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MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast

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In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the minds and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of their Sport. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the Cycling and Mountain Bike Industry.Very MTB related

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90:28

#203. Cam Zink: Motivation, Rampage & Still Chasing...

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2026/10/06

Cam Zink is 40 years old — and he’s still chasing Rampage wins.In this episode of Moving The Needle, Cam opens up about the process behind continuing to compete at the highest level, what keeps him motivated, and the mental side of pushing yourself when you're no longer the youngest rider on the mountain. We talk about his approach to Rampage, the feedback loop that keeps him motivated, knowing when to push and when to walk away, and why Cam has no interest in simply taking a Rampage spot for the

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70:28

#202. Whistler World Cup Review | Asa Vermette's...

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2026/09/29

Whistler delivered one of the wildest World Cups of the season.Asa Vermette took his 2nd Elite World Cup win, while home favourites Finn Iles and Jackson Goldstone somehow missed the final. Lachlan Stevens-McNab was flying before a tiny mistake took him out of the results, and 30,000+ fans turned the new Whistler track into an absolute madhouse. Andrew Neethling and Sven Martin break down the racing, the brutal conditions, the youngsters taking over, the massive crowds, the biggest crashes and

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82:26

#201.Kilian Bron: Kilian Bron | 6,000m, Active...

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2026/09/15

Kilian Bron has built a life around turning dreams into reality — from racing and winning the Mountain of Hell four times to riding some of the world's most incredible and dangerous mountains.Andrew Neethling gets inside Kilian's mindset, discussing his latest film Mirage, riding at over 6,000 metres, the years of planning behind these expeditions, fear, risk, freedom and the moments when things have gone seriously wrong. An honest conversation about adventure, pushing your limits and knowing where

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54:33

#200.World Championships Review: Jackson Goldstone,...

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2026/09/01

World Championships delivered one of the most intense races of the season.Jackson Goldstone held his nerve to take the Elite Men's rainbow jersey after an incredible final battle with Lachlan Stevens-McNab, while Vali Höll once again delivered under huge pressure to claim the Women's title. Andrew Neethling and Sven Martin break down the racing, the crashes, Rory's insane scrub, the standout performances and the pressure of having just one run to become World Champion — plus the darker side of the

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57:04

#199.Les Gets World Cup Review | Max Alran, Hattie...

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2026/08/24

Les Gets delivered one of the wildest World Cup weekends of the season.Max Alran claimed his first Elite World Cup win, Hattie Harden took the women's victory, and the weekend ended with absolute chaos as fans rushed into the finish area. Theo Erlangsen joins Andrew Neethling to break down all the biggest stories from Les Gets — the racing, standout performances, crashes, the atmosphere, and what these results mean as the World Cup season heads towards its final rounds. Another wild one from Les

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78:01

#198. Graham Agassiz: From Rampage to Fatherhood:...

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2026/08/18

Graham Agassiz has been one of freeride mountain biking's most influential riders for nearly two decades, but this conversation goes far beyond big jumps and Rampage.Andrew Neethling sits down with Aggy to talk about the golden era of freeride films, the evolution of social media, Red Bull Rampage, founding the FEST Series, devastating injuries, losing close friends, becoming a father, and how his definition of success has changed over the years. They also dive into his upcoming film Made by

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63:07

#197.Vero Sandler | From World Cup Racing to Women's...

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2026/08/04

Vero Sandler has become one of the most influential riders in women's freeride mountain biking, but her journey started on the World Cup downhill circuit.In this episode, Vero joins Andrew Neethling to talk about walking away from racing, discovering a passion for freeride, helping pioneer opportunities for women at events like DarkFest and Rampage, and why finding balance has been the key to a long and fulfilling career. The conversation also dives into fear, burnout, concussions, meditation,

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107:56

#196.Blake Samson: Why He Left GMBN & His Biggest...

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2026/07/28

Blake Samson has lived a life most riders have never heard about.Before becoming one of mountain biking's most recognisable presenters and content creators, Blake grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe before his family fled the country and started again in England with almost nothing. In this episode we dive into that incredible journey, his rise through professional freeriding, life behind the scenes at GMBN, content creation, burnout, and what it really takes to build a career in the bike industry.

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62:53

#195.Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela | DarkFest, Rampage &...

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2026/07/21

Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela joins the show to share the story behind DarkFest's biggest jumps, his engineering approach to building world-class freeride features, lessons from Rampage, and why big air mountain biking continues to evolve. It's an inside look at one of freeride's most creative minds.Sponsors: Supported by Kenda Tires EU Episode Presented by Monster Energy

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58:42

#194.Andorra DH Review: Sven Martin on the Brutal...

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2026/07/14

Jordan Williams continued his incredible form, the level of racing reached new heights, and qualifying proved once again that simply making the finals is becoming one of the toughest challenges in mountain biking. On the women's side, Vali Höll strengthened her grip on the overall, Gracey Hemstreet bounced back with another podium, and Sasha Earnest continued her impressive rise with back-to-back podium finishes. Sven Martin joins Andrew Neethling to break down everything from Andorra, including

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63:38

#193. La Thuile DH Review: Confidence, Chaos &...

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2026/07/07

The La Thuile World Cup delivered one of the most demanding downhill races of the season. Jordan Williams finally claimed his first Elite World Cup victory, Vali Höll returned to the top step, and the depth of the field continues to redefine what it takes just to qualify for a final. This week I'm joined once again by Alan Milway, fresh from the mountain, to break down everything that happened in Italy.

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73:36

#192. Ethan Craik .THE NEXT WORLD CUP STAR? How...

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2026/06/30

British downhill racer Ethan Craik joins the podcast to share his journey from Junior World Cup Champion to one of the sport's most exciting rising talents. We dive into the injuries that threatened to derail his career, the mindset behind his comeback, life with the SCOTT Downhill Factory Team, and why he believes his best racing is still ahead. A fascinating conversation with a rider who's quickly becoming one to watch on the World Cup circuit.

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57:39

#191.Lenzerheide DH Review: Finn Delivers Again &...

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2026/06/23

The 2026 World Cup Downhill season rolled into Lenzerheide, and once again the Swiss classic delivered some of the tightest racing of the year. Wyn Masters joins me for another edition of Bench Racing as we break down Finn Iles' second consecutive World Cup victory, Anna Newkirk's incredible journey from privateer racer to World Cup winner, and a race where the smallest mistakes carried massive consequences. We dive into the growing debate around the qualifying format, Jackson Goldstone's return to

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58:40

#190. Leogang DH Review: Finn's Return, Asa's Scare &...

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2026/06/15

Leogang delivered exactly what Leogang always seems to deliver: mud, mayhem and unforgettable racing.Ed Masters joins me on Bench Racing to unpack Finn Iles' emotional return to World Cup victory, the wild conditions that caught out some of the sport's biggest names, and the performances that could shape the rest of the 2026 season. From championship implications to race-winning mindset, we break down all the biggest talking points from Round 3 of the UCI Downhill World Cup.

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67:02

#189. Loudenvielle DH Review: Lucas Shaw's...

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2026/06/03

The 2026 World Cup Downhill season rolled into France for Round 2, and Loudenvielle delivered one of the most unpredictable races we've seen in years.Photographer and World Cup insider Sven Martin joins me for another edition of Bench Racing as we break down a weekend defined by blown-out conditions, huge crashes, surprise results, and a long-awaited first World Cup victory for Lucas Shaw. We dive into the incredible crash rate that caught out many of the sport's biggest names, the costly mistakes

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113:10

#188.Theo Erlangsen on Darkfest, World Cups &...

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2026/05/26

South African freerider, racer and all-round character Theo Erlangsen joins the podcast for one of the most honest MTB conversations yet. We dive into how Darkfest changed the direction of his career, the reality of World Cup racing, the rise of the new generation led by Jackson Goldstone, and Theo’s insights into the 2026 downhill season. From South Korea track previews to racing politics, freeride culture and plenty chaos along the way — this one covers it all.

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71:40

#187. XC MTB is CHANGING | The New School riders Luca...

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2026/05/12

XC racing has evolved fast.Technical tracks, aggressive riding styles, modern bikes and a new generation bringing personality back into the sport. Cannondale Factory riders Luca Martin and Charlie Aldridge join the podcast to talk racing, training, gravity riding and life behind the scenes of World Cup XC. Their fun, aggressive approach to racing has even caught the attention of Monster Energy, with both riders becoming new signings for the iconic brand as XC continues to evolve into one of the

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72:49

#186.South Korea DH Review: The Fairytale Debut &...

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2026/05/08

The 2026 World Cup Downhill season has arrived, and we are kicking things off with a massive review of the historic first round in South Korea. Alan Milway joins me for the first 'Bench Racing' episode of the year to deconstruct a weekend that defied the script.We dive deep into Asa Vermette’s incredible elite debut, the 'Aaron Gwin factor' as his team mate, and how a brand-new, hand-cut track changed the game for the world’s best riders. From the technical challenges to the mental hurdles of

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92:27

#185. 2026 World Cup Downhill MTB Preview with Sven...

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2026/04/21

The 2026 Downhill World Cup season is ON! Join legendary photographer Sven Martin as we dive deep into the upcoming year of thrilling races on this episode of Bench Racing. Get the inside line on the riders to watch in 2026, New Tracks, New Teams, New Era: 2026 MTB World Cup Preview show is here with some juicy behind-the-scenes info and gossip!We'll be your go-to source for Downhill World Cup action all season long, bringing you review episodes after every race.

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80:58

#184.Nino Schurter (THE GOAT) Staying #1 for 20...

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2026/04/08

After more than two decades at the top of cross-country mountain biking, Nino Schurter reflects on life after stepping away from full-time racing.In one of his first in-depth conversations since retiring, Nino shares what it’s really like to stay #1 for so long — from the mindset required on race day to adapting through every evolution of the sport. We talk about longevity, pressure, training, and why success didn’t feel like sacrifice, as well as what comes next beyond the World Cup circuit.

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