Show overview
Crack A Brew With AJW has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 115 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 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 57 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 3 days ago, with 17 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 115 episodesMo Livermore and Shannon Weil - A Western States History Lesson
Ann Trason - Her Legacy at Western States and Thoughts for the Future Ann
AJW Unplugged: The 2026 Western States Episode
Brian Morrison: Heartbreak at the 2006 Western States 100 and the 20 Year Healing Process
Zach Miller - Western States Training, 12 Years Between Golden Tickets and A Run Down Memory Lane
Jeff Mogavero: East Coast Upbringing, Discovering a Love of the Trails, and the 2026 Western States 100
Hannah Allgood: Training, Racing and Her Return to Western States
Holly Ranson: Golden Ticket Chase, Australian Trail Running Scene, and Hopes and Dreams Going into Western States.
AJW 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