The Runcast with John Richards

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479 episodes
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Date created
2005/07/21
Latest episode
2025/10/03
Average duration
81 min.
Release period
29 days

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We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.

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The Marathon Runcast
2025/10/03
The "marathon runcast" with special guest DJ Kevin Cole! Join DJ John Richards and DJ Kevin Cole as they run and record the podcast at the same time. The episode features music from Tunde Adebimpe, The Hives, Ty Segall, KennyHoopla, and more.  The Lumineers - “So Long” Sea Lemon - “Stay” Shura - “Recognise” Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory - “Afterlife” NoSo - “Sugar” Deary - “I Still Think About You” Jay Som - “Float” Daisy the Great - “Bird Bones”Rocket - “Wide Awake” The Hives - “Legalize Living” Ty Segall - “Possession”The Budos Band - “Overlander”Sister Ray Davies - “War Machine”Dear Boy - “After All” Been Stellar - “Breakaway”Alex Henry Foster - “A Silent Stream” Beirut - “Forest Encyclopedia" Bdrmm - “goit” Haai - “Satellite” Flying Mojito Bros - “Just Passing Through” Demise of Love - “Strange Little Consequence” Ronboy - “Disaster” Madmadmad - “Hey!” Dazy - “Pay No Mind” NoSo - “Don’t Hurt Me, I’m Trying” Panda Bear - “Virginia Tech”100% Wet - “Lost Myself” Lawn - “Sports Gun” Preoccupations - “Focus” Sparks - “Do Things My Own Way” Miki Berenyi Trio - “Big I Am” Cults - “Crybaby” Chitra - “In My Opinion” Hotline TNT - “Break Right” Ribbon Skirt - “Wrong Planet” Craig Finn - “Crumbs” Matt Berninger - “Bonnet of Pins” Deep Sea Diver - “Shovel” Bria Salmena - “Closer to You” L'Eclair - "RUN (feat. Gelli Haha)"Tunde Adebimpe - “Drop”Esther Rose - “Want”Ezra Furman - “Sudden Storm” Provoker - “Swarm of Flies” Bass Drum of Death - “Do Nothing” KennyHoopla - “Northern Lights” Soot Sprite - “Days After Days” Pretty Bitter - “Outer Heaven Dude Ranch” Wet Leg - “Catch These Fists” Daffo - “Habit” Indigo De Souza - “Heartthrob” The Weather Station - “Window” Momma - “I Want You (Fever)” Girl and Girl - “Okay” Small Paul - “Seems to Me”  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Running Through the Airport Runcast
2025/09/19
In this episode, we talked about how the runcast changed one listener's life, John's three rules to running, plus inspirational music from Yves Tumor, Anna Von Hausswolff, Yola, World News, and more. World News - “Don’t Want to Know” Marseille - “Heaven’s At My Door” The Belair Lip Bombs - “Hey You” Packaging - “Running Through the Airport” Pink Breath of Heaven - “Blue is the Morning” Whitelands - “Heat of the Summer” Say Sue Me - “In This Mess” Horsepower - “Excalibur” Anna Von Hausswolff - “Stardust” Deradoorian - “Digital Gravestone Worries and Other Plants - “Changin Me” Living Hour - “Wheel” Deep Sea Diver - “What Do I Know” Clipping - “Keep Pushing” Cari Cari - “Schmetterling” Yves Tumor - “We Don’t Count” KennyHoopla - “Orphan//" Yola - “Amazing” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The "Run for Your Live on KEXP" Runcast
2025/09/05
Holy gosh darn guacamole, it's our second Runcast featuring live sessions from KEXP favs like Of Monsters and Men, Ibibio Sound Machine, IDLES, Melenas and more. Washed Out - “Running Away”Torres - “Collect”Grace Cummings - “Ramona”Mannequin Pussy - “I Got Heaven”Spoon - “Knock Knock Knock”Fontaines DC - “Too Real”Been Stellar - “Passing Judgement”Ride - “Taste”Film School - “Said Your Name”Somesurprises - “Bodymind”Peel Dream Magazine - “Lie in the Gutter”Of Monsters and Men - “Little Talks”Ducks Ltd “- Hollowed Out”Lol Tolhurst & Jacknife Lee - “Los Angels”Ibibio Sound Machine - “Protection From Evil”Melenas - “Bang”Young Fathers - “Nest”Idles - “Danny Nedelko”Soul Asylum - “Runaway Train” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sometimes It's The Way We Move Runcast
2025/08/22
New favorites from the likes of Ivy, Matt Berninger, Hot Chip, and Indigo De Souza. A true sonic sandwich of songs. Plus, maybe the greatest listener note The Runcast has ever received. Indigo De Souza - “Be Like the Water”Jamie Drake - “Thread and the Spark”Matt Berninger - “No Love”Nightbus - “Ascension”Worthitpurchase - “Something New”Legs - “Wide Open Fires”Sharon Van Etten - “Afterlife”Georgia Knight - “Desire”Gans - “It’s Just Life”Factory Floor - “Tell Me”Hot Chip - “Devotion”Dark Chisme - “Lost in the Night”Dream, Ivory - “All Good”Night Tapes - “Pacifico”Ivy - “Say You Will”Indigo De Souza - “Crying Over Nothing” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Running to a Concert Runcast
2025/08/08
We have finally put together a runcast featuring some of our favorite all-time moments during Live at KEXP sessions. We've got banger after banger from Black Pumas, Phoebe Bridgers, Broken Social Scene, and many, many more, PLUS 28-straight minutes of DJ Shadow killing it here at KEXP in 2024. Jose Gonzalez - “Heartbeats”Black Pumas - “Colors”Black Belt Eagle Scout - “Don’t Give Up”Phoebe Bridges - “Motion Sickness”Amen Dunes - “Miki Dunes”Broken Social Scene - “7/4 Shoreline”Modern English - “I Melt With You”Middle Kids - “Dramamine”Salt Cathedral - “Terminal Woes” DJ Shadow - Full Performance DJ Shadow - Ubu DJ Shadow - You Played Me DJ Shadow feat Q-Tip & Lateef The Truth Speaker - Enuff DJ Shadow feat Divine Styler - Divine Intervention DJ Shadow feat Ernie Fresh - The Sideshow DJ Shadow feat Barny Fletcher - Two Notes DJ Shadow - The Number Song Zack De La Rocha & DJ Shadow - March Of Death DJ Shadow - If I Died Today DJ Shadow - Long Stem DJ Shadow - A Narrow Escape DJ Shadow - What Does Your Soul Look Like (Peshay Remix) DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk DJ Shadow- Six Days (Remix) DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk (Irn Mnky Swagger Mix) DJ Shadow feat Danny Brown - Horror Show DJ Shadow feat Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak LAST SONGMega Cat “Rat Fight” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Nation of Language Sandwich Runcast
2025/07/25
A beats-heavy listen featuring a nation of beats in the language of running. We start and end with tracks from the great Nation of Language, hence the sandwich. Plus, amazing songs from Dark Chisme, Flying Mojito Bros, and more. All for your mental health. Nation of Language - “Inept Apollo"Big Freedia - “Take My Hand”Flying Mojito Bros - “Wild Mountain Honey”Gilliagan Moss - “Do It For Yourself”Kerala Dust - “The Orb, TX”Dark Chisme - “Breathe, Break It”Factory Floor - “Between You”Safe Mind - “6’Pole”Leonie Pernet - “Paris-Brazzaville” (Lee-o-nee Per-nay)A/S/L - “Work”Heartworms - “Just To Ask a Dance”Activity - “In Another Way”Now Always Fades - “Close to Greatness”Boy Deluxe - “Feedback”Catching Flies - “Lajo”Feiertag - “Lost Spirit”Sasami - “Slugger”Dummy - “Soonish (Wishy’s Deep Ectasy…)Nation of Language - “I”m Not Ready for the Change” Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Run For Your Life Runcast
2025/07/11
DJ Kevin Cole guest hosts this edition of the Runcast with life-affirming songs and words to inspire, motivate, and help you discover great new music while out on your run! Featuring tracks from Yuno, Madame Gandhi, Cumulus, and more. clipping. - "Keep Pushing"Madame Gandhi - "Rise!"Yuno - "Blest"Cumulus - "Dad Song"Deep Sea Diver - "What Do I Know"Anna Erhard - "Botanical Garden"Morn - "Modern Man" James and the Cold Gun - "Riding The Tiger"Murder Club - "4 Eva"Scowl - "Not Hell, Not Heaven"Emi Pop - "Quiero Bailar Rocanrol" M(h)aol - "Pursuit"Midnight Generation - "Don't Wait Up"Miso Extra - "Pop"Merina Gris - "Lilili" quickly, quickly - "Enything"Chatham Rise - "Angus Says"  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The “It’ll Be Alright, Don’t Give Up on Running For Yourself” Runcast Runtacular
2025/06/27
This banger filled episode is here to remind you that it is normal to stop running and stop caring about yourself, but don’t give up, and don’t give in, running, music and your mental health are all worth fighting for.” - John Richards Get motivated for your run with this week’s Runcast, featuring songs from Suzzallo, Wet Leg, The Hives and more. Suzzallo - “River”Rocket - “Take Your Aim”The Hives - “Enough is Enough”Wet Leg - “Catch These Fists”Postcards - “Dust Bunnies”Deep Sea Diver - “Emergency”Chimers - “3am”Fat Dog - “Peace Song”Virgin Orchestra - “Banger”Grandmas House - “Slaughterhouse”Wolfgang Valbrun - “Almighty $”Yawners - “1 de enero”Sunsick Daisy - “It’ll Be Alright”Waves Crashing - “Comatose”Moreish Idols - “Slouch”Adwaith - “Sain”Tunde Adebimpe - “God Knows” Contact us at [email protected]. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The “Don’t Shy Away From Hard Things” Runcast
2025/06/13
Just because you’re not great at something does mean you shouldn’t try it. Whether you’re just starting your running journey, trying to get back into the swing of things, or preparing for a new challenge in any part of your life, getting the courage to step out of your comfort zone is a huge first step. And with the right soundtrack, maybe things can be a little easier. In this episode of The Runcast, John Richards shares songs from Tunde Adebimpe, Matt Berninger, Sparks and more to help you push yourself a little to feel better about life and the road ahead. Soft Loft - “Leave the Light On”Momma - “I Want You (Fever)”Indigo De Souza - “Heartthrob”Dazy - “Pay No Mind (To the Signs)”Deep Sea Diver - “Shovel”Tunde Adebimpe - “Drop”Miki Berenyi Trio - “Big I Am”Cults - “Crybaby”Matt Berninger - “Bonnet of Pins”Preoccupations - “Focus”Sparks - “Do Things My Own Way”Sea Lemon - “Stay”The Weather Station - “Window”Girl and Girl - “Okay”Sharon Van Etten - “Idiot Box” Contact us at [email protected]. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The "ENJOY THE PAIN" Runcast
2025/05/30
The Runcast is back! DJ John Richards kicks off season four with new messages, motivation and most importantly GREAT music from the likes of Ben Gibbard, Sharon Van Etten, Deep Sea Diver and many more. Remember, one run can change your day, many runs can change your life. Let's get running! Barry Can’t Swim - “Kimpton”Yannis & the Yaw - “Rain Can’t Reach Us”Tunde Adebimpe - “Magnetic”Markus Nikolaus - “Enjoy the Pain”Sea Lemon feat. Ben Gibbard - “Crystals”Sharon Van Etten - “Southern Life”Maz - “Kiss Kiss Boom”Ribbon Skirt - “Cellophane”Deep Sea Diver - “Billboard Heart”Blondshell - “T&A”The Convenience - “I Got Exactly What I Wanted”Hamilton Leithauser - “Knockin Heart”Waves Crashing - “Parts of Me”Adwaith - “Miliwn”Goat - “Nimerudi”Martin Luke Brown - “This is Me Now” Contact us at [email protected]. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Runcast Season 4: Coming May 30
2025/05/23
The Runcast is back for season four! John Richards has some great mixes to inspire and motivate you on your run while discovering new music. As always, you can expect a new mix every two weeks. We’ll have a guest mix from DJ Kevin Cole, exclusive tracks from live on KEXP sessions, and so much more. We can’t wait to share it all with you. We love hearing about how you use The Runcast, so while we’re getting ready for the new season, feel free to reach out at [email protected]. Keep running, and see you soon! New episodes start on Friday, May 30. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Marathon Runcast of 2024
2024/10/11
This Marathon Runcast has you covered, whether you're embarking on a 26.2-mile journey or accomplishing a different kind of marathon. We're grateful to have you as part of this community. Keep running. You are not alone. Unwed Sailor - “Bend the Air” M83 - “Amnesia (Rachika Nayar Remix)" The Asteroid No. 4 - “Rescue”  Ohr - “Afterglow” Ride - “Last Frontier” Trentemoller - “Dreamweavers” George FitzGerald - “Gleams” Runner - “Eleven” Gift - “Going in Circles” Gift - “Later” Gift - “Wish Me Away” New Age Healers - “All Wrapped Up” Film School - “Influencer” Crows - “Vision of Me” Been Stellar - “Start Again” Brimheim - “No Liver, No Lungs” Brimheim - “Dancing in the Rubble” The Haunted Youth - “Into You” Kindsight - “Love You Baby All the Time” Pet Snake - “Crashing” Hana Vu - “Hammer” Christian Loffler - “Ease” Aurora - “Some Type of Skin” Kelly Lee Owens - “Love You Got” Flying Mojito Bros - “Glitter” Goat - “Ouroboros” Kiasmos - “Flown” Kessoncoda - “X is Closer to A” IDLES - “Dancer” Heartworms - “Jacked” Cold Cave - “Hourglass” Flyying Colours - “Wavygravy” Cults - “Crybaby” Wishy - “Triple Seven” Nada Surf - “In Front of Me Now” Old 97s - “Where the Road Goes” Pokey LaFarge - “Run Run Run” Ducks Ltd - “A Girl, Running” Deary - “The Moth” Star Anna - “Pure Magic” San Gabriel - “Going Nowhere” Blondshell and Bully - “Docket” Tinsley - “Distract Me” Pink Breath of Heaven - “Blue is the Morning” Jon Hopkins - “Ritual/Palace” Contact us at [email protected]. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Dappled Light Runcast
2024/09/20
We could not describe The Runcast better than Steve in Santa Rosa who says, "The music was an awesome match for a rural Sonoma County morning. The dappled light coming through a redwood grove was the start of a climb, when the tune playing hit an uplifting climbing beat. The music, the lifting fog and the serene setting was perfect."  Jon Hopkins - “RITUAL (palace)" Trentemøller - “Dreamweavers” Ben Böhmer - “Hiding (feat. Lykke Li)” Nation of Language - “Weak in Your Light (Classixx Remix)" deary - “The Moth” Wishy - “Triple Seven” GIFT - “Later” Angelica Garcia - “Color De Dolor” GUM & Ambrose Kenny-Smith - “Dud” Kelly Lee Owens - “Love You Got” urika's bedroom - “XTC” LISASINSON - “Decidí Desaparecer” San Gabriel - “Going Nowhere” Pet Snake - “Crashing” Hachiku - “Time Wasted Worrying”  Contact us at [email protected].  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Shoegaze Runcast
2024/09/06
It's our first-ever Shoegaze-themed Runcast, featuring songs picked by, and some even written by, Greg Bertens of Film School. In this episode he explains why running helped change his life for the better, how music plays a HUGE role in that, and why both have become spiritual for him.  somesurprises - "Be Reasonable" Flying Colours - "Wavygravy" Mo Dotti - "For Anyone and You" Laveda - "F***" MØAA - "Diffuse" Catch the Breeze - "Enemy" Seablite - "Melancholy Molly" Airiel - 'Your Lips, My Mouth" Letting Up Despite Great Faults - "In Steps" LSD and the Search for God - "Backwards" Film School - "Influencer" Pale Sun - “Gathering Lights” Ringo Deathstar - “Gazin” Chatham Rise - “Sugar” New Age Healers - “All Wrapped Up” Tanukichan - “Enough” Memory Drawers - “Lovingly” Pink Breath of Heaven - “Blue is the Morning” The Asteroid No 4 - “Rescue” Cheatahs - “Geographic” Whitelands - “Setting Sun” Soft Science - “Sadnesss” Pinkshinyultrablast - “Holy Forest” Film School - “Defending Ruins”  Contact us at [email protected].  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Diplo Runcast
2024/08/23
DJ, producer, AND runner Diplo joins The Runcast to share his thoughts on how DJing compares to running a marathon, how running affects his mental health, and maybe why you should consider running if you are on the fence.  Diplo & Sleepy Tom - “Be Right There” Diplo, French Montana & Lil Pump - “Welcome to the Party” Major Lazer - “Watch out for This” Fred Again, Skrillex & Four Tet -  “Baby Again” M83 “Amnesia (Rachika Nayar Remix) Ohr - “Afterglow” Gift - “Going in Circles” Been Stellar - “Start Again” Melenas - “Bang" (Peanut Butter Wolf Remix) Rubblebucket - “Stella the Begonia” Cold Cave - “Hourglass” Heartworms - “Jacked” Bear Garden - “Sunshine, Sunshine, Sunshine” Contact us at [email protected].  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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4.6 out of 5
563 reviews
Phriapatius 2025/03/22
Too much talking
Great running mixtape. Listen to John talking about his past and future races, there are some music in between too! We love you John!
Buck Boats 2025/11/08
Good concept, ok tunes
Really good concept but most of the songs aren’t good. Some ok. A handful great. It’s tough because they have to get the rights to broadcast.
Ant-honey 2024/05/09
Fantastic
Really greatly curated. Love that the Runcast is back as it’s own thing. John is great, KEXP is great and you’ll be great as you listen. Edit: PLEASE...
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djakob 2023/10/12
John Richards is my spirit animal
I listen to the Morning Show on KEXP every single day. Mostly because John is a great DJ, but also because I know that he is an avid runner who, like ...
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coatedterror439 2023/09/21
a highlight of my week
I’m pretty sure it actually makes me run faster and definitely puts me in a happy place. Thank you for this podcast!
s-ateecan 2023/08/17
So, so good
This podcast makes me smile, accidentally gets me runner further and quicker and get my butt out of the door even on hot summer days.
Service / App Quality Issues 2022/09/03
I dig this podcast
Appreciate John Richards and KEXP crew for this awesome podcast. I dig the eclectic music and positive vibes that come with each episode that fuels my...
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Thedaniella 2022/08/13
Finding my rhythm
The Runcast is not only full of great music but also encouragement! I am getting back into running after a decade away and this podcast brings support...
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Alba Varden 2022/08/19
I miss the Weekly Mix
KEXP took over a year off to revamp the Weekly Mix into the Runcast. The Runcast will only be around for Running season and not all year yet they stil...
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raccoonghost 2022/07/11
Ascending
Thank you for helping me shake the covid burnout while training for the Mount Desert Island marathon in October. I loved listening while out on a 16-m...
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