Podcast Rust Belt

Nick & Charlie dive into the week 13, NFL matchups and talk Fantasy Football playoffs. Plus coaches getting fired, Joe Flacco the Cleveland Brown, and The Steelers new look offense. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

Week 12, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and a whole bunch of mediocrity. Join us as we discuss the Browns/Steelers aftermath, the firing of Matt Canada, and actually give thanks for the Detroit Lions. P.S. Go Buckeyes! Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

The Cleveland Browns host the Pittsburgh Steelers in this week 11 matchup in the NFL and this game could mean the division. Can the Browns win without Deshaun Watson? Was Nick's prediction on DTR accurate? Plus the Trip Around the League and Fantasy Nuggets. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

The NFL season is headed into week 10 and the Rivals deliver an updated Top 5/Bottom 5 with a lot of new names. Plus Fantasy Nuggets, the Trip Around the League, and Nick has a special message for Mike Greenberg. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

NFL week 9 is here, and boy, the QB's starting this week, are, well... stink. We also review the trade deadline, the coaching hot seat, and take our trip around the league. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

We're almost halfway through the NFL season and the trade deadline looms. We explore potential landing spots for trade bait, drop some fantasy nuggets, and of course take our trip around the league. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

This week all three of the boys sit down and discuss the chaos that was the first weeks of October. Andrew ran Chicago and Columbus back to back, and had pretty amazing experiences at both. Matt's wife made moldy pasta, and Matt and Adam are acting like the Browns won the Super Bowl.

THE RUST BELT RIVALS ARE BACK. We talk Steelers, Browns, take our Trip Around the League, drop Fantasy Nuggets, and have a whole lot of fun! Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

We're about 25% of the way through the NFL season and we dish out some quarter season awards for on the field and in fantasy. Plus we take our trip around the league, talk Cooper and Puka combos, and Nick comes to a wild conclusion. Bonus... Big Announcement Possibly in the Works Support the show Nick on Instagram…

Nick heads into week 5 with his updated Top 5 / Bottom 5 and drops some Fantasy Nuggets during the Trip Around the League. Plus, is it time to start tanking as a Steelers fan to get one of the top QBs in next year's draft? Nick explains his thoughts. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

This week the three dudes sit down and discuss a ton of good stuff. Recapping their athlete's performances (and Adam's! - and Matt's?) at the Akron Marathon, we get to hear some truly cool stories from the best day of the year in Akron. The schedule is packed though, as Andrew and athlete Erica head to Chicago - so we preview that as well.…

We're headed into the NFL's week 4 matchups that feature a game in England, the high-powered Dolphins in Bill's Mafia, and the newest Kansas City Chief's fan. Plus all the Fantasy Nuggets or your fantasy football lineups. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

Over the past 18 months, Adam and Andrew have found adventure in running. Traveling to different destinations to race and even spectate, it has given running a new spin and level of enjoyment and meaning. As we continue to return to normal post pandemic, are you open to taking adventures in running?

Nick is flying solo on this episode as he takes the trip around the league and gives his picks and fantasy nuggets. Plus, there's no reason to panic if your team hasn't looked good, and the Nick Chub injury just flat-out stinks. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

After a monumental start to the NFL season, That Football Show gives there way too early Top 5/ Bottom 5 and of course talk about the Aaron Rodgers injury. Plus it's rivalry week, and the old Rust Belt Rivalry gets heated. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

It's Here! The 2023 NFL season is officially underway and the IR is already getting crowded. We take our Trip Around the League giving you our picks, predictions, and of course, Fantasy Nuggets! Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

It's RACE WEEK! And Andrew is heading to Erie this weekend to test his training, and go for that coveted and elusive Boston Qualifier. What's the mindset after battling injury in July and coming back slowly? Listen and find out!

This week we continue the rotation of co-hosts, and Matt and Adam fly solo, giving Andrew the week off. As they elude to it in the beginning, the one to keep them on topic is off, so these dudes just cover every topic they can think of. From elite men's marathoning, to Browns drafting, to Matt's wife running a half mile loop 40 times for a long run…

That Football Show is back with the American Football Conference preview. Join Nick, Simon, and Charlie as they go division by division with predictions, fantasy nuggets, and of course, some Steelers and Browns rivalry talk. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

This week Andrew and Matt discuss a new unwelcome journey for Matt. He's switching to training for the 9-9-9 challenge at a Guardians game, and it involves plenty of Busch NA Beer.

That Football Show previews the NFC divisions by division. Is the East the best? Is the South the worst? And has the North become the most exciting? Plus Fantasy Nuggets of which players in each division to keep an eye on during your fantasy draft. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

The Rust Belt Rivals are back... well, sort of. It's a brand new season and a brand new look and feel. Join Nick, Simon, and Charlie for their look at the upcoming Fantasy Football season. Plus they talk about the state of the running back in the NFL. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

Sometimes in running, things come up and derail your training. Family, life, work, injury... you name it. If you're focused simply on a 16 week training block, things may seem bleak. But if you focus on consistency even when training is over, you can rest more easily and bounce back more quickly.We talk through Andrew's current issues on this most …

She's been with us thrice, and this time was just as fun as the previous ones. Tina Ryee is instrumental in bringing the USATF Women's 6k Championships to Canton, Ohio. And we couldn't be more excited to sit and talk with her about her journey in health, and making this race a reality including some of the biggest stars in women's athletics.…

For the first time ever, we are the three coaches of Rust Belt Running recording together. We welcome Matt with open arms and discuss all things running this week. From PLX Adult Track Night, to EagleUp and wolf tattoos, to training for a single mile race. We pack a lot into an hour here, and are very excited for what is next. Be sure to go to rust…

This past weekend, all three of us joined the Wolfpack to take on the 8 man relay at EagleUp 100. While we didn't get to sit with everyone, we all had a great time, and got to talk to some awesome people along the way. Friendship, miles, and beers are weekends like this are all about, and we were successful in all of that.…

Well this is new. New member of the team, Coach Matt Martin, joins Andrew to talk about recovering from race day. How long should you take? What should you look for when you come back? There's a bunch to unpack, and Matt's first episode packs a punch and gives us a ton of off-season information.

This week the boys really go off on people who can use turn lanes effectively. Seriously guys, it's not that hard. Andrew sets a new personal best in the half by shocking the world and showing up to Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. Also... we welcome a new coach to the team. The man, the myth the legend M......…

The 2023 NFL schedule has just been announced and the Rivals take a "way too early" trip around the league picking some marquee matchups. Plus the NFL Draft has come and gone. Who won? Who lost? And who made us just laugh out loud... it was the Raiders, as usual. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

Sometimes we don't get the results we trained for. It can be a difficult prospect facing that, feeling like you wasted weeks and months, but there is a healthier approach. This week we discuss this after Andrew's performance at the Glass City Half Marathon.

It's Draft Day, and Nick gives a little extra bonus talk on the individuals that will become NFL players this weekend. Circle the names and keep an eye on some of these guys you may not know. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

What else is there to say about this one? We recap the festivities of our trip to Boston for the Marathon.

It's draft time! The magical time of year when every team still has hope for the future. Join the Rivals as they deliver their 1st round mock draft, talk predictions, and prospects as they get ready to enter the war room! Carolina is on the clock. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

This is a banner episode, our last without a Boston Marathoner. This week Adam let’s us in on his training, and what he expects from himself on the journey from Hopkington to Boston. We also take some time to predict the professional podiums.

After covid derailed her bid at finishing six stars in 2020, Erica Gennaro finally got there in March. With completing London in 2022 and then Tokyo in 2023 Erica achieved those elusive stars to complete the Abott World Marathon Majors. We've been there on much of her journey, and we are so glad she shared her experience with us.…

This week the boys cover a range of topics. They recap their fun night out on St Patrick's day, where they may have done Irish car bombs. Andrew gets real hot on people running while they're sick. And then we discuss baseball. It is really awesome that the boys predicted based on the previous playoff format and not the current 3 wild card team form…

The Rivals drop by on Opening Day to give a quick recap on the NFL Free Agency, the Lamar Jackson saga, and Aaron Rodgers. Plus the 2-minute drill returns as Simon and Nick check in with the Browns and Steelers. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

With Adam traveling for Boston, the boys dig back on some of their experience with traveling for other races. They give some of their advice with dealing with a new city, strangers, and groups of people during a race weekend. Staying focused on your race, yet enjoying the city you are in. Traveling for races is meant for making memories in a cool c…

This week the boys take some time to sit down and check in on each other. Boston is closing in, so it's time to see how Adam's training is going. Andrew talks about working through a bit of a wall and bummer running week he had, and how he bounced back.

Time to put last season to bed and start looking ahead... hey that rhymed. The Rivals take a long look at the Raven's franchise tag on Lamar Jackson, The Giants. Aaron Rodgers, talk combine and even give some free agency predictions. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

This week the boys talk about how they have learned to run easy runs... well... easy! Incorporating easy runs into your training is essential to hitting big goals. But it isn't always as easy as it sounds. We got some advice for that. Also, we go through the benefits of learning this craft.

This week the boys sit down to discuss dress rehearsal long runs. How do we approach mimicking race day, and why is it important? Then they totally dovetailed, unintentionally, into a long discussion on various nutrition needs. This episode is packed with great information for the finals weeks and months leading to spring goal races.…

This week, we sit down with Mark Freeman to discuss the Ideal Time Inventory. This is a practice that goes beyond scheduling, and allows you to see where you may be devoting more time than you should be. Finding time for running and working out can be difficult. Making time for family and friends and rest can be difficult. This exercise with Mark i…

It's Super Bowl week and the Rivals are giving you their picks (although one of them can't seem to make up his mind) plus their prop bets and party menu for the big game. Plus they pay respect to Lebron James and talk about other sports records that will never be beaten. Support the show Nick on Instagram…

January is over, and before we know it our spring races will be upon us. This week we sit down and take some time to go over the first month of the year. Coaching has been awesome. Training has been great! Andrew's health... surprise surprise.

It's the week before the Super Bowl and the Rivals take a look back at Championship weekend and the Eagle's dominance and the "Chiefs Conspiracy." Plus tough break for the Bengals, TJ Watt, the Pro-Bowl, and even a little trivia. Support the show Nick on InstagramOleh Nick Angelo & Simon Siegel

It's the AFC & NFC Championship Game weekend and Nick and Charlie give their predictions for the game as well as take a look back at the divisional round. They also question the Jets new coaching hire as well as the Cowboys game-ending Annexation of Puerto Rico formation. Support the show Nick on Instagram…

This week the boys sit down and talk about one of their favorite activities... SLEEP! It is one of the keys for solid training with any RBR athlete, and we offer some advice, science, and where to bend the rules on getting good sleep.

After some coaching moves and questionable coaching decisions, the Rivals recap a crazy and entertaining Super Wild Card Weekend & look ahead to the upcoming Divisional Round. Plus some Tom Brady talk, Is Mike Evans underrated, and some Derek Jeter discussion too. Listen to LeClercs Album "I Am LeClerc" Produced by Rust Belt Rival Nick Angelo Suppo…

This week we sit down with the Race Director from the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio, Clint McCormick. Clint takes us through the journey of racing in the 90s, taking a head position for "the Club" and GCM, and then guiding a race through a pandemic. Glass City was one of the first bigger events to take place in 2021, and they pulled it off wh…