Louisiana Trail Report

A discussion about doing hard things. An introduction to Dan Arnette the owner and RD of the Screaming Monkey 100. Beer profile of Holy Ghost.

Joe Johnson from The Next Loop Endurance Series discusses trends in trail running and the endurance journey that brought him to this point. We try a Peach Paradise Park and the Trail Profile for this episode is Cloud Crossing or Saline Bayou Trail.

No Calendar-No Beer Spotlight. Just me and my running buddy, Chad; shooting the S—— and recapping my recent Star of Louisiana Run. Be patient with me; I’m trying to figure out recording on this new platform. 

Recap of the first two seasons of the podcast.

Season 3 Episode 1: Recent changes to the Louisiana Trail Report Podcast. Screaming Monkey 100 is back but with new direction and leadership. A trail profile of the Levee Trail in Baton Rouge. A taste of Louisiana vodka and a preview of a new take on the 100 mile distance.

Interview with Jeremy Nicolsi, Wine Report (I don't do wine!), Fall schedule, including the Tic Tac Toe at 1North Trails.

Beer and Bj's Pizza.  Michael has been  daydreaming again and has come up with a cockamamie but exciting idea. A 100 mile weekend in the state; 3 regions, 5 trails, 24 hours to run a Hundo! As usual, he has no clue how to execute it…maybe you can help! 

Michael has visions of a new race format.  He needs therapy!

First Wine report (with Katherine, our Manager in Shreveport), Interview with Bethany Madson (Ultra Runner Extraordinaire), Brad completely botches Bethany's interview and now needs Nursing Home Placement, Trail Report, and Michael's request from viewers for trail options to try during his summer vacation.

Wild Azalea Recap, Interview with Georgie Roddy (Red Dirt Ultra Fame), German Beer, and a Snot Rocket story. Also, a secret to Cajun Gumbo and a secret spot for spring water in the Kisatchie.  

Long Time no Hear.  Screaming Monkey recap, including "Tap Outs," Ted, and "Trail Karen."  It's a fruity beer review that Brad liked (that figures).

Recap of The Old School.  The Coca-Cola incident.  Discussions on upcoming races- A startling confession by Michael (which reveals what a jerk he is).  A beer from NOLA.  Also, we talk about TRAILS-including The Durden Hills Nature Trail, commonly referred to as Bodcau.  

We have a chat with Luke Pearson from the Red River Waterway Commission.  He tells us about the role of the commission and details of what they do.  Luke then gives us some great details regarding a new project in North Louisiana- One North Adventure Trails in Blanchard.  We drink a beer from Crying Eagle in Lake Charles and regale the listener with news of our recent travels.  Brad does a trail p...

New Shoe Report by Katherine Rowell, Cry Baby Beer, Michael visits the Cabin of Caroline Dorman and Brad has an Uncle Rico moment on his return to High School Track and Field. Michael also claims to have won the Noche Del Taco race....that is false! It was a weeknight St. Paddy's Day run....he's just old and forgetful! 

Beer report from Broken Wheel Brewery in Marksville, Louisiana.  Michael discusses his trip to Q50 and alot of chit chat..   Also, a trail profile on a little known trail in Natchitoches that's just a hop and skip from I49.

We talk to Nick Cronan and Chris Ange of LaFeet Running regarding the No Mans Land Trail Run coming up this October as well as all things "Trails" at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles.

Abita Christmas Ale, Weird Christmas Traditions, Death of the Louisiana 100?, and Michael is having a case of Hyperhidrosis that needs to be cleared up ASAP!! 

Post Screaming Monkey 100 discussion, Beer from 7th Tap Brewery in Shreveport, and our Grumpiness emerges.

Interview with the man himself!!  We are not worthy!!

We sample a blood orange wheat from Fighting Hand Brewing in Pineville.  We announce a new addition to the Louisiana Trail Running Fall Lineup.. the Armadillo Dash.  Michael slaughters the name of a classic Louisiana landmark.  We discuss Brad's dislike for the buckle phenomenon and brainstorm ideas to replace buckles....we don't come up with anything. We do a trail report on Lakeshore trail in Sh...

Beer Report on a refreshing Watermelon Wheat from Adopted Dog Brewery out of Lafayette.  Mike shares a recap of the Louisiana Summer Night Ultra in Lafayette from Second Growth Running.  Brad's summer adventures up north with his old Tech Track Buddies is discussed.  Mike spills the beans on an almost race, in the Kisatchie, and proposes an interesting idea for a "fatass."  Brad's physical issues...

Beer review of a Lager from Cypress Coast in Baton Rouge.  Fawn Hernandez from Second Growth Running drops in to tell us about Red Dirt Ultra, her upcoming race- A Louisiana Summer's Night and much, much more.  

The much anticipated episode regarding Pit or Vault toilets has finally dropped!  You'll hear some poetry from a Franciscan Monk, some terrible poo themed knock knock jokes from Michael and a beer review of a Burma Blonde from Flying Tiger.  Each host will download their top 5 pit toilets for your amusement and you'll get a recap of Michael's recent Louisiana Runcation.  So, grab your favorite bee...

Beer review from Parish Brewing, Cemetery Runs, WMA's, Caney Lake Trail Profile and an in-depth look at future topics such as pit toilets, a transparent look at race production and pacing!

The beer is Jucifer from Gnarly Barley.  Casey speaks about his Unique Ultra, The New Orleans Ultramarathon.  He also talks about Lazy Hound Racing and the trail scene around New Orleans.  We try and convince him to pick up another out-of-town ultra.  Michael fails a Kentucky Trivia test since Casey hails from Lexington.  We close with a bizarre Golden Retriever story.