First off we hear from TRS Radio Chief Gay Correspondent, Brandon Del Campo. Ben and Brandon discuss his background, the SCOTUS decision re: gay marriage and whether or not triathlon is a gay sport.  

Then, Ben discusses the idea of adding a second show to the TRS Radio portfolio. A negotiation with the audience ensues.  

Finally, Ben catches up with Zibi about all things Challenge including the Triple Crown, changes to their leadership in the Middle East, the dark shadow, human rights and the reduction in pro prize purses in the Americas. 

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In this interview, NASCAR driver Landon Cassill talks about driver compensation, risk of death and/or injury, how one goes from a kid racing go-carts to racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, and his passion for triathlon. He also talks about controversy and dust-ups with the likes of Danica Patrick and Bobby Hamilton, Jr.

What are the physical gifts required to become a great racecar driver? Why are NASCAR drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Josh Wise getting into triathlon? 

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This episode features a lengthy rant about Dan Empfield, the publisher of Slowtwitch. The rant features audio clips from podcast appearances on Babbittville Radio and Legends of Triathlon. Then, Dark Mark shares his jokes that were "too terrible for twitter". 

Finally, legendary coach, Joel Filliol, shared his views on clean sport, high performance coaching and what separates olympic medalists from those who finish 20th. Who dopes more - age groupers or professionals? Do more than 30% of the Kona professionals take perfomance enhancing drugs? His answers might shock you.

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First Ben and Dark Mark discuss the latest development in Mark's personal life as well as his involvement (or lack thereof) in the collapse of the Ironman lottery. Then Ben talks with the newlywed tri-power couple about falling in love, Katie’s phenomenal season and Tommy’s heat stroke. 

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Beth and Luke talk about their careers, celebrating the first birthday of their daughter Wynne, the upcoming pro-only race at the Island House and goals for the season. The introduction was cohosted by pro triathlete and fantasy triathlon guru, Emily Cocks. 

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In this terrific interview the always candid Chris "Macca" McCormack told us where all of the bodies are buried. He went in-depth with regard to the formation of the Bahrain 13 Endurance team and discussed openly and honestly the rivalry with Craig Alexander and the infamous altercation at Masters Swim practice in Cronulla that almost became a fist fight. 

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This was a great conversation with a giant in our business, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Bob broke down publishing, the business of race directing, Ironman University, the future of triathlon, 50 women to Kona and much much more.

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We had the pleasure of talking with the 2005  Ironman World Champion, Faris Al-Sultan the day before the last race of his career (unless he pulls a Brett Favre or "Crowie"). We also spoke to Ironman Florida Champion, Lionel Sanders.

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TRS Radio was live on YouTube for Ironman Texas in The Woodlands. On this episode you will hear high quality audio interviews with Kelly Williamson, Brett from Zen and the Art of Triathlon, Justin Daerr and Chris "Big Sexy" McDonald.

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First Ben's father joins him for a discussion about triathlon in the 80's, "Cup-gate" and bullying by Andrew Messick and the World Triathlon Corporation. Then Ben interviews the Queen of All Triathlon, Gwen Jorgensen. 

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