The Urban Sports Insider podcast explores the world of urban group sports, and culture through conversation. Hosted by a member of the NYC runner and arts community, Marcus Hedgpeth, the podcast delves into the nuances of participating in group sports, the politics surrounding sport, the ways participating in athletics has benefited each guest, and what role health and movement play in their daily lives. The podcast seeks to explore these themes, as well as aid those seeking their own community to find local groups as well as insight, and motivation.
In episode 12 host Marcus speaks with Jerry & Ashley of NYC's rebellious running crew Gold Finger Track Club. Jerry Francois started his clothing labe...
In episode 11 of the Urban Sports Insider Podcast, host Marcus speaks with Ray & Eric, co-founders of Resident Runners. RR is a small group of 3 guys ...
In episode 10 host Marcus speaks with Jessie Zapo, founder of Girls Run NYC, original co-captain of The NYC Bridgerunners, co-founder of Black Roses N...
In Episdoe 9 host Marcus speaks with Lionel Brodie, the founder of Original Propaganda Athletic Club out of Philadelphia about the community there. Th...
In episode 8 we speak to @marsgreen founder of @districtrunningcollective. Seeing the global running community grow, Matt decided he needed to bring t...
In episode 7 host Marcus Hedgpeth speaks with Mike Saes - the founder, and co-captain of the New York City Bridgerunners who have been blazing the tra...
In Episode 6 of the Urban Sports Insider Podcast, host Marcus speaks with Huyen Nguyen about how fitness and nutrition has influenced her life, and he...
Ep. 5 host Marcus chats with OG bridgerunner Chris Taha about how being involved in the running community and sports has enriched his life, and how th...
Geb Hilado is a staple of the NYC running community. He shares how as an ex-baller post-high school he wanted to stay active and found running groups ...
Episode 3 of the Urban Sports Insider Podcast features Hector Espinal the co-founder/captain of Washington Heights’ WeRun Uptown Crew. Hector shares h...