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The Runcast with John Richards

We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.

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We'll be back on August 26th
John Richards will be back with a brand new mix on Friday, August 26th. In the meantime, learn more about 50 years of KEXP at KEXP.org/50. And check out KEXP's other podcasts, Sound & Vision, Song of the Day, Live on KEXP and Fresh off the Spaceship.
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The Long Way Home (Live from Ragnar)
This Runcast was recorded at the annual Ragnar race in Washington and stars TheKEXPRadioheads (aka KEXP's John Richards, Kevin Cole, Morgan Chosnyk and Ken Tarleton, Sub Pop's Megan Jasper, and friends Danielle Henty and Terry Novak). Between legs of their 36-hour, 200-mile race, the runners share …
1:27:33
Heart and Sole
On this episode, John passes the mic to another KEXP DJ and long-time runner, Kevin Cole. He brings a mix of music to motivate, inspire, and awkwardly pump your fists in the air, featuring tracks from IDLES, Jungle, Ibibio Sound Machine, and The Vega Bodegas. The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble - Time To …
1:07:34
Baby, We're Ascending
Musical notes, inspiring quotes, and songs that make you float from Sneaker Pimps, Automatic, The Reds, Pinks and Purples, and more. S. Carey - Break Me Open Zola Jesus - Lost Automatic - Skyscraper Working Men's Club - Widow HAAi - Baby, We're Ascending First Hate - Commercial Good Looks - Vision …
1:03:08
A Random Act of Kindness
KEXP's John Richards joins you on your journey to run with songs from KEXP favorites like Kevin Morby, Santigold, Warpaint, and more. On this mix, John shares how running helps him maintain both his physical and mental health, with the right music to keep motivated. As author and runner Christopher…
55:30
Running With the Hurricane
On the first episode of this season, John Richards talks about the joys of getting back into races and running with other people, but ultimately, the importance of running for yourself. Runners of all levels will feel welcome with the dynamic mix of high-energy, emotional and propulsive tracks desi…
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The Runcast with John Richards: Coming June 3
We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your …
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The Runcast, Vol. 25 (2021 Replay)
In case you missed the announcement, The Runcast is returning, right here, on June 3rd! Email us at runcast@kexp.org if you have questions, feedback, or guest suggestions for the new season, launching in just ONE WEEK. Today, John stops by for a few reminders before replaying Volume 25 of the Runc…
1:00:48
The Runcast, Vol. 24 (2021 Replay)
In case you missed the announcement, The Runcast is returning, right here, on June 3rd! Email us at runcast@kexp.org if you have questions, feedback, or guest suggestions for the new season, launching in just two weeks. Today, John shares details on the new season before replaying Volume 24 of the…
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Announcing "The Runcast with John Richards"
Take your running shoes out of storage and start planning your next route because The Runcast is returning, right here, on June 3rd! With three weeks until the new episode, John shares details on this summer's series before replaying Volume 23 of the Runcast from 2021: John reads listeners' stori…
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