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🔥 Episode 9: When the FBI Knocked Next Door: Cory Williams on Ironman Grit & Real-Life
🎙 Into the Fire Podcast | Hosted by Zach Monroe

Guest: Cory Williams, Ironman Athlete, Father, Husband and Owner of Railroad Productions

In this episode of Into the Fire, Zach sits down with Cory Williams, an Ironman athlete, business owner, and family man who’s mastered the art of balance between grit, fatherhood, and creative passion.

Cory opens up about what it takes to train for one of the most demanding endurance events on earth, while running a thriving video production company, Railroad Productions and raising a family. He shares how discipline, movement, and mindset help him reset and refocus when life gets chaotic.

But this episode isn’t all training schedules and Ironman talk. Cory also tells the unbelievable true story of what happened when the FBI and U.S. Marshals raided his neighbor’s house, a man later revealed to be on Oklahoma’s 10 Most Wanted List, who had faked his own death and evaded capture for almost 13 years.

Cory watched it unfold right next door and had no idea who he was really living beside.

In this episode, we talk about:
- What it takes to compete as an Ironman athlete
- The discipline and mindset that translate from sport to life
- Balancing entrepreneurship, creativity, and fatherhood
- Finding clarity and purpose through physical challenge
- The shocking story of living next to a fugitive for four years
- How hobbies and passion can reset the mind and sharpen focus

This conversation blends adventure, reflection, and real-world grit, a reminder that discipline isn’t built in the easy moments, and that balance comes from facing life’s chaos head-on.

Whether you’re chasing goals, balancing family and work, or just need a story that proves truth is stranger than fiction, this episode will light a fire under you.

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Episode 8: Facing The Monsters: Fear, Failure and The Fire Within
Into the Fire Podcast | Hosted by Zach Monroe

It’s Halloween season, the time of year when fear is in the air. Ghost stories, haunted houses, and the things that go bump in the night. But this episode isn’t about the kind of fear that hides in the shadows… it’s about the kind that hides inside of us. The fear that keeps us from chasing what we want, speaking our truth, and becoming the men we’re meant to be.

In this solo episode, Zach steps into the fire to talk about the real fears men face, not the monsters outside, but the ones within. The fear of failing. The fear of not being enough. The fear of being seen, vulnerable, or lost in a world that expects strength but rarely teaches us how to find it.

Zach explores how fear can both destroy and define us, how it can paralyze us when left unchecked, but also become the forge that tempers us into something stronger. Through personal reflection, hard lessons, and real talk, he unpacks what it means to confront your own darkness head-on.

He talks about the moments when fear shows up quietly, in the hesitation before taking a leap, in the doubt that creeps in when you’re chasing something meaningful, or in the guilt of not being able to carry every burden that life piles on your shoulders.

This episode isn’t about conquering fear, it’s about understanding it. About recognizing that the same fire that burns can also light the way forward. Zach dives into how embracing discomfort and leaning into the unknown can reveal what’s truly possible when you stop running from what scares you.

You’ll hear thoughts on:
🔥 The hidden fears most men carry but rarely talk about
🔥 Why failure isn’t the opposite of success, it’s part of the process
🔥 The danger of living life on autopilot and avoiding risk
🔥 How fear can become your greatest teacher when you learn to face it
🔥 Why growth requires walking straight into the fire, even when it hurts

And because it’s spooky season, Zach also weaves in a few eerie reflections, the haunting idea that the scariest ghost most of us live with is the version of ourselves we never let out.

Whether you’re sitting around a campfire, driving home from work, or lying awake at night thinking about the things you wish you’d done differently, this episode will remind you that fear doesn’t have to be the end of your story. It can be the spark that starts a new one.

Because in the end, courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s walking into the flames anyway.

So grab a coffee, light the fire, and settle in for a raw and honest conversation about what it really means to face the fears that forge us.

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In this episode, I sit down with my buddy Devine for a real, unfiltered conversation about life, friendship, and finding joy in the simple things. What stands out most is his humor, honesty, and perspective on what truly matters. Sometimes, brotherhood is just about showing up, listening, and sharing a laugh.

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