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adventure + mindset + life Join athlete, author, speaker, and coach Travis Macy, M.Ed. for compelling conversations with interesting people about endurance sport, ultra mindset, exciting adventure, optimized performance, Alzheimer’s resilience, organ donation, good reading, and more.
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"The Biz Dojo" is an insightful business podcast that features expert interviews, practical tips, and real-world stories to help entrepreneurs and business owners succeed. Hosted in Calgary, this podcast covers a wide range of topics, including marketing, finance, leadership, and more. With actionable insights and inspiring discussions, "The Biz Dojo" is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their business. Tune in to this top-rated podcast today and take your business to the next level! ...
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Polynesian Paralysis is the sensible approach to mindfulness. It can help you relax, appreciate nature, and enjoy life. Polynesian Paralysis may also give you a new perspective on life.
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Professional mountain biker Payson McElveen sits down with some of the biggest names in sports and adventure to get an inside look at what sets them apart. With no script, the casual conversations are as diverse as the guests, with topics ranging from harrowing tales of survival, to debates on current events, to everyday tips and tricks and everything in between. As Payson travels the world for his two-wheeled day job, listen in as he rubs shoulders with and learns from some of the most insp ...
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BWE MUSICAST IS POWERED BY SNAP AUTOWHEELS Looking for a new vehicle? head to www.snapautowheels.com today to get connected with the top dealers with the best prices, instantly! In this episode of BWE Musicast, Seth Anderson sits down with John Hewitt at the Edmonton Folk Fest for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey. Hewitt shares hi…
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Rad Dirt recap with Finn Gullickson and Cecily Decker
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On this week’s episode, we’re covering round five the Life Time Grand Prix which took place last weekend in Trinidad, Colorado. We hear from listeners who attended the race followed by Payson's breakdown of the current points standings and some of the possible podium scenarios that could unfold in the final round in Bentonville later this month. Pa…
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Ep. 173 Cycling Futures: Stories of Passion and Perseverance with Sarah Sturm, Payson McElveen, and Peter Stetina
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Today, host Travis Macy revisits conversations with three exceptional cyclists—Sarah Sturm, Payson McElveen, and Peter Stetina. As the cycling industry continues to evolve, it's fascinating to highlight different approaches to building a career in this beloved sport. In this mash up, Sarah emphasizes the importance of enjoying cycling and finding j…
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In just two short years, Rosa Klöser went from never having ridden a gravel bike to winning the biggest gravel race in the world. Between her first gravel ride in 2022 and standing on the top step of the Unbound podium in 2024, she also managed to spend some time as a visiting researcher at MIT as part of her PhD work on the green transition of the…
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Chequamegon recap with John Borstelmann, Anna Hicks, and a points breakdown
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Another Chequamegon 40 has been and gone, and we’re here to recap it all with the help of 7th place finisher John Borstelmann, 8th place finisher Anna Hicks, and the listeners who sent in their reports on the race. And because this was a Grand Prix race, Payson and Nichole also do some serious number crunching to figure out where the current standi…
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BWE MUSICAST feat. THE BANKES BROTHERS This episode is powered by RAPID ARTIST MERCH & SNAP AUTO WHEELS In this episode of BWE Musicast, host Seth Anderson catches up with Nelson and Morgan Bankes of The Bankes Brothers live from the Edmonton Folk Fest. Sitting down in the heart of the festival, they dive into the band's evolution over the past few…
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Ep. 172 Vapor Trail 125 Champion Nolan Van Harte
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This week on the podcast Travis sits down at his home in Salida, Colorado for a chat with the winner of this year's Vapor Trail 125, Nolan Van Harte! Nolan shares candid insights on the highs and lows of ultra-endurance racing, the importance of community, and the power of embracing one's unique wiring. Congrats to Nolan and all the other participa…
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Brennan Wertz on winning Gravel National Championships
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When Brennan Wertz lined up at Gravel National Championships last weekend, he was coming off of a bad case of covid and wasn’t sure if he would make it to the end of the race. When he came across the finish line, he was National Champion. Brennan sat down with Payson to talk about his last-minute decision to attend the race and how it all went down…
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BWE MUSICAST is brought to you by Rapid Artist Merch In this episode of the Blue Willow Musicast, host Seth Anderson sits down with Ken Stead the multi-instrumentalist from Sherwood Park. Ken has been a man of the world, touring and playing his music ever since his mom took him to Edmonton Folk Fest as a punishment for listening to too much rap mus…
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Anna Greetis on being the go-to mechanic for the pros
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Anna Greetis is a mechanic and race technician for SRAM and one of the unsung heroes who helps to keep athletes on track during big events. As part of her role, she travels around the world to gravel events like Unbound and the Traka, road events like the Tour de France Femmes and Paris-Roubaix, and occasionally to cyclocross races and triathlons. …
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Ep. 171 Memento Mori: Embracing Mortality to Live More Fully with Jodi Wellman
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Can acknowledging our mortality change the way we live our lives? I'm excited to bring you a thought-provoking episode with Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once." Jodi explores how the historical openness about death contrasts with today’s tendency to avoid the topic, and introduces terror management theory—a concept that shows how awareness …
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Christian Bagg on racing Leadville by handcycle
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When Christian Bagg crossed the finish line at the Leadville 100 this year, he became the first rider to complete (and start) the notorious high alpine race with a handcycle. He did it with a bike he created through his company, Bowhead Corp, the leading purveyor of adaptive mountain bikes. Taking part in Leadville was part personal challenge and p…
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BWE MUSICAST is brought to you by Rapid Artist Merch In this episode of the Blue Willow Musicast, host Seth Anderson sits down with Dorsten, the talented brother-sister duo from Phoenix, Sofie and Alex. Recorded live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, the siblings share their inspiring origin story, recounting their journey from local gigs to tou…
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Ep. 170 Navigating Alzheimer’s: Scientific Breakthroughs, Personal Journeys, and Brain Health Strategies with Mark Roithmayr, Steph Jagger, and Dr. Annie Fenn
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The human experience with Alzheimer's is changing every day. Join Travis Macy for a mashup episode highlighting what we know right now, including a blend of scientific breakthroughs, personal experiences, and actionable advice on supporting brain health. Mark Roithmayr of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation highlights new drugs like lecanemab…
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Melisa Rollins, Leadville 100 winner
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There are many riders who dream of winning Leadville, but few if any have spent as much time working toward it as Melisa Rollins. She’s done the mountain bike race seven times, the stage race twice, the Leadville Trail Marathon once, and the back-to-back 50-mile running and mountain biking races. She even completed the Leadville 100 running race in…
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Leadville recap with Michaela Thompson and John Gaston
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To recap this year's Leadville, Payson sits down with two riders who had some of the most impressive results on the day, Michaela Thompson and John Gaston. Michaela rode to third place this year, a full hour faster than her time last year. She talks about returning to Leadville ready to change the narrative, gives a play-by-play of the race, and ta…
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David Spindler on brain chemistry and mental health for athletic performance (with Riley Amos)
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Dr. David Spindler has been working as a high-performance cognitive specialist for over 25 years, helping top-level athletes unlock their brain chemistry and reach new levels of achievement. Cyclists he’s worked with include Mark Cavendish, Sam Gaze, and recent podcast guest, Riley Amos. Last week, Dr. Spindler stopped by the podcast studio in Dura…
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Ep. 169 Leadville 100 Special: Dreamchasing & Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation with Ty Hall, Rodrigo Jimenez, and Veronica Rimbert
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In 1982, Leadville's primary employer, Climax Mine, shut its doors and ceased operations. 3,000+ miners were instantly unemployed, devastating the town. Overnight, Lake County had the highest unemployment in the nation. In searching for ways to save the struggling community, the Leadville Trail 100 running race was born. Beginning in 1983 with 45 r…
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In this episode of the Blue Willow Musicast, join host Seth Anderson as he sits down with the talented Lily Monaghan at The Edmonton Folk Music Festival. They dive into Lily's secret humorous side, explore the artists who inspire her, and uncover her unique creative process. Lily shares how she became involved with the School of Song and what it wa…
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Savilia Blunk recaps the Olympics XCO race
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Just a few days after returning home from Paris, Savilia Blunk sits down with Payson to talk about her experience competing in the XCO race at the Olympics. After years of targeted preparation, she had a lot riding on the race. In the end, she was disappointed with how it all went down. In this conversation, she tells Payson about the things she sa…
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168. Leadville 100 Special: GRIT, GUTS, AND DETERMINATION with Cole Chlouber
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Join Travis and Leadville Legend Cole Chlouber for a fantastic and personal conversation about Cole’s new book, GRIT, GUTS, AND DETERMINATION, about his father, Ken Chlouber and the Leadville Race Series plus the town of Leadville, Colorado. Please consider attending Cole’s book signing this weekend at the expo for the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike R…
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In this episode of Nerd Talk TV, our hosts dive into a thrilling mix of entertainment news and discussions. Amanda Byrd celebrates the induction of horror icons Robert Englund and John Carpenter into the Walk of Fame, previews the upcoming Return to Silent Hill, and shares her thoughts on the sequel to the horror parody Winnie the Pooh: Blood and H…
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Riley Amos on the Olympics and a dominant World Cup season
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After going nearly undefeated on the World Cup circuit this year, U23 XCO rider Riley Amos returns to the show to talk about the season and the lead-up to the Olympics, which have just gotten underway in Paris. He talks about the heated points pursuit that the U.S. team undertook to snag two Olympic slots, and how this goal was at times in conflict…
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Summer Coffee Chats with Seth: Conversation with Adam Huxley In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth sits down with Adam Huxley to discuss the Wainwright Celebrity Hockey Game, a key fundraiser for the Wainwright Rotary Club. The conversation then shifts to the Edmonton Oilers' exciting playoff run and Hux’s insights on several Wainwright & Ir…
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Summer Coffee Chat: Seth Chats with Kai at Fringe Coffee In this episode of The Biz Dojo - Summer Coffee Chats, Seth sits down with Kai, one of the innovative minds behind Zeno Renewables, at the cozy Fringe Coffee. Kai Dives into the fascinating origin story of Zeno Renewables and discusses the ambitious goals they’ve set for the coming years. The…
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Sarah Sturm on Migration Gravel, plus Crusher cancellation analysis
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Sarah Sturm is back, fresh off of winning Migration Gravel in Kenya. As usually happens when she and Payson start chatting, the conversation covers a broad range of pressing topics. Did Sarah watch Cole Paton ride to his doom in a rainstorm just before recording the show? Will Cole reply to Payson’s texts? What is tempo? Why did the runners at Hard…
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Ep. 167 Ultra Endurance Craft: Fueling, Mindset, and Racecraft with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay
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Join host Travis Macy for a special mash-up episode focusing on the craft of ultra-endurance racing and training. We are looking back on previous episodes with Rebecca Rusch, Josiah Middaugh, John Gaston, and Luke Jay to hear some of their thoughts on fueling, mindset, and racecraft. Get ready to be motivated, informed, and empowered! Listen to the…
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Summer Coffee Chat with Madison Moser
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🎙️ Summer Coffee Chats: A Caffeinated Conversation with Madison Moser ☕ Join Seth at Good Earth Coffee House as he dives into an inspiring and energetic chat with the incredible Madison Moser. In this episode, Madison, a talented dancer and choreographer, opens up about her journey in the dance industry and the lessons she's learned along the way. …
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Ep. 166 Kari Loya: Playing Offense in the Alzheimer’s Journey and Living Fully with Human Connection and Outdoor Movement
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Kari Loya began his career teaching in a first and second grade, Spanish bilingual classroom in Pasadena as part of Teach For America. That fueled a life-long passion for education and empowering others. He has since worked with a range of innovative educational organizations, from a prominent language school in Rio de Janeiro to a charter school i…
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Summer Coffee Chat with Curtis Braun
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In this episode, Seth met up Curtis Braun at The Cinnamon Spoon in Bragg Creek. They previously worked together and forged a friendship over the last few years. Curtis shared his views on the current state of HR in the workplace and some of the shifts he's seen over his career and what opportunities he sees on the horizon. As well, the guys dove in…
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Dylan Stucki on aid station chaos, Single Speed Worlds, and the Durango Derby
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Dylan Stucki has dabbled in just about every bike-related career out there. He's worked as an equipment tester, mechanic, and race promoter, and even found the time to do some pro racing along the way. These days, one of his main roles is team manager/mechanic/and all-around support system for his fiancée, Sarah Sturm. Payson caught up with Dylan t…
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Ep. 165 Vapor Trail 125 Mountain Bike Race: A Colorado Classic with Jeff Kerkove, Mike Franco, Shawn Gillis, Camden Gillis, and Sonya Looney
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Join Travis and an incredible crew for an inspiring and educational conversation about the Vapor Trail 125, an epic mountain bike race in the Salida, Colorado area that climbs some 18,000 vertical feet at high altitude in the Rocky Mountains (www.vaportrail125.com). Jeff Kerkove is a legendary endurance mountain biker on Team Topeak Ergon presented…
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Samara Sheppard on her Grand Prix debut, Olympic disappointments, and Cape Epic podium
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New Zealand cyclist Samara Sheppard has found success in multiple disciplines, including cross country (she won a U23 World Cup in 2012 and is a multi-time New Zealand and Oceania champion), road (she nearly landed a contract with one of the most prominent WorldTour teams in 2019), and marathon (she’s placed 5th and 6th at the marathon world champi…
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Ep. 164 Supporting Youth Athletes for Peak Performance and General Wellness with Travis Macy and Michelle Payne
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Join Michelle Payne of The Coaching Champions Summit and Travis as they discuss supporting athletes for peak performance and general wellness. Interested parents and coaches, please check out the Summit for great resources for supporting the young people we care about. The Coaching Champions Summit Website | Instagram | Facebook Related Episodes: E…
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Chef Biju Thomas on cycling, food, and emigrating to the U.S.
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As co-founder of SkratchLabs and co-author of the FeedZone cookbooks, Chef Biju Thomas has played a major role in how cyclists fuel themselves. He and his family emigrated from a rural part of Southern India to Colorado when he was 10. As a teenager, he fell in love with cycling right around the time he started working in restaurants, and dreamed o…
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Tour de France & Olympics Cycling/MTB: Main Stories, Sneaky Scoops, and American Riders…Plus Wisdom and Stoke from Writer Micah Ling
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Micah Ling’s journey from education to becoming a prominent figure in sports journalism is a story that blends sports analysis with love for the thrill of the ride. Travis Macy sits down with Micah to share insights and predictions for the upcoming Tour de France and Olympic cycling and triathlon events. In Micah's world, perseverance, passion, and…
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Paige Onweller on her surprise Unbound success after ankle surgery
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A year and a half ago, Paige Onweller was working as an emergency PA and racing bikes on the side. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, she won Big Sugar. Recognizing that she had a fraction of the racing experience that her competitors had, Paige quit her job, built out her sprinter van, and got to work racing weekend after weekend around the country. …
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Host Travis Macy's life has always been an adventure. In this episode of the Travis Macy Show, reflects on his personal journey with ADHD, and how he learned to harness his strengths and manage challenges. Travis shares stories from his high school days when his intense focus and energy helped fuel success in sports and academics - and led to chall…
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Lea Davison on putting the “tired” in retirement and being an advocate within the sport
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Lea Davison thought long and hard about her retirement, but even when she finally decided to bring her mountain biking career to a close, she didn't have any intention of slowing down. During her racing career, she won a silver and a bronze medal at the World Championships, placed third overall in the 2015 World Cup series, and went to the Olympics…
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Payson's 10 craziest moments from Unbound
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Trains, a moto crash, the hero pull of the day, and two peeing mishaps are just some of the crazy moments from Unbound that make the cut in this episode. As the race expands every year, so does the potential for chaos within the peloton. Payson rounded up some of the most striking examples that you didn't see in any on-the-day coverage. Click to WI…
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Summer Coffee Chat with Mackenzie Walsh - Blue Willow Entertainment
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In this episode, long time friends and colleagues Seth & Mackenzie met up at Mable & Maries in Bragg Creek for a coffee chat. Mackenzie shared some of her inspiration for getting into media, what inspired her to want to get involved with Blue Willow Entertainment, and they chatted about some of the events and artists that are helping to create a bu…
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Unbound recap with Pete Stetina and Lauren De Crescenzo
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This year’s Unbound was one of the most dynamic and exciting in the event’s history, featuring two new winners, separate starts for the elite men and women, and a nine-up sprint at the women's finish. Payson caught up with two of the top riders to get the lowdown from inside the men’s and women’s fields. We also hear from some of the riders across …
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In this episode of summer coffee chats, Seth caught up with Miguel Anthony in Toronto at The Don Arts Academy. Seth & Miguel first met a couple years back when they were working on a basketball podcast together. Seth took a trip out to Toronto to see first hand the vibesss at the Scarborough Shooting Stars game, chat about music opportunities, and …
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Summer Coffee Chat with Gerad Flach - Founder of Gritty
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In this episode of Summer Coffee Chats, Seth caught up with Gerald Flach at The Only Cafe in Toronto. Seth & Gerald connected on LinkedIn in early 2022 and formed a virtual friendship that included sharing best practices related to mindset, marketing, and sports. This was the first time Seth & Gerald met in person, they chopped it up about a bunch …
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Ep. 161 Finding Balance: Adventures, Parenthood, and the Grit of Endurance with Mountain Guide Jason Antin
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Jason Antin is a legendary mountain guide and devoted father who has conquered peaks across the globe and inspired countless adventurers to join him. He joins Travis Macy to talk about living passionately while prioritizing family, and how grit from endurance sports seamlessly translate into the realm of parenting. With candid insights and personal…
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Summer Coffee Chat with Will Rooney - Lead Assistant Coach, Calgary Surge
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Episode Summary: Seth's Coffee Chat with Will Rooney In this episode of Seth's Coffee Chat, Seth talks with Calgary Surge Lead Assistant Coach Will Rooney. They discussed player & team development and Rooney shared some insights on the up and coming players in the Calgary Surge system. The guys dove into a slew of NBA topics like Bronny James' pote…
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Jasper Ockeloen on Unbound, Sockeloen, and the Dutch Mafia
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Jasper Ockeloen started racing on the road in the Netherlands when he was 8 years old and took up cyclocross not long after. The combination has come in handy now that he’s turned his focus to gravel and the increasingly popular discipline of beach racing, where he's a two-time European champion. This month, he’s back in the U.S. to tackle Unbound …
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Summer Coffee Chat with Pietro Breviglieri
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In this episode of summer coffee chats powered by The Biz Dojo - Seth met up with Pietro Breviglieri at the Motiv digital office in downtown Calgary. This was Pietro's first ever podcast and they dove into his journey from being born in Italy, growing up in Brazil, and the last half a decade he's spent in Canada. Seth & Pietro dove into why busines…
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Join Seth & Mehtab for a summer coffee chat at Xing Chao Coffee. The guys dove into Mehtab’s multitude of experiences in everything from comedy to law school, with a long list of side quests in between!
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Summer Coffee Chat with Kelsey Biro
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In this episode of "Summer Coffee Chats," Season 2 opens with Seth Anderson and Kelsey Biro at Ami Tea in Inglewood. Kelsey discusses her job as a Territory Sales Manager in agriculture, and evolves into a deeper exploration of personal growth, with both sharing their experiences with life coaching, therapy, and the tough choices they've made that …
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