Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

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Will Dean Jul 27, 2017

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Once upon a time, I only got an audience with Sir Will for about 15 minutes every year at World's Toughest. Nowadays, we are, dare I say, mates. We caught up in person at TMX in Minnesota, and set up this skype call soon after. Will and I talk about:

How the first TMX went.
Future plans for TMX.
What celebrities he gets confused with.
New countries for Tough Mudder events.
Some of the ups and downs of being at the top.
Much more.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com

Show Notes:

Order Will Dean's New Book

Backstage From Tough Mudder X Jul 21, 2017

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Last weekend, 80 plus athletes from OCR, ANW, and CrossFit came to battle it out for a bunch of dough at the first ever Tough Mudder X, in Minnesota.

Please enjoy chats with the following top finishers:

Corinna Coffin 1st

Cassidy Watton 2nd

Christin Panchik 4th

Kevin Righi 3rd

as well as additional conversations with Jessie Graff, Yancy Culp, Grant McCartney, and Callienne Elterman.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.

BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.

Hunter McIntyre Minnesota Dreamin' Jul 14, 2017

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Many times I am sitting around before or after a race with some OCR people, and wish we recorded the conversation. Yesterday was one of those times. Luckily for you, I had the tape rolling.

Beni Gifford appears as a special guest, as does Keith Allen who called in.

Dig on in, as Hunter McIntyre and I talk about

His professional wrestling tryout with WWE.
Why he isn't racing much Spartan this year.
His plan to dominate the Obstacle Racing World Championships.
How he deals with multiple offers from sponsors (and lusting male and female fans)

Plus

ORM also gets called out for shitty live reporting and I beg Hunter to unblock me on Facebook.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.

Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.

Show Notes:

Google that shit.

Umpqua OCR Scholarships and The Clean Collective Jul 07, 2017

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On today's show we talk to Craig Jackson who has created the first ever OCR Scholarships at Umpqua Community College located in Oregon.

We also speak with Shanna and Kevin from Clean Sport Collective. You will learn all about their mission of "Honesty, integrity, and transparency in sport."

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017.

Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel.

Show Notes:

Umpqua Community College

Clean Sport Collective

TMX Update and Shaun Stephens-Whale Jun 30, 2017

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We bring back Nolan and Chris from TMHQ along with special guest Eric Emerson Botsford aka E-Rock to discuss TMX. They talk about who's been invited/accepted, how ERock has been essential in designing the course, and the new prize dough.

Next up is Shaun Stephens-Whale. He went from crushing stairs in something called Tower Running to podium at his first ever Toughest event.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.

The Barber Beast - Sept 9, 2017. 10 miles. 30 obstacles. 1 goal.

Show Notes:

Google Tower Running and this Shaun Stephens- Whale

Nicole Mericle and Photo Miracles Jun 23, 2017

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Today's episode features an episode with the winner of the most recent Spartan US Championship race, Nicole Mericle. She surprised almost everyone with her 8 second come from behind victory at the Monterey Spartan Super. We catch up about that event and much more.

We also bring back Mo from Sweatworks. He introduces something that will revolutionize photos for races, sponsors, and athletes; facial recognition.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

LegendBorne - LegendBorne Sportswear is a veteran owned company that produces elite custom products. Carry your legacy. Suit Up!

Original Warrior Pak is the online, one stop shop for all your OCR needs. So get your Blood, Sweat and Gear at OriginalWarriorPak.com

Show Notes:

The link to test out the new photo recognition software. (If you did not participate in race in the link, just screenshot anyone's face. Then, upload that screenshot, and then search.)

Nicole Mericle Athlinks

Ryan Stratis Jun 16, 2017

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Ryan Stratis sits down to talk about being on all seasons of American Ninja Warrior and Team Ninja Warrior. We also talk about obstacle races, training, and his favorite karaoke tracks. We also talk about obstacle races, training, and his favorite karaoke tracks.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Human Octane – Demolish barriers with f#cking awesome OCR apparel. Rugged Maniac – $5 off when you use the code PODCAST.

Show Notes:

Stratis and other ninjas take on Savage Race.

Alyssa Hawley Jun 09, 2017

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On today's show we talk with Spartan Race Pro Team member, Alyssa Hawley. At the time we chatted, she had just won the first race in the U.S. Championship Series in Seattle. She has since finished 3rd at the Monterey Super, which keeps her tied for the lead in the Series. Enjoy this talk, where we learn a little more about her.

This episode also features the world premiere of "World's Toughest #1", the brand new release from J.D. Allen. J.D. did media for Obstacle Racing Media at WTM in 2014. He was so inspired, he chose to don the wetsuit and got 40 miles in 2015 and 50 miles in 2016. J.D. then snagged 25 at Toughest Atlanta just a few weeks ago.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Wetsuit Wearhouse – Save 15% using coupon code ORM on all purchases.

Udder Mud Run – Use code ORM for $10 off this race that takes place August 5, 2017.

Show Notes:

Alyssa at Athlinks

Tough Mudder X Interview Jun 01, 2017

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An interview with Nolan Kombol and Chris Maltbie from Tough Mudder Headquarters all about the new Tough Mudder X.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Savage Race : New obstacles, new locations, new syndicate medal. Check them out at Savage Race.com

Obstacle Guard – Code ORM gets you 10% off all orders in the U.S.

Show Notes:

Our recent article with the brand new news about Tough Mudder X

Amelia Boone - Back To The Future May 31, 2017

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Episode 240 - About 4 years and 200 episodes ago, I talked to Amelia Boone about the shocking (at the time) revelations that the Tough Mudder team had just announced about that year's upcoming WTM. Since Amelia and I had already spoken earlier this week, I thought it would be fun to replay this old interview as well.

When I dug into that old episode, I found a gem with my daughter Emma, old ads, and more. So listen in to this exciting snapshot into the OCR landscape that was 2013.

Also, today's Amelia talks about her recent Texas race performance, her time in the new Spartan Live booth, and the upcoming Monterey Super.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

BattleGrounds - Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.

Show Notes:

A fun video from Mud Guts and Glory 2013.

The original June 2013 episode in it's entirety.