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Secretly Sporty

Sebastian Langdell
Running
Writing
Tennis
Alison Bechdel
Swimming
Boxing
Dano Cerny
Creativity
Fitness
Austin, United States
Brendan Bradley
Ultramarathon
Climbing
The Secret To Superhuman Strength
Exercise
Seven Minute Workout
Surfing
Hiking
Sebastian Langdell
School For Good and Evil

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 importantly, how their fitness practice fuels their artistic practice.

You’ll hear about how boxing and bouldering boost mental healt... more

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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. ... more

For this month’s Rest Day Radio, we break out the popcorn! Story guru Matt Bird, author of The Secrets of Story and The Secrets of Character and co-host of the podcast A Good Story Well Told, joins Sebastian to dive into the world of sports movies. A... more

Acclaimed author Paul Yoon (and husband of our previous guest Laura van den Berg) joins Sebastian to discuss his new novel Etna - inspired by his dog Oscar. He shares why he was initially reluctant to join a gym, and why he now loves it. He also rev... more

Award-winning musician Joe Goodkin speaks with Sebastian about his life as a modern day Homeric bard, touring the world performing music inspired by The Odyssey and The Iliad, and how he evolved from a moderate runner into an ultramarathoner, running... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Yoon
Author of Etna, writer
Author
Episode: Paul Yoon and the Magical Mile Six
Joe Goodkin
Musician and ultramarathoner; composer of Homeric songs including Odyssey and The Blues of Achilles
Musician (Paper Arrows)
Episode: Joe Goodkin’s Ultramarathon Odyssey
Felicia Day
Actress, writer, director, producer, author and creator of The Guild
Self/Various projects including The Guild
Episode: Felicia Day and the Guild of the Weighted Vest & Walking Desk
Eileen Myles
Poet and author of Chelsea Girls, Inferno, A Working Life
Episode: Eileen Myles Does Yoga with the Dead
Doree Shafrir
Host of Forever35 and author
Forever35; Author
Episode: Doree Shafrir Serves Aces and Saves the Cat
Sondre Lerche
Musician
Musician/Patience, Acrobats era
Episode: Sondre Lerche Flips the Running Order & Lands New Love
Lucas Schaefer
Author of The Slip
Author
Episode: Lucas Schaefer Slips into the Ring
Lisa B. Thompson
Playwright and radio host
The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body; Black Austin Matters
Episode: Lisa B. Thompson Strides to the Next Act
Maya Lau
Host of Other People's Pockets, journalist
LA Times writer, Mexico City resident
Episode: Maya Lau Salsas through Mexico City

Hosts

Sebastian Langdell
Host who guides conversations, often exploring how fitness informs creativity.
Austin Racklis
Co-creator and co-host who participates in discussion and questions; often co-presents with Langdell.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Well done

    A fascinating topic and people and Sebastian is such a great interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roundabout12
    United States4 months ago
  • Fresh and intriguing

    I learn so much about the creative and athletic process with every episode. It feels like a backstage pass into the secret passions of some of my favorite writers. Bravo, Sebastian and Austin!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greggo with two G’s
    United States4 months ago
  • Refreshing take on the fitness genre

    Highly recommend a listen to this podcast about how fitness shapes creative people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WriteRideRepeat
    United States5 months ago
  • A fun & relaxing listen

    We’re really enjoying this podcast—focusing on the intersection of physical exercise & creativity seems like a fresh premise. Love that it’s pretty family friendly also—also feels fresh to have something adult-oriented that kids can engage with. The host & producer display a nice rapport at the top of the episodes that is maintained with each guest. The show is informative and fun and also relaxing. Looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tralla leo Tralla🦈
    United States5 months ago
  • Interesting & Helpful

    Have listened to the first two episodes and both were super engaging. I find it really helpful to hear the different types of workouts both Bechdel and Duffy have done and still do, but also their mental space around choosing them. Sebastian seems to be a great listener and asks astute questions based on the flow of conversation. This is now a weekly listen for me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bnp120
    United States5 months ago

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The show balances depth with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe without losing intellectual curiosity.
Episodes offer fresh perspectives on how movement informs art and personal growth.
Episodes feel like backstage access to creative minds and their fitness routines.
The host is a strong interviewer with a good rhythm and rapport with guests.
Listeners appreciate the blend of actionable fitness takeaways with creative storytelling insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joe Goodkin’s Ultramarathon Odyssey
Q: What did you do for your most recent workout and how did it go?
A 10-mile run that felt solid, with no current races planned, focusing on accumulating miles and enjoying the process.
Fan Favorite: Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength
Q: What happens when you put so much focus on something important in your life?
She describes exercise as a shortcut to immersion in a creative project, allowing concentration to deepen by letting the mind quiet and the body engage in rhythmic, purposeful activity.
Fan Favorite: Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength
Q: Is there something you're working on now, a new project or direction?
Bechdel mentions a teaching role and a shift toward comics education, rather than a new book, as her current focus.
Fan Favorite: Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength
Q: Can you speak a little bit to how exercise, relationships, and literary forebears came together in your work?
She explains that exercise is intertwined with strength and transcendence, and that these elements connect her to a broader literary and historical lineage, shaping how she writes about personal life and relationships.
Fan Favorite: Alison Bechdel’s Superhuman Strength
Q: What was your last workout, and how did it go?
Bechdel describes riding a bike to the gym, doing a short run on a favorite route, then returning to lift weights with a routine she has followed for decades, balancing consistency with awareness of aging.

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A thoughtful interview series where creative professionals discuss how fitness shapes their work and daily life. Across episodes, guests—from novelists and journalists to musicians and filmmakers—describe training routines, nutritional choices, and the mental clarity gained from physical practice. The conversations typically explore how disciplines like boxing, running, hiking, or swimming inform creativity, resilience, and storytelling, often weaving in personal stories, travel, and community. The show stands out for its intimate, craft-focused angle on fitness and for highlighting a diverse slate of guests who blend artistic work with rigorous physical practice.

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Recent guests on Secretly Sporty include:

1. Paul Yoon
2. Joe Goodkin
3. Felicia Day
4. Eileen Myles
5. Doree Shafrir
6. Sondre Lerche
7. Lucas Schaefer
8. Lisa B. Thompson

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