Donna SchultzBy Mike Horner

Wandering and podcasting is an adventure! Drop us a "thanks"!By Mike Horner

Meet the Mountain Masochist Men - Brenton Swyers, Jordan Cooter, and Tim Spaulding (minus Michael Newhall). Discover the adventure of their trails to co-direct the East Coast's version of the Western States Endurance Run, appropriately named, "Mountain Masochist Trail Run." Links www.runmmtr.com Mountain Masochist Trail Run - November 1, 2025 - Ult…

Enjoy Jacob's enthusiasm for running, fueled by his new son.By Mike Horner

Check it out! Virginia Adventures Virginia State Park Adventure Series Also on FB: Virginia Adventures FB VSP Adventure Series and Band of Runners.orgBy Mike Horner

Gen-Zers have some great ideas and are changing the world...on campus and at dining tables. And a man crosses the pond and experiences a remarkable (and delicious) transformation. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Listen to Scott's story of overcoming obstacles. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a group of genetic disorders that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.By Mike Horner

Studies reveal a horrifying potential consequence of diabetes; premature burnout is plaguing our young people, and the inspiring faith of Christians in the midst of a communist regime. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Garrett shares how a hiker does an ultra run! @automaticknifegunBy Mike Horner

The quest for meaningful work is noble indeed, but what about the dues? Also, office brown-bagging gone wild, and office people gone wilder. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Catie shares personal struggles and how running helps her overcome. She recaps her first Swammie experience and plans to run it next year! Watch Catie's Swammie Video Here Send some love to our editor on Patreon!By Mike Horner

Micromanagers have some new tools and are finding success in making problems worse. Also, the Peter Pan syndrome is alive and well, and the power of music to benefit the brain *might* have a downside. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

James Huller and Josh Fosberg share their purpose and passion for Swammie Shuffle. Join them on April 1 for the 2026 registration!By Mike Horner

The theme of many weddings today is "waste" - but other than bankrupting dad, is there a deeper issue? Plus, the "courier culture" grows deeper roots, and finally - computing is on the verge of a breakthrough that could make today's AI look like an abacus. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the grou…

John shares how walking helped him lose 200 lbs and start on a healthier path.By Mike Horner

The vast majority of Americans are fed up with the "tipping culture," the goods and bads of the classic nap, and an AI threat against some of the noblest among us. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Listen as Shane shares his experience of the F3 workout group improving his family and fitness!By Mike Horner

More burning and violence in Oregon, this time at an unlikely target; a very refreshing approach to the prevention of classroom cheating; and heartbreaking, senseless violence grips Syria. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Catch Bill's tips on how he survived major calcium damage to his heart and kept running!By Mike Horner

Back after a long absence, we dive into AI's latest human "enhancement," rampant campus racism, and baseball is back! But less human than ever. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Mike shares his Swammie Shuffle 2025 adventure and what's coming up on the podcast. Don't miss it!By Mike Horner

Justin is embracing the journey on his first 200 miler.By Mike Horner

Sixty-six years young and only doing ultras for the past eight years, Ron shares his running story and plan to get redemption at Swammie Shuffle 2025.By Mike Horner

Keith shares his running journey and plan to complete his first 200 mile adventure.By Mike Horner

Join Joel as he runs to honor others.By Mike Horner

Mike shares his adventure in AZ over the New Year Holiday. And talks about where he plans to take Living An Ultra Life in the new yearBy Mike Horner

TikTokers experience major (albeit short) withdrawal, the positions that really aren't, and finally - a deadly trend that's desperately in need of counter-influencers. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Raising money to help prevent veteran suicide is what Swammie Shuffle 200 is all about! This year's goal is "Give a dollar and find two friends to give a dollar!" But how do we recognize and track that we've done it?!?!?!? https://pay.awarenessnaction.org/ #swammieshuffle200hollerBy Mike Horner

Martha continues to work on her performance as she enters a new age group. @ratherrunultrasBy Mike Horner

Big Tech bosses show their cards through their checkbooks. Plus, young people are saying yes to saying no...and the Surgeon General looks for label space on booze. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Trent Dorroh: Highlighting Dead Horse in Utah Listen as Trent describes this race and more!By Mike Horner

The corporate world complains about managers who aren't equipped for the job - but are they truly accidents? Also, despite the advice of barkeeps, we offer a better cure for the self-afflicted. And finally, the FBI teaches us all a valuable lesson about when to "close the gate." What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share y…

The re-gifting question...it's not complicated at all when we use our heads! Plus, can those headphones really help you make better grades? And sad but true, there are plenty of empty pews...and the reason is pretty obvious. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!…

The floating menace over Jersey continues while the government drones on. Plus we profile a four-legged home inspector, and a listener sends in a story about some dead poets who were never even alive to begin with. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!…

Enjoy Mike's recap of four years of podcast adventures.By Mike Horner

No matter what goes under the tree, parents would be wise to give kids a gift they can really use. Plus, binging is back - this time, in the form of feelings. And finally, a new study reveals a massive rip-off that exploits confusion as a weapon. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!…

Check out David's photography at: @beloved_peace_photography www.beloved_peace.comBy Mike Horner

Could lawyers hold the key to the elusive AI corral? Plus, a betrayal of public trust comes home to roost, and some software geniuses may have saved humanity from an annual yuletide scourge! What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

@dpaige_adventures https://www.youtube.com/@dpaige_adventuresBy Mike Horner

On the Thanksgiving edition: a shocking new way to mutilate yourself, a pathetic holiday trend at the ER, and the need to relearn an important skill around the dinner table. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

We boomers came of age during the sixties when our country seemed torn apart. Divisive rhetoric, social unrest and violent protests were fueled by issues surrounding the Vietnam War and the fight for civil rights. And, somehow, we now find ourselves and our society dealing with similarly contentious and divisive issues. In fact, it seems that our p…

Elisa shares her stories of Cruel Jewel, Massanutten, Grindstone, Rim to River, and more!By Mike Horner

Generative AI continues to expose its own shortcomings and dangers to humankind, and another intriguing trademark case has two brands playing a high-stakes game of chicken. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!By John McLain

Catch Paul's tips on running strong and staying strong for the long haul!By Mike Horner

Few writers can claim to keep millions of readers eagerly turning pages like bestselling author, David Baldacci. His novels have been heralded as “gripping,” “spellbinding” and “thrill producing.” Now David has added another soon-to-be bestseller to his already impressive list. In To Die For, readers get to spend time with one of David’s newest and…

A major printing gaffe has a toymaker blushing...for more than one reason. Also, 20-somethings are whining while redefining our definition of "adult." Plus, we lament the death of "true beauty lies within." What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!…

Learn how Mike recovered from the Tideland 24.By Mike Horner

If you’re a grandparent, you already know there’s no greater joy than sharing a colorful, exciting, and information-packed book with your grandchildren. Our guests are a father/daughter team who’ve created both the hit podcast and a NYT bestseller Greeking Out. They’ve once again joined forces to provide a mixture of mythology and mirth that will d…

Mike shares some tips on crewing and pacing!By Mike Horner

No doubt, this year's general election has reached critical heat, but in some ways, the vote has grown quite cold. Also, it's a bird...it's a plane...it's a...what? And finally, we're treated to a new (?) reason to seek treatment - as if we needed one. What is your head telling you? Click here to write in and I'll share your ideas with the group!…