Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Kenny Bednarek, Lachlin Kennedy, and Donovan Bailey's Power Ranking for the week of June 3, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss the great season South Africa's Akani Simbine is having, the wonderful women of Jamaica, Canada's Andre De Grasse, Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, and Donovan responds to fighting words from Canada's current men's 4x100m relay team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred's world-leading run at the Tom Jones Invitational, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's debut, and they preview the Diamond League for the men's 100m and the women's 200m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the excellence of African sprinters, especially Akani Simbine, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Letsile Tebogo, and how South Africa can win the 4x100m relay. Oh yes, and there is Gout Gout talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss their absence and introduce season five of the program by recapping the current state of track and who they're keeping an eye on. This is the definitive track podcast with fantastic insight from 100m champ and one-time fastest man in the world Donovan Bailey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo put a wrap on the Diamond League final from Brussels and recap the seasons of Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Ackeem Blake, Letsile Tebogo while setting up the next season in track. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo recap the track events at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Athletes discussed include Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson, Fred Kerley, Letsile Tebogo, Oblique Seville, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kenny Bednarek, Gabby Thomas, Andre De Grasse and the 4x100m Canadian relay team. Also, bonus Breaking talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympic track events - who are the players to watch? Discussed in this episode is Noah Lyles running a personal best 9.81, Gabby Thomas running a meet record in London, Kishane Thompson, Akani Simbine, Letsile Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, Quincy Wilson, Julien Alfred, Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-Smith, Oblique Seville, Fred Kerley, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Andre De Grasse, Sha'Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Melissa Jefferson, Kenny Bednarek, and others! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred securing her first Diamond League victory in 10.85, Letsile Tebogo cruising in the men's 200m in Monaco, Benjamin Richardson's 9.86, and the final tuneups before the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan breaks down how Canada won the 4x100m relay in Atlanta back in 1996. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson backs up his Jamaican Trails vwin with another victory in Hungary (9.91), Ferdinand Omanyala, the latest on Shericka Jackson's injury, will the Americans sweep the men's 100m and 200m in Paris, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, whether Usain Bolt's 100m record is in jeopardy, and Andre De Grasse's 200m victory. The Paris 2024 Olympics are almost here, and Donovan Bailey is here to bring you up to speed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson's world-leading 9.77 in Jamaica (Donovan called itt!), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record in 400m hurdles, Quincy Wilson becoming the youngest male US track Olympian, Canada's Andre DeGrasse and Audrey Leduc solidify their spot on the Olympic team. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason talk Euros, Copa and Bronny James. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about the US Olympic Trials with Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and Quincy Wilson, the Jamaica Olympic Trials with Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, and the Canadian Olympic Trials with Andre Degrasse, Aaron Brown, Audrey Leduc Eliezer Adjibi, and a strong field team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Ferdinand Omanyala's 9.79, Marcell Jacobs running under 10 seconds as predicted by Donovan, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's 11.15, Erriyon Knighton, and the US and Jamaican Trials. The life of Willie Mays is celebrated with a touching tribute off the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Marcell Jacobs and his 100m win in the European Championship, whether he can repeat in Paris, Fred Kerley's controversial DNS, Elaine Thompson-Herah's disappointing result in New York City, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Louie Hinchliffe and they remember Jerry West. In the Anchor Leg, they talk NBA, Tiger Woods, Jamaica and Usain Bolt, who says his records are safe for now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Oblique Seville's big win in Jamaica and which men could win the 100m and 200m in Paris, Julien Alfred's 10.78, how the women look heading into Paris, why Donovan believes in Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, how Canada with Andre De Grasse is looking, and Shannon Sharpe's recent comments about Bolt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's 200m potential, Akani Simbine's world leading 100m time in Atlanta, Letsile Tebogo, Noah Lyles, and when sprinters turn it on in anticipation of the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running 'Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk track and pay respect to the late great Darren Dutchyshen. Sprinters discussed include Kenny Bednarek, Zharnel Hughes, Marie-Josée Ta Lou and Christopher Morales Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Shericka Jackson, Sha'Carri Richardson, the US relay team's dominance, De Grasse and more track leading up to Paris. Donovan also reveals his sex policy before major events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this second episode of season four of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason break down April's track events on the road to Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this season four premiere of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason set up this Olympics season of track with a little NBA and NCAA and Masters talk sprinkled in for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason wrap up the 2023 World Athletics Championships from Budapest. See you in October for season 4! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss all the 2023 World Athletics Championships action from Budapest thus far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason make their predictions for the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. They break down the women and men's 100m, 200m and 400m track events, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan Bailey sets us up for the World Championships in Budapest by listing his 12 sprinters to watch. Jason Portuondo co-hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the Istvan Gyulai Memorial in Székesfehérvár, Hungary where Julien Alfred stunned American Sha'Carri Richardson to win the women's 100m in 10.89, Shericka Jackson's win in the 200m, Yohan Blake's win in the men's 100m, the Silesia Diamond League 2023 with wins from Akani Simbine and Sha'Carri Richardson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason breakdown the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, especially Cravont Charleston's surprise win the in the men's 100m, Sha'Carri Richardson's win in the women's 100m, Erriyon Knighton and Gabby Thomas's wins in the 200m, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone before diving into the 2023 Jamaican Outdoor Track and Field Championships, especially Shericka Jackson, Rohan Watson and Andrew Hudson. In the Anchor Leg they talk about the actor's strike, The Espy's, Mexico v. Panama in soccer and Kristaps Porziņģis's deal with the Celtics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason dive deep into the world of track by visiting the 62nd Ostrava Golden Spike in the Czech Republic, the 2023 Stockholm and Lausanne Diamond League meets. They also make their predictions for the American and Jamaican track and field championships.In the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason discuss Fred VanVleet signing with Houston Rockets, the Australian / UK cricket controversy at The Ashes, and the Tour de France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the NYC Grand Prix, including Zharnel Hughes's lightning fast 100m, Noah Lyles, Aleia Hobbs, Abby Steiner, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Cordell Tinch, Elaine Thompson-Herah and others as they countdown to Budapest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this Juneteenth episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason cover track in-depth, specifically Erriyon Knighton, Marie Josee Ta Lou, and Wayde van Niekerk. During the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason discuss recent comments from Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Ja Morant's suspension, Max Verstappen, Paul for Beals, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason dive deep into the world of track, specifically Noah Lyles, Marcell Jacobs, Gabby Thomas, Abby Steiner, Marileidy Paulino, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Issam Asinga, and NCAA with Texas and Julien Alfred dominating. In the Anchor Leg, they chat about the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets, Amanda Nunes, Nick Taylor and Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk track with highlights from Shericka Jackson, Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman, Fred Kerley, Faith Kipyegon, Femke Bol and others. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan talks about the NBA Finals, the PGA / LIV merger, the passing of Jim Hines, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason pay respect to the Queen of Soul Tina Turner and talk track. Specifically, Fred Kerley, Shericka Jackson, Akeem Blake, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and others. The Anchor Leg includes chatter about the Heat beating the Celtics in game 7, racism in tennis and soccer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Donovan's involvement in a bid to buy the Ottawa Senators of the NHL, everything you need to know about track including races won by Christian Coleman, Abby Steiner, Fred Kerley, Alana Reid, and Oblique Seville, as well as NBA playoffs, Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko, the PGA Championship, NFL and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Donovan's crates of vinyl before diving deep into the world of track with Sha'Carri Richardson's easy win in the 200m at the 2023 Kip Keino Classic, Ferdinand Omanyala's world-leading time of 9.84 seconds in the men's 100m, Canada's Aaron Brown's win the 200m, Marie Josée Ta Lou and the University of Texas team.During the Anchor Leg, Donovan talks Ja Morant, the NBA playoffs, boxing, soccer, PGA Championship, The Preakness and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's excellence, the tragic loss of Tori Bowie, Fred Kerley, Andre DeGrasse, more track and field, the Lakers leading the Warriors in the NBA playoffs, more hoops, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica leaving the monarchy, the Kentucky Derby, Tiger Woods, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the NBA playoffs, Donovan razzes Jason over his Bucks prediction, all series are discussed in detail, track & field, Donovan pays respect to Eric Thomas and Calvin Davis, the Maple Leafs finally winning a playoff round, Lamar Davis's NFL contract, Kentucky Derby predictions, UFC, Snoop Dogg, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the passing of Harry Belafonte, the rise of 18-year-old sprinter Issam Asinga, the incomparable Shericka Jackson, Ackeem Blake, Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia in the "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This" bout, the wild and wonderful NBA Playoffs, the Raptors parting ways with Nick Nurse, Aaron Rodgers, Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, soccer, the amazing Sir Mo Farah and Joe Biden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about how music inspires Donovan each and every day, the NBA playoffs, track and field, Jalen Hurts and his big contract, Deshaun Watson, soccer, MLB, OBJ and a sobering conversation about gun violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Alex Pereira over Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, Sha'Carri Richardson's 10.57 second 100 meter at the Miramar Invitational, Oblique Seville's 9.95, the NBA play-ins, the NBA playoffs, the WNBA draft, Mo Farah, Tiger Woods, Champion's League, MLB and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason discuss the Women and Men's March Madness finals, Donovan has something to get off his chest re: Caitlin Clark v. Angel Reese, UCONN's dominance, track and field, Jamaican teenagers Bouwahjgie Nkrumie and Alana Reid's record run, the Canadian men's 4x100 relay, The Masters, NBA, MLB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, transgender athletes in track & field, LeBron James, NBA, Willis Reed, the Nashville school shooting, MLB, WBC, soccer and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, NBA predictions, Ja Morant, Andrew Wiggins, UFC, NFL, WBC, Dick Fosbury and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, NFL, track, Tyreek Hill, curling, golf, soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason talk track, NBA, Fred VanVleet's comments about the refereeing, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant's injury, Charmaine Crooks, the WNBA, NFL and Tiger Woods before he and Jason speak with Jully Black. Don't miss Jully's Running Things debut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather, indoor track, Marcell Jacobs, the depth of Jamaican talent, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving in Dallas, the Suns, the hate Jully Black has received because she modified O Canada, soccer, golf, NFL and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Mac McClung's slam dunk competition win, Jully Black's modification to O Canada, track, Tiger Woods, the passing of hurdler Greg Foster, Russell Westbrook, NFL, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win over Jason's Eagles, Rihanna's halftime show, track and field, the NBA, LeBron James, Black History Month, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Beyonce, Black History Month, the historic all-Black Super Bowl QB matchup, NBA, Kyrie Irving, indoor track, LeBron James, Tom Brady and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about Donovan's trip to Saskatoon before they discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols, the second retirement of Tom Brady, track and field, Aaron Rodgers, NBA, reggae and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason reminisce about Donovan's 100m gold medal victory in Atlanta before they dive into the NFL playoff picture, making their picks for the conference finals, Usain Bolt, Sha'Carri Richardson, transgender women in track and field, NBA, boxing, tennis, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Usain Bolt's unfortunate financial situation, which has disgusted Donovan, the NFL playoffs, whether Tom Brady should retire, Aaron Rodgers, Donovan's predictions, NBA, golf, footie and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.