Best Mike Gravel Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 165 With Lindsey Richter of Liv Ladies Allride 1:33:32

1h ago1:33:32

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Lindsey has lived a very interesting life, growing up in Portland and Bend Oregon then venturing to Hollywood and ultimately back to Oregon. She grew up as a tom boy playing sports and riding horses. later she was selected to be on the 3rd season of the reality show Survivor, then was featured in the "Without me" Eminem music video with Dr Dre, but…

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Arras & Cambrai 1918: Canadian WW1 History, a Discussion with Michel Gravel 52:35

2d ago52:35

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Historian Michel Gravel comes on the podcast to discuss his focus on First World War history: the efforts of Canadian soldiers in the battles between Arras and Cambrai, France in 1918. There may be a few awkward cuts in the flow of the conversation as our internet connection was frequently unstable. Sorry about that. Michel’s works can be found her…

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Episode 164 Cody the Kid Kaiser 1:19:09

7d ago1:19:09

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Being raised with a golf instructor father one might have thought his future was preordained. But at the age of 10 a longtime family friend brought him down to a local bike shop. Seeing all those bikes was life altering and since that day the wheels haven't stopped turning. He started out riding mountain bikes and quickly turned cyclocross. During …

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Ep 163 Returning Guest Anna Hicks discussing the twists and turns of her pro career. 56:51

14d ago56:51

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We first chatted with Anna when, after just two years of taking up riding, she was racing at the pro level throughout the US and Europe. 1 year later, a horrible crash at this year's Redlands and the folding of her Team inspired her to re-think her racing future. Now racing as a "privateer" she's competing on road and off in the Life Time Grand Pri…

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Lost Battalion Tours 2024 Tour & France-Belgium Trip Recap 22:28

12d ago22:28

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A short recap of the recent six (6!) weeks spent in France and Belgium on the Old Front Line. Have you ever had an extraordinary and unforgettable day on a trip or vacation? This was extraordinary and unforgettable days every day for six weeks straight. Special episode features: Neighborhood dads riding at dawn to mow their lawns, and one of the ca…

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Ep 162 The Great Eddie Fiola 1:33:10

15d ago1:33:10

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This was a big one for Mike and he was downright giddy to have the man who inspired him to get into Freestyle BMX on the Pod. From his humble beginnings jumping garbage cans in his neighborhood to becoming a 5 time winner of the AFA King of Skateparks Competitions, Eddie Fiola became one of the most famous and highly paid freestyle BMX riders of hi…

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Ep 161 Todd Huffman BMX legend, turned film maker, turned Race Promoter 1:48:27

22d ago1:48:27

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Wow what a journey! Todd grew up in NorCal where he began racing BMX before moving to SoCal to join SE Racing at just 19 years old. After a stint working at SE Bikes he went on to head marketing at GT Bicycles. In a unique turn he left the bike industry to become a documentary filmmaker / TV Producer where he created among others the Motocross File…

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Ep 160 with Derek Teel of Dialed Health 1:26:16

29d ago1:26:16

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6 months after being struck by a car Derek Teel of Dialed Health returns to the pod to share his journey back from near life ending injuries to his goal of Everesting in the Swiss Alps. It’s an extraordinary comeback story fueled by personal drive and the love and support of people around him. Derek shares with us: his battle to overcome the physic…

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Ep 159 with Todd Newman From Freak Shake. 1:30:40

1M ago1:30:40

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Just when you think you know all there is to know about fueling and recovery you meet Todd Newman, endurance athlete and co-founder of Freak Shake. An alumni of the Hershey Company he brought smiles to our faces when we learned that cocoa not only make foods tastes great it has some incredible health and performance benefits. And what's in a name? …

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Liny-devant-Dun - Thoughts on a German Cemetery 17:54

1M ago17:54

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A short episode inspired by a visit to the German Soldatenfriedhof in Liny-devant-Dun, France. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarpodcast.com. Follow us on Twitter at @WW1podcast, the Battles of the First World…

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Ep 158 With Tyler Pearce the Vegan Cyclist 1:46:18

1M ago1:46:18

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Great conversation with Tyler. We cover a bunch of topics including maintaining balance with cycling and family life, Body dysmorphia with cyclist and his own personal journey, Ultra National Champs, Impossible Routes and what's next for Tyler. Enjoy! Support the show Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on a…

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Ep 157 Danville Police Chief Allan Shields talking E mobility safety and rules and regulations 52:44

2M ago52:44

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Danville CA Chief of Police Allan Shields makes an encore performance and sets the record straight on: eBikes vs. eVehicles; what and where they are legal; current and pending legislation and the community out reach to spread the word. But most importantly he highlighted the incredible danger and risks they pose to riders, especially young children…

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S3 Ep16: SUMMER BREAK!!!!! 2:46

2M ago2:46

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For the full luxury experience, become a Clag Hound here: https://patreon.com/thedemonseed Please buy t-shirts: https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/demonseed Follow Us: https://twitter.com/DemonSeedPod Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeBubbins https://twitter.com/Distantpod Follow John: https://twitter.com/EggsyGLC https://twitter.com/PlymptonDavid F…

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Ep 156 Dave and Mike talking smack TDF and Unchained amongst other topics. 1:03:20

2M ago1:03:20

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When your scheduled guest has an emergency and can't make it two great friends take the time to catch up, talk bikes and live vicariously through the Director Sportifs by sharing our opinions on the Tour de France so far. But we won't quit our day jobs just yet cuz we have trouble pronouncing some riders names. Support the show Thanks for listening…

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“Agent of the Iron Cross: The Race to Capture German Saboteur-Assassin Lothar Witzke during World War I” with Author Bill Mills 40:09

2M ago40:09

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Author Bill MIlls comes on the podcast to discuss his book Agent of the Iron Cross: The Race to Capture German Saboteur-Assassin Lothar Witzke during World War I. Spies, deception, intrigue, and sabotage: these are not the stories we usually think when we think WW1. They are part of this story, though. Buy the book here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/978…

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Mike Weary on Art for Healing and Social Change 1:21:58

2M ago1:21:58

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Join us for a transformative episode of the Along the Gravel Road Podcast as we welcome Mike Weary, a self-taught artist from New Orleans, who now serves as the artist-in-residence and artist liaison for the Arts Council of Baton Rouge. Mike's journey from sketching at his mom's Home Depot job to becoming a community activist through art is nothing…

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Ep 155 Former BMX Pro Mark Jackson now happily racing vet amateur class and coaching kids 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

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He started racing BMX in 1990, and after a long and successful pro career he took a break from it all. But like so many of us riding is in our blood, and after BMX became an Olympic Sport he came back to racing, rejoined the amateur ranks and is still going strong today. And when he’s not racing, he’s coaching and mentoring our youth. We had an awe…

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Ep 154 Bike Shop Guru and now Podcaster John Dunbar 1:32:45

2M ago1:32:45

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It was like three bike shop guys sitting around after hours talking about our love of bikes, corporate stores vs. the LBS and making a career in the industry…except there was no beer and we were on ZOOM. A great chat with John Dunbar who broke up with baseball because of his love for downhill, he went on to manage Eden Bicycles for our friend Chris…

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Meuse Argonne - Assessment 35:23

3M ago35:23

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A look at the United States’ efforts in the First World War, the efforts of the American Expeditionary Force on the battlefield, and what the Doughboys showed and taught us. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through the website, www.firstworldwarp…

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S3 Ep15: The Captains W#nk 52:21

3M ago52:21

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For the full luxury experience, become a Clag Hound here: https://patreon.com/thedemonseed Please buy t-shirts: https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/demonseed Follow Us: https://twitter.com/DemonSeedPod Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeBubbins https://twitter.com/Distantpod Follow John: https://twitter.com/EggsyGLC https://twitter.com/PlymptonDavid F…

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Ep 153 Podcaster Michael Hotten AKA Hottie host of Marginal Gains and the Leadville The 100 Mile Mtb Race podcast 1:31:09

3M ago1:31:09

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This one kinda blew our minds. A sit down with Michael “Hottie” Hotten, 4-time finisher and 5-time crew chief of the Leadville Trail 100. He’s also the co-host of 2 deep dive podcasts, The Leadville 100 Mile MTB Race Podcast where they give training tips, course details, and share stories about the highest and hardest one-day mountain bike race in …

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Embracing Holistic Wellness & Challenging Diet Culture with Amy Cimo 49:31

3M ago49:31

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Ever wondered why diet culture fails to deliver long-term health benefits? Amy Cimo sheds light on her personal battle with weight, depression, and anxiety, and how it led her to focus on internal healing rather than superficial markers of health. Gain invaluable insights as we dismantle common misconceptions about weight and explore the damage cau…

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Ep 152 Pinarello's National Sales Manager Doug Hall 1:21:09

3M ago1:21:09

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We had a blast recently talking with Doug Hall, National Sales Manager for the Iconic Bike Brand Pinarello. It’s an entertaining and enlightening journey from college shop rat; to Giant Bicycles; to entrepreneur first as independent rep then to successful Bike Shop Owner; to meeting Fausto Pinarello and to helping launch Pinarello’s new pure race m…

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My Great Grandfather’s War: AEF 30th Division and 119th Infantry Regiment with David Brady 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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Former Tennessee Park Ranger David Brady comes on the podcast to speak further on the AEF’s 30th Division, its 119th Infantry Regiment, and his great grandfather–a Doughboy who saw action with those units. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through…

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EP 151 Unbound XL with Vince Murdock 1:23:10

3M ago1:23:10

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Professional MMA Fighter Vince Murdock makes a return appearance “fresh” off his Unbound Gravel XL adventure. He shares his deeply personal and touching motivation for taking it on, as well as what it took to physically and mentally to push on and finish. In case you are wondering, it was 353 self-supported miles over 28hrs with 19,000ft climbed an…

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S3 Ep14: Perv Drone Attack (Premium) 14:31

4M ago14:31

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For the full luxury experience, become a Clag Hound here: https://patreon.com/thedemonseed Please buy t-shirts: https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/demonseed Follow Us: https://twitter.com/DemonSeedPod Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeBubbins https://twitter.com/Distantpod Follow John: https://twitter.com/EggsyGLC https://twitter.com/PlymptonDavid F…

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Ep 150 Race Course designer, promoter, and all around bad ass Asa Shoemaker 1:15:32

3M ago1:15:32

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This week we sat down with Asa Shoemaker and her two pet birds Sqeables and Cinder. Asa shared her journey from kid on a BMX bike in Woodstock, NY to a Folsom, CA based XC racer turned downhiller. While still a bad ass on a bike these days her focus is on race course design & promotion for Folsom Rodeoccross, CX at Bariani, W. Sac CX and the Prairi…

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Tannenberg - Complete Destruction 26:17

4M ago26:17

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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. Elements of the German 8th Army push to outflank and encircle the Russian 2nd Army, while outmaneuvered Russian soldiers fight desperately yet resolutely. The Russian 2nd Army is surrounded, sealing their fate. The only tactical victory of the First World War ends in a stunning Russian defeat. Mor…

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Ep 149 Hungarian BMXer and Reality TV Star Danny Josa 1:19:15

4M ago1:19:15

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Danny and I have been friends for just about a decade now and I'm so thrilled to be able to share his story with you all. From very humble beginnings in Hungary to traveling the world competing in BMX and doing BMX shows working with impressionable kids to deliver a message about hard work, discipline, kindness, and the benefits of a healthy lifest…

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Poetry, Mindfulness, and Mental Health with Alf 32:39

4M ago32:39

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Ever wondered how a passion for poetry can spark in the most unexpected places? That's exactly what happened to Alf, a communication and new media student at Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana. In this episode, Alf takes us on a journey through his world, sharing how influential thinkers like Judith Butler and Carlos Scolari have shaped his view…

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S3 Ep13: Election Fever 2024 27:00

4M ago27:00

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For the full luxury experience, become a Clag Hound here: https://patreon.com/thedemonseed Please buy t-shirts: https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/demonseed Follow Us: https://twitter.com/DemonSeedPod Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeBubbins https://twitter.com/Distantpod Follow John: https://twitter.com/EggsyGLC https://twitter.com/PlymptonDavid F…

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Ep 148 The Return of one of the OG's Shawn Remy 1:24:49

4M ago1:24:49

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We got one of the Original Cycle Jerks back to check in on him and share all of the things he has been up to since leaving the Podcast. We touch on his difficult childhood and ultimately being raised by his grandparents. Remy has been very busy, buying his first home, racing bikes, running a bike shop and just generally kicking ass in every way. Hi…

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AEF 2nd Corps, 27th & 30th Divisions with Historian Pat Gang 1:26:42

4M ago1:26:42

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Historian Pat Gang comes on the podcast to discuss the AEF 2nd Corps, the 27th (New York National Guard) and 30th (Tennessee National Guard) Divisions. Pat’s musings on football and history can be found here: https://www.volnation.com/forum/members/onemangang.535/ The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. An…

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Ep 147 Multinational Champ Road and Track racer and all-around good guy Larry Nolan 57:54

4M ago57:54

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We could have talked for hours about his cycling accomplishments: multiple Masters National & World Championships, three former UCI World Records and success as a USA Cycling Level 1 Coach. But during our chat with Larry Nolan we quickly got to what is really important family, balance, perseverance, perspective, mentoring others, inclusion and what…

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Ep 146 Paragravel Cyclist Jeremy Raeszler 1:17:55

4M ago1:17:55

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This week we had the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Raeszler aka paragravelcyclist on Instagram. Paralyzed from the waist down after a motorcross accident, one day over lunch with his wife he declared he "wanted to ride a bike." 9 months after that he defied science by completing the French Fry at Rebecca's Private Idaho and regularly rides his g…

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S3 Ep12: John has a bad throat 44:17

5M ago44:17

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For the full luxury experience, become a Clag Hound here: https://patreon.com/thedemonseed Please buy t-shirts: https://www.podcastmerch.co.uk/demonseed Follow Us: https://twitter.com/DemonSeedPod Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeBubbins https://twitter.com/Distantpod Follow John: https://twitter.com/EggsyGLC https://twitter.com/PlymptonDavid F…

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Ann Hood’s “The Stolen Child:” A Short Review 6:43

5M ago6:43

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A short review of Ann Hood’s “The Stolen Child,” a new book to be released in May 2024. Book link here: https://www.annhood.us/ Order it from your local bookstore so that you support your local businesses. The BFWWP is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BattlesoftheFirstWorldWarPodcast. Any questions, comments or concerns please contact me through…

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Cycle Jerks Podcast episode 145 with Bike Racing legend turned Paralympian Tara Llanes 1:43:45

5M ago1:43:45

1:43:45

In this Episode we are joined by Tara Llanes. Tara had a prolific career as a bike racer that included many championships in BMX that put her in the BMX Hall of Fame, as well as several National Championships on the Mountain bike in both 4 cross and Downhill. Her professional Mountain Bike racing career was cut short due a crash while racing in Col…

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Tannenberg - Flank and Collision 38:42

5M ago38:42

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This is a release of a former Patreon-only episode. The German 8th Army receives two new leaders: Hindenburg and Ludendorff. They rush to stave off the Russian 2nd Army’s invasion from Russian Poland to the south. A classic battle of maneuver, modernized with modern weapons and heavy casualties, plays out. Corps, divisions, and brigades collide wit…

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The New Ypres League with Roger Steward & Prof Mark Connelly 55:23

5M ago55:23

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Ypres Battlefield Tours guide and author Roger Steward joins Professor Mark Connelly of the University of Kent, Canterbury, to discuss a new remembrance project: the New Ypres League. A remembrance project aimed at preserving the memory of soldiers from all nations who fell in the Ypres Salient during the Great War, the New Ypres League is based on…

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