The OTB Podcast

Kieran Bennett
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World Cup Downhill, Enduro and everything mountain bike racing - Interviews, race reviews and industry insights. Hosted by former World Cup Downhill racers Kieran Bennett and James Rennie.

  1. FEB 4

    #76 - And we're back!

    Your favourite band of podcast misfits are back! Join KB, Red Dog and Chris as we break down whats new in the world of mountain biking and beyond, highlights include Chris looping out his 20" at the BMX track, KB racing downhill still at 38 years old, Red Dog's love of bike packing, Gwin's move to Frameworks and a very important topic of when was the biggest technological jump in DH racing? Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 4m

  2. JAN 27

    #75 - Oli Clark

    Its 2026 and we're back! Kicking things off this year, I sat down with the newest member of Mondraker Factory Racing, Oli Clark! I first met Oli when he was a grom at a local Nelson race, riding a Liv trail bike so its very cool to sit down with him now as a factory supported elite downhill racer and talk about his path to get here. Special thanks to our supporters at Maxxis Tyres for the excellent studio set up for this episode too! Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    37 min

  3. 12/17/2025

    #74 - Sam Shaw on his new FKT & the OTB listener awards

    Sam Shaw joins us this week to discuss his incredible ride from Auckland to Wellington on Monday where he shattered the fastest known time record by over an hour! Its a deep dive into why, how, who and what went into making this a reality, plus an extra deep dive into the technique of not having to get off your bike for a toilet stop. We also finally get around to delivering the OTB listener awards for 2026, as voted by you guys! Thats us for 2026 and what a year its been, thanks to everyone who has given it a listen, we'll be back for more in 2026! Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 20m

  4. 12/11/2025

    #73 - The OTB Christmas party

    It was supposed to be the final episode of the year, but would you believe we got far too side tracked and now we need to do another one next week? We promised the OTB listener awards and look we'll be honest, we just didn't get there... Lester and Red Dog rode an ungodly amount of KM's and slept in ditches, KB and Chris did a trail run, its a vaguely bike related episode, one guarantee is that you'll have some laughs! Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 11m

  5. 11/10/2025

    #72 - Matt Whitaker from Wide Open

    This week we are joined by Matt Whitaker, the founder of Wide Open Distributors here in New Zealand. A low key legend of the scene who not only wrenched for John Kirkcaldie and Nathan Rankin back in the Foes Racing days, but has also supported so many of New Zealand's top racers over the years, names like Brook MacDonald, Sam Blenkinson, Wyn Masters, Connor MacFarlane, Robin Goomes and so many more... Matt shares some awesome stories from his days on the road wrenching and how Wideopen started and grew to where it is today. Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 3m

  6. 10/30/2025

    #71 - What the Whaka!

    The Whaka100 is done and dusted and boy is that a brutal race. Join us to relive the pain and suffering we went through just to provide you more entertaining content! Spoiler alert, no DNF's this year though. Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 15m

  7. 10/21/2025

    #70 - Its Whaka time

    If you've been a listener for a while, you'll know its time for the boys annual pilgrimage to the Whaka 100! 100km of premium Rotorua forest, but also 100km of suffering is on the cards, join us as we preview what we think we might (but will likely be wildly wrong). Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 9m

  8. 10/14/2025

    #69 - Where the hell is Bruni?

    Bruni, where are you!? Maybe the most anticipated battle in World Cup history that never eventuated, the stars had aligned but Loic was no where to be found! Well, it made for good podcast content at least. The boys are back to wrap up what was still an epic finale to the World Cup Downhill Series in Mt Sainte Anne! Brought to you by: Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice! To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.html Squirt Cycling Your bike care sorted! Top quality chain lubes, wax, bike cleaner and tyre sealant! https://squirtcycling.nz/ Fox Suspension https://ridefox.com/pages/bike If you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

    1h 17m
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About

World Cup Downhill, Enduro and everything mountain bike racing - Interviews, race reviews and industry insights. Hosted by former World Cup Downhill racers Kieran Bennett and James Rennie.

Information

  • Creator
    Kieran Bennett
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kieran Bennett
  • Show Website
    The OTB Podcast

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