Unchained Binge Podcast

About Unchained Binge Podcast

Cycling is a beautiful sport. It's also a nightmare for new fans to get into – a mess of jargon, history, and tactics, spread across a long and confusing calendar. We are here to help. Journalism professor (and new cycling fan) Holly Johnson has questions, and Iain Treloar has answers (sometimes). Join us for the beginners' guide to pro cycling, as we break down what you need to know about the sport, and why. Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/

Publisher

Escape Collective

Category

education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Jun 2023

Latest episode

25 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2025

   Newbie newbie new: Or, how do you know if you're a cycling fandom beginner?

   How can cycling be more welcoming to newcomers? How do you know if you are one? Does it matter? Holly takes the reins as she and Iain assess the landscape for fresh fans of the sport, figure out the best way to open the tent for everyone, and come up with a handy tool to Find Your Own Pro Cyclist Name.

2. 

   22 Sept 2025

   What WorldTour races are actually worth your time?

   So you've watched the Tour de France – what next? With a continent-hopping WorldTour calendar, running from January to October, there's a whole lot to wrap your head around. Holly and Iain run through the races that are worth getting up early (or staying up late) for, the ones that help shape the season's narrative, and the ones that are worth skipping.

3. 

   15 Sept 2025

   The Tour de France edition

   Ever have a question about the Tour de France? We've got you covered.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

50 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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

Quality

28

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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