Give It a Go! Episode 6 "Ballers? Cannonballers!" (part 1)

This week is part 1 or a 2 part series where Dave and Melina interview Christopher Michaels - racer of The Cannonball Run, Bandit Run and other dubious long distance races, world traveler, artist, story teller and fabricator on this episode of "Give It a Go!"

Christopher expands on his life of growing up in a small town in NW GA, how he created his own UGA art degree, became an artist and a long distance racecar driver. His adventures will inspire you as he explains the rewards when you just “Give It a Go!”

Melina Zettlemoyer has 20+ years experience in corporate and medical recruiting. She’s a self-professed meteorology nerd, NASA geek, and Corvette gal that also enjoys wine and whiskey, ¼ mile racing, working out, and engaging with friends and family. She is currently on a fitness goal mission with her London trainer and is the developer and host of the podcast “Give It a Go!”. You can follow her fitness journey on Instagram @melinazettlemoyer.

Dave Black is an IT professional with 20+ years experience. He lived in Beijing China for 4+ years, and is an avid traveler, motorcyclist, and car guy. He co-founded the mobile app company and popular YouTube channel VINWiki. In 2013, Dave co-drove and set the Cannonball Record driving from NY to LA in 28:50, and in 2021, he and a friend set the Bandit Run record driving from Atlanta to Texarkana and back under 13:42. He is currently working towards racing the Dakar Rally on a motorcycle and has been comprehensively training, dieting, and exercising to complete the Dakar in 2024. You can read more about his journey at couchtodakar.com You can follow “Give It a Go” on Instagram and Twitter @daveandmelgiveitago.

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Presenters - Melina Zettlemoyer and Dave Black
Senior Editor and Video Production Manager - Nicholas Zettlemoyer
Music - Better Things Are Coming by Steven Penczu