Mark's Walk Across America

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Mark "Chuck" Dudek details his adventures walking across America starting in Hilton Head, South Carolina, and ending in Los Angeles, California. His best friends Iden "Dr. Vibes" Bradaranhagh and Mike "All Day" English join him weekly to discuss his journey. You can also follow Mark’s journey on his instagram @chuck14111 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

Mark Dudek, Michael English, Iden Bradaranhagh


    • May 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Bike 4 Water: Taking Our Talents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 89:59


    Similar to LeBron James, John and Mark took their talents from Cleveland, Ohio to South Beach Miami, FL to complete their Bike 4 Water! They rode 1,646 miles, crossed through 6 states, and raised over $5,500 for clean water during the 18 days of their journey. In this final episode of Season 2, the lads discuss their final days of riding through Georgia and Florida, while Iden and Mike compete for a free Shroomin' burger from Mad Mike's in an intense "bike trivia" showdown. Make sure you tune in to catch the super-special celebrity guest appearance! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Bike 4 Water: The Pit of the Peach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 51:18


    The guys call in from Athens, GA to talk about their first 10 days of riding. Tune in to hear about their journey through Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Bike 4 Water: Urge For Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 74:38


    Welcome to season 2, we're glad to have you back! Mark has decided to undertake a new adventure challenge, this time on a bicycle. Accompanied by his friend and classmate John Reid, they will be biking 1,600 miles from Cleveland, Ohio to Miami, Florida in efforts to raise money for clean water through the nonprofit organization “H2O For  Life”. In this episode, we catch back up with the gang to discuss all the pre-trip details before the May 2nd start date. Tune in to hear about route information, gear, and the differences between biking compared to walking. Iden and Mike compete in an absolutely riveting game involving clean water facts, and we bring back everyone's favorite part of the show, “Q&A with Mike All Day”. Finally, we talk about how this  journey was made possible through an Adventure Grant given by ultra  endurance athlete Katie Spotz. Let's Ride!! Donations: https://www.h2oforlifeschools.org/sponsors/1082 Follow us on IG: Mark: @chuck14111 John: @jreid12345 Mike: @mike_all_day Iden: @2iden4 **submit Q&A questions to Mike and Iden** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Special Episode: Andrew Kivett

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 49:39


    We're back baby!!!! While Mark is no longer walking across America, our new friend Andrew Kivett is! In this extra special bonus episode, Andrew joins us from New Mexico to share his extremely inspiring story. Join us as we chat with Andrew about the generosity of America, him getting the chance to meet Mike Posner, and the other adventures he's had throughout his trek. You can follow along for the rest of Andrew's journey on his Instagram @andrewkivett --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 17: 2,632 Miles Later

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 103:09


    2,632 miles, 127 days, 9 states, and 5,264,000 steps later Mark finally completed his Walk Across America! On our final episode Mark talks about his last days reaching the Pacific Ocean, the 5 most important lessons he learned throughout his expendition, and answers an array of questions sent in! This episode is definitely going to pull on your heartstrings as the gang reminisces on the best memories over the past four months. Make sure you tune in to get one last serving of Mad Mike's burgers! Thank you to everyone who supported this Podcast and Mark's journey across the country! You can keep up with what Mark is doing postwalk and even make a donation to the gofundme on his Instagram @chuck14111 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 16: Cruisin' Through Cali

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 53:17


    Sixteen challenging weeks later and Mark has finally made it to Los Angles! Though he has not finished his walk, only 12 more miles stand in his way from completing his goal. In this week's episode of Mark's Walk Across America, he joins Mike and Iden live from Orange, California. Tune in as we talk about his last remaining days, play an intense game, and get a surprise guest appearance towards the end! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 15: California Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 68:31


    On this week's episode of Mark's Walk Across America, live from Yucca Valley California Mark, joins Mike and Iden to talk about finally ending his walk. April Fools! Mark still has a few more weeks ahead of him but he does talk about crossing over to his 9th and the final state of California. He also talks about some weird coincidences as well as some Joshua Trees! Tune in as it's getting juicy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 14: CACTI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 57:42


    Live from Shalome, Arizona Mark joins Mike and Iden to discuss another week of the journey across America. This week tune in to hear about some of Mark's favorite views so far, a television debut, and a trip to the world's smallest museum! Also, make sure you listen to the entire episode as you do not want to miss the end! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 12 & 13: Cycles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 80:11


    After a week off, Mark's Walk Across America is back! Live from Globe, Arizona Mark joins Mike and Iden from his 8th state. The boys get a health update from Mark as well as a bunch of stories like meeting a celebrity, taking a dip in some hot springs, and sharing some moments with the Apache Tribe. Also, you guys will get a snippet of musical genius and co-host Mike English's new EP Cycles! Tune in as you don't want to miss this special episode. #bestiesforlyfe --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 11: Land of Enchantment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 41:22


    After 40 long days, Mark finally finished his walk across the Lone Star state. Live from his next state Mark joins Mike and Iden from Columbus, New Mexico! Tune in to hear about his final days in Texas, encounters with Border Patrol, and an absolute wicked warm showers experience! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 10: Mountain Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 45:22


    Surprisingly, Mark was able to secure a connection inside the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Joining Mike and Iden on a shorter week, Mark talks about another police encounter, continued acts of kindness from strangers, and coming face to face with a carnivore. Also, we have our first reoccurring guest from one of our earlier episodes! Tune in and make sure to follow chuck1411 on Instagram for daily updates about his walk across America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 9: Polar Vortex and More Tex

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 73:05


    After a small delay due to the historic cold in Texas Mark joins Mike and Iden from Goldsmith, Texas. This week is all about the people as we discuss unique hosts and supreme acts of kindness from strangers through the frigid temperatures of Texas. Also, tune in for two new games created by the man himself Mark Chuck Dudek. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 8: Back in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 60:11


    After a 9 day hiatus, Mark has finally be cleared to resume his walk across America. Joining Mike and Iden from Abilene, Texas Mark gives us an update on his health while also talking about meeting some fellow adventurers, a crazy experience with hard candy, and even some frisbee golf. Also, make sure to stick around as we have an extra special ending! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 7: Big Tex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 44:45


    Mark continues to clear states with ease, joining Mike and Iden from his stealth camping location in Terrel, Texas. Mark discusses his rocky start in this new state as his physical and mental health are put to the test early. Join us this week as we talk about positivity, perseverance, burgers, and much more! Also, a surprise guest joins the podcast to ask some unique questions as well as quizzing Mark's knowledge in this brand new game on some real and some not so real events! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 6: Snowmageddon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 55:01


    This week Mark joins us live from an RV park in Bossier City, Louisiana. He's been cruising through the state along with his new cart Bonnie. Although they've only been together for a week, they've already experienced numerous adventures like: snow in Louisiana, stealth camping nearly going wrong, and even meeting a former NFL MVP. Tune in for another jam-packed week of Marks Walk Across America! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 5: New Week, New Cart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 55:23


    Mark continues his walk across America by clearing Mississippi quickly and entering his next state. He joins Mike and Iden on the podcast to talk about the roadblocks that he experienced throughout the state literally and figuratively. With continued acts of kindness from the local people, Cindy and Clyde come to the rescue to make sure Mark can stay on track! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 4: New Year, New State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 54:34


    Happy New Year everyone! As we finally wrap up this wild year, Mark kicks off 2021 by joining the podcast from a brand new state! After clearing Alabama quickly, he talks to Mike and Iden about walking a historic route, increasing his mileage, and even more, dog encounters. Also, tune in as we bring a game back from week 1 and see who won this round! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 3: Time for Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 59:34


    Merry Christmas everyone! This week, Mark joins the podcast from a new state! He talks to Iden and Mike about crummy weather, continued acts of generosity from strangers, and a scary incident. Mark also answers some questions from viewers and receives a heartwarming surprise from his friends back home. You don't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 2: Hanging with the Dawgs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 49:44


    Mark continues to connect with the locals in his second week walking across America. Outside of a bar in Warner Robins, Georgia Mark joins Mike and Iden to share his experiences with southern hospitality and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    Week 1: Already Making Headlines

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 47:35


    Mark is already making headlines during his first week walking across America. Live from Millen Georgia, Mark joins Iden and Mike to share his experiences sleeping in a bathroom, trespassing, and encounters with dinosaurs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

    The Walk Across America: Pre-Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 23:17


    Iden and Mike sit down with Mark to discuss his plans for the walk across America. They ask him about his reasoning for attempting the walk, what he is doing to prepare, what gear he will be taking, his biggest fears, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iden-bradaranhagh/support

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