Aug 15, 2026 · 26 min · 12 segments
Ultrarunner and *The Pain Cave* author Rafael Hidalgo reveals what a 100-mile race through the Alps taught him about pain, purpose and finding strength when your mind is telling you to stop.
Rafael HidalgoGuest
Brad SmithHostLadies and gentlemen, [upbeat rock music] this is No BS with Brad Smith, the podcast, baby.
He's the man here to change everything.
Oh.
Or maybe he's here to change absolutely [beep] nothing.
Time to cut the BS.
Let's go.
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Ladies and gentlemen, [upbeat rock music] this is No BS with Brad Smith, the podcast, baby.
He's the man here to change everything.
Oh.
Or maybe he's here to change absolutely [beep] nothing.
Time to cut the BS.
Let's go.
