

The Born Primitive Podcast
Born Primitive
On the new Born Primitive Podcast, you’ll hear from Born Primitive co-founder and CEO Bear Handlon, VP Tony Strasiser, core members of the Born Primitive team, as well as athletes, business leaders, thinkers, entrepreneurs, and others about ways you can take your life and pursuits to the next level.
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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 5min
Protecting the Future of Hunting: A Conversation with Dan Gates on Wildlife Management
Dan Gates is the Executive Director at Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management and serves on multiple sportsmen’s and conservation organizations including the Colorado Trappers & Predators Hunters Association, the Colorado Wildlife Council and serves on the Board of Directors for Fur Takers of America.
He is an avid outdoorsman and the owner of Colorado Rid-A-Critter, a wildlife control business in Canon City, CO
You can learn more about Dan at cowildlifecouncil.org
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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 7min
Street Parking Founder Miranda Alcaraz: Balancing Fitness, Family and Success
Miranda is the co-creator of Street Parking, a fitness program designed to help people with limited time, space, or equipment integrate fitness into their daily lives. You can learn more about Street Parking at streetparking.com.
Follow Miranda on Instagram @fearlessmiranda
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Aug 6, 2024 • 47min
Injury Prevention and Recovery with CrossFit Games’ Head Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Sean Rockett
Dr. Sean Rockett is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, particularly known for his work with CrossFit athletes. He has served as the Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the CrossFit Games since 2012 and is himself a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and an avid triathlete.Dr. Rockett is releasing a new book titled "Where Does It Hurt?" focused on injury prevention for athletes, workers, and service personnel. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Navy SEAL Foundation.You can follow Dr. Rockett on Instagram @321gomd and visit 321gomd.com to learn more about injury prevention.To check out our brand visit: https://bornprimitive.com/Follow us on Instagram @bornprimitiveSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: @BornPrimitiveApparel

Jul 30, 2024 • 56min
Nick “Chewy” Albin: How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Shaped My Life and Purpose - Ep. 52
Nick "Chewy” Albin is the creator of Chewjitsu, a popular YouTube channel dedicated to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Grappling. His videos offer insights on improving training and lifestyle both on and off the mat.
Check out his YouTube content at Chewbjj, and for jiu-jitsu enthusiasts, his e-book "Focused Jiu Jitsu" is available at chewjitsutraining.com.
Nick also hosts The Chewjitsu Podcast, covering topics like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA, training, diet, health, injury prevention, Q&A sessions, and interviews.
Follow him on Instagram @chewjitsu.
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Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
5x CrossFit Champion Mat Fraser: The Extreme Discipline it Took to Succeed - Ep. 51
Mat Fraser, a five-time CrossFit champion, discusses his transition from athlete to entrepreneur, launching an app for athletes, new affiliate programming for gyms, building a supplement brand, sacrifices in his athletic journey, importance of military spouses in CrossFit, and extreme dedication of elite athletes like Kobe Bryant.

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
Wildfit Founder Eric Edmeades: Debunking Misconceptions Around Nutrition and Practical Advice For Optimal Living - Ep. 50
Today’s guest is Eric Edmeades, an author, speaker, entrepreneur and leading expert in Behavioral Change Dynamics.
Eric is the author of The Evolution Gap, and Post Diabetic. He is also the founder and CEO of the WILDFIT® health transformation program. You can find the podcast UNFORGETTABLE on all major platforms.
Learn more at ericedmeades.com and keep up with Eric on Instagram @ericedmeades.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 58min
Hollywood Stuntman Kevin Cassidy: Falling Down to Find Yourself - Ep. 49
Kevin Cassidy is a seasoned Hollywood stuntman known for his work on blockbuster films such as The Dark Knight Rises, The Other Guys, and numerous Marvel movies. In addition to his stunt career, he founded Ninja Nation and authored his memoir, Falling Down to Find Myself. Kevin's life philosophy emphasizes that who you are is more important than what you are.
You can learn more about Kevin at https://kevincass.com/
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 24min
Navy SEAL Commander Sean Glass: Mission-Driven Leadership - Setting Your Team Up for Success - Ep. 48
On today's episode, Bear and Tony talk to Sean Glass.
Sean is a former Navy Seal, combat leader, COO and, currently, a leadership instructor at Echelon Front. Upon returning from combat duty in Iraq, Sean was put in charge of training West Coast Seal teams.
Follow Sean on Instagram @seanglassactual and learn more about Echelon Front at echelonfront.com
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Jun 25, 2024 • 46min
CrossFit Champion Sam Briggs: Strength, Resilience, and a Champion's Mindset - Ep. 47
On today's show, Bear and Tony talk to Crossfit champion, Sam Briggs.
Sam is best known for winning the 2013 CrossFit Games where she was declared the Fittest Woman on Earth. She’s qualified for the CrossFit Games many times, finishing in the top five, four times.
Before getting into CrossFit, Sam was a firefighter with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service. She took a break from firefighting to focus full time on CrossFit, but retired from CrossFit in 2022 to return to life as a firefighter.
In 2020, Sam released her autobiography, Start Your Engines: My Unstoppable CrossFit Journey.
You can follow Sam on Instagram @bicepslikebriggs.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 28min
WWII Veteran Ben Miller: Recounting Experiences from D-Day to Liberation - Bonus Episode
D-Day Series: Bonus Episode
Ben Miller, a WWII veteran and former 82nd Airborne Division medic, recounts his experiences from landing on Utah Beach in Normandy to the liberation of concentration camps. Despite being in active combat zones, Miller, marked with the red cross of a medic, carried no weapon. His duties focused on evacuating the wounded and providing medical aid to all in need, showcasing the courage and compassion of non-combat roles during the war.
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