Amelia and Charlie Bell

long/run

Sports EN ↓ 91 episodes

In his twenties, Charlie Bell ran a solo lap around the United States – 10,000 miles on foot. Now in her twenties, his daughter Amelia wants to learn why, how, what he saw, what he learned, and what it was really like.

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Amelia and Charlie Bell

Episodes

After the Run: Kay & Eliza 19.05.2026 1:01:52

A father/daughter podcast becomes a "father/daughter/mother/daughter" podcast as Charlie and Amelia are joined by Kay and Eliza for a very special family edition of long/run. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

After the Run 4: Frank 05.05.2026 53:01

It's Thanksgiving in May! Charlie and Amelia are joined by Episode 16's Frank Allen to talk about sweet potato casserole and the enduring spirit of the Gulf Coast. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

After the Run 3: Troy 14.04.2026 53:58

In their third post-run conversation Charlie and Amelia catch up with Troy Kleinjan, the titular "Troy" from Episode 55, to discuss small-town hospitality and kindred spirits. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

After the Run 2: Liz 07.04.2026 52:20

Charlie and Amelia are joined by Liz Ludewig, the reporter from Episode 74, to talk about writing, the fallibility of memory, and internet sleuthing. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

After the Run 1: Ed 31.03.2026 43:34

Having finished recounting the run, Charlie and Amelia welcome their first-ever guest, Ed Beddingfield, for fact-checking and fond memories. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

83. and so on 24.03.2026 56:13

In our first episode after crossing the finish line, Charlie still won't take a ride... Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

82. home 17.03.2026 1:24:42

At last. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

81. alma mater / almost over 10.03.2026 55:03

Charlie tries not to think about every step as a "last" as he makes his way from Princeton to Philadelphia during the penultimate week of the trip. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

80. New York / New York 03.03.2026 1:17:30

Everywhere he goes this week, from the burned-out blocks of the South Bronx to the shiny steel towers of Manhattan, Charlie finds people who help steer him towards home. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

79. Westerly / Waldo 24.02.2026 1:01:18

In southern Connecticut, Charlie feels like he just might almost be home. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

78. John, Priscilla / Mom, Dad 17.02.2026 55:48

From Plymouth, MA, to Newport, RI, Charlie's week is filled with both family and local history. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

77. Boston / globe 10.02.2026 47:22

During his week in Boston, Charlie ponders the roads not taken and follows in some famous footsteps. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

76. Atlantic / dancers 03.02.2026 1:04:20

In one short week, Charlie walks through three states and sets foot— well, both feet, really— in the ocean once again. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

75. Dispatches / dark passage 27.01.2026 56:50

As Charlie heads south along the coast of Maine, Amelia begins to wonder what comes next. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

74. Bert and I / Yvonne and Woodstock 20.01.2026 1:02:35

In a tiny town in central Maine, Charlie turns a corner and heads for home. "Which Way to East Vassalboro?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWHaArL_tuI Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

73. 25 below / Bridgton 13.01.2026 55:52

Amidst the coldest weather of the trip, Charlie finds himself retracing his steps more than once. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

72. BOOM! / laundry bag 06.01.2026 53:18

Charlie starts the new year with a bang, then shivers his way to a new state: New Hampshire! Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

71. magic carpet / Merry Christmas 30.12.2025 51:02

After finally reaching New England, Charlie makes a holiday detour to meet his new niece, feeling more like a time traveler than a pedestrian. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

70. Lake Placid / Lake Champlain 23.12.2025 1:06:15

During his last few days in New York (for now), Charlie grapples with an old dream and a new nightmare. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

69. dark / deep 16.12.2025 1:00:17

In the heart of the Adirondacks, Charlie loses his way. Later, he meets a man who, at least for a moment, seems to be losing his mind. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

68. the prophet / the hitchhiker 09.12.2025 57:27

Welcomed in from the cold of upstate New York, Charlie finds some wisdom on a refrigerator door. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

Gumbo Encore 02.12.2025 12:02

A brief message and a short story... Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us And if you're in or near NYC, come see Amelia in The Merchant of Venice, December 5-7! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/merchant-of-venice-tickets-1962266324399?aff=oddtdtcreator

67. Falls / fall 25.11.2025 1:08:26

After a few nights with families, friends, and firemen, Charlie takes the old-fashioned route to Niagara Falls. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

66. slush / smokestacks 18.11.2025 54:53

As winter sets in around him, Charlie (briefly) enters Pennsylvania once again. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us

65. sense / sense 11.11.2025 50:33

In northern Ohio, home comes to Charlie: he sees his parents for the first time since the trip began. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod@gmail.com Charlie's Website: longrun.us