Best Point Breakaway Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 27: Dr Alex Allan: Overcoming Adversity and Shaping the Future of AI 47:34

16h ago47:34

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how a self-described academic underachiever can morph into a powerhouse entrepreneur? Dr. Alex Allen, co-founder of Kortical joins us to share his transformation from a laid-back student to a PhD holder and AI innovator. His insights are a treasure trove for any budding founder, emphasising the signifi…

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Ep 26: Simon Currey: Navigating the Highs and Lows of HealthTech Entrepreneurship 45:57

7d ago45:57

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Send us a Text Message. This latest episode peels back the curtain on Simon's life—an odyssey marked by a dyslexic childhood and the loss of his mother to cancer. These pivotal moments not only shaped his character but also propelled him toward innovating the tangled world of healthcare. Simon walks us through the inception of HypaIQ and its missio…

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Ep 25: Adam Rowland: From Corporate Guy to Stop Motion Animator 48:44

7d ago48:44

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Send us a Text Message. Ever pondered taking a leap from a well-worn career path to the thrill of chasing a dream? That's precisely what Adam Rowland did, trading his corporate strategist hat for the intricate, frame-by-frame world of stop-motion animation. His narrative is not just a tale of career metamorphosis but a testament to the grit and art…

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Ep 24: Brooke Roberts: CoFounder and 3EO of the iconic Kiwi company Sharesies 37:47

12d ago37:47

37:47

Send us a Text Message. Meet Brooke Roberts, the dynamic co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, who joins us to share her journey from a curious child to a fintech innovator. Her story is a vibrant illustration of breaking the norms with her cofounders and crafting a platform that's reshaping how we approach investing and wealth protection. Brooke dis…

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Ep 23: Dr Leo Evans: The Profound Journey of a UK Educational Entrepreneur 1:00:40

14d ago1:00:40

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Leo Evans is an inspiration. From his humble beginnings in Dorset to becoming a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Leo's tale is one of ambition fuelled by early financial challenges. His story unfolds from a scholarship at a prestigious UK boarding school to his innovative leap into founding "The Profs" with his brother. We di…

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Ep 22: Chris Thomas: StartUp Lawyer 42:18

18d ago42:18

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Send us a Text Message. Join me in a masterclass on things to consider legally as you navigate the earliest days of your StartUp. We get into raising capital, shareholders agreements, dividing equity amongst founders and even dive into how technology might start impacting on the legal profession. You can connect with Chris via LinkedIn and check hi…

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Ep 21: Michael Hartley: CoFounder and CEO of ComplyPro 39:28

20d ago39:28

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Send us a Text Message. Michael Hartley shares his decades of experiences leading startups and in particular the importance of a strong partnership between a non-technical founder and a CTO and the emotional resilience required through financial ebbs and flows. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn and check out Comply Pro.…

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Ep 20: Amy Stevens - Lawyer and Founder of Slice tackling shared home ownership 45:13

20d ago45:13

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Send us a Text Message. We step into the world of a new startup making it easier to tackle shared home ownership in New Zealand with Amy Stevens. Amy doesn't just share her story from her earlier days as a lawyer but she gives us the valuable insights she's learned as a startup founder and overcoming the hurdles first home buyers face. We also dive…

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Ep 19: Tom Batterbury: CoFounder of the Breakaway Crime Prevention platform Auror 56:55

24d ago56:55

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been captivated by the sheer determination and strategic acumen that fuel a startup's rise to success? This episode promises a riveting narrative as Tom Batterbury, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Auror, joins me to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Tom opens up about the highs and lows of entrepren…

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Ep 18: Ben Gleisner - The Visionary Founder and CEO of Cogo 49:34

1M ago49:34

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Send us a Text Message. I couldn't help but be inspired as Ben Gleisner, founder of Cogo as he takes us through his Eco-conscious tech journey—a transformation from being an economist in central government to becoming a voice for sustainable change as an entrepreneur. With a minimalist approach, Ben's life story is a compelling testament to how ind…

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Ep 17: Kate Richardson - Embracing the Courage to Change Careers 50:33

1M ago50:33

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Send us a Text Message. Are you feeling the pull towards a career shift but can't seem to let go of the comfort zone? Kate Richardson, a career transition coach with a compelling backstory of her own, joins us to shed light on the often intimidating but ultimately rewarding world of mid-career changes. We dive into the essence of change, discussing…

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Ep 16: James Fuller - CEO and CoFounder of the revolutionary "Hnry" 56:34

1M ago56:34

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Send us a Text Message. This episode welcomes James Fuller, the CEO and CoFounder of Hnry, who turned his and partner Claire's everyday conundrums into a smart business idea that's now a category defining business across Australia and New Zealand. In the episode we cover the challenges of moving from being a Founder to a CEO and Board member, the t…

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Ep 15: Freddie Bennett: The Arctic Edition 53:39

2M ago53:39

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Send us a Text Message. On our very first podcast episode (Ep 1) we interviewed Freddie just before he jumped on a plane to go and compete in the worlds coldest running race - a 230km jaunt across the Arctic Circle. In this episode he has done it. He survived to literally tell the tale. He recounts how the silence of snow-covered expanses can be de…

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Ep 13: Jerome Faury - Resilience and Revolution in the World of Web3 52:47

2M ago52:47

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Send us a Text Message. Jerome was a high school dropout who became an outstanding entrepreneur in the world of Web3 and its confluence with payments and banking. This was a superbly raw and honest chat about the direction of digital cash, digital identity and fintech innovation and how Jerome and his team are building Immersve. In this episode we …

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Ep 14: Priscilla Chand: Deep in the trenches of her first StartUp in HireHer 43:52

2M ago43:52

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Send us a Text Message. Priscilla Chand is the tenacious founder of Hire Her and a woman still deep in the weeds of her first StartUp. It's easy to only interview guests who have had years of StartUp experience and can quietly speak with hindsight and the significant financial exits they have had along the way. This chat was a little bit different.…

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The Strade monument debate, cycling war stories, and designated 'sort out zones' 44:17

2M ago44:17

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The boys join the Strade monument debate, are what use to be cycling war stories just the norm now? Bewls pitches the idea of a designated 'sort out zone' at the end of every race to settle any in race conflicts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Sam Bewley, George Bennett & Dan Jones

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Ep 12: Janine Grainger: The CoFounder and CEO of Easy Crypto and a Top10 Women in Web3 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Send us a Text Message. Step into the world of Janine, a Kiwi crypto pioneer, as she takes us through her journey to becoming somewhat of the poster child of Kiwi tech. Janine and her brother took the leap into the unpredictable currents of digital finance with Easy Crypto. Navigating the cryptocurrency cosmos can be daunting. Janine takes us throu…

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Ep 11: Andrew Tokeley (Tokes): Mastering Product Leadership 55:20

2M ago55:20

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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a journey through the intricate world of product leadership with "Tokes", the Kiwi OG of the space. From the early days of grappling with technological puzzles to his ascent as a product management guru. Tokes discusses the crucial relationship between founders and product leaders and even covers the role he played…

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Ep 10: Tim Warren: Building the Conversational AI Company Ambit 57:41

2M ago57:41

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Send us a Text Message. Tim went from a music loving, software developer into the world of investment banking and beyond into cofounding the conversational AI company Ambit. Tim gets somewhat candid in this interview about the struggles of managing cofounder relationships alongside having to lead an AI "chatbot" business through some incredibly cha…

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Ep 9: Katherine Sandford: Launching an Electric Motorcyle to the World 47:05

2M ago47:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation we discuss how a woman in her mid fifties with a highly successful corporate career could so completely change direction by entering the crazy and unpredictable world of startups. In this conversation we cover what it is like to make that transition, the fears she faced, the sleepless nights and the nagg…

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Ep 8: Tim Vaughan - Building a Business From Teeny To Titan. 55:45

2M ago55:45

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Send us a Text Message. Discover how an entrepreneurial child with a camera evolved into Tim Vaughan, the visionary CEO of Education Perfect and Revision Village, an integral part of Crimson Education. Today's episode offers a front-row seat to Tim's entrepreneurial journey, marked by a relentless amount of hard work in the digital education space.…

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Ep 7: Rob Vickery: From Bullied Schoolboy to Venture Capitalist 53:36

2M ago53:36

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Send us a Text Message. Often mistaken for Jonny Ive or Jason Statham... ;)......Rob Vickery rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous in Hollywood becoming a successful venture capitalist in LA and New Zealand. He shares openly in this podcast about his journey from "the bullied ugly kid" in rural England to becoming someone who gets to back the m…

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Ep 6: Jess Dahlberg on the Art of High-Performance Startup Culture and Leadership 51:53

2M ago51:53

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered how a leap of faith could redefine your entire life's trajectory? Jess Dahlberg's journey from the familiarity of Sweden to the sun-kissed shores of Australia is not just a geographical leap, but a testament to the transformative power of change. Today, we're thrilled to have Jess, a high-performance…

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Ep 5: Josh Daniell - on Forging a Path in Open Banking 54:23

2M ago54:23

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Send us a Text Message. Josh is the CEO and Co-Founder of Akahu, New Zealands Open Banking Platform. Open Banking stands at the crossroads of banking, technology, regulation and fintech. Josh eloquently describes the challenges and opportunities that fintech players face as they take on the might of the banking sector. Josh a former lawyer brings a…

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Ep 4: Sid Kasbekar - Understanding Venture Capital ( AirTree Ventures ) 41:31

2M ago41:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we unpack the life of a Venture Capitalist. Sid and I get real about the energy it takes to juggle the demands of being a VC, and the mental agility required to switch between industries at the drop of a hat. We dive into the essence of what propels a startup from a fledgling idea to a roaring success, leavin…

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Talking transition into DS life with Daryl Impey, Bonus systems in cycling & the value of experience 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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Our loyal 'fill in' Imps joins the show this week. We talk about his transition into DS life, the economics of cycling with cash bonuses for riders & does it exist for staff? And we talk about the importance of experience in a what is becoming a young mans sport. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance MERCH store: https://shop.betootaadvocate…

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Ep 3: Nic Winslade - shares the hard lessons from closing her first StartUp ("Kept") 50:27

3M ago50:27

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Send us a Text Message. Our chat with Nic Winslade is an authentic and inspiring tale of a UX and CX pro who turned to the Founder role when she started "Kept" in 2021 (a home cleaning marketplace). Following the businesses recent closure she openly shares the hard lessons learned along the way. Nic is super candid and gritty and is open and honest…

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Ep 2: Tim Boyne - Navigating Startup Success (LawVu and SmartSpace) 45:05

3M ago45:05

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Send us a Text Message. Picture the grit of a seasoned rugby player fused with the sharp intellect needed to co-found a legal tech startup. That's Tim Boyne, and he's our guest on today's episode, taking us through his incredible evolution from sports to Tech Titan. From marine biology to IT, Tim's academic odyssey laid the foundation for LawVu, a …

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Ep 1: Freddie Bennett - Shattering Limits From Desk to Desert 55:28

3M ago55:28

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine waking up tomorrow with the courage to abandon your predictable nine-to-five life for a world of unpredictable adventure. That's the story of Freddie Bennett, who swapped his ledger for the ledger of life, reaching new heights as a public speaker and author. On our latest episode, Freddie lays bare his odyssey from a…

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The Tour Down Under debrief! 44:35

3M ago44:35

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The boys are back for 2024, and they are back with a bang! Bewls and George debrief Tour Down Under and how Stevie Williams won it. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content…

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Pre season training camps, sentimental cycling items & teams of the past 52:24

5M ago52:24

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The boys talk about the significance of pre season training camps and what actually goes on at them. George talks about all cycling related items that are sentimental to him and we dive into teams of the past and why they folded so early. Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money bac…

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Georges new cat, breakaway sports leagues & stories from the past 54:14

6M ago54:14

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George has a decision to make with his newly acquired cat and asks the question, is there such thing as a selfless good deed. We talk about transitioning from one team to another and how it works, breakaway sports leagues and if there is a place for it in cycling. Jonesy is pissed off at the modern day youth and we reminisce on the time he missed h…

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Daryl Impey joins the show, George talks IPT 2024 & The Jumbo show at the Vuelta. 57:19

8M ago57:19

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Daryl Impey joins the show and gives some insight into his last race, recent retirement and to flog off his Merch again. We dive into Georges transfer to IPT for 2024 and our take on the recent ‘Jumbo show’ at the Vuelta. Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jonesy on roasting Phil Liggett, Bewls & GB's 'passionate' discussion and will Sepp Kuss win the Vuelta? 44:42

8M ago44:42

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George is back with the boys for the first time in a few episodes. Bewls & GB get into a 'passionate' disagreement about whether the mental 'X' factor exists in the top level cyclists or is it mainly genetic ability? Jonesy tells us about the time he roasted Phil Liggett at his 75th Birthday dinner. Will Sepp Kuss win the Vuelta? See omnystudio.com…

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Aaron Gate joins the show after his recent World Title in the Points Race in Glasgow. 46:53

9M ago46:53

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Aaron Gate joins the show to talk about his recent World Title and we kind of do. Bewls & Gatey reminisce on their time together in the the track time. We chat about the 4 Commonwealth Games Aaron won last year, the exciting state of NZ Cycling and the positive impact Black Spoke is having for young kiwis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Daryl Impey joins the show to talk all things Tour de France 1:00:18

10M ago1:00:18

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Daryl Impey Joins Bewls and Jonesy to talk about this years TDF, the tactics of the two top teams and how the race could play out. The boys share some post rest day stories, from nearly being time cut to waking up hungover in a hotel carpark. SHOP MERCH: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts OKES / BE LEKKER MERCH: https://www.et…

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TDF 2023, TDF Netflix series & Bewls TDF broadcast gig. 52:43

10M ago52:43

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The boys chat about the upcoming TDF & the two big GC battles, the one for the yellow jersey and the one for the 3rd spot on the podium. We dissect the recent TDF Netflix series and we go to deep into Bewls upcoming gig of TV presenter & analyst at NBC at this years TDF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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An unorthodox wrap up of the Giro & are current day cyclists really as soft as the old boys say? 48:33

11M ago48:33

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The boys lay the boots into Bewls for his in-car Giro footage and we discuss the infamous interview of Georges at the 2018 edition of the race. Why were there so many successful breakaways at this years Giro? And are current day pros really as soft as the old boys say they are? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Rest day wrap from the Giro 28:20

12M ago28:20

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We wrap up the first nine days of the Giro with Bewls on the ground in Italy. He talks through the heartbreak of Clarkey being so close in Napoli and the big ride of Derek Gee just a few days later. Team Jayco's team mascot, Iffy joins the show to talk us through Blings win on stage 3 and we discuss what Remco's departure from the race means for th…

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The battle we missed out on at LBL, DS tricks of the trade, Making cycling a franchise sport 43:27

1y ago43:27

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The boys are back talking the battle we missed out on at LBL and hypothesise what the outcome would have been. George gives us a race day update, Bewls is slowly learning the tricks of the trade as a DS, we discuss making cycling a franchise sport and Jonsey gets scammed. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omny…

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Volta Catalunya, GW, run ins with Commissaires & airborne team cars 42:09

1y ago42:09

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George runs us through his experience from inside the bunch at Catalunya & Bewls talks about his run in with the commissaires. Is GB on track for breaking the record for most amount of race days? We chat about the ‘new planet’ cycling we saw at Catalunya & Gent-Wevelgem. Jonsey gets kicked out by his flatmate after only 4 days for pissing with the …

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Just a great Aussie bloke: Luke Plapp joins the show to talk numbers & whatever else. 47:32

1y ago47:32

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‘Plappy’ is the epitome of an Aussie bloke! We talk about why he choose Cycling over Footy & Cricket, how is raw numbers got the interest of so many teams and what those numbers meant when he stepped into the World Tour peloton. We ask what 2023 & 2024 holds for Plappy and we get his take on the podcasts possible name change. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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Cycling's travelling circus. Giving away victories & avoiding the post career weight gain blow-out 49:04

1y ago49:04

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George talks us through his hectic spring race schedule and his days on the road, we compare the high paced travelling life to other professional sports. Is February the worst month to be a professional bike rider? Is the day of 'gifts' in cycling finished? Bewls talks about trying to avoid the post career weight gain blow-out & we discuss whether …

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That's a wrap on the Aussie summer of racing! 40:45

1y ago40:45

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The boys wrap up the Aussie summer of racing. We discuss how the new stages, Caleb Ewan riding for Australia & Michael Mathews dropped chain all impacted the way the TDU was raced. We share stories of the after parties & dive into Jonesy paparazzi moment at Cadel Evans road race. George defends his use of Twitter to get his bike back from Qantas. S…

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We are back in 2023 with a TDU preview live from Adelaide! 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

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The boys are back for 2023 with our version of a TDU preview. We talk about the new race format, who does the race suit this year? Bewls talks through what its like being back at the races in his new role & most importantly we dive deep into the Hilton Hotels race buffet. We also have a special TDU MERCH giveaway for all of you here in Adelaide. Se…

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Special release! We throw back to one of our favourite episodes- 2020 Christmas special the revisit! 1:08:47

1+ y ago1:08:47

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The lads have put the microphones away for 2022 & the silly season. Well back with bigger & better with on the ground full coverage of the Australian summer kicking off at The Tour Down Under! But to wind down into Christmas we thought we would throw back to one of favourite episodes- A Christmas special from the early days of TSDP. Enjoy revisitin…

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Master class tactics in bike races & the importance of team chemistry , the pre season knee warmer injury, football rioters & getting locked out of the house. 47:41

1+ y ago47:41

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George & Bewls talk about some of the master class tactics in races they’ve been the victims or part of & the importance of team chemistry to pull them off, we dive into the silent assassin that is the pre season knee warmer injury. Jonsey has a new docs series hitting the streaming platforms soon, football rioters & Bewls locks himself out of the …

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Bewls new job & his return to the class room, Sauna etiquette & the UCI Track Champions League 52:16

1+ y ago52:16

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Bewls talks to the lads about his new role as a Sports Director at Israel-Premier Tech and gives a deep insight into returning to the classroom at the UCI Sports Directors course in Switzerland. We touch on the UCI Track Champions League and our non-sponsored rider Ollie Wood. We dissect Sauna etiquette around the world and revisit the infamous Tou…

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Staying fit in the off season, martial arts, sledging and stories from The Tour Of Southland. 57:03

1+ y ago57:03

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The off season is in full swing, we talk about how the modern day bike rider stays fit during it. Bewls talks about his experience with Brazilian jiu jitsu, the low level sledging that exists in cycling & Georges story from the vault at the Tour Of Southland. March shop- https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/li…

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⋆Warning foul language, Immortalising riders, Ganna's hour, cheating scandals & the day Gravel 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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The boys discuss the Valverde & Nibali Guard Of Honour and why some riders are chosen to be immortalised and others not. Is Ganna's hour record the peak of human performance? We touch on the Gravel World Champs & reflect back to the day 'Gravel died'. The boys then scurry down a few worm holes to discuss absurd cheating scandals, TSDP Golf tourname…

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