Best Steve Sisson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 25: Governor Jared Polis, Attorney General Rayfield, and Free Speech 48:36

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Welcome back to the Andy Beshear Podcast, a proud member of the SiriusXM Podcast Network. This week marks our 25th episode—and while silver is the traditional gift, we’re bringing you something even better: solid gold conversations. 🥇 First up, Andy sits down in Colorado with Governor Jared Polis, a tech entrepreneur turned public servant known for…

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Episode 24: Katie Couric 49:39

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Welcome back for Episode 24! In this episode, we're thrilled to bring you a special interview with legendary journalist Katie Couric. Andy asks Katie about the most defining moments of her career – from Colombine to 9/11, Katie has covered some important and painful moments in American history. And she's done it with humanity. We talk about the fut…

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Episode 23: Hakeem Jeffries 49:41

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We took the Andy Beshear Podcast to the heart of New York City 🏙️ – 36 floors up at NY Studio 1 – to sit down with a history-maker: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. He’s the first Black leader of a party in Congress, a Brooklyn guy through and through, and a master of fighting hard while keeping the door open for consensus. This conversation …

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Episode 22: Michelle Lujan Grisham 49:57

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🚨 Big announcement time! 🚨 The Andy Beshear Podcast has officially joined the SiriusXM family — and we couldn’t be more excited! This means millions more Americans can join in as we turn down the temperature, bring people together, and have some honest, real conversations about the challenges we all face. Then we dive right into a powerhouse interv…

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Coda: Haunting Town Lake 1:06:15

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The final planned episode of the Keep Going podcast is a running homage to Town Lake & Austin, Texas. We've enjoyed being on this ride with all of you. We'll see you down the road. Godspeed, my friends, godspeed.By Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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Episode 21: Steve Zahn 46:14

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This week on The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy hosts a down-to-earth conversation with one of Kentucky’s most beloved transplants – Steve Zahn. 🎬 Andy sits down with acclaimed actor and comedian Steve Zahn, who has made Kentucky his home. They talk about rural life, Hollywood versus homegrown humor, and why he chose to raise his family outside of the …

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Episode 20: Harry Sisson 47:57

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Send us a text On the 20th episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast (can you believe it!), Andy sits down with Harry Sisson – a national political voice and a member of Gen Z who’s using social media to help more young people get informed and involved. 📱 We’ll talk about what drives him, what Gen Z cares about most, reaching young men, leveraging new pl…

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Godspeed: The End of the Road 1:20:04

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The (second to) last episode of the Keep Going podcast. In this final conversation, we talk about why this the end, for now. & what we've loved about these conversations. Godspeed, my friends, godspeed.By Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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The Dance: Analytic Assessment of a Long Run Session 1:01:44

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This episode breaks down an iconic & specific key session in the Telos Running marathon program as Michael prepares for the 2025 Chicago Marathon. The Dance is a marathon specific session that, on paper, looks like the following: 2M warm-up 6 sets of 2M at Marathon Goal Pace w/ 1M Float (continuous) 0-2M cool-down Join us as we dissect Michael's ex…

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Episode 19: Kevin Nolan, President & CEO of GE Appliances 47:14

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Send us a text On today’s brand-new episode, Governor Andy Beshear sits down with Kevin Nolan, President & CEO of GE Appliances, for a powerful conversation about some of Kentucky’s biggest economic development news of the year and how we can make sure more things are made in the USA – plus some much-needed laundry tips from a real expert! 🧺 We hop…

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For the Sake of the Run: Running & the Human Condition 1:02:00

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In this episode of the Keep Going podcast, your hosts talk about running's special gifts, many of which are not recognized or valued by the wider running culture. This leads up to one of our favorite artist's least catchy, most deep songs: For The Sake Of The Song by Townes van Zandt. We spend the remainder of the episode expounding on the ways run…

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Episode 18: Pat Kelsey & Josh Heird 49:47

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Send us a text In the 18th episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy sits down with University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Kelsey and Athletic Director Josh Heird (and fellow dads to teenage daughters) for a wide-ranging, candid and personal conversation about: 🏀 Building character and culture on and off the court 🏀 The blueprint …

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Episode 17: Governor John Bel Edwards, Winning in a Red State, the Power of Nonpartisanship, More Tariff Trouble and First Lady Britainy (+ Winnie!) 47:42

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast! It’s Episode 17 and we’ve got not just one – but two – southern Democratic governors on the mic. We discuss the tariff troubles, bipartisanship vs. nonpartisanship, and welcome back our very special guest, First Lady Britainy Beshear (and Winnie! 🐾) Our guest this week is former…

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Senator Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland, Epstein Files, Will's Grand Slam in South Carolina and Vogue 46:46

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Send us a text It’s Episode 16 – and we’re welcoming Senator Angela Alsobrooks, talking about the dangers of anger politics and diving head first into this week’s headlines. (Spoiler alert: Someone’s wearing Gap jeans in Vogue... 👀) This week’s special guest is Senator Angela Alsobrooks – Maryland’s new junior Senator and a rising star in the Upper…

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Episode 15: Liz Shuler President of the AFL–CIO, with Will Beshear Learning Gen-X Lingo! 47:41

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 15 – Andy is talking all things labor unions with the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, the devastating impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill” on rural communities, and switching it up by “kicking it old school” with Will and John. This week’s guest is AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! The AFL-CIO represents nearly 15 mill…

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Don't Drink The Water: DMB, Politics & the Racing Question 1:07:24

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In this wide ranging episode we trace how being the best at what you do can play into a beautiful life. Dave Matthews Band, politics & if racing is dying off are the framing points but where we end up is being excellent is a personal journey.By Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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Riffs 02: Performance, Progress, Pain & Breaking 4 1:20:01

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We hit another four quick takes this week & we relate much of this to the idea of training by feel. We also talk about the Breaking 4 performance before the event happens. Performance: what is the optimal time of day to train? Progress: when do we know we are fit? Pain: varieties of pain Breaking 4By Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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Episode 14: New Orleans Saints Quarterback Tyler Shough, Big Beautiful Bill, Texas Flooding, & Will Beshear is Back! 44:58

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Send us a text It’s Episode 14—and we’re diving into big headlines, bigger heart, and a whole lot of laughs. This week’s guest is New Orleans Saints quarterback and former Louisville Cardinal Tyler Shough, who opens up about his winding road to the NFL. From major injuries to major comebacks, Tyler shares how he found resilience, purpose, and even …

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Episode 13: Griffin Johnson, Fourth of July Holiday Special Surprise Episode Drop, 45:31

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Send us a text It’s Episode 13—and we’re dropping it a day early to kick off your Fourth of July with some red, white, and real talk. 🇺🇸 This special holiday episode features a conversation with social media influencer turned entrepreneur Griffin Johnson, who opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to building a career across platf…

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Episode 12: Governor Josh Stein, Diversity and Military Strikes on Iran 46:24

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Send us a text It’s Episode 12—and we’re not holding back. This week, we’re joined by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a longtime friend and former fellow Attorney General. From flipping red seats blue to leading recovery efforts after natural disasters, Governor Stein breaks down what it really means to make government work for the people—and w…

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Trusting Your Gut: An Atreyu Story 1:09:56

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In this very special episode, Michael shares his Atreyu journey. Having recently announced that Atreyu would not be continuing to produce shoes & would be shutting down at the end of 2025, Steve asks Michael some questions about his Atreyu journey. This episode is not the whole story, by any stretch, but it is a conversation around what really matt…

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Riffs 01: Waterstops, Hunger, Race Fitness Indicators, Rain. 52:53

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Welcome to Riffs! In this experimental episode in which we unpack four distinct topics in 10-15 minute segments instead of one topic over an hour. The Riff topics are: Waterstops Hunger Race Day Fitness Indicators Rain If you like this format, please send us a few topics/concepts that you'd like us to riff on & we'll pull them all together in our n…

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Episode 11: Governor Wes Moore, The Big Beautiful Bill, & Addressing Political Violence 50:42

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Send us a text It’s Episode 11—and we’re digging deep. This week, we’re sitting down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a bestselling author, Army veteran, and self-described “improbable governor” who went from childhood adversity to national leadership. Wes gets real about what shaped him—losing his father at three, getting arrested at 11, and f…

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Episode 10: VP Candidate Gov. Tim Walz & Pinterest CEO Bill Ready 51:57

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Send us a text It’s Episode 10, y’all—and we went big. To mark this milestone, we brought in two major guests who know a thing or two about leadership, policy, and staying grounded in unpredictable times. First up, it’s VP Candidate & Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—a teacher, veteran, and former congressman who gets real about everything from balancin…

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Episode 9: The Governors Table, Gov. Matt Meyer & Gov. Bob Ferguson 46:13

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Send us a text Two guest governors. One podcast. Zero teleprompters. Episode 9 of The Andy Beshear Podcast hits the road to Portland, Oregon for a special on-location edition at the Democratic Governors Association—and you’re invited behind the scenes! First up, meet Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware: a former middle school teacher, Teach for America…

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Episode 8: Mark Cuban, Mavericks, and Memorial Day 48:38

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Send us a text Self-made billionaire, chronic entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 8—and you’ll want to hear this one from start to finish. From his unconventional start in business (which includes disco dancing and sororities in college) to his take on today’s political lan…

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Run To The Hills: The Super Power of Hills 49:26

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In this episode Michael calls Steve out on his administration of hilly routes for easy long runs. We talk about hills, easy running & how hills can become your superpower. Godspeed, friends, godspeed. Note the inclusion of the fantastic Iron Maiden song, Run To The Hills from the classic album, The Number of the Beast.…

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Episode 7: Attorney General Aaron Ford + FEMA, Forecasts, and Fatherhood 48:09

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Send us a text A former math teacher turned Attorney General joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 7—and trust us, this conversation does not stay in the classroom. Nevada AG Aaron Ford shares his incredible journey from first-gen college grad to becoming one of the country’s leading voices for justice. He also opens up about how he—and other …

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Raging Against the Machine 1:07:29

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An extended conversation/diatribe on the value of growth & Late Western Capitalism. We loosely pull in running in a few places but this is definitely way of the beaten path. There does seem to be something in the air, relative to the unhappiness many of feel about the current state of the world: politically, economically & culturally. We hope you e…

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An Invitation for the Training By Feel Project 6:37

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An invitation to join the experimental Training By Feel Project which will follow an approach of training by feel for any race between 5K & a marathon this fall. If you are interested reach out to me directly at sisson at telosrunning dot com. Also, we are looking for listener input on topics for Michael & Steve to riff on for a maximum of 15 minut…

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Episode 6: Coach Calipari, Medicaid Cuts & Big Deals 46:25

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Send us a text A legendary basketball coach joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 6—and this conversation goes way beyond the court. From unexpected life lessons to personal stories you won’t hear anywhere else, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and a few laughs along the way. Then, it’s time for the debut of our newest segment: Big D…

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An Experiment: Running By Feel Project 1:15:03

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This is the initial exploration of an experiment we are planning for this fall. Listen along & look for the next episode - a solo one by Steve unpacking & presenting the project more concretely. Reach out if if you have any questions: sisson at telosrunning dot com. Godspeed, my friends, godspeed.By Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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Episode 5: Inside the Kentucky Derby — Eric Wood, Coolmore, & Kenny McPeek 45:32

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Send us a text Derby Day may be in the rearview, but the stories (and the laughs) are still fresh. In Episode 5, The Andy Beshear Podcast takes you on location at Churchill Downs for our biggest and boldest episode yet. Trainer Kenny McPeek joins us to reflect on his unforgettable 2024 Oaks-Derby double and the history-making moments that made head…

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Episode 4: Senator Chris Coons to Federal Firings—Plus, Andy Answers THAT Question 41:36

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Send us a text Senator Chris Coons of Delaware joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation to kick off Episode 4. From his work on bipartisan ethics to founding the Chicken Caucus (yes, really), Senator Coons shares what drives him, how his faith and values shape his approach to politics, and why service still matters…

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Episode 3: Senator Amy Klobuchar, Attorney Gerina Whethers & Second Chances 45:43

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Send us a text This week’s episode brings big names, real talk, and a few unexpected laughs. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar joins Andy for a candid conversation about her Minnesota upbringing, how her family’s values shaped her career, and the real impact of tariffs on farmers across the country. Plus—don’t miss her hilarious story about a turkey that …

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Liminal Running (Part II): Soul-Style Revisited 1:07:59

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Even though we didn't plan this episode to link up so well with the last one (see Ep 88: Liminal Running (Part I): Breaking Frames), it just does. A continued bending of the tariffs impact on Atreyu & Michael's livelihood with one of Steve's major philosophical positions, soul-style. We really catch a groove here & are interested in your feedback, …

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Liminal Running (Part I): Breaking Frames 52:34

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Man, this podcast is so fucking cool. I mean, it certainly is an acquired taste - like nattō or Limburger cheese or Mr Twit's Odious Ale - but when it hits, it hits. This episode (88) should be paired with the next episode (89, duh) in terms of full on Keep Going. We sense we are getting into rarified air, if lack of oxygen is your thing, in these …

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Episode 2: Nicole Avant on Loss, Leadership & Legacy 56:01

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Send us a text In this episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, Andy is joined by Nicole Avant, former U.S. Ambassador, producer of the recent Netflix film The Six Triple Eight, and daughter of legendary music executive Clarence Avant. Later, Andy reunites with his friends John and Jon for a grounded, honest conversation about tariffs, what they really…

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A Mouthful of Ginger: Bukowski, AI & Tariffs 59:24

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A little musical prelude where we talk about Dan Reeder, Ted Lucas & Charles Bukowski before we wander back into the AI discourse on our way to what beauty & art mean in our current crazy world. Steve asks Michael about these damn tariffs & we all get a great education on the struggles & strategies around running a small business For more on this p…

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Episode 1: Andy, His Son & the CEO of Morgan & Morgan 54:12

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Send us a text In the very first episode of The Andy Beshear Podcast, the ground rules are set: be real, be curious, and above all—be human. With an unexpected mix of guests—from a self-made billionaire and the CEO of one of the country’s most well-known law firms, to Andy’s own son and a longtime public servant—this episode kicks things off with s…

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Welcome to the Andy Beshear Podcast: Intro 0:50

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Send us a text Our first episode will go live Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 8 am EST 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@AndyBeshearPodcast 📲 Follow us for episode drops, behind-the-scenes content, and real conversations: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | LinkedIn @AndyBeshearPodcast www.andybeshearpodcast.com Let’s keep the…

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Trying Not To Tri: The Benefits of Cross Training 56:22

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Cross training is always a fruitful topic & one we haven't really explored together on this podcast. Michael makes his arguments for why cycling & swimming are really optimal cross training options for the serious runner. We also discuss the longterm potential of this podcast, take a listener's recommendations really seriously & ask any of our cons…

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High, Low & In Between: Why Do We Run? 1:14:27

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Of of our heroes is the late, great Townes van Zandt & this episode is named after one of his great albums. In this episode we loop back to the ideas of running as Practice & running as Pursuit that we unpacked many months ago.By Michael Krajicek & Steve Sisson

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Running Trends We'd Like To See 1:35:05

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Note: If you tried to listen to this early on Monday, March 10th, we'd uploaded a repeat of last week's episode. This has been corrected. If you downloaded it prior to our correction, you may need to refresh to get the actual episode. Sorry for any confusion. Your intrepid hosts were completely winging it on this one & we thought it might end up on…

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Reality is Fucked but Running is Magic 1:16:24

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Shit is gettin weird around here, y'all. & fair warning: Steve gets really riled up on this one. & drops lots & lots of f-bombs. It's helpful to remind you that this is just a conversation between friends. If you take this episode's title at face value, you may be a bit confused for the first 10-15 minutes where we touch into personal addictions & …

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The Mind/Body as Instrument 1:01:17

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Please be patient in listening to this episode, friends. We take a little while to get rolling on our topic but we think its worth your time & listening investment. ichael & Steve use the analogy of playing a musical instrument for how we might approach our body/mind experience in running. As Michael is learning how to bring his music theory & expe…

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Is Expertise an Antidote to the Attention Economy? 1:00:04

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While this was entirely unintended, this episode feels like a part two of last week's discussion. This one leans into the struggles we both feel about this late capitalist, social media saturated attention economy as entrepreneurs & "experts" in our respective fields. What would happen if it all fell apart? Is mission enough? What is our expertise …

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Training When Not Training: Groups, Goals & Growth 1:04:34

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A deep dive into training with a group & what training even is anyway. Is "Everything is Training" really true? What about when you aren't in a series training mode? How do you process not having a goal race staring right down your face? In this episode we cover a lot of ground but we stay committed to the topic & hope you enjoy our ponderings. Unt…

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A Running Kōan: Listening to the Body 1:09:08

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We dive into a favorite topic of Steve's: listening to your body. Along the way we discuss the Japanese kōan, guitar pedals, old school running magazines, book collecting, etc. In this episode, Steve mentioned that he has an online lecture series created in 2020 that he was willing to offer. If you are interested, send Steve an email at sisson at t…

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The Marathon is NOT Good for Your Health: Varieties of Racing Experiences 1:11:57

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Appreciation of the radio, early Genesis & Keep Going Radio kick this episode off but our main topic is on the importance of racing various race distances for all runners. We cover how training for & racing different race distances is incredibly beneficial for all runners. We hope you enjoy this one... Godspeed, friends, godspeed.…