Running 500 kilometres in 10 days is insanely tough. Add in an immune system disorder, and it seems impossible. For Cory Reese, who lives with an immune deficiency, running 500 kilometres was an enjoyable vacation. Today Cory joins the boys to talk about the physical and mental endurance it takes to run ultramarathons with a chronic illness.
Sep 30
My P**is Tried to Kill Me | Sleep-Related Painful Erections
James started waking up with painful erections. Then it happened again and again up to five times a night. Pelvic floor therapy, sleep apnea treatment, medication, and prostate surgery failed to end the pain. With little sleep and few answers, James reached a frightening point in ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 23
War Zones Were Easier Than Worrying About His Lungs | Cystic Fibrosis
What happens when the drug that saves your life is still out of reach for thousands of people just like you?Will Cathcart is a journalist, writer, war correspondent, and producer who worked on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. He also lives with cystic fibrosis. Growing up believ ... Show More
59m 48s
Aug 2024
Going the Distance with Courtney Dauwalter
<p>This week, we're joined by one of the most accomplished ultramarathoners in history, Courtney Dauwalter. We talk about how Courtney managed to run 283 miles in 56 hours, dealt with going blind on a run, and the friendly hallucinations she meets on long nights.</p><br/> <p>Host ... Show More
40m 1s
Aug 2021
E203: Superhuman. (With Mo Rahma)
Mo Rahma was not created to have a normal life. He professionally played 42 sports in 10 years, living with Crohn’s Disease, fighting depression, healing from injuries, and working in a full time job - this is only the start of his life journey on his way to the Olympics. Tune in ... Show More
45m 3s
Jan 2019
El rescatado (The Rescued)
Cristian Gorbea had been running long-distance races for 20 years when he decided to enter his first ultramarathon. The race would begin at the base of a mountain in Argentina and last 24 hours — at least, in theory. For Cristian, the experience would last much longer, and test m ... Show More
21m 52s
<p>Tom spends months preparing for an ultramarathon, but race day brings surprising challenges.</p>
<p>Level: upper intermediate </p>
<p>Accent: Australian</p>
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