Our weekly podcast shares the unique perspective of the North East, Beast Coast Ultra running scene: raw, impulsive, and irreverent. The Cultra Trail Running Podcast is a place where we can get together and discuss all the fun stuff that happens on the trails that most normal people don't care about. Join the Cult! or maybe you already have without realizing it... resistance is futile.
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"Happiness is not a destination, it's a means of travel." This podcast is an open discussion with Life Coach Glenn Ambrose, of Life Enhancement Services of Rhode Island. We'll be discussing the things that really matter in life, the lessons we learn from what happens to us/what happens for us, and finding peace, joy, and laughter along the way. You can learn more about Glenn at: www.life-enhancement-services.com
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RI Business Spotlight is a long form interview show that features business owners from all walks of life and industries. Hosted by Greg Rice and presented by Nexus Property Management®
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Welcome to Dug’s Open Mic! Based out of southern Rhode Island, this is a podcast spotlighting local musicians, bands, and song writers! For more information on sponsors or guests, follow Dug’s Open Mic on Facebook!
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A podcast featuring conversations with people in the boating and sailing community with interesting stories, a unique perspective and those making a positive difference. We seek to highlight those working behind the scenes, and those with stories that may have slipped under the radar. chrisheaton.substack.com
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Prayer is often misunderstood and can be used improperly. The basis of prayer can be understood through the dynamics of free will, unconditional love and control. I explain how these all fit into the big picture of prayer and how it can be used improperly as well as properly. ———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6…
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302 How to Run Hundreds of 100s with The Jester
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What does it take to run 100 miles 100 times? How about doing this 300 times? Ed Eddinghausen aka "The Jester" has run distances of 100 miles nearly 300 times and is seeking to break the record for the most 100 mile runs completed in one year. Many of us seek to work out our personal issues as we run. Some fight this battle internally and others se…
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Hope can be a beautiful thing if used properly. It can fill up our hearts and keep us open to a better tomorrow. If used improperly it can be used to rationalize enabling and a denial of reality causing many problems. I do a deep dive explaining the dynamics of each in detail. ———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at …
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301: Vin Capp Happily Running and Trail Phishing with Jimmy and Phred
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Vin Capp from Happily Running joins Phred and Jimmy Mac (sans AFB and Ding Dong) and they hardly discuss Tesla Hertz Run, Beast of Burden, Shore 2 Shore, Water Gap 50k or Virgil Crest. They do get into a great riff on self reliance, Phish, and the Olympics. Phred speaks so much, and so well in this episode that Cultra management has allegedly insis…
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We are conditioned to live our lives using fear and frustration as motivations to change or accomplish things. It's time we change that to more positive and helpful motivations such as self-love and joy. Whatever drives us, owns us. In this episode I explain the differences between motivating factors and how to live a more enjoyable life. —————————…
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300: Milestone, Milestone and a Half
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We are 300! He who sweats more in training, bleeds less in war! Cultra celebrates our 300th episode with Ellie Pell so of course we talk about the Olympics! Thank you all so much for making it this far! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic …
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There are a lot of changes going on in the world and the separation between sides is increasing. It's time to distance ourselves from the dysfunction on focus on creating the new paradigm that's attempting to be birthed into this world. We can't play both sides much longer, it's time to pick a side. ———————————————————— You can join the conversatio…
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299: Lila Gaudrault and Vermont 100
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Delightful Maine ultra runner Lila Gaudrault joins us to tell how it felt to run 72 miles in 12 hours at Notchview, and a week later run her first ever 100 mile distance as she raced the Vemont 100 securing a tacit 2nd place photo finish. Lila was the ME XC high school champion as a Sophomore and Junior then stepped away from XC in order to choose …
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There are different forms of manipulation that people depend on in varying degrees in society. Some are severe, mild, aggressive and passive. It's helpful to understand them to navigate life and tricky situations. Often times children, alcoholics and addicts become professionals at these tactics but the average person using them regularly as well. …
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Art F Byram and Celeste Fong A Ding Dong are joined by Erika Hamel (On The Runs Podcast) as we recount our 100 mile efforts and speak to several folks fresh off of The Notchvview Ulta including Jessie Makela, Craig "Mommy Craigery" Wallace, Liz "Vicious" Gagon, Amanda Paul, Sandy "Barbells" Bartell, Lee Ann "LAZ" Zarger, Results for Notchview Liste…
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It's important to make decisions based on what's best for the situation especially when it has emotional ties. Emotions are a wonderful aspect of being human but they are not good a making healthy decisions. ———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down to Earth The…
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Implementing change is much more effective when using momentum. Consistent effort produces an energy of momentum that can carry us through difficult times and reinforce the new ways of interacting with life during our journey. Getting lost in the work and waking up realizing you've changed is a wonderful way to experience change! Implementing chang…
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297: Notchview Hot Takes with Evil Becky and the Best Patreon Episode Ever
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Evil Becky Burke joins AFB to recount their Notchview Ultra drama. And then Fred “The Murollovator”, Jimmy “Live Loud” Mac, and Celeste “Walk in closet” Fong-a-Ding-Dong launch into what critics claim is the "...best damn ever..." reading and love/abuse fest of our Patreon Supporters. We are 112% listener supported, so we gave at least that much. R…
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296 Northeastern Western States and Dating Tips for Runners
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Ellie Pell joins Jimmy Mac, Ding Dong, Fredmill, and AFB as we celebrate the Northeastern finishers of Western States, and discuss everything from Ferry Porn, dating apps, short split shorts in popular culture, Ansonia 6 Hour, Van Life, Cascade Lakes Relay, preview of Notchview Ultra, and The USATF Team Trials. Plus our excellent Patreons! Get your…
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In this episode I discuss my experience throughout life as I refused to forget my truth. I couldn't buy into what society wanted for me and said was normal. I explain my experience and the dynamics of authenticity vs. social pressures.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my…
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295: Chat GPT Vs. The Magic 8 Ball and Western States
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Robb Amatruda AKA @robsroadtoultra joins AFB in a spirited battle of the bots as the Magic 8 Ball takes on Chat GPT. Yeah we also talk about running Norbook Farms by Steep Endurance, and the Brooksvale 12 hour race by Live Loud. We talk about browning out. no not a code brown, but a loss of awareness that can happen at the end of a race. We also ta…
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In this episode I dive into the dynamics of parents and children as we grew up and how it affects our lives and relationships with each other later in life. It's said that: how your kids treat you when they no longer need you for food and shelter is a direct reflection of how you made them feel when they needed you to survive. There are multiple wa…
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Have you ever felt that you were on a runaway train? Your mind was racing and you didn't feel you could stop it? Or it felt like your life was living you? Like you were at the whim of what was happening and simply along for the ride of your own life without and hope of directing it? Have a listen!———————————————————— You can join the conversation L…
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"Men frequently think that the evils in the world are more numerous than the good things; many sayings and songs of the nations dwell on this idea. ...Not only common people make this mistake, but even many who think they are wise." ~MaimonidesThere is soooo much good in the world, lets begin seeing it again!———————————————————— You can join the co…
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What in the Blue Blazes is this? Each year in the first weekend of June runners gather to traverse 112 miles along the New England Trail cutting down the middle of Connecticut from the MA border to the Long Island Sound in Guilford. This episode features Chris Bennett, Steve Starke, Fan Favorite Jacki Smith and Celeste Fong as they share their expe…
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Most people feel they're doing the right thing by hating all the bad out there. We must begin to understand the everything is energy. We can't bring love into the world by hating what we dislike, by attacking what we don't agree with. We must begin putting love towards what we want instead of staying focused on what we don't want. —————————————————…
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293 Cultra Cruel Jewel with Team BJ
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Kristijan Begic AKA "Bessic from the Podcast" joins his trail bro Will Jara, and Cultra's own Jimmy Mac as they give us the stark graduate level inside shit view of the 2024 Cruel Jewel 100. They hung out, ran and got some tats. Lots of knowledge, lots of fun. But don't listen with your kids! Hey sorry this took so long to drop... Cruel Jewel Get y…
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We all have opinions about everything and most of them don't really matter. When we stop labeling and judging others because of our difference of opinions, we can begin connecting on a deeper level through our humanity.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6 pm ET on Facebook & YouTube! Check out my new book Down t…
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In this episode I discuss the necessary rise of the feminine energy in the world to come back into balance. What are we trying to achieve? What has caused the problems in the world, what will minimize problems in the future? Can we go too far and overcorrect? What does feminine energy look like? What does masculine energy look like? All this and mo…
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The quote that spawned this episode is by Henry David Thoreau: The soul grows by subtraction, not addition. I dive into the 1st 2 stages of spiritual growth where we can use tools to help us interact with life in healthier ways in order to get to the place where we can let go of things and really connect back to our soul.———————————————————— You ca…
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292 3 Days of Cruel Patreon Jackas Sing
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Lets talk 3 Days at the Fair, Cruel Jewel and Patreons, mixed into a Big Jackass burger. Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick Byram Become a Cultra Crew Patreon Supporter basic licker. If you lick us, we will most likely lick you right back Cultra Facebook Fan Page Go here to talk shit and …
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My guest for this episode is no stranger to the podcast. Photographer Matthew Cohen has been on before and he’s back this time to report about a unique project he conceived, researched and executed with stunning results. Most people only ever look at a lighthouse from the outside. Sure, some may take a rare tour or visit where they get a glimpse of…
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291 The Engineered Psychology of a Riverlands 100 First Tidd Finisher
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The Pride of Plymouth Andy Tidd, and Riverlands 100 RD’s Mindy Slovinski, and Valerie Abradi join the Crew for a seriously excellent episode. You like Gators, weird shit at night, turner beasts, stories of death and resurrection, first time 100 mile efforts, winners, Plymouth, engineers that engineer shit, Jimmy Macisms, therapists that therapize, …
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In today's LIVE episode, we discuss the challenges we face, and how much of our suffering comes from the lack of control we feel. Many times, we find ourselves wanting to control things outside of ourselves, and experience immense suffering when attempting to. Here, we dive into all things energy, and how to let go of what does not serve you during…
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290 Blue 2 Blue Squatchin with Kim Levinsky and Lee Davis
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Jimmy Mac Ding Dong and AFB lead a discussion on the Kentucky Derby, Blue 2 Blue 50K, Rock the Ridge, Breakneck Marathon, AND Revel Mountain Marathon and Half. We also talk music, books and movies. Don’t Brush your teeth with A&D Ointment! Blue 2 Blue Challenge Results Sasquad Trail Running Party Revel White Mountains Breakneck Point Rock the Ridge…
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Are you struggling with loneliness? Have you noticed that you can feel lonely even around other people and you can feel fine being alone sometimes? These are the questions I dive into in this episode. I'll explain a technique to implement so you don't need to feel lonely and also explain how learning to be alone can actually set the foundation to b…
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Christina Connett Brophy, PhD - Senior Vice President at Mystic Seaport Museum
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Christina is the Senior Vice President of Mystic Seaport Museum. Christina shares with us here earliest sailing experiences growing up sailing on Geronimo which belonged to the St. Georges School in Rhode Island. The Geronimo program was one her father developed and those early adventures set Christina up for an educational and life path on and aro…
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289: Cultra Porta Podcast Famous at Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug Ultras
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After an amazing Cultra classic cold opening, Jimmy Mac, Ding Dong, and AFB try really hard to stay on topic, but end up talking way too much about trashy novels, L. Ron Hubbard, palm personal lubricants, and the showing of tattoos. We do spend time ruminating about the oldest 100K in the USA, The Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug 100K, and the amazing fo…
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We must align to whatever we want energetically. Whatever stays in alignment with it's matching energy flourishes. If a flower needs sun and it stays in alignment with the sun, it will flourish. If we stay in alignment with what we want energetically we will flourish as well. ———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at 6…
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288 Living Loud and Evil in Boulder with Jimmy Mac, Evil Becky, and Ellie Pell
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The Cultra band gets back together again! Evil Becky, Jimmy Mac, Phred, Ding Dong, Gazellie, and AFB join together to talk about keeping up with Boulder, library cards, “hand games with children”, and Lake Waramaug, although this is released too late… Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our store! Outro music by Nick By…
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287: Ulmstead Traprock and Ellie Pell
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WTF? Are we finally making that ice cream flavor you always wanted? No, but we get the haps on Umstead 100 and Traprock 17K and 50K which are exciting runs. And we get the latest from Ellie Pell too, who allegedly has a good shot at making the US Olympic Barrel throwing team. And we get ready for our AS at Jack Bristol Lake Waramaug this weekend. D…
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Functioning from fast-paced, manic energy is becoming less and less effective. It's not as effective as people think, it's causes stress, poor results and is simply no way to live. In this episode I discuss what to do differently, why it's effective and why it's such a big deal right now in human history.———————————————————— You can join the conver…
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There are times in life that we notice patterns or behaviors that prevent us from moving forward. It can feel extremely difficult to get to where we want to go if we are sabotaging our own progress. In this episode we gain clarity on the dynamics of self-sabotage and dive into the solutions.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live ev…
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286 Hoppin Patreons Dealing with Natural Tattoo Disasters
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The Crew spends some time abusing our Patreons, and discussing the erosion issues facing the finish line of the CUT112. We also recap the Hoppin Hodges and give a preview of Traprock 50K. But we are not going to talk about Ulmstead 100, or tattoo conventions so don't even ask! Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our sto…
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I often say if we want happiness in our lives, we have to put energy towards it. In this episode I put out a challenge to those wanting more happiness in their lives. The system is set up so that we can easily bring more happiness into our lives with minimal effort or time. This challenge can take 20 minutes or less to implement into your daily lif…
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285 HOKA Reach Around Technology Explained
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Antonio Tovar is a Field Experience Representative for HOKA and he joined Connecticut's #1 Running Instagram poster and coincidental HOKA super fan Runner Rob @Robsroadtoultra Amatruda, Phred and AFB as we tear a wide gaping hole in everything you ever thought about running shoes. Tovar is a wealth of shoe knowledge and he is not afraid to talk shi…
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What are the different ways of manifesting and how do they work? In this episode I dive into different ways of manifesting and what way is healthy and what way causes more work. Manifesting from our authentic heartfelt desires is a beautiful and fulfilling process. Manifesting from our egoic wants might also give us the original accomplishment that…
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284: DNF Rising From the Ashes- Meet the Authors
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DNF: Rising From the Ashes is a compilation of stories by runners, for runners, about the heartbreak and redemption of a "Did Not Finish" race result. In a collection of heartfelt stories, these endurance athletes share their experiences, feelings, and lessons learned through failure. We have a chance to meet 12 of the contributing authors who each…
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The Connecticut Ultra Traverse (CUT) is a point to point trail running event with two options: 112 Miles, or 50 Mile. The #CUT112 is a 112 mile trail running event following the Blue Blazes of the New England Trail (NET) from the MA-CT border to the Long Island Sound in Guilford, CT starting at 8:00AM on Friday May 31, 2024 . This Episode features …
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Are you having trouble letting go, getting past things? Do past events trigger you after you thought you worked through them? In this episode I dive into the dynamics of resentments. I'll explain how they are formed energetically and what we need to do to release them in detail.———————————————————— You can join the conversation Live every Monday at…
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Coree Woltering is a professional trail runner, known for his ultra running Speedo, his Eco Challenge effort and many other things related to running including putting up the supported fastest known time (FKT) of 21 days, 13 hours, and 35 minutes on Wisconsin’s 1,147-mile Ice Age Trail in 2020. We talk about the expectations that others have occasi…
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In this podcast I talk about societal issues such as bullying, lying, corruption, debt, power and money. Why are these things rampant in our society? Why do we see these things on a global scale? In our governments and large businesses? Where do they stem from and how do we change them? All this and more in this episode.———————————————————— You can…
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281: The Five Truths of Trail Running
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OK so perhaps they are not the only truths, but they do seem to check out. What is the Love Trails Fesival? AFB and Phred discuss CUT112, Hoppin Hodges 50K, and more. We also talk Lululemon and Camile Heron as she breaks just about everything! And we double down with our Patreons too! 5 Things i Still Beleive Are True About Ultra running Love Trail…
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328 - Life Lessons with Bruce from Survivor
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In this special episode I welcome my friend Bruce Perreault from the show Survivor to discuss his life lessons learned during his time in Fiji. When we are in extreme situations, it heightens our ability to learn what we need to learn and see what we need to see if we're open to it. Bruce's Survivor experience was no exception. He was open and lear…
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280: Dr. Jim Keane Boston Bulldogs and the Profound Satisfaction of Service
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Dr. Jim Keane joins the Cultra Crew for an emotionally hard hitting, thought provoking, profound episode about life, the universe and everything. Phred, and his cat make a ruling declaring that Jim is the official winner of the 6 month guest contest. In addition to discussing the nature of addiction in all its forms, we discuss the impact of techno…
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