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Barbell Bacon Bros

Barbell Bacon Bros

By Nick Pearce

JCruz and Nick discuss fitness, food, and life
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CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #1

Barbell Bacon BrosJun 17, 2022

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08:05
CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #5

CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #5

Nick discusses next week's CrossFit Games, including the schedule, workout previews, and his picks for the top 5 individuals and teams.

Jul 28, 202214:11
Episode 12: Watermelon & Wodapalooza

Episode 12: Watermelon & Wodapalooza

JCruz and Nick discuss the Wodapalooza CrossFit competition as well as audio Bibles.

Episode Workout

11:00 AMRAP

12 Wallballs

15 Toes-to-bar

Immediately into...

2023m row

Jul 21, 202243:48
CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #4

CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #4

Nick discusses the Last Chance Qualifier, moves by coaches and athletes, and some drama out of the semifinals
Jul 14, 202211:03
Episode 11: Coffee & Back Squats

Episode 11: Coffee & Back Squats

JCruz and Nick sit down with Katie Cunha to discuss being a wife, mom, physician's assistant, and CrossFitter. This episode is full of laughs, and some jokes about "basic white chick foods".

Jul 07, 202228:43
CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #3

CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #3

Nick discusses the Last Chance Qualifier, including discussing the 4 workouts and making his picks for which two men and women will qualify for the CrossFit Games out of the LCQ.

Jun 30, 202207:24
Episode 10: Cake & Kettlebells

Episode 10: Cake & Kettlebells

Nick sits down with Elina to discuss her journey with JCruz through transverse myelitis.

Jun 23, 202245:27
CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #2

CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #2

In this episode Nick breaks down weeks 3 & 4 of the CrossFit Games Semi-Finals.

Jun 17, 202211:43
CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #1

CrossFit Games Coffee Talk #1

Nick discusses the first 2 weeks of CrossFit Games Semifinals

Jun 17, 202208:05
Episode 9: Pork Chops & Pull-Ups

Episode 9: Pork Chops & Pull-Ups

Nick sits down with Laura, a registered dietician and avid CrossFitter to discuss nutrition. It's more detailed and nuanced than you think!

Jun 09, 202244:58
Episode 8: Cracker Barrel & Clusters

Episode 8: Cracker Barrel & Clusters

JCruz and Nick catch up on life and fitness while JCruz shares a big announcement about life.

May 26, 202241:58
Episode 7: Hamburgers & Handstand Walks

Episode 7: Hamburgers & Handstand Walks

Nick interviews JCruz about his experience at the 2021 CrossFit Games as an adaptive athlete


Hamburgers & Handstand Walks

15:00 AMRAP

15 Toes-2-bar

50 ft Handstand walk

15 Deadlifts (155/225)

May 07, 202241:55
Episode 6: BBQ & Burpees

Episode 6: BBQ & Burpees

JCruz and Nick sit down with pastor, and CrossFit athlete, Justin Orr to discuss his journey to becoming a pastor, why he likes CrossFit, and the similarities and differences between church and CrossFit


BBQ & Burpees

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1

Burpees

Deadlifts (95/135)

Apr 25, 202251:43
Episode 5: Pizza & Power Cleans

Episode 5: Pizza & Power Cleans

JCruz discusses his journey from being paralyzed by Transverse Myelitis to going to the CrossFit Games.

Apr 07, 202251:02
Episode 4: Vareniki & Wall Walks

Episode 4: Vareniki & Wall Walks

Nick sits down with Elina (Jcruz's wife) to discuss her journey in CrossFit and women in CrossFit.

Mar 24, 202249:58
Episode 3: Snickers & Snatches

Episode 3: Snickers & Snatches

JCruz and Nick interview Monique Leacox. They discuss Monique's journey through fitness, starting a gym, and her current endeavors as the owner of Pace Fitness.

Mar 17, 202251:54
Episode 2: Mashed Potatoes & Muscle-Ups

Episode 2: Mashed Potatoes & Muscle-Ups

JCruz and Nick discuss the Mayhem YouTube documentary Undisputed https://youtu.be/ze07Cg9Wvjw as well as the Open announcement for 22.1


Episode workout

Mashed Potatoes & Muscle-Ups

2 Rounds for time

50 double unders

40 sit-ups

30 back squats (65/95)

20 hang cleans

10 bar muscle-ups

1:00 rest

Mar 04, 202250:53
Episode 1: The Intro

Episode 1: The Intro

JCruz & Nick discus their introductions and journeys in CrossFit as well as the CrossFit Open
Feb 18, 202251:28