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Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara

Podcasts · Running

Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara

136 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

Once competitors and Olympic teammates, now friends and podcast partners, Des Linden and Kara Goucher share their hot takes about all things running with a little bit of life-stuff sprinkled in too. Come for the insights on running and stay for the inspiration from two legends in the sport. No filter needed. This podcast is presented by Brooks Running.

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Topics · top 10

Sponsored content disclosure and FTC compliance in sports mediaConflict of interest in sports management and media partnershipsJournalistic ethics vs. influencer content creation in sportsHomeowner resilience during extreme weather eventsGenerator investment and backup power infrastructureMarathon racing calendar optimization and timingSave the 10,000 event strategy and athlete feedback loopsGrand Slam Track financial collapse and athlete payment disputesWomen's marathon and ultra-distance performance recordsCommunity support networks during crises

Analyzed Episodes

Dec 24, 2025

3.46. The Transparency Episode

Sponsored content disclosure and FTC compliance in sports mediaConflict of interest in sports management and media partnershipsJournalistic ethics vs. influencer content creation in sports
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May 20, 2026

4.21. The Hate Mail Episode

Adidas Satisfy collaboration and luxury grunge positioning in runningCam Haynes doping controversy and USADA reportingPerformance-enhancing peptides in amateur racing
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May 6, 2026

4.19. The Marathon des Sables Recap

Marathon des Sables race strategy and pacingUltra-endurance nutrition and food logisticsSleep deprivation management in multi-day events
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May 13, 2026

4.20. The Colt and Cocodona Episode

Colorado high school track qualifying standards and state meet selection criteriaCocodona 250 ultramarathon course design, pacing strategy, and women's competitive performanceSleep deprivation effects on athletic performance and decision-making in ultra-endurance events
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Dec 31, 2025

3.47. End of Year Episode!

NCAA eligibility rules and impermissible financial aid enforcementCross-country and distance running at NCAA Division 3 levelWomen's marathon performance and American competitiveness
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Jan 6, 2026

4.1. The Fresh Start Episode

Winter Running Strategy and SafetyPace Metrics vs. Effort-Based TrainingFartlek Workouts for Winter Conditions
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Apr 29, 2026

4.18. Freshy Fresh for London 2026!

London Marathon 2024 race analysis and course characteristicsSub-2-hour marathon achievement credibility and performance evaluationGender bias in sports media coverage and achievement recognition
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Jan 10, 2026

4.2. Live from Houston 2026 (with Breaking News)

World Cross Country Championships course design and strategyHouston half marathon pacing strategy without official pacersWomen's distance running field depth and competitive dynamics
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Jan 14, 2026

4.3. Houston and World XC Recap Episode

World Cross Country Championships course design and broadcast coverageAmerican men's half marathon breakthrough performancesAgnes Nateitch's dominant women's cross country victory
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Jan 21, 2026

4.4. The Trail Mix Episode

MDS (Marathon des Sables) training and preparationBlack Canyon 50K trail running debutOlympic marathon trials bidding process (Phoenix vs. St. Louis)
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Jan 28, 2026

4.5. The Brooks HQ Episode

Brooks HQ partnership and podcast sponsorship strategyNew Balance Indoor Games 2025 results and world recordsHobbs Kessler's world record 2000m and Olympic comeback narrative
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Mar 4, 2026

4.10. Disney, US Indoors, and the Atlanta Kerfuffle

USATF Half Marathon Championship Course Failure AtlantaUS Indoor Track & Field Championships ResultsWomen's 3000m National Record Breaking
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Apr 24, 2026

4.17. Live from London with Cynthia Erivo!

Marathon Training PeriodizationMental Resilience in Endurance SportsTreadmill vs. Outdoor Running Strategy
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Mar 11, 2026

4.11. The Running Drama Episode

Atlanta Track Club half marathon course deviation incident and athlete compensationLA Marathon heat accommodations and 18-mile finish option controversyNathan Martin LA Marathon victory and course navigation error by lead vehicle
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Mar 25, 2026

4.12. The Cosmo Episode

Youth athlete development and parental coaching philosophyNational championship racing strategy and tactical executionNCAA anti-doping enforcement and investigative reporting
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Apr 21, 2026

4.16. Freshy Fresh from Boston 2026!

Boston Marathon 2026 race results and performancesWeather conditions impact on marathon performance and course recordsAmerican marathoner competitiveness vs. East African runners
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Apr 19, 2026

4.15. Live from Boston 2026!

Boston Marathon women's field analysis and American medal prospectsBoston Marathon men's field analysis and American podium potentialImpact of modern running shoe technology on marathon strategy and course experience
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Apr 8, 2026

4.14. The Boston Preview Episode

Boston Marathon course strategy and technical demandsWeather impact on marathon performance and pacingSuper shoe technology effectiveness on challenging courses
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Apr 1, 2026

4.13. The Dropped Episode

Athlete sponsorship contract terminology and legal definitionsPregnancy protections in professional sports contractsFemale athlete maternity leave and career continuity
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Feb 4, 2026

4.6. The Millrose Recap

Distance running performance analysis and race tacticsBroadcast production for live track and field eventsAthlete mentorship and fan engagement strategies
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