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The Steep Stuff Podcast

James Lauriello
Sub-Ultra Mountain Running
Mountain Running
Pikes Peak Marathon
Kendall Mountain Run
Carbs Fuel
Mammoth Trail Fest
Sponsorship In Sports
Solomon
Trail Team
Golden Trail World Series
Cirque Series Snowbird
US Mountain Running Championships
26K Race
Loon Mountain Race
Silverton, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
North Carolina
Sky Running World Championships
Madelena Floria
Taylor Stack

Welcome to the Steep Stuff Podcast, your source for all things Short Trail

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A late-race surge, a flow-state descent, and a new home with the bird—this conversation with Jane Moss is pure momentum. We kick off with Black Canyon 50K where Jane, still two weeks removed and sore in all the usual places, explain... more

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A helmet for the whole race. Crumbly rock. Big exposure. And somehow a course record anyway. We’re joined by Kalie McCrystal fresh off her win at the Quattro Refugios Sky Race in Bariloche, Argentina, and she walks us through what made t... more

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You can feel the momentum from the first minute: a year after his last visit, Alex King returns with a bigger warehouse, a stronger brand story, and the same stubborn commitment to making trail running gear people can actually afford. We... more

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Big news meets bigger mountains. We sit down with Robin Vieira Brower to unpack her dual signing with Oiselle—as a professional athlete and the brand’s director of marketing—and explore how one decision can reset what’s possible for wome... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Vieira Brower
Professional runner and marketing director at Oiselle
Oiselle
Episode: Robin Vieira Brower Signs with Oiselle
Dreama Walton
Trail and ultra runner
Episode: Colorado Springs Trail Running Camp for Kids (COS-TRCK) - with Dreama Walton, Joseph Gray & Annie Hughes
Annie Hughes
Professional ultrarunner for HOKA
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Episode: Colorado Springs Trail Running Camp for Kids (COS-TRCK) - with Dreama Walton, Joseph Gray & Annie Hughes
Julian Carr
CEO and Founder of Cirque Series
Cirque Series
Episode: Announcing Cirque Series Baldy & Jay Peak with Julian Carr & Steve White
Steve White
West Coast Race Director for Cirque Series
Cirque Series
Episode: Announcing Cirque Series Baldy & Jay Peak with Julian Carr & Steve White
Zachary Erikson
2025 Collegiate National Trail Champion and competitive runner
Independent
Episode: #164 - Zachary Erikson
Michelino Sunseri
2023 Broken Arrow 46K Champion, Coach, and Short Trail Team member for Team USA
Team USA
Episode: #161 - Michelino Sunseri
Jackson Cole
One of the best mountain runners on the planet and competitor for Team New Zealand
Episode: #160 - Jackson Cole
Rachel Tymichak
Co-host for The Sub Stack, First Ballot Hall of Famer in The Short Trail World
Episode: Introducing The Sub Stack, The News Show for all Things Short Trail

Hosts

James Lorello
Host of The Steep Stuff Podcast, frequently discusses training, race strategy, and industry trends in short trail and mountain running.
James Lariolo
Co-host with a focus on events, athlete stories, and the sport's culture; contributes to deeper conversations about the sport's evolution.
James Loriello
Variant spelling in records; contributes as a key host shaping interview direction and show tone.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • One of the most thoughtful trail running podcasts out there.

    The Steep Stuff Podcast goes way beyond the nuanced race results and gear talk. James is a true professional and there’s a clear sense of perfecting the craft over the last year. The conversations feel real, unforced, and human. It’s more like sitting in on a long run chat than listening to an interview. You’re listening and feel like you’re part of the conversation.

    What sets it apart is the patience, the honesty of each guest, and James ability to drive the podcast forward. Guests are given s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dakotarunsfar
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best in the biz

    This is one of the best sports podcasts period! As a former guest and listener to every episode, James is a wonderfully kind, thoughtful, and perceptive interviewer who really does his research on each guest and thinks of creative ways to connect with them. His genuine interest in each person and love for the sport shines through every ep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbbyBennettNH
    United States3 months ago
  • Loving it

    James has a lot of guests, but he’s so great at picking excellent athletes to bring on and having a conversation in a way that makes everyone comfortable and engaging. Seriously impressed by his interview skills!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AL1992CC
    United States6 months ago
  • Trail running is for the people

    Professional and elite sports frequently feel so distant and difficult to grasp for the average person. James does a great job removing all the noise and gets into real, down-to-earth conversations with the sport’s best. It’s refreshing to listen to a podcast that puts genuineness above all else. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny Cuadrado
    United States7 months ago
  • Very good

    Up there with Singletrack and Freetrail. Really great podcast. James, I love to know who coaches these beasts and what their workouts look like so please keep asking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GOghrgjtf
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are given space to think and reflect, with a genuine interest in each athlete's story.
The show is lauded for accessible, down-to-earth discussions that make sub-ultra trail topics approachable for a broad audience.
Listeners praise thoughtful, human-forward conversations and the host's effective pacing.

Chart Rankings

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

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#121
United States/Sports/Running
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#101
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#212
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#175
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#94
Singapore/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#130
Taiwan/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#165 - Josh Potvin
Q: How would you rate your Worlds experience and what stood out to you the most?
It was phenomenal and went beyond expectations; the course was technical and beautiful, and the overall experience was more than a 10 for me.
#157 - "Goldy" - Voice of the Beehive Bandwagon
Q: How do you keep all the stats straight during a race and not lose your voice?
Goldie explains that he relies on timers for accurate stats while maintaining vocal health with hydration and controlled energy levels during events.
#153 - Grayson Murphy
Q: What are your goals moving forward in your career?
I would like to run a fast road marathon and do well in Golden Trail races.
#150 - Lucy Kolpa
Q: What are your plans for the 2026 season?
Lucy intends to start with the Broken Arrow 23K, aiming to compete in a more elite field, and is considering several races throughout the summer.
#150 - Lucy Kolpa
Q: What's your background? Talk about your relationship with sport.
Lucy discusses her transition from soccer to running, starting during her sophomore year in college after quitting soccer, and how she developed a love for running.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steep Stuff Podcast

What is The Steep Stuff Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep-dish exploration of short-trail running, endurance sports culture, and athlete development. Episodes frequently center on trail and mountain running, training approaches, coaching insights, race logistics, and the evolving role of sponsorship and community in sub-ultra events. Listeners get practical takeaways on training (RPE vs. HR, heat acclimation), race strategy, gear and nutrition, plus candid conversations about the human side of competing at a high level. The show often features elite athletes, coaches, race directors, and industry voices, delivering both technical guidance and behind-the-scenes perspectives that help listeners understand what it takes to perform and sustain a career in this space. A standout throughline is a... more

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1. Robin Vieira Brower
2. Dreama Walton
3. Annie Hughes
4. Julian Carr
5. Steve White
6. Zachary Erikson
7. Michelino Sunseri
8. Jackson Cole

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