Opinions Podcast Network

Talking in Ovals

Sports EN ↓ 198 episodes

A podcast dedicated to conversations about Track, Field and everything else in the world of Athletics!

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Episodes

172. Paige Sheppard, 2025 NBN Mile Champion and Multi-Time NJ MOC Champion 11.01.2026 1:03:25

Dave and Alex welcome Paige Sheppard to the show and we talk about her running journey, individual vs team success, XC vs Track and more!

171. Steve Williams, Former World's Fastest Human in the 1970s 11.01.2026 1:49:45

Dave and Alex welcome Steve Williams back onto the show as we continue the conversation about his time as a runner, Grand Slam Track filing for bankruptcy and more!

170. Cali Buxbaum, Senior XC/Track and Field Runner at Wall HS 11.01.2026 47:43

Dave and Alex welcome Cali Buxbaum to the show and we talk about her running journey, training without a track and the value of cross training!

169. Zig Ziegler, Founder, CEO and Commissioner of the World Indoor Track & Field League 11.01.2026 1:33:20

Dave and Alex welcome Zig Ziegler back on the show and we get some updates of Z Athlete Village and WITFL, myths about track and more!

168. Rob DeFilippis, Owner of Runner's High and Head Coach of XC and Track at RBC 11.01.2026 1:08:33

Dave and Alex welcome Rob DeFilippis on the show and we talk about his running journey, owning Runner's High shoe store and more!

167. Chris Tafelski, Head XC and Track Coach at Westfield HS 11.01.2026 1:42:16

Dave and Alex welcome Chris Tafelski back to the show and we talk about Westfield's XC season, expectations for indoor, the growing influence of the NIL and more!

166. Corey Annan & Bakari Tice, HS XC and Track Reporters for NJ.com 11.01.2026 2:02:07

Dave and Alex welcome Corey Annan and Bakari Tice onto the show and we talk about their athletics journeys, NJ XC and Track and more!

165. Jim Lambert, Legendary Writer for NJ Milesplit 11.01.2026 2:10:19

Dave and Alex welcome Jim Lambert back to the show and we go over his past predictions, preview NJ MOCs and look ahead to indoor track!

164. Steve Williams, Former World's Fastest Human in the 1970s 11.01.2026 1:37:50

Dave and Alex welcome Steve Williams to the show and we talk about his running journey, competing in the 1970's and the current state of track!

163. Dianne DeOliveira, Founder & President of Bella N Motion 24.10.2025 1:13:27

Dave and Alex welcome Dianne DeOliveira on the show and we talk about her running journey, starting Bella N Motion and women in athletics!

162. Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer for RunBlogRun 24.10.2025 1:24:29

Dave and Alex welcome Jeff Benjamin back on the show as we talk about the 2025 SIRA Legend's Gala along with many other topics in athletics!

161. Lauren Primerano, Administrator of the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex 24.10.2025 1:19:14

Alex welcomes Lauren Primerano on the show and we talk about her athletics journey, running the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, the Athlos Meet and more!

160. Carrie Ellwood, 2025 USATF XC National Champion and Pro Runner for the ASICS Mammoth Track Club 02.10.2025 1:35:22

Dave and Alex welcome Carrie Ellwood to the show and we talk about her running journey, and the differences between competing on the track vs road vs course!

159. Carson Gambaro, Host of In Full Stride Podcast 02.10.2025 2:03:26

Dave and Alex welcome Carson Gambaro onto the show and we talk about his running journey, track and field commentary and results from Tokyo World Athletics Championships!

158. Phil Grove, FloTrack Announcer and PA Milesplit Writer 02.10.2025 1:28:44

Dave and Alex welcome Phil Grove back to the show and we talk about everything going on at the World Athletic Championships in Tokyo, Japan!

157. Amanda Marino, 3x Olympic Marathon Trials Runner 02.10.2025 1:39:16

Dave and Alex welcome Amanda Marino to the show and we talk about her running journey, running as a mother and women in track!

156. Courtney Decker, Master's Runner for Bella N Motion 09.09.2025 1:07:41

Dave and Alex welcome Courtney Decker to the show and we talk about her running journey, balancing life and running and more!

155. Synclair Savage, Women's NCAA Long Jump National Champion and University of Louisville Jumper 30.08.2025 1:24:37

Dave and Alex welcome Synclair Savage to the show and we talk about her jumping journey, mental health in track and getting more eyes on the jumping events!

154. Ivy Slavinski, Senior Distance Running at Point Boro HS 19.08.2025 1:05:25

Dave and Alex welcome Ivy Slavinski to the show and they talk about her running journey, different training methods, social media and more!

153. Justin Harris, Performance Coach, Former Pro Triathlete & Former Marist Runner 13.08.2025 1:44:55

Alex welcomes Justin Harris to the show and we talk about his running journey, how he's been shaped as a coach and his experience training Olympic Bobsled and Skeleton athletes!

152. Travis Mahoney, Performance Coach and Former Pro Steeplechaser 08.08.2025 1:48:10

Dave and Alex welcome Travis Mahoney to the show and we talk about his running journey, shifts in the sport and coaching!

151. 2025 USATF Outdoor Nationals Preview and Predictions with John Davern 31.07.2025 2:33:35

Dave and Alex are joined by John Davern to talk about the biggest events of this weekend's USATF Outdoor Nationals meet!

150. Ryan Searl, Founder of The Preferred Recruit 24.07.2025 1:31:05

Dave and Alex welcome Ryan Searl to the show and we talk about his running journey, college track recruiting and sprinter training!

149. Matti Erickson, 2025 NCAA Indoor 800m Champion 20.07.2025 1:50:50

Dave and Alex welcome Matti Erickson to the show and we talk about his running journey, competing for Oregon and trying to make Team Canada!

148. Tilly O'Connor, Current Villanova XC/Track & Field Runner 09.07.2025 1:14:13

Dave and Alex welcome Tilly O'Connor on the show and we talk about her running journey, transitioning to college athletics and which she prefers between XC and Track!