Best Dave Unchained Podcasts (2024)

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

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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 their opinions on the Tour de France so far. But we won't quit our day jobs just yet cuz we have trouble pronouncing a number of riders names. Support the Show. Thanks for…

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GO INSIDE THE ALEX VAN HALEN AUCTION WITH JACQUES VAN GOOL  3:02:50

13d ago3:02:50

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EPISODE #102 - Drummer Alex Van Halen recently opened up his storage facility to Backstage Auctions Inc. led by Jacques van Gool. AVH put over 370 personal pieces of his gear up for sale. Loud Dave conducts a one-on-one interview (Quiet Dave was on vacation) with van Gool about how the auction came about, what it took to put it together and the res…

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Insurance Detox - Navigating Dental Insurance Challenges 26:30

2h ago26:30

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Hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin explore the complexities of dental insurance and provide insights into reducing plan participation and negotiating contracts. They emphasize the financial challenges faced by dental practitioners and offer practical steps for evaluating insurance contracts and communicating with patients during transitions. …

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

4d 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

11d 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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Reducing the Negative Impact of Dental Emergencies in Your Practice 21:15

14d ago21:15

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Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the challenges of managing dental emergencies in practice and offer practical strategies to reduce their negative impact. They emphasize the importance of identifying trends in emergency cases, tracking patient calls, and defining what cons…

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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

18d 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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Ep 152 Pinarello's National Sales Manager Doug Hall 1:21:09

25d 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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Beating Dental Burnout: Practical Ways to Stay Inspired and Energized in Your Practice 12:46

25d ago12:46

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Description: In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin address the issue of burnout in dentistry and its impact on professionals and society. Through personal insights and practical advice, they discuss recognizing burnout, creating an ideal workday, and embracing creativity to prevent and address burn…

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

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

1M 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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Enhancing Communication and Coordination through Morning Huddles 6:28

1M ago6:28

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In this episode Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin discuss the vital role of morning huddles in dental practices and their impact on patient care. They emphasize the significance of these huddles in ensuring operational efficiency and effective communication within the dental team. They stress the importance of morning huddles in bringing the denta…

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MARTIN POPOFF DELIVERS “VAN HALEN AT 50”  3:58:09

2M ago3:58:09

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EPISODE #101 - Author extraordinaire Martin Popoff has released his third Van Halen book, “Van Halen at 50.” This 190-page hardcover coffee table book takes the readers through VH’s 50 biggest moments from 1974 through 2024. The Daves grill Popoff about his views on the band’s colorful yet dramatic history. Tons of juicy VH News and a strong mailba…

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

2M 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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Ep 148 The Return of one of the OG's Shawn Remy 1:24:49

2M 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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Navigating Dentistry's Challenges: Staff Shortages, Cancellations, and Building Patient Relationships 7:28

2M ago7:28

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In this episode, Kimberly and Dr. Dawn discuss the current challenges in dentistry, including staff shortages, patient cancellations, and financial planning. They emphasize the importance of building strong patient relationships and preparing for unforeseen circumstances. The hosts invite listeners to share their struggles and concerns for future p…

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

2M 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

2M 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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Understanding Budgeting for Dental Practices: Financial Strategies for Success 8:57

2M ago8:57

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In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, hosts Kimberly Lucas and Dr. Dawn Durbin shed light on the often-neglected topic of budgeting in the dental industry. They delve into the challenges faced by dentists in understanding and managing their finances. The hosts share personal experiences to emphasize the transformative power of budgeting, …

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

3M ago1:43:45

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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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8th ANNIVERSARY - 100th EPISODE SPECIAL: JOE SATRIANI GOES DEEP ON VAN HALEN   3:09:25

3M ago3:09:25

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EPISODE #100 - This summer the spotlight will be focused on guitarist Joe Satriani who is set to play a boatload of Van Halen music on Sammy Hagar’s “The Best of All Worlds Tour.” The Daves do an in-depth interview with Satch about how the tour came about, what’s involved in the set list construction, the botched VH project with Alex Van Halen and …

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Ep 144 Liv Ambassador Jaime Baeza 1:13:04

3M ago1:13:04

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We were initially excited to have Jamie Baeza on the pod because, as a Liv Ambassador, she shares our passion to see more women on bikes. But consider our minds blown! During our chat we learned the depth of Jamie’s commitment to getting more of “everyone” on bikes. As a Be Good Foundation Bikepacking Scholarship recipient and active Trips for Kids…

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From Dental Assisting to Business Coaching: Kimberly's Journey in Dentistry 27:04

3M ago27:04

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In this episode of the Dental Dialogue Podcast, Dr. Dawn Durbin and Kimberly Lucas discuss Kimberly's remarkable journey in the field of dentistry. Kimberly shares her experiences starting as a dental assistant at 16 years old and the pivotal moments that led her to become a successful business coach in the dental industry. Listeners will gain insi…

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Unchaining Debt: How Dr. Durbin Transformed Her Dental Practice and Finances 19:25

3M ago19:25

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In this episode, Dr. Dawn Durbin shares her journey from a traumatic dental experience in childhood to becoming a successful dentist and business owner. She details her struggles with overwhelming student debt, the impact of a Dave Ramsey seminar, and the resilience that led to achieving a debt-free practice. Dr. Durbin's story is an inspiring test…

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Ep 143 Mount Diablo Trails Alliance Mark Moskowitz 1:10:39

3M ago1:10:39

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We, like many off road riders, are often frustrated by the lack of "legal" trail access. This week we spoke with Mark Moskowitz of the Mount Diablo Trails Alliance. The Alliance is a band of volunteer Trail Champions working to maintain and repair trails on Mount Diablo with a focus on safety, preservation and equitable access. Mark shared the exte…

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Where have all the good times gone? 1:20:42

3M ago1:20:42

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This week we were joined by our Brother and favorite guest host Chris Padavana. Post Paris-Roubaiz we wondered out loud if there is any stopping Mathieu van der Poel...we are divided. And, after listening to Michael Ceely's podcast with Legendary Cyclist Michael King we lamented the decline of road racing in North America. What has happened to Supe…

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Ep 141 Michael Ceely High Performance Coach, Podcast Host and Author 1:20:46

3M ago1:20:46

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This morning we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Michael Ceely. An accomplished cyclist in his own right, he's also a high performance coach who helps athletes and other success-driven individuals use the power of psychology to achieve results far beyond their expectations. If you want to improve performance, "breakout" of a slump, rid yo…

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FAN HALEN DROPS A VH TRIBUTE ALBUM  3:29:49

4M ago3:29:49

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EPISODE #99 - Guitarist Derek Fuller has the massive challenge of portraying Eddie Van Halen in Fan Halen, which has grown into the biggest VH tribute band on the planet running for 20 years. The band has recently released its first album covering material from 1978-1984. The Daves have an in-depth talk with Fuller about the making of the album as …

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Ep 140 Mike and Dave talking Classics and tough climbs! One in Nor Cal the other in Hawaii 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

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Couple of old dudes talking bike racing and the overall health of the world tour right now. It has never been better in our estimation! Who is your favorite right now? Tadej? MVDP? Jonas? Mads? Jasper? Bernal? Wout? Powless? The list in long and getting longer every year on the mens side with all of the young talent entering the World Tour stage? N…

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Ep 139 Central Coast Shredder and Giant Ambassador Devin Debruhl 1:22:54

4M ago1:22:54

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He began racing BMX, then kicked XC ass on his 24” full suspension rig, got recruited to race for the Trek Bear National Team and now races enduro and dual slalom at the pro level. Did we mention he trains on his road and gravel bikes and has just plain fun on his dirt jumper? You can say if it has 2 wheels Giant Ambassador Devin Debruhl rides it a…

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Introducing Dental Dialogue 4:54

4M ago4:54

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This episode introduces Dr. Dawn Durbin, a dentist, and Kimberly Lucas, a dental professional business coach. Together, they discuss their backgrounds and the inspiration behind their new podcast, Dental Dialogue. Key Points: Dr. Durbin shares her experience overcoming significant dental school debt and creating a thriving practice. Kimberly Lucas …

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Ep 138 National Senior Games Sue Hlavacek and Simeon Gipson 1:21:09

4M ago1:21:09

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Simeon Gipson took time off the bike to talk to us about using the bike to beat diabetes, racing competitively at the age of 78, riding 1,100 miles alone from Oklahoma to Pittsburgh to race at the National Senior Games, riding to inspire others, and as a Native American,the support of the Cherokee Nation. Sue Hlavacek, President & CEO of the Nation…

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Ep 137 Bike Lawyer Kyle Smith 1:12:02

4M ago1:12:02

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In addition to being a lawyer, Kyle Smith Esq. of Paceline Law is also an avid cyclist so he knows bikes He took a break from the court room to chat with us about, among other things, choosing bike law over foreclosure law (a no brainer in our opinion), liabilities if there is a road hazard, roundabouts, how we can protect ourselves against uninsur…

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Ep 136 Pro Slopestyle Rider and Van Life enthusiast David Lieb 1:39:54

5M ago1:39:54

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Pro Rider David Lieb took a break from life on the road to talk to us about choosing BMX over racing motocross, racing downhill, conquering Slope Style and Speed & Style, his favorite trails, van life and becoming a story teller. Even roadies will love this one! Support the Show. Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are av…

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“JUMP” BOOK CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD TALE OF THE “1984” TOUR 3:28:55

5M ago3:28:55

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EPISODE #98 - Author Jim Serger tells the story of how he and his buddies all attended a Van Halen concert on March 9, 1984 and the impact it had on their youth. The Daves have an in-depth talk with Serger as well as his buddy Chris Berger, who went backstage and met the band. A fresh mailbag segment and a ton of VH News round out this February epi…

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Ep 135 Ibis Bicycles Roxy Lo 1:44:38

5M ago1:44:38

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This week Roxy Lo Partner & and Chief Designer at IBIS Cycles jumped on with us to share her journey from San Fran dot.com bust to Hong Kong to Santa Cruz.. From knowing nothing about bikes to designing for Light & Motion and Camelbak to becoming part of the team that rebuilt IBIS into the iconic brand it is today. She shared great insights into wh…

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Ep 134 Have you ever thought about riding across the US with your buddy? 1:45:16

5M ago1:45:16

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Two old friends of Dave's Matt Swinnerton and Chris Dittmore joined us to talk about their long-distance trekking adventures. First from San Francisco to Boston and then again from The Canadian Border to Mexico via Oregon, Washington and California. With a "Big Dream" and the support of friends and family they are stories of friendship, mutual trus…

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Ep 133 The Luna Cycling Family 1:23:42

5M ago1:23:42

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In this episode we meet up with Joel Luna and his 2 boys Josh and Jacob. Joel grew up in the Philippines and moved to the US at age 15. He raced bikes there before coming to the US and has also raced here but this episode is focused on his two boys and their life racing bikes. Josh 18 and Jacob 14 are racing road bikes and doing quite well. They ar…

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EP 132 World Bicycle Relief with Alex Gee 1:47:00

6M ago1:47:00

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This episode we are joined by Alex Gee of World Bicycle Relief (WBR). Alex is a Community Marketing Associate for this great organization. WBR has provided hundreds of thousands of bikes to people in need in 6 different countries. 779,000 to be exact with a goal of 1Mill by 2025! These are not just any bike, they have been specifically designed to …

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“EDWARD VAN HALEN: A MUSICIAN” DOCUSERIES BEGINS 3:18:41

6M ago3:18:41

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EPISODE #97 - Irish documentarian Simon Alkin from Denmark has launched a new docuseries called “Edward Van Halen: A Musician” on YouTube and the Daves do a behind-the-scenes interview with him about how the project came together. A new mailbag segment kicks off the new year as well as some saucy VH News complete this January episode. Download the …

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Ep 131 Kendra Ramsey Executive Director of California Bike Coalition 1:37:43

6M ago1:37:43

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Kendra Ramsey joins us from the California Bicycle Coalition. If you are not familiar with the organization they work on transportation infrastructure and focus improving safety and access for all to navigate cities more comfortably by bike, foot, or mass transit. Kendra knows these needs all too well as she frequently relied on all of them growing…

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Ep 130 The CyclingCEO Monica B 1:22:16

6M ago1:22:16

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Monica has created a wonderful life thanks to Cycling. She believes Cycling saved her life as she was working her own PR firm in Hollywood and working 90 hours a week. Crushing it but the work and stress was overwhelming, and it landed her in the hospital with a massive tumor. Thankfully they were able to catch it in time and she has recovered but …

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Ep 129 Former Pro Skater Mike Rafter 1:22:47

6M ago1:22:47

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This was a heavy one! Mike Rafter has lived a very interesting life and had so much success first as a pro skater travelling the world doing demos and contests, and later even worked for Thrasher Mag! After the skate career he tried his hand at owning a couple of skate shops but that is a tough market and had pursue taking a job. Ended up Working a…

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AUTHOR/PODCASTER DARREN PALTROWITZ TALKS DLR  4:25:12

7M ago4:25:12

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EPISODE #96 - Author and podcaster Darren Paltrowitz (The DLR Cast, Paltrocast) mixes it up with the Daves for a full on deep dive discussion about David Lee Roth in promotion for his new book, “DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World.” Another sweet 16 mailbag and year-end VH News segment complete this December episode. Download the podcast…

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