What's Your Why Podcast

What’s up party people! This week’s episode is with Ryan Bressner. Ryan is a long-time friend and my original mentor in the CrossFit space. Since he worked as the gym manager at CrossFit 701 Ryan has worked in many different business realms, from high-end gyms to big businesses helping businesses succeed.  We talked a lot about how individuals find flow specifically how he has found it and how it...

What’s up yah wild animals? Brand new episode of the what’s your why podcast with Javier Sanchez! @rafikis_travels! Javier is my OG climbing partner and one of the best friends I made in Columbus.  In this episode, we catch up, and talk through Javier’s journey into photography, the exercise program I made to crush him, and our idol David Goggins! Definitely give it a listen and check out his phot...

New Podcast with George Andersch, owner of Fargo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @fargobjj. George is a modern-day Highlander, always putting himself in the right environment to better himself. He talks about how when he finds something he is fascinated by, he goes all in. Whether he is learning to shred the guitar or becoming the best soldier.  On this podcast we hear how he made his way from growing up in N...

A new episode of the “What's Your Why Podcast” is out now with Skyler Dutton (@Thunderrrdad). One of my favorite episodes to record thus far and I have been looking forward to having Skyler on the show now for a while. I see him in @Thunder.coffee almost anytime I go in there and have been wanting to bring him on the show.  We talked through all things in the life of Skyler from growing up in...

Another great episode of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” with Cesar Flores (@wlczar).  Cesar is an Olympic weightlifter, content creator, and all-around good dude.     In this episode we talked through his journey into the sport of weightlifting, the come-up after the injury he is currently rehabbing, and the “why” behind the Trash Alley Therapy videos. Definitely recommend listening to this show an...

A new episode of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” is out now with Will Ratelle (@will.ratelle).  A damn good episode talking shop in the theme of Olympic weightlifting and strength training in general. Will is one of the strength and conditioning coaches at the University of North Dakota.  We talk through his upcoming in the world of sports and training, how he found his way to becoming a strength co...

Grit.  The power of passion and perseverance. This episode of the What’s Your Why Podcast is with Travis Thompson (@travisthompson_run23).  We talk through an array of topics but ultimately talk through his life and how he got where he is today because of the work he has put in. The recurring theme we see throughout the whole episode is how grit will get you what you want to be.  With an extensive...

This week we have Francois on the podcast talking about a wide variety of sports that he has competed and participated in. In all aspects, he seems to be a man of movement and he is constantly on the search for new ways he can add movement to his life.  From freestyle kayaking, rock climbing, and silk ropes Francois seems to be willing to basically do whatever he sets his mind to.  I really enjoye...

Episode 13 of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” is out now with Akira van Egmond. It was a joy to have Akira come on and talk about all aspects of training. How he trains and why he trains is one of the big topics discussed throughout the episode. We also discussed overall work capacity, the ups and downs of working in restaurants, and a bit about fitness in Miami.  He is a man of movement and through...

Episode 12 of the “What’s Your Why Podcast” with Wes Plate is out now.  He is a wild man and a savage model of what the human body can do. He regularly runs 200+ mile races. And is shooting to run 4 of them this running season. He is a videographer and has passionately pursued this since he was in early high school.  Throughout the interview, I admired the determination and focus he has had with t...

Chris Deal (@chrisdealios) is a local rock climber here in Fargo. He is a co-owner of @fargoclimbing and has been involved with rock climbing for around 10 years now.  He is the best climber I have ever seen in person and am jealous of his moves on the bouldering wall.  In this podcast, we discuss his journey in climbing from being a child knowing that climbing is what he wanted to do whether it w...

Episode 10 is out now with Ted Mullin (@ted.mullin) Ted is a jack of all trades. He is a college football player playing at the University of North Dakota, the owner of Rocky Mountain Faith (@rocky.mountain.faith), and an avid outdoorsman among other things.  He was a suggested guest from my cousin Jaxson and I am very happy that he came on the podcast. We dived deep into discussing what it means...

This episode is a recap of my attempt at the Maah Daah Hey Trail Ultramarathon from this past weekend. Troy is my friend and brother-in-law so he helped crew me for the race and joined me on the trail for the last section I attempted that day.  The race brought me to death's door and I am very happy to be alive. We broke down the race, what went well, what could have been done better, and tal...

Dex( @galaxyalexander ) is the co-owner of @thunder.coffee and @beefcakes.nd . Thunder is my favorite spot to go to in the Fargo area whether I am working, reading, or just getting my caffeine fix in.  We geeked out on coffee, talked about opening their business, and an assortment of other topics.  Follow him here @galaxyalexander Definitely give @thunder.coffee and @beefcakes.nd a follow and try...

Rob is a true renaissance man. Practitioner and Coach of BJJ, musician, avid reader, and businessman. Rob and I met as he was my partner on the very first day I attended a class at @FargoBJJ. From the first day, he proved to show outstanding skills as a coach.  It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and definitely recommend checking out his LinkedIn book club #RobsReads2022.  LinkedIn: https...

Scott is a podcaster, ultra marathon runner, attorney, and self-proclaimed seeker.  We sat down to discuss how he ended up in his current roles in life and a lot about his life in the ultra-running world. Scott is someone I aspire to be like one day always seeking to get the most out of life as possible. If you need something to listen to as you work out this week I definitely think this is one of...

Paul Schommer is the guest of the week and is a true all-around good dude! He is an Olympic biathlete, hunter, and outdoors enthusiast.  We dove deep discussing a wide array of topics discussing his journey to become an olympian. I hope to have him on again because I know he has more good tales to share about his journey thus far. Give him a follow here: @paultschommer on Instagram! As always if y...

Aaron is one of my best friends and I am down in Columbus visiting him and Rafa (who makes a guest appearance at the end). Aaron shares about his journey of losing his sight and then we continue so listen at your own discretion.  Give him a follow if you wish here: Instagram @aaronreistad Appreciate you all and give the podcast a share if you find it at all interesting! Instagram: @ty_casey102

Ultrarunner by early morning, Top Logistics sales professional by day, husband & father of 5 children all the time! Awesome conversation with Josh and I would love to have him on again in the future.  Give him a follow on all of the channels below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-harrison-55a0a5160/ Instagram: @freight_jesus Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/61454011 Podcast...

Nick is a local Videographer and all-around cool dude. He has a bomb Instagram page and I definitely recommend giving him a follow here: @nderaney_ Instagram: @ty_casey102

Kyle is the owner and Founder of Xtra Apparel Co. and he was gracious enough to come on for my first episode.    You can support Xtra here:  -Website: https://www.xtrapparel.com/  -Instagram: @xtraapparel  -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtraapparel Instagram: @ty_casey102