sports
Hosted by James Lauriello · sports · EN-US
Professional trail runner James Lauriello sits down with some of the most interesting athletes, coaches, adventurers, and personalities in the mountain running world to take an inside look at what drives them and what it really takes to chase greatness in the mountains. With no script and no two conversations quite the same, The Steep Stuff Podcast dives deep into the people, stories, and ideas shaping trail, mountain, and skyrunning. From training and racing to adventure, gear, lifestyle, the highs and lows of competition, and everything in between, James brings an athlete’s perspective and genuine curiosity to every conversation. Whether it’s sitting down with the world’s best mountain runners, emerging talents, legendary figures, or the people working behind the scenes, The Steep Stuff explores what makes these individuals tick, what they’ve learned along the way, and why they continue to push themselves into the mountains. It’s all things
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
38%
Guest openness
Selective
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for The Steep Stuff Podcast.
Signup to Generate a PitchProfessional trail runner James Lauriello sits down with some of the most interesting athletes, coaches, adventurers, and personalities in the mountain running world to take an inside look at what drives them and what it really takes to chase greatness in the mountains.
The Steep Stuff Podcast is hosted by James Lauriello. The show has published 412 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#210 - Darius Parker, Made Team USA at His First U.S Mountain Running Championship Race" (29 October 2026, 59 minutes), "#209 - Dean Abel, 3rd Place 2026 Pikes Peak Marathon" (28 October 2026, 55 minutes), and "#207 - Malcolm Pascotti, Founder - Can't Buy Cool Studios" (26 October 2026, 72 minutes).
The Steep Stuff Podcast publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 412 episodes.
Booking probability for The Steep Stuff Podcast is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Steep Stuff Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Steep Stuff Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Steep Stuff Podcast are Fitness, Golf & Recreation and Sports. The Steep Stuff Podcast has a sports audience.
James Lauriello hosts The Steep Stuff Podcast, a sports podcast with 412 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
Episode #210
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast, we’re joined by Darius Parker to talk all things trail and mountain running! Coming off a strong performance at the 2026 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup Final...
Episode #209
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast , we sit down with Dean Abel , the third-place finisher at the 2026 Pikes Peak Marathon! Dean joins us to break down his performance on one of the most iconic...
Episode #207
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast , we sit down with Malcolm Pascotti, founder of Can’t Buy Cool Studios , to talk creativity, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the culture surrounding...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast , we sit down with Makena Morley , one of the standout talents in American distance running! We dive into Makena’s journey as a competitive runner, her...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast , we sit down with trail and mountain running legend Max King ! A force across multiple disciplines, Max has built an incredible career spanning trail running...
Episode #207
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast , we sit down with Mason Coppi , runner-up at the 2026 WMRA Défi des Couleurs Final! We dive into Mason’s journey in the mountain running scene, his...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Discount Code for Listeners Create a Rendezvu Account @rendezvu Use code SteepStuff for 20% your cart on Sidas.us Follow James on IG - @jameslauriello Follow the Steep Stuff Podcast on IG...
Episode #206
Send us Fan Mail The Steep Stuff Podcast | Erin Moyer — WMRA World Cup Final Recap On this episode of The Steep Stuff Podcast, James Lauriello sits down with Erin Moyer following an impressive performance at the Défi...
Episode #205
Send us Fan Mail Remi Leroux | 2026 Canadian Mountain Running & Vertical Champion On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast, we sit down with Remi Leroux, the 2026 Canadian Mountain Running Champion, Vertical Champion...
Episode #204
Send us Fan Mail Dylan Flewelling | 2026 USATF 50K Champion | Steep Stuff Podcast On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast, we sit down with Dylan Flewelling, the 2026 USATF 50K Champion! We dive into Dylan’s journey...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail The Défi des Couleurs is in the books! ⛰️ On this episode of the Steep Stuff Podcast, we’re breaking down all the action with our post-race reactions, analysis, and takeaways from one of the most...
Episode #202
Send us Fan Mail A single gear text from a mountain guide sparked a bigger question: why do the most trusted people in the outdoors drive so many purchases and earn nothing from it? We sit down with Hunter Macy, founder...
Episode #202
Send us Fan Mail A last minute race entry. A season stitched together from recovery. A mindset that refuses to let results decide your worth. James L’Oriello sits down with mountain runner and endurance athlete Hillary...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Race week exposes everything: what you’ve built, what you’ve ignored, and what actually holds up when the course turns steep. We’re joined by Dustin Mullaney, defending North Bend Trail Fest champion...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail A 47-mile pacing shift on a record attempt would be a season highlight for most runners, and Noah Disot treated it like another valuable day in the mountains. Fresh off crewing and pacing Joe McConaughy...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Something wild happens when a runner stops chasing “perfect” and starts chasing what they actually love. Casey Campbell is living proof. Casey joins us to unpack his late-season shift toward uphill...
Episode #201
Send us Fan Mail A hundred-mile podium doesn’t happen by accident, and Matt Zupan doesn’t chalk it up to luck. From a quiet start in Missouri to finding his stride in the Reno and Truckee trail running scene, Matt tells...
The Steep Stuff Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Something breaks in an athlete’s season, and the story usually gets edited into a neat comeback. We do the opposite here. Matt Daniels talks with us in real time about the messy middle: a divorce, an...
Episode #200
Send us Fan Mail Winning Pikes Peak isn’t just about fitness, it’s about decisions you make when your lungs are burning, your stomach is turning, and the mountain keeps asking for more. I sit down with Chrissy fresh off...
Episode #199
Send us Fan Mail Ten tries at Pikes Peak can either break you or build you. Our guest Darren Thomas shows exactly what it looks like when it builds you, turning a decade of near-misses into a 2026 Pikes Peak Marathon...
Recent guests on The Steep Stuff Podcast. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Chemical Dependency Counselor, Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Professional Trail Runner, Brooks
Director of Data Solutions, Thomas Foods International
author of Cannabis in Spiritual Practice: The Ecstasy of Shiva, the Calm of Buddha, William Johnson Bloodstock
PitchCentric classifies The Steep Stuff Podcast under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ
