🎙️ Expectation vs Reality: First Time on the GRID | Live with Brandon Ferraro & Madeline Butler

After one of the most talked-about weekends of the United Grid League season, we're bringing together the people who know the rulebook better than anyone.Join me for a special live episode of Plate Stack Chat with Mather Wiswall, Brandon McMillan, and Daniel as we break down The Rules of the Grid.We'll be tackling many of the controversial moments from the last round of matches, explaining how decisions are made, clearing up common misconceptions, and giving you a better understanding of how the UGL rulebook is applied in real competition.If you've been debating calls in the comments, questioning penalties, or wondering why certain decisions were made, this is the episode you won't want to miss.Bring your questions, join the live chat, and hear it directly from the people responsible for applying and overseeing the rules.Live on Plate Stack Chat🏋️ The Rules of the Grid🎙️ Featuring Mather Wiswall, Brandon McMillan, and Daniel This is your chance to get the final word on the rules behind the action.

What’s it really like stepping onto the GRID for the very first time?In this episode of Plate Stack Chat, we’re joined by two United Grid League rookies at very different stages of their journeys. Madeline Butler has just completed her first-ever GRID match with the Palm Beach Breakers, while Brandon Ferraro of the New York Wolves is still preparing to make his debut on the competition floor.We'll dive into the expectations they had before joining the league, the reality of training and competing at this level, and what has surprised them most about the GRID experience so far. From team culture and race-day nerves to the speed, intensity, and strategy of competition, this is a chance to hear directly from athletes experiencing their first season in the league.We'll discuss:How they first got involved in GRIDExpectations vs reality of being a professional GRID athleteMadeline's experience competing in her first matchBrandon's preparation for his upcoming debutTeam culture with the Breakers and WolvesLessons learned so far and goals for the seasonLive audience questions and commentsWhether you're new to GRID yourself or a long-time fan, this is a great opportunity to get an inside look at the rookie experience and what it's really like taking those first steps onto the GRID floor.📺 Join us live and bring your questions for Brandon and Madeline!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6250225612750848

Opening weekend of the 2026 United Grid League season delivered drama, controversy, chaos, huge performances, and some unbelievably close matches…so now it’s time to go MUCH deeper into everything we saw on the Grid 👀This Friday on Plate Stack Chat, we’ll be breaking down all four matches from opening weekend:🔥 Venoms vs Wild🔥 Palms vs Bandits🔥 Lions vs Brigade🔥 Breakers vs SharksWe’ll be talking strategy, controversial moments, standout athletes, momentum swings, fan-voted ringers, rookie performances, and what these early results might mean for the rest of the season.Joining me live:⚡ Josh Newell – Palm Beach Breakers⚡ Lauren Olsen – Houston Bandits⚡ Vilma Gray – GM of the Carolina Flight⚡ Dakota Shackleton – Las Vegas VenomsThis is going to be a REALLY interesting conversation because we’ve got perspectives from athletes, management, and fans all coming together in one place.🕖 Friday LIVE🇬🇧 7PM UK🇺🇸 2PM Eastern🇺🇸 1PM Central🇺🇸 11AM PacificLive on the Jason Fitness Media YouTube channel 🎥Bring your opinions, questions, hot takes, and reactions from opening weekend into the chat 👀#GridLeague #UnitedGridLeague #UGL #Grid #FitnessRacing #CrossFit #FunctionalFitness #PlateStackChat #JasonFitnessMedia #SportsPodcast #HoustonBandits #PalmBeachBreakers #CarolinaFlight #SportsEntertainment🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6250225612750848

We’re live on Plate Stack Chat with two key figures behind the United Grid League as the 2026 season gets ready to begin.Joining us is the GRID League Commissioner himself, Mather Wiswall, alongside the man who enforces the rules on the GRID floor, Brandon McMillan.This episode is all about helping fans understand the new season — whether you’re completely new to GRID or already follow the sport closely. We’ll break down the biggest changes for 2026, updates to how matches will run, what viewers should be watching for this year, and how the league continues to evolve heading into a brand-new season.We’ll also cover:Key rule and format changes for 2026How matches are organised behind the scenesWhat new fans need to know about GRIDThe growth and direction of the leagueExpectations for the upcoming seasonLive audience Q&A throughout the show📺 Join us live, bring your questions, and get ready for the start of the season.

The Carolina Flight are the newest and most last-minute addition to the upcoming United Grid League season — and in this live episode of Plate Stack Chat, we’re joined by the people making it happen.Joining us live are Cody Loeffler and Vilma Gray to talk about the decision to launch the Carolina Flight, what it’s been like building a team under serious time pressure, and the challenges of entering the league so late in the process.We’ll also discuss:Why they decided to start the teamBuilding a roster on a tight timelineExpectations for season oneTeam identity and long-term goalsBehind-the-scenes challenges fans don’t normally seeLive audience questions and reactionsThis is a chance to hear directly from the ownership and management side of a brand-new GRID franchise as they prepare for their first season in the league.

We’re live on Plate Stack Chat with a major roster announcement for the Palm Beach Breakers ahead of the upcoming United Grid League season.During this episode, we’ll be revealing a brand-new athlete signing for the Breakers — live on the show — followed by a full interview so you can get to know her background, strengths, and plans for the season.We’ll break down:Why the Breakers made this moveWhat this signing means for the 2026 rosterHow she fits into the team’s race strategyHer expectations heading into the new season

We’re kicking off our first Arnold Fitness Games Warm-Up Show with three athletes who have officially qualified and are preparing to compete at the Arnold Fitness Games later this month.Joining us live:Anastassija NikitinaBrad WinterFfion WilliamsWe’ll dive into their qualification journeys, how they earned their spots, and what the process looked like behind the scenes. From training adjustments to peaking strategies and competition mindset, this episode is all about what it really takes to get ready for one of the biggest stages in fitness.We’ll also break down:Expectations heading into the ArnoldEvent prep and programming changesand more..

We’re going live on Plate Stack Chat with Siria Meha to reflect on an incredible season and look ahead to what’s coming next.After earning her spot at the CrossFit Games, Siria joins us to talk about what that experience was really like — the build-up, the pressure, the lessons learned, and how competing on the biggest stage in the sport has shaped her mindset moving forward.We’ll also dive into what’s ahead, including upcoming competitions like the Arnold Sports Festival, and what it takes to gear up for another serious run at the Games.This will be a relaxed, live conversation covering highs, challenges, growth, and ambition — plus your questions from the chat.📺 Join us live and be part of the conversation as we celebrate a huge year and look ahead to the next chapter.

In this episode of Plate Stack Chat, we’re joined by Rebecca Rouse for an easy going but insightful conversation about strength, sport, and using fitness for something bigger than just numbers on a barbell.Rebecca is a strength & conditioning coach, entrepreneur, and competitive weightlifter with a background in gymnastics before finding kettlebells—and eventually Olympic lifting. She’s the 2025 Texas State Weightlifting Champion and currently ranked 3rd nationally in the 64kg weight class, coming off a strong performance at the 2024 National Championships with a 206kg total.Beyond competition, we talk about building MCHN Strength, and the work she and her husband are doing through the Semper Stronger Foundation, supporting combat veterans and first responders injured in the line of duty through movement and strength training.This episode blends training talk, competition experience, entrepreneurship, and purpose—without getting too serious. Just a thoughtful, relaxed chat about what strength can look like when it’s applied both on and off the platform.

We’re going live on Plate Stack Chat with a special announcement you won’t want to miss. During the show, we’ll be revealing that Ro Scott is joining the Palm Beach Breakers for the upcoming United Grid League season.We’ll talk through what this move means for Ro, why the Breakers made the call, and how this signing fits into the team’s plans going forward. Expect reaction, context, and a proper chat about what Ro brings to the GRID floor—plus live questions from the audience as the news drops in real time.