Crack A Brew With AJW
Crack A Brew With AJW is a trail and ultra running podcast hosted by Andy Jones-Wilkins. One-on-one interview show in seasons, mostly weekly, with occasional solo 'AJW Unplugged' commentary episodes; each runs about as long as a beer, usually 45 to 65 minutes.
- Episodes
- 125
- Since
- 2023
- Last 6 months
- 18 episodes
- Latest
- Nov 7, 2026
What it is
A relaxed conversation show in which a veteran ultrarunner shares a drink with someone from the trail world. Guests range from Western States contenders and record setters to race founders and media figures, and the talk mixes their races with life outside running. Themed runs of episodes have covered young ultrarunners, running couples and the people behind trail media.
Why listen
- Heavy Western States coverage: contender interviews before the race, history with its co-founders and solo reaction afterward.
- Themed series such as the Youth Movement (runners in their early twenties) and the Partnership Series (running couples).
- Solo Unplugged episodes with the host's own predictions and views on prize money and doping in trail running.
Start here
- Mo Livermore and Shannon Weil - A Western States History Lesson Jun 26, 2026
Two Western States 100 co-founders on how the race began and the people in its early history. - Jason Koop - CTS Dominance at Western States, Why Ultras are Getting so Much Faster, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Endurance Coaching Sep 26, 2026
A coach's view on why ultra times keep dropping and on AI in endurance coaching.
Hosts
- Andy Jones-Wilkins Runner and coach (AJW) who talks with trail athletes, coaches and race directors over a drink, per the show's description.
Recent guests
| Guest | Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bowman | Dylan Bowman - The Trailrunning Media Landscape, Fan Experience, Athlete Reality and Western States | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Jason Koop | Jason Koop - CTS Dominance at Western States, Why Ultras are Getting so Much Faster, and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Endurance Coaching | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Rachel Entrekin | Rachel Entrekin: Training Philosophy, Becoming a Full-Time Runner, and Life After Cocodona | Sep 19, 2026 |
| John Medinger | Tropical John Medinger: Reflections on Five Decades in the Sport and the Reprise of the Lake Sonoma 50 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Scott Warr | Scott Warr - Podcasting Every Week for 16 Years and the Camino de Santiago | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Jeff Garmire | Jeff Garmire - Appalachian Trail FKT, Cocodona, and the State of the Sport | Aug 29, 2026 |
Good for
- Western States followers
- ultrarunning history
- long relaxed interviews
Listen
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