KETTLEBELLS & COCKTAILS

K&C Ep 67: Tim Paulson

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete Tom Paulson joins the show to discuss his 2022 CrossFit Games Experience, training, and how parenting and family has changed hi...

K&C Ep 66: Fee Saghafi

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete and Demo Team member Fee Saghafi joins the show to discuss her recent engagement, her move to the Brute Strength Training camp ...

K&C Ep 65: Paul Tremblay

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Tremblay joins the show. Paul is a Crossfit Regional Team Lead for the East US and Canadian Affiliates as well as seminar staff, affiliate owner,...

K&C Ep 64: Haley Adams

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete joins the show to discuss her 2022 CrossFit Games experience and what she is doing in the off season.

K&C Ep 63: Aimee Anaya Everett

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aimee Anaya Everett joins the show. We spent time discussing her amazing and diverse background in Olympic Lifting both as an athlete and a coach as w...

K&C Ep 62: Rebecca Fuselier

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete Rebecca Fuselier joins the show to discuss her 2022 CrossFit Games experience.

K&C Ep 61: Dave Rempel

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the first day of competition at the 2022 CrossFit Games, Masters athlete Dave Rempel suffered a massive stroke and was rushed to the hospital for e...

K&C Ep 60: Rob Kearney

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Kearney - World renowned Strongman and newest member of HWPO joins the show to discuss his fitness and personal journey. You can checkout Rob: on...

K&C Ep 59 2022 CrossFit Games Recap

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John & Niki recap the 2022 CrossFit Games in Madison Wisconsin... Buy Kettlebells & Cocktails Tees, Tanks and Belts at 2pood.com/kettlebellsandcockta...

K&C Ep 58 - 2022 CrossFit Games Preview

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niki and John make their predictions for the 2022 CrossFit Games and discuss "must do" stops in Madison Wisconsin...

K&C Ep 57 - Justin Cotler

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Owner/Head Coach of Underdogs Athletics joins us to discuss the recent changes to his camp as well whats going on in his life leading up to the CrossF...

K&C Ep 56 - PEDs in CrossFit

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dex Hopkins joins the show to discuss the recent rash of athletes testing positive for PEDs in CrossFit

K&C Ep 55: Lauren Kalil

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Morning Chalkup Podcast Host and CrossFit personality Lauren Kalil joins the show...

K&C Ep 54: Margaux Alvarez

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Margaux Alvarez joins Niki for our 6th installment of the "Focus on Female" series... New Podcast 2Pood Merch is now available at https://2pood.com/p...

K&C Ep 53: Niki sold her house!

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John & Niki catch up on the what is going on in their lives and the community...

K&C Ep 52: David Newman - RX Smart Gear

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

RX Smart Gear CEO David Newman joins the show

K&C Ep 51: Stacie Tovar

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stacie Tovar joins Niki for the 5th episode in our Focus on Female series. Stacie an 8x CrossFit Games Athlete, Affiliate owner, and founder of Go Far...

K&C Ep 50: James Sprague

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Athlete James Sprague joins the show to discuss how experience at Semifinals, his preparation fo the Last Chance Qualifier, and how CrossFit ...

K&C Ep 49: Live Stream Q&A

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niki and John recap the Granite games, catch up on their lives and CF drama, and take questions from listeners...

K&C Ep 48: Jordan Holland - CFHQ West Regional Manager for US Affiliates

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jordan Holland, 15 year Affiliate owner and West Regional Manager for CrossFit US Affiliates joins the show for a wide ranging conversation about CFHQ...

K&C Ep 47: Dr. Alexis Morgan PT [Focus on Female Ep 4]

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alexis Morgan joins Niki to discuss Pelvic Floor training in our fourth episode in the "Focus on Female" series...

K&C Ep 46: Alexis Raptis

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis Raptis joins the show fresh off a 2nd place finish at the Syndicate Crown and qualifying for the CrossFit Games. Show sponsor: 2POOD - Use th...

K&C Ep 45: Scott Brits - Founder Battle Cancer

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Brits the founder of the charity Battle Cancer joins the show to discuss upcoming events, the work they are doing in the CrossFit community and ...

K&C Ep 44: Mason Alberts, Executive Director of Forging Youth Resilience

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mason Alberts is the executive director of Forging Youth Resilience and joined the show to discuss what is FYR and their evolution over 15 years as we...

K&C Ep 43: Jamie Hagiya [Focus on Female Ep 3]

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest edition of our “Focus on Female” episodes, Niki sits down with Games athlete, gym owner, and broadcaster Jamie Hagiya. From body im...

Ep 43: Mikey Witous

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Mikey Witous, Fittest on Earth in the Short Stature Adaptive Division and self proclaimed "Fittest Dwarf on Earth." We discuss h...

K&C Ep 42: Joy & Claire [Focus on Female Ep 2]

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second in Niki's "Focus on Female" series featuring legendary podcasters Joy and Claire from the shows "Girls Gone WOD" and "This is Joy &...

K&C Ep 41: Dani Speegle & Zoe Szczepanek

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Speegle & Zoe Szczepanek join the show to discuss movies and pop culture.

K&C Ep 40: Dr Amy West

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amy West joins the show to discuss CrossFit health and wellness.

K&C Ep 39: Zoe Szczepanek

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our 1st live stream with the very funny and charming Zoe Szczepanek

K&C 38: Bern Prince & Roy Mangrum

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a two part episode: Bern Prince of Invictus Boston and Roy Mangrum of Barbell Vooddo join the show to discuss two separate community events ha...

K&C 37: Kat Suchet [Focus on Female Series Ep1]

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re so excited to drop our first in a special series of episodes we’re calling “focus on female.” Niki is catching up with strong women in a...

K&C Ep 36: Dani Speegle

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Regular Guest and CrossFit Games athlete Dani Speegle joins the show... Show Sponsor: Thirdzy - Go to thirdzy.com and use "kettlebellzzz" to save 25%

K&C Ep 35: James Townsend

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a re-release and edited version of an episode with James Townsend. Niki and I explain our opinion and viewpoint on the events that caused us t...

K&C Ep 34: Laura Kasperzak

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga expert, CFL1 and dance mom Laura Kasperzak joins the show. Show sponsors: 2Pood: Go to https://2pood.com/?ref=c9aN0syQrPFH to save 15% Airwaav:...

K&C Ep 33: Anikha Greer

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Athlete & 2POOD sponsored athlete Anikha Greer joins the show to discuss the recent issues with her failed video submission in Semifinals as ...

K&C Ep 32: Sammy Moniz

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sammy Moniz, author of "Feeding The Frasers" joins the podcast. Show partners: AIRWAAV - Go to airwaav.com and use "KC10" to save at checkout THIRD...

K&C Ep 31: Catching up plus CrossFit Affiliate Field Leader Dale King

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

2 episodes in one: John & Niki catch up on life + an episode with CrossFit Field Leader and Affiliate Owner Dale King. Episode Sponsors: 2POOD - Use...

K&C Ep 30: Mat Fraser

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

5X CrossFit Games Champion Mat Fraser joins the show. We discussed everything under the sun including: - Sammy's book - Slap Fighting - The new HWPO p...

K&C Ep 29: The end of the Open is here!

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We finally get to catch up around the many things we have going on. Niki is living the single mom life for the weekend, daycare, surviving the last we...

K&C Ep 28: CrossFit Games Champion Samantha Briggs

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Niki and I get the pleasure of chatting with 2013 CrossFit Games Champion and 9X CrossFit Games Competitor, Samantha Briggs. This ep...

K&C Ep 27: CrossFit Open 22.1 Recap & World's Toughest Mudder Katie Knight

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we break down the first CrossFit Open workout 22.1. We are also joined by the 2021 World's Toughest Mudder Champion Katie Knight. Sho...

K&C Ep 26: Annie Sakamoto

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The regular podcast by content creator John Wooley of the Instagram page @MAKEWODSGREATAGAIN and Niki Brazier where they share perspectives on fitness...

K&C Ep 25 - Matt O'Keefe: CEO of HWPO

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt O'Keefe joins the show to discuss his transition from Loud & Live to CEO of HWPO. We discuss everything from work life balance to the state of Cr...

K&C Ep 24: HUGE CrossFit News - Eric Roza no longer CEO + special guest Paul Jackson from Assault Fitness

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niki & John discuss the HUGE announcement today at from CrossFit that Eric Roza is no longer CEO and we have a special guest, Paul Jackson from Assaul...

Ep 22: Tom Miazga

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Miazga joins the show. Tom is a paraolympian, 13x international medalist, 4x WheelWOD Champion and most recent won Wodapalooza in the RX Seated Me...

K&C Ep 23: CBS Survivor Winner Natalie Anderson

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by Survivor: San Juan del Sur "Blood vs Water" winner Natalie Anderson. Natalie has appeared on 2 seasons of Survivor [...

K&C Ep 22: Live from WZA with special guest Scott Brits/Battle Cancer

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John is "on assignment" in Miami at the Wodapalooza Fitness Festival and is joined by (subbing) co-host and friend of the show, Scott Brits from Battl...

K&C Ep 21: Dave Castro is gone. Whats next for CrossFit?

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niki and John discuss the community reaction to Dave Castro being fired and what that means for the future of CrossFit as well as what the future of C...

K&C Ep 20: Dave Castro fired from CrossFit & Wodapalooza Preview

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niki and John discuss the breaking news of the day that Dave Castro has be fired from CrossFit by Eric Roza as well as what that means for the sport a...

K&C Ep 19: Sean Sweeney

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games athlete Sean Sweeney aka "The CrossFit Cowboy" joins the show to discuss his retirement from competitive CrossFit and his new program "...

K&C Ep 18: Nick Shaw, CEO & Co-founder of RP Nutrition

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Shaw, CEO & Co-founder of RP Nutrition joins us to discuss all things nutrition and surviving the holidays, his fitness journey and how his busin...

K&C Ep 17: Scott Panchik

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Panchik joins the show to discuss life as a gym owner & new dad as well as the many projects he has been working on since his retirement from co...

K&C Ep 16: Kevin Ogar

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Ogar, Owner of CrossFit Watchtower, CF L1 Staff, Adaptive Training Academy Staff, & CF District 4 Affiliate Rep joins us to discuss the Adaptive...

K&C Ep 15: Happy Hour with Dave Colina

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Founder and Owner of O2 Recovery drink for a happy hour. We make some mixed drinks and solve the problems of the world or at least we...

K&C Ep 14: Kari Pearce

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kari Pearce joins to show to discuss her retirement as well as her business Powerabs and the new PHIIT launch. This episode is brought to you by Ren...

K&C Ep 13: Danielle Brandon

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete Danielle Brandon joins the show to talk about her life in Vegas, her recent travels, her mindset going into the new Games seaso...

K&C Ep 12: Holiday Crossfit Gift Ideas

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we give suggestions of things we use in CrossFit or CrossFit adjacent that we think would make great gift ideas for the CrossFitter in...

K&C Ep 10: Larissa Cunha

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Brazilian 2X CrossFit South American Champion Larissa Cunha. Larissa recently received a ban from CrossFit for testing positive...

K&C Ep 9: Dallin Pepper

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3x CrossFit Teen Male Teen Champion Dallin Pepper joins the show to discuss all the amazing things going on in his life. We talk about his new trainin...

K&C Ep 8: Chase Ingraham

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chase Ingraham joins the show. Chase is a broadcaster that you have likely heard and seen covering the CrossFit Games and events such as the Rogue Inv...

K&C Ep 7: Tasia Percevecz

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by CrossFit Games Athlete & Director of Operation of CrossFit Mayhem Tasia Percevecz. We spend time discussing what is n...

K&C Ep 6: Dr. Nick Nwabueze MD, Gavin Young w/ The Phoenix, Connor Young w/ Ample

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is our last one recorded live at the CrossFit Games capturing interesting voices within the community. This is a 3 part episode: *Part On...

K&C Ep 5: My apology to Ricky Garard, CrossFit News + Sam Dancer

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Niki and I discuss the recent clearing the air by Ricky Garard on the CF Games Podcast, the return of CrossFit health, random Games At...

K&C Ep 4: Niki gets the green light to train + CF Games Masters Athlete Ryan McCarthy + CF Games Champion Adaptive Division Val Cohen

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Niki gets the green light to start training again + 2 more episodes from our "interesting voices in the community" series. John caught...

K&C Ep 3: Niki & John catch up on events + Sage Burgener

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part one Niki and John catch up on social media comments, John's new podcast ventures, the Masters Fitness Collective, and of course we discuss bab...

K&C Ep 2: Maggie Pairan & Faith RXD

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 2 part episode was recorded live at the CrossFit Games at the Strong Coffee Company booth. Part one is with Maggie Pairan who recently won the Pi...

K&C Ep 1: We have a new name! Plus Post pregnancy fitness & a conversation with the co-creator and President of Lifeaid, Aaron Hinde

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our first episode under the new brand name! We spent time discussing our very basic drink choices (of course), post pregnancy fitness, and our usual f...

Ep 161: NIKI's BACK! plus a name change and a CF wedding

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Niki rejoins the show to discuss baby Hunter, what it's like to be a new mom and all that comes with it as well as our usual foolishness. We also disc...

Ep 160: ULIFTU & Abmat

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2 episodes in 1. The first is with the good folks at ULIFTU which is a charitable organization that uses fitness to break the cycles of incarceration ...

Ep 159: Dr. Kelly Starrett

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kelly Starrett joined the show as it was being recorded live at the CrossFit Games. We had a fantastic discussion about human performance, memes, ...

CROSSFIT GAMES RECAP

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steph Chung joins to discuss our recap of the week in Madison, the performances of the week, surprises from competition, withdrawals from injury and i...

CROSSFIT GAMES LIVE UPDATE POD(Final Day)

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Niki and I recap the CrossFit Games highlights so far and discuss or experience so far.

CROSSFIT GAMES LIVE UPDATE (Day 1)

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our first EVER live update from the CrossFit Games. Our bestie Steph Chung joined us to discuss the individuals day one action and talk about the over...

Ep 155: CrossFit Games preview

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with CrossFit Games athlete Stephanie Chung about what the CrossFit Games week is like from an athletes perspective and everything they can ex...

Ep 154 - Dale King CrossFit Affiliate Field Leader

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we chat with Dale King who is the owner of PSKC CrossFit, Co-Founder of Doc Spartan, Co-Founder of Team Some Assembly Required and a Cros...

Ep 153: LCQ + Mike Cary, Father of Emma Cary

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John & Niki break down this weekends Last Chance Qualifier & have a continuation of the "CrossFit Fathers" series with Mike Cary, father of CrossFit G...

Ep 152: George Chung

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second episode in our "CrossFit fathers" series is with George Chung. George aka "Papa Chung" is the father of CrossFit Games athlete and "comebac...

Ep 151: Fathers Day Series: Gerry Paulson

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A multi part series for Fathers Day chatting with the parents of CrossFit Games Athletes. The first installment is Gerry Paulson, father of multi Cros...

Ep 150: Granite Games Recap

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recap of the 2021 Granite Games CrossFit Semifinal with a breakdown of the weekends events and performances. This episode brought to you by Grillyour...

Ep 149: CrossFit Semifinals MACC recap and Granite Games preview

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John and Niki discuss their most recent trip to the Mid-Atlantic CrossFit Challenge as well as preview the upcoming Granite Games. This episode broug...

Ep 148: MACC Semi Finals Preview

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the 1st of the upcoming SemiFinal CrossFit Games events, the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge. This episode is brought to you by grillyoura...

Ep 147: The female CrossFit athlete's experience in social media

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three everyday CrossFitters (Isley Boyarski, Hannah Gulu, & Mercedes Wyenberg) join the show to discuss their experience with being a female CrossFitt...

Ep 146: Q&A from listeners

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

John & Niki take questions from listeners. This episode brought to you by AIRWAAV

Ep 145: Steph "The Hammer" Roach

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adaptive Athlete & CrossFit Coach Steph "The Hammer" Roach joins us to discuss whats going on in her life and all things CrossFit.

Ep 144: Dani Speegle

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete Dani Speegle joins us to discuss her 2nd place finish in the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals. This episode brought to you by @tax...

Ep 143: Scott Brits Battle Cancer

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Brits from Battle Cancer joins us to share what his charity is doing in the fight against disease. This episode brought to you by @taxesonline...

Ep 142: CrossFit Games News

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the CrossFit Open, the changes to quarterfinals and semifinals, Dave Castros role as director of the CF Games, drug testing...

Ep 141: Jacob Heppner

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games athlete Jacob Heppner joins us to discuss his retirement from competitive CrossFit, his new training barn, his work with teen athletes,...

Ep 140: Syn Martinez creator of AFROBRUTALITY

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Syn Martinez, creator of AFROBRUTALITY joins us to discuss his history with CrossFit, his relationship with Puma, what he sees on on in the community ...

Ep 139: The CrossFit Open w/Special Guest Ben Dzwulski of WODPREP

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Dzwulski of WODPREP joins us to discuss the CrossFit Open so far and what to expect physically and mentally moving forward.

Ep 138: John & Niki discuss Fraser on Rogan + Andrea & Taylor from Team Mayhem join us

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the community reaction to Mat Frasers appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast as well as our opinion. Additionally we are joine...

Ep 137: Open Prep with guest Karl Eagleman from Whiteboard Daily

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Eagleman from Whiteboard Daily joins us to discuss tips and advice to get you thru 21.1. This episode brought to you by GENUCAN

Ep 136: NIKI HAS NEWS!!!

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a good old fashioned John & Niki episode and Niki has some exciting personal news. This episode brought to you by Airwaav

Ep 135: Chuck Carswell

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Level 4 Flowmaster Chuck Carswell joins the show this week. Chuck is a CrossFit Games Judge, Holds basically every certification CrossFit has...

Ep 134: Kara Saunders

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Saunders joined us to chat about her Games Training, her life as a new mom as well as how she manages to juggle all of that and a run a business....

Ep 133: James Newbury

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CrossFit Games Athlete James Newbury joins us to discuss his Olympic Bobsled training, what he's focused on within CrossFit, and what the future looks...

Ep 132: Armen Hammer

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The guest this week is CrossFit Content Creator Armen Hammer. We spent time discussing his new baby on the way as well as all thing CrossFit Open. Th...

Ep 131: EC Synkowski - The 800 gram Challenge

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

EC Synkowski, creator of the 800g Challenge and podcast host of The Consistency Project joins us to discuss all things nutrition and CrossFit. This e...

Ep 130: Craig & Jas aka Team Richey

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you follow CrossFit content on YouTube then you are likely a fan of the very popular channel "Team Richey" featuring the very funny and talented Cr...