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The Spin Podcast

The Barbell Spin

CrossFit Games Podcast that keeps you up-to-date on the CrossFit Games, World Fitness Project, United GRID League and more. Tune in for athlete interviews, Blind Rankings, Games Mountain and Viewer Comments. Join Tyler, John and Spin every week.

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  • Thursday · 2 hr 21 min

    Why did the HYROX owners invest into XENOM?

    XENOM, CrossFit CEO at Coaches Congress, changes to team format in 2027, Taco Bell 50k Ultra, CRASH Crucible predictions and Blind Rankings.***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

  • October 1 · 2 hr 7 min

    GYMREAPERS Wodapalooza Recap Show | Jack Farlow & Dallin Pepper Join | 2027 CrossFit Games in Europe

    Not gonna lie, the show started out a bit rough. But if you stick with it, Jack Farlow joined the show and then Dallin Pepper did as well. Then we covered the CrossFit news...and another Mal update.***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***Living rent free...

  • September 24 · 2 hr 8 min

    Wodapalooza SoCal, Mal O'Brien, 2027 CrossFit National Championships

    All the CrossFit Games, ATHX and random news... 0:00 - Intro 6:14 - Viewer Comments 20:39 - Joanna Wietrzyk's Apology 27:19 - ATHX & CrossFit's new partnership 50:29 - GYMREAPERS WZA SOCAL & Justin Medeiros' accident 1:05:07 - Will Mal O'Brien return? 1:18:40 - CAC Updates 1:26:30 - RPM jump ropes going out of business? 1:31:38 - 2027 National Championships 1:47:00 - Blind Rankings (Presidents) 1:56:28 - Cringle's 40-minute daily workouts & Cringle Crunch 2:02:19 - Wellness Twins Programming ***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

  • September 17 · 1 hr 55 min

    HYROX Poop Controversy, Sex Sells & Chinese Buffets

    Reacting to the Joanna Wietrzyk HYROX story to Sydney Sweeney to the fact that John has never eaten at a Chinese buffet, join us for THE SPIN***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

  • September 10 · 1 hr 40 min

    THE SPIN...Better than the iPhone Duo

    This video from The Barbell Spin features a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of CrossFit, including industry news, programming philosophies, and competition analysis. Key Discussion Topics: CrossFit Business & History: The hosts engage in a lengthy conversation regarding the history of CrossFit leadership, the Reebok partnership, and the brand's business evolution over the years (22:15 - 34:30). Athletes & Drug Testing: The group discusses the implications of masters athletes like Wayne O'Hara failing drug tests and debates how training camps should handle athletes who test positive (35:05 - 51:25). Wodapalooza Camp Battle Predictions: The hosts analyze the upcoming team competition, speculating on potential rosters for camps like Proven, Brute, and the Outcasts, while breaking down specific workout events (51:30 - 1:22:20). Miscellaneous Commentary: The show also covers lighter topics, including the "Mandela Effect" (2:20), various listener comments, and a quick dog ranking segment (1:22:25 - 1:24:45). ***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

  • September 3 · 2 hr 13 min

    Quinn Robinson's pec injury, WFP & More

    Quinn Robinson tore his pec at WFP Tour Stop 2, just a month after his individual debut at the 2026 CrossFit Games.***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

  • August 27 · 2 hr 15 min

    What is CrossFit's brand?

    ***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

  • August 20 · 2 hr 16 min

    Would Mat Fraser Win the 2026 CrossFit Games?

    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

  • August 13 · 1 hr 59 min

    CrossFit Games Hall of Fame Reveal | WZA SoCal | Prize Money Updates

    ***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

  • August 6 · 1 hr 58 min

    2026 Predictions...How wrong were we?

    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

  • July 30 · 2 hr 17 min

    How good were the 2026 CrossFit Games? | CAC recommendations for 2027 w/ Seth Page

    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

  • July 21 · 2 hr 19 min

    2026 CrossFit Games Prediction Show

    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)

  • July 9 · 2 hr 16 min

    Day 1 Event Winner Predictions: 2026 CrossFit Games

    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)

  • July 2 · 2 hr 12 min

    2026 CrossFit Games: What We Know

    ...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

  • June 25 · 2 hr 8 min

    Janie Cheverie & Tier Ranking the CrossFit Games Field

    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

  • June 18 · 2 hr 3 min

    2026 CrossFit Games Mountain...

    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

  • June 11 · 2 hr 10 min

    CrossFit Online Semifinals Preview & Bayley Martin joins

    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

  • June 4 · 2 hr 11 min

    Syndicate Crown Podium Finishers Join | THE SPIN

    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

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