Type 2 Fun Podcast

Being a Whitewater rafting guide is a seasonal job like no other. Employees work and camp all summer while making money and life long friends. For most guides once the season is over they move on to something else uncertain if they will be back the following year. In this episode we talk to Trey from All Outdoors CA Whitewater Rafting and hear about his experience as a guide and how he's transitioned this to a year round career.If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram:https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/OZ Tent - The 30 second Overlanding Tenthttps://amzn.to/4beM2ncAll Outdoors California Whitewater Raftinghttps://www.youtube.com/ @AOrafting https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/104470144285218/Treyhttps://www.instagram.com/treywilliamarmstrong/Chapters:00:00 Opening00:16 Introduction04:55 Getting Started08:50 The Guide Community11:58 Dam Fed vs Natural Rafting12:47 Summer Community14:54 Living Arrangements20:04 Out of Season Jobs24:20 Transitioning to Full Time33:18 Progression35:50 Guide Skills42:08 Kayaking44:40 Customer Service Skills50:07 Team Focus56:00 Stories01:03:34 Closing Remarks

Hunting plays a crucial role in conservation by acting as a primary tool for managing wildlife populations, providing significant financial support for conservation efforts through hunting license fees, and encouraging responsible stewardship of habitats, ensuring healthy ecosystems for both hunted and non-hunted species. In this episode we dive into this with Jarrord through his stories and the history of hunting.American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon by Steven Rinellahttps://amzn.to/43jwqgrIf you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagramhttps://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/Chapters:00:00 Opening00:40 Introduction01:59 Hunting To Me07:56 Food On the Table11:16 History19:43 Hunting for Conservation31:16 South African Hunt39:00 Day 149:53 Closing Thoughts

​ Riley tells us about her quest to run 50 marathons in each of the 50 states and the challenges of running multiple, some times back to back, marathons in a year. Despite this ongoing journey she returns to run the Disney Marathon weekend each year to see old friends and enjoy the incredibly magical event. This episode was great and gave me a bit of encouragement for the marathons I plan to run this year and into the future.Favorite Running Accessory - Flip Belthttps://amzn.to/3EzG3NuCheck out Riley on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rmfickfack/Chapters:00:00 Opening00:22 Introduction01:53 50 State Marathon Challenge05:15 Training for Multiple Marathons a Year10:12 Listen to your body12:35 Lessons Learned15:58 Discipline, finding your why19:08 Favorite Races24:56 Disney Marathon31:23 Community33:26 Small vs. Large Races35:35 Disney Marathon Continued39:24 Running Accolades43:23 What's Next47:50 Stories and Sendoffs

Miss Cory Coffey comes on to reflect on her career as a BMX rider. She tells us about riding with the guys in the early days and finding a community of female riders on the "Women of Freestyle" forums. Cory tells us how this community paved the way for the women's competitive scene and how it lead to her world travels and ultimately competing in the X games. Newly retired from the sport Cory reflects on this journey and shares how she plans to maintain her love for the sport through her kids and the people she coaches. This episode was great and I loved hearing about the raise of women's BMX through Cory's eyes. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast If you want to hear more about the "Women of Freestyle" check out this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97rvCCCeDFc Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:29 Introduction 04:18 Competition and Sponsors 06:32 Going Global 08:48 Accolades and the X Games 16:11 BMX Event Structure 19:06 UCI - Union Cycliste Internationale 22:53 Where has BMX Taken you 28:41 Reflections/Whats next 32:17 Coaching 36:12 Injuries 42:52 Stories 46:00 Closing Thoughts

There are two main approaches to fishing: passive and active. Each offers its own benefits, providing opportunities for relaxation and reflection in the great outdoors. In this episode, Eli joins us to explore these differences, highlighting how he uses active fishing—specifically fly fishing—to discover remote, untouched areas and fish where few dare to venture. This episode centers on the pursuit of uncovering new locations and mastering a fishing style that is both challenging and uniquely rewarding Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:24 Introduction 01:27 Fly Fishing 03:12 Active vs Passive Fishing 07:00 Active Fishing in Colorado 10:42 The Pursuit of Fishing NEW Ground 15:25 Fly vs Spin Casting 19:31 Spirituality and Lessons Learned 25:57 Tennessee Fishing 34:05 Upcoming Fishing Adventures 37:23 Stories 40:17 Conservation 43:55 Shoutouts and Sendoffs If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing. https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/

Chris Desmond works fulltime while traveling the world. With a goal of seeing the 63 National Parks he's always on the go looking for ways to offset his costs while keeping a full time (Non Remote) job. By sharing his stories and renting out living spaces in his house he's been able to offset costs and fund his many adventures. Hear Chris's tale and see how you can maximize your travel time while working full time. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:22 Introduction 03:43 Adventures and Social Account 09:12 Tips - Traveling with a Full Time Job 10:10 Flights vs Local Travel 13:04 Cutting Costs with Partnerships 16:29 Dispersed Camping 18:54 Goal to Visit all National Parks 25:13 2025 Goals 26:55 Solo vs Group Hiking 33:41 Stories 39:50 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts Checkout Chris Desmond's Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZPaHyWz8c9nd4M002WZeTQ https://www.instagram.com/cdesmondtravel/ Links and Sponsorships: https://ioverlander.com/ https://thedyrt.com/ https://www.alltrails.com/ https://www.rexby.com/cdesmondtravel https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/ https://www.stio.com/ https://gomoterra.com/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast

Today I hop on the Segment Podcast to reminisce about the many guests I have had on the show. We draw parallels to Mountain Biking and other Type 2 Fun sports and see what makes these people tick. All my guests have found community through their desire to push them selves both mentally and physically. It was a great time being interviewed by Mark and Joey and getting a chance to share what I've observed between all of these sports and interact with his Podcast and Mountain biking Community! Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:32 Intro 01:47 Mark Intro 03:12 Joey Intro 07:11 Live Show 14:28 Type 2 Fun Introduction 17:04 Michigan 24:11 What is Type 2 Fun? 27:24 Mountain Biking Type 2 Fun Pitch 29:17 Type 2 Fun Commonality 36:02 Favorite Episodes 42:28 Mountain Biking 48:38 E Biking - Stories and Experience 57:16 Community 01:01:51 Flat Tire Experience 01:06:17 Downstream Effects 01:11:32 Closing Thoughts If you want to see more content like this, please consider checking us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast Checkout The Segment Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@THESEGMENTPR https://www.instagram.com/the_segment_pr/

Mark Deering created the Dragon Adventure Base Camp to bring people to Michigan and grown the biking community surrounding the Dragon Trail. This trail is known across the United States and aims to bring people to the state to check it out and see all that Michigan has to offer. In this episode we hear about Mark's story into mountain biking along side the development of this trail and how this passion turned into something so much bigger. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:14 Intro 01:47 Dragon Adventure Base Camp 03:01 Pure Michigan 05:42 Base Camp Origin 08:34 Draw to West Michigan 12:28 Building Out the Base Camp 15:20 Mountain Biking Journey and Group Rides 20:58 Michigan Meetup Scene 27:43 Youtube Channel 29:56 Lansing Motorcycle Club 31:15 Stories 40:25 Buddy System 42:30 Shoutouts and Send offs If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Checkout Mark and the Dragon Adventure Base Camp: https://www.youtube.com/@Adventures-mark-amy https://www.instagram.com/adventures_with_remax_mark/ https://www.thedragon.us/ https://dragonadventuresbasecamp.com/

Anthony comes on to talk about his many big game hunting adventures. We dive into what its like to solo hunt and the mental and physical toughness you need to preserver in the wilderness. After telling a few stories we focus on how pushing yourself trickles down into your day to day life and makes an lasting impression on your kids and your loved ones. Don't be complacent, push yourself and live a long life for you and your family. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:37 Introduction 02:52 Mental vs. Physical Toughness 07:21 Solo Hunting in Grizzly Country 15:03 Solo Hunting 17:58 Reflections in the Mountains 19:55 Setting Examples for Your Kids 24:07 Elk Hunt with Middle Schooler 26:57 Accountability to your Schedule 36:10 Mental vs Physical Strength 46:53 Appreciation for Food 46:53 Shoutouts and Final Thoughts Bear Shock® Ultra Lightweight Electric Fence – BEFhttps://amzn.to/4i5OdMS If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoberti/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

Seamus's passion for playing outside has taken him from Wisconsin to Utah where he spends his free time Backcountry Skiing around the Salt Lake City area. In this episode we talk about the popularity of this sport and how it allows you to see the world in a different way and find endless opportunities for bottomless untouched powder. Combining his love for hiking and skiing Seamus gets to avoid the crowded resorts and make his own adventures scaling up mountain passes and having adventures that few get to enjoy. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:16 Introduction 03:33 Midwest Skiing 06:13 Ski Resorts vs. Backcounty 09:43 Draw to Backcountry 14:12 Loveland Pass 18:14 Winter Hiking 22:01 Backcountry vs. Cross Country 22:47 Gear, Food and Hydration 30:54 Backcountry Skiing Revolution 33:43 Next Steps 43:04 Stories 48:53 Shoutouts and Sendoffs 51:10 Tips for Getting Started If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLyt0zvzuXIybePGXdKDzQ https://www.instagram.com/seamus.dolan/ Seamus Starting Gear: Salomon 2024 QST 106 173cm Skis - https://amzn.to/4g0Sf7z Salomon N S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Ski Binding - https://amzn.to/41gq9B9 Salomon Shift Pro 120 Ski boots - https://amzn.to/48X4n77 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

Skylar comes on to tell us about the world of free ride jet skiing within the Midwest. After college he needed an alternative to Snowmobiling and discovered a world where people take custom standing jetskis out on Lake Michigan to hit the waves. This journey has led him and a buddy to make a pact and ride at least once every month of the year. With improving technology and wet suits we talk about this small community and some of the events free riders participate in around the United States. This was a very fun episode about jet skiing that I didn't know existed in my own home state! Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:29 Intro 01:18 Snowmobiling at Tech 02:40 Discovering Free Riding 08:23 Wave Rave- Finding the Midwest Community 10:11 Buying a Super Jet and Wet Suit 11:12 Silver Lake Sand Dunes w/ Kids 13:19 Pure Michigan 15:47 Free Ride Conditions/Styles 20:30 Building a Free Ride Ski 27:07 Local Community 34:27 Winter Riding 36:19 Wind and Wave Safety 38:16 Stories 43:49 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: / typetwofunpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast Skylar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanda_boo/ Midwest Freeride Community: https://www.instagram.com/waterslutmafia Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

Wade, and his family grew up paddling around Texas. Now he competes in Endurance Canoe Races around the world. I first found out about this sport from the Au Sable River Marathon in my home state of Michigan and had to have some one on to share about their experience paddling these very unique events. We dive into all the challenges of these races from portaging, technology and all the things that effect your speed and performance. This episode was great and I'm already looking to get a partner and train for this event some day in my own state. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:21 Introduction 04:10 What is Endurance Canoe Racing 08:29 Evolution of the Sport with Technology 24:49 Notable Canoe Races 31:55 Portaging 41:30 Role of a Team Captain 48:34 Au Sable River Marathon 54:32 Triple Crown 58:02 Stories 01:05:03 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

Meaghan Hackinen, is a Kelowna-based ultra-cyclist, 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 Europe’s highest paved roads. She is a multi-faceted rider with a dozen women’s wins, several FKTs, as well as the course record at the World 24-Hour Time Trial Championships. Meaghan is the 2024 Tour Divide women’s division winner. She has an MFA in Writing and is the author of South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels, a Kobo Emerging Writing Prize finalist, and Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race (NeWest Press). In this episode we take a different approach from her typical interviews and talk about reflection both on and off the bike. So many great things happen when the body is working and the mind is firing on all cylinders. Some call it runners high and its profound. We had a chance to talk about some of these larger epiphanies and the benefits of documenting and reflecting on your journeys over time. Let us know how you liked this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:17 Intro 03:23 Reflecting 05:04 Writing 13:12 You're Stronger Than You Think 14:47 Everything Doesn't Have to Be Epic 17:19 Discipline and Training 23:35 Discipline with Writing 25:26 Struggles With Kids 27:41 Sparking Inspiration with Audio 30:05 Stories 33:44 Self Supported Events 42:52 Shoutouts If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast Meaghan's Books and Channels: Shifting Gears: https://a.co/d/6IF9xLI South Away: https://a.co/d/8r6eWtd Website: www.meaghanhackinen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghanhackinen/ Facebook: @meaghanhackinen Strava: MeaghanHackinen Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

Allen has a burning passion for helping people on and off the bike. This energy comes out in the podcast as Allen talks his passion for mountain biking. Through is experience and we dive into many ways to level up your skills on a bike. Allen coaches people of all experience levels and focuses on giving them the confidence to approach different trails and features. Through his sponsorships he has traveled to many different events and seen the power of community in his state and across the United States. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:22 Intro 02:07 Mountain Biking in your area 03:16 Growing up 05:32 Letting your imagination Run 07:23 Work 09:08 Coaching 11:36 Confidence 14:37 Sponsors 17:35 Events 23:37 Bikes and Upgrades 30:42 Community 34:43 Shoutouts and Sendoffs If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@allenm456 https://www.instagram.com/allenm456/

We made it to episode 50! Thank you everybody for listening along on this Journey. Its been a complete blast talking to all these guests from around the world and having an opportunity to hear their story. Here are some clips from our most recent episodes that have inspired me to try new things and stay active. I hope you enjoy this unique episode and thank you for celebrating 50 episodes with us. We have a lot more in the pipeline. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram. https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast/videos https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/?next=%2F 00:00 Intro 00:50 Joel Ultra/Iron Man 04:15 Mike Houndsman 10:10 Stephen Body Building 15:11 Jordan Off Roading 17:02 Dan Mountain Athlete 19:06 Salty Beard Bikepacker 22:06 Harrison Snowskating 28:08 Mick Bikepacking 32:31 Emlyn Mountain Boarding 36:06 Talon Dirbike Racing Full Episode Links: #48 Joel Ultra/Iron Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6Su4VPlwU&t=1287s #49 Mike Houndsman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX8lxoBat1U&t=1s #47 Stephen Body Building - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZsI-jv7e_Y&t=1s #46 Jordan Off Roading - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qhDCFnYZ1o&t=901s #45 Dan Mountain Athlete - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konYqveJl04&t=1s #44 Salty Beard Bikepacker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwHMINNRlmc&t=854s #43 Harrison Snowskating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_M-h7Ukw2c&t=2s #42 Mick Bikepacking - https://studio.youtube.com/video/6_h_mwW60QQ/edit #41 Emlyn Mountain Boarding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG1b3eWEMmM&t=4s #40 Talon Dirbike Racing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXRBPff2Pqw&t=22s

Mike, a 4th generation houndsman, comes on the show to educate about the basics of hunting with hounds. He explains what breeds have the best traits for this type of hunting and the extensive training that goes into prepping the dogs to hunt different animals such as bear, fox and mountain lions. If you're fresh to this sport like I was I recommend checking out this episode and learning what it takes to be a master houndsman. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram and Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast Chapters: 00:00Opening 00:18Introduction 01:04Evolution of the Sport 04:36Dog Breeds and Traits 08:30Different Animal Hunts 11:51Chasing Bear 15:10Gray Fox 16:49Mountain Lions 20:36Types of Barks 24:58Training Hounds 38:26Hunting Environment and Sleeping 45:10Story Time 55:24Outro and Sendoffs

Joel is a Endurance athlete who works for Yosemite National Park out in Colorado. He used to way over 300lbs and one day decided he was sick of it. Through a long and obsessive journey Joel has ran several full iron man and ultra marathon events all while being a very present father. His rigorous schedule has him up early in the morning so that he can get his workouts in, make it to work and still have time to attend his kids sporting events and even inspiring and motivating them to pursue their athletics. Be sure to check out more of Joels adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeltommygunthompson/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/

Stephen comes on to talk about his 10 year fitness journey and how he built muscle in the gym. Stephen took a little friendly competition and turned his skinny self into a muscle head who for a short period of time considered getting into bodybuilding. This episode goes through all the tips and tricks he learned throughout this process along with some guiding principals to help make your lifting journey a success. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/

Jordan moved out to Utah for the hiking and the snow but quickly fell in love with discovering secret places through off roading with his 4 runner. With minimal upgrades Jordan spends most of his time finding new trails and pushing the limits of his vehicle. We talk about how capable stock trucks and SUVs are these days how it only takes a little bit of ground clearance and passion to explore areas of the world that most people will never see. Be sure to check out more of Jordan's Adventures: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jordansvc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordan.s.vc/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast

Dan is a Mountain Athlete is always pushing him self to build out his skills in everything he does. We talk about the pursuit to get better each day so that we can grow our skill set and do harder and more technical things in the future. Dan applies this philosophy in marathon running, hiking, ice climbing, skiing and everything in between. Check out this episode to get inspire yourself to join the type 2 fun movement. Be sure to check out more of Dan's Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@AnOccasionalAdventurer If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing on youtube and instagram. https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/

Salty Beard's the creator of the Caves and Coves event joins us to talk about getting involved in your community and embracing the Type 2 Fun lifestyle. His insight helps newcomers overcome their fears and start doing new things. Type 2 Fun is a sliding scale and doing anything that pushes your current comfort zone should be celebrated. With this in mind Salty Beard created the Caves and Coves bikepacking event that incentivizes people to take a moment and enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island. Check out this episode to get inspire yourself to join the type 2 fun movement. Be sure to check out more of Salty Beard's adventures: https://www.youtube.com/@SaltyBeard_Adventures ‪https://www.instagram.com/saltybeard_adventures/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/

Harrison Bell is pushing the limits of the Snowskating scene and making waves with his unique riding style and custom snowskate. Inspired by Skwal skiiers of the 90s and the latest technology in board sports Harrison continues to build and iterate on his one of a kind custom snow skate allowing him to define what he believes is the next generation of the sport. Tune in and nerd out as we talk about all the engineering and design considerations that went into designing and defining this unique style of riding with goal to set the world snow skate speed record! Be sure to check out more of Harrison's adventures: @harrisonbell1193 https://www.instagram.com/bellharrison/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: / typetwofunpodcast

Mick Collins has seen the world through his passion of biking. Getting into biking at a young age led him to competing professionally and touring the vast country side of Europe. Today Mick lives in the UK where he works at a bike shop, guides bike tours and teaches bike safety to young kids getting into biking. When he's not working with bikes he's doing ultra events and epic rides across many countries and continents. Mick's deep passion illustrates how to leverage a passion to make a living and see the world. Be sure to check out more of Mick's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/mick_collins_1/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdmO2YIFbuR9giH_vrldpw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/

Today we talk to Emlyn about the history of mountain boarding in both the UK and US. Emlyn got into mountain boarding from a young age and now rides competitively with the support of his sponsor MSB Mountain Bords. Emlyn got the opportunity to compete in the World Mountainboard Championship where he took 1st in his division with his skills in Freestyle, Downhill and Boardercross. Be sure to check out more of Emlyn's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/emlyn._/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdmO2YIFbuR9giH_vrldpw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

Today we talk to Talon about his 3 experiences riding the International Six Days' Enduro. He tells us how from a young age he always had a dream to attend this event and all it took to get there. Talon dives into the details of Enduro racing and what it was like representing team USA oversees in the ISDE. Be sure to check out more of Talon's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/tsoenksen118/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast

Today we talk to Christian about his experience getting and maintaining his pilots license. We talk about what it takes to acquire and manage a plane and what you can do financially to spread out the expense. Christian talks about all the different levels of licenses and the requirements that go into each one. This was a fascinating discussion that got very deep into what it takes to be a pilot and own your own aircraft. Now buckle up, sit back and relax on this episode of the Type 2 Fun Podcast. Be sure to check out more of Christian's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/cool_chedda_vibes/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast

Today we have Jade on who spent 15 months bikepacking through Europe and Asia. Jade tells about this trip and the many challenges and cultures she got to experience along the way. We discuss how bikepacking has evolved in the last decade and the event she's competed in throughout the years. Tune in and get inspired on this episode of the Type 2 Fun podcast. Be sure to check out more of Jade's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/jade_saskia/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast

Inspired by may of the guests on this show and the support of my family I have completed my first marathon in 3 hours 53 minutes . Chris and I hopped on a podcast episode to reflect on the training process, race day and lessons learned from running this event as a father. After completing this event I have a new found respect for marathon runners and truly believe that anybody can do one if they take their training seriously and set aside the time. If you are considering running for your first marathon feel free to reach out and discuss with myself and Chris, we'd love to give you the extra push. Like and Follow to hear more inspiring stories on the High Quality Fun Podcast. 7 Lessons Learned Training for My First Marathon as a Father: BUILD BETTER HABBITS - Training for a marathon while being a good dad, forced me to build better habits. I started getting to bed sooner and drinking less. ME TIME - Having the alone time with my thoughts during longer runs was monumental to my mental state. Gave me time to think through a lot. MENTAL STRENGTH - Not only are you training your body to run the distance but you are training your mind get you there and to overcome other struggles. CALORIES AND HYDRATION - I've never ran an event where you are exhausting all calorie reserves. Its very important to intake water and calories throughout the event to ensure you have fuel left in the tank to get across the finish line. TEAMWORK - With any relationship its important to plan and align on goals. For us we didn't want to sacrifice our social life or time with our kids. We had to work closely with each other to carve out time that worked for us as a unit and adjust based on the day to day. GRACE AND FLEXIBILITY - The training schedule you found online should not be treated as gospel. Things will come up and you may get injured. Don't beat yourself up you can tweak the schedule to work with your needs. As long as you are able to do the longer runs and grow that distance over time you will be successful! RECOVERY - Training for a First marathon introduced a lot of new pains and soreness. These were scary at first and could have put me out of commission but talking with other runners it turns out this was common and was easily fixed with rest, icing, and stretching. Sign up for this link to get all these lessons direct to your inbox. https://highqualityfun.eo.page/csv6t If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Welcome to the HQF podcast where tough times make good stories. On todays episode we talk to Allen a bickpacker from England who recently completed the Highland Trail 550 which is a 550 mile bike ride that explores the most rugged and remote terrain in the Scottish Highlands. Allen tells us how he got into bikepacking, the community he's built around it and the different races and adventures he's done with friends living off his bike. Oh and if you are listening to this episode on Allen's page be sure to check out the High quality fun page and visa versa. Now strap in and pedal along to this episode of the HQF podcast. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ Depending on where you are tuning into this episode be sure to check out more of Allen's adventures and the High Quality Fun page below: https://www.youtube.com/@high-quality-fun/featured https://www.youtube.com/c/allenboardman If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/ https://www.instagram.com/allen.boardman/

Welcome to the high quality fun podcast where tough times make good stories. On todays episode Jesse Cody, shares his journey from struggling with mental health issues to finding solace and purpose through hiking the Appalachian trail. Despite the difficulties, he finds solace and healing in nature, forming deep connections with fellow hikers and finding purpose in developing a nonprofit called hike the good hike. Through this non profit he's hiked more than 10,000 miles helping spread awareness and seeks to inspire others to overcome their own struggles by embracing the healing power of the wilderness. Stay tuned for this episode of the High Quality Fun Podcast Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ Be sure to check out more of Jesses adventures Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hikethegoodhike/ Non Profit - https://www.hikethegoodhike.org/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider checking out our channels https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/ https://www.youtube.com/@high-quality-fun/

Welcome to the HQF podcast where tough times make good stories. On todays episode we talk to Iris Pessey a seasoned endurance athlete who grew up in the French Alps with her Twin brother. Growing up here allowed her to pick up, cross country skiing, from a young age which ultimately lead to lots of competition including the artic circle race which we discuss at length. Iris now spends her time coaching, competing in skyrunning and paragliding back home. Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of the HQF podcast. Be sure to check out more of Iris's adventures on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pesseytte/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram and Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdmO2YIFbuR9giH_vrldpw

Harvey Lewis, a well known Ultra Marathon Runner who fully embodies the Ultra lifestyle. Harvey has won the Badwater 135 (twice), and is the current world record holder for Backyard Ultras (450 miles/108 hours). In this short episode we had the chance to riff about some of these events and the fascinating world of ultra running along with his good friend and crew chief Judd who has been vital in Harvey's success. Peer down the Ultra Marathon rabbit hole and into the mind of Harvey on this episode of the HQF podcast. Be sure to check out more of Harvey Lewis's adventures on: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@HarveyandKelly If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to Stephanie who has raised her 3, soon to be 4, kids in nature through different hikes and travels. We quickly bond over our desire to get our kids outside and put our families in challenging situations early in their lives because we don't want to wait until the kids are much older. This mentality leads to a ton of struggles and stresses but has taught her kids how to explore and problem solve while also making her a better mother. Through documenting these adventures Stephanie has met a lot of like minded people around the world and has even started leading backpacking trips for moms as an opportunity to share these adventures with others who are curious about traveling as a family. We end the episode with a lesson about the importance of staying calm and remaining rational when things go south as she tells a story about getting rescued by helicopter in Hawaii with the whole family. As someone who aspires to raise my kids in nature and take them on adventures it was great hearing from some one who has been doing it for a lot longer than me. Tune in and take note on this episode of the HQF podcast. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkdmO2YIFbuR9giH_vrldpw #highqualityfun #podcast #type2fun #adventurefamily #adventure #AdventurePodcast #hiking #mentalhealth #nature #landscape #instagravel #mountains #travel #altitude #hike #trail #hikinglife #hikingadventures #family #idahoadventures #idahowilderness #idahoexplored #adventurefail #womenwhoexplore #adventureiscalling #idahodaily #idaholife

Today we talk to Puddin who has solo hiked over 8500 miles through the United States within 2 years. This impressive milage begun on a whim and acted as a method to find herself when she was so uncertain about the world and her surroundings. Who would have known that starting the Appalachian trail with almost no experience would lead to such an amazing adventure. We talked about how she made the decision to start this hiking journey and how its evolved into an ongoing through hike that has redefined her life. It was great talking with Puddin about this wild journey and the community shes built around it. At one point in the episode she tells us how she survived a terrible storm that ended up giving her severe hypothermia and ultimately put her trip on hold for a few days. The kindness of strangers helped her in this situation, along with many others, which helped restore her faith humanity. We end the episode by reflecting through it all and discussing what is next her. Will she extend her trip into year three or take a break from it allTune in to find out on this episode of the High Quality Fun Podcast.Be sure to check out more of Puddin's adventures on:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEXXUlcLJ2Wn5_csGJ45HpgIf you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to Kris who just recently completed the Iron Dog Pro Class. The Iron Dog is a 2500 mile snowmobile race in Alaska that took him and his teammate 5 days to complete. The Iron dog is considered the worlds longest and toughest snowmobile race in the world and after hearing about the hell these racers go through during this race I absolutely believe it. Riders are required to carry an extensive list of survival gear incase things go south and often rely on the locals and other teams to help them maintain their sleds and carry on. There is a ton of strategy involved in this event regarding when to take a break and when to ride based on weather conditions. Kris kicks off the episode by telling us about how he got into snowmobiling living in Alaska and how its led to him riding professionally throughout his life. As some one who snowmobiled in college it was super fun to hear about this event and the level of skill needed to complete this brutal event. Kris's excitement comes out as he explains the different senecios, hiccups and landscapes he had to conquer and how it was all worth it getting to be one of 15 teams to cross that finish line. Tune in to this episode of the HQF podcast.If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->Today we talk to Chapin who tells us about his 3 motorcycle trips through different parts of Central America. Each trip involved a new group of friends, a new country and new mishaps. Chapin is the one who inspired us to do a similar trip through Costa Rica that I still consider one of our most adventurous trips to date and it was great comparing his experiences to ours. With each and every trip Chapin and his friends found themselves winging it by only booking the motorcycles and their plane tickets ahead of time. This unscheduled trip forced them to be fully immersed in the culture and lean on the locals in ways they never expected. This story is full of mishaps that you don't want to miss on this episode of the High Quality Fun Podcast.If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to Stephen about mine and Chelsea's honeymoon trip to Santorini, Greece where we crammed in three full days of activities after some major jet lag. We did a sunrise hike, rented a side by side to tour the island and did a catamaran cruise. While honey moons are not meant to be high quality fun we found our selves in several hilarious situations that lead to some good stories. With a layover in Paris, we had the opportunity to explore an additional beautiful city and share a few note worthy stories of our short visit. Tune in to hear more, on this episode of the High Quality Fun Podcast.If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to John tells us about the community he's found within Ultra running and all the different people he's met while getting into this sport. We dive into the different races he's done and the insane events people run around the United States in all types of weather and terrain. John has dropped out of his fair share of events but loves chasing the next race and the extensive training that goes into each one. It was great to speak to John and share our experiences balancing family and long runs as I train for my first marathon. I hope you enjoy getting to know john on this episode of the high quality fun podcast. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

In today's episode we talk to Prakhar who tells us about a crippling back injury he had from a young age and how he overcame it despite doctors diagnostics. Prakhar goes into how this back pain dictated his college choice and set him on a educational journey to solve the issue for himself through extensive research and exercise. Today Prakhar is one of the most agile, strong and overall fit people I know and you would never have known that 10 short years ago he was bed ridden unable to walk around the house. This episode shows the power of skepticism and the importance of critical thinking when navigating life. We unbox this and talk about how this mindset has pushed him forward in all aspects of his life. Towards the end we get heady and talk about calisthenics and visualizing the body while exercising.Stay tuned and hear about how Prakhar's obsession for improvement has led to such a monumental physical and mental transformation on this episode of the High Quality Fun Podcast. Be sure to check out more of Prakhar's adventures on:Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@prakhar.odysseyTheir Website - https://digital-creativs-inc.ck.page/newsletter If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

In today's episode we talk about how Taylor quit her job, purchased an RV and toured the United States for 4 months with her now ex boyfriend. bTaylor tells us about how they acquired the RV, the renovations they did to it and the shitty lessons they quickly learned while living on the road. The trip allowed her to leave her home town in Georgia and see more of the United States. Through the journey she found herself boondocking in the dessert, laying under the most incredible stars she's ever seen and descending off of a cliff face all with complete strangers. As someone who loves life on the road this was very fun for me and I loved hearing about the people she met along the way and the experiences they provided her. This episode illustrates the generosity of strangers and the connections that are made when sharing a hobby such as camping and living in an RV. Stay tuned for these spontaneous and unique tales on this episode of the high quality fun podcast. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to Andy a seasoned adventurer with a passion for extreme endurance sports. Andy tells us about the time he competed in the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI). In this event participants can choose to hike, bike or ski either 350 or 1000 miles of distance. Andy, with his fat tire bike, got caught in -40 degree weather, and had to navigate through a treacherous snowstorm. Andy's resilience and determination shine through as he shares firsthand accounts of triumphs and tribulations along the trail in this multi day journey. Andy's stories illuminate the beauty of the Alaskan wildlife, landscape and the breathtaking beauty of the northern lights all while pushing one's limits and finding comfort in discomfort.The ITI is truly a test of physical endurance and mental fortitude that you wont want to miss, so stay tuned and enjoy this episode of the high quality fun podcast.If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to Nathan who helps run The Little Red Barn which is a mobile petting farm owned and operated by his grandmother. We talk about the farms origin story and how it has evolved into a cherished community endeavor. Nathan shares firsthand insights into the daily routines and responsibilities involved in farm life and get into some more challenging aspects, such as births, raising newborns and the heartbreaking struggles of protecting their animals from wild predators. Despite these obstacles, Nathan's commitment to the well being of the animals, his family and the business shine through in this conversation. Later in the episode we dive into the construction of a new house on the property, highlighting the valuable lessons learned through the process and the anticipation of future endeavors. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of farm life, discovering the enduring spirit and determination required to overcome obstacles and achieve long-term goals. So, grab a seat and get ready for this episode of the high quality fun podcast. Be sure to check out more of Nathan's adventures on: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@LittleRedBarnFarm Their Website - https://www.littleredbarnmobilepettingfarm.com/ If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

Today we talk to Dylan, who has lived out of a van for 2 years now along side his girlfriend and 2 dogs. The couple made the decision to buy gutted van and build it out from scratch including plumbing, heating and power which includes a custom battery set up and solar panels. We get into the decision to make this leap, the improvements they’ve made over the years and, how they make it happen while working full time. As somebody who has always wanted to build out a van this was particularly fun for me. We got into some of the pros and cons of van life and he even shared some tips and tricks for people to consider if they are adventurous enough to live this lifestyle. While I sat at home from my desk Dylan recorded his half sitting at an RV part in Joshua Tree soaking up the dessert atmosphere. I hope you enjoy and envy this conversation with Dylan as much as I did.

From Navy to Nomad we talk to Skye about her life and passion for seeing the world and meeting people. After a forced vacation while serving in the Navy, Skye got her first taste of the world visiting Norway for 3 months. From this point on she was hooked. After the navy she played a heavy hand in convincing her company to let everyone work remotely many years before the pandemic which has allowed her to live all around the world. In this episode we talk about her digital nomadic lifestyle well before mobile hot spots and international plans. We cover some of the places she’s visited and the people she’s met along the way. Ironically we dive into a wild story about the start of Covid that trapped her in Europe for several months with a complete stranger. This interview was really entertaining and I loved talking about how the world and technology has evolved over the past 10 years to allow more people to embrace this lifestyle and live a life with more freedom. Stay tuned to hear what its like to live fee and learn a bit about what it takes to become a digital nomad on this episode of the High Quality Fun podcast.

Evan always had a dream of road tripping across the United States on a Harley and decided to combine this dream with his passion for Bitcoin. Over the past few years, local meet ups have popped up across the U.S. creating local communities that lets people gather, talk and learn about Bitcoin. Evan used this as an opportunity to buy a bike, find some sponsors and ride over 11,000 miles to meet a bunch of strangers. This trip started out with a ton of unknowns but quickly took shape as his reputation grew and people caught on. I had the opportunity to meet Evan and after getting to know him a bit he actually came and crashed on my couch during his time in Michigan. We had a ton of fun for a few days and he even helped me install some backsplash in my kitchen. This trip was the first of many rides he's conducted through the U.S. and Thailand where he lives now. Bitcoiner or not, this story is very unique and it was really fun hearing Evan reminisce on this adventure that I was able to share a part in. Stay tuned and I hope you enjoy this episode of the High Quality Fun Podcast. Check out Evan and his biker adventures on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/escapewithsidd/ Website - https://www.rideofpassage.live/ Sponsored by Spivo - Upload your photos and videos and turn it into a lasting video edit memory https://www.spivo.com/discount/HighQualityFun If you wanna see more of this content please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

We talk to Patrick who tells us about a spontaneous trip to Yellow Stone. Patrick and a buddy drove 20 hours on a whim to visit this national park and quickly realized how unprepared they were while back country camping for the first time in yellow stone which is known for its dense population of buffalo grizzly bears and wolves. Throughout this trip they experienced several close encounters with bears and wolves that really showed them how deep in the wilderness they truly were. Later in the episode we talk about another trip out east where they turned off their phones and flew by the seat of their pants navigating by map completely winging each destination. This episode was a little bit stupid but showed how being prepared for the worst but having no plan makes for some really good stories. This was my second in person interview and I truly enjoyed hearing how much fun they had winging it while I puffed on a cigar and drank whiskey. I hope you enjoy this episode of the high quality fun podcast. If you wanna see more of this content please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

We talk to Jarrett who served in the peace Corps for over 3 years in both Guatemala and Colombia. Jarrett tells us about his time serving in these povern villages and the work he did. I came into this episode completely blind and learned a ton about what the peace core is and left feeling incredibly fortunate that all my basic needs are covered. This episode was humbling, fun and ended with a tangent about how the progression of this podcast is going. Stay tuned and I hope you enjoy. Check out Jarrett’s Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/jcrpntr/ and his podcast “More Than BlockChain” - https://www.instagram.com/morethanblockchain/ Sponsored by Spivo - Upload your photos and videos and turn it into a lasting video edit memory https://www.spivo.com/discount/HighQualityFun

Today we have Abdalla on to talk about Voluntourism and Medical Tourism. Abdalla has lived all around the world and continues to explore different countries. In one of his travels he volunteered at a lion sanctuary in South Africa. He tells us how he got to know these majestic creatures though rough housing and a few bites and scratches. We also talk about a epic shoulder injury he got surfing down a volcano and how he flew back to Egypt to get the surgery. It was great having reminiscing on these unique experiences with Abdalla and seeing the excitement he had talking about his time with the king of the jungle. If you wanna see more of this content please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.quality.fun/

On this episode of the high quality fun pod cast we talk to Kaylee a 19 year old who has ran a total of 31 ultra marathons to date. We talk about how she got into running at such a young age and monumental events such as her first 100 and 200 miler races. We also discuss an event called the Badwater 135 which is a 135 mile race that starts in Death valley in July and has a total of 14,thousand 600 ft of cumulative vertical ascent. I hope you enjoy! Be sure to check out more of Kaylee’s content on Instagram

Charlie, a downhill longboarder who spends his free time bombing the mountains throughout Europe at 70 mph. In this episode we talk about how the community surrounding longboarding has shaped his life and has given him an appreciation for the beauty of the world. Hear how Charlie has established life long friendships with people all over the world through this high velocity sport and how each year he takes a multi week road trip across Europe to hit up all the events. It's a story of a man and his board that you don't wanna miss. Stay tuned and enjoy this episode Be sure to check out more of Charlie’s content on Instagram