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Matt Johnson - American endurance runner, ultramarathoner, and former Iowa National Guard veteran who transitioned into full-time athletics after leaving the military. Based in Austin, Texas, he is known for his mental toughness, high-volume training, and participation in ultramarathons, marathons, and Ironman triathlons. He gained attention for his inspiring endurance challenges, including running across Texas, and promotes perseverance, discipline, and pushing personal limits.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro, Controversy After Mark Dowdle’s Episode, & More

00:00:00 – Intro & Struggles that Shaped Matt’s Life

00:10:02 – Moving to Texas with Nothing

00:13:01 – Ketone-IQ, Growing up Racing Go-Carts, & Visual Learning

00:18:55 – Building Partnerships & Being Authentic

00:28:33 – Learning from The Nelk Boys

00:33:28 – Jelly Roll’s Fitness Journey

00:35:35 – Pace Shaming is Over

00:38:58 – Matt’s Mom’s Work Ethic While Growing Up

00:42:31 – Who’s Inspired Matt

00:46:13 – Internet Beef & DMing People on Instagram

00:50:05 – Truett, Leadville, & Having a Ride-or-Die in Life

00:54:15 – Basing Work Around Family

00:59:10 – Seeing Others Win

01:06:44 – Matt’s Goals: Noble Protein

01:13:08 – Dealing with Hate from Outsiders

01:21:48 – Hate From James Lawrence

01:35:13 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Nicotine, Crispy Creme, & McDonalds

01:37:34 – Forward is Still a Pace: Day by Day

01:45:29 – Matt’s Experience in Oregon: Lift. Run. Shoot.

01:50:03 – “Hogwatch” & Final Thoughts

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We’re back with a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! This week we’re covering the new Bush Dragons film, nostalgia from high school, current favorite movies & TV shows, and more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro, Controversy After Mark Dowdle’s Episode, & More

00:07:34 – Feedback from the Bush Dragons 4 Film

00:09:36 – The New Zip-Up Woobie Jacket & James’ Little Poker Suit

00:15:09 – Lindsey Clancey, The Cornell 7, & Sydney Sweeney

00:17:21 – Snake Bites, Bloody Knuckles, and Eraser Burns

00:24:48 – Moab 240 & the Chicago Marathon

00:28:23 – Favorite Comments from James’ Solo Episode

00:34:23 – TV Movies & Shows: Obsession & Mobland

00:39:47 – Bush Dragon Film: Cam’s Thoughts

00:46:47 – Ketone IQ Shoot & Cactus Jack Buck

00:48:41 – Final Thoughts

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Mark Dowdle - American ultramarathon runner and endurance athlete from the Minnesota area. He played football and lacrosse at the University of St. Thomas before taking up running after college.

Mark has become particularly known for backyard ultras, in which runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. In 2026, he won the Arrowhead 135, the Wausaultra Backyard Ultra, and the Last Soul Ultra in Germany, where he completed 94 loops - about 395 miles over 94 hours.

He also won the 306-mile BPN Go One More (G1M) Ultramarathon earlier in 2026. His Last Soul performance has put him on the 2027 Big Dog's Backyard Ultra Individual World Championship roster, where he currently holds a 94-loop qualifying performance.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Mark’s Backyard Ultra Race

00:09:43 – The Spirit of Competition: How to Get an Edge

00:13:44 – What if Ello was Courtney Dauwalter?

00:20:35 – Preparation & a Mental Edge

00:27:16 – Mind Games During the Backyard Ultra Race

00:31:26 – Rivals: Self Discovery

00:33:27 – Mindset Shift: Dark Moments Are Only Temporary

00:40:57 – Why a Good Crew is Important

00:46:40 – Disbelief, Struggle, & Being Honest with Yourself in Races

00:59:37 – 24 Hour Backyard Simulation & Strength from Others

01:05:02 – Rewards: Earning, Chasing, & Suffering

01:12:38 – Using Pain to Foster Beauty in Life

01:21:10 – Building a Dream on Faith & Hard Work

01:28:27 – Working with BPN

01:31:10 – rappid. Sponsorship and Speedland Shoes

01:34:37 – Taking 159 Souls: Backyard Ultra

01:36:47 – Publicity & Limits in Competition

01:46:30 – Howling in Races: Where it Started

01:48:23 – The Average of the Last 5 Years of Races

01:50:04 – Inspiration from Mike Egan

01:53:36 – Negatives in the Ultra Running Space

01:59:00 – F**k, Marry, Kill: Backyard Ultras, Lacrosse, or the Calendar Club

02:02:11 – Living and Navigating a Life of High Standards

02:05:46 – Hunger to Reach High Goals

02:09:27 – What Mark Wants to Instil in His Future Children

02:11:22 – Final Thoughts

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We’re back with a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! This week we’re covering more controversy with doping in ultra races, football, the cancel culture, and more!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro: Topics You Didn’t Need to Know About

00:08:03 – “Doping” in Ultra Races & Jealousy from Weak Minds

00:21:00 – Jeff Browning Health Update

00:22:46 – James’ High School Paintball Story

00:26:39 – Oregon Ducks Football

00:30:29 – Jimmy Kimmel Show, Gas Prices, & the Paul Brothers

00:35:39 – Jelly Roll’s First Elk Hunt

00:39:08 – Cancel Culture

00:41:20 – James’ First Solo Episode

00:42:34 – The End of the Bentley Giveaway

00:50:08 – Stop Sexualizing Big Jugs Joke

00:52:04 – Mark Dowdle & Other Upcoming Guests

00:55:06 – Final Thoughts

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Join James Williams aka Gideon for a solo podcast. Cam is out hunting so James is going to cover questions you guys asked on Instagram, some of his background, random thoughts, and more!

Let us know in the comments if you want James to do another one of these episodes!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro, Why People Call James Gideon, & Tackle Football

00:11:17 – Making Goals That Scare You

00:16:42 – Find Someone that Supports Your Goals

00:18:09 – The Misogi Challenge: Do Something Hard Each Year

00:20:42 – Creeps on Instagram

00:23:03 – Doing What You Say You're Going to Do

00:25:02 – How Being Around Cam Has Changed James

00:26:46 – How James Met Cam

00:27:33 – Photography Gear: Just a Button Pusher

00:28:09 – Overhyped & Underrated Products in the Fitness Industry

00:29:35 – Films that Inspire James

00:30:55 – Hog Aesthetics

00:31:38 – Israel & BB…No Comments

00:32:13 – What James’ First Backyard Ultra Would Be

00:33:24 – Cam & James’ In-N-Order

00:34:55 – How to Become a Man

00:36:17 – “For the Lore” Motto

00:41:09 – Depression? Get Out the Door & Do Something

00:44:21 – Rotten Apples Aren’t Applesauce

00:46:20 – Final Thoughts

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