Best MSR Podcasts (2024)

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MSR Media Indicates its Lawsuit Over CBI Discounting Has Widened in Scope 4:51

4h ago4:51

4:51

MSR Media says it may also sue CBI companies that enable discounting, and claims to have new evidence of criminal financial transactions.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Get Your Total Pack Weight Under 30 LBS NOW!!! (Throwback Thursday) 42:04

1h ago42:04

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Does base weight really matter if your total pack weight is too heavy? Derek and Carl give a list of tips and tricks to get your pack under 30lbs (or to simply reduce your pack pack). What can you get rid of? What should you replace? And what should you upgrade? Also, Carl accuses Derek of creating the worst trivia questions...ever. Do you agree? G…

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Asians Accounted for 9 in 10 EB-5 Visas Issued in 2023, But Tens of Thousands Still Waiting 8:12

4h ago8:12

8:12

"Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government, writes Varvara Latyntseva.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Has Superstar Dominance Made Pro Cycling Boring? 50:34

2h ago50:34

50:34

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down Tadej Pogačar's dominant Liège-Bastogne-Liège victory, what it means for his place in the pantheon of all-time greats and his Giro d'Italia/Tour de France double ambitions, before reflecting on if the trend of a few ultra-talented riders…

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DAVE STEWART: Napkin Maps, Sleeping w/ Bears, Expert Tips & More! 1:00:00

3d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Dave Stewart joins the show to discuss some of the most interesting and dramatic backcountry stories the B&B show has ever heard. From napkin maps to having to keep watch in bear country, Dave Stewart has had some truly compelling adventures. Also an expert fly fisherman, Dave shares his top 3 tips for anybody looking to start. Some of the topics d…

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138 Glen Morgan Interview 1:22:43

4h ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Annie and Jenn sit down with half of the Morgan/ Wong duo to discuss everything from the origins of Tooms to Scully and Ed Jerse (and why "The Field Where I Died" is perfectly shipper-friendly!) This one is a real treat, enjoy!

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Riley Sheehan on the spring Classics, altitude camps & goals for the rest of his 2024 season 1:07:57

1h ago1:07:57

1:07:57

With regular co-host Andrew Vontz away on an in-depth investigative assignment, Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter sits down with Israel-Premier Tech rider Riley Sheehan (12:40) to discuss his breakout Classics season, his current tenure at a high altitude camp, how pro riders and teams optimize their training and nutrition, why hi…

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Aiming to End Golden Visas, Spain Also Considers Legalizing Half a Million Illegal Immigrants 5:51

12h ago5:51

5:51

"A few hundred golden visas a year can hardly affect a real estate market that sees almost a million transactions annually," writes Jacinto Soler Matutes.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Russians, Iranians, and Iraqis: The Top Citizenship by Investment Property Investors in Turkey 4:01

1d ago4:01

4:01

Foreigners bought 384,519 homes in Turkey over the last decade. In recent years, claims one newspaper, three-quarters were CBI investors.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Metal Geeks 249: Keep It Gveeky 1:23:33

9d ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Join Cary the Metal Geek and Not So Brutal George as your hosts catch up after a busy month in their personal lives. Topics discussed on this episode range from Hell's Heroes, upcoming concerts, Dune 2, Expendables 4, Ghostbusters Frozen Empire, X-Men '97, Fantastic 4, Tournament of Champions, Resident Alien, Wrestlemania (Whaaa?), Ultros, Planet Z…

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This Week in IMI - Apr 16: Former PM of St. Lucia Accuses Govt of Selling “Secret” Option, Hong Kong CIES Relaunches to Success, Italy’s New Digital Nomad Visa Revealed, ++ 4:47

7d ago4:47

4:47

Our summary of the news this week.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Hong Kong CIES: 50 Applications in First Month, Application No. 1 Approved in Just 23 Days 6:19

6d ago6:19

6:19

Hong Kong authorities hope to attract 4,000 applicants a year. Hannah Ma analyzes why the first applicant gained approval in just 23 daysBy Christian Henrik Nesheim

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15 of Your WORST Pet Peeves...SOLVED! 56:57

10d ago56:57

56:57

Derek and Carl reached out to the backpacking community to find out what the biggest (and weirdest) pet peeves everyone has. Are these legitimate issues, fake problems or things that the B&B crew causes? After addressing each one, Derek and Carl then come up with ‘legitimate’ solutions. Also, how will Derek do with Pet Peeves Trivia? Some of the to…

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Everything You Need to Know About Italy's New Digital Nomad Visa 6:09

11d ago6:09

6:09

Who exactly qualifies as a digital nomad, how does the application work, and what are the advantages of the visa? Nicolò Bolla explains.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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8 in 10 Canada Startup Visa Approvals Come From One Designated Organization Type 7:15

6d ago7:15

7:15

Do angel groups, VC funds, or incubators have the highest Canada SUV approval rates? Slava Apel's FOIA data answer the question decisively.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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St. Lucia Opposition Accuses Govt. of Selling "Secret" Infrastructure Option for $80,000 6:13

8d ago6:13

6:13

Allen Chastanet: "A particular developer has begun selling this option and, even more concerning, is the sub-par selling price of US$80,000.”By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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SONJA WIECK: Surviving Bear Grylls' World's Toughest Race (Throwback Thursday) 1:17:31

7d ago1:17:31

1:17:31

The World's Toughest Race (The Eco Challenge) is currently the best running adventure-based series on Amazon Prime. Sonja Wieck, from team Iron Cowboy, joins the show to discuss all things adventure. Dubbed the race "that eats Iron Men for breakfast" Sonja discusses all aspects of adventure and what it's like to have Bear Grylls give you some encou…

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Mathieu van der Poel & Alpecin Dominate the Classics While Crashes Alter the Rest of the Season 1:08:29

8d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down Mathieu van der Poel's dominant ride at Sunday's Paris-Roubaix to win his second straight Roubaix title, complete the coveted Flanders/Roubaix back-to-back and sixth career Monument, as well as dissect how the Alpecin team has become the…

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This Week in IMI - Apr 10: Spain Eliminating Golden Visa Program, El Salvador to Offer 5,000 Free Passports, Details on Cyprus’s Fast-Track Citizenship, ++ 5:35

9d ago5:35

5:35

Our summary of the news this week.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Spanish Govt. to "Start The Procedure to Eliminate" Golden Visa Program 3:13

10d ago3:13

3:13

PM Sánchez says he is taking "measures to guarantee that housing is a right and not a mere speculative business.”By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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El Salvador to Offer "5,000 Free Passports" to Highly Skilled Immigrants 2:50

11d ago2:50

2:50

"Despite the small number, their contributions will have a huge impact on our society and the future of our country," said President Bukele.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Episode 1605: Getting the NAC of Things 1:37:02

10d ago1:37:02

1:37:02

Is the NASA Advisory Council (NAC) system becoming unglued? During the NAC Science Committee meeting on March 21st, there were significant questions about the Primary NAC and its ability to deliver recommendations to NASA's leadership expeditiously so they can be acted upon by NASA Leadership. That wasn't the only thing on the minds of NASA's scien…

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CHAD LUBINSKI: 'I Should Have Died 3 Times in the Outdoors But...' 1:08:26

10d ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Extreme Adventurer Chad Lubinski joins the show to discuss some truly amazing stories from some of America’s long trails. He legitimately almost died in 3 different circumstances. What was the secret to his survival? What should he have done to avoid those situations? How did he handle spilling his water on a dry section of the Highline trail? Also…

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Detailed Criteria for Cyprus' New 3-Year Citizenship Fast-Track 3:32

13d ago3:32

3:32

Professionals must learn some Greek, earn €2,500 monthly, hold a degree, and have two years of relevant experience, explains Charles Savva.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Real and Acceptable Reasons for Space Exploration 53:45

13d ago53:45

53:45

Former NASA Administrator Mike Griffin discusses his claim that there is a tension between the so-called Real reasons that motivate spaceflight and the prosaic, Acceptable reasons used to justify space exploration within the public sphere.

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St. Lucia CIU "Not Against Signing MoA", 50-60% of Saint Kitts Govt Revenue From CBI 5:01

14d ago5:01

5:01

50-60% of St Kitts govt. revenue from CBI. St Lucia had asked for more time to consider MoA, but other countries "went ahead and signed!"By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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137B TLAOFSland II 1:00:32

14d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The conclusion of Annie and Jenn's conversation with Paul Terry on "The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat."

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Malaysia's PVIP Flounders, Attracting Only 23 Main Applicants 3:53

15d ago3:53

3:53

Malaysia's PVIP flops, registering only a total of 47 applicants in over a year. Government may review the program.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IMI - Apr 3: Qatar Reveals 5-Year Residency Program, Thailand’s Privilege Card Program Sees 108% Increase, UK’s Ability to Attract Investment Diminished, ++ 3:40

16d ago3:40

3:40

Our summary of the news this week.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Is Mathieu van der Poel Already an All-Time Great? 40:56

17d ago40:56

40:56

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down Mathieu van der Poel's dominant ride at Sunday's Tour of Flanders to win his fifth career Monument, what it means in the context of his career-long rivalry with Wout van Aert, and what the race would have been like with Tadej Pogačar and…

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The UK Closing Its Non-Dom Regime Could Turn Out to Be a Big Mistake 7:42

17d ago7:42

7:42

"By revoking the UK non-dom scheme, lawmakers could be risking much more than the flight of wealthy families," writes Mona Shah.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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The BEST Backpacking Items...Around $1! Yes $1! 44:24

18d ago44:24

44:24

Derek and Carl discuss the BEST backpacking items that come in around $1. While many of the suggestions may prove helpful…even to the well-seasoned backpacker, Derek has 1 or 2 that will blow your socks off. Derek accuses Carl of cutting coupons. And how will Derek perform in $1 trivia this week? Some of the topics discussed: -Backpacking Gear -Bac…

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Thailand's Privilege Card Memberships Surge Past 36,000 Amid Global Unrest 5:16

18d ago5:16

5:16

Thailand's Elite Visa revamp boosts membership amid global unrest, aims for US$1.5bn revenue with a focus on new markets.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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MSRcast 292: Rise From the Metal 1:46:30

26d ago1:46:30

1:46:30

All discussion, no music in this episode! In the latest episode of MSRcast, hosts Cary the Metal Geek and Sean the Metal Pigeon are joined by longtime fan Metal Mike Lawrence to recount their experiences at Hell's Heroes VI in Houston, diving into their favorite performances and festival highlights but also delve into metal news, discuss the albums…

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Can Anyone Beat Mathieu van der Poel at Flanders? 1:05:53

20d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast break down how Wednesday’s massive crash at Dwars door Vlaanderen, which has sidelined Wout van Aert and Jasper Stuyven, and injured pre-race favorite Mads Pedersen, will affect one of the biggest one-day races of the season, Sunday’s Ronde van Vla…

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The Looming Caribbean CBI Price Increase: A Shift Toward Harmony and Transparency 5:25

22d ago5:25

5:25

Kevin Hosam commends the Caribbean effort to harmonize CBI thresholds but argues that it will only work if St. Lucia gets on board, too.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Qatar Unveils 5-Year Entrepreneur Residency Program From $68,000 4:01

23d ago4:01

4:01

To qualify for the program's entrepreneurship route, applicants will need a compelling business plan and endorsement from an incubator.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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This Week in IMI - Mar 26: Caribbean CIPs Agree on Price Floor, Greek Golden Visa Gets New Price Tiers, EU Eyes Visa-Ban for CBI Countries,++ 5:45

25d ago5:45

5:45

Our summary of the news this week.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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4 of 5 Caribbean CIPs Sign MoU on $200,000 Price Floor, Discounts-Prevention, Closer Regulatory Integration 5:15

29d ago5:15

5:15

The CBI countries have agreed to a price floor and to make "underselling" practically unfeasible. But one country is conspicuously opting out.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Top Notch Trail Pranks...You Have to Try! 46:13

25d ago46:13

46:13

Derek and Carl discuss fun, light-hearted and mean-spirited pranks. They recount a number of pranks they’ve already pulled off (and one that keeps failing). Additionally, they highlight interesting prank opportunities for the upcoming trip. Derek believes Carl pranked himself with a rock. One of the guys admits to eating paste as a kid; the other s…

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Episode 1604: Starship Flight 3 Recap; Safely Watch the April 8 Solar Eclipse 1:15:55

27d ago1:15:55

1:15:55

We’re giving up on new ways to describe how busy it is now in the world of space-related news. Nonetheless, we still have a Starship Flight 3 recap, a look at the next (and last) Delta IV Heavy launch, and we also focus on the upcoming total solar eclipse. But first, in the News Roundup, even more, including: Crew 7 returns from the ISS; RocketLab’…

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Greek Govt Announces New Golden Visa Rules: 4 Price Tiers From 250,000 to 800,000 euros 7:41

1M ago7:41

7:41

Short-term rental is forbidden, but investors can qualify at EUR 250,000 throughout the country by renovating or converting properties.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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137A TLAOFSland I 1:32:20

28d ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Annie and Jenn have a chat with Paul Terry about the Darin Morgan penned revival epsiode, "The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat."

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Could Tadej Pogačar & UAE Have Won MSR? Plus, Volta Catalunya Thoughts & Cobbled Classics Predictions 1:02:49

29d ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton Newsletter & Andrew Vontz of the Choose the Hard Way Podcast discuss how Jasper Philipsen and an incredibly cohesive Alpecin-Deceuninck team defeated the much stronger Tadej Pogačar at Milano-Sanremo before breaking going into Pogačar's training numbers, his ongoing dominance at Volta Catalunya and their tho…

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Japan to Launch Angel Investor Visa, Ease Investment Requirement for Entrepreneur Stream 3:52

1M ago3:52

3:52

Japan is courting international investors and entrepreneurs in an effort to stimulate an economy weighed down by its demographic profile.By Christian Henrik Nesheim

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Throwback Thursday DAN BECKER: 'Gear I Wish I Bought Sooner' 56:02

29d ago56:02

56:02

On our first THROWBACK THURSDAY, famous Youtuber Dan Becker joins the show to discuss gear choices he wish he bought sooner based upon a series of videos he's put out over the last couple years. Carl agrees with some of his choices but gives some pushback on others. Derek seems to agree with all of Dan's choices...even when they contradict prior st…

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