long/run

By Amelia and Charlie Bell

In his twenties, Charlie Bell ran a solo lap around the United States – 10,000 miles on foot. Now in her twenties, his daughter Amelia wants to learn why, how, what he saw, what he learned, and what i... more

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How many episodes does long/run have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.

long/run episodes:

July 01, 2025 46. bad accident / bright moon
After a few carefree days in Seattle, Charlie enters the Cascades, where he spends the night with an unusual bunkmate before making a long trek uphill.
Content warning: this episode contains the discussion of a fatal car accident. Please take care while listening.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
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54min
June 24, 2025 45. self doubt / silver dollar
Heading north from Portland, Charlie finds both the landscape and the conversations are dominated by Mount St. Helens' ash. But some exciting sports news and a generous stranger keep him focused on what lies ahead of him.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
44min
June 17, 2025 44. airport / ash
Charlie reaches Portland after a grueling day of running. But there's something strange in the air...

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
55min
June 10, 2025 43. Sunny Valley / Hayward Field
In central Oregon, Charlie and Amelia discuss what's slowing him down— Mother Nature, Mount St. Helens, something darker, or something brighter.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
51min
June 03, 2025 42. grey sky / red rose
As he makes his way from Gazelle, California, to the Oregon state border, Charlie considers what might come after his run— and how very far away that feels.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
44min
May 27, 2025 41. redwoods / rocking chair
Charlie "pinballs" along, crossing through forests and mountains in Northern California. Amelia discovers that this week, a picture really is worth a thousand words.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
45min
May 13, 2025 40. chills / hills
Leaving behind Pacific vistas for redwood forests, Charlie finds himself... nowhere?

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
51min
May 06, 2025 39. Boontling / babysitting
In Northern California, Charlie begins learning a (very!) new language and (finally!) makes himself useful.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
49min
April 29, 2025 38. Desert One / God's spies
After visiting friends and family in the Bay Area, Charlie fulfills a promise he made on the eve of the trip.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
58min
April 22, 2025 37. cliff / mud
Charlie recalls a passage from Huckleberry Finn and finds himself racing both the clock and the weather as he approaches San Jose.

Logo by Amelia Bell
Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/
Email: [email protected]
Charlie's Website: longrun.us
...more
46min

FAQs about long/run:

How many episodes does long/run have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.