Best Dan Sturm Podcasts (2025)

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Marco Sturm Interview! | EP 111 How Will Sharks Solve Defensive Logjam? 2:34:40

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San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee talk all things Sharks! This week, Sharks fan favorite and new Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm gives us the in’s and out’s of his new job: What’s the adjustment like coaching AHL vs. NHL players? As a coach, wh…

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The 2026 Grand Prix roster with Sarah Sturm 2:03:00

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This week on the show, Payson sits down with Sarah Sturm to talk about the roster for 2026’s Life Time Grand Prix, which was released last week and contained more surprises than all the previous years combined. Payson and Sarah chat about the lengthy list of brand-new riders, the heartbreak and shock of seeing one of the most promising young racers…

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How Good Are the Sharks, Really? | EP 110 Goalie Guru Woodley on Askarov’s Improvement 2:44:11

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San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee talk about the resurgent Sharks. How good are the San Jose Sharks though, really? We discuss their much-maligned defense, from John Klingberg to Shakir Mukhamadullin. Kevin Woodley, NHL.com and InGoal Magazine goali…

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Jason Demers Talks Sharks’ Improved Blueline | EP 109 JD on Sports Psychology, Mental Health 2:31:23

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San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee are joined by another Sharks legend! Jason Demers, now with NHL Network, talks about the Sharks’ off-season additions on the blueline, Dmitry Orlov, John Klingberg, and Nick Leddy. He also shares his thoughts on prospects Sa…

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Gravel Burn recap with Bradyn Lange and Dan Craven 1:01:16

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With the inaugural edition of Gravel Burn in the rearview mirror, Payson sits down with Bradyn Lange for an overall recap. Due to illness, Bradyn wasn’t able to compete in the pro field and instead dropped in partway through the seven-day event to capture some media from inside the bunch. Then, Payson, chats with Dan Craven, a former professional r…

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Gravel Burn stage 6 recap with Hayley Preen 17:37

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Stage 6 of Gravel Burn did not go according to plan. Strong winds led to treacherous conditions, and after Swiss rider Andri Frischknecht suffered a crash due to high crosswinds, the 144-kilometre stage was neutralised. To recap the day, Payson is joined by South African rider Hayley Preen, who is currently sitting in third place in the GC. They ta…

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Gravel Burn stage 5 recap with Tom Pidcock 18:26

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Stage 5 of Gravel Burn was slow despite being more than 50% paved, and it finished on a 2500-foot climb. Tom Pidcock took the stage win and joins Payson to recap the day. They also discuss the logistics of his Il Lombardia / UCI Gravel Worlds double-header earlier this month, why he decided to take a break from his off season to come to South Afric…

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Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini a Top-10 NHL Player? | EP 108 Dan Boyle Thinks So 2:21:55

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The good vibes are back with the San Jose Sharks! San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice rink rat Zubair Jeewanjee talk about the Macklin Celebrini superstar tour. Boyle, who’s played with his share of great players, puts Celebrini in rarified air. We also discuss some of Celebrini’s less…

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Gravel Burn stage 4 recap with Lukas Baum and Georg Egger 41:29

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Stage 4 of Gravel Burn was 111 kilometres of near-constant headwind. Payson is joined by Speed Company duo Lukas Baum and Georg Eggers to get the lowdown on their moves that shook up the race early and how Lukas’s flat impacted his third-place GC position. Lukas and Georg have been friends since they raced as juniors. After becoming XC Junior World…

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Gravel Burn stage 3 recap with Simon Pellaud 29:36

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Stage 3 of Gravel Burn was rough and tactical. Simon Pellaud, who has raced in just about every corner of the world this season and is hot off his second-place finish in the Life Time Grand Prix, took the stage win over Matt Beers and is currently sitting in second in the GC. He joins Payson to talk about how the stage played out, his strategy for …

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Gravel Burn stage 2 recap with Haley Smith 20:24

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Stage two of Gravel Burn was 108 kilometres from Avontuur to Willowmore and it was much drier than yesterday. Both Matt Beers and Axelle Dubau-Prévot managed to hold on to their leads, but there were shakeups in the rest of the field. Payson is joined by Haley Smith to break down the day, including her tight finish for third, why she was so excited…

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Gravel Burn stage 1 recap with Axelle Dubau-Prévot and Hugo Drechou 26:44

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Stage 1 of Gravel Burn is done and dusted -- a cold, rainy 84 kilometers with a spicy 2,000+ meters of climbing. Payson is joined by French gravel national champions Axelle Dubau-Prévot and Hugo Drechou to break down the race. Despite viewing this trip more as a holiday than anything else, Axelle took the win today over WorldTour legend Ashleigh Mo…

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Gravel Burn preview 27:36

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Our daily Gravel Burn recaps start tomorrow, so we're bringing you an overview of the seven-day South African stage race, including a day-by-day breakdown of the route and a rundown of the start list, which features the likes of Tom Pidcock, Lachlan Morton, Alison Jackson, and Lauren Stephens. Instagram: @withpacepodcast YouTube: Payson McElveen Em…

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Big Sugar recap with Paige Onweller 1:18:19

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The 2025 Life Time Grand Prix finished with a bang thanks to a razor-thin margin in the men’s field and a last-minute course change due to weather. Payson is joined by Paige Onweller to break down how it all played out. Paige was sidelined from the season after she was hit by a car a couple of months ago, but as a Bentonville resident, she knows th…

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Pressure on Warsofsky? | EP 107 Jack Han Says There Shouldn’t Be! 1:42:38

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The San Jose Sharks have started another season on a long losing streak: Is head coach Ryan Warsofsky facing some pressure? San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee discuss the team’s 0-4-2 start. We discuss Warsofsky’s work with the San Jose Sharks’ veter…

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Little Sugar recap with Andrew L’Esperance, points analysis, and listener experiences 1:10:33

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The second-to-last round of the Life Time Grand Prix shook up the points chase in a big way thanks to a ruthless course that caused a never-ending series of crashes and flats. Payson walks through the standings before the final round this weekend, in which four riders in the men’s field could come away with the series overall. Then, he sits down wi…

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Plattner Interview Reaction! | EP 106 Worried About Sharks’ Start? 1:59:47

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San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee react to opening night’s explosive Hasso Plattner interview! We share our reaction to the San Jose Sharks’ owner’s thoughts about Erik Karlsson, Doug Wilson, Doug Wilson Jr., and more! We also chat about the rough s…

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Dylan Johnson on the mental toll of injury recovery and the story behind his YouTube channel 1:32:36

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Over the past handful of years, Dylan Johnson has emerged as one of the key voices in gravel through his YouTube channel, where he does deep dives on everything from drivetrain efficiency and crank length to tire size and science-backed training tips. At the same time, he’s been rising through the ranks of gravel racing, competing in the Grand Prix…

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Dan Boyle Answers Your Questions! | EP 105 Sharks’ Opening Night Roster, Dellandrea 3C Reaction 2:46:33

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Dan Boyle takes your questions! In a special mailbag, the San Jose Sharks legend takes a question from the equally-legendary Randy Hahn, tells us why the President’s Trophy-winning 2008-09 Sharks got swept in the first round, how an NHL locker room would react to an openly-gay player, why he joined the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, and shares a hila…

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Todd Wells on bringing the mountain bike world championships back to Durango 46:41

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What do Sepp Kuss, Christopher Blevins, Howard Grotts, and Asa Vermette have in common? They all grew up in the small town of Durango, Colorado. The list of cycling pros that now live there is formidable, and includes our guest, 3x Olympian and 15x XC and CX National Champion Todd Wells. Last week, it was announced that Durango would host the 2030 …

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Exclusive 2025-26 Sharks’ Points Projections from Stathletes! | EP 104 Opening Night Roster Predictions 2:22:59

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We got a jam-packed show! San Jose Sharks legend Dan Boyle talks about how we should evaluate pre-season performances from veterans and rookies. He also discusses the importance of talent, confidence, execution, and opportunity when it comes to the growth of a young star like William Eklund. Boyle also shares the hilarious inside story about when h…

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Ride With Pace: Ellen Campbell before Chequamegon 32:37

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In this bonus episode, we’re bringing you Payson’s ride-along chat with Ellen Campbell the day before Chequamegon. They talk about how her Grand Prix season is going so far, what it’s like to be sitting just outside the top 10 going into the final two rounds of the series, and her gear choices for the race. They also talk about her Ride Dirt progra…

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Sharks Top 10 Prospects of 2025-26 | EP 103 Musty, Lund Rising? 2:36:48

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Who are our 2025-26 pre-season top-10 San Jose Sharks prospects? In a throwback San Jose Hockey Now Podcast segment, it’s just Sheng and Keegan together again to reveal their top-10. How much are Quentin Musty, Cam Lund, and Eric Pohlkamp trending up? Who’s No. 2, Yaroslav Askarov or Sam Dickinson? Where do 2025 Draft picks Michael Misa, Josh Raven…

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Bradyn Lange on winning Gravel Nationals 1:48:58

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Just a few hours after winning Gravel Nationals, Bradyn Lange sat down with Payson at the house they were sharing in the lead-up to the race for a wide-ranging conversation about the event and all the things that had to fall into place to get him there. Bradyn has always identified more as a mountain biker than a gravel racer, but after struggling …

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Chequamegon recap with Melisa Rollins, last place finishers, and points analysis 1:21:34

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In our latest Grand Prix recap, Payson takes a recovery spin with Melisa Rollins, who won the women’s race solo and made the competition for the top spot in this year’s standings even tighter. Then, he chats with Charlie and Steve, two friends who work for the Forest Service who were the last people to cross the finish line before the cutoff. But f…

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Sharks' Training Camp Reaction: Is Keeping Smith at Wing Right Move? How Does Misa Look? | EP 102 2:48:01

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The San Jose Sharks have opened training camp! Sharks legend Dan Boyle, insider Sheng Peng, prospects guru Keegan McNally, and beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee react to Rookie Faceoff and GM Mike Grier’s training camp availability. We discuss Will Smith staying at wing, Grier’s reaction to Marc-Edouard Vlasic’s unhappiness with his buyout and Rya…

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How Sharks Prospect Luca Cagnoni Can Stick in NHL? Dan Boyle Shares How | EP 101 – Misa Signs! 1:45:20

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Luca Cagnoni has been compared to Dan Boyle…what does Boyle think about that? The San Jose Sharks legend is back with insider Sheng Peng, prospects authority Keegan McNally, and beer leaguer Zubair Jeewanjee to talk all things Sharks. We cover a busy week in San Jose Sharks’ news: Michael Misa signs his ELC, Ryane Clowe leaves the Sharks to join th…

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Will Gilmore, performance coach at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center 1:10:53

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When Payson hobbled his way into the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center in May with a broken hip, he wasn’t expecting to be off crutches anytime soon, but thanks to the work of coaches like Will Gilmore, he not only managed to leave the facility without crutches, but also to jump back into racing a full month and a half before he’d planned. Will s…

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Macklin Celebrini Captain? Dan Boyle Explains Why Not | EP 100 - Sharks Captaincy 1:34:53

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Dan Boyle joins a new team…the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast! The San Jose Sharks legend makes a raw co-hosting debut alongside insider Sheng Peng, prospects authority Keegan McNally, and beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee. On this episode, the boys talk about who the next San Jose Sharks captain should be. Macklin Celebrini? Tyler Toffoli? Someone e…

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6 Steps That Sharks Must Take To Return to Respectability | E99 1:44:16

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! In this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, Sheng and Zubair connect from London and Minnesota to dive into latest San Jose Sharks news, including a major arena update and Michael Misa contract speculation. They welcome guest Jesse Cohen (All The Kings Men Podcast) for a dee…

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Maude Farrell on winning the Lead Challenge after months of balancing cycling and ultrarunning 1:36:42

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Mountain bike racing is hard. Ultrarunning is hard. So why did Maude Farrell decide to make things extra brutal for herself this season by combining them? Earlier this month, she won the Lead Challenge, a multi-month series comprised of five trail running and mountain bike races at over 10,000 feet. The final week of the series involved racing the …

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Ride With Pace: Zach Calton the morning after the Leadville 100 33:54

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The day after placing top 10 at the Leadville 100, Zach Calton joined Payson on a ride to talk about returning to form after the toughest season of his career. They discuss how it all started a year ago at the Breck Epic, his disastrous experience at the Cape Epic, and how he’s slowly found his footing again this season. Use code PACE20 for 20% you…

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Ride With Pace: Bradyn Lange after Leadville 23:56

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Barely half an hour after crossing the finish line at the Leadville 100, Bradyn Lange joined Payson for a painful cooldown ride at 10,000 ft. They debrief about the race, talk about Bradyn’s last-minute set-up change, and debate whether Leadville is harder than Unbound. Use code PACE20 for 20% off your first order of LTH supplements and take the qu…

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Leadville recap, with Torbjørn Røed, Cecily Decker, Emily Fagan, and key takeaways 2:05:05

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In this packed Leadville 100 recap, Payson chats with 4th-place finisher Torbjørn Røed about his journey to the Grand Prix and their sprint finish last weekend. Then, he talks to Cecily Decker (aka Diesel Decker), who saw her months-long preparation for the race pay off when she took third place on the day and the top spot in the Grand Prix standin…

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How Celebrini, Smith & Eklund Have Gotten Better This Summer | E98 1:50:15

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast dives into everything San Jose Sharks fans are buzzing about — with deep insights, debate, and a little heat. The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is brought to you by Bring Hockey Back! 🦈 Marc-Édouard Vlasic buyout — was the Sharks’ front office disrespectful to Vlasic? 🎖️ Joe Pavelski’s legacy — should his jersey be ret…

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Cam Jones on his U23 misadventures in Europe and growing up in New Zealand 1:18:16

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Cam Jones has had a pretty memorable 2025 season, rocketing from Grand Prix wild card to winner of Unbound. And yet, that dramatic turn of events pales in comparison to his 2022 season. For his final year as a U23, Cam planned to race every World Cup in the hope that it might secure him a team for the start of his Elite career. After a promising st…

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Agent Todd Diamond on Eklund Extension, How Sharks GM Grier Has Improved, Why CHL Development Better Than NCAA | E97 1:56:49

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! In this episode of the San Jose Hockey Now Podcast, we break down the San Jose Sharks prospects at the World Junior Summer Showcase (WJSS), examine Macklin Celebrini’s Olympic chances, and host a wide-ranging interview with William Eklund's agent Todd Diamond. From the Eklund extens…

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Robin Gemperle on winning the Tour Divide in under 12 days 1:24:21

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Robin Gemperle defied all previous Tour Divide records earlier this year when he finished the notorious 2,700-mile race in less than 12 days, more than 300 miles ahead of second place. Formerly a junior member of the Scott-SRAM cross country team, he felt that there was untapped potential in maximising how fast the route could be ridden, not just h…

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Kate Courtney on tackling Leadville and her first season as a privateer 45:25

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Kate Courtney returns to the show the day after completing the Leadville Stage Race. Just a few months ago, it was barely on her radar, but after a broken wrist took her out of the World Cup circuit, she decided to look for a new way to challenge herself before the season starts up again at the end of August. In a couple of weeks, she’ll be lining …

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OHL Experts on How Michael Misa, Sam Dickinson Will Impact Sharks Next Year | E96 2:07:34

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Two of the OHL’s top analysts, Brock Otten (McKeen’s Hockey) and Will Scouch (Scouching.ca) (1:03:19), break down whether Michael Misa and Sam Dickinson are NHL-ready and if they can crack the San Jose Sharks lineup this season. We also dive into Sharks winger prospects Quentin Must…

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Cécile Lejeune on her steep gravel learning curve and medically retiring from sports in college 1:47:40

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Cécile Lejeune started racing triathlons in her native France at 12 years old and quickly began picking up national titles. After gaining the attention of international recruiters, she moved to the US to race track in college. Soon, however, a chronic series of stress fractures took her out of competition and forced her into early retirement. Now, …

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Steve Peters Projects Sharks' Lines Next Year...How Do Reaves & Skinner Help? | E95 2:07:47

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! What does long-time NHL video coach Steve Peters think of the revamped San Jose Sharks? Peters breaks down ideal lines, shares his dark horse Shark this coming season, and more. (45:07) But before we get to Peters, Sheng discusses his thoughts about the Ryan Reaves trade. Why might …

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Annika Langvad on coming out of retirement after having a baby 32:05

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With six mountain bike world championships, a Leadville win, six World Cups, and six Cape Epic victories under her belt, Annika Langvad is one of the most decorated off road cyclists of all time. But shortly after yet another career triumph in 2019 when she pivoted to road racing and placed second at the Strade Bianche, she decided it was time to r…

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Are Sharks Better Now Than Last Year? What’s Trade Value of Their Defensemen? | E94 1:32:16

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! Are the San Jose Sharks better now than they were last year? (22:10) What’s the trade value of their defensemen? (1:07:16) But before we talk about the state of the line-up, let’s talk about other big Sharks news. William Eklund and the San Jose Sharks agreed to an extension, why do…

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Oregon Trail stage 5 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Dylan Stucki and Nichole Baker 46:17

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Payson and Sarah made it back to Bend. They may be a bit more haggard than they were at the beginning of the race, but that hasn’t dampened their enthusiasm. They sit down to talk about how the final stage played out, including all the tactics that went into the series overall standings. Then, they bring in Sarah’s husband Dylan to talk about his w…

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Grading Sharks’ 2025 Draft + Free Agency Preview | E93 2:32:53

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The San Jose Hockey Now Podcast is sponsored by Bring Hockey Back! How did we grade the San Jose Sharks’ 2025 Draft? (46:54) Before we get to our thoughts, we break down the latest Sharks’ news. The San Jose Sharks buy out Marc-Edouard Vlasic…why? (3:18) Congratulations, Joe Thornton! Jumbo is going to the Hockey Hall of Fame in November. (12:01) W…

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Oregon Trail stage 4 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm 39:00

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Payson and Sarah had two very different experiences on day four of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder. They recap their respective miseries and triumphs on this second-to-last day, discuss how things are shaping up in the overall standings, and talk about the literal run-in with wildlife that left the racers shaken. They also talk about Dylan’s victor…

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Oregon Trail stage 3 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Skyler Taylor 29:05

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Stage 3 saw the riders heading out for an enduro day that turned out to be very heavy on the climbing. Skyler Taylor, who won the men’s stage, joins Payson and Sarah to talk about how he managed to reel in Cam Jones who has so far dominated the race with his power and descending skills. He also talks about deciding to leave his full-time job to foc…

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Oregon Trail stage 2 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm, with Cécile Lejeune 47:16

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After the punishing 94.7 miles of stage two, Payson and Sarah sit down with Cécile Lejeune, who is currently duking it out for first place in the overall despite having raced fewer than 10 gravel races in her entire career. They recap the day, which included multiple crashes, plenty of interpersonal drama, and a few good samaritans. They also talk …

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Oregon Trail stage 1 co-hosted by Sarah Sturm 29:54

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As the dust settles on stage one of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, Payson and Sarah sit down to talk about the punishing 80 miles from Bend to Gilchrist. They discuss how things played out in the men’s and women’s fields, how Sarah’s new haircut might have taken her out of contention, Evel Knievel’s leap across the Snake River, and her husband Dy…