MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast

In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the habits, routines and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of cycling. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international downhill mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the Cycling Industry.

MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by movingtheneedle, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

movingtheneedle hosts MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #199

  #199.Les Gets World Cup Review | Max Alran, Hattie Harden & Total Chaos with Theo Erlangsen

  Aug 24, 202657 min

  Les Gets delivered one of the wildest World Cup weekends of the season. Max Alran claimed his first Elite World Cup win, Hattie Harden took the women's victory, and the weekend ended with absolute chaos as fans rushed into the finish area. Theo Erlangsen joins Andrew Neethling to break down all the biggest stories from Les Gets — the racing, standout performances, crashes, the atmosphere, and what these results mean as the World Cup season heads towards its final rounds. Another wild one from Les Gets. Episode Presented by Monster Energy

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  Episode #198

  #198. Graham Agassiz: From Rampage to Fatherhood: Reinvention, Risk & Finding Purpose

  Aug 18, 20261h 18m

  Graham Agassiz has been one of freeride mountain biking's most influential riders for nearly two decades, but this conversation goes far beyond big jumps and Rampage. Andrew Neethling sits down with Aggy to talk about the golden era of freeride films, the evolution of social media, Red Bull Rampage, founding the FEST Series, devastating injuries, losing close friends, becoming a father, and how his definition of success has changed over the years. They also dive into his upcoming film Made by Mountains, why the mountains continue to inspire him, and the lessons he's learned about fear, risk, mental health and building a meaningful life beyond competition. Whether you're a lifelong freeride fan or simply enjoy honest conversations about growth and resilience, this is one you won't want to miss.

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  Episode #197

  #197.Vero Sandler | From World Cup Racing to Women's Freeride: Fear, Progression & Finding Balance

  Aug 4, 20261h 3m

  Vero Sandler has become one of the most influential riders in women's freeride mountain biking, but her journey started on the World Cup downhill circuit. In this episode, Vero joins Andrew Neethling to talk about walking away from racing, discovering a passion for freeride, helping pioneer opportunities for women at events like DarkFest and Rampage, and why finding balance has been the key to a long and fulfilling career. The conversation also dives into fear, burnout, concussions, meditation, progression, and what the future holds for the next generation of female freeriders. Whether you're a racer, a freerider, or simply love mountain biking, this is an honest conversation about following your own path and redefining success.

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  Episode #196

  #196.Blake Samson: Why He Left GMBN & His Biggest Gamble Yet. From Humble Beginnings to Pro Freerider

  Jul 28, 20261h 48m

  Blake Samson has lived a life most riders have never heard about. Before becoming one of mountain biking's most recognisable presenters and content creators, Blake grew up on a farm in Zimbabwe before his family fled the country and started again in England with almost nothing. In this episode we dive into that incredible journey, his rise through professional freeriding, life behind the scenes at GMBN, content creation, burnout, and what it really takes to build a career in the bike industry.

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  Episode #195

  #195.Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela | DarkFest, Rampage & Building the Biggest Jumps in Mountain Biking

  Jul 21, 20261h 3m

  Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela joins the show to share the story behind DarkFest's biggest jumps, his engineering approach to building world-class freeride features, lessons from Rampage, and why big air mountain biking continues to evolve. It's an inside look at one of freeride's most creative minds. Sponsors: Supported by Kenda Tires EU Episode Presented by Monster Energy

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