I speak with a lifetime hunter and successful elk hunter, Joe Giglia. He's also one of the founders, ElkBros and The Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast. He's a legend when it comes to bowhunting elk. With 36 bulls taken in 38 years. Those are great odds. Since most successful hunts range around 10% Joe and I talk preseason scouting for elk, e-scouting vs boots on the ground, different hunting scenarios, and more. There are few silverbacks that roam the. mountains every fall. Joe is one of them. Be sure to catch The Blue Collar Elk Hunting Podcast on all audio platforms. Along with ElkBros YouTube channel Don't Be Mediocre Podcast channel: Joe Giglia - ElkBros #dontbemediocre_podcast #elkbros #bluecollarelkhunting Instagram: @elkbros Website: https://elkbros.com/ ElkBros Hunting Buddy

I catch up with an old friend, co-worker and Colorado Buff, Dave Plati. He's the long time Sports Information Director at the University of Colorado. We talk the Supreme Court ruling against the NCAA allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness - NIL. Still in its infancy, these are new rules and territories few have tread. We also discuss athletics, recall memories of CU games, players, and the transfer portal. Dave is always entertaining. Go BUFFS! #dontbemediocre_podcast #coloradobuffaloes #gobuffs #skobuffs   Available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: David Plati Twitter: @davidplati Facebook: David Plati CU Buffs Athletics: David Plati, SID, Bio Follow me on Instagram: @dontbemediocre_podcast

Jason is a hunter and outdoorsman and who made a better mouse trap. Or, in his case, a better elk/game call. He took his passion and made a business out of it with Phelps Game Calls. Which has now joined forces with Steve Rinella's MeatEater brand. Jason shares elk hunting tips from pre-season scouting, hunting solo or with a team, elk calling contest tips and more.   Also, on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: Jason Phelps Instagram: @phelpsgamecalls Facebook: Phelps Game Calls Website: https://phelpsgamecalls.com/ Jason's Personal Facebook: jason.phelps.581   Follow me on Instagram: @dontbemediocre_podcast

Joe Uscinski is an associate professor in political science at the University of Miami. He's co-author of "American Conspiracy Theories". As well as a public speaker, and guest on documentaries on conspiracy theories like "Q: Into the Storm" on HBO Max. So, of course, we are discussing conspiracy theories. The history of conspiracy theories, the impact on society, how they start, and facts to show their relevance. #dontbemediocre_podcast #conspiracytheories #qanon #conspiracy Also available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: Joe Uscinski - Conspiracy Theories: Joe Uscinski - Conspiracy Theories Twitter: @JoeUscinski Website: https://www.joeuscinski.com/ Books on Amazon: Joe Uscinski books   Follow me on Instagram: @dontbemediocre_podcast

John is a former hockey goalie, NHL goalie coach and now runs Zone Performance in Edmonton, Alberta. Where he is a Health & Performance psychologist. He trains positive mindset through different methods to prepare athletes, as well as, the everyday person on how to focus their mind on success. Some of his clients include Stanley Cup winning goaltender, Braden Holtby, and Philadelphia Flyers goalie, Carter Hart. John is dedicated to helping athletes and people to achieve better performance in their lives by creating a winning mindset. #dontbemediocre_podcast #nhl #hockey #mindset Instagram: @zoneperformancepsychology Website: https://zoneperformance.ca/ Also available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: John Stevenson Follow me on Instagram: @dontbemediocre_podcast

Kristin Eppele, along with her husband, call the mountains of British Columbia home. At an early age, Kristin was experiencing issues with the food she ate. It affected her physical and mental state. Through education, she learned what foods worked for her. More specifically, whole, complete foods that aren't processed or sprayed with chemicals. Much of food her family eats is right from the backyard, or harvesting wild game. She is using her platform to educate and make people aware that they do not have to suffer with digestive and other diseases that have been brought on by the foods produced with factory farms and processed/packaged foods. Come listen to her journey. Enjoy! #dontbemediocre_podcast #holistichealing #wholefoods #holistic Available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: Kristen Eppele Instagram: @huntingholistic Website: https://www.huntingholistic.com/

Cathleen hails from the Great White North. She's a commercial pilot, author of the cookbook, "Bikini Model Cookbook", a fitness model and a fitness coach. She, along with her partner, inspire and motivate people with a 12 week fitness challenge. They get results! She's taken her passion for fitness and directed it at helping others achieve their fitness goals. Even when she's in another location, because, well, she's a commercial pilot, she's still there to keep her clients focused on their fitness goals. Cathleen also understands how important what you feed your body plays a major role in your fitness journey, she put together the "Bikini Model Cookbook'. Don't let the name fool you. She has put together a bunch of healthy recipes that anyone, man or woman, can make and enjoy. Also available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: Cathleen Heffernan #dontbemediocre_podcast #bikinimodel #fitnesschallenge #canada Instagram: @bikinifitcoach Website: https://www.bikinifit.com

Cliff has guided and outfitted hundreds of hunts for goats, sheep, elk, bears, and mule deer throughout North America. He's a registered outfitter in the State of Colorado with commercial special use permits for hunting, fishing, and remote horse packing in the White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness Area of the Rocky Mountains.Outside of his extensive mountain guiding experience, He has a pilot’s license and is a certified wilderness first responder. #dontbemediocre_podcast #outfitter #colorado #flattopwilderness Instagram: @flattopswildernessguides Website: Flat Tops Wilderness Guides

Nate Brookreson is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Seattle Kraken. As a brand new NHL franchise, Nate has the responsibility of designing and implenting the athletic performance program that all the players will use. This includes the teams that are affiliated with the Kraken in the American Hockey League. I talk with Nate on how he came to be the coach, what he looks for once the team begins play, how he'll manage the program. This is a cool interview with learning how a brand new professional sports franchise starts from the ground up. Also available on my YouTube Channel: Nate Brookreson - Seattle Kraken #dontbemediocre_podcast #nhl #seattlekraken #hockey Instagram: @seattlekraken Website: Seattle Kraken Follow me on Instagram: @dontbemediocre_podcast

Jeff has lived the life. Now, he retreats to his happy place as much as he can: the mountains. Whether he's backcountry hunting, riding his horses, camping....he, like many who love the outdoors, find peace of mind among the beauty of nature. He also takes care of himself. Training his body for the backcountry, and all the rigors it throws at him. Combine that with his passion for bowhunting, hunting in general, he's made for the mountains. We talk about hunting, life, mass shooters, gun control.....etc, etc, etc. Also available on the Don't Be Mediocre YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IhiKbSs1kk Instagram: @relentlesshntr @_builtathletics_ @bootleg_gear #dontbemediocre_podcast #bowhunter #elk #backcountry #builtathletics #elk101 #archeryelk #idaho