Episode Description

In this special episode, Ray Castle welcomes Ryan Hart to the AT Pit Crew Podcast. Ryan recently joined Action Medicine Consultants as the Sports Medicine Event Manager and will be sharing hosting duties on future episodes. Learn about his journey from Louisiana to Colorado and back, his experience in clinical, surgical and industrial athletic training settings, and his passion for RV travel and podcasting. Ray and Ryan swap stories about weather extremes, heat illness protocols across regions, and even a few RV mishaps—all while highlighting what’s next for the show.

Key Takeaways

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  Meet Ryan Hart: Hear Ryan’s background in athletic training, including clinical and industrial experience across the Southeast and Colorado, plus his return to Mississippi to be closer to family.

  
  


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  Multiple Platforms: Ryan and his wife run “Living the Dream – Life on the Road,” combining YouTube and podcasting about full-time RV life. He’s also involved in the Colorado Athletic Trainers Association’s podcast and launching a new show, “Beyond the Sidelines: Inside Athletic Training.”

  
  


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  Heat Illness Across Regions: Discussion on how emergency care differs between humid southeastern states and the drier, high-altitude West—hinting at future deep dives on heat‑related protocols.

  
  


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  Fun Facts: Ryan grew up around rodeo events and can operate heavy construction equipment—skills he traded in to pursue sports medicine.

  
  


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  What’s Next: Expect Ryan to share hosting duties, bring fresh perspectives on emergency care, and explore topics from RV life tips to athletic training best practices.

  
  

Call to Action

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