In this episode, I’m sitting down with DJ Shipley of GBRS (Global Battlefield Research Solutions) to talk about how a life dedicated to becoming the most elite at your craft can the ultimate asset for your family. Especially when that craft is elevating your physical and mental health and abilities.

Be an asset, never a liability.

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NOTE: This was recorded 4/9/26 prior to the G.1.M Ultra

In this episode, I sit down with BPN athlete Jonny Davies 24 hours before the G1M Ultra to talk about ultra running, confidence, self-respect, and the work behind becoming the person you want to be. Jonny shares how running helped him rebuild his relationship with himself, why confidence is earned through action, and how journaling, training, nutrition, and discipline shaped his G1M prep. 

We also break down the backyard ultra format, fueling for endurance, the power of community, and why the process matters more than the finish line.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

03:30 Lessons From Last Year’s G1M Ultra

07:04 Bad Days Don’t Define The Block

12:15 How A Backyard Ultra Works

20:56 Life Before Running

26:02 Choosing The Hard Thing To Heal

28:08 The Full Circle Moment With BPN

35:57 Why Ultras Strip You Down

39:47 Sharing The Journey With Purpose

47:55 Consistency Is The Real Goal

01:06:23 Building A Smarter Ultra Prep

01:26:51 Redefining Success Before Race Day

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In this episode, I sit down with BPN Athlete from the land down under Bailey O’Brien to talk about why he quit CrossFit, building a gym, protecting its culture, and making the kind of sacrifices that shape who you become.

We unpack the early days that were long days filled with hustle, choosing marriage over personal ambition, why your inner circle matters, and what it takes to build something meaningful for the long haul.

CHAPTERS:

00:37 Austin, Ultra Weekend, and First Impressions

03:00 Australia to Austin: Different Pace, Same Values

08:50 Backstory

10:24 Building Be All In With Purpose

17:59 Why Consistency Always Wins

23:59 Letting Go of the CrossFit Dream

31:40 Mentors, Brotherhood, and the Inner Circle

37:34 What Modern Masculinity Really Looks Like

41:39 How Strong Leaders Build Strong Culture

45:57 Hiring People Who Take Ownership

49:52 Scaling Standards Without Losing the Standard

53:24 Trusting the Team When You Step Away

59:49 Leadership Requires Sacrifice

01:07:13 Going All In Without Losing Yourself

01:15:51 When the Platform Gets Bigger, So Does the Responsibility

01:18:00 Building a Personal Brand for the Long Game

01:28:08 What’s Next

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In this episode, I sit down with Nate Pontius of Pontius Ranches to talk about what it really takes to build a ranch in central Texas. Adapting through drought, raising animals with intention, and producing better food from the ground up.

We also get into Nate’s journey from the Marine Corps to ranch life, and how hard seasons, family, and purpose reshaped the way he trains, works, and lives.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Rhythm of Rain and Ranch Life

02:03 Adapting in Drought Season

03:25 Better Feed, Better Animals

11:48 Why Quality Pork Tastes Different

16:33 The Farmer’s Bowl

29:08 From Marine to Rancher

34:02 How Fatherhood Changes a Man

39:08 The Reality of Building a Life

45:49 Building What Money Can’t Buy

54:21 Life After Service

01:03:23 Training for Health, Not Ego

01:14:29 Rebuilding Land the Right Way

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I’ve changed the way I think about success. I don’t see it as a finish line anymore, but as a pursuit rooted in purpose, obedience, and who I’m becoming along the way.

In this episode, I reflect on failure, legacy, faith, and why chasing money, status, or approval will always leave you empty if the mission behind your work isn’t clear.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why This Matters

02:40 Success Is a Pursuit

06:28 Stop Being Impressed

09:04 Character Over Strategy

13:15 Mission Not Milestones

17:29 Hard Work Without Hustle

22:28 Heath Evans Wake Up Call

28:41 Legacy for My Kids

32:57 Ecclesiastes Chasing Wind

35:33 Rest Without Guilt

40:07 Envy Drives the Grind

41:28 Final Charge Purposeful Work

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This is a potentially new ongoing series I wanted to try. I'm calling it, "Inside My Mind." 

The goal is to have more open and honest reflection into some of my personal thoughts and developments and have the podcast be the driver of that. Today, I'm opening up about what I’m building, what I’m processing, and what life feels like in this season. I share what we’re working on at BPN and how this chapter has me thinking differently about growth, leadership, and where my energy is going.

I also talk about how becoming a husband and father continues to change the way I see my work, my purpose, and the kind of man I want to be. This episode touches on the tension between what I say matters and how I actually live, learning to lead through example, enjoying training without a finish line in front of me, and trying to hold life with a little more gratitude and a little less seriousness. It’s a conversation about growth, patience, perspective, and who I’m becoming along the way.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 'The Why' Behind This Episode

03:12 Whey Isolate Launch

05:45 Strength Line Reboot

09:35 New Product Tease

15:56 Upcoming Events

19:22 Pittsburgh Marathon Plans

23:59 YouTube Season Shift

33:29 Learning Manhood Values

39:29 Closing Value Action Gap

44:27 Embracing Household Chaos

47:07 Training Without Prep

53:51 Half Marathon Run Plan

54:35 Cooking Season Returns

01:00:39 Bring This 90s Resturant Experience Back

01:06:39 Stop Taking Life So Serious

01:09:54 Becoming Over Achieving

01:13:33 Waiting For New Challenge

01:16:09 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Stef and I sit down for a real conversation about our family, faith, routine, and the season we’re currently in right now. We reflect on the chaos and gift of parenting, why we’ve chosen to disconnect from social media on weekends, and how that decision is reshaping our presence, priorities, and creativity. It’s as honest of a look that we can give at what we’re building behind the scenes and the values guiding where we go next.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:00 The Catch Up

02:06 Weekend Social Media Fast

07:42 Creativity and AI Fears

15:20 Homeschooling and Time Back

22:54 Morning Routine Overview

25:03 Night Before Prep

30:32 Early Wake and Workouts

37:24 Baby Three?

45:36 Fitness Reset

54:11 Our Current Faith/Life Direction

01:03:42 Vision for Stef's Studio

01:16:36 Parenting Season Reflections

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Protein isn’t just about building muscle. In this episode, I break down why protein plays a critical role in performance, recovery, body composition, and long-term health. It helps repair tissue, support hormones and enzymes, strengthen your immune system, and even protect bone health.

At the end of the day, if you want to perform better, recover stronger, and build a body that lasts, you have to start by getting the fundamentals right.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome

02:40 Key Protein Takeaways

06:16 Protein Beyond Muscle

10:53 What Protein Is

13:49 No Protein Storage

16:01 Digestion and Excretion

22:25 Thermic Effect

25:54 Satiety and Body Composition

31:03 Common Protein Myths

36:46 Whey Protein Basics

50:40 Daily Protein Targets

57:40 Low Protein and Vegan Risks

01:02:34 Final Recap

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Ken Rideout returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard, and the life experiences that shaped it. We discuss his rise from addiction and adversity to sobriety, business success, and a 2:28 marathon, plus his recent Austin Half Marathon win at 54. This conversation explores discipline, faith, identity, risk, and what it takes to build a meaningful life on the other side of hard.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:30 The Other Side of Hard

02:58 Winning the Austin Half at 54

05:49 From Addiction to Endurance

07:46 Leaving Wall Street, Starting Over

12:04 The Marathon Breakthrough

15:41 Loving the Process, Not Just PRs

18:54 Family, Roots, and Perspective

23:38 Breaking Out of Your Environment

27:06 Insecurity, Recovery, and Growth

29:24 Marriage, Fatherhood, and Real Life

31:56 Cancer Scare and Perspective Shift

36:28 Faith, Weakness, and Identity

43:41 You Are More Than Performance

53:26 Build the Life You Want

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In this episode, I covering all things carbohydrates and why they have are one of the most important tools in your training, recovery, and performance. For me, it always comes back to this: train hard, recover well, and choose what’s sustainable.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome 

01:04 Personal Carb Philosophy

04:04 How Carbs Fuel You

05:15 Insulin and Blood Sugar

09:04 Insulin Resistance Explained

12:12 Low Carb Era and Atkins

18:41 Keto Rise and Origins

27:04 Ketosis and Why Keto Works

32:17 How Many Carbs You Need

41:35 Carbs for Endurance vs Strength

48:00 Carbs for Hypertrophy Pump

53:44 Best Carb Sources to Choose

58:09 Final Takeaways and Experiment

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In this episode, I’m answering your Instagram Q&As. I talk leadership, hiring with the three Cs, fitness tips for new dads, and setting boundaries with tech. I lastly address racing after The Last Dance.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Why This Q&A Episode Exists

10:17 Q1: The Mentor Who Shaped Me (Captain Angove)

17:51 Q2: Hiring Red & Green Flags — The 3 C’s + ‘Energy Vampires’

27:07 Q3: Fitness Advice for New Fathers (Routine vs Responsibility)

34:54 Q4: Leadership Lessons From the Last Year

46:20 Q5: How BPN Operations Evolved: Vision, Focus, Systems, and ‘Unpurposeful Activity’

52:42 Q6: Phone & Tech Boundaries: Social Media Fasts and App Blocking

01:00:52 Final Q: Are Races/Preps Over? The ‘Last Dance’ Mindset + Wrap-Up

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