In this special Affiliate Edition of The Misfit Podcast, Drew is joined by Hunter Wood (Misfit Gym Portland owner) and Paige Semenza to break down everything coaches and affiliates need to know as the Mad Jack Phase kicks off — just in time for the CrossFit Open.

This seven-week General Physical Preparedness (GPP) phase is built around versatility, strength, and adaptability, inspired by the legendary “Mad Jack” Churchill — a true jack-of-all-trades. The crew dives into how affiliates can best prepare athletes for Open season, from coaching heavy squat cleans and front squats to managing gymnastics progressions, cardio days, and movement efficiency in real-world class settings.

They also cover:

• How to coach front squats and squat cleans more effectively
• Teaching gymnastics to mixed-ability classes
• Scaling bar muscle-ups for large affiliate groups
• Why monostructural conditioning still matters (even when it’s not “fun”)
• How to communicate Open strategy to different athlete personalities
• Keeping coaches aligned across large staffs
• Creating better buy-in and consistency during Open season

Whether you’re an affiliate owner, coach, or athlete, this episode offers practical insight into smarter programming, better coaching communication, and how to help your community thrive during the Open.

Mad Jack Phase starts Monday, January 26th.
Get in the Telegram, grab your free trial, and sharpen the axe (or sword 😈🗡️)

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In this Q&A-packed episode of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige answer questions straight from the Misfit community—starting with Telegram, then social media, and beyond.

They dive into how to balance training with online qualifiers, when Zone 2 work actually matters, and why competition exposure is essential at every stage of an athlete’s journey. The conversation also covers mindset traps like over-analysis, when work ethic becomes a liability, and how to trust the process without losing self-awareness.

You’ll hear practical advice on nutrition, recovery, and long-term progression, plus insights for affiliate athletes looking to improve their health beyond just “working out.” The episode wraps with tips on skill development (including handstand walks and bar muscle-ups) and a reminder that consistency beats intensity when it comes to real progress.

Whether you’re training for competition, getting back into functional fitness, or just trying to move better and feel stronger, this episode delivers actionable guidance with Misfit’s trademark honesty and edge.

Topics covered:

• Pacing vs. gamifying workouts
• How to integrate qualifiers into training
• The value of competition exposure
• Over-analysis, self-regulation, and trusting the process
• Work ethic vs. burnout
• Nutrition basics for performance & body composition
• Skill progression for gymnastics movements
• Building long-term fitness habits

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Testing. Training. Competing.
They sound interchangeable—but confusing them is one of the fastest ways to stall your progress.

In this episode of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down:

• What testing, training, and competing actually are
• Why each one exists (and when it doesn’t)
• How ego, pacing, and athlete IQ derail results
• How to use data, RPE, and strategy to actually get better
• The dangerous gray area of “throwing down” too often

This conversation is part philosophy, part practical coaching clinic—covering everything from AMRAP math and baseline tests to why intensity without intention kills adaptation.

Whether you’re prepping for the Open, Quarterfinals, or just want to train smarter without burning out, this episode will change how you approach your workouts.

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