Show overview
Crack A Brew With AJW has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 107 episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 13th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 9 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Scott Warr.
From the publisher
Runner and Coach Andy Jones-Wilkins talks with trail running athletes, coaches and race directors about topical subjects. Each episode features a beverage and will last as long as it typically takes to leisurely enjoy the beverage.
Latest Episodes
View all 107 episodesAJW Unplugged: History and Reflection on the Golden Ticket Series, Cocodona Thoughts and Predictions, and a Personal Update
Sarah Lavender Smith: Running into Middle Age, Balancing Running and Life and Turning the Mic on AJW
Jacob Banta: Golden Tickets, Western States, and Balancing Life on Both Sides of the Lens
Meg Eckert: Six Day World Record, Cocodona 250 and Balancing Long Trail Races with Longer Fixed Time Events.
S13 Ep 4Canyon Woodward - Unique Childhood, Grassroots Organizing and the Western States 100
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with North Carolina's Canyon Woodward to discuss his unique upbringing in the mountains of Western North Carolina, his career as a grassroots political organizer and his hopes for the future as he prepares for the 2026 Western States 100. Follow Canyon on instagram @canyonwoodward Learn about his organization Dirtroad Organizing here
S13 Ep 3Imogen Ainsworth - Her Athletic Upbringing, the Leadville 100, and Plans for 2026
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with Colorado based trail and ultrarunner Imogen Ainsworth to talk about her active upbringing in athletics, her incredible 2nd place finish at the 2025 Leadville 100 and her hopes and dreams going into her 2026 season. Follow Imogen on instagram @imogenainsworth
S13 Ep 2Anne Flower - Chasing Down Ann Trason, World Records and Western States Dreams
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Rookie of the Year Anne Flower. They discuss her assault on Ann Trason's Leadville Course Record, her world record 50 miler, and her Western States dreams going into the Black Canyon 100K Follow Anne on Instagram @_flowpow_ Check out our website!
S13 Ep 1Will Murray - Teaching, Running, and Remaining Calm in the Midst of the Chaos
In this first episode of Season 13 AJW cracks a brew with Will Murray, Rookie of the Year for 2025 and an all around great guy. Along the way they talk about the connection between teaching and running and how Will manages to stay so calm in the midst of the chaotic world of high level ultrarunning. Follow Will on Instagram @willmurray.run Check out our website.
S12 Ep 8AJW Unplugged: 2025 Predictions, Three Wishes for 2026, a Book Review, and a Personal Update.
In this special New Year's Day Episode of Crack a Brew with AJW we review our predictions from 2025, make three wishes for 2026, and launch a new book review feature as well as providing a personal update on training, racing, and all things in between. Follow AJW on instagram @ajoneswilkins
S12 Ep 7Finn Melanson: Special Year End Episode with Ultrarunner of the Year and other tributes
In this episode, for the 3rd consecutive year, AJW cracks a brew with Finn Melanson to discuss the year in ultrarunning. In addition to sharing their picks for these prestigious awards they also comment on rookie of the year, surprise of the year, most inspirational of the year, FKT of the year and best trail running film of the year. Check out Finn's excellent podcast here Follow Finn on Instagram @runsingletrack The Chase Trail Folk
S12 Ep 6Annie Hughes: Running Super Long From a Young Age, Returning from Injury, and Thoughts About Longevity in Ultrarunning
In this latest episode in the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with 27 year old trail runner Annie Hughes to discuss her passion for really long distance races, returning from injury, and her hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Follow Annie on instagram @annie.a.hughes
S12 Ep 5Caleb Olson: Training and Racing With a Young Family, Western States, and the Million Feet Challenge
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States Champion Caleb Olson to discuss training and racing with a young and growing family, his great story about receiving the coveted Western States Cougar trophy, and his pursuit of climbing 1,000,000 vertical feet in 2025. Follow Caleb on Instagram @calebolson123
S12 Ep 4Lila Gaudrault: Running the Rugged Beast Coast Trails, Balancing Running and Work, and Her Thoughts Ahead of Her First Time at the Cocodona 250
In this latest episode of the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with East Coast Crusher Lila Gaudrault to talk about her love of the East Coast Trail Running, how she balances running with a full-time health care job and her thoughts going into her first ever race "out west" The Cocodona 250! Follow Lila on Instagram @lilagaudrault
S12 Ep 3Cody Poskin: Running with Joy, Seeking Adventure, and Racing in China
In this episode AJW Cracks a Brew with 23 year old Missouri ultrarunner Cody Poskin to discuss his approach to training and racing, the youth movement in long distance running, and his experience running (and winning!) the Ultra Gobi 400K race in China. Follow Cody on Instagram @cody_poskin
S12 Ep 2Hans Troyer: Overcoming Rhabdo, Western States and His Upcoming Race at the JFK50
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 25 year old Hans Troyer to discuss his experiences with Rhabdomyolisis at the 2024 Black Canyon 100K, hist experience at his first Western States in 2025 and his hopes for the upcoming JFK 50. Follow Hans on Instagram @hanstroyer Check out the film "The Kid" right here
S12 Ep 1Kaylee Frederick: Running ultras as a teenager, finding her groove, and shocking the world at the World 24 hour Championships
In this first episode of the Youth Movement series AJW cracks a brew with 20 year old Kaylee Frederick of Pittsburgh, PA. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss running ultras at a young age, silencing the doubters, and surprising the field at the 24 Hour World Championships earlier this year. You can follow Kaylee on Instagram @frederick.kaylee
Andy and Shelly Jones-Wilkins: Javelina, Western States, and Sustaining a Healthy Relationship Through Three Decades of Ultrarunning
In this episode AJW hands the microphone to his son Logan to crack a brew with wife and mother Shelly Jones-Wilkins. In their conversation they discuss their recent experience at the Javelina Jundred, their 10 year run at the Western States 100, and some of the keys to sustaining a long term healthy relationship with ultrarunning as a big part of it. Not surprisingly, Shelly doesn't do social media You can follow Logan on Instagram @ljoneswilkins Your can follow AJW on Instagram @ajoneswilkins
S11 Ep 7Zach and Nicole Bitter: The Twists and Turns of Sharing a Life of Running
In this episode AJW cracks a brew with veteran ultrarunners Zach and Nicole Bitter. In their wide ranging conversation they discuss the trials and tribulations of sharing a life of running and some of their fondest memories of supporting one another in some of the sport's most competitive events. Follow Zach on Instagram @zachbitter Follow Nicole on Instagram @nkbitter
S11 Ep 6Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle: Parenting, Running, and the Changing Media Landscape in Trail Running
In this latest episode of the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with Leah Yingling and Mike McMonagle to discuss their new roles as parents to young Monte, how they balance both of their competitive running lives, and their unique roles in the ever changing trail running media landscape. Follow Leah on Instagram @leah_yingling Follow Mike on Instagram @shitinthewoods
S11 Ep 5Abby and Cordis Hall - Western States and the Fine Balance Between Running and Living
In this latest episode in the partnership series AJW cracks a brew with 2025 Western States winner Abby Hall and her husband Cordis to talk about their collective experience at Western States and how they successfully balance elite ultramarathon training with their busy lives. Follow Abby @abby.k.hall Follow Cordis @cordisimo