James Recaps WFP Indiana, Rogue Prep, and Pat’s Injury | Boys Interrupted Ep. 86In Episode 86 of Boys Interrupted, the guys congratulate James on a strong, restful month and recap his weekend at the WFP event in Indiana, where he competed while feeling sick and managing stomach issues, emphasizing that you don’t have to feel 100% to win. They talk about balancing competition with life outside the gym (golfing, a high school football game), debate how many competitions are sustainable in a season, and discuss misaligned schedules across WFP, Rogue, Wodapalooza, and the Games, plus rising WFP prize money and possible format changes next year. They break down standout performances and injuries (including Pat’s torn Achilles and Roman’s issues), touch on combine-style events like the 40-yard dash and broad jump, look ahead to Rogue in Scotland, and share training updates, including building a sideways pegboard and playing a long “skill pig” gym game.00:00 Rested and Healthy Banter00:38 Competing While Sick01:46 Nerves and Mindset02:42 Golfing at Indy Speedway04:42 Back on the Podcast05:26 Talking to Strangers Flying06:19 Advice to Your 18-Year-Old Self08:04 Aussie Boys Podcast Talk09:04 FOMO and Season Volume11:57 WFP Scheduling and Prize Money14:14 10K Run and Roman Injury16:59 Rogue Fitness Challenge Preview18:53 Pat Vellner Achilles Reaction22:36 Combine Events and 40 Times26:59 Injuries and Programming Debate28:40 James Weekend Vibe and Balance30:13 Indiana Host Family Story31:36 Rental Cars and Rogue Travel32:22 WFP Standouts Recap33:56 Echo Bike Rivalries34:29 Women’s Side Shoutouts35:52 Finding Motivation Again36:35 Why We’re Together37:33 Skill Pig Gym Battle40:31 Erg Shoot And Training Setup41:40 Rogue Weakness Fixes44:00 Programming Mountain West45:34 Stronger Season Goals47:05 Back Squat Games Story50:06 YouTube For The Kids51:17 Archery And Hoyt HQ55:29 Planning Vs Chill Days56:15 Chaotic Sign Off

NYC Travel Sketchiness, Cabin Gym Setup & WFP + Wodapalooza Programming Talk (ft. JR/James Howell)The hosts congratulate listener Mark Colon Endurance on having a baby, recap a cabin trip where they brought a trailer of gym equipment, and share travel stories including a sketchy late-night New York taxi encounter and an odd Uber detour. They discuss essentials for building a portable garage gym, estimate the cost of the setup, and joke about losing phones, Instagram collabs, and playing Jeopardy! and Call of Duty. James outlines the upcoming World Fitness Project events and tests, including combine-style drills, a 10K, bench press max, and a swim-bike-rowing-snatch finale, plus their Hyrox plans. Guest JR (James Howell of Crash) joins to discuss programming Battle of the Camps at SoCal/Wodapalooza, avoiding conflicts of interest, studying past competitions, and balancing fairness, logistics, and spectator-friendly team formats, including keeping staple “grunt work” elements.00:00 Cold Open Banter00:29 Congrats Mark Baby01:01 Cabin Workout Weekend01:18 Sketchy New York Taxi03:12 Uber Horror Stories04:09 Bow Shooting Talk04:59 Road Trip Essentials05:15 Electric Car Charger Chaos06:53 Trailer Gym Breakdown08:50 Instagram Collab Drama09:45 Call of Duty Cabin Wars11:18 Kids And Gun Games12:40 Wedding Weekend Recap14:58 Golf Hustle And LIV17:12 World Fitness Project Preview20:24 Combine Scoring And 4022:54 Bench Press Max Debate24:25 Pressing Strengths Compared25:24 Powerlifting Predictions25:55 JR Joins the Show26:45 Travel Gym Essentials27:38 Meet James Howell JR29:04 Programming SoCal Events31:36 Conflict of Interest Talk35:37 Studying Great Programming41:33 SoCal Cup Format Changes45:39 New Movements and Twists48:48 Logistics and Equipment Limits54:50 Sneaky Workout Teases57:39 Strength vs Fatigue Tests01:01:11 Backloaded Weekend Strategy01:03:28 Favorite Event Hints01:05:19 Wrap Up and Farewell

Bro Time Before the Wedding: Training Comebacks, Air Quality, and CrossFit Games TalkThe guys catch up while Justin is traveling, tease a hide-and-seek start, and plan to reunite for a friends’ wedding weekend with workouts, river time, and training together. They talk about who was late, getting back into training after competition, double sessions, track intervals, running in wildfire smoke, and bringing equipment versus dropping into a local gym. Conversation shifts to CrossFit Games-related topics including prize money calculations tied to Open registrations and discounts, follower growth after winning/placing, and “would you rather” scenarios about winning, popularity, and careers. They also discuss the Lazar workout’s origin and difficulty, keeping leader jerseys, possible future Games locations (Boise, Salt Lake, Europe), offseason changes like more consistency and strength focus, and potential HYROX plans before SoCal.00:00 Justin Missing Again01:17 Travel Plans And Bro Weekend02:51 Brute Team Speculation04:04 Back To Training Struggles06:24 Smoke And Air Quality Talk08:44 Panda Express And Air Rhino12:31 State Trivia And Justin Joins14:18 Serial Killer Tangent16:04 College Football And Death Valley17:23 Would You Rather Games Debate23:11 Jerusalem Trip And Likability25:11 Concert Recaps And Trail Shoes27:36 Leader Jersey And Content Ideas32:41 Prize Money Appendix Confusion33:24 Open Registration Math34:15 Sign Up for the Open35:16 Games Followers Talk36:02 Would You Rather Chaos38:24 Where Should Games Go40:16 Back to Training and Injuries42:53 Lazar Workout Breakdown45:23 Staches and Screensavers51:11 Prize Money and Points56:55 Fixes for Next Season01:01:27 Travel Fun and Mindset01:03:44 Hyrox Plans and Wrap Up

Four of the Top 6 at the CrossFit Games Recap: Scoring Debates, Judging Drama, and What 2026 Taught UsFour top-six CrossFit Games finishers recap the weekend on the Boys Interrupted podcast, discussing travel home to wildfire smoke, Ellie’s Games qualification and best finish, and debates about event scoring and 50-point events, including a claim that different point values could have changed the winner. They break down judging and appeals controversies (snatch ladder no-rep, pull-up standards, buzzer requirement), close finishes, and standout moments like the bike pack dynamics, headwind, near-crashes, and widespread cramping during the bike-to-pool event. They reflect on the Games feeling like a true “Games Games,” the difficulty of 20 events with tight turnarounds, fueling strategies, and lessons from the season about gratitude, starting, and relying on support teams. They share anecdotes about leader jersey mix-ups, rivalry moments, injuries, post-Games celebrations, notable stats, future competitions, and wrap with a GOWOD membership giveaway prompt.00:00 Fittest Guys Reunion00:53 Wildfires and Travel Home01:31 Ellie Qualifies at Torian02:43 Points System Debate04:44 Judging and Appeals Drama07:17 Triple Unders Meltdown08:27 Post Games Feelings10:16 Turnarounds and Cramping14:11 Bike Race Chaos17:48 Stats and Sprint Margins21:34 Singlets and Comments23:13 Season Lessons and Support29:21 Buzzer Finish Controversy36:30 Donations and Jock Tax37:11 Awkward Photo Moment37:52 Soccer Dad Comments38:10 Leader Jersey Clip39:11 Saturday Showdown Recap40:55 Echo Thruster Repeat Win41:13 Sandbag Toss Leaderboard Mixup43:26 Comment Ban Drama43:52 Games Stats And Rookies45:39 Next Competitions Tease47:55 Back Rolls Vs Handstands50:19 Gym Trips And AirPods Saga51:48 Reading Fan Comments53:58 20 Events Debate55:03 Rogue Predictions And Triple Crown56:25 Ricky Towel Toss Story01:00:05 Trail Run Ankle Pop01:02:26 Feet Pics And Recovery Talk01:03:47 Training Break And Wedding Plans01:05:14 Bounty To Middle Dallin01:07:12 Row Ski Strategy Breakdown01:09:36 No Rep Myth And Comment Pressure01:10:17 Bag Toss Warmup Chaos01:11:44 Rings Setup Drama01:13:00 Fear of Back Rolls01:14:46 ChatGPT Workout Ideas01:15:52 Demo Team Stories01:17:24 Soreness and Injuries01:18:35 Box Jump Wipeouts01:21:06 Yoke and Pig Talk01:25:01 Hot Takes and Warmups01:26:39 Afterparty Chaos01:29:26 Fueling and Bathroom Breaks01:31:48 Fixes to Win01:34:24 Most Impressive Moments01:37:54 Friendship Over Podiums01:39:26 Fibonacci Finale Breakdown01:43:24 Wrap Up and Giveaways

CrossFit Games Week Chat: Skills Stress, Bike Event Takes, and Pre-Weekend BlessingsA group of CrossFit Games athletes talk the day before competition about finalized adaptations, lingering stress around key skills like strict press, triple-unders, and backward rolls, and the hectic training vibe with other athletes. They discuss betting as motivation, Roman’s comment about winning for money, and the new Road to the Games featuring them. Conversation shifts to check-in details (gear colors, bike fitting issues, swim uncertainty, equipment like squat racks and Tier swim gear), predictions for skill medleys, a possible 40-minute workout, running-heavy programming, and how heats and seeding might affect events like the 500m and the bike. They react to livestream donations, joke about flags, shoes, and sponsors, and end with a round of heartfelt “blessings” and encouragement for each other heading into the 20-event weekend.00:00 Pre Games Stressors00:45 Gym Vibes and Bets01:48 Road to the Games Talk02:40 Pedicure and Silent Treatment04:43 Skills Medley Predictions05:52 Circus Games and Motivation07:35 Check In Gear and Colors10:04 Bike Course Complaints11:53 Heats and Early Morning14:01 Bedtime Books and Movies15:54 Leaderboard and Prize Money18:07 Donations and Fan Shoutouts20:06 Oval Track Debate22:57 More Skills and Sunday Speculation28:40 Fraser Talk and Rogue Jokes31:25 Most Stressful Events32:26 Community Over Cash33:01 Pre Games Nerves33:56 Bike Crash What Ifs35:28 Targets And Trash Talk37:32 Event Rumors And Predictions44:13 Sandbag Toss Prep47:42 Sponsor Gear And Swimsuits49:14 Bathroom Talk And Food Plans52:32 Blessings For The Boys01:10:47 Final Sign Off

CrossFit Games Intel w/ Dave: Totals Predictions, Event Leaks, Rolls on Rings & Safety CallsThe hosts joke about a brief “Graceann” cameo and Jason’s mood from the previous episode before Jason shares he sought counseling and is in a better place. They debate competitiveness, taper week, and predict CrossFit Games event wins and totals numbers, then bring on Dave to discuss what top-five lifts might look like (including comparisons to last year), recovery between events, and why certain skills like forward/back rolls on rings were announced early. Dave confirms no heavy DT, says pig and snail are on separate days, answers questions about event announcements and how many events will be unknown at the start, confirms swimming and biking are on the same day, explains pool safety decisions (no diving/flip turns), and discusses how early poor placings can affect overall standings. The episode ends with Games travel plans, upcoming podcast schedule, and thanks for a major donation.00:00 Graceann Surprise Intro01:11 Smoothie Silence Bit01:36 Jason Opens Up03:52 Taper Week Talk05:11 Event Wins Debate08:59 Total Lift Predictions11:10 Dave Joins The Pod14:22 Top Five Lift Numbers17:41 Skill Leak Front Back Rolls26:23 Field Strength And Event One33:43 Day One Events And Venues36:37 Bike Logistics Questions37:09 Bike ID Banter37:33 Personal Boundaries Talk38:42 Event Announcements Tease40:03 Repeats And Past Workouts43:22 Pool Rules And Safety45:56 SEAL Training Debate51:17 Unknown Events Timing53:24 Leaks And Demo Team56:19 Dave Storms Off57:04 Post Call Workout Speculation01:04:49 Strength Standards Chat01:11:47 Wrap Up And Games Plans

CrossFit Games Prep: 20 Events, The Hopper Times, Pig Flips, and Quinn’s Rookie Outlook (Boys Interrupted Ep. 79)In Episode 79 of Boys Interrupted, the guys recap a heavy training weekend, discuss doing 18 events as a Games simulation, and break down specific pieces including a swim-dominant workout, a brutal 35-minute EMOM, hill running intervals, and testing The Hopper (with times around the sub-8 range and debate about possible sub-7:30). They talk about the “pig” implement, why it feels harder on certain turf, and how repeated flips change the workout under fatigue. The crew debates Dave Castro’s push to program 20 events, speculates on potential repeats and classic tests, and discusses Games logistics like venues, a hilly 4+ mile trail run, and whether athletes must jump feet-first into the pool. They also touch on mindset, sleep, Fourth of July plans, and Quinn Robinson’s potential top-10 rookie finish.00:00 Back With The Boys00:37 Quinn Missing Recap00:45 Weekend Training Volume02:18 Peeking At Workouts03:36 Soccer In Seattle04:32 Testing The Hopper05:34 Pig Flips Talk07:56 Hard EMOM Breakdown11:05 20 Events Speculation14:32 Games Mindset Check16:19 Fourth Of July Plans19:50 Quinn Top 10 Potential23:07 Repeats And Predictions25:58 Hill Runs And 10K Pace29:06 Smoothie And Slurping29:53 Nap Talk and Recovery31:10 Travel Plans and Moritz Update31:30 Reddit Drama and Game Day Rush32:31 Sleep Habits and Energy35:00 James Signs Off Chaos37:29 Final Games Prep Mindset41:33 Hotel Plans and Training Merge46:54 Dave Castro Pool Debate51:11 Event One Predictions55:51 Quinn Rookie Outlook01:01:00 Rookies List and Wrap Up

Van Life, Xenom Recap & Riley Martin Joins Boys Interrupted (Gambling, Demo Team, Back Rolls)The hosts bounce through updates on Xenom, praising Jack Farlow’s win and debating getting him back on the pod, while one records from a newly purchased, fully equipped 4WD van on a trip to a sister’s wedding in Tahoe. They discuss Dave Castro’s Week in Review, Games programming on the fly, the brutal ranch run, Garmin hill scores, and whether bench press or back rolls could appear at the CrossFit Games, including comparisons to ring handstand pushups and flip turns in swimming. The conversation shifts to Nashville training, including a tough flip-sled and dumbbell bench workout. Guest Riley Martin joins from a bar, talks Xenom event density, the Air Rhino technique, his U.S. travel plans, possible demo team involvement, and his gambling Instagram account and big wins.00:00 Cold Open Chaos00:24 Xenom Recap And Jack Talk01:23 Buying The Adventure Van02:43 Rogue Budget And Spending Mindset04:37 Tahoe Wedding Road Trip05:56 Games Leaderboard And Dave Talk08:27 Ranch Run Pain And Hill Score13:09 Back Roll Debate And Skills15:53 Enduro Challenge And Sponsor Bits18:50 Nashville Workout Stories21:08 Bench Press And Games Programming25:43 Flip Turns And Swimming Rules27:16 Riley Martin Joins The Pod29:18 Casino Budget Talk29:41 Big Wins And Losses30:27 Like That Slaps Origin31:42 Red Or Black Gamble33:26 Vegas And Demo Team36:32 Air Rhino Technique39:51 Coaching And Programming40:50 Guns And New Zealand43:15 Teen Division Stories46:49 Demo Team Secrets58:27 Wrapping Up Goodbye