Conversations With CragleExplicit

by Jonathan Cragle

Conversations and interviews about CrossFit, functional fitness, hobby fitness, airfryer and other cool recipes, olympic weightlifting, family, coffee tasting, coffee roasting and much more. 

Pretty much whatever pops into my head, could be discussed, in an organized, fun way.

Podcast episodes

  • S01E016 - Lucas Petersen, Part 2 of 2

    S01E016 - Lucas Petersen, Part 2 of 2

    This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen. Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. He is also an avid ultrarunner, having logged over 1,400 miles of running in 2023! Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy". In this Part 2 interview, we continue our conversation about His introduction to firefighting and wilderness firefighting. The process to becoming a wilderness firefighter. The various jobs he's done in fighting wildfires. The meaning behind some of his tattoos. The steps to become a Hotshot wilderness firefighter. HIs interest in running and ultrarunning. His races he's completed. His favorite books His favorite quotes Steps to overcoming adversity and suffering in our lives. and more! I've known Lucas for about 10 years, from the time he was a go-getter high school, all the way to know, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and firefighter. I know you'll love hearing from Lucas, as much as I did interviewing him. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Lucas' Instagram Lucas' i1uvit coaching bio Lucas "Central Washington football highlights (senior year) Video of the Helena Hotshots (where Lucas is headed next) Beginners Guide to Ultrarunning Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com

  • S01E015 - Lucas Petersen, Part 1 of 2

    S01E015 - Lucas Petersen, Part 1 of 2

    This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen. Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy". In this Part 1 interview, we talk about His formative years growing up in Lynden, Washington. His introduction to CrossFit and CrossFit i1uvit His standout years playing football and other sports for powerhouse Lynden Lions. His journey to college football at Central Washington University We touch on some of the injuries and challenges he's had to overcome and much more! I've known Lucas for about 10 years, from the time he was a go-getter high school, all the way to know, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and firefighter. I know you'll love hearing from Lucas, as much as I did interviewing him. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Lucas' Instagram Lucas' i1uvit coaching bio Lucas "Central Washington football highlights (senior year) Video of the Helena Hotshots (where Lucas is headed next) Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com

  • S01E014 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 2 of 2

    S01E014 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 2 of 2

    This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Matt & Kaylee Lovelady. If you haven't heard part 1 then stop this and to that episode on the platform you're listening on. Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more! In this Part 2 interview, we talk about a 30 second elevator pitch for CrossFit how CrossFit might have fit in their college athletics, if they knew about it then CrossFit i1uvit kids camp (here's a link to more info & sign up early as it fills up fast!) Health benefits & examples of CrossFit helping people get healthy The importance of holding others to a standard and much more! I've known Matt & Kaylee for over 10 years and we had a great time looking back on funny and meaningful stories, including "the time Cragle got in trouble with Kaylee"! Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit Kids camp (July 16, 2024 - August 15, 2024) Video of The Bura family CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Matt Instagram Kaylee Instagram Matt i1uvit coaching bio Kaylee i1uvit coaching bio Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com

  • S01E013 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 1 of 2

    S01E013 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 1 of 2

    Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more! In this Part 1 interview, we talk about how they first found CrossFit, some of their life journeys and how they met. We talked about their philosophies for running an affiliate and helping others get 1% better in their lives. We also talk finding a new challenge after leaving college athletics behind and more! I've known Matt & Kaylee for over 10 years and we had a great time looking back on funny and meaningful stories, including "don't drop the barbell"! Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Matt Instagram Kaylee Instagram Matt i1uvit coaching bio Kaylee i1uvit coaching bio Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com

  • S01E012 - JT & Erica Thomsen Interview - Part 2 of 2

    S01E012 - JT & Erica Thomsen Interview - Part 2 of 2

    The long awaited Episode 12 is finally here! This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with JT & Erica Thomsen.IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO PART 1, THEN STOP AND GO LISTEN TO THAT EPISODE AND RETURN HERE WHEN YOU HAVE.JT & Erica are coaches at CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They are opposites that compliment one another perfectly. They're busy owners of a concrete sealing company, plant manager for a huge greenhouse, a UPS driver, an artist and more! In this Part 2 interview, JT, Erica and I continue to talk about how they found functional fitness, how they found each other, their journey together of dating & married life and more. We talk further about new business ventures, art, world records and we even find out a few areas they love about each other & perhaps would love for each other to change. Through it all, we laughed & learned with each other.I hope you enjoy this second part of the interview, as much as I did. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle.Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others.JT Fine Art InstagramSealTeam LLC InstagramCrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)JT InstagramErica InstagramThank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at:Instagrame: unleashthecragleYoutube: UnleashthecragleEmail: unleashthecragle@gmail.com