Obstacle Racing Media Podcast
by Matt B. Davis
Hosted by Matt B. Davis, Obstacle Racing Media is the longest running, most consistent, podcast in OCR. ORM brings weekly episodes with athletes, race directors, industry insiders, and surprise guests. The Obstacle racing community has come to rely on Matt's interviews, insight, and humor as a regular part of their week.
Episodes
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Morgan McKay - First/Last Guest
Yep, we are here. The last guest ever for the ORM podcast. We've got one more episode to go where I will talk for a long time about everything I can think of in terms of what this show has meant for me, done for me, and how I hope it's remembered. Remember, ORM is not leaving, just this show. The...
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World's Toughest Mudder Recap with Giles | Plus Jason and Wil Post WTM Thoughts
Giles Chater from TMHQ talks about key learnings from WTM. Just kidding, key learnings is a term used by wankers. We did talk about what worked, what didn't, and what might change for future UK World's Toughest Mudders. Plus Wil Chung and Jason Rulo and I reflect back on our feelings of this…
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World's Toughest Mudder 2025 - Episode 1
World's Toughest Mudder left the United States for the first time, and we spent the weekend in Grantham, UK at Belvoir Castle. Much to our surprise, we all got sunburned. That lines up nicely with getting frostbite in Atlanta. So there you go. This is the first of two, and possibly three, World's...
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World's Toughest Mudder – Everything You Need To Know 2025
Matt B. Davis, Will Chung, and Jason Rulo have hundreds and hundreds of Tough Mudder, Toughest Mudder, and World's Toughest Mudder miles between them. Newcomers and veterans alike can learn quite a bit in this episode to prepare you for World's Toughest Mudder 2025. Topics include: What makes…
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Christian Brown Johnson - 300 Mile Arizona Monster
CBJ is part of a rare group of runners with multiple 100-mile jackets from World's Toughest Mudder. He recently took on the Arizona Monster 300, so we sat down to dig into how he trained, why he signed up, what really happened at the aid stations, how he made it to the finish, and what's next. We...
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Savage Race Georgia - Spring 2025
Wow, we talked to everyone! About to run out the door so wanted to get this to you asap. Will update names and links later, but everyone gets their name on the microphone. Both male and female podiums as they came in, plus so much more. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You…
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The Book Of OCR - Mike Muday - Midwest OCR
What started as a podcast to learn more about a longtime OCR/ORM supporter turned into a walk down memory lane, where we got a closer look at some great past OCR events through the lens of the Midwest. You can find the entire Book of OCR here. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the…
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Team Colorado Takes Gold At 2025 Dubai Games
Veejay Jones, Ryan Maguire, and Anthony J Eardley won The 2025 Team Dubai Games. Support and Connect: We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated to help you power through your toughest workouts, long meetings, or late-night…
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Faye Stenning Returns
Faye Stenning is back on the show for the first time since the end of 2021! We cover some of her 10 year history of obstacle racing, and hybrid fitness racing. Plus, Faye shares insights into her latest venture—Fit with Faye—a new chapter in her coaching and business journey. Support and Connect:...
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Maggi Thorne
Maggi came on the show to talk about overcoming a rough childhood, coming back from a massive injury, Ninja Warrior ups and downs, and so much more. Support and Connect: Maggi Thorne We are proudly supported today by speedlabs.co Energy Gum and Energy Gummies. Speed Labs products are formulated…
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Unbreakable Pass With Cory and Kev
It's been 2 years since the Unbreakable Spartan NFT Pass went on sale. Let's talk to two people who made the investment. Has it been worth it? What are some of the benefits? Plus we learn what happens at the end of the year Unbreakable Events, and what may happen in the future. Support and…
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Clinton Jackson - The Funniest Man I Know
Clinton Jackson spends most of his Tough Mudder weekends firmly planted near the last obstacle of the day, Electroshock Therapy. You can watch him for 8-10 hours and be in stitches for most of it. He also won't repeat himself the entire day, even though it would be easy to do so. I have gotten to...
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Kevin Thompson
Kevin has had an extremely successful 2024, racing 23 events and achieving an impressive 15 overall wins and 20 podium finishes. He earned a World Championship Team Title and claimed first place at The Midwest OCR. His Spartan Race season was stellar, securing seven first-place finishes out of...
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World's Toughest Mudder 2024 – Part 3
Our final WTM episode of the year has more interviews from The Bruch, including many of the top male and female finishers. You'll hear from: JD Allen, Sean Rombough, Nikki Carmoba, Sarah Tucker, Andrew Robinson, Michael Schjøtt, Peter McNairy, and Jenny Stipp. Support This Channel We are proudly...
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World's Toughest Mudder 2024 - Part 2
Part 2 begins at The World's Toughest Brunch on Monday morning. We sit down with Kate Wray from Spartan/TM | Joshua Fiore | Will Chung and Gary B. | Grant Thompson | Jules Estes | MIchelle Carney. This is part 2 of 3. One more hour plus of fun left from The Brunch in the next episode. We are...
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World's Toughest Mudder 2024 - Part 1
It's our 12th year at World's Toughest Mudder! First Matt gives some of his first thoughts after returning home from Central Florida. Then, the interviews begin. We spoke with several athletes throughout Saturday morning and continued our conversations well into the night. This is part 1 of 3…
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Melissa Linden
Melissa joins the show to share her past experiences at World's Toughest Mudder, her love for tackling diverse athletic challenges, and her outlook for this year's event. But first, we dive into her mission to listen to every ORM episode all the way back to 2012. Follow The Guest: Melissa Linden...
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2024 World's Toughest Mudder Preview Episode
Race Director, Evert Sers, gives us some of what we can expect at this year's World's Toughest Mudder. We talk about prize money, start times, what's different from past years, and even obstacles (sort of). Then Jason Rulo and Matt sit down to go over how you can prepare for this year's World's...
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House of Dunkin and Egg
Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible. Support Us On Patreon…
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Spartan Hvar Croatia Sprint and 100 M World Champs
Ninjas from the 100 Meter Course. Elite athletes from the Sprint course. Old friends, new friends, this episode has it all at the first ever Spartan Hvar Croatia Championships! Follow The Guests: Glenn Albright, Addy Herman, Stijn Lagrand, Frank Oosterom, Jesse De Heer, Richard Hynek, Lisa…
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Mike Taylor/Spartan Croatia Preview
Spartan Spades founder Mike Taylor joins us to share the inspiration behind creating the group and the success he's achieved with it over the past few years. Then, Thomas Blanc gives us a preview of what racers can expect at the upcoming inaugural Spartan Sprint and 100M World Championship next...
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Book Of OCR - Savage Race
On the way to Savage Race Fall Georgia 2024, Matt decides to write the latest chapter by gathering stories about asking participants and staff their first experiences and favorite memories from Savage Race. You will hear from : Rachel Watters, Jamie Horianopoulos, Shawn Roberts, Kevin Thompson,...
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Spartan Changes - With Senior Product Marketing Manager Gary B (and STFK)
Spartan's Senior Product Marketing Manager, Gary Belanger comes back on the show. This time, he's here to explain the 2025 Season changes to Matt and Scott The Fayne Knowles from I Am A Spartan Podcast. We go over what will change for elite and age groups, why they are dumping pace groups, who we...
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World Obstacle World Champs with John Howard III. Plus Wil Chung on WTM 2025.
Checking in from Costa Rica, John Howard talks about his weekend at the World Obstacle Racing Championships. It's his first time on the show, so we also talk his racing career to date and his future plans with OCR and Hybrid. Then an old friend of the show, Wil Chung, stops by to talk about the...
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Spartan Season Passes Plus More with Scott The Fayne
Scott talks about Spartan racing, Spartan season passes, and elite prize money. Plus we talk Fargo, Acolyte, Wolverine and Deadpool, House Of The Dragon, and Mayor Kingstown. Follow I Am A Spartan Podcast Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can listen to the podcast here or...
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Barbed Wire and Bastards – Super Size
Matt rewatched Season 1 and was thrilled! However, he still has many questions that puzzle him. Since he hasn't read the books, he brought on Bryan of House Darling, who has has read most of some of the books to try to learn more. They also play overrated/underrated, draft their HOTD small...
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Kara Vandooijeweert
Kara started several seconds after the fastest women in the Tri State Spartan race last Saturday, yet she finished with the 3rd fastest time. We got on the line with her to find out what was behind this race strategy and found out so much more. Come along for one of the more interesting folks…
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The Book Of OCR - OCRWC By Adventurey
Adrian Bijanada and Matt B. Davis go all the way back to Oregonian Ohio to discuss the first year of The OCR World Championships. They go on to cover many highs and lows of the last decade of events which took place in multiple locations across 3 countries. They laughed, they cried, they...
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Even More Bastards and Barbed Wire
Bryan returns for the Season 2 Finale of House of the Dragon. The show concluded last night, and we nearly stayed up late to record. However, Matt can't stay up much past the hour of The Eel. Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite...
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Julie Best
Julie competed in the Spartan Beast in Utah, securing a 4th place finish, which propelled her to 2nd place in the National Series standings for the year. She had planned to travel to Indiana for the DEKA ULTRA, but the flight delays caused by CrowdStrike prevented her from doing so. Instead…
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Some More Bastards And Barbed Wire - HOTD Season 2. Episode 7
Bryan Darling comes back for our 2 and 1/2th episode about House Of The Dragon/Game of Thrones Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite...
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Stijn Lagrand European Triple Champion + More House Of D
Stijn Lagrand is on a hot streak lately. He and his team won $40,000 in the Alula 8 hour race back in February. He then took first at the Spartan Beast in Zandvoort, and most recently took home the short course and the long course wins at the OCR Euro Champs in Hungary. We'll chat about those...
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Barbed Wire & Bastards : A Podcast Of Ice, Fire, and Mud
Bryan Darling loves obstacle racing. He also loves the works of George R.R. Martin. So, when his favorite OCR podcaster asked for help, he came running. Enjoy this episode about Matt's current favorite show, with some obstacle racing analogies thrown in wherever possible. Support Us On Patreon…
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Leon Kofoed and Chrish Newell
Leon is back to discuss the latest updates and the OCR European Championships. Joining us for the first time is Chrish, an accomplished OCR athlete, Ninja competitor, and former women's professional football player. Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can listen to the...
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The Book Of OCR - Final Chapter?
Why are we still here?? Mike Stefano from Obstacle Running Adventures and Matt B. Davis discuss the many ups and downs they've witnessed (and endured) in ten plus years of OCR. Has it all been worth it? Will they continue to go on? Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. You can...
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Frontline OCR/Rocky Mountain Games
The Frontline OCR was this past weekend in Byron, Illinois and we were there. We talked with the founder Ed Leon, and several participants. Matt B. Davis also talks about his personal experience during and after the race. We also have a hybrid event bonus for those of you hybrid curious - A look...
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2024 OCR Euro Champs Preview
Enjoy today's episode with the following guests: Francesca Dambruoso, Vice President of FIOCR (Italian OCR Federation) and Race Director for the OCREC24 100 meters race. Mauro Leoni, President of FIOCR and Event Director for OCREC24. Stefano Zappa, Board Member of FIOCR, President of ESOF, and...
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Endeavor Challenge | USAOCR Championship
Let's learn about the grueling and exhilarating world of the Endeavor Team Challenge with race director, Denis Dumas. Scheduled for August 24th and 25th, this unique 30+ hour competition covers over 40 miles of California's scenic Bear Valley, pushing competitors through diverse challenges like…
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VJ and Mudgear Partnership/Phillipe from BOCRA
First up we talk to Matt from VJ along with Alex from Mudgear to talk all about the all new SpeedRuck. Then, we dive into an exclusive interview with Phillipe Levy from the Belgian Obstacle Racing Federation (BOCRA), as he candidly shares his experiences. Despite promises of support in resources...
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Some Real Ones From Georgia Spartan
First from Spartan Georgia it's RJ Lora, Antonius, Melissa Nuñez and Taryn Terrell, Follow this week's guests: See above links. Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic...
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Giles Chater - 2024 World's Toughest Team Money + Other Changes
Giles Chater, COO of Spartan/Tough Mudder comes on to talk about the return of team money to World's Toughest Mudder, plus a true relay style and other changes. Follow this week's guests: Giles Chater Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes. All other Obstacle Racing Media Links....
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MVP - March 21, 2024
Veejay is back to talk about his Alula performance, GOV Games, an update on Spartan payments, potential OCR retirement, and more. Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic...
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2024 Georgia Spartan Race
We sat down at or near the ORM tent this past Sunday in Conyers, Georgia for the annual Spartan Race weekend. Listen and enjoy: Scott The Fayne, Lee Ann, Cassidy Nichols Cassandra Gill, Sarah Tucker, Brad Heilwagen, Michael, Wendy and Addie Green, Shell. Follow this week's guests: (links above)....
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Phil Keoghan - Amazing Race and Tough As Nails
Phil joins us to explore his journey through 36 seasons (and counting) of The Amazing Race, the dramatic shifts in television viewing habits over two decades, and being left off from "Paramountain". He also let us know what he's doing while contestants tackle challenges. Last, we'll dive into his...
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Kris Rugloski, Mark Batres, Natalie Miano, and Nicole Mericle
Mark Batres, Nicole Mericle, and Kris Rugloski journeyed to the Saudi Arabian desert aiming to secure the top prize of $80,000. Although victory eluded them, they collectively earned $50,000 as Nicole finished 2nd, Mark finished 3rd, and Kris finished 7th. Tune in as we conclude our coverage of…
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OCR Weeklyish News aka Back from AlUla with IanK
Ian K is back to discuss news from the last week in OCR including Matt's lack of luggage in AlUla, Ian did a DEKA STRONG, Rugged Maniac closing its doors, and more. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake...
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Alula Infinity - Interviews Part 1
It finally happened. All the hype is over and the event is on. Listen as athletes settle in for Friday dinner, then we hear from tons of athletes from the finish line of this epic race. Full race results here - https://www.obstacleracingmedia.com/featured/alula-tough-mudder-infinity-results/...
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OCR Weeklyish News
Ian joins the show to talk Spartan firings, HYROX rowers, Superbowl commercials, and so much more. Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast! Also Rugged Maniac - The ultimate and muddiest…
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Tough Mudder AlUla Prediction Show
Veejay Jones and Natalie Miano join forces with host Matt B. Davis to share their insights on the upcoming $480,000 Tough Mudder Infinity event set for the 24th. As part of a four-person team, Veejay will be in the thick of the competition in AlUla, with Natalie on the sidelines cheering for her...
About this show
Hosted by Matt B. Davis, Obstacle Racing Media is the longest running, most consistent, podcast in OCR. ORM brings weekly episodes with athletes, race directors, industry insiders, and surprise guests. The Obstacle racing community has come to rely on Matt's interviews, insight, and humor as a regular part of their week.
Hosted by
Matt B. Davis