Matt B Davis Runs

2016 UpdateThis podcast has moved to the Obstacle Racing Media Podcast (we are now over 150 episodes in)!Tons of great podcasts about obstacle racing, mud runs, adventure runs, and the occasional ultra marathon.Find us over on Itunes or Stitche

Updates from Boston, Nick Hollon-Barkleys Marathon Winner

Apr 16th, 2013 1h 42m

Live from Boston, we have been able to get a hold of Shaun Provost, Andi Hardy, and Ang Reynolds. They were able to tell us what they saw and are continuing to see and hear up in Boston. Here is what we planned on airing and will still air time

SmithFest Events and Upshaw Apologies

Apr 9th, 2013 59m 44s

First you are going to hear from Fred Smith of SmithFest Events. They put on obstacle races, scavenger hunts, and other cool things that adults to run around like big children. The folks up north had nothing but great things to say about their

Spartan Athlete Director Robert Coble and Sophie from GORUCK

Apr 2nd, 2013 57m 53s

Episode 44 I spoke with Spartan Athlete Director Robert Coble when he was here in Georgia in early March. We talked about what an Athlete Director does and how Spartan is improving the points system for 2013. He also told me what he could abou

Start Line Sean, See Dane Run and the Return of the Run Bum

Mar 26th, 2013 1h 24m

First up, I welcome Sean "Run Bum" Blanton back to the show. Sean is an ultra runner who puts on races with what I like to call "OCR Spirit". He is back to talk about two races he just race directed:The Georgia Death Race and The Yeti Nightmare

Hard Charge Obstacle Race and Ian Sharman

Mar 19th, 2013 1h 17m

First up is Lindsay Babb with Hard Charge. They are a new obstacle race with two very unique twists. First, they are bringing their events to parts no one really has before in North Dakota, Iowa, and Kansas. Second, they have a deal with local

Hobie: Exit-Spartan Race, Enter-Extreme Nation Obstacle Race

Mar 12th, 2013 57m

Spartan Race Director Mike Morris is up first and he explains what why no points were awarded at the Super Spartan in Miami two weeks ago.I will then play an interview I had with Reebok executive Chad Wittman from the end of February (this wa

Fuego Part II-Survival Run/Obstacle Race

Mar 5th, 2013 1h 29m

Episode 40 Fuego y Agua 2013 Part II (Fuego My Eggo)The last of the Nica interviews. The legend of Johnny Waite has been growing in the endurance event scene for a while. I was really excited to finally meet him. He would later make me laug

2013 Fuego y Agua Survival Run

Feb 26th, 2013 1h 43m

Episode 39Survival Run-Fuego y Agua (2013)This episode will feature Junyong Pak, Olof Dallner, Johnson Cruz, and Josue Stephens. It will also feature the island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. You will hear people working, children playing, and

Joe Fejes and The Challenge/Mud Mingle

Feb 12th, 2013 59m

A couple of weeks ago, I became aware of a man named Joe Fejes. I learned from a friend that Joe broke the record for the Across The Years Race in Arizona by running 329 miles in 72 hours. It turns out that Joe runs with a group every Wednesday

2013 Winter Death Race Part I

Feb 8th, 2013 1h 8m

The Winter Death Race: All of the strange pre race checklists, hours of mindless tasks, and thousands of burpees of the Summer Death Race but with the added bonus of water submersions in freezing cold temperatures.Nele Schulze and Joshua Grant

BadAss Dash and Trish Blackwell

Jan 29th, 2013 1h 28m

The BadAss Dash is a new race on the obstacle scene. The fact that they are putting an event where I train is what got me interested initially. The conversation you will hear tonight sold me that these guys really know what they are doing.I f

Hobie and Reebok, Enoch The Gambler, and Rugged Maniac

Jan 22nd, 2013 59m

In tonight's episode, we asked Hobie Call if Reebok is making shoes that he actually likes. I was surprised by the answer.I also play my interview with Rob from Rugged Maniac, That race has been well received in New England and they are looki

Obstacle Racing Magazine at NYC for Reebok/Spartan

Jan 18th, 2013 48m

Today's special episode is Obstacle Racing Magazine's coverage of yesterday morning's big announcement in Times Square from Reebok and Spartan Race.First I will play my interview with Yan Martin, head of brand communications over at Reebok. I

Iron Warrior Dash and Doug Grady (One Tough Mudder)

Jan 15th, 2013 1h 28m

The 1.14.13 episode will bring you my interview with Terry McMahon, who designs the courses for Iron Warrior Dash. This will not be the "5k mud party" you are used to. This is 15 miles of trail and obstacles. Listen in to hear all about it.Al

Texas Beast/Points Finale Part II

Jan 8th, 2013 1h 16m

In Part One, we listened in on how many of the Spartan 300 were feeling the night before the Spartan Texas Beast Saturday race. We also go to talk to Hobie Call and April Luu after their 1st place finishes.Now, tonight's episode wraps it all

Hobie Holiday Special

Dec 31st, 2012 1h 19m

In this episode, I will play several interviews I did with Hobie Call over the course of the last several months.We will start with the first time I spoke with Hobie. This was in Waldo, Florida on July 28 after he won the Superhero Scramble.

Spartans: Cornfed and Race Director Mike Morris

Dec 18th, 2012 51m

Once upon a time, some brave and bold men and women of the midwest convinced the founders of Spartan to put a race on in their town. Less than a year later, its a vertiable movement. We will talk to two of the founding members. They've also bee

Running with The Run Bum, Jon Watson and The Jungle Cup

Dec 11th, 2012 1h 25m

Episode 29 Dec 10, 2012 8:30pm ESTTonight's Episode:Preview of The Texas Spartan Beast EpisodeSean Run Bum Blanton and The Georgia Death RaceGood Bad and Ugly of The Jungle CupJWaston TV makes badass videos.Its a short and sweet in

WTM Finale and Fenway, The Beginning

Dec 4th, 2012 53m

Episode 28 Mon-December 3, 2012 8:30pm ESTThis week's episode we give you one more small helping, let's call it a final side dish for the 2012 World's Toughest Mudder. I got a chance to speak with Bryce Wilk, a great competitor and a humble

World's Toughest Mudder-Part II

Nov 29th, 2012 2h 1m

In Episode 2, we go deep into the late night and early morning hours to find out what everyone at the World's Toughest Mudder is really made of. In the days following, I was able to catch up with many of the athletes and ask them about the

The World's Toughest Mudder-Part I

Nov 27th, 2012 1h 32m

Episode 26Monday November 26, 2012 8:30pm EST2012 World's Toughest Mudder Part OneIn Part I of the 2012 World's Toughest Episode, you will meet over a dozen participants as they begin their journey. You will also hear from Tough Mudd

The Weeple Army and Nuvision Action Image

Nov 20th, 2012 1h 22m

Episode 25The Weeple Army and NuVision Action ImageMonday November 19, 2012 8:30 pm ESTI first heard of the Weeple Army at the Death Race this past summer. I am eager to talk to founder Dave Huckle and learn all about this every growing f

Juliana Sproles on 2012 World's Toughest Mudder

Nov 15th, 2012 7m

Juliana Sproles on her decision to not compete in the 2012 World's Toughest Mudder.

Zombie Runs and Rock On Adventures

Nov 13th, 2012 1h 23m

Episode 24 Zombie Runs and Rock On AdventuresMonday November 12, 2012 8:30 pm ESTZmblnd was to take place a few weeks ago and promised to be a 5k obstacle race which also included racers being chased by Zombies. What happened instead was a d