Nick interviews Travis Soares. Travis is part of what Hardrath calls the "Rad Rag-Tag Bunch." He is no stranger to the FKT world. He has a laundry list of FKTs under his belt and it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Travis holds the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for The SPS (Sierra Peak Section) List (247 Peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range). He completed the 247 mountains in 117 days, all on foot. We talk outdoors, what got him started, and why he does what he does while living t...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 133
Nick interviews 17-year-old Bull Rider, Kade Madsen. Kade is the 2021 and 2022 Challenge of Champion (CCT) Average Champion and 2022 Year End Standings Champion Bull Rider. Kade shares his story of how it all started riding bareback and then moving to bull riding with the help of his family. He talks about his family members who are in the sport and halting his day job to serve a two-year mission. Kade is professional and dominant in the sport. As Nick claimed in the episode, Kade Madsen is "The...
Mar 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 132
Nick interviews Dan, the Man Fielder. Dan's goal was to set the record straight for the podcast's most lengthy episode, and he did just that. Dan shares his life with us and does not shy away from making conversations with strangers. Listen for yourself. Dan is full of life, memes, and knows a lot of people in the ultra world. Shout out to John Lavender of LAVN Wine for his tasty 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from Phinny Hill. Dan Fielder Instagram: @bmi32ultra_runner https://instagram.com/bmi32ultra_...
Mar 08, 2023•2 hr 54 min•Ep. 131
DeWayne, Leah, and Nick travel to Cle Elum, Washington., to experience Gabe Gorton’s Soil to Saison award-winning brew. The Crew talks on location at the Taneum Creek Brewing headquarters about what got him in the game, what keeps him in the game, his love for Kviek (Norwegian word for Yeast), and how he plans to change the brewing world one beer at a time. You don't want to miss this episode because Gabe takes us to school. Gabe Gorton Instagram: @taneumcreekbrewing Website: https://www.taneumc...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 130
Speedster Jason Heineman sits down with Nick to talk new race in Tri-Cities, Run the River Marathon & Relay. He talks about why the new race, the different variations of running the race, and what got him into race directing. Run the River Marathon & Relay website: https://sites.google.com/view/runtheriver/home/?authuser=0&fbclid=PAAaYYDVPg34gHzDYtP8Wvc9crtRpZgUM2xIzXe6bTPBRQ-JTK0WqY7Ewu0hI Instagram: @deltaendurancellc @run_the_river_marathon Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Co...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 129
Nick interviews 15-year-old PNW Bull Rider, Wyatt Davis. Wyatt shares his story of how it all started with mutton bustin’ at the age of three and how he got back to riding at five years old and never looked back. Wyatt is the 3X Challenge of Champions Tour (CCT) Junior Champion. He is the first Junior to three-peat, 20’, 21’, 22’. You have to watch the kid ride. He rides like the big boys. Wyatt would like to thank: Dura Flap of Medford Rodeo Spot Marketing Lithia Dodge of Medford Trekker Design...
Feb 20, 2023•35 min•Ep. 128
Lisa Skavdahl sits down with Nick and Leah to discuss life as a Mom and how to balance family life as an Elite Ultrarunner and triathlete. We brush on injuries and upcoming adventures. Instagram: @born_to_run_free_ https://instagram.com/born_to_run_free_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to: Lisa Skavdahl Revolution Coffee Company Varietal Beer Co. DeWayne Matthew Leah THANK YOU FOR OUR PAR...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 127
Nick and Ben interview the Washington State Beer Fairy, Christopher Poll. We chop it up and not give a ****. He shares his foodie, beer, miles, and life of the party wisdom. Chris is a down to earth guy with a big heart. He will give you the shirt off his back, along with a complimentary beer. Christopher Poll Instagram: @christopholofigus Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to : Christopher Poll Ben Jason and J...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 126
DeWayne, Leah, and Nick discover in their backyard of Richland, Washington., Chainsaw Brewing. The Crew interview award-winning home brewer Robbie Narquis and talk about what got him in the game and how he’s changing it each brew at a time. From using a 100+ lbs pumpkin to using a pine tree to help infuse the flavors of beers. It's a must-stop when in the Tri! Robby Narquis Instagram: @chainsawbrewing Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Chainsawbrewing?fbclid=PAAaYxu_GihidCQS1vp4rEn6_iQH2fUpQqjhhyDq87C8...
Feb 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 125
Nick interviews 17-year-old PNW Bull Rider, Tanner Griffith. Tanner shares his story of how everything started and what he brings to the sport. Tanner's resume speaks for itself at his age. He was the 2019 Challenge of Champions Tour (CCT), Champion Junior Bull Rider; 2021 Average Champion Junior Bull Rider; and 2nd Junior Overall in 2022. Tanner Griffith Instagram: @tanner_griffith90 Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated Shoutout to : Tanner Griffith an...
Jan 30, 2023•37 min•Ep. 124
Nick interviews Carl Stanfield, a Calendar Year Triple Crown (CYTC+) finisher. The CYTC consists of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide. Before hitting the big three, he started the year with the Florida Trail and Mountain to Sea Trail in North Carolina. Nick takes a different angle from Carl in this interview to get the information of a thru-hiker and how one person could spend all that time on the trails for 352 days. Carl walked a total of 8,451 miles in 202...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 123
Nick and Ben chop it up. This time we talk about the races the new year brings us. Ben and Nick talk about their three races of the year and mountains. Nick plans to conquer Badger Mountain Challenge 100 miler and mountain ranges in and around the Cascades. Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to: Revolution Coffee Company Varietal Beer Co. DeWayne Matthew Leah THANK YOU FOR OUR PARTNERSHIPS: Varietal Beer Co. In...
Jan 24, 2023•46 min•Ep. 122
Dana Easterly finally sits with Nick to discuss her 2022 sabbatical travels and adventures. Dana was supposed to be with the ladies on Episode 97: "Girl's Day," but was busy conquering the Timberline trail with one of many crewmates. She shares the life of a trail runner in the PNW who enjoys exploring mountains no matter what's in the way. Instagram: https://instagram.com/distancewithdana?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Linktree: https://linktr.ee/distancewithdana?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsi...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 121
Ned and Brian are the creators of the Preparedness Pack, Survival Kit and so much more with LifePack. At LifePack they know that sometimes Adventure just happens, and they have designed a pack just for your next planned or unplanned adventure. The Kickstarter Essentials LifePack has all the essentials for 6+ Days of adventure or survival no matter what happens. Life Pack Kickstarter https://lifepack.com/?fbclid=PAAaaF9lms2hH5RafuP-m-uqdSLyc7VN6QN2UJyMopQnTHqa4WGMkAppagJ4g Instagram: Life in a Pa...
Jan 11, 2023•59 min•Ep. 120
Meet Scott Jenkins, a Welsh ultra-endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He takes us through his phenomenal career (running 75 marathons in 75 days from Boston to Austin, his run across Iceland in 5 days, and being part of a team who cycled from Seattle, WA., to Jacksonville, Florida). The list goes on. Scott holds records and is the first Welsh runner to finish the MOAB 240, Bigfoot 200, and Cocodona 250, all while having a heart of gold. He is an ambassador for the global...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 119
Nick interviews Chris Fisher. Chris is an ultra-endurance athlete who, in October 2021, completed 400,246 ft of vert. That's a combined uphill and downhill max vert in one month. In August 2022, he completed and currently holds the FKT for the WURL and Double WURL (Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup). He shares his life story, love for vert, and what got him through the one month of discomfort. Chris Fisher Instagram: @chrisjfish Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and ...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 118
The Brew Crew interviewed on location the owner and the head brewer of Five Dollar Ranch Brewing Company, Josh Hulett. We highlight Josh's four IPAs, his Top Notch winter ale, "Cranky Old Man," and last but not least, the Walla Walla cheese curds they sell from Walla Walla Cheese Company. Five Dollar Ranch Brewing Company Instagram and Facebook: @fdrbeer http://fivedollarranchbeer.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com ...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 117
Nick interviews Scott Sowle, the creator and madman behind Washington’s very own Vertical Running Series. He shares his love for vert and what got him into the challenging sport. He gives us a glimpse of his story and hopefully this helps him continue to share his journey of resilience. Scott Sowle Instagram: @vertrunningseries Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt Co. www.embershirtc...
Dec 11, 2022•52 min•Ep. 116
Nick interviews 3x Triple Crown finisher Ultra Endurance Athlete Phil Lowry. We highlight his running career and how he is one of the legendary runners of our time, and hardly anyone has heard of him. Phil gives the listeners a little "bonus." Phil Lowry Instagram: @philliplowry Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt Co. www.embershirtco.com For Gear: Miles, Mountains & Brews gear:...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 115
Nick and Ben chop it up. It's been a long time coming since we did a chop-up episode. We give thanks during this episode on Thanksgiving weekend and talk about winter sports and future outings. Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt Co. www.embershirtco.com For Gear: Miles, Mountains & Brews gear: Bonfire.com Search: MMB New Gear coming out soon. Message Nick, DeWayne or Leah for m...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 114
Nick and Ben interview Ultra Endurance Athlete Matt Newton. We highlight his running career, how and why he got started, his love for his family and the outdoors. We also talk about running with his sidekick Brandon Lott. Matt Newton Instagram: @newtrunner100s Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt Co. www.embershirtco.com For Gear: Miles, Mountains & Brews gear: Bonfire.com Search...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 113
Nick interviews professional Bullfighter Roy Jackson. He shares how it all started with bull riding as a kid to becoming one of the best traditional bullfighters in the nation. Catch him in Vegas for the NFR in December and the Challenge of Champions (CCT) Finals in Central Point, Oregon, January 6-7. Roy Jackson Instagram: @official_roy_jackson Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt C...
Nov 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 112
The Brew Crew interviewed on location the head brewers of Bombing Range Brewing Company (BRBC), Ryan Young and Andrew Shultz (not the comedian). We highlight three staple beers, the changes in the recipes, how they compete with other beers in the Tri, and lastly, we boast about the food from BRBC and their eatery next door, the Dive. Bombing Range Brewing Company Instagram and Facebook: @bombingrangebrewingcompany https://bombingrangebrewing.com Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Compa...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 111
Nick interviews the Founder/Executive Director of Rascal Rodeo, Ann-Erica Whitemarsh. She takes us on a journey on how it all started as a high school senior project and became a dream years later. Ann has influenced organizations like Rascal Rodeo across the US and helped make dreams come true. Ann-Erica help kids and parents communicate through their love of animals and activities. Ann-Erica is taking Rascal Rodeo to this year's NFR in Las Vegas this December. Help support Rascal Rodeo by volu...
Nov 11, 2022•53 min•Ep. 110
Nick and Ben interview Ultra Endurance Athlete Brandon Lott. We highlight his running career, how he got started, a personal story, and his love for running 200-plus miles. He talks about his day job, running with his sidekick Matt Newton, and how he manages his time to do everything in one day. Run, Work, and Family. Brandon Lott Instagram: @brandonlott Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Embe...
Nov 05, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 109
Nick interviews 16-year-old Bull riding phenom, Lane Vaughan. He is "one of 5 teenagers" taking the sport by storm. Lane shares his story of how everything started and what he brings to the sport. He shows us age is just a number and that he is a young man amongst Men. Lane is competing this December at the Junior Finals in Las Vegas and the CCT Finals 2022 at the Expo, Central Point, Oregon January 6 & 7. Lane Vaughan Instagram: @lane_vaughan05 Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee C...
Oct 30, 2022•37 min•Ep. 108
Nick and Ben interview "Julie Reathaford's" husband, Jason. (Ultra-Runner, Western State Finisher, Race Director, and the best in the PNW to ever do it). He was a guest on the podcast before (Episode 44). We highlight this weeks Javelina race, or as he states, "party," being a race director and running Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell races. Jason Reathaford Instagram: @jasonreathaford Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Vet...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 107
Nick interviews professional Bull rider, Dalton Davis. He shares what got him in the sport and lets us know what it's like to be a bull rider these days. He gives us the inside scoop on the PBR Challenger Series, Challenge of Champions Tour (CCT), and soon-to-be-hitting the road on the PBR Velocity Tour. Dalton is competing in the CCT Finals 2022 at the Expo, Central Point, Oregon January 6 & 7. He will take part in the PBR Velocity Tour in the PNW: ZipRecruiter Classic in Portland, Oregon J...
Oct 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 106
Nick and Ben interview the funniest left handed, short guy Brad Trackman. We talk about his comic path and how he became the comedian he is today. Brad is a man who finds some of his best content for his acts on his daily runs. Check out his Coauthored book "Permanently Suspended." Brad Trackman Website: http://www.bradtrackman.com/dates Instagram: @bradtrackmancomedy Facebook: @brad.trackman Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecomp...
Oct 16, 2022•55 min•Ep. 105
The Crew interviews Ultra Endurance Athlete Hector Rodriguez. We highlight his upcoming adventures, his time with Justin True, "the Wolfpack," and finally, get a sneak peek at his documentaries. He is a man of honor and gives everything his all in and out of the running community. Hector Rodriguez Instagram: @hrod619 https://linktr.ee/Hrod619 Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt Co. ...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 104
