Best Running Around Charlotte Podcasts (2025)

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Adam Bratton 29:08

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Adam Bratton is not what you’d call a man about town. He’s also about the woods, the trails, the water – or just about anywhere else that’s outside. If you ask us, that makes him a pretty good fit for his role as Marketing Director at Recover Brands. To catch you up real quick, Recover Brands has been on a 15 year mission to lighten the impact that…

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One More Time 31:25

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A visitor to the islands of the Pacific Northwest once described seeing “a forest of totem poles.” But by the time Robert Davidson was born, there wasn't a single one left standing in his village. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus –…

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Erik Neander's Thoughts on the 2025 Rays Season (RTR Ep. 239) 51:26

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At the end of September, Erik Neander, President of Baseball Operations for the Tampa Bay Rays, held his 2025 end-of-season press conference with the media. We have included the entire press conference for you to listen to as Neander got into his thoughts on the season as a whole and the future of the Rays, especially with new ownership coming in. …

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Clare Kubiak – Ambassador 32:33

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Clare Kubiak is a Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Ambassador who brings enthusiasm, resilience, and a little bit of humor to the local running scene. Her story includes the mental and physical shifts that come with motherhood and some truly memorable, “mom-life” injuries—including a recent, and very relatable, tailbone bruise – we’ll get into that…

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New Owners & A New Era of Rays Baseball (RTR Ep. 238) 1:21:39

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On Tuesday morning, the newest ownership group for the Tampa Bay Rays had their introductory press conference with a number of media members and personnel from the Tampa Bay area. We touched upon a number of points brought up in that presser as we officially look toward the newest era of Rays baseball in Tampa Bay. Thanks so much for listening! You…

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Team Hemby 31:20

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On the podcast, we’re talking with Dani Smith and Betsy Zarzour about a special opportunity to make your miles more meaningful at this year’s Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, and Chick-fil-A 5k. Find out why Team Hemby is for everyone! It’s on this episode of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast.…

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A Sky of Kites 35:20

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People in India have been flying kites for hundreds of years – using them to predict the weather, carry love letters, and compete in the air. But they share the sky and a name with hundreds of thousands of scavenging birds: black kites. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is L…

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How Similar are the Orioles/Rays Ownership Takeovers? (RTR Ep. 237) 56:29

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With the $1.7 billion offer for the Rays from Patrick Zalupski's ownership group formally accepted and finalized, a new era with the franchise has officially begun. The Rays certainly aren't the only team to have recent ownership changes, so we talked with Orioles podcaster Josh Sroka & beat writer Andy Kostka about what the David Rubenstein era ha…

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Danielle Health – Fleet Feet CLT 23:14

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Today’s guest is Danielle Heath, the dynamic manager and marketing director for Fleet Feet Charlotte. As a passionate advocate for building community through running, Danielle leads the way not only in outfitting Charlotte’s runners but also in connecting them to events, resources, and with each other. With Fleet Feet stepping in as the title spons…

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Nick Cook 27:10

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Today’s guest is Nick Cook, a multi-talented designer and illustrator whose passion for running is as bold as his artwork. Based in North Carolina, Nick’s work marries artistry and athleticism—he has crafted everything from brand identities to large-scale murals, including the standout artwork for this year’s Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. His i…

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The Throne 34:20

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In 1964, a landlord in Washington, DC, noticed that his tenant hadn’t paid rent and went to look for him. The tenant wasn’t in the building – but he’d left behind something strange – something that he’d been working on for 14 years. We have a small favor to ask! We’ve put together a survey about our shows – and our membership program, Criminal Plus…

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MLB Owners Approve the Sale of the Tampa Bay Rays (RTR Ep. 236) 1:04:59

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This is not a drill, folks. THIS IS NOT A DRILL Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported today that all other 29 MLB owners have officially approved the sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to the Patrick Zalupski-led ownership group as the formal sale of the team is expected to be finalized later this week. The Steinbrenner Field Era has ended, the Rays …

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Jocelyn Ingram 32:09

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We’re excited to welcome Jocelyn Ingram, who’s taking on a unique and inspiring role at this year’s Novant Health Charlotte Marathon—as a Charity Chaser! Jocelyn is no stranger to starting lines: she’s an ultra runner, a coach at Charlotte Christian and Randolph Raider Runners, and a true advocate for both the sport and her city. This fall, Jocelyn…

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Nikki Prenoveau and David Brewer – Let Me Run 38:07

2M ago38:07

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Big banks, fintech and Lance crackers aren’t the only things with roots right here in Charlotte… the nonprofit program Let Me Run was also born right here in the Queen city. For folks who don’t know yet, the Let Me Run program inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong, through lessons on all sorts of topics, including respect, positive …

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Those Pesky Cleveland Guardians (RTR Ep. 235) 58:15

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It's almost over for the Rays, in large part due to lose five of sevela games over the last few weeks to the Cleveland Guardians. A seven-game winning streak was sandwiched in the middle, but sitting around .500, losing 3 of 4 to a team with 20 games left does NOT help a team's playoff chances. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on so…

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My Penny 37:13

2M ago37:13

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In October of 2006, a press conference was held at a hospital in Denver. During the press conference, a man asked if anyone watching could tell him who he was, or how he got there. Because he didn’t know. This episode was originally released in 2021. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to liste…

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MaShonna Hughes – Project Outpour 29:28

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New numbers are in—and there are now 157 people moving to the Charlotte area every DAY. And, it goes without saying that not every one of them is landing here with a 6-figure job, or a stable place to stay. That’s where Project Outpour comes in. Project Outpour provides free mobile shower access and hygiene services to neighbors experiencing homele…

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Celebrating 5 Years of Rays The Roof (RTR Ep. 234) 1:15:05

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As the title says, we've officially hit our five-year anniversary. Rays The Roof began as a way for us to talk about the Rays and have fun back in 2020 and we had no clue it would turn into this. Plus, the Rays are playing pretty damn well right now, so that's always fun to see, especially as September is now here. Thanks so much for listening! You…

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Jesus DeLatorre 35:44

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RIP, Mattie’s Diner Run Club – we hardly knew you. By now, you’ve probably heard about the end of the proverbial – and actual factual road – of this run club, but don’t be too sad. The same folks that brought the attitude and the community to the Plaza will bring the party to a new location every Tuesday night. We’re talking with our man, Jesus De …

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Perfectly Mid as All Rays Teams Should Be (RTR Ep. 233) 1:01:41

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At least the boys are showing out at the plate because despite four series wins in their last six series overall, the Rays are currently playing .500 baseball and need to make quite the push to be anywhere close to the playoff hunt. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast!…

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Jayne Little, Ambassador 23:14

2M ago23:14

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Welcome back to the Running Around Charlotte Podcast. Today’s guest is a true multi-hyphenate in Charlotte’s fitness scene: Jayne Little. Jayne began running seriously just a few years ago, in 2021, but she’s already completed three marathons—a testament to her determination and love of the sport. Outside of training for races, Jayne splits her tim…

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The World According to Rick Steves 28:09

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Never check a bag, always bring a journal, and consider duct tape: a conversation with Rick Steves. Say hello on Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts. Want to listen to This is Love ad-free? Sign up for Criminal Plus – you’ll get to listen to This is Love, Criminal, and Phoebe Reads a Mystery without any ads. Plus…

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Rebecca Greene, Ambassador 18:47

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Running Around Charlotte Podcast. Today, we’re excited to welcome back Rebecca Greene—a returning Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Ambassador and a regular at the Mad Miles Run Club. Whether she’s motivating new runners, guiding other athletes, or showing off her infectious energy at group runs and races,…

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The West Coast Road Trip of DOOM (RTR Ep. 232) 37:51

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Away, away, away! The Rays have embarked on a two-week West Coast road trip that could very well make or break the rest of the season. How will they do? That's for us to find out. Thanks so much for listening! You can follow RTR on social media @RaysTheRoofTB and be sure subscribe to the podcast! A big shout out to our partners, SeatGeek, In The Cl…

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Michael Sweeting – CLT Rucking/LKN Rucking Club 23:11

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Welcome back to another episode of the Running Around Charlotte Podcast. Today, we’re talking about those weighted vests everyone’s wearing —and rucking—with our man, Michael Sweeting. He’s an active member of the Lake Norman Rucking Club, and he has “rucked” at numerous events, including tackling the half marathon at the Novant Health Charlotte Ma…

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Alone Together 55:22

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In 1966, Maurice and Maralyn Bailey had been married for three years. They’d bought a house in the suburbs in the middle of England, and had jobs at the tax office and a printing press. “They're living a respectable day-to-day suburban existence — which is kind of driving them both crazy. And one rainy evening, Maralyn just says, ‘You know what? Wh…

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RTR's 2025 Trade Deadline Recap (RTR Ep. 231) 1:15:49

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You get a trade! You get a trade! Everyone gets a trade!! The Tampa Bay Rays were incredibly busy this trade deadline, acquiring and dealing pieces to replenish their big league roster, as well as add some depth at the top of the minor league system. We discussed that and more on this latest episode of the podcast! Thanks so much for listening! You…

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Chatting With the Rays & Durham Bulls (RTR Ep. 230) 57:39

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Oh boy, do we have a flurry of interviews for you in this episode, some backlogged interviews from the last two Rays Sunday home games in June and just this past weekend against the Orioles, plus a number of interviews with Rays prospects and players down with the Durham Bulls earlier this week. 8:06 - Rays 6/22 Postgame (Cash, Littell, Cleavinger,…

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Arianna Shahin 24:07

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A lot can change in a year. And for Arianna Shahin, that meant getting faster and fitter than she was just 365 days ago. She credits consistency, accountability, and trusting her coach. But it’s not all workouts all the time for this former dancer turned runner. On this episode of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast, Arianna explains other positiv…

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Welcome to the Post-ASG Break (RTR Ep. 229) 52:19

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The All-Star break is officially over. The unofficial 2nd half of the season has begun and the Rays are in the midst of their most important stretch of the season, a six-game homestand in Tampa before a grueling two-week road trip on the West Coast. We talk about that, look back to the All-Star festivities in Atlanta and more on this latest episode…

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Karyn Mendoza 32:24

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Karyn Mendoza is a math teacher, mom, triathlete, former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader, and one of this year’s Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Ambassadors. Yes, she’s just as enthusiastic as you’d expect a cheerleader to be – and in the best kind of way. On this episode of The Running Around Charlotte Podcast, she tells us how she got from the s…

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The Sea Around Us 42:38

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When writer Rachel Carson built a house on Maine’s Southport Island, her new neighbor, Dorothy Freeman, sent her a note to welcome her. Rachel wrote back. And when the summer was over, they kept writing to each other. Lida Maxwell’s book is Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love. Martha Freeman's book is Always, Rachel: The Letters of Rachel Car…

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The Rays are in DisarRay (RTR Ep. 228) 49:33

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From what was a red hot May and June, the Rays have cratered back to Earth in one of the worst ways we could've anticipated, falling from 0.5 games out of 1st place to 4th in the AL East after what's been a horrid stretch of baseball, mostly on the road. We talk about that and more on this latest episode of the pod. Thanks so much for listening! Yo…

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Cara Hackett 27:03

4M ago27:03

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On this episode of the Running Around Charlotte Podcast, we’re talking with Cara Hackett. She’s a 2025 Novant Health Charlotte Marathon Ambassador. Once you listen in here, you’re going to want to join her on the run! Her story is one of pure belief in self, dogged determination – and loads of laughs! Find out what all the fuss is about, and why sh…

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Devin Martin 25:46

4M ago25:46

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Devin Martin is clearly a man of action. When his “closest” run clubs were more than 30 minutes away from his house, he started his own. As it turns out, he wasn’t the only one in the neighborhood looking for running partners. It’s great having a “get it done” kinda guy on the Novant Health Charlotte Ambassador squad. And it was just as much fun ha…