Boys Interrupted

Four of the Top 6 at the CrossFit Games Recap: Scoring Debates, Judging Drama, and What 2026 Taught Us

Four 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 Reunion

00:53 Wildfires and Travel Home

01:31 Ellie Qualifies at Torian

02:43 Points System Debate

04:44 Judging and Appeals Drama

07:17 Triple Unders Meltdown

08:27 Post Games Feelings

10:16 Turnarounds and Cramping

14:11 Bike Race Chaos

17:48 Stats and Sprint Margins

21:34 Singlets and Comments

23:13 Season Lessons and Support

29:21 Buzzer Finish Controversy

36:30 Donations and Jock Tax

37:11 Awkward Photo Moment

37:52 Soccer Dad Comments

38:10 Leader Jersey Clip

39:11 Saturday Showdown Recap

40:55 Echo Thruster Repeat Win

41:13 Sandbag Toss Leaderboard Mixup

43:26 Comment Ban Drama

43:52 Games Stats And Rookies

45:39 Next Competitions Tease

47:55 Back Rolls Vs Handstands

50:19 Gym Trips And AirPods Saga

51:48 Reading Fan Comments

53:58 20 Events Debate

55:03 Rogue Predictions And Triple Crown

56:25 Ricky Towel Toss Story

01:00:05 Trail Run Ankle Pop

01:02:26 Feet Pics And Recovery Talk

01:03:47 Training Break And Wedding Plans

01:05:14 Bounty To Middle Dallin

01:07:12 Row Ski Strategy Breakdown

01:09:36 No Rep Myth And Comment Pressure

01:10:17 Bag Toss Warmup Chaos

01:11:44 Rings Setup Drama

01:13:00 Fear of Back Rolls

01:14:46 ChatGPT Workout Ideas

01:15:52 Demo Team Stories

01:17:24 Soreness and Injuries

01:18:35 Box Jump Wipeouts

01:21:06 Yoke and Pig Talk

01:25:01 Hot Takes and Warmups

01:26:39 Afterparty Chaos

01:29:26 Fueling and Bathroom Breaks

01:31:48 Fixes to Win

01:34:24 Most Impressive Moments

01:37:54 Friendship Over Podiums

01:39:26 Fibonacci Finale Breakdown

01:43:24 Wrap Up and Giveaways

CrossFit Games Week Chat: Skills Stress, Bike Event Takes, and Pre-Weekend Blessings

A 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 Stressors

00:45 Gym Vibes and Bets

01:48 Road to the Games Talk

02:40 Pedicure and Silent Treatment

04:43 Skills Medley Predictions

05:52 Circus Games and Motivation

07:35 Check In Gear and Colors

10:04 Bike Course Complaints

11:53 Heats and Early Morning

14:01 Bedtime Books and Movies

15:54 Leaderboard and Prize Money

18:07 Donations and Fan Shoutouts

20:06 Oval Track Debate

22:57 More Skills and Sunday Speculation

28:40 Fraser Talk and Rogue Jokes

31:25 Most Stressful Events

32:26 Community Over Cash

33:01 Pre Games Nerves

33:56 Bike Crash What Ifs

35:28 Targets And Trash Talk

37:32 Event Rumors And Predictions

44:13 Sandbag Toss Prep

47:42 Sponsor Gear And Swimsuits

49:14 Bathroom Talk And Food Plans

52:32 Blessings For The Boys

01:10:47 Final Sign Off

CrossFit Games Intel w/ Dave: Totals Predictions, Event Leaks, Rolls on Rings & Safety Calls

The 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 Intro

01:11 Smoothie Silence Bit

01:36 Jason Opens Up

03:52 Taper Week Talk

05:11 Event Wins Debate

08:59 Total Lift Predictions

11:10 Dave Joins The Pod

14:22 Top Five Lift Numbers

17:41 Skill Leak Front Back Rolls

26:23 Field Strength And Event One

33:43 Day One Events And Venues

36:37 Bike Logistics Questions

37:09 Bike ID Banter

37:33 Personal Boundaries Talk

38:42 Event Announcements Tease

40:03 Repeats And Past Workouts

43:22 Pool Rules And Safety

45:56 SEAL Training Debate

51:17 Unknown Events Timing

53:24 Leaks And Demo Team

56:19 Dave Storms Off

57:04 Post Call Workout Speculation

01:04:49 Strength Standards Chat

01:11:47 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 Boys

00:37 Quinn Missing Recap

00:45 Weekend Training Volume

02:18 Peeking At Workouts

03:36 Soccer In Seattle

04:32 Testing The Hopper

05:34 Pig Flips Talk

07:56 Hard EMOM Breakdown

11:05 20 Events Speculation

14:32 Games Mindset Check

16:19 Fourth Of July Plans

19:50 Quinn Top 10 Potential

23:07 Repeats And Predictions

25:58 Hill Runs And 10K Pace

29:06 Smoothie And Slurping

29:53 Nap Talk and Recovery

31:10 Travel Plans and Moritz Update

31:30 Reddit Drama and Game Day Rush

32:31 Sleep Habits and Energy

35:00 James Signs Off Chaos

37:29 Final Games Prep Mindset

41:33 Hotel Plans and Training Merge

46:54 Dave Castro Pool Debate

51:11 Event One Predictions

55:51 Quinn Rookie Outlook

01:01:00 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 Chaos

00:24 Xenom Recap And Jack Talk

01:23 Buying The Adventure Van

02:43 Rogue Budget And Spending Mindset

04:37 Tahoe Wedding Road Trip

05:56 Games Leaderboard And Dave Talk

08:27 Ranch Run Pain And Hill Score

13:09 Back Roll Debate And Skills

15:53 Enduro Challenge And Sponsor Bits

18:50 Nashville Workout Stories

21:08 Bench Press And Games Programming

25:43 Flip Turns And Swimming Rules

27:16 Riley Martin Joins The Pod

29:18 Casino Budget Talk

29:41 Big Wins And Losses

30:27 Like That Slaps Origin

31:42 Red Or Black Gamble

33:26 Vegas And Demo Team

36:32 Air Rhino Technique

39:51 Coaching And Programming

40:50 Guns And New Zealand

43:15 Teen Division Stories

46:49 Demo Team Secrets

58:27 Wrapping Up Goodbye