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The Crows Nest Podcast

Brandon Lee and Jessica Grech

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.

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01:31:41

EP 23 - Gemma Gore - The Power of Giving More Than...

The Crows Nest Podcast ·

2026/09/27

EPISODE 23 - GEMMA GORE - THE POWER OF GIVING MORE THAN YOU TAKEThis week on The Crow’s Nest Podcast, we sit down with Gemma Gore- mum of four, crewing veteran, backyard ultra lover, and the other half of one of the biggest names in the sport, Phil Gore.Gemma takes us right back to the beginning- her childhood, becoming a mum at 19, postnatal depression, meeting Phil, and how running and backyard ultras eventually became such a huge part of their lives.We dive into what makes crewing so special to

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00:58:54

EP 22 - Part 2 - The Race That Changed Everything.

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2026/08/23

Part 2 of Episode 22 🎙️The race was over… but the emotions weren’t.Part 2 of The Race That Changed Everything brings you the raw reaction and emotion of the Australian Team being officially finalised, followed by a Q&A answering all the questions you sent into The Crow’s Nest.We’re getting into the details you’ve been asking about — including:🐦‍⬛ Favourite foods & fuelling ☕ The caffeine plan 🏃‍♂️ Training & injury prevention 😴 What sleep actually looked like 🧠 Mindset through the hardest

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01:22:30

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

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2026/08/10

🎙️ Episode 22 — The Race That Changed Everything72 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

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02:07:40

Episode 21 - The Art of Never Giving Up with Nagiska...

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2026/07/12

In Episode 21, we sit down with sisters-in-law, best friends, and ultra runners Rachael and Nagiska for one of our most heartfelt conversations yet.We start at the very beginning, exploring their childhoods, how they found running, and the friendship that has become the foundation of their journey. Along the way, we discuss body image, personal transformation, mental health, postnatal depression, navigating grief after losing loved ones, and the importance of having people around you who believe in

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01:34:58

EP 20 - Jason 'The Stalwart' Rantell.

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2026/06/28

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

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01:19:22

EP 19 - Joel Sexton: Community, Self-Belief & Saying...

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2026/06/14

In Episode 19 of The Crow's Nest Podcast, we sit down with backyard ultra athlete Joel Sexton.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

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01:23:29

EP 18 - Melbourne Front Yard Debrief

The Crows Nest Podcast ·

2026/05/14

In this episode of The Crow’s Nest Podcast, we sit down for an honest after-race debrief following Melbourne Front Yard Ultra. 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.Throughout the episode, we also hear voice

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01:19:41

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

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2026/05/02

This one’s raw, honest, and deeply personal.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.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.This isn’t just about running or achievements.It’s about growth,

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00:57:53

EP 16 - Margie Hadley - The Queen that doesn’t Quit.

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2026/04/26

In this episode of The Crow’s Nest Podcast, we sit down with Margie Hadley- one of Australia’s most remarkable ultra runners.Margie has represented Australia at the Satellite Championships, running 47 yards, claimed multiple backyard ultra victories, and most recently became the last woman standing at the Hardcore Harry challenge—running for 75 days and covering nearly 3000 kilometres.But this conversation goes far beyond the results.Before ultra running became part of her life, Margie faced one of

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00:40:12

EP 15 - The Best Advice We’ve Ever Heard.

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2026/03/11

We put it out to the people… and you absolutely delivered. 🙌 In Episode 15 we asked our community to share the best advice they’ve ever received, and the responses were too good not to talk about. From running and sport to relationships, parenting, mindset and life in general — some are funny, some are powerful, and some might be exactly what you need to hear today.

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01:11:19

EP 14 - The First Flight with Tom and Aaron

The Crows Nest Podcast ·

2026/02/22

🔥 BONUS EPISODE 🔥 MVP Through Fresh EyesYou’ve heard Brandon and I unpack MVP- the heat, the pressure, the lessons. But this time, we’re shifting the lens.Because you never forget your first backyard ultra.In this bonus episode, we sit down with Tom and Aaron to debrief their very first experience stepping into the backyard format at MVP. From pre-race nerves and quiet doubts to the moment it stopped feeling exciting and started feeling real. We unpack what it’s like to discover your limits in

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00:54:22

EP 13 - MVP Debrief for 2026

The Crows Nest Podcast ·

2026/02/15

Episode 13 – The MVP DebriefThe race that breaks you… and reveals everything.MVP wasn’t just hot and brutal, it was exposing. The kind of race that strips you back to your preparation, your standards, your mindset, and the conversations you have with yourself when things start to hurt.In this episode, we unpack the full debrief! What went right, what cracked under pressure, the turning points, and the lessons that will shape the year ahead.We’re also sharing a powerful crew voice note from Alex

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