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The “professional” vs “elite” debate continues, marketing takes center stage, and a new contributor joins the show all the way from Japan. No one here is getting paid $300,000.

In this episode:

Toni Reavis wants each athlete to have two agents. Show me the money!

Jeremy Mosher juggles three cats with Rupp, McDougal, Barringer, and Dix.

Weldon Johnson says a $300,000 prize gets the same attention as a collegiate track meet.

Matt Taylor wants Shaun White on the track and roads.

Brett Larner of Japan Running News dissects the Japanese Olympic marathon selection process.

Russ Stewart calls in from Baghdad, Iraq.

Matt Tegenkamp wonders why professional athletes aren’t used more often in marketing.

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[Music is "Figures" by The Whitest Boy Alive.]

In this week’s episode:

Jeremy Mosher goes into great detail.
Lauren Fleshman on soapbox, asks professional runners of the world to unite.
Matt Taylor on soapbox, asks everyone else in the world to call them professional.
Amby Burfoot gets smoked by Shalane. Talk about pedigree.
Toni Reavis is a proud papa (no, not in that way).
Chris Lear solicits help for his new gig as College Editor at Running Times.
Jay Johnson gives some shout-outs.

We’d love to hear from you. Call the comment line at 206.888.0346 or drop us line below.

[Music is "Sunflower" by one of my favorite new artists, Machelli. I love it when young artists embrace new media.]

An interesting show this week with some different viewpoints on the same subject. Also, the audio comments are starting to roll in – three this week, which we’ll play and respond to in the next Toni & Matt Show. Want to join our conversation? Call the comment line at 206.888.0346. Don’t worry, it’s easy. You can even re-record if you don’t like your initial one (like recording your voicemail message). You can also leave your comments below or email them to comments (at) runnerville (dot) com.

In this episode:

Chris Lear loves the DMR, and praises the Longhorns.
Jay Johnson compares the Longhorns to Auckland, and loves Jason Vigilante.
Toni Reavis asks if US XC Nationals should choose a five-city permanent rotation.
Amby Burfoot speaks out about Beijing, unlike British athletes. He also wears a face mask, unlike American athletes.
Jeremy Mosher is livid that Stephen Spielberg won’t act as Artistic Director at the opening and closing ceremonies. No little Chinese boys on Chinese bikes riding in front of Chinese moons…while hunting a Chinese shark being chases by a Chinese dinosaur.
Matt Taylor talks at an “urban” pace, wonders if Wally’s spikes are illegal, and goes off the deep end with Adam Nelson.

[Music: Wordless Chorus by My Morning Jacket]

I think we’re starting to hit our stride. Lots of passion, lots of ideas. Now we want to hear from you (specifically, Jay Johnson wants you to comment on “his stuff”). Call in your audio comments to +1 206-888-0346 (you can record over and over until you like it) or send an audio file to comments (at) runnerville (dot) com.

In this episode:

Lauren Fleshman digs deep into athlete services (or the lack thereof?).
Toni Reavis wants a better membership card.
Robert Johnson gives “Performance of the Year” honors to Wesley Korir for waging peace in Kenya.
Scott Bush wants you to care about National Signing Day (for running, not football).
Chris Lear wants to get rid of rabbits in order to build drama (ala the Super Bowl). Otherwise, we’re stuck with this product.
Matt Taylor says 50-year olds in running shorts: good for donating, bad for the sport.
Jay Johnsons is fired up! Show him the money, baby.
Jeremy Mosher wants a bionic arm, doesn’t like level 4 in Super Mario.

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Being Super Tuesday, we encourage everyone to load up the iPod with Runnerville Weekly #3. Once fully loaded, head out to the polls and vote. (btw, Jeremy Mosher is accepting write-ins…)

In this episode:

Amby Burfoot gives props to Kara Goucher, recounts his 1968 Millrose 5k, and wishes for a two-mile.
Weldon Johnson thanks Mo Greene for the beer.
Matt Taylor is tape-delayed.
Jay Johnson wants your vote (or cash), thanks to a conversation with Damon Martin.
Toni Reavis is flummoxed by running as a cash cow.
Jeremy Mosher is wearing a tuxedo (double breasted) and waiting for hotdogs.
Chris Lear interviews Shawn Graham about his new book Courting Your Career and asks the million dollar question: What’s a 1500 meter?

We take you out with The Runner by Kings of Leon. (Do you enjoy the song at the end? The thought is that if you’re out running with the iPod, it gives you a little extra bounce in your step after listening to us drone on.)

Join the conversation. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment below or calling the comment line at +1 206-888-0346. It’s not scary.

Only 98 more episodes before we reach triple digits! Look out Jaffe Juice.

In this episode:
Toni Reavis wants to set the mood.
Scott Bush feeds the Boston/New York rivalry.
Amby Burfoot reviews Spirit of the Marathon.
Jay Johnson thinks running can be cool.
Jeremy Mosher pits Lopez Lomong (wearing a green singlet) against Chris Lukezic (wearing a blue and red singlet) at halftime of an Eagles v Giants game.
Chris Lear hopes Millrose can return to this:

Matt Taylor hands out his winners and losers.

What do you think? Are we on the right path? Way off? How long before The Daily Show comes looking for Jeremy Mosher? Let us know by leaving a comment below or calling the comment line: +1 206-888-0346. Don’t be afraid.

[Music by Millis Pride, now Autumn Hollow]

Welcome to Episode #1 of Runnerville Weekly.

On this track:
Amby Burfoot on Juashaunna Kelly and Oscar Pistorius.
Chris Lear on mystique.
Jeremy Mosher likes Roast Beef.
Matt Taylor learns from American Idol.
Robert Johnson wants to race.
Jay Johnson ponders the dual meet.
Lauren Fleshman – Rocky?
Toni Reavis looks beyond Mr. Masback.

Give us your feedback. Audio comments to +1 206-888-0346 (leave your message after the beep; we’ll try to play it and respond to it on a future episode), email to comments (at) runnerville (dot) com, or just leave a comment.