Best Geeks To Glory Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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David Dastmalchian Talks Dust Bunny, Childhood Monsters & Coffin Chats 17:01

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Actor, writer, and monster kid David Dastmalchian joins Talking Strange host Aaron Sagers to talk about his role as a badass hitman in Dust Bunny (opening in theaters Dec. 12), his own childhood nightmares, and chatting about mortality from inside a coffin. In Bryan Fuller’s Dust Bunny, David plays a mysterious hitman sent to take out Mads Mikkelse…

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Dust Bunny: Bryan Fuller's Directorial Debut 27:54

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Visionary creator Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies, American Gods) joins Talking Strange host Aaron Sagers to discuss his feature directorial debut, Dust Bunny. The movie is a dark, fantastical fairy tale about childhood fear, imagined monsters, and the very real ones hiding in plain sight. The film stars Mads Mikkelsen as a mysterious hitma…

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Adam Goucher wins 1993 Foot Locker XC National Championship 40:35

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Today is Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 and this week in 1993, Adam Goucher of Colorado Springs won the Foot Locker XC National Championships in San Diego in a time of 14:41, defeating by 12 seconds the hometown favorite, one Meb Keflezighi, and achieving a time that still remains tied for the 6th fastest in the event’s 47-year history. In this episod…

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Foxy Shazam's Eric Nally on James Gunn, Peacemaker, and Paranormal Encounters 51:05

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Foxy Shazam frontman Eric Nally joins Talking Strange to talk about the band’s huge year — from their song “Oh Lord” becoming the opening-credits dance theme for Peacemaker Season 2, to appearing on the Superman (2025) soundtrack as the fictional band The Mighty Crabjoys. With James Gunn calling Foxy Shazam “objectively the greatest rock ’n’ roll b…

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Paula Radcliffe wins 2007 NYC Marathon (10 months postpartum!) 35:09

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Today is Friday, November 21st, 2025 and this month in 2007, British marathoner Paula Radcliffe clenched her second of four NYC Marathon victories, just 10 months after becoming a mother. In this episode, I sit down with Paula herself to discuss motherhood, marathoning, her 23-year journey to becoming a 6 Star World Marathon Major finisher. It is #…

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First ever political protest at the Olympics (1906) 9:47

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Today is Tuesday, November 11th, and this week in 1957, Peter O’Connor, the man known as the “Irish Antelope” and the first-ever Olympic political protester died at 85 at his home in Waterford, halfway between Dublin and Cork, on the eastern coast of Ireland. In this episode, we'll learn more about the forgotten 1906 Olympics in Athens, and hear wh…

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Mark Duplass Returns! Inside The Creep Tapes Season Two 26:50

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What makes a horror story truly unsettling? Is it the monster, or the man behind the camera? In this Talking Strange episode, host Aaron Sagers sits down with Mark Duplass — who previously joined the show to talk his Hulu series Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal — to talk about The Creep Tapes, the long-awaited second season of his found-footage …

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Danny Trejo on Mysteries Unearthed: Secrets Buried Beneath Our Feet 23:19

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Danny Trejo wants to know what happens when you accidentally uncover history’s biggest secrets? This episode on Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers sits down with Danny Trejo — the legendary actor from Spy Kids and Machete, as well as Trejo's Taco's restaurateur — to chat about Mysteries Unearthed on The History Channel, which premieres its second s…

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Meb Keflezighi wins the 2009 NYC Marathon 40:23

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Today is Friday, November 7th, and this week in 2009, Meb Keflegzighi won the NYC Marathon on his fifth try, becoming the first American man to claim that title in 27 years, and doing so in a personal best of 2:09:15. In this episode, I’ll be joined by Meb himself to hear all about that historic November day in New York. It is #FueledFriday, which …

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Dan Aykroyd and the True Stories Behind The UnBelievable 26:38

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Iconic comedian, actor, and paranormal enthusiast Dan Aykroyd of Ghostbusters joins Aaron Sagers on Talking Strange to discuss the unbelievable true stories behind Season 3 of History Channel's The UnBelievable. From satanic cats to skyfalls, fire ants, and chainsaw miracles, Aykroyd dives into bizarre-but-true moments in human history that are str…

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Inside New Orleans' Most Haunted Airbnb: Parks-Bowman Mansion 1:07:10

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In this Halloween week episode, host Aaron Sagers takes a trip to New Orleans’ Garden District to uncover the ghostly secrets of one of the city’s most intriguing stays: The Parks-Bowman Mansion, a Victorian-era Airbnb that’s said to be haunted by a young girl in a yellow dress. Built in 1884, this Queen Anne-style home is a living museum filled wi…

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Bill Rodgers wins 4th consecutive NYC Marathon (1979) 1:13:11

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Today is Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 and this week in 1979, American Bill Rodgers became the New York City Marathon champion for the fourth consecutive time. To this day, Bill remains the only man to have ever won the NYC Marathon on 4 occasions. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Rodgers himself to hear what that day was really like. It's #Tatto…

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Amy Bruni on Halloween, Haunted Tourism, & The Conjuring House 46:33

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Amy Bruni (Kindred Spirits, Haunted Road podcast, and author of Food to Die For) joins host Aaron Sagers for a spirited conversation about paranormal tourism — and her Strange Escapes travel company — as well as her Halloween speaking tour on true crime and the paranormal. In this interview recorded in September, she also discusses the The Conjurin…

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Greg Nicotero Talks Guts & Glory, Creepshow, and Universal Monsters 40:05

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Legendary makeup FX artist, director, and producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead, Creepshow, Day of the Dead) joins host Aaron Sagers on Talking Strange to discuss his new, blood-soaked Shudder horror competition series, Guts & Glory. Nicotero shares behind-the-scenes secrets of the show’s creation, the challenges of bringing classic gore to a ne…

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Bill Dellinger & his last shot at Olympic glory (1964) 22:45

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Today is Friday, October 10th, 2025, and this month in 1964, after 2 lackluster Olympic performances, American Bill Dellinger came out of retirement at the geriatric age of 30 to win a bronze medal in the 5,000m at the Tokyo Olympics. In this episode, we will learn more about Dellinger’s incredible comeback story, sit down with his nephew to hear w…

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First and only Olympic medal for the country of Djibouti (1988) 10:36

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Today is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 and this week in 1988, Ahmed Salah won a bronze medal in the men’s marathon at the Olympics in Seoul, which was the first and only Olympic medal ever won by the country of Djibouti. In this episode, we'll learn more about Salah, his country, and why that Olympic podium was so significant. It's #Tattoosday, and li…

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Elvira Talks Halloween, Horror, & ‘Cookbook From Hell’ 31:48

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She’s the Queen of Halloween, the Mistress of the Dark, and a certified pop culture legend. Now Elvira is taking over the kitchen! Cassandra Peterson joins host Aaron Sagers to talk about her first-ever cookbook, Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell (out September 30). Together they dish on the devilishly delicious recipes, the campy humor, and the spooky s…

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94 years of running wisdom from Hal Higdon 20:20

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Today is Friday, October 3rd, 2025 and this week in 2016, legendary runner and writer Hal Higdon published his book “Run Fast,” a comprehensive guide for runners looking to improve their speed and reach new PRs. In this episode, I sit down with Higdon himself to discuss a few of the incredible contributions he’s made to the world of running in his …

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October 1, 2025 - Hillary makes an announcement about the podcast 4:55

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Today is Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 and on this day 3 months ago, I launched this podcast. In this episode, I will tell you what I have learned since launching on July 1st, and where we go from here.By Hillary Barrett

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September 28, 1997 - Catherina McKiernan wins Berlin Marathon 24:04

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Today is September 28, 2025 and on this day in 1997, Irish runner Catherina McKiernan won the 24th annual Berlin Marathon in what was both a course and national record, as well as the fastest marathon debut by a woman in history at that time. In this episode, we’ll sit down with Catherina herself to hear what that day was really like. This episode …

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September 20, 1942 - first postpartum world record set by Fanny Blankers-Koen 15:05

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Today is Saturday, September 20, 2025, and on this day in 1942, Dutch phenom Fanny Blankers-Koen set her first world record since becoming a mom 13 months earlier on her way to becoming the Female Athlete of the Century. In this episode we'll learn more about Blankers-Koen, the only woman in history to win 4 gold medals at a single Olympics, and he…

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September 19, 1896 - first marathon in North America 10:35

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Today is Friday, September 19, 2025, and on this day in 1896, the very first marathon in North America was put on by New York’s Knickerbocker Athletic Club. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscription service that I've been using for the past 3 …

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September 18, 1960 - first Paralympic Games 13:09

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Today is Thursday, September 18, and on this day in 1960, the first Paralympic Games were held in Rome. As a reminder, the Paralympic World Championships are taking place from September 27th to October 1st in New Delhi, and I highly encourage all of y’all to check them out.By Hillary Barrett

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September 17, 1942 - Doris Brown Heritage is born 9:00

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Today is Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 and on this day in 1942, American runner Doris Brown Heritage, and the ONLY 5-time International Cross Country Champion, was born in Gig Harbor, Washington. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast "Rob on the Run"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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September 16, 490 BCE - Pheidippides runs first ever marathon 11:10

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Today is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and sometime around this day in 490 BC, legend has it that Greek messenger Pheidippides completed the ultra-ultra marathon that would inspire the most iconic event in the modern Olympic Games, along with an entire culture built around the desire to follow in his footsteps. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Tod…

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REWIND: RIP Bigfoot Researcher Jeff Meldrum 1:26:35

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[This episode first ran on October 19, 2022] Dr. Jeff Meldrum was one of the foremost Bigfoot researchers out there. He was a Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology at Idaho State University, and his work centered on the evolution of hominin bipedalism. He joined Talking Strange in 2022 (on the 55th Anniversary of the famed Patterson-Gimlin footage) t…

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September 15, 2024 - last Sydney Marathon before joining the Majors 7:51

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Today is Monday, September 15, 2025, and on this day in 2024, 20,272 runners completed the Sydney Marathon in its final iteration before joining the Abbott World Marathon Majors. In this episode we will learn about the humble origins of this race, its quest to become the 7th Major, and how Sydney looks different this year and beyond.…

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September 14, 1972 - Lasse Viren sets new 5,000m world record 8:18

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Today is Sunday, September 14th, 2025, and on this day in 1972, Finnish runner Lasse Viren broke the 5,000 meter world record in Helsinki with a time of 13:16.4, just 4 days after winning double Olympic gold in the 5 and 10,000 meters.By Hillary Barrett

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September 13, 1970 - first New York City Marathon 17:21

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Today is Saturday, September 13, 2025 and on this day in 1970, Gary Muhrcke won the first ever New York City marathon. In this very special pod-ception episode, I’ll sit down with Alex Granata of the Allie G Show as we talk all about that first edition of what would grow to become one of the largest marathons in the world. Please check out the Alli…

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Alaska’s Inukuns: True Crime Meets Paranormal Legend in 'Blood & Myth' 55:49

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On this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers explores the haunting true crime and paranormal story behind Blood & Myth, the new Hulu original documentary now streaming. Aaron speaks with Blood & Myth director Kahlil Hudson and author/executive producer James Dommek Jr.about the violent crimes that shook a remote Native village in Northern …

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September 12, 2014 - Murderer/Olympian Oscar Pistorius found guilty 16:15

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Today is Friday, September 12, 2025, and on this day in 2014, darling of the London Paralympic Games turned murderer Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of causing the death of Reeva Steenkamp 19 months before. It is #FueledFriday, which mean's that today's episode is sponsored by Fuel Goods! This is the sports nutrition marketplace and monthly subscr…

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September 11, 2012 - Underwater marathon world record set by Mike Studer 27:57

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Today is Thursday, September 11, 2025 and on this day in 2012, American physiotherapist Dr. Mike Studer set a new world record for the underwater marathon at his clinic in South Salem, Oregon. In this episode, we’ll hear from Studer himself about how he prepared for this challenge, why he did it, and what surprising components made the feat harder …

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September 10, 1972 - Frank Shorter wins Olympic Marathon for Team USA 45:42

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Today is Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 and on this day in 1972, American Frank Shorter won gold at Olympic Marathon in Munich, less than a minute after an imposter had attempted to claim the victory as his own. In this episode, we’ll meet with Frank himself to hear his memories of that day that are way more interesting than the kid who tried to o…

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Sept 9, 2000 - inline skater Chad Hedrick wins Berlin Marathon 40:05

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Today is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 and on this day in 2000, American skating champion Chad Hedrick won the inline skating division at the Berlin Marathon. In this episode, we’ll learn more about the world’s largest inline marathon, as well as the only Abbott World Major with a skating division, and then sit down for a conversation with Hedrick h…

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September 8, 1881 - Harry Hillman is born 10:18

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Today is Monday, September 8, 2025, and on this day in 1881, future three-time Olympian, longtime Dartmouth and US Olympic track and field coach, and co-developer of a safer hurdle Harry Hillman was born in Brooklyn, New York. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good friend Rob Garcia, who many know by his own ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠po…

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September 7, 1965 - Uta Pippig is born 8:04

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Today is Sunday, September 7th, 2025, and on this day in 1965, 3-time Berlin Marathon champion Uta Pippig was born in Leipzig, East Germany. In this episode we will learn more about her early life at the epicenter of the Cold War, and how that first Berlin win in 1990 began an incredible career with 7 World Marathon Major wins in 7 years. This epis…

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September 6, 1907 - 61-time Boston Marathoner Johnny A Kelley is born 13:25

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Today is Saturday, September 6th, 2025, and on this day in 1907, Boston Marathon legend John A Kelley was born in Medford, Massachusetts. In this episode, we’ll hear how as a young man, Kelley made a name for himself as a two-time Boston Marathon champion, and then dive into how his running career evolved over the decades, ending with his 58th Bost…

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Strange Harvest: Cosmic Horror, Mr. Shiny, and New Terror 47:25

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On this episode of Talking Strange, host Aaron Sagers dives into the terrifying world of Strange Harvest (now streaming on demand), the new horror film blending serial killer chills with cosmic dread. Aaron is joined by Stuart Ortiz, co-writer/director of the cult hit Grave Encounters, and Jesse J. Clarkson, who both designed the eerie production a…

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September 5, 2008 - Prison Release for Marion Jones after BALCO doping scandal 14:16

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Today is Friday, September 5, 2025, and on this day in 2008, disgraced sprinter Marion Jones completed a 6-month prison stint for her involvement in the BALCO doping scandal and a linked check-fraud scheme. In this episode, we'll discuss Jones's athletic career pre-scandal, how the how the crimes and punishment played out, and what Jones has done t…

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September 4, 1972 - Kipchoge Keino wins Olympic gold in 3,000m steeplechase 29:13

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Today is Thursday, September 4th, 2025 and on this day in 1972, Kenyan superstar Kipchoge Keino won Olympic gold in the men’s 3,000 meter steeplechase, setting a new Olympic record in the process. In this very special pod-ception episode, I am joined by Tommy McClellan, host of the Laugh and Run Podcast, and together we break down Keino’s backgroun…

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September 3, 1947 - Boston Marathon champion Ronald MacDonald dies 7:46

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Today is Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and on this day in 1947, Nova Scotia and the tightly knit and still-small running community mourned the death of Ronald J MacDonald, husband, father, country doctor, proud Canadian, Olympian, and winner of the 2nd-ever Boston Marathon. This episode and every single other was edited and produced by my good frie…

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Disney’s Beak and Barrel, Halloween Horror Nights, and Queen Mary Hauntings 31:16

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Step into the spooky side of theme parks and haunted legends with Aaron Sagers on this episode of Talking Strange! First, Aaron takes you inside his exclusive sneak preview of The Beak and Barrel, the brand-new Pirates of the Caribbean bar at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. From pirate lore to Easter eggs from the films, discover why this swashb…

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September 2, 1960 - Wilma Rudolph wins first of 3 gold medals at Rome Olympics 9:32

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Today is Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 and on this day in 1960, Wilma Rudolph won the first of 3 gold medals she would earn at the Rome Olympics. In this episode, we’ll learn more about Rudolph’s sickly childhood,and hear how she overcame the odds to become the fastest woman in the world. It's #Tattoosday, and listeners of Today in Running History c…

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September 1, 1980 - Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope ends 38:54

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Today is Monday, September 1st, 2025 and on this day in 1980, Canadian athlete and activist Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope after running for 143 days and making it 3,339 miles and raising more than $1 million for the Cancer Society. In this episode, we will learn more about Fox and how he turned his own battle with osteosarcoma into a movemen…

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August 31, 1904 - Tswana tribesmen Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane return to Africa after running the Olympic marathon 12:42

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Today is Sunday, August 31st, 2025, and on this day in 1904, Tswana tribesmen Jan Mashiani and Len Taunyane departed St Louis after having competed in the Olympic Marathon the previous day. In this episode, we’ll learn more about how Mashiani and Taunyane became the first Black athletes of any country to compete in the Games, what obstacles they ov…

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August 30, 1904 - rat poison, hitchhiking, & a mid-race nap at the Olympic Marathon in St. Louis 41:28

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Today is Saturday, August 30th, 2025 and on this day in 1904, 32 men ran the marathon at the St. Louis Olympics. In this very special pod-ception episode, I am joined by St. Louis resident and host of the Happy Pace podcast, Elaine Sims, and we will discuss every bizarre detail of the first Olympic marathon run on American soil. You can check out t…

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August 29, 2004 - Vanderlei de Lima attacked during Olympic marathon (but wins bronze) 12:16

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Today is August 29, 2025, and on this day in 2004, Vanderlei de Lima finished third in the 2004 Olympic marathon in Athens, behind Italy’s Stefano Baldini and American Meb Keflezighi, the latter of whom won Team USA’s first medal in the marathon since 1976. In this episode, we’ll look back on the event’s medalists, who refused to be derailed by the…

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August 28, 1981 - 3rd mile world record in 9 days between Sebastian Coe & Steve Ovett 10:08

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Today is Thursday, August 28th, 2025 and on this day in 1981, English phenom Sebastian Coe reclaimed his mile world record from fellow Brit Steve Ovett, marking the third time the duo had traded the record in just 9 days. In this episode we’ll learn more about the 2 men who dominated middle distance running for the first half of the 1980s, the 5 ti…

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August 27, 1983 - first Leadville 100 50:37

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Today is Wednesday, August 27th, and on this day in 1983, Ken Chlouber and Merlilee Maupin hosted the first Leadville Trail 100 in Leadville, Colorado. In this episode, we’ll talk to Ken and Merilee about how they turned their small mining town into the home of one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the United States. This episode and every singl…

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August 26, 1988 - Hillary Allen is born 35:30

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Today is Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 and on this day in 1988, American trail runner Hillary Allen was born. In this episode, we’ll be joined by Allen herself to discuss how she got into running in the first place, talk about her near-fatal fall back in 2017, and hear how she put the pieces back together and to become one of the top mountain trail ru…