All Episodes

Scott and Meg introduce the Third Quarter Badass podcast and mission.

What does it take to sail around the world alone—without stopping, without outside assistance, and with no one else aboard to help when things go wrong?

Scott and Meg discuss the Rich Wilson interview.

What happens when a world-class endurance athlete is hit by a truck at highway speed, suffers a broken back, pelvis, and arm, and faces the possibility that her athletic career may be over?

What does it take to rebuild your identity after life changes everything? Scott and Meg unpack their conversation with endurance athlete Allison Tai, exploring her extraordinary optimism, lifelong love of running, and ability to turn devastating setbacks into new opportunities. Plus, an unexpected obstacle course race, a 100-mile horseback adventure, and proof that it's never too late to take on something new.

At 81, Gary Way is still skiing more than 100 days a year, skinning uphill, skiing glades, and embracing the challenge of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He joins Third Quarter Badass to talk about longevity, backcountry skiing, risk, fitness, and why continuing to choose hard things can make life more meaningful.

What can an 81-year-old skier who logged 111 days on the mountain teach us about aging? Scott and Meg revisit their conversation with Gary Way, exploring the value of choosing difficult challenges, embracing adventure, managing risk, and building the strength and resilience to keep doing what you love—at any age.