In a rare and refreshing role reversal, RunPod Episode 36 turns the spotlight inward.

For the first time, Brig J Muthukrishan, SM, VSM—the familiar host and commanding voice of RunPod—steps out from behind the microphone and into the interviewee’s chair. Leading the conversation are two young, dynamic long-distance runners, Medical Cadets Zoha and Chaitanya, whose energy, curiosity, and endurance mirror the very spirit RunPod stands for.

Released on the occasion of the New Year, this special episode is more than an interview—it is a celebration of leadership, resilience, mentorship, and the passing of the baton between generations. Through candid questions and thoughtful reflections, listeners gain a rare glimpse into the journey, values, challenges, and philosophy of a leader who has inspired many—both on the track and beyond it.

As the year turns, this episode reminds us that growth begins when we listen, learning is lifelong, and every leader is also a runner on a longer path.

🎙️ An epic conversation. A symbolic beginning. A New Year special you don’t want to miss.