Best Vietnam Veterans Memorial Podcasts (2024)

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Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project and Memorial Day at Minnesota State Veteran Cemeteries

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This week we learn about the the Ft. Snelling Cemetery Project with the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580, meet with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to discuss Memorial Day Events at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Glenn Anderson – Chanhassen Americ…

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COMPACT Act and Hibbing Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

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This week discuss the COMPACT Act and Mental Health with the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, learn about Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Hibbing-Chisholm Area and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Emma Podobinski – Minneapolis VA Health Care System David Holewinski – Minneapolis VA Health …

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Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament

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This week we are recorded live from the Minnesota Armed Forces Hockey Tournament, Co-hosted with the President of United Heroes League. We learn how this event got started with one of the creators of the tournament, meet with one of the main sponsors Hero Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical and meet with a Captain in the Minnesota National Guar…

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#138: Un-mythed! No Loyalty Between Veterans - Alpha Elite Performance Founder Travis Wilson (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 19:24

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Social Media doesn’t tell the real story. It might look like we’re crushing it online, but the reality is that it’s held together by toothpicks and dental floss. For the final episode of the 2023 Army Navy Game Tailgate Series, Fran Racioppi welcomed back Travis Wilson; fellow Green Beret, entrepreneur, and Green Beret Foundation’s Director of Miss…

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Minnesota Veterans Homes and Honor Flights

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This week we learn about the Minnesota Veterans Homes Week from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, meet with Honor Flight Twin Cities and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Eric Meittunen – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Doug Britain – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Jerry Kyser – Honor Flight Twin …

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#137: Screwdrivers Can't Change Tires - Home Base CEO BG(R) Jack Hammond (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 22:03

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America’s military must return our service members back to society ready to lead. Special operators are given the best tools in the military to do their jobs. They’re also completely immersed into the special forces lifestyle with almost no distractions. Yet when they leave service, they’re often left to themselves to find the right tools and to fi…

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Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans and VA Chaplaincy

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This week we get an update from the Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America and meet with the a Public Affairs Officer and the Chief Chaplain from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Todd Kemery – Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America Ch. Daniel Young – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Melanie Nelson – Minneapolis VA Health Ca…

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#136: The Mission, the Men, Me - Life After the Green Beret - Cold Zero Spirits Founder Casey Maxted & Secret Service Agent Bill "Hawk" Albracht (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 23:17

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“The mission. The men. Me.” The “3 M’s” of leadership taught to officers in Vietnam and still applicable to building great leaders in any industry. As leaders we put people first, but sometimes the mission must happen regardless of the people. For the second episode of our 2023 Army Navy Game tailgate party, we warmed up with a little Cold Zero Whi…

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Veterans Day on the Hill 2024

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This week we discuss the upcoming Veterans Day on the Hill co-hosted by the Legislative Director of the DAV Department of Minnesota with special guests from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guest include: Co-Host Trent Dilks – Disabled American Veterans, Department of Minnesota Kristy Janigo – Minnesota Association of …

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#135: A Green Beret's Hardest Mission - Green Beret Foundation CEO Charlie Iacono & Green Beret Nick Lavery (2023 Army Navy Game Series) 33:05

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There’s a dangerous difference between a Quiet Professional and Silent Professional. We’re conditioned as Green Berets to put the mission first and get the job done. That’s why Army Special Forces are the tip of the spear in both wartime and peace. For our first tailgate interview, and to kick off The Jedburgh Podcast’s new home as an official prog…

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Whole Health and Month of the Military Child

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This week we meet with the Chief Wellness Officer at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System to discuss Whole Health, learn about Month of the Military Child from Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Kelly Petska – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Joy Luedeman – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chief M…

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SOAR Program and DAV of Minnesota

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This week we meet with Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and learn about their SOAR program to help at-risk Veterans, learn about a new Veterans Food Shelf with the DAV Department of Minnesota, and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Kal Johnson – Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Stephen “Butch” Whitehead – DAV De…

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MNNG Youth Camp and Marine Corps League

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This week, we learn about the Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp, meet with the Marine Corps League – Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rich Kemp – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Lindsay Koolmo – Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp Commandant Andrew McCormack – Marine Corps L…

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Spring Emergency Preparedness

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This week we host our annual Spring Preparedness Show with leadership from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District, Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Minnesota National Guard. We also get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Jim Rand – U.S. Army Corps of …

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Celebrating our Women Veterans and Leaders

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MNNG Cyber Coordination Cell and MAC-V Update

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This week we meet with members of the Minnesota National Guard’s Cyber Coordination Cell, discuss the ongoing mission with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and get an update from the Director of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: LTC Brian Morgan – Minnesota National Guard 2LT Nicollette Weis – Minnesota National Gu…

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The Eagle Group of MN and Jewish War Veterans

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This week we learn about the mission of the Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans, meet with the Commander of the JWVMN and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Brad Doboszenski – The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans Alan Hill – The Eagle Group of Minnesota Veterans Commander Stewart Mednick – Jewish War Veterans of Minnesota Tim L…

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MNNG Community Relations and MDVA Claims

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This week we meet with a Community Relations Officer for the Minnesota National Guard, discuss Veteran Benefits and Field Operations with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and get an update from the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers. Guests include: Capt. Kristin Ohrt – Minnesota National Guard Todd Kubinski – Min…

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Veteran Survivor Benefits and MnDOT Becoming a Yellow Ribbon Organization

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This week we discuss Veteran Survivor Benefits with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, learn about Minnesota Department of Transportation becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Isaac Lundquist – U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Jon Solberg – Minnesota Department of Tra…

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Commander of the 179th and State Veterans Homes

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This week we meet with the Commander of the 179th Fighter Squadron, 148th Fighter Wing, get an update on the Three new State Veterans Homes from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and have a discussion with the State Captain of the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Lt. Col. Grant Brown – 179th Fighter Squadron/148th Fighter Wing Eric Meit…

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#134: Yoga, NYC Body Shaming & Taking Your Own Leg – Combat Wounded Amputees Dan Nevins & Elana Duffy (2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series) 58:29

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Could you make the decision to remove your own leg. What if you’d already lost the other and taking the second meant starting over? For the final episode of the 2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade, Fran Racioppi and Psychotherapist Drew Newkirk were joined by Dan Nevins and Lana Duffy; two Army soldiers who were faced with one of life’s toughest decisions…

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Commanding General of the 34th ID and Veteran Legislation

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This week we meet with the Commanding General of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, discuss Veteran Legislation with the Legislative Director of the DAV Department of Minnesota and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: MG Charles Kemper – 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Legislative Director Trent Dilks – DAV of…

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NOREX 2024 and a Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of NOREX

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This week we meet with some Host Families for the Minnesota National Guard’s 51st Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) and look back at our trip to Norway in 2023 for the 50th anniversary of NOREX. The exchange, which started in 1974, is the U.S.’s longest continuous bilateral military and cultural exchange, bringing Norwegian service member…

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#133: America's National Will, Bias For Action & Friendless Men - MACV-SOG Green Beret Richard Rice & GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy (2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series) 36:24

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Great leaders exist in every industry. When we think about great leaders we often remember the things they did. But what’s more important is the impact they had on individuals, teams, organizations and society. For the second episode of our 2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series, Fran Racioppi and Psychotherapist Drew Newkirk welcomed two Green Berets…

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Minneapolis VA ALS Clinic and BTYR Farmington

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This week we meet with a Doctor from the ALS Clinic at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, catch up with the Farmington Yellow Ribbon Network and get an update from our Command Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Ezgi Tiryaki – Minneapolis VA Health Care System Doug Tauber – Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Farmington CMSgt. Lisa Erikson – Minnesota…

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#132: The Biggest Veterans Day Event In America - NYC Commissioners James Hendon & Zach Iscol, Grand Marshal LTG(R) Mike Linnington, UWVC Chairman Nick Angione (2023 NYC Veterans Day Parade Series) 31:15

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Veterans Day is about more than honoring service; it’s about preparing leaders to serve in the military and beyond. For the 104th running of the New York City Veterans Day parade from atop the red carpet Host Fran Racioppi is joined by special guest co-host Drew Newkirk to navigate conversations through the motorcycles, the sirens, the marching ban…

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MNNG and VA Year in Review

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This week, we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota National Guard and Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: MG Shawn Manke – Minnesota National Guard Director Patrick Kelly – Minneapolis VA Health Care System https://minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com/wp-content/uploads/…

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MDVA and Commander In Chief Year in Review

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This week we take a look back at the year that was and forward toward what’s to come in this new year for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and State of Minnesota. Guests include: Commissioner Brad Lindsay – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Governor Tim Walz – State of Minnesota https://minnesotamilitaryradiohour.com/wp-content/u…

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Annual Chaplains Christmas Show

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This week we host our annual Chaplains Christmas Show co-hosted with a Colonel from the Minnesota National Guard, we discuss deployments with a Chaplain from the 682nd Engineer Battalion, learn about preparing for deployment with a Chaplain from the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and finish with a special Christmas message/prayer. Guests include: …

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#131: NYC Welcomes Home Its Vietnam Vets - The Wall That Heals Comes to Queens - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund 38:27

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America's Vietnam Veterans didn't come home to parades. They didn't come home to standing ovations. They didn't come home to a welcoming public that embraced what they did overseas. When many of our Vietnam veterans came home, they got spit on. They were told that their uniform was a disgrace, they weren't integrated into society, and many people s…

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Commanders Task Force Holiday Show

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This week we host our annual Commanders Task Force Holiday Show. We hear from the Commanders of these Veterans Service Organizations: Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Minnesota, JWVMN, American Legion Department of Minnesota, DAV Department of Minnesota and Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans of America. Guests include: Commander Dan Meyer – Veteran…

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VA Volunteering and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Year in Review

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This week we learn about Volunteering from the Director of the Center for Development & Civic Engagement at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, meet with the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and discuss the highlights of 2023 and what’s to come in 2024 and get an update from our Senior Enlisted Leader. Guests include: Rachel Hammer – Center for Developm…

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#130: Health, Safety, Intelligence & the Role of the Chief Security Officer - International SOS Sally Llewellyn, Kelly Johnstone & Dr. Mark Fischer 43:58

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The security challenges we face today are more complex, less predictable and faster evolving than at any point in recent history. When Fran Racioppi isn’t hosting the Jedburgh Podcast he runs FRsix, his security company. From this year’s industry trade show, Global Security Exchange, Fran sat down with International SOS, the global leader in health…

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Military & Veterans Legislation and Girls Rock Wings

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This week we discuss Minnesota Military and Veteran Legislation with Congressman Tom Emmer, learn about the 148th Fighter Wing at the Girls Rock Wings event in Atlanta and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Rep. Tom Emmer – U.S. House of Representatives MSgt Lindsay Koolmo – 148th Fighter Wing Melanie Nelson –…

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#129: Why Special Operators Succeed In Finance - 51 Vets Executive Director Lindsey Schiro, Board Member Chris Robinson, Member Victor Reyna 56:01

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The biggest challenge America’s Special Operations Veterans face is not becoming a Special Operator. Their biggest challenge is no longer being a Special Operator. This transition, despite its challenges, is also a Veteran’s biggest opportunity. Data says that 48% of Veterans believe transition was more difficult than they expected, 62% say transit…

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Taking The Podium: Jumping In with CrossFit Games Masters Bronze Medalist Jenn Ryan 31:59

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A lot can happen in one CrossFit season. Hosts Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff went from CrossFit rookies to Level 1 Trainer Certificate holders and CrossFit Games media. Jenn Ryan went from withdrawing at Wodapalooza to the CrossFit Games podium standing tall as the Women’s Masters Bronze Medalist. For the final episode of the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit …

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#128: Default Aggressive, Humility vs Confidence, and a Little Jocko Fuel - Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink (CrossFit Games 2023) 18:01

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Default Aggressive: a leader’s mindset to take deliberate and decisive action. As leaders we face challenges both known and unknown, with real consequences from our action or our inaction. We won’t always get it perfectly right, but doing nothing is almost always wrong. It’s the final day from the US Army Fitness Truck at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit G…

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#127: Handstands, Extra Work & Saying Yes to Challenge - Power Monkey Fitness Co-Owner Dave Durante (CrossFit Games 2023) 1:04:40

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No one cares about achieving your goals more than you; and no one can do the work for you to get there. You have to own that. It doesn’t matter what industry or what dream you wake up with every morning, you better be the first one in and the last to leave if you want to earn victory. Power Monkey Fitness Co-Owner and Former USA Gymnastics Team Mem…

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#126: From a Coma to CrossFit Games - Masters Finalist Spencer Whiteley (CrossFit Games 2023) 39:47

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The mortar landed at his feet, shredding his leg and torso. Despite immediate medical care, he died twice on the helicopter during medical evacuation. He spent a week in a coma. He was told he would never walk again. This was 12 years ago in Basra, Iraq. In August, he competed in his second CrossFit Games finals. Meet Spencer Whiteley, the British …

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#125: Producing CrossFit Games and Lessons From a Student Athlete - Sr. Director of Sport Operations Heather Lawrence 51:17

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Six days. Hundreds of events. Thousands of volunteers. One mission. Crown the Fittest on Earth. CrossFit Games is a production like none other in fitness, requiring a coordinated effort down to the minute and leadership with an unwavering commitment to winning. CrossFit’s Sport Operations team is charged with making the games happen. They’re also r…

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#124: The Anti-supplement Supplement Company - Momentous CEO Jeff Byers (CrossFit Games 2023) 55:12

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How much do you really know about the supplements you put in your body? Where do they come from? What do they actually do? What are they supposed to do? How much time have you spent understanding what will really enhance your performance? Jeff Byers spent a career in the NFL with access to the best performance coaching and products in the world; bu…

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#123: Aerobic Capacity and the Lactic Acid Death Zone - Endurance Coach Chris Hinshaw (CrossFit Games 2023) 47:53

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Are you ready to take it to the limit to win? Do you even truly know where the limit is? Have you been there, tested it, and fought through the pain, only to make sure you could go there again. But the next time you’ll have the confidence to go there and even further? Our limit isn’t a sustainable pace, but it is a place we need to be comfortable w…

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#122: Retention, Great Coaches & Doing Hard Things - NCFIT Founder Jason Khalipa & Wodify CEO Brendan Rice (CrossFit Games 2023) 49:30

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Joining a gym is often the most important decision and commitment we make on our fitness journey. Which gym we choose can make or break our attitude and our results. But what makes a great gym? What keeps us there and brings us back day after day? What are the keys to retention for both the gym goer and the gym owner? Wodify is the leading customer…

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#121: Making The Games - CrossFit Semi-Finalist Ellia Miller & US Army Warrior Fitness Team Athlete CPT Joe Pervall (CrossFit Games 2023) 54:51

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Elite performance knows no boundaries. Whether conquering CrossFit or the battlefield, success requires the relentless pursuit of excellence. Often that relentless pursuit requires the willingness to put our bodies through pain in order for our minds to become stronger and more adaptable. It also requires us to do the dishes! From the US Army Fitne…

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#120: Mastering The Double Under, Jump Rope Champion Mira Wate & US Army Warrior Fitness Team Athlete SPC Ava Georg (CrossFit Games 2023) 27:20

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Mastering the double under isn’t just about jumping rope…or is it jump rope? It’s about harnessing a skill that’s often more mental than physical and requires us to just go for it! Jump rope is also more than just a part of a cardio routine or a CrossFit workout; it’s also an opportunity to bring together teams and build a common connection. Fran R…

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The Magic Of CrossFit: Jumping In With CEO Don Faul (CrossFit Games 2023) 29:22

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Constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity. That’s the definition of CrossFit. What started 20 years ago as a challenge to traditional workout routines, has become an institution in fitness revolutionizing the way we think about performance and what the human body is capable of. CrossFit CEO Don Faul is a year into the job a…

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#119: Building A CrossFit Dream Team - Francos Misfits Shaylin Laure, Alexis Johnson, Brandon Luckett, Logan Collins (CrossFit Games 2023) 25:03

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Would you cough up blood for your team? Would you die on the competition floor for them so you never let them down. Do you have the courage to train just as hard as you compete when you're doing it for others, not just yourself? That’s the difference between individual and team competition at CrossFit Games. Fran Racioppi and Jessie Graff sit down …

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#118: The Spirit Of The Crossfit Games - Bronze Medalist Roman Khrennikov (CrossFit Games 2023) 26:24

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Sometimes it doesn’t go according to the plan. Roman Khrennikov came to CrossFit Games 2023 with one goal in mind…to win at all costs. He led the field in nearly every event for three days opening a commanding lead. Until he scaled a log on the first event of the final day… In this precursor episode from day two of the games, Fran Racioppi and Jess…

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#117: Leading America's Inner City Youth - Green Beret Project's Adam Kramer, Jaylen Powell & Kaseem Cotton (CrossFit Games 2023 Series) 46:06

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Win the fight on the front lines of our inner cities. That’s the mission of the Green Beret Project. In every corner of the world America’s Green Berets win the fight on the front lines of battle, but what if we deployed that same power that builds and empowers foreign armies to empower, mentor, transform and grow leaders in our inner city youth. F…

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#116: Educating the Children of Fallen Patriots - Development Officer Jeanette McMahon 30:06

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What happens to the children of our service members when they make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedom and American way of life? Who makes sure they’re taken care of, have a bright future and are afforded every opportunity to be successful in life? In this episode, Fran Racioppi dives into the incredible work of Children of Fallen Patr…

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