Flowgnar, hosted by Kyle M. Bondo, is a music podcast for outdoor enthusiasts who need a soundtrack for their next adventure. It features a curated playlist of Valueverse artists that turn garage band-like beats into pure endurance fuel. Embrace the flow while you chew the gnar!
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Ep22 - Hush Job: Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today is Flowgnar's second "Silent Episode," which includes only instrumentals and motivational ideas, and is dedicated to my comic hero and writer for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Larry Hama, who was the creator of the first "silent issue" that expanded to create additional stories without dialog or sound effects (Marvel G.I. Joe: ARAH Yearbook #3). This instrumental-only episode of Flowgnar includes a handful of motivational thoughts from inspirational speakers that are sure to improve your mental health out on the trail. For me, this episode is a must
Ep21 - Silent Interludes: Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today, is Flowgnar's first "Silent Episode" the includes only instrumentals and motivational ideas, and dedicated to my comic hero and writer for G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, Larry Hama, who was the creator of the first "silent issue" (Marvel G.I. Joe: ARAH Issue #21) that included an entire story without dialog or sound effects. However, I decided to take this episode a step further. Included between tracks and mixed into the instrumentals are a handful of motivational thoughts from inspirational speakers that are sure to improve your mental he
Ep.20 Ragtag Survivors Club: Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 I recently had a birthday, and every birthday is a reminder that you're another year older, but it's also a wake-up call. If you've got a "done-lapped tire" around your belly, your poor health is going to cost you, and soon. We all want to see more birthdays, and the only way to do that is to start taking care of ourselves. I'm going to live forever or die trying, and the only way I can do that is to get outside and ride my bike every day. Welcome to the Ragtag Survivors Club, where our motto is "Tomorrow's Not Guaranteed", reminding you to alwa
Ep.19: Big Gravity Biscuits: Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today, Flowgnar turns 1 year old! Juneteenth is when I dropped Episode #2 - Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus on June 19th, 2024. While not technically my first episodes, it was the day that I launched Flowgnar.com, received my first ever boosts Podcasting 2.0 shill and V4V consultant "Sir ChadF", Keven Bae (Sats and Sounds), and Salty Crayon (Upbeats) to welcome me to the Valueverse, and my first big boost of 4,200 SATS from Cannabis Records for playing Get Away by The Velvicks. Meanwhile, we once again take a moment to remember what Emancipation Day me
Ep.18: Toothy Knife Fight: Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today's message is that everybody starts at zero. No matter the goal, you're going to have to start at zero, maybe more than once. But each chance I get is another round of "this might work". So here's to surviving long enough to get a second chance to try again! Today's Trail-Tested Playlist I have personally trail-tested this playlist on my 2019 Kona Hei Hei CR/DL mountain bike called Chickensaurus-Rex to flow you through 10 miles of Texas gnar. Then I do it again on foot with Salomon Speedcross 6 Forces trail shoes to make sure it can hold up t
Ep.17: Tomorrow Not Guaranteed: Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today, I remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom. This Memorial Day, we who gave some salute those who gave all. My only hope is that I continue to strive to be the kind of man and live a life that is deserving of a gift I can never pay back. Today's Trail Tested Playlist I have personally trail-tested this playlist on my 2019 Kona Hei Hei CR/DL mountain bike called Chickensaurus-Rex to flow you through 10 miles of Texas gnar. Then I do it again on foot with Salomon Speedcross 6 Forces trail shoes to make s
Ep.16: Back from Extinction Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🔥 Today, I want you to rage against the fear and embrace the changes coming into your life because change is the most exciting way to truly live the life we are given. This is your moment. This is your time to make that change and take your first step into the unknown. To embrace this season of change, I've reworked the show to have limited interruptions so that you can get a 30-minute trail run, a rucking power session, or even ride your mountain bike up, back, and over during lunch. But here's to you, fellow Outdoor Adventurers! Mr. Murphy and I
Ep.15 - Comet Impact Gnar Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 What if this was an entire Flowgnar episode you could play while riding your new mountain bike on Christmas Day? This is that episode! Enjoy the Christmas Gnar Mix from all of us at Oncetold - Merry Christmas! About Flowgnar Flowgnar, hosted by Kyle M. Bondo, is a music podcast for outdoor enthusiasts who need a soundtrack for their next adventure. It features a curated playlist of Valueverse artists that turn garage band-like beats into pure endurance fuel. Learn more at flowgnar.com. Trail Tested Playlist I have personally trail-tested each of my
Ep.14 - Comet Impact Flow Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 What if this was an entire Flowgnar episode you could play during your Christmas dinner party? This is that episode! Enjoy the Christmas Flow Mix from all of us at Oncetold - Merry Christmas! About Flowgnar Flowgnar, hosted by Kyle M. Bondo, is a music podcast for outdoor enthusiasts who need a soundtrack for their next adventure. It features a curated playlist of Valueverse artists that turn garage band-like beats into pure endurance fuel. Learn more at flowgnar.com. Trail Tested Playlist I have personally trail-tested each of my playlists on my m
Ep.13 - Jurassic Jukebox Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today is a very special day because out here in the Valley of the Dinos I have my first Exclusive! Coming directly from Writer, Producer, Musician, and all-around good guy Jimmy V -- jimmyv4v.com -- is a new song from Blackstone Valley called "I Want Love". Jimmy was gracious enough to bring another Blackstone Valley song out of his secret Music Vault and he guaranteed me -- will move you! So stay tuned to today's Triple Track Attack where Jimmy V and Blackstone Valley are going to make you send it into the backcountry! Go, go, GO! About Jimmy V Jim
Ep.12: Amber Pitch Slap Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today, I'm trying hard to be whoever I am supposed to be but it has been rough since a spoke broke on my rear wheel. Who am I if I can't ride my mountain bike? That's right, my faithful steed, Chickensaurus-Rex broke my heart yesterday. Or it was that diabolical bike shop in Fort Worth that installed an inferior part. Who's to know? What I am now -- is grounded. Nothing more than a feeble, ground-pounding peasant. LOL! Just kidding. I started this journey hiking, then trail running, then doing that half hike-half run shuffle we call trekking in adven
Ep.11: Out With a Bang Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕🌠 Today, here in the Valley of the Dinos it's the Election Eve before the most important election in our lifetime -- or so they keep saying. This is when we, as Americans, leave milk and cookies out for Captain America before getting a rough and restless night of insomnia followed by going to the polls tomorrow. I'm not going to tell you who to vote for because you already know who you need to vote for. Instead, I've created an Election Mix that you can use while you wait your turn in line. I made it special with limited interruptions so that you can ge
Ep.10: Paleo Powerhouse Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Today is one of those days where I didn't want to go outside. I wanted to stay inside, eat junk food, and watch YouTube all day. But if I skip Monday's ride, I'll most likely skip Tuesday's ride too. Then, before you know it, I've skipped half the week and now it's Thursday! Geesh! This is the theme of today's mix: doing it even when you don't want to. I get that you need to listen to your body and rest when it needs it. However, I've found that my body -- and those dark voices in my head -- can trick you into believing you need rest when what you real
Ep.09: Evolutionary Bottleneck Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Today, I had to put myself in someone else's shoes after getting into a big argument with a best friend and realizing that I was the one in the wrong. What do about it? You do the only thing you can do, you ask for forgiveness! That is the lesson for today -- if something is bothering you don't keep it inside. Talk about it now! Second, if you do get into a fight and say something dumb it's not the end of the world. Once the hurt feelings calm down you can work it out but only if you realize that the only person you can control is YOU! Finally,
Ep.08: Big Toothy Grin Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Today, I'm reminded of what Marcus Aurelius said about dwelling on problems: "Your days are numbered, and if you don't clear the clouds from your mind now you may never have another chance." What does that mean? You cannot dwell on failures and be dissatisfied with today because you may not have a tomorrow. You have to live your life as if every moment were your last. In other words, be thankful for today because tomorrow is not guaranteed. So if you woke up on this side of the dirt today I want you to put on your Big Toothy Grin and remind yourself to
Ep.07: Tar Pit Barbeque Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Yup, the voices have been extra loud this week. Between my personal experiences during 9/11 and too many funerals for friends who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, I'm feeling the full weight of being stuck in the tar pit of survivor's guilt. Thankfully, for me, mountain biking is my miracle. It allows me to leave some of that darkness out on the trail, one ride at a time. That is what today's mix is for me: processing dark thoughts and exercising them in my mind. I know it's going to take more than one ride to clear my head but thankfully this is an e
Ep.06: Mesozoic Life Crisis Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Welcome to Flowgnar Episode #6 -- Mesozoic Life Crisis! I am your Summer Time trail guide Kyle M. Bondo, coming to you from The Valley of the Dinosaurs -- Glen Rose, Texas. Today marks the last week of Summer! Oh, no! August here in Texas has been hot, hot, hot! But strangely not as hot as last year. To quote The Hives: A time was invented to keep the kids in the hall, they gave it a name and we all know it is 'Fall'. But that's just the line of the story that I have presented: Fall is just something that grown-ups invented! That is my Parking Lot
Ep.05: Unpaid Duck Bills My huge apology to the Johner Boys for messing up their name last episode! Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Welcome to Flowgnar Episode #5 -- Unpaid Duck Bills! I am your Summer Time trail guide Kyle M. Bondo, coming to you from The Valley of the Dinosaurs -- Glen Rose, Texas. Today, I have a huge apology to make to the Johner Boys! Yup, I allowed technology to scribble-scram my notes and butchered the Johner Boys' name up like a Brontosaurus going feet first into a wood chipper -- it was not pretty. However, during this episode, I am going to do a "Make Right" and get the Johner Boy
Ep.04: Fossil Fuel Injector Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Welcome to Flowgnar Episode #4 -- Fossil Fuel Injector! I am your Summer Time trail guide Kyle M. Bondo, coming to you from The Valley of the Dinosaurs -- Glen Rose, Texas. Today marks the last month of Summer and I just celebrated a birthday in July. This makes August the grand finale to my Month-Long Birthday Celebration! I love a good July and August, especially when you get to live to see the next one. That is my Parking Lot wisdom for you today. Your birthday is the best day to go on an adventure and take this curated playlist of Valueverse ar
Ep.03: Extinction Level Playground Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Welcome to Flowgnar Episode #3 -- Extinction Level Playground! I am your Summer Time trail guide Kyle M. Bondo, coming to you from The Valley of the Dinosaurs -- Glen Rose, Texas. Declare your Independence and follow the Raptors into the backcountry no matter what the excuse! Stop doom-scrolling and go touch grass with this curated playlist of Valueverse artists and tortured dinosaur metaphors that will shut the voices up in your head and get you moving! Go, go, GO! About Flowgnar Flowgnar, hosted by Kyle M. Bondo, is a music podcast for out
Ep.02: Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Welcome to Flowgnar Episode #2 -- Sic Semper Tyrannosaurus! I am your Summer Time trail guide Kyle M. Bondo, coming to you from The Valley of the Dinosaurs -- Glen Rose, Texas. In this Season of Emancipation and Independence, Kyle M. Bondo uses the lyrics from a curated playlist of Valueverse artists and tortured dinosaur metaphors to expose the bad thinking that can ruin your outdoor adventure. Flowgnar, hosted by Kyle M. Bondo, is a music podcast for outdoor enthusiasts who need a soundtrack for their next adventure. It features a curated pla
Ep.01: Valley of the Dinos Howdy, Ya'll! 🤠☕ Welcome to Flowgnar Episode #1 -- Valley of the Dinos! I am your Summer Time trail guide Kyle M. Bondo, coming to you from The Valley of the Dinosaurs -- Glen Rose, Texas -- Yup! Where Dinosaurs once roamed, I call home. And riding alongside me is my faithful trail monster, Mr. Murphy. And together we are finding the best Value 4 Value garage band sounds to be the soundtrack to your next great outdoor adventure. Flowgnar has one goal Keep... You... Moving! Enjoy! Flowgnar, hosted by Kyle M. Bondo, is a music podcast for outdoor enthusiasts who need
