Season 3, Episode 23 of the Run TMC podcast features hosts Duffy and Dave in conversation with Patrick Heij, the creator of Marin Lately, about crafting satire.

They discuss influences like The Onion, share favorite headlines, explore the origin and development of Marin Lately, and reflect on how community/hyper-local humor can resonate anywhere.

A short, witty episode about writing, suburban life, the joys and quirks of Marin, and why laughing at your own community matters.

Show Notes

More about Marin Lately:

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/us/marin-lately-satire.html

https://www.marinlately.com/

Follow Patrick/Marin Lately on Instagram @marinlately

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Welcome to Run TMC Podcast, Season 3, Episode 22. Hosts Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine recap a thrilling Warriors play-in win, explain the analytical concept of a player’s "gravity," and sit down in the San Geronimo Community Center gym with Marin legend, the great Eddie Joe (EJ) Chavez.

The interview covers EJ's Drake high school and Santa Clara success, his decades-long pro career overseas (he's played on 6 continents), his incredible performance with the Panama national team against the 1992 USA Olympic "Dream Team", and his decades of community work — including organizing the weekly pick-up run at the San Geronimo Community Center in Lagunitas for many years. Tune in for lively pickup-game ambience, reflections on coaching and teamwork, and a celebration of Marin basketball’s first family. EJ is a gem. He's like basketball Yoda.

Show Notes

Panama vs. USA 1992 Olympic Qualifier Game - June 30, 1992:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUbzh_oni44

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Season 3, Episode 21 of The Run TMC podcast features hosts Duffy and Dave with coach Jonas Honick breaking down some of the most thrilling March Madness finishes. We examine the film, including the player execution and the coaching decisions that make the difference between heartbreak and survive and advance.

Watch these crazy endings as you listen:

Iowa and Florida (Men)

Santa Clara and Kentucky (Men)

St. Johns and Kansas (Men)

Duke and LSU (Women)

Texas and Purdue (Men)

UConn and Duke (Men)

Ole Miss and Minnesota (Women)

Show Notes

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Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

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Welcome to The Run TMC podcast, Season 3, Episode 20.

Dave and Duffy discuss March Madness and the end of the Marin County high school basketball season. The featured interview is with local hoops legend Bob Donlan. On the back end, we share an emotional and detailed dispatch from San Marin Boy's Coach Chris Lavdiotis on his team’s journey to the Division 5 state championship.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

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Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

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The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Welcome to the Run TMC podcast, Season 3, Episode 19

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In this episode of The Run TMC podcast, we chat with veteran officials Nancy Clary and Mike Saia about the life of referees: evaluations, mechanics, managing coaches, and enforcing challenging rules like "the backcourt violation" and "flopping."

This roundtable offers inside perspectives on why officials keep doing the job, how crews work, and tips for coaches and players to improve interactions with officials.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

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San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Welcome to the Run TMC podcast, Season 3, Episode 18

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In this episode, Dave and Duffy recap the North Coast Section results and preview NorCal matchups, spotlighting boys teams Marin Catholic, Branson, and San Marin, and girls teams Marin Academy, San Domenico, Branson, and Redwood. They share coach voice memos, celebrate standout players and coaches, and highlight local sponsors supporting the show. The episode also features an interview with Tyler Gaffney about his Bring Back Play initiative to revive pickup and free play for youth, plus sponsor messages and community notes.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

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And Check This Out: Bring Back Play

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This is Season 3, Episode 17 of The Run TMC Podcast.

But first, the Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live. Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

In this episode hosts Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine chat with John Paye about his remarkable multi-sport career — from Menlo High to being a 2-sport star at Stanford, eventually playing with the 49ers and winning a Super Bowl ring, and his long, successful run as a high school girls basketball coach (including 4 state titles). They cover coaching philosophy, the evolution of girls’ basketball, John's progression as a two-sport Division 1 star, and memorable moments with legends like Joe Montana and Bill Walsh.

Also included are sponsor shout-outs, a glossary segment, and anecdotes about coaching techniques, improvisational communication, and coaching stories that shaped Paye’s approach. Enjoy the interview and local updates from Marin County.

This interview was conducted on February 22nd, 2026

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

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Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

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(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

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Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 16 of The Run TMC Podcast.

Duffy and Dave recap the MCAL and BCL playoffs, relive Selection Sunday at the Lodge, and break down the North Coast Section brackets — including the Marin Catholic boy's spot in the Open Division.

Guests Ethan Kassel (Bay Preps Insider) and Jeff Spaulding provide bracket analysis and previews across divisions, while the hosts share local highlights, sponsor notes, and details on a limited-time Run TMC apparel drop.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps