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Varied Not Random

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Crossfit
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Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you've come to the right place. A podcast brought to you by the BTWB team.

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Latest Episodes

-EC Synkowski just wrote & published a book entitled “A Good Nutrition Book”.

-She & Pat discuss why she decided to write it.

-What makes finding the truth about food so difficult.

-Why consistency is key.

-Which diet is the best?

-Pat & EC discuss t... more

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-DJ is the owner of CrossFit Escondido in San Diego, CA. 

-He originally bought the gym with a partner, but now he is the sole owner.

-The gym had some areas in the community/culture/vibe that were causing issues & needed to be addressed once he took... more

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-Brett Stuckey & his wife Corey are 1 of the 7 owners of CrossFit Seabright in Santa Cruz, Ca.

-His wife was a member of this gym, under the previous owner, when she learned the gym was going to close.

-She brought up the idea that they should buy it... more

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-Pa'ana Alapai is the owner of CrossFit Waipi`o on the island of Oahu.

-She purchased the gym in 2018.

-As a new gym owner she needed to create the gym culture they wanted. 

-She learned how to run the business, how to treat people & make the gym fee... more

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Recent Guests

Brett Stuckey
Co-owner of CrossFit Seabright, Santa Cruz
CrossFit Seabright
Episode: VNR #287: The Gym with Seven Owners!
Joel T
50-year-old father seeking fitness balance
Episode: VNR #255: Help! I’m an exhausted 50 year old with 2 kids.
Dr. Allison Brager
Active duty neurobiologist and major in the U.S. Army, currently at West Point and NASA astronaut candidate
NASA
Episode: VNR #218: Sleep, NASA & more.
Samantha Briggs
Champion CrossFit athlete turned firefighter
Episode: VNR #215: Samantha Briggs.
Lumpy Shame 50
Listener with questions about maintaining muscle mass at 50.
Episode: VNR #210: Maintain & Gain Muscle Mass at 50 years old.
Chris Rawlins
Buddy Lee Jump Ropes Level 3 master trainer and Taekwondo 5th degree Black Belt with extensive experience in jump rope training and martial arts.
Buddy Lee Jump Ropes
Episode: VNR #205: You don’t need more Double-unders. - Maximize your jump rope!
Dr. Carolynn Francavilla
A board certified family medicine doctor and nationally recognized obesity expert.
Green Mountain Partners for Health
Episode: VNR #199 - Obesity. - What causes it & how to treat it
John Clark
Britain's natural strongman, Midland's strongest man twice, and an experienced athlete who has competed in Strongman competitions and marathons.
Episode: VNR #195 - 880 lb. Deadlift, drug free - John Clark
EC Synkowski
Runs OptimizeMe Nutrition
OptimizeMe Nutrition
Episode: VNR #193 - Ozempic. - The good, the bad & the ugly

Hosts

Pat Sherwood
Host of Varied Not Random; BTWB team involvement noted in various listings; cross-functional with coaching and CrossFit ecosystem.
Adrian Bozman
Co-host of the show; frequent collaborator with Pat; associated with BTWB and CrossFit ecosystem.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 441 ratings
  • Best OG CrossFit Methodology Podcast

    I love Adrian and Pat’s no-nonsense takes. Great mix of interviews, stories, education from Journal articles, and responses to listener Qs. This is a hidden gem. Go back and listen to them all and raise your fitness IQ.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jm4727
    United States21 days ago
  • How to go from scaled to rx?

    Hey guys! I love your show and your real-life approach to CrossFit. I’d love to get your advice on how I can become an rx athlete?

    I am a 37 year old mom of two young kids, and I workout at home. I have been doing CrossFit on and off since my mid-twenties. I’m what I’d consider a strong “scaled” athlete, and I’ve never quite been able to reach that “RX” level. Between having my two kids I gained a substantial amount of weight and stopped working out for a few years. Over the last 2.5 years I h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KellySchultz88
    United States9 months ago
  • Question

    Of the 10 fitness principles, tell me why strength isn’t the foundation for all others. If it is, then strength should be primary and the focus the majority of the time. You cannot balance without strength. You have no power without strength. You cannot have endurance without strength. Etc..

    I would like to hear your thoughts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    13BW
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful

    I appreciate the advice I get from VNR. The conversations are insightful and informative. The range of topics is excellent. I feel this show is both relatable and inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimplyCintia.com
    United States2 years ago
  • We love your show!

    My wife and I look forward to your podcasts and listen to them as we do low grade movement (walking) and zone 2 cardio. We are avid cross-fitters and my wife also coaches (level 1). I need to renew my level 1. CrossFit has profoundly impacted our lives for the better. We love the choice of topics and the guests you have on your show. A thought perhaps for some future guests? Casey and Calley Means authors of Good Energy and part of a group of founders of Levels? Keep up the wonderful work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill and Kristin
    United States2 years ago

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Positive feedback on staying relatable and not overly technical.
High praise for practical, coaching-focused insights and clear explanations.
Some listeners mention room for variety and pacing but overall strong endorsement.
Fans appreciate the credibility and depth from two veteran CrossFit coaches.

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VNR #288: A Conversation with CrossFit Escondido.
Q: Did you think you were buying a fixer upper? Did you think you were buying something that was turnkey ready and already rocking?
DJ says the gym was presented as financially healthy, but its community was struggling as members left and the owner was less involved. He and his partner knew rebuilding the community would take time.
VNR #288: A Conversation with CrossFit Escondido.
Q: What was your path?
DJ lost weight through eating less and running, started CrossFit in 2011, became a coach, and eventually bought CrossFit Escondido with a partner before becoming its sole owner.
VNR #287: The Gym with Seven Owners!
Q: What were the main challenges when taking over, and how did you address them?
The biggest changes were facility upgrades and codifying a culture around three tenets; we cleaned and reorganized the gym, moved equipment for space, and trained coaches to embody friendliness, cleanliness, and timeliness, which improved member experience and retention.
VNR #287: The Gym with Seven Owners!
Q: How did you end up with a seven-owner model and what benefits do you see from it?
We identified the seven voices as a strength, distributing roles across finance, administration, facility, coaching, marketing, and community engagement, with decisions made by majority rule and a clear division of responsibilities, which has kept the operation running smoothly and preserved culture.
VNR #279: Strength + MetCon vs 1 Workout a Day
Q: What's your philosophy when it comes to including dedicated strength work before the workout? If it isn't part of the original methodology, why do you think many affiliates have adopted that training approach?
We acknowledge that there is nuance and that different gyms face different constraints. Strength before metcon can be beneficial in some contexts, but it isn't essential for all athletes or all workouts. The methodology should be open to experimentation, and gym owners should decide based on their athletes' goals, recovery, and schedule. It's about balancing stimulus with recovery and recognizing that some people benefit from separating strength and conditioning, while others can effectively combine them when appropriate.

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Listeners can expect a practical, coaching- and methodology-forward take on CrossFit, strength training, and gym culture. The show emphasizes safety, scalable coaching, and real-world programming insights, with hosts drawing from decades of experience to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance for athletes, coaches, gym owners, and everyday trainees. Episodes often center on building foundational skills, optimizing workouts, and navigating the balance between intensity, longevity, and life commitments, all delivered with approachable storytelling and humor. A notable strength is their ability to connect high-level concepts to day-to-day training, making it useful for both gym floor coaching and personal improvement. A recurring ... more

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