Amelia and Charlie Bell

long/run

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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

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64. Sigh / sign 04.11.2025 55:37

As Charlie passes through South Bend and the farm country of northern Indiana, his thoughts turn to the coming of winter and the long loop 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

63. Gary / Snowberry 28.10.2025 45:00

A passing stranger puts Charlie's mind at ease. Amelia wonders which is more important: talent or effort? 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

62. penthouse / jailhouse 21.10.2025 47:48

With Lake Michigan at his side, Charlie wends his way from Wisconsin to Indiana. In Chicago he finds both admirers and skeptics. 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

61. sermon / science class 14.10.2025 55:58

Crossing Minnesota and Wisconsin at high speed, Charlie wakes up twice in unusual circumstances. 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

60. more questions / more answers 07.10.2025 56:41

Amelia and Charlie answer more questions from listeners, ranging from the practical to the philosophical to the mathematical. 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

59. there 30.09.2025 1:17:37

Charlie and Amelia do a deep dive into the story of a single day. 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

58. a way 23.09.2025 46:23

A pair of long days in Minnesota leads Charlie to another epiphany. He and Amelia take a break from the day-to-day to talk writing, publishing, and what it all means. Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to longrunpod@gmail.com to have it answered in our next Q&A episode! Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpo...

57. rain / the truth 16.09.2025 1:00:45

Change is in the air as Charlie enters Minnesota. An evening with a church youth group makes him wonder: how will he tell his story? Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to longrunpod@gmail.com and you might hear the answer in a future Q&A episode! Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpod...

56. holy wine / empty glass 09.09.2025 1:03:48

The heatwave persists, but so does Charlie. East of Bismarck, he meets a young couple with a love for music and an old homesteader with a sharp memory. Content warning: Towards the end of this episode there is a brief conversation about the Vietnam War, specifically regarding parental grief and the loss of one's child. Please take care while listening. Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send...

55. tomatoes / Troy 02.09.2025 51:48

Charlie makes his way from Painted Canyon to New Salem in a week filled with everyday wonders. Have a question for Charlie and Amelia? Send it to longrunpod@gmail.com and you might hear the answer in a future Q&A episode! 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

54. Badlands / Bozie 26.08.2025 47:40

Upon (finally!) reaching North Dakota, Charlie takes in some local history and receives the best news while in the worst landscape. 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

53. outfield / patch 19.08.2025 51:42

As Charlie walks his final miles in Montana, he reflects on a piece of land a thousand miles long and a piece of fabric three inches wide. 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

52. geyser / potter 12.08.2025 54:32

Charlie takes a detour to Yellowstone National Park, where he befriends staff and visitors alike. 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

51. oil / elk 05.08.2025 55:33

As Charlie continues east across Montana, he gets to know the Big Sky state from 7,000 feet underground to 6,200 feet above sea level. Plus, Amelia gets a crash course on long-distance telephone calls. 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

50. moth / Missoula 29.07.2025 56:43

Upon arriving in Missoula, Montana, Charlie runs into a poet, a protester, and a professor. 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

49. Jaws 22.07.2025 50:18

On the shores of Lake Coeur D'Alene, a young boy teaches Charlie a few things about love and loss. 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

48. amigo / Bible 15.07.2025 56:26

In the breathtaking Palouse region of Washington, Charlie begins to look at the world with a new perspective, and makes the surprising decision to add something weighty to his backpack. 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

47. long / run 08.07.2025 53:34

On the eastern slope of the Cascades, Charlie takes the most decisive step 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

46. bad accident / bright moon 01.07.2025 53:29

After a few carefree days in Seattle, Charlie enters the Cascades, where he spends the night with an unusual bunkmate before making a long trek uphill. Content warning: this episode contains the discussion of a fatal car accident. Please take care while listening. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Email: longrunpo...

45. self doubt / silver dollar 24.06.2025 43:28

Heading north from Portland, Charlie finds both the landscape and the conversations are dominated by Mount St. Helens' ash. But some exciting sports news and a generous stranger keep him focused on what lies ahead of him. 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

44. airport / ash 17.06.2025 54:19

Charlie reaches Portland after a grueling day of running. But there's something strange in the air... 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

43. Sunny Valley / Hayward Field 10.06.2025 50:25

In central Oregon, Charlie and Amelia discuss what's slowing him down— Mother Nature, Mount St. Helens, something darker, or something brighter. 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

42. grey sky / red rose 03.06.2025 43:41

As he makes his way from Gazelle, California, to the Oregon state border, Charlie considers what might come after his run— and how very far away that feels. 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

41. redwoods / rocking chair 27.05.2025 44:03

Charlie "pinballs" along, crossing through forests and mountains in Northern California. Amelia discovers that this week, a picture really is worth a thousand words. 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

40. chills / hills 13.05.2025 50:12

Leaving behind Pacific vistas for redwood forests, Charlie finds himself... nowhere? 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