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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast

The Legend of the Death Race Podcast

Tony Matesi

Listen to the legends of past Death Racers as they tell tales of the Courage, Power, and Wisdom it takes to conquer all of life's obstacles. Hear humans from all walks of life share their legends of conquering fear, overcoming obesity, defeating inner demons, and pushing far beyond the perceived limits of human potential. Join me as we dive deep into these stories that have only recently emerged from one of the world's most challenging races. This is the Legend of the Death Race Podcast.
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Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the nineteenth episode of the podcast, we switched things up and brought together two Death Racers, Clay Speakman and Anthony Sinopoli, for a discussion on building relationships and hacking the Death Race. These two racers participated in the 2019 Death Race - The Journey, a throwback to the best Death Race challenges from years past. While this iteration of the Death Race was a team event, these two were not partners but still found themselves working together to conquer the obstacles thrown their way. Throughout the episode, these two provide insightful tidbits on how to skirt the gray areas of a race with no rulebook. In this episode you'll hear about how they dedicated their training to this event, sleep hacks, the importance of evaluating risk vs. reward -- in the race and in life, and the importance of knowing your weaknesses and putting the work in to strengthen them. Tune in to hear Clay and Anthony's legends.

Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!

If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today!

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💀What's Up in My World:

If you're interested in my legend, my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is available Now Available at book stores nationwide in paperback and hardcover. The audiobook is currently with my editor and should be available very soon. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.

To stay up to date on my latest adventures you can follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - On a Quest to Earn a Skull with Abe Mikell | LotDR Episode 005
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10/24/19 • 48 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you'll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the fifth episode of the podcast, I connect with Abe Mikell from Virginia who has competed in two Death Races. He's on a mission to earn his first skull and he's working with Rob Barger of Redpath Performance (who was on episode three of this podcast) to train up and make the adjustments he will need in order to earn a beloved Death Race skull. Tune in to hear Abe's legend thus far.

Enjoy the show and thanks for listening! Also please, make sure you subscribe to the show and if you're enjoying it, please leave a review. ☺️

📚Book Mentions:

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💀What's Up in My World:

If you're interested in my legend, the book will be released on Amazon and Audible VERY soon. To stay informed on the release, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.

To stay up to date on my latest adventures you can follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - Death Race from the Early Days with Anthony Capone | LotDR Episode 037
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07/23/20 • 63 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the thirty-seventh episode of the podcast, we connect with Anthony Capone who first started participating in Death Race all the way back in 2008. You're in for a real treat with this episode as we go back in time and review some of the crazy challenges faced over the years. Tune in to find out why Anthony kept coming back for more and more after each year, to learn some fun history about the Death Race, and hear how the race helped Anthony to develop the confidence to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Enjoy the show and thank you so much for tuning in.

Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Also, don't forget to leave a review. This podcast relies on its awesome listeners to keep things going so if you enjoy the show consider becoming a sustaining member today! It's easy and you can donate either $0.99/mo, $4.99/mo, or $9.99/mo. Sustaining Members gain access to a monthly zoom call with Tony. Oh, and please don't forget to take our listener feedback survey!

📚 Book Mentions:

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💀 What's Up in My World:

Taking a break for a week or two from summitting volcanos before heading back out for some more adventure!

Don't forget, my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is now available as an audiobook too!

Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - Mastering Emotions and Making Deals - Francis Gennarelli | LotDR Episode 036
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07/16/20 • 54 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the thirty-sixth episode of the podcast, we connect with Francis Gennarelli, owner of Mud Sweat Tears in Verona, NJ, who started racing competitively and fell in love with endurance events. Francis qualified and competed in all 3 Spartan Ultra World Championships in Iceland and Sweden taking 2nd place in his AG in 2019. He's a CPT, Spartan SGX Coach, and CrossFit L1 trainer. Hear about how Francis almost missed the start, how he got into this sport, the importance of mastering emotions, and the great art of making a deal. Enjoy the show and thank you so much for tuning in.

Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Also, don't forget to leave a review. This podcast relies on its awesome listeners to keep things going so if you enjoy the show consider becoming a sustaining member today! It's easy and you can donate either $0.99/mo, $4.99/mo, or $9.99/mo. Sustaining Members gain access to a monthly zoom call with Tony. Oh, and please don't forget to take our listener feedback survey!

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💀 What's Up in My World:

I summited Mt Hood and Mt Adams over the past two weekends.
Don't forget, my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is now available as an audiobook too!

Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - Overcoming Adversity and Loss with Lauren Cisneros | LotDR Episode 031
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06/11/20 • 46 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the thirty-first episode of the podcast, we connect with Lauren Cisneros who considers herself the everyday person and athlete who uses these events as a way to overcome adversity. Lauren entered the Death Race with little preparation but a whole lot of motivation to overcome any obstacles thrown her way. After losing two people that she deeply loved and cared for, her mother and a close friend, she decided to take on the Death Race as a way to overcome the adversity of her loss. Lauren shares her story of how she overcame self-doubt and used her loss as the fuel for her why to battle the unknowns of the Death Race. Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!

If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today

📚Book Mentions:

⤵️Follow the Guest:

💀What's Up in My World:

My legend is available now in my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom. The Audiobook is awaiting Audible approval. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.

Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - Pro Snowboarder Turned Death Race Champion - Don Schwartz | LotDR Episode 027
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05/14/20 • 55 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the twenty-seventh episode of the podcast, we get to hear the legend of Don Schwartz. Don has a legend the goes far beyond that of the Death Race. In the early days of snowboarding, Don became one of the first few professionals in the sport, from magazine articles to documentaries, he's had a life full of adventure. As someone who has suffered more than most after surviving a crash in the early 90s, he came equipped to handle the Death Race with a "can-do" attitude. Tune in to hear how this incredible human overcame tremendous adversities and never let anything stop him from living his best life. After recording this episode, I felt incredibly motivated and I hope you will too. Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!

If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today

📚Book Mentions:

⤵️Follow the Guest:

💀What's Up in My World:

My legend is available now in my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom. The Audiobook is complete and will be released in the coming weeks. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.

Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.

Photo Credit: Christian Hrab

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - The Formidable Leyla Di Cori | LotDR Episode 045

The Formidable Leyla Di Cori | LotDR Episode 045

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09/17/20 • 77 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In Episode 45 we catch up with Leyla Di Cori, a veteran of both the ‘old’ and ‘new’ Death Races. Up until two months ago, Leyla had spent the better part of the past decade training for the day where she would finally earn her skull. That is, until earlier this summer when she received a diagnosis of cancer. Listen as she tells her story with humor and authenticity; reminding us how lucky we are to have suffered together and calls upon her death race family to give her the strength to overcome her biggest obstacle yet.

Catch episodes weekly by subscribing. If your platform has reviews please, leave a review. This podcast relies on its excellent listeners to keep things going, so if you enjoy the show, consider becoming a sustaining member today! It's easy, and you can donate either $0.99/mo, $4.99/mo, or $9.99/mo. Sustaining Members gain access to a monthly zoom call with Tony. Oh, and please don't forget to take our listener feedback survey!

⤵️ Follow the Guest:

Book mentions:

💀 What's Up in My World:

The planet is on fire and the air here is unsafe to be out in. So, currently, I'm getting a great workout in patience.

Don't forget, my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is now available as an audiobook too!

Stay up to date on my latest adventures, follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com.

This episode of the Legend of the Death Race Podcast is brought to you by: Trail Toes, A Phenomenal, Ultra-Extreme Anti-Friction Foot Cream.

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Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the twentieth episode of the podcast, I connect with Brandon Bonser, who competed in two Death Races. After a visit to a doctor and finding out he was suffering from high blood pressure, Brandon knew he needed to shift his life's trajectory. Before the doctor visit, Brandon did like many do and put career above all else, but knowing that formula would likely lead to an early grave, he decided to make a drastic change. Tune in to hear how he went from having high blood pressure to finishing the 50-hour crucible, SEALFIT Kokoro, and seeking more by heading out to the Death Race in 2013 and 2014.

Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!

If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today!

📚Book Mentions:

🏃🏽‍♂️Event Mentions:

⤵️Follow the Guests:

💀What's Up in My World:

If you're interested in my legend, my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is available Now Available at book stores nationwide in paperback and hardcover. The audiobook is currently with my editor and should be available very soon. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.

To stay up to date on my latest adventures you can follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

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Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

In the eighteenth episode of the podcast, I connect with Chris Rice, an athlete for life who works on Wall Street as a technology professional. Chris has a lot of experience in the world of ultra-endurance sports, growing up as the military kid of a father who graduated from West Point Chris comes from a homelife where endurance is part of life. He competed in the Odyssey 24-Hour Adventure Race, some Ironmans, Badwater 135 Ultra, World's Toughest Mudder, and of course, the Death Race. Having competed in four Death Races, including the Winter Death Race, Team Death Race, and both Death Races before the "Final Death Race" and the resurrection of the Death Race in 2018, he has a lot of knowledge to share when it comes to overcoming life's obstacles.

Enjoy the show, and thank you for listening!

If you're enjoying the show and you haven't already, make sure you subscribe, please leave a review, and if you really love it, consider becoming a sustaining member today!

📚Book Mentions:

💀What's Up in My World:

If you're interested in my legend, my book The Legend of the Death Race: Conquering Life with Courage, Power, & Wisdom is available Now Available at book stores nationwide in paperback and hardcover. The audiobook is currently with my editor and should be available very soon. To stay informed on the announcement, please visit www.legendofthedeathrace.com and sign up for email updates.

To stay up to date on my latest adventures you can follow me on Instagram @thatenduranceguy or visit www.thatenduranceguy.com

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The Legend of the Death Race Podcast - Discovering the Joy of Endurance with Ronald Tortola | LotDR Episode 050
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11/19/20 • 42 min

Welcome to the Legend of the Death Race Podcast, where you’ll hear the legends of past Death Racers, new and old.

Ronald Tortola hails from Texas and was a life long athlete who came across endurance racing during the brief period of Death Race's absence. Participating in Hurricane Heats and Agoge, he thought he was prepared for the challenge of the Death Race. As he would soon discover, there is no race like The Death Race. Listen as Roland talks about the training, the tricks he learned from past death racers; and how, no matter what year you race in, that nothing quite prepares anyone for the adventure that becomes a legend.

Catch episodes weekly by subscribing. If your platform has reviews please, leave a review. This podcast relies on its excellent listeners to keep things going, so if you enjoy the show, consider becoming a sustaining member today! It's easy, and you can donate either $0.99/mo, $4.99/mo, or $9.99/mo. Sustaining Members gain access to a monthly zoom call with Tony. Oh, and please don't forget to take our listener feedback survey!

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How many episodes does The Legend of the Death Race Podcast have?

The Legend of the Death Race Podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does The Legend of the Death Race Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Fitness and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Legend of the Death Race Podcast?

The episode title 'The Ever Charitable Frank Fumich | LotDR Episode 043' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Legend of the Death Race Podcast?

The average episode length on The Legend of the Death Race Podcast is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Legend of the Death Race Podcast released?

Episodes of The Legend of the Death Race Podcast are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Legend of the Death Race Podcast?

The first episode of The Legend of the Death Race Podcast was released on Oct 2, 2019.

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