For five years, Drew committed himself to an extreme goal: completing one million pushups in a single year. It became a daily ritual, a source of purpose, and a promise to himself. On the final day of the challenge, with just 400 pushups left, everything was supposed to end in triumph.

Instead, two detectives arrived at his door.

They were there to inform Drew that his lifelong best friend — who had been over for dinner the night before — had passed away. In an instant, the challenge that once defined the day became meaningless in the face of unimaginable loss.

This podcast is the story of that moment — the collision of discipline and grief — and what it takes to keep moving forward when the thing you were striving for no longer matters the way it once did. It’s about resilience, friendship, perspective, and learning how to finish life’s hardest set when the count no longer makes sense.

In this episode, Drew sits down with Tac for a candid conversation about the real struggles behind launching a brand-new podcast with a video component. From unexpected technical headaches and production learning curves to the pressure of booking quality guests and figuring out how to monetize fast enough to keep the lights on at home, nothing about the process has been easy. Drew and Tac pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to get a show off the ground—and the stress that comes with betting on yourself.

As the conversation unfolds, the focus shifts from podcast growing pains to personal ones, specifically Tac’s eating habits and the toll they’re taking on his health. Late-night pizza, Oreos, and eating like a wild man are starting to show up in the mirror, leading to a softer body that Tac isn’t thrilled about. The episode balances humor with honesty as they talk about discipline, accountability, and what needs to change if Tac wants his body to match his goals—on and off the mic.

A near-death accident changed everything. Nick’s story begins with an unthinkable moment that nearly cost him his life — and continues with the brutal fight to survive, adapt, and rebuild in the face of overwhelming obstacles.