
Varied Not Random
Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you've come to the right place. A podcast brought to you by the BTWB team.
Latest episodes

Feb 4, 2025 • 35min
VNR #200 - Lessons Learned from 200 episodes.
- Over the last 4 years Pat & Adrian have recorded 200 episodes of Varied Not Random.- Pat & Boz reflect on lessons learned & key takeaways from all of the guests they have interviews & the topics they have discussed.

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 6min
VNR #199 - Obesity. - What causes it & how to treat it
- Dr. Carolynn Francavilla is Board Certified in Family Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is a nationally recognized obesity expert, lecturing to clinicians on the topic obesity. Dr. Francavilla serves on the Obesity Medicine Association Board of Trustees.- She discusses obesity’s causes, treatments & much more with Pat & Adrian.

Jan 21, 2025 • 52min
VNR #198 - Nick Lima - Major League Soccer
- Nick Lima is a professional soccer player. - Nick has played for various MLS team & was a member of the US Men’s National Team.- He discusses life, training & more with Pat & Adrian.

Jan 14, 2025 • 49min
VNR #197 - Pat & Boz’s CrossFit origin story
- A VNR listener wants to know how Pat & Adrian found out about CrossFit many years ago.- What was their introduction to CrossFit like & what was it like back in the early days?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.

Jan 7, 2025 • 26min
VNR #196 - Press to Handstand, Forward Roll on Rings & other gymnastics skills.
- A VNR listener wants to know how to incorporate learning gymnastics skills into a program.- Weightlifting gets its own dedicated day…should gymnastics?- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic & more.

Dec 31, 2024 • 41min
VNR #195 - 880 lb. Deadlift, drug free - John Clark
- John Clark has been Britain’s Natural Strongest Man 2X, Midlands Strongest Man 2x, England's Strongest Man competitor 3x, deadlifted 880 lbs drug free & also squatted 836 lbs.- Pat & John discuss his view on training, nutrition & more.

Dec 24, 2024 • 58min
VNR #194 - 11x Kettlebell World Champion - Denis Vasilev
Denis Vasilev, an 11-time Kettlebell World Champion, shares his incredible journey from martial arts to kettlebell mastery. He discusses the nuances of kettlebell techniques, emphasizing the importance of body positioning and grip strength. Denis reveals his unique training philosophy, focusing on a three-day workout schedule that balances intensity with recovery. Personal anecdotes offer insights into the mental and physical challenges faced by elite athletes. His dedication to proper form and structured training shines through as he inspires listeners to embrace kettlebell training.

Dec 17, 2024 • 42min
VNR #193 - Ozempic. - The good, the bad & the ugly
- Ozempic is one of the most popular pharmaceutical productions currently on the market being used for weight loss.- Millions of Americans have either tired this product and/or are currently taking it.- Who should use this product?- Is it necessary?- What are the pros & cons?- Special guest EC Synowski from OptimizeMe Nutrition provides her perspective.- Pat & EC Synkowski discuss this topic.

Dec 10, 2024 • 54min
VNR #192 - How to Deadlift 1000 lbs. - Jerry Pritchett
- Jerry Pritchett is regarded as one of the best deadlifters in the world.- He competed multiple times at the World’s Strongest Man.- He earned the title of “America’s Strongest Man” in 2017.- His best deadlift was 465 kg (1,025 lbs) & his best “raw” deadlift was 415 kg (915 lbs)- He is also a father & a professional metal fabricator. - Pat, Adrian & Jerry discuss what it takes to get strong & many other topics.

Dec 3, 2024 • 20min
VNR #191 - Should you lift before or after a CrossFit class?
- A VNR listener wants to know if he should lift before or after his CrossFit class.- Currently, he takes a CrossFit class & then immediately after attends a weightlifting class.- He wants to know if this order is ok or if he should change his schedule to lift first.- Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.
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