The Barbell Spin

The Barbell Spin


Latest Episodes

CrossFit Semifinal Europe Saturday Recap Show & Justin Cotler Joins from Berlin
June 03, 2023

John Young, Mike Halpin and Peter from Coffee Pods & Wods join to recap Saturdays action. Then, Justin Cotler joined from Berlin. Cotler, owner of Underdogs Athletics, broke the news that he has been

Bethany Shadburne Joins; Europe & Asia Semifinal Predictions
June 01, 2023

Bethany Shadburne, technically Bethany Flores now, joins the podcast to share her weekend at the North America West Semifinal where she finished 5th and will be heading back to the CrossFit Games this

Matt Torres Joins; North America West, Oceania & South America Semifinal Predictions
May 25, 2023

Brute Strengths Matt Torres joins to discuss his athletes success this past weekend at the CrossFit North America East Semifinal. Torres is coach to Emma Cary, Danielle Brandon, Fee Saghafi, Dallin

North America East & Africa CrossFit Semifinal Predictions
May 12, 2023

With Week 1 of the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals quickly approaching, John Young and Tyler Watkins join the show to discuss the workouts and give their predictions of who will advance to the CrossFit Games

Week in Review – Age Group Semifinals, Zack George, Training Camps/Affiliates & Teen Athletes
May 04, 2023

In this episode of The Barbell Spins Week in Review, Tyler Watkins, John Young and Brian Spin discuss the recent Age Group Semifinals, Zack George leaving his team to be on the UK-based show Gladiato

The Economics of Running a CrossFit Semifinal
April 27, 2023

Earlier this week I shared that the REBEL Renegade Games, or the African Semifinal, was charging athletes to enter the spectator area. While the tickets were discounted and only about $25 for the week

Week in Review – Crash Crescendo, Joe Scali, the PFAA & Age Group Semifinals
April 20, 2023

Its time for another Week in Review episode with Tyler Watkins and John Young. This week the crew goes in-depth on the recent Crash Crescendo competition at CrossFit Crash, whether Joe Scali should h

Week in Review – Garard’s Injury, Team Quarterfinals, Penalties, NOPEN & Identity Crisis?
April 13, 2023

Its been an interesting week in the world of CrossFit. From Ricky Garards shoulder injury to the NOPEN, theres been quite a bit to talk about. Tyler Watkins and John Young join the podcast to give

Dave Eubanks Answers Questions About Worldwide Rankings, Strength of Field & Region Exemptions
February 14, 2023

Dave Eubanks is the Sr. Manager of Competition for CrossFit. You might not have heard of Dave until recently as he has led the communication, along with Adrian Bozman, of the CrossFit Games new world

Tia-Clair Toomey & Shane Orr Discuss Their Pregnancy, PRVN’s Growth & the 2023 CrossFit Games Season.
February 07, 2023

Tia-Clair Toomey, the six-time CrossFit Games champion, and her husband, Shane Orr, join the podcast to discuss Tias pregnancy, PRVNs growth throughout the years and how the PRVN team and athletes a

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