What's Your Why Podcast

Check out the latest episode of the 'What's Your Why Podcast' with Tyler Dykema (@tylerdykema). He has some of the best vagabond stories you'll come across. So please check out the podcast and give it a share if you like it!Supported by:The Endurance Company-reach out for any leadership and development needs-reach out if you want to try a new endurance supplementInstagram: @ty_casey102

The 2024 Maah Daah Hey champ! (@jillyjamski)Fun times talking running with Jillian and how she became the Maah Daah Hey female champ of the 58-mile trail race. You'll also hear about her journey into ultras and how she balances that with her 60-80 work-life balance.Check it out at the link in my bio!Instagram: @ty_casey102

Back in business with Alexis Alm. @lex_leilaAn old friend from high school who has gone through the UND flight school and is currently a horse trainer, living the western ranch life in ND. Check it out and give her a follow. Instagram: @ty_casey102

Another great read that I wanted to share with you all by Heinrich HarrerA story of adventure, suffering, friendship, and a journey for the ages.Check out this brief 5 min podcast to hear my review of “Seven Years in Tibet” -Heinrich Harrer#7yearsintibet #bookreview #adventureInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Newest episode is out now with Ben Gleason. Ben has a wicked life story taking him all around the world. He is now a co-owner of Vanna Adventure Vans (@vannaadventurevans). I know you will love this episode so check it out at the link in my bio!#vanlife #vanna #podcast #entrepreneur #fargo Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

New episode out now is with Amie Northagen (@ameelia_north). She is an avid mountaineer and old friend from the Red Lobster days.She took the brave journey of leaving North Dakota and moving out to Seattle to live the mountain life.You'll all enjoy this episode so check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

A man on a mission to be the best version of himself. (@jasonkhalipa) Jason Khalipa is the 2008 CrossFit Games Champion, the owner of NC Fit, a BJJ student, a husband, and a Father. Over the whole podcast, we hear about his drive to always be better at whatever he does. This podcast will put some pep in your step, so listen and let me know what you think afterward. Come back for more next week.Thanks, WYW listeners!Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

The Lost City of Z by David Grann. It's an adventure story for many ages. This tells the story of an English General paving the way for Amazonian exploration.The first of my book reviews on the podcast. It has taken me months and months to gain the courage to record this. I know it is not my best work but I hope you find one nugget of joy out of this episode.Enjoy and come back for more!10/10 I love deathly adventure!Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Punchgut, or Matt Mastrud is this week's guest on the What's Your Why Podcast. Punchgut is a local artist in Fargo making some of the most unique and hair-raising art I have ever seen. Matt does different kinds of work from unique concert posters to art pieces for Drekker. We dive into his life and have many tangents in the podcast talking about longboarding, creative processes, BJJ, and more... If you enjoy the podcast or art in general check out the @wanderingghostgallery this week at Brewhalla. Many local artists will have artwork on display including Punchgut. I think this was one of my favorite podcasts to record thus far and I can't wait for you all to enjoy it. Website: http://www.punchgutstudio.com/Instagram: @punchgutInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

New episode out now with Sadie Smith @50subsadie. She is the winner of the Fargo Marathon. Sadie is a savage runner, consistently running Boston qualifying marathons almost every month. Sometimes more than once a month as well. She is currently at 94 marathons and looking to keep the journey going find out more in the podcast! Give her a follow here: @50subsadieInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Good morning party people! This week's podcast guest is Mark Knutson with the Fargo Marathon.In today's podcast, we talk through the origination of the marathon in Fargo, how he got into the role, and why he keeps doing what he is doing.Give it a listen! Ideally while running.Find Mark here: https://gofarevents.com/ https://fargomarathon.com/ @fargo262Stay tuned for more.Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

This week's podcast is Jake Rastas @Jakerastas. Jake is a former D1 football player, ultra-runner, vet school learner, and a man on a mission to push his limits. There is so much more to Jake, so please listen to the podcast, hear it yourself, and follow his pages to see where he goes in his journey. He has an evident belief that the people that surround you can either influence you in a positive manner or a negative way. Surround yourself with a group of people on a mission to better themselves, then you will find yourself on that journey as well.Jake has an impressive resume of races so far in his very short running career and is on the chase for the big 100 miler this summer. Beyond what he does to push himself he is also an advocate for supporting these two organizations:-Movember (a group dedicated to helping advocate for men's mental health awareness)  -https://us.movember.com/mospace/14762030-The Little Warrior Foundation (a group pursuing a cure for cancer)  -https://littlewarrior.org/And finally, you can see more about Jake and follow his journey on both his YouTube and Instagram pages:  -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS9OZImOjkXAqzxd_sI_Ljg  -https://www.instagram.com/jakerastas/Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

This week's episode is with Mark Bjornstad of Drekker Brewing Company.Available at the link in my bio!In this episode, we hear about his upbringing in the FM area, his journey to becoming an anesthetist, and a bit about the origin of Drekker Brewing Company. One of the best podcasts to date so I know you guys will love this episode as much as I enjoyed my conversation with Mark. If you have not been able to check out Drekker go try a brew from them and check out their Brewhalla location as well!If you enjoy the episode please give it a share and let us know what you think on the podcast's page on Spotify.Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Episode 28 of the “What's Your Why Podcast” is with @hjogreenwood. She is a family friend, runner, fitness trainer, and mother. I had watched Heidi's athletic endeavors from a distance from when my mom told us about them when she was playing volleyball and running for UND, we heard how she was crushing marathons in the early and mid-2010s. I have wanted her to come on the show for a while now to discuss running, training, and more. I know you will all enjoy this episode, so please listen at the link in my bio. Check out her website here too:https://gpersonaltraining.com/#running #training #marathon Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Good morning “What's Your Why Podcast” listeners!We have an awesome new episode out now with Peter Maguire. Peter is an author, historian, BJJ Coach, shadow-banned truth-teller, renaissance man, surfer, and more.He was part of the reason I joined BJJ after reading a book he co-authored, “Breathe” (If you haven't read it, it is a must).I first heard him on Jocko's podcast and really enjoyed hearing his story, but also thought he had lived a life I wanted to hear more about. But not only that talk about his thoughts on today's journalism. By far the best podcast I have recorded to date and I hope you give it a listen!Links are in my bio/comment section. All the best, your homie, TyInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

New Episode is out now with Scott Cramer (@ScottCramerslife).Scott is a friend from high school who has been making YouTube videos since 2008. He now runs a comedy channel on YouTube with over 750,000 subscribers!In this podcast, we have a little reminiscing on the old Oxbow and Kindred days. And then hear about how he went from making whacky videos with his brother to now making videos with 100,000+ views regularly. And much much more is covered in the episode. It was a great time having him on the podcast and can't wait to hear what you guys have to think!Youtube:@ScottCramer https://www.youtube.com/@ScottCramer/videosInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

This week's guest on the “What's Your Why Podcast” is Taylor Schatz.Taylor is a friend/training partner from Fargo BJJ and after drilling one day and hearing a bit about his martial arts background I knew I had to have him on.One of the nicest humans you will ever meet and was so great to have on the show. We hear all about his journey into martial arts, his story growing up, and a bit about his philosophy on training.There is a lot we didn't get into on Taylor and I look forward to having him on in the future to finish the story. Give it a listen at the link in my bio! Because the stories shared are some of the best on the show so far.Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Good morning “What's Your Why Listeners” we have another episode this week with Jacob Radke.In this episode, we discuss the restaurant life, his journey into the finance world, and why he does what he does today at Fjell. I learned a lot from the conversation and hope you do too!Jacob is actively creating content for his financial blog “Running the Tape”, the “Laminate Money” Podcast, and his general LinkedIn posts. Definitely a great source of education into current financial insights. Check out his content here:Running the Tape Laminate Money Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-radke/ Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

If you have feet pay attention!This week's “What's Your Why Podcast” is with Joe Wright (@wrightfoot).Joe and I are friends from Kindred as he graduated a few years before me. We lost touch and recently connected at @startupbrewfargo and he agreed to come on the show!His socks have some of the best puns you have ever heard of. So definitely get yourself a pair here:https://www.wrightfoot.net/ Also, check out his viral TikTok page here:https://www.tiktok.com/@wrightfoot It was great to catch up and talk a bit about how Fargo has been such a great community for him to grow his business.Was a great episode so give it a listen.Link here:https://linktr.ee/tycaseyInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

What's up, listeners! New episode of the “What's Your Why Podcast” with Izzy Waite (@IzzyWaite).Give it a listen, link in my bio!In this episode, we talked through how her outside-the-box parents raised her to embrace weirdness and think outside the box, her mindset for being the best at what she is passionate about, and ultimately her starting her own graphic design company during the pandemic. Izzy is a long-time friend now and this was a great catch-up as we have fallen out of touch for a long while.Check out her company here:Insta: @izzywaitedesignWebsite: https://izzywaite.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izzywaite/Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

What's up my homies? New episode of the “What's Your Why Podcast” with Keith Turner (@keith_truck_turner).  I appreciate you all for coming back week after week!Keith is my uncle and has a great “Why”. Trying to always make a difference in people's lives for the better. We talked through him growing up in Cleveland with the mindset of doing whatever it takes to be in the NFL, making his way to the north country of Minnesota to play football, and how he is currently aiming to change students' lives for the better.From our discussion, it became evident that he is here to give back and add value to new generations. He clearly has been impacted in positive ways by mentors in his childhood and growing into the person he is today. And now he is adding value in the same way to be a mentor or model for people meets and interacts with. It was a great episode and I can't wait for you all to listen to this one. We are aiming to do another podcast this summer after he and his team conduct a big workshop event! Super excited to hear how it goes and dive deeper with Keith. Link for the Episode in my bio!Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

What's up party people!This week's episode is with Ryan Bressner.Ryan is a long-time friend and my original mentor in the CrossFit space. Since he worked as the gym manager at CrossFit 701 Ryan has worked in many different business realms, from high-end gyms to big businesses helping businesses succeed. We talked a lot about how individuals find flow specifically how he has found it and how it has adapted through his life, from only seeing it in sport as a young adult to now finding flow when he is in his element helping businesses day in and day out find growth and success. It was great catching up with Ryan and sharing a glass of whiskey. Look forward to episode two when B3 systems is hard-charging in a few years. Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

What's up yah wild animals?Brand new episode of the what's your why podcast with Javier Sanchez! @rafikis_travels!Javier is my OG climbing partner and one of the best friends I made in Columbus. In this episode, we catch up, and talk through Javier's journey into photography, the exercise program I made to crush him, and our idol David Goggins!Definitely give it a listen and check out his photography! He takes some wild photos out in nature and is just getting started. @rafikis_travelsThanks for coming on Javier!Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

New Podcast with George Andersch, owner of Fargo Brazilian Jiu Jitsu @fargobjj.George is a modern-day Highlander, always putting himself in the right environment to better himself. He talks about how when he finds something he is fascinated by, he goes all in. Whether he is learning to shred the guitar or becoming the best soldier. On this podcast we hear how he made his way from growing up in New Jersey becoming a rocker, joining the Army, finding Jiu Jitsu, and ultimately making his way to Fargo opening @fargobjj. The way George puts himself into environments that better him and how he dives all into whatever he is undertaking is a trait I find so fascinating in people who find success in their fields.Come check out the gym @fargobjj, I am confident you won't regret it and might find a new hobby. Instagram: @fargobjjWebsite: https://fargobjj.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FargoBJJInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

A new episode of the “What's Your Why Podcast” is out now with Skyler Dutton (@Thunderrrdad).One of my favorite episodes to record thus far and I have been looking forward to having Skyler on the show now for a while. I see him in @Thunder.coffee almost anytime I go in there and have been wanting to bring him on the show. We talked through all things in the life of Skyler from growing up in Montana, becoming a police officer, working in many logistics roles, and finally opening Thunder Coffee. He has lived one heck of a life thus far if I have to say so, and it was an honor to have him on the show. I hope you enjoy the show and definitely recommend going to get coffee at their shop while listening to the episode if you are in the area. The episode is available at the link in my bio!Instagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Another great episode of the “What's Your Why Podcast” with Cesar Flores (@wlczar). Cesar is an Olympic weightlifter, content creator, and all-around good dude.   In this episode we talked through his journey into the sport of weightlifting, the come-up after the injury he is currently rehabbing, and the “why” behind the Trash Alley Therapy videos.Definitely recommend listening to this show and giving him a follow. He is very genuine and authentic when sharing his story and I hope you all enjoy hearing the show as much as I did recording it.For sure check out his pages here:Instagram: @wlczarYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMB1aRIw9EAutZT0__9XkQTikTok: @wlczarInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

A new episode of the “What's Your Why Podcast” is out now with Will Ratelle (@will.ratelle). A damn good episode talking shop in the theme of Olympic weightlifting and strength training in general. Will is one of the strength and conditioning coaches at the University of North Dakota. We talk through his upcoming in the world of sports and training, how he found his way to becoming a strength coach, and his philosophy of training now. Will has his own training program called the “Hoss Program” and he briefly goes over his program at the end of the podcast. Will definitely need to have him back on in the future to talk through that and why he does it. Give him a follow here:Instagram: @will.ratelleYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYvMQM0O2y9fxgsMq-YWSA/videosInstagram: @ty_casey102LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-casey-0aab14a7/

Grit. The power of passion and perseverance.This episode of the What's Your Why Podcast is with Travis Thompson (@travisthompson_run23). We talk through an array of topics but ultimately talk through his life and how he got where he is today because of the work he has put in. The recurring theme we see throughout the whole episode is how grit will get you what you want to be. With an extensive resume of clients, I would definitely check out some of his previous work as it is some of the best short stories I have seen. It is hard to explain the quality of work he is putting out without showing you, so I urge you to check out the links I have provided here in the show notes (if reading on Instagram, click on Spotify or apple for the hyperlinks). These are some of the videos I have enjoyed seeing from him and his team:Elevation 0m: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCROvFRNC8GPj9-DXE2zA4ew Justin Gallegos: https://youtu.be/x4KC0nUmY4YCameron Hanes: https://youtu.be/7f4S0HPPsIohttps://youtu.be/vv-yqq2pwOoTinman Elite: https://youtu.be/gNLbPGQ6Crw Definitely give this episode a listen and for sure check out his pages here:@elevation0m@travisthompson_run23

This week we have Francois on the podcast talking about a wide variety of sports that he has competed and participated in. In all aspects, he seems to be a man of movement and he is constantly on the search for new ways he can add movement to his life. From freestyle kayaking, rock climbing, and silk ropes Francois seems to be willing to basically do whatever he sets his mind to. I really enjoyed further getting to know Francois throughout the podcast and wish him luck moving to Kansas City this week. He is looking to share more of his epic adventures here on his Instagram ( @francoisbergeronproulx ) so follow him and look forward to seeing more rad images. Enjoy the episode and find it at the links in my bio.

Episode 13 of the “What's Your Why Podcast” is out now with Akira van Egmond.It was a joy to have Akira come on and talk about all aspects of training. How he trains and why he trains is one of the big topics discussed throughout the episode. We also discussed overall work capacity, the ups and downs of working in restaurants, and a bit about fitness in Miami. He is a man of movement and through his Instagram page, he shows his everyday fitness journey. I have been a fan of his for years and really enjoyed getting to know him a bit via the interview. As always I am very thankful for having him on and loved talking about fitness and athleticism. If you want to see bits and pieces of his training check out his page here. It is a great page to follow if you are looking to learn about fitness as he shows great motion and form:-@the_quiet_conqueror on Instagram. And if you are in Miami go check out his restaurant:-https://uptown66.miami/

Episode 12 of the “What's Your Why Podcast” with Wes Plate is out now. He is a wild man and a savage model of what the human body can do. He regularly runs 200+ mile races. And is shooting to run 4 of them this running season. He is a videographer and has passionately pursued this since he was in early high school. Throughout the interview, I admired the determination and focus he has had with the activities and passions he pursues. When he sets his mind on something it seems that that is all that matters until the task is complete. In the interview, we see this with both running and his career. On top of all that he shares some great stories about growing up, coming into videography, and his path to becoming a savage ultra runner. Wes has an amazing ability to take a viewer on the journey that is his races through his YouTube videos, so please check them out on his channel. Check out his pages here with these links:Website: https://www.wesplate.com/Instagram: @midpackeliteYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/wplate

Chris Deal (@chrisdealios) is a local rock climber here in Fargo. He is a co-owner of @fargoclimbing and has been involved with rock climbing for around 10 years now. He is the best climber I have ever seen in person and am jealous of his moves on the bouldering wall. In this podcast, we discuss his journey in climbing from being a child knowing that climbing is what he wanted to do whether it was rocks or trees. To him opening a gym here in Fargo. Beyond that, we talked about training strategy and how to break into the sport as a newbie like myself. Give it a listen, but most importantly come check out the gym @fargoclimbing!If you enjoy please give it a share. Thank you for listening.

Episode 10 is out now with Ted Mullin (@ted.mullin)Ted is a jack of all trades. He is a college football player playing at the University of North Dakota, the owner of Rocky Mountain Faith (@rocky.mountain.faith), and an avid outdoorsman among other things. He was a suggested guest from my cousin Jaxson and I am very happy that he came on the podcast. We dived deep into discussing what it means to be all in on one pursuit, what it looks like to own a business while still being in school, and the journey he has taken as a business owner thus far. Give it a listen and I know you won't be disappointed!

This episode is a recap of my attempt at the Maah Daah Hey Trail Ultramarathon from this past weekend. Troy is my friend and brother-in-law so he helped crew me for the race and joined me on the trail for the last section I attempted that day. The race brought me to death's door and I am very happy to be alive. We broke down the race, what went well, what could have been done better, and talked through the lessons learned through that day and since. Give it a listen. The most impactful episode to me so far. As always if you enjoy the episode give it a share.Thanks for listening!

Dex( @galaxyalexander ) is the co-owner of @thunder.coffee and @beefcakes.nd . Thunder is my favorite spot to go to in the Fargo area whether I am working, reading, or just getting my caffeine fix in. We geeked out on coffee, talked about opening their business, and an assortment of other topics. Follow him here @galaxyalexanderDefinitely give @thunder.coffee and @beefcakes.nd a follow and try them out!I hope you enjoy the podcast as much as I enjoyed the conversation. 

Rob is a true renaissance man. Practitioner and Coach of BJJ, musician, avid reader, and businessman.Rob and I met as he was my partner on the very first day I attended a class at @FargoBJJ. From the first day, he proved to show outstanding skills as a coach. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast and definitely recommend checking out his LinkedIn book club #RobsReads2022. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robashe/Instagram: @robdoesnotexist

Scott is a podcaster, ultra marathon runner, attorney, and self-proclaimed seeker. We sat down to discuss how he ended up in his current roles in life and a lot about his life in the ultra-running world. Scott is someone I aspire to be like one day always seeking to get the most out of life as possible.If you need something to listen to as you work out this week I definitely think this is one of the best episodes I have recorded to date. I recommend following him on all channels. And since recording this episode I have enjoyed two more of his podcasts and I highly recommend following “Ten Junk Miles” as well.Ten Junk Miles: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yeVQnjkjPK20gPxGeP5tu?si=i-M0LdpRSDOeK-mqxYeKFwApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ten-junk-miles/id977007408Instagram: @tenjunkmilesracing & @scottywk2 Website: https://www.tenjunkmiles.com/ 

Paul Schommer is the guest of the week and is a true all-around good dude! He is an Olympic biathlete, hunter, and outdoors enthusiast. We dove deep discussing a wide array of topics discussing his journey to become an olympian. I hope to have him on again because I know he has more good tales to share about his journey thus far.Give him a follow here: @paultschommer on Instagram!As always if you enjoy the podcast please share it so others can enjoy it as well.

Aaron is one of my best friends and I am down in Columbus visiting him and Rafa (who makes a guest appearance at the end). Aaron shares about his journey of losing his sight and then we continue so listen at your own discretion. Give him a follow if you wish here: Instagram @aaronreistadAppreciate you all and give the podcast a share if you find it at all interesting!

Ultrarunner by early morning, Top Logistics sales professional by day, husband & father of 5 children all the time!Awesome conversation with Josh and I would love to have him on again in the future. Give him a follow on all of the channels below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-harrison-55a0a5160/Instagram: @freight_jesusStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/61454011Podcast available to watch here:https://youtu.be/vlNUUOK9eRQ 

Nick is a local Videographer and all-around cool dude.He has a bomb Instagram page and I definitely recommend giving him a follow here:@nderaney_

An introduction to the, "What's Your Why Podcast".Hope you enjoy it!-Ty

Kyle is the owner and Founder of Xtra Apparel Co. and he was gracious enough to come on for my first episode.   You can support Xtra here: -Website: https://www.xtrapparel.com/ -Instagram: @xtraapparel -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtraapparel