Meet Your Heroes
Jim Donini has been a climber for over 50 years– since well before Tad McCrea was born. As the two developed an unlikely intergenerational friendship during an epic trip in the mountains of Patagonia, both climbers realize that mentorship isn’t just about showing someone the ropes on your way to the summit. It’s about reflecting on the joys, regrets, and lessons learned along the way.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • East Dillon Lions by Harris Freif • Phone Bill by Serene Sloth • Migratory Bird by The Freelance Economy • Gone to the Gorge by David Swensen • Ridge Runner by Harris Freif • Mexico by Tigers in the Sky • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
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The Shorts– Lookin’ For Love
Love is a journey full of twists and turns. RC Shaw and Scott Johnson each found this out on their romps in the wild. Both barely made it, and their stories warn weary listeners of the dangers that lurk when falling too fast.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Blooms by Phantom Sun • Columbia Salmon by Greg Jong • Psychedelic Didgi by Benny Reid • In The Waves by Phantom Sun • Good Love by Bridge City Revival • Younger Then by Allebasi • Unrest by Baleen • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
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The Underdog
In the last few years, Alexandera Houchin has become a force in the world of ultra endurance mountain bike racing. As a Native kid growing up in Wisconsin, she never could have predicted the ways that racing her single speed would prove healing to both her mind and her body. In 2023, she set out to complete the Triple Crown Challenge– racing the Tour Divide, the Colorado Trail, and the Arizona Trail– all on a single gear.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Ships In The Night by JV & The Supermolten • Get Free by Holly Hilles • RPG by Ghillie Dhu • BTR by Jupyter • Thicker Than Water by Jason Tyler Burton • Where The Morning Glories Grow by Dear Nora • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
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The Shorts– Going The Distance
When their lives felt out of their control, both Cindy Hong and Dierdre Wolownick turned to running for solace. Each of their stories is a reminder of the value of putting one foot in front of the other, no matter the speed or destination.
Music: Ivory Mornings by PADELM • Across the River by PADELM • Double Take by Bridge City Revival • Mexico by Tigers in the Sky • Daisy by Tigers in the Sky • Wind Your Way Home by Jesse Siebenberg • Younger Then by Allebasi • Another State by Tigers in the Sky • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
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Heed The Call
Two people step outside their comfort zones to take action on the things that matter to them in the hopes of making their communities, and the world, a better place. For Caroline Gleich, that means running for a Senate seat in Utah. For Alex Haraus, that means advocating and mobilizing support for environmental protections using social media.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Like I’m Dreaming by Shakey Faces • Easy’s First Tiger by Bossfight •
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