{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Unfunded Triathlon Podcast","title":"Chaos vs Class | Unfunded S2 EP9","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2418,"description":"This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by PodfireLockie and Lleyton return after a hectic few weeks of racing and travel, unpacking a stark contrast between elite-level racing in China and a chaotic Oceania Championships at Runaway Bay. From world-class event execution to disorganized race briefings and last-minute rule changes, they dive into what’s going wrong—and why it matters for the sport.They break down their own performances, including a rollercoaster weekend featuring repechage drama, tactical mistakes, and a hard-earned podium. The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture: scheduling conflicts between the T100 and World Triathlon Series, and how overlapping events are diluting competition and audience attention.Looking ahead, the boys preview the season-opening World Triathlon Championship Series race in Samarkand. They analyze the course, conditions, and stacked fields, debating whether it will be a breakaway race or a pack-run showdown. Finally, they lock in their podium picks, dark horses, and bold predictions for both the men’s and women’s races.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/N-B0Oc9IiEMbaHkgdf9e2krfGWnPKHPYOJF1w3YPoeE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MTE3/YjRhNGEyY2YyNDAx/OTIzM2FmYmMzMzlh/YmM3YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}