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The Last Easy Mile PodcastColorado Grit: From Green Beret to Mountain GuideIn this episode of The Last Easy Mile, Josh sits down with Devin, better known online as @OutdoorDevin — a third-generation Coloradan, retired U.S. Army Green Beret, and outdoor educator who’s turning his decades of field experience into practical lessons for everyday adventurers.From a late-night Army recruitment call that changed his life to twenty years in Special Forces, Devin’s story moves from combat zones to Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks — with a powerful message about purpose, preparation, and finding peace in the mountains.Together, Josh and Devin dig into:
2025-10-221h 02
The Last Easy Mile PodcastRadio Made Easy: Off-Grid Communication for the Real WorldWhat if your voice could reach your loved ones—without cell service, Wi-Fi, or infrastructure? In this powerful and practical conversation, Josh sits down with Evan Dixon, founder of Radio Made Easy, to explore how two-way radios—yes, radios—are one of the most underutilized tools for modern men and families who value self-reliance, preparedness, and connection.This episode isn’t just for “preppers.” It’s for anyone who camps, overlands, hikes, has kids, lives in wildfire zones, or simply wants to be able to communicate when systems fail. Evan breaks down everything from walkie-talkies to HAM radios, repeat...
2025-10-0657 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastThe Debrief: Episodes 1–9This isn’t just a recap — it’s a challenge.After nine episodes exploring fatherhood, adventure, survival, digital safety, spiritual growth, food, and masculinity, Josh steps back to reveal the bigger mission behind The Last Easy Mile. This episode is both a call to action and a field guide — an invitation to act, learn, and live more intentionally.🎯 What You’ll Get in This Episode:Why The Last Easy Mile existsJosh’s personal story: rural roots, urban grit, and midlife reckoningBehind-the-scenes lessons from each of the first 9 episodesAction steps, gear, books, and mindset shi...
2025-09-0933 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastOutwitting Mediocrity: Rethinking School, Fatherhood & Masculinity with Matt BeaudreauIn this episode of The Last Easy Mile, Josh sits down with Matt Beaudreau—father, entrepreneur, educator, and founder of Apogee Strong—to unpack what’s gone wrong with modern education, masculinity, and fatherhood… and how to fix it.Drawing from his experience as a former public school teacher, private school administrator, Stanford University staff member, and now leader of a national mentorship and educational movement, Matt shares how Apogee Strong is helping families reclaim their values, design their own educational paths, and raise young men and women who are emotionally strong, physically capable, financially literate, and spiritua...
2025-09-0250 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastProtect Young Eyes: The Toxic Trio, The Digital Pyramid, and The Parenting Fight of Our TimeThe digital world isn’t waiting for our kids to grow up. It’s coming for them now.In this episode, Josh is joined by Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, to uncover the hidden risks kids face online—and the habits every parent needs to put in place to protect what Chris calls “this one precious childhood.”Chris’s story is powerful. Trained as a CPA, he thought he’d spend his life in business. Instead, his journey led him from accounting to youth ministry, where he saw first-hand what happened when...
2025-08-2551 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastThe Overlander’s Path: Jeeps, Public Lands, and Leaving the World BehindWhat does it really mean to overland? For some it’s a Jeep and a rooftop tent, for others it’s a weekend escape, and for many it’s a way to reconnect with freedom, family, and the land itself.In this episode, former emergency manager and first responder Keenan Campbell shares how he left a high-pressure career and personal hardship behind to rediscover himself through overlanding. From 30 days solo on the road to filming a new Amazon Prime documentary, Keenan has learned that overlanding is less about gear and more about intention.We c...
2025-08-181h 02
The Last Easy Mile PodcastEat Like a Human: Reclaiming Real Food in a Processed WorldWe’ve been sold a lie about food—what it is, how it should taste, and what it means to nourish a human body. In this raw, eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Bill Schindler, archaeologist, chef, and author of Eat Like a Human, to break down what we’ve lost in the modern food system—and how to get it back.We cover everything from the truth about raw milk and real sourdough bread to ancient food wisdom, fermentation, seed oils, and why spinach might not be the superfood you think it is. Bill explains how real...
2025-08-111h 03
The Last Easy Mile PodcastFrom Humidor to Heritage: Nick Melillo on Crafting Cigars with SoulIn this episode of The Last Easy Mile, Josh sits down with Nick Melillo, founder of Foundation Cigar Company and one of the most respected names in the world of handmade cigars.What started as a college job at a local cigar shop in Connecticut eventually led Nick to Nicaragua, where he would spend over a decade learning the art of blending, fermentation, and tobacco sourcing at the highest level. After helping build one of the largest handmade cigar factories in Central America, Nick made the bold decision to walk away from his secure, high-ranking position to...
2025-08-0450 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastBe Your Own Rescue: Survival as a Modern Rite of Passage with John BarklowJohn Barklow spent over 20 years preparing elite warriors for the harshest environments on earth. From training Navy SEALs in cold-weather warfare in Alaska to pioneering technical hunting gear at SITKA, Barklow has lived at the intersection of survival, adventure, and precision. Now, he’s bringing that knowledge to the rest of us.In this powerful episode, John shares how 9/11 shifted his military career from deep-sea diving to mountain warfare, how survival priorities translate from battlefield to backcountry to city life, and why every man should build a possibles pouch—and train with it.We...
2025-07-2859 min
Universe Today Podcast[BONUS] The Sky Isn’t the Limit. Interview with me on The Last Easy Mile PodcastThis is an interview with me on The Last Easy Mile podcast with Josh Farahi.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_FR_ZvPc3U&ab_channel=TheLastEasyMilePodcastTHE LAST EASY MILE: https://linktr.ee/TheLastEasyMilePodcastIn this episode, Fraser Cain—founder of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast—shares why space still matters. From watching meteor showers with your kids to seeing Saturn’s rings through binoculars in a city, Fraser offers practical ways to reconnect with awe. He reflects on raising science-minded kids, his love of tabletop RPGs, and ho...
2025-07-2100 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastThe Power of Letting Go: Kute Blackson on Surrender, Truth, and FreedomWhat if the things falling apart in your life are actually falling into place?In this episode, transformational teacher and bestselling author Kute Blackson joins Josh Farahi for a wide-ranging, soul-deep conversation about what it truly means to surrender—not as passivity, but as power.Kute shares the story of walking away from his father’s massive church empire at 18, guided only by a quiet inner voice and a one-way ticket to the U.S. He reveals the spiritual lessons he learned caring for his dying mother, how that experience crystallized his philosophy of surrender, and...
2025-07-2146 min
The Last Easy Mile PodcastThe Sky Isn’t the Limit: Awakening Wonder Through Astronomy With Fraser CainWelcome to The Last Easy Mile, a show for men who know there’s more waiting—but aren’t sure where to begin. Hosted by Josh Farahi, each episode explores that moment before the leap, when the excuses run out and something real needs to start.In this episode, Fraser Cain—founder of Universe Today and co-host of Astronomy Cast—shares why space still matters. From watching meteor showers with your kids to seeing Saturn’s rings through binoculars in a city, Fraser offers practical ways to reconnect with awe. He reflects on raising science-minded kids, his love of tabl...
2025-07-151h 12
The Last Easy Mile PodcastHow to Become a Hunter—Even If You’re Starting from ScratchJosh Kirchner didn’t grow up bowhunting bears or butchering mountain lions. He taught himself. From solo bear scouting trips with zero experience to writing Becoming a Backpack Hunter and building a life around the backcountry, Josh’s journey is proof that it’s never too late to dive into something wild. In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to get started as a hunter in adulthood—how to find your first opportunity, what gear actually matters, why so many people quit early, and how hunting reshapes your connection to food, nature, and yourself. Whether you’re a seaso...
2025-07-071h 07