Like a Bigfoot

Happy 450th podcast of Like a Bigfoot!! In this episode we dive deep into Candice Burt’s adventures traversing the rugged landscapes of Colorado, her transition into the booming world of long-distance gravel biking, and how the culture of ultra-marathon racing continues to evolve. We also chat about the pure joy of exploring wild places and the mindset it takes to handle massive mileage! This was...

In this episode we reunites with the guys from our new adventure documentary, "The Journeying". Guests Matt Rackers, Phil Pinti, and Chris Cornejo sit down to share their behind-the-scenes reflections after spending four unforgettable days stand-up paddleboarding down the Cedar River in Iowa. Together, we dig into the high points, the misadventures, and the deeper life lessons that came from hauli...

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Dragge to officially introduce our brand new film project: "The Journeying"! We explore how storytelling helps us process life's greatest physical and mental challenges, the unique challenges of capturing a big river expedition on camera, and the transformational power of our week in Iowa!! The movie is available to stream right now on YouTube (on the Bote Bo...

This week on the podcast, we are catching up with our good friend James Adamson—a filmmaker, photographer, athlete, and passionate human. As the creative force behind Drop Media, James has traveled the globe capturing breathtaking, high-stakes footage of athletes and expeditions. But beyond his lens, he is a deeply thoughtful mountain biker, rookie rally car racer, coffee baron and father who thri...

In this episode, we welcome back world-record-setting adventurer and LGBTQ+ advocate Mikah Meyer!! Mikah dives deep into his award-winning short film, Canyon Chorus, sharing what a multi-day rafting trip down Utah's rivers can teach us about friendship, mentorship, and self-acceptance. Plus, he breaks down his run across Mississippi to promote the Outside Safe Space initiative. Tune in for an insp...

This week on Like a Bigfoot, we are catching up with filmmaker and long-time friend, Paul Scheuring! Paul is gearing up for an incredible and grueling new project: shooting an adventure documentary deep within the subterranean caves of Belize. We dive into the purpose of this project along with the unique logistical challenges, intense physical demands, and creative strategies required to film hig...

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This week we are sitting down with professor, cyclist, and one of my dearest friends Jake Reed! Jake is an associate professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education and has spent year studying sports science and teaching at the University of Northern Iowa. On this episode, he helps me understand healthy ways to approach a lifetime of being an athlete and teaches me what I should be doing as I purs...

This week we are chatting with ultra cyclist and bikepacker Gregg Dunham all about his new film documenting the EPIC Stagecoach 400 race in Southern California!! Gregg also talks about what inspired "Hidden in Plain Sight" his film about a bikepack trip he took with friends through the Santa Monica mountains and some of his life challenges that inspired that project. Right now you can support Greg...

This week we are once again chatting with adventurer, bikepacker, storyteller and filmmaker Ryan Van Duzer!! In this episode we dive into his worldwide bikepacking adventures and the process of capturing them to share on his excellent Youtube channel! Ryan is an incredible human being who has taken on some epic adventures with a sense of love, enthusiasm and curiosity!! I truly hope you enjoy this...

In this episode my endurance mentor and friend Thomas Mullins and his girlfriend/crew Micah Ferrell break down tips and strategies they used to get Thomas across the finish line at last year’s inaugural Arizona Monster 300. For this conversation I invited Jared McClain, a runner competing this year, and his partner/crew Cami Gage to pick Thomas’s and Micah’s brains about how to survive and thrive...

This week we are chatting with meteorologist, runner and host of the excellent "Weathering the Run" Podcast Andrew Buck Michael!!! Andrew is a meteorologist in Columbus, Ohio and in this episode he teaches me a lot about all sorts of weather systems. We also talk about what he has learned through hosting conversations about weather and running on his podcast. Truly hoping you all enjoy this episod...

This week, we welcome back Dyana Carmella for a deep dive into outdoor adventure and creativity. Dyana reflects on her adventure on the Colorado Trail and a grueling trek through the Grand Tetons, while sharing an exclusive look at her journey adapting her book, A Walk Thru Neverland, into a screenplay. We also explore the influence of the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, discussing how its t...

In this episode, Phil Pinti returns to and shares what he learned through a tough DNF at the Arizona Monster 300, the peace found on our paddleboard trip through Iowa, and how adventure can be found through urban running and tacos at the Taco Bell 50K!! As we start 2026 and look back on 2025 we must ask ourselves three questions: Why take on big scary goals even when faced with failure? What do we...

We are welcoming in the new year with Christine O'Hara Ryan's EPIC tale of finishing the hardest Moab 240 with only 15 minutes to spare!! Last October, Christine ran for five days through the most rain the deserts in Moab, Utah has had in 150 years. Through this journey she learned lessons about herself and about the drive she has to accomplish her dreams. Her stories are captivating and inspiring...

This is a REPLAY of one of my favorite episodes from the 9 years of doing this podcast! In this episode my two friends Travis Steffen and Brandon Swett hang out and we go through a varitey of categories to eventually determine which movie wins the award of "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Sports Movie". Over the years, I think I've listened to this nonsensical conversation more than any other episode of...

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"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..." Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!! Enjoy the episode!!

This week we are chatting with musician Jeff Cormack about how snowboarding and mountain sports led into a career as a musician!! Jeff is a music producer and songwriter who started creating music scores for ski/snowboard films. From there his path has led him to hit songs, music festivals, music projects like South of France and his own music licensing business Audihook.io In this episode we chat...

24 hours to hike and fly Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis! In this episode Adventure Filmmaker Henry George and Adventurer Jason Hardrath talk about the ups and downs of their adventure to hike and fly the UKs Three biggest Peaks in 24 hours. This one is awesome!!! Enjoy! THEIR FILM: https://youtu.be/b__aTBEhQ2k?si=TgNYYRQC386PrGt1 MORE FROM JASON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath...

Nick Steel just completed his goal of running 16 100 milers in 2025!!! In this episode we talk about that experience, the mindset he has developed along the way and what it was like to run 50Ks around the Mankato Water Tower for a week straight!! Nic Chiri (ultrarunner and race director) also hops on as cohost to share what it was like to watch Nick Steel run the Broken Anvil Ultras, a backyard ul...

This week on the Like a Bigfoot Podcast we are back with Hannah Otto to chat about her recent accomplishments as an elite pro mountain biker!! Hannah shares stories from her FKT on the White Rim Trail and her incredible film "Chasing the Triple Crown". Then we talk about her recent experience racing the World Championship XCM in Switzerland along the mindset she has worked on to compete at such a...