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Episode 268: The Biggest IRONMAN Field Ever + The Prize Money Debate

10 Apr 2026 · 1 h 07 min · Episode 268

This week, the crew breaks down what might be the most stacked Ironman field ever outside of a World Championship, with Ironman Texas taking center stage.

The conversation kicks off with a deep dive into why more pros are choosing Ironman over T100, touching on the pull of Kona, race dynamics, guaranteed money vs prestige, and the bigger issue: the sport needs more external sponsors—not just bigger prize purses.

🎙️Intro (0:30-3:00) 🏖️The Prize Money Debate (3:05-23:40) 🤠IRONMAN TEXAS (23:45-54:25) 🔥 Hot Takes (54:30-1:06:00)

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