Stupid Questions with Seth Hill

Kelly Wetteland is a senior at the University of Arizona, a rising triathlete on the World Cup circuit, and someone trying to figure out how to grow up without losing herself in sport.In this conversation, we talk about identity, ambition, spirituality, burnout, and the strange transition from being a college athlete into the “real world.” Kelly opens up about breaking both arms in a bike crash, the pressure of high-performance environments, and learning how to chase big goals without letting results define her worth.We also dive into her upbringing in Los Alamos, New Mexico, life on the Arizona triathlon team, traveling through Europe to race, and why she’s fascinated by long-term thinking, history, and faith. Along the way, we get into parenting, gratitude, saying no, the importance of discomfort, and what it means to become the best version of yourself.Kelly’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/klwetteland/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Liv Dietzel is a professional triathlete, engineer, and coach who races in places most people can't find on a map — the Himalayas, Patagonia, Norway, Brazil. She's won four extreme triathlons and is chasing every one of the fifteen that exist. But underneath all of that is a story that starts somewhere much quieter — a small Catholic farming town in Wisconsin, a dad who ran all over cross country courses just to cheer her on, and a brain cancer diagnosis in 2014 that changed the trajectory of everything.Liv sits down with me to talk about losing her father to glioblastoma during COVID, why she started doing Ironmans in the first place, and what it felt like to cross that first finish line with him standing at the end of it. We get into her faith, the grief stages she did and didn't go through, and why suffering alone in silence on a mountain in the middle of nowhere is where she feels closest to God.We also dig into what makes extreme triathlon so different from the standard Ironman circuit, why she pulled out of Dallas 70.3 because she felt absolutely nothing standing at the start line, and the coaching philosophy she built around the coach she never had growing up.This one goes deep. Bring a coffee.Liv’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.dietzel/Tussle Endurance Coaching: www.tussleendurance.comWays to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Gabrielle Suver was four months out from her best season ever as a pro triathlete — fit, focused, and ready to race Ironman Cozumel. Then on a routine shakeout ride, a truck hit her and drove away. Twenty plus breaks, open fractures, a month in the hospital, and the very real possibility that she might not walk again.Four months later she's back on her road bike.Gabby sits down with me to talk about what she remembers from the crash site, the peace she found while lying against a fence not knowing if she would live or die, and why she never really felt anger toward the driver who left her there. We get into her journey from a sickly, bullied kid in New York to a late-blooming pro athlete, her battle with anorexia in high school, the string of medical setbacks throughout 2024 that she now believes were preparing her for this, and the daily practices — nutrition, journaling, gratitude, therapy, and faith — that are fueling one of the most remarkable recoveries in the sport.This one is raw, honest, and quietly powerful. Gabby doesn't perform strength — she just has it.Gabby’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle_suver/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Jon Sammut was in the best shape of his life. Racing the Ironman Pro Series, fit, focused, and finally back in the game — until a split second of lost concentration at 50 kilometers an hour changed everything. He hit a roundabout sign head-on, shattered both legs, and spent the next 15 months navigating surgery after surgery, a near-fatal allergic reaction to antibiotics, and the very real possibility of losing his leg entirely.Jon sits down with me to talk about what it actually feels like to go from professional athlete to lying on a road screaming for 15 minutes. We get into the identity crisis that follows when sport is taken away, how a chance connection on Hinge helped ground him during his darkest stretch, and why he's now facing another high-risk procedure — not in spite of the danger, but because the Paralympic rowing team in LA is waiting on the other side.We also dig into the Ogging Squad, his new hydration startup Lightwork, and what happens when you apply the same determination that made you a pro athlete to building something from nothing.This one is a gut check for anyone who has ever taken their health, their mobility, or their next training session for granted.Jon’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonsammut/Ogging Squad: https://www.instagram.com/oggingsquad/Ogging Fit: https://www.instagram.com/oggingfit/ Lytework: https://www.instagram.com/lyteworklabs/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Camille Herron is one of the greatest ultra runners of all time — world record holder, multi-time world champion, and someone who has been quietly doing it all with a brain she didn't fully understand until two years ago.Fresh off discovering she's autistic and ADHD at 44, Camille sits down with Seth to talk about what it was like growing up with delayed speech and no words for what she was experiencing, how a near-fatal car accident reshaped her sense of purpose, and why she's now choosing to race visibly disabled — pink earmuffs and all.They also get into the season-shifting that saved her marriage, why she walked away from her dream job at the University of Michigan, and what it means to finally stop masking after a lifetime of trying to fit in.This one's for anyone who has ever felt wired differently and wondered if that was a weakness or a gift.Follow Camille on IG: @camilleherronNeurodivergent Runner: @neurodivergentrunnerWays to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Keira D'Amato is the second-fastest American marathoner of all time — but that's not where her story starts. She quit running in her early 20s, built a career in tech and real estate, raised two kids, navigated divorce, and then quietly laced back up — not to chase records, but just to feel like herself again. What happened next broke the American record.Fresh off hip surgery, Keira sits down with Seth to talk about what recovery teaches you about control, why motherhood made her a better competitor, and the mom guilt she's still working through. They also get into the nature vs. nurture of becoming elite, what her coaches taught her about patience and simplicity, and why she spent years talking herself out of writing a book that ended up being one of the most honest things she's ever done.This one's for anyone who has unfinished business and is wondering if it's too late.📖 Don't Call It a Comeback — out now in print and audiobook: https://open.spotify.com/show/3N46TkxMIS1OGMxEr5R5Gd?si=2dde0572ce2d49e7Keira on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/12019441Keira on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keiradamato/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with Colin Chartier for round two, and this conversation goes way deeper than our first. We talk about breathwork—not just as a tool for performance, but as a gateway into understanding identity, trauma, and the subconscious beliefs that shape who we are.Colin shares his journey from elite triathlon to rebuilding his life after failure, and how breathwork, stillness, and self-awareness helped him process guilt, redefine success, and find peace beyond results. We get into the tension many high performers face—driven by “not enough,” yet searching for something more grounded and meaningful.We also explore mindset in sport, nervous system regulation, and what it actually means to perform at your best without attaching your identity to outcomes. This is a conversation about becoming—not just a better athlete, but a better human.Collin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/collinchartier/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with professional triathlete and Olympian Ben Kanute to talk about who he is beyond race results. We get into fatherhood, marriage, faith, discipline, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up through the highs and lows of a long career in sport. Ben shares how becoming a husband and dad has changed the way he trains, races, and views success, along with what it means to pursue excellence without losing yourself in the process.We also talk about obsession, burnout, sponsorships, coaching changes, the internal voices athletes battle, and why being fast is not always the same thing as being strong. More than anything, this conversation is about learning how to stay present, keep perspective, and keep chasing what matters most.Ben’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/benkanute/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with Elise Gorman, the creator of Tri Poll Athlete, a page many in the triathlon world follow to track start lists, race results, and athletes across the sport.Elise started the page almost by accident after living with professional triathlete Renee Kiley and realizing how many athletes were racing each weekend without much visibility. What began as a simple idea—sharing start lists—has grown into a platform reaching hundreds of thousands of people each month.Outside of Tri Poll Athlete, Elise works as a general manager in Australia helping deliver healthcare services to rural communities. In this conversation, we talk about the origins of the page, the personalities endurance sports attract, and why recognition in triathlon should extend far beyond the podium.Elise’s IG (TriPollAthlete): https://www.instagram.com/tripollathlete/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with trail builder, entrepreneur, and former professional downhill mountain biker Sean Leder to talk about the life he’s built around the outdoors. Growing up in East Tennessee, Sean turned his passion for riding into real businesses, helping launch Windrock Bike Park and founding Southern Gravity, a trail-building company shaping some of the best terrain in the Southeast. We talk about building a business in a niche sport, the lessons he learned watching his parents grow a company from their basement, and why he prioritizes freedom and time outside over chasing money. Sean also shares insights on patience, leadership, navigating difficult clients, building teams, and the discipline required to keep pushing forward when things break — both literally and figuratively — along with reflections on fatherhood, relationships, entrepreneurship, and living a life defined by more than just one pursuit.Sean’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/seanleader/?hl=enWays to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with professional triathlete Annie Fuller, a member of the Real Tri Squad, to talk about her journey from collegiate running at Michigan State to racing in the professional triathlon scene.Annie opens up about the injuries that have shaped much of her career and the mindset it takes to keep showing up when things don’t go as planned. We talk about the difference between loving training and loving racing, and why she considers herself a racer at heart.We also dive into her past struggles with fueling and body image in endurance sports, and how triathlon ultimately helped transform her relationship with food. Along the way, we talk about family influence, community in triathlon, trusting the process, faith, and why Annie doesn’t want to be “the next” anyone else — she just wants to be the best version of herself.Annie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/annie_fuller/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with singer-songwriter, comedian, podcaster, and all-around storyteller Dave Barnes for a conversation that goes way deeper than music. We talk about what it really means to chase success without losing your family, how autonomy shapes the choices we make, and why joy might actually be a powerful force — not just a feeling.Dave opens up about faith, fatherhood, the changing music industry, the pressure to provide, and the tension between ambition and contentment. We also get into creativity, performing, entrepreneurship (or not), and the quiet question so many of us carry: Did I choose the right path?Dave’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUhOpeTDOAR/Dave’s Tours (Website): https://www.davebarnes.comWays to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sit down with Ferrari GT3 driver Custodio Toledo, whose journey into professional racing started not on the track but in business — after building and selling a software company, a spontaneous Ferrari purchase ultimately led him to compete in legendary endurance races like Le Mans and Daytona. We talk about the physical and mental demands of motorsport, how his business background shaped his approach to racing, and his perspective on luck, discipline, and surrounding yourself with the right people. We also dive into family, faith, purpose, and what it means to reinvent yourself later in life — a conversation about chasing goals, staying curious, and proving it’s never too late to pursue what once felt out of reach.Follow Custodio’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/custatoledo/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

In this episode, I sit down with world-tour cycling photographer Harry Talbot to talk about life behind the lens — from shooting races like the Tour de France and living out of suitcases to chasing creative excellence without losing yourself in the process. Harry shares what it’s really like working inside professional cycling, the chaos most people never see, and what it takes to consistently create photos that make people stop and look twice. We get into identity, ambition, travel, nature, self-doubt, and the tension between wanting more while still trying to stay grounded. Harry opens up about the constant push to improve, the fear of losing that drive, and how creativity, career, and personal fulfillment all intertwine. This one’s about purpose, perspective, and figuring out what it actually means to love what you do while still becoming who you’re meant to be.Follow Harry’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/visualsofharry/Ways to Support the Show👇🏼Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Robbie Deckard is a professional triathlete, coach, and someone I’ve gotten to know well over the last few years through shared training blocks, Tucson winters, and long conversations about sport and life. In this episode, we talk about everything from mustaches and dogs to Olympic dreams, burnout, self-coaching, and the quiet identity shifts that happen when you realize a decade has passed faster than you expected.We dig into what it’s like to dedicate your life to endurance sport without the financial security people assume comes with being “pro,” how curiosity can both elevate and derail performance, and why so many athletes struggle when it’s time to let a version of themselves go. Robbie opens up about aging, purpose, family, writing a book, and what it means to build a life around being outside rather than chasing a single result.Robbie’s SubStack: https://substack.com/@robbiedeckard?r=2d6gzd&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=lightRobbie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_deckard/Ways to Support the Show:Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

I sat down with Skye Munch for a second time—now as a mom to 14-month-old Lois—to talk about how motherhood has completely reshaped her identity, priorities, and relationship with triathlon. We get into the realities no one prepares you for: ongoing sleep deprivation, the emotional weight of childcare decisions, and why chasing peace mattered more than chasing fitness or results this past year.Skye opens up about sponsorship pressure, social media identity shifts, and what it was really like making it back to Kona as a new mom. Selfishly, I asked a lot of questions as my wife Ashley and I prepare to welcome our daughter Noelle—covering practical advice for new parents, what actually helps postpartum, and why the internet often makes things harder, not easier.Skye’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/skyemoench/Ways to Support the Show:Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

Season 3 kicks off with a round-two conversation with Olympic medalist Morgan Pearson—this time digging into what it really takes to reset after a long year. Morgan shares how travel, burnout, and injuries tested him, why “process goals” and small habits matter more than hype, and what changed in his training that brought his confidence back. We also get into the tension of racing the best vs. chasing easier wins, what he wishes sponsors understood, and how he thinks about grief, identity, and continuing to show up when motivation wobbles.Morgan’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/morgan_cadwell_pearson/Ways to Support the Show:Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.life Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup

This episode is different.To close out the season, Seth steps out from behind the questions and reflects on what he’s learned from nearly 100 conversations with athletes, founders, musicians, and high performers from all walks of life.After analyzing every transcript from the past year, Seth shares 10 core through-lines that kept showing up—identity, suffering, faith, high performance, mental health, community, and the quiet tension between who we are and what we do.He opens up about losing his father, becoming a husband and soon-to-be father, pornography recovery, burnout, ambition, and the ongoing work of becoming someone he’s proud of. This episode explores the real cost of chasing excellence, why “making it” rarely feels the way we expect, and why who you are when no one’s watching matters more than any résumé.The second half of the episode gets deeply personal—vision for the future of the show, lessons from building Stupid Questions over years of false starts, and why curiosity, truth, and heart have to stay at the center of everything.This isn’t a recap.It’s a reflection.And an invitation to ask better questions of yourself.Ways to Support the Show:Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.lifeSocks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merchNewsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this deeply personal and unexpectedly vulnerable episode, I sit down with Lisa Burgoyne, CEO of The Landing—a Houston-based nonprofit serving survivors of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through trauma-informed, Christ-centered care. Lisa’s decades of experience in child advocacy, counseling, and frontline anti-trafficking work give her a perspective that is both sobering and full of hope.What begins as a conversation about her life and mission becomes something more. As Lisa opens up about the realities survivors face—trauma, homelessness, addiction, broken family systems—I find myself drawn into sharing parts of my own story, wrestling aloud with trust, childhood wounds, and the long, messy process of healing. Together, we talk through why sexual abuse persists, how pornography and unchecked appetites fuel exploitation, why so many victims go unseen, and what it takes to rebuild a life after trauma.Lisa brings clarity, compassion, and wisdom to an issue most people avoid because it feels too dark to face. She also offers practical insight into recognizing secondary trauma, the cost of leading in this space, and how faith and community make this work sustainable.Whether you’ve experienced trauma, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the world more honestly, this conversation will likely hit deeper than expected. And if you feel moved to support Lisa’s work, visit thelanding.org—even a small act can make a real impact.Lisa’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisabourgoyne/ The Landing: https://thelanding.org The Landing IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelanding_hou/Support the Pod: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode, I sit down with South African-born athlete, coach, and entrepreneur Natasha van der Merwe—a woman whose life has spanned pro tennis, professional triathlon, coaching at the highest level, and now leading a 23-coach organization at NVDM Coaching.We go deep into the stories behind her leadership, her faith, and the experiences that shaped her—including losing her father at 15, navigating the pressures of elite sport, rebuilding her confidence through motherhood, and learning to show vulnerability without losing strength.Natasha opens up about what it means to steward a calling, how she balances ambition with faith, why relationships are the core of great coaching, and the challenges of raising a daughter while running a rapidly expanding business.This conversation is layered, emotional, and rich with perspective—from identity and grief, to entrepreneurship, to parenting and the future of triathlon. Whether you're an athlete, a leader, a parent, or someone figuring out who you’re becoming, Natasha’s story will leave you thinking long after it's over.Natasha’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/natashavdm81/NVDM Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/nvdmcoaching/ Support the Pod: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

After 20 years as a professional triathlete, Josh Amberger is stepping up to the start line one last time—PatagonMan XTri—his final race as a pro and maybe ever. In this round-two conversation, I get to hear Josh open up in a way he never has publicly about what it means for him to close the chapter on the only life he’s known since he was a teenager.We talk about the emotion of letting go, why he chose Patagonia Man as his farewell, the relief and grief wrapped up in retirement, the changing landscape of elite sport, the beauty of racing for experience rather than results, and what life after triathlon might look like for him—from gravel racing to rediscovering creativity to supporting Ash as she chases her own career.It’s a raw, honest conversation about transition, identity, and what happens when you stop just doing the thing…and finally let yourself feel it.

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In this episode, I sit down with Josh Vernon, the North American Partnerships Manager for SuperTri and a co-host of Another Triathlon Podcast. From the moment we hit record, Josh’s calm presence and grounded perspective pulled me in.Josh talks openly about the two versions of himself: the man he was before the hurricanes hit the Virgin Islands, and the man he became afterwards—a father fighting for custody, a husband learning how to show up, and a person choosing sobriety, purpose, and a totally new way of living.Josh’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshmvernon/ ATP Pod: https://www.instagram.com/anothertriathlonpodcast/Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.lifeSocks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merchNewsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

I sit down with Trevor Witt—USAT Project Podium’s social media manager and the creative mind behind so many of their films. We talk about how a kid from Oregon who grew up around triathlon walked away from the sport, went to photography trade school, and stumbled into his dream job after a trip to Xterra Worlds. Trevor shares about his parents’ influence, his faith, his inner critic, and what it’s like to log 70 flights a year while trying to “smell the roses” and not get numb to it all. We get into perfectionism, stress, storytelling, and why he believes so fiercely that someone from this team will win Olympic gold. It’s a surprisingly honest conversation with a 23-year-old who’s already thinking deeply about who he is, what he’s building, and how to stay grateful along the way.Trevor’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/trev_itt/ Trevor’s 2025 racap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbJFm3kaNWE Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.lifeSocks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merchNewsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

I sit down with singer-songwriter and Dadville co-host John McLaughlin to talk about how a borrowed bike pulled him into triathlon, what really went down during his first Ironman, and how music, fatherhood, faith, and discipline shape the way he moves through life. From his mid-race flat tire to the quiet grind behind becoming a better artist, John opens up about ambition, identity, parenting, and the power of simply listening—reminding me why growth usually shows up in the places we least expect.Jon’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonmclaughlin/Jon’s new Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/4wotNEGiymduDcFVvAmE1R?si=PIjtccRRSlSn_wEVwhbwiQJon’s Tour: https://www.jonmcl.com/tourNothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.lifeSocks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merchNewsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

I sit down with Jenna Caer — triathlete, Ironman age-group champion, coach, mom, and co-host of Another Triathlon Podcast. We unpack her unlikely path into sport, going from a shy, book-obsessed kid to someone who now thrives in community, coaching, and even acting and modeling. Jenna talks openly about weight loss, ADHD, building confidence, learning balance, motherhood, and what she’s learned from over a decade inside endurance sports. A grounded, honest conversation about growth, identity, and why this sport keeps pulling us back in.Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.lifeSQ Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merchJenna’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jennacaer/Another Triathlon Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FdC2xn8igfMIU6RwIvgJc?si=61f46576d3a94397Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

I sit down with professional cyclist and soon-to-be plumber Eamon Lucas—a guy whose story blends world-class racing, community roots, personal faith, and the kind of self-reflection most people never talk about publicly.Eamon and I dive into what shaped him—growing up in Pacific Grove, the influence of his father, and the untraditional path that took him from local riding to battling in the Belgian Kermesse scene. We talk about what “making it” really means, why so many endurance athletes struggle with identity, and how rare it is to walk away from a sport feeling complete.We explore faith, what it means to actually enjoy your own company, and the uncomfortable emotional work required to truly like yourself. Eamon talks about transitioning from pro cycling into plumbing, surfing as therapy, building a life with his partner, and embracing the next season with humility and purpose.Nothing Novel: https://nothingnovel.lifeSQ Socks: https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merchLucas Training Systems: https://l.instagram.com/Lucas’ IG: https://www.instagram.com/eamon_lucas/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Bolton — Olympian, founder of Bolton Endurance Sports Training, and USA Triathlon’s Director of High Performance. Ryan has coached some of America’s top athletes, including Morgan Pearson and John Reed, but today we go deeper than splits and training blocks.We talk about the three-part framework that drives his coaching philosophy — physiology, head, and heart — and why world-class athletes need all three in balance. Ryan shares candid stories from his early days as a high-energy kid in Wyoming, how mentors like Joe Friel shaped him, and why the best performers are often the most grounded people.We also dive into athlete identity, emotional resilience, the danger of false confidence, mentorship, traveling the world on the elite triathlon circuit, and what it really takes to develop young athletes for LA 2028 and beyond.B.E.S.T: https://boltonendurance.comRyan’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/coachryanbolton/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DASupport the Pod: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode I sit down with Anders Johnson — professional track cyclist, former pro mountain biker and Xterra triathlete, and Stanford researcher – to talk about what happens when a physics brain falls in love with going fast in circles. Anders grew up in a tiny Utah valley surrounded by ski resorts, found his way onto some of the best development teams in mountain biking, and now splits his time between chasing LA 2028 and working on cutting-edge research at Stanford, including the ELITE VO₂ max genetics study and a large-scale cardiovascular health app.We get into how his physics and math background shapes the way he trains, races, and thinks about numbers without becoming a prisoner to them, why he races so little and cares so much about the day-to-day process, and how surfing, campfires, and getting back on the mountain bike refill his mental tank. Anders also opens up about a year marked by deep personal loss, what that’s done to his sense of meaning and success, his views on religion and spirituality, and why he’s trying to stay playful and bring joy into every room he walks into—even while aiming at the biggest goal in sport.Anders’ Studies: https://elite.stanford.edu/people/?utm_source=chatgpt.comAnders’ IG: https://www.instagram.com/andersjohnson35/ Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA Support the Pod: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Askew — a former IndyCar and Formula E driver who’s lived at 200 mph and still somehow found peace in the slow moments. We talk about growing up homeschooled in Florida, chasing adrenaline through motorsport, and the lessons that come from burnout, belief, and beginning again.Oliver opens up about the mental demands of racing without power steering, the pursuit of flow state, and what it’s like to carry both pressure and purpose inside the cockpit. He also shares how faith, friendship, and reflection have reshaped his definition of success beyond the track.It’s a rare, honest look at what happens when the helmet comes off — a conversation about drive, discipline, and discovering who you are when the race ends.Oliver’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/oliveraskew/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DASupport the Pod: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Bourgoyne, the 24-year-old U.S. Pro Criterium Champion who’s redefining what American cycling can look like. Lucas is raw, driven, and refreshingly honest — a kid from Texas who’s gone all-in on his dream and somehow still finds room for humor, faith, and a little cowboy swagger.We talk about what it takes to grind for ten years for one perfect lap, how discipline and freedom coexist, and why stepping away from the bike can be just as important as the training itself. Lucas opens up about his parents’ influence, leadership, and the pressure that comes with newfound attention. This one’s not just about watts or wins — it’s about belief, burnout, and learning to stay grounded when the world finally starts paying attention.Lucas’ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucas_bourgoyne/ Team Cadence Cyclery: https://www.instagram.com/teamcadencecyclery/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA Support the Pod: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ Lance talking about Lucas: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/79x4UsyjMXs

In this round-two conversation, I sit back down with retired Navy Master Chief Mark Evans — a man who’s led submarine crews around the world, survived life-changing trauma, and still finds humor in it all.We go deep on leadership, fatherhood, faith, and the strange pull between fear and perspective — from Ironman finish lines to moments of real loss. Mark shares what it means to stay calm when everyone else is panicking, how to raise strong kids without losing your own humility, and why he believes love is ultimately an act of service.We also wander into the big stuff: God, AI, trauma, politics, and what it means to stay human in a world that often forgets how. It’s raw, grounded, and full of truth bombs that only come from a life fully lived.Mark’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/frumpycob/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DASQ Merch: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ Bible Verses Referenced: 2 Kings 2:11-12 (Elijah going to heaven)1 Kings 19:14-18 (More serve good than we realize)

In this round-two conversation, I sit back down with Brenton Ford — the man behind Effortless Swimming — to catch up on everything that’s changed since our first talk a few years ago. We start with my own Ironman California story before diving deep into swimming, coaching, and how letting go can actually make you faster.Brenton shares what he’s learned running global swim camps, launching anti-fog goggles, and working alongside Olympic champions. We talk about the mindset behind great coaching, what it means to truly “feel the water,” and how self-awareness can change the way you move — in the pool and in life.He also opens up about leadership, family, and learning to slow down as a dad. It’s a thoughtful, down-to-earth conversation about mastery, patience, and building something that lasts — whether that’s a business, a team, or a life you actually enjoy living.Effortless Swimming IG: https://www.instagram.com/effortlessswimming/HydroClear Goggles: https://shop.effortlessswimming.com?utm_source=Instagram-bio&utm_medium=Instagram-bio&utm_campaign=LinktreeEpisode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠

I sat down with Luke Fetzer, a 5-time national champion who’s already carving out his place in American criterium racing at just 19 years old. What stood out to me most wasn’t just his results—it was how grounded and self-aware he is for someone still figuring life out.We talked about what it was like growing up in his parents’ bike shop, watching them close it after nearly 30 years, and how that shaped his perspective on work, risk, and legacy. Luke shared why he left one of the biggest teams in the country to bet on himself, what “champions do everything right” really means to him, and how he’s learning to balance ambition, gratitude, and patience.It’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation about identity, drive, and becoming the kind of man you want to be—on and off the bike. By the time this episode airs, Luke will have just turned 20, so go wish him a happy birthday and check out his journey in the show notes.Luke’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/sendy_mcgee/ Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠

Former professional triathlete Collin Chartier sits down with me for a raw, unguarded conversation about identity, faith, and healing after public failure.We talk through his upbringing in a nomadic Navy family, the identity collapse that followed his doping suspension, and the five-month bikepacking trip that became a turning point toward grace, breathwork, and self-understanding.Collin opens up about learning to sit in silence, reconnecting with God, and finding empathy for himself and others. We dive deep into topics like “toxic vs. rocket fuel,” body-stored trauma, somatic healing, fear as a projection of the future, and the red flags that athletes miss when their drive turns into self-destruction.This isn’t a conversation about excuses — it’s about awareness, humility, and the long road toward being of service again.Collin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/collinchartier/ The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠

I sit down with Dirk Friel—former pro cyclist and co-founder of TrainingPeaks—to trace how a scrappy, late-’90s idea between friends became the platform so many of us use to plan, track, and analyze training.We talk about his entrepreneurial roots (yes, Joe Friel is his dad), racing in Belgium in the pre-internet era, and the “sweat-equity” nights that led to the first place you could view heart-rate and power files in a web browser. I ask Dirk what TrainingPeaks isn’t (spoiler: there’s no one-true method), how to treat TSS/CTL/PMC as tools—not gospel—and why most athletes overdo intensity more than volume.Dirk shares why human coaches still beat AI (“there are more unknowns than knowns”), why good coaching often feels “too easy” at first, and how accountability—sometimes the tough kind—creates breakthroughs. We also get into TrainingPeaks Virtual and its physics-first approach (drafting, wind, and cornering actually matter), plus what he’s learned about leadership, hiring beyond your friend circle, and the purpose that drives him: helping others reach their potential.Dirk’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dirkfriel/TrainingPeaks: https://app.trainingpeaks.com  Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠

Professional operatic soprano Martha Eason joins me for a crossover conversation on music, endurance sport, and the mindset that powers both. We go from Appalachia bluegrass roots to Germany’s “fest” system, where the same resident cast performs night after night—often on tired vocal cords and tighter schedules. Martha breaks down why opera is an athletic event, how recovery, breath work, and nervous-system regulation protect those “two tiny muscles,” and what her Garmin reveals during rehearsals.We talk technique vs. emotion (and why clear text and intention beat perfect high notes), naming the inner critic (“Hi, Brenda”), and practical ways singers taper, avoid burnout, and come back from overuse injuries. Martha shares role milestones—from Violetta in La Traviata to Missy Mazzoli’s gritty Breaking the Waves—and how faith, doubt, and real life feed performance without derailing it. Plus: the Via Francigena run, why second performances often outshine premieres, Germany’s public funding for opera, and how her “Rehearsal Notes” newsletter blends vocal pedagogy with athlete habits.Martha’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/marthaeasonsoprano/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠

In his round three on the show, TriRig founder and gear wizard Nick Salazar returns… as a filmmaker. We dive into his debut feature, The Game of Life—a two-year, DIY passion project shot largely inside his home with a tiny crew (and a big family cheering and helping behind the scenes). Nick opens up about writing, directing, acting, and scoring the film, why he designed distinct color palettes for each act, and how switching from clean spherical glass to wild anamorphic lenses created those dreamy, in-camera flares around a mysterious “skeleton key.”We get into the story’s themes—mental health, unreliable narration, radical acceptance, and the “I am” moment—plus the nuts and bolts: 24 shoot days in three blocks, proof-of-concept scenes to win buy-in, private screenings, and what “success” looks like for a first feature. We also wander into consciousness, AI, and why imperfect human art still hits hardest.The Game of Life (Preview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyRZ5jH0CSYNick’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_salazar TriRig: https://tririg.com/Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠

In another deeply human conversation, I sit down once again with my friend and musician Nick Goldston for what might be our most honest talk yet. We cover everything from the emotional aftermath of racing an Ironman to the evolving relationship between creativity, music, and meaning—and what happens when AI starts imitating the human soul.Nick opens up about the quiet transformation he’s experienced through music, how he teaches emotional authenticity to his students, and why empathy may be the last frontier of human connection. We go deep on religion, truth, AI, and consciousness, asking: what makes something real? What makes it human?This one is raw, philosophical, and full of heart—from creative process to heartbreak, forgiveness, and the beauty of just dancing again.Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA Nick’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/nickgoldston/ SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

A little different this week. I decided to take a break from the usual interviews to talk with you guys one-on-one. I just got back from Tennessee, where I visited family, met my four-month-old niece for the first time, and raced 103 miles through the mountains of Georgia. But what really hit me was a moment with my sister—she gave me my dad’s old “World’s Greatest Dad” hat, something I hadn’t seen since 2006. With my wife now 20 weeks pregnant, that gift carried a weight I wasn’t prepared for.I share what that moment brought up for me—grief, gratitude, and a clearer sense of what kind of father I want to be. I also talk about how my faith has reshaped the way I understand love and purpose, what it’s meant to stay clean and sober, and why I’m trying to build this podcast the same way an oak tree grows—slow, steady, and strong.I wrap up with a look ahead to episode 200, the launch of Nothing Novel, and where I hope this show is headed. Thanks for listening and for being part of this journey with me.Nothing Novel: No website yet - but I am working on it!Episode #200 Survey: https://forms.gle/s72MemFFdHuL7g8DA My IG: https://www.instagram.com/seth_t_hill/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Former draft-legal triathlete turned Adidas Terrex trail runner Eli Hemming joins me from Europe ahead of World Champs to talk swapping Olympic cycles for alpine miles, racing UTMB week (CCC), and why 2025 will be “Taber & Eli doing Taber & Eli.” We get into belief-driven training (and racing more because it’s fun), social-media detox and attention-span rehab, growing up homeschooled in eastern Colorado, coffee nerdery (yes, the caffeine-molecule tattoo), pacing JFK 50 while learning not to quit, and building a simple life in Kremmling near his wife’s family ranch. We also wander into head vs. heart decision-making and the scary honesty of “nothingness” after death—and why that makes the present matter more.Eli’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/eli_hemming/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode I sit down with Ian Boswell—former WorldTour pro, now gravel racer, Wahoo leader, husband, father, and Vermont farmhouse fixer. We trace his journey from racing the Tour de France with Team Sky to building a life surrounded by family, gardens, and 250-year-old plaster walls.Ian and I dive into what it means to shift identity when sport no longer defines you, how leadership looks different inside the peloton versus at home, and why self-reliance (yes, even fixing hydraulic hoses) matters. We talk about community, faith, mortality, and the legacy of his friend Sule Kangangi, whose vision for East African cycling lives on through Team Amani.What stood out most for me was Ian’s answer to my last question: the message he wants to leave his daughters when they turn ten. His words—about showing up fully and going all in—are a reminder I think all of us can take to heart.Ian’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/ian_boswell/ SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Pro cyclist-turned-creator Phil Gaimon returns for Round 2 to pull back the curtain further on “the worst retirement ever.” We get the real behind-the-scenes of putting on Phil’s Cookie Fondo and Whiskey Tango—last-minute espresso truck rescues, county crews dynamiting boulders, volunteer scrambles, and the relentless safety calculus of hosting thousands of riders. Phil talks candidly about why he hates the word “influencer,” setting lanes for what he will (and won’t) weigh in on, and how his anti-doping stance and cycling advocacy shaped his voice.We dig into the creator economy without the gloss: YouTube vs. sponsorships, resisting rage-bait thumbnails, learning editing late, and the quiet reality that many “pros” and influencers aren’t paid like you think. Phil also reflects on aging as an athlete, redefining goals when PRs stop coming, and why professionalism doesn’t have to depend on a result sheet.SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ Phil’s YT: https://www.youtube.com/@worstretirementeverPhil’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/philgaimon/Phil’s Cookie Fondo: https://www.philsfondo.com/

Polish triathlete Gabriela “Gabi” Gaweł sits down with me to trace a late-blooming athletic journey shaped by loss, resilience, and a cross-border life. Gabi shares how losing her father at 15 rippled through the next decade, why therapy became the turning point, and how learning to slow down in the pool became a metaphor for pacing life. She talks about growing up near the Ukrainian border, cultural humor gaps, and the confidence she found training in Tucson’s protected bike paths.We get into sibling dynamics (the brother who said she “couldn’t” — and later bought her first bike), starting triathlon from zero during COVID, navigating visas between the U.S. and Canada, and the very Tucson way she met pro triathlete Mark Dubrick. Gabi closes with practical advice for anyone carrying unprocessed hurt: ask for help, expect work, and stay consistent.Gabriela’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/gabriela_gawel/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Sam Parsons—pro runner, creative, and co-founder of Faves—goes deep on passion, failure, and what’s next. We trace his path from Wilmington to Boulder, missing two Olympic teams (a torn calf in 2021, heat collapse in 2024), and why he calls “positive resiliency” the greatest competitive skill. Sam opens up about the uncle who shaped him at 16, chosen family, faith, curiosity, anxiety during big life transitions (engagement, potential move to LA), and how he’s learning to let goals “come to him” instead of forcing the grind. We also dig into his nightmare-fun Vermont trail race, what track taught him about leadership, and the mission behind Faves—building athlete shop pages that actually pay athletes (without clunky promo codes). Candid, energetic, and surprisingly vulnerable.Sam’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/ Faves: faves.xyzSQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

In this episode, I sit down with David Roshak, CEO of DMR Capital, to trace a career that arcs from Big 4 accounting and Level 3 boardrooms to early-stage cyber investing, mentoring founders, and chasing Ironman finish lines. Dave shares candid stories—growing up near Warren Buffett in Omaha (yes, awkward restroom run-ins), a father who captained 747s, swapping a high-travel CFO life for a self-directed fund, and the hard reset that divorce forced on his priorities.They dig into what it means to trade control for influence as a board member, why time (not money) is the scarcest investment, and how to design goals you’ll actually live by. The conversation winds through mentorship, friendship, and community; the cultish joy of triathlon (and wearing too much swag); religious skepticism and mortality; new-dad advice; and learning to look up—from the Willamette River to Red Rock Canyon to the late-race finish chute.David’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/dmr2.0/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Physical therapist, professional triathlete, and lifelong musician, Caitlin Alexander sits down with Seth to talk about who she really is—and why she’s built a life that isn’t defined by just one label. Caitlin opens up about ADHD, empathy as a superpower, and how a justice sensitivity pulls her to speak up. She traces an unlikely path from Virginia’s green hills and NYC’s music scene to Colorado, where she now runs a cash-based PT and bike-fit clinic, balances pro racing with entrepreneurship, and learns what sustainable performance actually looks like.They dive into identity beyond sport, abusive coaching cultures vs. true longevity, why community matters when injury or burnout hits, and how music still unlocks emotion and recovery. Caitlin shares candidly about a rough race season, choosing joy over grind, leaning on her husband Brian, and getting excited to experience Kona—this time not racing.Caitlin’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/caitalexander/HU Performance: https://www.instagram.com/hu.performance/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Cyril B. (co-founder of PURPOSE, based in Singapore) joins Seth to unpack what it really takes to build a performance apparel brand engineered for brutal heat and humidity. A Swiss native with an LVMH/Tag Heuer past, Cyril shares how he went from luxury watches to heat-obsessed tri kits (Hyper Mesh), why Southeast Asian culture shaped the product, and how diversity and inclusivity became core to the brand.Beyond business, Cyril opens up about the partnership that makes it possible—his marriage—plus fatherhood, identity, faith, and the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. He talks Kona struggles, prepping for the furnace that is IRONMAN Langkawi, and why he’d rather fail the right way than “win” by compromising ethics.Cyril’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/tridaddy_sg/PURPOSE IG: https://www.instagram.com/teampurpose/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Two-time world champion triathlete and entrepreneur Chris “Macca” McCormack joins Seth for a candid dive into life after elite sport: the brutal honesty endurance racing teaches, the illusion of “high performance” in the boardroom, and why risk-taking can’t end when your racing career does. From collecting marathon majors to raising kids, building Super League/SuperTri and the MANA Group, navigating COVID as a sports operator, and exploring meditation and Buddhist ideas of peace—Macca opens up about ambition, aging, family, grief, and redefining success. He talks bandwidth, ADD tendencies, why great teams beat great ideas, how he evaluates founders, and the future of tokenizing sports assets. It’s part playbook, part therapy session, and fully Macca: direct, fast-moving, and deeply human.Chris’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/maccanow/Mana SG IG: https://www.instagram.com/mana_seg/ SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

At just 23, short-course pro triathlete John Reed has already lived a life defined by movement—across states as a military kid, through hard choices between the Navy and sport, and now on the world triathlon circuit. In this conversation, John shares how constant change shaped his fearlessness, why working with mentors like Ryan Bolton and Corey Rich has grounded him, and how his faith gives him peace when doors close and others open. We dive into the challenges of staying even-keeled in a self-focused sport, the value of small but strong relationships, and what it means to care deeply while conserving energy for the moments that matter. From his family of seven siblings to his Olympic ambitions, John’s story is one of discipline, humility, and a big heart.John’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.reed11/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠ 

Klodian is back! This time, diving deep into faith, doubt, and what it means to live with intention. Klodian shares his journey into the Latter-day Saints church, the questions he still wrestles with, and how his relationship with God has shaped his family and his values.From childhood experiences exploring different religions to surviving a life-threatening illness in college, Klodian reflects on how serendipitous moments shaped his belief system and personal growth. Along the way, we explore tough questions about suffering, good versus evil, and navigating gray areas in faith. Klodian also opens up about fatherhood, marriage, and the lessons he’s learned about time, purpose, and love.This is an honest, vulnerable discussion about religion, relationships, and the pursuit of living with intention—full of laughter, reflection, and perspective.Klodian’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/klodiangosling/SQ Socks: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/sq-merch⁠ SQ Newsletter: ⁠https://stupidquestions.show/pages/newsletter-signup⁠