Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

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Hosted by Matt B. Davis, Obstacle Racing Media is the longest running, most consistent, podcast in OCR. ORM brings weekly episodes with athletes, race directors, industry insiders, and surprise guests. The Obstacle racing community has come to rely on Matt's interviews, insight, and humor as a regular part of their week.

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Episode 1-Death Racers Refuse to Lose

Having already endured 48 hours of torture known as The Death Race , you think being told that you were disqualified would stop two people from going forward. Anthony Matesi and Morgan Mckay did what very few could. They kept going even when there was "no hope" We will chat with them about what brought them individually to the Death Race and how they perservered together. *Originally brodcast on July 2, 2012 Get the latest episodes at at www.mattbdavisruns.com...

May 22, 2013•45 min

R3OPS Obstacle Race and The Great Bull Run

On today’s episode I have two great interviews. One is with the first female OCR director that I have heard of, Nicole Farber. She is bringing her new race to the northeast and is off to some great beginnings. Find all about R3OPS and their special cause. Next up is Rob with The Great Bull Run . Lots has been said, pro and con, before TGBR has even had their first event. I ask the event director all the questions you are wondering. Are the bulls hurt? Can I die? What were you thinking?...

May 20, 2013•48 min

Chef Richard Blais and The Triple Race Challenge

In today's episode, we start by talking about the Triple Race Challenge that I did over the weekend. I successfully completed 3 races in one day and am challenging others to top this feat. Listen in to hear the official announcement on how you can win a free entry to a future OCR event of your choice by doing so. I will also talk about two of the three races that I did. Savage Race and The Electric Run were both awesome events, for completely different reasons. Hear me tell you why. I will then ...

May 13, 2013•55 min

First Ever Gay Obstacle Race and Brad Kloha's Run To Remember

Another podcast episode chock full of obstacle goodness. First, I talk a little about the need for some rule tightening over at Spartan. Then, we have two great interviews for you I have done in recent weeks. Brad Kloha is going to run 100 races (mostly obstacle) in 52 weeks starting June 15th. He is on a mission to stop Alzheimer's. Listen in to learn what inspired this cool adventure and how he plans on getting it done. The other interview is with Tory Fitzgerald of Out-Fit Challenge. The worl...

May 07, 2013•54 min

Hard Charge CEO Greg Lang and Tough Mudder Safety Update

I have been telling you about Hard Charge and their big plans for televised races which are set to air June 22nd. Listen in to hear the grand design from their CEO, and the brains behind the Heartland Poker Tour, Greg Lang. Also, listen in to an interview with Justin HK Willett . He was at Tough Mudder WV 9 days ago when a man drowned. He was also at TM Ohio this past Saturday. He is going to let us know if there were any differences in the safety and general mood at the Tough Mudder that took p...

Apr 29, 2013•50 min

Tragedy at Tough Mudder WV/Cole Lindbergh at Hard Charge Obstacle Race

For the 2nd week in a row, there was tragedy around a racing event. Two weeks ago it was the Boston Marathon, and this past weekend it was Tough Mudder in West Viriginia. Avi Sengupta, a 28 year old Maryland resident, died after being submerged underwater for an extended period of time at the "Walk the Plank" obstacle. Matt and Obstacle Racing Magazine are in the middle of interviewing several witnesses and investigating this fully. In the meantime, here is a brief phone call with one of Avi's f...

Apr 23, 2013•1 hr 12 min

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