Nobody Asked Us
Nobody Asked Us is a podcast about pro running and track hosted by Des Linden and Kara Goucher. Co-host chat between two former Olympians with occasional guest interviews and live recordings, usually 55 to 85 minutes, released about weekly.
- Episodes
- 163
- Since
- 2023
- Last 6 months
- 30 episodes
- Latest
- Nov 11, 2026
What it is
Two former Olympic teammates talk through the week in pro running: marathon majors, Diamond League meets, doping cases and the arguments runners are having online. Each episode mixes that news with personal catch-up and the hosts' own racing. It suits listeners who follow elite results and want them discussed by people who raced at that level.
Why listen
- Post-race episodes recorded within hours of the Boston, Chicago and NYC marathons, sometimes with a podium finisher on the line.
- First-hand race reports from Des Linden's own events, including the Marathon des Sables and her first 100-miler at Javelina Jundred.
- Kara Goucher brings a broadcaster's view from calling the world feed at big-city marathons and track meets.
Start here
- 2.10. Behind the Scenes of the Boston Marathon in 2009, 2011, and 2018 Apr 13, 2024 Spotify · Apple · YouTube
Recorded live in Boston, Des and Kara watch footage and retell Kara's 3rd place in 2009, Des's 2nd place in 2011, and Des's 2018 win. - 4.37. Chasing the American Record with Clayton Young Sep 2, 2026 Spotify · Apple · YouTube
A long interview with Olympic marathoner Clayton Young about his background, his training group in Provo under Ed Eyestone, and his Chicago plans. - 4. A Chat with Lauren Fleshman Jan 31, 2023 Spotify · Apple · YouTube
The show's first guest, Lauren Fleshman, talks about her book Good for a Girl, college food culture and women's racing uniforms.
Hosts
- Des Linden Olympic marathoner and former Olympic teammate of Kara Goucher; recent episodes cover her move into ultra and stage racing.
- Kara Goucher Olympian and former Olympic teammate of Des Linden who now commentates major races on TV broadcasts.
Recent guests
| Guest | Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jess McClain | 4.48. Freshy Fresh on NYC 2026 featuring Jess McClain! Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Clayton Young | 4.45. Freshy Fresh from Chicago 2026 featuring Clayton Young! Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Julie Culley | 4.41. Des and Kara in DC with Olympian Julie Culley Spotify · Apple | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Jessie Diggins | 4.35. Jessie MF Diggins! Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Brandon Miller | 4.34. A Chat with Brandon Miller! Spotify · Apple · YouTube | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Dakotah Popehn | 4.26. Live from Duluth featuring Dakotah Popehn (aka Des's Nemesis) Spotify · Apple | Jun 24, 2026 |
Good for
- marathon major reactions
- pro track news
- elite runner stories
Listen
Apple Podcasts Running chart, Nov 12, 2026: #1 US, #21 UK, #2 Canada, #21 Australia. All charts
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