Best Nylon Podcasts (2024)

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You Otter Go to the Night Safari! 3:58

5h ago3:58

3:58

The Night Safari in Mandai is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the big draw has always been to see animals at night; lions, elephants, rhinos - the bigger, the better, you might think when it comes to entertainment value. And yes, when the lions roar, it's a sound that inspires awe and terror at the same time. But on my trip, the best sound I …

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Tom Bodkin (Chief Creative Officer: The New York Times) 1:05:11

1h ago1:05:11

1:05:11

THE FIFTH — You cannot overstate how much Tom Bodkin has changed the Times. In fact, you can say that there was the Times before Tom and the Times after Tom. The Times before Tom threw as many words as possible at the page, with little regard for the reader. The Times before Tom thought tossing a couple of headshots on the page was all the visual j…

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Triathlon race suits comfort vs speed, Super shoes for slower runners, and more! 56:40

19m ago56:40

56:40

This week we start out with a TTL Spelling Bee: fueling edition. In the middle of the episode, we challenged ourselves to draw the TTL logo from memory (and with our eyes closed) We then move onto your wonderful questions about triathlon. This week we talk about: Cold plunges Training plans for maximum fun Essential items for van life Best type of …

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Ep181: The importance of Rope Bottoming Education: Mya Runs a Rope Bottoming Fundamentals Workshop 26:28

2d ago26:28

26:28

Earlier this year, Mya ran a rope bottoming workshop for the local community. We’ve had many requests from listeners to share more about rope bottoming education, so in this episode, Fox and Mya discuss the event.Listen to hear them explore: • Why Mya decided to run the workshop • Topics the workshop covered • Why we need more rope bottoming educat…

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Best of PID—Hans Teensma (Designer: Outside, New England Monthly, Disney, more) 36:05

1h ago36:05

36:05

DUTCH MASTER — Dutch-born, California-raised designer Hans Teensma began his magazine career working alongside editor Terry McDonell at Outside magazine, which Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner launched in San Francisco in 1977. When Wenner sold Outside two years later, Teensma and McDonell headed to Denver to launch a new regional, Rocky Mountain …

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Running advice for triathletes, pro triathlete eating practices, and more! 1:03:34

7d ago1:03:34

1:03:34

This week we start with a funny story of somebody helping Nick change a flat on the side of the road, then we talk waxed chains in a Bike Tech With Eric segment, and finally move on to your questions. This week we talked about: Chain wax and maintenance When and how to switch coaches Thoughts on renting a bike for 70.3 World Championships Our podca…

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How to Survive the Hungry Ghost Festival! 5:28

4d ago5:28

5:28

The Hungry Ghost Festival this year runs from August 4th to September 2nd. According to legend, it's when the Gates of Hell are opened, and spirits wander the earth. Those who believe will burn offerings to appease these spirits. I've compiled a cheeky list of ten tips to help you through the month. Ghost Festival Hear. Here. Singapore. #hungryghos…

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Best of PID—Janet Froelich (Designer: The New York Times Magazine, T, Real Simple) 56:46

8d ago56:46

56:46

THE ART DIRECTOR’S ART DIRECTOR — Janet Froelich is one of the most influential and groundbreaking creative directors of all time. For over two decades, she lead the creative teams at The New York Times Magazine and its sister publication, T: The New York Times Style Magazine. In this episode, Froelich recalls her own personal 9/11 story, and what …

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Power pedals for triathletes, crit racing, Eric and Paula get married, and more! 1:02:15

14d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

This week, we start by talking about the magic that was Eric and Paula's wedding, and then we move on to your questions. This week we talked about: Racing when feeling unprepared Other potential race distances for triathlon at the Olympics Riding etiquette on a paved rail trail The income economics of being a pro triathlete What power meter to use …

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Ep180: rope bondage insights from the co-founder of Shibari Study: interview with Gorgone (pt 2) 32:44

2d ago32:44

32:44

In this second part of our interview with the very accomplished rope switch Gorgone, Fox and May delve into many of her learnings from her teaching practice.Listen to this episode to hear them discuss: • What is ‘conscious rope’, and how can we do it? • Questions to ask ourselves in rope • Ego and rope • Kink as theatre • How our expectations impac…

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Best of PID—Dan Winters (Photographer: The New York Times, Texas Monthly, Wired, more) 1:30:00

6d ago1:30:00

1:30:00

A HANDY MAN — Photographers are gearheads. They’re always throwing around brand names, model numbers, product specs. So when legendary photographer Eddie Adams asked today’s guest, Dan Winters, if he knew how to handle a JD-450, it was a no-brainer. He had grown up with a JD-350. So yeah, the 450 would be no problem. But here’s the funny thing: the…

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Singaporeanisms - Majulah Singapura! 2:44

29d ago2:44

2:44

As Singapore celebrates its 59th Birthday on Friday August 9th, I'm out and about again asking strangers questions about Singapore. In this episode, I'm at not one, but TWO cafes - Nylon Coffee at Everton Park and the Coffee Bar at Chye Seng Huat Hardware, the Art Deco gem on Tyrwhitt Road Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askaboutsinga…

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Best of PID—George Gendron (Editor: Inc., New York, Boston Magazine, more) 54:53

19d ago54:53

54:53

THE JAZZ OF THE NEWSROOM — In this episode, we talk to George Gendron, the long-time editor [Inc. Magazine] and educator who created one of the first liberal arts-based entrepreneurship programs in America. We talk about his first job working under legendary editor Clay Felker in the early days of New York magazine, how a third-grade book report se…

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Triathlon thrills at the Olympics, racing in nylon plated shoes, and more! 53:06

27d ago53:06

53:06

This week we start by talking generally about the men's and women's race at the Olympics, and then we get to your listener submitted questions. This week we discuss: Water quality issues at the Olympics Favorite Olympic events Did the weather for the Olympic TT affect Paula's desire to race it? Rear bike lights for aero seat posts Bang-for-buck: ae…

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Singaporeanisms - Makan & National Service 2:49

21d ago2:49

2:49

I'm walking up to strangers & asking them questions about Singapore. I'm still in Everton Park, and 2 more coffee lovers took the challenge to answer "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You?" For their time, they got a delicious cup of mocha from Nylon Coffee Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strangers #askaboutsingapore #evertonpark #nylonco…

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Ep179: Leaving everything for Rope: An interview with Gorgone 29:32

27d ago29:32

29:32

Gorgone (Marika Leila Roux) is one of the OGs of the European rope scene, a French rope switch who co-founded Shibari Study. Fox and Mya were excited to discuss rope bondage with her, and in this episode, discuss her journey. Highly self-aware, they share how they threw themselves into rope, up to where they are today - a very different place.Gogon…

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Best of PID—Michele Outland (Designer: Bon Appétit, Gather Journal, Nylon, more) 49:45

18d ago49:45

49:45

THE ARTIST AS ENTREPRENEUR — Michele Outland has spent her career at some really beautiful magazines. Beautiful ... because she made them that way. Her resume includes stops at Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, Domino, Nylon, and Bon Appétit, as well as the magazine she created and launched with her good friend, Fiorella Valdesolo: Gather Journal. Ga…

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Eric Races the High Cascades 100, buying a used carbon bike, and more! 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

This week we start out with some "Bike Tech With Eric" and then we move on to your questions! This week we discussed: What to look for when buying a used carbon bicycle Wheather or not ceramic components are worth it How loud a waxed chain should be Crank length How much faster we swim in a wetsuit Side stitches The On Cloudboom Strike prototype sh…

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Singaporeanisms - Food & Heritage 4:05

28d ago4:05

4:05

I decided to get curious and approach strangers to ask them questions about Singapore. For the first ep, I'm in Everton Park, one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore, and barter a fantastic coffee from Nylon Coffee in exchange for strangers answering, "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You? Hear. Here. Singapore. #singapore #strang…

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Episode 120: 2024 I-91 Shop Hop, Part Two 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

Come along with Anne to visit the last three newcomer shops on this year's upcoming I-91 Summer Vacation Shop Hop through Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Claim your tickets for Stitch N'Pitch in Hartford on August 17! Simsbury Yarns: Instagram, Facebook KnittyGrittyYarnGirl: Website,…

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Best of PID—Kurt Andersen (Author & Editor: Spy Magazine, New York, Studio360, more) 1:00:07

1M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

THE GREATEST STARTUP IN THE HISTORY OF MAGAZINE STARTUPS — We’ve always had a thing for magazine launches. They’re filled with drama and melodrama, people behaving with passion and conviction, and people ... misbehaving. Anything to get that first issue onto the stands and into the hands of readers. Some new ventures seem to sneak in the back door.…

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Are carbon cycling shoes worth it, e-bikes on mountain bike trails, and more! 1:02:02

1M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This week we had a classic TTL episode for you. We played our new game "Shred or Bed" and then moved on to your questions. This week we talked about: Running without a watch. Bike setups to neutralize Eric, Paula, and Nick. Are carbon cycling shoes worth it? What benefit do they provide? Post 70.3 recovery for pro athletes. How do Eric and Paula co…

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Cicadas (Reissue) 3:07

1M ago3:07

3:07

Everywhere you go in Singapore, you hear them. The distinctive rhythm initially holds steady, then ramps up until it blurs into a continuous note that can cause hearing loss if enough of them are around. They are... cicadas. Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Listen on H…

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Ep178: Giving a Rope Suspension Performance 30:29

1M ago30:29

30:29

Fox and Mya have been experimenting with performing with rope, and in this episode, share their experiences.Listen to this episode to hear them discuss: • How they decided their theme and approach • Translating the theme into narrative • How rope can be used in a performance • Developing characters • Costumes, props, music • Preparing and rehearsin…

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Episode 119: 2024 I-91 Shop Hop, Part 1 54:00

2M ago54:00

54:00

The I-91 Shop Hop is coming up in August and will feature 6 additional stores. Come along with Anne to visit three of the new additions to this popular yarn crawl through southern New England! Get a peek at what you can expect at each store and some thoughts to help you plan the trip itself! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Information abou…

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Best of PID—Roger Black (Designer: Rolling Stone, Esquire, Newsweek, New York, Smart, more) 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND RED ALL OVER? — Roger Black is a pioneer. His art direction of iconic print brands and high-profile redesigns, his early embrace of digital publishing technology, and his typographic innovations are hallmarks of a 50-year, trailblazing career. He’s refined his design mastery at publications ranging from Rolling Stone to E…

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Favorite and least favorite triathlon workouts, following structured workouts outdoors, and more! 1:03:50

1M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

This week, we started with some triathlon Rapid Fire talking about favorite and least favorite swim bike run workouts, announced a partnership with Tailwind Nutrition, and then we moved on to your questions! We talked about: Sneakers on clipless pedals Do you need to follow structured workouts if you're riding outdoors? Sport preference for an hour…

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Kranji War Memorial (Reissue) 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

22km from the city centre, on a quiet hill, lie the remains for over 4,400 who died in the line of duty during World War II. The Singapore Memorial bears the names of 24,346 soldiers and airmen killed in SE Asia, who have no known grave. The Kranji War Memorial reminds us that modern and prosperous Singapore owes a debt to those who made the ultima…

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Rob Orchard (Cofounder/Editor: Delayed Gratification, Time Out, more) 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

THE SLOWER THE BETTER — Given that this is the final show of the season, it is perhaps a bit poetic that our guest today is Rob Orchard from Delayed Gratification. Not that we would plan an episode around a bad pun. Not us. Delayed Gratification is media created to comment on, and offer a counterpoint to, the media. Rob Orchard and his team met eac…

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Eric and Paula crew Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, best money spent for new triathlete, and more! 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

This week we start out with Eric and Paula telling their story of crewing for Heather Jackson as she ran her way into 7th place at the Western States 100 mile ultramarathon, and then move on to your questions. This week we talked about: Best bang for your buck upgrade for a newbie triathlete. What to do with a wet and dirty bike after a race. How i…

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Asian Koel aka Uwu Bird (Reissue) 2:58

2M ago2:58

2:58

It's the bird that everyone hates, because of it's annoying call: the Asian Koel starts calling for a mate from as early as 5am, and it's wail has been described as u-wu / oo-oh / ooh-whoo: whichever way you spell it, Singaporeans aren't fans, and some 600 call NParks to complain every year. But did you know that the Asian Koel does do one thing th…

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Ep177: Rope Bondage, pregnancy and bringing up kids - An interview with Anna Bones (pt 2) 23:12

2M ago23:12

23:12

Anna Bones runs the Shibari educational space Anatomie with her husband Fred Hatt. As well as her full-time rope job, she has a toddler. In this episode, she shares openly and vulnerably about her experience of pregnancy and bringing up a child whilst keeping Anatomie running. Mya, Fox and Anna discuss in this episode: • Bringing up a toddler while…

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Episode 118: Patty Lyons 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

Anne sits down with Patty Lyons to talk about her upcoming Official Workbook companion to Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks. Along the way they talk about Patty's journey to becoming a highly regarded knitting teacher, her "feud" with Seth Meyers, and a few top tips all knitters should know. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Patty Lyons' w…

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Richard Turley (Designer: Interview, Bloomberg Businessweek, Civilization, more) 42:44

2M ago42:44

42:44

RICHARD TURLEY CAN’T STOP, WON’T STOP — Richard Turley is changing the idea of the magazine. Richard Turley has no idea what a magazine is in the year 2024. And in this sense, he is not so different from you or I. Richard Turley’s magazines—and there are many—are confrontations, loaded with text, or not, sometimes, but if you ask him, he’s not sure…

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Paula becomes 3x Canadian TT champion, IM 70.3 Mont-Tremblant champion, and lives to tell the tale 1:13:46

2M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

This week Paula talks us through her crazy week traveling to Canada, losing her bike, racing Canadian time trial championships, racing Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, and winning both! After we hear her dramatic retelling, we move on to questions: Do pros need to attend pro briefings at races? How Eric and Paula cook in the van. Wearing sleeves in col…

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Singapore Musical Box Museum (Reissue) 2:59

2M ago2:59

2:59

Presenting our very first episode for an encore. Take a trip to Singapore’s first musical box museum, which aims to share the short history of musical boxes & how they made their way to Singapore. It's at 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619 and is open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. We recorded the music boxe…

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PTO San Francisco, new Wahoo treadmill, gravel tire size, and more! 1:12:05

2M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

This week we talk about Paula's experience at T100 San Francisco, Eric and Nick's experience at Nimmo Bay, and answer your questions. This week we talked about: Racing both T100 and Ironman Series in the same year Health Insurance for professional athletes Thoughts on the new Wahoo treadmill Wahoo Affiliate Link! https://bit.ly/4cxYEW5 Paula Olympi…

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Nylon Coffee Roasters (Reissue) 2:32

2M ago2:32

2:32

Start your morning right with an artisanal coffee brewed by the baristas at Nylon Coffee Roasters at 4 Everton Park #01-40, Postcode 080004. In this episode, you'll hear Grinding Beans Mechanised Tamping Espresso Machine w Brew Boiler and Steam Boiler Frothing Milk Cup Cleaning Try to identify each step as it happens! Their Coffee Bar overlooks a s…

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Ep176: A Day in the life of ‘Anatomie CEO’: An interview with Anna Bones (pt 1) 20:36

2M ago20:36

20:36

Anna Bones discovered rope with her now-husband Fred Hatt, in 2013 and has been in love with it ever since. Rope quickly escalated from a side hobby to a full-time job, culminating in the opening of Anatomie Studio (a sex positive venue and the UK's largest and first full-time Shibari space) which she runs with Fred Hatt.Anna, who has learned from …

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Episode 117: Julia Madill 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

Join Anne as she chats with Julia Madill about her design work, including a new book coming in September for crocheters: Every Way with Granny Crochet: 50 shapes in classic granny stitch. Be sure to stick around after for information about three upcoming events! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Julia Madill's website, Instagram, and Ravelry…

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Versha Sharma (Editor: Teen Vogue) 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

IT’S COMPLICATED — If Teen Vogue’s editorial still surprises you, it might be time to admit that this says more about you than it does about Teen Vogue. And also, perhaps, that you haven’t been paying attention. Teen Vogue is not the first magazine aimed at “the young” of course, and it’s not the first one to address multiple issues. But…Teen Vogue…

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Lion Dance (Reissue) 1:47

2M ago1:47

1:47

Every Chinese New Year, across Singapore, you'll hear lion dances to bring good luck in the new year. Learn more about the simple instruments used and, most importantly, how much it costs to get a lion dance troupe over to your home/office/shop to raise the roof and start the year right! For some reason, this is our most popular episode, and it's p…

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David Remnick (Editor: The New Yorker) 48:43

3M ago48:43

48:43

THE FIFTH — I want you to stop what you’re doing for just a moment and imagine we’re back in 1998. (Those of you born since then will have to use your imagination). We’re on an ASME panel exploring the future of magazines in the digital age. The moderator, eager to get the discussion off to a lively start, turns to you and asks, “What magazine that…

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Do professional triathletes use FTP? Integrated bike hydration, zone 2 training, and more! 1:00:40

3M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This week we cut straight to questions! Here's what we covered: Do professional triathletes use FTP? When to wake up and eat for a 6 AM race Gravel bike vs TT bike saddle height and fit How easy should an easy ride really be? Wearing TTL gear without being a triathlete Mountain bike computer placement TTL business, and how Eric has learned to run i…

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Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls (Reissue) 11:18

3M ago11:18

11:18

Immerse yourself in a south bath of Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls at The Singing Bowl Gallery. The Full Moon bowls are struck under a full moon, which is said to imbue each bowl with a special aura that makes the note of the bowl more ethereal. The address is 160 Robinson Road #04-12 SBF Centre, Singapore 068914. I'm on a short break, so I'm re…

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Ep175: Rope Focus episode: Five Flowers Tie 17:49

3M ago17:49

17:49

An unusual and somewhat mysterious tie, its origins obscured, the Five Flowers tie was purportedly used for leading Chinese prisoners to execution. Fox and Mya were lucky enough to go to a class on the tie recently and in this episode share their experience and understanding of the tie. As always, if you know more or want to add to the conversation…

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