Brute Strength Podcast

About Brute Strength Podcast

A podcast for CrossFitters and competitive athletes who want to train smarter, perform under pressure, and stay healthy. Hear real stories and strategies from Games athletes, coaches, and leaders in the fitness space.

Publisher

Brute Training

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2021

Latest episode

7 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

152 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2026

   The Secrets behind great coaching | The Brute Brief

   Your coach's plan feels slow, but is it actually wrong? Coach Matt Torres joins George on this Brute Brief to explain why trusting your coach, slowing down, and collecting the right data are what make training work over the long haul.Athletes feel today's session. Coaches see the whole season. Matt and George show how to close that gap so you and your coach pull in the same direction, and what to do after a hard competition so the next block starts from a good place.What you'll get from this episode:-How to build coach-athlete trust: athlete input, shared goals, and an explanation of why each piece of training exists-A simple way to test a plan: commit to a fixed four-week block, report your data, then adjust based on the results-How to turn competition notes and disappointing workouts into training targets, using Dallin Pepper's season as an example (handstand push-up endurance, grip endurance, running capacity)-A gradual return after competition: recovery and rest first, then easy controlled training, then harder conditioning and more training time, returning to normal based on athlete needs. Matt's rule is to underdo it rather than overdo it, and to take real time away from the gym-A step-by-step approach to Rogue Invitational Workout 4 (Pack Out): five rounds of a 750m run, 30/25 toes-to-bar, and a 20-foot heavy yoke carry. Grip endurance is the key limiter, so the plan builds toes-to-bar volume, manipulates rest, and adds a heavy overhead carryGeorge's story of his first remote coaching client: the self-doubt, recording splits, asking the athlete what made them slow down, and how confidence grows from collecting evidence over timeSkip the guesswork about whether to trust the process. This one is useful whether you're an athlete wondering why your plan looks the way it does, or a coach who wants to build credibility with the people you train.Strivee is a platform for coaches and box owners that covers programming, athlete tracking, community, and payments. Use code Brute20 for 20% off your first six months on a box or coach account. https://pro.strivee.app/signup/accounts?utm_campaign=bruteBrute Redmond Code https://living.redmond.com/discount/BRUTE?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-eligable-for-affiliate-discount

2. 

   5 Nov 2026

   Could Matt Fraser Still Win? Brian Friend on the Future of Competitive CrossFit

   Can competitive fitness become a sustainable career for more athletes, in more places? Brian Friend has stepped away from coaching to travel full-time and tell the stories behind the sport, and he lays out how WFP is trying to change the path to a world championship.Brian joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about his shift from coaching to full-time travel and media work with WFP. His goal is to tell stories about athletes and the sport, and he believes the methodology can help people far beyond the competition floor.He explains how WFP shapes its competition model and season changes by listening to athletes, fans, coaches, vendors and communities. The aim is more opportunities for more divisions to compete and qualify for a championship. One example is the Down Under Championships, which gives athletes in that region a direct path to a world championship.You'll hear:-How WFP's season and competition format respond to feedback from the whole community-Why athlete payouts, guaranteed income and prize money matter for career sustainability-How athletes are choosing between competition circuits as opportunities grow across competitive fitness-What the rising standard in CrossFit means for youth development, athlete longevity and competitive age rangesThen the debate gets fun. Brian weighs in on a hypothetical Matt Fraser comeback and how long he might have stayed competitive. He also reflects on Tia's exceptional dominance and longevity, Patrick Vellner's long run of podium finishes, and how different eras of Games competition compare.Brian closes by sharing where he will be next: the Down Under Championships in Wollongong, then Copenhagen for the World Fitness Finals.Perfect for competitive fitness athletes, coaches, fans and anyone curious about where the sport is heading and how athletes can build a lasting career in it. Brute Redmond Code https://living.redmond.com/discount/BRUTE?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-eligable-for-affiliate-discountBrute Strivee Code BRUTE20 for 20% OFF for 6 months (BOX / COACH ACCOUNT) https://pro.strivee.app/signup/accounts?utm_campaign=brute

3. 

   31 Oct 2026

   FEE'S BIG MOVE | Fee Saghafi on Injury, Loneliness and Her Road Back to the CrossFit Games

   Fee Saghafi is back on the Brute Strength Podcast, and she is the show's first repeat guest. She talks openly about a frustrating year of injuries, why she moved home to Cleveland, and what she's building toward in 2027.In this episode:-Moving back to Cleveland after three years in Jacksonville, and training at Mentality-Withdrawing from the WFP after a torn rotator cuff and new lower-body setbacks-Why training lost its fun when she was away from her people, and how that tested her faith-Staying patient through the ups and downs of rehab-The origin of her podcast, Girls Unfiltered, and what it's taught her about friendship and competing-Her 2027 goals: top three out of semifinals, a top ten finish at theGames, and getting back to Rogue-Building her aerobic capacity with her coach, Matt Torres-Her next events: Hyrox and a Xenom competition in Miami in DecemberIf you've dealt with injury, a move, or a stretch where training stopped feeling fun, this one is for you.Subscribe to the Brute Strength Podcast for more conversations with athletes.Brute Redmond Code https://living.redmond.com/discount/B... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYWVidGdoNEFkaHhYdVMxZWQ1OXlGV3xBSTVJdTVzYm94anJ2elpDNVQ3X1V5NkZHT0xvZU10TUU5YzgyT2dEQXRONVVaaDNrYk5fWlJLMWVmMFRPV1ZiWm1EbnVlcXNlaDFNZG8zSk5ZclJGdXdnaWxXQ3ZOOHJlZ1lw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fliving.redmond.com%2Fdiscount%2FBRUTE%3Fredirect%3D%252Fcollections%252Fall-eligable-for-affiliate-discount&v=6pxHzJXviWw)Which Program Is Best For You: https://www.brutestrengthtraining.com... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUlxb01IYlNPdFFYbHlKQ1JQQ0o5NEJ4UkszLXxBSTVJdTV2NW9Pa2dudjJvZm5VMWxlSzE0WnlqUjRGT1BHTkt0amdZeDBLSlduRDhuWmdac3RaUDRqUko5aVRpRlpuUXpmRWdaV1hOdXRKZTNJVW5tV3BWQm9TQTdPZGFJSnpv&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brutestrengthtraining.com%2Fquiz%2F&v=6pxHzJXviWw)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

25,052,614

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.5 / 5

43 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

35

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

27

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