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The Two Gomers Podcast
by Anthony Georgeson and Steven Grahmann
A podcast about two regular guys in their 40s chasing healthy aging and inviting a nation along for the ride
Episodes
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Midlife Milestones – Listener Edition
We asked: What is a Midlife Milestone that YOU have gone through or are going through? And you answered: Launching kids! Aging parents! Pills-based Conversations! Perimenopause! “Figuring out how to do it again!” And…”Where do I fit?” It’s all here, and it all made for deep, fun, RAW…
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State of the Podcast 2026
Mr Speaker…The Two Gomers! Updates. Changes. Pivots. And a BIG announcement about our next season. You’re not going to want to miss this one, GomerNation! And just when we think we’re wrapping things up, we talk about Spider-Man for 25 minutes. When’s the last time you hear THAT happen in a State...
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2026 Summer Series: Midlife Milestones – Two Gomers (Will) Get Colonoscopies
Our Summer Series concludes with some Virtual Run congratulations and Marching Band chat, and then we head over to this month’s (slightly pivoted) Midlife Milestone: Our looming colonoscopies! The guys discuss the differences in receiving medical attention when you live in a small vs a large…
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2026 Summer Series: Midlife Milestones – Steven Gets Surgeries
Our Summer Series continues with some Fridge Cigarette updates and a house paint analogy before we head on over to this month’s Midlife Milestone: The multiple surgeries on Steven’s ever-aging that have him considering his life moving forward. The guys discuss the benefits of seeing into the…
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2026 Summer Series: Midlife Milestones – Anthony Gets Glasses
It’s Virtual Race Weekend, and here’s a special treat for those of you who are getting out there (and everyone else too): The first episode of our Midlife Milestones Summer Series! This summer we’ll tell three stories of embracing our aging bodies, and how those experiences have reshaped how they...
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Gomer Announcement: Memorial Day Virtual Race and Two Gomers Summer Series Coming Soon!
Our hiatus has been good and refreshing, but we are jonesing to get back in your ears this summer! Here’s what’s coming over the next several months:: The 7th Annual Memorial Day Two Gomers “Hey How’s It Going?” Virtual 5k and 10k, Friday May 22-May 25! Register for free here…
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Remembering Jeff Galloway, Block Deflector
We were so sad to hear about the passing of America’s Coach Jeff Galloway this past Wednesday at the age of 80. Jeff was so important to our own running journeys, as his Run-Walk-Run method has gotten us out on the streets and trails and over finish lines again and again. We will miss Jeff so…
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The Season 13 Finale
And it’s another season of the Two Gomers Podcast in the books! In this, the final episode, the guys talk about what happened after the race, some thoughts on the season at large, and a couple announcements about what’s next. And as always, a ton of fun stuff along the way! Thanks for joining us...
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GomeRewind: The Season 1 Finale
Well, it all came down to this: in our final GomeRewind, we revisit the episode that ended it all! Until we started again in Season 2, of course. It’s been so fun to look back as we’ve moved forward this season, GomerNation – thanks for coming along with us on the run! Our present-day Season 13...
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The Season 13 Race in Review
Weeeeeeee did it! And we mean WE! Like, the Two Gomers! Did it! After 17 years, we got back out and ran the Arizona Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon together. In this, our Race in Review ep, we talk about the lead up to the race and the race itself. What was different than Season 1? What was the same?...
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GomeRewind: Season 1 Race in Review
Weeeee did it (for the first time)! And there’s so much fun in this, our very first Race in Review. Here’s what to look forward to: Star Trek is crappy-looking up close Bockhop didn’t know we were going out of the country Mid-ep reveal that this recording is actually take two We get recognized at...
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The Half Marathon Race in Preview
It’s finally here. Or did it come fast? We can’t tell, but what we can do is talk through our upcoming (in two days!) Half Marathon in this Race in Preview episode! We take a note from our Season 1 selves and discuss the lead-up to the race, the race itself, and post-race plans. How are we…
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GomeRewind: One Day to the Race
As our present selves gear up for this weekend’s race, our 2009 selves drop into your feed for a lot of fun the day before THEIR race. Here’s what you’ll hear: Creepy Third Gomer turns out to be Steven’s brother Alex Culver’s vs In N Out Steven’s Dad is almost proud of him Anthony’s big…
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2026 OneWord Special Part 2: Steven
Happy New Year again! It’s the second of our two OneWord eps released at the exact same time! It’s Steven’s turn. We get right into it and we hear how Steven’s 2025 word shaped his early year, and needed a boost in the later days – and how that boost defined his 2026 OneWord. Then we have a...
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2026 OneWord Special Part 1: Anthony
Happy New Year! Our gift to you: two OneWord eps released at the exact same time! Up first: Anthony. After a Week in Review where we catch one another up on various ups and downs in our training as we approach the Half Marathon (in one week!), Anthony gives a report on how his word(s) went last...
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GomeRewind: One Week to the Race
The 2025 Gomers are traveling this week, so you get another GomeRewind while you wait for our OneWords ep next week. Here’s what you’ll hear in Season 1, Episode 18 from January 2009: A false start A Zemekis/Sylvestri marathon Anthony takes an ice bath and it makes him sick Steven starts his…
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GomeRewind: Gomers on Tape and Getting Nervous
It’s two in one today! Here’s what you’ll hear from Episode 16 and 17 from Season 1: The guys are together and recording live! Anthony runs in the snow for the first time Steven runs in Chad’s basement facing the wall by himself The Gomers run together for the first time!! Anthony kicks around a…
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Gomer Christmas Specials Sneak Peek!
Here’s a little preview of what you could get if you buy our 2025 Special Episodes: Gift Exchanges! Bassoon quartets! Book recommendations! Outdated pop culture references sung to Mariah Carey! I mean, what more could you want for Christmas? Remember: DO NOT PURCHASE THESE THROUGH THE PATREON APP...
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Gomers’ Favorite Things 2025
It’s the final main feed ep of the year, and one of our favorite things: The annual Gomers’ Favorite Things episode! We start with some info about some Special Eps that just dropped, head over to the Week in Review (where Steven is sad and Anthony is juicing) and then on to the main event! Will...
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GomeRewind: Macho Man Randy Savage’s Christmas Message to the Gomernation
It’s our third and final Christmas special of Season 1! Here’s what you’ll hear from Episode 15: Hot bath controversies Jessica tattles on Steven Wisconsin running report Anthony accidentally runs 14 miles British and Korean Christmas greetings Steven holds his junk Bockhop does not make a guest...
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GomeRewind: Gomers on Ice
Our second Christmas special ever! Here’s what you’ll hear from Season 1, Episode 14: Road trip Gomer binges Anthony tries to get the word “crunk” into the vernacular Are we runners or posers? Steven runs on snow Anthony is back to the treadmill Steven plays Broom ball A very bored-sounding…
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Give Generously
Is it December already? The guys give updates on how their training is going as they (fast) approach the half marathon, and it’s a mixed bag. In fact, Steven can hardly hold it together! It’s helps to move to conversation about Generosity, as they consider how giving really is better for our…
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GomeRewind: The Nuggets Dream
Ho ho ho, it’s our very first Christmas Special! Here’s what you’ll hear from Season 1, Episode 13: Anthony mentions The Night They Saved Christmas First appearance of Bockhop Anthony’s sister calls in Midwestern Santa Trouble with foodage Anthony runs an incredibly fast 5k and seems bummed about...
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Happy Thanksgiving From the Gomers Past and Present
We start with a Thanksgiving greeting from the 2025 Gomers, and then pass it to our past selves for Season 1 Episode 11! Here’s what that episode holds: We assign one another our Gomer numbers Steven goes on a Rocky run Anthony sees a Space shuttle launch Running for therapy We fanboy for Ricky...
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Choose Gratefulness
As we approach Thanksgiving, we thought it would be fun to do an episode about how choosing an attitude can improve your health in middle age. We chat about how deciding to engage in the practice of gratefulness can lower cortisol, build new neural pathways that make hope easier to access…
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GomeRewind: Gomers’ First Race Registration
Even though the Season 1 half-marathon is fast approaching, the 2008 Gomers still haven’t registered…until now. Here’s some highlights from Episode 10: A live, very thrilling registration for the race Behind-the-scenes Depression chat Sweet Home Alabama AND The Rite of Spring?? Now I’ve heard...
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Find the Exercise That’s Right For You!
After so many years of trying to figure out if running is really for everyone, the Gomers decide to face the question head on. We know ourselves better than in Season 1, when it was all about learning the rules, finding the correct form, running the right speed, and being the right weight. How…
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GomeRewind: Tempo Runs and Code Browns
Our Season 1 selves are working hard toward the goal! Here’s some highlights from Episode 9: The Gomers are high on democracy The Gomers are also high on Brian Williams Jack’s voice is heard on air – twice! We have opposite takes on eating fast food while training for a half-marathon Steven is...
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Halfway to the Half
This is a fun one: to mark the halfway point in our training, we decided to record this episode as if we were in Season 1! All your favorite segments are here: How’s it Goin Over There in the Week in Review?! Gomers’ Tips of the Week Runner’s Corner ..and now it’s time for…Songs To Run To! How…
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GomeRewind: Gomer Enemy #1: Cotton
The Season 1 Gomers are halfway to the Half Marathon! Here’s some highlights from Episode 8: The podcast appears on the top of Apple’s “New and Notable” Classical music appears in Songs to Run To for the first time The training schedule is checked, with varying results Running speed is still…
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What If I Just Said No?
A question and an email from Steven’s younger sister prompt this episode, and get us wondering: What if we didn’t do everything (and anything) anyone (and everyone) wanted us to do? Could there be health benefits to saying no in middle age? And how do you tell the difference between what to take…
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GomeRewind: Our First Sponsor, Anthony’s Mom
It’s another throwback ep: Season 1 Episode 7, from October 2008! Here’s some highlights: The first mentions of Chad, Haack, and Noah Steven goes on a group run Anthony accidentally runs a 10k We listen to Rocky music A bridge appears…Is this the bridge Anthony will almost poop his pants on...
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Get Regular (You Know What We Mean)
In this episode we refer regularly to an article called “Fecal Incontinence Becomes More Common With Age.” So that gives you a bit of an idea of what you’re in for. Join us as we talk pelvic floors, shifting microbiomes, can’t-eat lists, self-knowledge, anxiety-induced tummy troubles, rampant...
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GomeRewind: Visions of Weird Al
It’s Season 1 Episode 6, from October 2008! Here’s some highlights: Our first Listener Feedback from another country (it’s still someone we know tho) Steven considers wearing spandex Anthony’s thoughts on Treadmill vs. Running Outdoors A Run-Walk-Run argument Running while scared of witches and...
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Read
It’s our very first episode of the Two Gomers Podcast with a one-word title, but here’s the really interesting part: it’s about the health benefits of reading books, and books have LOTS of words in them! See? Really interesting! Join us as we talk about our histories of reading, all the ways...
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GomeRewind: The Rhythm of Running
It’s Season 1 Episode 5, from October 2008! Here’s some highlights: The first big plans that will end up never happening (Steven’s friend Kite joining the race) Anthony gets jealous that Steven has other friends Anthony:” I don’t want to fail because we’re not trying” Oprah eating tips Water...
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Is Zone 2 Right For Zone You?
We’re talking heart rates in this running-heavy episode, and taking a look at a way to exercise that’s getting a lot of attention these days: Zone 2 Training. What is it? How does it help make cardio more effective? Are there fun formulas to help figure it all out? The answer to that last one is…
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GomeRewind: The Empire State of Bloody Nipples
It’s Season 1 Episode 4! Here’s some highlights: Anthony records shirtless We reveal that we don’t follow sports. Did you know that? We promise so many times to keep it tight, making the episode much longer Depression chat Crayons Dream chat The titular Nipple chat Steven is wearing New Balance...
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Have a Good Afternoon
It the final episode of our Truman Quadrilogy (“Good Morning…and if I don’t see you later: Good Afternoon, Good Evening and Good Night!) and we’re in a midday kind of mood. We examined that little-talked-about (and little-loved) time of the day after lunch and before dinner where are all those...
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GomeRewind: Shin Splints and Fall TV
This Season 1 episode first aired in September 2008 as Episode 3 and has a TON of gems: Anthony runs for an hour by accident “Just Do It” is the Gomers Tip for the first time (of many) Steven reveals his height, weight, and that he snores too much It’s only the third episode and the Song To Run…
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Let Go of Grudges
“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” – Nelson Mandela or St Augustine or Buddha or someone This is a big one folks. Steven’s got a story to tell, and we think it’s going to knock your socks off, especially if you’ve been with us for a while. As he…
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GomeRewind: This is Gonna Be Hard
Hop in your Delorean and travel back with us to 2008 for Season 1 Episode 2, where we talk laughing dads, midwestern accents, whether this podcast will just be us whining and complaining, how much Anthony weighs and how tall he is, and shaking off a crappy day at work with the help of Jimmy Eat...
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Go For a Run
Anthony and Steven have been going for runs for almost two decades. But running in middle age just hits different. So let’s talk about it: what are the specific challenges of running NOW? And what are the (many) benefits? And are there any benefits that don’t feel as…beneficial anymore? All this...
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GomeRewind: Feedback From a Rockstar
In case you missed it, in Season 13 we will alternate between past and present, releasing current episodes, like last week’s, and Season 1 episodes, like this one. Our hope is to take advantage of this amazing gift (our past selves, on tape) to motivate, inspire, and enrich our journey as we…
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The Grand Reopening
The Gomers are back with the grand reopening of Season 13 after a five-month hiatus! Anthony and Steven reflect on their time away, share life updates, and consider all the lessons learned – including what they Started, Kept Doing, and Stopped. Then is the big preview of the new season and the...
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The Two Gomers 5k Audio Guide IV
Note: You can listen to this episode any time, but it is specifically made to listen to while running or walking a 5k! We’re baaaaack! Sorta! To celebrate our Sixth Annual Two Gomers Memorial Day Weekend “Hey How’s It Going” Virtual 5k and 10k we’re releasing another Race Audio Guide. So suit up,...
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2025 OneWord Special Part II: Steven
It’s the final episode before the Gomers’ months-long hiatus, and no stone is left unturned. Who is better, Timothee Chalomet or Bob Dylan? Should one sit or stand while peeing? If the guys were hooked up to lie detectors, what would they say are their favorite songs ever? Will this be the year...
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2025 OneWord Special Part I: Anthony
We kick off 2025 with our annual tradition: picking ONE WORD that we want to define our upcoming year. It’s Anthony’s turn, but first, he wraps up Gomers’ Favorite Things with his favorite sayings from 2024. Then it’s the traditional deep conversation as he looks forward to what is next in 2025,...
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Get on the Balcony
What better time than the close of the year to talk about a mid-life skill that involves getting a broader view on life so you can respond to it better? And by better, we’re talking healthier, more mature, less anxiety- and stress-driven ways. It’s called Getting on the Balcony, and it’s…
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A Very Important Gomernouncement
We wanted to let you know, our loyal listeners, about something important happening in 2025. Here is a link to Steven’s sermon this past weekend that Anthony referenced. Listen for the inside joke just for Anthony that gets no laughs whatsoever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZCvsVfxUxs…
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A podcast about two regular guys in their 40s chasing healthy aging and inviting a nation along for the ride
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The Two Gomers Podcast is created and hosted by Anthony Georgeson and Steven Grahmann.
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