What is Beethoven's favorite fruit?

Ba-na-na-naaa. (Insert the music from Beethoven's Symphony No. 5).

We need the dramatic music for this one as Des and Kara dive deep into some serious topics, as only they can.

Ba-na-na-naaa.

Des and Kara talk about the misplaced anger against the BAA over Buzunesh Deba's unpaid prize money.

Ba-na-na-naaa.

Des and Kara discuss why the "Top American" moniker and prize pools might be counter-productive.

Ba-na-na-naaa.

Des and Kara dissect the Olympic qualifying standards and process from World Athletics.

Ba-na-na-naaa.

Des asks a curious question about the marathon.

Ba-na-na-naaa.

Des and Kara give you an Olipop top six(!), while discussing the merits of the various stages of banana ripeness in relation to the new Olipop banana cream flavor.

This one is tasty for sure. Now, go get 15% off on your Olipop order by using the code NOBODYASKEDUS at this link.

"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last." - Willy Wonka.

Sadly (or happily?) it didn't last...

In this episode, you learn a little bit more about me (the podcast editor and show-notes writer) and what it's like to be a third wheel to two of the best to ever do it. Mine is the wobbly wheel to be sure.

You learn about how my role in this project came to be including some "behind-the-scenes" stories from the very beginning. We answer "pressing" questions like:

• How did I get to know Des and Kara in the first place?
• How was the theme song chosen, especially in a period where Des and Kara were still feeling each other out?
• What's it like to run with Des at 5:15 am when she is going on 3 hours of sleep and sweating tequila through every pore?
• Are you still Texan if you've lost your accent and don't own cowboy boots?
• What does Willy Wonka have to do with any of it?

Then, we cover truly-pressing, nobody-asked-us topics such as the newly selected Kenyan marathon team and how Kosgei became the third wheel there. Gasp! Kara says the "N**e" word and shares some top-secret intel on the selection process, as we all daydream about how big and fun a Kenyan marathon trials could be.

Plus naturally, you get our belated reaction to Beyonce's new album. It's not quite the TSwift level of discussion, but Jolene and Dolly and Miley all get appropriate mentions.

We finish with the Oiselle "Underbird" segment of the week and a "Top 4" that you won't want to miss if you care at all about the NAU word contest.

Now go use the code NOBODY10 at oiselle.com for 10% off on your first order. Do it for the pod while I happily slink off into the background again.

Yes, it's been a long fortnight since the last Nobody Asked Us episode, but Taylor needed the space and so did we.

This episode starts innocently enough with an off-the-rails intro and then Des and Kara reveal the clandestine use of four contest words in past episodes. Kara illicitly tried to throw you off on the last one, but one lucky winner still figured it out. Thus, this episode brings two new words if you are ready to play their little game.

Before they dig into Boston and wish London "farewell," they give their freshy fresh thoughts on THE new double album, including the torturous decision of choosing a podium from the 31 songs.

In the running world, we must ask ourselves was (the Trials in) Florida the drug or was it Boston after all? Plus, Des and Kara answer... "How could Hellen Obiri occupy such rare air?" and "Why didn't Sisay Lemma self-implode after taking it out so early?" and "What are the implications for the Kenya marathon team and who will be the odd man out?"

The two then w̶a̶d̶e̶ cannonball into the great uniform debate with answers that might surprise you. And don't you worry folks, no one is taking out Des's teeth.

This one wraps with another "Underbird" segment presented by Oiselle, and of course, an Olipop Top 5 talking about books, bourbon, and boys. There are no touchdowns necessary; the alchemy between Des and Kara is real!

Don't forget to check out these opportunities mentioned in the episode:

• Use code NOBODY10 for 10% off at oiselle.com for some amazing running apparel from Kara's sponsor!
• Get a free COROS accessory with your watch purchase (code: NOBODYASKED). Just add your favorite accessory to your cart–a band, piece of apparel, and more–and use code NOBODYASKED at checkout. Des and Kara’s COROS watch of choice is the COROS Pace 3: https://glnk.io/0mjrp/at-corosglobal.
• Use Des and Kara's Olipop link to help support the podcast. Click here.
• Participate in the word contest by posting your picks for this week's two secret words on YouTube or Instagram. Winners might have a chance to pick the next two secret words!