
<p>Emma Thompson is a former collegiate and standout swimmer from the Pacific Northwest. For the latest episode of the podcast, I sit down with Emma on the eve of her 22nd birthday to learn about her life after swim—the...


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Freewheeling conversations exploring the courageous act of the bounce forward—forget the comeback. Author, speaker, and mindset/mental endurance coach, Michael Leach, sits down with athletes, adventurers and performers—pushing physical and mental limits, inspiring listeners to bounce forward with resilience and fortitude. Raw, real and vulnerable these intimate conversations are as diverse as the guests, diving deep into what it takes to bounce forward from injury, illness or setback, embracing the remake in pursuit of becoming one’s truest and strongest self.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFreewheeling conversations exploring the courageous act of the bounce forward, forget the comeback. Author, speaker, and mindset/mental endurance coach, Michael Leach, sits down with athletes, adventurers and performers, pushing physical and mental limits, inspiring listeners to bounce forward with resilience and fortitude.
Recent episodes include "Emma Thompson on Hanging up the Goggles and Living in Alignment" (15 May 2025, 103 minutes), "Mike McCormack on Everything Breck Epic" (22 April 2025, 114 minutes), and "Easier to Suffer in a Pair: Haley Smith on the Cape Epic, Resilience and Teamwork" (1 April 2025, 59 minutes).
The Bounce Forward Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 99 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for The Bounce Forward Podcast is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Bounce Forward Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Bounce Forward Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Bounce Forward Podcast are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. The Bounce Forward Podcast has a sports audience.
The Bounce Forward Podcast is a sports podcast with 41 episodes published.
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<p>Emma Thompson is a former collegiate and standout swimmer from the Pacific Northwest. For the latest episode of the podcast, I sit down with Emma on the eve of her 22nd birthday to learn about her life after swim—the...

Episode #40
<p>We’ve brought back Mike McCormack, founder of one of the most celebrated (and kickass) mountain bike stage races in North America. The Breck Epic remains true to its roots, filled big, long backcountry rides at high...

<p>For the second episode of Season 3, we’re bringing back a Bounce Forward fan favorite, Haley Smith. If you haven’t listened to Episode 1 of Season 3, with Haley, we’d highly encourage you to do so as it sets the...

<p>Haley Smith is one of the biggest names in the world of North American off road cycling and a Bounce Forward original. </p><p><br /></p><p>In today’s conversation, on International Women’s Day, we take a deep dive...

<p>In this episode of Roll On, Cole Paton, we’ll dive into Cole’s 2024 season—exploring the highs and lows of the Lifetime Grand Prix, Marathon Nationals and Marathon Worlds.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>This conversation also...

Episode #36
<p>These are hard ones to write and even more challenging ones to record. My dad was such a big believer in this show and in this work. On the eve of the publication date for our next episode of Roll On, Cole Paton, we...

<p>Cole Tininenko is a sales guru from Allied Cycle Works. He’s also a lifelong athlete who loves to go fast on two wheels. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this conversation we learn about Cole’s introduction to two wheeled...

<p>We’re couldn’t be more excited to announce a new partnership here at the Bounce Forward and Be Audacious. We’re teaming up with one of the fastest (and baddest) men on two wheels, Cole Paton. The Bounce Forward as...

<p>Lauren De Crescenzo is a cycling icon, gravel racing protagonist, winner of the biggest off-road races on the continent, and TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivor, advocate and champion. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this...

<p>In today’s episode I sit down for a conversation with Devon Dabney from DR Performance. Devon wears a lot of hats, working for Wahoo Fitness, leading DR Fitness with her partner Robert, all while pushing the limits...

<p>In today’s episode I sit down with husband, dad, rider and strong man, David Curtis. David is featured in my favorite Leadville short documentary, Chase The Storm chronicling CrossFit Legend, Rich Fronning as he and...

<p>In today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Brianne Kwasny. Brianne is a former collegiate soccer player and current endurance athlete. After winning her age group at the Breck Epic in 2023, she...

<p>In today’s episode I sit down with Bikes Change Lives co-founder, CJ Wiggins. We’ll to learn about the Bikes Change Lives mission and how they advocate for using bikes as a vehicle to navigate mental health...

<p>I’m excited to bring you this long form conversation with friend of the show, friend of the family and Bounce Forward fan favorite, Roger Thompson. The ironman himself is back to share his experience with the...

<p>Cole Paton is a professional off-road racer and one of the fastest men on two wheels—hailing from Cashmere, Washington. He’s a heavy hitter in the Life Time Grand Prix Series and recently went big at the Leadville...

<p>Anna Yamauchi is a professional off-road bike racer and competitor in the Life Time Grand Prix Series. But Anna is so much more than a bike racer and athlete. Humble grace, quiet confidence and easy speed are what...

Episode #25
<p>Taylor Lideen is a a professional off-road bike racer with an extensive resume of strong two-wheeled results. But he’s far more than a rider. This is hands down one of my favorite and most meaningful conversations to...

<p>We’re back with another episode from the dynamic Dylan Johnson. He’s a fan favorite and three time guest of the show. On this 24th episode of The Bounce Forward Podcast, we take a deep dive with one of our favorite...

Episode #23
<p>When we’re really pushing things in training and honoring the Holy Trinity, it’s truly a threading of the needle as we try and balance the desire to build fitness with our body’s need for rest and recovery. When...

<p>Roger Thompson is a husband, father, teacher and coach. He’s also an Ironman athlete with a deep history and storied career in the sport. His race resume includes 20 lifetime Ironmans, National Age Group Champion and...
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