Best Sam the Prodigy Podcasts (2025)

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7 Years Later - Colin Meagher, ALS and the Lifelong Friends He Brought Together 1:19:23

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We have a very special, and probably tear-and-laugh filled episode of The Inside Line as we catch back up with Colin Meagher, all-around nice guy, incredible, storied mountain bike photographer and man dealing with the late stages of ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. Since Colin’s symptoms have progressed so strongly, he’s not really able to speak, so w…

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The Future We Can't Escape and Other E-Bike Discussions - bikes unaffiliated Ep. 3 2:23:54

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Electric mountain bikes. Either you love ‘em, or think they’re wack. Granted, the latter opinion has been losing steam as more brands release good e-bikes, and more riders toss a leg over one. They’re the talk of our industry and are one of the few, if not the only, segments of bikes experiencing significant change year after year. In this show, Vi…

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"We Were Living Month to Month" - YT CEO, Sam Nicols 1:40:23

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In this special edition of the Inside Line podcast, Jeff Brines interviews Sam Nicols, the former CEO of YT Industries from 2021 to 2024, exploring his journey from a career at Amazon to leading a prominent bike company during tumultuous times. He reflects on his experiences as CEO of YT Industries, discussing the challenges faced in the bike indus…

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How Long Should Bikes Last? - Bikes: Unaffiliated Ep 2 1:38:06

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In episode 2 of Bikes: Unaffiliated, Jason Schroeder, Lars Sternberg and Shawn Spomer discuss the evolution of mountain bike technology, focusing on the durability of bikes and components. They explore the expectations riders have for bike longevity, and the importance of community feedback in shaping technology. The conversation also touches on ma…

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What's It Like to Release a New Bike Product? - Bikes: Unaffiliated Ep 1 1:24:43

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Join Vital's own Jason Schroeder and Shawn Spomer, along with industry veteran Lars Sternberg, as they discuss the gripping topic of launching new bikes and their embargoes. Why do we have embargoes? What goes on behind the scenes of a new product launch? Are embargoed launches still impactful? How do brands and media make a splash on embargo day t…

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Slumgullion 117 Michael Flatley's Blackbird (2018) 40:39

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Jeff and Scott welcome suave British podcaster Dave Probert (of Channel 37's Midnight Movie Show) to discuss Michael Flatley's hymn to himself, the abysmally funny Casablanca retread, Blackbird (2018).By Jeff and Scott

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Follow-Up - Post-Downtime Markus Flossmann Interview 9:18

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Jeff Brines follows up our "We Discuss YT" podcast with his thoughts after listening to the Markus Flossmann interview on the Downtime podcast. Jeff also notes corrections made in our original show after learning information shared in the Downtime pod. Discuss more with the Vital communityBy Vital MTB

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We Discuss YT 1:45:38

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Discuss this with our community on Vital MTB We’re back with The Inside Line, BS edition where we talk about the business and economic side of the mountain bike industry with Jeff Brines and Charlie Sponsel. Today is a discussion about YT Industries and the company’s recent turmoil of going through administration, shutting down and then re-opening …

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Will Hard MTB League Change Things? 1:09:11

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This Inside Line podcast explores how mountain biking's newest competitive event, Hard MTB League, has the potential to change the sport. Vital Content Director, Shawn Spomer, met up with Braydon Bringhurst and Adam Pishl, the two visionaries behind the League, two weeks after its inaugural invitational near Boise, Idaho. Topics include explaining …

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Slumgullion 116 Silver Age Superman in 2025 40:34

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As Jeff and Scott wait around for their guest Godot to show up, they fall into a discussion of James Gunn's Superman.By Jeff and Scott

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Dak Needs A Sealant Sponsor (And a Bike Sponsor) - B Practice Podcast - MSA Recap 1:37:44

2M ago1:37:44

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MSA, what a way to end the season. Grueling and daunting, it's a track that other venues will forever be compared against. It feels wrong that this could be the last World Cup at Mont Sainte Anne for a long time (if not ever). At least the final send-off race was one to remember. For our crew, it was memorable because our guy Dak, against a lot of …

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You Can't Beat Racing At Home - Lake Placid World Cup Recap with Dak Norton and Dante Silva 2:03:32

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The B Practice podcast returns! There was a lot of racing the past six weeks or so. Our main man Dak was busy globetrotting and facilitating one hell of a comeback. So we can't be too upset about his lack of availability. Thankfully, we sat down this week to chat about some DH racing and were joined by special guest Dante Silva. We kept the convers…

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Why Have So Many Bike Companies Closed in the Last Two Years? 2:03:26

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Two years ago to the day, Vital member, contributor and finance specialist, Jeff Brines, posted a question in our forum, "Will more companies be shutting down in the next 12-24 months?" A small, but exciting mountain bike brand, Guerrilla Gravity, surprisingly announced it was closing, and the rest of the industry was in the wake of the Covid boom.…

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Dak + Mud = Work in Progress - Vital’s B Practice Podcast From Les Gets 1:25:02

4M ago1:25:02

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Les Gets is now the unofficial Mud Fest of season after back-to-back years of treacherous conditions. It was a spectacle to watch, and delivered a mix of insane bike handling skills and unfortunate mishaps that could have overall point implications as we get to the end of the season. Dakotah Norton breaks down what it was like to go to battle with …

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The Man Behind the #USDH Race Replays - Michael The Mangler McQueen 1:10:25

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line This Inside Line podcast episode, recorded at the Pro Downhill Series in Solitude, Utah, features Shawn Spomer from Vital MTB interviewing Michael McQueen—better known as “The Mangler”—about his pivotal but often behind-the-scenes role in U.S. downhill racing coverage. McQueen…

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The State of #USDH - Dante Silva, John Hall & Charlie Sponsel - The Inside Line 1:10:05

5M ago1:10:05

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line Charlie Sponsel, aka Team Robot, sits down with Dante Silva and John Hall of Intense Racing to discuss the current state of U.S. Downhill MTB racing, advantages and disadvantages of racing domestically compared to World Cup DH, normal drivetrain versus gearbox bikes, chain dam…

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Slumgullion 115 Sam Laskey on ICK and SINNERS 53:54

5M ago53:54

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Jeff and Scott talk to Sam Laskey, writer of the new horror comedy, ICK.By Jeff and Scott

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Dumb (Hilarious & Sketchy) Bike Problems 1:45:06

5M ago1:45:06

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line Read the stories discussed in this episode and add your own here In this episode of The Inside Line podcast, host Shawn Spomer is joined by Jason Schroeder and Charlie Sponsel—newly dubbed “Hater in Chief”—to share and discuss the most hilariously frustrating "dumb bike proble…

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Double Header: La Thuile and Andorra Recaps - Vital's B Practice Podcast 2:07:03

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Locking down a date and time to record podcasts with Dakotah Norton could be one of the most challenging endeavors Vital has taken on. He's a busy man, and we love him for it. The time crunch between the La Thuile and Andorra World Cups was tough on everyone, so we decided to wait until Dak returned to Tennessee to discuss how his first four World …

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Your Questions Answered - Team Robot on FOX Podium 1:22:11

6M ago1:22:11

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Vital's Forum Discussion on the FOX Podium Charlie's FOX Podium Review Podium Tech Talk with FOX product developers Vital's FOX Podium fork review dropped on Tuesday and our tester, Charlie Sponsel, encouraged you to leave any questions that remained. Sorting through dozens of great inquiries, the highlights have been pulled and Charlie answers the…

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Val Di Sole War Stories | Vital's B Practice Podcast 2:28:45

6M ago2:28:45

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After plenty of drama and mild discontent surrounding the first three races of the season, it was nice to have a good old-fashioned downhill race in Val di Sole. No one complained about the track being too straight or too easy. There were plenty of fresh sections and line choices. And the racing was as competitive as ever. Our main man Dak was back…

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Behind the FOX Podium - The Inside Line 58:47

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Host, Charlie Sponsel Watch this interview - https://youtu.be/Z5CN3pD_7Yg FOX Podium Review - https://youtu.be/UEW1tMYVM20 The Podium isn't FOX's first foray into the upside-down MTB fork market. In 2011, they developed a prototype downhill fork that used an inverted design for 26" wheels. It was heavy and flexy, so they dropped it. Fast-forward 14…

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The Engineering Parallels Between MTB Frames and Snowboards 2:29:31

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A lot of people who mountain bike also snowboard, and vice versa. Two tools with different jobs but a shared goal—provide an experience that evokes excitement and creativity. With so much time spent with a bike or board between our two feet, we were curious if these vessels of stoke had more in common than meets the eye. At the end of the day, they…

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Tight Times & Straight Lines - Leogang Post-Race Banter | Vital's B Practice Podcast 1:48:14

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If there is one thing we can almost guarantee, it's that Leogang will provide some incredibly tight racing. This year was exceptionally snug. Dry conditions and a similar track layout as years before meant little time was spent sorting out line choices or using the brakes. The recipe was simple: rally the main line with confidence and tuck-to-win o…

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Hot, Nasty Speed - Loudenvielle Race Recap | Vital’s B Practice Podcast 1:48:18

7M ago1:48:18

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The second round of the 2025 World Cup from Loudenvielle, France, produced some of the fastest racing we've seen in recent memory and was (somehow) filled with more funny drama than the first round in Poland. But it turns out a dry, straight track makes for iconic Hail Mary race runs, and the UCI/Warner Bros/Discovery not knowing how to enforce the…

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Dakotah Norton's Triumphant Return to Racing - Vital's B Practice Podcast 1:59:00

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In this episode, the crew covers all the hot tea from the first World Cup in Poland, but most importantly, gets an update on Dak's highly anticipated return to racing. We hope you enjoy the show, and we will see everyone next week for a post-Loudenvielle podcast! 0:00 - Intro / Crew Updates 5:32 - Dak Injury Update 13:37 - Dak's return to racing?? …

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USDH Insights & Tennessee National Pre-Show With Sean 'Griz' McClendon 1:57:16

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Ahead of the Tennessee National taking place this week, we sat down with Sea 'Griz' McClendon to run through some USDH names to watch on the national circuit this year. Of course, we had to get the Griz update and hear how he ended up spittin' heat on the mic at Downhill Southeast races and in the booth with the Gravity Coop doing post-race shows. …

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Slumgullion 114 - Supermen Against the Orient (1973) 47:51

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It's 1973. Bruce Lee has died and the Kung Fu movie craze is slowly deflating. Desperate, Hong Kong producers joins forces with Italy, combining their kung fu genre with the Italians' stupid and clumsy superhero spoofs, to prove that the sum of its parts is a negative integer.By Jeff and Scott

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Off-Season Rambler EP.1 - B Practice Podcast 1:55:57

11M ago1:55:57

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With most team rumors debunked or made public, we wanted to discuss which changes are most exciting and who's posed to go fast in 2025. Of course, like any good B Practice Pod, we floated between topics, mixing in chit-chat about Supercross, racers racing longer nowadays, Gates' $100k belt drive bounty, the cause and effect of setup changes, and wh…

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Slumgullion 113 The Apple 38:40

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Jeff, like the Devil depicted in the film, tempts Scott into watching this warmed over Israeli rock opera.By Jeff and Scott

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Max Beaupre - The Inside Line 2:30:56

11M ago2:30:56

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line Max Beaupre is a ball of energy on and off the bike. Taking a moto heritage to mountain bikes, Max grew into a national enduro powerhouse before making the move to e-enduro. But don't pigenhole him as a single discipline specialist. He rides everything and rides everything wel…

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Dak Injury Update, Team Rumors, Continental Series - B Practice Podcast 2:01:24

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The past few months have flown by. And somehow, we haven't recorded a B Practice Podcast since the last World Cup back in October. We were overdue for a catchup to discuss the many series and team changes and, of course, our main man Dak's gnarly off-season injury. We get into all the details of what happened, his recovery, and why he's in a better…

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Slumgullion 112 with Sean Ferrick 56:26

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Jeff and Scott talk Trek and OnlyFans with Seán Ferrick of TrekCulture.By Jeff and Scott

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Lucas Dedora - The Inside Line 2:28:05

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line #USDH ripper, Lucas Dedora, shares his story of going from a diehard XC grom to his first year racing World Cup Downhill. In the middle of the season, Lucas graduated high school and managed to hit 19 different races around the globe. Jack Rice was there all summer with Lucas …

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Slumgullion 111: Megalopolis and Terrifier 3 36:04

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Jeff explains his theory that Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis and Terrifier 3 are the exact same movie.By Jeff and Scott

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The Financial State of the Bike Industry with Jeff Brines - The Inside Line 1:37:19

1y ago1:37:19

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires | FOX | Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line Today we're joined by Jeff Brines, a long-time mountain biker, Litter Mag and Vital MTB fan. He's also educated and versed in finance. He kicked off a forum thread on Vital MTB that asked "Will more companies be shutting down in the next 12-24 months?" At a year old, the threa…

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That's It, That's All! Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup - B Practice Podcast 2:34:13

1y ago2:34:13

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The 2024 World Cup season is over. And what a whirlwind the past five months have been, with all-time racing across the board. It's a shame things have to come to an end, but the hype is already building for next year. Mont-Sainte-Anne was very par the course for how the 2024 season has gone, with wet conditions on race day. Luckily, the classic Ca…

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Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup - Why Downhill? 1:26:05

1y ago1:26:05

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Jack Rice wraps up the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup with interviews from racers, mechanics and MTB filmers and photographers to see how their season went, to find out what the future looks like and to continue the question, "why downhill?" Thanks to Jack, John Lawlor and Rick Schubert for all the hustle this year at the World Cups. And thank yo…

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Asa Vermette Interview - The #USDH Prodigy Reflects on His 2024 Season 49:17

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Did you believe the hype? Coming into the 2024 World Cup season, Asa Vermette was an obvious favorite in the Junior Men's category. He'd been fast domestically for a few years, and with the support of Frameworks and guidance from Neko Mulally and Angel Suarez, he seemed poised to have a successful debut on the international stage. Then, at the firs…

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Why Do You Ride Downhill? The U.S. Open of Mountain Biking 42:40

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This is a special episode of The Inside Line as we had Jack Rice at the 2024 U.S. Open of Mountain Biking in Killington, Vermont. See photos from the event - https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/why-ride-downhill-u-s-open-mountain-biking Thanks to FOX, Maxxis Tires and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line It was the season ender to the Pro Downhi…

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Slumgullion 110 - All The Star Wars 58:19

1+ y ago58:19

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One! Two! Three! Four!Jeff declares a Star War!By Jeff and Scott

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Who Keeps Doing the Rain Dance?! - Vital's B Practice Podcast - Loudenvielle 1:53:45

1+ y ago1:53:45

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Would it even be a World Cup without a natural event playing a major role in the outcome? Loudenvielle, the sixth World Cup of the season, was the third race to be heavily affected by rain on race day. We saw ideal conditions for the Juniors and 98% of the Elite Women's field before Deja vu struck and the skies opened up for fastest qualifier, Tahn…

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WinnerViews - Loudenvielle World Cup DH 38:18

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The unpredictable Loudenvielle World Cup Downhill venue proved to keep everyone on their toes again in 2024. As conditions changed on an hourly basis, it was a crapshoot for some riders and a calcuated risk for others. Jack Rice gets some perspective from the racers in France. Contents 0:00 - Disclaimer and Benoit Coulanges 1:54 - Myriam Nicole 4:0…

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Heartbreak at Worlds - Vital's B Practice Podcast 2:08:30

1+ y ago2:08:30

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What could have been…our grassroots podcast almost came home with a World title in Andorra. We won't say we are disappointed in our co-host superstar Stack-Attack-Dak for throwing it away in the second to last turn, but dang, did that one sting. This week, Jason Schroeder chats with Dak about his week in Andorra, what happened in his race run, the …

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WORLD CHAMPS - Race Day WinnerViews 16:18

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Jack Rice checks in from Andorra and the 2024 UCI Downhill Mountain Bike World Championships with interviews from the podium riders and Greg Minnaar, who continues to troll us about possible retirement. 0:00 - Loris Vergier 2:33 - Vali Holl 3:15 - Greg Minnaar 7:55 - Myriam Nicole 9:09 - Finn Iles 12:48 - Tahnee Seagrave 13:41 - Benoit Coulanges…

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Andorra World Champs Pre-Race Show - Vital Downhill Fantasy 1:22:21

1+ y ago1:22:21

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After almost a two-month break since the last World Cup, elite downhill racing returns to the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra for World Champs this week. Rejoice! Tag along with Jason Schroeder, Tanner Stephens, and John Hall as they refresh your memory of who’s been fast this year, what happened during the long summer break, and discuss who will be …

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Slumgullion 109 - -Aaron Waltke Star Trek Prodigy 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

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Jeff and Scott welcome writer-producer Aaron Waltke from STAR TREK: PRODIGYBy Jeff and Scott

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The Future of #USDH - Clay Harper 3:46:31

1+ y ago3:46:31

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There's a new national-level downhill mountain bike race series in the U.S. — Clay Harper has ushered in the Monster Energy Pro Downhill and is in its inaugural year, landing in Big Bear this weekend. Clay, our guest on The Inside Line this week, is no stranger to downhill finding his love for the sport back in 1996 with the likes of Kyle Ebbett, L…

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GEORGE RYAN - The Inside Line 1:43:26

1+ y ago1:43:26

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Thanks to Maxxis Tires, FOX and Jenson USA for supporting The Inside Line MTB podcast! While visiting Mountain Creek Bike Park in New Jersey, for a Vital Enduro Fork Test Session project, I caught up with local legend, George Ryan. I met George in person about 20 years ago, but knew of him before that because of his online persona in old-timey foru…

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Slumgullion 108: Star Trek Prodigy 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

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Jeff and Scott return from the dead to discuss Star Trek: Prodigy, which has also recently returned from the dead. It's a Zombie-Off!By Jeff and Scott

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