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Don't Die Rusty Podcast

Rick Hanson

Booking Overview

An interview-driven personal-development and lifestyle show focused on resilience, faith, health challenges, outdoor adventure, and meaningful life experiences, featuring authors, athletes, veterans, and people with compelling personal journeys. Suitable pitches include accessible experts and storytellers with firsthand experience in recovery, endurance sports, military service, nature education, or Christian purpose and resilience; booking difficulty is likely low because the show favors relatable guests over highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 116

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 617 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

dontdierusty@gmail.com

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Host

Rick Hanson - Host of Don't Die Rusty, a podcast centered on living fully through adventure, resilience, faith, relationships, and personal growth.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
A credible firsthand story or practical expertise related to resilience, faith, health challenges, outdoor adventure, endurance sports, military service, nature education, or personal transformation. Authors, athletes, veterans, educators, and purpose-driven professionals are a strong fit.
Required Achievements:  
Published a book or meaningful personal account, Demonstrated experience overcoming significant adversity, Participated in endurance sports or outdoor adventures, Served in the military or supported others through hardship, Built expertise in nature education, travel, faith, or resilience

Recent Guest Discussions

Kelley Lovelace - Cancer Recovery, Emotional And Spiritual Fatigue, Sabbath And Prayer, Friendship, Hunting, Outdoor Restoration, And Living Through Difficult Seasons.

Nicole Anderson - National Parks, Public Lands, Nature Education, Outdoor Travel, Family Adventures, Great Salt Lake, And Her Book For The Love Of The Parks, Southwest Region.

Emily Hawgood - Endurance Racing, Training, Community Support, Resilience, Kindness, Adventure, And The Meaning Of Finishing And Belonging.

Devin Fish - Childhood Adversity, Military Service, Addiction, Depression, Trauma, Faith, Mental Health, Resilience, And Finding Purpose.

Kelley Lovelace - Non-hodgkin Lymphoma, His Wife's Breast Cancer, Faith, Community Support, Purpose, Relationships, And Maintaining Presence During Hardship.

Recent Topics

Lifestyle, Personal Development, Resilience, Outdoor Recreation, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Don't Die Rusty Podcast
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DDR EP 114 / Brandon Ruby on Positivity and Building Weird Things

September 29, 2026

Rick catches up with Brandon Ruby for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, social media, TV work, and the joy of building unusual projects. Brandon talks candidly about what it means to be "Ruby," how he and Cappy work together, and why positivity and small acts of kindness matter more than ever.They discuss Brandon's evolving brand, the value of creative work, the impact of fans, and how life changes after loss. It's an honest, upbeat conversation about work, family, purpose, and find...

Rest, Recharge and Rewire With Kelley Lovelace

September 22, 2026

Rest, recharge, and why it may be okay to feel "off" for a while Rick reconnects with Kelley Lovelace for a candid conversation about cancer recovery, emotional fatigue, and the difference between fixing a problem and learning to live through it. What starts as a health update turns into a deeper discussion about Sabbath, spiritual rest, prayer, and why some seasons call for trust more than action.In this episode, Rick and Kelley talk openly about real life pressure, feeling drained, and the...

DDR EP 112 For The Love of The Parks Adventures in Life with Nicole Anderson

September 08, 2026

For the Love of the Parks, Southwest Region with Nicole Anderson Rick talks with Nicole Anderson about Utah landscapes, national parks, and why paying attention to small details in nature matters as much as chasing the big views. Nicole shares how her love of the outdoors, teaching, and writing led to her book For the Love of the Parks, Southwest Region, which blends park overviews, personal stories, kid-friendly science, and passport stamps.In this episode, they also discuss Great Salt Lake...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Don't Die Rusty Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Don't Die Rusty Podcast?

Don't Die Rusty Podcast is hosted by Rick Hanson. Its publicly listed email is dontdierusty@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Don't Die Rusty Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Don't Die Rusty Podcast: dontdierusty@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Don't Die Rusty Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Don't Die Rusty Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Don't Die Rusty Podcast?

Don't Die Rusty Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A credible firsthand story or practical expertise related to resilience, faith, health challenges, outdoor adventure, endurance sports, military service, nature education, or personal transformation. Authors, athletes, veterans, educators, and purpose-driven professionals are a strong fit. Common among recent guests: Published a book or meaningful personal account; Demonstrated experience overcoming significant adversity; Participated in endurance sports or outdoor adventures. Recent guests include Kelley Lovelace, Nicole Anderson, and Emily Hawgood.

How hard is it to get booked on Don't Die Rusty Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Don't Die Rusty Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Lifestyle, Personal Development, Resilience, Outdoor Recreation, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

dontdierusty@gmail.com

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