The Cowbell Podcast - Extraordinary Everyday
Episodes
Running Didn’t Save Me, Showing Up Did - Ali To
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with Ali – a 36-year-old ultramarathon runner, self-confessed carb enthusiast, and proud “slow runner”...
Coast to Kosci 2025: Untold extraordinary stories from the very long 240km
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From running out of fuel to searching for a bathroom, this is the one race that’s so unique and so special that you come out the other side a comple...
GPT100 – The Extraordinary Runners’ Untold Stories
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bumper episode of the Cowbell, we bring together a powerful panel of runners, pacers and volunteers to share raw and unfiltered storie...
EP22: Heart of the Grampians – From ICU to GPT100 with Anthony Cribbs
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with ultra runner, father, husband, and self-taught app builder Anthony Cribbs @anthonycr...
EP21: Curiosity, Creativity, and the Courage to Explore with Elise Marcianti
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with adventurer and artist Elise Marcianti @elisemarcianti. From navigating the challenges of an eat...
EP20: From an Ordinary Dim Sim to an Extraordinary 100km Ultra Mum - with Cindy Chenhall
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with Cindy Chenhall @cindychenhall, a mum, hairdresser, artist, and trail runner who laughs that she ...
EP19: Climbing for a Cause – The Relentless Spirit of Gavin Clifton
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From firefighting in the Blue Mountains to taking on brutal ultras and leading a .....challenge, Gavin Clifton lives life in constant motion. In this ...
EP18: From Tumour to Tundra: The Survival Story of Heather Hawkins
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a life-altering ovarian cancer diagnosis at 41, Heather Hawkins laced up a pair of Dunlop Volleys and never looked back. From that first 4km fun...
EP17: From Sand to Summit: It’s You Against You at Ultra Trail Jervis Bay (UTJB)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The inaugural Ultra Trail Jervis Bay was more than just a race – it was a true test of resilience, mindset and community spirit. In this special rou...
EP16: First Light. First Steps. - The Ultra Trail Jervis Bay Panel
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special live episode, recorded on the shores of Jervis Bay as the sun set over Voyager Park, we bring you a momentous panel conversation from ...
EP 15: From Booze to Beasts: Adrian Copeland’s Relentless Rise
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four years ago, Adrian Copeland was stuck in a cycle of weekend binge drinking. Today, he’s a 300-mile ultra finisher, Ultraman survivor, Finke Dese...
EP14: Run. Fuel. Lead. Lisa Sherman’s Ultra Evolution
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Sherman is a Sydney based nutritionist, recreational running coach and ultra runner who has built a life around the joy and challenge of running....
UTA 2025: Mud, Hallucinations, 100 Miles: 3 Runners, 3 Challenges, 1 Goal at Ultra Trail Australia (EP13)
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After four unforgettable days in the Blue Mountains, we sit down post-race to unpack the mud, the miles, and the madness of Ultra Trail Australia 2025...
Ep12: Boobs on the Run - Motion, Community & Meaning with Mel Warman
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with the inspiring Mel Warman – founder and CEO of Boobs on the Run and NSW Chair of the Mother’s Day ...
Ep11: You Can’t Break Me - Unstoppable Comeback with Rodney "Rocket" Cottam
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rodney “Rocket” Cottam served as an elite soldier in the Australian Army from 1999 to 2004, involved in high-level operations both at home and abr...
Ep10: Running with Purpose, Living with Heart with Charlie Maher
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply inspiring episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with Charlie Maher, proud Western Arrarnta man, 2010 Indigenous Marathon Project graduate...
Ep9: From Darkness to Mountains, Miles & Meaning with Thomas Dade
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with one of Australia's toughest and most authentic ultra-endurance athletes — Thomas Dade @tom...
Ep8: Running Toward the Light - Miah Noble
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 20 years old, Miah Noble @miahrosenoble is already one of Australia's rising stars in the trail running world — but her journey to the st...
Ep7: 1,000 Days of Running & A Million-Dollar Mission with Jess Baird Walsh
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Cowbell Podcast, we celebrate International Women’s Day with an extraordinary guest - Jess Baird Walsh. A mother of t...
Ep6: The Power of Motion with Emma Rose
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cowbell, we sit down with the electrifying Emma Rose – psychologist, ultra-runner, and mother – whose journey into running ...
Ep5: 100km in Scrubs on a Treadmill, Ultra Dogs & The Vet Who Won’t Quit
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What kind of person runs 100km on a treadmill… in scrubs… for charity? Meet Amy Hewitt—a vet, ultra runner, and unstoppable force of nature. In ...
Ep4: Dale’s WTF? What You See Is Not What You Can Achieve – Running Beyond Sight
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode of The Cowbell Podcast – Every Day Extraordinary, we sit down with Dale, a low-vision adaptive runner ...
Ep3: The Cowbell Man: A Beacon of Hope and Achievement
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we introduce our new co-host, Dave Stewart, a voice many of you might already recognise. From energising start lines to celeb...
Ep2: From Tragedy to Triumph: Mick Marshall’s Fight Back to Endurance and Life
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Cowbell, we talk to Mick Marshall @mickmarshall_ , an endurance athlete who shares his extraordinary journey of resilience and...
Ep1: From WAFL Footballer to Ultramarathoner: A Journey of Resilience After Brain Injury
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode of "The Cowbell - Extraordinary Everyday" podcast, we’re honoured to share the remarkable journey of Brendan Verrier, an ...