This Week At Method

250 EPISODES. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY.To every single one of you who has listened, laughed, shouted at your speakers, argued with the boys, survived terrible takes and somehow kept coming back for more… THANK YOU.From day one to episode 250, you’ve helped turn This Week At Method into the biggest CrossFit podcast on the planet. What started as a few handsome kids talking fitness has somehow become a quarter of a thousand episodes, countless laughs, outrageous opinions and a community unlike anything else.This week, The Franchise is back in the Dub Hub with the Method gigolos Walton, Faircloth and Shents for an absolute blockbuster.The lads get stuck into: The latest savage Method workouts All the chaos, drama and predictions from the 2026 CrossFit Quarterfinals A huge preview of the first Method Major of 2026 – LIFT OFF Big takes, bad takes and the sort of nonsense only these four can produce250 episodes later and somehow the chemistry is worse, the opinions are louder and the chat is more unhinged than ever.Most people can’t stick to a 6-week training block… we’ve accidentally done 250 episodes.Get it in your ears NOW.Episode 250 is live.

EPISODE 248 – OUT NOW This week on This Week At Method… we’ve got TWO absolute weapons in the building Ayrd Pearson and Leo Westbrooke – gymnasts turned CrossFit wrecking balls… and fresh off DOMINATING the Method competition scene These lads don’t just do gymnastics…They make it look like the rest of us are moving in slow motion. We’re talking:From elite gymnastics beginnings to Method podium finishesThrowing around weights like it’s part of the warm-upBreaking down why most people are doing gymnastics completely wrongAnd yes… calling out the movements that humbled them HARD Plus…Who’s actually the better gymnast?What workout would they design to destroy the Method members?And could they survive a FULL gymnastics-only throwdown? Let’s just say…fter this episode, your next set of pull-ups is going to feel very, very different. Episode 248 is LIVE NOWGet it in your ears, get inspired… and maybe rethink your “strict” standards

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER (or 26.2)The mics are HOT and the takes are EVEN HOTTER on the latest episode of the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast This Week At Method. Host The Franchise is back in the big chair, grilling the two Method titans Bunty Walton and Banty Faircloth as the trio dive headfirst into the chaos that was 2026 CrossFit Open workout 26.2. From lunges to snatches to the ultimate gymnastics showdown… the boys break down the pain, the strategy, the carnage and the glory behind one of the spiciest tests of the Open. What was the winning strategy?Who flew… and who got absolutely humbled?And just how savage was that final push to the ring muscle-ups? Expect big laughs, big analysis and big Method energy as three voices, three opinions and three very questionable life choices collide in the studio. Hit play, crank it up and relive the madnessFor everything method:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

THE FN SHOW HAS LANDED — LIVE FROM METHOD CITY LIMITS The world’s biggest CrossFit podcast This Week At Method is back and this one FLIES. On the show The (age-defying) Franchise takes off with Donna Riley from Focused Nutrition, bringing straight from Method City Limits. Protein myths? SMASHED. Collagen? We go deep. Creatine? Buckle up — full breakdown. Vibes? Immaculate as always. This episode is part science lecture, part locker-room chat, part feel-good banger. If you train hard, think hard, or just want to feel better in your body — this one’s for you. HIT PLAY Method City Limits Drop a boom if you’re team protein, a blast if creatine’s in your shakerFor more Info:https://www.focusednutrition.uk

THE OPEN. THE FUTURE. THE HARD QUESTIONS. The CrossFit Open 2026 registration is LIVE……and this week on the world’s number one CrossFit podcast, This Week At Method, The Franchise step into big-picture mode. Coaches Walton & Faircloth go deep on the questions that actually matter:Why Open participation numbers matter more than everWhat declining sign-ups really say about the state of the sportHow constant structural changes are affecting athletes, coaches & affiliatesWhether the Open is still the heartbeat of CrossFit — or at a crossroadsAnd what elite coaches really think the future needs to look likeThis isn’t workout predictions.This isn’t leaderboard chat.This is honest conversation about the identity, direction, and survival of competitive CrossFit — with hindsight, experience, and zero fluff. If you coach.If you compete.If you care about where CrossFit is going next… This episode is required listening. 🎧 OUT NOWListen. Think. Debate. Then decide how YOU show up for the Open.For more info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 240 — PASS THE MIC The Franchise Jr steps aside and Method’s very own Sophie H takes the reins Joined by Ben Smith, owner of Boxxd Blaydon, this one’s a proper journey — from cricket nets to Nashville to CrossFit coaching then opening his own gym.It’s honest. It’s inspiring. It’s proof that passion, graft, and backing yourself can change everything.Less ego. More story.Tune in to the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast.For BOXXD info:https://www.boxxdfitness.com/For MTG Info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 238 — METHOD’S FESTIVE SPECIAL The world’s greatest CrossFit podcast has swapped the whiteboard for tinsel and the chalk for mince pies… and honestly? Absolute scenes. This week on This Week At Method, the Festive Franchise hosts a Christmas cracker of an episode with:Fairylights FairclothDeck The Halls WaltonShentaclaus Together they unwrap the highlights of the year at the UK’s premium, award-winning CrossFit gym — the wins, the workouts, the chaos, the community, and the moments that made Method… well, Method Expect:Belly laughsWarm fuzziesQuestionable festive nicknames Stories that prove CrossFit is 50% suffering, 50% friendship, 100% worth it Festive Method Takeaway:You don’t get stronger just by lifting heavier —you get stronger by showing up, cheering louder than your lungs allow, laughing mid-WOD, and doing hard things with good people… even when you’re mildly hungover and wearing reindeer antlersSo this Christmas:✔️ Lift the bar✔️ Lift each other✔️ And remember — community is the real PR Listen now. Laugh loads. Finish the year strong.

EPISODE 236… STRAP IN The world’s greatest CrossFit podcast just got a DOUBLE SHOT OF CHAOS & CHARM .This week on This Week At Method, The Franchise Jr hands the mic to none other than Sophie of The Rep — receptionist, vibe curator, and now… PODCAST HOST EXTRAORDINAIRE And who’s she interviewing?Only the magnificent, magnetic, maximum-energy LIVE WIRE herself… Billie MoodyPrepare for:Billie’s Australian Adventure — sun, snacks, and questionable wildlifeHow she stumbled into Pilates Down Under and lived to tell the taleAussie CrossFit culture and why everyone says “mate” mid-WODHow it feels to be back at Method (spoiler: emotional scenes, big hugs, zero kangaroos)CrossFit x Pilates — the crossover we never knew we needed Billie’s big goals, big energy, and even bigger laughs This episode is pure serotonin.A vibe.A mood.B Moody. Listen now.Absorb the chaos.Return stronger.For more info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 234: The Rogue. The Big Friday. The Franchise. The Master Programmer.When Rogue meets Method, you know it’s about to get spicy Carl “The Franchise” Douglas welcomes back Mark “Master Programmer” Faircloth for another deep dive into the pain cave — breaking down Rogue Invitational Event 1, dissecting Big Friday carnage, and teasing the next Method Live that’s guaranteed to leave quads trembling and souls searching 👀This isn’t just a podcast. It’s fitness therapy for the elite and the delusional alike Tune in now — the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast just got even greater.For more Info:https://www.method-training.co.uk/

EPISODE 232 — THE FRANCHISE x THE MASTER PROGRAMMER RETURNS Mark ‘Back from Tenerife, Still Programming Pain’ Faircloth is home — and he’s straight into the Method hot seat with Carl.The lads break down the recent Method workouts, talk questionable pacing decisions, and preview the annual emotional rollercoaster that is… THE HALLOWEEN WOD Grab your caffeine, your whoop strap, and your sense of humour — it’s another certified banger from the world’s greatest CrossFit podcast

Episode 230 is LIVE! This week on This Week At Method, your host The Franchise brings back a legend in strength & conditioning: Mike Tromello, the U.S. coaching powerhouse now partnering with CrossFit and strength athletes across the world. Mike isn’t just another coach — he’s the founder of Precision CrossFit in California, a technical programming expert and published voice in elite strength work. He’s coached athletes to national and world level podiums, built youth lift programs, and developed systems that scale from beginners to elite competitors.In this episode, Mike will pull back the curtain on his tried-and-tested coaching method — blending strength, skill, and CrossFit mechanics in a way that elevates any athlete. We’re talking real, practical knowledge that every CrossFit coach can steal — on programming, athlete development, dialing intensity, and finding that magic balance between strength and performance. Expect raw, unapologetic conversations, direct coach-to-coach insights, and a glimpse into how Mike thinks about scaling, peak performance, and longevity in this sport.To all our listeners — whether you’ve tuned in since day one or this is the first time you’re pressing play — thank you. Because of your passion, This Week At Method is now a global hit, reaching CrossFitters and coaches from Edinburgh to El Paso. Get your headphones ready, get your notebook out — this is a masterclass disguised as a podcast. You don’t want to miss it. Episode 230 – Mike Tromello: Strength x CrossFit MasteryAvailable now wherever you listen

🕷️💥 THE JESMOND SPIDERMAN SWINGS INTO THE DUB HUB 💥🕷️On the latest edition of the world’s best CrossFit podcast – This Week At Method 🎙️, The Franchise gets stuck into the story of none other than Method’s very own Paddy Parker 🙌 From his fitness journey 🏋️‍♂️ to overcoming injuries and coming back stronger 💪, Paddy has cemented himself as a massive part of the Method family. But hold up… this isn’t your ordinary member chat 👀⚡ He’s got a love for Warp Records beats 🎶⚡ He’s a dancer with Newcastle pride 🖤🤍⚡ And yes… he’s also known as the one and only Jesmond Spiderman 🕷️ (spinning PBs instead of webs). It’s raw, it’s hilarious, it’s inspiring – and it’s another reason why Method is home to some of the most epic stories in CrossFit worldwide 🌍. 🎧 Plug in, laugh loud, and be inspired by Paddy Parker’s journey.