The Documentary That Almost Broke Him | Mike Bernot

The Documentary That Almost Broke Him | Mike Bernot

Filmmaker Mike Bernot shot a 24-hour documentary solo — on 30 minutes of sleep, with no lav mics, and the whole thing fit on a 2TB drive. In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, Brandon sits down with Columbus-based filmmaker Mike Bernot to break down the making of Iron Will: Ride of a Lifetime — a documentary following three cyclists (Devin, Dan, and Sam) as they attempt to ride 326 miles from Cleveland to Cincinnati in a single day. This is a conversation about the real, unglamorous craft of solo documentary filmmaking. Mike opens up about staying awake for 24 straight hours, why he secretly wishes he'd had internal NDs, the unhinged moment a small-town sign read "Don't Let Your Tires Wear You Out" two hours after a flat tire on the ride, and the audio confession he's been waiting to get off his chest. But the heart of the episode is bigger than gear. Mike unpacks Devin's philosophy that became the soul of the doc — intentionally doing hard things to prove to yourself that you can, before hard things happen to you out of your control — and Brandon connects it to the neuroscience of why your own stories shape you more than anyone else's ever could. If you've ever wondered what it actually takes to make a feature documentary as a sole producer, this one's for you. 00:00 - "How Did You Not Fall Apart?" 00:17 - Shooting a 24-Hour Doc on 30 Minutes of Sleep 03:53 - Building a Story Before You Know What Happens 10:37 - The "Always Be Rolling" Rule 13:53 - The Sign That Couldn't Have Been Scripted 16:17 - The Hidden Pain of Long-Form Editing 19:00 - Killing Your Babies (and Trusting the Feedback) 21:46 - The Whole Documentary Fits on a 2TB Drive 25:24 - The Myth of the 14-Hour Shoot Day 26:34 - How He Captured the Night Without Drones 32:25 - What Humans Are Actually Capable Of 38:14 - The Real Message Beneath the Cycling 41:09 - Devin's Philosophy: Doing Hard Things on Purpose 42:09 - Why Your Own Stories Inspire You Most 46:33 - The Technical Confession He's Been Sitting On 49:33 - "It's All Nat Sound" 52:46 - What He'd Add to the Next Doc 57:48 - Why "More Footage" Is a Trap 59:10 - Drive to Survive vs Vérité Documentary 1:05:00 - Why Narrative Edits Faster Than Documentary 1:10:21 - Where to Watch Iron Willbrandon goodyear show, brandon goodyear, mike bernot, iron will documentary, iron will ride of a lifetime, documentary filmmaking, solo filmmaker, documentary podcast, cycling documentary, cleveland to cincinnati, sony fx3, fx3 documentary, indie filmmaker, columbus ohio filmmaker, columbus ohio podcast, filmmaking podcast, documentary editing, video production, endurance cycling, ultra cycling, devin gonzales, behind the scenes filmmaking, video podcast, filmmaker interview, sole producer, davinci resolve, documentary craft, vérité documentary, drive to survive, podcast interview, ohio documentary, midwest filmmakers, documentary process What's the hardest thing you've ever pushed yourself to finish? Drop it in the comments. 🎙️ Follow Mike Bernot & watch Iron Will: Ride of a Lifetime on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omm_Y1KuAuA [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omm_Y1KuAuA] 🔗 Follow The Brandon Goodyear Show for more conversations about what makes people unique.

"Selfish" Is the Most Dangerous Word in Self-Care | Jesse Miller

Jesse Miller is a craniosacral therapist and exercise physiologist who believes we've been doing emotional regulation completely wrong — and it's breaking us. In this episode of The Brandon Goodyear Show, Jesse sits down with Brandon for a wide-ranging conversation about why humming can literally rewire your nervous system, the hidden danger of outsourcing your self-awareness to an Apple Watch, and the controversial idea that we should actually be MORE emotionally unregulated — not less. Jesse opens up about growing up in a family where caring for others meant ignoring yourself, the generational belief that self-care is selfish, and the moment during the pandemic when she wrote "I don't know what emotion is" in a notebook — and everything changed. They explore how scared and happy are the same physiological response, why your exhale is more important than your inhale, the connection between breath and heart rate variability, and how to find joy in movement instead of optimizing your way into hating exercise. Whether you're a biohacker glued to your Oura ring, a parent trying to raise emotionally healthy kids, or someone who just feels stuck — this conversation will give you a completely new framework for connecting with yourself. 💬 What's one emotion you were taught to suppress growing up? Drop it in the comments — let's talk about it. 🎙️ Follow Jesse Miller: https://www.instagram.com/conscious.yoga.and.wellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/conscious.yoga.and.wellness/] https://www.consciousyogaandwellness.com/ [https://www.consciousyogaandwellness.com/]

Why "Boring" Workouts Build The Most Muscle (Stop Rushing)

Is your fitness routine too exciting? It might be killing your gains. In this episode, we sit down with fitness coach and former gymnast Kara Shaffer to discuss why "boring is better" when it comes to building true strength. We dive deep into the psychology of consistency versus motivation, why you need to stop rushing your reps, and the truth about fitness social media. Kara breaks down her philosophy on progressive overload, the importance of mobility, and how to use RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) to train smarter, not harder. Whether you are restarting your fitness journey for the New Year or you are an experienced lifter hitting a plateau, this conversation will change how you approach the gym. In this episode, we cover: Why motivation is a trap (and what to rely on instead). The "Slow Down" method: How tempo changes your results. Gymnastics discipline applied to adult fitness. Net Positive: Navigating the fitness side of social media. How to structure a workout plan that actually lasts. Follow Kara online! https://www.instagram.com/karashaffermoves [https://www.instagram.com/karashaffermoves] https://www.tiktok.com/@karashaffermoves?_r=1&_t=ZP-92uOAXR9Vmx [https://www.tiktok.com/@karashaffermoves?_r=1&_t=ZP-92uOAXR9Vmx] https://www.karashaffermoves.com [https://www.karashaffermoves.com]

Vetrans + Racing Why this Navy vet chose Honda over therapy - Gabe Hammer

veteran Gabe Hammer reveals why 90s Honda Civics revolutionized racing and how his organization Wrenches for Warriors uses motorsports to help veterans find purpose after service. From breaking Guinness World Records to spinning engines at 13,000 RPM, discover why Honda's engineering philosophy beats raw displacement. In This Episode: 00:00 - Why a Corvette owner fell in love with Honda 02:27 - Honda breaks Guinness World Record for horsepower per cubic inch 15:19 - Wrenches for Warriors: Racing therapy for veterans 17:07 - "Veterans don't want softball leagues" - Finding real competition 21:43 - From F-18 radar mechanic to endurance racing 23:04 - Marine Corps themed race car build 35:54 - Why Honda engines spin to 9,000 RPM reliably 39:19 - Running a Corvette with no oil pressure for months 43:08 - Spoon engines: 13,000 RPM and still reliable 47:18 - The mission of Wrenches for Warriors About Gabe Hammer: Navy veteran (F-18 radar tech), Honda racing enthusiast, and founder of Wrenches for Warriors - an organization bringing veterans together through competitive motorsports. Currently building a Marine Corps-themed '92 Civic hatch for endurance racing. Got a racing story or veteran connection? Drop it in the comments below 👇 🏁 Learn more about Wrenches for Warriors: https://www.wrenches4warriors.org/ [https://www.wrenches4warriors.org/]

Fitness Coach Exposes Why You're Working Out Wrong (Stop Wasting Time at the Gym) - Gail Mitch

Fitness professional Gail Mitch (15+ years experience) reveals why most workout routines fail and what actually works for fat loss, muscle building, and longevity. Discover the truth about supplements, sleep cycles, heavy lifting vs cardio, and why training for "the feeling" keeps you stuck. Learn why less can be more, how to work out in just 20 minutes, and the real science behind body transformation. Perfect for women 40+, busy professionals, and anyone tired of conflicting fitness advice. Topics Covered: Why the fitness industry has been lying to you Sleep cycles explained (28-35 per week is the target) Training for results vs training for feelings Heavy lifting with intention > endless cardio The supplement industry truth bomb Why Planet Fitness is actually enough Building muscle at home with minimal equipment Time management for busy people Sobriety and fitness performance Body recomposition vs weight loss Guest: Gail Mitch - Licensed Fitness Professional, Online Coach Follow Gail: @gailmitch on Instagram Stop chasing trends. Start getting real results.