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PODCAST

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy

Patrick Bulger | Cycling Host & Creator

The cycling podcast for the rest of us.The Packfiller is your weekly escape into the hilarious, opinionated, and unfiltered world of cycling culture.Join host Pat Bulger for a mix of biting satire, deep-dive interviews with pro personalities, and the kind of honest bike talk you only hear on the group ride. We skip the dry race stats to focus on the lifestyle, the gear, and the absurdity of being a cyclist.Like a ride with friends (but one is an a-hole).Topics: Cycling Comedy, Bike Culture,

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82:35

Pogačar’s 900W Alien Attack & The Keyboard Directeur...

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/03/25

The sport of cycling is currently operating on a four-centimeter margin of error, and we are breaking it all down on a diet of tuna and spite.Welcome to Episode 520 of The Packfiller Podcast. This week, the crew sits down to dissect the absolute chaos of the Spring Classics. We analyze Tadej Pogačar hitting the deck and still managing to drop a 900-watt nuclear attack on the Poggio, and we celebrate the return of the Women’s Milan-San Remo where Lotte Kopecky delivered a tactical masterclass.But

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79:28

"St." Patrick and The Old Guard

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/03/18

Once upon a time, while the young whippersnappers were apparently out drinking horrid green beer, the elders of the cycling village got together to discuss how things were "back in ze day", whilst enjoying proper pints (thanks Big Barn), and reminiscing about the days of wool and casquettes. Oh, and they've got plenty to say about these Strava Punks too! Now get offa our digital lawns!

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80:42

Pogačar's 80km "Alien" Solo & Launching Project...

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/03/11

This frames the episode as a reality check. We analyze Pogačar’s dominance and then immediately present the contrasting reality of an everyday cyclist.Tadej Pogačar just executed an 80km solo alien abduction of Strade Bianche, and the entire professional peloton is currently existential. But while UAE Team Emirates is rewriting the history books, over here in the Packfiller bunker, we are just trying to survive the algorithms.Tonight, Pat officially launches "Project Reclamation."Following three

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69:51

The Butcher’s Bill: Opening Weekend and Wrangling the...

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/03/04

Opening Weekend wasn't just a race—it was a demolition derby. From shattered clavicles to lost teeth, the Belgian cobbles have left the peloton with a massive "Butcher’s Bill."Tonight, Pat is joined by the dream team: Sam Waples (Biomechanics) and Dr. David Waples (Medical) to break down the trauma, the resilience, and the science of "cold-weather" crashes.In this episode:The Breakaway: Why do the Classics result in more severe injuries than the Tour de France?The Musette (News): Mathieu van der

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63:28

The Dad Tax & Opening Weekend

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/02/25

Is it time to pay the "Dad Tax"? The full Pack is away this week, so the Bulger Bloodline is taking over the studio. It's just Pat and Jackson for a special episode exploring the generational gap in cycling—from 90s retrogrouch habits to the high-tech, aero-obsessed modern peloton. Oh, and we both want new helmets.

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81:13

The $340 Bike Race?! Remco's Masterclass & UCI Dirty...

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/02/18

Is local bike racing getting too expensive to survive? The "OG Three" (Pat, Paul, and Jackson) are in the studio to debate the rising cost of entry fees, including a staggering $340 price tag for local stage races. Plus, we break down the creation of local "Superteams" and whether they help or hurt the scene.In the WorldTour, Remco Evenepoel puts the hammer down on Isaac Del Toro at the UAE Tour, Astana shocks Adam Yates in Oman, and we preview the Volta ao Algarve. Finally, The Broom Wagon trivia

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70:01

The Bionic Commute & The Doctor’s Gideon Orders

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/02/11

The band is back together! After a week away, Pat returns from the stage to the mic to lead the full Pack through a chaotic week of training, or not training...

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94:17

Bike Racing Fans STAY AWAY (not really)

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/01/28

Don't stalk pro riders. Don't join too big of a team. Don't, whatever you do, play trivia with The Packfiller!!! (mind the static)Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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83:03

Fat Bikes Suck, and Other Observations

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/01/21

Don't blame Pat. It was the other guys!! We're also getting excited to ride outside (apparently not on fat bikes, though).Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:34:20

NOT a Redneck!

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/01/14

Was it a compliment, or wasn't it? You get to decide. The whole gang is here, and insanity shall ensue. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:27:21

How 2 Get Fast, With The OG THREE

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2026/01/07

Waples free, which of course means a structured and thoughtful evening sipping beverages and calmly discussing the benefits of, well, being Waples free!Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:36:32

25... and Scene.

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/12/31

The racing was good, if not great. What could make it better? Hmmm...Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:35

A Very Special Packfiller Christmas 2025

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/12/24

No, really. This one was special. Not like last year...Gift ideas (on ZERO budget restrictions), actual gift exchanges, and the yearly judging of the kits. BTW, you should catch this one on our YouTube channel. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:37:42

Will Creatine Make Me FAT?

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/12/17

Hey, it's just water weight, just keep telling yourself that. Plus, planning for next year! Doit now, or fly by the seat of your pants? Your call!Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:43:16

Sensitive Grundle

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/12/10

Yep. That's one of the reasons to spend during this holiday season, and in fact, the whole year through. Keep it cheap, or just go full "cyclist" on your life's habit?Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:29:05

"Family..." - Vin Diesel

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/12/03

Not to sound cheesy, but how did, and does, your family add to your cycling story?Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:35:49

An Exercise in Sophomoric Behavior

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/11/26

I'm thankful for a bunch of immature friends who ride bikes. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:28:09

Young Guns

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/11/12

Well, kinda. After last week's geriatric hour, we thought we'd liven things up a few decades in reverse. Pat tries to figure out kids these days...Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:36:25

To All The Bikes I've Loved Before

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/11/05

When it's Pat and Paul, it's "Back In Ze Day," a retrospective jaunt into how things used to be. Again, you might need a glossary, but you also might laugh. (BTW, yes, that's Paul in the pic)Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:05

Burn Out, or Fade Away?

The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy ·

2025/10/29

It's the spooky season. You know, the kind when you contemplate all of the stupidity you've done, and think about just hangin up the wheels. Not really...Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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