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#367: Jarred Karp -- Filmmaker Capturing the Experience of Russ Cook's "Project Africa" Jan 25, 2024

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What does it take to run the entire length of Africa South to North? Russ Cook is taking on an endeavor that has been accomplished by no person in history. It’s not only the most epic challenge anyone is taking on right now but “Project Africa” is also hands down, easily the best series on YouTube!! (Seriously, if you’re not watching it, start immediately!!) The “Hardest Geezer” has spent over 270 days running over nearly 12,000 kilometers through 13 countries and the adventure has been completely breathtaking so far! This week I was lucky enough to sit down and chat with Jarred Karp, one of the filmmakers and crew members supporting Russ as he grinds out the kilometers day after day, month after month. In this episode, Jarred and I talk about his journey into filmmaking, how he got involved with Project Africa, and the ups and downs of the journey so far! This is a conversation about creativity, the obstacles faced in adventure and filmmaking, being audacious enough to cross the entire continent of Africa, and the athlete brave enough to take it on and the filmmakers telling his story. MORE FROM JARRED AND PROJECT AFRICA: Project Africa Series: https://youtube.com/@hardestgeezer?si=60w3D-5sPn0UYDli Support their charity: https://givestar.io/gs/PROJECTAFRICA Jarred’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saint_yared?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Russ Cook’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardestgeezer?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

#366: Cameron Dorn 3 -- The Twelve Craziest Workouts of His Life! Jan 19, 2024

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#366: Cameron Dorn 3 -- The Twelve Craziest Workouts of His Life! by Chris Ward

#365: Miriam Gilbert 2 -- Author of "Come What May, I Want To Run" Jan 12, 2024

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This week we are chatting with ultra runner and author of "Come What May, I Want To Run" Miriam Diaz Gilbert!!

#364: Cyril Derreumaux -- Embracing Fear While Kayaking Across the Pacific Ocean Jan 05, 2024

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In this episode we talk with adventurer Cyril Derreumaux about what it takes to cross the Pacific Ocean on a Kayak!! Cyril became the 2nd person ever to cross the Pacific Ocean on a solo kayak from California to Hawaii. He did this through the sheer power of perseverance and human spirit. In this episode we talk about what went into this endeavor. How can we use the cycle of failure (his first attempt did not go well)? How can we better handle fear when faced with truly terrifying situations like storms in the middle of nowhere with no help to be found? What strategies do people use to face self doubt? This is an absolute wonderful episode and truly the best way to start 2024!! Cannot wait to hear more from Cyril in the future!!! (Cover Photo Credit - Tom Gomes - @tomgomesphotographer) More from Cyril: Website: https://www.cyrilderreumaux.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrildx?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

#363: Yanick Fournier -- Journey to Ultrarunning, His Fantastic 2023! Dec 29, 2023

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This week we are talking with Ultrarunner and Adventurer Yanick Fournier!! I met Yan doing the KapiK1 expedition to the Atacama Desert in November and, as it happens during big adventures, became close friends with this absolutely wonderful person!! Yan had a TREMENDOUS year of Ultrarunning in 2023 and took on the Gorge Waterfall 50K, Snowdonia 105K, the

#362: Heather Werner -- 7 Summits, Biking Across the USA TWICE, Naked and Afraid Dec 15, 2023

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What is it like to take on the 7 Summits? Could you withstand the monotony of biking across the United States twice? What skills would you need to survive a month in the wilderness? This week we are chatting with adventurer Heather Werner all about her BIG EXPERIENCES!! Heather has been on a quest to finish the 7 summits. At this point she is so close with only Everest remaining! (Although she gave the world record holding highest haircut at Camp 3, she pulled out of her summit attempt due to liquid in her lungs.) In this episode, we chat all about her adventures, Heather recalls some stories from her time on the show Naked and Afraid, and she shares some survival tips for those who find themselves stranded in the wilderness. This is an AWESOME episode and I hope you all enjoy!! MORE FROM HEATHER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heath.er.wer.ner/

#361: What We Experienced On the KapiK1 Atacama Expedition!! Dec 08, 2023

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This week Phil Pinti and I are back from the KapiK1 Expedition through the Atacama Desert!! In this episode our friend Paul Scheuring interviews us about our experience, how we feel after returning, and the power of traveling through the desert! This was an absolutely wonderful experience!! It really was hard to describe how meaningful it was...hopefully we did it justice!! MORE FROM KAPIK1: Website: https://kapik1.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kapik.1/

#360: Cody Taylor -- Living Your New Normal, From Drummer to Ultrarunner Dec 01, 2023

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This week we are chatting with Ultrarunner Cody Taylor!! I had the absolute joy of getting to know Cody through running and camping across the Atacama desert a few weeks ago. Through his 20s Cody spent his time touring across the US and Canada drumming in rock shows and now has used that same passion and stoke level to take on ultra running! In this episode, we chat all about his time drumming in bands and how he uses some of that same "drummer energy" to pursue long endurance challenges. Cody also explains why he started "New Normal" and how him and his wife are on a mission to help people transform their lives for the better. This is an awesome episode!! I hope you all enjoy! MORE FROM CODY TAYLOR: New Normal: https://findyournewnormal.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytaylorruns/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@codytaylorruns

#359: Dreama Walton -- "Dreama Team", How Ultra Running Helps Process Life Challenges Nov 17, 2023

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This week we are talking with ultra runner Dreama Walton! Dreama recently has become the subject of a documentary called "Dreama Team" that follows her journey through Western States. The film also highlights the challenges she has faced in life and explores how pushing her limits in ultra running has helped her process them. The film is absolutely wonderful and I will share more information when it is released publicly!! Please check out https://www.dreamateamfilm.com/ for more information about screenings near you! MORE FROM DREAMA: Film: https://www.dreamateamfilm.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamawalton/?hl=en

#358: KapiK1 Expedition to Atacama Desert -- Stepping Outside Our Comfort Zone with Phil Pinti Nov 03, 2023

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Recorded a few days before flying to South America to join Ray Zahab on a KapiK1 Expedition!! Pre-Expedition nervousness before we head to cross the Atacama Desert. Why do we step outside our comfort zones? What are we hoping to discover?

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