Running 48.6 miles for fun?! 😅 In this episode of The Bry and Samua Show, we spill all the tea on the runDisney Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World—crazy early wake-ups, Disney costumes, balloon ladies, and how two women who hate running keep signing up for marathons anyway. 🎢🏃‍♀️✨ Ever wondered what it’s really like to run 4 races in 4 days at Disney World? 👀 Welcome to our deep dive into the runDisney Dopey Challenge — 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon (48.6 miles!) during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. In this episode of The Bry and Samua Show, we chat about: How two girlfriends who hate running keep signing up for races 😂 What the Dopey Challenge is and how it started The truth about signing up for runDisney races (it’s giving Taylor Swift ticket stress) Why costumes are basically the most important part of any Disney race Our favorite past race costumes (bellhops, Barbies, Dalmatians & more) Training for Dopey using the Jeff Galloway run-walk method The infamous balloon ladies and what happens if they catch you 😬 What it’s like to run through the Disney parks, character stops, backstage areas & all Doing races at Walt Disney World vs Disneyland How running together (and suffering together) has strengthened our friendship Why Disney races are perfect even if you’re not a “real runner” Whether you’re: Dreaming of your first runDisney 5K or 10K Nervously eyeing a half marathon or the full Dopey Challenge A Disney adult who loves costumes and medals Or just here for the chaos, laughter, and girlfriend storytelling… …this episode will give you a real behind-the-scenes look at Disney races, training, and why doing hard things with your friends can be life-changing. 🏃‍♀️🏰💛 Thinking about doing a runDisney race? Start here: 👉 Go to rundisney.com (http://rundisney.com) to check race weekends, registration dates & distances 👉 Consider starting with a 5K or 10K if you’re new 👉 Look up Jeff Galloway run/walk training plans if you don’t want to run nonstop 👉 Start planning your costume early… because yes, it matters 😂 If you’re doing Dopey or thinking about it, let us know in the comments! We’d love to cheer you on, swap costume ideas, or even meet up at the expo or at a race weekend someday. Connect with us 💬 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @bryandsamuashow 🌐 Website: bryandsamua.com (http://bryandsamua.com) Tag us in your runDisney costumes, medals, or training runs so we can share the love and maybe feature you in a future episode. If this episode made you laugh, dream a little bigger, or consider doing something dopey (in the best way 😉), don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, and share with a friend who loves Disney or hates running but somehow keeps doing races anyway. 🏃‍♀️✨ See you at the start line… and in the next episode. Come for the laughs, stay for the truth bombs! New episodes drop every 2 weeks - hit follow and let's cut the BS together! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

🎙️ Welcome to The Bry & Samua Show — “Life Be Lifing: Friendship, Faith & Finding Ourselves Again” After over a year in the making, Bry and Samua finally sit down for the very first episode of The Bry & Samua Show! In this heartfelt and hilarious conversation, they open up about how their 15-year friendship began — through church, motherhood, autism advocacy, Disney races, Keith Urban, and plenty of laughter. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a community. Pull up a chair, grab your drink of choice (margarita, mocktail, or coffee!), and feel right at home as we talk about real life, real lessons, and real friendship. 👉 Subscribe and turn on notifications — new episodes drop every two weeks! 🎧 Listen everywhere podcasts are available: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | Amazon | iHeartRadio ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to The Bry & Samua Show 01:00 – Why this podcast took a year to create 03:30 – How Bry & Samua met through church 06:30 – Naomi’s autism diagnosis and the power of community 08:50 – Fundraising, small group memories & real friendship 10:30 – The American Idol moment and discovering Keith Urban 12:15 – From Indiana road trips to Disney half-marathons 16:20 – When life “life’d” hard: rebuilding through purpose 18:00 – Lessons from autism advocacy and giving back 20:00 – Friendship tested: toxic ties & reconnection 22:30 – Real talk: trust, honesty, and grown-woman friendships 25:00 – Why the world needs open conversations again 27:00 – The mission behind The Bry & Samua Show 💬 What You’ll Hear How faith, family, and friendship shaped this show Candid talk about autism, motherhood, and purpose Why “Life Be Lifing” became their motto Building community through laughter, truth & resilience Why authentic conversation matters now more than ever 🌟 Join the Conversation We’d love to connect with you! 💌 Follow & interact: @BryAndSamuaShow 💬 Comment below — what topic do you want us to cover? #TheBryandSamuaShow #lifebelifing #realtalkpodcast #womensupportingwomen #faithandfriendship #lifestylepodcast #friendshipgoals #autism Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.