April 26, 2022

Episode 62: Brendan Leonard on Running, Creativity, and Avoiding a Real Job

1 hour 2 minutes

On this episode: The Far Side, browser tabs, YouTube analytics, and reluctant running. We’re talking with Brendan Leonard, illustrator, writer, film maker and ultra trail runner and creator of Semi-Rad.com.

Show Notes

00:35 – Introducing Brendan Leonard

02:55 – The story behind the birth of Semi-Rad.com

09:50 – Where did you get started writing?

14:20 – Sources of inspiration

20:15 – What are the things that grab your attention these days?

22:15 – How Brendan got into outdoor adventures

28:45 – Making adventure films

35:58 – YouTube analytics fun and “going viral”

42:40 – A typical week in the life of Brendan Leonard

45:20 – What inspired you to get into ultra running?

55:30 – Browser tabs throw-down

60:00 – Wrapping up

Mentioned in this Episode

Find Brendan online at Semi-Rad.com

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Follow Brendan on Instagram @semi_rad

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Our Co-hosts

Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject

Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com

Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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