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Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningSam Harvey and Stephen Redfern- To The Well We Go. Dirt Church Radio 333. Kia ora e te whānau. As the sport of trail and ultramarathon running evolves, we find ourselves searching for that extra 1%. Whether it's in efficiency and speed (just witness the spectacle of the elite aid stops at Western States) or pushing that bit further, it seems like we are heading towards uncharted territory. This week on Dirt Church Radio, we bring you two interviews with athletes who know how to go the Well. Sam Harvey makes his DCR three-peat this week and talks to Andrew about (literally) running himself to a standstill as the assist in the re...2025-07-011h 25Dirt Church Radio Trail Running119 Not Out- AidStation 033.Kia ora e te whānau.This episode of the Aidstation leaves more questions unanswered than answered. Is finding your attention waning at a race with no end the same as disliking it? Why does Test Cricket suck? What’s wrong with Corriander? Will it be a kiwi double at Western States? Hey Andrew, can we see your buckle? Did the wikipunishment meet the wikicrime? IS putting your intention out there ultimately a bad thing or a good thing? Is it breaking our brains that our friends are good at running? All this and more in the AidStation Dirt Chu...2025-06-2735 min
DCR AidStationCamille Herron. Dirt Church Radio 331This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. It would be easy to start this post off with something like “the internet sucks” and again, that would date us. In today’s context, the internet is, and with that comes its joys, its horrors, and the amplification of the worst angels of our psyche. In the physical world, moments come and go; in the digital world, a senseless act is immortal. Camille Herron, who returns to Dirt Church Radio for a third t...2025-06-171h 38Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningCamille Herron. Dirt Church Radio 331.Kia ora e te whānau. It would be easy to start this post off with something like “the internet sucks” and again, that would date us. In today’s context, the internet is, and with that comes its joys, its horrors, and the amplification of the worst angels of our psyche. In the physical world, moments come and go; in the digital world, a senseless act is immortal. Camille Herron, who returns to Dirt Church Radio for a third time, remains one of the greatest talents in our sport, having set multiple world records...2025-06-171h 17Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe Ultrasphere Is Getting Spicy. Aidstation 31.Kia ora e te whānau. All Matt knew is that he went to Ultra Trail Australia, got home, and then a couple of hours later went to work. What he missed in that very full-on week was a cavalcade of what Men In Blazers’ podcast would only describe as sheer ultrarunning shithousery. From the William Goodge trans-Australia beef, to the Avaripa running saga and consequential PR home-run, to whatever the heck Camille was on about, through to Stephanie Gage’s win at UltraTrail Snowdonia, and a Sea Slug winning a 200-mile race, Matt asks to be caught up, a...2025-05-301h 24Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBryon Powell- Transcendent Trails- The Ultra Gobi 400. Dirt Church Radio 325Kia ora e te whānau. Bryon Powell is a legend. The founder of iRunFar, an Ultramarathon runner and returning Dirt Church Radio Champion. In this week’s episode of DCR, Bryon speaks with Ali and Andrew about the lessons he learnt and the stories he shared in his lifetime, packed into three days, winning the incredible Ultra Gobi 400km. Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed RunningBryon Powell on Instagram iRunFar Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletter...2025-05-061h 36Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningJean Beaumont.-Quiet Riot. Dirt Church Radio 323Kia ora e te whānau. Jean Beaumont is a legend in Aotearoa ultramarathon circles that you’ve probably heard of, or maybe thought you did, because Jean keeps to herself. It’s taken years to get her to come on DCR and we’re so glad she did. Eight Northburn 100 finishes, and six wins from those eight, on top of masses of other feats of endurance that would make a mortal quail, including The Revenant, The Spectacle, and way back in the day, a double Hillary. Ali and Andre...2025-04-221h 01Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningAidstation 29- The Lightning RoundKia ora e te whānau. This week, we’re all back in the same country (for the time being) and thought that we would switch it up on this week’s Aidstation with a Lightning Round of questions that are, frankly, all over the place. From mental strategies for ultramarathons to Andrew’s neighbour, who may be the incredible hulk, through to the best races for newbies, specificity, the pros and cons of modern fuelling, Ali’s twenties, to how much you’d pay to poop in a bucket, It’s all on this week in the Aidstation. D...2025-04-1845 minDirt Church Radio Trail RunningGrass Roots Radicals- Aidstation 28Kia ora e te whānau. We get the band back together after ages for this week’s AidStation Podcast. Fresh from Kunyani, Northburn 100, and kicking about at Riverhead Relaps, Ali, Andrew, and Matt discuss their love of the Grassroots event and the challenges and opportunities for amazing experiences that lie within. This week, we've got some bonus audio that Matt recorded at the Relaps Backyard. First, you hear from RD Shaun Collins about the event's history, changes, triumphs, challenges, and where the backyard goes. We’ll speak to Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His&Hers events regar...2025-04-0455 minDirt Church Radio Trail RunningAidStation 27 Mid Pack? Middle Aged? or Just Mid?Kia ora e te whānau. The first clue to Matthew having an inkling that his faculties might be slipping is when he starts announcing every episode of the AidStation as number 25, just like this week. Age is a tyranny that we all face, and this week-old mates Andrew and Matt run down the question of when it is time to accept that you are not 25 anymore and if you should be. or would you want to go back to being 25 again? what keeps you going into middle age and beyond? and what's Matt's obsession with 25 anyway? But look. D...2025-03-2129 min
DCR AidStationAidStation 27. Time is TyrannyThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whānau. The first clue to Matthew having an inkling that his faculties might be slipping is when he starts announcing every episode of the AidStation as number 25, just like this week. Age is a tyranny that we all face, and this week-old mates Andrew and Matt run down the question of when it is time to accept that you are not 25 anymore and if you should be. or would you want to g...2025-03-1805 minDirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe Trail To Western States Starts On The Road- Adrian MacDonald. Dirt Church Radio 315Kia ora e te whānau. When Adrian MacDonald moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, he didn’t do it for the trails, he did it for love and the chance to run hills at altitude. With a background in road and track, MacDonald didn’t hit the trails until the pandemic canceled races and he thought he’d try his hand at an FKT. The rest, as they say, is history. Andrew and Matt speak to Adrian about his back-to-back wins at the historic Leadville 100, what it took to get him there, his road, er, trail to Western States...2025-02-251h 05Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Preview Special, with Kerry Suter and Lucy Bartholomew. Dirt Chruch Radio 313.The 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Preview Special, with Kerry Suter and Lucy Bartholomew. Dirt Chruch Radio 313.Kia ora e te whānau. It's that time of year again!!! The circus has rolled into town, the tents are being set up, the sawdust is being sprinkled, the elephants have those funny headdress things on, and all we are waiting for is a bunch of clowns to show up. In what is one of our favourite episodes of each year, Matt, Ali, and Andrew are joined by special guests Kerry Suter and the mighty Lucy Bartholomew (yes, t...2025-02-111h 06Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningAidStation 25. Chaotic Good, Bucket Lists, and The War on Wellington.Kia ora e te whānau. You know the feeling when you are running down a trail and it gets so good that you feel that you are flowing and then you push it just that little bit and you suddenly figure out that you are holding onto the dirt and sanity by your fingertips? Yeah. This episode is like that but in podcast form. In this episode, our heroes discuss what it truly means to commit to a big race, and how they can haunt your dreams. The crew rips through their bucket list races (if money was n...2025-02-0730 minDirt Church Radio Trail RunningAmanda Basham. It's A Family Affair. Dirt Church Radio 311Kia ora e te whānau. We’ve discussed on Dirt Church Radio in the past that the pros walk amongst us, however witnessing their drive, discipline, and ability to seemingly dance away on the most challenging of terrain is a sight to behold. And, look, not to put too fine a point on it, but Amanda Basham rules. A professional trail runner and endurance coach, who has raced at the highest heights of the sport, including winning the USATF trail championships as her first race as a professional. Amanda was kind enough to speak to Ali and And...2025-01-281h 05Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningIT'S THE 2024 DCR CHRISTMAS SPECIAL- Dirt Church Radio 308Kia ora e te whanāu. Holy moly it's been a long year, and we are STOKED to share the 5th episode of the Dirt Church Radio Christmas Special!! Matt, Ali, and Andrew run through the highs, the lows, (well, we cut those out), and the legends of the 2024 trail running world. This is coming out on Christmas day, so we'll keep the preamble short, but we wish you a wonderful 2025 filled with love, light, and dirty ankles. Get after it in the new year, and we'll see y...2024-12-241h 04Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningAbby Hall- Growth Through Adversity And Beyond. Dirt Church Radio 307Kia ora e te whanāu.This week on Dirt Church Radio Ali speaks with the mighty Abby Hall. On the start line at the Kosciuszko 100km, Abby Hall was a picture of composure and radiated competence. Hall crushed the course, taking the W and fourth overall in a super impressive 10:43:24. Ali and Abby talk about Abby’s injury and recovery, her growth through this adversity, and her hopes for 2025. Hall, who runs for Adidas Terrex, spent two weeks in Australia, traveling, exploring, and generally falling in love with the place with her good friend Lucy Bartholomew. Ali tal...2024-12-171h 22
DCR AidStationNo Sleep 'till KosciThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whanāu.This week on Dirt Church Radio we have a historic event. This is the first-ever DCR episode recorded without Matt or Eugene. Andrew McDowall and Ali Pottinger travelled to Australia to race and crew in the iconic Coast to Kosci. The 240-kilometre road and gravel road monster has been referred to as the Bad Water of the South as it goes from sea level to the highest point in Australia. With a long-standing rivalry between A...2024-12-031h 12Dirt Church Radio Trail Running2024 Coast To Kosci Special:The Long Road. Dirt Church Radio 305.Kia ora e te whanāu.This week on Dirt Church Radio we have a historic event. This is the first-ever DCR episode recorded without Matt or Eugene. Andrew McDowall and Ali Pottinger traveled to Australia to race and crew in the iconic Coast to Kosci. The 240-kilometre road and gravel road monster has been referred to as the Bad Water of the South as it goes from sea level to the highest point in Australia. With a long-standing rivalry between Andrew and DCR guest 151 Steven Redfern about to come to a head that would result in a b...2024-12-031h 12
DCR AidStationMichael Wardian: Giant Steps, Adventure Across the Seas and to the Moon. Dirt Church Radio 303.This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whanāu.This week on Dirt Church Radio Ali and Matt speak to a colossus of our sport, Mike Wardian. Regarding Mike’s running achievements, it’s probably easier to go back and look at what he hasn’t done. He is known for his phenomenal endurance, ability to recover from huge efforts (sometimes backed up the next day), and an all-consuming love for adventure. In this episode, we talk about completing his first marathon with hi...2024-11-191h 09
DCR AidStationThe Future of Dirt Church Radio with Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowallThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comKia ora e te whanāu. Please join Matt in welcoming the new co-hosts of Dirt Church Radio, Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall. Both have been regulars on DCR for some time now, so it should be little surprise that Matt would reach out to them to join him in the next chapter of Aotearoa’s third favourite forest-based running podcast. Both bring a wealth of experience to the table, are community-minded, and love a good yarn. Thi...2024-11-0555 minDirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe Future of DCR with Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall– Dirt Church Radio 301.Kia ora e te whanāu. Please join Matt in welcoming the new co-hosts of Dirt Church Radio, Ali Pottinger and Andrew McDowall. Both have been regulars on DCR for some time now, so it should be little surprise that Matt would reach out to them to join him in the next chapter of Aotearoa’s third favourite forest-based running podcast. Both bring a wealth of experience to the table, are community-minded, and love a good yarn. This is going to be sweet-as. This week we learn a bit about Ali and Andrew’s backstory, what they are excit...2024-11-0555 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningMistakes Were Made - With Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter of SQUADRUNKia ora e te whānau! On this episode of the DCR AidStation we are back with two of our favourite coaches and the brains behind SQUADRUN, Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter. The famous saying “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” rings true with running. In fact, one could argue that 99% of our races have an element of the uncontrollable, but we are not going to talk about this. We are going to focus when we’ve become our own Mike Tyson, and punched ourselves in the face. We rip through the gamut of bugg...2024-10-041h 14
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningDaniel Jones: Reflections On The Journey of a Professional AthleteKia Ora e te whānau! Simply put, Daniel Jones is heaps good at running, so good that at the start of the year he transitioned from being an elite runner supported by a brand to being a professional athlete on an international team. Matt spoke to Dan from his home in Lower Hutt, off the back of his first USA and European season as part of the Adidas Terrex team. We discuss Western States, CCC, just how fast the OCC is, the surprises and challenges of being a professional runner, and his deep and abiding relationship with H...2024-09-241h 09
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningFast Times and Strava Crimes: What's up with running's most popular app?Kia ora e te whānau! Where were you when you first heard about the big orange S? On this episode of the DCR AidStation podcast, Eugene and Matt dive deep into the good, the bad, and the (very) ugly that is Strava. Our heroes discuss what they love and love less about the social fitness platform and the positive and less positive impacts it has had on their lives. What brought this topic up was the dawning incredulity that people are hiring Strava Mules to run things fast for them for the purpose of kudos and followers. O...2024-09-2037 min
DCR AidStationStrava: can't live with it, can't live without itThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 018 – Fast Times and Strava CrimesKia ora e te whānau! Where were you when you first heard about the big orange S? On this episode of the DCR AidStation podcast, Eugene and Matt dive deep into the good, the bad, and the (very) ugly that is Strava. Our heroes discuss what they love and love less about the social fitness platform and the positive and less positive impacts it has had on their lives. What brought thi...2024-09-1703 min
DCR AidStationIce, fire, and everything in between: tales from him and herThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comFire Fighters Everywhere! Part 2 of the Firies Climb for MND/ Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His & Hers Endurance KITZ - Dirt Church Radio 293. Kia Ora e te whānau! If, as we posited last week, the collective noun for a group of Fire Fighters is a Calendar then in this episode we’ve got most of the months ticked off!!! First off, we’ve got all the action from day 2 of the Firies Climb for MND. Then in...2024-09-101h 31
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningFire Fighters Everywhere! Part 2 of the Firies Climb for MND/ Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His & Hers Endurance KITZKia Ora e te whānau! If, as we posited last week, the collective noun for a group of Fire Fighters is a Calendar then in this episode we’ve got most of the months ticked off!!! First off, we’ve got all the action from day 2 of the Firies Climb for MND. Then in the second part of our show Matt had the pleasure of sitting down at home with Helen Waterworth and Chris Newsome from His & Hers Endurance Events KITS when they swung through from Whangarei on their way to The Great Naseby.We...2024-09-101h 31
DCR AidStationWhen firefighters and burning quads collideThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 017 – The Firies Furber Stairs Climb For MND Live showKia ora e te whānau! We are not going to lie to you, this is a heavy episode, however it is absolutely one that you need to hear.Matt and Ali Pottinger ventured to Scenic World in Katoomba to facilitate this discussion for the Firies Furber Stairs Climb.We spoke to the original Firies Climb Organiser, Matt Pridham, about his personal experience with MND...2024-09-031h 21
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningAidStation Podcast 017 – The Firies Furber Stairs Climb For MND Live showKia ora e te whānau! We are not going to lie to you, this is a heavy episode, however it is absolutely one that you need to hear. Matt and Ali Pottinger ventured to Scenic World in Katoomba to facilitate this discussion for the Firies Furber Stairs Climb. We spoke to the original Firies Climb Organiser, Matt Pridham, about his personal experience with MND and how this drove him to start an event which raised millions of dollars, We spoke to Professor Dominic Rowe of Macqurie University. A consultant neurologist with a fury to find a cure, a...2024-09-031h 21
DCR AidStationBut I would talk 100 miles, and I would talk 100 moreThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comEugene and Matt talk 100 miles. The where, what, and why. Dirt Church Radio 291. Kia Ora e te whānau!This week on the pod, Eugene and Matt settle in for a good old chat about Matt’s upcoming 100 mile event and Matt gets the opportunity to chat to one of his running idols (Eugene, and yes, we are leaving that in) about his process and engagement with the distance.Following on from last week’s AidStat...2024-08-271h 12
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEugene and Matt talk 100 miles. The where, what, and why.Kia Ora e te whānau! This week on the pod, Eugene and Matt settle in for a good old chat about Matt’s upcoming 100 mile event and Matt gets the opportunity to chat to one of his running idols (Eugene, and yes, we are leaving that in) about his process and engagement with the distance. Following on from last week’s AidStation when we spoke to coach Kerry and Ali from SQUADRUN, we discuss the where, the what, and most importantly the why around an event that has bludgeoned itself into the running discourse and is more popul...2024-08-271h 12
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningSoft Feelings And Hard Numbers: The Mileage Question with Kerry Suter and Ali PottingerKia ora e te whānau! The great questions of our age answered by two of the greatest minds (and Matt and Eugene)!! When it comes to training, how much is too much? Or too little? And do we go by time or distance? And how will we know?!?! The answer? It depends … sort of ... This is a great discussion with SQUADRUN coaches Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger around the quantitative and qualitative approach to training for your next big event. Matt reminds us how context is everything, Ali refuses to be judged for completionism, and Eugene and Ker...2024-08-2354 min
DCR AidStationThe power of telling your storyThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comLee Grabarek - From the Nutmeg State to Ōtautahi, a trail well travelled - Dirt Church Radio 289.Kia ora e te whanau! This week Matt has the distinct privilege of speaking to Lee Grabarek. Lee (they/them) is a non-binary person who has been ripping it up on the trails and roads of Aotearoa for the last ten years, after travelling from Connecticut, where they enjoyed a very outdoorsy existence.Matt spoke to Lee about their life g...2024-08-131h 10
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningLee Grabarek - From the Nutmeg State to Ōtautahi, a trail well travelled - Dirt Church Radio 289.Kia ora e te whanau! This week Matt has the distinct privilege of speaking to Lee Grabarek. Lee (they/them) is a non-binary person who has been ripping it up on the trails and roads of Aotearoa for the last ten years, after travelling from Connecticut, where they enjoyed a very outdoorsy existence. Matt spoke to Lee about their life growing up, their initial foray into trail running and the sweet, sweet, sweet, transgression of wearing road shoes on the trail. We discuss Lee’s attendance at Out Trails, a trail running retreat for queer and trans people, and th...2024-08-131h 10
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningGareth Morris Plants His Feet in the Clouds: What it's like to knock off a Bob Graham RoundKia ora e te whānau! This week we’re joined by DCR favourite guest Gareth Morris as he recounts to us how he knocked off a run he first dreamed of more than a decade ago when he read the DCR favourite book, Feet in the Clouds, by Richard Askwith. The famous Bob Graham Round, a fell running loop in the English Lake District, challenges runners to tackle 42 peaks over a 66 mile course in less than 24 hours. (Bob Graham was the first person to go under that mark, in 1932). Gareth talks all about the history of this famous rou...2024-08-0953 min
DCR AidStationA Feat in the Clouds: What it's like to knock off a Bob Graham RoundThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 015 – Gareth Morris Plants His Feet in the Clouds Photo: James RaffertyKia ora e te whānau!This week we’re joined by DCR favourite guest Gareth Morris as he recounts to us how he knocked off a run he first dreamed of more than a decade ago when he read the DCR favourite book, Feet in the Clouds, by Richard Askwith.The famous Bob Graham Round, a fell running loop in the...2024-08-0505 min
DCR AidStationA Bad Boy of Running comes to (Dirt) ChurchThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comDavid Hellard - Podcast Baddy, Caffeine Daddy, And an Advocate for a Life on Two Feet. Dirt Church Radio 287. Kia ora e te whanau!David Hellard has had a long and varied history with running. From hashing with his army dad, to reclaiming fitness in his 20’s obstacle racing, adventure racing, a love of city exploration, running everywhere, ultras, to founding the long-running and wildly-popular Bad Boy Running podcast.David has run many of the wor...2024-07-301h 30
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningDavid Hellard - Podcast Baddy, Caffeine Daddy, And an Advocate for a Life on Two FeetKia ora e te whanau! David Hellard has had a long and varied history with running. From hashing with his army dad, to reclaiming fitness in his 20’s obstacle racing, adventure racing, a love of city exploration, running everywhere, ultras, to founding the long-running and wildly popular Bad Boy Running podcast. David has run many of the world’s greatest marathons and has a passion for a life on two feet. Lately pivoting to creating Caffeine Bullet, a chewable caffeine source that packs a mean punch. Proving the old adage that the degree of separation between New Zealand and the...2024-07-301h 30
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBuckle Up: What happens when you finally get to run the race you've dreamed ofKia ora e te whānau! We’ve had the pleasure of some salubrious recording locales with Mr Andrew McDowall and this time is no different. Fresh off a DCMF he’s hit the Forestry Road Subaru Studios with Eugene and Matt for a full rundown of his Western States experience. We even got to stroke the buckle. *Spoiler Alert* That’s a pretty flash buckle, alright. Sign up to the DCR AidStation Episode links:Andrew McDowall’s blogSQUADRUN2024-07-2650 min
DCR AidStationBuckle Up: What happens when you get to run the race you've dreamed of for 9 yearsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comSilver Buckles and Subaru Studios: Andrew McDowall Runs Down Western States, AidStation Podcast 14Kia ora e te whānau!We’ve had the pleasure of some salubrious recording locales with Mr Andrew McDowall and this time is no different.Fresh off a DCMF he’s hit the Forestry Road Subaru Studios with Eugene and Matt for a full rundown of his Western States experience.We even got to stroke the buckle.*Spoil...2024-07-2304 min
DCR AidStationGetting by with a little help from your friendsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comThe 2024 WUU2K Special- Leaving it all out on the trail. Dirt Church Radio 285 In its nine-year history the WUU2K has kicked many a runner in the ass. This year it kicked Matt in the head.Antecedently to the unfolding malarky, Eugene and Matt caught up with NZ trail legend Jenny Hirst, WUU2K race director and founder Gareth Thomas, and long-time collaborator Brent Robinson.You’ll get all the action from the start line...2024-07-161h 11
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe 2024 WUU2K Special – Leaving it all out on the trail.In its nine-year history the WUU2K has kicked many a runner in the ass. This year it kicked Matt in the head. Antecedently to the unfolding malarky, Eugene and Matt caught up with NZ trail legend Jenny Hirst, WUU2K race director and founder Gareth Thomas, and long-time collaborator Brent Robinson. You’ll get all the action from the start line, and Matt out on course, alongside Eugene’s interviews with Tailwind NZ’s Mark Drew, Carly Webber from Runners NZ and many more. Best Enjoyed Running.WUU2kSign up...2024-07-161h 11
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningHave you got what it takes? Coach Kerry and Ali on what to think about when planning your next goalKia ora e te whānau! On this episode, Eugene and Matt are joined by the brains trust of SQUADRUN Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter for a play-along-at-home adventure around the start of planning for a big adventure or event, in this case, Matt’s build up to the Tarawera Ultra Trail. As usual with these conversations, Kerry and Ali are wise beyond years, and a font of incredible knowledge. Not to be missed. Dan Jones also checks in after his remarkable fourth-place run at Western States last weekend, and we debate the merits of s...2024-07-121h 02
DCR AidStationHave you got what it takes? The questions you need to ask before you beginThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 013 – Beginning the Beginning. What to think about when planning a huge goal, with coaches Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger Kia ora e te whānau!On this episode of the DCR AidStation Eugene and Matt are joined by the brains trust of SQUADRUN Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter for a play-along-at-home adventure around the start of planning for a big adventure or event, in this case, Matt’s build up to the Tarawera Ultra Trail.A...2024-07-0912 min
DCR AidStationWhen you need to get control of your thoughts and demonsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comBradley Houghton – Trail Running NZ and the 2024 WUU2K Preview. Dirt Church Radio 283. “At least I don’t have to listen to my own voice”. So goes the bio of Bradley Houghton, the maestro behind Trail Running NZ, the newsletter that has taken the scene by storm.Breaking his own rule, Bradley sits down with Eugene and Matt to discuss his own history with trail running, and the motivation to start Trail Running NZ. Bradley, like most of us who...2024-07-021h 27
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBradley Houghton – Trail Running NZ and the 2024 WUU2K PreviewKia ora e te whānau!“At least I don’t have to listen to my own voice”. So goes the bio of Bradley Houghton, the maestro behind Trail Running NZ, the newsletter that has taken the scene by storm. Breaking his own rule, Bradley sits down with Eugene and Matt to discuss his own history with trail running, and the motivation to start Trail Running NZ. Bradley, like most of us who start something creative, juggles a full time job, family, and a love of running to bring you a weekly dose of trail running goodness. Whilst we had...2024-07-021h 27
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBig race, Big Plans - How to Avoid Big Mistakes plus Andrew McDowall's WSER DreamKia ora e te whānau!Our mate Andrew McDowall is quite good at running. Eugene calls him (inexplicably) the fifth Beatle of DCR, which is absolutely true if not numerically suspect. Andrew has been trying to get into Western States for what has felt like 100 years, but is actually 9 years. Which can feel like 100 years, I’m sure. He only went and bloody got in this year, and we speak to him about what this means for him, his training, and what he is most excited about. We also crack into a game of...2024-06-2844 min
DCR AidStationBig race, big plans - how to avoid big mistakes ...This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 012 – Lil’ Andy Gets A StatesmasKia ora e te whānau!Our mate Andrew McDowall is quite good at running. Eugene calls him (inexplicably) the fifth Beatle of DCR, which is absolutely true if not numerically suspect.Andrew has been trying to get into Western States for what has felt like 100 years, but is actually 9 years. Which can feel like 100 years, I’m sure.He only went and bloody got in this ye...2024-06-2509 min
DCR AidStationFrom zero running to an endurance record in four years: a journey down the rabbit hole of runningThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAnthony Kerr-Taylor. Down the Rabbit Hole – Backyards, Milers, and a Hell of A Four Years. Dirt Church Radio 281. Kia ora e te whānau!Anthony Kerr-Taylor – Ant K-T – couldn’t tell you what got him out onto the Riverhead trails during the country’s first Covid lockdown, but that first run four years ago has lead to a string of incredible results including an 8th place at this year’s Tarawera Ultra Trail 100 mile.Then, a couple weeks...2024-06-181h 19
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningAnthony Kerr-Taylor: From zero running to an endurance record in just four years. How has he done it?Kia ora e te whānau! Anthony Kerr-Taylor – Ant K-T – couldn’t tell you what got him out onto the Riverhead trails during the country’s first Covid lockdown, but that first run four years ago has lead to a string of incredible results including an 8th place at this year’s Tarawera Ultra Trail 100 mile and a couple weeks ago Ant ran 348kms (or 52 laps) at Kings Backyard to take the record for the farthest run at a backyard on New Zealand soil. Ant talks us through “going down the rabbit hole” in this amazing conversation. Honest, inspiring, and...2024-06-181h 19
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningTasting Fitness, Finding Her Stride, and Running into the Teeth of the GaleKia ora e te whānau. This week we speak to the returning champion and guest on DCR episode 102 Coach Maree Leith of GoRunGirls. We talk to Maree about her efforts in writing and publishing her first book, Finding Her Stride, a compilation of 19 New Zealand woman runners and their stories. We also discuss our top tips for hitting the streets in the midst of winter, nerd out about headlamps (well, Matt does). We announce our new competition with The Spectacle, Aotearoa’s newest running festival, taking place December 13th-15th in Whakatū/Nelson. Sign...2024-06-1435 min
DCR AidStationTasting Fitness, Finding Her Stride, and Running into the Teeth of a GaleThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 011 – Tasting Fitness, Finding Her Stride, and Running into the Teeth of the Gale: How to get out there in the worst weather We’re back for the 11th episode of the AidStation. This week we speak to the returning champion and guest on DCR episode 102 Coach Maree Leith of GoRunGirls.We talk to Maree about her efforts in writing and publishing her first book, Finding Her Stride, a compilation of 19 New Zealand woman runners and their...2024-06-1105 min
DCR AidStationCaitlin Fielder: Social media limits, and rooming with Courtney DauwalterThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comCaitlin Fielder - Rotorua’s Finest and Golden Trail Series Hotshot. Dirt Church Radio 279.Kia ora e te whānau! This week Eugene and Matt have the distinct pleasure of speaking to the incredible Caitlin Fielder. In her third year as a professional athlete for Salomon, Caitlin continues to go from strength-to-strength on the European trail circuit. With many strings to her bow, Caitlin discusses mindset, training, her fine art business, what it’s like to room with Courtney Dauwal...2024-06-041h 21
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningCaitlin Fielder - Rotorua’s Finest and Golden Trail Series HotshotKia ora e te whānau! This week Eugene and Matt have the distinct pleasure of speaking to the incredible Caitlin Fielder. In her third year as a professional athlete for Salomon, Caitlin continues to go from strength-to-strength on the European trail circuit. With many strings to her bow, Caitlin discusses mindset, training, her fine art business, what it’s like to room with Courtney Dauwalter and are the Salomon camps as cool as they look on Instagram? Spoiler- Yes. Yes they are. Best Enjoyed Running.Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletter2024-06-041h 21
DCR AidStationF**ked Heel, F**ked Knee, F**ked Off!This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 010 - F%$ked Heel, F&*ked Knee, F@#ked Off!In this episode of the paid-subscriber-only DCR AidStation Podcast, the gloves come off, well sort of. We ask, is it okay to be okay with being injured and is it okay to rationalise your anger by comparing it to others? What’s up with our sport anyway?And what are the biggest challenges facing trail and ultra-running as we move into an...2024-05-2803 min
DCR AidStationThe race Lucy Bartholomew can't keep away fromThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.com2024 Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB Special + Live Show. Dirt Church Radio 278. Kia ora e te whānau! This episode of the pod finds Matt returning to The Blue Mountains for the UTA running festival. With 7000 athletes over 4 days this is a one-of-a-kind spectacle in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Down to one wing, the ever dependable Ali Pottinger of SQUADRUN fame jumped into the fray, along with Ben Berriman and Dave Stewart to recap each day...2024-05-211h 55
Dirt Church Radio Trail Running2024 Ultra-Trail Australia by UTMB Special + Live ShowKia ora e te whānau! This episode of the pod finds Matt returning to The Blue Mountains for the UTA running festival. With 7000 athletes over 4 days this is a one-of-a-kind spectacle in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Down to one wing, the ever dependable Ali Pottinger of SQUADRUN fame jumped into the fray, along with Ben Berriman and Dave Stewart to recap each day’s event. Ali and Matt also handled the elite Q&A, with Lucy Bartholomew, Charlie Hamilton, and Michael Dimunates. Matt and Ali discussed the Women in Trail Panel and the...2024-05-211h 55
DCR AidStationDumb ways to die - and how to avoid themThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation Podcast 009: Things that make you go oh, oh …In this episode of our paid-subscriber-only podcast, our beloved fancy bois talk to a real Southern (Northern?) man in Rocky himself, of Further Faster fame, about five things that he takes in his pack whenever he’s out for a big day in the big hills and mountains.What are the things that could prove useful if an accident or medical event unfolded?Eugene and Matt then...2024-05-1407 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail Running2024 Ultra Trail Australia Preview with Kerry Suter and Ali PottingerKia ora e te whānau! This week, Eugene and Matt have got the band back together! We have the distinct pleasure of being joined by the brains behind SQUADRUN, Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter to preview the 2024 edition of Ultra Trail Australia. Ali and Kerry are two people who know this race intimately, they share their favourite parts of the course and memories with us before giving us an incredible run down of the elite list across the 100km and 50 km distances for what is sure to be some very tasty racing. Best Enjoyed Running....2024-05-071h 32
DCR AidStationOuttakes, shark bites, and Everest: a DCR Live Show for the agesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comAidStation 008 - The Inaugural 2024 Further Faster Live Show Special and the Skedaddle Weekend. Kia ora e te whānau! This week on our paid-subscriber-only episode of the AidStation we’ve got something different for you.Eugene and Matt take a trip to Ōtautahi/Christchurch for our first ever live show at Further Faster. We were joined by the epic Jess Campbell and Michael Mitchell as we ran through some stories from the past six years.We ro...2024-04-301h 14
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe Inaugural 2024 Further Faster Live Show Special and the Skedaddle WeekendKia ora e te whānau! This week we’ve got something different for you. Eugene and Matt take a trip to Ōtautahi/Christchurch for our first ever live show at Further Faster. We were joined by the epic Jess Campbell and Michael Mitchell as we ran through some stories from the past six years. We rounded the evening off by challenging the audience to a rousing round of Rock, Paper, Scissors for a Crater Rim entry and finally found the answer to the oft-asked question, “What is worse, being bitten by a shark or doing The Revenant?”. Then, ou...2024-04-301h 14
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningJeff and Jenny Vierling: Tailwind Tales - Taste-Testing and Airport AnticsKia ora e te whānau! This episode we catch up with Jenny and Jeff Vierling, the founders of Tailwind. They were in Aotearoa for the Faultline Ultra on the weekend, and right about now they’ll be riding the Old Ghost Road. They live in the mountain town of Durango, Colorado, where they have made a deliberate decision to grow and keep their business. We talk about life in a small town and why it’s important to them to be part of the community, the origins of Tailwind, which is a bit of a famous story about...2024-04-2559 min
DCR AidStationBarkley finisher Greig Hamilton on how he finally cracked running's toughest nutThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comGreig Hamilton - Worsley Warrior and Barkley Marathons Finisher. Dirt Church Radio 274. Kia ora e te whānau! This week, Eugene and Matt have the distinct pleasure to speak with Greig Hamilton and let us tell you this has been a long time coming! In case you don’t know, Greig Hamilton became the first Kiwi finisher of the Barkley Marathons.It was his third crack, having knocked off fun runs in 2019 and 2022. This year there were five...2024-04-231h 19
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningGreig Hamilton - Worsley Warrior and Barkley Marathons FinisherKia ora e te whānau! This week, Eugene and Matt have the distinct pleasure to speak to Greig Hamilton and let us tell you this has been a long time coming! In case you don’t know, Greig Hamilton became the first Kiwi finisher of the Barkley Marathons. It was his third crack, having knocked off fun runs in 2019 and 2022. This year there were five finishers, including the first female finisher, Jasmine Paris. Barkley is a five-loop course in the Frozen Head National Park in Tennessee. Greig is from Christchurch, he’s a two-time world champion in the R...2024-04-231h 19
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningOur quads are shaking already: Taking on the Furber Steps in a Blue Mountains challengeThe Furber Steps are an iconic part of the UTA course in the Blue Mountains, more than 900 stairs that make up the only path to the finish line. This year, NSW Firefighters are going to climb it for 24 hours raising money for Motor Neuron Disease. And everyone is invited along, so Matt and Eugene and going to be there. We speak with the brainchild of this quad-shredding challenge, Gavin Clifton, about the event, the special nature of the steps, and how he came up with the idea. We also catch up with him about how the UTA course is...2024-04-1923 min
DCR AidStationThe origins of trail running and other great yarns with Roger RobinsonThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comDirt Church Radio Episode 272: Roger Robinson ReturnsKia ora e te whānau! This week on the podcast Eugene speaks to returning champion and one of the most impressive human beings we’ve had the pleasure of speaking with, the one and only Roger Robinson. Roger is an age group world champion runner, an emeritus professor at Victoria University where he was in the English Department, he is a world-leading writer on running, a delightful, engaging teller of s...2024-04-091h 40
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe origins of trail running and other great yarns with Roger RobinsonKia ora e te whānau! This week on the podcast Eugene speaks to returning champion and one of the most impressive human beings we’ve had the pleasure of speaking with, the one and only Roger Robinson. Roger is an age group world champion runner, an emeritus professor at Victoria University where he was in the English Department, he is a world-leading writer on running, a delightful, engaging teller of stories and commentator, and shares his time between Wellington and New York, with his wife, the celebrated women’s running pioneer, Kathrine Switzer. He has a new book...2024-04-091h 40
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningNorthburn100 BONUS POD with Gareth Morris!!! The Race Where Suffering is the PrizeKia ora e te whānau! Enjoy this cheeky little bijou podcastette from this year’s Northburn 100. Llaingholm’s favourite son, Episode 33 alumni, and Commonwealth Games Medallist Gareth Morris went to Northburn to document the action (okay, so he was supposed to be running, but he was injured so we asked him for a favour …). Acting as our intrepid Mainland Correspondent Gareth captured conversations with Race Director Terry Davis, six-time winner Jean Beaumont, and 11 time finisher and ultrarunning legend Glenn Sutton. Don’t forget to click the link below to get a ticket to our live show in Christchu...2024-03-2924 min
DCR AidStationTaper Tantrums: When S**t's Getting RealThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit dirtchurchradio.substack.comReLaps and Northburn and Barkley Marathons – A Weekend For The Ages: Dirt Church Radio 270. Kia ora e te whānau! WOOOOO some weekends in the calendar just stack up don’t they?This weekend certainly didn’t disappoint with the fourth running of Aotearoa’s original Backyard Ultramarathon, the Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra, the Northburn 100 mile, one of the most challenging 100 mile events in the country, and the Barkley Marathons, the Monster of Frozen Head State Park in Tennesse...2024-03-261h 18
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBackyard ReLaps and Northburn and Barkley Marathons Special – A Weekend For The AgesKia ora e te whānau! WOOOOO some weekends in the calendar just stack up don’t they? This weekend certainly didn’t disappoint with the fourth running of Aotearoa’s original Backyard Ultramarathon, the Riverhead Backyard ReLaps Ultra, the Northburn 100 mile, one of the most challenging 100 mile events in the country, and the Barkley Marathons, the Monster of Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. This week, Eugene and Matt do their best to pinball between all three places, with Matt enjoying the delights of the ReLaps and fifth Beatle Andrew McDowall taking on the Northburn 100, we’ve looped in...2024-03-261h 18
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningAli Pottinger - The future of Trail Running for Women in AustralasiaKia ora e te whānau! Our friend, fellow MC, and DCR away game co-host Ali Pottinger sent us a message wanting to talk about what the trail running community could do better (and is doing better) to support women in trail running. When Ali talks, we listen. So please enjoy this thought-provoking and engaging discussion with Ali Pottinger around the good, the bad, and the way forward for our trail running sisters, from one of our trail running sisters. Also, Eve (of the dolphin-rescue Greatest Run Ever fame) comes through with ANOTHER animal encounter GRE, would you b...2024-03-121h 14
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningPolly Taylor, unbroken: Hit by a car, she's back chasing her UTMB dream.Kia ora e te whānau! She’s 90 lbs soaking wet and with a personality 150 feet tall: Polly Taylor is a force to be reckoned with. A guide in the Marlborough Sounds, past Northburn 100 mile winner, and someone who could talk the iron legs off a stove, Polly is someone who exemplifies that maximum growth occurs on the cusp of support and challenge. In 2019, with her ultramarathon dreams about to come true, she was hit by a car. What follows is a tale of heart ache, tragedy, loss, gratitude, triumph and redemption. Eugene and Matt spoke to Polly as sh...2024-02-271h 09
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningTarawera Bonus: Caravans of Courage and Curated ContentWe went to Tarawera Ultra-Trail in 2024 and it was incredible. Moments so surreal you question reality. Simple pleasures, mundanity, joy, filth, pride, and noble stupidity (and this was just the car trip down). Please enjoy this episode of the DCR AidStation, recorded at some aid stations, among other places, and featuring Sam Harvey, Coach Eric Orton, Jenny Hirst, Ben Fraser and others, our reflections on the event, and a plethora of special guests and incredible conversations. Sign up to the DCR AidStation CrewTarawera Ultra Trail ...2024-02-231h 04
Behind the Buzz!Let's Talk About the Earth. Season 4 - Episode X: Something Different.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In this special episode of Behind the Buzz, APF Dramaturg Leah Flowers talks with geologist Ginger Summerville about their current production, Alistair McDowall's X and it's connection with global climate change. They discuss the science, the fiction, and what you can do to get involved. Our first "Joe-free" episode!Behind the Buzz is a production of A Public Fit Theatre Company. Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-02-1237 min
Behind the Buzz!Let's talk about X. Season 4 - Episode 4: Somewhere Between Logan's Run and Bladerunner.A Public Fit Theatre Company is an award-winning ensemble theatre based in Las Vegas, Nevada.In this episode of Behind the Buzz, Producing Director Joe Kucan and Artistic Director Ann-Marie Pereth are joined by Director Jake Staley and actors Breon Janay and Nicole Unger to talk about APF's production of Alistair McDowall's X. They discuss sci-fi of the past, the master of the future, and excitement that comes with a little theatrical confusion.Fun side note: McDowall's play was originally titled "Twitter"! That's a lie.Behind the Buzz is a...2024-01-3055 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail Running2023 Dirt Church Radio Christmas Live Special!!Kia ora e te whānau. Gosh, it’s been a year, right? Do they get shorter and longer as we get older or is that just us. Fresh from Coviduszko, Thredbro, and Taipei, our heroes reunite with man-about-town Andrew McDowall to bring you the annual DCR Christmas Special!! Except this time, we head along to the Fridge and Flagon and the Beer Jerk Running Club at their clubhouse/headquarters. We talk through our top performances of the year … the good, the truly amazing, the wondrous and madness of this sport we love. Matt gets mi...2023-12-1949 min
Dualistic UnityDualistic Unity Movie Review | Planet of the Apes (1968)This week's movie review episode focuses on the original "Planet of the Apes" (1968, 20th Century Fox) starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Maurice Evans, and Kim Hunter. A brilliant and thought-provoking movie about intelligence, empathy, and the consequence of self-importance.
2023-12-1634 min
The FitMIND FitBODY PodcastEpisode 186 - When you have a great run - take the time to be grateful!In this episode of the podcast New Zealander, Andrew McDowall entertains us with his running journey from his very own recording studio! Andrew works for himself writing music for the screen, recording voices and doing sound design/mixing. All this means the audio is pretty good :p
As you can image Andrews early years were full of music, that being said she loved and was good at various sports he has a go at. But it wasn’t until his late 20’s when some friends asked if he’d like to do the Rotorua Marathon that he took on r...2023-03-271h 34
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningThe 2022 DCR Kirihimete Special - With Andrew McDowallKia ora e te whānau. This week, Matt and Eugene make the trek from Nor’ Westland into the wilds of the wilds of suburbia to join the Dwight to our Taupin, the Ridgeley to our Michael, The Afanasieff to our Carey, the indomitable Andrew McDowall, to look back with the beginnings of fondness (or at least a sense of thank fond that’s over) at the year that we didn’t need, nor indeed want … 2022. The highs, the lows, the excitement of looking forward to races not being canceled, maybe. It’s been a trip. Ruth Croft bestrode the...2022-12-201h 13
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningBlue Lake 24 Hour Challenge – Loop that LakeKia ora e te whānau.This week Matt runs down the odyssey that was the 2022 Blue Lake 24 Hour Challenge, The atmosphere of this race is like nothing else. The brilliant thing about Blue Lake is that is an individual journey amongst friends. No timing chips, no distance limits or targets (if you want) and no expectations, the onus is most definitely on you. Show up, throw down. Get rad, challenge yourself, feel the love, have fun. With conversations with Andrew McDowall, Allan Ure, Lola Rayment, and the race organisers Chris and Kurt. Enjoy. Epi...2022-09-271h 03
The Kurt Locker: The Kurt Russell PodcastOverboard (1987) with Aja RomanoWe're back after a very long sabbatical, so cue up the jangly banjo whenever the situation gets tense or uncomfortable, we're going Overboard! Special guest and Vox Staff Writer Aja Romano joins Lindsey and Andrew to discuss the celebration and vilification of excess in the 80s, why Roddy McDowall is a treasure, and discuss the writer's self-proclaimed "funniest movie I've ever written" claim.——— Join our community on Discord! We hang out, chat, and answer questions in real-time: https://12and24.com/discordVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kurtlockerpod or on our websit...2022-07-271h 41
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 200 - Live Show with Katie Wright and Will HaywardKia ora e te whānau. Four years has simply flown by. We both feel such privilege to be part of this community and experience the wonder of how great running can be and the amazing things that this community can accomplish. We loaded in to Hallertau Brewery with the GOAT Andrew McDowall for a celebration of DCR in front of a live audience. We were joined by two people who, whilst being vastly more academically qualified than us, could also smash us in a race, Katie Wright and Will Hayward. We spoke about their running, Big’s Backyard, Hon...2022-07-051h 30
AR Show with Jason McDowallAndrew Hart (Dent Reality) on Connecting the Digital Layer to the Physical World at ScaleAndrew Hart is the co-founder and CEO of Dent Reality, a company building the digital layer for the physical world. Andrew and his team have solved key technology problems across indoor mapping and accurate indoor location at scale. And they’ve created a user interface centered around people, not AR gimmicks. Andrew is a CEO by day and pioneering developer by night. Prior to Dent Reality, Andrew pioneered the location-based AR space, building the most popular open-source project for Apple's AR platform, and demonstrated AR navigation and POI landmark experiences for the first time, which have since be...2022-04-121h 36
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 173 - DCR 2021 Christmas special ft Ruth Croft and Andrew McDowallMatt, Eugene and Andrew McDowall sit in Andrew’s super fancy studio and run down the year that was. The highs and the lows, the struggles and triumph and all the amazing races and performances that happened in the 100 Year War that was 2021. We speak to the returning champion and actual champion Ruth Croft, all the way from the Best Coast about her massive year, and how whilst some things changed, most (thankfully) didn’t. We go through your nominations for performance of the year (Rhymes with Youth Loft) race of the year, and FKT of the year, we anno...2021-12-211h 29
MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowall
This episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games rea...2021-10-041h 08MU Podcast Episodes – Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowall
This episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games rea...2021-10-041h 08Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowallThis episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games really made a statement this year with awards and rec...2021-10-041h 08Miskatonic University PodcastMUP Ep 235 – An Odd Talk with Chris McDowallThis episode Keepers Bridgett, Dave & Murph speak with Chris McDowall the author of Into the Odd & Electric Bastionland.
Campus Crier
The Campus Crier is where we keep all the mythos related news and info for the podcast, this episode was recorded on September 23, 2021.
The Ennies just wrapped up their awards for 2021, and a huge congratulations to all of the nominees winners. We’d like to send a special congratulations to Andrew Gaska and everyone at FLP for three ENnie Awards for their Alien: The RPG campaign, Destroyer of Worlds. Horror games really made a statement this year with awards and rec...2021-10-041h 08
Pivot Pod with Anne & SueFollow the Feels!Hollie Andrew had forged a successful career as an Actor, Singer and Writer, yet it was time to change her life and lifestyle with her partner Nick. They created a new life with redefined goals using her craft sharing all that she knew with veterans, people with disabilities and the new community for which they have now settled. Check out Hollie's "Pivot Path Tips Sheet" in the Podcast tab of the PivotLife website If you would like to reach out to Hollie please connect on the links below... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S...2021-08-0552 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 151 - Stephen RedfernStephen Redfern decided to run a half marathon in 2014. It went well. He then ran 100km a few months later. FIVE WEEKS after that Stephen completed his first 100 mile race. From there … well. World 24 hour champs, Western States, UTMB … Stephen is the secretary of the Australian Ultra Running Association, and race director of the Unreasonable East 200 mile and Sydney 24 hour. Gosh. That’s a lot, right? Hong Kong Four Trails? You betcha. Smashing Andrew McDowall in a personal vendetta which we don’t really understand? Yup. Plus an amazing Greatest Run Ever from the TUM men’s champ. This episode is...2021-07-131h 33Pivot Pod with Anne & SueTransitioning from being a Catholic Priest to the corporate worldAndrew’s transition from a Catholic Priest to a move into the corporate world led to a whole new way of living. His journey started with a stumbling stone moment that unraveled over the coming years. This is how he navigated the pivot points. Check out Andrew’s "Pivot Path Tips Sheet" in the Podcast tab of the PivotLife website Pivot Pod hosts Sue and Anne are partners at pivotlife and "guides on the side" for many traversing pivot points. Feel free to down load the Pivot Model if you looking for some clarity around your Pivo...2021-05-2746 min
Crush the Cargill PodcastChris Bisley - Doing the BizAndrew and Steve gate-crash a party at Andrew McDowall's place to talk to Chris Bisley, winner of the Riverhead Relaps Backyard Ultra. Topics include food, mud, headspace and running in circles.
And we meet Biscuit the kelpy.
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Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 135 - Jamie HawkerKia Ora Whānau.Jamie Hawker ran his first 100km at 18 years of age. He waited 40 years to do his second. This week, Eugene and Matt have their hearts lifted and their minds blown with this amazing conversation with Jamie Hawker. Jamie is a local legend. He’s turned to engagement in the community to supplement his running buzz. From his involvement in the Port Hills Athletic Club in Christchurch, to guiding low vision and blind runners with the Achilles Foundation and coaching the Speed Freaks running group via Odyssey House, Jamie exemplifies the line “proud of a life where...2021-03-231h 30
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 124 - Dan Jones, Ruth Croft, Andrew McDowall and the DCR Kirihemete UltraKia Ora Whanau. For our last show of the year we can only say “Gosh, that escalated quickly”. For the first (and probably last) time we come to you live from the salubrious environs of Digicake studios with the wonderful Andrew McDowall. We bring you a live cross from iso-queen Ruth Croft, who talks about racing in Europe, her 0430 car park half marathons and why it’s defo better to boil an egg in a kettle than poach it. Our main conversation is with Dan Jones, 3 x Kepler Winner, Olympic hopeful and all round legend. Dan tells us about how hi...2020-12-222h 28
Dissecting The 80s#170 Fright NightIt's the start of a brand new themed month: NOVAMPIRE!
We kick things off with the fun cult classic: Fright Night! This episode features: a detour about JK Rowling's terrible turn, Roddy McDowall as Tripp's favorite kind of character, Just a lot of inappropriate behavior from Jerry Dandridge, the revelation that vampires are Omnisexual and a whole lot more!
“Deep and Dirty, NewsSting, Ouroboros” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Keywords: Vampire, Chris Sarandon, Tom Holland, Roddy McDowall, Movie, Retro, 80s, Podcast, Eighties
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Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningEpisode 97 - Andrew McDowall's Mountain MissionKia Ora Whanau. Best laid plans go awry, right? And we’ve certainly found that out more than often of late, but we’ve had a great run, so we aren’t going to complain. Tonight we turn to our saviour Andrew McDowall to discuss his Everesting attempt at Mt Te Aroha in the Waikato. Andrew, Tom Hunt, and Dirty Geoff along for the ride as entertainment/crew chief. This is a ripper of a yarn which highlights how essential adventure is in our lives, how other people can make a seemingly arbitrary task mightily enjoyable, and how fulfilling it is...2020-06-1656 min
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningDCR Episode 52 - 1st birthday live show ft Andrew McDowall and Katie WrightKia ora Whanau. We would like to thank you for being with us for the first year of Dirt Church Radio. What follows is the live recording of our special at Hallertau Brewery. Eugene, Matt, and a barrell room full of enthusiastic trail runners reflect on the year that was, highlights, more highlights, and an enduring love of sharing interesting conversations with interesting runners. We speak to Andrew McDowall about backing up in the silver fern for the 24 world championships and moving his family to France for 3 months so that he can tackle UTMB. What follows after this is...2019-07-231h 28
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningDCR Episode 48 - Hollie WoodhouseKia Ora whanau!! Say Yes To Adventure is not just the title of the magazine that Hollie Woodhouse put out, it is a defining character trait. The term “Adventurer” gets bandied about a bit these days, anyone with a social media account and a penchant for camera angles can put a claim in but Hollie Woodhouse is the real deal. After growing up in the rambunctious outdoorsy way that is typical for many in the rural South Island, Hollie left the life behind for some years, until sitting by herself on the solo bivouac section of an Outward Bound expe...2019-06-251h 24
Dirt Church Radio Trail RunningDCR Episode 19 - James Kuegler and Andrew McDowall LIVEKia Ora whanau. Something different for you this week (and us, actually)!! Eugene and Matt bring you the first ever DCR live show, from inside Thomson Whisky Distillery at Hallertau Brewery. Nestled in amongst the copper stills were our hosts, an audience, a bunch of tasty beverages, and our guests- Dr James Kuegler and Mr Andrew McDowall.James Kuegler is a well established running coach, under his eponymous brand. James is a Dr of Chiropractic, and has represented New Zealand at the Oceania Trail Running Championships. James has a slew of other top results...2018-11-271h 00