“ It Runs Deep” dives into the deeper, more personal side of athletics. It would give runners, athletes, and everyday people the space to share the struggles behind their stories—mental health battles, personal challenges, injuries, illness and breakthroughs.
Sometimes faith isn’t loud. Sometimes it runs quietly beside you.
If you had told me a few years ago that a Catholic Sister would quietly join our Varsity running group under a different name, I wouldn’t have believed you. Sister Regina of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist came back to Baton Rouge to live outside formal ministry — and to face parts of her past. Her connection to me “runs deep”. I used to train with her father, Bernie — a fun,wild, talented, complicated man whose life took some hard turns. For more than a year, I knew her simply as Britt, a steady presence in our running community. Only later did I learn she was a Sister. After a few years of confronting family history and healing old wounds, she’s now returning to her Sisters in Connecticut.
This conversation was recorded the week before she goes back.
13 Jan 2026
Besides the Run Let's Have Some Fun
A quick 15 minute episode highlighting all the fun opportunities for runners and spectators at the upcoming Louisiana Marathon.
1 Jan 2026
Adventures in the Wild with Eli Todaro
If you’re looking for some new-year inspiration, meet Eli Todaro. A member of the COVID Class of 2020, Eli spent much of his time online gaming — and he was good enough to make money doing it. But he was also 30 pounds heavier than he is today, and his parents challenged him to make a change. What followed was a powerful transformation. This is Eli’s story — and how he became who he is today.
12 Dec 2025
Garret Graves Crossover Conversation with Alligator Shoes
When the boys from Baton Rouge - Garret and Michael take a road trip to Washington, DC - in Garret’s shiny new Toyota truck - with a Coca Cola license plate...it set a hugely successful political career in motion. Graves talks about the community, career and his future in politics.
23 Oct 2025
It Runs Deep: Fear of the Unknown with Peyton McMahon
Peyton appeared on American Idol making it to Hollywood Week. He shared the stage with Kelly Clarkson.
Meet Peyton Mc Mahon
His music reflects his life, his emotions, and his journey. And, as it turns out, he’s also a serious runner — a two-time Boston Marathon qualifier
17 Oct 2025
HILLAR MOORE CROSSOVER CONVERSATION WITH ALLIGATOR SHOES
In a “It Runs Deep”/“Alligator Shoes” crossover podcast we have look at both the deep and light side of EBR District Attorney, Hillar Moore.
Hillar grew up in a mixed-race neighborhood, might’ve had a little too much fun his freshman year, loved the 25-cent beers at the Brass Rail, and joined the LSU Rugby team just because it looked “fun.” Maybe it’s all those experiences that shaped the empathetically tough District Attorney he’s been for East Baton Rouge Parish these last sixteen years.
Today he’s among the most respected public servants in the state.
10 Oct 2025
It Runs Deep: Live Your Energy Not Your Age - Coach Pete Boudreaux
Most It Runs Deep podcasts have focused on the deeper side of runners and walkers — the part people don’t always see, and how moving their feet helps them move through life. But this one’s a little different. Today, I’m sitting down with someone who’s already had an incredible run — as an athlete, a coach, and a person.
Coach Pete Boudreaux has made a lasting impact on thousands of lives.
And now, as he and I both find ourselves in new seasons, we’re talking about how to keep showing up, keep adapting, and keep finding joy as the miles — and the years — keep rolling on.
31 Aug 2025
It Runs Deep Dr. Terry Ellis
Dr. Terry Ellis spent decades guiding others as a beloved Baptist minister—until life’s challenges led him into an addiction that nearly cost him everything. Now years in recovery, he’s using his story to help others…and finding strength and resilience in the miles of a marathon.
10 Aug 2025
It Runs Deep: Joey Lee
Joey Lee is an ultra-creative professional and accomplished triathlete! We first met when he walked into Dream Silk Screens to register for a race…and drop a hint for a job. That was 1993! From there, he soared in the advertising world, landing at a top Jackson, MS agency—where he also met his future wife, Allison. Just a few years into their marriage, Allison was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. For two years, the couple traveled the country seeking the best treatments, but heartbreakingly, Allison passed away. How do you cope and move on when you are so young and newly wed? Will you ever find love again? How did running help him work through his grief?
2 Aug 2025
It Runs Deep -Walker Higgins
Walker Higgins is one of the toughest endurance athletes on the planet—finishing grueling races like the 135-mile Badwater through Death Valley and the legendary 153 Miles Spartathlon in Greece. But his path wasn’t always paved with finish lines. As early as high school Walker found himself battling addiction. At 16 he hit rock bottom with an accidental LSD overdose. That he began the climb back—not just to sobriety, but to building a life of purpose and discipline. Today, he’s not only a world-class ultramarathoner, but also a successful entrepreneur and an example of what true endurance is about!
20 Jul 2025
IT RUNS DEEP EPISODE 4: GENE TODARO
Gene Todaro—a man who grew up in the rhythm of the restaurant world, following his family’s footsteps into Marcello’s Italian and eventually opening his own spots in Baton Rouge then the heart of New Orleans' vibrant food scene. But with the late nights and hard living came a cost. Now, Gene's story has taken a sharp turn. He’s transformed his lifestyle and his mindset—one healthy step at a time. This is a story of reinvention, resilience, and finding balance after burnout.
17 Jul 2025
It Runs Deep: Kim Charles
Kim Charles got married hoping for the usual marriage, kids, the whole dream. But after years of trying to get pregnant, the stress and heartbreak took a toll, and the marriage ended. That’s when she turned back to running. She told her running buddy, Mary Raines that it was time to make new friends and had seen the Varsity group running around the lakes. She decided that was where she was going to make her new friends - never realizing would become lifelong friends – a new kind of family. These days, Kim’s life looks very different: she’s married to her high school sweetheart, has kids, and grandkids. Kim somehow finds the time to crush 100-mile ultra races and run back-to-back marathons with her friend Becky Bokun.
12 Jul 2025
It Runs Deep: Pat Fellows
Pat Fellows is an business person, athlete and coach who’s spent decades pushing his limits — always bringing positive energy to the party. But behind that energy was a quiet struggle. Then came something he never expected: he needed a heart pacemaker. For most people, that would be the end of running/racing. But not Pat. He realized that running and training were the part of his life that kept him the most even. It allowed him to realize much of the good he brought to his life were born out of the struggles.
5 Jul 2025
Donny Boudreaux
Donny Boudreaux shares his experiences with depression and the positive impact of running as he speaks with Jenni Hulburt in this interview.
2 Jul 2025
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