The XXC Magazine Podcast

Someone DNFed a race, but it wasn't Zandr! Jason discusses his disastrous experience at Lumberjack. Zandr talks about his experience visiting Memphis (though you won't hear most of it because of his crappy mic). Ben talks about stuff too. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Invaders" by Iron Maiden

Ben rejoins the show to discuss the emerging 650b market. Zandr explores his fear of unfamiliar singletrack. Jason contemplates nicknames. Somewhere in the middle Ben and Jason discuss baseball while Zandr zones out. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Betty" by Mad Caddies

Ben is busy doing something more important so Andrea Wilson takes his place. Andrea and Zandr discuss Mohican while Jason twiddles his thumbs and folds paper airplanes. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Bottled in Cork" by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

Jason was too busy (or just didn't care enough) to host the podcast so Zandr is left to do it. Ben has a new son. Zandr, Andrea and Matt discuss Syllamo. Other things. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Bad Moon Rising" (cover) by Lagwagon

Ben, Jason and Zandr talk about all kinds of things. Almost none of it relates to cycling at all. Mmm hmmm. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Cocktails" by Rancid

Race directors Mike Kuhn and Ray Adams talk about The Stan's Notubes Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic Presented by Dirt Rag. (Seriously, that's the full name). Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Coming Too Close" by No Use For A Name

Ben discusses the Whiskey 50, Andrea and Zandr discuss the Cohutta 100, and Jason got an iPhone! We apologize to the Amish community for the content and to you, dear listener, for the technical difficulties. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Amish Paradise" by Weird Al Yankovic

Todd Sadow of Epic Rides discusses this weekend's Whiskey Off Road race. Zandr has a new food obsession. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Liquor, Beer and Wine" by The Reverend Horton Heat

Ben discusses the results of the AntiEpic, Jason talks about his dog bite and Zandr lovingly reflects upon his Dorito taco experience. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Dumb Reminders" by No Use For A Name

An international diamond smuggling operation threatens the safety of the world. Jason Mahokey is the only man capable of foiling their schemes. Meanwhile, Ben and Zandr talk to pro racer Kelly Magelky about life on and off the bike. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "The Mighty Sparrow" by Ted Leo And The Pharmacists

Sonya Looney of the Topeak-Ergon team discusses the Yak Attack. Zandr plays Draw Something on his iPhone. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Espionage" by Green Day

Pro racer Jonathan Davis talks about Skittles while Zandr fantasizes about Taco Bell's culinary wizardry. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Nitro" by Dick Dale

Dr. Nathan Daley of the Leonardi Institute joins Ben and Zandr to discuss nutrition. Jason is myseriously absent. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "One Little Victory" by Rush

Technical difficulties don't prevent pro XC racer Nathan Guerra joining the XXC gang to discuss his organization called Vision. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Baby's Waiting" by Superdrag

Ben is nowhere to be found as guest Andrea Wilson discusses Southern Cross and power line maintenance. Contact us at xxcpod@gmail.com! Music used in this episode: "Fanfare For The Well-Dressed Man" by The Reigning Monarchs "Almost Familiar" by Pretty Lights