Misfit Podcast

The Phase 4 Podcast! - Ep.206

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phase 4 starts January 3rd, and the guys are here to tell you all about it.Want to give Misfit a try? Sign up for 2 weeks FREE at misfitathletics.com-...

Creating Hype as a Crossfit Coach with Mark Kubeck - Ep.205

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a continuation of our conversation around setting the tone to PR lifts, we are joined by special guest and Misfit Gym Portland coach Mark Kubeck to...

Turtles and Rabbits - Ep.204

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard the terms "fast twitch" and "slow twitch" when talking about strengths/weaknesses of different athletes? Well the g...

How to PR Your Lifts - Ep.203

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

------------------------------Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know...

The Phase 3 Podcast - Ep.202

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monday, November 15th, marks the beginning of step three in our off-season plan to build our sport's fittest and most resilient athletes. If you&...

Increase Your Athlete IQ - Ep.201

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Misfit Podcast the goon squad announces some giveaways from our 200th Episode, and dives into the topic of how to Increase Your Athle...

EPISODE 200 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Ep.200

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! We celebrate our 200th Episode of the Misfit Podcast in style. Take a trip down memory lane with the goon squad as we talk some Misfi...

Find Success Competing in the Offseason - Ep.199

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks podcast is brought to you by Proper Fuel! Head to properfuel.co to try the brand new pre-workout supplement Proper PRE.Today the goon squad...

We Answer Your Questions - Q&A Episode - Ep.198

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We answer questions from Misfits and cover everything from Sherb's terrible grip to tips for improving as an athlete and how to prepare for compe...

Goon Squad Freestyle - Ep.197

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the Goon Squad goes freestyle in the podcast studio, and it got interesting. We talk about what Sherb looks like coming to work every day, w...

The PHASE 2 Podcast! - Ep.196

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Phase 2 of the 2022 season training has arrived. Drew, Hunter and Sherb are here to tell you what to expect and give you a peak behind the curtain so ...

How to Fix Things That are Holding You Back in the Gym - Ep.195

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of the Misfit Podcast Drew, Hunter and Sherb talk about how to start fixing some things that could be holding you back from achi...

Why affiliates benefit from the CrossFit Games - The Coaches Podcast Ep.194

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Misfit podcast, Hunter and Sherb dive into just a few reasons why affiliates at all levels benefit from the highest level of our s...

Training Mentality and Community with Hannah Hardy - Ep.193

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The goon squad had the pleasure of sitting down with long time Misfit and 2021 Crossfit Games Competitor Hannah Hardy. In this episode we talk with Ha...

Find Purpose in Training with Xander - Ep.192

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we are joined by training camp veteran, part time event social media assistant and long time Misfit athlete Xander Fallek. Xander...

Caroline Conners Crossfit Games Recap - Ep.191

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Caroline Conners sits down with the crew to talk about her Crossfit Games rookie experience!------------------------------Misfits! We hope you enjoyed...

PHASE 1 PODCAST - Ep.190

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good morning Misfits! We could not possibly be more excited to welcome you to Phase I of the 2022 Season. With the changes to our sport, and entire wo...

The Ideal Training Day - Ep.189

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is the volume of your programming right for you? The Misfit HQ coaches are here to break down what an ideal training day looks like and how to decide ...

Misfit Coach's Podcast - Team Misfit Affiliate Phase 1

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Coach’s Podcast, Hunter and Sherb break down Phase I for Team Misfit affiliates and provide a few ways to pull that extra effort and co...

Sophie Shaft and Alexis Johnson - Ep.188

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The longest standing team Misfit athlete and one of our Teen Crossfit Games qualifier, Alexis Johnson and Sophie Shaft join us at Misfit HQ for the po...

Kenzie Riley Joins Us in the NEW STUDIO! The Misfit Podcast Ep.187

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

2021 Crossfit Games qualifier Mekenzie Riley is at Misfit HQ for some games training and to help us break in the BRAND NEW STUDIO!--------------------...

Training Volume - Ep186

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

------------------------------Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did and you're feeling generous throw us a review and let us know...

Training vs. Testing Ep.185

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you training or testing? Hunter and Sherb sit down to talk about the differences between training and testing from both an athlete and a coach&apo...

Patience in Training - Ep.184

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Misfit Podcast the goon squad breaks down an important concept and how it relates to long term success in the gym: training with patience...

Crossfit Games Qualifier Caroline Conners - Ep.183

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend at the close of the Granite Games Caroline Conners officially became a Crossfit Games qualifier. Caroline has been a part of the Misfit f...

Lets Talk About the Granite Games! Ep.182

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The squad just got back from an amazing weekend at the Granite Games where Caroline Conners and Roy Gamboa qualified for the Crossfit Games and Austin...

Crossfit Games Prep for Everyone?! Competition Block 3 is HERE! Ep.181

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thats right! It's time for another training phase and this time it's COMPETITION BLOCK 3.Drew, Hunter and Sherb sit down and talk about what...

Drew and Sherb Answer Your Questions! - Ep.180

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That's right, it's time for another Q&A Podcast! We got a lot of great questions this time from all of you on Instagram. Enjoy! -------...

Training and Competing as a new Mom with Mekenzie Riley - Ep.179

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Drew and Sherb are joined by Team Misfit's own Mekenzie Riley. Kenzie discusses lessons she learned as a new mom trying to stay fit.-------------...

From Scaled to the Crossfit Games - Ep.178

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Misfit HQ goon squad is here to take you through the progression an athlete might take in their Crossfit journey and they cover everything from Sc...

How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything with Paige Semenza - Ep.177

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the podcast we are joined by Misfit OG Paige Semenza. Coming off of an incredible performance in the Crossfit Games Quarterfinals and gearing...

RX or Nah? - Ep.176

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The goon squad returns with an intense grip contest and a deep dive into what it means to "RX" a workout from misfitathletics.comMisfit Athl...

Competition Block 2 is Here! - Ep.175

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're a semifinals qualifier or your competition season ended with the Open or Quarterfinals, Competition Block 2 will be your opportuni...

Quarterfinals Weekend & Introducing Team Misfit 2021 - Ep.174

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Crossfit Quarterfinals weekend is a wrap! We talk about how the weekend went, what we saw from our Misfits and are stoked to introduce you to Team Mis...

Post Crossfit Open Wrap Up Podcast - Ep.173

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Open is a WRAP and the next phases of competition are coming. The Misfit HQ coaches are here to shout out our top Misfits in the Open, announce th...

Crossfit Open 21.3 - Breakdown and Strategy! - Ep.172

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special guest Cody Mooney joins us in studio to talk about how to approach 21.3 for optimal performance. It's the last week of the Open, LFG!!!--...

Crossfit Open 21.2 Announcement - Tips and Breakdown - Ep.171

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Crossfit Games Open 21.2 is here! Misfit HQ coaches break it down and share their tips for success in movement and mindset.---------------------------...

Crossfit Games Open 21.1 Announcement Podcast - Tips and Breakdown - Ep.170

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! The Open is here and what a first workout of 2021. The Misfit HQ coaches are here to talk through best practices and what to expect.-...

Team Training with Cody Mooney - Competition Season Series Finale! E6

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the season finale of our Competition Season Series we bring back the Misfit OG Cody Mooney to talk about what it's like to train with a team a...

Instagram QA Episode

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we answer your questions from Instagram!------------------------------Misfits! We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did an...

Competition Block One Starts Monday! - Programming - Competition Season Series E5

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the return of the Open and the Games season comes the return of the Open schedule, but this year's in-season program is going to look a litt...

Online Competitions - Competition Season Series E4

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Misfit Podcast, the guys talk about some Crossfit news that went down last week and discuss some ways to approach online qualifier...

Training with Cody Mooney - Competition Season Series E3

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have special guest Cody Mooney in the studio to talk about in-season training .------------------------------Misfits! We hope you enjoyed thi...

Mindset - Competition Season Series E2

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of our Competition Season Podcast Series the crew sits down to talk about the Mindset of a competitive Crossfit athlete and how ...

Lifestyle - Competition Season Series E1

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to introduce our Competition Season Podcast Series! As competition season approaches we ask the question “what lifestyle habits and r...

Crossfit Games Rulebooks Released

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The squad is back (sort of)! From quarantine, the guys talk about to recently released 2021 season structure, rulebook, additions to the Open, and how...

Thankfulness in 2020 - The Misfit Podcast

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Drew sits down for the final podcast of 2020 to tell you why you can be thankful for this mess of a year. There's no denying the challenges, but ...

New Changes to the Crossfit Games Open Season

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the 2021 CrossFit Games season schedule has been announced! On today’s podcast Drew, Hunter and Sherb brea...

OPEN PREP IS HERE! The Phase 9 Podcast

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again, time to prepare for the Crossfit Games Open. If you buy in now, will you be able to be ready when the start of the ...

Get on Track With the Buddy System

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, the boys dig into a powerful way to get back on track that is already built into your DNA: the buddy system. Whether it&a...

The Right Way to Approach Scaling Crossfit Workouts

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is courtesy of a listener request - how to modify workouts when they’re a little too advanced. The usual suspects talk about diffe...

How to Build Positive Daily Habits - The Unprepared Podcast

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Building positive daily habits comes down to consistency, but there are ways that you can make things easier on yourself. Drew and Hunter are here to ...

Eric Roza on the Future of Crossfit - The Misfit Podcast

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently on the Talking Elite Fitness podcast, new Crossfit CEO Eric Roza sat down to discuss the future of Crossfit both on the sport side of things ...

Can a Crossfit Coach Make You a Better Athlete? - The Unprepared Podcast

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A common occurrence in the life of a gym owner is word of mouth leading to some clients that fall ‘outside of the box’. This week the boys tackle ...

Phase 8 Q&A Podcast - Your Questions Answered!

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phase 8 is here and kicked off today, so we wanted to provide you all a chance to get your questions answered. We had some really great questions in t...

MISFIT ATHLETICS PHASE 8 PODCAST! Big Announcements!

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

And just like that, Phase 8 has arrived. With the Open just a few months away we've got some big changes and updates to announce as well as diggi...

2020 Crossfit Games Recap Podcast

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While the 2020 Crossfit Games was held under much different circumstances than years past, the goal remained the same; to crown the worlds fittest. Wa...

Should You Program for Yourself? - The Unprepared Podcast

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s podcast the usual suspects talk about a potentially contentious, highly personal, moderately sensitive topic: should you be programming f...

Growing in Health, Wellness & Business with owner of ROMWOD Scott Perkins and Cody Mooney

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cody Mooney and ROMWOD Owner Scott Perkins join us for a transformation story that touches on growth in health, wellness, and business. Tune in to hea...

The Competitors Side Hustle: Should I Pause CrossFit to Attack a Weakness?

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today the usual suspects jump down the rabbit hole that many athletes debate entering on their own: should you take time away from your traditional Cr...

Getting Strong: Percentages or by Feel?

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Unprepared Podcast, Drew, Sherb, and Hunter talk about the differences between percentage based strength training and ways to persona...

The 2020 Crossfit Games are HERE! Crossfit Games Workouts Breakdown

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 1 of the 2020 ONLINE Crossfit Games are finally here and to say that we're excited is an understatement. Drew and Hunter breakdown the anno...

Coach Knows Best - 3 Ways to Get Buy-in From Your Athletes - The Coaches Podcast

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s Coach’s podcast, Hunter and Sherb talk about three key ways to get buy-in from your athletes when they come into class. Whether it’s ...

Welcome to PHASE VII - The Misfit Podcast

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will you lift? Yep. Will you do metcons? YUP. Will you sweat a whole lot? Most Definitely. Drew, Hunter, and Sherb tell you what to expect from Phase ...

Becoming a 10 Year Crossfit Affiliate; Lessons Learned and Advice

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Misfit podcast, we celebrate the 10th birthday of Misfit Gym Portland, the original Misfit affiliate. Hunter interviews Drew and Sherb as...

Programming and Volume: How to Choose what’s best for you - The Unprepared Podcast

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Unprepared Podcast the guys bring it back to what they know best - how to get insanely fit. Misfit Athletics has spent the better par...

Get Fit Without Buying Tons of Workout Equipment - Misfit Project Episode 47

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about the Misfit Anywhere program and how working out from home can still give you great results. It's all about MOVEMENT. Check ou...

How to Navigate Reopening your Affiliate - The Coaches Podcast

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches Hunter and Sherb talk about how the Team Misfit HQ affiliates safely navigated outdoor classes and reopening the inside of the gym for members...

Catching up with Caroline Conners - The Unprepared Podcast

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The guys catch up with Misfit Athlete and Coach Caroline Conners about training, the unknown Games season and what life is like in the year 2020------...

Phase VI and Something NEW! - The Misfit Podcast

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phase VI is right around the corner, and with it come some great additions including a brand new program. Tune in to learn all about it!--------------...

Recovering from Injury with Alexis Johnson - The Unprepared Podcast

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to the first lady of Misfit Alexis Johnson about maintaining a work/training balance and how she's dealing with the recovery from a seaso...

What's Next for the Crossfit Games?

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some significant changes have been made at CF HQ and that could mean significant changes to the competition season.------------------------------Misf...

Misfit Mock Games Week - Details and Execution Tips

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The boys breakdown what Mock Games 2020 is, why we’re doing it, and how you should attack it. From there we go event by event announcing the workout...

Your Questions Answered - Q&A Episode

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks for all of the great questions we received on Instagram! In this episode, we cover topics from training as a masters athlete, to getting better...

Current State of 'Crossfit'

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This special edition podcast is very much a departure from what you're used to hearing from Misfit Athletics. With the level of unease in our com...

Choose your own adventure & Games training for everyone?? PHASE V IS HERE!

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aweeee yeeaa, Phase V is live! This year’s Games Prep Phase brings with it some unique elements that include a choose-your-own-adventure style of tr...

COVID19 - Misfit Project #46

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Misfit Project we dig into our response to the pandemic. We cover the basics of what we currently know about risk factors and what yo...

Individual Crossfit Games Qualifier Brandon Luckett - The Unprepared Podcast

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After being invited for his 13th place finish in the worldwide Crossfit Games Open then qualifying on a team at a sanctional event,  Brandon Luckett ...

3x Crossfit Games Athlete Justin Lasala - The Unprepared Podcast

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Unprepared we talk to 3x CrossFit Games athlete and current 2nd fittest 45-49 year old Justin Lasala. Maybe more impressive than his resu...

Dealing with Injury - The Unprepared Podcast

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Unprepared the guys break down the psychological and physiological implications of dealing with injuries. The message is an important one...

Optimizing While Working From Home - The Misfit Project E45

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After about a month of quarantine, most of us have been relegated to working from home or just... at home. With the loss of a routine comes an amplifi...

FLASHBACK EPISODE - 5 Ways to Use Summer to Improve Your Health - The Misfit Project E21

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is very much about getting back to basics and using this great weather to entice some extremely healthy situations. Summer gives us ...

MFT 2000: A look into Misfit History

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 2000+ daily blog posts, we've learned a lot (to say the least). To celebrate this milestone we've asked some Misfit athlete friends of...

FLASHBACK EPISODE: Intermittent Fasting - The Misfit Project

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Originally aired Jan 2018, Episode 10 of the Misfit Project covered the topic of Intermittent Fasting."This week on The Misfit Project we break d...

Chandler Smith: OG Crossfit Hipster and his Endurance Mindset - The Unprepared Podcast

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on unprepared Chandler Smith joins us to talk everything from being an OG CrossFit Hipster to the benefits of aerobic training to mindset du...

Phase 4 is HERE!

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This may well be THE MOST IMPORTANT Phase podcast that we have ever done. Yes, times are uncertain right now, but that doesn’t mean that we’re goi...

Handling COVID-19 as a Crossfit Affiliate Owner - The Coach's Podcast E8

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hunter and Sherb sit down to discuss the variety of things the TMF HQ affiliates are currently doing to keep members engaged, training, and happy. COV...

Depth of Meaning & Motivation with Cody Mooney - The Misfit Project E44

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Misfit Project we enlist the help of Misfit OG Cody Mooney to break down the topic of staying motivated. We hope the conversation ste...

Remote Coaching, Netflix, Pregnancy and Crossfit Feuds with Kenzie Riley - The Unprepared Podcast

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Unprepared Podcast, we are joined by one of our favorites Kenzie Riley. We talk about a wide variety of topics from Ozarks on N...

Tribes, Sleep, Mindfulness, Movement, & Fuel: Staying Healthy During Isolation - The Misfit Project E43

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how to lean on the major tenants of the Misfit Project to maintain your health and sanity during this time of isolation. W...

Q&A Episode!

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take YOUR questions from Instagram and give you some answers. The topics ranged from Hatchet training to fasting, to how to follow...

Staying Fit with Minimal Equipment - The Unprepared Podcast

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 virus, by this point, has affected you in some way. Whether that means working from home, avoiding the grocery store at peak hours, or sc...

Post Workout Recovery - The Misfit Project E42

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Misfit Project Podcast, we talk about Post Workout Recovery. How close to your workout should you consider drinking your shake ...

Opening an Affiliate from Scratch: Lessons Learned from Two Gym Owners - The Coach's Podcast E7

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Opening an affiliate may be one of the most rewarding things you can do. The impact you can have on the lives of so many people is boundless, but toda...

Live from WZA with 7x Games Athlete Dani Horan

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In another special edition podcast live from Wodapalooza, Drew, Sherb, and Hunter got the unique opportunity to sit down and chat with a true CrossFit...

Live from WZA with Team Misfit Affiliate Crossfit Unite - The Coach's Podcast

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s special edition Wodapalooza Coach’s Podcast, we sit down with one of our OG Team Misfit affiliate owners Lisa Merrick of Crossfit Unite...

PHASE 3 HAS ARRIVED

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue rolling through this Phase structure of our season it's important to occasionally revisit the story you're telling yourself i...

Live from WZA with Cody Mooney and Kenzie Riley - The Unprepared Podcast

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're coming at you from Wodapalooza 2020 with special guests Cody Mooney and Kenzie Riley. Today on the podcast we're discussing making the...

The CrossFitter to CrossFit Competitor Journey - The Unprepared Podcast

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on unprepared we tackle the big question of how to transition from CrossFit as a hobby to CrossFit as your sport. We take a dive into progra...

5 Ancient Remedies for Modern Problems - The Misfit Project E41

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we continue to move forward in this modern world we are unfortunately becoming sicker and sicker as a society. Luckily many of these problems did n...