Raven

4.8 (103)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Robert Kraft, better known as Raven, has run on the oceanfront sands of Miami’s South Beach every day since January 1, 1975. Many have marveled at this feat over the years and all have the same question… Why?

EPISODE 1

The Boy | Chapter 1

It's no secret that the legend of South Beach - Robert Kraft, better known as Raven, runs everyday. This is the story of why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
EPISODE 2

Pen To Page | Chapter 2

Raven discovers his true passion for songwriting that takes his life in a new direction. Is there more to his life than just running? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 min
EPISODE 3

Black To Nashville | Chapter 3

The journey as a songwriter is no easy feat. Raven navigates through the ups and downs of making it big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38 min
EPISODE 4

Raven's Fall To Soar | Chapter 4

Every legend can name a low point in their life. This moment changed everything for Raven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

38 min
EPISODE 5

January 1, 1975 | Chapter 5

The beginning of a world-renowned phenomenon. The start of the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41 min
EPISODE 6

Changing Tides | Chapter 6

While everything changes around him, Raven remains steadfast on his running streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
EPISODE 7

Streak | Chapter 7

Raven starts to gain recognition as a legendary streak runner as crowds of people follow his lead, however time and age start to catch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44 min
EPISODE 8

The Road Is Long | Chapter 8

Fast forward to present day, the runners reflect on Raven’s legacy and Raven wonders about the future of his musical legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

58 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Trailer: Raven

Robert Kraft, better known as Raven, has run on the oceanfront sands of Miami’s South Beach every day since January 1, 1975. Many have marveled at this feat over the years and all have the same question… Why? COMING THIS SUMMER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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TRAILER

Trailer: Raven

Robert Kraft, better known as Raven, has run on the oceanfront sands of Miami’s South Beach every day since January 1, 1975. Many have marveled at this feat over the years and all have the same question… Why? COMING THIS SUMMER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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103 Ratings

Raven

03/06/2022

leslierbt

Raven is a masterfully filmed, moving story of a man that has raised up our notion of human capacity and possibilities. Truly an exceptional podcast. Each episode brings another impressive piece of this man’s life journey. A must see.
Great story, cooly guy….

10/10/2022

no nick name 2

But WAY too many ads, ruins it.
Raven

12/01/2021

kathiemusic

An amazing story, well told in this wonderful podcast series! Thank you for sharing Raven’s incredible story with us all!!
go run with raven!

11/09/2021

454664583547

If you ever have the opportunity to run with raven do it! His story is incredible and truly shows how something unfortunate can be turned into a beautiful movement!!!

Robert Kraft, better known as Raven, has run on the oceanfront sands of Miami’s South Beach every day since January 1, 1975. Many have marveled at this feat over the years and all have the same question… Why?