Please Note: We had some audio issues with our microphones this time around so the backup audio was used. We apologise to your ears upfront but it's not really that bad though is it.

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Produced by Podfire

Lockie and Lleyton are back diving straight into one of the most controversial topics in triathlon right now — the release of Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) data and what it means for fairness in the sport. They break down how TUEs work, where the line between medical necessity and performance enhancement gets blurred, and debate whether athletes and federations should be publicly named for transparency.

Alongside the heavy discussion, the boys recap a massive weekend of racing including T100 on the Gold Coast, Geelong’s unofficial world champs, and standout performances from athletes like John Reed and Hugo Milner. They explore how short course dominance is reshaping middle-distance racing and why run times are reaching another level.

As always, there’s plenty of honest takes, a bit of goss, and some strong opinions on where the sport is heading — and what needs to change.

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.

Produced by Podfire.

In this episode, Lockie and Lleyton dive into the realities of racing on the international triathlon circuit.

The boys discuss some of the challenges athletes face competing at World Cups and international events, particularly in Asia, where travel logistics, race organisation, and cultural differences can sometimes create difficult race environments. They unpack frustrations around race standards, accountability for organisers, and how these issues can impact athletes competing on the world stage.

They also break down the upcoming World Cup in Haikou, China, preview the start lists, and make predictions for both the men’s and women’s races. With a mix of analysis and classic Unfunded banter, the discussion covers athletes to watch, race dynamics, and how the course could shape the results.

Along the way, the boys share personal experiences from international racing, including some of the unexpected challenges athletes encounter when competing overseas.

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.

Produced by Podfire.

In this episode the boys sit down with one of the most respected athletes in world triathlon: Sam Dickinson.

A Commonwealth Games mixed relay gold medalist and Olympic mixed relay bronze medalist, Sam has built a reputation not only for his results but also for the crucial team role he’s played within one of the sport’s most dominant federations.

Sam joins Lockie and Lleyton on the Gold Coast to talk through his Olympic experience in Paris, the difference between competing at the COVID-era Tokyo Games versus the electric atmosphere in Paris, and what it’s like racing alongside athletes like Alex Yee during one of the most successful Olympic campaigns in triathlon history.

They also dive into his recent move into longer racing formats, including his impressive debut win at Ironman 70.3 Italy and podium finishes on the T100 circuit. Sam explains how short-course racing has shaped his strengths and how those skills translate to middle-distance racing.

From Olympic pressure and team dynamics to racing strategy and career evolution, this episode gives an inside look at elite triathlon from one of the sport’s most experienced competitors.