About this episode
• Dan explains being late due to Crystal Van leaving early for a real estate closing • Praise for Bart Merrick and Crystal Van's experience in real estate • Importance of pricing a house correctly to avoid financial loss • Bart and Crystal's ability to handle different real estate market phases • Benefits of using a two-person real estate team for scheduling and support • Emphasis on the customer service and financial advantages of experienced realtors • Endorsement of the Bart Merrick Team with website mention • Introduction of the Friday free show of A Mediocre Time with Tom and Dan • Savannah joins the show as a guest • Savannah preparing for an upcoming trip to Australia • Introduction of Jetson, Tom's brother-in-law and an endurance athlete • Jetson participating in the Summit 200 race in Colorado • Description of the Summit 200: 200 miles, 40,000 feet elevation change • Distance comparison from Orlando to Brunswick, GA or Fort Lauderdale • Jetson needing pacers during the race due to hallucinations • Tom discusses planning to pace Jetson but backing out due to foot pain • Joking exchange about Tom's foot and boogers • Tom's original dream of pacing Jetson with his sons in a Winnebago • Jetson identifies Tom as the shortest pacer with a 13-mile segment • Tom realizes his foot fails after 10–12 miles and drops out • Dan and Andrea mention tracking Jetson online during the race • Jetson describes his training regimen for the Summit 200 • Weekly peak training includes 90 miles total: 30 weekday, 60 weekend plus biking • Discussion of sleep schedule and race strategy • Jetson's goal to finish in 85 hours, within the 110-hour cutoff • Use of a spreadsheet for time and mileage planning • Andrea jokes about math and calorie tracking during endurance events • Jetson explains physical exhaustion can lead to collapse despite mental determination • Jokes about dying from diarrhea while wearing tiny shorts during a race • Discussion about whether endurance runners wear diapers—Jetson confirms they just poop in the woods • Jetson outlines nutrition plan: 30,000 calories over 85–90 hours • Sleep strategy includes 3–4 hours total with trail naps and short rests • Sleep stations are basic campsites with cots; runners may skip them if not tired • Preference for trail naps over structured sleep stations • Commentary on early human hunting and endurance-based evolution • Jokes about ancient humans mating with animals before eating them • Jetson's aid station food includes energy gels ("goos") and dense "fun bars" (adult Rice Krispie treats) • Andrea and Maisie's opinions on athletic energy snacks • Jetson describes the personal reward of pushing physical limits as achieving inner peace • Comparison to psychedelic experiences—"shaking hands with God" • Emphasis on gaining perspective through endurance challenges ### **Social Media:** [Website](https://tomanddan.com/) | [Twitter](https://twitter.com/tomanddanlive) | [Facebook](https://facebook.com/amediocretime) | [Instagram](https://instagram.com/tomanddanlive) **Where to Find the Show:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mediocre-time/id334142682) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2FtZWRpb2NyZXRpbWUvcG9kY2FzdC54bWw) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Mediocre-Time-p364156/) **The Tom & Dan Radio Show on Real Radio 104.1:** [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-corporate-time/id975258990) | [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2Fjb3Jwb3JhdGV0aW1lL3BvZGNhc3QueG1s) | [TuneIn](https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy/A-Corporate-Time-p1038501/) **Exclusive Content:** [Join BDM](https://tomanddan.com/registration) **Merch:** [Shop Tom & Dan](https://tomanddan.myshopify.com/)