Eyes Up Life
Eyes Up Life
Ben Grannis
Ben Grannis was fed up with distracted drivers and people living on their phones, so he did something about it. He set out on a 7,000-mile bicycle ride around the United States to raise awareness and over $40,000 to end distracted driving and promote digital wellness. Having recently completed his journey, Ben is now sharing his Eyes Up message with young people and interviewing athletes along the way. Ben is a public speaker for audiences of all ages and sizes and works with brands that align with his mission to help raise awareness and get more people outside living life. Follow Ben and Eyes Up: Instagram: @EyesUpRide Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/34968266 EyesUpRide.com
Kate Courtney | Professional Mountain Bike Racer
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 19 with Kate Courtney (@kateplusfate). I didn’t know if this interview was going to happen until I was in northern California and it worked out - and I am so glad it did! Kate is one of the best in the MTB world and has an incredibly bright career ahead of her. She’s also figured out some awesome systems to help her balance her social media presence with the things she actually cares about and keeping her phone’s role as a tool not a time suck. Kate’s no stranger to busy roads and close calls in the Bay Area and has some great insights on distracted driving. You don’t want to miss this one! Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts, Kate!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Barry Nobles’ episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Kate Courtney here: https://youtu.be/hNIaiinSPVw   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Oct 6, 2023
49 min
George Hammel | Motocross, UTV Racer and Host of Dirt Life Podcast
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 18 with George Hammel (@georgehammel). George has had one heck of a ride and his story is both a miracle and inspiring. He’s survived multiple crashes while racing that on their own could have ended his life and career. Somehow, George has bounced back from all of these and, while he suffers permanent injuries and damage to his body, is able to still do many of the things he still loves and has the best attitude. George does less racing now (though still does some!) and focuses on showcasing those still competing in the field he loves so dearly and bringing good to the world. Thanks for sharing your story and time, George!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Kate Courtney’s episode.    Make sure to check out the video with George Hammel here: https://youtu.be/12DPQzOl-gU   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Sep 22, 2023
53 min
Blake Shipman | Action Sports Content Producer
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 17 with Blake Shipman (@blakeshipman). Blake has been creating videos since he was in his early teens and has since worked with the best of the best in the power sports world to create some awesome content. Blake loves being outside and around people who are as passionate about these sports as he is filming them. His perspective on phones and distracted driving, the evolution of social media and content consumption, and balance of doing something you love and work was fascinating and a unique take on this topic. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts for this series, Blake!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for George Hammel’s episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Blake Shipman here: https://youtu.be/uOEexmo8P60   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Sep 8, 2023
47 min
Jason Weigandt | Website Producer for RacerX.com
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 16 with Jason Weigandt (@jasonweigandt). Jason has been battling to strike the balance between work and life and phone use and has some cool thoughts on the topic. As someone who travels constantly for work and who truly loves what he does, Jason’s perspective is both refreshing and unique. He doesn’t shy away from the challenge of resisting the temptation of phone distraction both inside and out of the car, my conversation with Jason is sure to spark conversations on distracted driving and distracted living in your own life. Thank you for sharing your perspective and story, Jason!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Blake Shipman’s episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Jason Weigandt here: https://youtu.be/cCPWNb-sFHI   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Aug 25, 2023
36 min
The Miller Brothers | Professional UTV Race Team
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 15 with The Miller Brothers (Cody: @cody_miller_22 Hunter: @huntermiller90). A brother racing team! Cody and Hunter have been competing against each other their whole lives and have been winning races professionally for their whole career. We met during a downpour in Texas (my first time there!) and they shared their own unique perspectives on their career and how phones play a role in both their professional and personal lives. Thank you for welcoming me to your shop and sharing your stories and thoughts, Cody and Hunter!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Jason Weigandt’s episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Hunter and Cody here: https://youtu.be/euxdAuHQQSs   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Aug 11, 2023
44 min
Lawrence “Lew” Lewis | Motocross, Off-Road Racer and Race Promoter
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 14 with Lawrence “Lew” Lewis (@mrclutchfilms). Lew has been in the power sports world longer than I have been alive and worked alongside the great Jeremy McGrath - filming him and pushing him to be better and better. Lew has managed to strike a great balance in his life with work and passions and has seen it all. Lew has seen the evolution of social media and media production from film to now and has some interesting thoughts on how it’s going. These perspectives and observations influence how he’s approached parenting and has a fascinating story. Lew even brought to my attention a take on car distractions I hadn’t even thought of before. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Lew!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Hunter and Cody Miller’s episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Lew here: https://youtu.be/PJIe0AjfMrU   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Jul 28, 2023
54 min
Dustin Jones | Professional UTV Racer
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 13 with Dustin Jones (@dustinbattleacejones). Dustin not only sat down for this interview, but he showed me local Louisiana cuisine, his beautiful shop, and why he loves his job as a UTV racer. He’s not only a really kind guy, but he’s really tall. And full of energy and passion for both what he does and helping make our roads safer. Tune in to our chat from outside the bayou in America’s south on this episode of Eyes Up | Maxxis.   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Lawrence Lewis’ episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Dustin here: https://youtu.be/qA7oKrmaFEA   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Jul 14, 2023
33 min
Donn Maeda | Motocross Journalist and Host of SwapMotoLive
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 12 with Donn Maeda (@swapmoto). I had an excellent and deep dive conversation with Donn, avid cyclist, journalist, and host of @swapmotolive. We talk from everything from how he went from pen and paper on the sidelines of Motocross races in his teens to how eating burgers are just as distracting as our phones in the car. Donn’s perspective on life and what he values is refreshing and grounding - listen in and enjoy!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Dustin Jones’ episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Donn here: https://youtu.be/gruEYxmqfO8   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Jun 16, 2023
1 hr 5 min
Alex Ray | Motocross Racer
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Episode 11 with Alex Ray (@aray_140). Alex talks his career, setbacks and injuries, and his relationship to technology, bicycles, and distractions. A lover of omelettes (with no cheese!) from around the world, Alex’s perspective is fascinating as he navigates a dangerous career but finds joy in so much of it. Enjoy our chat!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you in two weeks for Donn Maeda’s episode.    Make sure to check out the video with Alex here: https://youtu.be/iSE-A6LNnwM   Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Follow Maxxis Tires on Instagram: @maxxistires   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
Jun 2, 2023
41 min
Nick Tokman | Deadliest Catch Cast Member & Professional Youth Speaker
Learn more at EyesUpRide.com   Bonus episode with Nick Tokman (@nicktokman). If you’ve ever seen the show Deadliest Catch, chances are you’ve seen Nick “Sunshine” Tokman on the Time Bandit. After a few seasons on the show, Nick pivoted to pursue his dream of becoming a public speaker. Back in January, I was lucky enough to spend a day with Nick at his home in northern Connecticut to learn what a day in the life of a youth speaker is like when not on stage changing the lives of young people. I learned so much from him - he’s been in the business for more than seven years now and has created success for himself and loves what he does. I can’t thank Nick enough for taking the time to teach me first hand and to sit down and chat about his career and his relationship to technology, social media, and distractions in the car. Enjoy this one!   Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it. It helps spread the #EyesUp mission.   We’ll be back next week with regular programming! The Eyes Up | Maxxis episodes are released bi-weekly (every two weeks) - videos on Wednesday and podcasts on Friday - see you next week for Alex Ray’s episode.    Follow Eyes Up Ride on Instagram: @EyesUpRide Learn more about Nick at nicktokman.com   #eyesup #distracteddriving #digitalwellness #unplug #mindfulness #humanconnection #nophones #healthydigitalhabits#itcanwait #butnotwhiledriving #donttextanddrive #maxxisracing #maxxistires #maxxis
May 26, 2023
41 min
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