Aaron Haugen | Filming Maah Daah Hey: Back to the Start

Aaron Haugen | Filming Maah Daah Hey: Back to the Start

From The Stable Cyclist by John Peter

March 30, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 1 · Episode 106

About this episode

In this 100th episode, John Peter and Aaron Haugen discuss the challenges and experiences of creating a documentary about mental health and endurance racing.

What does it take to tell a story you can’t see? In this 100th episode of The Stable Cyclist Podcast, co-directors John Peter and Aaron Haugen break down the making of “MAAH DAAH HEY: BACK TO THE START” — a documentary about rebuilding life after a bipolar diagnosis. From filming a remote endurance race to trying to visualize mental illness on screen, this project pushed every limit we had — creatively, physically, and personally. We answer questions from the community and go deep into: - How the film came together over multiple years - The biggest challenges in telling a mental health story visually - What got left on the cutting room floor - The reality of filming in extreme conditions - And what this story means now that it’s complete This is more than a behind-the-scenes episode — it’s the real story behind the story. 🎬 Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/vUt6Y-fNvIA?si=0KfxVnhvUwSLQ1TR 🎥 Full film premieres April 3rd at 6:00 PM https://silca.cc/discount/thestablecyclistpod or use the code is "StableSilca15" If you’d like to ask JP a question for an upcoming Ask JP Anything episode, send him a DM on instagram @thestablecyclist or send an email to thestablecyclist@gmail.com…

People in this episode

Host: John Peter

Guest: Aaron Haugen

Sponsors

Maplelag Resort, Wark's Cycling Services, Ignition Coach Co., Gulo Composites

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: MAAH DAAH HEY: BACK TO THE START

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