Meet Florida's Brook's Run Happy Team Ultra-Runner, Coach, and an all-around great guy who enjoys the sport we all love. He is dialing things in to take the ultra world by storm, especially the infamous Rebecca Mountain 50 miler. We talk shop, running, keeping ourselves accountable, and what got him in the Ultra World. Give Anthony a listen and follow. Instagram: @anttwalk https://instagram.com/anttwalk?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Shoutout to: Anthony Walker Kyle Kraeft Happy Dad Partnership Miles &...
Jul 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 163
Meet Jack Kuenzle, Yale Graduate, Former Navy Seal, and the man behind the Fastest Known Times (FKT's) up: Denali 6-5-23 in 10 hours 14 mins 57 secs. Beating Killian Jornet's record by 1 hour 34 mins. Mt. Rainier 5-3-23 in 3 hours 4 mins 31 secs. Mt. Shasta 4-14-23 in 2 hours 30 mins 48 secs; Mt Shasta Ascent 4-1-22 in 1 hour 28 mins 58 secs He gained recognition when he completed Mt. Hood in 1 hour 31 minute 31 secs on 4-24-22 and was called the "half-naked man in a speedo to be the fastest per...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 162
Nick and Dan sit down once and for all to finally chop up our Mt. Hood summit. Shout out: Dan Fielder Jokers Comedy Club Mt. Hood Brewing Company Rattlesnake Brewing Company Send us a text
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 161
Kevin P. Conley Jr. meets us for an intense episode 160. He is an Adventurer, Hot Shot Wildland Firefighter, Endurance Athlete, adult, and children's book author. Kevin shares his story and passion for helping others with his life story and his memoir Above the Ashes. His story will move you and anyone in the room. He hopes his story helps those struggling to speak up and talk to someone. If You or Someone You Know is in Crisis and Needs Immediate Help Call 911 for emergency services. Go to the ...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 160
Meet the 24 years old Ivy League Med Student, Adventurer, FKT Enthusiasts, Ultra Endurance Athlete, and Podcaster (Host of: From the Back Country), Will Peterson. Will is behind the FKT (Fastest Known Time) of the New Hampshire (White Mountains) 48- 4000 footers and the movie "The 48", which comes out in the Summer of 2023. No matter his title, Will has the grit to conquer anything in front of him, so be on the lookout for his next adventure. Will Peterson Instagram: @_will.peterson https://inst...
Jun 19, 2023•58 min•Ep. 159
Comedian, Talented Musician, and The Heelys athlete James Geisler is back. He was featured in Episode 62 and is back to talk updates on music, Heelys, skits, and how successful he has been since our last visit. It was time to bring him back, to thank him for being part of the podcast success and of course talk shop. Shoutout to : James Geisler Instagram: @jamesmakesmusic To purchase Heelys go to his Fanlike account on Instagram. Heelys Send us a text...
Jun 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 158
Meet the lady behind the lens, Northwest Pro Rodeo Association (NPRA) Photographer Elaine Kimball. Elaine takes us down the road to being a self-made rodeo photographer and how she made it to the big leagues. She is taking the rodeo scene by storm and is showing she is not slowing down anytime soon. Instagram: @e__kimball https://instagram.com/e__kimball?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @elainesimages_19 https://instagram.com/elainesimages_19?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Shoutout to : Elaine Kimball Kimball F...
Jun 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 157
Meet Rancher, Bull Rider, and Quarter Horse Trainer Carlos Delacruz aka The Georgia Bandit. Carlos is and has to be the most interesting and mysterious rodeo/western athlete to ever be on the podcast. Trust me you have to give it listen. Instagram: @carlos_.delacruz ThreeCross Quarter Horses https://instagram.com/carlos_.delacruz?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Shoutout to : Carlos Delacruz Delacruz Family Three Cross Quarter Horses Ranch Send us a text...
Jun 06, 2023•41 min•Ep. 156
Mike McKnight is back on the podcast after his legendary comeback at this year's Cocodono 250. We talk about self-doubt, how he turned things around after wanting to quit, and how he redeemed himself and solidified his name with the best of the best. I present to you "Mr. Cocodona/ THE GOAT".... Mike McKnight. Mike McKnight Instagram: @thelowcarbrunner https://instagram.com/thelowcarbrunner?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== https://linkr.bio/thelowcarbrunner Shoutout to : Mike McKnight The McKnight Family...
Jun 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 155
Meet PBR's Finest Bull-Rider, Entrepreneur, Western Edge App Creator/COO/Co-Founder, and Podcaster from Missouri. He takes the listeners through his busy schedule and gives us the true meaning of hard work and it paying off. Kyle is a man of Faith and one of the busiest in the business. Instagram: @kylejonespbr https://instagram.com/kylejonespbr?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @westernedgeapp https://instagram.com/westernedgeapp?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @rodeowagonpodcast1 https://instagram.com/rodeowago...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 154
Meet the Great Speedster and Speedland Athlete Don Reichelt. Don talks about his recent Cocodona 250 Finish, his training, the runners around him, and his 3x manual Treadmill World Record he set last year. He ran a 100-mile run in 13:16, Podium at Badwater, Backyard World Championship, and was part of the 2017 U.S. Team Spartathlon Team Racing 153 miles from Athens to Spartan and Leadville. Don is the man with the impressive fast resume, all while working full-time, he Co-hosts a Podcast with Jo...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 153
Nick and Dan review Twilight 12-hour and celebrate 150-plus episodes. A few drinks were had while talking about the podcast and the podcast life. Send us a text
May 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 152
Meet Alabama's Professional Cowboy Association (PCA) Bull Fighter, Trevor Wells. He shares his story of what got him "hooked" and how the family has helped him stay in the game. Wait until you hear the story of his Mother-in-law. We go in-depth with the cheese sandwich and what the hype is all about. Trevor mentioned Cheese Sandwich is the real poor man's food. He's a great bullfighter, family man, and person. Shoutout to the Southern Western Athletes crowd. Instagram: @twells3426 https://instag...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 151
Meet Local Tri-Cities Speedster, rival coach, and Family man Kyle Paulson. Kyle just got back from running the Boston Marathon, he shares his love for running and coaching elite athletes at the rival school. We talk shop, local runners, and Kyle gets comfortable and asks the host to share a little about himself. With hesitation, Nick shares a bit and thinks this episode was the best way to celebrate Episode 150 with a local road runner and coach. Enjoy! Cheers to Episode 150 and to 150 more. Ins...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 150
Meet one of the toughest Steer Wrestlers in the World, Baker City, Oregon's very own 2017 Rookie of the Year, and 3x NFR qualifier, Jesse Brown. Jesse shares his story of being a three-sport athlete, a college football quarterback, and finding his way to dominating the rodeo steer wrestling scene. Instagram: @jesse3brown https://instagram.com/jesse3brown?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Shoutout to : Jesse Brown and The Brown Family Anne-Erica Whitemarsh of Rascal Rodeo Rascal Rodeo Donation: https://www...
May 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 149
Meet Local Tri-Cities Ultra Endurance Runner and Cocodona 250 finisher Lance Harpe. Lance shares his story of recently finishing Cocodona 250 and what got him started in the running game to registering for 200-mile races. Instagram: @Lance Harpe https://instagram.com/lance_on_trails?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== @badgermtn_wolfpack https://instagram.com/badgermtn_wolfpack?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Shoutout to: Lance Harper and The Harper Family Julie’s Husband Jason Reatherford Gretchen Walla Send us a ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 148
Meet 19-year-old Tennessee Bull Rider, Gabriel Garner. Gabe rides bulls in the International Professional Rodeo Association (IPRA). He is a Rookie rider in the IPRA and hopes to make the International Finals Rodeo (IFR) at the end of the year and receive his PRCA Card. He takes us down the road of what it takes to be successful in the circuit and have fun whenever and wherever possible. *Cough* the ride to and from events. Instagram: @garner.gabriel0 https://instagram.com/garner.gabriel0?igshid=...
May 15, 2023•29 min•Ep. 147
Meet barrel racer, Colleen Kingsbury. She talks about her love for horses and how barrel racing started in her family. Her connection and love for horses are extraordinary and unmatched. Take a listen for yourself and hear what joy horses brought to her life. Instagram: @thedogandponyrodeoshow https://instagram.com/thedogandponyrodeoshow?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated Shoutout to : Colleen Kingsbury and the Kingsbury Family...
May 12, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 146
"The Man with the Stache" Eric Senseman, Ultra Endurance Athlete, Sun Dog Running Coach, 3X Western States Qualifier, Golden Ticket connoisseur, 2017 JFK 50 miler winner, Member of the 2016 USA 50k Team, and an all-around nice guy. Instagram: @ericsenseman https://instagram.com/ericsenseman?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to: Eric Senseman and the Senseman Family Dan Fielder Coconino ...
May 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 145
Meet 15 years old Team Roper (Header) from Tennessee, Carson Cameron. He tells us why he chose to be a header and what it is like being a teenager in the Rodeo scene. Instagram: @officialcarsoncameron https://instagram.com/officialcarsoncameron?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated Shoutout to : Carson Cameron and the Cameron Family Hank "the Yank" Resilient Brands Send us a text...
May 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 144
John Kelly, Ultra Endurance Athlete, 2X Barkley Finisher (One of only 17 people to finish), and Spine Race winner, takes us through his remarkable adventures, feats, and how dialed in he is as a runner. Instagram: @randomforestrunner https://instagram.com/randomforestrunner?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to: John Kelly and the Kelly Family James Lauriello Ultimate Direction Julie’s Husba...
Apr 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 143
Meet Williamstown, New York, native Bull Rider Hank "The Yank" Kellogg, Marine Corps. Veteran. He shares his status of being an "Amateur" Bull Rider and what it takes to stay in the game. Amateur rider or not, his accomplishments in the dirt speak for themselves 1x PAFRA (Professional World Finals Rodeo) Top 5 Bull Rider, 2x PAFRA World Finals Top 10 Bull Rider, 1x MRCA (Military Rodeo Cowboy Association) World Finals Qualifier. He is sitting 7th overall in the WPBRO Circuit (World Professional ...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 142
Meet Legendary Ultra Endurance Runner, Race Director, and "Workhorse" Jess Mullen. Jess shares her story of how she has completed 178+ ultras and signed up for nine more races this year. Her goal is to run 100; 100 milers. She is sitting on 75; 100 milers. We change it up a bit and discuss more of a coaching perspective and how she stays mentally, emotionally, and physically fit to complete 100; 100 milers. Instagram: @jess.mullen3 https://instagram.com/jess.mullen3?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 141
Meet Hermiston, Oregon’s 2021 ICA (Idaho Cowboy Association) Bull Fighter of the Year, James Hankinson III. James takes us down a road of redemption with his story of becoming a bullfighter and how he plans to compete with and for the best in the business. Instagram: @hankinsonjames https://instagram.com/hankinsonjames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= @olhank90 https://instagram.com/olhank90?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated Shoutout to : Jame...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 140
Meet J.R. Smith of the Veterans Ranch. J.R. takes us through his Nonprofit 501 (c)3 established in 2017 due to what people know of the "22 a day" saying. The Veterans Ranch's mission is to assist Veterans and their families through Equine Therapy, a range of treatments that involve activities with horses to promote human physical and mental health. We assist these great Americans and their families in laying down heavy coats of burden and walk away as newer and improved versions of themselves. F...
Apr 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 139
Meet 5th Generation Saddle Bronc Rider, Jace Angus. Jace shares his story of how it all started in the family, turning pro in 2012, Qualifying for the First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2015, and being the first Frontier Circuit year-end champion and average winner in Saddle Bronc Riding. Jace joined the Army at 28, dominating the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association (PAFRA) and Military Rodeo Cowboy Association (MRCA) by winning PAFRA World Championship in 2018-19 & 22. 2023 is h...
Apr 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 138
Meet Bull Rider, Content Creator, Starched Jean wearer and believer, and Clothing-line Entrepreneur, The Wyatt Riddle. Wyatt shares his story of how it all started and making the career move from Ohio to Oklahoma for a better opportunity. Wyatt is professional, funny, and one of the busiest in the business. Wyatt Riddle Instagram: @thewyattriddle Snapchat: thewyattriddle TikTok: thewyattriddle Clothing line: 8 Second Apparel Co https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=8+secon...
Mar 31, 2023•42 min•Ep. 137
Meet the Family man and former PBR Bullfighter Wolfgang Troxel. Wolfgang is a full-time father, avid bowhunter, and the vice president of the Southern Oregon Junior Rodeo Association. He shares his story of how the rodeo life started at two years old to being a family man and paying it forward by helping the young Junior Rodeo athletes get started and established to compete in the next level. Instagram: @wolfgang_troxel https://instagram.com/wolfgang_troxel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= @the_outsiders541 ...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 136
James L. sits down with Nick to discuss life as a pro mountain runner for Ultimate Direction. He shares how he started, turning pro specializing in shorter distances, all while working a full-time day job and tackling Fastest Known Times (FKTs). Instagram: @jameslauriello https://instagram.com/jameslauriello?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to: James Lauriello Ultimate Direction THANK YOU ...
Mar 22, 2023•57 min•Ep. 135
Nick discovers a small winery from the Tri-Cities, WA., LAVN. Winemaker John “LAVN” Lavender sits down and talks about how he started brewing beer to making wine and what he plans to keep up with when he graduates from Washington State University WSU in Engineering. We chop it over a bottle of his delicious LAVN Wine 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon of Phinny Hill. Follow John Lavender Instagram: @lavischlyfe LAVN Wine @lavnwine T hank you to our Sponsors: Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Oper...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 134