Best Vic & Mel Podcasts (2026)

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The first woman to pass the British Army Parachute Regiment test is also a pro triathlete 1:04:33

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We’re kicking off the year with an absolute powerhouse: Rosie Wild—Major in the British Army, barrier-breaker, and the first woman ever to pass the legendary paratrooper regiment test joins Kelly, Katie, and Joanne for the first episode of 2026. Rosie takes us inside her world: juggling an elite military career with pro triathlon, navigating brutal…

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What Does Triathlon's Future Look Like? With USAT CEO Vic Brumfield (Replay) 1:16:52

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This episode originally dropped on May 23, 2025 Katie, Joanne, and Kelly are back with your front row seat to triathlon — diving into an exciting weekend of global racing, spotlighting Lucy Charles-Barclay’s Ironman Lanzarote win, Jeanne Lehair's victory on a rainy WTCS Yokohama course, and Slovakian Nikola Korbova making history by becoming the fi…

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Adventure Doesn't End As You Age with Mel McQuaid (Replay) 1:36:21

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In this episode, Kelly and Joanne catch up on all things triathlon, including an in-depth Ironman Leeds recap, the return of Boise 70.3, new North American race announcements, and Joanne’s hectic announcing schedule for the rest of the year (and you thought racing was hard!) The heart of the episode is a powerful, in-depth interview with long-time …

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Trying to understand the PTO & World Triathlon merger 1:06:18

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For the final Feisty Triathlon podcast of the year, Kelly, Katie, and Joanne are joined by Chelsea Burns to recap the 2025 season and make their picks for most exciting race, comeback, and standout athlete of the year. But first, looking ahead to 2026 and beyond: What's does the new PTO/T100 and World Triathlon partnership really mean? And what que…

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Do records matter in triathlon and why are there so many retirements?! 55:40

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A surprise early show for you to mini-preview the T100 Grand Final in Qatar this evening. Watch on T100's Youtube at 2a.m. ET tonight (early Friday morning)! A few highlights this week: Congrats to Kirsten Kasper who won her debut 70.3 at La Quinta and to Georgia Taylor-Brown for clocking "the fastest 70.3 in history." What does that mean? Do recor…

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Should Dede Griesbauer become an influencer in retirement? 1:06:49

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This week, as most of America recovers from their Thanksgiving food comas and Joanne winds down her race announcing season, we’re honoring the sunset of another iconic chapter in triathlon. The legendary Dede Griesbauer—yes, the 55-year-old powerhouse with 21 years of pro racing under her belt—joins us to celebrate her retirement and reflect on a c…

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What the Heck is Adventure Racing? with Alyssa Godesky (Replay) 1:07:43

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This episode originally dropped on June 20, 2025 Joanne, Katie, and Kelly are joined by endurance athlete, FKT record holder, and former IronWomen host, Alyssa Godesky, for a deep dive into the crazy world of adventure racing. Alyssa shares what she’s been up to lately, plus her favorite recent race performance (can you say: Lydia Russell at Happy …

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Pre-holiday chaos: Ironman's updates, T100 Dubai, and so many retirements? 50:01

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We're rolling into the holidays with a little festive competition and a whole lot of triathlon chaos. Joanne kicks things off with her legendary #fit4christmas challenge—the fun way to keep moving as the days get shorter. And for the (slightly) more dedicated athlete, we've got Feisty's new Winter Cycling Program for anyone looking to build up thei…

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India Lee answers: What is it about Ironman that draws people in? 1:06:15

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The team is back together! Joanne Murphy and India Lee give us all the details from-the-ground in Marbella at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships (including a party we're not allowed to talk about), and then they try to tackle the question: What makes the challenge of Ironman so appealing? The Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Marbella: The energ…

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Who is going to start? A last-minute 70.3 World Championship preview 55:08

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This week, Laura Siddall joins us for an Ironman 70.3 World Championships preview. But first Kelly & Sid dive straight into the 2026 Ironman qualification drama that isn't going away — and probably won't go away any time soon. While Ironman had promised a fairer, more balanced system with 30–35% of total slots for women, the actual allocations of t…

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Pro cycling v. pro triathlon with Maya Kingma 1:12:10

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She's won a WTCS, she's been 7th at the Olympics, and she's raced in the women's Giro! Maya Kingma joins Kelly, Joanne, and Katie to talk all things swim-bike-run... and bike. First, she helps us tackle the big question: With so many series now on the calendar, how are pros supposed to choose? Between WTCS, T100, and Ironman races, it’s getting tou…

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What happened in Wollongong!? And a first look at 70.3 Worlds 54:05

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The gang’s finally all here! Joanne’s somewhere between the post-Kona high and a jet lag hangover, but that’s not stopping us from diving into what’s next. First up: The World Triathlon Championship Finals in Wollongong. From the surprising upset in the elite race (and why it was surprising) to Katie's picks for the up-and-comers to watch and a few…

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A Wollongong World Championship Preview 43:55

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From the lava fields of Kona last week to the golden shores of Wollongong, Australia: it's world championship season. This weekend Wollongong hosts the World Triathlon age-group, U23, juniors, and para world championships. Plus, a stacked WTCS Grand Final (which determins the world champion) and the re-scheduled T100 race. World Triathlon World Tit…

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Hoka x Feisty: LIVE Post-Race Reflections with Taylor Knibb, Daniela Ryf, and Gwen Jorgensen 48:26

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Welcome to a unique Feisty x HOKA post-Ironman World Championship event — teaming up for a live celebration brunch and panel discussion in Kona, featuring some amazing age-group and local athletes, and special guests Taylor Knibb, Daniela Ryf, and Gwen Jorgensen. First, we hear inspiring stories from the women who raced as part of the IRONMAN Found…

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We're Back B*tches #6: The Post-Race Show 38:58

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THAT WAS CRAZY! We're back after a wild Ironman World Championship race that saw one former world champion drop out early on the bike (Chelsea Sodaro), another defending champ here DNF in the heat (Lucy Charles-Barclay), and then race leader Taylor Knibb collapse with less than two miles to go. We hear from our new 2025 Ironman World Champion Solve…

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We're Back B*tches #5: Press Conference & Race Day Vibes with Announcer, Joanne Murphy 1:00:57

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On the eve of the IRONMAN World Championship, we’re joined by Feisty co-host and official race announcer Joanne Murphy, who somehow survives a week of wall-to-wall press conferences, interviews, banquets, and race-day hype—without totally losing her voice (or her mind). We talk about what it's actually like behind the scenes in Kona, how she preps …

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We're Back B*tches #4: Live Kona Preview Show with Daniela Ryf 45:01

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The Queen is back — but this time, she’s not racing. Sara and Kelly catch up with 10-time world champion Daniela Ryf, who’s traded her dominance on the race course for a full plate of new roles — from launching a documentary about life after sport, to running her foundation in Kenya, to working with Felt and a fitness tech startup. Daniela opens up…

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The first woman to pass the British Army Parachute Regiment test is also a pro triathlete 1:04:33

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What Does Triathlon's Future Look Like? With USAT CEO Vic Brumfield (Replay) 1:16:52

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Adventure Doesn't End As You Age with Mel McQuaid (Replay) 1:36:21

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Trying to understand the PTO & World Triathlon merger 1:06:18

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Do records matter in triathlon and why are there so many retirements?! 55:40

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Should Dede Griesbauer become an influencer in retirement? 1:06:49

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What the Heck is Adventure Racing? with Alyssa Godesky (Replay) 1:07:43

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Pre-holiday chaos: Ironman's updates, T100 Dubai, and so many retirements? 50:01

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India Lee answers: What is it about Ironman that draws people in? 1:06:15

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Who is going to start? A last-minute 70.3 World Championship preview 55:08

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Pro cycling v. pro triathlon with Maya Kingma 1:12:10

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What happened in Wollongong!? And a first look at 70.3 Worlds 54:05

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A Wollongong World Championship Preview 43:55

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Hoka x Feisty: LIVE Post-Race Reflections with Taylor Knibb, Daniela Ryf, and Gwen Jorgensen 48:26

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We're Back B*tches #6: The Post-Race Show 38:58

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We're Back B*tches #5: Press Conference & Race Day Vibes with Announcer, Joanne Murphy 1:00:57

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We're Back B*tches #4: Live Kona Preview Show with Daniela Ryf 45:01