# 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.

## 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](https://59182682-80e0-43c9-81e0-0c35400a0254.libsyn.com/210-behind-the-scenes-of-the-boston-marathon-in-2009-2011-and-2018) (2024-04-13): 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. Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2I4LVHKGhkkVPyJjHjHI1l), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-scenes-of-the-boston-marathon-in/id1664629953?i=1000652345685), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqXG74zaBlM)
- [4.37. Chasing the American Record with Clayton Young](https://59182682-80e0-43c9-81e0-0c35400a0254.libsyn.com/437-chasing-the-american-record-with-clayton-young) (2026-09-02): A long interview with Olympic marathoner Clayton Young about his background, his training group in Provo under Ed Eyestone, and his Chicago plans. Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OwDSoLVYVkrvcGBQbXxvV), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-the-american-record-with-clayton-young/id1664629953?i=1000787429079), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNiGXSKWi2g)
- [4. A Chat with Lauren Fleshman](https://59182682-80e0-43c9-81e0-0c35400a0254.libsyn.com/4-a-chat-with-lauren-fleshman) (2023-01-31): The show's first guest, Lauren Fleshman, talks about her book Good for a Girl, college food culture and women's racing uniforms. Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E8q8kyy5kf9xtZZKhiIg8), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-chat-with-lauren-fleshman/id1664629953?i=1000597423519), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9K-_zTsjmU)

## 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
- Jess McClain, "4.48. Freshy Fresh on NYC 2026 featuring Jess McClain!" (2026-11-04) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/66XLavq97yBwmr0dteGmcB), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freshy-fresh-on-nyc-2026-featuring-jess-mcclain/id1664629953?i=1000799734949), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRR-9sne3cI)
- Clayton Young, "4.45. Freshy Fresh from Chicago 2026 featuring Clayton Young!" (2026-10-11) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FngQD5RIVw3mxJdTRKIvJ), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freshy-fresh-from-chicago-2026-featuring-clayton-young/id1664629953?i=1000795808253), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK8Y679YU28)
- Julie Culley, "4.41. Des and Kara in DC with Olympian Julie Culley" (2026-09-25) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i3RNrgVxc9Vc1ML0cFxgx), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/des-and-kara-in-dc-with-olympian-julie-culley/id1664629953?i=1000791595129)
- Jessie Diggins, "4.35. Jessie MF Diggins!" (2026-08-19) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/3gA8Orv9KacTgSZPtqdxV1), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jessie-mf-diggins/id1664629953?i=1000784267434), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2dJGl6k6Y)
- Brandon Miller, "4.34. A Chat with Brandon Miller!" (2026-08-12) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4C5EXj1N2VWUP6wlalJqM1), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-chat-with-brandon-miller/id1664629953?i=1000782913777), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkVTlqG7wM)
- Dakotah Popehn, "4.26. Live from Duluth featuring Dakotah Popehn (aka Des's Nemesis)" (2026-06-24) Listen: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dJ4bMfXQ7Km8WyMD4VMok), [Apple](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-duluth-featuring-dakotah-popehn-aka-dess-nemesis/id1664629953?i=1000774015400)

## Facts
- Episodes: 163
- Latest episode: 2026-11-11
- Apple Podcasts Running chart, Nov 12, 2026: #1 US, #21 UK, #2 Canada, #21 Australia.
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68gjR5AX6S81rZCqCgYhCc
- Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-asked-us-with-des-kara/id1664629953
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nobodyaskedus
- RSS: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/455619/destinations/3833748.xml

Checked 2026-11-12. Source: https://runningpodcasts.com/shows/nobody-asked-us/