The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
Episodes
DCR42 Love Child
02 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray answers hard hitting sports tech and other totally unrelated questions from a hotel room in Venice, Italy. Links: Ray's Amazon L...
DCR41 Ladies Night
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This is ladies night, and the feeling's right. This is ladies night, oh what a night. In addition to answering questions from the ladies, Ray and Ben ...
DCR40 That Ain't a Knife
08 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ray and Ben talk about the upcoming Sea Otter show in California before answering all kinds of interesting questions about sports te...
DCR39 Two for Tuesday
03 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and Ray answer 2 questions about Garmin and 2 questions about Scosche Rhythm HR monitors. They also discuss how NOT to die duri...
DCR38 Heart Rate Tonight
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ray and Ben answer lots of questions about HR... and other topics. Links: Ray's Amazon Link. Visit Ray's website to ask a questi...
DCR37 British Men
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and Ray answer sports technology questions asked by British men. Links: FREE SHIPPING on the website theracery.com and use co...
DCR36 Smart Bike Lights
07 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray calls in from the Canary Islands to discuss smart bike lights, the best choice for tracking fitness related to pilates, and questi...
DCR35 Gingerbreadcrumbs
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the SRAM Red Etap, the new Power Pod wind based powermeter, Ray's trip to Mallorca and finally they answer all of...
DCR34 Power Meter Price Drops
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the new addition to the DCR family, power meter price drops, the overwhelming response to the gingerbread man disc...
DCR33 What's Up, Air Dog?
04 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Links: YouTube video link of Airdog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9J3q-mRTCE Amazon Link: http://dcra.in/AirdogSports Support this podcast: ...
DCR32 Night Riding
28 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the largest sports trade show in the world and we answer all of your sports tech questions about topics like ear ...
DCR31 Expensive Coins
20 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray tells you where to look for the next round of product announcements, then they take lots of questions. Links: Trainer App In-d...
DCR30 CES Part 2
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss FitBit, 360 degree action cams and then Ray answers all of your questions. Support this podcast: Visit Ray's web...
DCR29 CES Part 1
05 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Ray joins us from Las Vegas where he is covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show. In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss product launches by Garmin...
DCR28 Treadmill of the Future
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss BLack Friday and Cyber Monday as well as the future of treadmills. Support this podcast: In need of a trustwor...
DCR27 Ray does TRS
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Support this podcast: In need of a trustworthy, no-nonsense, no-gimmick training plan at a very reasonable price? Click here. Visit Ray's websit...
DCR26 Mind Bottling
12 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Topics include the ANT+ symposium, Ray's beard, his negative review of the Limits power meter, Black Friday, and a discussion around crowd-sourced pro...
DCR25 Ray's Retirement
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Don't quit your day job, unless you're Ray Maker. In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss his retirement from Microsoft. Will he expand the scope of his ...
DCR24 Crank Region
30 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In need of a trustworthy, no-nonsense, no-gimmick training plan at a very reasonable price? Click here. To hear more of Ben, subscribe to TRS Radio...
DCR23 Garmin Announcement
21 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In need of a trustworthy, no-nonsense, no-gimmick training plan at a very reasonable price? Click here. To hear more of Ben, subscribe to TRS Radio...
DCR22 Slackers
14 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In need of a trustworthy, no-nonsense, no-gimmick training plan at a very reasonable price? Click here. To hear more of Ben, subscribe to TRS Radio...
DCR21 The Girl
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition, Ben interviews The Girl at Interbike in Las Vegas. To hear more of Ben, subscribe to TRS Radio. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on...
DCR20 Interbike
18 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition, Ben and Ray hit Las Vegas for the Interbike trade show. First Ben and Ray chat about some big news and announcements and then Ben hit...
DCR19 EuroBike
04 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Links: Tapirik App Ray's Review of Bike Fit/Measurement Apps Book: Power of Habit Subscribe to TRS Radio. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcast on iTun...
DCR18 Miserable Bastards
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Aeroweenie.com. Find out if your TT position is Aeroweenie approved in this thread. Subscribe to TRS Radio. Rate the DC Rainmaker Podcas...
DCR17 Apologies
13 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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DCR16 Podcast Extravaganza
07 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in the US or Canada, you can get a free pair of xx2i sunglasses by filling out a brief survey. Pay for only shipping and processing. Click...
DCR15 Le Tour
30 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the Tour de France, whether or not Chris Froome is racing clean and Ray's Croatian sailing trip. Then, Ray answers...
DCR14 Iron Cowboys
23 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
First Ray helps an emailer figure out how to record and store a 90 hour bike ride with his GoPro. Then Ray and Ben discuss the Iron Cowboy and they an...
DCR13 Tiny Cameras
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray details the new GoPro small camera and the fact that the Garmin VIRB is shipping. Then they answer random questions about sports t...
DCR12 Stryde it out
09 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Left only power meters, wearable tech clothing, Gordon Gecko phones, Stryde power meter, athlete tracking to stop drafting in triathlon and baby monit...
DCR11 Garmin & Strava in Bed
01 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A big show with lots to discuss. Kickr and Garmin with big product launches before the Tour De France gets started. In this episode we discussed: ...
DCR10 Ray Holycross
26 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the new Garmin Cycling Computer, Strava versus Training Peaks and whether or not Ray is a con artist. Links...
DCR9 Intel Buys Recon Jet
18 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ray and Ben discuss the sale of Recon Jet to Intel and whether or not Ray is an early or late adopter. Other topics include Periscope, the FitBit IPO,...
DCR8 Flash Mob
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ray joins us slightly hungover after attending a flash-mob style white party in Paris the night before. Nevertheless, he answered all of your question...
DCR7 Stranger in the Alps
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ray joins us from high in the Alps at a Polar product launch for their new cycling computer that will compete with the Garmin Edge 500. We also discus...
DCR6 Ben is an Idiot
28 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Topics for this episode include Ben ruining the show, Android versus Garmin Connect IQ, rollers versus cycling trainers, pricing of power meters, and ...
DCR5 Apple Watch Meets H20
21 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray breaks down the waterproofing of the Apple watch, Garmin and optical heartrate monitoring, and ANT+ versus Bluetooth smart. Then R...
DCR4 Exploring Big Issues: Fire Ants & 5Q
14 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Ray Maker analyzes and solves the 50 Women to Kona issue once and for all. Then, he does the same with the “smart hat”. What should an ultra-run...
DCR3 Polar vs. Garmin
07 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Does technology cause us to set false limits on ourselves? What is the future of live triathlon coverage? Ben and Ray discuss the differences between ...
DCR2 Garmin Vivo Fit & Questions about Ray's Future
27 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ray discusses his whirlwind US tour of sports tech companies and how he avoids conflicts of interest. Questions from listeners includ...
DCR1 Apple Watch + Kickr vs. CompuTrainer
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the Apple Watch and then they dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add features to older ...