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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 147- Houston, We did Not Have a Problem!Frank and Mere chat about FRANK! he did the damn thing! Houston Marathon in the books and we got the scoop. There's also Echelon News! New instructors, new schedule, and a new Echelon pup! Don;t forget aout the Echelon Community Coobook and submit your recipes on the link provided on the FB Echelon Group. There's a lot to catch up on, enjoy!
2026-01-191h 07The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 145- Frank & Mere Take on the New Year!Join Frank and Mere as they catch up on Mere's Crusie News, Frank's Taper Caper, and all things Echelon. Frank reads an emotional letter from Instructor Dani Dellarco to the Echelon community. We're not crying, you're crying! Okay, we're all crying voer John Holt and Dani Dellarco, but also so thankful for their coaching and support. Take a ride with us on a Bike That Goes Nowhere.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 144- Ben & Renee PearsonFrank and Mere sit down with Ben and Renee Pearson and learn all about their adventures on the high seas. You will be hard pressed to find a more dynamic duo on the leaderboard and in the Echelon Community than Ben Jammin and HutHoeGotta Row. Join us to learn more about Ben's time as a movie star and Renee's mosh pit antics, as well an an awesome opportunity for an unofficial Echelon Meet up in Washington DC next September!
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Cascade of HistoryEp. 128: LIVE REPORT from Pearl Harbor Commemorations in Hawaii; LIVE UPDATES from Candy Cane Lane; Meteorologist Scott Sistek on Storm History; and Frank Abe on Japanese American IncarcerationFeliks Banel's guests on this LIVE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY include Lt. Colonel Erik Flint (retired) LIVE from Pearl Harbor Day commemorations in Honolulu; Roving Correspondent Ken Zick with multiple LIVE UPDATES from Candy Cane Lane in Seattle; meteorologist Scott Sistek on storm history and his new Emerald City Weather Blog; and Frank Abe on Rachel Maddow's new podcast about Japanese American incarceration during World War II - and a preview of the live production of "We Hold These Truths" that Frank is participating in on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 7:30pm Pacific Time at Town Hall Seattle (and which will...
2025-12-0800 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 143- Frank & Mere & ChewbaccaThis week Frank & Mere talk about snow, holiday baking, running, and Pokemon Go! There is plenty of Echelon news with the Member's Distance Challenge, Disney 4Ks of Christmas, and Elevate by Echelon. New dual rides and strides, costumes, and an appearance or two by Chewbacca. Frank and Mere share what they/re watching and some pupdates to round out the episode. Enjoy!
2025-12-081h 10The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 142- Post Sweatsgiving RecapFrank and Mere reminisce about Member's Appreciaition Week fun and Echelon Sweatsgiving classes.Frank explains how 18 miles is "an easy run" and Mere explains anatomy of the bicyclists of Sausalito with appropriate hand motions much to Frank's delight. See the video evidence on our Instagram page!
2025-12-011h 26The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 141- All Things MAWFrank & Mere talk about Echelon's Member Appreciation Week (MAW), home gym envy, fun themes, and awesome instructor duals. Mere has been traveling, Frank is racing against time, and lots of tv has been watched. Come along for the ride and catch up with us!
2025-11-241h 16The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisoide 140- Frank & MereFrank & Mere talk about Buc-cees (IYKYK), Going the Distance, Halloween rides and strides, and so much more. There are pupdates, Run Disney news, and travel reports and plans. Not to mention a whole lot of what we're watching!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 139- Leah BiaFrank & Mere talk to one of the sweetest and most fun members in the entire Echelon community-Leah Bia! She's also one of the smartest and we get to talk some science as well as all things she loves about Echelon. How did she go from "not a runner" to doing a 10K? Leah spills her secret to success. Join us on a fantastic ride on the Bike That goes Nowhere!
2025-11-031h 03The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 138- Frank & MereFrank and Mere talk about sourdough, upcoming races with guaranteened personal bests, and Thanksgiving. There is also Echelon news with the distance challenge coming back, new series, and tips from the Echelon Blog. Lots going on in the community! Join us on the Bike that Goes Nowhere!
2025-10-201h 01Cascade of HistoryEp. 123: Clay Eals and Jean Sherrard on Egyptian Theatre and Hitt Fireworks, Haunted Market at Parkland School, Frank Abe on Surviving Game 5, plus Gas Works Park and Columbus Day StormFeliks Banel's guests on this LIVE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY include Clay Eals and Jean Sherrard of Seattle Now & Then on this week's Seattle Times column about the old Hitt Fireworks factory in Seattle's Rainier Valley as well as the announcement that the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) will give up its lease on the Egyptian Theatre; Chrissie Richardson of the Parkland Community Association about the Haunted Market at Parkland Community Center - historic Parkland School in Pierce County - on October 18, 2025 from 10am to 4pm; and Frank Abe on his experience at the 15-inning Game 5 of the American...
2025-10-131h 00The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 137- Frank & Mere Explain It AllThis week Frank and Mere catch up on cruises, hurricanes, holidays, and Echelon member shenanigans. There's also plenty of Echelon news with yet another new Echelon Instructor, an awesome Q&A, making up our own Echelon Amazing Race Instructor Duos, and Read On & Prosper. Fun pupdates round out the episode. Enjoy!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 136- Nicole Griffin Echelon Instructor-ChattanoogaFrank and Mere got down in the dirt and the rain and the sand to learn all about that groovy music festival life with our resident expert, Nicole Griffin! As one of the OG instrutors we go back a long way through miles and miles of chunky frozen peanut butter. Her smile is undeniable and one cannot help but have a positive vibe and good ride, stride, row, or fitpass with her. Join us as we talk music, eating our veggies, and of course, plants!
2025-10-0648 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 135- Frank & MereDubai, Nikita, Miami, Oh My! Wow! Frank and Mere are overwhelmed with new rides and programs to try. It's a lovely problem to have. We have ridden with as many of the new intructors that we can as well as many awesome rides, strides, and fitpass from our OG instructors. With debuts of six Dubai instructors and three in Miami we have our workouts cut out for us! There is also incredible news of a returning star, Nikita, who is bringing us an awesome program from Thailand!So much to discuss and of course what we're watching...
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 134-Michael Browne Echelon Chattanooga InstructorFrank and Mere speak to the sometimes serious, but also tons of fun, Michael Browne! Michael catches us up on his workouts, family life, hair journey, and all things Echelon. He may be the king of hard workouts, but he also stresses the importance of mobility and recovery to optimize performance. Join us for a delightful conversation on these topics and so many more! Check out his latest article on the Echelon Blog "Longevity Tips For Active Lifestyles" for more Michael Browne wisdom.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 133- We Love LondonFrank and Mere revisit past episodes with some of our London Echelon Instructors. You can find their full episodes listed at the bottom of this note.Huge shout out to Sage, Demi, Rowan, Susanna, Sarah, Marilena, Karen, Carly, Rachel, Antonia, Alexa, and the entire London Studio Crew! Thank you for the inspiration, dedication, and perspiration. You have been an integral part of many journeys to better health and more active lives. We wish you the best and we're cheering you on to bigger and better things! We're not crying, really, you're just making our...
2025-09-151h 35The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 132- Frank & Mere Go Off the RailsFrank & Mere discuss Echelon and a few other things that Mere has been thinking about recently. Cruises, True Crime, Labubus...Frank endures with his usual brand of humor and grace. There is an updates to news we learned after we recorded. Three new Echelon Instructors have been announced! One for Miami and two for Dubai. Check out the Echelon Blog for more info!https://echelonfit.com/blogs/blog?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=9.7.25%20%28Members%29%20Sunday%20Newsletter%20%28clone%29%20%2801K47DTHXNFMCX33QJZSEBQ24N%29&id=MmGMC5&utm_content=Blog&_kx=B4XmFl_Vf9r003JMMieiDod2...
2025-09-081h 03The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 131- Frank & MereFrank & Mere talk about life, love, and the pursuit of Echelon. It's the Labor Day summer extravaganza and they both have plans to share. There are pupdates, book club anniversaries, RunDisney, and so many more topics to discuss!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 130- Chelsea NorrisFrank and Mere had the extreme pleasure of meeting longtime Echelon Community Member, Chelsea Norris, in Las Vegas this summer. After seeing "Ridin Horses Ridin Bikes" on the leaderboard for years, it was great to learn more about her world. This episode has something for everyone: horsin' around, jewelry making, Backstreet Boys, travel, Harry Potter birthday parties, and of course working out with Echelon! We could have chatted all night with Chelsea it was so much fun!If you are in the market for some new bling, check out her award winning store at...
2025-08-251h 05The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 129- Frank & MereFrank and Mere catch up on Frank's handyman adventure and Mere's reading list. We also talk about the changes at Echelon with one studio closing and another opening and what that might mean for us as a community. Pupdates and tv/movie/book recommendations are including in our discussion as well.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 128- Sam Jackson Echelon Lead Instructor MiamiFrank and Mere got a chance to catch up with Sam Jackson! She's always on the go and we appreciate her taking the time to talk all things Ecehlon and running with us. We also got a Kessie pupdate and some wedding planning news! There was a bit of This or That and the infamous 5 questions. Sam took it all in Stride as we knew she would!
2025-08-111h 03The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 127- TDE SurvivorsFrank and Mere survived the Tour de Echelon along with so many awesome Echelon community members. They recap some of their favorite moments and provide encouragement for those still riding. There are lots of other exciting workouts to discuss as well as a HUGE race reveal. Who is doing what, when and where? Find out here! There's book club shenanigans, pupdates, and tv and movie talk as well.
2025-08-041h 17The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 126- Vegas RecapIn this episode Frank and Mere explain that happens in Vegas, does not stay in Vegas! Wedding shenanigans, Backstreet Boys, and an unexpected Echelon community & friends of the podcast meet-up. Frank and Mere also discuss what they've been riding and striding and rowing and fitpassing lately. Hint: It's a whole lotta Tour de Echelon! There are some pupdates (aka What did Nellie eat this time?) and tv/movie reviews as well.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 125- Justin Kouns Echelon Instructor- MiamiFrank and Mere had to pedal fast on the Bike that Goes Nowhere to catch up with Miami Instructor Justin Kouns. He is a man always on the go! Justin graciously gave us the gift of gab and his time. This episode is jampacked with stories, laughter, travel, and fun! Loving his classes and wanting to find out more? Will he be doing a 75 on the Stride for Frank? Listen and find out!
2025-07-141h 26The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 124- 4th of July ExtravaganzaFrank and Mere talk all things red,white, and BBQ. And more importanly, the Tour de Echelon is back! Get the lowdown on what's coming up and how you can join Frank on the stride for some TDE fun! Frank & Mere recount their recent rides and strides as well as pupdates!
2025-07-071h 09The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 123- Frank & MereIn this episode, Frank and Mere talking moving woes, Pupdates, and a possible Escape Room Franchise (do not steal our brilliant ideas!) There's lots going on at Echelon too with Pride Rides/Classes, Echelon Run Disney Virtual Challange Series, and EchelonCoach. Have you tried it? Let us know! Mere and Frank are both off on separate, but fantastic adventures this week so there will be no episode this week. Catch up on old ones or send us a message on who we should talk to next!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 122- Elisabetta BaglioFrank and Mere get a taste of Italy with the delightful Echelon community member Elisabetta Baglio, aka Purple Friend Bear. We talk tiramisu, cappuccino rules, shoutouts, pupdates, and the pure joy of working out! The Disney Virtual Challenge through Echelon is out and people are receiving their medals and completing their 5Ks which we discuss along with Comic Con (somebody on this podcast has been and shares some really cool pictures), and the new 5 favorites we all should prepare our answers for in case a small child asks
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 121- Katie NiebelAre Yinz ready for this one? Frank and Mere talk to Echelon Rider and Pittsburgh resident, Katie Niebel! We talk about her path to fitness and her career as a NICU RN among other things. There are lots of people getting called out in this one, or is that shouted-out? Frank and Mere are not immune! it's a pretty good list of people to be included with if we do say so ourselves. Enjoy!
2025-06-091h 25The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 120- Frank and MereAfter a week off in which Mere drove from Oklahoma to Canada with two dogs and a 15 year old, and Frank learned to put his sandals up out of Nellie's reach...we're back! We get caught up, talk pupdates, Echelon news, and Karate Kid: Legends! Frank has masterminded a brilliant Echelon Leaderboard Alignment Chart, so settle in and let us know where you find yourself most days.
2025-06-021h 06The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 119- Frank & Mere's Excellent Roadtrip AdventureIn this episode Frank and Mere explore the possibilities of taking the podcast on the road. Would it be an epic adventure or an epic fail? Who would drive? Who controls the radio? Can Mere visit all the roadside attractions or is Frank a meanie? We (Mere) had many technical difficulties which Frank has handled masterfully to bring you this fun-filled episode. Mere also reviews the Bed & Breakfast where she has been residing for the past couple of weeks and of course there are pupdates and some Echelon news for you all as well! Enjoy!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 118- Sarah Moheb-Ahanchi UK InstructorBe prepared to smile until your cheeks hurt! Frank and Mere sit down for a chinwag with UK instructor Sarah Moheb-Ahanchi. We cover a wide range of topics from ballet, to singing, mass transit, candy, and of course, Pupdates! We get an exclusive scoop on Susanna Barrett and their friendship of many years. We laughed so hard, but also gained wisdom in the areas of what we can do to help ourselves and others heal. Sarah was incredibly generous with her time and insight and we are so thankful that she is part of the Echelon Team!
2025-05-121h 45The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 117-Frank and Mere: Nellie EditionFrank and Mere get a new podcast co-host and Remy gets a new bestie. We catch up on the latest Echelon news the good, the bad, and the ugly. Mere is moving…still. There is much to discuss!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 116- Marilena Schnorrenberg Echelon London InstructorFrank and Mere hop across the pond for an interview with Echelon Instructor, Marilena Schnorrenberg, of the London Studio! Delightful banter and deep discussion of cakes ensues! We learn some ways to reframe our thinking to reach our goals and feel better while we sweat together. There is a lot of travel talk for a show about a Bike That Goes Nowhere, but seems to take us everywhere! Enjoy!
2025-04-281h 17The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 111- Frank & MereJoin Frank and Mere as they catch up Echelon news, pupdates, past episodes, and what to watch. Get answers to age old questions like, "Would Mere move to Arizona just to get out of Daylight Savings Time?" and "Does Remy like potato chips?" Plus, learn a couple of interesting tidbits about the hosts as they go off script with reckless abandon. It's all in good fun!
2025-04-2855 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 115- Frank & MereBloopers, Barre, and Big Babies-Oh my! This episode has a little something for everyone. We catch up on moving news, discuss new class types and programs available on Echelon, provide Pupdates and review several of our favorite TV shows and podcasts. Enjoy!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 114- Lindsay Kaplan- Miami InstructorFrank and Mere talk to the reigning queen of high energy dance fun, Lindsay Kaplan. She is not only a Miami Instructor, but Head of Talent for Echelon. We talk about all things Echelon, volunteering for dog rescues, photography, a possible new career as a DJ, and running in costumes. You won't want to miss this one!
2025-04-141h 04The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 113- Frank & MereFrank and Mere catch up on their latest adventures, favorite shows, and basketball. Frank can't believe Meredith has never seen A Few Good Men, but Mere finds it equally shameful that Frank has not watched a single Sharknado film. Pupdates and fun leaderboard names are shared as well.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 112- Audrey JohnsonFrank and Mere get the scoop from Audrey Johnson on how she stays sane, which piece of Echelon equipment is her favorite, what is was like visitng Chattanooga, and winning a Run Disney race entry as well as a stay at Animal Kingdom! How did she end up in the front at the starting line? How much does her family love her for winning that prize? We also figure out how we can all add more Echelon equipment to our homes and Mere has some great tips!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 110- Dani DellarcoFrank and Mere sit down for a gloriously long chat with the one and only Dani Dellarco! We appreciate her taking the time from her busy schedule as an Echelon Miami Instructor to give us some insight into her philosophy on life, liberty, and the pursuit of a personal best.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 109-Justin KeesFrank and Mere talk with Echelon community member and human extraordinare, Justin Kees. Are his legs insured? How many baseball cards does he have? Why is he turning the tables and questioning the hosts? So much fun talking about baseball, spreading positivity through Jamming with Justin, riding to the moon, and working toward goals.
2025-03-1051 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 108- Frank and MereFrank and Mere discuss all things under the sun including, running, Las Vegas buffets, pupdates, Echelon News, a little accidental wearing of women's clothing, and a return of fun leaderboard names!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 107- Kami YoungJoin Frank and Mere for a delightful conversation with Echelon Rider, Strider, Rower, and Fitpasser, Kami Young! Learn valuable tips for outdoor riding and bike commuting, hear how Kami and her family made history in the best way, and find out Buddy's origin story. We delve into a major health issue that Kami faced and her experiences with all that was involved including an Echelon comeback.After the interview, Frank and Mere discuss pupdates and TV, along with an enthralling tale about a Donut Run!Thanks for listening!
2025-02-241h 19The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 106 We're Back!Frank Truong and Meredith Willis head up this new season of the podcast. We're bringing new segments including pupdates and have a list of Echelon community, instructors, and team members a mile long to interview.This episode reminds you a little bit about who we are (Frank & Mere) and why we're doing this (we're mad for all things Echelon). Many thanks to Sheldon Young for re-recording our amazing theme song that he wrote, played, and sang and to Abe Kelledjian for helping us get up and running and assisting...
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Cascadian ProphetsFrank Abe on The Literature of Japanese-American IncarcerationAn interview with Frank Abe, co-editor of the new anthology The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration, conducted September 20, 2024 by Paul E Nelson
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FrankBibleTruthDivine Mentors Week 1 Abe and IsaacJoin us as Pastor Frank begins a new series on the heroes of the faith in the Old Testament. Learn what set them apart and what bonds us together. Today we explore the moment in history when Abraham almost sacrificed Isaac.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE105 - Meredith and Abe - June 24, 2024Recorded June 20, 2024
***NOTE: The s-bomb is dropped a couple of times during this episode***
Welcome to the last episode before our summer hiatus! The podcast will resume September 2nd, 2024.
In this episode......
[0:45] Meredith's bidding doers
[4:00] The 4th of July....in Canada, and, fireworks and sparklers
[10:00] Sharkside of the Moon and other things we're watching/have watched
[15:46] Echelon cruise and swimming with pigs
[16:27] Hockey update...or not
[17:10] Echelon news (upcoming rides)
[17:56] Abe gets a package in the mail
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE104 - Meredith and Abe - June 17 2024Record date - June 14, 2024
Meredith is back from Italy and we start this episode with a recap of her amazing trip to Firenze (Florence)!
[9:19] - Abe recaps his year-end show
[13:15] - Highlight of Meredith's trip
[17:07] - Uncrustables; or as Abe called them, Unrustables
[22:11] - Abe does the Foster Threshold Tal kTest
[33:22] - Echelon News
[41:09] - Fun LB names
[47:10] - Shoutouts
[53:45] - Did You Know preamble
[55:23] - Actual Did You Know
2024-06-1759 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE103 - Matthew OgusRecorded May 30, 2024
Well, it's finally happened. The showdown you've all been waiting (maybe?) for! After weeks, nay months, of Abe calling his clock "institutional", Matthew Ogus joins the podcast to set the record straight. Will Abe get his comeuppance, or will there be "peace" between our conflicted Canadians? And what do cheese knives, horseradish, and Wapakoneta, Ohio, have to do with anything? Find out on this episode of the Bike That Goes Nowhere podcast!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE102 - Rick PiaeletIn this week's episode, we chat with Rick Pialet - a retired USAF and United Airlines pilot . Shortly after trading in his wings for spin shoes, Rick came face to face with a life changing event - long COVID. Meredith and Abe chat with Rick about this long road to recovery, and his experiences as a pilot.
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE101 - Meredith and Abe - May 27, 2024Happy Memorial Day to our American friends!
In this episode, Meredith recaps her visit to The Flying Pig Bed 'n Breakfast*, and all the fun things she did while in Missouri. We have some cruise news, as well as our usual segments to round out this episode.
00:55 Meredith thinks she's a princess!
2:25 Meredith recaps her Missouri trip
7:59 Aquarium yoga
10:36 Watcha listenin' to?
14:40 Hillbilly Handfishin' (and yes - we googled it)
19:04 Color Guard, Harry Potter, and Meredith
22:23 Is Abe a robot?
24:06 Echelon...
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE100 - Meredith, Abe, and 2 Special GuestsWelcome to this special 100th episode of the Bike That Goes Nowhere podcast! To help us celebrate this milestone, Alex Zelin (Hufflepuffle), and Kelli Quinn (Pig Mom) join us for some "pre-arranged by Meredith" shenanigans who is recording from the Flying Pig Bed and Breakfast in Missouri!
[3:15] Meet Hoss
[7:40] Who is going on the Margaritaville cruise?
[11:00] "Relics" - Antiquing with Alex, Kelli, and Meredith
[14:59] Putting our special guests to work
[15:37] Abe flips the tables on Meredith on the Q&A which includes questions like "Who would win in a...
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Journey Through This Immersive Full Audiobook — Perfect On The Go.The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration by Frank Abe, Floyd Cheung - editor introductionPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/131066to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration
Author: Frank Abe, Floyd Cheung - editor introduction
Narrator: Frank Abe, Keone Young, Ren Hanami, Traci Kato-Kiriyama, Greg Watanabe
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
Release date: 05-14-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Wars & Conflicts
Publisher's Summary:
This anthology presents a new vision that recovers and reframes the literature produced by the people targeted by the actions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Congress to deny Americans of Japanese ancestry any individual hearings or other due process after the Japanese attack...
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE99 - Pam RosenbergRecorded May 9, 2024
This week, Meredith and Abe chat with triathlete and former figure skater, Pam Rosenberg (aka PamChicago). To say the hour flew by is an understatement! Pam does so much for the Echelon community, that we just couldn't pass up an opportunity to get to know her better!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE98 - Meredith and Abe - May 6, 2024Recorded May 3, 2024
It's been almost a full year since Abe joined the podcast (May 15, 2023), so not only will we be celebrating Abe's "podiversary", but we are one episode away from our 100th podcast! So, we thought we'd open it up to your questions. Have anything to ask Meredith or Abe? Anything at all? Reach out through IG or FB, or email abebikepodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer your questions in our 100th episode! As always, we appreciate you listening to our podcast!
2:15 - The $15 surprise from the estate sale
8:35...
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Cascade of HistoryEp. 63: Author and Historian Frank Abe encore presentationFeliks Banel's guest on this encore episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY is author, historian and playwright Frank Abe, who’s devoted much of the past four decades to studying, writing about, and creating public programs about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II - and who hosted a series of programs in 2023 at the Seattle Public Library marking the centennial of the birth of author John Okada. Abe also served as editor of a new compilation being published by Penguin Books, "The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration," due out on May 14, 2024. Also, we hear installment two from the 1951 vi...
2024-05-0559 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE96 - Meredith and Abe - April 22, 2024The title of this episode should be "Jump Around", because that's what Meredith and Abe do quite a bit of in this episode! From flashbacks to her college days, to learning new words, we suggest you jump right in with both feet into this week's episode!
[1:55] Meredith was IDd!
[7:44] Correction Corner...from a future episode. What???
[11:09] Echelon News (part 1)
[13:15] Gardening with Meredith, or, a lesson in organization
[15:48] Just Like Mom
[17:21] Pawning off pickle flavored jelly beans
[19:08] Watcha Watchin'?
[24:34] Other Echelon News (part 2)
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE95 - Ryn Tucker - Round 2Recorded April 9, 2024
It's been nearly two years (August 2022) since Ryn has been on the podcast, so Meredith and Abe thought it would be a good idea to catch up with this beautiful person of Echelon and see what's new. We talk a bit about Eche-hubby, cheese straws and Big Parma (yes, you read that right), and instant Correction Corner for Abe, and we even talk about possible ways to redeem all your Ryn points! In addition to all the laughter throughout the episode, the lesson learned here is "Don't yuck someone's yum"!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE94 - Meredith and Abe - April 8, 2024Recorded April 4, 2024
We're back with another episode of tomfoolery and shenanigannery. In this episode, we talk about Meredith's bloomers (take a breath...we mean her blooming flowers), fun with Peeps, Echelon news, an Experts segment, and we round out the episode with a dad joke!
[00:40] - Intro, flowers, Mother Nature, and Cilantro
[3:57] Ponca City - the little town with a big town attitude
[5:16] Catch up with Abe - spoiler alert - little did Abe know that at the time of this recording, he was incubating a flu bug and had to...
2024-04-0850 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE92 - Meredith and Abe - March 25, 2024Oh boy...are we ever in a bit of a pickle with this episode (hehehehe). The shenanigans continue with talk of pickles, bubble tea, sleep meditation and Echelon news. We also have the usual shoutouts and fun LB names, a bit of a different take on an experts segment with Reed, and a proper Did You Know! Buckle up for another fun episode!
[00:00] Quick catch-up, and Meredith's anxiety
[04:37] Abe's "trip"
[05:29] Watcha watchin'?
[09:20] Spring has sprung, and why Meredith hates summer
[12:32] Meredith's birthday - and Abe's gift to her (and...
2024-03-251h 14
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE91 - Rob MountRecorded March 2, 2024
May we interest you in some pancake? As in Mr. Pancake? This week, Meredith and Abe sit down with the one and only Mr. Pancake, Rob Mount, and chat about all things fitness, food, video games, Harry Potter, and Australia. Meredith even tries to solicit some free legal advice for Abe, should he find himself in a little trouble with the law!
What a fun episode this was to record! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed our time with Mr. Pancake!
2024-03-181h 03
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE90 - Meredith and Abe - March 11, 2024Recorded March 7, 2024
It looks like our highly scientific study has concluded, and Abe did not catch Meredith's COVID through the interwebs. He lives to podcast another day! Join us this week as we talk about shows we're watching, cola wars, odd food combos, and an Experts segment!
1:35 - Watcha watchin'? **Spoiler Alert** we
talk a little about Traitors Season 2 and forget to mention "spoiler alert" beforehand. Let the record reflect that at 6:50 into the podcast, Meredith admitted that "Abe was right" - Meredith Turner Willis, March 7, 2024.
13:41 - Meredith's paradigm shift
2024-03-1159 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE89 - Brandon Reed - Round 2It's been a hot minute since we've had a chance to catch up with some of our instructors, so, Meredith and Abe decided it was time to have a catch up with Reed. Join us as we talk about the wedding, travel, food and DOTA 2!
2024-03-0451 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE88 - Meredith and Abe - February 26, 2024Recorded February 24, 2024
Meredith has COVID! We didn't want to spread the 'rona to our guest digitally, so we thought we'd put Abe in the line of fire and do another Meredith and Abe episode for this week and test the theory whether or not it can spread through the interwebs!
[00:00] Introduction and what Meredith has been doing this week, other than suffering. Who's kidding who - it's mostly about Meredith suffering 😆
[6:22] Cooking with Covid and making garlic. Wait. Cooking while exhibiting Covid symptoms.
[9:59] Meredith's television trip
[12:56] Still with television, but...
2024-02-2654 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE87 - Meredith and Abe - February 19, 2024Record date: February 13, 2024
Meredith tried to shirk her podcast duties by running away to Canada, but fortunately, Abe tracked her down to bring you this latest episode! OK...we all know Meredith wasn't really avoiding recording. This is what happens when Abe has control over the episode description! Also, no Experts segment this episode - we didn't get a chance to connect with Jama, so the Experts segment will return on our next episode.
[00:00] No snow for you!
[2:36] Superbowl - what does Abe ACTUALLY know about sportsball
2024-02-191h 02
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE85 - Meredith and Abe - February 5, 2024Record date: February 1, 2024
If laughter is the best medicine, then neither Meredith nor Abe should ever be sick! Another laughter-filled episode is here!
00:00 - Meredith and Abe catch up on the week(s) they've had, and "moo" points?
08:36 - Travis and Taylor, dynamite, and Adrienne K?
11:02 - Bunny goes to the vet
15:43 - Abe learns a new word
20:58 - Meredith's new Netflix recommenation
26:45 - Echelon news
44:58 - Fun LB names
47:14 - Shoutouts
56:31 - Ask the Experts - Jama joins...
2024-02-051h 18
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE84 - Christine CarscaddenRecord date: January 27, 2024
Today, Meredith and Abe get a little saucy with their guest Christine Carscadden. She has terrific ideas for newbies and oldies alike on Echelon community involvement and how to give as good as you get. Tune in for all her tips & tricks!
2024-01-2957 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE83 - Meredith and Abe - January 22, 2024Record Date: January 18, 2024
In this week's episode, Meredith creates a new verb! Meredith and Abe talk...surprise, surprise...about Harry Potter, trash, and toilets. Plus, Jama Oliver joins us to talk about routines for beginners. Enjoy!
5:27 - Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cabbage salad (different than coleslaw)
7:38 - Out of the mouths of babes!
10;25 - Dress shopping - it's not what you think
11:18 - What's Meredith watching?
12:08 - The things we (Meredith) do to secure a guest on the podcast, Jama's 90 minute New Year ride...
2024-01-221h 03
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE81 - Meredith and Abe - January 8, 2024Record date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! WE'RE BAAAAACK!
Before hitting record, Meredith and Abe were thinking: "we don't have a lot to talk about". Uh-hmmmm...1 hour and 41 minutes later...
Granted, there is a 20 minute segment with Jama who has some important news to share about the upcoming schedule change. So, let's get right to it! P.S. How many times does Meredith admit to being unhinged in this episode?
Recap of the past month and an update on Meredith's move
Meredith's recent travels - Canada, then Las Vegas...
2024-01-081h 41
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE80 - Marc PennaHow do you follow an episode featuring the Three Amigos of Echelon (episode 79)? Simple! You hit up the last remaining uninterviewed (is that a word?) Echelon instructor, Marc Penna!
Join Meredith and Abe as they chat with Marc about roller coasters, joining Echelon, Member Appreciation Week in Chattanooga, but most importantly, Marc's Harry Potter house!
Reminder: Meredith and Abe are taking a couple of weeks off. New episodes will resume on January 8th, 2024!
Whatever holiday you celebrate, may it be filled with lots of love, peace, and happiness! Best wishes to you and...
2023-12-181h 15
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE79 - Mystery GuestsA bit of a twist today. Normally, this episode would be one where Meredith and Abe chat a bit, cover Echelon news, do some fun names, shoutouts, an experts segment, and the ever-so-popular feature - Did You Know!
Well...did you know....that today's episode is actually an interview...kind of. When Lou Lentine offers to come on the podcast to talk about concerns members are having, and brings John Santo (Chief Product Officer, and Chief Technology Officer), along with Mike Rabinovitz (Chief Marketing Officer) with him, we reschedule the regular episode!
We start this...
2023-12-111h 43
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE78 - Marcie FincherAs we enter what some have dubbed as "the most wonderful time of the year", Christmas came early for Abe, as the podcast features a potentially new recurring segment called Correction Corner! Our guest today is Abe's newest bestie as she corrects Meredith in what "stanning" REALLY means...and confirms that "the Med" is a thing!
Enjoy this episodes featuring one of the Leaderboard's greatest cheerleaders, Marcie Fincher!
2023-12-0458 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE77 - Meredith and Abe - November 27, 2023Meredith and Abe are at it again! This time, Abe is making Meredith work on Thanksgiving - probably because he didn't get an invite to Thanksgiving dinner! Let the shennanigannery begin!
[1:21] Who the heck is Penopoly?|
[4:34] WKRP in Cincinnati
[5:28] Thanksgiving trivia
[10:00] Abe's new tattoos - yes! He got two!
[14:16] Harry Potter (are you surprised, though?)
[15:25] Turkey Talk
[20:22] The Twin Flame Cult
[22:25] No Christmas decorations at Meredith's house this year & Vegas for New Year's
[26:03] Echelon News
[40:40] Fun LeaderBoard names
2023-11-271h 16
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE76 - Alexis ContrerasMeet Alexis Contreras! Meredith and Abe had a great time chatting with her and learning all about her assistant Ricky, errrr Richy, errr Ricardo, and about The United States of Miami!
2023-11-2055 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE75 - Meredith and Abe - November 13, 2023Well, the cat is out of the proverbial bag. Abe has a medical procedure and Meredith is here for it; but, who is Stan??? Lots of Echelon news to share this week, as well as the usual gang of suspects - fun LB names, shoutouts, and, Did You Know! Due to the busy nature of MAW in Chattanooga, there is no experts segment for this episode, but we hope to have Jama and Eden back in two weeks.
Also, Marcellus Gilmore Edson was a Canadian chemist and pharmacist in 1884. This will make sense when...
2023-11-131h 10
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE73 - Meredith and Abe - October 30, 2023Happy Hallowe'en everyone! Meredith and Abe are back with another (mostly) laughter filled episode as they recap their weeks!
[2:44] Matthew Perry
[7:13] Canada's ultra-super-secret weapon
[9:46] Abe's Toronto getaway and train experience
[14:41] Six the Musical in Toronto
[22:56] Meredith finishes A Court of Thorns and roses by Sarah J. Maas
[26:27] Killers of the Flower Moon
[31:05] Um (or uhm) vs Erm, and Canadian/British vs American spelling
[34:26] Echelon News
[39:52] Shoutout to the Femmes Folles
[42:06] Trickery in loving math
[43:27] Fun LB names
2023-11-111h 15
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE72 - Nikita ParlevlietIn this week's episode, Meredith and Abe speak with Echelon instructor, Nikita, about yoga, sound baths, and meditation. Meredith, as always, asks the hard-hitting, heavy journalistic question - which is better? Thai food, or Dutch food!
Join us as we get to know Nikita and learn more about how she came to Echelon, fitness, and her experience getting a Sak Yant tattoo!
2023-11-1155 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE69 - Meredith & Abe - October 2, 2023Is Mercury in the microwave again? Abe seems to think so after the week he's had! Meredith and Abe catch up on their week to kick off this week's podcast.
[7:35] Abe drops a bombshell/exciting news on Meredith
[16:15] 120 minute ride....ON DEMAND???? Whodunnit? Meredith or Abe?
[21:28] Fall traditions and what TV Abe watches (*spoiler alert* Abe won't stop talking about his recent fave "The Traitors")
[27:25] 3 Questions with Meredith
[30:27] Weekend plans...and, Meredith gets a little jealous for a split second
[35:26] Meredith asks Abe a VERY important question
2023-11-111h 10
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE74 - Lacey Whitley - LaceyLuIt looks like Abe has found himself an ally in his fight to not turn this into a Harry Potter podcast! Join Meredith and Abe this week as they chat with LaceyLu about all things Echelon, fitness, Harry Potter, and Florida!
2023-11-061h 13
Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years. (Podcast Hosted by Aldo B. Martin & Dr. Frank Leon Roberts)Chapter 16 - Judgment DayIn this poem, titled "Judgment Day" young James Baldwin again experiments with the usage of African American Vernacular English. Professor Roberts argues that this poem is the most defiant of Baldwin's Magpie work. This episode then takes a look at one of James Baldwin's high school teachers, Abe Meeropol (Abel Meerpolsky). Aldo and Professor Roberts examine Abe Meeropol's contributions to the Magpie, to young Baldwin, and to the world."Judgment Day" is read by Tina E."The Dreamer" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References:Abe MeeropolStrange FruitBlues for Mr. Charlie
2023-11-0123 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE71 - Meredith and Abe - October 16, 2023If laughter is the best medicine, then Meredith and Abe should be the healthiest specimens to ever exist!
We start this episode with, yep, you guessed it, more laughter, and more Velveeta talk. Poor Velveeta!
[3:34] Abe recaps his week and talks about his favourite Starbucks (non-sponsor) order
[6:05] Meredith shares her own "fun" Starbucks (non-sponsor) story and how she traumatized a poor 18 year old barista!
[12:17] Saying farewell to Marsha Goldberg
[16:17] Update on Shana Saka (former Echelon instructor currently in Israel)
[18:43] Presents for Meredith & achieving her long term goal...
2023-10-161h 15
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE70 - Sheri Chesness - Mama SheriIn this episode, Meredith and Abe chat with Sheri Chesness about all things Echelon, hot dishes, zombie apocalypses, Harry Potter, and dogs!
For the record, this episode was recorded before E69 where Abe shared with Meredith that he is in fact a Hufflepuff and his patronus is an Irish Wolfhound.
2023-10-0958 min
Cascade of HistoryCascade of History - Ep. 38: Frank Abe and the John Okada CentennialFeliks Banel's guest on this episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY is author, historian and playwright Frank Abe, who’s devoted much of the past four decades to studying, writing about, and creating public programs about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II - and who is hosting a series of programs this autumn at the Seattle Public Library marking the centennial of the birth of author John Okada. Also, we hear installment two from the 1951 vintage Chief Sealth episode of the Seattle centennial educational radio program “Their Name Was Courage”; and, a recap of the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild...
2023-09-2559 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE67 - Meredith and Abe - September 18, 2023We begin this episode with Meredith and Abe chatting about work and back to school.
[13:00] What are you watching?
[15:15] Meredith makes Millionaire Shortbread, and we find out Abe's real opinion of Velveeta and Velveeta Fudge!
[17:58] Thanksgiving, turkey, ham, and bangers and mash
[21:58] The struggle to finding/making time to workout
[28:30] Meredith's Great Cycle Challenge
[34:17] Math or Maths, and Chrysanthemums
[35:35] Echelon News
[44:02] Fun Leaderboard Names
[49:16] Shout outs
[1:00:07] Meredith tries to throw Abe under the bus
[1:01:32] Quick safety reminder...
2023-09-181h 13
Past ForwardFrank AbeFrank Abe is co-author of the new graphic novel on Japanese American resistance to wartime incarceration, We Hereby Refuse (Chin Music Press: A Wing Luke Museum Book). He won an American Book Award for John Okada: The Life & Rediscovered Work of the Author of No-No Boy (University of Washington Press), and made the award-winning PBS documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, on the largest organized camp resistance. He is currently co-editing an anthology for Penguin Classics on The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration.Abe contributed the afterword to Nisei Naysayer: The Memoir of Militant Japanese American Journalist Jimmie...
2023-08-2932 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE65 - Frank TruongAbe finally returns from vacation (again) and Meredith couldn't be happier...we'll go with that!
Meredith and Abe talk back to school, seasons, shoes, Meredith's new jobs and how it's slowly turning Meredith into an EMR! We also talk about Velveeta fudge, and Starchies!
[17:47] Interview with Frank Truong
[1:16:29] Recap
[1:20:38] Members' Weekend in Chattanooga
[1:24:55] Chattanooga studio changes, and riding in-studio (or the lack of ability to do so)
[1:38:42] Abe's results from his SCIENTIFIC experiment (Clumpies vs Ice Cream Show)
[1:42:38] Echelon news
[1:50:09] Fun leaderboard names
2023-08-282h 13
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE64 - Kaity CarrAbe is running away from Meredith again for a couple of weeks, so, once again, this episode was recorded well in advance of the release date (so much for having to work for a year before getting vacation). As such, there are no shoutouts in this episode, however, we do have a Did You Know and an Experts segment, in addition to an interview with a great guest! Also, big podcast news at the end of the episode we think will be a positive change.
We kick off the episode with Meredith and Abe chatting about movies...
2023-08-141h 18
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE63 - Callum SutherlandIt looks like the UK came to their senses and kicked Abe out of the country, so we're back to a regular episode (we can't believe they let him in to begin with)!
Meredith and Abe talk about Abe's European vacation and how he almost fell out of the sky before even getting there! We also discuss Meredith's kleptomaniac tendencies (sorry, Laura), and after the interview segment, her irrational fear of undercover officers.
In this episode, we speak with Callum Sutherland about Echelon, fitness, a recent MS diagnosis, and....axe murderers??? Caution: this episode contains...
2023-07-311h 50
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE61 - Franziska BeckmannMeredith and Abe start this episode with Meredith's return from Members' Weekend in Chattanooga! We talk about all the food, a very expensive lobster roll, and Meredith's "scientific" (but not really) experiment comparing Clumpies Ice Cream and The Ice Cream Show.
[19:11] Interview with Franziska Beckmann
[1:29:13] 3 Questions with Franziska
[1:31:43] Recap, Bee TikTok, and Ballerina TikTok
[1:39:00] Echelon News
[1:52:49] Ask the Experts segment
[2:03:41] Fun LB names
[2:04:36] Shoutouts
[2:13:01] Did You Know!
2023-07-272h 17
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE58 - PegPower - Mother of horses, and new grandmother!Abe comes back for an actual full episode! We kick off the episode talking about coffee and why Abe is a bad Canadian (this seems to be a bit of a recurring theme). Meredith and Abe chat a bit about their respective weeks, and a bit about Meredith's green thumb!
[9:06] Interview with Peggy Hemstock
[1:19:25] Interview recap and mucking stalls...or diapers for the new grandma!
[1:21:41] In Echelon news, an update on the CEC (Curvy Echelon Crew) distance challenge, a chance to win Nickelback concert tickets, and a referral program
2023-07-271h 51
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE62 - Shelley Sullivan (Island Girl) and Daughter KatieA short episode today as Abe is off sailing the merry seas of the United Kingdom. Shoutouts, and all other features, will return in the next episode!
On today's episode though, do you celebrate half-birthdays? Learn about half-birthdays and what Abe gave his sister for her "half-birthday" surprise party, and Meredith talks about the latest documentary she's been watching.
[11:49] Interview with Shelley and Katie
[56:58] 3 Questions
[58:35] Recap
[1:01:38] 1 shoutout - check our socials for the full list of shoutouts for this week
2023-07-171h 05
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE60 - Buck Irwin - Echelon Rider, volunteer middle school football coach, dad of 5In this episode, Meredith and Abe finally meet in person! Find out more about Meredith's trip to Canada, and what exactly is a pou-tail?
[14:23] What started out as a play on words, really turned into a play on words! Meet Buck Irwin - husband, father of 5 boys, volunteer middle school coach, and Echelon community supporter and celebrator!
[1:07:00] Interview recap
[1:17:00] Meredith's members' weekend dilemma
[1:18:36] Echelon News
[1:25:31] Fun LB names
[1:27:45] Shoutouts
[1:35:12] Did You Know! Only the tables are turned!
2023-06-191h 39
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE59 - Susanna Barrett, Echelon UK InstructorWe start this episode off with a bit of travel talk - Meredith and Abe are FINALLY going to meet when Meredith visits
Canada! Which ocean is colder - the Atlantic, or the Pacific? And, as Abe gears up for his upcoming cruise to the British Isles, Meredith, being a true friend and looking out for her co-host, reminds him of a recently flooded cruise ship.
[8:34] Interview with Susanna Barrett (susannabfit on IG and FB)
[1:07:19] Interview recap and Meredith is looking for volunteers to join her on a Jack the Ripper tour walk.
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2023-06-051h 40The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastBonus Episode - Introducing our new co-host!A bonus episode to introduce our new co-host - Abe Kelledjian - Monkeys' Uncle on the LB.
[00:00] Intro, and lots of laughter and shenanigans with Mere and Abe. Can Abe pass Mere's qualifcations test? We'll see!
[18:50] Echelon news - from a really cool contest where you could win a Stride, to the return of Festival Fridays!
[36:24] Shoutouts
[44:16] New feature starting soon
2023-05-1546 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE57 - Lou Lentine, CEO and Founder of Echelon returnsAll kinds of hijinks! Sheldon runs a 10K for the first time in a long time and it's a fun goal for himself. Also, he got more old this weekend as well. Meredith - so, so proud of her - she earned her Master’s degree! Shoutout to Ottawa University for their program that helped make it possible.
[13:30] Our guest is the one and only Lou Lentine - CEO and Founder of Echelon. We talk about the journey the company is on and all of the super exciting products, partnerships, and great new content being...
2023-05-082h 13
ON A.I.R. - Conversations with Artists in ResidenceEpisode 24: Ari Mokdad & Frank AbeAri Mokdad and Frank Abe discuss the poignant ways that their respective family histories have played significantly into the themes and approaches of their work. Both residents discuss their range in processes to screenwriting, poetry, and the multiple disciplines they’ve each engaged with over their careers.
Frank Abe
Frank Abe has worked to reframe the public’s understanding of the WW2 incarceration of Japanese Americans ever since helping create the first Day of Remembrance for the camps in the campaign for redress and reparations. He is co-author of a new graphic novel, “WE HEREBY REFUSE...
2023-01-301h 03
Building TalkInterview with Abe Lefkowitz Magid Supplies (Everybody knows ABE!)Today we speak with Abe Lefkowitz from Magid Supplies. We know Abe a long time and thought that you guys could use the wisdom of a great maintenance supply guy. Abe is one of those guys that if you need something in a pinch he will make sure to get it to you. We are getting ready for our round table discussion where we will have a group of resident managers discussing a given topic. If you want to be a part of it send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you! So listen, subscribe and tel...
2022-11-2351 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE44 - Abe Kelledjian - Echelon Canada riderWe open up with Halloween hijinks. Mere watches jazz, Sheldon negotiates with the "Kit Kat" kid. We also discuss if we were the children of Gods who would our parents be. (Hey, don't judge, our podcast, our rules)
Our guest today is Monkeys' Uncle himself Abe Kelledjian, a Canadian rider and a member of The Eh Team - a group of Canadian riders that rock the house. He was a super fun guest that immediately had a "sheldon" story when he was able to see a Big Bang Theory pilot. His journey is such an interesting one where...
2022-11-072h 09
Washington Game ChangersFrank Abe, longtime advocate for Japanese-Americans, on the Day of RemembranceIn this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey talks with Frank Abe, author of the graphic novel We Hereby Refuse and longtime advocate for Japanese-Americans. He shares about the upcoming Day of Remembrance and a presentation he will be giving February 19, 2022 at 4pm on Vashon Island about the day President Roosevelt directed the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.More info on the We Hearby Refuse graphic novel: https://resisters.com/we-hereby-refuse/Vashon Island Day of RemembranceSaturday, February 19, 2022, 4:00 pm PTRegister: https://tinyurl.com/2p8acs96
2022-01-2929 min
Pay2PlayEpisode 61: Standing Courtside w/Abe MohmedFrank and James start with a quick overview of the episode and a fun fact about saving website links as apps on your phone. They then welcome Abe Mohmed on as a guest (~3:45-35:00) to chat about social injustice, the NBA return, and his company Courtside Media. They rundown the important issues we've seen resurface in society lately, their picks for the NBA finals and a few sleepers as well in the revised 22-team format when the league resumes July 31st. Following the interview, the fellas talk golf! The PGA Tour is resuming this weekend with the Charles Schwab...
2020-06-1156 min
Allow Me 2 Be FrankAM2BF 12/5/19 with Frank, The Midnight Crew and guest, Abe MirandaAM2BF 12/5/19 with Frank, The Midnight Crew and guest, Abe Miranda by Frank The Tank
2019-12-051h 01