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Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha

Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha

By: CITIUS MAG
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A laid-back, laugh-packed podcast about life on (and off) the track circuit. Join former pro runners Eric Jenkins (2x NCAA champion and World Championship qualifier) and Aisha Praught-Leer (2x Olympian and Jamaican national record holder) as they swap stories, spill tea and not taking themselves too seriously about the world of running. Nothing’s off-limits. Think of it as your group chat with fast friends. Whether you're a die-hard track nerd or just here for the vibes, this is your new favorite listen.CITIUS MAG Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • Prefonatine Classic Hot Takes; Settling The Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt: Who Could Eat a Hot Dog Then Run The 100m Faster Debate + Diddy Trial Verdict Reactions
    Jul 7 2025

    "If you see me without my shirt off, get a police officer ASAP."

    WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

    This week's topics discussed include:

    — Eric and Aisha’s July4th weekend updates

    — Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt in a 100m dash and 1 hot dog

    – P. Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution. Justin Bieber is also struggling.

    – Eric's shirtless phase

    – Prefontaine Classic recap including Faith Kipyegon's 1500m world record, the sky's the limit for Beatrice Chebet after her 5000m world record

    – In track, the women's side of the sport is more exciting and the athletes are getting paid more

    – Thoughts on the U.S. Championships preview we saw in the 1500m and why Eric loves the storyline of Shelby Houlihan as a villain

    – Aisha watched the meet on a tiny screen on a plane

    – Why Athing Mu losing was a good thing and why we all love to see a comeback

    – "To see Niels Laros walk him down, that's what you want. If you're the Prefontaine meet director, you're thinking, 'Fuck yes.'

    – Nike dropped the ball on the Pre Classic special edition uniforms

    – Props to Conner Mantz for running the 10K

    – Voicemails from listeners: What is the best kit you've ever raced in? Are there cliques in professional running and are you racing better against people you dislike?

    Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

    Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

    Follow your hosts on Instagram:

    🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠

    🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer

    🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Thats all folks
    Aug 13 2021
    I think that's the end of this chapter. If you ever wanna talk about anything my DMs are open love yall
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    17 mins
  • We Need To Talk About Chris Robinson’s Wardrobe Malfunction, Faith Kipyegon’s Sub-4 Attempt + Voicemails From Listeners
    Jun 30 2025

    "This sport is so close to collapsing."


    WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.


    This week's topics discussed include:

    – Gen Z is doing lots of cocaine

    – Aisha is set to perform at a Colorado Rockies game

    – Chris Robinson's unfortunate wardrobe malfunction and win at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet

    – Reacting to Faith Kipyegon's 4:06 at Breaking4 and the inspiration from it

    – What we think about Nike using the moving time and the gun time

    – The brilliance and longevity of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

    – Tyreek Hill beats Josephus Lyles in a 100m in Austin

    – Josh Hoey runs 3:29 for 1500m in Ostrava

    – The debut of the Off The Rails voicemail line: The 6-12-18-24 Challenge; Where do I find a "locked-in runner baddie"; If you could cast 10 track and field athletes on Love Island, who would it be

    – RIP Bill Dellinger


    Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.


    Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.


    Follow your hosts on Instagram:


    🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠

    🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer


    🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

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    1 hr and 41 mins

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