Episodes

  • S2 E13 Aloha from the Islands
    Mar 21 2026

    Nick "Rich Boy" Hentges joins Boots and Hitch from Hawaii to share 16 consecutive years of experiences with RFTW.

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    Be social with us. Share your experiences, comments, and questions with us at pod@rftw.us


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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • S2 E12 I Ride For Lori Ann w/ Mike "Bonehead" Kyzer
    Mar 13 2026

    Mike "Bonehead" Kyzer joins Boots and Hitch to share his journey on all 4 RFTW Roooots (routes) and how he continues to serve those who served. Press play and let's go ALL THE WAY!Be social with us. Share your experiences, comments and questions with us at pod@rftw.us

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • S2 E11 Chaplain Brushstroke
    Feb 28 2026

    Chaplain Boyce "Brushstroke" McKinney joins Boots and Hitch to share his experiences on the run for over a decade. He is currently serving as Midway Chaplain and NC State Coordinator

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S2 E10 New Riding Standard!
    Jan 31 2026

    Boots and Hitch discuss The Benevolence Program, a new riding standard, and key fobs and codes.

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    46 mins
  • S2 E9 Let's Hear From A 2026 FNG w/ Alex Traxler
    Jan 23 2026

    This episode brings us our very first FNG, Alex Traxler, who will be joining us from Alaska. Our goal is to hear from Alex before the Run, then have him back on after the Run for an AAR.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • S2 E8 What's New On Midway w/ Ed "Wind Dog" Brundage
    Dec 17 2025

    Wind Dog joins us once again as the RC for Midway Route. In this episode he shares a little more about Midway traditions and changes for 2026. If you missed his first visit on the podcast and would like to learn more about him and his personal RFTW journey check out the Season 1 episode "Midway Captured My Soul."

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S2 E7 Clutch Chronicles w/ Leo Rachmel
    Nov 15 2025

    The rider formerly known as Leo joins us on the podcast for a again, this time as Sandbox Route Coordinator. What's changed?

    Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY!

    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

    Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us.

    Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can't.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S2 E6 Central ROOOOT Coordinator Jim "Who" McDonough
    Oct 22 2025

    Is it ROOOOT or Route? Jim "Who" McDonough helps us settle it.

    Whether you ride, serve, or simply remember, press play and let's go ALL THE WAY!

    WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

    Your stories keep RFTW alive. Whether you have ridden with us, supported us, or simply want to ask Boots and Hitch a question, we would love to hear your voice.Share your experiences, memories and questions by writing to us at pod@rftw.us.

    Together we can continue to Ride For Those Who Can't.

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    1 hr and 3 mins