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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
Tour Down Under
Luke Plapp
Vuelta
Max Gawn
Giro
UAE Team Emirates
Melbourne Football Club
Tadej Pogačar
Pogacar
Australian Cycling
INEOS
Caleb Ewan
UAE
EF Education Easy Post
Strade Bianche
Paris-Nice
Lucas Plapp

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 - where the AFL meets the WorldTour, football-brain curiosity meets a real pro's-eye view. Cycling news every Monday, long-form rider interviews every Wednesday, plus daily coverage through the Grand Tours — the Tour ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes153Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Jimmy Whelan's back for a third time on the show — except he's not a bike rider anymore.

Last time he was on EF. Now he's a full-time pro runner, banging out 200km a week off the back of treadmill sessions in Barcelona, chasing LA 2028.

We chat pro... more

Twelve days from the Tour and the big one lands live on the pod. Luke Plapp gets the call pre-episode to confirm he's officially in the Tour de France team. We get into his week off the bike, the Girona TTT camp, and how the build's shaping up.

Then... more

World triathlon champion Matt Hauser sits down with us in Andorra mid-altitude camp — three weeks of climbing, dodging PlayStation hours and chasing the 1-percenters that turned a 'part-time athlete' into the bloke who ended Australia's 20-year world... more

Plappy's back in the Social Club fresh off the Dauphiné, and not in the best conditioning, battling gastro and a flu two weeks out from the Tour. Alex, Maxi and Plappy break down a strange eight days of racing: the team time trial's return, breakaway... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Keenan
Commentator and cycling analyst
Keano's Network
Episode: 5 UCI rules to change tomorrow (or today) | Social Club
Tobias Foss
Norwegian professional cyclist, World Time Trial Champion
Ineos (formerly Uno-X, Jumbo-Visma era)
Episode: Tobias Foss | Norwegian law
Max Gawn
Australian rules footballer, on-site from Melbourne for the episode
Personal brand / media appearances
Episode: Social Club | Leadouts are back
Heinrich Haussler
Tour de France stage winner, former Decathlon rider
Decathlon
Episode: Heinrich Haussler | Decathlon’s international evolution
Koen de Kort
Head of Technical and Innovation at Lidl-Trek
Lidl-Trek
Episode: Koen de Kort | Lidl-Trek tech and innovation
Kell O'Brien
Professional cyclist, track to road transition
Team Jayco (GreenEDGE)
Episode: Kell O'Brien | Roubaix hangover
Gerry Ryan
Founder/CEO of GreenEDGE
GreenEDGE
Episode: Gerry Ryan | Building GreenEdge
Matthew Kennan
Friend of Plappy, guest on the Social Club
Carlton Football Club (implied via conversation)
Episode: Social Club | #1 Race of the year
Ed Langdon
Australian rules footballer, guest on cycling podcast
Melbourne Football Club
Episode: The Anti Boys Clubs | Ed Langdon, Max Gawn & Alex Clements

Hosts

Alex Clements
Host of cycling conversations and lead host with deep ties to the cycling community.
Maxi Gawn
Co-host and analyst known for providing veteran sports insight and cross-sport banter.
Luke Plapp
Co-host and professional cyclist offering on-ground perspective and race insights.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
  • Finally

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lraad
    Australia2 months ago
  • Top cycling/sporting podcast

    Great pod, thanks lads

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Evernotereeview
    Australia2 months ago
  • Hitter of a pod

    Great insights, great conversations, can’t beat it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr.jyde
    United States2 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
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great

    I’ve been a long time listener. The pod has been going from strength to strength. It has a great mix of in-depth cycling news with some laughs and banter. There’s no better Aus cycling podcast on the market!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doz-D
    Australia2 months ago

Listeners Say

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- Consistently high-quality production and guest variety.
- Some listeners dislike the betting talk and media mentions.
- Strong balance of in-depth analysis and entertainment.
- Lively, insightful discussions with top guests and great banter.

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Apple Podcasts
#160
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Heinrich Haussler | Decathlon’s international evolution
Q: What has changed the most in cycling technology and training?
Haussler pinpoints training, nutrition, tires (notably tubeless setups), and equipment across the board as the key drivers of faster times and better performance, alongside the realistic progression of athletes' physiques and strategies.
Heinrich Haussler | Decathlon’s international evolution
Q: What's the feeling about the new international flavor at Decathlon?
He highlights that the move represents a broader, more global approach with changes in leadership and culture, while still maintaining Decathlon's core passion and a strong French heritage.
Heinrich Haussler | Decathlon’s international evolution
Q: How was the Giro meeting?
Heinrich describes it as busy and highly logistical, with last-minute changes common due to injuries or illnesses, and emphasizes how the start in Bulgaria requires careful coordination of staff, vehicles, and schedules.
Gerry Ryan | Building GreenEdge
Q: What's your favorite thing about cycling?
The people, the hard work, and the teamwork that makes a well-oiled machine out of a cycling team, from mechanics to support staff.
Gerry Ryan | Building GreenEdge
Q: If you had one rule to change in the UCI, what would it be?
Introduce a safety-forward protocol and a clearer development pathway for younger riders to respect the road rules while securing contracts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanley St. Social

What is Stanley St. Social about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced weekly show blends up-to-date pro cycling news with in-depth rider and team interviews. Listeners get sharp race analysis, race recaps, and behind-the-scenes stories from WorldTour and Australian cycling, plus candid cross-sport banter with an AFL athlete turned cycling observer. The format frequently threads sponsorships, gear talk, and governance or industry issues into accessible conversations, making it useful for sponsors, potential guests, and brands seeking authentic cycling reach. A standout angle is the Australian-centric perspective, with crossovers between football and cycling that broaden appeal beyond traditional cycling pods.

What stands out: a genuine sense of camaraderie among hosts, a knack for explaining comp... more

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1. Matt Keenan
2. Tobias Foss
3. Max Gawn
4. Heinrich Haussler
5. Koen de Kort
6. Kell O'Brien
7. Gerry Ryan
8. Matthew Kennan

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