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The IRONMAN Insider™, A Triathlon Podcast Presented by Maurten delves into the culture and sport of long-course triathlon, bringing fans new insights and learnings from the top athletes and other leading figures.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026
IRONMAN InsiderTM gives Ironman fans close athlete context before major races, especially around preparation, course demands, and race-day mindset.
IRONMAN InsiderTM is a Sports pick for listeners who want triathlon from inside the race week bubble. In the sampled episodes, Matt Lieto keeps the conversations close to Ironman World Championship preparation in Nice and Kailua-Kona, with athletes talking through the course,…
Before race day, Matt Lieto lets you hear a champion reckon with a derailed season.
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A sharp, course-specific talk about recovery, execution, and what Nice demanded from Sam Long.
Sam Long gets a tight, useful interview because it stays on race execution. Matt Lieto starts with Long's results, personality, and the recovery hangover from Nice, then keeps circling back to what changed in prep for a course that asked for climbing, descending, and patience.
Race-week chatter from Nice that turns quick athlete reactions into a clear read on the World Championship field.
The episode stays close to race week in Nice, moving from the pro press conference to quick athlete conversations and a few loose takes from elite media.
A calm, useful race conversation about patience, restraint, and trusting the plan.
Hannah Berry gets a measured sitdown that frames long-course racing as a test of restraint as much as power. Matt Lieto presents her as one of the sport's quietly consistent and respected athletes, a two-time Ironman champion and perennial podium threat, and keeps circling back…
Kona nerves, swim-start tactics, and the calm thinking behind a long day.
Matt Lieto is on the ground in Kailua-Kona for the 2025 Women's Ironman World Championship, and the piece keeps its attention on the favorites without drifting into big, empty predictions.
Kona returns, Texas memory, and swim confidence take center stage.
The segment opens in Kailua, Kona with Matt Lieto setting up a conversation that leans on goals for the Ironman World Championships Women's Edition and the emotional weight around race weekend.
A focused look at how a fast-rising triathlete turns race craft into results.
Trevor Foley sits at the center of a focused conversation about what actually decides long-course results. Fresh off a win at Ironman New Zealand, he and Matt Lieto spend time on the practical side of performance: jet lag, pacing, transition speed, and the small habits that save…
A grounded look at a versatile racer built on grit, work ethic, and home-soil stakes.
Kyle Smith is given a clear, deserved spotlight here, with the focus on a versatile athlete whose bike power, grit, and work ethic feel tied to the blue-collar reputation around him.
Three contenders, one course, and a clear look at what reaches the start line in Nice.
The episode has its sharpest edge in race week in Nice, where the host speaks with three notable athletes who arrive with different stories but the same championship aim.
Triathlon talk from inside race week.
Triathlon news, unfiltered opinions, one weekly group ride.
Bill Simmons debates NBA tanking, MVP races, and movies with Zach Lowe and friends.
Zach Lowe and ESPN colleagues dissect NBA trades, cap rules, and roster fit.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Ryen Russillo runs weekly NFL and MLB recaps with beat reporters like Jeff Passan and Mike Sando.
The conversation opens lightly.
Matt Lieto opens in Kailua, Kona with Kat Matthews and Chelsea Sodaro ahead of the Ironman World Championships Women's Edition.
The episode is a race-week stop in Nice with Magnus Dittliff, Leon, and Christian Hogenhag.
Matt Lieto opens by calling Kyle Smith one of the sport's most exciting and versatile athletes.
Race week in Nice sets the scene.
Matt Lieto sits down with Trevor Foley fresh off a big Ironman New Zealand win.
Matt Lieto opens race week in Nice with three conversations.
Matt Lieto opens the show from Kona with the Women’s Ironman World Championship just a few days away.
Matt Lieto is in Kailua-Kona for the Women's Ironman World Championship and sits down with Lucy Charles Barkley, Lottie Wilms, and Marjolaine Pierre.
Host Matt Lieto interviews top triathletes Daniel Bakkegaard, Christian Bloomfeld, and Gustav Eden ahead of the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, covering their race preparations, injury recoveries, and mental strategies.
Host Matt Lieto interviews professional triathlete Sam Long about his recovery after the Ironman World Championships in Nice, his thoughts on the rising competitiveness led by Norwegian athletes, and how he balances training with family life.
Matt Lieto opens by framing Hannah Berry as one of long-course triathlon's quiet constants.
Matt Lieto checks in from Kailua-Kona during the build toward the 2025 Women’s Ironman World Championship.
Race week in Nice shifts the focus from favorites to the athletes just outside the spotlight.
Matt Lieto opens the new year by welcoming Miranda Carfrae for a look back at 2025 and a small step into 2026.
Host Matt Lieto interviews triathlete Jackie Herring about her career, recent win, and balancing family life with elite racing.
Host Matt Lieto interviews professional triathlete Matthew Marquardt about his recent Ironman win and balancing elite sport with medical school.
Host Matt Lieto interviews pro triathlete Anna Reichman about her surprising lead in the Ironman Pro Series and her recent wins.
Host Matt Lieto interviews pro triathlete Braden Currie ahead of the Cairns Ironman Asia Pacific Championship, discussing his history with the race and the local area.
Host Matt Lieto interviews defending Ironman World Champion Lucy Charles-Barclay about her racing career and recent performances.