Spartan Race's Director of Sport Joe Di comes on the program to discuss big topics in the future of Spartan: Drug testing. Penalties versus burpees for Spartan Race. New age group category versus Masters category. The international regional championships The new "Marshalling Militia" he's putting together. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases....
The conclusion of OCR World Championships 2017 coverage begins with live interviews from the finish line for the team relay on Sunday. You'll hear from: Heather Bode Exciting conclusion of the men's team with Two Ryans and One Hoonter, followed by Jon Albon. Austin Azar and his team Mountain Monsters AKA Rage Against The Swedes: Lindsay Webster, Rea Kobl, Nicole Mericle. Tom Littlewood from Mudstacle Adam Kwitko from "Adam Kwitko is my handle". We then have a phone chat with Event organizer Adri...
Just back from Blue Mountain, Canada. We have tons of interviews from the finish line of this year's OCR World Championships. From the 3K, it's the top 3 women Nicole Mericle, Lindsay Webster, and Karin Karlsson. Followed by Justin Mathews and Scott Hyland. We then talk to the top 3 men Jon Albon, Ryan Atkins, and Ben Kinsinger. The next day was the 15k and we talk to Albon, Atkins, and Woodsy. We then snagged a very excited Jesse Bruce. (Sorry Jesse, we told you the wrong finish position). We t...
Savage Interview with Top 3 Men and Women Savage Race Georgia Fall 2017 Ashley Samples, Alexandra Walker, Rachel Watters Yuri Force, Nathan Frantz, Jay Flores Plus some special guests. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.
Learn more about the podcast intro voice we've all come to know and love. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: I nstant Voicemails - Would you like Redd or another super professional recorded voice for your company? Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com Show Notes: Cool article about Redd...
Derik Martin was born Diane. He knew in his heart at a very young age that he was gay. In recent months, Derik decided to take hormones and had top surgery to begin the transition of becoming a male. Derik also happens to be someone that loves obstacle races. Many questions are being raised about trans athletes. We as an industry need to look at these issues and address them. We discuss topics including obstacles, changing tents, and educating race staff and volunteers. Please listen in as we in...
Safe to say Hunter is the most downloaded individual we've ever had on this show. He's one of the best in the sport, he's funny as hell, and never afraid to say the "unpopular" thing. Today he talks about the TMX event and subsequent TV, and how he took down all comers at the first ever United States OCR Championships put on by OCRWC. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal. Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR...
Meet Zoe Chazen, a rising college junior who lives in New York. You most likely saw her on the recently aired Toughest Mudder Northeast that took place near Philadelphia back in May. Although she did run (and get 50 miles) at World's Toughest Mudder in Vegas last year, she is super new to our scene. We talk about how she came to decide to run and place in Philly, and then do it again at America's Toughest Mudder Midwest in Chicago 4 days ago. We learn about her training, or lack there of, and wh...
Today's show starts with a discussion about the recent passing of one of the earliest OCR race directors Sean "Ace" O'Connor. Links to his obituary and a video from July 2012 Superhero Scramble are in the show notes and on our website. Then we talk to Amanda Nelson, who has come back from the brink of jail, insanity, and death to a whole new life through fitness. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using ...
Today's show brings you the OCR guy we've known the longest, never to have appeared on the show. Hard to believe, but Joel Getty makes his first appearance on the show after knowing Matt for 5 years plus. Joel and Matt dig into the good ole days of circa 2012 obstacle racing industry, what brought Joel into OCR, what took Joel out of it, and Joel's "Last Hurrah" at the "Last" Tough Guy. Support our show on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Origi...
This episode could also be called : Asheville Finish Line Fun Plus Messner. First you are going to hear several back to back interviews from the finish line at the Asheville Spartan Super. Ryan Woods, Matt Kempson, Hobie Call, Robert Killian, Ian Hosek, Cody King, Nicole Mericle, Lindsay Webster, Rea Kobl, Faye Stenning, Alyssa Hawley, and a few more special drop in guests. Then I have my first sit down with Laura Messner. 5 years worth of episodes, and I have never had Laura on the show. So it ...
Episode 250 - 2017 Asheville Spartan Race weekend was dare I say a hootenanny. We recorded at least two episodes worth of podcast content. Today's show kicks off with conversations with: Rea Kolbl Faye Stenning Steve Hammond Brakken Kraker Kevin "Bubbles The Clown" Gregory Jaxson Davis
Once upon a time, I only got an audience with Sir Will for about 15 minutes every year at World's Toughest. Nowadays, we are, dare I say, mates. We caught up in person at TMX in Minnesota, and set up this skype call soon after. Will and I talk about: How the first TMX went. Future plans for TMX. What celebrities he gets confused with. New countries for Tough Mudder events. Some of the ups and downs of being at the top. Much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Original Warrior Pak is the online...
Last weekend, 80 plus athletes from OCR, ANW, and CrossFit came to battle it out for a bunch of dough at the first ever Tough Mudder X, in Minnesota. Please enjoy chats with the following top finishers: Corinna Coffin 1st Cassidy Watton 2nd Christin Panchik 4th Kevin Righi 3rd as well as additional conversations with Jessie Graff, Yancy Culp, Grant McCartney, and Callienne Elterman. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal. BattleGrounds - S...
Many times I am sitting around before or after a race with some OCR people, and wish we recorded the conversation. Yesterday was one of those times. Luckily for you, I had the tape rolling. Beni Gifford appears as a special guest, as does Keith Allen who called in. Dig on in, as Hunter McIntyre and I talk about His professional wrestling tryout with WWE. Why he isn't racing much Spartan this year. His plan to dominate the Obstacle Racing World Championships. How he deals with multiple offers fro...
On today's show we talk to Craig Jackson who has created the first ever OCR Scholarships at Umpqua Community College located in Oregon. We also speak with Shanna and Kevin from Clean Sport Collective. You will learn all about their mission of "Honesty, integrity, and transparency in sport." Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Show Notes: Umpqua Commun...
We bring back Nolan and Chris from TMHQ along with special guest Eric Emerson Botsford aka E-Rock to discuss TMX. They talk about who's been invited/accepted, how ERock has been essential in designing the course, and the new prize dough. Next up is Shaun Stephens-Whale. He went from crushing stairs in something called Tower Running to podium at his first ever Toughest event. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration. The Barber Beast -...
Today's episode features an episode with the winner of the most recent Spartan US Championship race, Nicole Mericle. She surprised almost everyone with her 8 second come from behind victory at the Monterey Spartan Super. We catch up about that event and much more. We also bring back Mo from Sweatworks. He introduces something that will revolutionize photos for races, sponsors, and athletes; facial recognition. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: LegendBorne - LegendBorne Sportswear is a veteran owne...
Ryan Stratis sits down to talk about being on all seasons of American Ninja Warrior and Team Ninja Warrior. We also talk about obstacle races, training, and his favorite karaoke tracks. We also talk about obstacle races, training, and his favorite karaoke tracks. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST. Show Notes: Stratis and other ninjas take on Savage Race....
On today's show we talk with Spartan Race Pro Team member, Alyssa Hawley. At the time we chatted, she had just won the first race in the U.S. Championship Series in Seattle. She has since finished 3rd at the Monterey Super, which keeps her tied for the lead in the Series. Enjoy this talk, where we learn a little more about her. This episode also features the world premiere of "World's Toughest #1", the brand new release from J.D. Allen. J.D. did media for Obstacle Racing Media at WTM in 2014. He...
An interview with Nolan Kombol and Chris Maltbie from Tough Mudder Headquarters all about the new Tough Mudder X. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Show Notes: Our recent article with the brand new news about Tough Mudder X...
Episode 240 - About 4 years and 200 episodes ago, I talked to Amelia Boone about the shocking (at the time) revelations that the Tough Mudder team had just announced about that year's upcoming WTM. Since Amelia and I had already spoken earlier this week, I thought it would be fun to replay this old interview as well. When I dug into that old episode, I found a gem with my daughter Emma, old ads, and more. So listen in to this exciting snapshot into the OCR landscape that was 2013. Also, today's ...
Today's show features two interviews that took place in Shanghai last week. One is with International Contest winner Patrick Buice, and one with Spartan Race CEO, Joe De Sena. Enjoy. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: LegendBorne - LegendBorne Sportswear is a veteran owned company that produces elite custom products. Carry your legacy. Suit Up! Health IQ – If you do at least 2 OCR’s this year, you can save money on life insurance....
Back in April, the 2nd Season of Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge was taped near downtown Atlanta, Georgia. We got a bunch of great interviews before competition began, so you can listen in without any spoiling of the on-the-course action. Listen in as we talk to: Chris Lewis Apolo Ohno Nick Swisher Kelvin Washington MJ Acosta Meagan Martin Ben Greenfield Maggi Thorne Kevin The Bull Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Rugged Maniac – ...
David Magida comes back on the show to discuss the groundbreaking Spartan Live coverage that took place a couple of weeks ago. We talk about what worked, what didn't, and what to look for from Spartan for future live coverage. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: BattleGrounds - May 20th and Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration. Orange Mud – Check out their “no bounce, ultra light hydration packs”. Show Notes:...
These interviews begin shortly before 8:00am Sunday as athletes finished last weekend's Toughest Mudder South. Trevor Cichosz Luke Skyrunner Bosek Ryan Woods Melissa Dugan and Leah Hensley Lindsay Webster Jason Rulo Jeff Marier Ch1k0r1ta Ryan Atkins Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017....
Tough Mudder Atlanta 2017 - Part I We first talk to the men's and women's Tougher top finishers. Lance Johnson aka Goldfish Athlete, Charles Harper, and Harley The Cowboy Stripper. Kristen Reed, Tanielle Luepkes, Sue Harvey Brown, and Deanna Brasz (who started the 8:00am wave, caught the top women and later got 25 miles at Toughest) In the afternoon we talked to Stephanie Bishop and Noah Galloway. More with Toughest athletes to come in Part 2. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: BUFF® is offering 15...
Today's interview is a sit down with Dave DeBoer, Race Director for Atlanta Trail Ragnar Relay. Even though both host and subject were functioning on little sleep, a great chat was had nonetheless. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Show Notes: Ragnar Website
Today's show has several live interviews including: Podium finishers Ryan Kent, Alexandra Walker, Matt Kempson, Jamie Styles and more. Start Line Extraordinaire Matty T. Matty T turning the tables on Matt B. A car ride home to remember. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Health IQ – If you do at least 2 OCR’s this year, you can save money on life insurance. Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Show Notes: Complete Results - Athlinks...
Spartan Pro Team member, Glenn Racz talks about his Toughest Mudder LA 3rd place finish. We also discuss what happened during the podium ceremony that got everyone talking, and some other stuff. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST for any 2017 event. Orange Mud – Check out their “no bounce, ultra light hydration packs”....
