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Clint Welch Podcasts
Explore powerful, real-life mental health and addiction recovery stories in authentic, engaging conversations. Each episode spotlights relatable journeys shared by influential voices—from struggles and setbacks to moments of resilience, hope, and healing. This podcast is a safe, supportive space where vulnerability is celebrated, connections flourish, and listeners find reassurance that lasting recovery and mental wellness are truly possible. Tune in for inspiring narratives, practical guida ...
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Alyson Stoner | From Child Stardom, Eating Disorders & Trauma to CBT & Somatic Therapy Healing
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1:12:15Former child star Alyson Stoner opens up about eating disorders, anxiety, and the trauma of growing up in Hollywood. This mental health & addiction recovery story explores their journey from overwork and disordered eating to therapy, sobriety, and becoming a mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://reco…
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Lauren Welch | From Wine Addiction & Postpartum Anxiety to Therapy & the Sober Curious Society
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54:00In this addiction recovery story, salon owner & recovery advocate Lauren Welch opens up about her struggles with alcohol, postpartum anxiety, grief, and the pandemic’s impact on her drinking. She shares how an epic meltdown became the turning point toward sobriety and inspired her to create the Sober Curious Society. Explore addiction and mental he…
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Kelly U | From Binge Eating, Narcissistic Abuse, & Depression to Healing Through Therapy
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1:06:55This mental health & addiction recovery story with Kelly U dives deep into childhood trauma, binge eating, depression, and her powerful decision to get sober from marijuana in 2020. From navigating a toxic relationship to healing through EMDR therapy, Kelly shares her raw and hopeful journey. Explore mental health and addiction treatment options: h…
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Kody Green | From Schizophrenia & Drug Addiction to Peer Support & 10 Years of Sobriety
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53:45In this powerful mental health & addiction recovery story, Kody Green shares how early symptoms of schizophrenia led to meth addiction, incarceration, and ultimately a life-changing diagnosis. Now sober for 10 years, Kody is a nationally recognized recovery coach and mental health advocate. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: htt…
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Kori Leigh | From Alcoholism, Anxiety & Childhood Trauma to 12-Step Sobriety & Faith
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57:30This powerful addiction recovery story features Kori Leigh, who opens up about childhood loss, alcohol addiction, abusive relationships, and self-harm. She shares how 12-step recovery, therapy, and spiritual growth led her to sobriety, purpose, and peace after years of chaos. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.c…
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Hilary Phelps | From Alcohol Addiction & Depression to Outpatient Care & Holistic Recovery
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1:03:30Hilary Phelps shares her addiction recovery story after a 15-year battle with alcohol, depression, and perfectionism. From high-achieving athlete to struggling with secret drinking and shame, she opens up about her long-term sobriety, healing through 12-step recovery, and building a new life as a recovery advocate and mother. This mental health & a…
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Zac Clark | From Heroin, Alcohol, & Crack Addiction to Residential Rehab, AA, & Rehab CEO
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1:09:16This is Zac Clark’s raw addiction recovery story—his journey from heroin, alcohol, and crack use to over a decade of sobriety. Zac opens up about childhood experiences, battling a brain tumor, opioid addiction, relapse, and the turning points that led to founding Release Recovery. A powerful mental health and addiction recovery story about hope, re…
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Parker Schley | From Alcoholism, Arrests, & Cocaine Use to Rehab & 12-Step Sobriety
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45:36In this powerful addiction recovery story, Parker Schley shares his journey from teenage binge drinking, cocaine use, and repeated arrests to finding hope in rehab. After a decade of alcoholism that began at 15, Parker entered treatment in 2025 and embraced a 12-step program. Now 6 months sober, he’s rebuilding relationships, discovering life beyon…
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Fausto Castellanos | From Meth & Ecstasy Addiction & PTSD to Recovery Through AA & EMDR Therapy
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1:04:35In this mental health & addiction recovery story, Fausto Castellanos shares his harrowing battle with meth, ecstasy, alcohol, and the trauma behind his substance use. From psych ward holds to becoming “The Hope Dealer,” Fausto opens up about his journey through epilepsy, suicidal thoughts, and eventual recovery. Explore addiction and mental health …
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Corey Warren | From Heroin & Alcohol Addiction to AA & Sober Living Founder
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57:57Corey Warren’s addiction recovery story begins with heroin use in high school and escalates into daily vodka consumption, an alcohol-induced seizure, and incarceration for armed robbery. After multiple stints in rehab, Corey not only found sobriety but also built Rise Recovery Community to help others. This is a raw and inspiring journey of transfo…
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Tony Hoffman | From Opioid & Meth Addiction to Spirituality, Prison Reform, & Olympic Coaching
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1:05:49This addiction recovery story follows Tony Hoffman’s journey from OxyContin, heroin, and meth use—along with incarceration and homelessness—to becoming an Olympic coach and national speaker. His honesty about mental health, trauma, and redemption offers a message of hope and purpose. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://re…
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Abby Fickley | From Alcohol & Xanax Addiction to Healing Through AA & Single Motherhood Recovery
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1:20:28This is Abby Fickley’s addiction recovery story—from early alcohol use in high school to postpartum depression, Xanax, and Percocet abuse that spiraled into IV heroin use and multiple rehab stays. Abby shares how relapse, jail threats, and a powerful disownment letter led to lasting sobriety, and how she’s now a thriving sober mom, speaker, and adv…
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Elizabeth Pearson | From Alcohol Addiction, Trauma, & OCD to Healing Through 12-Step Sobriety
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54:07Elizabeth Pearson shares her powerful addiction recovery story, detailing her struggles with alcohol, OCD, sexual trauma, and deep depression. From secretive drinking, an abusive relationship, and a near-suicide, she found healing through 12-step recovery, community, and running marathons. A story of transformation, faith, and finding purpose in so…
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Kat Sorensen | From Alcohol & Prescription Pill Addiction to 12-Step Sobriety & Rehab CEO
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1:06:23Kat Sorensen shares her deeply moving addiction recovery story—battling alcohol, cocaine, Xanax, Molly, and Adderall—while climbing the corporate ladder and enduring emotional collapse. Now nearly a decade sober through AA, she’s the CEO of Laguna Shores Treatment Center and founder of Change to Change. A must-hear journey of relapse, surrender, an…
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Gabby Egan | From Cocaine, Marijuana, & Alcohol Addiction to Faith-Based Recovery & Bipolar Healing
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52:59Gabby Egan shares her raw and unfiltered addiction recovery story, from getting pregnant at 13 to battling severe alcohol and marijuana addiction, being diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, and finding sobriety after a viral Vegas arrest. This is a powerful mental health & addiction recovery story about redemption, resilience, and healing. Explore ad…
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Ben Fisher | From Alcohol, Opioid, & Suboxone Addiction to AA & Faith Reconnection
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58:50Ben Fisher’s addiction recovery story spans decades of secret painkiller abuse, alcoholism, and spiritual struggle—all while leading worship at a church. After a blackout while caring for his infant daughter, Ben’s journey from alcohol, opioid, and Suboxone dependency to becoming a viral recovery advocate began. This is a deeply moving addiction re…
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Riley Whelan | From Alcohol & Marijuana Addiction to Sober Living, AA Recovery, & ADHD Healing
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56:53In this raw addiction recovery story, Riley Whalen shares her journey through ADHD, alcoholism, marijuana dependency, and academic failure. From a cross-country escape to multiple rehab stints, Riley opens up about how sober living, 12-step programs, and deep personal work helped her reclaim her life—and become a recovery advocate to over 100,000 f…
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Montee Ball | From NFL Stardom & Alcoholism to Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Therapy, and Sobriety
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53:46Former NFL running back Montee Ball shares his powerful addiction recovery story—from alcoholism and depression at the height of his football career to sobriety, fatherhood, and mental health advocacy. This is a deeply vulnerable and inspiring journey of healing, relapse prevention, and self-reflection. Find treatment for alcohol addiction near you…
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Kristina Padilla | From Cocaine & Meth Addiction to AA, Spiritual Recovery, & Indigenous Leader
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53:57Join Kristina Padilla, an indigenous queer leader who overcame cocaine and crank addiction, gang life, rape trauma, and overdose. This raw and honest addiction recovery story shares her path from despair to sobriety, AA fellowship, and spiritual healing. Explore addiction and mental health treatment options: https://recovery.com Connect with Kristi…
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Kate Garn | From Alcohol Addiction, ADHD, & Postpartum Depression to AA, Therapy, & Sobriety
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51:51This is Katie Garner’s raw and honest addiction recovery story. She opens up about using alcohol and marijuana to cope with postpartum depression, untreated ADHD, and emotional trauma. From crying out for help to finding connection in women’s AA meetings, Katie’s sobriety journey is a testament to the power of support, motherhood, and inner strengt…
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Chelsea Ocean | From Loving an Alcoholic & Grieving His Death to Healing & Spiritual Connection
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1:04:45This is Chelsea Ocean’s mental health & addiction recovery story—told through the lens of grief, love, and strength. After losing her husband, a decorated Marine, to alcoholism, Chelsea turned heartbreak into advocacy. She shares the unseen signs of high-functioning addiction, the trauma of emotional abuse, and her journey from enabling to letting …
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Andrew Barr | From Alcohol & Cocaine Addiction to Intervention, Rehab, & Sober Comedy
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1:08:30Andrew Barr’s addiction recovery story is a raw and honest journey through alcohol and cocaine dependency, the comedy club lifestyle, and a life-changing intervention. In this episode, Andrew opens up about his path to sobriety, navigating shame, and how recovery reshaped both his life and his comedy. Explore addiction treatment options: https://re…
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Michelle Smith | From Alcohol Addiction, Grief, & Stroke to AA & Faith-Based Recovery
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51:24Michelle Smith’s addiction recovery story begins in a picture-perfect life unraveling under the weight of grief, trauma, and alcoholism. From a high-functioning career to child protective services, she shares how sobriety, 12-step recovery, and community brought her back—and how she now helps high-achieving women reclaim their lives. A must-listen …
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Hunter Michael Shepherd | From Fentanyl & Meth Addiction & Psychosis to Rehab, AA, and Advocacy
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46:32This is the addiction recovery story of Hunter Michael Shepherd, who spiraled into IV fentanyl and meth addiction by his early 20s. After surviving a drug-induced psychosis caused by Flocka, multiple relapses, and near-death experiences, Hunter found long-term sobriety. Today, he’s a leading voice in the recovery space, helping others through inter…
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Tiffany Ima | From Exercise Bulimia & Body Dysmorphia to Faith, Self-Love, & Holistic Wellness
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1:04:33This mental health and eating disorder recovery story follows Tiffany Ima through a decade-long struggle with exercise bulimia, undiagnosed ADHD, and body image trauma. She shares her raw, powerful journey from isolation and depression to becoming a self-worth coach and body image advocate. Find mental health and addiction treatment options: https:…
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Recoverycast is a podcast that shares authentic stories from influential voices about mental health and addiction recovery. The hosts, Tom Farley and Brittany Baynard, discuss the importance of vulnerability, connection, and the power of storytelling to inspire and bring people together. Tom shares his journey of coping with his brother Chris Farle…
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Clint and Jack gather for one last time with our friends and Patrons. Just a good time, one last time. Some running, beer, music, football, podcasts, etc. Thank you for being a part of these past three years. Cheers y’all. You can find our entire podcast archive at https://beerontherun.libsyn.com/ Check out our Facebook group at https://www.faceboo…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Ryan Thrower about baseball, music, beer, FreeTrail, photography, Western States, and Big Alta. You can find Ryan on instagram @RyanThrower Episode thumbnail photo credit: @rachelraedrake Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/969035247373743. Find our podcast on Instagram @BeerOnTheRunPod…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Joseph Gray about winter training, his trophy room, not pressuring kids towards specific sports, running collegiately, versatility in distance and events, the importance of the mental side of competing, longevity in running, FKTs, super shoes, and whiskey. You can find Joseph on instagram at @Joegeezi Help support…
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This week Clint and Jack chat withKali Pfaff about the New York Marathon, being retired from ultras, running club in New York, and more. You can find Kali on instagram @ultrakp26. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/969035247373743. F…
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Clint and Jack rant about a certain, large racing company that recently announced a new race in British Columbia; comparing this company to macro beer brands. They are joined by patrons, Deb Hamberlin and Scot Randall. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group at https://www…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Barrett Gray about her FKT on section J of the PCT, self-supported efforts vs running races, forestry, larches and fall colors, and interest in 100 milers. You can find Barrett on instagram @barrett_gray. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook…
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This week Clint and Jack are joinec by Jessica Nowak to chat about time zones, couch to 350, journey runs, relieving yourself in public places, angel aid stations, The Cowboy 200, dentistry nightmares, and beer. You can find Jess on instagram @jlnowak22. Photo credit Brooke Kaczor. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patr…
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This week Clint and Jack are joined by Micky Cecil to chat about the highs and lows of races for the year, run streaking, bowling, and beer. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/969035247373743. Find our podcast on Instagram @BeerOnThe…
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125. Jack's Cowboy 200 Crew (Alexei, Sara, Liz, and Kara)
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56:44This week Clint calls into Jack's rented RV at the start line of the Cowboy 200. Just a fun conversation with the crew (Alexei and Sara van Ingen, Liz Montero, and Kara Clark), the night before Jack's first 200-miler. You can find Scott at his website https://www.runfastah.com/. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Scott Traer about his Boston accent, sports played growing up, the different perceptions of being fast, USA 24-Hour Team, getting into running in his late 20s, pit stop crewing, Leadville, coaching, and beer. You can find Scott at his website https://www.runfastah.com/. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shou…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Dom Grossman about tropical storms, his new podcast, our favorite Liquid Death flavors, longevity in ultrarunning, more practical sponsors, importance of family, Angeles Crest, doing a solo Ragnar, and beer. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Faceb…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Maria Steinhauser about car camping,picking apples, teaching, taking a big leap with ultras, running Western States, unexpected culinary advice, FKTs, and beer. You can find Maria on instagram @singletrackrunningmaria Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out…
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This week Clint and Jack catch up on a busy two weeks of traveling to Eugene, crewing Cascade Crest, following Tahoe 200, running Burning River, watching baseball, watching the Tour de France and World Cup, and getting bit by a dog. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group …
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This week Clint and Jack are joined by Nick Banaszak to chat about Nor Cal trail races, his 5th Tahoe Rim Trail 100, leading pace groups at CIM, craft beer, NA beer, and family. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/969035247373743. Fin…
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This week Clint and Jack are (re)joijned by Peter Brennen to chat about van life, Western States, (not) beef backs, Pacific Mountain Runners, 11 hundred miles, Two-Semete, fire roads, super-sonic commercial flights, Richard P Feynman, Lego, and beer. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out o…
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Bonus - Adam Lopez collaboration with The Road Dog Podcast
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1:10:37This bonus episode is a simulcast with The Road Dog Podcast where Clint and Luis Escobar chat with muscian Adam Lopez about running, his music, his upcoming backyard concerts among other topics. You can find Adam Lopez on his website: https://adamlopezmusic.com/. Music used in this episode was used with the express permission of Adam Lopez. "Aspen …
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This week Clint and Jack are joined by Woody Sobey to chat about the origin of drowned chipmunk, Seventy48, doing outdoor activities with his daughter, beer podcasting, Fresno and Merced, unorganized running, Rail to Trails, every single street project, and home brewing. You can find Woody on instagram at @twsobey or on his website https://drownedc…
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This week Clint and Jack are joined with some of our Patrons, Deb Hamberlin, Chris Butcher, Scot Randall, and Mickey Cecil to catch up, chat about Western States, the Beer Mile World Classic, baseball, July Ultra Season, and Deb’s new coaching business. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check ou…
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Clint and Jack chat with twins Stan and Tony Zeto about who started running first, wrestling, Antelope Canyon, running downhills, traveling to run races, beer cities, pizza, and food cities. You can find Stan and Tony on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanjzeto/ and https://www.instagram.com/ajz4life/ respectively. Help support our show on …
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Clint and Jack chat with Joel Gartenberg about making fireball classy, running in Crocs, bodybuilding, the younger generation of ultra running, the trail and ultra community, running in costume, Strava art, movies, podcasts, and trails.. You can find Joel on instagram @joelgartenberg Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.pa…
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Clint and Jack chat with Jeff McCann about teaching college, adventure racing and the Eco Challenge, elephantiasis, toe nails, hallucinations involving rocks, coffee, finding teammates online, getting into running, running in costumes, discovering a blood clot, Michael Lewis books, and beer. You can find Jeff at his website, https://jeffmccann.net/…
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Clint and Jack chat about Russian River, Greenhorn Ranch, Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series, TigerClaw, disc golf, coaching, delays in broadcasting sports, recommending beer, Guardians of the Galaxy 3, running shoes, baseball, Western States, and more. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: https://www.patreon.com/beerontherun Check out …
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Sierra Degroff about Las Vegas as a resident, Tesla, cats, puking during ultras, running a half marathon 5 days before winning USATF 100 miler championship, Camille Herron, college football, catholic schools, and beer. You can find Sierra on instagram @sdegroff. Help support our show on Patreon. Get a shout-out: h…
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This week Clint and Jack chat with Wes Broshears about being a full-time artist, body art, archeology and ancient history, running long distances at BTR, coming from a running family, surfing, influences for his art, and geology, You can find Wes and his art on insrtageram @wes_bro_art or at his website: http://www.wesbroart.com/ Help support our s…
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