Best CITIUS MAG Podcasts (2025)

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NCAA 1500m Champion Sophie O’Sullivan On Forging Her Own Path In The Sport Instead Of Chasing Her Parents’ Shadows 48:44

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“It just takes time, having people on the team with a bit of experience, and seeing people do it well. It’s definitely building and I’m excited to see what they do over the next few years. I have to leave, but one win shows them that we can keep on winning. Hopefully we get our own little streak!” My guest for today's episode as we continue our Was…

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Why We're On The Verge Of A Meltdown; Tour de France Explained For Runners + Some Trauma Dumping 1:58:14

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Content warning: This podcast includes some discussion around disordered eating. If you are struggling with an eating disorder and are in need of support, please call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. For a 24-hour crisis line, text “NEDA” to 741741. ------ This week's episode has RANGE and these show notes read …

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This Week In Track and Field: Monaco Diamond League Preview - 800m WR Under Threat, Noah Lyles Returns + Jakob Ingebrigtsen Injury Update + Sydney and Athing Racing Again 1:16:54

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This week, Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet break down the top athletes and must-watch storylines heading into Thursday’s Monaco Diamond League — from a loaded men’s 800m field with world record potential to Noah Lyles’ highly anticipated return from an ankle injury. We also share our takeaways from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu’s performances …

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👀 What’s In Store For Getting Chicked: Tales From The Trails, The Rundown, Chick Chat + NCAA Championships Highlights 34:47

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In today’s episode, Karen and Rachel dive into the biggest moments from the NCAA Championships and hand out Getting Chicked Awards to the runners who passed the most competitors in their races. Rachel gives an update on running life in San Francisco while Karen shares about being on the news in Chicago. We also introduce some exciting new segments …

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Prefontaine Classic Hot Takes; Settling The Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt: Who Could Eat a Hot Dog Then Run The 100m Faster Debate + Diddy Trial Verdict Reactions 1:54:54

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"If you see me without my shirt off, get a police officer ASAP." WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use ca…

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PREFONTAINE CLASSIC RECAP - BEATRICE CHEBET SUB-14 5K, FAITH KIPYEGON WR + SO MUCH MORE 47:06

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Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet break down all the top performances, world records and biggest moments from the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic. A few highlights include: - Faith Kipyegon broke her own world record in the 1500m to win her SEVENTH Prefontaine 1500m title in 3:48.68. - Beatrice Chebet took the women's 5000m world record under 14 m…

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PREFONTAINE CLASSIC PREVIEW (LIVE FROM RADIO ROW): Featuring Cole Hocker, Faith Kipyegon, Grant Fisher, Georgia Bell + More 1:30:26

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We’ve got a LOADED slate of guests for a special 4th of July LIVE show from Oregon ahead of tomorrow’s 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic. Guests featured in today’s show include: Faith Kipyegon (3x 1500m Olympic champion & WR holder) Cole Hocker (Olympic 1500m gold medalist) Yared Nuguse (Olympic 1500m bronze medalist) Grant Fisher (Olympic b…

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2x NCAA Champion Nathan Green Reflects On His Time At Washington And Their 1500m/Mile Dominance + Turning Pro/Signing With Adidas 56:22

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“I’d been working so hard for this and had so much conscious energy going into winning this title and putting it all out there — my last attempt, last ditch effort. We’ve got to just win this thing. You could see it after in the photos. I was almost crying. I was so relieved, so happy, and so proud of the work that I’ve done.” My guest for today's …

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This Week In Track and Field: Final Thoughts On Faith Kipyegon’s Sub-4 Minute Mile Attempt, Event-By-Event Prefontaine Classic Preview 1:36:22

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This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia share their reactions and analysis on Faith Kipyegon's sub-four minute mile attempt at Nike's Breaking4 event in Paris. We also preview each event and the top athletes and matchups to watch for at the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday on July 5th. Mentioned in this episode... Listen: Off The Rails With Eri…

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We Need To Talk About Chris Robinson’s Wardrobe Malfunction, Faith Kipyegon’s Sub-4 Attempt + Voicemails From Listeners 1:41:25

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"This sport is so close to collapsing." WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbud…

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The Parker Valby Show | Special Guest: Quincy Wilson 26:45

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U.S. Olympian, 6x NCAA champion and Team New Balance professional Parker Valby sits down for a wide-ranging, laidback one-on-one interview with Olympic gold medalist, U.S. high school 400m record holder and Team New Balance NIL star Quincy Wilson. Kick back, crack open a kombucha, and have a few laughs as they connect over life on and off the track…

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This Week In Track and Field: CRAZY 1500m Races In Paris & Ostrava, Faith Kipyegon Breaking4 Predictions + Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone To Run 400m At Pre Classic 1:14:30

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This week, Chris Chavez, Mac Fleet and Paul Hof-Mahoney break down all the action from the Ostrava Golden Spike meet and Paris Diamond League, predictions ahead of Faith Kipyegon's attempt to break four minutes in the mile, thoughts on Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone racing the 400m at the Prefontaine Classic on July 5th, and lots more. Mentioned in this…

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Will Faith Kipyegon Break 4 Minutes For The Mile With Nike's Special Bra? Plus: Is Aisha Now Turkish? 1:52:34

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WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if…

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This Week In Track and Field: Grand Slam Track Cancels LA Slam, Nico Young Breaks U.S. 5K Record In Oslo, Stockholm Diamond League Recap, Best of NCAAs + Donavan Brazier Goes 1:43 + More 1:32:30

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This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack a huge week of track and field action across the globe: - Details and analysis on Grand Slam Track: LA being canceled - Biggest performances from the Oslo and Stockholm Diamond Leagues - Top highlights from the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships - Key results from the Portland Track Festival…

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☕️ Sponsor Reveal, Chasing The Olympic Marathon Trials Standard, Reactions To Jess McClain Finally Qualifying For Worlds Team 1:00:35

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We finally reveal our new sponsor in today’s episode! We’re excited to partner with Beekeeper Coffee—AKA the Louis Vuitton of coffee—on the Getting Chicked Podcast. Today, Rachel shares her progress on finding a running group in San Francisco, Karen updates us on her race plans (which includes dropping down to a mile in July), and Megan updates us …

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What Happened To Grand Slam Track + Our Ideas On How To Make Track Meets More Interesting/Fun 1:41:02

28d ago1:41:02

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"I'm not saying we need to be fist-fighting at Hayward but it needs to be a little bit closer to that. You go to Hayward Field for the Trials, the biggest meet in track and field in the U.S., and people would get mad if you're standing out of your seat. That's pathetic." In the first official episode of Off The Rails, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught…

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From The Final Leg - Grand Slam Track Cancels LA Slam, Planning For 2026 Season | Rapid Reaction 21:34

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Grand Slam Track has canceled its upcoming meet in Los Angeles, which was set to take place June 28th and 29th at UCLA’s Drake Stadium, and be the final competition of the inaugural season. The league is still planning to return in 2026 for a second season. Several athletes who have signed onto the league are on multi-year deals, according to sourc…

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Donavan Brazier’s Comeback Story: The Long Road Back, Resilience, Injury Recovery And Gratitude To Be Able To Race Again 48:58

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“A lot of people when they go out and do things [after an injury] have this vengeance. It’s always like, ‘I’m doing it for the people who counted me out,’ or ‘I’m doing it for revenge.’ But I’m doing it for the people who say I can do it because I have such an overwhelming amount of people who have been supportive and have known I can come back. It…

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What Does The House v. NCAA Settlement Mean For The Future Of Track and Field + Cross Country (With Russell Dinkins) 57:36

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“There is a pretty significant amount of track and field athletes for whom a college opportunity will only come through the participation of track and field. That is something we need to really educate the public around. Coining the term, ‘the opportunity sport,’ encapsulates all of that. It’s something I believe the broader public can get understa…

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This Week In Track and Field: Beatrice Chebet Scares The 14:00 Barrier For 5000m; Trayvon Bromell and Donavan Brazier Are Back + Oslo/Stockholm Diamond League Preview 50:06

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This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down the biggest performances from the Rome Diamond League, dive into Donavan Brazier’s long-awaited return to racing, and preview the upcoming action in Oslo and Stockholm. They also spotlight the top events to watch at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Mentioned in this episode... Read: How E…

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Anna Hall After Going 7032 Points In The Heptathlon For No. 2 All-Time | Götzis Recap, Reflections 48:25

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“When I saw the time, I was like, ‘I did that. We are back. I’m me again…’ It felt so good to be like, ‘I’m back and doing things as good as I know how to do them, which I haven’t done in a while. It felt really good!” My guest for today's episode is one of the most electrifying athletes in track and field right now: Anna Hall. The two-time decathl…

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This Week In Track And Field: Reacting To The New U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifying Standards, Final Thoughts On GST: Philly/Götzis + More News 1:22:31

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This week, Chris Chavez and Megan Connelly unpack the new U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifying Standards. Preet Majithia hops on for the second half to recap Grand Slam Track: Philadelpia, Anna Hall's breakthrough heptathlon, preview the Rome Diamond League, and more takeaways from the past week. Takeaways from the new U.S. Olympic Marathon Tria…

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🏆 Biggest Winners From NCAA Track And Field Regionals, Grand Canyon Trip Recap, Thoughts On Run Clubs 1:06:36

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On today’s episode of Getting Chicked, Karen, Rachel, and Megan break down the top performances from the NCAA Track and Field Regional meets, including athletes and teams who outperformed expectations and some of the top highlights from the weekend. They also recap their adventures and takeaways from their Grand Canyon hiking trip. Rachel shares ab…

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GRAND SLAM TRACK: PHILLY DAY 2 REACTION SHOW | KENNY BEDNAREK STAYS UNDEFEATED, MARCO AROP WINS SLAM, MELISSA JEFFERSON STUNS 58:26

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We're unpacking all the biggest moments from Day 2 of Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia at Franklin Field. Tune in as Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole, and Aisha Praught-Leer dive into the standout performances, surprises, and highlights from the day. Some of the weekend's highlights: — Melissa Jefferson threw down a dominant sprint double…

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Good Morning Track and Field – Live from Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia | Day 2 With Guests Luis Grijalva & Isaiah Harris 1:03:20

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The Good Morning Track and Field crew is BACK, they’re LIVE, and they’re going local. Hosts: 🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer Guests: 🗣️ Follow Luis Grijalva: @luisgrijalva_ 🗣️ Follow Isaiah Harris: zay_800

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GRAND SLAM TRACK: PHILLY DAY 1 REACTION SHOW | MELISSA JEFFERSON UPSETS GABBY THOMAS, MARCO AROP GOES 1:43 1:05:45

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The Grand Slam Track series rolls into iconic Franklin Field and we’ve got all the biggest moments covered in this jam-packed episode. Join Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole, Paul Hof-Mahoney, and Aisha Praught-Leer as they break down all the drama, surprises, and standout performances from Day 1 of Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia. Some of today's high…

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Good Morning Track and Field – Live from Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia | Day 1 1:06:04

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The Good Morning Track and Field crew is BACK, they’re LIVE, and they’re going local. 🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer

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GRAND SLAM TRACK: PHILLY PREVIEW | ATHLETES + STORYLINES TO WATCH (LIVE FROM PHILADELPHIA) 1:13:45

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The Grand Slam Track series heads to historic Franklin Field and we’re breaking it all down in this jam-packed episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast. Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole and Aisha Praught-Leer as the crew previews the Philly Slam from every angle—diving into the matchups, storylines, and athletes you won’t want to miss. We…

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Office Hours: UCLA’s Joanna Hayes On Running It Back At Her Alma Mater, What Makes The Greats Great and Practicing “Aggressive Patience” 1:07:19

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“I’m patient. I call it aggressively patient. I’m going hard for it all — but if it doesn’t happen, there’s still a process and I chip away for next time. That’s how you become a champion. You don’t just go out there and run and win. You have to have a journey and work hard. I’m always going hard.” Welcome back to Office Hours on the CITIUS MAG Pod…

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This Week In Track And Field: Rabat Diamond League And Sound Running Track Fest Surprises Unpacked 1:27:09

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This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack: Rabat Diamond League Highlights: — Beatrice Chebet drops 8:11.56 in the women’s 3000m, the second-fastest time in history and maybe the clean world record. She won by 15+ seconds. — In an absolutely stunning upset, Jonah Koech wins the men’s 1500m in 3:31.43, running a 7-second PB in his Diamond Le…