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Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Donovan Bailey & Jason Portuondo
Track and Field
Canada
Jamaica
Noah Lyles
Commonwealth Games
Diamond League
Kishane Thompson
United States
Tokyo, Japan
Julien Alfred
Jordan Anthony
Gabby Thomas
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden
Gout Gaut
100 Meters
Tokyo
World Championships
Shanoya Douglas
Melissa Jefferson
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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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
Host, former world-record sprinter and Olympic champion
Jason Portuondo
Host, broadcaster and journalist

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 33 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 States4 years ago

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Listeners likely value in-depth race analysis paired with approachable conversation.
The show seems to deliver energy and optimism alongside expert perspective.
The format appears to balance performance breakdowns with broader cultural and branding context.
Fans may appreciate the mix of global track coverage and athlete development stories.
Great chemistry between hosts, with insightful dialogue and candid sport banter.

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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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The show centers on sprinting, track and field culture, and athlete storytelling, with hosts exchanging technically informed analysis, race breakdowns, and behind-the-scenes takes on coaches, NIL, and the sport's evolving landscape. Episodes frequently spotlight rising stars and established champions, weave in global meets and championships, and balance data-driven insight with candid, conversational banter. Listeners likely come away with practical takeaways on performance, branding, and career progression, along with a lively sense of community around sprinting and athletics media. A notable edge is the duo's blend of high-performance insight and broad cultural commentary, framed by a global track circuit. This mix probably appeals to ath... more

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4. Quincy Wilson
5. Gout Gout

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