+SpeedStudio
Hosted by Nikki and Chad Strickland, founders of +SpeedStudio, a creative agency and member club, as well as their corporate consultancy, NICH +Culture, they bridge the world of performance, business, art, and design. Based in Atlanta, GA, they engage leaders, athletes, and creatives alike, with the through-line of endurance sports. Never scripted, this is real talk.
Episodes
Ep. 140 – Tulsa Tough, U.S. Nationals with Michael Garrison and Cole Davis
This week we are joined by recurring guests Michael and Cole. Boy, do we have a lot to talk about: Boulder is a party town, Tulsa Tough behind the scenes, how Cole got punched mid-race by a guy who got dropped, why Athen’s Twilight is actually a harder event, Dario is the real deal, how other racers never mention the fresh kit designs, wait - are crits actually hard? We then get into the USAC Nati
Ep. 139 – Danni Shrosbree, Professional Cyclist
From the Studio, where Chad’s been forced to give up caffeine, sodium, and alcohol, Nikki’s got a doggie fit tracker, the Enhanced games fail, and of course, it’s Unbound Week. So we are joined by Danni Shrosbee, fresh off her top 5 at Gralloch Gravel. We chat about her new Argon 18, riding in Scotland, how to podium without a valve core, why Traka is her favorite, hot takes on prohibiting onboar
Ep. 138 – Collaboration and Challenge Season
A one-on-one from the Studio with Nikki and Chad where they declare it officially collaboration season, what makes a good collab versus a bad one, Adidas x Satisfy Running, AKOG x Basso, the AP x Swatch chaos that has the watch world losing it, and a potential +speedstudio challenge ride from Atlanta to Savannah.
Ep. 137 – Dr. Wayne Dyer, Traka Drama, and a Free App That Will Change Your Life
A one on one from the Studio with Nikki and Chad covering podcasts vs audiobooks, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer's How to Be a No-Limit Person, which is actually harder — gravel racing or trail running, the new EF Giro kit, why local influencers are quietly winning in endurance sports, Marly Gravel surprises and Traka drama, performative race directors, Tulsa Tough, the Bonk Bros take on Michael Garrison,
Ep. 136 – Marathons, Design and Market Disruptors
A one on one from the Studio with Nikki and Chad where they catch us up on Boston Marathon, the London Marathon where two runners broke the two hour record, the difference between running stories and gravel stories, and why running might carry more emotion for people. They also get into the kit design process, what it looks like to design a kit with the bike design leading the way, and XDS launchi
Ep. 135 – Lake Sonoma 50k, Northern California paradise and Athen's Twilight
A one on one from the hotel room with Nikki and Chad where they recap the Lake Sonoma 50k, beautiful trails, an awesome race, why having a crew is a real advantage out there, Healdsburg and Calistoga being incredible for both riding and running, how Healdsburg honestly feels like a different world, one of Chad's best rides ever, and a rare find in country singer Bob Sumner. They also get into
Ep. 134 – AI Doctors, BTS of +SpeedStudio, and Upcoming Races
A one-on-one from the Studio with Nikki and Chad, where theyget into how Nikki solved her allergy issues with ChatGPT, prepping for her 50k in Sonoma including what she's packing, Michael and Cole hitting Redlands, Sea Otter, and Athens Twilight, why SpeedStudio is more than a bike racing team, the importance of storytelling through content, why Pogačar is making Flanders and Roubaix boring, and m
Ep. 133 – The Atlanta Beltline, Milan-San Remo and White Bibs
A one-on-one from the Studio with Nikki and Chad, where they get into Beltline rules and why everyone seems to have a different interpretation, Milan San Remo recap, the very real dangers of cycling and the conversations we don't have enough, and the age-old question of whether you have to be fast to earn the right to wear white bibs. They also cover the spicy Airport ride, the pizza ride, dog
Ep. 132 – Ian Boswell, Professional Cyclist
In this episode with professional cyclist and gravel racer, Ian Boswell, we chat about his World Tour career, the evolution of gravel racing, his iconic Unbound win, and his experience on the infamous Airport Ride. We also discuss his upcoming races, participating in Vermont Overland (gravel race and trail run), and getting his forever bike. Don't forget to listen to his podcast Breakfast with
Ep. 131 – From Cycling Wins to the Atlanta Symphony and Everything In-between
In this one-on-one, we discuss everything in the kitchen sink for Nikki's birthday weekend extravaganza. From guest of the pod, Luke Lamperti winning his first World Tour race, to Strade Bianchi mishaps, USA Track and Field drama continued, the LA Marathon fail, trail racing etiquette, the Atlanta Symphony, and Harry Styles' new album. Nothing is missed.
Ep. 130 – Atlanta Marathon Weekend Drama
In this episode, we touch on the question that has been causing the running world to lose its minds for the past 24-48 hours: What actually happened at the Atlanta Publix Half-Marathon Championship? We discuss the race, why this always seems to happen in Atlanta, share some insider knowledge into the drama, what is happening next and how this might just change the culture of running forever. We al
Ep. 129 – UTMB Mexico Fiasco, the Spirit of Trail Running, and The Cycle of Business
A one on one from the Studio with Nikki and Chad where they catch us up on the drama in Mexico, how UTMB needs communication help, picking alternative birthdays, Alysa Liu stole the show at the Olympics, skimo’s debut, USA hockey wins gold in arguably one of the greatest games ever, and how you don’t get many opportunities in life to accomplish things together as a team. They also chat about the s
Ep. 128 – Santa Vall race report with Michael Garrison
This week’s special episode is a post-race analysis of Santa Vall, where Michael started the season with a Top 5 finish, beating most of the world's top gravel racers in the process. In the race, he debuted the new Basso Palta 3 and unreleased Tune gravel wheelset (not a bad debut if we say so ourselves). We chat about how gravel is becoming more like road racing, what it’s like racing against
EP. 127 – The Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Michael Garrison at Casa Basso
This episode finds Nikki and Chad in the Studio after a huge week and a day behind on the pod. They chat about how Bad Bunny won the Super Bowl, whether people actually like Kid Rock, the pro team launch week, the Culture of Speed campaigns, how bad things can lead to good things, (from Chad’s broken bones), and how Nikki’s feeling positive about 2026 the year of the Fire Horse. They check in with
Ep. 126 – Professional Cyclist, Maggie Coles-Lyster of Human Powered Health
On this week's episode, we have former Canadian National Champion, Olympian, and world tour cyclist Maggie Coles-Lyster on the podcast. We discuss her big win at the Tour Down Under, her fightback after battling a career-changing injury, current racing schedule at the Tour of UAE, and her plans for Flanders, Roubaix and more exciting races. Welcome to our new Canadian listeners!
Ep. 125 – Our Pro Racing Schedule, Atlanta Group Ride Culture, and The Perfect Tucker
This episode finds Nikki in Chad in the Studio, weathering the winter apocalypse that didn’t happen. They chat about how working while Zwifting makes you feel less guilty, Rapha’s new US National team kit, and the SpeedStudio professional racing program schedule for the first half of the year. They then do a deep dive on why Atlanta has such a strong cycling culture, its history and characters, th
Ep. 124 - Peta Mullens at the Tour Down Under
Nikki and Chad are in the Studio on MLK Day, where we get an update on why you should never wear rings while trail running. Yikes.They call recurring guest Peta Mullens to discuss why “Dry January” is out and “Jealous January” is in. She’s there working commentary for the Tour Down Under, so they get the low down on the 30-minute time zone of Adelaide, what it’s like talking to someone from the fu
Ep. 123 – Cole Townsend, Founder of Running Supply
In this episode we dive deep into the world of running gear, how it stacks up to cycling kits, who is leading the game in innovation, the influx of label slapping, why runners don't wear matching team kits, the influence of Atlanta Track Club and Atlanta Run Club and the different cultures of running and riding in Atlanta vs. Boston. Make sure to subscribe to Cole's substack at Running Sup
Ep. 122 – Circle-Back Culture and Communities for Everyone
A one-on-one with Nikki and Chad in the Studio, where they subconsciously revert to Culture Edit mode: they chat “circle-back” season, trapped in fake-days, how WFH has increased the extended holiday break in the corporate world, and Nikki learns about the interoffice envelope. They also chat about training for UTMB via ChatGPT (lots of acronyms), being impressed by the Meta Oakley glasses, a knit
Ep. 121 – 2026 Predictions with John Trainor
In the final episode of 2025 we give the people what they want. Predictions, podcast stats and the one and only John Trainor. We chat AI, technology, sports, fashion and much more. At the risk of giving any spoiler alerts, you're just going to have to give it a listen to find out more. Happy New Year!
Ep. 120 – Holiday Edition
This week’s one on one finds Nikki and Chad in the Studio where they publicly acknowledge that Christmas is not in fact on Wednesday, how Holiday Don Pan broke the internet, that Emily in Paris is like Sex and the City, how I Love LA is legit, Rachel Sennot is not a nepo-baby, and how One Battle After Another does not live up to the hype. They reflect on Holiday memories, singing the twelve days o
Ep. 119 – Out of Retirement, Knitting, Marathon Fakes and the Holidays
On this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad discuss the podcast unicorns, athletes coming out of retirement, new hobbies, Super-Halves, people faking their marathon time and the IG account calling them out, holiday lists, Kipchoge possibly moving to Saudi Arabia, and experiences over gifts.
Ep. 118 – Michael Garrison on Spotify Wrapped and US Pro Racing
This week Nikki, Chad, and Michael are talking training on the vibes, F1 world championship, Lewis Hamilton’s MC Hammer pants, Spotify Wrapped Week: listening ages, MG’s music choices, top genres, what is space music, Mind Enterprises, racing by the book. We also chat that it’s easier to just do the LTGP, what most pros are doing in their spare time, brands that put value in storytelling, could L
Ep. 117 – Flattening Culture, Design Impact, and Performative Sober Culture
A one-on-one with Nikki and Chad in the Studio finds them contemplating end-of-year perspectives, the top 5 best steaks ever, a Staplehouse re-discovery, what to tip for counter service, and judging Chad’s 18%. They also chat the flattening of pop culture, resisting fame by not wanting to sell out, how it impacts design in the endurance world, the upcoming SpeedStudio kits, aligning Basso Bikes’ d
Ep. 116 – Aaron Gouw, Carbs Fuel
This week we are in the studio and joined by Aaron Gouw, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer of Carbs Fuel, a new sports nutrition company making a huge impact in the endurance world. They chat with Aaron about riding in Golden, founding Carbs remotely, the importance of simplification and affordability, grams of carbs per dollar, girl math and athlete math, washing gels, branding process, deve
Ep. 115 – Cole Davis joins +SpeedStudio x Basso Racing in 2026
In this exciting episode, we chat about team camp recap, the North GA mountains, the business of teams/sponsorships, and have an exciting call with Cole Davis, the new addition to the +SpeedStudio x Basso professional racing team. From tales of Girona to the excitement of being united with former teammate, Michael Garrison, we touch on all the exciting things in store for next year! Read the press
Ep. 114 – Johnny Persón, Founder and CEO of Aug11
This week’s episode, we welcome our friend Johnny Persón into the Studio. We chat about walking five wide on the Beltline, what makes up a FRED, run club culture in ATL, living life in such an active city, running fashion brands, what’s driving design for the 25-35 year old guy, and why the brands getting the attention aren’t the ones everyone is wearing. We also go deep on how it’s hard to find g
Ep. 113 – Announcing the NEW +SpeedStudio podcast and recapping the New York Marathon with Jeff Richards
In this week's episode we announce a big name change to the podcast, the reasoning behind the name change and we catch up with special return guest and friend of the pod, Jeff Richards. He walks us through the entire New York Marathon experience, the influencer field, running WITHOUT A PHONE (!), and how we all need to go back next year. Stay tuned until the end to hear another big announcemen
Ep. 112 – Dr. Rachel Pojednic, Chief Science Officer, Restore Hyperwellness
In this episode with Dr. Rachel Pojednic, in our longest episode ever, we dig deep into the world of recovery, wearables, the science of longevity, the "gray zones" of health and wellness, and what the future looks like. We also discuss the perfect last day on earth, the best slogans for t-shirts and what Chad needs to do in order not to be sore! This episode is full of helpful knowledge
Ep. 111 – Big Sugar Recap with Professional Cyclist, Peta Mullens
In this episode, Chad recaps his Big Sugar experience, the mecca that is Bentonville, and surprises Nikki by phoning a friend of the pod and previous guest, Peta Mullens. Catching her after Little and Big Sugar, she talks about the vibes, the networking, the races and parties. We say our farewells as she flies back to Australia and start to plan our Aussie 2027 trip! +SpeedStudio and Wahoo are hav
Ep. 109 – Giant Bicycles Scandal, More AI Slop, and Millennial Ache
This week’s one-on-one from the Studio finds Nikki and Chad, where they chat about America’s top 4 major cities, getting sick one week from the marathon, IV treatment clinic vibe consulting, and how Fall in the ATL is perfect. They go deep on the Giant Bicycles labor scandal, why is it not a bigger deal in a world that’s performatively socially outraged, how AI is impacting the labor market negati
Ep. 108 – 129 Miles and Swiftwick Socks
In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad recap Chad's 50th Birthday weekend, 129 on 29, the difference between runners and cyclists (when it comes to sock choice), how Swiftwick is superior, Apple's new AirPod live translation, and the Bad Bunny half-time debate. *Update: you do not need the new AirPods to use Live Translation. You can use AirPods Pro 2, 3 or 4 with iOS 26
Ep. 107 – Alexey Vermeulen, Professional Cyclist and Co-Founder of From the Ground Up
In this episode, we ditch the conversation about power numbers and watts to chat with the extremely talented and popular professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey to becoming a Privateer, his favorite podcasts, the team behind his content generation, finding business success in relationships, the making of From the Ground Up docuseries, shifting from World Tour
Ep. 106 – Ghosts in the Machine
This one-on-one finds Nikki and Chad in the Studio, where they chat Fake Fall and the Beltline tourism explosion, a review Del Bar’s Buckhead location, how Rreal Tacos making Beltline Kevin a “sponsored athlete” is genius activation, Apple’s new AirPod Pro’s impact on the local nail salon, Nikki’s going to learn Spanish in 2026, and painting with India Ink. They also go full work-mode with an in-d
Ep. 105 – The Mallorca Download
In this one-on-one, we find Nikki and Chad back in Atlanta grinding at the studio, where they chat fake-Fall’s hard launch, FSU football is back, how NIL is destroying the game, Coyote’s on the Beltline, Atlanta is Atlantis, US Open Finals, pro female runners getting popped, and getting blocked on social from a podcast. Then they go into a Mallorca deep dive: best areas to ride and run, the best d
Ep. 104 - Alessandro Basso, Basso Bikes
Guest episode with Alessandro Basso, CEO of Stardue Group (brands Basso and Lee Cougan bikes). He joins us from Croatia, where we chat about Italians working during August, secret holiday spots, whether Bassano del Grappa is the new Girona, and the finer aspects of Prosecco, Amarone, and Grappa aperitif. We go deep on the intention and development of the SV superbike, designing a bike for the ride
Ep. 103 – Kristin Mayer, Founder of Betty Designs
In this episode with Kristin Mayer, mom, designer and athlete, we explore her journey that led her to create the iconic brand Betty Designs. From her early days in art school to her time at legendary brand LA Gear, she shares her story of entrepreneurship and how she and Betty Designs have evolved together over the years. We discuss industry trends, sources of design inspiration, and how sometimes
Ep. 102 – The Art of William Kentridge, Billy Joel, and Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans
This one-on-one finds Nikki and Chad in the studio after being stranded in New York for a long weekend. They contemplate how to articulate one-zero-two, that everyone loves DJ, and do a deep dive into the art of William Kentridge, the Frick Collection, and how to avoid long gallery lines. Nikki reveals what she thinks about on long runs - Billy Joel and being thankful. On a related note, they revi
Ep. 101 – Dylan Johnson, Professional Cyclist
In this week’s episode, we chat with professional cyclist, coach, YouTuber, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Dylan Johnson. We talk about living in Brevard, NC, training in the mountains, group rides, what it means to be a professional cyclist, how he got his start on YouTube, parasocial phenomenon, his big comeback after getting hit by a car and the business of being Dylan Johnson. Get to know the pe
Ep. 100 – Jason Stewart, How Long Gone
Our guest today had a big influence on us getting to 100 episodes (or just one). Jason Stewart is the co-host of the acclaimed podcast How Long Gone, a cult-favorite show known for its off-the-cuff wit, incisive takes, and perfectly calibrated guest roster, from fashion insiders and musicians to chefs, authors, and cultural disruptors. We jump right into behind-the-scenes pod tech talk, how their
Ep. 099 – SWAG and the Tour de France
This week’s milestone eve episode finds Nikki and Chad in the Studio where it’s sweltering outside and Bieber’s SWAG is on the Sonos. They contemplate standing on business, creative rabbit holes, and where Summer ranks amongst the four seasons. There’s a deep dive into the first week of the Tour de France, how normal humans evaluate success, MVDP’s monumental efforts, how Vingegaard is going throu
Ep. 098 – Kimo Seymour, President, Life Time Events and Media
An exciting episode featuring Kimo Seymour, President of Life Time Events and Media, discussing the ins and outs of Lifetime from both a business and athletic perspective. The episode covers current focuses like Pickleball, upcoming races and challenges, how the Lifetime Grand Prix was created, entrepreneurship, new race locations, Coldwater Trail and MTB Race, road versus gravel events, and the g
Ep. 097 – Steamboat to Park City, a Road Trip
Quick one-on-one episode being recorded in the parking lotof a church in Vernal, UT. A day late due to a medical emergency, a history lesson of towns between Colorado and Utah, a recap of SBT GRVL, another shrimp cocktail win, some favorites of Steamboat, Waymo chaos, superpowers and a look into howwe craft our podcast.
Ep. 096 – Traditional Chinese Medicine, Marty Kove and SBT GRVL
We’re back with a one-on-one episode! This week we talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine, early workouts, the best Chinese restaurant in Atlanta, Marty Kove losing his mind, the magic of Mario Carbone, vibe shifts in style, the best bib shorts on earth, our new obsession with Mobland and Pee-weeHerman and heading out to Steamboat, CO for SBT GRVL.
Ep. 095 – Amy Charity, SBT GRVL
On this episode, we talk all things gravel and business withCo-founder and Owner of the iconic SBT GRVL (Steamboat Gravel) Race. We discuss the new race format, the inclusion of more juniors and women in the pro fields and the debate of mass starts in the pro race. Covering everything from sea dwellers at altitude to oxygen cans, lessons from the adversity that almost ended SBT, and how she and he
Ep. 094 – Michael Garrison, Pro Cyclist
A special hot-off-the-press episode where we check in with Michael after a successful and highly entertaining Tulsa Tough weekend. We chat about why the race is special (the Super Bowl of criterium racing), get a report from each day, whether they ever talk during a breakaway, was he really drinking a beer during the race, and how the weekend was a success without winning. Of course, we go deep on
Ep. 093 – André Stewart, Café du Cycliste
This week’s guest is André Stewart, Co-founder and CEO of Café du Cycliste, an outdoor apparel brand with roots in cycling.We chat about the Cote D’Azur getting hot, planning rides in the shade, the impressive ride scene in Miami, how the Café du Cycliste “Cappacino” rides turn into an espresso, the importance of building community, how the US market is a big bet, what they look for in a destinati
Ep. 092 – Memorial Day Exhaustion, What Courage Means, Yeppa at Full Blast, and New Ways to Use AI
In this post Memorial Day episode, we find Nikki and Chad exhausted from all the activities, they hanged with Ed Byers over the weekend and got his thoughts on courage and entrepreneurship, they met the Governor, streamed Crit Nats at the Braves game, Spun for Special Ops, provide a Yeppa Co Inman Park full review, did cyclist version of The Murph, got a PR descending Woody Gap on the Basso SV. Ni
Ep. 091 – A Cycling Trip through the French Riviera
In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad travel from Girona to Nice with some unexpected stops along the way. They stumble upon an outdoor tasting room on the cliff of the ocean, visit Montpellier for the night, stay in an incredible hotel, Chad makes a celebrity appearance at Domaine LaFage, they get scammed by Airbnb, but end up in one of the chicest hotels in Nice, walk you through their gast
Ep. 090 – Girona and The Traka with Joe Laverick
This week Nikki and Chad are back from Europe with a breakdown of the trip with returning guest and pro cyclist, Joe Laverick. But first, they hypothesize about the local video rental store and Chad gives a pro-tip for skipping lines from the good ole’ days. They chat with Joe about living in Girona, how The Traka blew up in 2025, how the guys dress in Europe, a Levi’s Growler review, how racing t
Ep. 089 – Peta Mullens, Professional Cyclist and 12x Aussie National Champ
In one of the most entertaining episodes we've ever recorded, we chat with 12x National Champion and Professional Cyclist, Peta Mullens about the ins and outs of being Australian, how she inspired an entire kit line for ATLWMN, the difference between bogans and rednecks, racing in Europe, finding the American crit racing scene, being a travel wife, how to be a great brand ambassador, running a
Ep. 088 – Speed Week, Marketing Strategies, Athen's Twilight and Traka
In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad recap their hectic week as Speed Week kicks off and Aperitivo Hour ensues. They discuss their overall marketing strategy for Athens' Twilight, as well as their execution on a new kind of sponsorship model. They are off to Traka this week, so check back for updates and make sure you say hi if you will be at the race in Girona, Spain!
Ep. 087 – Dan Cohen, Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer, Human Powered Health
In this episode we dig deep into the world of athletic performance with Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer, Dan Cohen, of Human Powered Health. We talk about everything from fueling for sport to how you train in the dead winter in Minnesota. We discuss the future of Human Powered Health facilities, the business of performance optimization, the difference between men and women when it comes t
Ep. 086 – Crit Racing, Kit Design and Aperitivo
In this week’s one-on-one, we start with whether being a parent should be a factor in what to look for in leadership – yikes. More importantly, MG won a criterium after having a bad day, what others don’t see makes success, what the pressure to perform means, how if you want to be successful, it’s a lot of work, that anonymous cycling memes are for cowards and hot take: World Tour pro cycling if b
Ep. 085 – Christian Ries, Co-Founder and CEO of The Perlant
This week’s guest is Christian Ries, the founder and CEO of The Perlant – Atlanta’s hottest private membership club. We chat with Christian about listening to pods at 3X, using a deep pause, the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you, what to do when you lose everything, how mom’s always know what you’d be good at, taking the Level 1 Sommelier test while ignoring guys from Tallahassee, how The Pe
Ep. 084 – Anti-April Fools, Anniston Trails, Severence and the State of America's Youth
In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad debate the importance of April Fool's Day, review the MTB trails in Anniston Alabama for Lifetime's new race, running with professionals, the sad passing of George Foreman and his impact on Nikki's appliance collection, our reviews of recent shows, the state of social media's impact on youth, and a discussion of Vision Boards vs. Action Bo
Ep. 083 – Brendan Quirk, CEO of USA Cycling and Founder of CompetitiveCyclist.com
This week, we’re joined by Brendan Quirk — CEO of USA Cycling and founder of CompetitiveCyclist.com, the largest online cycling retailer in the U.S. In this insightful and wide ranging conversation, Brendan shares stories from his hometown rides in Little Rock, weighs in on America’s growing dominance in international cycling, Olympic medal goals for 2028, and we discuss how collegiate programs ar
Ep. 082 – 5 Years Post-COVID, Birthdays, Movie Critiques and a New Partnership
In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad reflect on the start of COVID 5 years ago this week, express huge gratitude for all of the birthday wishes, recap some new restaurant finds in Inman Park, fawn over Walton Goggins' Hudson Valley AD interview, discuss pop-culture shows and movies like Severance and Anora, and announce a new and exciting partnership with Basso Bikes.
Ep. 081 – Aaron Lutze, Second Nature Media
This week’s guest is fellow podcaster Aaron Lutze. He’s the co-founder of the Second Nature, a pod focused on the business of outdoors along with his co-host Dylan Bowman. Aaron is a brand and marketing expert with experience at Red Bull and Oura. We talk about signing Kate Courtney as a junior, unique interview strategies, discoverability versus loyalty, building mountain bike skills, having a pl
Ep. 080 – Boise, Pod Feedback, Travel Plans and Exciting Partnership Announcments
On this week's one-on-one, Nikki and Chad keep it short and talk about the best martini and shrimp cocktail in Boise, their experience at the FSU Seminole 100, Gucci photoshoots, upcoming podcast guests, how Athen's Twilight is a must-see event, the launch of new partnerships, Chad's 50th birthday plans, and an incredible keynote speaker, Shawn Achor. Don't forget to like, subscrib
Ep. 079 - Edward Byers, Medal of Honor Recipient and Navy Seal (Ret)
In this week's episode, Nikki and Chad have special guest and friend Ed Byers join them for a rare Sunday recording. This isn't your average episode as they discuss his recent trip to Normandy in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the details behind such a big trip, his newly founded charity, an accidental viewing of the Tour de France, how you train in the Seals, the psychology behin
Ep. 078 - Party-Time Angst, Corporate Waste, Plane Crashes and the Seminole 100
On this week's episode, Nikki and Chad are promptly interrupted by a stranger at the door as they try to record the podcast, they chat about party anxiety, feedback validation, Wishbone Kitchen's feud with Bon Appetit, Substack over socials, the National Labor Relations Board, corporate waste, the SNL50 tribute and how they are being honored by FSU this weekend at the Seminole 100 event. T
Ep. 077 – Super Bowl Takes and Anemia’s Impact on Mental Health
In this week’s one-on-one, Nikki and Chad break down the Super Bowl winners and losers: Bill Belichick, sloth Amazon drivers, the Doritos competition you probably didn’t know about, Poppi advertising through the litigation, and how Seal creeped people out. They break down the NFL’s offensive anti-Chad + Brad campaign, how many brands have forgotten about the “call to action,” Kendrick Lamar’s mumb
Ep. 076 – Anemia, Chappel Roan, and Partying More
This week’s one-on-one from ATL finds Nikki and Chad with a deep dive on just how to develop anemia by overtraining and catching pneumonia. They cover the symptoms that female endurance athletes should look for and how you can use AI for successful diagnosis - the future for AI health looks bright; Amazon pharmacy, being every doctor’s worst nightmare, is really about being your own biggest advoca
Ep. 075 – Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder of Fitt Insider & Wellworthy
This week’s guest is Anthony Vennare, Co-Founder of Fitt Insider and Wellworthy, a platform for health and wellness, which include popular newsletter, media, consulting, and talent acquisition. They chat about all things business of health, the emerging trends in the fitness industry, some “taboo” topics, beating cancer, and what it takes to be an entrepreneur and build a business through adversit
Ep. 074 – Snow in Atlanta, Fires in LA, and Why the “Eat the Rich” Sentiment is Impacting Culture
A short one-on-one where we find Nikki and Chad reminiscing the recent Atlanta snow day, why snow in the South is special, YakTrax, Zwift kudos, and Wahoo ROLLR v KICKR trainers. They chat the LA fires, how the recent “eat the rich” sentiment is a result of celebrities, social media, the flaunting of wealth and what it means for the future of social media from the perspective and habits of Gen Z a
Ep. 073 – New Year Reflections, Service Perspectives and 2025
This week’s one-on-one New Year/Circle-Back Week special finds Nikki and Chad back in the ATL where they walk us through Nikki’s Glazer’s triumph at the Golden Globes, a deep dive of the service spectrum with Verizon wireless, what the retail experience will be when the robots take over, how the Avicii documentary draws tears and inspiration, the death of Burley’s bar where “vodka is vodka,” Dry J
Ep. 072 – Culture Takes, Trend Reports, and What’s Ahead in 2025
This week’s one-on-one on New Year’s Eve finds Nikki and Chad still in Miami where they provide their “culture takes” like how Christmas is non-existent, lots of eye contact, social relationship priority, the latest on shrimp cocktail, and how Sunny’s Steakhouse could be the best restaurant in America.
Since it’s year-end, they also tackle the big trend reports, including Airmail’s over/under hyp
Ep. 071 – Feliz Navidad
A holiday one-on-one from Miami where Nikki and Chad catch us up on getting over the “Baselvid” illness and why it doesn’t feel like the holidays even though it’s Christmas Adam. They walk us through the “perfect Sunday” which consists of Don Pan, Lido, and Michael’s Genuine. Nikki opens up her Shrimp Cocktail list to crowdsourcing, where their oyster tradition originated, why Paris has the best C
Ep. 070 – Miami Art Week
In this week’s one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad are still in Miami as they wrap up an exhausting Art Basel. They chat through the pod’s Spotify-wrapped data, their surprising wrapped rankings, how traffic compares to ATL (there’s water involved), Nikki flubbing a brush with Bethenny Frankel, robot deliveries, the second-best espresso martini at Feana, and why WhatsApp. They give us a run-down on
Ep. 069 – John Trainor, CTO of Wahoo Fitness, Returns!
This week’s episode features returning guest and CTO of Wahoo Fitness, John Trainor. We chat marathon war stories, the latest in AI possibilities, and why leadership communication is hard but effective. John gives us insights into Wahoo’s wildly popular and disruptive new treadmill the KICKR RUN with its “run free” feature. We also chat about Wahoo’s new bike computer - the ELEMNT ACE with its rev
Ep. 068 – Duncan Ridge Ultra and Remembering Kelly
A special one-on-one during Thanksgiving week, as Nikki and Chad chat about her experience running the Duncan Ridge Ultra and remembering their friend Kelly Raymond Pizzuti. They also cover corporate math for the holidays, backcountry comms, confusing Black Friday strategy, Jaguar’s weird AI-generated rebrand, and Manifesting the word of the year.
Ep. 067 – Clayton Rendezvous, Why We Do Things, and Another Dog Rescue
In this week’s one-on-one, Nikki and Chad bring us in on all things Clayton, GA - which has the world’s best road riding, the best Cuban restaurant (HUSH), Stonewall Creek Winery, and how Wander thrives with a brand first and people first strategy. There’s another dog save – this time from a rural gas station, and Nikki walks us through how much of a difference it can make to build confidence thro
Ep. 066 – Election Takes, Zach Bryan’s $12M NDA and Branded Baby Showers
This week’s one-on-one finds Nikki and Chad tackling the most important topics of current society, starting with Zach Bryan’s messy breakup, Tyson vs. Jake Paul, Nick Cage nostalgia, and a well-branded baby shower with four-year-old party animals. Less critically, they provide insights into their election observations: the power of authenticity, what happens when leaders don’t know when to step as
Ep. 065 – Election Day, NYC Marathon Content, Conference Culture, and AI Music Production
This week Nikki and Chad on Election Day, so they chat politics – not really. They catch us up on FirstPort (the hardest group ride in the US), who won the content game at the NYC Marathon, how Disney World has no sidewalks, the nostalgia of the Rainforest Café, Squishmallows, the Headway app, Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness, and what is wrong with the Corporate Conference culture today (lots of martini
Ep. 064 – Joe Laverick, Professional Cyclist, Team Director and Writer
On this week’s episode, Nikki and Chad catch up after a week off to discuss Big Sugar Gravel, Bentonville as a cycling destination, the PNC 10-Miler, and Zack Bryan’s Instagram breakup. They are joined by Professional Cyclist and friend, Joe Laverick, where they agree that British accents make you sound smarter, being overshadowed by your talented girlfriend, the life of a “23 year old has-been” L
Ep. 063 – Rescuing Florida Man, Tracksmith and Talking Comp
In this week's one-on-one, Nikki and Chad chat about running up Stone Mountain, Saucony trail shoes, why Tracksmith is killing R&D, impromptu trips to save Florida from Hurricane Milton, and lessons in leadership. They also get super nerdy with a corporate compensation conversation, Lilly Ledbetter’s legacy, and Milly Vanilli.
Ep. 062 – Boise, Shrimp Cocktail and Boat Race of Destruction
This week, Nikki and Chad recap their quick trip to Boise, ID, where they rode their bikes into a fire, ran some fun trails, ate the best English muffin in the world, and watched cars race while towing boats. They then discuss local beltline fare, becoming a "neighborhood friendly joint," how NOT to serve shrimp cocktail, and why Florida Man is actually evacuating this time!
Ep. 061 – Chad’s Birthday, Not Feeling Your Age, Six Gap Mixed Feelings, the Running Explosion, and Ronnie Milsap
This one-on-one finds us on a birthday, so Nikki and Chad chat about not feeling your age and what factors contribute to being 49 but feeling 29. They also talk about the Six Gap Century event, the running explosion, Strava’s newly released data, why group runs are more inviting than group rides, what employers can do to capitalize on running’s popularity, and how Nikki runs in the wilderness with
Ep. 060 – Illegal U-turns, Top Spots, O4W on the Rise, Nike, Amazon, and Breaking the Fourth Wall as a Comms Strategy
After a rare week off, Nikki and Chad catch up in this week's one-on-one. They chat about the Atlanta U-turn epidemic, Tallahassee healthcare, their +SpeedClub Rendezvous event at Pendolino, how Old Fourth Ward is changing, Diddy week, Nike’s inevitable leadership change, and Amazon RTO five days a week. Nikki somehow thinks about communication strategy while watching Sex and The City, and the
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