XXC Podcasts
Endurance racing is full of pain, suffering, winning and losing. Yeah… you’re probably not going to find too much of that on any of the XXC Magazine Podcasts. Here XXC Magazine publisher/mid pack at best racer (Jason), skilled racer/small bike company owner (Ben) and accountant/sometimes proof reader/newly christened podcast engineer/endurance race virgin (Zandr) take a break from all the seriousness and talk about racing on the lighter side. Sometimes they say something worthwhile but to be honest, most of the time they don’t. It’s just three guys and maybe a guest (who DOES know what the hell they’re talking about) talking bikes and racing.
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Episode Twenty2: Twenty2 Nonsense x 3
Length: 1:29:38
Somewhere over 90 minutes we discuss ANOTHER XXC Magazine staff DNF (Jason at the Lumberjack… stupid derailleurs!), the amazingness that is Pepsi Max, yes… great tasting 0 calorie Pepsi Max, The Tour Divide, Zandr’s trip to Memphis, and a WHOLE lot of stupidity for which we will not apologize for. We will apologize for Zandr’s microphone. We think it’s the plate in his head (he doesn’t have a plate in his head, but he seems the type of guy that would have one).
[XXC Podcast #22 direct download]
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The Lumberjack 100 - lumberjack100.com
The Tour Divide - tourdivide.org
Pepsi Max - pepsi.com
The Hilly Billy Roubaix - abraracing.com
Mountain Bike Radio - mountainbikeradio.com
Zandrrrrrrr - zandrrr.wordpress.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., - xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Twenty-One: BLACKJACK!
Length: 1:30:20
Blackjack 21! Subtitle- a show about nothing. Jason laments short lap, multi-hour endurance races and interleague baseball (see the connection??), Ben rants about various things and Zandr does whatever it is that Zandr does. Along the way we may or may not talk about 650b wheeled bikes, the Leadville 100, out and back racing and what race Zandr should try now.
[XXC Podcast #21 direct download]
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Mountain Bike Radio - mountainbikeradio.com
Zandrrrrrrr - zandrrr.wordpress.com
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Episode Twenty: Third Time is Not The Charm
Length: 1:47:10
The xxcmag.com podcast returns after a short holiday break (lucky you). Ben was banned from this week’s episode due to being a pain in the ass about recording times, so we called up our un-official co-host Andrea and bothered her. Episode topics include: Zandr’s 3rd N.U.E. Series DNF in a row (yes, he did it again), Andrea’s 3rd place finish at the Mohican 100, random women on zip lines, Zandr’s desire to help everyone along the trail, and Poolboy Matt’s (photo right) growing Internet popularity.
[XXC Podcast #20 direct download]
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National Ultra Endurance Series - usmtb100.com
Andrea Wilson - blog.brickhouseracing.com
Brickhouse Racing on Facebook
Zandrrrrrrr - zandrrr.wordpress.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., - xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Nineteen: Andrea, Pool Boys, Ben’s Baby & Broken Chains
Length: 1:32:31
Jason takes an unplanned leave of absence for this week’s pod, so Zandr takes over the Pod and talks new baby with Ben (welcome to the world Clae Welnak!) and racing/riding/walking/crying/DNFing the 2012 Syllamo’s Revenge 125K. The XXC Pod is once again joined by our semi regular guest/co-host Andrea Wilson and Poolboy Matt (Matt McCulley).
[XXC Podcast #19 direct download]
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National Ultra Endurance Series - usmtb100.com
Andrea Wilson - blog.brickhouseracing.com
Brickhouse Racing on Facebook
Zandrrrrrrr - zandrrr.wordpress.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., - xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Eighteen: Sex With Armadillos Is Not Recommended
Length: 1:39:40
With Jason all caught up with XXC #16′s pending release, Zandr all caught up with prepping for Syllamo, and Ben all caught up with what we’ll call our “sister” project (Mountain Bike Radio), a guest was not procured. BUT worry not! We did manage to talk about some bike stuff in between talk of toe nails, armadillos (and why you should not have sex with one) and bad French accents. Enjoy the podcast but please note there is some questionable language and topics along the way ’cause we just don’t know better (or care). Sorry.
[XXC Podcast #18 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mountain Bike Radio on Facebook: (HERE)
Zandrrrrrrs Blog: zandrrr.wordpress.com
Sylllamo 125K: syllamosrevenge.com
The Arcadian Grit & Gravel: endomanpromotions.com
The Battle The Bear: warriorscycling.com
Armadillo Facts: wikipedia.org
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Seventeen: A Talk with Ray & Mike From The Tran-Sylvania Epic
Length: 1:14:22
Jason gets bitchy and homesick for his home state after he, Ben and Zandr talk with Ray & Mike from the (brace yourself, this is a long ass title) Stan’s NoTubes Tran-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic Presented by Dirt Rag (or TSE for short). The TSE has quickly become one of the top stage races in the country and highlights the amazing trails that central Pennsylvania has to offer. Have a listen to get some background on the race better known as a “summer camp for adults” and what you can expect from the 2012 (AND 2013!!) editions.
[XXC Podcast #17 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Tran-Sylvania Epic - tsepic.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Sixteen: Whiskey, Cohutta, DNFs & Amish Cocaine
Length: 1:40:41
Semi regular (not regular in the eats Activa sort of way, regular in the she’s on the podcast a lot sort of way) guest Andrea Wilson joins us for XXC Podcast #16. In this episode we recap Ben’s race at the Whiskey 50, Andrea’s Cohutta 100 race and Zandr’s attempt at the same race.
[XXC Podcast #16 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Epic Rides/The Whiskey Off-Road – epicrides.com
National Ultra Endurance Series - usmtb100.com
Andrea Wilson - blog.brickhouseracing.com
Brickhouse Racing on Facebook
Zandrrrrrrr - zandrrr.wordpress.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Fifteen: Todd Sadow Talks Whiskey (The Whiskey Off-Road)
Length: 1:14:04
XXC #15 is whiskey-tastic as Epic Rides race director Todd Sadow joins Jason and Zandr to talk about the party/bike race that is The Whiskey Off-Road (especially the main event which is the the Whiskey 50). Along the way we talk about the race (and the party of course), cash purses, whiskey, brothels and the incredible riding in and around Prescott, Arizona. Ben couldn’t be with us, but we’ll be grilling him next week on how his “50 Proof” race went, so stay tuned for that.
[XXC Podcast #15 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Epic Rides/The Whiskey Off-Road – epicrides.com
Prescott, AZ - cityofprescott.net
Walter the Bus – walterthebus.org
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Fourteen: Anti Epic Recap, No Guest & Random Podcast Buffoonery
Length: 1:27:30
The string of pseudo quality podcasts and great guests was bound to come to an end, you knew that. But that’s not to say you shouldn’t listen to this podcast, this stuff is GOLD BABY! Ben Welnak recaps the 150 Anti Epic gravel race then the crew move on to more important subjects: skinny jeans, muffin tops, owners of biting dogs, cycling caps, the Lowell 50, retired female mountain bikers, Wal-Mart wax jobs, “trucker bombs” and Zandr’s fantasy world of diamond smuggling (don’t ask). You don’t want to miss all that, right?
[XXC Podcast #14 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Anti Epic – antiepic.blogspot.com
The Lowell 50 - thelowell50.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Thirteen: An Interview With Endurance Racer Kelly Magelky
Length: 1:11:56
While Jason was out learning how to ride his mountain bike again, Ben and Zandr talk with endurance racer Kelly Magelky. Kelly is one of the top Pros in the sport with eyes set on winning the World 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championship. But first he has a season of marathon, 100 mile and stage races ahead of him. In this episode Kelly talks to XXC about what it’s like to race solo for 24 hours and what it takes to be a Pro endurance racer while running his own film production company.
[XXC Podcast #13 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Kelly Magelky – kellymagelky.com
The Breck Epic - breckepic.com
World 24 Hour Mountain Bike Championship - 24hoursofadrenalin.com
Filament – filamentproductions.com
Doritos Locos Tacos - tacobell.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Twelve: Talking Yak Attack, Racing & Sewage Disposal With Sonya Looney
Length: 1:31:40
Fresh from the 10 day Yak Attack stage race XXC welcomes Pro endurance racer Sonya Looney of Topeak/Ergon to the podcast. Along the way Ben, Zandr and Jason talk with Sonya about the Yak Attack race, stage racing, squat toilets, 6th toes, sports bras, bodily functions (of various sorts) and more. While her appearance on the podcast was surely a career killer, we did have a ton of fun talking to her and wish Sonya the best of luck in 2012 and beyond. Enjoy the podcast but please note there is some questionable language along the way ’cause we just don’t know better. Sorry.
[XXC Podcast #12 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Sonya Looney – sonyalooney.com
The Yak Attack - yak-attack.co.uk
Topeak Ergon Blog - topeak-ergon-racing.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Eleven: Race Recaps, Dog Bites & Jonathan Davis
Length: 1:38:36
XXC welcomes Pro endurance racer Jonathan Davis to the podcast to talk about racing, training and his upcoming season. Along the way Ben recaps his 24 Hour Equinox Challenge, Zandr questions the amount of N.U.E. races he is currently signed up for, and Jason recaps his dismal Barry-Roubaix race ride and talks about how to not deal with mean dirt road dogs. Note: there is some questionable language and f-bombs. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, hunker down in your cubical, pretend to work and enjoy the podcast.
[XXC Podcast #11 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Jonathan Davis – livehard.net
The 24 Hour Equinox Challenge - equinoxskichallenge.com
The Barry Roubaix - barry-roubaix.com
National Ultra Endurance Series - usmtb100.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Ten: Edurance Nutrition With Dr. Nathan Daley
Length: 1:09:36
The trend of the XXC Magazine Podcast actually talking about cycling and race related topics continues as this week Ben & Zandr (no e between the d and r) talk with Dr. Nathan Dailey about food, nutrition, supplements and fueling for cycling and endurance racing. XXC Magazine thanks Dr. Daley for taking the time to come on the show to drop some fueling knowledge on us, much appreciated.
[XXC Podcast #10 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
leonardiinstitute.
ecoholos.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Nine: An Interview With Nathan Guerra
Length: 1:28:11
This week the XXC Magazine Podcast talks with racer Nathan Guerra. Nathan is a super strong racer who has seen plenty of podium time in the WORS and WEMS series in Wisconsin and is now looking to make a move on the national XC race scene. He is also trying to make a difference with the creation of Vision- an non-profit organization and mountain bike team focussing on youth development in cycling, creating strong cycling infrastructures, public health and wellness and more. The XXC Pod crew had a great time talking with Nathan (and his coach Danny Kaukola of fueltheburn.com) about racing and Vision. Note: We did have some minor major technical issues that has this podcast split into two segments. Sorry, but it all worked out.
[XXC Podcast #9 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Nathan Guerra – mrtreeracing.blogspot.com
Danny Kaukola – fueltheburn.com
W.O.R.S. – wors.org
W.E.M.S. – wemseries.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Eight: Southern Cross- Back To The Well With Andrea Wilson
Length: 1:18:07
The XXC podcast crew wanted to talk about the 2012 Southern Cross UltraCX race but none of us raced it. So we searched for someone who raced it and didn’t care how much their reputation would be damaged by talking with us. Enter podcast #4′s Andrea Wilson. She raced it! She doesn’t care! She likes tolerates us! When it doubt you go back to the small well of guests we haven’t offended (yet) and go with what works and that’s what we did. Ben Welnak was “on assignment” doing something, somewhere… so Zandr and Jason talk with Andrea about So-X, cross bikes, booze, brakes and orange balled random facts. Note: there is some questionable language and f-bombs.
[XXC Podcast #8 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Andrea Wilson - blog.brickhouseracing.com
Brickhouse Racing on Facebook
2012 American UltraCX Series Race #1, Southern Cross – www.55nine.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Seven: Going Random With Drugs, Racing & Food
Length: 1:19:40
The XXC Podcast crew is back as a 3 person team. We failed to get our shit together and obtain a guest. Our bad, but we have excuses: Ben was out of town, Jason was down with an injury (freaking “black ice!!”) and Zandr was getting miles in prepping for his first endurance race. BUT did that stop the XXC Podcast from going on? NO! Because we care. We got together, talked racing, stupid injuries, riding and even touched on some nutrition (Seriously! We did!). Along the way we had some fun, talked some trash and dropped a lot of pretty useless info along with a few f-bombs. So if you’re like 8 or offended. Sorry.
[XXC Podcast #7 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Fat Bike Frozen 40 - ridetriplef.wordpress.com
Black Ice – wikipedia.org
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Episode Six: Ben and The Old Pueblo, Fat Bikes & Guitar Ted
Length: 1:28:06
We here at XXC Magazine are always on the lookout for new ways to waste an hour and a half of your time (or your employer’s time) while talking bikes and racing. So this week we take Ben out of Welnak Manor and talk to him direct from the parking lot of his local Starkbucks (don’t ask) about racing Duo at the recent 24 Hours in The Old Pueblo. That was great and all, but we did the math and figured we could do a bit better in our attempt to give you sort of semi-quality audio time wasting in the name of mountain biking. So we invited Mark Stevenson (A.K.A. Guitar Ted) on the show to talk fat bikes. NOW THAT’S THE TICKET! Big thanks to Mark for joining us and dropping some fat bike knowledge on us, we here at the XXC Podcast appreciate it and hope your reputation does not become too damaged.
[XXC Podcast #6 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo - epicrides.com
Mark Stevenson/Guitar Ted - g-tedproductions.blogspot.com
twentynineinches.com
Starbucks Coffee
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Five: Racing For Free – Chris Skogen
Length: 1:31:25
For the 2nd week in a row the XXC Podcast crew welcomes a guest (Thank God!). This episode we welcome Almanzo 100 race director Chris Skogen to the podcast to talk about riding gravel, racing and bikes. We also talk with Chris about the trials, tribulations and all out awesomeness of putting on one of the most popular gravel races in the country (if not the world) and doing it for free. Free as in no entry fee and free as in no paycheck. It’s a long one clocking in a 1:31, but seriously who can turn a deaf ear to aural train wreck that is the XXC Magazine Podcast? (Don’t answer that).
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Chris Skogen/Almanzo 100 - almanzo.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Four: OMG A Guest! – Andrea Wilson
Length: 1:22:29
OMG! OMG! Jason, Ben and Zandr finally welcome a guest to the XXC Podcast! Super fast singlespeed endurance racer chick Andrea Wilson joins the crew to talk bikes, endurance racing, mohawks, word pronunciation (It’s sill-a-moe, you three idiots!) and dealing with cyberstalkers. Sadly the podcast also welcomed a variety of technical difficulties (FREAKING ZANDR!! FREAKING SKYPE! FREAKING ZANDR!) that could not be fixed “in post.” Sorry. BUT if you can ignore that, it was a pretty darn, not bad, OK episode with a cool guest who we hope to have back on soon.
[XXC Podcast #4 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Andrea Wilson - blog.brickhouseracing.com
The NUE Series - usmtb100.com
Syllamo’s Revenge - syllamosrevenge.com
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Three: Sit & Spin at Welnak Manor
Length: 1:27:07
With the prospect of an actual guest eluding the XXC Magazine Podcast one more (last!) time, Jason, Ben and Zandr are forced to take the patience of the audience to the brink and talk amongst themselves for yet another episode. Topics include: The vastness of the Welnak home, sit and spins, pizza fueled obesity and smoking for weight loss. Amazingly in between all that there is some race talk by the non expert podcast hosts and thankfully some technical difficulties as Jason gives Zandr race tips. Next episode we’ll have a guest, we’re 51% sure!
[XXC Podcast #3 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Cohutta 100 - trailheadoutdoors.org
The Whisky 50 - epicrides.com
The Barry Roubaix - barry-roubaix.com
The Arrowhead 135 - arrowheadultra.com
Arizona Endurance Series - rockyroad5050.wordpress.com
Online relationships – Ug, Google that one yourself.
Podcast comments, suggestions, etc., – xxcpod@gmail.com
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Episode Two: Beans Made For Sport
Length: 1:06:20
In the second XXC Magazine podcast XXC’s Jason Mahokey is joined by friend and endurance racer Ben Welnak and HVAC expert, full time accountant, part time editor type person and endurance race virgin Zandr Benedict to talk endurance racing. Truthfully not much race talk actually happened but we did manage to talk for 66 minutes about semi bike related topics as we slowly work our way up to having real guests with actual topics to talk about. But hey, we got to talk bikes and amuse ourselves (if no one else) for an hour or so. Feel free to download.
[XXC Podcast #2 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Cohutta 100 - trailheadoutdoors.org
Equinox Challenge - equinoxskichallenge.com
Monster Cross & Mountain Bike - runriderace.com
Mohican 100 – mohican100.org
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Episode One: The Anti Epic
Length: 24:12
In our first ever podcast XXC Magazine publisher Jason Mahokey talks with Ben Welnak from Twenty2 Cycles. Ben is the man behind the 150 mile Anti Epic gravel grinder race currently set for Saturday, April 7, 2012 in eastern Colorado. Bare with us as this is our first try at a podcast, mistakes were of course made and we hope to improve as we go along. You can download the podcast to your computer below by saving the link to your computer (control/click, save link as on a Mac). Episode #1 and subsequent podcasts will also be available soon on iTunes. Thanks for listening.
[XXC Podcast #1 direct download]
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- antiepic.blogspot.com
- Colorado Endurance Series
