Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside broadcaster and journalist Jason Portuondo. Every week, Bailey and Portuondo have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects of social media, the politics of sport, critical moments in pop culture, and news, and more — all with a dose of levity and optimism. Each episode is intended to offer an enriching dialogue that leaves listeners with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, and a feeling of empowerment that translates into their daily lives. Throughout the series, Bailey and Portuondo will from time to time be joined by notable guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Donovan Bailey Discusses Julien Alfred, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and The Diamond League

April 25, 2025 • 27 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred's world-leading run at the Tom Jones Invitational, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's debut, and they preview the Diamond League for the men's 100m and the women's 200m.

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Donovan Bailey Talks About the Rise of African Sprinters with Simbine, Omanyala & Tebogo

April 17, 2025 • 38 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the excellence of African sprinters, especially Akani Simbine, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Letsile Tebogo, and how South Africa can win the 4x100m relay. Oh yes, and there is Gout Gout talk!

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Donovan Bailey Running Things Is Back for Season 5

April 11, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss their absence and introduce season five of the program by recapping the current state of track and who they're keeping an eye on. This is the definitive track podcast with fantastic insight from 100m champ and one-time fastest man in the world Donovan Bailey.

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Donovan Bailey Wraps Up the Diamond League Finals in Brussels

September 19, 2024 • 32 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo put a wrap on the Diamond League final from Brussels and recap the seasons of Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kishane Thompson, Julien Alfred, Ackeem Blake, Letsile Tebogo while setting up the next season in track.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Track Recap

August 15, 2024 • 44 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo recap the track events at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Athletes discussed include Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson, Fred Kerley, Letsile Tebogo, Oblique Seville, Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson, Kenny Bednarek, Gabby Thomas, Andre De Grasse and the 4x100m Canadian relay team. Also, bonus Breaking talk!

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Donovan Bailey Delivers Your 2024 Paris Olympics Track Preview

July 25, 2024 • 33 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo tell you everything you need to know about the 2024 Paris Olympic track events - who are the players to watch? Discussed in this episode is Noah Lyles running a personal best 9.81, Gabby Thomas running a meet record in London, Kishane Thompson, Akani Simbine, Letsile Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, Quincy Wilson, Julien Alfred, Dina Asher-Smith, Matthew Hudson-...

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Donovan Bailey Talks Julien Alfred, Letsile Tebogo and the Final Tuneups Before Paris 2024

July 19, 2024 • 39 mins
On this week's episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Julien Alfred securing her first Diamond League victory in 10.85, Letsile Tebogo cruising in the men's 200m in Monaco, Benjamin Richardson's 9.86, and the final tuneups before the Paris 2024 Olympics. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan breaks down how Canada won the 4x100m relay in Atlanta back in 1996.

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Donovan Bailey Talks Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson, Andre De Grasse and more

July 10, 2024 • 35 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson backs up his Jamaican Trails vwin with another victory in Hungary (9.91), Ferdinand Omanyala, the latest on Shericka Jackson's injury, will the Americans sweep the men's 100m and 200m in Paris, Yaroslava Mahuchikh, whether Usain Bolt's 100m record is in jeopardy, and Andre De Grasse's 200m victory. The Paris 2024 Olympics are almo...

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Donovan Bailey Talks Kishane Thompson, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Quincy Wilson, DeGrasse, and Leduc

July 4, 2024 • 38 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo discuss Kishane Thompson's world-leading 9.77 in Jamaica (Donovan called itt!), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's world record in 400m hurdles, Quincy Wilson becoming the youngest male US track Olympian, Canada's Andre DeGrasse and Audrey Leduc solidify their spot on the Olympic team. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason talk Euros, Copa and Bronny James.
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Donovan Bailey Talks Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and more

June 27, 2024 • 39 mins
On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about the US Olympic Trials with Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and Quincy Wilson, the Jamaica Olympic Trials with Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson, and the Canadian Olympic Trials with Andre Degrasse, Aaron Brown, Audrey Leduc Eliezer Adjibi, and a strong field team.

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Donovan Bailey Talks Ferdinand Omanyala's 9.79, Marcell Jacobs, and US and Jamaican Trials

June 20, 2024 • 34 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Ferdinand Omanyala's 9.79, Marcell Jacobs running under 10 seconds as predicted by Donovan, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's 11.15, Erriyon Knighton, and the US and Jamaican Trials. The life of Willie Mays is celebrated with a touching tribute off the top.

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Donovan Bailey Talks Marcell Jacobs, Fred Kerley, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and more

June 13, 2024 • 38 mins
On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Marcell Jacobs and his 100m win in the European Championship, whether he can repeat in Paris, Fred Kerley's controversial DNS, Elaine Thompson-Herah's disappointing result in New York City, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Louie Hinchliffe and they remember Jerry West. In the Anchor Leg, they talk NBA, Tiger Woods, Jamaica and Usain Bolt, who s...

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Donovan Bailey Talks Oblique Seville, Julien Alfred, Andre De Grasse and more

June 6, 2024 • 34 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Oblique Seville's big win in Jamaica and which men could win the 100m and 200m in Paris, Julien Alfred's 10.78, how the women look heading into Paris, why Donovan believes in Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, how Canada with Andre De Grasse is looking, and Shannon Sharpe's recent comments about Bolt.

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Donovan Bailey Talks McLaughlin-Levrone, Simbine, Lyles and When You Turn it On for Paris

May 23, 2024 • 37 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's 200m potential, Akani Simbine's world leading 100m time in Atlanta, Letsile Tebogo, Noah Lyles, and when sprinters turn it on in anticipation of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Donovan Bailey Talks Bednarek, Hughes and Ta Lou and Pays Respect to Dutchy

May 16, 2024 • 37 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running 'Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk track and pay respect to the late great Darren Dutchyshen. Sprinters discussed include Kenny Bednarek, Zharnel Hughes, Marie-Josée Ta Lou and Christopher Morales Williams.

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Donovan Bailey Talks US Relays, Shericka, Sha'Carri, De Grasse and the Olympic Village

May 9, 2024 • 38 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Shericka Jackson, Sha'Carri Richardson, the US relay team's dominance, De Grasse and more track leading up to Paris. Donovan also reveals his sex policy before major events.

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Donovan Bailey Analyzes April's Track Events on the Road to Paris

April 24, 2024 • 37 mins
On this second episode of season four of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason break down April's track events on the road to Paris.

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Donovan Bailey Returns for Season 4 of Running Things

April 11, 2024 • 36 mins
On this season four premiere of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason set up this Olympics season of track with a little NBA and NCAA and Masters talk sprinkled in for good measure.

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Donovan Bailey Wraps Up the 2023 World Athletics Championships from Budapest

August 28, 2023 • 40 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason wrap up the 2023 World Athletics Championships from Budapest. See you in October for season 4!

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Donovan Bailey Discusses 2023 World Athletics Championships (So far!)

August 25, 2023 • 52 mins
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss all the 2023 World Athletics Championships action from Budapest thus far.

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