Comedic impressionist Dylisms is here. He has LOUDLY become one of the funniest voices in trail running by doing spot-on (and occasionally unhinged) impressions of the sport we all take way too seriously.

We get into how he makes viral running videos using nothing but his phone, his car, and pure chaos, why he waited to run an ultra before posting running content, and how trail running compares to climbing, skating, and just… exercising for a really long time. Along the way, he drops impressions of commentators, influencers, philosophers, cops, firefighters, and anyone else who’s wandered into the ultrarunning cinematic universe.

We also talk about award season absurdity, influencer culture, $200 shirts with holes in them, farting during ultras, and whether trail running is actually a sport or just very committed cardio. This one goes fully off the rails in the best way.

If you’ve ever thought “we might be taking this a little too seriously,” this episode is for you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dylisms and Impressions

05:04 The Art of Voiceovers and Equipment Setup

07:56 Favorite Impressions and Character Exploration

10:51 Challenges in Impersonation and Method Acting

13:39 Transitioning from Climbing to Running Content

16:47 Community Reception and Content Creation Process

19:55 Humor in Running and Climbing Culture

22:46 Reflections on Storylines in Trail Running

24:43 Trail Running: A Selfish Pursuit

26:56 The Evolution of Running Culture

29:36 Moth Tech and Running Fashion

32:22 Impersonations and Humor in the Sport

36:51 The Seriousness of Ultra Running

40:56 Universal Basic Gel Allowance

41:45 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

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