The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return for a relaxed catch-up episode as they discuss a quieter period in the triathlon calendar before diving into the biggest talking points from around the sport. The boys recap the Tiszaujvaros World Cup, where Csongor Lehmann continued his remarkable dominance on home soil and Fanni Szalai claimed another b...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. In this special episode of the Unfunded Triathlon Podcast, Lockie and Lleyton sit down with World Triathlon President Antonio Arimany for an in-depth conversation about the biggest changes shaping the future of the sport. Antonio explains how World Triathlon achieved its historic A1 governance classification, why transparency and...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return after an unexpected week off and reveal the painful reason behind the break: forgetting to hit record during what was meant to be one of the biggest interviews in Unfunded Podcast history with the President of World Triathlon. The boys then dive into the latest World Triathlon Championship Series action,...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return for Episode 50 after their trip to Japan, sharing stories from their post-race adventures in Nara and Kyoto before unpacking the wild train station incident that nearly saw them hauled in by Japanese police over an $8 ticket discrepancy. The boys then dive into the biggest talking point in triathlon: the...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton return for S2 EP14 (EP49) ahead of a huge race week trip to Japan, before diving into one of the biggest WTCS previews of the season at Alghero. The boys unpack the fallout from the Enhanced Games, including James Magnussen’s return, the underwhelming world record attempts, and the reactions from Olympic swimmers...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton break down all the action from Yokohama, including Matt Hauser’s dominant breakaway win and Australia’s impressive depth with Luke Willian and Brayden Mercer featuring in the front group. The boys discuss how Hauser has become the athlete everyone is now chasing, why their race predictions completely missed the m...

Brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton break down all the action from the Chengdu World Cup, including Luke Willian’s win, Laura Lindemann’s comeback victory, and the growing concern around just how fast World Cup racing has become. The boys dive into Australia’s mixed team relay performance, the increasing importance of relay strategy for Olympic qualification...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton return for Season 2 Episode 11 to unpack a huge week in triathlon, headlined by Lockie’s devastating grade three sacral stress reaction diagnosis that sidelines him for most of the 2026 season. The boys dive deep into the mental and physical toll of bone stress injuries, how the injury developed, the recovery tim...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton break down a massive week in endurance sport, headlined by the historic sub-2-hour marathon at the London Marathon — a moment they believe will redefine human potential in running. They compare this milestone to what could be triathlon’s equivalent, debating when (or if) a sub-7-hour Ironman becomes reality. The...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton return after a hectic few weeks of racing and travel, unpacking a stark contrast between elite-level racing in China and a chaotic Oceania Championships at Runaway Bay. From world-class event execution to disorganized race briefings and last-minute rule changes, they dive into what’s going wrong—and why it matter...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire After a delayed start, Lockie and Lleyton are back to unpack a huge week in triathlon. Lleyton prepares for his long-awaited return to racing in China after 11 months out, reflecting on injury recovery, training progression, and the mental side of being sidelined. The boys dive into the growing depth of competition, highlighted by...

Please Note: We had some audio issues with our microphones this time around so the backup audio was used. We apologise to your ears upfront but it's not really that bad though is it. This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton are back diving straight into one of the most controversial topics in triathlon right now — the release of Therapeutic Use Exemptio...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. In this episode, Lockie and Lleyton dive into the realities of racing on the international triathlon circuit. The boys discuss some of the challenges athletes face competing at World Cups and international events, particularly in Asia, where travel logistics, race organisation, and cultural differences can sometimes create difficu...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. In this episode the boys sit down with one of the most respected athletes in world triathlon: Sam Dickinson . A Commonwealth Games mixed relay gold medalist and Olympic mixed relay bronze medalist, Sam has built a reputation not only for his results but also for the crucial team role he’s played within one of the sport’s most domi...

Brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie returns straight from racing at the Napier Sprint Distance Championships with a full race recap — including racing Olympic medalist Hayden Wilde , the chaotic swim start, and the controversial podium situation. Then the boys dive into a bigger topic: why so many international triathletes are suddenly training on the Gold Coast. From h...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Racing is officially back. With Napier kicking off the Oceania season, Lockie and Lleyton break down the course, the stacked start lists, and what it means to see names like Hayden Wilde back on the line. But before that, they dive deep into race day rituals — from process goals and psychological cues to rice pudding, black socks,...

This episode is brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. In this prediction-heavy episode of Unfunded, Lockie and Lleyton dive into what 2026 should look like for triathlon. From bigger prize purses and better live streams to mixed relay hype and athlete rivalries, the boys unpack what needs to be IN this season and what needs to go. They call out uneducated coaches, side quests, e...

Season Two of Unfunded kicks off with Lockie and Lleyton back in the studio and straight into the deep end. From Lockie’s humbling Hyrox debut in Melbourne to the triathlon world’s obsession with “January Champions,” the boys unpack the offseason chaos, Kristian Blummenfelt’s eye-watering VO2 max numbers, and the heated social media debates shaping the sport. Most importantly, they break down the...

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. In the Unfunded Podcast’s Season Finale, world champion and mixed relay king Matt Hauser joins the boys to celebrate a massive year in triathlon. Hauser reflects on securing four wins and a “perfect season” in the World Triathlon Championship Series, how mindset shifts after Tokyo reshaped his career, and why he’s now “all-in” for...

Episode sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire In Episode 34 of The Unfunded Podcast , Lachlan and Leighton dive deep into the world of triathlon investments—what’s genuinely worth your money, what’s completely overrated, and what people are just flexing for Instagram. Lachie breaks down his brutally honest (and humbling) first Hyrox simulation, admitting he massively underestimated th...

Lachie and Lleyton regroup after a rough couple of weeks — sickness, travel chaos and heavy DOMS — and dive into practical offseason training (what to do, how long to rest, nutrition and body metrics). They also swap run-club stories, banter about entering Melbourne Hyrox, and chat identity and income outside elite racing. Sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced By Podfire.

Brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. In Episode 32, Lachie and Leighton return after a chaotic two weeks of sickness, racing mishaps and travel disasters. They dive into the drama of the T100 Dubai debacle, the lap-count confusion, and the fallout across the triathlon world, before unpacking the highlights of the 70.3 World Championships and other major results. The boys then w...

In Episode 31 of The Unfunded Podcast , Lachie and Lleyton are back with their Noosa Triathlon wrap-up — and they’ve brought a special guest along for the ride. Triathlete Jess Fullagar joins the pod to chat about her racing journey, confidence in competition, and what it’s really like behind the scenes of elite triathlon. The boys share their own Noosa stories, wild afterparty tales, and insights...

In Episode 30 of The Unfunded Podcast , Lockie and Lleyton bring you their biggest preview yet — the Noosa Triathlon Special . From its 40-year legacy to the legends who’ve defined it, they dive into why Noosa remains the heart and soul of Australian triathlon. They talk history, the party atmosphere, elite and age-group racing, and the Aussie icons who’ve made their mark. Expect banter, predictio...

In Episode 29 of The Unfunded Podcast , Lachie and Lleyton relive one of the greatest weekends in triathlon history — the Wollongong World Championships . From Rochelle Hill’s thrilling U23 sprint finish and Matt Hauser’s dominant world title win to Australia’s biggest medal haul in years, the boys break down every highlight, shock and celebration. They share insights on what made Wollongong so sp...