Topic: Crossfit

5 chapters across the catalog

Home Depotation
Episode 1771 57:20 - 59:30

1771: Home Depotation

Political Alignment, Fitness and Homeschooling Trends

A social media commentary explores how healthy lifestyle choices like CrossFit, homeschooling, and raising chickens have become associated with MAGA or alt-right political alignments. The speaker laments that wanting fresh eggs or physical fitness now serves as a red flag for political leanings. This shift is contrasted with the 1980s and 90s when these activities were not owned by a single predominant group.

Trained Marxist
Episode 1253 1:23:55 - 1:27:38

1253: Trained Marxist

Noodle Gun, Cancel Culture, Corporate Resignations

The "Noodle Gun" segment tracks recent instances of cancel culture and corporate purges. High-profile resignations occurred at Bon Appétit, Refinery29, and the Philadelphia Inquirer due to internal pressure regarding racial sensitivity. Additionally, actress Skai Jackson is highlighted for using her social media platform to target individuals for past comments, leading to investigations of students and professionals.

Viewpoint Discrimination
Episode 1251 1:13:23 - 1:15:49

1251: Viewpoint Discrimination

CrossFit CEO Resignation, Anthropologie "Nick" Controversy

The CEO of CrossFit resigned following a controversial tweet, while the clothing brand Anthropologie faced false accusations of using a racial slur. It is clarified that the term "Nick" used in Anthropologie stores is a British slang term for theft, not a derogatory reference to Black customers.

Noodle Nation
Episode 1250 37:40 - 39:14

1250: Noodle Nation

CrossFit CEO Resignation and Corporate Vulnerability

Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit, resigned after a controversial tweet regarding George Floyd sparked a massive backlash. The "Noodle Gun" was deployed as thousands of affiliated gyms threatened to cancel their contracts over the remark. The incident highlights the vulnerability of corporate business models to rapid social media mobilization and internal employee pressure.

Cli-Fi®
Episode 608 53:14 - 57:11

608: Cli-Fi®

Boston Marathon Anniversary, Adrienne Haslett-Davis, Officer Dennis Simmons

As the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing approaches, survivor Adrienne Haslett-Davis expressed outrage after a "Meet the Press" interview where the name Tsarnaev was mentioned against her wishes. Additionally, the sudden death of 28-year-old Boston police officer Dennis Simmons during a gym workout is noted. Simmons was involved in the 2013 shootout with the Tsarnaev brothers and was scheduled to receive a presidential award for bravery.