# cts (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cts. Page: Feed: --- ## Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think _2026-08-17 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attacks, and why sprinty "crit dawgs" and breakaway riders should approach their training differently. Plus, why none of those watts matter if you haven't developed the race craft to use them! HOST Adam… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19658322-why-crit-racers-need-more-ftp-than-they-think.mp3) ## Stop Fearing The Recovery Week _2026-08-10 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Learn why recovery doesn't always need to last a full week, how to know when you've earned one, and why the athletes who recover best often perform best. If recovery weeks make you anxious,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19622234-stop-fearing-the-recovery-week.mp3) ## Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson _2026-08-03 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Days before the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Coach Adam Pulford caught up with professional cyclist Alison Jackson to talk about the final phase of preparation. From altitude camp in Boulder and heat training to tapering, race strategy, joining a new team, and life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a rare look inside the final build-up to one of the biggest events in professional… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19588043-behind-the-scenes-before-the-tour-with-alison-jackson.mp3) ## Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System _2026-07-27 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the two interval strategies he uses with athletes to develop aerobic power. Learn the difference between long, sustained VO2 intervals and short on/off efforts, when to use each one, and how to sequence… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19558227-are-your-vo2-workouts-training-the-wrong-system.mp3) ## Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL _2026-07-20 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19516076-fitness-isn-t-performance-the-truth-about-ctl.mp3) ## A Scalable Carb Fueling Plan Based On Effort _2026-07-13 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Fueling advice has never been more confusing. One expert recommends fasted rides, another says 120 grams of carbs per hour, and every nutrition brand seems to have a different answer. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a practical fueling framework that scales carbohydrate intake to the demands of your ride. Using kilojoule output, ride intensity, and duration, you'll… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19476517-a-scalable-carb-fueling-plan-based-on-effort.mp3) ## A Simple Framework For Raising Cycling FTP _2026-07-06 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Want to increase your FTP? Many cyclists assume the answer is simple: do more FTP intervals. While that can help, it's only one piece of the puzzle. In this video, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a simple coaching framework, Push vs. Pull, to explain how FTP is really built. You'll learn why aerobic training lays the foundation, how VO₂ max work raises your ceiling, and how to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19438759-a-simple-framework-for-raising-cycling-ftp.mp3) ## Everything Cyclists Get Wrong About Normalized Power _2026-06-29 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ If you've ever wondered what Normalized Power is actually telling you, this episode is for you! Normalized Power has become one of the most common metrics in cycling, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what Normalized Power was designed to measure, how it differs from average power, and why context matters when using it to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19408243-everything-cyclists-get-wrong-about-normalized-power.mp3) ## The Masters Athlete Playbook _2026-06-22 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Do masters athletes really need more recovery, or are they simply balancing more life stress and responsibilities? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the realities of training and racing as a masters athlete. We discuss recovery, consistency, intensity, strength training, race preparation, and how training priorities should evolve with age. The conversation explores… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19376861-the-masters-athlete-playbook.mp3) ## Can AI Actually Make You Faster? _2026-06-15 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ AI is rapidly changing nearly every industry, and endurance coaching is no exception. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explores where AI can genuinely help athletes improve, where it falls short, and why the future of coaching may be more collaborative than competitive. We discuss training data, prompting, bias, TrainingPeaks, Claude, ChatGPT, Vekta, Kristin Faulkner's use of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19339644-can-ai-actually-make-you-faster.mp3) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/krOhXbB5MSfx) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## [CTS\_ep 420 Dr Jekyll And Sister Hyde](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-420-dr-jekyll-and) _2026-06-02 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 420 is a trip back to a time when a man was a man and a woma- wait a second! “Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde” (1971) gives you a mad scientist who truly learns how the other half lives. Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Apple Music and anywhere fine podcasts can be found. Please rate, review, subscribe- it really… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2331822680-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-420-dr-jekyll-and.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 419 Vulcanizadora](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-419-vulcanizadora) _2026-05-27 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 419 takes you on a journey through a regional independent film. “Vulcanizadora” (2025)follows two friends on a trek to carry out a pact they agreed to, which becomes clear as they go on. This one might be for you, but there’s only one way to find out. Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Apple Music and anywhere… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2328155120-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-419-vulcanizadora.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 418 Curse of the Crimson Altar](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-418-curse-of-the) _2026-05-20 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 418 is about a garish classic that manages to entertain in spite of having a troubled production. “The Curse of the Crimson Altar”, also known as “The Crimson Cult” (1968) has a lot of fun visuals going on. Wild parties, occult S&M rituals and the apparition of Barbara Steele as a horned demon woman, painted blue. Not to mention Boris Karloff and Christopher Lee! How could you not join… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2324024993-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-418-curse-of-the.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 417 Predator- Badlands](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-417-predator-badlands) _2026-05-13 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 417 takes you back to the Predator franchise. “Predator: Badlands” (2025) isn’t what you might expect. It gives you family drama and backstories (yes, pertaining to the Predators) and some Tarzan tropes. No, seriously. So, get a bucket of popcorn and join your hosts. Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Apple… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2319589937-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-417-predator-badlands.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 416 Wintry Three 2026](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-416-wintry-three-2026) _2026-02-03 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 416 is an annual tradition at the CTS studio. That’s right, the “Wintry Three” is where your hosts choose a few Wintry movies and talk about them! What makes a movie Wintry? As long as cold and snow add a layer of difficulty or peril to the happenings of the film, we’ll count it! So, get the last of that holiday business behind you and enjoy the episode! Find us on Instagram where we are… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2259223901-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-416-wintry-three-2026.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 415 Christmas Extravaganza 2025](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-415-christmas) _2025-12-21 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 415 is the annual Christmas Extravaganza! Your hosts will talk about a couple newer ones; “Terrifier 3” and “There’s Something in the Barn”, as well as a 1972 made-for-TV movie, “Home for the Holidays”, starring Sally Field. If you love horror and you love this Christmasy time of year, this episode is for you! Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2233583795-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-415-christmas.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 414 Nyi Blorong](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-414-nyi-blorong) _2025-12-09 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 414 takes you to a faraway place: Indonesian. Yes, they have a history of their own cinematic style and aren’t afraid to put in a healthy dose of folklore, especially when it’s one of their horror movies. Listeners, prepare yourselves for “Nyi Blorong” (1982). To explain it wouldn’t begin to explain it. Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2226524993-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-414-nyi-blorong.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 413 Weapons](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-413-weapons) _2025-12-02 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ #horror #horrormovies #horrornerd #horroraddict #horrorjunkie #monsterkid #bmovie #scary movies #monstermovie #podcast #chewingthescenery #zombies #zombie #VHS #weapons #juliagarner #joshbrolin #witchcraft [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2222488682-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-413-weapons.mp3) ## [CTS\_ep 412 Monster Island](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-412-monster-island) _2025-10-31 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Happy Halloween 2025! Your hosts will be talking about “Monster Island” (2025) after a horror movie quiz. Last but not least, you’ll hear about some recently watched movies and a little bit of 31 for 31. Now, get yourself a big bowl of mini candy bars and enjoy the show! Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Apple Music… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2203059291-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-412-monster-island.mp3) ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Yqw0csN6jvxc) _2025-10-31 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [CTS\_ep 411 Black Sabbath (1963)](https://soundcloud.com/chewing-the-scenery/cts_ep-411-black-sabbath-1963) _2025-10-21 · Chewing the Scenery Horror Movie Podcast_ Episode 411 is about “Black Sabbath”. No, not that one…the 1963 Mario Bava movie with Boris Karloff. But your hosts can’t help but talk about the band as well. Enjoy the show! Find us on Instagram where we are @chewingthescenery or easily find us on Facebook. CTS can be found on Soundcloud, Apple Music and anywhere fine podcasts can be found. Please rate, review, subscribe- it really does help new… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2195030483-chewing-the-scenery-cts_ep-411-black-sabbath-1963.mp3)