The Drop
The Drop is a running podcast from Believe in the Run, hosted by Thomas Neuberger, Robbe Reddinger, and Meaghan Murray. It covers running topics along with pop culture, pigeons, and trash picking in Baltimore. The hosts interview elite athletes, industry insiders, musicians, coaches, and more. They also share their own running experiences, favorite shoes, and gear.
Episodes
474 | Nike Pegasus Plus 2, Falmouth Recap, Ramen and Hot Dogs
The Megs ran the Falmouth Road Race with Asics while Thomas tapped into his culinary side with some hot dog ramen (sounds delicious). We also dive into the Nike Pegasus Plus 2, which features an all new Air Zoom unit in the forefoot. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built around your sleep position and preferences — so you wake up recovered and ready to run. W
The Dirt Division E043 | Mount to Coast M1, Strava, and E-Bikes (ft. Jared Smith, Hoka PLM)
Taylor and Alex dig into multiple topics this week including their personal tendencies when it comes to Strava, thoughts on E-bikes, and wrap up with a conversation about the new Mount to Coast M1.Guest: Jared Smith is Hoka's Senior Product Line Manager. He and Taylor talk about his history with Hoka, the current "technical" terrain lineup that includes the upcoming Tecton X 4, plus
473 | Most Overrated and Underrated Running Shoes of 2026 (So Far), Blood Doping, It's It Ice Cream
We don't have a shoe to highlight this week, so we thought we'd give you our picks for the most overrated and underrated running shoes of 2026 (so far). Meg also gives her top 5 picks for race day shoes, which may surprise you. We also discuss the latest blood doping scandal in running and Thomas proposes a novel idea to catch them if you can. Plus- shout-out to It's-It ice cream sandw
The Dirt Division E042 | Merrell, Beast of Big Creek, & Coffee
Long time trail reviewer, Sam Edgin, joins Alex and Taylor this week to talk about his experience at The Beast of Big Creek with Merrell...after they talk about coffee that is. Sam gives insight on the event, beta on an upcoming 2027 Merrell trail shoe, and much more.Näak Nutrition: The Drop Listeners can get 15% off any Näak products by using code BITR15. Näak is a nutrition brand the leverages n
472 | Hoka Tecton X 4, Summer GRIT Recap With Ranch Dressing
Turns out that Thomas doesn't like ranch dressing, which would get you excommunicated from Guy Fieri's cruise line in a matter of minutes. No worries, you can head over to Estes Park and hang with him and Taylor as they take on the trails in the upcoming Hoka Tecton X 4, improved in all the right places over the last version. Congrats again to all our Summer GRIT participants, and to the w
The Dirt Division E041 | Budget Trail Running Kit, Hoka Tecton X 4, Believe Basecamp
This week, Alex posed a challenge to pick out a budget-friendly trail running kit. They give insight on how to shop, things to look for, etc. Outside of that conversation they talk about about a special Rocky Mountain mission for Taylor and Thomas as well as the upcoming Hoka Tecton X 4.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Näak Nutrition: The Drop Listeners can get 15% off any Näak products by using code BITR15.
471 | Josh Kerr (Re-Release)
We watched Josh break the world-record last month, and we went back and listed to our original conversation with him back in 2023. It's worth a re-release. We hope you enjoy. From the original episode: He won the 5th Avenue Mile two weeks after he took down Jakob Ingebrigtsen on the sport's biggest stage, outkicking him en route to a world title in the 1500m. And now he's a guest on the greatest p
470 | Hylo Impact 2, Obsession, Bring Back Buttons
Be careful what you wish for, or your girlfriend might love the Boston Marathon more than anything else in the whole world. In our case, we're already obsessed with running so we can't get any crazier. We recap GRIT standings before dipping into our experience driving an electric car and wishing we had knobs and buttons again. We also preview the Hylo Impact 2, a new version of the daily trainer o
The Dirt Division E040 | Obsessed July, Asics MetaFuji Trail 2 (ft. Dr. Jason Tso & Dr. Malene Lindholm)
Alex, Reese, and Taylor talk about what they are obsessed with in the month of July. Everything from minivans, to horses, to stack heights was fair game. They wrap up their conversations with early imperessions of the upcoming Asics Metafuji Trail 2.Guest: Reese chats with Dr. Jason Tso and Malene Lindholm who are conducting a study at Stanford that's focused on common genetic markers for enduranc
469 | New Balance SC Rebel v1, Thomas vs. the White Mountains, Kerr Goes Krazy
What a week for running as Josh Kerr does the unthinkable in breaking the mile world record. Thomas also does the unthinkable by attempting the Presidential Traverse in adverse conditions, but manages to make it out alive with some stories to tell. We also run down the New Balance SC Rebel v1, an all-new super trainer coming in August for $200. ASICS GRIT PARTY DETAILSWhat: 3-mile group run follow
The Dirt Division E039 | Brooks Cascadia 20, Trail Gear Trends, The Presi (ft. Sean Van Horn)
Western States and Hardrock are over. Hear the Dirt Division's thoughts on gear-related trends between the two events as well as trends in trail running gear in general this year. Alex and Taylor then talk about the Brooks Cascadia 20 and Taylor's wild ride in the White Mountains with Thomas and the Mount to Coast crew.Guest: Sean Van Horn is a mountain runner from Colorado who has experie
468 | Blue Benadum - R.A.D
Thomas and Meg sit down with Blue Benadum from R.A.D to talk about their lineup as well as his extensive history in the business, starting with his days at Nike.
467 | Topo Athletic Specter Elite, Tracksmith Eliot Ryder
We got flooded houses, dead fish in the harbor, wildfires, and grit. And we say to ourselves, what a wonderful world. July is throwing a tempter tantrum but it's all been made easier with some fantastic shoes in the way of the Topo Athletic Specter Elite and the Tracksmith Eliot Ryder. We're also looking forward to the annual Summer GRIT party, which is happening next weekend here in Balti
The Dirt Division E038 | The North Face Offtrail Ultra, Recovery pt. 2 (ft. Tommie Runz)
Reese, Alex, and Taylor first lay out their thoughts on the upcoming North Face Offtrail Ultra. Then, they round out their conversation on recovery, which inevitablyturns macro before getting to some of the gear that they use regularly for it.Guest: Tommie Runz has become a well-known runner due to his inspiring story and "stay ready" attitude. Hear about his experience getting into trai
E466 | On Headquarters in Zurich, Western States Recap
The team has reassembled back in Baltimore, but it's been a whirlwind of the past two weeks as our running adventures took us everywhere from Western States 100 to the headquarters of On and Paris fashion week. We're tired but we're here, so that's gotta count for something.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built around your sleep position and p
The Dirt Division E037 | Norda 055, Recovery (ft. Arc'teryx Athletes Kyle Richardson and Jane Maus)
The Dirt Division trio first mulls over one of the most anticipated shoes of the year, the Norda 055. Then, they dive into a two part conversation about recovery.Guest: Jane Maus and Kyle Richardson are true mountain athletes. They talk to Taylor about their draw to such terrain, background that led them there, and what it means to be supported by Arc'teryx.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSNäak Nutrition:
E465 | Wei-En Chang, JANUARY Founder
Thomas speaks with Wei-En Chang, the founder of JANUARY, a rising running shoe brand. Their first model coming to market is the Signal, their daily trainer.
E464 | Instagram Q&A, The World Cup, Summer GRIT, The Norwegian Method
Thomas and Meg are en España this week, so Robbe, Karl, and Brady came off the bench to fill their boots. They talk through the World Cup, the Norwegian Method of producing athletes, and even touch on the exorbitant number of Oreo flavors. They answer some listener questions from Instagram and celebrate the beginning of GRIT to round it out.JOIN US FOR SUMMER GRITRegistration for Summer GRIT is ri
The Dirt Division E036 | Western States 2026 (ft. Kilian Jornet and Elhousine Elazzaoui)
Alex, Taylor, and Maria (Believe in the Run's VIP) just returned from Western States. Even though they are sleep deprived, they talk about their experience at Western States.Guest: Nnormal athletes Kilian Jornet and Elhousine Elazzaoui chat with Taylor about running in the USA, Nnormal's team, as well as a sneak peek of an upcoming Nnormal Prototype shoe that Kilian used during Western Sta
E463 | Pre-Western States Weekend with Max Jolliffe
In the midst of a busy trail packed week with Broken Arrow, TrailCon, and Western States, Max Jolliffe stopped by the BITR Tahoe HQ to chat about the week so far, his upcoming race at Badwater 135, and dissecting a little bit more of the aftermath of the Satisfy Circle Pit. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNTThe temperatures are climbing up and up, which means you need more salt than you think you do. Crisp
The Dirt Division E035 | The Great American Trailapalooza (ft. Aeres Reading)
It's that time of year again. Taylor headed out to what he is coining as, "The Great American Trailapalooza". He, Reese, and Alex talk about what happens during the ten day span of Broken Arrow Skyrace, Trailcon, and Western States. Taylor, also gives a first-hand account of his experience at Broken Arrow with Nike ACG. Then, Taylor talks to Aeres Reading, a trail racing young gun, who will be liv
E462 | Drew Magaha - Mizuno Running
Thomas and Meaghan sit down with Drew Magaha, Product Manager for Mizuno USA, to talk through his running history and what the brand has in store. The gang have been running in Mizuno shoes this year that are getting green lights across the board, so keep an eye out!
E461 | Brooks Hyperion Elite 6, Topo Specter 3, Strava Sober, Western States and TrailCon
It's gonna be a busy next few weeks, so the crew locks in for an hour and a half of running talk (not really), before maybe wishing things were a little bit simpler at times. But hey, life is good becasue you're here with us. Summer is here and GRIT is coming up, so let's have some fun. We also cover our experiences in the really-fantastic Topo Athletic Specter 3 and Brooks' best race day shoe to
The Dirt Division E034 | Would You Rather (ft. Mason Coppi)
The Dirt Divison plays a game of would you rather with some questions that have a direct tie to running and some that clearly don’t.Guest: Mason Coppi has been quietly crushing on both the trails and occassionally the roads. Just in 2026 he became a USATF Trail Running Champion and qualified of the US Olympic Trials in the marathon. Taylor checks in with him as he recently signed as a Vibram athle
E460 | R.A.D Mallow, World Cup Experts, Baltimore 10 Miler Recap, Sweet Tea Brady
The World Cup is coming, so who better to talk about it than three runners who don't watch soccer? We do run, so we recap Meg's bloody experience at the Baltimore 10 Miler and Brady pissing iced tea at a 100 mile race in Ohio. We also cover the R.A.D. Mallow, another really great entry into the $150 running shoe range. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built ar
The Dirt Division E033 | Obsessed
This week the crew touches base on some gear and ideas that they are "obsessed" with. Their answers come with unsurprising range and do include some of their favorite pieces of gear right now.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Näak Nutrition: The Drop Listeners can get 15% off any Näak products by using code BITR15. Näak is a nutrition brand the leverages natural ingredients and research backed formul
E459 | Emily Abbate - Host of Hurdle Podcast
Thomas chats with Emily Abbate, host of Hurdle podcast at the Spotify Studios in NYC.
E458 | Puma Deviate Pure Nitro, Air Fryers, Robot Massages, Puppetry
Carbon-plated super shoes or air fryers or robot leg massagers, it's hard to know which is a better invention. We talk about all of those this week, as well as the cult of puppetry and Meg's fairly fresh pair of New Balance SC Trainer v1. And then there's Puma's newest shoe, the Deviate Pure Nitro.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNT Summer hydration has never been better, because Lemonade Ic
The Dirt Division E032 | Post Race (ft. Rachel Entrekin, Norda Athlete)
How do you feel after finishing a big race or objective? Listen in our The Dirt Division's glorified therapy session on how to deal with life after racing. They also discuss some of their favorites, suprises, and gear they are excited about so far in 2026.Guest: Rachel Entrekin won the Cocodona 250 outright which is just another major mliestone for her first full year as a professional runner.
E457| Charlie Rodman - Whiskey Connoisseur
We have a large library of shoes. Charlie has a large library of whiskey. He was kind enough to bring his collection to Baltimore, so on this episode of the podcast we hear Charlie's story while doing a live tasting. Things get..."melty".
E456 | Asics Novablast 6, Enhanced Games Lame, Lyrics and Liner Notes
Okay, Robbe is back and we're done talking about circle pits. But it's controversy season so we cover the Enhanced Games and everything that did or didn't go down with that. Plus, the Baltimore race that almost was (should we bring it back?) and a water conservation question that we need to be answered. Oh, also the Asics Novablast 6 is a pretty great shoe.JOIN US FOR SUMMER GRITRegist
The Dirt Division E031 | Drop Bags
The Dirt Division trio chats about drop bags this week. Do you use them? What are necessary items? What can you do without? Prior to that, listeners requested Reese's take on Satisfy Circle Pit which, inevitably, dove into grander topics of life.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:SOAR Running: Only for Drop listeners, SOAR is giving away $300 in gear and apparel to TWO lucky winners. Their apparel is the be
E455 | Behind the Scenes: Adidas x SATISFY Circle Pit
Thomas and Taylor went to the now infamous Adidas x SATISFY Circle Pit. If you haven't heard of it, you were probably enjoying a long run and some time outside. While you were taking care of your physical and mental health, the Circle Pit took the internet by storm, brewing up some intense opinions. On this episode, Thomas talks through his experience, and the rest of the gang talk through wha
The Dirt Division E030 | Circle Pit
Taylor just returned from what was easily the most unique running experience of his life. He and Alex talk about what the Satisfy x Adidas Circle Pit (think running meets backyard bowl jam meets metal concert) was all about, what it was like to be there, and even the ongoing conversations about the event.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:SOAR Running: Only for Drop listeners, SOAR is giving away $300 in gear a
E454 | Sharon Lokedi - Professional Runner for UA, Olympian, 2x Boston Champion
Meg and Thomas sit down with Sharon Lokedi at Under Armour's HQ to talk about her recent Boston win, borrowing someone's watch, enjoying downtime and extra sleep, and a whole lot more.
E453 | Cocodona Analysis, Citius Mag Hotline, Kevin Hart Roast, Street Fights
Some amazing things went down at Cocodona, so we cover those from the road runners perspective, before diving into a wide ranging conversation regarding Sara Hall's new book (as well as other books), roasts of comedians and runners, and getting pepper sprayed in the face in Deep Ellum. Plus, more details on Summer GRIT and our contest to join us at Western States with Hoka. JOIN US AT WESTERN
The Dirt Division E029 | Cocodona pt 2 (ft. Adam Copeland, Tantrums Founder)
Description: The trio talks about Cocodona. This time, it is after Alex has finished the race in under 100 hours! She gives us insight on her adventure as she is still processing the whole experience.Guest: Adam Copeland is the founder of Tantrums, a pack company that disrupted our favorite gear lists list year. While their flagship design, the Crest 6, still holds as one of the highest performing
E452 | Brooks Hyperion Max 4, Spirit (Not) In The Sky, Cocodona Calling
It's been an unruly ride, but it's time to say bon voyage to Spirit Airlines. While we're mourning that, we still found time to run in the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 and Ghost Max 4. Still, not nearly enough miles as our trail reviewer Alex, who is currently at mile 211 at the Cocodona 250 (at the time we're writing this). We talk about all that and more in this week's edition of Th
The Dirt Division E028 | Cocodona (ft. Brandon Crouch, Salomon)
Description: Alex took on the challenge of Cocodona 250. Yes, a 250 mile race across the Arizona desert. She talks with Taylor and Reese who have some concerns and questions on motivation, tactics, and gear.Guest: Brandon Crouche is the Product Merchandiser for Salomon North American. Taylor and Brandon talk about his career at Salomon, the development of the GRVL product, and how it all fits into
E451 | Dave Hashim - Professional Photographer
Thomas sits down with Dave Hashim, professional photographer, runner, and friend of the podcast. To see Dave's work, you can find him on Instagram at @dhash.
E450 | A Historic Day at the London Marathon
On Sunday, the sport of running and the art of marathoning was forever changed as Sebastian Sawe ran the first-ever official sub-2-hour marathon. He wasn't the only one to do it, of course, and they both ran in the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, the lightest race day shoe ever at 99 grams. We give our thoughts on the race and the past and future of footwear, as well as plenty of other running (an
The Dirt Division E027 | Canyons 100K by UTMB
Alex and Taylor girll Reese after her first 100k finish! Reese just ran the Canyons 100k by UTMB, one of the most competitive races in North America. They talk travel, race strategies, and of course gear.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Only for Drop listeners, SOAR is giving away $300 in gear and apparel to TWO lucky winners. Their apparel is the best in the industry and their 1-Month Guarantee allows you to
E449 | 130th Boston Marathon Weekend Recap
One if by land, two if by sea, twenty-six-point-two if by running from Hopkinton to Boston. We had a full weekend of activities from our Mount to Coast movie night to the Boston 5K to the New Balance Team Relay to the massive Adidas x Heartbreak Hill shakeout run. Also, a race on Monday as Meg went hard on the hills for the 130th edition of the Boston Marathon. We recap it all in this episode, so
The Dirt Division E026 | Heat pt 1 (ft. Andrew Bumbalough)
Alex, Reese, and Taylor sit down for a multi-session chat about heat. It effects us all differently and there are ways to combat it and prepare your body for the demands of running when it's hot.Guest: Andrew Bumbalough is the Product Line Manager for Nike ACG. He sets a few things straight for the sub-brand and talks about their current and future investment into the trail running and outdoor
448 | Andy Murray, Tennis Legend, Hylo Ambassador
Thomas and Meg sit down to talk to Andy Murray, who has just a few accolades: three Grand Slam titles, two Olympic singles gold medals, and world no. 1 in 2016. Need we say more? In addition to his illustrious career, Andy is an ambassador and investor in Hylo.Learn more about the brand by visiting https://hyloathletics.com/
447 | Boston Marathon Weekend Preview, Marathon Des Sables
The 130th edition of the Boston Marathon is upon us and it's shaping up to be a picture perfect day for racing. But before that, we have plenty of activities, so join us for a weekend of fun, whether you're racing or not. We cover all that before diving into the Marathon Des Sables across the Sahara Desert, as Desert Des Linden goes on another side quest and takes third place OA. If you
The Dirt Division E025 | Nike ACG & Gorge, Adidas Terrex & Lake Sonoma
Taylor, Alex, and Renee (Midwest reviewer) discuss two of the biggest spring trail events in the US and the brands that support them. Renee was at Lake Sonoma with Adidas Terrex while Taylor was further north at Gorge Waterfalls with Nike ACG.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:Only for Drop listeners, SOAR is giving away $300 in gear and apparel to TWO lucky winners. Their apparel is the best in the industry an
446 | Hoka Skyward X 2, Always Sunny Artemis, Max Jolliffe and Perez Hilton
This episode is brought to you by sharks in hurricanes and mythical creatures like Artemis from Always Sunny, Kegasus, and He-man, plus a full preview of all our Boston events. We also talk about the overhaul of the marathon at World Athletics Championships, the new Andy Murray sponsorship with Hylo, and the current life status of Perez Hilton (since that's what everyone was wondering).Check o
The Dirt Division E024 | Reunited (ft. Floris Gierman co-founder of Path Projects)
Alex, Taylor, and Reese reconnect after a few weeks of travel. They chat about their most recent adventures and what they are looking forward to this spring, including races for each of them.Guest: Floris Gierman is the cofounder of Path Projects, a running brand focused on high-quality function. Hear about his most recent adventure with the Believe in the Run crew in the Canyon, past life in the
445 | Charlotte Heidmann, Category Director ADIZERO - Running Footwear
This week, Thomas sits down with Charlotte Heidmann, the absolute boss of the Adizero line over at Adidas. If you’ve been mind-blown by the Evo Pro 1, Prime X, or the runaway hit Evo SL over the last few years, this episode is a goldmine. We dive deep into the pressure of shaking up the super-shoe industry, how the innovation team operates, and what it’s like to receive unfiltered feedback from pi
444 | Mount to Coast H1 Grand Canyon Ultra
This week, Thomas and Karl drop into the Grand Canyon with Mount to Coast to celebrate the massive release of the BITR x Mount to Coast H1 collab shoe. To properly break in the new drop, the guys tackle a brutal ultra down in the canyon alongside an absolute powerhouse crew featuring American marathon legend Ryan Hall and Path Projects founder Floris Gierman. Joined by Doug, Lin, Spencer, Matt, an
The Dirt Division E023 | Mount to Coast x BITR Grand Canyon Ultra
The Grand Canyon is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We visited and can confirm that this is truly a special place. Hear from Dirt Division reviewers Matt and Taylor about their day in the canyon celebrating the launch of the Mount to Coast BITR H1. They chat about the experience, gear, and people that made the adventure.
443 | Mount to Coast C1, Clayton Young to Brooks, Gen Z Trends
This week, we dive into the fascinating trend of Gen Z ditching alcohol and break down the big sponsor news of Clayton Young's move to Brooks. On the running front, it was a massive week for American records: Emma Grace Hurley officially beat Deena Kastor's 21-year-old 8K mark. Later in the show, we get into some shoe talk with the Mount to Coast C1 and 361 Miro Nude 2.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
The Dirt Division E022 | Big Alta, Moab, Salomon Aero Glide GRVL 4 (ft. Grayson Murphy)
Taylor is fresh off the plane from San Francisco where he spent the weekend with the Salomon crew at the Big Alta. Alex and Taylor mull over the weekend and determine whether this is an event to check out in future years. Then, they have a quick chat about a shoe that has been a staple in Taylor's return to running over the last three months, the Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL.Guest: Grayson Murphy
442 | Jeff Metzdorff - Mill City Running
Thomas interviews Jeff Metzdorff of Mill City Running.
441 | Karl Fernandez, Believe in the Run | Origin Stories
This week, Thomas sits down with Karl, our Media Coordinator, to talk through his origin story.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSSOAROnly for Drop listeners, SOAR is giving away $300 in gear and apparel to TWO lucky winners. Their apparel is the best in the industry and their 1-Month Guarantee allows you to shop with total peace of mind – run for 1 month in your new apparel – test it in full – and if you’re sti
The Dirt Division E021 | Back Then
The crew is back to their normal shenani’s and reminisced on the olden days. They discuss some of the trends that were popular when they started running.Guest: Kevin Benes is the founder and owner of Running Wild Events in Estes Park, Co. He and Taylor talk about his history in running, his array of quirky events, why running is currently sitting in the back seat, and some of his favorite trail sh
440 | LA Marathon Recap, Adidas Hyperboost Edge, Mount to Coast H1 BITR
Meg is back from Los Angeles where she wrapped up the grand finale of the ASICS LA 100, a 16-week journey that culminated with one hundred women running the LA Marathon on International Women's Day. It was quite the weekend, to say the least. We also cover some thoughts on the Adidas Hyperboost Edge, a controversial design but with an undeniably great feeling underfoot.Also– Monday is the offi
The Dirt Division E020 | Arc'teryx Sylan 2, Headphones, & Underwear
Reese, Alex, and Taylor talk about a hodgepodge of topics ranging from their current training, wearing headphones, and running with underwear. They eventually get around to initial thoughts about Arc'teryx race shoe, the Sylan 2.Guest: Dylan Bowman is, perhaps, trail running's Ambassador Supreme. His life and business revolve around the sport he loves. He is also stepping into a new season
439 | Back From Busan, On Lightspray Factory, Spirit > Southwest
Thomas and Karl are back from South Korea, where they got an up-close look at the all-new On Lightspray factory, full of droids producing a whole army's worth of running footwear. They cover the entire trip while Robbe defends Spirit Airlines to the death and Meg gives a preview of her upcoming weekend with ASICS and the Los Angeles Marathon 100 Women Challenge. Thomas also drops the deets on
The Dirt Division E019 | How We Review (ft. Max King)
The Dirt Division has reviewers around the country. This week we chat about the “art” of reviewing. Hear about our approach to building a profile and our opinions about each shoe we review.Guest: Max King has had a long illustrative career in trail running, and it continues with the support of Kailas Fuga. Most recently he took on the challenge of the Barkley Marathons.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNTSli
438 | Live from the On Lightspray Factory
Thomas interviews Olivier Bernhard and Caspar Coppetti, On Co-Founders, and Scott Maguire, On's Chief Innovation Officer, on the floor of On's new Lightspray factory in South Korea. Topics include the conception of the factory, the new Lightspray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper, and how innovation in automation is driving the brand forward.
437 | New Balance Ellipse, Jared & Jarrett, Looksmaxxing & Peptide Stacking
Thomas and Karl are checking out the all-new On Lightspray factory in South Korea, so we test a new and incredibly confusing format with Wide Foot Jarrett and Normal Foot Jared. We still manage to keep it unhinged, covering everything from jogging strollers to peptide stacking and a converation about cotton and sweat. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSSOAROnly for Drop listeners, SOAR is giving away $300 in gea
The Dirt Division E018 | Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed, Why You SHOULD Run and Ultra (ft. Erin Ton)
This week, the crew talks about the flip side of the coin - reasons why you SHOULD run ultras. Then, they talk shop about the Hoka Speedgoat 7 as it compares to the beloved Speedgoat 4 Evo.Guest: Taylor chats with Teva Beureau of Adventure athlete, Erin Ton. Her life is all about adventure. She has the most FKT's of any woman in the world and has recently recorded the fastest time on one of th
436 | Hylo - Live in London
Thomas and Robbe sit down with Hylo CEO Jacob Green and Chief Product Officer Jorma Seabourne to share the story of how Hylo came to life, where the brand is headed next, and what truly sets their product apart — all with a healthy dose of classic British humour along the way. Tune in for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t want to miss.Check out Hylo: https://hyloathletics.com/
435 | Adidas Archives in Nuremberg, Last of London, Witches & Ravens
Thomas and Karl return from their addended trip to the Adidas HQ in Germany where they delved into the footwear archives. We wrap up our final two days in London. We wonder about witches and whey. All of us may be suffering from jet lag, so bear with us. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSSOARSOAR’s 1 Month Guarantee allows you to shop with total peace of mind – run for 1 month in your new apparel – test it in f
The Dirt Division E017 | Nike ACG Ultrafly, Why You SHOULDN'T Run an Ultra (ft. Terignota)
Alex brought a juicy topic to the group this week. They went round robin on reasons NOT to run an ultra. Then, they chat about some of their initial thoughts on the Nike ACG Ultrafly.Guest: Terignota is a trail running apparel brand that has blown up over the past year. Found, Alex King, and Taylor chat about the quick trajectory, what makes Terignota special in a saturated space, and more.
434 | Andy Baddeley, Olympian, The Running Channel
Andy Baddeley is a father, an Olympian, a co-founder of the Running Channel, and the previous parkrun world record holder. Thomas and Andy talk about what it was like competing compared to now, the team at The Running Channel, and many other topics in this episode of The Drop.Check out The Running Channel here:https://therunningchannel.com/
433 | London Field Trip with Hylo, Delta One Mishaps, Platform 9 3/4, West Ham
The gang is across the pond on today's episode. In store: Hylo, Delta One mishaps, English breakfast, and really terrible impressions. From West Ham to Platform 9 3/4, this one has it all, folks.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLMNTIt's winter, but we're still training and sweating. Which means we still need our LMNT, with 1,000 mg of sodium and key electrolytes. If you haven't had their hot fl
The Dirt Division E016 | Sacrifice, Adidas Terrex Agravic TT (ft. Christian Allen)
Taylor, Alex, and Reese jump right in this week with topics ranging from personal philosophies on eating food off of the ground to personal stitches. They also chat about the Adidas Terrex Agravic TT as well as sacrifices they are willing to make for races depending on duration and terrain.GUEST: Nike ACG’s poster child, Christian Allen, joins Taylor to talk about his versatility as an athlete, fa
432 | Nick Harris-Fry, The Run Testers
Nick Harris-Fry from The Run Testers joins Thomas for this episode of the Drop to talk all things running shoes, YouTube, The Run Testers, and for the first time ever, we do a live review of the Hoka Cielo X1 3.0.
431 | Donna Marathon Weekend & Winter GRIT Party Recap
The team went down to Florida and brought the coldest temperatures in a hundred years along with them for The Donna Marathon Weekend. We recap our races and the Winter GRIT party and our time at Waffle House, among many other things. Thanks to everyone that came out, we had an amazing time despite the unseasonable temps. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSFour Points by Sheraton @ Jax BeachWe had the best time e
The Dirt Division E015 | Hoka Speedgoat 7, Race day shoes pt. 1 (ft. Cade Michael)
This week, the Trail Trio discusses considerations for choosing race day footwear - which proves to be much more difficult to come to a consensus than one would think.Guest: Cade Michael is an up and coming trail runner who has taken some big swings this past year! He’s looking to improve on those results and continue to establish himself as one of the USA’s top prospective athletes in 2026.SUPPOR
430 | Nikhil Jain - Brooks Running, Live From The Running Event 2025
Nikhil Jain is the Director of Footwear Product Line Management at Brooks Running. Thomas and Meg had the opportunity to talk all things Glycerin Flex with him at The Running Event.
429 | Hoka Cielo X1 3.0, Listener Questions, Best/Worst Marathon Medals
We're bringing the listeners into the mix as we answer a handful of questions, including our picks for best and worst marathon medals. We also recap our snow day(s) here in Baltimore and Alex Honnold doing weird things on tall buildings before covering the just-released Hoka Cielo X1 3.0, a lighter and even more energetic race-day shoe.Shop the Gorewear sale and save another 15% off by using c
Dirt Division E014 | Merrell Agility Peak 6, Treadmills (ft. Kila cofounder Cole Zucker)
Taylor and Reese prepare themselves for gross winter weather to hit by trading thoughts about the treadmill. Likewise, they chat about the upcoming Merrell Agility Peak 6.Guest: Cole Zucker is the founder of Kila, an insole company that's built on the premise of run performance. Taylor and Cole talk about Cole's background in the lighting industry and how his experiences helped launch Kila.
428 | Adidas Evo SL Woven, Move Her Mind Summit, Jumping Beans & Chicken Pox
Meg is back from the Move Her Mind Summit (and podium finish at the Rose Bowl Half), so we get a recap of all of that. Meanwhile, Thomas took some R&R in Charleston while Robbe got into some weird Baltimore stuff as usual. We also cover jumping beans, chicken pox, dark web stuff, and more, including the Adidas Prime X Evo and Adidas Evolution.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!PILLARRecently, we’ve been tak
Dirt Division E013 - TNF Altamesa 500 v2, Desert miles (ft. Teva Athlete, Michael Wardian)
Reese is on assignment in Arizona to check out the course for her upcoming race, Black Canyon 100k. She gives the details on her trip, her training, and even a GOAT sighting on the trail. Taylor and Reese then try to sort out the whole "gravel running" conversation and talk about if it's a worthy category to get excited about.Guest: Teva athlete Michael Wardian returns to the show to catch up with
427 | Mizuno Neo Zen 2, Houston Recap, Brad Pitt Glazing, and More
The first rule about The Drop is that you don't talk about The Drop. Mostly because your friends will think less of you. On this episode, we give a hagiography of Brad Pitt, Robbe tries to trap a mouse, and we cover all the exciting stuff that happened at the Houston Marathon last weekend. We almost lost one of our listeners, but luckily a doctor was on hand to bring him back to us. Thankful for t
The Dirt Division E012 | Speedland GS:BLK, Burrito League, and Crewing (ft. Chris Myers)
Alex returns this month with a genuine question about selecting your crew for ultras. The trio also chat about the hot topic of January, The Burrito League, and the newest comission in the Speedland lineup, the GS:BLK.Guest: Chris Myers is a Brooks and Runderwear athlete who has mixed up with the best of the best on the trails. He and Taylor talk a little bit about but even more on other topics li
