Best Sam Jonas Podcasts (2024)

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UTMB Day 2: Florian (CEO UTMB), Fuzhao (Hoka China), Affindi (Suunto Malaysia), Sam (Kailas), Jonas (sporthunger.de) 45:11

4h ago45:11

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Tune in for day 2 at the UTMB festival in Chamonix. We have been interviewing many different people to give you the real stories from the French Alps town. Starting with Florian Lamblin, CEO of UTMB International, who gives us a few minutes of his valuable time. He takes us through his views on Asian runners, what he is most proud of at this year's…

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UTMB Day 4: Kieren (Team India), Xavier plays piano, Nhon (Kilomet), Hienka (Team Vietnam), OCC Results 40:04

5h ago40:04

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What a day at UTMB. Day 4 is in the books. We bumped into some great people at the Expo and even got to hear a legend play piano. Kicking off with the OG of trail running in India: Kieren D’Souza. He has spent the last few months in Chamonix to prepare for his 2nd CCC and is excited to kick it off tomorrow. His story is quite incredible and we are …

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UTMB Day 3: Valentin (Kailas), Sabrina & Mengmeng (UTMB Asia), Stingray (T8), Sunmaya (Kailas) 24:35

1d ago24:35

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Another great day of UTMB is done. It is getting busy. Chamonix is buzzing. We caught up with some of the people in the One More K community to bring this festival closer to you. We are starting with Valentin Orange, film maker and part of Kailas, who is doing 100miles this weekend. He shares how there are different elite categories, why he is doin…

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UTMB Day 1: Hau Ha Interview, Expo Impressions, Business Rumours 25:41

24h ago25:41

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Day 1 of the UTMB 2024 in Chamonix is already over. Here is your uncensored, personal take on the first day of this trail festival. Markus interviews Hau Ha, Vietnam's best runner, who is competing on CCC (100km). She is confident, she is excited, she is calm. And she is cooking her own Vietnamese food here in Chamonix. Is she taking home the CCC c…

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#336) AI Resume Builders: Cautions & Considerations 12:17

24m ago12:17

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We dive into the hot topic of AI resume builders and the critical warnings job seekers need to know before using them. With AI tools becoming increasingly popular, nearly 45% of job seekers are now turning to generative AI to craft their résumés. But is this the best move for your career? I'm Chris Villanueva, CEO and Co-Founder of Let’s Eat, Grand…

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Leadville100 Race Review, UTMB 2024 Preview & Predictions and UTMB Kopi Tiam 47:52

5d ago47:52

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Ned and Markus are back as the show besties and chat about the correlation between business success and doing endurance sports. Do public companies perform better when the CEOs are endurance athletes? They review the Leadville100 race and discuss the non-binary category. Is that just a trend or there to stay? Looking ahead, Ned and Markus preview t…

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Season Five: Alex Tarantino, the new General Manager of the iconic Buckeye Roadhouse 24:20

5h ago24:20

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We chat with Alex Tarantino, the first new GM at the Buckeye Roadhouse in over a quarter century about what it means to take over a legacy restaurant.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Alex Tarantino

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Going the extra mile to train resilience and suffering, feat. Salomon Wettstein (Ultra Runner & co-CEO Synpulse8) 1:02:39

13d ago1:02:39

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Meet Salomon Wettstein, one of Hong Kong’s best ultrarunners and co-CEO of Synpulse8. Salomon champions putting in the hard work and meticulous planning to achieve greatness in ultra racing and business. That made him a very successful runner who finished the super tough Hong Kong 4 Trail Challenge and who won the Lantau70 & Lantau100 and many othe…

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#335) How to Build a World-Class Network Without a Degree | Jonaed Iqbal 36:56

14d ago36:56

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Today, we’re diving into the secrets of networking success that anyone can use, regardless of their educational background. We have a special guest who has cracked the code on building a world-class network without a degree. Jonaed Iqbal is the Founder of NoDegree.com and host of The NoDegree Podcast (200+ episodes) where he interviews people witho…

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The Story & Vision Of HYROX, feat. Christian Toetzke (CEO & Founder) 1:05:56

19d ago1:05:56

1:05:56

Meet Christian Toetzke, the Founder & CEO of HYROX, the fastest growing fitness racing event in the world. They started in 2017 in Hamburg, Germany, managed to navigate through COVID-19, and since then have taken over the fitness & endurance world in no time. Christian has a successful career in creating and managing endurance events, so in this ep…

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E29: John Ellis (T8 Founding Story, Scaling A Gear Brand From Hong Kong) 54:16

24d ago54:16

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We are joined by special guest John Ellis, founder of T8, ultra elite runner and commodities trader by day. He takes us through the 8 year journey of founding one of the leading Asian sport brands out of Hong Kong - T8. From having an epiphany during a painful run in Hong Kong, he and his co-founder Mark then decided to bring chafe-free running sho…

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#334) Break Into Top Leadership Roles | Maya Grossman 31:56

18d ago31:56

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Today I brought on legendary CWP repeat guest, Maya Grossman. Maya is a Career Coach, 2x VP of marketing, and a best-selling author. She spent 15 years in the corporate world growing from an individual contributor to a VP, achieving 10 promotions in 15 years, and working for some of the best companies in the world (Microsoft and Google). Now Maya t…

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E28: Grant Giles (Triathlon & Ultra Coach, Performance Through Mental Training) 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

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Meet Grant Giles, one of the most thoughtful and holistic elite ultra performance coaches you will meet. Also dubbed the ‘Buddha of Endurance’, Grant takes us through his unique approach of achieving endurance excellence by focusing on mental training. Over decades of practice with elite athletes, Grant has developed a set of various tools that he …

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Season Five: Jonas Alt, Bar Manager of the legendary Sweetwater nightclub 19:41

22d ago19:41

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For our first live music venue guest, we welcome Jonas Alt the Bar Manager of the legendary Sweetwater Nightclub in Mill ValleyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Jonas Alt

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E27: Romain Jean De Dieu (Uglow Story, Hoka Collaboration), Hardrock 100 1:06:28

1M ago1:06:28

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Join us for this incredible story of Romain founding Uglow and Uglow Sports in 2011 in Hong Kong. He had a vision for starting a high end outdoor sports fashion brand that would become the first one to have 100% stitch free garments. Romain shares authentically how he struggled through various crises, learned his business lessons and became wiser a…

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#333) Senior Level Resumes That Land More Interviews 15:49

1M ago15:49

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In today’s episode, we’ll cover some essential and practical tips for senior job seekers or those applying for upper management positions. We'll discuss: How Senior-Level Resumes Are Different: Understand the unique elements that make senior-level resumes stand out. Landing Interviews: Strategies to ensure your resume gets noticed by recruiters and…

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E26: Valentin Orange (Filmmaker, Elite Athlete, Story Teller) 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

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We are joined by Valentin Orange, Vietnam’s best trail runner and now French based athlete and filmmaker. He talks us through his journey from working in the tourism industry to becoming one of the most talented photographers and videographers in this fast moving trail and ultra running world. He shares his insights of how this industry is changing…

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E25: Western States Recap (Athletes, Trends, Numbers), UT Singapore, Marathon Du Mont Blanc 56:42

2M ago56:42

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In this week’s episode Ned and Markus dive into the Western States Race. They discuss business trends, key sponsors, guerilla marketing techniques and how the US and Asia are starting to connect more. They also break down the times of the female and male race, the fun facts, and the latest revenue and cost numbers of Western States. In the last par…

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#332) Overcoming 2024 Job Market Challenges: Layoffs, Tough Competition Possible Recession? 19:14

1M ago19:14

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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our mission is not just to help you land your dream job but to empower you to live your best professional life! I’m Chris Villanueva, CEO and Co-Founder of Let’s Eat, Grandma. In this episode, we dive into the pressing issues of today’s job market and provide actionable tips to help yo…

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E24: Western States 2024, Founding of Kailas, Financial Comparison of Salomon / Merrell / Hoka / On 56:29

2M ago56:29

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Ned and Markus are going through the latest news in the world of trail running. Lazarus Lake has stopped his adventure to cross America, the Sky Race series saw some African runners win and Southeast Asia had its first Trail Running Cup. Plus, a deep dive into the male and female runners who are going to compete at Western States this weekend. Also…

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Season Five: Scott Beattie, cocktail pioneer and bar consultant at Watershed 27:19

2M ago27:19

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We welcome Scott Beattie, the author of 2008’s “Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus” and is the man behind the bar programs at Barndiva, Goose and Gander, Spoonbar, Meadowood, and Hog Island in San Francisco, and now Watershed in Mill Valley.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Scott Beattie

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E23: Kris Van De Velde (Asia Trail Master), Asian Trail Trends, China Spotlight 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

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Kris Van de Velde is the founder of Asia Trail Master, the number one event series of trail running in Asia. Now coming to its 10th edition, Kris and Asia Trail Master have been instrumental in building up the community in Asia. He joins us on the show to share insights of the last 10 years, how runner’s interests and races are changing and which c…

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#331) The Truth About Career Change [Updated for 2024] 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Join Matt Villanueva, Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, as he attempts to demystify aspects of the job market, one by one, in his second installment of "Matt's Coffee Thoughts." Grab your Chai Latte or Red Bull and prepare to learn: Fact vs. Fiction: Separating what's really going on with professionals vs. the folklore being perpetuated online. The…

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E22: Comrades Marathon, Kilian’s Input on Ageing, Ned’s & Markus’ Life Lessons 52:13

3M ago52:13

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A very personal episode where Ned and Markus share their lessons that they acquired through running and how they applied them to their business ventures over the years. Valuable insights in how to connect two different worlds into one and keep learning throughout life. Fantastic points to keep getting better in everything you do and never stopping …

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E21: Tioman Ultra, UK & VN Backyards, Spring Energy Update, Brand Squiz 52:00

3M ago52:00

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A highly energetic episode covering the latest news in the ultra and trail community. Hau Ha winning Tioman Ultra in an extraordinary effort, Suffolk Backyard is still happening and the Vietnam Backyard took place over the weekend. Discussing the latest news of the Spring Energy Gel scandal, how it is changing the view in the community of influence…

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#330) Your Finest Hour: How to Nail 5 Top Interview Questions | Sam Owens 38:16

2M ago38:16

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In my opinion, job seekers are far too confident when it comes to their ability to interview. The reality is that most folks are just average at interviewing. However, for you, the career warriors aiming for the top positions, I’m calling you to be the best interviewee you can be. Just to start out some things, here are some fun facts about the job…

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E20: Ewegene Tan (Ironman acquires MMTF), Zegema & Kilian, Natalie Dau 53:42

3M ago53:42

53:42

Special guest Ewegene Tan is returning back to the show to share the exciting news of Ironman Asia / UTMB Group acquiring his race ‘Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival’. He digs into the last 2.5 years of due diligence, into what it means for the Malaysian community and what is/is not going to change for his upcoming race, now called Malaysia Ultra Tr…

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Can the Ineos Grenadiers threaten the big four at the Tour de France? 38:48

3M ago38:48

38:48

The Critérium du Dauphiné starts on Sunday and the Tour de Suisse takes place soon after, and both races are clear indicators that the Tour de France is now just weeks away. Top of the menu in July, of course, will be the much-hyped and long-awaited clash between the big four – Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič. But…

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Tadej Pogačar's Giro win and what it augurs for the Tour de France 41:06

3M ago41:06

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In the end, the biggest obstacles to a Tadej Pogačar victory in the Giro d'Italia were a few over-excited fans giving him an unwelcome push on Monte Grappa. The Slovenian now says that he will chill, and then come back for the kill, only this time at the Tour de France... In the wake of Pogačar's six stage wins that carried him to the largest winni…

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E19: Guim Valls (MUDE Sports Running Team, Hau Ha), Spring Energy, TrailCon 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

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Special guest Guim joins us to share more about the founding of MUDE Sports, scaling it from Vietnam to the world, MUDE’s philosophy to be eco-friendly and not fast fashion, MUDE’s running team, his story of discovering Vietnam’s top talent Hau Ha, plans for Hau in 2024/25 and where he thinks the sport is going. In the news section we cover Spring …

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Tours of Britain saved, Sam Bennett targets the Tour 35:33

3M ago35:33

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After months of uncertainty, British Cycling have the money, the title partner and the race director: now they also have the races. Incredibly, the Tours of Britain have been saved, thanks to a five-year sponsorship deal with Lloyds Bank that is believed to be in the region of £20 million. We hear from British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton as he tells the…

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Greg LeMond: Pogačar will be faster and better at the Tour de France 35:26

3M ago35:26

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We’re only 15 days into the 2024 Giro d’Italia, and already Tadej Pogačar has the race in his pocket. He leads second-placed Geraint Thomas by almost seven minutes. Before the Giro began, he had already won Strade Bianche, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Volta a Catalunya. Soon he will be turning his sights to the Tour de France. Is he going to win ev…

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#329) 5 Creative Ways to Get Your Resume to Stand Out More 13:36

3M ago13:36

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Welcome to the Let’s Eat, Grandma Career Warrior Podcast, where our mission is not just to help you land your dream job but to empower you to live your best professional life! In this episode, Chris, the founder and CEO of Let’s Eat, Grandma, shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you revolutionize your resume and stand out in today’…

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E18: JP Alipio (OG Philippines Trail Running, Cordillera Mountain Ultra), Sufiya Sufi World Record, Transvulcania, Cocodona 250 54:02

4M ago54:02

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Special guest JP Alipio is the founder of Cordillera Mountain Race and Cordillera Ultra Challenge in the Philippines, an ultra runner himself and one of the key people in the Philippines’ trail and ultra ecosystem. He is shedding light on how the trail community came about, the founding of his races and the Philippines National Trail Running Team a…

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Why can't 2024's most successful team find a bike sponsor? 38:57

4M ago38:57

38:57

Road racing’s not just about the biggest races, the biggest names and the biggest teams. While the Giro d’Italia continues and hogs most of the headlines, there's plenty of quality racing going on elsewhere, just with a lesser profile and often less funding too. This leads us to the question: why can’t Britain’s most talented young team get a bike …

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Akira Schmid | ICEBREAKERS 5:54

4M ago5:54

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Akira Schmid | ICEBREAKERS by New Jersey DevilsBy New Jersey Devils

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How Tadej Pogačar could still be beaten at the Giro d'Italia 34:28

4M ago34:28

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Tadej Pogačar has a convincing lead in the Giro d’Italia as the race pauses for the first rest day. With nine stages completed he's already won three stages and could easily have bagged five. Imperious on every terrain, he's even turned his hand to providing a devastatingly strong lead-out for his UAE team's sprinter, Juan Sebastián Molano. He's ra…

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Will Jonas Vingegaard defend his Tour de France title? 35:27

4M ago35:27

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Defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is talking up his chances of being at the Grand Départ of this year’s race in Florence on 29 June after the crash at Itzulia Basque Country that left him with serious injuries and complicated his Tour preparations hugely. But will he make it? And if he does, will he be in good enough shape to chall…

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E17: Ned’s 100M+5K run, Amazean by UTMB, Dead Cow Gully, Lazcon, Cocodona 250 55:18

4M ago55:18

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Markus’ and Ned’s passion for track Tuesdays, Ned’s insights from his 100M+5K run, going through the results of the Amazean Jungle Thailand by UTMB race (Hau Ha, Vanja, Sange Sherpa, Nhon Do), Sam Harvey winning the Dead Cow Gully but missing the world record, Lazcon update, Cocodona 250 live race update and Hoka replacing Dacia as the main sponsor…

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He’s in pink, so what's Tadej Pogačar's next move at the Giro? 36:11

4M ago36:11

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Just three days into the Giro d’Italia and, after Tadej Pogacar’s sterling work over the opening weekend, it’s already a done deal, isn't it? No, of course it isn’t. Yes, the Slovenian has the pink jersey and has made a great start, but there's still plenty of racing to come and work to be done, according to Stephen Roche, who knows better than alm…

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#328) Decoding Job Market Realities: Matt's Coffee Thoughts Episode 1 23:05

3M ago23:05

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Join Matt Villanueva, Co-Founder of Let's Eat, Grandma, as he demystifies the job market in "Matt's Coffee Thoughts." Grab your favorite mug of *energizing beverage* and listen along as you join Matt on a journey of discovery and growth as job seekers. In this inaugural episode, Matt delves into: The Pitfalls of Job Statistics: Learn why stats can …

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E16: Mt Fuji 100, Canyon by UTMB, GTWS, WALMSLEY Review, Hoka Financial Dig 57:17

4M ago57:17

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Lots of news to cover this week. Courtney crushing it at Mt Fuji 100, Golden Trail World Series moving to China, Katie Schide winning Canyon Endurance by UTMB and a harsh review of the WALMSLEY ‘documentary’ (aka Hoka & Wahoo advertisement). Followed by a quick financial analysis of the Hoka sales and covering the insane application number for the …

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Season Five: Chef Heidi Krahling of Insalata's and the SOUPer Food Kitchen, Part Two 23:13

4M ago23:13

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We welcome back Chef Heidi Krahling to talk about keeping hospitality part of the Hospitality Industry.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Heidi Krahling

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Giro d'Italia preview: Can Geraint Thomas deny Tadej Pogačar the title? 42:30

4M ago42:30

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With the Giro d'Italia starting in Turin on Saturday, we turn most of our new episode over to a preview of the corsa rosa and ask the question: can Geraint Thomas — or in fact anyone — outfox the flying Tadej Pogačar? We start with an extended interview with Geraint Thomas, beaten on the final weekend last year by Primož Roglič, who took the title …

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John Marino | ICEBREAKERS 3:33

4M ago3:33

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Get to know John Marino a little bit better in this edition of Icebreakers!By New Jersey Devils

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Luke Hughes | ICEBREAKERS 4:22

4M ago4:22

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Get to know Luke Hughes a little better off the ice as he sits down with Matt Loughlin in this edition of Icebreakers!By New Jersey Devils

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E15: Jeri Chua (The Singapore Ultra Athlete, Singapore Community, Asia Trends, New Ultra Fashion Styles), London Marathon 1:01:32

4M ago1:01:32

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Meet Jeri Chua, Singapore’s first female that qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona and one of the most accomplished ultra athletes from Singapore. She is the owner of the Red Dot Running Company and a key figure in the Singapore trail/ultra community. Jeri shares her insights on: - why Singapore’s community is special - how demogra…

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Why is Lotte Kopecky skipping the Tour and has women’s racing now reaching a financial tipping point? 37:23

4M ago37:23

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The spring Classics are over and the Grand Tours are looming, starting with the Vuelta Femenina, which kicks off this weekend. But before we get into the Vuelta Femenina and ask if Demi Vollering can win for the first time this season, there’s another huge women’s story in town: that of world champion Lotte Kopecky deciding to bypass the Tour de Fr…