Adventure Sports Podcast

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Ep. 1160: Land Speed Records, Mountaineering, Entrepreneurship, Skiing and More with Tom Kubiniec Dec 31, 2025

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Mountaineering, Land Speed Racing: Tom Kubiniec on Heavy Metal Roots, Mountaineering, Skiing, Speed Records, Risk Tolerance, and Turning Adventure into Business Success. In this engaging conversation, Tom Kubiniec shares his unconventional journey from being a heavy metal guitarist to becoming a successful entrepreneur and land speed record setter. We visit not only about speed records, mountaineering, and skiing, we also discuss the importance of quick decision-making, creativity, and risk tolerance in both adventure sports and business. Tom emphasizes how adventure sports provide clarity and focus, allowing individuals to embrace uncertainty and make decisive choices. He also highlights the significance of sales skills for turning passions into profitable ventures, and the value of simplicity in innovation. Through his experiences, Tom illustrates how adventure sports can serve as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

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Ep. 1159: Improving Lives with Archery - Sam Westfall Dec 29, 2025

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Archery: Sam Westfall on Therapeutic Archery for Veterans, Mental/Physical Healing, Community, and Life Lessons from the Sport. In this episode of the Adventure Sports Podcast, Curt speaks with Sam Westfall, an Army veteran who uses archery as a therapeutic outlet for veterans and their families. They discuss the mental and physical benefits of archery, the community it fosters, and the importance of camaraderie among participants. Sam shares his personal journey with archery, its historical significance, and how it serves as a healing tool for many. The conversation also covers practical advice for beginners, safety in archery, and the deeper life lessons that can be learned through the sport.

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Ep. 1158: Ziplining Over Active Volcanoes and Much More - Frederick Schuett Revisited Dec 26, 2025

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Ziplining: “One Axe Fred” on Extreme Ziplines with Richard Branson, Active Volcano Crossings, and His Biggest Rigged Lines. “One Axe Fred”, as he’s known, is a thrill-seeking dare-devil that loves a good zipline across an extreme environment. Whether that’s in downtown Toronto ziplining with Richard Branson, or taking clients across an active volcano, Fred is willing to give it a shot! Today Fred joins us to tell us stories from some of his biggest rigged lines as well as what motivates him to do these crazy feats of adventure.

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www.oneaxepursuits.com

Facebook: @ONE-AXE-Pursuits

Instagram: @oneaxepursuits/

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Ep. 1157: Cliff Jumping and Endurance Sports with Justin Wadsworth Dec 22, 2025

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Endurance, Cliff Jumping: Justin Wadsworth on Cliff Jumping, Wildland Firefighting, Ultra Marathons, Safety, Risks, and the Mental Escape of Adventure Sports. Listen in as we visit with Justin Wadsworth about his adventurous life, which includes cliff jumping, wildland firefighting, and ultra marathons. They explore the thrill and risks of adventure sports, the importance of safety, and the mental escape that comes with these activities. Justin shares his personal journey, including the motivation behind his jumps and the lessons learned from pain and challenges. The discussion also touches on the significance of community, stewardship of nature, and living life to the fullest.

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Ep 1156: Crossing Death Valley On Foot - Ashly Winchester Revisited Dec 19, 2025

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Endurance: Ashly Winchester on World's Leading Women's FKT Record (39 Titles) and Her 165-Mile Death Valley Crossing Attempt. Ashly is no stranger to going out on a limb to follow a crazy idea. From driving 15+ hours through the night to climb a mountain, to leaving her stable career to become a freelance writer, she’s at home in the world of taking chances.

This love of adventure has led her to be the world’s leading women for total ‘fastest known times’, or FKTs, a challenge to do an outdoor route or trail faster than anyone has done it before. To date, she has 39 of these records with no other woman in the world having more.

Her most recent FKT attempt was to cross, on foot, 165-miles of the arid moonscape that is Death Valley. The journey was treacherous and beautiful. It was everything in one. The challenges she faced out there were not what you would expect from a desert either.

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Ep 1155: An Amazing Life of Whitewater Kayaking with Brad Burden Dec 17, 2025

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Kayaking: Brad Burden on Whitewater Journeys, Gauley River Significance, Post-9/11 Healing, Safety, Urban Parks, and Reconnecting with the Sport. Today we catch up with Brad Burden, a passionate kayaker who shares his journey into the world of whitewater kayaking. They discuss the significance of the Gauley River, the impact of 9/11 on the kayaking community, and the healing power of nature. Brad emphasizes the importance of safety, understanding the class system, and the role of community in kayaking. They also explore the growth of urban whitewater parks and the accessibility they provide for new kayakers. Brad shares his experiences, tips for getting started, and the joy of reconnecting with the sport after a long hiatus.

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Ep 1154: The Benefits of Mountaineering with Jeff Jones Dec 15, 2025

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Mountaineering: Jeff Jones on Decades of Climbing, Business and Family Benefits, Plus Upcoming Kilimanjaro Ascent for We See Hope Charity. Jeff Jones has been climbing mountains for decades. We visit about how mountaineering has contributed not only to Jeff's success in business but more importantly climbing mountains has provided amazing family experiences. Mountains are challenging, sometimes dangerous, and rewarding -- just like life. There are many benefits to mountaineering.

We also visit about the upcoming climb of Kilimanjaro we are doing to raise support for We See Hope, which helps homeless and impoverished kids in Africa get a chance at building better lives. To learn more listen to: https://redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/ep/8d803255-0748-43b9-97fa-4c34a9f0936c

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Ep. 1153: Epic Mountain Biking with Alenka Vrecek Revisited Dec 12, 2025

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Mountaineering: Alenka Vrecek's 2500-Mile Solo Mountain Bike Journey from Lake Tahoe to Baja Peninsula for Healing and Resilience. At fifty-four, Alenka was running out of time to follow through on a dream she’d written down just after her first marriage crumbled. Years later, as she slowly rebuilt her life with her second husband, things started spiraling out of control with their health. The only way she knew how to heal and connect all painful parts of her life was by riding her bike, and she didn’t want to have regrets. But was she brave enough to embark on an unknown path and risk losing everything . . . perhaps even her own life?

Determined to awaken her dying spirit and heal her battered body, Alenka loaded her mountain bike with 50 pounds’ worth of camping gear and set off on a 2,500-mile journey. Starting in Lake Tahoe, California, she hoped to ride to the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, following remote mountain trails, alone.

What followed was an irrevocably transformational journey of love, hope, courage, and resilience—and here, Alenka tells that story in a voice stripped of self-pity and infused with a good dose of humor. Her book, She Rides, is a galvanizing wake-up call for anyone who wants to unearth and follow their own deeply buried dreams—and reclaim their life.

Learn more about Alenka and her book, She Rides, below:

www.mylifesuspended.com

Instagram: @mother_len

Twitter: @AlenkaVrecek

Facebook: @alenka.vrecek

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Ep. 1152: Just Won't Quit! Epic Bill Bradley Dec 10, 2025

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Endurance: Epic Bill Bradley on Arrowhead 135 Attempts, Resilience, and Pushing Limits in Extreme Conditions. Join us as Curt Linville interviews Epic Bill Bradley, an endurance athlete known for his incredible feats in extreme conditions. Bill shares his journey from running a video store to becoming a prominent figure in the world of endurance sports. He discusses the challenges he has faced, including numerous attempts at the Arrowhead 135 race, and the lessons he has learned about resilience, and the importance of never giving up. Bill's story is one of inspiration, showcasing how he has turned setbacks into motivation and continues to push the limits of what is possible in endurance athletics.

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Ep. 1151: Dr Matt Harmody, The 50 High Points in the USA Dec 08, 2025

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Mountaineering: Matt Harmody's Kidney Donation Journey and Team Quest to Summit All 50 U.S. State High Points.

Matt Harmody was part of a team of living kidney donors who set out to summit the high points in all 50 states to illustrate that kidney donors go not not only to live normal lives, but can accomplish amazing feats. Matt shares his personal story beginning in 1980 when his father was diagnosed with renal failure, leading to a long journey of dialysis treatment. He discusses the emotional and physical toll of this experience on his family and the challenges faced during the nine years of treatment. This led Matt to becoming a kidney donor later in life. Great adventure. Great reason.

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www.NKDO.org

https://www.kidneyregistry.com/

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