We went out of order, oh well. You get what you get! This week the brothers head to the library to check up on the beginning of the Teen Titans series. We discuss mead, Kid Flash's sudden desire to read, and wonder what Lex does when everyone else leaves the lab. Thanks for listening! Read: Teen Titans: A Kids Game Next: Batman: Death and the Maide…

For this episode I am joined by rider for La Conti Groupama FDJ and Great Britain, Noah Hobbs. Noah and I chat about growing up riding and racing in the UK and Europe as a youth rider before Covid hit in his 2nd year as an under 16. After losing most of his track and road seasons in 2020, Noah then made great progress as a Junior, representing Team…

Aaron chose another Lobo story this week for the brothers to read. Surely it will be better than the last Lobo book, right? The brother discuss last sons, Lobo and Superman trade places, and Jake tried to take notes. Thanks for listening. Read: Superman vs. Lobo - Black Label Next: Batman - Death and the Maidens…

Joining me for this episode is Australian road rider currently racing with Q36.5, Cyrus Monk. Cyrus and I chat about his early memories of cycling as well as playing lots of other sports before heading to University and starting on his path to become a professional cyclist. Cyrus has raced all over the world with teams of all different levels from …

Villains are being targeted by a disgruntled former co-worker, I'm sure it will be fine. This week the brothers read Detective Comics #777-782. We discuss Gordon as a professor, Penguin gets a little hung up, and Batman expresses his thoughts on 'freaks'. Thanks for listening. Read: Detective Comics #777-782 Next: Superman Vs. Lobo Black Label…

For this episode I am joined by British rider for Canyon-SRAM, Alice Towers. Alice and I chat about her progression through youth racing, starting with cafe rides with her dad and brother before joining her local club and beginning to train and race. Alice was a Junior when we went into Lockdown in 2020 and we talk about the impact this had on her …

Titans and YJ both ending at the same time? Nightwing, say it ain't so? Or, better yet, say it is... This week the brothers read TItans/Young Justice: Graduation Day. We discuss weird alien robots, Superboy gets redressed, and Ben regales us with some DC history. Thanks for listening! Read: Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day Next: Detective Comic…

"We got this, Batman. We don't need you."-Sincerely, GCPD This week the brothers read Gotham Central, Vol. 1. We discuss Renee Montoya and her love life, Ben shares his perspective, and Harvey struggles with his love-life. Thanks for listening! Read: Gotham Central, Vol. 1 Next: Titans/Young Justice: Graduation Day…

Today I am joined by former British Track and road rider now racing for France, Oscar Nilsson-Julien. Oscar grew up in London riding and racing as part of VCL cycling club. We chat about his progression through the youth and junior categories, the people who he raced with and the multiple British National titles he achieved. After competing as part…

The Secret is out and Slo-Bo is No-Mo. This week the brothers read Young Justice #52-55. We discuss bald caps and Robin wigs, Darkseid hires and fires, and Slo-Bo strikes a pose. Thanks for listening. Read: Young Justice #52-55 Next: Gotham Central Vol. 1

For this episode I am joined my British Junior road and cyclocross rider Seb Grindley. I've followed Seb's progress since 2021 and after having him on the pod as a guest as part of a team episode a few years ago, I really wanted the opportunity to have a proper chat with Seb about his life in cycling so far. Seb started riding with his dad when he …

Someone is moving on up in the East Side of Gotham and is throwing a wrench into Selena's good deeds. This week the brothers read Catwoman - Relentless. We discuss rhymes to get people to eat, Slam makes his move on Selena, and Maggie probably visits Shondra. Thanks for listening. Read: Catwoman - Relentless Next: Young Justice #52-55…

Today I am joined by female British road rider for Movistar Team, Claire Steels. After growing up playing field hockey, Claire studied Psychology with Sports Science at university before getting into running and then duathlon which led to her representing Team GB in her age group. Alongside setting up her own personal training business, Claire bega…

The bandages come off this week as the brothers finish Batman Hush. Riddles are unraveled as we discuss the possibility of Wesker being Hush, the retrun of Jason Todd?, and Bruce tries to have a relationship with Selena. Thanks for listening! Read: Hush Part 2 - Batman #614-619 Next: Catwoman Relentless…

This week the brothers read the first 6 issues of Batman: Hush. Jake's stalling tactics have run out and Ben is excited! We discuss Lee and Williams art, Bruce reunites with an old friend, and the toybox is open for play. Thanks for listening. Read: Hush Part 1 - Batman #608-613 Next: Hush Part 2 - Batman #613-619…

This week I am joined by Swiss mountain bike rider for Ghost Factory Racing Team Nicole Koller. I'm so grateful to Nicole for sharing the highs and lows of her life in cycling so far. We chat about growing up cycling with her brothers, her progression through the Junior category and becoming the XCO Junior World Champion. We also chat about moving …

The brothers are back to talk about the end of Azrael and his 90's comic. Lilhy and Biis hang around to surprise Azrael, JPV says his goodbyes to the Bat-family, and Ben misses Shondra's return. Thanks for listening! Read: Azrael-Agent of the Bat #90, 92-100 Next: Batman - Hush

I'm back for season 5 of Cycling Talk Podcast where I am joined by Pro and young riders in all disciplines of cycling to share their cycling life story so far. For this episode I am joined by under 23 rider for Great Britain and Trinity Racing, Bob Donaldson. Bob and I chat through his early experiences on the Road and Track through to his progress…

This week the brothers explore a crisis of sorts in reading Young Justice: World without Young Justice. We discuss the return of Bedlam, Impulse being smashed with a hammer, and the fat shamming of alternate reality superheroes. Thanks for listening.Read: Young Justice: World without Young JusticeNext: Some Azrael issues....…

It's the holiday season! The brothers are back after a brief absence due to life. This week we finish discussing Vol. 3 of Bruce Wayne Fugitive. We talk about David Cain's grudge against Batman, Ben gets a new soapbox theme song, and Sasha Bordeaux becomes a new woman. Thanks for listening! Read: Bruce Wayne Fugitive, Vol. 3 Next: Young Justice- Wo…

For this special episode I welcome back British Track and Road rider Ben Wiggins. After talking to Ben in early 2022, he joins me again to talk about his time as a Junior in 2022 and 2023. We chat about how he has progressed as a rider and the experiences he has had including being part of Team GB at a number of Nation's Cup events, riding at Track…

Bruce is on the loose and Sasha gets life without parole, fun times. This week the brothers find out who really killed Vesper Fairchild. We discuss Slovenia, Bruce apologies (sort of), and the murderer is revealed. Thanks for listening. Read: Bruce Wayne Fugitive Vol. 2 Next: Bruce Wayne Fugitive Vol. 3…

Bruce Wayne on the lamb? Is there still a Bruce in there or is it just Batman? This week the brothers read the first volume of Bruce Wayne-Fugitive. We discuss Bruce buying a gun, Alfred snooping through the recycling bin, and try to figure out whodunit. Thanks for listening. Read: Bruce Wayne-Fugitive Vol. 1 Next: Bruce Wayne-Fugitive Vol. 2…

For this episode I am joined by road rider Rory Townsend who represents Ireland and will be joining Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team for 2024. Rory is well known by British an Irish fans after spending a number of years as part of Wiv SunGod, racing both domestically and around the world. We chat about some of his early memories of racing in Qatar and China,…

Murder? In Wayne Manor? Who could have done such a thing? This week the brothers read Bruce Wayne Murderer? We discuss loyalty and trust among the Bat-family, Bruce enjoys a stint in prison, and Ben breaks out his soapbox. Thanks for listening.Read: Bruce Wayne Murderer?Next: Batman - Bruce Wayne Fugitive Vol. 1…

In this episode I am joined by young British Road and Track rider, Matthew Brennan. As a youth, Matty enjoyed riding multiple disciplines and achieved some great results in races around the UK before joining Fensham Howes MAS Design race team as a junior. Matty has raced in some of the top junior races in Europe on the road and track, gaining a hug…

This week the brothers catch up on what happened with Robin and Young Justice during Our Worlds at War and Joker's Last laugh. We discuss Lobo's multiple personalities, Batman's inability to keep a secret, and how Alfred enjoys the dorm life. Thanks for listening! Read: Robin #87-88 and Young Justice #37-38 Next: Batman-Bruce Wayne Murderer?…

The Joker's got cancer? He'll surely make amends and atone for his wrongs, right? This week the brothers read Batman-The Joker's Last Laugh. We discuss Babs voyerism problem, Mayor Humdinger, and Joker explores his mortality. Thanks for listening!Read: Batman - The Joker's Last LaughNext: Young Justice #37-38 and Robin #87-88…

For this episode I am joined by young British road rider Jack Rootkin-Gray. After seeing Solihull Cycling Club training in his local park, Jack found a love of cycling, joining the club and starting to ride and race with them. As a youth rider Jack enjoyed some strong results including 2nd in the GC in the Youth Isle of Man stage race and winning N…

Thank you for listening to our nonsense for the last 5 years! This week the brothers celebrate 5 years of the podcast with mini-games and some top/bottom 5 lists. Aaron quizzes Jake and Ben on song intros, who said it, and much more. Hope you enjoy! Next: Joker's Last Laugh

The world traveler has returned! Pluto that is, in the form of Warworld. And Ben is back too. This week the brothers read the second half of Superman: Our Worlds At War. We discuss vending machines and lost luggage, Impulse's split personality, and Lex being presidential. Thanks for listening! Read: Superman-Our Worlds At War Vol. 2 Next: 5th Anniv…

This week I am joined by Junior British multi disciple rider Imogen Wolff. Growing up with cycling parents Imogen has always enjoyed being on a bike. After starting out with cyclocross, Imogen soon started racing on the road and then on the track. Imogen has competed in some huge races for Great Britain including the Road World Championships in Gla…

For this episode I am joined by 3 time USA National Crit Champion and Baby Giro Stage winner, Luke Lamperti. Luke and I chat about growing up in California and what it was like racing around the USA, his first trips to race in Europe and joining British Continental team Trinity Racing in 2021. Luke has been with Trinity for 3 seasons, racing in the…

Heroes and Villains uniting? Batman busy? Sounds about right. This week the brothers read the first volume of Superman: Our Worlds At War. We discuss what happened to Pluto, Lex as a father, and dumb characters like Imperiex. Thanks for listening! Read: Superman-Our Worlds at War Vol. 1 Next: Superman-Our Worlds at War Vol. 2…

In this episode I am joined by British road and track rider Ethan Vernon. Ethan started out riding and racing BMX, travelling around the UK and Europe as a child before switching to track and road as a teenager. At 17, Ethan represented Wales on the track in the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast giving him his first big games experience. Since t…

Time for the Main Man Bastiches! Batman is teleported to space and meets up with Lobo for some interstellar nonsense. The brothers discuss estrogen, police databases, and Ben pulls out his soapbox. Thanks for listening. Read: Batman/Lobo: Deadly Serious 1 and 2 Next: Superman: Our World's at War

The brothers are back after a month long summer break filled with birthdays, work, vacations, and more crap. The brothers spend most of this episode discussing nonsense and a few minutes talking about Catwoman. We discuss going to the movies, Lego, and a little bit abour Catwoman and Batman. Thanks for listening. Read: Catwoman: Selina's Big Score …

In this episode I am joined by winner of Zwift Academy 2022 and rider for Canyon SRAM, Alex Morrice. After growing up playing netball, Alex joined the university triathlon club and found a love of cycling. Alex joined the weekly Zwift sessions with her workplace and was soon progressing with a coach and became part of the Skoda Academy to help with…

Ahead of the 2023 Women's World Championship Road Race I am joined by rider for Team SD Worx and 2022 Under 23 World Champion Niamh Fisher-Black. Niamh grew up cycling with her family in New Zealand riding and racing Mountain bike, Cyclocross and Road before representing New Zealand for the first time as a Junior in Herald Sun Tour. Niamh then move…

Ahead of the Cycling World Championships in Glasgow I am joined by British multi discipline rider Joe Blackmore. Joe has been riding and racing since a young age and earned his first national podium as an under 16. Since then Joe has raced all over the World as a Junior and now as an Under 23 and has won National titles in both mountain bike and cy…

We remembered to press record this time! Ben is out this week, so Jake and Aaron discuss this week's Catwoman stories. We talk about Catwoman's split personality, she smooches with Batman, and Slam Bradley does some investigating. Thanks for listening!Read: Catwoman #91-94 and Detective Comics #759Next: Catwoman's Big Score and Dark end of the Stre…

In this episode I am joined by young Scottish rider for Team dsm-firmenich, Oscar Onley. Oscar grew up in Kelso and started riding and racing on both road and track in Scotland before competing around the rest of the UK and onto European. After some great results as a youth rider, Oscar was signed by Team dsm development in 2020. Oscar raced all ov…

This week I am joined by junior multi discipline rider from Canada, Ava Holmgren. Ava is one of five children and grew up riding the local mountain bike trails with her family before she started racing locally and then across North America. Following the 2020 Covid lockdowns, Ava moved up to the Junior category and started competing in Cyclocross W…

Retirement parties, puppies, and Papa! This week the brothers read (most of) Batman New Gotham Vol. 2. We discuss Krypto the Dog, Kryptonite the Ring, and Harvey takes a #2. Thanks for listening! Read: Batman New Gotham Vol. 2 Next: Catwoman #91-94 and Detective #759-762. We probably are adding some additional Catwoman issues because we forgot to h…

10-999 Officer Down! Cat on the loose! This week the brothers read Batman - Officer Down. We discuss Jim Gordon's birthday party, handcuff keys, and the Bat-family chases Catwoman. Thanks for listening!Read: Batman - Officer DownNext: Batman - New Gotham Vol. 2

For this episode I am joined by rider for the Netherlands and AG Insurance Soudal Quick-Step, Maaike Boogaard. Maaike and I talk about growing up in the Netherlands and racing in Europe as a Junior before competing in the road World Champs in America. Since progressing to Under 23 and Elite level racing, Maaike has raced all over the World with bot…

Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert! This week the brothers are joined by Aaron's kids, Toby and Connor. We all got to see the new Flash movie early and are bringing you an in depth review. We discuss Ben crying at the theater, babies in microwaves, and the return of Michael Keaton. Thanks for listening!Watch: The Flash - in theaters now!Next: Batman - Of…

This week I am joined by Scottish rider for Team SD Worx, Anna Shackley. After starting with cyclocross races, Anna quickly began competing in Scotland and the rest of the UK on the road and track as a youth rider. Anna was soon racing in Europe and representing team GB at the Road World Championships before joining Team SD Worx at the end of 2020.…

A villain becoming President is just a thing of fiction, right? This week the brothers find out what happens if Lex Luthor decides to run for President. We discuss fiction v. reality, Batman tries to get his ring back, and Superman hands out Christman presents. Thanks for listening!Read: Superman - President LexNext: Batman - Officer Down…

This week I am joined by British Junior Track and Road Rider Izzy Sharp. Izzy started racing triathlons before focusing on cycling and training with her grandad (who also cycled) as well as friends at the local track. Izzy was soon getting great results as a youth rider including winning the Pembrey 2 day National and winning the National Circuit s…