The newest show in the Drake Sports Media Podcast Network presented by Learfield catalog is now live. The first episode of the brand-new Drake Relays Podcast is available to video stream and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
 
About the Show
The Drake Relays Podcast is a general track and field program with a Blue Oval twist. The show will produce episodes year-round and touch on all things track and field through the lens of America's Athletic Classic.
 
Mark Freund, a veteran of television news, will serve as the Drake Relays Podcast host. Freund has a rich history of over 10 years on camera as a local sports reporter including six years right here in Des Moines at WHO13.
 
Content Calendar
The Drake Relays Podcast pilot episode is currently available to view and listen.
 
Two more episodes will be published next week ahead of the 2026 Drake Relays. This year's Drake Relays Athletes Hall of Fame inductees Sandi Morris and Sam Kendricks will join the program to chat about their illustrious careers and personal experiences in Des Moines. Morris' episode will be available on Monday, April 13 while Kendricks' will be on later in the week on Thursday, April 16.
 
The show will resume post-Relays with a to-be-determined publication schedule.

How to Experience the Drake Relays Podcast
Every episode will be broadcast live on the Drake Relays Facebook and Drake Athletics YouTube pages. Listeners can find the stream wherever podcasts are available, including The Varsity Network app.
 
If listening through The Varsity Network, make sure to search 'Drake Sports Media Podcast' to find the Drake Relays Podcast. Remember to follow and subscribe!