The Anthem of the Adventurer

Today on the show, we have a special treat of a conversation with Amos Rodriguez. Amos is a primitive skills instructor at White Pine Wilderness Academy in Indianapolis, IN and one of the contestants in the epic show "Alone" on the History Channel. In Season 7, he survived by himself for nearly 100 days in the Canadian Arctic and at one point had his shelter surrounded by a pack of wolves. You don't want to miss this one!

Today on the show, we talk with artist Jonathan Hardesty about his journey from being bored in his cubicle to a life of adventure as an artist. He persevered in the face of criticism towards a future that he wanted, and through deliberate practice has made a career creating fine art!

Today on the show, we'll hear from Ben Weaver! Ben and I discuss how to follow God's leadership in the marketplace, and the importance of focusing on being and becoming, rather than achievement.

Today on the show, we'll hear from Joe Bailey, a good friend of mine from the Dad Edge Alliance, and a mentor for over 3 years. We literally talk every weekday on most weeks, to process life together.

Today on the show, we'll hear from Troy Mangum, author of "Fatherhood Faceplants," as we talk about some of the faceplants he's had as a dad, and how to avoid some of your own as we grow as dads by being fathered by God!

Today on the show, we'll hear from Robert about his adventures throughout life, and some direct challenges to us as men that will change how you think about the way you live (no hyperbole here).

Today on the show, we'll hear from Nick Devlin, former US Army Ranger and adventure coach! We talk about how to live an adventurous life, moving through fear towards a life of inner peace!

Today on the show, we'll hear from Bob Hasson and Shawn Bolz about how we're all wired to hear God's voice in different ways, and how listening and responding can have profound effects on our lives and how we operate in the world.

Today on the show, we'll hear from Greg Finke who started taking his family on adventures in his trusty Subaru and has created an amazing community around that vehicle, inspiring others to take their families into the great outdoors with cars that can get them anywhere they want to go!

Today on the show, we'll hear from Ted Shimer, the founder of the Freedom Fight, an online porn addiction recovery program. We go deep on this tough topic, so if you've got young ears in the area, make sure you've got headphones on!

Today on the show, we'll hear from Melissa Templeton, the lead instructor at the Heritage Black Belt Academy. We talk about how taekwondo helps build confidence and perseverance for life!

Today on the show, we'll hear from Jocelyn Smith as she prepares her mind and body for a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail!

This week, we're talking with my good buddy Jeff McClintic! Jeff is part of the leadership of 420 Ministries in Indianapolis, Indiana and is an adventurous soul. On the show today we talk about how we adventure with God, the power of prayer, hearing prophetic words, and so much more. You'll be hearing much more from Jeff in the months ahead, as we've partnered up to take this message to the next level!

This episode is all about how adversity from being in the outdoors (or driving an old Land Rover) shapes us as men, fathers, and sons. It's a great discussion that goes into a bit of the philosophy of adventure as well as the fun of driving trucks through the mud! Oliver Smith from Twisted Automotive joined the show this week.

Today we get to talk with Allen Arnold, author of the new book "Chaos Can't" about how embracing our creativity is part of how we overcome chaos in our lives. I know I could use less chaos in my daily, how about you??

In this episode, I get to share some excellent time on the excavation of a man's soul with Morgan Snyder. We talk about devoting ourselves to the hard, deep work of recovering our hearts and becoming the kind of men that God is happy to entrust with his kingdom. This was one of my favorite interviews of all time, and I think you'll agree and really enjoy it. Join the few who will implement what Morgan has to say, and you will find life and find it to the full.

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast, which will be a bit.... unconventional, as you'll come to hear in this episode. But hey, that's what living an adventurous life is all about! Being a bit unconventional, following where God leads, and taking the path less traveled. Let's journey together!

This week, we have a super special guest... my Grandma! She talks about her experiences as a young girl going through the Great Depression, and a young woman in World War II. It's a great dose of perspective for these trying times. Enjoy!

Dan gives his after action review of how Season Two went from his perspective, and what's coming next. Share your takeaways in the comments, on Facebook, or Instagram!

Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author. He has been on expeditions all around the world, travelling through over 80 countries by bicycle, boat and on foot. He was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the year for 2012. Today he joins us to talk about the power of microadventures in our lives, using those hours after our 9-5 jobs to enrich our lives and challenge ourselves. You're going to want to listen to this one a few times!

Today on the show, we have the amazing Mitch Matthews from the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast! He's an inspiration to thousands across the world into a life full of adventure, going after your big dreams, and putting together a team to achieve them! You're going to love this one!

Today we have Shannon Stowell, who is the CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), talking to us about the amazing impact that adventure can have on our lives, as well as those we adventure with. Want to learn about amazing experiences that are available, no matter your budget? Or get motivated for travelling differently, in a way that promotes peace and stewardship? Shannon's your guy, and the ATTA are your people!

Today we get to talk with the wonderful Emily McCarthy, head of all things women at GORUCK! She's got some amazing stories of her adventures in the foreign service, at GORUCK, and of course as a wife and mother. You're going to love her perspective!

Today we talk with Brad McLeod, a retired Navy SEAL from SEAL Team 4, who runs SEAL Grinder PT! The big theme of Brad's life is how perseverance has developed his character, and brought hope to his life for a better future. You'll love hearing his stories and get inspired to go do some hard things (probably out in the woods on a bike!).

Today we get to talk to Blayne Smith, retired Green Beret and former President of GORUCK. He shares about his focus of adventure with his family, and how he uses adventure to connect with his wife, children, and friends. You'll love this one, especially how to go on low cost adventures with your wife, or friends you haven't seen in a while!

Cadre Igor is a veteran of the US Special Forces, and shares his story from the Battle of Mogadishu, and his adventures since then. Buckle up for a wild ride!

Get ready for Season 2! We have NAVY SEALs, Army Special Forces, former CIA operatives, entrepreneurs, and adventurers ready to show you how to practice PERSEVERANCE!

Today we talk to one of my mentors in the woodworking world, Marc Spagnuolo, aka. The Wood Whisperer! We take a different route from his normal interviews and talk about fatherhood, adventure, and some of his favorite moments in the adventure of woodworking content creation. Enjoy! Be sure to check out his new book, "Essential Joinery", out now!

Today, we talk with Josh Spodek, who lives a life full of adventure while teaching at NYU. He's got some amazing ideas on how to incorporate adventure into your life without spending any money at all!

We're coming to the end of Season 1, but the adventure doesn't stop this summer! Join our Facebook group, the Anthem of the Adventurer Tribe and share the adventure's you're taking with the group, get ideas for your summer travels, for adventuring with your kids, and living the life you're called to.

Today on the show we have Christina Zerfas, founder of the Cans for Kili project! We talk about her upcoming expedition and how she's raising money for that by recycling over 1 million cans!

Today we talk about the adventure of making things with your hands… using real tools! And how to inspire our kids to do the same, and guide them into adults who know how to fix and build things for themselves.

On today’s episode of the Anthem of the Adventurer, we have my good friend and Dad Edge Alliance brother, Andy Storch! Andy is an expert in business development and coaching, and hosts two podcasts, the Andy Storch Show and the Talent Development Hotseat. Today we’re talking about some ways to adventure with your family, the importance of still adventuring on your own as a dad, and planning with the desired end state in mind WITH your wife for holidays, birthdays, your 2019, etc.
We talk about how to adventure with your family, even with young kids and the importance of instilling a growth and adventure focused mindset in your kids as they grow into being ready for bigger adventures.

For most of us, fighting is a scary thought! Today's guest, Philipp Lomboy challenges us to find that part of us that FIGHTS.

Today we talk about how to have a life of success and significance with my good friend, Aaron Walker!

This week I'm highlighting a few of the awesome people I'm blessed to have in my life that I'm super grateful for. Check them out and support them in what they're doing, and share who YOU are grateful for this Thanksgiving week!

Today on the show, we have Jeff Bonaldi, the founder of The Explorer’s Passage! Today we’re going to talk about some incredible moments of transformation in Jeff’s life that were made possible by him embracing adventure in his life.

Updates on my life of adventure and a new direction for the podcast!

Today on the show we have a guy who decided that his job as a software engineer wasn’t fulfilling his need for adventure in his life, packed up his car and drove to Alaska from his home in Canada. Once there, he discovered an untapped desired to keep exploring from the seat of an overlanding vehicle which kicked off a series of epic journeys from Alaska to Patagonia which he detailed in his book, “The Road Chose Me.” Dan Grec calls in from Zambia as he is working his way AROUND Africa. Yes, I said around. Not across. This journey so far has been almost 37k miles in his trusty off-road Jeep and he’s got many more 10s of thousands to go. Truly epic. In this episode we talk about the lessons he’s learned on the dusty, muddy, rocky, and beautiful roads he’s been travelling for the past few years and all the cultures he’s encountered along the way. You’re going to love this one!

We have my friend, Larry Yatch. Now Larry is a special breed of guy: he was bound and determined to be a Navy fighter pilot since he saw the movie Top Gun in 3rd grade, but that changed when a friend gave him a Navy SEAL sweatshirt which would redirect the course of his life.

After graduating from the Naval Academy, he would pass the hardest military training in the world to become a Navy SEAL and serve our country with distinction for 10 years as an officer. His military service ended when he was medically retired, but his service to our country continued in the form of building businesses to help others build and execute in high performing teams at work and at home.

Today we have an awesome guest with a passion for the wild places of the earth, their protection, and exploring them (especially in kitted out offroad vehicles!). Scott Leuthold is a writer, speaker, and advocate for getting outdoors and re-discovering what Thoreau called “the divine music.”

Today on the show I’m giving you a more direct call to action. This week, tens of thousands of people are preparing to endure the wrath of Hurricane Florence, and a group of tens of thousands more are ready to deploy their skills to be the best part of their worst day and Get (Stuff) Done.

Team Rubicon’s primary mission is providing disaster relief to those affected by natural disasters, be they domestic or international. By pairing the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders, medical professionals, and technology solutions, Team Rubicon aims to provide the greatest service and impact possible.



Through continued service, Team Rubicon seeks to provide our veterans with three things they lose after leaving the military: a purpose, gained through disaster relief; community, built by serving with others; and identity, from recognizing the impact one individual can make. Coupled with leadership development and other opportunities, Team Rubicon looks to help veterans transition from military to civilian life.

I’m a proud member of Team Rubicon Region V, and had the privilege of serving alongside my fellow tribe members in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in 2017. It was one of the most profoundly positive experiences of my life, and you can have that mix of adventure, purpose, and service too by signing up to deploy on their website. It only takes a few hours of training, and a little bit of gear and you’re good to go.

Dan McPherson works with people who have a creative spirit, either one they fully embrace or one they’ve repressed for years in a cubicle. He helps people find clarity, adventure, and prosperity in their creative pursuits. He’s a guy that believes in getting a little better every day, and helping those he serves do that as well. Helping them move into new territory every day in powerful and effective ways. We talk about how to make incredible change in your life and business through seemingly small, incremental changes. He is a lifelong learner and we share many of the same influencers, which was awesome to talk about. One of his big takeaways was that every high performer is passionate about growth, stepping out and doing new things, while keeping all that balanced with fun. In addition to growth, they are huge seekers of adventure. Work hard, and play hard!

“Starting lines are almost more important than finish lines.”
Shelby Stanger is a journalist, surfer, podcaster, and adventurer who enjoys travel and big adventures. She has a great outlook on life and some amazing stories to share from her own life and her podcast, Wild Ideas Worth Living where she interviews world-class explorers, athletes, authors, scientists, health experts, and entrepreneurs about how they’ve taken their own wild ideas and made them a reality, so you can too. From people who have sailed across the Pacific, to people who have broken records, climbed the tallest peaks, written best-selling books, started outdoor companies you love, or just stood up for something they believed in, some of the wildest ideas can lead to the most rewarding adventures.