Why This Dad Races Dirt Bikes Through the Woods Every Weekend

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05/07/24 • 57 min

Just Some BS

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What kind of person races dirt bikes through the woods on purpose?

Meet Nate Meily—a full-time professional and weekend warrior who races Enduro and hair scramble dirt bike competitions up and down the East Coast.

In this hilarious and surprisingly deep episode, we break down what makes Enduro racing one of the most intense and misunderstood motorsports. Nate shares what it takes to compete, why flow matters more than speed, and how a chest protector once saved him from disaster.

We talk training, injuries, mental strategy, gear upgrades, and what happens when you burn a checkpoint and almost cost your best friend a championship. This one is raw, funny, and full of life lessons from the track.

⛓ Topics include:

Enduro vs. Hair Scramble: What’s the difference?
Why arm pump is the worst
How fast is too fast through the woods
Prepping your body and bike
Lessons from crashes and comebacks
The power of community in high-risk hobbies
Why endurance matters more than horsepower
What makes a good racer (and what doesn’t)

Whether you love racing, live for a weekend thrill, or just appreciate people chasing weird passions... this one’s worth the ride.

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What kind of person races dirt bikes through the woods on purpose?

Meet Nate Meily—a full-time professional and weekend warrior who races Enduro and hair scramble dirt bike competitions up and down the East Coast.

⛓ Topics include:

Enduro vs. Hair Scramble: What’s the difference?
Why arm pump is the worst
How fast is too fast through the woods
Prepping your body and bike
Lessons from crashes and comebacks
The power of community in high-risk hobbies
Why endurance matters more than horsepower
What makes a good racer (and what doesn’t)

Whether you love racing, live for a weekend thrill, or just appreciate people chasing weird passions... this one’s worth the ride.

🎙️ Like what you heard?
This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe.

Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more.

📱 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonstanchock/
🌐 Everything else: https://linktr.ee/BrandonStanchock

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Reinventing Yourself: Dan Sahd on Leaving TV for the Family Business

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What happens when the spotlight fades—and you have to start over?
Dan Sahd went from a career in morning television to joining the family scrap metal business. But this isn’t just a story about jobs—it’s about identity, ego, reinvention, and what it means to find purpose in a place you never expected.

Dan shares the raw truth about stepping out of a career that defined him—and how stepping into something unfamiliar helped him grow more than he imagined.

💥 In this episode:

Walking away from a dream job (and everything tied to it)
Why your title isn’t your identity
The emotional side of joining a family business
How to stop chasing validation and start creating real impact
Building a team culture that feels authentic—not performative

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, chasing something new, or stuck in between—this conversation hits hard, and it might just help you shift how you see success.

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How This Guy Turned a Fear of Snakes into a Scaled-Up Side Hustle

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What do you do when your dream snake costs $50,000?
If you're Ira Koser, you buy the two snakes that can make it—and build a business called Sizzlin’ Serpents.

In this episode, Ira breaks down the surprisingly strategic, scientific, and entrepreneurial world of exotic snake breeding. From tracking genetics to building customer trust, he’s grown a side hustle that’s equal parts passion project and serious operation—despite starting out terrified of snakes.

We talk ball python morphs, incubation, poop logs, and how one hobbyist turned a few snakes into 100+ and counting.

🐍 In this episode:

What makes a $50,000 snake worth the price
Why snake breeding is more about genetics than guts
How Ira turned his fear into fuel for building a business
The importance of incubation, feed tracking, and poop records
Tips for anyone turning a weird passion into a side hustle
Why Ira refuses to sell a snake that isn’t 100% ready

Whether you love snakes, hate them, or just admire anyone who’s all-in on their weird niche—this episode will surprise you.

🎙️ Like what you heard?
This podcast is just one part of the Just Some BS universe.

Follow host Brandon Stanchock for weekly BS-free takes on leadership, personal growth, company culture, AI, gaming, and more.

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