In Episode 6 of the Backcountry Cardio Podcast, I sit down with Matthew Schuster, founder of Addra Labs, to dive into the role protein plays in performance, recovery, and everyday health. We talk about why he started Addra Labs, what sets his products apart, and how athletes and mountain movers alike can fuel smarter.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, chasing peaks, or just looking to recover better—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Adam Cordell joins me for this one, and his story is nothing short of inspiring. With no background in running, Adam first laced up as a way to deal with anxiety and to find a deeper sense of purpose. Fast forward to today—at 35 years old, he’s chasing a 2:16 marathon and the dream of qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Trials.

In this episode of the Backcountry Cardio Podcast, I sit down with Jake Gonzales — a die-hard elk hunter and former Division I wrestler who brings grit, discipline, and an unmatched passion for the backcountry. Jake shares the archery elk hunting strategies and hard-earned lessons that have led to his success chasing bulls in rugged country. From mindset to tactics, this episode is packed with knowledge every elk hunter can put to use.

Father, husband, marathon runner—Ezekiel Buckley has redefined his life. From the struggles of smoking to the triumph of the marathon, he’s cut his time from 4:17 to 3:30 and found purpose in running. Hear how his journey has shaped not just his races, but his role as a dad and husband, too.

Michael Boyd joins us to share his raw and honest experience at the legendary Leadville 100. From the highs of pushing through the Colorado mountains to the low of a DNF caused by rhabdo, Michael opens up about what he learned on race day. He breaks down the dos and don’ts every new ultra runner should know before toeing the line at their first big race.

High country mule deer hunts aren’t for the faint of heart. 🏔️ In the next episode of Backcountry Cardio Podcast, Cody Worley shares how he finds bucks in rugged Colorado basins and the mental grind it takes to succeed.

On today's episode of the Backcountry Cardio podcast, Jake Hiatt and Brock Anderson tell their success stories during this year's Utah muzzleloader season. Jake and Brock continuously find success on giant mule deer and share a few tips they use. Brock shares a few hilarious side stories as well, so sit back and enjoy the episode.

On this week's episode of the Backcountry Cardio podcast, Donald Horvath and Chris Horton are kind enough to drop some elk-hunting knowledge on us. Don and Chris have been hunting elk together for a long time now in the mountains of Idaho, and seem to find success every year. The two of them both harvested great bulls this year and share that experience while providing us listeners with the tactics they use to make it happen! If you have been struggling to seal the deal in the elk woods this episode may have the tips you need to find success.

On today's episode of the Backcountry Cardio podcast, we have returning guest Stuart Holmes. Stuart went on his first-ever elk hunt in September and found success on his first day in the field. Stuart relives his experience and takes us through a bit of his prep work that helped him find success.