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My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 11: Zoë RomFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 11 is Zoë Rom, journalist, podcaster (Your Diet Sucks https://www.yourdietsuckspodcast.com/ , The Trailhead https://podlink.com/1640142466 ), running coach, elite ultrarunner, and stand-up comedian. Zoë’s favorite things are:1. Blalock’s Indie Rock Playlisthttps://birp.fm/ 2. About a Mountain by John D’AgataPublisher’s Pagehttps://wwnorton.com/books/978039...
2026-03-1255 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 10: Kurt WikelFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Kurt Wikel, geophysicist, dad, and brewery co-owner. Kurt’s favorite things are:1. The Simpsons2. Daft Punk — HomeworkApple Music | Spotify | YouTube3. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert W. PirsigPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon4. A Coconut Named Bob by Austin WeaverPublisher’s Page | Amazon5. Dune by Frank HerbertPubli...
2026-02-2647 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 9: Mike SowdenFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Mike Sowden, creator of the immensely popular Substack, Everything Is Amazing (I’m a paid subscriber). Mike’s favorite things are:* Halloumi* The soundtrack to Raise the Titanic, by John Williams* Main theme* Re-recordings of the soundtrack by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra:* Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube* Microadventures by Alastair HumphreysPublisher’s page | Bookshop | Amazon
2026-02-121h 00
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 8: Chandra BrownFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 8 is Chandra Brown, writer, educator, raft guide, and founder of the Freeflow Institute (where she has graciously allowed me to teach an annual writing workshop since 2019). Chandra’s favorite things are:* Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’DellPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon* My Morning Jacket, At Dawn (album) Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube* America Windows by Marc Chagall, Art Institut...
2026-01-2952 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 7: Andy PearsonFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 7 is Andy Pearson, VP of creative at Liquid Death, dad of two kids, ultramarathon runner, and co-host of the Between Two Pines podcast. Andy’s favorite things are:1. Back to the Future Part II2. Calvin and Hobbes3. I Get Wet by Andrew WKApple Music | Spotify | YouTube4. On the Road by Jack KerouacPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon5. Boys and Girls in Ame...
2026-01-1552 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 6: Mario FraioliFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 6 is running coach, podcaster, writer, and runner Mario Fraioli. Mario’s favorite things are:* The Beatles — Here Comes The SunApple Music | Spotify | YouTube* Hunter S. Thompson’s letter to Hume Logan* On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon* John Gruber’s Daring Fireball* The White Stripes — Little RoomApple Music | Spotify | YouTube* Seth Godin...
2026-01-011h 32
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 5: Anya Miller BergFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 5 is Anya Miller Berg, brand creative director at Mountain Hardwear, climber, mountain biker, former architect, and cat mom. Anya’s favorite things are:1. Teenagers in Their Bedrooms by Adrienne SalingerPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon2. Bobo Choses3. Les Others Magazine4. Barking at the Knot - Seamus Foster5. (large scale art):* Echoes of the Infinite by Alex Proba...
2025-12-1856 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 4: Kris HamptonFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 4 is Kris Hampton, a podcaster, writer, artist, climbing coach and founder of Power Company Climbing. Kris’s favorite things are: 1. “The Show” by Doug E. FreshApple Music | Spotify | YouTube2. “Check the Rhime” by A Tribe Called QuestApple Music | Spotify | YouTube3. To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper LeePublisher’s page | Bookshop | Amazon | To Kill A Mockingbird movie trailer4. Nighthawks by Edward Hopper5. No Kings by DoomtreeApple Music | Spotify | YouTube Other...
2025-12-041h 02
The Unashamed AlcoholicConversation with writer & filmmaker Brendan LeonardToday's Unashamed Alcoholic conversation is with writer, speaker and filmmaker, Brendan Leonard.I came across Brendan's story through his book Sixty Meters to Anywhere where he details his story of addiction and recovery through climbing. Listen as we discuss how Brendan turned his challenge of addiction into an adventure in recovery.I hope you enjoy my conversation with Brendan.
2025-12-0145 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 3: Ed RobersonFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 3 is Ed Roberson—dad, husband, adventurer, and creator of the Mountain & Prairie podcast. Ed’s favorite things are:1. Liner notes from Jimmy Buffett’s 1990s albums2. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund MorrisPublisher’s page | Bookshop | Amazon3. The Gulf Stream by Winslow Homer4. Tribe by Sebastian JungerPublisher’s page | Bookshop | Amazon5. Road House (the original)Other things...
2025-11-2056 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 2: Hilary OliverFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 2 is Hilary Oliver, a writer and editor (who I happen to be married to). Hilary’s favorite things are:1. Paul Simon, Graceland (album)YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify2. Jane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon3. Daft Punk, Alive (album)YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify4. Mark Rothko, Untitled (1968)5. 20th Century Women Get full ac...
2025-11-0645 min
My Favorite ThingsMy Favorite Things Episode 1: Bodie JohnsonFor My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 1 is Bodie Johnson. Bodie’s favorite things are: 1. Paul Simon, Graceland (album)YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify2. Alone In The Wilderness3. [A photo of Bodie and his future wife, Sarah]4a. Shakey Graves “Only Son”YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify4b. Calvin & Hobbes “I’m Significant”5. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria RemarquePublisher’s page | Amazon...
2025-10-2255 min
The Hard Corps Marketing ShowAvoid Distraction, Drive Real Growth ft Brendan Leonard | Hard Corps Marketing Show | Ep 454How can strong business fundamentals, cross-functional alignment, and a focus on planning drive sustainable growth in today’s tech-saturated world?In this episode of The Hard Corps Marketing Show, I sat down with Brendan Leonard, President and Chief Revenue Officer at Crews & Co., to unpack the real drivers of business success. Brendan brings deep experience across sales, marketing, and leadership, having held roles at Samsonite, Hasbro, and Capital One, and shares why getting back to the basics is more important than ever, even in the age of AI and automation....
2025-10-0248 min
Mountain & Prairie with Ed RobersonBrendan Leonard Returns – On Writing, Teaching, and Staying WeirdBrendan Leonard is back for his third appearance on the podcast—this time recorded in person at his house in Missoula. Brendan's the creative mind behind Semi-Rad, and over the years, he's become a good friend and one of my most trusted advisors when it comes to creativity and building a life around the things you care about. He's a writer, illustrator, filmmaker, ultrarunner, teacher, and all-around creative machine—someone who's carved out a career by doing things his own way, with a healthy dose of humor and generosity. This episode is pretty much two friends sitting at a...
2025-07-081h 04
Blister Cinematic'Forrest Gump' w/ Brendan Leonard & Jonathan EllsworthForrest Gump premiered on June 23, 1994, then went on to get nominated for 13 Oscar awards, and Tom Hanks won for Best Actor. But according to Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com), the real story is that this blockbuster film introduced millions of people to the sport of ultrarunning. So Brendan and Jonathan discuss that, plus what’s aged the best, what’s aged the worst, who needed BLISTER+ the most, and more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredTOPICS & TIMES:Why This Film?(1:18)Impressions First Time Seeing It? (7:28)Forrest Gump as a...
2025-06-171h 23
The Stokecast4: How Semi-Rad’s Brendan Leonard Turned His Passions Into Art That PaysSemi-Rad creator Brendan Leonard shares his story of developing a brand voice for the everyday adventurer and how he has been able, and continues, to turn his passions into art that pays. With Semi-Rad.com, Brendan has dedicated his life to speaking to the simple joys of being regular in outdoor pursuits, focusing on the quirks and commonalities of experiences we share.Learn how Brendan got his start, taking the leap from corporate life into the freelance world and eventually turned the side-hustle into the full-time paycheck all while climbing, biking, adventuring, and having fun. A...
2025-04-141h 10
SAM&PAM's Book RadarFrom Couch Potato to (Reluctant) Runner: A Hilarious Chat with Brendan Leonard About His Book "I Hate Running And You Can Too"Get ready to lace up (or maybe not!) with I Hate Running And You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion by Brendan Leonard available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Y89Of4[Using our affiliate links helps support the content we create]This isn't your typical rah-rah running guide. Author Brendan Leonard, an adventure writer who freely admits to frequently hating running himself, offers a hilariously relatable and refreshingly honest take on finding your way into the world of running, even if the idea seems utterly unappealing....
2025-03-2923 min
Ten Junk MilesLong Run 241 - Brendan Leonard - Semi-Rad Returns!!!Brendan Leonard has been writing books and entertaining the outdoor/enduance world since 2011. A lot has changed since his last appearance in 2019, so he and Scotty catch up on life, running, the industry, music, cooking and much much more! This episode brought to you by our new friends at Dri Seats. I'm loving mine....get yours for 20% off with the code TJM20 - https://www.dri-seats.com All Things Brendan and Semi-Rad are here: https://semi-rad.com/about/ All of Brendan's Books are available here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brendan-Leonard/author/B00...
2025-03-212h 09
The Fifth CourtE110 The Fifth Court - Brendan Slattery, Head of Environment and Planning, McCann FitzGerald solrs.E110 The Fifth CourtDSBA Podcast of the YearBrendan Slattery, Head of Environment and Planning, McCann FitzGerald solrs. talks to our interlocutors, Peter Leonard, BL, and Mark Tottenham, BL, about the new Planning Act (all 900 pages of it). As Peter says, what Brendan doesn't know about planning law isn't worth knowing. And, as always, there's a back story. He was once a goat farmer.You'll also hear about Elvis Presley's connections with Wicklow.His choice of book is The World for Sale by Javier Blas & Jack Farchy and for a...
2025-03-0636 min
Dirtbag RichBrendan Leonard: writer, runner, father, ex-dirtbagBrendan Leonard is a 45-year-old writer, illustrator, ultramarathon runner, new father, and former dirtbag who makes a living by sharing his love for the outdoors. (semi-rad.com / @semi_rad) After spending many years focused on running, climbing, skiing, cycling, hiking, and traveling, Brendan Leonard has settled down in Montana with his wife and young son. He explains the original meaning of the word "dirtbag," what his own dirtbag phase looked like, and how he cobbled together a multifaceted creative career in which he essentially gets paid to "go out, do interesting things, come back, and write about...
2024-11-171h 11
Mountain Gazette LibraryWhere It Ended by Brendan LeonardThis week on the Mountain Gazette Library - Where It Ended by Brendan LeonardSubscribe to print on MountainGazette.com
2024-10-2621 min
Mountain Gazette LibraryTeaser Episode 10: Where It Ended by Brendan LeonardThis week on the Mountain Gazette Library - Where It Ended by Brendan LeonardSubscribe to print on MountainGazette.com
2024-10-2500 min
Step Inside The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Next-Level!Ultra-Something by Brendan LeonardPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/62540to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ultra-Something
Author: Brendan Leonard
Narrator: Brendan Leonard
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 10-24-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings
Genres: Running & Jogging
Publisher's Summary:
In this quirky deep dive, Outside Magazine columnist Brendan Leonard explores humans’ weird proclivity for endurance, and how we express it—including, but not limited to distance running, factory work, benign masochism, improv comedy, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.
2024-10-245h 53Don’t Miss The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Ultra-Something by Brendan LeonardPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/61296to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Ultra-Something
Author: Brendan Leonard
Narrator: Brendan Leonard
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 10-24-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 14 ratings
Genres: Extreme Sports
Publisher's Summary:
In this quirky deep dive, Outside Magazine columnist Brendan Leonard explores humans’ weird proclivity for endurance, and how we express it—including, but not limited to distance running, factory work, benign masochism, improv comedy, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.
2024-10-245h 53
50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl RichardsBalancing Creative Freedom and Financial Stability with Brendan LeonardWhat does it truly mean to balance success with artistic integrity? Brendan Leonard, an artist and creative known for his humorous and thoughtful writing at Semi-Rad.com, shares his journey through the delicate balance of staying true to his creative vision and the pressures of mass appeal. This episode explores a familiar theme on 50 Fires: Why do we need money, and what is it really for? Reflecting on personal stories, Brendan and Carl observe that true security may be more about mindset and less about accumulated wealth. They also touch on the importance of defining success beyond financial gain, a...
2024-09-111h 10
Sketchplanations - The PodcastFinishing Lines - with Brendan LeonardWhether it's a home renovation project, a presentation for work, a piece of writing or an actual race you need to train for, the thought of the finishing line can be the ultimate motivator to get you started.We chat with charming and witty, American author, illustrator, film-maker and ultra-runner Brendan Leonard about how he motivates himself to get going on various projects. Through his stories of physical adventure and creative endeavours we explore the different ways in which a definitive end-point to something (and sometimes a fear of it) can serve as the biggest kick.
2024-08-2257 minBlister Cinematic 'Rocky' with Brendan Leonard & Jonathan EllsworthBrendan and Jonathan discuss the 1976 movie, Rocky, because Brendan has made the bold claim that Rocky is the greatest running movie of all-time. See if you agree, but even if you don’t, this is a fantastic movie and we think you’ll enjoy this conversation.RELATED LINKS: BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister PodcastBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30CRAFTEDOff The CouchTOPICS & TIMES:Brendan’s Upcoming 50k (3:12)Background on ‘Rocky’ (5:09)Brendan’s...
2024-08-201h 19
Cooling Data Center PodcastBrendan Leonard, Managing Director, Stulz: Navigating 30 Years of Data Center Cooling Innovation Curious about the evolution of cooling technology in data centers over the past three decades? Or interested in how industry veterans are shaping the future with innovative cooling solutions? Brendan Leonard, Managing Director at Stulz, brings a wealth of experience from every level of the business. His journey from a service technician to a leading industry figure offers valuable insights into the past, present, and future of data center cooling. In this conversation, Brendan and Robert discuss the progression from legacy cooling systems to modern fan wall technology, the importance of investing in sustainable and...
2024-08-0742 min
BLISTER PodcastBrendan Leonard on Ultra-SomethingBrendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk you into (or maybe out of?) running ultramarathons; discuss junk food, foam rollers, lab mice, can’t-miss business ideas, and his fantastic new book, Ultra-Something, which everyone ought read — unless you identify as the boring person in your friend group. (That’s Jonathan’s opinion, not Brendan’s.)RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredUltra-Something: Order or Read 1st ChapterCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDBikes & Big IdeasBlister PodcastOff The Co...
2024-08-011h 11
Running with ProblemsBrendan Leonard - Author, Illustrator, Ultra SomethingJoin us as we chat with Brendan Leonard, aka semi-rad, on his life, running, and his new book, Ultra Something. Jon just read it and really enjoyed it.Show Notes:Buy Ultra Something at your local book store!Check out semi-rad.com and join the Newsletter!Follow @semi_rad on InstagramFollow @runningwithproblems on Instagram for future updates. Send questions or audio messages to podcast@runningwithproblems.run or @runningwithproblems on Instagram.Theme music by Matt Beer. Follow him on Soundcloud.Thanks for listening to Running With Problems. Follow us on Instagram...
2024-07-111h 05
The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports CommentaryUltra Something & Building A Career in Outdoor Media with Brendan LeonardToday on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin & Justin welcome Brendan Leonard back to the show.Brendan was the fourth guest ever on THE ROCK FIGHT and today he joins the boys to talk about the state of outdoor media, how his son has impacted his outdoor adventure lifestyle and of course his new book Ultra Something, which is available for purchase over at www.semi-rad.com.Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!Please follow and...
2024-06-2849 min
Like a Bigfoot#386: Brendan Leonard 2 -- Creativity, Art, Adventure and His New Book "Ultra-Something"This week we are chatting with author, filmmaker, artist, adventurer, ultra runner, and a guy who is "semi rad" Brendan Leonard!!!
Brendan has one of the most unique, creative, and oftentimes hilarious voices in the adventure community.
He's the author of many GREAT books (which we do a quick recap of towards the end of the episode) including his newest release "Ultra-Something". This book is the story of what he's found through taking on ultra running, told in a way that only Brendan could tell- through lots of tangents on history, pop culture, psychology, viral videos, and much more.
Brendan...
2024-06-221h 15
The Extramilest Podcast#84: The Raw Truth of Running with Brendan Leonard (Semi-Rad)Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to https://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase. Brendan Leonard is the creative force behind Semi Rad, a website dedicated to the joy of adventure for runners of all levels. Brendan loves to explore, to laugh and occasionally to get tired, cold and scared through his ultra adventures. Brendan is an author of many books, including Ultra-Something, which we discuss during this conversation. If you'd like to learn more about my Personal Best Running coaching program, check...
2024-05-231h 02BLISTER PodcastBrendan Leonard (@semi_rad) on Fatherhood; Creative Work; & the Nuts-&-Bolts of Making Just about AnythingBrendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) is back to talk about fatherhood; creative work and the nuts-and-bolts of creating; ‘staying in your lane’; and his new book, MAKE IT, which is an easily digestible guide to making just about anything, actually.TOPICS & TIMES:Cooking (3:20)Fatherhood (6:50)Child Rearing as a Creative Project (12:54)Outdoor Activity Level (14:54)Tips for Pacing @ Hardrock 100? (20:12)Balancing Fatherhood & Creative Work (24:54)Brendan’s book, MAKE IT (31:43)Staying in Your Lane (37:21)How to Sell & Market Products (46:10)Tip: Work with People...
2023-06-051h 09
Running on JoyEpisode 45: Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, adventurer, filmmaker, and the creator of Semi-Rad.com, not so much a website but a channel for, in his own words: ‘things regular folks can do, adventures for the every-person. It’s a web site for those of us crushing it, kind of.’ Since a problematic relationship with alcohol led to a stint in rehab, at age 23, Brendan has gone on to get a master’s degree, cycle across America, author 11 (ish) books, create award winning short films, speak to international audiences, run 52 marathons in a year and multiple 100 mile ultramarathons. His edito...
2023-05-291h 14The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports CommentaryPerspective with Brendan LeonardIt's part 4! The final episode of our exploration of the definition of adventure! Last time, Fitz Cahall laid some knowledge on us that demonstrated how adventure can be a teacher. Today Brendan Leonard gives us the perspective we need on this whole endeavor!Thanks for listening to THE ROCK FIGHT! We are the (self-proclaimed) most exciting new podcast in the outdoor space and we want to pick a fight with us. Email your comments or suggestions to myrockfight@gmail.comCheck out Brendan's work at www.semi-rad.com or on Instagram @semi_rad
2023-02-0712 min
the morning shakeout podcastThe Weekly Rundown with Billy Yang and Brendan LeonardThis week I’m sharing the latest episode of the Weekly Rundown, which is usually a Patreon-only podcast that I co-host with my friend Billy Yang. We’ve been on a bit of a hiatus since May, but we’re back with special guest Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad—who you can listen to on Episode 211 of my podcast if you haven’t already—and the three of us catch up on what we've been up to of late, we talk all things NYC Marathon, and a lot more.This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. T...
2022-11-151h 00
the morning shakeout podcastEpisode 211 | Brendan LeonardI am super excited to share this episode with all of you. It’s with Brendan Leonard, an ultrarunner, writer, award-winning filmmaker, speaker, and creator of one of my favorite websites on the internet, Semi-Rad.com. On top of all that, he’s also a new dad, which we talked quite a bit about in this conversation.Brendan is someone whose work I’ve admired for quite a while now. He’s got an unmatched ability to tell stories, use humor, and share drawings that convey many of the things we all feel and experience as runners, and as h...
2022-09-061h 49
How Was Your Run Today? The PodcastEpisode 251 – Brendan LeonardBryan and Peter usher in Boston Marathon month with a big announcement about returning to the Boston Public Library on Saturday, April 16th! Bryan visits the Pony Patch while Peter contemplates starting the Whole30 nutrition plan. Then, they are joined by writer and outdoorsman Brendan Leonard from https://semi-rad.com for a discussion about running, writing, and entrepreneurship. Send Emily Saul of https://www.esaulmovement.com your running questions to howwasyourruntoday@gmail.com and she will answer them on a future Better Calls with Saul segment. Visit our Web site here: www.HWYRT.com
2022-04-061h 15
All It Takes Is A GoalATG 43: It’s great to be average: Accomplishing goals just because you love them with Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, speaker, and ultrarunner. In 2019, he completed 52 marathon-distance runs in 52 weeks, and survived, while having fun part of the time. Leonard is a columnist at Outside, and his writing has appeared in Runner's World, National Geographic Adventure, Climbing, and Alpinist and on CNN.com and in dozens of other publications, including his website, Semi-Rad.com. He also lived in a van for several years, loves pizza, and is easily one of the coolest people I’ve ever gotten the chance to talk to. He’s passionate about people doing what they love not...
2021-10-1853 min
A New AngleBrendan Leonard is SEMI-RADToday's guest is Brendan Leonard, the man behind SEMI-RAD and other creative pursuits. I started following Brendan’s SEMI-RAD feed on Instagram several years ago. It has a playful sensibility and an uncanny knack for making you consider the ordinary or obvious from a different perspective. Brendan is also the author of several books, including my personal favorite "Bears Don't Care About Your Problems."Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K9mQKcWEayMXIk5fwRtIrBLNOwZn74EoV3FeqaFtbp4/edit?usp=sharing This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...
2021-09-0929 min
BOYLAN TALKS SPORTLeonard sends Meath to the promised landThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://boylantalkssport.com/2021/08/28/leonard-sends-meath-to-the-promised-land/
2021-08-2905 min
Good at Parties with Ross KimballWeddings with Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard (@BrendanLeonard) is a Director/Producer and he is good at weddings. We talk speeches, dancing, apps, and do’s and do nots. Enjoy! Follow Brendan on social media: Twitter Follow Ross Kimball on social media: Instagram Twitter This is an Audio Wool Original, produced by Byron McKoy.
2021-08-271h 03
Nature UntoldEpisode 21: Brendan Leonard - It Gets EasierBrendan Leonard (he/him) is a writer, filmmaker, creative and outdoor adventurer. He created semi-rad.com in 2011 and has been making us laugh, think, and cry ever since.
For the show notes - click here.
2021-08-241h 02
Ten Junk MilesLong Run 146 - Brendan Leonard/Semi-Rad Join Scotty and Author, Runner, Creator, Climber (and so much more) Brendan Leonard for ten junk miles in which they discuss his life in running, Semi-Rad, climbing, projects, his path to sobriety, and about a million other things that come up! check out Semi-Rad: https://semi-rad.com Support Semi-Rad by becoming a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/semi_rad/posts buy Brandan's books here! (Scotty recommends Sixty Meters to Anywhere): https://www.amazon.com/Brendan-Leonard/e/B00HBXIRY0?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Brought to you by o...
2021-07-223h 03
RunnersConnect Run to the Top PodcastBrendan Leonard Hates Running and You Can Too!If you’ve run long enough or are just starting your journey, you probably have a Iove/hate relationship with running. Running long distances is wonderful and completely irrational at the same time. To help me explore the delightful and nonsensical sport that we all love to hate, I invited author and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard on the Run to the Top. Brendan is a freelance writer and illustrator whose new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, is a hilarious and relatable trip into the mind of a runner that’s not going to top a...
2021-07-2146 minRun to the Top Podcast | The Ultimate Guide to RunningBrendan Leonard Hates Running and You Can Too!If you’ve run long enough or are just starting your journey, you probably have a Iove/hate relationship with running. Running long distances is wonderful and completely irrational at the same time. To help me explore the delightful and nonsensical sport that we all love to hate, I invited author and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard on the Run to the Top. Brendan is a freelance writer and illustrator whose new book, I Hate Running and You Can Too, is a hilarious and relatable trip into the mind of a runner that’s not going to top a...
2021-07-2146 min
Generation Y Am I Lyke ThisThe Brendan Leonard ShowY'all we don’t know, it’s the Brendan Leonard Show...Join us as we talk about prank shows, VHS stories, The 700 Club, Ashton Kutcher, and much much more! Check out our visual companion on Twitter (@yamilykethis) or Instagram (@yamIlykethispodcast), and visit our Facebook fan page. Tune in every Thursday for new episodes
2021-07-0147 min
Running Book Reviews with Alan and LizI Hate Running and You Can Too, by Brendan LeonardSend a textAre you a new runner trying to figure out why people love this running thing? Have you been a runner on and off throughout the years because somehow you would lose motivation or just feel like you don't like running anymore? If so, the you will love this interview with author Brendan Leonard about his new book I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to get started, keep going, and make sense of an irrational passion. And yes, if you already love running, then you will also really enjoy this episode....
2021-06-151h 10
Like a Bigfoot#256: Brendan Leonard -- Author of "I Hate Running and You Can Too", Creator of Semi-RadThis week writer, adventurer, coffee drinker, ultra runner, and all around awesome guy Brendan Leonard is back on the podcast!!
Brendan is the creator of Semi-Rad where he writes and draws about outdoor adventures, travel, life philosophies, chasing passions, and all sorts of human experiences. Truly some of my favorite things on the internet are found on Semi-Rad! He also directed and produced "How to Run 100 Miles", a wonderful film about him and his buddy Jayson Sime's quest to train for and finish Run Rabbit Run.
In this episode we talk about Brendan's new book "I Hate Running and You...
2021-06-111h 07
The Power Company Climbing PodcastAfterword, Acknowledgements, and a Bonus Chat with Brendan LeonardThanks for sticking through this with us and for supporting this thing! As a bonus, today I sit down with the book's illustrator Brendan Leonard to talk about his perspectives and why this collaboration worked so well.
You can find Brendan online at Semi-Rad Media.
Follow Brendan on Instagram.
Be sure to snag your own copy of The Hard Truth: Simple Ways to Become a Better Climber.
We don't tweet. We scream like eagles.
The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is...
2021-06-0944 min
The Drop039 | Brendan Leonard (@semi_rad), Author + Illustrator + UltrarunnerThis week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan preview the cushioned cruiser that is the Saucony Triumph 19 (9:17) before discussing a record-breaking performance at the Portland Track Festival as well as the state of the Tokyo Olympics (11:50). Then, Thomas and Robbe are joined by author, illustrator and ultrarunner Brendan Leonard (aka @semi_rad). They talk about his passion for adventure and how it has inspired his creative work, getting started as a creator, learning to love and hate running simultaneously, and much more (21:35).
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2021-06-041h 25
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaRunning Through the Creative Process with Brendan Leonard / ENDURANCE"My goal is to tell stories that help people in some-way," says Brendan Leonard, author, climber and ultra-endurance athlete. Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Brendan about the creative process and how to take the ideas we all get when running, and put them down on paper. In this episode you'll learn... -How writing about your passion creates the most authentic stories -To try every medium: Brendan tried a ton of outlets before finding writing -How to capture the moment when inspiration hits ...
2021-04-1517 min
Billy Yang PodcastBrendan Leonard "Semi-Rad" | BYP 066Excited to bring on Brendan Leonard of "Semi-Rad" fame on the podcast to talk about a variety of noteworthy topics today. If you aren't familiar with his work, start with his now viral 2018 film he made for REI called "How To Run 100 Miles". We chat about that, his journey into becoming a writer, his blue-collared approach to the creative process, some darker patches of his life that involved alcohol and even a jail stint, what it was like to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks...and much more. + How To Run 100 Miles + I Hate Running and You C...
2021-03-261h 40
Mountain & Prairie with Ed RobersonBrendan Leonard, Part 2 - On Running, Creating, & Other Irrational PassionsBrendan Leonard is a prolific writer and artist who is best known as the creator of Semi-Rad.com. He's also the author of a brand new book titled "I Hate Running and You Can Too: How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion." The book offers motivation and witty insights into the sometimes-crazy pastime of running. And Brendan knows a thing or two about running irrational distances-- he's completed multiple 100-mile ultramarathons, ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, directed the film How to Run 100 Miles, and co-hosts the Off The Couch Podcast, which features interviews with...
2021-03-261h 10
The Hard Way With Joe De SenaI Hate Running and You Can Too with Brendan Leonard / ENDURANCE"Walk early and walk often," says Brendan Leonard, author, climber and ultra-endurance athlete. Spartan Up Endurance Series host, Johnny Waite, talks with Brendan Leonard, author of "I Hate Running and You Can Too - How to Get Started, Keep Going, and Make Sense of an Irrational Passion " about why and how to take on your first endurance event. In this episode you'll learn: -How getting out of the comfort zone led Brendan to a life of adventure -If you can see it, you can be it -Why walking i...
2021-03-2524 min
Adventure AudioBrendan Leonard - Semi RadBrendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad.com, outdoor athlete and writer. Brendan is a contributing editor at Adventure Journal and a columnist at Outside Magazine. His stories have appeared in Backpacker, National Geographic Adventure, Men’s Journal, Adventure Cyclist and many other publications. Brendan joined us to talk about his writing career, cycling across the U.S., rock climbing, ultra running and his new book ‘I Hate Running And You Can Too’.
2021-03-121h 00
Lancaster Golf Performance Podcast009. Brendan Leonard. Professional Golfer.This week Cam sits down with Brendan Leonard, a professional golfer, and former NCAA athlete. Brendan talks about his quick ascent in professional golf and what he has learned from his own game and players around him. There are a lot of amazing lessons to be derived from this one!
Brendan & Cam are hosting an online coaching series via zoom. For more information on this please email us at lancastergolfacademy@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram - @lancastergolfperformance.
Happy Golfing!
2020-11-1242 min
A New AngleBrendan Leonard is SEMI-RADToday I speak with Brendan Leonard, the man behind Semi-Rad. I started following Brendan’s Semi-Rad feed on Instagram several years ago and then his blog and then his weekly newsletter. He has a playful sensibility and an uncanny knack for making you consider the ordinary or obvious from a different perspective. Check out Brendan's work at: https://semi-rad.com/ and @semi_rad This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com/subscribe
2020-11-0344 min
Off The CouchBrendan Leonard on his new FKT, the Deadline Dungeon, & MoreToday we’re putting our Off The Couch co-host, Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) in the interviewee seat to hear about his recent FKT; his review of his FKT route and whether you should do it; movies; his current running program; gas station donuts; how well he deals with deadlines; some of his current and upcoming projects, and more.TOPICS & TIMES:Brendan’s new FKT (7:27)Interlude: movie talk (9:42)Brendan’s review of his FKT (12:16)Gas station donuts (17:18)Are you a heart rate monitor? (19:12)Running as a couple (29:02)The deadline dungeon (33:31)
2020-10-2749 min
No Half Stepping with Leonard JacksonAnother Bad Lib vs. A Good Old Boy (Brendan Woodruff & Christopher Mckool)Bad Libs Podcast host, Brendan Woodruff and business owner, Christopher Mckool, join Leonard Jackson and debate President Trump race baiting to get votes, the fall of the confederacy and the plight of sex workers in the post-Covid economy.
2020-07-231h 06
Work Life Play with Aaron McHughThe Art of Getting Lost with Semi-Rad founder Brendan Leonard #186Brendan Leonard promises that real adventure is not out of reach. I discovered his work through The Art of Getting Lost, a get-out-there excuse removing antidote to exploring more. He writes, “The hardest thing is convincing yourself it’s okay. Now I know you’re important at work and at home, but trust me, the folks at work and at home can do without you for a day or a couple of days. You’d be surprised what people do when you’re unavailable for a day or two: They figure it out on their own. It’s easy t...
2020-06-1922 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingFinding Humor with Brendan LeonardDuring these weird times of the COVID-19 Pandemic, one thing that can make us all feel a bit better is laughter. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your mental health is to stop reading the news and instead read or watch something that makes you smile. To help us find something to laugh at, past guest, adventurer and illustrator Brendan Leonard joins the show to share where he’s finding inspiration for his comedic work and what he’s laughing about these days.Episodes to listen to:What to Cook While CampingHow to Run 100 Mile...
2020-05-1132 min
Long Way Radio#12 - Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com, writer, filmmaker, graphic artist)Brendan is a writer, filmmaker, cartoonist, graphic artist, and the mind behind the widely read website semi-rad.com. In this episode, we talk about Brendan's creative journey, navigating the internet with a large social media following, van life, and looking back on past projects after the passage of time. Find Brendan on Twitter and Instagram @semi_rad Check out Brendan's website here: https://semi-rad.com/ Watch How to Run 100 Miles here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC7Lh4opLsc&t= Learn more about this podcast at: https://www...
2020-04-2154 min
Stickers on the Mic PodcastBrendan Leonard Founder Semi-Rad Shares His Creative Process And Marketing An Online BusinessBrendan Leonard started Semi-Rad in 2011 as a blog, and since then he's gained acclaim as an author, speaker and now the purveyor of branded illustrations and other merchandise on his sponsored website. Semi-Rad is more than a brand, it's an ethos for those who love to get outdoors and experience nature.
2020-03-2341 minBLISTER PodcastNew Year’s Resolutions with Brendan LeonardNew Year’s Resolutions — are you into them, or do you avoid them like the plague? A recent conversation with Brendan Leonard (semi-rad.com) got us thinking that we should take a more creative approach to New Year’s Resolutions and goals, and see if they might become more than a guilt-inducing chore.Specifically what prompted all of this is that Brendan had committed himself before the start of 2019 to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks — and he did it. So we are reposting here the conversation I had with Brendan on our Off The Couch podcast, and then very soo...
2019-12-2352 minOff The CouchBrendan Leonard on Running 52 Marathons in 52 WeeksFor 2019, Brendan Leonard (@semirad) set a goal for himself: run 52 ‘marathons’ in 52 weeks. He told very few people about this goal, and we are proud to report that Brendan accomplished his goal with several weeks to spare. So in this conversation, Jonathan Ellsworth talks to Brendan about what prompted him to create this plan; why he decided to tell very few people about it; exactly what the parameters were for these ‘marathons’; how he handled the logistics; what he learned along the way; and more.This is a fun one, and it might just inspire you to th...
2019-12-1750 min
The Adventurepreneur PodcastBrendan Leonard On How To Succeed as a Creative, The Democratization of the Outdoors, and A Path To SobrietyToday on the show I have Brendan Leonard, who you may also know as Semi-Rad from his popular and hilarious long-running blog by the same name. Brendan is one of those outdoor and adventure creatives who kinda does it all. He’s a columnist and contributing editor for Outside Magazine and Adventure Journal respectively, he crafts stories and even produces and shoots his own films, and creates humorous cartoons depicting relatable everyday shit we all go through as human beings and outdoor enthusiasts. What I like most about Brendan and his work, is his ethos (wh...
2019-09-131h 39
Street WritersStreet Writers - Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad, part 2In the second part of our interview with Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad, Brendan tells us what he’s been up to, which is publishing a book of his funniest, coolest, most inspirational essays, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems. It’s available wherever books are sold.
2019-08-1509 minStreet WritersStreet Writers - Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad, part 1Enough about us: in this episode, we jumped on a call with an amazing guest, Brendan Leonard of Semi-rad—he of the wildly popular semi-rad blogs, instagram charts, award-winning documentaries and newsletters. In part one of our interview, Brendan gives a great writing tip (actually, two), and shares his love for a renowned blogger, podcaster and all-around guru, Seth Godin. Next episode, we get into what Brendan’s been up to (spoiler alert: he’s got a new book, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems.)
2019-08-0709 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingWhat to Cook While Camping with Brad Leone, Anna Brones, and Brendan LeonardFor many people, figuring out portable meals that are healthy, filling, and tasty is a challenge. For others, the prospect of bringing food on the trail is an afterthought entirely. Bon Appetit’s Brad Leone and Best Served Wild Authors Brendan Leonard and Anna Brones offer advice on how to eat well, cook well and impress friends with your campfire cooking. Don’t let food be an afterthought as you’re hitting the trails, the beach, or the mountain this year! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
2019-07-0157 min
The Thundercling PodcastEpisode 14: Brendan Leonard — “If you’re gonna suffer, get in there…”Brendan Leonard has this incredible knack for making you feel like you could do just about anything you set your mind to, while simultaneously filling you with existential dread that you'll never realize your full potential. How can that be? Because fulfilling potential, doing incredible things, all of it -- it's hard as shit. And he's the most distilled reflection of gritty, gumption-seeping grinding I can conjure.
Brendan's made a career out of setting his jaw and getting down to the work, week after week, year after year. In 2011, struggling to build a steady adventure writing career, he launched Semi-Rad...
2019-05-152h 12Off The CouchBrendan Leonard & Jonathan Ellsworth on Their Running Backgrounds & What Makes Someone a “Runner"?In our inaugural episode of Off the Couch, Jonathan Ellsworth (founder of BLISTER), and co-host, Brendan Leonard (creator of Semi-Rad.com and producer of How to Run 100 Miles), talk about their running backgrounds; their love / hate relationships with running; and consider Strava as a modern-day spiritual exercise??TOPICS & TIMES:When do you actually get to call yourself a “runner”? (1:30)Our running backgrounds — the early years (3:15)Brendan’s return to running (7:25)Jonathan’s return to running (after breaking his neck) (13:06)Exploration, drugs, and stories (21:25)Strava as a spiritual exercise?? (34:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
2019-03-0843 minBLISTER PodcastBlister Speaker Series 1.1 - Brendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.comWe just held the inaugural Blister Speaker Series event at Western Colorado University with Brendan Leonard — author, filmmaker, and creator of Semi-Rad.com. So here is that live conversation where we talk with Brendan about work, work ethic, creativity, and how to keep from compromising your vision in whatever field you are passionate about pursuing.TOPICS & TIMES:Background of the Blister Speaker Series (1:50)How does Brendan describe his eclectic body of work? (6:22)Brendan’s journey from journalism to the Outdoor Industry (8:13)Tips for pursuing your passion without compensation (11:06)How Semi-Rad.com was born of rejection (19:03)Books that...
2019-01-291h 13
Breaking TrailBrendan Leonard on The Joy of Playing SmallA huge reason I do this podcast is that I get to speak to people who are living their version of success; defining how we want to do life. Brendan Leonard embodies this perfectly. His message is a reminder to each and every one of us pushing ourselves each day to be better and to do better, that there is joy in every day. That morning trail run before a day sitting in front of the computer. An afternoon dog walk, a glass of wine with a good friend that you kinda sorta didn’t want to go d...
2018-10-2541 min
The EVRYMAN PodcastEpisode 057: Brendan Leonard of Semi-Rad.comWe're back after a week off! Evryman wrapped up their June expedition in Yellowstone National Park and it was incredible. We're heading back to Yellowstone in August. But this one is different. We'll explain more towards the bottom of this post. This week's guest is one rad dude. Brendan Leonard, creator of Semi-Rad.com sits down with Dan and just lets loose. Brendan is also an author, filmmaker, Instagram cartoonist, and public speaker. He has co-produced and co-directed several award-winning adventure films, including How to Run 100 miles, Chocolate Spokes, Ace and the Desert Dog, Frank and the...
2018-07-101h 01
The EnormocastEpisode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall.On Episode 150 of the Enormocast, we tape a live one in front of an audience at for the 5Point Film Festival. I invited old friend Brendan Leonard of semi-rad.com to moderate a discussion between myself and Fitz Cahall of The Dirtbag Diaries and Duct Tape Then Beer. Fitz was well into his podcast career when … Continue reading "Episode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall."
2018-05-091h 14The Enormocast: the climbing podcastEpisode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall.On Episode 150 of the Enormocast, we tape a live one in front of an audience at for the 5Point Film Festival. I invited old friend Brendan Leonard of semi-rad.com to moderate a discussion between myself and Fitz Cahall of The Dirtbag Diaries and Duct Tape Then Beer. Fitz was well into his podcast career when … Continue reading "Episode 150: Live at 5Point with Brendan Leonard and OG podcaster, Fitz Cahall."
2018-05-091h 14
Mountain & Prairie with Ed RobersonBrendan Leonard - Grinding It OutBrendan Leonard is a writer and creative whose stories about adventure in wild places have built him a loyal following in the outdoor world and beyond. Whether it’s writing for his blog Semi-Rad, authoring eight books, or making films such as his recent “How to Run 100 Miles,” Brendan combines humor, introspection, and skilled storytelling in an authentic way that strikes a chord with a wide range of audiences. But as you’ll hear, Brendan’s secret ingredient to success in his creative pursuits is his ability to consistently focus in and grind out the hard work, week after week, year...
2018-04-061h 31
Mountain & Prairie with Ed RobersonBrendan Leonard - Grinding It OutBrendan Leonard is a writer and creative whose stories about adventure in wild places have built him a loyal following in the outdoor world and beyond. Whether it's writing for his blog Semi-Rad, authoring eight books, or making films such as his recent "How to Run 100 Miles," Brendan combines humor, introspection, and skilled storytelling in an authentic way that strikes a chord with a wide range of audiences. But as you'll hear, Brendan's secret ingredient to success in his creative pursuits is his ability to consistently focus in and grind out the hard work, week after week, year after...
2018-04-061h 31
Podcasts Archives - Ultrarunnerpodcast.comSemi-Rad.com’s Brendan Leonard InterviewBrendan Leonard, founder and creative drive behind the popular semi-rad.com website joins Sarah and I for a wide-ranging talk about running, outdoor adventures, media, and more. Brendan’s an interesting guy and leads a multi-fasceted life that many URP listeners will appreciate and relate to…all told through the eyes and ears …
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2018-03-261h 18
Take It From MeEp. 1 | Take It From Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard hates running. Which is why it was surprising when he signed up for a 100-mile race with his best friend. Not only did he figure out how to run 100 miles, he made a documentary film about it. When Brendan isn’t running he’s a writer, illustrator, adventurer and a believer in living a life outdoors. He encourages people to spend more time doing things they love, going to places that make them feel small and remembering to laugh at themselves. In the premiere episode of REI’s podcast, Take It From Me, Brendan is interv...
2018-03-2127 min
Like a Bigfoot#85: Brendan Leonard & Jayson Sime -- "How to Run 100 Miles"(Cover Photo by Josh Perez)
This week I was lucky enough to have Brendan Leonard and Jayson Sime come over and chat with me about their excellent film "How to Run 100 Miles". We recorded this "live" in studio....aka outside on the porch in my back yard (It was a 60 degree day and this is an outdoor podcast...so I thought "what the heck?")
If you have not seen the film, do yourself a favor and check it out immediately. It is the inspiring, touching, and often hilarious story of these two friends and their quest to train for and...
2018-03-151h 03
The Derek Loudermilk ShowBrendan Leonard | Adventure is Art | Writer and Creator“If you’re not growing, then what’s the point?” – Brendan Leonard Today’s guest on the Art of Adventure podcast is Brendan Leonard, a writer and a creator whose work mostly centers on adventure and travel. He runs a website, the Semi-Rad, where he shares his enthusiasm for being outside and in his words, it’s a “web site for those of us crushing it, kind of”. Brendan is a funny and creative guy who writes a comic on Instagram. He is also currently expanding on film. In this episode, Brendan shares the story on how he became an a...
2018-02-2853 min
Wild Ideas Worth LivingBrendan Leonard - How to Run 100 Miles, Get Paid to Write Books and Blogs, and Make Movies and Cartoons About AdventureBrendan’s Wild Idea: To make a living creating stories about adventure and the human experience through books, film and art. Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad, a blog he started in 2011. He’s also an author, adventurer, illustrator, filmmaker, ultra-marathoner, and an all-around interesting guy. Most of his work showcases the joy that comes from adventures done by the everyman and woman, not just for the experts and pros, but people like you and I who like to hit the trails and mountains too! You may recognize Brendan from the movie he just made...
2018-02-2852 min
TOSHIBA presents Voice Drama ?Palette?????? ??????S1:E4 Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard is the creator the popular website Semi-Rad.com. He is also the author of Sixty Meters to Anywhere, a deeply honest and original story of substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Leonard ultimately found personal redemption and identity through a “transformative personal journey, that shows the power of climbing and the courage that lies within.” His “unflinchingly honest” memoir depicts how he deals with addiction through skills he’s learned while climbing, namely perseverance, patience and accountability.
We talk at length about how he connects with people through his writing, how a gift from his brother changed the direction of his lif...
2017-12-231h 03
Afterglow, A Mountain Storytelling PodcastS1:E4 Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard is the creator the popular website Semi-Rad.com. He is also the author of Sixty Meters to Anywhere, a deeply honest and original story of substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Leonard ultimately found personal redemption and identity through a “transformative personal journey, that shows the power of climbing and the courage that lies within.” His “unflinchingly honest” memoir depicts how he deals with addiction through skills he’s learned while climbing, namely perseverance, patience and accountability.
We talk at length about how he connects with people through his writing, how a gift from his brother changed the direction of his lif...
2017-12-231h 03
Mark Leonard's World in 30 MinutesDiscussing political extremism with Brendan CoxECFR’s director Mark Leonard talks with Brendan Cox, a humanitarian campaigner and the widower of MP Jo Cox, about his fight against political extremism.The podcast was recorded on 27th June 2017.Bookshelf:Brendan Cox, Jo Cox: More in CommonSheryl Sandberg, Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-06-2931 minBLISTER PodcastBrendan Leonard, Semi-Rad.comWe talk to Semi-Rad.com's Brendan Leonard about creativity and the process of creating: How to stop procrastinating and get started; why - or why not - to try something new; and what it takes to keep going.TOPICS & TIMES:The reception of Brendan's book, "60 Meters from Anywhere" — and what it's like to do a 43-stop Book Tour (5:50)Brendan's new book, "Make it Till You Make It" (16:00)On How — and How Not — to Get Started (22:29)The Difference Between Art and Narcissism (24:33)How to Deal with Criticism — and Internet Trolls (25:39)Saying Yes to Things that Terrify You (31:50)On Busy...
2016-12-0257 minBLISTER PodcastSemi-Rad.com, Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard is one of our favorite authors and favorite people. He's also the creator of one of our favorite websites, Semi-Rad.com. If you don’t know Semi-Rad, you need to. Brendan has a new book out, called, Sixty Meters to Anywhere. So it was a good time to bring Brendan onto the podcast to talk about the book, and a bunch of other things. Brendan is a great storyteller, so if you love the outdoors and have ever been tempted to pick up a pen or a camera to document your experience, you ought to listen to th...
2016-05-261h 42The Enormocast: the climbing podcastEpisode 83: #instafacetweetmygram with Hayden Kennedy, Brendan Leonard, and Andrew Bisharat.On Episode 83 of the Enormocast, I sit down in front of a live audience at Bonfire Coffee in Carbondale, CO during the 5Point Film Festival with Hayden Kennedy, Andrew Bisharat, and Brenden Leonard. We discuss the mainstream media’s sudden love affair with rock climbing, social media, the internet and whether climbing has lost its … Continue reading "Episode 83: #instafacetweetmygram with Hayden Kennedy, Brendan Leonard, and Andrew Bisharat."
2015-06-251h 03The EnormocastEpisode 83: #instafacetweetmygram with Hayden Kennedy, Brendan Leonard, and Andrew Bisharat.On Episode 83 of the Enormocast, I sit down in front of a live audience at Bonfire Coffee in Carbondale, CO during the 5Point Film Festival with Hayden Kennedy, Andrew Bisharat, and Brenden Leonard. We discuss the mainstream media’s sudden love affair with rock climbing, social media, the internet and whether climbing has lost its … Continue reading "Episode 83: #instafacetweetmygram with Hayden Kennedy, Brendan Leonard, and Andrew Bisharat."
2015-06-251h 03
Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel PodcastPart 1: Being Semi-Rad with Brendan LeonardBrendan Leonard from Semi-rad.com joins me today to discuss how he got into the outdoor lifestyle, how taking a conference call from his smelly car changed his life, and the reality behind the concept of security.
2015-04-2838 min
Get OUT! the podcast004: Semi-Rads Brendan LeonardAfter breaking up with his girlfriend Brendan Leonard packed up what he could in his Subaru station wagon, and put the rest in a storage unit. He went on what started as a vacation searching for why they broke up, and what he wanted in life. That vacation turned into a road trip and eventually into his life.
2014-03-1315 minGet OUT! the podcast004: Semi-Rads Brendan LeonardAfter breaking up with his girlfriend Brendan Leonard packed up what he could in his Subaru station wagon, and put the rest in a storage unit. He went on what started as a vacation searching for why they broke up, and what he wanted in life. That vacation turned into a road trip and eventually into his life.
2014-03-1315 min
The Brave Monkeys Speak | Adventure and the Science of Stoked020 | The New American Road Trip Mixtape with Brendan Leonard "What's the American Dream anymore? Do I have to buy a house, settle down? Will I ever find that girl? Do I want kids? What is home, anyway? A guy told me once that everybody needs a grand tour - some times away from the walls you have constructed around yourself, to shake you out of your routine, show you your real dreams, to show you your story. I found a story. Maybe the only one I really needed" -Brendan Leonard We get into this and more in Episode 020: Make sure to...
2014-01-2700 minThe Brave Monkeys Speak | Adventure and the Science of Stoked019 | Passionately Mediocre with Brendan Leonard Brendan Leonard is the author of The New American Road Trip Mixtape and writes enthusiastically about things regular folks can do at Semi-Rad. Semi-Rad is what can be done with 52 weekends and a few weeks of vacation a year. It’s adventures for the everyman and woman. It’s a web site for those of us crushing it, kind of. We had a conversation about the struggles of finding work you love, his creative process, and the awesomeness of being passionately mediocre. Check this sample of his writing out - I have watched this approximately 8,000 times in t...
2014-01-2000 minThe EnormocastEpisode 17: Brendan Leonard, living the American dirtbag dream.While posted up in the Rodeway Inn in Salt Lake City, the Enormocast hosted author and online mogul Brendan Leonard. After a series of shocks to his system, Brendan finally said “the hell with it” and packed up his Astro Van and hit the road. Now he brings us his witty and soulful writing from … Continue reading "Episode 17: Brendan Leonard, living the American dirtbag dream."
2012-08-1652 minThe Enormocast: the climbing podcastEpisode 17: Brendan Leonard, living the American dirtbag dream.While posted up in the Rodeway Inn in Salt Lake City, the Enormocast hosted author and online mogul Brendan Leonard. After a series of shocks to his system, Brendan finally said “the hell with it” and packed up his Astro Van and hit the road. Now he brings us his witty and soulful writing from … Continue reading "Episode 17: Brendan Leonard, living the American dirtbag dream."
2012-08-1652 min
The EnormocastEpisode 17: Brendan Leonard, living the American dirtbag dream.While posted up in the Rodeway Inn in Salt Lake City, the Enormocast hosted author and online mogul Brendan Leonard. After a series of shocks to his system, Brendan finally said “the hell with it” and packed up his Astro Van and hit the road. Now he brings us his witty and soulful writing from … Continue reading "Episode 17: Brendan Leonard, living the American dirtbag dream."
2012-08-1600 min