The Packfiller Cycling Podcast

Packfiller Productions

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Life on Two Wheels - Voices From the Pack. A LIVE weekly podcast about all things cycling from the longest surviving podcast covering road, mountain, gravel and track cycling. Multiple attempts at humor included. Like a ride with friends, but one is an a-hole.

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428 episodes

Holy Week and Saddle Stuff

The best week has arrived. Place your bets, or just trust us. Flanders and Roubaix, along with segments galore, which all seem to cover the butt, in some way or another. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 32m
Mar 27, 2024
Tornado Dave

Should we hug it out, or race like gladiators? Can't we have both? * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 26m
Mar 20, 2024
"As We Age..."

A tough pill to swallow... might need some PHYSICAL therapy. Is there an American wave on the horizon? Is the first half of MSR really boring? Did David quit bike racing? All this and so much more on tonight's Packfiller Podcast. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 31m
Mar 13, 2024
Addressing Aero

Yes. We talked about the helmet. BUT, we also talk about all of the other issues with aerodynamics that can obsess, break the bank, and potentially grow or destroy the sport of cycling. Plus, you get to know who has unfortunate nicknames. Who needs bifocal cycling glasses? * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 34m
Mar 06, 2024
More Yellow and Black Than A Stryper Concert

V LAB and the new dominance, along with the beauty of the New Classic of Strade Bianche. Paul recalls wool kits, and Jackson finds ways to dress without breaking the bank. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 36m
Feb 28, 2024
Cycling's Gains and Lows Post COVID...

Are we better off? The industry is suffering, but events are returning. Who is to blame, and who is to credit? The OG's of The Packfiller attempt to tackle the issue of where cycling went wrong, and where it is headed. Oh, and how to build the perfect bike. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 40m
Feb 21, 2024
Changing Cycling

Should cycling change? Are there romantic ways to be a cyclist? Is my 'roid gonna ruin my season? All this and more on this week's Packfiller. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 37m
Feb 14, 2024
Claiming Camelots

Those perfect days, perfect friends, perfect times. Or, perhaps they're yet to come. We spend some time getting a bit philosophical (because Pat's back to being Ticker Boy), and save some time to judge the heck out of eyewear. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 18m
Jan 31, 2024
Segments, Sickness, and Sandbagging

On tonight's show, the whole den of Ken's discuss everything a cyclist should be worried about in the off season, with a special focus on the stupidity in helmet design. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 27m
Jan 24, 2024
A Waples Free Weeknight

Don't panic. They will be back. Wait, perhaps you grow tired of the brotherly bickering... Anyway, the remaining Packfiller get down to fixing bike racing, as well as introducing some new segments for 2024. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 33m
Jan 17, 2024
Admitting Your Demons

To get better, one must approach the Dark Side... admitting what you do that is, well, a bit messed up. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 28m
Jan 10, 2024
Spitting Out Objectives

Since several were not there at year's end, we thought we would see just how detailed things could get. Oh, and The Loogie Seen Round The World. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 18m
Jan 03, 2024
The 2023 Pack-ie Awards

Rounding out the 2023 year with the highs, lows, and fails with the old guys keeping the Packfiller pillars of strength aloft. Oh, we also look to the future, and Paul makes a BOLD prediction. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 32m
Dec 27, 2023
A Very Special Packfiller Christmas 2023

Tonight's episode is kind, gentle, and pure. Just like... nah, never mind. We judge the heck out of the 2024 kits, pick really expensive presents, and judge carbs. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 32m
Dec 20, 2023
Who Wants To Live Forever?

Does cycling help extend life? Is there a fountain of youth? Is Sam just mean to Pat? All this and more, with an actual doctor chiming in, on this pre pre Christmas special of The Packfiller. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 27m
Dec 13, 2023
Motivation vs. Anxiety

Some good emotional and existential things to unpack here. Oh, but rest assured, there are plenty of childish, immature, 'fart joke level' stuff going on here to make you giggle like a ten year old. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 33m
Dec 06, 2023
Crap, is Paul what holds the show together?!?!

We're all over the place, but at least you know how a bike feels when it's bars are turned upside down. You're welcome. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 29m
Nov 29, 2023
Consolidate This

First places to read about bike racing, then places to watch bike racing... what's next?!? * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 30m
Nov 22, 2023
Aero or Comfortable

The time old battle of speed versus comfort, with some old school versus "actually a guy who knows what he's talking about" on tonight's episode of The Packfiller. Please note, at no time was the word "versus" used... * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 31m
Nov 08, 2023
Two Old Men Walk into a Bar...

That's right. Gain some perspective before you go all attacking off the front. A special Halloween episode featuring the "seasoned" members of The Packfiller. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 36m
Nov 01, 2023
Sam, Cool it...

Tonight the Packfiller talks sustainability, environmentalism, and the best last minute cycling Halloween costumes for bike racing fans. No, really. We promise it is funny AF. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 24m
Oct 25, 2023
State of the LBS, and Being Included

Trying to figure out what's wrong and what's right with the sport of cycling cannot be handled in one podcast. But, we're going to try. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 29m
Oct 18, 2023
Nobody's Got Core

The season's over, unless you're a crosser... How to maintain, transition, or just hold on until the season comes back. Also, wrist pain along with a dose of bicarbonate. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 35m
Oct 11, 2023
So Long Peter, Beer Miles, and Gravel?

A toast to the rock star of cycling. Well, the most recent. Also, a review of the most recent childish shenanigans of the show idiots, and a discussion of why the UCI still decides that Europe is the place to host a GRAVEL worlds. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 31m
Oct 04, 2023
The Packfiller at 400

Back in 1999, a stay at home dad had an idea... * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 37m
Sep 27, 2023
Most Embarrasing Indoor Training?

Wow. A lot to unpack here. From a Prologue question that shared a LOT, to the full discussion on the Jumbo Visma "situation in Spain"...All that, and crank length with some saddle sores mixed in. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 31m
Sep 20, 2023
Domination - Good?

Is a dynasty a good thing? Do we like when a team, or person, continually kicks butt? What if we don't really like them? That, and a sneaky decision on eBikes... * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 37m
Sep 13, 2023
Better Loving Through Bikes

Keep it up. Don't stop. You can do it. THE CLASSICS ARE COMING. All that, and some great picks by spendy Paul, and some sex talk with Dr. David. Spoiler alert, we are all going to be okay. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 31m
Sep 06, 2023
They're Purple

Think of the title as a "where's Waldo" kind of challenge. When you find it, your childhood is over. Also, the panel talks cross actually coming, Paul's Georgian adventure, and what to actually do about next year (already). Recommendations by Jackson this week put things out of the Stone Age. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 37m
Aug 30, 2023
"Team"

Not like the guy in The Untouchables that says "team" right before being beat over the head with a bat. Well, not really. What makes a team, what doesn't, and a healthy preview of the 2023 Vuelta. OH, and David wants to take bacon away from all of us. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 33m
Aug 23, 2023