Wex Appeal - Barbells, Beats & Buffoonery

Nik Walker is currently leading the Broadway cast of “Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations”. Before that he spent 3 years as Aaron Burr in the Broadway and touring companies of the smash hit “Hamilton”. He is a self proclaimed cinephile, theme park nerd and all things MCU. We talked about theater life during a pandemic and how he has passed the time as a Professor at NYU. Nik Walker on social media: Instagram.com/nikkywalks Twitter.com/nikkywalks Please consider making a donation to help support those on Broadway and the Arts who are currently out of work due to the pandemic. Click the link below and every dollar you donate is currently being matched to provide groceries, medication and hope. donate.broadwaycares.org Today’s show brought to you by dukecannon.com Use promo code “BBWEX2021” to save 10% off your order.

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Danielle Brandon is an ICON in the sport of fitness. So what is more iconic than having a podcast interview on a Pirate Ship? DB talks why she skipped Mayhem, what job she would have if not in fitness, CrossFit Games and WFP. You don't want to miss what she has to say.Brought to you by Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10%321Podium.com/WEXAPPEAL will get you 25% Off the best supplements in the game.HeroBarbell.com and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% off the best barbells and accessories on the market.Make your Coffee Game STRONG with Strong Coffee Company. www.strongcoffeecompany.com and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% off your order

Carlos Bown is one of the best in the content creation game today. He is the Media Director for Pensacola Beach Brawl and is well known for his work in the Functional Fitness landscape. We talk about putting together a great team, how to make your own mark in the industry and what pushed him to pursue his career. Episode brought to you by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order.

Jason Grubb is the 5x CrossFit Games Masters Champion and the winningest athlete in CrossFit Masters Games history. We had an amazing conversation about training as a Masters Athlete and how Bolder Athlete started. Not only is he winning every time he steps on the floor but now he is bringing those strategies to over 500+ athletes through his training program. Definitely a great chat.Brought to you by Blackout Barbell. Go to BlackoutBarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your next order.

Claire Bays wears many hats. MC, Podcast Host, Personal Trainer and is a vibe. She is just a ball of positive energy and came by the Blackout Barbell Tent in between events to chat about life in Texas, Pro Wrestling and her new status of Fiance. We had a short chat before she headed back out onto the event floor to MC for Pensacola Beach Brawl.Sponsored by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order.

Alli Shiver (aka. @alli_loves_lifting86) is a hilarious content creator, CrossFit Coach and social media guru. She stopped by the Blackout Barbell Podcast tent to chat about Beach Brawl and how Dark Humor is the best kind of humor. We had "Tiny Hands" High Fives, a ton of laughs and buffoonery ensued.Sponsored by Blackout Barbell. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order.

Hattie Kanyo broke onto the seen last year as a Rookie at the CrossFit Games. Now she is looking towards a second return to the Games as well as throwing her hat in the ring for the World Fitness Project. She talks about what her season is going to look like, her favorite music choices in the gym and how she keeps loose making funny videos with her friends.She is also part of the Blackout Barbell Fam. Go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your very own Wex Appeal Podcast shirt.

Live from the Experience Stage at TYR Wodapalooza in Miami. Wex hosted a panel with Brent Fikowski of the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association), Ed Blanch from the AFJ (Association of Fitness Judges) and Joshua Hicks the Safety Advisor for the PFAA and Safety Director for TYR Wodapalooza.They talked about the governance and professionalism in the sport. We also discussed the roles of the PFAA and AFJ and how they work together with safety to insure fair play and safety. In this conversation we also talked Brent Fikowski into getting back onto the competition floor as a Judge.

Friend of the Show Fee Saghafi stops by the TYR Wodapalooza Experience Stage to chat with Wex about he upcoming competitive season as well as how you can "Train with Fee" in one of her workshops. Guest Host Stella Wexler joins the show as well to ask questions of one of her favorite CrossFit athletes.

Brock Yost and Stephanie Price are the Directors of the Teen CrossFit Games and the leaders of the PIT Fitness Ranch and the FIT Teen Throwdown. They sit down to talk all things teens and the future of Functional Fitness with the next generation. We do a full rundown of the entire season and what the teen division can expect to see this year. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast @wexappealpodcast on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter and TikTok SPONSOR INFO: Blackout Barbell - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order at blackoutbarbell.shop Podium Nutrition - www.321Podium.com/wexappeal to save 25% OFF your order Hero Barbell Co. - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% OFF your order at www.herobarbell.com Strong Coffee Company - use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 15% OFF your order at www.strongcoffeecompany.com

Shawn McClelland is the Owner of Blackout Barbell Apparel. They are a small business that is making a big impact in the CrossFit space. If you have been to any of the big competitions in the Southeast you have no doubt seen them there. Shawn sits down and talks about how it all started and how they have now become a household name while sponsoring Games Athletes, Content Creators and Rising Stars. There is also a little "Easter Egg" in the episode that could score you Free gear from Blackout as well as some Podium Supplements.

Duff Goldman first came on the scene with his hit show Ace of Cakes. Since then he has gone on to host and judge in many of your favorite Food Network cooking competitions. He talks about how he got into cooking after being big into sports in school. We talk about the challenges of staying healthy and how he wanted to get healthy so he could be around for his family. This is a great conversation as well about music and his passion for life. This episode brought to you by: Blackout Barbell Apparel - go to blackoutbarbell.shop and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off your order Podium Nutrition - go to 321Podium.com/WexAppeal to save 25% Off your supplements. They have the best in Protein, Preworkout, Creatine and more. Hero Barbell Company - go to herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% Off on barbells, weights and accessories.

Matt Torres and Micah Shoemaker are co-owners of Brute Strength Training. They reached out to have Wex interview them about all the brand new changes that came about this past year. They talk through the re-branding of Brute as well as the move from Naples to Jacksonville and the opportunities that will provide. This episode is in collaboration with the Brute Strength Podcast as well. Make sure to like and follow their page for info as they announce future plans. Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: Hero Barbell (@freeherobarbell) is the newest sponsor of the show. Get yourself a brand new barbell and use promo code "WEXAPPEAL" to save 10% off your order. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

Colten Mertens has quickly become a fan favorite in the CrossFit Competition circuit. He competed as an individual this year at TYR WZA in Miami and even called his shot for an event win. We talk about his new barbell, trash talk and his move to join the PRVN camp. To help support the Robison Family you can check out the two links below: GoFundMe: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-brad-beat-this-battle⁠ Barbell Voodoo #BradStrong Shirt: https://barbellvoodoo.com/bradstrong/ You can follow Colten on IG @colten_mertens Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

Dallin Pepper is a 5x CrossFit Games athlete and is the 3x Fittest Teen on Earth. On the show today we take a deep dive into his TYR WZA team that was just announced as well as why he is a true Harry Potter Fan and Jayson Hopper is not. We also talk about moving Brute to Jacksonville and how training looks a little different now. To help support the Robison Family as Brad battles stage for cancer you can check out the two links below: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-brad-beat-this-battle Barbell Voodoo #BradStrong Shirt: https://barbellvoodoo.com/bradstrong/ You can follow Dallinon IG @dallinpepper Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

Fee Saghafi is a 2x CrossFit Games athlete that trains out of Brute. They just announced a big move with Brute HQ moving to Jacksonville. She sits down to talk about how her life has changed since qualifying to the Games and getting married the following week. She is also on the Board for the PFAA (Professional Fitness Athletes Association) representing North America East and we discuss her role and the future of the sport. You can follow Fee on IG @fee.saghafi Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

Sammy Moniz is the wife of Mat Fraser and they just recently welcomed their brand new baby girl into the world shortly after the CrossFit Games were finished. Sammy makes her first media interview since the birth of their baby. Apart from being a new mom she is also the Chief Brand Officer for HWPO Training as well as a cookbook author of "Feeding the Frasers". We talk about how they are adjusting to life as new parents as well as balancing work, fitness and if there will be a new cookbook in the works. We also take a trip down memory lane to talk about her time as a wedding DJ. You can follow Sammy on IG @sammymoniz and @hwpotraining Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Go to www.herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for a one per customer 10% OFF discount. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

Frank Savarese is a former collegiate baseball player, graduate of the United States Naval Academy. After a 20-year Marine Corps career flying F/A-18A-D Hornets he became a decorated combat veteran, carrier naval aviator, TOPGUN graduate, and squadron commander. Having retired from the Marine Corps in 2022, he now flys Boeing 747s for UPS, while also being a part of HERO. Greg Spillane is a former collegiate football player for San Diego State University, with a deep competitive edge and entrepreneurial spirit. Greg has founded several companies across different industries, showcasing his knack for new product development. Holding an MBA from the University of Southern California, he’s affectionately known as the group’s mad scientist. Along with Mike Butler, they are the three founders of HERO Barbell that is making a splash in the fitness space with their equipment. Go to www.herobarbell.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for a one per customer 10% OFF discount. You can follow HERO Barbell Co. on Instagram and on (@freeherobarbell) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.

Emily Fenton sits down with Wex for coffee and a chat. Emily has been a gymnast since the age of 2 and fell in love with being in the gym in her teens. Her passion for fitness led her to become a certified personal trainer as well as competing in bodybuilding and ranking high as an NPC Bikini Competitor. Most recently she was signed by REDCON1 as an Ambassador. You can follow Emily on Instagram and on YouTube (@fitwithfenton) Follow Wex Appeal Podcast (@wexappealpodcast) on YouTube, Instagram, FaceBook, Threads and X. Sponsor Info: THUNDRBRO (@thundrbro) you can get your shred challenge on today with Dave Lipson. Join the 30 Day Shred Challenge at www.thundrbro.com and use code "WEXAPPEAL" for 20% OFF and a FREE Month of Muscle Anarchy. Strong Coffee Company (@strongcoffeecompany) use Promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 15% OFF your order. Go to www.strongcoffeecompany.com Blackout Barbell (@blackout_xx_barbell) go to www.blackoutbarbell.shop and use promo Code "WEXAPPEAL" for 10% Off your total order.