Fit For Radio

In this episode of Fit For Radio , Drew sits down with Chris and Nathan Platt, members of the Platt family behind TP Forever , to share the powerful story of Tony Platt, the loss that changed their family forever, and the incredible legacy that has grown from it. Chris and Nathan take us back to Tony’s childhood and the memories that made him who he was—a competitive athlete, dog lover, talented e...

What does it really take to get stronger, healthier, and more confident as we get older? On this episode of Fit For Radio, I’m joined by Jane Keudell, founder of Thrive Nutrition & Fitness, to talk about her journey from competitive athlete to mom of two, and ultimately to helping women navigate the often-confusing world of fitness and nutrition. We get into strength training, nutrition, aging...

It’s hard to believe it’s been a full year since Drew’s life changed forever when he left radio after 23 years behind the microphone. In this episode of the Fit For Radio Podcast , Drew sits down with Tac to reflect on the last year, the unexpected challenges of leaving radio, reinventing himself, and everything that’s happened along the way. The guys also get into the health scare that landed Dre...

Halsey Schider grew up in Lake Oswego, Oregon, where being active was simply part of his DNA. He played football, rode bikes and skied before eventually becoming a professional helicopter pilot by the age of 20. But while building a successful career in aviation, Halsey was also quietly battling alcoholism. In this powerful conversation on the Fit For Radio Podcast , Halsey opens up about a journe...

From the World of Elite Jiu-Jitsu to Empowering Women Through Self-Defense Peter Iacavazzi’s story is one of discipline, reinvention, and an unwavering commitment to helping others become stronger—both physically and mentally. Born and raised in Princeton, New Jersey, Peter grew up surrounded by athletics. His father was a Heisman Trophy nominee, an All-American football player at Princeton, and a...

Angel is the founder of Respiris, a company helping people navigate one of life’s toughest moments: career transition. With a background in HR and a passion for putting people first, Angel combines AI, human coaching, and empathy to help those affected by layoffs figure out what comes next. While building Respiris, Angel is also navigating Stage IV pancreatic cancer. He’s using AI as a tool to lea...

What would you do if you were told you had two years to live? Terry Tucker has spent more than a decade answering that question through resilience, purpose and an unwavering commitment to living an extraordinary life. A former Cincinnati police officer, undercover narcotics officer and SWAT hostage negotiator, Terry was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2012 and has since endured multiple am...

Let’s try to get our heads around peptides. What exactly are they, why is everyone suddenly talking about them, which ones actually have legitimate science behind them, what are the safety concerns, and perhaps most importantly — how should people go about getting them safely? To help us make sense of the peptide craze, Drew sits down with Lovely Laban, founder and medical director of Skin by Love...

Dr. Robert Yonover has lived a life that sounds almost impossible to fit into one story. A Ph. D. geochemist and volcanologist, Dr. Yonover is also an inventor, big-wave surfer, fisherman, husband, father, caregiver, and widower. For 19 years, he cared for his paralyzed wife while raising two young children and simultaneously trying to build a business around his invention. We talk openly about th...

Travis Demers has built a career in sports broadcasting that has taken him from a small town in New York to some of the biggest stages in Portland sports. After getting his start in radio and play-by-play while in college, Travis moved across the country to Oregon just three months after graduating, calling high school football and basketball games on the Oregon Coast for $50 a game. From there, h...

When Dustin Finney first picked up a guitar after hearing Sublime in high school, he had no idea it would lead to decades of writing, recording, and performing music. In this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with the founder and lead singer of Audiodub to talk about the band's unlikely beginnings, the transition from a popular Sublime tribute band to creating original music, and the y...

For three years, I lived with a mystery illness that turned my life upside down. Doctors couldn't explain what was happening, every day brought new challenges, and there were times when I genuinely wondered if I would ever get my life back. In this deeply personal episode, I share the full story—from the first unexplained symptoms to the emotional and physical toll of searching for answers. I...

At just six years old, Reichen Posey's life changed forever when he survived the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. While the world remembers the headlines, this conversation is about the person behind them. Reichen shares what life was like before that day, the challenges of growing up in the aftermath of unimaginable trauma, and the long journey of healing that followed. He opens up a...

What does it take to break generational patterns and build the life you want? This week on Fit For Radio , Drew sits down with a guest whose journey proves that resilience isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. Raised by a single mother in Texas who worked multiple jobs to keep food on the table, he learned early that no one is coming to save you. Those lessons w...

When Helgi Olafson was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at just 19 years old, he could have accepted a future defined by chronic pain and limitations. Instead, he chose a different path. In this episode of Fit For Radio, Helgi shares the incredible story of overcoming addiction, setbacks, and self-doubt to become an Ironman, ultrarunner, filmmaker, and advocate for people living with chronic...

In a world flooded with fitness influencers, fad diets, and conflicting health advice, it can be hard to know what's fact and what's fiction. On this episode of Fit For Radio, we sit down with Wendi Arant, Head of Fitness at Stafford Hills Club, to cut through the noise and bring some much-needed clarity to the conversation around health, wellness, nutrition, and fitness. Wendi shares he...

On this episode of Fit For Radio, we sit down with endurance athlete, chiropractor, husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong competitor Drake Tollenaar. For nearly three decades, Drake has redefined what it means to pursue elite endurance sports while balancing family, faith, career, and community. Born in Springfield, Oregon, and a graduate of Thurston High School, Drake's path eventually...

On this episode of Fit For Radio, we sit down with Lance Orton, a man whose life story is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn't discriminate—and that no one is beyond redemption. Lance grew up moving between California and Texas, navigating his parents' divorce and attending three different high schools before graduating from a Catholic prep school in 1993. He went on to earn a degr...

On this episode of Fit For Radio , we sit down with legendary cyclist, acclaimed author, and humanitarian Joe Kurmaskie — a man who has pedaled more than 250,000 miles across North America, Europe, and beyond, earning his nickname “The Metal Cowboy” through decades of unforgettable two-wheeled adventures. Joe is the bestselling author of 10 books , including Metal Cowboy , Riding Outside the Lines...

In this bonus episode of the Fit For Radio Podcast , Drew sits down with Jesus Romero for a wild conversation about the art of bartering, reading people, and navigating high-pressure situations when everyone is trying to make a deal. Jesus shares firsthand stories from his time hustling on the beaches, breaking down the psychology behind negotiation and how to spot when someone is working an angle...

On the Fit For Radio Podcast, Jesus Romero shares an incredible story of survival, resilience, and redemption. Born and raised in Mexico, Jesus went to work in Cabo San Lucas at just 13 years old, hustling the beaches and teaching himself English. His journey eventually took him to the United States, where gangs, addiction, and violence nearly cost him his life. After being deported to Tijuana and...

Fit For Radio is a podcast built around people who overcome the odds — and host Drew Tydeman has made a career out of pulling those stories out of others. But after everything that's happened to him lately, his old buddy Tac might argue it's time Drew took a seat on the other side of the mic. The two longtime friends sit down for a long-overdue catch-up episode, getting the audience up t...

James Yount’s story is one of rock bottom, resilience, and redemption. As a young man chasing independence and purpose, James instead found himself consumed by meth addiction and trapped in a cycle that nearly cost him everything. During his darkest days, he isolated himself for months at a time, battling depression, failed suicide attempts, and a lifestyle that pushed his weight past 350 pounds....

From blockbuster Hollywood success to rock bottom—and ultimately to redemption—this episode tells the powerful story of Mark W. Koch’s rise, fall, and rebirth. Mark climbed the ranks to become one of Hollywood’s most promising producers, landing massive success with the 1998 hit Lost In Space and building a career filled with momentum, influence, and opportunity. But behind the scenes, a growing d...

Ridge Deakman’s life changed in an instant. On this episode of the Fit For Radio podcast, Ridge shares the story of a devastating motorcycle crash with a produce truck that left him alone on a highway bridge, bleeding out and fighting to stay alive. That moment would cost him his leg—but it was only the beginning of a long, grueling road back. Through surgeries, setbacks, and the mental battle tha...