The Power Playlist! with Mark Pougatch

In this special episode of RunPod, host Jenny Faulkner interviews ITV football and rugby presenter Mark Pougatch about his workout playlist. Pougatch reveals that his running playlist features 25 songs accumulated over 11 years, including iconic tracks from Eurythmics, David Bowie, A-ha, Oasis, and Blondie, indicating a nostalgic and structured listening preference. He expresses a preference for music while running, contrasting it with his podcast listening habits, which lean towards history and politics content rather than sports podcasts, as he experiences enough sports coverage in his professional life.

Pougatch also discusses the type of earphones he uses, opting for inexpensive options that provide comfort and simplicity. He touches on the importance of being able to hear the surroundings while running, suggesting he might consider bone-conducting headphones in the future.

The conversation moves to post-workout habits, where he humorously shares that a cup of tea is usually the first thing he consumes after exercising. He enjoys planning his post-workout meals, often looking forward to breakfast, especially during winter. The episode showcases his light-hearted yet insightful approach to fitness and his love for music and podcasts.