The Commentator Ninja comes on to talk about the current state of the ninja community which includes the latest dealings with World Obstacle. Then Rachel Watters and Nick Ryker join in for a chat about The Nashville Fit Games. Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here. Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 40 min
What if I told you that for a short time, Tough Mudder had a huge focus on elite racing and gave away more money than any other race company? In 2017, TMHQ produced a timed morning wave, 8-hour overnight events, and Tough Mudder X, which they called "The Toughest Mile on the planet". All these events had cash prizes and broadcast deals. Here are snippets from press releases at that time. ..."Tough Mudder, the active lifestyle and media brand, has partnered with Facebook to deliver original, live...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Hyrox is all the rage, but can it be bigger than OCR? A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Ian Kay joins us again to discuss Hyrox hype and much much more. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here. Support us on Patreon. All other ORM Links ....
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Listen to Friday's pre-race interviews from Chicago with athletes Meg Jacoby, Terra Jackson, Ryan Kent, Michael (Sandy) Sandbach, Dylan Scott, Kris Rugloski, and Lauren Weeks. Followed by an interview with Head Judge, Crystal Salaz Then we get to Saturday post-race interviews with Men's Doubles Champs, Rich Ryan and Brakken Kraker. Followed by interviews with Meg, Dylan, Dr. Alandra Greenlee, Sandy, Nick Kipp from Honor Bound Fitness, and Women's Champion, Mikaela Norman. Later that afternoon we...
Feb 15, 2023•2 hr 27 min
Rich Ryan is a solid hotel roommate and a great hybrid athlete. Let's break down the Chicago Hyrox North American Championships. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Rich Ryan Youtube Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland You can listen to the podcast here. Support us on Patreon. All other ORM Links ....
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 39 min
BattleFrog launched in May of 2014 and held 6 races which were universally applauded. In 2015, they produced 15 events and a television show on ESPN. In August of that year, they announced a massive jump to 44 races nationwide. A few months later was the infamous Fiest Bowl sponsorship, and 25 races into 2016, they were out of business . Let's dig in with David Moore and find out what the hell happened. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! Today's show is s...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Marc from The Hybrid Experiment talks about Hyrox Stuttgart, Fantasy Fiction, Sports Docs, and more! A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. The Hybrid Experiment website Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland You can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Learn about The Grit Games through Caitlynn plus Mintra Tilly gives some Hyrox updates. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! Today’s show is sponsored by Mythic Race . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels You can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 47 min
Kevin Gregory and Josh Gonzales join us on their way back from a Deka event at Pure Impact Athletics in Ontario, Canada. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Kevin on IG . Josh on IG. Pure Impact Athletics on IG. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Jan 30, 2023•44 min
Superhero Scramble and Atlas Race were two races that launched in the booming early days of OCR. Could someone besides Spartan have big payouts and a nationwide series? Brakken Kraker comes on to discuss the rise and fall of both companies. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! Today's show is sponsored by Mythic Race and Bear Crawl OCR . All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Here is the Superhero Scramble article referenced in the episode. Atlas Race arti...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min
JayFit from The Hybrid Approach comes on to talk about Hyrox Euro Champs. Tough Mudder's Chris Maltbie and new plans for obstacle innovation. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Learn all about the beginnings of The Hurricane Heat, The UltraBeast, The Trifecta, and that famous first catchphrase -"You'll know at the finish line". Carrie Adams joins us for a deep dive inside Spartan HQ circa 2011-2013. Carrie's early Spartan Race video Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 15 min
We spoke with Terra Jackson, Dr. Alandra Greenlee, Meg Jacoby, and Lauren Weeks before they head over to The Netherlands for the big 2023 Hyrox European Championships. Support Us On Patreon monthly or Buy A Cup Of Coffee once. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shoutin...
Jan 18, 2023•56 min
Hybricon/Battle Bunker with Hunter McIntyre and Austen Alexander. Nicole Mericle talks about Dream Team, Spartan 3K, and World Obstacle. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland You can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Amelia Boone joins us for Chapter 2 to discuss the dawn of Spartan Race as a professional sport. We cover what it was like for an "elite" athlete from 2012-2014. Support Us On Patreon monthly or Buy A Cup Of Coffee once. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac. Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our ...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Fixing Hyrox. Plus World Obstacle Chat, Obstacle Sports Canada updates, and more. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland You can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 47 min
2nd part of The Weekly Show with Ian Kay. Matt just finished a 5K, so let's talk about that race. Plus World Obstacle's new championship, restaurant ratings, and more A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland The podcast can be heard using the link below or you can listen to the podcast here. All other ORM Links ....
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr
Ian Kay joins to talk about the 2023 World's Toughest Mudder video. The Weekly Show will have 2 parts this week. We'll have part 2 up tomorrow to discuss World Obstacle announcement and more. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Listen to the podcast here . All other ORM Links ....
Jan 02, 2023•49 min
Chapter 1 is an interview with Alex Patterson, one of the first employees of Tough Mudder. Alex was instrumental in helping TM and OCR become the juggernaut they became circa 2011-2015. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Spartan Race North American Elite Series, OCR Triple Crown, Spartan Series vs Savage Series with Miranda Kielpinski and Nick Ryker. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Listen to the podcast here . All other ORM Links ....
Dec 26, 2022•56 min
Jarrett has been around the northeast community for years. By making the podium at GORUCK Games and Battle Bunker, he's now known by almost everyone in OCR. Megan Jacoby just started competing and has already become a dominant force in the Hybrid space. She set the female Hyrox record and won the Deka Mile World Championship in a matter of a few weeks. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. Get to the $5 level! All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro M...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 54 min
We opened the phone lines this week for mystery guests! Enjoy this chat with LT, Ryan VanDerVort, and Mike/Katelyn from Obstacle Running Adventures. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Listen to the podcast here . All other ORM Links .
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Faye Morgan on the new (ish) Spartan Race obstacles. Joe Pattrick from The Hybrid Approach on the LA and Frankfurt Hyrox events. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Listen to the podcast here . All other ORM Links ....
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 30 min
James Burton from British Obstacle Sports and Graham Wells from Scotland give us their takes on the latest UK OCR news. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland All ORM Links
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 32 min
DeeJay Fox – 1st Place Male – 105 Miles Anthony Kunkle – Sprint Lap Winner- 65 Miles Cali Schweikhart – 8th Place Female – 80 Miles Chris Maltbie – Race Director Kris Rugloski – 1st place woman – 100 Miles All WTM Results are listed here. Today’s show is sponsored by Rugged Maniac – Our Black Friday deal is here! Use code BF22 and get 20% off any 2023 Rugged Maniac event. We’ve turned down the prices so you can turn up the fun! BUT HURRY – the savings are only available until November 28 at 11:5...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Ryan Atkins and Lindsay Webster just raced in Abu Dhabi. How was it? Plus what the heck are they gonna do in 2023? A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland All ORM Links
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr
We ask Ian Adamson several questions about World Obstacle and its relationship to the sports of OCR, Ninja, and Modern Pentathlon. Support Us On Patreon All other Obstacle Racing Media Links . Intro Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels Today’s show is sponsored by: Rugged Maniac Rugged Maniac returns for 2023 with our muddiest year yet! We’re renewing our muddy vows, going back to the nitty gritty basics, and shouting our love for mud from the mountain tops. In fact, we’re unleashing both ...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Hannah Carta wants to know what the OCRWC/Spartan news means in the context of OCR History. Plus, “Is This Stupid?” – starring the Gatorade fitness app. A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland All ORM Links
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min
The interviews begin in bed on Monday morning with Jeff Marier , then we move on to The Brunch for : Scott The Fayne Knowles (and LeeAnn) – I Am A Spartan Podcast – 50 miles. Heather Olsen – 5th place female. 1st place AG. 1st place Athena – 75 miles. Melissa Dugan – Sharkbait – Pit Crew Jenny Overstreet – 3rd place female – 90 85 miles. Mark Gaudet – 2nd place male – 105 miles. Part III will have the 2022 Male Winner Deejay Fox. Plus Anthony Kunkle, Cali Schweikhart, Hanna Carta, and the full R...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 25 min
Rich Ryan comes flying in fresh off being crowned the DekaFit World Champion! A weekly news show with Matt B. Davis and special guests discussing items of the week for Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, and all other OCR-related news. Intro and Outro Music by: Eric Leland Dope photo by The Schizz. All ORM Links Listen below or on your favorite player ....
Nov 21, 2022•49 min
