Best Billy Yang Podcasts (2025)

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Scarlett Johansson & June Squibb On 'Eleanor The Great' 43:54

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Actor Scarlett Johansson makes her directorial debut with Eleanor The Great, about a 94-year-old woman who claims her dead friend's Holocaust story as her own. "It's rare to feel surprised when you read a script," Johansson says. Squibb stars as Eleanor. They spoke with Tonya Mosley about Squibb's Broadway nickname, Johansson's memories of working …

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theMAMMOTH 200 + Jimmy Elam, the Chico State Legend 17:45

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Jimmy Elam has been running big for years. He's won 1st at Cascade Crest, High Lonesome, Wasatch 100, the Bear, the Canyons, and more. And now he toes the line at theMAMMOTH 200 ready to compete with other greats like Tara Dower, Max Jolliffe, Rachel Entrekin, Timmy Olson, and more. It's an inaugural year for theMAMMOTH and it will be hard to beat …

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Samin Nosrat Is Embracing 'Good Things' 45:39

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After the tremendous success of Salt Fat Acid Heat, chef and author Samin Nosrat realized she needed to recalibrate her life. "I really believed on some level if I achieved all of these things, that that would fill this hole of loneliness in my heart," she tells Fresh Air's Sam Briger. Nosrat's new book, Good Things, is about sharing food with the …

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The Unbelievable Winning Streak of Rachel Entrekin | theMAMMOTH 200 14:25

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Rachel Entrekin's Race Stats are incredible as we explore here. She has won her last 12 races with two of those 12 being very competitive Cocadon 250 races. She's prepared for the Mammoth 200 and she took a few minutes to join me and Wolfie (in wolfie's final appearance on Borderlands Podcast Network) to talk about the big race. Join me at the Inte…

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Elizabeth Gilbert On Love, Loss, And Liberation 44:43

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Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir, All the Way to the River, is an unflinching personal account of addiction, grief, and healing. The book tells the story of her relationship with Rayya Elias, first her hairstylist and friend, and later her romantic partner, who died of pancreatic and liver cancer in 2018. Gilbert writes about leaving her marriage for…

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Tim Tollefson + Hilary Yang | theMAMMOTH 200 27:59

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Tim Tollefson started Mammoth Trailfest and this year, with the help of Hilary Yang, he's adding a 200 miler after the fest ends call theMAMMOTH. It's quite an accomplishment to wrangle a 200 miler and add to that a marquee year one field with names like Tara Dower, Rachel Entrekin, Max Jolliffe, Jimmy Elam, Jeff Browning, Tim Olson and more. In th…

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Max Jolliffe on theMAMMOTH 200, Satisfy Running Team, and more. 16:05

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Max Jolliffe is original. He's sponsored by Satisfy & BPN? No one else can touch that. He's brought together two very distinct communities. More of that, please. Max is running theMAMMOTH 200 and we caught up with him for 10 minutes to chat about it and more. Also, the unhinged meme account MAXJOLLIFFEUNSOLICITEDMEMES has a message at the end about…

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Best Of: Jude Law / Pedro Pascal 47:18

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Jude Law now stars in the thriller series Black Rabbit on Netflix. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the show, working with a dialect coach, and why he worked with a perfumer to play Henry VIII. Rock critic Ken Tucker shares some of his favorite music releases of the fall, and Pedro Pascal talks about how his dance training helped him become a bette…

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Robert Redford, Over The Years 45:12

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The legendary actor died Tuesday at age 89. He spoke with Terry Gross about his movies, creating the Sundance Film Festival and Institute, and why he couldn't wait to leave school and Southern California. "I wasn't learning the way I was supposed to learn. I realized that my education was going to happen when I got out in the world." Interviews are…

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Jude Law 43:45

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Jude Law's new Netflix series Black Rabbit with Jason Bateman follows two brothers in New York City, one a successful restaurateur, the other on the run and in debt. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the series, using a perfumer to get into character to play Henry VIII and why he almost turned down his break-out role in The Talented Mr. Ripley. Lear…

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Taylor Spike | Long Trail Running Veteran 50:21

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Josh Rosenthal, Taylor Spike, and Kade Wilcox dig in on the heart and act of trail running at big distances. Taylor talks about how he keeps going when he wants to quit. ---- Patreon | BtS Building Borderlands Borderlands.cc | Podcast Network Sign up: analog*Borderlands [new]letter Hyperlyte Hotline - RUNMORE649 (786.667.3649) Wylder is now availab…

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How Charlie Kirk Became A Voice Of Conservative Youth 44:15

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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination on Sept. 10, NYT reporter Robert Draper talks with Terry Gross about the conservative activist's rise and legacy. Draper profiled Kirk earlier this year and stayed in touch up to the day before his death. We also discuss right-wing extremist Nick Fuentes, a rival of Kirk’s with a large following. Learn mo…

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Mary Roach On Our Remarkable, Replaceable Bodies 46:10

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Science writer Mary Roach is fascinated by the human body, especially, she says, the "gooey bits and pieces of us that are performing miracles on a daily basis. Roach has done deep dives on human cadavers, the digestive system and the science of sex. Now, in Replaceable You, she chronicles both the history of body part replacement (including prosth…

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Joe Corcione | The Power of Belief: Achieving the Impossible in Ultra Running 50:48

9d ago50:48

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In this episode of Full Price Athlete with Kade Wilcox, Joe Corcione shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming an ultra-endurance athlete. He discusses the pivotal role of passion in his success, the mental fortitude required for ultra marathons, and the importance of having a purpose greater than the pain. Joe also offe…

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The Cost Of Gun Violence On Black Life 45:07

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee's new memoir, A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America, is part history, and part personal. He traces the bloody history Black Americans have with firearms, recalls the gun violence in his own youth and follows his ancestors’ path back to Ghana. The book reads like a p…

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Bandera | No Whiners, Wimps, or Wusses [trail icons: Texas] 24:25

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Welcome to Trail Icons: Texas a new series by Jordan Gracey for Borderlands. Jordan delves into the Bandera 100k (and Cactus Rose) in Texas, exploring their history, challenges, and unique aspects. Featuring insights from race organizers and participants, it highlights what makes these races special in the trail running community. In this episode, …

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Terry Gross On 50 Years Of Fresh Air (Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso) 1:40:34

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This month marks 50 years of Terry Gross as the host of Fresh Air. What began in 1975 as a local experiment at WHYY in Philadelphia has since grown into a national institution—one that not only transformed public radio, but laid the groundwork for the world of podcasting.To commemorate a half-century on the air, Terry Gross joins us for a rare appe…

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Best Of: Rob Reiner On 'Spinal Tap II' / Billy Strings 48:37

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Rob Reiner talks with Terry Gross about directing the new sequel to Spinal Tap, the mockumentary about a heavy metal band. He’ll also talk about his remarkable life and career, like directing When Harry Met Sally and starring in All in the Family. Also, singer songwriter and guitarist Billy Strings is one of the rare bluegrass musicians who can fil…

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Inside Netflix's 'Adolescence' 44:19

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The Netflix miniseries follows a 13-year-old accused of murdering a girl from his school. Co-creator and star Stephen Graham says he read about similar crimes and wanted to know: "Why is this happening?" Graham spoke with Sam Briger about the crime that inspired the show, fatherhood, and the unusual way the show was shot — in one single take. Adole…

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NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner 44:52

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Veteran Air Force linguist Reality Winner was working at the NSA in 2017 when she leaked a classified document to the press about Russian election interference. Soon after, the FBI showed up at her door. She was sentenced to five years in prison and was released in 2021. Winner's new memoir is I Am Not Your Enemy. She spoke with Terry Gross. Also, …

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The Future Of Free And Fair Elections 45:45

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Before 2026's midterms, President Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines, and change voting rules. Legal expert Richard Hasen discusses the future of free and fair elections in America. "What's it going to mean to have to stand up to the government to make sure that people have their right to vote?" Hasen says. "I think i…

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Rob Reiner's 'Spinal Tap' Still Goes To 11 45:30

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Reiner's 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap sparked a new genre of satire. Now, more than 40 years later, the band is back in a new sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. "They have grown neither emotionally or musically," Reiner says. The filmmaker spoke with Terry Gross about When Harry Met Sally, growing up around comedy legends, and starri…

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This Week in Trail Running 11:59

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Make sure you get the full episode on Wolfie’s World (spotify | apple). Today is a quick run through of everything going on at Borderlands. Give this quick episode a listen to not only know what's happening in the world of trail running at Borderlands but also as a look into Borderlands' ambition as a media company. ---- Patreon | BtS Building Bord…

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Bluegrass Star Billy Strings 44:58

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The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist has one foot in traditional bluegrass and another in improvisational jam music. He has a new album, Live at the Legion, and he brought his guitar to our studio. He spoke with Sam Briger about healing himself through songwriting, performing the day his mom died, and how being a father has changed h…

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Dead Last at Wasatch 100 13:06

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Emma Giebler ran Wasatch this passed weekend and got dead last. Three years ago she ran and got 2nd to last (dead last female). [SILO | Crew Drop One - the best ultra drop bag. Code Borderlands for 10% off.] In this episode Josh (host) and Emma relive the 2022 running of the Wasatch 100 where they met at Ant Knolls Aid Station when Emma looked tota…

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Best Of : Jane Fonda / Spike Lee 48:21

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At 87, Oscar-winning actor Jane Fonda is pouring her energy into activism. She’ll reflect on her decades-long career, and how she first began her fitness empire to fund her activist work. Also, we hear from Spike Lee. His latest film, Highest 2 Lowest, reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic High and Low, but through the lens of modern-day America…

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Noah Wyle, Star Of 'The Pitt' 44:10

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After 11 seasons on ER, Noah Wyle thought he was finished with medical dramas: "I spent 15 years avoiding — actively avoiding — walking down what I thought was either hallowed ground or traveled road." But then COVID happened, and he felt compelled to tell more of these stories. He spoke with Dave Davies about the making of HBO's hit show The Pitt,…

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How Does Pain Work? Dr. Sanjay Gupta Explains 45:26

22d ago45:26

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CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta's new book examines the world of pain — why we feel it, and how we can treat it. He says distraction and meditation can be useful tools for managing pain. He spoke with Terry Gross about how the brain gets pain signals wrong, alternatives to painkillers, and how a family of circus performers inspired…

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Managing Sleep, Nutrition, + Overcoming Alcohol Addiction | Abraham Bejil + Edgar Lazoya 39:46

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Join host Kade Wilcox (Full Price Athlete: spotify | apple) as he delves into the world of ultra running with guests Abraham Bejil and Edgar Lozoya. Discover the journeys of these two athletes as they prepare for the Moab 240, sharing insights on training, overcoming personal challenges, and the dedication required to pursue their passion. Abraham'…

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RFK Jr.'s Impact On Americans' Health 45:30

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We look at the stormy tenure of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. New York Times reporter Sheryl Gay Stolberg discusses how RFK Jr.'s cuts to government staff and expert groups will impact everyday Americans. A vaccine skeptic, Kennedy fired the CDC director last week. Also, John Powers reviews the Prime Video thriller serie…

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Scarlett Johansson & June Squibb On 'Eleanor The Great' 43:54

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theMAMMOTH 200 + Jimmy Elam, the Chico State Legend 17:45

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Samin Nosrat Is Embracing 'Good Things' 45:39

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The Unbelievable Winning Streak of Rachel Entrekin | theMAMMOTH 200 14:25

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Elizabeth Gilbert On Love, Loss, And Liberation 44:43

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Tim Tollefson + Hilary Yang | theMAMMOTH 200 27:59

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Max Jolliffe on theMAMMOTH 200, Satisfy Running Team, and more. 16:05

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Best Of: Jude Law / Pedro Pascal 47:18

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Robert Redford, Over The Years 45:12

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Jude Law 43:45

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Taylor Spike | Long Trail Running Veteran 50:21

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How Charlie Kirk Became A Voice Of Conservative Youth 44:15

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Mary Roach On Our Remarkable, Replaceable Bodies 46:10

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Joe Corcione | The Power of Belief: Achieving the Impossible in Ultra Running 50:48

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The Cost Of Gun Violence On Black Life 45:07

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Bandera | No Whiners, Wimps, or Wusses [trail icons: Texas] 24:25

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Terry Gross On 50 Years Of Fresh Air (Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso) 1:40:34

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Best Of: Rob Reiner On 'Spinal Tap II' / Billy Strings 48:37

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Inside Netflix's 'Adolescence' 44:19

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NSA Whistleblower Reality Winner 44:52

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The Future Of Free And Fair Elections 45:45

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Rob Reiner's 'Spinal Tap' Still Goes To 11 45:30

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This Week in Trail Running 11:59

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Bluegrass Star Billy Strings 44:58

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Dead Last at Wasatch 100 13:06

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Best Of : Jane Fonda / Spike Lee 48:21

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Noah Wyle, Star Of 'The Pitt' 44:10

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How Does Pain Work? Dr. Sanjay Gupta Explains 45:26

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Managing Sleep, Nutrition, + Overcoming Alcohol Addiction | Abraham Bejil + Edgar Lazoya 39:46

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RFK Jr.'s Impact On Americans' Health 45:30