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Backyard-Hero Interview: Disc Golfer and Modern Gypsy Eric Bach

By Doug Levy on

For the past two weeks, we’ve been teaming up with mike’s hard lemonade® to put athletes of all stripes on the pedestals they deserve. Our Backyard Hero video interview series introduces some of the most dedicated players of the endless variety of games out there, in honor of the mike’s® HARD SPORTS video contest — which offers a chance to win personal glory and up to $10,000, among other prizes. (Vote on your favorite entries in the contest now!) Our final hero is Expedition Impossible star Eric Bach. Last week, we put the spotlight on his teammate Taylor Filasky; today, we get Eric’s tips on the modern-gypsy lifestyle, succeeding on the disc-golf course, and most importantly, helping others in need. … Read More

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Backyard-Hero Interview: KanJam Connoisseur Taylor Filasky

By Doug Levy on

When it comes to sports, we prefer to play hard and keep things a little more interesting. That’s why we’ve joined mike’s hard lemonade® to put athletes of all stripes on the pedestals they deserve. Our Backyard Hero video interview series introduces some of the most dedicated players of the endless variety of games out there, in honor of the mike’s® HARD SPORTS video contest — which offers a chance to win personal glory and up to $10,000, among other prizes. This installment features Taylor Filasky, KanJam aficionado and member of the Modern Gypsies, the current leading team on ABC’s Expedition Impossible. Find out about his greatest personal sports feat, discover the game he helped invent on the beaches of San Diego, and learn how you too can be a modern gypsy. … Read More

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Backyard-Hero Interview: Dodgeball Queen Mandy Gabriel

By Doug Levy on

When it comes to sports, we prefer to play hard and keep things a little more interesting. That’s why we’ve joined mike’s hard lemonade® to put athletes of all stripes on the pedestals they deserve. Our Backyard Hero video interview series introduces some of the most dedicated players of the endless variety of games out there, in honor of the mike’s® HARD SPORTS video contest — which offers a chance to win personal glory and up to $10,000, among other prizes. Our second interview features dodgeball queen Mandy Gabriel, who tells us what it means to take a hit — and shares her thoughts on the game’s less-than-serious portrayal in popular culture. … Read More

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Backyard-Hero Interview: Broomball Champ Christopher Diercksen

By Doug Levy on

When it comes to sports, we prefer to play hard and keep things a little more interesting. That’s why we’ve joined mike’s hard lemonade® to put athletes of all stripes on the pedestals they deserve. Our Backyard Hero video interview series introduces some of the most dedicated players of the endless variety of games out there, in honor of the mike’s® HARD SPORTS video contest — which offers a chance to win personal glory and up to $10,000, among other prizes. Our first interview features broomball champ Christopher Diercksen, who shares his insight on what it takes to make it on the field — and explains what broomball actually is. … Read More