Best Run Ride Laugh Podcasts (2025)

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Lindy and Meagan Ain’t Gonna Hurtcha None (with Alice Wetterlund!) 1:04:27

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Ho ho ho!!!!! We know your horse is lean and lank without fresh BBWs in your ears this cold December, but we don’t want you to be too upsot. You’ve all been sooo good this year that we’ve decided to give you two really special gifts: 1) The first gift is knowing your BBWs are taking some time off and are in full festering mode on their respective c…

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Best and Worst Films of the Year 1:21:45

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It’s that time of year on the Take when Mark runs down his best and worst films of the year—so get ready for a reminder of 2025’s biggest raves and rants from I’m Still Here to Tron: Ares. It’s all new content as he ranks the big-screen bangers and clangers of the last 12 months and picks the Take’s best picture. We’ll also look at the year’s best …

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Good Kate Winslet (lass) Looks Back on her Feats of Acting 1:02:23

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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2025 End-of-Year Co-Host Conversations, Pt. 2 1:00:38

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Three co-hosts sit down and share in this second installment of this annual tradition-episode: Molly Williams, Tish Hamilton, and the OG herself, Dimity McDowell. Along with host Sarah Bowen Shea, each gal shares her 2025 physical pursuits—as well as their plans for 2026. There is also the detailed background of the AMR origin story, plus laughter …

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AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH: “like some nightmare furries convention” 1:32:40

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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Lindy and Meagan Ride the Gon-doo-doo-la with Big Ron 1:13:19

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‘Tis a long cold December without thine BBWS. But fear not! For we bring you the gladdest tiding of all: an episode with certified snack Ronald Young, Jr.! We uncovered this from our Pledge Drive Archives, and we know ALL of our fellow BBWs out there will be delighted anew by Big Ron’s presence. Plus, in this episode Lindy FAMOUSLY recaps the Phant…

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The MAGA Hat in Bali 1:29:21

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Happy holidays tribe! In the last episode of the year, Good Moms reflect on what they will and won't carry with them into 2026, how doom-scrolling quietly messes with your mood, and why anxiety can show up even when life is “fine.” They open up about guilt of doing well while the world feels heavy, parenting in a hyper-digital world, and admitting …

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Miles of Books: Four Novels + Two "Riveting" True Tales 30:23

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Anyone looking for books to delve into during the holidays, look (and listen!) no further: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist serve up four compelling new novels—including one they both found exquisitely crafted—plus two non-fiction books they won’t soon forget. The books the hosting duo recommends: Heart of the Lover: Lily King The Lonelines…

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2025 End-of-Year Co-Host Conversations, Pt. 1 1:13:13

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Whether the co-hosts feel like old friends or total strangers (welcome, new listeners!), you’ll enjoy hearing what they’ve been up to athletically this year—and what they’ve got in store for 2026. The co-hosts chatting with host Sarah Bowen Shea in this ep are: Coach Liz Waterstraat, Ellison Weist, Amanda Loudin, and Britany Williams. There are als…

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Live Christmas Spectacular with Nia DaCosta and Jason Isaacs 1:24:18

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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Lindy and Meagan Run it Back (Featuring Guy Branum!) 1:03:34

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Rerun? What’s that? Don’t be mad at us! We’re taking a little seasonal break BUT WE STILL HAVE SOME GREAT STUFF RUNNING ON THE FEED TO KEEP YOU FED. Today, we are revisiting our iconic Pledge Drive 2025 ep featuring Emmy award winning writer Guy Branum. Guy shares his recent experience being fat on an airplane (not a crime) wherein he was assaulted…

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Is Santa A Dominatrix? 50:08

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If you’re managing kids, traditions, expectations, and still trying to find a moment for yourself... WELCOME TO THE TRIBE! This week, Good Moms chat about their Crenshaw mall holiday pictures with Black Santa, mom gift-buying guilt, their "I still dont like YOU!" list and some HO-HO-HOLIDAY WHORIES. You can expect to hear: Family Pictures with Blac…

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AMR Answers: Unique Races, Oddball Places We've Run, + Memories 43:53

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This episode is a mix of reminiscences from Sarah and Dimity about adventures they’ve shared over the 15 years of Another Mother Runner, while answering Kathleen’s question about their bucket-list races (including Sarah’s maybe-one-day marathon). They also address Other Sarah’s question about oddball places they’ve run (nothing rivals her kitchen-i…

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Three Runners Who Finally (!!) Hit Their Time Goals 56:08

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This episode is ideal for any athlete who sets goals and strives for them, regardless of whether that goal involves a time on a race clock or not. Host Sarah Bowen Shea and Molly Williams talk with three women who achieved long-held time goals—one in a 5K, another in a half-marathon, and another in a marathon. The guests share: -how to find (+ main…

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S 2: “I was struggling to stay awake” + Legendary James L Brooks 1:28:55

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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Lindy and Meagan Have a Complicated Relationship with Socks 1:27:45

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Today we bring you the gift of all gifts. Hop onto your lean and lank little horsie because we are officially kicking off the holidays with the full-length German carol SCHLITTENFAHRT. You are preemptively WELCOME. No thank you notes required, simply head on over to Patreon.com/textmebackpod to tell us how much you love it and how much you adore us…

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Shocked In Bangkok 59:42

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Hey Tribe, Good Moms are back from hosting their 19th retreat in Bali! It's crazy the things that can happen when you listen to your intuition! Right now you can get 20% off the upcoming Good Vibes Retreats in Costa Rica and Jamaica , details at the bottom of the description! This week the ladies recap their Bali retreat, their "chaotic" experience…

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Miles of Books: The Compass Within + The Alchemist 26:42

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Readers who love novels with a strong message or parable will appreciate the takeaways from this conversation between Coach Liz Waterstraat and Sarah Bowen Shea. In a first, Coach Liz talks about two works of fiction—The Compass Within: A Little Story About the Values That Guide Us and The Alchemist—yet the books offer up strong, actionable life le…

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Gals on Running Streaks 1:02:02

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Whether you think a daily running habit is enviable—or certifiable!—you’ll love listening to conversations with four women who have run streaks. Join hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Tish Hamilton to learn: -how each gal’s streak got started; -what a “streak saver” is; -how a streak reinforces the runner-identity of one BIPOC guest; -how a running streak…

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Is CHRISTY a knockout? + Noah Baumbach on JAY KELLY 1:25:22

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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Lindy and Meagan’s Out of Office Auto-Reply (The Cozy Episode Re-Air) 41:26

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We are swaddling you back into one of favorite and coziest episodes of all time, the ORIGINAL Cozy Episode (2023). And if you can believe it, little has changed. We are still subbing out our antidepressants for gallons of Pennsylvania Dutch, and we are still into electric blankies. But we hate to leave you with a dope beat to step to, so TUNE IN FO…

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Your Pre-Holiday Grounding Session Feat Lizzy Jeff 49:44

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This week, Good Moms are resurfacing an episode we know you probably need right now. As the holidays creep in with family drama, emotional burnout, pressure to “be on,” and zero time for yourself, we wanted to bring back a conversation that helps you slow down and remember your power before the season sweeps you up. We’re revisiting our episode wit…

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AMR Answers: AMR Answers: Sports Bras for Big-Busted Runners + Holiday Gifts for Runners 40:51

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A fun twist on this episode’s Q&A’s: Hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Dimity McDowell share wisdom gleaned from the Another Mother Runner Facebook community. There are crowd-sourced responses to Kathy’s question about the most supportive sports bras for bigger-busted runners; Courtney’s query about dealing with sweaty workout wear; and Jacki’s request fo…

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Now & Ben: Benedict Cumberbatch on THE THING WITH FEATHERS 15:56

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Howdy Take listeners—it's about time for another Now & Ben, don’t you think? This time it’s Benedict Cumberbatch—who chats to our Ben about his new film ‘The Thing With Feathers’, alongside director Dylan Southern. Based on the bestselling Max Porter novel, the movie follows Cumberbatch’s character ‘Dad’ through his grief at the sudden death of his…

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Coach Greg McMillan on Optimal Running Form 42:49

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Anyone who wants to run injury free for as long in their life as possible—or who hates how their form looks in race photos!—needs to listen to this enlightening episode with guest Greg McMillan, a well-respected running coach, exercise scientist, and author. With hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, Greg breaks it down as: -we don’t al…

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WICKED: Which Witch Wins - Is the Sequel/Prequel Equal? 1:23:29

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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Lindy and Meagan are Cuckoo for Cuckoo Clocks 1:17:22

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What a smörgåsbord of delights in this episode. We introduce MULTIPLE new segments: Lindy’s Dream 💭💤 Meagan Doesn’t Have Any Situational Awareness Lindy’s Stupidest Hyperfixation Yet! As well as returning to a few fan favorites: Dog Thoughts x I Can Fix Her (🎀 Floorbed Edition 🎀) Whatcha Watchin’ And don’t forget to grab your go-bags, because we’re…

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Episode 63: Have You Met the Pets? 1:03:08

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Fan Mail Goes Here!! In this episode, Chris and Sarah share personal stories, including their upcoming high school assembly focused on mental health, and emphasize the importance of self-compassion and community support. The conversation highlights the continuous journey of personal growth, the role of awareness, and the power of writing for reflec…

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Why You Need To Stop Apologizing Feat. Mel Robbins 1:31:13

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This week, Good Moms resurface an important conversation with international best-selling author and wellness thought leader, Mel Robbins. The ladies talk about why saying "i'm sorry" is annoying, weakens your power, invalidates your needs, and denies the support that you deserve. Mel leaves us with some science based tips/tools to soothe the nervou…

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Miles of Books: Four New Novels + Two Favorite Classics 32:34

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Two mysteries (including the latest installment of a must-read series!) plus two other just-published books provide lots of fodder for conversation between hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Ellison Weist (including a drool-inducing discussion of one author!). Also find out the classic novel Sarah and Ellison each recommend. The four new books the duo disc…

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Episode 62: Put This in My Brain Sack 1:11:00

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Fan Mail Goes Here!! Summary In this episode of Mental Funny, hosts Sarah and Chris and Becca explore the intersection of humor and mental health, discussing personal experiences with anxiety, self-compassion, and the importance of listener engagement through fan mail. They reflect on childhood memories of creativity and performance, while also add…

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The Evolution of Our Running: a Roundtable 56:24

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Runners of all ages will be intrigued to listen to this candid, laughter-filled conversation with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea, Amanda Loudin, and Tish Hamilton. The three longtime runners detail where they are with their running these days, plus: -age-related adjustments they’ve made to their training; -why two of the three rarely race; -how Tish loves …

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Edgar Wright on THE RUNNING MAN 1:21:18

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Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fort…

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Lindy and Meagan are Two (HUNDRED) Years Old! 1:14:29

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Welcome to our BICENTENNIAL (??) EPISODE! In this famous Text Me Back episode you will experience the feeling of aging two years in just 75 minutes! We start off strong with a We Done Done It Again (Dept. of Corrections) where we humbly correct the record to share that Jeff Merkley (of Senatorial fame) stood BY HIS OWN POWER NONSTOP for 22 hours. W…

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My Life & Kid Feat. Parker McKenna Posey 1:25:04

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This week Erica & Milah sit down with Parker McKenna Posey AKA Katie from My Wife and Kids about growing up in Hollywood, motherhood at 25, body confidence, birth trauma, and why Parker’s mantra is “I',m a Good Mom first, and a bad btch immediately after.” You can expect to hear: The truth about being a child star turned mom + artist Body image aft…

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AMR Answers: Getting Stronger of Body—and Mind—After a Rough Race 34:49

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Runners of all paces and abilities will be able to relate to the callers in this themed episode: Both Michelle and Amy struggled in their fall races, and they are now trying to regain their confidence. Host Sarah Bowen Shea shares personal experience of being on the struggle-bus, while host and coach Dimity McDowell gives loads of practical, insigh…

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Beginner's Mindset: What It Is, How to Get It 53:35

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Anyone looking to try a new sport or take up a new hobby will appreciate this insightful episode about the beginner’s mindset. Along with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Coach Liz Waterstraat, guest Tom Vanderbilt, author of the new book Beginners: the Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning, talks about: -what exactly a beginner’s mindset is;…