The Domestiques

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The Domestiques episodes

May 20, 2024 Michael Mathews on Tadej Pogacar’s dominance
In the latest episode of The Domestiques, a special interview with a special human being.
Michael “Bling” Matthews reveals his deep love and passion for the sport that has given the Aussie a career filled with joy.
Listen to the way he shares his admiration and respect for good friend Tadej Pogacar and the way he explains the shift in modern methods needed to prepare for big races.
You may be surprised at Bling’s thoughts on producers of cycling documentaries which go “behind-the-scenes” of major cycle tours.
Is it all a beat-up?
So much cycling Giro goodness in The Domestiques.
53 min
May 13, 2024 Inside the drama of the Giro d’Italia first week
What goes on inside the inner sanctum of the Giro? In this week’s episode of The Domestiques our guest is respected Aussie commissarie Greg Griffiths who describes what it takes to be among the UCI judging panel at Italy’s Grand Tour. As for the alleged claims of Pogacar being suspended for wearing incorrect clothing? The truth is revealed here. It’s a behind-the-scenes edition of The Domestiques.
47 min
May 07, 2024 The Pog Show as the Giro kicks off
The Giro is underway and the “Pink” Grand Tour is already turning into The Pog show. But for how long can world cycling’s most likeable superstar sustain his winning form? The Domestiques analyse the fortunes of the riders chasing overall glory. The women of the pro-peloton have entertained us at La Vuelta Femenina and wait till you hear Hollywood’s latest rant. Ouch! It’s unparalleled listening on The Domestiques.

The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
39 min
April 29, 2024 One-on-One with Jayco–AlUla superstar Luke Plapp
Hollywood goes one-on-one with Australian cycling sensation Luke Plapp. Fresh off the Tour of Romandy, Luke shares his race experiences and behind the scenes on that TT. Hollywood and Plappy also dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of the WorldTour, such as Luke's personal insights into team dynamics, his relationship with his coach, and the critical role of mental health in the pro peleton. All this, and much more.

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32 min
April 22, 2024 Aussie superstar Grace Brown wins Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Aussie superstar Grace Brown is the toast of Liege-Bastogne-Liege and the talk of this week’s edition of The Domestiques.
Listen how Matilda and Hollywood unravel the performance of the World Tour season so far.
And as the Pog secured his 6th Monument, we ask why is he so good?
Ali McCormack from the Bicycle Network house team and outlines the issues in cycling advocacy.
And listen to a special feature from Beechworth as 1200 riders hit the gravel for the annual Granite Classic.
56 min
April 15, 2024 Classics season with Cyrus Monk
Aussie Cyrus Monk reviews the Classics Season, and his own first-hand experiences of all it's chaos. Cyrus has a very altered path into the professional peloton. A true 'Aussie Battler' with a beautiful mullet, Cyrus takes us through his unique nutrition routine, the art of the breakaway and fighting for a Grand Tour spot. This is a fantastic discussion with one of the peloton's unsung heroes.

The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
1 hr 4 min
April 08, 2024 Paris Roubaix in review with Sarah Gigante
In this latest The Domestiques episode, we dive headfirst into the chaos and charm of Paris-Roubaix. Tomo, Tils and Hollywood break it all down - buzzing over the iconic race where the reining World Champs smashed it, taking home the unique cobbled trophy. But that’s not all – we're super psyched to have Sarah Gigante join us, and she’s nothing short of amazing. From her reflections on the nail-biting races to her own rollercoaster journey in the cycling world, Sarah gets real about what drives her and the hurdles she’s leapt over.

We chat about the incredible vibe of the women’s race (only its fourth run and already unmissable), dig into the gritty details of the men’s race, and even geek out over Black Sheep’s latest Aero jersey drop. Sarah’s insight is gold, sharing tales from her Euro racing adventures, her massive training loads, and even her April Fool's pranks – yep, she's got a sense of humor to match her pedal power.

Beyond the laughs, we also touch on some serious stuff, like the need for better safety measures in races and the heartbreak of crashes. All that - and more - in the latest episode of The Domestiques.

The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
58 min
April 01, 2024 Tour of Flanders and the Pro Velo Super League with Matt Wilson
We are joined by Former Professional, Matt Wilson, who rode Flanders 8 times. We review all the action, and the horrific conditions from De Ronde for the Men and Women. We also go deep on the brand new Pro Velo Super League, which is set to shake up the entire future of Australian Cycling. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on social media and leave The Domestiques a review.
The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
47 min
March 25, 2024 Baden Cooke
TdF Green Jersey winner Baden Cooke joins us to share stories about his past, present and future. The Pog cleans up at Catalonia and the Classics season heats up ahead of Flanders and Roubaix. The IndiPac tragically claims a life - we share our thoughts. Hollywood reflects on the Snowy Classic and Tils prepares for a bike packing week away. It’s all here in this week’s edition of The Domestiques.

The Domestiques is presented by Black Sheep Cycling, Honan Insurance Group, and Ord Minnet.
55 min
March 18, 2024 Milan San Remo in review
Milan San Remo!
The best final 20km for a race on the World Tour.
This week The Domestiques unpack the season’s first Monument.
Happiness for Jesper Phillipsen, frustration for Michael Matthews.
Is it fair for Lance Armstrong to criticise the current riders who choose to embrace after a race fair?
The women’s tour heats up but Lotte Kopecky is surprisingly beaten.
And the Indian Pacific Cycling Challenge is underway.
Should the unsupported race across Australia continue?
We critique, we share our thoughts and we love talking cycling.
36 min

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Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep. The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage from the world of cycling. Hosted by Matilda…