The Runcast with John Richards

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We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.

SEP 19

Running Through the Airport Runcast

In this episode, we talked about how the runcast changed one listener's life, John's three rules to running, plus inspirational music from Yves Tumor, Anna Von Hausswolff, Yola, World News, and more. World News - “Don’t Want to Know” Marseille - “Heaven’s At My Door” The Belair Lip Bombs - “Hey You” Packaging - “Running Through the Airport” Pink Breath of Heaven - “Blue is the Morning” Whitelands - “Heat of the Summer” Say Sue Me - “In This Mess” Horsepower - “Excalibur” Anna Von Hausswolff - “Stardust” Deradoorian - “Digital Gravestone Worries and Other Plants - “Changin Me” Living Hour - “Wheel” Deep Sea Diver - “What Do I Know” Clipping - “Keep Pushing” Cari Cari - “Schmetterling” Yves Tumor - “We Don’t Count” KennyHoopla - “Orphan//" Yola - “Amazing” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 11m
SEP 5

The "Run for Your Live on KEXP" Runcast

Holy gosh darn guacamole, it's our second Runcast featuring live sessions from KEXP favs like Of Monsters and Men, Ibibio Sound Machine, IDLES, Melenas and more. Washed Out - “Running Away”Torres - “Collect”Grace Cummings - “Ramona”Mannequin Pussy - “I Got Heaven”Spoon - “Knock Knock Knock”Fontaines DC - “Too Real”Been Stellar - “Passing Judgement”Ride - “Taste”Film School - “Said Your Name”Somesurprises - “Bodymind”Peel Dream Magazine - “Lie in the Gutter”Of Monsters and Men - “Little Talks”Ducks Ltd “- Hollowed Out”Lol Tolhurst & Jacknife Lee - “Los Angels”Ibibio Sound Machine - “Protection From Evil”Melenas - “Bang”Young Fathers - “Nest”Idles - “Danny Nedelko”Soul Asylum - “Runaway Train” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 16m
AUG 22

Sometimes It's The Way We Move Runcast

New favorites from the likes of Ivy, Matt Berninger, Hot Chip, and Indigo De Souza. A true sonic sandwich of songs. Plus, maybe the greatest listener note The Runcast has ever received. Indigo De Souza - “Be Like the Water”Jamie Drake - “Thread and the Spark”Matt Berninger - “No Love”Nightbus - “Ascension”Worthitpurchase - “Something New”Legs - “Wide Open Fires”Sharon Van Etten - “Afterlife”Georgia Knight - “Desire”Gans - “It’s Just Life”Factory Floor - “Tell Me”Hot Chip - “Devotion”Dark Chisme - “Lost in the Night”Dream, Ivory - “All Good”Night Tapes - “Pacifico”Ivy - “Say You Will”Indigo De Souza - “Crying Over Nothing” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 2m
AUG 8

The Running to a Concert Runcast

We have finally put together a runcast featuring some of our favorite all-time moments during Live at KEXP sessions. We've got banger after banger from Black Pumas, Phoebe Bridgers, Broken Social Scene, and many, many more, PLUS 28-straight minutes of DJ Shadow killing it here at KEXP in 2024. Jose Gonzalez - “Heartbeats”Black Pumas - “Colors”Black Belt Eagle Scout - “Don’t Give Up”Phoebe Bridges - “Motion Sickness”Amen Dunes - “Miki Dunes”Broken Social Scene - “7/4 Shoreline”Modern English - “I Melt With You”Middle Kids - “Dramamine”Salt Cathedral - “Terminal Woes” DJ Shadow - Full Performance DJ Shadow - Ubu DJ Shadow - You Played Me DJ Shadow feat Q-Tip & Lateef The Truth Speaker - Enuff DJ Shadow feat Divine Styler - Divine Intervention DJ Shadow feat Ernie Fresh - The Sideshow DJ Shadow feat Barny Fletcher - Two Notes DJ Shadow - The Number Song Zack De La Rocha & DJ Shadow - March Of Death DJ Shadow - If I Died Today DJ Shadow - Long Stem DJ Shadow - A Narrow Escape DJ Shadow - What Does Your Soul Look Like (Peshay Remix) DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk DJ Shadow- Six Days (Remix) DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk (Irn Mnky Swagger Mix) DJ Shadow feat Danny Brown - Horror Show DJ Shadow feat Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak LAST SONGMega Cat “Rat Fight” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 15m
JUL 25

The Nation of Language Sandwich Runcast

A beats-heavy listen featuring a nation of beats in the language of running. We start and end with tracks from the great Nation of Language, hence the sandwich. Plus, amazing songs from Dark Chisme, Flying Mojito Bros, and more. All for your mental health. Nation of Language - “Inept Apollo"Big Freedia - “Take My Hand”Flying Mojito Bros - “Wild Mountain Honey”Gilliagan Moss - “Do It For Yourself”Kerala Dust - “The Orb, TX”Dark Chisme - “Breathe, Break It”Factory Floor - “Between You”Safe Mind - “6’Pole”Leonie Pernet - “Paris-Brazzaville” (Lee-o-nee Per-nay)A/S/L - “Work”Heartworms - “Just To Ask a Dance”Activity - “In Another Way”Now Always Fades - “Close to Greatness”Boy Deluxe - “Feedback”Catching Flies - “Lajo”Feiertag - “Lost Spirit”Sasami - “Slugger”Dummy - “Soonish (Wishy’s Deep Ectasy…)Nation of Language - “I”m Not Ready for the Change” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 16m
JUL 11

Run For Your Life Runcast

DJ Kevin Cole guest hosts this edition of the Runcast with life-affirming songs and words to inspire, motivate, and help you discover great new music while out on your run! Featuring tracks from Yuno, Madame Gandhi, Cumulus, and more. clipping. - "Keep Pushing"Madame Gandhi - "Rise!"Yuno - "Blest"Cumulus - "Dad Song"Deep Sea Diver - "What Do I Know"Anna Erhard - "Botanical Garden"Morn - "Modern Man" James and the Cold Gun - "Riding The Tiger"Murder Club - "4 Eva"Scowl - "Not Hell, Not Heaven"Emi Pop - "Quiero Bailar Rocanrol" M(h)aol - "Pursuit"Midnight Generation - "Don't Wait Up"Miso Extra - "Pop"Merina Gris - "Lilili" quickly, quickly - "Enything"Chatham Rise - "Angus Says" Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 1m
JUN 27

The “It’ll Be Alright, Don’t Give Up on Running For Yourself” Runcast Runtacular

This banger filled episode is here to remind you that it is normal to stop running and stop caring about yourself, but don’t give up, and don’t give in, running, music and your mental health are all worth fighting for.” - John Richards Get motivated for your run with this week’s Runcast, featuring songs from Suzzallo, Wet Leg, The Hives and more. Suzzallo - “River”Rocket - “Take Your Aim”The Hives - “Enough is Enough”Wet Leg - “Catch These Fists”Postcards - “Dust Bunnies”Deep Sea Diver - “Emergency”Chimers - “3am”Fat Dog - “Peace Song”Virgin Orchestra - “Banger”Grandmas House - “Slaughterhouse”Wolfgang Valbrun - “Almighty $”Yawners - “1 de enero”Sunsick Daisy - “It’ll Be Alright”Waves Crashing - “Comatose”Moreish Idols - “Slouch”Adwaith - “Sain”Tunde Adebimpe - “God Knows” Contact us at runcast@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 hr
JUN 13

The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast

Just because you’re not great at something does mean you shouldn’t try it. Whether you’re just starting your running journey, trying to get back into the swing of things, or preparing for a new challenge in any part of your life, getting the courage to step out of your comfort zone is a huge first step. And with the right soundtrack, maybe things can be a little easier. In this episode of The Runcast, John Richards shares songs from Tunde Adebimpe, Matt Berninger, Sparks and more to help you push yourself a little to feel better about life and the road ahead. Soft Loft - “Leave the Light On”Momma - “I Want You (Fever)”Indigo De Souza - “Heartthrob”Dazy - “Pay No Mind (To the Signs)”Deep Sea Diver - “Shovel”Tunde Adebimpe - “Drop”Miki Berenyi Trio - “Big I Am”Cults - “Crybaby”Matt Berninger - “Bonnet of Pins”Preoccupations - “Focus”Sparks - “Do Things My Own Way”Sea Lemon - “Stay”The Weather Station - “Window”Girl and Girl - “Okay”Sharon Van Etten - “Idiot Box” Contact us at runcast@kexp.org. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Too much talking

Mar 22

Phriapatius

Great running mixtape. Listen to John talking about his past and future races, there are some music in between too! We love you John!
Fantastic

05/09/2024

Ant-honey

Really greatly curated. Love that the Runcast is back as it’s own thing. John is great, KEXP is great and you’ll be great as you listen. Edit: PLEASE DONT LET THEM KILL THIS LIKE THEY DID WITH SONG OF THE DAY. In Our Headphones is the biggest swing and miss ever. Fine, but did you have to kill SOD on top of everything?!
John Richards is my spirit animal

10/12/2023

djakob

I listen to the Morning Show on KEXP every single day. Mostly because John is a great DJ, but also because I know that he is an avid runner who, like many, loves music. But unlike many, he is publicly vulnerable, incredibly self-aware, and really honest with his listeners about how he feels most of the time. And that is his superpower – and it’s evident in the thought and care that goes into writing, curating and producing this podcast. I always hear something I love, something new, and something I had forgotten that I loved along the way. Thank you for this podcast!
a highlight of my week

09/21/2023

coatedterror439

I’m pretty sure it actually makes me run faster and definitely puts me in a happy place. Thank you for this podcast!

We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.