Hey everyone. If Barstool Sports, the humor based sports media platform introduced a podcast about both collegiate and professional running, would you guys listen? Topics would include discussing results from the week, ranking the top athletes/teams, interviews with top runners, etc. Possible expansion into filming workouts with the team to try and take on Flotrack would also be a possibility.
Thanks!
Yes!!
Are you just floating the idea as something that would be cool if it existed? Or is this something that is actually being considered by Barstool?
viva la stool wrote:
Hey everyone. If Barstool Sports, the humor based sports media platform introduced a podcast about both collegiate and professional running, would you guys listen? Topics would include discussing results from the week, ranking the top athletes/teams, interviews with top runners, etc. Possible expansion into filming workouts with the team to try and take on Flotrack would also be a possibility.
Thanks!
They can't even get good coverage of sports that people care about.
zero chance barstool is interested in a running podcast
Into it wrote:
Yes!!
Are you just floating the idea as something that would be cool if it existed? Or is this something that is actually being considered by Barstool?
What kind of content would you want to hear?
Elite athlete interviews are always great. I enjoy running podcasts where the host is knowledgeable about the sport and has an elite athlete on as a guest. It’s also a little more interesting when there’s a specific theme to the interview (a recent race they ran, injury prevention, nutrition, etc.)
Pre and post-race content is good. It’d be cool if Barstool could put a humorous spin on the interviews and contents. Maybe follow the elite athletes to give a behind the scenes look at what a day looks like in their training.
Marathons are popular. Covering the NYC marathon would get some views. You could select 1 or 2 elite runners, 1 or 2 ‘local competitives’ and 1 or 2 hobby joggers… follow them around, document their training, and then cover their performance in the race.
So can you answer my original questions? Are you just thinking of something that would be cool if it existed? Or do you actually work at Barstool and I’m doing your job for you as you go into a pitch?
Barstool intern. Been told to figure out if there is a base of listeners out there that want this. Figured this was a great place to start. Already have my pitch, but I want ideas of what people want too
yeah we want that
I would 1000% listen. Please do add it.
viva la stool wrote:
Barstool intern. Been told to figure out if there is a base of listeners out there that want this. Figured this was a great place to start. Already have my pitch, but I want ideas of what people want too
Yes -- avid PMT listener and would love this. The golf one is really good -- something like that.
viva la stool wrote:
Barstool intern. Been told to figure out if there is a base of listeners out there that want this. Figured this was a great place to start. Already have my pitch, but I want ideas of what people want too
Good luck! Please report back on how it goes.
Absolutely!
It hurts my head that some of you actually think that the site who trashed Purdue’s 4x4 would actually care enough to make a running podcast and put it in their network
viva la stool wrote:
Barstool intern. Been told to figure out if there is a base of listeners out there that want this. Figured this was a great place to start. Already have my pitch, but I want ideas of what people want too
Who would host this? What would Barstool bring to the table that the current lot of podcasters aren’t providing? There are many experienced coaches and current/former athletes doing this who ARE runners and KNOW running. I envision Barstool being the NBC marathon coverage of running podcasts.
Who would host this? What would Barstool bring to the table that the current lot of podcasters aren’t providing? There are many experienced coaches and current/former athletes doing this who ARE runners and KNOW running. I envision Barstool being the NBC marathon coverage of running podcasts.[/quote]
The idea is that Barstool is fun and cool, and could probably get a lot of interviews with top collegiates, as well as many pros just based off the company's reputation. The athletes would probably be more willing to do some behind the scenes shooting with a younger host who is their age, rather than an older coach. The hosts would be a couple of guys who follow the running scene decently well. Won't get as much knowledge dropped on you as a former athlete, but enough to get the results of the week, thoughts from people that follow the sport, and humor and interviews involved. Bring a little life to the running community, might not be for everyone
YES! Do it!
If this is fr then you should def do this. I know a lot of high school runners and college runners who would tune in. Focus on interviews with athletes, asking them questions, basically so the viewer feels like they know the athletes better. This would create more general interest in the sport of running in general and would benefit your podcast and the sport of running that so many of us on letsrun hope to increase in popularity.
I am a fan of the content that barstool produces and posts on social media, however, I believe that a running related podcast might be too niche. A fitness related account/ podcast would do way better than just a specific running related one.
Mock up a couple of minutes of proposed content & produce a trailer
A bunch of USA guys ran ran sub 4 last year (40?)bet you could get one to fill the role of athlete.
Let us see you idea
Have LR play the role of a focus group wrote:
Mock up a couple of minutes of proposed content & produce a trailer
A bunch of USA guys ran ran sub 4 last year (40?)bet you could get one to fill the role of athlete.
Let us see you idea
I like that idea. I'm based in the Northeast, so I think I could do some nice team features of schools like Syracuse, PC, Dartmouth, etc., too. Would be easy to get the kids on board, harder to get coaches if I want to film some practice