The Unfunded Podcast
Episodes
The Challenges of Racing at International Events | Unfunded S2 EP6
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.In this episode, Lockie and Lleyton dive into the realities of racing on the interna...
Sam Dickinson on the Olympics | Unfunded S2 EP5 (EP40)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.In this episode the boys sit down with one of the most respected athletes in world t...
Why Everyone's Training On The Gold Coast | Unfunded S2 EP4 (39)
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brought to you by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.Lockie returns straight from racing at the Napier Sprint Distance Championships with a full rac...
Race Day Rituals & Napier Preview | Unfunded EP38
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.Racing is officially back.With Napier kicking off the Oceania season, Lockie and Lle...
INS & OUTS of 2026 Triathlon | Unfunded S2 EP2 (37)
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.In this prediction-heavy episode of Unfunded, Lockie and Lleyton dive into what...
Unfunded Season 2: January Champions & Olympic Dreams | Unfunded Podcast EP36
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season Two of Unfunded kicks off with Lockie and Lleyton back in the studio and straight into the deep end. From Lockie’s humbling Hyrox debut in Me...
Unfunded Awards Night with Matt Hauser - 2025 Season Finale
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by Podfire.In the Unfunded Podcast’s Season Finale, world champion and mixed relay king Matt ...
Must-Haves & Money Traps: Triathlon Investments Ranked | Unfunded EP34
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode sponsored by Official Beer Co.Produced by PodfireIn Episode 34 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachlan and Leighton dive deep into the world of triat...
Offseason Training Plans, DOMS & The HYROX Challenge | Unfunded Ep33
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lachie and Lleyton regroup after a rough couple of weeks — sickness, travel chaos and heavy DOMS — and dive into practical offseason training (wha...
Food Poisoning, T100 Chaos & Charlotte Derbyshire
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brought to you by Official Beer Co. Produced by Podfire.In Episode 32, Lachie and Leighton return after a chaotic two weeks of sickness, racing mishap...
Noosa Triathlon Wrapup With Special Guest Jess Fullagar | Unfunded Ep 31
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 31 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton are back with their Noosa Triathlon wrap-up — and they’ve brought a special guest along ...
The Legendary Noosa Triathlon - 2025 Preview | Unfunded EP 30
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 30 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lockie and Lleyton bring you their biggest preview yet — the Noosa Triathlon Special. From its 40-year legacy...
Wollongong World Champs Recap - Is Australia Back? | Unfunded Ep 29
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 29 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton relive one of the greatest weekends in triathlon history — the Wollongong World Championsh...
Wollongong World Champs: Aussie Rev Up | Unfunded Ep 28
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28, Lockie and Lleyton break down the World Triathlon Championships returning to Australia! From Wollongong course insights to junior and U...
Why Triathlon Needs a Rulebook Reset | Unfunded Ep 27
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 27 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lachie and Lleyton return with race stories, training updates, and plenty of triathlon drama. From birthday bee...
Beyond Triathlon with Olympian Ryan Fisher | Unfunded Ep 26
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Unfunded, Lockie and Lleyton sit down with Olympian and former Aussie triathlon star Ryan Fisher. From growing up in Brisbane and finding...
Setbacks & Showdowns: Aussie Injuries, Wilde's Statement, Ironman Worlds & WTCS | Unfunded Ep 25
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 25 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lockie and Lleyton unpack a massive week in triathlon. From Aussie juniors battling injuries to Hayden Wilde’...
Ironman World Champs Preview | Unfunded Ep24
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 24 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lockie and Lleyton dive into the most exciting weekend of the triathlon season – the World Triathlon Champion...
Aaron Royle on Life After Olympics & The Future of Triathlon | Unfunded Ep23
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lockie and Lleyton are joined by one of Australia’s most respected triathletes, Aaron Royle. From his journey...
Paris Prep, Aussie Selections & Triathlon World Title Predictions | Unfunded Ep22
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lockie and Lleyton return for another episode of The Unfunded Podcast, unpacking the latest stories shaping the triathlon world. From Australia’s te...
Back in the Studio: Triathlon Shake-Ups, Super League Drama & Matt Hauser’s Rise | Unfunded Ep 21
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back! In Episode 21 of The Unfunded Podcast, Lockie and Leighton return to the studio to talk all things triathlon – from World Triathl...
Unfunded: 20 Episodes In - Can We Keep Going?
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 20th episode of The Unfunded Podcast, Lockie, Lleyton, and Sarah get real about the future of the show. After countless laughs, hone...
Breaking Point: Coaching Breakups & Unspoken 5Ks
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lockie makes a big call — he’s officially cut ties with his coach. The crew dives into what led to the decision, what athletes need more (and less...
Life After Lycra: What Comes After the Finish Line?
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew dives deep into what it really means to be an athlete — and what happens when the medals stop coming. From hilarious tales of crayfish-fuel...
From Age Grouper to Pro: Ollie Turner on Going All In
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by two-time Commonwealth Games triathlete Ollie Turner, who takes us behind the curtain of going from a keen age-grouper to racing on t...
Guts, Glory & the Enhanced Games: Tri Life Unfiltered
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The team gets real (and slightly ridiculous) about the ups and downs of tri life. From foam-rolling fails and warm-up woes to brutal race recaps and b...
Vapes, Vertebrae & Victory: Surviving the Triathlon Grind
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys (and Sarah) get fired up and brutally honest about the highs and hells of triathlon life. Producer Sarah drops the vape and hits the pavemen...
First Stop, Glitch City: Lockie Goes Global
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our very first Unfunded episode with Lockie dialing in from overseas — and naturally, the tech gods gave us grief. But despite the glitches, ...
Emma Jeffcoat: Beyond the Finish Line – Body, Brand & Breaking the Silence
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Olympian and elite triathlete Emma Jeffcoat joins The Unfunded Podcast for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about what it really takes to comp...
Philanthropy, Pickleball & Port Macquarie Predictions: A Triathlete’s Grab Bag
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys (and Sarah) are back behind the mic with updates on their podcasting journey, training life, and a few spicy takes on the state of triathlon....
Machines, Mishaps & Mental Games: Racing, Recovery & Real Talk
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crew covers it all—tech fails (yes, we forgot to hit record the first time 🙃), training wins, celeb encounters, and the madness of upcoming t...
Who TF Is Sarah?: From Beach Flags to Big Chats 10 Episodes Deep
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 10th episode of The Unfunded, the crew reflects on just how wild it is that they’ve made it this far—especially considering most...
Get to Know Lleyton: DNFs, Dodgy Eggs & Triathlon Realities
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this jam-packed episode, the hosts tackle everything from triathlon struggles to unexpected life curveballs. 🏊♂️🚴♂️🏃♂️...
Lockie Jones: From Surf Lifesaving to Triathlon (and Making Terrible Bets)
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re doing a "Get to Know Lockie" special—because, honestly, who even is this guy? While Sare battles through a questionable hangover, Lockie tak...
Floods, Fast Laps & Nearly Getting Flattened – The Triathlon Struggle is Real
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Unfunded Podcast, the crew takes on floods, fierce racing, and the fine art of not getting hit by cars. 🌊🏆 From the Devonport O...
From Tributes to Treadmills: A Spicy Doping Scandal, Hyrox & Sarah’s Running Regrets
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick things off with a tribute to triathlon legend Jenny Alcorn, who recently passed away. A massive influence on the sport (and on Lockie’s care...
Underdogs, Drug Tests & A Very Tight Tri-Suit – Featuring Brayden Mercer
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re making history, folks—Unfunded has its first-ever guest! And not just any guest—Brayden Mercer, fresh off a shocking and well-earned 2nd p...
Lycra Bets, Triathlon Drama & The Rise of Influencer Athletes
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We cover everything from a Lycra-fueled bet to Valentine's Day antics, all while diving deep into the world of endurance sports. We break down upcomin...
Racing Returns, Super Bowl Cameos & the Biggest Debates in Triathlon
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Racing is back, and so is the drama! The boys break down the excitement of the season opener, their (questionable) Valentine’s Day plans, and what i...
Bold Predictions For 2025
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're pull back the curtain on life as unfunded triathletes—the struggles, the hustle, and bold predictions for the 2025 season. We break down how o...
2024 - A Year In Review
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another two athletes with a podcast? Yep. Plus one Sarah. But unlike the swim leg, we promise not to lose you in the first five minutes.In our debut e...