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5 min readShit Talkers Weekly 34: Rants, Rules, and the Spirit of Ultrarunning
The 34th installment of Shit Talkers Weekly opens with the kind of chaos that defines the show—a mispronounced sponsor read, a joke about Camille Herron's alleged OnlyFans account, and a throat-control demonstration that leaves the hosts laughing. But beneath the deliberate absurdity, the episode revolves around a genuine grievance: the growing culture of tattling and rule-enforcement in ultrarunning, embodied by a rumor that podcaster Finn Melanson allegedly called race organizers to report that Mike McKnight had used BPC-157.
The McKnight Controversy and the Question of Rules
The central argument emerges when the hosts discuss Mike McKnight's recent 210-mile, 83,000-vertical-foot finish. McKnight had publicly stated he used BPC-157—a peptide often used for tissue repair—to avoid back surgery. According to an unsubstantiated rumor the hosts heard, Finn Melanson of the Singletrack podcast contacted the race to flag McKnight's usage. This triggers a sustained rant about who gets to make the rules in ultrarunning, and why.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Episode Start & Sponsor Reads** - Cameron reads ads for Ketone IQ and Hoyt bows.
- 2 (02:36) **Shit Talkers Weekly 34 Opens** - The hosts kick off the episode with chaotic banter and inside jokes.
- 3 (07:55) **Accusation Against Finn Melanson** - The hosts allege Finn Melanson called a race director to report Mike McKnight as a doper.
- 4 (10:50) **Rant on Ultra Running "Narcs"** - The hosts criticize those who try to enforce rules that don't officially exist in the sport.
- 5 (16:45) **Defending Mike McKnight's Integrity** - The hosts argue McKnight is a genuine, honest athlete who has dealt with serious health issues.
- 6 (18:50) **The Reality of Ultra Performance** - The hosts discuss what substances would actually help in a 210-mile race.
- 7 (21:00) **Jeff Browning Update & The "Narc" Story** - The hosts give a positive update on Jeff Browning and share a personal story about being a "narc."
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Show Notes
We’re back with a new Sh*t Talkers Weekly episode! This week we’re covering more controversy with doping in ultra races, football, the cancel culture, and more!
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro: Topics You Didn’t Need to Know About
00:08:03 – “Doping” in Ultra Races & Jealousy from Weak Minds
00:21:00 – Jeff Browning Health Update
00:22:46 – James’ High School Paintball Story
00:26:39 – Oregon Ducks Football
00:30:29 – Jimmy Kimmel Show, Gas Prices, & the Paul Brothers
00:35:39 – Jelly Roll’s First Elk Hunt
00:39:08 – Cancel Culture
00:41:20 – James’ First Solo Episode
00:42:34 – The End of the Bentley Giveaway
00:50:08 – Stop Sexualizing Big Jugs Joke
00:52:04 – Mark Dowdle & Other Upcoming Guests
00:55:06 – Final Thoughts
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