Obstacle Racing Media Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Ryan Atkins - Back In The Saddle Again Mar 31, 2017

Show notes

Last weekend, Ryan Atkins came from behind to win the first ever "Toughest Mudder". On today's show, Ryan talks to Matt about how he did it, and covers some other random stuff you may find interesting.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Orange Mud - Check out their "no bounce, ultra light hydration packs".

Health IQ - If you do at least 2 OCR's this year, you can save money on life insurance.

Show Notes:

Toughest Mudder West 2017 Results

Josh And Matt Get Down Mar 30, 2017

Show notes

On today's show Matt B. Davis and Josh Cox get real, discussing mental health issues. After covering that for a good while, the show takes a sharp right turn and gets a bit ridiculous.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Rugged Maniac - Use code ORM10 to get 10% off any 2017 location.

Show Notes:

Betterhelp.com

InsightTimer - Thousands of free meditations.

Calm and Headspace - Two more meditation apps.

The Dare Response - Book and program for anxiety.

Man's Search For Meaning - By Viktor E. Frankl

Shaggyonline.com

Take Me Home - Phil Collins

Norm Koch Mar 24, 2017

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On today's show we speak with Norm Koch. Norm recently left Spartan Race after 6 years. We talk to him about:

His career prior to OCR
His early days an obstacle racer and Death Racer
Why he left Spartan Race
His thoughts on the industry as a whole
Much more.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

BattleGrounds - May 20th and Sept 23, 2017. Use code ORM10 for $10 off registration.

Show Notes:

Bermuda Triple Challenge - ORM Video coming soon!

Norm's first appearance on this show - Episode 16 from 2012.

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Dirt In Your Skirt Podcast

USAOCR with Tim Sinnett Mar 17, 2017

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On today's show we talk with Tim Sinnett. You may know Tim as The Race Sherpa and/or as husband of OCR athlete Rose Wetzel. He recently became a member of the media committee for USAOCR. On this episode, we attempt to answer (among other things) what USAOCR is, what this first event in Miami is all about, how OCR may get into the olympics, and how you can get involved.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

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

Show Notes:

Race Sherpa OCR - Facebook page.

Sports Illustrated article - Referenced in this podcast.

USAOCR.org - Homepage and how you can you can run for a seat on the Board of Directors.

Tough, Tougher, Toughest Mar 11, 2017

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Episode 225 - We welcome Nolan Kombol, Senior Director of Product from TMHQ back to the show. We clear up a lot of confusion on the new Tough Mudder 5k and the Tough Mudder Competitive Series.

Bonus Preview Track : First verse of Keith Allen's latest jam.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

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

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

Show Notes:

A little more on the TM Competitive Series

Cerebrun - Lessons From An OCR Failure Mar 05, 2017

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Back in early 2012, Jeff Neal has a genius idea to put on an obstacle race and make millions, or at least thousands. Tough Mudder, Spartan, and Warrior Dash were printing money as far as he could tell, so how hard could it be? We dive into all that went wrong, and some that went right in this history lesson in OCR.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

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

Buff USA: BUFF® is offering 15% off your next purchase at buffusa.com. Just use the code "ORM"

Show Notes:

Jeff's blog where he lays it all out.

USOCR Championships with Adrian Bijanada Feb 24, 2017

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On today's show we talk to Adrian Bijanada about his new baby the U.S. OCR Championships. Adrian and his company have been producing the USOCR World Championships since 2014. This is the first "secondary" event he and his team have created.

We also get to hear about Matt's recent incarceration.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

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

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

Show Notes:

Look back on OCRWC beginnings in this Dec 2013 article.

That fateful run last Friday on Strava.

Ryan Kent and Logan Nagle from The Selection Feb 16, 2017

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On today's show, we bring you two more finishers from the TV show "The Selection". Ryan Kent and Logan Nagle talk about their experiences before, during and after the filming including some behind the scenes talk never heard before.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

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

Show Notes:

Previous Selection Podcast with Christian Griffith

Joe Di and Amelia Boone on Spartan Podium Rules Feb 03, 2017

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On today's episode we got on the phone with Joe Di from Spartan to get some clarity on the new Spartan Race rules. Those rules, that were posted earlier this week, concern, among other things, race attire and podium attire. He also lets us know how the first Spartan of the year went, and gives us a preview of the upcoming Greek Peak Winter Spartan.

We also had a chance to catch up with the most decorated female athlete in the sport, Amelia Boone, to get her to further explain her thoughts on the rules and the current state of OCR.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

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

Show Notes:

Solo's thoughts on the new rules

Christian Griffith - Roster #11 From The Selection Jan 27, 2017

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Episode 220 - Christian Griffith stopped by the day after the finale aired for History Channel's The Selection.

He talks about how the experience has changed his life for the better. His opening up about his personal history with sexual abuse has already touched thousands if not millions of viewers. Christian hopes he can help even more with the platform the show has provided him.

Listen in to learn all about that, how he promised himself not to leave the competiton in anything other than handcuffs, and much more.

Todays Podcast is sponsored by:

Obstacle Guard – Get it on because Monday's a workday!

Show Notes:

ORM's recap of all History Channel The Selection episodes.

Roster #11 Facebook page

History Channel The Selection website