Yep, we are here. The last guest ever for the ORM podcast. We’ve got one more episode to go where I will talk for a long time about everything I can think of in terms of what this show has meant for me, done for me, and how I hope it’s remembered. Remember, ORM is not leaving, just this show. The website and social media channels live on, as well interviews and additonal content will continue to on YouTube. For now, this is the final guest though. Morgan appeared on Episode 1 when I met her at T...
Jul 30, 2025•44 min
Giles Chater from TMHQ talks about key learnings from WTM. Just kidding, key learnings is a term used by wankers. We did talk about what worked, what didn't, and what might change for future UK World's Toughest Mudders. Plus Wil Chung and Jason Rulo and I reflect back on our feelings of this year's event, what we think they nailed and what needs improvement. Jason also has a great write up on this year's event - https://obstacleracingmedia.com/ocr-news/what-does-winning-look-like/ Use code ORM25...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 35 min
World's Toughest Mudder left the United States for the first time, and we spent the weekend in Grantham, UK at Belvoir Castle. Much to our surprise, we all got sunburned. That lines up nicely with getting frostbite in Atlanta. So there you go. This is the first of two, and possibly three, World's Toughest Mudder 2025 wrap up episodes. You will hear from Ian Kay, Heather Olson, Ian Floyd, Marco Caromba, Nikki Caromba, Kaytlin Ritter, Charlie Boher, Leo Brimicombe, Harvey Mitchell Divers, Josh Fio...
Jul 02, 2025•2 hr 10 min
Matt B. Davis, Will Chung, and Jason Rulo have hundreds and hundreds of Tough Mudder, Toughest Mudder, and World's Toughest Mudder miles between them. Newcomers and veterans alike can learn quite a bit in this episode to prepare you for World's Toughest Mudder 2025. Topics include: What makes this venue different from past WTM locations. How to train for cold, wet, and muddy conditions. Strategies for dealing with elevation and nighttime laps. Gear advice for staying warm, dry, and functional. H...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 30 min
CBJ is part of a rare group of runners with multiple 100-mile jackets from World’s Toughest Mudder. He recently took on the Arizona Monster 300, so we sat down to dig into how he trained, why he signed up, what really happened at the aid stations, how he made it to the finish, and what’s next. We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or late-night study session...
May 20, 2025•48 min
Wow, we talked to everyone! About to run out the door so wanted to get this to you asap. Will update names and links later, but everyone gets their name on the microphone. Both male and female podiums as they came in, plus so much more. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can listen to the podcast here or the link below. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – B...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 41 min
What started as a podcast to learn more about a longtime OCR/ORM supporter turned into a walk down memory lane, where we got a closer look at some great past OCR events through the lens of the Midwest. You can find the entire Book of OCR here . Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can listen to the podcast here or the link below. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro M...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Veejay Jones, Ryan Maguire, and Anthony J Eardley won The 2025 Team Dubai Games. Support and Connect: We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or late-night study sessions – with no mess, no shakes, and no crash. Just fast, effective energy when you need it most. Use code ORM25 for all 2025 Spartan Race, Spartain Trail, and Tough Mudder races for a 20 percent d...
Feb 26, 2025•56 min
Faye Stenning is back on the show for the first time since the end of 2021! We cover some of her 10 year history of obstacle racing, and hybrid fitness racing. Plus, Faye shares insights into her latest venture—Fit with Faye—a new chapter in her coaching and business journey. Support and Connect: Faye Stenning | Fit With Faye We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meet...
Feb 13, 2025•57 min
Maggi came on the show to talk about overcoming a rough childhood, coming back from a massive injury, Ninja Warrior ups and downs, and so much more. Support and Connect: Maggi Thorne We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or late-night study sessions – with no mess, no shakes, and no crash. Just fast, effective energy when you need it most. Use code ORM25 for...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
It's been 2 years since the Unbreakable Spartan NFT Pass went on sale. Let's talk to two people who made the investment. Has it been worth it? What are some of the benefits? Plus we learn what happens at the end of the year Unbreakable Events, and what may happen in the future. Support and Connect: Kevin Gregory | Cory Edwards We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long mee...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Clinton Jackson spends most of his Tough Mudder weekends firmly planted near the last obstacle of the day, Electroshock Therapy. You can watch him for 8-10 hours and be in stitches for most of it. He also won't repeat himself the entire day, even though it would be easy to do so. I have gotten to know Clinton on and off the Tough Mudder course, and I can proudly say I love this dude. We talk a lot at events and spend most of our time talking about our families or trying to crack each other up. I...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Kevin has had an extremely successful 2024, racing 23 events and achieving an impressive 15 overall wins and 20 podium finishes. He earned a World Championship Team Title and claimed first place at The Midwest OCR. His Spartan Race season was stellar, securing seven first-place finishes out of eight events. Kevin also excelled in the Savage Race series, finishing fourth overall and earning two Savage Axes. To cap it off, he won the National Championship at USAOCR in Georgia several weeks ago. Fo...
Dec 04, 2024•45 min
Our final WTM episode of the year has more interviews from The Bruch, including many of the top male and female finishers. You'll hear from: JD Allen , Sean Rombough , Nikki Carmoba , Sarah Tucker , Andrew Robinson , Michael Schjøtt , Peter McNairy , and Jenny Stipp . Support This Channel We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or late-night study sessions – w...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Part 2 begins at The World's Toughest Brunch on Monday morning. We sit down with Kate Wray from Spartan/TM | Joshua Fiore | Will Chung and Gary B. | Grant Thompson | Jules Estes | MIchelle Carney. This is part 2 of 3. One more hour plus of fun left from The Brunch in the next episode. We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or late-night study sessions – with ...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr
It's our 12th year at World's Toughest Mudder! First Matt gives some of his first thoughts after returning home from Central Florida. Then, the interviews begin. We spoke with several athletes throughout Saturday morning and continued our conversations well into the night. This is part 1 of 3 parts for WTM 2024. Connect & Support: Follow The Guests: Will Chung | Tyler Veerman | Katie Willman | Gary B. | Mike Stefano | Kevin Gregory | DJ Fox | Fran Chiorando We are proudly supported today by ...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Melissa joins the show to share her past experiences at World's Toughest Mudder, her love for tackling diverse athletic challenges, and her outlook for this year's event. But first, we dive into her mission to listen to every ORM episode all the way back to 2012. Follow The Guest: Melissa Linden Connect & Support: We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Race Director, Evert Sers, gives us some of what we can expect at this year's World's Toughest Mudder. We talk about prize money, start times, what's different from past years, and even obstacles (sort of). Then Jason Rulo and Matt sit down to go over how you can prepare for this year's World's Toughest Mudder. Here is our 2024 WTM Prep Series in full - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWod48XXPrZF84R6EsKempjNnxIfKByrM Use code ORM25 for all 2025 Spartan Race, Spartain Trail, and Tough Mud...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt’s current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes . You can listen to the podcast here or the link below. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . ...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Ninjas from the 100 Meter Course. Elite athletes from the Sprint course. Old friends, new friends, this episode has it all at the first ever Spartan Hvar Croatia Championships! Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Follow The Guests: Glenn Albright , Addy Herman , Stijn Lagrand, Frank Oosterom , Jesse De Heer , Richard Hynek , Lisa Norndorf and Doug Snyder , Leon Kofoed , Signy Karoline , Michael Nolan , Ian Ross , and Reece Statham - Quilty . Support Us On...
Oct 17, 2024•2 hr 2 min
Spartan Spades founder Mike Taylor joins us to share the inspiration behind creating the group and the success he's achieved with it over the past few years. Then, Thomas Blanc gives us a preview of what racers can expect at the upcoming inaugural Spartan Sprint and 100M World Championship next weekend. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Follow The Guests: Spartan Spades Mike | Thomas Blanc Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can l...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On the way to Savage Race Fall Georgia 2024, Matt decides to write the latest chapter by gathering stories about asking participants and staff their first experiences and favorite memories from Savage Race. You will hear from : Rachel Watters , Jamie Horianopoulos , Shawn Roberts , Kevin Thompson , Jess Sheppard , Ryan Brizzolara , Jordan McDougal , Brett Crompton, Johnny Mares , Peter McNairy , Michael Mitchell , Jessika Poppe , Jeff Meeks, and Jenny Kitchens . You can find the entire Book of O...
Sep 23, 2024•2 hr 12 min
Spartan's Senior Product Marketing Manager, Gary Belanger comes back on the show. This time, he's here to explain the 2025 Season changes to Matt and Scott The Fayne Knowles from I Am A Spartan Podcast. We go over what will change for elite and age groups, why they are dumping pace groups, who we think should sponsor the all new East and West Coast Age Group Series and much more. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Follow The Guests: Scott The Fayne | Gar...
Sep 10, 2024•50 min
Checking in from Costa Rica, John Howard talks about his weekend at the World Obstacle Racing Championships. It's his first time on the show, so we also talk his racing career to date and his future plans with OCR and Hybrid. Then an old friend of the show, Wil Chung, stops by to talk about the massive announcement that World's Toughest Mudder is moving to the UK in 2025. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Follow The Guests: Wil Chung | John Howard III S...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Scott talks about Spartan racing, Spartan season passes, and elite prize money. Plus we talk Fargo, Acolyte, Wolverine and Deadpool, House Of The Dragon, and Mayor Kingstown. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off. Follow I Am A Spartan Podcast Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can listen to the podcast here or the link below. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels ....
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Matt rewatched Season 1 and was thrilled! However, he still has many questions that puzzle him. Since he hasn't read the books, he brought on Bryan of House Darling, who has has read most of some of the books to try to learn more. They also play overrated/underrated, draft their HOTD small councils, and much more. Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt’s...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Kara started several seconds after the fastest women in the Tri State Spartan race last Saturday, yet she finished with the 3rd fastest time. We got on the line with her to find out what was behind this race strategy and found out so much more. Come along for one of the more interesting folks we've met recently, as we learn how her search for the best pizza, poke, and burger in Jersey far outweigh her desire to finish first in any race. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races fo...
Aug 16, 2024•53 min
Adrian Bijanada and Matt B. Davis go all the way back to Oregonian Ohio to discuss the first year of The OCR World Championships. They go on to cover many highs and lows of the last decade of events which took place in multiple locations across 3 countries. They laughed, they cried, they remembered. Here is the press release from December of 2013 - https://www.prweb.com/releases/ground_breaking_new_obstacle_course_racing_world_championships_announced_for_october_2014/prweb11391111.htm Here is th...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Bryan returns for the Season 2 Finale of House of the Dragon. The show concluded last night, and we nearly stayed up late to record. However, Matt can't stay up much past the hour of The Eel. Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible. Use code 2024-ORM for all Tough Mud...
Aug 06, 2024•59 min
Julie competed in the Spartan Beast in Utah, securing a 4th place finish, which propelled her to 2nd place in the National Series standings for the year. She had planned to travel to Indiana for the DEKA ULTRA, but the flight delays caused by CrowdStrike prevented her from doing so. Instead, Julie joined us on the podcast, where she shared her experiences of winning $50,000 on Million Dollar Mile, being disqualified and then reinstated in a 3K race last year, overcoming an injury, parenting, and...
Jul 31, 2024•58 min
