3. Behind the Scenes in the Broadcast Booth

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3. Behind the Scenes in the Broadcast Booth

FromNobody Asked Us with Des & Kara

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Jan 12, 2023

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In this episode, Des and Kara take you behind the scenes in the broadcast booth including how they both got into it and the good, the bad, and the really-freaking-hard about making it behind the mic.

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Jan 12, 2023

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Once competitors and Olympic teammates, now friends and podcast partners, Des Linden and Kara Goucher share their hot takes about all things running with a little bit of life-stuff sprinkled in too. Come for the insights on running and stay for the inspiration from two legends in the sport. No filter needed.

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1. So It Begins...: Once competitors and fellow Olympic teammates, now friends and podcast partners, Kara and Des get to know each other in this first episode. I promise you will learn something new about them both! by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
69 min listen
5. Two Introverts and a Podcast: What do Celestial Seasonings, fried eggs, and a bird with a backpack all have in common? Find out in this episode where you get to learn about how two introverts - Des and Kara - navigate the world of running celebrity, social media, broadcasting and... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
61 min listen
6. Fast Times and Shoe Tech: In this episode, Des and Kara give their reactions on the indoor track season including the NB Indoor Grand Prix, Millrose Games, and the US Championships in Albuquerque. They talk about the implications of recent mind-blowing times on the future of... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
62 min listen
3. Behind the Scenes in the Broadcast Booth: In this episode, Des and Kara take you behind the scenes in the broadcast booth including how they both got into it and the good, the bad, and the really-freaking-hard about making it behind the mic. by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
62 min listen
2. Orlando vs Chattanooga and More Hot Takes: Des and Kara share their hot (or perhaps medium?) takes on current events in the world of marathoning. Hear their opinions on the location of the Olympic Marathon Trials, the US Marathon Champs at CIM, Eliud Kipchoge doing Boston and so much more.... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
61 min listen
4. A Chat with Lauren Fleshman: In this episode, Des and Kara welcome their first guest - Lauren Fleshman. Lauren is a 4x individual NCAA champion and 2x US national champion. She placed 7th at the World Championships in the 5000m and is now a NY Times best-selling author. Her book... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
57 min listen
8. Kara Interviews Des on Her Book: Choosing to Run: In this episode, Kara interviews Des on her new book . The book tells the story of Des's 2018 Boston Marathon victory, woven together beautifully with the story of her life. In it, she reveals harrowing details about the 9 months prior to the... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
60 min listen
15. US Track Championships, A Preview Show: Swifties and track nerds rise up! Fans of the Notorious B.I.G too. Oh, and lovers of puppies and those with July birthdays... this episode is for all of you! Kara recaps her experience at the Taylor Swift concert in Minneapolis. Des talks about... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
60 min listen
14. The People Behind the Athlete: In this episode, Des and Kara pay tribute to their support teams. As an athlete, you can't do it alone. It takes a village... you need agents, sponsors, coaches, family, medical providers, pacers, teammates, and, for Des and Kara, their husbands... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
65 min listen
12. A Chat with Trey Hardee: You might think that two marathoners and a decathlete have nothing in common, and well, you'd be wrong. There's broadcasting, photo shoots, national teams, doggos, track 1500s, and eventually marathons too(?). On this episode, 2 x World Champion and... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
95 min listen
2.2. The Houston Recap Show: Apollo 13 may have had a problem, but the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon DOES NOT. What a freaking amazing race with so many implications for the Olympic Marathon Trials! Des was on the call in the booth, and Kara was following along from home. In... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
68 min listen
7. Des Interviews Kara on The Longest Race: In this episode, Des interviews Kara on her new book The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team. You will have to listen and read to learn more, but Des and Kara talk about several... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
58 min listen
9. Behind the Scenes at the Olympics: In this episode, Des and Kara take you behind the scenes at the Olympics. Both Des and Kara have raced there twice. They share what it was like achieving their lifelong dreams and then living it out under all of the pressure of the Games. Spoiler... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
59 min listen
17. Petty Criticism and Pets: No... we aren't talking about petty criticism about pets, but rather pets as the perfect antidote for petty criticism while in the public eye. Des and Kara start by commiserating over what it's like to face public criticism and how it's evolved both... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
58 min listen
11. Boston, London and a Day in the Life: This episode has a little something for everyone. Des and Kara start by swapping medical war stories including the backstory behind Des's recent hand injury. Spoiler alert: She nearly lost her thumb in a boating accident but is going to be ok! Then,... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
60 min listen
22. Live from Chicago!: Des and Kara kicked off marathon weekend in Chicago with a live episode from Fleet Feet Chicago. They talk about their marathon routines and strategies for pre-race prep, in-race execution, and of course, the post-race party. Come for the usual,... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
60 min listen
20. Not Your Average World Champs Recap: This is Des and Kara at their finest, like listening in on two best friends shooting the s**t about their favorite sport. Yes, the recent World Championships in Budapest is the backdrop for the discussion, but they weave in so much more than just... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
74 min listen
13. The State of the Sport: Listeners keep saying that the title is wrong, that everyone asked Des and Kara to start a podcast. That may or may not be true, but one thing that is definitely true: USATF and World Athletics didn't ask for this episode. They won't be listening even... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
57 min listen
19. Behind the Scenes of Drug Testing: This is fun one. Recorded a few weeks ago, Des and Kara start with a mini-preview of the World Championships in Budapest, which is even more interesting now that we know the results. Then, they turn to an in-depth discussion of what it's like to be in... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
64 min listen
24. The Freshy Fresh NYC Marathon Recap Episode: Just a few hours after the conclusion of the elite races, Des and Kara jumped on the mics to recap all of the action at the TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday. To call this episode "pure fire" would be a gross understatement AND STILL perhaps the best... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
68 min listen
23. Behind the Scenes of Des's Masters Record in Chicago: What's better? Sex or two Nobody Asked Us episodes in 4 days?!? It's a trick question because the correct answer is listening to this new episode while munching on a Nerds rope. This episode starts by going a little off the rails but quickly gets back... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
73 min listen
18. The Controversy Episode: You can't have a Nobody Asked Us episode without a pet update. In the intro, Des gives in an update on her puppy Rivers, and Kara details the history that led to a Bearded Dragon joining the Goucher household. Hi ! Then, Des and Kara wade into the... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
62 min listen
2.5. Olympic Marathon Trials Redux, Sober Version: Des and Kara got the message. You like it when they are a little bit tipsy... ok, maybe a lot tipsy. In this episode, you will learn that they questioned whether or not to post the last one because of the drinks involved. (Editor's note: you're... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
71 min listen
25. The Dead Horse Episode: No horses were harmed in the making of this episode. This one starts off innocently enough with Des providing details of her recent trip to Japan, including the recovery tool she rediscovered on the journey that has surely been abandoned again by now.... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
74 min listen
21. Chicago Preview and Podcast Smorgasbord: This episode is the runner's equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet. There's a little bit of everything, just please go easy on the corn and tomatoes. Des and Kara start with a recap of the Diamond League Final at the Prefontaine Classic, covering... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
66 min listen
27. Year in Review (aka the S**t Show Episode): It's been an amazing first year for the Nobody Asked Us Podcast with Des and Kara... 27 episodes, nearly 1 million downloads, 2 new friends and 1 sassy intro song. Are Des and Kara close friends now because of the pod or in spite of it? I think we... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
63 min listen
2.6. The Grab Bag, aka the Freudian Slip(s) Episode: Calling all track nerds to reach in and grab a topic of your choosing. From indoor racing to Olympic standards and field sizes to the new long jump rules, there is something in here for any track nerd (or aspiring track nerd) in your life. We... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
66 min listen
2.3. The Mister Episode (aka the Stress Eating Episode): Des and Kara have two very special guests join this episode to talk about what it's like to play the sidekick role for an Olympic Trials race. Mr. Des Linden (aka Ryan) and Mr. Kara Goucher (aka Adam) break it all down and talk about what it's like to... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
74 min listen
26. Behind the Scenes with Mary Kate Shea, Boston Elite Athlete Coordinator: A very special guest joins the podcast this week as Mary Kate Shea sits in with Des and Kara. Mary Kate (aka MK) is the Director of Professional Athletes and Technical Support for the Boston Athletic Association (aka the BAA) and personal friend of... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
69 min listen
2.10. Behind the Scenes of the Boston Marathon in 2009, 2011, and 2018: In this LIVE episode filmed at WBUR Cityspace in Boston, Des and Kara take you behind the scenes of the 2009, 2011, and 2018 Boston Marathons for an episode that will make you both laugh and cry. In 2009, Kara finished in an agonizing 3rd place in a... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
68 min listen

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2.12. Taylor & Boston & Uniforms, Oh My!: Yes, it's been a long fortnight since the last Nobody Asked Us episode, but Taylor needed the space and so did we. This episode starts innocently enough with an off-the-rails intro and then Des and Kara reveal the clandestine use of four contest... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.11. The Freshy Fresh Boston Marathon 2024 Recap Episode: You asked for it, and you are getting it! Des and Kara recorded this freshy fresh Boston Marathon recap at 10:15 pm on Marathon Monday after just enough beers. The most important detail, perhaps, is that they shut down the bar at the end of this one.... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.10. Behind the Scenes of the Boston Marathon in 2009, 2011, and 2018: In this LIVE episode filmed at WBUR Cityspace in Boston, Des and Kara take you behind the scenes of the 2009, 2011, and 2018 Boston Marathons for an episode that will make you both laugh and cry. In 2009, Kara finished in an agonizing 3rd place in a... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.9. The Never Underestimate Women Episode: "This race is too hard for women. They are simply not tough enough to do it, and I get to say that for as long as it takes until someone proves me wrong." - Lazarus Lake, Race Director for the Barkley Marathons. Enter Jasmin Paris. Sorry Lazarus. But... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.8. The Space Between: "The space between; The tears we cry; Is the laughter that keeps us coming back for more." - Dave Mathews Band The episode is a tribute to the spaces between and most certainly the laughter that comes with them... the space between the indoor season... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.7. The World Indoor Recap + Contracts Discussion Episode: "Haters gonna hate... potaters gonna potate." - Kara Goucher This and other "wisdom" in this new episode. Des and Kara recap an exciting World Indoor meet in Glasgow where the US brought home a truckload of middle distance and distance medals... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.6. The Grab Bag, aka the Freudian Slip(s) Episode: Calling all track nerds to reach in and grab a topic of your choosing. From indoor racing to Olympic standards and field sizes to the new long jump rules, there is something in here for any track nerd (or aspiring track nerd) in your life. We... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
66 min listen
2.5. Olympic Marathon Trials Redux, Sober Version: Des and Kara got the message. You like it when they are a little bit tipsy... ok, maybe a lot tipsy. In this episode, you will learn that they questioned whether or not to post the last one because of the drinks involved. (Editor's note: you're... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
71 min listen
2.4. The Freshy Fresh Olympic Marathon Trials Recap Episode: The most important thing for you to know about this episode was that it was recorded on the patio of a bar at 7:46 pm on the night of the Olympic Marathon Trials with (multiple) beers in hand. The result is uncut podcast and YouTube gold from two... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.3. The Mister Episode (aka the Stress Eating Episode): Des and Kara have two very special guests join this episode to talk about what it's like to play the sidekick role for an Olympic Trials race. Mr. Des Linden (aka Ryan) and Mr. Kara Goucher (aka Adam) break it all down and talk about what it's like to... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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2.2. The Houston Recap Show: Apollo 13 may have had a problem, but the Houston Marathon and Half Marathon DOES NOT. What a freaking amazing race with so many implications for the Olympic Marathon Trials! Des was on the call in the booth, and Kara was following along from home. In... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
68 min listen
2.1. The Trials are Hard S**t Episode: New year, new season... Des and Kara are back for more in 2024! This is a fun one with the perfect mix of behind-the-scenes intel and the usual off-the-rails banter for which these two are known. Since no one else is talking about it yet, Des and Kara... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
67 min listen
27. Year in Review (aka the S**t Show Episode): It's been an amazing first year for the Nobody Asked Us Podcast with Des and Kara... 27 episodes, nearly 1 million downloads, 2 new friends and 1 sassy intro song. Are Des and Kara close friends now because of the pod or in spite of it? I think we... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
63 min listen
26. Behind the Scenes with Mary Kate Shea, Boston Elite Athlete Coordinator: A very special guest joins the podcast this week as Mary Kate Shea sits in with Des and Kara. Mary Kate (aka MK) is the Director of Professional Athletes and Technical Support for the Boston Athletic Association (aka the BAA) and personal friend of... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
69 min listen
25. The Dead Horse Episode: No horses were harmed in the making of this episode. This one starts off innocently enough with Des providing details of her recent trip to Japan, including the recovery tool she rediscovered on the journey that has surely been abandoned again by now.... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
74 min listen
24. The Freshy Fresh NYC Marathon Recap Episode: Just a few hours after the conclusion of the elite races, Des and Kara jumped on the mics to recap all of the action at the TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday. To call this episode "pure fire" would be a gross understatement AND STILL perhaps the best... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
68 min listen
23. Behind the Scenes of Des's Masters Record in Chicago: What's better? Sex or two Nobody Asked Us episodes in 4 days?!? It's a trick question because the correct answer is listening to this new episode while munching on a Nerds rope. This episode starts by going a little off the rails but quickly gets back... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
73 min listen
22. Live from Chicago!: Des and Kara kicked off marathon weekend in Chicago with a live episode from Fleet Feet Chicago. They talk about their marathon routines and strategies for pre-race prep, in-race execution, and of course, the post-race party. Come for the usual,... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
60 min listen
21. Chicago Preview and Podcast Smorgasbord: This episode is the runner's equivalent of an all-you-can-eat buffet. There's a little bit of everything, just please go easy on the corn and tomatoes. Des and Kara start with a recap of the Diamond League Final at the Prefontaine Classic, covering... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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74 min listen
19. Behind the Scenes of Drug Testing: This is fun one. Recorded a few weeks ago, Des and Kara start with a mini-preview of the World Championships in Budapest, which is even more interesting now that we know the results. Then, they turn to an in-depth discussion of what it's like to be in... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
64 min listen
18. The Controversy Episode: You can't have a Nobody Asked Us episode without a pet update. In the intro, Des gives in an update on her puppy Rivers, and Kara details the history that led to a Bearded Dragon joining the Goucher household. Hi ! Then, Des and Kara wade into the... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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17. Petty Criticism and Pets: No... we aren't talking about petty criticism about pets, but rather pets as the perfect antidote for petty criticism while in the public eye. Des and Kara start by commiserating over what it's like to face public criticism and how it's evolved both... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
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60 min listen
14. The People Behind the Athlete: In this episode, Des and Kara pay tribute to their support teams. As an athlete, you can't do it alone. It takes a village... you need agents, sponsors, coaches, family, medical providers, pacers, teammates, and, for Des and Kara, their husbands... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
65 min listen
13. The State of the Sport: Listeners keep saying that the title is wrong, that everyone asked Des and Kara to start a podcast. That may or may not be true, but one thing that is definitely true: USATF and World Athletics didn't ask for this episode. They won't be listening even... by Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara
57 min listen
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