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Hi, I’m Pete Nordstrom, and I'm the host of The Nordy Pod, a new podcast coming to you from the 6th floor of Nordstrom corporate headquarters in Seattle, Washington. In addition to hosting this podcast, I also happen to be the president of Nordstrom. And along with my brother Erik, CEO, and my cousin Jamie, President of Stores, we're the fourth-generation stewards of this business started by my great grandfather in 1901. My Nordstrom journey began when I was 12 years old with my first job wo ...
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Getting Up To Speed talks to dirt track race car drivers, track promoters, and more worldwide. In these interviews, you'll learn more about their lives and the history of their involvement in motorsports.
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Welcome to The Unplayable Podcast, where we'll be talking all things cricket across Australia and around the world, brought to you by cricket.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Navigating Change is a platform for understanding the complex and uncertain waters of change in higher education. Each week, Howard Teibel, Pete Wright, and guests dissect issues facing institutions and teams in transition and offer solutions for the most troubling process challenges
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MLB Trade History is a 6-part podcast where two longtime baseball fans discuss the greatest trades in Major League Baseball history. In part 1, we focus our discussions on the National League West.
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Nathan Ellis likes haggis! Aussies arrive in Scotland for T20s
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Australia have landed in Edinburgh and will play three T20s against Scotland over the course of the next few days! And despite only being in the country less than a week, Nathan Ellis has already tried the local specialty, haggis. This series is a chance to get a look at some more inexperienced Aussies and Ellis is excited to be apart of their jour…
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VIC Preview: Mitch Perry's unlikely friendship with Sydney Swans star
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This episode's special guest is Victorian fast bowler Mitch Perry! You can jump straight into the chat with Perry at 2:33. Louis Cameron catches up with Perry at the Vics' annual media day and Perry talks about his frustrating finish to the 2023-24 summer, his off-season activities and his friendship with Sydney Swan Nick Blakey. Before that, Josh …
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Regarding Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks racing in the B&B Racing Chassis Northern Region, Nathan DeRagon has been the man to beat. He has already accumulated an incredible total of nineteen feature wins, leading the region and the state of Arizona in the points championships. In this interview, the Peoria, Arizona pilot talks about growing up in San Die…
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Raised in the New York City garment industry, Andrew Rosen learned the tools of the trade from his father, Carl Rosen, the second-generation head of the family-founded business Puritan Fashions Corporation. After his father's untimely death, Andrew became CEO of Puritan at the budding young age of 25. His title changed following the acquisition of …
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Indiana Jones has returned in a fifth installment of the titular franchise. In this episode we talk about the Dial of Destiny. We discuss revitalizing the franchise in the 21st century and how it compares to the prior attempt. We debate the Indiana Jones franchise’s potential for a continuation with other characters or a reboot. We also get into Na…
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NSW Preview: Why Ollie Davies almost gave up red-ball cricket
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Ollie Davies is one of the most exciting batters (and characters) in Australian cricket and he's up next to preview New South Wales' season. Jump straight to the chat with Davies at 3:40. In this episode the entertaining right-hander talks about his red-ball revival, NSW's recruits and his brother Joel's defection the Sydney Sixers. Before that, Jo…
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Embarking on his third trip to the Midwest in 2024, Troy Morris III is filled with anticipation for the Speedway Motorsports IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey's. Aboard the Friesen Performance IMCA Modified #07X, Morris reflects on his inspiring journey from Micro Sprints, his nationwide travels, the growth of his 'brand', and much more! Photo C…
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This week we delve back into the MCU on Disney+ to talk about Ms. Marvel. Join our cast as we delve into the comic origins of these characters. We’ll talk about what works, what didn’t, and what we wish they included and didn’t. We’ll also discuss casting and performances and what we thought of the tone of the series. We’ll also debate how this wor…
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QLD Preview: Mitch Swepson's bringing back the flipper
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Jump straight into the Mitch Swepson interview, which begins at 4:15. The Queensland leggie had a good 2023-24, winning the KFC BBL with the Brisbane Heat and claiming 30 wickets in the Sheffield Shield. He also talks about reviving the famous 'flipper' delivery, his new coach Johan Botha and identifies a couple of young Bulls who have caught his e…
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Troy Foulger, the reigning California State Stock Car champion from Oakley, California, shares not only his racing journey in the Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars and Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds, but also his personal life. He talks about his beginnings in Karts, his family, his successful partnership with car owner Bill Bowers, his favorite vacation …
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In this week’s episode we fire up the spore drive to arrive at Star Trek Discovery season 4. In this episode we delve deep into the storytelling, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of season length, using writers unfamiliar with Trek, and telling a narrative across multiple seasons. We also talk about how much we want to see more of the br…
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In 2023, he won a qualifier for the Speedway Motors IMCA Super Nationals fueled by Casey's. He ended third in the big dance and scored $10,000 at Skagit Speedway for the Survive The 55. We are talking about Grey Ferrando of Stayton, Oregon, who won $3000 this year at the Whisler Construction Mod Frenzy at Sunset Speedway and $5000 in June at Yreka …
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Ep 67. Robert Spector, Author of The Nordstrom Way
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It may come as a surprise to some people, but the best-selling author of The Nordstrom Way book series is not actually a Nordstrom family member, or an employee, nor has he ever been contracted by us in any way to write these books. Our guest today, Robert Spector, has forged a relationship with our family and company purely out of his own curiosit…
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TAS preview: Charlie Wakim making the most of his 'sliding doors' moment
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If you want to jump straight to the chat with Charlie Wakim, head to 3:15. In the interview, Wakim talks about his fortuitous start to last summer, what clicked on his way to a career-best year, Tasmania's recruits and plenty more. He even gives a little insight into his rarely-seen offies! Before that, Josh Schonafinger talks through the squad cha…
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This Saturday, August 10th, at Sunset Speedway Park, the "Banks Bullring" will host the Whisler Construction Mod Frenzy. Among the competitors looking to take home the money is inaugural winner Eston Whisler. Calling the Northern Oregon Coast home, the Otis, Oregon pilot has become the Shaw Race Cars Western Region shoe in his Friesen Performance I…
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Despite his brief stint in a Friesen Performance IMCA Modified, Austin Rognlin has already made a name for himself in the Shaw Race Cars Western Region. His journey, which began in late 2021, has been nothing short of eventful. He secured a major win at his home track, Grays Harbor Raceway, ventured to the IMCA TV Winter Nationals, and engaged in i…
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The 42cast has reached 200 episodes! We’d like to thank our audience for making this possible. As a treat for this episode we’ve invited back our most prolific guests. We discuss what has been going on in the geeskisphere since Episode 100, and we give our opinions on what has been the good; the bad; and the ugly. We also talk a little about what g…
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SA Preview: Jordan Buckingham on Shield heroics, SA recruits, higher honours
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The chat with SA quick Jordan Buckingham begins at 5:35. Buckingham joins the Unplayable Podcast to look back at his highly-successful summer, edging closer to the Australian team and his unique middle name. Plus plenty more! Before that, Josh Schonafinger goes through the ins and outs for the Redbacks, err, South Australia Men, and what else has b…
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Joby Shields is on the Beyond The Flags Podcast today. The Gold Hill racer is a former Marine and currently races the #555 Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMod. Hear his beautiful story about the Reps 4 Vets organization, his early days in racing, all the many social media projects he's involved in, helping out at Southern Oregon Speedway, wh…
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WA Preview: 'Wild Thing' Lance Morris looks ahead to his side's quest for a four-peat
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The chat with Lance Morris begins at 5:35. The 'Wild Thing' talks about rehabilitation from the latest 'hot spot' in his back, the thrill of playing for Australia, rubbing shoulders with the best and plenty more. Before that, Josh Schonafinger looks at the squad changes for the three-time reigning champions, which includes five outs and four inclus…
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Roger Bell has been a staple driver in the Willamette Valley for several seasons. Recently joining the ranks of the Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts, the Marcola, Oregon motorist discusses his family's roots in racing going back to the 1970s, die cast collecting, car shows, and more! Photo Courtesy of Jason Davenport Photography Don't miss an episode of …
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Ty Clemens has been the King of Big Sky Country in three out of the last four seasons, winning the state championship in 2020, 2021, and 2023. The Belgrade, Montana racer also won the Shaw Race Cars Western Region title in 2022. In this interview, Clemens discusses his meteoric rise in the current campaign, winning $5K at Gallatin Speedway, being t…
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Ep 66. Lauren Sherman, Fashion Journalist
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In this episode I'm chatting with the super talented and extremely accomplished fashion journalist Lauren Sherman. Through her experience writing for publications like Forbes, Fashionista, The Business of Fashion and now Puck, Lauren has cultivated an audience, which I'm a part of, that really appreciates her candor and point of view on the fashion…
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Inside NARC: Episode 27 (Santa Maria Speedway)
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This Saturday night, July 27th, Santa Maria Speedway will have the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series back for the first time in several years. Located on the gorgeous California Coast, the temperatures will be nice and cool, and the on-track action will be red hot. This is an event you don't want to miss out on. In This Interview: 0:31-Jim Allen, NARC Gen…
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Hot off a $7500 payday at the Northwest Modified Nationals at Grays Harbor Raceway, Collen Winebarger got a chance to talk to us about his illustrious career, starting in Micro Sprints and eventually to the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds. The Corbett, Oregon chauffeur also discusses his hometown, the places he's traveled to, how he got the nick…
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Bakersfield, California has taken to the Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods like a duck to water. Racing in his first full season he already has achieve a victory at Merced Speedway in his native Golden State and was sixth at the Western SportMod Nationals in Yreka. In this interview we talk about his amazing 2024 season, his plans to go t…
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In this very special edition of The Nordy Pod we’ll be paying tribute to our former president and a third-generation member of the Nordstrom family, Mr. Bruce Nordstrom. Mr. Bruce passed away earlier this year, and in the time since our family has been flooded with love, support and fond memories from so many people that knew him well. We look back…
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Inside NARC: Episode 26 (Howard Kaeding Classic/Ocean Speedway)
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The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series is set for one their lone trip to Ocean Speedway this year for the Howard Kaeding Classic. The race honors living legend Howard Kaeding, the patriarch of the Kaeding racing family, and is quite the happening with activities going on the entire weekend! In This Interview: Jim Allen, NARC General Manager Bud Kaeding To …
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Beyond The Flags: Western SportMod Nationals/Travis Peery
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The Western SportMod Nationals boasts a $15,000 pay day to the winner and $1,000 to start. The event kicks off on July 11th and concludes on the 13th at Yreka Speedway. Track promoter, Travis Peery, joins the program to talk about how the event started, what it hopes to achieve, how Yreka Speedway was brought back to life, his own driving career, a…
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Inside NARC: Episode 25 (David Lindt Memorial/Petaluma Speedway)
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Up next for the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series is Petaluma Speedway for the first ever David Lindt Memorial. In this interview we talk about the close points race, the rookies that continue to shine, and the cool weather for the next three races. Hear about all that and more! In This Interview: Jim Allen, NARC General Manager Ron Lingron Chase Johnson …
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In this long-overdue episode we’re shining the spotlight on a huge and vitally important part of our business. The ever-expanding #1 growth vehicle for Nordstrom, the Rack. To give us a little context on the origins of the Rack, I called up retired Nordstrom veteran Sue Tabor who was actually present in those early days and who’s largely responsibl…
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Our next guest on Beyond The Flags Podcast is Kevin Vålen. The Rochester, Washington racer in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds has a fantastic story with racing, from his first laps being turned in Minnesota to taking a break to serve in the military and eventually returning to racing at Grays Harbor Raceway. Also, hear why he selected #42, w…
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Inside NARC: Episode 24 (David Tarter Memorial)
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The NARC 410 Sprint Car Series returns to the site of their first race of 2024, Silver Dollar Speedway. The historic 1/4-mile clay oval hosts the David Tarter Memorial and will be the final race for the month of June which has been a busy time period for the prestigious series. Here all about it in this latest episode of Inside NARC! In This Interv…
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TRAILER: Stories After Stumps, a new cricket documentary podcast
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cricket.com.au has this week launched a landmark new podcast series, Stories After Stumps, which dives into the game’s glorious history through half a dozen compelling episodes in its maiden season. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/stories-after-stumps/id1752600105 Spotify - https://cricketaustralia.sla…
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June 15th, 2024, will go down as a big night in the driving career of Tyler Browne. It was the first time the Oakley, California driver won a main event, and he did it stunningly, leaving one other car on the lead lap in the Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds at Petaluma Speedway. In this interview, we talk about Tyler growing up at Antioch Speedwa…
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Aussies on the brink after Rohit's rampage leaves them relying on Bangladesh
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Australia's World Cup could be over. But it might not be! Here's what needs to happen from this point forward. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cameron bring you the recap from an entertaining Australia v India clash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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History made! Afghan joy in St Vincent as Maxwell Miracle 2.0 falls short
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A special moment for Afghanistan cricket who, eight months after they had their hearts broken by Glenn Maxwell's Mumbai Miracle, finally tasted success against Australia. Gulbadin Naib was the difference with the ball while Marcus Stoinis and Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a fiery stoush that proved an entertaining sideshow. Josh Schonafinger and Louis Cam…
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Wet Antigua doesn't dampen Patrick's hat-trick on world record night
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Pat Cummins' hat-trick was the highlight on an otherwise uneventful match as the rain got in the way far too often in Antigua. Between the weather breaks, Australia recorded a 28-run win over Bangladesh (thanks to the DLS method) with their bowlers putting in another outstanding display. Plus, there were positive signs from the top order. TUP regul…
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Marcus Stoinis shares his pitch wisdom and details his joking journalist joust!
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Four games, four wins for Australia and a key reason for that record is allrounder Marcus Stoinis. As the Aussies return to Antigua to commence the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, Stoinis joins the Unplayable Podcast to chat about his bumper start to the T20 World Cup, sweeping, eating, pitch reading - and even offer some journalistic advic…
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