Miles & Mountains

John Kelly, Ultra Endurance Athlete, 2X Barkley Finisher (One of only 17 people to finish), and Spine Race winner, takes us through his remarkable adventures, feats, and how dialed in he is as a runner. Instagram: @randomforestrunner https://instagram.com/randomforestrunner?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecomp...

Meet Williamstown, New York, native Bull Rider Hank "The Yank" Kellogg, Marine Corps. Veteran. He shares his status of being an "Amateur" Bull Rider and what it takes to stay in the game. Amateur rider or not, his accomplishments in the dirt speak for themselves 1x PAFRA (Professional World Finals Rodeo) Top 5 Bull Rider, 2x PAFRA World Finals Top 10 Bull Rider, 1x MRCA (Milita...

Meet Legendary Ultra Endurance Runner, Race Director, and "Workhorse" Jess Mullen. Jess shares her story of how she has completed 178+ ultras and signed up for nine more races this year. Her goal is to run 100; 100 milers. She is sitting on 75; 100 milers. We change it up a bit and discuss more of a coaching perspective and how she stays mentally, emotionally, and physically fit to compl...

Meet Hermiston, Oregon’s 2021 ICA (Idaho Cowboy Association) Bull Fighter of the Year, James Hankinson III. James takes us down a road of redemption with his story of becoming a bullfighter and how he plans to compete with and for the best in the business. Instagram: @hankinsonjames https://instagram.com/hankinsonjames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= @olhank90 https://instagram.com/olhank90?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y...

Meet J.R. Smith of the Veterans Ranch. J.R. takes us through his Nonprofit 501 (c)3 established in 2017 due to what people know of the "22 a day" saying. The Veterans Ranch's mission is to assist Veterans and their families through Equine Therapy, a range of treatments that involve activities with horses to promote human physical and mental health. We assist these great Americans an...

Meet 5th Generation Saddle Bronc Rider, Jace Angus. Jace shares his story of how it all started in the family, turning pro in 2012, Qualifying for the First Frontier Circuit Finals Rodeo in 2015, and being the first Frontier Circuit year-end champion and average winner in Saddle Bronc Riding. Jace joined the Army at 28, dominating the Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association (PAFRA) and Militar...

Meet Bull Rider, Content Creator, Starched Jean wearer and believer, and Clothing-line Entrepreneur, The Wyatt Riddle. Wyatt shares his story of how it all started and making the career move from Ohio to Oklahoma for a better opportunity. Wyatt is professional, funny, and one of the busiest in the business.  Wyatt Riddle Instagram: @thewyattriddle Snapchat: thewyattriddle TikTok: thewyattriddle Cl...

Meet the Family man and former PBR Bullfighter Wolfgang Troxel. Wolfgang is a full-time father, avid bowhunter, and the vice president of the Southern Oregon Junior Rodeo Association. He shares his story of how the rodeo life started at two years old to being a family man and paying it forward by helping the young Junior Rodeo athletes get started and established to compete in the next level. Inst...

James L. sits down with Nick to discuss life as a pro mountain runner for Ultimate Direction. He shares how he started, turning pro specializing in shorter distances, all while working a full-time day job and tackling Fastest Known Times (FKTs). Instagram: @jameslauriello https://instagram.com/jameslauriello?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company Veteran Owned an...

Nick discovers a small winery from the Tri-Cities, WA., LAVN. Winemaker John “LAVN” Lavender sits down and talks about how he started brewing beer to making wine and what he plans to keep up with when he graduates from Washington State University WSU in Engineering. We chop it over a bottle of his delicious LAVN Wine 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon of Phinny Hill.  Follow John Lavender  Instagram: @lavisc...

Nick interviews Travis Soares. Travis is part of what Hardrath calls the "Rad Rag-Tag Bunch." He is no stranger to the FKT world. He has a laundry list of FKTs under his belt and it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Travis holds the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for The SPS (Sierra Peak Section) List (247 Peaks in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range). He completed the 247 moun...

Nick interviews 17-year-old Bull Rider, Kade Madsen. Kade is the 2021 and 2022 Challenge of Champion (CCT) Average Champion and 2022 Year End Standings Champion Bull Rider. Kade shares his story of how it all started riding bareback and then moving to bull riding with the help of his family. He talks about his family members who are in the sport and halting his day job to serve a two-year mission....

Nick interviews Dan, the Man Fielder. Dan's goal was to set the record straight for the podcast's most lengthy episode, and he did just that. Dan shares his life with us and does not shy away from making conversations with strangers. Listen for yourself. Dan is full of life, memes, and knows a lot of people in the ultra world. Shout out to John Lavender of LAVN Wine for his tasty 2018 Ca...

DeWayne, Leah, and Nick travel to Cle Elum, Washington., to experience Gabe Gorton’s Soil to Saison award-winning brew. The Crew talks on location at the Taneum Creek Brewing headquarters about what got him in the game, what keeps him in the game, his love for Kviek (Norwegian word for Yeast), and how he plans to change the brewing world one beer at a time. You don't want to miss this episode...

Speedster Jason Heineman sits down with Nick to talk new race in Tri-Cities, Run the River Marathon & Relay. He talks about why the new race, the different variations of running the race, and what got him into race directing. Run the River Marathon & Relay website: https://sites.google.com/view/runtheriver/home/?authuser=0&fbclid=PAAaYYDVPg34gHzDYtP8Wvc9crtRpZgUM2xIzXe6bTPBRQ-JTK0WqY7E...

Nick interviews 15-year-old PNW Bull Rider, Wyatt Davis. Wyatt shares his story of how it all started with mutton bustin’ at the age of three and how he got back to riding at five years old and never looked back. Wyatt is the 3X Challenge of Champions Tour (CCT) Junior Champion. He is the first Junior to three-peat, 20’, 21’, 22’. You have to watch the kid ride. He rides like the big boys. Wyatt w...

Lisa Skavdahl sits down with Nick and Leah to discuss life as a Mom and how to balance family life as an Elite Ultrarunner and triathlete. We brush on injuries and upcoming adventures. Instagram: @born_to_run_free_ https://instagram.com/born_to_run_free_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to...

Nick and Ben interview the Washington State Beer Fairy, Christopher Poll. We chop it up and not give a ****. He shares his foodie, beer, miles, and life of the party wisdom. Chris is a down to earth guy with a big heart. He will give you the shirt off his back, along with a complimentary beer.  Christopher Poll Instagram: @christopholofigus Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Ve...

DeWayne, Leah, and Nick discover in their backyard of Richland, Washington., Chainsaw Brewing. The Crew interview award-winning home brewer Robbie Narquis and talk about what got him in the game and how he’s changing it each brew at a time. From using a 100+ lbs pumpkin to using a pine tree to help infuse the flavors of beers. It's a must-stop when in the Tri! Robby Narquis Instagram: @chains...

Nick interviews 17-year-old PNW Bull Rider, Tanner Griffith. Tanner shares his story of how everything started and what he brings to the sport. Tanner's resume speaks for itself at his age. He was the 2019 Challenge of Champions Tour (CCT), Champion Junior Bull Rider; 2021 Average Champion Junior Bull Rider; and 2nd Junior Overall in 2022.   Tanner Griffith Instagram: @tanner_griffith90 Thank...

Nick interviews Carl Stanfield, a Calendar Year Triple Crown (CYTC+) finisher. The CYTC consists of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide. Before hitting the big three, he started the year with the Florida Trail and Mountain to Sea Trail in North Carolina. Nick takes a different angle from Carl in this interview to get the information of a thru-hiker and how one pe...

Nick and Ben chop it up. This time we talk about the races the new year brings us. Ben and Nick talk about their three races of the year and mountains. Nick plans to conquer Badger Mountain Challenge 100 miler and mountain ranges in and around the Cascades. Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Shoutout to: Revolution Coff...

Dana Easterly finally sits with Nick to discuss her 2022 sabbatical travels and adventures. Dana was supposed to be with the ladies on Episode 97: "Girl's Day," but was busy conquering the Timberline trail with one of many crewmates. She shares the life of a trail runner in the PNW who enjoys exploring mountains no matter what's in the way. Instagram: https://instagram.com/dist...

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Meet Scott Jenkins, a Welsh ultra-endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He takes us through his phenomenal career (running 75 marathons in 75 days from Boston to Austin, his run across Iceland in 5 days, and being part of a team who cycled from Seattle, WA., to Jacksonville, Florida). The list goes on. Scott holds records and is the first Welsh runner to finish the MOAB 240,...