The Nik Hawks Show

Oct 05 2024 78 ep. 58 mins 5.7k

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Examining the pursuit of excellence. Interviews with folks you wouldn't normally hear. More details at nikhawks.com

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Episode 77: Dave Schipper, Outdoor Gear & Clothing Designer

Oct 05 2024 57 mins

"For as long as I can remember, I've made things." Dave Schipper joins us to re-start the pod after I've taken a 5 year hiatus. Dave is a generally rad dude hailing from Moab, Utah, and if you've ever done anything even half-way hardcore in the great outdoors it's reasonably likely you've used a piece of gear he designed. We talk about the paraglider bag we worked on together as w

Ep 76: Dr. Anne Andrews & Brain Chemistry

Oct 24 2019 61 mins

Principle Investigator at the Anne Andrews Research Group at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Professor of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and abnormal behavior Leads research on anxiety & depression Trying to understand how neurotransmitters are used in chemical communication by coming u

Ep 75: Shannon Jay, Abalone Diver & Cat Rescuer

Sep 25 2019 98 mins

From abalone hunter to national park service law enforcement to viral video cat rescuing star, Shannon Jay is the kind of guy you just love to sit down and listen to. A fantastic story teller, he is one of my favorite people to catch up with. In the podcast he talks about hunting giant red abalone on the Lost Coast, what he learned in 31 years of law enforcement (and some of the

Ep 74: Stanford Graham, A Fast Runner

Aug 22 2019 66 mins

Stan Graham sticks out in any crowd. At 6'5" with a shock of white hair, he's a physical presence. He can also move that mass pretty quickly. In October of 2019 he's aiming for a world record for the 50 and over crowd. We talked about running a bit in the show, but went more deeply into his beliefs, how he got into running, and why he started Elements meals. A rad human with a stor

Ep 73: Scott Mann, Green Beret & Storyteller

Aug 14 2019 73 mins

Scott Mann shares his journey from revenge-driven Green Beret "putting scalps on the barn" in Afghanistan to creative storyteller helping guide other veterans through the process of transitioning from the military to civilian life. Scott takes us through his career including why he turned down a military command opportunity 3 times: "I joined to be a Green Beret, not a Colonel". He

Ep 72: Currents of the Earth, 1st draft

Jun 30 2019 30 mins

Been working on this piece of writing for a while, thought I'd share one of the first drafts with you. As you'll hear, this comes from my experiences riding earth energy, would love to get your feedback on it. Rock on! For more info go to nikhawks.com -NFH

Ep 71: Eric Bostrom, Motorcycles & Health

May 31 2019 93 mins

After a chance meeting while coaching young athletes I stayed in touch with Eric Bostrom for two reasons. First, he had a clean energy. I know that sounds pretty damn woo-woo, but as I’ve gotten older I’ve just learned to trust my gut more when it comes to meeting people. Eric was soft spoken but from the moment I met him there was an obvious intensity to him. That leads

Ep 70: Brian Enos, Master of Awareness

May 27 2019 71 mins

What does it take to shoot a pistol faster than pretty much anyone else in the world? Mastery over awareness and attention. Whether you're a pistol wizard or a paraglider pilot, this show goes deep into how to improve at anything you do. Brian Enos is a well known pistol shooter who quit competing after 20 years of winning at all levels. He built a website with one of the most

Ep 69: Lessons From A Failed Business

Apr 30 2019 22 mins

Ep 68: Jeff Shapiro & Falconry

Apr 03 2019 65 mins

This is classic podcast material: A dive into a fascinating topic that you wouldn't normally hear about. Jeff Shapiro is a well known climber, base jumper, wingsuit pilot, hang glider, and paraglider but for this show we focused on his passion for falconry. Jeff is a Master falconer and has been working with raptors since becoming an Apprentice 2000. We talk about how you get bird