RUNNING REPORT
Hosted by RUNNING REPORT
A media channel where host Joshua Potts reacts to the latest news, results, and social media buzz in track and field.
This is a solo-hosted YouTube channel providing commentary on professional and high school track and field. Host Joshua Potts reacts to recent meet results, social media controversies, and broader cultural trends within the sport, aiming to frame running with the same seriousness as mainstream sports.
“The show's explicit mission to cover running "for the culture" provides a unique perspective that centers on athlete narratives and social media discourse, rather than just race statistics.”
Who hosts this show
Running Report is a YouTube channel and media outlet hosted by Joshua Potts, a former collegiate runner and current MileSplit editor. The show is self-described as being "produced for and by the culture," aiming to elevate track and field coverage to the level of major American sports. It primarily features solo commentary on recent meets and social media trends, but also includes content from the "2 Black Runners" podcast, which Joshua co-hosts with his brother and fellow competitive runner, Aaron Potts.
Credentials & credits
- MileSplit West Regional Editor
- Journalism degree from Cal State Fullerton
- Former collegiate runner (Cal State Northridge, Mt. SAC)
- Former high school coach (Norco High School)
- Founder of Running Report and 2 Black Runners podcast
Other ventures
- 2 Black Runners (podcast)
- Roosey Project (original high school YouTube channel)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01ATHLOS was Amazing BUT 1 Problem | Internet Reacts to ATHLOSSep 28, 2024 · 20 min
- 02Sha'Carri Gets Redemption | Internet Reacts to 2024 Prefontaine ClassicMay 27, 2024 · 20 min
- 03Secret to Why High School Track & Field Records Keep Falling!?!Apr 25, 2024 · 23 min
- 04
- 05
- 06Ranking Our Track & Field Favorites | Would Rather PR or Win??Apr 10, 2024 · 49 min
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01ATHLOS was Amazing BUT 1 Problem | Internet Reacts to ATHLOS
A detailed breakdown of a major new track event, analyzing its innovative broadcast style, high prize money, and cultural impact.
- 02Sha'Carri Gets Redemption | Internet Reacts to 2024 Prefontaine Classic
Deep dives into major storylines from a premier meet, including the Josh Kerr vs. Jakob Ingebrigtsen rivalry and Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback narrative.
- 03Secret to Why High School Track & Field Records Keep Falling!?!
Combines on-the-ground interviews with a compelling theory about the recent explosion in high school talent, showcasing the show's unique analytical lens.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is not a standard interview format. When host Joshua Potts does conduct interviews, they are brief, on-the-ground intercepts at track meets. He asks direct, performance-focused questions immediately after a race, reacting with high energy to the athlete's recent accomplishment.
Primarily a solo-host commentary show where Joshua Potts records reaction-style videos, often screen-sharing social media posts and video clips. Episodes occasionally include short, on-the-ground interviews from track meets, but it is not a dedicated long-form interview show.
Questions RUNNING REPORT keeps coming back to
3 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when RUNNING REPORT reaches for it.
controversy
1- Q.01
“You think people lose races on purpose?”
Used to challenge a fan's skeptical comment and defend the integrity of elite athletes.
mindset
1- Q.01
“You think this man sandbagged?”
Asked rhetorically to express disbelief at a fan theory about a top athlete intentionally underperforming.
process
1- Q.01
“How did you feel after the race, and what does this tell you about your training?”
A typical post-race question asked on-site to connect an athlete's performance to their preparation and mindset.
Signature segments
- · "Running news produced for and by the culture."
- · "I'm Joshua Potts, Mr. Pottsible."
- · Stir the Potts (segment)
- · Reacting to the Internet
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
When interviews occur, they are typically with high-performing high school or elite athletes, caught for brief conversations immediately following a major performance at a track meet.
- Sadie Engelhardton Secret to Why High School Track & Field Records Keep Falling!?! / Sacrificing to Dream
- Braelyn Bakeron Secret to Why High School Track & Field Records Keep Falling!?!
- Christian Milleron Secret to Why High School Track & Field Records Keep Falling!?!
- Daniel Simmonson Secret to Why High School Track & Field Records Keep Falling!?! / Sacrificing to Dream
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show features on-screen ads from event broadcasts (e.g., DraftKings, Toyota) and the host analyzes their impact, but direct sponsorships of the Running Report channel itself are not explicitly stated in the evidence provided.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host?
- The primary host is Joshua Potts. He also co-hosts the '2 Black Runners' podcast, often featured on the channel, with his brother Aaron Potts.
- Is the show still active?
- The channel's YouTube history shows a publication gap after late 2024, suggesting it may be on hiatus or has an irregular, seasonal schedule. However, the associated '2 Black Runners' podcast has episodes from 2025 and 2026.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a mix of solo commentary reacting to recent track meets and social media buzz, and on-the-ground reports from events that sometimes include short athlete interviews.
- What is '2 Black Runners'?
- '2 Black Runners' is a podcast co-hosted by brothers Joshua and Aaron Potts that provides commentary on running culture and is a core part of the Running Report brand.
- What are the host's credentials?
- Joshua Potts is the West Regional Editor for MileSplit, has a Journalism degree from Cal State Fullerton, and is a former collegiate runner and high school coach.
- Where can I watch or listen?
- The primary content is on the 'RUNNING REPORT' YouTube channel. The '2 Black Runners' podcast is also available on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]RUNNING REPORT - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Introducing Joshua Potts as the MileSplit West Editormilesplit.com
- [03]In Conversation with Joshua and Aaron Potts, Running Report - Tracksmithtracksmith.com
- [04]The Running Report - Joshua and Aaron Potts - Live Run Boundlessliverunboundless.com
- [05]2 Black Runners - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [06]2 Black Runners on Spotifypodcasters.spotify.com
- [07]Joshua Potts - CSUN Athletics Biogomatadors.com
- [08]Turning the Tables: 2 Black Runners Podcast Hosts Talk Running, Track and Field - Runner's Worldrunnersworld.com
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