The Monster Pod

The official podcast of the West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival. Hosted by Simon Duke, Katie Stroud and Rohan Barwick.Recorded on Arrernte country in mparntwe/Alice Springs.

The Monster Pod is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 10 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.

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  Episode #9

  EP 9 - LIVE SHOW! 2026 West Macs Monster winners!

  May 17, 202640 minS1

  <p>A special live show from the finish line of the 2026 West Macs Monster Trail Running Festival.</p><p>Co-hosts Katie Stroud and Rohan Barwick talk to 231km champion (and previous pod guest) Mathieu Pangrazzi along with winners Victoria Cole (25km), Dan Donaldson (25km), Petra Melis-Walsh (65km), Julian Hocking (65km) and Tom Giles (128km). </p><p>And as a special bonus, the (arguably) oldest competitor, 73yr old Doug Strugnell talks about why he has now done the 25km event TWICE.</p><p>Recorded in the rain at the Telegraph Station on Arrernte country in mparntwe/Alice Springs. </p>

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  Episode #8

  EP 8 - All of your questions answered - SPECIAL EDITION (!)

  Apr 20, 202655 minS1

  <p>Set your ears to HUNGRY with this tasty bumper episode as we dive into your questions and get some answers from WMM founding member and 65km finisher, Brooke McAllan. </p><p>In the Finisher's Lounge, get ready for some serious inspiration as 74yr old Ian Cornthwaite talks about what it was like being on the 25km trail with his adult kids, the moment he thought the race was over for him.. and his life changing finish line moment!</p>

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  Episode #7

  EP 7 - Taking your race to the next level with pacers and crew

  Apr 14, 202645 minS1

  <p>Want to increase your chances of finishing strong?</p><p>Want to know how to help a mate make it through?</p><p>Pro pacer (and 128km winner) Rodney Angelo gives the inside scoop on what it takes to get a runner across the line and why telling a few white lies is absolutely fine. Encouraged even!</p><p>In the Finisher's Lounge, Western Arrernte man, 128km finisher and 231km hopeful Ben Mack takes us to the magic moment he decided to become an ultra runner at Standley Chasm, what he's learnt about getting nutrition right and how special...

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  Episode #4

  EP 4 - It's really an eating competition

  Mar 4, 202649 minS1

  <p>The team talk with pro dietitian Megan Scott about what to eat and drink during the event. Then they taste test a few things. Is pickle juice really as bad as everyone says?</p><p>In the Finisher's Lounge, Mathieu Pangrazzi talks about his epic 231km adventure that involved highs, lows, vomits and one of the most inspiring finish lines ever!</p>

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  Episode #6

  EP 6 - Volunteer tips, tricks and insights

  Mar 4, 202642 minS1

  <p>Vollie, vollie, vollie! Oi, oi, oi!</p><p>The Monster Pod crew talk about how important vollies are with volunteer megastar Katie Thompson. </p><p>And in the Finisher's Lounge, Dan Wilson gets us all teary as he talks about "coming home" across the finish line. </p><p>I'm not crying, you're crying. </p>

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