Best Geeks To Glory Podcasts (2025)

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Inside New Orleans' Most Haunted Airbnb: Parks-Bowman Mansion 1:07:10

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In this Halloween week episode, host Aaron Sagers takes a trip to New Orleans’ Garden District to uncover the ghostly secrets of one of the city’s most intriguing stays: The Parks-Bowman Mansion, a Victorian-era Airbnb that’s said to be haunted by a young girl in a yellow dress. Built in 1884, this Queen Anne-style home is a living museum filled wi…

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S4E4 - Bill Rodgers wins 4th consecutive NYC Marathon 1:13:11

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Today is Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 and this week in 1979, American Bill Rodgers became the New York City Marathon champion for the fourth consecutive time. To this day, Bill remains the only man to have ever won the NYC Marathon on 4 occasions. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Rodgers himself to hear what that day was really like. It's #Tatto…

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Amy Bruni on Halloween, Haunted Tourism, & The Conjuring House 46:33

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Amy Bruni (Kindred Spirits, Haunted Road podcast, and author of Food to Die For) joins host Aaron Sagers for a spirited conversation about paranormal tourism — and her Strange Escapes travel company — as well as her Halloween speaking tour on true crime and the paranormal. In this interview recorded in September, she also discusses the The Conjurin…

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Greg Nicotero Talks Guts & Glory, Creepshow, and Universal Monsters 40:05

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Legendary makeup FX artist, director, and producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead, Creepshow, Day of the Dead) joins host Aaron Sagers on Talking Strange to discuss his new, blood-soaked Shudder horror competition series, Guts & Glory. Nicotero shares behind-the-scenes secrets of the show’s creation, the challenges of bringing classic gore to a ne…

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S4E3 - Bill Dellinger & his last shot at Olympic glory 22:45

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Today is Friday, October 10th, 2025, and this month in 1964, after 2 lackluster Olympic performances, American Bill Dellinger came out of retirement at the geriatric age of 30 to win a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics. In this episode, we will learn more about Dellinger’s incredible comeback story, sit down with his nephew to hear w…

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S4E2 - first and only Olympic medal for the country of Djibouti 10:36

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Today is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 and this week in 1988, Ahmed Salah won a bronze medal in the men’s marathon at the Olympics in Seoul, which was the first and only Olympic medal ever won by the country of Djibouti. In this episode, we'll learn more about Salah, his country, and why that Olympic podium was so significant. It's #Tattoosday, and li…

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Elvira Talks Halloween, Horror, & ‘Cookbook From Hell’ 31:48

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She’s the Queen of Halloween, the Mistress of the Dark, and a certified pop culture legend. Now Elvira is taking over the kitchen! Cassandra Peterson joins host Aaron Sagers to talk about her first-ever cookbook, Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell (out September 30). Together they dish on the devilishly delicious recipes, the campy humor, and the spooky s…

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S4E1 - Hal Higdon interview - 94 years of running wisdom 20:20

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Today is Friday, October 3rd, 2025 and this week in 2016, legendary runner and writer Hal Higdon published his book “Run Fast,” a comprehensive guide for runners looking to improve their speed and reach new PRs. In this episode, I sit down with Higdon himself to discuss a few of the incredible contributions he’s made to the world of running in his …

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October 1, 2025 - Hillary makes an announcement about the podcast 4:55

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Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 and on this day 3 months ago, I launched this podcast. In this episode, I will tell you what I have learned since launching on July 1st, and where we go from here.By Hillary Barrett

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September 28, 1997 - Catherina McKiernan wins Berlin Marathon 24:04

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Today is September 28, 2025 and on this day in 1997, Irish runner Catherina McKiernan won the 24th annual Berlin Marathon in what was both a course and national record, as well as the fastest marathon debut by a woman in history at that time. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Catherina herself to hear what that day was really like. This episode …

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September 20, 1942 - first postpartum world record set by Fanny Blankers-Koen 15:05

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Today is Saturday, September 20, 2025, and on this day in 1942, Dutch phenom Fanny Blankers-Koen set her first world record since becoming a mom 13 months earlier on her way to becoming the Female Athlete of the Century. In this episode we'll learn more about Blankers-Koen, the only woman in history to win 4 gold medals at a single Olympics, and he…

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September 19, 1896 - first marathon in North America 10:35

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Today is Friday, September 19, 2025, and on this day in 1896, the very first marathon in North America was put on by New York’s Knickerbocker Athletic Club. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the past 3 …

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September 18, 1960 - first Paralympic Games 13:09

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Today is Thursday, September 18, and on this day in 1960, the first Paralympic Games were held in Rome. As a reminder, the Paralympic World Championships are taking place from September 27th to October 1st in New Delhi, and I highly encourage all of y’all to check them out.By Hillary Barrett

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September 17, 1942 - Doris Brown Heritage is born 9:00

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Today is Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 and on this day in 1942, American runner Doris Brown Heritage, and the ONLY 5-time International Cross Country Champion, was born in Gig Harbor, Washington. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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September 16, 490 BCE - Pheidippides runs first ever marathon 11:10

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Today is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and sometime around this day in 490 BC, legend has it that Greek messenger Pheidippides completed the ultra-ultra marathon that would inspire the most iconic event in the modern Olympic Games, along with an entire culture built around the desire to follow in his footsteps. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Tod…

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REWIND: RIP Bigfoot Researcher Jeff Meldrum 1:26:35

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[This episode first ran on October 19, 2022] Dr. Jeff Meldrum was one of the foremost Bigfoot researchers out there. He was a Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology at Idaho State University, and his work centered on the evolution of hominin bipedalism. He joined Talking Strange in 2022 (on the 55th Anniversary of the famed Patterson-Gimlin footage) t…

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September 15, 2024 - last Sydney Marathon before joining the Majors 7:51

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Today is Monday, September 15, 2025, and on this day in 2024, 20,272 runners completed the Sydney Marathon in its final iteration before joining the Abbott World Marathon Majors. In this episode we will learn about the humble origins of this race, its quest to become the 7th Major, and how Sydney looks different this year and beyond.…

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September 14, 1972 - Lasse Viren sets new 5,000m world record 8:18

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Today is Sunday, September 14th, 2025, and on this day in 1972, Finnish runner Lasse Viren broke the 5,000 meter world record in Helsinki with a time of 13:16.4, just 4 days after winning double Olympic gold in the 5 and 10,000 meters.By Hillary Barrett

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September 13, 1970 - first New York City Marathon 17:21

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Today is Saturday, September 13, 2025 and on this day in 1970, Gary Muhrcke won the first ever New York City marathon. In this very special pod-ception episode, I’ll sit down with Alex Granata of the Allie G Show as we talk all about that first edition of what would grow to become one of the largest marathons in the world. Please check out the Alli…

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Alaska’s Inukuns: True Crime Meets Paranormal Legend in 'Blood & Myth' 55:49

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On this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers explores the haunting true crime and paranormal story behind Blood & Myth, the new Hulu original documentary now streaming. Aaron speaks with Blood & Myth director Kahlil Hudson and author/executive producer James Dommek Jr.about the violent crimes that shook a remote Native village in Northern …

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September 12, 2014 - Murderer/Olympian Oscar Pistorius found guilty 16:15

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Today is Friday, September 12, 2025, and on this day in 2014, darling of the London Paralympic Games turned murderer Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of causing the death of Reeva Steenkamp 19 months before. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscr…

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September 11, 2012 - Underwater marathon world record set by Mike Studer 27:57

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Today is Thursday, September 11, 2025 and on this day in 2012, American physiotherapist Dr. Mike Studer set a new world record for the underwater marathon at his clinic in South Salem, Oregon. In this episode, we’ll hear from Studer himself about how he prepared for this challenge, why he did it, and what surprising components made the feat harder …

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September 10, 1972 - Frank Shorter wins Olympic Marathon for Team USA 45:42

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Today is Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 and on this day in 1972, American Frank Shorter won gold at Olympic Marathon in Munich, less than a minute after an imposter had attempted to claim the victory as his own. In this episode, we’ll meet with Frank himself to hear his memories of that day that are way more interesting than the kid who tried to o…

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Sept 9, 2000 - inline skater Chad Hedrick wins Berlin Marathon 40:05

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Today is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 and on this day in 2000, American skating champion Chad Hedrick won the inline skating division at the Berlin Marathon. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the world’s largest inline marathon, as well as the only Abbott World Major with a skating division, and then sit down for a conversation with Hedrick h…

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September 8, 1881 - Harry Hillman is born 10:18

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Today is Monday, September 8, 2025, and on this day in 1881, future three-time Olympian, longtime Dartmouth and US Olympic track and field coach, and co-developer of a safer hurdle Harry Hillman was born in Brooklyn, New York. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠po…

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September 7, 1965 - Uta Pippig is born 8:04

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Today is Sunday, September 7th, 2025, and on this day in 1965, 3-time Berlin Marathon champion Uta Pippig was born in Leipzig, East Germany. In this episode we will learn more about her early life at the epicenter of the Cold War, and how that first Berlin win in 1990 began an incredible career with 7 World Marathon Major wins in 7 years. This epis…

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September 6, 1907 - 61-time Boston Marathoner Johnny A Kelley is born 13:25

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Today is Saturday, September 6th, 2025, and on this day in 1907, Boston Marathon legend John A Kelley was born in Medford, Massachusetts. In this episode, we’ll hear how as a young man, Kelley made a name for himself as a two-time Boston Marathon champion, and then dive into how his running career evolved over the decades, ending with his 58th Bost…

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Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror, Mr. Shiny, and New Terror 47:25

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On this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers dives into the terrifying world of Strange Harvest (now streaming on demand), the new horror film blending serial killer chills with cosmic dread. Aaron is joined by Stuart Ortiz, co-writer/director of the cult hit Grave Encounters, and Jesse J. Clarkson, who both designed the eerie production a…

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September 5, 2008 - Prison Release for Marion Jones after BALCO doping scandal 14:16

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Today is Friday, September 5, 2025, and on this day in 2008, disgraced sprinter Marion Jones completed a 6-month prison stint for her involvement in the BALCO doping scandal and a linked check-fraud scheme. In this episode, we'll discuss Jones's athletic career pre-scandal, how the how the crimes and punishment played out, and what Jones has done t…

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September 4, 1972 - Kipchoge Keino wins Olympic gold in 3,000m steeplechase 29:13

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Today is Thursday, September 4th, 2025 and on this day in 1972, Kenyan superstar Kipchoge Keino won Olympic gold in the men’s 3,000 meter steeplechase, setting a new Olympic record in the process. In this very special pod-ception episode, I am joined by Tommy McClellan, host of the Laugh and Run Podcast, and together we break down Keino’s backgroun…

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September 3, 1947 - Boston Marathon champion Ronald MacDonald dies 7:46

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Today is Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and on this day in 1947, Nova Scotia and the tightly knit and still-small running community mourned the death of Ronald J MacDonald, husband, father, country doctor, proud Canadian, Olympian, and winner of the 2nd-ever Boston Marathon. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good frie…

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Disney’s Beak and Barrel, Halloween Horror Nights, and Queen Mary Hauntings 31:16

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Step into the spooky side of theme parks and haunted legends with Aaron Sagers on this episode of Talking Strange! First, Aaron takes you inside his exclusive sneak preview of The Beak and Barrel, the brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean bar at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. From pirate lore to Easter eggs from the films, discover why this swashb…

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September 2, 1960 - Wilma Rudolph wins first of 3 gold medals at Rome Olympics 9:32

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Today is Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 and on this day in 1960, Wilma Rudolph won the first of 3 gold medals she would earn at the Rome Olympics. In this episode, we’ll learn more about Rudolph’s sickly childhood,and hear how she overcame the odds to become the fastest woman in the world. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History c…

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September 1, 1980 - Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ends 38:54

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Today is Monday, September 1st, 2025 and on this day in 1980, Canadian athlete and activist Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope after running for 143 days and making it 3,339 miles and raising more than $1 million for the Cancer Society. In this episode, we will learn more about Fox and how he turned his own battle with osteosarcoma into a movemen…

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August 31, 1904 - Tswana tribesmen Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane return to Africa after running the Olympic marathon 12:42

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Today is Sunday, August 31st, 2025, and on this day in 1904, Tswana tribesmen Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane departed St Louis after having competed in the Olympic Marathon the previous day. In this episode, we’ll learn more about how Mashiani and Taunyane became the first Black athletes of any country to compete in the Games, what obstacles they ov…

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August 30, 1904 - rat poison, hitchhiking, & a mid-race nap at the Olympic Marathon in St. Louis 41:28

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Today is Saturday, August 30th, 2025 and on this day in 1904, 32 men ran the marathon at the St. Louis Olympics. In this very special pod-ception episode, I am joined by St. Louis resident and host of the Happy Pace podcast, Elaine Sims, and we will discuss every bizarre detail of the first Olympic marathon run on American soil. You can check out t…

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August 29, 2004 - Vanderlei de Lima attacked during Olympic marathon (but wins bronze) 12:16

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Today is August 29, 2025, and on this day in 2004, Vanderlei de Lima finished third in the 2004 Olympic marathon in Athens, behind Italy’s Stefano Baldini and American Meb Keflezighi, the latter of whom won Team USA’s first medal in the marathon since 1976. In this episode, we’ll look back on the event’s medalists, who refused to be derailed by the…

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August 28, 1981 - 3rd mile world record in 9 days between Sebastian Coe & Steve Ovett 10:08

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Today is Thursday, August 28th, 2025 and on this day in 1981, English phenom Sebastian Coe reclaimed his mile world record from fellow Brit Steve Ovett, marking the third time the duo had traded the record in just 9 days. In this episode we’ll learn more about the 2 men who dominated middle distance running for the first half of the 1980s, the 5 ti…

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August 27, 1983 - first Leadville 100 50:37

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Today is Wednesday, August 27th, and on this day in 1983, Ken Chlouber and Merlilee Maupin hosted the first Leadville Trail 100 in Leadville, Colorado. In this episode, we’ll talk to Ken and Merilee about how they turned their small mining town into the home of one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the United States. This episode and every singl…

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August 26, 1988 - Hillary Allen is born 35:30

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Today is Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 and on this day in 1988, American trail runner Hillary Allen was born. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Allen herself to discuss how she got into running in the first place, talk about her near-fatal fall back in 2017, and hear how she put the pieces back together and to become one of the top mountain trail ru…

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August 25, 1996 - Jean Driscoll wins Paralympic Marathon 37:55

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Today is Monday, August 25th, 2025, and on this day in 1996, American wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll won gold at the T52/53 marathon at the Atlanta Paralympics. In this episode, we’ll hear directly from Jean herself about how she got into athletics, her incredible career as one of the most decorated American wheelchair racers of all time, and what …

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August 24, 1980 - Toshiko D'Elia becomes first woman over 50 to run a sub-3-hour marathon 13:17

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Today is Sunday, August 24th, 2025 and on this day in 1980, American masters runner Toshiko D'Elia became the first woman over the age of 50 to run a marathon in less than 3 hours. In this episode, I will tell you about D’Elia’s hardscrabble childhood in Kyoto, the surprising way she became a runner, and what she accomplished as a pioneer not just …

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Season 03: Episode 17 - Fortune and Glory, Kid – Indiana Jones Part 2 1:33:09

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Send us a text Grab your fedora and whip, because in this first half of our two-part episode, we’re venturing into the thrilling world of Indiana Jones. From Raiders of the Lost Ark’s iconic boulder chase to the pulpy, darker tones of Temple of Doom, and the father-son banter in The Last Crusade, we explore how these first three films defined a gen…

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August 23, 1975 - 2-time Boston Marathon champion Tarzan Brown dies 41:23

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Today is Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 and on this day in 1975, two-time Boston marathon champion Ellison “Tarzan” Brown died at the age of 61. In this episode we will learn about Brown’s background as a member of the Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island, hear how he famously overtook hometown favorite Johnny Kelley during the 1936 Boston Marathon, whi…

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August 22, 2025 - Deena Kastor wins bronze at the Olympic marathon 36:28

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Today is Friday, August 22nd, 2025 and on this day in 2004, Deena Kastor won the bronze medal in the women’s marathon at the Athens Olympics, making her only the second American woman in history to reach that podium. In this episode, I’ll briefly cover Kastor’s background prior to the 2004 Games, and then we’ll sit down for a conversation with Deen…

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August 21, 1985 - Mary Decker-Slaney breaks mile world record in 4:16.71 12:37

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Today is Thursday, August 21, 2025, and on this day in 1985, Mary Decker-Slaney broke the women’s world record in the mile, further cementing her place as the most accomplished American female middle-distance runner of the 20th century. In this episode, we will learn more about running prodigy Mary Decker-Slaney, who did SO much more within her dec…

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August 20, 1922 - first women's international track meet 11:51

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Today is Wednesday, August 20th, 2025, and on this day in 1922, 77 female athletes competed at the first ever Women’s World Games in Paris. In this episode, we’ll learn about Alice Milliat, who spearheaded the fight for the inclusion of women’s track and field events in the early 1900s, hear what that first women’s track meet in 1922 looked like, a…

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August 19, 1946 - Boston Marathon champion Amby Burfoot is born 39:51

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Today is Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 and on this day in 1946, Amby Burfoot was born in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this episode, we’ll hear how Burfoot became the first college student to win the Boston Marathon in 1968 and how his career evolved from the running world to Runner’s World in the decades that followed, then welcome Amby Burfoot himse…

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August 18, 2004 - fake motorcycle crash causes 2 Greek sprinters to withdraw from the Olympics 8:14

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Today is Monday, August 18, 2025 and on this day in 2004, Greek sprinters Katerina Thanou and Kostas Kenteris withdrew from their events at the Olympics in Athens after faking a motorcycle crash to avoid drug testing. In this episode, we'll learn more about the two disgraced athletes and the crazy idea they came up with in an attempt to bypass the …

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August 17, 2015 - Asli Cakir Alptekin stripped of Olympic gold for doping 13:54

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Today is Sunday, August 17th, 2025 and on this day in 2015, Turkish runner Asli Cakir Alptekin was finally stripped of the gold medal she had cheated her way to winning at the women's 1,500m final at the 2012 London Olympics. In this episode, we will learn more about Alptekin and the FIVE other women who finished in the top 9 of that race (which ha…