PODCAST · sports
Adventure Deficit
by Drew De Vries
Our culture's out of balance. We spend too much time on our screens and not enough time outdoors. Listen to adventure stories, as host, Drew De Vries unpacks the inevitable life lessons of those who've embarked into the great unknown.
Episodes
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Ultras with Grandpa Burns - Jared Behrens - 11:6:25, 3.15 PM
Drew interviews Jared Behrens for the tribute story of a lifetime - running ultras with Grandpa Burns.
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No promise of Tomorrow - Ted Kushion, Part Two
In part two, Ted recounts his experience from situation he and his family won't forget. It was late summer. He was training, per usual and working through a few nagging issues. While resting at home with his family - Ted suffered a full on cardiac arrest. Listen in and prepare to be inspired.
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No promise of Tomorrow, Part One - Ted Kushion
Ted Kushion grew up in Northern Michigan hiking, hunting, and. mountain biking at every opportunity. By his late teens, Ted began racing events like #Icemancometh, and over time developing the skills and endurance to take on larger, more difficult challenges. In this particular instance, we talk...
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"Moto Mancation" with Luke Thorkildsen
Weatherby's Luke Thorkildsen recounts his early days of running his neighborhood's motorcycling scene, maturing on the soccer field, and how those skills transfer into his current leadership role at Weatherby. It's a big job - so how does Luke "Take his Medicine?"...By developing men from within…
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Post-holing with the Prodigal Son - Jay Fettig
Jay Fettig recounts a visit from his dad during a time of aimless wandering. It was early summer in a season of rebellion, circa cargo-shorts and bucket-hats. The backdrop is the famous and always beautiful Yosemite Valley. The true beauty however, is in the love of his father. Grab some tissue,...
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Lead From The Front - Bill Dragoo
If you know Adventure Motorcycling, you've likely come across the name Bill Dragoo. Bill's an adventure journalist who specializes in riding big bikes off-road, and instructing others in how to do the same. He recounts a life-lesson from leading a group through the Bolivian jungle. Inky darkness…
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Rose Grant: The Comeback Queen Aims Higher
Professional mountain bike racer Rose Grant entered the pro scene later than most. In 2012 then 28 yr old Grant, pressed hard - charging technical trail while also blazing new tracks into a sport predominately represented by men. That same year, she and her husband learned of their pending family...
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Kevin Cusack: Nearing the Edge in Antarctica
So the saying goes..."There are old climbers, and there are bold climbers, but there are no old bold climbers". Enter Kevin Cusack, whose reputation for adventure sports flies well under the radar. As a seasoned athlete and adventurer, Kev keeps company with many of the big names on the outdoor...
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Mash-up of mishaps: Mark Rowenhorst recounts a sheep hunt gone awry
Alaskan big-game guide Mark Rowenhorst, his assistant, and their out-of-state client get caught in a string of unfortunate mishaps deep in the backcountry. Listen as Mark recounts the incredible details of this journey that would test the mettle of any cut-from-leather, DIY outdoors person. A…
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Fireside Truths: A story about a powerful bonding moment between a father and son
A story about a powerful bonding moment between a father and son. A young boy opens up to his father about his worries with starting a new school while on a spontaneous Lake Michigan camping trip. Tune in to hear more about the power of nature and God's word when we are experiencing anxieties and...
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William Wright: Paddle Forever
Drew interviews William Wright on a his SUP adventure gone bust. Now, his group eagerly awaits the journey of a lifetime, a 45-day paddle board saga on beautiful Lake Michigan and its tributaries. They're filming a documentary to bring awareness to Line Five, an aged pipeline in the Straits of...
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Mud Season in Copper Canyon: JJ Lewis
Adventure Motorcyclist JJ Lewis recounts a multi-day guided tour through Copper Canyon, Mexico in February, 2020. A gifted storyteller, JJ invites us into the exciting and emotional details of his life-changing experience including river crossings, sideways sleet and peanut-butter slick mud. The...
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Rivers and Redemption: Jon Osborn
It was a cold April day which started just like any other. Jon woke up before dawn, worked out, and clocked into his third twelve-hour shift of the week with his team. At the onset of breakfast, routine police radio chatter quickly turned into fast pace - there was a murder, coupled with an…
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Transcendent Peace: Jimmy Gretzinger
Drew interviews Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan-Out-of-Doors T.V. It's a lifetime of fantastic outdoor adventures; a mid-mountain steamrolling by elk, a bear hunt gone awry, and then we shift to coping with the loss of his wife. Jimmy's rough time teaches us much, especially in the midst of a...
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A Life Lesson Revisited: Cody Rich
Drew and Cody focus on what's happened since their Aug '17 ep. The life-lesson then was "Don't ever give up, you don't know what's going to happen". Does it still apply? Tune in and find out!
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Kalamazoo River Float: Landon DeKeyser
MI Backcountry Hunters & Anglers board member Landon DeKeyser recalls a fun filled adventure on the Kalamazoo river with his high school pals. It's one filled with great memories, a few poor decisions, and a great life lesson. Let's just say, we're glad no one got held up!
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Triathlon without feet: Sidney Smith
Sidney Smith, husband, father and triathlete shares his brave battle against a form of Muscular Dystrophy and losing his lower legs to amputation. His is a story of hope and inspiration. He's got big goals, and you can't wait to hear about them!
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From Expert to Novice: Tag's First Sheep Hunt
FirstLite's Tag Spenst tells of growing up in Summit County, Ski Racing with CU Buffs, and then spills all the details from the hunt of a lifetime.
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A North Manitou Misadventure: Ken Pierpont
Ken Pierpont - Pastor, Author, and Storyteller, shares all the details from a backpacking trip gone awry. Michigan's North Manitou Island is a beautiful place to get away. Ken and his boys eagerly anticipated fully appreciating their "boys trip" for almost a decade. It quickly turned into a…
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Wired to Hunt, Prone to Camp Selfishly: Mark Kenyon
Wired To Hunt founder Mark Kenyon details a camping trip with his pregnant wife Kylee in the Shoshone National Forest. Advised by their doctor to remain at lower altitudes, Mark proposed an exception one night - opting to camp amidst breathtaking views of the Brooks' Lakes area. It's one he...
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BOGO Adventure Story with the Mountaineering Marketer: Allen Crater
Steven's Inc. President, Allen Crater - gives the AD community a couple of absolute GEMS from his quiver of prior expeditions. We cover the old college crew, riding cross-country 3-deep in a standard cab pickup. We catch up with them on the Continental Divide Trail atop their backpacks, careening...
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Spiritual Quest and a River of Hope: James Sampsel
What do Murder, a spiritual quest, bi-polar, and kidnapping have in common? They're all part of one man's incredible story. Where's he go for healing? The river. Listen to James Sampsel of Humble Heron Flyfishing, as he shares his incredible story. It takes courage to share the vulnerable…
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Cardiac Hill - Jeff Troutman
Drew interviews Jeff Troutman, host of the Remote No Pressure Podcast. Topics covered include growing up in East Texas, a car wreck that left him in a wheelchair through middle school, mental health & the benefits of therapy, add/adhd, and of course - a fishing adventure with a life-lesson.
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Alone - 66 Days of Survival - Dave McIntyre
Alone contestant Dave McIntyre tells of his upbringing, faith in God, personal collapse, and the full restoration which took place during his 66 days on Vancouver Island.
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Power Of The Habit - Climber Tony Kelly
Climber Tony Kelly shares his life story and his brush with a near catastrophic fall, including the lesson of adhering to vital safety habits, which saved him from a serious fall while climbing Red River Gorge.
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When Triathlon Becomes Everything - AD Rosa
8-time Ironman Adriano Rosa reflects on a lifetime of triathlon, and his darkest years pursuing its holy grail. Drew and AD talk about what happens when we take something good, and make it everything.
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Base Camp, Cancer, and Kathmandu: It All Counts - Anne Chamberlin
Anne Chamberlin has faced many hardships in her life. Raising four children as a single mom and battling cancer - twice - gave her a unique perspective on the fragility of life and the power of the human spirit. Anne chronicles her journey, which ultimately leads to the hallowed ground of base…
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A Look into The ULTRA Mindset - Travis Macy
When it comes to ultra-distance racing, what is more important: Grit or fitness? Endurance athlete Travis Macy chats with Drew about what it takes to overcome challenges on the trail, and in life.
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Friesians, Faith, and “Finding Noah”: Kevin DeVries
Drew and Kevin DeVries discuss their common Dutch ancestry, and his surreal quest to find Noah’s Ark on the mountains of Ararat.
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"Dropped" with the Keefer Bros. Season One: The Adventure Behind the Adventure
The Keefer Brothers Chris and Casey sit with Drew to discuss early life, hockey, hunting, and the emergence of their award winning show "Dropped". The conversation includes details from season one in Alaska the camera can't capture. It's all about adventure and the life-lessons that ensure.
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Dirty Kanza: A 200 Mile Gravel Grinder - Matt Schmuker
After a third prompting, a reluctant Matthew Schmuker finally agrees to join his teammates for a 200 mile endurance bike race through the Heartland. In truth, he didn't expect to finish. But he did, and in the process, achieved so much more. Listen as Matt shares his story.
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Princess Free Zone: Above the Tree Line with Gina Malefyt
Gina Malefyt and her friend Adge set out to explore the spectacular grandeur of the 14ers in the Aspen/Maroon Bells area by way of boots and backpacks. The Plan: traverse four passes in one loop. The Caveat: No boys allowed. Their route is strenuous and testing at times. Listen as Gina relays the...
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Life or Death: Snowboarding through Avalanche Chutes - Abe Blair
Abe Blair is a seasoned veteran when it comes to action photography, but on one perfect day in Alaska for a snowboarding shoot, his courage was put to the test twice in thirty minutes. Lucky for us, he lived to tell the tale!
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The Mirnavator - Mirna Valerio
Ultra runner and Merrell Global Ambassador Mirna Valerio, aka "The Mirnavator" takes us through her journey to become the warrior she is today, and then shares an adventure story involving a run-in with some bear cubs with a mother not too far away. Enjoy!
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Six Day Bull Ride: A Hard Earned Idaho Elk - Cody Rich
Host Drew De Vries chats with backcountry master and host of The Rich Outdoors Hunting Podcast, Cody Rich. Cody describes the joy and heartache of one particular hunt, which leads to an unexpected story about a swimming accident that left him unable to walk. Join us for an amazing life story…
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Full Throttle Down the Rio Grande - Bruce Matthews
When a friend backs out of an epic two-week motorcycle trip down the Rio Grande, Bruce Matthews gets tapped by his son to join him on an adventure he'll never forget. Join us, as Bruce shares this story of close calls, tarantulas, rattlesnakes, and starry desert nights.
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Conflict, PTSD, and Healing from the Trail - Tim Keenan
In 1968, Tim Keenan and his brothers lived out the ugliest side of humanity in Vietnam. Nearly 40 years later, and still wrestling with PTSD, Tim thru-hikes all 2178.3 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and tells of the healing.
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Behind the Scenes of "Survivor: Nicaragua" - Ben Henry
From recruitment in an LA night club, casting interviews, to the long sleepless nights in the rain, Ben Henry - A.K.A. "Benry" - breaks down the life perspective gained from it all.
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Why Not To Fly Fish in a Lightning Storm - Glen Blackwood
Fly fishing legend, Glen Blackwood shares tales of trout, rattlesnakes, lightning, and the life lessons he's hooked along the way.
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Hitchhiking Alligator Alley - Tom Rademacher
Tom Rademacher discusses his career as a columnist, windsurfing, the wrong sleeping bags for high altitude, and hitchhiking "Alligator Alley".
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Our culture's out of balance. We spend too much time on our screens and not enough time outdoors. Listen to adventure stories, as host, Drew De Vries unpacks the inevitable life lessons of those who've embarked into the great unknown.
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Our culture's out of balance. We spend too much time on our screens and not enough time outdoors. Listen to adventure stories, as host, Drew De Vries unpacks the inevitable life lessons of those who've embarked into the great unknown.
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Adventure Deficit is created and hosted by Drew De Vries.
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