S06E119 BISON 15 - From Football To CrossFit and More - Mike Warren
@botoxandburpeespodcast host Dr. Sam Rhee talks with Mike Warren @mikewarren___ about going from a college football strength mindset to chasing real, repeatable fitness through CrossFit, competition, and triathlon training. We dig into the moment looking shredded stops feeling like enough, and wh...
S06E120 BISON 15 - From Nervous Newbie To Head Coach At CrossFit Bison - Liz Tanzola
Sam Rhee sits down with Liz Tanzola @liz_tanzola, head coach at CrossFit Bison, to talk about how she goes from zero coaching experience to leading hundreds of classes plus an entire staff of coaches. We dig into class prep, athlete cues, scaling decisions, and the harder part of the job: leading...
S06E130 BISON 15 - The Spirit Of Everyday CrossFit - Ella Kinney
@botoxandburpeespodcast Host Sam Rhee sits with Ella Kinney @ekinney95, a longtime CrossFit Bison @crossfitbison athlete and the inaugural Steve Rice Spirit Award winner, to unpack how she went from “hard pass” on barbells to seven years of steady progress. We talk about building strength after 5...
S06E131 BISON 15 - One Hour of Peace to Beat Your Friends in CrossFit - Chase Ferraro
Sam Rhee sits down with Chase Ferraro @ccferraro93 to talk about how a random Saturday workout turns into four years of serious CrossFit progress and a tight gym community. We also get real about balancing a family business, marriage, nutrition, and a long rehab after major knee surgery while sti...
S06E132 BISON 15 - CrossFit Built Me For The Long Game - Raina Yurchak
Sam Rhee sits down with Raina Yurchak @yurchak_cfwe_life, longtime CrossFitter who turned a tough season of grief into a life built around training, community, and family.
We talk about the mental game behind big performances, the realities of owning CrossFit West Essex and Caldwell, and how dis...
S06E133 BISON 15 - Sweaty Bars And CrossFit Smack Talk - Mike Szawaluk
Host Sam Rhee sits down with Mike Szawaluk @mike_szawalukto trace how a single 6 a.m. drop-in turns into years of training, better rankings, and a tight crew at CrossFit Bison. Along the way, we get into rivalry, work life, nutrition, injuries, and why the community ends up being the reason you k...
S06E134 BISON 15 - Cotswolds Girl Keeps Calm and CrossFits On - Beth Holuba
Sam Rhee talks with Bethany Holuba @bethanyholubaabout building a CrossFit life across the UK, Hong Kong, and New York, and how she landed at CrossFit Bison with a sustainable, long-game approach. We dig into training through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and why consistency and smart scaling c...
S06E135 BISON 15 - How A Longtime CrossFit Athlete Trains Without Ego - Evan Pagliei
Botox and Burpees host Sam Rhee sits down with Evan Pagliei @evanpagliei, a longtime CrossFit Bison member, to talk about how his training mindset evolves from chasing performance to protecting longevity. He shares what community and coaching really change, plus the hard reality of managing injur...
S06E136 BISON 15 - How to Juggle 15 Things at the Same Time Plus CrossFit - Katie Kuperus
Sam Rhee talks with Katie Kuperus @katie_rose_inspired about how CrossFit Bison becomes the hour that keeps her grounded as a mom of three, small business owner, and lifelong “do all the things” personality. She shares how strength training shifts her body image from “skinny” to strong, and why c...
S06E137 BISON 15 - Eleven Years Of CrossFit Consistency - Alan Grinberg
Sam Rhee sits down with Alan Grinberg @algrin to talk about what 11 years of CrossFit looks like when you’re consistent, low-key, and focused on staying healthy. We get into pacing, injury prevention, the Open culture at CrossFit Bison, and why the simplest system is often the one you’ll actually...
