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Weather Permitting

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Stack Books. Log Miles. A verbal chronicle of our reading and leg powered adventure. The aim of this podcast is to encourage people to read widely, get outside, and have good conversations about what is experienced along the way, all while serving as good company for our listeners. Follow us on Instagram: @weather.permitting_
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Episodes

Weather Permitting #6

In this episode, we discuss caffeine intake, UTMB, the Davis Mountains Preserve, and John's upcoming 20 mile race. Enjoy! We will soon be switching to weekly episodes!! Stay tuned. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you cou...

Sep 04, 20231 hr 2 min

Weather Permitting #5

FKA The Bourbon Bookshelf Podcast. In this episode we discuss hiking in the Sauratown Mountains, a trip to Zion National Park that got dicey, snorkeling, rest days, and an update on our current reads and the vert bet. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, ...

Aug 22, 202357 min

WEATHER PERMITTING #4

FKA The Bourbon Bookshelf Podcast. In this episode we discuss climbing Green Mountain in Colorado, time trials and tribulations, Palo Duro Canyon running, running through botanical gardens in Hawaii, The Longest Race by Kara Goucher, The Stand by Stephen King, and briefly discuss Peter Hellers new book, The Last Ranger. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . ...

Aug 07, 202357 min

Weather Permitting #3

FKA The Bourbon Bookshelf Podcast. In this episode we discuss climbing Wheeler Peak / Northern New Mexico, the Mountains to Sea Trail, get an update on the vert bet, and discuss what we are currently reading and some our of recent reading woes. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort t...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 5 min

Ep. 2: WEATHER PERMITTING

FKA The Bourbon Bookshelf Podcast. In this episode, we get into a heated debate about our "vert" bet, which we settle and establish the parameters of. We discuss The Haunted Mesa by Louis L'amour, Buffalo Wagons by Elmer Kelton, and Only the Dead by Jack Carr. We also discuss Jared's failed efforts to finish Fairy Tale by Stephen King in his allotted time. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forge...

Jun 26, 20231 hr 5 min

Ep. 1: WEATHER PERMITTING

WELCOME to Weather Permitting #1!!! In this episode we discuss the rebranding of The Bourbon Bookshelf Podcast to the Weather Permitting Podcast, other potential names, Garmin equipment, running coaches, and Choosing to Run by Des Linden. Let us know what you think! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a g...

May 29, 20231 hr 16 min

Bourbon Bookshelf Episode 5: Us Tub Tubs Gotta Run Too

PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE: Our 5th Episode. Please be Patient and Enjoy. Topics discussed in this podcast include Sphere by Michael Chrichton, In The Distance by Hernan Diaz, Everything's Eventual by Stephen King, The Hunger Games Trilogy, and some advice on what to tell people if they give you grief for signing up for a marathon during the paaaandemic. We also discuss a few stock pics and our favorite sunglasses. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends...

May 26, 20231 hr 17 min

Bourbon Bookshelf Episode 4: Swamp Fox , Alone on the Wall, and other musings.

PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE: Our 4th Episode. Please be patient and Enjoy. Topics discussed in this episode of the podcast include Swamp Fox by John Oller, Alone on the Wall by Alex Honnold, Naked Economics and Naked Statistics by Charles Wheelen. Further discussion revolved around hiking the Pecos Wilderness, running and running shoes, reading styles and tactics, and other general ramblings. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way f...

May 25, 202355 min

Bourbon Bookshelf Episode 3: Paaaaaandemic Podcast

PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE: Our 3rd ever episode. Please be patient and enjoy. Topics Discussed: Day drinking, running, virtual races, Whole30, Las Vegas, lots of other items. No book, no agenda, just 3 friends getting together during the paaandemic. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to rep...

May 24, 20231 hr 23 min

Bourbon Bookshelf Episode 2: Come and Take It

PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE: Our 2nd Ever Episode Topics discussed include Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers by Brian Kilmeade, Ponca, Arkansas, running an Ultra Marathon, and a handful of other things. Enjoy. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website ...

May 23, 20231 hr 28 min

Bourbon Bookshelf Episode 1: It'll Do Until a Mess Gets Here.

PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE: Our very first episode. Please be patient and enjoy! Topics Covered: No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, comparison between the book and the movie, comparisons between between cheap and higher end bourbon, Indiana Bourbon, and other general BS. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we...

May 22, 202343 min

Episode 65: The End of an Era!

In this episode we discuss Jared's Boston Marathon experience. John's saga at the Firefly 12 Hour. We also make a huge announcement about big changes coming to the show...STAY TUNED! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is has everything you c...

May 15, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 64: Been Away but Back Today

....and there ain't no place we'd rather be. In this episode we discuss the upcoming Boston Marathon and Jared's prep for it, John's prep and plan for the Firefly 12 Hour, aid station volunteer experiences, and just catch up a little bit. We also discuss How to Astronaut by Terry Virts, The Rise of the Ultrarunners by Adharanand Finn, and Crossing by William Sheen. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, do...

May 01, 20231 hr 27 min

Episode 63: Red Light, Green Light

In this episode we discuss Down Range by Taylor Moore , Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey , and Butcher's Crossing by John Williams . If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is finally live! Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you w...

Feb 06, 20231 hr 12 min

Episode 62: New Year New Us Part Deux

Happy New Year everybody. In this episode we discuss Jared's move to Hawaii and his engagement to his fiance. After we discuss the Big Bend Ultra and the Big Bend region of Texas. We finish off the episode discussing our goals for 2023 and a brief reflection on 2022. Our last episode was our most downloaded episode ever, we cannot thank our listeners enough. We could not, and would not, do this without you. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! Th...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 13 min

Ep. 61 - The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy

Join us for a discussion of the latest release from Cormac McCarthy, The Passenger ! *SPOILERS MAY BE PRESENT IN THIS EPISODE* If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries. Lastly, our website is finally live! Go give it a look and tell us what you think. If you would lik...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 5 min

Episode 60: DNF

In this episode we discuss Scars and Stripes by Tim Kennedy , The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger , and The Fisherman by John Langan . We also get a status update on John and Barry's bet, catch up with Jared on his recent half marathon PR attempt, and talk about a particularly tricky scam call. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us ...

Nov 14, 20221 hr 17 min

Episode 59: Halloween 2022

Due to technical difficulties, this episode is completely unedited - viewer discretion is advised. In this episode, John and Barry get in a heated debate and establish some competition. Jared is required to mediate. Book discussion involved It by Stephen King , The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larson , and Anything for Billy by Larry McMurtry. Halloween discussion is minimal. We hope you enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is t...

Oct 31, 20221 hr 29 min

Ep. 58 - Sometime the Wolf.

In this episode we discuss Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy , The Shadows by Alex North , and 11/22/63 by Stephen King . It's been a while since we talked, so the remainder of the episode was just jabbering and catching up, but always a great chat with the group. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we mak...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 13 min

Episode 57: A Conversation with James Wade

In this episode, we sit down with our good friend James Wade and discuss his new novel, Beasts of the Earth . We also discuss the geography of Texas, prose vs. story, some new books by Cormac McCarthy, and all sorts of other things. We really enjoyed this talk and we know that you will, too! Find James Wade on his Instagram or his website . If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us o...

Aug 22, 20221 hr 26 min

Episode 56: Long Drive Home

In this episode we discuss Dreamcatcher by Stephen King , The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy , and Buck Fever and Bone Dry by Ben Rehder. We also discuss tequilas and possible concoctions, recent adventures, our running "why", book binges, and John being able to "handle his own shit". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instag...

Jul 18, 20221 hr 37 min

Ep. 55 - Times get harder, give me a FIRESTARTER

In this episode we discuss Outdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella , Firestarter by Stephen King , and The Brave Cowboy by Edward Abbey . Further discussion revolves around raw meat diets, screen times, and our always enlighting stock picks. Have a great week everyone! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 16 min

Episode 54: What Did We Miss?

We are glad to be back! In this episode we discuss The Wright Brothers by David McCullough , Canada by Richard Ford , and Palo Duro by Andrew Brandt . The rest of our conversation is just catching up and BSing, we hope you enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiri...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 9 min

Episode 53: Jared Reinert

Join us for a conversation with author Jared Reinert! Jared is the author of West of Wanting and The Devil in These Hills . We discuss writing styles, favorite authors, writing habits, 90's country music, drinking on Tuesday, and countless other things. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine...

May 01, 20221 hr 12 min

Episode 52: Breaking 3ad

In this episode we discuss The Dog Stars by Peter Heller and 1776 by David McCullough ; further discussion revolves around Jared's sub 3 hour marathon, some 75Hard results, Giardia in dogs, and rancid hats and what not. Enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inquiries....

Apr 03, 20221 hr 6 min

Episode 51: Not What I Would Have Picked

In this episode we discuss upcoming races, some new music, and finding the Endurance. The books we talk about are Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton , All the Cowboys Ain't Gone by John Jacobson , and For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply...

Mar 20, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 50: FIFTY!

In this show we discuss Bear in the Backseat by Kim DeLozier and Carolyn Jourdan, Finding Abbey by Sean Prentiss, and The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. We also discuss reader's highs, being gimped up, fifty episodes, and slopping through mud. We had a fun conversation and hope you enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime ...

Mar 06, 20221 hr 16 min

Ep. 49 - A Plague of Rascality

In this episode we discuss Magdelena by Wade Davis, The Flicker of Old Dreams by Susan Henderson, and Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. We also discuss some upcoming events, the Super Bowl halftime show, and our other usual ramblings, enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to...

Feb 20, 20221 hr 11 min

Episode 48: Plata o Plomo

In this episode we discuss Killing Pablo by Mark Bowden, The Book of Eels by Patrik Svensson, and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller. We also discuss the Buffalo Trace Game, infinity bottles, and running long, enjoy! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell your friends! This is the best way for us to grow. Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram . Feel free to reach out to us anytime on Instagram, we make a genuine effort to reply to all inq...

Feb 06, 20221 hr 6 min

Episode 47: Ep. 1: It'll Do Until A Mess Gets Here

Due to popular demand from our listeners and less than stellar planning from the crew, we are re-releasing our first ever episode! If it sounds a little rough, well, that's because it was. Nonetheless, we think you will enjoy! Topics Covered: No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy, comparison between the book and the movie, comparisons between between cheap and higher end bourbon, Indiana Bourbon, and other general BS. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to and rate the podcast and tell y...

Jan 23, 202244 min
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