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TRS Radio Episode 102 - Emily Cocks & Uli
- Only had time to listen to the intro so far, but I gotta say I am enjoying the
@EmilyCocks race analysis stuff. I still wish the 30 minute Monday morning race review podcast had happened (or would happen, either by Ben or Emily &
@Zach Miller or anybody else who's good).
- It's always a little disappointing when there's no
@Dark_mark but I guess he probably was busy dying his white tank tops pink or oiling up his fancy new bike or whatever
- I don't want to beat the dead 'superleague is awesome' horse, but it is, and the discussion about Macca etc was entertaining.
So looking forward to hearing the interview with
@uli .
#KOAT
Comments
Also, it was great to hear Uli speak in depth about doping, and his reference to the triathlon omerta. It's definitely not possible to both report on controversial issues and "be friends with" the pro and industry contingent. Uli is spot-on with the notion that our beliefs about an athlete's guilt are directly tied to how much we know and like them.
I'd like to see the podcast focus more on insightful commentary and less on interviews with pro athletes. The desire to not offend potential future guests gets in the way of what is otherwise excellent critical analysis.
Twitter nonsense: @AgeGroup_Home
If I'm being honest, I quit listening a while ago due to this. I'm not interested in a budding friendship with a boring pro.
Clay Richard Gasway
King of all Mediocrity
I don't think it is that pro triathletes are "boring" maybe some people in general are boring?? And, I feel like some pros don't open up as much b/c of sponsors, fear of offending someone, etc.
Personally, this is all in good fun and when talking about race stuff and we are trying to make it interesting. Because, in general, a long race is fairly uninteresting so you need stories behind it to watch/follow along.
I think many athletes, pro and amateur, take all this shit WAY too seriously at times. I was more the go and do the best I could and be happy. Probably needed more a chip on my shoulder to really do well. Or, I am just not that talented.
If Ben wants to spice things up he can ask me about my Michigan upbringing...I got some skeletons for sure. (visits to correctional institutions in Ionia, MI may be involved).
I also stand by my "buddy" comment, but I have a difficult time seeing how it could be much different. It's not a fault, per se, but a likely necessary characteristic that holds little appeal to me.
And I'm busy. And I'm a curmudgeon.
Twitter nonsense: @AgeGroup_Home
But seriously, I don't like the sound of that. Just as a person, not as forum admin.
I guess he does give a flying fuck.