Beyond The Tape Podcast

Here it is, the final episode. As we are transitioning into new things on our end, we thought it would awesome to hear from another person who has been through big changes. Josh Carlson had everything turned on its head at the end of 2023 and his transition into his new position has been unreal. We chat about leaving giant, Commentating, 2025 worldcup changes and life at warner brothers Discovery....

To say this episode was unconventional is an understatement!! We had some tech issues, wild tangents and a whole tonne of insight. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burbridge, Mike Ro...

I am stoked to have Jack Crawshaw and Jed Stanton from Raw Racing jump on the podcast. We chat about starting a DH Team while in highschool, how to gain sponsors and how to market yourself for success. I really enjoyed this episode and I hope you do to.                Thanks to our sponsors:  Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with...

In this episode, I am stoked to finally sit down with Zoli Borbasi. Zoli is the man behind Volatile Visions and is a part of the reason our sport is where it is today. Without his videos and coverage in the early days the sport may never have grown as big as it is now.      Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be do...

In this episode, I am stoked to have a good mate, colleague, and an all-round legend on the podcast. Jonathon "JT" Taylor is one of the main people behind [R]evolution MTB Magazine. We chat about how the mag started, his history in the industry, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!!   Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be...

In this episode, we are joined by Clancy Kelly, an up-and-coming photographer from the east coast. Clancy has invested a tonne of time and energy to become one of the biggest rising stars in Australian media. We were stoked to hear his stories from the road and what his plans for the future are.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have be...

In this episode I am joined by one of the most positive and driven people I have ever met, Fletcher Crowley. We chat about his begging in riding, the double backflip that lead to him becoming a wheelchair user and his mentality through rehab. I hope you enjoy this one.   Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done...

In this episode, I sat down with a long time supporter of the podcast Francis Staude. In 2017 Francis was not happy with the MTB clothing on the market and decided to begin his own brand and product. From this FRANKD was born and we chat about everything to do with the brand  from concepts, samples and ambassadors.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and sin...

We are joined by Cooper Downey for this episode and we chat about how he is trying to grow the sport through the Joyride Alliance. The Joyride Alliance is a unique way to provide young riders a greater opportunity to race on the big stage. We chat about the program, how it works and what is planned for the future. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.      Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek h...

  They are back!! Baxter and Jai Join us to talk a bunch of stuff about trail building, Notion and Hardline!!! Sit back and enjoy because it is a big one!!!   Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harriet Burb...

In this Episode I am stoked to chat with Gordon Broome. It is pretty hard to define Gordo as he is a man of nature, was a tradie and is now heading on a new journey as a Adaptive Guide in Tassie. We chat about his life travelling, rock climbing, sky diving and how his injury changed well...... just the way he continues to explore. I hope you enjoy the episode.      Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek-...

This Episode is a big one! We sat down a chatted with Ty Bowmaker A.K.A. Captyvate to talk about the Australian media landscape, Hardline and the filming life. It is an absolute banger and we hope you enjoy.    Thanks to our supporters:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like b...

In this episode, we were joined by James Clare from SuperDust. SuperDust is a new and truly unique coaching company trying to break some moulds in the MTB industry. We chat about nutrition, training and how younger riders can optimize themselves to succeed in the sport. I Hope you enjoy.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushi...

Sian is one of our favourite people and we are stoke to catch up with her to chat about her first full world cup season, the YT Mob and what it will be like having Vali Hoell on the team.    Nick waygood with the banger title photo     Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brand...

In this episode, I am stoked to be sitting down with Mick Sinclair from Shred Bike Care. He is also a marketing lord from the moto world, working for brands like Fox, Harley, and Aus Supercross series.  Enjoy the episode.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the...

In this episode I am so happy to be chatting with Sacha Mills. Sacha absolutely RIPS on a bike and is a future talent to watch for sure. She has amazing style, down to earth and is pinned. Hope you enjoy the episode.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best...

In this episode, we are stoked to be chatting with Stu Ross famously known as BikeBot. We chat about filming MTB and how it compares to commercial filming. He talks about his path to filming and how he has managed to succeed. We also chat about the upcoming Notion Jam.  Thanks to our supporters:   Frank'd MTB Apparel- USE CODE BEYONDTHETAPE10 Frankd is a premium MTB apparel company based in WA. Th...

This may be one of my favourite episodes yet! Georgia Astle raced Enduro from its inception, hit the highest level in DH, and is now turning her drive towards Freeride. We chat about sponsorships, racing, and the huge boom in women's freeride over the last couple of years.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be...

In this episode, I am joined by everyone's favourite humans, Mic Williams, and Lachy McKillop. We chat about our favourite tech from 2023, predict what will happen in 2024, and some team rumours. Thanks to everyone for a huge year and we will catch you in the new year.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done...

Josh Anslow is mostly known as Frotha these days. He has this infectious positivity and stoke for the sport of mountain biking. Naturally, I was stoked when he said he would come on the poddy and chat about his wild year. We chat about racing, meeting his heroes, and the sketchy travel stories along the way.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then...

Chris Hinds began his year thinking it was going to be business as usual until Nukeproof Racing needed a new mechanic and he was in the right place at the right time. We chat about his time racing bikes, how he became a mechanic, how he got to wrench for Nukeproof and how he throws the dirtiest whips in Aus.    Thanks to our supporters.  Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then...

In this episode we are joined by one of our favourite people, Simon French. We chat about Hardline making it's debut in tas for 2024, the Australian MTB forum and descending the bike park for 24 hours.    Thanks to our supporters    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon...

Chuffed to have John Waddel back on the poddy. We have a quick catch-up, and talk about gravel racing and his ride for charity. I hope you enjoy this quick chat.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson, Valli Hoel, Harrie...

I can't express how stoked I am to have Mike Ross back on to recap his year so far. It is hard to believe that he has had such a rollercoaster over the last six months and we go through it all in this ep.        Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like br...

In this episode of Tech Talk we chat about the world cup coverage, steering dampers and new bike things. We went deep on a few things and I think it is one of our best episodes yet.    Thanks to our sponsors:    Trek- Trek have been making bike s since 1976 and since then they have been pushing what can be done with a bike. There is a reason that some of the best like brandon semenuk, Reece Wilson...