Claim a Gomernumber Updated: Click here to see the GomerRegistry, and which numbers are still available! It’s the first Special of Season 3: Two Gomers’ Rules of Thumb! The guys are reaching back into the archives and thinking through their top ten Gomers’ Tips from the past three years. Then, after much pontification, introspection, and (of course) rabbit trail-chasing, they reveal their ten most valuable running lessons: the Gomers’ Rules of Thumb! Just in case that’s confusing, in true Gomerg...
May 03, 2011•4 min
With a new miniGomer (or Fun-Sized Gomer) on the way, the dudes conduct their very first interview in this, the 10th Minisode of the Sub-Five Strive. Angie from the Marathon Training Academy Podcast joins Steven and Anthony (and Erin!) to talk all things pregnant and running – late night cravings, morning sickness, proper pacing, and sympathy weight-gain. Maybe its TWIIIIIIIINS! Don’t forget that it’s our first special next week, Two Gomers’ Rules of Thumb! If you donate for the episode, you can...
Apr 26, 2011•51 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Now that you know Anthony’s big news, Part II of Episode 10 brings you some big news from Steven – it has to do with something he doesn’t wear that most people do. Ok, it’s not as big as Part I, but he gave it a shot. The only undergarment Kramer will endorse. Part 2 is all about True or Faux, two (or five) new Easter-themed Songs to Run To, and the Week in Preview, with some fun info on what’s coming up on the podcast over the next several weeks. Enjoy, and Happy Running!...
Apr 22, 2011•47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
It’s Anthony’s 32nd birthday, but that’s not the Big News. Steven has been breaking his training run speed goals left and right, but that’s not the Big News either. And this episode got so long we had to split it into two Big Parts. But no, THAT’S not even the Big News. You’ll just have to wait through the (actually, pretty enlightening) Weeks in Review to hear the Big News in the Runner’s Corner. Shimmy Shimmy Coco Bop, this IS Big News! Enjoy this, the first of a two-part episode the Gomers ar...
Apr 19, 2011•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The Gomernation is talking, and the Gomers are listening – and discussing. Join them as they confer about the Nation’s thoughts on podcasts and audiobooks, running in a straight line or in a circle, forward-thinking or being in the now, and dogs. And even though no one in the nation mentioned Top Chef, it sure seems to come up a lot. I think we’re all in agreement that your Padma impression needs work. Be sure to join us next week, it’s a doozy! Happy running!
Apr 12, 2011•33 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Spring has sprung, and change is in the air – including an unusual amount of semi-educated running talk from the unlikeliest of semi-experts: the Gomers. What’s happened exactly is unclear, but listen as they blame everything from their gadgets to their training program to actual miles put in – whatever it is, it’s kind of weird. But not as weird as Alan Silvestri’s score in Predator. Run for it Marty! And make sure you stick around for a Gomer Gear/Eat and Run/Gomer’s Tip UPDATE, two new Songs ...
Apr 05, 2011•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 9
The Listener Feedback has POURED in these past couple weeks, and the Gomers are lovin it. Join them as they discuss running, with a tangent here and there: sports bras and running skirts, bamboo socks and sticks covered with lube, Eagle Scout near-misses and zombie-killing dogs. Man’s best zombie-killing friend. Our excuse is that since this is a Listerner-Feedback-centric show, it’s you, the Gomernation, who sent us on these tangents. Doesn’t that make you feel good about yourselves? Happy Runn...
Mar 29, 2011•38 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The Gomers’ training is really kicking into high gear, and they are here to talk about the ups and downs (pun intended) of speedwork: How hard do I swing my arms? Did that lady just see me dry-heave? Am I allowed to faint? And, most importantly, is this treadmill possessed? Plus the guys debut a new weekly section that’s very forward thinking. Great Scott! Another excuse to geek out about 80s movies! And all your favorite sections, too: Week in Review, Gomer Gear/Eat and Run/Gomers’ Tips, two ne...
Mar 22, 2011•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The Minisodes here in the second half of Season Three have a new focus: The Gomernation! Monday Survey Results and Listener Feedback are the name of the game, and the Gomers have a new way of discussing the Nation’s thoughts and questions: Feedback of the Week. Each Minisode they’ll choose an email, Facebook post, and twogomers.com comment that stood out to them and discuss. This week, they tackle mistaken identities, extreme races, Chick Fil-A comedy routines, and the identity of the Gomer on a...
Mar 15, 2011•31 min•Season 3Ep. 7
It’s been a long cold February, but the Gomers are back to warm things up! Join the guys as they think back on their hiatuses (hiati?), the disciplines they’ve developed and risks they’ve taken. And did someone order some Gomer Tangents? Try iPad 2 chat, Oscar thoughts, Spring TV talk, and quite possibly the most timely Listener Feedback celebrity impression ever. Duh, I was WINNING even when I was back hitting on Ferris’s sister! In Episode 7, the Gomers get back to the basics: Weeks in Review,...
Mar 08, 2011•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This is as close as the Gomers get to disobeying their wives – a quick Minisode updating the Nation on their new Marathon training schedule even though they’re supposed to be observing radio silence. Oh well, while they’re at it, why not a little Oscar chat? Oh hold on, what did they think of the Superbowl (ads)? And does Conan’s sister really look all that much like Conan? As long as they’re recording, they might as well discuss that too. From left to right: Conan(?) Conan’s sister(?) Make sure...
Feb 09, 2011•27 min•Season 3Ep. 6
It’s the midpoint of the Gomers’ 3rd season, and they have a big midpointy announcement to make about the upcoming Marathon. But before that, they take a look at their more…ahem… critical reviews, and decide together how to react and, ultimately, respond to them. Not to worry, though, it’s not all serious work – the guys are more than willing to go off on a tangent or two, including some early Oscar chat and the unearthly quality of a certain Food Network star’s hair color. It only took eight ho...
Jan 27, 2011•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 6
It’s Gomer2’s turn to report on his race, and he’s a little confused about how he feels about this, his third Half Marathon and PR. Hear as Gomer1 grills him for the details – the ups, downs, and in-betweens. Did he meet his goal? Is he feeling good? Did any mantras work? Was there enough toilet paper? Never fear, Nation, all your questions will be answered! The best starting line shot he could get with his iPhone attached to his arm. Make sure you tune in next week, it’s a biggie! Happy Running...
Jan 19, 2011•43 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Long time, no hear! In Part 2 of Episode 5, Anthony regales us with tales of the Disney World Half Marathon – from starting fireworks to motivational army men to run-ins with running celebrities, this race had it all. And oh yeah, a pretty sweet PR to start the New Year right. This week’s Monday Survey: What is your favorite race distance? The Gomers shared theirs, let’s hear yours! Happy Running!
Jan 13, 2011•40 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The New Year is still on the minds of the Gomers, and they spend a significant portion of the first part of Episode 5 discussing it. Including these questions: Should resolutions be vague or specific? Should you set the bar unreachably high, or comfortably low? And what is the name of that one lady who keeps saying inspiring things in Grumpy Old Men? Yeah, that’s her back there! This first part includes the New Years’ themed Runner’s Corner and two new Songs To Run To. Join us tomorrow for Antho...
Jan 11, 2011•44 min•Season 3Ep. 5
2011 really snuck up on the Gomers, and they are both realizing that their half-marathons are closer than they thought. But that doesn’t mean they won’t take the time to do some Christmas in Review (specifically what they GOT for Christmas), discuss New Years’ Resolutions from the Gomernation, and review G1’s upcoming race. And, you know, like, read some reviews. See you next week, Happy Running!...
Jan 03, 2011•33 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Merry Christmas Nation! Here it is, the Gomer’s 4th of our “4 downloads in 5 days” for you, our faithful listeners. In this we present to you a Gomer Rewind, remembering our dissertations on the correlation of A Christmas Story and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and the similarities of the Home Alone Score to the Nutcracker. But WAIT, don’t just think this is old material! We then pose a new question, how do two classic Christmas movie sequels compare to their originals: Home Alone and D...
Dec 25, 2010•41 min
The definition of bittersweet: the Gomer’s final official Christmas episode of the year. Don’t worry, though, there’s plenty to get your red-and-white-striped juices going before they’re done, including a super-sized Gomer’s Favorite Things, lots of Christmas Songs to Run To (the good and the bad), and a shocking realization concerning the holiday of choice at Arizona public schools. Thanks, George Costanza’s Dad! Merry Christmas from the Gomers! Oh, the Monday Survey: What are your New Years’ r...
Dec 23, 2010•51 min•Season 3Ep. 4
It’s the final official Christmas episode, but of course the guys couldn’t fit it all in one download. So please enjoy Part I, where the Gomers discuss their (not too great) weeks of running, the shelf-life of Home Alone, and whether or not they’ve kept their Chipotle-related commitments. All we want for Christmas… In Part 1 you’ll hear the Christmas Intro, their Weeks in Review and a special True Gomer Confessions. Hope you enjoy the five days of four downloads from the Gomers, continuing tomor...
Dec 22, 2010•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Auto-tuning! 8-part vocal/bassoon harmony! Sub sandwiches! It’s the Two Gomers Run a Marathon: The Sub-Five Strive Jingle! Enjoy this 1rst (and probably only) cut, and Happy Running!
Dec 20, 2010•1 min
Ok, ok, so at over 45 minutes, this isn’t exactly a Minisode. But the Gomers figured it would be ok, you know, since it’s Christmas and all. Plus, they need that extra time for all the free advertising they’ve decided to do. Full-body drying thingy, please! Join the Gomers for their Weeks in Review, Songs to Run To, Gomers’ Favorite Things, and Listener Feedback…all festively adorned with sugar plums and bowls full of jelly. Enjoy, and Happy Running!
Dec 14, 2010•48 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Extra downloadable content from the Gomers? It must be getting close to Christmas! Enjoy this fun news about the podcast! Happy Running!
Dec 11, 2010•5 min
Have you been good little girls and boys this year? You have? Well, here’s your present: The first of three Christmas episodes from the Gomers! And the holiday cheer comes hard and fast – you won’t need to wait but 2 minutes before a lively Christmas-movie discussion hits your ears. That’s right, we said CLASSIC. Plus, there’s a brand new Christmas segment this year: Gomers’ Favorite Things. Basically it’s just the guys doing free advertising for some stuff they like, but hopefully it helps bols...
Dec 09, 2010•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this not-so-mini-Minisode, there’s four things the Gomers want to tell you about: 1. Anthony’s concerto. 2. Their love/hate for the new Harry Potter movie. Spend some more time in that tent, why dontcha? 3. Some stories from the Gomer Thanksgiving Challenge. 4. The new jingle. Enjoy, and Happy Running! Oh, p.s. If you want to read Steven’s scathing, spoiler-ridden review of HP7 (the book) that he blogged 3 1/2 years ago, you can find it here. Sorry about the lack of pictures, the internet dis...
Dec 02, 2010•32 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Now that the Gomers are fully into their 3rd season, guess what? There’s more distractions, injuries, and weird sicknesses than you can shake a bassoon at. But that’s not stopping them – in fact, they’ve both been having pretty great weeks – not counting the blood in the urine, of course. Didn't want to post a picture of Runner's Hematuria, so here's a picture of a puppy instead. Plus all your favorite sections: Week in Review, Listener Feedback, a new Monday Survey, and two new Songs to Run To…...
Nov 24, 2010•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Looks like the Gomers just couldn’t bear the thought of recording every other week, so here’s a Minisode to keep you going until Episode 2. There’s some fun stuff in here, but the main purpose of this little installment is to issue a challenge. Ready? Here it is: We challenge you to sign up, TODAY, to walk or run a 5k or 10k this Thanksgiving morning! You don’t have to dress up, but you get more Gomerespect if you do. Turkey Trots can be the best time to run a first race, or get going again if i...
Nov 16, 2010•14 min•Season 3Ep. 1
The Gomers are back for their Third Season, TGRAM: The Sub Five Strive, and they’re trying to get used to the changes. More training runs, more commitment, more effort, more discomfort – it’s a wonder they have time to record podcasts! But they do, fair Nation, and it’s all for you. You’ll notice an unusual amount of running talk, but it’s probably just because of all the changes. Don’t worry, there’s still the tangents one expects from the Gomers, including fall movie chat, Halloween candy remi...
Nov 09, 2010•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 1
Can you feel it? It’s Season 3, right around the corner. But the dudes couldn’t help recording a little teaser before the season starts tomorrow…you know, for the fans. Along with seeing the new logo on your iPod for the first time. Here’s what you can expect from this mini-sode: 1. The official unveiling of the Season 3 title 2. A reminder of our goals for the season 3. Anthony playing movie-soundtrack-excerpts on the bassoon…by ear! 4. Meredith Vieira’s and Al Roker’s NYC marathon times 5. Men...
Nov 09, 2010•14 min
Season 2 of the Two Gomers is in the books, and everything feels kind of back-to-the-basics. Join Steven and Anthony one last time as they review their weeks, offer up some running tips, discuss songs they like to run to, and read questions from fans. Oh, and they also go off on, like, a hundred different tangents. Jeez, that’s some serious cleavage. Make sure you stick around till the end for details on our 1st Annual “How’s It Goin'” 5k Gomer Group Run , and a challenge that will hopefully car...
Jun 25, 2010•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Well, it was supposed to be the final episode, but in true Gomer form, things didn’t go as planned. The guys needed to add ONE MORE episode, coming on Thursday, since they spend more time than they thought they would on what the journey to the marathon has meant to them, how it’s changed them, and what’s next. Everest, anyone? Is that…the GOMERS? No. No it’s not. We’ve built these last two episodes around questions from the Gomernation, so enjoy! And, as always, let us know what you think. Happy...
Jun 22, 2010•58 min•Season 2Ep. 36
