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The Runcast with John Richards

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Latest episodes

  • The Marathon Runcast

    October 2, 2026 · 3 hr 60 min

    John is joined by DJ Kevin Cole who shares inspiration and motivation while also sharing a surprise during the runcast. Jose Gonzalez - “Against the Dying of the Light” Hemi Hemingway - “Promises” New Pornographers - “Ballad of the Last…

  • The “In a World of Cheetahs, Be a Penguin" Runcast

    September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

    No one gets to tell you how fast you run, when you run or why you run. Running, walking, moving in anyway is yours and yours only. On this episode of The Runcast, host John Richards encourages you to find your own pace with motivating…

  • Don’t Run Away From Your Fears, Run Toward Your Goals

    September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    This week on the Runcast, DJ John Richards crafts another mix of tracks to keep you motivated on your run, featuring music from Kiwi Jr., Temples, Death Valley Girls, and more. On this mix, John encourages you to keep your focus away from…

  • The “Live Music to Make You Feel More Alive” Runcast

    August 21, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Once again, DJ John Richards digging into the recent Live on KEXP archives for a Runcast featuring all live performances. All these recordings come from 2026, featuring powerful tracks from Band of Horses, Just Mustard, Rogue Wave and…

  • Running is Love, Love Your Running

    August 7, 2026 · 59 min

    Spencer Krug - “I”ll Believe in Anything (Piano Version)” Hammock - “We Close Our Eyes So We Can See” Ed O’Brien - “Incantations” Basement - “Broken by Design” Russian Blue - “Patience” Interpol - “See Out Loud” Diary - “Keep Comin’ Up” R…

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  • PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION

    July 24, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Anna Calvi - “Is This All There Is?Blondshell - “Heart Has to Work So Hard” Ill Peach - “Crash Course Dummy” Catherine Moan - “No Magic” Punchbag - “Pile of Clothes” Antony Szmierek - “Chalk” Alexis Taylor - “Out of Phase” Digitalism…

  • The Radiant Pulse

    July 10, 2026 · 57 min

    DJ Kevin Cole supercharges your run with an international mix of life-affirming tracks, designed to help you lock into a deep, sustained flow state. Radiate to the rhythm and pulse of artists like Gelli Haha, Ezra Collective, MadMadMad…

  • Running And Dancing Like No One Is Watching

    June 26, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    A mix of dance tracks, post-punk, and remixes to set a new PR! Mono - "Gerbera"Russian Blue - "This is the Sound of What Was?"Dark Chisme - "Dominance of Truth"Muscle Memory - "Conditions of Love" (Boy's Shorts Remix)L’Eclair - "RUN"…

  • The “Watching the Watch” Runcast

    June 12, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Do you ever find yourself “watching your watch” on a run? John can relate. In this Runcast, DJ John Richards encourages you to resist that temptation and gives motivation for staying present in the run with an inspiring set of music from…

  • The “Journey of a Thousand Miles” Runcast

    May 29, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    The Runcast is back for its fifth season! To kick things off, DJ John Richards brings a fiery set of tracks to inspire and motivate you on your run. From the soulful sounds of Michelle David and the True-Tones through fresh jams from Lala…

  • The Marathon Runcast

    October 3, 2025 · 3 hr 49 min

    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. The episode features music from Tunde Adebimpe, The Hives, Ty Segall, KennyHoopla, and…

  • Running Through the Airport Runcast

    September 19, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

    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, Anna Von Hausswolff, Yola, World News, and more. World News - “Don’t Want to…

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About the show

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 your level.