Andrew and Ezra sit down with good friend of the show, and member of the Old Man Mountain x Silca Experimental Bikepacking Team: Stephanie Hall to discuss the current state of bikepack racing in the United States in 2025. Topics range from Stephanie's new team, making ends meet as an up-and-coming bikepack racer, the current sponsorship landscape, …

SURPRISE! After a very strange 2024, Ezra and Andrew are back to rambling about their lives, bikes, and all things bikepack racing. In this catch up episode (sometimes it feels like all we do is catch up episodes), we do just that. Catch up! It's mostly personal updates, but there is a bit of bikepack racing banter mixed in. We really are trying to…

Carmel Jenkin is a figurative artist. For over 30 years she's painted the female form. Her work as an artist extends beyond using mediums like oil, charcoal and ink: she also creates super engaging social media content (she has 50,000+ Instagram followers) to promote her art and tell her story. In this episode you'll hear about why depicting the fe…

Recorded 26.3.24 Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable, loveable and hilarious. One of the most active stand-up comedians in Australia, Daniel can be seen at comedy venues across the country all year round. His observational, dry, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia and …

Danny Tran is the ABC's National Technology Reporter. He's one of those guys who can do it all. These days Melbourne viewers will best know him for presenting the weather on the evening news. Why not? (He's such an interesting and genuinely cool guy it's only fitting that this episode's alternative title is Cool With a Chance of Danny Tran.) Danny …

In this episode, Ben has a chat with Californian/Mancunian comedian, Sam Fotovat about the influences of 90s comedy, and how just one person can turn a gig into a bomb.

David McNeill is a three-time Olympian, two-time Commonwealth Games representative and Australian Champion long distance runner. His exploits in the 5,000m, 10,000m and cross country events have taken him all over the world, including the Olympic Games in London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. He’s not just a weapon on the track, he’s also a wise ow…

Recorded 27.2.24 Archie is a world record holder, has played with Australian national team, is a legend at Melbourne Victory but more so he has a father of two and someone who also is just as human as the next person, we had an honest conversation about all things Archie loves and struggled with over the years of being in the limelight.…

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Recorded 29.1.24 Mike Toner is an avid philanthropist and touring agent, from Donegal, Ireland. He moved to Australia as a backpacker at the age of 26 and is now a legend in the Melbourne music scene. Mike is an accomplished promoter, event manager and DJ, recognised by his peers, friends and fans as a thoughtful, creative and respected member of t…

This week, Ben chats with, Australian comedian, Daniel Connell about his best and worst gong shows and so much more.Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/Get in touch: [email protected]

This episode, Ben chats to Jack McClean (BBC New Comedy Awards 2023) about his worst gigs in a surprisingly heartfelt and thorough chat.Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benowencomedy/Get in touch: [email protected]

In the first episode of DIED HARD Vol. 2, Ben chats with, comedian and filmmaker, Ryan Seager about his best and worst gong shows and so much more.Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/Get in touch: [email protected]…

Jasmine Angelucci is The Bargain Hunter. As The Bargain Hunter, Jasmine lives out her passion for styling your wardrobe and your house by shopping smart. But there’s another side to The Bargain Hunter. By day, she’s a criminal defence lawyer. You'll find her in court representing people charged with some of the most serious crimes imaginable. Jasmi…

Recorded 20.12.23 Jarrah is a man with a vibe and has a way with words. He runs his own podcast - Woke Wogs and also works as a facilitator with the Man Cave ! We delve into his defining moments of what made him have to step up and become a man himself. https://open.spotify.com/show/2U4n5uaatjswphThEMMNrM?si=696bc487b9364469…

In this special bonus episode of DIED HARD Vol. 2, Ben chats with comedian, Amy Matthews, about her worst gigs, what she’s proud of in her career, and so much more as she preps for her upcoming tour.Amy’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyfmatthews/Amy’s website: https://www.amymatthewscomedy.comKeep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.ins…

The episode title really says it all! Ezra and Andrew sit down for a very informal recap of the 2023 season, while also looking forward to 2024. Highs and lows are discussed, future plans are divulged, and incredible accomplishments are recognized. We know it's a longer one...but the end does get a bit spicy as some strong remarks are made about th…

Yippee Ki-yay, Mother Podcasters… DIED HARD is almost back in your earholes.

Christian Pisasale is one-third of the comedy podcast Welcome to Patchwork. Out of the three hosts, Christian is widely regarded as 'the sensible one' whose views accord with those of normal society. He says he feels like Dion and Josh's mum and dad. Welcome to Patchwork has been nominated twice for ‘Best Comedy‘ at the Australian Podcast Awards. B…

"The current best American bikepack racer." That's the title Ezra gave Abe Kaufman after he smashed the FKT at the Arkansas High Country Race this October. Add in a 4th place finish at the 2022 Tour Divide plus FKTs at Trans North Georgia and Trans Virginia, and it's safe to say Abe is certainly a dangerous man when it comes to bikepack racing. In …

Making his second appearance on the podcast, Daniel Connell aka "Dirty Dan" is back to talk all things 2023 Tour Divide. This year was Dan's fourth consecutive Tour Divide finish! We take a deep dive into everything that went down as Dan fought through his fair share of obstacles to finish in his fastest time yet at 16 days 16 hours 4 minutes. This…

To start...sorry! We know it's been a minute...or 8 months...but we are trying to get this thing rolling again. In this "catch-up" episode Andrew and Ezra sit down and have a meandering conversation about a whole lot of bikepacking, bikepack racing, bike racing, and general life things. It was oh so good to sit down and catch up. We hope you enjoy …

Daniel Connell is a standup comedian. He's a child of the water, hailing from the pristine shores of Batemans Bay. He's a sports fan. He's a fan of sandwiches, but not a fan of sitting down to eat. One of the most active comedians in Australia, over the past decade Daniel has graced stages from Melbourne to Edinburgh, Adelaide to Hong Kong. Today h…

...Cooks is a brand new podcast about all the good stuff. Food. Cooking. Conversation. Each episode I go over to someone's house, they cook for me, and we have a chat. 👨🏻‍🍳 🫕 🍕 🎵 Cooks uses music from Epidemic Sound 🎧 Apple Podcasts 🎧 Spotify 🎧 All other podcast appsBy Miniature Productions

Recorded 17.10.23 Jess Bush is a creative who has been flourishing between mediums from an early age, we discussed here process and how she ended up as Nurse Christine Chapel on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.By Filip Konikowski

Recorded 11.10.23 Glenn is a Gym Owner, Coach & best selling author, he helps disenfranchised youth get on the right track of life, talking about his own experiences with drugs and getting on the wrong side of the law.By Filip Konikowski

Recorded 26.5.23 Andrew Morello chats about life after winning the first ever Australian Apprentice and his journey, knowing Andrew for such a long time meant we could delve into many fun and dark topics !By Filip Konikowski

Recorded on 30.3.23 Stephen Curry the actor slash funny guy not the basketballer come in and had a chat we were on a time crunch so we tried to fit in as much as we could !By Filip Konikowski

Recorded on 17.3.23 Rukshan and I sat down to talk all things photography, people and politics. A wedding photographer by trade a political commentator by passion. Follow his work https://realrukshan.comBy Filip Konikowski

In the season finale, we're joined by Olga Koch (Mock the Week, Late Night Mash) to discuss her globe-trotting holiday and the worst gig she remembers.Make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss season two!Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofmiceand.ben/Get in touc…

This week, Ben sits down with Tiernan Douieb (comedian, kid's comedian, writer and a tired dad) to discuss starting standup in 2003, getting to write for Hey Duggee and his very worst gig.Follow Tiernan:@tiernandouiebFollow the Podcast:@diedhardpod and @ofmiceand.ben

This week, Ben chats to Dr Henry Michael to discuss his best advice, his introduction to comedy and the joke that fell on deaf ears.

In this episode, Ben sits down with Andrew Marsh to discuss comedy as his character, Balthazar Dark, and bombing at The Stand.

Recorded on 23.2.23 Chats with Nick Kozakis, I still owe Nick money from lunch at high school! Nick Kozakis is a highly acclaimed horror and music video film director known for his unique and imaginative approach to storytelling. With a passion for the horror genre, Nick has directed several award-winning films, including his second feature film 'G…

Recorded on 10.2.23 Sat down with Ben Frost and talked about all things art, family and growing up! Australian contemporary artist Ben Frost is best known for his bold, irreverent Pop Art. His instantly recognisable take on pop culture twists up everyday iconography from the world’s biggest brands. Subverting meaning and messages from the mainstrea…

This week, Ben sits down with Doug Carter to discuss his comedy firsts and worsts.Follow Doug:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/douglas.carter.925/Random WaffleBollox: https://www.facebook.com/DougCarterComedyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougsrantsandlaughsKeep Updated:Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/⁠Ben's Instagram: …

This week, Ben sits down with David Stanier to discuss his love of comedy, his greatest advice, and a gong-show crush.Follow David:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/davidstanier0/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidStanierTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davestanierYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidAStanierKeep Updated:Podcast Instagram: …

This week, Ben sits down with the future king of clowning, Casey Filips. They talk all things, from their love of international comedy to a surprise party gone wrong.Follow Casey:Instagram - @caseyfilipsOR Check out his Edinburgh show 'Long Distance Roommates'Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: ⁠@diedhardpodBen's Instagram: ⁠@ofmiceand.benGet in touch:…

Recorded 8.2.23 Andrew Padula Music Producer/DJ/Entrepreneur from Melbourne, Australia . We have a chat about what makes Andrew tick and how music influences his life!By Filip Konikowski / Andrew Padula

Ed Bechervaise is an Australian Artist(Unwell Bunny)/Art Director/Conceptual creative strategic thinker, we had the opportunity to sit down and discuss how Ed uses deep imagination to motivate audiences, create strategies and drive conceptual output that is progressive and higher purpose-driven. He's held leadership roles and helped to build creati…

This week, Ben sits down with Tegan Marlow to discuss a gig full of tension.Follow Tegan:Instagram - @tegan.marlowOr check out her Femmes and Thems comedy nightsKeep Updated:Podcast Insta - @diedhardpod Ben's Instagram - @ofmiceand.benGet in touch: [email protected]

This week, Ben sits down with Steve Bugeja (comedian, actor, writer, co-creator of Buffering with Iain Stirling) to discuss his best advice, his comedy origins, and his nana’s coffee club gig.Follow Steve:stevebugeja.com (tickets to his Edinburgh show, available here)Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diedhardpod/Ben's Instag…

This week, Ben sits down with James Crook to discuss his best advice, his comedy origins, and the time he died on stage in Flanagan’s Apple, Liverpool… and offended the Swedes.Follow James:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counterfeitcrooky/?hl=enThe Laughiȩnda Comedy Club: https://www.facebook.com/Laughienda/Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: ⁠htt…

This week, Ben sits down with comedian, Jon Pearson, and discusses his best advice, his comedy origins and how he lost an audience in the first minute.Follow Jon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnyp_comic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnyp_comicTwitter: https://twitter.com/jonnyp_comicKeep Updated:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram…

This week, Ben sits down with the host of Confessions, Sam Petersen, and discusses the Melbourne Comedy Festival and how his worst gig ruined a whole Trivia Night.Follow Sam:Confessions Website: https://confessionsthepodcast.com/Confessions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions/id1387714787Keep Updated:Podcast Instagram: ⁠https…

One thing in life is certain... Everyone dies on stage.Join comedian, Ben Owen, as he sits down with some of your favourite comedians and fellow comedy new-comers to dissect their worst performances and the lessons they've learned along the way.The first 8:Sam PetersenJon PearsonJames CrookSteve BegejaDavid StanierDoug CarterAndrew MarshHenry Micha…

Jeff Kerkove is truly a legend of bikepack racing. Jeff and his friends were racing bikes offroad in extreme and unique ways before the words "Gravel racing" and "Bikepacking" were commonplace in the cycling world. In this conversation, we dive into Jeff's start in the 12/24 hour mountain bike race scene, a 14 year battle with finishing the Colorad…

We couldn't think of a better way to kick off 2023 than with a multi-time world champion. Our guest for episode 26 is two-time 24hr Time Trial World Champion Meaghan Hackinen. Meaghan had an absolutely massive 2022 season: competing in The Transcontinental No8, setting a new fastest known time while taking the win at The Big Lonely, and then winnin…

In this final episode of 2022, Ezra and Andrew sit down for a rather informal and rambling wrap up of the past year. They discuss their own personal highs and lows from the past racing season. Talk about the current state and future of The Bikepack Racing Podcast. And go on more than a few tangents into other bikepacking related topics. Hopefully t…

For episode 24, we have our first recurring guest of the podcast. Back in May, Lauren Brownlee sat down in Ezra's van to chat after a victory at Ride/Race Across Arizona and then a podium finish at Pinyons and Pines Bikepacking Race. You can listen to that conversation in episode 9. This conversation picks up where we left off as we discuss Lauren'…