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Running races is one thing. Agreeing on grits? That might be the bigger challenge.

In Episode 58 of the Hot Ashes Podcast, Lee, TK, and the crew settle in at George’s Cigars in Swansboro, NC, for race stories, strong food opinions, and the usual arguments around the table.

Cody joins us to celebrate the shop’s runners and talk about his Yellowstone and Grand Teton race plans. We get into race-day etiquette, fueling, charity races, and what makes people pay good money to put themselves through another finish line.

Then the conversation heads toward food: local restaurants, pizza, ramen, mushrooms, and a grits debate that picks up when Parker drops in ahead of her 21st birthday. Lee also shares the story of trying reindeer heart in Norway.

Along the way: what it takes to put on a band gig, Penny’s latest outfits, texting versus calling, and why this podcast could use a producer.

Pick a side in the comments: grits—yes or no? And runners, what’s your biggest race-day pet peeve?

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Cigars, drinks, and the weekend
01:57 Celebrating the shop’s runners
03:23 Race fees, medals, and getting hooked
04:27 Texts, calls, and Cody’s late arrival
08:30 Beard-growing plans
10:43 Allergies and the upcoming band gig
11:17 Cape Carteret Fall Festival
16:13 Penny’s new outfits
17:52 Camera trouble and the search for a producer
19:27 What goes into a band gig—and setting a rate
21:33 A tough night performing and October birthdays
24:27 Beer history, ramen, and takeout
25:20 Pizza, coffee, and food that’s too hot
28:08 Remembering an early podcast episode
32:50 Cody joins: race accomplishments and charities
35:47 Yellowstone and Grand Teton race plans
37:23 Disney’s Goofy Challenge
38:34 Race winners and unbelievable running paces
45:20 Race etiquette and runners’ pet peeves
52:34 Race-day fueling and hydration
53:42 Parker joins: birthday plans and the great grits debate

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