We Are Superman

This is what I feel is a really great Monday power play episode to rally you to have a terrific start to your week.  Once again, I’m having a conversation with friend of the WASP, Gary Stotler, motivational coach and speaker, and author of the book “Success is Spelled Action.”  Today we talk about perfection and imperfection, and how to prevent these feelings from getting you to commit to use just...

Honoring those tragically lost in the massacre at the King Soopers store in Boulder, Colorado. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit billstahl8.substack.com

This is the first of what we will be calling power plays.  We will still be having the long-form conversations as before, but these power plays will be short topics, slap shots to keep the hockey imagery going, to help energize the start of your week.  For the first few, I’ll be having conversations with an old friend who’s been on the WASP before, Gary Stotler, motivational coach and speaker, and...

Dakota Jones made his debut as a teenager, and he wasn’t just a feel-good finisher, he was winning races.  He has competed and won, or finished on the podium, in races as diverse as the Hardrock 100 in Silverton, CO, the Lake Sonoma 50 in California, and the Transvulcania Ultramarathon in the Canary Islands.  He began directing his own race, the Telluride Mountain Run, at age 22.  He is now at the...

Inspirational speaker Marc Mero is in the hive having an energetic talk with Bill about positivity and a lot more.  Marc is a former WWE world wrestling champion and amateur boxer who for the past 15 years has toured the world presenting before packed auditoriums speaking in a deeply personal and emotional way about his message of dreaming big, forming better relationships, and living a life fille...

Jason Romero won the 100-mile race in the American Heroes Run in Longmont, Colorado this past September in roughly 20½ hours.  Oh yes, and Jason is severely sight-impaired.  This was actually one of Jason’s lesser achievements.  Years ago, Jason found himself divorced, unemployed, and in a deep depression with a degenerative eye condition that has left him with limited light perception.  Feeling a...

Cole Chlouber truly grew up with the Leadville Race Series, so the race series couldn’t be in better hands as it heads into the 2021 races and beyond.  Cole and I have a spirited chat about the Leadville Trail 100 past and pandemic present, including the years of the Tarahumaras, David’s integral connection to the series, our own race experiences, the City of Leadville itself, co-founders Ken and...

A short, impromptu remembrance of David Clark, We Are Superman, on his 50th birthday, and a bit of what he means to this day to so many people who he touched.  RIP Sober Warrior.  Go Yanks!  Let's Go Rangers! Please contact Bill for more info about the We Are Superman Leadville Ten Warriors.  Bill is also requesting stories about how David impacted, changed, or saved your life to compile into...

Hannah Halvorsen, a 22-year old from Truckee, CA, had just earned her way onto the World Cup skiing circuit when she was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in downtown Anchorage in November, 2019.  She suffered serious injuries, including a broken tibia, her MCL and PCL were torn away from the bone, plus skull fractures and severe brain injuries that caused a temporary loss of vision, taste...

This inspirational episode is a very special simulcast with Ian Lawton's Workshed Podcast in Ireland!  Ian went through profound sadness following the passing of his 1 day old son Hank in 2011, which led to him exceeding 350 pounds.  Ian eventually found a support group, dropped to around 200 pounds, and began running, eventually completing ultramarathon distances.  Beginning on January 23, I...

Entrepreneur and best-selling author Frank Fiume and I talk about his motivational quest for purpose, which didn’t hit him until after he’d already begun his career in medical sales.  Frank saw an opportunity to transform men’s softball on Long Island, NY from a rag-tag amalgamation of disorganized leagues and created the largest sports organization on Long Island by simply giving players what the...

Julia Beckley completed 40 miles of the American Heroes Run in a wheelchair with her friend Peter Garza as her crew.  She has a rare genetic disorder called hypophosphatasia, which has caused her bones to soften to the point where any attempt to run will cause a stress fracture.  In fact, she has experienced 38 stress fractures.  Julia now competes in a wheelchair and aspires to complete a 100-mil...

Gary Stotler and host Bill Stahl reprise the Sober F*cking Christmas 2019 episode #102 with David where we talked about dealing with the holidays.  This time of course we added in dealing with 2020 as well as 2021 ahead.  Gary once weighed 400 pounds and had serious issues with alcohol and depression, but has transformed into an elite ultra endurance athlete.  Gary is a motivational coach and spea...

Ed Barnette had visited Buffalo Wild Wings in 48 states and was teetering on the outer edges of unhealthy living.  Introduced by his brother to David, he declared that he would never weigh that much again.  David replied, "I believe you."  That faith has led Ed to drop a substantial amount of weight, become a plant-based powerhouse who has finished the Leadville Heavy Half, and be a key...

In the Hive, David's good friends Nico Brooks, Chad Prichard, and host Bill Stahl share memories, laughs, and tears as we talk about the wisdom of, and stories about David Clark. Reach Bill at: silly_billy@msn.com , Facebook, Instagram @stahlor or @coach_stahl You can find both Nico and Chad on Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

The WASP returns!  Host Bill Stahl re-boots David Clark's podcast for listeners who want to be inspired by stories of people transforming their lives and accomplishing audacious goals as we honor David's legacies of love, happiness, and positivity! #wearesupermanpodcast #wearesuperman Reach Bill at: silly_billy@msn.com , Facebook, Instagram @stahlor or @coach_stahl This is a public episo...

In The Hive this week is UltraMarathon Man, Dean Karnazes. David and Karno talk about staying active, living a fear free live and how running is art. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.comDean Karnazes Instagram @ultramarathon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

In The Hive this week is National Trail-Running Champion, Simone Brick to discuss how Australia is handling the COVID-19 Pandemic and what you can do to maintain your mental health during this tough time. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.comSimone Brick Instagram @theflyingbrick_ https://linktr.ee/simonebrick This is a public epi...

In The Hive with David this week are Emergency Room doctors, Vas and Khoshal to talk about the COVID-19 Pandemic. The boys talk about China, what's really happening in America's Emergency Rooms, how COVID-19 can be treated and what are the myths and realities of the virus. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.comLinks from...

In The Hive this week is inspirational ultrarunner Gary Stotler who went from 400 lbs to multiple Leadville 100 finisher. Together Gary, David and Bill Stahl talk about the meaning of Christmas, why people get depressed around the holidays and how we can be more happy. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.com This is a public episode...

In The Hive this week is Dr. Vas from Rocky Mountain Regenerative Medicine and also elite endurance coach Jason Koop. Stems cell therapy, sports medicine science, injury treatment and nutrition, all on the table in this fun and informative chat. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.comDr Vaswww.rmrm.comKoophttps: //trainright.com/coa...

In The Hive this week is BJJ World Champ, Former UFC fighter and bestselling author, Elliott Marshall. David and Elliot talks about the snowflake mentality, picking yourself up from rock bottom and the state of the union. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.comElloit: www.elliotmarshall.com This is a public episode. If you would lik...

In The Hive this week is Dr. Matthew Nagra to shed some light on the science behind the plant based diet and to show how the movie Game Changers got it all correct. If you saw the Rogan/ Kresser podcast debunking the Game Changers film, you do not want to miss the flip side to the argument. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.comDr...

In The Hive this week elite ultra-runner Don Reichelt and Bill Stahl join David for a fun and raucous conversation about Badwater, Spartathlon, the history of the marathon and other stupid stuff to keep you company on your long ride, run or drive. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.com This is a public episode. If you would like to...

In The Hive this week Jason Koop and Bill Stahl join David for a fun and raucous conversation. The three coaches talk sports performance, the criticism of The new Game Changers Movie, Nike’s 2 Hour marathon and Transgender in sports. Follow David hereTwitter / Instagram @WeAreSuperman https://www.wearesuperman.com David@wearesuperman.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...