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: 53:33
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: 96

Road Adventures of Cycling Men of Leisure
Podcast Episodes
Confetti Bears and Cornhole Boards: The Leisure Life Continues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:31
Send us Fan Mail Seventy-five episodes! When we started this podcast, neither of us thought we'd make it past five or seven shows. Yet here we are, celebrating a milestone that represents years of friendship, thousands o…
The Road Not Ridden: When Injury Derails Cycling Dreams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:29
Send us Fan Mail Michael's fractured clavicle changed everything about this summer's cycling plans, but it led to unexpected adventures worth sharing. While nursing his broken collarbone (or "fractured clavicle" as his d…
The Hose That Derailed RAIN: A Cycling Mishap Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:30
Send us Fan Mail When the unexpected strikes, how do you adapt? Michael shares the story of his recent cycling accident where he encountered an almost-invisible brown hose stretched across concrete pavement during a trai…
Hills, Thrills, and Go-Kart Racing: Our Georgia Adventure Continues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40:09
Send us Fan Mail The Georgia hills couldn't break us! Picking up where we left off, Adam and Michael complete their wild journey across Georgia with the BRAG cycling event, sharing every triumph, challenge, and laugh alo…
Tariffs, Training, and Theme Songs from Bonanza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:59
Send us Fan Mail Balancing indoor training with ambitious road adventures takes center stage as Michael shares his surprisingly successful Peloton strategy—hiding the time and distance metrics that once dominated his att…
Two Wheels and Fire Water: The Guys Who Never Train But Always Ride [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:53
Send us Fan Mail The unique balance of practical cycling wisdom and lighthearted camaraderie takes center stage as Adam and Michael reunite to share their latest adventures. After catching up on life updates, they dive i…