Best Brian Dunbar Podcasts (2025)

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Shannon Malseed 42:20

24h ago42:20

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What happens when chasing performance drains the joy that once drove it? In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Malseed — former pro cyclist turned mindset advocate — for a powerful reflection on the hidden cost of high achievement. Shannon shares her journey from elite sport to inner rediscovery, challenging the idea that success must mean sacri…

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You’re Training Too Hard (And It’s Slowing You Down) With Jayco Alula Coach Dr. Christian Schrot 43:39

3d ago43:39

43:39

Every amateur cyclist falls into the same trap: chasing intensity instead of consistency. In this episode, I sit down with Christian Schrot, performance coach at Team Jayco AlUla, to explore one of endurance sport’s most surprising truths — riding easy is what actually makes you faster. We unpack the science behind the 80/20 polarized training mode…

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709 Black American Humor (with Damon Young) | The Greatest American Joke Ever Told? 1:31:52

4d ago1:31:52

1:31:52

DAMON YOUNG (⁠What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays⁠) is a Pittsburgh writer and humorist. In this episode, Jacke talks to Damon about his work editing and writing an introduction for That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, which emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing.…

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Dave Portnoy (Barstool Sports) & NON-Creep Alex Cooper ("Call Her Daddy") 1:10:35

6d ago1:10:35

1:10:35

What a Creep Season 29, Episode 10: Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports Dave Portnoy is the founder of Barstool Sports, which Media Matters describes as “a cesspool of bigotry basking in the backlash against political correctness. Under the pretense of sharing funny videos and embracing a boys-will-be-boys mentality, Barstool has successfully normaliz…

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Runway to the Stars 34:54

6d ago34:54

34:54

A NASA aircraft operations expert discusses the aviation history and work being done at Ellington Field in Houston as a training ground for astronauts. HWHAP 389.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Why Rapha Lost Its Soul (And What It Means for Cycling) 26:11

6d ago26:11

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In 2017, Rapha was the gold standard of cycling cool — premium kit, boutique clubhouses, and a cult-like following. Today? Stores are closing, prices are slashed, and the brand is losing millions. In this episode, we break down the meteoric rise and stunning fall of Rapha, from its poetic beginnings to its sale to the Walmart heirs. What went wrong…

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708 Science Fact and Science Fiction (with Keith Cooper) | AI Discovers a Work of Ancient Philosophy and Dreams Up a Reading List 1:11:01

8d ago1:11:01

1:11:01

For decades, writers and filmmakers have imagined worlds where characters can do things like watch a double sunset (on Tatooine, of course), or stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora. But even as works like Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar have enticed us with their fictional renditions of…

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Risk Management at NASA 33:38

8d ago33:38

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Big or small, we all take risks nearly every day. But how does NASA manage it? Dr. Mary Skow, NASA’s first agency risk management officer, explains.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Inside Unbound 2025 | The Fastest Unbound Ever - With Alex Wild 46:50

8d ago46:50

46:50

Alex Wild is back, the elite gravel racer is fresh off the biggest gravel race in the world, the 2025 Unbound 200 . This is one of the craziest races on the planet. We get into it: the strategy, the chaos, the power numbers. Stick around till the end where Alex’s gives us his thoughts on who the real losers were in this 2nd round of the life time G…

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Dylan Johnson's Wind Tunnel Aero Testing Results Revealed! 39:47

10d ago39:47

39:47

What happens when one of the most aero-conscious cyclists in the world heads into a wind tunnel? Dylan Johnson teamed up with performance experts at Rule 28 to test his gear, position, and aero gains — and the results were surprising. In this episode, Anthony sits down with Sam from Rule 28 to unpack what really happened in the tunnel, what changes…

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707 Emile Zola (with Robert Lethbridge) | Graham Greene's Only Ghost Story | My Last Book with Irina Mashinski 1:00:42

11d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

For years, listeners have been requesting an episode devoted to the French novelist, journalist, playwright, and public intellectual Émile Zola (1840-1902). In this episode, Jacke talks to author Robert Lethbridge, whose new book Émile Zola: A Determined Life presents a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and times of the celebrated French…

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"The Bloody Benders" of Labette County, Kansas 51:32

13d ago51:32

51:32

What a Creep Season 29, Episode 9 “The Bloody Benders” The Bloody Benders were a family of serial killers who operated a small inn and general store in Labette County, Kansas, during the early 1870s. They are considered one of America’s first known serial killer families. The Benders lived along a remote stretch of the Osage Trail (later part of th…

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Private Astronaut Mission Management 53:28

13d ago53:28

53:28

NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4’s launch. HWHAP 388.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Pros & Cons Of Creatine For Cyclists 34:56

14d ago34:56

34:56

After 10+ years in the saddle, Anthony finally tried creatine—and the results weren’t what he expected. In this episode, he breaks down the full story: the gains, the weight, the sprint numbers, and the myths that got shattered along the way. Does creatine actually help cyclists? What happens to your weight, power, and recovery? And is it worth the…

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Cosmic Dawn with Nobel Laureate John Mather 18:47

15d ago18:47

18:47

The James Webb Space Telescope is doing something astronomers dreamed about for decades: peering into our universe’s early past, a period known as cosmic dawn. A new NASA documentary—also called Cosmic Dawn—chronicles the inside story of Webb’s design, construction, and launch. John Mather, who won the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physics, proposed the tel…

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World Tour Nutritionist - “We Got Weight Loss Wrong” 1:57:35

16d ago1:57:35

1:57:35

We got weight loss wrong - In this episode, we speak with the performance nutritionist behind top WorldTour teams like INEOS Grenadiers, EF Education, and Uno-X. He reveals why the traditional “lighter is faster” mindset is holding cyclists back. If you’ve been dieting for cycling performance, you might be sacrificing power, endurance, and recovery…

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706 Living with Jane Austen (with Janet Todd) | A Listener Changes His Life | Bored Parents 1:12:23

18d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen's novels make us wish she was our friend. She wouldn't be just any old friend: she'd be the sharpest and wisest, the one we turn to in a crisis, the one who understands our flaws and helps us see our blind spots. As we navigate the perils of love and life, she'd be the friend who gently point…

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Suge Knight Creepy Impresario & The Best Non-Creepy Hip Hop Nonprofits 48:01

20d ago48:01

48:01

What a Creep Season 29, Episode 8 Suge Knight Suge Knight is the co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. He was a central figure in gangsta rap's commercial success in the 1990s. But he is probably better known for being an absolute menace these days. He’s been arrested over a dozen times, ranging from assault and robbery to weapons possess…

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Mission Control: Eye of the Storm 1:01:43

20d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

A NASA Flight Director and Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, discuss their roles and journeys to some of the most recognizable positions in Mission Control. HWHAP 387.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

22d ago59:34

59:34

Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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NASA's Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project 30:06

22d ago30:06

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NASA’s Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project aims to accommodate the growing demand of traditional and emerging aircraft that share the friendly skies.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Unbound 200 Set Up Everyone Says Will FAIL With Alex Wild 32:37

23d ago32:37

32:37

Alex Wild returns to the podcast to reveal his setup for Unbound 200 — one of the toughest gravel races on the calendar. This isn’t just a gear list; it’s a detailed look at the decisions that help riders go fast — not just finish — over 200 miles of rugged Kansas terrain. And this year Alex is breaking gravel rules. From tyre pressure and drivetra…

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Dame Kelly Holmes - Everything She Couldn't Say Then 1:48

24d ago1:48

1:48

Links to podcast - SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BjfwSowLD08jpGcWDDOK7 APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/dame-kelly-holmes-everything-she-couldnt-say-then/id1750982117?i=1000709610942 AVAILABLE ON AL OTHER PODCAST PLATFORMS Dame Kelly Holmes is an Olympic legend — but behind the double gold medals was a story she couldn’t …

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704 Butterflies Regained 1:26:31

25d ago1:26:31

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Poetry, butterflies, and original music oh my! With some help from poets Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, along with original music by composer Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Jacke tackles the topic of butterflies. Yes, yes, we all know that butterflies are symbols of beauty and transformation - but can great poets get beyon…

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Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson 1:06:28

27d ago1:06:28

1:06:28

What a Creep Season 29, Episode 7 Former CEO & Founder of Lululemon Chip Wilson, the founder and former CEO of Lululemon Athletica, has been involved in several controversies over the years, primarily due to his public statements and views on body image, diversity, and labor practices. His issues range from concerns about body image and product qua…

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Moon Material Flammability 46:17

27d ago46:17

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Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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How Much Zone Two Should I Do? - Rider support 35:34

27d ago35:34

35:34

Zone 2: everyone’s talking about it, but how much do you really need? In this episode of Rider Support, we dive into the great training debate — slow rides vs. speed work — and unpack what the science says about intensity balance, performance gains, and long-term fitness. With insights from Stephen Seiler’s 80/20 model and real-world advice from pr…

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The Dark Secret Behind Hidden Motors in Cycling 33:36

30d ago33:36

33:36

Are cyclists cheating with hidden motors? In this episode, we expose the shocking truth behind mechanical doping — the use of secret engines in elite and amateur racing. From thermal cameras catching glowing seat tubes to riders fleeing races in getaway vans, motor doping is real… and more common than you think. We break down how these stealth moto…

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Earth Series: What's Next for NASA Earth Science 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

NASA has a record of Earth observations going back more than 50 years. What might be in store for the next 50 years? In this finale of our Earth series, we hear from two scientists helping to chart the course of NASA Earth science. There are still many unanswered questions about our home planet. As the only planet that we know to have life, studyin…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

1M ago1:09:35

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D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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Cycling and AI: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Way We Ride, Train, and Race 9:55

1M ago9:55

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AI is quietly reshaping cycling—not through bikes or gear, but through data. In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we train, recover, and race. From adaptive workouts that respond to your sleep and stress, to predictive tactics that could change race-day strategy forever, we explore where AI is already ma…

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Testosterone's Common Use In Masters Racing - Rider Support 29:08

1M ago29:08

29:08

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has become one of the most divisive topics in Masters cycling. Is it a legitimate medical need—or a performance enhancer in disguise? In this episode, we break down what TRT is, when it’s medically justified, and why it’s rarely granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). We also explore the ethical grey areas …

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Creepy Actor Gerard Depardieu & 5 NON-Creepy Women Who Joined the French Resistance 44:36

1M ago44:36

44:36

What a Creep Season 29, Episode 6 Gerard Depardieu Gerard Depardieu is an actor who has appeared in more than 250 films and is one of the biggest stars in France. He was recently convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a movie set, for which he got an 18-month suspended sentence and a $32,000 fine to be paid to each victim. Plus, he must regi…

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Commercial and International Lunar Rovers 1:00:45

1M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions. HWHAP 385.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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702 Writing in the World of Jane Austen (with D.G. Rampton) | Disaster at the Book Festival! 52:01

1M ago52:01

52:01

Jacke talks to D.G. Rampton, Australia's Queen of the Regency Romance, about her love for the novels of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer - and what it's like for a twenty-first-century novelist to set her novels in the early-nineteenth-century world of intelligent heroines, dashing men, and sparkling banter. Find PLUS Jacke dives into the story of a…

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The Universe in Living Color with SPHEREx 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

NASA's SPHEREx mission will map 450 million galaxies like we’ve never seen before.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Politics and appearance: Mangione's supporters explained 27:21

1M ago27:21

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A deep dive into the supporters of Luigi Mangione, featuring some exclusive new data, and considering how this case might be influencing US social attitudes to political violence.BBC World Service Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield joins us to discuss why some people around the world have taken to this case so passionately. We’re also joined …

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Inside Eddie Dunbar's Two Vuelta Stage Wins — With VEKTA Founder Paul-Antoine Girard 1:22:51

1M ago1:22:51

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What if your training plan could adapt in real time—based on how you actually feel and perform each day? In this episode, Anthony sits down with the creator of a groundbreaking AI platform that’s quietly being adopted by WorldTour teams - VEKTA. Riders like Eddie Dunbar are calling it a “game changer,” helping eliminate guesswork and dial in race-r…

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Why More Riding Isn’t Making You Faster - Rider Support 29:42

1M ago29:42

29:42

You doubled your training hours… but somehow got slower? This week, we unpack why more volume doesn’t always mean better performance — and how intensity control, fatigue, and poor structure can quietly derail your fitness. We also dig into whether the aero obsession is doing more harm than good for amateur riders, if shorter crank arms actually hel…

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

1M ago1:11:31

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For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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Spent $15k on a Bike… Still Getting Dropped 29:02

1M ago29:02

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You dropped $15,000 on your dream bike—so why are you still getting dropped on the group ride? In this week’s Rider Support, we unpack why fitness always beats gear, how to build your engine, and how to turn frustration into progress. Plus: should we trust dominant performances like Pogačar’s? Anthony gets honest about anti-doping and fan skepticis…

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Sports Doping Encouraged! - Aron D’Souza From The Enhanced Games 44:42

1M ago44:42

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Is cycling heading back into dangerous territory? In this episode, we sit down with Aron D’Souza, the man behind the controversial Enhanced Games — an unregulated sporting event with no drug testing and no limits. D’Souza wants to scrap anti-doping rules entirely, arguing that the future of sport lies in full-blown enhancement. For cyclists who liv…

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The Cotton Club Murders & The Murder of Roy Raydin 55:00

1M ago55:00

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What a Creep Season 29, Episode 5 “The Cotton Club Murders” This week’s episode covers the 1983 murder of Roy Radin, a theatrical producer with ties to a planned film called The Cotton Club. At the time, director Francis Ford Coppola and producer Robert Evans were developing the film, a period crime drama loosely inspired by the original club. Radi…

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