Best Script Apart Podcasts (2024)

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Strange Darling with J.T. Mollner 56:09

5d ago56:09

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Love hurts in the dizzyingly unpredictable Strange Darling – a thriller that upends expectations at every turn, courtesy of our guest this week, Las Vegan-born writer-director JT Mollner. JT grew up surrounded by immersive storytelling – his father ran a haunted house in Vegas that he helped conceptualise every Halloween as a child. That adolescenc…

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10/3/24 - Media goes into blackout mode with Hurricane Helene damage & Doug Emhoff accusations + Walz raises more questions about China in his first and only press scrum.

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Walz raises more questions about China in his first press scrum post-debate. Read more

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10/2/24 - Despite JD Vance's impressive dissection of Tim Walz, CBS's moderators show why the network should never host another debate again.

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Another lesson they won’t learn. Read more

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10/1/24 - Rapid Fire Episode. VP Debate Night, John Kerry's problems with the First Amendment, Kamala's continuously bad acting and Taylor Lorenz out at the Washington Post.

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9/27/24 - How Will Ferrall's new Netflix Documentary appears to break The Media's Transphobia Narrative.

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9/26/24 - Kamala's staged interview with another media endorser + Kaitlan Collins & Brian Stelter's completely bonkers and uninformed segment on McDonalds.

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Kamala’s staged interview with another media endorser. Read more

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Rosa Klöser, winner of Unbound 1:25:23

9d ago1:25:23

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In just two short years, Rosa Klöser went from never having ridden a gravel bike to winning the biggest gravel race in the world. Between her first gravel ride in 2022 and standing on the top step of the Unbound podium in 2024, she also managed to spend some time as a visiting researcher at MIT as part of her PhD work on the green transition of the…

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9/25/24 - MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle says out loud what most journalists believe about this election, and is rewarded with a Kamala Harris Interview

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9/24/24 - The performative outrage over a Rashida Tlaib pager cartoon + Mark Zuckerberg becomes the latest in Silicon Valley to break with progressive orthodoxy.

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Chequamegon recap with John Borstelmann, Anna Hicks, and a points breakdown 1:40:50

12d ago1:40:50

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Another Chequamegon 40 has been and gone, and we’re here to recap it all with the help of 7th place finisher John Borstelmann, 8th place finisher Anna Hicks, and the listeners who sent in their reports on the race. And because this was a Grand Prix race, Payson and Nichole also do some serious number crunching to figure out where the current standi…

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His Three Daughters with Azazel Jacobs 1:00:29

14d ago1:00:29

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This week on the show – Azazel Jacobs is here! Azazel is writer-director of the new Netflix drama His Three Daughters, one of the most deeply moving films of the year so far, and a stunning addition to a filmography already brimming with intriguing tonal blurs and beautiful realised characters. You might know Azazel for acclaimed works like The Goo…

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9/20/24 - Kamala's bonkers staged event with Oprah and how she's trying to run as President of Day Time TV + The Media is back in default mode with Jill Biden apparently hosting Cabinet Meetings now.

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9/19/24 - Taking apart ProPublica's dishonest abortion law hit as the media continues to prove they are running Kamala Harris' messaging campaign.

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Taking apart ProPublica's dishonest abortion law hit, and why they are reporting on it now. Read more

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9/18/24 - Gavin Newsom's hilarious new bill attempting to ban political AI memes + Harris' canned and scripted appearance at the NABJ.

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9/17/24 - Another Trump assassination attempt and the media's history of victim blaming violence against Republicans.

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The media's history of victim-blaming violence against Republicans. The national media is full speed ahead in blaming Donald Trump for the actions of another foiled would-be assassin. This time they are citing Trump’s rhetoric involving an influx of migrants in Springfield, Ohio. However, no link has been verified with this new attempted assassin, …

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Brennan Wertz on winning Gravel National Championships 57:54

20d ago57:54

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When Brennan Wertz lined up at Gravel National Championships last weekend, he was coming off of a bad case of covid and wasn’t sure if he would make it to the end of the race. When he came across the finish line, he was National Champion. Brennan sat down with Payson to talk about his last-minute decision to attend the race and how it all went down…

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9/13/24 - Now MSNBC floats the idea of prosecuting Elon Musk + The outrageous criminal charges against a veteran in a self defense case this week.

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9/12/24 - The New Yorker's Susan Glasser refuses to correct an accurate Trump claim on Harris and migrant transition surgeries + Glenn Kessler defends the ABC Moderators and retcons Candy Crowley

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The New Yorker's Susan Glasser refuses to correct an accurate Trump claim. Read more

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Back To The Future Part II with Bob Gale 1:09:03

23d ago1:09:03

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Great Scott, it’s been 35 years since the second instalment in one of the most beloved trilogies of all time – Back To The Future Part II, directed by the great Robert Zemeckis and co-written by our guest today, Bob Gale! Bob first guested on Script Apart in 2021, breaking down his first draft of 1985’s iconic debut outing for Marty McFly and eccen…

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9/11/24 - My hot take on who is to blame for the ABC News debate debacle and Ignoring the lessons from the Candy Crowley debate.

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Anna Greetis on being the go-to mechanic for the pros 1:21:33

27d ago1:21:33

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Anna Greetis is a mechanic and race technician for SRAM and one of the unsung heroes who helps to keep athletes on track during big events. As part of her role, she travels around the world to gravel events like Unbound and the Traka, road events like the Tour de France Femmes and Paris-Roubaix, and occasionally to cyclocross races and triathlons. …

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Coco with Matthew Aldrich 56:31

30d ago56:31

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For a film built around a song titled Remember Me, Pixar's Coco sure has proven absolutely unforgettable in the seven years since its release. Directed by past Script Apart guest Lee Unkrich, the animation told the story of Miguel – a young boy voiced by Anthony Gonzalez who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the he…

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Christian Bagg on racing Leadville by handcycle 1:43:42

1M ago1:43:42

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When Christian Bagg crossed the finish line at the Leadville 100 this year, he became the first rider to complete (and start) the notorious high alpine race with a handcycle. He did it with a bike he created through his company, Bowhead Corp, the leading purveyor of adaptive mountain bikes. Taking part in Leadville was part personal challenge and p…

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Sing Sing with Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley 1:01:13

1M ago1:01:13

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Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley are the co-writers (and in Greg's case, director) of Sing Sing – a prison drama that tips on its head the entire prison drama genre. This is a film that forefronts humanity and tenderness instead of the violent and savagery that often powers movies set in jail. There are prison dramas we all adore but how many times ha…

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Melisa Rollins, Leadville 100 winner 1:07:15

1M ago1:07:15

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There are many riders who dream of winning Leadville, but few if any have spent as much time working toward it as Melisa Rollins. She’s done the mountain bike race seven times, the stage race twice, the Leadville Trail Marathon once, and the back-to-back 50-mile running and mountain biking races. She even completed the Leadville 100 running race in…

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Ripley with Steven Zaillian 46:49

1M ago46:49

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"His stories were good because he imagined them intensely, so intensely that he came to believe them." So wrote Patricia Highsmith in her seminal literary thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1955. You might also characterise the work of our guest today, the talented Mr. Steven Zaillian, this way. The worlds and characters of his films and TV shows …

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Leadville recap with Michaela Thompson and John Gaston 1:47:55

2M ago1:47:55

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To recap this year's Leadville, Payson sits down with two riders who had some of the most impressive results on the day, Michaela Thompson and John Gaston. Michaela rode to third place this year, a full hour faster than her time last year. She talks about returning to Leadville ready to change the narrative, gives a play-by-play of the race, and ta…

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Fallout with Graham Wagner 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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Unless you’ve spent the last year locked in a radiation-proof vault deep below the surface of the Earth, you’ll have no doubt heard about Fallout – a TV video game adaptation unlike any other. Created by Geneva Robertson-Dworet and our guest today, former Portlandia writer Graham Wagner, the show brought to life the blue suits, barbarism and bizarr…

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David Spindler on brain chemistry and mental health for athletic performance (with Riley Amos) 1:19:30

2M ago1:19:30

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Dr. David Spindler has been working as a high-performance cognitive specialist for over 25 years, helping top-level athletes unlock their brain chemistry and reach new levels of achievement. Cyclists he’s worked with include Mark Cavendish, Sam Gaze, and recent podcast guest, Riley Amos. Last week, Dr. Spindler stopped by the podcast studio in Dura…

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Is the Multifamily Market in Oregon and Washington Poised for a Boom by 2025? 5:10

2M ago5:10

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In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce discusses the promising outlook for multifamily investors in Oregon and Washington for 2025 and 2026, covering projected economic growth, population trends, and the resilience of the multifamily market amid economic uncertainties.…

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The Terminal with Sacha Gervasi 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

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Today on Script Apart – a film about a man trapped in an air-conditioned purgatory, full of fast food joints, luggage carousels and people in transit, while he himself remains frustratingly locked in place. 2004’s The Terminal is the Steven Spielberg-directed tale of Viktor, played by Tom Hanks: a kind-hearted soul marooned at an American airport o…

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Shopping 59:59

2M ago59:59

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Get your shopping bag's ready and join your two favorite podcast hostesses as they discuss all things shopping! Listen on to find out their biggest purchase regrets, who's addicted to Vinted and who believes in retail therapy.

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Flipping the Script & Increased Momentum Ahead: PNW Multifamily Outlook with CoStar's John Gillem 18:30

2M ago18:30

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Enjoy the audio from our latest episode of HFO-TV, our web news program for multifamily investors. Check out the video from the episode on our website at HFORE.com/Videos.aspx or follow us on YouTube @HFOInvestmentRealEstate. On this episode of HFO-TV, John Gillem, CoStar’s Director of Market Analytics for Oregon and Idaho, joins HFO co-founder Gre…

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Savilia Blunk recaps the Olympics XCO race 1:12:21

2M ago1:12:21

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Just a few days after returning home from Paris, Savilia Blunk sits down with Payson to talk about her experience competing in the XCO race at the Olympics. After years of targeted preparation, she had a lot riding on the race. In the end, she was disappointed with how it all went down. In this conversation, she tells Payson about the things she sa…

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Forrest Gump with Eric Roth 1:06:19

2M ago1:06:19

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This week on Script Apart – a sit-down on a proverbial park bench to pick through the box of chocolates that is Forrest Gump, with the legendary screenwriter behind the classic drama, Eric Roth! Marking the film's 30th anniversary, Roth regales us with secrets from the Gump's creation, breaking down why he elected not to make Forrest a NASA astrona…

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Riley Amos on the Olympics and a dominant World Cup season 1:17:58

2M ago1:17:58

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After going nearly undefeated on the World Cup circuit this year, U23 XCO rider Riley Amos returns to the show to talk about the season and the lead-up to the Olympics, which have just gotten underway in Paris. He talks about the heated points pursuit that the U.S. team undertook to snag two Olympic slots, and how this goal was at times in conflict…

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The Acolyte with Leslye Headland 54:03

2M ago54:03

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Two sisters on opposite sides of the Force; one terrible trauma that sent them on those divergent paths... Set one hundred years before the Skywalker Saga that would define a galaxy, The Acolyte – Disney's newest Star Wars TV show – explores uncharted territory for the franchise in more ways than one. Not only have fans never seen this era in Star …

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Sarah Sturm on Migration Gravel, plus Crusher cancellation analysis 1:48:36

2M ago1:48:36

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Sarah Sturm is back, fresh off of winning Migration Gravel in Kenya. As usually happens when she and Payson start chatting, the conversation covers a broad range of pressing topics. Did Sarah watch Cole Paton ride to his doom in a rainstorm just before recording the show? Will Cole reply to Payson’s texts? What is tempo? Why did the runners at Hard…

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Charging Ahead: Is Multifamily Ready for the Electric Vehicle Revolution? 5:48

3M ago5:48

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In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce discusses the rising demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multifamily properties, focusing on the proactive measures taken by Washington, Oregon, and particularly Portland, to integrate sustainability and ensure e…

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How Fewer Multifamily Starts in Oregon Impacts Investor Returns 5:48

3M ago5:48

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In this episode of HFO Investment Real Estate's Multifamily Marketwatch Podcast, senior researcher and host Mike Pierce shares the latest headlines impacting multifamily investors and developers, including the notable decline in multifamily housing starts and permit applications both nationally and in Oregon and Washington, and the key factors driv…

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Dylan Stucki on aid station chaos, Single Speed Worlds, and the Durango Derby 1:45:51

3M ago1:45:51

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Dylan Stucki has dabbled in just about every bike-related career out there. He's worked as an equipment tester, mechanic, and race promoter, and even found the time to do some pro racing along the way. These days, one of his main roles is team manager/mechanic/and all-around support system for his fiancée, Sarah Sturm. Payson caught up with Dylan t…

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Samara Sheppard on her Grand Prix debut, Olympic disappointments, and Cape Epic podium 1:29:44

3M ago1:29:44

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New Zealand cyclist Samara Sheppard has found success in multiple disciplines, including cross country (she won a U23 World Cup in 2012 and is a multi-time New Zealand and Oceania champion), road (she nearly landed a contract with one of the most prominent WorldTour teams in 2019), and marathon (she’s placed 5th and 6th at the marathon world champi…

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A Quiet Place: Day One with Michael Sarnoski 52:38

3M ago52:38

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A Quiet Place: Day One is an alien invasion tale well and truly worth shouting about. Written and directed by our guest this week, Milwaukee-born filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, it’s a rare example of sequel that prioritises its characters and their connections instead of chasing bigger, more bombastic explosions. Where most franchise follow-ups get bo…

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Chef Biju Thomas on cycling, food, and emigrating to the U.S. 1:07:38

3M ago1:07:38

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As co-founder of SkratchLabs and co-author of the FeedZone cookbooks, Chef Biju Thomas has played a major role in how cyclists fuel themselves. He and his family emigrated from a rural part of Southern India to Colorado when he was 10. As a teenager, he fell in love with cycling right around the time he started working in restaurants, and dreamed o…

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Paige Onweller on her surprise Unbound success after ankle surgery 1:21:36

3M ago1:21:36

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A year and a half ago, Paige Onweller was working as an emergency PA and racing bikes on the side. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, she won Big Sugar. Recognizing that she had a fraction of the racing experience that her competitors had, Paige quit her job, built out her sprinter van, and got to work racing weekend after weekend around the country. …

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The Bikeriders with Jeff Nichols 54:28

4M ago54:28

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The Bikeriders is another triumph for Little Rock-born filmmaker Jeff Nichols. Inspired by and named after a 1968 photographic study of Chicago bikers by Danny Lyon, the film charts the rise and fall of not just a motorcycle gang but also an era in American history. It stars Austin Butler as young rebel Benny, Jodie Comer as his long-suffering part…

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Lea Davison on putting the “tired” in retirement and being an advocate within the sport 1:10:48

4M ago1:10:48

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Lea Davison thought long and hard about her retirement, but even when she finally decided to bring her mountain biking career to a close, she didn't have any intention of slowing down. During her racing career, she won a silver and a bronze medal at the World Championships, placed third overall in the 2015 World Cup series, and went to the Olympics…

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Payson's 10 craziest moments from Unbound 54:10

4M ago54:10

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Trains, a moto crash, the hero pull of the day, and two peeing mishaps are just some of the crazy moments from Unbound that make the cut in this episode. As the race expands every year, so does the potential for chaos within the peloton. Payson rounded up some of the most striking examples that you didn't see in any on-the-day coverage. Click to WI…

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Unbound recap with Pete Stetina and Lauren De Crescenzo 1:47:00

4M ago1:47:00

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This year’s Unbound was one of the most dynamic and exciting in the event’s history, featuring two new winners, separate starts for the elite men and women, and a nine-up sprint at the women's finish. Payson caught up with two of the top riders to get the lowdown from inside the men’s and women’s fields. We also hear from some of the riders across …

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Jasper Ockeloen on Unbound, Sockeloen, and the Dutch Mafia 1:37:52

4M ago1:37:52

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Jasper Ockeloen started racing on the road in the Netherlands when he was 8 years old and took up cyclocross not long after. The combination has come in handy now that he’s turned his focus to gravel and the increasingly popular discipline of beach racing, where he's a two-time European champion. This month, he’s back in the U.S. to tackle Unbound …

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