Your favourite podcasts while running

[sofaspud]

I’m in a bit of a rut in terms of podcasts and I’d love some new ideas.

So far, I’ve been listening to:

- No such thing as a fish

- The Rich Roll podcast

- 99% invisible

- Hidden Brain

- Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu

- The Drive with Peter Attia

- Revisionist History

- ologies

But, as I say, I feel like I’m in a rut. What do you listen to while running? Is it running related? What would you recommend?

I use the Playrun.app to load podcasts onto my Garmin. It’s the only way I know how. Any suggestions in this regard?

Happy weekend running!

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

I listened to a good one a week ago , recommended by Speedy60 .It was an interview with Eddie Izzard about his marathon running .

Its about 43 minutes long .

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[sofaspud in reply to Instructor57]

Ooh - thanks for the suggestion! Will check it out.

[GTFC Graduate10]

'Don't Tell Me The Score' on BBC Sounds is brilliant. Although the host moved to another provider, the back catalogue of guests is fantastic. Inspiring and empowering 🙏

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

Thanks GTFC , I'm going to give this a go, sounds interesting.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10 in reply to GTFC]

So many episodes to choose from. Do you have any particular favourites?

[sofaspud in reply to GTFC]

Thanks, GTFC! I have not heard about this one.

[Cmoi Graduate10]

The Naked Podcast: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p063wf....

[sofaspud in reply to Cmoi]

This looks like fun! Do you get podcasts on your Garmin or do you use your phone?

[nowster Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

I have a cheaper watch without audio, so it's phone for me.

[Cmoi Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

My watch doesn't do audio, so I just download podcasts and music onto my phone.

[Ian5K Graduate10]

I love listening to podcasts when I’m out on a walk but I find I can’t pay attention to what’s being said and concentrate on my running; so I go with music.

My favourite for running is Gilles Peterson on BBC Sounds (6Music), but I’m getting into Jamz Supernova who presents the show immediately before Gilles.

Last podcast was Michael Portillo’s “Democracy on Trial” - 3 episodes, very good if you like politics and history! 🙂

[sofaspud in reply to Ian5K]

I used to do music before but can't figure out how to get things from my iTunes to my Garmin!! I only figured out how to get podcasts loaded onto my watch so podcasts it is! I understand, though, about not being able to concentrate. Sometimes I gloss over huge chunks - and if it is technical or scientific, I'll have to rewind several minutes' worth to catch up again

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to sofaspud]

That’s right, even when walking I sometimes rewind or listen again from the beginning!

My basic garmin doesn’t store music or podcasts so I’m still carrying the phone. It will control the audio apparently but only has Apple Music and Spotify as listed options in settings. 🙂

[damienair Administrator]

Adam Buxton has a great podcast in which he interviews people in a non scripted ramble chat very good.

I also listen to a couple of parkrun podcasts sometimes, with me now, and Free Weekly Timed.

Also Running is BS is a good easy going running related podcast.

[sofaspud in reply to damienair]

I have heard one episode where he interviews author Kazuo Ishiguro. I found it hard to follow, though. I might have to give it another go. I don't know running BS - but will check it out.

[over61andstilltrying Graduate10]

I listen to Desert Island Discs from BBC Radio 4. A mixture of talking and music, so I don't need to concentrate too hard and can enjoy the scenery and sights. Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.

[sofaspud in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Yes - I've heard of this but never tried it! Thanks for the reminder!

[nowster Graduate10]

One I regularly add to my playlist is Radio 3's "The Listening Service". It's a very accessible, almost weekly, half hour on an aspect of music (not just classical).

A podcast which was quite moving was "Long Shadow", a retrospective on 9/11 in eight parts.

[sofaspud in reply to nowster]

I am definitely going to check out Long Shadow - It will be good to follow an entire series that builds on the previous episode. Thanks so much!!

[Frizzbomb67 Graduate10]

I like medical / Heath ones like the Doctors Farmacy (with an f) but I also listen to Women’s Hour on BBC iPlayer. There is a new one every day and it relates to current affairs. Graham Norton is a scream 😂😂. I do like to listen to audio books too, especially when they get to the good bit! Audible do a range of series and stand up comedy sets too which are free with a subscription. Hope you find something.

[Joggingonthewildside]

I had great fun listening to Ricky Wilson and Tony Blackburn: Pop Detectives - banter between them trying to solve such as The Wild(er) Case of Ricky's Follower - Gene Wilder - it's just funny banter on different subjects .. there's loads of episodes - I just downloaded them onto my phone.