Sigma Sports Unplugged with Matt Stephens

Sigma Sports

Sigma Sports is proud to present Matt Stephens Unplugged, a regular catch-up with cycling’s favourite character, Matt Stephens, as he chats with special guests and explores the bowels of his own fruity mind. With lots of surprises along the way, the route-map has been torn up; so who knows what direction we’re going in, or where we’ll end up!

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150 episodes
Updated July 27
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July 27 · 52 min
Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2026 - Stages 16 - 21 A Finalé for the Ages
Matt is back at the Tour de France 2026 bringing us behind the scenes at Alpe d’Huez and the Champs-Élysées.
July 20 · 42 min
Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2026 - Stages 10 - 15 Dominance and devastation
After week two of the 2026 Tour de France Matt Stephens reflects on all the action from the WBD Sport studios.
July 13 · 50 min
Tour de France Rest Day Reflections 2026 - Stages 1 - 9 TTTs, Træen, and Tadej being Tadej
Matt Stephens reflects on the first week of racing at the 2026 Tour de France from the WBD Sport studios.
June 26 · 1 hr 4 min
Rebecca Charlton on her Cancer Diagnosis, Cycling and Recovery
Broadcasting legend Rebecca Charlton discusses her Cancer diagnosis in summer 2025, and the surprising role cycling has played in her approach to treatment and recovery.
June 18 · 33 min
LeBlanq Joyride Festival Special
Featuring clips recorded during his weekend on the Isle of Wight, Matt Stephens brings us behind the scenes at the LeBlanq Joyride Festival.
June 1 · 45 min
Giro Rest Day Reflections 2026 Stages 16 - 21: Vingegaard makes it look easy!
From behind the scenes at the TNT Sports / HBO Max Studio, Matt Stephens reflects on the final week of racing of the Giro d’Italia 2026.
May 25 · 49 min
Giro Rest Day Reflections 2026 Stages 10 - 15: Time Trials, High Mountains and Soggy Chips
Matt Stephens is back with more reflections on the previous week of racing as the Giro d’Italia 2026 started to really heat up.
May 18 · 56 min
Giro Rest Day Reflections 2026 Stages 4 - 9: Metatarsal Madness
Matt Stephens gives his reactions to all the action as it happened on stages 4 - 9 at the Giro d’Italia 2026, and updates us on his broken foot fiasco.
May 11 · 41 min
Giro Rest Day Reflections 2026 Stages 1-3: Drama, Ducks and Smooth Sprinting
Matt Stephens looks back at the first three days of racing as the 2026 Giro d’Italia kicked off in Bulgaria, and there was plenty of drama!
April 17 · 1 hr 1 min
Niels Vandeputte on winning the Belgian Gravel Champsionships and Chasing a Cross Jersey
The Belgian Gravel champion tells Matt how his goal is to ride in a CX championship jersey for a season… or more.
April 3 · 1 hr 11 min
Carlton Kirby on French Biscuit Factories and Emotional Crescendos
The legendary voice of cycling shares anecdotes and stories from his career in sports broadcasting and more.
March 20 · 1 hr 10 min
Anders Mielke on Breaking Into Cycling Media and Chasing Cobbles with Mads Pedersen
The Danish broadcaster shares his journey from junior racer to the voice of Eurosport Denmark, and the story behind his unique access to Mads Pedersen.
March 6 · 1 hr 6 min
Imogen Cotter on Resilience, Reinvention, and Life Beyond the Peloton
The former Irish national champion reflects on her rapid rise, a life-changing crash, and building a new future in cycling media.
February 20 · 1 hr 2 min
Stefan Küng on Chasing Monuments, Precision, and a New Chapter at Tudor Pro Cycling
Stefan Küng joins Matt Stephens to discuss his move to Tudor Pro Cycling, his obsession with detail, and why he still believes a cobbled Monument win is within reach.
February 6 · 1 hr 6 min
Matthew Riccitello on Removing his Power Meter and Riding on Feel
American climber and rising star of the GC Matthew Riccitello tells Matt Stephens why instinct still matters in modern cycling.
January 23 · 1 hr 5 min
Alistair Brownlee on Life After Gold Medals, Gravel Racing, and his Yorkshire Roots
Double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee joins Matt Stephens to reflect on retirement, staying competitive, and finding balance beyond elite sport.
January 9 · 1 hr 2 min
Julian Alaphilippe on Racing with Instinct, Fatherhood, and Finding Balance at Tudor
Julian Alaphilippe tells Matt Stephens how fatherhood, perspective and a new team have reshaped his outlook on racing — and why instinct still matters in a data-driven peloton.
Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Andrew Strohmeyer on Chasing the European Cyclocross Dream
Andrew Strohmeyer tells Matt Stephens how he intends to close the skills gap between the USA National Championships and World Cup Cyclocross racing in Europe.
Nov 28, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
João Almeida on Grand Tours, Team Dynamics & That Pidcock Moment
João Almeida tells Matt Stephens all about his life in the peloton as one of the most capable riders in the world, equally at home winning races for himself, and helping his teammates.
Nov 14, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Chris Hall on his stupid bike challenges for Movember
Ultra-distance bike racer and content creator Chris Hall chats to Matt Stephens about the importance of cycling with friends in his recovery from severe depression.