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Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens

Sigma Sports
Cycling
Tour De France
Giro D'italia
Tadej Pogacar
Cyclocross
Mental Health
Richard Carapaz
Simon Yates
Eurosport
Gravel Racing
Vuelta a España
Mark Cavendish
Olympics
Women's Cycling
Professional Cycling
Primoz Roglic
Jonas Vingegaard
Paris-Roubaix
Canada
Josh Tarling

Sigma Sports is proud to present Matt Stephens Unplugged, a regular catch-up with cycling’s favourite character, Matt Stephens, as he chats with special guests and explores the bowels of his own fruity mind. With lots of surprises along the way, the route-map has been torn up; so who knows what direction we’re going in, or where we’ll end up! www.sigmasports.com/podcast

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Latest Episodes

Danish gravel star Mads Würtz Schmidt joins Matt Stephens fresh off a remarkable run of wins to explain how leaving the WorldTour behind has transformed him as an athlete. The Specialized rider opens up candidly about the mental health struggles that... more

Matt Stephens takes us behind the scenes at the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift 2026 to share his reactions and opinions to a race that will go down in history as one of the best GC battles of all time. Packed with cameos and guest appearances, Matt... more

Matt Stephens takes us behind the scenes at the Tour de France 2026, where he has been meeting the fans on Alpe d’Huez and witnessing some of the best final week’s racing of all time. There were Individual Time Trials, breakaways, records smashed, an... more

Matt Stephens is back with another week’s worth of reflections on rest day two of the 2026 Tour de France. This is the mini series where Matt takes you behind the scenes at the WBD Sport studios, with thrilling in-race finish line action as well as p... more

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Recent Guests

Mads Würtz Schmidt
Former WorldTour pro turned gravel specialist, European Gravel Champion
Independent cyclist / Gravel racer
Episode: Mads Würtz Schmidt on his successful switch from road racer to gravel champion
Dani Rowe
Former professional cyclist; interviewed on BTS segments
Dani Rowe (as a guest)
Episode: Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Rest Day Reflections 2026 - A GC battle to remember
Zoe Backstedt
Professional cyclist; interviewed on start-line and race-day segments
Lotto Soudal or related team (as mentioned)
Episode: Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Rest Day Reflections 2026 - A GC battle to remember
Ned Boulting
Broadcast journalist; occasional co-host/guest
Broadcaster (RCS/Eurosport context)
Episode: Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Rest Day Reflections 2026 - A GC battle to remember
Martina Centomo
Reporterr/ commentator for RCS
RCS Sport
Episode: Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Rest Day Reflections 2026 - A GC battle to remember
Tom Boonen
Guest on the show, former professional cyclist
Former professional cyclist
Episode: Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2026 - Stages 10 - 15 Dominance and devastation
Rebecca Charlton
Broadcaster, journalist, and cycling commentator
Sports media
Episode: Rebecca Charlton on her Cancer Diagnosis, Cycling and Recovery
Orla Shnui
Host of stage conversations
Festival stage host
Episode: LeBlanq Joyride Festival Special
Lisa Medwell
DJ at after-party
Festival entertainment
Episode: LeBlanq Joyride Festival Special

Host

Matt Stephens
Host of the show; long-time cycling commentator and presenter known for informal, in-depth interviews and race-side storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 682 ratings
  • Don’t like

    Don’t Like - Just Another Biggie 67

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Just Another Biggie 67
    United States9 months ago
  • I absolutely love your laugh! 😊

    Your podcast goes deep and is a blast at the same time. Go ahead👍 And your laughing makes my day😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _claude_
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Great conversation with Bas Tietema

    Love the infectious passion of Bas.

    Quiz took maybe a bit long and away from the rest of the awesome content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nlellenau
    Australia2 years ago
  • Could listen to Matt talk about anything

    These podcasts and the Cafe Ride videos are the best cycling content out there. Matt has cemented himself up there with Ned B as my all time favourite commentators, pundits, interviewers and general speakers on any subject. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Consume Tea
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Powerful

    Love you mate. You rock

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul Marais 13
    South Africa2 years ago

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Guests are described as high-caliber and engaging, with insightful cycling perspectives.
Listeners praise the host's curiosity, conversational depth, and humor.

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Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift Rest Day Reflections 2026 - A GC battle to remember
Q: Who do you think will win the final stage and the GC battle?
The heart says Demi Vollering for GC with a strong final push, while the head points to a tight contest that could still swing in favor of Kasia depending on stage tactics and conditions.
Imogen Cotter on Resilience, Reinvention, and Life Beyond the Peloton
Q: How did the accident change your perspective, and what led you to transition into sports media?
She details the crash, injuries, and the tough recovery, followed by a shift away from competing toward using media to tell human stories in cycling, pursuing journalism studies and creating more accessible cycling content.
Imogen Cotter on Resilience, Reinvention, and Life Beyond the Peloton
Q: What was your first introduction to cycling and how did you get started?
Imogen shares how she grew up in west of Ireland, moved into cycling through Belgium, and gradually found her path from running and swimming to chasing professional cycling, including the early challenges and relocations that shaped her career.
Rebecca Charlton on her Cancer Diagnosis, Cycling and Recovery
Q: What role did the cycling community and Chris Hoy play in your journey?
She recounts Chris Hoy's encouragement about cold cap use, the influence of his book on her mindset, and how cycling culture and fans helped sustain her energy and optimism throughout treatment.
Rebecca Charlton on her Cancer Diagnosis, Cycling and Recovery
Q: How did you manage work during chemo and treatment?
She explains that continuing to commentate provided an escape and a sense of normalcy, and her partner Paul supported her decision to keep working, with her colleagues and the cycling community offering emotional and logistical support.

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What is Sigma Sports Unplugged about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid cycling-focused show built around informal, personality-driven storytelling and on-the-ground race coverage. Episodes blend live race reactions, behind-the-scenes road reports, and colorful banter with high-profile guests from cycling and sports media, plus occasional festival and travel segments. Listeners get an intimate, humorous look at the sport—from stage wins and GC chatter to travel quirks and gear debates—driven by a charismatic host whose appetite for conversation and storytelling keeps conversations wide-ranging and approachable. The format often features guest insights from pro riders, broadcasters, and industry voices, delivering både race analysis and human-interest moments that appeal to serious cycling fans and casu... more

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1. Mads Würtz Schmidt
2. Dani Rowe
3. Zoe Backstedt
4. Ned Boulting
5. Martina Centomo
6. Tom Boonen
7. Rebecca Charlton
8. Orla Shnui

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