MORE FROM JOSIAH:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahfilm/

#377: Josiah Jones -- Taking on Mountains, Filmmaking, and Life's Challenges

This is the story of Sunny Stroeer's Iditarod. What she experienced in the wilds of Alaska as she became the first woman ever to ski the 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome!!

#376: Sunny Stroeer 2 -- The First Woman to Ski the Iditarod, Story of the Race

The fact that I got the opportunity to sit down with three INCREDIBLE human beings a few weeks off of completing the 1,000 mile Iditarod is something I will never take for granted.

These three guys are some of the most interesting people I’ve ever had the chance to meet

Ryan Wanless has traversed from Anchorage to Nome THREE times at this point, one on foot and two on bike. He’s sweet, he’s funny, he’s incredible humble in spite of being one of the toughest people on the planet.

Gavan Hennigan is the most interesting man in the world. I was lucky enough to interview him in 2020 for what I’ve always stated as my favorite episode of this pod (194- check it out). In my eyes you get to be the most interesting man in the world through a mix of life experiences, big challenges/adventures married with introspection. The wisdom he’s gained from life and adventure is completely captivating and his ability to communicate that is top notch.

Asbjorn Bruun, the man, the myth, the legend. Gavan told me “this is the most interesting guy on the planet.” Game recognizing game. The first person to ever ski the Iditarod. A man who has previously spent years patrolling north eastern Greenland on dogsled, securing expeditions from polar bears. Known as The Terminator for relentlessly forging ahead through the Alaskan wilderness. 

And through the Iditarod, the biker, the skiier, and the runner found each other and made their way through the expansiveness of Alaska, down frozen rivers, across mountain ranges and open ice. They felt both insignificant in their size but significant in their humanity.

I truly mean it when I say these three are amongst the people I look up to; my heroes!

#378: Running, Skiing and Biking the Iditarod with Gavan Hennigan, Ryan Wanless & Asbjorn Bruun

Jeff Mercier is a world renown Ice Climber and works for the high mountain search and rescue.

In this episode we chat all about his journey into ice climbing, reflect on what he's learned about adventure through the years and Jeff shares thoughts on fatherhood and wilderness safety.

This is an awesome episode!!! Thank you Jeff for coming on!

#380: Jeff Mercier -- Reflections on a Life of Ice Climbing

This week we are joined by absolute LEGEND Marshall Ulrich!!

Adventure Racing, Ultra running, Death Valley, the 7 Summits, if you name it Marshall has taken it on! He's a true adventurer by all meaning of the word, an explorer of our external world and his own internal world. He's created races, helped teach kids on expeditions, wrote a couple incredible books ("Both Feet on the Ground" and "Running on Empty"), and crossed jungles, deserts and mountains.

For this episode, I brought on my friend Ray Zahab as co-host. Ray has known Marshall for years and these two have probably crossed Death Valley more times than any other human in history. They keep getting drawn back to the place and I was so excited to hear their reflections on it!

A most humble, amazing human being. I'm so honored to have Marshall on the show and beyond excited to share this episode with all of you!!

MORE FROM MARSHALL:

Website: https://marshallulrich.com/

Route 66 Ultra: https://route66ultrarun.com/

Books: https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/marshall-ulrich/260203/

#381: Marshall Ulrich -- On Death Valley, Ultrarunning & Life's Adventures (Co-host Ray Zahab)

This week we are catching up with the number one guest of the show and the number one guest in our hearts- Brady Manriquez!!

In this episode we chat about his very first trip overseas, the adventures of the past year, and why I decided to dip my toe into ballet!!

I always cherish my time catching up with Brady and I truly hope you enjoy the show!!

#383: Brady Manriquez 4 -- Two Dudes Talking About Life, Travels and My Month of Ballet

This week we are once again chatting with ultra runner Cody Taylor!!

Cody is currently training to attempt the unsupported FKT of the 900km (550 mile) Bruce Trail through his home province of Ontario!!

In this episode we talk all about his training and motivation for taking on this challenge, his plan for the summer leading into the attempt, and how his transition from musician to athlete has been.

Hope you all enjoy!!

MORE FROM CODY TAYLOR:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@livethenewnormal

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytaylorruns/

#385: Cody Taylor 2 -- Prepping to Attempt the Unsupported FKT of the Bruce Trail

This week we are chatting with author, filmmaker, artist, adventurer, ultra runner, and a guy who is "semi rad" Brendan Leonard!!!

Brendan has one of the most unique, creative, and oftentimes hilarious voices in the adventure community. 

He's the author of many GREAT books (which we do a quick recap of towards the end of the episode) including his newest release "Ultra-Something". This book is the story of what he's found through taking on ultra running, told in a way that only Brendan could tell- through lots of tangents on history, pop culture, psychology, viral videos, and much more.

Brendan also is the artist behind "Semi-Rad" (one of my favorite websites) where he writes, draws, and creates. He is able to capture the essence of "why" people do big adventures- simultaneously for life affirming reasons and also for the simplicity of "cause it's fun and pointless and it's what makes me happy." 

In this episode we talk all about his books, his films "7 Summits of My Neighborhood" & "A Shed of One's Own" (which so beautifully captured the passing of life that it made me cry), making a quesadilla out of Jack's Frozen Pizzas, creativity, dadhood, his 15 second recipe book, and a lot more!!

This was one of my favorite episodes! Huge thanks to Brendan for coming back on!! I highly recommend checking out his book and signing up for his weekly newsletter!

MORE FROM BRENDAN:

Semi-Rad: https://semi-rad.com

Buy Ultra-Something: https://store.dftba.com/collections/semi-rad

Newsletter: https://semi-rad.com/subscribe/

#386: Brendan Leonard 2 -- Creativity, Art, Adventure and His New Book "Ultra-Something"

This week we are chatting once again with "the Canadian Berserker" Noel Thomson!!

In this episode we dive deep into how mental health, ultra running and fitness all interweave.

Noel is very open and vulnerable with some of the struggles he has faced in his life and how "controlling what he can control" with exercise and ultra running has helped him climb out of a hole of depression and drug abuse. We also chat about the importance of talking to someone when we find ourselves in those deep dark places and why it's hard for men to do that sometimes.

This was a really important episode and a conversation that will stick with me for a long time!

If you need help or are struggling, please understand that there are people out there to help. Reach out. 

MORE FROM NOEL: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadianberserker/

#387: Noel Thomson 2 -- Vulnerability, Mental Health, DNFs, and Managing Depression

This week we are chatting with competitive cyclist Hannah Otto about her film "Kokopelli Strong" documenting her quest to set the FKT on the Kokopelli Trail!!

Hannah has been an elite athlete since she was 9 years old, has competed in major cycling races all over the world, and recently stepped up to the challenge of riding the Kokopelli Trail as fast as possible.

The film is a wonderful story, documenting the ups and downs, successes and failures of a very driven person trying to do something incredibly difficult. It's a beautiful example of failure being the foundation from which you succeed.

The Kokopelli Trail is my favorite place on earth and has changed me at a deeply personal level so I was very excited to geek out about this place with someone who understands the power this place holds!

I truly hope you enjoy the episode and encourage you to check out Hannah's Film "Kokopelli Strong"!!

Photo credit: Marcus Gracia

MORE FROM HANNAH:

"Kokopelli Strong": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq-kcxMBrVA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto/

#390: Hannah Otto -- "Kokopelli Strong", Setting the FKT on the Kokopelli Trail!!

Ken Ilgunas, author of 3 books including “Walden On Wheels,” has been called many things: a wanderer, pro-hitchhiker, journalist, and Alaskan back country ranger. Now, he’s taken on new titles like “husband” and “dad.”

This leads us to ask: What happens to the most adventurous of our society when we enter a phase that calls for settling down, growing roots, and re-entering institutions? It’s a life transition that can feel tricky and hard to navigate. Luckily, Ken candidly shares what he’s learned while walking down this uncertain road that comes with no playbook. 

In this episode he takes us into the company of strangers by telling stories made of hitchhike magic, ex-cons, and religious hallucinations while thumbing his way thousands of miles across the US. He then pulls us behind the scenes of the writing process where he transforms these gritty life experiences into something worthy of being page-bound. 

Listen in as we ponder the sacredness of books; how writers risk damaging relationships in the name of creating good art; and how writing changes the narrative about our own lives. 

“I think to be a good artist, a small percentage of you has to be a sociopath. You have to be willing to sacrifice something in the name of the art.”

Ken’s Substack: https://kenilgunas.substack.com/

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#75 Lessons For The Writer, The Rebel, And 30-Something-Year-Old With Ken Ilgunas

This week we are chatting with spearfished and free diver Skye Bailey about her journey into the sport!

MORE FROM SKYE BAILEY: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skye_dive_/

"Bombardier" Short Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0iij5H4m9g&t=1s

#391: Skye Bailey -- Her Journey to 8 World Records in Spear Fishing

MORE FROM JASON:

Website: https://jasonromero.net/

"Running into the Dark": https://jasonromero.net/running-into-the-dark

"Success Cycle": https://jasonromero.net/the-success-cycle-book

#392: Jason Romero -- "Running Into the Dark", A Blind Man's Run Across America

This week we are chatting with Alan Tenta from Season 10 of "Alone"!!

MORE FROM ALAN:

"Tenta Outdoors" Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alantenta9825

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan_tenta/

#393: Alan Tenta -- Season 10 of "Alone", Reflections on His Experience

#394: Cody Taylor 3 -- The Bruce Trail Unsupported FKT, 900Kms Through Ontario

This week we are celebrating our 8th year of the podcast by taking a walk down memory lane with my lovely wife Lindsey Ward!!

In this episode, Lindsey blatantly rips off Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) and his podcast "Films to Be Buried With!" by stealing his format to ask me about some of my favorite adventures.

We talk adventures and I also give a recommendation for a past Like a Bigfoot Podcast for each category!

Hope you all enjoy!!!! This one was tons of fun to record!!

Categories covered: 

FIrst Race/Adventure
Which one scared you the most?
Which one made you cry the most?
Most underrated race/adventure
Sickest you felt
Sexiest? (hahahaha)
Laughed the Hardest
Biggest Failure
Re-Adventurable (best to repeat)
Most Awesome
Which race/adventure Means the most to you?
Which race/adventure was Objectively the best?

#395: A Trip Down Memory Lane -- Celebrating the 8th Year Podcast Anniversary with Lindsey Ward!

This week we are joined once again with the best leadership coach in the country John Petersen!!!

In this episode John talks about Trust, teaches us what to do after you've identified your core values, shares some tales from adventure - biking from Cali to Chicago, bring back and rowing across the Monterey Bay, and rowing to Antarctica!

This is a fantastic episode that I am going to listen to multiple times for all of the wisdom!!

MORE FROM JOHN PETERSEN:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrpetersen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john.r.petersen/

Website: https://www.thresholdrising.com/

#398: John Petersen 4 -- Trust, Core Values, Paddling Across Monterey Bay

This week we are chatting with one of the hosts of the EXCELLENT "Bush and Banter" Podcast, Jennifer Mabus!!

Jen was a guest on this show a few years when she backpacked the entire Pacific Crest Trail, an adventure of a lifetime.

Now she's started a family and dives deep every week on her podcast with a wide variety of adventure guests. It truly is one of my favorite adventure podcasts of all time!

Hope you love this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it! Jen rocks!

MORE FROM JEN:

Bush and Banter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bush-banter/id1639961984

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushandbanter/

Jen's PCT Journey: https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferMabus

#399: Jennifer Mabus 3 -- Adventure, Mom-mode, & the "Bush & Banter" Podcast

This week we are celebrating EPISODE 400 with my good friend Phil Pinti!!!!

Topics covered: Wrapping up season 2 and plans for season 3, future projects, Phil's prep for Gila Monster 300, Life of Phil post "A Long Way From Nowhere", Route 66 Ultras, and much more!!

Thank you so much for supporting the show over the last 400 episodes! This whole project has truly been life changing for me!!

Leave a review for the pod!! It'll inspire me over the next few months as I prepare for Season 3!

#400: Celebrating 400! Future Pod Plans, Gila Monster 300 w/Phil Pinti

Interviews with incredible people about Adventure, Motivation, Mindset, Positivity, Endurance, Health, Perseverance, and Possibility

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Tune in for epic adventures, exceptional storytelling, and practical ways to kickstart your adventures, regardless of income.

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