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The Good FightAbigail Marsh on PsychopathsAbigail Marsh is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Abigail Marsh explore what to do if a child you know might be psychopathic, whether psychopathy is linked to charisma and success, and how to protect yourself.
Wondering if you or a loved one might be a psychopath? Take the quiz!
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Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community
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2025-12-021h 13
The Good FightAbigail Marsh on PsychopathsAbigail Marsh is a professor in the Department of Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Georgetown University.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Abigail Marsh explore what to do if a child you know might be psychopathic, whether psychopathy is linked to charisma and success, and how to protect yourself.
Wondering if you or a loved one might be a psychopath? Take the quiz!
If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone.
Email: leonora.barclay@pe...
2025-12-021h 17
Pops on HopsAdult Beverages (Katy Perry and Urban South Brewery)Barry and Abigail discuss Teenage Dream by Katy Perry and sample West Coast Pilsner, Carnival Time, and Groovy Juice from Urban South Brewery in New Orleans, Louisiana.Learn more about terpenes in hops!Abigail attended Katy Perry’s Play residency in Las Vegas in 2022 (with F.O.T.P. Alison Sigalow!).Barry heard that California Gurls was a response to Empire State of Mind by JAY-Z and Alicia Keys (although at first he remembered New York State of Mind by Billy Joel). Abigail, in turn, had always thought of it as Katy Perry’s Ba...
2025-09-051h 53
Wheel TalkThe impact of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift continues to spreadThis week on the podcast, Matt de Neef, Georgie Howe, and Iris Slappendel join Abby Mickey to talk about some of the biggest stories from the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. From the massive increase in viewership to where the top riders of this year's Tour go from here. There is far too much to talk about from this year's edition.
2025-08-121h 09
Unveiling the Legends: Dolls of the 60s & 70sTammi Terrell: Sweetheart of Motown “She knew who she was at a young age. She was able to pick herself up, dust herself off, and literally keep going no matter what cards were dealt to her.” - Ludie Montgomery, about her big sister Tammi TerrellShe was alive for just 24 years, but Tammi’s voice is immortal in pop music history. Her songs with Marvin Gaye have been sampled by Amy Winehouse, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Method Man and Mary J. Blige, and The Notorious B.I.G. When her fans are the greats, you know she was great herself! Tammi’s irrepr...
2025-03-0755 min
The Album FilesMatt//Ceres, Drag It Down on You"I came across Ceres’ 2016 album Drag It Down on You by accident. The Spotify algorithm thought I’d like it, and I did. A lot. Ever since I heard the raucous drums that kickstart Happy in Your Head, this album has been one I’ve returned to often and always enjoyed. It’s heavy, it’s dark, and it’s raw, but it’s also a thing of great beauty – guitars and drums hit hard, as do the lyrics, and the vocal melodies are frequently sublime. An underrated gem of an album." - Matt
Thank you so muc...
2024-11-2543 minThe Album FilesIain//Arooj Aftab, Night Reign"Arooj Aftab's most recent album, Night Reign, is a fascinating merging of styles with the Pakistani-American singer's breathtaking voice floating over the top of it. Something about Aftab's work has really struck a chord with me and I was excited to share it with the rest of the crew – to see whether Abby and Matt were able to find the beauty in this haunting music." - Iain
Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Album Files! We will return in two weeks to discuss Matt's pick: 'Drag It Down on You...
2024-09-1652 min
Pops on HopsThe Rise and Fall of the Chapel Monks (Chappell Roan and Barrel of Monks Brewing)Barry and Abigail discuss The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan and sample Single in Savannah, Abbey Terno, and Three Fates from Barrel of Monks Brewing in Boca Raton, Florida.
Read more about how Chappell Roan spent 7 years becoming an overnight success.
Listen to Good Luck, Babe!
Watch the music video for Red Wine Supernova.
Watch Chappell’s performances on The Late Show and The Tonight Show.
Learn about the theory that Chappell is referencing Miss Piggy in her looks.
Barry shared a ma...
2024-08-091h 49The Album FilesAbby//Last Dinner Party, Prelude to Ecstasy"From the moment I heard My Lady of Mercy I knew 'The Last Dinner Party' was a band I wanted to introduce to this podcast. The over-the-top, grandiose, almost theatrical nature of the band, not just their music but also their overall aesthetic, was attractive from the first music video and the story behind the band and the rapid trajectory of their last two years makes the whole picture all the more impressive. When I'd finally heard the whole album there was no doubt in my mind I would pitch it, it was only a matter of when."...
2024-06-2652 minThe Album FilesBonus!//Taylor Swift, The Tortured Poets Department: The AnthologyYes, we were supposed to talk about The Last Dinner Party's Prelude to Ecstasy this week, but we couldn't stop listening to Taylor Swift's new album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.
Don't worry, we'll be back to our regular episodes next time! For now, please enjoy this bonus episode that could have lasted another 54 minutes.
2024-05-081h 08The Album FilesBonus!//Lizzy McAlpine, Older"Lizzy McAlpine’s sophomore album, ‘Five Seconds Flat’, was one of the first albums we reviewed here at The Album Files. It made an immediate impression on all of us and has been an album we’ve come back to again and again in the year and a bit since. So when she released her third album, ‘Older’, earlier this month, we knew we had to get together and talk about it." - Matt
We will be back next week with a regularly scheduled (what does that even mean with us) episode. Thank you for listenin
2024-04-2455 minThe Album FilesMatt//Neutral Milk Hotel, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"Neutral Milk Hotel’s second and final album, In the Aeroplane Over the Sea (1998), is an indie rock cult classic, a weird and wonderful journey through the mind of a reclusive genius, and an album that’s as provocative as it is intriguing. Sonically it’s rough and unpolished; lyrically it’s largely impenetrable and often unsettling. Ultimately, this is a fascinating and important piece of art and one that’s deserving of all the attention it’s received in the past quarter century." - Matthew
Thank you so much for listening to this episode of t...
2024-04-181h 01Wheel TalkSpecial: Alison Jackson and the Making of a MonumentOne year after her historic win at Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift Alison Jackson sits down with Abby Mickey to relive the day and the months leading up to her victory. The two discuss the plan going into the race, and how Jackson manifested her own destiny prior to winning the Hell of the North. Find the full written piece on EscapeCollective.com.
2024-04-031h 26Wheel TalkMilliseconds make the differenceAnother great episode this week with Abby Mickey, Loren Rowney and Gracie Elvin.They talked about Classic Brugge-De Panne and Gent-Wevelgem, specifically SD Worx-Protime’s tactics and the sprint finish where Lotte Kopecky made the difference for Lorena Wiebes.In order to really pick apart the sprint finish on Sunday they watched it live while recording. If you’d like to join in you can find the video we watched here.
2024-03-2659 minThe Album FilesIain//Bon Iver, For Emma, Forever Ago"Before the Taylor Swift and Kanye West collabs, Bon Iver's debut album is an insular, inward-looking reflection on its frontman Justin Vernon, originally intended as a demo before going on to sell in its hundreds of thousands and birthing a new generation of singer-songwriter. It's a fascinating record not just because of what it says but what it doesn't - and the considerable mythology behind it." -Iain
Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Album Files! We will be back in two weeks to discuss Matt's pick: In the Aeroplane...
2024-03-0949 min
Nonprofit SnapCastMichigan Healthcare Freedom, with Abigail NobelAbigail Nobel checks in with the SnapCast again to talk about Systemic Healthcare problems, opportunities in state health policy, and current MHF initiatives.
We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.
We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
2024-03-0520 minThe Album FilesAlt-J, Camp Cope, and Japanese BreakfastFor this episode, we asked our listeners for their suggestions of albums that are worth listening to. The three that we landed on were Japanese Breakfast's Jubilee (suggested by Escape Collective member jlb1705), Alt-J's An Awesome Wave (suggested by Brooke Lendvay), and Camp Cope's How to Socialise and Make Friends (suggested by Andy Gerrie).
We had a blast listening to all three and as always are super grateful you all listen to this podcast, it means the world to us.
We will be back in two weeks to discuss Iain...
2024-02-241h 03The Album FilesAbby//Green Day, American Idiot"Apart from that I love it, and in a lot of ways it was the first album that I fell in love with without influence from my family, it also feels weirdly “too close” in the current political climate. John Colapinto of Rolling Stone wrote about the album that it "gives voice to the disenfranchised suburban underclass of Americans who feel wholly unrepresented by the current leadership of oilmen and Ivy Leaguers, and who are too smart to accept the "reality" presented by news media who sell the government's line of fear and warmongering." And If that’s not the wor...
2024-02-091h 05The Album FilesMatt//Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell"Meat Loaf’s ‘Bat out of Hell’ holds a special place in my heart. It’s an album I grew up listening to and one that, decades later, still delights me every time I put it on. It’s an album that has everything from nine-minute self-contained mini rock operas, all the way across the spectrum to the most beautiful ballads you’re likely to hear. It’s a wild and bombastic ride and one that, almost 50 years since it was released, still has plenty to offer the listener." - Matt
Thank you so much for liste...
2024-01-1150 minThe Album FilesOne Year of Album Files!For our final episode of the year, we revealed our Wrapped/Replay/Iain's concoction of music to each other. Matt broke down all the stats from our albums throughout the year, and we talked about some albums we are excited about in 2024.
Our next episode coming in January will feature Matt's pick of Bat Out of Hell, the debut album by Meat Loaf.
For a playlist of music we mentioned check out our Spotify here.
2023-12-311h 04The Album FilesIain//There Will Be Fireworks, Summer Moon"The Scottish group There Will Be Fireworks is one of the less well-known artists we've covered on the podcast, working without a label and juggling the demands of day-jobs and lives outside of music. Summer Moon, the band's third album – and first in a decade – made an enormous impression on me when it was released in November and I've spent the last few weeks with the band's skilful blend of indie rock, post-rock, emo and folk. At its core, I think it's a hugely emotionally resonant listen, grappling with nostalgia for the past and hope for the future." - Iain
2023-12-151h 17The Album FilesAbby//Lana Del Rey, Born To Die"Lana Del Rey, in my opinion, changed female-led pop in the music industry with her release of Born To Die in 2012. Listening to it now, you can hear how she influenced a handful of today's biggest pop stars and even though the album has some...flaws....I still enjoy listening to it today. Personally, I discovered Del Rey when the rest of the world did- via YouTube. Her whole aesthetic captivated a 21-year-old Abby and became part of my personality. I was really excited to put this album before Matt and Iain to see what they thought of an...
2023-11-291h 08
Rat GirlsFriendship Breakups in the House of MouseIn this episode, we nibble on friendship breakups, Disney adults, Mickey and Minnie calling it quits, sexual awakenings, childhood crushes, supportive female friendships, the birds and the bees, Usher Baby, if it's chicken or fish, Target's dressing room lighting, Britney's memoir, and more.
2023-11-2144 min
DIS UnlimitedWhat Went Wrong at Jollywood Nights vs. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas PartyDisney Jollywood Nights had its debut over the weekend and was a bit of a disaster, meanwhile, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party kicked off without a hitch, so is it just years of experience at Magic Kingdom that make its party better, or is Disney's Hollywood Studios doomed when it comes to special parties?Thank you to our Platinum and Diamond Patreon Tier Supporters!Stuart A, Ross C, Diana C, Miguel B, David P, Bret C, Jackie, David D, Renee D, John O, Keith E, Luke, Johanna J, Mary Jo M, Colleen B, Fiona...
2023-11-141h 15The Album FilesMatt//Kendrick Lamar, good kid, m.A.A.d city"The journey that Kendrick Lamar takes us on with this album is one that, for me at least, was unsettling to begin with. His lived experience is worlds away from mine, and listening to this album felt like I was stepping into a world where I didn’t belong. But in time I’ve come to appreciate that experience – this is a fascinating glimpse into a different universe, fashioned with great care and craftsmanship, and an album that rewards repeat (and attentive) listens." - Matt
Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the...
2023-11-0950 minThe Album FilesIain // Alcest, Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde"In 2007, the little-known French band Alcest released an album that would go on to be one of the founding texts of an entire genre, blackgaze. A melding of black metal and shoegaze, this album - Souvenirs d'un autre monde - is, 15 years later, still surprising in its delicacy and beauty, filled with childhood visions of fairy kingdoms. It was a gateway into a whole new musical world for me, so I was excited to take The Album Files on this journey." -Iain
In this episode, we also discuss Bad Winds Blow, the album Matt a...
2023-10-281h 00The Album FilesAbby // Griff, One Foot In Front Of The OtherDon't miss Matt's new music! Matt and his brother Ash recently released their album Bad Winds Blow. Together they are called Brineheart and you can find the album on all streaming platforms. The story behind it is pretty cool, Matt talks a little about it at the top of this episode but we will definitely be diving into it more in the next one.
"Griff is one of those new artists on the scene that you can't get enough of. When I first saw her perform at the Brit awards in 2021 I was blown...
2023-10-141h 00The Album FilesMatt // Post Malone, Austin"Most musicians evolve as they mature, shedding the trappings of their earlier work to venture out in search of new challenges, and new sounds. Few popular artists embody this journey quite like Post Malone. After breaking out in the mid-2010s as part of the Soundcloud hip-hop movement, Malone’s more recent works show him embracing a wide array of influences, not just those that sparked his earliest releases. His latest album, “Austin”, shows just how far he’s come from those early hip-hop stylings. Sure, the hip-hop flavours are still there at times, but this is a more of a pop...
2023-09-2955 minThe Album FilesIain // The War on Drugs, I Don't Live Here Anymore"After really enjoying a couple of albums by The War on Drugs, their latest didn't really connect for me in quite the same way, for reasons I couldn't really put my finger on - even if all the ingredients seem to be there, from the warm atmospherics to the stirring melodies. So instead of sharing an album I loved, I wanted to share one that I liked, to spend more time with it and see if I could change my own mind." -Iain
Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the...
2023-09-1456 minThe Album FilesWe're Back!//Taylor Swift, Speak Now (Taylor's Version)For our first episode back we dust off the cobwebs by chatting about what we've been listening to over the break before diving into Taylor Swift's Speak Now (Taylor's Version).
Thank you so much for listening to the Album Files podcast! In the next episode, we will chat about Iain's latest pick I Don't Live Here Anymore by The War on Drugs.
What we've been listening to lately...
Matt: Carly Rae Jepsen - I Really Like You, Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation, Prince - P...
2023-08-311h 15
Fandom Made Me with Sabrina CartanAbigail Disney on Disney Fan Activism and the Labor MovementAward-winning filmmaker, philanthropist, and social activist Dr. Abigail Disney joins host Sabrina Cartan to discuss the latest Fandom Forward campaign, Be A Hero, inspired by her latest film on the labor movement at Disney Parks. The two explore the magic of Disney fandom, how Disney fans are uniquely positioned to engage in shareholder activism, and what Bob Iger and his colleagues fail to understand about entertainment consumers in 2023. Abigail shares what the Disney brand and characters mean to her as a granddaughter of Roy Disney and grandniece of Walt Disney, plus how Lynda Carter's iconic portrayal of Wonder Woman...
2023-08-0147 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes Stage 8: C'est finiOne final episode from the ground of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift with Abby and Matt (plus a cameo from a familiar voice or two). Plus, final audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Georgia Williams (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health), Ella Wyllie (Lifeplus Wahoo), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), and Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-3157 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes Stage 7: A day to rememberAbby and Matt report from atop the Col du Tourmalet, surrounded by fans, while watching the women make history.Hear audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Sara Poidevin (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), and Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-3052 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes Stage 6: A close oneAbby, Matt and Kate report on the sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. It was a particularly exciting finale with a worthy winner. And get ready for stage 7, the famous Col du Tourmalet. Hear audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health, Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Ella Wyllie (Lifeplus Wahoo), and Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2853 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes Stage 5: We need ice socks stat!Abby and Matt again are able to rope in Iris Slappendel to chat about the fifth stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! And what a stage it was, with a surprise winner, and some more interesting maneuvers from SD Worx. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Hear from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, and Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2754 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes Stage 4: What. A. Stage!Abby and Matt are back from Rodez to chat about the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. It was quite the day with a lot of interesting attempts from the GC favourites and some dreams come true for the stage winner. Hear from breakaway champions Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek) and Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health, plus from Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, and Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2646 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes stage 3: Check mateAbby, Matt and Kate check in from the ground of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift stage 3. Abby also chatted with Iris Slappendel on the finish line after her day on the moto. Plus hear from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla), and Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2542 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes stage 2: A very slippery dayAbby and Matt are joined on the ground by Kate Wagner fresh off the men's Tour. They talk about a tough day for the women from Clermont-Ferrand to Mauriac, with a fun little climb to finish off the stage. Tune in for audio diaries from Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), Ella Wyllie (Lifeplus Wahoo), Vittoria Guazzini (FDJ-Suez), Ashleigh Moolman Pasio (AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, Jess Allen (Jayco-AlUla), and Audrey Cordon-Ragot (Human Powered Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2443 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes Daily Stage 1: Only the beginningAbby and Matt are on the ground in Clermont-Ferrand for the start of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and they are joined by Iris Slappendel to talk the first stage of the race. Including audio diaries from inside the peloton with Ashleigh Moolman Pasio, Veronica Ewers, Vittoria Guazzini, Audrey Cordon-Ragot, Ella Wyllie and Jess Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2346 minWheel TalkTour de France Femmes preview with Amanda SprattLidl-Trek's Amanda Spratt joins Abby and Matt to preview the eight stages of the upcoming Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. A written preview can be found here, plus keep an eye on EscapeCollective.com all week for daily previews of each stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1953 minWheel TalkA very extensive Giro Donne recapStrap in Wheel Talk listeners this one is....long. Matt and Loren are back with Abby to chat all the biggest stories from the Giro Donne and they are joined by a special guest and friend of the pod Matilda (Tils) Raynolds. They talk about this being Annemiek's final Giro, what that means for the future, how the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has changed the Giro and more. Hear from Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx), Sarah Roy (Cayon//SRAM) and Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla) plus some really special audio diaries from Iris Slappendel...
2023-07-101h 46Wheel TalkGiro Donne stage 9: Time for some gelatoThe final episode of the Giro Donne ended with a bang. Abby and Hannah are here to chat about it, along with some audio diaries from Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla), Sarah Roy (Canyon//SRAM), Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek) (sorry for the audio on this one!) and Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB). The regular Wheel Talk podcast will return soon with a bigger-picture discussion about the Giro and Annemiek's final season. Thank you so much for listening to these daily episodes and to our audio diarists for their time and input! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
2023-07-0929 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 8: We're nearing the end nowIt's the penultimate day of the Giro Donne and Abby and Hannah are here to talk about it, along with some thoughts from Sarah Roy (Canyon//SRAM) on stage 7, Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla) on the rest day, Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek) before the stage and Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB) and Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx) on the stage itself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0826 minWheel TalkGiro Rest Day VibesThere's not much going on at the Giro Donne today, but Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla), Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx) and Veronica Ewers still sent in some thoughts. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0712 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 7: Every day is a GC dayAbby and Hannah again with a stage 7 recap of the 2023 Giro Donne. Plus audio diaries from Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla), and Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0624 minThe Album FilesAbby//First Aid Kit, Palomino"From the first time I heard this album I was obsessed with it. Months after hearing it I found I kept coming back, whenever I was in need of some good vibes. Although it's not as deep as some of the albums Matt and Iain have suggested or as adventurous, I felt there were elements of this album that would spur discussion, but I also hoped this album and First Aid Kit's other would bring others happiness when listening, so mostly I just wanted to force people to hear it. I hope it brightens your day as much as...
2023-07-0649 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 6: This. Sport.Abby and Hannah are back for another chat about the Giro Donne and what happened in the sixth stage. Hear from Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx), Sarah Roy (Cayon//SRAM), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla) and Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0529 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 5: Queen stage dramaAbby and Hannah chat about the fifth stage of the Giro Donne, the Queen stage. It was a bonkers day from start to finish with a surprising outcome. Hear from Lauretta Hanson of Lidl-Trek, Niamh Fisher-Black of SD Worx, and Veronica Ewers of EF Education-TIBCO-SVB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0419 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 4: Take the opportunities whenever you canAbby and Hannah are back to chat stage 4 of the Giro Donne. An exciting stage with some familiar, and new, faces.EF Education-TIBCO-SVB's Veronica Ewers checks in with an audio diary after the stage, as does Lauretta Hanson of Lidl-Trek. Plus hear from Nine Kessler of Jayco-AlUla after the stage and Sarah Roy of Canyon-SRAM after stage 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0320 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 3: Safety concerns and fast finishesHannah Barnes joins Abby once again to discuss the third stage of the 2023 Giro Donne. Hear from inside the Lidl-Trek bus with Lauretta Hanson and from after the finish line with EF Education-TIBCO-SVB's Veronica Ewers and Jayco-AlUla's Nina Kessler. Plus a very raw and honest check in from Niamh Fisher-Black of SD Worx. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0219 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 2: Giro's gunna GiroAbby and Hannah Barnes (Uno-X) get together to chat Giro Donne stage 2, which ended up being a critical day for the general classification. You will also hear from Canyon//SRAM's Sarah Roy, Veronica Ewers of EF Education-TIBCO-SVB, Nina Kessler of Jayco-AlUla and of course Lidl-Trek's Lauretta Hanson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-0124 minWheel TalkGiro Donne Stage 1: The real Giro starts tomorrowAbby is joined by professional rider for Uno-X Hannah Barnes to chat about stage 1 what was supposed to be stage 1 of the Giro Donne. Torrential rain caused the race to be cancelled, but not before half the field tested their legs, and tyres. Niamh Fisher-Black (SD Worx), Veronica Ewers (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB), Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek) and Nina Kessler (Jayco-AlUla) phone in to tell us how things were in the lake on the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-3018 minWheel TalkA very chaotic Giro Donne previewThis week Abby is joined again by Rebecca Charlton and, for the first time on the Wheel Talk Podcast, the one and only Amy Lauren Jones. The three chat about some of the National Championships over the weekend, especially the storming performance form Pfeiffer Georgi, and preview what's to come in the Giro Donne. For a more detailed route preview check out escapecollective.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-271h 27The Album FilesMatt // Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Slow Riot for New Zero Kanada"From the moment I first heard this record (late at night in a dark, suburban lounge room) I was entranced. The beauty and the chaos; the light and shade; the juxtaposition of spoken-word recordings and heartfelt musicianship – 'Slow Riot' still has so much to offer 25 years after it was recorded. More than just about anything else I've heard, this EP is a journey, and a mesmerising one at that."
- Matt
Episode 13 features Abby's pick: First Aid Kit's Palomino.
What we've been listening to lately...
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2023-06-2347 minWheel TalkGotta love a good time trialThis week Abby, Matt and Gracie chat about the women's Tour de Suisse and dive into some listener questions about rider safety and unions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-221h 15Wheel TalkA weekend of controversy in FranceThis week we discuss the controversy at CIC-Tour Féminin International des Pyrénées with a special guest, and the DS for Cynisca Cycling, Gillian Ellsay. Matt also chats with Chloe Hosking about her decision to sue the owners of the B&B Hotels team that fell apart prior to the season. In the episode's second half, we answer a few more of your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-131h 03The Album FilesIain // Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell"Through his vast, diverse discography, I never really felt like I understood Sufjan Stevens – he was an enigmatic figure hidden behind other people’s stories. With his 2015 album Carrie & Lowell, that all changed. The album is a shockingly candid collection of songs about his harrowing upbringing, and the troubled relationship with a mother that would repeatedly abandon him throughout his childhood. This album is remarkable not just for its music, but for its intense humanity – the forgiveness, the longing, the shame, and the acceptance he navigates. This was a surprisingly emotional one for all of us, and I’m glad to put...
2023-06-071h 12Wheel TalkMid-season Q&A Part 1This week Abby, Loren and Gracie answer some listener questions about whether they can sing or prefer to dance, hot pants, SD Worx dominance, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-06-061h 10Wheel TalkThe RideLondon vs. Thüringen problemThis week we chat all about the three days of action at RideLondon Classique, a conversation made even better by the presence of Rebecca Charlton! We also talk about the SD Worx clean sweep at LOTTO Thüringen Ladies Tour and the ongoing WorldTour relegation battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-301h 12The Album FilesAbby // The 1975, Being Funny in a Foreign Language"After a few heavy albums, it felt right to me to pick something I can't help but dance to. I find this album sounds, to me, like a love letter. A plea to put our phones down and connect with the people around us. Plus, Matty Healy's questionable personality on and off the stage I think gives us something a bit extra to talk about." -Abby
Episode 11 features Iain's pick: Sufjan Steven's Carrie & Lowell
What we've been listening to lately...
Matt: Post Malone - Mo...
2023-05-241h 01Wheel TalkVuelta a Burgos closes out the Spanish stage race blockAbby, Matt and Gracie chat about Vuelta a Burgos and why the race was and wasn't boring. Plus, the upcoming RideLondon Classique promises some exciting sprint stages! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-221h 03Wheel TalkA last minute Itzulia GC shake-upAbby and Loren are joined by retired professional cyclist for SD Worx and Canada Karol-Ann Canuel to discuss Itzulia Women. At the end of the episode, Abby catches up with Kasia Niewiadoma to talk about how her season is going, how the level is changing, and what she's targeting this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1658 minWheel TalkEmma Norsgaard feels right at home with MovistarIn between racing La Vuelta Femenina and Itzulia Women former Danish national champion Emma Norsgaard sat down with Abby to chat about why she loves the Spanish team, the truth about being teammates with Annemiek van Vleuten, and why she's adapted her strengths as a rider. For more, check out the written feature on escapecollective.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-1233 minThe Album FilesMatt // Silverchair, Diorama"Few Australian bands were as big as Silverchair in the 1990s and 2000s and no Silverchair album was more important than Diorama. An evolution from the trio's earlier, grungier works, Diorama was a fascinating, meandering journey through a fantastical dreamworld conjured up by frontman-genius Daniel Johns. It's an album that meant a lot to me when it came out, and listening to it again 20 years on, I'm delighted to discover that it holds up remarkably well." - Matt
Episode 10 features Abby's pick: Being Funny in a Foreign Language by The 1975.
2023-05-1059 minWheel TalkWe'll need a minute after La VueltaWoah. What a stage race that was! Abby, Matt and Gracie get together to recap (almost) everything that happened at La Vuelta Femenina. From Realini's first WorldTour win to Vollering's climbing to why we love the G.O.A.T. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-081h 01The Album FilesBonus Episode // The National, First Two Pages of FrankensteinWe are back for a bonus episode about The National's latest album First Two Pages of Frankenstein! You're welcome.
2023-05-0537 minWheel TalkLa Vuelta Femenina Preview with Amanda "Spratty" SprattWe are dropping this week's Wheel Talk Podcast episode a little earlier because La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es kicks off on Monday, May 1 with a TTT in Torrevieja. Amanda Spratt of Trek-Segafredo, who will be racing this week in Spain, joins Loren and Abby to talk about the stages and riders to watch at the race.For a full written piece check out Abby's preview here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-301h 04Wheel TalkMegan Jastrab’s last few years have been a whirlwindOn this bonus episode of the Wheel Talk Podcast, Abby caught up with up-and-coming American talent Megan Jastrab to discuss her years at Team DSM and her experience racing the team pursuit at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while working to graduate from college in four years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-2930 minThe Album FilesIain // Frightened Rabbit, The Midnight Organ FightA warning: This episode discusses suicide.
"Scottish band Frightened Rabbit’s breakout album, Midnight Organ Fight (2008), has had an enduring legacy. It’s been described as 'an album about breaking-up and fucking up', and one of the greatest break-up albums of recent times, and it is that – but there’s much more to it. At its core it’s a showcase of songwriter Scott Hutchison’s self-awareness and journey towards acceptance in the midst of personal turmoil, set to deceptively upbeat indie rock with a heartfelt performance. It’s not always a happy album and it is trail...
2023-04-2655 minWheel TalkAn inevitable yet exciting end to the Spring ClassicsAbby, Matt and Gracie break down the final two races of the Spring Classics and Ardennes week. Both La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège had potentially inevitable winners but kept us on the edge of our seats. Plus, we answer a couple of listener questions and talk about what we've been obsessed with lately (non-cycling related, of course). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-241h 08Wheel TalkAmstel Gold Race live with Brodie ChapmanTrek-Segafredo's Brodie Chapman joins Abby, Loren and Matt de Neef to watch the final 27 km of the Amstel Gold Race. They chat about Brodie's return from injury, the SD Worx "problem" and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-161h 01The Album FilesListener Suggestions // The XX, Neil Young, and Rachel KannThis week we were really excited to feature three albums suggested by listeners! We pulled three albums out of a kid's helmet and each of us picked one to dig into. Hope you enjoy and thank you so much for your suggestions.
Episode 8 features Iain's pick The Midnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit.
What we've been listening to lately...
Matt: 100 gecs - 10,000 Gecs
Iain: Sannhet - So Numb, The Hotelier - Among the Wildflowers, Bleachers - Rollercoaster, Bleachers - I Wanna Get Better
Ab...
2023-04-121h 16Wheel TalkParis-Roubaix Femmes had it allParis-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift had everything. Heartbreak, excitement, frustration and a worthy winner. It had all of us on the edge of our seats or jumping up and down on the sofa. Matt de Neef joins Abby, Loren and Gracie to break down the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-091h 00Wheel TalkCould Paris-Roubaix Femmes be SD Worx undoing?On this bonus episode of the Wheel Talk Podcast Abby and Loren preview the startlist and course for Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift. Plus Abby chats with EF Education-TIBCO-SVB's Alison Jackson and Canyon//SRAM's Maike van der Duin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-0747 minThe Album FilesBonus Episode // boygenius, the recordWe (more accurately Iain and Abby) can't get over the new boygenius album the record that was released on March 31st, so we got together to talk about it.
You can find the film here.
2023-04-0548 minWheel TalkNo stopping SD Worx at FlandersThis week's episode of the Wheel Talk Podcast with Abby, Loren, and Gracie is all about the 2023 edition of Tour of Flanders. It was another dominant ride by SD Worx with a few teams suffering bad luck and some others bad tactics. Plus, there's a lot to look forward to with Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift around the corner so come back on Friday for a special preview episode of the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-0344 minThe Album FilesAbby // Fun., Some Nights"2020 was a transformative year for me in terms of music. In a year when I had a lot of free time I started to dive into new music and the year I really discovered Jack Antonoff. When digging through Jack's history I found Fun., a band he was part of for a few years, and discovered I had heard a few songs but not the whole Some Nights album. I wanted to revisit the album with this podcast and see if it holds up because when I first heard it I thought it was quite amazing." - Abby
2023-03-291h 05Wheel TalkLive with Ellen van DijkIn this super special episode of the Wheel Talk Podcast multi-time ITT World Champion Ellen van Dijk joins Abby and Loren to watch the final 27 km of Gent-Wevelgem live. They chat about Ellen's plans after she has her baby, her interest in directing, and take some listener questions for a live audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-271h 02Wheel TalkThe new Trek-SegafredoThis week on the Wheel Talk Podcast we talk about one of the oldest one-days on the women's calendar Trofeo Alfredo Binda. We dive into the winning team's tactics, and what other teams maybe did wrong. Plus we answer questions about a women's Milan-Sanremo and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2059 min
Wheel TalkWith Veronica EwersFor this bonus episode of the Wheel Talk Podcast Abby sat down with Veronica Ewers of EF Education-TIBCO-SVB to talk about her rapid rise in cycling, the current state of racing in the USA, and normalizing mental health in the sport.You can find the written feature on escapecollective.cc here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-1745 minThe Album FilesMatt // Jackson Jackson, The Fire Is on the Bird“They say not to judge a book by its cover but what about an album? It was the busy, fascinating album cover of Jackson Jackson’s 2007 debut, The Fire is on the Bird, that first caught my attention. The album itself turned out to be one of the most interesting and eclectic recordings I’d ever heard. I’ve enjoyed it ever since, but I know it’s as challenging a record as it is interesting. All of which makes it perfect fodder for discussion on The Album Files.” - Matt
For episode 6 Abby picked Fun.'s Some Nights
2023-03-151h 12
Wheel TalkSD Worx dominates on European soilWelcome to the Wheel Talk Podcast, a podcast breaking down the ins and outs of the Women's WorldTour. Hosted by Abby Mickey, Loren Rowney and Gracie Elvin with special guest Tilda Price. This week we talk about a very snowy, and short, edition of Ronde van Drenthe, a lot of WorldTour racing that we missed out on, plus we answer a few listener questions about Marta Cavalli, Movistar's ability to challenge Trek-Segafredo and SD Worx, and more. Find us on Twitter @thewheeltalkpod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2023-03-131h 18The Album FilesIain // Through the Windowpane"I chose the Guillemots' debut album, Through the Windowpane, for this episode. An eclectic offering from 2006, there's a daring sense of adventure to this, and a personal connection through what it represented to me at the time. It's also a journey – a messy, chaotic and beautiful one." -Iain
Stay up to date and listen to Matt's pick before episode 5: Jackson Jackson's The Fire Is on the Bird
PLUS for episode 7 we will do our first listener-suggested episode! Tweet at us @TheAlbumFiles and let us know what you want us to listen to.
What we'v...
2023-03-011h 09The Album FilesAbby // Little Simz, Sometimes I Might Be IntrovertAbby's pick for episode three is Little Simz's Sometimes I Might Be Introvert and Iain and Matt have some thoughts. And for episode four make sure to listen to Iain's pick Through the Windowpane by Guillemots.
What we've been listening to...
Iain: Conor Oberst - Desert Island Questionnaire, Kate Bush - Cloudbusting, Kate Bush - Breathing, 파란노을 (Parannoul) - After the Magic
Matt: Smashing Pumpkins - ATUM, The Smith Street Band - Life After Football, DOMi & JD Beck
Abby: The 1975 - Being Funny in a Foreign Language, Ed Sheeran - F64, Boyge...
2023-02-151h 07The Album FilesMatt // Lizzy McAlpine five seconds flatFor this week's episode, Matt chose Lizzy McAlpine's five seconds flat. You'll have to listen to the episode so Matt can explain why he didn't hesitate to pick this album as his first for the podcast.
Find us on social media @abimickey, @iaintreloar, and @climbingcyclist and make sure you listen all the way through to catch Abby's pick for episode 3 and listen along with us before the next episode.
2023-02-011h 06
The Album FilesIain // The Weeknd Dawn FMWelcome to The Album Files, a book club-style podcast for music. For each episode, one member will pick an album to listen to. After two weeks we will get together to talk about it...our likes and dislikes, and probably go off on a few random paths along the way. We will announce the next album at the end of each show and would love for you to listen along with us between episodes. For this first episode, Iain Treloar picked The Weeknd's Dawn FM. Thank you to Matt de Neef for the o...
2023-01-1852 min
Florida’s Fourth EstateAbigail Disney tells all in new documentaryIt’s a pretty tall order to live up to when you’re known as the Happiest Place on Earth.Is it just hyperbole or do some people—young and not so young—experience a bit of nirvana topped with pixie dust as soon as they cross the threshold of a Disney theme park and get a glimpse of Mickey and Minnie?Depends on who you ask.On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Dr. Abigail Disney, whose grandfather was Roy Disney and great-uncle was Walt D...
2022-09-1636 min
Kill James Bond!Episode 23.5: StormbreakerIt's time: KJB has finally watched Stormbreaker, the absolute box office failure of an attempt to create a film series based on the young adult Alex Rider novels by Anthony Horowitz.
A british schoolboy must infiltrate the secret base of computer entrepreneur Mickey Rourke and figure out just what da heck is going on- while avoiding the worst jellyfish model this earth has ever known.
And to help them with this task, they've got the irreplaceable Phoebe Roy!
Find Phoebe at
https://twitter.com/prhroy
And listen to 10K Posts...
2021-12-2910 min
Nonprofit SnapCastMichigan Healthcare Freedom with Abigail NobelMickey had a quick conversation with Abigail Nobel, President at Michigan Healthcare Freedom. We get a glimpse of a nonprofit in startup mode, and we talk about their upcoming fundraiser, a virtual 5K completed over the course of a month: https://mihealthfreedom.org/5k/
We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.
We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
2021-10-1312 min
Project SpiralFadwa, Tiara & Mickey: How to be an Intersectional ActivistWhat does it actually mean to speak out? How can Gen Z shape activism to be more inclusive and intersectional? Hear our first out of two episodes with members of the Youth Council of The Door, a New-York based organization that empowers young people to reach their potential. In this episode, Fadwa Yousef, Tiara Tillery and Mickey Zheng give their perspective on what it means to be at the crossroads of multiple identities. We talk about the buying and selling of truth, how to take first steps as an activist, evaluating the risks of activism, and how to question the...
2021-05-281h 02Wheel TalkThis Isn't Goodbye...A little piece of my new show, the Voxwomen Insider powered by Canyon! Follow is on iTunes or SoundCloud. Myself and my co-host Loren Rowney will be breaking down the women's races, chatting riders to watch and team tactics, as well as conducting exclusive interviews with the pelotons best riders! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-04-1010 minWheel Talkwith Kristy ScrymgeourKristy Scrymgeour has been involved with some of the top race teams in the world, from HTC Highroad to Velocio SRAM. She's even raced and also written about women's cycling, so she really knows her stuff. In this episode we chat about team dynamics, building a good program, sponsors, and her clothing company, Velocio Apparel. https://velocio.cc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-2829 minWheel Talkwith Meredith Miller pt 1Meredith Miller and I sit down and chat about tattoos, wine, style points, and oh ya! bike racing. We had so much fun chatting that we talked for over 2 hours! Good news for you is I've split it into two parts, so this week you get two episodes of Wheel Talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-03-2553 minWheel Talkwith Katie HallThe first time I met Katie was in the airport before the 2013 North Star Grand Prix (then Nature Valley). We were both collegiate riders chosen to race for the Collegiate All Stars, a pretty rad team comprised of the top collegiate riders, created to give them a chance to race a national level race against some of the best in the country. Katie and I got along well pretty much immediately. From the beginning I was blown away by her physical ability on a bike, but even more so by the fact that all through that race she was super...
2017-03-2036 minWheel Talkwith Louise LakerEpisode Six is a little different from the previous episodes in that Louise isn't a "professional" cyclist, however, her story is something some people only dream about. Not many people have the guts to completely pick up your life and move to a new country where you don't know the culture or speak the language just so you can live life the way you want to. It's been a few years since Louise moved to Girona, Spain from London. Since moving to Girona she has started a successful cycling touring company, Eat Sleep Cycle, with her husband and their...
2017-03-0736 minWheel Talkwith Iris SlappendelIn episode five of Wheel Talk, Iris and I chat about her career, the state of women's cycling, and what's next for her in retirement. Along with many more funny anecdotes are opinions, this is an episode not to miss! Thank you for listening, and I hope you enjoy... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-02-2854 min
Wheel Talkwith Ally MurphyWhen Ally was racing professionally she was racing for the best team in the world. Her hard work was behind countless team wins and her reputation for turning herself inside out was know throughout the peloton (and the world...). A few years ago Ally started making bars to eat during training and was testing them out on her teammates. Now, those bars have grown into a full blown business, Ally's Bars. Some of the most delicious bars on the market! (I'm a personal fan of the Apple Carrot Ginger flavor) In addition to being a business woman, Ally is...
2017-02-2240 minWheel Talkwith Alison PowersOn episode three of Wheel Talk: Alison Powers and I discuss the change between racing for yourself on downhill skis and racing for a team on a bike along with how she is spending her "retirement", and more! Alison's coaching company can be found here: alpcyclescoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-02-1449 min
Wheel Talkwith Amber PierceIn episode two of Wheel Talk I chat with teammate Amber Pierce about her start in cycling, injury, nutrition, getting bad advice, and much more. An episode packed full of laughter, jokes, and great advice (that you should take with a grain of salt). Amber has been racing professionally in the USA and Europe for many years and is incredibly intelligent, she is a fantastic mentor for anyone getting started and even for pros who are still finding their place in the sport. During the podcast Amber and I discuss injury and the website http://injuredathletestoolbox.com w...
2017-02-0845 minWheel Talkwith Hannah BarnesI sat down with Hannah Barnes to discuss her path to the pros, breakfast for dinner, and speaking American. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-01-3137 min