Adventure Deficit

If you know Adventure Motorcycling, you've likely come across the name Bill Dragoo. Bill's an adventure journalist who specializes in riding big bikes off-road, and instructing others in how to do the same. He recounts a life-lesson from leading a group through the Bolivian jungle. Inky darkness, a wooden bridge, and a harrowing fall. It's sure to capture your attention and inspire more. When it comes to storytelling, Bill's as good as they come! Saddle up and ride! #TakeYourMedicine!

Professional mountain bike racer Rose Grant entered the pro scene later than most. In 2012 then 28 yr old Grant, pressed hard - charging technical trail while also blazing new tracks into a sport predominately represented by men. That same year, she and her husband learned of their pending family addition! Rose visits with Drew to discuss her early years in NW Montana, college at seventeen, meeting her husband and racing as a nursing mother. She recounts the many twists and turns from the last decade, to which she's earned the nickname "Comeback Queen". She recounts highlights, injuries, and the discipline required to keep going. As wife and mother to a nine-year-old, there are many hats to wear. How's she do it? She looks up. A woman of faith, whose achieved much, gives the glory to Him who holds all. You've been prepared. Off-load, saddle up, and click in, this one's good medicine! #TakeYourMedicine!

So the saying goes..."There are old climbers, and there are bold climbers, but there are no old bold climbers". Enter Kevin Cusack, whose reputation for adventure sports flies well under the radar. As a seasoned athlete and adventurer, Kev keeps company with many of the big names on the outdoor scene, sharing personal history with the likes of the late Scott Fischer. He bags big peaks, and his latest includes a saga he and his adult son tackled on Vinson, Antartica (16,860 ft). The winds got wild, perspective shifty, and the lessons commenced. Tune in and #TakeYourMedicine!

Alaskan big-game guide Mark Rowenhorst, his assistant, and their out-of-state client get caught in a string of unfortunate mishaps deep in the backcountry. Listen as Mark recounts the incredible details of this journey that would test the mettle of any cut-from-leather, DIY outdoors person. A tale that begins with camp-ransacking Grizzly's and oh-so-close encounters includes a harrowing, life-threatening fall, but the emergency medevac is just the beginning. Tune in. Turn it up. #TakeYourMedicine!

A story about a powerful bonding moment between a father and son. A young boy opens up to his father about his worries with starting a new school while on a spontaneous Lake Michigan camping trip. Tune in to hear more about the power of nature and God's word when we are experiencing anxieties and fears in the world.

Drew interviews William Wright on a his SUP adventure gone bust. Now, his group eagerly awaits the journey of a lifetime, a 45-day paddle board saga on beautiful Lake Michigan and its tributaries. They're filming a documentary to bring awareness to Line Five, an aged pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. Lake Michigan is one of our greatest lakes, and arguably among our nation's greatest resources. Regardless of your position, it's a relevant issue for all citizens, especially outdoor enthusiasts in the Midwest. Listen up! #TakeyourMedicine

Adventure Motorcyclist JJ Lewis recounts a multi-day guided tour through Copper Canyon, Mexico in February, 2020. A gifted storyteller, JJ invites us into the exciting and emotional details of his life-changing experience including river crossings, sideways sleet and peanut-butter slick mud. The life-lesson is sure to inspire. For all you influencers out there, this one takes twist, (and turn) from the traditional path of leadership. Let's ride!

It was a cold April day which started just like any other. Jon woke up before dawn, worked out, and clocked into his third twelve-hour shift of the week with his team. At the onset of breakfast, routine police radio chatter quickly turned into fast pace - there was a murder, coupled with an active hostage situation. For Jon and his partner Joe, it was what they'd been training for all along and they wasted no time jumping into the armored Hummer. In unprecedented detail, Jon reveals the harrowing experience, and the therapeutic stream sessions which followed long afterwards.

Drew interviews Jimmy Gretzinger of Michigan-Out-of-Doors T.V. It's a lifetime of fantastic outdoor adventures; a mid-mountain steamrolling by elk, a bear hunt gone awry, and then we shift to coping with the loss of his wife. Jimmy's rough time teaches us much, especially in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Tune in, turn it up and embrace the hope.

Drew and Cody focus on what's happened since their Aug '17 ep. The life-lesson then was "Don't ever give up, you don't know what's going to happen". Does it still apply? Tune in and find out!

MI Backcountry Hunters & Anglers board member Landon DeKeyser recalls a fun filled adventure on the Kalamazoo river with his high school pals. It's one filled with great memories, a few poor decisions, and a great life lesson. Let's just say, we're glad no one got held up!

Sidney Smith, husband, father and triathlete shares his brave battle against a form of Muscular Dystrophy and losing his lower legs to amputation. His is a story of hope and inspiration. He's got big goals, and you can't wait to hear about them!

FirstLite's Tag Spenst tells of growing up in Summit County, Ski Racing with CU Buffs, and then spills all the details from the hunt of a lifetime.

Ken Pierpont - Pastor, Author, and Storyteller, shares all the details from a backpacking trip gone awry. Michigan's North Manitou Island is a beautiful place to get away. Ken and his boys eagerly anticipated fully appreciating their "boys trip" for almost a decade. It quickly turned into a battle with gout for Ken, and an exercise in cooperation & ingenuity for the boys. This one might be a tear jerker, there's a lot of love in this episode. #TakeYourMedicine

Wired To Hunt founder Mark Kenyon details a camping trip with his pregnant wife Kylee in the Shoshone National Forest. Advised by their doctor to remain at lower altitudes, Mark proposed an exception one night - opting to camp amidst breathtaking views of the Brooks' Lakes area. It's one he regrets, but a life lesson was learned. Drew and Mark talk growing up in West Michigan, their joint passion for the full range of outdoor experiences, and Mark's recent inclusion to the MeatEater crew. They talk the importance of collaboration among outdoor enthusiasts, and protection of our public lands. Tune in for insight on acceptable risk, and learning from our mistakes. Mark drops some Teddy Roosevelt knowledge bombs and Drew quotes Patagonia founder, Yvon Chouinard regarding tree huggers and hunters.

Big mountain skier Lynsey Dyer talks with Drew about growing up in Sun Valley through the lens of a professional skier. Glean great inside perspective on things like money, competition, and societal expectations before heading into the backcountry with Lynsey and her team, on a ski shoot in Yellowstone National Park. Learn more about what Lynsey's up to with Unicorn Picnic, and She Jumps her non-profit geared toward inspiring young ladies to do big things.

Steven's Inc. President, Allen Crater - gives the AD community a couple of absolute GEMS from his quiver of prior expeditions. We cover the old college crew, riding cross-country 3-deep in a standard cab pickup. We catch up with them on the Continental Divide Trail atop their backpacks, careening over a glacier towards an exposed boulder field below. Life lessons were learned! Allen and Drew talk leadership, and get into another story about Allen's solo trip into the Cascades, where he encountered whiteout conditions and became lost. A great episode to tune into.

What do Murder, a spiritual quest, bi-polar, and kidnapping have in common? They're all part of one man's incredible story. Where's he go for healing? The river. Listen to James Sampsel of Humble Heron Flyfishing, as he shares his incredible story. It takes courage to share the vulnerable details, and we applaud James for wearing his on his sleeve. Settle in, it's a wild ride!

Drew interviews Jeff Troutman, host of the Remote No Pressure Podcast. Topics covered include growing up in East Texas, a car wreck that left him in a wheelchair through middle school, mental health & the benefits of therapy, add/adhd, and of course - a fishing adventure with a life-lesson.

Alone contestant Dave McIntyre tells of his upbringing, faith in God, personal collapse, and the full restoration which took place during his 66 days on Vancouver Island.

Climber Tony Kelly shares his life story and his brush with a near catastrophic fall, including the lesson of adhering to vital safety habits, which saved him from a serious fall while climbing Red River Gorge.

8-time Ironman Adriano Rosa reflects on a lifetime of triathlon, and his darkest years pursuing its holy grail. Drew and AD talk about what happens when we take something good, and make it everything.

Anne Chamberlin has faced many hardships in her life. Raising four children as a single mom and battling cancer - twice - gave her a unique perspective on the fragility of life and the power of the human spirit. Anne chronicles her journey, which ultimately leads to the hallowed ground of base camp at Mount Everest.

When it comes to ultra-distance racing, what is more important: Grit or fitness? Endurance athlete Travis Macy chats with Drew about what it takes to overcome challenges on the trail, and in life.

Drew and Kevin DeVries discuss their common Dutch ancestry, and his surreal quest to find Noah’s Ark on the mountains of Ararat.

The Keefer Brothers Chris and Casey sit with Drew to discuss early life, hockey, hunting, and the emergence of their award winning show "Dropped". The conversation includes details from season one in Alaska the camera can't capture. It's all about adventure and the life-lessons that ensure.

After a third prompting, a reluctant Matthew Schmuker finally agrees to join his teammates for a 200 mile endurance bike race through the Heartland. In truth, he didn't expect to finish. But he did, and in the process, achieved so much more. Listen as Matt shares his story.

Gina Malefyt and her friend Adge set out to explore the spectacular grandeur of the 14ers in the Aspen/Maroon Bells area by way of boots and backpacks. The Plan: traverse four passes in one loop. The Caveat: No boys allowed. Their route is strenuous and testing at times. Listen as Gina relays the exciting story of their treasured trek together.

Abe Blair is a seasoned veteran when it comes to action photography, but on one perfect day in Alaska for a snowboarding shoot, his courage was put to the test twice in thirty minutes. Lucky for us, he lived to tell the tale!

Ultra runner and Merrell Global Ambassador Mirna Valerio, aka "The Mirnavator" takes us through her journey to become the warrior she is today, and then shares an adventure story involving a run-in with some bear cubs with a mother not too far away. Enjoy!

Host Drew De Vries chats with backcountry master and host of The Rich Outdoors Hunting Podcast, Cody Rich. Cody describes the joy and heartache of one particular hunt, which leads to an unexpected story about a swimming accident that left him unable to walk. Join us for an amazing life story, gear talk, and the the bittersweetness of backcountry hunting.

When a friend backs out of an epic two-week motorcycle trip down the Rio Grande, Bruce Matthews gets tapped by his son to join him on an adventure he'll never forget. Join us, as Bruce shares this story of close calls, tarantulas, rattlesnakes, and starry desert nights.

In 1968, Tim Keenan and his brothers lived out the ugliest side of humanity in Vietnam. Nearly 40 years later, and still wrestling with PTSD, Tim thru-hikes all 2178.3 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and tells of the healing.

From recruitment in an LA night club, casting interviews, to the long sleepless nights in the rain, Ben Henry - A.K.A. "Benry" - breaks down the life perspective gained from it all.

Fly fishing legend, Glen Blackwood shares tales of trout, rattlesnakes, lightning, and the life lessons he's hooked along the way.

Tom Rademacher discusses his career as a columnist, windsurfing, the wrong sleeping bags for high altitude, and hitchhiking "Alligator Alley".