Best Morain Podcasts (2024)

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Moraine State Park - From ruined to reclaimed in less than 100 years 35:49

9h ago35:49

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Send us a Text Message. Standing on the shore of Lake Arthur in Moraine State Park, you’d never think the area was the site of massive deforestation, coal mining and gas drilling practices that scarred the landscape for decades. But it is. In the 1800s, farmers cleared the forests and drained the swamps that would one day be Moraine State Park. Mat…

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Episode 129: Nolan McKenna - Sub-3 HR 50K, The Kettle Moraine 100 & "It's You Against You!" 1:15:33

7h ago1:15:33

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Nolan McKenna currently holds the Top Performance in North America in 2024 for the 50K distance with an astounding finish time of 2:58:54, which equates to a mind boggling average pace of about 5:46 a mile for 31 miles. And we were super excited to talk with him about his first 100 mile attempt at the Kettle Moraine 100, as well as find out what pu…

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90. Ratified Motorsports - After Hours Edition w/ Rathana Moua, Trae Moua, Sam Morain 1:50:39

10d ago1:50:39

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The most familiar faces from the Ratified Motorsports camp come on to discuss all of the various platforms they own and work on. This includes Evo's, Audi RS3s, G80 M3s, Nissan GTRs and a whole range of vehicles beyond that. Big power and fun conversation in this episode!By minnoxide

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Pennsylvania State Parks: Moraine and McConnell’s Mill 34:22

12d ago34:22

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Western Pennsylvania is known for many interesting geologic features, including those of glacial origins. Let’s explore the unusual features of two of Pennsylvania’s beautiful parks. Though very close to each other, Moraine State Park and McConnell’s Mill offer related oddly contrasting geologic wonders.…

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Episode 130: Race Spotlight - Sulphur Springs Trail Race 42:29

3h ago42:29

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This is our FIRST race spotlight for a race that takes place outside of the US. This race is the largest trail race, the largest ultra, and the oldest ultra in Canada. And, as of May 2024, the first ever Western States Qualifying race based out of Ontario. The Sulphur Springs Trail race takes place on the trails of the Dundas Valley Conservation ar…

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E201 That Great Business Show - Creating a sports brand in crowded market & A medtech business raising money to create a device aimed at 1 billion postmenopausal women worldwide 52:47

5h ago52:47

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E201 That Great Business Show Lorcan Healy, goalkeeper with Shelbourne AFC and founder of Eos Elite sportswear. A professional athlete in the morning, a startup dynamo in the afternoon, and beyond. His secret sauce starts, he says, with his first hire, Simon Feeney, marketing and events manager. He explains how he has built a community of over 17,0…

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92. Bowen Built, Roush Motorsports, Building Mustangs for Autocross/Road Course, Optima Challenge 1:37:17

9h ago1:37:17

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Jarrett from Bowen Built and Mike from Roush Motorsports join us to talk about the recent Optima Ultimate Street Car event that took place at Road America. They also discuss what goes into making a Mustang a great contender for autocross and road course situations and more.By minnoxide

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E200 That Great Business Show - buying & making money from 33k Blackberry patents - €280k for early stage companies - your business is better in a cluster 1:04:19

2d ago1:04:19

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E200 That Great Business Show Key Patent Innovations MD Angela Quinlan - incredible young (2020) Irish business, founded by Angela Quinlan, that bought 33,000 Blackberry patents for $170m. They now have to 'sweat' those patents. Think of buying a Prince or David Bowie back catalogue and finding new (and existing ways) of making the music sing (fina…

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91. Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge, DIY Maintenance, Track Days, w/ Jay Horta "Car Bodega" 1:15:29

3d ago1:15:29

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Jay Horta AKA Car Bodega joins us to discuss our recent weekend at Road America for the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge. Jay shares how he's become more involved in servicing his own cars especially after receiving an astronomical quote for what turned out to be a simple job. Since, he has been excited to continue pursuing the track life.…

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Episode 230: Ai Jiang 1:53:55

5d ago1:53:55

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Savor a seafood pancake with the award-winning writer Ai Jiang as we discuss why being nominated for multiple awards may actually have made her Imposter Syndrome worse, what the Odyssey workshop taught her which helped her finish her first novel (and whether that book might be too ambitious a debut), the novels which made her want to be a writer, w…

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Episode 128: Race Spotlight - Long Haul 100 42:44

7d ago42:44

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We are heading down to Florida for this one. The Long Haul 100 miler consists of 6, 16.7 mile loops and runners have 32 hours to complete the race. However, this race is also a Western States qualifier, so if you finish this race in under 30 hours, you also earn your ticket to the Western States lottery. The race takes place in January each year, s…

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E199 That Great Business Show - The growth of mediation in business disputes - Doing business in the UK post Brexit 55:39

9d ago55:39

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E199 That Great Business Show Commercial litigation can cost an absolute fortune. That's why more and more businesses are opting for mediation to settle disputes. Peter Leonard BL is a barrister, co-presenter of The Fifth Court legal podcast and he's a certified mediator. He joins That Great Business Show to explain how mediation works, what the pr…

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Beltzville State Park - Beach, boating and beyond in the Poconos 56:26

10d ago56:26

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Send us a Text Message. There are few sights I enjoy as much as people having fun in Pennsylvania state parks. Children playing tag and hide-and-go-seek. Adults telling stories around a picnic table. Friends catching up while grilling. And never have I see so many people having such a good time, then on Memorial Day weekend at Beltsville State Park…

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Episode 229: Sally Wiener Grotta 1:47:52

12d ago1:47:52

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Gab over garlic bread with Sally Wiener Grotta as we discuss when we first met (and can't quite figure out whether it was a third or a quarter of a century ago), how her first storytelling impulse began because she'd fall asleep while being read stories as a child, the importance of the question "what if?," why she often finds horror difficult to r…

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Crewing, Pacing, & Tackling the Tahoe 200! 1:04:41

18d ago1:04:41

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Crewing, Pacing, & tackling the Tahoe 200! No lie, running 200 miles is a BIG deal, & preparing to help someone else achieve their 200 mile race is a BIG responsibility. OMC coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest Coach Katie answer the questions of how to prepare for crewing & pacing to help ensure a runner’s success on race day. Topics include : …

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Episode 127: Jeff Browning - Nutrition, Longevity and Pushing Through Adversity 1:34:19

15d ago1:34:19

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Jeff Browning is currently ranked 2nd in the world for most 100 mile career wins, having competed in over 200 ultras and standing at the top of the Podium for races like Hardrock, Bighorn 100, HURT 100, and so many more. He has been named in the top 10 ultra runners of the year an astounding 8 times, and at age 52, is the oldest male to ever be ran…

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E198 That Great Business Show - 8 year old, £500m t/o construction company, coming home to Ireland & animal vitamins, made in Kerry, sold to the world 50:55

15d ago50:55

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E 198 That Great Business Show We may have confused Kilgarvan and Glencar in County Kerry, but we certainly didn't mess up a great business story - that of Glencar - a leading construction company, growing to become one of the UK’s most successful privately-owned contractors having been founded only in 2016 (revenues of over half a billion Pounds S…

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89. 1000HP Hondas, Drag Racing, Evolution of Modding Cars, w/ Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, Aign "Money" Eel 1:45:25

19d ago1:45:25

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While at the North Star Speed Summit, Peter Lee, Fuji Fang, and Aign "Money" Eel join us to talk about some fast Hondas and what it takes to get to the level they are at.By minnoxide

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Episode 126: Race Spotlight - In the Heat of the Night 100k 31:15

23d ago31:15

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It is not often that you stumble across the first of anything these days. But through the course of this episode, we learned a fun fact. This race was the first 100k race distance to be held in the state of Alabama. In the Heat of the Night 100k takes place in the Talladega Forest, in Anniston, Alabama. Not only is the first 100k in Alabama, but, a…

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Episode 228: Elwin Cotman 1:14:56

23d ago1:14:56

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Bite into a burrito with writer Elwin Cotman as we discuss why forcing science fictional elements into non-science fictional stories can weaken them, the interdimensional cross-genre story cycle he hopes to write someday about a wrestling family, the way the novella is his natural length, why he loves Robert E. Howard's Hyborian Age stories, how to…

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E197 - How to sell a dinosaur. Part III of the Paddy Meade Triptych, Ireland's greatest auctioneers 32:32

23d ago32:32

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E197 - How to sell a dinosaur. You will never hear a business podcast like this elsewhere. Paddy Meade, former Dep. Chair and CEO of worldwide auction house Bonhams, is probably the world's best known seller of dinosauria. Paddy was asked to sell a dinosaur that had been pledged by a Creationist property developer (they believe the world is just 6,…

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How fireflies light up Pennsylvania's night skies with Dr. Sarah Lower 37:39

25d ago37:39

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Send us a Text Message. The arrival of fireflies has always represented summer to me. They've meant barbeques. They meant fireworks. They meant being a kid. I’ve heard from so many people about the memories they have connected to lightening bugs. Exploring the woods with grandparents who have long passed. 4th of July parties with their friends. A f…

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88. Twin Turbo Big Block Hemi, Track Incidents, Drag Racing w/ Greg Schmidt 1:27:26

28d ago1:27:26

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Greg Schmidt from Bad Influence Garage joins us to share various stories from his racing career. Which include his racer history and the experiences (good and bad) he has had with them. We also discuss a variety of events locally and across the nation.By minnoxide

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Episode 125: Cruel Jewel 50 Recap with Jeff and Jeremy 1:12:04

1M ago1:12:04

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On May 18, we took on the grueling Cruel Jewel 50 miler, which is actually a 57.5 mile trek through the Georgia mountains with 17K feet of climbing! It was beautiful, it was awesome, and it was tough! And as it turned out for both of us, our race ended just past the 50K mark. Check out the full episode to hear how we prepared, what went well, and w…

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E196 That Great Business Show - Auctioneers' Secrets - Ireland's top auctioneer worldwide spills the beans 35:16

1M ago35:16

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E196 That Great Business Show - Part II of III of the Paddy Meade interviews. Paddy starts by explaining how to make money at auctions and explains that's there a question of time - how long can you 'sit' on your investment? Then there's a question of fashion - objects, furniture, art all go in and out of fashion. Paddy sold a lot of 'nostalgia'. I…

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87. BIR Performance Driving School - Special Episode 1:25:20

1M ago1:25:20

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In association with the BIR Performance Driving School and RaiseAHood, we have our first collaborative effort with the driving school to gather the experience from instructors, novices, and other experts.By minnoxide

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Episode 124: Race Spotlight - Warriors Ultra Run 29:46

1M ago29:46

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We all know that Ultras come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There is only one common denominator, an ultra, by definition is any race over 26.2 miles. In our race spotlights over the past year, we have never covered a race like this one. We first heard about this race from our good friend Michelle Goldberg who connected us with the race director…

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Episode 227: Alex Jennings 1:34:14

1M ago1:34:14

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Dig into duck with Alex Jennings as we discuss his dream which commanded him to move to New Orleans (plus his brother's dream which supported that decision), how writing his debut novel transformed him into the kind of person he needed to be in order to write his debut novel, how Octavia Butler invited him into the field, which artist he wishes wou…

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The Whys, Hows, & Application of Walk-Run Intervals! 46:47

1M ago46:47

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The Whys, Hows, & Application of Walk-Run Intervals! Join OMR coaches Loretta, Reese, & special guest coach Scott to talk about how to train-for & use the Walk-Run method in your next race! Included in the conversation are the topics of : 1.) Is there gear I need for the method? 2.) Is there an optimal walk-run ratio? 3.) Why & How do I start pract…

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E195 That Great Business Show - the most famous living Irish businessman you've never heard of... 33:51

1M ago33:51

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E195 That Great Business Show - the Paddy Meade Triptych - three episodes featuring Ireland's most successful auctioneer. Paddy Meade is former Deputy Chair and CEO at Bonham Auctioneers, one of the most prestigious sales houses in the world. A born storyteller if you don't laugh out loud we guarantee your money back. We love a good backstory on TG…

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Presque Isle State Park - Pennsylvania's Great Lake Getaway 48:11

1M ago48:11

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Send us a Text Message. Last year, nearly four million people visited Presque Isle State Park in Erie- making it the most visited state park in Pennsylvania. And anyone whose ever visited this wonderful park understands why. There’s no other park like Presque Isle in the Commonwealth. It is totally unique and incredibly special. But what makes Pres…

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86. Winning at TX2K, Racing DAZA's, Pushing The Platform w/ Becca Marso "whtegrl_ttrs", Stephan Newell 1:45:26

1M ago1:45:26

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Becca and Stephen join us to talk about their journey in the world of DAZA's, including the trials and tribulations they've had to go through to get to where they are today, which includes Becca winning TX2K earlier this year.By minnoxide

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Episode 123: Aaron Stacy - Going Primal, Staying Humble, and Making Others Your Why 1:16:14

1M ago1:16:14

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Aaron Stacy is a certified badass. And while he is probably likely to get mistaken for a muscle and fitness model vs a trail and ultra runner, there is no question that this guy is a monster on the course. But it wasn’t always that way. As a lifelong law enforcement officer, running was not part of the picture until 2016, when, following the loss o…

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E194 That Great Business Show - Future fintech, the end of banks as we know them? 42:22

2M ago42:22

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E194 That Great Business Show The Republic of Ireland (pop. 5m) has 2.7 million Revolut users. Percentage wise Ireland is the biggest adopter of neobanks across the EU. Head of Revolut EU is Joe Heneghan who talks to us about what the future of banking looks like. Will we ever darken a banking hall again? Also biting the heels of the so-called 'pil…

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Episode 226: Tobias Carroll 1:20:51

2M ago1:20:51

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Polish off paneer biryani with Tobias Carroll as we discuss which punk rock music made him a fan, why his heart belongs to novella-length works rather than massive epics, the artistic motivation for sometimes not giving readers what they've been taught to expect, the reason Ann Nocenti's run on Daredevil was meaningful to him (and why he believes i…

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85. RPD Motorsports / Nightfall Performance w/ Davion Conover & Omar Aguillon 57:42

2M ago57:42

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Davion and Omar join us while at the Powercruise USA event to talk about their builds, their businesses and how they've developed their cars for their purposes.By minnoxide

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Episode 122: Race Spotlight - Cowboy 200 31:41

2M ago31:41

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We LOVE episode recommendations for race spotlights or for guests on the show. And that is how we first heard of this race out of Nebraska. The Cowboy 200 was recommended by our friend Tyler (@crimsontyler88). On to the race, the Cowboy 200 is a point-to-point 200-mile footrace along the Cowboy Trail in Nebraska. This is a rails-to-trails course an…

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E193 - The Small Firm Association's '4 Just Demands' and how best to climb the greasy pole to the C-Suite. 55:56

2M ago55:56

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E193 That Great Business Show David Broderick, Director of the SFA (part of IBEC), discusses the organisation's 'Four Just Demands'. David knows business as he was sent both to deliver cakes from his family business, and then also as a young boy, sent to collect the cash. Business in its rawest from an early age. He was also made redundant during C…

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Michaux State Forest - Exploring Pennsylvania’s 'cradle of forestry' in the Appalachian Mountains 22:29

2M ago22:29

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Send us a Text Message. Spanning 85,000 acres across three Central Pennsylvania counties, Michaux State Forest is a sanctuary of lush woodlands, crystal-clear streams and a rich tapestry of history and wildlife. Considered Pennsylvania’s “cradle of forestry,” Michaux State Forest is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, giving visitors a bevy of se…

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84. Patience Metal Fab, Building Racecars, Origins, EV Swaps, Rally Build w/ Bryan Hawk, Gary Rude 1:52:22

2M ago1:52:22

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Bryan Hawk and Gary Rude of Patience Metal Fab join to share various stories ranging from the origins of Patience to the many types of builds they have worked on. This includes an EV swapped Porsche, a Renault rally build, a Camaro build for wheel to wheel action and more.By minnoxide

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Episode 121: Melissa Londry - Community, Hallucinations & The 240 Mile Tridge to Bridge 1:15:05

2M ago1:15:05

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Melissa Londry ran her first 50K back in 2015, but it was during COVID that she really got warmed up, knocking out her first 100 miler as a virtual race and then completing an astounding 45 UltraSignup events since Feb of 2020, which doesn’t even include other monster efforts such as the 240 mile Tridge to Bridge which is an unofficial and unsuppor…

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OMC Coach Kalebs Cocodona 250 Experience 1:09:09

2M ago1:09:09

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Join us this week for an in-depth look at OMC Coach Kaleb’s Cocodona 250 experience! That’s right, we previously had Kaleb on the podcast a few months ago to talk about his prep, & now he’s back to give us the scoop on what went down! Get the lessons, takeaways, learnings, & stories that were between Black Canyon City & Flagstaff. Hear about how Ka…

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E192 That Great Business Show - Gianni Matera - Ireland's most prolific early stage investor on he makes his money (he's aiming for 3X his investments) 41:26

2M ago41:26

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Episode 192 @That Great Business Show Serial investor (but don't call him an angel!) Gianna Matera has backed some of Ireland's best known unicorns (value >$1bn) including Glofox and Flipdish. On this episode we have a rare one-on-one with Gianni, a man with many strong views, but ones he normally keeps to himself. A former Italian army lieutenant …

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Earth Day 2024 - Race Recap 48:42

2M ago48:42

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Episode 225: Lesley Conner 1:36:38

2M ago1:36:38

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Chow down on cryptid pizza with writer/editor Lesley Conner as we discuss why horror is where she feels the most comfortable as a writer, how her role at Apex magazine grew from Social Media Manager to Chief Editor, her "Price is Right" method of filling out an issue's word count, why she hardly ever reads cover letters, the trends she's seen in th…

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