BeastNet Podcast

Today Pretty Mike talks with Jodi V after she completed her 7th Trifecta of this year at the Los Olivos Spartan last weekend.  Mike and Jodi talk through all the races and memories from 2019.  They even hit the way back button and talk about Jodi's first race and how the Mike and the Beasts OCR Community helped her through it.  Jodi goes into detail about her experience in Sacrament...

Today on BeastNet Brother Boggs talks with Brian Cays about the 2020 pro and ambassador teams.  Which include Pro Team: Tracy Elenzano Murillo,  Michael Lee,  Melisa Joyal,  Tasha Overmiller,  Taylor Overmiller and the Ambassador team of Audra Coggin, Mario Guiza, and Jonathan Butler.  Sorry Jonathan Boggs skipped over you on the list while talking with Brian.  Luckily Jonathan was just on the sho...

Have a listen while Adam B brings you up to date on all things Beasts OCR.   Music: Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix Runaways by MegaEnx | https://soundcloud.com/megaenx Music promoted by https://www.free-stoc...

Beasts OCR Monthly AMA Session with Adam B.  Have a listen, it keeps you up to date with Beasts OCR Goings on and updates to the Non Profit. Music used: Get Your Groove On by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal Bittersweet by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Wandering by Numall Fix | https://soundcloud.com/numall-fix Runaways by MegaEnx | h...

Today we have the Ask me Anything session hosted by Adam and Brian where they talk about things to come and answer your questions.  This is a monthly session so if you have any burning questions get on over to the Beasts OCR Facebook and tune in for next month. 

Today on BeastNet Charity and Ryan Fick host a round-table conversation with Pretty Mike, Hammer, and Brother Boggs about a new monthly special show.   BeastNet International airing on the 15th of the month starting in January. They discuss everything that lead up to the decision to bring in more hosts and add additional shows.  You'll hear allot about Tough Mudder, a story about Coach M...

This week Kyle talks with the Beasts Tech and challenge master. Brian May. Brian talks with Kyle about the upcoming Beast challenges, music, and his personal experience in running OCR. Brian has some fun stories about how not to run a race and great workout music advise.

Today Pretty Mike catches up with the OG, the guy who started it all, The Beast Master Andrew Hooper.   They talk about all things, starting with how the Beasts OCR began all the way through Drew stepping away to let the group grow into the Non Profit it is today.  Recently Drew has moved into motivational speaking and returned to the mud of OCR racing.  Make sure and listen to the...

Today Pretty Mike talks with Andrea Britten, fresh off the the course in Sacramento.  While there she ran both days and is getting the itch to do more and more OCR after her bother coaxed her into her first recently.  This episode talks a lot about the why.  Listen and find out her why.

This special episode is a companion to Candice Thornton Day's Written letter to Joe De Sena found here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/candice-thornton-day/rope-and-dagger/10157678874599547/ This is the second time this year Mike has had the honor of interviewing someone who had a near miss during a spartan race.  Earlier this year we spoke with Brandy Conlin after she head a heart attack dur...

This month we learn all about what makes Lorenzo Contreras tick, his joy  of the sport, and his gratitude for the Beast OCR team and racing  community. We will also discuss some workouts to help build your  strength for those heavy OCR carries. Last, check out the nutrition  section for tips to enjoy the holiday meals without overindulging or  feeling deprived.

Happy Thanksgiving from Beastnet!  We have a very special episode for you today. Pretty Mike sits down with the founder and CEO of More Heart than Scars Zack Paben. Zack recently returned from Saudi Arabia where he gave a talk about More Heart Than Scars and the Black Mountain academy . They talk about what got Zack into OCR and Tough Mudder, Spartan, Sean Corvelle and his part in naming the...

Today Hammer talks with Brianne Showman about being a physical trainer at Get Your Fix Physical Therapy, being an OCR trainer, and her podcast the Highly Functional podcast.  Listen and subscribe here: https://hardwodderone.com/category/highly-functional/  Brianne also has a Facebook group Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Athlete Health And Performance that you should join for tips and trick...

Today Hammer talks with Doug Arant from the Beasts OCR group. He recently traveled to Greece for the Spartan Trifecta weekend. They talk about the course, the food, and Greece. They go into depth about walking 15k steps everyday without the additional steps the course added to it and the craziness that was traffic in Athens. Doug talks about how Sparta embraced the entire event and how the parade...

Today Hammer talks with Lindsay Smith.  They talk about many things including her background in teaching, what got her into OCR, her first Spartan and the madness that ensued after she caught the race bug. She is a trainer at a Tough Mudder Bootcamp in Tough Mudder Bootcamp Sawyer Heights .   She is returning to racing after a hiatus to have her son.   Lindsay recently com...

Today Hammer talks with Jonathan Redmond.  You may know him as Spartan East Coast Lead Krypteia Jonny Red.  They talk about how he got into racing and going from couch coach to Spartan Krypteia.  Hammer and Jonny talk about parenthood and the joys of seeing your children go out and perform. They also talk about Hammer's first Tough Mudder and share some laughs. Find Jonny on Instagr...

11-11-19 Veterans Day USA Today Mike talks with Tina Johnson about her son's world record run for veteran suicide awareness.   This has the longest post attached for an episode I've ever written.  But please, scroll through the entire post.   We've never asked before, Please share this episode.   Help stop Soldier Suicide. Navy veteran Dustin Johnson started off the year w...

Today Pretty Mike catches up with Tatianna Pugmire after her completion of the Ultra Beast.  They talk about life, the curve balls that life contains, racing, helping her friend through the Ultra Beast and more.  Mike talks about his marathon and invites Tatianna to join him on the Tunnel Marathon.

On this special edition of BeastNet Pretty Mike, Hammer, and Brother Boggs all get on the line and discuss the show.   Stories about Spartan, Tough Mudder, Run A Muck with Pennies for Quarters, and more.  This is a fun episode that dives into the beginnings of BeastNet through that one time when Mike almost hung up the microphone. A Special thanks to Adam, Tatianna, and Ashley for our in...

This time Pretty Mike talks with Rob Barger of RedPath Performance Group.  They talk about Redpath's beginnings, what got Rob into racing, working at Spartan, completing Death Race while being Joe De Sena's assistant and more.  Mike and Rob also get into discussion about Go Ruck and competitive shooting.  This episode touches on so many things, you'll have to tune in to hear about i...

This month Kim Talks with Landy Bowers about her time with the beasts, running, racing, and friendships.  Be sure to tune in every month and get to know more Beasts OCR team members on this monthly special report.

Today Pretty Mike talks with Aaron Singleton from Mud Run Guide who resides in Alberta CA.  Aaron discusses what got him into racing, what races come to Alberta, and what races he wants to see.  Mike and Aaron go into detail about the mysterious X Warrior Hurt Locker he recently completed.  

Today Pretty Mike talks with Bonnie Wilson from Mud Run Guide. They talk about what got her into OCR and what got her started into Social media at Mud Run Guide. Bonnie and Mike talk about her other endeavors which include Seattle Marathon ambassador and her love for the OCR Community. Bonnie also tells a great story on why you need to get out and do a Rugged Maniac.

Today Pretty Mike talks with Miles Keller.  Miles is an OCR fanatic who also Co-hosts a podcast "Link Endurance" with Coach "Mo" Brossette and is an SGX (Spartan Group Exercise) Coach.  They talk all aspects of OCR.  Touching base on Savage Race, Spartan Race, Tough Mudder (and it's return to Dallas for the Toughest) and more.  Lot's of fun discussion with Miles "The Motivator"...

Today Hammer talks with Joe Forney who recently completed his  300th Spartan in only 6 years at the Seattle Beast.  Joe talks about  what got him into Spartan, his own personal transition in weight loss,  and the challenge from Joe De Sena that helped him to 300 Spartan Races  completed.  Joe and Kyle also discuss the "Tortoise" and how it relates  to the BeastNe...