Road Dog Podcast – Details, episodes &amp; analysis

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372: Brianna Santos Runs Hard and Moms Hard

Episode 272

Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 01:04:08

"I do the best I can, but you know, at the end of the day I'm a mom and I'm a runner and I got to do my best to balance that."

Brianna Santos is a mom of 7 and a runner. In this episode, Brianna chats with Luis about where to run around Travis Air Force Base, when she started running, how she got into ultras, loving trails, which running podcast she listens to, adopting 3 kids, how they support her running, having a running coach, getting hit by a car, her nutrition strategy, and advice for new runners.

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2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on.

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LUNA Sandals

"Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite.

They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every

adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear

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363: Joe Hasell Found Running and Faith

Episode 263

Monday, August 11, 2025 • Duration 01:39:38

"I have known this for a long time…running saved my life."

Joe Hasell runs a construction company, is an author, and runs. Joe chats with Luis about growing up in the Santa Maria area, how running saved his life, dealing with stress, finding running, finding God, his experience at his first organized run, how he overcomes life issues, drinking, finding gratitude, and family.

Support Road Dog Podcast by:
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2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on.

GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com

HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoghn20

Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com

DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020

Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/

LUNA Sandals

"Whether I'm hitting the trails or just hanging out, LUNA Sandals are my favorite.

They're designed by Barefoot Ted of Born to Run and made for every

adventure—ultra running, hiking, or just kicking back. Its minimalist footwear

that's good for your feet!" Check them out and get 15% off at

273: Erik Koenig Gets Cozy with Luis

Episode 173

Monday, September 11, 2023 • Duration 01:22:55

"I mean I'm satisfied because it's the furthest I actually ran. It proved to me that it's tough, that I can do it and it only makes me want to get better at doing it."

Erik Koenig hangs with Luis in his trailer at the China Peek run event. In this episode, Erik recaps his experience at the Hurt 100, running the 4 day at Born to Run Ultramarathon, Tahoe 200, and how running has helped and hurt his life.

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Erik Koenig Contact Info:

Email: Erikkoenig7@yahoo.com

FB: Erik Koenig

Luis Escobar (Host) Contact:

272: Michael Miller Copper Canyons Endurance Run

Episode 172

Monday, September 4, 2023 • Duration 01:15:22

"Live simple, be kind, run, keep your connection to the earth, and share."

Michael Miller is the owner and operator of the Copper Canyons Endurance Run. In this episode, Michael chats with Luis about Micah True also known as Caballo Blanco, the meaning behind the Copper Canyons Run, the Tarahumara people, the culture around the race, having a connection with nature, particulars of the race, and how it can change your life.

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HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoglistener15

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DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020

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Michael Miller Contact Info:

michael@truemessages.org

michael@coppercanyons.com

271: Andy Gonzales and the History Western States 100

Episode 171

Monday, August 28, 2023 • Duration 01:26:42

"For the first time in my life, I truly looked forward and didn't look back. And it wasn't a competitive thing either, but I knew I had won the race."

Andy Gonzales is the first and second official winner of the Western States 100 back in 1977 and 1978. In this special episode recorded live at Fleet Feet Sacramento, Luis is joined by co-host Shannon Weil who is one of the founders of the Western States 100 race. Hear a history lesson on the Western States 100 endurance run as Andy and Shannon recall their first experiences, Andy's fashion out on the course, how he started the race with a bag of apples, a tube of biscuits, no flashlight, and no water bottle, his advice for success in life, and the history of the buckle from Shannon.

Support Road Dog Podcast by:
1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast

2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on.

GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com

DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020

Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/

Luis Escobar (Host) Contact:

Kevin Lyons (Producer) Contact:

kevin@roaddogpodcast.com

270: John Trent On All Things Western States 100

Episode 170

Monday, August 21, 2023 • Duration 01:26:56

"All we need is a little validation, right? And I think that's what the race does. Western States help validate what's inside of us. It helps bring out our best urges, not our worst ones, our best ones."

John Trent is a runner and author of Second Sunrise. He is the past president of the Western States 100, current board member and 11-time finisher. In this episode recorded live at Fleet Feet Sacramento, Luis and co-host Sean Garbutt chat with John about all things Western States like the lottery process, stories about runners through the years, what makes Western States 100 so special, and his book Second Sunrise.

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DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020

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John Trent Contact Info:

Book: Amazon

jtruns100@gmail.com

Instagram: trent4964

Facebook: john.trent.79

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269: Kaylee Frederick is the Youngest to Conquer Badwater 135

Episode 169

Monday, August 14, 2023 • Duration 01:12:52

"I thought who does the world's toughest foot race, well the world's toughest people and I wanted to be one of those people."

Kaylee Frederick is the youngest finisher at the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon. In this episode, Kaylee chats with Luis about how she got into the race, her experiences on the racecourse, how her crew supported her, how she raised the funds, and what she learned from the experience.

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HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoglistener15

Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com

DRYMAX show code: Roaddog2020

Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.drymaxsports.com/products/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/frederick.kaylee/

Kaylee Frederick Contact Info:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/kaylee.frederick.16

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268: Aaron Hale Battles Badwater 135

Episode 168

Monday, August 7, 2023 • Duration 01:54:48

"We developed an entirely new system. New to me in blind running, in blind guidance. It turned out to be much more easy, efficient, and better for me running altogether."

Aaron Hale is a former EOD technician in the Army who lost his eyesight and a portion of his hearing from an IED explosion in 2011. Join Luis and his co-host Lisa Smith-Batchen as Aaron details his experience running Badwater 135, running with guides, running three separate 100 milers to qualify, his breakdown moment during the run, and his reflective moments after the race.

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Aaron Hale Contact Info:
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267: Western States Conversations

Episode 167

Monday, July 31, 2023 • Duration 02:20:46

"I've had problems in multiple ultras outside of this one. Just heading out to fast you know. You just burn the candle too quick and then you're just surviving."

Luis is at the Western States 100 and has conversations with Scott Gaiser, Pamela Reed, Nancy Readinger, and Andrew Readinger. Hear all about their running exploits, advice, stories and thoughts. This is a special episode where Luis was at the 2023 Western States 100 with his microphone and chats it up with legends in the sport.

Support Road Dog Podcast by:
1. Joining the Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/roaddogpodcast

2. Subscribe to the podcast on whatever platform you listen on.

GO SLEEVES: https://gokinesiologysleeves.com

HAMMER NUTRITION show code: Roaddoglistener15

Listeners get a special 15% off at https://www.hammernutrition.com

Luis Escobar (Host) Contact: