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Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Donovan Bailey & Jason Portuondo
Track and Field
Jamaica
Canada
Noah Lyles
Diamond League
Kishane Thompson
Tokyo, Japan
United States
Jordan Anthony
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
Gout Gaut
Julien Alfred
100 Meters
Tokyo
World Championships
Shanoya Douglas
Gabby Thomas
Sidney Mclaughlin-Levrone
Tebogo
World Athletics Championships 2025

Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside broadcaster and journalist Jason Portuondo. Every week, Bailey and Portuondo have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects... more

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss the week that was in track.

Bromell pulls off upset win in Paris taking Diamond League 100m

McCreath/Leduc secure victories at inaugural Pan Am Championships

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo cover the week in track, which includes:

Lyles breaks 150M world record at Ostrava Golden Spike 

Seville sets world lead securing first Jamaican title in 100M

Nelson sec... more

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss:

Tharp secures back to back titles eclipsing 110 Hurdles World Record

Hodge sets world lead, breaking two collegiate records at NCAA championships

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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss:

Alfred outduels Jeferson-Wooden In Italy DL 200m

Thomas extends win streak with 200m WL in Lone Star 

Lyles gets first Italy victory taking 100m Diamond League ... more

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Recent Guests

Oblique Seville
Jamaican sprinter, Diamond League competitor
Track and field athlete
Episode: Donovan Bailey Talks Seville vs. Lyles, Levell's PB, Alfred, Jamaica's 4x100m Relay Team and more
Noah Lyles
American sprinter, Olympic and world champion
United States team/athlete
Episode: Donovan Bailey Talks Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Quincy Wilson and more
Julien Alfred
Jamaican sprinter, top world-class 100m/200m athlete
Athletics Jamaica
Episode: Donovan Bailey Talks Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Quincy Wilson and more
Quincy Wilson
Canadian sprinter, high-potential youth competitor
Eric Murphy Classic participant
Episode: Donovan Bailey Talks Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Quincy Wilson and more
Gout Gout
17-year-old sprinter and rising talent
Diamond League competitor
Episode: Donovan Bailey Talks Noah Lyles, Julien Alfred, Quincy Wilson and more

Hosts

Donovan Bailey
World-record sprinter and Olympic champion; co-host and lead analyst.
Jason Portuondo
Broadcaster and journalist; co-host and on-air analyst.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Great combination!

    Donovan and Jason work extremely well together. Very good conversation, laughter and insight. Much love to both of you!

    -Akeem

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Underdogak
    United States3 years ago

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Guests and topics feel timely and well-curated for a sports-audience.
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The show is seen as insightful with strong track and field knowledge.

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Donovan Bailey Talks Julien Alfred, Savannah Sutherland, Noah Lyles and Jordan Anthony
Q: Walk me through warm up?
Bailey describes a race-day warm-up that can range from an hour and a half to four hours before major championships, including stretching, massage, hydration, and sometimes acupuncture, depending on the season and training cycle.

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This show combines high-energy sports analysis with candid conversations about broader social and cultural topics, often anchored in track and field and sprinting storylines. Debate is lively but informed, mixing race dynamics, athlete development, branding, and the business side of sports with personal anecdotes and light banter. Episodes frequently highlight rising talents from Jamaica, Canada, Africa, and the U.S., and feature sponsor plugs woven into casual banter. The duo's long-running chemistry and accessible analysis likely appeal to listeners who want credible, entertaining takes on sports, athlete narratives, and contemporary cultural issues through a sport-minded lens.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Oblique Seville
2. Noah Lyles
3. Julien Alfred
4. Quincy Wilson
5. Gout Gout

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