The Dailey Edge Podcast
Join hosts Trent, TJ, and Todd Dailey as they explore the intersections of technology, culture, fitness, and personal growth. Through engaging discussions and personal anecdotes, the trio dives into topics ranging from childhood gaming nostalgia and cutting-edge fitness tech to the pursuit of happiness and lifestyle choices. Whether reminiscing about epic gaming marathons, sharing tips for staying on the forefront of fitness trends, or unraveling the complexities of modern life, The Dailey Edge delivers thoughtful insights, lively debates, and relatable stories for listeners of all walks of life.
Episodes
28 episodes
Episode 29: Serving First: Building Culture with Christian Principles in Modern Business
Want a culture that doesn’t crack under pressure or trends? We dive deep into integrating faith and values at work without bullhorns, labels, or cringe. With candid stories across corporate and service environments, we unpack why your “why” mat...
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Episode 28: Wisconsin Ragnar Trail, Why Shared Suffering Creates Unbreakable Bonds
What happens when accomplished road runners tackle their first trail race? A humbling, transformative adventure through mud, darkness, and pouring rain that redefines their understanding of human potential.The Daily brothers and their f...
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Episode 27: One More Yard: The Recap of Indiana's Epic Backyard Ultra "Prairie On Fire"
What happens when ordinary people push themselves to extraordinary limits? In this captivating Prairie on Fire recap episode, the Daily Edge team unpacks the raw, inspiring stories from Indiana's premier backyard ultra event where runners compl...
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🎙️Episode 26: The Youth Sports Dilemma: Specialization vs. Multi-Sport🎙️
We explore the ongoing debate between multi-sport participation versus early specialization in youth athletics, diving into how competitive environments shape these decisions and the long-term impacts on children's development.• Hamilto...
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🎙️Episode 25: ADHD: From School Struggles to Workplace Superpowers🎙️
We explore the complex realities of ADHD, sharing personal experiences from medication in childhood to workplace adaptations as adults.• ADHD often manifests as difficulty focusing on uninteresting tasks while having the ability to hype...
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🎙️Episode 24: The Pursuit of Longevity: Balancing Health, Habits, and Modern Solutions🎙️
We dive into the complex world of longevity, exploring the balance between extending lifespan and maintaining quality of life in a society obsessed with health optimization.• The concept of reaching a point where life expectancy increas...
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Episode 23: Inside the Backyard Ultra, all you need to know for race day
We're back from our summer break and ready to jump into a discussion about Prairie on Fire, an upcoming Backyard Ultra race that brings people from all walks of life together to test their physical and mental limits.• The Backyard Ultra...
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Episode 22: Walking the Tightrope: Excellence and Confidence in Child Development
We explore the delicate balance of pushing children to achieve excellence while maintaining their confidence and nurturing their passion, drawing from our experiences as fathers in competitive youth sports environments.• Focus on effort...
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Episode 20: The 1% That Actually Matters: Redefining Success and Fulfillment
The search for life's meaning goes beyond financial success to focus on growth, contribution, and finding contentment without becoming complacent.• Suffering can be a strategic pathway to growth rather than something to avoid• True ...
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Episode 19: Running 31 Miles: The Mental and Physical Journey to the Full Mo
The Dailey brothers discuss Trent's preparation for running the Full Mo 50K ultra marathon and the evolution of this unique race over five years.• Trent describes his journey from a 500-day running streak to training for the 31-mile Ful...
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Episode 18: Navigating Business in a World of Rising Trade Barriers
Tariffs have become a complex economic battleground affecting businesses, consumers, and global trade relationships in ways that go beyond mainstream news coverage.• How tariffs function when imposed on imported goods and the resulting ...
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Episode 17: The Crisis of Connection: Why Men Struggle to Build and Maintain Community
We explore the critical importance of male friendship and community after the structured environments of school and college disappear from our lives. Vulnerability and shared accomplishment emerge as two key elements that make men's groups succ...
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Episode 16: From Preparation to Finish Line: Mastering Race Day Psychology and Performance
The Daily Edge brothers share strategies to prepare both mentally and physically for race day, offering practical advice for overcoming race anxiety and achieving peak performance.• Mental preparation is crucial for race success, with l...
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🎙️Episode 14: When Doubt Creeps In: Sustaining Vision Despite Uncertainty 🎙️
Grit is defined as passion and perseverance over a long period of time, and this quality is essential for entrepreneurial success despite being increasingly rare in today's instant-gratification society.• Todd shares his seven-year jour...
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🎙️Episode 13: Digital Co-Pilots: How AI Is Transforming Business and Personal Decision-Making
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an essential co-pilot in our personal and professional lives, offering powerful efficiency gains while presenting important ethical considerations.• AI serves best as a starting point rather t...
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Episode 12: Your Time Is Worth More Than You Think: Breaking Free From Busyness Culture
We explore the crucial difference between busyness and true productivity, examining how purpose, planning, and self-awareness create meaningful results rather than just activity.• Purpose must ground all productivity efforts or we risk ...
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🎙️Episode 15: Learning in the Age of AI: How Should We Prepare Our Children?
We explore whether the traditional education system is still relevant in a rapidly changing world with advancing AI technology, examining how schools can better prepare children for future careers.• A century-old education model may not...
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🎙️Episode 11: Nature vs. Nurture: A Family's Journey Through ADHD, Academics, and Finding Purpose
Three brothers explore how their different personalities and paths emerged despite being raised by the same parents, examining how nature, nurture, and birth order shaped their development and successes.• TJ, the oldest, struggled with ...
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Episode 10: Beyond the Starting Line: Maintaining Momentum When Motivation Fades
We dive into the challenges and strategies of maintaining long-term fitness motivation when the initial excitement fades away, sharing personal experiences of how we've sustained our running routines for over a decade despite injuries, busy sch...
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Episode 9: Is There a Right Way to Believe? Challenging Religious Norms
This episode invites listeners into a heartfelt dialogue about the complexities of faith and spirituality within the context of family relationships. Our journeys through and beyond Catholicism prompt discussions about belief, perception of tru...
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Episode 8: The Echo Chamber Effect: Navigating Polarization
Today's conversation revolves around the theme of echo chambers and their impact on societal polarization. We explore how social media algorithms shape what we see and amplify confirmation bias, making it harder to engage with differing viewpoi...
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1:25:50
Episode 7: Embrace the Struggle: Finding Fulfillment in Hardship
Exploring the essence of fulfillment in our lives reveals a powerful connection between joy and struggle. We share personal anecdotes about challenges faced and why true happiness doesn’t come from easy entertainment but from embracing hard wor...
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Episode 6: From Duck Hunt to Esports: Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Video Games
This episode explores the nostalgic impact of video gaming on our lives, discussing how it shaped our childhood experiences and influenced our skills into adulthood. We address the benefits and drawbacks of gaming, including screen time managem...
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Episode 5: Immersive Fitness Experiences through Technology
This episode showcases how technology has transformed the running experience into an engaging and exciting journey. We explore the role of gadgets, wearables, and community platforms in fostering motivation, improving performance, and making in...
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Episode 4: Lifestyle Choices: Navigating Expectations and Investing in Happiness
What drives your lifestyle choices—your own values or the expectations of others? Join us as we unravel this complex question, drawing from a conversation sparked during a run that unveiled the contrasting priorities of minimizing work for fami...
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