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The Steep Stuff Podcast
Professional trail runner James Lauriello sits down with some of the most interesting athletes, coaches, adventurers, and personalities in the mountain running world to take an inside look at what drives them and what it really takes to chase greatness in the mountains.
With no script and no two conversations quite the same, The Steep Stuff Podcast dives deep into the people, stories, and ideas shaping trail, mountain, and skyrunning. From training and racing to adventure, gear, lifestyle, the…
Episodes
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Broken Arrow Ascent Preview
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a special preview of what might be the most competitive mountain race ever assembled on American soil. As the Broken Arrow Skyrace…
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Sam Lewis - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Sam Lewis brings a wealth of experience to the starting line of the Broken Arrow 46K, having represented Team USA three times internationally…
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Denali Strabel - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Denali Strabel returns to the Steep Stuff Podcast for a deeply personal conversation about her journey back to the Broken Arrow 46K Skyrace…
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Ashley Brasovan - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ashley Brasovan redefines what success looks like in ultrarunning. With 25 years of competitive running experience, four Team USA appearances…
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Dani Moreno - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail A broken bone can shatter more than just your foot – it can fracture your confidence. When professional Adidas Terrex athlete Dani Marino…
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Jane Maus - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail From podium finishes to mountain FKT ambitions, Jane Maus has been quietly building an impressive resume in trail running. Just weeks before…
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Oakley Olson - Pre Broken Arrow VK & 23K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Meet Oakley Olson, a rising star in the trail running world who's breaking barriers between collegiate track and mountain racing. Fresh from…
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Brian Whitfield - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail The countdown to Broken Arrow is on, and Colorado Springs crusher Brian Whitfield has his sights set firmly on earning a coveted spot on Team…
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Cade Michael - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Imagine grinding uphill at a 30% gradient during the Broken Arrow 46K, your heart hammering against your ribs, legs burning with each step…
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Jade Belzberg - Pre Broken Arrow VK & 23K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Jade Belzberg has quietly become one of the most formidable forces in North American mountain running, with podium finishes at Broken Arrow…
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Josh Potvin - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail Trail running fans rejoice! Canadian elite mountain runner Josh Potvin joins the Steep Stuff podcast to share his preparation for the upcoming…
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Michelino Sunseri - Pre Broken Arrow 46K Interview
Send us Fan Mail The trail running world buzzes with anticipation as Broken Arrow 46K approaches, and there's no better guest to break down this iconic race…
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Talon Hull - Pre Broken Arrow 23K Interview
Send us Fan Mail The world of mountain running has transformed dramatically in recent years, with increasing competition and international participation…
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Cam Smith- Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail The mountains call and Cam Smith answers. Having just secured his spot on Team USA in the Mountain Classic discipline with a stellar…
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Allie McLaughlin - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what goes through an elite athlete's mind when injury threatens to derail everything they've trained for? In this captivating…
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Anna Gibson - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Crossing the finish line as U.S. Mountain Running Champion wasn't even on Anna Gibson's radar a week before the race. Fresh off a grueling…
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David Norris - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what happens when elite Nordic skiers turn their attention to mountain running? The answer might surprise you. David Norris, fresh…
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Lauren Gregory - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Lauren Gregory takes us deep into her journey at the 2025 US Mountain Running Championship at Sunapee Scramble, where she secured second place…
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Mason Coppi - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Mountain running has a new force to reckon with. Fresh off his silver medal performance at the 2025 USATF Mountain Running Championships…
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Taylor Stack - Post Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail The path to international mountain running stardom isn't paved – it's steep, muddy, technical, and tests athletes to their absolute limits…
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#103 - Andie Cornish
Send us Fan Mail Andie Cornish takes us on a breathtaking journey from the iconic peaks of Jackson Hole to the competitive world of mountain running. Growing…
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#102 - Jackson Cole
Send us Fan Mail Jackson Cole, one of the most compelling figures in skyrunning, returns to the Steep Stuff Podcast for a raw, insightful conversation about…
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Emily Clarke - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Follow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG - @steepstuff_pod Use code steepstuffpod for 25% off your cart at…
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Sunapee Scramble Race Preview with - Nick Tusa & Tom Hooper
Send us Fan Mail The countdown to America's most competitive mountain running showdown has begun. In this episode, host James Lauriello sits down with race…
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Cam Smith- Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how elite mountain athletes transition between winter and summer sports at the highest level? Cam Smith, one of mountain…
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Anna Gibson - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail The mountains beckon, and Anna Gibson answers with a fresh approach to trail running excellence. Coming off an impressive 11th place finish at…
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Flannery Davis Love - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail From track workouts to technical mountain trails, Flannery Davis Love defies conventional categorization. The current record holder on…
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Jamie Brusa - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how elite mountain runners balance their athletic pursuits with demanding professional careers? In this captivating…
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Lauren Gregory - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Lauren Gregory's meteoric rise in trail running has been anything but straightforward. From contemplating quitting mid-season to standing on…
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Rachel Tomajczyk - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Rachel Tomajczyk pulls back the curtain on elite mountain running preparation in this compelling pre-Sunapee Scramble conversation. With…
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Sophie Wright - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what happens when you take a collegiate mile record holder and unleash her on mountain trails? Sophie Wright is showing us exactly…
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Sydney Petersen - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Sydney Petersen stands at the threshold of a defining moment in her trail running career as she prepares for the Sunapee Scramble—a race that…
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Andy Wacker - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it takes to compete at the highest level of mountain running? Andy Wacker, one of America's most accomplished trail runners…
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Dan Curts - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail The mountain running world is buzzing as defending champion Dan Kurtz prepares to face an elite field at the upcoming Sunapee Scramble. Fresh…
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David Norris - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail David Norris might just be the most versatile endurance athlete you haven't heard enough about. The Alaskan-born mountain marathon record…
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Mason Coppi - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail When it comes to training for mountain running, conventional wisdom often points to endless miles on technical trails and massive vert…
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Remi Leroux - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Remy Leroux returns to the Steep Stuff Podcast to share insights from his podium finish at the Alta 50K and his strategy for the upcoming…
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Taylor Stack - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Taylor Stack is redefining what it means to be a young talent in the ultra-competitive world of trail running. Fresh off signing with Brooks…
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Tyler McCandless - Pre Sunapee Scramble Interview
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how elite runners approach championship races? Tyler McCandless, one of America's leading mountain runners, takes us deep into his…
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It's Sunapee Scramble Week !
Send us Fan Mail The mountain running community holds its collective breath as we approach the legendary Soonapie Scramble – the definitive American mountain…
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#101 - Rachel Tomajczyk
Send us Fan Mail From collegiate steeplechaser to trail running phenomenon, Rachel Tomajczyk's athletic journey is one of remarkable resilience and evolution…
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#99 - Ryan Becker
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to reach the elite level of trail running when your body keeps threatening to derail your dreams? Ryan Becker knows this…
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#98 - Lindsay Allison
Send us Fan Mail When you hear Lindsay Allison's story, you might wonder how one person balances so many contrasting elements. A Stanford graduate working…
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#97 - Josh Potvin
Send us Fan Mail Meet Josh Potvin, the Vancouver-based architect who's simultaneously designing buildings and carving his name into the elite trail running…
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#96 - Abby Bennett
Send us Fan Mail From the first moment Abby Bennett stepped onto the technical, demanding trails of the White Mountains, she knew she'd found her calling –…
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#95 - Kyla Christopher-Moody - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail The transition from collegiate track to mountain trails represents one of running's most fascinating journeys – and Kyla Christopher-Moody is…
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#94 - Devin Pancake - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail For Devin Pancake, trail running represents much more than a post-collegiate athletic pursuit—it's a thoughtful 30-year journey he's just…
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#93 - Shea Aquilano - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail Shay Aquilano's remarkable transformation from college soccer player to elite ultrarunner showcases what's possible when passion meets purpose…
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Canyons 50K Race Preview with Special Guest Teddy Tonelli
Send us Fan Mail The ultra-trail world is buzzing as Canyon's 50K approaches, and we've got the ultimate preview loaded with analysis, predictions, and some…
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#92 - Sophie Wright - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail Sophie Wright is a name you need to know in the American mountain running scene. Fresh off completing her collegiate career at Western…
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#91 - Emily Clarke - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail From the rugged trails of rural New Mexico to NCAA Division I running and now the competitive mountain racing scene, Emily Clarke's journey…
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#90 - Oakley Olson - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail Step onto the trails with Oakley Olson, the collegiate steeplechase specialist turned mountain running phenom who's rapidly ascending to the…
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Kobe Trail Golden Trail World Series - Race Companion with Guest Nick Tusa
Send us Fan Mail The 2024 Golden Trail Series kicks off in Japan with the technically challenging Kobe Trail race, and we've got the complete preview to get…
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#89 - Hawk Call - 2025 Trail Team Elite Selection
Send us Fan Mail Hawk Call might be the son of OCR legend Hobie Call, but he's rapidly making a name for himself as one of America's most promising mountain…
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#88 - Alison Rudy
Send us Fan Mail Meet Alison Rudy, a rising star in the mountain running community who's challenging conventional paths to success in the sport. From her home…
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#87 - Jazmine Lowther
Send us Fan Mail In this enlightening conversation with ultrarunner Jazmine Lowther, we explore the dynamic intersection of elite performance, career…
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#86 - Garrett Corcoran
Send us Fan Mail Few athletes embody the perfect balance between professional intensity and joyful participation quite like Garrett "The Parrot" Corcoran. A…
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#85 - Sydney Petersen
Send us Fan Mail Sydney Petersen's meteoric rise in the trail running world is a testament to what happens when natural talent meets mountain passion. From…
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#84 - Josh Eberly
Send us Fan Mail Meet the architect behind American trail running's most influential collegiate program. Josh Eberly, head coach of Western Colorado…
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#83 - Bailey Kowalczyk & The Steep Stuff Podcast 1 year Celebration Party
Send us Fan Mail In a special one-year anniversary celebration of the Steep Stuff Podcast, host James Lauriello sits down with mountain running sensation…