THE WOD POD

Today I’m joined by Shaunie Gibson, a previous CrossFit athlete, current HYROX competitor and coach.We talk about her journey through fitness, overcoming eating disorders, building a stronger mindset and how coaching has shaped the person she is today.And now, she’s taking on her biggest challenge yet ... Ironman Leeds!

Welcome to Series 4, Episode 008 of the WOD pod. Today I’m joined by GB ranked padel player Lucy Jones. We get into Lucy’s journey into padel, the competitive side of the sport and why padel has absolutely exploded in popularity. We talk training, competition, mindset and just what makes this sport so ridiculously addictive. Let’s get into it!

Today’s guest is Ben Andrews, an elite Team GB fencer competing at the highest level of one of the fastest and most technical sports in the world. We chat about what it takes to represent Great Britain, how he trains for speed and precision and the sacrifices required to compete on the international stage. We’ll also be hearing about the role Prep Kitchen has played in supporting his performance as one of his key sponsors & the benefits of meal prepping.

Joe Fishburn faced the unimaginable loss of his mum at the age of 2 & he’s turned adversity into fuel. Building not only a powerful mindset but a mission to help others transform their lives too. You may now know him from Gladiator s series 2 and the Gladiators live tour. Beyond the arena he’s coaching people through fat loss, confidence and mental resilience. This episode covers top level gymnastics, grief, purpose and what it really takes to rebuild yourself and come back stronger.

Today’s guest, Josh Summersgill truly lives and breathes performance. A British Masters Champion and record holder who's not only dominated on the platform but he’s built a solid reputation as a coach in the weightlifting space. In this episode, we’re diving into his journey between athlete & coach, the mindset behind elite performance and the lessons he’s learned building a successful coaching business.

In this episode I’m joined by Greg Anderson, a standout athlete on the Scotland National Karate Team, a Commonwealth Champion with podium finishes on the Series A circuit. We dive into Greg’s journey from stepping into the dojo for the first time - to competing on the international stage. We talk about the mindset required to perform under pressure, the sacrifices behind success and the lessons karate has taught him both inside and outside of competition.

Today’s guest is Harry Shepherd, a former Royal Marine, now an online coach. He's now helping people build strength, resilience and discipline that goes far beyond the gym floor. We get into what the Royal Marines actually teaches you about training under pressure, how that mindset translates into everyday life, and what it takes to stay consistent when motivation drops off. If you’re into performance, mindset & curious to find out more about military training - this one’s for you.

Billy has had some big success over the last 3 years of doing Long Drive. With an unbeaten amateur record and 4 top 3 finishes in professional tournaments, Billy is one to watch.He hit a golf ball 441 yards in June last year, what will his 2026 season have in store? In this episode we discuss how Long Drive works, the technical elements & Billy’s plans to become the first Welshman in History to win a world championship title.Teeing off series 4 with this episode, enjoy!

We’re kicking off series 4 of The WOD POD with some bad news.. his name is Chaz Wasserman. Chaz is one of the fastest rising names in BKFC , and he’s on a mission to fight for a World Championship title. If you know bare knuckle, you know it’s raw, unforgiving, and brutally honest. Chaz has found his place in that ring with a mix of discipline, power, and a mindset that’s as tough as thesport itself. In this episode, Chaz opens up in a way that fans and fighters are going to love. Get locked in, because this one is raw, real, and inspiring. Let’s go!

In this bonus episode of The WOD POD, we get some behind the scenes action at Marbella Championship 2025. From competition rituals to the moments that keep them motivated. Each athlete shares insights into what it takes to perform in Spain's most exciting Crossfit competition. Recorded right from the heart of the Championship, this episode blends real passion from athletes with the spirit of Marbella.

This episode features one of the best CrossFit masters athletes with an open finish of 17th in Europe and 1st in the UK. We discuss Curtis’ main sport (prior to CrossFit) being motocross and the competitive nature he has than helped re-ignite his passion for sports & fitness as a masters athlete in CrossFit today. I got a real insight in to his goals and ambitions within the sport. Hopefully 2026 might have a masters games spot with his name on. After Curtis didn’t get the result he wanted at Marbella Champs 2023 - will this year be his year ?

I enjoyed sitting down with Jack & Myles to chat everything Hyrox, CrossFit Foss Way and Midland Fitness Games. This month Myles and Jack are hosting the 9th Midland Fitness Games, so we find out the history of their competition, the difficulties behind the scenes and what we should expect to see at the same sex fours comp on Sunday 12th September. If you competing you’re definitely in the right place as we get some insights in to workouts, new equipment and 1 naughty toes-to-bar buy in! Enjoy.

In the episode I sat down with Dan Hespe the founder of OnYa app & merch store. Over the next hour we find out what inspired Dan to build a complete merch store solution, helping hundreds of functional fitness gyms around the UK. If you own, coach or simply train at a functional fitness gym, this conversation has to be one you listen to! New gym merch coming to a CrossFit gym near you.

Being in the supplement space I was really interested tohear about the process behind launching a pre workout energy drink brand. Ryan Weekley (who you may have seen on Love Island) &Ben Stevens both worked in the military together. After deciding to leave the military at the exactly the same time to pursue a business idea they are both passionate about was really inspiring. They’ve created a great product (peach & and raspberry is my favourite flavour) & I’m really looking forward to seeing how the brand grows over the next few years. Enjoy this episode!

Rumour has it, Sam West is one of the fastest people around the Nuclear Fit course, so I had to go down to Essex and get some tips ahead of my first race. With a background in semi pro football, personal training & now Hyrox coaching, Sam has had a very active lifestyle. Fitness has been a consistent part of his life & I really enjoyed this conversation discussing his recent progress in the fitness racing scene.

Sam Bilbie is the reining & defending HYROX Age GroupWorld Champion & Hyrox World record holder. In this episode I met Sam down at the Nuclear Fit HQahead of the Nuclear Fit season to discuss her journey in to fitness racing & her plans for Chicago Hyrox World Champs. In light of my agreeing to race in Nuclear Fit in July I thought I’d ask a world champion fitness racer for her top tips. If you are doing a Hyrox or Nuclear Fit race this year then I hope you enjoy this one!

This episode was a long time coming. For those that don’t know, Rich is the owner of various Crossfit competitions: Arnold Fitness Games, Battle for middle ground, Rep it out & Castle Games to name a few. As well as that, he owns Graft gym in Halifax, West Yorkshire. In December last year Rich captained a team of 4 who took on the world’s toughest row. Which was 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera to Antigua. This podcast episode reveals everything that happened during the row, including some key motivators and real emotional moments..

Steve & Francesca recently started an instagram account called Hyrox Workouts which was initially an account to share workouts for members at Code Fitness. Over the last couple of years, this got some real traction and has become a successful business they run together. In this episode, we find out how they both met, how theystarted the business and their journey through fitness. We also play a game of Mr & Mrs towards the end of the pod - to really see how well they know each other. Enjoy this one!

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Nota to discuss how he manages to train every day alongside a hectic office based corporate job in investment banking. Dan has been a WOD Powders athlete since last year, when he did a flavour collab with the Electrolyte RX & his Hyrox times have consistently improved. This year Dan is taking on the pro races with the goal of qualifying for the Hyrox World Champs in Chicago this June! @dan_nota_training

Emma has been competing in Crossfit since 2017 & she's now a regular top contender in UK Crossfit scene. Emma had a 37th place finish worldwide in the 2024 Crossfit open & finished 45th in Europe in the quarter finals - narrowly missing out on the semi's. If you've tried WOD Powders Apple & Elderflower electrolyte sachets you may have seen Emma featured on the design. An epic photo from a rope climb event at the French Throwdown. I really enjoyed this one & I'll certainly be following Emma's Crossfit journey over the next few years. Oh & hopefully she'll get involved with a few WOD Powders team events in 2025!