Best Patrick Flanagan Podcasts (2026)

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Special Holiday Episode - Beyond the Bell 2:57

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The holiday special episode of Before the Bell is a lighthearted and heartfelt thank-you from the Human Resources team to Granite’s principals and district administrators. Stepping away from deadlines, policies, and procedures, this episode uses a playful adaptation of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” to reflect on the shared challenges of the ye…

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Jane Hedengren On Making The Leap From High School Phenom To NCAA Record Holder At BYU 1:07:23

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“That is the fun part for me – being able to be pushed to my limits, be out there doing it with other strong women, working off each other, and having a great coach and support staff. That’s so fun to me: the really, truly hard work. There’s just so much I love about this sport and this team, but that’s definitely how I would describe this first se…

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Office Hours: Peninsula Distance Club’s Dena Evans On 25 Years Of Excellence In Coaching + Developing Talent And U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifiers 1:09:49

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“One of the things we talk about on our team is if everyone is giving 51% or more and never taking more than 49%, your ecosystem is always going to be in balance. But if everyone isn’t willing to give more than 49% and they’re always taking more than 51%, then the ecosystem is never going to be in balance. We just try to keep an environment where p…

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Olympic Champion Julien Alfred To Race 60m At 2026 Millrose Games, Indoor Plans, Handling Pressure + 2025 Lessons 56:20

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Our guest for today’s episode is one of the most exciting sprinters in the world right now. Julien Alfred is the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m, a World Indoor champion in the 60m, and the athlete who is rewriting history for St. Lucia on the biggest stages in track. On February 1st, 2026, Julien will return to The Armory in New York City to…

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Grand Slam Track Files For Bankruptcy, We’re Owed $272K + Athing Mu Switches Coaches, Sinclaire Johnson Nearly Breaks The Road Mile WR (Bonus: Interview w/ Ben Rosario On The Marathon Project) 2:23:12

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In this week’s episode, Chris, Mac and Preet discuss: – Grand Slam Track declares for bankruptcy – Our partnership with them and being owed $272K – The impact of the bankruptcy declaration and the athletes – Recapping the European Cross Country Championships – Athing Mu has parted ways with coach Bobby Kersee – Highlights from the Merrie Mile and H…

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USATF Cross Country Championships Recap, Valencia Marathon Results, OTQ-mania At CIM + Josh Hoey Breaks The 600m WR & Jane Hedengren Shatters The NCAA 5K Record + More 1:52:11

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Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack all the biggest highlights from this weekend in the running world: - US Cross Country Championships Recap – Who made Team USA for Tallahassee? - Valencia Marathon Recap | Joyciline Jepkosgei – 2:14:00 (Course Record, World Lead) + John Korir – 2:02:24 - California International Marathon (CIM) Highlights | Moll…

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193 The Secrets Behind High-Performance Sales Compensation with Cal Habayeb 43:34

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In this episode, Chris Kiefer sits down with Cal Habayeb, Sales Compensation Design & Strategy at Cloudflare, to unpack how smart compensation plans can drive real growth. They dive into Cal’s journey from finance and consulting into tech, how enterprise sales teams are structured, and why sales comp sits at the crossroads of finance, operations, a…

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Scott Fauble Retires: An Exit Interview On A Marathon Career Built On Toughness, Belief & Boston Brilliance 1:10:11

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“As much as I wanted to win – what I really was after, what really drove me was finding out how good I could be. And it turns out I did. I found out how good I could be. I had a four or five-year stretch where seventh place in Boston was as good as I could be and 2:09:02 and 2:08:52 – right in that range was as fast as I could run. So, I found out.…

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Granite's Early Retirement Incentive Program - Beyond the Bell Episode #5 6:03

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The December episode of Beyond the Bell provides school principals and district administrators with a comprehensive overview of Granite School District’s Early Retirement Incentive Program. Patrick Flanagan explains the core eligibility requirements, including years of service, Utah Retirement Systems participation, and the required HR consultation…

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USATF Cross Country Championships + Valencia Marathon Preview | Catching Up On LA 2028 Schedule, Grand Slam Track’s Mess + More News 1:54:25

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Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back at it to preview the USATF Cross Country Championships in Portland this Saturday as well as the Valencia Marathon on Sunday. They also unpack the L.A. 2028 Olympics schedule, dive into some of the updates surrounding Grand Slam Track's financial situation, and lots more. ____________ Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠…

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Evan Jager Retires: An Exit Interview With The Olympic Silver Medalist, U.S. Steeplechase Record Holder 1:50:44

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“I've been thinking about it for a while… It was pretty apparent. I think because I'm very happy with how my career went, it made the decision easy. Realizing that I'm not in the mix for making teams anymore, I didn't want to keep running just to try to make USAs year in, year out. I felt good about everything and it felt like the right time.” Evan…

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2025 NCAA XC Championships Recap: Habtom Samuel Finally Victorious, Doris Lemngole Defends Title, NC State Women Win Team Battle, OSU Gets Redemption For Men's Title + More 19:29

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The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Isaac Wood and Paul Hof-Mahoney recap all the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri, including: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.…

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Cole Hocker & Grant Fisher On Their Rivalry Ahead Of Millrose Games 2-Mile Showdown + 2026 Plans 50:58

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“You get these really unique matchups that you probably wouldn’t get in the lead-up to a championship, but you can in a lead-up to Millrose because people are looking to race and have some fun.” - Grant Fisher Buckle up because one of the greatest indoor matchups that we've ever seen is officially coming back to the Armory. Today's episode is all a…

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2025 NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW 1:12:04

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Chris Chavez and Isaac Wood preview the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships set to take place in Columbia, Missouri this weekend. - The NCAA Cross Country Championships are Isaac’s Super Bowl - Key Regional performances and takeaways - The Case For and Against NC State, BYU, Florida, New Mexico, Notre Dame and Oregon on the women’s side - The Cas…

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Office Hours | On Athletics Club Coach Laura Thweatt: From Marathoner To Mentor And Guiding Greatness With Hellen Obiri, Joe Klecker 1:01:32

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“My biggest thing has been remembering that I’m not Dathan, I’m not Kelsey, but that’s why I was hired. The three of us all have very different experiences, we bring different things to the table, and we’re just hoping to give the athletes this well-roundedness in support and resources... That’s the really cool part about what OAC is doing. We’re t…

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How Geordie Beamish Pulled Off the Race Of The Year For Steeplechase Gold | 2025 World Championships Recap + Reflection 1:25:43

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“I had worked too damn hard to get back to the line to just accept defeat and sit there and not even finish the race. I didn’t even have to think about it. I just got straight back into it… I think it was a bit of a blessing in disguise since I didn’t know what my fitness was like coming in. I thought it was decent, but this was almost an extra tes…

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Fiona O’Keeffe After Running An American Course Record At The New York City Marathon In 2:22:49 + What Happened At The Paris Olympics 57:30

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“Sometimes you have these workouts on paper that look pretty intimidating. To be able to get them done and feel strong towards the end of them is always an exciting feeling. Obviously you don’t always nail it, but doing things that maybe you haven’t done before or that you’re not quite sure if you can do is always exciting.” My guest for today's ep…

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Kylie Mantz: From Not Being A Runner To Walking Onto The BYU Team & Finding Her Own Path To Run A 2:43 In Her First Marathon (Ft. Conner Mantz) 1:24:39

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“I've heard over and over that you have to respect the distance. I kind of understood that, but you need to experience it to have respect for it and the emotional waves that you go through during it. I had heard that and it made sense to me, but the true understanding of that hit later. That was humbling a little bit. It’s not an easy race. You can…

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2025 NYC MARATHON RECAP + MELISSA JEFFERSON-WOODEN/BEATRICE CHEBET SNUBBED FOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1:43:49

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The 54th New York City Marathon is in the books, and what a race it was. Nearly 60,000 runners took to the streets of the Big Apple, and near-perfect weather conditions meant that times were fast and racing was fierce. We got to witness both historically-fast and historically-close races, as three women broke the 22-year-old course record and the m…

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Joel Reichow On Finishing Top American At The 2025 New York City Marathon – Unsponsored And Working At A Running Store To Running 2:09 34:39

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“[The marathon] rewards people that are patient, consistent, and build up strength. I’ve got a good engine, so late in the race I feel like my cardio holds up very well. As long as the body holds up, it’s going to be a good day!” My guest for today’s episode is Joel Reichow, who could be viewed as a surprise story of the New York City Marathon and …

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2025 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON PREVIEW SHOW | LIVE FROM HOKA HEADQUARTERS 1:19:12

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The 54th running of the New York City Marathon is shaping up to be a great one. The women’s race features four of the most exciting road racers on the scene today, all duking it out for claim to the title of world’s top active marathoner. The high-quality men’s field looks wide open, and the masters battle between two of the sport’s GOATs is sure t…

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Hillary Bor Unafraid Before Marathon Debut In New York City + Aiming For Top American Honors 10:04

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Hillary Bor will be making his marathon debut in Sunday's New York City Marathon. He is taking great confidence from a healthy training block and a runner-up finish at the US 20K Championships, where he ran 56:32 for No. 2 on the U.S. all-time list. He stopped by the HOKA Flagship Store on 5th Avenue in New York City to discuss his preparation for …

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Jessica Warner Judd On Making Her Marathon Debut In New York City After Epilepsy Diagnosis In 2024 7:38

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Jessica Warner Judd suffered a tonic clonic seizure at the European track and field championships in 2024 and stuggled with symptoms in early 2025. She decided to leave the track to focus on making her marathon debut in New York City. She stopped by the HOKA Flagship Store on 5th Avenue to discuss her preparations for the race. ____________ Host: C…

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Office Hours: Patrick Sang on Coaching Eliud Kipchoge, Faith Kipyegon and the Art of Enduring Greatness 50:12

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Patrick Sang — the coach behind Eliud Kipchoge, Faith Kipyegon and many other Kenyan stars — reflects on humility, intuition, and the unseen architecture of greatness from more than two decades of coaching. In this wide-ranging interview that we recorded from the NN Running Team Pop Up in New York City (15 E 40th Street), Sang discusses his role as…

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Beyond the Bell Episode #4 - Fall HR Newsletter 7:16

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November's episode focuses on important timelines and programs that directly impact Granite administrators staff including evaluation deadlines, retirement notifications, the SHiNE and Teacher Merit Award (TMA) programs, stipend coach requirements, and teacher licensing updates. We also take a few moments to discuss the human side of leadership, ex…

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2025 New York City Marathon Preview + What The Heck Are The World Treadmill Championships + An Oddly Newsy Start To The Week 1:25:15

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New York City gears up for its biggest day of the year — the 2025 NYC Marathon. The race is as tough and electric as the city itself, and this year’s field is stacked. Men’s Preview: - Abdi Nageeye defends his title. - Legends Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele aim for one last battle. - Rising U.S. stars Biya Simbassa, Joe Klecker, and Hillary Bor…

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Joe Klecker’s Race Plan Ahead Of His Marathon Debut In NYC + Lessons From His Transition To The Roads 1:03:08

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“My big mantra for the whole weekend is to just execute. Just do what we’ve done in practice and this is going to work. I haven’t thought about kicking into the park or anything like that because that’s going to take care of itself if I execute mile 22. And if I execute mile 21, that’s going to make mile 22 better. Just working from the start, if I…

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Oblique Seville On Winning World Championship Gold In The 100m, Restoring Jamaica Atop The Sprints, His Rivalry With Noah Lyles + Early 2026 Ideas 59:19

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“When I crossed that finish line and ripped my shirt off, I was like, ‘Yeah!’ That was one of my best moments… It was a dream come true, something that I’ve been wanting for years. I’ve dreamt about that moment and I finally got that moment!” Our guest today is Oblique Seville — the new 100-meter world champion and the man who brought Jamaica back …

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Ruth Chepngetich BANNED 3 Years After Admitting To Her Anti-Doping Violation, Text Messages Revealed + What Happens Now 51:28

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Marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years by the AIU following her admission to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation regarding the presence and use of Hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic and masking agent in doping. The announcement from the AIU was made public on Thursday morning. Chepngetich broke the women's marat…

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Jane Hedengren DESTROYS The Field In Her NCAA XC Debut | 2025 Pre-Nats & Nuttycombe Reactions 1:02:17

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The NCAA Cross Country season just got real — and Jane Hedengren stole the show. In her college debut, the BYU freshman dominated Pre-Nats, running 18:42.3 to shatter the Gans Creek course record by 25 seconds. In this episode, we break down Hedengren’s historic win, her incredible high school resume, and what it means for BYU’s title hopes heading…

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192 AI & Automation Are Changing the Game for Business Owners with Patrick Flanagan 35:03

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In this episode, Chris Kiefer interviews Patrick Flanagan, the owner of Univium, an automation agency. They discuss the journey of content creation on YouTube, the importance of sharing knowledge in the automation community, and the principles of effective business automation. Patrick shares insights on how AI is transforming automation, the value …

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Ben Flanagan On Making His Marathon Debut At The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon 35:38

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*Note: The first few minutes of Ben's interview were cut due to audio issues. The audio quality improves throughout the interview. Canadian distance runner and Olympian Ben Flanagan is finally making his marathon debut at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon this Sunday. Fresh off his 2024 season that included his Olympic debut in the 5000m, Flanagan op…

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Conner Mantz On How He Ran 2:04:43 To Break The American Record At The 2025 Chicago Marathon | Race Recap + Reflection 1:02:04

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“If I had even one race like one of my many races this year in another year, I would have been like, “This year was phenomenal because I had that one really good race.’ This year felt like every race but one went very well. Every race, I ended up like, ‘I can’t believe I just did that’ or, ‘That was awesome!’ Things maybe weren’t perfect, but a lot…

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Chicago Marathon 2025 Recap (Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa + Conner Mantz Crush) + Athlos NYC Thoughts + Femke Bol Moves To The 800m 1:58:19

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What. A. Day. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa unleashed two of the fastest marathons in history in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. Kiplimo’s 2:02:23 makes him the seventh-fastest man ever and he did it in only his second career marathon. Feysa’s 2:14:56 announced her arrival as one of the five fastest women of all time with a perfectly …

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2025 CHICAGO MARATHON PREDICTIONS SHOW | PRESENTED BY HOKA (LIVE) 1:25:48

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Join CITIUS MAG hosts Eric Jenkins, Karen Lesiewicz, Paul Hof-Mahoney and Mac Fleet as they break down the biggest storylines of the 2025 Chicago Marathon. Some of the topics the crew dives into include: - What to expect for weather and the course - Who to watch in both the men's and women's elite fields - Top American men and women who are looking…

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Faith Kipyegon Reflects On Her 2025 Season + Making History With 4th World Championship Gold Medal 38:21

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Our guest today is Faith Kipyegon, the greatest 1500m runner the sport has ever known. In Tokyo, she won her record fourth World Championship 1500m title — seven global golds in this event including her three Olympic golds. It is a reign that now stretches over four years and twenty-two straight victories. In Tokyo, that 1500m final was also a mast…

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2025 Chicago Marathon Preview + ATHLOS Returns To NYC 1:14:21

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This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia preview all the storylines, athletes, and matchups to watch at the 2025 Chicago Marathon this Sunday. We dive into the top contenders in both the men’s and women’s fields, share our predictions, and highlight a few sleeper picks and dark horses who could shake things up. We also break down which American r…

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Conner Mantz’s Plan To Attack The American Record At The 2025 Chicago Marathon | Race Plan, Field Breakdown + Training Update 52:11

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Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins and Anderson Emerole as they recap all the highlights from Day 9 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Here’s a full summary of day eight at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, covering all key results and storylines: USA Sweeps Relays & Sets Records: Women’s 4x100m – Gold & Sprint Treble for Jefferson-Wo…