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Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 26: Completing the PCTIn this episode, I talk with the trail family I spent the most time with (walked with for 1000ish miles). We talk about the journey a few days after completing the PCT2022-03-271h 22
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 25 with My First Trail FamilyRecorded on August 27th, Shakira (Hunter Morgan), Houdini (Kevin Neft), Quickdraw (Nate Hurner), Beast (Mara Keomanivane), OP (Leo Belyi) and I talk at mile 2230 of the Pacific Crest Trail.0:00 Introduction21:01 Camp Jonah29:21 Saying Goodbye to the Trail Family35:11 Making it to Canada41:11 Wild Fires50:06 Favorite Parts of Trail1:40:06 Signs of a Good Day2:00:41 Final Words2021-10-292h 03
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 24 with Leo "OP" BelyiRecorded on August 7th, OP (Leo Belyi) and I talk at mile 1717 of the Pacific Crest Trail.0:00 Introduction9:23 Reuniting with Leo12:18 Beginning the Hike21:43 Lessons Learned on Trail31:20 Meeting Leo37:19 Connecting with People on Trail48:19 Fires in Northern California57:19 Life After the PCT1:02:19 What We'll Miss Most1:11:19 Those Four Walls1:29:18 Overrated or Underrated1:37:18 Making it to Canada1:47:58 Best Moment on Trail1:52:03 Final Words2021-09-141h 57
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 23 with FritoRecorded on July 16th, Frito (Nathan Tessier) and I talk at mile 1000 of the Pacific Crest Trail.00:00 Intro02:58 Trail Feet06:19 The Sierras20:30 Bear Stories31:20 Recap of the Sierras44:15 Bear Stories part 255:45 Mount Whitney58:15 Funny Guthook Comments01:03:55 Ultralight Frito01:18:01 Suffering Alone01:24:41 PCT'ers vs. JMT'ers01:39:56 Final Words2021-08-211h 43
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 22 with Nate HurnerRecorded on June 20th, Nate Hurner and I talk at mile 700 of the Pacific Crest Trail. 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Bonding on the PCT 05:21 Reflecting on the Desert 12:01 Dehydration in the Mohave 17:07 Forest Fires 22:21 Hardest Parts of the PCT 35:01 Different World on Trail 47:21 Shoutout Cassie and Hunter 55:12 Ultra-heavy 57:17 Flying Drones on the PCT 1:02:10 Creating Content on Trail 1:05:31 Solitude and Reflection on the Trail2021-07-291h 18
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 21 with Pepper JackPepper Jack (Jacob Martinez) and I talk at mile 566 of the Pacific Crest Trail0:00 Intro1:26 Pepper Jack's Fighting Background20:26 Humility26:01 Bull Riding31:10 Hiking the PCT38:30 Social Acceptance/Praise40:20 Wasting Time43:50 Pepper Jack's Genuine Curiosity53:35 Why Pepper Jack is Hiking the PCT1:01:11 Self-Actualization1:07:51 Facing Death and Free-Climbing2021-06-211h 27
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 20 with Hunter MorganHunter and I hang out at mile 266 of the Pacific Crest Trail2021-05-271h 00
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 19 with Reed Bender00:00 Introduction 01:48 Flow 13:48 AI in Cancer Research 22:43 Learning Independently 32:13 Finding Balance46:02 Reflecting Back on Life48:34 The Tea Shop and Meditation59:08 Yoga1:17:28 Hinduism and Christianity1:22:38 The Platonic World1:31:35 Numerai2021-05-161h 46
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 18 with Pasquale Caccavella and Reed Bender0:00 Introduction3:15 Meditation8:53 Religion12:05 Self Identity and Reality14:45 Nothing Is Permanent18:15 Infinity24:25 Death and Unconditional Love31:41 Pasquale in the Tea Shop38:15 The Mind is a Mirror2021-05-0346 min
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 17 with Dan Nakasone0:00 Intro5:35 Self Consciousness15:23 Dan Ditches Smartphone27:58 Sacrificing Privacy of Data38:58 Riddles and Critical Thinking43:23 The Corporate World 1:01:28 Hopes and Dreams1:12:05 Achieving Goals1:29:50 Fragility of Life1:43:38 Just Show Up2021-04-051h 46
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 16 with Hunter Morgan6:58 PCT After College 31:22 Changes Throughout College 42:40 Future Education 57:30 Clemson Culture 1:01:43 Balance 1:03:45 Online School 1:15:15 There’s Only Now 1:25:31 Thoughts Before PCT2021-03-291h 30Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 15 with Sam Pazden7:00 Data Harvesting and Google 13:15 Origin of Tech Interest21:10 Crypto and Quantum CPU41:50 GameStop and Stock Market55:00 Algorithms and Social Media1:08:00 Artificial Intelligence1:26:06 After Silicon1:33:40 Sam’s Aspirations2021-03-081h 54Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 14 with David BourneThanks for the inspiration, Uncle Dave!2021-02-191h 37Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 13 with Alex Dewitt13:16 Alex’s App 31:45 College in the Information Age 50:25 7th grade Alex hacks school CPU 56:22 My college experience (Edu) 1:12:55 Cryptocurrency 1:23:45 Violent Crime at UVA and C of C 1:35:58 Is a simpler life a happier one? 1:49:26 Coding 2:03:30 Different Career Paths 2:14:00 Engaging with Podcast 2:21:15 Closing Statements2020-12-202h 25Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 12 with David FonsecaEnjoy!2020-12-0231 min
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 11 with Harrison CrouchHarrison and I talk about all sorts of crazy stuff. Pretty cool2020-11-0554 minBennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 10 with Harrison CrouchHarrison and I sit down at the dikes in Clemson and talk about life, college football and promiscuous yoga moms. Collin hops in on a phone call. Spoiler alert: He comes up2020-10-1251 minBennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 9 with Matt SweyerMatt and I talk about podcasting for Kanga, Covid and other things in life2020-10-041h 02
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 8 with Hunter Morgan from Shining RockHunter and I reflect on our big hike at Mt. Mitchell and talk about future adventures2020-09-2756 minBennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 7 with David FonsecaDavid and I laugh a lot and talk about random things. I had a blast making this podcast with him. Happy to record another episode with my friend who helped create my first podcast! Much love2020-09-1428 minBennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 6 with Hunter MorganHunter and I talk about our plans after college and our love for the outdoors2020-08-2750 minBennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 5 with Rex OliverRex tells me what interested him in his college philosophy classes. Cool stuff2020-08-2319 min
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 4 with Terry Agner (Grandfather)In this podcast, Grandfather and I talk about his life’s journey and his faith. We also talk about the future of our world and the fragility of life itself. I loved sitting down and learning from such a wise person. It was an honor. I hope you all enjoy. Peace2020-08-171h 50
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 3 with Anabelle NuelleIn today’s episode, I talk to Anabelle about life after college. She explains how she thought about/figured out steps toward her professional career. We also talk about the future of the podcast and the direction it might take. Excited for the future! Peace2020-08-1446 min
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 2 with Collin GoffIn this episode, (after about 5 minutes of messing around) Collin and I talk about his brain surgery and career. We talk about other shit too, but you’ll just have to listen for yourself2020-08-0557 min
Bennett Roycroft PodcastEpisode 1 with David FonsecaJust two friends talking about the universe2020-08-0454 min