Best Tira Podcasts (2024)

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w/ Patrick Conlon 1:13:39

20h ago1:13:39

1:13:39

S5/E5: Patrick Conlon⁠ is a big fan of riding bikes (as you'd expect from a podcast guest!) — but he's perhaps an even bigger fan of YOU riding bikes. Having spent several decades now advocating for everything from safer bike lanes and better accessibility with organizations like ⁠Bike BS⁠ and ⁠Bike JC⁠, to organizing fun group rides and working as…

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w/ Ainsley Judge 58:49

1M ago58:49

58:49

S5/E4: Growing up in Rhode Island, a young Ainsley Judge began riding bikes along side her family — often on fun road trips and camping excursions. But it was when she went to school in Minneapolis-Saint Paul that her true love of cycling took hold. She shares stories from one particularly memorable ride when she and a close group of friends rode a…

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w/ Bob Brown 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

S5/E3: Growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, Bob Brown started (as many do) riding hand-me-down bikes in the neighborhood surrounding his home. But as he grew — along with his abilities, confidence, and passion for adventure — it was apparent he was in for a life-long pursuit of discovery on two wheels. He shares some stories of overnight excursi…

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BONUS EPISODE: It's just us! 48:36

1M ago48:36

48:36

This episode, there is no guest! We had this footage in the archives and decided to release it as a little BONUS episode. We know we gotta keep you satiated as we record our next season! Get to know the ladies a little bit more as they take it back to how they met & their food experiences growing up and in college. Yep, Judith was a VEGETARIAN & La…

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BIKE SHORTS w/ Leah Day 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

BIKE SHORTS Episode 6: This past spring, I took another spin down to Lighthouse Bikes to catch up with Leah Day (Season 4, Episode 6). Every year she closes down the shop for a month in order to get some much needed adventure cycling of her own. In this Bike Shorts episode she recounts this years trip to Morocco and Spain, where not everything went…

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w/ Laura Peaslee 50:39

3M ago50:39

50:39

S5/E2: Growing up in an outdoorsy, adventurous family, it’s no surprise that Laura Peaslee (Physical Therapist, SICI Certified Bike Fitter) would end up following a path so connected with the cycling community. We of course start with some early memories — family road trips, losing the training wheels, and first mountain bike adventures. But I espe…

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Pizza Consultant Angelo Womack 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

We know you have always wondered how to make the best pizza at home or if Javier Bardem is a dick. You've been up at night struggling with the question of Dominos vs Papa Johns vs Pizza Hut? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more (ARE ALIENS REAL?) with Rad Times Pizza aka pizza savant/consultant Angelo Womack; the man who may or …

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Sommelier Tira Johnson 1:25:18

3M ago1:25:18

1:25:18

Calling all wine lovers, award winning sommelier Tira Johnson joins us on the pod this week. If you've always wanted to improve your wine knowledge but wondered where to start, this episode is for you. We discuss what wines to always have in your fridge, does screw top means it's not as good, disco balls AND does fancy glassware really matter? Brea…

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w/ Chris Kesney 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

SEASON 5/ EPISODE 1: I first met Chris Kesney when he randomly stopped by our moving sale in 2023, and after he offered up some interested bike facts, we discussed plans to get him on the podcast. So, after a way-too-long hiatus, I finally got the mics dusted off on a stormy April morning to kick off the season 5 sessions. Through life-experience t…

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8it App Founder Steve Raggiani 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

On this episode, food entrepreneur Steve Raggiani joins the ladies in the studio to talk SO.MUCH.FOOD. From going in, to coming out, the conversation turns "shitty". They talk creation of Steve's food app 8it, growing up in an Italian restaurant family, IG collab etiquette and the MOST important question; always ask, "What's in the bag?!" Join us f…

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Chef Isabel Lee 43:02

3M ago43:02

43:02

Chef Isabel Lee of Forsyth Fire Escape sits down with Lala & Judith to discuss how the bucket drop burrito came to life! The ladies talk female led entrepreneurship with a side of fried chicken & ice cream. They also discuss corporate career pivots, how social media can blow your shit up, growing a business from pop up to brick & mortar, and how so…

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Chef Eric Greenspan 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

This week, we're getting edgy with Food Network personality and cookbook author Eric Greenspan. We discuss everything from how one achieves "Celebrity Chef" status to beating Bobby Flay. We find out from the “Grilled Cheese God” how many sandwich recipes exist AND tackle the burning question: is Guy Fieri genuinely a nice guy or just a flame-shirte…

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Chef Wes Whitsell 51:41

4M ago51:41

51:41

We chat with Michelin Star awarded chef Wes Whitsell, currently cooking in Los Angeles with projects Mama's Boy & The Waterfront Venice. We discuss boxed cake, colonoscopies, the differences in dining in Los Angeles & New York City, cooking from your nuts, faking it until you make it, and oh so much MORE! @chefweswhitsell @mamasboy @thewaterfrontve…

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Chef Ruben Rodriguez 47:49

4M ago47:49

47:49

Join the ladies as they get real with Chef Ruben Rodriguez of Nai & Bad Hombre in the East Village. They dig into his wild tales of growing up in Galicia, Spain, his no-BS take on the hospitality industry, and why pilates isn’t just for soccer moms. Plus, talkin' shit on the hilarious mishaps of getting older. @rubenboilsoctopus @naitapas @badhombr…

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Author Mandy Naglich 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

1:03:26

In this super candid episode, we chat with Mandy Naglich, the badass award-winning home beer brewer, super taster, Master Cicerone, and author of the facinating book "How to Taste." Mandy spills the tea (and maybe a few beers) on the fine art of tasting, her thoughts on natural wine and why the R train has its disadvantages. But obviously there's m…

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Chefs Jeremiah Stone & Fabian Von Hauske Valtierra 1:11:01

4M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

In this episode, best friends and badass chefs Fabian Von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone, the masterminds behind NYC's Wildair & Contra, join us. This Michelin starred, culinary duo faces off against Lala and Judith in a battle to see which pair of besties knows each other best. Brace yourself for wild stories, some good-natured trash talk, an…

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w/ Don Robitaille 1:08:57

1y ago1:08:57

1:08:57

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 11: On a hot summer day I took a drive to Lewiston, Maine where I met 91-year-young Don Robitaille at his home of 63 years. His darling wife poured me a glass of lemonade over ice as we sat down at their kitchen table to record the final episode of season 4 — where Don primarily shared snippets and stories from his solo ride from…

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w/ Tim Bruce 1:17:02

1+ y ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Season 4 / Episode 10: I met Tim Bruce while having post-race beers after Rasputitsa in East Burke, VT in April 2023. We were all chatting about the day and sharing our experiences, and then Tim started to share some bike stories from years past. I had him hit pause and asked if he'd like to share them on the mic (which didn't take much convincing)…

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BIKE SHORTS w/ Jordan Parks 9:50

1+ y ago9:50

9:50

BIKE SHORTS Episode 5: We had just turned off the mic after recording the final episode of Season 3 when Jordan Parks started in on another story. I immediately stopped her and said “This is perfect for a Bike Shorts episode!” so we sat back down for a few more minutes, where she shares a mysterious tale of being watched by 100 eyes while riding at…

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w/ Tira Denny 1:01:33

1+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Season 4 / Episode 9: With Tira Denny's race season in full swing (and an energetic toddler at home), I was so appreciative that she shared a bit of her valuable down time to chat bike stories on the mic. We start with an early memory, where a long bike ride and a bit of bribery turned into a brand new bike thanks to her dad. Then we travel across …

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BIKE SHORTS w/ Eric Brackett 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

14:58

BIKE SHORTS Episode 4: Last October (‘22) I sat down with my good friend and adventure buddy Eric Brackett to record this episode of Bike Shorts. He said he had a story he’d been holding on to, and wanted to get my honest reaction while we were on the mic. And this one certainly didn’t disappoint! Without giving it all away, it’s a stolen bike stor…

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w/ Michael Stefanakos 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 8: When looking back at his childhood, Michael's single greatest Christmas was when we walked into the living room to find a beautiful gold and silver bike from Montgomery Ward leaning against the wall. And he's been hooked ever since. As he grew, so did his style of riding and the types of bikes that where associated — from BMX …

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w/ Eric Desautels 55:11

1+ y ago55:11

55:11

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 7: Eric Desautels wasn't really into T-ball as a kid, so when his dad convinced him to take his first group MTB ride at the age of 6, it was on a bike that he discovered what would become his life's passion and joy. He quickly started entering some local races, and by the time he was in his early teens, he was already winning cha…

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BIKE SHORTS w/ Scott Furr 11:31

1+ y ago11:31

11:31

BIKE SHORTS Episode 3: When local kite-boarding legend and amazing trail builder Scott Furr first shared his story of an unexpected encounter with a porcupine while on a night ride, I knew I had to get him on the mic for an episode of Bike Shorts. It’s one of those things you just have to hear (and see) to believe. Want to learn to kite board? Scot…

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w/ Leah Day 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

47:16

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 6: Bike-riding enthusiast, author, and super rad mom Leah Day was kind enough to share a few great bike stories between her Friday group ride and opening her bike shop to the public. Her fire for adventure was ignited at an early age while living in Philadelphia, and when you hear her stories of a cross-country bike tour with her…

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w/ Mardi Millay 57:39

1+ y ago57:39

57:39

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 5: Artist and photographer Mardi Millay rode her bike over on a beautiful spring day to share stories of her life's journey — which began in a Cambodian orphanage in the late 1980s. After an arduous beginning, Mardi and 9 international siblings were adopted by a family on the coast of Maine, where cycling really began to take hol…

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w/ Garrett Curtis 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 4: Last minute sessions are some of the best. So when critical care nurse (and wannabe home remodeler) Garrett Curtis took a quick buzz through Southern Maine before heading back to Fruita, Colorado, we set up the mics and hit record. Originally from the booming metropolis of Bangor, Maine, Garrett recounted his early years on tw…

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w/ Dave Cohen 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

55:01

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 3: He was in the middle of a move back to Vermont, but Dave Cohen took some time to put down the boxes and share some stories about his history and passion for bikes. We start in Queens, NY where he grew up as an adventurous young bike rider heading into Manhattan — much to the dismay of his mother. And how over the following yea…

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w/ Jesse Abbruzzese 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

58:03

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 2: Jesse Abbruzzese joined me on a beautiful day in February to chat bike stories, and when you sit down with the “Director of Music and Entertainment” for the Portland (Maine) Bike Party, you know it’s going to be a fun conversation. We start with his early years in Illinois, recounting the thrills and injuries associated with a…

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w/ Dr Lizzie Baker 54:37

1+ y ago54:37

54:37

SEASON 4 / EPISODE 1: To kick off Season 4, I sat with the amazing and energetic Dr Lizzie Baker (@missharpswellmaineforamerica) where she shared stories about her inspiration and involvement with Patrick Dempsey (@patrickdempsey) and the Dempsey Center (@dempsey_center) for the annual Dempsey Challenge as well as the Trek Across Maine (@trekacross…

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w/ Jordan Parks 55:43

2y ago55:43

55:43

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 12: Community oriented visual artist Jordan Parks took a quick break from the surf to sit down and chat bike stories for the final episode of Season 3. From her first memories of receiving the pure magic of a Lion King bike at the age of 5, through her most recent bike-packing adventure across New England, Jordan has a very wonde…

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w/ Dave Snyder 1:03:07

2y ago1:03:07

1:03:07

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 11: Dave Snyder first swung his leg over a bike at 1-years old, and though he admits there may be a few foggy memories along the way, he can only remember ever crashing once. Pretty impressive for a guy, that as of today, has ridden over 17,000 miles just this year! But that wasn’t always the case. Due to some unexpected trials a…

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w/ Dereck "Tread" Treadwell 56:19

2y ago56:19

56:19

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 10: Director of Mountain Biking and Road Cycling at Gould Academy, Dereck “Tread” Treadwell took some time out of his busy fall schedule to give me a tour of their amazing facility before jumping on the mic and chatting about his history with bikes. We begin with his early years growing up in Old Town, Maine where his love of nat…

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w/ Bill Yeo 1:00:01

2y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 9: Lifelong adventurer and world-class human Bill Yeo carries with him an undeniable spirit that is both inspiring and humbling. And it was obvious from the start of our conversation that I could have an entire season dedicated to stories of his travels. But we only had an hour to chat (this time), so we jumped right in. We start…

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w/ Nelson Wormstead 1:01:52

2y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 8: Action sports personality and sales marketing professional Nelson Wormstead blocked off his lunch hour to sit with me at his dining room table and chat bike (and other) stories. With his inherent addictive personality and desire to chase the slowing down of time, he’s always pushing himself to go higher, faster and farther… al…

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BIKE SHORTS w/ Frank & Callen Hwang 21:35

2y ago21:35

21:35

BIKE SHORTS Episode 2: In this episode, we get a 2-for-1 with adventure dad Frank Hwang and his rad daughter Callen. We’d been trying to connect for the better part of 2022, and on a beautiful day in late September it finally worked out. Sitting in their garage, surrounded by all the fun “toys” of a family that loves the outdoors, we start with Fra…

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w/ Kelly Catale 1:13:26

2y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 7: Professional endurance mountain biker and mental health advocate Kelly Catale has always had a competitive streak — from her earliest biking memory of trying to out-do her twin sister when first learning to ride, to Marathon Mountain Bike World Circuit as a rider for Team USA. And if there’s one thing I quickly learned during …

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w/ Jenner Fox 55:17

2y ago55:17

55:17

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 6: Musician Jenner Fox is an amazing singer songwriter, but the fact that he does many of his tours by bike (thanks in large part to Xtracycle), this was one of my most anticipated conversations for the podcast. Thanks to a friend who alerted me to his northeast tour, I was able to catch him and his bandmate Jeremy at Blue in Por…

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w/ Travis Dustin 57:02

2y ago57:02

57:02

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 5: Not only was Travis Dustin kind enough to make the drive to Scarborough to get on the mic, but he also brought along some really great bike stories. From the time he was tricked into picking out his own bike as a 5-year old, to an eventful run-in with a Colorado farmer while on a road trip to Arizona. But my favorite part of t…

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w/ Steve Smith 1:04:47

2y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 4: L.L. Bean CEO Steve Smith is a busy guy, but he always makes time for family, friends and outdoor adventures. And while spending a sunny morning on Cousins Island together, we were able to incorporate all three into a fun episode of the podcast. He recounted his early love for being a gear junky, using his paper route money to…

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w/ Brendt Barbur 1:06:31

2y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 3: During a quick trip to NYC, I was lucky enough to sit down with Brendt Barbur, the Founding Director of the Bicycle Film Festival. Heading into their 22nd year and having weathered the Covid pandemic, the BFF is slowly but surely getting back onto the world stage. We could’ve easily talked for hours about all sorts of things, …

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w/ Dave Hill 1:03:21

2y ago1:03:21

1:03:21

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 2: THAT’S RIGHT! It’s DAVE, … from before! I met up with comedian Mr Dave Hill on the mean streets of the West Village, where he clearly ruled all that we could see. But it was noisy so we retreated to his deck, along with his suspiciously friendly hellhound Luci, to chat about bikes and stuff. He’s the first to admit that he may…

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w/ Bill "Cru Jones" Allen 49:41

2y ago49:41

49:41

SEASON 3 / EPISODE 1: If you had told me during my first episode that I’d be kicking off Season 3 with Bill “Cru Jones” Allen, I’d have called BS. But that’s exactly what happened! We set up in the “Times Square Studio” (aka, Holiday Inn Express Times Square) and once I got past all the “MAN! THIS IS SOOO COOL!” I hit record and we chatted about hi…

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BIKE SHORTS / Pilot Episode 56:39

2y ago56:39

56:39

“BIKE SHORTS” PILOT EPISODE - NEMBAFEST 2022 I often chat with fellow cyclists that say they don’t have enough bike-related stories to fill a full episode, so the idea of BIKE SHORTS was born! This pilot episode was recorded as a test at NEMBAfest 2022, and overall, I’m happy with the direction! Initially I was going to release each interview as a …

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The perspective of a Black Female South African | Black Racism vs Indian Racism | 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Welcome to Getting Touchy With Tiras Re'u, a show created to give the people of South Africa a platform to share how they really feel about life in South Africa and to discuss issues that affect their South African experience. You may get triggered, you may be offended , you may agree or disagree and you will certainly have your own opinion but Tir…

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w/ Kaitlin Cough 57:23

2+ y ago57:23

57:23

SEASON 2 / EPISODE 13: Not only did I have an amazing time with my dad in Bar Harbor, but I was also able to connect with our friend @kaitlin.cough for the final episode of Season 2! We’d been trying to make it happen since last fall, and as things usually do, it [finally] worked out perfectly. We set up in the “MDI Studio” and after some off-mic c…

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w/ Ken Avery 1:01:46

2+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

SEASON 2 / EPISODE 12: It’s always fun “going on the road” to meet up with another guest for the podcast. Another beautiful drive, this time to Amherst NH, connected me with SVP of Product Development for Vittoria, Ken Avery. Our mutual friend Beau Lambert introduced us and from the moment we sat down it was obvious why these two have been friends …

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w/ Spencer Albee 1:01:21

2+ y ago1:01:21

1:01:21

SEASON 2 / EPISODE 11: It was a rainy day in March when Spencer Albee and I connected at his studio to record Episode 11. You might know of Spencer from his involvement in many music endeavors over the years such as Rustic Overtones, As Fast As, Spencer and the Walrus, and most recently, Palomino Motel — and through it all (when not making music) h…

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w/ Bruce Papps 1:05:28

2+ y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

SEASON 2 / EPISODE 10: It was nearly 6 months in the making, but in late April I was finally able to connect with Bruce Papps. At 84 years young, he rides his bike every day and had already clocked over 600 miles in 2022. As he says “if it’s not on Strava, it didn’t happen.” But first, let’s back up a second. Last fall Bruce was featured on WMUR TV…

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w/ Abbie Shaw 1:05:29

2+ y ago1:05:29

1:05:29

SEASON 2 / EPISODE 9: Abbie and I had been trying to connect for a while, and I was stoked to finally sit down with her on a beautiful Saturday to chat bike stories! She made the round trip all the way from Bangor to Scarborough (over 4 hrs) and when I expressed my sincere thanks for the effort, she said “Not a problem! Plus you live near the Chees…

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