The Crows Nest Podcast

Hosted by ultra runner/father Brandon Lee Grech and his wife Jess, expect real talk, raw stories, and the occasional roast. From murdering miles to surviving parenthood, they dive into the gritty, the funny, and the downright uncomfortable. No fluff, just feathers and facts.

The Crows Nest Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Brandon Lee and Jessica Grech, with 22 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.

Brandon Lee and Jessica Grech hosts The Crows Nest Podcast, a sports show with 22 episodes published.

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  EP 22 - Part 1 - The Race That Changed Everything.

  Aug 10, 20261h 23m

  ️ Episode 22 — The Race That Changed Everything 72 hours. A 20-lap PB. And a place on Team Australia . But this episode isn’t really about the 72 hours. It’s about everything that came before them. A year of failures, tough lessons, setbacks, self-reflection and constantly asking, “What can we do differently?” Every race became an opportunity to learn. Every failure became data. And slowly, those lessons started to build something different. In this episode, Brandon and Jess go back through the journey that led to Reds Backyard Ultra - what changed, what finally clicked, what didn’t, and what it really took to go from a previous 53-hour PB to 72 hours . With special voice notes from running coach Jimmy B and nutrition coach Jess , sharing their perspectives on the transformation and the race. This is the story behind the number. The failures. The lessons. The sacrifice. The breakthrough. And ultimately, the race that changed everything. ‍⬛

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  EP 20 - Jason 'The Stalwart' Rantell.

  Jun 28, 20261h 35m

  In Episode 20 of The Crow's Nest Podcast, we sit down with Jason Rantall, known throughout the backyard ultra community as "The Stalwart." Today, Jason is a respected ultra runner with a backyard ultra personal best of 49 yards, a mental health advocate, and co-founder of Bettermentall Australia Inc. But his journey to this point has been anything but easy. Jason shares his story with remarkable honesty, taking us back through his childhood, the influences that shaped him, and the struggles that followed. We explore his battles with addiction, bipolar disorder, and the years spent searching for a way forward. At 44 years old, Jason discovered running. What started as a simple decision to make a change became the catalyst for transforming his life. Running gave him purpose, structure, hope, and ultimately a path toward healing. We also dive into his love of backyard ultras, the lessons learned through endurance sport, and how he and his wife have turned their lived experiences into helping others through Bettermentall Australia Inc. This is a conversation about resilience, accountability, redemption, and the power of choosing a different path when life feels at its darkest. Whether you're a runner or not, Jason's story is one that will stay with you long after the episode ends. #backyardultra #running #mentalhealth #community

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  EP 19 - Joel Sexton: Community, Self-Belief & Saying Yes to Life!

  Jun 14, 20261h 19mS0

  <p>In Episode 19 of The Crow's Nest Podcast, we sit down with backyard ultra athlete Joel Sexton.</p><p><br></p><p>Known throughout the running community for his generosity, positivity, and willingness to help others, Joel's journey into the sport began not as a competitor, but as a crew member. After supporting athletes on the world stage, including crewing for Tim Kaprazac during his Australian team campaigns, Joel eventually stepped onto the course himself and went on to represent Australia at the Backyard Ultra Satellite Championships.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, we explore Joel's early years...

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  EP 18 - Melbourne Front Yard Debrief

  May 14, 20261h 23mS0

  <p>In this episode of The Crow’s Nest Podcast, we sit down for an honest after-race debrief following Melbourne Front Yard Ultra. </p><p><br></p><p>Brandon unpacks his race from start to finish — the strategy, nutrition, highs, setbacks, mental battles, and the moments that pushed him to his limits. From the early race excitement to the deep overnight hours where every loop becomes a test of resilience, this conversation gives a real look into the backyard ultra experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Throughout the episode, we also hear voice notes from other athletes who took on the...

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  EP 17 - The Year of the Kaprazaks - Tim and Racheal Kaprazak

  May 2, 20261h 20mS0

  <p>This one’s raw, honest, and deeply personal.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Tim and Rachel Kacprzak open up about the parts of their story that shaped everything— their childhoods, their relationships with their parents, and the lessons they carried into adulthood.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about what it was really like becoming young parents, growing up while raising kids, and learning—sometimes the hard way—how to support each other through every season of life.</p><p><br></p><p>This isn’t just about running or achievements.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s abo...

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