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For all things trail running – unfiltered.
Podcast 🎙️- HappyCast with Andrew (@marvindal), Stephanie (@liveloveultrarun) & Dylan (@crazydylll69)

After nearly two months apart, Andrew and Stephani

After nearly two months apart, Andrew and Stephanie finally sit down behind the microphones again for one of the most personal and unscripted episodes of HappyCast yet. Between moves, injuries, career changes, dating adventures, and life simply getting in the way, the crew reflects on why the podcast went quiet and what they’ve been navigating away from the trails. Dylan may be off racing Possums 56K, but he’s still very much part of the conversation as the hosts catch up on everything that’s happened since Grasslands.

The discussion dives into something many runners eventually face: what happens when running can no longer be the center of your world? Andrew and Stephanie talk candidly about identity, mental health, healing after setbacks, finding community outside of running, and learning to build a life that’s bigger than race calendars and Strava segments. Along the way, Stephanie shares stories about fishing, golf cart adventures, dating outside the running community, and discovering new sources of joy and dopamine beyond ultrarunning.
Of course, the conversation eventually finds its way back to the trails, including Andrew’s wild Cocodona 250 crewing experience, a last-minute rescue mission involving Gus Rodriguez, shout-outs to friends tackling races around the country, and reflections on the pressure, perseverance, and vulnerability that make the ultrarunning community so unique. It’s messy, honest, occasionally hilarious, and exactly the kind of conversation that happens when friends finally have time to catch up.

This week on Happy Endings, Stephanie Stonebraker

This week on Happy Endings, Stephanie Stonebraker hosts guest, Lindsey Duffield for an episode full of big feelings, big miles, and a whole lot of women doing badass things. Before diving into Grasslands, Stephanie and Lindsey reflect on the heaviness surrounding Cocodona, while also celebrating Rachel Entrekin’s historic overall win and the powerful reminder that women are showing up, leading races, breaking records, and redefining what’s possible in ultrarunning.

Lindsey shares her journey from losing 100 pounds and running her first road race in 2020 to discovering trail running, tackling her first 50-miler, completing the Lone Star Slam, earning a sub-24-hour 100-mile finish, and eventually taking on tough mountain races like Bear, Kettle Moraine, and Silamoo. She also revisits her first Grasslands 100, the muddy year that tested her to the core, and the people who helped get her to the finish when quitting felt close.

The conversation centers on Lindsey’s most recent Grasslands finish, where extreme heat, disciplined fueling, friendship, pacers, and a little bit of scheming all came together. Lindsey talks about running most of the race with Sarah, recruiting Ashley to pace her final 50K, and realizing that her pacer was strong enough to almost drop her. The episode wraps with a reminder to chase the scary goals anyway, as Lindsey looks ahead to attempting the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning.

This week, Stephanie is holding it down solo and s

This week, Stephanie is holding it down solo and sitting down with Connecticut’s own Evan Titus. Andrew’s working, Dylan’s tied up, but the show rolls on—and honestly, this one feels like a classic “how did we get here?” kind of episode in the best way.
Evan’s story is anything but traditional. From years of playing rugby to signing up for a random 10K in college, he walks through how one decision snowballed into marathons, 50 milers, and eventually 100Ks. It’s the kind of progression that doesn’t come from a perfectly mapped-out plan—it comes from curiosity, consistency, and just not putting the running shoes back down.
The conversation dives into what it looks like to figure things out as you go, building fitness on the fly, and embracing the unknown as you step deeper into the ultra world. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have the “perfect” background to get into endurance running, Evan’s story is a great reminder—you really just have to start.

HappyCast is back with a new episode at what can o

HappyCast is back with a new episode at what can only be described as “the speed of slug”—with a raw, unfiltered catch-up episode full of trail chaos, life updates, and a whole lot of honesty. Stephanie dives deep into her recent races, including LOViT and a tough DNF at a brutal Kentucky course, sharing what it’s like to chase cutoffs, navigate technical terrain, and show up completely solo. From sleeping in her car to learning she doesn’t need a crew or pacer, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons and real growth.

The conversation doesn’t shy away from the mental side of ultrarunning either—what it feels like to be proud and disappointed at the same time, how DNFs can humble you, and the ongoing internal battle between “I belong here” and “I have work to do.” Stephanie opens up about pushing into harder races, figuring out whether getting faster actually matters, and continuing to show up in spaces that feel uncomfortable—all while trying to inspire others to do the same.

Andrew brings his signature humor and perspective, recapping the chaos of Sam’s Last Stand, a fat-ass-style race full of DNFs, unexpected wins, and unforgettable moments (including a runner pacing with a random dog). Together, they reflect on how far they’ve come—from running races together to navigating life, racing, and everything in between. It’s messy, hilarious, a little unhinged—and exactly what you’d expect from a HappyCast comeback episode.

The band is back together — and by “band,” w

The band is back together — and by “band,” we mean three ultra runners in wildly different seasons of life trying to figure out who they are when they’re not toeing a 100+-mile start line. Dylan makes his long-awaited return to the mic and shares how 2025 humbled him at Rocky, why he’s stepping back to truly respect the 50K and 100K distances, and how sustainability (and maybe 2027 plans 👀) are shaping his next chapter. Sometimes the bravest move isn’t chasing another buckle — it’s recalibrating.

Meanwhile, Stephanie is navigating a frustrating hip injury, post-race blues, and an unexpected new identity built around puzzles, peaceful evenings, and female bartenders. What happens when running isn’t the loudest thing in your life anymore? Is it growth? Is it denial? Is it both? The crew dives into injury fear, post-ultra depression, and the uncomfortable space between “who I was” and “who I’m becoming.”

And Andrew? He spent Rocky Raccoon dressed as a chicken while serving as a race medic. Yes, really. From rhabdo calls to emotional IT band interventions (delivered in feathers), this episode balances vulnerability with absolute chaos — exactly how we like it. It’s a check-in episode. It’s reflective. It’s unhinged. It’s HappyCast.

As always: language warning. Possibly costume warning. And remember — the hip don’t lie.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000750269843

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xF5raKDF5ZOy8iamCCS9h?si=pj_o8JSHR6egrk_vLiLqEg

Pre-race jitters isn’t a real thing, anyways. #r

Pre-race jitters isn’t a real thing, anyways. #running #trailrunning #ultrarunning #run #trailrace

The HappyCast is back for its second episode of th

The HappyCast is back for its second episode of the season, and what better way to continue the chaos than to have John Farris return for this third episode - this time to talk about one of the most insane and unforgettable races yet: the Montane Winter Spine Race. This is a 268 mile foot race across the pond in the UK in the dead of winter that has developed quite the reputation. Could you do a race that had no checkpoint or aid station for up to 60 miles at a time? How about not having any pacers or crew?   We sit down and sip on some beverages and let loose with John as we catch up and see how things have been going since his last appearance a year and a half ago. From incredible highs, to some unfortunate lows, John has been through it all, but it’s safe to say that things have never been better.   From training, race logistics, oversleeping, testicular chaffing and borderline rectal hemorrhaging (and one unfortunate aid station volunteer), this episode has it all.   And as always, thank you Jose Cuervo for unofficially sponsoring this podcast, and thank you for your service, Trojan. You were good while it lasted.   We can’t wait to have John on for a fourth time, but we will have to wait and see what adventures await the Texas legend himself.   Disclaimer: language warning, and drinking warning

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000747056085

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VGtsyFVlNoyOUNn8LM8Yw?si=kBHD7nHSRd6vEvYnxmiZgw

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After a month-long hiatus and plenty of concerned

After a month-long hiatus and plenty of concerned messages, HappyCast is officially back — and no, Andrew and Stephanie did not break up. In this Season 5 kickoff, the two dive straight into the chaos with candid catch-ups, unfiltered humor, and a surprisingly deep conversation about loneliness, dopamine hits, and why witty banter might actually be a mental health necessity. From AI-suggested “safe flirty texts” to starting arguments on Facebook just to feel something, Stephanie explains how being too quiet for too long can lead to… questionable choices.

On the running side, Andrew recaps his current “waitlist surfing” era, the rise of the Burrito League (yes, burritos are a legitimate training incentive), and a wild Bandera weekend filled with heckling, aid station chaos, unexpected celebrities, and some truly elite volunteer moments. Bandera stories range from Molly Seidel’s historic performance to lei-wearing confusion at a small-town Texas bar, proving once again that trail running culture is equal parts grit and absurdity.

The episode closes with reflection, reset energy, and a handoff to the rest of Season 5 — a season focused less on rankings and more on longevity, healing, and running races the way they’re meant to be run. DNFs are discussed without shame, big goals are still on the horizon, and both hosts agree on one thing: this podcast keeps them grounded. Welcome back to HappyCast — the banter is back, the miles are messy, and we’re just getting started.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happycast/id1620064686?i=1000745248555

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/67HpR0ekCBDT8hsP9oNPk6?si=W0vOdDcISeympZ_aHrZIDw

YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux0QFHTbbUA&feature=youtu.be

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