Episode
Brendan O’Meara: The Front Runner
- Podcast
- Without Compromise
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- Oct 1, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 2955
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Summary
In this episode of Without Compromise , we sit down with award-winning journalist, author, podcaster, and Athletic Brewing ambassador, Brendan O’Meara to talk about his book The Front Runner: The Story of Steve Prefontaine . Through vivid storytelling, O’Meara brings to life the grit, charisma, and uncompromising drive of one of America’s most iconic sports figures. We explore Prefontaine’s rise from small-town Oregon to the world stage, his rebellious approach to competition, and the enduring lessons his life offers about passion, purpose, and refusing to settle. Brendan has been a longstanding ambassador for Athletic Brewing, and hosts the Creative Nonfiction Podcast. You can learn more about him and his work at brendanomeara.com