Friendly Conversations with Brian Friend

We catch up and preview the past week and look ahead to this week. PC and Brian also discuss some of the top news going on in the fitness space and are joined by guests to get further information. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

One of the exciting parts of the CrossFit Games Semifinals is watching the evolution of young athletes. Every year, a young up-and-coming athlete makes a name for him or herself. We are joined by Erica Folo, who will be competing in Knoxville, Tennesee, at the Syndicate Crown Semifinal. After her 2018 CrossFit Games appearance as a team followed by 2023 CrossFit Games team appearance she is looking to book her ticket as an elite individual to the 2024 CrossFit Games. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

One of the exciting parts of the CrossFit Games Semifinals is watching the evolution of young athletes. Every year, a young up-and-coming athlete makes a name for him or herself. We are joined by Nina Vragovic, who will be competing in Knoxville, Tennesee, at the Syndicate Crown Semifinal. With one goal in mind, a trip to the 2024 Games. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Both team and Individual CrossFit Games Semifinal Workouts were released late this afternoon. Brian and PC give their first takes on the workouts and what fans, coaches, and athletes should expect from the programming. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

This CrossFit power couple comes on to discuss how they balance their coach/athlete relationship during Quarterfinals. What is the secret behind Underdogs Training for coaches and athletes alike? Goals on and off the competition floor. Who's dog is cuter and much, much more! Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Brian and PC sit down with CrossFit Thor to talk about his CrossFit career, coaching and his experience with United Grid. Follow Griffin Watch on YouTube Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Brian is back from South Carolina and he recaps Crash Crescendo with PC. The two finally get a better view of the now finalized individual Quarterfinal leaderboard and discuss what sticks out to them initially. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

PC sits down with Semifinal qualifier Andrea Nisler just a few months after giving birth. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Bella returns to talk CrossFit Games Individual Quarterfinals and the ever-changing leaderboard. e are also joined by Mike Halpin from Known and Knowable as well as Underdogs Athletics head coach and founder Justin Cotler on their thoughts of the craziness! As we speak the leaderboard is experiencing changes as penalties have been assessed leaving some notable names Games season in peril. We look at the surprises and breakout performances of this stage while discussing what stood out to them. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Brian is joined by J.R. Howell to preview this weekends Crash Crescendo Competition. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

PC and Brian review the quarterfinal leaderboard. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Brian and PC discuss the first part of the individual Quarterfinals. The unofficial results of workouts 1 and 2 are out and they comb through the leaderboard and discuss what stuck out for them. They also recap "Taylor vs. the World" and catch up on some of the news that came out over the weekend. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

It's finally upon us! Part 2 of the CrossFit Games season, the Individual Quarterfinals! The workouts were released and PC and Brian take a glance at them but they aren't doing it alone. They bring in one of the talented and up-and-coming coaches in the CrossFit space in HWPO's Josh Godinez. We get his thoughts on the workouts and also learn a little bit more about this 27-year old Texas native, how he's adjusted to his life in Vermont and his experience as a rookie coach at the 2023 CrossFit Games. We also talk about this week's "Friend of the Week" and other news in the fitness space! Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

You might have seen the B.Friendly Stats Strength of Field Rating System in our preview of the SandClash and Eurasia Championships...but what exactly are these ranking systems and what criteria is used to determine rankings in thsi system? Well Brian and Chad brings in none other than Barclay Dale from B.Friendly Stats to discuss this system. Who are the top overall athletes in this system? Where does Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr rank? They crew goes over this and much, much more! Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

PC and Brian didn't dive into the European team Quarterfinals last week as they wanted to bring an expert in to discuss the growing strength of field that is the European team division. That expert is Simen Aaslund from Kriger training. One of the top coaches in Europe, he has helped coach multiple teams including some of the record 13 that will fall under the Kriger training camp. We will discuss those teams as well as the other top teams in Europe including CrossFit Walleye Orka, Crossfit Zarautz TrainingCult, C23 CrossFit the Progrm Motion and many more! Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

2017 captain of the "World's Fittest Team" and CrossFit analyst Adrian Conway joins Brian and PC to discuss a highly competitive men's field in this year's North America West region. Will Patrick Vellner repeat as a Semifinal champion? Will two-time "Fittest Man on Earth" Justin Medeiros regain his footing as the person to beat? Will Samuel Kwant finally get his do respect? What newcomer is poised to breakout? Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Our apologies for the bad connection with Casper Laws to begin the show. We will have him back on when he upgrades from dial-up to further discuss what he has planned in the future for "Forged Competitions" and the new, rebranded Summit Games. Head to 13:22 mark of the show to hear Bella discuss the ABLE Games, PC unveils the "Friend of the Week", then all three go into further details on the CrossFit Games Team Quarterfinals. They discuss the strength of field in Oceania, the many Invictus teams, the potential Kriger Peak 360 vs. Invictus Games showdown, the Mayhem meltdown, Underdogs making a move to be top dogs and much, much more! Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Two-time Semifinalist Alexys D'Tiole joins Brian and PC to discuss the stacked women's field in this year's North America East region. Which superstar athlete will struggle? Which athlete will breakthrough and make their rookie appearance at the Games? Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

Brian and PC are joined by Bella as all three recap the week in fitness that was as well as preview the upcoming week. Topics of discussion will be the REPS AHEAD Pro 2 showcase, The Crown teen competition and much more. Bella on Instagram Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/

THE. CHAMP. IS. HERE. The five-time "Fittest Man on Earth" joins Brian and PC to catch us all up on what he's been up to. How has fatherhood been treating him, what's new with HWPO, what new projects he has his hands in and his thoughts on the state of affairs CrossFit. Visit us on our website at bfriendlyfitness.com Connect with us on Instagram BFriendly on InstagramBrian on InstagramPC on InstagramBella on InstagramChad on Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Home Grown Releaf Use code Friend20 at checkout! https://hgrcbd.com/ Subscribe to the weekly B.Friendly Fitness Digest Delivered to your inbox every Friday Morning! https://bfriendlyfitness.ck.page/