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• KHC 157 - Alexi Pappas

  Alexi Pappas - Greek-American runner, filmmaker, actor, and writer. Pappas was an NCAA All-American athlete at both Dartmouth College and the University of Oregon. She represented Greece at the 2016 Summer Olympics, setting the national record for 10k. Join us for a conversation about Alexi’s first hunt and her perspective on hunting and a new appreciation for the outdoors. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/  Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com  Follow Alexi: https://www.instagram.com/alexipappas/   Mentor Buffet Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mentor_Buffet  Mentor Buffet Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O68PH0r2JXIL6UW1JMGEo   Timestamps: 00:00:00  Love for the State of Oregon 00:06:55  Alexi’s First Time Shooting a Rifle 00:22:20  Being Connected to Nature & the Elements 00:27:29  Hunting for the First Time, Quails, & Observing the Buck  00:37:56  Developed Instinct and Being Immersed as a Hunter 00:44:08  Sight Acquisition & Going Through the Shot Process Without Ammo 00:49:59  The Truth is Good if You Keep Going 00:53:44  Alexi’s Perspective of Cam as a Hunter & Mentor 01:03:59  Cam’s Values & Experiencing Failures that Led to Success in Alexi’s Hunt 01:15:56  Confidence in Certainty, “Rascal Mentality”, and New Traditions 01:24:57  Balance and Harmony in Hunting 01:32:25  F#*k, Marry, Kill: Film, Writing and Running 01:36:56  Alexi’s Kill Tony Moment is 01:39:26  Knowing Yourself at Your Core Level 01:43:29  Hate Comments from Cam’s Reel of Alexi’s Buck 01:52:51  Final Thoughts

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• KHC 156 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 13 with Marlon “Chito” Vera

  Join us for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly podcast episode! This week we’re joined by Marlon “Chito” Vera - Ecuadorian professional mixed martial artist. Cam took Chito on his first ever Blacktail Hunt, and Chito’s here to talk about it - the hate comments, his thoughts on his first hunt, what he thinks could make the UFC better, and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00  Chito’s Thoughts on Hunting 00:10:38  Hate  About Chito Hunting … “Trophy Hunters” 00:13:55  Hours in the Woods & Holding Your Sh*t All Day 00:17:27  Gringos & Tortos 00:19:38  Re-Population of Elk, Bucks, Does, Etc 00:21:12  Cam’s Crazy Workouts Lately 00:25:28  Sh*t Talkers Weekly Shirts  00:33:43  Appreciation for Lineman  00:35:16  Hoyt’s New 2026 Bow 00:38:39  Chito’s Future Plans in Hunting & the Keeping the Tradition 00:47:14  The Emotional Impact of Hunting vs Fighting 00:54:08  Chito’s First Experience Having Dairy Queen 00:55:55  Chito’s Running Plans 01:03:28  Celebrity Boxing Matches & Money in Boxing 01:07:41  Pressure on the Fight Judges & How the UFC Could be Better 01:18:03  Who Would Chito Want to Fight in a Celebrity Fight? 01:20:14  F#*k, Marry, Kill: Cars, Hunting, Fighting 01:24:50  Final Thoughts, Guns, and F#*k, Marry, Kill for James Thank you to our sponsors: Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off

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• KHC 155 - Sh*t Talkers Weekly 12

  Join us for a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly podcast episode! This week Cam and James clear up the air from recent backlash about whether or not a 50K is a marathon, if it’s safe to run Cocodona after only training for a year, charity in running events and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00  James is in Hot Water: Is a 50K an Ultra Marathon? 00:07:23  Koda Runs: Clearing up “Not a Runner” Statement 00:17:05  Social Media & Couch Quarterbacks 00:23:23  Having Delusional Goals Growing Up 00:33:56  Kallai Buyna: 75 Miles in 12 Hours 00:36:05  Chit Vera: Robbed in the MMA 00:38:46  Current & Upcoming Giveaways 00:43:18  Running for Charity: Thoughts on Paul Johnson’s Recent Race 00:51:25  Big’s Backyard Ultra 00:56:39  Government Shutdown & Backlash for Supporting Public Lands  01:03:52  Final Thoughts Thank you to our sponsors: Ketone IQ: https://www.ketone.com/Cam use code CAM for 30% off your first subscription Montana Knife Company: https://www.montanaknifecompany.com/ Use code CAM for 10% off  LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off and Free Shipping

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• KHC 155 - Speedland Boots

  New Boot Goofin? Join us for a conversation about Speedlands NEW boots, trial and tested through harsh mountain conditions by Cam Hanes over the last year. Speedland - a premium trail running shoe brand founded in 2021 by former Nike and Under Armour designers Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon. Based in Portland, Oregon, the company focuses on creating high-performance footwear for trail and ultra running, emphasizing innovation, durability, and customization without compromises driven by mass production or cost-cutting. Their mission is to build "the best possible trail running shoes in existence" in limited quantities, drawing inspiration from elite athletes and specific terrains across the U.S. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/  Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com  Follow Speedland: https://www.instagram.com/runspeedland/  Timestamps: 00:00:00  Testing New Shoes & Helping Cam at Cocodona 00:05:39  Working with Big Brands vs Running the Brand as a Founder 00:09:10  Tough Conditions, Blisters, & Human Performance  00:18:08  Connecting with People at Races: 2025 Races 00:20:31  The NEW Speedland Boot: XB:BLK 00:32:44  NEW: GS:BLK Running Shoe 00:34:51  Products & Finding a Balance with Perfecting the Details 00:37:24  Speedlands Culture & Focus of Branding 00:40:13  The Effect of Tariff's and Speedland’s Mission in Quality 00:42:27  Speedland Athletes 00:47:41  Goals: The Future of Speedland 00:49:55  Final Thoughts

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• KHC 153 - Eli Wehbe

  Eli Wehbe - ultra-endurance runner and former Hollywood nightlife entrepreneur. After leaving the club scene, he transformed his life through fitness, completing the Cocodona 250-mile race in 2025 (30th overall) and training for the Arizona Monster 300. He shares his journey of resilience, discipline, and self-discovery via Instagram (@eliwehbe) and his memoir Mask. Join us for a conversation about ultra running, recovering from being at rock bottom, social media strategy in running, and more! Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/  Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com  Follow Eli: https://www.instagram.com/eliwehbe/  Timestamps: 00:00:00  From Nightclubs to Running an Ultra Marathon with David Goggins 00:05:53  Moab 240: The Will to Keep Pushing 00:07:57  The Love of Ultra Running & Being a “Run-Fluencer” 00:10:41  Connections with Celebrities from the Nightclub 00:12:55  Los Angeles “Dreams” & Sobriety  00:17:16  Andy Glaze, Social Media Fame: A Passion Project 00:25:21  Having a “Look” to Stand Out: The IT Factor 00:28:17  Upcoming Runners, Eli’s Dad, and David Goggins 00:36:20  Rock Bottom for Eli Wehbe 00:48:18  You Can Fight Your Way out of Rock Bottom 00:51:02  Eli’s First 100 Mile, Running on a Broken Toe, & Cocodona 00:57:42  Eli’s Training Regimine  01:02:09  From Vegan to Eating Meat 01:03:22  Lift. Run. Shoot., Messages on Social Media, and Podcasts 01:08:45  Starting a Run Club & Future Goals 01:12:20  Impacting Others to Live a Better Life 01:14:16  Believing in a Higher Power 01:17:09  Eli’s Old Misconceptions About Hunting 01:18:53  Eli’s Connection with Andy Frisella 01:22:13  Expensive Cars & Designer Clothes 01:28:50  Eli’s Connection with Bradley Martyn 01:31:21  Final Thoughts   Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT: Visit https://drinklmnt.com/cam for a free sample pack with any purchase Sig Sauer: https://www.sigsauer.com/ use code CAM10 for 10% off optics MTN OPS Supplements: https://mtnops.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off and Free Shipping Hoyt: http://bit.ly/3Zdamyv use code CAM for 10% off Black Rifle Coffee: https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% your first order Grizzly Coolers: https://www.grizzlycoolers.com/ use code KEEPHAMMERING for 20% off

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