Boys Interrupted

Open Week 2 Chaos: Rogue HQ, Muscle-Up Meltdowns, WZA Plans & Jason’s Tattoo Punishment The hosts reunite from different locations to recap travel, the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, and Open Week 2 results, including a close race decided by ring muscle-ups where Dallan posts 6:23, Justin 6:50, and Jason 7:03 after late misses, triggering a punishment tattoo discussion. They debate being on time, unanswered texts, prefer Rich Froning’s lifestyle over Matt Fraser’s results, and share observations about the crowded, sweaty Arnold. At Rogue HQ they tried strongman’s Hercules Hold, discuss building barbells on the Rogue assembly line, and rave about the new air-powered Rhino machine and possible workout uses. They preview Waterpalooza/“WZA” plans, predict possible Open workouts, talk judging and first-time chest-to-bar progress, and commit to going live nightly during the event, including a planned milk mile and possible casino night. 00:00 Late Again Banter 00:43 Text Backlog Confessions 01:51 Old Demo Team Throwback 02:38 Feeling Ready To Compete 03:13 Frazier Vs Rich Debate 04:19 Arnold Weekend Recap 06:23 Strongman Booth Challenge 08:00 Hotel Room Chaos 09:28 Open Scores And Leaderboard 12:17 CrossFit Influencer Box 16:15 Henna Tattoo Punishment Plans 20:20 Wodapalooza Events And Open Predictions 25:07 Should The Open Be Five Weeks 28:06 Milk Mile Meetup Planning 29:41 Beach Plans and Recovery 30:22 Arnold Germs and Musty Air 31:19 Open Workout Setup and Muscle Up Talk 33:35 Rogue Showdown and Times 35:28 Strategy Breakdown and Mind Games 39:49 Live Play by Play Finish 42:32 Thank You DMs and Air Rhino Hype 45:09 Air Rhino Features and Training Ideas 49:16 Building a Rogue Barbell 54:23 Alaska Media and WZA Hype 57:55 Casino Night and Going Live 01:02:15 Weekly Schedule and Sign Off

Three CrossFit athletes livestream and catch up while James is away at an Adidas preseason athlete testing camp. They share recent run-ins with Heber and Rich Froning during a Salt Lake hunting expo weekend and talk hunting content, including the Seek One Productions channel (Lee Ellis). The conversation shifts into mental resilience and mindset shifts, centered on Jason’s CrossFit Games experience: his emotional low after Running Isabel, the reset he made before the final event, and how warmup misses can disappear once he’s on the competition floor. They discuss mental toughness vs discipline vs maturity, how they process bad training days, and tell stories about quitting or nearly quitting workouts, including sandbag clean standards, ring height issues, and tough interval sessions. They trade favorite memories of each other from competitions like the Games, Mesa, Wodapalooza, and team moments (including an unbroken heavy synchronized wall-ball set), and mention plans to team up in Miami next month. They also announce they’ve started a Bible study and debate Bible translations and reading approaches. Finally, they outline Open-related punishments with a fan poll (milk mile, dance performance, stand-up comedy night, public shame poster in an outfit, singing a song about the winners, a loser outfit for a quarterfinals workout, and waxing—debating Brazilian vs bikini), plus a season-long penalty where the overall loser buys a billboard near the San Jose airport/SAP Center saying they “suck at the Open.” The episode ends with updates on garage upgrades, new equipment plans, and a new “Be a savage” barbell. 00:00 Welcome Back (Minus James): Adidas Trip & Preseason Testing 01:39 Salt Lake Catch-Up: Heber, Mars, and the Hunting Expo Workout 02:27 Forklift Viewer Shoutout + The ‘Avid’ YouTube Debate 04:01 Hunting YouTube Rabbit Hole: Seek One / Lee Ellis 06:57 CrossFit Mayhem & Quarterfinals Location Talk (Boise?) 08:16 Next Month Travel Plans + Pivot to a New Topic 09:00 Mental Resilience at the Games: Jason’s Mindset Shift Story 12:39 Handling the Spiral: Warmup Nerves, Thrusters, and ‘What Would You Do?’ 17:06 Training Headspace: Bad Days, Missed Lifts, and Keeping Highs/Lows Small 23:59 Quitting Workouts & Coach Conversations: When to Shut It Down 29:10 Defining Mental Toughness: Echo Bike Tell-Tales & Discipline vs Grit 38:56 Adrenaline, Max Lifts, and a New Definition of Toughness 39:50 Winning the Last Event: What Mental Toughness Looks Like at the Games 41:12 Defining the Buckets: Toughness vs Discipline vs Awareness 41:45 Ranking Each Other (No Poll Allowed): Who Embodies What? 42:59 Favorite Memories: Jason’s Games Comeback & Competitor Perspective 44:27 dLAN’s Mesa Rally + Waterpalooza Rivalries 47:33 The Legendary Sync Wall Balls Story (Team Waterpalooza 2022) 53:31 Justin Memories: Mic’d Up, Rogue Run, and the Long Road Back 57:04 WFP Decision Talk + Dream Team Plans for Miami 59:17 Bible Study & Translation Debate: History Book or Love Letter? 01:03:47 Open Punishments Poll: Milk Mile, Standup, Waxing, and the Billboard Finale 01:10:24 Training Motivation for the Open + Predicting Week 1 01:12:09 Garage Gym Upgrades & Signing Off Until Next Week

CrossFit Talk, Conspiracy Theories, and Open Punishments: Boys Interrupted Podcast In this episode of Boys Interrupted, the crew—Jayson, Justin, James, and Dallin—discuss a range of topics from golfing and chiropractor appointments to conspiracy theories, and cryptocurrency investments. They dive deep into intriguing subjects like aliens, the possibility of a fake moon landing, and the future of the World Fitness Series (WFP). They also talk about their experiences, including participating in fitness challenges, upcoming open announcements, and the logistics of CrossFit competitions. The episode is filled with their usual banter, including planning for open punishment ideas and a potential Bible study. Don't miss this lively, thought-provoking discussion! 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:36 Golf Talk and Active Rest 02:05 Social Media Trends and Reels 03:32 Marathon and Mining Adventures 09:51 Cryptocurrency and Investments 21:43 Conspiracy Theories and Aliens 30:22 Philosophical Debates and Religion 32:59 Bible Study Prank and Philosophical Musings 33:58 Debating the Creation of Earth and Fossils 34:30 CrossFit Games and Athlete Participation 36:38 Training Age and Future Plans 39:50 Open Punishments and Fun Challenges 41:24 Speculating on Open Workouts 52:16 Gaming and Fast Food Habits 56:22 Podcast Game and Final Thoughts

In this episode, the boys discuss a variety of topics ranging from the quality and cost of food overseas to humorous anecdotes about wardrobe choices and unexpected moments during their podcast recording. They delve into their competition experiences, tips on handling athlete briefings, and share insights on their preparation routines. There's also a light-hearted conversation about which retired CrossFit athletes they would bring back to compete. The episode rounds off with a fun fact segment and plans for the upcoming World Fitness Finals. Tune in for a mix of humor, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of CrossFit athletes. 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 01:07 Food Struggles Abroad 02:22 Currency and Cost of Living 04:13 Semi-Formal Attire Discussion 05:41 Representing Other Countries 09:02 Upcoming Competition and Training 10:52 LASIK Surgery Experience 12:56 Technical Difficulties and Eye Surgery 15:33 Athlete Briefings and Competition Questions 17:26 Training and Competition Strategies 22:01 Workout Challenges and Prize Money 23:00 CrossFit Legends and Personal Reflections 25:09 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

Welcome to Episode 46 of our podcast, where we celebrate the holiday spirit with our Secret Santa Christmas special! Join us for a festive episode filled with Christmas cheer, thoughtful gifts, and lots of laughs. We discuss our favorite past competitions, upcoming events, and dive into some unique CrossFit challenges. Plus, get a sneak peek at the names of the workouts for the Mode Classic and hear about some memorable highlights from the CFE Championship. Don't miss out on a fun-filled episode with your favorite hosts! 00:00 Introduction and Christmas Spirit 01:08 Secret Santa Preparations 02:05 Secret Santa Gift Exchange Begins 03:14 Gift Reactions and Discussions 06:31 Unexpected Interruptions and Side Conversations 08:02 More Gift Unwrapping and Reactions 11:52 Final Thoughts and Reflections 34:09 Forgotten Gifts and Coffee Setups 35:18 Calendar Inspiration and Underwear Stories 36:50 Hide and Seek and Competition Recap 38:48 Workout Challenges and Partner Competitions 44:54 Event Names and Workout Guesses 48:39 Favorite Workouts and Unique Events 57:32 CrossFit Games and The Ranch 01:05:22 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

The boys are back and diving into a lively discussion about recent workouts, competitions, and fitness journeys. They chat about the WFP, CrossFit training, epic fails, and the specifics of their workouts and competitions. There's also an amusing segment on their thoughts on muscle-ups and rebounding box jumps, and they share personal stories about coaching, training, and future plans, including Justin's upcoming LASIK surgery. A lot of camaraderie, some friendly banter, and plenty of fitness talk make this an entertaining and insightful episode. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:04 Workout Updates and Challenges 03:50 Training Stories and Experiences 09:45 Coaching and Competition Insights 14:26 Upcoming Plans and Events 36:55 Immediate Post-Surgery Expectations 37:43 Vision Challenges and Frustrations 38:41 Eye Surgery Consultations and Decisions 40:38 Blood Work and Needle Phobia 43:19 Cortisone Shots and Joint Injuries 44:53 CrossFit Competitions and Training 52:58 Rebounding Box Jumps Debate 01:05:01 Parenthood and Athletic Performance 01:08:14 Wrapping Up and Future Plans