LiveWild Radio

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The part-time adventure podcast.

Episodes

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

Ep. 78: Dealing with Life’s Aches and Pains

Wednesday Jun 01, 2022

If you are an active human at some point you are going to get injured. It may be an acute injury like a broken leg but most of the time it is little niggling things like sore knees or tennis elbow. In this podcast we talk about some of the issues we've run into and how to fix them. From Catharine's bum knees to Win's wonky elbows we give practical advice on how we dealt with our injuries.

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Show Notes:

We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. Check them out below

Monday May 02, 2022

Ep. 76: Miguel’s Pizza & Red River Gorge Climbing

Monday May 02, 2022

Sometimes the best things in life just happen. No plan or strategy. Just going with the flow. This is the story of how a little pizza shop in Slade, Kentucky became an institution in the rock climbing world and the center of the climbing community in the Red River Gorge.

In this episode, we sit down with Miguel's son, Dario Ventura, to delve into the history of his family coming to the area and starting what is now both a great pizza place and a resort for rock climbers. Dario grew up at Miguel's so he has the perspective of seeing it grow from a tiny shack to what it is today, with camping, cottage rentals, a climbing store, and the ability to cook 60 pizzas at once.

Dario is also a rock climber himself so we get into how he got into it and what life was like growing up surrounded by rock climbers. The Red River Gorge is home to thousands of routes so if you want to sport or trad climb there is an endless supply of routes on featured sandstone. From beginners to elite climbers there is something for everyone. If you love climbing and are looking for an amazing place to go then a stay at Miguel's. Pizza must be on your list and discover Dario's new restaurant, Red Point BBQ.

Show Notes:

Miguel's Pizza https://www.miguelspizza.com/
Miguel's Rock Climbing Shop https://www.miguelsrockclimbingshop.com/
Migue's Pizza Camping and Cabins - Red River Gorge Retreats https://redrivergorgeretreats.com/campground-terms-and-conditions/
RedPoint BBQ https://www.facebook.com/redpointrrg/
Red River Gorge on Mountain Project https://www.mountainproject.com/area/105841134/red-river-gorge
Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition https://rrgcc.org/

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Friday Apr 15, 2022

Ep. 75: The Nooks - Ontario’s Newest Bouldering - Brendan Baars

Friday Apr 15, 2022

If you've ever wondered how the crags and boulders we love came to be then give this episode a listen. We talk to Brendan Baars about crossing the border (He's American), finding and developing a new boulder wonderland near Elliot Lake, Ontario. From seeing the Eyeball cliff online to visiting with Gus Alexandropoulus, Brendan realized the area must hold more possibilities so he started exploring.

After many forays that came up empty, he came across an area that he called the Goldmine. Only a 2-5-minute approach from the road, he discovered a multitude of boulders hidden in the forest. But when it comes to creating a climbing area, finding the rock is only the beginning. From cleaning moss, dirt, and loose rock from the boulders to cutting trails so you can access them it takes a lot of work. Once you've cleaned the rock you then have to see if it is even climbable.

We had a great chat with Brendan about his climbing journey and how this crag came into existence. Today there's 150+ routes ranging from V0-V13. Go there and climb yourself! Check out the The Nooks Video about the area. Details are on Sendage Community and Mountain Project.

**A guidebook is also available for purchase - https://ontarioclimbing.com/Guidebooks/the-nooks-bouldering

GIVEAWAY! Follow LiveWild Radio on Instagram to enter in the Giveaway for 2 Guidebooks!

Credit for development of the Nooks goes to Aaron Bopp, Charlie Hall, Danny Plonka and a plethora of others. It's takes a community!

Saturday Apr 02, 2022

Ep. 74: Training & Fitness Q&A - Weight Loss and Home Gym

Saturday Apr 02, 2022

This is our 2nd episode where we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch more fitness questions that have come in. We'll be doing these every so often. So... got a question, shoot it in and we'll do our very best in giving you some solid takeaways.

Show Notes:

We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. Check them out below

Friday Feb 18, 2022

Ep. 73: Fitness Q&A

Friday Feb 18, 2022

We've done a bunch of podcast episodes on fitness and training for outdoor adventures. In this episode, we turn the tables and our listeners take the driver's seat. Winston Endall sits down and answers a bunch of fitness questions we've received recently. We'll be doing these every so often. So... got a question, shoot it in and we'll do our very best in giving you some solid takeaway's.

Show Notes:

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Wednesday Feb 02, 2022

Ep. 72: Winter Training for Summer Adventures

Wednesday Feb 02, 2022

If you want to be at your best for your warm-weather adventures then you better start training now. Winston and Catharine discuss how to structure your fitness program in phases so you are ready for a summer of mountain biking, hiking, and rock climbing.

Many people want to train but aren't sure how to put together a program with strength, conditioning, mobility, and skills. Give a listen to find out how the LiveWild Radio crew plan out their season to be in good shape year-round with peak fitness for their trips.

Show Notes:

Looking to dive deep in LiveWild Radio's rabbit hole of fitness and training?

Sunday Jan 16, 2022

Ep. 71: Building A Home Gym

Sunday Jan 16, 2022

Don't let your fitness be held hostage either by lockdowns or hours of operation. 2022 is the perfect time to create your home gym. We have trained exclusively at home for almost 2 years and have seen tremendous progress. We talk about the benefits of having a home gym including the time savings, the ability to train multiple times per day and do group workouts with your family.

Learn how we built our gym and get ideas of how you can create your own. From what we use for the flooring to the actual equipment we've bought, you can create a fully functional gym that never closes for a reasonable price. For us, it was important to place the gym in a central location so it wasn't easy to ignore so we ditched the dining room in favor of fitness.

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Show Notes:

Recommended starter home gym for full body and cardio:

- Pull Up Bar (multi-grip)

- Gymnastic Rings

- Kettlebells (replace dumbbells and allow you to do explosive hinge and complex exercises)

- Ab Roller

- Resistance Bands

- Weighted Vest

Optional:

- Blood Flow Restriction Bands

- Flooring: Five 4x6ft 1-inch horse stall mats to create a 10x6ft area

- Foam Roller

- Yoga Mats

Monday Jan 03, 2022

Ep. 70: 2021 Year In Review and Looking Forward

Monday Jan 03, 2022

We usually focus on being present, but at year-end, we like to look back on lessons learned and future goals. In this episode, we talk about what we've learned and how we put these lessons into practice. It's also time to lay out our plans for the new year.

Thursday Dec 16, 2021

Ep. 69: Stress & Sleep (Longevity Series)

Thursday Dec 16, 2021

Do you know that your daily life is killing you? The stress you feel in your mind changes the chemistry in your body. This will slowly turn your health in the wrong direction. But it doesn't have to be that way. We have control over how our body reacts to daily stresses.

Add to this is the crappy sleep that most people get. Poor sleep will age you more quickly and give you the blood values of a pre-diabetic. And for you guys, be aware that poor sleep will lower your testosterone production to that of an 80-year-old.

In this episode, we delve deep into the effects of stress and sleep on your health and longevity. By decreasing your stress and increasing the amount of sleep you get you will directly improve the markers of health.

By being conscious of the way you manage stress and sleep will be one of the simplest hacks you can do to make your body work better. Give a listen and start acting on it today.

Show Notes:

Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library.

James Nestor on Breathwork Techniques
Matthew Walker the Sleep Expert

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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

Ep. 68: Longevity Series: Better Living Through Chemistry

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

We've talked about exercise, nutrition, and weight loss so far as it applies to living longer with a higher quality of life. Now we delve into better living through chemistry. From supplements to pharmaceuticals there are a number of compounds that will help improve your health, especially your metabolic function. We even talk about hormonal balance and turning back the biological clock.

When you have plucked the low-hanging fruit of diet and exercise you can delve into the realm of substances that can help you live a healthier life.

When looking at any of these products it is important to consult a doctor, especially when it comes to prescription drugs.

Show Notes:

Stay tuned! We'll be offering a free download of this episode's takeaways and our recommended training programs. Check it out in our Adventure Library.

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