The train keeps rolling with episode 2 featuring Landon Melling from Runnin' Gear. We discuss his high school career and what it took for his squad to get over the hump to win a team State title. Then we talk through the ups and downs of the transition to NCAA Division I, and how his passion for the sport has remained through the highs and lows. Scotty closes with highlights from the Mt. SAC Relays and Brian Clay, as well as a preview of the Oregon Relays this weekend. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. 

Scotty gets some active recovery for the vocal chords through this bonus episode, where we get the people hype on winter running progress and recap all things Millrose Games. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed.

The crown jewel of indoor track meets is finally here! We get you ready in exam cram style for the 2022 Millrose Games, and then transition into a "season finale" send-off. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify if you enjoyed. Closing music: Staff Roll (Zelda: Link's Awakening). Music rights and credit go to their respective owners; we claim no ownership and will not profit in any way.

The long anticipated first Chip Time of 2022 is here. We break down how to overcome those weight room fears and get after it with the bro-man-bros of the world. Then, our hype levels are checked for all the upcoming track action, which leads us to the Men's Indoor Preview for NCAA and a recap of the USAFT XC Championships, including one massive shoutout. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and a rating on Spotify if you enjoyed.

Happy New Year's Eve! Scotty kicks off with a preview of the 2022 NCAA Women's Indoor Track season with some runners to keep an eye on. Michael joins for some reflection on what has been a great year of running with lots of lessons learned and takeaways. We then close up with a personal message for the haters, directed at the City of Chicago. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or a rating on Spotify if you enjoyed. 

After all the speculation, anticipation, and fast times on the track, the Chippy Awards are finally here. Mike and Scotty first catch up on Mike's big racing schedule update that will shape 2022 training. We then pivot to the many awards, where Scotty reads off all individuals, teams, coaches, races, and mustaches nominated by the Academy, as well as the select few who won a prestigious Chippy. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and a review on Spotify. Intro music: Wind Man Stage (Mega Man 6). Closing music: Ending Part 2 (Mega Man 2). Music rights and credit go to their respective owners; we claim no ownership of either composition and will not profit in any way.

We're one week away from Christmas and have already heard some sleigh bells jingling (ring-ting-tingling too) on our snowy runs. Scotty breaks down why he enjoys running during the winter and breaks his silence on some big news for the 2022 racing calendar. We then shift to Dr. Phil's 10-7-5 Principle and how it applied to Scotty's NCAA experience, and then close up shop recapping the greatest comeback in Athletics history - Dave Wottle's 800 Gold in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and a rating on SPOTIFY (these are new!) if you enjoyed.

THANK YOU to the 15 people on Spotify who listened to this show more than any other podcast in 2021! We begin by setting an outline for what winter training could look like, and then dive into a conversation with a fresh new guest, Sam Parlette, about his running background and experiences in 2021. Scotty then proclaims to the world how historic the 2021 Boston Invite (real meet title has too many characters to fit here) was for both NCAA and professional runners. Contact the show: [email protected]. Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed.

It may be getting cold outside, but the action on the track... is heating up. Speaking of heat, Michael joins and we deliver some hot takes related to beef in the local running community on a day that was supposed to honor the Pilgrims. Scotty closes up shop previewing some NCAA Indoor and crying about flotrack subscription fees. Contact the show: [email protected]. Please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy.