Rephonic
Artwork for The Back Straight Podcast

The Back Straight Podcast

The Back Straight Podcast
Belfast Marathon
European Cross Country Championships
Nick Griggs
Irish Athletics
Precision Fuel & Hydration
Northern Ireland Athletics
Running
Belfast Irish Milers Meet
Carbohydrate Loading
Hydration Strategies
Belfast
National Cross Country Championships
Training
Armagh International Road Races
Nutrition
Queen's Parkrun
Marathon Training
Callum Morgan
Inter Counties Cross Country
Dublin Marathon

A fortnightly podcast based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join Daniel Squires and Michael McKnight along the 'Back Straight' as they discuss the running scene in the Isle of Ireland and shine a light on great stories domestically as well as abroad. We'll throw our running hats into the ring and talk gear, training and racing often in the company of studio guests. Contact us at our email address th... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes95Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SportsRunning

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Back Straight Podcast

Latest Episodes

It's episode 8, mate! This is the penultimate episode before the big day and both Paddy and Dearbhla are putting the finishing touches on what has been a brilliant prep! To that end, we chat about race day, the dos and don'ts and how they are going t... more

Tick-tock, tick-tock!! The clock is slowly winding down for the big day but there are still plenty of great episodes left with the amazing duo that is Dearbhla Cox and Patrick McColl! In episode 7 we chat about the training weeks as usual and then ge... more

It was about time we got the Conor/Connor's back on for an episode and they really came through with the goods! In episode 67 we get chatting on a range of topics from Lille road races to Larne 10 miler, European Indoor Masters to Danny meeting Mondo... more

The weeks are flying by as well as the miles! Episode 6 is another absolute banger episode where Dearbhla and Paddy take us through their brilliant training weeks. After we finish with the recaps we then get chatting about all things from Easter choc... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Paula's Run Club
Paula's Run ClubMomentum Media & Broadcast
Runner's World Podcast
Runner's World PodcastRunner's World UK
Runners Diary
Runners DiaryBrian Ahern, Damian Kenneally, Andy Goulding

Recent Guests

Patrick McColl
Runner who placed ninth in the Sealy Cup 10K, 2025
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 5 - Omagh Half recap + favourite running gear
Stephen McAuley
215 marathoner and 66-minute half marathoner, representing Letterkenny AC
Letterkenny AC
Episode: Ep. 66 - Stephen Mc Auley - World Indoors - Omagh Half - Maurie Plant Meet
Tolley Moore
2024 Run Forest Run winner
Run Forest Run winner
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 4 - Recovery and max mileage!
Dearbhla Cox
Second place at Run Forest Run Castle 10K (tempo/pacing discussion)
BRC member
Episode: Road to Belfast - Episode 4 - Recovery and max mileage!
Louis Mallon
Senior 1500m Indoor Champion (2026)
Irish Athletics / University athlete
Episode: Ep. 64 - Irish Indoors - Lughaidh Mallon - Trafford and Castellon 10k - Tokyo Marathon - USATF HM Champs - Race Previews
Dieron Everard
Interviewee in Armagh 3K piece
Irish athletics community
Episode: Ep. 63 - Armagh International Road Races ft. Interviews + Local and International results
Nick Griggs
First place in Armour International 5K
Candor RC / Northern Ireland running scene
Episode: Ep. 63 - Armagh International Road Races ft. Interviews + Local and International results
Callum Morgan
Third place in Armour International 5K
Candor RC / Northern Ireland running scene
Episode: Ep. 63 - Armagh International Road Races ft. Interviews + Local and International results
Léa Adamson
NI & Ulster Senior XC Champion 2026, Annandale Striders member, emergency doctor
Annandale Striders
Episode: Ep. 62 - NI & Ulster Senior XC ft. Léa Adamson - Armagh 3k/5k preview

Hosts

Daniel Squires
Host of The Back Straight Podcast, actively involved in discussing local and international running scenes.
Michael McKnight
Co-host with a focus on running culture, training discussions, and event coverage.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#64
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#63
Ireland/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#148
Singapore/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#148
Denmark/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#223
New Zealand/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 66 - Stephen Mc Auley - World Indoors - Omagh Half - Maurie Plant Meet
Q: What was the idea behind moving to Letterkenny AC, and how has the team influenced your running?
He moved to Letterkenny AC to join a group with top-quality athletes to target national titles and team events, which helped him win team gold at Warside Half and secure podiums; the collaboration with strong teammates boosted performance and motivation.
Ep. 66 - Stephen Mc Auley - World Indoors - Omagh Half - Maurie Plant Meet
Q: Stephen, tell us how you started running and what prompted you to run a marathon in the first place?
Stephen explains he started after years of cycling, signed up for the Belfast Half in 2022, ran a 3:19 debut, then progressively improved through self-coaching and gradual volume increases, ultimately reaching 2:15 in Valencia after a series of longer, more sustained training blocks.
Ep. 63 - Armagh International Road Races ft. Interviews + Local and International results
Q: How did the Armagh Women's 3K unfold and who stood out?
Emily Haggard Kearney dominated the race by mid-rlap, taking control early and securing a decisive win, with several strong local runners following in support and showcasing depth.
Ep. 62 - NI & Ulster Senior XC ft. Léa Adamson - Armagh 3k/5k preview
Q: What was Léa's expectation going into her first Senior XC in Northern Ireland?
She had been recovering from a winter injury but approached the race with focus, sitting behind the lead early and executing her plan to manage pace, with the belief she could win given her form and experience.
Ep. 61 - Jack O'Leary
Q: Do you see yourself pursuing the marathon or staying focused on track/cross-country for now?
A marathon is on the radar for the longer term, with the next steps including a potential half as a bridge and careful planning to balance cross-country, track, and road/road racing goals while maintaining peak form for Birmingham.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Back Straight Podcast

What is The Back Straight Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the running scene in Ireland, with conversations that span elite cross-country, road racing, marathons, NCAA collegiate athletics, and local Irish events. Episodes frequently feature interviews with Irish athletes, coaches, and professionals involved in sports science, nutrition, and event organization, alongside candid reflections on training, course strategy, and race conditions. A recurring thread is celebrating Irish endurance talent—from European championships and national titles to emerging stars—while also exploring gear, training methods, and event planning. A standout aspect is the mix of high-level athletic insights and local community storytelling, including behind-the-scenes looks at race organization and th... more

Where can I find podcast stats for The Back Straight Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Back Straight Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Back Straight Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Back Straight Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Back Straight Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Back Straight Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Back Straight Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Back Straight Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Back Straight Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Back Straight Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Back Straight Podcast:

1. Paula's Run Club
2. Runner's World Podcast
3. Sweat Elite Podcast
4. Runners Diary
5. Motional Intelligence

How many episodes of The Back Straight Podcast are there?

The Back Straight Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 95 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Back Straight Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Back Straight Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Back Straight Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Back Straight Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Back Straight Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Back Straight Podcast?

Recent guests on The Back Straight Podcast include:

1. Patrick McColl
2. Stephen McAuley
3. Tolley Moore
4. Dearbhla Cox
5. Louis Mallon
6. Dieron Everard
7. Nick Griggs
8. Callum Morgan

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days