#184 - Mel Robbins Drama, Baseball's New Bats, and a Pasta Playlist
We dive into the buzz around the Yankees' new bats, which smashed a franchise home run record—approved by MLB but sparking fan suspicions of an unfair edge. Are they legit or too good to be true? Erin learns how many games are in a baseball season and basketball season. Then, we spill the tea on Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory, questioning if she lifted the idea from Cassie Phillips’ poem without credit, while debating if the advice is empowering or a risky oversimplification. Plus, we uncover Barilla Pasta’s genius Spotify playlists, timed perfectly to cook your noodles al dente—think Boom Bap Fusilli and Mixtape Spaghetti for a fun kitchen vibe. We also celebrate Tommie Runz solo Speed Project, running 340 miles for addiction recovery. We share a heartwarming story of an Uber driver posing as a dad to save a woman from a shady mechanic. Erin describes her brutal marathon training struggles. Grand Slam Track has made a splash with their first event, and the rivalry between Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley is heating up. A company is looking to use plastic into vanilla flavoring. This episode is perfect for your next run, walk, or chore session. Tune in to Tune out. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Listen now and leave a 5-star review!🌎 nonmemberspod.com🎵 Intro song: PDWubs on SoundCloud
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#183 - Viral Morning Routine Exposed, Aspartame's Sneaky Rebrand, and Remi Bader's Weight Loss Drama
Erin was nominated for a Webby Award! We kick things off with the viral morning routine of Ashton Hall, the "Saratoga Spring Water Guy," waking up at 3:52 a.m. to dunk his face in ice water, is it marketing genius or just absurd? Then, we uncover Ajinomoto's sneaky rebrand of aspartame to "Aminosweet," a move to dodge its bad rep linked to health risks like Parkinson's and cancer, buyer beware! Plus, we spill the tea on Remi Bader, the body-positive influencer who shocked her loyal fans with drastic weight loss, only to reveal surgery details on Khloe Kardashian's podcast after months of silence, leaving her audience feeling betrayed. We also dive into the buzz around Becca Bloom, the "relatable billionaire" blowing up on TikTok with her lavish but humble lifestyle. We discuss an old video we dug up where the news is claiming trail runners can't keep up with marathon runners. We also rant about overused words like "potable" (just say drinkable!), laugh at Adam Hadwin's golf tantrum breaking a sprinkler, and cheer for Tommie Runz solo Speed Project raising funds for addiction recovery. From a heartwarming car parade for a kid's birthday to Dollar Tree's price hike to $1.75, this episode's got it all, perfect for your next run, walk, or tune out session. Vote for Erin's Webby win here! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/social/general-social/weird?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadvCzjSd8D--4j02rbRFmm6dUSl5lTlLbfDz_CRUGtrofPT3Pa3-HP-fNguWA_aem_TG7GZ-7lKY_QV5mLcWLAYgSupport Tommie here fundraisers.hakuapp.com/tommie-runzListen now and leave a 5-star review!🌎 nonmemberspod.com🎵 Intro song: PDWubs on SoundCloud
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#182 - No Finishers at Barkley, $10M Fugitive Olympian Hunt, and Secret Food Labs vs. Ozempic
We dive into the grueling Barkley Marathons, where no finishers crossed the line this year, proving once again why it’s called the "Race That Eats Its Young." Then, we unravel the wild story of Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive, with the FBI offering $10 million for his capture as he’s linked to a violent drug trafficking network spanning Colombia to Canada. We also break down the buzz around Jameis Winston, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, now joining the New York Giants in 2025—could he be the veteran bridge to their next franchise QB? Plus, we spotlight Quincy Wilson, the teenage track sensation whose jaw-dropping speed and charisma have skyrocketed his popularity, making him a household name among sports fans and a social media darling. We also expose a secret food laboratory working to bypass the effects of Ozempic, as Big Food fights back against weight loss drugs by rewiring your brain to crave processed snacks. Along the way, we debate the best old guy phrases like "look what the cat dragged in," share a heartwarming golden retriever tale in our No Bad, No Sad segment, and revisit jaw-dropping moments like a photographer colliding with runners at the ACC Championships. From marathon training updates to Boston Marathon prep, this episode has it all.Tune in to Tune Out and leave a 5-star review!🌎 nonmemberspod.com🎵 Intro song: PDWubs on SoundCloud
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#181 - Viral Track Assault, Secret Doomsday Bunker & Why The ABCs Are Ruined
Erin kicks things off with a red-eye flight mess. Meanwhile, Mike is still struggling to find basic household items in his new place. Then, we break down the shocking relay race assault video that has the internet debating whether it was intentional or just bad luck.From there, Mike shares a bizarre Instagram scam where someone pretends to care about his business, and Erin exposes a fake podcast invite scheme that’s actually hacking influencers.We then talk about how to properly cover Para sports and athletes, breaking down a helpful guide straight from para-athletes brand @culxtured. Next, we uncover a secret doomsday bunker built specifically to protect Oreos.Things only get weirder when we discuss China’s plan to race humanoid robots against humans in an actual half marathon, and then realize that noise-canceling headphones might actually be messing with our brains. If that’s not enough chaos, we find out that the way kids are taught the ABCs has been completely changed.Erin shares a game-changing travel tip involving Lululemon, Mike discovers a farm sport that should be in the Olympics, and we end with a wholesome story about a man who spent 10 years searching for his favorite drink—only for his neighbor to surprise him with it.Listen now and leave a 5-star review!🌎 nonmemberspod.com🎵 Intro song: PDWubs on SoundCloud
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#180 - Invite-Only Races, Running Struggles & The Magic of Chicken Nuggets
Erin barely survived her long run which turned into a full-on family-wide disaster. Meanwhile, Mike went to the bank and somehow felt like a criminal just for making a deposit.We also dive into an insane invite-only race, that @tommie_runz is doing, where runners cover 340 miles through the desert. Plus, Noah Lyles made some comments about Jamaica that did not go over well, and Fyre Festival 2 is apparently happening... or is it? On top of that, we break down Drake’s latest viral stunt, which turned out to be a sneaky ad for a crypto gambling site, and discuss why chicken nuggets might actually be a performance-enhancing food (Usain Bolt swears by them, so we’re listening).Tommie_Runz Fundraiser - https://fundraisers.hakuapp.com/tommie-runz?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZfpmjTrrCY2cyYE1UHKlEAdy_T2CYRolU4opAU8dpSLckNGmmgHtP-LRg_aem_nf73CMcvhnEHZAfkMR9-UwListen now and leave a 5-star review!🌎 nonmemberspod.com🎵 Intro song: PDWubs on SoundCloud
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