HeyJaredSecretly Sporty
What if working out was about more than the workout? Each week, writer and fitness enthusiast Sebastian Langdell talks to an author, musician, comedian, filmmaker, or other creative about their exercise routine, athletic passions, approach to nutrition – and, most…
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Brent Forrester Catches a Wave to The Office (opens the original)
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Television writer Brent Forrester ( The Simpsons , The Office , Space Force ) shares how his passion for surfing helps him ride out the emotional roller coaster of working in Hollywood. He discusses the creative ways he’s brought fitness into the writers’ room and spills who won a push-up contest amongst the writers of The Office. He also reminisces on how he went from hating surfing to being someone who chases big waves for pleasure, and how a desire to be a better swimmer led him to compete in
Emily Nemens Noses Her Way Back to Health (opens the original)
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Acclaimed author Emily Nemens discusses her recent essay “The Back Meets the Nose” , which chronicles her harrowing experience with a debilitating back injury & its effects on her running life. She catches us up on her recovery process, and details how devastating it was to lose her ability to run, sharing what it meant to be a runner for so long. She also delves into her baseball novel The Cactus League , talks Nikolai Gogol, and shares some of her favorite baseball narratives of all time. Plus
Michael Copperman Wrestles with His Past (opens the original)
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Author Michael Copperman discusses his new book Seeking Kenny: A Wrestler’s Journey , reveals why he loves bouldering, and reflects on the ways that his days as an elite high school wrestler still impact his approach to fitness and nutrition today. He also speaks about his experience being raised by two Aikido masters and what techniques he still uses from the martial art. Plus, he shares underrated aspects of climbing gyms. Follow us on Instagram ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor
Ben Ratliff Runs to the Choir of Chaos (opens the original)
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Award-winning music critic Ben Ratliff joins Sebastian to discuss his book Run the Song , which was longlisted for the 2025 National Book Award, and how running helps him think about music in unpredictable ways. He also shares how he started running in 40s, why he never tracks his mileage or sets goals, and how he used his daily runs to navigate leaving his job at the New York Times after 20 years. Plus, he reveals his favorite trail running shoe. Follow us on Instagram ! Hosted on Acast. See ac
Laura Veirs: Lifting Pulse, Tempo Rides, and Temple Songs (opens the original)
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Celebrated singer-songwriter Laura Veirs discusses her new album Temple Songs and how the production process was a milestone in her career. She delves into why she loves group fitness classes and how long bike rides helped her process her divorce. She also pushes back against the myth that an artist needs to feel tortured and unhealthy to make great work, and explains why, for her, the best songs come from when she feels healthy and stable. Plus, she asks Sebastian for tips from past guests abou
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