Best Iago Podcasts (2025)

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Gee Atherton: Bottling Fear, Mindset, Hardline Future & The Crash That Changed Everything 2:24:15

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3d ago2:24:15

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The legend, Gee Atherton is on the podcast! In this episode Gee opens up like never before. From bottling fear and the brutal lessons of the Knife Edge crash, to the mindset shift that's carried him from World Cup Downhill racing into big mountain freeride projects. We get into the story of Atherton Bikes and why the family had to start their own b…

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Episode 22 Gnosticism, Technocracy and Gwynne's "Shakespeare" 50:22

8d ago50:22

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What is Gnosticism? How does it connect to Transhumanism, Technocracy and Shakespeare? BOOK review of Educator, Latin Scholar and Historian N.M. Gwynne’s FABULOUS and SHOCKING “Shakespeare: At Long Last The Demonstrable Reality”. “… it is demonstrable that the works attributed to Shakespeare are the single greatest literary influence for evil that …

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DRPH Slaysian Royale EP5 - Homecoming Queens | Review 44:44

11d ago44:44

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【路口要停讓，道路安全我最棒】看見停的標誌、標線或是閃光紅燈，須完全停止車輛並注意路況，落實無號誌路口安全！交通部及新北市政府關心您［廣告］ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Support this show: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting…

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Duncan Ferris on The Psychology of Trail Building, 4X Racing and More 2:20:41

10d ago2:20:41

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Trail boss Duncan Ferris is on the podcast! Duncan Ferris has lived two MTB lives: from 4X racer and World Cup track builder to shaping the UK's most ridden bike park trails at BikePark Wales. In this episode, Duncan takes us from the Bristol BSX scene, to building World Cup 4X tracks like Schladming, Vigo and Villingen and finally chasing down the…

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DRPH Slaysian Royale EP4 - Crazy Bitch Slaysians- The Musical | Review 58:43

16d ago58:43

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漫步高松發現港邊藝術、品嘗道地烏龍麵；在鹿兒島感受櫻島火山的活力、砂浴溫泉的溫暖；感受熊本黑川溫泉的秘湯魅力、熊本城的壯麗；小旅行大發現，跟著中華航空走進日本另一種風景～立即出發： https://fstry.pse.is/89zar6 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Support this show: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l/comments Powered by First…

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Phil Atwill Talks Style, Mental Health, Team Management, Downhill and More 1:47:10

17d ago1:47:10

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Phil Atwill is on The Ride Companion Podcast! In this episode, Phil joins Olly and Davi to talk about his incredible career (so far), from making riding fun at Aston Hill and earning his first pay cheque as a pro, to dealing with injuries, pressure, and the infamous 2017 hardtail World Cup protest run. He talks about his long-standing relationship …

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Red Bull Rampage 2025 Preview (with Brendog) 36:52

20d ago36:52

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Join Brendan Fairclough, Olly Wilkins and Davi Birks as they preview the Red Bull Rampage 2025 mens rider list. You're not going crazy either, this is an excerpt from our recent episode with Brendan Fairclough. WIN a Troy Lee Designs D4 by playing fantasy Red Bull Rampage at theracecompanion.com for free! Get early access & ad-free episodes → https…

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Dan Milner on Wild Adventure MTB Photography (North Korea, Afghanistan & More) 2:12:42

24d ago2:12:42

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Adventure photographer Dan Milner has spent three decades turning a bike into a passport. From North Korea to Afghanistan, from camping among polar bears in Svalbard to being buried by a 10-day Alaskan blizzard, his career has been about chasing risk, chasing stories, and suffering for the photo. During this episode we get into the infamous 1994 MB…

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Episode 21 The Tragedy of The Tragedy Of King Richard III- The Birth Of Modern Propaganda 1:15:54

28d ago1:15:54

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Shakespeare and The Birth Of Modern Propaganda, The Origin Of Social Alchemy, V For Vendetta as not what it appears to be, Freemasonry and Shakespeare, Leo Tolstoy On Shakespeare, Alan Moore Fake Anarchist, The Corrosive Effect Of The Dark Bard, The Magna Carta, Joan Of Arc, Digital ID, Baconian Scientism, The Falsification Of History, THE OVERWHEL…

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Anton Thelander: From Slopestyle Phenom to Burnout & Finding the Love Again 2:32:04

1M ago2:32:04

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Swedish mountain bike royalty Anton Thelander is on the podcast! On this episode of The Ride Companion Anton talks about going from local skateparks and Sweden's MTB school to Red Bull Phenom, a 4th place at Joyride and a Rampage debut before suffering the effects of burnout. In this brutally honest conversation Anton opens up about Martin Söderstr…

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DRPH Slaysian Royale EP3 - Holy Cacao! | Review 1:06:24

1M ago1:06:24

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【路口要停讓，道路安全我最棒】看見停的標誌、標線或是閃光紅燈，須完全停止車輛並注意路況，落實無號誌路口安全！交通部及新北市政府關心您［廣告］ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Support this show: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting…

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Brendan Fairclough Reveals His Gnarliest Build Ever + Rampage 2025 Predictions 1:46:51

1M ago1:46:51

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Brendan Fairclough is back in the studio to reveal his gnarliest build ever and give us an exclusive first look at his wildest project yet, a 9m treehouse to under ground tunnel build we've (temporarily) named MTB OBLIVION. We cover why Bren's sitting out Rampage this year, the mental game of competing in Utah, who he's tipping for the win (Godziek…

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Loam Hunting, Secret Tech & Olly's Surprising New Hobby 1:43:35

2M ago1:43:35

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Loam hunting, superbikes, and downhill! This week Olly and Davi discuss why riders are obsessed with loam, World Superbike vs MTB, BMC's possibly secret XC dropper tech, Olly talks about his trip to Les Gets to discover a new hobby, Ronan Dunne's insane run and Theo Erlangsen winning the internet. We also talk Cerro Abajo in Italy, Billy Bolt's Red…

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DRPH Slaysian Royale EP2 - Asian Eyyy! | Review 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

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【路口要停讓，道路安全我最棒】看見停的標誌、標線或是閃光紅燈，須完全停止車輛並注意路況，落實無號誌路口安全！交通部及新北市政府關心您［廣告］ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— We review the second episode from Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale! Support this show: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l/c…

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DRPH Slaysian Royale EP1 - Miss Shutacca- Slaysian Edition | Review 1:19:28

2M ago1:19:28

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收養不只是一個選擇，更是一段心和心的連結。在《收養心關係》裡，我們聽見真實的收養故事，那些從陌生到成為家人的過程，充滿愛與勇氣。用耳朵聆聽，用心靠近，一起理解家的另一種樣子。點擊收聽： https://fstry.pse.is/8afkq3 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Mick and Iago review the first episode of Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale. Support this show: https://open.firstory.me/user/ck50cjx0jm1n20b26nhdxp31l Leave a comment and share your thoughts:…

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We're back AGAIN, Summer in Spain, Fringe Festival 59:12

2M ago59:12

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【路口要停讓，道路安全我最棒】看見停的標誌、標線或是閃光紅燈，須完全停止車輛並注意路況，落實無號誌路口安全！交通部及新北市政府關心您［廣告］ —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Hey all! We are back and better than ever. Gearing up for more for this show, so stay tuned. If the audio is a little weird, please bear with me as it is the first time I'm using the microphone, learning how to do it better for the next time. Als…

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Blake Samson Reveals Why He Really Left GMBN (and What's Next) 1:50:34

2M ago1:50:34

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Blake Samson (aka Zimblake) is on the podcast!! After nine years at GMBN, Blake opens up for the first time about what it was really like to be part of one of the world's biggest MTB YouTube channels. He takes us inside the "gold rush" early days, the reality of filming 365 videos a year, the sunshine shoots, idea sessions, thumbnail battles, and t…

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A podcast about anxiety and other things 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

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Flying solo this week companionship! During this episode I decided to talk about anxiety (amongst other things). I wanted to share how my anxiety presents it's self, where I think it comes from, why so many of us feel it and what's actually helped me manage it. I also take some time to answer some listener questions around MTB origins, riding with …

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Ep. 6 - Nearshore Founder Story: No Loans, No VC—Just 15 Years of Grit (feat. Iago Rodriguez) 57:33

2M ago57:33

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In this global edition of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith sits down with Iago Rodríguez, a technical founder whose quiet persistence helped grow a boutique software development company into a 300-person multinational operation—and ultimately led to a strategic exit. Originally from Spain and based in Argentina, Iago shares the winding, 15-year journey…

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Honey, I Shrunk the Nuts! Listener Questions Special 1:30:50

2M ago1:30:50

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You're listener questions NEVER disappoint! A proper mixed bag this week folks. No guest, just your amazing questions. We go deep on memories, first crashes, shrinking nuts, inspirations, dodgy tricks, bike tech, injuries, the price of bikes and even how many times we all poo in a day. Safe to say our listeners (YOU) are the best! Episode Sponsors:…

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Our Weird Spa day, Icks, Gym Etiquette and More 1:17:32

2M ago1:17:32

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A classic TRC catch-up episode! ketchup theft confessions, weird words we can't stand, gym guy etiquette, and chicken chaos… plus proper Red Bull Hardline debrief, from track walk insights to standout riders. Oh, and we somehow ended up talking about yoghurt, cleaning TikTok, and spa days for bikes. We LOVE doing these types of episodes! Episode Sp…

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Ed Masters on the Spirit of Enduro, the Psychology of Racing & His Wild Hardline Pitch 43:11

3M ago43:11

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We sat down in the heat of Hardline week with the one and only Ed Masters for a raw, hilarious, and surprisingly honest catch up. From the state of Enduro and why it lost (and is now regaining) its "spirit," to juggling downhill World Cups with injuries. Ed talks about how to get back into the "red zone" after setbacks, wild Hardline predictions, h…

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Ep. 5 - Legal Battles and Cocktails: THIS Founder is Raising the (Can!) (feat. Tatiana Chamorro) 53:10

3M ago53:10

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In this energizing and honest episode of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith speaks with Nicaraguan-born founder and Dallas-based entrepreneur Tatiana Chamorro. Tatiana opens up about her evolution from college student and young mom to serial founder, franchise builder, and now Chief Marketing Officer of an innovative cocktail startup. Her journey is pack…

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Josh Bryceland on Why He Really Came Back to Racing, MTB Philosophy & the State of Downhill 26:18

3M ago26:18

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Josh "Ratboy" Bryceland joins us at the Red Bull studio at Hardline! In this episode, Josh opens up about his unique approach to racing and fatherhood, freeriding, organising events, and his not so serious attempt at farming (despite owning all the gear and growing nothing). We dive into what it's really like to ride Hardline, how he manages his mi…

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Wyn Masters Talks Shifting Focus, Secret Elite DH Performance Hacks, E-Bikes & Wyn TV's future 57:56

3M ago57:56

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Wyn Masters joins the show to talk about his move to Focus Bikes, how he's "shifting focus" after 17 years on the World Cup circuit, and why cooking lunch with your bike brand might be the ultimate vibe check. We dive deep into Wind TV's evolution, e-bike warm-up secrets, caffeine-fueled race prep, Jackson Goldstone's unconventional setup, and the …

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Brendan Fairclough's WILD top to bottom at Hardline 2025 (full story) 13:26

3M ago13:26

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Brendan Fairclough had a crazy start to Red Bull Hardline 2025 and after missing two days of practice showed up and did a first run top to bottom towed by Kaos Seagrave. This is the full story of one of the wildest and most impressive Red Bull Hardline runs of all time... Everything you need to know about Red Bull Hardline 2025 here https://www.red…

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Eliot Jackson's Red Bull Hardline insights, predictions and more... 17:43

3M ago17:43

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We sat down with Eliot Jackson to chat about what's to come in the next few days including Berndard Kerr's secret line, predictions, course changes and more... Everything you need to know about Red Bull Hardline 2025 here https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/events/red-bull-hardline-uk-2025/ Invisiframe → 15% off kits, decals & more with code REFRESHANDRI…

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Red Bull Hardline 2025 preview & our BIG news! 47:43

3M ago47:43

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Red Bull Hardline 2025 is just around the corner and we're finally heading to Wales to be there in person and bring behind the scenes (back door?) content! In this episode, we run through the rider list, speculate on who's racing (and who might not be), and try to figure out whether Jackson Goldstone will show up or sit it out to protect the World …

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Ep. 4 - Faith, Finance, Growth, and REAL Life (feat. Skip Johnson) 52:33

3M ago52:33

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In this deeply candid episode of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith sits down with entrepreneur Skip Johnson for a raw, reflective, and highly practical conversation about what it really takes to scale a business—and then let it go. Skip, a former architect turned financial services founder, shares the winding path that led him from small-town Minnesota …

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Iago Garay: The Real State of Enduro, Life Threatening Scares & Why He Rides With Gratitude 1:54:31

4M ago1:54:31

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What does it take to race almost every Enduro World Series round since 2013, survive a life threatening brain aneurysm and then keep racing? In this episode of The Ride Companion we sat down with Iago Garay to hear about his journey from early Mega Avalanche races to the modern EDR World Cup. We cover everything from how Enduro racing has evolved, …

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Episode 20:THE REVENGE OF THE MAGICIANS The Final Analysis: Technocracy, War On Women, Shakespeare, Magic and the Gnostic Francis Bacon 7:19

4M ago7:19

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A Midsummer Night’s Human Trafficking THE FINAL ANALYSIS PART 2: From Pedophilia to the War On Women, Modern Science and The Desire To BE God This Is One Heck of A Play Masquerading as A Comedy About Love And Marriage Links for MND FINAL ANALYSIS Part 2 THE Overwhelming PROOF: Evidence for Bacon as Shakespeare https://robertfrederick.substack.com/p…

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Episode 19: A Midsummer Nights SEX Dream The Final Analysis Part 1 39:44

4M ago39:44

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Is Sexual Trauma The Key to the British Empire? Is that What A Midsummer Night’s Dream is REALLY all about? Amongst all the other themes of the play such as men versus women; elite vs commoners; the relationship of Myth, Dreams, Imagination, theater, Romantic Love and Poetry to reality, with Narco-Hypnosis, beastiality, pedophilia and even Freemaso…

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Ella Conolly: From XC Burnout to 2025 EDR World Cup Champion! 1:42:00

4M ago1:42:00

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What does it take to become the 2025 Enduro World Cup overall champion... without a factory team and without ever planning to go pro? In this episode, we sit down with Ella Conolly, the 2025 EDR World Cup overall winner, to hear about her incredible journey. Ella opens up about growing up in Inverness and leaving British Cycling's Olympic program, …

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The 200th Episode From A Mountain Lodge! (Listener Questions Special) 1:29:41

4M ago1:29:41

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Massive thanks to YOU for helping us get to 200 episodes of The Ride Companion! In this episode Olly and Davi sit down in a Welsh mountain lodge for a general catch up and to answer your listener questions. In this episode Olly and Davi dive into the origins of the podcast, Olly's epic Bikepark Wales challenge, Travis Pastrana ghosting Davi, Robot …

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Ep. 3 - Charisma, Grit & the Grind (feat. Andy Smith) 59:57

4M ago59:57

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In this episode of Exited: Stories from Grind to Sale, host Gabriela Smith welcomes Atlanta-based entrepreneur Andy Smith to explore the candid highs and lows of building, scaling, and exiting businesses. Andy opens up about his transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, driven by a sense of frustration and confinement in traditional …

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Alan Milway: Inside the Systems, Stress & Success of Norco Factory Racing 1:35:28

4M ago1:35:28

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What does it really take to manage a World Cup downhill team in 2025? In this episode, Alan Milway, team manager of Norco Factory Racing and long-time performance coach joins Olly and Davi to unpack the chaos, structure, and behind-the-scenes secrets of running a top-tier MTB team. We dive into the logistics of back to back race weekends, what it's…

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Tom Fuller on Painting Helmets for Red Bull, Monster & Why He'll Never Stop 1:37:44

5M ago1:37:44

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Tom Fuller is the co-founder of Image Design Custom and, the man behind the paint on some of the most iconic helmets in two-wheel sports. From Red Bull Rampage and the UCI World Cup, to motocross legends and movie stars like Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill, his work has quietly shaped the visual identity of action sports for decades. In this episode, T…

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Ep. 2 - Disrupting ‘I Do’ (feat. Ashley Hawks) 1:08:48

5M ago1:08:48

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Episode 2: Disrupting ‘I Do’: How This Exit-Ed Founder Revolutionized the Wedding Industry Hosted by Gabriela Smith In this episode of Exit-Ed, Gabriela Smith sits down with visionary founder Ashley Hawks to discuss her remarkable journey from helping out in her mother’s bridal shop to co-founding, scaling, and ultimately exiting Forever Bride, a c…

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Kaos Seagrave: Quitting World Cup Downhill, Going Full Freeride, Growing Up in FMD Racing & More 1:48:28

5M ago1:48:28

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Kaos Seagrave joins Olly and Davi for one of the rawest and most inspiring episodes of The Ride Companion yet. From racing World Cups as a junior to flipping 90-foot jumps at Darkfest, Kaos opens up about the exact moment he walked away from downhill racing, the mental battles behind the scenes, and what it really takes to go full freeride. He shar…

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Why Rob Warner Opened Up on The Ride Companion (Olly Wilkins x Just Ride Teaser) 4:43

5M ago4:43

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In this honest and emotional clip from the Red Bull Just Ride podcast, Rob Warner shares why The Ride Companion was the place he chose to open up about his autism diagnosis for the first time. He reflects on the powerful moment he called Olly and said, "I need to do it, mate — I'm going to lay it all out there." That episode became a major turning …

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The DJ Zesty story: Medical trials, UK dirt jumping and new sponsors! 1:34:05

5M ago1:34:05

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DJ Zesty (Andy Lehmann) is in studio! Olly and Davi sit down with DJ Zesty to hear how a jump bike and a patch of woods in Swinley led him to building world class freeride courses in Queenstown. Andy shares his journey through the UK trails scene, competing in Dirt Wars, digging for Natural Selection, living out of a van, surviving medical trials t…

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Ben Smith: From Troy Lee Intern to HipLok Founder, Building a Global Brand from Scratch 1:46:47

5M ago1:46:47

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Ben Smith is the co-founder of HipLok. Ben joins Olly & Davi in studio for a deep-dive into his journey from working at Troy Lee Designs in California to launching one of the most innovative bike security brands in the world. During the episode Ben opens up about how the idea for HipLok was born, the early struggles of building a brand from scratch…

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Ep. 1 - Not Just Unicorns 8:50

6M ago8:50

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In this debut episode of Exit-Ed, host Gabriela Smith lays the foundation for a bold new podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of everyday entrepreneurs who’ve built, scaled, and exited real businesses—without the flash and fame. Gaby, an attorney-turned-founder, shares her perspective from almost two decades of experience working with en…

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We're Increasing Downhill World Cup Prize Money by 30% 1:23:32

6M ago1:23:32

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This episode has serious old school TRC vibes! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Olly and Davi discuss everything you need to know heading into the 2025 downhill World Cup season. Including team moves, breakout picks, fantasy tips, and some insights from the inside. We also announce ourselves as the unofficial World Cup podium sponsor... we're…

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Exit-Ed: Behind the Curtain of Exits 2:37

6M ago2:37

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In the trailer for Exit-ed, host Gabriela Smith introduces a podcast dedicated to shining a light on the untold, real stories of entrepreneurs who have built and sold their companies—without making the national headlines. Drawing on her dual identity as a lawyer and entrepreneur, Gabriela shares her perspective on how entrepreneurial journeys are r…

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Roger Vieira: A true privateer World Cup downhill story, NEVER giving up. 1:45:10

6M ago1:45:10

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Roger Vieira is in studio to share his incredible story! In this episode of The Ride Companion, Roger joins us in the studio to talk about his journey from growing up in Brazil to chasing the World Cup Downhill dream as a full on privateer. He opens up about the financial realities of racing, why his first ever World Cup at Fort William lead him to…

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Sam Reynolds: DarkFest 2025 Debrief & Building MTB's Ultimate Safe Space 1:04:12

6M ago1:04:12

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Sam Reynolds is back in studio for a full DarkFest 2025 debrief! Sam shares behind the scenes stories about building the biggest freeride course on the planet, like the massive new Quarterpipe and the mind blowing progression of riders from this years event. We also talk about why DarkFest is the ultimate mountain bike safe space, how it stays true…

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Davi cycled across the UK, Red Bull Featured insanity, space travel & more... 1:36:25

6M ago1:36:25

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On this episode of The Ride Companion, Davi talks about his recent Trans Pennine Trail adventure. He shares what it's really like riding across the UK, the accidental insane setup, the kit he took, and advice for anyone wanting to attempt the ride. The lads also chat about Katy Perry going to space, being featured by Red Bull, Olly riding the new B…

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Episode 18 A Midsummer Nights Dream - Who Is Oberon? 1:10:39

7M ago1:10:39

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Who is Oberon? Oberon is linked to Prospero. Puck to Ariel. Control of the Dreamong Mind Plesae support the show at patreon or thehiddenlifeisbest.comBy Robert Frederick

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The Melon Mukbang with Jono Jones & Ben Deakin 1:28:41

7M ago1:28:41

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It's a full house in the new studio! Jono Jones and Ben Deakin join Olly and Davi after a long day of filming the new Melon Optics photochromic lens launch video. During the episode the lads talk about the hilarious days filming at Rogate Bike Park, Jono talks about racing the Red Bull Cero Abajo in Mexico, his boxing career, quitting banking to he…