George Bennett, Sam Bewley and Dan Jones. Two Professional cyclists and their funny mate talk anything, everything and whatever in between in this hilarious, real world, piss taking podcast.....And a bit of Cycling.
Sam Bewley, George Bennett & Dan Jones
The Social Distance Podcast is an absolute gem of a podcast that never fails to transport me back to the good old days of hanging out with my high school pals. The chemistry among the hosts is simply unmatched, and their ability to cover such a wide range of topics with quality content is truly impressive. What sets this podcast apart is its perfect blend of offensiveness, intelligence, and sensitivity - striking just the right balance to keep listeners engaged and entertained. In these trying times of the pandemic, this podcast has been a lifter of moods, bringing joy and nostalgia into my life.
One of the best aspects of The Social Distance Podcast is undoubtedly the natural chemistry among the hosts. It's evident that they are a group of friends who genuinely enjoy each other's company, which translates into an infectious energy that is felt throughout each episode. Their willingness to go off on tangents and playfully poke fun at one another adds an extra layer of amusement to the already engaging discussions. This podcast truly feels like they are sitting down for a casual conversation with their listeners - it's like being included in their inner circle.
However, one drawback to this podcast is its irregular release schedule. As a devoted listener, I eagerly await each new episode, but unfortunately, there seems to be no set pattern or predictable timing for when episodes will be released. While this does add an element of excitement when a new show drops unexpectedly, it can also lead to long stretches without any new content. Nevertheless, this minor inconvenience doesn't overshadow the overall enjoyment I get from listening.
In conclusion, The Social Distance Podcast has become my all-time favorite podcast due to its ability to bring laughter and joy into my life during these difficult times. It serves as a much-needed mood lifter while also providing thought-provoking discussions across various subjects. The camaraderie among the hosts creates an intimate atmosphere that makes you feel like part of their group. Despite the sporadic release schedule, I highly recommend this podcast to anyone in need of a good laugh and some genuine human connection.
We touch on the 2025 TDU and how hard it is to win after winning in modern cycling. We discuss whether the pre game huddle has its place in cycling and Jonesy talks us through his recent Gout attacks. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content MERCH STORE: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We are back with our first show of the off season. Cycling content is slim but we manage to put together 53mins of uninterrupted garbage, some of it loosely related to cycling.. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content MERCH STORE: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Its been a long time, but it was worth the wait! Svein Tuft joins us on this episode and its one you don't want to miss! Even we were quiet listening to his stories and his amazing perspective on life and professional cycling. His new book ‘We will never be here again' launches soon, you can order your copies here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardabraham/we-will-never-be-here-again-a-book-by-svein-tuftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George is back online for this weeks show and we dive into the double discs used by Van Aert in the Olympics TT before we go off piste and give an alternative commentary on the Olympics in general. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content MERCH STORE: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scott McGory joins the show to talk the TDF media scrums. The logistics of 'bottle points' at the TDF, gravel stages & Bewls has a baby! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Durbridge joins the show ahead of his 10th Tour de France. He tells us whats changed over those years, how he manages the Tour and the dual objectives as one of Jayco-Alula most reliable and loyal domestiques NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance Get a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content MERCH STORE: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George is back behind the mic along side Bewls & Jonesy. We chat about Pog's dominance at the Giro, was he greedy or just doing his job? is the breakaway dead? How could cycling spice things up with on board microphones and cameras. And some other stuff we spoke about that we can't remember... NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistanceGet a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content MERCH STORE: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mitch joins the show to chat about the Giro so far and his own experiences at that race, we unsuccessfully come up with a nick name for Pogacar and we explain our long absence and the future of the show NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistanceGet a big discount + 4 extra months Stay away from online threats with NordVPN. Secure your connection, scan downloads for malware, block ads, and safely access your content MERCH STORE: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys join the Strade monument debate, are what use to be cycling war stories just the norm now? Bewls pitches the idea of a designated 'sort out zone' at the end of every race to settle any in race conflicts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our loyal 'fill in' Imps joins the show this week. We talk about his transition into DS life, the economics of cycling with cash bonuses for riders & does it exist for staff? And we talk about the importance of experience in a what is becoming a young mans sport. NORD VPN: https://nordvpn.com/socialdistance MERCH store: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are back for 2024, and they are back with a bang! Bewls and George debrief Tour Down Under and how Stevie Williams won it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys talk about the significance of pre season training camps and what actually goes on at them. George talks about all cycling related items that are sentimental to him and we dive into teams of the past and why they folded so early. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George has a decision to make with his newly acquired cat and asks the question, is there such thing as a selfless good deed. We talk about transitioning from one team to another and how it works, breakaway sports leagues and if there is a place for it in cycling. Jonesy is pissed off at the modern day youth and we reminisce on the time he missed his flight at the 2014 Tour Of Beijing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daryl Impey joins the show and gives some insight into his last race, recent retirement and to flog off his Merch again. We dive into Georges transfer to IPT for 2024 and our take on the recent ‘Jumbo show' at the Vuelta. Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George is back with the boys for the first time in a few episodes. Bewls & GB get into a 'passionate' disagreement about whether the mental 'X' factor exists in the top level cyclists or is it mainly genetic ability? Jonesy tells us about the time he roasted Phil Liggett at his 75th Birthday dinner. Will Sepp Kuss win the Vuelta?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Gate joins the show to talk about his recent World Title and we kind of do. Bewls & Gatey reminisce on their time together in the the track time. We chat about the 4 Commonwealth Games Aaron won last year, the exciting state of NZ Cycling and the positive impact Black Spoke is having for young kiwis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daryl Impey Joins Bewls and Jonesy to talk about this years TDF, the tactics of the two top teams and how the race could play out. The boys share some post rest day stories, from nearly being time cut to waking up hungover in a hotel carpark. SHOP MERCH: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts OKES / BE LEKKER MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1349787320/be-lekker-white-adjustableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys chat about the upcoming TDF & the two big GC battles, the one for the yellow jersey and the one for the 3rd spot on the podium. We dissect the recent TDF Netflix series and we go to deep into Bewls upcoming gig of TV presenter & analyst at NBC at this years TDF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys lay the boots into Bewls for his in-car Giro footage and we discuss the infamous interview of Georges at the 2018 edition of the race. Why were there so many successful breakaways at this years Giro? And are current day pros really as soft as the old boys say they are?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We wrap up the first nine days of the Giro with Bewls on the ground in Italy. He talks through the heartbreak of Clarkey being so close in Napoli and the big ride of Derek Gee just a few days later. Team Jayco's team mascot, Iffy joins the show to talk us through Blings win on stage 3 and we discuss what Remco's departure from the race means for the battle of the pink jersey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are back talking the battle we missed out on at LBL and hypothesise what the outcome would have been. George gives us a race day update, Bewls is slowly learning the tricks of the trade as a DS, we discuss making cycling a franchise sport and Jonsey gets scammed. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George runs us through his experience from inside the bunch at Catalunya & Bewls talks about his run in with the commissaires. Is GB on track for breaking the record for most amount of race days? We chat about the ‘new planet' cycling we saw at Catalunya & Gent-Wevelgem. Jonsey gets kicked out by his flatmate after only 4 days for pissing with the door open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘Plappy' is the epitome of an Aussie bloke! We talk about why he choose Cycling over Footy & Cricket, how is raw numbers got the interest of so many teams and what those numbers meant when he stepped into the World Tour peloton. We ask what 2023 & 2024 holds for Plappy and we get his take on the podcasts possible name change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George talks us through his hectic spring race schedule and his days on the road, we compare the high paced travelling life to other professional sports. Is February the worst month to be a professional bike rider? Is the day of 'gifts' in cycling finished? Bewls talks about trying to avoid the post career weight gain blow-out & we discuss whether or not its time for a podcast name change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys wrap up the Aussie summer of racing. We discuss how the new stages, Caleb Ewan riding for Australia & Michael Mathews dropped chain all impacted the way the TDU was raced. We share stories of the after parties & dive into Jonesy paparazzi moment at Cadel Evans road race. George defends his use of Twitter to get his bike back from Qantas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are back for 2023 with our version of a TDU preview. We talk about the new race format, who does the race suit this year? Bewls talks through what its like being back at the races in his new role & most importantly we dive deep into the Hilton Hotels race buffet. We also have a special TDU MERCH giveaway for all of you here in Adelaide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The lads have put the microphones away for 2022 & the silly season. Well back with bigger & better with on the ground full coverage of the Australian summer kicking off at The Tour Down Under! But to wind down into Christmas we thought we would throw back to one of favourite episodes- A Christmas special from the early days of TSDP. Enjoy revisiting this & Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Treat yourself to some Christmas Merch- Link below. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George & Bewls talk about some of the master class tactics in races they've been the victims or part of & the importance of team chemistry to pull them off, we dive into the silent assassin that is the pre season knee warmer injury. Jonsey has a new docs series hitting the streaming platforms soon, football rioters & Bewls locks himself out of the house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bewls talks to the lads about his new role as a Sports Director at Israel-Premier Tech and gives a deep insight into returning to the classroom at the UCI Sports Directors course in Switzerland. We touch on the UCI Track Champions League and our non-sponsored rider Ollie Wood. We dissect Sauna etiquette around the world and revisit the infamous Tour Of Southland incident. MERCH SHOP- https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The off season is in full swing, we talk about how the modern day bike rider stays fit during it. Bewls talks about his experience with Brazilian jiu jitsu, the low level sledging that exists in cycling & Georges story from the vault at the Tour Of Southland. March shop- https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys discuss the Valverde & Nibali Guard Of Honour and why some riders are chosen to be immortalised and others not. Is Ganna's hour record the peak of human performance? We touch on the Gravel World Champs & reflect back to the day 'Gravel died'. The boys then scurry down a few worm holes to discuss absurd cheating scandals, TSDP Golf tournament & Georges experience of Malaysia so far. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys are struggling to bring energy into the show after a big weekend but we manage to wrap up the World Champ road races, were the crowds smaller than expected & is AVV officially the G.O.A.T? George tells us about his unplanned trip to Turkey & Bewls gives us the insight into the emotions of his final race last weekend. Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We touch on Roglic's crash at the Vuelta, talk about the upcoming Worlds TT and dive deep into the more ‘public' parts of Rohan's career. He talks us through the difficult time of a contract termination and how he motivated himself to win the World TT Title just a few weeks later. Psychologists in our sport and the best way to source and utilise them. We also ask Rohan to join the debate of the top 3 British bands of all time. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss whether Remco can be beaten or not at the Vuelta, Should Jay Vine have switched his focus after his two stage wins? George runs us through the Tour Of Germany and his love of the Lederhosen & we share some great teacher bullying stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're all over the place today. But, we talk Aaron Gates Gold Medals, the current situation with Cycling NZ´s funding and what that means for Bewls & Georges Road Worlds plans, The upcoming Vuelta and of course the good old days of renting VHS movies and bullying school teachers.
Bewls announces that 2022 will be his final year as a Professional cyclist, he talks through the highs & lows of his career & reflects on the things most important to him. We touch on the Mens & Woman's Tours de France & Georges recent success off the back of Covid. Jonsey learns not to use paid apps to diagnose skin cancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George talks about what it's like being on the team leading the TDF, the pressures, the cynics & the tactics. Jonsey is back behind the fence telling stories, we talk about Wout van Aert and the role he's going to play, are TDF stage winners getting bonuses from their teams? And of course our coveted 'Great rider, shit bloke' category. Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The boys preview for the upcoming Tour de France, dive into a couple of key stages and predictions and George comes up with a genius idea for how the cobble stage should be in the TDF. The recent biff at Tour of Belgium & is Jonsey the worlds most geneorus man? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We go deep into the recent Biff at the Dauphine ＆ Bewls has a story of his own that results in a lovely resolution. The affect motorbikes are having on recent races, Georges day in the break ＆ his immaculate aim with his bidon. Jonsey is coming to the TDF, with TSDP giveaways!! A merch update ＆ what song would get the boys up on the dance floor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robbie McEwen joins the lads to talk about a historic Giro win and his new home in the GCN commentary team. Bewls has another run in at The Tour of Estonia and plays fireman for a night, George talks about his recent camp with Pogacar and UAE. Credit card fraud and Jonsey's self awareness issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys wrap up the first 10days of The Giro, How does Yatsey shift his focus, George runs us through the legend of Koen Bouwman, Daryl Impey joins us live from the road and we dissect the flaws in the new UCI promotion & relegation points system. Plus, a little Merch update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk about the carbon footprint of professional cycling, Souigners & the age old tradition of hot tea in the feed zones. Bewls talks ‘dives bombs' and fast decent's at the Tour de Romandie, Our Giro preview and Jonsey's match making resume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George accuses Bewls of leading the bunch through an array of Form Fuckers in Turkey. Stray dogs, slippery roads & ANZAC cove. We chat about the dominance of Ineos this Spring, George is crook & Jonsey talks about facilitating online dating through Backstage Pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We explain what ‘Form Fuckers' & ‘De Moeren' are in the Belgian classics, George reckons there isn't much cycling to talk about, Jonsey makes a big accusation about Equestrian riders, Non-physically demanding sports, Cocktail nuts & new logos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk about the upcoming ‘Drive to Survive' style Netflix series at this years TDF, Jonsey takes us behind the season of Millionaire Hot Seat, We cast some outdated MSR predictions & touch on recent races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We chat about the recent UAE tour, Strade Bianche and Pogacars dominance at both. We go too far on the subject of in race ablutions, We bring back the biff stories and Jonsey gets a run at becoming a millionaire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George talks us through a strange turn of events at last weeks NZ champs, we give our opinions on whether TT bikes should be banned and we have a huge announcement for TSDP that may or may not result in merch… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bewls gives a run down of his first race of 2022, followed closely by his run at Omicron, George discusses the Joe Rogan saga, we discuss whether gravel should be included in stage races or left alone, we send our wishes to Bernal and we announce the winner of the all important ‘ New Intro' competition for the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys talk about the art of crashing in Time Trials and how they've mastered it, Lessons on how to live on $5 a day as an amateur from George & Sam, Has Jonsey already chosen the new intro and did he actually have Covid? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's 2022 and time for another year of our garbage. Jonsey corners George into an NZ champs jersey giveaway, is mainstream training now alternative, Bewls fills you in on his latest injury & does your dancing ability coincide with your sexual peak? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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