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John and Jenn Rivet are back again to talk about bear hunting. The Rivet’s renowned big-game outfitters, wilderness guides, and co-owners of The Rivet Company (formerly Livin' the Dream) based in Northern Alberta, Canada. With over 30 years of outfitting experience, they specialize in trophy Canadian black bear, whitetail deer, and wolf hunts.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Measuring Bear & Taxidermy Work

00:03:42 – Presentation & a Montana Knife Company Surprise

00:11:00 – Rivet’s Bear Hunt Giveaway & Bear Camp

00:13:12 – Hate Against Bear Hunting

00:17:11 – Tactacam & Hunting with Trail Cameras

00:26:09 – Colored Bear, Giants, and Smart Old Bear

00:29:25 – Cam’s 2026 Spring Bear Hunt

00:34:48 – Bear Management, Conservation, & Sex Differences

00:42:00 – The Quality and Taste of Bear Meat

00:44:46 – Hard Work & Shout Out to Kawasaki’s Quality

00:51:02 – What Screws Up Bear Hunts

00:55:39 – John’s Chainsaw Accident

01:01:05 – The Promise Land: Deep Country Bear & Returning Hunters

01:13:53 – Leaning on God & Wounded Bear

01:21:20 – The Impact of Strong Women Leaders

01:26:20 – Cam’s Spring 2026 Bear

01:33:22 – Rivet’s Bear Hunt & Bentley Giveaway

01:35:40 – Exceeding Childhood Dreams

01:39:41 – John’s First Hunt

01:43:02 – Bear Bait: Beavers and Carp

01:45:55 – Bear Color Variations and Grizzlies

01:49:05 – Measuring Bear Capes & Skulls

01:53:55 – Taxidermy, Bear Meat, and Traveling After the Hunt

01:58:00 – Broadheads and Final Thoughts

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Cam & James discuss a powerful letter from Mt. Pisgah, reacts to Trump’s newly signed bill, and covers the latest in the UFC world including Conor McGregor’s recent fight, Paddy Pimblett, and more. They also dive into upcoming races, the Cocodona “Head Shot” film, the Picnic Triathlon, and contradictions with the new Odyssey movie.

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00:00:00 – Opening Thoughts

00:03:51 – A Letter from Mt. Pisgah

00:11:38 – Trump’s New Signed Bill

00:15:54 – Mike McKnight & BPC Pushback on Cam

00:20:45 – Matt Johnson

00:22:51 – Las Vegas, UFC, & Conor McGregor

00:24:31 – Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett

00:29:33 – Conor McGregor’s Early Years of Fighting

00:39:19 – Dinner in Las Vegas

00:41:33 – UFC Celebrities on the Big Screen

00:45:08 – Ketone IQ & ALP: Tucker Carlson at UFC

00:46:44 – James’ Next Race & Mark Dowdle

00:48:50 – The Cocodona “Head Shot” Film

00:50:07 – The Picnic Triathlon

00:53:23 – Echo Valley, The Odyssey

00:58:41 – Final Thoughts

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Mike McKnight - elite American ultrarunner renowned for his dominance in 200-mile and longer trail races. A multiple-time champion and course-record holder, including victories at the Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200, Moab 240, Cocodona 250, and Arizona Monster 300. He is widely recognized as one of the sport's top endurance athletes.

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00:00:00 – The Dark McKnight & Winning the 200 Mile Race Triple Crown

00:06:25 – Finding a Love for Multi Day Races

00:13:52 – The Growth of Ultra Running & Grassroots Running Nostalgia

00:19:41 – The Super Bowl of Ultras: Cocodona

00:19:41 – Mike’s favorite Races

00:26:26 – Running at Hayward Track, a Fun Run, & Shooting at The Bow Rack

00:35:38 – Running Cocodona 2026 & it’s Epic Stories

00:49:00 – The Arizona Trail Frustrations & Goals

00:54:00 – Hardships of Being a Race Director

00:57:48 – Trying New Things to Avoid Burnout

00:50:04 – Difficulties of Being a Dad While While Running Races

01:03:09 – Pressure to Perform: Pushing Through the Pain in 200 Mile Races

01:10:40 – Mike’s Goals & FKTs

01:23:05 – Zero Calorie Challenge & Hate Comments

01:25:43 – Training for HYROX

01:30:18 – Shooting a Bow for the First Time

01:34:09 – Hosting Podcasts & Creating Bonds with Guests

01:40:45 – Kilian Korth, Jeff Garmire, Strength & Durability in Running

01:43:52 – Jim Walmsley: Becoming the Best Multi-Day Runner

01:48:03 – Kiss, Marry, Unalive: Taho, Cocodona, Bigfoot

01:51:41 – Is a 100K a Real Ultra Marathon?

01:54:03 – Recovering from a Broken Back & Herniated Disc

01:56:51 – I’ll Prove You Wrong: Race Predictions from Podcasters

02:01:10 – Benefits of BPC 157 & Why it’s Not a PED

02:12:16 – Microdosing: Mushrooms & THC

02:14:16 – Final Thoughts: BPC 157 over Surgery

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Cam & James unpack a wild mix of sports, pop culture, and personal stories, from James’ first open water swim and Truett’s racing updates to Savannah Bananas baseball, UFC drama, Western States 2026 previews, and ultra running legends like Zach Miller and Harvey Lewis. They also touch on cancel culture, AI Botox celebs, Nadal’s documentary, and more!

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00:00:00 – Sponsors & is a 100k an ultra marathon?

00:13:17 – James’ First Open Water Swim

00:14:40 – Savannah Bananas Baseball Team & World Cup Soccer Playoffs

00:17:34 – UFC Dustin Poirier’s Arrest

00:22:10 – Speedland, Cancel Culture, & Hate Against Cam

00:30:43 – Tim Dillon

00:32:35 – Bus Boys Movie

00:33:02 – Cam’s High School Test Scores

00:33:57 – Disclosure Day & Hidden Propaganda

00:37:51 – Rafael Nadal Tennis Documentary on Netflix

00:39:25 – Fake Celebrities: AI and Botox Trends in Hollywood

00:41:24 – FKT’s with Erin Ton

00:43:39 – Chris Burandt, Kyle Cokinos, & Marco Langon

00:48:40 – Truett’s Recent Races & Losing Weight to Get Faster

00:52:12 – Run Like a Bentley Giveaway

00:57:07 – Western States 2026 & Ultra Runner Zach Miller

01:00:47 – Mark Dowdle & Harvey Lewis

01:02:32 – Up Next: Prefontaine Run

01:05:35 – Final Thoughts

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Chris Burandt - renowned American professional snowmobiler, widely regarded as one of the world's best all-around riders, particularly in backcountry and freestyle disciplines. He rose to fame in the early 2000s as a freestyle pioneer nicknamed “Big Air Burandt,” becoming the first-ever X Games Freestyle Gold Medalist and starring in Slednecks films. 

Today, he is a longtime Polaris Pro Rider, owner of Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure guided tours, a popular content creator, and entrepreneur. Inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2024, he continues to ride, guide, and innovate in the industry.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Blue Collar to Professional Snowmobiler

00:06:20 – Competitive from a Young Age & a Love for Motorsports & Adventure

00:13:07 – Developing Riding Skills & Confidence as a Kid

00:20:02 – Quitting College to Splicing Fiber Optics

00:23:26 – Going Pro: A Foot in the Door with Slednecks

00:35:25 – Opportunities in the 2000’s: Slednecks, Big Jumps, & Freestyle

00:39:22 – The Growth of Freestyle & Working for Arctic Cat

00:45:45 – X-Games Tricks & Disparity to Keep Freestyle on TV

00:55:48 – The Compound, Defeat from a Backflip, & Mental Toughness

01:00:53 – 100ft Downhill Death-gap Jump

01:07:52 – Winning the 2007 X-Games: Jumping the Big Dog

01:24:33 – Stunt Double for Vin Diesel

01:31:00 – Burandt’s Backcountry Adventures & a Passion for Snowmobiling

01:35:47 – How Chris and Cam Met: A Seminar in Colorado

01:39:13 – Chris’s Love for Bowhunting

01:42:35 – Mental State from Accomplishing Goals

01:45:46 – The Bow Rack, Roy Roth, & Roy Roth

01:52:23 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Snowmobiling, Dirt Biking, or Bowhunting

01:58:52 – Final Thoughts: Running Pisgah

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