We Forgot To Hit Record | Unfunded S2 EP16 (EP51)

We Forgot To Hit Record | Unfunded S2 EP16 (EP51)

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return after an unexpected week off and reveal the painful reason behind the break: forgetting to hit record during what was meant to be one of the biggest interviews in Unfunded Podcast history with the President of World Triathlon. The boys then dive into the latest World Triathlon Championship Series action, discussing Vasco Vilaça’s incredible form, Dorian Coninx’s return to the top step, Matt Hauser’s absence, Alex Yee’s difficult start to the season, and the growing concerns around motorbike positioning and its influence on race outcomes. They also unpack the French dominance across the men’s, women’s and mixed relay events, analyse Australia’s impressive relay performance, and debate the tactics unfolding in both championship races. To finish, Lockie and Lleyton preview the upcoming Tiszaujvaros World Cup, discuss Simon Lehmann’s remarkable quest for a sixth consecutive victory at the event, break down the key contenders in both elite fields, and share their podium predictions for one of the most unique races on the triathlon calendar.

Almost Arrested in Japan Over $8 | Unfunded S2 EP15 (EP50)

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton return for Episode 50 after their trip to Japan, sharing stories from their post-race adventures in Nara and Kyoto before unpacking the wild train station incident that nearly saw them hauled in by Japanese police over an $8 ticket discrepancy. The boys then dive into the biggest talking point in triathlon: the drama from Alghero. They break down the growing tensions surrounding Lisa Tertsch, the controversial aid-station bottle incident involving Jeanne Lehair, and whether moments like these are actually good for the sport. They also recap the women’s race, where Cassandre Beaugrand stormed back to victory ahead of Beth Potter and Tertsch. On the men’s side, they discuss the carnage that unfolded after a series of crashes and DNFs took out many of the favourites, leaving Vasco Vilaça and Miguel Hidalgo to capitalise. The conversation turns to how the result reshapes the season and adds pressure to athletes chasing World Series points early in the Olympic cycle. To finish, Lockie and Lleyton preview the upcoming World Cup in Mexico, discuss the challenging travel schedule facing many athletes, highlight Jordan Rick’s World Cup debut, and make their podium predictions for both the men’s and women’s races.

SuperTri is Dying? | Unfunded S2 EP14

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton return for S2 EP14 (EP49) ahead of a huge race week trip to Japan, before diving into one of the biggest WTCS previews of the season at Alghero. The boys unpack the fallout from the Enhanced Games, including James Magnussen’s return, the underwhelming world record attempts, and the reactions from Olympic swimmers like Cam McEvoy. They also discuss the current state of SuperTri and whether the once-exciting format is slowly fading away. The episode then shifts into triathlon racing, including Dylan McCullough’s dominant comeback performance after 18 months out injured, and a full breakdown of the stacked WTCS Alghero start lists. Lockie and Lleyton debate whether the men’s race will stay together or explode into a breakaway, with Alex Yee, Matt Hauser, Hayden Wilde, Miguel Hidalgo and others all in contention. On the women’s side, the focus turns to Cassandra Beaugrand’s return, Beth Potter’s form, and how the Olympic cycle is already bringing the sport’s biggest stars back together.

Hauser Breaks Away | Unfunded S2 EP13

This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire Lockie and Lleyton break down all the action from Yokohama, including Matt Hauser’s dominant breakaway win and Australia’s impressive depth with Luke Willian and Brayden Mercer featuring in the front group. The boys discuss how Hauser has become the athlete everyone is now chasing, why their race predictions completely missed the mark again, and what Alex Yee, Hayden Wilde, and the rest of the field need to do to respond. On the women’s side, they dive into Tilda Månsson’s breakout WTCS victory over Beth Potter, debate Potter’s post-race reaction, and discuss whether Månsson has officially arrived as a long-term contender. There’s also discussion around Gwen Jorgensen’s comeback at 40 years old, the rise of the next generation of European athletes, and how Olympic qualification battles are already beginning to heat up for LA 2028 and beyond. Outside of racing, the boys unpack the bizarre reality of the Enhanced Games, James Magnussen’s transformation, and whether the entire concept is really just a giant pharmaceutical publicity stunt.

Chengdu Recap & Yokohama Preview | Unfunded S2 EP12

Brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire. Lockie and Lleyton break down all the action from the Chengdu World Cup, including Luke Willian’s win, Laura Lindemann’s comeback victory, and the growing concern around just how fast World Cup racing has become. The boys dive into Australia’s mixed team relay performance, the increasing importance of relay strategy for Olympic qualification, and why Great Britain’s depth is becoming scary for the rest of the world. They also preview WTCS Yokohama, discussing the highly anticipated return of Alex Yee to triathlon racing against Matt Hauser and Miguel Hidalgo, plus their podium predictions for both elite races. The episode also covers Australian debuts for Bradley Course and Rachel Hill, Japan race experiences, relay tactics, and some controversial discussion surrounding motorbike interference and doping in triathlon.