Blossom Banter

Credit Union Cherry Blossom presents Blossom Banter, a behind the scenes look at the race, the community, and the traditions that make the Cherry Blossom 10 miler and 5K, the runner’s rite of spring.

Blossom Banter is a sports podcast hosted by Carlos Bonnett-Castillo, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Carlos Bonnett-Castillo hosts Blossom Banter, a sports show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  So Long From CUCB 2026 | Blossom Banter

  Apr 25, 20261h 9mS1

  <p>The Trio are back for one last episode of the season and this one is fun! With their finisher medals in hand, Jared, Sharon, and Los sit down to recap the entire race weekend while tasting some of D.C.'s delicious cherry blossom inspired treats! </p><p>Thank you all for listening all season long! We hope you all enjoyed this season as much as we love making it. We will see you all next season! </p><p>Hosts: Jared McGrath, Sharon Schwei, Carlos Bonnett-Castillo</p><p>For Credit Union Cherry Blossom Productions: Executive producer Jared McGrath and...

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  Episode #15

  Live From the 10 Miler | Blossom Banter

  Apr 18, 202625 minS1

  <p>IT'S RACE DAY!</p><p>We're LIVE from the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 miler! The Trio are out on the course running through the streets of Washington D.C. and celebrating the Runner's Right of Spring! </p><p>On this episode, Jared and Sharon are on the mics talking to run clubs, volunteers, and some of the amazing people who came out to cheer all TWENTY THOUSAND runners as they run these 10 miles together. Oh and Los...well he might have finished the race just a little bit quicker than them. </p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Jared McGrath...

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  Episode #14

  Live from the CUCB Race Expo | Blossom Banter

  Apr 11, 202630 minS1

  <p>It's race weekend and the Tidal Basin Trio is live at the expo to speak with some of the people who will be running the 5K, 10 miler, and Double Blossom races this weekend to discuss the race, their goals, and why they love this race! </p><p><br /></p><p>Hosts: Jared McGrath, Sharon Schwei, Carlos Bonnett-Castillo</p><p>Thank you to all our guests!</p><p>For Credit Union Cherry Blossom Productions: Executive producer Jared McGrath and Supervising producer Sharon Schwei</p><p>For Castle on the Hill Productions: Supervising producer Carlos Bonnett-Castillo</p><p>Music: Beck Nebel...

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  Episode #13

  Rob Perez | Blossom Banter

  Apr 4, 202644 minS1

  <p>Today on the show the Trio sit down with an amazing athlete and DC's most well known "run-fluencer" Rob Perez! As a runner, Rob has accomplished some amazing feats, he's run TSP LA/LV solo, won the TSP Atacama solo race, run up all 94 floors of the John Hancock building in Chicago, and paced a vision impaired runner to a 1:10 at the 2025 Cherry Blossom 10 miler! As a community member with a large platform Rob seeks to highlight his community and he shows ways to make running more accessible to anyone looking to start their running journey. Rob will be...

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  Episode #12

  Emma Grace Hurley | Blossom Banter

  Mar 28, 202648 minS1

  <p>On today's episode the Trio are joined by an incredible elite athlete, the newly minted Women's American Record holder for the 8K distance, ASICS pro athlete, and toeing the line at the 2026 CUCB 10 mile race, Emma Grace Hurley! </p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Jared McGrath, Sharon Schwei, Carlos Bonnett-Castillo</p><p>Guest: Emma Grace Hurley</p><p>For Credit Union Cherry Blossom Productions: Executive producer Jared McGrath and Supervising producer Sharon Schwei</p><p>For Castle on the Hill Productions: Supervising producer Carlos Bonnett-Castillo</p><p>Music: Beck Nebel, licensed through audiio</p><p><br></p><p>For...

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