Best Mike Keenan Podcasts (2024)

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Poor Things (Yorgos Lanthimos) 1:14:40

2h ago1:14:40

1:14:40

Get ready to dive into the wonderfully weird world of Poor Things, the film that takes "mad scientist" to a whole new level! Join your favorite Adult Beverage Film Podcast hosts—Kent, Laura, Patrick, and Squeeker—as they sip, swirl, and dissect this quirky cinematic cocktail. Imagine Frankenstein meets The Office, with a dash of steampunk flair and…

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#113 Kevin Brown — Literally Everything Your Ever Wanted To Know About Chalk, Founding Friction Labs, Skin Farming, and How To Make Sure You Are Getting The Best Friction On Holds 1:25:20

19m ago1:25:20

1:25:20

This is the episode to learn everything about one of, if not the, most important parts of our climbing kit — chalk! The real topic here is how to maximize friction between your hands and the holds, which is crucial for sending your hardest. Kevin Brown joins the pod and goes deep on the science of how to get the best friction on holds. He talks abo…

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246-Building Brands with Emotion: Simplifying Marketing for Massive Growth with Ryan Chute 42:08

5d ago42:08

42:08

Welcome to another episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! Today, host Tomas Keenan sits down with Ryan Chute, a creative agency owner and partner at Wizard of Ads, to explore the power of branding, storytelling, and strategic marketing in business. Ryan shares his inspiring journey from automotive and furniture sales to leading a seven-fig…

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#112 Paris 2024 Olympics — Professional Climber and Coach Tim Kang on The Results, The Routesetting, The Grades, and The Future of Competitions 2:06:24

1d ago2:06:24

2:06:24

Professional climber, coach, routesetter, and frequent Testpiece podcast guest, Tim Kang, is on the pod this week to share his thoughts about the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tim may be best known for his highball ascents that culminated in the film Focus, but Tim is also a seasoned competition climber with multiple World Cups under his belt. Tim loves com…

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245- The Power of Consistency: Crafting Authentic Content in the Age of AI with Andrew Biernat 47:01

5d ago47:01

47:01

Welcome to the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast with your host, Tomas Keenan! Today, we’re coming to you from a rather quiet home office, unusually quiet without the lively energy of my seven kids. But it’s a perfect backdrop for a conversation that’s going to be anything but quiet. I’m thrilled to have Andrew Biernat with us, a guest I’m really exc…

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244- Creating Life of Freedom: Coach JV on Wealth Building and Personal Growth 52:27

15d ago52:27

52:27

Welcome to the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the strategies, stories, and shifts that drive true success. In today's episode, your host, Tomas Keenan, takes you on a personal journey of re-evaluating what it means to succeed in business and in life. Tomas reflects on his evolution from managing large teams and ru…

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The Descent (Neil Marshall) 1:23:20

8d ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Welcome to the Adult Beverage Film Podcast, where we dive into movies like it's the last drop in the bottle! Join your hosts, Kent Smith, Laura Truman, Patrick Keenan, and our resident cave-dweller expert, Carlisle "Squeaker" Hamrick, as we squeeze through the tight spaces of the spine-chilling horror classic, The Descent. We'll share laughs, screa…

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#111 Tom O’Halloran — How To Do Hard Moves, Using Boards To Climb Better Outside, Toes Knees Hips, Taping Correctly, and What The Olympics Are Like 2:23:48

8d ago2:23:48

2:23:48

Tom O’Halloran is arguably the best climber in Australia. He’s an Olympian, he’s climbed 15a and v14, and done FA’s nearly up to those grades as well. But the reason we wanted to have him on the podcast is because of the amazing YouTube content he puts out. He dives into the nuances of hard climbing in a way that actually helps people climb hard. T…

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243 The Power of On-Site Assessments: On the Road with Tomas Keenan 14:33

22d ago14:33

14:33

Welcome back to the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast! I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, and today we have another amazing episode lined up for you. Podcasting is one of my favorite things to do, and this month marks a significant milestone for us – five years and over 240 episodes of bringing you valuable content each week. In today's episode, I'll share…

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#110 Ethan Salvo — Lessons From Climbing The Hardest Climb in Squamish [TWICE?!], Internal Vs External Motivations, and Transcending Grades 1:48:11

8d ago1:48:11

1:48:11

Ethan Salvo is back on the podcast! Ethan's first episode (linked here) was a fan favorite so when Josh visited Squamish for a few days they met up do an impromptu live/in-person recording. Since the last recording, Ethan has climbed arguably the hardest climb in Squamish, The Singularity. The experience he had on it was fascinating and made him qu…

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242- Embracing Change: Personal and Business Updates from Tomas Keenan 27:24

14d ago27:24

27:24

Welcome to another episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast! I’m your host, Tomas Keenan, and today’s solo episode is all about navigating significant life and business changes. I’m excited to share some personal updates, including our recent move from Salt Lake City to Dallas, and how it’s impacting both our family dynamics and daily life. I…

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

24d ago2:11:36

2:11:36

Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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Barbie (Greta Gerwig) 1:11:07

18d ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Step into the vibrant and fantastical world of 'Barbie,' where our iconic doll takes on her most dazzling adventure yet! In this live-action spectacle, Barbie leaves her perfect plastic life in Barbie Land to discover what it means to be truly human. With a splash of humor, a dash of nostalgia, and a twist of modern flair, this film delivers a play…

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241- Overcoming Fear and Building Wealth with Tony Lopes 41:53

1M ago41:53

41:53

Welcome to another episode of Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast with your host, Tomas Keenan. Today, we're thrilled to have Tony Lopes with us, sharing his incredible journey from a mechanical engineer to a real estate mogul. Broadcasting from Florida, Tony opens up about his blue-collar immigrant upbringing that instilled in him a relentless work et…

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

22d ago1:59:27

1:59:27

AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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The Counter Ruck end-of-season special! 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

To wrap up what has been a long rugby season filled with extreme highs and at times crushing lows, host Nathan Johns is joined by Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan in this end of season special. Having returned from covering the recent tour of South Africa, John regales us with tales of lost luggage and close shaves with the local wildlife. We also…

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240- Driven to Succeed: Dr. Doug Brackmann on Understanding and Embracing the Mind of Driven Humans 49:52

1M ago49:52

49:52

Welcome back to another episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, coming to you from my home office today due to some personal reasons and a recent move from Utah to Texas. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce a special guest, Dr. Doug Brackmann, a renowned expert with not one but two PhDs. Dr. Brackmann has dedicated…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

1M ago2:10:57

2:10:57

Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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How do Ireland counter new-look Springboks? 29:11

1M ago29:11

29:11

Gordon D’Arcy joins host Nathan Johns to pick through Ireland’s series opening defeat to South Africa. Do tactical changes need to be made? Did South Africa’s new attacking philosophy catch Ireland on the hop? What to make of David Humphreys implementing new restrictions on provincial recruitment? All this is discussed on more on the latest episode…

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239- Essential Strategies for Business Success with Mike Moll 51:53

1M ago51:53

51:53

Welcome to the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast, where we bring you insights and strategies for taking your small business to the next level. I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, and in today's episode, we dive deep into the essential strategies for small business success with seasoned sales trainer, Mike Moll. Mike emphasizes the critical role of offering …

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

1M ago1:36:36

1:36:36

Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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Luggage, player bingo and leaving certs - Ireland in South Africa 32:45

1M ago32:45

32:45

John O’Sullivan joins The Counter Ruck from South Africa where he is covering Ireland’s upcoming Test series - minus his luggage. As he avoids borrowing clothes from players - for now - John joins Gordon D’Arcy and host Nathan Johns to look back on Irish tours of old, pick apart the South African hype machine and analyse if this series is a step to…

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238- Journeying through change with Tomas Keenan 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

Welcome back to the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast! I’m Tomas Keenan, and today you’ve got me solo for a quick dive into the whirlwind of my current life. From uprooting my family and moving from Sandy, Utah to Texas, to reflecting on recent weddings I've attended, today’s episode is packed with personal insights and exciting updates. We’re in the…

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#105 Tim Kang — Going All In, The Most Important Moments for Growth, Embracing What Others Won’t, and The Difference Between Good and Great 2:07:50

2M ago2:07:50

2:07:50

Tim Kang is a frequent guest on the podcast, but now you get to hear him do a more typical interview. Tim is a professional climber and coach that has competed at the World Cup level, won a Psicobloc competition, climbed v14 and 5.14d, but he is best known for his daring sends of the wildest highballs in Bishop which culminated in the popular film …

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Adam Foy - the Belvo boy with a Super Rugby medal 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

Irish winners of Super Rugby are somewhat of a rarity. Adam Foy is the head of performance analysis with the Blues, the Auckland based franchise which just won the southern hemisphere’s most prestigious club competition last weekend. Having previously worked with Munster and Ireland under Joe Schmidt, Foy moved to New Zealand two years ago. As well…

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#104 Greg Loh — Bouldering Pioneer, World’s Best Spotter, Belief Over Everything, Epic Midnight Lightning Story, Designing The 5.10 Dragons, and What Makes A Climber GREAT 2:20:47

2M ago2:20:47

2:20:47

Greg Loh was one of the strongest boulders in the world during the mid 90’s and early 00’s. He traveled all over the world putting up FA’s of V13+ and climbing with the best. He competed in WC’s, the X-Games, and even won Nationals twice for speed climbing. He is known for being one of the first people who truly embraced bouldering as a discipline …

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237- Scaling and Succeeding in the Short-Term Rental Industry with Mark Lumpkin 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the dynamic world of short-term rentals with our special guest, Mark Lumpkin. I’m your host, Tomas Keenan, broadcasting from the cozy chaos of my home office, where balancing work and family life is a daily adventure. In this episode, Mark Lump…

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Provincial demise ends domestic season 24:07

2M ago24:07

24:07

Leinster and Munster both crashed out of the URC semi-finals in what was a bitter blow to Irish rugby. John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns chat through the implications of the defeats, as well as Ireland’s squad for their tour of South Africa. Is Leo Cullen’s job under pressure? How did Munster let things slip at home? Why does Andy Farrell see his pl…

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#103 T&J — The Opposite Of Flow, Woods and Wheelers, Keeping Your Feet On, and Respect Every Climb[er] 1:58:08

2M ago1:58:08

1:58:08

Entitlement is the opposite of flow and perhaps the most damaging frame to have over the long term in your climbing. This can come from training, previous sends, or comp placement. Hear stories about Daniel Woods and other pro-climbers who have avoided this frame. And hear from Tim Kang and Josh Horsley about how they coach others and themselves to…

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Nigel Carolan, the Galway man plotting a hole through Munster's defence 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

Nigel Carolan, the former Connacht academy manager and Ireland U20s head coach, joins The Counter Ruck from Glasgow. Now the Warriors' attack coach, Carolan faces off against Munster this weekend in the URC semi-final. He talks through his own coaching journey, his attacking philosophy as well as his own experience coaching a number of current Iris…

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236- Transforming Pain into Strength and Fulfillment with Joel Primus 50:06

2M ago50:06

50:06

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, and today, we're diving into a conversation that's as deep as it is diverse. Joining us from the stunning landscapes of British Columbia is Joel Primus—a man whose journey through the realms of athletics, spirituality, and business has been …

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235- Building Profitable Airbnb Portfolios with John Bianchi 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Welcome to another episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, where we delve into the minds and strategies of today's most innovative business leaders. I’m your host, Tomas Keenan, and today we have a special guest joining us who epitomizes the spirit of entrepreneurial innovation and resilience. Joining us is John Bianchi, a Canadian powerhou…

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#102 The Tension Crew — Ultimate Board Climbing Deep Dive, History of Boards, Best Board Practices, Training on Boards, The Future of Boards, and Undeniable Vibes 2:26:24

2M ago2:26:24

2:26:24

We love board climbing. And if you do too, or even if you are just board curious, this episode it for you. The history of boards, board training, board ethics, board best practices, the future of boards. BOARDS!! This was a special in person recording in Colorado with part of the Tension Climbing crew (Will Anglin, Michael Rosato, and Quinn Spadafo…

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Ulster’s turnaround under Richie Murphy 30:50

2M ago30:50

30:50

As they prepare to face Leinster this weekend in the URC quarter-finals, this week’s podcast reflects on Ulster’s uptick in fortunes since bringing in Richie Murphy as head coach. In turmoil after a poor league run and an early exit from Europe, Ulster parted ways with previous head coach Dan McFarland. Now under Murphy, the province has recovered …

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#101 Dave Burleson — How To Be A Pro Climber, What Pro’s Actually Earn, The Tension Between Passion And Professionalism, and Contract Negotiation 101 2:31:11

3M ago2:31:11

2:31:11

Dave Burleson is one of the top agents for professional climbers. He's part of Reppa Athlete Managment that represents athletes like Sean Bailey, Nathaniel Coleman, Nina Williams, Jesse Grupper… the list goes on, but all of them have been on the podcast so we put them here first! Before being an agent, Dave worked at the iconic brands Petzl and The…

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234- Money Mindset Mastery: Financial Freedom with Scarlette Joyce Rojas 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

Welcome to another episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast with your host, Tomas Keenan. Today, we're diving deep into the world of financial advising with a unique twist. Our special guest is Scarlette Joyce Rojas, a financial advisor from New Jersey who incorporates mindset work into her financial strategies. In this episode, Tomas and Sca…

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Third time’s not a charm - Leinster fall in Europe once more 28:54

3M ago28:54

28:54

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to break down Leinster’s third consecutive Champions Cup final defeat. We analyse Leinster’s midfield attack, their decision making around penalties, what could have been done at the breakdown and assess where Leinster go from here domestically and in Europe. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

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233 - Innovative Business Models and Personal Resilience: Rich Moyer's Story 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

Welcome to the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of remarkable entrepreneurs who've stepped up to the challenges of business and emerged triumphant. In today's episode, your host Tomas Keenan sits down with Rich Moyer, a true entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning various industries. From his competitive…

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#100 T&J — The Simple Path To Being Great, The Real Role Of Strength, Dealing With Tweaky Moves, Moonboard 2024, Amazing Media Drops, and Skin Farming 2:03:49

3M ago2:03:49

2:03:49

Episode #100!!!! Thank you all for the support. What a journey it’s been. This episode was an absolute banger that encapsulates a lot of the Testpiece message. Tim and Josh break down the ‘Simple’ path that the best climbers follow to being great. And then they detail the appropriate role that strength plays in this path. They also go over the late…

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Zebo retires, Keenan to the Olympics and Leinster's Champions Cup showdown 24:46

3M ago24:46

24:46

For the week of an Irish province playing in a European final, there has been plenty of news stories away from Leinster's clash with Toulouse. Simon Zebo announced his retirement, the IRFU revealed that it will tweak its controversial central contracts system while it even emerged that Hugo Keenan will return to Sevens in a bid to make Ireland's Ol…

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#99 Nina Williams — Off Route While Free Soloing, The Ultimate Confidence, Being a Professional on Instagram, and The Medium Is The Message 1:49:54

3M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Nina Williams pushes the limits in every discipline of climbing there is… comps, bouldering, highball bouldering, big wall, sport climbing, and even free soloing. In this episode she takes us through a harrowing experience she had while free soloing the Casual Route of the Diamond, a multi pitch 5.10. Nina ended up off route during the climb and th…

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Rugby's new laws explained with Owen Doyle 20:47

3M ago20:47

20:47

Come July 1st, a number of changes to rugby's laws come into effect. A number of trials will also be seen over the summer as World Rugby continues to grapple with the balance of preserving the sport's values and attracting new audiences. Have they got that balance right? Are they alienating traditional fans? Is there an irreconcilable difference be…

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232- Mastering Marketing Automation with Patrick Allmond 47:59

3M ago47:59

47:59

Welcome to another episode of the Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast! I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, and today, we have a very special guest, Patrick Allmond. Patrick and I first crossed paths at an Infusionsoft event in Phoenix back in 2016 or 2017, and since then, our professional relationship has grown immensely. Patrick is well-known in the marketin…

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231- Core Values and Clear Communication: Key to Business Restructuring with Benny Fisher 49:16

4M ago49:16

49:16

Welcome to Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of entrepreneurs, exploring the highs, lows, and pivotal moments that shape their paths to success. In today's episode, hosts Tomas Keenan and Benny Fisher reunite to share their candid reflections on personal and professional growth since their last podcast interactio…

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#98 T&J — Your Heroes Are Human, 2 Traits The BEST Climbers Have, Honnold Says The Quiet Thing Out Loud, and Tim Tells Josh His Biggest Mistake 1:56:05

3M ago1:56:05

1:56:05

Tim Kang was just in SLC for the World Cup and NACS. He got to watch and session with some of the best climbers in the world. Hear from Tim what his major takeaways were that can help you too. SHOW NOTES: Honnold’s Comments About Competitions and $ Petzl Roc Trip James-Caro Wedding Present Support the Show. Support us on Patreon: HERE Visit our pod…

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230 - Creating Additional Offers and Utilizing Your Skills with Tomas Keenan 21:46

4M ago21:46

21:46

Welcome to the Step It Up Entrepreneur Podcast! I'm your host, Tomas Keenan, and in today's solo episode, I'm excited to share with you some invaluable insights and experiences from my own entrepreneurial journey. Join me as I dive into the importance of continual growth and the power of diversifying income streams. From hosting monthly Zoom calls …

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#97 Davin Bagdonas — Alpine Fusion, Grizzly Bears, Developing 1000’s of Climbs World Wide, Chasing The Dragon, and The Call To Adventure 2:12:55

3M ago2:12:55

2:12:55

Davin Bagdonas has developed 1000’s of climbs all over the world. Elite climbers, fellow adventurers, and previous podcast guests, like Jimmy Webb, Jamie Emerson, Roman Yalowitz, Eric Jerome call up Davin when they want to go on a wild adventure to try to find the best boulders in the world. Davin takes us on a trip around the world to places fraug…

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Northampton head coach Sam Vesty on meeting Leinster at Croke Park 39:18

4M ago39:18

39:18

This week's podcast is a detailed preview of Saturday's Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton Saints at Croke Park. Nathan Johns, Gordon D'Arcy and John O'Sullivan look back at the last time Leinster played in Croke Park, when one member of the panel scored a memorable try. They also discuss whether the venue has a bearing on th…

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229 - Building A Lifestyle Not Just A Business with Tomas Keenan 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

Welcome to Step It Up Entrepreneur podcast , where we dive into the dynamic intersection of family, business, and personal growth. I'm your host, Tomas Keenan. We will uncover the invaluable lessons learned from balancing family responsibilities and business commitments. From adjusting quickly to unexpected events like a child's illness to demonstr…

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#96 T&J — Battling Mid-Send Doubts, Incredibly Hard Sends, New Shoe Tech, Update Your System By Shutting Up, Don’t Talk Sh!t, and Josh Talk’s Sh!t 1:58:25

4M ago1:58:25

1:58:25

You’re midway through a redpoint burn and you’re tired. There’s a bunch of moves to go and you tell yourself that you’re so tired right now there’s no way you’ll ever send. But the truth is, you have no idea how far you will get or if the send is actually right there for the taking. You can’t trust your feelings! Tim and Josh tackle the problem of …

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