Best Ben Bowers Podcasts (2024)

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Season 7 Episode 38: NL Rookie of the Year Race, Brock Bowers, and Sinking Seattle 29:02

1h ago29:02

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We discuss the NL Rookie of the Year race, Paul Skenes vs Jackson Merrill, the sinking Seattle Mariners, the firing of Scott Servais, Brock Bowers, Brock Bowers’ impact on the Las Vegas Raiders, Gardner Minshew vs Daniel Jones, the NFL Rookie Class and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to subscribe and follow us …

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Insider trading allegations 24:39

2h ago24:39

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A Montel News investigation has aired claims of insider trading in Germany’s power market. Signals received by some to help balance the grid are allegedly being used to front-run prices for same-day delivery. We’ve spoken to traders who claim this is an open secret worth millions of euros. Listen to a discussion with the reporter who broke the stor…

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Season 7 Episode 39: College Football 12 Team Playoff, Oregon Ducks, & #5 Seed Advantage 32:45

1h ago32:45

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We discuss Week 1 of College Football, the new 12 Team College Football Playoff, the Oregon Ducks, Clemson vs Georgia game in Atlanta, Coach Prime, University of Colorado Football, how many teams from the SEC will make the playoffs, the new look Big 10, Ohio State vs Oregon on October 12th, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.c…

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Skip Novak // Wisdom From 50 Years Afloat 1:19:03

19m ago1:19:03

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Skip Novak returns to the podcast to talk about his new book Skip Novak On Sailing: Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat. There's not much Skip hasn't done in his remarkable sailing career, including 4 Whitbread races, a 5th round-the-world race on a maxi catamaran, and of course pioneering expedition sailing in Tierra del Fuego, Cape Horn and Anta…

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Critique Yourself More: The Secret to Getting Better Results w/ Ronnie Doss 42:57

1d ago42:57

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Whether we like what’s happening in the industry or not, we have to learn how to embrace change. Turbulent and uncertain times aren’t as difficult if we can adapt quickly. It allows us to get into movement and momentum a lot quicker and that sets us up for success. When it comes to embracing change, there’s one formula that can guide us. Intention …

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Guarantees of origin: Green or greenwashing? 30:56

3d ago30:56

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The guarantees of origin (GO) market is complex and opaque. Listen to a discussion that unpicks the complexity, simplifies the jargon and lays bare the controversies in the market. With big tech looking to source more and more green energy, how can the market – projected to be worth EUR 4bn by 2030 – increase its credibility and boost liquidity? An…

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Lydia Mullan // Seamanship & the Sinking of Alliance 1:23:42

7d ago1:23:42

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Lydia Mullan is a sailor, journalist, and on board reporter. She is the managing editor at Sail Magazine and was the social media manger behind Cole Brauer’s recent Global Solo Challenge campaign. She was aboard the vessel Alliance in this year’s Newport-Bermuda race when they struck an object and had to abandon ship in the Gulf Stream. In this epi…

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The Most Important Skill Agents Need to Have Right Now w/ Debbie De Grote 22:39

9d ago22:39

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One of the key skills of a great salesperson is negotiation, but for the last decade, real estate agents could get away with no having it. Deals were so easy to put together, we didn’t have to fine tune our persuasion and communication abilities. Many agents have never had to do deep negotiation. Even veteran agents who came up in tougher markets n…

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Germany’s (over)ambitious green H2 plan 25:42

12d ago25:42

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Germany plans to massively increase imports of hydrogen and its derivative products such as ammonia and methanol over the next five years but are the targets unrealistic and how green is the fuel? Listen to a discussion on what “hydrogen ready” could mean for infrastructure such as pipelines and power plants, the immense costs involved and the time…

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Season 7 Episode 37: NL West Race, Shohei 50 / 50, & Brandon Aiyuk Trade? 24:18

4h ago24:18

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We discuss the NL West, the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks being the hottest teams in baseball, if the Dodgers can hold on, Shohei Ohtani’s 50 / 50 chances, the fate of the Seattle Mariners, the 2024 NFL Rookie Class, Jayden Daniels vs Caleb Williams vs Bo Nix, whether the 49ers should sign or trade Brandon Aiyuk, and more. Got feedback?…

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Pam Wall & Peter Grimm // A Lifetime of Memories 1:12:58

14d ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Friend of the podcast Pam Wall & our own Laura Parent do an ON THE WIND takeover this week to interview sailmaker and America's Cup sailor Peter Grimm! On an impromptu afternoon in Pam's living room, stories started flying and Pam said 'get the mics!' and this entertaining and charming episode was born! Big shout out to Pam & Laura for literally ru…

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Why It’s Hard to Run a Real Estate Business in 2024 w/ Frank Klesitz 45:11

1d ago45:11

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Selling real estate in 2024 isn’t at all what it was between 2010 and 2022, and a lot of agents are feeling the squeeze. Most of us built and ran our businesses in low interest rate environments, so this market is completely unfamiliar to us. Running a real estate team is a lot more stressful than it used to be. Deals are harder to put together, we…

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Curbs to French power exports 29:14

12d ago29:14

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Cuts to French electricity exports began earlier this year and will continue into the autumn. Listen to a discussion on why grid operator RTE impose the export limits and the reaction from inside France and the wider market? The TSO said the cuts are likely to continue into the autumn amid ample supply from renewables and nuclear and dwindling dema…

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Season 7 Episode 36: Gold Medals, 400m Hurdles, & Brandon Aiyuk Trade 27:53

5d ago27:53

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We discuss the Summer Olympics, the Women's Soccer Gold Medal Game, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone vs Femke Bol in the 400 meter hurdles, the Seattle Seahawks, can Jim Harbaugh get the Los Angeles Chargers to .500, Cooper Kupp’s health, whether the 49ers should sign or trade Brandon Aiyuk, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don…

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Nikki Henderson // 59º North Offshore Racing 48:25

21d ago48:25

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The RORC Caribbean 600 is one of the great offshore ocean races and in February we launched the 59º North offshore racing program with this as our debut event. The Whole Point? To try to open the door of offshore racing wider so that more people like you can get involved. In this episode Nikki has a chat with Alex to reminisce on trials and tribula…

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REPLAY: Unlocking the Secrets of Database Turnover: Expert Insights from Bob Stewart on Why It Matters and Proven Solutions 57:30

26d ago57:30

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Bob Stewart of community evangelist at Place Inc, and Active Rain before that. Bob’s got a cool story - he’s been in and around real estate for many years. He was a pioneer in real estate blogging, and community building, and also understanding how to drive traffic to websites in the days before Google dominated ev…

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Season 7 Episode 35: 100m Sprint, Fastest Man In the World, Padres, & Marlins Money Laundering 33:11

12d ago33:11

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We discuss the Summer Olympics, upcoming Track & Field events, Noah Lyles’ quest for Gold, Noah Lyles vs Usain Bolt, Team USA’s Gold Medal Count, Table Tennis, the Seattle Mariners MLB Trade Deadline acquisitions, the new look San Diego Padres, the Florida Marlins fire sale, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget …

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Paradise Lost #11 1:13:21

13d ago1:13:21

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Andy Schell // 10 Years of 59º North Sailing 1:33:50

22d ago1:33:50

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Andy Schell. We know him, we love him, he's the founder of this very podcast! And of course the co-founder of 59º North Sailing. In this episode, Emma turns the interview table around on Andy to ask him about this past decade of 59º North Sailing. A lot has changed from the early inspirations of starting the business to where Andy sits now, in Swed…

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REPLAY: Think Differently with Brian Gubernick 1:08:13

15d ago1:08:13

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Time is finite but so many of us are just not purposeful with it. People plan how they go to a movie better than they plan their life, the relationships they have. It’s amazing how calculated we are about our movies and vacations but we don’t do the same thing in our personal worlds. Hard work is a key to success but what’s the point if there’s no …

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Paradise Lost #10 1:07:26

18d ago1:07:26

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Season 7 Episode 34: Summer Olympics: Classic Events, Table Tennis, & Olympic Village Thoughts 27:46

20d ago27:46

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We discuss the Summer Olympics, our favorite Olympic events, the newest Olympic Sport - Breaking, Olympic Sprinters vs Heavyweight Boxing Champs, what Olympic events make up the Pentathlon, Table Tennis, Ma Long’s Table Tennis Legacy, what really goes on in the Olympic Village and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forge…

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Aboard BELAFONTE 1:20:15

29d ago1:20:15

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The BELAFONTE is underway on a great, big sailing adventure, and August was lucky enough to meet her and her lovely crew, Julien and Pieter in Bergen. They were on their way North to Svalbard, and the three had many things to talk about. They recently made it to the high Arctic, and are sharing their considerable experiences on @Aboard_Belafonte on…

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Potluck Recruiting: How to Grow Through Community and Leveraged Relationships w/ Chris Bowers 51:12

22d ago51:12

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A lot of people who would be exceptional recruiters don’t do it because it feels like too much of a burden. The idea of building tens or even hundreds of relationships and nurturing them just feels like too much of a logistical nightmare. And it would be…which is why it’s the wrong way to do it. If you had a recruiting strategy that was based in bu…

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Season 7 Episode 33: MLB ASG, Bobby Witt Jr vs Gunnar Henderson, & the surging Diamondbacks 24:20

26d ago24:20

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We discuss the MLB All-star game, the Home Run Derby, the best MLB player under 25, the Seattle Mariners AL West Title Chances, the Arizona Diamondbacks heating up, the reality of the San Francisco Giants, Aaron Rogers’ trip to Egypt, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.ins…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 2 // Ocean Globe Race 1:50:05

1M ago1:50:05

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Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice. In this episode, he tells the story of him joining the Ocean Globe Race last minute at the start in Southampton, and chasing the circumnavigation that escaped him during his Golden Globe Race. -- If you liked this conversa…

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Ian Herbert-Jones, Part 1 // Golden Globe Race 1:59:36

1M ago1:59:36

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Since his On The Wind debut on episode 359 two years ago, Ian Herbert-Jones has raced 28,000 miles and rounded Cape Horn twice! In this episode, he tells the story of his remarkable Golden Globe Race, from the last polishing of his boat at the start in France, to losing her to a storm in the South Atlantic. -- If you liked this conversation you'll …

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Focus on The Billion Dollar Idea and Dump Everything Else w/ Andrew Abernathey 56:13

29d ago56:13

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As driven entrepreneurs and hungry investors, we’re always searching for that big idea or once-in-a-lifetime deal. Then we find ourselves in a bunch of random businesses and investments in a bid to increase the odds of success. More often than not, that only leads to a loss of focus and ultimately, a loss of wealth. What if getting to that billion …

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Season 7 Episode 32: MLB Trade Deadline, MLB Power Rankings, & McDonald's 31:08

1M ago31:08

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We discuss the Seattle Mariners, the Top 5 teams in MLB, the MLB trade deadline, what trades the Los Angeles Dodgers should make, Jurickson Profar, how Mason Miller & Brent Rooker could help a team win a World Series, power rank fast food chains, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram htt…

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Emma Garschagen // From Apprentice to Entrepreneur 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

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Our own Emma Garschagen, co-host of ON THE WIND, former ICEBEAR & FALKEN First Mate and now entrepreneur joins me on todays show to talk about her evolution as a sailor since she joined 59º North. Emma started with us as an apprentice, took over as Chief First Mate for Mia when she was pregnant with Axel and has now gone on to start her own busines…

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What I Learned from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 16:12

1M ago16:12

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This year, for the first time ever, I went to the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting AKA Woodstock for Investors AKA Coachella for Capitalists. Warren Buffett is by far, the world's most successful investor, and I was keen to hear what he had to say about the economy, his investing strategy and his mindset in the wake of the death of his business pa…

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Season 7 Episode 31: NBA Free Agent Frenzy: Winners & Losers 27:16

2M ago27:16

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We discuss NBA Free Agency, Klay Thompson to Dallas, the end to the Warriors dynasty, Paul George to Philadelphia, Oklahoma City, the Clippers & the Lakers striking out in free agency, LeBron’s legacy, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_), TikTok …

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Matt Rutherford // Shootin' the Shit Onboard MARIE THARPE 1:07:38

1M ago1:07:38

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Friend of the podcast and legendary sailor Matt Rutherford returns to the show to shoot the shit aboard his schooner MARIE THARPE. Matt hosted a small gathering of friends in Annapolis back in April aboard his boat, and we got warmed up by getting out the mics and mixing it up at the salon table down below on a rainy, chilly day. Matt was sipping t…

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You Can Be Stupid and Succeed in Real Estate…Here’s Why w/Dave Fanale 48:56

1M ago48:56

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There are a lot of stupid people who have been massively successful in real estate. This isn’t an insult, just the reality of how uncomplicated it can be to build a beautiful business. But if you lack in intelligence, there are a few things you can’t lack if you want to succeed. You can’t be impatient, inconsistent, undisciplined and undetermined. …

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Has Keir’s time come? 32:49

2M ago32:49

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As voters across the UK go to the polls, we take the pulse of the ways a potential Labour government could change the energy landscape. Kier Starmer is committed to a clean power system by 2030, rather than maxing out gas and oil output. Whilst the right-wing Reform looks set to opt for a “burn baby, burn” policy, what are Labours other plans. List…

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Season 7 Episode 30: NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency, & Klay Thompson's Future 27:23

2M ago27:23

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We discuss the NBA Draft, the lack of superstars in this year’s NBA draft, Bronny James to the Lakers, Dalton Knecht to the Lakers, Klay Thompson’s free agency, why Paul George has all the leverage to get MAXED, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_…

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Ben Riehle Returns! Institutional Buyers Aren’t Killing Real Estate, They Can Make You a Killing 47:24

2M ago47:24

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Ever since hedge funds started bundles of single-family homes, institutional investors have been demonized. They’ve been blamed for ruining affordability, taking homes away from innocent consumers and killing real estate entirely. Reality isn’t quite as dramatic - that narrative is drastically overblown. In fact, many real estate professionals are …

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Is it apple pie time today? 32:40

2M ago32:40

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As Europe’s power system becomes ever more decentralised, electricity consumption patterns will need to change, and change fast. Huge daily and within-day price differences will mean ever bigger prices differences for when we choose to do our laundry, charge the car or put on the oven to make apple pie. Listen to a discussion with Michiel Lensink a…

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Season 7 Episode 29: NBA Offseason, Wemby, & Willie Mays 30:17

2M ago30:17

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We discuss the NBA Offseason, Victor Wembanyama, Klay Thompson to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Bronny James to the Lakers, the Best MLB Players of All Time, Willie Mays, the College Men’s World Series, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_), TikTok (h…

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Marketing Lessons From MLMs: Get Rid of the Emotion, Make It About Math w/ Michael Hamburger 51:15

2M ago51:15

51:15

Whatever industry you’re in, marketing is something we all have to worry about. It’s our job to deliver eyeballs to whatever it is we have to offer. The challenge is, the rules of marketing and the platforms that can get us traffic are constantly changing, it’s hard to predict what will work in a few months. What we have to be aware of is that peop…

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Picking winners 30:14

2M ago30:14

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Even for the best power projects, gaining electricity access from grid operators is far from straightforward. Amid an every lengthening queue of applications, how do TSOs decide what projects to approve and which to reject? Is it a choice between electricity hungry data centres generating Tik-Tok videos or AI servers? Listen to a discussion with Ma…

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Season 7 Episode 28: Celtics Sweep, Luca’s Defense, & The Lakers 24:18

3M ago24:18

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It's June 13, 2024 - We discuss the NBA Finals MVP (Jaylen Brown vs Jayson Tatum), the Boston Celtics winning their 18th championship, Luca Dončić’s defensive limitations, the Los Angeles Lakers next Head Coach, Dan Hurley, LeBron James, JJ Redick, the Men’s College World Series, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t fo…

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Scarcity Brain: Why We Do What’s Bad for Us and How to Stop w/ Michael Easter 55:09

2M ago55:09

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There’s a reason people keep gambling even though we know the house always wins. There’s a reason we compulsively open apps on our phone without realizing it. Human beings are prone to falling into the trap of behaviors that feel good in the short term but hurt us in the long-term. It’s the scarcity loop, and some of the ways our world has changed …

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EU elections: Fragmentation and paralysis? 29:34

3M ago29:34

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As 373m Europeans head to the polls – we ask one simple question. Will the rise of the far right across the EU endanger the energy transition? Pollsters are warning a swing right – and left – will fragment the European Parliament and could paralyse decision making. So, will the hard-fought parliamentary consensus for the green shift become fragile …

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Season 7 Episode 27: Jayson Tatum, Caitlin Clark, & NBA Finals Predictions 28:48

3M ago28:48

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It's June 4, 2024 - We discuss the NBA Finals, if Jayson Tatum is disrespected or underappreciated, the Caitlin Clark hate, the WNBA, Luca Doncic’s star power vs the Celtics team philosophy, the keys to the NBA finals, who will win the NBA finals, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram ht…

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The High EQ Agent: How to Use the Most Underestimated Skill in Real Estate w/ Nina Patel 19:14

2M ago19:14

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A real estate transaction isn’t just a financial process, it’s an emotional one too. And we’re not just talking about the emotions of the seller and the buyer on the other side. From loan officers and appraisers to inspectors and other agents, there can be up to 35 people involved in every real estate sale, and all of them have their own emotions. …

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Decarbonising heavy industry 24:47

3M ago24:47

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The green transition will not succeed unless industrial sectors also manage to decarbonise production processes. Sweden has experienced problems with long-term power purchase deals, with many companies facing a very tough financial environment amid price volatility and oversupply. Listen to a discussion on the lessons learnt for Europe and one comp…

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Season 7 Episode 26: NCAA $2B Settlement, NIL, & T Wolves in 7 25:27

3M ago25:27

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It's May 29, 2024 - We discuss the Timberwolves Game 4 win, if Anthony Edwards can come back from an 0-3 deficit, who Adam Silver wants to win, the groundbreaking $2B NCAA Settlement, the Power 5 vs the Mid Major, Football vs Basketball Schools, Universities paying D1 athletes, NIL regulation, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmai…

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Self-Work and Massive Business Growth Go Hand in Hand w/ Lindsay Fricks 35:06

3M ago35:06

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There are two sides to growth, achievement and success - strategies and tactics as well as mindset and self-work. You can know what to do, but not be emotionally, mentally and spiritually prepared for it. This is why the real conduit to business growth is knowing yourself and what makes you tick. The problem is: people tend to camp out on one or th…

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Season 7 Episode 25: Kyrie, Shohei Ohtani, & NIL Money 29:17

3M ago29:17

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It's May 23, 2024 - We discuss Timberwolves vs Mavs, why the Mavs are now the favorites, Kyrie Irving’s big Game 1, what cost the Timberwolves in Game 1, Shohei Ohtani’s offensive explosion, if Shohei will ever pitch again, NIL, Great Osobor’s $2M NIL Deal with UW, changes we’d make to the Transfer Portal, and more. Got feedback? Email us at wstpod…

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