Best Trew Podcasts (2024)

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Guided Meditation 7:24

14d ago7:24

7:24

In this special episode, we present a guided meditation to help you relax. Visit us at www.trewcast.com Theme song: "Bouncy", by Shaun McMullenBy Mike Marsh

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Building a Community to Empower Entrepreneurs through the Highs and Lows of Business with Katie Doherty of Founded Outdoors 47:28

1h ago47:28

47:28

What can freelancers learn from those founding product-based businesses? Katie Doherty is the co-founder of Founded Outdoors, a company dedicated to providing resources, programming, and community for emerging outdoor brands. She is passionate about driving inclusive change through entrepreneurship and combines her experience in the tech start-up w…

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The Grinning Skull 33:19

1h ago33:19

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The Ridde Of The Grinning Skull She led police to the body of her husband, but when she saw the mocking skull they dug up, a second murder came to light. By Frederic O. Schultze Ad Free Safe House Edition Adapted from True Detective Mysteries, V. 7; No. 4; July, 1927 Episode 287 is a first person account from a police reporter who admits to unethic…

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Murder In Broad Day 1:29:02

1h ago1:29:02

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The Lizzie Edition, Part I Episode 166 Ad-Free Safe House Edition True Crime Historian brings you “The Lizzie Edition,” an in-depth look at the murder of Andrew J. Borden and his wife in Fall River, Massachusetts, on August 4, 1892, and the trial of his daughter Lizzie Borden the following June.... Theme music “My Ain Countrie” by Mary Lee Demarest…

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The Ragged Stranger 1:03:41

16m ago1:03:41

1:03:41

The Heinous Crime Of Carl Wanderer Ad-Free Safe House Edition Episode 286 relates one of the most reprehensible double murders we’ve yet to encounter. They’re all reprehensible, but there’s no question that the act of Carl Wanderer was spawned by truly evil intent. More stories of "Pregnicide" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake…

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052: A Nuclear Family: Coming Of Age In Oppenheimer’s Secret City by Ellen Wilder Bradbury-Reid & E. Marshall Wilder 59:28

38m ago59:28

59:28

Ellen Wilder Bradbury-Reid & E. Marshall Wilder discuss and read from A Nuclear Family: Coming Of Age In Oppenheimer’s Secret City (Bradbury-Reid & Wilder, 2023) which recounts their childhood experiences in Los Alamos, by turns normal and extraordinary, as their father worked on the intricacies of the atomic bomb. abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Twitt…

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The Bigamist And Her Murderous Husband 2:25:21

10h ago2:25:21

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Episode 140. Ad-Free Safe House Edition “The Bigamist And Her Murderous Husband: The Sweetwater Double Homicide” is the sordid tale of a love octangle (or something like that) when the suspiciously widowed husband of a girl married five times without a divorce gets fed up from the legal harassment from his wife’s elderly suitor. Culled from the his…

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Two Sordid Ladies 1:06:48

7h ago1:06:48

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Episode 193 exposes two tales, one of lust and passion, one of lust for power. Ad-Free Safe House Edition "She Shot To Kill" is composed of two stories from the 1893 Omaha Daily Bee that tells of a deadly love triangle. There's a great contrast between the first day's coverage and the second. "The Woman In The Wall" comes from the vintage pages of …

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051: The Necessary Beggar by Susan Palwick 48:20

4d ago48:20

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Susan Palwick discusses her novel The Necessary Beggar (Tor, 2005, 2020) in which refugees from another dimension find themselves on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, where they learn to be American and to navigate the country's culture and systems, and also re-learn what it means to be a family. abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Twitter: @it_author Bluesky…

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How Experienced Freelancers Can Get Unstuck from 5 Common Business Challenges 18:26

5d ago18:26

18:26

Sometime around years 2 or 3 of freelancing, you can find yourself facing new challenges, often resulting from all the things you did well when you first launched your business. You hustled, you said YES to everything and everyone, and you made sh*t happen. But now, you probably have plenty of work and clients, but you're not doing the work or livi…

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Bacon On The Table 27:19

6d ago27:19

27:19

The Brutal Murder Of Mayme Sherman A True Crime Short Story by Richard O Jones Ad-Free Safe House Edition One of the factors behind my interest in historical true crime is that my hometown of Hamilton, Ohio, seems to have a particularly rich history of crime--murder in particular, but not just murder. I’ve done several local programs about the safe…

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Mystery at the American Saloon 49:37

21d ago49:37

49:37

The Saga of the Scoundrel Thomas McGehan A true crime short story by Richard O Jones Ad-Free Safe House Edition - Episode 28 takes place on Christmas Eve 1870, when three men attack a local politician with boulders and slungshots, and at least a dozen men scramble for the door while five shots pepper the faro room at the American Saloon in Hamilton…

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How to Blend Art, Community, and Advocacy in a Creative Business with Environmental Artist and Teacher Emma Mary Murray 39:11

20d ago39:11

39:11

Emma Mary Murray (she/her) works as an environmental artist and teacher. She creates slow-crafted heirloom art pieces that honor the landscapes they depict. Her favorite materials include embroidery thread, up-cycled fabrics, and paints. Emma also teaches art workshops for kids and grown-ups, and teaches all subjects part-time at a place-based scho…

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3 Strategic Shifts to Move from Freelancer to Business Owner 19:42

1M ago19:42

19:42

When we consider ourselves business owners instead of simply freelancers, we typically make more empowered choices in our work. I'm sharing three shifts that I've noticed have helped my clients find more agency in the way they run their small creative businesses: Understanding what you're hired to do: leading vs. executing Making time to work on yo…

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Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapters 6 and 7 15:56

1M ago15:56

15:56

Still haven't had time to write a real episode, so once again, it's... Tales Read Extremely Well, by Mike Marsh (an occasional feature of TREW) Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne Chapters 6 and 7 Read the book at https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/103/pg103-images.html Visit us at www.trewcast.com Theme song: "Bouncy", by Shaun McMullen…

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Rocky and Vic: Highway to Hell Yes Fest | Chris Trew 28:57

1M ago28:57

28:57

Message Us www.hellyesfest.com In this exclusive interview, Rocky and Vic sit down with Hell Yes Fest’s creator and mastermind, Chris Trew, to talk about building a New Orleans comedy scene, the art of improv, and what makes Hell Yes Fest such a unique experience. Chris shares insights into his vision, the festival’s distinctive vibe, and how it’s …

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Influence This | Episode 20: Montana Bandits 46:12

2M ago46:12

46:12

The Montana Bandits, a ski movie production company based in Bozeman, believe the ski industry is taking itself far too seriously. Their films serve as a reminder that the essence of skiing is simple: it's all about having fun. This episode highlights some of the Bandits' best and worst moments as they gear up for another epic ski season in Montana…

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Aligning Work with Personal Values in a Shifting Freelance Industry with Julie Ellison 42:51

2M ago42:51

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Julie Ellison (she/her) is an agriculture, travel & outdoor lifestyle photographer and filmmaker based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Julie has 15 years of storytelling experience, helping commercial and editorial clients engage their communities with photo and video content that has meaning and impact. With guiding principles of sustainability and reg…

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Should You Fire That Client? Here's How to Audit Your Client Roster 22:46

2M ago22:46

22:46

Think of your least favorite client right now. What would it take to make you excited to work with them? Or maybe nothing could? Let's talk about: How to train a client to be a better fit for the ways you like to work. How to approach the potential to expand services with a client. How to professionally fire a client if you're truly ready to part w…

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Influence This | Episode 19: Josh Seckinger 1:01:19

2M ago1:01:19

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Josh Seckinger is running for the Montana House of Representatives, District 62, for the second time. Fifteen years ago, he made the leap to Montana, leaving behind his Florida roots and Wisconsin upbringing. At 23, he settled in the Gallatin Valley and has since taken on a variety of roles, from seismic mapping and food delivery to working for an …

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Bonus Episode: I Can Do Anything 42:11

2M ago42:11

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Message Us In this episode of This Is Hard, Vic takes the reins solo while Rocky is on vacation. Vic reflects on the recent interview with New Orleans artist Terrance Osborne and how the conversation came to be. He also opens up about the challenges of fatherhood and balancing life's responsibilities. With his usual humor and introspective style, V…

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Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapters 4 and 5 14:24

2M ago14:24

14:24

I've been too busy to write, so it's another... Tales Read Extremely Well, by Mike Marsh (an occasional feature of TREW) Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne Chapters 4 and 5 Read the book at https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/103/pg103-images.html Visit us at www.trewcast.com Theme song: "Bouncy", by Shaun McMullen…

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How Product-Based Small Businesses Work with Creative Freelancers with CEO of TREW Gear Chris Pew 53:50

3M ago53:50

53:50

Chris Pew (he/him) is a co-founder and the CEO of snowsports apparel company TREW Gear. In addition to the CEO responsibilities of a small business, Chris is also in charge of designing, developing, and sourcing their apparel and accessories. TREW Gear is known for their backcountry oriented skiing and snowboarding bibs, and to my knowledge is one …

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Colors of New Orleans: Terrance Osborne 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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Message Us In this exclusive episode of This Is Hard, we sit down with New Orleans' own Terrance Osborne. From falling in love with art at a young age to balancing a full time job while pursuing his passion, we explore Terrance’s journey to owning his own gallery in Uptown. He also shares how he keeps his creative spark alive, offering unique insig…

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How to Build Trust So a Client Will Hire You 12:54

3M ago12:54

12:54

Freelancers ask me all the time: How do I land new clients? We could chat about that all day, but one thing is true for all freelancers: We need to understand the Client Acquisition Cycle. On this episode, I share about: How trust is a top factor in whether or not you'll get hired How long it can really take to go from talking to working together P…

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Gravlox of Vitruvius 10:44

3M ago10:44

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Today we are privileged to have Gravlox of Vitruvius joining us in-studio for our first-ever interview! Much thanks to him for his time. Visit us at www.trewcast.com Theme song: "Bouncy", by Shaun McMullenBy Mike Marsh

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Your Biggest Freelance Finance Questions Answered by Dez Magelssen, CPA 43:41

4M ago43:41

43:41

Dez Magelssen is the founder of Alpine Ridge Accounting, where she helps women-led, service-based business owners get a grip on their finances so they can stress less and enjoy more of what they love. Dez has over a decade of accounting experience and is based in Bozeman, MT, though you can work with her remotely. Dez is also a collaborator on the …

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Using Brand Partnerships and Storytelling for Gender Advocacy in Action Sports with Alex Showerman 38:19

4M ago38:19

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Alex Showerman (she/her) is a professional mountain biker, advocate, producer, event organizer and brand consultant. In June of 2022, Alex was named one of the top 20 most influential people in the outdoor industry by Outside Business Journal. In spring 2024, Alex released her first film, "Coming Home," that touches on the struggle to find your pla…

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Influence This | Episode 18: Jack Price 48:03

4M ago48:03

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Jack Price is a 24-year-old freelance filmmaker, producer and editor from Bozeman, Montana. Jack has been intertwining his love for skiing and filmmaking since his early years of competing in slopestyle events and traveling the world in search of snow. Currently, he serves as the creator and director of Entourage, a Bozeman-based ski crew, and has …

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Around the World in Eighty Days, Chapters 2 and 3 23:10

4M ago23:10

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Tales Read Extremely Well, by Mike Marsh (an occasional feature of TREW) Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne Chapters 2 and 3 Read the book at https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/103/pg103-images.html Visit us at www.trewcast.com Theme song: "Bouncy", by Shaun McMullenBy Mike Marsh

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050: Rants From The Hill by Michael P. Branch 46:10

4M ago46:10

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Michael P. Branch discusses and reads from Rants From The Hill (Roost Books, 2017), a collection of essays about (to borrow from the book’s subtitle) packrats, bobcats, wildfires, curmudgeons, a drunken Mary Kay Lady & other encounters with the wild in Nevada’s high desert. https://michaelbranchwriter.com/ abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Twitter: @it_a…

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Charge for Your Value in Creative Work, Not Just Your Time, with Creative Director Cole Heilborn 58:20

5M ago58:20

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Cole Heilborn (he/him) is the Creative Director of film production studio Port Side Productions. His "company of one plus contractors" helps brands in the outdoor and active lifestyle world tell stories that cut through the clutter on the internet and help marketers achieve their goals. Cole is also the host of the Backcountry Marketing Podcast (on…

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049: Cast Out Of Eden: The Untold Story Of John Muir, Indigenous Peoples, And The American Wilderness by Robert Aquinas McNally 46:32

5M ago46:32

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Robert Aquinas McNally discusses and reads from Cast Out Of Eden: The Untold Story Of John Muir, Indigenous Peoples, And The American Wilderness (Bison Books, 2024), a selective biography examining the complex interplay between Muir’s love of the land and his troubling racial biases. https://www.ramcnally.com/ abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Twitter/X:…

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Influence This | Episode 17: Jeff Johnson 1:03:29

5M ago1:03:29

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Jeff Johnson is a renowned filmer, photographer, and writer known for his captivating storytelling and adventurous spirit. Jeff has captured the essence of exploration and adventure through his lens, working on numerous high-profile projects for major brands and publications. His work often delves into themes of nature, travel, and the human experi…

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048: Horse Skull Moon by Robert Miltner 53:27

5M ago53:27

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Robert Miltner discusses and reads from Horse Skull Moon (SurVision Books, 2024), a chapbook of prose poems about landscapes, the passage of time, & our place in the face of such vastness. www.pw.org/directory/writers/robert_miltner www.survisionmagazine.com abookanditsauthor@gmail.com Twitter/X: @it_author Facebook: abookanditsauthor Instagram: a_…

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How to Ensure Right-Fit Clients for your Freelance Business (and Avoid the Bad Ones) 18:33

5M ago18:33

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Not all clients are created equal. When I was a new freelancer, I didn't know any better when it came to selecting work that was a great partnership and would often settle for a paycheck or what "potential" I thought working with a client could give me. In one particularly difficult case, my client would call me every day to check in even though I …

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