Fast Talk is a weekly endurance sports training podcast from Fast Talk Labs, cohosted by coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels. Across 484 episodes it covers cycling performance, nutrition, physiology and recovery, with episodes of about 64 minutes. Estimated downloads are 6,000 to 20,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of $110 to $500 per episode. Guests include Dr. Stephen Seiler.
Weekly science-led cycling podcast reaching serious endurance athletes who buy training gear
- Roughly 64-minute episodes let a host-read mid-roll sit inside a long, attentive listen to training and nutrition advice.
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.6 average across 308 ratings, with 261 of them five stars.
- Recent episodes cover sodium, carbohydrate intake, wearables and indoor racing, which are close matches for performance products.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- expert interview, co-hosted discussion, listener Q&A
- Tone
- analytical, practical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor named in the feed; episode 432 title mentions Tymewear's breathing measurement and the show promotes its own Fast Talk Laboratories knowledge base.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.fasttalklabs.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1490521721 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/FL6957223658 |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 445: The Neuroscience of Willpower, with Dr. Scott Frey | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 8 min |
| 444: How to Optimize the Indoor Training and Racing Experience | 2026-10-08 | 1 h 15 min |
| 443: Why Are Grand Tour Winners Getting Younger? | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 15 min |
| 442: Potluck Discussion – How Specific is Too Specific, Benefits of Cy | 2026-09-24 | 53 min |
| 441: The Latest Science on Double Threshold Training, with Siren and D | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 10 min |
| 440: New Science on Heart Remodeling in AFib, plus Strength and Speed | 2026-09-10 | 46 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Fast Talk podcast offers the best guides to cycling performance and endurance sports training from world-class experts. Cohosted by cycling coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels, Fast Talk episodes feature fascinating conversations with world-class experts discussing the endurance sports topics they know best: the best ways to train, effective workouts, questions on…
About Fast Talk
Fast Talk is an endurance sports training podcast from Fast Talk Labs, distributed on Megaphone and listed on Apple Podcasts. According to the feed, it is cohosted by cycling coaches and sport scientists Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels and features conversations with experts on training, nutrition, physiology, recovery and sport psychology. Recent episodes cover double threshold training, sodium for athletes and indoor racing.
The show has 484 episodes since 2016 and publishes weekly, with episodes typically running 45 to 80 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.6 average from 308 ratings. The website describes Fast Talk Laboratories as an online knowledge base for cyclists, triathletes and runners. No sponsors appear in the feed.
Starbooked estimates 6,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode, mostly cyclists and endurance athletes, with a host-read mid-roll rate of $110 to $500 per episode. It suits brands selling training, nutrition, wearable or cycling products to serious amateur athletes.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Fast Talk can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Fast Talk
How much does Fast Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on Fast Talk at $110 to $500 per episode, based on an estimated 6,000 to 20,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set by the show.
What is Fast Talk about?
Fast Talk is a weekly podcast on cycling performance and endurance training, with coaches Trevor Connor and Rob Pickels and expert guests discussing workouts, nutrition, physiology, recovery and sport psychology.
How do I contact Fast Talk about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can request a sponsorship slot without searching for the right address.
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