High Impact Man Podcast

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, the hosts engage in a lively discussion with their guest, Wonder Pickle, about his journey to becoming a high impact man. They explore the humorous origins of his unique name, his experiences with F3, and the importance of camaraderie in fitness. Wonder Pickle shares his struggles with faith, personal challenges, and the transformative moment when he found hope and purpose through a renewed relationship with God. The conversation delves into themes of grace, forgiveness, and the impact of community support in overcoming life's obstacles. In this conversation, Wonder Pickle shares his journey of integrating faith into his business, navigating economic challenges, and engaging in ministry work, particularly in Uganda. He discusses the importance of surrendering control to God, fostering a God-centered work environment, and the transformative experiences he has had while helping widows and orphans. The conversation highlights the impact of faith on personal and professional life, emphasizing the need for intentionality in serving others and sharing the love of Jesus.

Married for 20 years to my wife Angie. We have 2 daughters Avery and Vivian. We live on a small homestead in Northern California with a minor ark of farm animals (horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, pigs, and homing pigeons) and pets (5 dogs and a cat). Oldest of 8 siblings, grew up in the outskirts of Los Angeles County. PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (Dissertation was on Crisis Leadership), MA in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, MA in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, MA in Social Psychology, and BA in Psychology What lesson do I think are worth imparting? It is never too late to change – whether that be a job, a deeper commitment to God, being a better parent, or trying to increase your physical or mental health.

Today we get to hear a story from the Joshua Torbich, aka Beefcake. He is sharing his story, struggles and finally his overcoming his own drug addiction. He is now the CEO of a christian recovery house. https://crcirecovery.org/

Brad Boyd (AKA Tweety Bird), was born and raised in a rural mountain town in Colorado, where he met his wife and started a family at age 20. Not being mature enough for college, Brad got a job as a plumbing apprentice while his wife worked on a bachelor of nursing degree at a small community college. 10 years and 4 kids later, they decided it was time to take a big leap toward realizing a bigger purpose for their lives. Brad's wife had always dreamed of being a heart surgeon but had settled for nursing instead with the news of their first pregnancy a decade earlier. They sold their house and headed for NYC where she was to begin classes at Columbia.

Maybe it was curiosity, maybe it was unrealized desperation for community; whatever it was, he decided to show up to a workout. The rest is history. He began posting 5 to 7 times a week. By the end of summer 2023, he had lost almost 60 lbs and gained so many friendships that he never thought he would experience again.

Josh is a church planter and the Lead Pastor of Living Hope Church (https://livinghopechurchfl.org/) in North Sarasota, Florida.

He has served and pastored in churches in North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida over the past 12 years.

He has an amazing life and ministry partner in his wife, Lacey. They have four beautiful kids (3 boys/1 girl).

This week’s guest is Joe DeSena. Founder and CEO of Spartan Race.

Joe tells his story of growing up in New York, his embracing of endurance/adventure racing, how he started Spartan Races and the positive things people get from learning to overcome obstacles in their own lives.

Retired football coach Charlie Fisher joins us to discuss coaching and leadership. Coach Fisher has 39 YEARS COACHING EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING STOPS AT PENN STATE, NC STATE, VANDERBILT, TEMPLE, RICHMOND AND ARIZONA STATE ,EASTERN KY, and OLE MISS. HEAD COACH @ WEST GA & W. ILLINOIS

Coached 4 QB’s that were drafted in NFL including being the Pass Game Coordinator for 2006 1st Round Draft Choice Jay Cutler (Vanderbilt) of the Denver Broncos

Coached-QB’S Matt McGloin (FA-Oakland Raiders) & Christian Hackenberg (2nd round-NY Jets) at Penn State along with 4th round draft choice (NY Giants) QB Kyle Lauletta(Richmond) and 5th round draft choice (Denver Broncos) QB Zac Dysert (Miami, OH)

Coached- WR’S (5) 1st Round WR’s including Torry Holt and Koren Robinson at NC State and N’Keal Harry, Brandon Ayiuk and and Ricky Pearsall at Arizona State. Other Wr’s coached and drafted… 2nd Round Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt) 3RD Round Earl Bennett (Vanderbilt) 3rd round Ron Dixon (West Ga) 5thRound Frank Darby (Arizona State)

In Fanny Packs bio he said that he was EH to F3 by his brother's salty. Took a couple times, but the last time he says quote unquote, it's Wednesday, June 10th, 2020. He says, these guys are great, Solid dudes. Me, just okay.

My F3 story is probably somewhat unique. No one person “EH’d” me. Somewhere, in the back of my brain I had heard about F3 probably near its start in Knoxville.

During the pandemic, I decided to do P90X at home. I went through the 90 days and really enjoyed the workouts, how I was beginning to feel, and the new energy I had. However, around the 45 day mark I found myself muting Mr. Tony Horton during the workouts. I knew them almost all by heart and the repetitive nature of them was KILLING ME. Once school started back in the Fall of 2020, I had given up on continuing P90X and wasn’t working out.

However, I found something. When spending the summer of 2020 applying for and interviewing for Administration jobs in Knox County Schools, I noticed that two of the principals I was interviewing with were “mutual friends” with my old buddy Andy, aka “Dimples”. I was able to tell that they were friends because they all “liked” F3Knoxville. I looked it up, poking around on social media and the website, and thought it seemed cool. There was even a location 5 mins from my house! That was in June/July of 2020.

I changed jobs in November of 2020, becoming an Assistant Principal at Carter High School. Because of COVID restrictions and having to be at the school at 7:30 am each morning to take the temperature of the students as they entered the building, I thought that there was no way that I could get to this F3 workout, come home, shower, get ready, and make it to school in time.

This week Dial Up and I took the show on the road recording live from the 4th annual Keystone Convergence. You will hear from men some of you know such as the Nation’s Nantan Dark Helmet, the Nation’s General Red Baron as well as other men who participated. Most shared their “why” which was the theme of the weekend.

It kicked off with a 2nd F event dinner Friday night followed by a 15 mile over night ruck. That took us into a 2 hour beatdown Saturday morning, an inspirational talk given by Dark Helmet and then a community service project.

Live from Harrisburg we give you the 4th annual Keystone Convergence