Best Josh Rischin Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 15: Learning to Believe: Nat Rischin on Persistence and Self-Belief 57:12

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Nat Rischin never saw herself as a runner. She grew up doubting her physical ability, struggled with confidence, and spent years stopping and starting; both in running and in believing in herself. What began with a 5km "fun run" in 2008... while still smoking... slowly evolved into something far deeper. Through knee pain, health scares, heart surge…

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Ep 14: A Very Runbelievable Christmas: What Happens When You Take a Podcast to Parkrun 28:52

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Nothing says Christmas like dragging your festive pudding to parkrun and sticking a microphone in people’s faces (we literally did that!). In this very special Christmas episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty take the podcast out of the studio and straight to their local parkrun for a festive vox-pop extravaganza. From milestone runners and vol…

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Ep 13: From Reluctant Runner to Purpose-Runner: Natasha Sneddon on Building Confidence, Huntington’s Research, and Honouring Her Grandfather 43:27

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Natasha Sneddon never imagined she’d be a runner... and was embarrassed to even walk her first parkrun. Yet somehow, one step at a time, she found herself racking up over 100 parkruns, training with a coach, and lining up for the Sydney Marathon in honour of her late grandfather. Along the way, running became more than exercise. It became connectio…

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Ep 12: The 200m Treadmill Run That Changed Everything: Garry Jackson's Beautiful Life Renewal 50:08

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Garry Jackson has lived two lives: one before running… and one after. At ~120kg, smoking up to 70 cigarettes a day and drinking hard, Garry never imagined he’d become a runner. But between his father’s terminal illness and the birth of his second child, life forced a reckoning. One day (whilst mixing tunes) he stepped onto a treadmill, ran 200 metr…

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Ep 11: From Hating Anything Physical to Ultra-Runner: Crystal Barnes's Insane Reinvention 52:06

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She walked every school sports event. Struggled with asthma. Hated anything remotely physical. Yet somehow... became an ultra-runner. Crystal Barnes has one of the most unexpected running journeys you’ll hear. From joining a run club at 21, to smashing out a half marathon, full marathon, and then an ultra just weeks later, Crystal’s rise was fast, …

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Ep 10: Point to Pinnacle, Run the Clock, and Running Through Life’s Storms with Eva Bertram 43:13

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Running isn’t always about pushing harder; sometimes, it’s about knowing when to pull back. For Melbourne-based runner Eva Bertram, running has always been about joy: no Strava, no data, no watch... just the feeling of getting out the door. From conquering Point to Pinnacle (the world’s "toughest half marathon"), to a New Year’s Eve “Run the Clock”…

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Ep 9: From Worksite to Start Line: Craig Parsons on Mental Health, Societal Norms, and Running for Balance 45:06

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Running doesn’t just build fitness; sometimes, it rebuilds a sense of self. For carpenter and father of three Craig Parsons, running began in a rather unique way. Balancing long hours, physical work, and family life, Craig has faced anxiety, alcohol, and self-doubt head-on... proving that strength isn’t about muscle, it’s about mindset. In this raw…

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Ep 8: From Cotton Tees to Confidence: Nicole’s Robinson's Fearless Running Journey 55:23

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Episode Description Some running stories start with a race. Nicole’s started with a pair of worn Reeboks and a cotton T-shirt. The day before her 40th birthday, she went for her first jog; a spontaneous decision that changed everything. From San Rafael to New York, Nicole discovered how running could rebuild confidence, reshape body image, and conn…

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Ep 7: Low-Key Legend: Andy Reddiex on Injuries, Heart Surgery, and Finding Balance Beyond Strava 55:12

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Episode Description Some runners live for data. Andy Reddiex isn’t one of them. The chicken-breeding, surfing, DIY-loving accountant has battled abdominal injuries, ankle problems, and even heart surgery; yet somehow keeps running with quiet determination and minimal fanfare. Not on Strava, not chasing medals, just running for the love of it. In th…

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Ep 6: From Setback to Strength: Trail Safety, Mindset, and Recovery with Ash O’Loughlin 44:53

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Episode Description Running injuries can break your body and spirit. After back-to-back wins at the Guzzler 21K, trail runner and paediatric physio Ash O'Loughlin was flying. Then, a complex knee injury brought everything to a halt; forcing her to swap long runs for long rehab sessions and rethink her relationship with running. In this raw, emotion…

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Ep 5: Ageless and Relentless: Running Strong After 60 with Mark Wigglesworth 59:52

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Episode Description Runners slow down with age, right? Despite being tech-savvy, Mark Wigglesworth never got that brief. After taking up running in his early 60s, Mark has gone from casual jogs and the occasional parkrun, to routinely clocking over 100 kilometres a week; regularly topping his age group and rewriting what’s possible later in life. B…

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Ep 4: What Happens When Running Becomes Your Lifeline: Mighty Mark’s Powerful Reinvention 46:14

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Episode Description: After years of addiction, poor mental health, and tough life choices, Mighty Mark found running almost by accident... and it changed everything. In this powerful episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with a man who went from rock bottom to becoming his parkrun community’s “Runner of the Year.” From his first tenta…

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Ep 3: 41k Blackout... What Happens Next? Hamid’s Unforgettable Marathon Story 40:09

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Episode Description: Forty-one kilometres into a marathon, his body stopped... but somehow, he crossed the finish line. In this unforgettable episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Hamid to hear the incredible running story of a marathon finish he doesn’t even remember, and the community spirit and sheer determination that carried…

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Ep 1: Participation Bling, Zero Glory: Meet Joshie & Matty and the World of Everyday Runners 8:50

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From finish-line bling to faceplants… welcome to Runbelievable. In this pilot episode, Joshie and Matty lace up for the very first time to share why they run, what keeps them going, and how this running podcast will celebrate the weird and wonderful world of everyday runners. It’s part warm-up lap, part participation award, and all about finding th…

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Ep 2: She Witnessed The Unthinkable! Lisa Bird’s Hilarious and Heartfelt Running Journey 28:10

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Episode Description: Running on fumes, bargain shoes, and one unforgettable start-line moment. In this first full episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Lisa Bird to hear the hilarious, gritty, and downright unbelievable stories behind her running journey. From pacing a half marathon on just 30 minutes’ sleep, to tackling an overs…

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Trailer: Welcome to Runbelievable: Real Runners, Unreal Stories 0:58

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Runbelievable is the running podcast where everyday runners share their not-so-everyday stories. Hosted by Josh Rischin, this show celebrates the human side of running... the funny, the gritty, and the downright ridiculous. Each episode, guests from all walks of life reveal what first got them lacing up, what keeps them going, and the wild mishaps …