Podcasts by The Nik Hawks Show

Ep 59: Barb&Doug from Orphan Espresso from 2018-09-14T22:11:47

In this episode I interview Barb & Doug Garrott, owners of Orphan Espresso.  

B & D first attracted m...

Ep 58: Randy Leavitt from 2018-08-05T20:36:12

There are some folks out there who are a little scary in their pursuit of excellence; they have an intensity about them that is damn near palpable.  Randy Leavitt is one of those people.

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Ep 57: Gregory Crouch and the Bonanza King from 2018-07-24T17:43:39

“If you insulted Mackay you could expect to get in a fistfight.” 

My good friend and author Greg Crouch comes back on the Paleo Treats podcast to discuss the story o...

Ep 56: Carla Naden and Animal Synergy from 2018-07-12T20:14:47

Carla Naden talks about her world of edge cases in the larger world of animal rescue and how she's helping to build a community of people who work together to make animal lives better.

Fr...

Ep 55: TJ&Sean from BUBS Naturals from 2018-06-12T23:53:18

On the surface, the story is straightforward.  2 guys become friends, start a company, decide to donate a percentage to charity.

It's when you dive deep that a story gets interesting.  TJ...

Ep 54: Nik Hawks 2 from 2018-02-13T17:23:45

-importance of experts, addressing the last show

Email from Mike in Flagstaff:

“I basically agree with everyth...

Ep 53: John Gierach from 2018-02-05T17:37:55

John Gierach has long been a fly fishing hero of mine.  What I didn’t know, but came through clearly in this Listen

Episode 52: Nik Hawks from 2018-01-15T05:34:57

I’ve been driving around lately listening to all my usual podcasts and going off on my quests down various seams of curiosity and thought I’d share some of my convos with myself, with...

Episode 51: Joshua Cooper Ramo&The Nature of Connection from 2017-12-21T15:45:04

I spoke with Joshua Cooper Ramo in this podcast interview, partly abo...

Episode 50: Amy Kruse, Neuroscientist from 2017-06-12T15:29:03

Dr. Amy Kruse began tearing things apart as a (very) young girl, ripping apart her first typewriter at 5 years old.  Raised as an only child by high school English teachers, she ended up in neur...

Episode 49: Chahan Yeretzian, the Coffee Chemist from 2017-01-09T00:42:54

"The more we understand, the more rational we are and the more courageous we can be."

In this conversation with Listen

Episode 48 - Bob Gannon, World Flying Adventure from 2016-08-10T14:22:24

Ready t...

Episode 47: Brad Barlage, Climber&Fine Human. from 2016-07-17T03:10:40

Every so often you come across a dude who appears normal but turns out to be a real gem.  Brad Barlage is one of those guys.  At 5'9 and all of 150 lbs, he's a rangy, stringy dude with bright ey...

Episode 46: Gavin McClurg from 2016-07-01T03:05:19

I first heard about Gavin when I watched The Rocky Mountain...

Episode 45: The Anderson Brothers, Rock Climbing Trainers from 2016-03-30T13:40:23

Upon getting back into rock climbing after a 17 year hiatus, I quickly discovered Mark & Mike Anderson's contribution to training for the sport in the form of Listen

Episode 44: Skymind and Artificial Intelligence from 2016-02-07T15:43:59

I've been curious about AI, or Artificial Intelligence, for a few years now.  I read with interest the opposing points of view in Pedro Domingos The Master Algorithm and Nick Bostrum's Superinte...

Episode 43: Peter Defty, a fat burner's story from 2015-09-22T16:33

Peter Defty from Vespa Power rejoins us and shares the life that brought him to be on the leading edge of fat burning performance.  From his early days hunting and butchering animals on the farm...

Episode 42: David Easton, Rammed Earth Master from 2015-09-10T03:50:54

David Easton builds "museum quality, visual masterpiece walls that happen to support the roof."  His medium is rammed earth, Listen

Episode 41: Charlie Glass, Journalist, Broadcaster, Author from 2015-07-27T17:00:21

Charlie Glass is an American journalist who has covered some of the most fascinating and horrific stories of our time. 

While you might not think a journalist has any connection to Paleo,...

Episode 40: Brian Mackenzie, CrossFit Endurance from 2015-07-10T20:02:19

Of all the paths to excellence, perhaps the most reliable is one based on the importance of personal responsibility.  In this podcast, Brian Mackenzie from CrossFit Endurance shares with us what...

Episode 39: Peter Defty&OFM from 2015-07-02T19:10:31

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Episode 38: Ian Dunican, Student of Sleep from 2015-06-23T18:42:20

Ian Dunican joins us today to talk about one of his favorite subjects (other than jiu-jitsu and ultra running), which is sleep.  He's currently working on a PhD at the University of Western Aust...

Episode 37: Roz Savage, Ocean Rower from 2015-06-04T02:21:39

One of my favorite guests, Roz Savage combines the fierce heart of an adventurer with the ability to describe beautifully the wildest & loneliest places on the planet.

As a Guin...

Episode 36: Greg Skomal, Shark Scientist from 2015-05-26T18:54:08

Greg Skomal is the classic adventurous scientist; driven to discover all he can about his subject and willing to go anywhere to slake his thirst for knowledge.  

"Not all science is bori...

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Episode 35: Dave Pell from NextDraft from 2015-05-15T16:04:05

"I never thought I would look forward to getting an email again."

Dave is a news junkie and the author of daily email newsletter Listen

Episode 34: Nick Sloane, Salvage Master from 2015-05-01T17:51:17

When Nick Sloane got the call to refloat the Costa Concordia in 2012, he was in New Zealand wrapping up another job and dreaming about playing golf back home in South Africa.  When he said "yes"...

Episode 33: Jean Donaldson, Comparative Psychologist from 2015-04-23T20:23:14

If you've paid attention to anything beyond the pages of paleo desserts on this website you won't be surprised that we've brought on another dog trainer to the Paleo Treats Podcast.  The folks w...

Episode 32: Mike Friton, Innovator Extraordinaire from 2015-04-17T19:28:27

Mike Friton has been working as an innovator for over 30 years.  Known for his shoe designs and his extensive work ...

Episode 31: Tim Noakes, Exercise Scientist from 2015-04-09T17:06:30

"You must believe nothing."  So says Tim Noakes, one of the most well respected exercise scientists in the running world.  Author of Lore of Running and Waterlogged, Tim has radically changed hi...

Episode 30: Barry Murray, Sports Nutritionist from 2015-04-08T21:29:35

Barry Murray is a sports nutritionist and coach for elite endurance athletes.  His main focus is on adapting athletes to burn fat instead of carbs, and his work with Tour de France cyclists alon...

Episode 29: Phil Maffetone on Purpose&Music from 2015-04-04T03:59:03

Phil Maffetone is back on the Paleo Treats Podcast, though this time we swing well away from athletic performance and into the realm of Purpose and Music.  Phil has had 2 major epiphanies in his...

Episode 28: Dr. Phil Maffetone from 2015-03-19T21:33:56

Our guest on this podcast is Dr. Phil Maffetone, coach of legendary athletes Mark Allen, Stu Mittelman, and Mario Andretti.  Phil has worked with more than just sporting greats, he's been an adv...

Episode 27: Matt Kuzdub from Train With PUSH from 2015-02-26T20:28:47

Matt Kuzdub from PUSH comes on the show to talk about strength training, running, and how the PUSH device can help you get better with both.  PUSH is an armband that measures speed over shorter ...

Episode 26, Brooks Kubik part II from 2014-11-25T17:04:19

Brooks Kubik is one of the most prolific writers in the Iron Game and he brings an absolute wealth of experience to the table. 

In this episode we talk about the mind game, when to train ...

Episode 25: Brooks Kubik from 2014-11-09T16:20:37

Originally introduced to Brooks Kubik through his book, "Dinosaur Training", his work has had a huge impact on how I train.

Brooks is a fan of pure strength along with what you might (if ...

Episode 24, Kevin Stacy&The Station Foundation from 2014-10-05T21:26:17

Have you wondered what happens to all the Navy SEALs who don't get out and write books?  

Of course, there are a whole slew of Special Operators who are consummate quiet professionals, bu...

Episode 23: The Bee Girl from 2014-09-01T21:25:01

Sarah Red-Laird from beegirl.org joins us in an attempt to drill some very basic bee information into our heads.  We talk about everything from the slowly receding threat of colony collapse diso...

Episode 22: Pete Scobell&Traumatic Brain Injury from 2014-07-18T02:05:26

Pete Scobell, a Navy SEAL, talks about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and how it affects him along with the latest treatments.

Episode 21: Steve Underwood, Wild Fire Expert from 2014-06-29T18:56:42

Steve Underwood is the Fire Management Officer out at Mesa Verde National Park and a 26 year veteran of fighting forest fires. He is also one of the most well read folks you’ll ever meet.

Episode 20: Billy Waugh, Special Forces&CIA soldier from 2014-05-31T21:09:13

When Robert Young Pelton suggests you look somebody up for an interview, we think it’s a pretty good idea to follow up on that, which is how this episode with Billy Waugh came to be. Having not ...

Episode 19: Robert Young Pelton on Southern Sudan from 2014-05-14T16:56:50

I signed up a while ago for the RYP newsletter, so when it dropped into my box on Monday I wasn't surprised. It was a quick note from the man himself about a recent piece he'd done for VICE on S...

Episode 18: Phil Zimmerman, Cryptographer Extraordinaire from 2014-04-14T18:05:03

Phil Zimmerman is one of the world's experts on cryptography, which is the study and application of ensuring that no one but you and the person you're talking to can understand what you're sayin...

Episode 17: Victor Davis Hanson from 2014-03-21T03:16:22

Victor Davis Hanson, author of a number of books on military and more specifically ancient Greek military history as well as farming from the agrarian hoplite perspective, joins us for this epis...

Episode 16: Lambert Ninteman III, Polymath from 2014-03-10T01:02:32

This time around we turn from mountains and physical adventure to speak with one of San Diego's finest minds, Lambert Ninteman III.

Lambert isn't just another pretty face, this guy can sp...

Episode 15: Doug Chabot, Mountain Climber&Non-profit True Believer from 2014-02-13T04:39:47

This time around we turn back to the mountain men and talk with Doug Chabot, an avalanche specialist, mountain guide, climber, and co-founder of the non-profit Iqra Fund.

Doug talks about...

Episode 14: Jamie Little, ESPN reporter&fierce competitor from 2014-02-08T21:04:42

Perhaps best known for her work with ESPN on the X-Games and in NASCAR, Jamie Little tells the classic American story of starting out as a wild child, working hard and getting a few breaks to be...

Episode 13: Gregory Crouch, climber&author from 2014-01-23T22:51:51

A damnably interesting fellow, Gregory Crouch is a climber & author who has traveled from Patagonia to Persia in search of first ascents, hard ascents, easy ascents, and everything else that goe...

Episode 11: Mike Ritland, Navy SEAL dog trainer from 2013-07-22T20:22:01

So you probably eat Paleo, but does your dog? It should! Listen in as Mike Ritland talks about how he trains dogs for everybody from the Navy SEALs to high net worth individuals, and how feeding...

Episode 12: Robert Young Pelton from 2013-07-17T22:32:24

Robert Young Pelton, author of "The World's Most Dangerous Places", shares his thoughts on the benefits of getting fired, running Route Irish in Iraq, being kidnapped by Columbians, and offers u...

Episode 10: Chris the problem solver from 2013-07-08T20:18:44

Ever wanted to know the way a professional problem solver thinks? Tune in this week and listen to my good friend Chris talk about the genesis and development of a world class problem solver. Chr...

Episode 9: Ryan Williams, Co-founder of Forged Clothing, Founder of Demonbells from 2013-07-02T23:23:59

This week we talk with Ryan Williams, former SEAL turned entrepreneur. Ryan is a 6'2" 210 lb asskicker with a mind to match. He was the co-founder for Forged Clothing and after selling his stake...

Episode 8: Kurt Johnstad, Hollywood writer from 2013-06-25T00:14:14

Kick it with Hollywood epic writer Kurt Johnstad (300, Act of Valor, 300: Rise of an Empire) as we talk about the crucible of physical exertion, the reason for pursuing excellence, and just how ...

Episode 7: David Rutherford, Navy SEAL motivational speaker from 2013-06-06T21:02:45

Navy SEAL motivational speaker and author Dave Rutherford fires up the show with his own special brand of energy, get ready! Drawing on experiences from Azerbaijan to Afghanistan, Dave talks abo...

Episode 6: Jeff Pierce&Jo Kiesanowski, Paleo cyclists from 2013-05-31T17:46:06

This week we talk with cyclist Jeff Pierce, the first American to win a stage in the Tour de France and his wife Jo Kiesanowski, 3 time Olympian cyclist. Yes, this is a cycling-heavy episode. :)...

Episode 5: Shawn Alladio, PWC master and Paleo Treats Ambassador from 2013-05-28T20:48:11

Ever wondered if a 50 year old mother of two could do a man's job? Listen in as we talk with Shawn Alladio, world class PWC rider (Jetski for the uninitiated), big wave rescue specialist, and al...

Episode 4: Pete Servold, Paleo chef extraordinaire from 2013-05-17T13:00:11

Fine dining chef Peter Servold talks about how his own health issues combined with a gift for making great food helped launch Pete's Premade Paleo, a San Diego Paleo delivery service. Pete, like...

Episode 3: Ray Tabbita, long haul trucker from 2013-05-10T06:45:07

Long haul trucker and Paleo Treats™ ambassador Ray Tabbita joins us in a phone conversation and discusses how he manages to stay on Paleo and on the road. Ray is not just a long haul trucker who...

Episode 2: Heidi Fearon, world class healer from 2013-05-03T15:00:46

Join us for an interview with Heidi Fearon, one of the leading healers in the CrossFit community. Heidi is a licensed acupuncturist who goes far beyond acupuncture in her treatment methodology t...

Paleo Treats Intro Episode from 2013-04-25T21:26:23

Following a thread of excellence through the Paleo community by interviewing well known and unknown followers of the Paleo diet.