Adventure Deficit

Drew interviews Jared Behrens for the tribute story of a lifetime - running ultras with Grandpa Burns.

In part two, Ted recounts his experience from situation he and his family won't forget. It was late summer. He was training, per usual and working through a few nagging issues. While resting at home with his family - Ted suffered a full on cardiac arrest. Listen in and prepare to be inspired.

Ted Kushion grew up in Northern Michigan hiking, hunting, and. mountain biking at every opportunity. By his late teens, Ted began racing events like #Icemancometh, and over time developing the skills and endurance to take on larger, more difficult challenges. In this particular instance, we talk through his attempt at the harrowing Leadville 100. This is Part One.

Weatherby's Luke Thorkildsen recounts his early days of running his neighborhood's motorcycling scene, maturing on the soccer field, and how those skills transfer into his current leadership role at Weatherby. It's a big job - so how does Luke "Take his Medicine?"...By developing men from within a unique space of calculated risk. It's a space the majority may not know, but offers an unparalleled r...

Jay Fettig recounts a visit from his dad during a time of aimless wandering. It was early summer in a season of rebellion, circa cargo-shorts and bucket-hats. The backdrop is the famous and always beautiful Yosemite Valley. The true beauty however, is in the love of his father. Grab some tissue, this one will pull tears! #AdventureDeficit #TakeYourMedicine!

If you know Adventure Motorcycling, you've likely come across the name Bill Dragoo. Bill's an adventure journalist who specializes in riding big bikes off-road, and instructing others in how to do the same. He recounts a life-lesson from leading a group through the Bolivian jungle. Inky darkness, a wooden bridge, and a harrowing fall. It's sure to capture your attention and inspire more. When it c...

Professional mountain bike racer Rose Grant entered the pro scene later than most. In 2012 then 28 yr old Grant, pressed hard - charging technical trail while also blazing new tracks into a sport predominately represented by men. That same year, she and her husband learned of their pending family addition! Rose visits with Drew to discuss her early years in NW Montana, college at seventeen, meetin...

So the saying goes..."There are old climbers, and there are bold climbers, but there are no old bold climbers". Enter Kevin Cusack, whose reputation for adventure sports flies well under the radar. As a seasoned athlete and adventurer, Kev keeps company with many of the big names on the outdoor scene, sharing personal history with the likes of the late Scott Fischer. He bags big peaks, and his lat...

Alaskan big-game guide Mark Rowenhorst, his assistant, and their out-of-state client get caught in a string of unfortunate mishaps deep in the backcountry. Listen as Mark recounts the incredible details of this journey that would test the mettle of any cut-from-leather, DIY outdoors person. A tale that begins with camp-ransacking Grizzly's and oh-so-close encounters includes a harrowing, life-thre...

A story about a powerful bonding moment between a father and son. A young boy opens up to his father about his worries with starting a new school while on a spontaneous Lake Michigan camping trip. Tune in to hear more about the power of nature and God's word when we are experiencing anxieties and fears in the world.

Drew interviews William Wright on a his SUP adventure gone bust. Now, his group eagerly awaits the journey of a lifetime, a 45-day paddle board saga on beautiful Lake Michigan and its tributaries. They're filming a documentary to bring awareness to Line Five, an aged pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. Lake Michigan is one of our greatest lakes, and arguably among our nation's greatest resources....

Adventure Motorcyclist JJ Lewis recounts a multi-day guided tour through Copper Canyon, Mexico in February, 2020. A gifted storyteller, JJ invites us into the exciting and emotional details of his life-changing experience including river crossings, sideways sleet and peanut-butter slick mud. The life-lesson is sure to inspire. For all you influencers out there, this one takes twist, (and turn) fro...

It was a cold April day which started just like any other. Jon woke up before dawn, worked out, and clocked into his third twelve-hour shift of the week with his team. At the onset of breakfast, routine police radio chatter quickly turned into fast pace - there was a murder, coupled with an active hostage situation. For Jon and his partner Joe, it was what they'd been training for all along and th...

Drew interviews Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan-Out-of-Doors T.V. It's a lifetime of fantastic outdoor adventures; a mid-mountain steamrolling by elk, a bear hunt gone awry, and then we shift to coping with the loss of his wife. Jimmy's rough time teaches us much, especially in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Tune in, turn it up and embrace the hope.

Drew and Cody focus on what's happened since their Aug '17 ep. The life-lesson then was "Don't ever give up, you don't know what's going to happen". Does it still apply? Tune in and find out!

MI Backcountry Hunters & Anglers board member Landon DeKeyser recalls a fun filled adventure on the Kalamazoo river with his high school pals. It's one filled with great memories, a few poor decisions, and a great life lesson. Let's just say, we're glad no one got held up!

Sidney Smith, husband, father and triathlete shares his brave battle against a form of Muscular Dystrophy and losing his lower legs to amputation. His is a story of hope and inspiration. He's got big goals, and you can't wait to hear about them!

FirstLite's Tag Spenst tells of growing up in Summit County, Ski Racing with CU Buffs, and then spills all the details from the hunt of a lifetime.

Ken Pierpont - Pastor, Author, and Storyteller, shares all the details from a backpacking trip gone awry. Michigan's North Manitou Island is a beautiful place to get away. Ken and his boys eagerly anticipated fully appreciating their "boys trip" for almost a decade. It quickly turned into a battle with gout for Ken, and an exercise in cooperation & ingenuity for the boys. This one might be a tear...

Wired To Hunt founder Mark Kenyon details a camping trip with his pregnant wife Kylee in the Shoshone National Forest. Advised by their doctor to remain at lower altitudes, Mark proposed an exception one night - opting to camp amidst breathtaking views of the Brooks' Lakes area. It's one he regrets, but a life lesson was learned. Drew and Mark talk growing up in West Michigan, their joint passion...

Steven's Inc. President, Allen Crater - gives the AD community a couple of absolute GEMS from his quiver of prior expeditions. We cover the old college crew, riding cross-country 3-deep in a standard cab pickup. We catch up with them on the Continental Divide Trail atop their backpacks, careening over a glacier towards an exposed boulder field below. Life lessons were learned! Allen and Drew talk...

What do Murder, a spiritual quest, bi-polar, and kidnapping have in common? They're all part of one man's incredible story. Where's he go for healing? The river. Listen to James Sampsel of Humble Heron Flyfishing, as he shares his incredible story. It takes courage to share the vulnerable details, and we applaud James for wearing his on his sleeve. Settle in, it's a wild ride!

Drew interviews Jeff Troutman, host of the Remote No Pressure Podcast. Topics covered include growing up in East Texas, a car wreck that left him in a wheelchair through middle school, mental health & the benefits of therapy, add/adhd, and of course - a fishing adventure with a life-lesson.

Alone contestant Dave McIntyre tells of his upbringing, faith in God, personal collapse, and the full restoration which took place during his 66 days on Vancouver Island.

Climber Tony Kelly shares his life story and his brush with a near catastrophic fall, including the lesson of adhering to vital safety habits, which saved him from a serious fall while climbing Red River Gorge.