Best Kara Goucher Podcasts (2024)

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Dana Snyder - How To Be A Better Supporter For Your Favorite Charity 57:25

4h ago57:25

57:25

Today’s interview is with Dana Snyder, founder and CEO of Positive Equation, where she helps charities grow their communities and monthly giving programs. This interview will be helpful for anyone that works at a charity—which some of our members do. But, more than that, this interview will provide all of us with insight – and empathy – for how har…

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2.30. Out with the Old, in with the New… MERCH! 1:16:59

2d ago1:16:59

1:16:59

This episode is a sneaky one. It seems like everything is business as usual… and then suddenly… BOOM… fireworks! Don’t worry though, everyone still has all their fingers. Listen carefully though because there are fun revelations sprinkled throughout. At the start, Kara gives us a Colt and house update, where she reveals the one item that she is lik…

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2.29. Life Updates from Des and Kara 1:08:06

10d ago1:08:06

1:08:06

You might have been looking for this episode last week, but things got a little crazy, particularly for Kara. She fills you in on all of the scary details that put Colt in the hospital for nearly a week. He is recovering well and at home now, but it was touch-and-go for a little bit as he ended up with a fluke infection in his chest. In the meantim…

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Nathan Chappell - The Generosity Crisis... and How to Fix It 50:36

22d ago50:36

50:36

Today’s interview is with Nathan Chappell, one of the world’s foremost experts on the intersection between Artificial Intelligence and philanthropy. Nathan serves as Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI, and is the founder of Fundraising.Ai, a member-centric collaboration of nonprofit professionals with a focus on data ethics, data equality, pri…

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2.28. The Elephant and Humble Pie, Your Final Olympics Recap 1:36:44

1M ago1:36:44

1:36:44

The mood was spicy for this one, fueled by Olipop and post-Olympics sleep deprivation and jetlag! The result is yet another banger episode from Des and Kara. This one starts with some fun behind-the-scenes intel on the Olympic Village and why athletes might choose to stay outside of it. Then, they very thoroughly address THE elephant in the room, g…

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2.27. Freshy Fresh from Paris, the Joy of Track Day Seven 1:01:03

1M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

First, we have to thank a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping to make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors for this episode - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Super Coffee - for their support …

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2.26. Freshy Fresh from Paris, Coming from Nowhere on Track Day Six 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

First, we have to thank a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping to make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Olipop - for their support for these episodes in P…

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2.25. Freshy Fresh from Paris, a S-Hocker on Track Day Five! 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

First of all, we have to thank a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping to make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Olipop - for their support for these episod…

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2.24. Freshy Fresh from Paris, the Drama of Track Day Four 1:09:53

1M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

First of all, we have to thank a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping to make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Olipop - for their support for these episod…

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2.23. Freshy Fresh from Paris, Quick Hits from Track Day Three 20:40

1M ago20:40

20:40

First of all, we have to thank a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Olipop - for their support for these episodes …

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2.22: Freshy Fresh from Paris, Track Day Two (aka the Doink Episode) 54:52

1M ago54:52

54:52

Thank you to a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping to make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Olipop - for their support for these episodes in Paris. As us…

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2.21. Freshy Fresh from Paris, the Emotion of Track Day One! 52:58

1M ago52:58

52:58

First of all, we have to thank a special sponsor Ketone-IQ for helping make these Olympic episodes possible. Save 30% on your first subscription order & receive a free six pack of Ketone-IQ with https://ketone.com/NOBODYASKED. Thank you also to our other sponsors - presenting sponsor Brooks Running and Olipop for their support for these episodes in…

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Brian Reynolds - Unshackling the Mind 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

Today's interview is with Brian Reynolds, one of the world's fastest double amputee runners. When Brian was four years-old he contracted a rare form of bacterial meningitis, which led to him having both of his legs amputated below the knee. Despite this, Brian was fairly active as a child-- and did his best to participate in most common childhood s…

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2.20. The Friendship Episode 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Editor's note: Des and Kara will blame me for this episode, while I would like to take credit. You be the judge! The overview of this episode is pretty straightforward. Des and Kara catch up on their lives as usual... they preview a few Olympic events... they answer some questions from a friendship/partner Q&A and then finish with another Olipop To…

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Soraya Alexander - Unlocking the World's Generosity 47:24

2M ago47:24

47:24

Soraya Alexander is the Chief Operating Officer of GoFundMe and as the President of Classy, a GoFundMe subsidiary. Through her work, Alexander supports thousands of nonprofits and hundreds of thousands of people to unlock the world's generosity. GoFundMe is on a mission to help people help each other. Through innovative technology, Classy helps non…

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2.19. The Birthday Girl Episode 1:36:36

2M ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Is it your birthday, girl? 'Cause you lookin' like a present Is it your birthday, girl? Let's celebrate it Is it your birthday, girl? Make a wish, 11:11 Is it your birthday, girl? Let's celebrate it.- Lizzo It's Kara's birthday, and of course we are celebrating with this latest episode of Nobody Asked Us presented by Brooks Running. There are so ma…

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2.18. Live from the Oly Trials in Eugene (aka the Pontooncast!) 58:40

2M ago58:40

58:40

Note: there is a little bit of background noise on the audio for this episode, but it goes away after 3 minutes and 5 seconds. This episode is being posted from producer Chris's vacation so forgive the brevity of the show notes! Des and Kara recorded this on Saturday morning in Eugene, live from the Runnerspace House. And yes... they did it from a …

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Laura Putnam - Fostering a Culture of Wellbeing 41:06

3M ago41:06

41:06

Laura Putnam is a global wellbeing activator, author of the bestselling book Workplace Wellness that Works, and CEO and Founder of Motion Infusion, a leading wellbeing provider. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and has worked with a wide range of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, academic institutions,…

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2.17. The Freshy Fresh Oly Trials (First Half) Recap Episode 1:36:41

3M ago1:36:41

1:36:41

It's a rest day in Eugene, but Des and Kara aren't resting. They droppin' this freshy fresh recap episode like it's oh so hot. The Gs know what we talkin' about... Now, button up your pastel polos because this episode has a little bit of everything, including all of the laughs you expect and insights you can't get anywhere else. Kara starts with a …

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2.16. Bonus NCAA Champs Recap + Oly Trials Preview! 1:19:13

3M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

If you think this will be a typical recap + preview show, then you don't know Des and Kara well enough! Yes, you get event recaps from the NCAA Track and Field Championships, and you get race previews from 800m to 10000m for the Olympic Trials, including all of their reactions and sleeper picks. But... you also get another Kara Goucher sliding-door…

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2.15. The Justice Episode 1:17:51

3M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Prosecutors and YouTube subscribers take note: Des and Kara allegedly recorded this episode in the same hoodies that they would wear to conceal their identities during a future crime. If you are watching the security cam video, Des is the one in the "nice" hoodie. What would be their crime you ask??? I don't know... maybe they could steal the job o…

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Kara Goucher - Use Your Voice 50:33

3M ago50:33

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It’s also a great privilege for me to share today’s interview with Kara Goucher. Kara is a two-time Olympian, World Championship medalist, and one of the most accomplished and admired long-distance runners of our time. Beyond her competitive achievements, Kara is also a passionate advocate for clean sport and gender equity, an inspiring speaker, au…

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2.14. Appealing to Reason 1:16:52

4M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

What is Beethoven's favorite fruit? Ba-na-na-naaa. (Insert the music from Beethoven's Symphony No. 5). We need the dramatic music for this one as Des and Kara dive deep into some serious topics, as only they can. Ba-na-na-naaa. Des and Kara talk about the misplaced anger against the BAA over Buzunesh Deba's unpaid prize money. Ba-na-na-naaa. Des an…

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2.13. The Third Wheel 1:19:07

4M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last." - Willy Wonka. Sadly (or happily?) it didn't last... In this episode, you learn a little bit more about me (the podcast editor and show-notes writer) and what it's like to be a third wheel to two of the best to ever do it. Mine is the wobbly wheel to be sure. You learn about how my role in this project…

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2.12. Taylor & Boston & Uniforms, Oh My! 1:11:40

4M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Yes, it's been a long fortnight since the last Nobody Asked Us episode, but Taylor needed the space and so did we. This episode starts innocently enough with an off-the-rails intro and then Des and Kara reveal the clandestine use of four contest words in past episodes. Kara illicitly tried to throw you off on the last one, but one lucky winner stil…

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2.11. The Freshy Fresh Boston Marathon 2024 Recap Episode 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

You asked for it, and you are getting it! Des and Kara recorded this freshy fresh Boston Marathon recap at 10:15 pm on Marathon Monday after just enough beers. The most important detail, perhaps, is that they shut down the bar at the end of this one. They were literally kicked out of the Sam Adams Taproom in downtown Boston to end the show, the per…

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2.10. Behind the Scenes of the Boston Marathon in 2009, 2011, and 2018 1:07:49

5M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

In this LIVE episode filmed at WBUR Cityspace in Boston, Des and Kara take you behind the scenes of the 2009, 2011, and 2018 Boston Marathons for an episode that will make you both laugh and cry. In 2009, Kara finished in an agonizing 3rd place in a podium battle that wasn't decided until Boylston, while Des watched from the stands. In 2011, Des fi…

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Sami Inkinen - Reversing Type 2 Diabetes 50:39

5M ago50:39

50:39

Sami Inkinen is the Co-Founder and CEO of Virta Health, which is reversing type two diabetes through nutrition, lifestyle change, and a new standard of medical care. Prior to Virta, Sami was the Co-Founder and COO of Trulia, which many of you probably used to find a house or apartment. Sami took Trulia public and then sold it to Zillow. Sami is als…

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2.9. The Never Underestimate Women Episode 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

"This race is too hard for women. They are simply not tough enough to do it, and I get to say that for as long as it takes until someone proves me wrong." - Lazarus Lake, Race Director for the Barkley Marathons. Enter Jasmin Paris. Sorry Lazarus. But first, Des and Kara kick things off with their usual banter talking about solving the world's probl…

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Ep. 114 w/ Jessie Zapo 1:13:02

5M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Had my friend Jessie Zapo join me for a chat about her life, career and impact in running! Jessie had been “running the streets” of NY for 20+ years and as soon as she got into it she started making her mark! We talked about run culture, safe space for women, adidas Runners, Girls Run NYC, ultra running and much more!!Follow Jessie and support what…

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Jenny Lawson - President & CEO of Keep America Beautiful 29:34

6M ago29:34

29:34

Today's interview is with Jenny Lawson, the president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful, a leading national nonprofit that inspires and educates people to take action every day to improve and beautify their community environment. Established in 1953, Keep America Beautiful provides the expertise, programs, and resources to help people end littering…

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Ep 113 w/ Justin Williams - For The Culture 1:37:36

6M ago1:37:36

1:37:36

Listen…naw for real … just listen! I have been waiting to talk to Justin for a while now and finally had the opportunity to kick it with him. His social media presence and the way he moves in the cycling space is inspiring to say the least. We talked about so much from upbringing to taking chances and creating what you feel “your world” needs! Be s…

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2.8. The Space Between 1:12:04

6M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

"The space between; The tears we cry; Is the laughter that keeps us coming back for more." - Dave Mathews Band The episode is a tribute to the spaces between and most certainly the laughter that comes with them... the space between the indoor season and outdoor championships, between the Olympic Marathon Trials and the Boston Marathon, between your…

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Jerusalem Marathon 43:28

6M ago43:28

43:28

On March 8th, I ran the Jerusalem Marathon. As you surely know, Israel is in the middle of a war that started on October 7th. I, like everyone, have a mix of different feelings about this. But I didn't go to Jerusalem to make a statement about my own feelings. I went to listen and try and share what others in Israel are feeling right now. I think a…

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2.7. The World Indoor Recap + Contracts Discussion Episode 1:10:15

6M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

"Haters gonna hate... potaters gonna potate." - Kara Goucher This and other "wisdom" in this new episode. Des and Kara recap an exciting World Indoor meet in Glasgow where the US brought home a truckload of middle distance and distance medals including 4 in the 1500m alone. Kara was on the call and offers some behind-the-scenes insight, plus they g…

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Ep. 112 w/ Zach Panning 1:04:24

6M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Caught up with Zach right after the Olympic Trials in Orlando where he seemingly introduced himself to the world! While he didn’t have the end result he hoped for…he made a mark and will be back for more!!!

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Maria Baltazzi - Take a Shot at Happiness 53:58

7M ago53:58

53:58

Maria Baltazzi is an Emmy Award winning television producer, traveler, marathon walker who raises money for cancer charities, author and longtime Charity Miler with over 8500 Charity Miles! Maria recently wrote a book called "Take a Shot at Happiness" which invites and coaches us to explore happiness in our own lives. While Maria discovered that he…

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2.6. The Grab Bag, aka the Freudian Slip(s) Episode 1:06:08

7M ago1:06:08

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Calling all track nerds to reach in and grab a topic of your choosing. From indoor racing to Olympic standards and field sizes to the new long jump rules, there is something in here for any track nerd (or aspiring track nerd) in your life. We think track is fun, but even if you don't, there is STILL plenty of fun to be had. Kara accidentally shares…

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Ep. 111 w/ Emily Sisson - “She’s Back!” 1:13:50

7M ago1:13:50

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She’s back!!! Back to the Olympics for the 2nd time and back on the podcast for the 2nd time as well!!Talked about a bunch in this episode! Second time having her on the pod! We had fun on this one so bucket up and enjoy the chat!

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2.5. Olympic Marathon Trials Redux, Sober Version 1:11:09

7M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Des and Kara got the message. You like it when they are a little bit tipsy... ok, maybe a lot tipsy. In this episode, you will learn that they questioned whether or not to post the last one because of the drinks involved. (Editor's note: you're welcome.) You will also learn what happened at the bar after they finished recording (hint: D, d's, and D…

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