The Story Analytics Podcast: Recent Episodes
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what is adventure? an unusual and exciting experience or activity. And to that end, your host Eric talks to adventurers of all types to understand their story and passion. No type of adventure is off limits ranging from skydivers, rock-climbers, hikers, backpackers, and cyclists to content creators, photographers, and entrepreneurs. Join Eric as he dives deep into the world of people that are pushing boundaries.
Rob Rast is the cofounder of FLX Bikes responsible for one of the largest and most successful ebike IndieGoGo campaigns in history. The Babymaker is a sleek, lightweight, and affordable ebike.Episode 027*This podcast was recorded a while ago - just before I was employed as a weekend bike mechanic at FLX, however, I am no longer employed at FLX.Music From: www.mirrorsaudio.co.nz
https://youtu.be/94E61c9hD-E (link to the youtube video)
Eric and his best friend Ludovic commentate on their recent Belgian Waffle Ride - Wafer. 78 miles of road, dirt, and gravel. We finished and had another great adventure!Episode 25
Jefe Branham is the master of chaos as the director of the CTR (colorado trail race) and legendary racer.
Episode 024
https://jwookieone.com/
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Chris Tarzan Clemens - broke away from traditional life to pursue adventures. He talks about his motivation and passion to live abroad, run ultras, and thru-hike. He is also involved in the execution of the snowman race - a multiday running race in Bhutan to highlight the impact of climate change.
https://www.christarzanclemens.com/https://snowmanrace.org/
Episode | 023 |
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Maximilian Gierl is a professional outdoor/sports/lifestyle photographer and videographer. He talks about his passion for the outdoors and one of his major accomplishments: climbing all 48 of Switzerland's 4000m peaks.
https://www.maximiliangierlphotography.com/
Maximilian | Episode 022 |
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Justinas Leveika is an ultracyclist who has won (or podiumed) any race he has gotten his hands on: GranG Grvl '23 🥇, AMR '23 🥈, Three Peaks Bike Race '22 ,🥇Race around Rwanda '22 🥇to name just a few. We talk racing, mindset, and adventure as we dive deep into Justinas's perspective and motivation for cycling.Justinas | Episode 021 | Sponsored By: Story Analytics - use data to tell better stories Story Analytics website: https://www.projectanalyze.com/Music From: www.mirrorsaudio.co.nz
BuzzAlong [Sherry] is an ultra endurance cyclist, adventurer, and founder of Buzz Along coffee. She recounts her greatest adventures: bikepacking through Colombia (to visit coffee farms), the Transiberica race, and the many brevets that she's done.
BuzzAlong | Episode 020 |
youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/@Buzzalong.cycling/featured
BuzzAlong coffee link: https://www.buzzalongcoffee.com/
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Jessica Maeda is a human rights lawyer and activist, with a master's in International Development Policy from Duke. She discusses the impact of the current political crisis in Peru: the fallout after former President Castillo's failed coup, protests across the country, and a perspective into the current government. March 2023
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Beer in Beautiful Places: Maddie travels the US getting after adventures and celebrating with a beer at the end. She's now had a beer in every state. We talk through day hiking, traveling, life on the road, her Appalachian Trail ambitions, and of course her favorite beers.
Maddie | Episode 018 |
BeerInBeautifulPlaces Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeerinBeautifulPlaces/featured
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Will | Episode 017 |
Will Bodewes is an all-around endurance athlete and the winner of the Colorado Trail Race 2022. We talk about his 2nd place finish in 2021 and what it takes to come back and win. We also discuss the challenges of the brutal race: the weather, lack of sleep, and high-altitude terrain.
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Will Bodewes: @willbodewes
Campnab | Episode 016 |
Eric Karjaluoto co-founder of Campnab talks about his passion for the outdoors and Campnab's solution to find an available campsite. With the rising interest in the outdoors and only so many campsites, they are booking up fast. Campnab alerts you if there is a cancellation so your trip can still happen.
Campnab Website: https://campnab.com/
Campnab YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4-IiC1starxxZwbhAfrneg
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Doc | Episode 015 |
Doc host of the John Freakin Muir Pod stops by to talk through his outdoor adventures. I get the chance to turn the tables on him and pick his mind about which gear he finds is best, his motivation to explore the outdoors, and of course his obsession with tarps. Join us to learn the backstory of how it all started both the podcast and his outdoor adventures.
John Freakin Muir Pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4-IiC1starxxZwbhAfrneg
John Freakin Muir Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-freakin-muir-pod/id1497165058
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WankSteez | Episode 014 |
Alex Wankowicz is a climber, hiker, backpacker, and peakbagger. He demonstrates what is possible in the outdoors by going for big objectives while encouraging others to get out and explore nature. He talks us through his outdoor challenges while giving us advice on what it's like to succeed and fail in the outdoors.
Alex's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wanksteez/featured
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TisTheSkison | Episode 013 |
Sean makes amazing backcountry (off-piste) ski & snowboard mountaineering videos documenting his drive to climb & ski remote mountains in Canada and all over the world. Sean & Hayden join us to talk through the success & failures of many of their adventures.
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Scott Bell | Episode 012 |
Scott is an outdoor adventure filmmaker creating mountain biking videos with content creators. His style has developed around the British Columbia, Canada mountain biking scene. Scott walks us through his strategy, technique, and a behind the scene look into what it takes to be a filmmaker.
Scott's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScottBell
Scott's Website: https://www.scottbellvisuals.com/
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Andy Bracco | Episode 010 |
Andy is an instructor at ifly Westchester and an urban explorer. Moving from real estate to indoor skydiving instructor Andy talks through his motivation to pursue his passion. His knowledge and passion about the history of indoor skydiving tunnels make this an interesting conversation about the development of indoor skydiving.
@braccoz
Andy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@braccoz/featured
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Dan Stenziano | Episode 009 |
Dan has backpacked over 7000 miles by hiking the jmt, pct, cdt, and more. He has also completed the super sierra high route, an off-trail adventure spanning from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. Join us as he shares his experience, mentality, and lessons learned through his journey outdoors.
Dan's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCdDzg6oVMhojw7ZCXjZPFSg
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Nick Marzano | Episode 011 |
"The clock does not stop and there are no prizes." (AMR) Nick joins us days after completing the Atlas Mountain Race, an 833-mile bikepacking race through the mountains of Morocco. He walks us through the motivation, challenges, and victories in order to help us understand what it takes to complete a ride of this magnitude.
Instagram: @cachemarz
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Sam Heiney | Episode 008 | link to all podcasts: https://anchor.fm/ericrinehartpodcast
Sam has been an indoor skydiving instructor at ifly Hollywood since 2014. And is my brother and my personal coach! Over the last decade, he has refined his tunnel technique both as a teacher and expert flyer.
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Matt Stone | Episode 007 |
Matt Stone is a photographer and videographer that has released Festive 500 - Passion to Pedal - A Cinematic Cycling Film a cycling film highlighting the festive 500.
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Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stonevisualsuk/featuredWebsite: https://www.stonevisuals.co.uk/ @stonevisualsuk
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The Camino Tellers are the definitive location on youtube to understand & prepare for the Camino de Santiago (a network of walks/trails that take start from Portugal/Spain/France and end in Santiago de Compostela.) But like so many things it's about the journey and Ricky & Erica share what it truly means to embrace the journey.
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Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@caminotellers
@caminotellers
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Arvid is one of the best indoor wingsuit flyers in the world! He coaches at indoor wingsuit and placed 3rd in the wingsuit world championships.
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Instagram: @arvidengler https://indoorwingsuit.com/en/home/
Dennis from Bogey Golf joins us to talk through the challenges of creating a youtube channel and learning to golf... at the same time. Additionally he's based in the UK meaning that if he wants to play year round - he's got to do it in less than ideal conditions.
@BogeyGolfUK thanks for coming on the podcast!
Link to Imran's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImranWorldCyclist/videos
Imran is a cyclist that has ridden his bike around the world (26,000 miles and counting) over a 15 month journey. Additionally, he's part of a two-man team that is the first to ride through the Maghreb (Mountains in Northern Africa)
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Lyubo Yanev has hiked some of the world's most amazing thru-hiking trails all while capturing his adventures by making stunning documentary-style films. His hikes include the JMT in California, GR20 in Corsica, the Dolomites in Italy, and the five mountain trail in Bulgaria. I get a chance to sit down and discuss his development as a videography and a hiker - and how he combines the two together to produce a stunning product
Welcome to the story analytics podcast | Episode 1 | Mason is a prolific all-around skydiver (both indoor and outdoor)- he's a coach, innovator, and professional athlete. He recently created the skydiving game: Body Piloting.
Find Mason at @downunderdynamics , @bodypiloting , and www.bodypiloting.com to learn more.
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