parkrun adventurers podcast

Episode 248 – Bird is the Word

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Mel chats with Mick Duyvestyn, half of the crew behind the Bubble Bird relay that’s helping a certain yellow friend fly the coup in lockdo...

Episode 247 – Caitlin Adams & David Crook

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we bask in the amazing highlights that parkrun brings us, even when our hosts are both in lockdown! Mel catches up with Caitlin Adams of Tea...

Episode 246 – Faster, Higher, Stronger, within reason

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the adventurers share their notparkrun adventures of Olympic themes and Zombie runs. Proving you CAN make lockdown fun! Meanwhile Marvellous...

Episode 245 – Dan Buckley

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers reflect on a big weekend celebrating Ugly Christmas in July and the return of parkrun in England, with Mel catching up with Da...

Episode 244 – Sarah Hudson

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Olly catches up with USA ED Sarah Hudson for news on the unpause of Byxbee parkrun. While Mel is learning more about baked goods at Dazza's....

Episode 243 – Weekend Work

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the parkrun adventurers are almost all working on the weekend, as Olly stays put and Mel recaps a visit to Dorset Recreation Reserve and som...

Episode 242 – Dog Assisted

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Olly and family were busy notparkrunning any which way, while Mel returned to Pakenham parkrun for a dog assisted family run. Tracey gave us...

Episode 241 – Toolern Creek

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a shift in the ledger this week with Victorian parkruns returning while NSW deals with covid restrictions. Plus, we hear from most of the chan...

Episode 240 – Raw & Uncut

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 240 is brought to you by the numbers: 7, 8, 250, 325, 350 and 418! This week we hear Roving Reports from Tracey, live from the tail at Bunyavi...

Episode 239 – Quack Quack

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Olly & Mel recount their Longest Runs and Tracey also pops in with audio from North Brisbane (too soon). We hear from David in England with ...

Episode 238 - Baked Goods

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week join Mel & Olly as they hero the Sausage Roll and celebrate the birth of the Sausage Roll Club!  Dave chats with the team at Bourke and on...

Episode 237 – Emma Keer

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While Olly was off adventuring at Bowral parkrun, Mel was busy chatting to Communications Ambassador and Lillie parkrunner Emma Keer, about the return...

Episode 236 - Snot Logs & A-Listers

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Mel adventures to Dolls Point parkrun and Olly delights in visiting penguins. We hear from Tracey on The V-side with Achilles at ...

Episode 235 - Hi-Vis Heroes

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's National Volunteer week and the adventurers are talking all things Hi Vis. We have roving reports from Shelley parkrun, W.A. and Pegasus parkrun ...

Episode 234 - Mothers Day

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun Adventurers recap Mother’s Day parkruns, full of cake, doggy drink bottles and, well, mostly-shared parkrun experiences! Alison reports ...

Episode 233 - Autumnal Adventures

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week while Mel is off exploring the Victorian alpine region, Olly has his hands full with adventures of a different kind. Meanwhile, there are re...

Episode 232 – Celebrating first’s

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mel and Olly and playing catch up after palm21 with reports from PK at Centennial and Cam from Calleya. Plus we here from Alison over at Kapiti Coast ...

Episode 231 - The one with the bird

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers enjoy another fantastic listener meet up at Nambour parkrun, Queensland. Listen in to hear the live recording, and find out if...

Episode 230 - Stepping up

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week see’s Mark dialling in from Our Park parkrun while Mel was chasing four legged parkrunners at Kirra. Meanwhile, the parkrun adventurers ar...

Episode 229 - King & Queen of the mountain

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Olly and Mel are still buzzing from all of the Main Beach 10th anniversary excitement, with lots of cafe visitors sending their regards. Olly speaks t...

Episode 228 - Bookrun

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s packed episode the parkrun adventurers share in a whole lot of parkrun excitement across opposite sides of the globe. Author and park...

Episode 227 - Smorgasbord

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers reflect on home-baked parkrun goodness and more tales from Dazza’s café, while soaking in roving reports from TOC and the ...

Episode 226 - Crackerjack

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another parkdog week this week after Mel’s trip to Cascades on Clyde Wetlands parkrun! We hear an avian-affected roving report from Mark at B...

Episode 225 - Who let the dogs out?

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Olly was out adventuring at Greenway parkrun with parkdogs a plenty. And while her dogs are letting themselves be heard, Mel reports on all the local...

Episode 224 - Madness & Mystery

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's host vs host as The Quizmaster returns for March Madness. And we have roving reports from TOC at Louis Hamon Park and Mark at Ginninderra parkrun...

Episode 223 - Abigail

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two hosts, two adventures, but did anyone enjoy their parkrunday more than Abigail?  This week Mel and Olly talk palm21 costumes,  parkrun adventuri...

Episode 222 - Crickets

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the tables are turned with Olly taking the adventuring lead. Listen in to hear where his World Cup decision making took him and Hannah. Me...

Episode 221 - parkrun Royale

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lyndell is back with a view to a kill, well ... a view to increasing her P index at South Bank parkrun.  While Alison completed her hat trick at Puar...

Episode 220 - parkrun fun

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do YOU bring extra fun to parkrun? Mel likes to take solo drives (to Meningie parkrun) and Olly enjoys volunteering. Listen in this week as 'Contr...

Episode 219 - Lauren Reid

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are all about the achievements this week as we marvel at personal bests and world records happening all around the country.  Mark drops in from Co...

Episode 218 - Alison King

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mel is still floating this week, after a huge and exciting weekend.  We hear about her visit to Dandenong and the launch of Eynesbury Heritage Trail ...

Episode 217 - The Informant

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's excitement in the air this week as Victoria joins the rest of the country in restarting events.  We hear from Toolern Creek ED Tracey Donald ...

Episode 216 - Zoom zoom

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers zoom into 2021 with Mel Ellis and Olly Spake behind the wheel. We have roving reports from Mawson Lakes and Jubilee Way parkru...

Episode 215 - Bon bon voyage

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The original parkrun adventurers team recap International Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day, open a time capsule and share some festive jokes. And M...

Episode 214 - Festive Frivolity

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are getting into the festive mood ahead of International Ugly Christmas Singlet or Shirt Day. Mel Ellis and Olly Spake host th...

Episode 213 - On the Rove Again!

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers celebrate having two co-hosts participating at parkrun on the weekend as Mark Scarborough returns to co-host. And our Channel ...

Episode 212 - Chris Murphy

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have BIG news! We bring you tales of real, actual parkrun, and we hear all the latest about the donuts in Victoria as Dr Scott...

Episode 211 - Waffle

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have a short and sweet episode this week, with Lyndell Murray back to co-host. And fellow Channel 5 News Crew member Cameron D...

Episode 210 - Aussie adventures

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the presence of two Channel 5 News Crew members this week as Paul Kitching (better known as PK) co-hosts the pod, while ...

Episode 209 - parkrun is Coming!

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers welcome back guest co-hosting duo Melissa Ellis and Olly Spake! We are still streaking and UK parkrunner and pod-listener Pipp...

Episode 208 - We Heart the NT

12 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers continue the co-host streak with Dr Scott Watkins back for another crack. Following the announcement of the return to parkrun ...

Episode 207 - Streaky Streaky

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are getting our streak on! Albert Melbourne parkrunner Scott Watkins joins Mel for a milestone episode, and we lay out all the...

Episode 206 - Pause?

29 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers catch up after a slightly longer than usual pause, with Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) returning to co-host. We check in with Mark...

Episode 205 - Tania Hollis

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers jump the ditch again this week and Lyndell Murray is back on the co-host mic for the trip! Dunedin parkrun Event Director Tani...

Episode 204 - Steve Darby

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers celebrate the return of parkrun to the world as events relaunch once more in New Zealand. Guest co-hosting duo Melissa Ellis a...

Episode 203 - In the Dunny

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers stay close to home this week as Dave Moss puts on the co-host cap and joins Mel in the the Sunny Coast studio for a natter abo...

Episode 202 - Tom Williams

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are elated by the news of the impending return of parkrun with TOC back to co-host and share the joy. Tom Williams, Chief Oper...

Episode 201 - Janet Reid

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have left the kids home alone and guess who’s having a party while the parents are out? Channel 5 News Crew member Melissa E...

Episode 200 - Beau Miles

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are celebrating 200 episodes of the pod with a little walk down memory lane. Filmmaking adventurer Beau Miles joins us for a c...

Episode 199 - Bek Milne

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers ‘test positive’ this week as guest co-host Scott Watkins returns with a new segment or two. Plus we speak to Queanbeyan pa...

Episode 198 - Phone a Friend

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers record at parkrun-time to fill the void, with Lyndell Murray back to join Mel as guest co-host. Wondering how the gang are doi...

Episode 197 - Jon Pendse

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are still here, and excited to have Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) back to guest co-host. Mel chats with Jon Pendse, a West Aussie...

Episode 196 - #PALM20 LIVE!

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers adventure to South Australia for the third annual listener meet-up and have a rolicking good time recording live with friends ...

Episode 195 - Deri Thomas

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers focus on family influencing our parkrun experiences as Mark Scarborough returns to guest co-host this week. And with the launc...

Episode 194 - #PALM20 Teaser

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers chat about legacies and get excited about the impending listener meet-up as #PALM20 co-organiser Chris Fraser shares the full ...

Episode 193 - Podding in the Rain

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers leap along to Frog Hollow parkrun and delight in downhills at Ipswich Qld as Melissa Ellis returns to guest co-host. And the C...

Episode 192 - World Tourists

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 The parkrun adventurers are back in the Sunshine Coast Pod Studio with Dave Moss returning to guest co-host. We share details of the inaugural parkr...

Episode 191 - Dynamic Duo

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers pay a visit to the near neighbours for a change of scenery. Gerard Corkeron (AKA the G-Train), just back from his Canadian adv...

Episode 190 - Chasing Vert

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have had some misadventures. Lyndell Murray is guest co-hosting this week and brings with her a new challenge. And our adventu...

Episode 189 - Happy New Year!

17 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers make-up for lost time, bringing everyone up to speed on all the New Year parkrun adventures! Mel is joined by guest co-host To...

Episode 188 - Merry Ugly Christmas

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers celebrate the season finale of the pod’s fourth season with all the cheer a tinsel of Ugly Christmas Singlets can bring! The...

Episode 187 - PKRUN

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers debut bobsleds and talk goals for 2020 as Victorian Stateswoman Mel Ellis is back to co-host. We continue to gear up for the m...

Episode 186 - J.O.G.I

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers Get Smart with Lyndell Murray popping by the co-host the pod. The 2019 Ugly Christmas Singlets are SO HOT RIGHT NOW, we announ...

Episode 185 - Trails and Tales

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the talkative talents of Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) who returns as guest co-host this week. And we hear tales from trail...

Episode 184 - Margie Lewis

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers come to you from the Sunshine Coast with intrepid adventurer Dave Moss back from his travels to guest co-host. Mel speaks to p...

Episode 183 - parkrun: The Musical

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers enjoy a slice of South Australia with guest co-host Paul Kitching (AKA PK) joining us fresh from an adventure to West Beach pa...

Episode 182 - Ian Shaw

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are all about the capital this week as Mark Scarborough returns to co-host with Mel and Wagi Bridge parkrun Event Director Ian...

Episode 181 - Linda van Duynhoven

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have two Mels back at the helm and we get our giggle on! We interview Birdsland Reserve parkrunner Linda van Duynhoven, fresh ...

Episode 180 - Myths & Legends

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers track down mythological beasts and legendary humans, as the ever entertaining Tim Oberg returns to guest co-host. We make a sp...

Episode 179 - Eliud Kiprobbo

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are feeling inspired with the delightful Gary Murphy bringing the blue skies to co-host once more. We welcome back Dave ‘Rob...

Episode 178 - Roving Reports

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers enjoy the return of a fave as Lyndell is back to co-host the pod with Mel. We get all poetic and wild in Australia with Roving...

Episode 177 - The Doddfather

04 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers split their co-hosting between two nations this week as the dynamic David Moss joins Mel from the other side of the globe. N...

Episode 176 - International Podcast Day 2019

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our Top Threes!

Episode 175 - Twinning

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have a royally good time as the Channel 5 News Crew’s newest recruit, Mark Scarborough, co-hosts from the capital. And we he...

Episode 174 - Stanthorpe parkrun

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers feature the fabulous Grette Wilkinson Co-Hosting alongside Mel this week. Co-Event Directors Jen Morgan and Glen Brunckhorst s...

Episode 173 - Roving, Roving, Roving

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers bring you double the Mels as the Mel we prepared earlier is joined by special guest co-host Melissa Ellis! And the Roving Repo...

Episode 172 - Rohan Day

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers get into the swing of #streakyseptember with Channel 5 News Crew member Tony O’Connell (AKA TOC) kicking back on the co-host...

Episode 171 - The Butler Boys

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers set off on our new adventure and Paul Kitching (AKA PK) joins Mel at the helm as the journey begins. Mt Barker parkrunners and...

Episode 170 - Linda Coombes

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have BIG news. Scotty gets his green monster on as we interview Warwick parkrun’s Event Director Linda Coombes about the eve...

Episode 169 - Tabitha Schulz

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers continue to ride the Roller-Co-Hoster as we welcome the enigmatic Gary Murphy to the pod. Broken Hill Racecourse parkrun Event...

Episode 168 - #fluffyfactor

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have a surprise in store, and reveal the outcome of the ugly Christmas singlet poll. Plus TOC files a Roving Report from Grand...

Episode 167 - Ian Rutson

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers head for Highlands and dabble in some investigative journalism. We go full nerd with behind-the-scenes computery stuff when pa...

Episode 166 - Social Prescribing

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are feeling positive and looking for the silver linings this week. We get the lowdown on ‘social prescribing’ with Dr Andr...

Episode 165 - Justin Scholz

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are both at home this week for something different! Wangaratta parkrunner and Ned Kelly Chase Race Director Justin Scholz drop...

Episode 164 - UK Conference

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers continue tweaking the co-host formula. We get the inside word on the UK Ambassador Conference from parkrun Australia’s CEO T...

Episode 163 - Ada Macey

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Always experimenting this week we add a third host to the mix when Ada Macey joins Lyndell and Scotty for the entire podcast. We chat about her experi...

Episode 162 - Lee Troop

27 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Three-time Olympian Lee Troop phones in from Boulder, Colorado for a chat about his career in running, time in the US and his thoughts on parkrun. The...

Episode 161 - The Amazing Robbo

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rounding out our trifecta of regulars, Robbo aka The Amazing Robbo returns to share his parkrun frustrations and we also look back the changing face o...

Episode 160 - Coach Dinneen

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers sound different this week, at least 50% different. Lyndell Murray from the Channel 5 News Crew joins Scotty as Mel takes a wel...

Episode 159 - Kelly & Charles Hodges

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers work on their indexes in the freezing weather. Our resident nutritionist Kelly Hodges drops by to share some insights on eatin...

Episode 158 - v-index

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are exploring new volunteering challenges! And we have a roving report from Joanne Watkins at Albert Melbourne parkrun!

Episode 157 - State of the Nation

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers test the limits and reach new distances. Plus we bring back State of the Nation with some familiar voices dropping by to provi...

Episode 156 - Dr Lindsey Reece

15 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are erring on the side of things this week. Dr Lindsey Reece of the parkrun Academic Research Board joins us for a chat about ...

Episode 155 - Oodles of Roving Reports

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers have two weeks to catch up on! Plus we have OODLES of Roving Reports with contributions from Mark, Mossy, TOC, Grette, Melissa...

Episode 154 - parkrun in prisons

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers explore the history-making launch of the first prison-based parkrun in the Southern Hemisphere. Health & Wellbeing Lead for pa...

Episode 153 - parkrun Japan

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week the parkrun adventurers are big in Japan as we revisit the launch of parkrun Japan with Chiaki Okada and Janet Finn. And the Channel 5 News ...

Episode 59:59 - #palm19

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers finally get our feet wet at The Beaches parkrun, home of the parkrun adventurers listener meet-up 2019, where the live recordi...

Episode 152 - RunWest

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers adventure! Mel journeys south for a special morning at Lota parkrun while Scotty heads north to RunWest with former pa pod co-...

Episode 151 - Madison de Rozario

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers are going unconventional this week! We attempt to recruit a newbie to this whole parkrun thang, chatting to 3 time paralympian...

Episode 150 - Lloydy

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The parkrun adventurers make friends with Lloydy aka Gregory Lloyd, Global Ginninderra parkrunner extraordinaire. And Mel and Mark roving report from ...