No Zero Days Return: Lessons from the Trail, Survival, & Brotherhood | RLIAR 2026
Release Date: 07/20/2026
Rob Sweetman (Part 1): The Operator Syndrome, Sleep Science, and the Legacy of Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin
The Two-Promises Podcast
"They say SEAL training is the hardest training in the world... but the truth is, we're not robots." In the Season 3 premiere of this 3-part series, retired Navy SEAL Rob Sweetman joins host BD to debrief the inaugural Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR)—a grueling 62-mile military simulation through the rugged Colorado Backcountry. Rob pulls back the curtain on the inspiration behind the race: the life, service, and tragic loss of his platoon mentor, Navy SEAL SO1 Ryan Francis Larkin. We explore how Ryan's death nearly a decade ago catalyzed Rob's life mission into Sleep Science...
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No Zero Days Team (Part 3): Hallucinations, 16-Pound Packs, and the "Desert Shuffle" – The RLIAR Final Debrief
The Two-Promises Podcast
"You don't conquer the mountain—you conquer the next ten feet." In this final series of our 3-part debrief on the Two Promises Podcast, Brent wraps up his roundtable with the No Zero Days race team (Sam Piccolotti, Sean Pechon, Matthew Anderson, and Jon Habert) following their performance in the Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR) in the Colorado Backcountry. The crew gets brutally honest about the extreme physiological breakdown caused by heat, dehydration, and heavy packs in the backcountry. Jon Habert shares how physical exhaustion led to "audible mirages" and hearing...
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No Zero Days Team (Part 2): Lessons from the Canyon – Injury, Gear Reality Checks, and the Power of the Crew
The Two-Promises Podcast
"If your only focus is to finish, be careful—you might just end up with a t-shirt. If you aren't open and aware during the process, you miss the whole journey." In Part 2 of our 3-part debrief with the No Zero Days race team (Sam Piccolotti, Sean Pechon, Matthew Anderson, and Jon Habert), the crew offers an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at their experience during the Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR) in the Colorado Backcountry. The team opens up about the brutal physical realities of navigating 62 miles of unforgiving alpine terrain from Montrose to Telluride....
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No Zero Days Return: Lessons from the Trail, Survival, & Brotherhood | RLIAR 2026
The Two-Promises Podcast
"This is the first event where I've ever had a 'Did Not Finish'... but looking back, we learned more about each other in the suck than anywhere else." The No Zero Days race team—Sam Piccolotti, Sean Pechon, Matthew Anderson, and Jon Habert—returns to the show following their brutal experience in the inaugural Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR) across the rugged Colorado Backcountry. In this raw and transparent debrief, the team breaks down what really happened during their 62-mile military escape-and-evasion simulation from Montrose to Telluride. From pyrotechnic starts...
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Full Send: Hard Targets – Navy SEAL Juan "Gonzo" Gonzalez on Situational Awareness, Slow Growth, and the Business of Security
The Two-Promises Podcast
What does it mean to build a life of service that seamlessly bridges the gap between elite military execution and global corporate entrepreneurship? On this Full Send we pull together the complete, uncut conversation with retired Navy SEAL, former Army Airborne medic, and founder of Eagle Eye Protection, Juan "Gonzo" Gonzalez. Gonzo walks us through his foundational upbringing as a diplomat's son traveling throughout South and Central America, a cross-cultural immersion that inadvertently gifted him with acute situational awareness and street smarts by age 15. We track his tactical...
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No Zero Days Team: Age vs. Altitude – Experience, Endurance, and the Spirit of Ryan Larkin
The Two-Promises Podcast
"When you see us old guys out there doing the same thing the young guys are doing, just know we do it in a lot more pain." In this special roundtable episode, host BD sits down with the No Zero Days race team—Sam Piccolotti, Sean Pechon, Matthew Anderson, and Jon Habert—who are currently leading the fundraising leaderboard for the upcoming Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR) in the Colorado Backcountry. Running from June 12–14, 2026, this extreme 3-day military simulation challenge tests 10 elite teams across 62 brutal miles of untamed wilderness from Montrose to...
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Full Send: Unbreakable – Cheyenne Zoelle on Surviving Generational Trauma and Fighting a Broken System
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How do you find your footing and protect your peace when you grow up in an environment where safety simply doesn't exist? On this powerful Full Send, we feature author, advocate, and future mental health therapist Cheyenne Zoelle for a complete, raw conversation about survival, systemic failure, and the ultimate triumph of human resilience. Cheyenne opens up about the chilling realities documented in her memoir, Unbreakable. She shares her unconventional path of teaching herself to read using subtitles and product labels after being abruptly pulled out of school by an addicted parent. We...
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Full Send: The Absolute Cosmic Mindset – Defeating the Supervillain Within (Feat. Joshua Salgado)
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What happens when your biggest enemy isn't the high-stress environment of a combat zone, but the reflection looking back at you in the mirror? On this special Full Send Episode, us and the crew bring you the complete, uncut conversation with active-duty military loadmaster, entrepreneur, and creator of Cosmic Absolute, Joshua Salgado. Fresh off a high-tempo deployment to the Horn of Africa, Josh drops straight into the studio to unpack the psychological shift of transitioning from elite military operations back to civilian life. We explore his incredible journey overcoming severe congenital...
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Joshua Salgado (Part 3): The Inner Villain, Side Quests, and the 250-Page Milestone
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"I think the supervillain attacking Joshua Salgado is Joshua Salgado." In the final chapter of our 3-part series, Air Force Loadmaster and creator Joshua Salgado gets raw about the internal battle of self-doubt and the high stakes of independent world-building. Fresh off his second deployment, Josh discusses the "Refining Fire" of military life and how it sharpened his business strategy from a broad "machine gunner" approach to a "sniper" focus. He details the massive achievement of publishing a 256-page graphic novel for free, the upcoming launch of his limited-edition indie action figures,...
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Joshua Salgado (Part 2): The Sniper Mindset – IP World-Building, Military Waivers, and Facing the Inner Villain
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How do you go from a kid born with bilateral club feet to an Air Force Loadmaster and independent comic book creator? In Part 2 of this series, Joshua Salgado, host of the Absolutely Cosmic Podcast, shares his journey of relentless persistence against administrative roadblocks and his strategic pivot from "machine gunner" to "sniper" in business. Josh discusses the origin story of his 256-page graphic novel, Tales of the Galactic Wanderer, and how he uses science fiction as an allegory to process high-level military intelligence briefs and personal trauma. We dive deep into the "radioactive...
info_outline"This is the first event where I've ever had a 'Did Not Finish'... but looking back, we learned more about each other in the suck than anywhere else."
The No Zero Days race team—Sam Piccolotti, Sean Pechon, Matthew Anderson, and Jon Habert—returns to the show following their brutal experience in the inaugural Ryan Larkin Invitational Adventure Race (RLIAR) across the rugged Colorado Backcountry.
In this raw and transparent debrief, the team breaks down what really happened during their 62-mile military escape-and-evasion simulation from Montrose to Telluride. From pyrotechnic starts featuring .50 caliber fire to severe gear over-packing, water shortages, and the psychological impact of missing time cutoffs, the crew shares the hard-earned lessons that only extreme wilderness survival can teach.
More than just a post-race analysis, this episode honors the legacy of Navy SEAL SO1 Ryan Francis Larkin, examining how adversity builds true leadership, silent strength, and unbreakable team cohesion.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - The First DNF: Facing defeat and processing post-race emotions.
00:27 - Welcome Back: Honoring Ryan Larkin's legacy with team No Zero Days.
01:42 - Wildfires on the Range: Addressing the heat, terrain, and backcountry conditions.
02:27 - Pre-Race Intelligence: Cracking the navigation code and leveraging GPS tech.
04:08 - The Escape & Evasion Reality: Facing the punishing learning curve of self-sustainment.
05:22 - The Pack Weight Trap: "Ounces equal pounds" & single-use gear mistakes.
06:41 - Streamlined Survival: How rival teams packed light to gain a massive speed advantage.
07:31 - Overestimating Elevation: The brutal reality of 4,500+ feet of vertical climbs.
09:32 - Running Dry: The terrifying moment the entire team ran out of water on the trail.
11:52 - Inside Aid Station One: Handling media interviews under extreme exhaustion.
12:59 - The .50 Caliber Wake-Up Call: Pyrotechnics, simulated ambushes, and combat flashbacks.
15:40 - The Desert Shuffle: Marine Corps veteran Sean Pechon on Gulf War deja vu.
17:24 - Overcoming the Low Points: Handling mental fatigue, "poopy pants" mindsets, and self-doubt.
18:31 - Silent Leadership: Leading by example when the team is hitting the wall.
20:22 - Confronting the Cutoff: The psychological toll of missing time gates.
23:28 - Final Reflections: Why the hardest miles create the strongest bonds.
👥 ABOUT THE NO ZERO DAYS TEAM
The No Zero Days team brings together master athletes, military veterans, and wilderness experts dedicated to lifelong consistency and service:
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Sam Piccolotti: Founder of No Zero Days
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Sean Pechon: Marine Corps Veteran & Structural Engineer
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Matthew Anderson: Air Force Special Operations (TACP/EOD)
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Jon Habert: Ultra-Endurance Cyclist & Athlete
Learn more about their philosophy and movement at NoZeroDays.com.
🚨 SUPPORT THE MISSION & RECOVERY
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DONATE TO VETERAN RECOVERY: Visit http://rliar.org to support the Ryan Larkin Invitational and directly fund 501(c)(3) initiatives like the 62Romeo SLEEP101 recovery scholarships for Veterans and First Responders suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and PTSD.
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REGISTER FOR RLIAR 2027: Registration opens January 17th! Test your limits in the ultimate military simulation adventure race at http://rliar.org .