Best PEAK Initiative Podcasts (2026)

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One Misstep Ends the Goat Hunt | Brian Call 1:35:42

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Brian Call, founder of Gritty Films and one of the most respected voices in western hunting and backcountry preparation. Brian breaks down what it really takes to stay consistent as a hunter year after year—from physical and mental preparation to decision-…

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Inside the Innovation of Backcountry Gear | PEAX EQUIPMENT 55:43

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down again with Brice Bishop and Jeff Helm of PEAX Equipment to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to design and build gear trusted by backcountry hunters. From trekking poles to teepees, titanium stoves to headlamps, Brice and Jeff open up about the mult…

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How "Gritty" Became Gritty | Brian Call 1:38:14

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Brian Call—better known as Gritty—to unpack the early days of hunting films, the rise of his platform, and how he helped shape the modern era of outdoor storytelling. Brian walks through his transition from self-filming hunts to building a podcast that dre…

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252. Celebrating Five Years of Generosity 54:14

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“Generosity means that you give of the things that you really can't get back.” “I was happiest and most fulfilled anytime I was giving or fully engaged with another person.” “Generally when people hear generosity, they think you're asking them for money. So I specifically wanted to focus on generosity that had nothing to do with money, especially u…

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The Untold Story of PEAX: Faith, Loss, and Building a Hunting Brand from Nothing 1:08:33

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Brice Bishop and Jeff Helm of PEAX Equipment to unpack one of the most compelling brand journeys in the hunting industry today — from a single pair of trekking poles to one of the fastest-growing backcountry gear companies. This conversation goes far beyon…

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Ep 35 - Initiation: Learning to hear what life is asking w Matthew Duffy 55:58

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Matthew Duffy (Duffy) is a myco-poet, writer, musician, and cultural alchemist. From 2018-2023, Duffy was instrumental in making Denver the first city to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms, and later making Colorado the first state to fully decriminalize psilocybin and other entheogenic plants. We explore the initiation Duffy went through that led …

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251. How Presence Initiates True Generosity with Tracy Davidson 38:11

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“When we give, in this case, presence, what we get is like genuine connection and we get to make that person feel as valued as they really are.” “Every act of generosity, especially giving your time, is meaningful.” “Truly in every moment, there are lots of things to be grateful for. Sometimes they're just harder to find, but they're always there i…

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Backcountry Fueling That Actually Works (Part 2 with Kyle Kamp of Valley 2 Peak Nutrition) 52:42

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Got questions? Send us a text! In Part 2 of our deep-dive with Kyle Kamp, Founder of Valley 2 Peak Nutrition, we get into the gritty, practical, real-world fueling strategies hunters actually need in the backcountry. Kyle breaks down how to build a full day of food on the mountain, why most hunters bonk under high-intensity output, how to time slow…

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Full Moon, Full Heart: Rituals of Renewal and the Power of Living as an Offering 8:35

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Tonight in Uluwatu, under the brightest supermoon we’ll see for the next 17 years, I dropped into a powerful download about the future of Resonance — and about the future of human connection itself. In this episode, I share: ✨ Why full moons act as natural rites of passage 🌊 How the ocean and awe reset our nervous system 🔥 The breakthrough vision f…

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Energy Leaks, Boundaries, and the Art of Letting Go 9:08

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Today on Resonance, I’m coming to you from Uluwatu with a message about the power of editing — not in the sense of doing more, but in the courageous act of removing what no longer serves. Culturally, we’re taught that happiness comes from accumulation: more doing, more having, more striving. But in relationships, and in our own inner world, the tru…

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You Can’t Out-Hunt a Bad Diet | Kyle Kamp of V2P Nutrition 1:07:14

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Dennis Stokes sits down with Kyle Kamp, founder of Valley to Peak Nutrition, to break down the fundamentals of nutrition for everyday life and for backcountry hunters who demand more from their bodies. Kyle shares his powerful personal story—growing up with poor eating hab…

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The Power of Keeping Your Word: Commitment as a Path to Integrity 5:33

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In today’s episode of Resonance, Michael Trainer broadcasts from Uluwatu, Bali to unpack one of the most overlooked superpowers in modern life: commitment. At a time when flakiness has become normalized and integrity is increasingly rare, Michael explores why honoring your commitments is the cornerstone of both self-trust and relational depth. From…

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Who You Are Is What You Attract 4:02

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In today’s episode of Resonance, Michael delivers a powerful reminder: who you are being shapes every relationship, opportunity, and experience in your life. We live in a culture obsessed with doing and having—more success, more status, more external markers of worth. But none of it matters if our state of being isn’t aligned with the life we’re tr…

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The Call to Home: Initiation, Insight, and the Next Chapter 11:45

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In this liminal moment between Ubud and Uluwatu, Michael Trainer reflects on a profound series of downloads: a Thanksgiving future-self meditation, a deep Vedic astrology reading, a life chapter of karmic stripping-away, and the sudden, crystalline vision of his next book about initiation. Speaking from the jungle, on the eve of his movement to the…

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The Liminal Space: A Thanksgiving Meditation on Gratitude, Listening, and Inner Signal 9:18

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In this Thanksgiving reflection, Michael invites you into the liminal space—the quiet between the notes where meaning, magic, and clarity live. Drawing on a powerful future-self meditation and a week-long vision fast on California’s Lost Coast, he shares how deep listening changes the way we perceive the world—and ourselves. From native traditions …

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The Double Opt-In: The Most Important Rule of High-Level Introductions 4:10

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High-value relationships are built on trust — and few things erode trust faster than sloppy introductions. In this short tactical episode, Michael shares why the double opt-in is the gold standard for making introductions at the highest levels. He walks through a striking real-world example of a podcast guest who asked for introductions to some of …

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Go to the Left: The Hidden Path to Life-Changing Relationships 4:24

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What if the best opportunities in your life were sitting just a few feet to the left of where everyone else is looking? In today’s episode, Michael shares a counterintuitive but wildly effective relationship strategy inspired by his 40-day drive through 11 national parks during the pandemic. While exploring Yosemite, he realized that almost everyon…

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250. How Empowering Your Team Drives Peak Performance with Mark Moroz 40:14

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“Empower everyone to do what’s right for our customers.” “If you take care of your employees, they’re going to take care of your customers.” “The roll up the sleeves factor. We want people who are going to get things done and not worry about credit.” Episode Summary | In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Mark Moroz, the Executive Vice P…

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Faith, Failure, and the First Bow Kill | Tim Tucker on Overcoming Target Panic 59:30

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Tim Tucker — a young hunter, creative, and man of faith — to talk about perseverance, target panic, and finding redemption through archery and family. From missed opportunities in the elk woods to finally sealing his first bow kill on an Idaho antelope wit…

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The Door-Opener Method: Get Replies From Anyone You Admire 9:25

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In today’s episode, Michael reveals the exact strategy he uses to connect with high-performing, hard-to-reach humans: always make your ask an offer. This simple shift transforms your outreach from transactional to magnetic—and dramatically increases your likelihood of receiving a meaningful response. You’ll learn: Why most asks fail (and how to avo…

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Rite of Passage: The Archetype Shift That Changes Everything 10:04

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In a world filled with distractions and societal pressures, finding and stepping into your true identity can feel like a monumental task. In this enlightening podcast episode, Michael Trainer shares profound insights on the importance of individuation, using personal anecdotes and timeless wisdom to guide listeners on their journey to self-discover…

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Your Vision Is a Magnet: How Big Dreams Attract Big Relationships 10:12

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When you expand your vision, you expand your relationships. In this episode, Michael explores the idea that “your relationships will move commensurate with your vision… and the bigger your vision, the bigger your relationships.” Whether you’re called to a quiet, simple life or you feel a pull toward building something much larger than yourself, you…

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The Tragedy of a Life Never Begun 12:54

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“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” – W.M. Lewis In this solo episode, Michael reflects on the ways we delay the life that’s calling us. He shares how he waited years to launch this very podcast and over a decade to write his book, Resonance, and what finally helped him get out of his own way. Dr…

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Trust Your Gut: The Hidden Compass in Every Relationship 7:38

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In this deeply resonant episode, Michael explores the second brain — the gut — and how its subtle signals can reveal more about our relationships than logic ever could. He shares a recent encounter in Bali that reminded him of one powerful truth: if it’s not a full “yes,” it’s often a “no.” You’ll hear how the body tells us which connections are no…

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The Resonant Moment: How One Unexpected Encounter Changes Everything 11:50

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In today’s episode, recorded live from Ubud, Bali, Michael shares a powerful, real-life moment of pure resonance — the kind of unexpected human connection that stops you in your tracks and reminds you of the magic that’s possible when you’re fully present. After a day spent walking through Bali’s ceremonial offerings and reconnecting with his own i…

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Dissonance vs. Resonance: How to Tune Your Life and Level Up Your Game 10:19

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This is a rich and highly engaging monologue! Here are some great options for the title, summary, and description, focusing on the core themes of self-mastery, environment, and energetic boundaries. Dissonance vs. Resonance: Tuning Your Environment and Stepping Up Your Identity In this tactical episode of Resonance, host Michael Trainer tackles the…

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Behind the Man: The Life, Faith, and Grit of Joe Elliston 1:43:02

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Joe Elliston, Co-Founder of Initial Ascent, for a deep dive into the man behind the brand. From his childhood adventures and early hunting roots to the lessons learned through leadership, loss, and faith—Joe opens up in a raw, heartfelt conversation that g…

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The Most Powerful Relationship Tool You’re Not Using: Podcasting as an Invitation 14:01

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This episode is both a how-to guide and an honest reflection on resistance, ego, creativity, and the power of taking your place on the stage of your own life. Takeaways I was sitting on this incredible content with these incredible humans. I had incredible conversations and I was in my ego about it. It kept me from singing my song. I committed in t…

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How to Build a World-Class Network Through Anchors, Invitations & Value 11:23

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In this episode of Resonance, Michael Trainer pulls back the curtain on one of the most powerful relationship strategies he’s ever learned — a strategy that transformed his life, unlocked access to global leaders, and helped build world-class communities and movements. He calls it The Anchor Strategy. At its core, the Anchor Strategy is simple: Cre…

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Why the Morning Three Changes Your Relationships Forever 12:37

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1. 🌟 "Ever wondered how a simple morning ritual can transform your relationships?" 🤔 In our latest episode, I share the power of the 'Morning Three'—reach out to three people each morning without expecting a reply. It’s about adding value, not asking for favors. Who will you connect with today? 💌 Let me know in the comments! #MorningRoutine #Relati…

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The Power of Profound Experiences: How We Build Life-Changing Bonds 9:02

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Takeaways Creating epic experiences is essential for building relationships. Having an invitation ready can facilitate connections. Being a convener allows for exponential relationship growth. Shared experiences create a sense of belonging. Hosting dinners can lead to incredible relationships. Invite people to events to foster community. The act of…

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The Art of Seasons — Creativity, Connection, and the Courage to Begin Again 11:36

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🪶 Show Notes Get Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection Topics Covered: The power of Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages and Artist Dates Emerging from a five-year creative season into public sharing Why the process matters more than the outcome Lessons from Ryan Holiday and Rick Rubin on mastery and audience detachment Understanding personal…

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Be Your Word: The Quiet Power of Showing Up 3:08

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Show Notes Theme: Integrity and alignment between words and actions. Key Question: Who are you when no one’s watching? Location: Recorded in Bali. Takeaway: Integrity isn’t about perfection — it’s about consistency. Each time you show up for yourself, you reinforce trust within and around you. Quote from the Episode: “We build all our external rela…

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249. Building Your Leadership Legacy with Kate Paine 40:09

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“I think Legacy is, did you positively impact someone’s life?” “Listen deeply and listen with various parts of you.” “There’s no failing, there’s just learning.” Episode summary | In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Kate Paine, the Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Saint-Gobain North America. They discuss the principles of gener…

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From Loneliness to Community: A Personal Transformation 10:22

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Takeaways There were periods in my life where I was deeply alone. I associated people with trauma and was deeply afraid of people. I transcended that and realized that people can be great medicine. People can also be distractions or toxic. If you choose wisely, it will guide you in the right direction. We are pack animals longing for connection to …

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Building Argali Outdoors: Brad Brooks on Hunting & Gear Innovation 1:10:13

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Brad Brooks, CEO and Founder of Argali Outdoors, to talk about building one of the most trusted backcountry hunting brands in the West. Brad shares the story behind Argali’s mission to create lightweight, durable gear for serious hunters, his roots in the …

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Beyond Comfort Lies Connection 15:22

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Get Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection Takeaways You have to be out of your house. All the magic happens outside of our comfort zone. We put ourselves out into the world of possibility. Entering unknown worlds leads to personal growth. Stepping outside comfort zones reveals unrealized potential. Magic happens when we embrace the unk…

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Visionary Events and Experiences: The Key to Epic Relationships 16:32

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Get Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection Takeaways Align your vision with core values to attract support. Big visions can mobilize significant resources. Creating impactful experiences requires thoughtful planning. Notable figures are drawn to bold, meaningful visions. Reciprocity is a powerful tool in building support. Events should …

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The Art of Listening: The Silence & Finding Clarity in Chaos 14:30

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Get Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection Takeaways One of the revolutionary acts is to become a signal in the noise. Reducing clutter helps us reconnect with our true selves. Listening is essential for personal growth. We must be attentive to what wants to live within us. Self-discovery is a journey of reducing excess. Finding clarity…

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Create SPACE for connection: Honoring Relationships and Clearing Obstacles 14:04

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Preorder Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection Takeaways We get to create the space literally and figuratively for those we want to call in. Creating space within our environments is essential for inviting others. It's important to honor those we want to join us. Reflect on whether you are creating space for others. Occupied space can …

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The Power of Environment and Elimination in optimal Relationships 19:09

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Preorder my book Resonance: The Art of Science of Human Connection Takeaways Choose your environment wisely for better relationships. Intentionality is key in building meaningful connections. Your surroundings influence your personal growth. Plant yourself where you can thrive. Seek environments that align with your values. Relationships are shaped…

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Unlocking the Beauty of Relationships 40:42

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Pre-order my new book Resonance: The Art and Science of Human Connection Takeaways We have unique songs from millions of years of evolution. Our existence is a miracle that should be celebrated. Relationships can unlock exponential possibilities. The beauty of life is expressed through our connections. Each person contributes to the collective song…

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Dirt Roads, Discipline, and the Drive to Be Better: Dennis Stokes 1:24:08

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Got questions? Send us a text! This episode pulls back the curtain on Dennis Stokes, co-founder of Initial Ascent, in a way you’ve never heard before. It’s not about how the company started (you can find that story elsewhere). This is about Dennis, himself, his upbringing, battles with pride, lessons learned through failure, and the relentless mind…

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248. One for All: The Power of Trust with Bill Straub 35:43

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When there's a high degree of trust, especially in teams, the sky's the limit. Flexibility, community, excellence, collaboration and growth, and then proximity to leadership. All those things kind of to me have an underpinning on gratitude. We need to continue to grow and have the culture evolve. Episode summary | In this week's conversation, Shann…

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When the Shot Doesn’t Hit… What Hunting Teaches You - Chris Young 1:11:07

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, Chris Young sits down to recap his 2025 early season — chasing antelope across Idaho’s high desert, learning through missed shots, and staying grounded through it all. From spot-and-stalk bowhunting challenges to lessons in faith, family, and perseverance, Chris dives deep…

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The Healing Power of Nature: Hot springs, Superfoods & Sprouts with Doug Evans 1:08:56

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Brought to you by MTE — More Than Energy, the performance formula designed for those who live life at full resonance. Trusted by top performers worldwide, MTE blends adaptogens, nootropics, and essential minerals to fuel focus, vitality, and flow — without the crash. Elevate your day, sharpen your mind, and feel More Than Energy. 15% OFF YOUR ORDER…

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When God Sends You an Elk Tag | Chris Young x Revol Entertainment 1:04:33

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this powerful episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Chris Young to hear the full story behind his new elk hunting film Late Season Legacy, filmed by Clint Easley of Revol Entertainment and premiering on the Vortex Nation YouTube Channel. What started as a dream tag for a once-in-a-lifetime Idaho el…

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247. Reframing Luxury: Creating Transformative Client Experiences with Neen James 40:14

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“Luxury is about experiences, not things. We all have the opportunity to give someone a luxury experience.” “Personalization requires information, customization requires connection.” “Listen with your eyes.” Episode summary | In this episode of ROG, Shannon Cassidy interviews Neen James, a leadership strategist known for her insights on generosity …

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From Elk Hunts to Angry Dick Leather | The Bettencourt Family Behind Steep Kuntry Outdoors 1:07:02

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of the Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Richard Bettencourt and his dad Dick Bettencourt of Steep Kuntry Outdoors — a father-and-son elk hunting duo who represent what hunting is really about: grit, family, and perseverance. From their first archery bull to building Steep Kuntry into a respected…

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Thriving in the Mountains Past 60. | Jim Naccarato’s Story 1:03:44

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Got questions? Send us a text! In this episode of The Mountain Dude Podcast, we sit down with Jim Naccarato, founder of Iron Mountain Skull Hangers. From backcountry elk hunts to building some of the most trusted European mount hangers in the industry, Jim shares his story of grit, determination, and craftsmanship. We dive into unforgettable elk hu…