The Legend of the Death Race Podcast

50 Stories. One Legendary Race.

The Legend of the Death Race Podcast was a journey into the minds of the wildest endurance athletes to ever crawl through barbed wire, carry logs up mountains, and flirt with the edge of human potential. Hosted by Tony Matesi—Death Race finisher, author, coach, and connoisseur of Type 2 fun—this podcast explored what it really means to “chase death.”

Born from the book that started it all, this podcast ran for 50 episodes, capturing the raw, unfiltered stories of fellow Death Racers from around the world. Originally intended as bonus chapters that didn’t fit in the book, these conversations quickly evolved into something greater—a living archive of the grit, chaos, and brilliance that defines the Death Race experience.

You’ll hear tales from the mountains of Vermont to the volcanoes of Mexico, filled with insights on mental toughness, physical resilience, and the weird rituals we endurance freaks adopt in the name of growth.

While the podcast is no longer in production, every episode remains available as a timeless resource for those curious (or crazy) enough to follow in our muddy footsteps.

🎧 Listen anytime. Be inspired always.
🪓 No new episodes—but every story still kicks ass.