Best HGO Podcasts (2024)

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002: Breaking News - Is the Masters World Championship Elitist? NASGA Web gets more attention in past 24 hours then entirity of it's existence. Mike Beech is still fire. 5:03

2y ago5:03

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This is news. Mike if you are reading this... I miss you. I need you back in my life. It's funny that you are doing archery because I feel like Cupid has hit me with one of his arrows. Maybe we should do a joint costume for Halloween or like make homemade PSL's? I don't know... just call me okay. Bye No seriously, please call. I love you --- Send i…

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001: Breaking News - Do Pros Hate The Sport? Notorious Meme Machine back? Where is Mike Beech? 4:44

2y ago4:44

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16: Matt "Trailblazer" Hall 52:35

2+ y ago52:35

52:35

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Highland Games Adaptive Athlete, Matt Hall, and discuss his start in Highland Games, what it's like being an adaptive athlete and what his two organizations: Broken Caber Adaptive Athletics and Wandering Lost Adaptive Sports. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayd…

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15: Elissa "My Arch Nemesis" Van Vleck 47:53

2+ y ago47:53

47:53

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, zoom calls his arch nemesis, pro-highland games female and overall badass, Elissa Van Vleck, to talk about her highland games career, building a solid local group of throwers and how she sees the sport growing moving forward! Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, wil…

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14: Talking to Myself 16:36

2+ y ago16:36

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Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, spends 15 minutes talking to himself because of audio issues with Elissa Van Vleck's episode which will now be airing next week. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectrum of Highland Games athletes, athletic directors and legends to…

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13: Colin "The Long Beach Lochness Hugster" Dunbar 1:30:23

2+ y ago1:30:23

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Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Pro Highland Gamer, Colin Dunbar, to complain about how the world of track and field isn't fair, the relentlessness of hammer blade lobbyists and possible shampoo sponsorships. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectru…

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12: Amanda "Rookie of the Year" Rose 1:11:32

2+ y ago1:11:32

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Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Rookie Highland Gamer and Masters HG Competitor, Amanda Rose, to get a unique perspective. They talk about her rookie Fall season in 2021, what she feels helped her accelerate her progress and her goals moving forward. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Bail…

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Happy New Years 11:35

2+ y ago11:35

11:35

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits alone… all alone to talk about the end of the first season of Trig Talk and the beginning of Season 2 in the upcoming year of 2022! Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectrum of Highland Games athletes, athletic directors and le…

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Wednesday Wake Up Ep. 01 v3: Scootin' and Kahootin' 36:59

2+ y ago36:59

36:59

The first Wednesday Wake Up... well the third... but the first one that made it out to press. HGO's Host, Hayden Baillio, invites his two best friends (who don't compete in the Highland Games) to talk about... guess what... the Highland Games. Don't expect any episode to be the same. In Episode 01 v3, the guys do a Highland Games quiz to test their…

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11: Adriane "Wonder Woman" Wilson 1:22:42

2+ y ago1:22:42

1:22:42

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Pro Highland Gamer and Masters HG World Champion, Adriane Wilson, to talk about her life in throwing, cancer at 23 years old and what drives her insatiable hunger for growth now. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spect…

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10: Sergeant Danny Webster of the Backyard Rebellion 55:09

2+ y ago55:09

55:09

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Athletic Director and Highland Games athlete, Danny Webster, for the second time to discuss more about his journey into HG, his thoughts on hosting games and to tell a few stories. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spe…

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09: Kristine "Rothschild" Rothwell 1:02:56

2+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Pro Highland Gamer, Kristine Rothwell, to talk about her HG journey so far, how she uses some Track and Field techniques in her training and improving herself through constant social media creeping. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down w…

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08: Dan "PaPaw" McKim 1:21:17

2+ y ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Highland Games Legend, Dan McKim, to talk about his career, his advice for new and developing throwers and the good ole days. I hope you enjoy. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectrum of Highland Games athletes, ath…

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So You Want to Host a Highland Games? (w/ Danny Webster) 40:56

2+ y ago40:56

40:56

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with Athletic Director, Danny Webster, for this quick holiday bonus episode. Danny goes through the check list of items that are need to make a Highland Games happen, we also talk about potential speed bumps in the process and how to be proactive about these inevitable detours from the plan. Trig Talk™ is t…

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07: Rachel "LVL 20 Rogue Assassin" Van Beuren 1:05:04

2+ y ago1:05:04

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Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with high level Lightweight competitor Rachel Van Beuren to talk about her year so far, the growth of the lightweight women’s class and mental health after a big set back. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectrum of Highl…

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06: Dr. Zach Riley BS, MS, Phd, BAMF 56:10

2+ y ago56:10

56:10

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with the highly experienced Zach Riley to talk about his reverse uno card retirement from the games, how his training has looked the same for the last 20 years and what he would like to see in the sport of Highland Games moving forward. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host…

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05: Emily "Harbinger of Hype" Adams 53:58

2+ y ago53:58

53:58

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with professional Highland Gamer and Harbinger of Hype herself, Emily Adams, to talk about her amazing performances this year, the importance of attitude and her traps that almost rival my own. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a comp…

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YHTH Ep. 04: "Revenge of The Pirate Queen" 31:58

3y ago31:58

31:58

It's the week of BONUS episodes as I'm feeling very thankful as we approach Thanksgiving. I thought this week would be a great week to showcase what you are missing out on if you're not supporting HGO on Patreon yet. "yOU HaD tHE HeiGhT" is the podcast after the podcast where Host, Hayden Baillio, dives deeper into the human behind the highland gam…

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Happy Halloween Wob Mob 1:24

3y ago1:24

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Happy Halloween Wob Mob! Y'all are the best! Here are some links to help you navigate the asks in the episode if you'd like to help :) HGO Patreon: www.patreon.com/hgousa Mob Wob T-Shirt Pre-Order: www.highlandgames.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trigtalk/message…

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04: Kendall "J" Thomas 50:39

3y ago50:39

50:39

Disclaimer: Yes I know I said Mob Wob in the ad read instead of Wob Mob... sue me... but seriously don't sue me... I can't afford it... it would ruin me. lol This will be the last time I try to improv some ad copy. Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with the Chi-town Rookie Pro Highland Gamer, Kendall Thomas, to talk about his first year as …

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03: Kadie "Toothless" McNamara 33:50

3y ago33:50

33:50

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with part-time strongwomen, part-time highland games pro and full-time badass, Kadie McNamara, to talk about women in strength sports, the pros and cons of training strongman as a competitive HG athlete and her throwing career. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden …

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02: John Logan "Michael Paul Mark Joseph" Van Beuren 38:46

3y ago38:46

38:46

Trig Talk host, Hayden Baillio, sits down with the Human Sequoia (John Van Beuren) to talk about his first year as a professional highland games athlete, his training moving forward, challenges he sees in the sport and tips for athletes coming into the sport and his Krunk impression... Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.or…

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01: Kyle "Sillie" Lillie 40:32

3y ago40:32

40:32

On Trig Talk's First Episode we sit down with 4-Year Pro Highland Gamer, Kyle Lillie, to discuss throwing internationally, the book end of his 2021 season, 2022 Season prep and the sport of Highland Games. Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectrum of Highland Game…

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Trig Talk: Season 1 Trailer 2:20

3y ago2:20

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Let's get this party started! Trig Talk™ is the a companion podcast for HGO (highlandgames.org). Host, Hayden Baillio, will sit down with a complete spectrum of Highland Games athletes, athletic directors and legends to discuss a wide breathe of topics. To gain access to more Trig Talk™ exclusive extras, become a patron of HGO at https://www.patreo…

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Xerxes

15y ago

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Handel's run-around romantic comedy XERXES is at Houston Grand Opera from April 30 to May 14, 2010 www.HoustonGrandOpera.org/Xerxes One of Handels most popular operas, Xerxes is a feast for the ears, and the eyes in this classic eighteenth-century production. A mad entanglement of love stories, the opera follows the tyrannical and flamboyant Xerxes…

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The Queen of Spades

15y ago

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Tchaikovsky's madness-inducing THE QUEEN OF SPADES is at Houston Grand Opera from April 16 to May 1, 2010 www.HoustonGrandOpera.org/QueenofSpades One mans obsession with a lucky card trick turns the fates of three in Tchaikovskys vibrant melodrama. Russian tenor Vladimir Galouzine returns to HGO as the tormented Hermann, internationally renowned so…

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The Turn of the Screw

15y ago

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Britten's haunted opera The TURN OF THE SCREW is at Houston Grand Opera from Jan 29 to Feb 13, 2010 www.HoustonGrandOpera.org/TurnOfTheScrew In this operatic thriller two children are pulled toward the world of the dead by the ghosts of their prior governess Miss Jessel and her lover Peter Quint. Internationally acclaimed soprano Amanda Roocroft pl…

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Tosca

15y ago

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Puccini's diva drama, TOSCA is at Houston Grand Opera from Jan 22 to Feb 7, 2010 www.HoustonGrandOpera.org/Tosca Renowned soprano Patricia Racette makes her role debut as the passionate Floria Tosca in Puccinis timeless drama. Tenor Marcus Haddock is the painter Mario Cavaradossi, whom Tosca adores and Raymond Aceto sings the menacing Baron Scarpia…

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Lohengrin

15y ago

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Wagner's mythical LOHENGRIN is at Houston Grand Opera from Oct 30 to Nov 15, 2009 www.HoustonGrandOpera.org/Lohengrin One secret protects one great love in Wagners mystical romantic opera. Celebrated Wagnerian tenor Simon O'Neill makes his Houston Grand Opera debut as the knight Lohengrin, whose pure love is threatened by common human greed. Canadi…

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The Elixir of Love

15y ago

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Donizetti's sweet love story, THE ELIXIR OF LOVE is at Houston Grand Opera from Oct 23 to Nov 7, 2009 www.HoustonGrandOpera.org/ElixirofLove This sparkling folktale is one of Donizettis most popular operas. Lovesick Nemorino falls madly in love with the young landowner Adina knowing well that she is out of his league. Luckily, the scheming Dr. Dulc…

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

15+ y ago

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January 23 - February 6, 2009 Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center Purchase Tickets Online at www.HoustonGrandOpera.org The course of true love never did run smooth... The king and queen of the fairies are feuding, two mortal couples break up and make up thanks (or no thanks!) to the juice of a magic flower, and the Duke of Athens is getting ready…

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Find Out What's Involved in Building the Cavalleria rusticana set

15+ y ago

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By Houston Grand Opera

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Robin Tebbutt discusses Beatrice and Benecit with Berlioz

15+ y ago

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By Houston Grand Opera

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Joyce DiDonato and Norman Reinhardt discuss HGO's Beatrice and Benedict

15+ y ago

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By Houston Grand Opera

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Berlioz: Beatrice and Benedict

16y ago

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October 30 - November 14, 2008 Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center Purchase Tickets Online at www.HoustonGrandOpera.org Beatrice and Benedict trade insults for sweet nothings, while Claudio and Hero fall in love, out of love, and back in love again. Berlioz's operatic comedy, based on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, opens October 30. Starri…

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Mascagni & Leoncavallo: Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

16y ago

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October 17 - November 1, 2008 Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center Purchase Tickets Online at www.HoustonGrandOpera.org Betrayal, jealousy and revenge—the perfect partners for an evening of irresistible theater. A powerhouse cast takes charge: Brandon Jovanovich makes his HGO debut as Cavalleria’s caddish Turiddù, with Dolora Zajick in her signatu…

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Puccini's La bohème

16+ y ago

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April 11 - May 3 Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center Purchase Tickets Online at www.HoustonGrandOpera.org Love and heartbreak meet on the Left Bank of Paris, as four young bohemians test the boundaries of friendship and art. Ana María Martínez ("a lovely singer [and] a beautiful musician." - Newsday) and Garrett Sorenson ("[who] inhabited Alfredo…

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Mozart's The Abduction from the Seraglio

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January 18 - February 2, 2008 Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center www.HoustonGrandOpera.org Two lovely young women are held hostage on the Orient Express and endure both the advances of their captors and an elaborate rescue by their fiancés that goes off the rails. Tamara Wilson and Tucker Foundation Award winner Paul Groves join with Andrea Silv…

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The Refuge - Houston Grand Opera

17y ago

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Theofanidis/Lax: The Refuge - WORLD PREMIERE! November 10, 2007 at Wortham Theater Center 2 PM - Sold Out 7:30 PM Purchase Tickets Online at www.HoustonGrandOpera.org Don't miss the world premiere of an exciting new work, which tells stories from Houston's African, Central American, Indian, Mexican, Pakistani, Soviet-era Jewish and Vietnamese immig…

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