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RU STRONG

Jeff Durr

Booking Overview

This interview-focused show explores resilience, mental health, identity, leadership, and life transitions through conversations with current and former college athletes, coaches, sports professionals, and leadership experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch former athletes, coaches, sports psychologists, mental-health advocates, leadership coaches, authors, and founders with relevant firsthand or professional expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 170

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jdsrjr@gmail.com

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Host

Jeff Durr - Host of RU Strong, a podcast focused on the resilience, perseverance, mental and physical challenges, and post-sports transitions experienced by college athletes.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Former college or professional athletes, coaches, sports performance professionals, mental-health advocates, leadership coaches, authors, speakers, and founders with credible experience in resilience, athlete identity, leadership, or life after sports.
Required Achievements:  
College or professional athletic careers, Coaching or sports performance leadership, Founding a relevant company or organization, Authorship or professional speaking, Expertise in athlete mental health, leadership, or career transition

Recent Guest Discussions

Kota Umeda - Professional Soccer, Athlete Identity, Depression, Resilience, Faith, Leadership, And Mental Wellness.

Charlie Ruiz - Athletic Achievement, Overlooked Talent, Identity After Sports, Leadership, Communication, And Relationship-building.

Jen Fry - Career Reinvention, Difficult Conversations, Conflict, Advocacy, Relationships, And Life Beyond Sports.

Tracy Slusser - Learning Challenges, Coaching, Championship Culture, Leadership Development, Confidence, And Burnout Prevention.

Thomas Roe - Career-ending Injury, Identity, Adversity, Sports Performance, Rehabilitation, Character, And Preparing Athletes For Life Beyond Sports.

Recent Topics

Athlete Transition, Sports, Resilience, Mental Health, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
RU STRONG
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Be Ready When Your Moment Comes - Jason Kaul - Episode 170

October 11, 2026

What happens when you do everything you can to reach a goal and the outcome still doesn’t come?Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast! Today’s guest is Jason Kaul, a former Stanford University football player whose journey offers powerful lessons in preparation, perseverance, and finding purpose beyond the game.Originally from Ham Lake, Minnesota, Jason was a three-sport athlete and team captain before joining Stanford as a preferred walk-on. He arrived determined to earn an athletic scholarsh...

More Than Lacrosse - Kelsey Walker - Episode 169

October 04, 2026

Today’s guest is Kelsey Walker, a former Rutgers University Division I lacrosse player whose story is about much more than what happened on the field.Growing up in Rumson, New Jersey, Kelsey was a standout two-sport athlete at Rumson-Fair Haven. She was a four-year varsity lacrosse player, team captain, All-Shore selection and two-time Shore Conference Champion before earning the opportunity to continue her lacrosse career at Rutgers University.But when Kelsey arrived at Rutgers, her journey ...

When The Game Ends - Mitch Lyons - Episode 168

October 03, 2026

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast! Today’s guest is Mitch Lyons, a former NFL tight end whose journey shows what it takes to keep moving forward when life changes your game plan.Growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mitch knew his family didn’t have a lot of money, and earning an athletic scholarship became his path to a college education. That determination took him to Michigan State, where he became a four-year letterman, team captain, and All-Big Ten honoree before being drafted by the...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
RU STRONG
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How do I get in touch with RU STRONG?

RU STRONG is hosted by Jeff Durr. Its publicly listed email is jdsrjr@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for RU STRONG?

The publicly listed email for RU STRONG: jdsrjr@gmail.com.

How many listeners does RU STRONG have?

Podseeker estimates RU STRONG reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for RU STRONG?

RU STRONG typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Former college or professional athletes, coaches, sports performance professionals, mental-health advocates, leadership coaches, authors, speakers, and founders with credible experience in resilience, athlete identity, leadership, or life after sports. Common among recent guests: College or professional athletic careers; Coaching or sports performance leadership; Founding a relevant company or organization. Recent guests include Kota Umeda, Charlie Ruiz, and Jen Fry.

How hard is it to get booked on RU STRONG?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does RU STRONG cover?

Recent episodes cover Athlete Transition, Sports, Resilience, Mental Health, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jdsrjr@gmail.com

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