Best Ask Aja Podcasts (2024)

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AJA 34: Wind tunnels, cargo bibs, ti printing, and axle handles 56:22

25d ago56:22

56:22

At this point we've lost track on how many episodes we've dedicated to wind tunnels, but this is at least partially one of them. We've also got great questions about Fatty's new Firefly and the Ti-printed parts Silca created for it, a classic question on the best body position for riding in a strong tailwind, axle handle alignment, and a remarkably…

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Erwin Vervecken and the UCI Global Gravel Series 56:53

1M ago56:53

56:53

Gravel Racing has gone global, and governing bodies have gotten involved. The UCI is now in its third year of putting on its Gravel World Series. It has more than two dozen races on four continents. Instead of running the series itself, the UCI has turn to a sports group and the point person in that group is three-time Cyclocross World Champ Erwin …

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Kim Field - "Live a Great Story!" 26:09

3M ago26:09

26:09

Kim Field is a Puyallup girl born and raised. Kim graduated from Puyallup High School. She has spent many years bouncing around in jobs and always seemed to be ending up in recreation/sports. Kim loves her community and is committed to giving back to it when and wherever she can. On a personal level, like everyone, she is a self proclaimed work in …

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Time's Tony Karklins and Josh Talk Bike Shops and Carbon Manufacturing 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Tony Karklins is the founder of Allied Cycle, is currently the founder of Time, and has deep knowledge of all aspects of the cycling industry, all the way back to when as a teenager he owned a bike shop. He's the perfect match for a conversation with Josh about bike business, manufacturing, racing and more.…

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Deborah Eison - "Made From Scratch" 16:51

3M ago16:51

16:51

Deborah Eison, an Outplacement Coach with Challenger, Gray & Christmas since 2020, embodies a client-focused attitude and is passionate about supporting individuals in navigating career transitions. With a robust background spanning over two decades in Human Resources, she excels in delivering tailored one-on-one coaching sessions. She served as Di…

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John Cobb-Wind Tunnel Pioneer 57:57

3M ago57:57

57:57

John Cobb may be best known for his bike saddles, but his experience and innovation go much deeper. John may be the first person to take a bike to the wind tunnel, and is likely the only person to crank up the tunnel to 70mph...with a rider in it. Enjoy this great episode with a cycling innovator

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Nicole Gillette - "Love One Another!" 12:01

3M ago12:01

12:01

I'm a Mom & Wife & I help empower women who have been through domestic violence. I help them learn to break the cycle of falling back into the same pattern & teach them Self Confidence. I am a Domestic Violence survivor. Unsilenced Sisterhood Podcast is a space for women to share their authentic selves and unlienced voices. Remember, your voice mat…

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Crea Forrest - "Love Eachother!" 18:09

3M ago18:09

18:09

Unsilenced Sisterhood welcomes Crea Forrest to the sisterhood. "As a Mother,I am taking my place to fight the gun violence epidemic. I founded M.O.L.,A (Mothers of Living Ancestors) - We are the continuation. With courage and compassion, I stand united against gun violence.I invite you to stand with me to be part of the solution and foster a cultur…

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Claire Sumadiwirya - "Ask For Help!" 22:02

4M ago22:02

22:02

Claire, a dynamic force in community engagement and social entrepreneurship, is the visionary founder behind the beloved Bellden Cafe, the innovative Bellden Life lifestyle brand, and the curator of the vibrant Bellden Social Club. With an MBA and a heart deeply rooted in Bellevue, she has seamlessly woven her passion for community, inclusivity, an…

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Kimo Seymour and the Life Time Grand Prix 59:55

4M ago59:55

59:55

Life Time puts on what is arguably the biggest and most important pro bike racing series in the US: The Life Time Grand Prix. And one man is in chage of it all: Kimo Seymour. Fatty and Hottie talk with Kimo changes in the race, the "Call of a Life Time" series, aerobars, Keegan's Swenson's chances for dominating the event for a third year running, …

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Raine Massey - "It's Going to be OK!" 10:20

4M ago10:20

10:20

Raine Massey joins Unsilenced Sisterhood today. Raine is a mom, wife and business coach. As a passionate individual, I thrive on creating new ideas and fostering meaningful connections with people. Building relationships is not just a hobby for me—it's my favorite thing to do. Unsilenced Sisterhood Podcast is a space for women to share their authen…

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Samara Jenkins - Unsilenced Sister 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

Pastor Samara Jenkins lives in Spanaway WA. with her husband Antwone and their youngest child of 12 (a combination of hers and his and theirs), Elijah, a freshman in high school. She arrived 2.5 years ago to serve as pastor of Spanaway United Methodist Church and now serves at Orting UMC as well. Before her 10 years in ministry, she earned a degree…

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Nicole Snell - "You Are Enough!" 11:10

4M ago11:10

11:10

Nicole Snell is an award-winning international speaker, trainer, and personal safety expert specializing in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, empowerment based self-defense, and boundary setting. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Cal State University, Long Beach as a President's Scholar with a BA in Speech Comm…

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Colette DeMonte- Unsilenced Sister - "You are Loved!" 7:13

4M ago7:13

7:13

Guest Colette DeMonte joins Pennie, in Unsilenced Sisterhood Podcast, where we delve deep into the untold stories, explore the unspoken truths, and celebrate the voices of women who refuse to be silenced. You don't wan't to miss this episode!By Pennie Saum

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Aja Mosley - Unsilenced Sister - "Dream Big" 6:53

4M ago6:53

6:53

Guest Aja Mosley joins Pennie, in Unsilenced Sisterhood Podcast, where we delve deep into the untold stories, explore the unspoken truths, and celebrate the voices of women who refuse to be silenced. You don't wan't to miss this episode!By Pennie Saum

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AJA #33: Wind Tunnels and Wax 50:02

4M ago50:02

50:02

Our recent wind tunnel episodes have triggered a LOT of aero questions from our listeners, and Josh -- with hand hovering over the "It Depends" button -- takes them on. From IRL Burrito Powerups (IYKYK) to the StripChip and the Chain Waxing System to aero chainrings to leg hair stubble as a potential aero advantage to shoe aerodynamics, Josh will —…

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The Equalizer (the softball one) 31:13

4M ago31:13

31:13

One of if not the toughest issues to navigate in softball today. Runs, flip-flop, extra fielders? What’s the answer? Does it even exist? Lemme know what you think

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Karyn Ross - Unsilenced Sister- "I am Who I am" 8:10

5M ago8:10

8:10

Guest Karyn Ross joins Pennie, in Unsilenced Sisterhood Podcast, where we delve deep into the untold stories, explore the unspoken truths, and celebrate the voices of women who refuse to be silenced. You don't wan't to miss this episode! Karyn is an artist, author, coach and consultant activating people to create a kinder, better world! KindLeaders…

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6 Years, 5 Days in the Life of...AJA 49:35

5M ago49:35

49:35

It’s been awhile, where should we begin? Lets empty the inbox. Cereal, podcasting, ideal price of a hotdog and even some softball. Hope you enjoy…NC/BC

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Ask Josh Some More About Wind Tunnels (Wind Tunnels Series Part 3) 59:25

5M ago59:25

59:25

Josh answers more of Fatty & Hottie's pressing questions about the surprises people are in for when visiting a wind tunnel for the first time, what happens when key learnings from a wind tunnel session are ignored, how often follow-up questions triggered by a wind tunnel session are actually followed up on, whether it's worth it to bring anyone but…

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Marginal Gains And Windtunnels, Part 2: An Interview with Mark Cote 1:15:39

6M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

An argument can be made that Mark Cote is the father of the Specialized Wind Tunnel. During his tenure at the Big S, he convinced the powers that be that the Big S needed its own wind tunnel — an amazing story Mark shares with Josh. Enjoy this deep dive into Mark's backstory and conversation between Mark and Josh as they swap stories on how they've…

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Ask Josh Anything...About Wind Tunnels (Part 1) 55:50

6M ago55:50

55:50

Josh's experiences in wind tunnels have come up in dozens of episodes of Marginal Gains, and we always find ourselves with more questions. In this episode, we're finally giving ourselves permission to ask them, from the essentials of using a wind tunnel to a day in the life before, during, and after testing in a windtunnel. Look, we'll be honest he…

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Darren Murphy: Developing and tuning high-end suspension products 1:00:58

7M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

When it comes to bikes, Josh is usually the smartest person in the room. But Josh will tell you, when the topic turns to mountain bikes and suspension, Josh turns to Darren Murphy of Push Industries. Josh and Darren talk about Darren's journey in the industry, as well as a dive into how advanced bike products are developed, tested and brought to ma…

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Data and Downhill Racing with Nick Lester 1:01:42

7M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

With World Cup races being decided by tenths or even hundredths of a second, many racers and teams are now using sensors and data acquisition to dial their setups. Our guest this show is a leader in this area: Nick Lester and Josh get deep into how Nick and his Downamics team help the world's fastest downhillers get the most out of their suspension…

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AJA #32: Marginal Gains for Commuters, Big Riders, and Motorcycle Chains 43:54

8M ago43:54

43:54

Would your motorcycle chain benefit from an afternoon in the chain wax spa? If you use a gel packet as an improvised tire boot, how much will it affect your bike's performance? When using the Rule of 105, should you be using the rim width at the brake track, or the widest point of the rim as your measurement? And for those of us carrying lunch, clo…

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Xavier Disley with Aerocoach 51:03

9M ago51:03

51:03

Aerocoach's business is to help athletes improve their aerodynamic performance, through testing, coaching, and equipment. Josh and Xavier Disley get into a wide-ranging discussion of aerosensors, hype vs data, the need for wind tunnel standards, and so much more. This is an in-the-weeds episode you Marginal Gainer supernerds will not want to miss. …

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Russ with Path Less Pedaled 56:42

9M ago56:42

56:42

Russ Roca - founder and host of the YouTube Channel the Path Less Pedaled - is our guest. The Path Less Pedaled has become a place to learn about the non-competitive side of the cycling world . Russ has produced hundreds of videos that focus on using bikes to carry stuff, explore, cruise, travel, ride comfortably and yes he has a couple on chain wa…

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Rob Britton does Badlands 1:02:21

9M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Rob Britton is an accomplished pro road cyclist who has turned to the off-road scene in the second half of his career. He’s been doing the Lifetime Grand Prix and other mass start events but he is also taking on ultra endurance challenges. This summer it was an event called Badlands: Longer than Unbound XL, more climbing than an Everest Challenge a…

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AJA 31: Chain Guards, Speed Wobble, and Why We Can't Have Nice Things 59:05

10M ago59:05

59:05

Josh, Hottie, and Fatty take on your questions in this, our 101st episode of the Marginal Gains Podcast (we forgot to check that we hit 100 episodes -- and 1,000,000 listens -- last time). From contemplating the aerodynamic benefits of chain guards to analyzing terrifying moments of physics in action when riding a high speed descent, to raising our…

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The Stromm Track Bike: It's All About the Marginal Gains 54:27

11M ago54:27

54:27

Industry legends Dave Koesel and Stephen Doll join Josh for a discussion about the Stromm track bike, a frame and fork aiming to take advantage of recent UCI tube shape restrictions being lifted. If you love wind tunnels, marginal gains, and engineers getting into the weeds with other engineers (and let's face it, we know you love all these things)…

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Kristen & Nick Legan: Mud, Mayhem, & Marginal Gains 1:03:18

12M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

If you think the stories you've heard about the 2023 Unbound are crazy, wait 'til you hear Kristen Legan's story of her XL win. She focused on this race this year, and her preparation and dedication will resonate with any endurance Margingal Gainer. Kristen's joined in this episode by Nick Legan: author of the popular book Gravel Cycling, Unbound v…

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AJA 30: Debunking the Valve Stem Location Myth 28:52

1y ago28:52

28:52

We take our mission of making a big deal about the little things very seriously in this episode, where we talk about whether there's any actual basis for the superstition behind where you rotate the wheel to before inflating a tire. We then move to the admittedly more pragmatic questions of how much of a draft an aero rider provides to the riders b…

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