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The Social Distance Podcast

Sam Bewley, George Bennett & Dan Jonesdiamantina.com.au
George Bennett, Sam Bewley and Dan Jones. Two Professional cyclists and their funny mate talk anything, everything and whatever in between in this hilarious, real world, piss taking podcast.....And a bit of Cycling.

Episodes

⋆Warning foul language, Immortalising riders, Ganna's hour, cheating scandals & the day Gravel

The boys discuss the Valverde & Nibali Guard Of Honour and why some riders are chosen to be immortalised and others not. Is Ganna's hour record the peak of human performance? We touch on the Gravel World Champs & reflect back to the day 'Gravel died'. The boys then scurry down a few worm holes to discuss absurd cheating scandals, TSDP Golf tournament & Georges experience of Malaysia so far. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listen...

Oct 10, 202249 min

World Champs wrap up, Bewls last race and Georges trip to Turkey

The boys are struggling to bring energy into the show after a big weekend but we manage to wrap up the World Champ road races, were the crowds smaller than expected & is AVV officially the G.O.A.T? George tells us about his unplanned trip to Turkey & Bewls gives us the insight into the emotions of his final race last weekend. Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 26, 202239 min

Rohan Dennis joins the show for a deep dive chat into his interesting and hugely successful career.

We touch on Roglic’s crash at the Vuelta, talk about the upcoming Worlds TT and dive deep into the more ‘public’ parts of Rohan’s career. He talks us through the difficult time of a contract termination and how he motivated himself to win the World TT Title just a few weeks later. Psychologists in our sport and the best way to source and utilise them. We also ask Rohan to join the debate of the top 3 British bands of all time. MERCH SHOP: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts ...

Sep 13, 20221 hr 2 min

Comm games, Road worlds, La Vuelta & bullying school teachers.

We’re all over the place today. But, we talk Aaron Gates Gold Medals, the current situation with Cycling NZ´s funding and what that means for Bewls & Georges Road Worlds plans, The upcoming Vuelta and of course the good old days of renting VHS movies and bullying school teachers. 🔗 Link to merch shop https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 202253 min

Bewls announces his retirement at the end of 2022 and reflects on the important moments to him.

Bewls announces that 2022 will be his final year as a Professional cyclist, he talks through the highs & lows of his career & reflects on the things most important to him. We touch on the Mens & Woman’s Tours de France & Georges recent success off the back of Covid. Jonsey learns not to use paid apps to diagnose skin cancers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 01, 202252 min

We wrap up the first 9 days of the TDF

George talks about what it's like being on the team leading the TDF, the pressures, the cynics & the tactics. Jonsey is back behind the fence telling stories, we talk about Wout van Aert and the role he's going to play, are TDF stage winners getting bonuses from their teams? And of course our coveted 'Great rider, shit bloke' category. Merch shop: https://shop.betootaadvocate.com/collections/dm-podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 11, 202249 min

Great rider, shit bloke!

We need your help! Send your votes for the two most deserving riders at the TDF for our "Great rider, shit bloke" T-shirts and we will present them in Paris. Send your votes via our social media platforms or to [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 20225 min

Our under prepared, semi-informed attempt at a Tour de France preview.

The boys preview for the upcoming Tour de France, dive into a couple of key stages and predictions and George comes up with a genius idea for how the cobble stage should be in the TDF. The recent biff at Tour of Belgium & is Jonsey the worlds most geneorus man? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 202257 min

The Biff is back at the Dauphine and we go deep into it!!

We go deep into the recent Biff at the Dauphine & Bewls has a story of his own that results in a lovely resolution. The affect motorbikes are having on recent races, Georges day in the break & his immaculate aim with his bidon. Jonsey is coming to the TDF, with TSDP giveaways!! A merch update & what song would get the boys up on the dance floor.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 20221 hr 2 min

Robbie McEwen joins the show to talk Jai & everything this years Giro.

Robbie McEwen joins the lads to talk about a historic Giro win and his new home in the GCN commentary team. Bewls has another run in at The Tour of Estonia and plays fireman for a night, George talks about his recent camp with Pogacar and UAE. Credit card fraud and Jonsey’s self awareness issues.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 30, 202258 min

Giro d’Italia rest day wrap up, the new UCI points system, Koen Bouwman & Daryl Impey

The boys wrap up the first 10days of The Giro, How does Yatsey shift his focus, George runs us through the legend of Koen Bouwman, Daryl Impey joins us live from the road and we dissect the flaws in the new UCI promotion & relegation points system. Plus, a little Merch update.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 16, 202254 min

Cyclings hot tea tradition & carbon footprint, Tour de Romandie and a Giro preview.

We talk about the carbon footprint of professional cycling, Souigners & the age old tradition of hot tea in the feed zones. Bewls talks ‘dives bombs’ and fast decent's at the Tour de Romandie, Our Giro preview and Jonsey’s match making resume. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 02, 20221 hr 2 min

What are 'Form Fuckers' in the Belgian classics, offensive jokes and accusations.

We explain what ‘Form Fuckers’ & ‘De Moeren’ are in the Belgian classics, George reckons there isn’t much cycling to talk about, Jonsey makes a big accusation about Equestrian riders, Non-physically demanding sports, Cocktail nuts & new logos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202256 min

Gravel in stage races, TSDP Covid outbreak, Bernal’s crash & our new intro winner.

Bewls gives a run down of his first race of 2022, followed closely by his run at Omicron, George discusses the Joe Rogan saga, we discuss whether gravel should be included in stage races or left alone, we send our wishes to Bernal and we announce the winner of the all important ‘ New Intro’ competition for the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 07, 202245 min

George organises a show, Jonsey has his work cut out for him & some cycling chat.

Enjoy the most edited, unedited version of the Podcast yet. George, Bewls and Jonsey brush over some recent controversies including 'Sexting' in Australian cricket, Bewls reckons Annemiek van Vleuten would have him on a climb, Some misinformation for up and coming Cyclists & George is looking forward to the NZ roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 202149 min

Hannah Barnes joins the show & talks TDF Femmes, changing teams and her recent Army bootcamp.

Hannah Barnes joins as this weeks co-host and talks everything TDF Femmes, she runs us through her recent Army bootcamp and what it means to be changing teams. We discuss the ever changing landscape of the Gravel racing scene and the boys think they can plan the biggest New Years Eve party hosted by The Social Distance Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202144 min

Mat Hayman & Luke Durbridge join us to recap an iconic Sunday in Hell at Paris Roubaix.

Don’t miss this huge episode, You will not find another Paris Roubaix wrap up quite like this one!  Mat Hayman & Luke Durbridge join us to talk about that iconic Sunday in Hell. We share some hilarious stories from past editions, learn how Mat & Luke developed such a passion for this race. Bewls is left responsible for cleaning Durbos kit and we finally identify the owner of a mysterious set of sunglasses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 06, 202157 min

Olympic Champion Scott McGory helps us dissect the first half of Tokyo 2020

Sydney Olympic Gold Medallist and Tokyo olympic commentator Scott McGory joins us to chat all things ‘Games’ and to challenge Bewls claims from last week. We dive into the inclusion of the new sports and discuss what it’s going to be like for athletes returning from Tokyo to isolate in a hotel for 2weeks. It is also very clear that Video Games being included in the Olympics would heavily fall in the ‘Bell End’ category. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 02, 20211 hr 27 min

Our Guide To The Olympics

George joins the boys from the Olympic bubble in Tokyo, gives us an insight to a pandemic games and talks us through this weekends road race, Jonsey shares some of his own Japanese experiences and Bewl's gets deep reflecting on what the 2008 & 2012 games meant to him at the time and how he views them now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 202158 min