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Episode 100: Denny Krahe of Diz Runs Radio

We have arrived at the end of an era. This is the 100th and final episode of the Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast. We will be back next week as Inspirational Journeys. In the meantime, we have come full circle, as Paul welcomes Denny Krahe of Diz Runs Radio. Paul appeared on Episode 218 of this podcast in 2016 – 2 years before the Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast started. It is an honor to…

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Episode 48: The Grand Finale

Well this is it, folks. We have arrived at the end of an era. Here is the final episode of Return to the '80s. We saved the best for last as we have a full, wild crew on board! Paul, Del, Claire, Caroline, and Lizzie cover a wide range of 80s topics, and reflect back on some classic episodes. While this may be the final Return to the '80s episode, we will be coming back as the rebranded, We Are Generation X. Enjoy this episode! We had a blast recording it, and I enjoyed listening back to it! So I hope you love this And thank you so much for your support over the years!

    Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news.

If you would like to join the GenX Book Club, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/genxbookclub/

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Episode 99: 24 for '24

On this solo episode, I present to you my 24 goals for 2024. I learned about this from Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Next episode, we will be hosting our awesome guest, Denny Kraye, of Diz Runs Radio. Denny is also a running coach, so please drop any questions below for him. Today’s 22 Too Many veteran: Christopher Boe ‘Sgt. Christopher Boe served from 1989 to 1994 as an…

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Episode 98: Adriana's Final Rhode Runner Episode. Coming Soon...Inspiring Journeys

Happy New Year! Get ready for some huge changes! As we count down to Episode 100 of Journey of the Rhode Runner, we are preparing for a rebranding. Episode 100 will be the final episode of Journey of the Rhode Runner. Then the following week, Adriana and I will start Inspiring Journeys. We will also be partnered with a new co-host as well. This will be Adriana’s final episode before the rebrand.…

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Episode 97: One-Word Themes of 2024

This will be the last episode of the year, and we are closing out with a great one! Kerri Nelson is back, and we have an incredible conversation about our one-word themes of the year. We honor veteran Abraham Cruz. Then Kerri turns the tables on me with her journalistic skills as she interviews me about my military background, and then we get some behind-the-scenes view of Kerri’s experience as a…

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Episode 47: Scrooged

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Return to the '80s! Yes, I hate to be a Scrooge (or Frank Cross), but the end is near. But all is not bleak. We are rebranding into We Are Generation X. We open this episode talking about the rebranding. Then we get into the awesome Christmas Classic, Scrooged! And there are plenty of sidebars along the way. We have as much fun in this as if we were in our own '80s office Christmas party! Enjoy the show! Also, what are some of your favorite Christmas classics? We'd love to hear from you!

  Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news.

If you would like to join the GenX Book Club, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/genxbookclub/

And you can follow Return to the 80s at:

rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter:  @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com

Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on

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Episode 96: Kerri Nelson and the 2023 New York City Marathon

Kerri Nelson, who you may know and love from Episode 82, is back! This time we talk about her challenges, tribulations, and triumph of completing her first New York Marathon. On Episode 82, we talked about her first Boston Marathon experience. Now this was the second major of the year that Kerri has completed! On this episode, we talk about Kerri’s entire NYC experience. Then we talk about this…

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ReRun - Episode 79: Kate Champion – Never Too Late and You Are Limitless

Here is another Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN! This was Episode 79 with Kate Champion, and was originally released in audio form on March 21, 2023. This episode is now also available in video on YouTube. Kate is a writer and a mental health professional who has recently published two books that you will enjoy – Never Too Late and You Are Limitless. In these books you will find real-life…

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Episode 95: Walk, Don't Run; Gym Fright; Eating and Thanksgiving Tips

Adriana to appear on the Rhody Strength Podcast New York Marathon Congratulations Kayleigh Williamson!  Walk to End Alzheimer’s Gym Fright Part 2 Better with Dr. Stephanie Estima Take the emotion out of working out Emotional eating Colette Brown episode Thanksgiving tips 22 Too Many Veteran AJ Buck Kitten Yoga – December 9, 2023  10am at the Bristol Animal Shelter. Tickets can be purchased for…

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ReRun: Episode 81: Crystal Bui – More to Tell

Welcome to our first Journey of the Rhode Runner RERUN. I have some exciting news. The Journey of the Rhode Runner podcast will now be available on YouTube! Our first episode will be a classic – Episode 81 with Crystal Bui, which was originally posted in audio form on April 17, 2023. There may be some listeners who may not have caught that one yet. So, you can listen to the audio version here, or…

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Episode 46: The Lost Boys; Halloween Candy and Memories

The gang is back after a long summer and fall hiatus! We have a fun conversation about the 1987 classic movie, The Lost Boys. We also talk about the body switching genre, Halloween candy, and the necessity of St. Louis children to have a comedy set list ready if they want candy on Halloween.

Del can be found on the show 80s at 8 on 91.1 WEDM FM as well the 80s at 8 Facebook page where he posts 80s news.

And you can follow Return to the 80s at:

rtt80s.com Find Return to the ’80s on Facebook Twitter:  @returntothe80s Email: returntothe80s@gmail.com

Also, you can subscribe to the Return to the ’80s podcast on

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Episode 94: Book Launch and Gym Fright

– Adriana’s Book Launch – Gym Fright – Worrying about how you look – Body Image – 22 Too Many: Amanda Sheldon This episode’s 22 Too Many veteran Amanda Sheldon Get Adriana’s book on Amazon, and leave a positive review In addition, you can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube:��Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the code SOUL20 for 20% off You can…

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Episode 93: Limitless Healing and Wellness with Colette Brown

We are thrilled to introduce you to Colette Brown! Colette is a personal wellness advocate. Her passion for wellness came from her own experience with being “unwell” for over 20 years. Once she found the solution to her health issues, she embraced a new lifestyle and is passionate about sharing her knowledge in helping others with radical transformation. On this episode, Colette shares her story…

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Episode 92: Tunnel to Towers 2023 Recap

– Adriana’s Book Launch Party – 10/21/23 5:00 pm La Piñata in Warren, RI RSVP at adriana@soulfriendyoga – Tunnel to Towers 5k Recap – Sonder – SpotHero – parking – F & M Café and Restaurant – 1803 NYC – 22 Too Many Aaron Weaver In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Military Vets Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 48171, Cumberland, NC 28331. Condolences can be made online at…

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Episode 91: Adriana Ferns - Fitness to Freedom

This is a very special episode as our own Adriana Ferns is now a published author. Her memoir, Fitness to Freedom: Find Health and Self While Incarcerated is now available on Amazon. In this episode we talk all about the book – from the events leading to Adriana’s incarceration, falling down to rock bottom, then working her ass off to get physically and mentally fit, and inspiring others to do…

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Episode 90: Finish for a Guinness Recap; Tunnel to Towers; ADHD

– Finish for a Guinness Recap – Next up: Tunnel to Towers – Sunday, September 24, 2023 – Update on Adriana’s ankle – Mindful in Minutes podcast featuring Kelly Smith (@YogaForYouOnline) – Laser and Shockwave therapy – Adriana is a published author! You can find Adriana at: Instagram  @SoulFriendYoga email: adriana@soulfriendyoga YouTube: Adriana Ferns Soulfriendyoga.com – Use the…

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Episode 89: Run for Their Lives Recap with Eva Rogers

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, I completed State #12, of my 50-state journey, in North Carolina. Run for Their Lives took place in a nice town called Sanford. In this episode, Eva Rogers joins me once again, along with Adriana, and we recap the race as well as my weekend experience in Sanford. Enjoy the show! – Hot and Humid – San-Lee Park – CARA – Shelter tour – Jeremy Jackson the DJ – Black…