The Keifer Madness Podcast
by Keifer Gilbert
The Keifer Madness Podcast is a deep dive into the human experience. Hosted by ultrarunner, endurance athlete, and former bartender Keifer Gilbert, the show brings together fascinating people from all walks of life for unfiltered conversations exploring human potential, mental toughness, sobriety, personal growth, and the experiences that shape our perspectives. From endurance sports and extraordinary achievements to philosophy, mental health, and everything in between, it's an exploration of what makes us who we are and what we're capable of becoming.
Episodes
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The Curse of Grit - Mason Wright "Buffrunner"
Mason Wright, better known as Buff Runner, joins me to talk about his unconventional journey into ultrarunning, becoming the first American to run 1,000 miles around a track, and the consequences of pushing his body beyond its limits. We get into his transition from a 285-pound football player to...
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Who Gets to Police Ultra Running? - Jacob Puzey
Who gets to decide what accountability looks like in ultrarunning? This week, I'm joined by longtime ultrarunner and race director Jacob Puzey for a conversation about the controversy surrounding Cam Hanes, Mike McKnight, anti-doping regulations, and the growing divide within the ultrarunning...
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Nearly 400 Pounds to Ultra Runner - Tyson Black
At his heaviest, Tyson Black was nearly 400 pounds. Behind the weight was a much deeper story — years of grief, addiction, shame, unresolved trauma, and the feeling that he was wasting a life he knew could be used for something more. Today, Tyson is sober, running ultramarathons, reconnecting…
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The Victor Gets to Write History - Brian "Wolfie" Peterson
Brian “Wolfie” Peterson joins me for a conversation about competition, ego, suffering, and some of the unwritten rules shaping ultrarunning right now. We get into whether running is actually building resilience or sometimes just becoming another crutch, the role ego and anger can play in...
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The Leadville 100 Crew Debacle - Blake Bender
A 20 second crew meeting in the middle of the Leadville 100 turned into nearly 400,000 views and a whole lot of opinions. Blake Bender joins me to unpack what actually happened at Twin Lakes, why a quick conversation with his family and crew pissed off so much of the internet, and the weird pace...
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From Major League Baseball to Mental Performance - John Baker
John Baker has spent most of his life figuring out what allows people to perform when things get hard. He played professional baseball for more than a decade, reaching the Major Leagues with the Marlins, Padres, and Cubs before eventually moving from the field into coaching, mental skills, player...
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The Art of Balance: Sobriety, Cocktails, and Endurance - Josh Harris
Josh Harris and I have more than a few things in common. We both built careers behind the bar, found sobriety along the way, and eventually discovered a very different kind of obsession in endurance running. Josh has been sober for 22 years, spending nearly his entire professional career in the...
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Building a Life on Purpose - Shelby Harrington
Episode Description What happens when the thing that once defined you is taken away? In this episode, I sit down with Shelby Harrington to unpack a story that's about far more than Ironman racing. Shelby shares how she went from being a single mom with no endurance background to signing up for an...
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Keeping the Small Promises - Mycal Anders
What does it actually mean to build a successful life without sacrificing yourself in the process? In this conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend Mycal Anders—Marine Corps veteran, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Next Level Performance Consulting—to unpack the ideas that...
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Building a Running Vest for the Modern Athlete - Ryan Lange
In this episode, Keifer Gilbert chats with ultra runner and entrepreneur Ryan Lange about his journey into ultra running, the culture of the sport, and his innovative ventures in gear design. They explore the mental and physical challenges of ultra distances, the evolution of the sport, and…
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Mental Toughness Lessons from 200-Mile Ultramarathons - Kilian Korth
In this episode, Keifer Gilbert and Killian Korth explore the mental and philosophical aspects of ultra running, injury recovery, and life. They discuss embracing the present, managing ego, the impact of social media, and the deeper meaning of outdoor pursuits. In this episode, Keifer Gilbert and...
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Running from Santa Monica to Las Vegas - Johnny Ramos
IG - @johnny___ramos This episode covers the early accomplishments of Johnny Ramos, his upbringing in Congress, Arizona, the influence of outdoor exploration and athletic background, the transition from wrestling to ultra running, the toughness of wrestling and ultra running, the mental and...
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Cocodona Recap
Keifer shares his journey of preparing for and participating in the Cocodona 250-mile race. He discusses his training, motivation, race experience, challenges, and aid station support. The race presented physical and mental challenges, including hydration issues, cramping, foot problems, and…
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Life As A Food Network Chef - Beau MacMillan
Chef Beau MacMillan is a celebrity chef and Food Network personality. He reigns in Phoenix, AZ and has been the face of many great dining establishments in the area. His long run at a luxury hotel property The Sanctuary was where he truly made his mark on this town. Beau is a proud father of 5, a...
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Lessons from 20 years Behind the Bar - Jeffrey Morgenthaler
Jeffrey Morgenthaler is an award-winning bartender, author, and industry innovator based in Portland, Oregon, whose career spans nearly three decades across every level of the bar world—from neighborhood taverns to some of the most influential cocktail programs in the country. He is the co-owner…
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Running as a Mental Health Tool - Apache Joe
Apache Joe is an endurance athlete, father, husband and mental health community advocate. Joe resides in Phoenix, Arizona and is most known for "The Apache Joe Challenge" where he has ran an entire marathon (26.2 miles) with his mouth full of the same sip of water from start to finish. In this...
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Lessons from Parenthood - Owen Cole
Owen Cole is a podcast host, restaurant operator, sobriety advocate, and proud family man. Owen is the host of 'The Dope Dad Podcast which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDopeDadPodcast-l6z IG: @thedopedadpodcast In this engaging conversation, Keifer and Owen discuss the journey of...
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Welcome to the Keifer Madness Podcast
Follow along on Instragram @thekeifermadnesspodcast The podcast is designed for those pursuing passion and purpose. It aims to share stories of resilience and overcoming challenges. Conversations will feature interesting people with unique experiences. The host values the importance of…
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About this show
The Keifer Madness Podcast is a deep dive into the human experience. Hosted by ultrarunner, endurance athlete, and former bartender Keifer Gilbert, the show brings together fascinating people from all walks of life for unfiltered conversations exploring human potential, mental toughness, sobriety, personal growth, and the experiences that shape our perspectives. From endurance sports and extraordinary achievements to philosophy, mental health, and everything in between, it's an exploration of what makes us who we are and what we're capable of becoming.
Hosted by
Keifer Gilbert