Best Gcn Podcasts (2024)

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Why Tadej Pogačar Is ALREADY The Greatest Of All Time! | GCN Show Ep. 602 35:21

38m ago35:21

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 602 With Le Tour de France ending with Tadej Pogačar's victory, Si and Dan discuss whether he can now be considered to be the greatest cyclist of all time! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show - the headlines 00:33 Not welcome to to the Tour de France 01:02 The new Canyon Aeroad 01:22 Biniam Girmay and…

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Ep 184- Put on 20kg & Get FASTER?!?! -Jonas Abrahamsen GCN interview 29:07

13d ago29:07

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Is putting on weight going to slow you down? Well, IT DEPENDS! This episode we dive into the WHY behind Jonas Abrahamsen's GCN interview is so vital for endurance of all ages and abilities to watch, as well as give an Exercise Scientist's insight as to why Jonas saw such drastic improvements in his abilities. Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTrai…

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HIGHEST Tour de France Salaries. How Do They Compare? | GCN Show Ep. 601 31:14

1d ago31:14

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 601 How much are Tour de France riders earning in 2024? And how does that compare to other athletes, in general? Dan & Conor dive in. Some of the figures are staggering! Plus, they discuss the fans ruining cycling, the best climbing performance of ALL TIME, the start of the Transcontinental, and…

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The UNBELIEVABLE Power Outputs Of Tour De France Cyclists! | GCN Show Ep. 600 42:57

3d ago42:57

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 600 The power output that the pro cyclists are producing this Tour de France are some of the highest in recent years with some averaging more than 300 watts for 4 hours! However, this Tour has also shown us that power alone cannot guarantee great performances, as the gravel stage slowed down the…

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Beach Games 49:57

4d ago49:57

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the games one can play at the beach. We've previously talked about the beach, and also Yard Games, so now we bring an intersection of the two. Also Beach Soccer and Terraforming Mars. In the news, the Nintendo Direct had some good stuff (especially the long awaited Metroid Prime 4) and you don't need an Xbox to pl…

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Pro Cycling’s Got A New Problem | GCN Show Ep. 599 40:12

11d ago40:12

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 599 Pro cycling’s got a new problem: the curse of the extra boring stage! After watching the Tour de France this weekend, we started wondering whether Grand Tour sprint stages need a shakeup, why they have become so boring, what can be done about it, and if anything even needs to be done about i…

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Bosses (in videogames) 49:46

18d ago49:46

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the concept of bosses in videogames. In the news, the Panthers win the Stanley Cup in the longest season in NHL history, Connor McDavid is awarded the Conn Smythe trophy but doesn't come out to claim it, and Founders of Reyvick might someday come. Related Links Forum Thread Bosses (in videogames) Discord Chat Boss…

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Great! More UCI Rules! | GCN Show Ep. 598 37:11

18d ago37:11

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 598 Custom 3D printed saddles that conform to your bum? Swapping out your car for an e-bike can get you a new house? New rules introduced by UCI! The immediate future of GCN and many more discussed by our favourite GCN Show hosts, Si and Dan! Thanks to @wahoofitness 👉 https://uk.wahoofitness.com…

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The Future Of GCN, What’s Next? | GCN Show Ep. 597 38:10

25d ago38:10

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 597 We’ve got some big news here at GCN this week!: We’re independent again, having bought back the majority stake in Play Sports Network. In today’s show, we’ll be letting you know what that means for us, and more importantly what it means for you. Plus, Si & Dan discuss the cycling shoe dials …

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Animal Well (2024) 51:13

1M ago51:13

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Animal Well. It's a beautiful and well made metroidvania. In the news, Civilization 7 is coming and Blades in the Dark is fantastic from session zero to terminal endgame. Related Links Forum Thread Animal Well (2024) Discord Chat Animal Well (2024) Things of the Day Rym - Don't touch AM transmitter towers Scott - Pr…

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The Endurance Marker That Separates The Best From The Rest 41:44

1M ago41:44

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 596 What is the "fourth dimension" of cycling performance, or the endurance marker that separates the best cyclists from the rest? While having a high VO2 max, and other physical markers are important, new studies suggest that having incredible fatigue resistance might be the secret to elite per…

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The Latest Thing To RUIN Gravel Racing Is... 36:52

1M ago36:52

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 595 Has gravel biking changed for the better? Or is it starting to become too technical? From the tech to the innovative clothing, Si & Dan delve into what unfolded at the Unbound Gravel 2024 and more this week's GCN Show! 00:00 Welcome to the GCN Show 00:37 The leading stories 01:31 Lachlan Mor…

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Gran Fondo Fatigue: Are Sportives Worth It? 27:50

2M ago27:50

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 594 Are sportives REALLY worth it, or are they a waste of money? Is it possible to have the same epic riding experience for free these days? We dive in - weighing the pros, cons, and middle ground! Hank & Manon also cover the latest cycling news, including the end of the Giro d'Italia, retiremen…

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Why Is Cycling Making People So Angry? 40:03

2M ago40:03

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 591 In this week's show, we take a closer look at a recent news article suggesting that cyclists are to blame for making roads dangerous. Conor & Si also react to new laws being passed against cyclists and question why cycling is so often antagonised and why it makes people so angry! We also cov…

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Don't Make a Game, Make a Store 58:35

2M ago58:35

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Tonight on GeekNights, in light of one of many Helldivers 2 kerfuffles, we consider yet another way that late capitalism is ruining the games industry: the stores make more money than the games. In the news, a Roblox game's attempt to fix its in-game economy causes a bunch of gamers to lose their minds, Sportsnet streams have freaky noises, and Ani…

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Dumb And Painful Things We’ve Done As Cyclists! 27:03

2M ago27:03

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 592 Is this one of the stupidest things we've ever done? In today’s show, we ask ourselves this question, discuss the many stupid things we’ve done in our cycling lives, and reflect on what we learned from them! We also explore how cycling helmets can double as protection for tennis players from…

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Are Super Strong Cyclists Killing Racing? 30:13

2M ago30:13

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Is pro racing better than ever or more boring than ever? Join Si & Hank as they dive into the debate! They also delve into the latest racing news, discuss the official Bob Marley bike, Pogačar’s controversial bib shorts at Giro d'Italia, new bike tech - and much more! Welcome To The GCN Show 0:00 This Week On The GCN Show 0:10 What We Learned This …

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How to ruin your competitive card game 1:08:26

3M ago1:08:26

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Tonight on GeekNights, we consider how to ruin your competitive card game. Scott shares the original Sins of CCG design. This is all in the context of Marvel SNAP. In the news, the Rangers sweep the Capitals, Square Enix reported extraordinary losses, Dave & Buster's introduces real money gambling, and Fallout games don't work on modern PCs. Relate…

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The Free Cycling Speed That NOBODY Is Talking About 36:12

2M ago36:12

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 590 This might be the most boring-sounding cycling topic we've ever covered, but it's really NOT, and ...it's super important! That's right - today, we're talking about efficiency and what you can do to make yourself more efficient! Plus, Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past…

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Is A Cyclist's Body A Healthy Body? 37:38

3M ago37:38

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 589 Cyclists are known for their lean physiques. To some outsiders, they might appear "skinny" and "weak", and while we know that this isn’t the case, Dan & Si still tackle the debate head-on! In this week's show they dive into whether a cyclist's physique is truly the pinnacle of fitness ...or …

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Ep 183 What Matters in Developing Strength for Endurance Athletes 31:48

3M ago31:48

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Join us in this episode as we delve into "The Evolution of Strength Training in Endurance Sports: Insights from Leading Coaches." I'll guide you through the significant transformation that endurance sports are witnessing in terms of strength training. And we explore the shift from the conventional approach of lifting weights to understanding the nu…

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Klask 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Klask. It's a well-designed extremely fun tabletop sport adjacent to but significantly distinct from Air Hockey. In the news, the Rangers are number one in the NHL, the Coyotes are moving to Salt Lake City, and Visions of Mana has quite the trailer. Also if you ever need to help out an injured pigeon in New York Cit…

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Why Do Cyclists Keep Getting Banned? 34:10

3M ago34:10

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 588 No - we're not talking about doping - but every day cyclists who are being banned from roads and whole areas... In this week's show, Dan and Si are back to ask 'why?'. Plus there's pro riders making the kind of mistakes which would make a junior blush, a chance to win some Topeak gear, and m…

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Why So Many HUGE Crashes Right Now? 38:49

3M ago38:49

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 587 Why are there so many crashes in pro cycling at the moment? With Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Van Aert all having serious crashes, resulting in multiple broken bones in recent weeks, we’ll be looking at the possible reasons why. Plus, we ask how there are now more cyclists than motorists in the…

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Balatro (2024) 58:16

3M ago58:16

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Balatro (2024). From LocalThunk and published by Playstack, it's a roguelike deckbuilder in the vein of Slay the Spire, but in Video Poker. It's good. In the news, PAX East was all right but it's still a ghost town when the expo hall closes, the Rangers are top of the NHL coming into the playoffs, and you may not ha…

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Are You Cycling Too Much? 29:44

3M ago29:44

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 586 Can there really be such a thing as too much cycling? Seriously, yes, there really is. In this episode of the GCN Show, we explore the drawbacks of overdoing it. Plus, Hank & Si touch on the Pope's hunt for a new bike, get into cycling shorts, and cover all things cycling from this past week…

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Is Oxytocin the secret to the cycling buzz? 33:36

4M ago33:36

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 585 Scientists have found that cycling increases levels of the love hormone, oxytocin. How does this affect your mood? Could cycling improve your social or even love life? In cycling shorts, the first openly gay man to cycle around the globe and Mathieu van der Poel signs another 10-year Canyon …

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Faster Cycling Is On Its Way. Here's Why 33:01

4M ago33:01

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 584 Some traditions are slowing cycling down. Skinny tyres are a thing of the past, sunglasses are on their way out, and handlebars could be raised higher. Is the cycling rules book due a rewrite? In other news, more AI cycling tech and e-bikes could be controlled remotely. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Mil…

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Has The Bike Industry Made Cycling Too Complicated? 37:44

4M ago37:44

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 583 This week, Dan & Si are here to discuss whether the cycling industry has become too complicated, and is now driving people away? Plus, Trek Bikes adjust their strategy, a music video filmed on a velodrome, as well as cycling shorts, your comments, and more! 0:00 Welcome to the GCN Show 0:40 …

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UCI: May The Force Be With You 32:15

4M ago32:15

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 582 A crime against cycling fashion has been committed...Visma Lease A Bike's new aero TT helmet has landed from outer space! Is this cycling helmet taking aerodynamics too far? In cycling shorts, Canyon has released a new e-bike, and pro bikes have got heavier...and FASTER?! Check out the Canyo…

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Ep 182 - Understanding the Social Media Landscape in Strength Training for Cyclists and Triathletes 36:00

5M ago36:00

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The craze for flashy, complex fitness regimes dominates the social media landscape, often contrasting with the disciplined, focused demands of endurance sports like cycling and triathlon. In this episode, Menachem Brodie dispels the misconceptions swirling around complex equates to better. He emphasizes the importance of investing time to master fu…

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The Big Problem With E-Bikes 34:35

5M ago34:35

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 581 eBikes are gaining popularity, but what is preventing further uptake? Si thinks he has the answer. e-Bikes are just too slow. Should the speed limit be changed to match those in the US? Or is this too dangerous? In other news, the Visma Lease-A-Bike team have been greedy, hogging 6 race wins…

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Anti-Cheat 1:01:17

5M ago1:01:17

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Tonight on GeekNights, having previously talked about Cheating we now consider Anti-Cheat. How do you prevent cheating? In the news, the Nintendo Direct is Feb 21 but the Switch 2 is likely 2025, and Helldivers 2's ugly anti-cheat in a PvE game leaves a bad taste in our mouths. Related Links Forum Thread Anti-Cheat Discord Chat Anti-Cheat Things of…

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How Are The Pros Getting More Powerful Than Ever? 35:46

5M ago35:46

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 580 The first Tour de France winner set a 25.7 km/h average speed, but last year the pro peloton hit 41km/h. How are pro cyclists generating more power than ever before? Si is joined by a special guest to discuss the increasing power outputs recorded in elite cycling. In cycling shorts, we annou…

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Ep 181 - The One I Never Wanted To Have To Make 38:01

5M ago38:01

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In this eye-opening episode of The Strong Savvy Cyclist & Triathlete, our host Menachem Brodie examines the broader scope of endurance strength training. Going beyond subjective opinions, he unveils the critical nuances involved in achieving excellence in the field. Dive deep into the fascinating intricacies of balancing intensity and recovery, opt…

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Why Do We Keep P*ssing Off Car Drivers? 36:24

5M ago36:24

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 579: gcn.eu/gcnshow579 Get off the road! Stop skipping the traffic! We've heard it all, but why do cyclists annoy car drivers? Dan and Si discuss 7 things cyclists do that could be irritating to other road users. In cycling shorts, Bromptom has an issue with their new factory plans, some truly l…

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All Games are the Same Game 59:45

5M ago59:45

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Tonight on GeekNights, we riff on some of the ideas we're exploring for our new talk for PAX East 2024: All Games are the Same Game. Turns out you can factorize games into other games. Also we're back after Rym was gone skiing for a week. In the news, the Logitech G PRO X wireless headset is all right, it turns out US presidents aren't immune to al…

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6 Signs You’ll Live A Long Life: Does Cycling Help? 24:37

5M ago24:37

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 578: https://gcn.eu/gcnshow578 Can we predict how long we'll live? Dan and Conor discuss physiological parameters that can predict your life expectancy and how cycling can help maintain these markers, even when those grey hairs start setting in. In other news, the UCI have turned to snow sports …

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Ep 180- Balancing Stress and Strain: The Complex Role of TSS 50:15

5M ago50:15

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We all love to watch our fitness "rise" on that Performance Management Chart in TrainingPeaks (or whatever software you use). It's fun to see our rides add up to a bigger wave of purple. But there are all too many times where our training gets derailed, and we cannot figure out why! Our rides were done as prescribed, you hit the Intensities and Int…

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The Potential New Doping Practice That Stinks 35:59

5M ago35:59

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🎥 Find the show and watch it on YouTube: GCN Show Ep. 577: gcn.eu/GCNShow577 Oh poo, is another doping scandal on the horizon? Be warned this one is even more strange than worm blood doping. Si and Dan discuss the possibility of using faecal transplants to increase cycling performance. In cycling shorts, Mark Cavendish's cycling training for the se…

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The Games of MAGFest 2024 1:06:39

6M ago1:06:39

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Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss the extremely good games we played at MAGFest 2024, which itself was possibly the best MAGFest that has ever happened to date. Particularly, the MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase (MIVS) and a shout-out to Nothing Good Can Come of This. In the news, Palworld surged onto the scene with massive sales and weird controve…

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This Is The End Of Fasted Training 37:31

6M ago37:31

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🎥 Find GCN Show 576 on YouTube! gcn.eu/GCNShow576 Is a low-carb training diet really the best for cycling performance? With some new research, we could see the end of fasted training for pro endurance athletes. Si and Dan debate restricting carbohydrates for exercise and explore the science behind cycling nutrition. In cycling shorts, we interviewe…

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Welcome To The GCN Show! 0:54

6M ago0:54

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We've been on YouTube for quite some time. So long, in fact that that at the time of recording, this is now our 576th weekly GCN show. But we've just heard about this new platform which is called a podcast. Yeah, we know, we're a bit late to the party. But if you want to hear the latest news, views and stories from the world of cycling, from the bi…

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Tending to California’s Golden Agriculture with Karen Ross, California Secretary of Agriculture 47:37

6M ago47:37

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Tending to California's Golden Agriculture Karen Ross, California's Secretary of Agriculture Begin with a Mediterranean climate; add a long range of mountains to collect and store winter’s precipitation; carve out a deep valley at the foot of those mountains, then add to that valley rich, alluvial soils. It is a fact, the nation’s Golden State was …

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Whale Street (2023) 1:01:41

6M ago1:01:41

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Whale Street. It is a solid concept, combining the stock/operating round structure of an 18xx game with poker hand mechanics, but it doesn't quite stick the landing on execution. In the news, Wizards of the Coast has an AI art problem, and Free to Play games like Overwatch and Marvel Snap have a new card/character p…

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India Joz - Fusion Foodie 47:36

7M ago47:36

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Guest: Chef & Restaurateur India Jozseph Schultz His India Joze restaurant was the West Coast capital of fusion food-ism. The taste that lingers of that fusion leads one to ask Jozseph Schultz: How can one cook East in the West so the hungry return for more? Topics include how India Joze served an ever-changing menu of the world’s spicy foods in a …

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Ep 179- KISS IT for your best year yet! 19:12

7M ago19:12

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What does it take to have your best year yet? KISS IT! Subscribe to the HVTraining YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HVTraining Join the FREE Facebook Community HVTraining’s Strength Training for Cyclists & Triathletes Coach Brodie's Book “Strength Training for Cycling Performance” Learn all bout Strength Training for Cycling Strength Traini…

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Lethal Company (2023) 54:07

7M ago54:07

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Tonight on GeekNights, we review Lethal Company from Zeekerss. Rym tried out that Zelda 2 remix. In the news, Nintendo killed the Wii U and 3DS servers early, and Valve banned people who deserved it in a fantastic way. Related Links Forum Thread Lethal Company (2023) Discord Chat Lethal Company (2023) Things of the Day Rym - Disco Elysium | Pixel A…

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Ep 178- Brian Carroll - What You Need to Know to Lift Heavy $h*+.... 1:08:09

7M ago1:08:09

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So.... you want to LIFT HEAVY $h*+!!!! Well, as an endurance athlete, there are quite a few things you need to know before going heavy! In this episode, multi-world record holder, former back pain patient, and coach Brian Carroll shares with us from his deep knowledge and experience what you should be thinking about, before loading up the bar. Bria…

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Ep 177- FROM THE ARCHIVES: When & How to Progress Your Strength Training 49:17

8M ago49:17

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This week we dig back into how to properly progress your strength training beyond the "more reps, more weight", or "Find a harder to execute exercise" mentality that is so incredibly prevalent these days. We're re-sharing episode 121 as this weeks episode, where Coach Brodie explained the 4 ways to progress your strength training, and the important…

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