Type 2 Fun Podcast

Today we talk to Christian about his experience getting and maintaining his pilots license. We talk about what it takes to acquire and manage a plane and what you can do financially to spread out the expense. Christian talks about all the different levels of licenses and the requirements that go into each one. This was a fascinating discussion that got very deep into what it takes to be a pilot an...

Today we have Jade on who spent 15 months bikepacking through Europe and Asia. Jade tells about this trip and the many challenges and cultures she got to experience along the way. We discuss how bikepacking has evolved in the last decade and the event she's competed in throughout the years. Tune in and get inspired on this episode of the Type 2 Fun podcast. Be sure to check out more of Jade&#3...

Inspired by may of the guests on this show and the support of my family I have completed my first marathon in 3 hours 53 minutes . Chris and I hopped on a podcast episode to reflect on the training process, race day and lessons learned from running this event as a father. After completing this event I have a new found respect for marathon runners and truly believe that anybody can do one if they t...

Welcome to the HQF podcast where tough times make good stories. On todays episode we talk to Allen a bickpacker from England who recently completed the Highland Trail 550 which is a 550 mile bike ride that explores the most rugged and remote terrain in the Scottish Highlands. Allen tells us how he got into bikepacking, the community he's built around it and the different races and adventures h...

Welcome to the high quality fun podcast where tough times make good stories. On todays episode Jesse Cody, shares his journey from struggling with mental health issues to finding solace and purpose through hiking the Appalachian trail. Despite the difficulties, he finds solace and healing in nature, forming deep connections with fellow hikers and finding purpose in developing a nonprofit called hi...

Welcome to the HQF podcast where tough times make good stories. On todays episode we talk to Iris Pessey a seasoned endurance athlete who grew up in the French Alps with her Twin brother. Growing up here allowed her to pick up, cross country skiing, from a young age which ultimately lead to lots of competition including the artic circle race which we discuss at length. Iris now spends her time coa...

Harvey Lewis, a well known Ultra Marathon Runner who fully embodies the Ultra lifestyle. Harvey has won the Badwater 135 (twice), and is the current world record holder for Backyard Ultras (450 miles/108 hours). In this short episode we had the chance to riff about some of these events and the fascinating world of ultra running along with his good friend and crew chief Judd who has been vital in H...

Today we talk to Stephanie who has raised her 3, soon to be 4, kids in nature through different hikes and travels. We quickly bond over our desire to get our kids outside and put our families in challenging situations early in their lives because we don't want to wait until the kids are much older. This mentality leads to a ton of struggles and stresses but has taught her kids how to explore a...

Today we talk to Puddin who has solo hiked over 8500 miles through the United States within 2 years. This impressive milage begun on a whim and acted as a method to find herself when she was so uncertain about the world and her surroundings. Who would have known that starting the Appalachian trail with almost no experience would lead to such an amazing adventure. We talked about how she made the d...

Today we talk to Kris who just recently completed the Iron Dog Pro Class. The Iron Dog is a 2500 mile snowmobile race in Alaska that took him and his teammate 5 days to complete. The Iron dog is considered the worlds longest and toughest snowmobile race in the world and after hearing about the hell these racers go through during this race I absolutely believe it. Riders are required to carry an ex...

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->Today we talk to Chapin who tells us about his 3 motorcycle trips through different parts of Central America. Each trip involved a new group of friends, a new country and new mishaps. Chapin is the one who inspired us to do a similar trip through Costa Rica that I still consider one of our most adventurous trips to date...

Today we talk to Stephen about mine and Chelsea's honeymoon trip to Santorini, Greece where we crammed in three full days of activities after some major jet lag. We did a sunrise hike, rented a side by side to tour the island and did a catamaran cruise. While honey moons are not meant to be high quality fun we found our selves in several hilarious situations that lead to some good stories. Wit...

Today we talk to John tells us about the community he's found within Ultra running and all the different people he's met while getting into this sport. We dive into the different races he's done and the insane events people run around the United States in all types of weather and terrain. John has dropped out of his fair share of events but loves chasing the next race and the extensive...

In today's episode we talk to Prakhar who tells us about a crippling back injury he had from a young age and how he overcame it despite doctors diagnostics. Prakhar goes into how this back pain dictated his college choice and set him on a educational journey to solve the issue for himself through extensive research and exercise. Today Prakhar is one of the most agile, strong and overall fit pe...

In today's episode we talk about how Taylor quit her job, purchased an RV and toured the United States for 4 months with her now ex boyfriend. bTaylor tells us about how they acquired the RV, the renovations they did to it and the shitty lessons they quickly learned while living on the road. The trip allowed her to leave her home town in Georgia and see more of the United States. Through the j...

Today we talk to Andy a seasoned adventurer with a passion for extreme endurance sports. Andy tells us about the time he competed in the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI). In this event participants can choose to hike, bike or ski either 350 or 1000 miles of distance. Andy, with his fat tire bike, got caught in -40 degree weather, and had to navigate through a treacherous snowstorm. Andy's res...

Today we talk to Nathan who helps run The Little Red Barn which is a mobile petting farm owned and operated by his grandmother. We talk about the farms origin story and how it has evolved into a cherished community endeavor. Nathan shares firsthand insights into the daily routines and responsibilities involved in farm life and get into some more challenging aspects, such as births, raising newborn...

Today we talk to Dylan, who has lived out of a van for 2 years now along side his girlfriend and 2 dogs. The couple made the decision to buy gutted van and build it out from scratch including plumbing, heating and power which includes a custom battery set up and solar panels. We get into the decision to make this leap, the improvements they’ve made over the years and, how they make it happen while...

From Navy to Nomad we talk to Skye about her life and passion for seeing the world and meeting people. After a forced vacation while serving in the Navy, Skye got her first taste of the world visiting Norway for 3 months. From this point on she was hooked. After the navy she played a heavy hand in convincing her company to let everyone work remotely many years before the pandemic which has allowed...

Evan always had a dream of road tripping across the United States on a Harley and decided to combine this dream with his passion for Bitcoin. Over the past few years, local meet ups have popped up across the U.S. creating local communities that lets people gather, talk and learn about Bitcoin. Evan used this as an opportunity to buy a bike, find some sponsors and ride over 11,000 miles to meet a b...

We talk to Patrick who tells us about a spontaneous trip to Yellow Stone. Patrick and a buddy drove 20 hours on a whim to visit this national park and quickly realized how unprepared they were while back country camping for the first time in yellow stone which is known for its dense population of buffalo grizzly bears and wolves. Throughout this trip they experienced several close encounters with...

We talk to Jarrett who served in the peace Corps for over 3 years in both Guatemala and Colombia. Jarrett tells us about his time serving in these povern villages and the work he did. I came into this episode completely blind and learned a ton about what the peace core is and left feeling incredibly fortunate that all my basic needs are covered. This episode was humbling, fun and ended with a tang...

Today we have Abdalla on to talk about Voluntourism and Medical Tourism. Abdalla has lived all around the world and continues to explore different countries. In one of his travels he volunteered at a lion sanctuary in South Africa. He tells us how he got to know these majestic creatures though rough housing and a few bites and scratches. We also talk about a epic shoulder injury he got surfing dow...

On this episode of the high quality fun pod cast we talk to Kaylee a 19 year old who has ran a total of 31 ultra marathons to date. We talk about how she got into running at such a young age and monumental events such as her first 100 and 200 miler races. We also discuss an event called the Badwater 135 which is a 135 mile race that starts in Death valley in July and has a total of 14,thousand 600...

Charlie, a downhill longboarder who spends his free time bombing the mountains throughout Europe at 70 mph. In this episode we talk about how the community surrounding longboarding has shaped his life and has given him an appreciation for the beauty of the world. Hear how Charlie has established life long friendships with people all over the world through this high velocity sport and how each year...