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The Steep Stuff Podcast

James Lauriello
Trail Running
Mountain Running
Team USA
Sunapee Scramble
Broken Arrow 46K
Broken Arrow
World Trail Championship
US Mountain Running Championship
Ultra Running
Sub-Ultra Mountain Running
Cirque Series
Golden Trail World Series
Golden Trail Series
World Mountain Running Championship
Speedgoat 50K
Colorado
Broken Arrow Sky Race
Gopro Games
UTMB
Sky Running

Your Source for all Things Trail, Mountain & Skyrunning

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A double loop can turn a mountain race into a mind game fast. We sit down with Robin Vieira Brower right as Whiteface Sky Race week kicks off to talk through what changes when you know you have to climb the same mountain twice and s... more

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A two-loop skyrace sounds straightforward until you’re halfway through lap one and realize the real battle is in your head. We sit down with Morgan Elliott just before Whiteface Skyrace in upstate New York, where family is nearby, t... more

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A 20K with nearly 8,000 feet of climbing shouldn’t exist, and yet Whiteface Sky Race is about to make a whole field of strong runners question their life choices. Steve Taylor joins us from smoky Colorado Springs as we turn our full... more

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Mount Marathon is the kind of race that makes no sense on paper and perfect sense the moment you watch it. It is short, steep, chaotic, and deeply tied to Seward, Alaska and the local mountain running community, yet it keeps attract... more

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Recent Guests

Karina Andersen
Elite sky runner and fitness athlete
Episode: #184 - Karina Andersen
Jen Day Denton
FKT queen, decorated female FKT athlete
Episode: #183 - Jen Day Denton
Marshall Graybill
Trail runner and PhD student; engineer
Self / Team Trail? (mentioned affiliations within episode)
Episode: #182 - Marshall Graybill
Steve Taylor
Speaker and guest commentator for The Steep Stuff Podcast
Glenwood Insurance (interview guest)
Episode: Broken Arrow 23K Race Companion
Ares Reading
Fourth place finisher at yesterday's US Mountain Running Championship
US Mountain Running Championship
Episode: Ares Reading - Post Sunapee Scramble (U.S. Mountain Running Championship) Interview
Julian Lacasse
Race director of Défi des couleurs (WMRA circuit)
Diffé des Couleurs
Episode: 2026 USATF Mountain Running Championship - Sunapee Scramble Live Stream Audio
Ben Cook
President of Marathon Sports
Marathon Sports
Episode: 2026 USATF Mountain Running Championship - Sunapee Scramble Live Stream Audio
Remi Leroux
Canadian trail runner and WMRA competitor
Canada
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Maya Rael
US Mountain Running Champion (winner)
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Host

James Lorello
Host of The Steep Stuff Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 118 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 States6 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 States6 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 States9 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 States10 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 States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Praise comes for bringing diverse, elite voices in sub-ultra mountain running to light.
Listeners praise the host's preparation and thoughtful, unforced interview style.
Episodes are seen as authentic, with deep dives beyond race results.

Chart Rankings

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

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#55
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#110
Canada/Sports/Running
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#238
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
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#210
Australia/Sports/Running
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#103
Netherlands/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#181
Norway/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Maya Rayle - Post Sunapee Scramble (U.S. Mountain Running Championship) Interview
Q: Did you go in thinking that you were capable of winning the race?
Maya explains she didn't set explicit win expectations but aimed to put herself in the mix and see what happened, feeling the race out and adapting her plan as it unfolded.
#183 - Jen Day Denton
Q: How did the paragliding accident shape your outlook on risk and future goals?
It deepened gratitude and strengthened resolve to chase dreams, while prioritizing safety and family, with Everest on the horizon as a motivating long-term goal.
#183 - Jen Day Denton
Q: What inspired the trip to Pico de Orizaba after your other records?
She pursued Pico de Orizaba as a step toward Everest, aligning a long-term dream with a practical opportunity while traveling with her husband in a trip that became a memorable mountaineering experience.
#183 - Jen Day Denton
Q: Did you run it all like in high school, college, like any of that?
She explains there was no formal running background; she did team sports, but running was never a formal pursuit, and FKTs grew from curiosity and love for the mountains rather than a race mindset.
Mason Coppi - Post Sunapee Scramble (U.S. Mountain Running Championship) Interview - Post Race Live
Q: How did you manage the switch from longer races to a shorter, faster race for this event?
I felt both more confident and less so in different ways; changes in training—more speed work, threshold work, and controlled easy runs—helped. The key was adapting training while maintaining downhill and muscular endurance ability.

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

This show centers on sub-ultra and endurance trail running, often pairing elite athletes with the host's deep knowledge of the sport. Episodes typically cover race strategy, training philosophies, course breakdowns, sponsorship dynamics, and the realities of balancing demanding athletic careers with daily life. A notable throughline is a willingness to unpack nuanced topics—from race tactics and altitude training to gear, culture, and the evolving sponsorship landscape—making the conversations both practical for athletes and insightful for brands seeking authentic trail-running storytelling. The format often blends technical analysis with personal storytelling, mentorship, and cross-country perspectives from athletes who compete at the fron... more

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Recent guests on The Steep Stuff Podcast include:

1. Karina Andersen
2. Jen Day Denton
3. Marshall Graybill
4. Steve Taylor
5. Ares Reading
6. Julian Lacasse
7. Ben Cook
8. Remi Leroux

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