Best Adam Draper Podcasts (2025)

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#08 - Bringing Wonder Into the World Through AI with Seth Raphael

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Inventor, magician, and former Google prototyper Seth Raphael joins James to explore how AI can spark real wonder—not slop. Seth cofounded Hello Wonder, an AI platform that reshapes the internet for kids in real time based on parent values and each child’s interests. After two and a half years building the product, Hello Wonder was acquired by Nogg…

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109. ‘Thanksgiving Heroes’ and Bringing Thanksgiving Dinner to Families Facing Food Insecurity (with Founder, Rob Adams) 30:37

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Send us a text As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in meal prep and family plans—but this episode will inspire you to think about gratitude in action. I sit down with Rob Adams, Founder of 'Thanksgiving Heroes', a nonprofit that rallies over a thousand volunteers and hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations each year to deli…

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Dude Wipes Founder Sean Riley on Selling 3.4 BILLION Wipes from $0 raised 49:01

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Drew Fallon introduces Sean Riley, co-founder and Chief Executive Dude of Dude Wipes, a personal care brand born from a simple idea among friends in Chicago who wanted better hygiene solutions after college. Sean shares the story of building Dude Wipes "brick by brick," starting with selling individually wrapped flushable wipes designed especially …

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#197 James Lightbourn - Maritime Investments, Trump Orders, CoolCo, Tankers, LNG, gCaptain, Career Advice 55:54

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00:00 - Intro And Shipping Bug 02:30 - Airlines VS Shipping 06:55 - Biggest Shipping Stories In 2025 10:45 - Can US Become A Maritime Super Power? 18:20 - Where To Invest Now? 24:20 - CoolCo Going Private 28:30 - Biggest Mistake When Investing In Shipping! 30:35 - Best And Worst Segment In 2026? 39:15 - How To Make It In Shipping? 50:30 - Favorite …

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Ozzy and Keats - Adam Nightingale 43:04

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The big-time guests just keep coming! He went from Red Wings assistant to building something special. Michigan State is the #1 team in the country. How did that happen? MSU Head Coach Adam Nightingale joins us this week. #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #AdamNightingale #MichiganStateHockey #GoSpartyGo #DetroitRedWings podcastnation…

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#07 - Educating with AI: Lucas Ames (GOA) on Curiosity, Cheating, and What Schools Must Do Next 1:08:25

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How does AI transform learning without killing curiosity? In this episode, I sit down with Lucas Ames of Global Online Academy (GOA) to unpack what actually works—and what doesn’t—when bringing AI into K-12 classrooms. *Core themes* Curiosity first: Tech should increase student curiosity. If tools switch off active thinking, you’ve gone too far. Fr…

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Tara Hyland from Main Post Partners, Beauty Investing, When to Sell Equity, Minority/Majority Deals 1:00:36

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In this episode, Tara Hyland, a Partner at Main Post Partners, breaks down how growth equity approaches the beauty and personal care sector. She shares how Main Post evaluates brands around the $25M–$35M revenue range, writes $30M to $100M+ equity checks, and looks for repeat purchase behaviors of 2–3 times per year. Tara walks through the Main Pos…

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108. Why You Should Make Service Part of Your Family’s Holiday Traditions (and Ideas to Make It Happen) 30:08

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Send us a text The holiday season can be busy and full—but it can also be deeply meaningful. In this solo episode I'm sharing why the holidays are the ideal time to build service into your family traditions, and how simple acts of kindness can bring more joy, connection, and purpose to this time of year. You’ll learn realistic, doable ways to serve…

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Ozzy and Keats - Herman Moore 46:13

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He's one of the best Detroit has ever seen! Former Lions great Herman Moore joins us to talk about his career, Barry, Wayne, and how unforgiving the Silverdome turf could be. Of course, you'll hear the usual bantering/bickering just before. #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #HermanMoore #DetroitLions #Silverdome #BarrySanders #WayneFontes pod…

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#06 - Programming and Philosophy, Technofeudalism w/ Adam Hanson and Jim Duffy Computer Science Pros 1:19:33

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When setting out to produce Smol Der, my goal was to create at least 12 episodes in my first gambit and this is the halfway mark and so today I have a special treat for everyone listening because I’ve asked Jim Duffy from Episode 1 to come back as my co-host. Jim as you may know is a delightful and intelligent developer with Hubspot and a personal …

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Jordan Nathan, Founder of Caraway: How to Make a High Margin Product, Get Better Terms from Manufacturing Partners, and Building a Company that Can be Sold 41:28

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In this episode, Drew sits down with Jordan Nathan, Founder & CEO of Caraway, to unpack the financial blueprint behind building a $100M+ profit-first brand. They break down the real numbers driving Caraway’s growth - from achieving first-purchase profitability and maintaining strong margins to leveraging factory payment terms for 3× inventory turns…

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107. ‘Unified Sports’ and Promoting Social Inclusion Through Shared Sports Competition for Students With and Without Disabilities (with Teacher and Coach Haylee Whiteley) 29:09

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Send us a text What if one program could transform an entire school’s culture—helping students with and without disabilities build real friendships, learn teamwork, and create a spirit of belonging? That’s exactly what Unified Sports is doing. It’s a high school program run through the Special Olympics that brings students with and without intellec…

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Ozzy and Keats - Tomas Holmstrom 47:15

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He played a huge role in why the Red Wings championship days were so special. No one did what Homer could do...and did! Great, funny memories in this one. #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #TomasHolmstrom #DetroitRedWings #Homer #HockeyTown podcastnationBy Chris Osgood and John Keating

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#05 - AI in High Precision Manufacturing with John Draper of Hexagon 59:59

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Today’s guest, John Draper a CAM Automation Software Developer With Hexagon. He is a talented, Machinist with deep experience in Computational Geometry and Precision Manufacturing and a close personal friend of mine. Automation has been a cornerstone of manufacturing since the industrial revolution and in today’s discussion John and I will explore …

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Wayne Wu, GP @ VMG on Health & Wellness evolution, Fundraising for CPG, and Channel Mix Strategy 46:13

14d ago46:13

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In this conversation, Drew Fallon and Wayne Wu discuss the evolution of the health and wellness movement, the dynamics of corporate divestitures, and the importance of aligning goals between founders and investors. Wayne shares insights from his 18 years at VMG, emphasizing the significance of consumer demand signals, gross margin discipline, and t…

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106. 'Tabitha's Way Food Pantry' and Helping People Through Tough Times by Providing Temporary Food Assistance (with Founder and Executive Director Wendy Osborne) 31:07

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Send us a text Food pantries and food banks across the United States are seeing record levels of demand right now for so many reasons — if you’ve ever felt that tug to volunteer, donate, or somehow get involved, now truly is the time. That’s why I’m resharing this meaningful episode that originally aired in February 2024 featuring 'Tabitha’s Way Fo…

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Motocross Phenom Robert Fender & The Fender Family 48:22

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In this episode of BigMx Radio, host Brad Gebhardt sits down with rising motocross sensation Robert Fender and his parents Caitlin and Russ Fender for an in-depth look at the journey behind one of the sport’s most promising young riders. From humble beginnings at local tracks to national-level competition, the Fender family shares their passion, [……

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BigMx Radio Podcast – Adam Alman on the SoCal Motocross Scene & Moto News You Need to Know 27:49

15d ago27:49

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In this episode of BigMx Radio, host Brad Gebhardt sits down with SoCal racer and motocross insider Adam Alman for a real conversation about what’s happening right now in the heart of the Southern California moto scene. From local tracks to pro-level chatter, Adam shares his unfiltered take on the riders, races, and storylines shaping […]…

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Ozzy and Keats - Jenna Osgood 44:35

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Oh, we had questions for her! A very special Ozzy and Keats as we interview Jenna Osgood. What's it like being the wife of the goalie during the Red Wings glory days? Why would anyone marry that man, did you lose a bet? #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #JennaOsgood #DetroitRedWings #GoalieWife #HockeyTown podcastnation…

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#04 - Modern Engineering with AI + Ways to Avoid Deskilling with Richard Diekema of IDEXX Labs 1:07:09

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He Left the Boardroom to End Pet Allergies Forever 54:56

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In this episode, Evan Zhao shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing his experiences with Ravella, a company focused on innovative beauty products and its eventual acquisition. He discusses the importance of intellectual property in consumer products, the challenges of navigating public markets and the significance of brand eq…

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Ozzy and Keats - Kris Draper 53:12

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You'll want to make time for this one! Oh, the stories shared by Chris Osgood's former teammate and roommate! Kris Draper joins us to talk life as a Red Wing and how truly dangerous microwaves can be. #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #KrisDraper #DetroitRedWings #Microwave #HockeyTown podcastnation…

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105. ‘Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep’ and Providing Remembrance Portraits to Parents Experiencing the Loss of a Baby (with Coordinator and Volunteer Melanie Rodger) 37:44

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Send us a text In this tender and moving episode, I revisit my conversation with Melanie Rodger from the nonprofit organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep—a group that provides the priceless gift of professional remembrance portraits to parents grieving the loss of a baby. Melanie shares her own story of losing her infant son and how that heartbrea…

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From Ketchup Startup to Unilever: Scott Norton’s $140M CPG Journey 46:21

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In this episode, Scott Norton, co-founder of Sir Kensington's, shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the evolution of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions and the current trends affecting large CPG companies. He reflects on his experience with Unilever, the lessons learned from the acquisi…

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#03 - Robotics + AI That Works: Peter Haas’ Roadmap to Abundance 1:19:39

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Peter is a Roboticist and a robotics consultant with Vairc, and as you will hear, he has a ton of experience and expertise across a wide range of disciplines in the field. He shares insight into what is happening on the bleeding edge of robotics and physical and artificial intelligence. Peter traces a nonlinear path into robotics: early exposure bu…

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104. The Power of an Invitation: Why Being an Inviter Matters and How to Do It 22:04

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Send us a text Have you ever stopped to think about the power behind a simple invitation? In this episode I share why being an inviter—someone who reaches out, includes, and connects—matters more than ever in today’s lonely world. You’ll hear how small, sincere invitations can change lives, what often holds us back from inviting, and three simple w…

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Ozzy and Keats - Keith Gave 50:17

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By Chris Osgood and John Keating

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#02 Practical Conclusions for Macro #ai #aitrends with Charles Drew w/ Autodesk - Smol Der #podcast 1:02:02

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Practical Conclusions for Macro AI Trends on Smol Der, The Professional's Applied AI Podcast with Charles Drew of Autodesk - Episode 02By James Wagenheim

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Adam Draper Secretly Buys 5% of ALLBIRDS 57:51

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In this episode, Adam Draper discusses his journey as a venture capitalist and his recent investment in Allbirds. He shares insights into the deep tech sector, the challenges faced by consumer brands, and the importance of understanding market dynamics. Draper emphasizes the need for bold marketing strategies and a clear brand identity to succeed i…

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103. Spreading Encouragement and Inspiration Through Motivational Running (with @runnerguywithasign Ben Lyne) 32:45

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Send us a text Ben Lyne is a runner and for over 2 years he kept having the thought that he could use those regular runs to inspire and motivate others…by holding a sign while he ran that says ‘I Believe In You’. He finally got the courage to act on those thoughts a few years ago, and the reaction and feedback he’s received has been tremendous. He’…

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Ozzy and Keats - Steve Yzerman 45:38

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Heads up...Detroit Sports Icon alert! The Captain, Steve Yzerman joins the podcast this week. Listen in for great memories, laughs, and conversation with the Red Wings great! #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #SteveYzerman #TheCaptain #DetroitRedWings #NHLhalloffame #HockeyTown podcastnationBy Chris Osgood and John Keating

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Liam Draper – Ep. 1074 33:09

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This kiwi has seen the world while racing his motorcycle. From the small nation of New Zealand, Liam Draper made a life changing decision at just 22. Leave home and chase glory and two wheel exhilaration at the same time. Part 1 with Liam Draper. The unexpected interview that turned into an all timer.…

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#196 Morten Astrup - Nordic Stocks 2025, Ellos, Hunter Group, Tromsø, Svalbard, Verbier, Investing Principles, Arne Næss jr. 49:31

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Morten Astrup is one of the most active investors in the Nordic capital markets. He also runs Storm Capital Management, and Storm Bond Fund. We cover plenty of topics in this conversation, and we would love your feedback on investment cases and other topics we discuss. Please share the episode, and comment under the episode if you enjoy it! It help…

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#01 #ai #unlock with Jim Duffy at Hubspot - Smol Der (Episode 01) 1:09:48

1M ago1:09:48

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Learn what it is like to use multiple Claude Code instances at once to unlock your capacity with generative, Agentic AI. Learn how planning mode can help keep you organized as you advance work with agentic tools without the risk.By James Wagenheim

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102. ‘The Wellness Farm’ and Providing a Unique Space to Support Individuals Walking Through Grief and Trauma (with Founder and Director, Camille Hawkins) 38:16

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Send us a text Camille Hawkins is the Founder and Director of ‘The Wellness Farm’, a place that aims to provide tangible ways to support individuals walking through grief and trauma. This is Camille’s second nonprofit she’s started from the ground up, so she shares about the realities of working in the trenches of the nonprofit world. A trained the…

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#195 Kristian Sørensen - Shipping, Investing, BW LPG, US Export, India, China, Andreas Sohmen-Pao, Career Advice 1:06:33

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00:00 - Geo-Politics And Investor Questions 06:12 - The LPG Market (US, Asia, Middle East) 15:45 - The Order Book In VLGCs 19:50 - Buying The Avance Fleet 25:15 - Andreas Sohmen-Pao and BW Group 29:05 - The Business Opportunity In India 35:25 - Pure Play Or Diversify? 42:00 - Europe VS US Investors 47:00 - Leadership And Culture 51:30 - Career Advi…

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Ozzy and Keats - Larry Murphy 40:36

1M ago40:36

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Back-to-back Hall of Famers on Ozzy and Keats! From Mike Vernon to this Beauty...Larry Murphy! #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #LarryMurphy #DetroitRedWings #NHLhalloffame #HockeyTown podcastnationBy Chris Osgood and John Keating

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101. Service 101: 3 Doable Ways You Can Add Service to Your Life Today, This Week, and This Month 27:00

2M ago27:00

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Send us a text When it comes to service, the most important part is the doing! We have to be able to take the steps that actually lead to action and start serving and helping in the ways we feel called to do in our homes, neighborhoods, and communities. In this episode I am giving you very actionable items: one you can do today, one you can do this…

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Ozzy and Keats - Mike Vernon 41:09

2M ago41:09

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Oh, an absolute beauty of a guest joins us this week! He was Chris Osgood's mentor for a time but takes zero responsibility for how Ozzy turned out. The new HOF'er Mike Vernon joins us this week! #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #MikeVernon #DetroitRedWings #NHLhalloffame #PatrickRoy #HockeyTown podcastnation…

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Ozzy and Keats - Mike Modano 53:08

2M ago53:08

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He's a Detroit kid who grew up to be the highest scoring American-born player in NHL history. Mike Modano's career ended up back home but not the way he wanted. Listen to find out why. #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #MikeModano #DetroitRedWings #NHLhistory #LeadingScorer #HockeyTown podcastnation…

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Luxon Mx – Billy Wight Ep. 1073 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Billy Wight checks in for his 4th time on BigMx Radio and this time the audio is much better and the moto knowledge is incredible. The world of motocross doesn’t even scratch the surface of what Luxon Mx is capable of. Just listen to what Billy has to say about the stiffness necessary to build […]By Brad Gebhardt

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SMX Playoff Review Round 1 Ep. 1072 1:29:01

2M ago1:29:01

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Kyle Wolfe from Kyle Wolfe Media checks in to discuss all things SMX and even come GNCC and ISDE.By Brad Gebhardt

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100. Celebrating 100 Episodes (!!!) and Sharing Nuggets of Wisdom and Advice From Podcast Guests 14:41

3M ago14:41

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Send us a text On this episode I'm celebrating 100 Episodes of the 'Do Something More' podcast! At the end of each episode, I ask my guests to give general advice for how people can serve, volunteer, and give back to their communities. I took eight of those nuggets of wisdom and rolled them all together to mark this 100th episode. Come and be inspi…

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Ozzy and Keats - Kirk Gibson 50:25

2M ago50:25

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He is remembered for not one, but two of the most titanic, well-timed homers in World Series history ("he don't wanna walk you!)...But beyond that, two-time World Champion Kirk Gibson is doing other heroic stuff these days. An icon around these parts for sure, Gibby has some great stories to share. #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #KirkGibso…

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Ozzy and Keats - Jeff Blashill 38:29

3M ago38:29

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An honest and fun conversation with the Wings' former head coach Jeff Blashill. Why didn't it work in Detroit? What's it like taking over now as head coach in Chicago? #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #JeffBlashill #DetroitRedWings #ChicagoBlackHawks #HockeyHeadCoach #HockeyTown podcastnationBy Chris Osgood and John Keating

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Adam Alman – Blacklisted Racing Ep. 1071 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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From Ohio to BroCal and onward. Adam Alman has started his own line of bike wash products and he rips!By Brad Gebhardt

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Tayce Morgan – Ep. 1070 24:09

3M ago24:09

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Fresh off not 1 but 2 titles at the ranch, we catch up with Yamaha’s top amateur prospect.By Brad Gebhardt

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Ozzy and Keats - Joey Kocur 40:58

3M ago40:58

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We've got a beauty for you this week. Grind Liner Joey Kocur joins us to share some memories, including the time he and Bob Probert decided to fight each other! #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #JoeyKocur #DetroitRedWings #GrindLine #DropTheGloves #HockeyTown podcastnationBy Chris Osgood and John Keating

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#194 Alexander Saverys - CMB. TECH, John Fredriksen Deals, Golden Ocean, Africa, Green Fuels, Investing, Career Advice 57:28

3M ago57:28

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00:00 - Intro (Trump, Tariffs, Geo-Politics) 02:08 - Shipping Deals With John Fredriksen (Frontline / Golden Ocean) 11:02 - CMB.TECH Investment Case 18:20 - Investing In The Production Of Green Fuels 21:30 - Africa Is The Future For Maritime! 26:45 - Exmar And The Future Of LPG And LNG 28:29 - The Saverys History, And Family Lessons 32:20 - Delphis…

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Ozzy and Keats - JImmy Howard 44:54

3M ago44:54

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As if one goalie isn't enough! But TWO of them? And former teammates, at that...join us as we welcome Jimmy Howard! #ozzyandkeats #ChrisOsgood #JohnKeating #JimmyHoward #DetroitRedWings #Goalies #HockeyTown podcastnationBy Chris Osgood and John Keating