What's Your Why Podcast

Bethany is first and foremost a friend from grad school, but also a leader, a learner, and a mother.  I often hear the five people you spend the most time with are a culmination of who you are. And I don’t know if Bethany is one of the five people I see the most often, but I do know when I am around her, I feel like I wanna charge through a brick wall.     Enjoy this episode of the What’s Your Why...

In this podcast, I go through the reason and purpose behind Red River Ultrafest. As well as some FAQs that have continuously come through.  Listen, sign up, be a volunteer, either way, I hope you choose to be a part of the community.  Instagram: @ty_casey102

On this week's episode of the What’s Your Why Podcast we have John Peter (JP) @thestablecyclist on the show.     JP is a filmmaker, cyclist, and teacher. This episode dives into his life, the Maah Daah Hey film, and mental health. It was a great episode and I greatly appreciate JP coming on the show.  Find JP at the following links: Instagram: @thestablecyclist Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thest...

This week's episode is with Zach Bitter.  Zach Bitter is an extremely accomplished ultramarathon runner. His current 100-mile PR is an astonishing 11 hours and 17 minutes (6:48 pace/mile).  It was an awesome podcast to record and I hope you all love it as much as I did! If you want to follow Zach or learn more about him you can find his podcast, socials, and website at zachbitter.com. -------...

Nick Ybarra New episode out now of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” with Nick Ybarra (@nickybarra). He is the race director for the Maah Daah Hey 100 (@maahdaahhey100).  It was an awesome episode and I hope you all enjoy. If you want to see more about the Maah Daah Hey bike race, there is a showing of “Maah Daah Hey: Together” (@thestablecyclist) at the Fargo Theater Friday, February 7th.  Supported...

Check out the latest episode of the 'What's Your Why Podcast' with Tyler Dykema (@tylerdykema). He has some of the best vagabond stories you'll come across. So please check out the podcast and give it a share if you like it! Supported by: The Endurance Company -reach out for any leadership and development needs -reach out if you want to try a new endurance supplement Instagram:...

The 2024 Maah Daah Hey champ! (@jillyjamski) Fun times talking running with Jillian and how she became the Maah Daah Hey female champ of the 58-mile trail race.  You’ll also hear about her journey into ultras and how she balances that with her 60-80 work-life balance. Check it out at the link in my bio! Instagram: @ty_casey102

Back in business with Alexis Alm. @lex_leila An old friend from high school who has gone through the UND flight school and is currently a horse trainer, living the western ranch life in ND.  Check it out and give her a follow.  Instagram: @ty_casey102

Another great read that I wanted to share with you all by Heinrich Harrer A story of adventure, suffering, friendship, and a journey for the ages. Check out this brief 5 min podcast to hear my review of “Seven Years in Tibet” -Heinrich Harrer #7yearsintibet #bookreview #adventure Instagram: @ty_casey102

New episode out now is with Amie Northagen (@ameelia_north). She is an avid mountaineer and old friend from the Red Lobster days. She took the brave journey of leaving North Dakota and moving out to Seattle to live the mountain life. You’ll all enjoy this episode so check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Instagram: @ty_casey102

A man on a mission to be the best version of himself. (@jasonkhalipa)  Jason Khalipa is the 2008 CrossFit Games Champion, the owner of NC Fit, a BJJ student, a husband, and a Father.  Over the whole podcast, we hear about his drive to always be better at whatever he does.  This podcast will put some pep in your step, so listen and let me know what you think afterward.  Come back for more next week...

The Lost City of Z by David Grann. It's an adventure story for many ages. This tells the story of an English General paving the way for Amazonian exploration. The first of my book reviews on the podcast. It has taken me months and months to gain the courage to record this. I know it is not my best work but I hope you find one nugget of joy out of this episode. Enjoy and come back for more! 10...

Punchgut, or Matt Mastrud is this week's guest on the What's Your Why Podcast.  Punchgut is a local artist in Fargo making some of the most unique and hair-raising art I have ever seen.  Matt does different kinds of work from unique concert posters to art pieces for Drekker. We dive into his life and have many tangents in the podcast talking about longboarding, creative processes, BJJ, a...

New episode out now with Sadie Smith @50subsadie. She is the winner of the Fargo Marathon.  Sadie is a savage runner, consistently running Boston qualifying marathons almost every month. Sometimes more than once a month as well.  She is currently at 94 marathons and looking to keep the journey going find out more in the podcast!  Give her a follow here: @50subsadie Instagram: @ty_casey102

Good morning party people! This week's podcast guest is Mark Knutson with the Fargo Marathon. In today’s podcast, we talk through the origination of the marathon in Fargo, how he got into the role, and why he keeps doing what he is doing. Give it a listen! Ideally while running. Find Mark here:  https://gofarevents.com/  https://fargomarathon.com/  @fargo262 Stay tuned for more. Instagram: @t...

This week’s podcast is Jake Rastas @Jakerastas.  Jake is a former D1 football player, ultra-runner, vet school learner, and a man on a mission to push his limits. There is so much more to Jake, so please listen to the podcast, hear it yourself, and follow his pages to see where he goes in his journey.  He has an evident belief that the people that surround you can either influence you in a positiv...

This week's episode is with Mark Bjornstad of Drekker Brewing Company. Available at the link in my bio! In this episode, we hear about his upbringing in the FM area, his journey to becoming an anesthetist, and a bit about the origin of Drekker Brewing Company.  One of the best podcasts to date so I know you guys will love this episode as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Mark.  If you ha...

Episode 28 of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” is with @hjogreenwood. She is a family friend, runner, fitness trainer, and mother.  I had watched Heidi’s athletic endeavors from a distance from when my mom told us about them when she was playing volleyball and running for UND, we heard how she was crushing marathons in the early and mid-2010s.  I have wanted her to come on the show for a while now to...

Good morning “What’s Your Why Podcast” listeners! We have an awesome new episode out now with Peter Maguire.  Peter is an author, historian, BJJ Coach, shadow-banned truth-teller, renaissance man, surfer, and more. He was part of the reason I joined BJJ after reading a book he co-authored, “Breathe” (If you haven’t read it, it is a must). I first heard him on Jocko’s podcast and really enjoyed hea...

New Episode is out now with Scott Cramer (@ScottCramerslife). Scott is a friend from high school who has been making YouTube videos since 2008. He now runs a comedy channel on YouTube with over 750,000 subscribers! In this podcast, we have a little reminiscing on the old Oxbow and Kindred days. And then hear about how he went from making whacky videos with his brother to now making videos with 100...

This week’s guest on the “What’s Your Why Podcast” is Taylor Schatz. Taylor is a friend/training partner from Fargo BJJ and after drilling one day and hearing a bit about his martial arts background I knew I had to have him on. One of the nicest humans you will ever meet and was so great to have on the show. We hear all about his journey into martial arts, his story growing up, and a bit about his...

Good morning “What’s Your Why Listeners” we have another episode this week with Jacob Radke. In this episode, we discuss the restaurant life, his journey into the finance world, and why he does what he does today at Fjell. I learned a lot from the conversation and hope you do too! Jacob is actively creating content for his financial blog “Running the Tape”, the “Laminate Money” Podcast, and his ge...

If you have feet pay attention! This week’s “What’s Your Why Podcast” is with Joe Wright (@wrightfoot). Joe and I are friends from Kindred as he graduated a few years before me. We lost touch and recently connected at @startupbrewfargo and he agreed to come on the show! His socks have some of the best puns you have ever heard of. So definitely get yourself a pair here: https://www.wrightfoot.net/...

What’s up, listeners!  New episode of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” with Izzy Waite (@IzzyWaite). Give it a listen, link in my bio! In this episode, we talked through how her outside-the-box parents raised her to embrace weirdness and think outside the box, her mindset for being the best at what she is passionate about, and ultimately her starting her own graphic design company during the pandemic...

What’s up my homies?  New episode of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” with Keith Turner (@keith_truck_turner).  I appreciate you all for coming back week after week! Keith is my uncle and has a great “Why”. Trying to always make a difference in people’s lives for the better. We talked through him growing up in Cleveland with the mindset of doing whatever it takes to be in the NFL, making his way to t...