This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we’re joined by our youngest guest ever — last year’s #2 in the 16-17 Girls Division at the CrossFit Games, Elsie Larson! ⁠Now part of our Level 2 training crew, Elsie shares what it was like growing up with 6 siblings, training full-time as a gymnast, and where she’s headed next in her CrossFit career. …

Nearly 5 years ago to the day, we reviewed The Horse of the Invisible with our very best podfriends the Antiques Freaks. Years later, we realized that we had never actually read the story aloud as we had promised you, as we've done with all the other Carnacki stories. Once again, we were wrong - there is yet one more 'nack to Carn, so the Terrible …

This week Elsie is sharing details and progress of her yearlong renovation including what she’s doing and how she’s hoping it will improve her daily life in her home. Plus- for our longtime listeners- Elsie has a potentially surprising update on the whole "Forever Home" label. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this …

In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we’re joined by Head Level 2 Coach Drake Stephens to break down the gym’s historic performance in the 2025 CrossFit Open. We highlight some major wins from this season and talk through what made this year so special for our crew. From there, we shift focus to the upcoming Semifinals, where 1…

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson has been floating around in the American pop cultural stew for the last 22 years. Paris had always been interested in reading it, so when it happened to be in a pile of books some friends were giving away, she heeded the call of our dark lord and…

This week we're answering listener questions about how to write your first novel. We're sharing everything we learned in the process that we wish we could tell ourselves on day one! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@abeautif…

Today we're sharing a deep dive on how to start over. If you're in a rut, whether in your personal life or career, we're going to share tips for starting fresh! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave u…

Episode 139 is here, and we’re talking with Coach, former Ohio State gymnast, and rising CrossFit competitor Kali Schierl! From growing up in a powerhouse family of six siblings, fit parents, and three national-level wrestling brothers to making her mark in CrossFit competition, Kali shares her incredible journey. You won’t want to miss this one! T…

Chris had to go to space again this week. This time, he takes us to a galaxy kinda far away and sort of a while ago (or maybe now? or in the future?) because our Patron Miles requested Black Moon Rising for his Patron's Choice this year. Miles wrote to us saying, "Since I requested two books in a row that were both deeply political, I figured I'd i…

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with our newest full-time coach, Jordan Reichert! From his time as an Army Ranger to discovering CrossFit and training throughout his military career, Jordan shares his journey, his passion for coaching, and his pursuit of becoming an elite CrossFit Games athlete.Don’t miss this chance to get…

This week, we catch up with Pete Merkle—a CrossFit Grandview OG who’s been training with us since 2012! Pete is a familiar face in All-Levels CrossFit and Power Hour, but he’s also had a huge impact behind the scenes, helping us secure our locations (and quite literally saving the gym during COVID). We dive into behind the scenes real estate, his t…

Somehow we ended up with another zombie romance around Valentine’s Day for the second year in a row. Paris chose Rabid Heart for this season after her partner randomly turned to her one day last year and said, “Hey did you realize Jeremy Wagner from Broken Hope is an author?” This piqued her interest since she fondly remembers being at Broken Hope’…

Today, we sit down with longtime members Missy & Stephen Bedell. After 11 years of CrossFit and navigating different seasons of life, they share their insights on training, staying motivated, and finding balance for the long haul. Don’t miss this one! #CrossFitGrandview #GrandviewPodcast #LongevityInFitness #TrainingForLife…

This week we are making our winter bucket list together. So pull out a sheet of paper and let’s make some fun goals to bring us comfort and joy during our least favorite season of the year. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast@…

Balancing Training, Pregnancy & Life! This week’s CrossFit Grandview Podcast features Leah Paliotto—mom, athlete, and longtime member—sharing her journey from Ohio University to CrossFit, starting in her 20s and now training at 36 with baby #2 on the way! Hear how she makes it work with All-Levels, Power Hour, and Rev, proving fitness can evolve wi…

Our Patron Beastwiththeleast sent us Lunar Justice through the mail, presumably straight from his colony on the moon. This may be our favorite way of receiving Patron requests. Join us today for a very 1990s version of the future, including judicial malfeasance, musical patents, jurisdictional insanity, and guillotines - in space! We hope you enjoy…

🎙️ This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, Brandon, Kate, and Dave dive into the 2025 CrossFit Open—why they’re in, why you should be too, and how pushing hard in competition benefits your fitness! It’s a fun, lighthearted convo on training, upcoming events like Summer Shred & the Spring Social, plus a deep dive into programming. If you're a C…

This week we are time traveling back to 2013 for a rewatch of the movie, About Time starring Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson. This beautiful film checks all the boxes for us - it’s cozy, it’s sci-fiction, it’s romantic. So if you haven’t seen it or it’s been a long time, we are going to convince you to rewatch this movie. You can support us by …

From strength specialist in his 20's to all-around machine in his 40's—this week, we sit down with Justin Bird on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast! We talk about his transformation, rehabbing major injuries, training 6-7 days a week while still hitting the ski slopes, and his deep dive into real estate from his early 20s. Tune in for a great mix of f…

We’re two sisters obsessed with reading! If you’re not a fiction reader yet, in this episode we’ll do our best to convince you to join the dark side with us. If you already are then you are going to get so many book recommendations from this episode. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com …

Paris tackles today's selection, which was suggested by listener Deborah, self-proclaimed Unrepentant Sinner! She wrote in to us last summer saying, "Would you consider an episode on a book popular in another era but one that is actually currently being sold to indoctrinate the home school religious zealots? Elsie Dinsmore was popular after the Civ…

Today we have something pretty special. Recently we had our girls trip with a couple of friends, including Elise Cripe, who we often refer to as our third sister. So Elise decided to get off social media over a year ago and we wanted to know EVERYTHING!! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.…

In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with former gymnast and current L-2 athlete, Abby Bruner. Abby opens up about her journey from competitive gymnastics to facing mental health struggles during her teenage and young adult years. After treatment, she found CrossFit with us and has been a consistent presence ever si…

Happy (?) new year, listeners. We discuss Chris's journey through the latest Maradonia book that reboots the series entirely, proving that we are all caught in this loop together within the worst timeline. Although not strictly necessary, we recommend listening to the other Maradonia episodes in the following order: Maradonia and the Seven Bridges …

Join Brandon and Dave on this week’s CrossFit Grandview Podcast as they chat with Drew Wayman, Affiliate PT therapist and seasoned CrossFit competitor. From taking on top athletes at Regionals, Sanctionals, and Semi-Finals to his transition into a successful physical therapy career, Drew shares it all. We wrap up with a deep dive into his latest ve…

This week we’re prepping for the new year with a goal setting episode! We’re recapping how our 2024 goals went and sharing some goals we have for 2025. If you are still considering your new year goals we hope this episode encourages you to dream big for 2025! You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautiful…

It's the final episode of Season 9! Luna's Edge was self-published in June of 2024 by author Roxana Macias. Just like our last episode, this author contacted us and asked us to read their book. While we normally don't take authors up on these offers, the book was described as a bilingual sci-fi novel which sounded like a new and potentially fun con…

🎙️ This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, Brandon and Kate share an exciting preview of what’s ahead in 2025! Tune in as we discuss the gym’s vision and goals for the year, key dates for the Spring Social, the CrossFit Open, and Summer Shred, plus details on new equipment coming your way—and so much more. Don’t miss our final episode of 2024 …

This week we’re doing a rewatch episode of the 2003 Holiday classic Love, Actually. It’s one of the all time best! We’ll also share some of our holiday traditions that we’re doing this year. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at podcast…

This week, we sit down with longtime member Jamie Dauw to uncover her secrets to staying consistent, fit, and stronger well into her 40s. Despite balancing a full-time career and being a mom, Jamie continues to improve year after year—recently achieving bar muscle-ups and hitting PRs in both Olympic and power lifts. Tune in to hear how this supermo…

Hail and well met, book friends! We're feeling pretty silly as we close in on the final episodes of Season 9. We travel back to 10th century Bohemia to learn the story behind the popular Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas". Join us for a very biblically-styled tale that taught us some things but failed to get us invested in the characters. The au…

This week Elsie is sharing a personal topic as she’s about to complete her first completely sober year! This is something Elsie was curious to try for years and she learned a lot from the experience. She’s excited to share the ups and downs as well as the books she read and a pep talk for anyone considering a similar goal in the future. You can sup…

On this week’s episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with CrossFit Grandview legend Patrick Koenig! Patrick trains 7 days a week, is a two-time Hot for the Holidays champion, and hands down one of the friendliest, most helpful people in the gym. We dive into his journey, from bringing his fiancée Kimberly into the gym to tackling personal goals—like …

This week, we sit down with Affiliate PT owner Dr. Mandi Vonderhaar to dive into the world of dry needling. From treating acute injuries to boosting recovery and even promoting hypertrophy, Dr. Mandi breaks down the science behind this powerful modality. Curious about how and why it works? Tune in and learn more! #CrossFitGrandviewPodcast #DryNeedl…

Chris found The Wife App by Carolyn Mackler out in the wild at a bookstore in NH when he was on a trip earlier this year. Considering apps themselves are often terrible, a book about an app seemed like a good candidate for the show. Musings and derailments include: Chris gets really upset about the recurring stereotype of shitty musician boyfriends…

This week we're discussing the ICONIC 1997 movie- The Fifth Element starring Bruce Willis and Milla Jovavich. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 417-893-0011.…

This week we're diving into the topic of Core Values. We loved the exercise of thinking of our values as a person, a small business and also for our families. You can support us by leaving us a couple of 5 star recipe reviews this week at abeautifulmess.com Have a topic idea for the podcast? Write in to us at [email protected] or leave us …

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with Jon Deletoile for a story of resilience and determination. Jon shares his journey from surviving a near-fatal motocross accident at 16, enduring a long recovery, and working his way back over the past 15+ years. With the help of CrossFit and REV, Jon has rebuilt himself stronger than eve…