The Redemption Episode ft. Sea Otter Recap, Tire Talk, and More

Bonk Bros

Episode 96 - The Redemption Episode ft. Sea Otter Recap, Tire Talk, and More

What up party people. Let’s just address the giant elephant in the room from the jump. Last weeks audio straight up sucked. I know it, you know it, and apparently every beer binging, cat loving internet troll also knows it too. Look, I did the best I could to try and salvage the entire episode while working with corrupted files but lesson learned, now I know to just scrap it rather than put out a dumpster fire episode like that again. Anyways, I had more time to work with yet another set of jank ass files this week so I’m coining this the redemption episode because after days of editing I was able to revive the final cut back to our usual standards (which fortunately that bar is already pretty low). We are actively seeking a replacement for myself so I can better spend my time and alleviate myself from all the hate mail and death threats from y’all hooligans (okay luckily there weren’t any actual death threats but damn it sure felt like it at times). SO if you’re listening and you think you have the skills to be a top notch producer and want to throw your application in the hat, you’ve got until end of day Sunday to drop us a note. We’re looking to hire someone stat. Let’s see, what else. Oh yeah, the episode. We’ve got Sea Otter recap, tire talk, and more coming right up.

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Summary

The conversation starts with a discussion about audio quality issues and technical difficulties. They talk about clearing cache and browser history, and the challenges of using different browsers. They then move on to discuss listener feedback and the importance of audio quality in podcasts. The conversation shifts to a discussion about a recent gravel race, with a focus on the performance of different riders and the quality of their tires. They also talk about the results of the race and the performance of the hosts. The conversation ends with a brief mention of live coverage of the race and the release of a podcast episode. The conversation revolves around the lack of live coverage and accurate race results in the cycling industry. The hosts discuss the frustration of not being able to follow races in real-time and the unreliable nature of race results on platforms like Athlinks. They also touch on topics like VO2 max testing, the performance of different athletes in the Seattle Classic race, and the trade show aspect of the event. The conversation ends with a discussion about tire choices for gravel racing. The conversation covers various topics including bike weights, Sea Otter tech, prize money in cycling, and listener feedback on audio quality. The hosts discuss the discrepancy between the claimed revenue of the Lifetime Grand Prix series and the relatively low prize money. They also explore the idea of offering a larger prize purse to attract top-level riders to events like Unbound. The conversation ends with a discussion about the challenges of managing listener feedback and the time-consuming nature of responding to emails. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the issue of receiving feedback and criticism from listeners. They debate whether or not to pay attention to negative comments and how to improve audio quality. They also answer a listener question about what to do when you forget your cycling shoes on a remote ride. The hosts share their opinions on waiting in the car, riding in road shoes, or riding in Crocs and socks. They also briefly discuss flying with bikes and offer tips on packing and protecting the bike.

Keywords

audio quality, technical difficulties, browser, cache, listener feedback, gravel race, tires, performance, results, live coverage, podcast episode, live coverage, race results, cycling industry, Athlinks, VO2 max, Seattle Classic, trade show, tire choices, gravel racing, bike weights, Sea Otter tech, prize money, cycling, audio quality, listener feedback, feedback, criticism, audio quality, listener question, cycling shoes, remote ride, flying with bikes, packing

Takeaways

• Clearing cache and browser history can sometimes cause technical difficulties
• Audio quality is important in podcasts and can impact listener experience
• Tire choice can greatly affect performance in gravel races
• Results and performance in races can vary and are influenced by various factors
• Live coverage of races can be unreliable
• Releasing podcast episodes early can lead to misunderstandings and criticism The lack of live coverage and accurate race results in the cycling industry is a source of frustration for both athletes and fans.
• Platforms like Athlinks often have unreliable and incomplete race results, leading to confusion and dissatisfaction.
• VO2 max testing can have a significant impact on an athlete's perception of their talent and potential.
• The Seattle Classic race had some surprising results, with athletes like Chase Warke and Samara Shepard performing well.
• The Seattle Classic event combines both racing and a trade show, highlighting the dual nature of the event.
• Tire choice is an important consideration for gravel racing, with different riders opting for different tread patterns and tire pressures. The hosts question the low prize money in the Lifetime Grand Prix series compared to the revenue generated by the event.
• They discuss the potential of offering a larger prize purse to attract top-level riders to events like Unbound.
• The conversation highlights the challenges of managing listener feedback and the time-consuming nature of responding to emails.
• The hosts express frustration with negative comments about audio quality and emphasize the difficulty of producing a perfect podcast. Consider the value of feedback and criticism before taking it to heart
• Improving audio quality is important, but not all feedback is constructive
• When you forget your cycling shoes on a remote ride, consider waiting in the car, riding in road shoes, or riding in Crocs and socks
• When flying with your bike, invest in a good bike bag or case and pack it properly to protect your bike

Titles

• Analyzing Results and Performance in a Recent Race
• Dealing with Audio Quality and Technical Difficulties Tire Choices for Gravel Racing
• The Impact of VO2 Max Testing on Athletes The Discrepancy in Prize Money: Lifetime Grand Prix
• Attracting Top-Level Riders: The Power of a Large Prize Purse Tips for Flying with Your Bike
• Navigating Feedback and Criticism

Sound Bites

• "That has nothing to do with how we start the episode."
• "I mean, I will say the quality was absolutely terrible. It was like unlistenable."
• "Yeah, well, I agree. They are gravel tires. Because if you try to use them in an actual mountain bike race, you're probably going to end up crashing."
• "Because that's because the result, the times that you get results, that those races don't even have internet."
• "Yeah, also, dude, people thought I was in like 50 something place or whatever."
• "No, I do have my dad is named Scott McGill also, but."
• "Last year, Keegan and Sophia, the male and female winners, respectively each received $25,000 for finishing first."
• "How big would the prize money have to be to get like, you know, Pidcock or Van Aert or Matthew Vanderpol or something over here?"
• "How many Red Bulls did you drink before this episode?"
• "What would be the point of that?"
• "Dude, Adam, you're getting too worked up about this."
• "Do you wait in the car? Wait."

Chapters

00:00 Dealing with Audio Quality and Technical Difficulties

09:57 Challenges of Live Coverage and Early Podcast Releases

25:43 Surprising Results in the Seattle Classic Race

37:14 Bike Weights and Sea Otter Tech

50:04 Managing Listener Feedback

58:38 What to Do When You Forget Your Cycling Shoes