Fast Talk Podcast

We are inundated with training data, opinions, and information. But that overwhelm makes it hard to get at what is actually true. Our hosts share their thoughts on cutting through the noise.

We talk with one of the top researchers in the world on ketone supplementation, Dr. Brendan Egan. We get into the types of supplements, their impact on our health, and possibly the least interesting question – do they help performance?

We talk with master mechanic Lennard Zinn about how to address the challenges of maintaining your bike with the many innovations of the past 10 years.

We discuss van der Poel’s crashes, if one-hour normalized power is always a good estimate of FTP, and criticisms of the Worlds course in Scotland.

We talk with Dr. Andy Pruitt and Larry Meyer about how to make yourself as comfortable as possible on the bike and why that helps, not hurts, performance.

We dive into the extensive work of Dr. George Brooks, one of the preeminent exercise physiologists of our time. His work revolutionized our understanding of lactate and health.

A naturopathic doctor and former executive editor, Griffin McMath brings her experience to the podcast and shares what she brings to Fast Talk Labs.

We discuss an eclectic group of odd, challenging, and humorous training topics in this week’s Potluck.

Discover how a strong peloton adds complexity to cycling, where strength alone won’t ensure victory. Seasoned pros Alex Howes and Kiel Reijnen share their insights from competing in Grand Tours on how to master the game of peloton strategy, no matter the hand you’re dealt.

Learn from dermatologist Dr. Lela Lankerani and other experts about the importance of skincare for endurance athletes.

Join us as we explore the power vs. aerodynamics debate. Specialized’s Todd Carver and Retul’s Jason Williams reveal the secrets to finding your speed.

We consider comfort, speed, and event specifics across multiple cycling disciplines. The sacrifices may surprise you!

Featuring expert guests Lennard Zinn, Jeff Winkler, Ryan Bolton, Robin Carpenter, influencer Ben Delaney.

We venture into the exciting realm of bikepacking with Chris Case, former Fast Talk host and owner of Alter Explorations. He takes us on an exhilarating journey through his first bikepacking race—the TransAtlantic Way.

In this roundtable discussion, we dive into how personal connections between athletes and coaches may be more important than training plans.

Welcome to another potluck conversation with regulars Grant Holicky, Trevor Connor, and Rob Pickels. In these discussions, we pick topics that we find interesting and break them apart using a mix of science, humor, and our own experience.  This week’s potluck is a special episode because joining us is Dr. Stephen Seiler. He’s going to discuss […]

We discuss the questions of whether a low-carbohydrate diet truly hurts performance and if it is better for our health.

We dive into the work of Dr. John Hawley – he has produced many seminal studies and papers in exercise science since the 1990s. Today, we wilk look at a few of his key papers on carbohydrates and how we adapt.

We discuss a host of odd, interesting, and humorous training topics in this week’s show.