The Runcast with John Richards
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.Social links:
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Running is Love, Love Your Running
Spencer Krug - “I”ll Believe in Anything (Piano Version)” Hammock - “We Close Our Eyes So We Can See” Ed O’Brien - “Incantations” Basement - “Broken by Design” Russian Blue - “Patience” Interpol - “See Out Loud” Diary - “Keep Comin’ Up” R. Missing - “Turning Off Lights is My Destiny” Uh Huh…
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PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
Anna Calvi - “Is This All There Is? Blondshell - “Heart Has to Work So Hard” Ill Peach - “Crash Course Dummy” Catherine Moan - “No Magic” Punchbag - “Pile of Clothes” Antony Szmierek - “Chalk” Alexis Taylor - “Out of Phase” Digitalism - “Achtung! Optimism” Fat Dog - “Go LOVE urself" New Germ…
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The Radiant Pulse
DJ Kevin Cole supercharges your run with an international mix of life-affirming tracks, designed to help you lock into a deep, sustained flow state. Radiate to the rhythm and pulse of artists like Gelli Haha, Ezra Collective, MadMadMad, and Ninajirachi. Bellaire - "Pure Love" Gelli Haha - "Klouds …
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Running And Dancing Like No One Is Watching
A mix of dance tracks, post-punk, and remixes to set a new PR! Mono - "Gerbera" Russian Blue - "This is the Sound of What Was?" Dark Chisme - "Dominance of Truth" Muscle Memory - "Conditions of Love" (Boy's Shorts Remix) L’Eclair - "RUN" (feat. Gelli Haha) Digitalism - "Space Invaders" Madeline Go…
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The “Watching the Watch” Runcast
Do you ever find yourself “watching your watch” on a run? John can relate. In this Runcast, DJ John Richards encourages you to resist that temptation and gives motivation for staying present in the run with an inspiring set of music from Hemi Hemingway, Courtney Barnett, Ratboys, and more. Hemi He…
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The “Journey of a Thousand Miles” Runcast
The Runcast is back for its fifth season! To kick things off, DJ John Richards brings a fiery set of tracks to inspire and motivate you on your run. From the soulful sounds of Michelle David and the True-Tones through fresh jams from Lala Lala, Genesis Owusu, and more. John reminds you on this epis…
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The Marathon Runcast
The "marathon runcast" with special guest DJ Kevin Cole! Join DJ John Richards and DJ Kevin Cole as they run and record the podcast at the same time. The episode features music from Tunde Adebimpe, The Hives, Ty Segall, KennyHoopla, and more. The Lumineers - “So Long” Sea Lemon - “Stay” Shura -…
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The "Run for Your Live on KEXP" Runcast
Holy gosh darn guacamole, it's our second Runcast featuring live sessions from KEXP favs like Of Monsters and Men, Ibibio Sound Machine, IDLES, Melenas and more. Washed Out - “Running Away” Torres - “Collect” Grace Cummings - “Ramona” Mannequin Pussy - “I Got Heaven” Spoon - “Knock Knock Knock” Fo…
1:16:06
Sometimes It's The Way We Move Runcast
New favorites from the likes of Ivy, Matt Berninger, Hot Chip, and Indigo De Souza. A true sonic sandwich of songs. Plus, maybe the greatest listener note The Runcast has ever received. Indigo De Souza - “Be Like the Water” Jamie Drake - “Thread and the Spark” Matt Berninger - “No Love” Nightbus -…
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The Running to a Concert Runcast
We have finally put together a runcast featuring some of our favorite all-time moments during Live at KEXP sessions. We've got banger after banger from Black Pumas, Phoebe Bridgers, Broken Social Scene, and many, many more, PLUS 28-straight minutes of DJ Shadow killing it here at KEXP in 2024. Jos…
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