Type 2 Fun Podcast

Get inspired to Push your Limits
Type 2 Fun Podcast

Welcome to the Type 2 Fun Channel where we share inspiring stories and events that require people to push their mental and physical limits. Type 2 Fun events suck in the moment but by overcoming them we create lasting memories that brings us back for more. We hope these stories inspire you to get out there, and see what you are capable of in your next adventure and in your everyday life so that you too can create stories worth telling. Reach out to learn how to push your limits or if you have an inspiring story to share with our listeners!

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    NEW Mountain Biking Mecca - Dragon Trail Adventure Base Camp - #57

    Mark Deering created the Dragon Adventure Base Camp to bring people to Michigan and grown the biking community surrounding the Dragon Trail. This trail is known across the United States and aims to bring people to the state to check it out and see all that Michigan has to offer. In this episode we hear about Mark's story into mountain biking along side the development of this trail and how this passion turned into something so much bigger. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:14 Intro 01:47 Dragon Adventure Base Camp 03:01 Pure Michigan 05:42 Base Camp Origin 08:34 Draw to West Michigan 12:28 Building Out the Base Camp 15:20 Mountain Biking Journey and Group Rides 20:58 Michigan Meetup Scene 27:43 Youtube Channel 29:56 Lansing Motorcycle Club 31:15 Stories 40:25 Buddy System 42:30 Shoutouts and Send offs If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Checkout Mark and the Dragon Adventure Base Camp: https://www.youtube.com/@Adventures-mark-amy https://www.instagram.com/adventures_with_remax_mark/ https://www.thedragon.us/ https://dragonadventuresbasecamp.com/

    44 min

  2. DEC 3

    Hunting Alone - The Test of Mental Toughness - #56

    Anthony comes on to talk about his many big game hunting adventures. We dive into what its like to solo hunt and the mental and physical toughness you need to preserver in the wilderness. After telling a few stories we focus on how pushing yourself trickles down into your day to day life and makes an lasting impression on your kids and your loved ones. Don't be complacent, push yourself and live a long life for you and your family. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:37 Introduction 02:52 Mental vs. Physical Toughness 07:21 Solo Hunting in Grizzly Country 15:03 Solo Hunting 17:58 Reflections in the Mountains 19:55 Setting Examples for Your Kids 24:07 Elk Hunt with Middle Schooler 26:57 Accountability to your Schedule 36:10 Mental vs Physical Strength 46:53 Appreciation for Food 46:53 Shoutouts and Final Thoughts Bear Shock® Ultra Lightweight Electric Fence – BEFhttps://amzn.to/4i5OdMS If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/anthonyoberti/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

    52 min

  3. NOV 26

    Earn your turns: The backcountry Skiing Revolution - #55

    Seamus's passion for playing outside has taken him from Wisconsin to Utah where he spends his free time Backcountry Skiing around the Salt Lake City area. In this episode we talk about the popularity of this sport and how it allows you to see the world in a different way and find endless opportunities for bottomless untouched powder. Combining his love for hiking and skiing Seamus gets to avoid the crowded resorts and make his own adventures scaling up mountain passes and having adventures that few get to enjoy. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:16 Introduction 03:33 Midwest Skiing 06:13 Ski Resorts vs. Backcounty 09:43 Draw to Backcountry 14:12 Loveland Pass 18:14 Winter Hiking 22:01 Backcountry vs. Cross Country 22:47 Gear, Food and Hydration 30:54 Backcountry Skiing Revolution 33:43 Next Steps 43:04 Stories 48:53 Shoutouts and Sendoffs 51:10 Tips for Getting Started If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLyt0zvzuXIybePGXdKDzQ https://www.instagram.com/seamus.dolan/ Seamus Starting Gear: Salomon 2024 QST 106 173cm Skis - https://amzn.to/4g0Sf7z Salomon N S/Lab Shift MNC 13 Ski Binding - https://amzn.to/41gq9B9 Salomon Shift Pro 120 Ski boots - https://amzn.to/48X4n77 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

    55 min

  4. NOV 11

    The Hidden Freeride Jetski Community in the Midwest - #54

    Skylar comes on to tell us about the world of free ride jet skiing within the Midwest. After college he needed an alternative to Snowmobiling and discovered a world where people take custom standing jetskis out on Lake Michigan to hit the waves. This journey has led him and a buddy to make a pact and ride at least once every month of the year. With improving technology and wet suits we talk about this small community and some of the events free riders participate in around the United States. This was a very fun episode about jet skiing that I didn't know existed in my own home state! Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:29 Intro 01:18 Snowmobiling at Tech 02:40 Discovering Free Riding 08:23 Wave Rave- Finding the Midwest Community 10:11 Buying a Super Jet and Wet Suit 11:12 Silver Lake Sand Dunes w/ Kids 13:19 Pure Michigan 15:47 Free Ride Conditions/Styles 20:30 Building a Free Ride Ski 27:07 Local Community 34:27 Winter Riding 36:19 Wind and Wave Safety 38:16 Stories 43:49 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Instagram: / typetwofunpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast Skylar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanda_boo/ Midwest Freeride Community: https://www.instagram.com/waterslutmafia Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

    46 min

  5. NOV 5

    Enduring 24 hours of Paddling - The insane world of canoe racing - #53

    Wade, and his family grew up paddling around Texas. Now he competes in Endurance Canoe Races around the world. I first found out about this sport from the Au Sable River Marathon in my home state of Michigan and had to have some one on to share about their experience paddling these very unique events. We dive into all the challenges of these races from portaging, technology and all the things that effect your speed and performance. This episode was great and I'm already looking to get a partner and train for this event some day in my own state. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:21 Introduction 04:10 What is Endurance Canoe Racing 08:29 Evolution of the Sport with Technology 24:49 Notable Canoe Races 31:55 Portaging 41:30 Role of a Team Captain 48:34 Au Sable River Marathon 54:32 Triple Crown 58:02 Stories 01:05:03 Closing Thoughts and Shoutouts If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

    1h 9m

  6. OCT 30

    Why I Ride (and Write) with Meaghan Hackinen - #52

    Meaghan Hackinen, is a Kelowna-based ultra-cyclist, bikepacker, and writer whose two-wheeled adventures have taken her from Haida Gwaii to Mexico’s high plateaus, across Canada and the United States, and from North Cape to Tarifa along some of Europe’s highest paved roads. She is a multi-faceted rider with a dozen women’s wins, several FKTs, as well as the course record at the World 24-Hour Time Trial Championships. Meaghan is the 2024 Tour Divide women’s division winner. She has an MFA in Writing and is the author of South Away: The Pacific Coast on Two Wheels, a Kobo Emerging Writing Prize finalist, and Shifting Gears: Coast to Coast on the Trans Am Bike Race (NeWest Press). In this episode we take a different approach from her typical interviews and talk about reflection both on and off the bike. So many great things happen when the body is working and the mind is firing on all cylinders. Some call it runners high and its profound. We had a chance to talk about some of these larger epiphanies and the benefits of documenting and reflecting on your journeys over time. Let us know how you liked this episode! Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:17 Intro 03:23 Reflecting 05:04 Writing 13:12 You're Stronger Than You Think 14:47 Everything Doesn't Have to Be Epic 17:19 Discipline and Training 23:35 Discipline with Writing 25:26 Struggles With Kids 27:41 Sparking Inspiration with Audio 30:05 Stories 33:44 Self Supported Events 42:52 Shoutouts If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out: https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast Meaghan's Books and Channels: Shifting Gears: https://a.co/d/6IF9xLI South Away: https://a.co/d/8r6eWtd Website: www.meaghanhackinen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghanhackinen/ Facebook: @meaghanhackinen Strava: MeaghanHackinen Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep... License code: TMIBD5267MPANTIQ

    46 min

  7. OCT 21

    Top Tips to Better Your Mountain Biking at Any Skill Level - #51

    Allen has a burning passion for helping people on and off the bike. This energy comes out in the podcast as Allen talks his passion for mountain biking. Through is experience and we dive into many ways to level up your skills on a bike. Allen coaches people of all experience levels and focuses on giving them the confidence to approach different trails and features. Through his sponsorships he has traveled to many different events and seen the power of community in his state and across the United States. Chapters: 00:00 Opening 00:22 Intro 02:07 Mountain Biking in your area 03:16 Growing up 05:32 Letting your imagination Run 07:23 Work 09:08 Coaching 11:36 Confidence 14:37 Sponsors 17:35 Events 23:37 Bikes and Upgrades 30:42 Community 34:43 Shoutouts and Sendoffs If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@allenm456 https://www.instagram.com/allenm456/

    38 min

  8. OCT 17

    The Joys of Type 2 Fun - Tales From Recent Guests - #50

    We made it to episode 50! Thank you everybody for listening along on this Journey. Its been a complete blast talking to all these guests from around the world and having an opportunity to hear their story. Here are some clips from our most recent episodes that have inspired me to try new things and stay active. I hope you enjoy this unique episode and thank you for celebrating 50 episodes with us. We have a lot more in the pipeline. If you want to see more content like this, please consider liking and subscribing and check us out on Youtube and Instagram. https://www.youtube.com/@type2funpodcast/videos https://www.instagram.com/typetwofunpodcast/?next=%2F 00:00 Intro 00:50 Joel Ultra/Iron Man 04:15 Mike Houndsman 10:10 Stephen Body Building 15:11 Jordan Off Roading 17:02 Dan Mountain Athlete 19:06 Salty Beard Bikepacker 22:06 Harrison Snowskating 28:08 Mick Bikepacking 32:31 Emlyn Mountain Boarding 36:06 Talon Dirbike Racing Full Episode Links: #48 Joel Ultra/Iron Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc6Su4VPlwU&t=1287s #49 Mike Houndsman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eX8lxoBat1U&t=1s #47 Stephen Body Building - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZsI-jv7e_Y&t=1s #46 Jordan Off Roading - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qhDCFnYZ1o&t=901s #45 Dan Mountain Athlete - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konYqveJl04&t=1s #44 Salty Beard Bikepacker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwHMINNRlmc&t=854s #43 Harrison Snowskating - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_M-h7Ukw2c&t=2s #42 Mick Bikepacking - https://studio.youtube.com/video/6_h_mwW60QQ/edit #41 Emlyn Mountain Boarding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG1b3eWEMmM&t=4s #40 Talon Dirbike Racing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXRBPff2Pqw&t=22s

    42 min
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Welcome to the Type 2 Fun Channel where we share inspiring stories and events that require people to push their mental and physical limits. Type 2 Fun events suck in the moment but by overcoming them we create lasting memories that brings us back for more. We hope these stories inspire you to get out there, and see what you are capable of in your next adventure and in your everyday life so that you too can create stories worth telling. Reach out to learn how to push your limits or if you have an inspiring story to share with our listeners!

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