John Richards has a message for you.

Follow his advice and subscribe to KEXP's Song of the Day wherever you get your podcasts.

John Richards has a message for you.
Follow his advice and subscribe to <a href="https://kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/">KEXP's Song of the Day</a> wherever you get your podcasts.

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.

We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that&rsquo;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.

The Runcast with John Richards

Got Adventurous Taste?

Just because you’re not great at something does mean you shouldn’t try it. Whether you’re just starting your running journey, trying to get back into the swing of things, or preparing for a new challenge in any part of your life, getting the courage to step out of your comfort zone is a huge first step. And with the right soundtrack, maybe things can be a little easier. In this episode of The Runcast, John Richards shares songs from Tunde Adebimpe, Matt Berninger, Sparks and more to help you push yourself a little to feel better about life and the road ahead.

Soft Loft - “Leave the Light On”
Momma - “I Want You (Fever)”
Indigo De Souza - “Heartthrob”
Dazy - “Pay No Mind (To the Signs)”
Deep Sea Diver - “Shovel”
Tunde Adebimpe - “Drop”
Miki Berenyi Trio - “Big I Am”
Cults - “Crybaby”
Matt Berninger - “Bonnet of Pins”
Preoccupations - “Focus”
Sparks - “Do Things My Own Way”
Sea Lemon - “Stay”
The Weather Station - “Window”
Girl and Girl - “Okay”
Sharon Van Etten - “Idiot Box”

Contact us at runcast@kexp.org.

Just because you&rsquo;re not great at something does mean you shouldn&rsquo;t try it. Whether you&rsquo;re just starting your running journey, trying to get back into the swing of things, or preparing for a new challenge in any part of your life, getting the courage to step out of your comfort zone is a huge first step. And with the right soundtrack, maybe things can be a little easier. In this episode of The Runcast, John Richards shares songs from Tunde Adebimpe, Matt Berninger, Sparks and more to help you push yourself a little to feel better about life and the road ahead.
Soft Loft - &ldquo;Leave the Light On&rdquo; Momma - &ldquo;I Want You (Fever)&rdquo; Indigo De Souza - &ldquo;Heartthrob&rdquo; Dazy - &ldquo;Pay No Mind (To the Signs)&rdquo; Deep Sea Diver - &ldquo;Shovel&rdquo; Tunde Adebimpe - &ldquo;Drop&rdquo; Miki Berenyi Trio - &ldquo;Big I Am&rdquo; Cults - &ldquo;Crybaby&rdquo; Matt Berninger - &ldquo;Bonnet of Pins&rdquo; Preoccupations - &ldquo;Focus&rdquo; Sparks - &ldquo;Do Things My Own Way&rdquo; Sea Lemon - &ldquo;Stay&rdquo; The Weather Station - &ldquo;Window&rdquo; Girl and Girl - &ldquo;Okay&rdquo; Sharon Van Etten - &ldquo;Idiot Box&rdquo;
Contact us at <a href="mailto:runcast@kexp.org" data-stringify-link="mailto:runcast@kexp.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu">runcast@kexp.org</a>.

The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast

The Runcast is back! DJ John Richards kicks off season four with new messages, motivation and most importantly GREAT music from the likes of Ben Gibbard, Sharon Van Etten, Deep Sea Diver and many more. Remember, one run can change your day, many runs can change your life. Let's get running!

Barry Can’t Swim - “Kimpton”
Yannis & the Yaw - “Rain Can’t Reach Us”
Tunde Adebimpe - “Magnetic”
Markus Nikolaus - “Enjoy the Pain”
Sea Lemon feat. Ben Gibbard - “Crystals”
Sharon Van Etten - “Southern Life”
Maz - “Kiss Kiss Boom”
Ribbon Skirt - “Cellophane”
Deep Sea Diver - “Billboard Heart”
Blondshell - “T&A”
The Convenience - “I Got Exactly What I Wanted”
Hamilton Leithauser - “Knockin Heart”
Waves Crashing - “Parts of Me”
Adwaith - “Miliwn”
Goat - “Nimerudi”
Martin Luke Brown - “This is Me Now”

Contact us at runcast@kexp.org.

The Runcast is back! DJ John Richards kicks off season four with new messages, motivation and most importantly GREAT music from the likes of Ben Gibbard, Sharon Van Etten, Deep Sea Diver and many more. Remember, one run can change your day, many runs can change your life. Let's get running!
Barry Can&rsquo;t Swim - &ldquo;Kimpton&rdquo; Yannis &amp; the Yaw - &ldquo;Rain Can&rsquo;t Reach Us&rdquo; Tunde Adebimpe - &ldquo;Magnetic&rdquo; Markus Nikolaus - &ldquo;Enjoy the Pain&rdquo; Sea Lemon feat. Ben Gibbard - &ldquo;Crystals&rdquo; Sharon Van Etten - &ldquo;Southern Life&rdquo; Maz - &ldquo;Kiss Kiss Boom&rdquo; Ribbon Skirt - &ldquo;Cellophane&rdquo; Deep Sea Diver - &ldquo;Billboard Heart&rdquo; Blondshell - &ldquo;T&amp;A&rdquo; The Convenience - &ldquo;I Got Exactly What I Wanted&rdquo; Hamilton Leithauser - &ldquo;Knockin Heart&rdquo; Waves Crashing - &ldquo;Parts of Me&rdquo; Adwaith - &ldquo;Miliwn&rdquo; Goat - &ldquo;Nimerudi&rdquo; Martin Luke Brown - &ldquo;This is Me Now&rdquo;
Contact us at <a href="mailto:runcast@kexp.org" data-stringify-link="mailto:runcast@kexp.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu">runcast@kexp.org</a>.

The "ENJOY THE PAIN" Runcast

The Runcast is back for season four! John Richards has some great mixes to inspire and motivate you on your run while discovering new music. As always, you can expect a new mix every two weeks. We’ll have a guest mix from DJ Kevin Cole, exclusive tracks from live on KEXP sessions, and so much more. We can’t wait to share it all with you.

We love hearing about how you use The Runcast, so while we’re getting ready for the new season, feel free to reach out at runcast@kexp.org. Keep running, and see you soon!

New episodes start on Friday, May 30.

The Runcast is back for season four! John Richards has some great mixes to inspire and motivate you on your run while discovering new music. As always, you can expect a new mix every two weeks. We&rsquo;ll have a guest mix from DJ Kevin Cole, exclusive tracks from live on KEXP sessions, and so much more. We can&rsquo;t wait to share it all with you.
We love hearing about how you use The Runcast, so while we&rsquo;re getting ready for the new season, feel free to reach out at <a href="mailto:runcast@kexp.org" data-stringify-link="mailto:runcast@kexp.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" aria-haspopup="menu">runcast@kexp.org</a>. Keep running, and see you soon!
New episodes start on Friday, May 30.

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