Meet Tempo trainer, Clarence Hairston, AKA Lil' Bizzy. Tempo is an AI-powered home gym that helps you hone your form and fitness right in your living room. Clarence was one of the first trainers to get onboard before this tech company took off. In this episode, we go deeper than just what Bizzy is bringing to the fitness table. We dug into how to set goals in so many different areas of your life, how to stay motivated when those goals might go out the window, plus how to make positivity a switch...
Mar 17, 2021•54 min•Season 8Ep. 103
In the final episode of 2020, Emily and Jonathan talk about the ups and downs of the rollercoaster that has been this past year. Plans got canceled, goals went out the window, adventures unachieved, and yet, there were some silver linings. Listen in and learn to lean into positivity and optimism as we head into a new year. Hear what your hosts have on the horizon, and don't miss a special send-off announcement from Emily at the end of this episode!
Dec 17, 2020•50 min•Season 7Ep. 102
Jeremy Jones is a snowboarding icon. He's climbed and snowboarded down some of the world's gnarliest peaks, faces, and spines for the last two decades. And from his relentless big mountain pursuits came entrepreneurial dreams that shifted the landscape of the outdoor industry. Expressions of his artistry and desire to innovate on the edge include film projects like Deeper, Further, Higher, Ode to Muir, Roadless, and Purple Mountains. He's the founder of Jones Snowboards and has spearheaded the s...
Oct 15, 2020•56 min•Season 7Ep. 101
What's that? 100 episodes?!? Holy Stokecast Batman! We did it. And to bring down the house for the 100th installment of stoke, please clap your poles together for Elyse Saugstad! Elyse Saugstad is a professional skier, Freeride World Champion, female skier of the year, 5x best female performance, and one of the top women in action sports. She's a TEDx speaker and co-creator of S.A.F.E. A.S. (Skiers Advocating and Fostering Education for Avalanche and Snow Safety) Clinics. Learn more about Elyse ...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 100
Candice Burt loves to run... really, really far. But this elite ultrarunner is also the founder of Destination Trail — a race organization and management company known for its 200-mile series — as well as the host and producer of the Humans of Ultraruning podcast, and a single mom to two girls. Safe to say, Candice stays busy! In this episode, learn how Candice combined a passion for running with an obsession for maps and creating routes to start her business Destination Trail. Explore how that'...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 99
In this episode, American Hiking Society Executive Director, Public Lands Lover, JEDI in the Outdoors ally, and advocate for the hiking community, Kate Van Waes. We discuss the pandemic, finding purpose, discovering passion, and planning for the future. It's a good one! Get involved with American Hiking Society at https://americanhiking.org/ Connect with Kate on Instagram @KVanWaesAHS or Twitter @KateVanWaes Hosts: Jonathan Ronzio, Emily Holland...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 98
Kathy Karlo is the host of the popular outdoor podcast, For The Love Of Climbing, where she focuses on exploring concepts of vulnerability, healing, and personal development by way of pushing oneself in the wild. She's also the Executive Director of the No Man's Land Film Festival and contributing writer to Climbing Magazine and Alpinist. In this episode, we, of course, get candid with Kathy and talk about how she developed her career and community by chasing authenticity and following joy to wh...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 97
Two-time All-American Nordic skiing and cross-country racer, Stephanie Howes, is no stranger to pushing her boundaries. But her latest obsession and life's purpose she discovered, is helping you push yours. With a Master's in Exercise Physiology from Montana State University, a Ph.D. in Nutrition & Exercise Science, and a Top 3 ranking from Ultra Runner Magazine under her belt, Stephanie started her own coaching & nutrition business. In this episode, we dive deep into how to manage and a...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 96
Chris Winter is the Executive Director of the Access Fund. As the leader and operations manager of the organization works closely with the board of directors, staff, and partners to fulfill on Access Fund's mission to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment. Access Fund is on a mission to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment. In this episode, learn how you can help. But also, hear how the pandemic has impacted the fund, and how they plan to tackle...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 95
Becca Cahall is the co-founder and CEO of adventure media company Duct Tape Then Beer. DTTB is known for projects such as The Dirtbag Diaries, Safety Third, Running Thoughts, Solar Detroit, Big World, Follow Through, and This Is Bears Ears. From podcasts to virtual reality and everything in between, Duct Tape Then Beer has been on the forefront of immersive storytelling in the outdoor industry, not allowing impactful narratives to ever be confined to one medium. In this episode, we dig into Becc...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 94
Alex Strohl is a Madrid-born, French photographer, based in Whitefish, Montana. His work is characterized by his extraordinary travels and instead of creating contrived scenes, Strohl creates authentic moments and captures them as they unfold before him—continually blurring the lines between work and life. Strohl's photography has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Vanity Fair, and Gentleman's Journal; his client lists includes dozens of household names . He is the founder...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 93
Xavier de le Rue is a world-renowned big mountain snowboarder raised in the Pyrenees and based in Verbier, Switzerland. This three-time Freeride World Tour champion helped establish big mountain snowboarding as we know it, systematically ticking off some of the steepest and most mind-boggling descents in the world. His film projects include This Is My Winter, White Noise, The Sky Piercer, and you’ve seen him featured in Jeremy Jones’ Deeper, Further, Higher series or on epic magazine covers for ...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 7Ep. 92
Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic magazine photographer, Ami Vitale, has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit. Throughout the years, Ami has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit— keeping true to her belief in the importance of “living the story.” In 2009, after shooting a powerful story on the transport and release of one the world...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 91
Learn what Mario Molina and Protect Our Winters are working on to rally the Outdoor State and bring our community together for a passion-centered purpose—to combat climate change and protect the places we love to play. Explore the work of POW Alliance athletes, creatives, scientists, and brands, and learn what actions you can take, even from home, even amid the global pandemic, to pursue progress and turn your passion into action. About Mario Molina: "An avid alpinist, snowboarder, mountain bike...
Jul 08, 2020•58 min•Season 7Ep. 60
A conversation around the Black Lives Matters movement, the state of stoke, representation in the outdoors, and why it's okay to be a work in progress - as long as you're doing the work that leads to progress. Resources related to today's episode: Read: The New Jim Crow Born A Crime White Fragility So You Want To Talk About Race Black Faces, White Spaces How To Be An Anti-Racist Me and White Supremacy Such A Fun Age Listen: 1619 by the New York Times What We Know by For The Love of Climbing Inte...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 89
Coping with Rapidly Changing, Challenging Conditions! Big mountain climber and Alpenglow Expeditions founder Adrian Ballinger, professional rock climber Emily Harrington, ski mountaineer and activist Caroline Gleich, and pro skier Angel Collinson discuss the adventurer’s perspective on coping with rapidly changing, challenging conditions as it relates to the outdoors and the world as of 2020. This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast. Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 88
Resetting Intentions When Goals Go Out The Window! Pro skier and The Fifty Project creator Cody Townsend, Flash Foxy founder Shelma Jun, Tiny Home Adventure creator Andrew Muse, and adventure photographer Scott Kranz give their perspectives on what happens when big goals get interrupted and intentions must be reset. This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast. Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland. (Watch the episode at youtube.com/c/jonathanronzio )...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 87
Transitions and Transformation During a Crisis! Mountain athlete TJ David, travel influencer “Renee Roaming” Hahnel, entrepreneur Nick Dio, and pro skier Hadley Hammer discuss transitions and transformations during moments of crisis. This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast. Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.
May 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 86
Time, Pressure, & Productivity! Professional skier Michelle Parker, mountain endurance athlete Jason Antin, Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall, and Range founder Jeanine Pesce come together to talk about balancing time, pressures to be productive, and how to enjoy the moment. This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast. Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.
May 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 85
Departure from the Comfort Zone! Ultrarunner Mirna Valerio, adventure skier Brody Leven, mountain bike coach Lindsey Richter, and filmmaker Max Lowe muse on their life/work decisions amid a pandemic, speaking to professional pivots and harnessing stoke! This is a replay from the Stoked From Home online summit by The Stokecast. Hosted by Jonathan Ronzio and Emily Holland.
May 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 84
So, the world looks a little different since The Stokecast took a break. In fact, the world looks like the inside of your house right now! While the next season is not yet kicking off, we felt it was the right time to do our normal quarterly report—discussing goals across work, life, and adventure, and how the coronavirus quarantine has affected it all! For us, and for you. We hope you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and happy. We hope that in a world of uncertainty you are gaining new pe...
Mar 25, 2020•55 min•Season 6Ep. 83
What are your biggest goals for this shiny new decade and how are you going to make them happen? In this first episode of 2020, Emily and Jonathan reflect back on the past decade and year and talk through their goals and priorities for the New Year. Plus! After 82 weekly stoke-filled episodes, Emily and Jonathan have decided to take a little pause to revamp and restructure The Stokecast and make it even better. Tune in to hear more about what’s coming up. Show notes: https://exploreinspired.com/...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 82
Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author. He has been on expeditions all around the world, traveling through over 80 countries by bicycle, boat and on foot. In 2012 he was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers Of The Year. Alastair has completed numerous epic human-powered journeys all across the globe. But after becoming a father, he realized that heading off into the wild for months at the time just wasn’t a viable option anymore. That’s when he started exploring the c...
Dec 25, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 81
Andrew Drummond is a New Hampshire-based mountain athlete specializing in backcountry skiing and SkiMo racing. He is also a race director, ski and running events organizer and the owner of Ski The Whites, a New Hampshire-based alpine touring ski shop. Andrew has become known as the go-to backcountry skiing expert in the White Mountains and attributes this to spending as much time as possible challenging himself in the mountains, challenging himself to do things that maybe hadn’t been done before...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 80
Tara Kerzhner is an award-winning photographer, cinematographer and accomplished rock climber. Tara is originally from Oregon where until about five years ago she worked a “traditional” marketing job while pursuing her two passions, climbing and photography, on the side. Eventually, she took a leap of faith and decided to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time photographer and cinematographer. Tara now works across the globe shooting some of the world’s best climbers for renowned outdoor brand...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 79
Nicole Handel is a Vermont-based adventure athlete who has designed her life in a way that enables her to balance her full-time marketing job with her many outdoor pursuits. Whether it means going camping on a weeknight, waking up early to hit the slopes before work or going trail running over lunch – Nicole is constantly striving to get the most out of every day. After a break-up a few years ago, Nicole decided to start saying yes to more things – even things that scared her. Her willingness to...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 78
Jason Antin is a New England native who now calls Colorado home with his wife Jenny and daughter Avery. The Beat Monday co-host is obsessed with outdoor endurance challenges, big efforts on tight timeframes with great friends, and strives to achieve the ultimate work-life balance. From football, Fidelity Investments, and a career as a police officer to climbing and running around the world with a show on Outside TV, Jason's story is an inspired pursuit of what makes you feel most alive. Between ...
Nov 27, 2019•55 min•Season 5Ep. 77
Chris Ronzio started his first real business when he was 14, but his entrepreneurial career began long before that. Learn about Chris' journey from lemonade stands and car washes to a nationwide video production company, and now, a software that helps small businesses build their playbooks and train their growing teams— Trainual . Alongside his business endeavors, Chris has been managing Type 1 diabetes since 7 years old and shares how this disease has impacted his motivation and entrepreneurial...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 76
Today, adventurers Liz Sampey and Rob Bart leave on a one-way ticket to Pakistan to begin a human-powered journey across the Himalayas in winter. On bikes and a packraft, the two will travel from Pakistan to Nepal, and it's a mystery even to them exactly how long this voyage will take. How do you develop even remote comfortability with the extreme unknowns of expedition life? And how do you design your lifestyle and career in a way that allows you to take off for an undetermined amount of time t...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 75
29-year old Professional big mountain skier Angel Collinson has shattered industry ceilings since she hit the scene. The first female skier to land both the opening and finale segments in a TGR film and the first woman to win Powder Magazine's "Best Line" award. Raised on the slopes of Alta ski area in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon, her and her brother Johnny (also a professional skier on The North Face athlete team) spent their youth splitting time between ski resort employee housing and livi...
Nov 06, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 74
