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The Diablo Way - CrossFit Affiliate Podcast
Hosted by Diablo CrossFit - Craig Howard & Coach Jamie Lee
Formerly PRsAllDay Podcast Real world talk about CrossFit: Affiliation, Community, Programming & Competition. Diablo CrossFit Founder & Owner Craig Howard (L2) and Progressive Programming Owner & Head Programmer Jamie Lee (L3) discuss the latest trends & happenings in the world of CrossFit, CrossFit Affiliates and CrossFit the sport.
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- Coach Sarah - Flutist, Air Force Master Sergeant, CFG SemiFinalistMay 8, 2026 · 56 minDiablo Coach Sarah talks about her CrossFit background. Her preparation for SemiFinals, her Air Force Band and more!
- The Diablo Way - Podcast RebornMay 6, 2026 · 52 minJamie & Craig are bringing back the podcast with insight into how Diablo operates, fascinating member interviews and 20years of Affiliate operation.
- We Are Back! - The Diablo WayMay 1, 2026 · 51 minCraig & Jamie talk all things Diablo. In this episode: How we got 267 members to register for the Open How we got them THROUGH the Open & QuarterFinals Plans for Semis CrossFit's new CEO
- NorCal Affiliate Owner Gathering RecapNov 19, 2025 · 1 hrJamie and Craig recap the best ideas and strategies discussed at the NorCal CrossFit Affiliate Owner gathering at Diablo CrossFit on Nov 15 2025
- NorCal Affiliate Gathering Recap ShowNov 19, 2025 · 1 hrJamie and Craig review some of the best highlights of the Affiliate Owner Gathering at Diablo on Saturday Nov 15 2025
- Affiliate Owner Bitch Sesh with Tim Dymmel CF Palo AltoNov 19, 2025 · 50 minFun session talking about affiliate owner and coach experiences with members and sharing scaling opportunities for affiliate owners.
- Robots, AI, BioHacking, Beer & CrossFitNov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 14 minDiablo member Chris Graham owns a brewing supply company and is a passionate CrossFitter and recreational athlete. He's also an amateur bio-hacker and has lost more than 60 pounds since joining Diablo almost 10 years ago. We talk nutrition, injury recovery, meal prep, home-made supplements and more!
- Zia is betting on CrossFit!Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minZia Rohrbaugh is a 15+yr owner of CrossFit Counter Culture in Encinitas California. She's also a member of the CrossFit Affiliate Council and one of the most influential owners in CrossFit. She's about to open her 2nd location in Oceanside in Jan 2026. We talk: why open a 2nd affiliate; How to manage multiple affiliates; The great real estate crisis for affiliate owners; Counter Culture is a HEALTH HOME - IVs, Blood Panels, and Health Care Coverage; and should CrossFit allow Garage Gym affiliates.
- Zia Is Betting On CrossFit!Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minAffiliate Council Member and CrossFit Affiliate Owner Zia Rohrbaugh just signed a lease on her 2nd location in Oceanside California. She talks about why she's bullish on CrossFit, how she set up CrossFit Counter Culture as a Health Home and what she thinks about CrossFit Garage Gyms.
- Forging Elite Fitness and It's Open Season!Oct 22, 2025 · 51 minWe'll talk about CrossFit's return to its original tagline: Forging Elite Fitness, the new marketing campaign and the Open Schedule. We'll talk about how to get athletes ready for the Open and your affiliate as well!
- Juliet Starret - CF San Francisco Founder, NY Times Best Selling Author, Ready State ownerJul 18, 2025 · 1 hr 28 minGreat conversation about the history of CrossFit San Francisco and CrossFit - from $0 to $3m a year! Juliet & Kelly Starrett's transition to The Ready State mobility system & education and a little about their NY Times bestseller: Built To Move.
- TJ's Gym: Selling HARD is hard. Owner: TJ Belger - est 2002Jul 9, 2025 · 1 hr 39 minIn this very entertaining show, TJ talks about longterm business success. How to make profitable business decisions. Hiring quality coaches and more.
- NorCal Classic - Affiliates Save The Day!Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minWe loved the festival feel at NCC! And, there's room for improvement. We'll talk workout design, equipment needs, and volunteers,
- Community Cup Chaos with JDFit CF Affiliate OwnerMay 31, 2025 · 49 minWe'll talk about our plans for the Community Cup, ideas for execution and strategies for success.
- Community Cup Chaos! Are you ready?May 29, 2025 · 49 minWe talk with Affiliate Owner Jake Dickinson about the Community Cup - how the levels work and what the plan is for our affiliates
- Fix Your Shoulders with Dr. Mike HindermanMay 24, 2025 · 1 hr 6 minDr. Mike Hinderman is a Board Licensed Chiropractor and a CrossFit Level 1 Coach. He started his successful practice from scratch - working with one client at a time. His protocols begin with assessment then movement therapy. He works with many Diablo members, coaches and athletes.
- Kendra Watters - R.N., Masters Athlete - Fixing the WorkoutsApr 25, 2025 · 1 hr 8 minWe review Kendra's amazing fitness progress over the last 8 years at Diablo - while working full time as an R.N. - qualifying for Masters SemiFinals and Indy SemiFinals! And, we fix the team Semifinal workouts.
- CrossFit LOVE: Jeremy Thiel: 20yr Affiliate & 17yrs Competition Mgt. TFXApr 16, 2025 · 55 minJeremy talks about the success of his 20yr affiliate he shares with his sister Carey Kepler: CrossFit Central in Austin, TX. Jeremy is also the owner and Director of the TFX Invitational (The Fittest in Tx) CrossFit Competition - a CrossFit Games SemiFinal Qualifier and 17 year old competition - coming to Oklahoma City on May 16-18!
- History of the CrossFit Games Open Competiton at DiabloFeb 21, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minSpecial guest, Christy Lee - member, Mom of 2, wife of Jamie and former CrossFit competition athlete chimes in on the importance of the CrossFit Open to affiliates and the community.
- Run A Successful Intramural Open - Start to FinishFeb 4, 2025 · 57 minRules. Scoring. The Draft! Weekly Challenges & Themes. Spreadsheet management. Friday Night lights. We cover it all in this podcast.
- BOZ! - The 2025 CrossFit Open & Community CupJan 24, 2025 · 48 minCrossFit Competition Director, Adrian Bozman talks about the 2025 Competition Season - the origin of CrossFit competitions and the new Community Cup.
- Autism. Family. CrossFit. A Mom's Story - Hannah MichaelsenDec 12, 2024 · 1 hr 10 minMother & Diablo member, Hannah Michaelsen, shares her story of raising a son with Autism and how CrossFit has helped her and her son, Spencer. She's also the director of a non-profit family resource center that provides emotional support and resources to families with children with disabilities.
- Brian Boucher (MidState CrossFit) Why Affiliate? & Top 3 Things for 2025Dec 5, 2024 · 1 hr 20 minThis was one of our best. Brian Boucher owns MidState CrossFit in Merced. He's also a Paramedic and an inspiring leader in the CrossFit Affiliate Community. In this episode, we talk about "why gyms should affiliate with CrossFit" and our top 3 recommendations for members and affiliate owners for an awesome 2025.
- Meal Prep Masters - Kim & YvonneNov 25, 2024 · 59 minKim Hilen & Yvonne Howard, Masters of Meal Prep (and Fitness!) discuss their meal prep processes and strategies.
- Review of the 2025 CrossFit Games Qualification ScheduleNov 23, 2024 · 1 hr 2 minWe talk about the NEW CrossFit Games qualification schedule - Open > Semis > Games,. We'll review the In-Affiliate Semis and In-Person Semis and the % qualification. We talk about the new Advanced Judges Course and the Video Transparency for In-Affiliate Semis.
- Healthcare Coverage For CrossFit Affiliates!? Dr. Tom McCoyNov 23, 2024 · 1 hr 16 minDr. Tom McCoy, Director of the CrossFit Medical Society joins us to talk about the CrossFit Medical Society and Community Care - a new type of Healthcare Coverage for CrossFit Affiliates and soon all CrossFit participants!
- GRID League - The Complete History with Mather Wiswall USGL FounderOct 23, 2024 · 1 hr 25 minWe'll review the history of the National Pro Grid League, founded by Tony Budding, and the birth and growth of the very popular United GRIID League with Mather Wiswall.
- Foster Fantastic! Surita Sharma Shares Her Foster to Adoption x2 Story.Oct 17, 2024 · 1 hr 9 minSurita and her husband Peter have fostered and adopted two beautiful children - their daughter, age 3 and now, their son, age 1. The backstory for both foster & adoptions are wild - and beautiful. This one will have. you in tears. If you've thought about adoption or fostering, please listen. Surita and Peter are amazing people.
- EPISODE 100! Christian Dean - My Journey from 400lbs to 260Oct 11, 2024 · 1 hr 17 minChristian Dean has been on her fitness & health journey for 10 years. She comes from a very obese family: her Grandmother passed away at 700+ pounds. Her Mom weighed over 500. Christian was over 300lbs at age 17. She's now 33, and has been CrossFitting for 1 year and has lost 40lbs since starting with Diablo.
- Review of the West Coast Region Affiliate Summit - Sep 14Sep 19, 2024 · 1 hr 15 minDon Faul kicked off the Summit with an excellent presentation - a review of his trip to Washington and some insights in to new tools for affiliates and updates on training certifications. The affiliate panel & coaches panel were revealing. The meeting was a hit for everyone who attended.
- Life (and CrossFit) with an Eating Disorder - Lisa HimmelSep 12, 2024 · 1 hr 15 minLisa Himmel shares her powerful story about living with and coping with a severe eating disorder for mare than 10 years.
- CrossFit Games Masters ReviewSep 5, 2024 · 1 hrMasters athlete coaches Jamie Lee and Jackson Miller talk about their experiences at the NEW CrossFit Games Masters Competition brought to you by Legends. We rate the city, the venue, the programming, and the execution of the event.
- CrossFit Games Masters Preview!Aug 21, 2024 · 1 hr 5 minGames Athletes Yvonne Howard and Nate Wantahtah talk about: The new venue & format for Masters in Birmingham Their training preparation Workout expectations Training to be a Masters Games Athlete
- Which CrossFit Games Venue Was the Best!?Aug 14, 2024 · 58 minDedicated to the memory of Lazar Ducik. We decide: which was the best venue? And, what are the good and bad of the Dickies Arena?
- Random Hour: Chasing Shiny Objects, 7 Locations, The GamesAug 1, 2024 · 1 hr 26 minJamie Lee and Craig talk affiliate organization, purchasing equipment, expanding to new locations, the Games and more.
- History of The CrossFit Games - A Fun Look At The Beginning to 2024Jul 17, 2024 · 1 hr 33 minTim Dymmel (CF Palo Alto), Jamie & Craig reminisce about the beginnings of the CrossFit Games and the modern era. We talk venues, workouts and athletes.
- Why I Sold My CrossFIt Affiliate: Jamie Lee - CrossFit BurnJul 11, 2024 · 1 hr 2 minJamie Lee talks about his CrossFit Affiliate and why he sold it to Diablo.
- CrossFit HEALTH Society - Dr. Tom McCoy D..O.Jun 27, 2024 · 1 hr 2 minDr. Tom McCoy talks about the new CrossFit Health Society and how it will change health care for CrossFitters
- Athena is Back! The Journey To Lose 300lbs.Jun 21, 2024 · 1 hr 10 minAthena has a 1 year goal to lose 148lbs, which would give her a cumulative weight loss of 300lbs.
- CrossFit AND Diablo For Sale?Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 20 minTim Dymmel joins the episode today to talk about affiliate management, the future of CrossFit, and the CrossFit brand
- Where Were The Fans? NA West Regional Recap with Amanda HariMay 29, 2024 · 1 hr 4 minAmanda Hari was on-site at the CrossFit Games North America West Semi Final reporting on all the happenings. She's going to share her experiences and talk about what she loved, what she didn't love about the NA West SF. We'll talk about the athlete performances AND .. where were all the fans?
- 'Murph Prep & North America SemiFinals Preview-ishMay 23, 2024 · 57 minCoach Jamie and Craig talk about Memorial Day Murph, scaling options, team options and Rx versions. Then they delve into the NA SemiFinals this weekend
- National Champion Cheer Coach & CrossFit Coach Portia BergerMay 17, 2024 · 58 minDiablo's Coach Portia will talk about her recent National Championship with the California AllStars Bullets out of Pleasanton California and how coaching Cheer compares to coaching CrossFit.
- Age-Group Semi Final Workouts! A review and strategy talkMay 9, 2024 · 45 minDiablo Coach & PRsAllDay Competition Programmer, Jackson Miller, joins us to talk about execution!
- Super Mom - Anelyse George: Training when pregnant, Pelvic Floor. 1000hrs OutsideMay 2, 2024 · 1 hr 13 minMother of 3 Anelyse George talks about training when pregnant, Pelvic Floor health. Raising boys: 1000hrs Outside.
- Affiliate Town Hall. Quarter Final Follow Up Ideas. Affiliate Cup Idea.Apr 24, 2024 · 1 hr 13 minZia Rohrbaugh joins us to talk about the Qrt Finals, the recent Affiliate Town Hall and ideas for an Affiliate Cup THIS year.
- Review of the CrossFit Games Quarter Final Workouts with Alessandra PichelliApr 18, 2024 · 1 hr 2 minSandra talks strategy & execution for athletes and affiliates
- Coach Maddie - A Proper Review of Quarter Final Team WorkoutsApr 10, 2024 · 1 hr 13 minCoach Maddie talks about CrossFit in Austrailia & the UK and shares her experience with Team Quarterfinal Workouts
- Boz: Quarterfinals for the 75th percentile - A peak into what to expectApr 3, 2024 · 1 hr 34 minBoz comes on the podcast at the 30m mark. We talk about Quarterfinal workout considerations, Affiliate constraints, the inclusiveness of the Open vs QFinals and how does CrossFit do all of the video reviews.
- Build A Successful Teen Program: Coach Corey Reveals His SecretsMar 27, 2024 · 1 hr 11 minDiablo's Teen Strong CrossFit program has 20 teens coming 3x a week - at $225/mo. Since taking over the Teen program at Diablo, Coach Corey has graduated 4 Teens in adult classes and maintained a full class. He shares his secrets for building fitness and character with his awesome teen crew.