Episodes

March 15, 2024

Episode 118 - History Expeditions Team and the 2024 Snowshow Thompson…

The History Expeditions team of Bob Crowley, Tim Twietmeyer, Elke Reimer, Jennifer Hemmen and Hal Hall sat down with us shortly after completing their epic trek from Placerville, CA to Genoa, NV over the course of 5 days. The...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Episode 117 - Way Too Cool 50k pre-race briefing with RD Julie Fingar

In our third and final of three consecutive weeks of pre-race briefings to cover the early season 50k races here in the Auburn area, race director Julie Fingar and special guest Jennifer Maxwell, founder of JAMBAR, joined us ...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Episode 116 - Salmon Falls 50k pre-race briefing with founder Roger L…

In our second of three consecutive weeks of pre-race briefings to cover the early season 50k races here in the Auburn area, race founder Roger Leasure and race director Clint Claassen joined us to talk about the Salmon Falls ...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Episode 115 - FOURmidable pre-race briefing with race director Paulo …

The Northern California ultra trail racing season is upon us, and what better way to kick it off than with a pre-race briefing for the classic FOURmidable race held in mid-February in Auburn every year? Race director Paulo Me...

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Feb. 10, 2024

Episode 114 - Donner Party Mountain Runners POST SHOW

Bruna, Kelly and Jack stuck around after the main show to talk more about the DPMR trail running festival planned for June and what goes into planning and organizing this new event! This festival will bridge the weekends of t...

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Feb. 3, 2024

Episode 114 - Donner Party Mountain Runners

It's been a while since we've talked to our friends at Donner Party Mountain Runners up the hill in the Tahoe/Truckee area, and what better time to do that again than just before their winter snowshoe race! Previous DPMR boar...

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Jan. 27, 2024

Episode 113 - Nicholas Budzyn POST SHOW

Nick stayed on the line with us after the main show, and we got to dig into a lot more topics like how he ended up in California after growing up in a hockey family in Michigan and how the …

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Jan. 20, 2024

Episode 113 - Nicholas Budzyn

Jess and Greg sat down with Nick Budzyn, an extremely accomplished Northern California ultrarunner with an impressive resumé who came into the sport of road and trail running after a lengthy hockey career in his school years ...

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Jan. 13, 2024

Episode 112 - New Year's Resolutions with Greg and Jess POST SHOW

Jess and Greg kept chatting some more after the main show and were joined by upcoming guest Nicholas Budzyn, Altra shoe rep who joined in the RDL livestream and kept it going along with the team! We chatted about adjusting …

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Jan. 5, 2024

Episode 112 - New Year's Resolutions with Greg and Jess

Join us in this episode as we dig into each other's backgrounds a bit for new listeners, thank our dedicated supporters, talk about goals and resolutions for 2024 and all of the impact that our listeners have had over the …

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Dec. 16, 2023

Episode 111 - Scott Vosburg POST SHOW

Scott stuck around after the main show to talk about his love of the Canyons, how the Mosquito Fire changed the landscape and how we all are going to get used to it in its new form. He was also …

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Dec. 15, 2023

Episode 111 - Scott Vosburg

In this episode, we delve into the early life and exploits of Scott Vosburg, an avid runner on all surfaces, dedicated father, and integral volunteer within our local race community. With 13 finishes at CIM (California Intern...

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Dec. 1, 2023

Episode 110 - Emily Hawgood POST SHOW

Want more of Emily? Join us for the post show as Jess and Emily dive a bit deeper and chat about why they both love Salmon Falls so much and if Emily plans on winning again in 2024…YES. We also …

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Dec. 1, 2023

Episode 110 - Emily Hawgood

Tonight, we are streaming all the way to South Africa to talk to the amazing and world-renowned trail runner Emily Hawgood. From her roots running with her mom all around their family-owned dairy farm outside the small town o...

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Nov. 11, 2023

Episode 109 - Jungle Jim Kepfer with Guest Host Maria Steinhauser

We have a special treat For Episode 109. Not only do we have local legend Jungle Jim Kepfer, King of the North Fork Wild and Scenic American River Canyon…but to mix it up, Jim is interviewed by his AND OUR …

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Nov. 11, 2023

Episode 109 - Jungle Jim Kepfer POST SHOW

Want more of Jim and Maria? We dive deeper and chat about what is to come, plus share a few more classic stories about encountering bears, mountain lions, and even a BULL. Maybe it was Old Man MIller’s cow? Join …

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Oct. 28, 2023

Episode 108 - Norma Faubert and Chris Perlberg - Lessons from RDL 100…

Norma and Chris stuck around with our Patreon members, Robert and Brett, to reflect more on the 2022 Rio del Lago race, prepping and strategizing for the Javelina 100 (Norma's redemption race) and how to manage heat in long u...

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Oct. 27, 2023

Episode 108 - Norma Faubert and Chris Perlberg - Lessons from RDL 100…

In this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting two guests, Norma Faubert and Chris Perlberg, both seasoned ultrarunners from the Auburn area. They joined us to recount their unforgettable experiences at the 2022 Rio del Lago...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Episode 107 - Sunset and Cider Trail 1/2 & 5M Pre Race Briefing

Do you love sunsets? How about cider? Well, the Bad Luck Run Club and the Ponderosa Cider Company have smashed the two together for National Cider Month and created an unforgettable experience, the Sunset & Cider Trail Half M...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Episode 107 - Sunset and Cider Trail 1/2 & 5M POST SHOW

Need a few more laughs or maybe some parenting advice from Mike? We check out the Sunset & Cider Trail Half Marathon and 5 Miler POST SHOW with race directors Shannon and Ken Krogsrud. Sunset & Cider Trail Races - …

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 106 - Danni Coffman, Dan Savage and the Grand Canyon R2R2R

In this episode, we sit down with ultrarunners Danni Coffman and Dan Savage to dive deep into a topic that's been on our minds for quite some time and is high up on our bucket list - the incredible Grand …

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Sept. 30, 2023

Episode 106 - Danni Coffman, Dan Savage and the Grand Canyon R2R2R - …

Danni and Dan hung out with us after the show to delve even deeper into the intricacies of their R2R2R adventures. From strategic pacing to the use of location trackers and self-sufficiency tips, their knowledge offers valuab...

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Sept. 16, 2023

Episode 105 - Tim Tollefson and the Mammoth Trail Fest

In this episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Tollefson, a legendary ultra runner deeply rooted in our local community. Tim's extensive racing career has taken him across the globe, most recently to France for...

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Sept. 16, 2023

Episode 105 - Tim Tollefson - POST SHOW

Tim stuck around after the main show to talk about his concept for the design of the Mammoth Trail Fest course and his hopes for the event going forward. This is exciting stuff, so tune in and sign up! Mammoth …

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