I Could Never Do That
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratings"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."
How many times have you heard of a "dream job," an extraordinary athletic feat, or even a benevolent vocation that someone has and thought to yourself, "I Could NEVER Do That!" These people don't have superpowers, per se. These normal folks simply have a huge desire to do what it is they're doing and they ultimately have an unwavering faith that they can achieve their goals, no matter how big.
Remember, courage isn't the absence of fear. Courage is "going in" in spite of your fears. These are the stories of people who have gone in and fought hard to achieve the unthinkable in spite of the fact that, yes, sometimes they are scared and do have some insecurities. Are you ready to go in?
It's my hope that after hearing some of these interviews with thought leaders, artists, athletes, musicians and entrepreneurs that maybe you too will go from, "I Could Never Do That" to, "I Could Do That."
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Episodes
10 Susan Gibson and Jana Pochop - Singer/Songwriter Secrets
October 11, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode of "I Could Never Do That," I interview singer/songwriters Susan Gibson (who wrote the Dixie Chicks "Wide Open Spaces") and Jana Pochop. They discuss their craft of songwriting and how, even during the toughest of times, they continue to curate new ideas and songs that inspire, teach and heal. Songwriting is, no doubt, an endurance sport. It takes a tremendous amount of talent, passion and strength to build those muscles of creativity. In many ways, they are OUR voi...
9 Dick and Jill Beardsley - Triumph, Tragedy, Tranquility
October 03, 2017 01:59 - 50 minutes - 45 MBDistance Running Legend, Dick Beardsley, is an America hero, having won a string of marathons in the early 1980s, including the London Marathon in 1981 and Grandma's Marathon in both 1981 and 1982. He's most famous ironically, though, for losing a marathon: The infamous "Duel in the Sun" 1982 Boston Marathon, where he and Alberto Salazar went step for step for 26.2 Miles. It was a colossal race finish that left an indelible imprint on the minds and hearts of running fans forever, truly illu...
8 From Big to Little: Marcus Cook
September 21, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBMarcus Cook lives by the quotes, "Do Something New Every Day" because "You Never Know What You're Preparing Yourself For." Two years ago, inspired by the dying wish of a friend, then 500lb Marcus Cook made a drastic change. He knew if he didn't act quickly, he wouldn't be around to see his kids grow up and have families of their own. In September 2015, Cook had gastric bypass surgery with renowned bariatric surgeon, Dr. Garth Davis, in Houston, Texas. And, less than two years later, ...
7 Prothro Family Wines - Bruce and Ronda Prothro
September 13, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThe Prothro Family Wines Website says it best: "Life is about the experiences you have and the stories you tell... and the wine you drink." Ronda and Bruce Prothro love wine. They love the work, the science, the chemistry, and the art of creating a classic wine, giving people a full and well-rounded experience with each sip. They first started making wine together in their garage back in 1991 in Los Gatos, CA, picking, pressing, mixing, stirring, fermenting, and bottling...they did ...
6 Just Kusko - Happy Tiger Tales
September 06, 2017 13:11 - 58 minutes - 69.7 MBThis week’s interview subject is just as endearing, whimsical and unique as the adventure she’s on. Most of us have heard of “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” or “Where in the world is Matt Lauer,” right? A lot of us are also familiar with the Flat Stanley cartoon that elementary aged kids send around the world to learn about travel and geography. Well, my friend Kusko has taken these two concepts of travel and discovery to the next level...for charity...with her Happy Tiger Tales...
5 Christie Tracy and Carolyn Defoore - Cycling Golden Girls
August 30, 2017 15:59 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week, it's my long-awaited conversation with Austin's Cycling Golden Girls, Carolyn Defoore and Christie Tracy. They both represented in a big way at this year's USA Cycling Masters National Championships, bringing home a slew of medals including: Christie Tracy (ATC Racing): Gold in the Time Trial Race, Silver in Road Race Carolyn Defoore (Athlete Architecture): Gold in Road Race, Silver in Crit Race In the conversation, which is an article in the September issue of Austin Fit ...
4 I Could Never Do That (Yet!) - Laurie Allen, Team Yet, and a Return to Triathlon
August 23, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBWe've got a party, a celebration, in this episode of "I Could Never Do That," which I'm affectionately changing to "I Could Never Do That (Yet!)" for this show. Two-and-a-half years ago, a freak fall rendered Laurie Allen, a nine-time Ironman, a quadriplegic. The accident may have broken her neck, but it didn't break her spirit or will to return to the sport she loves. On August 6th, 2017, Laurie did return to triathlon at Jack's Generic Tri in Austin with the help of her tribe, "Te...
3 Adam Sud - A Journey From Pills To Plants
August 16, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBAdam Sud has certainly lived a lifetime in his 32 short years. This podcast is called "I Could Never Do That" and it's appropriate to get to know Adam because: 1) I'm not sure how many of us could comeback from the depths of despair in which he found himself as a clinically depressed, morbidly obese, young adult addicted to fast food and pills. 2) How many of us could then build the new life that he has built in the last five years; a life that is full of inspiration, conviction, an...
2 Chuy Amaya - Decoding the Deca Ultra Triathlon
August 09, 2017 03:47 - 51 minutes - 118 MBMy guest this week is Chuy Amaya from Austin, Texas. By all standards, Chuy is a normal guy. He's 32-years-old, works a full-time job, has his Masters Degree, etc. What sets him apart? It isn't just the fact that Chuy is an ultra-endurance fanatic. His favorite event? Well, he's currently training for the Deca Ironman in Mexico taking place this October. Yep. That's right. A full Iron-distance race (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) for 10 days in a row. What possess...
1 Katy Dooley Baxter - Goddess of The Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming
July 29, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 202 MBMy guest today is Katy Dooley Baxter, one of only a small handful of people in the world to have completed the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. This includes swimming the 21-Mile Catalina Channel, the 20.2 Mile English Channel and the 28.5 Mile Manhattan Island Marathon Swim. Anyone who knows Katy can attest that she's actually quite the dichotomy of human beings. She's one of those rare combinations of being both tough and stubborn on one end of the spectrum and then completely t...