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Evan "Rocket" Dollard Mar 19, 2015

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Episode 122 - Evan Dollard had a very direct approach to getting on American Ninja Warrior. He sent them tape of his role as TV's "Rocket" from American Gladiators. Evan talks about working with icons like Dan "Nitro" Clark and The Hulkster, on the reboot of that famous show. Evan also explains why he thinks the new version of American Gladiators died an early death. Right in the middle of the interview, Evan delivers what would be the perfect ending, but unfortunately, Matt still needed to ask him about American Ninja Warrior. So there's 20 more good minutes on ANW. Enjoy.

Today's episode is sponsored by BattleFrog Series, Savage Race, and The Udder Mud Run.

Show Notes:

Evan's first ANW audition tape

Mike Adamle-Where are they now?

McCauley Kraker Mar 11, 2015

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Episode 121 - McCauley Kraker (Mac) grew up in an athletic family. He would go on to become a collegiate runner with some success. Then he decided running wasn't for him and spent a lot of time on the couch. Eventually, his older brother Brakken (who had been tearing it up on the OCR circuit) convinced Mac to try a Spartan with him. He finished 4th despite having not run for a year. He has picked up the pace and was recently named to the Spartan Stadium Pro Team.

Listen in to learn more about McCauley's journey which includes his days as part of a Midwest blackjack card counting crew, and his recent trip to to the Middle East for the first ever Spartan Race in Dubai.

Today's episode is sponsored by Savage Race, Day of Crisis, and The Macon Mud Run.

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Mac's Blog-Blue Highways

A great book about card counting - Bringing Down The House

Stefanie Bishop Mar 05, 2015

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Episode 120 - Before Amelia. Before Pak. Before Olof Dallner, Shelly Koenig, or Mark Webb. There was Stefanie Bishop. Stefanie was the overall winner of the Peak Races Winter Snowshoe "Death Division" in March of 2010. A few months later it was renamed the Death Race, and she was the first female finisher for the Summer version. (Joe Decker was the first male and overall winner).

Much like another endurance champ, Mark Jones, Stefanie would also go on to complete the 2nd ever Spartan Race in Brooklyn, NY and the first ever Tough Mudder in Pennsylvania, all in 2010.

In this interview Matt talks to Stefanie about those early adventurous beginnings, why she disappeared for a couple of years, and why she’s back. She just received another skull at the Mexico Death Race and then won the brand new Gauntlet in Macon, Georgia, the very next weekend. We also get her first hand account of this year’s Winter Tough Guy and why it was her first DNF. Oh, and they talk about ice cream.

You also may hear Matt’s children in the background as this interview was recorded in his home office.

Today’s episode is sponsored by: Down and Dirty Obstacle Race and Rugged Maniac.

Show Notes:

Report from the 2010 Summer Death Race

Sufferfest clip-What near death looks like from this past Winter Tough Guy.

Gauntlet Recap by Devin Cas

Scott Keneally and Julia Webb Feb 26, 2015

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Episode 119 - Today’s first interview is with Scott Keneally. For those that don’t know, Scott broke the story that rocked OCR back in November of 2012 about the history of Tough Mudder. A few months later, he parlayed that into a piece about OCR for 60 Minutes Sports. Since then, he has been hard at work at producing Rise Of The Sufferfests, a documentary which examines OCR as a whole, and what it says about our culture. The 2nd interview is with Julia Webb. We talked to her shortly after she placed third at the Warrior Dash World Championships (WDWC) back in October. Julia discussed why she signed up for WDWC, setting baby stroller running records, and her OCR plans for the future. Please support the sponsors of this episode: Rugged Maniac - Promo code is "orm5" Udder Mud Run - Promo code is "runorm" Battlefrog - Promo code is "battleorm" Show Notes: Scott Playing Dirty by Scott Keneally Races from Hell-60 Minutes Sports More about Rise Of The Sufferfests Scott's "hypothermia video" from this most recent Tough Guy Julia Episode 103 where we talked to Julia's friends Renee and Kimber 10k Baby Stroller World Record Atlas Pro Team Profile

The Doctor Bobs Feb 20, 2015

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Episode 118 - Today’ episode is with two guys named Dr. Bob. The first, Dr. Bob Dalton, owns Highlands Chiropractic. We sat down over some noodles for this talk a few weeks ago. This Dr Bob came highly recommended from several people when I told them about the debilitating pain I was experiencing while running. He has extremely unconventional methods that get phenomenal results. Some patients have seen him for 20 plus years and many drive an hour or more to his office which is walk in only (no appointments). We have a great chat about running, his interesting methods, why people see him when everything else fails, and much more. The second interview is with Doctor Robert Pruni. He has been on American Ninja Warrior on two seasons and owns NinjaKour, a massive warehouse converted to a crossfit gym and ANW obstacle playhouse. We talk about how he trains, his advice for getting on ANW, and what cross fitters need to un-learn when they want to become Ninjas. He also treated some big rock stars back in the day so we touch on that. Today’s episode is brought to you by Savage Race. Use code ORM for 10% off. Show Notes: A few yelp reviews for Dr. Bob Dalton GORMR Day at NinjaKour video Mistadobalina-Del tha Funky Homosapien

Junyong Pak/Urban Mudder Feb 06, 2015

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Episode 117 - On today's show we bring you one of the first interviews about Urban Mudder, which is being dubbed as "Tough Mudder's Cousin in the City". We talk with Ashley Ellefson, whose current role is VP New Event Development at TMHQ. After we learn a bit about the new event, we talk to Ashley about what it's been like the last 5 years at Tough Mudder. Back in 2010 she answered a craigslist ad to become TM's first employee.

Next up is Junyong Pak, who we haven't spoken to him since the night before last November's World's Toughest Mudder in Vegas. We called Pak to talk about his recent Guinness Record feat for the fastest marathon wearing 40 pounds on his back. That leads right towards a conversation about what went wrong for him at 2014 WTM. We then get into what his immediate OCR future looks like, along with some other career endeavors he is looking into.

Today's episode is sponsored by Mad Anthony Mud Run and The Macon Mud Run.

Show Notes

Video Intro of Ashley

GORUCK Kill That 5k

Force of Nature with Laird Hamilton and Michael Epstein Feb 04, 2015

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Episode 116 - On today’s show we bring you one of the first in-depth interviews with Force of Nature co-founders, Michael Epstein and Laird Hamilton. Michael has been building obstacles for a very long long time. First, as part of The Hi Tec Adventure Racing Series from 1997-2002. His company then produced Muddy Buddy for about 10 years. They continued on to bring us one of the first “true” OCR’s to go nationwide, known as The Down and Dirty Obstacle Race. Laird has been a household name for decades as a big wave surfing legend, author, and more recently, as a standup paddleboard designer. He hooked up with Michael and MESP for the Force of Nature Mind Body Challenge. A 10-12 mile obstacle race which debuts in Southern California on April 26. Tune in to learn about what brought these two together and hear about their vision for this new obstacle series. Today’s show is sponsored by Down and Dirty Obstacle Race. Save $5 when you use code ORMDD15 at registration. Show Notes: Hi Tec Adventure Racing Video circa 1999 Laird's website

Cupid's Undie Run 2015 Jan 27, 2015

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Episode 115 - Cupid's Undie Run 2015

In today's episode, we have a phone interview with Cupid's Undie Run founder, Bobby Gill. Joining Bobby on the call are two of his local race directors: Hannah Thompson from Atlanta and our very own Brinksy from Nashville.

Tune in to learn how Cupid's got started and how it's grown exponentially while many themed runs have flamed out. They will be in 35 cities in the United States and 3 more in Australia in 2015.

Today's Episode is sponsored by Macon Mud Run, taking place April 11, 2015.

Show Notes:

Episode 80 from Feb 27, 2014. This is where we first met Hannah and checked out this race for the first time.

Sam Cooke- "Cupid" Still a killer track after 54 years.

Alex Patterson - Tough Mudder Redefined Jan 14, 2015

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Episode 114 - In today's episode, Alex Patterson from Tough Mudder talks about surviving the windstorm from last November's Vegas World's Toughest Mudder, the truth about tear gas (and some other new obstacles), and Tough Mudder's vision for its events and community for 2015 and beyond.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Rugged Maniac.

You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher.

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Here is a peek at the 2015 Tough Mudder Redefined Video.

In contrast, here is the Tough Mudder 2012 Official Video

Mark Jones Jan 04, 2015

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Episode 113 - Mark Jones did the 2nd ever Spartan Race in Brooklyn NY, back in 2010. His performance got him free entry into Summer Death Race. He finished, but swore he would never do it again. Find out how his path brought him back to Pittsfield again and again until he finally moved there in 2013. We also talk about he trains to not just finish, but win, The Death Race, World's Toughest Mudder and Joe Decker's Suck and Ultimate Suck. The only thing Mark hasn't finished is the grueling GORUCK Selection. We talk about what went wrong in previous attempts, and how he plans to finish the next time around.

Today's epsiode is sponsored by Udder Mud Run.

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News coverage of Spartan Race. Brooklyn, NY. August 2010.

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