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Running In The 70s

Booking Overview

This interview-driven running history show focuses on cross-country runners, track athletes, and road racers from the 1970s, typically featuring accomplished former competitors, coaches, and running historians. A PR agency could credibly pitch elite or historically significant runners, Olympic-trials participants, coaches, authors, hall-of-fame athletes, and track-and-field organization leaders; booking difficulty is medium because guests need strong competitive, coaching, or historical credentials but are generally niche rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 169

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 227 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

matthew@kleinosky.com

mkleinosky@gmail.com

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established competitive history in distance running or track and field, coaching experience, notable records or championships, Olympic-Trials or Olympic participation, hall-of-fame recognition, authorship, or leadership in running organizations.
Required Achievements:  
National or collegiate championships, Olympic or Olympic-Trials participation, Track, marathon, or relay records, Hall-of-fame recognition, Coaching careers and athlete development, Books or leadership in running organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Centrowitz Sr. - His Childhood And Running Career, Oregon Training, Steve Prefontaine, The 1976 Olympics, American-record Competition, National Championships, The 1980 Olympic Boycott, Coaching, Parenting, And His Forthcoming Documentary.

Gertrude Betsy Peace - Discovering Running In The 1970s, Women’s Track At Howard University, 800-meter Training, The Olympic Trials, Coaching, And Developing Young Athletes.

Brad Kron - High School And Collegiate Competition, Championship Teams, Ic4a Racing, Coaching, And A Decades-long Road-racing Career.

Bill Scobey - Junior-college And Military Competition, Collegiate Racing, Marathon And Ultradistance Records, Relay Racing, And His 1970s Running Career.

Tom Derderian - Shoe Design, Elite Racing, Coaching Philosophy, The Olympic Trials, Running-club Leadership, And Boston Marathon History.

Recent Topics

Running, Track And Field, Cross Country, Road Racing, Coaching

Episodes

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Running In The 70s
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4.35 Roger George

October 10, 2026

Episode 435: Decathlon Battles, Clerical Twists, and Athletics West with Roger George In this episode of Running in the '70s, host Matthew Kleinosky connects in Fresno, California, with collegiate national champion, three-time Division I All-American, and 1976 Olympic decathlon alternate Roger George. From wrestling irrigation pipes on a Central Valley turkey farm to training at the dawn of professional track and field with Nike’s Athletics West, Roger shares an incredible inside look ...

4.34 John Herdman

October 04, 2026

Running in the '70s – Episode Summary: John HerdmanHost: Matthew KleinoskyGuest: John Herdman (Westmont High School Class of '73, Johnson & Wales College) In this episode, host Matthew Kleinosky reconnects with southwestern Pennsylvania running history by interviewing John Herdman. Growing up in the Johnstown area, John and his identical twin brother, Jim, were standout distance runners for Westmont High School in the early 1970s - athletes Matthew first read about as an aspiring ...

4.33 Jack "Dog" Welch

September 28, 2026

Episode 433: When Running Was Young with Jack D. WelchIn this episode of Running in the '70s, host Matthew Kleinosky sits down with Jack D. Welch—author of When Running Was Young and So Were We, co-founder of Running Magazine, former senior road racing editor for Track & Field News, and self-proclaimed "world's slowest professional runner". From 100-mile training weeks and grassroots newsletters to media trucks and the early days inside Nike corporate headquarters, Jack ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Running In The 70s?

Its publicly listed emails are matthew@kleinosky.com and mkleinosky@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 Running In The 70s?

The publicly listed emails for Running In The 70s: matthew@kleinosky.com and mkleinosky@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Running In The 70s have?

Podseeker estimates Running In The 70s reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Running In The 70s?

Running In The 70s typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established competitive history in distance running or track and field, coaching experience, notable records or championships, Olympic-Trials or Olympic participation, hall-of-fame recognition, authorship, or leadership in running organizations. Common among recent guests: National or collegiate championships; Olympic or Olympic-Trials participation; Track, marathon, or relay records. Recent guests include Matt Centrowitz Sr., Gertrude Betsy Peace, and Brad Kron.

How hard is it to get booked on Running In The 70s?

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

What topics does Running In The 70s cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Track And Field, Cross Country, Road Racing, and Coaching. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

matthew@kleinosky.com

mkleinosky@gmail.com

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