The OCRWC Podcast

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What's The OCRWC Podcast about?

Join us as we talk to some of the biggest names and most intriguing characters in Obstacle Course Racing, ahead of this year’s World Championship in Mammoth Lakes, California.

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The OCRWC Podcast episodes:

06.06.2024
S4 Ep10 - Matt Willis
Join Matt Willis & Francesca Chiorando as they talk about 9 years of The OCR World Championships, as we come up to the 10th Edition in 2024. Matt Willis, a pro athlete and OCR Media personality, is one of the very...
05.22.2024
S4 Ep9 - Lionhearts Fitness
Shell first took on OCR as a bucket list dream, and fell in love at first sight. When her son Luccketta lost his best friend to suicide, she did the only thing she knew how to help him, and got...
04.30.2024
S4 Ep8 - Jason Dupree
As the Director of Video for the OCR Report, Jason Dupree has experienced a tonne of what can happen during a live stream of an OCR. From fast paced sprints in Mexico, to 27 hours of World's Toughest Mudder, Jason has...
04.12.2024
S4 Ep7 - Annie Dube
In this episode we are joined by Elite OCR athlete Annie Dube. We learn the importance of time, trial, and adapting when it comes to the success of an athlete. Whether pro, age group, or open anyone can learn from how...
03.29.2024
Ian Hosek - USAOCR S4 Ep 6
Ian Hosek of USAOCR joined us this episode to talk about upcoming selections for the US Nation OCR Team and hoe people can apply for Pro or Age Group... Not so spoiler... Deadline is coming up soon! We also recapped what...
03.15.2024
OCR Gives Back- Steve McCollum S4 Ep 5
They've been around for ten years now, since the very first OCR World Championships, supporting our event, athletes, and even bigger, supporting vulnerable children around the world. OCR Gives Back is an amazing organization that supports children in need through play...
03.04.2024
Federica De Caria S4 Ep 4
It doesn't take long talking to Federica to realise how many of the varied OCR Championship events worldwide she has taken on. From a non competitive background Fede found her way into competitive OCR, putting a lot down to how...
02.16.2024
Rose Wetzel S4 Ep 3
Rose Wetzel has been on the OCR scene since the early days and has seen a lot of the changes that have happened in the sport, as well as going through many herself. We talk about learning to hold your head...
01.26.2024
Veejay Jones S4 Ep 2
Veejay Jones has been on the scene long enough to know the ins and outs of the sport. Well regarded as someone who when he showed up he would perform, Veejay took the decision to take some time off from...
01.12.2024
Kevin Gregory AKA "Bubbles the Clown". S4 Ep 1
Kevin is well known on the OCR scene as Bubbles the Clown, we've all heard the high pitch voice and seen the antics of the neon green bedecked rubber masked man... But there's a lot more to him than just...
12.22.2023
Ep 21 S3 - Cali Schweikhart
If you've ever wondered what running World's Toughest Mudder is like then this is the episode for you. Cali suffered from hypothermia in 2022 and vowed to come back in 2023 better prepared. As one of only a handful of women...
12.14.2023
Ep 20 - S3 Joshua Fiore
Joshua Fiore has been a familiar name since before most of us got into OCR. We talk about his entry into the sport and his progression to becoming the first winner of the Spartan Ultra in 2017, to his recent...
11.16.2023
Ep 19 S3 - Signy Karoline Kolstoe
Norwegian athlete Signy Karoline took on her first OCRWC in London in 2019. Since then she's moved up the ranks from Age Group to Pro, this year competing in all four competitive races, taking the win in the 100m. We chat...
10.19.2023
Ep 18 S3 - Ian Hosek
In this episode we catch up with 4 time OCRWC 2023 podium placer, Ian Hosek. As an OCR coach, athlete, and head of USOCR Ian has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the sport. We talk the highs and lows...
09.28.2023
Ep 17 S3 - Ryan Kempson
Hot off the OCRWC podium in 2022, Kempson hit 2023 running with multiple wins in the Savage Pro series. He joins us to talk about his year so far, the current landscape of OCR, and what he hopes to see...
09.14.2023
Ep 16 S3 - Team Stream, Martin & Sara Backstrom
Familiar faces on the European OCR scene, married athletes Sara and Martin Backstrom, better known as Team Stream, have steadily worked their way up the ranks. From their first event where they came top 50th, to today where they both in...
07.27.2023
Episode 15 S3 - Anna Trimble, Cycle Syncing
In this episode we're joined by Anna Trimble, a passionate advocate for women's holistic health, who has a knack for the art of cycle syncing. With a background in Kinesiology, Anna has combined her love of fitness and wellness to...
07.13.2023
Episode 14 S3- Jonas Drescher
Jonas has been completing in OCR for the last ten years, and he parts of his success down to how vibrant the scene in Denmark is. We talk about the local races and championships in Denmark, and what OCR in...
06.29.2023
Episode 13 S3 - Manuel Dufaux
In this episode we are joined by Swiss athlete Manuel Dufaux. Having performed well at OCRWC in recent years; in 2022 coming 4th in the 15k, he decided to commit to the US Spartan 3k series after the European series was...
06.15.2023
Episode Twelve S3 - Ulrikke Evensen
Hot off her incredible multiple wins at the 2023 FISO European Championships, we caught up with Danish athlete Ulrikke Evensen. She's worked her way up through the years, often missing out at the last moment, but this weekend she proved she...
06.01.2023
Episode Eleven S3 - Nicole Mericle
Seasoned OCR athlete Nicole Mericle took a long break from OCR after surgery on her ACL. The journey back has been long and not straightforward, but on her return to OCR she took the first event of the Spartan 3k...
05.18.2023
Episode Ten S3 - Garfield Griffiths
With years of OCR experience under his belt, including already having been the Race Director for OCRWC in Ohio and Blue Mountain, Garfield, currently Senior Director of Special Events at Spartan has been brought on board to be the Race...
05.04.2023
Episode Nine S3 - Alex Walker
Alex has been going from strength to strength and she's already taking 2023 by storm. We sit down to chat about her motivation behind becoming a competitive athlete and she got there. We also cover media coverage, body image, and what...
04.20.2023
Episode Eight S3 - Will Hicks from the OCR Report
Like most of us who work in OCR media, Will's journey began with a desire to share and learn more about the sport, and a frustration at lack of information out there. Starting with World's Toughest Podcast, named for his...
04.06.2023
Episode Seven S3 - Joe De Sena & Adrian Bijanada, Battle of the Burpees
After the huge announcement of a partnership between Spartan Race and OCRWC, the rumor mill has been running wild. Fran sits down with Joe & Adrian to talk about why it happened, and what it really means for the sport...
03.23.2023
Episode Six S3 - Rylan Schadegg
After an impressive end of 2022 including performances at OCRWC, TWC, and Spartan WC, Rylan has kicked off 2023 at the top of the OCRWC rankings with strong hybrid events. We catch up with him to talk about Gov Games, Hybrid...
03.09.2023
Episode Five S3- Tyler Veerman '22 15k WC
In 2022 Tyler Veerman decided to take on OCRWC last minute, and left with the 15K and Co-ed team gold. Following this he went on to run 100miles at WTM several weeks later. 2023 will see him continue his pursuits in...
02.23.2023
Episode Four S3 - Martin Perrier
Whilst living in the States, Martin Perrier found and became hooked on OCR, with an impressive CV of racing, from the first ever OCRWC in 2014, WTM, and Fuego Y Agua to name a few. When he moved to Geneva he...
02.09.2023
Episode Three S3 - Karin Karlsson
In this episode we catch up with OCRWC champion Karin Karlsson (Abrahamsson). 2022 saw her return to racing after becoming a mother, and she shares her victories and her challenges along the way. We have an honest conversation about body recovery...
01.26.2023
Episode Two S3 - Dustin Dorough
For years Dustin Dorough was a key part of the Spartan Race experience, from his time in marketing, on the build crew, and most famously as one of the original startling MC's in OCR. We talk about the heyday of the...
01.12.2023
Episode One S3 - Kris Rugloski
After an incredible 2022 season, Kris Rugloski has become the name on everyones lips. With an ability to tackle short course to Ultras, she is an athlete who shows great promise for many years to come. Yet it is not just...
09.08.2022
Episode Twelve S2 - Rylan Schadegg
With a strong sporting background, and a powerful competitive spirit, Rylan took on the challenge of OCR after overcoming personal struggles. With impressive performances over the last year, more recently at Spartan NorAM and Dekafit, all eyes are on this...
09.01.2022
Episode Eleven - S2 - Hyrox World Record Female Team
In this episode I am joined by four incredible women who achieved and hold the Hyrox Female Team World Record, even after the World Championships in Las Vegas. Whilst all once upon a time OCR athletes, three regularly compete, two featuring...
08.04.2022
Episode Ten S2 - James Burton, Director of UKOSF
With an extensive background in OCR and as an Elected Director on the Board of the UK Obstacle Sports Federation (UKOSF) James is working with the UKOSF team to get OCR and ninja sport recognised as official sports in the...
07.21.2022
Episode Nine S2 - Grit Coaching
With a background in Olympic running and a stellar OCR career, childhood friends Jess & Faye decided to team up to provide comprehensive, tailored coaching to OCR athletes. Talking about their inspiration, what it takes to set up a new business,...
07.07.2022
Episode Eight S2 - Nicole Mericle
On the road to recovery from an ACL tear the big question on everyones lips is, when will Nicole be back racing? We catch up on her progress and goals for the year, and how the OCR Development team is progressing.
06.23.2022
Episode Seven S2 - Leon Kofoed
Reigning Euro champ Leon Kofoed returned to defend his title, but how did he perform? Leon joins us to recap on all the happenings at the Euros, his recent racing, life as an athlete, and how he plans to be...
06.01.2022
Episode Six S2 - Kris Rugloski
After an epic performance at OCRWC 2021, all eyes were on Kris Rugloski, and she hasn't disappointed. In recent weeks alone she has taken the World championship title at Hyrox, and 3rd in a stacked field at Spartan Big Bear...
05.11.2022
Episode Five -S2 Jon Albon
Our guest for this episode needs no introduction, we are joined by the much celebrated champion of OCR, Jon Albon. If you've ever wondered what Jon's favourite style of racing is, how he feels about standardising the sport, and the biggest...
03.31.2022
Episode Four S2 - Ida Mathilde Steensgaard
Ida has been steadily rising through the ranks in OCR, and after her sweep at OCRWC 2021 she is more determined than ever to succeed. In this episode she joins me fresh off her tour of the US. We talk...
03.17.2022
Episode Three S2 - Drug Free Sport International
Did you know that the #OCRWC was the first event in obstacle course racing to test for performance enhancing drugs? In this episode of the OCRWC Podcast, we talk to Drug Free Sport International, our testing partners, about the history and...
02.17.2022
Episode Two S2- Community Questions
In this episode Francesca is joined by the founder of OCRWC Adrian Bijanada, who will be answering your questions.
02.03.2022
Episode One S2 - Jack Bauer & Fabian Yeo
To kick off season two of the OCRWC Podcast Francesca Chiorando is joined by Jack Bauer, the king of race data, and owner and editor of UK based OCR news site Mud & Glory, Fabian Yeo. In this episode they look...
10.20.2021
Episode Eleven - OCRWC 2021 round up
Join Francesca & Adrian in the finale episode of season one as they discuss the highs and lows of the 2021 event and a few sneak peeks of what to look forward to next year.
09.15.2021
Episode Ten - Nicole Mericle
Join guest host Matt Willis as he talks to 2019 Spartan World champion and 2019 OCRWC Short Course champion Nicole Mericle. From performance predictions to the future of OCR, as well as Mericle's determination to encourage more women into OCR this...
09.01.2021
Episode Nine - Behind the scenes of the OCRWC 2021 Course
Ever wondered how long the courses at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships take to build? Where the ideas come from, how they plan, how they even start the build? In this episode Francesca is talking with Brett Stewart & Sid...
08.11.2021
Episode Eight - Adrian Bijanada, founder of OCRWC
Back in 2013, Adrian Bijanada had an idea... the very next year he delivered the first Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Backed by an incredible team and a vision to deliver life-changing moments for the athletes, the event has gone...
07.28.2021
Episode Seven - Amie "Live Wire"
Known for her endurance performances, "Live Wire" is a familiar and loved face on both the UK and US OCR scenes. Amie has been forced to take a break from training and competing after suffering twice from Covid, multiple complications,...
07.14.2021
Episode Six - Matt B. Davis
Chances are, if you've ever watched, listened to, or read about any obstacle course event, Matt B. Davis of Obstacle Racing Media has had something to do with it. With humour, determination, and sheer hard work Matt has become known as...
06.30.2021
Episode Five - Veejay Jones
Who is Veejay Jones and where did he come from? Now a name popping up at the top of podiums across the States, Veejay Jones made a rapid rise to success in obstacle course racing. Join us to find out more...

What's The OCRWC Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The OCRWC Podcast episodes:

S4 Ep10 - Matt Willis

S4 Ep9 - Lionhearts Fitness

S4 Ep8 - Jason Dupree

S4 Ep7 - Annie Dube

Ian Hosek - USAOCR S4 Ep 6

OCR Gives Back- Steve McCollum S4 Ep 5

Federica De Caria S4 Ep 4

Rose Wetzel S4 Ep 3

Veejay Jones S4 Ep 2

Kevin Gregory AKA "Bubbles the Clown". S4 Ep 1

Ep 21 S3 - Cali Schweikhart

Ep 20 - S3 Joshua Fiore

Ep 19 S3 - Signy Karoline Kolstoe

Ep 18 S3 - Ian Hosek

Ep 17 S3 - Ryan Kempson

Ep 16 S3 - Team Stream, Martin & Sara Backstrom

Episode 15 S3 - Anna Trimble, Cycle Syncing

Episode 14 S3- Jonas Drescher

Episode 13 S3 - Manuel Dufaux

Episode Twelve S3 - Ulrikke Evensen

Episode Eleven S3 - Nicole Mericle

Episode Ten S3 - Garfield Griffiths

Episode Nine S3 - Alex Walker

Episode Eight S3 - Will Hicks from the OCR Report

Episode Seven S3 - Joe De Sena & Adrian Bijanada, Battle of the Burpees

Episode Six S3 - Rylan Schadegg

Episode Five S3- Tyler Veerman '22 15k WC

Episode Four S3 - Martin Perrier

Episode Three S3 - Karin Karlsson

Episode Two S3 - Dustin Dorough

Episode One S3 - Kris Rugloski

Episode Twelve S2 - Rylan Schadegg

Episode Eleven - S2 - Hyrox World Record Female Team

Episode Ten S2 - James Burton, Director of UKOSF

Episode Nine S2 - Grit Coaching

Episode Eight S2 - Nicole Mericle

Episode Seven S2 - Leon Kofoed

Episode Six S2 - Kris Rugloski

Episode Five -S2 Jon Albon

Episode Four S2 - Ida Mathilde Steensgaard

Episode Three S2 - Drug Free Sport International

Episode Two S2- Community Questions

Episode One S2 - Jack Bauer & Fabian Yeo

Episode Eleven - OCRWC 2021 round up

Episode Ten - Nicole Mericle

Episode Nine - Behind the scenes of the OCRWC 2021 Course

Episode Eight - Adrian Bijanada, founder of OCRWC

Episode Seven - Amie "Live Wire"

Episode Six - Matt B. Davis

Episode Five - Veejay Jones