Best Jason Koop Podcasts (2025)

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The Amazement Artist: Turning Event Magic into a Movement (ft. Jon Petz | Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker | Conference Emcee | Author) 33:48

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GUEST BIO: Jon Petz is the world's only Amazement Artist™, a bestselling author, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, and award winning emcee. Former corporate executive and tech entrepreneur turned professional magician, he combines real-world business expertise with masterful storytelling and incredible entertainment. Featured in USA Today and Wall Stre…

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Tommie Runz on Sobriety, The Speed Project, and the Ultra Mindset 55:32

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Love our podcasts? Help us make them even better! Take our quick UltraSignup Podcast Listener Survey! What happens when a road marathoner tackles one of the wildest ultra challenges out there, solo? In this episode, Zoë and Brendan sit down with Tommie Runz (@tommie_runz): plant-based athlete, podcast host, father, and (accidentally?) ultra-enduran…

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E = MC Squared: The Energy and Impact of a Great Emcee (ft. Jeff Rogers | Keynote Speaker | International Host | Best Selling Author) 40:43

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GUEST BIO: An award-winning TV host, best-selling author, and TEDx speaker with 30+ years of audience engagement experience; Jeff is a Second City Theater alum and Virtual Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. Today Jeff is an acclaimed event emcee and owns The Players Workshop. His improvisation expertise has benefited numerous Fortune 500 companies, tra…

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Katie Schide Is All In at Hardrock 1:05:03

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Be part of shaping the future of UltraSignup podcasts. Share your feedback in our quick listener survey. UTMB champion. Western States course record threat. Field hockey state champion. Rock doctor. Katie Schide is one of the most accomplished ultrarunners on the planet, and somehow, still one of the most quietly focused. In this episode of The Tra…

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Kofuzi on Being Non-Elite and How Filming Makes Running More Fun 1:00:45

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Be part of shaping the future of UltraSignup podcasts. Share your feedback in our quick listener survey. This week on The Trailhead, we’re joined by the one and only Kofuzi, a self-proclaimed non-elite YouTube runner who’s built a global following by filming marathons, gear reviews, and everyday runs with heart, humor, and a handheld camera. Zoë an…

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A Generational Game Changer (ft. Anne Gorman | VP of Sales and Marketing | streamlinevents) 31:25

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GUEST BIO: Anne is a meetings industry master with extensive experience across agency operations, strategic management, and sales. Now in a key leadership role driving revenue growth strategies, her solid foundation makes her a trusted partner to clients and colleagues. Anne leads with determination, delivering strategic guidance that transforms bu…

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Abigail West on Making Art That Moves 58:17

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This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan talk with Abigail West—trail runner, printmaker, and full-time creative who’s showing us what it means to run with purpose. Based in the lush foothills of Southern Appalachia, Abigail blends endurance and artistry, carving out time (and linoleum) to tell stories about wild places, climate, and community. …

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Two Emcees Double Down on Event Success (ft. John Di Domenico | Event Emcee | Impersonator | Keynote Speaker) 42:57

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TITLE: Two Emcees Double Down on Event Success (ft. John Di Domenico | Event Emcee | Impersonator | Keynote Speaker) GUEST BIO: Emmy-nominated actor and 5X Best of Las Vegas winner John Di Domenico brings comedy and impressions to corporate events. Featured on Conan, Kimmel, and Howard Stern, he's collaborated with Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, …

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Steve Magness on Real Toughness and Why Running Shouldn’t Suck 1:04:56

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This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan are joined by performance scientist, coach, and author Steve Magness for a deep dive into the messy, meaningful side of mental toughness. Known for calling BS on outdated notions of grit, Steve shares insights from his latest book, Win the Inside Game, and challenges the idea that suffering is the only pa…

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Brain Endurance Training with Scott Frey, PhD | KoopCast #244 1:03:33

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Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist and psychologist, accomplished endurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realize their aspirations. He can be reached at: [email protected] Want to become a better coach? Check out UESCA’s Ultramarathon Coach Certification.- htt…

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Strategic Content, Industry Shifts, and Cross-Border Trends (ft. Jason Koop | VP of Business Development | Canadian Special Events) 31:42

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TITLE: Strategic Content, Industry Shifts, and Cross-Border Trends (ft. Jason Koop | VP of Business Development | Canadian Special Events) GUEST BIO: Jason Koop is VP of Business Development at Canadian Special Events, building the largest corporate event professional network in Canada. After 15 years managing accounts for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfi…

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Insights from Ultramarathon Pacing Strategies with Baptiste Morale | KoopCast #243 57:40

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Baptiste Morel-Prieur is a author on a recent paper titled Submaximal force-velocity relationships during mountain ultramarathon: Data from the field Research from the 2023 UTMB offers ground-breaking insights into trail running performance by analyzing how runners handle different gradients throughout a race. Batiste Moral shares his data-driven a…

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Alex Hutchinson on Why Doing Things the Hard Way Feels So Good 1:03:47

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Check out the Cloud Cap Marathon here! Thanks to Running Warehouse for supporting The Trailhead. Check out their great selection of everything from shoes to sun hoodies, with free two-day shipping. This week on The Trailhead, we're joined by one of the most thoughtful voices in endurance sports writing: Alex Hutchinson. You might know him from his …

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Monitoring for Overtraining Syndrome with Sophie Herzog, PhD | KoopCast #242 1:06:07

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Sophie Herzog is the Owner and Co-founder and primary performance analyst at the MRYA center for athlete development. MYRA institute: https://www.myracad.com/ Koopcast on HRV https://www.myracad.com/articles/the-athletes-career-insurance-implementation-of-monit oring-tools-to-prevent-underperformance-in-sports Sign up for CTS Coaching-https://train…

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The Speaker Effect (ft. Amy Eddy | SVP & Strategic Account Advisor | BigSpeak Speakers Bureau) 33:28

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TITLE: The Speaker Effect (ft. Amy Eddy | SVP & Strategic Account Advisor | BigSpeak Speakers Bureau) GUEST BIO: Amy Eddy is a Senior Vice President and Strategic Account Advisor, where she advocates for her clients, empowers them to make the right investment and is energized by the potential of the human spirit. A Westmont College graduate with du…

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How Much Running Is Too Much Running? Asking for a Friend (feat. Mario Fraioli) 55:48

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This week on The Trailhead, Zoë and Brendan put coach and writer Mario Fraioli in the hot seat with their burning trail running questions. From “How slow is too slow?” to “When does running become hiking?” we tackle the big, the small, and the existential dilemmas runners face on (and off) the trail. Come for the laughs, stay for Mario's wisdom, an…

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Training the Gut for Ultramarathons with Isabel Martinez #241 51:45

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Isabel Martinez is a Research Sports Dietitian In the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food at Monash University. She is the author of several studies on gut training as well as consults with athletes in this area. The Effect of Gut-Training and Feeding-Challenge on Markers of Gastrointestinal Status in Response to Endurance Exercise: A Syste…

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Meet a Pragmatic Creative (ft. Daniel Roth | Senior Creative Director | Host & Founder, Event Explorer Podcast) 32:05

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TITLE: Meet a Pragmatic Creative (ft. Daniel Roth | Senior Creative Director | Host & Founder, Event Explorer Podcast) GUEST BIO: A seasoned Senior Creative Director with expertise in experiential marketing and event design, Daniel Roth has led high-impact projects for global brands like GM, Nike, and Audi, blending strategic storytelling with imme…

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The Brain’s Role in Ultrarunning Performance with Scott Frey, PhD (2024) #240 1:37:19

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Dr. Scott H. Frey is an internationally renowned neuroscientist and psychologist, accomplished endurance athlete, author, and teacher. Scott helps individuals and groups identify and realize their aspirations. He can be reached at: [email protected] Additional resources: https://www.cerebralperformance.com/ Sign up for CTS Coaching-http…

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The Examined Run: Sabrina Little on Ethics, Excellence, and Everyday Choices 58:49

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What does it mean to live a good life? And can your running practice help you get there? In this episode of The Trailhead, Zoë Rom and Brendan Leonard sit down with Sabrina Little: ultrarunner, philosopher, ethics professor, mom of (soon to be) three, and author of The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners. Sabrina’s work sits at the fa…

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Durability in Ultrarunning with Michele Zanini, PhD | KoopCast #239 1:08:42

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Michele Zanini is a PhD candidate at Loughborough University as well as the head of Strength and Conditioning for the Italian Triathlon Federation. During this podcast we ddiscuss the concept of durability as it relates to ultramarathon performance. Papers discussed- Durability of Running Economy: Differences between Quantification Methods and Perf…

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A Trusted Advisor Sounds the Alarm (ft. Howard Givner | Senior Advisor, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips | CEO of the Heathcote Advisory Group 36:49

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TITLE: A Trusted Advisor Sounds the Alarm (ft. Howard Givner | Senior Advisor, Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips | CEO of the Heathcote Advisory Group GUEST BIO: Howard Givner is a serial entrepreneur and business strategist in the events and ed-tech industries. He’s the CEO of Heathcote Advisory and a Senior Advisor at Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips. With three …

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Polarized or Pyramidal Training for Ultrarunning with Michael Rosenblat, PhD #238 1:19:14

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Michael Rosenblat comes back on the podcast to discuss his new paper exploring what types of interval workouts are most effective for Ultrarunners. Which Training Intensity Distribution Intervention will Produce the Greatest Improvements in Maximal Oxygen Update and Time-Trial Performance in Endurance Athletes? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-…

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Meet The Rad New Trailhead Co-Host 42:50

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Welcome Brendan Leonard to The Trailhead! He’s the mind behind Semi-Rad, the master of stick figure cartoons, and now, he’s Zoë’s new co-host on The Trailhead. But instead of the usual "tell us about yourself" intro, we’re doing things our way. In this episode, Brendan gets interviewed by the person who knows him best—his mom. Kathy Leonard pulls n…

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Together We’ve Got This (ft. Leslie Fenton & Natasha Miller | Partner, FLIRT Communications | CEO, Entire Productions) 39:00

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TITLE: Together We’ve Got This (ft. Leslie Fenton & Natasha Miller | Partner, FLIRT Communications | CEO, Entire Productions) GUEST BIO: Leslie Fenton, VP & partner of FLIRT Communications, specializes in employee motivation, communications strategy, and event production. Natasha Miller, CEO & founder of Entire Productions, is an expert in experien…

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A New Adventure Begins With Buzz Burrell 37:00

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Big changes are happening at The Trailhead! In this episode, co-hosts Zoë Rom and Buzz Burrell reflect on Buzz’s legendary career in trail running and his next big adventure—his very own podcast, The Buzz with Buzz Burrell. Buzz shares his perspective on how the sport has evolved, from the early days of ultrarunning to the rise of FKTs (Fastest Kno…

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Mind over Matter (ft. Wayne Lee | Peak Performance Expert | Hall of Fame Speaker and Entertainer) 39:43

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Title: Mind over Matter (ft. Wayne Lee | Peak Performance Expert | Hall of Fame Speaker and Entertainer) Bio: A peak performance expert, Wayne Lee helps individuals and teams break free from self-limiting beliefs to unlock their full potential. With over 20 years of experience, his dynamic keynotes and interactive hypnosis shows inspire audiences t…

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How to Run (and Love) Your First Ultra 54:42

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What makes someone want to run their first ultra? And more importantly—what makes them want to come back for a second? The reality is, most people who sign up for an ultra only do one. But why? And how can we help more runners not just finish, but fall in love with the sport? Tune in for tips on running your first - or even tenth - ultramarathon. I…

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Festivalizing the Conference (ft. Marco Mendolia | Senior Program Manager for E-Commerce Events and Event Emcee) 33:40

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Title: Festivalizing the Conference (ft. Marco Mendolia | Senior Program Manager for E-Commerce Events and Event Emcee) Bio: Marco Mendolia is a long-time festival producer, host, event marketer, and Senior Program Manager with 24 years of experience in event production. His work spans many categories and includes major clients like Paramount and B…

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Love on the Run: Running, Family and Relationship Advice from Trail Running Power Couples 50:43

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1:42 – Buzz and Zoë dive into how their relationship with running has evolved over the years. They explore what it takes to sustain a lifelong love of the sport—and Buzz dishes out some hard-earned running relationship wisdom. 11:58 – Zoë sits down with Tyler Green and Rachel Drake, a power couple in the ultrarunning world. They share the story of …

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MOVE Hearts. MOVE Minds. MOVE the Needle (ft. Seth Friedman | Senior Creative Director | Multi Image Group) 39:02

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Title: MOVE Hearts. MOVE Minds. MOVE the Needle (ft. Seth Friedman | Senior Creative Director | Multi Image Group) Bio: Seth Friedman is a creative director, writer, lyricist, and composer with over 25 years in the events industry. He’s worked with top brands like IBM, Google, and Amazon, crafting memorable corporate, expo, and experiential events.…

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Scott Jurek and Tina Muir's Advice for Sustainable Running 48:54

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In this episode, Zoë and Buzz dive into their personal journeys toward identifying as environmentalists—exploring why that label can feel complicated and what it truly means to take action for the planet. 7:12 Zoë sits down with Running for Real host and former elite marathoner Tina Muir to discuss the power of small, everyday actions in making run…

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Abracadabra! Creating Meeting Magic (ft. Bill Herz | President & Co-Founder | Magicorp Productions) 31:02

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Title: Abracadabra! Creating Meeting Magic (ft. Bill Herz | President & Co-Founder | Magicorp Productions) Bio: Bill Herz is a world-renowned magician and founder of Magicorp, the largest agency specializing in magic, mentalism, and illusion. With over 35 years of experience, Bill has performed at top events worldwide, blending his expertise in mag…

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Keep Trail Running Weird: Celebrating the Trail Community 50:51

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Zoë and Buzz dive into what community means to them and why the Keep Trail Running Weird awards matter. Instead of focusing on elite athletes, these awards shine a spotlight on the everyday runners, the quirky characters, and the inspiring individuals who make up the heart of the trail running community. It’s our way of celebrating the people who k…

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Event Success Revealed: Secrets from a Top Speaker Agent (ft. Randy Ehman | VP Bureau Relations | Keppler Speakers) 33:40

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Title: Event Success Revealed: Secrets from a Top Speaker Agent (ft. Randy Ehman | VP Bureau Relations | Keppler Speakers) Bio: Randy brings over 35 years of experience in the speaking industry to the speakers, fellow bureaus, and customers he serves. A key figure in managing those relationships, his extensive experience also provides him with a nu…

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Clare Gallagher and Luis Benitez on How Trail Runners Can Save the Planet 54:53

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00:40 Buzz and Zoë chat about how they connect with nature through trail running, and why all trail runners should think of themselves as environmentalists. 6:48 Zoë interviews Luis Benitez, an environmental leader in the outdoor industry and a passionate advocate for sustainability and environmental stewardship, who has summited Mt. Everest six ti…