In this episode, Phil Pinti returns to and shares what he learned through a tough DNF at the Arizona Monster 300, the peace found on our paddleboard trip through Iowa, and how adventure can be found through urban running and tacos at the Taco Bell 50K!!

As we start 2026 and look back on 2025 we must ask ourselves three questions:

Why take on big scary goals even when faced with failure?

What do we learn from embracing the journey?

And of course....How many tacos can I eat while running 31 miles?

This is an awesome episode and I hope you enjoy Phil's perspective on all three events!!!

We are welcoming in the new year with Christine O'Hara Ryan's EPIC tale of finishing the hardest Moab 240 with only 15 minutes to spare!!

Last October, Christine ran for five days through the most rain the deserts in Moab, Utah has had in 150 years. Through this journey she learned lessons about herself and about the drive she has to accomplish her dreams.

Her stories are captivating and inspiring!! I truly hope you love this episode and that it motivates you to chase your own big goals over the next year!!

MORE FROM CHRISTINE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xtine_ohara/

Her Finish (10:18:00 of video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIgdmDl7lLM

Article on DFL: https://erinmaryquinn.com/2025/11/29/dfl/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOu_G9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeyR-loCDxfTAg4bIDm0S788P3Zrrj4xp-XAO527mklrTMtO92X-OeUXZ_g3c_aem_gfyn2-JhrdWFHZFoZkH0Rg

This is a REPLAY of one of my favorite episodes from the 9 years of doing this podcast!

In this episode my two friends Travis Steffen and Brandon Swett hang out and we go through a varitey of categories to eventually determine which movie wins the award of "Travis Steffen's Ultimate Sports Movie".

Over the years, I think I've listened to this nonsensical conversation more than any other episode of the show!

Enjoy!!

BIGFOOT REPLAYS : Twelve Crazy Workouts from Cameron Dorn by Chris Ward

"The secret to living is mastering the art of dancing with your fears..."

Replay of a fantastic podcast we did with Dyana Carmella on 6/11/2023. All about her book "A Walk Thru Neverland" which tells the story of her experience backpacking the Pacific Northwest Trail. It's a fantastic read!!

Enjoy the episode!!

This week we are chatting with musician Jeff Cormack about how snowboarding and mountain sports led into a career as a musician!!

Jeff is a music producer and songwriter who started creating music scores for ski/snowboard films. From there his path has led him to hit songs, music festivals, music projects like South of France and his own music licensing business Audihook.io

In this episode we chat all about this journey, lessons learned along the way, and the passion for life he finds by pursuing adventure and creativity!

This is an AWESOME conversation with an AWESOME guy!! Enjoy!

MORE FROM JEFF:

Website:https://www.jeffcormack.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffcormack/

https://www.instagram.com/southoffrance/

Audiohook.io: https://audiohook.io/

24 hours to hike and fly Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis!

In this episode Adventure Filmmaker Henry George and Adventurer Jason Hardrath talk about the ups and downs of their adventure to hike and fly the UKs Three biggest Peaks in 24 hours.

This one is awesome!!! Enjoy!

THEIR FILM: https://youtu.be/b__aTBEhQ2k?si=TgNYYRQC386PrGt1

MORE FROM JASON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonhardrath/

MORE FROM HENRY:

Dolomite Creative: https://www.dolomitecreative.com/

Nick Steel just completed his goal of running 16 100 milers in 2025!!! In this episode we talk about that experience, the mindset he has developed along the way and what it was like to run 50Ks around the Mankato Water Tower for a week straight!!

Nic Chiri (ultrarunner and race director) also hops on as cohost to share what it was like to watch Nick Steel run the Broken Anvil Ultras, a backyard ultra race in West Point, Iowa.

MORE FROM NICK:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksteelruns/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NicholasSteelEndurance

MORE FROM NIC:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrossthecriknic/

Broken Anvil Ultras: https://www.instagram.com/brokenanvilultras/

This week on the Like a Bigfoot Podcast we are back with Hannah Otto to chat about her recent accomplishments as an elite pro mountain biker!!

Hannah shares stories from her FKT on the White Rim Trail and her incredible film "Chasing the Triple Crown". Then we talk about her recent experience racing the World Championship XCM in Switzerland along the mindset she has worked on to compete at such a high level.

This episode is incredible and will inspire you to get out and chase after your own goals at your highest level!! Enjoy!!

MORE FROM HANNAH:

"Chasing the Triple Crown" Film from Competitive Cyclist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vohBABimUoU&t=781s

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto/

#428: Ward Family Summer Adventures with Lindsey & Harper Ward by Chris Ward