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State Secrets: Inside The Making Of The Electric State


1 Family Secrets: Chris Pratt & Millie Bobby Brown Share Stories From Set 22:08
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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…
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The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focusing on every element from the world of running.
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The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focusing on every element from the world of running.
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1 RE-RELEASE: Mastering the mind games of the marathon 35:10
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For those who missed it first time round, here's Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon and how embracing the hardship is an essential part of the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 Running as you age: Olympian Jo Pavey tells us how to do it 40:06
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When you're winning European Championship GOLD in your forties, you know a thing or two about elite performance at any age, so Jo is back to share her secrets on how to prolong and maximise your performance at any age, but especially as you creep into late thirties, forties and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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RW's very own Rachel Boswell ran a PB at Tokyo marathon and secured her Six Star medal, so we sat down to ask her about the secret sauce she uses that has allowed her to consistently run sub-3 over the course of four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In the April 2025 issue of the magazine, we've made a list of 50 game changers in running and we thought we'd randomly choose some of the amazing people and chat about them and why they're of significance. You can either agree or disagree, that's the wonderful thing about lists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Rudy O'Halloran: how running changed his life 31:55
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Meet Rudy O'Halloran, the former drug dealer who discovered the power of exercise (and reading) when in prison and came out determined to make a difference to his life and the lives of others. We spoke to the founder of ROCUP running club about turning his life around, what it means to him to try and help others and how running can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Physio Tom Goom joins Rick and Ben to discuss running and cadence. Often touted as a golden metric that can transform your running and prevent injury, we discuss if there is a magic number that can solve all problems, what do metrics like ground contact time and stride length have to do with it and if runners need to worry about their step rate. Rick mentions a study in the intro, this is it - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Breaking out the crystal ball, Ben and Rick are joined by Ali to discuss a few of the trends that we're seeing in running gear and tech in 2025, plus what the future might hold (carbon plated super sandals etc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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1 Steve Magness: how to reduce pre-race nerves 32:40
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If, like many runners, you've battled overwhelming pre-race anxiety, this is the episode for you. On it, renowned sports psychologist Steve Magness discusses the new book , Win the Inside Game , which offers exert advice on how to reframe failure and learn to harness pressure in the right way. Win the Inside Game is out now: waterstones.com For more on Magness, visit: stevemagness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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It’s rare in running that a training approach comes along that is genuinely innovative. But that’s the case with the ‘easy interval method’, pioneered by Dutchman Klaas Lok. A decorated middle-distance runner, Lok used this method to great success as a runner and, more latterly, as a coach. If you feel like your running has plateaued, or you’re just looking to shake things up, give this episode a listen. For more on Lok and his Easy Interval Method book, visit his website: easyintervalmethod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Everything you need to know about hill training 29:08
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Hill training is an excellent way of improving power, technique and mental tenacity. But how best should you fit it into your week? And what are some of the best hill sessions to try? On this week's episode, running coach Fiona English offers a masterclass in hill training. Think of it as your steep learning curve. For more from Fiona English, visit her website: englishruns.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Running nutrition masterclass with Renee McGregor 47:54
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Complex, divisive and subject to misinformation, sports nutrition is an area desperately in need of clarity. On this week's episode Renee McGregor, leading sports dietitian and RW columnist, cuts through the noise to offer your practical, science-backed advice on how to fuel your training and racing. McGregor has distilled her two decades of knowledge as both a sports dietitian and ultrarunner into a new book, Fuel for Thought (£14.95, Vertebrate Publishing), which is available at the below links: adventurebooks.com amazon.co.uk For more information on McGregor's work, visit her website: reneemcgregor.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On this week's episode, we speak with Damian Hall at mile 160 of the Spine Race. Damian talks about the likely winners, the appeal of the race and how on earth you do about training for 268 miles along the Pennine Way in midwinter. thespinerace.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Jasmin Paris: breaking barriers and the Barkley 37:28
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Unless you spent 2024 hiding out in some remote Tennessee woods, you're probably aware that Jasmin Paris became the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons. But what kind of mentality does it take to achieve the seemingly impossible? In this week's episode, Paris talks about her formative childhood experiences, never taking other people's opinions as fact and why she hopes her achievements will inspire others. Jasmin Paris is a co-founder of The Green Runners: thegreenrunners.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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She started running at 41 and has gone on to run over 1000 marathons (and countless other races too). Meet the cover star of our first issue of 2025, Collette O'Hagan. We chat about her love of running, the joy she gets from it, the stories she has from so many races, how she stays motivated, her life as a foster parent, what training looks like, her ultimate nutrition plan (chips and wine) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The Paris Olympics, The Hardest Geezer, Jasmin Paris: 2024 has not been short of its miraculous running moments. This episode, we round up what we believe to be the top eight achievements in 2024. Do you agree or disagree? Give it a listen and let us know at podcast@runnersworld.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Some people run one marathon in their lifetime. Some run one a year. Some energetic types might even run a marathon a month. But rare is the runner who runs a marathon every day for a year. Yet that is exactly what James Cooper has done. It helps that he’s fuelled by the motivation to raise money for Samaritans, following the death by suicide of his uncle. Listen to him speak about training, recovery, nutrition and how anyone can achieve incredible things with the right mindset. James is raising money for Samaritans: justgiving.com/page/smilinggg366 Follow him on Instagram: @smilingggman If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed on the podcast, Samaritans’ trained volunteers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Calls are free and completely confidential. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We all know strength and conditioning (S&C) is important. Various studies have shown it can improve running economy and there's also some evidence it can reduce the chances of injury. But what should it look like for runners and how should you fit it into a busy running week? S&C leading expert Dr Richard Blagrove , senior lecturer in physiology at Loughborough University, offer his advice to runners of all abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Back pain affects millions of people across the UK. But a new study suggests running may be able to help chronic lower back back pain. It comes off the back of some previous research showing that running doesn’t seem to harm the back and may actually be good for spine health. Running physio Tom Goom discusses these studies and offers some general advice for any runners currently suffering from back pain. The NHS has lots of advice on back pain and its possible causes: nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/ This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury, we recommend seeing a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Talking fashion, expensive vests and more with Tim Soar 44:28
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Founder of Soar Running, Tim Soar, join us to talk about launching a premium running brand and how running (and the kit) has changed since then. We talk expensive vests, the design process, how discount culture has ruined consumers shopping habits, the environmental impact of producing kit, why he'll always pursue that perfect garment and how material science is only getting more fascinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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It's rare that someone combines both elite-level marathon running with elite-level humour – but Phily Bowden is the glorious exception to the rule. Having run 2:25 at the Berlin Marathon, her sights are now on the LA Olympics, all while creating amazing content for her ever-growing online following. Check out Phily on YouTube: youtube.com/c/PhilyBowden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In certain running circles, "walking" can be a dirty word. But it needn't be that way. The run-walk method can, in fact, be an effective and enjoyable racing strategy for runners of all speeds. On this episode, the chief training officer at Galloway Training Programs in Florida, offers his expert insight on the art of run-walking. To find out more, visit jeffgalloway.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Hardest Geezer: How I ran the length of Africa 29:14
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10,000 miles, 16 countries and over £1 million raised for charity. Russ Cook (aka "Hardest Geezer") pushed himself to the limit to become the first person to run the length of Africa. He's distilled the adventure into an amazing new book, Hardest Geezer: Mind Over Miles , and comes on the podcast to discuss some of the highlight and lowlights of his African odyssey. Follow Russ on Instagram: @hardestgeezer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Over the past few years, Jonny Davies has amassed a huge online following by documenting his running and setting himself a series of increasingly difficult running challenges. His latest, Run the Capitals , saw him run to the capitals of the UK and Ireland – a distance of 960km that he completed in just over 11 days. Here him talk about his training, injury-prevention routine and what motivates him to keep testing his limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We entered into the rarified air of the Altitude Centre in London to talk to lead performance specialist James Barber about altitude training and why it's not just for those who want to run up mountains (but it does help with that too) and heat adaptation and why that's relevant to racing in the UK as well as abroad. Then Ben spoke to Montane adventurer and ultrarunner Katy Parrott about her experience of racing very far, her training, recovering from anemia and being sick at the finish line of Race for Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 How to run 62 ultras in 62 days: Frank Wainwright 26:27
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Imagine running more than 30 miles a day for two months. That's what this week's guest did on his Big Tour of England, which saw him visit every cathedral city in the country. In the process, Frank raised thousands for children's charity The Brathay Trust. Hear him talk about the challenge and the advice he has for other people looking to run seriously long distances. Useful links: Frank's JustGiving page: justgiving.com/page/frank-wainwright-bigtoerunner Frank's website: frankpublishing.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 2:20 marathoner Michael Crawley on the secret of endurance 35:50
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On this week's episode of the Runner's World podcast, we speak with author and 2:20 marathoner Michael Crawley about his new book, To the Limit , which explores what endurance means in cultures around the world. Listen to Crawley talk about the importance of playfulness, running to feel and the lessons he learned running with everyone from the Raramuri in the Copper Canyons of Mexico to ultrarunners in the UK. Pick up a copy of To the Limit at Waterstones, Amazon or any good bookshop: waterstones.com/book/to-the-limit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Josh Patterson: mental health, running and me 35:07
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Endurance athlete, social media star and recent author Josh Patterson is on the front cover of the latest issue of Runner's World's, which focuses on mental health. In his new book, Fortune Favours the Brave , Patterson opens up about his own mental health challenges and offers advice to others who may be going through something similar. As you'd expect from a man who once ran 76 marathons in 76 days, there's plenty of running chat too, but the conversation does cover topics such as suicidal thoughts and self-harm that some listeners may find distressing. If you have been affected by some of the topics discussed in this podcast, Samaritans' training volunteers are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free and confidential. Just call 116 123. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Running is so hot rn. The popularity of running is soaring like never before, so Rick and Ben are joined by Andy and Ali to discuss what might have been the cause of this increase in popularity for our favourite past time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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We spoke to the female winner of the UTMB this year, Katie Schide. She's had an incredible year, not just winning the UTMB but also the Western States 100, so we wanted to find out all her secrets to success. She also told us the truth about running poles. Thanks for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Spencer Matthews: 30 desert marathons in 30 days 41:17
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Unless you, too, have spent the past month in the glorious isolation of the Jordanian desert, you're probably aware that Spencer Matthews recently completed an epic running challenge. The former Made in Chelsea man has become the first person to run 30 marathons in 30 days in the desert. In the process, he's raised more than £600,000 for Global's Make Some Noise charities. On this episode, he talks heat chambers, eating a 1kg of rice a day and almost treading on a horned viper. Spencer is raising money for Global's Make Some Noise: makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-desert-challenge/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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