Fri, 30 December 2016
On this last episode of the year, J.D. Allen, Keith Allen, and Matt talk about the Christmas Day airings of the Spartan World Championships on NBC, and the World's Toughest Programs that were on CBS and CBS Sports. Find out if their take, jibes with your thoughts. We've never used the word jibe in a podcast description. We just did, so there. Happy end of 2016!
Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. ("And no protein farts!" - MBD)
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Fri, 23 December 2016
Episode 215 - Today's show is a conversation with Ryan Kent. Matt and Ryan dig in and discuss what Ryan has been up to since their last chat back in early 2015 including:
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States on all products. Show Notes: Running Bear with lyrics (Now you know the words!) A clip from Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge of Ryan and his team.
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Fri, 16 December 2016
After a horrible motorcycle accident, Jim set out to do a Tough Mudder to prove to his doctor that he could. Then, he couldn't stop. He has gone on to do 100 Tough Mudders including every World's Toughest. Today we learn a little bit more about him, what he thought of this year's WTM, the real story on how he killed that snake, and much more. There's also a brief chat with Keith Allen about The Road To World's Toughest Mudder, which aired last night on CBS Sports Network. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Udder Mud Run – August 8, 2017. Use code RUNORM for $10 off this race! Show Notes: Our article on Jim's 100th Mudder. Sweet video that TM made abut the 100th and the hedband to end all headbands. |
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Fri, 9 December 2016
On today's episode we speak with Mark Divine, creator of SealFit. The conversation covers:
Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases Show Notes: Our article on the first episode of History Channel's "The Selection" |
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Wed, 7 December 2016
On today's show, the first two interviews are from The Running Event in Orlando, Florida. We start with Vinu Malik who founded a company called FuelBelt. Learn what the early prototypes of his hydration system were made of, and how he grew the brand to what it is today. We then sit down with David Meerman Scott who gave a great talk on marketing in 2016, including all the things Trump did correctly to win the popular vote. (PS This is in a marketing context, not a political one). The second set of interviews is from Conyers International Horse Park, site of the Georgia Spartan Super. We grabbed a bunch of athletes shortly after they crossed the finish line. Listen in as we talk to several top finishers, including: Ryan Kent, Ryan Woods, Tyler McCreadie, Rachel Hamrick, Yanet Urciaga, Jackie Landmark, and more. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S. Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. Show Notes: Atlanta Super - Results and Photos
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Wed, 23 November 2016
Our final chapter for this year's World's Toughest Mudder podcasts ends with female champion Stefanie Bishop. You may remember we chatted with Stef a year and a half ago. At that time, she was swinging through town after winning an endurance event called The Gauntlet. On today's show we talk about all she has been up to since that last interview, her secret plan for winning WTM, a bonus tip on how to complete "Operation" and much more. Before we get to Stef, we talk to our pal Nickademus Hollon again. We left Nick the day before WTM after reading his amazing blog about his great plans and high hopes for World's Toughest 2016. Things did not work out as he planned. Find out what happened, and if he is going to come back. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: Udder Mud Run – 7k, 5k, and 1 mile options for this awesome family friendly mud run. Show Notes: Episode 120 - 1.5 years ago, Stefanie was on the show. The Adventure Race World Series - One of the adventure race "leagues" Stef mentioned. The Red Bull Rise - Cool adventure race event Stef and her team competed in.
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Mon, 21 November 2016
Episode 210 - Today's show is with some of the podium athletes from World's Toughest Mudder 2016. Before Matt B. had to get on a plane, he was able to sit down (literally) just outside the Champions Brunch. Team Winners : Jon Albon and Ryan Atkins (aka Team Goat Tough) aka (Ryan and Co.)3rd Place Woman : Morgan McKay 3rd Place Man: Kris Mendoza 5th Place Man: Matt Hanson 1st place Man: Trevor Cichosz Todays Podcast is sponsored by: MudGear – Order now for free shipping in the United States. Show Notes: Albon's WTM recap from his website
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Thu, 17 November 2016
It's (almost) everyone's favorite time of the year, where we listen to World's Toughest Mudder interviews recorded live from the event, a tradition of the podcast since 2012. Today's episode brings you Friday pit set up interviews from WTM 2016 with:
We then swing over to the Friday Night TMHQ Carb Load Dinner and talk with
Todays Podacast is sponsored by: Ascent Protein - Food For Athletes. Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases. Show Notes: |
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Thu, 10 November 2016
On today's up to the minute episode, we speak with Eli Hutchison, Tough Mudder's Senior Product Manager. In other words, one of the talented men behind all of the brand new obstacles TMHQ launched this morning. Listen in to learn all about the new 2017 obstacles, which ones will be at World's Toughest, penalty loops at WTM, skill based vs. fear based obstacles, and what he thinks about the 100k/100 mile prize. Todays Podcast is sponsored by: UFM (Underwear For Men) - Support your manhood with Underwear For Men! For $5 off, use promo code ORM. Show Notes: The Archive - ORM's last 5 years of WTM podcasts, photos and coverage. The Article - TLDL? (Too long, didn't listen)- Chris writes up a little diddy about this conversation. |
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Fri, 4 November 2016
Today's show brings us lots of good talk from last weekend's Carolina Beast/Sprint Weekend. We bring you finish line interviews with some of the podium finishers and a few special guests. Then we hop on the phone with a member of the Spartan Race Course Ops Team, Woody Peters. Woody's passion comes through loud and clear as he strives to deliver excellence and the "brand promise of Spartan". Among other things, we talk about cutting new paths on long courses, and why he never goes anywhere without his Geiggerig. Today's show is sponsored by MudGear. |
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