sport, how it has changed throughout the years, training with her Heroes, and of course her plans for next...
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Justin Cotler: Coaching Elite Athletes, Running a Business, and Rogue Invitational Prep
Justin Cotler is one of the best Coaches in the sport of CrossFit. As the Founder of Underdogs Athletics, Justin has coached hundreds of athletes over the years, and been by their side as they have achieved incredible things, including Podium places at the CrossFit Games. We chat about how he...
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Bonus Episode: The Academy Programme and Youth Ambassadors
Another special bonus episode for you all! Today, we welcome Hannah Mittoo, co-founder and Director of The Academy Programme, as well as two of their Youth Ambassadors, Molly Butcher and Hannah Wendt. The Academy is a Sports & Fitness programme which uses CrossFit as the building block to improve...
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Bonus Episode: Compete for a Cure Founder Lindsey Marcelli
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - I am thrilled today to bring you a Bonus Episode with Lindsey Marcelli, Founder of Compete for a Cure. Compete for a Cure are a non-profit organisation with a mission to fund breast cancer survivors and thrivers wellness, and provide breast health...
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Lucy Campbell: Coach / Athlete boundaries, a stellar rookie season, wrist surgery updates, and more
Lucy Campbell took the main stage at The CrossFit Games last year, and returned home to the UK with a stellar performance as a Rookie, which included 2 event wins. Since then, an unfortunate wrist injury which has since led to surgery, left her out of the 2o23 season. We chat through what that…
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Lauren Kalil: Representing Women in CrossFit Media, the best Off-Season comps, and her favourite interviews so far
Todays guest is Lauren Kalil, an absolute force of nature in the world of CrossFit media. Now a part of the 'Talking Elite Fitness' team, Lauren has been broadcasting and creating great content in the sport for years, and boy is she good at it. We chat about how she made the move to CrossFit from...
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Jamie Simmonds: Winning the Open, Overcoming Injury, and Making it back to the Games
In this episode, Leah is joined by 6 times CrossFit Games athlete Jamie Simmonds. One of the most loved and respected athletes in the sport, Jamie made a name for herself in 2016 by winning the Worldwide CrossFit Open, and then placing 3rd at the Games with CrossFit Yas. Since then, she went on…
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Vicki Finn-Smith: Finding CrossFit, Becoming a Masters Athlete, and Getting back to the Games
Vicki Finn-Smith is a UK CrossFit Games Masters Athlete who competed in the 35-40 category at the 2023 Games. We chat about what it took for her to get there, including the sacrifices made along the way, and her goals to get back there next year. As always, don't forget to like, rate and…
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Tasia Percevez: Winning the Games with CrossFit Mayhem, Coaching an Elite Athlete and Starting her own business
Today's guest is Tasia Percevez. A former CrossFit Games athlete who topped the podium twice as part of the team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom, alongside Rich Froning. Tasia talks us through her career as an athlete, and Coach, including going to the Games with Hayley Adams, and starting her own...
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Tayla Howe: Recovering from Surgery, Weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, and moving away from the UK CrossFit scene
Tayla Howe is one of the most well known names in the UK CrossFit scene. A huge presence and performer at many UK events, she is a 4 time CrossFit Games Semi-Finals athlete, and Commonwealth Games Weightlifter. Tayla talks to Leah about the transition from Gymnastics, to Weightlifting, to…
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Sarah Davies: Winning Commonwealth Gold, Weightlifting before it was cool, and Olympic dreams for 2024
Sarah Davies is a Commonwealth and Olympic Weightlifter, who is a British Legend in the sport. We talk about how she started Weightlifting before it was 'cool', learning to love her body, inspiring young girls and her dreams for the Paris 2024 Olympics. As always, don't forget to like, rate and...
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Kelly Marshall: The ups and downs of competing, finding work-life balance, and getting back to the games
This week's episode features two-time CrossFit Games Masters athlete Kelly Marshall. An extremely loved and well respected member of the UK CrossFit Community. In the episode Kelly divulges on her journey to CrossFit and becoming a Masters athlete, the ups an downs of an athletic career,...
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Bethany Flores: Returning to the Games, recovering from injury, and doing it for yourself
Bethany Flores is a 4 times CrossFit games athlete who is returning this year after 2 years off due to Covid and Injury. One of the most well known names in the sport, Bethany is a force to reckoned with and I for one can’t wait to watch her comeback this year. We chat about what it takes to go...
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Kate Gordon: Becoming 'cfkate', building a business, and competing through injury
On today's episode we welcome Kate Gordon aka CrossFit Kate. She is a 2 time CrossFit games athlete, HQ seminar staff, coach and business owner. We chat discovering CrossFit, working through injury, even at the games, building a business and so much more. Let me know what you think and as always...
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Julie Foucher, M.D: Being an 'OG' CrossFit competitor, retiring on injury, impacting others through sport and health
Dr Julie Foucher is a four times CrossFit games athlete, family physician, and podcast host, who is known as a legend in the sport of CrossFit. Today, we discuss her journey to finding CrossFit, why she chose to compete, and her career since, including her hugely popular podcast ‘Pursuing…
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Arielle Loewen: Life as the Fittest Mom in the US, being an underdog, making her own support system
Today’s guest is Arielle Loewen. A two times CrossFit Games athlete who will be going back for a third time later this year after securing 3rd place at semifinals. Known as the Fittest Mom in America, Arielle chats to us about her almost 10 year CrossFit career, winning semifinals and a games...
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Cassidy Lance-McWherter: The journey from athlete to coach, winning the Open, her future in competing
Cassidy Lance-McWherter is a five times CrossFit games athlete, regionals champion, and winner of the worldwide CrossFit open. A Mum of two, soon to be three, today she chats with Leah about her CrossFit career and new journey as a Mother and a Pregnancy and Post Natal Coach. Sharing her…
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