Best World Xp Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 173 - Jared Valdes (Footballer) 54:44

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In this episode, we discuss sports psychology, sports leadership, being a captain, and mental prep for competition! If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Jared Valdes, originally born in Ohio, moved to northern Virginia at a young age. Playi…

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Episode 122: Sheldon Nicolle 1:16:20

2h ago1:16:20

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We're back in Texas again for this episode with former NAFA president, Sheldon Nicolle. While at the Texas Hawking Assocation meet earlier this year, Sheldon discussed what his service as NAFA president was like, initially spending his early years in South Africa before relocating to the United States, and different ways falconers can contribute ba…

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Craig O'Brien | Aerial Cinematographer (Replay) 1:08:05

6h ago1:08:05

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Send Us Feedback via Text Craig O'Brien has accomplished so much that often his title as a 5-time US National Champion and 3-time World Champion is overlooked! This oversight only happens because of the glowing items on his resumé which includes filming the epic skydiving scenes in Iron Man, Iron Man 3, Kingsman, Godzilla, Point Break, the Hangover…

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Episode 121: Jim Ince 1:30:20

2d ago1:30:20

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While at the Archives of Falconry Spring Rendezvous, I had to pleasure of meeting this episode's guest, Jim Ince. I was bummed earlier this year to not get to meet Jim at the Texas Hawking Association meet, since I had heard great things about him not only as a falconer, but also as a bell and hood maker. Jim is another falconer that has been at it…

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Episode 172 - Dr. Chris Nirschl (Immunologist, Author, Regular) 1:02:36

3d ago1:02:36

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In this episode, we discuss the Dave Smith @PartOfTheProblem Chris Cuomo debate on @VALUETAINMENT , our predictions for the first presidential debate (see if they came true!) and more!! If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support A cancer immunolo…

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Doug Smith: DZO, Chicagoland Skydiving Center 1:02:37

3d ago1:02:37

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Send Us Feedback via Text Doug Smith has been in the sport of skydiving for 30 years and is renowned for creating one of the world's most beautiful dropzones - Chicagoland Skydiving Center. In 2011, CSC transitioned from Hinckley, Illinois, to a state-of-the-art 20,000-square-foot facility in nearby Rochelle. This impressive center features a resta…

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Episode 120: Santiago Camarena 1:05:19

9d ago1:05:19

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This episode was another that was recorded while at the joint NAFA/IAF meet in Kearney, Nebraska. Santiago was one of the many international falconers who was able to come to the meet, and in between meet functions, he was able to discuss some of the different aspects of falconry in Spain, as well as talk about conservation and other important topi…

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Episode 171 - Nick Barahona (Foodie, Footballer, Content Creator) 1:30:20

9d ago1:30:20

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Nick's Social Media: https://linktr.ee/nxreview Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxreview/ Nicholas Barahona, a 23 year old passionate footballer, content creator, podcast host, freelance writ…

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Sara Curtis - World Record Skydiver & Organizer 1:14:19

10d ago1:14:19

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Send Us Feedback via Text Sara Curtis is our guest today, and her resumé reads like a thrilling adventure novel. She’s a stuntwoman, business owner, politician, and world record skydiver. With three World Titles, 11 National Titles in Vertical Formation Skydiving (VFS), 20 World Records, and over 17,000 skydives to her name, Sara Curtis is nothing …

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Episode 119: Paul Thomas 1:52:22

13d ago1:52:22

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Happy Dachshund Day everyone! Yes, you guessed it, you're getting a double dose of dachshund-inspired episodes this week due to the occasion! Paul Thomas of BlackHawk Kennels joins us for this episode, and after making the trip down for our annual Evansville falconry meet this past season, went into great depths discussing the historical details of…

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Episode 118: Pakorn Patimetha 1:18:35

16d ago1:18:35

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Out of all of the episodes I've recorded thus far for the podcast, this episode has to be one of the most unique. This episode features another New Jersey falconer, who was recorded last summer as part of the ongoing dachshund series, and hearing his falconry and overall life journey was truly inspiring! Pakorn Patithema discusses what he had to ov…

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Episode 170 - Paul Falcone (Author, HR Consultant) 1:25:11

17d ago1:25:11

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Paul's Website: https://www.paulfalconehr.com/ US Bureau of Labor Stats: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Paul Falcone is a renowned expert on effective hiring, performance management, and leadership development…

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Jon Devore | Captain of the Red Bull Air Force 1:16:23

17d ago1:16:23

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today has truly lived a life that transcends even the wildest dreams of a successful career in skydiving. With over 500 BASE jumps and 17,000 skydives, Jon Devore is a highly respected camera flyer, BASE jumper, wingsuiter, world champion free flyer, and stunt performer. His work has been featured in major films s…

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Episode 117: NJ Roundtable Discussion 1:32:46

24d ago1:32:46

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While recording the bulk of the ongoing dachshund series last summer in New Jersey, Paul Eliya, Casey Everett, Pakorn Patimetha (who you'll hear from soon), and Erik Swanson decided to sit down and have a group discussion, highlighting different viewpoints on a couple of continual hot topics within the falconry community: the use of social media by…

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Episode 169 - Shelly Moore (Founder/Executive Director of the Moore Institute) 1:04:21

24d ago1:04:21

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Moore Institute's Website: https://mooreplasticresearch.org/ Ms. Moore has more than 25 years experience in the water quality field and specializes in trash and marine debris in aquatic environments. She…

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Marta Molinska - European Skydiving Symposium 1:11:04

24d ago1:11:04

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today is making significant waves in the international skydiving community. Marta Molinska, a well-known skydiver and organizer, is behind one of the most thrilling events emerging out of Europe—the European Skydiving Symposium. With over 2,000 jumps to her name, Marta is an AFF Instructor and Event Manager at Sky…

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Episode 116: Clayton White 2:36:58

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This episode is another lengthy one, and it's packed full with a lot of good information and experiences! A lot of you, especially the falconry book collectors in the community, will probably recognize the name of our guest for this episode. Clayton White, who is the author of Peregrine Quest, and co-author of Peregrine Falcons of the World, gave m…

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Episode 168 - Neha Singh (Founder/CEO: Tales of Spoon & Spice) 1:00:50

1M ago1:00:50

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Neha's Website: https://talesofspoonandspice.com/ As a devoted mother and a first-generation immigrant, I became acutely aware of the lack of diverse, culturally enriching food options available to child…

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Kim Emmons Knor - 1962 US Women's World Champion 57:57

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today is from the Pioneer era of parachuting and yet is the sports biggest ambassador. Kim Emmons Knor made her first jump in 1959. As a member of the first U.S. Women’s Parachute Team, she won gold at the Sixth World Parachuting Championships. Flash forward to present day, or 65 years after her first jump, Kim is…

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Episode 115: Jeff and Lauren Redig 2:07:01

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This is another nice change of pace episode for you all, featuring another husband and wife falconry duo. Jeff Redig was recorded at last year's NAFA meet, and while we were all in Wyoming to meet with and record other falconers. a recording with Lauren was able to get done as well. The decision was made to go ahead and combine their conversations …

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Episode 167 - Ryan Allday (Navy Veteran, Apogee School Founder) 1:11:08

1M ago1:11:08

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Apogee Nova Website: https://apogeenova.com/welcome Ryan Allday, has lived a life of service. Starting at age 17, he enlisted in the Navy and served 11 years active duty. He served in many capacities dur…

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Rudy Ribbeck: Corporate, Military and Jump Pilot 55:39

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Send Us Feedback via Text Rudy Ribbeck deployed to Vietnam at 19, piloting a Huey helicopter. He was shot down three times and awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars, and 53 Air Medals. In his second tour, he flew reconnaissance missions in fixed-wing aircraft. Returning to the US, Rudy served at STRICOM and was assigned to an Int…

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Episode 23: Mike Brewer. Extreme Sports Athlete 2:21:32

1M ago2:21:32

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Episode 22: Shaun Gardner. Former Green Beret, Real Estate Developer and Avid Endurance Athlete 2:17:05

2M ago2:17:05

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Episode 114: Dennis and Alyssa Hurley 1:13:27

1M ago1:13:27

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This episode with Dennis and Alyssa Hurley was one of the last episodes recorded while in Tyler, TX, and is only one of a couple of episodes published thus far that features a father/daughter falconry tandem! It was interesting to hear about some of their experiences getting into falconry together, as well as some of the early hurdles they had to f…

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Episode 166 - Rick Cicetti (Actor, Speaker, Consultant) 1:29:15

2M ago1:29:15

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Rick's Website: https://optimumlife.us/ Rick has lived a fascinating multifaceted life including: In 1993 he began working with Anthony “Tony” Robbins and The Anthony Robbins Companies, where being recog…

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Alan Eustace - WR Skydiver and Former Google Exec 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

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Send Us Feedback via Text Today's guest is Alan Eustace, who captured global attention on October 24, 2014, by setting the world record for the highest altitude jump at 135,890 feet and the longest freefall distance. His suit from this jump is displayed at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Virginia. Prior to this, Alan was a signif…

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Episode 21: Steve Lefkowitz. National Champion and team Rhythm Cofounder 2:35:57

2M ago2:35:57

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Send us a Text Message.By Matt Davidson

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Episode 113: Erik Swanson 1:13:54

2M ago1:13:54

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We're back into dachshund talk again! Erik Swanson, another part of the crew I got a chance to record while in New Jersey last summer, is also the owner of East Coast Falcons, which offers a lot of different abatement services and has been featured in the New York Times, Philly Times, CBS News, and other media outlets. Erik has also owned and bred …

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Episode 165 - Gerald Rossen (Founder of HustleHawks) 57:23

2M ago57:23

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Gerald's Website: http://www.hustlehawks.com/ Gerald Rossen is the founder and CEO of the app HustleHawks. In his freshman year of college in Canada he came up with the idea to build an app where student…

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JaNette Lefkowitz - Skydive Chicago Rhythm XP 1:15:06

2M ago1:15:06

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Send Us Feedback via Text JaNette Lefkowitz is a towering figure in competitive skydiving in the United States. JaNette's influence spans widely; it's a common thread among many four-way teams to find at least one member who has benefited from her coaching or mentorship. As the co-founder of SDC Rhythm XP, she has been at the helm of a team that em…

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Episode 112: Nathan Hyland 1:08:48

2M ago1:08:48

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This episode concludes (for now) the series featuring falconers from Canada. While at this past year's NAFA meet, Nathan Hyland was finally able to come onto the podcast to discuss using modern technology to film hunts, flying falcons, goshawks, Harris's hawks, and other species in Canada, and other fun topics. Hopefully in the future, we'll be abl…

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Episode 164 - Nolan Gilbert (Wildland Firefighter) 1:09:58

2M ago1:09:58

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Nolan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Gray-Nolan-Gilbert/dp/B09QFDCJ76 Nolan Gilbert, a native of Annandale, VA, earned his bachelor's degree in History from George Mason University. Currently b…

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Becca Farewell - An Indomitable Force in Skydiving 1:14:53

2M ago1:14:53

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Send Us Feedback via Text Today's guest is a standout figure in the skydiving world. Becca Farewell, with over 7,000 jumps and 11 years of experience, has served as a tandem instructor, AFF Instructor, and videographer at notable locations including Go Jump Oceanside, Skydive Elsinore, and Skydive Perris. Renowned for her vibrant energy and dedicat…

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The Boss Fights of the Sunwell Plateau Raid 34:23

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The season finale for The Burning Crusade appears and Will Harrison returns with all the World of Warcraft lore you could want, this time talking about the Sunwell Plateau, the Sunwell Offensive, and how a character only found in a manga suddenly became the most important lore figure ever... At least for a few minutes. Oh, and Kalecgos is a sad boy…

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Episode 111: Bob Glass 1:41:54

2M ago1:41:54

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While at the New Jersey meet earlier this year, Bob Glass joined the podcast to discuss his new book, A Journey with Red Tails, and the process involved with writing it. We also discussed different aspects of being musicians, NAFA, the New Jersey club, his sponsor and mutual friend, Bon Lozaga (sorry Bon!), and he also shared one of the craziest st…

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Episode 163 - Terrance Diggs (Designer, Entrepreneur) 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Terrance's Website: https://www.d17terrance.com/ Terrance Diggs (@d17terrance) is a Baltimore-area-based designer, entrepreneur, and all-around creative. He is most notably making his mark as owner of th…

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Regan Tetlow - The Voice of Skydiving 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

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Send Us Feedback via Text JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Love the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can: - suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast - learn what interviews will be upcoming - submit questions for future guests -receive show swag Joi…

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Episode 110: Robert Carter 1:07:08

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We're back in Eastern Texas again for this episode, in which Robert Carter joins us to discuss his transition from his early falconry days flying longwings on ducks, to flying red tailed and Harris's hawks on squirrels. He also is one of the first falconers I've talked to that has incorporated poodles to help in his falconry. This is also another g…

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Episode 162 - Josh Wilson (Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Investor) 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabrucewilson Josh: "I am crafted in the image of my Heavenly Father, with nothing to prove and nothing to fear. I am a husband and father... it is my gre…

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Danny Smith - DZO, Skydive Carolina! 1:11:54

3M ago1:11:54

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Send Us Feedback via Text Danny Smith has been the DZO at Skydive Carolina for 38 years and counting! Throughout his tenure, he's endured major challenges, and yet he still loves it (a rarity!). In this episode we talk about Danny's amazing career and love for skydiving. This is a special episode for me as Danny Smith has done so much for me person…

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Episode 109: Brian Bradley 1:09:35

3M ago1:09:35

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Brian Bradley of Skyhunters in Flight joins us for this episode of the podcast. This episode not only takes us back to more dachshund talk, but Brian also discusses different kinds of trapping, as well as other important aspects of falconry that he's had a lot of experience with. This was another fun episode recorded while visiting the falconry cre…

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Episode 161 - Olo Sembera (Footballer, Coach) 39:18

3M ago39:18

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Olo Sembera, Assistant Site Director and a Master Trainer at Capstone Soccer, Northern Virginia’s premier private soccer company located in Falls Church, Virginia. With the help of the rest of the Capsto…

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Larry Hill - DZO, Skydive Arizona 39:29

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Send Us Feedback via Text Larry Hill is the visionary behind one of the most recognized dropzones in the world, Skydive Arizona. Larry’s influence extends beyond the operation of his famous dropzone. He has been a crucial supporter of competitive skydiving, particularly through his backing of the storied, Arizona Airspeed. This support helped catap…

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Episode 108: Dale Guthormsen 1:24:08

3M ago1:24:08

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We're coming down to the last couple of episodes of the series featuring falconers from Canada. There's still one left after this episode (for now), but the guest for this episode, Dale Guthormsen, is a well-traveled and experienced falconer. Dale is full of knowledge and stories, and I'm glad that we got a chance to talk about all kinds of odds an…

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Episode 160 - Anthony Piglowski (Financial Advisor) 51:21

3M ago51:21

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support Anthony's LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-piglowski-jr-7a260511b Anthony's Profile: https://freedomstreetpartners.stewardpartners.com/.21.htm Anthony Piglowski is a Partner, VP, and Financia…

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Cheryl Stearns - Skydiving Legend 1:10:18

3M ago1:10:18

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today is arguably one of the most accomplished skydivers in history. Cheryl Stearns has received every major accolade in skydiving and holds an incredible record as a pilot. Cheryl holds: 33 National Championships 30 World Records 22,000+ Jumps First Female Member of the Golden Knights Most Jumps by a Woman in 24 …

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Episode 107: Michael Calvin 1:37:46

3M ago1:37:46

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This was one of handful of episodes that was recorded at the 2023 NAFA meet. This last NAFA meet also happened to be the international (IAF) meet, and presented the chance to sit down with a few falconers from other countries. In this episode, Michael Calvin sits down to discuss and clarify the current state of falconry in Australia, raptor rehabil…

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Episode 159 - KJ Spisak (Soccer Agent, Former Pro Player) 1:08:09

3M ago1:08:09

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If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment! Please consider supporting the show! https://anchor.fm/worldxppodcast/support KJ's Agency: https://www.spisakagency.com/ A native of St. Louis, MO, KJ is the most decorated female soccer player in the history of Texas A&M University. A now legendary goalkeeper, she was a three-tim…

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Lesley Gale - Hall of Fame Skydiver 1:01:19

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Send Us Feedback via Text My guest today can best be described as a force! Lesley Gale is the owner of 11 World records, 3 British records 4 European records, has competed and medaled at more than 100 skydiving competitions, has been a key organizer for 20 female world, national and European Records. Lesley was also the editor of British Skydiving’…

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