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Linchpin Conversations

Linchpin Conversations

Pat Sherwood 689 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Linchpin Conversations is a podcast covering health, fitness, personal development and random musings regarding life.

Episodes

He Left & Re-joined Linchpin 3 times!
He Left & Re-joined Linchpin 3 times! Aug 21, 2026 45:34 Gustav is a busy husband & father living on a island off the coast of Sweden. His fitness journey has included Youtube workout videos, globo gyms, CrossFit affiliates & Linchpin. He has stopped & started Linchpin several times over the last few years until he finally realized that Linchpin delivers all the fitness he will ever need while still allowing him to have time for family, friends & life.
Let's Discuss Strength Blocks
Let's Discuss Strength Blocks Aug 17, 2026 01:07:24 Warming up properly Home Gym Gear List Strength Blocks Men's vs Women's barbells Back on the Wagon Defining Interval Training Two Strategies for Intensity Touch-n-Go Reps vs Dropping from the Top Wall Timer vs Wrist Watch Pure Strength vs Barbell Cycling Interval Day Strategy Data Driven Programming Attacking Individual Deficiencies Sustainable Nutrition 
Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 15
Confessions of a Program Hopper. Part 15 Aug 14, 2026 38:46 Scotty is a busy husband & father of two girls. For years he pursued high volume competition training that included "heavy lift + metcon" style workouts. After two years in Linchpin he had his best placement in the CrossFit Open. He later decided to leave Linchpin & try a "masters athlete" specific program. Scotty eventually decided to stop that program & come back to Linchpin. This is his story. 
Butt Rash, Wildfires & The CrossFit Games.
Butt Rash, Wildfires & The CrossFit Games. Aug 10, 2026 55:00 Fitness & wildfire smoke. Questions about the CrossFit Games. What's the point of box jumps? Preventing butt rash during sit-ups Trap bar deadlifts vs conventional Did I ever train with Greg Glassman? The best shoes for training. Getting your first Ring Muscle-up Training when you weigh over 300 lbs. How to enjoy "Side Quests" without overtraining.
Farm Work, Caregiving & Clinical Depression.
Farm Work, Caregiving & Clinical Depression. Aug 7, 2026 35:47 Keba is a hard working woman. She grew up on a farm, getting up early, doing chores & tending to animals. Needless to say, she developed a serious work ethic. She has done a variety of things in her life from teaching Spanish, to owning several side businesses. She spent over a decade as the primary caregiver to her ailing mother. This eventually wore down Keba to the point she suffered from clini
Should we only share perfect form on social media?
Should we only share perfect form on social media? Aug 3, 2026 35:13 Intro Should we only share perfect form on social media? How would I scale a roll to support? What if someone never snatches again? Kickstand Squats How does Linchpin programming work? Pros & Cons of only doing Strict Pull-ups.
Losing 40kg & being a Firefighter.
Losing 40kg & being a Firefighter. Jul 31, 2026 30:42 Lukas is a professional Firefighter in Germany. He is also a husband with two children. He recently completed a very demanding diver training program for his fire department. He was one of the oldest participants but easily kept up with the younger guys. This is his story.
Who Sticks with CrossFit & Who Quits?
Who Sticks with CrossFit & Who Quits? Jul 27, 2026 40:25 Intro. Scaling for a separated shoulder. Fitness for Life vs Chasing the Leaderboard Who Sticks with CrossFit & Who Quits? Fond memories from the CrossFit Games. Landmine Options for Bad Shoulders. What if Eggs did NOT exist? Forwards & Backwards Rolls to Support Is there a Right & Wrong way to log results? Max Reps on Heavy Lifts Help! I have Old, Broken Shoulders!
Build your Back Squat with Dumbbells.
Build your Back Squat with Dumbbells. Jul 24, 2026 26:03 Y is a husband & a father of a 5 year old boy. He & his wife have a set of twins on the way. Y works as a materials engineer for an aerospace parts company. Life is busy. Free time is minimal. Everyday, he wakes up to train at 4am in the gym in his apartment building. This is his story.
The Work Schedule From HELL!
The Work Schedule From HELL! Jul 20, 2026 56:42 Get Better at Burpees. Healthy or Fit? Choose One. Undulating Topography. Torture vs Training. Garage Flooring. Training 3x Per Week. Choosing the Right Load. Does my Ego Still Get in The Way? Work Schedule From Hell! Single Leg Dumbbell Deadlifts Getting Bigger
7 years with Linchpin!
7 years with Linchpin! Jul 17, 2026 30:34 Mike has been a member of Linchpin for 7 years. He is an L3 trainer who believes that CF is not just a training methodology, but rather a way of life. He has been instrumental in bringing CrossFit into the Italian military. This is his story.
Discomfort vs Pain or Injury
Discomfort vs Pain or Injury Jul 13, 2026 43:47 Checkpoint Golf modifications Books I'm reading Should Warm-ups be scaled too? Kettlebells vs Dumbbells Discomfort vs Pain/Injury Do I workout with my wife? Nutritional Resources What if the workout takes me longer than the goal time?

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