

BeRad Podcast
BeRad Podcast
Cat Bradley, Carson Magoon, and Shirley the dog are hitting the road to have energizing conversations with athletes and awesome people around the country.
Join us as we dig beneath the surface and have meaningful conversations that make you think and feel, with fresh perspectives to give you episodes that will suck you in and leave you feeling inspired and ready to do anything. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, and catch exclusive footage of our adventures on YouTube.
Join us as we dig beneath the surface and have meaningful conversations that make you think and feel, with fresh perspectives to give you episodes that will suck you in and leave you feeling inspired and ready to do anything. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify, and catch exclusive footage of our adventures on YouTube.
Episodes
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Apr 5, 2023 • 38min
Episode 15 - The Importance of Recovery
In this episode of the BeRad Podcast, Cat and Carson talk about the recovery process Cat is currently going through. Why is she injured? What is she doing to heal this injury stemming back to 2015? Why has it taken so long for Cat to heal this injury? Listen now and learn what she has been battling through to build a successful ultrarunning career, and how she is now addressing these injuries to become the strongest athlete she can be.

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 53min
Episode 14 - Chris McDougall
In this episode of the BeRad Podcast, Cat Bradley and Chris McDougall, New York Times best-selling author of Born To Run, catch up in Kailua, Hawaii. As one of America’s most popular adventure-sport writers, with more than 2 million books in print, Chris gives some hard-to-swallow advice on being present and relates it back to his many worldwide adventures as a journalist. Tune in to hear these two life enthusiasts nerd out on all things running, community, writing, and life in Hawaii.
Check him out:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismcdougallauthor/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisMcDougallAuthor/
On his website: https://www.chrismcdougall.com/about/
Born To Run: https://www.chrismcdougall.com/buy-born-to-run-from-these-sellers/
Pre-Order Born To Run 2: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717120/born-to-run-2-by-christopher-mcdougall-and-eric-orton/?ref=PRH9501E2E1E407&aid=26436&linkid=PRH9501E2E1E407
Running With Sherman: https://www.chrismcdougall.com/running-with-sherman/

Mar 1, 2023 • 1h 20min
Episode 13 - Zoë Rom
On this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with the editor and chief at Trail Running Magazine and overall badass, Zoë Rom. They review some of the present disparities of opportunity in trail running, how to cope with hate messages on social media, and the toll of being a spokesperson for necessary change. Tune in to hear how Cat and Zoe relish in their shared imperfections and experiences.
Find Zoë:
On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrot_flowers_z/?hl=en
At TrailRunner Magazine: https://www.trailrunnermag.com/byline/zoe-rom/

Feb 15, 2023 • 41min
Episode 12 - Tarawera 100 Recap
Cat Bradley and Carson Magoon just returned from what some might call a psychotic adventure, where Cat DNF’ed and Carson had a hell of a first-time time pacing. This episode is not for the faint-hearted and goes into detail about what really went down at the Tarawera 100 miler in New Zealand. They dive into why Cat was pulled from the race and how they plan to arrive at the next race ready to charge. Tune in to hear what the life of a professional ultra-runner is really like, and the challenges that Cat had to overcome at this competitive stage.
Find Cat:
On her website: https://www.catberad.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catberad/?hl=en
On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeRadChannel
Find Carson:
On his website: https://www.carsonmagoon.com/home
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonmagoon/?hl=en

Feb 1, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode 11 - Nick Symmonds
In this episode of the BeRad Podcast, Cat Bradley and Nick Symmonds kick back and have a blast talking about life, running, and dreaming big. Nick is a two-time olympian and six-time US National Champion in the 800-meter run. Nick comes at life with the same energy as his running. Whether he is making viral YouTube videos, growing new companies like RunGum, or preparing for his next physical challenge, Nick Symmonds is charging through life with enough energy to get everyone on Youtube excited. Tune in now, and hear how Cat and Nick are similar in their enthusiasm for life and how they are focusing their efforts.
Links:
Nick Symmonds website: https://nicksymmonds.com/
Instagram @nicksymmonds https://www.instagram.com/nicksymmonds/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.symmonds
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXJQ2GQh4BoRuAEkteU0Wg
Nick Symmonds Too: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickSymmondsToo
Rungum: https://rungum.com/
Nick Symmonds Fitness App: https://playbookapp.io/creators/nick-symmonds
TRE Tradeshow: https://www.therunningevent.com/

Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 22min
Episode 10 - Zach Bitter
Elite ultrarunner Zach Bitter and Cat Bradley sit down and get into the details of his hyper-successful running career, lifestyle, and passions. In 2019, Zach broke world records in the 100-mile and 12-hour running events, completing 100 miles in 11:19, and kept running to break the 12-hour record with 104.8 miles. Zach is well known for pushing the boundaries of the sport while experimenting with fuel sources to optimize his performance. He discusses where his focus lies while undertaking huge challenges and maintaining his position at the top of the sport. Tune in to hear Cat and Zach nerd out about the nitty-gritty of ultra-marathon running.
Check out Zach’s podcast Human Performance Outliers (HPO) here: https://zachbitter.com/hpo
His website: https://zachbitter.com/
Sign up for his newsletter: https://zachbitter.com/newsletter

Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 21min
Episode 9 - Laird Hamilton and Gabby Reece
In this episode of BeRad The Podcast, Cat sits down with Laird Hamilton - the most influential waterman of our time, and Gabby Reece - the force behind his long career while still spearheading her own business in health and wellness. These two high-achieving individuals talk about their relationship with sport, the community in Hawaii, work, family, and their relationship with each other. Gabby and Laird do it all and manage to find beauty in the heart of the grind. Tune in to hear how this power couple makes the most out of life.
Check out Lairds website: https://lairdhamilton.com/
And Gabby’s website: https://www.gabriellereece.com/
Gabby has a podcast too! Check it out here: https://www.gabriellereece.com/all-episode-snapshot/

Dec 21, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode 8 - Allie Kieffer
On this episode of BeRad the Podcast, Cat sits down with Allie Kieffer, a 2:28 marathoner and one of the most influential voices in women's distance running. Cat and Allie talk about the pressures of professional running as a woman, her rise to fame and influence in professional athletics, and the running industry as a whole. She runs fast and parties hard. Allie is one of a kind. Tune in to find out more about Allie Kieffer.
Learn more about Allie:
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiefferallie/
On her website: https://www.allieland.com/

Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 9min
Episode 7 - Ryan Van Duzer
On this episode of BeRad the Podcast, Cat sits down with legendary TV show host, cyclist, YouTuber, storyteller, and sometimes ultra runner, Ryan Van Duzer. In this action-packed hour, Cat and Duzer talk about what freedom means to him, his bike adventuring riding from Honduras back home to Boulder, his love of being outdoors, and what makes him just a little bit different. Join us by tuning in to this podcast to hear the wise advice of this lifelong adventure-seeker.
Check out Duzer:
On his website: https://www.duzertv.com/#intro
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duzer/
In his book, The Long Way Home: https://www.prioritybicycles.com/products/ryan-van-duzer-book
On his Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Duzaster?app=desktop&sub_confirmation=1
And check out Moss.Earth Carbon carbon offsets here: https://moss.earth/
Check out Cat Bradley:
On her website: https://www.catberad.com/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catberad/?hl=en
On the BeRad Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BeRadChannel

Nov 23, 2022 • 1h 1min
Episode 6 - Anton Krupicka
Cat Bradley sits down with accomplished ultrarunner Anton Krupicka for a conversation about the world of ultrarunning and how both of their lives have been shaped by the sport. With back-to-back wins at Leadville in 2006 and 2007 at the beginning of his ultrarunning career and many competitive wins and podium finishes since then, Anton Krupicka’s running career is nothing short of amazing. He is not only a fast runner, though. “known for his long hair and beard as well as his minimalist approach to life,”-(the internet) Anton shares what makes him strive to accomplish great things and the story of his long career as an all-around mountain athlete, from injury to triumphs, and everything in between!
Check out Anton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antonkrupicka/?hl=en
Check out Anton’s website: http://antonkrupicka.com/
Follow Anton, who will compete at the Ultra-Trail Cape Town, November 25th-27th 2022! https://www.ultratrailcapetown.com/
Return to Leadville - The Evolution of Anton Krupicka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx-0SL25cZQ