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Somewhere in the SkiesHalloween Series | Cropsey and Urban Legends (w/ Josh Zeman)Ryan shares another listener ghost story from Angela to ring in the Halloween season. He then speaks with investigative filmmaker, Josh Zeman. Zeman first discusses his film, "Cropsey", a boogeyman-like figure from New York City urban legend, before segueing into the story of one Andre Rand, a convicted child kidnapper from Staten Island. Zeman journies into the underbelly as more information and clues unravel. The reality he uncovers is more terrifying than any urban legend.Zeman then transitions into a television special he created titled, "Killer Legends", in which he investigates four other deeply disturbing urban legends throughout the co...2024-10-291h 07
Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & eventsEp. 121 Josh Sprague, Orange Mud FounderJosh Sprague is as much an addict to endurance sports as the rest of us, and you know as well as anyone when a piece of equipment just isn't quite right. With weekends filled with adventure races, ultra marathons and long mountain bike rides, Josh just couldn't find the right hydration pack, so he built one. He liked it so much, he and his wife made the decision to dive in and founded Orange Mud and started producing what they believe to be the best, most comfortable hydrations packs on the market! Twelve years later they continue to create...2024-04-031h 15
Let The Bible SpeakLeading Leaders with Michael SpragueToday, a special guest joins us on "Let The Bible Speak", Michael Sprague who works as a chaplain to many of our government leaders both at the state and local level. He speaks to us about discipling leaders.2023-10-0959 min
Santa Barbara Talks with Josh MolinaSanta Barbara Talks: Ben SpragueEarl Warren Showgrounds CEO Ben Sprague explains the pickleball controversy currently consuming the Showgrounds and his plan to resolve the issue. Sprague opens up about the new mission of the Showgrounds and its attempt to become more financially sustainable through diverse programming. Sprague says Earl Warren is Santa Barbara's events center and he wants everyone to know it's place for them to enjoy entertainment all year.
Please watch this podcast on YouTube at Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina.
Joshua Molina is a journalist and college instructor who interviews a wide variety of people on the issues of education, housing...2023-07-0841 min
Constructive CuriosityEpisode 25: Having Grit and Determination with Josh PitcherIn this episode, I catch up with Josh Pitcher and share his story of toughness and determination. Josh's open discussion of his combat injuries and recovery as well as his resilient mindset are truly inspirational.
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Mission of Spe PodcastInnovation from frustration with Josh Sprague #030Welcome to Episode #030 of Mission Of Spe Podcast. In this episode. Mark will be interviewing Chief Executive Officer and Design Dude at Orange Mud and Seven Clay Josh Sprague.
Josh is a tech and gear guy that has spent years racing in Ultras, Gravel Races, Ironman, mountain bike races, adventure races and traveling all over the globe in search of adventure with a company motto of "Innovation from frustration"!
In today's episode, you will hear about such topics as:
-Product design with passion
-Always listen and respond to customers
-Lov...2023-02-031h 05
I Don't Know RunningWe talk with the founder of Orange Mud, Josh Sprague | Episode 044Send us a textJosh Sprague joins us by phone from Texas to talk about what started Orange Mud and a WHOLE lot more. Check out Orange Mud for all your hydration needs. They have some amazing gear to keep you hydrated while running. Also check out the Transition Wrap which is an awesome piece of gear for more than just running. Check out Seven Clay for amazing custom company gear. Support the show2022-10-301h 34
This One Time On PsychedelicsEpisode 73: Expressing The Importance Of Safety In the Psychedelic Space (feat. Josh Trent)Speaking to my own experiences within the realm of plant medicines, I have found one of the most potent effects from these experiences to be the ability for me to deepen my physical, emotional, mental & spiritual intelligence. For me, intelligence has been far more profound than knowledge, as while knowledge is defined as the collection of skills & information a person has, intelligence is directly related to how an individual applies his or her knowledge to their experience of life. In a world that is left brain dominant, I have found that plant medicines have illuminated the path for me...2022-08-261h 21
Wellness + Wisdom PodcastRyan Sprague | Conscious Cannabis: The Science + Spirit of The World's Most Misunderstood PlantCannabis meets a lot of people where they're at; maybe they're not ready to do an inner child healing workshop but they might be open to the idea of praying before interacting with cannabis and setting an intention. So, we meet them where they're at and allow them to experience what this whole world is with a conscious cannabis practice. Also, we teach them how to heal without it; you don't need these plant medicines to access a higher self or heal but they do show you what's already possible and what is there in your life. Plant medicines...2022-06-281h 31
The Convergence Enigma with Josh & StefanRyan Sprague, Host of Somewhere in the SkiesThe Convergence Enigma with Josh & Stefan is back! This week the Spooky Crew is Digging Deeper with their interview of Ryan Sprague. Sprague is an author, stage/film writer, podcast host, and television personality. He is a lead investigator and co-host of the CW television series, Mysteries Decoded, and is also a regular on the History Channel series, Ancient Aliens. He has appeared on both the Travel Channel series, Mysteries at the Museum and Beyond the Unknown. He is the author of Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to the UFO Phenomenon and is also the creator and host of...2022-03-311h 01
Mental Toughness Podcast With Dr. Rob BellEp 83- CEO Josh Sprague- The Output for SuccessJosh Sprague is the CEO of Orange Mud and Seven Clay where he lives out the motto, "innovation from frustration." After struggling to find comfortable hydration gear during a triathlon, Sprague decided to take action by creating his own line of hydration vests for other adventure racers. Nine years later, Orange Mud has successfully enhanced the field of endurance racing gear for athletes around the world. Orangemud
4:14 Thought it was just a hobby.
6:33 An idea born out of despise.
9:12 100 stores in 1 month.
13:30 Taking it overseas.
22:34 Breaking down “made in the USA.”
25:45 Fueling the fire at races.
30:36 Sizing that allows...2021-08-1242 min
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 73Tim and Anna are two adventure racing elites who have a mad passion for the sport! Both have competed in hundreds of adventure races from sprint through expedition and know a thing or two about being prepared and going far. They both are race directors of the Rib Mountain Adventure Race and help with the Wisconsin Adventure Race Series.2021-06-221h 06Orange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 72: Andrea Larson, talking family, run, ride with super momAndrea Larson is the executive director of Ironbull, a multi-sport event company in Wausau, Wisconsin. She's an amazing athlete personally, professionally, and to top it off a rock star event manager. On this episode we talked about the current landscape in racing, spending more time with family, and a reset of the racing grind to the family lifestyle. 2021-02-261h 09
Does It Suck, Now?Does It Suck, Now? TrailerDoes It Suck, Now? is a podcast where lifelong friends Josh Sprague, Mike Guggino, Josh Solow and Dave Guggino watch movies they loved as kids and ask whether they suck now.2020-06-3002 min
Blue is the New White PodcastBlue is the New White #47 - Eric Sprague & Larry Wilberton, Blue Collar NationToday we sit down with a couple of guys that many of you already know from their own podcast, Blue Collar Nation. Eric Sprague and Larry Wilberton join me to talk all about their journey through the trades. I love talking to them because their experience is like so many others; they went to college because they wanted to come to the party, quite literally. But the bulk of their knowledge didn't come from their degrees, it came from the experiences and mentors they developed when they entered the trades as young entrepreneurs. After starting, r...2020-05-291h 01Orange Mud Adventure ChannelRyan Spitz, RD for Shasta Trail Runs, CA Untamed, and other epicnessDo you run or ride incredible distances? Well, how about 330 miles running, or 1000 miles riding, or 1000+ adventure racing? Ryan is here to test your limits on every single cellular level of your body. And hey, he tests the course first just to prove it's doable! Listen in to learn more about one of our favorite race series and race directors! 2020-05-2800 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelSalming CEO David Fields talks running shoesHave you heard of the amazing shoe brand called Salming? They aren't quite as common in the US market, but an up and coming brand that has some amazing quality, comfort, and robust quality in a lightweight package. Ideal for trail and road runners. 2020-05-1400 min
Good Times with Alex and RyanDiets-Alex and Ryan discuss and debate which diet is the best. Special Guest Diana Sprague.Alex and Ryan each give their expert opinions on diets and exercise. Diana Sprague joins the boys to fill them in on the importance of a balanced diet and overall gut health. Alex takes the conversation off the rails, when he explains pop star Usher Raymond's once a day kolonic habit. Alex also lets Ryan know what happened when a therapy session with Josh didn't go as planned. Alex punishes his brother Aaron with episodes of the hit 80's sitcom "Highway to Heaven." Ryan dives deep into why he chose to scale back his meat consumption. Alex can't get...2020-05-1327 min
Finding Your SummitJosh Sprague: Founder of Orange Mud talks about the challenges of work, play & life after starting a successful startup and what it takes toOn this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Josh Sprague, Founder and CEO of Orange Mud who gets into the nuts and bolts of his business.2020-04-2433 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelWorld Champion Ultraman Jordan BrydenJordan is not only a pro triathlete, he's just an amazing human. This past December he became the world champion Ultraman in Kona, Hawaii. Listen in to check out this ultra endurance sport, and maybe, the next challenge for you! 2020-04-1700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelCody Jones, Tackling speed in run and rideCody recently completed the Mid South Double, and won it! This dude can freaking fly, whether it's run or ride. We dig into his simple tips and tricks for going fast and having fun in the mid west. 2020-04-1600 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelAmanda Nauman and Precision Hydration's Andy BlowJoin us for an amazing discussion on sweat rate, sodium testing and appropriation, as well as hearing Amanda's feedback on how her rockstar 2nd place finish went down at the muddy Mid South! Precision Hydration offered our listeners a 15% off your first order code of "precisionmud" at www.precisionhydration.com and I'd encourage you to use this calculator to check your sweat rate. Check this link! 2020-03-2700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelBobby Wintle, RD of The Mid SouthBobby is a ball of energy that pours his heart and soul into his events. With The Mid South quickly approaching, we wanted to pick his brain on the name change, knock down some of the rumors about it, and see what's new for this years event. https://www.midsouthgravel.com/2020-02-2400 min
The Matt Sodnicar PodcastFounder of Orange Mud: Josh Sprague8 years ago, when dear friend Nate Elsen introduced me to Josh Sprague, I had no way of knowing the impact he'd have on my journey.
I know Josh would genuinely and humbly deflect being called an inspiration - but defining the word as 'the act of influencing opinons' definitely applies here.
Many examples exist for me as an entrepreneur, but they mostly are two dimensional - in books, magazines, the interwebs.
When Orange Mud was in Colorado, and I saw first hand the growth, challenges, work and perseverance Josh, his family and his team put in. That provided inspiration, and...2020-01-251h 01Orange Mud Adventure ChannelDamien Boley, The Gravel Grinding MayorHow many politicians do you know that love to ride bikes and play in the dirt? How about own a bike shop/co-op too? Damien Boley is the mayor of Smithville, MO, has a bike shop called the Smithville Bike Co-Op, and is a local race director. He has a passion to ride, but the same passion for his community. And for those worried we're talking politics, don't worry, we stayed at a 30,000 foot perspective on that one! 2020-01-2000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelTodd Poquette - Epic gravel grinding, mountain biking, and getting kids on bikesReady to checkout some sweet dirt in Michigan? Todd Poquette is the race director for 3 amazing races that will challenge mountain bikers, fat bikers, gravel bikers and runners depending on the race. He also is the head cheese for the 906 Adventure Team which is an organization that gets kids out on bikes in awesome numbers. Listen in to learn more! https://906adventureteam.com/2019-12-2000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelJake Jackson, racing in the Worlds 24 Hour ChampionshipsJake can run crazy fast, and for long distances too. So much that he has qualified and been selected to represent the USA on an international stage! He qualified for the IAU 24 hour championships in Albi, France coming up this October, after running over 157 miles in 24 hours at the Desert Solstice event in November last year. He'll be racing for the solo win, but also for team USA as the top 3 mileage of both men and women will count as the total team time. Get em Jake! We're proud of you man!2019-08-1400 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelRunning The Triple Crown, completed by super human Jen Merchant!3 Big Events, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, Moab 240 Running 200 miles is crazy enough, but doing one in August, the next in September, and the last 240 mile one in October is crazy! But hey, someone has to do it right? Jen Merchant completed all three last year and gives us her take on how to train, race, adapt, and recover. Oh yeah, we talk hallucinations on the trail too.2019-08-0500 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelSanjay Rawal - Director of the movie “3100: Run and Become”Sanjay Rawal is an accomplished film director, runner, and all around amazing human! His new film focuses on the spiritual journey of the run and its impact on human psychology. The core of this film is about the 3100 mile run called the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race, but also touches on the Marathon Munks of Mt Hiei Japan, a Kalahari Bushman hunter, and to a champion Navajo ultramarathoner and his running journey. Listen in to learn more about the backstory of some of these athletes, and please checkout his movie, available on itunes, amazon, and google play! Film - h...2019-07-2500 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelDenise Mueller-Korenek-Going real fast on a bikeSo let’s talk cycling, like real fast cycling, actually real fast anything. Today our guest is Denise Mueller-Korenek. She set a world record for the fastest flat surface, motor paced, bicycle speed record in September last year at 296 kmh, 183.93 mph. Motor paced or not, this is simply amazing to me. Have y’all ever tried going say 30mph on a bike on your own for a few miles on a flat? How about in a paceline? It’s tough! Listen in to hear her amazing story!2019-06-1100 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelKeri Bowzaylo – Co RD of the Canadian Death RaceHave you heard of the Canadian Death Race or Sinister Triple? Keri Bowzaylo is the Co race director of the CDR, sponsorship coordinator of the series, and leads the training camps for all too. Plus she's a personal trainer so we dig into the events and preparation for them! Also, our Canadian division is providing a 15% off code on any orange mud gear for use on www.orangemud.ca. The code is CHEATDEATHWITHORANGEMUD and is valid till 8/31/19. 2019-05-1700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelAmanda Nauman, tackling Gravel, Cyclocross, and MTBFirst off, Amanda "Panda" Nauman is freaking awesome. She's a legit pro cyclist that performs just as well racing short course cyclocross as she does 200 mile gravel grinders. She's won DK200, Land Run 100, Coast 2 Coast 200, Belgian Waffle Ride, and countless other events. Aside from having loads of cycling power, she's a down to earth bike geek who loves to tech out on bike details, while wearing a big smile on her face.2019-05-0600 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelVan Life, with David and Amy. Ready to quit the daily grind and travel for 1+ years?David Wilson and Amy Margolis wanted to spend more time together and experience life to the fullest. So they picked up a sprinter van, built it out themselves, and took off from their home base in Seattle to go big on life. They've been on their journey for over a year now and yeah, I'm crazy jealous! 2019-05-0200 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelMarvin Sandoval, Leadville 100 mtb and 100 run training tipsMarvin Sandoval is a run and cycling coach, has completed all of the Leadville events multiple times, has been on the Leadman podium multiple times, and is a Training Peaks certified coach. Listen in for his tips on tackling the Leadville 100 mtb and Leadville 100 run. Also checkout this course preview video that Marvin and I made last year for the Leadville 100 mtb course. Leadville 100 MTB2019-04-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelDonny McCall, Get Outside Mountain RelayDonny has an amazing layout in North Carolina for a 208 mile running relay. Or if you want to Ruck, he has that, want to relay it for 104 miles, he has it, or want to straight up run a 52 or 104 mile event by yourself? Check! 2019-04-0400 min
Doc On The Run Podcast#155 Hydration tips for runners with Josh Sprague of Orange MudHydration is one of the limiters for many runners. It seems like often-missed, low hanging fruit that has the potential to boost performance in long events like marathons and ultra-marathons.
I know as runners we all want to focus on working harder, suffering more and trying to come up with some new technique or training plan that's going to get us faster and stronger. But in many cases when we are already training at a high-level there are very few gains to be made by working harder. Some of the biggest gains actually come from small changes in...2019-03-131h 21
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelUncle "Ryan" Dudley - Gravel Ride for Maisies PrideGravel Ride for Maisies Pride is an amazing race in terms of scenery, toughness, a family atmosphere, and perfect training for the Dirty Kanza which is just 3 weeks after the event. Aside from the 100ish mile ride, there is a 5k and 25k run too! It's a hard event, so if you want a fun easy day, this isn't the one, but if you want to feel rewarded at the finish this one is for you! Proceeds go to funding the local town's swimming pool which was originally funded by Maisie DeVore who picked up cans on the side...2019-02-2700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelWayne McMurtrie, running big distances and working through PTSDToday’s call is with Wayne McMurtrie. This dude is a friggin beast! A lot of us want to run a marathon, a 5k, 100 miler, or whatever, teeny distance that may be….at least compared to him. Wayne however has ran some epic distances as a mechanism of coping with PTSD and inspiring others to find their own outlet. 2019-01-2100 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelAustin McInerny, NICA PresidentWelcome to the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Podcast #52! Many of you know that I’m a huge fan of anything on two wheels, ideally on dirt, but even a good road bike ride is still awesome. Over the last 20 years we’ve seen some huge changing in cycling and one of the most exciting to me is the growth at the true foundation of the sport, with kids! So on that note I’m very excited to have Austin McInerny on the call today. He’s the president of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, and a wealth of knowledg...2019-01-2100 min
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelTop 7 mistakes endurance athletes make, by Dina GriffinToday we’re going to focus on the top mistakes that endurance athletes make. I love this topic because most of us that like endurance sports, like to talk about the next big nutrition fad, drink, etc, but don’t always research it as thoroughly as we should. I’ve been playing with a roughly adapted Keto diet for about 7 months now, and though I’ve had some successes, I’ve had some failures too. Listen in to learn from the board certified and registered sports dietician Dina Griffin! 2019-01-0900 min
Executive AthletesEpisode #40- Josh Sprague- Founder Orange MudJosh Sprague grew up with the crazy adventure that an outdoorsy life in a small town brings. His passion for design and "taking what sucks about a product and making it better" combined with his passion for endurance sports to create Orange Mud.
From humble beginnings and hand-stitched prototypes in 2012, Orange Mud has become known worldwide as the purveyor of premium hydration products for serious endurance athletes. They've branched off into other products as well, such as their transition wrap which provides convenience, privacy and may save you an indecent exposure...2018-12-2140 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelCraig Macintyre, Building wheels, Oklahoma Gravel Grinder, and Ultra runningThis episode was a lot of fun and ran a bit late as riding a bike is always a fun discussion, and choosing a good custom wheel set is something so many of us probably go into without the best knowledge. So if you're ready to learn about a new gravel bike race, new ultra run, cold weather gear for gravel biking, and how to choose components on a super high level for a custom wheelset, this is the episode! Links http://oklagg.com/home/events/ultra-marathon/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/OKGravelGrowler/a...2018-12-2000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelJake Jackson, Crushing Desert SolsticeJake Jackson has sprung onto the ultra scene over the past 3 years and continued to excel at sheer speed and power. He's a cadence monster who runs fluid and fast at speeds that most of us strive for in a 10k, yet he'll do it for 157 miles. Listen in to learn about his most recent Desert Solstice run to a 2nd overall, 1st place male in the 24 hour and 3rd place male in the 100 mile. 2018-12-1200 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelMaah Daah Hey 100 and more with Nick YbarraThe Maah Daah Hey 100 is in one of the most scenic places in the country that very few have been to, the Badlands of North Dakota. Starting in 2013 with the MDH 107 mile beast of a mountain bike ride, and today having a distance for everyone from the kids, beginner, to the endurance animal, this is a series for you to checkout! 2018-12-0700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelBobby Wintle, Land Run 100The Land Run 100 is one of the most iconic gravel grinders in the country. If you've seen bikes and happy riders covered in reddish orange mud, it's probably from the Land Run 100. It's about to open registration for year 6 on 11/3, so it's still a newer event per say, but the recognition thanks to its famous red dirt and festival atmosphere is legendary. The course is comprised of 105 miles of punchy climbs and just under 7k of gain. Make sure you read up before tackling this one as preparation is the key to success! 2018-10-3000 min
Somewhere in the SkiesThe Power of Urban Legends with Josh ZemanOn episode 80 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan shares one last listener ghost story from Angela to ring in the Halloween season and the end of the Halloween series of the show. He then speaks with investigative filmmaker, Josh Zeman.Zeman first discusses his film, "Cropsey", a boogeyman-like figure from New York City urban legend, before segueing into the story of one Andre Rand, a convicted child kidnapper from Staten Island. Zeman journies into the underbelly as more information and clues unravel. The reality he uncovers is more terrifying than any urban legend. Zeman then tra...2018-10-291h 10Orange Mud Adventure ChannelJohn Lacroix (Sherpa John) of the Human Potential Running SeriesSherpa John is a Colorado local that doesn't mince words with his opinions on the sport of ultra and all things. He's a hoot to chat with and we appreciate his insights into the ultra world both here and abroad! 2018-10-2600 min
Like a Bigfoot#116: Josh Sprague -- Founder of Orange Mud, Taking on "Leadman"This week I'm honored to share a conversation with Josh Sprague, adventure racer, ultra endurance athlete, and founder of adventure gear company Orange Mud.
We chat all about his recent attempt at Leadman, the series where competitors take on every single Leadville, CO endurance event over the summer. Josh also shares stories from his time as an adventure racer and discusses what led him down the path of creating adventure gear.
I really enjoyed talking with Josh and I hope you guys take as much away from this episode as I did!
MORE FROM JOSH SPRAGUE AND ORANGE MUD:
Orange...2018-10-191h 05Orange Mud Adventure ChannelDebbie PottsToday we’re chatting with Debbie Potts, the owner of the Fitness Forward Studio, a published author, has an awesome podcast, and is a Rockstar coach. She focuses on the "Wholestic" method for athletes to burn fat, optimize health, and improve performance to reduce stress in our life. 2018-10-1400 min
Final Surge PodcastJosh Sprague of Orange MudWhat happens when an endurance junkie sees a problem? A new company is formed, at least that is how Orange Mud came about. Today on episode 96 of the Final Surge podcast we talk to Josh Sprague about his endurance career and how that lead him to redesign water packs with his company Orange Mud. We want to spend some time talking about your company Orange Mud, but before we get into that can you tell us how you first got your start in endurance athletics? Adventure racing Noticed ways to make hydration easier Adventure racing, yo...2018-09-0634 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelPeter Ripmaster, Running the Iditarod and Winning It.Running 1000 miles, 135 miles, 100 miles, 50 states, 50 marathons, and just loving adventure. Ok I'm a fan. I'm not gonna lie, I had so much fun talking with Peter before, during, and after our recording. He lives life to appreciate the small things like a beautiful owl or tweety bird, but loves to go big on adventure to feel complete too. We dig into running/hiking the Iditarod on foot for 1000 miles over 26 days to not only complete, but to win it. Touch on depression, his public speaking, and way of life. Be careful listening to this one, you might h...2018-08-0300 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelSimon Ward, The Triathlon CoachSimon Ward has been coaching triathletes, mostly Ironman, for over 20 years now. His website thetriathloncoach.com, is one of the most premier triathlon training programs in the UK. Aside from his coaching experience, he's an incredible adventurer and loves to find the balance of train hard play hard. 2018-07-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelHawk 100, working to become a WS100 qualifierI love the Hawk 100, actually all the distances, and would love to help spread the word about their awesome race. This one is in my home state and I’ve personally ran the trail marathon, 50 mile, and 100 mile at their event and had a blast doing so. The course is actually covered in trees for 90% of it, it’s a rolling style course with good hard pack dirt, and a bit of a rocky factor that isn’t loose, isn’t big, but I think just right. Today my quest and plea to you all, is to come and do the 1...2018-07-2000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelLifelong Endurance, The benefits of working with a coach and building a strong teamIn this episode we dig into the benefits of working with a coach and building a team of professionals around you to help you perform your best in your sport! Think having a coach is just for the pros? Think again! Awesome chat with head coach of Lifelong Endurance Andrew Simmons and Doctor of Physical Therapy at Revo PT, Brian Briggs. 2018-07-1900 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelJake Jackson, setting ultra records, Keto diets, and basically being a beast!Jake Jackson jumped into ultra running just a few years back, but has turned into an absolute animal! From doing amazing well at Javelina 100, winning Nanny Goat 100 and Coldwater Rumble, and soon to tackle Desert Solstice, this dude is here to throw down the gauntlet. Not to mention, he's gone Keto too and seen some impressive results. Listen in to learn more! 2018-07-1900 min
FUELTALKThis Dirt Life Episode #32 with Josh SpragueThis Dirt Life Episode #32 with Josh Sprague:The Orange Mud is a hydration pack company founded by today's guest Josh Sprague. Josh is an entrepreneur, ultra distance athlete, husband father and all around badass. Originally from Kansas but now of Colorado, Josh is not afraid of pushing the boundaries of the sports performance equipment and never seems to shy away from a physical challenge! He recently completed the Dirty Kanza 200 for the second year running! It’s always great to catch up with Josh so a massive thank you for joining us on the podcast2018-07-1956 min
FUELTALKThis Dirt Life Episode #32 with Josh SpragueThis Dirt Life Episode #32 with Josh Sprague:
The Orange Mud is a hydration pack company founded by today's guest Josh Sprague. Josh is an entrepreneur, ultra distance athlete, husband father and all around badass. Originally from Kansas but now of Colorado, Josh is not afraid of pushing the boundaries of the sports performance equipment and never seems to shy away from a physical challenge! He recently completed the Dirty Kanza 200 for the second year running! It’s always great to catch up with Josh so a massive thank you for joining us on the podcast2018-07-1956 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelAvery Collins, Running big mountains, camper life, and cannabis lifeAvery Collins is new to the sport of ultrarunning and absolutely crushing the ultra scene. He's shooting to be the first American to win Tour De Geants and already has an impressive race resume. 2018-06-0500 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelFrank Dumont, Ketogenic diet, altitude training, and more.Frank Dumont is a medical doctor based in Estes Park, CO who runs the Estes Park Wellness Center. He takes a quite different approach to his practice which I great appreciate, so we’ll dig in to this today, as well as some fun topics.2018-06-0500 min
How Was Your Run Today? The PodcastEpisode 132 - Josh SpragueBryan continues his recovery by tackling some hills and starting to plan some races. Then, an interview with cyclist, runner, and Orange Mud CEO Josh Sprague. Josh talks about his crazy adventure races, including a run through the desert on a horse with no name. (Actually, it was named "Macaroni.") He shares how he trained for adventure races in the past and now trains for ultra running and other endurance races. He also describes how his experiences on the trail led him to design his own water pack and build it into a business. Plus, the advantages of ultra...2018-05-251h 03
The Endurance Specific PodcastFB #260 - Josh Sprague Today I speak with Josh Sprague, he’s a tech and gear guy that has spent years racing in Ultras, Gravel Races, Ironman, mountain bike races, adventure races and traveling all over the globe in search of adventure. Along the way, he wasn’t satisfied with the hydration packs on offer. From his frustrations came innovation and he created Orange Mud to change the way endurance athletes looked at hydration. Enjoy. IN TODAYS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: The right tools for the job Mindset, this is what it's about Where advent...2018-05-111h 18
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelMegan Finnesy, Race Director of the Dirty 30The Dirty 30 is one of the most iconic 50k's in the country, and one of our hometown favorites here in Colorado. In this podcast we chat with Megan about where her event came from, why it's just awesome, and why you should come out to join the Dirty 30 party! 2018-05-0700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelJared Blank, The World Marathon ChallengeToday we’re welcoming Jared Blank to the podcast. Jared just finished up the World Marathon Challenge by running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. Let that sink in for a minute and just try to imagine the logistics and the toll this would take on your body and mind. We’re excited to hear about all the rigors of preparing for and taking on this challenge from Jared himself as well as how he turned his dyslexia into his superpower. Links https://www.inmotional.run/ https://www.instagram.com/inmotional/ https://www.facebook.com/RunJaredRun 2018-03-1200 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelAlison Tetrick - Winning the Dirty Kanza on her first try.We’re stoked to have an absolute badass joining us. She’s got an impressive resume in the sport of cycling but also an incredible recovery story from a nasty crash in 2010 that left her with a broken pelvis and severe brain injury. Last year she took the win at the 2017 Dirty Kanza 200 to become the Queen of the Kanza and she set a new course record in the process. We’re happy to welcome our first guest of royalty to the podcast, Alison Tetrick!2018-02-2100 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelJay Korff - Adventure filmmaker for the movie EndureOn the podcast today we have Jay Korff who produced the film “Endure” about Tom Mitchell’s experience at the Tahoe 200 and Tom’s goal of raising awareness and money for childhood cancer. Watching this film stirs an insane amount of emotion, so if you don’t like to cry in front of others, you might want to watch this one in private.2017-12-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelRay Zahab - Running the Sahara movie star and adventurerToday we’ve got an absolute beast joining us on the podcast. You may know Ray Zahab from the documentary film, “Running the Sahara” which captured a journey of 7,500 kilometers in 111 days but that’s only one of the many adventures that Ray has undertaken. We’re looking forward to digging in to some of his epic journeys as well as learning more about his Impossible to Possible foundation. Ray, welcome to the podcast.2017-12-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelTransRockies with Aaron McConnellToday we’re digging into stage racing a bit. I’ve had many friends that have run TransRockies and just rave about the communal experience and fun vibe that it brings to the sport, but never experienced this myself. Aside from running, Transrockies puts on 6 other events, both run and ride, all with an epic destination and experience in mind. So today we’re delighted to have Aaron McConnell, the CEO of Transrockies, to discuss his events, what they bring to the community, and why everyone should go big. 2017-12-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelUltrarunning legend Jeri ChuaJeri Chua, an ultrarunning icon from Singapore, is an ultrarunning machine! In this episode we dig into her big accomplishments, and as of late the Malaysian 444km race. Listen in to learn about her Tor des Geants, Gobi Desert Race, UTMB experiences as well. 2017-12-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelSalem Stanley - Vacation Races and Virtual Run ClubIn this episode we dig into the mastermind behind Vacation Races, Virtual Run Club, and now owner/partner in the Utah ultra and trail fest series too. Virtual racing has exploded in the running market over the last few years. None of us here at Orange Mud have competed in one, so we were really curious to learn more about exactly what the heck this is, why people sign up, and more. You may miss the physical human interaction, but honestly this seems to have some legs and the three of us are very exited to try o...2017-10-2500 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelChris Cross the NationChris Miller and his content crew, who has decided to run across the country, 3000 miles, over the course of 5 months, to raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction. His crew is not only providing support, but also making a documentary about this as well, something we can't wait to see in theaters! 2017-09-2800 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelHawk 100 Race Directors and history of the Trail HawksToday we're joined by some amazing people from Kansas who represent one of my favorite trail races, the Hawk 100. The Hawk is a trail marathon, 50 mile, and 100 mile event on the beautiful trails of Clinton Lake State Park near Lawrence Kansas. As a Kansas boy myself, this race is extra special to me, and is permanently on my race calendar each year. Sherrie Klover, Ami Weidler-Hyten, and Gary are all co directors and we’re pumped to have them!2017-09-0500 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelGunhild Swanson - Demonstrating longevity in the sport of ultra running.Today we have a guest we can all learn a lot from. Gunhild Swanson is one of those runners that exemplifies longevity in the sport of Trail and Ultrarunning and gives us all hope that we can keep pursuing our passion for running no matter our age! At 73 years young, you’re doing more than many ever do, regardless of their age, in your athletic pursuits.2017-08-1700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelScott Searle, aka The Yo-Yo Man!Running can be an addiction for some, but listen to Scott's story and I think you'll see it's an addiction worth having. Plus he'll put a smile on your face for the entire podcast. Today we’d like to welcome to the show Scott Searle. Scott has been able to use running as a way to escape a serious drug and alcohol addiction, a story that many in the long distance running community have heard or can relate to themselves. However, Scott’s running comes with a bit of a twist but we’ll get to that in a bit...2017-08-1500 min
Panic Attacks Recovery and Anxiety Agoraphobia HelEpisode 24: Power Training Discussion with Adam ZuccoWelcome to another episode of the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Podcast. Today your hosts are myself, Josh Sprague and Paul Jesse from Orange Mud. We’re excited to talk today with Adam Zucco. Adam has been coaching triathletes for over 15 years and, along with his partner Joe Friel, founded Training Bible Coaching. Adam has coached countless athletes to PRs, Kona Qualification as well as US Olympians.
Today we’re going to dig in to the topic of training with a Power meter. A power meter is a device that basically measures the power output of a rider. Most use strain gaug...2017-08-041h 27Orange Mud Adventure ChannelPower Training Discussion with Adam ZuccoWelcome to another episode of the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Podcast. Today your hosts are myself, Josh Sprague and Paul Jesse from Orange Mud. We’re excited to talk today with Adam Zucco. Adam has been coaching triathletes for over 15 years and, along with his partner Joe Friel, founded Training Bible Coaching. Adam has coached countless athletes to PRs, Kona Qualification as well as US Olympians. Today we’re going to dig in to the topic of training with a Power meter. A power meter is a device that basically measures the power output of a rider. Most...2017-08-0400 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelAnnie Weiss, FKT Attempt #1Annie is attempting an FKT on the Ice Age Trail. The conditions have been pretty brutal this year with lots of rain and much, but she's going for it! Listen in to learn more! Link - https://www.facebook.com/weissannie 2017-08-0400 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelTailwind Nutrition founder Jeff VierlingNutrition is something that many of us stumble on in training and racing, especially in the longer events. We both have known tons of people that have switched to Tailwind with tremendous success and as such are super excited to have Tailwind founder Jeff Vierling on the call today. Link - http://www.tailwindnutrition.com/our-story/2017-07-3100 minPanic Attacks Recovery and Anxiety Agoraphobia HelEpisode 22: Dr. Michelle Cleere, sports psychologist, discusses depression and it's prevalence in endurance sports.Welcome to another episode of the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Podcast. Today your host are myself, Josh Sprague and Paul Jesse from Orange Mud. We’re happy to welcome back Dr. Michelle Cleere to the show. Dr. Michelle is a performance and sports psychology coach helping people reach their potential in many different aspects of life. If you haven’t already listened to our previous talk with Dr. Michelle you should definitely go check that out. Today she’s here to talk with us about depression, a topic that is quite prevalent in the endurance sports community, but rarely talked about...2017-07-1956 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 22: Dr. Michelle Cleere, sports psychologist, discusses depression and it's prevalence in endurance sports.Welcome to another episode of the Orange Mud Adventure Channel Podcast. Today your host are myself, Josh Sprague and Paul Jesse from Orange Mud. We’re happy to welcome back Dr. Michelle Cleere to the show. Dr. Michelle is a performance and sports psychology coach helping people reach their potential in many different aspects of life. If you haven’t already listened to our previous talk with Dr. Michelle you should definitely go check that out. Today she’s here to talk with us about depression, a topic that is quite prevalent in the endurance sports community, but rarely talked...2017-07-1900 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 19: Michael Folan of Infinit NutritionHave you ever wanted to customize your nutrition in terms of calories, carbohydrates, flavor, sodium, and more? Infinit Nutrition offers a custom solution to your hydration needs with a stereo equalizer approach to customization that you and your hydration consult can work to develop. It starts with a custom consult to get your first formula, then you can tweak or lock it in from there. The lemon lime at half flavor is amazing by the way, and the fruit punch flavored Repair formula works wonders and tastes just like a pina colada! A big shout out to M...2017-07-0500 min
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 21: Estes Epic Race Info by founder Kyle SipesRiding 50 miles is hard, but what about riding 50 miles on saturday, then running 50 miles the next day? Oh yeah, the course is hard too! But no worries, there are a bunch of other run and ride options too. Links http://www.estesepic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/raceco.org/ http://raceco.org/ 2017-07-0400 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 20: Cyril Derreumaux, a Guiness World Record holder, endurance paddler, motivator, and overall wild man!The man who believes and proves there are no limits! In this episode we dig into the passion and focus of Cyril Derreumaux, a Guiness World Record holder for endurance paddling. Last year he and his team set the record for the shortest time to paddle from California to Hawaii. They paddled in teams of 2 for 1 1/2 hours on, 1 1/2 hours off, for over 40 days. It's an amazing accomplishment and his energy is simply infectious! 2017-06-2700 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 18: Dr. Michelle Cleere - sports psychologist, discusses how to deal with the mental game through training and racing.It's time to get our "Mindfulness" on! You've probably researched training plans, nutrition, and gear to make your body perform in endurance sports, but have you researched how to make your mind ready? We explore the topic of mindfullness, tips on how to beat the demons, and more with Dr. Michelle Cleere, a sports psychologist and overall amazing person! 2017-06-1300 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 17: Pete Kostelnick, run across America champion, discusses how he achieved such an amazing feat.Pete Kostelnick, a running master who set the fastest time for running across America, breaking the previous mark by over 4 days. He averaged 72 miles a day to finish in 42 days, 6 hours, and 30 minutes. He's also finished Badwater 3 times, won it twice, and holds the course record. Needless to say, he's fast, really really fast, and go run for a very long time! 2017-06-0600 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 16: Crista Scott, Dirtbag RunnersHave you heard of Dirtbag Runners? It's a collective of passionate trail runners from around the world started who just love to explore dirt and play on the trails. Crista Scott is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dirtbag Runners, and in this episode we dig into the name, why it was founded, upcoming changes, and future possibilities with the club. Links http://dirtbagrunners.com/crista-scott/ http://dirtbagrunners.com/ http://misscristascott.blogspot.com/ Accomplishments Co founder and Web-Hostess of Dirtbag Runners Researcher in sports psychology, ultrarunner, adventure and writer. Master Thesis on the health benefits o...2017-05-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 15: Lifelong Endurance coaches Andrew Simmons and Katie Whidden discuss training tips for runners and triathletes.Andrew Simmons and Katie Whidden are founders and head coaches at LifeLong Endurance. They specialize in coaching triathletes and runners for any distance under the sun. Tune in for some great endurance training tips! Links http://lifelongendurance.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lifelongendurance/ IG: @lifelong_endurance 2017-05-2400 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 14: Jordan Bryden, Canadian, Pro Triathlete, discuss training tips, disc wheels, and keeping things simple in Ironman.Today we’re going to dive into the sport of triathlon with a focus on nutrition, training plans for beginners, gear, coaching and more, with Canadian Pro Triathlete and coach Jordan Bryden. Links http://jordanbryden.com/ http://www.twitter.com/jordanbryden https://www.youtube.com/user/canadatri3 https://www.instagram.com/jordanbryden/?hl=en 2017-05-1600 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 13 - Don Reichelt on tackling LeadmanIf you listened to some of our other podcast you’ll know I’m doing the Leadman series of events this year. So aside of what we hope to provide for our listener interest, I have my own personal agenda that is really digging all the info I’m learning about tackling this 5 part event. It’s been extra exciting to have the founders of the Leadville Race Series, nutritionist, sports psychologist, coaches, and today my buddy Don Reichelt, a recent Leadman finisher and endurance coach on the podcast. In this episode we’re going to dig into the sport of e...2017-05-1000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 12: Todd Sadow, Epic Rides founder discusses two new events, the start of Epic Rides, and how he and his team have built an amazing mountain biking race/community.Today we’re going to dive into the sport and race directing of mountain biking with the legend Todd Sadow of Epic Rides. Todd has been putting on races for 19 years with some of the most high quality events in the country. 24 hours in the Pueblo is like a Woodstock in the desert, the Whiskey 50 is a torture fest followed by an amazingly supporting party town afterwards, and the Tour of the White Mountains will introduce you to some of the most amazing and barely ridden singletrack in Arizona while putting a royal hurting on you. Two new events ar...2017-04-3000 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 11: Primal Quest race director, Maria Burton discusses the monster of Adventure Races called PQ, and how she is working to rebuild this prestigious event.Today we are going to dig into Primal Quest, one of the most prestigious adventure races in the world, and how Maria Burton and her team are working to bring it back to the mainstream. She gives us the breakdown on the course design, challenges, teamwork, and insight into one of the most amazing races in the world. Links Primal Quest Main Site Primal Quest on Youtube Primal Quest on Twitter Primal Quest on Facebook Primal Quest on Instagram Accomplishments Primal Quest CEO, Managing Partner, 2013 to Present Primal Quest Co-Founder, 2000 to 2005 Vancouver Olympics Supervisor, 2010...2017-04-2600 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 10: Robyn Benincasa, World Champion Adventure Racer, Speaker, and one of the toughest women on the planet (the most tough in our opinion)!Today on the show we have someone who I believe is the most well rounded athlete, business person, charity driven, and motivational person on the planet and her name is Robyn Benincasa out of Southern California. I first met Robyn about 10 years ago when I was racing with her brother Jack London in a ton of adventure races. Robyn is the crazy sister that we idolized as she was always a long ways ahead of us in any event that we were in together. She became a world champion adventure racer on team Nike, Merrel, and Earthlink, and has...2017-04-1900 min
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 9: Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin - Leadville Race Series.Welcome to another episode on the Orange Mud Endurance Channel! Paul Jesse, Sales Manager at Orange Mud, and myself, Josh Sprague, Founder and CEO of Orange Mud, will be here your host today. We’re super excited to have founders, Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin of the Leadville Race Series. For those that don’t know, the Leadville Race Series consists of a 100 mile endurance run, 100 mile endurance ride, 10k trail run, heavy half marathon, trail marathon, 50 mile trail run, and a 50 mile bike. The Leadville Trail 100 Run is what started it all, and is an ultramarathon held a...2017-04-1100 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 8: Angie Asche - We dig into sports nutrition, daily, pre, during, and post race recovery.We are very excited to have our first nutritionist guest, Angie Asche on the podcast. She is the founder of Eleat Sports Nutrition, has a masters of science degree in nutrition and physical performance, is a registered dietician specializing in sports nutrition, and a clinical exercise physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. So basically she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to nutrition! In this episode we cover daily nutrition, pre/during/post race nutrition, Taco Bell versus McDonalds and booze. All in relation to endurance training and racing. We could have talked with An...2017-04-0600 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 7: Rob Goyen - Trail Racing Over Texas race directorWe are very excited to have the rock star from Texas, a guy that puts on a ton of trail run events, has his own apparel company, and has an amazing back story that led him on this journey, Rob Goyen, the race director of Trail Racing Over Texas. He has an amazing back story of weight loss and addiction that was transformed into endurance rowing, running, and the creation of one of the strongest trail and ultra running race series in the country. Link below, but also syndicated on iTunes, Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, and Tunein. ...2017-03-3000 min
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 6 - Nickademus Hollon - Ultrarunner, coach, and endurance expertNickademus Hollon started racing in High School. Not just 5k's or track like most of us, he ran 100 miles once in high school too! We dug into training tips, lifting in support of running and activating muscles, Barkley, Badwater, Tor des Geants, Fat Dog, and some other amazing races that he's tackled or will be tackling soon like the Double Brutal. Accomplishments Ran first 100 miles on a track while in high school to raise money for a friend battling Leukemia Youngest finisher of Badwater 135 Youngest and one of 14 people to finish the Barkley Marathons First American o...2017-03-2300 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 5 - Craig Thornley, Western States 100 Race Director - Apparently bloody nipples don't hurt him.Many people know of Craig from being the race director of the Western States 100. But many don't know that he is also the co founder of the Waldo 100k, an accomplished rock climber, has an insane one mile speed record, and is running in the WS100 this year as well as racing in it. We had a lot of fun picking his brain about the event history, growth, challenges and more, plus had some fun learning who Mr. Lord Balls is and where in the world that name came from. You might even learn something about bloody nipples in...2017-03-1100 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 4 - Scott Mills, Ultrarunning legend and RD of the San Diego 100Scott Mills has been ultrarunning for almost 40 years. His experience and passion for the sport exemplifies how to endure for the long haul, not just in a race, but over the years as well. Listen in to learn more about his journey through Western States 100 finishes, Hard Rock finishes, race directing, riding in an evac basket under a helicopter and more. Learn more about the San Diego 100. 2017-02-2800 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 3 - Dirty Kanza 200 Race Director's Jim Cummings and Lelan DainsJoin us Jim and Lelan walk us through the the history, challenges, changes, growth and craziness of the Dirty Kanza 200 gravel grinder race. This is one of the most iconic gravel grinder races across the US with 2200 athletes in total races across the various distances offered. Emporia Kansas may not be known as having the best singletrack, but it has some amazing gravel roads and is quickly becoming one of the primary destinations for endurance mountain biking across the US. Learn more at: http://dirtykanza.com --- About: Dirty Kanza Promotions was founded...2017-02-2400 minOrange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 2 - Zach Bitter interview about ultra training, racing, nutrition, and Western States 100 plansZach Bitter is the 12 hour world record holder (101.7 miles) 100 mile American record holder (11:40:55), 200k (125mi) track record holder (16:22:27), 100k track record holder (6:58:00) and 3 time USATF National champion 50 mile record holder. Aside from his speed, he's a low key guy that is great to chat with and loves to share his knowledge about running, nutrition, and life. In this episode we cover his win at Javelina 100 in 2016, training for 100 mile ultras, nutrition, Western States 100 goals and who wore the crop top better, Scott Jurek or Jim Walmsley. 2017-02-2400 min
Orange Mud Adventure ChannelEpisode 1- Paul Jesse interview about race directing and ultrarunningJoin us as we learn more about what it's like to be a race director, the struggles, success, fun, cost, and more. Paul has been putting on races for 5 years with Outdoor Pursuits and is an animal of an ultrarunner as well. 2017-02-1400 min