Tough crowd. We begin by bitching about lack of publicity for our sport, then we ass shoot everyone involved in media trying to publicize it.

Haha definitely a bit of a pile on, sure.

There are a couple threads discussing this kind of thing right now. I think a lot of us love the sport and see a number of areas for some major improvement, and are scratching our heads at "why is it (still) like this??!"

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To give an alternative option I enjoy the 80's Megacorp look.

+1

...and if everything was perfect they would bitch about having nothing to bitch about.

I wrote this in the Lagerstrom thread.
To those people who get offended that I criticize these things... how will the WTC ever get past the amateurish approach they take unless someone tells them?

Funny you say this, was thinking the same. But don't want to rag on one of the few educated content providers - but very 'same as last year' about it

yep, they have really ridden the coat tails of that race. it's gotten boring.

Really? Do you have nothing better to do then criticize a harmless interview series that cost you nothing to watch?

Do you really have to infuse negativity into a harmless interview series by a good guy who is doing the best he can with what he has to work with to entertain and for multiple years? What exactly is the insight your looking for here? Personally, I think this years interviews are some of the best. Some of these athletes have been interviewed already this year whether it be Nice, or Roth and in many case the same event interviews for multiple years.

Keep in mind these interviews have to be for general consumption, not just for a tri keek's looking for what Zwift numbers or wattage the pro's are getting or targeting.

Can't people focus on positives anymore or does it just make you feel good to bag on this? Sorry to go off, but what is the purpose of that post?

Not really, no.

No, I'm being critical, not negative. Learn the difference..

Non-triathletes DO NOT watch BwB.

The purpose of this post is to say that Bob is getting lazy with his interviews and I'd watch more if he took the time to do a bit of research. Maybe your reading comprehension skills are lacking?

I actually agree with Nordic, the last few years he just hasn’t done enough research to have great interviews. I think each athlete is an opportunity and with a little research and maybe if he added 5-10 mins to the format he could get some great responses. I still appreciate his work and that he is giving us a view of the pros. I just think with a few small tweaks, they could be really great. For example, pooling the slowtwitch brain trust for unique and thoughtful questions could help. I don’t think Nordic is attacking Bob, he just wants more from the content and sees potential.

Brownlee one is finally up!

Bring back The Real Starky! Now that guy knew how to do an interview!

And he also provides exposure to very inspirational stories and people like Lauren Parker:

https://www.youtube.com/...1bnD_gq8o&t=611s

If I know Talbot (and I don't) I'd suggest the Megacorp look is exactly what he's going for. Listen, these YT vlogs are just the beginning, and my guess is he has much bigger plans. So maybe the logo design is with the future in mind. Yes half joking here, but it's not hard to recognize ambition and the courage to bet on yourself. Maybe 20 years from now Talbot will be in his corporate office building with the giant T and remember back to 2019 when he was a one man operation with just a camera and a vision. Thanks for the great vids Talbot! 👍

Yeah, forget Dave and Mark -- I need Dark Mark to rehash the beer mile.

2 or 3 months ago, some guy basically reposted a video from Talbot’s IG under his own name on YouTube. Basically before Talbot had a chance to post his own original content himself.

Talbot respectfully asked him to take it down and a temper tantrum/debate etc ensued on here with some moderating assistance from slowman.

I suspect that the poster here is the same one as before posting under new IP/account.

Maurice

Is he working for Challenge now? Seriously we get it Roth is amazing and Solar Hill doesn’t feel like a hill.... LOL

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She is a robot, no doubt.

Noticed that too, he probably wants to go to Roth. Ironman name isnt in his video titles or descriptions or sponsors

Gotta watch interview with Els Visser and Camilla Pedersen. Unbelievable stories and an amazing attitude and outlook on life. I learned something....

I have only watched one BWB and it was his recent interview with Alistair Brownlee, thought it was completely reasonable but, as others have noted, I haven’t seen him interview same people year to year. As an aside, man that Brownlee dude is skinny!!! My pick to win tomorrow.

Anyone notice his Polar watch. .... on his right wrist..... NOT EVEN TURNED ON! Oh bob!

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