Miles & Mountains

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,...

Nick interviews Chris Fisher. Chris is an ultra-endurance athlete who, in October 2021, completed 400,246 ft of vert. That's a combined uphill and downhill max vert in one month. In August 2022, he completed and currently holds the FKT for the WURL and Double WURL (Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup). He shares his life story, love for vert, and what got him through the one month of discomfort. Ch...

The Brew Crew interviewed on location the owner and the head brewer of Five Dollar Ranch Brewing Company, Josh Hulett. We highlight Josh's four IPAs, his Top Notch winter ale, "Cranky Old Man," and last but not least, the Walla Walla cheese curds they sell from Walla Walla Cheese Company. Five Dollar Ranch Brewing Company Instagram and Facebook: @fdrbeer http://fivedollarranchbeer.c...

Nick interviews Scott Sowle, the creator and madman behind Washington’s very own Vertical Running Series. He shares his love for vert and what got him into the challenging sport. He gives us a glimpse of his story and hopefully this helps him continue to share his journey of resilience. Scott Sowle Instagram: @vertrunningseries Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned a...

Nick interviews 3x Triple Crown finisher Ultra Endurance Athlete Phil Lowry. We highlight his running career and how he is one of the legendary runners of our time, and hardly anyone has heard of him. Phil gives the listeners a little "bonus." Phil Lowry Instagram: @philliplowry Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany....

Nick and Ben chop it up. It's been a long time coming since we did a chop-up episode. We give thanks during this episode on Thanksgiving weekend and talk about winter sports and future outings. Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operated Ember Shirt Co.  www.embershirtco.com For Gear: Miles, Mount...

Nick and Ben interview Ultra Endurance Athlete Matt Newton. We highlight his running career, how and why he got started, his love for his family and the outdoors. We also talk about running with his sidekick Brandon Lott. Matt Newton Instagram: @newtrunner100s Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com Veteran Owned and Operate...

Nick interviews professional Bullfighter Roy Jackson. He shares how it all started with bull riding as a kid to becoming one of the best traditional bullfighters in the nation. Catch him in Vegas for the NFR in December and the Challenge of Champions (CCT) Finals in Central Point, Oregon, January 6-7. Roy Jackson Instagram: @official_roy_jackson Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Compan...

The Brew Crew interviewed on location the head brewers of Bombing Range Brewing Company (BRBC), Ryan Young and Andrew Shultz (not the comedian). We highlight three staple beers, the changes in the recipes, how they compete with other beers in the Tri, and lastly, we boast about the food from BRBC and their eatery next door, the Dive. Bombing Range Brewing Company Instagram and Facebook: @bombingra...

Nick interviews the Founder/Executive Director of Rascal Rodeo, Ann-Erica Whitemarsh. She takes us on a journey on how it all started as a high school senior project and became a dream years later. Ann has influenced organizations like Rascal Rodeo across the US and helped make dreams come true. Ann-Erica help kids and parents communicate through their love of animals and activities. Ann-Erica is...

Nick and Ben interview Ultra Endurance Athlete Brandon Lott. We highlight his running career, how he got started, a personal story, and his love for running 200-plus miles. He talks about his day job, running with his sidekick Matt Newton, and how he manages his time to do everything in one day. Run, Work, and Family. Brandon Lott Instagram: @brandonlott Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coff...

Nick interviews 16-year-old Bull riding phenom, Lane Vaughan. He is "one of 5 teenagers" taking the sport by storm. Lane shares his story of how everything started and what he brings to the sport. He shows us age is just a number and that he is a young man amongst Men. Lane is competing this December at the Junior Finals in Las Vegas and the CCT Finals 2022 at the Expo, Central Point, Or...

Nick and Ben interview "Julie Reathaford's" husband, Jason. (Ultra-Runner, Western State Finisher, Race Director, and the best in the PNW to ever do it). He was a guest on the podcast before (Episode 44). We highlight this weeks Javelina race, or as he states, "party," being a race director and running Gary "Lazarus Lake" Cantrell races. Jason Reathaford Instagra...

Nick interviews professional Bull rider, Dalton Davis. He shares what got him in the sport and lets us know what it's like to be a bull rider these days. He gives us the inside scoop on the PBR Challenger Series, Challenge of Champions Tour (CCT), and soon-to-be-hitting the road on the PBR Velocity Tour. Dalton is competing in the CCT Finals 2022 at the Expo, Central Point, Oregon January 6 &...

Nick and Ben interview the funniest left handed, short guy Brad Trackman. We talk about his comic path and how he became the comedian he is today. Brad is a man who finds some of his best content for his acts on his daily runs. Check out his Coauthored book "Permanently Suspended." Brad Trackman Website: http://www.bradtrackman.com/dates Instagram: @bradtrackmancomedy Facebook: @brad.tra...

The Crew interviews Ultra Endurance Athlete Hector Rodriguez. We highlight his upcoming adventures, his time with Justin True, "the Wolfpack," and finally, get a sneak peek at his documentaries. He is a man of honor and gives everything his all in and out of the running community. Hector Rodriguez Instagram: @hrod619 https://linktr.ee/Hrod619 Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee...

Nick interviews comedian Adam Kessler. Kessler is known for his clean comedy, interacting with the audience, and giving back to retirement homes with laughter. He tells his story about what made him serve the community and what it brings to his life.   Catch Adam opening for Vicki in Richland, Washington: October 5 @ Bookwalter Winery October 6 @ Jokers Comedy Club Walla Walla, Washington October...

The Crew interviews pro trail runner Zachary Friedley. Zachary is an adaptive athlete who runs with the rest of the crowd. He is behind many causes: (ROMP) Range of Motion Project, "Cotopaxi Climb Team, and Climb with us, Fundraisers. Fundraisers help fund teams to Ecuador to climb two volcanoes with teams of amputees and non-amputees athletes. He's in the emotional Documentary "Bor...

The Crew interviewed "The Queen of Trailer Parks" and a top 10 finalist on Season 13 of America's Got Talent, Vicki Barbolak. Vicki is a comedian who does not hold back. She is currently on her Trailer Palooza Tour, and sharing details with the crew of what being on the road is like and making people laugh brings joy to her life. Vicki shares her humble beginnings to where she'...

The Crew interviewed “The American Badass” Joe Maynard. Joe is a Retired 20-year Army Helicopter Pilot and a survivalist who continues to give back to the community. He is the mastermind behind Primitive Grind, Forging with Veterans (Mobile Forging), and is considered the jack of all trades. What he does and continues to do is why he's in episode 100. Thank you so much, Joe, for your time.  ...

The Crew interviewed David Barber, a heart transplant recipient who shares his life story from following the doctor's orders to not following them. He takes us through his unbelievable journey to recovery. He talks about his love for Cincinnati sports, his longtime girlfriend, being the unofficial "Cincy Hype Man," and how important it is to be an organ donor. David Barber Instagram...

The Crew interviews professional Bullfighter Miles Barry. He shares what got him into the sport and how he stays in shape to fight bulls week in and week out. He is an avid outdoorsman on his off time and enjoys spending quality time with his family. Miles Barry Instagram: @miles1barry Thank you to our Sponsors:  Revolution Coffee Company  Veteran Owned and Operated www.revolutioncoffeecompany.com...