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The Runcast with John Richards

The Runcast with John Richards

Written by: KEXP
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We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level.

2026 KEXP Music
Episodes
  • PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION

    PROGRESS, NOT PERFECTION
    Jul 24 2026

    Anna Calvi - “Is This All There Is?
    Blondshell - “Heart Has to Work So Hard”
    Ill Peach - “Crash Course Dummy”
    Catherine Moan - “No Magic”
    Punchbag - “Pile of Clothes”
    Antony Szmierek - “Chalk”
    Alexis Taylor - “Out of Phase”
    Digitalism - “Achtung! Optimism”
    Fat Dog - “Go LOVE urself"
    New German Cinema - “I Become Heavy”
    Sunglaciers - “Future Free”
    Orbit 17 - “Tunnels”
    Joy Forever - “Love is Real”
    Soft Loft - “Caught”
    Getdown Services - “I Can’t Die Like That”
    Sylvan Esso - “Hot Slob”
    Caroline Rose - “Yip Yip Yow”
    Sera Cahoone - “Say Something”

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Radiant Pulse

    The Radiant Pulse
    Jul 10 2026

    DJ Kevin Cole supercharges your run with an international mix of life-affirming tracks, designed to help you lock into a deep, sustained flow state. Radiate to the rhythm and pulse of artists like Gelli Haha, Ezra Collective, MadMadMad, and Ninajirachi.

    Bellaire - "Pure Love"
    Gelli Haha - "Klouds Will Carry Me To Sleep"
    Pigeon - "Miami"
    Ninajirachi iPod Touch - "I Love My Computer"
    Pullstring - "Nowhere Left To Go"
    Dead Pioneers - "Never Alone"
    Ezra Collective - "Only Love"
    Sosyete '25' - "Yaygara"
    Midpak - "Disco Heaven 54"
    Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio - "Chicken Leg"
    ABOP - "Zwei Kilo Zucker"
    Chui - "Tvrdi Sicevi"
    MadMadMad - "Overload"
    ŽIVA - "I See Right Through You"

    Produced and Mastered by: William Myers
    Production support: Serafima Healy

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    57 mins
  • Running And Dancing Like No One Is Watching

    Running And Dancing Like No One Is Watching
    Jun 26 2026

    A mix of dance tracks, post-punk, and remixes to set a new PR!

    Mono - "Gerbera"
    Russian Blue - "This is the Sound of What Was?"
    Dark Chisme - "Dominance of Truth"
    Muscle Memory - "Conditions of Love" (Boy's Shorts Remix)
    L’Eclair - "RUN" (feat. Gelli Haha)
    Digitalism - "Space Invaders"
    Madeline Goldstein - "Strange & Absurd"
    Buscabulla - "Miraverahi" (Slow Jamz Remix)
    Nightbus - "Angles Mortz" (Tom Sharkett Remix)
    MADMADMAD - "Hey!"
    Boy Deluxe - "Energy is Power"
    Actors - "CTRL"
    Chalk - "Can't Feel It"
    Adult DVD - "Real Tree Lee"
    Apparat - "Hum of Maybe"

    Host: John Richards
    Produced and Mastered by: William Myers
    Production support: Serafima Healy

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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