Best Awl Podcasts (2024)

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Periodic Breathing at Altitude 25:54

3h ago25:54

25:54

Adventures who go up to altitude can have a number or problems. One of these is an odd breathing pattern when trying to sleep. it is called periodic breathing. It is caused by the ups and downs of oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood when sleeping at altitude. And it can cause its own set of problems for those trying to go higher. Listen a…

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Supercharging Mobility Innovation with Francis Beauchamp-Verdon of AWL-E 20:57

15h ago20:57

20:57

We welcome Francis Beauchamp-Verdon, Co-Founder, VP and Business Development Director at AWL-E, to discuss his mission in the mobility space and the amazing vision his team share. At AWL-E, Francis and his team have developed a revolutionary method to move electricity wirelessly that not only breaks all boundaries of innovation, but also has immens…

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Wilderness as Medicine: Smells and Dementia 9:33

3h ago9:33

9:33

We all love to 'smell' the outside. But what role does it play in our health. Research is starting to look at this. And surprising results in a new study show that regular exposure to greenery in middle age can delay the onset of dementia. Listen to this newest in our podcast series of using wilderness as medicine.…

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"More focus on fundamentals" with Shan Gu of Foci Solutions 21:41

1h ago21:41

21:41

Today we welcome Shan Gu, Founder & CEO of Foci Solutions. At Foci Solutions, Shan’s team helps organizations build strong software engineering teams and self-sustaining talent engines, with the belief that the best engineering teams are ones that invest in each individual's development and learning. Foci’s development pods work with their clients'…

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Into the Slot: The Medicine of Canyoneering 25:54

17d ago25:54

25:54

While an incredible outdoor experience, few people know how to make it happen. Listen to this podcast as Matt McKinnon tells us how we can safely enjoy this wilderness sport and see all the beauty slot canyons have to offer.By AWLS

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Insights Beyond Tax Credits with Matt Funk of Boast 24:12

7d ago24:12

24:12

We welcome a member of the Boast team onto the show, Mr. Matt Funk! Matt is Boast’s VP of Customer Delivery, and has been a critical member of the Boast team pretty much since the beginning! He joined Boast back in 2013 as a Technology Advisor and has been helping steer the ship ever since, today leading our Customer Delivery arm and ensuring that …

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"Throw the kitchen sink at startups" with Ian McCarter of MaRS Discovery District 20:46

20d ago20:46

20:46

This episode we welcome Ian McCarter, the Director of Corporate Innovation at MaRS Discovery District. MaRS Discovery District helps Canadian startups succeed so they can solve our toughest problems in areas like climate, health and the economy. As North America’s largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity, MaRS provides direct support f…

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Is Water the Solution? 21:43

21d ago21:43

21:43

Deaths from hyperthermia are on the rise. Water is simply essential in the metabolism of our body. But is it the solution to prevent hyperthermia? Transferring heat from the body is how to avoid hyperthermia. Listen to this important podcast on the physics of the prevention and treatment of heat related disease.…

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"The greatest startup show on Earth" with Jason Taylor of CodeLaunch Accelerator 28:53

14d ago28:53

28:53

Today’s guest is Jason Taylor, President and Founder of CodeLaunch, the FREE seed accelerator event that pairs tech startups with world class dev teams to help them raise. They do this by helping early stage tech startup founders get their digital products off the ground, increasing their likelihood to launch, raise funding, and succeed as a disrup…

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"Democratizing Startup Funding" with Peter-Paul Van Hoeken 27:05

20d ago27:05

27:05

On this episode of What The Tech we welcome FrontFundr Founder & CEO Peter-Paul Van Hoeken! At FrontFundr, Peter-Paul and his team have built the leading equity crowdfunding platform in Canada, empowering everyday Canadians to invest in companies they believe in, providing entrepreneurs with the essential funding to drive growth. To date, more than…

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Danger in the Water: Flesh Eating Bacteria 10:30

28d ago10:30

10:30

It sounds like the premise of a creepy movie, but this one is real. It is Vibrio vulnificus. It is found in warm salty water where people like to swim. It enters the skin through small cuts and can cause necrotizing fasciitis. Listen and learn about this growing threat.By AWLS

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"Platform for Serendipity" with Kristjan Sigurdson of Endeavor Canada 26:10

26d ago26:10

26:10

We welcome to the show Kristjan Sigurdson, Managing Director at Endeavor Canada. Founded in 1997, Endeavor is a global organization with a mission to unlock the transformational power of entrepreneurship by selecting, supporting, and investing in the world’s top founders. Today, Endeavor’s network spans 40+ locations and supports 2,300+ entrepreneu…

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Hiking in the Amazon Rainforest 22:26

1M ago22:26

22:26

Are you ready for the remote jungle? Dehydration and nutrition are essential for a successful expedition. And get ready for a whole host of new diseases. Listen as Dr. Samuel Dyer shares his knowledge and experience of working in Kaieteur National Park in the country of Guyana.By AWLS

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Periods in the Wilderness 22:26

1M ago22:26

22:26

Here is an open discussion about menstrual periods in the wilderness. Listen as Holly Davis and Freya Sutcliffe from Cambridge University in the U.K discuss an important but overlooked topic.By AWLS

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“The Product IS Community” with Neil Weitzman of PORCH 23:45

1M ago23:45

23:45

Today we welcome to the show Neil Weitzman, CEO and Co-Founder of PORCH and Founder amd Fractional CRO of revenue•x. Neil is a go-to-market operator who understands that “revenue is everything.” He builds and scales teams within SaaS, DaaS and tech businesses, while helping CEO’s, founders and executive teams build and execute robust GTM strategies…

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Penguin Tales: Antarctic Expedition Medicine 20:46

1M ago20:46

20:46

Not all medicine is practiced in a clinic - sometimes it is on rough waters where the penguins live. Expedition medicine is austere medicine and wilderness medicine at its finest. Listen and learn from Dr. Jennifer McGowan and Dr. Raymond Orthober from the University of Louisville School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine as they discus…

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The Heart at Altitude 11:21

1M ago11:21

11:21

We all worry about HAPE and HACE when we go up on the mountain. Little attention is placed on the heart. But new studies give us data and create cause for concern. Listen and learn about the heart at altitude.By AWLS

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"The insights are where the magic lives" with Quin Sandler of Plantiga 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

On this episode of What The Tech, we welcome Quin Sandler, Plantiga’s Co-founder and CEO. Quin's team is on a mission to optimize human performance, resilience and recovery through the monitoring and analysis of biomechanics—that is, a person’s unique movement patterns. The Plantiga platform combines an advanced sensor insole that measures how a pe…

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The Trifecta of Outdoor Eye Disease 20:42

2M ago20:42

20:42

One is painful, one is noticeable, one will cause blindness. These three eye diseases happen, in part, because we go outdoors in the sun. Listen and learn about the trifecta of outdoor eye disease.By AWLS

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"Earned and Learned" with Diraj Perkash Goel of Get Fresh Ventures 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

Today we welcome onto the show founder-extraordinaire Diraj Perkash Goel, Managing Partner and Founder of Get Fresh Ventures. At Get Fresh, Diraj and his team have played a pivotal role in launching over 200 startups onto paths of significant growth and profitability. His tenure at technology giants such as Hootsuite and Vision Critical has given h…

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The West Nile Virus 10:42

2M ago10:42

10:42

It was isolated in Uganda in the 1930's, then quickly spread around Africa. It found its way to the USA in 1999. It is on the rise and it is not a benign disease. The fatality rate for West Nile Virus can be as high as 9%. Listen and learn about this disease and how to avoid it.By AWLS

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Trekking Poles - Ski Poles for Hiking 12:55

2M ago12:55

12:55

Trekking poles are basically ‘ski poles’ that are specifically designed for use while hiking. Science gives some important data into the value of using them. But in the end it is up to you. Listen and learn about the medicine of trekking poles.By AWLS

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"Just start doing it" with Simon Knauber of Glass Canvas 21:02

2M ago21:02

21:02

We welcome Simon Knauber, Director of Finance and HR at Glass Canvas, which is a faith-tech and consulting company behind ministry products for the Church, including Tilma Parish and Tilma Diocese. Their software is more than just technology, but a way to create more ministry impact by helping dioceses and parishes serve their people better and cre…

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Danger in the Water: Cyanobacteria - Blue Green Algae 14:18

2M ago14:18

14:18

Most people who go outdoors have heard of this. Most people don't know much about it. It can change the color of the water, making it easy to see, but many of these bacteria live on the side or bottom of a river or lake. You cannot treat water containing cyanobacteria to make it safe to drink. Listen and learn about another growing danger in the wa…

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Leg Cramps - The Debilitating Mysterious Leg pain 29:49

2M ago29:49

29:49

They happen to almost everyone. You are hiking on a beautiful trail, maybe up a steep hill, all is going well. Then all of a sudden, it hits. A muscle cramps . It is so painful that it prevents you from going any further. What causes them, how can they be prevented, how are they treated? While they remain mysterious in their origin, there are certa…

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"Failure can be good!" with Chris Hobbs of TTT Studios 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Today I am stoked to welcome to the show Chris Hobbs, President of TTT Studios. Through Chris’ leadership, TTT Studios has grown to become a powerhouse in the Vancouver tech community, creating digital experiences for customers that innovate and leave a lasting, positive impact on every user’s journey. What sets TTT Studios and Chris apart is their…

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"Look outside The Valley" with Tim Sprinkle of Venture Capital Marketing 22:54

3M ago22:54

22:54

Today we welcome to the show Tim Sprinkle, Managing Director of Venture Capital Marketing, where Tim and his team have worked with almost 50 VC firms to help drive an average 20-30% increase in Assets Under Management (AUM) year-over-year. While this is impressive on its own, Tim has an expansive career in the tech and startup space, including more…

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Electrifying Insights: An Update on Lightning 21:35

2M ago21:35

21:35

More people are being injured by lightning as they go outside to places and at times where lighting is present. This podcast will spark your curiosity and illuminate the mysteries of lightning and help you stay safe as you venture outdoors.By AWLS

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Drowning - An Important Update 21:54

3M ago21:54

21:54

Deaths from drowning incidents are increasing for the first time in 20 years. What is drowning? What causes injury, how do you treat someone? And most importantly, how do you prevent drowning from happening? Listen to this important update on drowning.By AWLS

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“GPS for your career” with Hamoon Ekhtiari of FutureFit AI 18:42

3M ago18:42

18:42

Today we welcome to the show Hamoon Ekhtiari, Founder and CEO at FutureFit AI. At FutureFit AI, Hamoons’s team uses over 350 Million global talent profiles, live labor market data and projections, and proprietary algorithms to help workers navigate career transitions. Their team works with Fortune 500 companies, governments, and workforce developme…

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Zika Virus - the Silent Disease that Causes Birth Defects 17:58

3M ago17:58

17:58

It was first isolated in the forests of Africa but now Zika Virus is found in many places of the world. This disease does not cause serious symptoms, if any at all. But this is what makes it scary, because it can cause serious birth defects. Listen to know more about this horrible disease.By AWLS

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"No more black boxes" with Dmytro Grechko of Deskree 25:40

3M ago25:40

25:40

We welcome to the show Deskree Founder and CEO Dmytro Grechko. At Deskree, their mission is to make software development accessible to everyone by breaking down traditional barriers and empowering people to turn their ideas into reality. This can be a gamechanger for any entrepreneurs who may have the vision to build an amazing product, but lack th…

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Cryptosporidium - the Ruiner of Your Backcountry Trip 17:17

3M ago17:17

17:17

Most people call it Crypto, and most people will have only mild diarrhea. But don't be mistaken, not only can it ruin a trip, it is very contagious and many people can get it. And some will get very sick. Worse still, It is resistant to chlorine and iodine. Listen and learn how to prevent this parasite from entering your body.…

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"Level the playing field" with Ilya Brotzky of VanHack 17:02

3M ago17:02

17:02

We're thrilled to welcome VanHack CEO Ilya Brotzky on the show. At VanHack, Ilya and his team are on a mission to create a borderless world for tech talent by connecting the world’s top software engineering, design, and digital marketing talent with some of the leading innovating businesses in North America. With more than 450,000 members from over…

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Giardia and its Foul Smelling Disease 17:59

4M ago17:59

17:59

It is estimated that more than 280 million human infections each year are found just in Africa, Asia, and America. In Mexico, the seroprevalence is 53%. Half of all people don't show symptoms. When they do, they stink! Listen and learn about this parasite that is found everywhere.By AWLS

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Wilderness As Medicine 12:23

4M ago12:23

12:23

We have longed talked about wilderness medicine, that is treating people in the outdoors. But what about using the wilderness AS medicine to treat people by using the outdoors as therapy. We start an important concept with this podcast.By AWLS

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"A true circular economy" with Amanda Horn of Loless Blue Beauty 40:33

4M ago40:33

40:33

We welcome welcome Serial Ideator, Brand Builder, Founder and Ocean Advocate Amanda Horn onto the show. Amanda is the founder of Loless Beauty, a sustainable shave and body care company that’s reimagining beauty products and personal care routines to use less water, less plastic and less waste, creating the next wave of eco-conscious consumers. And…

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Overcoming MS 20:53

4M ago20:53

20:53

One year before recording this podcast, Matt was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Instead of canceling his goals, he elevated them with the plan to summit a 4000 m (13,000 foot) mountain. The obstacles are real. Listen to how he's overcoming them.By AWLS

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“Collaborative Commerce” with Daryl Hatton of ConnectionPoint 24:28

4M ago24:28

24:28

Today we welcome ConnectionPoint Founder and CEO Daryl Hatton onto the show! At ConnectionPoint, Daryl and his team have built the next-generation technology powering a suite of digital fundraising platforms that help organizations, businesses, and individuals create a positive impact in the world. Their solutions ease the process of collaborative …

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What Ticks Put in US 22:33

4M ago22:33

22:33

Most people know that ticks can cause disease. And most people have heard of Lyme disease. But there are many more and some are deadly. Listen and learn about the many diseases that ticks put in us.By AWLS

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STARI or LYME 12:23

4M ago12:23

12:23

You notice a red circular rash on your skin where a tick had bitten you. It must be Lyme disease - right? Think again! While the causative agent is not known, the STARI rash is being seen more and more. So, is it STARI or Lyme? Listen and find out.By AWLS

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Doggie Giardia 15:38

4M ago15:38

15:38

Its fantastic to take your dog outdoors into the wild. But you watch as they swallow water you would not drink. They sniff and eat things you would not touch. And then you wonder if they will get sick? Giardia is everywhere. Do dogs get it?. How do you know if your pet has it? What do you do to treat it? Can you get a Giardia infection from them? L…

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"Every job is a climate job" with Sophia Wennstedt of Blip Energy 21:45

4M ago21:45

21:45

Today I am thrilled to welcome onto the show Sophia Wennstedt, Co-Founder & CEO of Blip Energy. At Blip, Sophia and her team are on a mission to redefine home batteries to increase energy resilience for both individuals and communities. By designing a product to work without typical installation constraints, Blip Energy is able to add millions of o…

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The PFD and Me 21:09

5M ago21:09

21:09

People know to where a personal flotation device (PFD) when in and around water. But how can a tiny thing support me? What types of PFD's are there and which ones are the best? Listen to his important podcast about the essentials of the PFD and me.By AWLS

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"Enabling meaningful work" with Peter Monteza of MyARC 21:47

5M ago21:47

21:47

On this episode we welcome CEO and Co-Founder of MyARC, Peter Monteza. At MyARC, their mission is to power fitness creators to get their fans fit and make a purposeful living while doing so. They’ve done this by creating a platform that enables fitness content creators to train their fans interactively at scale, from anywhere in the world. MyARC ta…

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"Don't wait for the right time" with Mila Banerjee of Pronti AI 23:40

5M ago23:40

23:40

Mila Banerjee, CEO and Tech Lead at Pronti AI. At Pronti, Mila and her team are looking to help Apparel and Accessory retailers access their share of the nearly $1 trillion dollar personalization *opportunity* that’s out there. They do this by giving retailers access to unique consumer purchase intent data that’s historically been just out of reach…

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Case Study: A Tree and a Broken Leg 19:58

5M ago19:58

19:58

Broken legs are common skiing injuries. But this one was a race against the cold and pain. Life lessons learned come from hindsight. Let's listen and learn how to be better prepared when a great day turns bad.By AWLS

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The Goose's Foot and Other Knee Problems 24:26

5M ago24:26

24:26

So many things can cause pain in the knee when we are outside recreating. Trail runners and backpackers frequently feel the strain on their knees for sure. Surpirsingly, some of the problems can be corrected by a simple change to our shoes. Listen and find out about the Gooses's Foot and other knee problems caused by our feet.…

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"Hustle and Get Traction" with Roy Pereira of Unified API 27:59

5M ago27:59

27:59

Today I’m thrilled to welcome to the show self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur and Techstar Roy Pereira. Roy is currently the CEO of Unified, the integrations-as-a-Service platform for B2B SaaS companies. With their Unified APIs, developers can integrate just once to add multiple software systems to their products from categories like HR, ATS, CRM a…

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Worms in our Body - Pork 14:04

5M ago14:04

14:04

These worms go back and forth from humans to pigs and back to humans again. They live in human intestines as tape worms, but can find themselves in our muscles, eyes and even our brains. Listen and learn about the crazy life of the pork tapeworm.By AWLS

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