Learn how you can use online membership clubs and virtual events to create year-round races immune to weather and closures.

About Merchants of Dirt

Merchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.

Reach Out

Each episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!

Support the Show

We love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!

Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?

Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!

Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #052 on April 7th, 2020. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn how race promoters can pivot quickly towards asynchronous competition and virtual events to survive local natural disasters.

About Merchants of Dirt

Merchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.

Reach Out

Each episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!

Support the Show

We love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!

Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?

Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!

Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #051 on May 31st, 2020. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.

Learn the 50 race direction lessons learned that can help you build your roadmap, refine your checklists, or just help you find a place to start.

About Merchants of Dirt

Merchants of Dirt is your insider's guide to the art and science of building, promoting, and directing off-road races. Join Kyle M. Bondo as he shares 20 years of practical sports management advice that you can use to start your own off-road racing business. Merchant of Dirt is also the official voice of Reckoneer, my outdoor events company that teaches new race directors the business of endurance racing, race promotion, and event production. Learn more at MerchantsofDirt.com.

Reach Out

Each episode of Merchants of Dirt touches on topics that all race promoters struggle with. I would love to hear what you would like to hear on the show. If you have a topic recommendation or questions? Connect with Kyle and Mr. Murphy at merchantsofdirt.com or wherever you find trail grinders, dirt eaters, and reckoneers!

Support the Show

We love coffee! It's how I create all sorts of podcasts like War Yankee - Overland, Not Easily Squished, PAUSE for Dramatic Effect, and Flowgnar! If you want to support the show, I would love it if you would restock our coffee by donating to our coffee fund at: https://buymeacoffee.com/waryankee. I turn every cup you buy me into a new episode!

Does Your Podcast Need a Rescue?

Your podcast isn’t broken, it’s just stuck. Howdy! I’m Kyle Bondo, host of Not Easily Squished, podcast producer, US Navy veteran, and the guy people call when their show needs a tune-up. If you haven’t published in months or even years, but still love your show? I built this podcast for you. However, if this podcast is not enough, then you need my Podcast Rescue: A 7-Day Tune-Up for Stalled Shows. In just 7 days, I’ll help you figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how to hit record again with confidence. You’ll get a full diagnostic, a personalized rescue plan, two coaching sessions, and even a review of your next episode. No fluff. No overwhelm. Just results. Spots are limited, so please don’t wait to join the waitlist now at PodcastWorthy.com. Let’s get your rescue underway today!

Gagglepod published Merchants of Dirt podcast episode #050 on June 14th, 2018. Copyright © 2018-2025. Merchants of Dirt, Reckoneer, Podcast Worthy, and Oncetold. All Rights Reserved.