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Hosted by Matt B. Davis, Obstacle Racing Media is the longest running, most consistent, podcast in OCR. ORM brings weekly episodes with athletes, race directors, industry insiders, and surprise guests. The Obstacle racing community has come to rely on Matt's interviews, insight, and humor as a regular part of their week.

Obstacle Racing Media Podcast Matt B. Davis

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    • 4.6 • 224 Ratings

Hosted by Matt B. Davis, Obstacle Racing Media is the longest running, most consistent, podcast in OCR. ORM brings weekly episodes with athletes, race directors, industry insiders, and surprise guests. The Obstacle racing community has come to rely on Matt's interviews, insight, and humor as a regular part of their week.

    VJ and Mudgear Partnership/Phillipe from BOCRA

    VJ and Mudgear Partnership/Phillipe from BOCRA

    First up we talk to Matt from VJ along with Alex from Mudgear to talk all about the all new SpeedRuck.

    Then, we dive into an exclusive interview with Phillipe Levy from the Belgian Obstacle Racing Federation (BOCRA), as he candidly shares his experiences. Despite promises of support in resources and funding, he reveals how BOCRA felt abandoned by its parent organization, World Obstacle, led by Ian Adamson.

    In this revealing discussion, Phillipe unpacks the challenges faced before, during, and after last year's World Obstacle Championship held in Genk.

    Today's show is sponsored by Frontline OCR. Join us in Illinois for one of the best OCR's in the midwest on May 25th in Byron, Illinois.

    Today's show is also sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge

    Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.

    Use code ORM-2024 for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Some Real Ones From Georgia Spartan

    Some Real Ones From Georgia Spartan

    First from Spartan Georgia it's RJ Lora, Antonius, Melissa Nuñez and Taryn Terrell,

    Follow this week’s guests: See above links.

    Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge

    The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment.

    Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.

    Use code ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    Giles Chater - 2024 World's Toughest Team Money + Other Changes

    Giles Chater - 2024 World's Toughest Team Money + Other Changes

    Giles Chater, COO of Spartan/Tough Mudder comes on to talk about the return of team money to World's Toughest Mudder, plus a true relay style and other changes.

    Follow this week’s guests: Giles Chater

    Use code ORM for all Tough Mudder and Spartan Races for 20 percent off.

    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

    • 39 min
    MVP - March 21, 2024

    MVP - March 21, 2024

    Veejay is back to talk about his Alula performance, GOV Games, an update on Spartan payments, potential OCR retirement, and more.

    Today's show is sponsored by: Endeavor Team Challenge

    The event takes place in areas selected for their beautiful and challenging terrain. Competitors enjoy scenic panoramas as they move up mountains, rappel down cliffs, and paddle across beautiful alpine reservoirs. Teams work together to accomplish more than they thought possible, and they do it in a safe, professional, and friendly competitive environment.

    Register now and get 20% OFF for this year’s event hosted in Bear Valley, California, in the Stanislaus National Forest. Enter ORM20 at checkout between now and April 15th, 2024.

    Follow this week’s guests: Veejay Jones

    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    2024 Georgia Spartan Race

    2024 Georgia Spartan Race

    We sat down at or near the ORM tent this past Sunday in Conyers, Georgia for the annual Spartan Race weekend. Listen and enjoy: Scott The Fayne, Lee Ann, Cassidy Nichols Cassandra Gill, Sarah Tucker, Brad Heilwagen, Michael, Wendy and Addie Green, Shell.

    Use code ORM20 to save 20 percent on any Tough Mudder or Spartan Race.

    Follow this week's guests: (links above).

    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Phil Keoghan - Amazing Race and Tough As Nails

    Phil Keoghan - Amazing Race and Tough As Nails

    Phil joins us to explore his journey through 36 seasons (and counting) of The Amazing Race, the dramatic shifts in television viewing habits over two decades, and being left off from "Paramountain". He also let us know what he's doing while contestants tackle challenges. Last, we'll dive into his new show that seeks to recruit elite athletes.

    Terrapin Events sponsor today's episode. We are excited to promote Dirty Leprechaun on March 16th. Awesome local race plus a pancake breakfast!

    Also, use Code ORM20 to save 20 percent on any Tough Mudder or Spartan Race

    Follow Phil Keoghan.

    Support Us On Patreon for LOTS MORE behind the scenes.

    All other Obstacle Racing Media Links.

    Intro  Music – Paul B. Outro Music – Brian Revels and John Wesley Harding.

    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
224 Ratings

224 Ratings

AJW135 ,

Best all encompassing OCR Media Podcast

Matt and Dave are great! I'm a big supporter of the sport. Lots of good information on everything obstacle course racing, whether it's obstacles, hybrid, long endurance ultras, etc... Lots of interviews with some of the biggest athletes, operators, trainers, and brands in the sport. Good humor and a light-hearted conversations are enjoyable and entertaining. Dedicated content with 2 sometimes 3 podcasts a week.

Die2myself ,

Like the OCR talk, hate the potty mouth and blasphemy

Keep your kids away from this one. Matt has a potty mouth and his taking God’s name (like he did on the episode on Tough Mudder in I think Saudi Arabia) in vain is really not ok.

Macho57643 ,

Not an Obstacle Racing Podcast

Little to do with OCR. Mostly unedited ramblings of a man who once did an obstacle race or two and now pays his bills podcasting.

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