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Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

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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Ryan Atkins - How Goes It In 2018.

Ryan Atkins hops on the line to catch up for the first time in 2018. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: This episode is dedicated to Reggie Rowe . Click the photo to help donate to his family....

May 01, 201837 min

Killian Explains It All

Spartan Pro Team Captain Robert Killian comes on the program to explain everything Spartan 2018 including: Rule changes for this weekend's Stadium race. The US Championship Series. Age group qualifying at almost everything. The large amounts of money you can win throughout the year. The Mountain Series. The Stadium (or is it Stadia) Series. Qualifying for Tahoe. The North American Championships. The Spartan World Championships. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using c...

Apr 19, 20181 hr 7 min

Ryan Kent - The "Macho Ryan"

Ryan Kent finished 2nd at the San Jose Spartan a few weeks ago, and Seattle Spartan Race Super last Saturday. This puts him on the top of the US Championship Series leaderboard. We discuss why he was so stoked to win Saturday, how he plans to keep winning Championship and Stadium races, and if Matt is the most hated man in OCR Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack! Show Notes: Instagram F...

Apr 18, 201827 min

Miami TMX Part II

Women's final heat coverage from TMX Miami. In race action courtesy of Facebook Live/Tough Mudder. Followed by Tough Mudder X Interviews with 4th place Sarah Harrison 2nd place Orla Walsh 3rd place Cassidy Watton 5th place Cassandra Ohman Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Orange Mud - Innovative products that work just as well for the elite runner as the person at the back of the pack! Show Notes: The Facebook Live Show...

Apr 12, 20181 hr 11 minEp. 289

Miami TMX 2018 - 2 Hunters, Jacob and Jack.

Interviews between prelims and finals at Miami Tough Mudder TMX with Hunter Russell Jacob Heppner Hunter McIntyre Jack Bauer Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases. Show Notes: Jacob Heppner Hunter Russell Jack Bauer *Cover photo : Fitlinc Media...

Apr 11, 201851 minEp. 288

When Amelia Met Barkley

Amelia Boone recounts her 2018 Barkley Marathon experience. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races! Show Notes: Barkley Marathon 2018 Part One Barkley Marathon 2018 Part Two Amelia's blog about Barkley Cover photo credit: Howie Stern Listen...

Apr 10, 201846 min

Barkley 2018 Part II - Maggie Guterl and Michael Wardian

Maggie and Mike talk about Barkley 2018. Learn all about the rain, fog, and near death experiences at Frozen Head State Park with these 2 runners. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: Barkley 2018 Part I - With Laz and assorted characters plus "live" updates. Michael Wardian's 2018 Schedule Maggie G on Twitter...

Apr 02, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 285

Eric Schenker and Joe Desena

Spartan CEO Joe DeSena and Craft North American CEO discuss their new partnership to make OCR shoes and obstacle racing gear and apparel. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.

Apr 01, 201831 minEp. 284

Barkley 2018 Part I

Live from Frozen Head State Park, TN. Saturday March 24- Sunday March 25 2018 You'll hear from: Gary Cantrell - aka Lazarus Lake. Jim - aka Alternative Dave, aka AD, aka Not Dave Keith Dunn - aka (semi) official twitter voice of Barkley Dave Henn - aka Danger Dave Various runners in various stages of the race Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races! Show Notes: #BM100 on Twitter Featured Photo courtesy of @barkleymarathon...

Mar 28, 20181 hr 44 min

Graham Roberts

The mental aspect of training and racing. What's going on UK OCR. Athletes specializing in OCR distance. Figuring out how to eat less. What does it mean to be from "The United Kingdom". Much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: Ispire Motivational Coaching Website...

Mar 22, 201845 min

Carlo - He is not Carlos

Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases.

Mar 16, 20181 hr 11 min

Noah Galloway - Live from Le Pain Quotidien (West Hollywood)

Noah Galloway went from normal "double amputee veteran" to Men's Health Cover Model. From there he went to appear on Ellen, Dancing With The Stars, and American Grit. You probably know all that already. So let's get to the good stuff on this episode where you will listen in on How Noah pronounces French words. Depression and Anxiety. Instagram. Giving Speeches. Where his best ideas come from. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races! Show N...

Mar 08, 20181 hr 4 min

David Tyson Perry (Superman)

David has done multiple Tough Mudders plus World's Toughest Mudder in a wheelchair. Find out how he plans to make others shine in 2018. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series runragnar.com Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay

Mar 01, 201830 min

Wrangling OCR Podcasters

Have an OCR related podcast and short on content for the week? No problem, just wrangle some other dudes (and a gal) that have an OCR podcast and see what they are up to. Today's show features a lively obstacle racing discussion with: Mike from Obstacle Running Adventures Heather from Overcome and Run Podcast Will from World's Toughest Curling Podcast Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM15 on all purchases....

Feb 24, 201857 min

Eli Hutchison and Corinna Coffin - Fittest, Fastest, Toughest

Corrina Coffin and Allison Tai are the newest TMHQ Pro team members. Corinna gets on the phone to discuss. Eli Hutchison also joins us to tell us all about this revamped competitive series from Tough Mudder called Fittest, Fastest, Toughest. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com

Feb 15, 201834 min

Jen Wade - Bodybuilder to OCR transformation?

How do we train hard as a motherf*&$er, eat clean, be good parents, and live a balanced life? Let's dig in with Jen and find out. Also, let's give Jen some OCR beginner tips. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – Use Code ORM10 for 10 percent off all 2018 races! Show Notes: Her website

Feb 08, 20181 hr 6 min

Hunter McIntyre and Brakken Kraker

Hunter and Brakken check in to talk about OCR broadcasting, Ryan Woods, The loaded women's field, Their training program - Leaderboard Fit, Hobie Call, Stadium Races, OCR Boxing matches, Pro teams, April Dee, TMX, OCR Coaches, and much more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Ragnar Relay and Ragnar Trail Series - Enter code ORM18ALL for $60 OFF any 2018 Ragnar Relay Show Notes: LeaderBoard Fit Spartan Stadia Series...

Feb 01, 20181 hr 16 min

Justin Manning - Medal & Wrestling Addict

A chat from over the Winter break with Justin Manning. Justin is the founder of Medal Addict and an over - the - top- bananas fan of professional wrestling. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal and Savage Blitz!- Check them out at Savage Race.com Show Notes: Medal Addict Facebook Page

Jan 25, 20181 hr 12 min

JT Service - Soul Focus Sports

JT's company puts on cool ass races, so I reached out to have him on the podcast. He responded right away and we had a great chat. I then for unexplained reasons, I sat on it for 8 months. It's still great, enjoy. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST. Show Notes: Soul Focus Sports Website/Races

Jan 12, 20181 hr 5 min

Joe Desena More Burpees/Less Innovation

We thought the year was over for podcasts, til we found Joe Desena was able to hop on a quick call. Why is he so in favor of more burpees and less obstacle innovation?

Dec 29, 201719 min

David Chandler Ran Across America

We end the year by sitting down with David Chandler at a motel in Blue Ridge Georgia. David was days away from finishing his non-crewed race across the country. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 15 percent off all products at DirtyBirdEnergy.com Special shout out to latest Patreon contributor Bradley Heilwagen! Show Notes: Fundraising link - $10,000 + and growing!...

Dec 28, 20171 hr 13 min

Nolan and Woodsy Speak on TMHQ DQ

Friday, Tough Mudder laid down the law and disqualified Ryan Woods and his team from winning the national relay in this year's World's Toughest Mudder. Matt B. immediatley hoped on the phone with Tough Mudder's Director of Product, Nolan Kombol, and also with Ryan Woods. Happy Christmas, Enjoy. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: https://www.patreon.com/obstacleracingmedia Show Notes: Tough Mudder and Spartan official decision...

Dec 24, 201745 min

Iceland - Spartan 2017

The first ever Spartan Ultra World Championship took place in Iceland last weekend. We talked to: Mark Jones, Kevin "Bubbles" Gregory, Joshua Fiore, KC Northup, and Morgan McKay, all before the race on Friday. We then spoke to most of those folks after the race, and talked to Yancy Culp who was there with several of his athletes. In between, we spoke with Iceland native Katrin Davidsdottir, fittest woman in the world 15 and 16 in the CrossFit games. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Savage Race : ...

Dec 22, 20171 hr 21 min

Beni Gifford - Private Dancer

Beni Gifford had a day long layover in Atlanta, so he spent it with Matt B. Davis. Towards the end of the day, Beni sat down for an interview. After chatting with Matt's kids, Beni and Matt talk about: Beni's recent racing trip to South Africa What it's going to take to win TMX series. Some secret project for 2018 His former life getting doing guy on guy wrestling and private dancing for women. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: This episode is brought to you by MudGear, the best gear in OCR. I've ...

Dec 07, 20171 hr 1 minEp. 267

World's Toughest Mudder Podcast 2017 Part Three

Today' episode is the final interviews for the 2017 World's Toughest Mudder podcast coverage. They were recorded in a Westin Hotel Room following The Champions Brunch on Monday November 13, 2017. Robert Killian Ryan Atkins Michelle Ford Evan Perperis/Wesley Kerr aka Dr. Red Tights Lindsay Webster Allison Tai Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: Results For World's Toughest Mudder 2017...

Dec 01, 20171 hr 33 min

Interviews From The Recent OCRWC Disqualification

The OCR World Championships released breaking news at 8:00am this morning. OCRWC is disqualifying a 2017 participant due to "violating anti-doping policy". Ryan Woods becomes the first OCR competitor in history to be DQ'd at any obstacle race for this reason. You can read the complete OCRWC article here which includes a response statement from Ryan Woods. Ryan's 3rd place, 15k finish is off the record books for OCRWC 2017 . In addition, his team had won the OCRWC Sunday team relay. That team of ...

Nov 22, 201752 min

World's Toughest Mudder 2017 - Part Two - Nolan Kombol

Nolan Kombol is the Senior Director of Product at Tough Mudder. This means for everything World's Toughest Mudder, the buck stops with him. We welcome Nolan back to the show to talk about: New obstacles for 2018 vs World's Toughest 2017. The slowwww rollout of the obstacles this year. Cheating allegations. The 2018 Toughest Series Next Up for WTM - Atlanta! More. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 15 percent off all products at DirtyBirdEnergy.com Show Notes: ...

Nov 17, 201745 min

World's Toughest Podcast 2017 Part I

This is ORM's 6th year of World's Toughest Mudder podcast coverage! In part one, live from the pit on Friday, we talk to 2016 Champ Trevor Cichosz, Tyler Nash, Allison Tai, and Logan Nagle. We then have some Monday (post race) chats with Deanna Blegg, Amanda Steidle from Turbo Superfoods, Team US-Eh (Kristopher Mendoza, Austin Azar, Mark Woodpile Jones, and Miguel Medina), and your 2017 Female World's Toughest Mudder Rea Kobl. Today's show is sponsored by Dirty Bird Energy Soap. Use ORM 15 for 1...

Nov 17, 20171 hr 4 min

Pete Coleman - Everyman's UltraMan Returns

Pete came back to talk to us about running Western States for the 2nd year in a row. He was also prepping to then go do Leadville and the UTMB. For those that know Ultras, you are like "NO WAY! That is super bad ass!" For those that don't know Ultras, prepare to learn a lot. Today's show is sponsored by Savage Race.

Nov 09, 20171 hr 26 min
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