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The Rambling Runner Podcast

Matt Chittim

Booking Overview

An interview-led endurance-running show focused on dedicated amateur runners, with external guests typically sharing remarkable performance, comeback, transformation, or adaptive-athlete stories, alongside occasional authors and established endurance figures. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished amateur and professional endurance athletes, adaptive athletes, coaches, sports authors, and experts with compelling firsthand running narratives; booking difficulty is low to medium because exceptional personal achievement and a strong story matter more than mainstream celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 753

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 16.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ramblingrunnerpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Matt Chittim - Host of a podcast focused on dedicated amateur runners, endurance performance, training progress, and inspirational athletic results.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
A compelling endurance-sport background, such as notable marathon, ultramarathon, or triathlon achievements; a significant comeback or transformation; adaptive-athlete experience; or established expertise as a coach, sports author, or endurance professional.
Required Achievements:  
Major marathon, ultramarathon, or triathlon accomplishments, Successful return from serious injury, illness, or physical limitation, Documented weight-loss or late-life fitness transformation, Published books or recognized expertise in endurance sport, Advocacy or visibility work supporting adaptive athletes

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike McCalley - Weight Loss, Habit Formation, Rebuilding Fitness, Coaching, Trail Running, Elevation, Nutrition, And Training For Leadville, Wasatch, And The Grand Slam Of Ultrarunning.

Matt Fitzgerald - Long COVID, Returning To Running, Chronic Illness, Endurance, Philosophy, Psychology, And His 100-kilometer Ultramarathon Described In Dying To Run.

Jared Ewing - Rehabilitation, Adaptive Running, Marathon And Ultramarathon Training, Disability Visibility, Mindset, And Documenting His Athletic Journey.

Sue Reynolds - Late-life Athletic Transformation, Weight Loss, Triathlon Competition, The Physical And Personal Costs Of High-level Endurance Sport, And Her Books The Athlete Inside And Across The Line.

Recent Topics

Sports, Running, Endurance Sports, Ultrarunning, Marathon Training

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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#752 - Mike McCalley: How a Brutal Wake-Up Call From His Son Changed Everything

August 31, 2026

Mike McCalley shares the unlikely progression from being unable to jog a quarter mile to training for and racing some of the biggest endurance events in ultrarunning. This conversation centers on a turning point with his son, the habit changes that followed, and how he built the fitness, durability, and mindset to pursue Leadville, Wasatch, and the broader Grand Slam goal. In this episode, Mike McCalley discusses the family moment that sparked his return to fitness, the practical systems h...

#751 - Meniscus Repair, Recovery Timeline, and Why I Chose Surgery

August 31, 2026

In this episode, I share a solo update on my knee surgery, focusing on what a meniscus repair is, how it differs from older meniscus procedures, and why I chose this path as a runner. I also break down my current recovery status, the milestones ahead, and the realistic tradeoffs of trying to preserve long-term knee function. I talk through the decision-making process behind surgery, what the surgeons found, and why the rehab timeline is so restrictive at first. I also get honest about the f...

#750 - Matt Fitzgerald's "Dying to Run: An Athlete's Quest for One More Finish"

August 22, 2026

When sports journalist and bestselling author Matt Fitzgerald is struck by long COVID, his lifelong passion—running—becomes a distant memory, leaving him trapped in a failing body that simply won’t cooperate. After authoring dozens of books and articles on athletes pushing the limits of human endurance, Fitzgerald is now forced to confront his own limits in ways he never imagined. Doctors have no answers and every day feels like an endless loop of misery and mental fog, but Fitzgerald is dete...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Rambling Runner Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Rambling Runner Podcast?

The Rambling Runner Podcast is hosted by Matt Chittim. Its publicly listed email is ramblingrunnerpodcast@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 The Rambling Runner Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Rambling Runner Podcast: ramblingrunnerpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Rambling Runner Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Rambling Runner Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Rambling Runner Podcast?

The Rambling Runner Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: A compelling endurance-sport background, such as notable marathon, ultramarathon, or triathlon achievements; a significant comeback or transformation; adaptive-athlete experience; or established expertise as a coach, sports author, or endurance professional. Common among recent guests: Major marathon, ultramarathon, or triathlon accomplishments; Successful return from serious injury, illness, or physical limitation; Documented weight-loss or late-life fitness transformation. Recent guests include Mike McCalley, Matt Fitzgerald, and Jared Ewing.

How hard is it to get booked on The Rambling Runner Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Rambling Runner Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

ramblingrunnerpodcast@gmail.com

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