This episode has interviews recorded live from the BoneFrog Challenge which took place recently at The Talladega SuperSpeedway. We talk to many podium athletes from that day, as well as owner - operator Brian Carney, and Coach Pain. There are several Ricky Bobby references along the way for good measure. A bonus "ride home" interview is included that we hope you enjoy. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Udder Mud Run – Use code OR...
Apr 12, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Episode 230 - Chad Trammell talks with us about what he's been up to since last year's World's Toughest Mudder, leading for 95% of the recent LA Toughest, plans for the rest of 2017 and more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com . BUFF® is offering 15% off your next purchase at buffusa.com . Just use the code “ORM” Show Notes: Little 5 Points Mental Illness Happy Hour...
Apr 07, 2017•42 min
Last weekend, Ryan Atkins came from behind to win the first ever "Toughest Mudder". On today's show, Ryan talks to Matt about how he did it, and covers some other random stuff you may find interesting. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Orange Mud - Check out their "no bounce, ultra light hydration packs". Health IQ - If you do at least 2 OCR's this year, you can save money on life insurance. Show Notes: Toughest Mudder West 2017 Results...
Mar 31, 2017•55 min
On today's show Matt B. Davis and Josh Cox get real, discussing mental health issues. After covering that for a good while, the show takes a sharp right turn and gets a bit ridiculous. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac - Use code ORM10 to get 10% off any 2017 location. Show Notes: Betterhelp.com InsightTimer - Thousands of free meditations. Calm and Headspace - Two more meditation apps. The Dare Response - Book and program for anxiety. Man's Search For Meaning - By Viktor E. Frankl S...
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr 23 min
On today's show we speak with Norm Koch. Norm recently left Spartan Race after 6 years. We talk to him about: His career prior to OCR His early days an obstacle racer and Death Racer Why he left Spartan Race His thoughts on the industry as a whole Much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: BattleGrounds - May 20th and Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration. Show Notes: Bermuda Triple Challenge - ORM Video coming soon! Norm's first appearance on this show - Episode 16 from 2012. O...
Mar 24, 2017•41 min
On today's show we talk with Tim Sinnett. You may know Tim as The Race Sherpa and/or as husband of OCR athlete Rose Wetzel. He recently became a member of the media committee for USAOCR. On this episode, we attempt to answer (among other things) what USAOCR is, what this first event in Miami is all about, how OCR may get into the olympics, and how you can get involved. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Show Notes: Race Sherpa OCR - ...
Mar 17, 2017•48 min
Episode 225 - We welcome Nolan Kombol, Senior Director of Product from TMHQ back to the show. We clear up a lot of confusion on the new Tough Mudder 5k and the Tough Mudder Competitive Series. Bonus Preview Track : First verse of Keith Allen's latest jam. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Human Octane - Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Show Notes: A little more on the TM Competitive Series...
Mar 11, 2017•41 min
Back in early 2012, Jeff Neal has a genius idea to put on an obstacle race and make millions, or at least thousands. Tough Mudder, Spartan, and Warrior Dash were printing money as far as he could tell, so how hard could it be? We dive into all that went wrong, and some that went right in this history lesson in OCR. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com Buff USA: BUFF® is offering 15% off your next purcha...
Mar 05, 2017•42 min
On today's show we talk to Adrian Bijanada about his new baby the U.S. OCR Championships. Adrian and his company have been producing the USOCR World Championships since 2014. This is the first "secondary" event he and his team have created. We also get to hear about Matt's recent incarceration. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017. Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Show Notes: Look back ...
Feb 24, 2017•47 min
On today's show, we bring you two more finishers from the TV show "The Selection". Ryan Kent and Logan Nagle talk about their experiences before, during and after the filming including some behind the scenes talk never heard before. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com Show Notes: Previous Selection Podcast with Christian Griffith...
Feb 16, 2017•59 min
On today's episode we got on the phone with Joe Di from Spartan to get some clarity on the new Spartan Race rules. Those rules, that were posted earlier this week, concern, among other things, race attire and podium attire. He also lets us know how the first Spartan of the year went, and gives us a preview of the upcoming Greek Peak Winter Spartan. We also had a chance to catch up with the most decorated female athlete in the sport, Amelia Boone, to get her to further explain her thoughts on the...
Feb 03, 2017•52 min
Episode 220 - Christian Griffith stopped by the day after the finale aired for History Channel's The Selection. He talks about how the experience has changed his life for the better. His opening up about his personal history with sexual abuse has already touched thousands if not millions of viewers. Christian hopes he can help even more with the platform the show has provided him. Listen in to learn all about that, how he promised himself not to leave the competiton in anything other than handcu...
Jan 27, 2017•57 min
Faye Stenning hops on a call with Matt to talk about, among other things: Running in high school and college Dominating in Canada before starting to race the U.S. Spartan Pro circuit. Racing a lot before and after the Championship races. If she has any regrets about OCRWC. Quitting a nice day job to become a full time athlete. Her coaching program. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. Show Notes: Faye on Instagram Faye's coaching website Faye's Athlinks...
Jan 20, 2017•43 min
On today's show Matt and Ian talk about hitting bottom, getting sober, and rising to the top on Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge. Enjoy. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Udder Mud Run – Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race!
Jan 13, 2017•37 min
On today's show we talk to Jon Albon and discuss Tough Guy, World's Toughest Mudder, The OCR World Championships, SkyRunning, Racing in Europe versus America, bouldering and more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: Jon's website International Sky Running Series...
Jan 06, 2017•44 min
On this last episode of the year, J.D. Allen, Keith Allen, and Matt talk about the Christmas Day airings of the Spartan World Championships on NBC, and the World's Toughest Programs that were on CBS and CBS Sports. Find out if their take, jibes with your thoughts. We've never used the word jibe in a podcast description. We just did, so there. Happy end of 2016! Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. ("And no protein farts!" - MBD)...
Dec 30, 2016•43 min
Episode 215 - Today's show is a conversation with Ryan Kent. Matt and Ryan dig in and discuss what Ryan has been up to since their last chat back in early 2015 including: What he can tell us (so far) about History Channel's The Selection . Ending 2016 strong His experience on the Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge What his goals are for 2017 Todays Podcast is sponsored by: MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States on all products. Show Notes: Running Bear with lyrics (Now you know ...
Dec 23, 2016•38 min
After a horrible motorcycle accident, Jim set out to do a Tough Mudder to prove to his doctor that he could. Then, he couldn't stop. He has gone on to do 100 Tough Mudders including every World's Toughest. Today we learn a little bit more about him, what he thought of this year's WTM, the real story on how he killed that snake, and much more. There's also a brief chat with Keith Allen about The Road To World's Toughest Mudder, which aired last night on CBS Sports Network. Todays Podcast is spons...
Dec 16, 2016•1 hr 7 min
On today's episode we speak with Mark Divine, creator of SealFit. The conversation covers: His adventurous, athletic youth Some of his military background What moved him to create his company What participants can expect from various SealFit events Much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases Show Notes: SealFit Website Our article on the first episode of History Channel's "The Selection"...
Dec 09, 2016•44 min
On today's show, the first two interviews are from The Running Event in Orlando, Florida. We start with Vinu Malik who founded a company called FuelBelt. Learn what the early prototypes of his hydration system were made of, and how he grew the brand to what it is today. We then sit down with David Meerman Scott who gave a great talk on marketing in 2016, including all the things Trump did correctly to win the popular vote. (PS This is in a marketing context, not a political one). The second set ...
Dec 07, 2016•56 min
Our final chapter for this year's World's Toughest Mudder podcasts ends with female champion Stefanie Bishop. You may remember we chatted with Stef a year and a half ago. At that time, she was swinging through town after winning an endurance event called The Gauntlet. On today's show we talk about all she has been up to since that last interview, her secret plan for winning WTM, a bonus tip on how to complete "Operation" and much more. Before we get to Stef, we talk to our pal Nickademus Hollon ...
Nov 23, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Episode 210 - Today's show is with some of the podium athletes from World's Toughest Mudder 2016. Before Matt B. had to get on a plane, he was able to sit down (literally) just outside the Champions Brunch. Team Winners : Jon Albon and Ryan Atkins (aka Team Goat Tough) aka (Ryan and Co.)3rd Place Woman : Morgan McKay 3rd Place Man: Kris Mendoza 5th Place Man: Matt Hanson 1st place Man: Trevor Cichosz Todays Podcast is sponsored by: MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States. Show...
Nov 21, 2016•53 min
It's (almost) everyone's favorite time of the year, where we listen to World's Toughest Mudder interviews recorded live from the event, a tradition of the podcast since 2012. Today's episode brings you Friday pit set up interviews from WTM 2016 with: Matthew Hanson Ryan Atkins Morgan McKay April Dee Evan Perperis Ehsan Farkhondeh Jesse Bruce Mandy Baskin Nickademus Hollon and Jade Belzberg Dustin Partridge and John Fagan We then swing over to the Friday Night TMHQ Carb Load Dinner and talk with ...
Nov 17, 2016•1 hr
On today's up to the minute episode, we speak with Eli Hutchison, Tough Mudder's Senior Product Manager. In other words, one of the talented men behind all of the brand new obstacles TMHQ launched this morning. Listen in to learn all about the new 2017 obstacles, which ones will be at World's Toughest, penalty loops at WTM, skill based vs. fear based obstacles, and what he thinks about the 100k/100 mile prize. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: UFM (Underwear For Men) - Support your manhood with Un...
Nov 10, 2016•33 min
Today's show brings us lots of good talk from last weekend's Carolina Beast/Sprint Weekend. We bring you finish line interviews with some of the podium finishers and a few special guests. Then we hop on the phone with a member of the Spartan Race Course Ops Team, Woody Peters. Woody's passion comes through loud and clear as he strives to deliver excellence and the "brand promise of Spartan". Among other things, we talk about cutting new paths on long courses, and why he never goes anywhere witho...
Nov 04, 2016•1 hr 5 min
On today's show we talk to Toni McAlister. Toni and her husband put on several "not your ordinary" races. Including a Bacon Run, and a looped Ultra where you are "messed with by fairies". Toni and Matt talk about: How she used to to run races based on post-race food options. How she and her husband come up with race ideas. Starting a race business. Growing from small race director to being hired to run others events. Knowing your target audience. Taco Bell. Much, much more. Today's show is spons...
Oct 28, 2016•56 min
Episode 205 - You most likely have not heard of Mo from Sweatworks, but I'm guessing you've been positively affected by his work. With clients such as Spartan, Ragnar, IronMan, and Crossfit (and many more we can't mention), his company has been leading the fitness industry with the latest technology. Sweatworks builds tech around including registration, check in, timing, photos, videos, scoring, and more. So yeah, pretty much everything you touch that's tech related before, during, and after you...
Oct 21, 2016•1 hr 6 min
Today we chat with Dewayne Montgomery, better known as Coach Pain. Find out: What he was up to prior to OCR How he found his way to our world. Why he has become the favorite hype man/motivator/start line MC of many an OCR athlete. What he does when he's not "Conducting Business" at the start line Much more Today's show is sponsored by : UFM - Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM....
Oct 14, 2016•28 min
On today's show, we wrap up the 2016 Tahoe Spartan World Championship coverage by speaking at length with: Hobie Call - Being the once and future champ; Capt. Robert Killian - The only Spartan Pro to go for the perfect Delta; Ryan and Lindsay - Them Shirts Doe. Today's show is sponsored by : MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States. BoneFrog Challenge – ORM10 gets you $10 off all 2016 races....
Oct 07, 2016•1 hr 12 min
Today's episode is an all timer. We discuss pretty much everything that went down in Tahoe last weekend at the Spartan World Championship. Joe Desena takes us on his Tahoe Beast journey with Randy Moss and some other distinguished guests. We answer the questions about what Randy did or didn't do, and how Joe feels about all of it. We then talk to Joe Di about drug testing and how Spartan handled snow and wind mid race in Tahoe. You know we never like to reveal too much in teasers so tune in to g...
Oct 06, 2016•1 hr 1 min
