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Listen to in-depth interviews twice a week from adventure sports enthusiasts from around the globe. You'll hear from athletes, adventurers, explorers, guides, authors, business owners and many more who live their lives pursuing fulfillment through adventure and the outdoors.
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What happens when you're unwilling to settle for anything less than your crazy ideas? You make them your reality. Without Compromise showcases extraordinary people whose dedication to a healthy, active, and productive lifestyle has driven their success and positively impacted the community around them. Without Compromise is produced by Athletic Brewing Company. Find out more about our award-winning non-alcoholic beer at AthleticBrewing.com. Hosted by Mason Gravley
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Ep. 968: Biking the Camino de Santiago - Maksim Tsvetovat
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A few years ago Max was facing his 40th birthday, spending most of his time on the couch. His last athletic achievement was a 1-mile run in 6th grade and hadn’t ventured outdoors in decades. Through a rather unremarkable, but consistent chain of events, he has found an athlete inside, and has become a competitive triathlete and adventurer. Most rec…
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Ep. 967: The Happy Traveler - Revisited - Jaime Kurtz
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Originally published May 22, 2017 Jaime is an associate professor of psychology at James Madison University. She loves to run, do triathlons, and loves exploring new places through cycling. She joins us today to talk about learning how to travel happily as well as getting the most out of your hard-earned travel adventures. She also shares some inte…
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Ep. 966: Surviving Naked and Afraid - Na'im McKee
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In today’s episode we sit down with Naked & Afraid contestant, Na’im McKee, who bared it all on the most recent season of the show. Join us as we delve into the raw and unfiltered behind-the-scenes experiences of surviving in the wild with nothing but their wits and determination, not even their skivvies. Na’im, a former boy scout, has the ability …
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After growing up in the musically diverse area of Houston, Julia found her taste in music to be a unique mix of authentic country and Houston rhythm and attitude. Her own music performances began with filling in to sing the national anthem before her volleyball games in high school. After a shot-in-the-dark submission to sing the national anthem be…
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Ep. 965: Scuba Diving and Adventure Travel - Revisited - Scott Taylor
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Originally aired September 12, 2016 Are you curious about scuba diving? Most of our planet is covered in water and Scott Taylor provides a wonderful introduction to the world of scuba, adventure travel, and the joys of scuba for adaptive adventurers. Sponsor Messages: Roark The best travel gear isn’t born in a factory, it’s inspired by journeys tak…
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Ep. 964: How to Become a Sustainable Adventurer - Tina Muir
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Tina Muir is the founder and CEO of Running for Real, host of the award-winning podcast of the same name and co-host of Running Realized, a mother of two, and a former elite runner for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Tina has an active community for runners looking to have “real” conversations about running. An ardent environmentalist, she has …
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Ep. 963: Kayaking 1,200 Miles in 80 Days on the Columbia River - Revisited - Marvin Owen
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Originally aired April 2, 2018 In 2008, Marvin Owen paddled down the Columbia River from its origin at Columbia Lake in British Columbia all of the way to the mouth of the river at the border of Washington and Oregon. In 2017, he decided that he'd do it all over again. Marvin built his own kayak with the help of a local boat builder and set off to …
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Ep. 962: From Brooklyn Upbringing to Wildlife Photographer - George McKenzie Jr.
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George McKenzie Jr. is a National Geographic Society award-winning visual storyteller from Brooklyn, NY, who specializes in wildlife, natural history, and conservation. How did George go from being born and raised in Brooklyn to a career focused on some of the deepest wildernesses in the world? It started with a camera and a wild idea. Most recentl…
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D'Mitri Emmanuel: A College Football Game Changer
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When D'Mitri enrolled to play "football," his parents anticipated the familiar UK version they were accustomed to. Little did they know, in the US, that term refers to an entirely different sport that involves padding, helmets, and lots of contact. However, D'Mitri, being a sizeable kid (nicknamed "Big Meech"), not only embraced American football b…
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Ep. 961: How To Train for Adventures - Revisited - Rowan Smith
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Originally published May 24, 2019. Many of us are training for something, but most of us are probably not optimizing that time and energy we have. Should I do more cardio? Should I build more muscle? Should I work more on flexibility? How do I avoid injury? How do I train for a two week hike when I work 70 hours a week? These are all questions that…
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Ep. 960: Starting an Outdoor Company During a War - Ian deQueiroz
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Today's episode features the story of Sendy, an outdoor gear rental company that emerged amidst the turmoil of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Ian and his team exemplify the essence resilience and determination as they navigated through adversity, refusing to let the challenges of war hinder their dreams. Join us as we uncover the inspiration behi…
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Ep. 959: Surviving a Plane Crash in the Mountains - Revisited - Brian Brown
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In a private flight from northern California, Brian Brown, accompanied by his wife and daughter, set forth in their Cessna 172 towards Mountain Home, ID, to reunite with their eldest daughter. Battling against sudden weather disturbances, they sought refuge at an abandoned airfield before daring to continue. However, destiny intervened as their air…
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Ep. 958: Solo Sail Around the World - Pip Hare
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Pip Hare is a solo sailor and eighth woman in history to ever complete the Vendee Globe - a solo sailing race around the world known as the Everest of the Seas. Her adventures range from changing the rudder on her IMOCA 60 in the Southern Ocean during the Vendée Globe race to capsizing in the Bay of Biscay on passage to the Canaries Pip is also a k…
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Ep. 957: Triple Crown of Ultra Distance Cycling - Revisited - Ryan Flinn
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Originally aired July 30, 2018 As if the Trans Am Bike Race wasn't difficult enough, Ryan Flinn is attempting to complete the Triple Crown of Ultra Distance Cycling by completing, in one year, the Trans America Bike Race, the Indian Pacific Wheel Race AND the Trans Continental Race in Europe! Follow Ryan and see how he's progressing: www.curvecycli…
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If you're a boater or just getting into it, chances are you've heard of the Qualified Captain (@thequalifiedcaptain), the Instagram page dedicated to viral clips showing folks doing everything wrong with their boats. Today we're sitting down with Aaron Stasiak, the founder of The Qualified Captain, to hear the story behind how this page got started…
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Ep. 956: Crossing Baffin Island on Skis - Valerie Gagne
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In February, Valerie, Ray Zahab, and Kevin Valley crossed a section of Baffin Island in the Canadian arctic on skis. A 7-day expedition was made even more impressive since Ray was accomplishing this adventure after being diagnosed with cancer in September and going through chemo treatments. Valérie has been an athlete all her life, competing in cro…
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Ep. 955: Conquering 30 Years of Anxiety Through Adventure - Revisited - Paula McGuire
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Originally Published August 31, 2017 Paula ‘Must Try Harder’ McGuire isn’t exactly your average adventurer. She doesn’t even own a sleeping bag. In fact, Paula spent her early years hiding from life and seeking better places to hide, eventually finding her world shrinking to the confines of her own home without an escape route. Thirty years of crip…
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Ep. 954: Will to Wild - Shelby Stanger
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Shelby Stanger is passionate about how we can use the power of adventure to improve our mental wellbeing and live without compromise. The journalist-turned-podcaster’s work has appeared everywhere from Outside Magazine and CNN to ESPN and The San Diego Union Tribune. In 2016, Shelby started the Wild Ideas Worth Living Podcast to dive deeper into st…
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In this episode of Without Compromise, we sit down with Ian, the resilient CEO of Sendy, an outdoor gear rental company that emerged amidst the turmoil of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, cofounded by adventure sports veterans Travis Rice and Cam Zink. Ian and his team exemplify the essence of living “Without Compromise" as they navigated through a…
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Ep. 953: Spending Five Years Exploring the South Pacific - Revisited - Nick Watts
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Originally aired October 14, 2019 Growing up in Florida, Nick had fallen in love with water and the ocean lifestyle. However, it wasn’t until studying geography at Florida State University that he discovered just how beautiful other oceans, beaches, and islands around the world really were. He quickly set his eyes on the South Pacific and ultimatel…
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