Ian Rygiel

Ian Rygiel

Host Ian is a rogue, scholar and gentleman adventurer. During The Great Recession, he loaded trucks, swung a hammer and hauled demo to get by, but he has also worked as an educator, freelance videographer and editor.   For him, the West has always held a certain allure, speaking to him through novels, poetry and classic westerns. Broke Out West is an opportunity for Ian to follow in the footsteps of the explorers, vagabonds and writers who heeded the call of the road and experienced America for themselves.   Read posts by Ian...
Jeremy Gillespie

Jeremy Gillespie

Host Jeremy would rather swing a hammer than use a nail gun. He would rather swing an axe than use a splitter. He prefers reading books and personal research to the education found in “institutes of higher learning.” He just found out what a “selfie” is, and you’ll never see him take one. He performs his own bike maintenance out of fear of upsetting his bikes by taking them to a stranger. All coffee is consumed black, the way god intended it to be consumed. He can’t tell jokes, stories, or anecdotes.  He can’t remember a limerick to save his life.  Spare yourself the agony and simply walk away if he begins one. He believes hard work and dedication to your craft is the only true path to happiness, and true happiness is the ultimate measure of success.   Read posts by Jeremy...