The Blues City CrossFit Show

Taylor & Matt Dettmann, Teddy Williams, and James Richart

A show about the sport of CrossFit for aspiring athletes and fans. Hosted by individual Games athlete, Taylor Dettmann, Masters Games athlete, Matt Dettmann & the head of media at Blues City CrossFit, Teddy Williams. Produced by James Richart. read less

Our Editor's Take

The fitness industry has grown in recent years. Not only have more people begun to care for their physical well-being, but they have also turned to fitness content for entertainment. This podcast is an example of this multifaceted growth. Based in St. Louis, The Blues City CrossFit Show is an extension of Blues City Athletics. This renowned CrossFit gym is home to a variety of fitness resources. CrossFit is a functional fitness training program. This podcast focuses on providing people of all experience levels with the guidance they need to thrive. As such, education is essential.

The Blues City CrossFit Show features two premier athletes. Taylor Streid is an individual NOBULL CrossFit Games competitor. Joining her is Matt Dettmann, a CrossFit Masters Games athlete. Teddy Williams, the head of media at Blues City CrossFit, fills out the hosting roster. Together, the three explore the world of CrossFit from every angle. Fans of the sport can hear insider information and updates.

Aspiring athletes can enjoy advice and find plenty of inspiration in every episode. From fan experiences to training camps, all CrossFit content appears on this show. Audiences can listen to CrossFit news and analysis. The show also explains the road to the annual NOBULL CrossFit Games. Along the way, they may enjoy the friendly banter among the three hosts.

New episodes of The Blues City CrossFit Show debut on a regular basis. The majority of episodes are between 45 minutes and an hour in length. Listeners can check them out at their convenience.

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Analyzing Quarterfinals Workouts (and Controversies)

Analyzing Quarterfinals Workouts (and Controversies)

Quarterfinals is in the books but the leaderboard is not final yet, and CrossFit HQ is in the middle of reviewing videos. But fear not, there are already plenty of hot topics and controversies to discuss.

Episodes

Analyzing Quarterfinals Workouts (and Controversies)

Analyzing Quarterfinals Workouts (and Controversies)

Quarterfinals is in the books but the leaderboard is not final yet, and CrossFit HQ is in the middle of reviewing videos. But fear not, there are already plenty of hot topics and controversies to discuss.

Team Quarterfinals Recap (and Colten Mertens as the Burpee King)

Team Quarterfinals Recap (and Colten Mertens as the Burpee King)

Three special guests join us from the Blues City CrossFit Gold Team to recap quarterfinals.

Looking Back at the Open & Ahead to Quarterfinals

Looking Back at the Open & Ahead to Quarterfinals

The gang looks back at this year's Open and touches on the upcoming Team, Individual and Age Group Quarterfinals.

The crew looks back on CrossFit Open Workout 24.1

Blues City Intramural Open 2024

Blues City Intramural Open 2024

The squad sits down the the intramural captains to discuss their teams for the upcoming CrossFit Games Open. Get excited about the Open with listening to their thoughts about the teams, FNL, and the start of the upcoming season!

In-house Competition & Monster Games Qualifiers

In-house Competition & Monster Games Qualifiers

The squad talks about their recent in-house competition and the Monster Games Qualifiers.

Wodapalooza Recap

Wodapalooza Recap

The squad recaps Wodapalooza.

The crew talks about the big upcoming Wodapalooza competition!

CrossFit Announces Affiliation Fee Increase — Let the Debate Begin

CrossFit Announces Affiliation Fee Increase — Let the Debate Begin

CrossFit announced an Affiliation Fee increase to affiliate owners in an email today, and the Morning Chalk Up broke the news to the rest of the community in this article. The articles begins with:In an email to affiliate owners today, CrossFit CEO Don Faul announced the first affiliation fee increase in 11 years. In an exclusive interview with The Morning Chalk Up, Faul said, “For affiliates next year, effective on their anniversary date, which is when they pay their annual fee, the price will change…Most of our affiliates currently pay $3,000 (a year) today; that is going to increase to $4,500. We will have two “follow-on” tiers that apply to (affiliates in) other countries around the world.”In a shorter than usual episode, we share our initial reactions to the news and what we think it may mean going forward.Morning Chalk Up Article: Breaking: CrossFit Announces Affiliation Fee Increase, L2 Requirement for Owners

Recapping the Rogue Invitational

Recapping the Rogue Invitational

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Previewing the Rogue Invitational

Previewing the Rogue Invitational

We talk about the workouts released for the Rogue Invitational going on this weekend.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

The CrossFit Games is Moving

The CrossFit Games is Moving

The gang gets together to discuss the most recent developments in the sport of CrossFit.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

Recapping The Monster Games

Recapping The Monster Games

The squad talks about last month's Monster Games competition and particularly about the Blues City crew (who was rolling deep) and their notable performances. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

Recapping the Games: Days 3 & 4

Recapping the Games: Days 3 & 4

The crew is back together and talking about the 2023 CrossFit Games just a few days after the competition. Teddy tells stories from being onsite with a media pass for the CrossFit Games this year. We recap the individuals test-by-test recounting things that stood out for each of us. In this episode, we talk about the six Tests from day three and four of the competition. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

Recapping the Games: Days 1 & 2 | Teddy is (CrossFit) Famous*

Recapping the Games: Days 1 & 2 | Teddy is (CrossFit) Famous*

The crew is back together and talking about the 2023 CrossFit Games just a few days after the competition. Teddy tells stories from being onsite with a media pass for the CrossFit Games this year. We recap the individuals test-by-test recounting things that stood out for each of us. The six tests over days one and two are covered in this episode, and the remaining six tests over days three and four are discussed in next week's episode.See what it's like behind the scenes as a videographer at the Games, hear much about Colten Mertens and his career-best overall finish and a Games Test Win, plus some off-topic F1 talk.* Teddy is not CrossFit famous, however the Games Instagram account did share two the reels he and Colten collab'd on. So, maybe, he is kinda CrossFit famous? Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

Games Workouts Begin Getting Released

Games Workouts Begin Getting Released

CrossFit has started releasing some of the workouts that will take place at the Games this year, and we talk about them.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

CrossFit Catch Up July 2023

CrossFit Catch Up July 2023

OG's are back together and discuss recent CrossFit news.

West Semifinals Recap with Seth Hebert

West Semifinals Recap with Seth Hebert

A Teddy-less gang has a special guest to discuss the Blues City CrossFit team events at semis. Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

Reviewing the North America West Semifinal

Reviewing the North America West Semifinal

We review the North America West Semifinal.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf

Mal O’Brien + Analyzing All 7 Tests for Individual Semifinals

Mal O’Brien + Analyzing All 7 Tests for Individual Semifinals

Some of the squad talks about the week's breaking news concerning Mal O’Brien and takes a look at each of the individual semifinals "tests" in detail, while the one member of the show is missing because he's been at a darty (read: Day Party) for a significant amount of time prior to us podcasting.Kill Cliff Code: BLUESCITYBuy through the link: https://bit.ly/3mwS9hf