Switchbacks and Sweat Stains

Ep. 54 Chatting about Chatt: Big Changes Coming

It's been a while and the timing of our absence has not been perfect, but we address the changes coming to trail running in Chattanooga. We give our thoughts, share the i

Ep. 53 Talking Cocodona with Michael and Crew!

We finally caught up with Michael Hartupee and his crew to recap his awesome race at Cocodona 250 back in May. It's a great episode, so this goes without saying, but stay

Ep. 52 A Family Podcast ft. Setbacks and Pit Stains

The Setbacks and Pit Stains crew joins Charlie this week to recap Western States, talk cooling gear/strategies, Jalen's first few week's as Bad Beard's social media guy,

Ep. 51 Coaches Corner Vol. 3

This week we answer as many listener questions as we can. Thank you to everyone that sent in questions! We want to answer more each week, so please send them in. Use cod

Ep. 50 WHAT'S GOING ON?!

We're back! We finally hit 50! Thanks for continuing to listen to us. We're stoked about what we have on deck for the next 50! This week we banter a little bit but spend

Ep. 49 Gorge, Rim Runner and more Boulder Boy Slander

We're back!! The pod crew tries out a prototype fuel option, Lea reviews the good and the bad from Gorge Waterfalls, we shout out our athletes crushing races, and we poke

Ep. 48 Chuckanut, Heartbreaker, Cove Recaps

We're back after being all over the place! Lea recaps her awesome race at Chuckanut 50k, and we cover results at a couple great local races (Mt. Mitchell Heartbreaker and

Ep. 47 Stump Jump 2026 Recap ft. SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

No Setbacks and Pit Stains here. The OGs are back together to recap our Stump Jump races. The most important note is that we have a new sponsor. Meet The Fooster. Your

Ep. 46 Pit Stains and Setbacks: A Stump Jump Preview Pod

New episode and crew!! The 50k boys were given the week off, so our rival podcast crew, Jalen Parson and John Scott, joined Lea to preview the the 25th running of the Stu

Ep. 45 A Bad Beard Events Podcast ft. Ginny Smith and Aden St. Charles

Another best episode ever! We're joined by Ginny Smith and Aden St. Charles, the race directors of Bad Beard Events, to discuss the past, present and future of the Chatta

Ep. 44 Unlimited Potential ft. Whitney Dancaster

We're back! This week we had the pleasure of having Whitney Dancaster join us to discuss her running history, journey to Chattanooga, and the pursuit of the Barkley Marat

Ep. 43 Wrapping up Burrito ft. Austin Pryor aka Wrapping up Burrito ft Stats Guy

We're joined this week by Austin Pryor aka the man behind all the stats during Burrito League. He held it down not only during the competition but during this episode - s

Ep. 42 Styrofoam Rusty Legs

Back in the studio and a little rusty, the crew discuss Burrito League, the Olympics (sort of), and what in the heck we're doing this year. We also recap Will's stellar p

Ep. 41 BURRITO LEAGUE

On-loop podcast with founder, Mac Dean and others! Also, BIG Announcement at the end, so listen all the way through!

Ep. 40 Sweat Stains Wrapped

Last pod of 2025! We recap Lookout 50, 2025 as a whole and project forward to 2026. Thanks for listening this year! Big plans in store for 2026, so stay tuned!

Ep. 39 Big Daddy Week

Special pod where we record with one mic in Will's office. The pod reviews Big Daddy Week, shines a light on the Western States Lottery and definitely doesn't decide on a

Ep. 38 Thankful

Thanks for listening to us each week*

Ep. 37 Offseason and 2026 Planning

The podcast crew talks about ways to approach offseason training and construct a race calendar. Speaking of training and planning, Mike, Charlie and Lea the best people t

Ep. 36 Coaches Corner Pt. II

Lea, Mike and Charlie cover local race news and discuss everything that goes into choosing, training and finishing a 100-mile race. Follow us on Instagram for Upchuck upd

Ep. 35 Javelina Jecap (recap)

Sorry this is late! But the gang's all here this week! We bring our regularly scheduled news and banter, but we interview Mike about his amazing performance at the Javeli