Road Dog Podcast

Luis Escobar and Kevin Lyons
  • 5.0 (150)
  • RUNNING
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Adventure outside with Luis Escobar, trail running legend, race director, running mentor and photographer, as he converses with athletes and public figures about all things extreme sports. We'll cover everything from sell-out trail races to the most unknown ultra-running adventures around the globe, swing over into the world of rock climbing, and dive into mountain biking, triathlons and more.

  1. Michael Miller and Zander Chase Join Forces

    5D AGO

    Michael Miller and Zander Chase Join Forces

    "It's just this awesome environment that it's cool to be able to play a part in contributing to the community coming together." Michael Miller is the owner and operator of the Copper Canyons Endurance Run. In this episode,Michael chats with Luis about Mexico, Sea of Cortez, the Copper Canyons Endurance Run, True Messages, Wander Project, and his new book. Zander Chase is the Executive Director of the Wander Project. In this episode, Zander follows up with Luis about the Wander Project, relationship with True Messages, and how to apply. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Wander Project: https://www.wanderproject.org Michael Miller Contact Info: True Messages Website: https://www.truemessages.org/blog https://www.coppercanyons.com/ michael@truemessages.org michael@coppercanyons.com Zander Chase Contact Info: https://www.wanderproject.org/ https://wanderproject.substack.com/ IG: @wanderproject18 @zchase11 Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    1h 3m

  2. JAN 26

    Zane Adamo and the Bakersfield Sound

    "There are not too many cities and towns in the world that are known for music, and Bakersfield is one of those towns." Zane Adamo is a musician in the band Soda Crackers, music teacher, and videographer. In this episode, Zane chats with Luis about music, Bakersfield, the history of music coming out of Bakersfield, dealing with nerves playing in front of people, the California spirit, where they perform, outfits, playing at the Born to Run event, being a jogger, being on the road, and Country Western music. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Zane Adamo Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesodacrackers/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/thesodacrackers/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesodacrackers Bands In Town Website: https://www.bandsintown.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 19

    Michael Wardian is Finding His Footing with TEVA

    "I think brands are looking for people to represent all different aspects of running." Michael Wardian is a TEVA sponsored professional athlete. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about where to run in Washington DC, relationship with TEVA, history of TEVA, TEVA's new trail shoes, advise on being a brand ambassador, the DMV Chipotle Burrito League, and running prizes for different segments. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. PARADISE SOAP: https://www.paradiseroadsoapco.com/ TEVA: https://www.teva.com/ Allwedoisrun.com Michael Wardian Contact Info: TEVA: https://www.teva.com/ Strava: strava.app.link/9ISncFzzPZb Instagram: @michaelwardian Bureau Of Adventure: https://www.teva.com/bureau-of-adventure.html Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    59 min

  4. JAN 12

    Cassady Ozimec Comes Clean with Paradise Road Soap Company

    "My vision for the soap is to keep getting it into the hands of people that want it and need it in the local area." Cassady Ozimec is the Co-Owner of the Paradise Road Soap Company. In this episode, Luis chats with Cassady about poison oak, homemade remedies to relieve pain, how Paradise Road Soap Company came to life, how Cassady and his wife took over the company, learning how to be a business owner, all the trails and tribulations they went through, their visions for the future, mug wort, poodle dog brush, poison ivy, how the soap can help in multiple uses, and partnering with races. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Cassady Ozimec Contact Info: Website: https://www.paradiseroadsoapco.com/ Instagram: @paradiseroadsoapco Email: paradiseroadsoap@gmail.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    1h 20m

  5. 12/29/2025

    Jo Giese is Defying All Odds

    "People are referring to me as a medical miracle." Jo Giese is an award-winning journalist, author, and lifelong hiker who knows firsthand the wild ups and downs of adventure. In this episode, Jo chats with Luis about where she loves to hike, her love of waterfalls, her new memoir, You'll Never Walk Alone, her life changing accident, her determination and grit, getting around without an Achilles, finding her path, getting herself whole again, her trip to Bhutan, making the audio recording for her new book, Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Jo Giese Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/giesejo/ Website: https://www.jogiese.com Email: jo@jogiese.com Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    1h 6m

  6. 12/22/2025

    Meghan Hicks & Anna Frost Trek the Trans Bhutan Trail

    "Highest high alpine environments where nothing can live naturally all the way down to lush jungle forest ripe with every type of plant and animal and water flying downhill everywhere." Meghan Hicks is an accomplished ultrarunner and iRunFar.com's Editor-in-Chief. Anna Frost is a professional mountain, trail and ultra runner. In this episode Meghan and Anna chat with Luis about Bhutan, the Snowman Trek, making her way through the Trans Bhutan Trail, the terrain of Bhutan, having a guide, the history of the Trans Bhutan Trail, the unexpected things that happened on the trail, getting sick, and how to see their daily posts documenting the journey. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Meghan Hicks Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/annafrosty FB: https://www.facebook.com/annafrosty/ https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/rinzin-dorji-anna-frost-meghan-hicks-trans-bhutan-trail-2025-11-15 Anna Frost Contact Info: https://www.annafrosty.org iRun Far: https://www.irunfar.com/about-irunfar/meghan-hicks Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    1h 11m

  7. 12/15/2025

    Tierra Redonda Trail Run

    "The beauty of trail running, as massive as some of these distances are, is that they are always so different." James Nalley, John Pipolo, and Nick Allen are trail runners who joined Luis at his Tierra Redonda Trail Run. In this episode, James, John, and Nick chat with Luis about how they got into running, running 100 milers and beyond, finding the value of rest, their experiences at the Tierra Redonda Trail Run, the last Person Standing running format, the course, dealing with weather, advice for running this style of format, winning the race, and run coaching with James. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com James Nalley Contact Info: www.lonewolfendurancecoaching.com IG: @jnalleyultrarunner John Pipolo Contact Info: Johnny672pip@yahoo.com IG: @john_pipolo Nick Allen Contact Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicksallen/ Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    1h 33m

  8. 12/08/2025

    Zander Chase is Turning Passion Into Purpose

    "I came across the Wander Project, which is a non-profit organization that helps runners raise funds, raise awareness for a cause close to them through different endurance events." Zander Chase is a runner, a student at Berkely College studying for his MBA in Climate Solutions, and Executive Director of the Wander Project. In this episode, Zander chats with Luis about trail running, travelling around, how he met Jeff, how he found the Wander Project, fundraising, how the Wander Project works, being a runner with the Wander Project, and how to get involved. Support Road Dog Podcast by:  1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast 2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on. GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20 Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020  Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/ LUNA SANDALS "Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite. They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at lunasandals.com/allwedoisrun. Allwedoisrun.com Zander Chase Contact Info: https://www.wanderproject.org/ https://wanderproject.substack.com/ IG: @wanderproject18 @zchase11 Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: luis@roaddogpodcast.com Luis Instagram Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact: kevin@roaddogpodcast.com yesandvideo.com Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Original RDP Photo: Photography by Kaori Peters kaoriphoto.com Road Dog Podcast Adventure with Luis Escobar www.roaddogpodcast.com

    56 min
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Adventure outside with Luis Escobar, trail running legend, race director, running mentor and photographer, as he converses with athletes and public figures about all things extreme sports. We'll cover everything from sell-out trail races to the most unknown ultra-running adventures around the globe, swing over into the world of rock climbing, and dive into mountain biking, triathlons and more.

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  • Creator
    Luis Escobar and Kevin Lyons
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Luis Escobar 2020
  • Show Website
    Road Dog Podcast

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