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Culture Edit

Hosted by Nikki and Chad Strickland, founders of NICH +Culture, a strategic consultancy and creative agency helping the world"s best brands understand, articulate, and promote their unique culture. Based in Atlanta, GA, the culture capital of the United States, they engage key figures, characters, and thought leaders on matters personal and professional. Never scripted, this is real talk.

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00:52:25

Ep. 091 – A Cycling Trip through the French Riviera

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2025/05/20

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad travel from Girona to Nice with some unexpected stops along the way. They stumble upon an outdoor tasting room on the cliff of the ocean, visit Montpellier for the night, stay in an incredible hotel, Chad makes a celebrity appearance at Domaine LaFage, they get scammed by Airbnb, but end up in one of the chicest hotels in Nice, walk you through their gastronomy experiences, visit a special museum with their favorite tour guide, climb some famous climbs and

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01:08:05

Ep. 090 – Girona and The Traka with Joe Laverick

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2025/05/13

This week Nikki and Chad are back from Europe with a breakdown of the trip with returning guest and pro cyclist, Joe Laverick. But first, they hypothesize about the local video rental store and Chad gives a pro-tip for skipping lines from the good ole’ days. They chat with Joe about living in Girona, how The Traka blew up in 2025, how the guys dress in Europe, a Levi’s Growler review, how racing the US crit scene can be lucrative, gentrification happens in Spain also, Joe’s go-to spots, that

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00:59:55

Ep. 089 – Peta Mullens, Professional Cyclist and 12x...

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2025/05/07

In one of the most entertaining episodes we've ever recorded, we chat with 12x National Champion and Professional Cyclist, Peta Mullens about the ins and outs of being Australian, how she inspired an entire kit line for ATLWMN, the difference between bogans and rednecks, racing in Europe, finding the American crit racing scene, being a travel wife, how to be a great brand ambassador, running a women’s team for over a decade and transitioning to privateering. This episode is jam-packed with

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00:38:16

Ep. 088 – Speed Week, Marketing Strategies, Athen's...

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2025/04/29

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad recap their hectic week as Speed Week kicks off and Aperitivo Hour ensues. They discuss their overall marketing strategy for Athens' Twilight, as well as their execution on a new kind of sponsorship model. They are off to Traka this week, so check back for updates and make sure you say hi if you will be at the race in Girona, Spain!

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01:07:59

Ep. 087 – Dan Cohen, Co-Founder and Chief Performance...

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2025/04/22

In this episode we dig deep into the world of athletic performance with Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer, Dan Cohen, of Human Powered Health. We talk about everything from fueling for sport to how you train in the dead winter in Minnesota. We discuss the future of Human Powered Health facilities, the business of performance optimization, the difference between men and women when it comes to performance testing, and a bit about longevity. Nikki and Dan realize they are from the same small

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00:47:30

Ep. 086 – Crit Racing, Kit Design and Aperitivo

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2025/04/16

In this week’s one-on-one, we start with whether being a parent should be a factor in what to look for in leadership – yikes. More importantly, MG won a criterium after having a bad day, what others don’t see makes success, what the pressure to perform means, how if you want to be successful, it’s a lot of work, that anonymous cycling memes are for cowards and hot take: World Tour pro cycling if boring thanks to the “Big Two.” Also, we go deep on our kit design process, creative collaboration,

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01:13:09

Ep. 085 – Christian Ries, Co-Founder and CEO of The...

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2025/04/08

This week’s guest is Christian Ries, the founder and CEO of The Perlant – Atlanta’s hottest private membership club. We chat with Christian about listening to pods at 3X, using a deep pause, the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you, what to do when you lose everything, how mom’s always know what you’d be good at, taking the Level 1 Sommelier test while ignoring guys from Tallahassee, how The Perlant came together over a few bottles of wine, why private members clubs are so popular, building a

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01:01:05

Ep. 084 – Anti-April Fools, Anniston Trails,...

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2025/04/01

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad debate the importance of April Fool's Day, review the MTB trails in Anniston Alabama for Lifetime's new race, running with professionals, the sad passing of George Foreman and his impact on Nikki's appliance collection, our reviews of recent shows, the state of social media's impact on youth, and a discussion of Vision Boards vs. Action Boards. This episode is packed with thoughts and reviews.

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01:04:17

Ep. 083 – Brendan Quirk, CEO of USA Cycling and...

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2025/03/25

This week, we’re joined by Brendan Quirk — CEO of USA Cycling and founder of CompetitiveCyclist.com, the largest online cycling retailer in the U.S. In this insightful and wide ranging conversation, Brendan shares stories from his hometown rides in Little Rock, weighs in on America’s growing dominance in international cycling, Olympic medal goals for 2028, and we discuss how collegiate programs are an important but complicated part of USA Cycling. We also dive into the origin story of Competitive

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00:44:31

Ep. 082 – 5 Years Post-COVID, Birthdays, Movie...

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2025/03/18

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad reflect on the start of COVID 5 years ago this week, express huge gratitude for all of the birthday wishes, recap some new restaurant finds in Inman Park, fawn over Walton Goggins' Hudson Valley AD interview, discuss pop-culture shows and movies like Severance and Anora, and announce a new and exciting partnership with Basso Bikes.

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01:12:04

Ep. 081 – Aaron Lutze, Second Nature Media

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2025/03/11

This week’s guest is fellow podcaster Aaron Lutze. He’s the co-founder of the Second Nature, a pod focused on the business of outdoors along with his co-host Dylan Bowman. Aaron is a brand and marketing expert with experience at Red Bull and Oura. We talk about signing Kate Courtney as a junior, unique interview strategies, discoverability versus loyalty, building mountain bike skills, having a plan B, athletes as creators, quality over quantity, and “save it for the pod” moments. We go deep on what

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00:21:28

Ep. 080 – Boise, Pod Feedback, Travel Plans and...

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2025/03/04

On this week's one-on-one, Nikki and Chad keep it short and talk about the best martini and shrimp cocktail in Boise, their experience at the FSU Seminole 100, Gucci photoshoots, upcoming podcast guests, how Athen's Twilight is a must-see event, the launch of new partnerships, Chad's 50th birthday plans, and an incredible keynote speaker, Shawn Achor. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share!

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01:26:08

Ep. 079 - Edward Byers, Medal of Honor Recipient and...

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2025/02/25

In this week's episode, Nikki and Chad have special guest and friend Ed Byers join them for a rare Sunday recording. This isn't your average episode as they discuss his recent trip to Normandy in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the details behind such a big trip, his newly founded charity, an accidental viewing of the Tour de France, how you train in the Seals, the psychology behind B.U.D.S., how being an effective leader in the military translates to the private sector and (to our

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00:30:34

Ep. 078 - Party-Time Angst, Corporate Waste, Plane...

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2025/02/18

On this week's episode, Nikki and Chad are promptly interrupted by a stranger at the door as they try to record the podcast, they chat about party anxiety, feedback validation, Wishbone Kitchen's feud with Bon Appetit, Substack over socials, the National Labor Relations Board, corporate waste, the SNL50 tribute and how they are being honored by FSU this weekend at the Seminole 100 event. They also touch on the recent plane crash drama, strategically engineered wings, the windiest airport

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00:57:11

Ep. 077 – Super Bowl Takes and Anemia’s Impact on...

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2025/02/12

In this week’s one-on-one, Nikki and Chad break down the Super Bowl winners and losers: Bill Belichick, sloth Amazon drivers, the Doritos competition you probably didn’t know about, Poppi advertising through the litigation, and how Seal creeped people out. They break down the NFL’s offensive anti-Chad + Brad campaign, how many brands have forgotten about the “call to action,” Kendrick Lamar’s mumble strategy, bootcut jeans, and how Jay-Z chooses the halftime artist. Most importantly, they chat

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01:08:22

Ep. 076 – Anemia, Chappel Roan, and Partying More

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2025/02/04

This week’s one-on-one from ATL finds Nikki and Chad with a deep dive on just how to develop anemia by overtraining and catching pneumonia. They cover the symptoms that female endurance athletes should look for and how you can use AI for successful diagnosis - the future for AI health looks bright; Amazon pharmacy, being every doctor’s worst nightmare, is really about being your own biggest advocate. They chat about Chappel Roan taking a stand at the Grammy’s and how, for some, it can be hard to do

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01:13:36

Ep. 075 – Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder of Fitt Insider...

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2025/01/21

This week’s guest is Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder of Fitt Insider and Wellworthy, a platform for health and wellness, which include popular newsletter, media, consulting, and talent acquisition. They chat about all things business of health, the emerging trends in the fitness industry, some “taboo” topics, beating cancer, and what it takes to be an entrepreneur and build a business through adversity. Refreshing and real, this is one of the best interviews they’ve had on the pod. Make sure you

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00:39:29

Ep. 074 – Snow in Atlanta, Fires in LA, and Why the...

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2025/01/14

A short one-on-one where we find Nikki and Chad reminiscing the recent Atlanta snow day, why snow in the South is special, YakTrax, Zwift kudos, and Wahoo ROLLR v KICKR trainers. They chat the LA fires, how the recent “eat the rich” sentiment is a result of celebrities, social media, the flaunting of wealth and what it means for the future of social media from the perspective and habits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. They also walk us through how a proposed filming can get hijacked by an HOA president, Red

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00:57:58

Ep. 073 – New Year Reflections, Service Perspectives...

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2025/01/07

This week’s one-on-one New Year/Circle-Back Week special finds Nikki and Chad back in the ATL where they walk us through Nikki’s Glazer’s triumph at the Golden Globes, a deep dive of the service spectrum with Verizon wireless, what the retail experience will be when the robots take over, how the Avicii documentary draws tears and inspiration, the death of Burley’s bar where “vodka is vodka,” Dry January, why Tik Tok ban is a good for young girls and the planet, the hydration brand explosion, and the

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01:06:00

Ep. 072 – Culture Takes, Trend Reports, and What’s...

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2024/12/31

This week’s one-on-one on New Year’s Eve finds Nikki and Chad still in Miami where they provide their “culture takes” like how Christmas is non-existent, lots of eye contact, social relationship priority, the latest on shrimp cocktail, and how Sunny’s Steakhouse could be the best restaurant in America. Since it’s year-end, they also tackle the big trend reports, including Airmail’s over/under hyped and the Strava “Year In Sport.” They also provide their own 2025 workplace culture predictions: the

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