The P.O.P Podcast

Episode 18: It's time for change

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:10:47 GMT

We know, WE KNOW, it’s been a while since our last chat, so there’s lots to catch up on.

Mainly, the CrossFit Open - Brit did it and so did most of you guys - so it's the perfect time for a debrief.

Riz was watching it all play out from the sidelines and almost had Brit floored when she suggested she pull the pin on Quarter Finals (SAY WHAT?!)

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Episode 17: We're back baby!

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 03:51:27 GMT

Y'all P.O.P is back and we're ready for a MASSIVE 2023! We've packed a lot into this long-overdue catch-up, including Brit's move back home to Brisbane, our goals for this year, Riz even turns on the waterworks but HAPPY TEARS, we promise!

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Episode 16: Coaching & competing in weightlifting

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:23 GMT

Lots to catch up this week with Rhian recently competing and coaching in the Australian weightlifting federation's state titles.

Olympic coach Aimee Anaya Everett also gets a mention, as we talk about her conversation with Mat Fraser, and juicy knowledge bombs from their years of competing (and coaching) in weightlifting at the highest level.

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Episode 15: Finding balance with a new schedule

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:36:23 GMT

This week's episode, she’s back! Brit gives us an insight into moving cities and adjusting from her full-time athlete life, returning back to work.

From Woolworths and snacks, to learning to lift with weightlifting straps, this episode is jam packed.

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Episode 14: How stress can impact your training

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:18:42 GMT

This week our friend Jordenne Troy returns to the POP Podcast. Riz and Jordenne get into the nitty-gritty of stress and how it can manifest in your body. Here's hoping it'll give you an insight into stress response and how it may impact your training.

Episode 13: ICYMI

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 07:29:51 GMT

The last two weeks have been crazy here at POP HQ. Brit got a new job and Rhian was pretty under the weather. In today's episode, we give you a quick update on the details, how we're coping and trying to learn from the experience.

Episode 12: Going FORWARD to basics with LA Gold Gymnastics

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:00:27 GMT

We never really did gymnastics as children & I think like many CrossFitters we were in too much of a hurry to learn all the sexy skills, and tried to skip through the basics as quickly as possible.

Our guest this week is one of the owners of LA Gold Gymnastics. Brit's a not-so-closest fan of their social media, showcasing young gymnasts, who are meticulous with every skill, drill and position.

AS ADULTS, it’s time to take note!

Episode 11: Mastering (& challenging) your double unders

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:08:55 GMT

This week our special guest is the godfather of the double under. Well not exactly, but David Newman is the founder of RXSmartGear. The company not only revolutionised the jump rope for CrossFit, but also the art of teaching athletes to master that tricky but necessary skill, the double under!

Turns out single unders are back in vogue and we’ve also got plenty of new tricks to try, even drills to master our double under crossover.

We LOVE Dave’s perspective on all things training, so whether you’re yet to master your double unders or don’t even miss a beat seeing 500 plus in a workout, listen up.

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Episode 10: Struggling for motivation?

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:00:18 GMT

If you love a bit of motivational chat, we're no good for that sh***, sorry! In fact, it might surprise you, we're not actually big believers in needing motivation at all to get results in the gym.

We think we've got a better alternative, so if you've come here looking for a spark to get started, or just trying to get out of a rut listen up!

Episode 9: Family & Fitness with Mia Hesketh

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:00:39 GMT

This week our special guest is our long time gym crush Mia Hesketh. Not only is Mia one of CrossFit's heavy hitters, she's also now balancing life as a professional athlete with being a mum.

Proof you can't always believe everything you see on social media, Mia shares her tough road to picking up some of the higher skills in gymnastics and returning to competition postpartum.

Episode 8: Squat Therapy

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:44:15 GMT

It's time for a little squat therapy. Over the past couple of weeks, Brit and Riz have been having some tough conversations about improving Brit's movement patterns if she wants to get stronger. Sound like you? Well, we see it so many people who walk into the gym, so listen up if you're ready to go back to basics and get strong AF!

Episode 7: What we learnt from the 2022 CrossFit Games

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 20:17:29 GMT

The CrossFit Games are over for another year but there’s plenty of takeaways no matter whether you’re doing this sport competitively or just giving it a good crack a few times a week in your local gym.

From double under cross overs, wall facing handstand push-ups, we discuss if and how you should be changing up training.

We’re also joined by Dave Risdon from the Crispy Dudes, to help us recap everything he and Brit saw from the sidelines in Madison.

Episode 6: Doing classes & building foundations with CrossFit Invictus' Josh Al Chamaa

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:00:33 GMT

IT'S CROSSFIT GAMES WEEK and we're joined by Joshua Al Chamaa from CrossFit Invictus, who's looking to shake things up with his team in Madison.

Josh - like Riz - is a big believer in starting your CrossFit journey with the classes, and building from there. But if you’re looking for extra programming, we nut out all the things you need to consider.

Episode 5: Sacrifice & Shiftwork with CrossFit Games Athlete Christee Hollard

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 14:00:20 GMT

Team, the countdown is on to the CrossFit Games and this week we're joined by Christee Hollard who's heading to Madison to compete with CrossFit EXF. For most of her career she’s had to navigate shift work and training alone. Her tips are on point for anyone who's in the same boat. Also on the show, poor Riz hasn't been too well lately, and she talks about fighting the urge to get into training too soon.

Episode 4: When you need to take a rest day

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:00:19 GMT

On this week’s episode, when you need to take a rest day. We're joined by our friend Jordenne Troy to navigate how and when you should rest and the importance of a deload. Also, that red hat at Wimbledon! Nick Kyrgios' misdemeanour got us thinking, should we question some of the old rules and traditions of our favourite sports, like weightlifting?

Episode 3: Stop end goaling

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:00:18 GMT

In this week's episode why you need to stop end goaling! Not that we're against setting goals, but Brit & Riz take a leaf out of James Clear's book (literally!) and share how they've learnt to love the process. We also get a little sidetracked talking about Canadian supermarkets, Miles Teller, Natalie Portman's arms and our very first listener "Gym Fails" - boy they're good - keep them coming!

Episode 2: When things don’t go to plan with Alison Scudds

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:00:18 GMT

Once you’ve been in the game long enough it’s inevitable that training, competition - hey, even life - won’t always go to plan. Brit joins us from Canada as Riz opens up about her most disappointing weightlifting meet to date. We’re also joined by our very first guest CrossFitter Alison Scudds. She shares valuable insights about her training and how she dealt with costly no reps to end her 2022 season.

Episode 1: Almonds

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:28:49 GMT

Hello & welcome to the VERY FIRST EPISODE. We sit down for a little D&M about how Brit & Riz both became so invested in strength and conditioning. Everything from aerobics instructing to blanket bans on almonds, they've tried it all & are keen to confess the details.

BRIT'S DAILY DIARIES #5: CROSSFIT GAMES 2022

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:28:10 GMT

We can't believe it's all over, but what an end to the 2022 CrossFit Games. Is this the start of the Medeiros mission for dominance? Will Tia retire after a record-breaking six straight? We also talk with Ricky Garard, on his redemption story and comeback to the podium. There was even a proposal to close out the week in Madison.

BRIT'S DAILY DIARIES #4: CROSSFIT GAMES 2022

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 13:35:08 GMT

Swims, sprints and strength, name us a better Saturday! Yeah, we’ll wait. Watching the Fittest on Earth, there’s plenty of places for the fittest crowd on earth to train, no surprise to hear Brit get amongst it. She also catches up with the crispiest of content creators, as our favourite underdogs claim some of most exciting events of the weekend so far!

BRIT'S DAILY DIARIES #3: CROSSFIT GAMES 2022

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:00:23 GMT

FROTH FACTOR IS OFF THE CHARTS! From absolute carnage at the finish line in the middle of Madison, to a 30 calorie bike sprint in 29.9 seconds (Shout out to our boy Tim Paulson!) The spirit of the CrossFit community was also front and centre on Day 3, as well as brand new movements that set the young guns apart.

BRIT'S DAILY DIARIES #2: CROSSFIT GAMES 2022

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 13:01:12 GMT

What was meant to be a rest day for the individuals turned out to be anything but! Brit takes you through the vendor village & even asks poor Pedro what he’s having for lunch (looked the goods though!)

Ricky Gerard talks about his return, we hear from Boz about the programming and turns out crop tops are here to stay according to the double-under-crossover king himself Nick Matthew.

BRIT'S DAILY DIARIES #1: CROSSFIT GAMES 2022

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:17:24 GMT

TEAM! We're on the ground in Madison and Brit's on the sidelines soaking it all in at the 2022 CrossFit Games. Unfortunately you don't get to see and hear EVERYTHING on the broadcast, so we've tasked her to fill in the gaps each day.