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Like a Bigfoot
by Chris Ward
Interviews with incredible people about Adventure, Motivation, Mindset, Positivity, Endurance, Health, Perseverance, and Possibility
Episodes
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#458: Cody Taylor 4 -- There and Back Again to Set a Long Trail Unsupported FKT
This week we are chatting with adventurer, ultrarunner, and the unsupported FKT holder of Vermont’s Long Trail out and back Cody Taylor!! Cody is fresh off his recent huge summer adventure and is here today to share tales from his 544 mile expedition. Hope you all enjoy this episode! I always…
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#457: Cameron Dorn 4 -- Summiting Denali 5 Years After Turning Back
This week Cameron Dorn- adventurer, lover of life, and ultraendurance athlete - joins us for the show!! We talk about all sorts of things while Cameron shares the story of summiting Denali five years after turning back on it. Hope you enjoy!!!
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#456: 10th Anniversary Episode!!! Full Unedited Campfire Chat from "The Journeying"
This week we are celebrating a DECADE of the Like a Bigfoot Podcast by releasing the full unedited Campfire Conversation from our film "The Journeying"!!
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#455: Cortney Haile 2 -- Taking on the Badwater 135 (w/ Surprise Guest Meredith Mcluckie!)
This week we are chatting with Ultrarunner Cortney Haile about running the Badwater 135!! Known for its brutal heat and grueling terrain through Death Valley, Cortney breaks down what it takes to prepare for and tackle this race. Plus, we bring on surprise guest Meredith Mcluckie, to talk about…
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#454: Michelle Magnani -- The Journey of an Elite Level Triathlete
This week we are chatting with elite triathlete Michelle Magnani!! In this episode we talk about how she got into the sport, how triathlons have taken her across the world, and the differences between training mode and performance mode. This is an awesome episode and I hope you all enjoy it as…
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#453: Christine O'Hara 2 -- From Moab 240 to Hyrox, Shifting Endurance Mindsets
This week we are bringing athlete Christine O’Hara back on the show!! Christine briefly reflects on the Moab 240 nearly a year out. She also shares her transition into Hyrox, explaining how ultra-marathon grit carries over to high-intensity fitness racing. We also talk about her time as a...
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#452: Matt Shepard 3 -- The Many Adventures of Shep! Backyard Ultras to Bob Marshall Traverse
Matt Shepard returns for his third appearance on the podcast to share his latest grueling and inspiring endurance feats. In this episode we dive deep into the mindset, resilience, and unique challenges that come with backyard ultras, 200 mile races and his recent adventure tackling an out and…
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#451: Jared McClain & Cami Gage -- Arizona Monster 300 Race Report
They are back! A few months ago on Episode #437, runner Jared McClain and his partner/crew chief Cami Gage sat down to pick the brains of our endurance mentors Thomas Mullins and Micah Ferrell on how to mentally and physically survive the brutal, multi-day gauntlet that is the Arizona Monster…
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#450: Candice Burt 6 -- Adventures Through Colorado, Gravel Biking, & The Evolution of Ultras
Happy 450th podcast of Like a Bigfoot!! In this episode we dive deep into Candice Burt’s adventures traversing the rugged landscapes of Colorado, her transition into the booming world of long-distance gravel biking, and how the culture of ultra-marathon racing continues to evolve. We also chat...
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#449: "The Journeying" -- Illumination in Iowa w/ Matt Rackers, Phil Pinti & Chris Cornejo
In this episode we reunites with the guys from our new adventure documentary, "The Journeying". Guests Matt Rackers, Phil Pinti, and Chris Cornejo sit down to share their behind-the-scenes reflections after spending four unforgettable days stand-up paddleboarding down the Cedar River in Iowa....
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#448: “The Journeying” -- Introducing Our New Adventure Documentary With Filmmaker Josh Dragge
In this episode, we sit down with Josh Dragge to officially introduce our brand new film project: "The Journeying"! We explore how storytelling helps us process life's greatest physical and mental challenges, the unique challenges of capturing a big river expedition on camera, and the...
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#447: The Many Passions of James Adamson
This week on the podcast, we are catching up with our good friend James Adamson—a filmmaker, photographer, athlete, and passionate human. As the creative force behind Drop Media, James has traveled the globe capturing breathtaking, high-stakes footage of athletes and expeditions. But beyond his...
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#446: Mikah Meyer 2 -- Running Across Mississippi & Canyon Rafting in “Canyon Chorus”
In this episode, we welcome back world-record-setting adventurer and LGBTQ+ advocate Mikah Meyer!! Mikah dives deep into his award-winning short film, Canyon Chorus, sharing what a multi-day rafting trip down Utah's rivers can teach us about friendship, mentorship, and self-acceptance. Plus, he...
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#445: Paul Scheuring 4 -- Shooting a Documentary Deep Within the Caves of Belize
This week on Like a Bigfoot, we are catching up with filmmaker and long-time friend, Paul Scheuring! Paul is gearing up for an incredible and grueling new project: shooting an adventure documentary deep within the subterranean caves of Belize. We dive into the purpose of this project along with…
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#444: Harry Subertas -- Capital Backyard Ultra, Unlocking the 200+ Mile Distance
#444: Harry Subertas -- Capital Backyard Ultra, Unlocking the 200+ Mile Distance by Chris Ward
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#443: Caitlin Carleton -- IRONMAN New Zealand, The Speed Project
#443: Caitlin Carleton -- IRONMAN New Zealand, The Speed Project by Chris Ward
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#442: Ray Zahab 8 -- Mentorship, Perspective, and His Recent Expeditions Through Chile
#442: Ray Zahab 8 -- Mentorship, Perspective, and His Recent Expeditions Through Chile by Chris Ward
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#441: Jason Sudduth 3 -- Ecology, Rediscovering Health, & the Timelessness of Lord of the Rings
#441: Jason Sudduth 3 -- Ecology, Rediscovering Health, & the Timelessness of Lord of the Rings by Chris Ward
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#440: Jake Reed 3 -- Practical Training Advice for the Lifelong Athlete!!
This week we are sitting down with professor, cyclist, and one of my dearest friends Jake Reed! Jake is an associate professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education and has spent year studying sports science and teaching at the University of Northern Iowa. On this episode, he helps me understand...
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#439: Gregg Dunham -- Ultra Cyclist & Documenting the "Stage Coach 400" For His Next Film
This week we are chatting with ultra cyclist and bikepacker Gregg Dunham all about his new film documenting the EPIC Stagecoach 400 race in Southern California!! Gregg also talks about what inspired "Hidden in Plain Sight" his film about a bikepack trip he took with friends through the Santa…
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#438: Ryan Van Duzer 2 -- The Joys of Bikepacking
This week we are once again chatting with adventurer, bikepacker, storyteller and filmmaker Ryan Van Duzer!! In this episode we dive into his worldwide bikepacking adventures and the process of capturing them to share on his excellent Youtube channel! Ryan is an incredible human being who has…
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#437: How to Finish the Arizona Monster 300 -- Advice for Runners and Crew
In this episode my endurance mentor and friend Thomas Mullins and his girlfriend/crew Micah Ferrell break down tips and strategies they used to get Thomas across the finish line at last year’s inaugural Arizona Monster 300. For this conversation I invited Jared McClain, a runner competing this...
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#436: Andrew Buck Michael -- Merging a Love of Meteorology and Miles
This week we are chatting with meteorologist, runner and host of the excellent "Weathering the Run" Podcast Andrew Buck Michael!!! Andrew is a meteorologist in Columbus, Ohio and in this episode he teaches me a lot about all sorts of weather systems. We also talk about what he has learned through...
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#435: Dyana Carmella 2 -- Waking the Dreamer, “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” & Backpacking
This week, we welcome back Dyana Carmella for a deep dive into outdoor adventure and creativity. Dyana reflects on her adventure on the Colorado Trail and a grueling trek through the Grand Tetons, while sharing an exclusive look at her journey adapting her book, A Walk Thru Neverland, into a...
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#434: Phil Pinti 5 — Adventures of 2025, The Tale of Three Journeys
In this episode, Phil Pinti returns to and shares what he learned through a tough DNF at the Arizona Monster 300, the peace found on our paddleboard trip through Iowa, and how adventure can be found through urban running and tacos at the Taco Bell 50K!! As we start 2026 and look back on 2025 we...
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#433: Christine O'Hara Ryan -- The Last Finisher of an Extremely Brutal Moab 240
We are welcoming in the new year with Christine O'Hara Ryan's EPIC tale of finishing the hardest Moab 240 with only 15 minutes to spare!! Last October, Christine ran for five days through the most rain the deserts in Moab, Utah has had in 150 years. Through this journey she learned lessons about...
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BIGFOOT REPLAYS: "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Guide to Sports Movies"
This is a REPLAY of one of my favorite episodes from the 9 years of doing this podcast! In this episode my two friends Travis Steffen and Brandon Swett hang out and we go through a varitey of categories to eventually determine which movie wins the award of "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Sports…
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BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn
BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn by Chris Ward
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BIGFOOT REPLAYS: Dyana Carmella -- Dancing with Her Fears, "A Walk Thru Neverland"
"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..." Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!!…
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#432: Jeff Cormack -- How Adventure Led Towards a Career as a Musician
This week we are chatting with musician Jeff Cormack about how snowboarding and mountain sports led into a career as a musician!! Jeff is a music producer and songwriter who started creating music scores for ski/snowboard films. From there his path has led him to hit songs, music festivals, music...
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#431: Henry George & Jason Hardrath -- Paragliding the UK National 3 Peaks Challenge
24 hours to hike and fly Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis! In this episode Adventure Filmmaker Henry George and Adventurer Jason Hardrath talk about the ups and downs of their adventure to hike and fly the UKs Three biggest Peaks in 24 hours. This one is awesome!!! Enjoy! THEIR FILM:...
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#430: Nick Steel -- Running Sixteen 100 Milers in 2025!! Co-Host Nic Chiri
Nick Steel just completed his goal of running 16 100 milers in 2025!!! In this episode we talk about that experience, the mindset he has developed along the way and what it was like to run 50Ks around the Mankato Water Tower for a week straight!! Nic Chiri (ultrarunner and race director) also…
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#429: Hannah Otto 2 -- "Chasing the Triple Crown", FKT on White Rim Trail
This week on the Like a Bigfoot Podcast we are back with Hannah Otto to chat about her recent accomplishments as an elite pro mountain biker!! Hannah shares stories from her FKT on the White Rim Trail and her incredible film "Chasing the Triple Crown". Then we talk about her recent experience...
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#428: Ward Family Summer Adventures with Lindsey & Harper Ward
#428: Ward Family Summer Adventures with Lindsey & Harper Ward by Chris Ward
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#427: Chad Caruso -- Skateboarding Across America
In 2023, in an amazing feat of endurance Chad Caruso pushed his skateboard across America from Venice Beach, California all the way to Virginia Beach, Virginia!! In this episode we chat all about that adventure!! What he learned about America from crossing it in this way, the challenges he faced...
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#426: Drew Petersen -- "Feel It All", Changing the Culture of Mental Health
This week we are chatting with Pro Skier, Ultrarunner, Filmmaker and Mental Health Advocate Drew Petersen about his incredible film "Feel It All" and his journey through his own mental health struggles. MORE FROM DREW: Website: https://drew-petersen.com/ Instagram:...
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#425: Sarah Lavender Smith -- Running Her First Hardrock 100
This week we are chatting with ultrarunner and writer Sarah Lavender Smith about her experience running the Hardrock 100!!! MORE FROM SARAH: Hardrock Hundred History Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdcP9AcEhro&t=80s Weekly Newsletter: https://sarahrunning.substack.com/ Book:...
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#424: Cody Taylor 4 -- Unsupported FKT on the International Appalachian Trail
This week we are chatting with adventurer Cody Taylor a week out from his new Unsupported FKT on the International Appalachian Trail through Canada!!
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#423: Iowa Adventure -- Roadtripping to Iowa, Pre-Paddleboard Adventure!!
This episode is a recording made with my buddy Chris Cornejo during our road trip out to Iowa before our big Cedar River paddleboard trip and Iowa adventure film project!! We talk a lot about what we want to get out of this adventure, our expectations, our worries, and the adventures you can find...
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#422: Micah Ferrell & Thomas Mullins -- Guide to "Dirtbagging" & Arizona Monster 300 Run
#422: Micah Ferrell & Thomas Mullins -- Guide to "Dirtbagging" & Arizona Monster 300 Run by Chris Ward
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#421: Heather Werner 2 -- Biking Across Mongolia, Guiding Up Mt. Shasta
#421: Heather Werner 2 -- Biking Across Mongolia, Guiding Up Mt. Shasta by Chris Ward
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#420: Tim Barr 5 -- Running the West Highland Way Race in Scotland
#420: Tim Barr 5 -- Running the West Highland Way Race in Scotland by Chris Ward
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#419: Francesco Valentinuzzi 2 -- "Ephemeral" Telluride Mountain Film, Producing Adventure Films
#419: Francesco Valentinuzzi 2 -- "Ephemeral" Telluride Mountain Film, Producing Adventure Films by Chris Ward
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#418: Kari Gibbons -- Battling through the Entire 1,000 Mile Iditarod on Foot
This week we are chatting with Kari Gibbons about her 27 day journey through the Alaskan wilderness to complete the entire 1,000 mile Iditarod on foot!! Kari's journey is all about endurance, joy, perserverance, art, creativity, community and mentorship. This is a fantastic episode!! Hope you all...
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#417: Introducing our Upcoming Iowa Adventure Film Project!!
This week is a very special episode introducing a second adventure documentary we are about to go film in the great state of Iowa!! I'm joined with my friend and one of the smartest, most creative guys I know Paul Scheuring to chat through the idea of this film and the possibilities of this...
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#416: Drew Raney -- Bikepacking the Stagecoach 400, "All Kids Bike" Program
In this episode we talk with Drew Raney about his adventure taking on the Stagecoach 400 bikepack race on a singlespeed!! Drew is also a P.E. teacher who does amazing work on a program "All Kids Bike" in which he teaches kids the skills, resilience and confidence that comes with biking! This is a...
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#415: Ray Zahab 7 -- Epic Journey to Cross Ellesmere Island on Foot
This week we are chatting with Ray Zahab about his epic journey across Ellesmere Island with his adventure partner Kevin Vallely! The adventure has been years in the making and I want to give Ray and Kevin a BIG CONGRATS for getting it done! They battled the brutal weather of the Arctic, had…
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#414: Kelly Hays -- Backpacking the AT and the CDT, Taking on Her First Ultra
#414: Kelly Hays -- Backpacking the AT and the CDT, Taking on Her First Ultra by Chris Ward
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#413: Howie Stern — Adventures While Photographing Arctic Expeditions
This week we are joined by adventurer, photographer, ultrarunner, and awesome guy Howie Stern!! Howie just finished photographing the first part of Ray Zahab and Kevin Vallely’s expedition crossing Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic. In this episode we’ll talk all about this expedition and…
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#412: Pete Kostelnick 3 -- Journey Back from Accident, Big Plans for 2025!!
This week we are talking with elite endurance runner Pete Kostelnick about his journey back from a devastating car accident, his goals for 2025, plans to run across Australia and how to adventure in Iowa!! This is an awesome one and Pete is the absolute nicest dude around!! Enjoy! (Cover from...
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