Endurkasts

Endurkasts are a category of audio programs focused on endurance in its broadest sense. These programs, typically produced as podcasts or online broadcasts, examine long-duration performance, persistence, and resilience across physical, cognitive, and logistical domains. They commonly feature interviews with athletes, coaches, scientists, and organizers; narrative investigations of endurance events; and discussions of training, nutrition, psychology, gear, and strategy.

Formats vary from interview-driven episodes to serialized documentaries, with some programs publishing long-form, multi-part journeys or live-event coverage. Episode lengths range from short 20–30 minutes to extended hours, often designed to follow a gradual arc of preparation, challenge, and recovery. Production tends to emphasize sound design and first-person storytelling to convey pacing, fatigue, and breakthrough moments.

Origins and adoption: The term began appearing in fitness and media circles in the 2010s as endurance sport communities expanded beyond traditional coverage. The rise of ultrarunning, triathlon, cycling, and adventure racing contributed to a demand for in-depth explorations of endurance narratives and the science underpinning performance.

Impact and reception: Endurkasts are valued for providing practical training insights, evidence-based discussion, and motivation through the depiction of perseverance. Critics note that some programs prioritize storytelling and length over accessibility and that claims should be supported by expert sources.

Related categories include sports podcasts, science communication podcasts, and adventure media.