For The Kudos

For The Kudos is a running podcast from Australia. Expect professional athlete training insights, race predictions and recaps, and a star studded guest list - all done with plenty of humility, banter, and piss taking that will keep you riveted and coming back each week for more.

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April 24 · 57 min
For The Kudos - #191
TRAINING WEEKS After his short trip to Sydney Brett lays down a big week of training. Back to hitting higher mileage (with Ballarat Half Mara in his sights) he claims to cheat-code Thursday threshold which allows him to fly on Saturday hills. The segment ends with Joel sharing details of his "comeback" race, something very different indeed! THE BIG Q FTK "Friend Of The Show" Kim Way asks a question about managing mental burnout / low-mo in running. Brett & Joel share personal stories as well as coaching guidance to answer the question. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett & Joel join forces to spread their kudos to the recent Sydney Backyard Ultra. They chat about a few highlight performances from the meet and discuss how they think they'd fair at something like that. TWHSOITWTWATSA Joel isn't sure about a Kenyan runners finish at the Annecy Marathon over the weekend while Brett brings up an old Brown Cardigan upload from one of their good friends Ange Testa. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
April 17 · 56 min
For The Kudos - #190
This episode is brought to you by Better Beer TRAINING WEEKS Brett takes the listeners through his slightly modified training week as he gets on top of his locked up calf. This leads to a discussion on the most painful treatments the've ever had. THE BIG Q FTK "Friend Of The Show" Kym asks a question on whether to focus on mileage or speed in the training block that precedes a marathon specific training block. GIVE SOME KUDOS Joel sends his kudos to the Essendon Bombers for their upset over Brett's Melbourne Demons. For the third week in a row Brett sends his to Cam Myers which kick starts their mini-recap of the Australian Track & Field Championships in Sydney over the weekend. TWHSOITWTWATSA Brett isn't sure about serial-phone-offender Ed Goddard while Joel ditches the silly videos for a more heartfelt submission that frustrated him. The episode closes out with Brett & Joel chatting through the problems that come with social media commentary before reminding the listeners of their "worm" competition. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
April 10 · 1 hr 2 min
For The Kudos - #189
This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running Festival After Joel asks Brett what he's been up to the past week and is met with a mundane answer he assumes the floor and bangs on with several mundane stories surrounding his recent camping trip. TRAINING WEEKS Brett updates the listeners on how his body recovered from the Sound Running 10,000m. While he appeared to dodge any soreness in the first part of the week, his calf stiffened up which lead to a modified training week. THE BIG Q FTK "Friend Of The Show" Lisa Allen poses a question on how to approach a long run when you have a Sub-3 marathon goal. This leads Brett and Joel to provide advice based on multiple different factors. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett sends his towards Cam Myers for literally no reason before Joel and him team together to hype up Mossy (Jamie Timony) for all his recent video work. Joel then shares a long story about one of his athletes Kevin Kell choosing to race costume-mandatory events to keep things interesting. TWHSOITWTWATSA Brett begins the segment with a story on accidental-hair-pulling from a recent race, which leads to an awkward and misdirected joke from his co-host. Joel closes out the segment and the episode with a submission from a soldier recording a Strava training run on a vessel. https://www.launcestonrunningfestival.com.au/ SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
April 3 · 1 hr 16 min
Brett's Sound Running 10,000m Race Recap - #188
This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running Festival TRAINING WEEKS Brett recaps his recent 10,000m performance and talks honestly about why he was disappointed with his race. Joel prompts him to reflect on races earlier on his career that he was disappointed with, which leads to a great conversation on exactly why he's temporarily focusing on the track. THE BIG Q Joel takes on the roll of a "Friend Of The Show" this week, asking Brett how long he thinks a runner is allowed to feel disappointed after a poor performance. Brett gives an insightful answer which also addresses how long a runner should feel elated for, after a fantastic performance. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett sends his towards Cam Myers for what the guys say is one of the most incredible runs they've ever seen. Joel sends his to an exciting new furniture design studio. TWHSOITWTWATSA Before they submit their victims for this week's segment Joel sheds light on an exciting competition from our mates at Better Beer, which will see the winner have their rent or mortgage paid for (for the rest of the year). Moving onto the segment Brett isn't sure about a certain comment found on social media regarding the Men's 3000m at Maurie Plant Meet. Joel closes out the segment and the episode with a video of a very unusual cheer squad during a collegiate 4x 400m relay. https://www.launcestonrunningfestival.com.au/ SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
March 31 · 55 min
Maurie Plant Meet Recap with Men's 800m Winner Luke Boyes
Joel and Riley are joined by newly crowned men’s 800m champion Luke Boyes to break down the standout moments from Saturday night (at least from a distance running perspective!!!). Before unpacking the evening through the FTK lens, they chat with Luke about his race-winning performance, look ahead to the Australian Championships, and discuss how it all shapes his upcoming European season. At just 22, Luke brings a grounded mix of maturity and humility to the conversation as he reflects on his journey in the sport. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Riley: https://www.instagram.com/thewolfferine/ Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Luke: https://www.instagram.com/lukeboyes_/
March 27 · 1 hr 19 min
For The Kudos / Maurie Plant Meet Preview - #187
This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet. Use code FTK15 for 15% off tickets. Reminder our live show on the Sunday morning is completely free to attend. We hope to see you all there :) The episode kicks off with Brett & Joel previewing the highlight meets of this weekend's Maurie Plant Meet. TRAINING WEEKS Joel begins by explaining to the listeners he'll be swapping out his (boring) training week's for an upcoming "coaches corner" segment. Brett takes the listeners through his training week which begins with some rapid Monday strides in spikes. Tuesday's workout sees Brian and Brett decide to run faster than the prescribed paces to prepare for the Sound Running 10,000m in America before closing out the week with a solid threshold and an easier long run. THE BIG Q One of Joel's athletes poses a question on targeting the City 2 Surf three weeks out from a major 2026 race goal at Sydney Marathon. Brett & Joel put their coaches hat on (Joel's is permanently on with his shift to focus on coaching) in order to answer this best. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett & Joel send their kudos to some of the highlight performances from our Australian stars at the recent World Athletics Indoor Championships. TWHSOITWTWATSA Brett (possibly for the second time in two weeks) brings up a hilarious image from Joel's recent house purchase. Joel swaps Instagram for Facebook Messenger to share a ridiculously funny message that was sent to him on Wednesday. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
March 20 · 56 min
For The Kudos - #186
This episode is brought to you by the 2026 Maurie Plant Meet. Use code FTK15 for 15% off tickets. TRAINING WEEKS After an introduction filled with plenty of laughs, Joel gets his training week out of the way swiftly. Brett takes the listeners through his training week post Nagoya City Half. He battles fatigue throughout the week but defies the odds in his Thursday threshold. THE BIG Q This week "Friend Of The Show" Bek McAlinden submits a question on how we, as coaches would approach the programming of an athlete diagnosed with REDS. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett sends his kudos towards the recent news of Melbourne Marathon hosting the GOAT in 2026. Joel, true to brand, sends his to hearing live music on a big system (did he already submit this in 2025?) TWHSOITWTWATSA Brett takes no prisoners with questions towards Andy Buchanan's recent Instagram post. Joel closes out the segment and the show with his third race submission in three weeks. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
March 13 · 1 hr 3 min
Brett's Nagoya City Half Marathon Win Recap - #185
TRAINING WEEKS We hear Brett's training in the lead up to his Half Marathon win in Japan. That's three races in three weeks from the fossil - two wins and one second. Joel completes four runs in a week for the first time in a long while. THE BIG Q This week "Friend Of The Show" Cam McEwan (who was also supporting the FTK family on the sidelines of Nagoya) submits a question surrounding forced heat training, particularly when you're preparing for a winter marathon. GIVE SOME KUDOS Two athletes receive the coveted Kudos award this week. Any guesses who? TWHSOITWTWATSA For the second week in a row the guys have submissions from big international races. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
March 6 · 51 min
For The Kudos - #184
TRAINING WEEKS Brett takes the listeners through his race week training in the lead up to Saturday night's 3000m second place finish in Hobart. We hear about his race tactics and what he would have done differently. Joel takes us through his training week which involved his Pulse 5000m pacing gig. What started out strong dwindled in the back half as he prioritised his favourite sport. THE BIG Q "Friend Of The Show" Vincent Tulley has a question around pacing and how to improve on it. Brett & Joel talk through ways runners can become better at pacing in training, which in turn helps for better pacing in races. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett has a hilarious submission in "The Moon's Marketing Team" while Joel sends his to his well-deserving girlfriend Chelsea. TWHSOITWTWATSA Both Brett and Joel opt for race submissions this week - Brett with a clash between two college teammates, while Joel highlights the serious error from the lead bicycle/media car/race motorbike in the USATF Women's Half Marathon over the weekend. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
February 27 · 1 hr 2 min
For The Kudos - #183
This episode is brought to you by the McGrath Launceston Running Festival TRAINING WEEKS Kicking off the week Brett takes us through his Tuesday workout prior to his Box Hill Burn 5000m win. While the race recap was on last week's episode, Brett & Joel chatted through his mindset moving forward to this Saturday night's 3000m in Hobart. Joel went to the well in his first Tuesday workout with the PTC crew and fit in a Saturday night threshold as he rushes training before his Pulse 5000m gig (which you've all been waiting on the edge of your seats to hear about). THE BIG Q "Friend Of The Show" Scott T writes in with a question on pushing too hard in long runs. Brett & Joel discuss the problems associated with this which leads to a discussion on non-elite runners being influenced to overtrain by social media. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett & Joel send their Kudos to all the people that ran, spectated and volunteered at last night's Pulse 5000m. TWHSOITWTWATSA After overcommitting with three submissions last week Brett arrives at the segment with the same submission as Joel. Who puts fireworks/firecrackers at the start line of a race? Enter The McGrath Launceston Running Festival Here Check Out The Free IWD Run This Sunday SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
February 25 · 58 min
The Fall Guys - #49
What a week for The Fall Guys, as Brett emerges victorious under the bright lights of Box Hill - but will it be enough to win the Cam Myers Award? There’s plenty of running news to get through - Gout Gout, Keely, Osaka Marathon, and more. Plus, we find out who blocked Brett on Instagram this week, and we learn the population of Norway.
February 22 · 6 min
2 Fast 2 Furious - #28 PREVIEW
To Listen to the whole episode and many more Patreon only episodes, sign up to our Patreon at the link below. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos It’s not quite Hamish and Andy but the next best thing of Fraser and Andy this week as Riley is away sick. There’s Winter Olympics chat, Andy does some sponsor work and training while Fraser gets a second opinion and takes up residence in the sauna. Fraser also shamelessly copies another of his favourite radio segments to finish the show.
February 21 · 1 hr 18 min
Jack's Australian Half Marathon Record & Brett's Box Hill Burn 5000m Win Recap - #182
An absolute mammoth episode for you all here. Two fantastic races from our OG and 2025 FTK hosts. TRAINING WEEKS Brett kicks things off taking the listeners through his week of training from Monday to Sunday last week. Technically his race recap should be in next week's episode but they're always more interesting hot off the press and Brett selflessly doesn't want to take the spotlight away from Joel's pacing recap next week. As for Jack he extends his training week slightly to give some context behind coach Nic's plan to ensure he didn't miss too much training with his race-week flight to Barcelona. Jack gives us a play-by-play of his Australian record run. THE BIG Q Thanks to FTK "Friend Of The Show" Nick Watson for posing a question on what choices a runner should make when their performances have stagnated for a couple of years. Brett, Jack & Joel discuss when's the right time to make a coach change, swap race distance goals or even more training location. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett & Jack give Kudos to each other this week (definitely well deserved) while Joel sends his to Maciek (Magic Moments) for his stellar filming skills at the Box Hill Burn 5000m. TWHSOITWTWATSA Brett has three submissions in his arsenal this week (this will likely result in him arriving empty handed next episode) while Jack isn't sure about the bloke that's been breaking Marathon "records" in Jeans. Joel closes out the episode with a shout out to the TikTok edits of Shrek competing on the track. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackrayner7
February 18 · 1 hr 14 min
The Fall Guys - #48
Welcome to the big leagues, boys. For those new to TFG, each episode begins with a "cold open"... meaning we hit record as soon as we jump on the call! So please stick with us through the first few minutes of awkwardness and planning until we get warmed up and the show officially starts. Think of it like the first k on your recovery jog. Jack Rayner give the boys plenty to talk about after his NR in the Half Marathon on Sunday, The Australian domestic season is underway with the Perth Track Classic and it's race week for Brett.
February 13 · 1 hr 5 min
Jude Thomas - #181
After Brett's been rabbiting on about the "cold opening's" for far too long, Joel decides he'll try his hand at one. TRAINING WEEKS Brett lays down another big week of training which sees a shock return to Victoria's much loved racing course - Caulfield. Joel battles sickness but manages one weekend run as he confidently assumes he'll still manage the 9:00min 3000m at the Pulse 5000m on 25/2. THE BIG Q Joel's athlete Sam Friend asks his coach a question on when exactly to tackle a HM race in a M block. This leads to a lengthy conversation from Brett and Joel, speaking as both athletes and coaches on when and how to place a 21.1km distance race as you're peaking for a full distance competition. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett kicks off this segment by shouting out his Japanese training partners who are back in Melbourne training with MTC. Jude sends his kudos to fellow Queenslander Liam Boudin on his recent Marugame HM result. Joel closes out the segment with someonerunning related, in Jimmy Gressier. TWHSOITWTWATSA Joel isn't sure about a typical Sydney-sider runfluencer run club. Brett takes down fellow FTK co-hosts Grego & Joel while Jude turns detective to shed light on Jimmy Whelan's recent signing with Salomon. This leads to an agreement between the hosts on the certain social media rules (restrictions) that Jimmy must follow if he is to feature on the FTK main show. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Jude: https://www.instagram.com/judeethomas
February 6 · 46 min
For The Kudos - #180
Brett & Joel record over zoom this week as Brett doesn't want to risk catching whatever Joel has. TRAINING WEEKS Joel kicks the segment off with his big Sunday run that featured 500m at 2:55/k pace (stress-fracture incoming?). Brett starts the serious running with another three solid weeks, culminating in his first laps + hills workout at Wattle in over 12 months. THE BIG Q "Friend Of The Show" Frankie poses a question primarily to elite runners, which leads to a lengthy conversation on the harsh self-evaluations runners make on their race performances. GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett swaps the running shoes for cycling cleats this week to talk all things carbo-loading. Joel swaps carbs for crustaceans as he promotes oyster-loading to the listeners. TWHSOITWTWATSA Brett has plenty of questions for a particularly talented FTK listener while Joel highlights an absolutely cooked reel of a woman channeling Kanye West (just you wait until you see this). Joel closes out the episode throwing in a bonus video for the listeners. PULSE 5000M: ENTER HERE SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
January 30 · 6 min
The Fall Guys - #45 PREVIEW
To Listen to the whole episode and many more Patreon only episodes, sign up to our Patreon at the link below. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Like it or not but the Fall Guys are sticking to their cold open and clicking record as soon as the zoom call starts. Who knows what listeners are going to get in those first few minutes. Cam Myers!!!! What can't he do! A super Impressive 7.27 3000m at the New Balance Indoor games in Boston while easily dominating a quality field. Linden Hall and Sarah Billings both open up their season well while Jess Hull with a very rare sub par performance. Boston and Tokyo Marathon fields are out and its marathon season again for the Australians! If Cam Myers wins AOTW the award will be renamed in his honour.
January 29 · 1 hr 27 min
For The Kudos with Ashley Campbell - #179
Brett and Joel decide to switch up the energy for their second week back on the airwaves - this time relaxing into "sleuth" mode on Brett's 100m long couch. TRAINING WEEKS Brett officially puts his niggle behind him as he pushes the envelope in his Tuesday workout, cruises through a threshold on gravel and backs it up with a solid hit out at Wattle Park. Joel has plenty of questions for Brett surrounding his current fitness level and the benefits of switching to three weekly workouts. Keeping with the trend of "three" - Joel banks 3x runs for the week while surviving a fall in his new favourite sport. Interview with Ashley Campbell - The Running Footwear Expert Product Line Manager at Nike. Last week Joel sat down with Ashley, calling in from Nike HQ to chat all things footwear - specifically the fresh Nike Vomero range which includes the Plus & Premium models, as well as a deep-dive on the Nike Structure Plus. This one is for all the shoe heads! GIVE SOME KUDOS Brett sends his segment towards the direction of an underground talent - Cam Myers (his first award on the FTK network?) while Joel congratulates an old friend of his and FTK's. TWHSOITWTWATSA After an early stumble Brett finds his feet and goes after the runners that cut the course in the recent Valencia 10k (or was it the HM?). Joel closes out the episode with a recap of a recreational road race overseas that saw a podium-promise "yeeted" into a nearby field. PULSE 5000M: ENTER HERE SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
January 22 · 56 min
The Return of FTK OG - #178
Brett and Joel sincerely apologise (no we don't) for the dB-meter-breaking laughs that are audible throughout this episode (recorded earlier today). They're obviously very excited to be back in the studio after a 12 month hiatus. TRAINING WEEK Brett takes the listeners through his training week while shedding light on a recent glute-scare (previously only known to "FTK Friends of the Show) that (thankfully) is all but fully healed. Joel asks him why he chose not to head up the mountain to Falls Creek to join his training partners which leads to a long conversation on training smart and peaking at the right time of the year. To contradict training smart - Joel updates the listeners on where he's at and announces a high-pressure pacing gig for the end of Feb. BIG Q With the Pulse 5000m next month Brett & Joel answer a question that was asked at Tuesday evening's PTC workout regarding goal-time-strategy for the 12.5 laps of the track. GIVE SOME KUDOS Trying out a new personality in 2026, Joel decides to take the piss for the first GSK (don't sue us GlaxoSmithKline) of the year. Brett holds up the integrity of the segment by highlighting the upcoming Pulse 5000m. TWHSOITWTWATSA Joel kicks off the segment with a reel from a bloke completing a 5000m Strava run on the top of his fridge while Brett gets absolutely punk'd by his co-host in repeating a submission from last week. PULSE 5000M: ENTER HERE It's fantastic to be back on the airwaves - see you all next week :) SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack
January 18 · 7 min
The Fall Guys - #43 PREVIEW
To Listen to the whole episode and many more Patreon only episodes, sign up to our Patreon at the link below. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos The Fall Guys return for their first episode of 2026 feeling refreshed and putting 2025 behind them. Brett is embracing being a track runner once again, Ryan has temporarily relocated south for some cooler conditions and Riley is still deciding what running path to take in 2026. Lots of fast times over the weekend from Houston and Valencia but most importantly Australia are the World Champs at World XC!