Please Listen Because Our Options Haven’t Changed

Please Listen Because Our Options Haven’t Changed

Author: Adam Baranski & Michael Sharp April 10, 2026 Duration: 54:19
Send us Fan Mail The weird truth about modern life is that a robot might reject your resume, your phone might read you a transcript like closed captions, and a stranger in a restaurant might force you to hear their videos at full volume. We lean into all of it while keeping the Men of Leisure spirit intact and yes, there’s a big announcement tucked inside. We start with a real update from the road, or at least from the studio: Adam is back upstairs with a new setup, better sound, and a space...

There's a particular rhythm to a long ride, a space where conversation flows as freely as the landscape. That's the atmosphere Adam Baranski and Michael Sharp cultivate in their Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure. This isn't a technical gear review or a training log, though the love for the sport is its undeniable heartbeat. Instead, it's the recorded essence of a friendship built on miles, where the journey itself is the destination. You'll hear the banter from a recent gravel grind, the reflective quiet after a hill climb, and stories that stretch far beyond the handlebars, touching on culture, society, and the peculiar places a bike can take you. Each episode feels like rolling alongside them, sharing in the unscripted laughs, the occasional hardship, and the simple, profound joy found on two wheels. Tune in for a genuine connection and a reminder that the best adventures are often about who's riding with you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure
Podcast Episodes
BIG BRAG Without Us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12
Send us Fan Mail Big BRAG week is here, and we’ve got a confession: we’re jealous. We’re thrilled our cycling team is rolling deep with 23 riders, but it’s still strange not having our own gear spread across the floor an…
We Got Ranked Number One So Now What, Leisure Cycling Updates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
Send us Fan Mail Your house might be quieter than you think, and that can be dangerous. We share a real fire safety wake-up call that sent us home to twist detectors off the ceiling and read the fine print, because smoke…
The Bar Is On Fire And So Is My Foot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:51
Send us Fan Mail A $125 Old Fashioned with fire, maple syrup, and bacon sounds like a joke until it shows up tableside and the whole bar starts watching. We kick things off with high-roller banter, travel timing headache…
We Get Evacuated Mid Tasting And Still Finish Dinner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:51
Send us Fan Mail https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054444/subscribe Tornado sirens, Spanish artisanal cheese, and bourbon business headlines sound like three different shows, but that’s a normal ride for us. We start with road…
Fog, Moon Pies, And The Lucky A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:26
Send us Fan Mail https://www.buzzsprout.com/2054444/subscribe A fog‑shrouded descent into Detroit turns into two full‑throttle go‑arounds, a shrinking layover, and a dash through Atlanta that ends at a gate announcing an…
Tall, Grande, Venti… And A Whole Latte Opinions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:32
Send us Fan Mail A warm floor, a borrowed basement, and a hardwired cable set the scene for a conversation that mixes honesty with humor. We open by acknowledging a tough week for the family, then steer into what so many…
Two Friends Trade Bike Routes For Hidden Disney History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:41
Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how your feet slow down in Epcot or how an ugly wall disappears into the trees? We spent a chilly Florida week trading climbs for castles and pulled back the curtain on the design choices tha…
We Went To Podfest And All We Got Was A Better Golf Swing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
Send us Fan Mail Sunshine, fairways, and a hall full of creators—this Florida trip gave us exactly what we needed: time together and a clearer sense of why we make this show the way we do. We walked into Podfest surround…