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Day Fire Podcast
by Dawson Wheeler
Welcome to Day Fire Podcast! We talk everything outdoors for beginners to hardcore athletes. You'll learn about outdoor experiences, equipment, training tips, places to go, and hear from local athletes and seasoned outdoor professionals.
Episodes
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Coach Mary Cates: Simply Great!
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Mary Cates. Mary has been a runner for most of her life but now she devotes much of her time to helping others fall in love with the sport. As a collegiate track athlete, turned 100 mile mountain runner, she’s run fast, slow, dirt, roads and everything in...
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Tom Rowland Podcast
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Tom Rowland. Tom has spent three decades chasing fish across the Florida Keys and beyond — as a tournament angler, TV host, and now podcaster. The Tom Rowland Podcast started as a way to sit down with the guides, athletes, and builders he admires most, and...
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Fish Whispering with Clay Watson
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Clay Watson. Clay grew up fishing with his family on the streams of Tennessee. It was family time in the mountains that later produced a mastery of fishing that lead to a passion. As a young man Clay was a fishing guide in Wy where he returns year after…
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Carretera Austral with Beth Thomas
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Beth Thomas. Beth grew up in Brownstown, a small town in southern Indiana. She went to IU undergrad, and IU school of Dentistry. She practiced dentistry for 14 years, during which time, her main hobby was training for long-distance triathlons. Not...
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Tour Divide Woman's Winner: Meaghan Hackinen
This week we sat down with Meaghan Hackinen, the women's winner of this year's Tour Divide. Meaghan is a bikepacker and writer whose two-wheeled adventures have taken her from Haida Gwaii to Mexico’s high plateaus, across Canada and the United States, and from North Cape to Tarifa along some of...
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Highland Trail 500 with Matt Schweiker
This week Clint and Dawson interviewed Matt Schweiker. Matt is a regular on our show because he is always pushing the extreme in the worlds hardest mountain races for cyclists. Matt has traveled the world racing his bike in multi day events. This time Matt shares with us his experience from the...
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Sequatchie 24 Ultra Recap with Shannon Burke (Powered by the Mountain View Auto Group)
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Shannon Burke. Shannon is the Race Director for the New Sequatchie 24 Ultra cycle race. The race was June 13-14 and was a huge success. We wanted to get an update from the event and also a sneak peak at what is going to happen next year. Thanks for...
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Finding Balance with Jessica Jollie (Powered by The Mountain View Auto Group)
This week Clint and I sat down with Jessica Jollie. Jessica is the owner of Yoga Landing in Signal Mountain Tennessee. Jessica by all accounts and reports is one of the best in the region. Take a class from her and you will know her skill. Over thirty years ago Jessica found her way to Yoga due…
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Naked and Afraid/Lauren Beihoffer (Powered by The Mountain View Auto Group)
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Lauren Beihoffer. Lauren is a biochemist, ultrarunner, adventurer, endurance coach, guide and mom to three boys. Lauren is deeply passionate about helping athletes midlife and beyond conquer their health, wellness and performance goals. In adulthood…
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Ridgeline / Liz Derstine (Powered by The Mountain View Auto Group)
This week we sat down with Liz Derstine and talked about her new short film Ridgeline. The short film is about Liz's PCT thru hike is now available to watch at mountainhardwear.com/ridgeline.html (you can also find it on Mountain Hardwear's YouTube channel @MountainHardwear).To describe Liz in a...
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Nick "Chezwick" Gagnon - FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Nick "Chezwick" Gagnon. Nick set the new record for the male self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for the Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking (Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails), completing the ~7,000+ mile journey in 231 days, 7 hours,...
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One Speed / Travis Jolly
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Travis Jolly. Travis is a very humble, smart and dang fast cyclist that excels with the road turns to dirt or trails. He works at Bike Zoo bike shop in Knoxville, TN. He is 30 years old and was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Growing up as a child and...
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The 'Sequatchie 24' with Lee Davis
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Lee Davis and talked about the new Sequatchie 24 cycling event that will be in Dunlap Tn on June 13th and 14th. Lee is a Signal Mountain Tennessee resident who has a passion for endurance cycling. Lee has competed many times in the Natchez 444 and last…
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Matt Schweiker: 7 Months in South America
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Matt Schweiker. Matt has shared his adventures with us many times. This week we wanted to talk about a 7 month trip Matt took through South America in 2015. The Countries he covered were; Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and a small part of Chile. This…
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Ali Whittier - Here Comes the Sun!
This week we sat down with Ali Whittier. This is the second time Ali has joined us to talk about adventure and bike racing. Ali lives in the same community as we do which is Chattanooga Tn and because of that I hear a lot about her. Ali appears to me to be something like the sun; a source of…
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MY SECOND FIRST STEP with Brittney Whorton
This week we sat down with Brittney Whorton. Brittney is a bright light in the world whose story should motivate everyone. She is a powerful, smart and funny woman who has met challenges head on and chosen to see the world in the most beautiful way. Brittney writes; "So when you see me push…
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Arch About TN: Fall Colors - Drives and Parks! Part 6
We have started a new series on the Dayfire podcast with Arch Trimble IV and this is Episode 6 of 6 . In this episode we continue to talk about Tennessee Parks and where you can go to view, hike and enjoy Fall leaf colors. We also cover beautiful drives that you can enjoy the Fall colors from…
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Arch About TN: Fall Colors-Drives-Parks! Ep. 5
We have started a new series on the Dayfire podcast with Arch Trimble IV and this is Episode 5. In this episode we talk about Tennessee Park where you can go to view, hike and enjoy Fall leaf colors. We also cover beautiful drives that you can enjoy the Fall colors from your vehicle. Currently,...
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Arch About TN: Small Towns, Snacks & Hidden Gems: Episode #4
We have started a new series on the dayfire podcast with Arch Trimble IV and this is Episode 4. In this episode we talk about small towns, dinners and hidden gems around the state. Arch shares some favorite spots and tons of facts and boy did I learn some new places to go. Currently, he is...
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Arch About TN: Tennessee Festivals and Fairs: Part 3
We have started a new series on the dayfire podcast with Arch Trimble IV and this is Episode 3. In this episode we talk about some of Tennessee's most unique festivals and fairs. Have you ever been to Tennessee's Renaissance Festival? It's a must go for 2026 or how about the Cornbread Festival or...
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Arch Trimble, IV Part 2: "Arch About Tn" - Let's Do Business!
We have started a new series on the dayfire podcast with Arch Trimble IV and this is Episode 2. In this episode we discuss how passion for the state of Tennessee turned to a business. Currently, he is President of Arch About TN which specializes in business consulting and tourism and economic...
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Tennessee is My Home, My Passion, and My Work! Part 1 with Arch Trimble!
We have started a new series on the dayfire podcast with Arch Trimble. Arch Trimble IV is a lifelong Tennessee resident who spends his time traveling Tennessee to meet people of all backgrounds and learn about the greatest state in America. In 2024, he and his family made stops in all 95 counties...
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Bike Tennessee Part 6
We are back with part 6 of our 6 Part Series with Bike Tennessee. If you have missed the first 5 podcasts in this series please give them a listen. This week we again have Shannon Burke and Tom Lamb. Shannon Burke has been working with Tennessee Tourism since 2022 to curate bike routes across the...
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Bike Tennessee Part 5
We are back with part 5 of our 6 Part Series with Bike Tennessee. If you have missed the first 4 podcasts in this series please give them a listen. This week we again have Shannon Burke and Tom Lamb. Shannon Burke has been working with Tennessee Tourism since 2022 to curate bike routes across the...
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Bike Tennessee: Part 4
We are back with part 4 of our 6 Part Series with Bike Tennessee. This week we have Shannon Burke and Tom Lamb. Shannon Burke has been working with Tennessee Tourism since 2022 to curate bike routes across the state through the Bike TN initiative, initially providing 52 road cycling routes for...
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Bike Tennessee: Part 3
We are back with part 3 of our 6 Part Series with Bike Tennessee's Jenni Veal and Shannon Burke. Jenni has been working to serve rural Tennessee communities for three years as the Rural Destination Development Manager with the TN Department of Tourist Development. In that role, she helped develop...
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Bike Tennessee Part 2
We are back with part 2 of our 6 Part Series with Bike Tennessee's Jenni Veal and Shannon Burke. Jenni has been working to serve rural Tennessee communities for three years as the Rural Destination Development Manager with the TN Department of Tourist Development. In that role, she helped develop...
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Bike Tennessee Part One
We are proud to announce a new 6 part series with Bike Tennessee. This week we sat down with Jenni Veal and Shannon Burke. Jenni has been working to serve rural Tennessee communities for three years as the Rural Destination Development Manager with the TN Department of Tourist Development. In…
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Chapter 2
This week Clint and Dawson discuss plans for a new format being Fall 2024. In the meantime we will pull podcasts from the vault of over 255 episodes. And we will dol a few podcasts when possible. Our goal is to develop a new show format and also do a whole lot of adventuring this Spring, Summer…
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Dawson is BACK!
Dawson is back in the studio AND he has put together 4 short stories from a few recent episodes that he really likes! So - give them a listen and share! Story 1: Episode 242 - A Couple Screws Loose / Cameron Muilenburg Story 2: Episode 236 - Chris Joice / Single Speed Story 3: Episode 243 -...
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The Mission of SORBA
Dawson is out this week and we were fortunate enough to have Jason Finnell step in and co-host with Clint. Jason is an avid outdoor enthusiast and has been on Day Fire multiple times. Jason invited some of his friends from SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) to join us in-studio. Philip...
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Mitchell Connell / Two Bikes Chattanooga
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Mitchell Connell. Mitchell is an avid cyclist who splits his time on the bike between commuting, touring, and riding roads, trails, and gravel. As long as Mitchell’s riding bikes with his friends, he’s happy. Mitchell works as a bicycle nonprofit...
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Bike Packing the Annapurna Circuit
This week Clint and Dawson sat down with three guests, Luke Swab, Matt Schweiker and Michael Kohn . In December 2023, these three friends from Chattanooga Tennessee, packed their bags and bikes for a trip to Nepal to tackle the Annapurna Circuit on bike. Nepal is renowned for being the home of…
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Shawanna Kendrick/Opening Nature's Door
This week Clint and Dawson sit down and catch up with Shawanna Kendrick. This is the second time we have had Shawanna on the podcast. Shawanna is the Founder and CEO of The Hiking Healing (H2) and Outdoors (O) Life. H2O, as it’s often called, is a licensed business providing a safe space for…
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Shifting Gears / Meaghan Hackinen
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Meaghan Hackinen. Meaghan is a Kelowna-based writer and ultra-cyclist whose two-wheeled adventures have taken her from Haida Gwaii to Mexico’s high plateaus, across Canada and the United States, and from North Cape to Tarifa along some of Europe’s highest...
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Cameron Muilenburg / A Couple Screws Loose
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Cameron Muilenburg. Cameron is a freelance filmmaker living in Chattanooga. We talk with Cameron about the making of his new award winning film; A Couple Screws Loose. The film is the story about a three day ultra endurance ride in the Cherokee National...
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Lisa Randall / Fast and Far
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Lisa Randall. Lisa graduated with the highest honors from Georgia Tech in 2000, She worked full time as a civil engineer while juggling a heavy training and racing schedule. She entered the professional mountain bike ranks in 2004 after 2.5 years of…
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Tim Morgan / Chattanooga Marathon
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Tim Morgan. Tim is the Chief Sports Officer at Chattanooga Sports, a division of Chattanooga Tourism Co. We talk about the Chattanooga Marathon on March 1-3 weekend 2024. We dive into some of the details of the event and what it takes to host a highly...
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Katrina Hase - Celebratory Divide Ride
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Katrine Hase. Katrine last summer "2023 set out on her bicycle from Jasper, Alberta Canada to ride to Antelope Wells, New Mexico along the Great Divide. Katrine did this amazing trip because she wanted to do something epic to celebrate her 50th year on the...
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Jay Curwen - Lets Race
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Jay Curwen. Jay is a veteran of hundreds of races...he has been fortunate enough to find his way to the front many times...from ice hockey, pole vaulting, cross country and swimming in high school & college, to a stint as a professional triathlete with 2...
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Moose Mutlow, Outward Bound & Yosemite SAR
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Moose Mutlow. Moose has nearly 4 decades of traditional and alternative education experience around the globe. He has course directed 58-day Outward Bound instructor trainings in Appalachia, been a deputy headmaster in the Kalahari Desert, managed a beach...
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Chris Joice / Single Speed
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Chris Joice. Chris's talents range from snowboarding to backpacking but the bike has been his passion since 2010. Chris has been a single speeder since 2012 and an endurance rider since 2013. He has raced Dirty Kanza 200, riden the Co trail, raced the…
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Robyn Carlton with The Lookout Mountain Conservancy
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Robyn Carlton who is the CEO of the Lookout Mountain Conservancy in Chattanooga Tn. Robyn's leadership and her talented staff are responsible for an amazing Partnership with the Howard School which began in 2012. The program has grown from 5 to 18 students...
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The Jim Donini
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Jim Donini. It is only fitting that we caught up with Jim in who knows where, packing for another climbing trip. Our recording is a bit gritty but fitting for our guest. Jim has been setting new free-climbing standards in Yosemite Valley in the early...
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Chris and Sara's Travels
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Chris and Sara who are a husband and wife traveling duo who share their adventures through YouTube, podcasting, blogging and Instagram helping others pursue a life outside of the normal 9-5 hustle. Currently they are preparing their 1988 Toyota LandCruiser...
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FKT Appalachian High Route with Meg Landymore
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Meg Landymore. Meg is an ultrarunner, wife, mom of two, military veteran, small business owner, physician assistant and ultrarunning coach. She has been a runner for twenty years and has been running ultra marathons for eleven of them. Meg has set course...
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Laura's Journeys with Laura Killingbeck
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Laura Killingbeck. Since age 18, Laura has traveled tens of thousands of miles by bike, foot, thumb, and boat; listening to peoples’ stories, moving through landscapes, and seeking to understand patterns of human nature. In between journeys, she lived and...
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Carey Lowery / Going Fast
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Carey Lowery and talk adventure and bike racing with one of the most accomplished understated people we have had on the podcast; "and we have had many extraordinary folks on the show". Carey is a veteran that served 9 months during Operation Desert Storm...
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Carey Lowery / Going Fast
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Carey Lowery and talk adventure and bike racing with one of the most accomplished understated people we have had on the podcast; "and we have had many extraordinary folks on the show". Carey is a veteran that served 9 months during Operation Desert Storm...
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On the fly with Katie Thornton
This week Clint and Dawson sit down with Katie Thornton. Katie is an avid angler and fly fishing guide based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a former Fishing Manager for Orvis, she began On the Fly Outings to share the art of fly fishing through excursions and guided instruction. There is nothing…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Day Fire Podcast! We talk everything outdoors for beginners to hardcore athletes. You'll learn about outdoor experiences, equipment, training tips, places to go, and hear from local athletes and seasoned outdoor professionals.
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Welcome to Day Fire Podcast! We talk everything outdoors for beginners to hardcore athletes. You'll learn about outdoor experiences, equipment, training tips, places to go, and hear from local athletes and seasoned outdoor professionals.
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