Behind The Wheel Podcast

Dr. Shaunna Payne gold is an Assistant Provost of Diversity & Inclusion at Townson University, she's a Mom, swim instructor and a Triathlete.  Shaunna is a multifaceted athlete with experience as an Ironman 70.3 Triathlete, she has served at large public, small public, large private  and small private institutions in roles ranging from residence life to multicultural student programm...

Back in January of 2019 I received a Happy New Year Text and a lead on a great story for 2019/2020 from Heather King,  “I just put a group together called Black Ice Project. We are 40 black folks headed to Antartica to run marathon in January 2020.” The average annual temperature in Antartica ranges from about −10°C on the Antarctic coast to −60°C at the highest parts of the interior. Near th...

Milton F. Garrett II is a singer and marathoner from Chicago, a father of two sons, one is a biochemical research and the other a 2nd year medical student-both were homeschooled from the 2nd-8th grade.  The former Clark College alumni spent 25 years in the refinery industry, now a days he helps people move around the city with Uber.  Milton is member of Men Run Deezs Streets, and Black C...

I became curious as to why we stop noticing the world around us. I came across an article, in Psychology Today written by Dr. Alan Castel, in it, he said: “We often don't notice things unless we focus and are present.”  Here are a few good demonstrations.  Count the numbers of F’s in the following passage: Finished Files Are the Result Of Years of Scientific Study Combined With the Experience Of Y...

Nian Hu and Amanda Krause wrote a fascinating article for Business Insider about Jif Peanut Butter, that sparked my recent obsession with peanut butter.  On February 19, around 12:20pm I received a message from a friend, let’s call her Kim, well because after all her name is Kim.  Kim wanted to know if I had anytime to chat about podcasting?  No preambles, no small talk, you know, "hey how you doi...

On July 12, 2016, pulled into a Shell gas station in Stamford CT. to fill up without checking the price, I figured it would .05¢ north or south of what I normally pay-I was wrong.  It trigged a string of events on Facebook and even severed a few relationships.  Through the entire fiasco I was never able to speak with the manager, I recently became with obsessed with solving the case.  Along the wa...

On Friday, I spent the night at my sister's house, in the morning while trying to convince her to put a pot of coffee on, the conversion turned towards Jillian Michaels and her online spat with Al Roker and Lizzo.  When did we start obsessing over black bodies or should I say more specifically, fat female black peoples bodies?  When did fat become chic?  Was it when some magazine editor decided to...

This episode is tribute to a staple in the running and endurance community, Dawn Davis Calhoun was a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend who sought to squeeze every last drop out of life.  Dawn was an inspirational fighter who lived her life out loud and shared her journey every step of the way to inspire, educate and to bring hope to others battling cancer. Dawn was a 11+3 or 14-year breast...

This episode is tribute to a staple in the running and endurance community, Dawn Davis Calhoun was a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend who sought to squeeze every last drop out of life.  Dawn was an inspirational fighter who lived her life out loud and shared her journey every step of the way to inspire, educate and to bring hope to others battling cancer.   Dawn was a 11+3 or 14-year brea...

Behind The Wheel showcases the accomplishments of everyday marathoners triathletes and entrepreneurs, ordinary people who are doing EXTRAordinary things within their communities. The show takes the listener on a ride behind the scenes each episode giving you a peak into the lives of ordinary people who's stories typically wouldn't be told on mainstream media outlets. I started Behind the Wheel on...

Tony announces The Five Island Challenge a new race series.  Barbados, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jamaica.

DrinkHybrid Coffee impromptu interview, according to Tatyana Reyes, an employee at DrinkHybrid was creates by the owner Evan Reyes, as a way to inspire his children to pursue their dreams

Cliff Scherb is the founder of Tristar Athletes, we caught up with Cliff after his presentation at Pacific Cycling and Triathlon Cafe in Stamford CT. Cliff did a fire chat on how to get faster on the bike, we’ll have that episode up shortly, but for now enjoy

Guy is the VP of Global Operations Services at the Clorox Company he’s also a Father, explore, coach, mentor, Ironman, pilot, sailor a lover of life and learning. As he was preparing for a ride from Selma to Montgomery, he stopped in for a tune-up at Medical Massage Therapy, where Denis Lesile is the CEO and founder. After seeing Guy’s live segment on Facebook, I was curious to find out if the cyr...

Two months ago I picked up Mark in New Haven near Yale, I hit him with my standard opening line "Looks like we're heading to New Jersey?" to which Mark said: "Huh, wait what? We're not going to Jersey".  That line is usually met with surprise, because no one likes going to Jersey.  After the shock wore off, we continued chatting and I shared my desire to travel across the country and do a mini doc...

I made a pit stop in Stamford for something to eat on my way back from Brooklyn. Heading home I see three police cars and a group in front of the state building, so I make a u-turn, park the car, grab my gear and head over to see what’s up. As I’m making my way through the crowd I hear a voice, hey you just missed it-it’s Julie from Pacific Cycling & Triathlon , she says go over there and talk to...

When I started Behind The Wheel, I had India and Tommy on the show, Tommie was the host of "Shut Up Tommie" and India was starting a vlog-once she launched we had her on the show.  Fun fact India was also one of the original participants on the "The Road To ChiTown".   For this episode I was in the hot seat.  I had a great time, if you aren't all subscribed go follow them where ever you listen to...

Joe was guest at speaker at Pacific Cycling and Triathlon in Stamford CT.  Joe is the author of Cycles of a Traveler – A celebration of humanity in all its wondrous glory and the world in all its devastating beauty. From the streets of The Bronx, Joe Diomede accomplishes his dream and heads out across America on his motorcycle for a once in a lifetime trip with his college buddy.  Once he accompli...

Shadeed aka the R&B Lifter started on his health journey after being by his aunts bedside during her last days, after loosing her he decided to make a radical change to his diet and lifestyle.  He started running with BMR Philly from there he started lifting secured a personal trainer and became a certified trainer.  Get Fit With Deed and Get Juicing With Deed were born. This episode is sponsored...

In my quest to bring you the absofreakinglutely best in running and entertainment aka RUNUTAINMENT, I try to seek our guest who I feel will add value to you personally and or professionally.   Alysse is strategic marketer from NY to LA, Alysse earned her Bachelor of Arts from Penn State (WE ARE!) and hails from advertising powerhouse Ogilvy & Mather where she drove account management for Global an...

Kalilah is a graduate of Penn State University and Morgan State University with a Masters in Architecture.  After college the Brooklyn native migrated to Baltimore and worked as a designer for Under Armour.  Baltimore erupted after the death of Freddie Gray and Kalilah noticed there's was a disconnect in the neighborhood she worked and lived.   So rather than stand on the sidelines and do nothing...

This was an exploration into the evolution of Charlie Dark, the DJ, Poet, Founder of Run Dem Crew in London, Influencer, leader and yogi.  We sat down for an intimate conversation in his home surrounded by thousands of 12inch and 45 records a collection which he amassed over the decades.  When he's not rescuing dance hall records you'll probably find him running with his crew or teaching Yoga to b...

We all have a store to tell and who better to tell your story than you. But for whatever the reason you may be hesitant to share your truth. What I have found is that once you open and share your truth it empowers others to do the same. Staying silent is what empowers abusers and shields them from having to be confronted with their tragic offenses perpetrated on innocent victims; meanwhile the vic...

The volume frequency speed of information flowing on the internet via social media, 📺 , 🚂 , ✈️ billboards and 🚕 can be overwhelming. Seems like everyone is trying to grab our attention; it’s funny because that’s exactly what I’m trying to do-so I guess I’m just as guilty. Even if I’m trying to drown of negative noise and pump up the volume on positivity, some might argue I’m only adding to an a...

Toast Cafe is what happens when you have over two decades of friendships Angelo Wayne and Mike are the owners of Toast.  Conveniently located in the heart of Brooklyn.  Angelo-(one of the owners) is an avid runner and Chiropractor.  During this episode we chop it up about his latest entrepreneurial venture.    I traveled from Connecticut to catch up with a few friends after a run in preparation fo...