Bonus Smiles (Hosted by Public Radio Runner)

This special episode seizes the kairotic  moment between two races–Broken Arrow and Western States. We’re keeping the vibes high and showcasing what public radio music is about–human curated jams you won’t find on commercial stations and that can’t be replicated by algorithms.     We’re coming to you fresh from TrailCon–the conference that brings together pro athletes, brands, and every day runner...

Blevolutions’ feet have been around the globe from New York to Japan, but running has been a glue between his extensive travel experience and his love of music. A diverse collection of jams have fueled many of his ultras. Through the ups of meeting trail royalty to the downs of when nature calls.but not in way you’re thinking…Actual nature and wildlife!   Up first, a dive into what shaped his love...

You may know Anna from her 165km (or about 100 mile) journey around Lofoten, the Norwegian archipelago. In this episode, she shares how sensitivity is thread through music, running, and pain. For instance, that boredom is a kind of pain. Or while music can be a powerful running tool, it’s also important “to be present in it.” Up first, a look into where Anna’s music philosophy started.

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode, Yuma local Nate Clifton, shares his stories, jams, and some nutrition advice. He also walks us through his perspective that ultrarunning isn’t so much a sport about the miles as it is a sport of self-discovery.  He also shares a strategy that works both in the...

Bonus Smiles is a narrative music show about the shared miles and stories on trail, from Cocodona to local runs, fueled by runners and their playlists. Public Radio Runner is the veteran trash panda who calls the dumpster behind his local public radio station home. He loves snacks, running distances people hate driving, and above all the communities that comprise the trail, ultra, and public radio...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. You may know him by his 2025 Triple Crown win. But in this episode, ultrarunner Kilian Korth shares how music ties into his running! Like his strategy to save music for when you need it. Or his epiphany that came during the Moab 240 race while listening to the HUNTR/X song Gol...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Ricky doesn’t usually listen to music when he runs–preferring to do everything with an intention and purpose. So why is his daughter’s message of encouragement and song recommendation so meaningful to him? To appreciate it, we have to understand who Ricky is– and the support t...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Music has always been a part of Lindsay Teague’s world–from Mama Mia with her kids to the depths of a 100 mile race. Her journey through running is inextricably connected to music. From her road running days, Lindsay used music to break through–the mundane, the pain, the days...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Most runners toe the line with headphones. But ultrarunner Jeff Browning, known on trails as Bronco, has a different strategy. He views music as his pacer, and picks the beats up in the second half of the race. And Bronco’s deep knowledge of running and music gets put to a cre...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. This reflection episode explores the notion of motivation in the context of running. Laura Green starts the conversation asking what motivation has to do with running versus dedication. But motivation isn’t a monolith and dedication is more than showing up; in fact, understand...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode Laura Green takes us on a journey of the tracks that comprise the mixed CD that is her running career. We chase the Third Eye Blind line "I've never been so alone and I've never been so alive" from Motorcycle Drive By through her different run...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode Steven Garrett takes us on a tour of his pain cave. In this land, his philosophy is simple: “pain is temporary, but finishing first is permanent.” But as Steven found out, sometimes when you push hard, the next destination after the podium is the ER. Steven exp...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Anna Kohler shares how a brewery that started in an attic–not a garage– inspired the Hills Run Club, now in its third season, and how some affectionately joke “that this is a beer club that has a running habit first. We explore the connection between a 'geeky' high school secr...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode Miguel “Mike” Guerrero shares his version of public radio running. He tells us the magic of public radio–how there’s no dearth of new songs or ones outside the mainstream vibes–like the band “King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard” and “Pigeons Playing Ping Pong”--...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Perhaps you’ve met the runner or runners where you work. You arrive in the morning, exchange greetings, only to hear how they've already got their 12 in. Or maybe you know a person who comes in on Monday reporting on what their weekend looked like and says, “I did 18 miles...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we reflect on the conversations from previous episodes. The roads and trails are certainly interesting teachers– often times the lesson is some iteration of common knowledge, commonly applied. We look back at the nutrition and fueling choices from Fireball shot...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we hear from Kelsey Long who’s running mantra is “run the mile you’re in. It's a reminder for me to just focus on what you're doing, staying in the moment and not letting whatever's ahead of you overwhelm you." And when those miles get hard, the trail community...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. Ultra running comes in many flavors–and in this episode Rachel Entrekin takes us inside some of her adventures from backyard 50 milers to Cocodona 250. From questionable nutrition hacks to an aid station performance. We talk about the highs, the lows, and the music that gets h...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode, Sandra Koretsky shares her evolution as a runner from the stoic Olympian mindset training days to the current self-care practices of today. We also learn how a carbload dinner and a Melissa Etheridge song brought her full circle.   Sandra is a member of the Hi...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we hear from Brian Bolsen who reflects on the races of 2025 and shares plans for this year   We also discuss the sacrifices of endurance sports from the early mornings to troubleshooting problems on race day. Brian is an active organizer of the Yuma Canal Run C...

Welcome to Bonus Smiles! A music and interview show that’s fueled by runners and their playlists! I’m Public Radio Runner. In this episode we hear from De' Andre Rogers and Devonte Gaskill and the tunes that power their runs. Deandre prefers no music approach, while Devonte, uses the tempo of the music to keep him on track. De' Andre and Devonte are both training for the Yuma Territorial marathon....