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Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara

Once competitors and Olympic teammates, now friends and podcast partners, Des Linden and Kara Goucher share their hot takes about all things running with a little bit of life-stuff sprinkled in too. Come for the insights on running and stay for the inspiration from two legends in the sport. No filter needed.

This podcast is presented by Brooks Running.

Sports Running
Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
66 minutes
Episodes
92
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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3.25. The

3.25. The "Short" Episode

"What are we even going to talk about? We just did an episode last week..." - Des and Kara before they blink and produce 70 minutes of glorious podcast content.

As such, this "short" episode turned l…

01:10:03  |   Tue 02 Sep 2025
3.24. The Long and Straight (Talk) Episode

3.24. The Long and Straight (Talk) Episode

Des and Kara are not capable of recording short episodes so this one is long with plenty of straight talk about running drama and the upcoming Chicago + NYC marathon fields. No one wants their episod…

01:25:21  |   Tue 26 Aug 2025
3.23. The Gossip Episode

3.23. The Gossip Episode

Gossip? Facts? Real news? This episode has a little bit of all 3 in a back-and-forth dynamic that will leave you laughing and loving it. 

Des and Kara start with an update on their girls trip to Cinc…

01:06:27  |   Tue 19 Aug 2025
3.22. The US Champs Recap Episode

3.22. The US Champs Recap Episode

We know you want US Champs reactions, but this episode starts with the real post-mortem you've been waiting for... the redux on the Hot Ones challenge where Kara and Des go full TMI on you. They tell…

01:35:38  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
3.21. Des & Kara Meet the Hot Ones Challenge

3.21. Des & Kara Meet the Hot Ones Challenge

We are mixing it up with this episode, and let's just say that things get a little bit spicy!

If you haven't subscribed to our YouTube channel yet, then now is the time b/c you will want to watch thi…

01:15:58  |   Tue 05 Aug 2025
3.20. US Champs Preview Show 2025

3.20. US Champs Preview Show 2025

Surprise! Des and Kara are bringing you a 3rd episode in as many weeks because they have to talk about the news of this week - US Champs incoming!

This is your comprehensive preview show of every eve…

01:18:39  |   Tue 29 Jul 2025
3.19. The Crouton Episode

3.19. The Crouton Episode

And we aren't talking about Caesar salad...

Kara and Des are joined in-person by a very special guest on this one. She isn't very talkative, but they can't stop interacting with her throughout the sh…

01:19:46  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
3.18. Oh Ruth... (Bonus Episode!)

3.18. Oh Ruth... (Bonus Episode!)

You asked for it, and here it is. This is a bonus episode with Des and Kara's freshy fresh takes on the Ruth Chepngetich doping positive and provisional suspension. Ruth shocked the world with a 2:09…

00:48:59  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
3.17. The Ketone Episode

3.17. The Ketone Episode

In this episode, we take a break from our usual content (due to summer travel) to share a fun interview with Michael Brandt, the founder and CEO of Ketone-IQ. Michael is also a very fast marathoner w…

00:31:48  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
3.16. The Faith Episode

3.16. The Faith Episode

Who is ready for Faith Kipyegon's sub-4-mile attempt?!? We are! Des and Kara are big Faith fans, and they are excited to tune in to the attempt on Thursday. But, what do they really think about it an…

00:57:28  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
3.15. The Tracklandia Episode

3.15. The Tracklandia Episode

"It's free. After you pay for it, it's free. Just a one-time fee, that you pay annually." - Portlandia cell phone episode + most track streaming services, probably, but NOT Portland Track Fest (which…

01:07:07  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
3.14. The Library Episode

3.14. The Library Episode

Pulling up to this episode is like pulling up to your local library... it's got a little bit of everything in it, except for hopefully those pesky midwestern ticks.

The episode opens with the usual i…

01:14:57  |   Tue 27 May 2025
3.13. Save the 10,000, the Cooldown Episode

3.13. Save the 10,000, the Cooldown Episode

They warmed you up with plenty of pre-race content, Des and Kara and the athletes delivered on exciting races, and now it's time for the cooldown!

Des and Kara recap the Save the 10,000 with all of t…

01:11:24  |   Tue 13 May 2025
3.12. Kara's History with the 10,000

3.12. Kara's History with the 10,000

To get you excited about Saturday night's Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara, this episode is all about Kara's history with the event. She talks about 10,000m legends Lynn Jennings and Billy Mills and…

00:39:20  |   Thu 01 May 2025
3.11. Save the 10,000 Preview Show

3.11. Save the 10,000 Preview Show

It's race week. Are you ready for this?!? Cue the 2 Unlimited music in your head!

In this episode, Trevor Rhodes joins the show. He is the race director for the meet, and the event wouldn't have happ…

00:40:38  |   Thu 01 May 2025
3.10. On Des Going Out on Top

3.10. On Des Going Out on Top

"People say you should go out on top, and that's what I am doing - because getting to race my final professional marathon in Boston is indeed going out on top." - Des Linden

Those are the words she s…

01:15:44  |   Tue 29 Apr 2025
3.9. Live from Boston 2025!

3.9. Live from Boston 2025!

Live from WBUR Cityspace, this is the 2025 version of Des and Kara from Boston. In this episode, you get all of the normal, fun banter plus a section-by-section rundown of the Boston course from thei…

00:55:44  |   Sat 19 Apr 2025
3.8. The New Leaf Episode

3.8. The New Leaf Episode

Spring time is here. The leaves are returning to the trees, and we are turning over new ones. 

Some new leaves in this episode: new Brooks foams and new track meets, plus massages (!), excursions (!)…

01:07:36  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
3.7. The Vibes Episode (aka the Chafing Episode)

3.7. The Vibes Episode (aka the Chafing Episode)

This episode is a vibe all to its own, and you know it's is a good one when hilarious stuff comes up in the most random of ways.

This episode isn’t about chafing, but you get plenty of hilarious (and…

01:05:46  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
3.6. Save the 10,000 Launch Episode

3.6. Save the 10,000 Launch Episode

Nobody asked Des and Kara to put on a 10,000 meter track race, but as is the theme for this podcast, here we are! It's officially official. The Save the 10,000 with Des and Kara is happening on Satur…

01:03:41  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
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