🎶 Holiday Cheer & Playlist Goals | What's in your Earbuds

In this festive and reflective episode of What's in Your Earbuds, hosts Aum Gandhi and Joe Hardin wrap up the year with laughter, gratitude, and a look back at how far the podcast has come since its debut in July. As the twelfth and final live episode of the year, this special edition is packed with music recommendations, heartfelt shoutouts, and big goals for 2025! 🎧 The Journey So Far Aum and Joe take us through the evolution of What's in Your Earbuds?, a show that brings joy to endurance athletes by curating music submissions and exploring community playlists. From holiday tracks to everyday anthems, this podcast is all about finding the perfect beat for your runs, rides, and races. The growing Everyday Athlete playlist now boasts 6 hours and 40 minutes of motivational tunes, with contributions from fans, friends, and family. 🌟 Community Contributions The episode celebrates contributors who’ve helped shape the playlist, including names like Adam Turréy, Kenneth Anderlich, Kristina Harriman, and Lori Hauck. Even Joe’s own family—Doug Fingliss, Jason Hardwood, Natalie, his wife, and his son—added their musical favorites. The ultimate goal? A playlist long enough to power a 100-mile race! 🎄 Holiday Favorites To close out the year, the hosts share their favorite holiday tunes. Joe's pick, Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s "Christmas Canon", brings classic joy, while the co-host surprises everyone with unique selections like Christopher Lee’s metal album and the Die Hard soundtrack. Who knew holiday music could be so diverse? 🎙️ Looking Ahead With 26 new episodes planned for 2025, Aum and Joe are just getting started. This podcast has become more than a show—it’s a celebration of the endurance sports community and the music that keeps them moving. Tune in for a blend of inspiration, laughter, and a whole lot of heart. Don’t miss this uplifting episode that will leave you smiling, tapping your feet, and eager to add a few new tracks to your playlist. Let us know your favorite running or cycling songs in the comments! 🔗 Connect with Run Tri Bike Check out more episodes and playlists at Run Tri Bike.