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Stanley St. Social | Cycling News and Interviews

Max Gawn, Luke Plapp and Alex Clements
Tour De France
Cycling
Giro D'italia
Luke Plapp
Tour Down Under
Vuelta
Max Gawn
UAE Team Emirates
Tadej Pogačar
Giro
Melbourne Football Club
Pogacar
Australian Cycling
Tour De France Femmes
INEOS
Caleb Ewan
Remco Evenepoel
UAE
EF Education Easy Post
Strade Bianche

Cycling podcast for race news, rider interviews and honest takes from inside the peloton. Melbourne AFL captain Max Gawn, WorldTour pro Luke Plapp and Alex Clements break it all down. Cycling news every Monday, long-form rider interviews every Wednesday, plus daily coverage through the Tour de France - alongside the Giro d'Italia, la Vuelta, the spring classics, the WorldTour and Australian racing... more

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Latest Episodes

Max Gawn has Everested Willunga Hill: 39 and a half laps, 8,851 metres, no power meter and 115 kilos, alongside Ed Langdon and Hamish Blake.

Plus Plappy on crashes and police motorbikes on the course in Italy, Remco v Ciccone at the Euros, and who w... more

Former GreenEDGE rider Sam Bewley joins us for a look at what goes on behind the scenes at a WorldTour team. Sam is now Head Sports Director at NSN. His job covers race strategy from the car, deciding which DS goes to which race, and helping recruit ... more

Brandon McNulty is the 2026 road world champion. Team USA's 8-man squad outplayed Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert at the UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, and Michael Matthews rode to a heroic silver for Australia with... more

Max is fresh off fourth in the Brownlow, the best vote count of his career, and a red carpet interview that started with a question about the world wheelchair championship. He also talks Everest prep: seven laps of Mount Dandenong, roughly 40 climbs ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Bewley
Head Sports Director, NSN
NSN
Episode: A Sports Director Has Never Crossed the Line First | Sam Bewley
Aaron Gate
Professional cyclist and Olympic-bound rider
New Zealand cycling
Episode: Folded Teams, Unpaid Wages & Making the WorldTour at 34 | Aaron Gate
Luke Tuckwell
Australian cyclist sharing his development path and Grand Tour experience
Red Bull Devo program / WorldTour team
Episode: Luke Tuckwell | The Roglič Apprenticeship, and a Worlds Debut
Lucas Plapp
WorldTour rider, active professional cyclist
Prospective competitor and rival rider discussions in the episode
Episode: Mas Holds Firm, Van Aert Runs Riot at the Vuelta | Social Club
Michael Matthews
Professional cyclist known as Bling
Rabobank, GreenEdge, Sunweb
Episode: Michael Matthews | Kobe Bryant, GreenEdge Then & Now, and Pogi
David Spindler
Neuroscientist specializing in performance science
Independent neuroscientist / performance consultant
Episode: David Spindler: Team Culture, Concussion Science & The Neurochemistry of Winning
Matty Richo
Former Olympic track cyclist; dual nationality representing Australia and Great Britain
British Cycling / Australian Cycling
Episode: Matthew Richardson | AUS To GB, The Lifetime Ban & Getting Taken Out In Japan
Matty Keenan
Former Tour de France commentator, back on the show
Stanley St. Social
Episode: Keeno's Home | Tour Wash-Up, Vuelta Preview & Max's Top 5 Commentators
James Moran
Head of Nutrition at Uno-X Pro Cycling Team
Uno-X Pro Cycling Team
Episode: James Moran | Building Uno-X's Nutrition Program

Hosts

Alex Clements
Host of Stanley St. Social; cycling news and interviews; cycling media veteran
Maxi Gawn
Co-host and former AFL captain; provides cross-sport banter and rider insight
Amy Jones
Co-host; cycling journalist with background at Cycling Tips and Rouleur; adds expert commentary

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 391 ratings
  • Better and better

    The pod really found its groove this men’s TdF. And Amy is an outstanding addition already for the TdFF. Can’t wait to listen on my walks over the next week and a bit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lukeyrobbo
    Australia2 months ago
  • Finally

    Loving having regular pods… also top 5 sprinter chat was great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lraad
    Australia5 months ago
  • Top cycling/sporting podcast

    Great pod, thanks lads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evernotereeview
    Australia5 months ago
  • Hitter of a pod

    Great insights, great conversations, can’t beat it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr.jyde
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Cycling Pod

    Started listening to Stanley St. Social last year and it fast became one of my top listened to cycling podcasts. Love the content, the special guests and the passion for the sport. Great stuff guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jacko Moss
    Australia6 months ago

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Very relatable and entertaining host dynamic, especially for new listeners.
Some listeners criticized betting talk and asked for less gambling content.
Praises for strong rider interviews and banter balance.
Consistently high-quality analysis and guest diversity noted.
Appreciates cross-sport insights with AFL crossover.

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Apple Podcasts
#139
Australia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#248
New Zealand/Sports

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A Sports Director Has Never Crossed the Line First | Sam Bewley
Q: How do you assess a rider's fit with the team culture beyond performance?
He describes a process combining interviews with multiple directors, input from riders who know the candidate, and gut feel, emphasizing language, demeanor, leadership potential, and how they mesh with the team culture.
David Spindler: Team Culture, Concussion Science & The Neurochemistry of Winning
Q: What makes concussion management in cycling different from other sports?
Concussion differs per individual due to different brain dynamics and impact angles; there is no universal threshold, and new sensors may provide objective data to guide medical decisions, though implementation and legal responsibility remain complex.
The Pogi-to-Australia Masterplan (Sky Decks, Highland Cows & One Very Specific Tennis Player)
Q: What is the correct pronunciation of Pogacar as discussed by the hosts?
The hosts acknowledge that there isn't a universally agreed pronunciation, with multiple attempts referenced, ultimately highlighting a lighthearted consensus that Pogacar is acceptable, but the group pokes fun at the various attempts while continuing the discussion.
Matthew Richardson | AUS To GB, The Lifetime Ban & Getting Taken Out In Japan
Q: How did the switch impact your relationship with coaches and the federation back home?
He describes a complex but generally constructive process, with some tension around timing and communication, but ultimately a professional, mostly respectful transition that preserved his career trajectory and allowed him to pursue the dream.
Matthew Richardson | AUS To GB, The Lifetime Ban & Getting Taken Out In Japan
Q: What was your reaction to the Ban for Life press release and how did you handle the media storm?
He explains there was initial shock but a commitment to stay focused on performance and the Olympics, viewing the situation as a distraction that could have undermined the team if addressed prematurely, and noting that the narrative eventually settled with him moving on.

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A lively, opinion-driven cycling show that blends race analysis, rider interviews, and cross-sport banter. Across episodes, hosts and guests discuss Tour de France Femmes, stage tactics, team dynamics, and off-season planning, with regular AFL crossover commentary and lighthearted bets and fan interactions. Noteworthy is the easygoing, conversation-heavy format that balances expert cycling insight with personal anecdotes and accessible banter, making it appealing to both hardcore cycling fans and listeners who enjoy sport culture banter and cross-disciplinary perspectives.

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Recent guests on Stanley St. Social include:

1. Sam Bewley
2. Aaron Gate
3. Luke Tuckwell
4. Lucas Plapp
5. Michael Matthews
6. David Spindler
7. Matty Richo
8. Matty Keenan

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