Best Chris Bingham Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 53 - Chris Rose 41:54

1d ago41:54

41:54

Josh sits down for a conversation with Chris Rose. Chris shares his background in exercise, from trying many sports before landing on skateboarding and running. He shares how he wasn’t a huge fan of running to start, but how his enjoyment has grown as his consistency did as well. Chris highlights and shares his appreciation for his family and girlf…

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Ep 52 - Billy Bingham 49:02

8d ago49:02

49:02

Josh sits down for a conversation with Billy Bingham.By Josh Williams

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Ep 51 - Mike Higgins 40:33

15d ago40:33

40:33

Josh sits down for a conversation with Mike Higgins. Mike shares his background in athletics and how he has built running into his life for the past 25 years. He shares how shifting focus and joining the track team led him to run collegiately at Penn State and then continue racing through adulthood. Mike outlines how he chose to train for the Antar…

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Ep 50 - Will Bruner 47:23

22d ago47:23

47:23

Josh sits down for a conversation with Will Bruner.By Josh Williams

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Ep 49 - Luke Moraglia 48:30

29d ago48:30

48:30

Josh sits down for a conversation with Luke Moraglia. Luke shares how although he had a limited athletic background, he has found his inner-athlete through running. He shares his initial interest in theatre, continued interest in science, and how he parlayed running to join his now-wife Amanda into multiple half and full marathons. Luke shares how …

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Ep 48 - Emma Cone 48:10

1M ago48:10

48:10

Josh sits down for a conversation with Emma Cone.By Josh Williams

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Ep 47 - Paul Norris 47:42

1M ago47:42

47:42

Josh sits down for a conversation with Paul Norris.By Josh Williams

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Ep 46 - Logan Bruner 30:23

2M ago30:23

30:23

Josh sits down for a conversation with Logan Bruner. Logan shares his background in athletics from cross country to ultimate frisbee, and how he turned an invitation with a 3-week turnaround in an Olympic Triathlon into a passion for endurance sports. Logan shares about the clubs he is a part of in Austin: Morning Joe’s, Austin Coffee Run Club, and…

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Ep 45 - Carson Hockersmith 35:36

2M ago35:36

35:36

Josh sits down for a conversation with Carson Hockersmith. Carson shares about her background in athletics and how she honed her desire to run into an illustrious career in Cross Country and Track at OU. She highlights the coolest merch she received as a D1 runner and highlights her favorite aspects of Cross Country and Track seasons. She shares ab…

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Ep 44 - Evan Konda 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Josh sits down for a conversation with Evan Konda.By Josh Williams

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How education and inclusivity champion empowers others (Cole Frandsen-Smith) 28:22

2M ago28:22

28:22

On this episode of the WGU Alumni Podcast, learn how Cole Frandsen-Smith, a 2023 WGU graduate in Human Resource Management, has become a strong champion for education, inclusivity, and the power of community. Also, learn how Cole's life, and that of his family's, has been enriched by the example of his mother and how her referring Cole to WGU has h…

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Ep 43 - Dylan Melnar 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

Josh sits down for a conversation with Dylan Melnar. Dylan shares about his background in athletics and a look into his time in watersports and waterskiing at Alabama. He shines a light on the Texas Water Safari and gives some context on his father and his recent finish in the 2024 race. Dylan outlines where his goals are leading while incorporatin…

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Ep 42 - Benji Popokh 58:26

3M ago58:26

58:26

Josh sits down for a conversation with Benji Popokh. They discuss Benji’s origin story in running and how his love for running blossomed during his time at UT. He shares what went into co-creating the Southwestern Run Club and how they built the culture. Benji highlights some of the fun side-quests he has embarked upon through running, from a self-…

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Ep 41 - Jordan Oberbillig 34:58

3M ago34:58

34:58

Josh sits down for a conversation with Jordan Oberbillig.By Josh Williams

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Ep 40 - Lydia Donnell 47:02

3M ago47:02

47:02

Josh sits down for a conversation with Lydia Donnell.By Josh Williams

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Ep 39 - Kendall Williams 39:08

3M ago39:08

39:08

Josh sits down for a conversation with Kendall Williams.By Josh Williams

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Empowering Healthcare Leader and Trailblazing Nurse at Cedars-Sinai (Ebony Gray) 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

Meet Ebony Gray, a WGU graduate and former president of WGU's Student Nurses Association, share her experiences. From her 13-year tenure at Cedars-Sinai to her leadership roles, Ebony's journey exemplifies the tenacity required to succeed in the dynamic field of healthcare. Takeaways: How Ebony navigated the challenges of nursing with determination…

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Ep 38 - Pedro Rodriguez 52:32

4M ago52:32

52:32

Josh sits down for a conversation with Pedro Rodriguez.By Josh Williams

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Forbes 30 Under 30 Entrepreneur, Teacher, Mother, and 4x WGU Graduate (Jessica Shelley) 26:39

3M ago26:39

26:39

Meet Jessica Shelley, a WGU alumna who's revolutionizing education and entrepreneurship while balancing family life with five children and supporting her husband's academic journey at WGU. Explore her journey from elementary teacher to Forbes' 30 under 30 powerhouse and discover her groundbreaking educational platform, Dailies, disrupting pre-K thr…

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Ep 37 - Cindi Williams 48:10

4M ago48:10

48:10

Josh sits down with his Mom, Cindi Williams, for a Mother’s Day conversation. They discuss Cindi’s background in athletics and how she looks to find joy and fun in exercise. Josh and Cindi reflect on fun times in running, racing, and cheering from layovers to the Capitol 10,000, and more recently at the Indianapolis Marathon. They discuss how findi…

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Ep 36 - Mitchell Gay 38:49

4M ago38:49

38:49

Josh sits down for a conversation with Mitchell Gay. They discuss his diverse background in athletics and life, from playing football, overcoming a cancerous brain tumor, and playing four years for two water polo teams. Mitchell also shares his current workout regime, and how getting up early has led him to increased productivity. Mitchell outlines…

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Ep 35 - Gray Barber 39:27

4M ago39:27

39:27

Josh sits down for a conversation with Gray Barber.By Josh Williams

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Male postpartum nurse, half marathon enthusiast, and WGU graduate shares his zeal for life 29:59

4M ago29:59

29:59

Nontraditional graduate, Washington Native Eric Miller, joins the alumni podcast to share his motivation on his WGU journey, his passion for nursing, and his interesting hobbies such as cross-stitching and running half marathons, more than 100 to date.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Ep 34 - Philip Grandjean 56:07

4M ago56:07

56:07

Josh sits down for a conversation with Philip Grandjean.By Josh Williams

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Ep 33 - Vicky Conroy 36:35

5M ago36:35

36:35

Josh sits down for a conversation with Vicky Conroy. They discuss Vicky’s background in athletics up until the running bug bit her over the pandemic. Vicky discusses how she started her running journey as well as joining Endorphins when she moved to New York. They discuss the awesome community aspect of running and what makes it so awesome! Vicky g…

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Ep 32 - Ben Krejci 44:31

5M ago44:31

44:31

Josh sits down for a conversation with Ben Krejci. They discuss Ben’s background in Karate and MMA. Ben shares the discipline he learned from these sports as well as other ways the sports have shaped his life. Ben shares his introduction to distance running, and they discuss how honoring your body through anything is crucial. They discuss fitness t…

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Ep 31 - Colton Runnels 54:04

5M ago54:04

54:04

Josh sits down for a conversation with Colton Runnels. They discuss Colton’s background in athletics from the pinnacle of brotherly competition, The Day of The 2V, to his infamous first 5k race in cross county, and more recently enjoyment in long-distance running. They discuss Colton’s first marathon experience this January at the Walt Disney World…

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Ep 30 - Joel Weaver 39:07

5M ago39:07

39:07

Josh sits down for a conversation with Dr. Joel Weaver. They discuss Joel’s background in athletics from collegiate track, to triathlons, and how his athletic goals have shifted throughout his life. Joel shares his current obsession, hiking, and some noteworthy hikes he’s recently completed. They talk about ways to find new hikes, ways to combat in…

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Ep 29 - Andrew Kim 51:07

6M ago51:07

51:07

Josh sits down for a conversation with Andrew Kim. They discuss Andrew’s introduction to running during the pandemic, and how he has set and achieved his goals each year. Andrew shares the range he has instilled in his exercise routine, from yoga to weight lifting, and even pilates. He shares the benefit of being uncomfortable and the growth that c…

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Ep 28 - Kevin Moyer 38:37

6M ago38:37

38:37

Josh sits down for a conversation with Kevin Moyer. They discuss Kevin’s background in athletics and specifically his time in multiple marching bands. Kevin shares about how difficult playing music while in constant movement can be, and how he learned to balance the physical aspects alongside the cerebral ones. They discuss their shared enjoyment f…

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Ep 27 - Katterli Edwards 43:33

6M ago43:33

43:33

Josh sits down for a conversation with Katterli Edwards. Katterli shares how she became motivated and grew her self-confidence through exercise. She highlights her journey into running with her first half, and soon to be her first marathon, in Eugene, Oregon. They discuss how focusing on what you enjoy and blocking out the outside noise can propel …

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Ep 26 - Jared Scott 35:55

6M ago35:55

35:55

Josh sits down for a conversation with his cousin, Jared Scott. They discuss where Jared's interest in health fitness originated, and Jared shares what goes into crafting his fitness routine. They discuss motivation and what can help you to set healthy habits that combat sedentary lifestyles. Jared shines a pharmacist's opinion on how you can take …

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Season 1 Finale 38:46

7M ago38:46

38:46

Josh sits down with some familiar faces for the finale of Season 1. He welcomes back 7 of his Season 1 guests and checks in with how they are still actively improving toward their goals. Chase Allan shares how he prepared for the Houston Marathon and what contributed to his mega PR at Houston. Drew Baxley explains how his fitness goals evolved duri…

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Ep 25 - Rowan Konda 38:38

7M ago38:38

38:38

Josh sits down for a conversation with Rowan Konda. They discuss Rowan’s introduction to running and how to set healthy goals. Rowan shares about his time leading the Baylor Running Club. For their run, Josh and ran part of the loop around White Rock Lake, they started at T&P point and ran a 3.5 mile out and back. Let us know where you got active w…

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Newest alumni team member walks the talk after graduating with two WGU degrees 33:52

7M ago33:52

33:52

Recent WGU graduate and current member of the alumni team, Ginny Ersery, joins the podcast to share her thoughts on her recent commencement experience in Chicago, and how things are going in her new role.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Ep 24 - Emily Pulido 42:11

7M ago42:11

42:11

Josh sits down for a conversation with Emily Pulido. They discuss Emily’s evolution from a self-proclaimed running hater into a runner. Emily shares how much she enjoys trail running and gives a deep dive into how she trained for and completed her first Ultramarathon. They discuss Emily’s mindset going into her Ultra and how it differs from traditi…

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Bowling Hall of Fame Inductee talks "rolling turkeys" after WGU degree 32:55

7M ago32:55

32:55

Recent WGU Graduate, bowling coach, and two-time bowling hall-of-fame inductee Ronald Simms Jr. joins the podcast to share his thoughts on his WGU journey, his experience speaking at WGU's commencement last spring, and how his bowling team challenged him to go back to college thirty years after he quit the first time.…

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Ep 23 - Zach Strauss 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

Josh sits down for a conversation with Zach Strauss. They discuss Zach’s background in baseball and his arc from running hater to running enjoyed. Zach shares his testimony and how his relationship with God has changed his views on exercise for the better. They discuss a breadth of topics from the Rangers World Series run, psychotic running routine…

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Ep 22 - Trevor Allred 32:40

8M ago32:40

32:40

Josh sits down for a conversation with Trevor Allred. They discuss Trevor’s background in wrestling and how his fitness has changed throughout his life. They reminisce on races together from the Gut Pak Run, to more recently a Half Marathon. Trevor shares what living an active lifestyle means to him through different jobs as well as how his fitness…

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Ep 21 - Tyler Jones 49:28

8M ago49:28

49:28

Josh sits down for a conversation with Tyler Jones. They discuss Tyler’s introduction to running as well as his current goals in the sport. Tyler gives a look into his alter-ego @dadmiles22, and shares how he looks to motivate his students as well as how being a dad has inspired him to include his kids in his workouts. He shares about his work with…

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Catching the Alumni Vision with WGU Leadership 45:29

8M ago45:29

45:29

As we kick off the new year, listen to the latest episode to hear WGU Senior Vice President of Regional Operations, Gene Hayes, and Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Development, Robert Sullivan, share their insights into exciting alumni opportunities in 2024 and beyond.By WGU Alumni Relations

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Ep 20 - Karrington Slaydon 30:34

8M ago30:34

30:34

Josh sits down for a conversation with Karrington Slaydon. They discuss Karrington’s background in athletics, and how she got into running. Karrington shares how running has evolved from something others thought she could succeed with, to something she truly enjoys. They discuss the vibe at larger marathons and what their favorite parts were from B…

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Ep 19 - Jordan West 38:00

8M ago38:00

38:00

Josh sits down for a conversation with Jordan West. They discuss Jordan’s background in running as well as his current goals in the sport. Jordan shares how he successfully balances his career, family, and running. They discuss how to set long-term and short-term goals and Jordan shares good ways to start running in the new year. Jordan shares abou…

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Ep 18 - Les Sander 33:35

8M ago33:35

33:35

Josh sits down for a conversation with Les Sander. They discuss Les’ background in running from high school cross country, to running collegiately and finding joy in running again in Waco. Les shares how he has found joy through shifting goals and trying new avenues to find that enjoyment in exercise. They compare favorite post-run snacks, especial…

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Ep 17 - Stephen Demerson 31:11

9M ago31:11

31:11

Josh sits down for a conversation with Stephen Demerson. They discuss Stephen’s time in running as well as his legendary pickleball sidequest. Stephen shares what he gains through running, as well as the character traits that running has helped him to foster. For their run, Josh and Stephen ran from a starting point near Lake Grapevine down some tr…

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Ep 16 - Doug Ginsberg 40:39

9M ago40:39

40:39

Josh sits down for a conversation with Doug Ginsberg. They discuss Doug's background in athletics from his beginnings in sport, competing collegiately, and taking his talents to American Ninja Warrior. Doug discusses his upcoming goals, and they discuss how impactful it can be to make friends in endurance sports. Throughout the episode, Doug shares…

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Ep 15 - Sophia Slabic & Philip Roxas 55:17

9M ago55:17

55:17

Josh sits down for a conversation with Sophia Slabic and Philip Roxas. They discuss Sophia and Philip's background in athletics and how they started running. They both share about their time running cross country, Sophia shares about her recent success in training for races, and Philip details his experience running for Baylor. They share their goa…

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Ep 14 - Dan Godde 33:26

9M ago33:26

33:26

Josh sits down for a conversation with Dan Godde. They discuss Dan’s background in athletics and the motivation that carried him to his first marathon. Dan speaks about jumping out of one’s comfort zone and how he did this in races. He also dives into his marathon experience and the benefits of choosing a smaller race. Josh and Dan speak to the ben…

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Ep 13 - Chris Coyne 41:52

10M ago41:52

41:52

Josh sits down for a conversation with Chris Coyne. They discuss Chris’ background in athletics and his introduction to running. Chris shares his origin story signing up for his first marathon and sheds light on starting a run club. For their run, Josh and Chris ran from Royal Park down the Northaven trail along the typical Thursday morning route o…

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Ep 12 - Ashton Reed 33:59

10M ago33:59

33:59

Josh sits down for a conversation with Ashton Reed. They discuss Ashton’s background in athletics and how she started running during PT school. Ashton shares her take on the potential benefit of cross-training for runners and how to create a well-rounded health and exercise routine. They discuss whether or not insoles are necessary, and Ashton shar…

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