The MTNTOUGH Podcast

The MTNTOUGH Podcast

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Here we explore the intersection of physical fitness and mental toughness through the lens of backcountry hunting, mountain sports, and the great outdoors. Whether you're a seasoned backcountry hunter, an outdoorsman, or simply someone who wants to crush it in the backcountry, the MTNTOUGH Podcast is your go-to source for practical tips, expert insights, campfire tales, entrepreneurship and inspiring stories of perseverance and triumph. Tune in to discover new ways to elevate your physical and mental fitness, and join us in the pursuit of excellence.

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The MTNTOUGH Podcast
  • Shane Dorian: Mental Health in the Backcountry and on Big Waves | MTNPOD #94

    In this episode, Dustin sits down with Shane Dorian, a world-renowned big wave surfer and backcountry hunter, known for his fearless approach to both sports.

    Hailing from Hawaii, Dorian has been a dominant force in the world of big wave surfing, having ridden some of the most massive and challen...

  • Sheriff Mark Lamb: Leading Your Own Life | MTNPOD #93

    Sheriff Mark Lamb is the elected sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona, a position he has held since 2017. Known for his outspoken conservative views, Lamb is a vocal advocate for law enforcement and border security. Before becoming sheriff, he served in the United States Army and later worked in the ...

  • Sean Glass: Leadership Under Pressure | MTNPOD #92

    In this powerful episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, we sit down with Sean Glass, a former Navy SEAL officer with 13 years of service and three combat deployments. Sean shares his incredible journey from leading SEAL training on the West Coast to mentoring future leaders in some of the most high-pre...

  • Randy Newberg: His Bucket List Hunt and the Value of Sacrifice #91

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Randy to hear the story of his incredible hunting journey in the McKenzie Mountains. What really hits home in this conversation is Randy’s commitment to achieving his goals the right way. He didn’t want this hunt to be a "free trip" or another industry-m...

  • Bear Handlon: Paying Off $5m Of Veteran’s Medical Debt | MTNPOD #90

    Bear Handlon, CEO and co-founder of Born Primitive, launched the company in 2014 with compression shorts, growing it from a grassroots CrossFit-based brand to a leading fitness and patriotic apparel brand. A Navy SEAL veteran and Yale graduate who played college football, Bear infuses his leaders...

  • Bryan Schwartz: From Small-Town Farm to NFL Stardom | MTNTPOD #89

    Bryan Schwartz is a former NFL player, author and executive leadership development mentor and coach who specializes in guiding high-performing leaders—ranging from professional athletes to CEOs and entrepreneurs—through the pressures and complexities of success. 
    As a motivational speaker, Bryan ...

  • Matt Beaudreau: How Personal Development Is Required For Alternative Schooling

    Matt Beaudreau is a trailblazer in alternative education and personal development. As the founder of multiple Acton Academy campuses in Northern California, Matt has transformed the way we think about learning, promoting self-directed education and entrepreneurial skills. We dive into the innovat...

  • Joby Martin: How We Overcome Major Challenges Facing American Men | MTNT POD #87

    Joby Martin is the founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida, which he started in 2012. He has spearheaded a movement to help people build and strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Besides leading his church, Pastor Joby is also a preacher and teacher w...

  • Chris Clem: Inside The Mind Of A US Border Patrol Chief | MTNT POD #86

    Chris Clem is a seasoned law enforcement leader with over 27 years in the U.S. Border Patrol, rising to the role of Chief Patrol Agent. Known for his expertise in border security and immigration, Clem has testified before Congress and contributed to national discussions on border policy through v...

  • Doron Keidar: Inside The Mind of An IDF Soldier | MTNT POD #85

    Doron Keidar is the Director of International Relations at BHS Security Defence and a seasoned expert on Israeli defense and security, with over 20 years of experience including active combat service in the IDF since 2003 and work in the security sector. He has also worked on the development of i...

  • Fitness Lab Discussion: POSTSEASON STRENGTH 2.0

    The Postseason Strength 2.0 program addresses a key need for backcountry hunters and athletes: rebuilding strength after a physically demanding season. Many lose muscle mass due to intense cardio, and this program provides a strategic strength progression to replenish and elevate baseline strengt...

  • Investigating America’s Child Sex Trade | MTNT POD #84

    Jaco Booyens is a native of South Africa and an American citizen. Fighting sex trafficking is personal to Jaco. After witnessing the horrors of trafficking through his younger sister, who is now a survivor, Jaco turned abolitionist in 2001. He is a well-recognized speaker on human trafficking, Ch...

  • Adam Foss: The RIDICULOUS MINDSET You Need To Succeed In The Mountains | Ep #83

    Adam Foss is an accomplished hunter turned filmmaker and photographer, known for his deep passion for wildlife and conservation. Born in the Canadian Rockies, Adam honed his bow hunting skills with his family and made history at 24 by becoming the youngest to take all four North American sheep sp...

  • MTNTOUGH's NEW Weight Vest Program

    Tactical environments demand adaptability and resilience under load. MTNTOUGH and 5.11 Tactical have joined forces to offer WV20, a program challenging your strength, core, and adaptability. Physical and mental toughness are vital for creating the holistic tactical athlete. WV20 offers a dynamic ...

  • Training for Extreme Hunts: Expert Bow Hunter Brian Barney | MTNT POD #82

    The Legend: Brian Barney is an Eastmans Bowhunting Journal staff writer, host of the Eastmans Elevated Podcast, business owner, and a lifelong adventure bowhunter.

    Follow Ryan on Instagram at @brian__barney

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  • Training Secrets of Top Professional Archery Athletes | John Dudley |

    John Dudley is a professional archer and founder of the Nock On brand. Inspired by his bowhunting grandfather in southern Mississippi, John’s passion for archery was reignited in his teens after discovering a 3D archery course. Mentored by Mike Donovan at an archery shop, he pursued archery profe...

  • From MMA to Bear Hunts: How Corey Anderson Balances MMA, Hunting and Faith

    Today’s guest is Corey "Overtime" Anderson, a Bellator MMA Light Heavyweight fighter, known for his dominant wrestling and striking skills. Anderson began his MMA career in 2013, quickly rising to fame by winning The Ultimate Fighter in 2014, the Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix in 2020, and cl...

  • Ryan Bader: The Mindset That Made Him a MMA Legend

    Ryan DuWayne Bader is an American mixed martial artist, currently signed with Bellator MMA as the reigning Bellator Heavyweight Champion, with the longest continuous streak in Bellator history. Born in Reno, Nevada, Bader began wrestling at age seven and excelled in amateur wrestling before trans...

  • John Radzwilla: Challenge Everything, Then Do The Unexpected MTNTOUGH POD #78

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    With adventure always on his mind, Hook & Barrel’s wild Co-Founder and CEO, John J. Radzwilla can often be found in far-flung destinations. From sheep hunting in th...

  • Jared Hudson: Hunting Down Sex Predators & How To Protect Your Kids | #77

    We sit down with Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL with an extraordinary journey from the battlefield oversees to a new battle at home. Jared has dedicated his life to combating human trafficking by founding the Covenant Rescue Group: https://www.covenantrescue.org/
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  • Daniel Horner: Ten-Time USPSA Multigun Champion| MTNTOUGH POD #76

    Today’s guest is Daniel Horner, the ten-time USPSA Multigun Champion, four-time 3-Gun Nation Pro Series Champion and member of the SIG SAUER Professional Shooting Team. Daniel is undoubtedly one of the best multi-gun shooters in the world.

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  • Exposing The Dark Side of Tech Addiction (w/Michael Easter) | MTNT POD #75

    Join Dustin Diefenderfer on the latest MTNTOUGH Podcast as he sits down with Michael Easter, author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain." In this eye-opening episode, they delve into the hidden mechanisms driving our tech addictions and overconsumption habits, revealing powerful insights ...

  • The Bo Nickal Effect: How He BECAME a UFC Phenomenon

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    Bo Dean Nickal is an American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the UFC middleweight div...

  • Kip Fulks: Escaping The Corporate Rat Race

    Today’s guest is Kip Fulks, co-founder of UNDER ARMOUR and currently the Strategic Advisor and Partner for Origin, founder of Big Truck Farm Brewery, and new owner of Bushwhack Alaska.

    To learn more about Kip, follow him on Instagram at @13pacificwaves.

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