Dirt Church Radio Trail Running

The 2026 Crater Rim Ultra Live Show Special | Dirt Church Radio 394

I think we understood how epic the Crater Rim was, but we didn’t know it. This weekend changed all that—my Goodness, this was an incredible weekend of excellent trails an

Wild and Free? | DCR AidStation 062

This week on the AidStation, our heroes gather once again to dissect the thorniest issues in the ultraphere. For some of us, strictly following doctor’s orders is the go;

Corrine Malcolm. Here For It.. | Dirt Church Radio 392

Corrine Malcolm aspires to be trail running's biggest super fan. She’s also been described as a Swiss Army knife of knowledge about the sport and culture. You’ll hav

The 2026 Blue Lake Special | DCR AidStation 062

This weekend was about love. Love of the trails, Love of the sport, Love of grassroots events (Yes, CTC, we mean you too) and love of the people who dream up these foolha

Katharina Hartmuth. Giant Killer | Dirt Church Radio 390

The boundaries between what is possible and what was once thought impossible are crumbling by the day. This is especially true in the ultra space. This week, Ali and Andr

Sports | DCR AidStation 061

Look, we’ve lately taken to welcoming the heat death of the universe, or a comet, to rid us of the continued madness of the ultrasphere. Our dudes, it’s getting bad. We’r

Roger Hanney : Type 1 Fun | Dirt Church Radio 388

All we are is a collection of stories. As hard as we may try, we scream a narrative. It seeps from our pores. Everything speaks, from our genetics to our blood markers; o

The 2026 Firies Climb For MND | DCR AidStation 060

Community gets bandied around too much these days. Everything is a community, even though around us our worlds get smaller, our networks become increasingly online, and o

Jeff Browning: No Hitch In The Giddyup | Dirt Church Radio 386

This week we’re delighted to welcome returning DCR champion Jeff Browning, one of our OG guests, featured in episode 10 waaaaay back in 2018. Ali and Matt speak to Jeff a

Running Wife Running Life | DCR AidStation 059

This week, Ali and Matt stock the AidStation with all the goodness you need. We have a very special conversation with Gavin Clifton, one of the leading voices for the Fir

Sophie Woods: Via Alpina FKT | DCR BONUS POD 385

In this special bonus podcast, Ali Pottinger talks to Sophie Woods about her incredible 28-day, 17-hour, 59-minute Via Alpina FKT. This is a very special conversation, an

Lucy Bartholomew : Time For Livin' | Dirt Church Radio 384

The Champ is back! This week, Ali and Andrew have the pleasure of speaking to Lucy Bartholomew. It’s strange to call someone as young as Lucy a veteran of the sport; howe

I Got Really Angry About The State Of Trail Running Online And All I Got Was This Stupid T Shirt | DCR AidStation 58

There is a lot to be exercised within the ultrasphere if you let it. Clickbait, AI Slop, and the rules-don’t-apply-to-me of it all. I mean, are races just about the lives

Jeff Garmire : Free Outside | Dirt Church Radio 382

This week, Matt and Ali have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Jeff Garmire. Jeff is well known for his achievements in the thru-hiking world, having set many incred

State Of The Nation | DCR AidStation 057

This week, Ali, Matt, and Andrew get together to set the record straight (ish). The state of the trail-running multi-nation is laid out. We discuss (gulp) goals and, if w

Audrée Lafrenière: A Life Extraordinary | Dirt Church Radio 380

This week, Matt and Ali have the pleasure of speaking with Audrée Lafrenière. Audrée is a coach, athlete, and dedicated lover of our sport and culture. You may know her b

Birthday Pony | DCR AidStation 056

This week, Matt and Ali carry the torch, as Andrew said he was popping out for soy milk and went to Australia. We run down Vertual July, the controversy with the Six Foot

The Cost Of Ultramarathon | Dirt Church Radio 378

This week, it’s Ali, Andrew, and Matt rolling as the power trio we are, without an interview, because we wanted to cover something important and increasingly on people’s

The 2026 Western States Endurance Run | DCR AidStation 055

This week is all about Western States. The history, the myths and legends, and how Ali, Andrew, and Matt first got drawn into the orbit of this incredible race. Andrew, w

Dr Pelle Kempe and The 2026 UTA Women in Trail | Dirt Church Radio 376

Kia ora e te whānau. This week, we bring you a double header of epic proportions. First, you’ll hear the 2026 Ultra Trail Australia Women in Trail panel. This episode fea