Junkyard Dogs

On this episode i speak to Hyrox elite 15 athlete Jake dearden. Jake has managed to become one of the best hyrox athletes in the world and as well as being an elite 15 athlete he ran 2.28 at the Berlin marathon in 2024 and then went on to run 2.22 at the Houston marathon. This episode was just days before Jake attempted a sub 2.20 marathon at Houston. It’s great to see what jakes attitude and mind...

Me and Josh have a chat about our best sporting moments from the year and talk about our predictions for next year and what we would like to see happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe sits down with British marathon star Phil Sesemann fresh off an unreal autumn double, running 2:07 in Amsterdam and backing it up with another 2:07 in Valencia just weeks later. Phil breaks down why Amsterdam felt like a dream day while Valencia became a grind, how small differences in weather and pacing can turn a marathon into a completely different race, and what it is really like in those...

Joe is joined by former WorldTour pro and freshly minted 61-minute half marathoner Jimmy Whelan for a cracking deep dive into life on the limit. Jimmy talks through how he went from a talented young runner to winning the under-23 Tour of Flanders and racing Grand Tours with EF, what it is really like bombing down wet descents at 70 kilometres an hour, and why getting repeatedly taken out by crashe...

Joe and Tyler are back for another episode of Junk Yard Dogs. Their last show was recorded together in person, but this time they are checking in from Arizona during the build up to Ironman Arizona. Joe is racing and Tyler is on support duty, fresh off one of the wildest three week racing stretches of his career. Tyler talks through everything that happened at Langkawi 70.3, starting with waking u...

Joe is in Tempe getting ready to race Ironman Arizona, Tyler is on the ground as a very enthusiastic spectator, and for the first time ever they are recording together in person. In this episode, the boys give a proper pre-race low down on the final edition of Ironman Arizona, from the weird swim cancellation rules and Tempe Town Lake water testing, to who is actually favourite on paper and how Jo...

Canadian star Paula Findlay joins Joe for a wide open chat that runs from her meteoric WTCS rise and the weight of London 2012 to the joy of finding her groove in middle distance racing. Paula talks about switching off the gadgets to actually feel her body, why Strava can mess with your head, and how meeting Eric Lagerstrom reshaped her approach to triathlon as a true small business. She breaks do...

Joe and Tyler reunite for an unfiltered catch up that runs from altitude life in Flagstaff to a three race swing through Australia, Malaysia and Japan. Joe revisits his chaotic first Ironman in 2012 with a two gel and peanut butter sandwich plan, and both laugh at the early days of jelly babies and Snickers on the top tube. Tyler talks through a recent crash, the grind of late season form, and the...

Joe catches up with Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk after his blistering Super League run in Chicago. They unpack how team tactics shape Super League racing, why the swims get slower but harder, and how Tyler’s longer aerobic work is boosting both Super League and WTCS form. The chat veers into friendly ribbing about hairlines, weekend race plans, and then pivots to Joe’s Copenhagen tale of a great ride...

Joe Skipper is back and joined by Tyler Mislawchuk for the start of a new JYD series. In this episode, Joe and Tyler dive into what’s been happening in the triathlon world, answer listener questions, and chat all things training, altitude, brick sessions, zone two riding, and knowing when to back off. They talk openly about injuries, coaching versus self-coaching, and how to balance racing between...

Joe and Tom catch up after the Ironman European Championship in Frankfurt, breaking down the race and sharing their own recent experiences. Tom reflects on missing his race due to car troubles despite being in top form, while Joe talks about his own training and upcoming races. They dive into the performances in Frankfurt, including Kristian Blummenfelt’s smart racing, Kristian Hogenhaug’s strong...

In this honest and wide-ranging episode of the JYD Podcast, Joe Skipper opens up about his tough day at Ironman Austria. Despite solid training and a good taper, Joe felt completely empty on the bike and run. He breaks down the race from a decent non-wetsuit swim to a sluggish ride and a run that never got going. He suspects illness or the effects of altitude might be to blame and shares the frust...

Joe’s joined by Tom Epton in Font-Romeau for a classic Junk Yard Dogs chat. They talk training setups, altitude benefits, and the contrast between Andorra and the French mountains. The pair dissect recent race results and take a closer look at the upcoming T100 San Francisco, including a possible repeat showdown between Marten Van Riel, Kyle Smith, and Rico Bogen. They share candid takes on prize...

Joe and Tom catch up from Font-Romeau and Andorra with a full debrief on recent races including the Challenge Championship, Yokohama WTCS, and 70.3 Chattanooga. From Belinda’s commentary masterclass to dodgy tactics and draft fests, they don’t hold back. Plus, Joe relives his brutal Ironman Lanzarote meltdown, and the pair get into a passionate rant about what’s going wrong in pro racing right now...

Joe is joined by Tom Epton to disect all the drama from Ironman Texas - Kat vs Taylor, a dominant Blummenfelt, and whether over biking cost more than just time. They look ahead to St George 70.3, previewing both stacked fields, picking podiums, and debating tactics, swim groups, and who can run their way to glory. Plus, gravel talk, team time trials, questionable life balance in pro sport, and pla...

Joe catches up with Olympic triathlon legend Jonny Brownlee for a proper chat about a career that has had just about everything. From running to school with a backpack full of books to standing on Olympic podiums alongside his brother Alistair, Jonny reflects on the highs, the tough moments and everything in between. They talk through the golden years of ITU racing, what it was like training with...

This week Joe is joined by American professional triathlete, Ben Hoffman. Ben has finished second in Kona and beat Magnus Ditlev at Ironman Texas in 2022. They discuss the times they have raced each other and how those races have gone. They also preview this weekend's Ironman Texas. Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYD Find out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog &n...

In this episode I sit down with Tyler Mislawchuk, a Canadian triathlete who has raced at three Olympic Games and has one of the most interesting stories in the sport. We chat about how he went from playing ice hockey in freezing cold Winnipeg to racing on the world’s biggest triathlon stages. Tyler opens up about the tough transition from short course to long course racing and what really happened...

This week Joe is joined by British runner Jake Smith. Jake has a 2:11 marathon PB, 60:31 half-marathon PB and a 28:01 10km PB. Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYD Find out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: ...

Joe is joined by his manager, Tim Ford from Talking Triathlon to talk about the big upcoming races. Joe gives his insight into how the races will unfold and his picks for the podium. Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYD Find out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ...

Joe sits down with Fenella Langridge in the lead up to Ironman New Zealand. Join the JYD for exclusive members perks: patreon.com/TheJYD Find out more about Valere: tinyurl.com/valerebigdog   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VKd5PFrhj-qsnWw8VVmyQ Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/junk_yard_dogz   &n...