162: Igniting Leadership Like a Dog in Heat - Stranglehold

Plague interviews our man Obi-Wan, recent Site-Q at The Maize. Episode highlights: - Impact of community - Dragon's Lair VQ - Power of pre-runs - Finding balance - Q-Source and Shield Lock - Overcoming the loss of a parent This HIM has made us all better through his vulnerability and leadership! Give it a listen 👊

17 Sep 202351min

The Plague interviews Ozark, founding Site-Q at The Labyrinth. Episode highlights: - Making new friends in a new town - Growing up on a farm - Shield Lock - Listening to your body - Developing empathy - Organic leadership Ozark is an absolute treasure to our region and we're extremely grateful for this HIM! Give it a listen 👊

10 Sep 20231h 4min

Plague talks to our man GirlDad, founding Site-Q of The Bell Tower aka Dong Town. Episode highlights: - Running for fellowship - Raising girls - Child health struggles - Being vulnerable and leaning into the group to ask for help and prayers - Faith over Fear - Leading your family - Expanding F3 into new communities GirlDad gives us tons of insights in this episode! We're so grateful for this HIM and his leadership! Give it a listen 👊

2 Sep 202351min

Chernobyl, former Site-Q at The Pit, talks to Plague about his journey through F3. He shares how the Dip Brothers EHd him and how he got engaged with the group early. He talks about some family challenges with MS and other autoimmune disorders. Chernobyl talks about third F events and how F3 reignited his passion for service. He also shares his leadership journey at The Pit and his passion for building future leaders. This guy is a great example of a HIM living Third and we're grateful for his leadership! Give it a listen 👊

27 Aug 202357min

Kill Switch, former Combine Site-Q, talks to The Plague on this episode. We talk about how he was EHd to hockey before being EHd to F3 by LPC. We also talk about his fitness journey and where rucking fits into that picture. Kill Switch also shares his love for Q source and talks about leading a site. We also talk about 75 hard and the journey he's on with that. We're grateful for this HIM! Give it a listen 👊

20 Aug 202353min

Pony and Plague interview former Oracle Site-Q, Hei Hei. He shares how he got to his first workout, how he got his name, and his journey through the 3 Fs. He shares about fitness being a passion of his and how he's engaged in many types of First F activities. He shares about his family and how they've been involved in F3. He also shares about lifelong relationships that thrive in F3 through Shield Locks and the Concentrica. Hei Hei also talks about some of the walls/challenges he's ran into throughout his life and how he's working to overcome them. We also hear about his experience leading the F3Omaha Saturday AO, The Oracle. This guys is a living example of reinvigorated male community leadership. Give it a listen!

13 Aug 202347min

Pony and Plague interview our man Superfly on this episode. He is former Site-Q at Top Rope and shares his perspective on F3. He joined in 2018, took a 2 year hiatus and then returned to the gloom. He shares his experience and how we can encourage other guys to come back out no matter how long they've been away. He also shares about getting 2.0s involved, the impact retreat and the stigma of being vertically challenged. We love this HIM and are excited to share his story! Give it a listen 👊

6 Aug 20231h

Fun Dip, founding Site-Q at Mount Olympus, talks to The Plague on this episode. This conversation contains a plethora of insights and leadership nuggets! His energy and passion are palpable in this episode. Fun Dip talks about down range posting, leadership at home, in F3, and in the community. We learn about being competitive, giving your best and picking up the six. We also talk about the impact Q-Source and the Concentrica have had on his life. This HIM makes us all better! Give it a listen 👊

30 Juli 20231h 2min