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Take Off Your Shoes

Booking Overview

A running-focused, personal conversation series that digs into what athletes’ “why” looks like once they step away from the physical grind. Guests share mindset, pressure, and life transitions through a warm, candid lens—well-suited for PR outreach tied to sports, endurance, and human-interest themes.

Metrics

Episodes: 31

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 445 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ergorbora@icloud.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Runners and endurance athletes (often with competitive backgrounds), plus voices with compelling personal narratives about training, mindset, and major life transitions.
Required Achievements:  
Race participation and endurance/training experience, Public-facing athletic identity (e.g., champions/strong competitors mentioned in references), Demonstrated ability to discuss mindset and life challenges candidly

Recent Guest Discussions

Toni McCann - Finding A New Home In France; Running Motivation And “why”; Letting Go Of Perfection While Striving For Excellence; Joy In Running; Managing External Pressures; What It Means To Feel At Home While Growing Roots.

Rachel Entrekin - Shifting Mindset Toward Embracing Hard Things In And Outside Running; Mental Ownership Of Responses; Practice Through (ultra)endurance Challenges; Translating Lessons To Real Life; Perspective On Pushing Through Vs. Who To Be When Things Get Hard.

Adam Merry - Balancing Elite-level Running With Fatherhood And Partnership; Full-time Work; Training Toward A ‘north Star’; Evolving Goals Through Life Events; Importance Of A Support System; Music/albums Mentioned Alongside His Running Identity.

Recent Topics

Running, Endurance Sports, Athletes, Mindset, Training

Episodes

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Take Off Your Shoes: Katie Asmuth Returns!

October 03, 2026

Welcome to a brand new episode with my first-ever repeat guest: Katie Asmuth.She was my first-ever guest two years ago, and it felt like a great moment to catch up with her and get a glimpse into the changes she’s been facing, her full-circle moment at UTMB, her gratitude through it all, and so much more.It was an episode that was emotional, but also, to me personally, inspiring and, most importantly, honest.I hope you feel similarly, and I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!I...

Take Off Your Shoes: Nick Thompson

August 09, 2026

Welcome to a brand new episode of Take Off Your Shoes with my guest Nick Thompson.This was not the most typical episode, but it was one I’ve been looking forward to recording for a long time.To some of you, this Nick may be a new name because while he’s an incredibly accomplished runner, he’s better known as the CEO of The Atlantic. If you’re wondering how he could have had the time to come onto my show, listen until the end of the episode, where I actually ask him this exact question.The thi...

Take Off Your Shoes: Toni McCann

June 25, 2026

Welcome to a brand new episode of Take Off Your Shoes. My guest today is Toni McCann!After all my conversations, I jot down a few words to remind me of the feeling I had during and after the conversation, which usually allows me to reflect back on it more easily.After this one, I wrote "heartwarming."I am really grateful to Toni for her openness, humbleness, and willingness to share her thoughts and experiences around finding a new home in France, finding the right reasons, her &quo...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Take Off Your Shoes?

Its publicly listed email is ergorbora@icloud.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 Take Off Your Shoes?

The publicly listed email for Take Off Your Shoes: ergorbora@icloud.com.

How many listeners does Take Off Your Shoes have?

Podseeker estimates Take Off Your Shoes reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Take Off Your Shoes?

Take Off Your Shoes typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Runners and endurance athletes (often with competitive backgrounds), plus voices with compelling personal narratives about training, mindset, and major life transitions. Common among recent guests: Race participation and endurance/training experience; Public-facing athletic identity (e.g., champions/strong competitors mentioned in references); Demonstrated ability to discuss mindset and life challenges candidly. Recent guests include Toni McCann, Rachel Entrekin, and Adam Merry.

How hard is it to get booked on Take Off Your Shoes?

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

What topics does Take Off Your Shoes cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Endurance Sports, Athletes, Mindset, and Training. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ergorbora@icloud.com

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