Best Ryan McLeod Podcasts (2024)

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Mercedes Lander, Morgan Lander, and Tara McLeod (Kittie) 1:25:53

2d ago1:25:53

1:25:53

Doc welcomes Mercedes, Morgan, and Tara from the band Kittie to the show. This episode features the songs "Systemic" by Fear of Water featuring Aaron Nordstrom and "Eyes Wide Open" by Kittie. Follow Mercedes on Instagram @mercedesdrums and Twitter @love_instereo Follow Morgan on Instagram @dialMformorgan and Twitter @morgankittie Follow Tara on Ins…

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Ep 152 - Laughton Kora - Musician 1:10:33

4d ago1:10:33

1:10:33

Laughton Kora, a musician and artist, shares his perspective on creativity, learning, and the music industry in a conversation with Jay Carter. They discuss their random meeting on a plane, their shared love for golf and music, and the importance of process and collaboration in creative endeavors. Laughton reflects on his early musical training and…

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How To Be Successful In Music in 2024 with Ryan J. Downey, Eric German, and Mike Mowery 2:16:13

8d ago2:16:13

2:16:13

In the 4th installment in the "Symposium" series, Doc welcomes back Ryan J. Downey (Journalist Speak N Destroy Podcast), Eric German (Entertainment Lawyer), and Mike Mowery (Artist Manager) to the show to answer the question, "What does it take to make it in the world or rock and metal in 2024?" This episode features the songs "The Ride" by Centers…

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Adam Leader (In Search Of Sun, Filmmaker) 1:39:13

13d ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Doc welcomes In Search Of Sun vocalist and independent filmmaker, Adam Leader, to the show. This episode features the songs "One Day" by Defected and "Lemon Amigos" by In Search Of Sun. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamLeaderOfficial Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor Defected at https://www.instagram…

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Mircea Gabriel Eftemie (Mnemic) 1:56:56

17d ago1:56:56

1:56:56

Doc welcomes Mircea Gabriel Eftemie, guitarist and founding member of Danish metal band, Mnemic, to the show. This episode features the songs "Here Comes The Rain Again" by Logical Terror and "Meaningless" by Mnemic. Follow Mircea on Twitter @MirceaGEftemie and Instagram @MirceaEftemie Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out …

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AJ Rebollo (Issues, Bad Wolves) 2:24:47

29d ago2:24:47

2:24:47

Doc welcomes former Issues and current Bad Wolves guitarist, AJ Rebollo to the show. This episode features the songs "Let Me Bleed" by West Creek, "Hopeless" by Silent Season, and "Since I Lost You" by Issues. Follow AJ on Twitter and Instagram @AJBends Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's sponsor West Creek…

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Ep 151 - Darren Shand - All Blacks Manager 1:37:38

1M ago1:37:38

1:37:38

This week I am joined by Darren Shand who discusses his background and journey to becoming the All Blacks manager. He talks about his early days in sports like cricket, hockey, and rafting and shares his transition to working in Canterbury Rugby and eventually taking on the role of All Blacks manager. He highlights the importance of humility and bu…

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Patrick Galante (Ice Nine Kills, Lowist, Night Rider, ex-Affiance) 2:22:39

1M ago2:22:39

2:22:39

Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills drummer, Patrick Galante, to the show. This episode features the songs "Unbound" by By The Thousands, "Vulcan Death" by Titan Metal featuring Lee McKinney, and "Headstone" by Lowist. Follow Patrick on Twitter @PAT_terns and Instagram @PatrickGalante Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this epis…

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Moose Thomas (Kill The Lights, ex-Bullet For My Valentine) 1:18:45

1M ago1:18:45

1:18:45

Doc welcomes former Bullet For My Valentine and current Kill The Lights drummer, Michael "Moose" Thomas to the show. This episode features the songs "Octane" by Nik Nocturnal and Bad Wolves, and "Scapegoat" by Kill The Lights. Follow Moose on Twitter and Instagram @MooseKTL Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts…

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Ep 150 - REPUBLISH - Bill Bestic - S.A.S Soldier, Doctor, Anaesthetist & Helicopter Pilot 2:10:04

2M ago2:10:04

2:10:04

This is a republished episode of one of the most popular episode in the Talking Performance Library, so if you have listened it may be worth another listen to refresh your thinking and if you haven't listened to Bill, then do yourself a favour and buckle in for a great chat. Support the show https://talkingperformancepod.com/…

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Ep 149 - Dr Ian Peek - Coach 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

In this episode I speak with fellow PGA Golf Coach Ian Peek. Ian has recently completed his PhD and while this talk is based around golf, as always, the concepts are transferable across any domain. Ian shares his insights from his doctoral thesis on how the elite players improve their performance by not only focusing on their golf game, but also th…

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Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills, Hawk, ex-This Or The Apocalypse) 2:07:15

2M ago2:07:15

2:07:15

Doc welcomes Ice Nine Kills guitarist and backing vocalist, Ricky Armellino, to the show. This episode features the songs "B1NARY D1V1S10N" by Human Entropy, "Knife" by Bad Wolves, and "Meat & Greet" by Ice Nine Kills. Follow Ricky on Twitter and Instagram @RickyArmellino Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please check out this episode's…

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Ep 148 - David Galbraith - One Day Workshops 38:36

2M ago38:36

38:36

This week I am joined by David Galbraith (DG) as he discusses his upcoming one day work shops and in doing so speaks about understanding fear, the imposter syndrome and applying courage in different areas of life. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, reflection, and the process of courageous growth. Takeaways Living with in…

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Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall (Two Minutes To Late Night) 2:30:03

3M ago2:30:03

2:30:03

Doc welcomes Jordan Olds aka Gwarsenio Hall, host and mastermind of metal comedy show and YouTube channel, Two Minutes To Late Night, to the show. This episode features the songs "Hard Reset" by Conversion Delay and "Blackened" by Two Minutes To Late Night featuring Doc Coyle, Troy Sanders, Jordan Olds, Dan Wilding, and Nate Garrett. Follow Jordan …

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Ep 147 - Best of Rugby 2023 - Wayne Smith, Allan Bunting, David Hill, Harry Curtin 57:04

3M ago57:04

57:04

This episode features conversations with four brilliant coaches - Sir Wayne Smith, Harry Curtin, Allan Bunting, and David Hill. The coaches discuss their approaches, challenges, and the importance of creating a positive and supportive team culture. They emphasize the value of vulnerability, role modeling, and collaboration in coaching. The coaches …

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Ep 146 - Ethan Larsen & Shane McLeod. Hockey Coaches; The Grasshopper and the Master 57:02

4M ago57:02

57:02

This week I tried something new, a young up and coming hockey coach who I have known since he was about 5 reached out for some advice, I gave him my thoughts but I also sought some expert advice from one of the best hockey coaches on the planet, Shane McLeod. The result was a podcast with myself, Ethan Larsen (The grasshopper) and Shane McLeod (The…

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Ep 145 - Ryan Fox, PGA Tour Player 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Summary In this conversation, Ryan Fox discusses his early days in cricket and how it shaped his golf career. He reflects on the influence of his father, All Black Great Grant Fox and his grandfather, Merv Wallace, who played cricket for New Zealand, and his love for competition. Ryan shares his experiences from his friendship with Shane Warne and …

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David Ellefson (Metal Allegiance, ex-Megadeth), Mark Menghi (Joe Satriani), and Alex Skolnick (Testament) 1:38:49

4M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Doc welcomes David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, and Alex Skolnick to the show to discuss all things Metal Allegiance. This episode features the songs "Sever" by Lockjaw and "Bound By Silence" by Metal Allegiance featuring John Bush. Follow David on Instagram @DavidEllefsonBass Follow Mark on Twitter @MarkMenghi and Instagram @MarkMenghi Follow Alex on Tw…

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Ep 144 - David Galbraith (REPUBLISHED EPISODE Ep 31) 1:10:47

4M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

I have been listening back to some old episodes lately and came across this (Ep 31) where I interviewed DG. He has so much to offer and that is why I wanted to start this in the first place, so that I could expose many people to some of his wisdom. He was against it at first... well probably still is but I think this was a really powerful episode a…

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Dreamland - The importance of saying 'no' 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Ruby is the creative director behind Dreamland: happy, nostalgic fun clothing. Known for big bold prints inspired by TV shows and popular culture, in particular her upside down collection inspired by Stranger Things.Ruby takes me through how she started out the label and why travel and people watching are central to her creative process. There’s de…

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Nik Nocturnal (Termina) 1:45:15

5M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

Doc welcomes metalcore YouTuber, Twitch streamer, and guitarist/vocalist/producer of solo music and the band, Termina, to the Ex-Man Podcast. This episode features the songs "Orbweaver" by Dimensions Lost and "Parasocial" by Termina. Follow Nik on Twitter @niknocturnal and Instagram @nik.nocturnal Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Check…

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Ep 143 - Craig Harper - Author, Podcast Host, Legend 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This week i am joined by Craig Harper I bloody loved this chat, Craig has his own podcast called "The You Project" which I highly recommend and has such great content. We covered so much in this episode and I cant wait to talk to him again in the future. I love the way he sees the world, he wrote his famous "12 Fu#king Rules For Success" which you …

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Ep 142 - J.P Nerbun - Executive Coach, Author, Podcast Host 49:49

5M ago49:49

49:49

This week I am joined by J.P Nerbun J.P is an executive coach, culture consultant and author of "The Culture System" and his latest book "The Sports Parent Solution" as well as host of "The Coaching Culture Podcast" J.P has a wealth of knowledge in the coaching space and I thoroughly enjoyed this chat with him. Support the show https://talkingperfo…

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Wes Hauch (Alluvial, ex-Faceless) and Kevin Muller (Alluvial,ex-Suffocation) 1:41:19

5M ago1:41:19

1:41:19

Doc welcomes Aluviall guitarist and vocalist, Wes Hauch, and Kevin Muller to the Ex-Man Podcast. This episode features the song "Fogbelt" by Alluvial. Follow Wes on Twitter and Instagram @WesHauch Follow Kevin on Twitter @ KevMuller Live and Instagram @KevMuller Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this a…

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Ep 141 - Matt Henderson - Fit Club 54:23

5M ago54:23

54:23

This week I am joined by owner of "Fit Club" Matt Henderson. Matt is a "long time, listener first time caller" being one of the OG's back in the day when we did it live. He was one of the best indoor cricket players on the planet and is now doing great work in the fitness space with his holistic approach to training. It was great to have Matt join …

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Ep 140 - Karl Morris - Performance Coach & Podcast Host 53:12

5M ago53:12

53:12

This week I am joined by Karl Morris. Karl is a golf performance coach who works with some of the best players on the planet including kiwi Ryan Fox. Karl has his own podcast which is one of my favourites called The Brain Booster, I would recommend checking it out, even if you don't play golf. Thank you for listening and if you get the chance pleas…

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Ep 139 - Daz Burns - The Good Day Matrix 57:08

6M ago57:08

57:08

This week I am joined by Daz Burns. Daz is entrepreneur and runs The Good Day Matrix which is a platform offering free wellbeing services online and paid-for corporate wellbeing services for organisations in Aotearoa. I really enjoyed chatting with Daz and I am sure you will get a lot out of this chat and I would encourage you to check out there we…

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No Comply - "How many kickflips has that chopping board done?" 1:01:55

6M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

Cat and Andy repurpose old skateboards into beautiful new products. They take me through their labour intensive process from old broken board to shiny new product. The episode is a fascinating insight into how they've learned and developed their woodworking skills from scratch and built the business up at the same time diversifying the product rang…

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Ep 138 - John Mayer - Coach & Podcast Host 1:02:02

6M ago1:02:02

1:02:02

This week I am joined by host of one of my favourite coaching podcasts, Coach Your Brains Out, John Mayer. John has been on a journey in the ecological dynamics space and shares his thinking and insights from a practical standpoint from someone who is learning as he goes. I really enjoyed this podcast and i'm sure you will too. Check out his podcas…

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Tim "Ripper" Owens (KK's Priest, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth, Charred Walls of the Damned) 1:07:03

6M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Doc welcomes legendary vocalist, Tim "Ripper" Owens, to the podcast. This episode features the songs "Die About It" by Bad Wolves and "Strike Of The Viper" by KK's Priest. Follow Tim on Twitter @timripperowens and Instagram @timripperowensofficial Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Listen to more great podcasts like this at soundtalentme…

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Duncan Barton - Learning not to be 'The Best Designer in the World' 1:07:58

6M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Graphic designer, Duncan Barton takes me through his design process, position on current trends and how he's developed a career around the things he loves. "At university they taught you to be 'the best designer in the world' not a jobbing designer"Probably my favourite quote from the episode. You're just not taught all the day to day nitty gritty …

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Jason Hook (Flat Black, ex-Five Finger Death Punch, ex-Alice Cooper) 1:34:59

6M ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Doc welcomes former Five Finger Death Punch guitarist, Jason Hook, to the show to talk about his new band, Flat Black. This episode features the songs "Corroded" by Chasing Yesterday and "It's Your Lack of Respect" by Flat Black. Follow Jason on Twitter @jasonhook03 and Instagram @jasonhook Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please suppo…

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Josh Middleton (Sylosis, ex-Architects) 1:45:38

7M ago1:45:38

1:45:38

Doc welcomes former Architects guitarist and current Sylosis frontman, Josh Middleton to the show. This episode features the songs "Dig Your Own Grave" by Recurrence, and "Pariahs" by Sylosis. Follow Josh on Twitter and Instagram @JoshSylosis Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support our sponsor Recurrence at https://www.recurren…

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Chris Hunt - Creativity as a route to a new world 1:16:28

7M ago1:16:28

1:16:28

With over 20 years experience in the fashion textiles industry Chris has a really varied and interesting career path. His journey starts from a really dark and troublesome place: at school during Section 28. Chris hasn't done many interviews and I feel privileged he was trusting enough to come on the podcast and share his journey. When I set up the…

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Katie Murrie - Let's be more human, step back & ask more questions 53:07

7M ago53:07

53:07

A lead consultant at the Service Design Academy, Katie says that she fell into Service Design after doing a masters in leadership and innovation. We have a really interesting discussion around whether Katie sees herself as a designer and the complexity around design terminology. This also leads onto a topic I'd like to explore further run the futur…

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The Ex-Man Returns! Doc Answers Your Questions 1:42:55

7M ago1:42:55

1:42:55

After 5 months of touring with Ice Nine Kills opening for Metallica, and an almost 2-moth hiatus from the pod, Doc is back answering your questions and explaining what the hell has been going on with him all year. This episode features the songs "Legends Never Die" by Bad Wolves and "Drain" by Lions at the Gate. Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter …

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Ep 137 - Ian Foster All Blacks Coach (RE PUBLISHED EPISODE) 58:38

7M ago58:38

58:38

This podcast was originally recorded in 2021 when David Galbraith and I used to Co-Host the Pod live on Facebook every Monday night. I really enjoyed going back and listening to this (Apart from listening to myself, I think I was pretty nervous that night!) and listening to how Ian saw his role as a coach and I am not surprised the players all got …

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Alastair Low - From Kickstarters to Creative Baths 1:10:01

7M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

After a successful kickstarter campaign Alastair decided to start Lowtek Games a studio focused on creating games and tools to help dyslexic players enjoy video games more. It was at primary school that Alastair got an early diagnosis of dyslexia creating real difficulty with reading. As text to speech technology became more readily available and w…

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Muckle Studios - When a psychologist met a designer 1:24:45

8M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Design researcher Stephanie Crowe and Design Generalist Kevin Sinclair met and decided their love in discussing the failings of design in the world around them was enough to start Muckle Studios. They take me through a journey of how they built a partnership based upon the crossovers in their skillsets and also what they could learn from each other…

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Ep 136 - Dr Ihirangi Heke - 58:12

8M ago58:12

58:12

This week I am joined by Dr Ihirangi (Ihi) Heke Ihi is an honorary research fellow to the University of Auckland and has been working with Johns Hopkins University to conduct a study using traditional indigenous health approaches alongside Systems Dynamics. Ihi is also working with Washington University in the development of training programmes exc…

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Ep 135 - Ed Coughlan - Skill Acquisition 1:34:24

8M ago1:34:24

1:34:24

My guest this week is Ed Coughlan who is a senior lecturer at Munster Institute of Technology and is a wealth of knowledge in the space of Skill Acquisition. I love talking to Ed, he is such a great thinker and so generous with his time. We cover all sorts of topics here from the mindset of learners right through to trying to fix my dads putting! I…

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Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth, ex-Cacophony) 1:23:10

9M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

Doc welcomes former Megadeth guitarist, Marty Friedman, to the show. This episode features the song "Misery Loves You" by Beneath The Hollow, "Bad Friend" by Bad Wolves, and "Makenaide" by Marty Friedman. Follow Marty on Twitter @marty_friedman and Instagram @martyfriedman Follow Doc on Instagram and Twitter @DocCoyle Please support our sponsor Ben…

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Ep 134 - David Hill - Chiefs Assistant Coach 1:12:10

9M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

This week I am joined by Chiefs Assistant Coach David Hill. I am lucky enough to call Hilly a friend and catch up with him frequently in Tauranga over a couple of short blacks. Hilly was an accomplished player, playing mainly for Waikato and The Chiefs as well as a brief stint with the All Blacks and is proving to be a formidable coach. I hope you …

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Ep 133 - Rachel Vickery - Performance Coach (Part 2) 1:04:05

9M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

My guest this week is Rachel Vickery and this is part 2 of my chat with her. Rachel competed in the commonwealth games representing NZ in Gymnastics And is now a performance coach helping high performing teams and athletes the world over. She can walk the walk and like so many coaches has been on a journey trying to uncover how to help others. Now …

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M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold) 2:47:25

9M ago2:47:25

2:47:25

Doc welcomes Avenged Sevenfold lead vocalist, M. Shadows, to the show and they talk about what the band has been up to for the last 7 years, the reaction to the lead single "Nobody", the raw and vulnerable approach they took to the production of Life Is But A Dream, what scenes the band most connect to as far as its evolution, how the band dealt wi…

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Ep 132 - Rachel Vickery - Performance Coach (Part 1) 1:01:39

10M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

My guest this week is Rachel Vickery Rachel competed in the commonwealth games representing NZ in Gymnastics And is now a performance coach helping high performing teams and athletes the world over. She can walk the walk and like so many coaches has been on a journey trying to uncover how to help others. Now I used to get nervous on the first tee b…

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Ep 131 - Mike Hesson - Cricket Coach 1:07:51

10M ago1:07:51

1:07:51

This week I am joined by one of the best coaches in NZ, Mike Hesson. Mike has had an impressive career coaching Argentina, Kenya, Otago, New Zealand and most recently in the IPL, and having success in most environments. He took over the NZ team when they were ranked 8th in the world and achieved huge success not only at the 2015 world cup but in ma…

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Ep 130 - Hugh McCutcheon - Volleyball Coach, Author, Kiwi 58:27

10M ago58:27

58:27

This week I am joined by Volleyball Coaching Legend and now Author Hugh McCutcheon. Hugh played for NZ in Volleyball at both Junior and Senior level before heading to the States to play college Volleyball. He has become a celebrated coach not only at University level but also international level where he coached the US Men's and Women's teams to Go…

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Ep 129 - Jock Paget - General Manager High Performance at Equestrian Sports NZ (Part 2) 30:31

11M ago30:31

30:31

This week is part 2 of my chat with Jonathan "Jock" Paget Jock is a New Zealand equestrian rider who won a bronze medal in Team eventing at the 2012 Summer Olympics. In 2013 he became only the second rider to win the Badminton Horse Trials on debut after fellow New Zealander Mark Todd. He is now general manager of High Performance at Equestrian Spo…

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Ben Weinman (ex-Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicidal Tendencies, Giraffe Tonge Orchestra) 1:58:05

11M ago1:58:05

1:58:05

Doc welcomes former The Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist/founder and current Suicidal Tendencies guitarist, Ben Weinman, back to the show to talk about Ben's new Soundfly educational course on the business of independent art, how his experience with Dillinger gave him a foundation of knowledge, and how he has balanced a family life, music, and touri…

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