Welcome to Episode 260328 of the Gnar Couch Podshow, where mountain bike culture and idiocy crash together like two bros going for the same gap without checking their speed. If you came here for hot tips on how to shred harder, don’t worry, you’ll probably leave dumber than when you clicked.

This week, our special guests are Dillon Butcher (alleged trail wizard, possible cult leader) and Cole Nichol (not Cole Trickle, but we keep pretending anyway), straight from the Pacific Northwest where the dirt’s as loamy as our brains are mushy. They dive into their New World Disorder-inspired video project and explain how to build giant jumps, scare yourself, and survive digging for Rampage riders without peeing your pants.

Topics include:

• Trail guinea pigging: Why sending a freshly built monster jump is more terrifying than sharing a bathroom stall at Maverick.

• Mountain bike genres: Is there actually a war between “trail dads” and “freeride degenerates,” or did we invent that?

• Biking in Vancouver Island vs Utah: More trees, fewer crackheads (allegedly).

• Building jumps for your own glory and why kids will always poach your lines before you do a backflip.

• Sordid tales from Rampage dig crews, plus existential questions about penis size and Metallica vs Megadeth that definitely should not be public.

• Additional random nonsense about single-named rappers, beer-fueled philosophical debates, and why most of us probably need therapy.

Things get even more sideways when we try to remember which sponsor still talks to us, plug a questionable pair of pants, and force the guests to answer ridiculous Instagram questions. By the end, you’ll know about the Reza Trails jam, how to get better at jumping (pro tip: don’t listen to us), and why the second hour is somehow even more off-topic.

Professionalism? None. Bad life advice? Guaranteed. Thorough research? Not even a little bit.

If you want stories from people who dig, ride, and talk way too much about their toes, you’re home. If you want actual skill progression, please unsubscribe and don’t tell your coach.

Subscribe, like, or drop a comment explaining why you’re still here, because honestly, we can’t figure it out either.

PS: Don’t skip the song at the end unless you hate country music and joy.

Guest info: Dillon Butcher, Cole Nichol, Reza Trails Check out our store for sick shirts.

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Why aren't you as good as Tylor James? Because you didn't hit Crabapple Hits your first time at Whistler then move to Virgin and start hucking your meat of cliffs. It's okay. Most of us are pussies. He's not. Tylor is a 43 year old dad who started MTB about 4 years ago and he's hit some of the biggest features in Virgin, where he now lives with his wife and four kids. He's one of the nicest dudes and a big reason we've booked so many great guests. Seriously, we hope you find some inspiration listening to his story, whether it's MTB, parenting, or nude pissing in Rob's backyard. Guest info: Tylor James

Check out our store for sick shirts. Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month. We all ride TRP brakes. They're the best. Buy some. Thanks to crankbrothers and Hyland Cyclery and EXT Suspension for always keeping the bikes running. Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, the official headquarters of half-baked mountain bike wisdom, questionable life choices, and a healthy mix of potty humor. This week, we're stoked to have slopestyle legend and Rampage veteran Cam McCaul stopping by the virtual couch. On this episode, we get into: 

The glory days of freeride, the existential crisis of realizing you’re a Millennial, and why sending it in the Utah desert will always result in someone getting “slapped by the boss” (spoiler: the boss is sand). 

Behind-the-scenes chaos of Red Bull Rampage broadcasting, where Cam McCaul handles a hectic headset while trying not to say things he's not supposed to. 

A deep dive into what makes a “favorite feature."

As always, Boston Rob manages to geek out so hard he nearly breaks the camera, Cheef sells the Patreon like it’s his last shot at retirement, and the classic “Rob can’t do intros” running gag continues. And we have to have some kind of technical issue, so JP's camera stops working and we replace his face with a photo of him sucking his own toes.

So buckle up, grab a dino nugget like Cam McCaul, and prepare for an hour of bike talk, bad jokes, and self-deprecating wisdom only Gnar Couch could cook up. Don’t expect fitness tips, but do expect to walk away with a craving for Coors Light and a newfound appreciation for bush-landings. Dive in—you’ll regret nothing… or everything. 

 Guest info: Cam McCaul

Check out our store for sick shirts. Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month. We all ride TRP brakes. They're the best. Buy some. Thanks to crankbrothers and Hyland Cyclery for always keeping the bikes running. Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".