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Run. Party. Repeat! 🎉 East Coast Adventures Dirt & Vert Podcast. 🎙️ Racing, training, & trail tales. Nobody cares... run faster!

12/30/2025

Latest Podcast Episode! 🎉
Huge news alert! 🎙️ This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we are officially announcing our collaboration with for a new race in Sevierville! 🏔️✨ Coming soon to for registration. 😎😉
But that’s not all—as we talk about the upcoming Taco Bell 50K, and explaining why 2026 is set to be the biggest year in ECA history.

We also dive into:
🌮 The unique challenges of food-based ultras.
🥗 Nutrition strategies for peak training.
📈 The massive growth of the podcast thanks to YOU.

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Listen now! 🎧

Watch or listen on Spotify, YouTube, & YouTube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

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12/18/2025

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we’re sitting down with Kayla Fitzgerald, the heart and soul of Palmetto Ultras! 🌴🏃‍♀️
Kayla shares her amazing transformation from someone who avoided running at all costs to a passionate race director building an inclusive community in South Carolina. We dive into the unique challenges of the Francis Marion area, the mental games of Last Man Standing races, and why she’s dedicated to making every runner—no matter their pace—feel like they belong at the start line.
If you’ve ever felt like an unlikely runner or wanted a behind-the-scenes look at race directing in the wild, this is the episode for you!

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Listen now! 🎧
Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

12/06/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're joined by John Calabrese, an ultra runner whose journey proves that running truly is the best therapy! 🎙️
John shares his incredible story of finding strength and purpose on the trails after personal struggles. We dive into the hilarious (and sometimes terrifying) world of hallucinations during long races, and his amazing work with Ainsley's Angels!
From road to trail, from divorce to ultra running, John’s story is a powerful reminder that community, resilience, and a sense of humor will see you through anything.

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Listen now! 🎧
Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

12/04/2025

🎙️ Dirt and Vert Podcast 2025 Recap! 🚀

WOW. What a year! We are absolutely blown away by the incredible support you all have shown the Dirt and Vert Podcast in 2025.
THANK YOU so much for being the best listeners out there!

We wanted to share some epic stats that YOU helped us achieve:💥

• The show was in the top 5% of all videos on Spotify! 2nd year in a roll!
• We racked up an incredible 4.8K listening hours! 🤯
• We welcomed 1.8K total new audience members—a massive 999% increase!
• The total followers grew by an amazing 113%!
• A huge shoutout to our 165 top fans—you made us the #1 show! Are you one of them? 🤷‍♂️😁🤞
• Thank you to our amazing 840 fans who made us a Top 10 show for them!
• The top countries include: United States 🇺🇸, United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Canada 🇨🇦, Australia 🇦🇺, and Germany 🇩🇪!

What's Next?
Your engagement and listens mean the world to us. We already have more incredible guests lined up with amazing stories we can't wait to share with you!
More runners, more Race Directors, and introducing in 2026 some of our favorite brands or products that we use 🔥

⚡️To help us grow even more, please keep sharing your favorite episodes with friends and family, and don't forget to subscribe (or follow!) wherever you listen!⚡️

What has been your favorite guest or episode? 👀 ❓️

Have someone in mind we should have on? Tag them as well!💥

Thank you, David & Matt

11/27/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're talking about commitment, community, and crushing records with the amazing Ashlie!

Ashlie shares the incredible story behind her Pinhoti FKT! 🤯 We dive into the year of planning, the crucial family support ("It takes a village!"), and how her Mohican 100 experience prepared her for the biggest challenge.

Her story is a powerful reminder that hard work truly pays off, and that true grit is found when you "burn the boats" and commit fully to your dream.

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Listen now! 🎧
Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

11/21/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're diving in with the amazing Mariah Fields, the woman behind Coyote Ugly Racing! 🐺
Mariah shares her journey from battling asthma to becoming an ultra runner and R.D. We talk about the tough heat of Cruel Jewel, the huge mental health benefits of running, and why she is so passionate about building an inclusive, supportive community on the trails.

If you love a story of resilience, transformation, and finding your purpose, this episode is a must-listen!
Listen now! 🎧

Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

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Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

11/14/2025

The SUPER FUEL RECIPE by

Careful with this one... This is a Hans recipe to send you 🚀 but not actual directions 😉

If you "over do" it... you will not forget it 🤢💩🥴😂

11/13/2025

🎉 500 Followers on Spotify! Thank You, Dirt and Vert Fam! 🎉

We are absolutely stoked to announce that the Dirt and Vert Podcast has hit 500 followers on Spotify alone! 🎧

To everyone who has followed, listened, shared, and supported us—THANK YOU. This milestone means the world to us and proves that we're building something special together. 💙

Your support is the fuel that keeps the microphones hot and the conversations flowing. We can't wait to see this following continue to grow and hear more stories from this incredible community!

If you haven't tuned in yet, hit the link in our bio to check out the latest episodes. Let's keep the momentum going. Share this with someone who needs to hear it,

and remember

Nobody Cares Run Faster 🔥

11/11/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
Meet the ultra phenom, Hans Troyer, on the Dirt and Vert Podcast this week! ⛰️
Hans shares his incredible journey from high school sports to becoming a competitive ultra runner, including his Top 10 finish at the 2025 Western States 100!
He gets real about his journey, detailing his comeback from injury, his innovative nutrition strategies, and why intrinsic motivation is the key to pushing limits. This is an inspiring look at resilience, ambition, and the future of ultra running!

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Listen now! 🎧
Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

11/06/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
Your hosts .compton and are back with a fresh race report from the trenches! 🎙️

We’re diving into the tough lessons from the Yeti 100 and celebrating the successful strategy behind the Blue Ridge Ultra win! We share crucial insights on why nutrition and hydration are the ultimate ultra weapons.

Plus, get the scoop on our future race plans, talk about innovations like live streaming events, and how the community support you provide is the fuel for East Coast Adventures.

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Listen now to hear the wins, the struggles, and the future of ECA! 🎧

Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

10/31/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're honored to sit down with a cornerstone of our community, Mike Taylor, co-founder of East Coast Adventures!

Mike shares his powerful journey, opening up about how running became a therapeutic outlet during challenging times. We dive into the founding of ECA and his recent battle at the brutal No Business race, where he faced down intense pain and moments of doubt.

This is a powerful story of perseverance, community, and the emotional resilience it takes to push through adversity. Mike's journey is a reminder that the finish line is always within reach!
Listen now! 🎧

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Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

10/22/2025

New Podcast Episode! 🎉
This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, we're diving into the heart of the ultra community with Richard Abernathy, the passionate runner and Race Director behind Dirty Wolf Racing!

Richard shares his incredible journey, his vision for hard races like the Beast of the East, and the secrets behind his personal quest to run 12 ultras in 12 months! 🐺

We talk about the power of storytelling on the trails, the challenges of race directing, and why the camaraderie of our community is everything.
Listen now! 🎧

Watch or listen on Spotify, Youtube, & Youtube Music or listen only on Apple, Amazon, and all other platforms.

Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DvtJj5cfCUFIyUrMK6hYk?si=34670056371d4873

Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0L464oSUKVM2qCjRrPgnPA

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