Listener sentiment
Listeners remain overwhelmingly positive about "Nobody Asked Us," with Des Linden and Kara Goucher earning consistent praise for their natural chemistry, insider expertise, and unfiltered humor. Reviewers frequently describe feeling like they are running alongside two friends, and many credit the podcast with deepening their appreciation for professional track and field — including converts who say the show turned them into dedicated running fans. The hosts' Olympic and Trials coverage continues to be singled out as a high point, and listeners value the rare prominence of two women's voices in a male-dominated sports media landscape. A modest but recurring thread of criticism has emerged alongside the enthusiasm: several listeners feel the show has leaned too heavily into personal and family content — particularly updates on Kara's son Colt's running career and Colorado high school athletics — at the expense of broader professional running discussion and race analysis. One reviewer was bluntly put off by what they saw as a turn toward defending "bros" and hobby-adjacent topics. These critiques remain a small minority, but they reflect a desire among a segment of the audience for the podcast to stay closer to its elite-running-analysis roots. On balance, the dominant signal is strong listener loyalty built on authenticity, expertise, and the hosts' genuinely entertaining friendship.
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Summary generated Jul 25, 2026
