For The Kudos
Episodes
For The Kudos - #62
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brett throws Joel off early by arriving at the FTK studio with not only a surprise-shaved head, but with an accompanying announcement that he'd been a...
For The Kudos - #61
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 61 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: At over 90mins episode #61 is jam-packed with all the content you know and love from FTK. The episod...
For The Kudos - #60
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FTK's Diamond Jubilee episode kicks off with a run-down of a few big performances in international competition you might have missed over the weekend....
For The Kudos - #59
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 59 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Brett & Joel return to the comfort of their Melbourne studio to deliver episode 59. Expect a ...
FTK’s Best Of Patreon - June
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos As of this month we will begin to post Best Of Patreon episodes across our main network. We...
Keira D’Amato - #58
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: FTK welcomes Keira D'Amato into the Gold Coast studio hot off her new American Record run in the Hal...
For The Kudos - #57
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Brett & Joel record from separate locations this week as Joel is up in Cairns for Raise The Bar ...
For The Kudos - #56
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 56 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Brett & Joel kick off episode 56 with an update on all the amazing content that has been dropping...
For The Kudos - #55
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 55 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: Brett & Joel return from their holiday to deliver episode 55 (although it wouldn't have seemed like ...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Izzi Batt-Doyle
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Glósóli Sport – Post Workout Dry Shampoo Mist The final episode in the series has arrived. Izzi swaps out h...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Sinead Diver
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by PREPD Hydration Welcome to our exclusive series on Australia's best marathoners. Each of the seven episodes fea...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Jess Stenson
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by PREPD Hydration Welcome to our exclusive series on Australia's best marathoners. Each of the seven episodes fea...
For The Kudos - #54
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: Brett & Joel arrive in the studio to record the final episode of Season 4. The two kick things off b...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Benita Willis
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Glósóli Sport – Post Workout Dry Shampoo Mist Welcome to our exclusive series on Australia's best marathone...
For The Kudos - #53
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brett & Joel overcome their hangovers (from Brett's birthday drinks the night before) to bring you episode 53. Brett's training suffered as he fought ...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Lisa Weightman
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by PREPD Hydration: Welcome to our exclusive series on Australia's best marathoners. Each of the seven episodes fe...
For The Kudos - #52
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: Brett & Joel kick things off with a discussion on the new & improved Sydney Marathon course before t...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Eloise Wellings
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by PREPD Hydration: Welcome to our exclusive series on Australia's best marathoners. Each of the seven episodes fe...
Brett’s London Marathon Recap Special
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode is brought to you by Run Kaizen: Brett returns from rainy London to the comfort of the FTK studio for this special episode. Bret...
Jack Rayner - #51
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #51 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Jack Rayner fills in for Brett as he embarks on his journey back to Melbourne having just raced...
Australian Women’s Marathon Series - Ellie Pashley
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Glósóli Sport – Post Workout Dry Shampoo Mist Welcome to our exclusive series on Australia's best marathone...
The Gold Coast Diaries - #01
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Riley Wolff , The Gold Coast Diaries are a weekly look into the training and preparation of Gen Gregson and Jordy Williamsz as they get rea...
For The Kudos - #50
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #50 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: In this episode Brett & Joel record from two capital cities: Brett from London & Joel from Canberra...
Q&A Session Forty-Three: Embracing rhythm and avoiding desperation on the comeback trail
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Forty-Three marks the final episode to be aired across our free-to-listen network. All future Q&A Session's will only be available to our ...
For The Kudos - #49
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #49 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Brett & Joel spend the majority of the episode making big announcements. First off they unveil ...
Q&A Session Forty-Two: Andy Buchanan
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Q&A Joel chats with Bendigo-Bat, Andy Buchanan (last seen on Episode #22) as he prepares for Hamburg Marathon on Sunday 23rd of April...
For The Kudos - #48
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #48 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Brett & Joel break the news on the exciting Race Within A Race up Anderson Street Hill during ...
Q&A Session Forty-One - It’s All About The Shoes with Mitch Lorkin
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Q&A Dave chats with shoe dog, Mitch Lorkin from The Running Company: Albert Park. The pair dissect some of the key questions consider...
Abbey Caldwell Part Two - #47
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47 kicks off with a discussion about the recent doping scandal that hit the world of distance running last week. After sharing their opinions...
Q&A Session Forty - Movement Patterns with Physiotherapist Carel Wildenboer
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joel returns to hosting duties for our fortieth Q&A Session. In this episode Joel sits down with physiotherapist and movement expert Carel Wildenboer ...
Abbey Caldwell Part One - #46
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #46 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: Brett & Joel sit down with one of Australia's biggest middle distance talents, Abbey Caldwell. Afte...
Q&A Session Thirty-Nine: Organising International Competitions with Meet Director Samantha Culbert
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Q&A, Dave McNeill survives another week in the hosting chair, and is back this week talking to Samantha Culbert - the meet director o...
For The Kudos - #45
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #45 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: Things kicks off with a quick recap of the past weekend's Sydney Track Classic before sharing the g...
Q&A Session Thirty-Eight: Running Pain Special with Physiotherapist Simon Holt
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Q&A, Dave McNeill takes on his first hosting duties. He brings his former physio and boss, Simon Holt from LivFit Physio Kew, into th...
For The Kudos - #44
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #44 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: Things kick off with a review of the Pulse Running 5000m night of racing before Brett & Joel reveal...
Q&A Session Thirty-Seven: Dave McNeill Part Two
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's favourite Dave McNeill is back for Part Two of his deep chat with Joel. The pair cover a plethora of interesting topics surrounding pain ma...
Wayne Larden - #43
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #43 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: In this episode Brett & Joel speak with Race Director Wayne Larden to talk all things Sydney Marath...
Q&A Session Thirty-Six: Dave McNeill Part One
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most requested guests returns for his third time on the show. Dave McNeill sits down with Joel for this two-part Q&A Session that begins wi...
World XC Championships / Matt Centrowitz Part Two - #42
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brett goes deep on his World Cross Country Championship experience at Bathurst over the weekend. Hear all about racing in rapidly changing weather on ...
Q&A Session Thirty-Five: Ryan Gregson
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Sessions are back for Season 4 with a slight change of format. Professional middle-distance runner and two-time Olympian Ryan Gregson sits down wi...
Matt Centrowitz Part One - #41
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #41 is brought to you by Sydney Marathon: FTK returns from holidays to deliver the first episode of an even bigger and better Season 4 (have ...
Hoka Live Show With Kane Cornes
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last month we produced our second ever live show to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Hoka Clifton 9. Riley Wolff stepped in as co-host with Joel t...
Q&A Session Thirty-Four
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FTK's final Q&A session of Season 3 has Brett & Joel discuss Strava uploads, finding motivation, best/worst race hotel experiences, dog breeds and ple...
For The Kudos - #40
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #40 is brought to you by WHOOP: For The Kudos wraps up season three with all the usual segments, plus a reveal of all the exciting things we ...
Q&A Session Thirty-Three
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
FTK's first Q&A Session of 2023 has Brett & Joel answer a bunch of serious and light-hearted questions from listeners. Instagram: https://www.ins...
For The Kudos - #39
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #39 is brought to you by WHOOP: For The Kudos returns for its first episode of 2023. Things kick off with Brett and Joel covering their train...
Q&A Session Thirty-Two (2022 Finale Episode)
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've reached the end of our first year on the airwaves. Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, laughed or even hated us at some point thi...
Leanne Pompeani - #38
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #38 is brought to you by WHOOP: For The Kudos records its last main episode of 2022 - a big shout out to everyone who has supported us in our...
Q&A Session Thirty-One
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Thirty-One is a special episode where Brett answers listener questions about his Australian Record run in Fukuoka Marathon last weekend. ...
Liz Clay - #37
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #37 is brought to you by WHOOP: Jack Rayner replaces Brett for co-hosting duties, allowing the newly crowned Australian Marathon Record holde...
Q&A Session Thirty - Sinead’s Australian Marathon Record Special (Valencia Marathon)
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Thirty is a special episode with the newly crowned Australian Marathon Record holder Sinead Diver. Joel sits down with Sinead as she takes...
Brett’s Australian Marathon Record Special (Fukuoka Marathon) - #36
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #36 is brought to you by WHOOP: Regular FTK programming has been halted for this special episode covering Brett's 2:07:31 Australian Marathon...
Q&A Session Twenty-Nine - Anna McKenna Special
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Nine is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: For this special episode Joel sits down with UTA 100km Champion and ultra trail risi...
Jack Rayner - #35
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: One of our most anticipated guest appearances has finally landed. Having served his lengthy sente...
Q&A Session Twenty-Eight
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the home straight of Movember. Help Brett & Joel reach their fundraising goals before next week. Our 28th Q&A Session begins with a deep dis...
For The Kudos - #34
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Episode 34 begins with an unfortunate update on Dave McNeil's (Episodes 2 and 33) sacrum pain. Br...
Q&A Session Twenty-Seven - Ellie Pashley Special
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Seven is brought to you by TRAIL: TRAIL is a research study from La Trobe University designed by runners for runners. This study is...
Dave McNeill - #33
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FTK celebrates a huge feat in raising over $10,000 for Movember so far! This episode, we welcome fellow MTC athlete Dave McNeill for his second round ...
Q&A Session Twenty-Six
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Six begins with a MO update from Brett & Joel with varying degrees of success. The first question answered ends in a deep discussio...
For The Kudos - #32
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #32 is brought to you by WHOOP: Our 32nd episode sees Brett & Joel introduce a new high-tech piece of equipment to their training. With less ...
Q&A Session Twenty-Five - Sarah Billings Special
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Five has Sarah Billings return to the studio (her living room) to cover everything we were unable to touch on during her co-hosting...
Stephen Scullion - #31
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #31 coincides with the first day of Movember. FTK is participating in Movember to raise awareness about the health risks facing our fathers, p...
Q&A Session Twenty-Four
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Four has Brett & Joel begins with an update on Movember and a special giveaway competition for The Blue Line. The first listener qu...
Sarah Billings - #30
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 30th episode welcomes Sarah Billings to the studio. A fellow Melbourne Track Club runner, Sarah shares her journey from high-school sprinting tale...
Q&A Session Twenty-Three
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Three has Brett & Joel discuss topics such as long run fuelling, hot yoga, spending time away from home, 50km runs in a marathon tr...
For The Kudos - #29
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brett & Joel thank everyone for signing up to Grattan House’s new publication ‘The Blue Line’ - if you haven't done so yet, please ignore the th...
Q&A Session Twenty-Two
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-Two sees the return of the question and answer format for Season 3. The episode begins with Joel asking Brett a bunch of Marathon r...
For The Kudos - #28
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FTK is back from holiday to bring you an even bigger and better season 3 (massive things are coming!) We kick things off with a recap of Pat Tiernan's...
Brett’s London Marathon Race Recap Special
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brett & Joel return for another special episode before Season 3 kicks off next week. In this special episode Brett takes us through his entire London ...
Season 2 Recap Special
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this unannounced special episode Brett & Joel return to the airwaves for a brief summary of FTK's Second Season. Brett gives the listeners an insig...
Q&A Session Twenty-One - Micronutrition Special With Sports Dietician Pip Taylor
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Twenty-One is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: For this Special Q&A Session Joel is joined by accredited Sports Performance Dieticia...
Robert de Castella - #27
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27 is brought to you by ATLAS EVENTS: The final episode of FTK's second season welcomes Australian marathon record holder, Robert de Castella...
Q&A Session Twenty
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FTK apologises for the ungodly buzz coming out of Brett's microphone - the London studio he is recording from must double as a Plasma Globe shop. Q&A...
For The Kudos - #26
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: FTK swaps a live audience for a video call as Joel records from home in Melbourne, Australia and ...
For The Kudos Live Show - #25
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: For The Kudos records their debut live show out of Up There Athletics in Flinders Lane, Melbourne...
Q&A Session Nineteen
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 19th Q&A Session has Brett & Joel spend most of the episode discussing the smartest & safest tips to increase mileage, and when is the right time ...
For The Kudos - #24
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #24: The boys chat about their upcoming live show, and brag that it sold out very quickly (if you missed out on tickets, complain to Jordy Wi...
Q&A Session Eighteen - Running Technique Special With Paul MacKinnon (The Balanced Runner)
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this Special Q&A Session Brett and Joel sit down with running technique expert Paul MacKinnon, otherwise known as "The Balanced Runner". The episo...
Izzi Batt-Doyle - #23
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: FTK gain access into our Commonwealth Games Athletics team for the second week running, with Izzi...
Q&A Session Seventeen
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Seventeen kicks off with Brett & Joel imagining a world in which a Mixed Ekiden Relay is the pinnacle event of the World Athletics Champio...
Andy Buchanan - #22
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Hot off his 7th place in the marathon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Andy Buchanan sits...
For The Kudos - #21
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For The Kudos returns to normal programming after the successful coverage of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Brett & Joel revert...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #11 - Jakob gets revenge in the men’s 5000m, Athing wins the women’s 800m, the boys bid the championships farewell plus an interview with Jess Hull
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #11: Jakob Ingebrigtsen wi...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #10 - Luke Mathews takes over co-hosting duties to recap the men’s 800m & women’s 5000m finals before previewing the men’s 5000m and women’s 800m finals.
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #10: Luke Mathews takes ov...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #9 - Kelsey-Lee Barber defends her javelin title, Sydney McLaughlin breaks the world 400m hurdles record and previews of the men’s 800m and women’s 5000m
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #9: Kelsey-Lee Barber is t...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #8 - Cat Bisset falls but is put through to the 800m semis, Peter Bol progresses to the 800m final plus an interview with Jack Rayner
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #8: Cat Bisset falls in he...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #7 - Jeruto wins the women’s 3000m steeplechase, Bol progresses to the semis plus an interview with Stewy McSweyn.
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #7: Peter Bol cruises thro...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #6 - Eleanor Patterson becomes World Champion, Jake beats Jakob in the 1500m plus an interview with Georgia Griffith
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #6: Eleanor Patterson is th...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #5 - Jess finishes 7th and Georgia 9th in the women’s 1500m final plus a preview of the men’s 1500m final
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #5: Sarah Klein finishes 14...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #4 - Tola wins the marathon & Stewy advances to the 1500m plus an interview with Amy Cashin
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #4: Tola produces a crazy n...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #3 - Jess & Georgia into the final, Stewy & Oli into the semis plus an interview with Ben Buckingham
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #3: Jess Hull and Georgia Gr...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #2 - Jess, Georgia & Linden progress to semis & preview of day two.
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #2: Girma and El Bakkali cru...
FTK World Athletics Championships Special #1 - Tipping competition & preview of day one.
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The FTK World Athletics Championships Special is brought to you by Up There Athletics Expect the following from Episode #1: Nijel Amos provisionally...
Q&A Session Sixteen - Ben St Lawrence Special
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Sixteen is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: For this Special Q&A Session Brett and Joel are welcomed by dual Olympian Ben St Lawrenc...
For The Kudos - #20
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brett goes over his training week as he recovers from his Gold Coast Half Marathon win, and Joel surprises Brett by phoning a friend in place of his ...
Q&A Session Fifteen
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Fifteen begins with Brett and Joel revealing the most annoying messages they receive in the lead up to races. Next they address topics suc...
Jess Hull - #19
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 welcomes Australian Record Holder across seven events - Jess Hull. At the time of the interview, Jess she hadn’t yet clocked the Australi...
Q&A Session Fourteen
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session Fourteen sees Brett & Joel spend time discussing how best to approach races with poor weather forecasts (attention: those racing on the Go...
Olli Hoare - #18
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 is brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE: Australian mile record holder Olli Hoare joins FTK for Episode 18. Olli takes us through his tran...
Q&A Session Thirteen - Marathon Nutrition Special With Sport Dietician Jess Rothwell
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A Session 13 is a special episode with Jess Rothwell. Jess works for the Victorian Institute of Sport with Athletics and is the National High Perfor...