Taking Chances - Why not you?
Bold moves, big dreams, and the people who made them happen. In this podcast, we uncover the stories of those who bet on themselves—why they did it, how they pushed through, and what it took to turn risk into reward.
Feeling the itch to chase your own dream? Start that podcast. Write that book. Take the leap. ✅
Want to share your story with me, send me an email at: [email protected]
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 88 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2025
Taking Chances - Episode 20 - Kevin Bullard
🎙️ Podcast Intro: Kevin Bullard Today’s guest is the kind of man who doesn’t just chase greatness—he pedals, swings, and drives straight through it.
Born during a snowstorm in Rome, Georgia and raised…
Taking Chances - Episode 19 - Phil Young
🎙️ Taking Chances – Why Not You? with Phil Young!!!
Phil is living proof that chasing big dreams—on foot and in business—can lead to extraordinary places. Meet Phil Young, owner of Fleet Feet Davenpor…
Taking Chances - Episode 18 - Beth Jannery
Welcome back to Taking Chances – Why Not You?, the show where bold moves, transformative stories, and fearless leadership take center stage.
Today’s guest is someone who doesn’t just shape narratives…
Taking Chances - Episode 17 - Brian Doerfeld
🎙️ “Today’s guest is Brian Doerrfeld – a Quad Cities native whose journey is a testament to resilience and reinvention. Growing up immersed in golf and sports, Brian’s early years were defined by ath…
Taking Chances - Episode 16 - Michele Hartwig
Michele Hartwig is a passionate runner, race director, and all-around trail enthusiast from Crystal Lake, Illinois. Michele has chased personal goals with precision and heart—like the time she ran 63…
Taking Chances - Episode 15 - Erin Montgomery
Today's guest embodies endurance, dedication, and heart. Meet Erin Montgomery, a force of nature from Clinton, Iowa, where she lives with her partner Todd and their four loyal labs. By day, she’s sha…
Taking Chances - Episode 14 - Mark Ironfield
🎙️ Welcome to Taking Chances – Why Not You? – the podcast that celebrates bold moves, relentless grit, and the power of transformation.
Today’s guest is living proof that it’s never too late to chase …
Taking Chances - Episode 13 - Brandon Bartz
🎙️Taking Chances: Why Not You? Episode Featuring Brandon Bartz
What do you get when you mix adrenaline, vision, grit—and just a little bit of crazy? You get Brandon Bartz.
In this episode of Taking Cha…
Taking Chances - Episode 12 - Michelle Juehring
Welcome back to Taking Chances – Why Not You?—the show that celebrates transformation, resilience, and the people who lead with heart. Today’s guest is the force behind one of the most iconic road ra…
Taking Chances - Episode 11 - Stephen Paul
Straight from the bayou country - West Monroe, LA, Stephen Paul’s music is inspired by his cajun roots and classic country. Combining a traditional 90’s country style with a modern country sound, Ste…
Taking Chances - Episode 10 Evan Kilstrom
Taking Chances – Why Not You? —the podcast where we dive into the bold moves, the big dreams, and the everyday people who prove that the impossible is just a dare waiting to be answered.
Next week's g…
Taking Chances - Episode 9 John Byrne
Join us for an electrifying episode with Dr. John Byrne, Professor Emeritus at St. Ambrose University, professional speaker, and expert in goal setting and motivation—
Taking Chances is now proudly su…
Taking Chances - Episode 8 - John DeDoncker
🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 Ultra-running fans, get ready for an inspiring conversation with none other than John DeDoncker—a legend in endurance sports! John is an 8-time Leadville Trail 100 finisher, a …
Taking Chances - Episode 7 - Michael Wardian
Welcome to Taking Chances - Why not you? where we dive deep into the minds of the world's best athletes, thinkers, and visionaries. Today, I had the absolute privilege of sitting down with a true leg…
Taking Chances - Episode 6 - Curt Johnston
I had the privilege of sitting down with Curt Johnston, a 2018 Leadville 100 Trail Race finisher, for a conversation packed with grit, determination, and a whole lot of heart. We reflected on his ear…
Taking Chances - Episode 5 - Pat Angerer
Hey everyone, quick heads-up—this episode’s audio is a little rough. I got a new camera, and somehow the recording defaulted to the computer’s mic instead of our fancy setup. Rookie mistake, but the …
Taking Chances - Episode 4 - Mark Dowdle
I recently had the opportunity to interview Mark Dowdle, who has won the Wausau Limitless last man standing ultra marathon two years in a row. This year he ran for 39 hours and covered 158 miles. We …
Freestyle - Episode 1 - OB and Kyle
Our first attempt at doing this. We talk about running and all kinds of other stupid stuff.
Taking Chances - Episode 3 - Pat Miletich
Pat sits down with me and we talk about our Mom's, what it was like growing up, Running, Training, Work, Business and of course we couldn't do this without talking about the 2016 Leadville Trail 100 …