The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast

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Where triathlon meets real talk. Hosted by two seasoned triathletes Lockie Jones and Lleyton Wall, this podcast takes a deep dive into the controversies, challenges, and triumphs of the triathlete world.

  1. 5d ago

    Aussie Legends vs German Greats: Who Wins Kona? | Unfunded S2 EP25 (EP60)

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton celebrate episode 60 and kick off World Championship week, starting with Lockie's belated birthday bash and why he was the first one to go home from his own party. With the IRONMAN World Championship back in Kona and the men and women racing on the same weekend for the first time since 2019, the boys debate whether Kona is the biggest race in triathlon, share their first triathlon memories and look at how the media built the Kona legend, from Chris McCormack and Lionel Sanders' vlogs to Pro Tri News. They revisit Jan Frodeno's trifecta and Australia's run of Kona wins from 2007 to 2012, and settle a three-versus-three between Chris McCormack, Craig Alexander and Pete Jacobs and Germany's Sebastian Kienle, Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange. Then it's a start list stacked with Olympians moving up to long course, from Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden to Marten Van Riel and Julie Derron, and the boys' podium predictions and dark horses for the men's and women's races. They wrap up with the Rome World Cup, where Alex Yee dominated the men's race, Diana Isakova, Tilda Månsson and Taylor Spivey made the women's podium, and Great Britain brought their A team to the mixed team relay.

    Aussie Legends vs German Greats: Who Wins Kona? | Unfunded S2 EP25 (EP60)

  2. Oct 1

    Wildest World Championship Finish Ever? WTCS Grand Final Recap | Unfunded S2 EP24 (EP59)

    Brought to you By Official Beer Co.Produced By Podfire. The 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals delivered one of the most dramatic weekends the sport has seen in years, and Lockie & Lleyton break down everything from Pontevedra. They dive into Matt Hauser's controversial sprint finish against Vasco Vilaca, debate whether World Triathlon needs a "hold your line" rule, discuss France's incredible production line of talent, and ask whether Cassandra Beaugrand has surpassed Gwen Jorgensen as the greatest complete female triathlete we've seen. The boys also analyse Alex Yee's remarkable comeback run, Fanny Salai's dominant junior performance, the future of Team USA heading towards LA 2028, and preview another stacked field at the Rome World Cup.

    Wildest World Championship Finish Ever? WTCS Grand Final Recap | Unfunded S2 EP24 (EP59)

  3. Sep 23

    World Championship Week Is Here | Unfunded S2 EP23 (EP58)

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire After a short break, Lockie and Lleyton return to the podcast to catch up on everything that's happened in the triathlon world. They discuss Lleyton's recent European racing block through Ireland, Tunisia and Nice, while Lockie opens up about his latest shoulder injury, surgery and the mindset that's helping him navigate another lengthy rehabilitation. The boys then run through the biggest triathlon stories they missed during their time away, including Christian Blummenfelt's remarkable performances, Hayden Wilde and Taylor Knibb's 70.3 World Championship victories, Super League's return, Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand's WTCS campaigns, and recent anti-doping suspensions. The second half of the episode is a comprehensive preview of the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra, Spain. They analyse the junior, U23 and elite fields, highlight Australian athletes to watch, break down the championship points scenarios, and give their predictions for both the women's and men's world titles, including whether Matt Hauser can overcome Vasco Vilaça to claim the overall championship.

  4. Sep 3

    The World Title Race Just Blew Wide Open | Unfunded S2 EP22 (EP57)

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire After a month between recordings, Lockie and Lleyton catch up from opposite sides of the world as Lleyton wraps up his European racing block while Lockie continues his return from injury. The boys discuss life in Font-Romeu, training alongside many of the world's best triathletes, and their plans for upcoming races in Ireland and Tunisia. They also reveal their hopes of covering the 70.3 World Championships on location before diving into a recap of the recent South American World Cups, highlighting Dylan McCullough's dominant breakaway performances, Toby Powers' breakthrough World Cup podium, and the amusing story of Mitch Kolkman accidentally racing in Jordan Ruck's tri suit. The conversation then shifts to the WTCS Weihai race, where standout performances from Cal Kaminski and Brendan Copeland contrasted with disappointing days for Matt Hauser and Luke Willian. Finally, the hosts break down the rapidly changing World Triathlon Championship standings, discussing Vasco Vilaca's growing advantage, Cassandra Beaugrand's commanding lead in the women's series, and what still needs to happen before the World Championship Finals in Pontevedra.

  5. Jul 30

    Can Anyone Beat Hauser or Beaugrand? | Unfunded S2 EP21 (EP56)

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. The boys kick off with stories from training, birthday celebrations, and a hilarious travel nightmare after a fellow triathlete almost missed his flight to Europe. They then discuss the surprisingly low profile of the Commonwealth Games before breaking down the newly announced 2027 World Triathlon calendar, including the rebranded T50 World Tour, new venues, and questions surrounding the championship format and points system. Attention then turns to the London World Triathlon Championship Series race, where Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand continued their incredible dominance with another commanding victory. Lockie and Lleyton analyse Hauser's remarkable consistency, Beaugrand's control of the women's field, the current World Series standings, key crashes involving Braden Mercer and Tilly Anema, and what it all means heading towards the season finale. The episode wraps up with previews and podium predictions for the Rio World Cup, discussing the athletes to watch and whether anyone can challenge the established favourites.

  6. Jul 23

    London WTCS Preview & Edmonton Breakdown | Unfunded EP55

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return for another Freaky Friday episode, catching up on training, Leighton’s upcoming six-week European racing block, and Lockie’s return to full training after injury. They also discuss some of the latest innovations in triathlon, including the unusual hydrodynamic swim cap attachment that’s starting to appear in elite racing. The boys break down all the action from the World Triathlon World Cup in Edmonton, including Solomon Okrafo-Smart’s breakthrough victory, Tyler Mislawchuk and Reese Vannerson’s thrilling sprint finish, Taylor Knibb’s dominant bike leg, and Australia’s mixed relay performance. They also give their thoughts on the current state of World Cup commentary and debate whether mixed relays are as exciting outside of major championship events. Looking ahead to WTCS London, they preview the stacked men’s and women’s fields, discuss Matt Hauser’s incredible season, Alex Yee’s homecoming, the rise of Calum McClusky, and why Cassandra Beaugrand remains the woman to beat. The episode wraps up with podium predictions and a discussion about which iconic cities around the world should host future World Triathlon races, including Sydney, New York and Barcelona.

  7. Jul 16

    Matt Hauser Owns Hamburg | Unfunded S2 EP19 (EP54)

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. After a week away from the studio, Lockie and Lleyton return to break down one of the biggest weekends on the triathlon calendar. The boys dive into Matt Hauser’s incredible third consecutive Hamburg World Triathlon Championship Series victory, analyse the standout performances from the men’s and women’s races, and discuss who is shaping up as the biggest threat for the remainder of the WTCS season. They also unpack the Mixed Relay World Championships, where France secured the first relay qualification spot for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, while discussing the surprise performances from Hungary, Australia’s unfortunate withdrawal, and the selection decisions that left a few eyebrows raised. Away from triathlon, the conversation drifts into Conor McGregor’s disappointing return, football World Cup fever, the Tour de France, Facebook nostalgia, influencer culture, and why Hamburg should never get rid of its iconic beer steins.

  8. Jul 9

    Hamburg Predictions & The Rise of Chinese Bikes | Unfunded S2 EP18 (EP53)

    This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return for a relaxed catch-up episode as they discuss a quieter period in the triathlon calendar before diving into the biggest talking points from around the sport. The boys recap the Tiszaujvaros World Cup, where Csongor Lehmann continued his remarkable dominance on home soil and Fanni Szalai claimed another breakthrough victory for Hungary, while Taylor Knibb returned to World Cup racing with a strong performance. They also unpack the viral Louis Vuitton runway bike, debate the growing influence of Chinese bike manufacturers in professional triathlon, and discuss whether premium bike prices are becoming impossible to justify for aspiring athletes. Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the Hamburg World Triathlon Championship Series and Mixed Relay World Championships. Lockie and Lleyton break down the key contenders, debate whether Matt Hauser can continue his winning streak, discuss Hayden Wilde’s return to short course racing, predict the individual podiums, and give their picks for the relay world title as nations begin the road to Olympic qualification.

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Where triathlon meets real talk. Hosted by two seasoned triathletes Lockie Jones and Lleyton Wall, this podcast takes a deep dive into the controversies, challenges, and triumphs of the triathlete world.

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  • Creator
    Podfire
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
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