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In this episode, we kick things off by examining an ambitious infrastructure proposal that could dramatically reshape freight movement in the South. An influential coalition is leveraging the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern mega-merger to demand a massive freight rail bypass around Atlanta that would free up track for passenger trains and thin out the city's legendary traffic congestion. The six-billion-dollar project would divert eighty percent of freight trains onto a U-shaped route, opening capacity for fourteen commuter rail lines and offering a far cheaper alternative to the ninety billion dollars Georgia would otherwise need to spend on highway expansion by 2050. Next, we shift over to the rails to discuss a brazen cargo theft in California's Mojave Desert that illustrates how quickly high-value freight can disappear. San Bernardino County deputies recovered over $150,000 in New Balance shoes after reports of people breaking into BNSF boxcars near Daggett, an unincorporated community east of Barstow along I-95. Authorities arrested a suspect following a traffic stop and foot pursuit, underscoring how rail cargo theft can move high-value inventory from a railcar to a highway within minutes. Finally, we cover the passing of an American icon who made professional drivers part of her final business chapter. Country music legend Dolly Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville at age 80, just two months after making a surprise appearance at the grand opening of Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee. The facility, located about an hour south of Nashville, was designed specifically for professional drivers and featured truck parking, fuel, showers, laundry, restaurants, and a dog park, reflecting Parton's decades spent touring the country by bus. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrea and Matt kick things off with early impressions of the Nike Pegasus Plus 2 before diving into another round of Buy or Sell. They debate whether the New Balance SC Elite v6 is the best super shoe the brand has ever made, whether the Clifton Pro deserves the title of best Clifton, and if the Topo Specter 3 stands as the brand's best shoe yet. Want your buy/sell take on the next episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:14 - Nike Pegasus Plus 2 first thoughts7:22 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs21:10 - Buy or Sell: the SC Elite v6 is the best super shoe New Balance has ever made30:28 - The Clifton Pro is the best Clifton35:20 - The Specter 3 is Topo's best shoe41:46 - The Specter Elite is better than the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper for the marathon45:14 - ATPU is better than PEBA49:30 - Rockers are specific to certain foot strikes1:02:16 - The SC Rebel should replace the Rebel1:10:08 - Wrap-up
Harry Sanders is the founder of StudioHawk, an SEO agency that helps businesses around the world get found online. He talks about going from sleeping under a bridge at 17 to building a company that works with major brands including Fujifilm and New Balance and discusses how AI is reshaping his industry and the future of search. Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Niamh McDermott You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk(Picture: Harry Sanders)
Designer Salehe Bembury turns sneakers into stories — like a sunset-colored shoe and footwear with a hiking whistle in the heel. In conversation with TED's Cloe Shasha Brooks, Bembury walks through some of his most coveted drops (for Crocs, New Balance, Versace and more) and breaks down the risk-taking behind his work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, Karen, Megan, and Rachel cover running on vacation when you're the only one training, swimming as cross training, Strava etiquette, how to approach racing a half during marathon training, and lots more.Megan also opens up about her past struggles with nutrition and fueling, how her relationship with food changed after college, what helped her find a healthier approach, and the advice she has for listeners. The Chicks also share their thoughts on the new stroller mile world record, break down Molly the hamster's viral Strava mileage, and give a few shoe recs._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: OOFOS OOmega OOahh SlideRachel: Birkenstock Arizona EVA EssentialsMegan: Saucony Endorphin Speed 5_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
Subscribe to Throwing Fits on Patreon. Hej! This week, Jimmy and Larry are coming to you from Copenhagen Fashion Week, cutting another on the road instant classic straight from the hotel bed on partying with the people who make your clothes only makes you wanna wear them more, armrest Klonopins, the curious case of an entire Hydro Flask evaporating at 35,000 feet, did you know planes come with built in apnea machines, the joys of working out with friends, watching real masters shop, wearing a polo and jeans to a very fancy gala, the best ramen outside of Tokyo, nothing beats some good bread and butter, embarrassingly waiting 45 minutes to eat Dua Lipa's favorite chicken sandwich, is indoor smoking actually disgusting, Georgian beer branding, Danes don't seal their floors while the Dutch steal theirs, mfpen celebrate 10 years with a fashion show and a New Balance collab, and much more.
It's just Karen and Rachel this week! The two get into plenty of marathon talk, life updates, and a conversation about the emotional side of injury recovery.They recap Karen's apartment move, Rachel's trip back to Notre Dame for a wedding, and why they both signed up for the McKirdy Micro Marathon. They also break down early morning workout routines, pre-run fueling, how to modify workouts without changing their purpose, and why laying everything out the night before might be the ultimate marathon training tip.Plus, Rachel shares the biggest milestone of her injury recovery so far (her first completely pain-free day after 12 weeks away from running!) and the two answer a listener question about the mental side of long-term injuries, offering advice, perspective, and encouragement for anyone navigating a setback of their own._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: HOKA Mach X 3Rachel: The North Face Back-To-Berkeley Hiking Boots_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
She built a global fitness brand without investors, business degree, or plans for becoming an entrepreneur.When Eliza Shirazi graduated from UMass, she thought she'd spend her career working in public health. Fitness classes were simply a side hustle—a way to make a little extra money after work.Over the next decade, that side hustle became Kick It by Eliza, a kickboxing-inspired worldwide fitness community that has transformed thousands of lives through live events, instructor certifications, social media content to her 25,000 Instagram followers, online memberships, and partnerships/appearances with brands like New Balance, NBC's "The Today Show," POPSUGAR, and more.But as is often the case, things don't always appear as they seem.In this conversation with host Troy Farkas, Portsmouth's Shirazi opens up about the rejection that's shaped her, the sponsorship deal she lost just when everything seemed to be working, the imposter syndrome she felt training in the boxing ring with George Foreman's son, the nerves she felt before making the biggest media appearances of her life, and the terrifying uncertainty of watching the pandemic threaten everything she'd spent years building.This episode, which is presented by Degree Wellness Seacoast, is about much more than fitness. It's about betting on yourself before anyone else does, learning to separate your own dreams from everyone else's expectations, embracing rejection as a competitive advantage, and discovering that the biggest opportunities often arrive disguised as your worst setbacks.In this episode, you'll learn:Why losing her biggest sponsorship became the catalyst for her greatest growthHow George Foreman's son helped her overcome imposter syndromeThe surprising business lesson behind building a fiercely loyal communityHow one YouTube workout unexpectedly changed the trajectory of her careerWhat the pandemic taught her about resilience and reinventionThe simple goal-setting framework she uses to stay motivated during overwhelming seasonsWhy rejection is one of the most valuable assets an entrepreneur can haveTroubling health trends and why she refuses to lean into themSUPPORT SEACOAST STORIES:Visit the NEW SeacoastStories.com for our newsletter & LIMITED-TIME summer merch drop!Follow Seacoast Stories on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify to get our new episodes every week.UPCOMING EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club: The club that's regularly attracting ~100 people heads to Amesbury, Mass. on Wednesday, August 5, and back to Portsmouth on Wednesday, August 19! Book your seat at the table here.SPONSORS:Degree Wellness Seacoast: A new all-on-one recovery center is coming to North Hampton, N.H! Learn more about becoming a founding member here.Budget Blinds of the Seacoast! Custom blinds, shades, and shutters reasonably priced and professionally installed.CHAPTERS:Introducing Eliza Shirazi (00:00)Working in public health (04:56)Instructing as a side hustle (06:15)Pursuing fitness full-time (09:16)Training boxing w/ George Foreman's son (10:25)Signing a deal with New Balance (13:40)The evolution of Kick It By Eliza (21:55)Asking New Balance for more money (26:10)The POPSUGAR video that blew her up (28:35)Full details on the Degree Wellness Seacoast founding membership (34:10)Check out Budget Blinds of the Seacoast to make your home more private (35:30)Changing her business during the pandemic (36:38)Navigating online criticism (41:35)The explosion of her virtual business (44:10)Appearing on The TODAY Show (47:12)Moving to Portsmouth in 2021 (52:20)The many revenue streams of her business (57:22)Advice for entrepreneurs in the early stages (01:01:18)Troubling health-and-wellness trends (01:03:10)
All the Chicks are finally back together! In today's episode, Rachel shares an update on her injury recovery, the mental challenges of being sidelined, and how she's basically become a full-time swimmer. Megan is thriving in marathon training, discovering the joy of stroller runs with her daughter, and finally feeling like herself again after a breakthrough workout. Karen is back on the track after her own injury setback and learning the value of holding back even when you're feeling strong.Plus, the Chicks dive into a new study showing that men are nearly twice as likely as women to "hit the wall" in the marathon. They break down the science and some of their thoughts.They also answer a listener question about being ghosted by an "inclusive" run club, and debate what makes someone look like a serious runner (Garmin vs. Apple Watch, spikes vs. super shoes, gels vs. chews)._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Megan: Saucony Triumph 23Karen: Hoka Cielo X1 2.0Rachel: Eberjay Frida - The Whip Stitch Cami and Shorts Set_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
Nathan and Matt dig into the mailbag after sharing early thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel and SC Elite v6 in this week's In For Testing. They cover a wide range of your questions, including whether unworn shoes age in storage, what makes a good all-terrain "safe" shoe, the biomechanical differences between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and whether it's worth rotating flexible shoes with stiffer, rockered ones, and much more. Want your mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SUMMERDOCS (for July) and AUGDOR10 (for August) to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:46 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs9:54 - Thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel15:32 - New Balance SC Elite v621:32 - Do shoes age when stored without being worn?24:00 - Good all-around, all-terrain "safe" shoes26:34 - The difference between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and their biomechanical effects34:50 - Is it helpful to rotate flexible shoes with stiff, rockered shoes?40:34 - Does everyone with low arches need stability shoes?44:46 - Can big toe stiffness cause arch pain?48:24 - Is there a shoe similar to the New Balance 860?50:20 - Super shoes with some stability53:04 - Best shoes with arch support56:14 - Wrap-up
Sneaker History Podcast - Sneakers, Sneaker Culture and the Business of Footwear
Mike is flying solo for another Coffee Time Kicks episode, and he brought a good one. He sits down with photographer and content creator Adham Abousalem, better known as Chef Doomy, for an honest conversation about building a craft instead of chasing a following.They get into why this wave of oversaturated releases is quietly handing power back to the collector, what actually makes someone a sneakerhead (it has nothing to do with brand loyalty), and how New Balance helped make comfortable runners cool again in a post-Yeezy world.Adham shares his origin, from collecting dubstep band tees and borrowing a friend's camera to becoming one of the most respected shooters in the space. He talks openly about how COVID drained his motivation, why ComplexCon changed his trajectory, and why shaking a hand still beats sending a DM.Then there's the Ronnie Fieg moment. Adham explains how a genuine, no-agenda conversation at an All-Star weekend Kith panel led to Ronnie gifting him a 1-of-36 Kith x Nike Air Max 95 in "Beetroot," with a handwritten note he won't forget.It is a real conversation about doing the work for the love of it, staying positive, and letting the opportunities come when they come.Follow Chef Doomy: @chefdoomy on Instagram and Twitter/X.New here? Subscribe to the Sneaker History Podcast, leave a review, and tell us your favorite Kith release or your favorite Chef Doomy photo in the comments.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Donate Through Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sneakerhistoryBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/nickengvallEarly Access, Exclusive Videos, and Content On Patreon: https://patreon.com/sneakerhistorySneaker Business Insights: https://www.thesneakernewsletter.comTrack Your Collection: https://www.sneakerhistory.com/archive/If you are interested in advertising to our audience, contact us: podcast@sneakerhistory.com[Links contain affiliate links; we may receive a small commission if you purchase after clicking a link. A great way to support the pod!]—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––—––––Our podcast is proudly...Recorded on Riverside: http://www.riverside.fm/?via=sneakerhistoryHosted & Distributed By Captivate: https://bit.ly/3j2muPbDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/
Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:New Balance May Donate Shuttered Factory to the Town it VacatedAbout two years ago, New Balance announced plans to close its plant in Norridgewock, Maine. The move surprised pretty much everyone because the shoemaker is known for its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.Ammo Factory Fails to Produce Any Shells After $469M Army InvestmentAfter sending many, many shells to Ukraine, the Army tasked General Dynamics and its existing ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, with manufacturing 30,000 M795 High Explosive 155 mm shells each month by October 2025. But a new report said the plant hasn't produced a single shell in two years of operation.Northwestern Engineers Made a ‘Phantom' Drone That Vanishes in Plain SightEngineers at Northwestern University have created a drone that appears to vanish in plain sight after it takes flight. The Phantom Twist is a drone that uses a concept called "motion blur" — the effect that makes it seemingly impossible to see fast-spinning blades on fans or Road Runner's legs.In Case You Missed ItPairs of Glasses Are Boosting Productivity in Some Garment FactoriesOperators who received reading glasses also made fewer errors.3D-Printed, Patient-Specific Contact Lenses in Just 20 MinutesIt uses a newly developed silicone material.TRISO-X Plots Massive Advanced Nuclear Fuel Expansion in TennesseeLast week, TRISO-X announced tentative plans to create some 1,140 new jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.
Welcome to Channel Nine. This week we talk about the New Balance Numeric "Southerly" video, we catch up with Chloe Cavell at X Games, Beagle breaks down his clip "Frame By Frame" of Heath Kirchart in TWS Sight Unseen, Lau Willems "THERE" part and much more! Become a Channel Member & Receive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/TheNineClub/joinNew Merch: https://thenineclub.com Sponsored By: AG1: Get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, scoop & bottle of AG Vitamin D3+K2. https://drinkag1.com/nineclub LMNT: Grab a free Sample Pack with 8 flavors when you buy any drink mix or Sparkling. https://drinklmnt.com/nineclub Woodward: Purchase Adult Summer Camp with the code THENINECLUB and receive a $50 discount off of Adult Camp. https://www.woodwardpa.com/weekend-open-ride-sessions/adult-camps Monster Energy: Monster Energy's got the punch you need to stay focused and fired up. https://www.monsterenergy.com Yeti: Built for the wild, Yeti keeps you ready for any adventure. https://www.yeti.com Richardson: Custom headwear for teams, brands, and businesses crafted with quality in every stitch. https://richardsonsports.com Etnies: Get 15% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://etnies.com/NINECLUB éS Footwear: Get 15% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://esskateboarding.com/NINECLUB Emerica: Get 15% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://emerica.com/NINECLUB Find The Nine Club: Website: https://thenineclub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenineclub X: https://www.twitter.com/thenineclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenineclub Discord: https://discord.gg/thenineclub Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nineclub Nine Club Clips: https://www.youtube.com/nineclubclips More Nine Club: https://www.youtube.com/morenineclub I'm Glad I'm Not Me: https://www.youtube.com/chrisroberts Chris Roberts: https://linktr.ee/Chrisroberts Links We Talked About: Lau Willems "THERE" Part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNs82ykORKs New Balance Numeric | Southerly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJhqj5fo35Y Beagle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beagleoneism Chloe Covell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chlo_the_flo Chloe Covell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChloeCovellOfficial Heath Kirchart Sight Unseen - TransWorld SKATEboarding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvqgS2a-Jbs Chris Roberts | The Bomb Hole Episode 256: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_vxS11-8Ts&t=1s Chris Roberts "I Flew To Utah For 11 Hours": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd7cuEaJxf0 Timestamps (00:00:00) Channel Nine (00:01:48) Cat Parents PSA (00:06:32) Catching up with Chloe Covell at X Games New Orleans (00:25:00) New Balance Numeric "Southerly" video (00:36:54) Our Sponsor: Woodward Adult Camp (00:39:41) Frame By Frame featuring Beagle (Heath Kirchart Clip) (00:59:37) Crob on the Bombhole podcast (01:05:03) Lau Willems "THERE" part (01:13:33) Wrapping out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a week for running as Josh Kerr does the unthinkable in breaking the mile world record. Thomas also does the unthinkable by attempting the Presidential Traverse in adverse conditions, but manages to make it out alive with some stories to tell. We also run down the New Balance SC Rebel v1, an all-new super trainer coming in August for $200. ASICS GRIT PARTY DETAILSWhat: 3-mile group run followed by after partyWhen: Saturday, July 25 @ 11:30 a.m. (3-mile group run, after party starts at 12)Where: Hampden Yards, 3601 Hickory Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211Who: You and your family and friendsCost: FREESUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built around your sleep position and preferences — so you wake up recovered and ready to run. We use them every night and you should too. Find your perfect pillow at lagoonsleep.com/believeLMNT The temperatures are climbing up and up, which means you need more salt than you think you do. Crisp and refreshing, all LMNT flavors deliver 1000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg magnesium. Or, opt for the sparkling slim cans with half of everything you get in the standard packets. And if you're an insider, you can get the limited-edition Pink Lemonade. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop
"I am pro people and I am pro human rights." It's surgery week! I had a prophylactic laparoscopic bilateral salpingo oophorectomy on Monday (I had my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed), and I'm trying very hard this week to rest and recover. Before going into surgery, though, I answered some listener questions here. This might be the longest, least cohesive Ask Ali ever. Sorry! A lot going on at the moment. Love ya! SPONSORS: Superhero Muffins: Click here and use code SUPERALI15 to get 15% off the Superhero Muffin mix of your choice! New Balance. Click here to get your hands on the beautiful, just-released, hot pink Ellipse Breathe sneakers. What a dream! IN THIS EPISODE: Work & career questions (2:10) Motherhood & parenting questions (22:55) Cancer questions (41:25) Running questions (1:00:35) Personal questions (1:18:50) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
In today's episode, Megan and Karen dive into one of the biggest moments in running history. They unpack Josh Kerr's mile world record, why his confidence paid off, and what makes the mile such a universally beloved event.Megan also shares stories from an action-packed weekend at Fanatics Fest, including judging WWE superstar entrances, seeing Noah Lyles compete, and unexpectedly meeting Justin Bieber. Karen celebrates a milestone with her iron levels, reflects on attending a race she was originally supposed to run, and the two discuss how to adapt marathon training when life gets hectic.Plus: post-marathon shoe recommendations, ideal workout schedules, Justin Bieber nostalgia, and why sometimes running less is actually the smartest training decision._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Megan: Nike Pegasus 41Karen: Hoka Clifton 11_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
#ChrisDistefano #StandUp #comedy Chris is back in the Chaos Bus talking about everything from parenting anxiety and possibly starting anxiety medication to why he may never buy another house again. He also breaks down his upcoming Ireland trip, airline disasters, New Balance drama, physical therapy, Colombia bachelor party stories, bringing back Hey Babe, parenting in the age of smartphones, and why he's officially done with beaches. Leave a comment letting us know: Would you let your 11-year-old have a phone? Are you Team Beach or Team Pool? Should Chris move in two years? Subscribe for new episodes every week. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back to the Chaos Bus 01:30 Comedy tour updates & why 4 PM shows are the future 03:45 Chris says he'll never buy another house again 05:00 Achilles injury, physical therapy & New Balance debate 07:00 Could Hey Babe return? 09:00 Ireland trip planning & airline point disaster 16:30 Calling Jasmine live on the podcast 21:20 BlueChew Ad 22:30 Rumble Wallet Ad 24:05 Parenting anxiety gets real 29:00 Should kids have smartphones? 32:00 HBO's Neighbors and nightmare neighbors 34:00 Team Pool vs Team Beach 36:35 Colombia bachelor party stories 40:00 Tourist safety, scams & why a local guide is essential 43:55 Wrapping up & Rosario's Deli review UNCUT WILD CONTENT GO HERE
Matt, David, and Nathan bring bracket-style competition to the podcast, seeding a 16-team field of flagship daily trainers — one from each brand — in an homage to the World Cup that just wrapped up. Tune in to listen to them pit these shoes head-to-head and see who's crowned the champion! We want to know who'd be in your bracket or who your champion would be. Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SUMMERDOCS to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:42 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs22:14 - Daily trainers: a bracket face-off24:40 - #1 Asics Novablast vs. #16 Diadora Cellula28:30 - #2 Hoka Clifton vs. #15 Mount to Coast R133:00 - #3 Saucony Ride vs. #14 Altra Experience Flow37:16 - #4 New Balance 1080 vs. #13 Topo Phantom 441:56 - #5 Nike Pegasus vs. #12 Adidas Supernova Rise47:50 - #6 Brooks Ghost vs. #11 Skechers AeroBurst53:12 - #7 Mizuno Waverider vs. #10 Puma Velocity Nitro56:30 - #8 On Cloudsurfer vs. #9 Salomon Aeroglide1:01:11 - Quarterfinals1:07:54 - Semifinals1:12:44 - The Final1:18:52 - Wrap-up
Athletic shoe company New Balance is well known for its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint, so when it announced in 2024 that it would be closing its plant in Norridgewock, Maine, many local officials were surprised.At the time, New Balance leaders said they'd be shifting work from Norridgewock to another Maine plant – in nearby Skowhegan. The Skowhegan plant, which opened in 2025, was intended to serve as its “Central Maine” operation and support the production that was previously taking place under two roofs. Because of the proximity, New Balance said it would transfer all 230 Norridgewock workers to the new facility.The biggest impact, then, was to the community of Norridgewock – a small town whose service sector relied heavily on the plant's workforce for economic activity. However, in a move that may “make it up” to the community, New Balance later made the offer to donate its factory to the town.According to the Bangor Daily News, a Skowhegan-based food company called Maine Grains is interested in the former shoe factory site as a production facility for grain-based bars, cereal and other products.If the town's residents agree to what's been proposed among the companies, then New Balance would give the town the factory – at which point, Norridgewock would segment out 50,000 square feet to transfer to Maine Grains for its production expansion.The other two-thirds of the 170,000 square foot site could be leveraged at the town's discretion, and local officials say their ownership would open up a lot of new avenues for redevelopment. As icing on the cake, New Balance has offered to pay to maintain the currently vacant plant for the next two years, meaning Norridgewock would have a little time to get some plans in place for how it can be used profitably.The town's board has set a special town meeting for July 20th, where residents can cast ballots on whether the community should be authorized to take the donation – though it doesn't require them to seal the deal.The expansion for Maine Grains would create an estimated 15 jobs in Norridgewock, though some officials are remaining cautious as the scenario plays out. Maine State Sen. and Norridgewock resident Brad Farrin said recently he hopes that “in the fever of trying to move this thing forward” that the town and board “dot our I's and cross our T's.”
MARATONA DE JOÃO PESSOA (Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR para ter 10% de desconto)https://cnoar.run/MaraIntJampa2026MARATONA DE SALVADOR 2026 – https://cnoar.run/MaratonaSalvador2026Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR15 para ter 15% de desconto na sua inscriçãoNeste episódio do CNA News, trazemos a apuração sobre a polêmica suposta agressão sofrida por um cinegrafista da RBS durante a Maratona New Balance em Porto Alegre, além das declarações do organizador do evento. Trazemos também novidades sobre revelação de medalhas, provas com inscrições esgotadas, o lançamento da coleção oficial para a Maratona de Berlim e comentários sobre os tênis com placa de carbono.- Houve agressão ao cinegrafista da RBS na Maratona de Porto Alegre? (01:06)- Ações e agenda do Eliud Kipchoge com a New Balance em São Paulo (06:06)- Revelação das medalhas de João Pessoa e Salvador (07:10)- Inscrições esgotadas para a Maratona de Aracaju (08:08)- Coleção Adidas da Maratona de Berlim revelada (09:12)- Leitura de comentários e opiniões sobre tênis (10:36)Nossos cupons e links - https://cnoar.run/cuponsO Corrida no Ar News é produzido diariamente.
The evolution from leather-soled shoes of the 19th century to the sneakers people wear today started slowly, then built momentum. Many of the big names in sneakers today got their start surprisingly early in the process. Research: “A Column for the Girls.” Brooklyn Eagle. July 28, 1895. https://www.newspapers.com/image/50411759/?match=1&terms=%22sand%20shoes%22 Barrett, Jennifer. “The History of Adidas and Puma.” Newsweek. March 13, 2008. https://www.newsweek.com/history-adidas-and-puma-86373 Bisno, Adam. “The search for lost X-patents.” USPTO. July 13, 2022. https://www.uspto.gov/blog/the-search-for-lost-x “Brand Story.” Dunlop. https://www.dunlopboots.com/why-dunlop/brand-story Carpenter, Julia. “Adidas vs. Puma: The Family Rift That Shaped the Sportswear Industry.” History. 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Aug. 8, 1898. https://www.newspapers.com/image/674954692/?match=6&terms=sneaker “Sneakers Latest in Women’s Wear.” The Battle Creek Enquirer. May 18, 1913. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1044420723/?match=1&terms=sneaker “’Sneakers’ the Things.” L'abeille De La Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans Bee). Nov. 11, 1904. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1323250586/?match=1&terms=sneaker “Sneakers – Worldwide.” Statista. https://www.statista.com/outlook/cmo/footwear/sneakers/worldwide Sun, Michael. “‘Everyone owns at least one pair’: $75bn sneaker industry unboxed in Gold Coast exhibition.” The Guardian. Nov. 25, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/nov/26/sneakers-unboxed-hota-shoe-exhibition-gold-coast-queensland-australia Tikkanen, Amy. "history of sneakers". Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-sneakers Turner, Thomas. “The Production and Consumption of Lawn-Tennis Shoes in Late-Victorian Britain.” Journal of British Studies. JULY 2016, Vol. 55, No. 3 (JULY 2016), pp. 474-500. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/26598891 Turner, Thomas. “The Sports Shoe: A History from Field to Fashion.” Bloomsbury. 2019. Umoh, Ruth. “Here’s how much Nike’s billionaire founder paid for the infamous swoosh logo in 1971.” CNBC. Sept. 5, 2018. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/05/heres-how-much-nikes-billionaire-founder-paid-for-its-swoosh-logo.html “Value of the sneakers market worldwide from 2018 to 2030.” Statista. https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1017918/sneakers-market-value-forecast-worldwide/ “Where Basketball was Invented: The History of Basketball.” Springfield College. https://springfield.edu/about/birthplace-of-basketball “40. For a method of attaching leather soles to boots and shoes of India rubber; Wait Webster, city of New York, May 21.” Journal of the Franklin Institute. Volume 14, Issue 6. 1832. Page 391. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0016-0032(32)90275-0. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 199 - Rolando Cantú e Irving Villanueva analizan las historias más importantes rumbo al Training Camp 2026. Platican sobre Trey McBride y su lugar en el Club 99 de Madden, el crecimiento de Marvin Harrison Jr., la confianza en Jordan Burch y la presencia de Jeremiyah Love en el evento de New Balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep. 199 - Rolando Cantú e Irving Villanueva analizan las historias más importantes rumbo al Training Camp 2026. Platican sobre Trey McBride y su lugar en el Club 99 de Madden, el crecimiento de Marvin Harrison Jr., la confianza en Jordan Burch y la presencia de Jeremiyah Love en el evento de New Balance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big life updates in today's episode! Rachel shares her engagement story and everything that made the proposal so memorable, while Megan catches everyone up on her recent move, meeting a new training partner, and some of the races she has coming up on her schedule. The two also discuss track etiquette for newer runners, share their takes on running with sunglasses and whether or not you should race with a watch, and thoughts on evolving as a runner post-college.Plus: Tips on balancing training, work, and motherhood when time is limited._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Megan: Flynn 5050 Shield SunglassesRachel: Women's Vanquisher 2.0 Mirrored Goggles_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
For decades, the world's top soccer players laced up boots made from the skins of wild kangaroos. Manufacturers claimed kangaroo leather offered unmatched performance, and millions of kangaroos were commercially killed across Australia each year to supply the global athletic footwear industry. That story has changed dramatically. In this episode of the Animal Wellness Podcast, host Joseph Grove examines one of the most successful corporate animal-protection campaigns of recent years: the effort to eliminate kangaroo leather from elite soccer. Joining the program are Wayne Pacelle, president of the Center for a Humane Economy, and Ryan Luterman-Sevel, director of social media and the campaign's resident numbers guy. Ryan's detailed research tracked every player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, documenting which boots they wore throughout the tournament. The results were striking. Just four years after kangaroo leather was already beginning to decline, only one player initially appeared to be wearing kangaroo-leather boots at the 2026 World Cup—and by the tournament's later rounds, even that player had switched to synthetic footwear. The conversation explores: Why kangaroo leather became the industry standard for elite soccer boots. How synthetic materials now outperform traditional leather in many respects. The six-year Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign and the strategy behind it. Why major brands including Nike, adidas, Puma, New Balance, ASICS, Mizuno and Diadora moved away from kangaroo leather. How consumer pressure, corporate engagement and legislative advocacy combined to change an entire marketplace. What the disappearance of kangaroo leather at the World Cup means for wildlife conservation and animal welfare. What lessons this campaign offers for future efforts to replace animal-derived products with humane alternatives. The episode also discusses the science of modern performance materials, the myths surrounding kangaroo leather, and how sustained advocacy can produce measurable, global change—even within industries long considered resistant to reform. Whether you're a soccer fan, an advocate for wildlife, or simply interested in how campaigns influence major corporations, this episode offers an inside look at how persistence, data and strategic advocacy helped transform one of the world's most recognizable sporting traditions. Guests Wayne Pacelle President, Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action Ryan Luterman-Sevel Director of Social Media, Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action Learn More Center for a Humane Economy Animal Wellness Action Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaign Subscribe If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with friends and colleagues. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations about the people and campaigns advancing animal protection around the world. The Animal Wellness podcast is produced by Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. It focuses on improving the lives of animals in the United States and abroad through legislation and by influencing businesses to create a more humane economy. The show is hosted by veteran journalist and animal-advocate Joseph Grove. www.animalwellnessaction.org www.centerforahumaneeconomy.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalWellnessAction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AWAction_News Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHumaneCenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalwellnessaction/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforahumaneeconomy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animal-wellness-action/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_6FxM4hD6oS5VSUwsCnNQ
ASICS RUN CHALLENGE | Use o cupom CORRIDANOAR10https://runchallenge.com.brNeste episódio do CNA News, trazemos o posicionamento oficial da organização sobre os problemas operacionais ocorridos na New Balance 42K de Porto Alegre e as mudanças estruturais já anunciadas para a edição de 2027. Além disso, confira o balanço e os resultados da Golden Run do Rio de Janeiro, os detalhes das próximas etapas do circuito Run Challenge, o desmentido sobre o suposto cancelamento da Maratona de Maceió e a apresentação do novo design das camisetas da Maratona de Vitória.- Pronunciamento oficial e mudanças na New Balance 42K de Porto Alegre (00:00:58)- Resultados e bastidores da Golden Run do Rio de Janeiro (00:03:14)- Calendário e cupons para o circuito Asics Run Challenge (00:05:59)- Organizador desmente fake news sobre a Maratona de Maceió (00:06:45)- Novas camisetas e identidade visual da Maratona de Vitória (00:08:12)- Leitura dos comentários dos atletas e debate sobre as provas (00:09:42)Nossos cupons e links - https://cnoar.run/cuponsO Corrida no Ar News é produzido diariamente.
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back for a packed episode. With Preet heading to the stadium on Saturday for the London Diamond League and the aftermath of the Monaco Diamond League, there's a lot to discuss:– World Cup check-in: England squeaked through in a stressful Saturday night match that Preet describes as not fun to watch.– CITIUS MAG x New Balance at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships– Running's baby boom– Emmanuel Wanyonyi, 1000m world record, 1:11.83: Monaco Diamond League. Broke Noah Ngeny's 27-year-old record of 1:11.96 set in Rieti in 1999. Can he inch closer to David Rudisha's 800m WR in London?– Julien Alfred, 21.51 in the women's 200m: Third-fastest women's 200 in history behind Flo-Jo (21.34) and Shericka Jackson (21.41). Why this one is not a shocker and we're living in the best year of the women's 200m with her, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Gabby, MJW, Shericka, plus Adaejah Hodge.– Collen Kebinatshipi goes 43.44 and is now on the conversation for the men's 400m world record, if he can maybe run the first 200m a bit more aggressively. The dream matchup is still Kebinatshipi vs. Samuel Ogazi.– Masai Russell's dominance: The five fastest women's 100 hurdles times of 2026 all belong to Masai Russell. Off the final hurdle, she sometimes begins to celebrate slightly before the line — that tiny relaxation may be the difference between her and the world record.– Agnes Ngetich runs 8:08.95 for No. 3 all-time in the 3000m, but what's up with Faith Kipyegon?– Graham Blanks showcased his best kick against pros in the 5000m in Monaco, which he nearly won.– More from the Monaco Diamond League– Russia was reinstated by the International Olympic Committee but there is still more to be sorted by Seb Coe and World Athletics' stance to keep Russian and Belarusian athletes out until the war in Ukraine ends– Celebrating records by decades rather than all-time to sidestep the doping era problems– Unpacking Josh Kerr's London mile world record attempt now that the full start list has been revealed. Preet argues that most of the field will just get on the fast train with Yared Nuguse as the potential spoiler if Kerr falters. Chris wants Hobbs Kessler to play spoiler from the gun by fighting for the front early.– The women's 800m has been billed as Keely Hodgkinson's world record attempt for months but it should be framed as a comeback race for the Olympic champion. The field is legitimately dangerous with Georgia Hunter-Bell and Femke Bol.+ More____________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSBANDIT: For 2026, Bandit is providing support for any Unsponsored athletes competing at the USATF Outdoor Championships. Every contract includes a release clause so an athlete can sign with a bigger brand the moment an offer lands. 11 Unsponsored alumni have already gone on to deals with some of the largest footwear brands in the world. Competing at USATF Outdoors? Interested? Contact: timrossi@banditrunning.comCORE: The CORE 2 Thermal Sensor takes the guessing out of heat training. It reads your core body temperature in real time - no thermometer, nothing invasive, and you can actually see what's happening inside your body while you train. Take 10% off the CORE 2 with code CITIUS10 at checkout when you visit corebodytemp.com.VELOUS: VELOUS makes recovery footwear designed to help runners bounce back faster between sessions. Their sandals feature Tri-Motion™ Technology: a technical three-density foam system and contoured footbed engineered to cushion impact, support your arches, and help your toes stretch and relax on every step. Run. Recover. Repeat. with VELOUS! Get 20% off your VELOUS order with code CITIUSMAG20 at checkout including FREE Shipping!
For the Glory KC is back with the 186th episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City had a massive week, and they haven't even started playing soccer (officially) yet. The headlines are all around Egyptian and former Liverpool star, Mo Salah, potentially coming to Sporting KC. Sheena and I give our thoughts.But that wasn't the only rumor of the week. Another "$18-20 million" signing was rumored for Brazilian winger Andre Luiz. That's the second player with a fee around $20m tied to Kansas City and the third very expensive move that has been rumored.We talk about the possibility of one of those moves happening, how much Sporting KC have already spent and how long they have to get things done this summer. The team also played a scrimmage against Atlanta United that was live streamed and a few other updates, like the visa status of Emir Karic and Moises Mosquera.In KC Current news, it was one step forward and two steps back. They team faltered badly on the road again. This time against the Orlando Pride. They were short-handed with Michelle Cooper likely being out a few weeks and Temwa Chawinga suffering from an illness that limited her effectiveness. But hey, at least Vanessa DiBernardo is back!Also, if you missed it, Michelle Cooper was fined by the NWSL for wearing New Balance cleats. It's a must-read story from the Athletic (gift link). And the World Cup is over in Kansas City and a week away from crowning a world champion. Four games to go, but let's discuss how we got there. Mostly it was a focus on Argentina and Switzerland (and that Breel Embolo red card), as well as Norway versus England. Sheena also promised you an article about how Norway develops their youth athletes to set them up to be professionals.And here is Sheena embarrassing herself with her USMNT roster knowledge. Sargento? Ricardo Peepee?? Baltano? Chris Williams? Chris Robinson? (How do you think Sheena would do with Sporting KC players?)In the Digital Crawl, we hit a few more topics:The KS Astras are moving to MissouriSKC II get dominatedHere is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro - 0:00Sporting KC - 9:55KC Current - 56:24Kansas City and the World Cup - 1:08:32Digital Crawl - 1:40:43Upcoming GamesFrance vs. Spain, TUES, July 14th at 2:00PM CSTEngland vs. Argentina, WED, July 15th at 2:00PMSporting KC @ St. Louis City, THUR, July 16th at 7:30PMKC Current vs. San Diego Wave, FRI, July 17th at 7:00PM (back home finally!)WC 3rd place, SAT, July 18th at 4:00PMWorld Cup Final, SUN, July 19th at 2:00PMSKC II vs. MNUFC2, SUN, July 19th at 7:00PM (back home!)As a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron.
Neste episódio do CNA News, analisamos tudo o que aconteceu na New Balance 42K de Porto Alegre. Uma prova que entrou para a história pelos resultados impressionantes da elite e pelo recorde absoluto de concluintes, mas que acabou marcada por graves falhas de organização. Corredores enfrentaram muita lama na largada, falta de sinalização que levou os atletas a errarem o percurso e um colapso completo na entrega do guarda-volumes sob muito frio e chuva.- New Balance 42K de Porto Alegre e os tempos históricos da elite (00:00:46)- O crescimento explosivo no número de concluintes da prova (00:03:48)- As principais críticas dos corredores e problemas de estrutura (00:04:20)- Relatos reais dos atletas e erros graves de percurso (00:07:26)- Caos no guarda-volumes e o posicionamento oficial da organização (00:10:39)Nossos cupons e links - https://cnoar.run/cuponsO Corrida no Ar News é produzido diariamente.
Rog and Rory Smith are LIVE from the New Balance Football House to react to Spain's victory over Belgium, including Spain's ability to win without playing their best, the heartbreak of Thibaut Coutois' injury, and the next level that Lamine Yamal can go to. Plus, a look ahead to an action packed day tomorrow which includes Messi's Argentina taking on Switzerland, and the showdown between Erling Haaland's Norway and Harry Kane's England. Check out our Cup Tees in the MiB Shop to commemorate this summer: https://mibcourage.co/4fboQsvJoin us for our next stop on the Match Day Live tour. We'll be in Dallas on July 14 with special guests Emmitt Smith and Daryl Johnston before the first semifinal match: https://mibcourage.co/4ygW1TWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's episode of The Mettleset Podcast is brought to you by New Balance and Dr.stretch. Dr Sarra Lajnef-Taylor made history as the first Tunisian woman to qualify for the Olympics in swimming, competing at London 2012. Since then, she's refused to be defined by one sport, becoming a six-time FINA Masters World Champion, a five-time Guinness World Record holder, a UAE rowing champion, and a medalist in triathlon and obstacle course racing. In this episode, recorded at the Khalifa International Bowling Centre at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, Sarra opens up about leaving Tunisia for France at 15, the punctured lung that nearly cost her the London Games, the mental toll elite sport rarely talks about, and why she's now pushing for athlete safeguarding on the world stage.This is the first of what we hope will be a series of conversations with Sarra, stay tuned for round two.Follow Sarra on Instagram: @sarralajnefofficial
Welcome back to another episode of Private Conversations! This week on Private Conversations, we're breaking down the biggest upcoming sneaker releases and why Nike may be losing its grip on the sneaker industry. We dive into how brands like New Balance, ASICS, HOKA, On-Cloud, and Solomon are gaining momentum while Nike shifted away from major retailers in favor of a direct-to-consumer strategy. We also put Gilberto's viral Birria Balls and Hot Cheetos Burritos to the test, tell some unforgettable Kanye West concert and SXSW stories, and Larry delivers an all-time rant about Pokémon fans, scalpers, and why people keep accusing sneaker stores of ruining the hobby. In this episode we discuss: • The hottest upcoming sneaker releases • Is Nike losing the sneaker war? • Why running brands are dominating right now • Kanye West concert memories & SXSW stories • Trying Gilberto's viral Birria Balls & Hot Cheetos Burritos • Larry vs. Pokémon fans • Sneakers, food, stories, and plenty of chaos New episodes every week. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ► https://www.youtube.com/@prvt.selection LISTEN ON: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/private-conversations/id1641605422?ign-itscg=30200S&ign-itsct=podcast_box_promote_link SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wnDrQiUCPcUErprdaBX2b ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/PrivateSelection ADD US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/prvt.selection/ ALL OF OUR SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/PrivateSelection Follow the Hosts: Ian (@masterchefian) Full Fit Larry (@fullfitlarry) Scotty (@beammmeupscotty) _________________________________________________________________ #PrivateConversations #Sneakers #Streetwear #Podcast
Episode 124 Travis Roberson On February 28th, 2006, 23 year old Travis Roberson went out with friends to celebrate Mardi Gras in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The group of friends was in a bar when it seems Travis got uneasy about two men who had entered the bar, and he left alone to go wait in the vehicle the group had come together in. When his friends arrived back at their car later on, there was no sign of Travis, and he was never seen again. But Travis's case was not a run of the mill case, and he was fearful for his safety. That's because when he vanished, Travis had been cooperating with police and was about to testify against a drug dealer. Travis vanished before he could testify. Complicating matters, is that there was a delay in investigating his disappearance as two different police agencies seemed to pass his case back and forth, and the result was that neither wound up fully investigating it until years later. Although Travis's family does not believe he's still alive, they want to find out what happened to him. In this episode, Travis's sister Sonya discusses the struggle to find answers over the last two decades. When he was last seen, Travis was wearing a blue checkered/plaid button-down shirt, blue jeans, tan New Balance shoes and a green Corona baseball cap. Travis suffered from Epilepsy which required medication. He was described as a White Male standing 6ft1, and weighing 170 pounds with Brown hair and Brown eyes. He had several tattoos, including a snake on his right arm, a face with the tongue out on his right arm, the letters "FTW" on the back of his neck, a bearded man with red eyes on his right arm at the shoulder. If you have information about Travis's case, please contact the Siloam Springs Police Department 479-524-4118 To listen to every episode of Missing Persons early, and ad-free, and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Follow us on social media; https://linktr.ee/missingpersonspodcast ©2026 AbJack Entertainemt- All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized use, re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
In today's episode, Karen, Megan, and Rachel catch up on all things training, injuries, and life lately before diving into a round of listener questions.Rachel shares how she's added swimming into her recovery from injury and why she's unexpectedly fallen in love with it. Megan gives an update on the chaos of moving and how she's balancing it with the rest of her life. The Chicks also chat about the importance of taking rest days and break down a recent study on minimum mileage recommended to successfully run a marathon and how cross training can help make up for lower running volume.Plus, they answer your questions, including:- Spring/summer marathons to target if you're racing CIM (or another fall/winter marathon)- How to find a running coach who's the right fit_________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Megan: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4Karen: Crocs Brooklyn Low WedgesRachel: Nike Bold Color Block V-Back One Piece_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
The SportsGrad Podcast: Your bite-sized guide to enter the sports industry
Meet Aleksandar Jason, a freelance sports and lifestyle photographer who shot the Socceroos from inside their camp at the 2022 World Cup and is back on the road capturing the World Game on its biggest stage.But he didn't start there. Aleks cut his teeth in Melbourne's underground club and music scene, photographing for Vice, Sony Music and the Tumblr-era nightlife label he co-founded, before a single phone call, taken while at Bondi Beach, landed him at Melbourne City, where he's now shot for 10 seasons.Since then, he's worked with Nike, Cricket Australia, New Balance, FC Porto, the A-Leagues and even got to shoot weddings for Socceroos stars, John Iredale and Jamie Maclaren.Inside this episode, Aleks shares how he turned a nightlife side hustle into a sideline seat at FIFA World Cups and brands most people dream of working with, why "just starting" beats waiting for a clear plan, and the hard-won lesson of learning to say no, that took him a decade to figure out.We cover:(03:21) - Interview begins(05:41) - Quick Fire Questions(09:26) - Origin of Aleks' passion for photography(12:38) - Early breaks that put Aleks' career on positive trajectory(14:20) - How to work across a diverse genre of photography(18:06) - BTS of running a freelance photography business(19:16) - Aleks on working with the Socceroos at the 2022 FIFA World Cup(23:04) - Favourite moment being at Melbourne City FC(24:51) - Shooting the A-League Grand Final for Auckland FC(27:41) How Aleks bonded with the Socceroos coaching staff(33:39) - What does preparation look like for a tournament(41:37) - Aleks' prediction for the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup(44:07) - Mentors who have supported Aleks on his journey(45:12) - What is a mistake you have made and how did you come back from it?(46:04) - Projects that were a catalyst for Aleks's career(47:24) - Biggest Pinch me moment(48:19) - What is a better way for sport to be more involved in social justice beyond what it is doing now?(49:55) - Alek's question for next guestIf you liked this ep, give these a go next:#232: How to be the Chief Photographer at the AFL with Michael Willson#258: How to balance freelance work in sport and a regular 9-5 job with Chris MacPherson#279: How to be a freelance videographer in sports with Michael BarkerWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In today's episode, Karen and Rachel break down the London Marathon's announcement that it will expand to a two-day event beginning in 2027. They discuss the new format, what it could mean for the race and its participants, and share their thoughts on the major change. Karen also talks about buying a road bike and diving into the world of cycling, while Rachel shares an update on her injury recovery. Plus, the Chicks share their favorite marathon spectating tips and explain how to cheer for more than one pro when your favorites are all racing at the same time._________________Find this week's Zappos recs here:Karen: Nike Pegasus 41Rachel: Feetures Elite Ultra Light Tab Socks_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
"We're basically the same person, just 12 years apart." Emma Coburn and Parker Valby are professional runners, Olympians, New Balance athletes — and now, they're training partners. In this conversation, Emma and Parker talk about how they became friends, and how Parker ended up being coached by Emma's husband (and coach) Joe Bosshard in Boulder, CO. (Joe makes another brief appearance in this episode!) Parker talks about her 14:39 5000m personal best at the USATF Distance Classic this summer, and Emma reflects on this season's return to racing after injury. SPONSOR: Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. IN THIS EPISODE: What's making Emma and Parker happy today (4:00) Where in the world is Parker Valby? (6:00) Why Parker has always looked up to Emma, and all about their first memories of meeting each other (6:50) How Parker and Emma became friends and training partners (13:40) Parker reflects on the first year of her professional career, dealing with injury, coaching changes, and multiple moves (23:50) What Parker was looking for in a coach, and why Joe Bosshard was a fit (30:15) How Parker and Emma both worked their ways back from their respective injuries (33:35) Parker and Emma reflect on their returns to racing (41:00) What's next on the racing calendar for Parker and Emma (52:55) How Emma and Parker are most alike, and how they're different (55:30) On the pressure of being Emma Coburn (1:01:00) What does it mean to be The Next Emma Coburn? (1:05:45) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
Olivia Wilde's third film, The Invite, comes to theaters later this week and to mark the occasion, she joins Chloe in the studio. The movie, which is a remake of the Spanish film called The People Upstairs, tells the story of a couple who invite their neighbors over for dinner. Hijinks ensue! She and Chloe began by talking about the confluence of their children and their work. Wilde describes her children as being extremely influential and involved in her work. “They really feel like they have a strong handle on, like, the marketplace,” she laughed.They then dug into both her third directorial work as well as her upcoming role as an artist and dominatrix in Gregg Araki's I Want Your Sex. The elephant in the room of that topic was the May-December romance—she plays a woman who becomes involved sexually with a much younger man. When asked if she drew at all from personal experience in the role she explained: “I think that experiencing the double standards firsthand has been fascinating from an anthropological standpoint. And it is so much more egregious than I think I ever really thought. People have such a double standard about what we allow women to do in this world when it comes to romance.”Also on today's episode, Chloe and Chioma chat about Chioma's new newsletter Nnadi by Nature, the Coco Gauff Miu Miu x New Balance collaboration, and the launch of Vogue a la Mode at Morgenstern's ice cream shop in the Lower East Side. The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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They specialize in helping adults 50 and older build portfolios designed to generate income that can keep pace with inflation over time." } } ] } ] } The Nike Cautionary Tale: What Happens When Leadership Loses Touch With Its Customers The Tom Dupree Show | Dupree Financial Group | dupreefinancial.com | 859-233-0400 Nike spent decades building one of the most recognized brands on the planet — the Swoosh, the Air Jordan, high-heat basketball shoes that consumers lined up for, and a presence in every major sporting goods retailer in the world. Then, in 2020, the company handed its future to a CEO who believed physical retail was a dying model, and what followed became a business school study in how quickly a great company can lose its way. In this episode of The Tom Dupree Show, host Tom Dupree and analyst Michael Dawahare walk through the full arc of Nike’s rise and decline — from its origins in a track coach’s garage to a stock that traded at $180 and has since fallen to around $44. They examine the strategic decisions that caused the damage, the board failures that let it compound, and the hard-won lesson that consumer loyalty, once transferred to a competitor, is almost impossible to reclaim. And for anyone managing retirement assets, the parallels are direct: proven strategies should not be abandoned for untested ones, fundamentals matter more than narratives, and the cost of a foundational error can take years to undo. You cannot put your own lenses on the lenses of your customer — you have to ask how they see the world, not how you see it. — Tom Dupree How Nike Built the Brand — and What It Was Actually Built On Nike was founded on performance athletics. Phil Knight, a runner at the University of Oregon, partnered with legendary track coach Bill Bowerman — who famously experimented with a waffle iron to create better running soles — and built a company that stood for technical innovation and athletic credibility. The brand’s cultural ascent accelerated in 1984 with the signing of Michael Jordan, and from there, Nike became what everyone knows: the dominant force in athletic footwear and apparel, consistently ranked among the world’s most recognized brands. At its peak, Nike operated across multiple business lines — high-heat basketball, lifestyle and streetwear, performance running, and endorsement deals with some of the most iconic athletes in the world. Its Jordan Brand alone eventually grew to represent 25–30% of total business. But that success carried a hidden fragility: the Jordan Brand was built on a generational talent, and there was no clear plan for what would carry that brand forward once Jordan’s cultural relevance inevitably faded with younger consumers. The 2020 CEO Transition and the Fatal Pivot When Nike’s board appointed John Donahoe as CEO in 2020, it elevated someone who had served on the board since 2014 and who had an exceptional track record — at eBay and ServiceNow. But his entire professional background was in direct-to-consumer digital commerce, and he arrived at Nike with a conviction that physical retail distribution was a slowly melting ice cube. His plan: reduce Nike’s dependence on wholesale partners — Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods, specialty running retailers — and shift the business toward a pure direct-to-consumer model. Margins would improve by eliminating the distribution layer. And the consumer, Donahoe believed, would simply find Nike on their phone rather than in a store. The pandemic made it look like a genius. Physical retail was disrupted, Nike’s direct channels surged, the stock reached all-time highs around $180, and the board was enthusiastic. Beneath the surface, the strategy was already creating irreversible damage. The Shelf Space Problem — and the Competitors Who Said Thank You When Nike told its wholesale partners they would be receiving significantly less product going forward, those partners did not fight back. They simply filled the space with someone else. HOKA — already a credible running brand — accelerated its growth dramatically. On Cloud, a Swiss performance running brand, began one of the most remarkable growth runs in the industry, expanding into running, tennis, golf, and multiple other categories simultaneously. New Balance, ASICS, and Brooks also claimed their share of the newly available retail real estate. The consumer who walked into a Foot Locker or Dick’s and encountered a wall of Nike was now encountering a much more competitive set of choices. They tried the alternatives. Many of them preferred what they found. And once a runner builds loyalty to a particular shoe platform — especially in a category where consumers replace their shoes every 90 days — that loyalty is remarkably durable. Nike also lost something less tangible but equally important: the feedback loop. Specialty running retailers were the ground-level intelligence network that told Nike week by week what runners wanted, what was working, and where the product needed to improve. When Nike walked away from that channel, it walked away from its early warning system. The Board Failure — and the Groupthink That Let It Happen One of the most striking aspects of the Nike story is not that one CEO had a flawed conviction — that happens — but that an entire board of accomplished executives approved and sustained a strategy that was, in hindsight, obviously misaligned with how Nike’s business actually worked. By some accounts, Tim Cook of Apple was on that board during part of this period. It is difficult to imagine Cook making an analogous argument that Apple did not need its retail stores. The dynamic Tom and Michael describe is familiar to anyone who studies large organizations: board members are generally reluctant to challenge a CEO too forcefully, because the social and professional cost of being the dissenter is real. The result is groupthink — a board that validates a strategy long past the point where the data should have prompted hard questions. By late 2022 and into 2023, the numbers made it undeniable. Nike attempted to reverse course, reaching back out to wholesale partners and offering them premium product. The response was polite — and firm. Retailers were glad to take the high-demand items that consumers queued for. The rest of Nike’s moderate catalog? They had already replaced it, and they were satisfied with what they had. Where Nike Stands Today The board replaced Donahoe with Elliott Hill in September 2024. Hill’s story is genuinely different from his predecessor’s: he started in a Nike stockroom and built his entire career inside the company, earning credibility at every level. He speaks clearly and credibly about what went wrong and what needs to happen. And nearly two years into his tenure, Nike’s stock remains near $44 — roughly 75% below its peak —, and the company has not yet found its footing. In running — the category that gave Nike its identity — the brand no longer consistently appears in the top 10 for preferred shoes among dedicated runners. In China, sales are down 20–30% in recent quarters. On Cloud continues to grow at roughly 50% per quarter. The chart, as Tom notes throughout this episode, always tells the story: if a real recovery is underway, you will see it in the price action. The current chart does not yet show that. What This Means for Your Retirement Portfolio Tom closes this episode with a point that connects the Nike story directly to retirement investing: when someone tells you that a proven model is outdated — that index funds are so last century, or that some new product captures market upside without any downside — the right questions are always the same. What is the process? Has it been tested across different market conditions? And who benefits when you believe in it? The investor who abandons a sound income strategy during a period of volatility, convinced by a compelling narrative, is making the same error Donahoe made. The fundamentals that built something durable do not become wrong because someone new arrived with a different set of lenses. Key Takeaways Know what your business — or portfolio — is actually built on. The moment Nike shifted focus from technical performance products, competitors filled the gap. Investors face the same risk when strategies drift from the principles that made them work. Never surrender your shelf space. Giving up distribution is almost impossible to reverse. The same principle applies when investors abandon a proven income strategy during volatility — re-entry is rarely seamless. Leadership bias is one of the most expensive mistakes in business. Donahoe was an outstanding digital executive who ran a physical consumer company through a digital lens. Bias in a CEO or a portfolio manager costs real money. Boards exist to prevent catastrophic decisions. Most don’t. Nike’s board approved a strategy that effectively fired its wholesale customer base. Institutional oversight is only as good as the willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. Consumer loyalty, once transferred, is remarkably sticky. Runners who found HOKA or On Cloud did not come back. When you give a customer a reason to try something else, and they love it, you may have lost them permanently. Recovery from a foundational strategic error takes far longer than the error itself. The damage from a few years of bad decisions can take a decade to undo — in business and in retirement portfolios. Proven strategies deserve skepticism about replacement, not abandonment. When a new model sounds compelling, the questions are always: what’s the process, has it been tested, and who benefits from your belief in it? Frequently Asked Questions What caused Nike’s stock to fall from $180 to around $44? Nike’s decline was driven primarily by a strategic pivot under CEO John Donahoe, who took over in 2020 and aggressively reduced the company’s reliance on wholesale partners in favor of a direct-to-consumer digital model. This freed up shelf space for competitors like HOKA and On Cloud, whose products consumers tried, preferred, and stayed with. Nike also lost focus on technical product innovation — the foundation of the brand — and the combination proved very difficult to reverse. What leadership lessons can retirement investors take from Nike’s decline? The Nike story illustrates several principles that apply directly to managing retirement assets: proven strategies should not be abandoned in favor of untested new models; losing touch with core fundamentals creates compounding damage; and when someone tells you the old approach is outdated, the right question is always whether the new approach has been tested and who benefits from your belief in it. Why did Nike’s wholesale withdrawal strategy fail? Nike believed consumers would migrate online and that eliminating wholesale intermediaries would improve margins. What actually happened was that vacated shelf space went to competitors — HOKA, On Cloud, New Balance, ASICS, and Brooks — who earned consumer loyalty through it. Once runners found a shoe they preferred, they did not switch back. Nike also lost the critical feedback loop that specialty running retailers provided. Who is Elliott Hill and can he turn Nike around? Elliott Hill replaced John Donahoe as Nike CEO in September 2024. Unlike his predecessor, Hill spent his entire career at Nike, starting at the lowest rungs and earning his way up. He is widely regarded as credible and clear-eyed about the challenges. However, nearly two years into his tenure, Nike has not yet regained meaningful traction — illustrating how much harder recovery is than the original damage. What is Dupree Financial Group’s investment approach for retirement income? Dupree Financial Group is a fee-only, fiduciary SEC-registered RIA based in Lexington, Kentucky. The firm builds retirement income strategies around dividend-paying, income-generating separately managed accounts — with no products sold, no commissions, and no conflicts of interest. They specialize in helping adults 50 and older build portfolios designed to generate income that can keep pace with inflation over time. Schedule a Complimentary Portfolio Review If you’re not sure whether your portfolio is built on the same principles Nike abandoned — proven strategy, staying close to what works, and never losing sight of the fundamentals — we’ll take a look. No charge. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about what you own and whether it’s working for you. Call: 859-233-0400 | Visit: dupreefinancial.com Dupree Financial Group is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. 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Addy Wiley Wiley scored a gutsy Diamond League 800m win in Doha, holding off Olympic silver medalist Tsige Duguma in sweltering heat., but Rojo can't celebrate, The London Marathon announces a controversial two-day split for 2027, drawing skepticism about creeping commercialism. Jenny Simpson collapsed at the Sir Walter Miler and was hospitalized after losing her pulse, sparking an outpouring of support and renewed conversation about cardiac events in runners. Plus: a high school nationals turf war, Femke Bol's 800m pivot, and World Cup takes. LINKS Addie Wiley Wins Doha Diamond League 800 American Diamond League Distance Winners (Forum Thread) Runners Who Have Died of Heart Issues (Forum Thread) Jackson Spencer & Averi Lowen Break Meet Records at New Balance Nationals Outdoor TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro / Cold Open 00:23 Intro and World Cup Fever 02:15 Doha Diamond League and Addy Wiley's Big Win 06:50 High School Stars and Suspect Coaches 09:26 High School Nationals and New Balance vs Nike 12:53 London Marathon Goes to Two Days 18:24 Jenny Simpson's Collapse and Recovery 20:37 Coaching Plans, Voicemail, and World Cup Takes 24:49 Kenyan Championships and Global Nationals Roundup 26:29 Femke Bol's 800 Move and Heneghan Hype Check CONTACT Email: podcast@letsrun.com Call or text: 1-844-LETSRUN (1-844-538-7786)
In Episode 483 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Hamidreza Azizi — expert on Iranian foreign policy and international security, and author of The Axis of Resistance: Iran, Israel, and the Struggle for the Middle East — about the evolution of the US-Israeli war against Iran since the early weeks of Operation Epic Fury, the contours of the emerging peace process, and the broader transformation of the Middle Eastern order in its wake. The first hour picks up from Azizi's previous appearance and traces how the war has developed: the transformation of Iran's leadership following the assassination of Ali Khamenei and the consolidation of power within the IRGC, the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran, whether Iran's demonstrated control over the Strait of Hormuz has negated its need for a nuclear weapon, the role of Hezbollah and Lebanon as the most volatile variable in any lasting peace arrangement, and an honest accounting of what Iran has lost — and why those losses, not just its leverage, are driving Tehran to the negotiating table. The second hour turns to the broader regional and geopolitical consequences of the conflict. They examine whether the Islamic Republic's ruling mandate has fundamentally shifted and what that means for its relationship with the United States going forward, how Netanyahu faces elections with a war record that looks nothing like the total victory he promised, and how Trump's willingness to negotiate with Iran without Israeli participation has forced a reckoning with the limits of that alliance. They also discuss what a new Middle Eastern order looks like in the face of a potential US strategic withdrawal or retrenchment — defined less by competing visions than by fluid, transactional balance-of-power dynamics — before closing with China: what Iran's foreign minister's recent comments about a new era of cooperation between Beijing and Tehran mean in practice, how China's behavior during the war signals a qualitative shift in its strategic calculus, and what three scenarios could cause the current peace process to collapse before a comprehensive deal is reached. Subscribe to our premium content—including our premium feed, episode transcripts, and Intelligence Reports—by visiting HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you'd like to join the conversation and become a member of the Hidden Forces Genius community—with benefits like Q&A calls with guests, exclusive research and analysis, in-person events, and dinners—you can also sign up on our subscriber page at HiddenForces.io/subscribe. If you enjoyed today's episode of Hidden Forces, please support the show by: Subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, CastBox, or via our RSS Feed Writing us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Join our mailing list at https://hiddenforces.io/newsletter/ Producer & Host: Demetri Kofinas Editor & Engineer: Stylianos Nicolaou Subscribe and support the podcast at https://hiddenforces.io. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @hiddenforcespod Follow Demetri on Twitter at @Kofinas Episode Recorded on 06/17/2026
In today's episode, Rachel takes us down a rabbit hole of family running lore, including the story of her grandfather, Terry McDermott, who brought home Olympic gold and silver medals in speed skating. She also shares a much more encouraging injury update and explains why pelvic floor therapy has been helpful in her recovery journey. Meanwhile, Karen is inching ever closer to being fully healthy again, while Megan is deep in the trenches of moving.The Chicks also break down a few fun questions: Is running a half marathon at a bachelorette party an iconic idea or a friendship-ending one? How would they survive the Taco Bell 50K Challenge? And which Hogwarts house would each type of runner belong in?Plus: Where are the best places to do hill workouts in and around Chicago?_________________Find this week's shoe recs here:Megan: Paige Cameron Wide Leg JeansKaren: Hoka Skyward Laceless ShoesRachel: Franco Sarto Pura Slingback Shoes_________________SUPPORT OUR SPONSORZappos is an online retail destination for the best in footwear, offering the selection and expertise runners need to take on each day with confidence. Zappos carries an extensive assortment of performance running shoes, including leading brands like HOKA, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, ASICS, On, and more. Check out the latest selection on footwear on Zappos.com or in the Zappos app. _________________CHICK CHAT– Send us your questions at gettingchickedpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @gettingchickedYOUR HOSTS– Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram– Rachel DaDamio | @rdadamio on X– Megan Connelly | @meganmorantwwe on InstagramFOLLOW OUR SHOW– Subscribe on Apple Podcasts here– Follow on Spotify here– Follow the show on Instagram here
What does it look like to spend a career at the top of the footwear industry and then dedicate yourself to making sure others can follow? In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Matt Priest and Sabria Butler sit down with Portia Blunt, Board Chair of the Black Footwear Forum, for a candid conversation about her remarkable journey through footwear — from the Marine Corps to New Balance and Reebok to founding Bee Blunt. Portia shares what she saw as she rose through the ranks of major sportswear brands, and how that shaped her commitment to the Black Footwear Forum and its mission to build community, representation, and real pathways for BIPOC professionals in footwear. This is a conversation about craft, culture, and what it truly means to open doors for the next generation. With special guest: Portia Blunt, Board Chair, Black Footwear Forum and CEO and Founder, Bee Blunt Hosted by: Matt Priest, FDRA and Sabria Butler, FDRA
While his rivals stack hundred-mile months, senior Carter Smith has built one of the fastest high school seasons in America on simplicity, sleep, and a kick nobody saw coming. Fresh off the wildest stretch of his life—a 3:59.00 mile at the HOKA Festival of Miles; then a 1:48 win in the Brooks PR 800m days later in Seattle—Smith sits down with Dominic to explain how a kid from small-town Pennsylvania got here in barely two years of real training. Carter didn't run cross country until his junior year, when he won a state title after being told it was impossible. As a freshman, he was a 54-second quarter-miler while logging ten miles a week and staying up until 3 a.m. grinding Fortnite. By sophomore year, running twenty miles a week, he split 4:07 at New Balance—and the big schools came calling.Smith breaks down the training that defies convention: thirty-mile weeks; six 200s the Tuesday before his sub-four; bodyweight strength work; chicken-rice-and-broccoli dinners; and eight or nine hours of sleep—because what you do outside the running, he argues, matters most.He talks about chasing the Pennsylvania sub-four-mile lineage of Gary Martin and Drew Griffith. He gets into the 800m state record that is in his sights when he races Josh Hoey on July 9, and why anything short of aiming for Olympic goldisn't worth lacing up for.When talent works hard, he says, crazy things happen. This episode is the proof.Tap into the Carter Smith Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W N O T E S -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLCarter's Instagram: @carterj_smith
An engaging and fascinating conversation with Mark Curp, one of the finest distance runners of his generation. The native of tiny Polo, MO became a standout by his mid-teens, and exceeded small town expectations all along the way to become a world record holder and a member of numerous Halls of Fame. All the while maintaining a humble attutude and life of faith, and in his post racing career devoted himself to family, faith, and service. A warm and enjoyable chat!
"We put ourselves on the line to help other people accomplish their dreams, and that was pretty freaking awesome." It's another Throwback Thursday, and this time we're going back to December 2019 for one of my all-time favorite episodes. At the 2019 California International Marathon (CIM), 72 women ran faster than 2 hours 45 minutes, officially qualifying to run the 2020 Olympic Trials in the marathon. Leading several dozen of those women were Menso de Jong, Chris Stehula, and Ken Rakestraw — the official sub-2:45 pace group leaders. None of them had ever run a 2:45 marathon before. This is their story. (This is such a lovely, wholesome conversation with three men who took their roles at CIM that year incredibly seriously, and who had the utmost respect for the women in the field chasing their biggest goals. The women who ran with Menso, Chris, and Ken spoke so highly of them after the race, and I was delighted to get to interview all three of them together.) SPONSORS: Lagoon. Click here to take Lagoon's 2-minute sleep quiz to see which pillow is right for you, and use code ALI at checkout for 15% off your next Lagoon order. New Balance: For a limited time only, click here and use code TEAMALI for up to 25% off your next New Balance order! (Offer valid through May 31, 2026.) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to great fanfare but left with little to show for it. What does the Trump-Xi summit reveal about the balance of power between the world's two biggest economies? Rana Mitter, a top historian of China, joins FP Live to discuss where the world's most important relationship is headed. Plus, Ravi shares his read on why the Iran war may be Trump's greatest failure. Ravi Agrawal: Iran Could Be Trump's Greatest Failure James Palmer: The Trump-Xi Summit Was Remarkably Banal Fareed Zakaria: Trump's China Pragmatism Is Welcome Stephen M. Walt: Chinese Hegemony Might Be Happening James Palmer: China Doesn't Always Win When the U.S. Loses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"It was really hard for me to distinguish who was a friend and who was actually going to win the Boston Marathon, and I just hugged them all the exact same." She's back — and this time, she's a Boston Marathoner! Cousin Jackie — my cousin and bestie, Jacqueline Adair, ran this year's Boston Marathon, and not only did she run a personal best in Boston, she also raised more than $20,000 for cancer research as part of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. In this episode, recorded the morning after the marathon, Jackie talks about her training, her fundraising, and why running this race was important to her. She talks about our weekend together in Boston, about what it was like out on the course, and about everyone she hugged along the way. Plus, some big life updates: Jackie, who currently lives in D.C. and works for the federal government, is moving to London with her family this summer! (Sad for me! Exciting for them!) SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to check out the brand new Ellipse, New Balance's just-released everyday trainer. (It's gorgeous!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
"It felt so good to be reminded of all the reasons I love to do this." There's nowhere I'd rather be on the third Monday in April than at the Boston Marathon finish line! This year, I was honored to be asked back to perform a variety of roles in Boston. I hosted a panel at the Expo along with two live shows. I was one of the race announcers at the finish line on Marathon Monday, and I was the finish line reporter for the world feed broadcast. It was a big, busy, fun, rewarding weekend that included quality time with my favorite people, a million finish line hugs, a quick meet-and-greet with a former President, a few too many late nights, and so much more. Best Boston ever? Best Boston ever. (Please know that I am genuinely horrified by how long this solo recap ended up being! Someone take the microphone away from me!) SPONSOR: Vuori: Click here for 20% off your first Vuori purchase. IN THIS EPISODE Why this year's Boston Marathon weekend was extra meaningful for me, and what it took to get there (1:45) Thursday: the drive to Boston, the Official Program reveal, and the best burger of my life (9:10) Friday: the press conference, the Expo panel, the WBUR live show with Claire Holt, and the New Balance party (14:10) Saturday: cheering for the 5K, the New Balance live show, and making my "indoor debut" at the New Balance Marathon Relay (48:05) Sunday: a Charles River run, broadcast meetings, and a night out with the Citius crew (1:18:25) Marathon Monday: a picture-perfect day at the finish line (1:30:10) Tuesday: time to go home (2:15:10) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon Subscribe to the newsletter SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!
"Winning is really fun!" On Saturday afternoon during Boston Marathon weekend, more than 775 of us took over The TRACK at New Balance for a super fun live show with Off the Rails cohosts Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer. No further intro needed. SPONSOR: New Balance. Click here to check out the brand new Ellipse, New Balance's just-released everyday trainer. (It's gorgeous!) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!