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MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast

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Mountain Biking
Downhill Mountain Biking
Downhill Racing
Crankbrothers
Mental Health
Mountain Bike Racing
Hardline
World Cup
Nutrition
Team Management
Greg Minnaar
Injuries
Freeride
Injury Recovery
Jackson Goldstone
Mental Resilience
World Cup DH Racing
AG1
Léger
World Cup Downhill

In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the minds and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of their Sport. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all as... more

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Latest Episodes

Vero Sandler has become one of the most influential riders in women's freeride mountain biking, but her journey started on the World Cup downhill circuit.

In this episode, Vero joins Andrew Neethling to talk about walking away from racing, discoveri... more

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Blake Samson has lived a life most riders have never heard about.

Before becoming one of mountain biking's most recognisable presenters and content creators, Blake grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe before his family fled the country and started again in... more

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Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela joins the show to share the story behind DarkFest's biggest jumps, his engineering approach to building world-class freeride features, lessons from Rampage, and why big air mountain biking continues to evolve. It's an inside l... more

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Jordan Williams continued his incredible form, the level of racing reached new heights, and qualifying proved once again that simply making the finals is becoming one of the toughest challenges in mountain biking.

On the women's side, Vali Höll stre... more

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Vero Sandler
Freeride mountain biker, specialist in big air and female progression in the sport
Professional rider, Dark Fest / Nines participant
Episode: #197.Vero Sandler | From World Cup Racing to Women's Freeride: Fear, Progression & Finding Balance
Blake Samson
Pro freerider and presenter
GMBN presenter, later channel creator
Episode: #196.Blake Samson: Why He Left GMBN & His Biggest Gamble Yet. From Humble Beginnings to Pro Freerider
Clemens Kaudela
Pro mountain biker, big air and dirt jump athlete
Independent rider/DarkFest veteran
Episode: #195.Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela | DarkFest, Rampage & Building the Biggest Jumps in Mountain Biking
Sven Martin
Downhill racer and expert guest on the show
Episode: #194.Andorra DH Review: Sven Martin on the Brutal Reality of World Cup Racing
Ethan Craik
Professional mountain bike rider, Elite racer
Giant/GT team (as discussed)
Episode: #192. Ethan Craik .THE NEXT WORLD CUP STAR? How Ethan Bounced Back From Injury
Wyn Masters
Professional downhill mountain biker and guest on the episode
Episode: #191.Lenzerheide DH Review: Finn Delivers Again & Anna's Fairytale Win with Wyn Masters
Ed Masters
Guest rider/involved figure discussed in the episode
Episode: #190. Leogang DH Review: Finn's Return, Asa's Scare & Championship Momentum with Ed Masters
Theo Erlangsen
Pro mountain biker, Darkfest organizer
Episode: #188.Theo Erlangsen on Darkfest, World Cups & Speaking His Mind
Luca Martin
World Cup winner, under-23 world champion
Competitive XC racer
Episode: #187. XC MTB is CHANGING | The New School riders Luca Martin & Charlie Aldridge leading the way

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Andrew Neethling
Host of MOVING THE NEEDLE: The Andrew Neethling Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 357 ratings
  • Dh post recaps

    Unreal knowledge and insights into the post race chats

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G Lagana
    Australia10 months ago
  • Pod is fine but...

    ... good content, riders, pro interviews but Neethlings obsession with name-dropping Rogan - flaming conspiracy loon & polarizing grievance-dealing divisive figure (like they're friends or something) - is enough to tune out. Admire whoever you like but no need to bring political hacks into the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    wet desert
    United States2 years ago
  • Andrew needs to shut up

    It’s a good show. Guests like Allan Millway and Sven Martin really make it worth following. But Andrew is so convinced we need his exhaustive take on everything that it gets distracting and tiresome sometimes.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jm2e
    United States2 years ago
  • Top level mtb pod

    Dunno how I took me so long to find but after running 15-20 pods I can easily say this five star material. The only gripe I could muster is wishing there were 2 pods a week, or at least immediate pre/post DH racing pods during the DH season (and why Andrew ref's Rogan as if he should model bloviating tinfoil hatter). Having Eric Carter on every few episodes for a 15 minute slot would rule. Andrew is one of the OGs, has a compelling voice & ideas. This is easily one of my top 3 mtb pods.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wet desert
    United States2 years ago
  • Top level mtb pod

    Dunno how I took me so long to find but after running 15-20 pods I can easily say this five star material. The only gripe I could muster is wishing there were 2 pods a week, or at least immediate pre/post DH racing pods during the season... and having an Eric Carter 15 minute slot every week or two: that guy still

    has it too. Andrew is one of the OGs , has a compelling voice and compelling ideas. It is easily one of my top 3 mtb pods.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wet desert
    United States2 years ago

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#195.Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela | DarkFest, Rampage & Building the Biggest Jumps in Mountain Biking
Q: Could you intro yourself?
I'm Clemens Kaudela, also known as C‑Dog. I'm from Austria and grew up around carpentry and building sites, which shaped my approach to constructing big jumps and courses. I've been part of the DarkFest lineage and have helped push freeride in new directions.
#192. Ethan Craik .THE NEXT WORLD CUP STAR? How Ethan Bounced Back From Injury
Q: How has working with a performance coach changed your approach to racing?
It helped quantify mental and physical preparation, establish clearer routines, and teach techniques to stay in the zone during warmups and races, which translated into higher consistency and better race outcomes.
#192. Ethan Craik .THE NEXT WORLD CUP STAR? How Ethan Bounced Back From Injury
Q: What did you tell yourself when you faced this big Achilles injury and the comeback started?
I focused on staying positive, trusting the process, and using a strong support network (team, coach, and mechanics) to rebuild pace and confidence step by step, aiming to return to podium contention.
#184.Nino Schurter (THE GOAT) Staying #1 for 20 Years.Nino Opens Up on Life at the Top & Retirement
Q: Did you ever try crossing over to road racing, and why didn't you pursue it further?
I tried a brief stint with a pro road team to see what it was like, but I quickly realized it wasn't my environment and that my strength and passion lay with mountain biking, allowing me to focus on competing at the highest level in XC.
#184.Nino Schurter (THE GOAT) Staying #1 for 20 Years.Nino Opens Up on Life at the Top & Retirement
Q: What was your biggest mental strength and how did you train that aspect?
My mental strength and the ability to stay focused on the moment were crucial. Training included suffering in workouts to condition the mind, accepting the need to endure hard days, and using power-meter data to guide training while remembering to trust the body over metrics.

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A narrative-driven MTB / extreme-sports show that pulls back the curtain on how top riders and industry leaders train, perform, and navigate high-stakes competition. Episodes center on athlete mindset, gear and bike tech, race strategy, and the evolving ecosystem around sponsorships, media, and event culture. The format blends in-depth athlete stories with expert analysis from seasoned industry insiders, often featuring conversations about resilience, recovery, mentorship, and long-term career planning. It stands out for insider access, long-form conversations, and a steady stream of high-profile riders and coaches, making it a strong match for listeners who want practical takeaways and vivid behind-the-scenes perspectives on elite mountain... more

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