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Fit For RadioNightmare in the Hot Tub: Arrested for Murder After a TragedyThis episode of Fit For Radio tells the unbelievable true story of Michael Hessemer — a night that began like any other and ended in tragedy.What started as friends joking and wrestling in a hot tub took a devastating turn when one of the men drowned. In the aftermath, Michael found himself at the center of a criminal case, arrested and charged with murder. Suddenly, a young man with his whole life in front of him was fighting for his freedom against a system determined to hold someone responsible.Michael shares what it wa...
2026-03-101h 38Fit For RadioBuilt Like Family: The Championship Culture of Steve CouryOn this episode of the podcast, Drew Tydeman sits down with Steve Coury, the longtime head football coach at Lake Oswego High School and one of the winningest coaches in Oregon high school football history. Over more than three decades at the helm, Coury has built a powerhouse program defined by consistency, discipline, and championship-level performance.Under his leadership, Lake Oswego has made countless playoff appearances, advancing to the quarterfinals and semifinals year after year, with numerous trips to the state championship game. His teams have captured three state titles — including the most recent championship this past sea...
2026-03-031h 12Fit For RadioGuilty Until Proven Innocent: From Victim To SuspectIn this gripping episode, we dive into the unbelievable story of Anton Robinson — a man who was simply trying to navigate a chaotic chapter of his life. Living in a run-down apartment complex, juggling baby mama drama, financial stress, and minor run-ins with the law, Anton was no stranger to hardship. But nothing could have prepared him for what came next.When a break-in at his apartment spirals into the discovery of a gruesome crime scene in the same complex, investigators quickly zero in on Anton as their prime suspect in a shocking murder. Suddenly, the everyday st...
2026-02-241h 07Fit For RadioEvery Mile for Emily: A Father’s Endurance StoryIn this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Bob Jordan — a 74-year-old father, athlete, and living testament to resilience. Bob has completed an astonishing 43 Ironman-distance races, but his story goes far beyond endurance sport.In 1997, Bob and his family experienced the unimaginable loss of his daughter, Emily, to leukemia. In the face of that heartbreak, Bob made a decision that would shape the rest of his life: he would continue to race — every mile, every finish line — in her honor.What followed is a journey defined not by medals, but by mea...
2026-02-171h 34Fit For RadioComposing The Long Run: Where Art and Endurance CollideLiz Derstine lives at the intersection of endurance and artistry.She is one of the most accomplished long-distance trail runners in the world, holding multiple women’s Fastest Known Times on some of the toughest trails known to man, including the Appalachian Trail (northbound), the Long Trail, the Pinhoti Trail, and Sweden’s Kungsleden. Most recently, Liz completed the 2,655-mile Pacific Crest Trail in under 70 days — the third-fastest self-supported finish by a woman.But Liz’s story doesn’t end on the trail.She is also an award-winning pianist and composer whose work bridges cl...
2026-02-101h 04Fit For RadioDragged Through Chaos: Breaking Free From a Life He Never ChoseColby Brown’s childhood was anything but stable. Raised by a mother who was constantly on the move, Colby was dragged from California to Hawaii, back to California, then Florida, back to Hawaii, and eventually Las Vegas—never long enough to feel rooted, never safe enough to feel settled. Along the way, his life was surrounded by drugs, violence, and chaos, exposing him to experiences no child should ever have to endure.During those turbulent years, Colby suffered physical abuse, was groomed by an adult, and at the height of the madness, was forced into helping dispose of a...
2026-02-031h 10Fit For RadioThe Day The Million Didn't MatterFor five years, Drew committed himself to an extreme goal: completing one million pushups in a single year. It became a daily ritual, a source of purpose, and a promise to himself. On the final day of the challenge, with just 400 pushups left, everything was supposed to end in triumph.Instead, two detectives arrived at his door.They were there to inform Drew that his lifelong best friend — who had been over for dinner the night before — had passed away. In an instant, the challenge that once defined the day became mean...
2026-01-271h 11Fit For RadioTrying To Be Fit For Radio (Bonus Episode)In this episode, Drew sits down with Tac for a candid conversation about the real struggles behind launching a brand-new podcast with a video component. From unexpected technical headaches and production learning curves to the pressure of booking quality guests and figuring out how to monetize fast enough to keep the lights on at home, nothing about the process has been easy. Drew and Tac pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to get a show off the ground—and the stress that comes with betting on yourself.As the conversation unfolds, the focus shifts fr...
2026-01-2255 minFit For RadioHe Was Gone - Until He Wasn'tA near-death accident changed everything. Nick’s story begins with an unthinkable moment that nearly cost him his life — and continues with the brutal fight to survive, adapt, and rebuild in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
2026-01-201h 16Fit For RadioFrom Obese Kid to World Record Fitness Athlete (Tommy Vu’s Story)Tommy Vu grew up in a traditional Vietnamese family where academics came first, and fitness wasn’t a priority. As he got older, he struggled to keep up with his peers physically. Determined to take control of his health, Tommy embarked on an incredible journey toward a stronger, healthier future. He joined the military and achieved feats of fitness most could only dream of. Today, Tommy holds multiple world records and is a devoted father, raising his young boys to follow in his footsteps.
2026-01-131h 36Fit For RadioMore Than a Jersey: One Man’s Football LegacyTravis Cole grew up as a three sport athlete and found success at both the college and pro level playing football and baseball. From starring at quarterback in his hometown to playing against the biggest stars in the BIG 10. Travis would go on to play professionally for eight seasons before starting his new career as a coach and mentor to young student athletes.
2026-01-051h 14Fit For RadioThey Shut The Mic Off- So I Built My OwnAfter twenty three years doing afternoon and morning radio I find myself entering the amazing and scary world of podcasting. The first order of business is to tell the story of how we got here. I am joined by my good friend and radio colleague Tack. This episode will dive into the events that took place leading up to my departure from my show in Portland after ten years. The story is emotional and a little hard to get through but it is therapy for the soul. I will also explain why I decided to take on this podcast...
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The Man Room PodcastThe Man Room Podcast Episode 2 - DrewIn this episode, Drew Tydeman stops by the Man Room to talk video games, parenting, and of course booze!
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The Man RoomThe Man Room Podcast Season 1 Episode 2 - DrewIn this episode, Drew Tydeman stops by the Man Room to talk video games, parenting, and of course booze!
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The Podcast Cast with Seth MilsteinEpisode 12 / Drew Tydeman Karaok-me! Seth and Dillon try their hands as taste-makers and then Donkey Show host Drew Tydeman sits down and gives a complete oral history of his rise to glory! Yeah, yeah, yeah! He’s really awesome, yeah!
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