The Cult of Recreationalism BUBS Naturals

Sage Burgener joins Nathan on the podcast this week! Sage is a weightlifter by birth that found a love for ultra running. They talk about everything from growing up in Coach B's gym, progressing as both an athlete and coach, parenting, running Bad Bitch Camps, and so much more. Sage speaks about the idea of grit and suffering and how you can find both in Olympic weightlifting and distance running. It's a great conversation that you don't want to miss out on.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
08:16 The Importance of Being Coachable 
24:54 Improving in 5K Races 
34:45 Integrating Strength and Conditioning in Ultra Running: Ultra Strength Program 
 
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Dave Durante joins Sean and Nathan on the Cult of Recreationalism podcast! Dave is a gymnast, former Olympian, and founder of Power Monkey Fitness. They discuss Dave’s path through growing up in New Jersey, to competing at Stanford, to the Olympics in Beijing. He’s a girl dad, sneakerhead who never thought he would get into coaching who now runs Power Monkey Camp which brings in amazing coaches from all over the world to train coaches, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Make sure you check out the end of the episode for a round of rapidfire questions to get to know Dave a little better.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
13:26 Dave's Gymnastics Journey 
25:01 Transition to Coaching and Power Monkey Camp 
29:11 Power Monkey Camp: Building Skills and Relationships 
32:11 The Impact of CrossFit on Gymnastics 
36:15 From Gymnast to Coach: Dave Durante's Journey 
39:19 Learning from Olympic Athletes 
43:57 Personal Stories: From Snowboarding to Gymnastics 
46:34 Dave's Favorites: Bourbon, X-Men, and Sandwiches 
50:25 Navigating Social Media and Dealing with Negativity 
53:36 Dave's Sneaker Collection and Artistic Interests 
56:08 The Value of Shared Wins and Personal Growth 
58:08 Dave's Quirks: Being Loud and Taking Up Space in Bed 
 
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In this episode, Evan Slaughter AKA @fit2serve1 joins Nathan on the Cult of Rec podcast! Evan is a fitness influencer, content creator, pickleballer, a veteran, and he’s doing what he loves. He talks about his love for comedy and how he incorporates it into his content. He loves finding humor in any situation and it’s helped him grow after dealing with anxiety and addiction earlier in his life. They also talk about finding inspiration for creating content, the importance of being mentally and physically healthy, and the significance behind Evan's Instagram name. Enjoy!
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Background 
03:21 Transitioning to Full-Time Content Creation 
06:14 The Role of Comedy in Evan's Content 
07:01 Getting into Pickleball 
08:39 Making the Switch to Full-Time Creator 
11:19 Using Social Media as a Job 
12:44 Unwinding and Taking Breaks from Social Media 
13:16 Dating Apps and Personal Life 
15:33 Reflecting on Strengths and Weaknesses 
18:10 Coping Strategies for Anxiety 
20:09 Finding Support and Talking About Anxiety 
21:33 Humor in the Military 
23:27 Addressing Mental Health in the Military 
24:55 Evan's Humorous Side in School 
28:23 Playing Instruments and Targeted Instagram Ads 
32:54 Finding Inspiration and the Concept of Originality 
39:12 The Journey to Physical and Mental Health 
43:21 Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin 
45:55 Being Fit to Serve Others 
 
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Kris “Tanto” Paronto joins Sean on the podcast. Of course they talk about Benghazi, Kris’ experience there and his interactions with Glen, but they also talked a lot about Kris’ life before and after. Everything from growing up in a football household, to joining the military, to now owning a vodka brand and all the challenges associated with it. If you’re at all interested in the events in Libya and what happened after, be sure to give this a listen. Kris doesn’t hold back and it’s an incredible story.
 
Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Challenges of the Alcohol Business
11:26 The Difference Between Military Brotherhood and the Civilian World
34:09 From Athlete to Military: Finding the Right Path
43:51 Perseverance and Success as a Contractor
54:44 Finding Joy and Laughter in Challenging Situations
01:15:15 The Arrival of Reinforcements and Devastating Mortar Attacks
01:25:21 Telling the Story Accurately: Motivation Behind the Book and Movie
01:33:40 Overcoming Challenges: Fighting for Creative Control
01:45:04 Honoring the Fallen Heroes: Kris Paronto's Other Ventures
 
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Michael Dalton of Hustle Media joins Nathan on today's podcast to talk all things videography and creativity. They discuss the challenges of managing multiple roles, the importance of pursuing art for art's sake, and the process of unlearning rules to foster creativity. They also touch on the concept of 'spoons' as a measure of energy and the fulfillment that comes from meaningful connection. They talk the creative industry, running gyms, strategy, balance, Mario Kart, and the importance of finding time for leisure activities.
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:33 Managing Multiple Roles
29:20 Unlearning Rules and Fostering Creativity
39:32 Embracing Creativity and Breaking the Rules
48:54 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities
56:57 Effective Time Management
 
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Matt Chan, firefighter and Head Coach of AT TRAIN FTW joins Sean and Nathan to talk about his passion for skiing and climbing and how his history in CrossFit and the Titan Games lead him to where he is now. Matt also talks about his transition from IT to firefighting and then to full-time athlete, highlighting the importance of following your passion. He reflects on the early days of CrossFit and the camaraderie among athletes. Matt's dedication to fitness and his ability to make drastic life changes have shaped his journey. Matt discusses his career as a firefighter and his passion for helping people. He talks about his experience on the TV show The Titan Games and how he got involved. Matt also shares his journey with Train for the Win, a training program he developed to improve upon the CrossFit methodology and promote longevity in fitness. He discusses his upcoming goals, including participating in the Leadville 100 bike race and the Tactical Games. Matt also mentions his love for tattoos and the culture surrounding them.
 
Chapters 
00:00 Introduction and Matt Chan's Background 
00:59 Passion for Outdoor Recreation 
12:04 Living in an RV and Traveling 
23:32 Involvement in CrossFit and Competing 
33:35 Balancing Workouts and Outdoor Activities 
36:03 Return to Firefighting and Fulfillment in Service 
37:13 From Firefighter to Titan Games Competitor 
46:27 Train for the Win: Balancing CrossFit and Aerobic Training 
58:09 Future Goals: Leadville 100 and the Tactical Games 
01:11:46 The Art of Tattoos: Recommendations from Matt 
 
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