Gnar Couch Podcast 197: April Zastrow, Reggaeton Rob, Dump Trucks

Welcome to the Gnar Couch Podshow, where mountain biking meets middle school humor, and none of our intros ever go according to plan—thanks in advance, Rob. This week, we welcome the one and only April Zastrow to the show: former pro motocross racer, mountain biking content creator, surfer, and the kind of human we’d totally trust around our children, if we weren’t such bad influences ourselves. We saddle up and ride through April’s “mutt life” of action sports, her journey from nearly getting lapped in pro moto to inspiring future shredders (including Rob's daughter), and why bigger jumps aren’t as scary as small ones. We also plunge into the gnarly reality of being a woman in the MTB world, how she handles haters (spoiler: better than JP handles whiskey and the Old Rampate Site), and the science of bike squeaks, especially when Ryan Rodriguez is nearby. Of course, things get off track: there’s talk of “dump trucks,” debates over whether Rob can leave his house without spilling beer, and our patented EXT/TRP appreciation rant. If you love deep dives into gear AND deep dives into our own self-esteem issues, you’re in the right spot. If not, just stick around for the part where we try to figure out if May June is a better name than April. So tune in for bikes, bad jokes, a little self-deprecation, and a solid chance you’ll hear something about mayonnaise, wieners, or at least a brake lever pulled with someone’s pinky. It’s the Gnar Couch Podshow. Cumb for the chaos, stay for the dumb, and leave with fewer brain cells than you started. Guest info: April Zastrow Check out our store for sick shirts. Got to our Patreon and give us money. We've added old episodes, downloadable songs, and give you early access to raw, uncut shows for only $4.20/month. We all ride TRP brakes. They're the best. Buy some. Thanks to crankbrothers and Hyland Cyclery for always keeping the bikes running. Get 30% off BLIZ sunglasses and more with the code "sponchesmom".