Fri, 17 April 2015
Episode 126 - On today's show, we speak with Rachael Nuwash about MuckFest MS. She talked to Matt B. about the races cool history (going back 10 years), and their fantastic cause. Short and sweet, enjoy our 2nd podcast this week. Today's episode is sponsored by Stunt Run. Use code ORM15 to save $15 at any location. Click here to listen or press the large red button below. You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher. Show Notes: |
Wed, 15 April 2015
Episode 125 - We owe you an episode, faithful listeners, so today's episode is 1 of 2 that we are bringing you this week. Today's show is an interview with Ron Pitts. Matt B. met Ron while they were both working on the upcoming ESPN BattleFrog College Championships. While not an OCR-centric interview, we think you will be informed and entertained by this chat. Matt talks with Ron about, (among other things), growing up the son of an NFL legend, playing in the NFL, meeting Al Davis, and working as a broadcaster for 20 plus years. Today's episode is sponsored by Dirty Girl Mud Run, Savage Race, and The Udder Mud Run. You can also find this and all past episodes on iTunes and Stitcher. Show Notes: |
Wed, 1 April 2015
Episode 124 - On today's show, we talk to several top finishers from the Spartan Race in the Bahamas. They include Brakken Kraker, Cassidy Watton, Deanna Blegg, Isaiah Vidal, Karlee Whipple, and Orla Walsh, all from the beautiful island of Great Stirrup Cay. We also have a longer one on one interview with Ryan Kent on the cruise ship, the next day. Today's episode is sponsored by Muddy Brute, Macon Mud Run, and BattleFrog. Use our discount codes for great deals on these races! Show Notes: Previous Cruise Podcasts with Evan Dollard and TimnJosh from Spartan Gap Year. ORM's Spartan Bahamas Cruise Race Video
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Thu, 26 March 2015
Episode 123 - Today's show starts with interviews from BattleFrog Orlando that took place on March 14th. Matt talked to Isaiah Vidal, Air Force Ken, and Chris "Beard" Acord. Ken took 3rd place even though Isaiah finished ahead of him on the course. Find out why in these interviews. We then hear from Ryan Atkins, Lindsay Webster, and Jennette Gardner after their impressive finishes. Then you will hear Matt's interview with Tim and Josh from Spartan Gap Year from the Spartan Cruise. These two are spending a year hitting 50 plus races, meeting lots of folks, and having one heck of an adventure. Enjoy. Today's episode is sponsored byThe Udder Mud Run, Rugged Maniac and Savage Race. Show Notes: Finish line (and other photos) from Orlando BattleFrog Spartan Gap Year Facebook Page Find out who Lleyton Hewitt is
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Thu, 19 March 2015
Episode 122 - Evan Dollard had a very direct approach to getting on American Ninja Warrior. He sent them tape of his role as TV's "Rocket" from American Gladiators. Evan talks about working with icons like Dan "Nitro" Clark and The Hulkster, on the reboot of that famous show. Evan also explains why he thinks the new version of American Gladiators died an early death. Right in the middle of the interview, Evan delivers what would be the perfect ending, but unfortunately, Matt still needed to ask him about American Ninja Warrior. So there's 20 more good minutes on ANW. Enjoy. Today's episode is sponsored by BattleFrog Series, Savage Race, and The Udder Mud Run. Show Notes: |
Wed, 11 March 2015
Episode 121 - McCauley Kraker (Mac) grew up in an athletic family. He would go on to become a collegiate runner with some success. Then he decided running wasn't for him and spent a lot of time on the couch. Eventually, his older brother Brakken (who had been tearing it up on the OCR circuit) convinced Mac to try a Spartan with him. He finished 4th despite having not run for a year. He has picked up the pace and was recently named to the Spartan Stadium Pro Team. Listen in to learn more about McCauley's journey which includes his days as part of a Midwest blackjack card counting crew, and his recent trip to to the Middle East for the first ever Spartan Race in Dubai. Today's episode is sponsored by Savage Race, Day of Crisis, and The Macon Mud Run. Show Notes: Mac's Blog-Blue Highways A great book about card counting - Bringing Down The House |
Thu, 5 March 2015
Episode 120 - Before Amelia. Before Pak. Before Olof Dallner, Shelly Koenig, or Mark Webb. There was Stefanie Bishop. Stefanie was the overall winner of the Peak Races Winter Snowshoe "Death Division" in March of 2010. A few months later it was renamed the Death Race, and she was the first female finisher for the Summer version. (Joe Decker was the first male and overall winner). Much like another endurance champ, Mark Jones, Stefanie would also go on to complete the 2nd ever Spartan Race in Brooklyn, NY and the first ever Tough Mudder in Pennsylvania, all in 2010. In this interview Matt talks to Stefanie about those early adventurous beginnings, why she disappeared for a couple of years, and why she’s back. She just received another skull at the Mexico Death Race and then won the brand new Gauntlet in Macon, Georgia, the very next weekend. We also get her first hand account of this year’s Winter Tough Guy and why it was her first DNF. Oh, and they talk about ice cream. You also may hear Matt’s children in the background as this interview was recorded in his home office. Today’s episode is sponsored by: Down and Dirty Obstacle Race and Rugged Maniac. Show Notes: Report from the 2010 Summer Death Race Sufferfest clip-What near death looks like from this past Winter Tough Guy.
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Thu, 26 February 2015
Episode 119 - Today’s first interview is with Scott Keneally. For those that don’t know, Scott broke the story that rocked OCR back in November of 2012 about the history of Tough Mudder. A few months later, he parlayed that into a piece about OCR for 60 Minutes Sports. Since then, he has been hard at work at producing Rise Of The Sufferfests, a documentary which examines OCR as a whole, and what it says about our culture.
The 2nd interview is with Julia Webb. We talked to her shortly after she placed third at the Warrior Dash World Championships (WDWC) back in October. Julia discussed why she signed up for WDWC, setting baby stroller running records, and her OCR plans for the future.
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Fri, 20 February 2015
Episode 118 - Today’ episode is with two guys named Dr. Bob.
The first, Dr. Bob Dalton, owns Highlands Chiropractic. We sat down over some noodles for this talk a few weeks ago. This Dr Bob came highly recommended from several people when I told them about the debilitating pain I was experiencing while running. He has extremely unconventional methods that get phenomenal results. Some patients have seen him for 20 plus years and many drive an hour or more to his office which is walk in only (no appointments). We have a great chat about running, his interesting methods, why people see him when everything else fails, and much more.
The second interview is with Doctor Robert Pruni. He has been on American Ninja Warrior on two seasons and owns NinjaKour, a massive warehouse converted to a crossfit gym and ANW obstacle playhouse. We talk about how he trains, his advice for getting on ANW, and what cross fitters need to un-learn when they want to become Ninjas. He also treated some big rock stars back in the day so we touch on that.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Savage Race. Use code ORM for 10% off.
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Wed, 4 February 2015
Episode 116 - On today’s show we bring you one of the first in-depth interviews with Force of Nature co-founders, Michael Epstein and Laird Hamilton.
Michael has been building obstacles for a very long long time. First, as part of The Hi Tec Adventure Racing Series from 1997-2002. His company then produced Muddy Buddy for about 10 years. They continued on to bring us one of the first “true” OCR’s to go nationwide, known as The Down and Dirty Obstacle Race.
Laird has been a household name for decades as a big wave surfing legend, author, and more recently, as a standup paddleboard designer. He hooked up with Michael and MESP for the Force of Nature Mind Body Challenge. A 10-12 mile obstacle race which debuts in Southern California on April 26.
Tune in to learn about what brought these two together and hear about their vision for this new obstacle series.
Today’s show is sponsored by Down and Dirty Obstacle Race. Save $5 when you use code ORMDD15 at registration.
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