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Choose the Hard Way
Colin Allred - NFL, Congress, the Senate Race - United States of Sweat - with Andrew Vontz & Jonathan Kaplan
Former NFL linebacker & Texas Congressman Colin Allred joins hosts Andrew Vontz & Jonathan Kaplan on United States of Sweat, presented by Choose the Hard Way. Allred played at Baylor and for the Tennessee Titans before a neck injury ended his NFL career. He went on to earn a law degree from Berkeley, work in the Obama administration, and win a U.S. House seat in 2018. After a close Senate race in 2024, he's back on the campaign trail, running again to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Allred talks about the mindset it takes...
2025-11-12
51 min
Choose the Hard Way
Colin Allred - NFL, Congress, the Senate Race - United States of Sweat - with Andrew Vontz & Jonathan Kaplan
Former NFL linebacker & Texas Congressman Colin Allred joins hosts Andrew Vontz & Jonathan Kaplan on United States of Sweat, presented by Choose the Hard Way. Allred played at Baylor and for the Tennessee Titans before a neck injury ended his NFL career. He went on to earn a law degree from Berkeley, work in the Obama administration, and win a U.S. House seat in 2018. After a close Senate race in 2024, he's back on the campaign trail, running again to represent Texas in the U.S. Senate. Allred talks about the mindset it takes...
2025-11-12
51 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Is Modern Training Extending Riders' Careers?
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better go through what they were thankful for during the 2024 season, and what they want to see in 2025, over the holiday week.Beyond the Peloton newsletter's 2025 GC Contender TiersTry The Better Lab todayThis episode is supported by buycycle, the largest global marketplace for pre-owned bikes. Listen to the podcast for a special offer from our friends at buycycle. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...
2024-11-29
1h 08
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
On the Ground at Rouleur Live: Pidcock's Unexpected Comments & More
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better check in from the Rouleur Live event in London, breaking down Tom Pidcock's surprising comments about his Ineos team from his recent interview, and much more.Beyond the Peloton newsletter's 2024 Rider RankingsTry The Better Lab todayThis episode is supported by buycycle, the largest global marketplace for pre-owned bikes. Listen to the podcast for a special offer from our friends at buycycle. This is a public episode...
2024-11-16
41 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Remco Rumors & More Pidcock/Ineos Drama
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab sit down to catch up on some of the latest news in pro cycling, including the on-going drama at Ineos, rumors that Remco Evenepoel turned down at 10 million euro contract at RedBull-Bora, and much more. Beyond the Peloton newsletter's 2024 Rider RankingsTry The Better Lab todayThis episode is supported by buycycle, the largest global marketplace for pre-owned bikes. Listen to the podcast for a special offer from our friends at...
2024-11-08
39 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
How LTGP & SBT GRVL's 2025 Changes Will Affect the American Race Scene
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab discuss what the recent changes to the LifeTime Grand Prix series and SBT GRVLs could mean for America's gravel racing scene before attempting to understand the Ineos/Tom Pidcock/Q36.5 love triangle and touching on a few other recent news items. BTP Newsletter In-Depth BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic T...
2024-10-26
49 min
Autsaid - Gravel Podcast
Race Report Life Time Grand Prix 2024
We take a deep dive into what happened at this year's Life Time Grand Prix. Thomas and Andrew Vontz (podcast host 'Choose the Hard Way') talk about the highlights of this year's series - which riders made their mark and what impact the new prize money system will have on the series. Autsaid Website & ShopInstagram:Thomas EulerAndrew VontzAutsaid
2024-10-23
1h 11
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Gravel Racing's Future & Tom Pidcock's Public Spat With Ineos
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab discuss last weekend's World Gravel Championships and what Mathieu van der Poel's victory on the fast course tells us about the future of the discipline before breaking down the end of the road season with Saturday's Il Lombardia and the quickly unraveling relationship between Tom Pidcock and his Ineos team. BTP In-Depth World RR Championship BreakdownListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de F...
2024-10-11
1h 07
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Breaking Down Tadej Pogačar's WC RR Performance & WC Gravel Predictions
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab break down Tadej Pogačar's stunning ride to win the World Road Race Championships in Zürich, Switzerland, before previewing the upcoming World Gravel Championships in Leuven, Belgium.BTP In-Depth World RR Championship BreakdownListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/Android/Web)Hit up Andrew (@vontz) on Twitter/X & Spencer (@spencersoward) on Threads with y...
2024-10-04
43 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
WC Road Race Preview & Highlights from Pogačar's Recent Interview
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab discuss a few enlightening details Tadej Pogačar revealed in his recent interview with Dr. Peter Attia before previewing the upcoming World Championships.BTP In-Depth Daily Vuelta a España BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/Android/Web)Hit up Andrew (@vontz) on Twitter/X & Spencer (@spencersoward) on Threads with your questions, opinio...
2024-09-28
1h 26
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Vuelta a España Recap & Canadian One-Days Preview
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab discuss Primož Roglič's impressive record-tying overall victory at the Vuelta a España and the future of Grand Tour GC racing before touching on the upcoming Canadian one-day races and the latest from the world of gravel racing.BTP In-Depth Daily Vuelta a España BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/Android/Web...
2024-09-13
55 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Vuelta a España Check-In: How is Equipo Kern Pharma Outperforming WorldTour Teams?
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab break down the ongoing Vuelta a España, how a small second-division team is better at finding talent than Ineos, and if Primož Roglič will win his fourth career overall title.BTP In-Depth Daily Vuelta a España BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/Android/Web)Hit up Andrew (@vontz) on Twitter/X & Sp...
2024-09-07
48 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
SBT GRVL Debrief & Vuelta Check-In
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab discuss Andrew's weekend on the ground at SBT GRVL before checking in on the Vuelta a España, which has been turned on its head after Ben O'Connor's long-range raid on Stage 6 has him in the race lead with a sizable five-minute margin. BTP In-Depth Daily Vuelta a España BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tra...
2024-08-23
51 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
SBT GRVL Live Show!
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab call in from the ground at the SBT GRVL event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. They break down the event's impact and design before taking a Q&A from the crowd and tackling a few topical racing and training topics.BTP In-Depth Daily Vuelta a España BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/Android/W...
2024-08-17
1h 09
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Olympics Wrap-Up & Vuelta a España Predictions
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab break down a few takeaways from recent Olympic road race and track events before looking at the key contenders and course details from the upcoming Vuelta a España. At the end of the show, they unveil the podcast's first meet-and-greet/Q&A event, which will happen on Thursday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, before the SBT GRVL event.BTP In-Depth Daily Vuelta a España BreakdownsListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is se...
2024-08-14
57 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
TdF Final Stage Reaction & Jayco-Alula’s Matt White
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab call in from the finish line of the Tour de France’s final stage in Nice to break down Tadej Pogačar’s sixth stage victory that capped off his overwhelmingly dominant overall Tour title before Spencer sits down with Jayco-AlUla Director of High Performance & Racing Matt White (25:15) to discuss his team’s Tour and how they continue to punch above their weight in an era of ballooning team budgets.BTP In-Depth Daily Tour de France Stage BreakdownsLis...
2024-07-21
35 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
TdF Check-In: Tadej Pogačar Is Here to Make History, Not Friends
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab discuss Tadej Pogačar dominant performance to win Stage 19 of the Tour de France, where he dropped his major GC rivals and mowed down Matteo Jorgenson on a stage where Visma-Lease a Bike thought they could turn the tables on him. Before signing off, Spencer gives his first-hand account of the final time trial after a recon ride, and they break down the remaining two stages and debate if the time trial finish in Nice is a good or b...
2024-07-19
1h 21
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
TdF Check-In: Breaking Down Tadej Pogačar's Historic Climbing Performances
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab break down last weekend's scorching climbing performances in the Pyrenees and take stock of where things stand at the Tour de France as things heat up in the third week. BTP In-Depth Daily Tour de France BreakdownsGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/An...
2024-07-18
59 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
TdF Check-In: GC Speculation & Gravel Stage Debate
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab welcome on Jonathan Kaplan of the RIDING WITH podcast and newsletter to discuss the past week at the Tour de France, including how the GC is shaping up and debating if gravel stages belong at the Tour de France, as well as the impact Stage 9’s trip off-road has had on the race. BTP In-Depth Daily Tour de France BreakdownsGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way...
2024-07-10
1h 19
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Tour de France Check-In: Is Tadej Pogačar Getting Enough Respect for His Early Time Gains?
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast/The Better Lab break down the opening few stages of the Tour de France before diving deep into the emergence of a few interesting stage-winning tactics and asking if Tadej Pogačar is being underrated and disrespected as a potential overall winner after some impressive early time gains.BTP In-Depth Daily Tour de France BreakdownsGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every t...
2024-07-04
53 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
2024 Tour de France Preview: Is the GC Already Over?
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down the route and contenders for the upcoming Tour de France before diving deep on a few recent news topics on the eve of the sport's biggest race.BTP In-Depth Tour de France Preview NewsletterGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app (iPhone/Android/Web)Hit...
2024-06-28
57 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Tour de France Unchained Episodes 4-8 & UAE Dominance
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down UAE's dominance at last week's Tour de Suisse and what it could mean for the upcoming Tour de France (26:25) before discussing the last half of the Netflix Tour de France Unchained documentary.BTP In-Depth Tour de Suisse Breakdown NewsletterGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Tour de France with the fantastic Tour Tracker app...
2024-06-21
1h 07
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Recent Racing Updates & Tour de France Unchained Episodes 1-3
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down the recent racing action, from last weekend's Tulsa Tough Critériums to what the Critérium du Dauphiné told us about the Tour de France, before getting into some of the major takeaways at the Tour de Suisse and (38:00) unpacking the first three Episodes of the Netflix Tour de France Unchained show.BTP In-Depth Race Breakdown NewsletterGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is...
2024-06-14
1h 25
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Unbound Breakdown & Dauphiné Check-In
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast unpack the action and bigger-picture questions from the recent Unbound Gravel race before digging into the ongoing Critérium du Dauphiné (48:03) and what it can tell us about the current status and viability of Tour de France GC hopefuls like Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič.BTP In-Depth Race Breakdown NewsletterGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every twist and turn of the 2024 Crit...
2024-06-08
1h 21
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Giro Reflections, TdF Predictions & Unbound Thoughts w/Benji Naesen
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast welcome back Lanterne Rouge podcast co-host/YouTuber Benji Naesen to get his thoughts on the European invasion at the upcoming Unbound Gravel race, Tadej Pogačar's dominance at the Giro d'Italia and how and if anyone can challenge him at the Tour de France, before diving deep on theoretical race tactics and differing views on the best way to challenge a stronger GC rival. BTP In-Depth Giro d'Italia BreakdownGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscription
2024-05-31
1h 47
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Giro d'Italia Check-In w/Scott McGill
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast welcome back pro cyclist Scott McGill of the Project Echelon Racing project to catch up on his last two seasons, discuss his success at racing a rare mixed US-European schedule, his preferred hoagie packing method for long-haul flight fueling, as well as his thoughts on the ongoing Giro d'Italia (22:00), and his goals for the upcoming US road nationals and the remainder of the season.BTP In-Depth Daily Giro d'Italia BreakdownsGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium...
2024-05-14
1h 19
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Giro d'Italia 2024: Why Has the Racing Been so Good In the Opening Few Stages?
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down the opening five stages of the Giro d'Italia and why the racing has been so unusually exciting. They discuss whether Tadej Pogačar already has the GC competition won, how Geraint Thomas continues to improve as he ages, and whether pure sprinting is dead in modern cycling. BTP In-Depth Liège-Bastogne-Liège Breakdown Get access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscriptionListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way PodcastBTP is seamlessly following every...
2024-05-09
45 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Giro d'Italia 2024 Preview w/Jonathan Kaplan
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter and Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast are joined by the RIDING WITH newsletter/podcast creator Jonathan Kaplan to preview the start list and course for this weekend's upcoming Giro d'Italia, and go into the main storylines, including whether anyone can possibly beat Tadej Pogačar, how the GC battle will play out, and which currently low-profile riders could breakout during the race.Read Jonathan's RIDING WITH NewsletterGet in-depth race breakdowns with the BTP newsletterListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way Podcast
2024-05-03
43 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Riley Sheehan on the Spring Classics, Altitude Camps & Goals for the Rest of His 2024 Season
With regular co-host Andrew Vontz away on an in-depth investigative assignment, Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter sits down with Israel-Premier Tech rider Riley Sheehan (12:40) to discuss his breakout Classics season, his current tenure at a high altitude camp, how pro riders and teams optimize their training and nutrition, why his IPT team is having such a strong start to 2024 and what he wants to accomplish during the rest of his neo-pro season.BTP In-Depth 2024 Amstel Gold BreakdownGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscription This is...
2024-04-18
1h 07
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Riley Sheehan on the spring Classics, altitude camps & goals for the rest of his 2024 season
With regular co-host Andrew Vontz away on an in-depth investigative assignment, Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter sits down with Israel-Premier Tech rider Riley Sheehan (12:40) to discuss his breakout Classics season, his current tenure at a high altitude camp, how pro riders and teams optimize their training and nutrition, why his IPT team is having such a strong start to 2024 and what he wants to accomplish during the rest of his neo-pro season.BTP In-Depth 2024 Amstel Gold BreakdownGet access to ad-free episodes with a BTP premium subscription This is a public episode. If...
2024-04-18
1h 07
Wake. Dad. Drink. Repeat.
Jumping In The Deep End with Dr. Scott Frey
I first met Dr. Scott Frey when editing an episode of Choose The Hard Way hosted by Andrew Vontz and was immediately drawn to his story. Scott is an award-winning scientist, mentor, husband, father, and lifelong endurance athlete with over 30 years of experience at the forefront of research on the relationship between the human brain, our thoughts, and behaviors. Today, Scott joins me to discuss the lessons he has learned from parenting his children and stepchildren, how he approached raising his kids with an openness to diversity, and the challenges of navigating te...
2023-12-17
54 min
Beyond the Peloton Podcast
Riley Sheehan on His Breakout 2023 Season & Future Goals
Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast sit down with recent Paris-Tours winner Riley Sheehan to discuss his breakout 2023 season, which saw him rise from a US-based criterium racer to winning a major professional European race. They also talk about his newly signed three-year deal with the Israel-Premier Tech team, how his life has changed over the last few months, and his goals for the 2024 season and beyond.Get in-depth race breakdowns with the BTP newsletterListen to Andrew's Choose the Hard Way...
2023-11-28
1h 21