Vol State: It's All About the People

Season 2 - Episode #36 - Ana Kendall

Season 2 concludes with Ana telling us about all the people who helped her do this race after she was motivated by her husband's completion in 2022 - and in fact, he sign

Season 2 - Jess Henley

Jess is no April Fool. What a great way to end Season 2 - Jess talks about her DNF in 2024 and then her road to redemption in 2025. It's long but it will take you all the

Season 2 - Episode #34 - Susan Holland - Road Angel

Road Angel galore. Susan's first time on the podcast and she tells what it is she cares most about. You'll be gripped as i was by her desire to help the runners do the ra

Season 2 - Episode #33 - Jon Winchester

Jon recounts his memorable moments, giving tips all along the way.

Season 2 - Episode #32 - Taylor Hinson - Road Angel

Tay's Stop and Flop is a well known Road Angel stop that pops up after a very long stretch of gradual climbing. This is Tay's second appearance on the show and her vetera

Season 2 – Episode #31 – The Trauma Bonded Trash Pandas

I didn’t think we could pull it off but we did. 6 of them and 1 of me on one episode. Laughter galore. Some of the audio isn’t perfect given some members had to call in f

Season 2 – Episode #30 – Justin Correro (with guest appearance by Eric Houser)

Justin showed up to talk about how he owed this race to Eric, who’s still standing by him as you see him make cameo appearances in this episode. I love episodes like this

Season 2 – Episode #29 – Shannon Ellis

Placing 8th, Shannon finished in 5 days, 22 hours and 44 minutes. Fortunately she found more time to talk with me on the podcast. This entire interview is peppered with u

Season 2 – Episode #28 – Jon Klaus

Jon was part of the Trauma Bonded Trash Pandas too. His stories, though, take you through the course helping you visualize everything from the road.

Season 2 – Episode #27 – Eric Houser

This is a prelude to “The Justin Correro story” coming soon. Eric had me laughing the whole way as he had to drag his little sociable “puppy” down the road, away from tal

Season 2 - Episode #26 - Charlotte Williams - Road Angel

Road Angel Extreme. She started last year and was with Kay Bartley on a podcast episode that you can see in season one. And this year, she comes back telling us all the c

Season 2 - Episode #25 - Mike Piggott

Mike wants to show you how an introvert was able to conquer vol state and maybe even changed a little bit of his introversion. Listen to his story and be uplifted.

Season 2 - Episode #24 - Paige Mack

Save this podcast to listen to when you're in need of an energy drink. Listening to Paige will save you money for that Red Bull or Monster drink. She has more energy and

Season 2 - Episode #23 - Shane Blevins

Shane is the last Road Angel we get to see. That's enough of a hint. Shane tells us how this Road Angel station evolved and the joy it gives and receives.

Season 2 - Episode #22 - Jessica Durand

Jessica also applied lessons learned in 2024 to a big success in 2025. She and another "Jess" did the whole race together so that makes for a Jess story (this other woman

Season 2 - Episode #21 - Scotty Adkison

Scotty did this race just two months after surgery and with a tendon issue; yet he still had a great experience and gives many pointers in this episode.

Season 2 - Episode #20 - Jessica Speakman

Another member of the Trash Pandas, Jessica is just as funny as the others. It was great having the different perspectives of the team member. This team travelled at leas

Season 2 - Episode #19 - Chris Fox

Chris simulated Vol State during the interview but not by choice. The internet was messed up in his house so he went to another building (a barn) on his property to conne

Season 2 - Episode #18 - Pat & Kim McHenry

The McHenri have a long history at Vol State and took me back to my beginnings in 2014. Although they didn't do 2025, they have stories galore. This father/daughter team

Season 2 - Episode #17 - Erin Dupey

Erin holds a very special place in my heart and in the hearts of any who have been near her or even heard her "broadcasts" on WLAV TV - her videos form the field. This ep