Creators Cooldown

Dean Leslie is the filmmaker behind 8 seasons of Salomon Running TV which included some of the best and most influential films, during what was a defining moment for our sport. In this special episode of Creators Cooldown, Dean and I talk about how Salomon Running TV got started, how the films got made, and how the channel developed into what it is today. Watch some of the films we discussed here:...

Cody Bare is the filmmaker behind the videos on David Roche’s YouTube channel, including the Road to Western States series, and the Leadville and Javelina films. In this conversation, we go deep on what they learned along the way, including: Why athlete-owned channels outperform brand channels How brands can invest in content without controlling it What it actually looks like to build a YouTube se...

Floris Gierman is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Path Projects. He's also a prolific content creator and educator with a YouTube channel, podcast, coaching platform, and now a book. In this episode of Creators Cooldown, we tackle tough topics like how to keep creating long-term without burning out, and how one's relationship with their work can change over time. Get Floris' book Run...

Göran Winblad is a Swedish ultrarunner and YouTuber. His videos are creative and cinematic, yet always educational and grounded in the science of running. We talk about how he approaches content as a solo creator, how he balances training with life as a father of two living in Norway, and how he juggles work and creative projects. We also got into the challenges of building an audience on YouTube...

Simon Guerard races a lot and he documents it all from a first perspective on his growing youtube channel "Ultra Marathon Trail Running with Simon".In this conversation, you'll hear his origin story on YouTube, as well as about how he balances filming and editing with his training and racing, not to mention his busy work schedule. Check out Simon's channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@runn...

Wes Plate has carved out a niche documenting some of the longest footraces. He's taken on nearly every 200+ mile race in North America, he's a 5 time Cocodona 250 finisher, and like me he films the experience from a first-person perspective. We talk about what it takes to capture these massive efforts, how his background as a professional video editor shapes his approach, and the ways in which try...

Jeff Garmire has numerous FKT's to his name, including the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, Wonderland Trail, John Muir Trail, and many more, and he's run the Cocodona 250 five times, where I paced him this year. Jeff's also an author and the host of the Free Outside podcast. We talk about the media circle that was this year's Cocodona 250, as well as some of the challenges of creating content as an...

Dylan Harris is the filmmaker behind The Chase, a documentary about the extremely competitive 2024 Cocodona 250. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how the film came together, and get Dylan’s take on the fast-growing world of trail running filmmaking. Check out Dylan's other work on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Spiritofdylan FOLLOW ME HERE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpelleti...

Ryan Thrower is relatively new to the world of content production, but in his short career has collaborated with filmmakers like Ethan Newberry and a ton of brands. And as one of the founders of Freetrail along with Dylan Bowman, he's now working with some of the biggest names in the sport. Check out Freetrail on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Freetrail FOLLOW ME HERE: Instagram: https://ww...

Filmmaker Derrick Lytle has worked with many of the top athletes and brands, and he was responsible for the cinematography on my film from the Moab 240 and more recently he helped me with my film from Softrock. Follow Derrick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derricklytle FOLLOW ME HERE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpelletier/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffpelletierruns Str...

Michael Ko, better known as Kofuzi, is one of the biggest names in running shoe reviews on YouTube. Mike and I talk about how he got started and about his approach to making his shoe reviews, including how he works with brands while balancing the need to remain unbiased. Kofuzi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kofuzi FOLLOW ME HERE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpelletier/ Facebook: ht...

Drew B Darby's work includes collaborations with Sally McRae on the films from her 200 milers, and more recently with Singletrack on The Finisher about Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons. I sat down with Drew to hear about how he fell in to filming running-related content, how he works with brands and athletes, and some of the lessons he's learned about filming some of the most challen...

Hilary Yang wears many hats within the world of trail running, including that of photographer, podcaster, and more recently, race director. But this wasn't always the case. Just a decade ago, she was on a very different path, building a career in the corporate world. I sat down with Hilary to talk about what led her to make the leap from corporate to creative, how she’s carved out a unique space i...

Andy Glaze has been running 100 miles each week for close to 5 years, while inspiring hundreds of thousands with his short form content. But with this growing audience comes some negativity. I sit down to chat with him about how he manages all of this feedback both good and bad, about his approach to content, and why he's chosen to remain sponsor free. FOLLOW ANDY: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@...

Finn Melanson hosts the popular Singletrack Podcast. We chat about everything from how he got started, to the business of podcasting, and the future of media in trail running. FIND SINGLETRACK HERE: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jAsWCRNSCU8nh81vrAaC2 https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/singletrack/id1572382413 https://www.youtube.com/@runsingletrack FOLLOW ME HERE: YouTube: https://youtube.com/...

Dave Dillon is the creator behind the popular YouTube review-based channel Chase the Summit. We talk about everything from his approach to working with brands, to how he deals with negative comments, and his busy life as a father of four. FOLLOW CHASE THE SUMMIT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/chasethesummit https://chasethesummit.com/ FOLLOW ME HERE: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JeffPelletier Inst...

Creators Cooldown is an interview-based podcast where host Jeff Pelletier talks shop with the best creators in running related content, including filmmakers, podcasters, photographers, and more. FOLLOW ME HERE: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JeffPelletier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jpelletier/ Sign up for my newsletter so you never miss a video: https://jeffpelletier.com/newsletter/