Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent
Fran Chiorando and Carlo Piscitello are both long time members of the Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) community. Join them each week for a humorous journey around the world of OCR and beyond (Sometimes its heavy on the beyond!). Race results? They share 'em. Upcoming races? They've got you covered. Community News? They break it. Curious how to say "Squirrel" in French? Oddly enough, that's in there too. You'll not only get the most up to date OCR news, you'll also be subjected to whatever else flies into their little squirrel brains while the other person is talking. So come join...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Dumpster Fire Edition!

We're only about a week away from World's Toughest Mudder, and Fran and Carlo are doing their best to remain focused. As you can imagine, they're doing a HORRIBLE job. This week they share who their dark horses are to snatch a podium spot at WTM. They also talk about the second part of their trip following WTM. Are you heading to the Spartan Ultra World Championships in France?? Maybe you'll see them there! Lots of fun and a little nonsense in this one, per usual...including some chat about The Beatles...and Carlo's challenge against last years WTM...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: All your UK questions answered.

In this week's episode, Fran breaks down ALL you need to know from the UK perspective regarding World's Toughest Mudder 2025. She'll tell you what to expect regarding the weather, she'll give you tips on what gear to bring (Hint: BRING ALL OF IT), and she'll break down how to drive in the UK when you're used to driving on the opposite side of the road. Our duo also chats a bit about Europe's Toughest Infinity, gives a little DEKA news, and of course some "Thoughts on Things". This is a fun and informative episode. So as always, come for...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Obstacle Innovation Edition!

In this week's episode, Fran and Carlo accidentally stumble upon the greatest idea for a new obstacle. For once, their random ramblings turn into something useful! Hopefully "Jack's Door" will be seen on a course some time soon. They also take some time to chat about Carlo's recent trip to Sweden, and his review of the @toughviking6072 event in Gothenburg. Along with some chatting about @ToughMudder 's Toughest Atlanta event, and the @SpartanRaceTube Ultra. Of course they add some "Thoughts on Things" to wrap up the episode, reflecting on periods of their life that they daydream about. As always, come for some news...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Pick Up Lines Edition!

Our distracted duo is BACK with another episode chock full of OCR news and other tidbits of fun! This week they share some new info regarding the WTM Friday night Community Dinner, and well as some news regarding requirements surrounding British Obstacle Sports memberships. They take a fun detour and chat a bit about horrible pick-up lines, and wrap things up with everyone's favorite "Thoughts on Things"! As always, come for some news...stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: World's Toughest Mudder GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Fran and Carlo are ALL over the map in this episode, but one thing that they do (eventually) accomplish...is announcing the winner of last episode's contest. One lucky winner will be getting a FREE entry into World's Toughest Mudder 2025! Did you enter?? It could be YOU! Give 'em a listen and find out!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: World's Toughest Mudder Q&A

This week Fran and Carlo sit down with WTM 2025 Race Directors Kate Wray and Matt Brooke, as they answer all kinds of different questions about what's to be expected at World's Toughest Mudder in the UK this June.
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The DEATH TO OCR?? Edition

This week Fran and Carlo tackle the most dreaded question making the rounds....IS OCR DEAD?? Some say yes, some say no. Fran and Carlo offer their like warm takes on that subject and more this week!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The Kitchen Sink Edition!

Good luck keeping up with Fran and Carlo this week! They venture all over the place from the jump. But they DO manage to share some kind words about the most recent Obstacle Running Adventures episode (https://www.instagram.com/obstaclerunningadventures/) where they talk about the first ever DEKA ATLAS (https://race.spartan.com/en/deka/atlas) that was hosted at Underdog Fitness (https://www.instagram.com/underdog.fitness.gym/). They also share some thoughts about the Dubai games, and all the interesting things that occurred at that event. They then take one last shot at some Premier League...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The Jack Goras Edition!

Never in our lives did we think we'd have an episode with so much Jack Goras content, but HERE WE ARE! This week we share some Community News (including Jack). We've got some Spartan news as well as some big stuff coming from DEKA. We then talk about Jack some more. We also check in on our Super Bowl pics, and Carlo's Champions League predictions. He also goes on a rant about people who don't like Super Bowl halftime shows. We've got a little bit of everything in this one. So as always, come for the news...but stay...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The P-Word Edition!

Fran and Carlo are BACK with another hilarious look at the OCR World through their oddly shaded lenses. This week they give a bit of a rundown on the newly announced DEKA Italia Series, as well as recognize a couple members of the community for their recent accomplishments. As always, they manage to delve on topic a lot, and almost find themselves in a bit of a political discussion. (We said ALMOST!!). Keeping the sports predictions alive, Fran shares her Super Bowl winner, while Carlo gets a crack at four more Premier League games!
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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The BOLD PREDICTION Edition

Join us this week as our hosts look back fondly on The Mettle Games, and all the festivities that surrounded the weelend in Kuwait! They also check in on how well Fran did at predicting the outcome of American Football playoff games...and the tables get turned on Carlo, as he now has to predict the outcome of upcoming Premier League games! They also manage to toss in some discussions about Transformers and other toys from their childhoods.
As always, come for some news...but stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: The METTLE GAMES Edition

Join us this week as our hosts preview The Mettle Games! With The OCR Report handling the livestream duties for this event, Fran and Carlo talk about the upcoming race in Kuwait, the OCR Report's coverage, and make some ridiculously misguided race predictions. They also share their new foreign language phrases that they've learned. During the Thoughts on Things segment, they talk about people who have had a positive impact on their live...and they wrap things up with Fran making NFL playoff predictions. A subject she knows absolutely NOTHING about! Oh...and don't forget about the Jack Goras 28...
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: SEASON 2 Kickoff edition!

Fran and Carlo are BACK! Kicking off Season 2 in style with news about the upcoming Mettle Games in Kuwait, along with some early hype regarding World's Toughest Mudder this June! They go heavy on the adjacent this week, and delve into wonderful ramblings about their favorite nicknames, as well as teachers from their past. This one is sure to keep you entertained. As always, come for ( a little) news...and stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 26: SEASON 1 FINALE

Happy Holidays from Fran and Carlo! This week our titanic twosome say goodbye to Season 1 with a rollicking rampage of fun and games! They talk a bit about all the madness of the Deka World Championships, and then wander off into a sea of Seasonal topics! Lots of laughs in this one, so be sure and stay tuned till the end. Thanks for riding along with us this year...we look forward to seeing you all again in early January!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode: Episode 25 The WE GOT JOKES Edition!

Join us this week as our tenacious tandem takes turns telling some of the dumbest jokes that they know! This episode is heavy on the ADJACENT, but they still manage to update you on what went down at the Dubai World Obstacle Championships as well as Hyrox Anaheim! There's some really fun tangents in this one, so be sure to listen all the way through...and as always, come for some news...and stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 24 The Kitchen Sink Edition!

This week our delightful duo cover a wide array of subjects! While they manage to chat a bit about the Spartan Beast Championships in Abu Dhabi, they also carry on about State Capitals, Wombats, Pygmy Hippos, and other oddities. Carlo shamelessly plugs his soon to be famous "cooking" channel, and we cheer on a member of the Tough Mudder Community as they dive deep into the political arena!
As always....some for some news, and stay for the laughs!Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 23 The Michael Jordan Edition!

This week's episode kicks off with a little Michael Jordan conspiracy theory, and quickly goes downhill from there! We got a couple race results for you, some talk about the upcoming Spartan Beast World Champs in UAE, and then some food talk! Lots of fun this week! As always, come for the news.....and stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 22: Worlds Toughest Mudder Recap Edition

Join us this week as Fran and Carlo share their thoughts on ALL THINGS Worlds Toughest Mudder! The highlights, the low lights, the things that made them laugh, the things that made them cry (okay, not really)...but really! Lots to cover in this episode about all the amazing experiences they had while spending the week at their favorte race, and the days after. So as always...listen for the news, stay for the laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 21 | Live from the WTM Community Dinner

This week was a special episode recorded at the World's Toughest Mudder Community Dinner! Fran and Carlo talk about all the pre race festivities and even manage to wrangle a couple of athletes to come chat with them. They talk with The Ultra OCR Man himself Evan Perperis, Women's elite contender (and show superfan!) Melissa Linden, as well as WTM Community stalwart, Melissa "Sharkbait" Dugan! The audio on this one isn't the best...but we did the best we could! As always....come for some news, and stay for the laughs.
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 20: Breaking Brunch Edition!

Join Fran and Carlo this week as they not only get each other (and YOU) SUPER HYPED for World's Toughest Mudder.....but they also share some BREAKING NEWS about the Awards Brunch that you won't wanna miss! Tune in all the way to the end, to ensure that you don't miss it!!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 19: World's Toughest Mudder Countdown Edition!

Join Fran and Carlo this week as their excitement builds with World's Toughest Mudder just a couple of weeks away. They share some race updates from Dallas and the UK, and speak on the race to be the 2024 Holy Grail Champion. In this week's Thoughts on Things, they delve into their parent's first dates, and celebrities they'd switch places with if possible. Spoiler: It's ALWAYS Paul Rudd. As always, come for some news...but stay for the laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 18: "Reunited and it feels so good!" Edition

Fran and Carlo are back from a work induced two week break, with lots to catch up on. Together they give you their perspectives on OCRWC and the Spartan 3k World Championships in Croatia, from the vantage point of someone who attended both events, and someone who watched it all from home! They also give a few updates on the World's Toughest Mudder countdown, and have a nice little chat about Halloween costumes of old. All in all it's a bit of a lengthy one this week, but HEY! they're making up for lost time.
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Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 17: The "Please don't Sue Us" Edition

Join us this week as aside from OCR news and results, Fran shares a totally hypothetical story about some absolutely made up people, in regards to an incident that totally didn't happen! We also share thoughts on things that we hated that we now love..as well as things we've loved that we now hate. Good times all around, we promise. So as always, come for the news...and stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent - Episode 16: The Butterbean Edition

Join us this week as we discuss all the action from the Spartan Pan American Champs in Seattle, as well what went down at Killington VT. Our man Jack checks in with his (sort of) weather report...and we have a hearty discussion about what type of produce we are! As always, come for the news...but stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 15: That's a Bingo! Edition

Join us this week as our duo not only shares the weekend's race results, but they delve into important topics like...the different types of Bingo, and who their actor doppelganger would be. Things get a little somber as Carlo says goodbye to his beloved dog Peachie, but they get cheered right back up as they go on a little tangent about Muppets! There's also bound to be a couple more surprises in this one. As always, come for the news...but stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 11: When We Were Young, Edition!

Fran and Carlo are back with another week of Community News, OCR what Updates, and other things. This week they're heavy on the "Other Things"! Ever wonder they looked like as kids? Ever wonder if they've had questionable hairstyles? No? Well tune in anyway. As always, come for some news...stay for the laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 14: It was a short episode until it wasn't Edition

Join us this week as we ALMOST pull off an episode under 30 minutes, but then we start talking music and the wheels fall off. Prior to that, we manage to actually chat a bit about OCR news and results. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 13: Toughest Mudder Chicago Recap....among other things.

Join us this week as Carlo rambles on seemingly forever about all the incredible action he witnessed at Toughest Mudder Chicago! When he pauses to take a breath, Fran manages to squeeze in some thoughts on the races in Switzerland and Canada. And as always, they find ways to get a little adjacent, and share stories that seemingly come out of nowhere. Lots of news, lots of laughs. Just as you've come to expect from these two.
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 12 Toughest Mudder Chicago Preview Edition!

Join us this week as we prepare you for all things Toughest Mudder Chicago! If you're planning on competing this weekend, this is the episode for you! Not only do we cover some of the biggest DO's and DON'Ts that we've experienced from these events....we talk about an abundance of completely unrelated things as well! That's what we do best!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 10: Fran reviews ETM, and the ending is sad Edition

Join us this week as we review Fran's experience at Europe's Toughest Mudder, we don't forget about Jack, and we end the show on a total downer! As always...come for some news, stay for some laughs...and this week, maybe even get bummed out. Who's to say!?!?
Fran and Carlo get OCR Adjacent: Episode 9 (BREAKING NEWS EDITION!!)

This is the BIG ONE folks! MAJOR WORLD'S TOUGHEST MUDDER 2025 UPDATE!! Today we are joined by Giles Chater and he'll be spilling the tea on not just the DATES for World's Toughest Mudder 2025, but also the LOCATION! We still sneak a few laughs in there...but this episode is mostly all about the BREAKING NEWS!! Come join us!
Fran and Carlo get OCR Adjacent Episode 8: Fran's done everything Edition

Join us this week as we celebrate the arrival of the most anticipated baby in OCR history! We also go over all the race results from the big weekend in Morzine, France. Our duo shares some of their bucket list items...and we learn that Fran has done literally everything! As always...come for the news, stay for some laughs.!
Fran and Carlo get OCR Adjacent Episode 7: Why are you crying? Edition

In this week's episode, aside from their typical race results...our duo discusses everything from movies that haunt them, to great Knock Knock Jokes. Also...they break down the madness that was The War X OCR race in Ohio!
Fran and Carlo get OCR Adjacent Episode 6: Off the Rails edition!

Due to a light weekend of races this week's episode is easy on the OCR, and HEAVY on the adjacent. See if you can keep up as we quickly careen off the rails! If this episode doesn't get us a Buc-ees sponsorship, nothing will. As always....come for the news, and stay for some laughs!
Fran & Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Episode 5: Junk Food and Beyond Edition

Join us this week as we celebrate yet another incredible achieve by Ryan Atkins (and we're not talking about summiting Mt Denali!). We also congratulate Jake Ramsby and John Straigis for their incredible feats of endurance. Carlo learns that some of his favorite junkfood is banned in the UK, and Fran talks about one of her best days. As always, we give you all the latest race results... along with other little oddities that our brains think up. As always...come for the news, stay for some laughs.!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent Ep 4: The baby edition!

Fran and Carlo get OCR Adjacent: The baby edition! Fran and Carlo are back with a new week's worth of news and nonsense. Aside from race results and upcoming races (thanks OCR Buddy!!) this week you'll learn about CBJ's good weekend.... DJ Fox's bad weekend, the big news in the Haupert household, plus a daily reminder from Ty Williams. Do they talk about other stuff? Probably....but keeping up with them is challenging. As always...come for the news, stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo get OCR Adjacent - Episode 3: "Where the biggest obstacle....is their attention span"

This week, in addition race results Fran and Carlo highlight community members Charlie Parvin and Raymond Vincent for being two of the "Faces of Tough Mudder", they check out Kari Blackwell's cool WTM patches, and debate what Chainsaw Rick really does for a living. They also touch on important topics like, The Mario Bros, Dictator's uniforms, and how to pronounce "squirrel". There's a sponsorship segment in there too, that you won't wanna miss. As always, come for the news, stay for some laughs!
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent - Episode 2

Fran Chiorando and Carlo Piscitello are back talking ALL things OCR adjacent in their new weekly show. Everyone's favorite OCR photographer Jack Goras also chimes in with his soon to be famous "30 second World Wide Weather update". Come for the news, stay for the laughs.
Fran and Carlo Get OCR Adjacent: Episode 1

Looking for a new favorite thing??
Join OCR Report veterans Fran Chiorando and Carlo Piscitello as they talk ALL things OCR adjacent in their new weekly show.
In this inagural episode, they share race results from around the world. This includes everything from Toughest Philly, to the Farm Yard Jam in the UK...and many races in between...as well as OCR community news and updates.
Everyone's favorite OCR photographer Jack Goras also chimes in with his soon to be famous "30 second World Wide Weather update".
Come for the news, stay...