Episode 614: Behind the Mic with Matt Chittim of the Rambling Runner
I'll Have Another with Lindsey Hein Podcast
SandyBoy Productions
4.9 • 2.1K Ratings
🗓️ 21 May 2025
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
Today on the show, I’m talking with my good friend, Matt Chittim. Matt is the host of the Rambling Runner Podcast—a longtime favorite where he highlights amateur athletes and occasionally brings pros on as well. You might also know him from his Road to the Trials series, which was hugely popular and so fun to follow.
Matt and I have really grown up in the podcasting space together, and he’s truly one of my biggest cheerleaders. But honestly? He’s that person for so many in this space—he supports and uplifts others in such a genuine way, and it’s just who he is.
He’s also the brains behind Relay, the podcast I co-host with an incredible group of people in the running world. Matt dreamed it up, pitched us all on the idea, and brought it to life with so much heart. I’m proud to be part of it and grateful that he brought me along for the ride.
Outside of podcasting, Matt is a dad of two, a former college fundraiser, and a true sports enthusiast—not just running, but across the board. I always love our conversations about other sports, too.
In this episode, we get into all of that—his path into podcasting, building a community, what drives him, and what he’s dreaming up next.
I hope you enjoy it—and if you do, it would mean a lot if you left a quick rating and review. And of course, be sure to check out Matt’s show, The Rambling Runner, and follow him over on Instagram at @rambling_runner.
All right, let’s get to it. Please enjoy my conversation with Matt Chittim.
What we talked about:
4:50- Catching us up on his podcasting as of late
14:10- Creating content and new ideas
22:30- Relay Podcast
26:00- The Rambling Runner
28:00- Swinging big and launching new projects
39:00- Balancing our own athletic endeavors amidst creating content in a running space
47:20- Reflecting on Matt’s career in sports outside of podcasting
53:00- Matt’s life outside of his career
58:00- End of podcast questions
Show notes:
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How to Win Friends and Influence People
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| 0:00.0 | This is a Sandy Boy Productions podcast. |
| 0:19.0 | Hey friends. Do you know about the Boulder-Thon Marathon Weekend presented by Puma? |
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| 0:54.5 | Now, the race is Sunday, September 28th, |
| 0:58.5 | and my guest on the podcast today, you will see him at this race. |
| 1:03.7 | So many great people in the running industry and space |
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| 1:10.3 | And no matter the distance, you have a place at this race. |
| 1:15.4 | So, yes, my friend Matt Chittam, the host of the Rambling Running podcast and co-host of the |
| 1:21.0 | Relay podcast will be at this race, commentating on the race as it's happening. |
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| 1:40.9 | the behind-the-mike series, is brought to you by Boulder Thun. All right, friends, today on the |
| 1:46.0 | podcast, we have my friend Matt Chittam on the show. I have been growing up in this space with Matt |
| 1:53.8 | for years. He is one of my biggest supporters and cheerleaders. And actually, anybody in this |
| 2:00.4 | space will tell you he is a supporter |
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