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Junkyard Dogs

Junkyard Dogs

Joe Skipper 24 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

This is a podcast talking about all things triathlon and endurance, with a humorous twist.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episodes

3.42 mile WR, is Tadej beatable? And Ironman Lake placid!
3.42 mile WR, is Tadej beatable? And Ironman Lake placid! Jul 23, 2026 1:13:42 On this weeks podcast me and jake chat about what we have been up to, our highs and lows of the week. We also look into what has happened this week in sport which was a massive one with Josh Kerr breaking El Guerrouj 26 year old world record. The insane watts per kg numbers Tadej Pogacar is producing and can he be beaten and also look at a domination performance by Martin Van Riel at Ironman Lake
My peak years, and why I retired!
My peak years, and why I retired! Jul 20, 2026 1:20:04 In this episode I tell the story of my peak years in triathlon, my Ironman wins from 2019 onwards, the injuries I sustained, the 12 hour tt record, and my 2022 season where I won 2 Ironmans, took part in the Sub 7 project and finished 5th I kona. I also go into detail my final years in triathlon and ultimately why I decided to retire and also what the future holds for me! Hosted on Acast. See acas
I gave my life to Triathlon.... Was it worth it?
I gave my life to Triathlon.... Was it worth it? Jul 17, 2026 1:32:57 summaryIn this episode, Joe Skipper shares his journey through professional triathlon, including key races, training insights, and lessons learned from his career. Discover how he achieved the first British sub-8 hour Ironman and his thoughts on race preparation and recovery. In this episode, the speaker shares an incredible journey through triathlon, including overcoming injuries, optimizing bike
Jake Dearden Hyrox Elite 15 and 2.22 Marathon
Jake Dearden Hyrox Elite 15 and 2.22 Marathon Jan 13, 2026 1:20:54 On this episode i speak to Hyrox elite 15 athlete Jake dearden. Jake has managed to become one of the best hyrox athletes in the world and as well as being an elite 15 athlete he ran 2.28 at the Berlin marathon in 2024 and then went on to run 2.22 at the Houston marathon. This episode was just days before Jake attempted a sub 2.20 marathon at Houston. It’s great to see what jakes attitude and mind
Talking sport end of year wrap up
Talking sport end of year wrap up Jan 3, 2026 37:18 Me and Josh have a chat about our best sporting moments from the year and talk about our predictions for next year and what we would like to see happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
JYD - Phil Sesemann - "How I ran a 2:07 Marathon"
JYD - Phil Sesemann - "How I ran a 2:07 Marathon" Dec 31, 2025 1:06:55 Joe sits down with British marathon star Phil Sesemann fresh off an unreal autumn double, running 2:07 in Amsterdam and backing it up with another 2:07 in Valencia just weeks later. Phil breaks down why Amsterdam felt like a dream day while Valencia became a grind, how small differences in weather and pacing can turn a marathon into a completely different race, and what it is really like in those
JYD - Jimmy Whelan
JYD - Jimmy Whelan Dec 5, 2025 55:53 Joe is joined by former WorldTour pro and freshly minted 61-minute half marathoner Jimmy Whelan for a cracking deep dive into life on the limit. Jimmy talks through how he went from a talented young runner to winning the under-23 Tour of Flanders and racing Grand Tours with EF, what it is really like bombing down wet descents at 70 kilometres an hour, and why getting repeatedly taken out by crashe
JYD - How We Train Episode 5
JYD - How We Train Episode 5 Nov 30, 2025 38:45 Joe and Tyler are back for another episode of Junk Yard Dogs. Their last show was recorded together in person, but this time they are checking in from Arizona during the build up to Ironman Arizona. Joe is racing and Tyler is on support duty, fresh off one of the wildest three week racing stretches of his career.Tyler talks through everything that happened at Langkawi 70.3, starting with waking up
JYD - How We Train Episode 4
JYD - How We Train Episode 4 Nov 15, 2025 28:11 Joe is in Tempe getting ready to race Ironman Arizona, Tyler is on the ground as a very enthusiastic spectator, and for the first time ever they are recording together in person.In this episode, the boys give a proper pre-race low down on the final edition of Ironman Arizona, from the weird swim cancellation rules and Tempe Town Lake water testing, to who is actually favourite on paper and how Joe
JYD - Paula Findlay
JYD - Paula Findlay Oct 15, 2025 1:12:53 Canadian star Paula Findlay joins Joe for a wide open chat that runs from her meteoric WTCS rise and the weight of London 2012 to the joy of finding her groove in middle distance racing. Paula talks about switching off the gadgets to actually feel her body, why Strava can mess with your head, and how meeting Eric Lagerstrom reshaped her approach to triathlon as a true small business. She breaks do
JYD - How We Train Episode 3
JYD - How We Train Episode 3 Oct 9, 2025 44:13 Joe and Tyler reunite for an unfiltered catch up that runs from altitude life in Flagstaff to a three race swing through Australia, Malaysia and Japan. Joe revisits his chaotic first Ironman in 2012 with a two gel and peanut butter sandwich plan, and both laugh at the early days of jelly babies and Snickers on the top tube. Tyler talks through a recent crash, the grind of late season form, and the
JYD - How We Train Episode 2
JYD - How We Train Episode 2 Sep 15, 2025 1:01:58 Joe catches up with Canada’s Tyler Mislawchuk after his blistering Super League run in Chicago. They unpack how team tactics shape Super League racing, why the swims get slower but harder, and how Tyler’s longer aerobic work is boosting both Super League and WTCS form. The chat veers into friendly ribbing about hairlines, weekend race plans, and then pivots to Joe’s Copenhagen tale of a great ride

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