Billy Yang Podcast

Brendan Leonard "Semi-Rad" | BYP 066

Excited to bring on Brendan Leonard of "Semi-Rad" fame on the podcast to talk about a variety of noteworthy topics today. If you aren't familiar with his work, start with his now viral 2018 film he made for REI called "How To Run 100 Miles". We chat about that, his journey into becoming a writer, his blue-collared approach to the creative process, some darker patches of his life that involved alcohol and even a jail stint, what it was like to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks...and much more. + How To Run 100 Miles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC7Lh4opLsc&t=8s] + I Hate Running and You Can Too [https://bookshop.org/books/i-hate-running-and-you-can-too-how-to-get-started-keep-going-and-make-sense-of-an-irrational-passion/9781579659882] + How Rainbow Cake Sprinkles Are Made [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eENBoEFicos] ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang [https://www.patreon.com/BillyYang] Instagram.com/BillyYangPod [https://www.instagram.com/billyyangpod/] Twitter.com/BillyYang [https://twitter.com/billyyang] Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast/]

Jerry Garcia | BYP 065

US Forest Firefighter Jerry Garcia's path to becoming an ultrarunner was an improbable one. From growing up around gangs and violence in Los Angeles, finding trouble in the Navy and then getting mixed up in drugs and alcohol - even ending up homeless on the streets - it was hard to imagine a future around a healthy lifestyle of clean living and running. In today's episode with Hoka Ambassador and firefighter, we cover his incredible journey to becoming the athlete he is today, his tireless work battling blazes in the wilderness, overcoming drug addiction and so much more! ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Anton Krupicka, Judge Craig Mitchell & Gabi Hayes | BYP 064

Honored to have Judge Craig Mitchell (39:20) and filmmaker Gabi Hayes (1:17:11) on to discuss the documentary "Skid Row Marathon" and the Skid Row Running Club which was founded by the judge to help recovering homeless addicts find their way back to society. Also spoke with Anton Krupicka (3:20) again about his double crossing of the illustrious Grand Canyon. Also caught up on his life, talked Western States, future run plans and other various topics. + Skid Row Running Club http://www.skidrowrunningclub.com/ [http://www.skidrowrunningclub.com/] + Skid Row Running Club Facebook https://bit.ly/3r0JCQI [https://bit.ly/3r0JCQI] + Skid Row Marathon https://skidrowmarathon.com/ [https://skidrowmarathon.com/] + Unbreakable https://bit.ly/2NL92nb [https://bit.ly/2NL92nb] ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Sally McRae & Jason Koop LIVE | BYP 063

It was a blast going LIVE on YouTube with athlete coaches Sally McRae and Jason Koop. In an effort to kick off 2021 the right way, we answered your questions ranging from strength training, 100K race tactics, when one should hire a coach, sleep training for a 250 mile race...and much more! + YouTube LIVE https://youtu.be/Bp7PRxXa6zY [https://youtu.be/Bp7PRxXa6zY] + Sally McRae https://sallymcrae.com/ [https://sallymcrae.com/] + Jason Koop https://jasonkoop.com/ [https://jasonkoop.com/] ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

Jacob Puzey | BYP 062

Our guest Jacob Puzey has been the face and voice for his brother Tommy Rivers Puzey as he continues his fight to survive and beat cancer (Primary Pulmonary N/K T-cell Lymphoma). In today's podcast, we talk about his latest condition, how the family is coping but of course cover Jake's journey as well, including some really great insight and stories about his father Kim Puzey, running a 120 mile stage race with Tommy, leaving an unsuccessful relationship, finding love again and how he's learning to pivot in these challenging times. + Craft x Tommy Rivs Collection https://bit.ly/33SHjpG [https://bit.ly/33SHjpG] + GoFundMe For Tommy https://bit.ly/33NJDhR [https://bit.ly/33NJDhR] + AJ LeGrand https://ajlegrand.bandcamp.com/ [https://ajlegrand.bandcamp.com/] + Peak Run Performance Virtual Races https://bit.ly/3oscrnK [https://bit.ly/3oscrnK] + The Billy Yang Running Community: https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j [https://bit.ly/2VOhd2j] ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast