The Active Texan

The Active Texan

By Brian WattsHealth & FitnessFitness
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The Active Texan episodes

  • Ep88 | Ryan Slater and Brian Watts - Grand Canyon Adventure, Ultra 50k+

    In this episode of the Active Texan Podcast we have returning guests, Ryan Slater and our very own Dr. Brian Watts. Ryan and Dr. Brian went on a Grand Canyon adventure and are sharing all of their stories. Listen to hear how they decided to take on the Grand Canyon, what their training looked like, traveling to and from and many details of the 36 miles and 7,000 feet plus of elevation gain in just under 12 hours on May 4th 2023! Enjoy!

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    1 hr 14 min
  • Ep87 | Jarrod "Jazza" Southern - "Coach Southern" - Soccer, South Africa and Coaching

    In this episode of the active Texan, we talk to Coach Jared “Jazza” Southern. People here in College Station don't know him as Jazza but that's what his nickname was back home in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Jarred is a coach with Cavalry Youth Soccer in Bryan/College Station, and also the head boys soccer coach at a A&M Consolidated High School. Brian and Jarred talk a lot about soccer, coaching and staying active. Jarred has been a fan of and participant in the sport of soccer his whole life, listen to his passion for the sport in this episode. The best stories are toward the end so keep listening!

    Twitter: @jazzasouthern


    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep86 | Peter Madden - Chef and Owner of Mad Taco, Hunting
    In this episode of The Active Texan we chat with a chef and restaurant owner local to Bryan/College Station. Peter Madden has been involved with some of the best local restaurants in our community. He is continuing to level up and provide more and more quality delicious food options for the area. We chat about his journey through entrepreneurship and also about his joy of hunting and fishing!
    57 min
  • Ep85 | Bubba Bean - Former Aggie and NFL Football Player
    In this episode of The Active Texan, we had the pleasure of interviewing former Texas A&M football player Bubba Bean. Bubba shared his experiences of playing football growing up and ultimately being recruited to play for the Aggies. Bubba also talked about some of his favorite moments from his time at A&M, including the bonds he made with his teammates and coaches. We also chat about injuries he had along the way and the joy he has found in the sport of golf.
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    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep84 | Emily Smathers - Cancer survivor and runner
    In this episode of the Active Texan Podcast we sit down with Emily Smathers who was first diagnosed with thyroid cancer back in 2012. We hear about her journey as a runner before cancer and the physical and mental battle of losing the joy of running during her cancer diagnosis. Now cancer free and a mom of two she shares about her return to running and reclaiming the joy of the sport. .
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    55 min
  • Ep83 | The Active Texan Triathlon Coming October 1, 2023
    In this episode of the Active Texan podcast, we make an exciting announcement. We are putting on a sprint triathlon in Bryan College Station called The Active Texan Triathlon. This will be a sprint, triathlon distance, and there will be relay options available. The race will be located at the beautiful Lake Walk by the Stella hotel in Bryan, TX. We are so excited to be putting on this race with other amazing companies in our community. All proceeds will benefit the First Win Foundation and the race is in honor of John C Webb Jr. Check out our website theactivetexan.com for more details! You can also support the Active Texan by buying some merch now available on our website.
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    12 min
  • Ep82 | Andrew Mangum - Owner of Gym 91 and Personal Trainer
    In this episode of the podcast we sat down with Andrew Mangum. He owns Gym 91 and is a certified person trainer. He tells us a little about the vision of his gym, which is in a storage unit by the way, his use of personal training to fund his goal to back to physical therapy school and he shares his story of recovering from a devastating back injury with out surgery or medications.
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    59 min
  • Ep81 | Roger Pine - Lifetime marathoner, present day ultra runner and Ironman 140.6

    In this episode of the Active Texan Podcast we chat with Roger Pine. Roger has many years and many miles of experience as a runner. He has completed over 50 marathons, an Ironman, Ultra races and trail runs and is working to complete a marathon in all 50 states. Hear the stories from all of these adventures and tips for choosing marathons and overcoming injury. Get ready to be inspired to get in some miles.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep | 80 Dr. Stacie Barber of The Physio Fix - From a devastating achilles injury to high level olympic weightlifting
    In this episode of the Active Texan podcast we interview Dr. Stacie Barber of The Physio Fix in Phoenix, AZ. Stacie was a collegiate gymnast and has had numerous experiences overcoming injury to pursue her active life. Currently, she participates in Olympic weightlifting at a high level. She shares with us about a recent achilles injury on a warped wall and her journey to recovery and getting back to lifting. This interview is full of stories between these two active physical therapists. .
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    51 min
  • Ep79 | Daria Britton - Texas A&M Soccer
    In this episode of the Active Texan we interview Daria Britton. We discuss her path to collegiate soccer and her experience on the team at Texas A&M. It is a great discussion about being a part of a team and valuing every aspect of a team. After her time at Texas A&M she has started Physical Therapy school and is on her way to helping athletes like herself.
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    47 min

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