How do I pitch The Checkpoint as a podcast guest?

To pitch The Checkpoint, visit https://the-checkpoint.captivate.fm for contact information, then craft a tight one-paragraph hook that ties your expertise to a gap in their recent sports coverage.

Who is the host of The Checkpoint?

The Checkpoint is hosted by United States Adventure Racing Association. The show is categorised under sports (wilderness) and has published 13 episodes.

How many episodes does The Checkpoint have?

The Checkpoint has published 13 episodes.

What topics does The Checkpoint cover?

The Checkpoint regularly covers sports, wilderness, health. It sits in the sports category, with a wilderness focus.

Is it hard to get booked on The Checkpoint?

The Checkpoint is accessible for guests with genuine sports expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

Is The Checkpoint currently accepting guest pitches?

The Checkpoint hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.

How long are The Checkpoint episodes?

Episodes of The Checkpoint average 82 minutes, giving guests a long-form format with plenty of time to expand on their expertise.

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The Checkpoint

Hosted by United States Adventure Racing Association · sports · EN · 13 episodes

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About this Podcast:

A collaboration between The United States Adventure Racing Association and The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, The Checkpoint is there for every adventure racer with guidance and advice, and serves to highlight the work of our race directors from across the country. Visit us at www.usara.com

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What is The Checkpoint?

The Checkpoint is a sports podcast hosted by United States Adventure Racing Association, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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United States Adventure Racing Association hosts The Checkpoint, a sports show with 13 episodes published.

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Episode #13
Episode 12: Leveling Up to Expedition Racing with Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast
Jun 13, 20251h 13mS1
Welcome to Episode 12 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. On this episode of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast, host Brent Freedland is joined by Brian Gatens, host of The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast, for a deep dive into the world of expedition-length racing. From choosing your first race to travel logistics, international race prep, and lessons learned the hard way, Brian shares what it takes to level up. Along the way, he busts a few myths and offers practical advice drawn from years of on-course experience, as well as some terrible decisions. Whether you're planning your first...
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Episode 11: The Mailbag Episode - You Asked And We Answered With Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon
May 21, 20251h 25mS1
Welcome to Episode 11 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. On this mailbag episode of USARA’s The Checkpoint Podcast, host Brent Freedland is joined by adventure racing veterans Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon for a lively and wide-ranging conversation. Drawing from listener questions, the trio dives into gear preferences, sleep strategy, and team communication among other topics. With decades of experience between them, Mari and Andy offer equal parts wisdom, humor, and hard-earned insight. Whether you're new to AR or a seasoned racer, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in for a fun and informative journey through th...
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Episode #11
USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 10 - Leveling Up as a Racer and as a Team with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing
Mar 24, 20251h 24mS1
Welcome to Episode 10 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent sits down with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing to explore the personal and team growth that has shaped their success over the past decade. Strong Machine has earned impressive results at both the national and international levels, and Cliff offers valuable insight into the strategies and experiences that have driven that success. A big thank you to Cliff for taking the time to share his story and expertise with us.Guest Link:Strong Machine Adventure Racing - https://www...
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Episode #10
USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 9 - Anti-Doping Education and Adventure Racing with Alyssa Godesky
Jan 28, 20251h 12mS1
Welcome to Episode 9 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent discusses doping, supplements, sleep, caffeine, and all the things that the adventure racer should consider around these topics. As a successful endurance athlete and coach, Alyssa offers perspective and consideration, and brings illumination to a complex topic. Thank you to her for stopping by The Checkpoint. Guest Link:Alyssa Godesky - https://www.alyssagodesky.com/Featured USARA Races:Mission Adventure Race 18 hrs.: https://www.dinoseries.com/mission-18-hour-race/Chisholm Trail Adventure Race 24 hrs: https://www...
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Episode #9
USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 8 - Cold Weather Adventure Racing and Training with Andrea Larson
Dec 2, 20241h 23mS1
Welcome to Episode 8 of USARA's The Checkpoint Podcast. In this episode, Brent interviews Andrea Larson of Ironbull and Rib Mountain Racing about cold-weather racing and training. They discuss a variety of strategies, and Brent closes out the episode by emphasizing cold-weather safety strategies. This is a must-listen episode for all racers entering the winter months. Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge - https://www.ribmountainadventurechallenge.com/Ironbull - https://www.ironbull.org/Rootstock Racing - www.rootstockracing.comUpcoming USARA races featured in this episode: Raid The Rock...
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Alyssa Godesky

ultrarunner, endurance coach, former pro triathlete

Stephanie Ross

business educator and community builder, Sister Circle

Paul Ryan

Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas Pride

Tom Martin

author of The Invisible Sale, The College of Charleston

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The Checkpoint

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What is The Checkpoint?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 12: Leveling Up to Expedition Racing with Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast

Episode 11: The Mailbag Episode - You Asked And We Answered With Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon

USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 10 - Leveling Up as a Racer and as a Team with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing

USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 9 - Anti-Doping Education and Adventure Racing with Alyssa Godesky

USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 8 - Cold Weather Adventure Racing and Training with Andrea Larson

Guest Appearances

Alyssa Godesky

Stephanie Ross

Paul Ryan

Tom Martin

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The Checkpoint

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Checkpoint?

About the host

Recent episodes

Episode 12: Leveling Up to Expedition Racing with Brian Gatens of The Dark Zone Podcast

Episode 11: The Mailbag Episode - You Asked And We Answered With Mari Chandler and Andy Bacon

USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 10 - Leveling Up as a Racer and as a Team with Cliff White of Strong Machine Adventure Racing

USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 9 - Anti-Doping Education and Adventure Racing with Alyssa Godesky

USARA's The Checkpoint: Episode 8 - Cold Weather Adventure Racing and Training with Andrea Larson

Guest Appearances

Alyssa Godesky

Stephanie Ross

Paul Ryan

Tom Martin

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Best industries to pitch The Checkpoint for

Podcasts like The Checkpoint

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