CrossFit Grandview Podcast

Brandon Couden
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CrossFit Grandview owner Brandon Couden sits down and talks about all things fitness.

  1. 1D AGO

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast 182 Chris Reinke

    We sat down with Chris Reinke — a longtime CrossFit Grandview member who’s been putting in work in a way that’s realistic, repeatable, and working. 25 lbs down. More energy. Better habits. Chris talks about dialing back alcohol, moving every day (even the simple stuff), and finding consistency without going all in or burning out. In his 50s, balancing travel, social life, and training — he’s showing what it actually looks like to make fitness part of your life, not your whole life. This one hits home for a lot of people.

    39 min

  2. MAR 28

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast 181 Kimberly Barr

    This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Kimberly Barr just before she heads off to Hawaii to marry longtime member Patrick Konieg. She’s officially been a member for just two years… but if you’ve been around, it feels like she’s been part of this place way longer. From coming to socials and Team Tuesdays back at the old Kinnear spot 5 years ago with Patrick, to finally jumping in with both feet—and never looking back. Since then, Kim’s taken off. Winning Summer Shred. Taking on every challenge we throw at her. And now, in just her second Open, she’s already a Quarterfinals qualifier. We talk strength training, progression, and what it actually looks like to completely transform yourself in 24 months.This is a good one. #CrossFitGrandview #CFGVPodcast #MemberSpotlight #Quarterfinals #CrossFitOpen #Transformation #SummerShred #BuiltNotGiven

    41 min

  3. MAR 22

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast 180 Cherese Matthews

    We took the podcast on the road to Rincón, Puerto Rico and sat down with Cherese Matthews—co-owner of Rincón Fitness Center and one of the most inspiring stories we’ve had on the show.From moving from New Jersey to Puerto Rico to manage a gym… to having a deal fall through and starting over with beach workouts—Cherese’s journey is built on resilience. Alongside her wife Valentina, she’s grown Rincón Fitness into one of the best gyms around, with a vibe that just hits different.L3 Coach. 2016 Fittest in Puerto Rico. Gym owner. Community builder.This one’s real—about risk, setbacks, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful.

    57 min

  4. MAR 14

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast #179 — Troy Clay

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast #179 — Troy Clay In this week’s episode we sit down with CrossFit competitor and Team CrossFit Grandview athlete Troy Clay. Troy shares stories from his time training in Cookeville, Tennessee with CrossFit Games Champion Rich Froning, and what it’s been like getting started working with reigning Games Champion James Sprague. We also dive into Troy’s background growing up, his landscaping business, and the parallels between building a trade and building a competitive athlete — something Brandon can relate to from his own days in the landscaping world before coaching. We also talk about why Troy drives nearly an hour multiple days a week to train at CrossFit Grandview, and what makes the environment, coaching, and community here special. Great conversation with a hard-working athlete and business owner.

    47 min

  5. MAR 8

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast 178 Bri Yelverton

    In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Bri Yelverton — a familiar face in both Power Hour and our CrossFit classes.Bri brings an incredible energy to any room she walks into, and that same positivity shows up in her training, work, and everyday life. In this episode we talk about her career, her love for travel, and what it’s like splitting time between Columbus and California.Bri is also a new mom, and we dive into how she balances motherhood with world travel, training, work, and everything else life throws her way. It’s a great conversation about staying active, pursuing big goals, and finding a way to make it all work.Another fun episode with one of the awesome members who help make the CrossFit Grandview community what it is.

    36 min

  6. MAR 1

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast 177 Caroline Dardini

    There’s a difference between having a moment… and having a decade. Caroline Dardini is a 5x Regional and 3x Semifinal athlete who has quietly stayed in the arena with the best for years. This week she joins us to talk about: • The grind of the Regional era• Staying competitive through different seasons of life• Stepping back — and choosing to come back• Why teaming up with CrossFit Grandview feels different We get into her daily rhythm (10+ mile runs, early mornings, late nights, random Jeopardy sessions) and the mental framework that allows her to operate at a level most people simply won’t touch. Some athletes try hard. Some athletes are wired different. This episode gives you a front-row seat inside that wiring. One of my favorite conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Episode 177 is live now. 🎧 #CrossFitGrandview #GrandviewBarbell #CrossFitLife #SemifinalsBound #Podcast177

    49 min

  7. FEB 22

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast — Episode 175: Relationships / Valentine’s Day Edition

    Kate and I are coming to you from Miami on Valentine’s Day for a real conversation about relationship health. In this episode, we share takeaways from a recent one-off “check-in” session with a relationship counselor — covering communication, feeling seen, and small habits that matter in a busy marriage with kids. If you’re partnered, parenting, or just interested in building healthier relationships, this one’s for you. Health is holistic — and being happy with your person is a huge part of it. So yeah… we’re working on it. #CrossFitGrandview #Podcast175 #ValentinesDayEdition #MarriageHealth #RelationshipGoals #HolisticHealth #StrongTogether #RealTalk

    25 min

  8. FEB 22

    CrossFit Grandview Podcast Ep. 176 — Dave Ulmer: 30 Years of Strength & Conditioning

    This week, I decided to put Coach Dave Ulmer on the hot seat. Over the last few months, members keep asking me: “How does Dave do that?” Running speed + agility cones like a cat at 43 years old and 200+ lbs… pulling mid-500s on deadlift… moving like an athlete who never left their prime. So instead of guessing, we hit record. In this episode, we unpack Dave’s full journey:Growing up building a wide athletic base through football, basketball, and lacrosse 4 years of structured strength & conditioning in high school 4 years of D1A football at Bucknell University 5 years of competitive CrossFit in the Regionals era, battling alongside guys like Dan Bailey, Rich Froning, and Graham Holmberg Now? Dave blends all of that experience together—while still experimenting, learning, and evolving. You’ll hear him talk about: • What you see in class every day (and why) • How his artistic brain shapes our Power Hour programming • His approach to staying well-rounded, athletic, and strong into his 40s • And how decades of consistency quietly compound into elite fitness If you’ve ever wondered what’s behind Dave’s movement, strength, and coaching style—this one’s for you. 🎧 Episode 176 is live now.Listen. Learn. Then come train. #CrossFitGrandview #CFGVPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #CoachLife #PowerHour #LongevityFitness #TrainSmart

    45 min
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CrossFit Grandview owner Brandon Couden sits down and talks about all things fitness.

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  • Creator
    Brandon Couden
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brandon Couden
  • Show Website
    CrossFit Grandview Podcast

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