Ep. 211 ~ Jacob Ashton, World Tour | DOOM | ETS
In this episode, host Patrick chats with veteran bikepacker Jacob Ashton about his epic four‑year world tour—over 77,000 miles across 100 countries—and his recent ultra‑distance races, including the DOOM ultra and the East Texas Showdown. Jacob shares how he went from a modest road‑racing background to becoming one of only two people to complete the Orogenesis route, and he details the challenges of racing on a full‑suspension mountain bike over 400 miles at an average 15 mph. The conversation also touches on the logistics of long‑term bike touring, the mental and physical toll of ultra events, and the community spirit that makes finish‑line gatherings like the East Texas Showdown special.
Outward Bound and Me
In this 55‑second episode, host Dylan Carroll introduces the "Outward Bound and Me" series, highlighting how a single Outward Bound adventure can spark profound personal transformation. He outlines the show’s format—conversational interviews with alumni that explore pre‑trip expectations, pivotal moments...
Enormocast 321: Katie McKinstry Stylos – Reaching Further
In this episode, host Chris Galoos interviews Katie McKinstry‑Stylos, a pioneering figure in sport dry‑tooling—a discipline that uses ice‑climbing tools on rock without ice. Katie shares how she transitioned from a competitive three‑day eventing horse rider to a climber, describing...
Kevin Fedarko on A WALK IN THE PARK
In this episode of Poured Over, journalist Kevin Fedarko discusses his memoir A Walk in the Park, which recounts his 2015–2016 attempt to traverse the Grand Canyon on foot—a project originally intended as a National Geographic article for the National...