The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

DC Rainmaker & DesFit
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DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about all the latest sports tech news and product releases along with interviews with sports tech experts and insiders - everything that you need to know to level up your health, fitness, and sports performance.

  1. Garmin Price Drops, Apple WatchOS 27, and Google's Obsession With Queso

    1d ago

    Garmin Price Drops, Apple WatchOS 27, and Google's Obsession With Queso

    Ray and Des chat about the Apple's new watchOS 27 update, Fitbit Air reviews, and price drops from Garmin. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related Content: Fitbit Air Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/e_uSpR_4hmg?si=CMQpkz8e8P7ynFGt Fitbit Air Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Sryp2OOn9Xk?si=DaqQB1buSQNlvy0w Fitbit Air Review (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/fitbit-review-vs-whoop.html Fitbit Air Arm Band Accuracy (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/mglGJqUKXh8?si=piut9VHdh-FFB0vZ Garmin Forerunner 70/170 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/aDrUFBzVdwQ?si=rxCgEfrsmb1Jcl4g Garmin Forerunner 70 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/EjWusb56MM4?si=MsGNQoYGXATBAkKp Garmin Forerunner 70 Review (Ray -Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/garmin-forerunner-70-depth-review-and-tested.html Garmin Forerunner 70 vs 170 Comparison (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Lr0f1g-H-ls?si=vX9XAdhb7QB1NmXO Garmin Forerunner 70 vs 170 Comparison (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/XI0lzZWNjfw?si=Gcr2-4TomPx6iZsh WatchOS 27 Overview (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/QUPrh7naJ9Q?si=-F9gxca4aytFEMwG WatchOS 27 Overview (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/IMs93E-mtiA?si=XSD0sBiBcg-4QSpK WatchOS 27 Overview (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/apple-watchos27-new-features-detailed.html // Chapters 0:00 What's In This Episode? 2:16 Apple watchOS 27 Updates 13:58 Apple and Garmin Rumors?! 20:16 Google Fitbit Air 29:04 Fitbit Air Arm Band Accuracy 31:42 Garmin Forerunner 70/170 35:55 Garmin Price Drops // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

    41 min
  2. Fitbit Air: Should Whoop Worry?

    May 10

    Fitbit Air: Should Whoop Worry?

    Ray and Des chat about the potential for the Google Fitbit Air to change the health and fitness industry forever. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related Content: Fitbit Air Announced (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/h-58hCcTRFU?si=UwqmHiOh17mY1Vw8 Fitbit Air Announced (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/njdRHsLbcp0?si=sUnKFvzSGq1Ay0D8 Fitbit Air Announced (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/fitbit-air-whoop-competitor-everything-details.html Whoop's Response to the Fitbit Air (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/whoops-defensive-hastily-features.html // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

    44 min
  3. The Watch We Wanted To Love...

    May 3

    The Watch We Wanted To Love...

    Ray and Des chat about the new Polar Street X. With a built-in flashlight, retro looks, and a great price, it has tons of potential. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Content Polar Street X Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/uNif0vGfozc?si=zTbh7BbtBgKTzdbR Polar Street X Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/WUnNimZAx6g?si=23sQrefb5hq1z3tX Polar Street X Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/polar-street-x-in-depth-sports-review.html Suunto vs Garmin vs Suunto Lawsuit: https://youtu.be/7QAiOeQPBak?si=hQiCtAgcccbPWvI0 // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

    33 min
  4. COROS and Wahoo Partnership…A Complicated Collaboration?

    Apr 28

    COROS and Wahoo Partnership…A Complicated Collaboration?

    Ray and Des discuss the new partnership between COROS and Wahoo with where it's both genius but could also get complicated. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Content Wahoo / COROS CEO Interview: https://youtu.be/jZqg8Tltzys?si=nxBHsjvBSH48lX-y Wahoo and COROS Hook Up: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/coros-wahoo-partnership.html // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

    35 min
  5. Is Garmin's New Varia 820 Radar "Too Good"?

    Mar 29

    Is Garmin's New Varia 820 Radar "Too Good"?

    Ray and Des chat about the new Garmin Varia RearVue 820 cycling radar and why it may actually be "too good". Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Videos: Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/8cUFRk21v5U?si=TwvrpT4Kv-s7myBT Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/AHjDw6Vsyvs?si=GfpNn8dY_1UhxKct Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Review (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/02/garmi-varia-rearvue-radar-820-in-depth-review.html // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

    39 min
  6. Suunto vs Garmin vs Suunto // Flashlight Fight!

    Mar 7

    Suunto vs Garmin vs Suunto // Flashlight Fight!

    Ray and Des chat about a battle between Suunto and Garmin over smartwatch features, including GPS antennas, training feedback, and watch flashlights. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog References: xxx The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732

    45 min
  7. Garmin's New Paid Connect+ Feature Is Actually Pretty Cool

    Jan 17

    Garmin's New Paid Connect+ Feature Is Actually Pretty Cool

    Ray and Des chat about the new paid Garmin Nutrition and Food Logging feature for Connect+ and if it's actually worth it. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Videos // Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/Sel6s-7ZCdk?si=wu2eYHSOWwfjZMf4 Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/zbvNgQC2lj0?si=vyNqprT09dQX_bjn Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/01/garmin-connect-nutrition-logging-connect.html // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

    36 min
  8. Surprise Watches from COROS and Suunto

    12/17/2025

    Surprise Watches from COROS and Suunto

    Ray and Des chat about the summer and fall releases from Suunto and COROS including the COROS Nomad, Apex 4, and Pace 4 as well as the Suunto Race 2 and Vertical 2. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related videos: COROS Nomad Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/mQvqOFZDiMo?si=FMavR7yREZbIRmTr COROS Nomad Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/c-UnsJJhdfs?si=N9F_cof77_-e-q6h COROS Nomad Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/08/coros-nomad-in-depth-review-comparison.html Suunto Race 2 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/O0AnKvQaPOM?si=Z7ExtDGd1Ma6_MSE Suunto Race 2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/TpEoe4npYZM?si=u944rBGbRfuZFdXx Suunto Race 2 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/08/suunto-race-2-in-depth-review-finally-accurate.html Suunto Vertical 2 Review (Des - YouTube): Coming soon Suunto Vertical 2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/TxS5lD2lnWk?si=K2oiK8NV_jyxAUE_ Suunto Vertical 2 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/09/suunto-vertical-2-in-depth-review-flashlight.html COROS Apex 4 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/F2bORMcdGT0?si=fmL1aIiOH8Eh_GEJ COROS Apex 4 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/R8L4xOQ7PxU?si=qvPhskQBC7lTApxl COROS Apex 4 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/coros-apex-4-series-depth-review-comes.html COROS Pace 4 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/yKtG9MqzvWY?si=RRl8EQfDP-ERjM9U COROS Pace 4 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/3rJcVVD7TbE?si=8iEyQrdDJJzDgnI3 COROS Pace 4 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/coros-pace-4-in-depth-sports-review.html Chapters: 0:00 In this episode... 2:00 COROS Nomad 10:49 Suunto Race 2 14:47 Suunto Vertical 2 23:11 COROS Apex 4 31:45 COROS Pace 4 37:37 2025 Report Card for Suunto and COROS 45:06 What's Coming Up... // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

    45 min
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