Couch to Kona Podcast

About Couch to Kona Podcast

Welcome to the Couch to Kona show with Todd Wakefield and Drew Jordan, two rookie pro triathletes sharing their journey from the starting line to the podium. In each episode, we dive into the pro racing scene, offering insider insights, lessons learned, and the real challenges of being a professional athlete. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just getting into triathlon, we also share practical tips, training strategies, and tricks to help you level up your game.

Publisher

Drew & Todd

Category

sports · sports · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jun 2024

Latest episode

16 May 2026

Latest episodes

56 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 May 2026

   Chattanooga 70.3 Preview

   Send us Fan Mail Todd is stepping to the line solo this weekend for Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, and this episode breaks down everything you need to know heading into race day. We cover the unique dynamics of the Chattanooga course, from the current-assisted swim to the rolling bike terrain and a run course that can get punishing in the heat. There’s also a discussion around race entry and field dynamics, including how competitive the field is shaping up and what that means for pacing and positi...

2. 

   5 May 2026

   Drew’s Knee Comeback Plan + Todd’s Chattanooga 70.3 Build

   Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Couch to Kona, we kick things off with a quick preview of Todd’s upcoming 70.3 in Chattanooga. How training’s shaping up, expectations going in, and what success looks like on race day. Then we shift gears into a full deep dive on Drew’s knee injury, breaking down exactly what happened, the diagnosis, and the surgical plan ahead. We walk through the full timeline: from injury → decision-making → surgery → recovery expectations → and what this means for the ...

3. 

   4 Apr 2026

   Ironman Oceanside 70.3 Race Recap ft. Matt Engle

   Send us Fan Mail Joined by 5th place finisher from the 35-39 AG, Matt Engle, we review our 70.3 Oceanside races. Described as many as the best non-world championship field ever assembled in Ironman, Todd battled back from a slow start to place 45th out of 70 starters. Support the show

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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