long/run

In his twenties, Charlie Bell ran a solo lap around the United States – 10,000 miles on foot. Now in her twenties, his daughter Amelia wants to learn why, how, what he saw, what he learned, and what it was really like.

Introducing long/run

Trailer for long/run: a father/daughter podcast. First episode premiering August 13.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White

07-30
02:09

long/run: trailer

Teaser trailer for long/run: a father/daughter podcast. First episode premieres August 13. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White  

08-06
03:17

1. a story / a start

On the first-ever episode of long/run, we learn about the origins of both the titular run and this very podcast itself. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/

08-13
33:59

2. big lies / clear skies

Preparing for the journey is a journey itself. In Episode 2, we follow the steps Charlie took from an office job to the end of his driveway. Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/

08-20
36:21

3. grasshoppers / grace

This week, we go from Pennsylvania to Washington D.C. to northern Virginia. Charlie tells us about the first week of the trip and Amelia asks some big questions. It's never too soon to figure out the meaning of life, right?  Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/

08-27
44:46

4. hurricane / feast

Running through central Virginia to North Carolina, Charlie flirts with local fame, reveals a surprising artistic endeavor, runs through a hurricane, and finds himself the guest of honor at an impromptu feast. Meanwhile, in 2024, Charlie and Amelia contend with every podcaster's greatest enemy: construction noise.  Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/

09-03
52:02

5. books / bang-bang

As Charlie makes his way across the Carolinas into increasingly unfamiliar territory, an encounter with a local reporter leads him (and now, Amelia) to ponder what it means to follow a dream. And while attempting to celebrate his birthday, he can't decide whether a stranger's warning is meant to be hostile or helpful.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/

09-10
56:56

6. saltines / circus life

Near the border between South Carolina and Georgia, Charlie meets a bank manager who makes him think twice about hardship and an eccentric woman who makes him think twice about... well, everything.  Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

09-17
42:43

7. jail

A hasty decision lands Charlie behind bars for a night in Georgia... Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

09-24
45:28

8. Elizabeth / Atlantic

Heading towards Savannah and the ocean, Charlie meets a precocious toddler, a teenager with a warning, and a slew of wildlife. Together, he and Amelia discuss family dynamics and the pitfalls of memory.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

10-01
45:24

9. a shrug / a shower

Upon entering Florida, Charlie witnesses a tender snippet of married life before ending up in hot water on a college campus. He and Amelia dive into the nature of solitude.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

10-08
41:48

10. signals

This week, Charlie and Amelia break from their usual format to share a story that resonates far beyond one backwoods riverbank in 1979.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

10-15
45:09

11. Apollo / Bithlo

As he says goodbye to the East Coast, Charlie makes two cultural pilgrimages, neither of which goes exactly as hoped.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

10-22
46:05

12. nature / nurture

As he continues through Central Florida, Charlie encounters a few thousand growling Gators and gets a late-night escort from some curious racehorses. But first, he shows Amelia some souvenirs from last week's adventures.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

10-29
47:13

13. songs / sails

Running along the panhandle of Florida, Charlie reminisces on a high school English class and spends a surprising amount of time on sailboats.    Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

11-05
48:50

14. tunnel

Shortly after entering Alabama, Charlie comes face to face with the wreckage of Hurricane Frederic. A few days later, his attempt to enter Mobile causes a stir.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

11-12
35:40

15. news / new shoes

On the outskirts of Mobile, Charlie passes a roadside sign with two contrasting sentiments, which causes Amelia to ruminate on our capacity for empathy. In Mississippi, Charlie picks up a very special package.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

11-19
45:19

16. marshmallows / maps

Charlie makes his way from a stranger's Thanksgiving dinner to New Orleans and across the Mississippi River. A time-traveling Amelia brings a message from the past.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

11-26
47:21

17. fools / rush

Charlie leaves his heart in the heart of Cajun country.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

12-03
49:53

18. The Gumbo Story

In Bell City and Lake Charles, Louisiana, Charlie gets into the Christmas spirit with two welcoming families.   Logo by Amelia Bell Music by Patrick White of Kai-Lani SoundLab Email us at longrunpod@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longrunpodcast/ Charlie's Website: longrun.us

12-10
45:49

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