D&M's with DEAN

Meet Vanessa, an artist whose passion for creativity knows no bounds. Hailing from the picturesque Gold Coast of Australia, Vanessa has always been drawn to expressing herself through various mediums, from paint to photography, sketching to digital art. Yet, it's the abstract realm that truly captivates her imagination. For Vanessa, abstract art offers the freedom for each piece to be interpreted...

Zarah J Mahlstedt's journey as a spiritual mentor began with a childhood filled with wonder and curiosity. Despite facing challenges, she remained steadfast in her purpose, guiding others to awaken their true selves. From a profound spiritual awakening to navigating the shadows of her past, Zarah shares her path of self-discovery and integration. A pivotal moment came with an instantaneous soul in...

Tori began her athletic career in dance and gymnastics as a young girl with boundless energy. She found her true passion in acrobatics, which became her identity despite broken bones, surgeries, and missed opportunities. Tori's career had ups and downs like a roller coaster, with a highlight being competing at the 2018 World Championships in Belgium. Intense training for the world championships re...

Get ready to dive into the world of wakeboarding with Thomas Herman, a USA native known for his infectious energy and groundbreaking maneuvers. Join us as we explore Thomas's journey, from his early days on the water to his historic feat of pulling off the world's first triple backflip. This podcast offers a glimpse into the life of a passionate athlete pushing the limits of what's possible on a w...

In this heart-pounding episode, we delve into the awe-inspiring story of Mark Lucchiari, a skydiver who faced death head-on in a mid-flight collision. With his chute barely opening mere moments before impact with the earth, Mark's life flashed before his eyes. But instead of succumbing to fear, Mark emerged from this harrowing experience with a newfound determination to seize every moment of life....

After seeing the positive response from the last mtb-related video I put out I thought I would get back into the swing of things and start putting out more content around all things mountain bike in the hope of sharing some of my knowledge and understanding of the sport and industry. Would love to know what you think of these reviews, also what you would like me to talk about and touch on? This ep...

Ever wondered what happens when you mix dance, laughter, and life-changing advice? Find out in the latest episode of D&M's with DEAN, where I, sit down with Sid the Entertainer. From the secrets behind my signature moves to the ways I help people shine brighter in their own lives, we dive deep into the magic of embracing who you are and owning it on every stage—be it in dance or life. If you’r...

Discover the incredible resilience of Josh Woods in this profound video, where he candidly shares his journey of recovering from a spinal cord injury that seemed insurmountable. Josh's ordeal began with a catastrophic accident that resulted in breaking his C5, C6, C7, and T1 vertebrae. The severity of the injury was most acute at C7, which suffered a crush fracture, leading to his spinal cord bein...

Dive into the mind with Tom Greer-Smith, a seasoned performance psychologist renowned for his work in elevating the mental game of surfing athletes. This podcast peels back the layers of mental preparation, resilience, and the psychological strategies that push athletes to excel both on the surf and in life. Tom shares invaluable insights into optimizing performance, drawing from his extensive exp...

In this episode, we're diving into the world of entrepreneurship, and resilience, and even touch a bit on the modern dating scene with none other than Sultan Kirby. Growing up in the bustling streets of Melbourne, Victoria, Sultan embarked on a business journey that's been anything but straightforward. He first stepped into the entrepreneurial arena with a pre-made meals company. Despite its event...

Jono Bulter is an integrative movement specialist helping athletes recover from previous sporting injuries. His been a massive help along my path to recovery from my racing accident and we couldn’t be happier to have him on the show. In this video, we delve into the profound connection between physical pain and emotional well-being Join me as we explore how addressing physical discomfort often inv...

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the life of Patrick Murtagh, a remarkable athlete whose journey transcends sports and continents. At just 23 years old, Patrick's athletic prowess has seen him transition from rugby to Australian Football League (AFL) and now, with unwavering determination, he sets his sights on the ultimate challenge - making it in the National Football League (NFL) with t...

Join us as we follow the journey of Riley McGillivray, a name synonymous with endurance and skill in the Australian enduro scene. With seven national titles under his belt, Riley is now setting his sights beyond the familiar trails of North East Victoria, aiming to make his mark in the prestigious GNCC race series in the USA. In this video, we delve into Riley's roots in the rugged landscapes of V...

Join us in this enthralling episode as we explore the transformative journey of Kristian Serainidis. His story is one of resilience and purpose, evolving from a troubled youth to a visionary leader and philanthropist. Kristian's childhood was marked by adversity and anger, leaving him without clear direction. This all changed when he discovered his true calling: helping others and creating meaning...

Wow, Blake's journey is truly inspiring. Despite the numerous challenges he's faced, from COVID disruptions to a broken neck and a cardiac arrest, his unwavering positivity and resilience shine through. It's incredible how he's managed to maintain such an uplifting mindset through it all. Facing a broken neck and having to learn to walk again is an immense feat in itself, and the fact that Blake n...

Welcome to our latest episode featuring Simon French. As the visionary owner of Dirt Art, Simon has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the mountain biking scene in Australia. His crowning achievement, Maydena Bike Park, stands as a testament to his dedication and skill, attracting thrill-seekers from all corners of the globe. But Simon's path to success was far from ordinary. Before establis...

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Sam Purdie and Gary McIvor as they share their exciting and challenging experiences of working as mechanics and filmmakers in Europe for the very first time. Join us as we delve into their journeys, from navigating the intricacies of mechanical work to capturing the essence of their adventures on film. Sam and Gary's passion for their craft shines through...

In this profound episode, Devon Cooper engages in a candid conversation with Dean Lucas about a life-altering moment that occurred at the UCI Downhill World Cup in Snowshoe, West Virginia. This race held particular significance as it was Dean's second last race before retiring from downhill mountain biking. Dean takes us on a journey through the events leading up to his MTB crash, which left him w...

Sorry to hold off from updates for so long but I’ve been sorting through a few personal things over the last week and I haven’t had the energy to show up online. I feel much more like myself now and getting back to normal, slowly but surely it’s all going to come back but just have to take it day by day at this stage. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and checked in on me along the way, it...

18-year-old Josh Anslow has set the mountain biking world alight with his positive mindset and all-around excited energy, making us all stop and really appreciate everything we have right in front of us. Even after not achieving his goal of qualifying at the first round in Lenzerhide, Switzerland he was still visually over the mood just to be a part of the world cups, while also pushing himself in...

Welcome back to the podcast, where we bring you the most inspiring personalities from the world of extreme sports and beyond. In today's episode, we're stoked to have a special guest—Charlie Murray, one of the fastest up-and-coming talents in MTB enduro racing. Fresh from his career-best 5th place in the overall rankings, Charlie joins us to dive deep into what makes him tick, both on and off the...

I wasn't racing this weekend at the final enduro race in Chatel, France but I did go and catch up with some of the top riders racing round the pits. Here is what they had to say! Enjoy! If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then Athletic Greens is giving youa FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to http://athletic...

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with one of Mountain Biking's favorite characters, Ben Cathro! The Scots man started out like most racers, chasing his dream of becoming a professional World Cup racer back in 2006, with a hand full of top 20s and a few top 10s he seemed like he was well on his way to becoming a top-level rider, unfortunately though this dream never became a reality and h...

Join us as we chat all things downhill and how it's dying from here in Loudenvielle where the juniors race has been completely cancelled due to mud.... We are getting a bit stuck in a negative pattern with some of this reporting from the World Cups this year but it would seem there's some spicy things to keep talking about. We dive into the state of Downhill with the Masters Brothers as well as ha...

Join myself and Eddie Masters for another episode of Towed In here in Andorra. It's been a pretty wild week for us here and now there's a whooooole bunch of mayhem trying to figure out if we are even racing. Luke Meier-Smith and Flo Payet drop in for a bit to add to the flavour, have a watch and enjoy! If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then Athletic Greens...