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When Running News Breaks the Internet: Doping, Coldplay Scandals, and Who’s Actually the Best Athlete?

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Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

Top Topics Covered:

  • 1. Doping Scandals Rock Running: Deep dive into Ruth Chepngetich’s doping news, reactions from within the running world, and how it impacts both elite athletes and fans.

  • 2. What Mainstream Audiences Actually Hear About Running: Which stories make it beyond the running bubble—records vs. scandals.

  • 3. Who’s to Blame?: Discussion on accountability—athletes, agents, sponsors, and federations.

  • 4. The Systemic Issues in Global Athletics: Why countries like Russia got banned but Kenya hasn’t, and the complexities of systemic doping.

  • 5. How Fans Cope with Scandals: Balancing skepticism with joy for the sport and why cynicism can’t win.

  • 6. USA Championships Hype: Previewing the most exciting events at USAs, especially the 1500m and 800m.

  • 7. Hot Take Showdown – Who’s the Best Athlete on the Track?: Fierce debate—1500m runners, 400m hurdlers, pole vaulters, or decathletes?

  • 8. Culture of Doping and Pressure to Perform: Comparing doping cultures in Kenya, cycling, and other sports.

  • 9. Wild Side Tangents – Coldplay Cheating Scandal & Internet Virality: How a random CEO, an HR rep, and Coldplay hijacked social media.

    10. Emotional Intelligence & Crying in Movies: A hilarious and heartfelt wrap-up with favorite sad movies and what makes people cry (or not).


  • Media mentioned in the episode:

    • Podcasts

      • Sounds Like a Cult

    • TV Shows & Movies

      • The Bear

      • Seven Pounds

      • The Pursuit of Happyness

      • Train to Busan

      • Yes Day

      • The Florida Project

    • Books

      • Dinner for Vampires

  •   continue reading

    162 episodes

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    Today on group chat, we have Tommie Runz, Erika Kemp, Lindsey Hein, Peter Bromka, and Matt Chittim.

    Top Topics Covered:

  • 1. Doping Scandals Rock Running: Deep dive into Ruth Chepngetich’s doping news, reactions from within the running world, and how it impacts both elite athletes and fans.

  • 2. What Mainstream Audiences Actually Hear About Running: Which stories make it beyond the running bubble—records vs. scandals.

  • 3. Who’s to Blame?: Discussion on accountability—athletes, agents, sponsors, and federations.

  • 4. The Systemic Issues in Global Athletics: Why countries like Russia got banned but Kenya hasn’t, and the complexities of systemic doping.

  • 5. How Fans Cope with Scandals: Balancing skepticism with joy for the sport and why cynicism can’t win.

  • 6. USA Championships Hype: Previewing the most exciting events at USAs, especially the 1500m and 800m.

  • 7. Hot Take Showdown – Who’s the Best Athlete on the Track?: Fierce debate—1500m runners, 400m hurdlers, pole vaulters, or decathletes?

  • 8. Culture of Doping and Pressure to Perform: Comparing doping cultures in Kenya, cycling, and other sports.

  • 9. Wild Side Tangents – Coldplay Cheating Scandal & Internet Virality: How a random CEO, an HR rep, and Coldplay hijacked social media.

    10. Emotional Intelligence & Crying in Movies: A hilarious and heartfelt wrap-up with favorite sad movies and what makes people cry (or not).


  • Media mentioned in the episode:

    • Podcasts

      • Sounds Like a Cult

    • TV Shows & Movies

      • The Bear

      • Seven Pounds

      • The Pursuit of Happyness

      • Train to Busan

      • Yes Day

      • The Florida Project

    • Books

      • Dinner for Vampires

  •   continue reading

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