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The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLEGENDS: Kris King (Beyond the Ultimate)In this special legends episode Allie interviews Kris King, the man behind Beyond the Ultimate, a race company that specialise in life changing expedition races that take participants across the world to experience some of the most magical and brutal places on earth. Allie talks to Kris about everything from environmental responsibility to how he managed to wrangle what is possibly one of the best jobs in the world to how he ended up with a hypothermic mans hand down his pants. There's also some chat about the 2025 Spine Race, taking baby rhinos for a walk as well as...
2024-10-271h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Last Ever Episode: Goat Jousting with Damian HallEpisode 82 is here and it's our final ever episode - I know - how will you ever cope?!We love you all very much but sometimes it's best to end on a high. Both Anna and Allie will be back doing their own thing before you know it, and we will do a smooshy post this week. We really appreciate all your support and hope you've enjoyed the ride! ANYWAY, this week Allie and Damo are chatting about green guilt, how brilliant Sarah Perry is, and Damo launches his new totally made-up venture He Races. Isn't it...
2024-10-2656 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemBailey and Reade Investigate: Why is the media telling us we hate running?Episode 81 is here and it features an in-depth investigation into why the media is telling us we either DO hate running or we SHOULD hate running in order to be good at it. Why is it only running that's being discriminated against and not other sports? Do YOU hate running but do it anyway? Bailey and Reade showcase the piss-boiling evidence and discuss the possible reasons around this utter nonsense. There's also some correspondence from you lovely people and a saucy chat about womens sexy running underwear (it's not saucy, we just put that in for the search hits)
2024-10-191h 09
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemHow to dodge tax and responsibilities with Paul AlbonEpisode 80 is here and it's a belter with Allie and Paul chatting about rain (very British) builders (very British) and health and safety (very boring) BUT FEAR NOT there's some good chat too, including how to work out if your race company is a good race company, and a note from our former podcast pet Dean who is NOT happy about his latest race experience. Do you think it is fair to allow some runners/walkers certain food and not others? Have you had an experience with a race company you would like to chat to us about? Send...
2024-10-121h 12
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemAnd another thing! Getting down with the sickness with Holly StablesEpisode 79 brings us a sick Holly and a quite stupid Allie, who appears to have accidentally entered The Dragons Back race again.This week our heroes chat about illness scuppering training, how to spot a toxic coach, avoiding burnout, Camille Heron (love you Camille) trolls (the people not the sure toys) The OMM and how to train for a race that’s seven years away….This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by Protein Rebel.Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com.
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The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLEGENDS: Darren EvansIn this Legends episode Allie chats to Darren Evans, a man who went from being a butcher to a being a founding member of The Green Runners, as well as being the dude who invented Pair Ups.Allie and Darren discuss how he got into the running world and what it was that made him so aware of the need for changing the way we treat our environment and consumption around running. Darren also crewed Dan Lawson on his successful Three Peaks world record run in August and talks about how that went, and what he gets...
2024-09-291h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemConspiracy, Comparison and Correspondence with Damian HallEpisode 77 is here with our good friend Mr Damian Hall who has been out and about waving his special flag in the Aosta valley whilst also over performing, undereating and making big race companies feel uncomfortable about their high carbon sponsors.There's the usual Hall of Fame/Hall of Shame plus the return of the best feature ever, "Know It Hall" featuring the Pennine Way. In addition, like a cherry on a lightly disappointing cake, we've also got some correspondence in the corner from you lovely people.This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by Protein...
2024-09-281h 20
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: Tor Des Geantes with Kirsty ReadeEpisode 76 is a bit of a special one, as we welcome back our very own Queen of the Mountain Kirsty Reade, fresh off the finish line of the 330km beast that is the Tor Des Geantes.We talk about the race of a lifetime, how she trained, what it was really like, the highs and lows, hallucinations and aid stations and everything in between - plus is there something that happened that needs to be investigated? WE THINK SO.This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by Protein Rebel.Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod...
2024-09-211h 09
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Dynamic Parenting Debate with Paul AlbonEpiside 74 coming atcha, with a full statement from guest host Paul Albon on WHY HE WAS WRONG about not having time to train because of his twins.OK maybe the statements not about that, but this week we dive into the language debate and what makes the language used around male and female roles when it comes to training so divisive. There's also chat about dynamic pricing (STILL) and make sure you check out Paul's events for the rest of the year before he decides to start upping the prices.This week's podcast is proudly...
2024-09-141h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemHolly's Bad Altitude and Finding the Perfect Coach with Holly StablesEpisode 74 finds Holly in the French Pyrenees training for Amsterdam Marathon, and Allie back at home prepping for Tor des Géants crewing and trying not to cry.This week's episode has some very useful nuggets in it, including understanding why people train at altitude, our opinions on why the male elite DNF rate was so high at UTMB and we answer the questions when is training too much training. There's also a great conversation about how to find a decent running coach - we're not trying to sell ourselves, but we are both FANTASTIC.T
2024-09-071h 17
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Blossoming of Damian Hall with erm.... Damian HallEpisode 73 is here, and it's two hosts one mic today as our heroes record in the same room for the first time. That room is a room in the house of a third host. Not weird AT ALL.There are features a plenty this week with the return to Hall of Fame (running local) and Hall of Shame (people who shame the music lovers) plus Damian has a dilemma that we absolutely don't want your help with and some big stuff to plug at the end. We have some amazing questions from our lovely listeners as well...
2024-08-311h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLegends: Alan Bateson AKA The Running Monk In this very special legends episode Allie chats to Alan Bateson AKA The Running Monk about his journey from alcoholism to ultramarathon runner.We recorded this a year ago (I KNOW RIGHT??) and have been sat on it waiting for another bank holiday, but we thought we would release it now even though its been a while because it's got some super important themes in it and Alan is just bloody inspiring isn't he. Sorry it's a bit out of date - we will do a follow up if you like this one! Let us know!
2024-08-251h 12
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemBailey and Read Investigate: Vert Fraud and The Professionals with Kirsty ReadeWelcome to Episode 71 - it's the return of Bailey and Reade investigate with our hosts Special Constable Reade and Chief Superintendent Bailey.There are a number of crimes to be investigated today, including a trades description act issue re: what an ultramarathon actually is, a fraud case involving verts, a suunto watch and a world class athlete's ego, and we ask just why are so many medical professionals (vets, doctors and nurses) so good at endurance running?If you have a crime, you'd like us to solve, send it over via email, DM or any...
2024-08-241h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemVolunteer MotherRuckers! with Paul AlbonEpisode 70 goes deep on the wonderful world of volunteering as Allie and Paul discuss her stint as RD at a recent Pegasus event and her most recent adventure as MC at the Grand Tour of Skiddaw. We talk about how important it is to volunteer, what to expect and how to do it, PLUS Allie tells Paul off for making every excuse under the sun as to why he can't train, and we ask does religion ever have a place in ultrarunning?Keep your questions comments and voice notes coming in! Without you we are nothing.
2024-08-171h 07
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Olympigs with Holly StablesWelcome to episode 69 (Dudes!)This week Allie and Holly gasbag about all things Olympics, put together their dream Olympic ultrarunning team and marvel at the legend that is Dan Lawson smashing the UK Three Peaks Record. There are also some ace questions from you, our wonderful, listeners resulting in some genuinely good advice - talking of advice we have some for men who feel the need to sexualise women if they dare to wear anything that reveals any skin whatsoever. Yes listener, there's a rant incoming.....This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8. Visit...
2024-08-101h 17
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: Lakeland 100In this episode Allie chats to her coach Holly Stables about what went down on her latest 100 miler - the Lakeland 100 2024. Find out what went right, what went wrong and why Allie threw all the toys out of the pram at mile 75. Our heroes also chat about what's next for Allie training wise and bust some myths on why no matter how hard you train; 100 milers will always be really fucking hard.Lots of swearing in this one - you have been warned!This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8. Visit www.inov8.com...
2024-08-041h 07
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemTake That, Readers Wives with Damian HallEpisode 67 is here, and I honestly don't know what to say about it..... it's an interesting one for sure. This week Damian Hall takes the reins (badly) in an attempt to get back at Allie's public shaming of him last month when he failed to score more than 1 point on the Barkley Marathons quiz. Her specialist subject? The life and times of Take That. There's also some useful stuff in here - great coaching advice on how to train for hilly runs when you live in the flatlands, how to run down hills and what the heck is aerobic...
2024-08-031h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemBailey and Reade Investigate: LBE (Little Bag Energy) with Kirsty ReadeEpisode 66 is here and it's a Bailey and Reade investigate special as we ask why, on events with mandatory kit, are some peoples bags so much smaller than others?Kirsty has been on a mega holiday (if you can call it that) in Italy and Allie has been fucking about in the Lake District pretending to taper, but both of our heroes have kept their heads to the ground sniffing out the ultra-stories that need investigation.This week it's bags. We get a bit of expert insight from friend of the pod Robbie Britton, some...
2024-07-271h 19
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Most Brutalist Race on Earth with Paul AlbonWelcome to episode 65!This week Paul is back in the hot seat to talk about what happens when you give the first-place trophy to the wrong person, why he lives in a shed and what makes a good running club erm...good? Allie has some banging race ideas in the new listener suggested feature "Bear With Me..." and our heroes discuss why we need cut offs in races. There's also your weekly rant about how much Allie hates influencers and Paul gives us his opinion on the great roller cola debate. PLUS we find out why there...
2024-07-201h 14
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemCan you Dib it? With Holly StablesWelcome to episode 64!This week Allie is joined by her coach Holly Stables to chat about everything and anything from podcast name stealing to shutting stable doors to biscuits with holes in and most importantly TRAINING!Yes, there is a lot of training chat in this episode, we talk about Hollys most recent race plus we get some answers to your questions and Holly adds a banger to the playlist.Netflix recommendations include Sprint and Tour De France Unchained.This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8. Visit www.inov8.com...
2024-07-131h 17
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemKnow it, Hall? with Damian HallWelcome to episode 63 when once again we go (H)all in with with our good friend Ultra Damo!This week we are talking poles, poshness and the annoyance of getting cursed on a run - has that happened to you? We want to know! We have some excellent questions from you lot (please keep them coming) and some exqually excellent advice from Damo PLUS it's the debut of our new feature Know it, Hall? A quiz that has been designed just to humilate and humble our guest host. Spolier alart - it works. Other spoiler alert...
2024-07-061h 14
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemHard and Long with Kirsty ReadeWelcome to episode 62!This week we are thrilled to be joined by journalist, book editor and commissioner and extremely incredibly good ultrarunner Kirsty Reade!Kirsty has basically done every hard race ever including Dragons Back, Cape Wrath, every single European mountain race ever invented and she's funny and she hates all the same stuff as we do. This week we ask what the heck is going on in Madeira, rant about binfluencers (again) and we launch BAILEY AND READE INVESTIGATE - the investigations arm of the podcast. Have you got an ultra-mystery you would like...
2024-06-291h 08
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: Summer Spine Challenger South with Damian HallWelcome to The Debrief!In this special episode Allie talks to (at) Damian about her 108 mile adventure on the Pennine Way - which although a lot shorter than his, is defo way more brutal. This ain't no one way conversation though as we get into what it takes to mentally get through those races and why the Pennine Way is just so hard to run on. There are some proper good nuggets in this one, so make sure you share it with all your friends and neighbours and let us know what you think in the comments!
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The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemSmall Girls Can't Triple Jump with Paul AlbonWelcome to episode 60!This week we meet our next guest host the wonderful Paul Albon!Paul is the RD at Big Bear events and in our little intro pod we talk about how he ended up here via a zoology degree, working in some banks and having a dream - it's all pretty inspiring stuff this week. There are some feature ideas courtesy of Chat GPT, a half ironman admission and we also find out what happened when Paul tried his hand at a 100 mile race.Keep your questions coming in for all...
2024-06-221h 12
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Sexy Tinkerer with Holly StablesWelcome to Episode 59!This week we have the incredible Holly Stables in the co-presenter hot seat and it is a HOT SEAT.Holly and Allie talk shit about loads of stuff including what REALLY happened to Marathon Talk, Holly's incredible running career and we find out why she hard relates to Velma from Scooby Doo. Hot Topic this week is Comrades Marathon and Allie moans about the fact she has chosen and paid to do a race on the Pennine way that is starting...today! Holly will be here once a month to answer all...
2024-06-151h 08
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemAngry Rant Man's Brutal Bimble with Damian Hall Welcome to episode 58 - the first of our maternity leave episodes with super host Damian Hall.This week Allie gets to know Damian and all his weird secrets. Who else mentions they "helped" with a double Paddy Buckley at the weekend without mentioning that by help they meant "ran most of a Paddy Buckley"? Overachieving nonsense as always from his end. We also discuss ideas for features (Allie's are better than Damo's), oily race companies and naughty hikes. Don't forget to send in your questions for Damo for next month's LOL fest!Damo's big link...
2024-06-081h 09
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemHappy Birthday to Us!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!We are 57 episodes old and 52 weeks old and 1 year old!!!This week we send Anna off on maternity leave with a big old trip down memory lane, reliving some of our fave moments from the last year, dropping some big stats and losing our shit over a picture sent in by a listener - you need to check Instagram to see this it is INCREDIBLE. We also introduce you to another two of our great pod cover stars and check in on the all-important playlist - oh and there's also a...
2024-06-031h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief - The Podcast Pet's London to Brighton 100kmWelcome to The Debrief!This week Allie talks to Dean Cox - otherwise known as the podcast pet - about his epic journey from half marathon runner to 100km finisher.Back in 2023, Allie and Anna picked Dean from obscurity and have been training him in the dark arts for the last 30 weeks in order to get him to the start and hopefully the finish on the London to Brighton 100km race. Here Allie and Dean talk about the training plans he followed, his highs, lows and what he learnt on this 30-week journey, plus he...
2024-06-011h 18
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLegends: Jimmy Watkins, The Running PunkIn this Legends episode, Anna interviews Jimmy Watkins, co-founder of The Running Punks.Jimmy is a former GB athlete - who, in his own words, quit for rock & roll. In 2006, our guest reached the 800m final at the World Indoor Championships in Moscow, having clocked a PB and Welsh indoor record of 1 minute 47.23 seconds in the semifinals but despite his incredible talents on the track, Jimmy ran his last full season in 2007 - before pursuing a career in music. He went on to have considerable success as the frontman of rock band Future of The Left and...
2024-05-2656 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemCreepy CousinWelcome one and all to episode 54!This week we're talking Lake District LOLs and future presenters as we have a couple of little hellos from two of our excellent maternity cover stars plus we learn we have been pronouncing one of their names wrong the whole time.... Annas chucking a WR in the bin, Allie's got a washing machine ghost and there's a new word of the week.This week's podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8. Visit www.inov8.com and use code BHUSS15 to get a nice meaty discount.Instagram: www.instagram...
2024-05-251h 08
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemRun Don't WalkWelcome dear friends to episode 53!There's a lot of procrastination this week, as Allie refuses to pack her Spine bag and Anna refuses to pack her hospital bag. Allies been out with her girl crush, Pickles got a new boyfriend and we discover the joy of Player of the Munch plus there's some incredible additions to the playlist and we talk weight and running and the end is near for Dean as we have our final update from the podcast pet before we send him over the rainbow bridge that is the London to Brighton race.
2024-05-181h 09
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound Systemhypno-techno-dinky-donkeysIt's episode 52 people! NOT episode 51 as Allie keeps saying - she's mad, ignore her.This week we are chatting dinky donkeys, hypno-techno, and insomnia. Sounds like we've spent a weekend clubbing, right? WRONG! One of us is pregnant and the other one's just angry. The pod couldn't go by without a rant about UTMB and their mysterious dynamic pricing (we'd love to know your thoughts on that), Anna has a revelation about The Gummy Bear Lion King being the lead singer of Toto and we answer some burning questions in correspondence corner.This week's podcast...
2024-05-111h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLEGENDS - Hannah RickmanIn this special LEGENDS episode of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Soundsystem, we are thrilled to welcome Spine Race legend and Northern Traverse winner Hannah Rickman.Hannah is one of the UK's most talented ultrarunners known in the sport for her incredible can-do attitude and astonishing resilience.Here she talks to Allie about what got her into running, the highs and lows of taking on such massive challenges, plus she gives us her Win, Grim, and Get in the Bin and chooses some (questionable) tracks for the playlist.This week's podcast is proudly...
2024-05-051h 08
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Chart Of LikelihoodEpisode 50 is upon us and it might be our breast ever!This week there is A LOT of boob chat mixed in with some actual running stuff including the ridiculous amount of entries to the London Marathon, news about our new sponsor and details on how you can get your hands on a marathon medal without even getting off the sofa - it'll cost you, though.Pickle the dog becomes a superstar, Anna needs some help with her IKEA bed and we want to see you lot Rancing on the trails, please!This...
2024-05-041h 04
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemWhen The Fun Stops, StopWelcome to Episode 49!This week's is a BELTER. We are talking London Marathon, Lauren Fleshman, the Hubba Bubba Whale Blubber conspiracy and asking the big questions like when is a boyband reunion, not a boyband reunion? We've also got some exclusive news about Anna's maternity babysitters, and what would you do if you saw P!nk at a petrol station?Book Recommendation: Lauran Fleshman, Good for a Girl: My Life Running in a Man's World.All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2024-04-271h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemCall Me AlsWelcome to Episode 48!This week we're back to normal - well, as normal as we get. One of Allie's clients has found something quite disturbing on a run, Anna's making a 90's fashion statement with her new wrist splint, and we're throwing kit in the bin - which is quite unlike us. We've got some excellent boob-related correspondence and sorry guys but we're clamping down on the cheesy playlist vibes. Enjoy!Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
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The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: Lakes TraverseWelcome to episode 47!This week we have Lakes Traverse special as Allie gives us the lowdown on her 100km epic from St Bees to Shap, plus we have an update from the podcast pet!Enjoy!All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2024-04-1357 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLove Is A CheesegraterAfter the excitement of last weeks double drop it’s back to normal with episode 46! The big news is that use by bingo's been won and is now due date bingo. Oh and Jasmin Paris has made history at Barkley. There is controversy as Allie throws The Red Ambulance in the bin, Pearl Jam start their own running club and what exactly is ‘The Spinal Wrap.’? All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2024-04-0659 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemDamian Hall's Barkley Marathons Exclusive (John Kelly's Sexual Grunting)Welcome to the second of our legends episodes featuring all round good egg and friend of the pod Damian Hall! How have we ended up with the Barkley Bridesmaid himself spilling the beans on John Kelly’s alleged sex noises? We do not know, but we have! In this incredible episode we talk to Damo about what it’s like to be beaten by a girl, his hatred of mandatory kit and the glorious moment that Jasmin made history as well as the usual stuff you’d expect from us - plus we reveal some super cool news a...
2024-03-311h 12
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThat Girl's An Indie CindyWelcome to Episode 44 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Soundsystem! This week we've got sheep winning on the Welcome Way (try saying that after a few Tailwinds), Pickle receives her knighthood for services to running workshops and we throw bog socks into the bin. We've got a very emotional update from the podcast pet, a mahoooosive update to the playlist courtesy of Anna's mobile gramophone and, of course, boob chafe chat. As always we would love it if you could leave us a review on iTunes or Spotify - it really helps us and it makes you a good...
2024-03-301h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemBuilt like a truck, I'd bump for a buckIt's Episode 43 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Soundsystem and it's all kicking off in Anna's belly as Baby Harding makes herself known for the first time, just as Camille Heron is breaking records left right and centre. Co-incidence? WE THINK NOT! This week we chat Benfer, backyards and binfluencers plus there is some outstanding correspondence from our lovely listeners, including a new hack to get your toddler round junior parkrun that can also be used on a fifty-year-old man running a 100 miler. What are we talking about? Tune in to find out! Thoughts and feelings are always appreciated...
2024-03-231h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemMoving Like A Tortoise, Full Of Rigor MortisWelcome to Episode 42 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound Sytem! This week we're celebrating 53,000 downloads - all of them down to you wonderful people - so THANK YOU! However, what goes up must come down and in this episode we find bimbling, Beyonce and backyard ultras fighting it out for the space between Grim and The Bin. As well as all that we've got a playlist update and a load of excellent correspondence to get through, plus a little game of Never Have I Ever - ENJOY! All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit...
2024-03-1658 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemSauna FootWelcome to episode 43 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Soundsytem! This week Anna bids a sad farewell to her competitive running career for now, retiring in style at the winter 10km while Allie messes about in the Lake Ditsrict and pretends it's training. We've got the usual chat about blisters, toenails space invaders and tapon plus we ask are we too judgemental about Dryrobes? But the big news of the week is WE HAVE A NEW jingle. I mean we say new...we've got A jingle and it's awful. Enjoy! All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist...
2024-03-091h 09
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemCan Birds Eat Cheese?Well howdy ho! This is 40! Welcome to another episode of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Soundsytem where this week our heroes discuss aeroplanes, sunburn, cheese, trolls and the rise of the female race director. There are some classic accidental things that you’ve put in your mouth whilst running and some tasty playlist editions to boot! All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2024-03-0259 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemWeird RulezWelcome back to another week of The Bailey And Harding Ultrasound System. It's episode 39 and we're international - with one half of our hosting duo in Bahrain. "Where is Bahrain?" we hear you ask - don't worry, Anna and Allie have you covered there. We're talking about the excellent Ultrasound System Facebook Group interactions, Allie's ill with snot and sore throat and there's also some grim negative body images feelings getting in the way of things this week too. There's also a verrrrrrry interesting piece of correspondence from Mr A. Nony-mouse which could well open another can of worms...
2024-02-2459 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemButt NapkinsThis may be the first time you hear Episode 38 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, but it's not the first time Anna and Allie recorded it...So this episode is a presented by a pair who may come a cross just a little delirious. There's a wild Biscoff u-turn, AI's taking over and some grumbles about over-zealous councils fining for wild wees. We also catch up with how the Podcast Pet is getting on. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us...
2024-02-161h 04
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: The ARC of Attrition 100 MilesAllie gives us her blow-by-blow account of her experience at the Mud Crew Events ARC of Attrition 100 (104) miler, along the South West Coast Path. Episode 37 of the podcast is a debrief episode, so you can hear what went down. There's also a controversial klaxon warning: Anna shares her thoughts on people claiming PBs on Strava that aren't the full race result.... All the links: Recommendation: Hannah Rickman's Spine Blog: https://hannahrickmanrunning.wordpress.com/2024/01/28/spine-race-2024/ Toby Lowe's Arc of Attrition film 'Allie' https://vimeo.com/ondemand/allie Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod ...
2024-02-1058 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemStick It and FlickIt's episode 36 of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System pod and Anna and Allie are fresh off the back of the National Running Show 2024 and have a mini debrief from it. Allie would also like to hire a Social Secretary for the podcast to help arrange meet ups, please! There's a very rude interruption and string vest chat is back on the cards.All the links: Recommendations: BOOK: The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylistEmail us...
2024-02-031h 02
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Bozo Of BiscoffAnna and Allie are back for episode 35 of the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System podcast and Allie's made her return from the Spine Safety Team, after the best 4 days she's ever had. This OBVIOUSLY leads to a LOT of Spine chat. Anna's also buzzing after securing her very first FKT. And we hear all about your motivational running songs. Also, trigger warning, there's some manky feet chat towards the end. Plus Allie's shamelessly begging for sponsors. All the links: Recommendations: BLOG: Hannah Rickman's Spine Blog: https://www.caminoultra.com/post/hannah-rickman-2nd-montane-winter-spine ...
2024-01-271h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Taped Seams Of The Waterproof Trousers Anna and Allie are back with episode 34 of The Bailey and Harding Ultrasound System and this week's chat is another eclectic mix of running, non-running, podcast chat and more! Allie gives us an insight into her upcoming (at time of recording!) weekend on the Spine Race Safety Team and Anna's got mixed feelings about her longest run in a while that's ended with a pain in the butt. Boooo. Plus, is the William Tell Overture a good tune to run to? Find out!All the links:James Cordon & Alanis Morissette Update "ironic' https://www.youtube...
2024-01-2058 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemDouble Ended SharpieIt's Episode 33 of the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System and Allie and Anna have got a lot of weather chat this week. Speaking of the weather, happy Spine weekend! Also, can you tell the difference between road runners and trail runners at muddy parkruns? Stay tuned to the playlist chat - because there's a musical that may have broken through Allie's cold, icy, musical-hating exterior...Plus we have an update from the Podcast Pet, Dean. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempodPlaylist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylistEmail us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail...
2024-01-1358 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Minjury(Take 2!) Happy New Year podcats! We're back for 2024, with episode 32 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System. Allie's back from holiday but is also on holiday again in Devon (which is why she sounds like she's in a toilet, sorry!) Anna's letting loose on spilling all of the beans about running while pregnant, now that that particular cat is out of the bag. And Allie's got an issue with hotel pillows....We hear your most embarrassing running injuries (WOW - some of them are incredible!) and we've got a question from one of you lovely lot about what...
2024-01-0659 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe MinjuryHappy New Year podcats! We're back for 2024, with episode 32 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System. Allie's back from holiday but is also on holiday again in Devon (which is why she sounds like she's in a toilet, sorry!) Anna's letting loose on spilling all of the beans about running while pregnant, now that that particular cat is out of the bag. And Allie's got an issue with hotel pillows....We hear your most embarrassing running injuries (WOW - some of them are incredible!) and we've got a question from one of you lovely lot about what distance...
2024-01-061h 02
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemLegends: Stuart Smith It's episode 31 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System and the first of the 'Legends' episodes. Allie and Anna speak to Stu Smith, who's CV reads like a what's what of outdoor adventuring. They speak to Stu about his involvement in the safety teams for some of the world's biggest running and adventure races. He tells tales of working on safety teams with celebrities for TV shows and also, why the humble string vest could be the one key piece of kit that could get you out of a sticky situation on the hills. All the...
2023-12-301h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System2023 Year In Review Allie and Anna look back on 2023 and all of the highs and lows of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System. Episode 30 is full of nostalgia (does it count as nostalgia if it's only 6 months old?), as they give the podcast - and YOU, the listeners - an appraisal. As well as looking back, they're looking ahead to their running goals for 2024, and have a look through your goals too - great for some inspiration of what races to enter!All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist ...
2023-12-2354 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemOut Of Office As the year begins to draw to a close, Allie is still out of the office sunning herself in the Philippines, so she and Anna have mopped up all of the scraps from previous episodes that got cut, because they waffled on too long, and have stuck them all together to create this Out Of Office episode. There are various cameo appearances from friends of the pod, including an update from Podcast Pet Dean. Remember to keep sending us your stories from the trails or on the run. Via email, Insta DM / voicenote.All the links: Instagram...
2023-12-1634 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemCat Bum WeeklyThis week, in episode 28 of the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System, Allie's been for a run with the legendary Damian Hall and they talk about how to get over yourself when it comes to going for a run with someone who's faster than you. Anna's been making a fool of herself at a secret photoshoot, and she's also putting brands in the bin whose sizes don't make any sense. Also, in case you didn't notice, the Christmas playlist is up and running, so go check it out. All the links:Instagram: www...
2023-12-091h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemGeluid KipbogeysWelcome back to the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, and episode 27 of silliness. Anna's been back running along the canal, which prompts a conversation between the pair of them about how they feel about going back to the scene of ultras they've run before. More songs, that have a bit of a 90s theme, are being added to the playlist. They're getting smooshy with your responses to what ultra running has brought you, And they FINALLY put the debate of what to call Kipchoge snot rocket gels to bed. All the links: Instagram: www...
2023-12-0257 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemBangarang BumThe Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System is half a year old!!! It's episode 26! Allie's in Cornwall and doesn't feel awful, 'cos she's not dying, although she did fall over and bash her knee. Anna's been living her wins vicariously through other people again and the pair of them discuss the hot running topics of the week; using ketchup as gels (don't do that) and the new Trail Ultra Majors series. We've also got more stories from listeners and there are more songs to be added to the playlist. Enjoy!All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com...
2023-11-2559 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemNothing Wrong With MeIf we were a parkrun, we'd be a milestone this week. It's episode 25 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, and Anna and Allie catch you up on their week of running. Anna's back from New York Marathon and Allie's got some results back from the doctor. There's some tips for hitting mandatory calorie reserves for ultras and there's an update from our podcast pet, Dean, as he embarks on Week 1 of 30, training for the London To Brighton 100k. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist ...
2023-11-1855 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemFlapping CodpieceWelcome to episode 24 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System podcast, and the return of the show notes, after Anna took a week off doing them (yes, she forgot)! This week, Anna and Allie recap the fun they had at the Big Bear Rabbit Challenge IRL meet up. They also discuss Christmas in November and a debate about rubbish medals. P.S. Anna sounds like she's recording in a toilet because she forgot her laptop and recorded it through her phone - sorry about that! All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist...
2023-11-111h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemShit HandAll the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-11-041h 02
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: Autumn 100Allie is fresh off the back of running the Centurion Autumn 100 miler. We say 'fresh' - that's perhaps not the most accurate adjective. In episode 22 of The Bailey and Harding Ultrasound System, she's giving Anna a blow-by-blow account of what went down on the day. There are some learnings in there, possible cruelty to animals, peri-menopause chat and a lovely inspirational speech we reckon will give you goosebumps. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-10-2858 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Privacy Parlour It's Autumn 100 taper week for Allie, as we get stuck into Episode 21 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System. The girls are talking Heroic individualism, more maranoia than you can shake a stick at and Allie forces Anna's hand into sharing her grim which, actually, even by the standards of this pod, is probably over-sharing. Plus your correspondence about solutions for aid stations with no toilets and a debate about 'you don't look like a runner'. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-10-211h 04
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Debrief: 7 Valleys UltraIn episode 20 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, Anna is back from her epic day out in the Lake District, taking on the 7 Valleys Ultra. It's no secret that the day didn't quite go to plan, so tune in as she spills the tea and gives a full debrief of what went down on a cold, wet and windy day in the hills. There are a lot of learnings hopefully useful tips for you lovely lot too to take into your future races. Basically, you need to avoid the lemons. There's also stuff getting in the bin and...
2023-10-141h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Obfuscation of Ultra It's episode 19 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System and just a little warning here: things get RANTY. There's a lot that's going in the bin this week, including mandatory kit dodgers, single-use shoes (what?!) and private land. Not to mention Allie's disdain at the absolute obfuscation of ultra (if you're not sure what that means, you're not the only one!) PLUS, it transpires that there's a very famous listener to the pod...All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-10-0759 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemMathleticsIt's episode 18 of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System and both Anna and Allie have some race debriefs from the weekend (of two very different races). They chat about how, as runners, we have the ability to perform questionable maths when the struggle bus comes a honking. And we have a question about the lyrics of a seemingly tame song on the playlist, and it's not Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish, but may have similar connotations... There's also some useful nuggets around toilets (or lack of) at races. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod
2023-09-301h 02
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Taper Worm Is ComingThis week on the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, Anna and Allie discuss their weekly Wins, Grims, and Get In The Bins, which involve bulls, parkrun Dads and Anna's brain going into meltdown because the taper worm is coming (and everybody's crying). They have more thoughts on finish line proposals, including your stories. And there's a brand new conundrum from listener Ged, about what quick pleasantries you should exchange with other runners in an out and back race? PLUS, hear from their new 'Podcast Pet', Dean, who Allie and Anna are going to work on as their project to...
2023-09-231h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemThe Brown CaterpillarIt's episode 16 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System and, if you hadn't already guessed from the name 'The Brown Caterpillar', there are an abundance of poo-related tales from the trails from your disgusting lot! Anna's got a bee in her bonnet about race rule breakers and may have started a cult of people obsessed with food use by dates. Allie's had more thoughts about The Ballad Of Chasey Lain involving car salesmen and some freaky dreams about running that involve fancy soft flasks. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us...
2023-09-161h 01
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemPodcast PetThis week on The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, join Anna and DJ Lethal (aka Allie) as they discuss their racing wins of the week: Grand Tour of Skiddaw and UTMB ETC. As ever, the 'Get In The Bin' section raises some controversy (should people propose at the finish lines of races and why do people put activities on Strava that are not meant for Strava??). We've got some bangers to be added to the Ultra Sound System Playlist, plus find out more about the brand new Podcast Pet. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https...
2023-09-091h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemSexy StanThe Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System's hit 10 THOUSAND downloads!! Thank you so much for continuing to support this little pod week-in, week-out. Anna and Allie are back with episode 14 with some real conundrums, including what the unwritten riles of running are, when it comes to running a race with some one else (if you have thoughts on this, please add them to our post on Instagram!) Allie's also giving us a debrief on her Welsh 3,000s adventure and Anna's been trying to coax Shirley Ballas into doing an ultra. We've got a banger of a top recovery tip...
2023-09-021h 04
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemBin JuiceUnlucky for some, it's episode 13 of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System podcast. Anna and Allie are back to bring you updates on their running adventures and there are plenty of tales from the audience in 'Correspondence Corner' (yup, we know it's a rubbish name, but it's staying). Allie had a rather grim experience with some sushi and soft flask mould is getting in the bin this week, along with Anna's stinking FASHUN trainers. The playlist has had an update and Anna has a new feature: ‘I am the one and only’ as in, am I the only one who...
2023-08-261h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemWardrobe MalfunctionsIn episode 12 of the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System, Anna gives a debrief on her weekend in the Lake District doing some recces for her 100km race, while Allie joins us from her hideaway in Cornwall - and she's made a huge life change. Strava's 'On This Day; feature gets the 'Get In The Bin' treatment, especially after throwing up a rather embarrassing moment on a run for Anna. Allie and Anna have a controversial question that's come in, courtesy of 'The Bald Runner': Can you class yourself an ultra marathon runner if you've never run an organised race...
2023-08-191h 04
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemVertical BallbagOi oi, it's 'Legs Eleven', episode 11 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System is here. Bee prepared for some more nonsense from Allie and Anna, including a fair wage for bees, a rant about motivational water bottles and they have a guest presenter in the form of a suuuuuper long voice note with some thoughts on Stolen Valour. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-08-1258 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemCan Of Worms Happy double digit day! The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System podcast has hit episode number 10. Yup, this nonsense has been released week after week for 10 whole weeks - lucky you! Allie and Anna are chatting about all the good stuff this week, while opening several cans of worms; toenails, ingrown hairs, coffee snobs and how long is an ultra? Anna’s also had an update from the anonymous dilemma about stolen valour from last week and there’s only one word for it: karma!All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultr...
2023-08-051h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemStolen ValourIn episode 9 of the Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System, Allie and Anna debrief from their jaunt up the Yorkshire 3 Peaks. Their Win, Grim and Get In The Bin include tales of double boobs from bra pads and the moist inner layer of the trail shoe (no, that's not the name of a new band going on the Ultra Sound System playlist!) Speaking of the playlist, Anna's had a bit of a mad 5 minutes going through punk versions of pop and film songs and there are more anonymous stories, one of which involves stolen valour that they need your help...
2023-07-291h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemIs It Titbit Or Tidbit?It's time for episode 8 of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System. Get ready for some more tales of woe from the trails and another controversial Get In The Bin from Allie involving 100 mile race belt buckles. Anna's learnt a top tip about hilly long runs from Beth Pascall and of course, there are more additions to the Ultra Sound System playlist. Spoiler alert: Allie's not a fan of Doctor Jones. Anna also has a little cry and when does a nap become a sleep? We're covering all the big topics! All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist...
2023-07-221h 03
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemAthlete JuiceAllie and Anna are back with episode 7 of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System and have got more stories of triumph and embarrassment from the trails - both their own and other people's. We've had some feedback on men in tight tights, Anna has a running-related quandary regarding air travel and Charles and Eddie (her poles) and when does a nap become a sleep? PLUS stay tuned for the Big Bear meet up announcement. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-07-1559 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemWendover Woods SpecialYou lucky, lucky listeners. Anna and Allie are back with a bitesized episode of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System recorded in front of an audience at the Centurion Running Wendover Woods Weekend. You can expect the usual lols about running, with some special guests, including Russ with his funny story, Sonny Peart fresh off the back of his 100 mile attempt and Gary House, whose workshop on poles they crashed. Wait til you hear what he did to a cow.... All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-07-1134 min
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemVomit Mexican WaveWelcome back to the The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System podcast. In episode 6, Anna debriefs on her 50km ultra in Cannock, Allie's been running with a glorious human in Scotland and, thanks to a voice note from Tabitha, we're putting chafing firmly in the BIN. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-07-081h 05
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemOne Way Ticket To TicksvilleAllie Bailey and Anna Harding are back with episode 5 of the Ultra Sound System. This week, Allie's taking a leaf out of Anna's book with her win - by celebrating other peoples' achievements as her own, Anna's schooling Allie on intervals, and there's the all the usual embarrassing stories, silly features and a little bit of out of tune singing. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-07-011h 06
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemTasty Little NuggetCan you believe Allie and Anna have made it 4 episodes without having any legal action taken against them? Nope, us either. But here we are. This week on the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System, they're obviously talking about the weather, Allie gives us a debrief from her South Downs Way 100 miler and Anna fills us in on her epic race at the weekend too... They'll be adding more of your songs to the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System Playlist and there's the usual "win, grim, get in the bin". All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist...
2023-06-241h 01
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemHolly's Barbed Wire ButtIt's episode 3 of the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System and WOW, this week has some hilarious running fail stories, courtesy of you lovely lot. They're adding more of your songs to the Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System Playlist. Plus there's the usual "win, grim, get in the bin", creepy spider web curtains, and some chat about how to turn around a DNF ('Did Not Finish').All the links: Book recommendation: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away, by Annie Duke Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylistEmail us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-06-171h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemKeep Your CoulisThey're back. Allie Bailey and Anna Harding bring you episode 2 of The Bailey and Harding Ultra Sound System. Find out what's been their win, grim and get in the bin this week. They've each got a Top 5 share, plus they want to know the weirdest thing you've won at a race. And, it's probably about time you got to know them a bit better too. All the links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempod Playlist: https://bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylist Email us: ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-06-101h 00
The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound SystemEp 1 - PilotIn this episode of The Bailey And Harding Ultra Sound System Podcast, Allie and Anna kick things off with a bang. Find out what they're going to be adding to the brand new Ultra Sound System Pod playlist, what Anna calls her poles and Allie’s hack for dog poo bags and gel wrappers, Plus, did Anna have really bad night sweats after an epic ultra, or just wee the bed?All The Links:Instagram - www.instagram.com/ultrasoundsystempodSpotify Playlist - bit.ly/ultrasoundsystemplaylistEmail us - ultrasoundsystempod@gmail.com
2023-06-0357 min
School Reading ListEpisode 8 - How the cost of living crisis is impacting children's reading and book salesSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 8For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-8 Part 1Book postArt and Joy Best Friends Forever by Danielle KrysaThe Way of Dog by Zana FraillonEngineers Making a DifferenceKind Crocodile by Leo Timmers by Dr. Shini SomaraI say Oh, You say No by John KaneThe Fixer of Broken Things by Julia PattonThe Bear and the Wildcat by Kazumi Yumoto and K...
2023-03-1840 min