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

Episodes

39. Boontling / babysitting 06.05.2025 48:23

In Northern California, Charlie begins learning a (very!) new language and (finally!) makes himself useful. 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

38. Desert One / God's spies 29.04.2025 57:21

After visiting friends and family in the Bay Area, Charlie fulfills a promise he made on the eve 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

37. cliff / mud 22.04.2025 45:42

Charlie recalls a passage from Huckleberry Finn and finds himself racing both the clock and the weather as he approaches San Jose. 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

36. rappers / delight 15.04.2025 1:00:43

Charlie raps, Charlie sings, and Amelia tries to survive... 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

35. slugs / sprinklers 08.04.2025 35:13

Charlie's night in Arroyo Grande is disrupted by some slippery foes, both real and imagined. Two encounters the next day lead him (and Amelia) to consider the power of faith. 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

34. Jesus / wheeler-dealers 01.04.2025 41:19

In rural California, Charlie finds himself caught in the crossfire of a lively debate between three couples. 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

33. Johnny / José 25.03.2025 51:01

In 1980, Charlie finds himself spending the night in Carlsbad, California. But in 2025, Amelia and Charlie find themselves circling back to the beginning. 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

32. yellow sign / salt water 18.03.2025 42:15

Arriving in San Diego gives Charlie and Amelia much to discuss, from the symbolism of a chain restaurant sign to the significance of running the first 4,000 miles. 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

31. dunes / Jacumba 11.03.2025 46:05

Finally reaching California, Charlie finds a whole lot more desert: sandy, dusty, and dune-y. He and Amelia compare notes and share memories from their trip together. 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

30. questions / answers 04.03.2025 56:59

In their long-awaited Q&A episode, Amelia and Charlie answer listener questions about everything from packing lists to graphic design. 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

29. medals / flag 25.02.2025 51:19

After an inspiring couple of rest days in Tucson, Charlie continues the long run west— until a careless mishap forces him to backtrack. 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

28. divide / intersect 18.02.2025 37:47

West of the Continental Divide, Charlie runs into chilling rain, a boulder-filled canyon, and Stevie Wonder's youngest fan. Amelia recalls her own shorter trip through the desert. 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

27. blizzard / outhouse 11.02.2025 51:46

An eight-person chain of connections leads Charlie to a roofless outhouse during a desert snowstorm. 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/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

26. letters / maze 04.02.2025 48:31

This week, Charlie and Amelia discuss the joys and woes of snail mail, big rigs, and spending a night in a homeless shelter. 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/ Charlie's Website: longru...

25. aliens / Kid 28.01.2025 47:16

Running deeper into West Texas, Charlie imagines otherworldly encounters before being brought back to Earth by some kind teenagers— and a long look at his map. 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/longru...

24. sixty miles / scum 21.01.2025 48:01

In—and between—the small towns of West Texas, Charlie is astonished by the variety of receptions he receives. 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/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

23. junction / Junction 14.01.2025 48:38

As Charlie finally faces the desert, he also faces the possibility of an extended stay in jail. 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/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

22. Lone Star 07.01.2025 47:00

In the surprisingly famous town of Luckenbach, Texas, Charlie comes face-to-face with some fun-loving cowboys. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

21. new / years 31.12.2024 46:08

Charlie says goodbye to 1979 from a youth hostel in Austin... and then spends several days trying to say goodbye to Austin. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

20. bottle / Bede 24.12.2024 54:17

Bouncing between Houston and Austin during the holidays, Charlie slogs through his longest day of the trip so far. Happy Christmas Eve from us at long/run! Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

19. writing / revival 17.12.2024 44:20

As Charlie reaches the Texas border, he and Amelia reflect on how far he has come and how much further he needs to go. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

18. The Gumbo Story 10.12.2024 45:49

In Bell City and Lake Charles, Louisiana, Charlie gets into the Christmas spirit with two welcoming families. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

17. fools / rush 03.12.2024 49:53

Charlie leaves his heart in the heart of Cajun country. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

16. marshmallows / maps 26.11.2024 47:21

Charlie makes his way from a stranger's Thanksgiving dinner to New Orleans and across the Mississippi River. A time-traveling Amelia brings a message from the past. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

15. news / new shoes 19.11.2024 45:19

On the outskirts of Mobile, Charlie passes a roadside sign with two contrasting sentiments, which causes Amelia to ruminate on our capacity for empathy. In Mississippi, Charlie picks up a very special package. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us