Zero Quit Podcast

Vinny Crispino is a former All-American D1 swimmer, corrective exercise specialist, and the founder of Pain Academy. Through his academy and content he helps people gain greater body awareness, alleviate chronic pain, and improve anatomical imbalances. In this episode, we discuss the rising levels of chronic pain and limited mobility within our society. Vinny shares his personal story rehabbing hi...

Regan Sikes is an ultra runner and hybrid athlete based in Colorado Springs, CO. While balancing strength and endurance, she recently ran her first 100-mile race this summer at the Run Rabbit Run 100. In this episode, Regan shares her journey from bodybuilding to CrossFit to ultra running. We discuss racing competitively vs recreationally, the impetus behind her running spirit, and what it takes t...

Dustin Riedesel is an author, recovered addict, leukemia survivor, a loving father, and husband. After recovering from cancer treatment, he began his running journey while concurrently working towards sobriety. Since then he’s ran three marathons, transformed his outlook on life, and recently published his latest book ‘Looks Like We're Running: An Amateur's Companion to Becoming a Marathon...

In today's solo episode, I discuss a practical perspective towards accomplish more progress not only in 2024 or in fitness, but within all areas of your life by prioritizing minor adjustments. For More: Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  | Code: COVINGTON  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Andrew Shelley is a videographer, editor, and owner of South Shell Creative. Despite being based in New York City, Andrew has traveled the country for a variety of brands including Ten Thousand. In this episode, Andrew shares what drew him into video work and the keys of storytelling through video. We discuss how sound design heightens the viewer experience, freelance work, varying editing styles,...

Austin Nicholas is a father, husband, outdoorsman, and content creator based in Castle Rock, Colorado. Through his content, he shares lessons of self-sufficiency, survival skills, general wellbeing and more. In this episode, Austin shares stories of his rebellious youth and the lessons he's learned from living in various countries. We discuss how the engaging with the wilderness grounds you to...

In today's solo episode, I discuss how to find your why and purpose in life through action. I reference the famous 'existence precedes essence' claim from french existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre and explain how that philosophical belief can be applied to your life. For More: Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Electr...

Pierce Showe is an ultra endurance athlete based out of Texas. Pierce is the youngest athlete to complete the Triple Crown of 200s: Tahoe 200, Bigfoot 200, and Moab 240. In this episode, Pierce shares his journey completing 3 200+ mile races in a span of about 4 months. We discuss the differences between 100-mile and 200-mile races and the value of sharing those experiences with others. Later, Pie...

Zachary Hanson is a machine learning expert, entrepreneur, and author of “Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness”. After a decade of working in the corporate world, Zachary exited a life of suburban comforts in pursuit of purpose and a connection to the wilderness. In this episode, Zach explains his journey into self-sufficiency, hunting, a...

Ty Morris is a real estate developer, athlete, and father of two. After finishing 4 years of D1 basketball at Boston College, he spent 3 seasons overseas playing professional basketball in Europe. Since then, he’s transitioned his leadership and teamwork skills into the world of commercial real estate development, wealth management, and more. In this episode, Ty and I discuss a wide variety of int...

In today's solo episode, I discuss our paradoxical pursuit to stand out and fit in. We strive for individuality in a cluttered, digital world, but we also find ourselves struggling to be authentic. I attempt to navigate the contradictions and potential solutions to this. Read the companion article here For More: Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Support The Podcas...

Hunter Leininger is a creator, ultra runner, mountaineer, and adventure racer. Hunter owns a variety of records including being the youngest finisher of The World's Toughest Race Eco-Challenge in Fiji, 7 Day Adventure Racing World Championship, and other adventure races. He holds the FKT on the Benton MacKaye Trail and is currently preparing to be the fastest to run across the state of Florida...

Jesse Coomer is a Human Performance Specialist, Breathworker, and renowned speaker. He trains athletes, CEOs, first responders, military, and everyday people seeking to optimize their performance, reduce their anxiety levels, and live a healthier life through his protocols and techniques. He is also the author of his latest book “The Language of Breath” which releases on Oct 31st In this episode,...

Elliott Castello is an athlete, coach, and father of two daughters. He earned his degree in Psychology from Ohio State in 2004. Over the past two decades he’s worked within various programs involving child development, disabled adults and children, and more. In this episode, Elliott shares how fitness and community turned his life around and provided a path towards a life of intention. We discusse...

In today's solo episode, I explain how personal growth occurs over gradations and the importance of adopting a 'Why Not Me' mindset as opposed to a 'I Could Never Do That'. For More: Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow Brock on  ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback  ⁠⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Ten Thousand⁠⁠  | Code: COVINGTON  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Flux Footwear ⁠⁠ | Code: Brock

Sam Schaefer is an athlete and coach at Schaefer Adaptive Methods. After dealing with intense chronic pain from CRPS for nearly a decade, Sam had his lower left leg amputated in 2020. Since then he’s worked to help other amputees build strength, advocates for those in the adaptive community, and pushes his body to the limits in a variety of fitness disciplines. In this episode, Sam shared his stor...

Joey Miuccio is an airline pilot, athlete, content creator based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. About 4 weeks ago he completed his most difficult feat to-date when he finished the Leadville 100 ultra marathon. In this episode, we walkthrough Joey's experience running the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon. We relive the highs, the lows, and the funny moments our crew shared during that weekend. Joey d...

Michael Chernow is a restaurateur, serial entrepreneur, and athlete based in New York City. Most recently he is the founder of Kreatures Of Habit, an instant and overnight gluten-free oatmeal with 30g of plant-based protein, vitamin D3, and omega fatty acids. In addition to managing various businesses, he’s also a husband and father of two. In this episode, Michael shares his sobriety story and ho...

In today's solo episode, I discuss how to audit yourself, analyze your habits, and discover your values. Additionally, I explain how to make adjustments to live accordance with your values and when to sacrifice your values. For More: Follow Brock on  ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow Brock on  ⁠YouTube⁠ Support The Podcast: ⁠ switchback  ⁠Electrolytes⁠⁠⁠   ⁠⁠ Ten Thousand⁠  | Code: COVINGTON  ⁠⁠ Flux Footwea...

Victoria Loving is a physical therapist, athlete, and running coach based in Austin, Texas. She works with athletes and patients within the clinical setting, but also works as a traveling Physical Therapist through her business Vagabond Running Physio & Fitness. In this episode, Victoria discusses common running injuries and how to avoid them. We talk about the benefits of strength training fo...

Don Tran is an athlete, entrepreneur, and veteran having served 12 years in the military as a water survival instructor and marine raider. He’s one of the co-founders of Deep End Fitness which offers underwater training, breath work, certifications, classes, and more. In this episode, Don shared the story behind Deep End Fitness as well as the mental and physical benefits of underwater training. W...

Gage Greer is an entrepreneur, digital nomad, writer, and creator of the Turtleneck Philosophy YouTube channel where he discusses existentialism concepts as well as other philosophical ideas. In this episode, Gage and I explain the origins of existentialism and how the emergence of nihilism led to a reevaluation of meaning. We discuss some of our favorite writers including Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, K...

Kelsi Sheren is a Canadian armed forces veteran, former artillery gunner, founder of Brass and Unity, and most recently, author of “Brass & Unity: One Woman's Journey Through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back”. In 2009, at 18 years old she served in Afghanistan alongside Canadian, American, and British armed forces. After experiencing severe PTSD, she later found Brass & Unity, a jewelr...

In today's solo episode, I discuss why we should reevaluate boredom and how we perceive solitude. I argue how distractions and pleasure-seeking has predominated our behavior along with the avoidance of solitary time. For More: Follow Brock on Instagram Follow Brock on YouTube Support The Podcast: ⁠⁠switchback Electrolytes⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ten Thousand ⁠⁠ | Code: COVINGTON ⁠⁠Flux Footwear⁠⁠  | Code: BROCK

Mike McKnight is a professional ultramarathon runner and running coach based in Northern Utah. He has won various 200-mile races including the 2023 Cocodona 250, he holds the FKT for the 500-mile Colorado Trail, and is a Triple Crown of 200s finisher — a triad of 200-mile ultra races. In this episode, we discussed how we overcome the odds and surged late to win the Cocodona 250 race. Mike also sha...