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PODCAST

Talking in Ovals

Opinions Podcast Network

A podcast dedicated to conversations about Track, Field and everything else in the world of Athletics!

sports running

All Episodes

91:46

179. Brian Prendergast, Head XC/TF Coach at Manalapan HS

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/02/23

Dave and Alex welcome Brian Prendergast back to the show and we talk about success at Manalapan, building a culture and current events in the sport!

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99:12

178. Quincy Watts, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist &...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/02/19

Dave and Alex welcome Quincy Watts to the show and we talk about his running journey, building a program and his current view on the health of the sport!

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96:14

177. Dominique Smith, Host of the Lactic Acid Podcast

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/02/19

Dave and Alex welcome Dominique Smith to the show and we talk about his running journey, the Lactic Acid Podcast and the state of the sport!

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131:52

176. Lyle Smith, Author of Blood, Sweat & Spikes:...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/02/19

Dave and Alex welcome Lyle Smith back to the show and we talk about the role of coaches, reminiscing and looking forward to the Millrose Games, NCAA Rules and more!

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112:32

175. Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer for RunBlogRun

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/02/19

Dave and Alex welcome Jeff Benjamin back to the show and we talk about the passing of the legendary Fred Dwyer, the 2026 World XC Championships and the upcoming Millrose Games!

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73:26

174. Sean McCafferty, Head XC & Track Coach at CBA

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/02/19

Dave and Alex welcome Sean McCafferty back to the show as we talk about this past XC season, team culture, national expectations and more!

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112:32

173. Dave Slavinski, Masters Triathlon/Duathlon World...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Dave Slavinski to the show and we talk about his athletics journey, have a high level running family and his training methods!

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63:25

172. Paige Sheppard, 2025 NBN Mile Champion and...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Paige Sheppard to the show and we talk about her running journey, individual vs team success, XC vs Track and more!

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109:45

171. Steve Williams, Former World's Fastest Human in...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Steve Williams back onto the show as we continue the conversation about his time as a runner, Grand Slam Track filing for bankruptcy and more!

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47:43

170. Cali Buxbaum, Senior XC/Track and Field Runner...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Cali Buxbaum to the show and we talk about her running journey, training without a track and the value of cross training!

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93:20

169. Zig Ziegler, Founder, CEO and Commissioner of...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Zig Ziegler back on the show and we get some updates of Z Athlete Village and WITFL, myths about track and more!

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68:33

168. Rob DeFilippis, Owner of Runner's High and Head...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Rob DeFilippis on the show and we talk about his running journey, owning Runner's High shoe store and more!

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102:16

167. Chris Tafelski, Head XC and Track Coach at...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Chris Tafelski back to the show and we talk about Westfield's XC season, expectations for indoor, the growing influence of the NIL and more!

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122:07

166. Corey Annan & Bakari Tice, HS XC and Track...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Corey Annan and Bakari Tice onto the show and we talk about their athletics journeys, NJ XC and Track and more!

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130:19

165. Jim Lambert, Legendary Writer for NJ Milesplit

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Jim Lambert back to the show and we go over his past predictions, preview NJ MOCs and look ahead to indoor track!

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97:50

164. Steve Williams, Former World's Fastest Human in...

Talking in Ovals ·

2026/01/11

Dave and Alex welcome Steve Williams to the show and we talk about his running journey, competing in the 1970's and the current state of track!

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73:27

163. Dianne DeOliveira, Founder & President of Bella...

Talking in Ovals ·

2025/10/24

Dave and Alex welcome Dianne DeOliveira on the show and we talk about her running journey, starting Bella N Motion and women in athletics!

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84:29

162. Jeff Benjamin, Senior Writer for RunBlogRun

Talking in Ovals ·

2025/10/24

Dave and Alex welcome Jeff Benjamin back on the show as we talk about the 2025 SIRA Legend's Gala along with many other topics in athletics!

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79:14

161. Lauren Primerano, Administrator of the Ocean...

Talking in Ovals ·

2025/10/24

Alex welcomes Lauren Primerano on the show and we talk about her athletics journey, running the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex, the Athlos Meet and more!

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95:22

160. Carrie Ellwood, 2025 USATF XC National Champion...

Talking in Ovals ·

2025/10/02

Dave and Alex welcome Carrie Ellwood to the show and we talk about her running journey, and the differences between competing on the track vs road vs course!

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