))
Episode 62: Brendan Leonard on Running, Creativity, and Avoiding a Real Job
Manage episode 328784357 series 2912289
Content provided by almostthere. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by almostthere or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
On this episode: The Far Side, browser tabs, YouTube analytics, and reluctant running. We’re talking with Brendan Leonard, illustrator, writer, film maker and ultra trail runner and creator of Semi-Rad.com.
Show Notes- 00:35 – Introducing Brendan Leonard
- 02:55 – The story behind the birth of Semi-Rad.com
- 09:50 – Where did you get started writing?
- 14:20 – Sources of inspiration
- 20:15 – What are the things that grab your attention these days?
- 22:15 – How Brendan got into outdoor adventures
- 28:45 – Making adventure films
- 35:58 – YouTube analytics fun and “going viral”
- 42:40 – A typical week in the life of Brendan Leonard
- 45:20 – What inspired you to get into ultra running?
- 55:30 – Browser tabs throw-down
- 60:00 – Wrapping up
- Find Brendan online at Semi-Rad.com
- REI Presents: How to Run 100 Miles
- Follow Brendan on Instagram @semi_rad
Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/
Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/
Send us a voice message! https://www.speakpipe.com/AlmostThere
Our Co-hosts
- Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
- Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen web: AdventurUsWomen.com
- Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net
Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.
The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.
96 episodes
Share
