On this week’s Gnar Couch Podshow, we went deeper than Sponch's mom with the one and only Braydon Bringhurst. The dude’s basically part philosopher, part bike Jedi, and part anti-gravity climbing machine. We talked about rebuilding your mind (and body) after you eat sh*t, launching the Hard MTB League, and somehow raising a family while still hucking your meat into heretofore unrecognized Moab transitions. Braydon dropped wisdom on how to stay present, push your limits without exploding your spleen, and build a community of riders who actually get it. Whether you’re sending it in life, business, or just trying not to cry during your post-crash shower, this episode will slap you harder than a rogue handlebar to your right nipple (see Cheef's chest). Listen and maybe, just maybe, you'll figure out how to shred your brain as hard as your bike. Guest info: Braydon Bringhurst Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Work, School, and Postmodernism"     10:38 "Rediscovering a Love for Biking"     13:40 Competitive Struggles and Mental Growth     18:56 Mental Performance Coaching Passion     26:59 "Mastering Presence and Focus"     28:13 "Three-Point Focus Strategy"     37:43 "Overcoming Fear While Jumping"     41:18 "The Look in Their Eyes"     45:13 Journaling and Overcoming Setbacks     51:50 Passion, Therapy, and Family Balance     56:24 "Helping, Laughing, Sharing Passion"     01:01:12 Community Connections Matter     01:06:27 Best Trails for Technical Riding     01:21:23 "Nardcouch Patreon Show Promo"     01:23:52 "Unexpected Airdrop: Anarchist Cookbook"     01:29:41 "Join Our Patreon Today"     01:34:57 "Toes and Hoes Song"

We went full send with a freeride legend and another in the making this week with Cam Zink and surprise guest Chelsea Kimball on the show. Cam talked about what changes, if any, are needed at Rampage, launching world-record backflips, a decade of Rampage, and his motivation for starting businesses. He broke down the art of gambling your shoulder and your bank account in the name of passion. Chelsea gave us the lowdown on the headspace it takes to stare down a Rampage line that looks like a straight-up death wish and say, “Yeah, I’ll send that.” It’s part therapy session, part crash course in risk addiction, and part masterclass in turning stupidity into purpose. If you’ve ever wanted to know what happens when freeriders are handed a microphone and told to say whatever they want, this episode’s meant for you. Guest info: Cam Zink Chelsea Kimball Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Guest Talk with Cam Zink" 10:32 "Mammoth X Games Pressure" 11:57 "Do or Die Mentality" 16:39 "Wins, Kids, and Podium Moments" 25:23 "Bikes That Feel Right" 30:20 "More Events for Two-Wheeled Sports" 36:47 "Favorite Venue with Cliff Band" 40:42 "Calculated and Custom Built" 43:31 Pioneering Mountain Bike Freeriding 52:05 Gnarly Drift on Vertical Wall 56:30 Embracing Risk and Preparedness 01:02:49 "Scissor Drop on Battleship Ridge" 01:05:49 Choices and Ambitions 01:15:07 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code" 01:18:08 "Patreon Extras with Chelsea"

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, the only mountain bike podcast where Rampage crashes, poop jokes, and total confusion over basically everything all meet on one couch that’s definitely been peed on and probably worse. This week we try to understand Red Bull Rampage 2025: from Adolph Silva’s gnarly crash that left us all queasy, to the eternal debate over whether the scoring is dumb, or just really, really dumb. We even dive into exoskeletons for lazy people, the ever-important “who’s the strongest” competition between JP and Cheef, and why you should definitely do A1 steak shots at Wyoming bars. Other highlights: Rob can’t pronounce anyone’s name (Salama Massacre is a judge now, right?), Chief and JP show off their lesbian flannel game, and we discover new levels of bathroom humor (“waffle stomp” aficionados, this one's for you). Perhaps we throw in some actual Rampage insight. LFG! 00:00 "Desert Watchtower" 07:24 "Adolf Silva's Crash" 12:51 Watch Rampage? 20:58 Judging Criticism and Expertise 22:34 Rob's Dominance in Commentary 28:54 Missionary Trps and Accents 35:01 AI Imagines with Pictures 39:09 "Stranded Without Cash, Help Arrives In The Form of a Large Woman" 48:43 "Bentonville Looter Comments" 53:36 "Rage and Strength Dynamics" 57:53 "First Amateur Rampage Line Experience" 01:05:16 Trail Struggles and Jump Mishaps 01:08:59 "No Event Needed for Chaos" 01:12:04 "John Clarkson Is Back With Gnar Couch"

This week on the Gnar Couch Podshow, we hang with rampage-riding legend CJ Ceilig. Okay, she's not legendary yet, but she will be after this podcast. She somehow makes a terrible sausage party pod team actually worth listening to. She's a Eurotah-bouncing, breakfast sandwich-dodging shredder who’s done it all. From bluffing her way through a bike-shop job (“Derailleur? Totally pasta.”) to leading teams at Five Ten and Reverse Components, CJ’s story is equal parts hilarious and inspiring. We talk about the chaos of Rampage prep, the magic and madness of Virgin, Utah, and the glamorous side of living in a van, which may or may not include neighbors who poop in buckets.  If you’re here for serious bike discussion, you’re in the wrong place. But if you love grit, humor, and real stories from the freeride desert and beyond, hit play. Guest info: CJ Celig Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Scheduling Episode with CJ" 06:41 "Struggling with Mountain Biking" 11:58 "Bike Shop Connections Journey" 19:58 "Death Mo Bike Memories" 21:50 "Reconnecting Through Downhill Racing" 28:24 "Thrill of Mountain Skiing" 34:21 "Digging Days Were Special" 39:42 "Navigating Riding Challenges" 45:02 "Tricks, Jumps, and Canyon Gaps" 48:54 "Dating Profile and Freeride" 55:24 "Committing to the Investment" 01:03:25 "Challenges of Female Free Riders" 01:04:14 "Behind the Scenes Insights" 01:10:49 "Building Confidence in New Terrain" 01:16:32 Wind, Distraction, and Run Dynamics 01:21:16 "Trail or Downhill Debate" 01:27:16 "Marketing Power of Athletes" 01:31:08 Hollywood Creatives and Business Challenges 01:40:05 "Grateful, Fun, Bonus Content" 01:41:21 "Biking Adventures in a Hatchback"

Welcome to episode 184 of the Gnar Couch Podshow. We braved rare severe Utah thunderstorms, insane traffic, and stuffed our bikes in Corvettes this weekend to bring you Bienvenido Aguado, who shares everything from his front flip stories to how he manages to keep things fun when the pressure’s on. As always, there’s some friendly roasting, plenty of self-deprecating humor, and a healthy dose of just figuring it out as we go. We get into what it’s really like to train for Rampage, the weirdness of telling someone your real name at a coffee shop, and weigh good vibes vs podiums. If you’re here for polished interviews, you’ve taken a wrong turn. But if you want a look at the mountain bike scene that’s raw, real, and maybe a little ridiculous, you’re in the right place. Guest info: Bienvenido AguadoTylor JamesMarcel Durbau Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Grateful Encounter at Ranch 06:49 Day Off: Wind and Tattoos 14:30 "Seeking New Challenges in Biking" 18:53 Canyon Gap Run Reflections 24:11 "Determined and Goal-Oriented" 27:01 "Legendary Bike Throw" 33:35 "Reflecting on 2019 Memories" 38:54 Uplifting Mountain Biking Experience 46:39 Rampage Vision: Ryan Rodriguez  51:22 Passion, Support, and Gratitude 57:26 "Unbreakable Bond and Youthful Spirit" 01:00:44 "Dark Festival Wind Challenges" 01:05:57 "Mountain Biking Community Significance" 01:13:38 "Genuine Guy Praised by Peers" 01:17:27 Conversational Curiosity and Connection 01:20:31 Reflecting on Joining the Show 01:30:10 Balancing Professionalism and Passion 01:33:56 "Future Mountain Biking Podcast Plans" 01:41:27 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code Offer" 01:42:56 Interview Extended, Article Rescheduled

This week, we’re stoked (and honestly a little confused) to bring on Jarrod Harris—a former comic-turned-bike-park-owner, who went from taking shots off strippers and 6am radio gigs to building one of the gnarliest mountain bike parks in Georgia, complete with mysterious “Trail Armor” that either ruins mountain biking or is the second coming of dirt. We dive deep into why Georgia’s not all peaches and flat land. Guess what? There’s real riding, way too much rain, and just enough southern spite to keep things interesting. Jarrod spills about the secret origin of his bike park (hint: divorce revenge and annoying horse people), dishes on the struggle of building a legit park, and reveals how a little bit of marine carpet and a lot of stubbornness can outlast even the worst dirt. Of course, we can’t make it through an episode without juvenile jokes. Rob fumbles talking for the 137th time, Chief admits his bike shorts are basically a portable diaper, and our “trail maintenance” strategy still involves as much bathroom humor as actual trail work. There’s also a debate about which is worse: Atlanta traffic or carpet burn on your elbows (spoiler: both suck). If you’re new around here, don’t worry. We’re just as dumb as we sound, and if you’re looking for hot takes on wheel sizes, beer spilled on the soundboard, or a passionate case for riding bikes instead of arguing about Trump on Facebook, you’ve found your people. So buckle in, grab a cold one (or a clean chamois), and get ready for an episode that’s fast, loose, and probably just a little dumber than you bargained for. Let’s get weird! 00:00 "Discover Mountains in Georgia" 11:02 Midwest Humor and Lifestyle 14:45 BMX Track Saved My Life 20:57 Bike Park Planning Tips 24:07 Durable Bike Park Surface Solution 32:08 Building Community and Family 33:23 Promoting Outdoor Activity for Kids 42:55 Park Trail Evolution 48:29 Product Versions and Sustainability 52:08 Finding Connection Through Bike Riding 56:51 "Excited Visit with a Baby" 01:01:03 "Bike Industry's New Standards Spin" 01:06:30 "Upcoming Discussion: Hour Two"

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow. This week, we have a special guest: up-and-coming Rampage wild card Finley Kirschenmann. We’ll dig into how a kid from Sandy, Utah gets gnarly enough for Rampage, plus we get the inside scoop on desert lines, digging skills, and whether dual-crown tailwhips are actually possible. Other topics rolling around in this episode: BMX as the secret sauce for bike control, the never-ending baggy pants discussion, and the existential question of whether style or spin-rate should win Rampag. True to form, Rob manages to jack up the intro twice, which is just another may-may in the rearview, and by the time we start talking about bike park Uber rides or hugging etiquette, you’ll wonder why any of us are allowed unsupervised on microphones. So if you want high-level training advice or nutrition wisdom, keep scrolling. But if you like rowdy bike stories, dumb jokes, and hearing us mess things up repeatedly, you’ve found your new favorite terrible podcast. Guest info: Finley Kirschenmann Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Rob’s Impact Underestimated on Show 10:38 Tyson's Impact and Growth 11:37 BMX Foundations and Favorite Parks 17:12 "Finding Comfort in Monumental Events" 22:22 High-Level Riding Appreciation 28:18 Moto Style Freeride Passion 35:36 "Rebuild or Create Anew?" 40:13 Dirt Bike Crash Landing 45:26 Distinct Whip Styles in Riding 53:11 TBS's Iconic Front Flip Moment 56:32 "Fast-Action Skateboard Revival" 01:02:49 "Genre Doesn't Matter" 01:12:41 Tasmanian Devil Leads Red Bull Ramble 01:13:17 "Red Bull Rampage: Spin Obsession"

Welcome to the only MTB podcast to provide you with suspect mountain bike expertise, best enjoyed while sunning your rear, paddling your shins, or taping down your “business” for that sweet aerodynamic gain. Oh, and we have pro riders like Jerrell Webster on. On this week’s episode, we chewed through three core themes at a speed only barely hampered by our collective ADHD: 1) Debating the joys of escaping from traditional team sports into the beautiful, ego-destroying mayhem of mountain biking, 2) Exposing the seedy underbelly of the MTB world’s obsession with tight kits, mysterious Facebook boomers, and our own online store that only seems to accept PayPal, and 3) Taking an overdue dose of reality about diversity on bikes, featuring Jerrell Webster’s quest to make Rampage less pale. We sprinkle in some shinner injuries, unsolicited scooter opinions, and just enough political Facebook comment dumpster fires to keep your brain itching all week. We recommend you "smash" play harder than Sponch's mom if you want a “podshow” that delivers the gnar, the existential dread, and all the self-deprecating humor your tender little ears can handle. Just don’t expect any useful advice—unless you consider life hacks like “always ready to shred” and “never trust a man who pedals” as gospel.  Guest info: Jerrell Webster Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 From Skateboarding to Sports Shift 16:17 "Trail Riding: Trust and Camaraderie" 30:01 "Always Ready: E-Bike Philosophy" 38:42 Parental Support in College Decisions 50:43 Inclusive Engagement with Diverse Communities 01:01:51 Record-Breaking Stunts by People of Color 01:09:58 Perspective Shift on Height Fear 01:14:13 Effort in Scootering Matters 01:25:38 Recent Influential Riding Experiences 01:40:52 Event Coordination & Rider Reflections 01:51:39 "Jackson Goldstone's Tight Kit Trend" 02:01:13 "Big Simping Chronicles"

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where mountain biking meets questionable life choices and creative chaos, and somehow, women still agree to come on the show. If you’re after a polished podcast, you’re in the wrong place. This is a podshow, which basically means we’re like a podcast, but with more bad decisions and a few conversations you probably shouldn’t play at work (or around your mom). Picture the world’s sketchiest couch, then imagine us inviting up-and-coming freeride star Janelle Soukup to sit on it. That’s our version of hospitality. (And that's probably why she called in.) On this episode, we’re serving up a three-course meal of send: first, we celebrate the rise of women’s freeride, featuring Janelle’s stacked resume and her invite to the 2025 Rampage lineup. Next, we try to get deep (for about three seconds) on the mental gymnastics it takes to launch yourself off a sheer cliff, sprinkling in advice that could either inspire your dreams or or kill you. Finally, we wrap things up with our signature back-end chaos: a mix of questionable humor and reminders that we are all very bad at adulting. Guest info: Janelle Soukup Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Connect & Support via Oral Line 10:54 Email Surprise Shock 12:55 First Event, Learning Experience 18:12 Mastering Mountain Biking Techniques 26:38 Backcountry Trailhead Experience 32:15 Teaching Flat Spin Success 34:17 Huck Flips: Solid vs. Foam 42:51 "Navigating Wall Street Trail Hazard" 45:39 Balancing School and Career Ambitions 52:06 Inspiration From Peer Daring 56:12 Lost Opportunities and New Beginnings 01:00:54 Advice for Young Filmmakers 01:06:51 Struggling With Professional Identity 01:11:29 "Fail Friday Crash Obsession" 01:17:18 Blizz Sunglasses: Durable and Reliable 01:24:46 Patreon Update and Weekly Highlights 01:27:27 "Astrocyte Battle in Darkness"  

This might just be the best mountain bike podshow you’ve ever hate-listened to. That’s right—podshow, because podcasts are boring and suck, and furthermore, calling it a podcast would be an insult to the fine tradition of nonsense, awkward silences, and self-inflicted pain we serve up with all the grace of Boston Rob “making it clap” at dance parties (yes, that actually happened).  On this episode, we’re uniting mountain bikers the best way we know how: by traumatizing Boston Rob with potential electrocution every time he laughs or drops an F-bomb (so basically, every ten seconds), peppering our guest Sergi “Ride Caviar” Massot with questions he doesn't want to answer, and dissecting the fine art of refusing to do something scary the first time, unless it’s stealing a Monster fridge while blacked out after a BMX event (best Sergi story yet). There’s enough childish conversation about absolute carnage on trails, dog tributes, and existential dread over medical bills to make you feel at home, disrespected, and weirdly motivated, all at once. So if you thought you were signing up for thoughtful, nuanced mountain bike commentary, you’re almost as dumb as the hosts. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow—the only podshow where the runtime is matched only by the length of our collective hospital bills. Hit play. Enjoy the accompanying mental degradation. Guest info: Ride Caviar Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Joining Patreon Celebration Tonight" 07:33 Patreon Ringtone Request 16:53 "Adopting the Perfect Puppy" 19:47 Extreme Danger on Double Black Trails 25:21 Forest vs. Desert Riding Preferences 31:37 "Utah Trip: Costly Experience" 37:37 Wheelchair Trailblazing in Squamish 43:38 Hard Work Over Talent 46:47 Overshot Jump at Pride Fiesta 55:53 Drunken BMX Misadventure 57:31 "Nollie RMU Racer Appreciation" 01:05:38 "Oral Connections & Affordable Access" 01:07:29 "Rob's Crisis Escalates"

It’s episode 178 of the Gnar Couch Podshow! We’re already three minutes in and the F-bomb counter is higher than your buddy who “microdosed” but forgot the “micro.” Utah probably hates us (again), but that’s fine—Utah also hates fun, women's thighs, and beer over 4%. But, this isn't your dad’s mountain bike podcast. Actually, your dad probably left because you bought an E-bike, then he joined a Facebook group called Lycra Enthusiasts Who Love Buttholes. Guess what? We’re all you’ve got now. This episode: memes, caffeine jitters, brown-eye contact, and the unholy truth that “analog” is being horribly mispronounced. Mountain bike culture is dead, and we’re here performing a necrophilia-themed jazzercise class on its stiff little corpse. Joining us is the meme-lord himself, Ryden Dirty—43 years old, knees like stale breadsticks, and a professional at making Facebook warriors cry into their Garmin watches. He’s an ex-BMXer, chef, and current semi-professional button-pusher. If you get offended by him, congratulations—you’re softer than a Casey’s gas station pizza. We’ve also got: A Zoom room full of Russian bots who keep trying to sell us boner pills. Facebook dads with “opinions” so bad they make your uncle’s QAnon posts look reasonable. A merch store with more hoodies than a middle school vape circle. Throw in some ADHD, chef rage, and a bunch of dudes old enough to schedule colonoscopies around bike rides, and you’ve got yourself a certified Gnar Couch dumpster fire. So grab a chamois, double up if your prostate needs it, and let’s kick this turd downhill. Welcome to Gnar Couch, where joy comes to die and the only KOM we care about is “King of Mediocrity.” Guest info: Ryden Dirty Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Couch Crushers Instagram Mishap 07:29 Message Us Anytime 14:55 "Analog Cycling Over E-bike" 18:25 "E-Bike Epiphany" 26:19 "Social Media Free Speech Shift" 28:36 "Embracing Authenticity in Social Media" 35:48 Mountain Biking Frustration Transition 44:03 "Biking Distance Challenges" 46:34 Teasing Chris Canfield 52:57 "E-Bike Antics Spark Controversy" 58:09 Expanding Mountain Biking Stories 01:05:22 Managing Subscriptions and New Content 01:08:00 "Call Us After Ben's Song"

This might be the best mountain bike podshow you’ll ever subject your bleeding ears to, but let’s not get too full of ourselves. If you’re looking for pro tips, life-changing inspiration, or anything more educational than a Snickers wrapper, you should probably tune out now. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where “podshow” means we get away with even more bad decisions, lowbrow humor, and colossally poor life choices than your average podcast. Sure, we occasionally discuss bikes, but only if we get sidetracked from rating sushi in grocery stores, the science of adjusting your audio knobs, and discussing Cheef's mysterious and apparently imaginary friend, Chinese Adam. On this special episode, we drag Rob Brown—the evil genius behind Loam Pass and the definitely-not-mysterious Bike Sushi meme page—into our den of degenerates. Yes, he appears to bleach his hair for maximum radness, and yes, his Loam Pass business is either the future of bike park access or a plot to take your beer money and run to Thailand (Just kidding, the MTB Pass lady already did that). He takes us deep into the beautiful hellscape of organizing a pass for 70+ (and growing) North American bike parks, fighting the Big Bike industrial complex, and trying to break into Colorado bike parks. But rest assured, this is still the Gnar Couch Podshow: we’ll try (and fail) to talk about bikes, share sponsored hate for overpriced water, reminisce about having bikes stolen and miraculously returned and running over bike thieves, and find new ways to offend everyone from CrossFit dads to the trail police. Is this a good episode? We don’t know. We’ve literally never made one. So crank those headphones until your eardrums file a restraining order and settle in for a show that’s about bikes, about everything else, and, most importantly, about nothing at all.Guest info: Loam Pass Bike Sushi Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Podcast Sponsorship Blackmail Strategy 07:27 New Baggy Shirts at Narcouch 16:33 Epic Biking Adventures Pass 21:50 "Southern Adventure Hotspots" 24:20 Ski Resort Negotiation Challenges 32:36 Pass Usage Predictability Model 37:52 "Encounter at 45th Maverick" 42:10 Old-School Ski Pass Decline 45:45 "Excessive Honesty Dilemma" 50:40 Delayed Launch Success 56:15 Favorite Bike Parks: Spirit & Marquette 01:04:16 "Cody's Sudden GPS Failure" 01:13:05 "Bliz Eyewear Discount Code" 01:16:06 "Join Our Patreon for Extras"

Welcome to another absolutely questionably legal episode of the Gnarcouch Podshow. This is episode 175—which honestly, we’re just as surprised it happened as you are. If you’ve ever tried to tune your suspension with ChatGPT, eaten three-day-old elk meat out of a fanny pack, or asked a stranger at Whistler to jump over your Tesla Cybertruck in a torrential downpour, congratulations: you’ve stumbled into the right corner of the internet. Tonight, we’ve got Christian “probably peppered my jumps with more style than you have in your entire sad existence” Peper in the studio, and the whole studio smells like unwashed knee pads, half-done parenting, and unresolved childhood trauma. JP’s here, reminding everyone he was once called an unmentionable name by some dude using a random curse generator on the dark web. Boston Rob’s on voice recognition patrol—dude’s voice is so loud it folds the space-time continuum. We’re talking e-bikes, jump progression, why your city’s bike park is softer than a TikTok cosplayer’s handshake, and, as always, questionable bathroom etiquette. Jimmy’s busy making foot fetish videos for the Patreon, and the phrase “family-friendly” has already violated three Geneva Conventions. So, tighten your helmet, lower your standards, and get ready: this is episode 175, and it’s gonna be more chaotic than a grown-ass man arguing with a trail steward about Class 1 e-bike erosion while half the room tries to decide if Freebird is appropriate shitting music. Let’s kick this thing off—hold on to your buttholes, Nards. Guest profile: Christian PeperCheck out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 "Trailhead Aggression Unleashed" 13:10 ChatGPT: A Useful Bike Tuning Guide 25:52 Mindful Kids' Presence on Social Media 42:18 Bridging Bike Skill Gaps 51:38 Progressive Jump Line Ambitions 01:00:17 Action Over Promotion Disconnect 01:10:02 Frustration Over Salt Lake Traffic Changes 01:21:10 Career Shift to Social Media Success 01:28:22 Crafting Effective Video Hooks 01:37:46 Instagram Algorithm Enhances User Engagement 01:47:40 "E-Bike Necessity for Busy Riders" 02:02:26 Homemade Kefir and Root Beer 02:12:18 "Defiant Trail Ride"

Roll up and throw your tailgate pad on this dumpster fire as we take you through the trainwreck history of the Gnar Couch Podshow, a masterclass in turning angry biker angst and stray couches into the only show less appropriate than your browser history. We dig into three surprisingly important themes: 1) how a decaying couch at a dirt jump park somehow sparked years of irreverent mountain bike content, 2) the relentless drive to gather all the misfit “dirtbags who are actually nice people” into a worldwide cult—even if it meant spamming Facebook groups until we got banned, and 3) the podshow’s evolution as a real-time therapy session for former skateboarders, current weirdos, and angry outcasts who worship at the altar of “shred till bed.” We’re just trying to find people as broken as us...and the good news is, it totally worked. Is this audaciously low-brow origin story going to make you smarter? Almost definitely not. But it will make you feel better about whatever you’re doing with your life. So settle in and bask in the glory of a podshow created out of spite, sustained by idiocy, and beloved by dozens of mountain bikers, at least half of whom are probably mentally unstable. Welcome to the chaos you never knew you needed.Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Gnar Couch History Unveiled 12:03 Skateboarding Vibes in New Adventures 24:00 Unexpected Adult Toy Giveaway 38:37 "Radio Stories: Good, Bad, Untold" 52:30 Embracing Interactive Live Streaming 57:23 Reflecting on Friendship and Conflict 01:12:19 "Unique Format Boosts Mental Health" 01:17:07 Misunderstood Contributions Validated 01:35:54 Lingering Resentment Over Past Betrayal 01:44:28 Weekend Party Planning Insights 01:52:51 Impressive Skills and Growing Potential 02:03:31 "Reflecting on Creative Process" 02:15:57 "Blizz Sunglasses Discount & Praise" 02:27:20 Gratitude for Support and Community 02:33:33 "Stupid and Beautiful Memories"

This could easily be the most over-caffeinated, under-medicated mountain bike podshow you’ll ever subject your earholes to. Not a podcast—a “podshow”—because adding “show” makes everything about 17% more questionable. Welcome to Gnar Couch, where the only thing more inflated than our egos is our caffeine intake, and the only thing more shredded than our bikes are our self-images. Tonight, we brought in DJ Brandt—your favorite rider’s favorite wildcard—just to see if we could make the art of the mountain bike interview as awkwardly sweaty and weird as possible. This week’s podshow spiral dives helmet-first into three core themes: the existential crisis of being a professional freerider in an industry run by desk jockeys who think a “manual” is something you create in Word to guide marketing efforts, the painful evolution of mountain bike culture from “gnarly misfit circus” to “influencer hellscape,” and why the only thing more unstable than the bike industry is JP's and the Jerk Hand's digestive systems after six glizzies chased with six cups of gas station coffee. Sprinkle in debates about corporate buyouts, a discussion about how Pinkbike really was cool at one time, and our relentless need to grill and mother everyone within a 40-foot radius, and you’ve got yourself an audio experience that makes you wonder where the adult supervision went. So buckle up—preferably in your daily driver Corvette or whatever heap you wrench on to avoid facing your feelings. Whether you’re here for the tales of bike park glory, the communal hate for TikTok “riders,” or just to hear DJ Brandt contemplate welding versus wildcarding, this podshow is the least productive thing you’ll do with your day—and probably the best.Guest profile: DJ BrandtCheck out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom". 00:00 Spotlight on Rising Freedar Star 19:53 Corporate Exploitation of Action Sports Talent 25:49 Transition from Hobby to Profession 37:57 Epic Southern Drop Stunts 49:28 Innovative Photographer's Whistler Legacy 01:03:53 "Rampage Week Step-Down Memory" 01:06:32 "Surprising Flight Radio Skill" 01:23:32 Deer Valley Women's Clinic Finale 01:30:18 "Wild Rampage Camping Memories" 01:47:43 Process Visualization Technique 01:54:49 Obsessive Productivity Tendency 02:02:38 Misunderstanding Over Car Incident  

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, which is like a podcast but with less dignity, more self-loathing, and at least a 50% higher chance of your spouse asking, “What the hell are you listening to?” Picture a virtual dirt jump party where a bunch of underachieving mountain bikers, powerlifting BMX dads, and wannabe nutritional influencers swap stories about getting jacked after 40, sacrificing wildlife on Colorado roads, and trying to hit jumps that are way out of their league—all while waxing poetic about mini horses, chia seed poops, and why enthusiasm for the sport is inversely proportional to one’s actual riding skill. Centered around three main themes—obtaining mountain bike excellence, fitness for aging riders, and the dark, sticky underbelly of “enthusiast” culture—this podshow delivers a potent cocktail of sarcasm and fitness advice. Whether you’re here to hear tales of gym reluctance and the dignity-obliterating process of learning to powerlift over 40 years old, or you just want to increase your biking skills, rest assured: we’re here along with fitness coach Jeff Robertson to help in our own special way. So pull up your favorite moldy couch cushion, pretend you’re at Swamp Fest with a cold shower aftertaste, and let Jeff, Cheef, Rob, Jimmy Sniper, and JP prove once and for all that growing old is mandatory, but growing up is strictly optional. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow—the best mountain bike podshow you’ll ever regret listening to. Guest profile: Jeff RobertsonCheck out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".

This could easily be the most dangerously mediocre mountain bike podshow you’ve ever subjected yourself to—if only because there isn’t another one like it. But let’s not call it a “podcast.” It’s the Gnar Couch Podshow, a half-shaved circus animal of a program that fuses mountain biking banter, pre-school-level humor, and the sort of camaraderie you only find in places where head injuries outnumber IQ points. We’re back again, same as ever (possibly worse), welcoming Ryan McElmon, whose only real flaw is being good at every sport—while the rest of us are just good at lying about our skills. Settle in as Cheef, Jimmy Sniper, Boston Rob, JP/Uncle Touchy, and Ryan ping-pong between three of our favorite recurring disasters: relentless self-roasting for our questionable riding prowess, dissecting why Utah’s mountain bike scene is built on equal parts skill and sheer obliviousness, and an ungodly amount of time spent discussing “firsts”—band shirts, head trauma, and the sort of sponsor deals that make you miss your dignity. It’s all sandwiched between tales of kids who look up to us (bad choice), pro-level athletes who out-drink and out-ski us, and the utter confusion of surviving a town where Dairy Keen is apparently a cultural touchstone. So grab a non-alcoholic beer (thanks, Ryan), dust off your New Kids on the Block tee, and prepare for a tour through the rarely-admired underbelly of mountain bike podcasting—where the only thing deeper than our self-deprecation is our collective concussion history. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow: the stoke is questionable, the jokes are suspect, but at least you’ll feel better about your own life decisions.Guest profile: Ryan McElmonCheck out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".

Holy shit. Welcome to episode 171 of the Gnar Couch Podshow, the very special “Revel Bikes hostage rescue operation,” a.k.a. the episode where every former industry bro, current stoke vampire, and accidental HR case decided to restart one of the most revered MTB bike brands and discuss it with us for some reason. Has your bike ever cost more than your car but handled like it was actually made out of expired condoms? Us too. That’s why tonight we’ve packed your digital clown car with more mountain bike icons than a private equity firm’s bankruptcy spreadsheet. (We say this in the most loving way, as you'll find out.) Cheef here, fresh off a Dairy Keen soft serve bender and contemplating my place in this late-stage capitalist hellscape we call mountain biking. Boston Rob’s still dripping in dad rock and peanut butter cup stains, JP's been busy mansplaining Johnny Cash’s genre to oblivion, and Jimmy’s just out here rage-connecting all of us with big podcast stepdad energy. Chris Canfield is in studio, ready to pivot—literally, with his damn suspension kinematics and figuratively with his HR-compliant mustache. And, not to be outdone, we’ve dragged Adam “I just bought my own company back because fuck you, that’s why” Miller, Mike “Too Steezy For Your Face” Giese, Deano the XC Nerd, whose med device stories will ensure you never trust French boobs or European healthcare again, and another round of your unhinged Oral Connections calls. Strap on a bib (or a thong, if that’s your flavor), crack a Mezcal, and get ready for almost two hours of raw, unfiltered shit-talking about private equity stupidity, bike spec foreplay, soft serve-sized trauma, and what it actually feels like when your carbon dream bike files for Chapter 11 before being resurrected like the bicycle Jesus it actually is. We’re more country than Austin, less country than Nashville, prouder than a Fox News viewer at a Willie Nelson concert, and about as reliable as a monkey with a PowerPoint deck. Listen, because we might actually answer a bike question, but mostly we’ll just revel in Dad jokes, derailleur puns, and the existential dread of modern consumerism. Welcome, you sick bastards. Let’s get seriously weird and weirdly serious together. Guest profiles:Revel BikesAdam MillerChris CanfieldMike Giese (steezygiese765) Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".

You just stumbled onto the Gnar Couch Podshow—yes, “podshow,” because “podcast” is for people with functioning attention spans and fewer deeply repressed issues about outdoor furniture. We're the audio equivalent of finding a slightly wet couch at a trailhead: deeply unsettling, weirdly comfy, and probably hiding at least two species of insect (metaphorically). Our not-so-highly-trained panel dives straight into three pillars of modern mountain bike culture: (1) sending it big and eating it just as hard—broken bones, torn ACLs, and the never-ending pursuit of avoiding therapy bills by riding bikes off cliffs; (2) the sacred (and vaguely inappropriate) art of shuttling and cuddling, because real friendship is when you don't question how the couch got wet; and (3)the life of UCI racers Luke and Alex Mallen and the mainline reality check of working your ass off to chase down racing dreams while surviving on hand-me-down underwear and side-hustles aerating strangers’ lawns. All delivered with enough self-loathing to fill a foam pit and enough edge to tear your shins up worse than cheap flat pedals. So while we’re never going to be the podshow your mom wants to hear, we are the one you can't mention at work without getting a visit from HR. Grab the least-suspicious seat in the trailer, ignore the scent (just like we ignore the rules), and brace for the greatest self-sabotaging, semi-inspirational, off-the-rails mountain bike podshow to grace your undeserving ears. Welcome to Gnar Couch, where we race, we crash, and occasionally, we actually learn something—but only by accident.

Sweet Jesus riding a mini horse through a desert mesa of expired meat sticks, what a podshow we have for you this week. It’s episode 169, which if you think about it, is just 100 positions away from being remotely impressive. Tonight, we're joined by the Queen of Dark Fest herself, Chelsea Kimball, a.k.a. Her Darkness. Boston Rob’s explains how he falls asleep on the toilet, JP’s dog is most likely the source of local cougar sightings, Jimmy's dad jokes prove to be the only funny part of the show again, and I (Cheef), diagnosed (by past cast members) narcissist, am mostly here to remind you how important I am. So kick back in your sweet recliner, dust the Dorito crumbs off your jorts, and get ready for 90 minutes of sometimes serious-sometimes stupid Rampage, Dark Fest, and freeride talk with Chelsea, life advice you should never take, pizza-eating tips, and the kind of banter that makes you regret learning English. Dark Fest, Rampage, hot laps, and hot garbage. We’ve got it all. If you want high-level, coherent mountain bike discourse, try whatever podcast Pinkbike produces. If you want to learn several ways to crash on back flips and how to properly urinate at social functions, you’re in the right spot. Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where the only thing gayer than the six guys in our show trailer is how much we fucking love you for listening.Check out our store for sick shirts.Got to our Patreon and give us money.Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".