On today’s Gnar Couch Podshow, the boys somehow tricked freeride legend Tyler McCaul into a raw, questionably-legal look at big-mountain biking. Tyler opened up about the highs, the lows of Rampage. We got into what it’s really like behind the scenes of the Rampage broadcast.

He talked about dad life, athlete life, and attempting to keep a career alive while the bike industry plays musical chairs with bankruptcy filings. Naturally, Jimmy asked zero relevant questions and Boston Rob salivated over another freeride pro joining the show.

We dug into why riders keep sending it off mountains shaped like middle fingers and how to find balance in a world where everyone’s pretending to be sponsored on Instagram. If you want the real story on riding, risk, community, and staying true to what you love,, this episode fully delivers like a FedEx driver hopped up on 72-Hour Energy.

Tune in. Or don’t. We’re still cooler than all the other MTB content creators combined (in our heads), so we'll be fine.

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Tyler McCaul

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00:00 "Patreon Thanks and Extras"

10:48 "Crash Holds and Reflections"

11:49 Silent Crowd Respectful During Crash

18:01 "Pressure to Outdo Past Performances"

22:58 "Fresh Venues to Preserve Rampage"

32:35 "Analyzing Tricks with Video"

37:17 "Struggling to Be Present"

39:48 Balancing Passion, Work, and Fatherhood

48:02 Mountain Bike Industry Challenges

51:13 Grateful for Sponsorship and Perseverance

54:30 "Building a Hardtail Again"

01:01:29 "Rodeo Run Success Story"

01:10:18 "Blizz Sponsorship and Baiku Time"

01:16:12 "Trail Dreams and Tensions"

On this week’s Gnar Couch Podshow, we went deeper than Sponch's mom with the one and only Braydon Bringhurst. The dude’s basically part philosopher, part bike Jedi, and part anti-gravity climbing machine. We talked about rebuilding your mind (and body) after you eat sh*t, launching the Hard MTB League, and somehow raising a family while still hucking your meat into heretofore unrecognized Moab transitions.

Braydon dropped wisdom on how to stay present, push your limits without exploding your spleen, and build a community of riders who actually get it. Whether you’re sending it in life, business, or just trying not to cry during your post-crash shower, this episode will slap you harder than a rogue handlebar to your right nipple (see Cheef's chest).

Listen and maybe, just maybe, you'll figure out how to shred your brain as hard as your bike.

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Braydon Bringhurst

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We went full send with a freeride legend and another in the making this week with Cam Zink and surprise guest Chelsea Kimball on the show. Cam talked about what changes, if any, are needed at Rampage, launching world-record backflips, a decade of Rampage, and his motivation for starting businesses. He broke down the art of gambling your shoulder and your bank account in the name of passion. Chelsea gave us the lowdown on the headspace it takes to stare down a Rampage line that looks like a straight-up death wish and say, “Yeah, I’ll send that.”

It’s part therapy session, part crash course in risk addiction, and part masterclass in turning stupidity into purpose. If you’ve ever wanted to know what happens when freeriders are handed a microphone and told to say whatever they want, this episode’s meant for you.

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Cam Zink

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00:00 "Guest Talk with Cam Zink"

10:32 "Mammoth X Games Pressure"

11:57 "Do or Die Mentality"

16:39 "Wins, Kids, and Podium Moments"

25:23 "Bikes That Feel Right"

30:20 "More Events for Two-Wheeled Sports"

36:47 "Favorite Venue with Cliff Band"

40:42 "Calculated and Custom Built"

43:31 Pioneering Mountain Bike Freeriding

52:05 Gnarly Drift on Vertical Wall

56:30 Embracing Risk and Preparedness

01:02:49 "Scissor Drop on Battleship Ridge"

01:05:49 Choices and Ambitions

01:15:07 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code"

01:18:08 "Patreon Extras with Chelsea"

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, the only mountain bike podcast where Rampage crashes, poop jokes, and total confusion over basically everything all meet on one couch that’s definitely been peed on and probably worse. This week we try to understand Red Bull Rampage 2025: from Adolph Silva’s gnarly crash that left us all queasy, to the eternal debate over whether the scoring is dumb, or just really, really dumb. We even dive into exoskeletons for lazy people, the ever-important “who’s the strongest” competition between JP and Cheef, and why you should definitely do A1 steak shots at Wyoming bars.

Other highlights: Rob can’t pronounce anyone’s name (Salama Massacre is a judge now, right?), Chief and JP show off their lesbian flannel game, and we discover new levels of bathroom humor (“waffle stomp” aficionados, this one's for you). Perhaps we throw in some actual Rampage insight. LFG!

00:00 "Desert Watchtower"

07:24 "Adolf Silva's Crash"

12:51 Watch Rampage?

20:58 Judging Criticism and Expertise

22:34 Rob's Dominance in Commentary

28:54 Missionary Trps and Accents

35:01 AI Imagines with Pictures

39:09 "Stranded Without Cash, Help Arrives In The Form of a Large Woman"

48:43 "Bentonville Looter Comments"

53:36 "Rage and Strength Dynamics"

57:53 "First Amateur Rampage Line Experience"

01:05:16 Trail Struggles and Jump Mishaps

01:08:59 "No Event Needed for Chaos"

01:12:04 "John Clarkson Is Back With Gnar Couch"

This week on the Gnar Couch Podshow, we hang with rampage-riding legend CJ Ceilig. Okay, she's not legendary yet, but she will be after this podcast. She somehow makes a terrible sausage party pod team actually worth listening to. She's a Eurotah-bouncing, breakfast sandwich-dodging shredder who’s done it all. From bluffing her way through a bike-shop job (“Derailleur? Totally pasta.”) to leading teams at Five Ten and Reverse Components, CJ’s story is equal parts hilarious and inspiring.

We talk about the chaos of Rampage prep, the magic and madness of Virgin, Utah, and the glamorous side of living in a van, which may or may not include neighbors who poop in buckets.

 If you’re here for serious bike discussion, you’re in the wrong place. But if you love grit, humor, and real stories from the freeride desert and beyond, hit play.

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CJ Celig

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00:00 "Scheduling Episode with CJ"

06:41 "Struggling with Mountain Biking"

11:58 "Bike Shop Connections Journey"

19:58 "Death Mo Bike Memories"

21:50 "Reconnecting Through Downhill Racing"

28:24 "Thrill of Mountain Skiing"

34:21 "Digging Days Were Special"

39:42 "Navigating Riding Challenges"

45:02 "Tricks, Jumps, and Canyon Gaps"

48:54 "Dating Profile and Freeride"

55:24 "Committing to the Investment"

01:03:25 "Challenges of Female Free Riders"

01:04:14 "Behind the Scenes Insights"

01:10:49 "Building Confidence in New Terrain"

01:16:32 Wind, Distraction, and Run Dynamics

01:21:16 "Trail or Downhill Debate"

01:27:16 "Marketing Power of Athletes"

01:31:08 Hollywood Creatives and Business Challenges

01:40:05 "Grateful, Fun, Bonus Content"

01:41:21 "Biking Adventures in a Hatchback"

Welcome to episode 184 of the Gnar Couch Podshow. We braved rare severe Utah thunderstorms, insane traffic, and stuffed our bikes in Corvettes this weekend to bring you Bienvenido Aguado, who shares everything from his front flip stories to how he manages to keep things fun when the pressure’s on.

As always, there’s some friendly roasting, plenty of self-deprecating humor, and a healthy dose of just figuring it out as we go. We get into what it’s really like to train for Rampage, the weirdness of telling someone your real name at a coffee shop, and weigh good vibes vs podiums. If you’re here for polished interviews, you’ve taken a wrong turn. But if you want a look at the mountain bike scene that’s raw, real, and maybe a little ridiculous, you’re in the right place.

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Bienvenido Aguado

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00:00 Grateful Encounter at Ranch

06:49 Day Off: Wind and Tattoos

14:30 "Seeking New Challenges in Biking"

18:53 Canyon Gap Run Reflections

24:11 "Determined and Goal-Oriented"

27:01 "Legendary Bike Throw"

33:35 "Reflecting on 2019 Memories"

38:54 Uplifting Mountain Biking Experience

46:39 Rampage Vision: Ryan Rodriguez 

51:22 Passion, Support, and Gratitude

57:26 "Unbreakable Bond and Youthful Spirit"

01:00:44 "Dark Festival Wind Challenges"

01:05:57 "Mountain Biking Community Significance"

01:13:38 "Genuine Guy Praised by Peers"

01:17:27 Conversational Curiosity and Connection

01:20:31 Reflecting on Joining the Show

01:30:10 Balancing Professionalism and Passion

01:33:56 "Future Mountain Biking Podcast Plans"

01:41:27 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code Offer"

01:42:56 Interview Extended, Article Rescheduled

This week, we’re stoked (and honestly a little confused) to bring on Jarrod Harris—a former comic-turned-bike-park-owner, who went from taking shots off strippers and 6am radio gigs to building one of the gnarliest mountain bike parks in Georgia, complete with mysterious “Trail Armor” that either ruins mountain biking or is the second coming of dirt.

We dive deep into why Georgia’s not all peaches and flat land. Guess what? There’s real riding, way too much rain, and just enough southern spite to keep things interesting. Jarrod spills about the secret origin of his bike park (hint: divorce revenge and annoying horse people), dishes on the struggle of building a legit park, and reveals how a little bit of marine carpet and a lot of stubbornness can outlast even the worst dirt.

Of course, we can’t make it through an episode without juvenile jokes. Rob fumbles talking for the 137th time, Chief admits his bike shorts are basically a portable diaper, and our “trail maintenance” strategy still involves as much bathroom humor as actual trail work. There’s also a debate about which is worse: Atlanta traffic or carpet burn on your elbows (spoiler: both suck).

If you’re new around here, don’t worry. We’re just as dumb as we sound, and if you’re looking for hot takes on wheel sizes, beer spilled on the soundboard, or a passionate case for riding bikes instead of arguing about Trump on Facebook, you’ve found your people.

So buckle in, grab a cold one (or a clean chamois), and get ready for an episode that’s fast, loose, and probably just a little dumber than you bargained for. Let’s get weird!

00:00 "Discover Mountains in Georgia"

11:02 Midwest Humor and Lifestyle

14:45 BMX Track Saved My Life

20:57 Bike Park Planning Tips

24:07 Durable Bike Park Surface Solution

32:08 Building Community and Family

33:23 Promoting Outdoor Activity for Kids

42:55 Park Trail Evolution

48:29 Product Versions and Sustainability

52:08 Finding Connection Through Bike Riding

56:51 "Excited Visit with a Baby"

01:01:03 "Bike Industry's New Standards Spin"

01:06:30 "Upcoming Discussion: Hour Two"

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow. This week, we have a special guest: up-and-coming Rampage wild card Finley Kirschenmann. We’ll dig into how a kid from Sandy, Utah gets gnarly enough for Rampage, plus we get the inside scoop on desert lines, digging skills, and whether dual-crown tailwhips are actually possible.

Other topics rolling around in this episode: BMX as the secret sauce for bike control, the never-ending baggy pants discussion, and the existential question of whether style or spin-rate should win Rampag.

True to form, Rob manages to jack up the intro twice, which is just another may-may in the rearview, and by the time we start talking about bike park Uber rides or hugging etiquette, you’ll wonder why any of us are allowed unsupervised on microphones.

So if you want high-level training advice or nutrition wisdom, keep scrolling. But if you like rowdy bike stories, dumb jokes, and hearing us mess things up repeatedly, you’ve found your new favorite terrible podcast.

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Finley Kirschenmann

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00:00 Rob’s Impact Underestimated on Show

10:38 Tyson's Impact and Growth

11:37 BMX Foundations and Favorite Parks

17:12 "Finding Comfort in Monumental Events"

22:22 High-Level Riding Appreciation

28:18 Moto Style Freeride Passion

35:36 "Rebuild or Create Anew?"

40:13 Dirt Bike Crash Landing

45:26 Distinct Whip Styles in Riding

53:11 TBS's Iconic Front Flip Moment

56:32 "Fast-Action Skateboard Revival"

01:02:49 "Genre Doesn't Matter"

01:12:41 Tasmanian Devil Leads Red Bull Ramble

01:13:17 "Red Bull Rampage: Spin Obsession"

Welcome to the only MTB podcast to provide you with suspect mountain bike expertise, best enjoyed while sunning your rear, paddling your shins, or taping down your “business” for that sweet aerodynamic gain. Oh, and we have pro riders like Jerrell Webster on.

On this week’s episode, we chewed through three core themes at a speed only barely hampered by our collective ADHD: 1) Debating the joys of escaping from traditional team sports into the beautiful, ego-destroying mayhem of mountain biking, 2) Exposing the seedy underbelly of the MTB world’s obsession with tight kits, mysterious Facebook boomers, and our own online store that only seems to accept PayPal, and 3) Taking an overdue dose of reality about diversity on bikes, featuring Jerrell Webster’s quest to make Rampage less pale. We sprinkle in some shinner injuries, unsolicited scooter opinions, and just enough political Facebook comment dumpster fires to keep your brain itching all week.

We recommend you "smash" play harder than Sponch's mom if you want a “podshow” that delivers the gnar, the existential dread, and all the self-deprecating humor your tender little ears can handle. Just don’t expect any useful advice—unless you consider life hacks like “always ready to shred” and “never trust a man who pedals” as gospel. 

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Jerrell Webster

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00:00 From Skateboarding to Sports Shift

16:17 "Trail Riding: Trust and Camaraderie"

30:01 "Always Ready: E-Bike Philosophy"

38:42 Parental Support in College Decisions

50:43 Inclusive Engagement with Diverse Communities

01:01:51 Record-Breaking Stunts by People of Color

01:09:58 Perspective Shift on Height Fear

01:14:13 Effort in Scootering Matters

01:25:38 Recent Influential Riding Experiences

01:40:52 Event Coordination & Rider Reflections

01:51:39 "Jackson Goldstone's Tight Kit Trend"

02:01:13 "Big Simping Chronicles"

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where mountain biking meets questionable life choices and creative chaos, and somehow, women still agree to come on the show. If you’re after a polished podcast, you’re in the wrong place. This is a podshow, which basically means we’re like a podcast, but with more bad decisions and a few conversations you probably shouldn’t play at work (or around your mom). Picture the world’s sketchiest couch, then imagine us inviting up-and-coming freeride star Janelle Soukup to sit on it. That’s our version of hospitality. (And that's probably why she called in.)

On this episode, we’re serving up a three-course meal of send: first, we celebrate the rise of women’s freeride, featuring Janelle’s stacked resume and her invite to the 2025 Rampage lineup. Next, we try to get deep (for about three seconds) on the mental gymnastics it takes to launch yourself off a sheer cliff, sprinkling in advice that could either inspire your dreams or or kill you. Finally, we wrap things up with our signature back-end chaos: a mix of questionable humor and reminders that we are all very bad at adulting.

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Janelle Soukup

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00:00 Connect & Support via Oral Line

10:54 Email Surprise Shock

12:55 First Event, Learning Experience

18:12 Mastering Mountain Biking Techniques

26:38 Backcountry Trailhead Experience

32:15 Teaching Flat Spin Success

34:17 Huck Flips: Solid vs. Foam

42:51 "Navigating Wall Street Trail Hazard"

45:39 Balancing School and Career Ambitions

52:06 Inspiration From Peer Daring

56:12 Lost Opportunities and New Beginnings

01:00:54 Advice for Young Filmmakers

01:06:51 Struggling With Professional Identity

01:11:29 "Fail Friday Crash Obsession"

01:17:18 Blizz Sunglasses: Durable and Reliable

01:24:46 Patreon Update and Weekly Highlights

01:27:27 "Astrocyte Battle in Darkness"