Two Gomers Podcast
Episodes
2022 Christmas Special 1: Two Turkey Trots and Vocal Nodule in a Pear Tree
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome the season by talking Christmas decorations and movies before we review our Turkey Trots from Thanksgiving weekend. Then Steven has an anno...
Block 41: Iâm Grieving (with Tim McDermott)
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After some fun Black Friday chat, we get serious (well, mostly) with longtime listener Tim McDermott. Tim tells his story of loss, and the effect itâ...
Runnerâs Block Roundup IV
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs that time again: the Cliffâs Notes of Runnerâs Block eps! Our review of Phase 4 â Blocks 31-40 â goes all the way back to February, and...
Bloktoberfest 2022 â Weirdest Running Moments
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bloktoberfest 2022 concludes with a bang â in more ways than one! We celebrate the weird side of getting off the couch by sharing some of our oddest...
Block 40: Running or Family? (with Erin Azar aka Mrs. Space Cadet)
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs Bloktoberfest 2022 and we start with a bang: the âAmateur Running Internet Personalities with a Comedic Bent Who Actually Hope to Inspire Oth...
Block 39: I Used To Be Good At This (with Josh Bates)
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unless youâre sipping from the Holy Grail while keeping Indiana Jones at bay with increasingly nonsensical booby traps, we all have to face it: agin...
Block 38: Diet Culture (with Mackenzie Wiebe)
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gomertron and Podcast Archiver Mackenzie Wiebe wrote us an email earlier this year. Subject: âDudes, stop dieting.â So we invited her on the show ...
Block 37: I Have COVID (Gomer 2 Edition)
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Covid finally got Steven. We talk about it, and encourage you not to make a temporary âI Canâtâ into a permanent âI Wonât.â Also, some sum...
Block 36: Code Brown!
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some of you have been asking for this episode since we started talking about runnerâs blocks. Will you be sorry? Happy pooping on the side of the ro...
Out Of Our Gomfort Zone: Anthony Races in a Swim Meet
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the first in a new periodic series on Overcoming Runnerâs Block: Out Of Our Gomfort Zone! Weâll take risks, stretch ourselves, and grow in ...
Jeff Galloway, Block Deflector (with Jeff Galloway)
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You read that right: we have a conversation with Americaâs Coach Jeff Galloway this week on the podcast! Topics range from pro-walking to winning ma...
Block 35: Cramps!
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, weâve all been there â youâre doing fine and then urg: your stomach cramps up. Or your side splits. Is it something you ate? Is it your pos...
Anthonyâs I Canât/I Wonât Epiphany
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while we have an ep that goes DEEP. This is one of those! Anthony had a âflux capacitor-levelâ epiphany back late last year, and w...
Block 34: Spring Has Sprung (Up As A Block We Had to Overcome)
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever the timely podcasters, here is a spring episodeâŠin the summer! Steven reveals three blocks he faces while running in the spring, and they donâ...
Block 33: I Tore My Calf Muscle
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded pre-Memorial Day Race, this ep chronicles the rise and fall of Anthonyâs calf muscle â how it took him out, how heâs feeling about it, ...
The Two Gomers 5k Audio Guide
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Note: You can listen to this episode any time, but it is specifically made to listen to while running a 5k! To celebrate our Third Annual Two Gomers M...
The Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about another practice that has been key to overcoming a bunch of our Runnerâs Blocks: Walking. Well, Running, then Walking. Then Running an...
Announcement: Youâre Invited Along for the Race
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Register for the Third Annual Two Gomers Memorial Day Weekend âHey Howâs It Goingâ Virtual 5k or 10k today! Register here: bit.ly/twogomersrace ...
Chasing Big Goals By Setting SMART Ones
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why can goals be so fading, fickle, and hard to reach? Because theyâre not smart enough! Join us as we discuss a keystone practice that has helped u...
Overcoming Runnerâs Block Premiere: From Gomer to Overcomer
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New name! New look! New lease on life! Same great taste. As we move into the new iteration of the podcast, we talk about how one verb can change every...
Block 32: Iâm Recovering
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Train hard. Overcome blocks. Run the race. But when do you get back out there? What steps do you take to do so in a healthy way? What if youâre inju...
Special: Live Moments from the Atlanta Half Marathon
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we take a couple weeks off of full Runnerâs Block eps, hereâs a little treat: some live clips off Stevenâs phone from the race. âDonât...
The Atlanta Half Marathon Race in Review: Part II â The RaceïżŒ
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our in-person record concludes with our in-depth review of the Atlanta Half Marathon itselfâŠand of course a TON of fun stuff along the way. Boy or b...
The Atlanta Half Marathon Race in Review: Part 1 â The Pre-Race
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in over four years, we are in-person with one another, and for the first time in more years than that, Two Gomers Ran a Half Marath...
Block 31: The Pre-Race Jitters (2 Days to the Race)
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs race weekend, and we are feeling nervous about a whole host of things. So how can we conquer the block of the pre-race jitters and make it to t...
Runnerâs Block Roundup III
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the Cliffâs Notes of Runnerâs Block eps! As we approach our race at the end of the month we review Phase 3 â Blocks 21-30 â but more im...
Block 30: I Have COVID
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should we talk about this? Of course we should! One of the Gomers got Covid, and it affected his running, so we face the block head-on and talk about ...
Block 29: I Canât Go Any Farther
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes on a run you feel like you canât go one more step. Call it bonking, hitting a wall, or the point at which the bodyâs glycogen stores are...
Block 28: Snow on Snow on Snow
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs been a while since weâve taken a deep dive into an individual training run, and Anthony does that today â and itâs a BLAST (of sub-zero w...
2022 OneWord Special: Part II
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The second half of our annual New Year tradition is here! We each choose one word in January that we want to define our year, and challenge our listen...
2022 OneWord Special: Part I
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual New Year tradition is upon us! We each choose one word in January that we want to define our year, and challenge our listeners to do the sa...
Unlocked from the Bonus Disc: Is Hook a Perfect Movie? (with Kosmos Ververelli)
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the guys take a couple weeks off for Christmas, enjoy this special episode, unlocked from our Patreon feed (patreon.com/twogomers). Oft discusse...
Block 27: Iâm Starting Behind
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Letâs face it, we all feel behind in some way. But behind whom? Or what? Who sets the standard behind which we find ourselves? And why is it so defe...
Block 26: But Itâs the Holidays!
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For two guys who can make absolutely ANYTHING an excuse not to run, the holiday season offers a plethora of potential outs. So how can one keep exerci...
Block 25: Running is Boring
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We tackle a block we hear all the timeâŠand decide whether itâs true and whether thatâs a bad thing. Plus, can anyone help us figure out how to c...
Block 24: My Physical Health Had to Take a Backseat to My Mental Health (with Kristian Stanfill)
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dove Award-winning artist Kristian Stanfill joins the Gomers to talk optimal seltzer flavors and temperatures, having everything stripped away during ...
Block 23: We Need a Plan! (with Laura Frye)
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that weâve chosen our race and race date, we need a plan to get there. Running coach Laura Frye joins us to lay out a training schedule that not...
Bloktoberfest 2021 â A Celebration of All Things Running: Listener Edition
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our final week of Bloktoberfest, we hear from you, our loyal and wonderful listeners! You celebrate getting outside, seeing the world from a differ...
Bloktoberfest 2021 â A Celebration of All Things Running: Anthony Edition
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bloktoberfest continues and itâs Anthonyâs turn share the top things he loves about running and the running journey. Also: Amy Poehler finally exp...
Bloktoberfest 2021 â A Celebration of All Things Running: Steven Edition
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off Bloktoberfest with a bang as Steven shares the top three things he loves about running and the running journey. Also: Googling âSport,â...
Block 22: To Face My Race, I Had To Face My Addiction
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professional drummer, unclaimed baggage connoisseur, and special guest Brett Shields opens up to us about racing, failing, addiction, intervention, an...
Block 21: Iâm Not Signed Up For A Race
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes everythingâs firing on all cylinders and you feel completely self-motivated to get out and run. And sometimes you just need a goal. Right ...
Runnerâs Block Roundup II
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the Cliffâs Notes of Runnerâs Block eps! We review Phase 2 â Blocks 11-20 â but more importantly, we remember all the things weâve le...
Block 20: My State is on Fire
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony is in Oregon and new block has arisen: thatâs some smoky air out there. Steven shares his experiences of weighing the risks and rewards of r...
Block 19: Losing My Motivation
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It happens to newbies and veterans, it happens because something significant occurs or nothing at all, it happens after a race or because you havenâ...
Block 18: Comparison, the Thief of Joy
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whoâs faster? Whoâs better? Whoâs farther? Whoâs further? Who cares? And does it do any good to care? Weâre tackling comparison, and have a ...
Block 17: I Need To Lose 20
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the 2020 season all over again! We both know that weâll get injured less, have more energy, sleep more peacefully, and run better if weâd j...
Block 16: I Canât Sleep
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it our bodies or minds that are to blame when we canât fall (or stay) asleep? We dig deep into an issue that has plagued us for years, and has be...
Block 15: Iâm On Vacation!
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony is in Wisconsin for a couple weeks and heâs facing all the runnerâs blocks that come with being away from home, meeting family expectation...
Block 14: Itâs Too %&!#ing Hot Out (with Graylin Porter)
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the spiritual sequel to our cold episode back in February, and we welcome podcaster, book-lover, yoga hot-taker, and Peliton expert Graylin Por...
Block 13: My Dog is Pulling My Arm Off (with Bryan Barrera)
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Running with your dog can be amazing. It can also be frustrating and miserable. Bryan Barrera (DC Dog Runner, The Ultimate Guide to Running With Your ...
Block 12: You Think Starting is Hard? Try Maintaining
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Starting and starting over may be hard, but at least it has its benefits â the adrenaline rushes, the fun results, the social media posts. But keepi...
Block 11: I Deserve a DrinkâŠor Six (with Jason Norem)
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The blocks are back, and weâre starting this next phase with a bang: how alcohol can prevent a runner from getting out there on the streets or trail...
Race in Review: Two Gomers Memorial Day Virtual 5k/10k
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, ok, we know the official race name is much longer, but you can only fit so many characters in a podcast episode title! đ Listen as the guys rev...
Runnerâs Block Roundup
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the Oops! All Berries of Runnerâs Block eps â we review our first ten blocks, but more importantly, we remember all the things weâve lear...
Block 10: Oh HILLS No
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some ground is an incline. Sometimes you have to run on such ground. The thought of that can keep you from running. Time to face that block (and enjoy...
Virtual Race Announcement and âSteven Got a House â A Story Six Years in the Makingâ (Unlocked Bonus Disc Episode)
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Second Annual Two Gomers âHey Howâs It Goin Over There Conquering Your Runnerâs Blockâ Memorial Day Weekend Virtual 5k and 10k is happenin...
Block 9: I Self-Sabotage (with Laura Frye)
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know that tiny version of yourself that sits on your shoulder and constantly whispers sweet nothings into your ear, working to sabotage your runni...
Block 8: Analysis Paralysis â Gear
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So much running gear! It can be overwhelming, but The Gomers are here to help. We talk about what you REALLY need to be a running, apart from all the ...
Block 7: I Feel Objectified and Unsafe (with Jessica Grahmann)
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marathoner, leadership developer, ministry director and counselor Jessica Grahmann joins us to make sure women are heard â and men hear â when it ...
Block 6: Iâm Tired of Starting OverâŠand OverâŠand Over (with Ryan Haack)
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Ryan Haack (livingonehanded.com, Different is Awesome) joins the Gomers for an honest conversation about a barrier SO many of us face: the physi...
Block 5: I Donât Have Time For That!
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What even IS time though, really? Join us as we struggle with deep questions like this â and also how dominos work â on our journey to figure out ...
Block 4: What If I Get Injured? (with Annie LeVasseur)
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yoga instructor, labor doula, former running clinic office manager and Two Gomers Social Media Guru Annie LeVasseur joins us as our first Runnerâs B...
Block 3: Starting is 98% of the Battle
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You canât be on a running journey unless you start. Sounds simpleâŠbut why is the starting so dang HARD? Anthony and Steven dig in to the most basi...
Block 2: Itâs Too %&!#ing Cold Out
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So topical! Itâs a Stevenâs Block today and he decides to tackle something completely out of his control: the weather. Or is it? Also, how do you ...
Block 1: I Donât Look Like a Runner
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs the official OFFICIAL launch of the newest season of the Two Gomers podcast, Runnerâs Block. And weâre tackling a big one right out of the ...
A Tale of Two Gomers Part II: Steven
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Steven qualified to host a podcast called Runnerâs Block? What is his running journey? What is his primary excuse that keeps him from running...
A Tale of Two Gomers Part I: Anthony
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Anthony qualified to host a podcast called Runnerâs Block? What is his running journey? What is his primary excuse that keeps him from runnin...
Introducing: Runnerâs Block
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After twelve years of podcasting about health, running, food, and 1001 tangential topics, the Two Gomers are starting something new! Ok, not completel...
2021 One Word Special: Part II
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The second half of our New Years One Word specials, in which Anthony reviews his word-gone-by (Unhurry) and gives his new oneâŠbut not before, per tr...
2021 One Word Special: Part I
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our annual tradition of choosing One Word in January that we want to define our year feels extra important this year â bu when isnât that true? St...
Lose 20 in 2020: The Post-Credits Scene
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this, the last day of 2020, we release our post-script to our most unique season to date. What did we learn? How have things shaken out in December...
2020 Christmas Special: Gomerâs Favorite Things
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs our annual tradition of bulking up your holiday wish lists by telling you all our favorite things from the year gone by. Merry Christmas, Gomer...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 31 â The Grand Finale
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is it! We finish the series with our final weigh-ins, discussion about what worked and what didnât, True Gomer Confessions about fast food (dur...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 30 â The Two Spouses
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this penultimate episode of Lose 20 in 2020, the guys talk about spitting in the age of Covid, setting ring-records, having real conversations with...
Lose 20 In 2020: Episode 29 â This Isnât Very Fun
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are a month away from our final weigh-in. It isnât very fun for one of us, and it doesnât bring joy to the other. Is this what getting to the e...
Lose 20 In 2020: Episode 28 â Eat That Not This
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weâre midway through our Fast Food Fast, and so we thought weâd share some things we like to eat instead. Thatâs it. Thatâs all this episode i...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 27 â The Boulder
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is the number goal weighing us down? We try to figure that out as 2020 nears its end and we near our breaking points. Happy stacking! Donât forget t...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 26 â The Fast Food Fast
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
âThis is gonna be a bad one.â â Anthony The guys try not to weigh in, but they do because themâs the rules. Neither is happy with the result, ...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 25 â The Inconvenient Shell
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember last episode of Lose 20 when we were laughing about âitâs only a matter of time before one of us crashes again?â Ha ha! That was so fun...
Special Episode: Breaking Through the Stall Phase (with Chad Kemp)
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Two Gomers Run For Their Lives, we present a (sometimes uncomfortable) conversation about race, identity, and growth with o...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 24 â Pleasure-Stacking
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
August was kinda rough â but thereâs always another episode, always another chance to start over, and always another way to move forward! And the ...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 23 â The Inner Critic
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys wrap up Water Weekdays August, preview the September Challenge (âClose Your Ringsâ every day, which means exercise 30 minutes and stand u...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 22 â Hide Self View
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We had a lot of thoughts about this cultural Zoom moment and how it was affecting our health so we went ahead and recorded this special ep, plus we ta...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 21 â The Tom Hanks Challenge
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys catch each other up on how Augustâs Water Weekdays are going, and also talk about how hard it is to restart healthy eating habits after a m...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 20 â Water Weekdays
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony and Steven talk about how July went. They weigh in and one of them is boring and the other is very edge-of-your-seat. They outline next monthâ...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 19 â Top 5 Reasons to Run Even Though It Sucks
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are working hard on this monthâs challenge: Run or Walk at least 2 miles a day, 6 days a weekâŠbut sometimes thatâs hard, especially aft...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 18 â Weight Loss Twinsies
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys review their June challenge, which became something completely different than they thought it would. Plus, they weigh in and discover theyâ...
Lose 20 in 2020 by Passing a Kidney Stone
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Last week Steven went into the ER and it was horrible, disgusting, frightening and eye-opening. The full account is on the Bonus Disc (www.patreon.com...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 17 â Social Media vs. Social Activism
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This monthâs challenge â limit social media â takes on a whole new flavor as June 2020 progresses. Also, Steven has a troubling health report, m...
Lose 20 in 2020 By Subscribing to The Bonus Disc Instead of Eating Fast Food
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special (yes, we said SPECIAL) crossover episode between Two Gomers Run For Their Lives and Perfect Movie, Anthony and Steven talk about The B...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 16 â Eliminate Comparison
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weâve got a lot to pack into this ep, thus the extended running time (weâre gonna relax about that, BTW). We talk about how the sleep challenge fr...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 15 â Weight Watchers Top 10
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a double episode (plus a minute or so) Anthony and Steven have their long-promised conversation about their new WW app and how itâs pulling it al...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 14 â Sleep, Eat, and Speak Up
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue to stay at home, the Gomers dig further in to their latest challenge â sleep 8 hours a night â and how that is stacking with their ...
Lose 20 in 2020 LIVE! Episode 13 â More Like Butt/Off
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After an hour of technical difficulties, the Gomers managed to record a second LIVE episode in front of a studio audience! We weigh-in, review our Apr...
Lose 20 In 2020: Episode 12 â What Do We Have to Lose?
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs a special Double Episode to celebrate Anthonyâs birthday! Itâs a fun, meandering, joyful time together, and we hope you enjoy it. Keep your...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 11 â You Have to Be Uncomfortable
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One challenge comes to a close (give up something fattening for 40 days) and another is in full swing (exercise 20-30 minutes per day), and weâre ch...
Lose 20 in 2020 LIVE! Episode 10 â The Exercise Challenge
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ok we tried something and it was fun! What youâre about to hear is our first ever ep taped live in front of a studio audience, on our Instagram feed...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 9 â Whatâs Working, Whatâs Not
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Itâs a special double episode where we talk a bit about whatâs working as we try to stay healthy during the pandemic, and whatâs notâŠthen we h...
Lose 20 in 2020: Episode 8 â You Are Essential
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one is mostly just us telling you that you are important, you donât have to hole up emotionally, and we are here for you. Plus some advice abou...