The Lost Boys address Tommy's use of ranch on Mexican food before looking back on a year of podcasts. They ruminate on both odd and natural things that they are grateful for before hitting the weekly segments. Find Ourselves QoW: "Whose life seems most fulfilling to me? What does their life look like?" Tommy's Recommendation: Enjoy the holidays! Really soak it in. Dusty's Recommendation: Identify the thing/person that causes you to lie. Change your relationship to that thing so that you no longer have to lie about it. LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustinriedesel/?hl=en (@dustinriedesel) and https://www.instagram.com/tommycooksey/?hl=en (@tommycooksey)

Two of the three guys on this podcast set personal records at the City of Oaks Half Marathon in early November. Mike Mabunga finished in the top 100 out of 1,600+ runners. The guys discuss what physical exhaustion means to them, and why running is unique amongst exercise options. Find Ourselves QoW: "When do you feel most helpful to others?" Tommy's Recommendation: Spiffy Car Wash Dusty's Recommendation: Make an inventory of opinions you once had but no longer need. Mike's Recommendation: Sleepytime Tea LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustinriedesel/?hl=en (@dustinriedesel) and https://www.instagram.com/tommycooksey/?hl=en (@tommycooksey)

The Lost Boys both turned one year older in the last month. They discuss trends and preferences that have crept in, and how the simpler things have become more appealing even as the lives they're responsible for become more complex. Find Ourselves QoW: "What do I need help with currently? Who can help me? How can I help myself?" Tommy's Recommendation: https://www.hayesbartoncafeanddessertery.com (Hayes Barton Cafe and Dessertery) Dusty's Recommendation: Grow a beard. LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustinriedesel/?hl=en (@dustinriedesel) and https://www.instagram.com/tommycooksey/?hl=en (@tommycooksey)

The Lost Boys joined a team to row 285,381 meters (over 6 marathons) in 24 hours to raise awareness and funding for cancer research. This podcast was recorded during the 24th hour of the effort, and includes guests and Row24 team members Mike Morales and Quint Coward. If you'd like to donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Row24, fundraising is open through 10/23/21 at Tommy's fundraising page: https://pages.lls.org/ltn/nc/Triangle21/tcooksey Tommy's Recommendation: Donate time, money or support to a good cause. Dusty's Recommendation: Lying by Sam Harris Mike's Recommendation: 12th State Crossfit LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram @dustinriedesel & @tommycooksey

The Lost Boys discuss the Dr. Seuess classic, Oh, The Places You'll Go, before getting into how to divide their lives between what matters long-term and how "urgency" prevents us from working on what matters. Find Ourselves QoW: "What am I putting off that feels important? Why am I avoiding it?" Tommy's Recommendation: Take your kids to a pumpkin patch, and https://lairdsuperfood.com/collections/laird-superfood-creamers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5JSLBhCxARIsAHgO2SeUo_vtOGEyqfLGfyQgUfUcjt-zvC3zJUP2e9N8xExbqPggKQb0bzkaAjRQEALw_wcB (Laird's Superfood Creamer) Dusty's Recommendation: A movie called https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/promising_young_woman (Promising Young Woman) LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustinriedesel/?hl=en (@dustinriedesel) and https://www.instagram.com/tommycooksey/?hl=en (@tommycooksey)

Tommy and Dusty talk about Row24: an event where they will keep a rowing machine going for 24 straight hours to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Why do something so monotonous, difficult and weird? Why not just ask for money? Does $15,000 really make a difference in curing cancer? Opinions rage. Want to donate to Row24? CLICK HERE Find Ourselves QoW: "When was the last time I remember being mean to someone? Why did I act this way?" Tommy's Recommendation: Succession on HBO Max Dusty's Recommendation: The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram @dustinriedesel & @tommycooksey

The Lost Boys talk about self-discovery through physical trials before discussing the primary struggle of the well-meaning parent: How much do you owe your kids? Is it better to be wholly devoted to the child's well-being, or should parents be focused on becoming their best self even if it means less time with the kids? Find Ourselves QoW: "I want to thank myself for [fill in the blank]." Tommy's Recommendation: Cotton Candy Grapes (if you're budget can sustain them), and https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/dr-harold-s-koplewicz (Dr. Harold Koplewicz on Armchair Experts) Dusty's Recommendation: The "Life Advice" Segment on https://www.theringer.com/ryen-russillo-podcast (The Ryen Russillo Podcast) LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dustinriedesel/?hl=en (@dustinriedesel) and https://www.instagram.com/tommycooksey/?hl=en (@tommycooksey)

Trent Tallent is a man of many, well, talents. Talking with The Lost Boys, he focuses primarily on his experience in endurance training and what it's taught him about commitment, results, and the long-term effects of choosing difficult experiences. The Lost Boy who writes these episode summaries will add some personal commentary in saying that this was one of his favorite conversations in a while. Find Ourselves QoW: "What do I have to offer in a Romantic Relationship? What do I want to receive?" Tommy's Recommendation: Slingshot Coffee Dusty's Recommendation: Get yourself a great pair of running shoes! Trent's Recommendation: The Garmin Alpha GPS Dog Collar LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram @dustinriedesel & @tommycooksey

Tommy almost gets in a fight while coaching a youth basketball game. Dusty tries to convince Tommy of the life-changing power of running 26.2 miles. Find Ourselves QoW: "Are any of my insecurities hurting anyone else by accident?" Tommy's Recommendation: Get a massage (His recent visit: The Now) Dusty's Recommendation: What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram @dustinriedesel & @tommycooksey

Garrett Gore played 4 years of Division 1 baseball at University of North Carolina, including two trips to the finals of the College World Series. Today, he's a sports agent third, father second, and husband first. The Lost Boys chat with Garrett about prioritizing principles, and how that has granted stability even through the most trying of times. Find Ourselves QoW: "What have I accomplished recently that would have shocked me a year ago?" Tommy's Recommendation: @FeedingTheFrasers on Instagram Dusty's Recommendation: The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu Dusty's Recommendation: Sous Vide for the meats! LLWL: The only difference in being lost and being on an adventure is a sense of curiosity. Help us continue to develop by rating and reviewing the podcast. It is hugely appreciated. You can follow Dusty or Tommy on Instagram @dustinriedesel & @tommycooksey