Best Pinkbike Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 88. Mike Levy on Life After Pinkbike, UFOs and Sleep Paralysis 1:46:53

9h ago1:46:53

1:46:53

The infamous Mike Levy joins us to chat about his life after being a mountain bike reviewer at Pinkbike for over 15 years as well as his experiences with the paranormal, go karting, and his love for Monster Energy.By IFHT Films

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Episode 236 - Getting to Know Henry Quinney 1:32:46

1d ago1:32:46

1:32:46

We chat about how he got into riding as a teenager, how he bounced back and forth chasing summer in the UK and New Zealand for years, his time as a World Cup mechanic, why he left GMBN, some of his endurance feats including an attempt at the FKT riding across all of New Zealand and riding 1,000,000 feet in a year, and much more. Henry's an incredib…

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Gnar Couch Podshow 158: Broadcasting From a Trailer, Is Eddie Pliers Drunk, Is JP a Hipster? 1:39:31

10h ago1:39:31

1:39:31

It's official. We live in a trailer. And that trailer needs a name. Thanks to you, our listeners, for the most appropriate and kind names for our rickety-ass trailer studio. Your great suggestions, like "Cum Bucket" and "Bussy Massage Clinic" were much appreciated. That's right, we've got zero chill and a fucked-up funny bone. Rob and JP are prepar…

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S#!t You Don't Want to Hear | DCMTB S3E6 1:08:20

4d ago1:08:20

1:08:20

I'll be frank... There is a few things that you just don't want to hear. Although we were missing one of the heads from the snake on this episode we still got it done. Tune in to hear Eli and Rob talk about some of the things you just don't want to hear.By The Wheel House

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Ep 87. From Making “I Only Ride Park” to Lexus Ads with Leo Zuckerman 1:36:24

7d ago1:36:24

1:36:24

Leo Zuckerman is a Commercial Director who cut his teeth in the mountain bike world before progressing to bigger projects. To date he has worked with brands like Subaru, Ping, Samsung, Lexus, and today he is here to chat about the ins and outs of being in his position.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 157: Miguel and JP vs. the World, Fan Questions for TDS Racers, Cumb Over to Our Trailer 1:26:01

7d ago1:26:01

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Gnar Couch Podshow 157 is somewhere between our best and 157th worst show. Cumb with us as we discuss a plethora of important topics and sometimes talk about mountain biking to bore you. We've dedicated ourselves to living our brand as we prepare to move the studio from Cheef's apartment, where his gay neighbor (geighbor, as it is) stomps around li…

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Episode 235 - Does Mountain Biking Need Its Own 'Drive to Survive'? 1:08:06

8d ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Romain Dompnier and Madison Wallinger explain what goes into a season of in-depth mountain biking coverage, the power of archetypes and how race coverage can help the sport grow.By Pinkbike

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Ep 86. Is Hockey or Mountain Biking More Dangerous? 1:04:32

14d ago1:04:32

1:04:32

We answer your questions and chat about whether hockey is more dangerous than mountain biking, disappointing our parents, and police sirens in songs. 🚨Listen to Matt's playlist🚨 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6F1kXFUByHqKq7Wzcc6ATn?si=51de43373a3c49e4 (0:00) Intro (2:07) Pet Peeves: Surge Pricing (8:15) Should dogs lick their owners face? (12:12…

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Gnar Couch Podshow 156: Semper Fi Fund, TDS Enduro, The Demon Core 1:37:11

14d ago1:37:11

1:37:11

Hey, bumb-lookers and therapy-needers, welcome to the unsanitized playground of banter we call the Gnar Couch Podshow, episode 156. We start this clusterfuck with Cheef using airtime to try to sell his bike. Classy. Paying homage to true courage, we hear from Ryan Beamish and thefund.org, an organization that helps connect veterans with mountain bi…

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Episode 234 - Remi Gauvin on Racing, Riding & How Everything Changes 1:14:31

15d ago1:14:31

1:14:31

Remi Gauvin has seen it all in racing, from their early days as a promising junior to climbing the ranks of Enduro. In this chat we cover his roots in downhill, what it really takes to do both disciplines and how the sport is changing - for good and for bad.By Pinkbike

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Just an Old Fashion Round Table | DCMTB S3E5 1:16:17

19d ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Honestly, we had no direction and enough beers to shoot an episode. No particular point to this one. We sat down we shot the shit and we covered a lot of ground. Industry in distress, we covered it. Breaking bikes, sure did. Drinking out of a prosthetic leg, we had a story for that. Tune in, hunker down, and hang out with us for another episode of …

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Ep 85. Greatest Music Videos of All Time with Director Sterling Larose 1:23:44

22d ago1:23:44

1:23:44

Sterling Larose is an award winning music video director that has worked Macklemore, SonReal, Snotty Nose Rez Kids and many more. Today he joins us to talk about crashing into SonReal's car, his Juno nominations, and blindly ranking the most popular music videos.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 155: Crankworx Rotorua Reaction, Dean's Unclean Peen Sauce, My Own Thoughts Gave Me PTSD 1:48:45

21d ago1:48:45

1:48:45

Yo, gnards! Get your bumbs ready because we're diving dick-deep into the tricky shitstorm of omnisexual allure, firing off opinions that are as frank as a nun in a brothel. We're tearing into the gnar-gnar world of slopestyle and the performance gap between male and female athletes. Are we stoked or just stoking the flame? Boston Rob experiences TP…

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Episode 233 - Tara Llanes on Reinventing Herself As a Wheelchair Basketball Paralympian 2:11:05

22d ago2:11:05

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Tara Llanes has been wildly accomplished at the high levels of multiple sports - BMX, MTB, and wheelchair basketball, not to mention wheelchair tennis - and she also has a whole lot more life experience to share. In 2007, in what she thought was her second-to-last race before retiring from her career as a mountain biker, a devastating crash changed…

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Episode 232 - The Emergency Response Side 1:23:58

28d ago1:23:58

1:23:58

Amy Ertel and Steve Vanderhoek are two people who bring a lot to our sport: both in terms of their excellent riding and when it comes to their jobs and risk preparedness. Amy is a nurse, Steve is a firefighter, and both are extraordinary riders.By Pinkbike

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Ep 84. Fighting Hecklers and Befriending Norm Macdonald with Sean McDonnell 1:03:12

29d ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Comedian Sean McDonnell joined us to chat about his surprise friendship with Norm Macdonald, fighting hecklers, and the car accident he got into on the way to our studio.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 154: Reamo Piehole Update, Deano's Hawt Sawce, What is Kurtis Downs' Name? 1:35:19

29d ago1:35:19

1:35:19

It's time to corrupt your eardrums with another idiotic episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow – bringing you a symphony of chaos sure to alert your pen 15. Boston Rob, JP, Jimmy Sniper, and Cheef here with the usual band of Zoom room rejects. Buckle the fuck up for episode 154. It's a clusterfuck of cosmic proportions. We deep dive into the gibberish g…

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(Doubel Drop) Gnar Couch Podshow 132: R-Dog/Ride or Die, Congealed Weapons, Mad at Memes 1:51:10

1M ago1:51:10

1:51:10

Back in the fall we were "hacked" by people "we don't know" and we lost a bunch of episodes. Well, we never actually lost the episodes. We still have every one, and we'll periodically post them from time to time. Here's the episode with R-Dog. It was awesome, unlike the "unknowns" who "hacked" us. Prepare your fragile sensibilities because we've go…

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Rachel Pageau | DCMTB S3E4 1:03:01

1M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Do you like Dales Pale Ale? Do you like Bike races? Have you ever been on Only Fans? Tune in and get a little story on all of these topics. We covered a lot of ground in this one. Rachel Pageau joins us and gives us all the exclusive content that you'll only get from Dirt Church. Don't miss this episode or all you friends will make fun of you and y…

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Episode 231 - Secrets of the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show 1:30:00

1M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Dario and Brian are joined by Alvin from our sister publication Velo to discuss the products we saw, the factories we toured, and the food we ate at this year's Taipei Cycle Show.By Pinkbike

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Ep 83. Venus on Winning Drag Race, Meeting Lady Gaga and Getting Recognized in Bathrooms 1:27:32

1M ago1:27:32

1:27:32

Venus is a drag queen from Vancouver and recently took top honours as the winner of Canada's Drag Race season 4. She stopped by to chat about her experience on the show, what it was like meeting Lady Gaga, partying in Mexico and what's next for her. (0:00) Intro (2:11) Settling into Her Big Win (3:40) Getting Recognized while Traveling (8:56) Suppo…

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Episode 230 - Gracey Hemstreet on Redbull Hardline, Growing up in a Bike Park and Graduating to Elites 48:17

1M ago48:17

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Episode 229 - What Makes Your Bike YOURS 59:50

1M ago59:50

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Could you choose your bike out of a lineup? If so, how? Whether it's strange suspension setups, cockpit changes or just particular tires, we all have things that make our bikes our own.By Pinkbike

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Ep 82. Getting Fired, Arrested, and Bombing in Whistler with Ryan Williams 1:19:16

1M ago1:19:16

1:19:16

You may know comedian Ryan Williams from his performances in Just For Laughs or as a finalist on Sirius XM’s Canada’s Top Comic. Today he's in our studio to chat about getting arrested on New Years, fired on Microsoft Teams, and his upcoming tour across BC.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 153: Fezzari Rebrand, Saudi Prince MTB Comps, Why Do People Like Pinkbike? 1:24:02

1M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

Ah, the moment you've all been pretending to wait for—Gnar Couch Podshow Episode 153 is dropping, and it's about as stable as a two-legged chair tied to a downcountry bike. Here we are, the dynamic trio: Boston Rob fixing to drop truth bombs like they're going out of style; JP, living on the fringe of mildly offensive; and Cheef, who thinks he's a …

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Is Something Broken in the Bike Industry? | DCMTB S3E3 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

There just seems to be some things in the industry that are broken. With little direction we headed into the unknown with some help from a couple local shredders. Tune in to find out what makes our blood boil, and how certain things came to be in the industry. Does it make sense? Probably not. Did we sole any problems? Doubtful. But did we have a g…

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Episode 228 - Eliot Jackson on the Early Days of Pinkbike, Grow Cycling’s 2024 Plans, & More 1:25:40

2M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

Eliot Jackson has been a busy guy after retiring from World Cup DH racing. He's a Red Bull commentator, an ambassador for various cycling brands, the founder of Grow Cycling Foundation, and the organizer of a brand new event called Aspire. As you can imagine from listening to him on live broadcasts, he's a really fun guy to chat with and Alicia, Br…

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Ep 81. Jared Nathan on Kill Tony, the “R” Word and Re-Creating Samuel L. Jackson Movies 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Jared Nathan is a standup comedian known for his over 20 appearances on Kill Tony and winning a golden ticket. We talked about what it’s like being a comedian with special needs, how he feels about the “R” word, rubbing elbows with celebrities like Joe Rogen, Erik Griffin, and Pauly Shore, what it means to be “normal”, and re-creating scenes from S…

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Gnar Couch Podshow 152: The Return of John Kilo, The Sexual Potential of Taco Bell, Botulism and Hot Sauce 1:48:28

2M ago1:48:28

1:48:28

Ah, here we go again, another awe-inspiring episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow with Cheef, JP, Jimmy Sniper, and Boston Rob (especially) coming at you like a fart in a fan factory. Get ready to be dazzled by our special guests: the ever-so-famous John Kilo, whose exploits in the adult industry are as chilling as the mountain air—talk about frostbite…

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Episode 227 - Getting to Know Sarah Moore 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Sarah Moore is incredibly important to the Pinkbike, cross-synergized ecosystem of symbiotic workflow, not least because she guides so much content and new coverage. Here, she and Henry talk about her racing World Cups, "what's good", women in the industry, and the slightly more light-hearted side of breaking both arms.…

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Ep 80. Drake’s Leaked Video, The Super Bowl, and Facebook Scams 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

In this episode we watch Drake's leaked video, discuss the Super Bowl, and Matt tells the story of a recent Facebook scam.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 151: Heart-Felt Unification, Bathroom Jerk Alert, Sonic the Echidna 59:59

2M ago59:59

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Gear up, you beautiful bastards, it's time to crank your knobs for another episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow. Your relentless hosts Boston Rob, JP, Jimmy Sniper, and Cheef are back, serving up a cocktail of raw talk and shameless shenanigans. We’re embracing the nostalgia like a drunk hug at a high school reunion discussing Creed, Limp Bizkit, and …

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Jerrell Webster | DCMTB S3E2 1:24:50

2M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

Some people say he has the blood of a cougar running through his veins. Others have speculated that he wrote the rough draft of the constitution. It has even been told that Dale Earnhardt was his personal chauffeur. What were getting at is that Jerrell is a absolute ANIMAL. If you haven't heard of him, get out from under your rock and que up this e…

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Episode 226 - Aaron Gwin Will Ride Crestline, Plus His Commentary and Racing Plans for 2024 48:32

2M ago48:32

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When the UCI team list was released for the upcoming season, there were many answers to be found about who will be riding what. One inclusion that didn't shed too much like, however, was Aaron Gwin's name under his eponymous racing team. What bikes were they riding? What would this team look like? And will Aaron himself be lining up at World Cups t…

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Ep 79. Canada's Got Talent and Nigerian Stereotypes with Ola Dada 1:21:21

2M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Ola Dada is a Vancouver-based comedian who has made appearances on Canada's Got Talent, SiriusXM's Top Comic, and Just For Laughs. Today he joins us to chat about his comedic come up, quitting his day job, and Nigerian stereotypes.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 150: Tony Olmstead, What the F*ck is a Diaper Spa, A Trail Jimmy Will Go Down On 1:47:46

2M ago1:47:46

1:47:46

Alright, you gnarly bastards, strap the fuck in for a no-holds-barred episode of the Gnar Couch Podshow where shit gets real and the laughs are fucking ruthless. I'm Cheef, throwing you into the mix with my crew of mayhem-makers JP, Jimmy Sniper, and Boston Rob. Today, we’re welcoming Tony Olmstead, a mountain bike photography badass with a penchan…

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Episode 225 - Yoann Barelli on Finding His Place in MTB, the Grim Donut and Where Freeride's At 1:35:59

2M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

Yoann Barelli has done a bit of everything in his time. Whether it's slogging out World Cups as a privateer, moving to BC, or turning pro slightly later than others, his contribution to the sport of mountain biking is undeniable. Editor's Note - Our audio file corrupted, so for the first part of the interview we're using backup audio. If you wish t…

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Ep 78. Will Apple Vision Pro Save Us From Rats? 1:22:46

2M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

This week we chat about getting the Apple Vision Pro, Vancouver's rat infestation, and finally get to the bottom if this really is a mountain biking podcast.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 149: Ryan Rodriguez and JP's Taiwanese Weekend at Bernie's, Being Blown Out and Washed Up, Gnar Couch Sex Dolls 1:48:32

2M ago1:48:32

1:48:32

**[Explicit Content Warning]** What's up, all you beautiful degenerates? Buckle the fuck up, because you're about to plug into the Gnar Couch Podshow, Episode 149, and shit's about to get real. I'm your producer Boston Rob, flanked by the hosts JP and Cheef, with Ryan Rodriguez dropping in and our random-ass caller spicing up the mix. We're kicking…

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Episode 224 - Rónán Dunne on Signing for Mondraker, His Secret Broken Scaphoid & Getting Fired Up To Race 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

We talk about signing for one of his dream brands, how he kept his broken scaphoid a secret until he'd signed a contract for 2024 on the dotted line, what riding a bike with telemetry for the first time was like, how many Red Bulls he drinks on race day, being mates with Jackson Goldstone, what he does when his competitors start to complain, and mo…

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Max Beaupre | DCMTB S3E1 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Season 3 is here baby and we're back after a short hiatus off the mics. We fired this one off with some high energy from one of our wildest guests yet. Max is an east coast native who is hitting the bike world from all angles. Tune in to check out how his rookie professional season went, what he's up to, and what his future may have in store. Welco…

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Episode 223 - Our Teenage Dream Bikes 58:27

3M ago58:27

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We all had different journeys into mountain biking and at different stages in our lives. Here, Henry, Matt, Dario and Kaz talk through the good, bad, and downright weird bikes that they were infatuated with and why. See the bikes here.By Pinkbike

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Ep 77. Wild MTB Inventions with Brendan Carberry 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

From Lego pedals to 3D printed tires Brendan Carberry (Outsidebrendan) has made a career from thinking up wild mountain bike inventions and bringing them to life. Today he joins us to chat about how he comes up with his creations, his background in engineering, and his new show "Failure is an Option".…

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Episode 222 - Vali Höll on Why She's Back With YT for 2024 1:09:19

3M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

YT Industries saw promise in Vali Höll before she even started racing on the World Cup circuit, signing her on a six-year contract when she was just 13 years old. The Austrian then went on to win two Junior World Cup overall titles as well as two World Championship titles on the YT Tues before moving up to the Elite category. A nasty crash sideline…

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Ep 76. Reacting to Our Classic YouTube Videos with Mike Russell 1:48:31

3M ago1:48:31

1:48:31

Our friend and frequent collaborator, Mike Russell, joined us to talk about his past viral videos on his old YouTube channel Hoodwinked Films such as “North Vancouver Boys”, working with IFHT Films on classic videos like “Millennial Home Buyer” and “How to be a 90s Gamer”, coming in 9th place at the Virgin Fake Film Festival, and what happens when …

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Gnar Couch Podshow 148: Lew Buchanan, Lew Buchanan, More Lew Buchanan 1:53:51

3M ago1:53:51

1:53:51

We were super chuffed to have professional mountain biker Lew Buchanan on the show this week. Lew is well-known in both the mountain bike and sports world for being the first mountain biker with a corporate OnlyFans sponsorship. His decision to work with OnlyFans caused a massive controversy within the mountain bike world, mirroring that of motocro…

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Episode 221 - Jesse Melamed on Rivalries, His Reasons for Leaving Rocky & the Unwritten Rules of Racing 1:41:36

3M ago1:41:36

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In a chat that felt like it could go on for twice as long, Jesse really lifts the veil to talk about so much of what goes into being a pro enduro racer, the risk of moving away from a successful team as well as breaking down some of his highest moments and discussing where enduro sits when compared to other disciplines. Plus, Henry, Christina, Sara…

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Ep 75. Katie Burrell on Writing, Directing and Starring In Her First Feature Film 1:24:33

3M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Katie Burrell is a filmmaker, comedian and “professional leisure athlete” known for her ski and mtb content. She joined us to talk about her directorial feature debut “Weak Layers” (available on VOD February 6), celebrity encounters, how to get a movie made, and what she thinks happen when you die.By IFHT Films

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Gnar Couch Podshow 147: Stahrted Fahrting, Shiba Inu Dog Names, Yo Mama Like a Bat 1:06:32

3M ago1:06:32

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Honestly didn't talk about mountain biking much at all this show. Not upset about it. Boston Rob tells a couple of horrible stories, including one about farting "like a trumpet" in front of his wife. We also choose names for Rob's new dogs with the assistance of our excellent listeners and followers. Jimmy throws down an EPIC Baiku about bats, suck…

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Ep 74. Rémy Métailler on Bumbling and Big Crashes in Whistler 1:28:57

3M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

Pro mountain biker Rémy Métailler joined us to discuss his opinions on MTB creators, moving from France to Whistler, big crashes, the business side of mountain biking, his dream of judging at Red Bull Rampage, Moab, bumbling and more.By IFHT Films

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