The Runcast with John Richards
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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...
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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....
Running Through the Airport Runcast
In this episode, we talked about how the runcast changed one listener's life, John's three rules to running, plus inspirational music from Yves Tumor,...
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, Melena...
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...
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 fro...
The Nation of Language Sandwich Runcast
A beats-heavy listen featuring a nation of beats in the language of running. We start and end with tracks from the great Nation of Language, hence the...
Run For Your Life Runcast
DJ Kevin Cole guest hosts this edition of the Runcast with life-affirming songs and words to inspire, motivate, and help you discover great new music...
The “It’ll Be Alright, Don’t Give Up on Running For Yourself” Runcast Runtacular
This banger filled episode is here to remind you that it is normal to stop running and stop caring about yourself, but don’t give up, and don’t give i...
The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast
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 "ENJOY THE PAIN" 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 Gibba...
The Runcast Season 4: Coming 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...
The Marathon Runcast of 2024
This Marathon Runcast has you covered, whether you're embarking on a 26.2-mile journey or accomplishing a different kind of marathon. We're grateful t...
The Dappled Light Runcast
We could not describe The Runcast better than Steve in Santa Rosa who says, "The music was an awesome match for a rural Sonoma County morning. The dap...
The Shoegaze Runcast
It's our first-ever Shoegaze-themed Runcast, featuring songs picked by, and some even written by, Greg Bertens of Film School. In this episode he expl...
The Diplo Runcast
DJ, producer, AND runner Diplo joins The Runcast to share his thoughts on how DJing compares to running a marathon, how running affects his mental hea...
The "Pacific Notions" Edition of The Runcast
DJ Alex guest curates a special "Pacific Notions" edition of The Runcast with a mix of ambient, neo-classical, post-rock, jazz, and blissful electroni...
The Jon Beavis of IDLES Runcast
Inspiration from the hardest hitting drummer in music, Jon Beavis of IDLES, featuring motivation and insight on running, as well as a Runcast curated...
The "Dogs, We Don't Deserve Them" Runcast
John Richards is back to fuel your run with messages about dogs, plus great music from Nilufer Yanya, Ride, Nada Surf and.. SQUIRREL!!!
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Overtaking Your Shadow
Guest host DJ Kevin Cole brings you an uplifting mix of music from all over the world. Discover new music and power your run at the same time, all whi...
The Loved Ones Runcast
With this vibed-out mix of music and motivation, John brings you advice on how to power through tough runs with the help of those you love.
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The “Be An Ally” Runcast
On our first Runcast of 2024, John spotlights how dangerous it can be for women and female identifying runners to simply go out for a run, and what it...
The Runcast Season 3: Coming May 31
Mark your calendars because The Runcast is returning! Season 3 arrives right here on May 31, 2024.
The new season will feature guest mixes, int...
Introducing "In Our Headphones"
Introducing KEXP’s newest music discovery podcast. In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs and M...
Explore KEXP Podcasts!
During KEXP’s fall fund drive, discover the variety of music podcasts we produce at KEXP and hear some of our favorite clips from each one. We’re than...
Running to Add Life to Your Days
To close out Season 2 of The Runcast, John Richards brings you a marathon mix of 53 songs filled with hope and inspiration to get you moving. Plus, a...
Free Your Mind and Daydream with LP Giobbi
This Runcast features a guest curator! Joining John Richards on this episode is DJ, producer, musician, activist AND runner LP Giobbi. She shares insi...
Running Into Purpose
Songs and messages from John Richards and your favorite artists fueled with inspiration and emotion…(inspirmotion?) to keep you moving whether you run...
Ragnar 2023: No Sleep Till Langley
Join the KEXP Radioheads as we take you 200 miles through forests, over mountains, and along the sea. We’ll bring you along throughout this podcast wi...
Do Your Best, Don't Stress
A runcast featuring notes of inspiration from runners hitting the trail locally in Seattle, as well as from the Hudson Valley rail trails and some sce...
Untangling Through Movement
A story that took 53.9 miles and 112,004 steps to complete, how movement helps us work through conflict, and a shoutout to all the walkers out there....
Keep Up the Good Work
DJ and runner Kevin Cole guest hosts this episode of the Runcast providing a motivating soundtrack for discovery--musical discovery and self-discovery...
Running Up That Hill
On a runcast that starts meditative and then ROCKS OUT, John shares his secret to running up hills (it's funny!) along with songs to motivate you as y...
For Whatever Holds The Sacred
Inspirational music and messages to lift you up wherever you are on your running journey.
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Running to Heal and Motivate
Host John Richards kicks off the new season of The Runcast with songs and messages of hope, inspiring you to run to heal.
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The Runcast Season 2: Coming May 12
The Runcast is back! Season 2 arrives right here on May 12, 2023.
In the meantime, you can revisit previous episodes, check out KEXP's other po...
50 Years of Hip-Hop: Coming February 1
A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our wor...
The Marathon Confessional
The Runcast’s Season 1 finale brings you an incredible lineup of songs and inspirational quotes from the heart and mind of DJ and runner John Richards...
Mainline Melody Motivational Mixtape to Fix a Grey Commute
A running mixtape of motivational songs from our hearts to yours, featuring a portion of our favorite songs to run to this year.
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Running to Hope
Inspiring stories, infused with hope, of listeners sharing what this Runcast means to them. One who runs to keep illness at bay. Another who just said...
Once You Run One Step, You're a Runner
Songs to get you inspired to run, no matter what kind of run you are on, because once you take that first step, well, you're a runner and you are not...