Sarah Calhoun
Sarah Calhoun is the founder of Red Ants Pants, a women’s workwear company based in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. A former outdoor instructor and trail-crew leader, she launched the business in 2006 after years of working in pants that didn’t fit. She also founded the Red Ants Pants Music Festival and leads the Red Ants Pants Foundation, which supports women’s leadership and rural communities.
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Ron Schara
Ron Schara is an outdoor writer, television producer, and the creator of Minnesota Bound. A former Minneapolis Tribune and Star Tribune outdoors columnist, he launched the show in 1995 with his black Lab, Raven, and later hosted ESPN’s Backroads with Ron and Raven. Before any of that, he was a music student who wanted to be the next Andy Williams.
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Mike Perry
Mike Perry is a New York Times bestselling author, humorist, speaker, musician, volunteer firefighter, and first responder from rural Wisconsin. Raised on a dairy farm, he worked summers as a Wyoming ranch hand, became a registered nurse, and eventually built a writing career rooted in rural people, places, and work. He has written more than 25 books, including Population: 485, and performs with his band, The Long Beds.
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Ed Roberson
Ed Roberson is the creator and host of Mountain & Prairie, a podcast and platform about the people shaping the future of the American West through its land, communities, and culture. In this conversation, we trace the path that took him from a small town in eastern North Carolina and a conventional career in real estate to conservation work and a creative side project that eventually became his full-time work.
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Will Harris
Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman and the owner of White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia, where his family has farmed since 1866. After spending more than 20 years running a conventional monoculture cattle operation, Will began dismantling the industrial model and rebuilding the farm around animal welfare, healthy soil, natural cycles, and a radically traditional approach to agriculture.
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April Vokey
April Vokey has spent 25 years building a life around fishing. She decided to pursue professional fishing at 18, started her first business at 21, guided for steelhead in British Columbia, created the television series Shorelines, launched Anchored with April Vokey, and built Anchored Outdoors into an education platform and community for anglers.
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Tyler Sharp
Tyler Sharp is a documentary photographer, writer, filmmaker, and the founder, CEO, and editor in chief of Modern Huntsman, an independent publication focused on hunting, conservation, food, culture, and wild places. In this conversation, we trace the path that took him from USC film school to the Tanzanian bush, years of traveling and working around the world, and eventually building Modern Huntsman.
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Steve Seger
After every guest conversation on Longfire, I save one piece of advice that stayed with me. For episode 40, I went back through all 26 interviews and grouped those ideas into five themes: expect the work to be hard, choose direction over activity, build the work around a life you actually want, remember that people are the point, and stay teachable.
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Steve Smith
Steve Smith has spent nearly 30 years at the intersection of technology, strategy, and operations, with a career spanning startups, IBM, TSIA, 8x8, and now Intelligence by Intent, where he helps law firms put AI to work.
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Rick Wittenbraker
Rick Wittenbraker has built a career by following curiosity into rooms he was not necessarily planning to enter. His path has included private equity in Latin America, commodities trading, a medical device startup, YETI’s early growth, angel investing, and more than a decade helping grow Howler Brothers.
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Steve Seger
In this short solo episode, Steve explains why Pieces of Impact is becoming Longfire and what the new name represents. Longfire will continue sharing conversations with builders, athletes, outdoorsmen, entrepreneurs, creators, and original people with worlds worth stepping into, but with a clearer mission: to tell stories worth gathering around.
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Kate and Brandon Couden
Kate and Brandon Couden are the husband-and-wife team behind CrossFit Grandview in Columbus, Ohio. Brandon started the gym in 2009 after taking over the old Rogue Fitness gym with almost no resources, a small private loan, and only 14 members.
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Dr. Paul Sereno
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Sereno, a paleontologist, professor, explorer, artist, author, teacher, and one of the closest things you will find to a real-life Indiana Jones.
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Aaron Foss
Aaron Foss is a serial entrepreneur who has built five companies, including Nomorobo, the service that has stopped billions of unwanted robocalls and spam texts. Nomorobo was acquired by Applause Group in August 2023.
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Steve Seger
In this solo episode of Pieces of Impact, I walk through four unrelated rabbit holes I went down recently: Darth Bane and the Rule of Two in Star Wars, trained protection dogs that can cost around $90,000 or more, a quick oral report on redfish, and the federal duck stamp.
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Carter Huff
In this episode, I sit down with Carter Huff, an Army veteran and the man behind Bogey’s Barn. Carter invited me up to his place to record this conversation inside the pole barn he is turning into a home gym, training space, and brand named after his basset hound, Bogey.
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Scott Trench
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Trench, former CEO of BiggerPockets and host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, to talk about financial independence, career leverage, house hacking, and the path that took him from early employee to leading one of the biggest real estate education platforms.
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Joe Simonds
Joe Simonds is an author and co-founder of Salt Strong, a fishing education, content, membership, tackle, and community business he started with his brother Luke after leaving financial services.
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Carter Dorsch
In this episode, I sit down with Carter Dorsch, co-owner of 98 Real Estate Group, to talk about real estate on Florida’s Forgotten Coast, including Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Hurricane Michael, and what makes the area so unique.
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Joe Cermele
In this episode, I sit down with Joe Cermele to talk about his career in fishing media, from Field & Stream and Outdoor Life to MeatEater and now building Cut & Retie as an independent show. We get into writing, storytelling, creative freedom, audience trust, sponsors, and what it actually looks like to build a media business around your own voice.
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Zak Herbstreit
In this episode, I sit down with Zak Herbstreit, former Ohio State player and now host of Off Script at On3, to talk about his transition from football into sports media, why On3 felt like the right fit, and what he is learning as he builds his voice in the college football world.
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Steve Seger
In this solo episode, I explore the Mitch Rompola world-record buck controversy, the behind-the-scenes world of the Masters, the St. Joe Company’s Northwest Florida land empire, and a theory about how the Great Pyramid was built.
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Steve Seger
In this solo episode, I walk through four topics I’ve been thinking about lately: AI-generated Star Wars videos on YouTube, the Blue Zones documentary on longevity, a farm and community business model that really caught my attention, and an old parable about aging parents.
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Mike Truitt
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Truitt to talk about his path from inside sales to business ownership, what it looked like to buy Disney McLane with his business partner, Craig, in 2007, and how they grew and eventually sold the company.
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Justin Inacio
In this episode, I sit down with Justin Inacio, a Team Canada silver medalist, 3x All American at Ohio State, and current professional lacrosse player, to talk about the growth of lacrosse, what life actually looks like in the pro game, and the path that took him from Canada to Columbus.
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Steve Seger
This is a solo episode where I walk through four topics I’ve been digging into lately: Parkinson’s Law, why sinks are placed outside bathrooms, a black belt coaching Ohio State’s defensive line, and whether an R-rated Darth Vader movie could actually work.
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Willie Austing
In this episode, I sit down with independent country artist Willie Austing to talk about his path into music, his new EP Outgrown, and what it actually takes to build a craft over time. We get into songwriting, recording, early live shows, and the reality of developing skills across multiple areas at once.
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Michael Alberse
Michael Alberse joins Pieces of Impact to talk about his path from building out a cargo van in college to living in it while working at Google, all while stacking capital and learning how to invest with more intention.
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Steele Chambers
Steele Chambers joins Pieces of Impact to talk about his path from growing up in Georgia to Ohio State, his stops in the NFL, and what life looks like in the UFL. We get into a typical day in camp and how he’s started building a voice in media through his Tape Talk breakdowns and the Bobby Carpenter show.
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Steve Seger
In this solo episode, I hit four topics I’ve been thinking about lately: the surprisingly interesting history of the spoon fishing lure, the new Harry Potter HBO series, why I’m all-in on the Red Rising books, and how I’m trying to stand out with authentic outreach in an AI-heavy world.
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Jakob James
Jakob James joins Pieces of Impact to talk about his journey from Cincinnati to Ohio State and Toledo, and what big-time college football really teaches you about discipline, adversity, and long-term growth. We go behind the scenes on game week preparation, locker room dynamics, NIL, the transfer portal, and what it takes to earn trust inside a top program.
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Adam Breneman
Adam Breneman is a former college football player turned broadcaster and entrepreneur. In this episode, we talk about how he reinvented himself after football, the mentors and moments that shaped his mindset, and why he believes “volume negates luck” when you’re trying to build something real.
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Spencer Wonder
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, I sit down with Spencer Wonder, founder of Terra Firma Tackle. We talk about Spencer’s path from marine science and teaching to building a tackle company, what it looks like to run a product business with a small team, and why reputation and quality control matter.
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Dylan Wier and Blaine Kenny
Steve sits down with Dylan Wier and Blaine Kenny of Coastal Worldwide to talk about what it really takes to build a fishing business and a media brand that lasts. They share how they met, how the company evolved from an earlier venture, and why they hire for character and attention to detail before fishing experience.
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Erick Dent
In this episode of Pieces of Impact, I sit down with Erick Dent, a Charleston-based photographer and fly fisherman whose life revolves around the outdoors.
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Steve Seger
Want to get your health and wellness in order without overcomplicating it? In this quick solo episode, Steve breaks it down into three simple pillars anyone can follow: diet, movement, and sleep.
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Michael Hughes
In this episode of Pieces of Impact, I sit down with Michael Hughes, an accomplished business leader who has helped take two Silicon Valley companies public by growing revenue, building high-performing teams, and leading with energy.
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Jake Reisig
In this episode of Pieces of Impact, Steve Seger sits down with entrepreneur Jake Reisig. Jake is a Partner at Bluegrass Wealth Ventures and co-owner of Jeannie’s Cleaning, with experience spanning investment sales, real estate operations, and business ownership.
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Bret Halsey
In this episode of Pieces of Impact, Steve Seger sits down with Bret Halsey, a former professional soccer player turned real estate investor, to discuss his transition from athletics to business.
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Tom Rowland
In this episode of Pieces of Impact, I sit down with Tom Rowland for a wide-ranging conversation about building a life with intention. Tom shares how his path took him from Tennessee to becoming a fishing guide in Key West, and eventually into television, podcasting, and media.
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Mike Schroer
Mike Schroer joins host Steve Seger on the Pieces of Impact podcast to share his journey from college football to medical device sales and the lessons learned along the way. They dive into career pivots, relationships, work-life balance, and the power of resilience.
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Steve Seger
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, Steve Seger discusses four impactful topics: his top five strength exercises, a formula for a happy life, the importance of grip strength, and how sauna sessions can improve sleep.
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Steve Seger
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, host Steve Seger explores four key topics: the underrated benefits of walking for health and longevity, the truth behind the De Beers diamond monopoly, the significance of memories in our lives, and the impact of small daily choices as outlined in a Twitter thread by Kevin Dahlstrom.
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Steve Seger
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, Steve explores four ideas that can genuinely help you get better: a surprising method to trigger creativity on command, the coming AI-driven shift in how many days we work, the power of a $100 accountability bet, and major insights from YouTube’s CEO on winning in the creator economy.
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Steve Seger
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, host Steve Seger discusses four key ideas: how adversity reveals character, the importance of showing up fully even on bad days, actionable sleep tips for better performance, and the significance of conviction over talent in achieving success.
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Steve Seger
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, Steve Seger discusses four key ideas centered around personal growth and health.
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Steve Seger
In this episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, Steve Seger shares a variety of impactful ideas ranging from timeless career principles to life lessons gleaned from a dinner menu. He discusses the importance of creating value, the mindset of successful figures like Nick Saban, and the significance of the Library of Alexandria in preserving knowledge.
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Steve Seger
In the inaugural episode of the Pieces of Impact podcast, host Steve Seger shares his vision of exploring curiosity and wisdom through conversations with individuals who have valuable life experiences. He discusses the importance of education, the role of the subconscious mind, and the balance between independence and purpose in achieving a fulfilling life.
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Stories about the people we interview, along with useful ideas, guides, and reflections worth carrying into work and life.
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