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Misfit Podcast

Misfit Athletics

386 episodes

3 days ago

In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige walk through Open Prep / Phase 3 — what it is, why it’s structured the way it is, and how athletes should actually execute it. They cover: How to choose the right program and trackWhy stimulus matters more than chasing scoresHow to use gears, instructions, and athlete IQ properlyMandatory vs non-mandatory work (and how to personalize)The role of accessory work, volume, and repetitionWhy buying into the narrative of Open Prep actually matte...

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In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige walk through Open Prep / Phase 3 — what it is, why it’s structured the way it is, and how athletes should actually execute it. They cover: How to choose the right program and trackWhy stimulus matters more than chasing scoresHow to use gears, instructions, and athlete IQ properlyMandatory vs non-mandatory work (and how to personalize)The role of accessory work, volume, and repetitionWhy buying into the narrative of Open Prep actually matte...

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Episodes (20/386)

Misfit Podcast

Open Prep: 2026 Programming Continues into Phase 3 - E.381

In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige walk through Open Prep / Phase 3 — what it is, why it’s structured the way it is, and how athletes should actually execute it. They cover: How to choose the right program and trackWhy stimulus matters more than chasing scoresHow to use gears, instructions, and athlete IQ properlyMandatory vs non-mandatory work (and how to personalize)The role of accessory work, volume, and repetitionWhy buying into the narrative of Open Prep actually matte...

1 week ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Misfit Mind: Stop Starting Over - E.3

This week’s Misfit Mind is a reminder that progress isn’t found in novelty, it’s found in consistency. Inspired by a quote from investor Howard Marks, this episode breaks down the trap of constantly starting over: new programs, new routines, new plans, all chasing the feeling that this one will finally be different. Whether we’re talking about training, business, relationships, or life, the hard truth is the same: It’s always going to be hard. It just doesn’t have to be start–stop hard. In th...

2 weeks ago

6 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Tiny Habits: How to talk to anyone - including yourself - about improving - E.380

In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige unpack why most people struggle to change — even when they want to — and why motivation alone almost always fails. Using the Tiny Habits framework, they talk through: Why starting smaller actually leads to bigger resultsHow identity changes before outcomes doThe role of trust, reassurance, and celebration in behavior changeWhy “helping” friends and family often backfiresHow to build habits without judgment — for yourself or othersThis epis...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Misfit Mind: Finite & Infinite Games - E.2

In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew takes a deeper dive into this week’s Misfit Mind post through the lens of Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse. Most people don’t fail from lack of effort. They fail because they need the work to end. Using examples from training, sport, business, and creative work, this episode explores the difference between playing to win and playing to continue—and why applying finite expectations to infinite pursuits leads to burnout, frustration, and unne...

3 weeks ago

6 minutes

Misfit Podcast

When More Isn’t Better: Paige Semenza on competition overload, recovery, and rebuilding momentum - E.379

In Episode 379, Drew sits down with Paige Semenza to unpack one of the most challenging seasons of her career — a year defined by injuries, travel, overlapping competitions, and hard decisions. They talk candidly about: The hidden cost of chasing every opportunityWhy skipping competitions can be harder than showing upHow narrative and identity shape performanceFinding the “sweet spot” between exposure, recovery, and growthWhy growth — in sport and life — is supposed to feel uncomfortableThis ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Misfit Mind: Do it for you - E.1

We launch a short-form Misfit Mind and dig into why chasing approval undermines progress, while building substance creates steady gains. From blue-collar brilliance to gym vanity traps, we argue for identity over image and community over novelty. • optics versus substance across upbringing and training • why skills and gear can’t replace GPP • the emotional cost of keeping up appearances • program hopping versus long-term commitment • using “do it for you” as a daily filter • how community d...

4 weeks ago

8 minutes

Misfit Podcast

WANJIRU: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.378

We lay out a seven-week “stimulus bomb” phase that aligns coaches and members around five by five back squats, pulling gymnastics, and a smart rowing bias, all aimed at real adaptation and Open readiness. We explain the why, show how to coach it, and offer flexible tools for holidays, engine work, and competitors. • Five by five back squats as the universal strength driver • Coaching neutral spine, bracing, stance, and glute activation • Personalising squat style to anthropometry without los...

1 month ago

1 hour 23 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Building Athlete IQ: What is it. How do you develop it. How is it different for coaches and athletes at all levels. - E.377

A stronger engine won’t save a weak strategy. We unpack the Athlete IQ triangle—mind, body, and experience—and show how smarter decisions, realistic expectations, and consistent recovery convert raw fitness into reliable performance. We start with the mind: maturity built from tiny habits, patience to trust the timeline, expectations that stretch without delusion, and dedication that actually fits your life. If the goal demands three hours of training and nine hours of sleep, we talk about ho...

1 month ago

1 hour 36 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Breaking News: Full life chat episode. Hunter is an affiliate owner & Drew is moving! - E.376

We announce a sponsor we chased for over a year, outline programming changes that bring back quarterfinals prep and a five-week peak, and share big life updates: Hunter takes ownership of Misfit Gym Portland while Drew moves to Colorado to double down on Misfit Athletics. The theme is alignment—letting each of us lead where we create the most impact. • why most supplement deals are bad value and why Gorilla Mind is different • what we use daily: whey, omega-3s, creatine options, nootropic en...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Every Time You Quit, Someone Else Gets Your Prize: Stress, adaptation, and the art of showing up - E.375

What if the secret to leveling up this season isn’t a new cycle, but the courage to keep showing up when everything says stay home? We call it monsoon season: the messy middle when daylight fades, holidays crowd the calendar, and motivation leaks. The athletes who keep climbing the leaderboard aren’t chasing hacks; they’re mastering simple behaviors done relentlessly and refining how they think when the day gets heavy. We break down two mental models that turn anxiety into action. Zoom in to...

1 month ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Phase 2: 2026 Programming Continues into Monsoon Szn - E.374

We map the full Phase Two plan and explain how to pick the right track, set clear priorities, and train with intent through the toughest stretch of the year. From squat clean peaking and volume squats to Echo Bike zone two and muscle-up progressions, we show how to build a season-proof base. • choosing between Pro, Hatchet, Masters and GPP • variable training system and what is mandatory vs optional • why intent beats volume for strength progressions • squat clean peak and volume back squat ...

2 months ago

1 hour

Misfit Podcast

Competition Preparation & Execution - How to get yourself ready, and use it on game day - E.373

Most athletes don’t lose because they’re undertrained; they lose because their systems fail when it counts. We unpack a full, practical framework for competition prep and execution that turns hard-earned fitness into points on the leaderboard. From building a “maturity meter” through daily habits to knowing exactly when to chase threshold and when to game a Metcon, you’ll get a clear plan you can run tomorrow. We start with becoming a student of the game: logging strategies, testing at real ...

2 months ago

1 hour 35 minutes

Misfit Podcast

MONTEZUMA: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.372

We lay out the Montezuma phase and show how deadlifts and wall walks, paired with smart cardio and GPP rotations, build a sturdy trunk and a stronger culture. We share why narratives matter, how PAP and reset deadlifts teach bracing, and how wall walks outperform handstand walking for GPP. • Montezuma phase theme of midline and posterior chain • Deadlift heavy days with PAP and reset mechanics • GPP rotation and targeted in‑WOD lifting for expression • Wall walk bias with test–retest and ski...

2 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Mastering Pulling & Pressing Gymnastics: The Audit / Plan / Execute Matrix for Coaches & Athletes: E.371

We lay out a simple matrix to fix pulling and pressing gymnastics: audit, plan, execute across mobility, stability, strict work, low-rep checks, capacity, intervals, and metcons. Coaches get a system to diagnose and program; athletes get clear steps that trade ego for durable skill. • moving community chat from Discord to Telegram • early-bird camp at CrossFit Roots announced • why practice hard things: growth, challenge, mindset • audit sequence: dead hangs, kip swings, handstand holds • str...

3 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Freestyle Episode: Quarterfinals, Athlete IQ, Big Fish / Small Pond, Why Do We Do This?!, Extra Credit for Affiliate Competitors. - E.370

The season just got sharper. Quarterfinals are back, the pathway is clearer, and the middle tier finally means something again. We break down how the top 25% advance from the Open and why landing inside the top 2,000 in Quarterfinals is the new threshold for Semifinal eligibility. Beyond the headlines, we talk about what this structure does for real athletes who need meaningful checkpoints, not guesswork, to plan their year and build toward in-person competition. Then we get practical. If “S...

3 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Cultivating Confidence: A Five Step, Never-Ending Process - E.369

Ever wonder why some athletes crumble under pressure while others seem to thrive? The difference often isn't talent or even preparation—it's confidence. But not the shallow, Instagram-quote variety. We're talking about the deep, unshakeable confidence that comes from understanding exactly who you are and what you're capable of. In this revealing conversation, we break down the five essential steps to cultivating genuine confidence that holds up when stakes are highest. Starting with the coun...

3 months ago

1 hour 26 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Listener Q&A: Injuries, Hyrox, Bodyfat %, Mobility, Supersets, Identifying Weaknesses, FAQs - E.368

Does pushing your fitness to the extreme eventually circle back to poor health? How do elite athletes train through injuries and still perform at their best? When does scaling a workout become self-sabotage? The Misfit Athletics podcast tackles these thought-provoking questions and more in this comprehensive Q&A episode. Drawing from their experience coaching Games-level athletes, the hosts share remarkable insights on injury management during competition season. They reveal how athletes...

3 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Training Smart AND Hard on Machines: The Misfit Gears Matrix 2.0 - E.367

Dive into the evolution of precision pacing with the newly updated Gears Matrix 2.0, a game-changing tool developed through 11 years of coaching data and countless athlete testing cycles. This episode unveils the comprehensive framework that has revolutionized how competitive CrossFit athletes approach machine-based conditioning. The Gears Matrix organizes training intensity into eight distinct "gears," providing concrete pacing targets across rowing, biking, skiing, running, and more. We br...

4 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

Misfit Podcast

ARKHAM: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.366

The 2026 season kicks off with Arkham Phase, a meticulously designed training cycle that builds on summer programming while introducing new movement biases to create well-rounded CrossFit athletes. Drew and Hunter dive deep into the front squat and squat clean focus of this phase, explaining how these movements represent a logical progression from the deadlift and back squat work of previous cycles. "The front squat is probably the most accessible squat that also does an exceptional job of m...

4 months ago

58 minutes

Misfit Podcast

Phase 1: 2026 Programming Begins - E.365

The Misfit Athletics team unveils their vision for Year 14 of their renowned CrossFit programming with Phase One launching September 1st. Under the powerful theme "Rain or Shine," they explore what truly separates elite competitors from the rest: unwavering consistency regardless of circumstances. Drawing from real-world examples including Justin LaFala's fourth podium finish and Kelly's impressive improvement to 9th place at the Masters CrossFit Games despite reduced training volume, the co...

4 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes