Fit For Radio
Welcome to Fit For Radio, the show where the stories are real, the struggles are raw, and the comebacks hit harder than the setbacks.
In every episode, you'll hear from someone who faced something impossible: A loss... a betrayal... a breakdown... a moment so heavy it could've ended everything.
But it didn't.
Because they got back up.
Fit For Radio is about the people life tried to silence but who found a frequency stronger than fear. It's about the rise. The grit. The healing. The "holy-shit-I-can't-believe-you-survived-that" moment.
This isn't just a podcast.
It's a reminder that your scars don't disqualify you, they prepare you.
So if you've ever felt knocked down, counted out, or stuck in the static...
You're in the right place.
Because every comeback deserves airtime.
Hit follow. New Episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
20 episodes
From Cocaine Chaos to World-Class Cyclist
Felipe Nystrom’s story isn’t about cycling—it’s about survival, and what comes after.Raised in an environment marked by both physical and sexual abuse, Felipe carried trauma that most people never see, let alone understand. For years, he...
She Gave Up Her Career to Save Her Son
Nikole Vaughn was forced to grow up fast. As a child, she stepped into responsibility early while navigating the chaos of her mother’s grand mal seizures—moments that were as unpredictable as they were life-altering, including a terrifying inci...
From Felon to Founder: The Story Behind Dave’s Killer Bread
On this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with Dave Dahl, the founder of Dave’s Killer Bread, whose life story is as wild as it is inspiring.Dave grew up in a strict Seventh-day Adventist Church household, where structure...
From Loss to Purpose: Racing for Something Bigger
On this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with Rob Crow, an endurance athlete, criminal defense attorney, and devoted husband and father whose story goes far beyond the finish line.Rob has pushed himself through some of t...
The Paddle That Changed Pickleball Forever: The Steve Paranto Story
On this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with Steve Paranto, one of the true pioneers of pickleball and a name that is impossible to separate from the history of the sport.Steve has been competing in tournaments since 19...
From Open Mics to Headliner: The Grind That Paid Off
On this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with Brent Lowrey, a comedian whose path to the stage started with being the funny kid growing up in San Diego and turned into a relentless pursuit of something bigger.Brent share...
Dead in the Driveway… His Wife Brought Him Back
On this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with Brad Bahns, a retired math teacher who never saw it coming.By all accounts, Brad was healthy and living a normal life—until one day in his garage, everything changed. What st...
Alex Molden: Reaching the NFL Was Just the Beginning
On this episode of Fit For Radio, Drew sits down with Alex Molden to talk about a journey that started with constant change and led all the way to the biggest stage in football.Growing up, Alex moved around frequently as a kid, ...
Nightmare in the Hot Tub: Arrested for Murder After a Tragedy
This episode of Fit For Radio tells the unbelievable true story of Michael Hessemer — a night that began like any other and ended in tragedy.What started as friends joking and wrestling in a hot tub took a devastating turn when on...
Built Like Family: The Championship Culture of Steve Coury
On this episode of the podcast, Drew Tydeman sits down with Steve Coury, the longtime head football coach at Lake Oswego High School and one of the winningest coaches in Oregon high school football history. Over more than three decades at ...
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: From Victim To Suspect
In this gripping episode, we dive into the unbelievable story of Anton Robinson — a man who was simply trying to navigate a chaotic chapter of his life. Living in a run-down apartment complex, juggling baby mama drama, financial stress, and min...
Every Mile for Emily: A Father’s Endurance Story
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Bob Jordan — a 74-year-old father, athlete, and living testament to resilience. Bob has completed an astonishing 43 Ironman-distance races, but his story goes far beyond enduran...
Composing The Long Run: Where Art and Endurance Collide
Liz Derstine lives at the intersection of endurance and artistry.She is one of the most accomplished long-distance trail runners in the world, holding multiple women’s Fastest Known Times on some of the toughest trails known to man, inc...
Dragged Through Chaos: Breaking Free From a Life He Never Chose
Colby Brown’s childhood was anything but stable. Raised by a mother who was constantly on the move, Colby was dragged from California to Hawaii, back to California, then Florida, back to Hawaii, and eventually Las Vegas—never long enough to fee...
The Day The Million Didn't Matter
For five years, Drew committed himself to an extreme goal: completing one million pushups in a single year. It became a daily ritual, a source of purpose, and a promise to himself. On the final day of the challenge, with just 400 push...
Trying To Be Fit For Radio (Bonus Episode)
In this episode, Drew sits down with Tac for a candid conversation about the real struggles behind launching a brand-new podcast with a video component. From unexpected technical headaches and production learning curves to the pressure of booki...
He Was Gone - Until He Wasn't
A near-death accident changed everything. Nick’s story begins with an unthinkable moment that nearly cost him his life — and continues with the brutal fight to survive, adapt, and rebuild in the face of overwhelming obstacles.
From Obese Kid to World Record Fitness Athlete (Tommy Vu’s Story)
Tommy Vu grew up in a traditional Vietnamese family where academics came first, and fitness wasn’t a priority. As he got older, he struggled to keep up with his peers physically. Determined to take control of his health, Tommy embarked on an in...
More Than a Jersey: One Man’s Football Legacy
Travis Cole grew up as a three sport athlete and found success at both the college and pro level playing football and baseball. From starring at quarterback in his hometown to playing against the biggest stars in the BIG 10. Travis would go on ...