The Next Aid Station

Jake Kilgore

Join us while we dive into the wild world of ultrarunning! Jake and Mick go over important ultramarathon happening each week while giving their predictions on what they think will go down.

  1. 14 GIỜ TRƯỚC

    Inside Mediocre Amateur: Danny Bryson on YouTube, Ultras & Big Mountains

    Jake, Mick, and special guest Danny Bryson (Mediocre Amateur) dive into ultrarunning chaos in this episode, mixing race recaps with wild tangents and big debates. They break down Jesse Rich’s breakout Run Rabbit Run win 🏔️, Danny’s hilarious stories of Survivor auditions, Shark Tank near-misses, and even prison, plus the origins of Mediocre Amateur and his terrifying climb of the Matterhorn. The crew discusses the National Park crackdown on FKTs and illegal filming rules, why Kilimanjaro and the Seven Summits might be overrated, and the insanity of the TOR des Géants: 200 miles and 80k of vert with no sleep. They also touch on Kilian Jornet’s ambitious new FKT project, the absurd Guinness LEGO run 😂, and dive deep into Joyline’s doping scandal and the PED debate in ultras 🚨, before wrapping with an I’m Tough 100 preview and listener Q&A.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: signing up for Wasatch 100 with zero trail shoes 😅00:20 – Welcome back! Danny Bryson joins the pod 🎙️02:00 – Survivor auditions, Shark Tank near-miss & prison stories06:30 – “Mr. Almost”: the royalty of near misses09:30 – Jesse Rich’s breakout win at Run Rabbit Run 🏔️11:00 – The mystery of the “six-seven” chant12:30 – Brutal training runs with future champions14:00 – Jesse Rich: coach, nutritionist & DC Peaks finish line guest16:30 – Mediocre Amateur origins: from failed TV show to YouTube success19:30 – Climbing Matterhorn & terrifying GoPro footage 🧗‍♂️22:30 – National Park rules, illegal FKTs & filming crackdowns26:00 – Kilimanjaro letdowns & why Seven Summits isn’t worth it30:00 – Life behind Mediocre Amateur: ranch work, plumbing & YouTube grind33:00 – Tour du Mont Blanc fastpack disaster (locked huts, 50-mile day)34:00 – Wild news tangent: Utah political protester & “pants down” arrests 😳39:00 – Oracle’s Larry Ellison makes $100B in a single day 💰41:00 – Would you go to Mars if Elon made it possible? 🚀47:00 – Joyline’s doping scandal & Salomon fallout 🚨52:00 – Should ultras allow doping? The “Dope Olympics” debate57:00 – TOR des Géants recap: 200 miles, 80k vert, no sleep01:03:00 – Nepali runner does 435 miles, then TOR a week later 🤯01:05:00 – Mileage vs vert: what really breaks runners?01:09:00 – Kilian Jornet’s insane new FKT project01:13:00 – Guinness World Record: barefoot 100m over LEGOs 😂01:15:00 – YouTube craft: music choices, editing & standing out01:17:30 – I’m Tough 100 recap & listener question shoutout01:21:00 – AI audiobook hack: turning podcast audio into narration 🎧01:27:00 – Race preview: Carl Meltzer, Trevor Fuchs & I’m Tough lineup01:30:00 – Long unsupported stretches & survival tips for McCall, Idaho01:34:00 – Wrapping up with laughs, comments & shoutouts ❤️

    1 giờ 46 phút
  2. 10 THG 9

    Joyline's Doping Scandal, Powerball Dreams, and the $20B Trail Running Industry

    🔥 Doping scandals, $800M lottery dreams, and trail running chaos. This week’s episode of The Next Aid Station is as wild as it gets.Jake and Mick break down the Wasatch 100 and its biggest performances 🏔️ before diving into Joyline’s doping scandal and Salomon’s response 🚨, plus a wider conversation on Lance Armstrong, Nike, and the doping debate in endurance sports. We also break down McAleenan Sunseri’s illegal FKT case and the Department of Justice’s surprising involvement 🏛️, then look ahead with a Run Rabbit Run 2025 preview featuring Arlen Glick, Matt Daniels, Riley Brady, and more. The crew debates trail running prize money, UTMB vs. U.S. races, and whether iconic courses should be reversed, while also laughing through the latest Guinness World Record chaos — a 100m dash barefoot over LEGOs 😂. To wrap it up, we share listener shoutouts, discuss Candace Burt’s business model, and swap stories about Mediocre Amateur. 👉 If you love trail running, ultras, or just hilarious tangents, this is the pod for you.00:00 – Opening hot take: storms at UTMB vs Kaysville00:22 – Welcome back + Wasatch 100 pacing recap 🏔️05:00 – The King of Wasatch: Hosie Cruz’s 5th podium06:00 – Isabella shocks the field in her 100-mile debut07:30 – Why the new Wasatch course is tougher than ever09:00 – Historic times, trail changes & the “chin scraper” debate11:30 – Lead pack drama: drops, surges & surprise moves12:50 – Women’s race recap + sub-24 milestone 💪15:00 – Wild pacing stories & racing with legends16:15 – WNBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard’s $28M no-show deal 🏀20:00 – NBA salary cap loopholes & load management21:40 – Joel Embiid + Zion talk → are stars “bums”?23:20 – Powerball chaos: scam ticket sales & lottery dreams 💰27:00 – What would you buy first with $800M? (pirate trails, jets & cribs)30:00 – $100 steaks, potatoes & billionaire splurges32:00 – Would you blow your winnings or stay frugal?35:00 – Trail running = $20B global industry 🌍37:00 – Road running vs trail running economics38:00 – Announcing: The Running Event in San Antonio 🎤39:00 – The “Diversity Run” controversy & hot takes 🏃‍♂️45:00 – Guinness World Record: barefoot 100m over LEGOs 😂53:00 – Could Mick break it? New Guinness record ideas56:20 – Breaking news: Joyline doping scandal & Salomon fallout 🚨01:05:00 – Lance Armstrong, Nike & doping in endurance sports01:10:00 – Should doping just be legal in ultras?01:17:00 – McAleenan Sunseri’s illegal FKT & DOJ prosecution 🏛️01:23:00 – DOJ overreach, government waste & frustration01:26:00 – KSL news rants & media distrust 📺01:31:00 – Run Rabbit Run preview: men’s field analysis 🏃‍♂️01:45:00 – Women’s preview: Riley Brady, Ashley Paulson & more01:46:00 – Prize money in ultras: will it ever matter?01:54:00 – Should Wasatch or DC Peaks run in reverse? 🔄01:56:00 – Listener comments: Aussies, Kiwis & rude Americans02:00:00 – Moab 240 business model controversy 💸02:04:00 – Candace Burt email response & “closing the loop”02:13:00 – Mediocre Amateur shoutout + Matterhorn climb02:14:00 – Wrap-up: headed to Vegas (Magic Mick style) 🎰📺 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly trail running chaos👥 Share this with your running crew!

    2 giờ 14 phút
  3. 3 THG 9

    Christian Allen on Nike ACG, UTMB Chaos & What’s Next

    In this episode, we dive into Christian Allen’s viral Nike photoshoot and ACG trail sponsorship, his training blocks in Chamonix that included over 100 miles and 23,000 feet of vert, and a breakdown of Cam Hanes’ Broken film and the Cocadona 250. We recap the action from UTMB and OCC, including Jim Walmsley’s frustrations with aid stations, Adam Peterman’s inspiring comeback, and Courtney Dauwalter’s struggles, before shifting to the global stage with the rise of Kenyan and Chinese ultrarunners and what it means for the future of the sport. We also look ahead with a Western States 2025 preview featuring Francesco Puppi, Hayden Hawks, Caleb, and Jim, plus a Wasatch 100 preview and the drama around Zach Garner’s volunteer hours controversy. The episode closes on a lighter note with the funniest listener shoutouts, stories of ping pong battles with Chinese executives, and even a wild Lamborghini dinner invite.Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: mullets, wigs & Christian’s legendary hair00:24 – Welcome back + intros with Christian Allen02:00 – Nike sponsorship story & viral photoshoot 📸05:30 – Nike Trail merges with ACG: what it means for athletes06:45 – Training in Chamonix: 100 miles, 23,000 ft vert 🏔️08:15 – Wasatch 100 course signs & trail marking chaos12:00 – Cam Hanes’ Broken film & Coca-Dona 250 talk 🎥13:35 – Three-day fasting + hallucinations while racing?!14:30 – Christian’s USA gear giveaway + visor comeback 🧢16:20 – Social media & sponsorship pressures for runners18:00 – Nike’s ACG strategy explained: future of trail gear22:00 – Gear talk: radical airflow shirt & prototypes 👕25:00 – Sydney Marathon recap & Kipchoge running 2:08 at age 4028:00 – Christian’s marathon goals: CIM, Boston & chasing 2:0729:35 – Connor Mance’s American record & shoe tech debates34:00 – BYU, Weber State & coaching legends 🏃‍♂️43:10 – UTMB/CCC review: Christian’s racing + nausea struggles46:00 – Fueling failures, nausea & the Zofran experiment47:55 – Jim Walmsley’s critical UTMB interview 🎤50:00 – Aid station chaos at OCC & live race drama53:15 – Adam Peterman’s comeback + rising stars54:30 – Canadian Sam Hendry’s breakout performance 🇨🇦56:00 – Christian’s plans for sub-4 50K & Golden Trail Finals57:15 – UTMB lottery, stones system & booking the chalet 🏔️01:00:00 – UTMB dream crew planning (and French language struggles)01:01:30 – Western States preview: Francesco Puppi, Hayden Hawks & Drew Holmen01:05:00 – Caleb, Jim & Americans lining up for Western 202501:07:15 – Women’s UTMB: epic finish + tactical battles01:09:00 – Kenyan & Chinese runners storming the scene 🌍01:15:00 – French miss the podium + global shift in ultrarunning01:16:00 – Courtney Dauwalter’s struggles: injury or weather?01:20:00 – Debate: Triple Crown vs winning UTMB multiple times01:25:00 – VK races, Mount Marathon & hardest 5K in the world01:28:00 – Top storylines from UTMB week (panel’s podium picks)01:33:00 – Nike vs Nation: sponsorship vs country pride 🇺🇸👟01:46:00 – Doping, money & the future of the sport 💰01:47:00 – Wasatch 100 preview + Zach Garner volunteer hours drama01:52:00 – Top men’s & women’s contenders for Wasatch02:04:00 – Listener shoutouts & Strava comments ❤️02:08:00 – Chinese business meeting → ping pong & Lamborghini invite 🏓🚗02:09:50 – Wrap-up & thanks to Christian Allen This episode mixes trail running analysis, athlete insights, and pure podcast chaos.👉 Don’t miss weekly episodes — hit SUBSCRIBE on YouTube🎧 Listen on Spotify 👥 Share this with your trail crew!

    2 giờ 10 phút
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    Hayden Hawks, Courtney Dauwalter, & UTMB 2025 Predictions

    🔥 The ultimate UTMB 2025 preview + trail running chaos! 🔥In this jam-packed episode of The Next Aid Station, Jake and Mick break down their bold UTMB 2025 predictions, asking whether Hayden Hawks or any American can finally topple the French. They share their Fantasy Free Trail top-10 picks for both the men’s and women’s races, unpack the wild story of the $3.7M Miami Heat jersey theft, and pitch a high-stakes runner vs. mountain biker 50-mile showdown. The conversation also dives into Joe Korsmo’s Broken at 300 documentary, with reflections on why DNFs matter, and explores Tom Evans’ perspective on fatherhood vs. athletic greatness. Beyond the racing world, they debate whether shorter trail races could one day surpass 100-milers in popularity, before closing with listener shoutouts, hilarious fan messages, and a look ahead to exciting upcoming guests. Timestamps:00:00 – Will the French sweep the UTMB podium? 🇫🇷00:24 – Welcome back to The Next Aid Station 🎙️01:12 – UTMB vs Western States: which is bigger?03:20 – The time zone problem for American fans ⏰04:05 – Fantasy Free Trail picks revealed05:46 – Inside jokes & the “six-seven” chant 😂07:07 – Miami Heat security guard scandal: $3.7M jersey theft 🏀09:26 – LeBron’s stolen Finals jersey sold for $100K12:30 – Prison time for a cop turned thief 🚔14:12 – Most valuable jerseys in sports history15:29 – Listener DM: “You guys are God’s silliest gooses” 🪿18:00 – Convincing your spouse to let you race (the eternal struggle)20:39 – Hobby wars: golf guy vs ultra guy vs cyclist guy23:12 – Jake challenged to finally run DC Peaks 50 🏔️24:03 – Runner vs mountain biker showdown idea 🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️29:09 – Stakes: a Bear 100 entry on the line 🐻30:36 – Plans to livestream the man vs bike race33:57 – Joe Korsmo’s Broken at 300 documentary review 🎥35:27 – Why sharing DNFs matters in ultrarunning38:00 – Tom Evans: “I’d rather be the best dad than the best athlete” 👨‍👧40:02 – Can you be both a world-class runner and a great parent?45:22 – Will anything ever challenge UTMB’s dominance?48:21 – Could shorter trail races surpass ultras in popularity?50:57 – UTMB’s tradition vs the Super Bowl model 🏟️56:01 – Plans for The Next Aid Station to go global 🌍58:09 – UTMB women’s top-10 picks (Courtney, Katie, Abby & more)01:07:08 – Men’s picks: Americans vs French showdown01:20:00 – Can Hayden Hawks deliver America a UTMB win? 🇺🇸01:28:05 – French dominance and the “all-French podium” nightmare01:39:00 – Ping pong showdown with a Chinese businessman 🏓01:44:23 – Hardrock’s lottery system explained01:47:04 – Odds of a French-free podium at UTMB01:52:09 – Trail running in Japan? Mount Fuji dreams 🇯🇵01:52:29 – Listener comments & community shoutouts ❤️01:56:16 – Mediocre Amateur guest announcement01:59:51 – Final fan messages + hilarious age banter02:00:48 – Next week: Christian Allen live in the studio 🎉👉 If you love trail running, ultras, or just good storytelling, this is the episode for you.

    2 giờ 2 phút
  5. 20 THG 8

    From Grasshopper Protein Bars to UTMB Predictions 🦗🏔️ with Zach Frisch

    🔥 Trail running gets wild in this episode of The Next Aid Station! 🔥From White Pine 50 race stories to the UTMB preview and even a Krispy Kreme–fueled 50 miler, Jake, Mick, and special guest Zach (@trailswithzach) deliver a mix of comedy, controversy, and real talk about ultrarunning.Timestamps:00:00 – Race drama recap & “offended race directors”00:45 – Welcome back to The Next Aid Station + introducing Zach (@trailswithzach)01:15 – White Pine 50 finish line showdown (with a 72-year-old legend)02:40 – Mick “wins” the women’s 60–69 division 😂03:30 – Why “67” is cooler than “69” for Gen Z05:20 – Kings Peak in 6 hours & viral YouTube video06:30 – FaceTiming from the summit & trail “tandem dump” bonding 🤝07:55 – Zach’s first ultra (DC Peaks 50) & sub-9hr goals09:20 – Rice Krispies + applesauce fueling strategy at Bear 10011:00 – White Pine 50 recap: Sarah Humble wins overall!13:00 – “Guy on the Left” turns into a race celebrity14:20 – Course marking challenges & cows eating flags 🐄15:45 – Confessions: cutting the course & whistleblower jokes18:00 – Trekking pole fail: ditching them before the big climb20:30 – Vermont Long Trail FKT: 272 miles in 3.5 days22:00 – Timpanogos FKT debate (Zach vs. Carl Meltzer)24:00 – Christian Allen’s Nike pic & running gossip25:45 – Viral moment: college runner’s “wardrobe malfunction” 😳28:00 – More Long Trail suffering & mental breakdowns30:00 – Zach’s video style & recognition on the trails31:00 – New format: “Chef Zach” + grasshopper protein bars 🦗34:00 – Working with Chela & YouTube growth strategy36:00 – Censorship in China: losing 30M subscribers overnight38:30 – Heading to Canada with Mediocre Amateur40:30 – Running 50 miles on Krispy Kreme donuts 🍩43:30 – Chela insoles & Anthony Costales comeback45:00 – Leadville recap: David Roche’s course record49:00 – Why ultras need better livestreaming (and why Leadville missed out)52:30 – Destination Trails controversy & being “shunned”58:00 – Free speech, blocking, & race politics in ultrarunning01:03:30 – Reflecting on Tahoe 200 & race director conflicts01:05:30 – Camille Herron’s hilarious basketball videos01:07:15 – UTMB preview: American contenders vs Europeans01:10:30 – Francesco Puppi, Eli Hemming & podium picks01:16:00 – Jim Walmsley’s emotional UTMB breakthrough ❤️01:17:30 – Dreaming of racing UTMB someday01:20:00 – Future of ultra livestreaming: heart rate, glucose, wearables01:25:00 – Strava dark mode & hiding workouts01:27:00 – Funniest listener comments & fan moments01:32:00 – Wrapping up with laughs & gratitudeThis episode is packed with laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and big-picture insights into the sport we love.👉 If you’re into trail running, ultras, or just good banter, hit SUBSCRIBE for more!

    1 giờ 34 phút
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Join us while we dive into the wild world of ultrarunning! Jake and Mick go over important ultramarathon happening each week while giving their predictions on what they think will go down.

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