Obstacle Dominator

It's NORAM time! Brakken is busy buffing his shiny head, so Beni shacked up in a cabin with Veejay Jones in the mountains of Stratton, Vermont. - Just hours before go time for the 3k North American Champs, Beni asks Veejay what his plans and predictions are...and he comes out swinging! - Just after finishing, the two rejoin to recap the details of the race; what it's like to race head-to-head with legend Ryan Atkins, the complexity of the obstacles and exactly how accurate (or not) his predictions were... - Some great not-so-rapid rapid-fire questions... ...and much more! Get Connected with Veejay: Instagram: veejay_jones Facebook: Veejay Jones Submit and get your questions answered: Instagram: @obstacledominator www.obstacledominator.com Obstacle Dominator Training Guide coming soon! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Tyler Veerman makes his first appearance on the OD podcast right after his big breakout race in Utah at the series finale of the US Spartan National Series, where he took down some of the biggest names in the sport; Ryan Kempson, Ryan Kent, Ryan Roods, Robert Killian, Cody Moat etc. We chat about: -His extremely unusual athletic background... -A little chat about the Crossfit Games and Hunter Mcyntires presence there live this weekend... -Tyler's goal of top at the Spartan World champs in Taho... -A peak into his training that's propelled him to where he's at (and going)... ...and much more! Don't forget to tune in and watch the GRIT GAMES this SUNDAY starting at 8am. Here's the llink: https://www.facebook.com/gritfitnesstx/ Get connected with Tyler: Facebook: Tyler Veerman Instagram: @tveerman_ocr Submit and get your questions answered: Instagram: @obstacledominator www.obstacledominator.com Obstacle Dominator Training Guide coming soon! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tun

Time to answer your questions, you fantastic listeners you! -Lots of questions of training, Stadion racing tips and fueling... -Kirk Dewindt fires off some trash talk that leaves Brakken defenseless (but is then rescued by Beni)... -A bold statement about "smoking you so bad you'll retire" to both the show hosts from a listener call-in... ...and much more! Submit and get your questions answered: Instagram: @obstacledominator www.obstacledominator.com Obstacle Dominator Training Guide coming soon! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

After a month break Beni and Brakken are back, and with quite a different look. They cover some GREAT content as well as... -WHY such a long time with no episode (and how thats related to why Beni is now missing several teeth, including one of the front ones...) -A recap of the Dallas Stadium, Brakken's first ultra trail race (50k) and a look forward at the final race of the US Spartan Series in Utah... -Common HUGE gaps in understanding of absolutely BASIC training principles... -Beni's new sub 5 mile PR and Brakkens new post-collegiate mile PR... ...and much more! THE OBSTACLE DOMINATOR GUIDE IS INDEED COMING SOON Give us a rating on iTunes (or wherever the hell you listen to us) As well as follow us on IG (and Facebook but, bleh. FB is dead.) @obstacledominator Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

This episode is one of the only two times that Yuri Force (the highest performing of the most underrated athletes in the sport) has been interviewed. With over 30 (probably 40) Savage Race 1st place wins, Brakken and Beni had to chat with the guy who runs at the top WHEREVER he shows up. They find out: -How Yuri has naturally been hitting the endurance training on the head even though he has no idea what he's doing... -A LOT of in depth information of training... -Beni tells the tail of when a bunch of people made him cry at the Atlanta airport... -A fitness challenge issued to the listeners... ...and much more! Get connected with Yuri: Facebook: Yuri Force Instagram: @foxforce13 Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

It's time to get to know Brakken! The OD hosts have been wanting to open up the range of topics discussed on the podcast and thought a great way to do that would be to interview and get to know Brakken as the person he is 1st and athlete second. We chat about... -How the parenting landscape has changed from his childhood compared to current day when Brakken had CPS called on him and his wife one evening for the activity they were doing in a parking lot with their kiddos... -The difference growing up in a passion driven home can make on a kids adult life... -Brakken's total denial of Beni's attempt to get him to try shrooms... ...and much more! Get connected with Brakken: Facebook: Brakken Kraker Instagram: @brakkenkraker Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

HEY. OD had Johnny on the books BEFORE Big Bear, there was just a scheduling conflict...but we got him now! Beni and Brakken chat with Johnny from a suprisingly audio-friendly car situation on top of a mountain. They chat about... -The deets on Johnny's HUGE break out win against an extremely stacked field at Spartan US Series race the Big Bear Beast last weekend... -His knowledge on how to prepare specifically for the aggressive stimulus your body recieves during a race... -Beni accidentally outs a secret of Brakken on the pood... -Some not so detailed deets about the upcoming Obstacle Dominator training guide 3.0... ...and much more! Get Connected with Johnny: Facebook: Johnny Luna Lima Instagram: @johnnylunalima Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Sticher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

One of the biggest names of the old-gaurd in OCR, over 30 podiums at BIG races (Spartan World Championships, Battlefrog Championships) and THE TMX Female World Champion (and runner up the following year,) Corinna Coffin is BACK with a 2nd place win at the 2nd stop of the Spartan Stadion series in DC at Nationals Park and an interview with Brakken and Beni. They chat about: -Her accomplishment of competing in the Crossfit Games and completing grad school at The University of Utah for Sports Nutrition... -Her race in DC and plans to throw down in rest of the stadion series this year... -What Beni said about her when he didn't know her boyfriend was standing right next to him at that race... ...and much more! Get Connected with Corinna: Instagram: @cscoffin13 Obstacle Dominator Training 3.0 guide coming at you in June! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Sticher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge -

The Stadium Series athletes know his name, but it's time to introduce the rest of the OCR community to Bo Muzikowski. From inner city Chicago to Ivy Leaguer to Spartan Stadium Series Champion, Bo has as unique of a backstory as you'll find in our sport: - how being home schooled prepared him for endurance sports... - his connection to Keanu Reeves... - overcoming training injuries... ...and much more! Get connected with Bo: Facebook: Bo Muzikowski Instagram: @bomuzikowski Obstacle Dominator Training 3.0 guide coming at you in June! Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Sticher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Everyone knows the "old gaurd" (Lyndsey, Amelia, Rose etc,) so lets get to know one of the new girls who are coming in and consistenly nabbing podiums and top 5 places at top races, Leigh Ann Wasteney (pronounced waste-uh-knee): -Leigh's childhood being raised on a farm... -Her trifecta as a triple sport collegiate athlete... -News that Hobie Call will come out of retirement and train to win the Spartan World Championships IF Joe Desena decides to reverse his decision to have the WC race on Sunday instead of Saturday... ...and much more! Get connected with Leigh-Anne: Facebook: Leigh Anne Wasteney Instagram: @leighanne-wasteney Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes, Sticher, or wherever you tune in! Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Brakken and Beni decide to have a chat talking about some of the aftermath of the end of last episode where Beni brought up alot of instances of Isaiah Vidal cheating, as well as covering a wide range of topics such as: -How butt sex is alot like alcohol... -An official invite to Isaiah to come on the podcast to chat with B&B about the accusations leveled at him... -Why Beni is now trail running with a weapon on him... ...and much more! OBSTACLE DOMINATOR TRAINING GUIDE 3.0 IS BEING RELEASED IN MAY! Keep your eyes peeled like a banana. Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Welcome to stat city. Watch how Jack Bauer brings statistical backed facts to the realm of shit talking, showing who's hot and who's not in OCR...as well as some super controversial heated arguments between Beni and Brakken at the end of the episode covering: -How (with cited sources) Isaiah Vidal is by FAR the athlete with the most complaints filed against him for mid race unsportsmanlike conduct (and the juicy deets of those instances)... -The argument that Hobie Call is NOT the greatest OCR athlete because he's just been riding the title of "godfather" to his victories... -Defense of the statement that Robert Killian has greater range than Ryan Atkins does... ...and muuuuuuch more! Get Connected with Jack: Facebook: Jack Bauer Instagram: jack_bauer_ocr Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Soon to have his huge breakthrough race (fingers crossed for Seattle Spartan tomorrow,) and runner up for the the co-host position behind Brakken, Kirk Dewindt comes on to chat about: -Beni's massage from an Asian lady that...well, we're still not sure if it was an "Asian massage." -Kirks 4:09 miles and track history... -The pro's significant others in OCR... -A little trash talk from an audio clip a listener sent in... ...and much more! Get connected with Kirk: Facebook: Kirk Dewindt Instagram: @kirkdewindtpt Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Although Brakken and Beni skipped the train for an April fools joke, they took advantage of the March fever to bring you March Shoe Madness where they break down a bracket get the final answer on best OCR SHOE. Arguing back and forth for they're picks, they cover: -the 16 most popular OCR shoes available... -traction, durability, weight, water retention, fit, protection and comfort... -stories about fails and victories in the different models... -and a PSA announcment from Beni that you probably want to hear if you're using CBD oil... Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Brakken and Beni spend this episode chatting with Beni and Brakken about things that Brakken and Beni think about things.  -A rant from Brakken about people (mostly the pros) beginning and ending each race with a safe padding of social media proclaimed excuses... -Beni's struggle with caring TOO much about what other people think, yet learning that there can be a healthy level of that... -A conspiracy theory (and a suprisingly realistic possibility) surrounding the Ryan Woods Truss-Gate event, spurred by reviewing the recent John Penland fire jump debaucle... -A preview of the sexy (lit, sick, totally rad) NEW OBSTACLE DOMINATOR TRAINING GUIDE to be released very soon... ...and much more! Get connected with Brakken and Beni: Facebook: Brakken Kraker/Beni Gifford Instagram: @brakkenkraker/@benigifford Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Spartan Pro Team athlete, Drop the Hammer, Man-bun extroadinaire Ryan Kent joins Beni and Brakken today in what was supposed to be a usual interview, but then turned into the real talk episode about..well, lots of stuff: -The not so glamourous reality of being a full time professional Spartan Racer -How participating on the tv show (and being the first ever to complete) The Selection mentally, emotionally and physically wrecked Ryan for months afterwards -His undefeated USA 8k record that he set at 8 years old and much more! Get Connected with Ryan: Facebook: Ryan Kent Instagram: @dr0p_the_hammer   Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Speaking of people who have beat Beni, the 6'2 195 lb beast from South Africa Thomas Van Tonder chats with the OD duo today. They cover: -How he is one of the only 3 Redbull Sponsored OCR Athletes in the world... -How, contrary to popular belief, he does not regularly train with lions and giraffes... -The argument that even the most obstacle dense OCR (OCRWC 3K 2019) was still geared towards the fastest runner... -His personal record of nonstop 300m+ monkeybar traverse, and why the racing scene in South Africa is so awesome... ...and much more! Get Connected with Thomas: Facebook: Thomas Van Tonder Instagram: @thomas_ocr Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

Last week we interviewed the male winner of the Jacksonville Spartan US Series race, this week we've got the female winner; multiple x OCR World Champion, accomplished rock climber, a Spartan Pro Team member who definitely runs faster than you...Nicole Mericle! We chat about: -Nicole's target to take down Lindsey Webster in 2019 (and how she's already taken down Beni in a Spartan this year...) -Her blow by blow of the Jacksonville Super... -Brakkens unsung heroism on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge tv show on NBC... ...and much more! Get connected with Nicole! Facebook: Nicole Mericle Instagram: @nickeldm Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

After his dominant breakout race in Jacksonville at the 1st event of the Spartan US Series, we had to break Ryan Kempsons OD cherry and have him (and his similarly dominant brother Matt) on to chat about: -Ryan's big win in Jacksonville against a HUGE stacked field (Atkins, Woods, Killian, DeWindt etc)... -The team feeling between him and his brother instead of the usually sibling rivalry... -His struggle and triumph through long lasting injury... ...and much more! Get connected with Ryan and Matt: Facebook: Ryan Kempson/Matt Kempson Instagram: @coach_kempson/@rockymountainkempson Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)

While Hunter's focus moves solely to Crossfit, Obstacle Dominator refocuses with a NEW host, marking the beginning of season 3 and some BIG, EXCITING changes. But who IS the new co-host to complete the sweet sweet Beni OD-partnership? -A man who has beaten EVERY name in Spartan Race (Jon Albon, Hobie Call, Ryan Atkins, Hunter Mcyntire, Robert Killian etc) except for Cody Moat and Sergei Perelygin -A true OG of OCR, proven by the fact that he's been around long enough to be one of the few that is still owed prize money by the long deceased Superhero Scramble -The most well read and educated competitive athlete in the sport on health and fitness, and all things OCR -A multiple time Spartan Series champ Questions, comments or feedback? Leave 'em below, and click here to leave your questions now... Music courtesy Skorge - Sail (AWOLNATION Dubstep Rmx)