Podcast Episodes

Burritos, Big Miles, and The Yeti x ECA Collab: New Events in 2026

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, David and Matt are dropping some massive announcements that will shape the next two years of trail running in the Southeast!

We are officially announcing a heav…

Published on 13 hours ago

Saving the Scene: Why Kayla Fitzgerald Stepped into Race Directing Directing

Episode 115

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we’re joined by Kayla Fitzgerald, the force behind Palmetto Ultras, whose journey from "hating running" to directing unique endurance events is a masterclass i…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

Angels, Ultras, and Hallucinations: The John Calabrese Story

Episode 114

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're honored to sit down with John Calabrese, an ultra runner whose journey proves that sometimes, the hardest parts of life lead you straight to the starting…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Burn the Boats: Ashlie's Epic Pinhoti FKT Adventure

Episode 113

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're honored to welcome the incredible Ashlie! Her story is proof that hard work, meticulous planning, and a little bit of community magic can lead to extraor…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Coyote Ugly Racing: Mariah Fields' Passion for Trails

Episode 112

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're joining forces with the dynamic Mariah Fields, a remarkable ultra runner who now leads the pack as Race Director for Coyote Ugly Racing!

Mariah takes us o…

Published on 1 month ago

Young, Fast, and Unfiltered: Hans Troyer's Ultra Ascent

Episode 111

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're sitting down with an emerging ultra phenom, Hans Troyer! His journey is a testament to raw talent, resilience, and the power of setting audacious goals.

H…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trail Tales: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Victories

Episode 109

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, your hosts David and Matt are pulling back the curtain on the tough lessons and big wins from their latest ultra adventures!

We're diving straight into the deep…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Desire to Finish: Mike Taylor's Lesson in Willpower

Episode 110

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're honored to have a familiar voice and a cornerstone of our community: Mike Taylor, co-founder of East Coast Adventures!

Mike takes us through his deeply pe…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trail Tales: Overcoming Challenges and Celebrating Victories

Episode 109

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, your hosts David and Matt are pulling back the curtain on the tough lessons and big wins from their latest ultra adventures!

We're diving straight into the deep…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Running Wild: The Adventures of Richard Abernathy & Dirty Wolf Racing

Episode 108

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're lacing up with Richard Abernathy, an avid ultra runner and the visionary Race Director behind Dirty Wolf Racing!

Richard takes us on his incredible journe…

Published on 2 months ago