Podcast Episodes

Andy and Shelly Jones-Wilkins: Javelina, Western States, and Sustaining a Healthy Relationship Through Three Decades of Ultrarunning

In this episode AJW hands the microphone to his son Logan to crack a brew with wife and mother Shelly Jones-Wilkins.  In their conversation they discuss their recent experience at the Javelina Jundre…

Published on 23 hours ago

Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running

Season 11 Episode 7

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunners Zach and Nicole Bitter.  In their wide ranging conversation they discuss the trials and tribulations of sharing a life of running and some …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running

Season 11 Episode 6

In this latest episode of the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle to discuss their new roles as parents to young Monte, how they balance both of their competiti…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living

Season 11 Episode 5

In this latest episode in the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States winner Abby Hall and her husband Cordis to talk about their collective experience at Western States and ho…

Published on 1 month ago

AJW Unplugged - Perfomance Enhancing Drugs, Javelina Training, and Hip Replacement Update

Season 11 Episode 4

In this midseason Unplugged episode AJW laments the most recent positive drug test in trail running, gives an update on the Javelina Jundred and provides a little insight on his ongoing recovery from…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jenn and Jeff Browning: Juggling Family, Running, and Life on the Go

Season 11 Episode 3

In this third episode of the Partnership Series AJW cracks a brew with Jenn and Jeff Browning to talk about managing a busy family and a complex running calendar all while maintaining marital harmony…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cheryl and Karl Meltzer: Navigating the Peaks and Valleys in Running and Life

Season 11 Episode 2

In this second episode of the Partnership Series AJW cracks a brew with Cheryl and Karl Meltzer to discuss the highs and lows of a decades long relationship, some of their most memorable experiences …

Published on 2 months ago

Callie Vinson and Scott Traer - Arizona Ultrarunning's Dynamic Duo

Season 11 Episode 1

In this first episode of his "partnership series" AJW cracks a brew with Callie Vinson and Scott Traer to talk about balancing training and racing schedules, coaching, supporting one another, and cel…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

AJW Unplugged - The Western States 100 2025 Show

Season 10 Episode 8

In this most recent edition of AJW Unplugged, AJW discusses intriguing storylines going into this year's race, makes his predictions for top-5 men and women, and shares what his plans are for Race Da…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Topher Gaylord - Honoring Older Runners at Western States and the Future of the Race

Season 10 Episode 7

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Topher Gaylord, veteran ultrarunner and President of the Board of Directors of the Western States 100.  In their conversation they discuss the tradition of hono…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago