In Pursuit

In this episode of In Pursuit, Rich Froning sits down with Richard Ryan, co-founder of Black Rifle Coffee, author of The Warrior’s Garden, and regenerative agriculture advocate. They dig into the hidden costs of the attention economy, why stepping away from social media can reset your priorities, and how gratitude and community drive resilience. The conversation also ties directly into the backcountry: exploring how hunting o...

In this episode of In Pursuit, Rich sits down with fitness trailblazer, Nate Ilingsworth, to explore how transforming your body can revolutionize your life and your hunts. Nate shares his journey of harnessing fitness to boost resilience, sharpen focus, and conquer the challenges of the wild. Packed with practical advice and inspiring stories, this episode delivers a powerful blueprint for leveling up your performance in the field ...

In this Spike Camp episode, Rich and Byrd sit down to unpack their latest hunts in Idaho and Wyoming. From brutal early mornings and carb-loading on Pop-Tarts to chasing bulls through rugged country, the guys break down what went right, what went wrong, and what it taught them. They talk fitness carryover from the barn to the backcountry, how lack of sleep and nutrition can crush you in the field, and why patience might be the hard...

In this episode of In Pursuit Rich sits down with renowned human performance scientist Andy Galpin to unpack the science of fueling for the hunt. Andy dives into cutting-edge strategies for optimizing nutrition, recovery, and endurance to conquer the demands of western hunting. Blending practical tips with high-performance insights, this episode delivers the tools you need to power up for the wild. Tune in for a dynamic mix of scie...

In this episode of In Pursuit Rich sits down with NFL standout Zach Sieler to share his passion for the outdoors and how it fuels his life on and off the field. From advocating for conservation to thriving as an underdog in the high-stakes world of professional football, Zach reveals how his hunting roots and relentless mindset drive his success. Join Rich for a hard-hitting conversation packed with grit, ...

In this episode of In Pursuit, Rich sits down with archery expert Joel Turner to explore the power of mental clarity in mastering both the bow's and life’s challenges. Joel shares his journey to developing his distinctive shooting method, offering insights that blend precision, focus, and resilience. Tune in for a deep dive into the mindset and techniques that elevate performance in the wild and beyond!

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In this Spike Camp episode, Rich Froning and the crew dive into a recap of their conversation with Under Armour co-founder Kip Fulks, unpacking key insights on hunting and hustle. Plus, they break down the ultimate workout movements to build strength, endurance, and agility for concurring the rugged terrain of western hunting season.

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Join us for an inspiring episode with Kip Fulks, co-founder of Under Armour. Kip takes us on his remarkable journey from college athletics to building a global sportswear empire, and now thriving as the owner of a hunting outfit in the wilds of Alaska. He opens up about redefining success, sharing how his perspective evolved from chasing ambition to finding true fulfillment in unexpected places.

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"In Pursuit" is your definitive guide to fitness and performance in the wild. Hosted by Rich Froning—four-time CrossFit Games champion and founder of CrossFit Mayhem—this show goes beyond the hunt, diving into what drives us to test our limits in the backcountry and beyond. Each episode features raw, wide-ranging conversations with athletes, hunters, doctors, and thought leaders—from the gym to the lab to the wild...

In this episode, Jason sits down with CrossFit legend, Rich Froning, to dive deep into the mental and physical toughness it takes to succeed, not just in the gym, but in the mountains. Rich opens up about his passion for hunting, what drew him to it, and how it’s challenged him in ways he didn’t expect. They explore how the intensity of elite fitness compares to the patience and grit required in the backcountry, wh...

In this episode of Cutting the Distance, we dive into a Pendleton Whisky Q&A session that tackles some of the most common—and most critical—questions elk hunters have heading into the season. Jason Phelps shares what to do when your cameras are lighting up with elk but not many bulls, how often you can realistically expect a bull to respond to your calling, and his personal breakdown process when it comes time to pu...

Dirk asked his Instagram followers to send questions regarding elk hunting. No surprise there were some smartypants questions, and some really good serious ones as well. He covers: why the Maverick diaphragm is so much better than the Pink Phelps, early season calling tactics, this year's broad head of choice, sleep talking, best calls NOT to make, optimizing your elk chuckles, stick with cow calls or switch to bugles when you get ...

Chris Cabral is an accomplished lifelong elk hunter and hunting guide. This week Dirk picks Chris' brain on trail cams, locating bulls, calling bulls, and late season rifle elk hunting tactics.

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In this episode, Jason sits down with Kyle and Steven Bradshaw, the innovators behind the Kyven Bugle Tube, the first truly collapsible, full-size bugle. They dive into the origins of the idea and the long road from prototype to full-scale production. Jason shares his perspective on recognizing a great idea when he sees one, and the humility it takes to partner with someone else and bring their vision to life. From design and produ...

After many attempts, Jason was finally able to convince his wife, Sondi Phelps, to come on to the podcast and talk about her upbringing, the struggle growing the business with two small kids and full time jobs, as well as her journey to becoming a hunter, and a few stories from the hunts.

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