What happens when endurance athletes start spelling during a run? 🎧

On this episode of What’s In Your Earbuds?, Joe Hardin and I dive into songs that spell words out in the title or lyrics and why they stick in your brain (and your stride). What started as a simple idea turned into a deep playlist of iconic tracks that live rent-free in our heads.

From classic anthems to hip-hop swagger, we explore how spelled-out lyrics can help create rhythm, cadence, and unexpected motivation for runners, triathletes, and everyday athletes chasing big goals.

We add nearly 20 new songs to our growing running playlist, now pushing 24 hours of workout-ready music. If you’re looking for running motivation, workout music, or a podcast that mixes laughter with endurance sports culture, this episode delivers.

Expect humor, chaos and community.

And then tell us...what songs with spelled lyrics should we add next?

Drop your favorites and help us build the ultimate endurance athlete playlist.