There's some DBE on this week's episode! Danielle Brandon joins Lauren Kalil to talk about Imposter Syndrome, using fitness as an outlet and her upcoming documentary "Danielle Brandon Energy." Sean, Tommy and Lauren also go through the top headlines of the week including an athlete who is currently battling a shoulder injury. Plus, we review the good and the bad of the 2024 Open. This episode is presented by R.A.D®. Head to rad-global.com and check out all their gear to get tuned for the future.

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the controversy around Tudor Magda and Emily Claws 24.2 scores, their thoughts around the Open programming, and what grade they would give the Open as a whole. Our contestants include James Hobart, Ellia Miller and Kenny Johnson. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef  

Tia Toomey is bowing out of the 24.3 announcement, but some big names are stepping in. Meanwhile, CrossFit continues to set records for viewership for the Open. Two more athletes have announced they are taking a break from their respective sports. Sean, Tommy and Lauren get perspective from Kara Saunders on why burnout seems to be affecting women more than me. CrossFit has hired a new CMO in Jenna Hauca. The crew talks about what they would like to see happen under her watch. This episode is presented by R.A.D.®. Head to rad-global.com to check out all their latest gear and get tuned for the future.

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss why fewer female Games athletes choose to go individual compared to the men's field, predictions for 24.3, and what we can expect to see in Quarterfinals this year. Our contestants include Justin Cotler, Chase Ingraham, and Lauren Smith. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

Star power is coming to the live announcement of 24.2! WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins the show to talk about how he got the opportunity to announce the workout, how CrossFit has helped him prolong his career in the ring, and whether or not he will curb stomp Dave Castro. HYROX continues to grow in popularity and many CrossFit athletes are starting to enter races around the globe. Founder and CEO Christian Toetzke talks with Sean about why he started HYROX, what a typical event looks like, and what its popularity has grown so quickly. Emma Cary recently announced she is going to step away from competition. The crew discusses if it's time to makes some changes to the teenage competition and what those could be. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether we should rethink the structure of the teen CrossFit Games, the impact Seth Rollins could have on Crossfit, and predictions for 24.2 Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, and Tim Paulson Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

Mal O'Brien recenly made the decision to sit out the 2024 season. She talks with Lauren Kalil about working on discovering who she is, what her perfect day looks like, when she started feeling like she needed to step away from competing, and what it's been like taking up surfing. Sean, Lauren and Tommy talk through the headlines of the week and give their predictions for who will prevail in 24.1. CrossFit Invictus has a unveiled a new super team last week. Tommy talks with Josh Al-Chamaa about how Chandler Smith and Lauren Fisher got involved, and how they stay motivated after achieving the ultimate goal in the team competition at the CrossFit Games. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss who the favorite super team is this season, movement predictions for 24.1, and the biggest benefit of moving the Rogue Invitational to Scotland. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Jason Khalipa, and Justin Cotler. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: https://thirdzy.com/DEATHBY?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=youtube&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=death_by

When Dave Castro starts dropping clues, you know the Open is officially upon us. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss his latest "hint" and rundown the top headlines from the past week. More details about the Open announcements continue to emerge, Invictus has a super team and the PFAA believes the children are our future. Haley Adams joins the show to talk about what led her to the decision that she is going to compete in 2024, how she got back into a positive head space and why she wants to be a blogger for a major theme park. Laura Horvath recently finished 7th at the European Weightlifting Championships. Her brother Kristof talks to Tommy Marquez about her performance and what other goals outside of CrossFit she may have. This episiode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss whether they love or hate 24.2 being held at Justin Medeiros' home gym, what the most exciting Open matchup will be, and what they would change about the Open announcements. Our contestants include James Hobart, Niki Braizer, Tim Paulson and Travis Mayer. Want to maximize your recovery while you sleep? Use code "Deathby" to save 20% on all Thirdzy purchases through link below: thirdzy.com/deathby