Best Daniel Stride Podcasts (2026)

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Fleeing to the Dawn by Daniel Stride 16:17

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Two brothers flee through frozen fells from an unearthly pursuit, only to discover a city that chooses who may enter and who must be lost. Bio: Daniel Stride has a lifelong love of literature in general, and speculative fiction in particular. He writes both short stories and poetry; his stories have appeared in Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Tales to Te…

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Redress by Nick Young 19:02

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A quiet man’s passion for rare books draws him into an exclusive invitation—one that reveals an old literary grievance demanding a very personal and terrifying form of justice. Nick Young is a retired award-winning CBS News Correspondent. His writing has appeared in more than thirty publications including the Pennsylvania Literary Journal, The Garf…

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Chasing Goals Without Losing Yourself: Values-Driven Training w/ Laura Hall 47:36

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In this episode of Strides for Strength, we chat with Laura, a perioperative nurse, trail running coach, and adventure enthusiast, about how to pursue big endurance goals while managing the demands of a high-stress career. Laura shares actionable strategies for navigating shift work, managing stress buckets, and staying aligned with your values to …

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Tales to Terrify 727 J. A. W. McCarthy 44:53

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Welcome to episode 727. We have one tale for you this week, about a young woman who seeks comfort in the embrace of her deceased grandmother’s house. COMING UP Good Evening: WiHM Special Submissions Period, Thank-you: 00:01:06 J. A. W. McCarthy’s Lamai as read by Nikolle Doolin: 00:04:53 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. S…

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Tight Hamstrings, Achy Knees? Here’s What Your Training is Missing w/ Michael Gonzalez 48:37

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In this episode of Strides for Strength, we sit down with Mike from Training for Life to uncover the secrets of building strength, mobility, and injury-free performance for athletes of all levels. Mike shares his journey from competitive sports to personal training and how he helps runners, lifters, and everyday athletes unlock their body’s full po…

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Tales to Terrify 726 Amanda Cecelia Lang 48:58

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Welcome to episode 726 and Happy Holidays! We have one tale for you this week, about a toy who searches for his purpose amidst the whispered secrets and gnashing teeth of a darkened nursery. COMING UP Good Evening: Merry Christmas: 00:01:06 Amanda Cecelia Lang’s The Velveteen Goblin as read by S. H. Cooper: 00:03:49 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…

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The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton by Charles Dickens 29:51

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The annual alternative Charles Dickens story to A Christmas Carol. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. LindaBy Linda Gould

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Coach Erin had a BABY!! The Intro of Baby Rosen in to the World 36:29

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Join us on this heartfelt episode of Strides for Strength as we welcome Coach Erin’s newest adventure: motherhood! Freshly postpartum, Erin shares her unfiltered birth story, from a 36-hour labor to navigating the first sleepless week with baby T. She reflects on how her endurance athlete mindset prepared her for labor, the realities of postpartum …

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Tales to Terrify 725 Adam May 45:50

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Welcome to episode 725. We have one tale tonight, about a mysterious chair in the woods that offers a young man escape from the darkness of everyday life. COMING UP Good Evening: Special Submissions Period, Thank-you: 00:01:06 Adam May’s The Chair as read by Joel Simler: 00:04:22 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tale…

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Dead Man's Posse by Chad Gayle 19:12

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A drifter joins a strange sheriff’s posse, only to discover he’s part of a ghost-hunting ritual—and far closer to the dead than he ever realized. This story appeared in the Fall 2024 issue of SPOOKY Magazine. Chad Gayle’s short speculative fiction has appeared in DreamForge Magazine, Inner Worlds, and Cosmic Horror Monthly. You can read "Dead Man's…

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[FOUR COACHES, ONE POD] Philly Marathon Weekend, Pelvic Floors, Seasons of Running & Life In Between 42:33

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This episode is a real, unfiltered conversation between the Strides for Strength coaches about what it actually looks like to navigate a tough season—physically, mentally, and emotionally. We unpack the pressure to “do more,” the myth that you have to keep up with everyone else, and the permission to honor whatever season your body is in. From race…

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Tales to Terrify 724 Ann O’Mara Heyward & Sabine Baring-Gould 58:34

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Welcome to episode 724. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman faces the horrifying choice of what to do when all hope is gone. Then, a mother, fueled by grief, curses the man who murdered her son – with unexpected consequences. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Ann O’Mara Heyward’s The Kitchen Window as read by Kelli Tager: 00:03…

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Pregnant AF, Marathon Pivots & Why We're Not Really Running Right Now w/ Coach Erin & Mich 37:52

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In this episode, we’re bringing you all the unfiltered life updates—from Erin being as pregnant as pregnant can be (yes, complete with burrito-on-belly commentary) to how both of us are navigating seasons of running that look nothing like they used to. We talk about shifting identity, giving yourself permission to slow down, and why it’s okay for y…

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Tales to Terrify 723 Derek Alan Jones 53:02

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Welcome to episode 723. We have one longer tale for you this evening, about a team of Antiquarians tasked with uncovering the origin of a mysterious artifact. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Derek Alan Jones’ Antiquity as read by Douglas Gwilym: 00:02:32 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Derek …

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RED-S, Signs You Might Be Underfueling (and What to Do About It) w/ Brooke Czarnecki 40:56

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In this episode, we sit down with registered dietitian Brooke Czarnecki to unpack the hidden epidemic in the endurance world: under-fueling. Brooke shares her personal story of overcoming disordered eating, why RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) is more common than we think, and how you can start rebuilding trust with your body. From gut i…

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The Patience Factor by Rick McQuiston 9:37

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A celebrated self-help guru meets a follower whose “infinite patience” twisted his teachings into something dark. Rick McQuiston is a 57-year-old horror fanatic with over 400 publications, including three novels. A new novel is due for publication in 2026. McQuiston spends his time working on new full-length and short stories. You can read "The Pat…

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Tales to Terrify 722 Sam Logan & E. F. Benson 46:02

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Welcome to episode 722. We have two tales for you this week. First, we develop an unfortunate aversion to fingernails. Then, a wife, tired of her husband’s illness, soon regrets taking matters into her own hands. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Sam Logan’s They All Must Go as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02 [Trigger] E. F. Benson’s Chris…

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Ep. 340: A Prophet's Hometown by Nathan Perrin 17:59

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A pastor reconnects with a troubled parishioner only to find prophecy and madness entwined in tragedy. Nathan Perrin (he/him/his) is a writer and Anabaptist pastor in Chicagoland. He holds an MA in Quaker Studies, and is a doctoral student studying Christian Community Development at Northern Seminary. His doctorate work centers on creating a writin…

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Periods, Performance & Why "Push Through Culture" is Failing Endurance Athletes w/ Danielle Kepics 53:32

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This episode is a truth bomb in the best way. Danielle Kepics—a functional medicine PA, former therapist, and absolute powerhouse joins us for a no-BS conversation about performance, periods, and why “just push through” culture is failing athletes. We unpack what’s actually healthy, how stress impacts performance, and why eating more and doing less…

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Tales to Terrify 721 Dafydd McKimm & L. T. Williams 42:35

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Welcome to episode 721. We have two tales for you this evening. First, a village plays host to a visitor with an insatiable appetite. Then, an English iron and coal magnate finds his work is transforming more than just his career. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Dafydd McKimm’s Mesdames et Messieurs, the Gorger Tarap Tradaire as read by …

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Penance by Ed Ahern 29:29

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When a priest sells his dying church to a nightclub owner, he discovers that even the dead still demand redemption. Ed Ahern resumed writing after forty odd years in foreign intelligence and international sales. He’s had over four hundred fifty stories and poems published so far, and nine books. Ed works the other side of writing at Bewildering Sto…

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[ATHLETE] New York City Marathon Recap, BQ #2 & Navigating Grief & Loss w/ Brittany Murray 1:16:52

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In this episode with one of our athletes, Brittany who just completed the New York City Marathon, we dive into what it really feels like to train and race while life unravels around you. This training cycle for her was the kind of season where running becomes more than a goal; it becomes a lifeline. Something to help you connect deeper to you. Thro…

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Tales to Terrify 720 E. F. Benson 42:31

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Welcome to episode 720. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about an old country estate that’s corridors holds more than portraits and shadows. COMING UP Good Evening: Patreon Author Interview Series: Derek Alan Jones: 00:01:06 E. F. Benson’s How Fear Departed the Long Gallery as read by Georgia Cook: 00:03:03 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…

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Hungry Ghost by Paul Walter 25:12

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A ski trip to Japan turns into a darker adventure when two friends encounter a spirit that wants something. Paul Walter is an Irish-born, recently retired illustrator, art teacher, and occasional author. He has had two children’s books published by Penguin; Grandpa’s Big Adventure, and Grandpa’s Space Adventure. His literary novel, Fin Rising, was …

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First Time Ironman (Florida): The Highs, Lows, Uh-Ohs & Need to Knows w/ Courtney Daniels 1:39:01

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In this conversation, Courtney Daniels shares her journey to completing her first Ironman, reflecting on the mental and physical challenges she faced throughout her training and race day. From the importance of nutrition and mental preparation to the sacrifices made along the way, Courtney provides the insights she wish she would have known going i…

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Tales to Terrify 719 James Fritz & Keith LaFountaine 49:44

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Welcome to episode 719. We have two tales for you this week. First, we meet a woman with a hunger for justice. Then, a man fears for his relationship thanks to his girlfriend’s obsession with a chatbot. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 James Fritz’s Going Wendigo as read by Erin Grassie: 00:02:56 [Trigger] Keith LaFountaine’s Love, Unto as read by …

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The Faces in Morgan Alley by Rick Kennett 31:10

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A student filmmaker recreating an old murder discovers that the past is not done performing its part. A life-long resident of Melbourne, Australia, Rick is retired after 42 years in the transport industry. His stories have appeared in magazines, anthologies and podcasts and he has several books on Amazon. He hasn’t been owned by a cat for decades a…

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Power Up: Sports Nutrition Confidence for Young Athletes w/ Stevie Lyn Smith 40:25

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We’re welcoming registered dietitian and board-certified sports nutritionist Stevie Lynn Smith back to the Strides for Strength podcast—this time as a soon-to-be published author! Her new book, Power Up: A Young Woman’s Guide to Winning with Sports Nutrition, is all about helping female athletes fuel with confidence, ditch diet culture myths, and b…

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Tales to Terrify 718 Halloween Flash Contest + E. F. Benson 1:04:28

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Happy Halloween and welcome to episode 718. First, we meet the four runners-up and one winner of our first ever Halloween Flash Fiction Contest. Then, a classic tale about a man who inherits a house and the dark history that comes with it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Halloween: 00:01:06 [Trigger] Runner-Up: Jared Conger’s From the Dark Woods as r…

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The Rodadora by Helen Gallegos Evans 33:18

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When the Rodadora arrive, born of blood and storm, a family braces for survival against an ancient, inescapable force. Helen Gallegos Evans has taught Los Angeles students for 24 years. She enjoys writing, photography, reading, walking, and engaging conversations. Her works have appeared in Gingerbread House Literary, Acentos Review, The Amaranth R…

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[ATHLETE] The Long Road to Triathlons & Beyond w/ Nicole Hilley 32:43

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Nicole joins us on the Strides for Strength podcast to share her journey from a high school state champion swimmer to a triathlete chasing Ironman dreams. From navigating setbacks like injuries and illness to rebuilding her running from the ground up, Nicole’s story is one of discipline, patience, and persistence. Whether you’re curious about triat…

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Tales to Terrify 717 C. W. Stevenson 50:19

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Welcome to episode 717. We have one tale for you this week, about a man whose farm becomes the feeding ground for a beast straight out of legend. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest: 00:01:06 C. W. Stevenson’s Goat-sucker as read by Charles Conover: 00:03:54 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terri…

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Ep. 335: Brainworm by Salem Savage-Cutcher 22:37

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A woman servant is under a monster’s spell. A chance encounter with a stranger makes her question whether her life—and her very identity—are her own. Salem Savage-Cutcher strives to spark whimsy in the world. They write experimental and just plain weird fantasy, horror, and magical realism. They have previously been published in the Iris Review. Yo…

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[ATHLETE] Making Running FUN Again + Finding Your Legacy w/ Kristen Rudd 50:27

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In this episode of the Strides for Strength podcast, Kristen sits down with Coach Mich to share her journey as a runner, reflecting on her journey from a hesitant participant using primarily the on/off again via Couch to 5k method to a now consistent, strong, motivated athlete. She discusses the importance of finding personal motivation, the impact…

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Tales to Terrify 716 Bret Chandler, Nelson Allister & Jonathan Agar 40:07

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Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales for you this week, about an ominous voice calling from the woods, a dangerous bargain to break a curse, and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock. COMING UP Good Evening: new release from Frank Oreto: 00:01:06 Bret Chandler’s The Voice Past the Tall Jack Pines as read by Michelle Kane: …

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The Gap in the Closet by David Corisis 36:55

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A boy hears his mother’s voice calling from the closet—but didn't he just see his mother downstairs? David Corisis is a born-and-raised Idahoan and graduate of Gonzaga University. He lives the exciting life of a programmer by day and aspiring writer by night. When not sharing a keyboard with his cat, David enjoys running, brewing mead, playing Magi…

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[FOUR COACHES] Track Obsessions, Pro Running Hot Takes & Race Pivots 31:24

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The Strides for Strength coaching crew is back together on the mic! In this roundtable catch-up, we get real about marathon training highs and lows, pivoting race plans, pregnancy running struggles, and how to keep running fun when life feels full. Tune in for hot takes on the pro running world, updates on our own training (or lack thereof), and th…

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Tales to Terrify 715 Erica Waters 44:40

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Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos. COMING UP Good Evening: 00:01:06 Erica Waters’ (Un)canny: A Study in Canine Folklore as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:02:24 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Patreon! Spread the darkness. Shop Tales to Terrify Merch Krystal Hammond Krystal Hammon…

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Our Boston Marathon Dreams & Dual Realities of This Years Time Cutoff w/ Coach Erin & Mich 25:54

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In this bonus episode, Michaela and Erin share their very different experiences with this year’s Boston Marathon registration results. One got in, one missed it by just five seconds. Together, they unpack the emotions, lessons, and logistics behind chasing big goals and how to hold space for both joy and heartbreak in the same moment. What You’ll H…

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Shadows by LN Hunter 19:48

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A near-death crash leaves Paul seeing strange, sheet-like entities that drift between life and death—and follow him home. L.N. Hunter’s comic fantasy novel, ‘The Feather and the Lamp,’ sits alongside works in anthologies such as ‘The Monsters Next Door’ and ‘Best of British Science Fiction 2022’ as well as Short Édition’s ‘Short Circuit’ and the ‘H…

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Tapering before a big race can feel more mentally exhausting than the peak weeks of training. In this Fall Race Series episode, Michaela and Erin break down why taper is so tough, how to navigate the spirals, and why the weird aches and anxieties are totally normal. Whether you're deep in the taper blues or just curious what’s coming, this is the p…