MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast
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Show overview
MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 116 episodes. That works out to roughly 180 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 1h 13m and 1h 51m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. Published by movingtheneedle.
From the publisher
In this show, Andrew sets out to pick apart the minds and strategies that Top Athletes and Industry leaders use to reach the pinnacle of their Sport. Including their early beginnings, bouncing back from adversity, and candid untold stories from life on the road. As a professional international mountain biker, and now commentator, Andrew “ Needles “ Neethling brings 18 years of experience in all aspects of the Cycling and Mountain Bike Industry.Very MTB related
Latest Episodes
View all 116 episodes#199.Les Gets World Cup Review | Max Alran, Hattie Harden & Total Chaos with Theo Erlangsen
#198. Graham Agassiz: From Rampage to Fatherhood: Reinvention, Risk & Finding Purpose
#197.Vero Sandler | From World Cup Racing to Women's Freeride: Fear, Progression & Finding Balance
#196.Blake Samson: Why He Left GMBN & His Biggest Gamble Yet. From Humble Beginnings to Pro Freerider
#195.Clemens "C-Dog" Kaudela | DarkFest, Rampage & Building the Biggest Jumps in Mountain Biking
#194.Andorra DH Review: Sven Martin on the Brutal Reality of World Cup Racing
#193. La Thuile DH Review: Confidence, Chaos & Championship Battles with Alan Milway
#192. Ethan Craik .THE NEXT WORLD CUP STAR? How Ethan Bounced Back From Injury
#191.Lenzerheide DH Review: Finn Delivers Again & Anna's Fairytale Win with Wyn Masters
#190. Leogang DH Review: Finn's Return, Asa's Scare & Championship Momentum with Ed Masters
#189. Loudenvielle DH Review: Lucas Shaw's Long-Awaited Breakthrough & World Cup Chaos with Sven Martin
#188.Theo Erlangsen on Darkfest, World Cups & Speaking His Mind
#187. XC MTB is CHANGING | The New School riders Luca Martin & Charlie Aldridge leading the way
#186.South Korea DH Review: The Fairytale Debut & Track Chaos with Alan Milway
#185. 2026 World Cup Downhill MTB Preview with Sven Martin:The Junior Invasion, New Tracks, New Teams, New Era
#184.Nino Schurter (THE GOAT) Staying #1 for 20 Years.Nino Opens Up on Life at the Top & Retirement
Ep 183#183. Luke Meier-Smith’s Unreal Rise: He Almost Quit… Now He’s a World Cup Winner
Luke Meier-Smith went from growing up on a small avocado farm in Australia to standing on top of a World Cup podium — but the path there was anything but smooth. In this episode, Luke opens up about injuries that nearly ended his career, the mental battles of racing at the highest level, and the breakthrough moment where everything finally clicked. He dives deep into his first World Cup win, the unexpected changes that made the difference, and what it really feels like when years of work pay off in one run. We also get into Hardline, the evolving World Cup format, and the reality of chasing consistency in one of the most competitive eras downhill has ever seen. 🌎 Get the Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/needle It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 👍
Ep 182#182. Is This the Last Darkfest Ever? Sam Reynolds on Its 10-Year Legacy & Future of Big Air MTB
From backyard jumps to one of the biggest freeride events on the planet. Sam Reynolds dives into Darkfest’s 10-year legacy, the progression of big air, and what the future holds. He opens up on how it all started, what it really took to build it into a cornerstone of the freeride calendar, and just how tough it is to curate the invite list.
Ep 181#181. Tom Van Steenbergen: Rampage World-Record Front Flips, Devastating Crashes & the Comeback That Keeps Him Pushing
Tom Van Steenbergen has built a career pushing the limits of Freeride mountain biking. From landing world-record front flips at Red Bull Rampage to surviving some of the most devastating crashes the sport has seen, Tom’s journey is one of risk, resilience and relentless progression. Tom talks about the mindset behind Rampage, the brutal injuries that nearly ended his career, and what it really takes to keep coming back. Tom opens up about fear, recovery, fatherhood, and why he still chooses to push the limits on a mountain bike. If you love freeride MTB, Rampage stories and the psychology behind extreme sports, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Get the Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/needle It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!
Ep 180#180. Randy Lawrence :From McGrath’s Mechanic to World Cup Racer & Champion Trainer – Part 2
Randy Lawrence has lived multiple lifetimes in two-wheel sport. From wrenching in the golden era of 90’s motocross — working alongside icons like Jeremy McGrath — to racing downhill during its wild west rockstar phase… to training elite motocross champions like Ryan Villopoto… Randy has seen it all. This is a raw conversation about talent, work ethic, burnout, fatherhood, and what it actually takes to build a champion. 🌎 Get the Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/needle It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! 👍