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Taking MACHINES OUT of the 2025 CrossFit Games

Get With The Programming

Release Date: 12/16/2025

Let's talk everything XENOM and what the future holds show art Let's talk everything XENOM and what the future holds

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Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler dive into the programming of XENOM — the Decathlon of Fitness. They break down the 10 fixed events, scoring system, and how it tests total human performance across strength, gymnastics, and engine. They discuss what worked, what surprised them, the event’s future as a licensed CrossFit series, and what it could mean for athletes, standardization, and the broader CrossFit ecosystem

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Previewing the 2026 Rebel Renegade Games + Torian Pro Programming show art Previewing the 2026 Rebel Renegade Games + Torian Pro Programming

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Join Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler as they break down the programming for this weekend’s Semifinals: the TYR Torian Pro in Brisbane and the REBEL Renegade Games in Johannesburg. In this concise episode, they analyze the expected workouts, format changes, and key qualification paths for 2026. They discuss top contenders fighting for Games spots — multiple from Oceania at Torian and the single men’s, women’s, and team spots from Africa/UAE at Renegade — plus who the programming will favor and potential surprises.

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Analyzing the 2026 French Throwdown Programming show art Analyzing the 2026 French Throwdown Programming

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In this episode, Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler break down the full programming from the 2026 French Throwdown. They dive deep into each workout, evaluating movement selection, workout structure, scaling, and overall balance to assess whether the event delivered a true test of fitness or fell short as a qualifier for the 2026 CrossFit Games. With their signature no-nonsense analysis, the duo discusses what worked well, what missed the mark, and how the programming stacks up against other major Semifinals.

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Analyzing the 2026 Age Group Online Semis Programming show art Analyzing the 2026 Age Group Online Semis Programming

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In this episode, Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler 30,000 foot view at the 2026 Age Group Online Semifinals programming. They analyze how the chosen movements and try to understand why the event selections were made after what was programming for the 2026 CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals. They break down key workout structures, movement standards, testing emphasis, and strategic takeaways that will shape the entire 2026 competitive season.

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Analyzing the 2026 Copa Sur Programming show art Analyzing the 2026 Copa Sur Programming

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Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham deliver a sharp, no-fluff breakdown of the 2026 Copa Sur Semifinals. They analyze every workout — movements, weights, rep schemes, time domains, and balance — to determine if the programming was truly Games-worthy or if it fell short. They discuss what separated the elite, how it impacted South American athletes, and what it means for future Semifinal design.

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Previewing the SUPER SEMIS weekend Programming show art Previewing the SUPER SEMIS weekend Programming

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Get ready for an action-packed weekend of competition! On this episode of the podcast, Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler break down the programming for three massive semifinal events happening this weekend: the 2026 Far East Throwdown, Magic City Games, and Copa Sur. From expected workouts and surprise movements to athlete storylines and key matchups, Chase and Bill deliver their expert preview, analysis, and bold predictions you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re competing, cheering from home, or just love high-level functional fitness, this episode is your ultimate guide to the action.

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Analyzing the Legends Championship Programming show art Analyzing the Legends Championship Programming

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Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham break down the 2026 Legends Championship programming in this episode of Get With The Programming. They dissect every event from the Del Mar Semifinal — the heavy complexes, gymnastics, skill tests, and surprises — and reveal exactly what it demands from elite individuals and Masters athletes, who it favors, and how it will separate the field heading to the CrossFit Games.

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Analyzing the Mayhem Classic Programming show art Analyzing the Mayhem Classic Programming

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🚨 Was the 2026 Mayhem Classic a legit ticket to the CrossFit Games… or just a Mayhem grindfest? Chase Ingraham & Bill Grundler go full breakdown mode on the programming. Heavy sandbags ✅ Unbroken Clean & Jerks under fatigue ✅ Brutal midline work ✅ Did it actually test well-rounded fitness… or just favor the gritty Mayhem-style athletes? We break down who crushed it, who got exposed, and whether this was the right test to send athletes to San Jose.

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Previewing the 2026 Mayhem Classic Programming show art Previewing the 2026 Mayhem Classic Programming

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Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham break down the programming for the 2026 Mayhem Classic, diving into what the tests reveal about the competition’s priorities and how they’ll shape the race for a CrossFit Games berth. From classic Mayhem-style grit to potential curveballs, they analyze which athletes are best positioned to thrive based on the demands of the workouts.

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Reprogramming the 2026 CrossFit Open + Quarterfinals show art Reprogramming the 2026 CrossFit Open + Quarterfinals

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Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler aren’t just analyzing the 2026 season—they’re rebuilding it. In this episode, they reprogram the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals from scratch, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and how to create a better, more complete test of fitness. If you’ve ever thought, “I’d program it differently…”—this one’s for you.

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