Coming out can be hard, especially in rural America. There Are No Gays In Montana is a lifestyle podcast hosted by husbands Isaac Hunter and Tyler Nelson. Listen as they release episodes every other week and talk all things growing up gay in a state with more cows than people, let alone gay people (or gay cows). They cover topics like country music queer icons, coming out at work, and attending Catholic high school, while sharing stories of how they went from straight, closeted, college best ...
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Behind every runner there is a story, and we think our local communities deserve to have theirs’ told. The Tales from the Valley Podcast aims to uncover running stories from the South Coast of NSW. Passionate runners Sam Hodges & Katie Mahoney will be catching up on a weekly basis to unravel the running stories from the South Coast and take you on their own personal running journeys.
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The Bingeables Podcast is a podcast for geeky/nerdy TV bingers! Co-hosts ChinLin and Isaac talk about shows you just have to binge on. #BingeTV with Geek Gals Podcast Network. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bingeablespod/support
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Sam & Katie chat with Riley Kilham Riley boasts some impressive PBs including a 16:33 5k at a Christmas Eve parkrun, 34:48 for 10k, and a 1:17:33 half marathon time trial. He got into endurance sports in his late teens after using CrossFit to get healthy and quickly realised he excelled at the running portion. From there, Riley began working with a…
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Mack has impressive PBs of 17:11 for 5K, 35:16 for 10K, and 1:19:40 for the half marathon—set just a couple of weeks ago at the Wollongong Running Festival. Originally from Canada, Mack moved to Australia nearly a decade ago to begin medical school and now works in the ICU at Wollongong Hospital. He’s on a demanding schedule—one week of 12-hour (so…
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Join Isaac and Tyler as they provide Ariel with a recap of Missoula Pride! Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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Sam & Katie speak with Carl Ernst. Carl has had a long and successful running career, having run 29 marathons including ultra marathons (3-time Comrades Marathon finisher), and impressively will be lining up in a few weeks for his 16th consecutive Gold Coast Marathon. With PBs of 35:45 for 10k, 1:18:30 for the half, and 2:49 for the full marathon, …
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Happy Pride! Isaac and Tyler discuss why Pride feels different this year, what they want to get out of Pride this year, and check in with a special guest at World Pride. Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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This week, Sam and Katie sit down with the unstoppable Fraser King, who just clocked a blazing 19:51 5K at the Wollongong Running Festival—a huge leap from his earlier 20:47 at Run Wollongong. Aside from running, Fraser is also a standout basketballer and shares how he juggles both sports while staying in peak condition. Fraser opens up about his j…
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This week, Sam & Katie catch up with rising middle-distance star Isaac Shaw, who’s just dropped a 30:37 PB at the Launceston 10k. While Isaac sees himself more as an 800/1500m specialist — with sharp PBs of 1:54 (800m) and 3:50 (1500m) — his recent form on the road is showing versatility and serious potential. We chat about: His transition from the…
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The team sits down to discuss toxic masculinity, what it means, how it impacts the queer community, and most importantly how it continues to rear its ugly head in society today. Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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Sam & Katie are joined this week by the dynamic and multi-talented Debbie Bruce — a true one-stop shop for health, fitness, and wellbeing. Debbie recently smashed a new PB at the Noosa Half Marathon, finishing in 1:43, and shares insights into her journey as a runner and health professional. Having taken up running 14 years ago after the birth of h…
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In this episode, Sam and Katie chat with Flynn Addicott, a recent arrival to the Bega Valley who moved from Melbourne to take on a paramedic role at Bega Hospital. Flynn boasts impressive personal bests, including a 16:05 for 5K on the track and a 2:56 marathon. His running journey began in high school, where he tested his limits in cross country b…
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We’ve all seen it. Swarms of bride tribes storming gay bars to let us all know “SHE’S GETTING MARRIED!” That’s right, this week Isaac and Tyler sit down with friend-of-the-pod and current bride-to-be, Lex, to discuss the ins and outs of bachelorette/bachelor parties. Tip your go-go dancers ladies… Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for e…
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In this episode, Sam and Katie catch up with Mel Jeferris. Mel, based in Narooma, has been in impressive form lately, recently running a marathon personal best of 3:08:06 at Ballarat. Mel began running in 2015, completing her first marathon that same year in Melbourne. After taking a break to have two kids, she returned to running with structured t…
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Sam & Katie catch up with Stefan Deane-Smith. Stefan boasts PBs ranging from 1:53 for 800m through to a 70 minutes flat for the half marathon on a hilly Auckland course to come 3rd in the NZ Half Marathon Champs. Growing up in New Zealand, he ran competitively after starting out in a variety of sports through school. At his peak, he logged 160–200 …
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TFTV Ballarat Marathon Recap ft. Dane Ottesen & Greg Frost
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1:21:56Join us for two incredible stories from the Ballarat Marathon! Dane Ottesen shares his inspiring marathon debut, clocking a remarkable 2:46, while Greg Frost reflects on his 2:28 finish—achieving a lifelong running goal. Get a feel for the course, the atmosphere, and why this event should be on your radar for 2026. Whether you're chasing a PB or yo…
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Couples, throuples, comets, kitchen table, garden party… what does it all mean! Ariel, Isaac, and Tyler bring back Phil from season one to discuss poly relationships and modern dating. Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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TFTV ft. Sinead MacCana (RISE&RUN BALI)
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1:30:13Sam and Katie chat with Sinead MacCana. Sinead is the founder of RISE&RUN Bali, a thriving community running group based in Canggu, Bali. Her running journey began alongside her career in Personal Training in Australia, where she also completed her first marathon. Presented with a unique opportunity, Sinead took on the Bali Hope Ultra — an 84km cha…
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TFTV ft. Sarah Reiter (Boston Marathon Recap)
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1:24:47Sam and Katie catch up with Sarah Reiter, Tracksmith athlete and longtime friend of Katie’s from college. Sarah’s resume is stacked with personal bests ranging from 16:21 for 5,000m to 2:31 for the marathon. Most recently, she placed 24th at the Boston Marathon, clocking a solid 2:33 on a course that chewed up many. Sarah gives us an inside look at…
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TFTV CTMF Race Recap ft. 2025 Winner Myles Gough
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47:05Myles Gough re-joins the podcast after his 2nd win at Canberra Marathon last weekend in 2:30:08 Myles walks us through his training block as well as his taper and exciting race recap. It was a tactical day out and an exciting race, this ones a must listen!By talesfromthevalleypodcast
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Isaac and Tyler explore discuss the history and significance of LGBTQ+ neighborhoods. From the origins in post-WWII America to vibrant communities like Seattle’s Capitol Hill and budding areas like White Center, they delve into why these spaces are crucial for cultural expression and community support. They also discuss their own experiences naviga…
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With Katie back in the US, she and Sam are taking the next few weeks to catch up with some of our amazing international listeners. This week, they’re joined by Adam Brill, a passionate runner based in Boston, former colleague of Sam’s, and long-time listener of the show. Adam shares his unique running journey, which began after his professional gol…
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The TANGIM crew welcomes their first straight guest! Welcome, Jordan, Isaac and Tyler’s BFF, ally, and wedding officiant. This week they talk what it means to be a good ally in 2025. Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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Sam and Katie chat with Pat Miller, a core member of JT Running. Pat got into running a couple of years ago, initially as a lighthearted challenge to beat his business partner in a race. What started as a gag quickly became a valuable routine for his mental well-being, so he committed to it seriously. He later joined Savvy with a friend and hasn’t …
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This week, Sam, Mitch, and Katie catch up with Harm Schaap, who boasts some blistering PBs, including 3:51 for 1500m, 8:38 for 3000m, 14:58 for 5000m, and 31:12 for 10K. These times were set a few years ago, and Harm shares his long training journey with Hince’s Horses, moving from Mollymook to Wollongong for university. He recently ran a very mino…
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Was Abe Lincoln gay? The team sits down to discuss the gay “glow-up”, the joys of puberty, and the many metamorphosis(es) they have each gone through over the years. Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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Sam and Mitch catch up with Matt Johnsen, an impressive runner who grew up in Broulee. After winning numerous national medals in the steeplechase, Matt made the choice to move down to Melbourne to pursue running. Once in Melbourne, Matt's teammates began going to college, and he felt he had the potential to do the same. He achieved remarkable perso…
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TFTV ft. Paul Gallina & Andrew Kyrie (Traak Running)
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1:22:17Sam, Katie, and Mitch chat with Paul Gallina and Andrew Kyrie. Paul is currently training for his first marathon in Wollongong at the end of April, while Andrew is an accomplished runner with a personal best of 19:01 in the 5k. Together, Paul and Andrew are the founders and owner-operators of Traak Hats, which offers a unique running hat designed t…
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We’re back! Hosts Isaac, Tyler, and Ariel catch up and highlight the new and improved podcast studio, expressing their excitement about returning for Season 2. The trio talk about plans for the season and the topics they want to focus on, including trans rights, LGBTQ+ teachers, and inclusive parenting. The discussion also touches on broader societ…
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Laura had a stellar 2023, setting impressive PBs, including 18:15 for 5K, 38:50 for 10K, and a 1:26 half marathon—winning the Wollongong Running Festival in the process. She ran her first half marathon in 2016 but didn’t fully commit to running at the time. It wasn’t until recently, after having her two boys, Thomas and William, that she found the …
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TFTV ft. Morgan Clarke (Your Local Run Club)
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1:10:44Episode Summary Sam, Mitch, and Katie sit down with Morgan Clarke, the driving force behind Your Local Run Club in Shellharbour. What started as a small group of friends meeting for a weekly run has grown into a thriving community, with 50-70 runners hitting the Marina every Wednesday morning. The club welcomes runners of all levels, kicking off fr…
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TFTV ft. Luke Hince (NSW 5000m Champ)
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1:23:50Sam, Mitch, and Katie catch up with NSW 5000m Champion Luke Hince. Luke shares insights into his past nine months of training since breaking 30 minutes for 10K at Sydney10 last year. Despite dealing with minor niggles and work stress, he has maintained consistent training. He recaps his thrilling victory at the NSW State 5000m Championships, clocki…
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Sam, Katie, and Mitch catch up with Jack Ratz. Jack resides in Canberra and runs with the Deagony of Defeat Run Club. However, his partner's family is from Pambula, so he often visits the Sapphire Coast. Jack started running during COVID. He used to play AFL and coaches gymnastics, so he has an impressive power base. He has run some blistering time…
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Sam and Mitch sit down with Rede Carney, who has some impressive personal bests—all achieved after breaking the three-hour mark at the Sydney Marathon last year. He has run 17:11 at the GONG5000 and placed second at the recent SMC Road Series Half Marathon with a time of 1:19:32. Rede took up running in his 30s but has prioritized health and fitnes…
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TFTV ft. Hollie Betts (Narooma Run Club)
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1:18:36Sam, Mitch, and Katie chat with Holli Betts, the founder of the Narooma Run Club. Despite being relatively new to running, Holli has made remarkable progress. Inspired by Mel Jefferis, she started running regularly and has already completed two half marathons, improving her personal bests (PBs) for the 5k and 10k, including a fresh PB at Wagga Wagg…
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Sam and Katie chat with Maddi Costanzo. Maddi has played soccer at an elite level since the beginning of high school, competing across Europe and the U.S. She was on track to go pro but suffered an ACL injury during a game, requiring extensive rehab. A few years later, after returning to the field and performing well, Maddi experienced another ACL …
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A quick message from Sam on the 1st year of the podcast, followed by Russ and Sam's 'practice' podcast before the original launch. Enjoy, thank you to our listeners and our partners.By talesfromthevalleypodcast
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Sam, Katie, and Mitch are joined by Chloe Pateman. Chloe is a Wollongong local who has recently moved to the Gold Coast. She boasts an impressive list of personal bests from 2024, including 4:37 for 1500m and 36:37 for 10k. Chloe started running in Year 10 and has been part of several squads, including Vicki McPhillips' group running around Blackbu…
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Sam, Katie, and Mitch chat with Amy O’Halloran. Amy has delivered some big performances, winning the Sydney Harbour 5k in 2019 and placing 2nd at the Newcastle Marathon in 2022 with a time of 2:53. Despite her fast road times, Amy also boasts impressive track performances, having run 4:22 for 1500m during her college years in the US. Amy is extreme…
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Nathaniel Brisbane joins Sam, Katie, and the infamous Russ Dessaix-Chin on the podcast this week. Nathaniel has achieved remarkable progress in a short period of time—he set a goal to break 25 minutes in the 5k late in 2022 and brought his time down to under 17 minutes within a few months. This year, Nathaniel has run several impressive personal be…
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Sam, Katie, and Mitch catch up with James ‘Tunnaz’ Tunbridge, whose impressive personal bests include 8:26 for 3000m and a recent 2:32 marathon in Sydney. James, who played high-level tennis in his teenage years, naturally ran 5Ks in the low 16-minute range without structured training. In 2011, after a chance encounter with Russ Dessaix-Chin at par…
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Sam, Mitch, and Katie catch up with Karyn Hamilton, an avid runner who has completed 42 half marathons—and counting! Interestingly, Karyn wasn’t always passionate about running. She discovered her love for it after the birth of her daughter, initially running with a pram. After completing the Gold Coast Half Marathon, Karyn was hooked and participa…
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Sam, Mitch & Katie chat with Ralph Mathiessen. Ralph has run 50 marathons since he started running 11 years ago, having recently run the Berlin Marathon as his 50th, which was also the 50 year anniversary for Berlin. Ralph got into running to simplify his commutes to Tafe, though had a knack for cross country with his mates throughout high school. …
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Katie and Sam catch up to share some gift ideas for runners. Tune in if you're struggling to come up with your own wish list or are looking for some inspiration to buy for your loved ones!By talesfromthevalleypodcast
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Sam, Katie & Mitch speak with local physio and runner Pete Naseby. Pete has some handy PB’s ranging from 17:53 for the 5k and 3:06 for the Marathon at Sydney this year. Pete has been a long-time member of WTC training with Tunners and Frosty throughout Uni. Due to family demands Pete took some time off consistent running training and programming bu…
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Sam, Mitch & Katie chat with Daniel Wood. Dan has been cleaning up the local 5k races winning both Shellharbour 5k and Husky 5k in the last few months. Dan trains with Coach Rob McDonald with Nowra Athletics Club, but lives in Culburra Beach. Dan has run 16:59 at Husky Parkrun, and 35:45 at Sydney10 earlier this year. Dan started running a few year…
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In this bonus episode, the team sits down for group therapy to talk about the presidential election. Hang in there everyone, we'll get through this together. Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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The crew speak with Holly Howell this week. Holly is a couple of weeks off her win at Husky Marathon where she ran 3:02. Holly ran more casually years ago completing the London Marathon and the Great Wall of China Marathon. After having a few years off Holly joined Savvy runners here in the gong and after a couple of years nailed all of her PB’s th…
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Inspired by the vulnerability of our guests on the Podcast, Sam, Mitch & previous guest Dane Ottesen decide to open up about some of their personal mental health issues as they relate to running. We talk about some distressing mental health topics to please consider that before listening in.By talesfromthevalleypodcast
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Sam, Mitch, and Katie speak with Meg Dougherty following her impressive performance at the Husky Half last weekend. Meg, who grew up in Kiama, is currently spending time with her family there but usually resides in Yamba. She and her family have just returned from a caravan trip around Australia, where she managed the adventure with five kids in to…
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Sam, Mitch & Katie speak with Harry McGill. Harry has had an extremely exciting year being a big part of Jess Hull’s Olympic Campaign joining her workouts during her Europe training season. Harry talks us through how that arrangement came about and shares some of the experiences from being a part of the group. After recapping some of Harry’s PB’s t…
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Happy Halloween! Ariel, Isaac, and Tyler sit down and recap a season full of laughs, top moments, and this year’s best Halloween costumes. But have no fear, the team will be back in early 2025! Join us on all major socials @nogaysinmontana for exclusive content!By Isaac Hunter & Tyler Nelson
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