Heart & Hustle: Simmons' Recipe for Success in F3 and Beyond

🎙️ Episode Summary What do antlers, handcuffs, and Colorado mountains have in common? They all shape the origin story of Backcountry. In this raw and reflective conversation, we trace his path from almost being named “Boat Cuffs” to becoming a quiet leader in F3 Omaha. With themes of fatherhood, injury, hunting, and healing, this is a story for any man who's ever had to slow down and found strength in doing so. ✅ Highlights ✅ The infamous naming moment: Boat Cuffs vs. Backcountry ✅ A farmer’s son who ran for clarity, not competition ✅ How long runs turned into long conversations—and deep friendships ✅ The identity crisis that came with injury and recovery ✅ Fatherhood lessons passed down through hunting and hardship ✅ Why solitude isn't isolation when you're part of a brotherhood 💬 Sound Bites “I wasn’t chasing horns. I was chasing peace.”“They couldn’t cuff me, I had a cast.” “Those runs weren’t just workouts. They were therapy sessions.” “Injury didn’t break me, it redefined me.” ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & First Workout Memories 04:00 – The Story Behind the Name "Backcountry" 06:00 – Hunting, Antlers & Solitude 10:00 – From Farm Life to Fitness Identity 15:00 – Pre-Run Brotherhood & Long Conversations 21:00 – The Injury That Stopped Everything 26:00 – Mental Health, Recovery & Losing the Routine 31:00 – Running with Bouncer & Building Deep Fellowship 38:00 – From High Mileage to Slow Healing 45:00 – Quiet Leadership: What He Learned When He Couldn’t Run 55:00 – Final Reflections on Legacy & Brotherhood

8 Sep 1h

📺SummaryHe almost got run over at his very first F3 workout. That moment gave him the name Speed Bump—but instead of slowing down, he accelerated into a journey of fitness, faith, fatherhood, and leadership.Today, Speed Bump is not just showing up—he’s running the show. From losing 50 pounds and running half marathons, to launching Valley into one of the fastest-growing AOs in F3 Omaha, to learning how to lead at home and at work, his story is packed with lessons every man needs to hear.This episode is about more than workouts. It’s about what happens when ordinary guys face life’s speed bumps—and use them to build momentum.✅ Highlights:✅ How Speed Bump got his name (and almost got run over)✅ From 260 lbs to running 14 half marathons✅ Why the smallest act of welcome can change a man’s life✅ The mindset of never saying “no” to challenges✅ How launching Valley made him a stronger leader✅ The Diet Coke story: why little things matter in marriage✅ Preparing to send his daughter to college with peace, not fear✅ Carrying forward his father’s faith and legacy✅ How F3 brotherhood transforms loneliness into strength💬 Key Quotes:“If every man had my first-week experience in F3, none of them would ever leave.” “Khakis carried me back to the flag that first day — that welcome changed everything.” “At some point, you realize… it’s not about the workout.” “Every leader hits speed bumps. The key is turning them into momentum.”⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – From almost run over to named Speed Bump 2:00 – First F3 workout at Oracle 6:00 – From 260 lbs to first pre-run 10:00 – Running half marathons & pushing limits 13:00 – The art of connecting with men everywhere he posts 14:30 – Losing 50 pounds and transforming his health 17:00 – Fitness, coupons, and why he never says no 19:00 – The mindset shift from participant to leader 23:00 – Launching Valley AO & stepping into Site Q leadership 25:00 – Brotherhood that heals loneliness 28:00 – Coffee, pre-runs, and how deep friendships form 29:30 – Family legacy: faith, brother, and raising daughters 33:00 – How F3 impacted his marriage and home life 34:00 – The Diet Coke story (and why small acts matter) 36:00 – Fatherhood lessons & preparing to send his daughter to college 40:00 – Practicing faith as a family & leading by example 45:00 – Vulnerability and the gift of male friendship 50:00 – How F3 leadership prepared him for work leadership 55:00 – Why brotherhood beats loneliness & despair 59:00 – Final reflections: gratitude, growth, and grace

31 Aug 1h 6min

SUMMARY What do photography and leadership have in common? According to Tassels, everything. In this episode of the Glue-OOM Podcast, we sit down with a guy who’s usually behind the camera—capturing graduation day grins and caps in mid-air—but who’s also been quietly developing his own frame of leadership through F3 Omaha. Tassels opens up about starting his photography business from scratch, stepping up to lead in the gloom, and why a second invitation changed his life. In this conversation you’ll hear about: Launching a freelance business after the pandemic hit hard The Boy Scout canoe trip that kicked off his F3 journey What real leadership looks like before sunrise How F3 provided brotherhood during his wife's cancer battle Why showing up—even tired, even silent—can change lives ✅ Highlights: 📸 The story behind the name “Tassels” 🛶 Portaging gear = the wake-up call to get fit 💻 From remote work to real connection 🤝 Site‑Q, coffee convos, and the art of invitation 🧭 Leading with intention when life gets blurry 🗣️ Sound Bites: “F3 gave me structure, but it also gave me perspective—like adjusting your focus.” “Those guys were the first ones I told… when we got my wife’s cancer diagnosis.” “Leadership isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s just showing up consistently.” “Behind the camera, I see celebration. In the gloom, I see connection.” ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to The Nomad 01:19 – First Post, First Impressions 03:52 – How “Tassels” got his name 08:27 – Losing a job, finding purpose 12:44 – Starting a photo business from scratch 19:24 – Building consistency in F3 21:42 – Fellowship, coffee, and showing up 25:44 – Queen Service & wellness focus 34:55 – Sharing life’s hard stuff with the guys 57:11 – Leading with humility as Site‑Q

24 Aug 1h 6min

📹 Beyond the Hardwood: Larry Legend’s Leadership from Grief to GritWhat happens when you lose your brother… and then find 100 new ones?In this powerful, full-length episode, we sit down with Larry Legend, a HIM of F3 Omaha who carries more than a nickname. Named after his brother’s basketball hero, his name now stands for grit, presence, and purpose.Larry opens up about grief, growth, and how F3 became his turning point. From a random EH at Scooter’s Coffee to leading men in the gloom, this is a raw, reflective conversation about the kind of leadership that shows up quietly—and changes lives loudly.🎙️ Whether you're grieving, growing, or leading—this one’s for you.✅ Episode Highlights✅ The meaning behind “Larry Legend” and how it honors his late brother 🕊️ ✅ His first post, COT connection, and why he came back ✅ How vulnerability became his leadership superpower ✅ A Site Q story built on consistency, not charisma ✅ What he learned from spiritual pain and shieldlock conversations ✅ How legacy shaped his mindset as a father, friend, and follower ✅ Words to the man who's afraid to lead🗣️ Sound Bites“My brother loved Larry Bird. When he passed, I didn’t know who I was.” “F3 wasn’t about burpees. It was about brotherhood.” “If I show up, someone else will too. That’s leadership.” “I carry his name, but I lead with my heart.” “You don’t have to say a word—your presence is leadership.”⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & coffee with The Nomad 01:45 – The story behind the nickname “Larry Legend” 04:45 – Losing his brother & navigating the grief 07:30 – Fun Dip’s invite at Scooter’s Coffee ☕ 10:15 – Finding healing & connection through the gloom 14:30 – Becoming a Site Q & stepping into leadership 18:00 – Impact moments: “You’re the reason I keep showing up.” 22:00 – Fatherhood, faith & the F3 way forward 24:00 – How Larry handles hard seasons today 28:30 – Spiritual growth & vulnerability with his shieldlock 34:00 – The power of consistency & showing up in silence 38:15 – Reflections on serving others without needing recognition 42:45 – Legacy talk: How he hopes to be remembered 47:30 – Why he believes every man has a story worth hearing 52:00 – What he tells guys afraid to step into leadership 57:00 – Wrap up: “Lead with love. Live with purpose.”

17 Aug 1h 10min

Episode SummaryFrom bloody hands at his first workout to leading at The Berm, Schnitzel’s F3 Omaha journey is one of grit, fellowship, and faith. In this episode, he shares how Truly and Slapshot EH’d him into the gloom, the competitive drive that pulled him back week after week, and how F3 helped him show up better for his family. You’ll hear about his athletic background, his brother-in-law’s rare battle with pancreatic cancer, and how that moment ignited a deeper commitment to faith and relationships. This is a story about getting out of your comfort zone, building real connections, and finding purpose in the early morning hours.✅ Highlights💪 First workout with Mufasa: 50 burpees, bloody hands, and a sausage-factory nickname⏰ Breaking the comfort zone of the warm bed & building consistency🏈 From college linebacker to finding a new competitive outlet🤝 Brotherhood in tough times — how F3 rallied around his family during cancer battles🙏 Faith rekindled through fellowship & accountability👨‍👩‍👧 Learning to be present for his wife & daughters💬 Sound Bites“At first, you go for the workout. Then you go for the fellowship. And eventually, you realize you can’t imagine life without it.” “It’s not surface level with these guys — they truly care.” “Life’s short. Stop hitting the delay button and get involved.”⏱ Timestamps00:00 – The Plague introduces Schnitzel 00:45 – EH story: Truly & Slapshot’s driveway pickup 02:30 – First beatdown with Mufasa & the nickname moment 06:10 – Building consistency & overcoming the comfort zone 10:45 – College football days & athletic background 13:20 – How F3 filled the “team” gap after sports 19:00 – Coupons, variety, and keeping fitness fresh 21:00 – Balancing fitness & family responsibilities 25:40 – Brotherhood in the hard seasons: cancer in the family 33:30 – How faith deepened through trials 36:40 – F3’s impact on fatherhood & presence at home 44:50 – Final reflections on purpose, faith, and brotherhood

10 Aug 1h 2min

📖 Summary: Meet Barbwire, a High-Impact Man whose F3 Omaha journey took him from army barracks to early-morning workouts in the gloom. He shares how quitting smoking, reclaiming his health, and finding authentic brotherhood transformed his life. This episode blends humor, grit, and leadership lessons for men seeking purpose, growth, and real connections. ✅ Highlights: ✅ From “lazy bum” to one of F3 Omaha’s fittest HIMs ✅ Quit smoking after 25 years and rebuilt his health ✅ Brotherhood, coffee, and the power of accountability ✅ Leadership lessons from the military and Site Q life ✅ Fatherhood, faith, and leading with patience & love 🎤 Sound Bites: 🎤 “This was more than just a bunch of guys working out—it was real.” 🎤 “Anytime you do something that makes you better, it makes you feel good.” 🎤 “Lead with love, not yelling—and always show patience.” ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – First F3 workout & naming story 6:45 – Military service & life lessons 9:00 – The wake-up call: health & quitting smoking 16:20 – Learning to slow down & listen to your body 23:40 – Fellowship, Shield Lock, and accountability 33:00 – Faith, family, and fatherhood reflections 42:00 – Site Q leadership & encouraging new runners 56:30 – Wisdom for men looking to grow

3 Aug 1h 2min

🎙️ Episode Summary What happens when you go from “I can’t get up that early” to leading a site, building deep friendships, and learning to show up for your family and yourself? In this episode, Rayban shares his F3 journey—from hesitant runner to community leader. He opens up about faith, fatherhood, mental health, and the power of just showing up (even when you don’t have it all figured out). This is a story about connection, vulnerability, and the little things that make a big difference.✨ HighlightsHow a nudge from friends (and a Jays game) got Rayban to F3The “just show up” mindset that changed everythingBuilding real friendships and support systemsThe impact of faith and community on personal growthLessons from leadership (and why asking for help matters)The importance of being emotionally available—especially after lossHow F3 helps men talk about what really matters🔊 Sound Bites“Just showing up was kind of fun.”“I wish I could go back and change how I acted.”“If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not growing.”“Sometimes the COTs write themselves when you’re going through something real.”⏰ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction and Setting the Stage01:29 – Journey to F3: The Beginning05:32 – First Impressions and Experiences in F309:07 – Building Relationships and Community17:04 – Personal Growth and Reflection22:25 – Impact on Family and Relationships28:26 – Balancing Family and Fitness30:08 – The Importance of Community Support32:52 – Faith and Personal Growth37:41 – Raising Kids in Faith40:44 – Community Service and Giving Back43:55 – Leadership Development in F349:51 – Lessons Learned and Personal Reflections🙌 Like, subscribe, and share if this episode inspired you! Drop your favorite Rayban moment in the comments below.

27 Juli 1h

🎙️ Episode SummaryWhat happens when a March Madness mixer leads to a 4:05 AM alarm clock, a beatdown in the gloom, and a community that pulls you out of “sick and tired”? In this inspiring episode, Crowdsource shares how he went from rock bottom to running half marathons, rediscovering faith, and forming deep brotherhood through F3 Omaha. This one’s for every man balancing career, fatherhood, and faith—and trying to figure out what really matters.✨ Highlights✅ How a casual conversation at a bar led to transformation ✅ The moment he hit “rock bottom” and changed his life ✅ Why F3’s early mornings worked better than solo workouts ✅ What it means to be truly known in a shield lock ✅ How F3 has impacted his family, faith, and confidence ✅ Leadership lessons from Fancy Feast and beyond ✅ “Don’t be Mr. Exercise King—just be real and show up”🔊 Sound Bites💬 “I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.” 💬 “I just needed something—anything—to chase.” 💬 “You realize what our pace was? That’s what brotherhood does.” 💬 “Every beatdown is better when they’re there.” 💬 “I want to be a 10 as a dad, a husband, at work... but something always drops.” 💬 “The best things happen organically.” 💬 “Faith isn’t about staying in a box—it’s about being willing to explore.”⏰ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Mountain Dew banter 02:00 – The bar conversation that changed everything 06:00 – First post: the pre-run, the name, the pain 10:00 – Hitting rock bottom & signing up for the Lincoln Half 16:00 – Training, group runs, and rediscovering purpose 24:00 – Building brotherhood: the origin of the “City Rats” 30:00 – From curiosity to connection: asking better questions 36:00 – F3’s unexpected impact on family life 43:00 – Exploring faith beyond tradition 52:00 – Leadership & legacy at Fancy Feast 60:00 – The battle for balance & final reflections

20 Juli 1h 5min