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Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Kevin “Coach” Gideon , Head Cross Country and Assistant Track & Field Coach at LeTourneau University – a D-III SCAC school in Longview, TX.  Kevin, a native of Ballston Spa, NY is a man of Christian faith and soon…oh so soon to be married to Melinda. Early on Kevin earns an NCCAA Indoor All-American status as part of the Cedarville University’s (OH) dis...

This episode contains explicit material. Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Dr. Richard “ Doc ” Brewer, Clinical Psychologist, educator, avid motorcyclist, and former colleague of mine in the often-challenging world of higher education. Richard is a native of DeKalb, Illinois, married, a father/grandfather and a man of Christian faith. After a 30+ year run as a professor in higher education, Ric...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Ben “BG” Garner . Former D- I student-athlete runner at Samford University and man of Christian faith. Ben resides in the relaxed yet sometimes uptight city of Boulder, CO, using his charisma within sales and marketing at Faraday Construction – specialists in Roofing l Solar l Windows l Additions l and Remodels. Ben takes his strong and focused work ethic o...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Austin “LA” Haynes . Former D-II runner, avid outdoorsman, and man of Christian faith. Austin resides in “The Gateway City,” also known as Laredo, TX , or the “meadow" or "sandy place” and works as a Project Specialist at Schneider Electric. Austin takes his strong and focused work ethic on a multi-year faith and sport journey:  Going to nationals...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Mason “Coach” Blevins , Director of Cross-Country and Track & Field Coach at Sterling College, a KCAC (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference), NCCAA affiliated, NAIA school in Sterling Kansas. Mason, a native of Somerset, KY is man of Christian faith, married, and a father of one. Early on Mason serves in sports ministry within the track and field wing o...

Christmas Special! Shout out to ALL the athletes who made Coach Mac a better man! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Corey “Coach” McElhaney, Head Cross-Country and Track & Field Coach at Southwest Baptist University, a GLVC D-II school in MO. Corey, a native of Elgin, Oklahoma is man of Christian faith, married, and a father of two. He is known as avid hunter and fisherman with a Tier-1,...

Special Episode Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Dylan “ $12” Barnum. Educator, husband and father of two. And finally, and perhaps most importantly, a man of faith – a Christian. Dylan and I go back a few moons. That is, years. Back to his early collegiate, student-athlete running days at a D-II school in MO where he was a MIAA conference champion in the 110-meter hurdles. To lear...

Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Captain Jordan “ Big-X ” Inman. United States Marine Corp. Cobra Pilot . Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) – 267 “Stingers” located in CA. Co-founder of Rank Western Wear. Avid bow and rifle hunter. And finally, and perhaps most importantly – a man of faith – a Christian. Jordon and I go back a few moons. That is, years. Back to his ear...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Dr. Jake “*Leonardo” Smith, Jr. , founder and president of - Plumline - a nonprofit organization helping “people get unstuck, find rest, and experience peace.” In addition, Jake is a “faith-fueled coach & speaker, guiding leaders to live with no regrets.”  Jake is a man of Christian faith, married, and a father of three. Pastor. Musician. And lover of fast c...

Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Captain Austin “ Tribune ” Acosta, United States Marine Corp. Austin is former D-II student-athlete, current USMC infantry platoon officer and current Marine Officer Instructor, Assistant Professor of Naval Science at the University of Missouri, where he overtly slays a fresh batch of midshipmen. Austin is a man of faith, husband to JaiDee, and Capt...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Sara “Nitro Mom” Vaughn, an American professional middle-distance runner who finds stellar success in longer distances like the marathon. She is a woman of Christian faith, wife, a mother of four, a realtor, founder of the non-profit - Vaughn Childcare Fund , and in her free time she is a volunteer Colorado coal miner [ teasing on that last one] . Sara resides...

Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Mr. Jeremy “ Spidey ” Inman. Jeremy is a runner, co-founder and owner of Rank Western Wear , man of faith, and a freshly minted employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), specifically, a Texas State Trooper. Jeremy and I go back a few moons. That is, years. Back to his early collegiate student-athlete days at a D-II school in MO. To le...

Dr. M. reflects (ponders) on James 1:2-8. He places it into a real life "grinder" context: moving " Mother Dear " from Florida to Texas. Suggested takeaways : Take the trial Makes the ask Don't waver Deeper the trial Deeper the ask Final Stinky Question : What am I really doing in life if I am not living, to an extent, in a state of tension and need? Is this reasonable? Dr...

Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Mr. Will “ Mung ” O’Keefe. Will is a husband, runner, gnarly BMX dude, man of faith, the most likely first off the 60-foot cliff into the lake, and finally, an assistant cross country and track coach at Adams State , a powerhouse D-II school in CO. Will and I go back a few moons. That is, years. Back to his early Wile E. Coyote collegiate days at a...

Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Mr. Mark Stenbeck. AKA “ Stenny .” He’s a runner, coach, and school counselor. Mark is a lifelong resident of Littleton, CO. Mark and I go back many years. Way back to his early 2000s collegiate days at a D-II school in MO. To learn more about Mark engage Season 1 Podcast Episodes 18-20. In one episode you discover that Mark was, in part, the 2018 U...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Jay “ Jay-Jay ” Grainger. Former D-II runner. College coach and man of faith. Jay resides in Colorado Springs, CO where he is an assistant coach at the UCCS (University of Colorado Colorado Springs). Jay takes his strong and focused work ethic, and he insatiable thirst for facts (relevant or not) on a multi-year sports journey:   Running competitively at D-I...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Paul “ The Apostle ” Ryan, young husband, former professional runner, accounting nerd, man of faith, and one of the “ Speed Boys .” Paul resides with his wife Tamar in sunny California. Paul takes his strong and focused work ethic on a multi-year running journey: Securing numerous high school MD accolades at Logos High School , Moscow, Idaho. Gaining All-Ame...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Brian “ Mr. Clean ” Smith, young husband, father of three, former D-I collegiate runner, author, sports mentor, coach, man of faith, and proud Michigan hobby farmer. Brian resides with his wife and family in rural Michigan. Brian takes his strong and focused work ethic on a multi-year running and professional ministry journey:  Developing his early athletic...

Sooie Pig Alert! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Austen “ Dalqy Kong ” Dalquist, young husband, businessman, and one of the original “ Speed Boys .” Austen resides with his wife in Boulder, CO. Austen takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi-year running journey: securing two state titles in both 1,600 and 3,200; winning one collegiate mountain running national championship; gainin...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Daniel “ Millhouse ” Michalski (MO-HAUL-SKI), young husband, father of three, coach, owner of “Buddy” the wonder dog, military man, man of faith and one of the original “ Speed Boys .” Daniel resides with his family in Colorado Springs, CO. Daniel takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi-year running journey winning 1 x D-II National Championship (st...

Christmas “Ultra” Special Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Dr. Sabrina “ Resolute ” Little. Wife, mother, professor, author and one stellar, virtuous, professional ultra-distance runner. Sabrina resides with her family in Newport News, VA. Sabrina takes her strong, virtuous, and focused work ethic on a multi-year, professional running journey winning (and this the short list) five US Ultra Cham...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Jim “ Data ” Sorensen. Husband, stepfather, educator, coach, and a man of faith with the proclivity towards perseverance. Jim takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi-year running journey winning 1 x D-II national championship (1500), qualifying for several US Olympic trials, and setting 2 x M40 (masters) world records in both the outdoor (1500) and...

Olympian Spotlight! – Take a stroll down memory lane (80’s and 90’s). Names dropped: Sebastian Coe, Sydnee Maree, John Walker, Steve Ovett, and Steve Scott to name just a few . Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian Mr. Jim “Speed Racer” Spivey. Man of faith, business executive, husband, father, and coach. A graduate of Indiana University, Jim takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi...

Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mrs. Alexis “ Rae Rae ” Adams (formerly Barber). Alexis is new college graduate, a new bride, a new public-school educator, and a former D-II student-athlete in XC and track & field at Southwest Baptist University, MO. Alexis is a 2 x All-American . 4 x national qualifier (3 indoor, 1 in XC), and 7 x GLVC champion (mixing it up in the DMR and 1500).  And in...

Special Guest Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Brett “ Hold Fast ” Meyer, former D-II mid-distance track/field student-athlete at Fort Hays State University, KS. Currently, Brett is the Assistant Cross Country/Track and Field Coach (Middle Distance) at Fort Hays State University. The Scott City, KS native (current population of 4,008) earns six All-American honors in the 800 and 1,500 meter...