The Domestiques

About The Domestiques

Presented by Australia’s premier cycling apparel brand, Black Sheep. The Domestiques delivers up rolling commentary and behind-the-peloton coverage from the world of cycling. Hosted by Matilda Reynolds, Lee "Hollywood" Turner, and Mark O'Brien.

Publisher

Black Sheep

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jun 2022

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

230 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Australia’s Worlds Team: The Picks, the Omissions and the Questions

   Australia’s Worlds team has given The Domestiques plenty to debate. Matilda Reynolds, Mark O’Brien and Lee Turner unpack the selections, question the omissions of Luke Plapp and Ruby Roseman-Gannon, and look at the opportunities for Australia’s younger riders.Then it’s time to pick the rainbow jerseys. The crew weigh up the women’s favourites, debate the tactics that could decide the men’s race in Montréal and make their podium predictions. Plus, a Vuelta debrief, Marko’s Gravel Worlds training, Lee’s Around the Bay preparation and a salute to everyone who rode Amy’s Gran Fondo.Powered by Black Sheep Cycling.Use code DOMESTIQUES for 20% off Black Sheep Cycling.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Preparing for Gravel Worlds

   What does it take to get ready for Gravel Worlds? Mark O’Brien takes Matilda Reynolds inside his preparation: long climbing days, repeated efforts, technical descents and the challenge of fuelling when the course barely gives you a break. They compare indoor training with riding outdoors, discuss the value of changing your training stimulus, and debate what AI can offer a training plan—and where a human coach still matters.Plus, their take on the Vuelta, racing in the heat, professional cycling’s reliance on sponsors and why cycling’s coaches receive so little public scrutiny.Powered by Black Sheep Cycling.Use code DOMESTIQUES for 20% off Black Sheep Cycling.

3. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Connor Wright’s Breakthrough and the Vuelta Turns Upside Down

   Lee “Hollywood” Turner is back from five weeks in Europe, and instantly back in the thick of it with Matilda Reynolds and Mark O’Brien.The crew unpack Connor Wright’s junior XCO rainbow jersey, the elite mountain-bike showdown, Australian success at the Gran Fondo World Championships in Niseko, and a Vuelta already turned upside down. Plus: the transfer market, Jayco’s next move, Tour Bright challenges, Chamonix crop tops, Hollywood’s ten-kilo shred and a dating app for cyclists built around Strava.

Who has been a guest on The Domestiques

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Amanda Spratt
• Jensen Plowright
• Peter McLean
• Chris Harper
• Matt Lloyd

Reach and audience

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

YouTube views

10,546

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

74 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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

Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

90

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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