Episode 33 - Nate Pennington

In this laid-back but deeply insightful episode of The 850 Podcast, we sit down with Nate Pennington — a Bay County firefighter by day and singer-songwriter by night — for a wide-ranging conversation about Hurricane Michael, music, fatherhood, bodybuilding, and the tension between hustle culture and being present for the people who matter most.

Nate shares stories from the front lines of Hurricane Michael, reflects on how faith and fitness have shaped his life, and gets honest about steroid use in competitive bodybuilding. From private gigs on 30A to coaching others in health and nutrition, Nate has lived multiple lives — and in all of them, purpose and family come first.

Whether you're into fitness, local music, or just need a real conversation that’s part hilarious and part heartfelt, this one delivers.