Best Christopher Mclean Podcasts (2024)

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#44 Loneliness with Marlies Maes, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Marcus Mund, and Susanne Bücker 45:09

6h ago45:09

45:09

Loneliness has received a lot of attention—especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, Rebekka Weidmann speaks with loneliness experts Marlies Maes, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Marcus Mund, and Susanne Bücker about the definition of loneliness and related but distinct constructs, the rising interest in loneliness, measurement issues, interv…

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Canadian Running Cover Star, Jeff Pelletier: How This Ultrarunner Documented Notoriously Difficult Moab 240 Race 34:33

16d ago34:33

34:33

In this archived episode, Canadian Running Magazine cover star, elite ultramarathoner, and documentarian Jeff Pelletier joins the podcast to discuss his second-place finish at the notorious Moab 240 race. He discusses the biggest challenges in creating a documentary amidst one of the world's most challenging ultramarathons, how his training shifted…

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Ultramarathon Coach and Athlete Nik Golymbiowsky | How Amateurs Can Fall in Love with Extreme Distances 33:41

28d ago33:41

33:41

In this archived episode, ultramarathon coach, athlete, and influencer Nik Golymbiowsky joins the podcast to discuss how he fell in love with the sport, his unorthodox coaching methods, his most challenging races to date, and how he's helping the amateur running community fall in love with extreme races. Subscribe to The Shakeout Podcast feed on Ap…

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The Rundown: From 1500m Olympian to Elite 100-Miler, Ben Blankenship Breaks Down His Transition to the Trails 47:11

27d ago47:11

47:11

Ben Blankenship joins the podcast to discuss his transition from 1500m US Olympian to elite 100-miler, which culminated in his second-place finish in the Rabid Racoon 100 Miler on March 16. Throughout the episode, Blankenship discusses his winding road to professional running, why he almost gave up the sport following his collegiate career, the gre…

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#43 Paper Spotlight with Theo Klimstra and Kate McLean 21:58

1M ago21:58

21:58

In this episode, Rebekka Weidmann spoke with Theo Klimstra and Kate McLean, the two authors of a recently accepted Target Article in the European Journal of Personality titled "Reconsidering Normative Interpretations in Personality Research". The authors summarize their article and speak about how the field can move forward.…

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Rory Linkletter | Recapping 2:08:01 Olympic Standard Marathon, Ryan Hall's Philosophies, Biggest Rivalries, and Career Bucket List Goals 56:37

1M ago56:37

56:37

Professional runner Rory Linkletter joins to discuss becoming the second-fastest marathoner in Canadian history with a time of 2:08:01 in Seville, Spain. Ahead of his eminent 2024 Team Canada selection, Linkletter explains the training behind his Olympic standard marathon time, the impact of being coached by 2:04:58 marathoner, Ryan Hall, and what …

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Ihor Verys | Canadian Ultrarunner Recaps Notorious 100-Mile Barkley Marathons 41:23

2M ago41:23

41:23

Canadian ultrarunner Ihor Verys joins to discuss his finish at the 100-mile Barkley Marathons. In his debut at the iconic ultramarathon event, Verys became one of just 20 individuals to complete the race in its 38-year history. We discuss the many intricacies that go into planning for such a gruelling race, the unforeseen challenges along the way, …

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#94 Clojure, Go, Cloud Storage Tech and more with Albin, Aurelien, and Wouter 1:33:52

1M ago1:33:52

1:33:52

We got the beautiful minds behind the cloud tech: Aurelien, Albin, and Wouter share their experience building block storage system with Clojure and Go.https://www.exoscale.com/block-storage/By defn

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305-Day Solo Run Across Canada: New Zealander Jon Nabbs' Expedition for Cancer Research 56:07

2M ago56:07

56:07

New Zealand ultrarunner, Jon Nabbs, discusses his 305-day solo run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research. After losing both of his parents to the disease within a two-year span, Nabbs was inspired by Terry Fox's legacy and began his 8,000km trek from St. Johns, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia, entirely unsupported. On this epi…

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#42 What makes personality science useful, with Bill Revelle and Bob Hogan 36:15

2M ago36:15

36:15

René Mõttus talks to Bill Revelle and Bob Hogan who are well respected personality researchers in the field. They argue that the main use of personality research is to predict what real people do in the real world. Yet, much of academic psychology has not taken this seriously, focusing on abstract ideas and models with little real-world relevance. …

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The Rundown: Christopher Morales Williams' World-Best 400m Performance, World Indoor Championships, and Brian Mclean of Achilles Canada 39:02

2M ago39:02

39:02

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins to break down his coverage from the World Indoor Championships last weekend in Glasgow, Scotland. Later, Marley and host David Stol recap Christopher Morales Williams' world-best 400m performance and NCAA championship. Then, Brian Mclean, president of Achilles Canada, discusses the special cause …

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Kim & Michelle Krezonoski | Twin Marathoners Break Down Their Historic Road to the Boston Marathon Pro Field 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

Elite marathoners Kim and Michelle Krezonoski join to discuss their build towards becoming the first twin sisters to enter the pro field of a World Marathon Major. We discuss their differing coaching philosophies, finding their individual identities within the sport, how twin genes alter their physiological abilities, their expectations for Boston.…

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Gabriel Jarquin | Hoka Athlete and HIV Advocate on His Journey of Self-Discovery 41:11

3M ago41:11

41:11

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Hoka athlete Gabriel Jarquin joins to discuss his journey of HIV advocacy, how he fell back in love with running after a formative hiatus, and his goal of earning a personal best marathon time in Boston this spring. We also discuss the power of embracing the running community, his role as President of …

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Dr. Trent Stellingwerff | Elite Running Coach and Researcher on How Scientific Innovation Impacts Athletic Performance 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, professional running coach and Senior Advisor of Research & Development at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Dr. Trent Stellingwerff joins the show. Stellingwerff offers insights into how he balances two of his marathoners, 2x Olympian Natasha Wodak and 5x national champion Andrea Seccafien, as they…

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#41 Creativity with Rodica Damian and Andreea Sutu 40:58

3M ago40:58

40:58

Creative products—paintings, poems, but also innovative ideas like the invention of the wheel—help societies move forward. As such, it is no surprise that formal interest in creativity from psychologists dates back at least 100 years, and the informal interest arguably much longer. In this episode, Rodica Damian and Andreea Sutu, two experts in the…

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The Rundown: Kelvin Kiptum's Legacy, Canadians Stand Out at Millrose Games, and Olympic Marathoner Ben Preisner Joins 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to discuss the rich legacy left behind by the late Kelvin Kiptum. Just months removed from his incredible world-record marathon time of 2:00.35 at the Chicago Marathon, Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, passed away in a car crash this past weekend. We celebrate his indelib…

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Canadian Marathon Champion Caroline Pomerleau & Coach Anouka Tremblay | How This Running Couple Balances Elite Training with Their Relationship 51:14

3M ago51:14

51:14

Elite runner and 2023 Toronto Waterfront Marathon winner Caroline Pomerleau joins alongside her coach and partner Anouka Tremblay to discuss how they balance elite running alongside their relationship. We also discuss Pomerleau's ambitious marathon plans for this spring, Tremblay's strategy for acclimating her to high-volume training, how they grew…

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The Rundown: Ben Flanagan Breaks Down His Olympic Qualifying Performance at John Thomas Terrier Classic 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

Canadian distance runner Ben Flanagan joins host David Stol to break down his most recent race at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, where he walked away with an Olympic standard time in the 5000m with a personal best of 13:04:62. We also discuss his training leading up to the race, what lies ahead on his road towards the Paris Olympics, fellow Canad…

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Natasha Wodak | Canadian Marathoner Breaks Down Her Path to 2024 Olympics 51:31

4M ago51:31

51:31

2x Olympian and national record-holder Natasha Wodak joins to discuss her Houston Marathon performance, its Olympic implications, and her potential plans for a spring marathon qualification. We also discuss the most challenging races from her decorated career, receiving unsolicited online running advice, and her advice for young marathoners. Subscr…

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The Rundown: Major Highs and Lows for Canadians at the 2024 Houston Marathon 39:43

4M ago39:43

39:43

In the latest episode of The Shakeout Podcast, Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to break down the highs and lows of Canadian elites at the 2024 Aramco Houston Marathon. We discuss several topics, including how Rory Linkletter's half-marathon new personal best (1:01:02) might translate to the upcoming Sevilla Mara…

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#40 Paper Spotlight with David Hughes and Paul Irwing 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, Lisanne de Moor spoke with David Hughes and Paul Irwing, two of the authors of a recent publication in the European Journal of Personality titled "Toward a taxonomy of personality facets". The authors summarize their article and its studies and outline how they developed the facet map.…

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Andrew Alexander | Why More Canadian Elites Feel the Need to Move South of the Border 50:51

4M ago50:51

50:51

Andrew Alexander is an elite Canadian distance runner and a former member of the Notre Dame track and field team. This fall, he made his half-marathon debut at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon and won in a time of 1:02:44. This winter, he made the bold move to travel to Flagstaff, Arizona to train alongside American professional runners. Throughout …

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The Rundown: 2024 Running Tips with Canadian Running Staff Writer Marley Dickinson 1:07:07

5M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Canadian Running staff writer Marley Dickinson joins host David Stol to deliver tips for both beginners and veterans alike to help reach your 2024 running goals. Throughout the episode, they discuss questions for newcomers to the sport including how to shop for the right pair of daily trainers, strategies for building an initial base, how to find t…

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Slowpokes Run Club | How to Build Accessibility in the Run Community 28:18

5M ago28:18

28:18

The four founders from Slowpokes Run Club join our final podcast of the year to discuss how to make your running goals more accessible in 2024. Just over a year ago, runners Lucas, Pete, Neil, and Marco looked around the Canadian running scene and decided there was a gap in run clubs guaranteeing an accessible running experience. Soon after, they l…

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#39 Life events and personality change with Wiebke Bleidorn and Chris Hopwood 42:59

5M ago42:59

42:59

Many lay people and scientists think that life events can change personality traits. But proving or disproving this has been surprisingly challenging. Wiebke Bleidorn and Chris Hopwood are among the leading researchers on this topic, and they were involved in a recent large study that summarized the evidence so far. They will talk to René Mõttus ab…

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The Rundown: Kan Van Buskirk Returns 48:49

5M ago48:49

48:49

Olympian, broadcaster, and former host of The Shakeout Podcast, Kate Van Buskirk, returns to the show to join host David Stol for a preview of Canada's 2024 professional running landscape. Throughout the episode, Kate and David discuss which Canadian records are most likely to be broken next year, which runners might see their stock rise the most, …

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2LazyRunners | How Blurred is the Line Between Influencer & Athlete? 48:34

5M ago48:34

48:34

Founded by Canadian couple Diane Lauren and Dan Fournier, 2LazyRunners is a viral social media community documenting the duo's training cycles, races, and run-life balance. Throughout the interview, Fournier and Lauren outline how they built up such a loyal following, why they chose to document their training, the pros and cons of going viral in th…

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#93 Malcolm Sparks Returns! 1:50:50

5M ago1:50:50

1:50:50

Malcolm Sparks, CTO of JUXT (the team behind XTDB, Yada and more) returns! We talk state of software, OSS, and most importantly Malcolms Atomic Architecture (https://www.juxt.pro/blog/atomic-architecture/)By defn

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