Where triathlon meets real talk. Hosted by two seasoned triathletes Lockie Jones and Lleyton Wall, this podcast takes a deep dive into the controversies, challenges, and triumphs of the triathlete world.
Aussie Legends vs German Greats: Who Wins Kona? | Unfunded S2 EP25 (EP60)
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Lockie and Lleyton celebrate episode 60 and kick off World Championship week, starting with Lockie's belated birthday bash and why he was the first one to go home from his own party.
With the IRONMAN World Championship back in Kona and the men and women racing on the same weekend for the first time since 2019, the boys debate whether Kona is the biggest race in triathlon, share their first triathlon memories and look at how the media built the Kona legend, from Chris McCormack and Lionel Sanders' vlogs to Pro Tri News. They revisit Jan Frodeno's trifecta and Australia's run of Kona wins from 2007 to 2012, and settle a three-versus-three between Chris McCormack, Craig Alexander and Pete Jacobs and Germany's Sebastian Kienle, Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange. Then it's a start list stacked with Olympians moving up to long course, from Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden to Marten Van Riel and Julie Derron, and the boys' podium predictions and dark horses for the men's and women's races.
They wrap up with the Rome World Cup, where Alex Yee dominated the men's race, Diana Isakova, Tilda Månsson and Taylor Spivey made the women's podium, and Great Britain brought their A team to the mixed team relay.
1 Oct 2026
Wildest World Championship Finish Ever? WTCS Grand Final Recap | Unfunded S2 EP24 (EP59)
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The 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals delivered one of the most dramatic weekends the sport has seen in years, and Lockie & Lleyton break down everything from Pontevedra.
They dive into Matt Hauser's controversial sprint finish against Vasco Vilaca, debate whether World Triathlon needs a "hold your line" rule, discuss France's incredible production line of talent, and ask whether Cassandra Beaugrand has surpassed Gwen Jorgensen as the greatest complete female triathlete we've seen.
The boys also analyse Alex Yee's remarkable comeback run, Fanny Salai's dominant junior performance, the future of Team USA heading towards LA 2028, and preview another stacked field at the Rome World Cup.
23 Sept 2026
World Championship Week Is Here | Unfunded S2 EP23 (EP58)
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After a short break, Lockie and Lleyton return to the podcast to catch up on everything that's happened in the triathlon world. They discuss Lleyton's recent European racing block through Ireland, Tunisia and Nice, while Lockie opens up about his latest shoulder injury, surgery and the mindset that's helping him navigate another lengthy rehabilitation.
The boys then run through the biggest triathlon stories they missed during their time away, including Christian Blummenfelt's remarkable performances, Hayden Wilde and Taylor Knibb's 70.3 World Championship victories, Super League's return, Matt Hauser and Cassandre Beaugrand's WTCS campaigns, and recent anti-doping suspensions.
The second half of the episode is a comprehensive preview of the 2026 World Triathlon Championship Finals in Pontevedra, Spain. They analyse the junior, U23 and elite fields, highlight Australian athletes to watch, break down the championship points scenarios, and give their predictions for both the women's and men's world titles, including whether Matt Hauser can overcome Vasco Vilaça to claim the overall championship.
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