If the WFP turns out to be a success in a few years CF HQ should sell the Games to them and use that money to sponsor the WFP, have their banner all over the place, and people won’t be able to tell the difference so it will still get people into the affiliates. Then HQ could focus on supporting the affiliates and go back to war for our health.
The 2005-2007 strongman season split from “Worlds Strongest Man” and the new “IFSA” series. The majority of the best athletes went to the “IFSA” comp which was heavier and overall a better competition series, but it ended up folding and everyone went back to WSM. Mariusz Pudzianowski won 2 of those years when nobody was there and now he’s the only 5 time champ. My point is Willy’s comp could be better than the games but being the “CrossFit Games” champion means more than all the others competitions.
RE WFP - Surely they’re not just saying every placement gets $x because they’re not paying the challengers only the 20 signed. So if they said you get paid down to 30th place they would be paying everyone not just the 20 signed
Yes, same question -please don’t use Sevan’s crazy conspiracy maga lingo. Some of us don’t listen to him ever and for very valid reasons. I know you aren’t religion and politics free but appreciate that you mainly keep it away in your shows.
@@NickFreije well thank you and that’s not surprising. I am happy to live in a world of science, I’d be scared with RFK coming and eradicating polio vaccines etc. Living my best life with living elderly relatives with up to 4 Covid jabs 😂 and among a population that got through Covid much better than the US. @christianketler3667 just 3 Pfizers personally ❤ Also a bunch of other vaccines.
About the Wodapalooza, I think you underestimate how good of a surface hard sand can be. It’s probably a bit moist and compacted and since I’ve heard that they have had Polo matches there or other equestrian events - they are in general on compacted sand (unless it’s turf) and that surface is more comparable to a soccer field.
1:14:57 what kind of buyer is best case scenario and what kind of buyer is worst case scenario? I.E. worst case scenario another investment firm or the Sheikh.
The fact yall are so caught up on “hard sand” shows how foreign to the beach yall are. Hard sand beaches is very normal, and some beaches have hard and soft sand parts.
A bidding war would be so funny but on a serious note I hope it doesn’t happen and rogue, CrossFit and WFP can put their differences aside and have a meeting and coordinate the separate events and schedules so benefit everyone whether that means combining forces and making one super competition or something else. I personally wouldn’t be mad if all 3 puts all their money and resources together to make one super competition but I have to say I am liking the WFP’s format better than CrossFit as it seems more and more exciting as the details come out.
If the WFP doesn’t tie itself to CrossFit branding wont it be able to cater to other fitness organizations/athletes eventually? Why does it need to verge with CrossFit?
Contradicting my comment from the previous podcast, if the WFP pushes exclusivity and intentionally competes with the Games, then I won't watch/follow it regardless of the athletes there....I'll find new athletes to root for throughout the season, like the PGA Tour over LIV.
As an Aussie, I can't believe how butt hurt so many Americans get over issues that they don't agree with. It's not being mean or offensive to have a different view.
The 1% in the Open qualify for the online (in affiliate) semifinals. Also, most sanctionals will use the Open score to qualify. So Open performance will matter a lot
What's going on with wodapalooza? Why does it feel like a taboo subject? Last year was priceless with miced-up team Dog tyr. New venue as well. Branstetter did such a great job! If any of the crew was going, I would go... wtf?
“Just because you give to good causes doesn’t mean you are a good person”. Flawed statement because there is no such thing as good people and bad people. But if there was such a thing- Greg would be in the good category
If the WFP turns out to be a success in a few years CF HQ should sell the Games to them and use that money to sponsor the WFP, have their banner all over the place, and people won’t be able to tell the difference so it will still get people into the affiliates. Then HQ could focus on supporting the affiliates and go back to war for our health.
I had a similar thought.
Best show you have done all year 😂
You’re living up to your name 😂
Great show 1 of 2025, looking forward to 51 more ❣️
The 2005-2007 strongman season split from “Worlds Strongest Man” and the new “IFSA” series. The majority of the best athletes went to the “IFSA” comp which was heavier and overall a better competition series, but it ended up folding and everyone went back to WSM. Mariusz Pudzianowski won 2 of those years when nobody was there and now he’s the only 5 time champ. My point is Willy’s comp could be better than the games but being the “CrossFit Games” champion means more than all the others competitions.
Interesting conversation! I like John’s challenges.
John, send all the olipop to my house. It’s amazing, sorry your taste buds are broken 😂😂😂
RE WFP - Surely they’re not just saying every placement gets $x because they’re not paying the challengers only the 20 signed. So if they said you get paid down to 30th place they would be paying everyone not just the 20 signed
We need a mountain for Johns’s drink choices.
😂
Tyler always just seems just a little drunk. I’m here for it
37:37 what are The 49ers?
Yes, same question -please don’t use Sevan’s crazy conspiracy maga lingo. Some of us don’t listen to him ever and for very valid reasons. I know you aren’t religion and politics free but appreciate that you mainly keep it away in your shows.
@@aha8008you probably got at least four 49ers
@@aha8008though you insulted my friend Sevan I will still answer your question. 49ers refers to the vax
@@NickFreije well thank you and that’s not surprising. I am happy to live in a world of science, I’d be scared with RFK coming and eradicating polio vaccines etc. Living my best life with living elderly relatives with up to 4 Covid jabs 😂 and among a population that got through Covid much better than the US. @christianketler3667 just 3 Pfizers personally ❤ Also a bunch of other vaccines.
51:35 to 52:20 says it all. Everything else is just a brutally hard business lesson.
About the Wodapalooza, I think you underestimate how good of a surface hard sand can be. It’s probably a bit moist and compacted and since I’ve heard that they have had Polo matches there or other equestrian events - they are in general on compacted sand (unless it’s turf) and that surface is more comparable to a soccer field.
1:14:57 what kind of buyer is best case scenario and what kind of buyer is worst case scenario? I.E. worst case scenario another investment firm or the Sheikh.
Tyler, you'll have to go to the West Town Mall in Knoxville, to walk around. The East Towne Mall is gone. It was demolished in 2021.
What!!!!
That sounds like Dave Castro doing the podcast intro
Don’t feel bad John. My first team meeting as a new manager, I was two minutes late, and my director wouldn’t let me in.
”Maybe Albany will be better”….. so are the CrossFit Games 2025 in Albany..!? 1:58:37
The fact yall are so caught up on “hard sand” shows how foreign to the beach yall are. Hard sand beaches is very normal, and some beaches have hard and soft sand parts.
A bidding war would be so funny but on a serious note I hope it doesn’t happen and rogue, CrossFit and WFP can put their differences aside and have a meeting and coordinate the separate events and schedules so benefit everyone whether that means combining forces and making one super competition or something else. I personally wouldn’t be mad if all 3 puts all their money and resources together to make one super competition but I have to say I am liking the WFP’s format better than CrossFit as it seems more and more exciting as the details come out.
Schedule for grid league isn’t defined yet, John whatever you know is just rumors haha
My sources are not held to just CrossFit artur ;)
JY let me get the rest of that oli pop if you don’t want it!
If the WFP doesn’t tie itself to CrossFit branding wont it be able to cater to other fitness organizations/athletes eventually? Why does it need to verge with CrossFit?
Contradicting my comment from the previous podcast, if the WFP pushes exclusivity and intentionally competes with the Games, then I won't watch/follow it regardless of the athletes there....I'll find new athletes to root for throughout the season, like the PGA Tour over LIV.
As an Aussie, I can't believe how butt hurt so many Americans get over issues that they don't agree with. It's not being mean or offensive to have a different view.
We stand up for our rights and not let them be trampled on by our government unlike you Aussie pussies
Wait so the top 1% can’t just sign up for the in-person semi of their region and there is a separate qualifier? What’s the point of the open then?
The 1% in the Open qualify for the online (in affiliate) semifinals.
Also, most sanctionals will use the Open score to qualify. So Open performance will matter a lot
What's going on with wodapalooza? Why does it feel like a taboo subject? Last year was priceless with miced-up team Dog tyr. New venue as well. Branstetter did such a great job! If any of the crew was going, I would go... wtf?
John s****** on olipop! ☠🤣🤣🤣 This guy cannot get any better
Crash was better entertainment than the games, all because of big moma JY!
breaking news CNN is branching out and covering CrossFit news and has hired John Young from The Barbell Spin…..😂 sorry John we still love you
Maybe sand is better flooring if it rains?
Spin was humiliated by Dallin on the coffee podcast . Dallin mocked him at will
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Tyler’s prediction are just so bad it’s wild lol
The games cannot be the final for WFP. Contracts give the 20 athletes a guarantee to the final. The Games you are never guaranteed a spot.
I’m ok with the WFP doing their thing, unless they push for exclusivity. Then, screw ‘em.
I just realized that Spin‘s initials are bs.
Would be the case if his last name was actually Spin!
@ it is.
@1:28:15 I hate to tell you JY but you're already insufferable 😂
“Just because you give to good causes doesn’t mean you are a good person”. Flawed statement because there is no such thing as good people and bad people.
But if there was such a thing- Greg would be in the good category
What do you mean by saying there is no distinction between good and bad people?
@@BernhardKohlicould give a long answer. But in short, I guess I’d say it’s not black and white like that. We all do good and bad things.