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#438: Ryan Van Duzer 2 -- The Joys of Bikepacking Feb 14, 2026

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This week we are once again chatting with adventurer, bikepacker, storyteller and filmmaker Ryan Van Duzer!! In this episode we dive into his worldwide bikepacking adventures and the process of capturing them to share on his excellent Youtube channel! Ryan is an incredible human being who has taken on some epic adventures with a sense of love, enthusiasm and curiosity!! I truly hope you enjoy this episode!! Check out all of Ryan's awesome films on youtube! MORE FROM RYAN VAN DUZER: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@duzer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duzer/ Website: https://www.duzertv.com/

#437: How to Finish the Arizona Monster 300 -- Advice for Runners and Crew Feb 05, 2026

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In this episode my endurance mentor and friend Thomas Mullins and his girlfriend/crew Micah Ferrell break down tips and strategies they used to get Thomas across the finish line at last year’s inaugural Arizona Monster 300. For this conversation I invited Jared McClain, a runner competing this year, and his partner/crew Cami Gage to pick Thomas’s and Micah’s brains about how to survive and thrive through this 300 mile odyssey. This is packed with useful advice from both the runner’s view and the crew’s perspective about the best way to take on these huge multi day events. Whether you are an aspiring finisher of the AZ Monster 300 or a dedicated crew member, this episode offers a raw look at what it takes to survive one of North America’s challenging new endurance events! Get those notebooks out and get ready for a crazy amount of useful endurance information!!! Hope you all enjoy!!!

#436: Andrew Buck Michael -- Merging a Love of Meteorology and Miles Jan 23, 2026

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This week we are chatting with meteorologist, runner and host of the excellent "Weathering the Run" Podcast Andrew Buck Michael!!! Andrew is a meteorologist in Columbus, Ohio and in this episode he teaches me a lot about all sorts of weather systems. We also talk about what he has learned through hosting conversations about weather and running on his podcast. Truly hoping you all enjoy this episode! MORE FROM ANDREW: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dZSjiBEEJy5U7go0Wuxiy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwsyx6/ Weathering the Run Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weatheringtherun/

#435: Dyana Carmella 2 -- Waking the Dreamer, “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” & Backpacking Jan 15, 2026

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This week, we welcome back Dyana Carmella for a deep dive into outdoor adventure and creativity. Dyana reflects on her adventure on the Colorado Trail and a grueling trek through the Grand Tetons, while sharing an exclusive look at her journey adapting her book, A Walk Thru Neverland, into a screenplay. We also explore the influence of the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, discussing how its themes of self-discovery through daydreams and adventure mirror the courage it takes to step into the unknown and push your personal limits. This is truly one of my favorite episodes!!! Hope you all enjoy!! More from Dyana: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyanacarmella?igsh=MXI0eWV6cWowenF3MA== Book: https://www.dyanacarmella.com/book Podcast: https://www.bushandbanter.com

#434: Phil Pinti 5 — Adventures of 2025, The Tale of Three Journeys Jan 09, 2026

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In this episode, Phil Pinti returns to and shares what he learned through a tough DNF at the Arizona Monster 300, the peace found on our paddleboard trip through Iowa, and how adventure can be found through urban running and tacos at the Taco Bell 50K!! As we start 2026 and look back on 2025 we must ask ourselves three questions: Why take on big scary goals even when faced with failure? What do we learn from embracing the journey? And of course....How many tacos can I eat while running 31 miles? This is an awesome episode and I hope you enjoy Phil's perspective on all three events!!!

#433: Christine O'Hara Ryan -- The Last Finisher of an Extremely Brutal Moab 240 Jan 01, 2026

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We are welcoming in the new year with Christine O'Hara Ryan's EPIC tale of finishing the hardest Moab 240 with only 15 minutes to spare!! Last October, Christine ran for five days through the most rain the deserts in Moab, Utah has had in 150 years. Through this journey she learned lessons about herself and about the drive she has to accomplish her dreams. Her stories are captivating and inspiring!! I truly hope you love this episode and that it motivates you to chase your own big goals over the next year!! MORE FROM CHRISTINE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtine_ohara/ Her Finish (10:18:00 of video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIgdmDl7lLM Article on DFL: https://erinmaryquinn.com/2025/11/29/dfl/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOu_G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeyR-loCDxfTAg4bIDm0S788P3Zrrj4xp-XAO527mklrTMtO92X-OeUXZ_g3c_aem_gfyn2-JhrdWFHZFoZkH0Rg

BIGFOOT REPLAYS: "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Guide to Sports Movies" Dec 13, 2025

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This is a REPLAY of one of my favorite episodes from the 9 years of doing this podcast! In this episode my two friends Travis Steffen and Brandon Swett hang out and we go through a varitey of categories to eventually determine which movie wins the award of "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Sports Movie". Over the years, I think I've listened to this nonsensical conversation more than any other episode of the show! Enjoy!!

BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn Dec 05, 2025

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BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn by Chris Ward

BIGFOOT REPLAYS: Dyana Carmella -- Dancing with Her Fears, "A Walk Thru Neverland" Nov 21, 2025

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"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..." Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!! Enjoy the episode!!

#432: Jeff Cormack -- How Adventure Led Towards a Career as a Musician Nov 14, 2025

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This week we are chatting with musician Jeff Cormack about how snowboarding and mountain sports led into a career as a musician!! Jeff is a music producer and songwriter who started creating music scores for ski/snowboard films. From there his path has led him to hit songs, music festivals, music projects like South of France and his own music licensing business Audihook.io In this episode we chat all about this journey, lessons learned along the way, and the passion for life he finds by pursuing adventure and creativity! This is an AWESOME conversation with an AWESOME guy!! Enjoy! MORE FROM JEFF: Website:https://www.jeffcormack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcormack/ https://www.instagram.com/southoffrance/ Audiohook.io: https://audiohook.io/

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