UNRATIONED

Evan, Danny, and Joshua open with wild moments from the week, then dig into Boyd Vardy's book Lion Tracker's Guide to Life and what it means to follow first tracks in your own life. The conversation centers on consequence, risk, and how a life stripped of real danger dulls the senses, drawing connections between tracking lions on the Serengeti and finding the wild in everyday existence. Th...

Shaun Bemis grew up in suburban Indianapolis, left college after September 11th to serve twenty years in the Navy, and spent the back half of his career running intelligence operations with the SEAL teams. After retiring, he discovered ultra running and has since competed in races across the globe, including a 75km race on Mount Kilimanjaro where he trained for altitude by sweating through Miami s...

Tony is running a Backyard Ultramarathon this weekend. Same 4.15-mile loop, every hour, until one person is left standing. Evan, Joshua, Pat, and Danny gather to talk through the preparation, the strategy, and the psychology of not quitting when your mind starts negotiating. And somewhere in that conversation, the lessons from endurance and the lessons from being a husband and father turn out to b...

Episode 37 — What's Your Rice? In Jiro Dreams of Sushi , apprentices spend years learning one thing: how to cook rice. This episode is about finding your rice — the one skill worth doing exceptionally well, every day, for years — and why that matters more than chasing the next shiny thing. Danny and Josh get into what consistency actually looks like at work, at home, and at play, what they&#39...

Evan, Joshua, and newest team member Danny Kirk reflect on a recent rim-to-rim-to-rim traverse of the Grand Canyon — and the conversations that came out of it. They dig into why we seek out hard, uncomfortable experiences, what happens to a person when there's no easy way out, and how shared suffering has a way of cutting through everything that usually divides us. Danny shares his unconventional...

In this episode Evan , Joshua, and Tony pick up where they left off — exploring the spiritual dimension of growth and what it means to acknowledge that something beyond us shapes our work, relationships, and lives. They share personal stories of faith, doubt, and discovery, from sobriety and psychedelics to raising kids and revisiting childhood traditions, and wrestle with questions of control, be...

In this episode of The Unrationed Podcast, Evan, Joshua, and Tony explore why crossing thresholds at home often feels harder than running a race or tackling a physical challenge. They unpack the complexity of growth in relationships, parenting, and personal habits — where progress isn’t marked by a finish line but by showing up, day after day. From preparing for life’s “unknown thresholds” to buil...

In this episode of The Unrationed Podcast , Evan, Joshua, and Tony talk about the people you spend your time with—how they shape your habits, your mindset, and your life. They unpack what it means to surround yourself with men who push you to grow, take action, and pursue extraordinary at home, at work, and at play. A conversation about signals, accountability, and the kind of brotherhood that acc...

In this episode of The Unrationed Podcast , hosts Evan, Joshua, and Tony explore the idea that comfort is expensive, not just financially, but spiritually, relationally, and generationally. They discuss how modern life makes it easy to avoid discomfort and how that avoidance quietly costs us growth, meaning, and strength. Drawing from King, Warrior, Magician, Lover and personal stories, the conver...

After two years away, The Unrationed Podcast returns with Evan , Joshua Aranda, and Tony. In this episode, “Thresholds: The First Step Over,” they explore moments of transition — from fatherhood to business to personal growth — and what it means to step from comfort into the unknown. A conversation about awareness, courage, and the practice of crossing life’s thresholds with intention.

Tony, Evan, and Josh recap Ring the Springs along with three other men who joined them in their challenge. Our new site is up! Join your tribe at Unrationed.com .

Evan, Tony, and Josh talk about status quo and how risk plays a key role in driving growth and self-development. If any of today's discussion resonated with you, we would love to invite you to take part in Wild32 , our monthly 28-day challenge within a supportive community -- with goals of becoming better versions of ourselves. Find your tribe today at wildsandthewoods.com

Evan, Tony, and Josh catch up after the first week of Ring the Springs and dive into deeper concepts of exposure, pain, and what it means to have tough hands. Step into the wild at wildsandthewoods.com.

Tony's sister, Christie, joins the boys in breaking down The Compass Playbook , a clever tool for understanding what exactly makes up Wilds and using it to clarify key organizational aspects. Click here to download Mission Matters Group's The Compass Playbook . Ready to run your hardest race? Join Evan, Tony, and Josh at wildsandthewoods.com .

Evan, Tony, and Josh spend time deciphering recent dreams and the wild moments they experienced there. Step into the wild at wildsandthewoods.com .

In this Season Two premiere , Evan, Josh, and Tony discuss spiritual and emotional growth through harrowing challenges - specifically long-distance running and how they're preparing for the longest runs of their lives. Want to get involved? Step into the wild at wildsandthewoods.com .

Tony and Evan discuss the future of Wild32 and what constitutes a podcast episode. Step into the wild at wildsandthewoods.com .

Team Beard or Team Moustache? The guys catch up on the results of their teams' Wild32 performances -- and someone has to keep their promise and shave. Step into the wild at wildsandthewoods.com .

Evan, Tony, and guest Louis Colombo debate the concept of detachment and venturing out into the wild as it pertains to Western society, ideology, and masculinity. Venture into the wild at wildsandthewoods.com .

Evan, Tony, and Josh catch up for the first time since the holidays and share thoughts on healthy competition and how it applies to their new Wild32 teams. Team Moustache or Team Beard? Sign up today at: wildsandthewoods.com/wild32

Evan, Tony, and Josh talk about their morning routines (or lack thereof), how they shape their days, and actively getting their children involved from an early age. Sign up for Wild32 at wildsandthewoods.com .

Evan and Tony congratulate Josh and his wife on the birth of their new baby girl. What's your wild moment for the week? Sign up for our email list at wildsandthewoods.com .

Evan, Tony, and Josh discuss feelings of resistance during their third round of Wild32 and how it affects them physically,  emotionally, and spiritually. We have some new things coming soon! Be sure to sign up for our newsletter at: wildsandthewoods.com Ready lean into resistance? Sign up for Wild32 at: wildsandthewoods.com/wild32

Evan, Tony, and Josh reflect on the concept of "finishing strong" and what comes to mind for each of them when they hear this phrase. Sign up for Wild32 at wildsandthewoods.com

Josh opens up to Tony and Evan about the lessons he and his wife have learned while navigating their respective business ventures. Enter the wild at www.wildsandthewoods.com