High Impact Man Podcast

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, the hosts engage with Sean Malone, known as Clickbait, who shares his transformative journey from the film industry to founding Crisis Response International (CRI). Clickbait recounts his experiences during 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, which ignited his passion for crisis response and humanitarian aid. He discusses the mission of CRI, the importance o...

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, the hosts engage in a deep conversation with Carmen San Diego, who shares his inspiring journey of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Carmen discusses his background, the importance of brotherhood in F3, and the mental and physical challenges he faced during the climb. He reflects on the lessons learned from the experience and emphasizes the significance of...

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, hosts Defib and Dial Up interview Hot Squat, a young thru-hiker who completed the Appalachian Trail. Hot Squat shares his journey into hiking, his experiences on the trail, and the lessons he learned about overcoming challenges and pursuing one's passions. He discusses his background in martial arts, his involvement with F3, and his plans for future...

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, hosts Nevin Gorky (DeFib) and Troy Klinger (Dial-Up) welcome guest Bryan Kersey (Tigger) to discuss his journey with F3, the impact of fitness and fellowship on personal growth, and his experiences as a basketball referee. Tigger shares his origin story, the importance of community in F3, and reflections on life purpose. The conversation also delves...

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion with their guest, Wonder Pickle, about his journey to becoming a high impact man. They explore the humorous origins of his unique name, his experiences with F3, and the importance of camaraderie in fitness. Wonder Pickle shares his struggles with faith, personal challenges, and the transformative moment when he...

Married for 20 years to my wife Angie. We have 2 daughters Avery and Vivian. We live on a small homestead in Northern California with a minor ark of farm animals (horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, pigs, and homing pigeons) and pets (5 dogs and a cat). Oldest of 8 siblings, grew up in the outskirts of Los Angeles County. PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Dissertation was on Crisis...

Today we get to hear a story from the Joshua Torbich, aka Beefcake. He is sharing his story, struggles and finally his overcoming his own drug addiction. He is now the CEO of a christian recovery house. https://crcirecovery.org/

Brad Boyd (AKA Tweety Bird), was born and raised in a rural mountain town in Colorado, where he met his wife and started a family at age 20. Not being mature enough for college, Brad got a job as a plumbing apprentice while his wife worked on a bachelor of nursing degree at a small community college. 10 years and 4 kids later, they decided it was time to take a big leap toward realizing a bigger p...

Josh is a church planter and the Lead Pastor of Living Hope Church ( https://livinghopechurchfl.org/ ) in North Sarasota, Florida. He has served and pastored in churches in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida over the past 12 years. He has an amazing life and ministry partner in his wife, Lacey. They have four beautiful kids (3 boys/1 girl).

This week’s guest is Joe DeSena. Founder and CEO of Spartan Race. Joe tells his story of growing up in New York, his embracing of endurance/adventure racing, how he started Spartan Races and the positive things people get from learning to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

Retired football coach Charlie Fisher joins us to discuss coaching and leadership. Coach Fisher has 39 YEARS COACHING EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING STOPS AT PENN STATE, NC STATE, VANDERBILT, TEMPLE, RICHMOND AND ARIZONA STATE ,EASTERN KY, and OLE MISS. HEAD COACH @ WEST GA & W. ILLINOIS Coached 4 QB’s that were drafted in NFL including being the Pass Game Coordinator for 2006 1st Round Draft Choice Ja...

In Fanny Packs bio he said that he was EH to F3 by his brother's salty. Took a couple times, but the last time he says quote unquote, it's Wednesday, June 10th, 2020. He says, these guys are great, Solid dudes. Me, just okay.

My F3 story is probably somewhat unique. No one person “EH’d” me. Somewhere, in the back of my brain I had heard about F3 probably near its start in Knoxville. During the pandemic, I decided to do P90X at home. I went through the 90 days and really enjoyed the workouts, how I was beginning to feel, and the new energy I had. However, around the 45 day mark I found myself muting Mr. Tony Horton duri...

This week Dial Up and I took the show on the road recording live from the 4th annual Keystone Convergence. You will hear from men some of you know such as the Nation’s Nantan Dark Helmet, the Nation’s General Red Baron as well as other men who participated. Most shared their “why” which was the theme of the weekend. It kicked off with a 2nd F event dinner Friday night followed by a 15 mile over ni...

Scott is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz in Business Marketing, where he also is a Hall of Fame two-sport athlete (Basketball and Golf) and recipient of the Heinz Ahlmeir leadership award. As a successful social entrepreneur, Scott originally used his business acumen and entrepreneurial drive in corporate America, specifically participating in start-ups in the tech indu...

My name is Sawyer Green. I am from Athens, GA. I am 37 years old. I have enjoyed running since elementary school along with basketball. I was raised in church and Christian school, but it was more legalistic than anything. That outlook and experience led me to being emotionally searching for more. Drugs and alcohol became the solution for me starting junior year of high school. In 2014 I went thro...

Join us as we talk with David Kelly, Bing from the Suncoast to his F3 mates, drops in to discuss planting shovel flags and the impact we can have.

Steve grew up in Brentwood, graduated from Brentwood High and earned his degree in Finance from Auburn University. After spending 20 years in the world of healthcare consulting, he decided to retire from corporate life and look for ways to give back to the community that he loves. In 2015, he started 4:13 Strong as a way to encourage and mentor young men in the Nashville community that are looking...

My name is Phelix Obuya (F3 Safari)though some pax call me "The Beast" because they think that I am a strong person. Born and raised in Kenya 48 years ago but still runs 21Km three times a week. Before I joined F3, I couldn't run even a half a mile but I thank God for joining this wonderful outdoor group and it is the reason I brought this idea to Kenya. The late Chaplain Steven Hubbard and I thou...

Jorge Rocca also known as Dreamboat in the gloom joins us to speak on his running experience. He comes from Cuba and is now concurring every state in the union in marathons. He ran 12 this past year along with a couple ultras.

Join us as we speak with F3 Cyborg. He shares his story of work at Flood Gate Medical, Family, and staying fit. He shares his paddle boarding experience of racing and traveling large distances.

Coach Brandt holds many different titles in our local track team. Join us as he talks about the success of his program, and the strengths it took to get to this position. Join us as we catch up with Jeff Brandt on his current life.

Corry Phillips also known as Tommy Boy comes onto the podcast. You may know him from the Stuff Worth Trying Podcast found here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcasts-from-f3-nation/id1218921251?i=1000656731538 He joins us as he commits to remove obstacles and stay cool while doing it!

Priorities Bio- I grew up in rural Minnesota before enlisting in the Navy after high school. I married my high school sweetheart a few years later and got commissioned as a Naval Officer after graduating from the University of Wisconsin. We have 3 kids (currently 14, 10 and 7) and moved a half dozen times back and forth across the country. In 2014, we took orders to Virginia where I met F3's Dream...

Tyler Hudson, Dreamliner, 33 (or Tyler Hudson, 33, Dreamliner according to where in the nation you are posting). He loves God, is a believer in Jesus Christ, and active in his church. He has been married to his amazing wife, Michelle (FiA Papyrus), for 8 (almost 9) years. They have two boys (Rover, 3 and Perseverance, 2). He has a shield lock with 5 HIM that meets after Thursday’s bootcamp. He sta...