Best Boating Great Loop Podcasts (2025)

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Story of My Loop-Michele, 31' Camano Trawler 53:44

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Solo female Loopers are still rare, but Michele proves it can be done — and done with confidence and grace. This week, she joins us to share the story of her Great Loop completing aboard her 31' Camano Trawler. You’ll be inspired by Michele’s adventurous spirit, practical approach, and refreshingly matter-of-fact attitude toward single-handing one …

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Try Before You Buy 52:46

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Included AGLCA Sponsors: Timeless Yacht: https://www.timelessyacht.com/ Trawlers Great Lakes: https://trawlersgreatlakes.com/ LeBoat: https://www.leboat.com/boating-vacations/canadaBy Lisa McLean, Jay Kraft, Jenna Ginsberg, Kim Russo

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Story of Our Loop: The Boomershines, 56' Ocean Alexander 39:31

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This week’s guests, Mark and Cinda Boomershine, didn’t just cruise the Great Loop—they brought their two kids along and turned the entire adventure into a hit YouTube series. Join us as they share their family’s unforgettable journey aboard SeaShine, their 56' Ocean Alexander. You’ll hear how they made the boat their own, the highs and challenges o…

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2025 Gulf Crossing-YOU Make the Call 35:01

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AGLCA is all about Loopers helping Loopers—and YOU Make the Call is a perfect example of that spirit in action. Each fall/winter, this daily post helps Loopers determine when conditions are right for their Gulf crossing. In this episode, Tsali Bentley joins us to explain what goes into each YOU Make the Call update, where you can find it, and why h…

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Story of Our Loop: A Father & Son on the Loop 40:33

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This week on the podcast, we continue our “Story of Our Loop” series with a special father-son edition! Richard and Jacob recently completed the Great Loop together, and they’re joining us to share their incredible journey. Hear how they chose their boat, the highlights of their adventure, and what they gained—both individually and as a family—by t…

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Day Shapes 21:36

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USCG Navigation Rules – this is the official source. https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated Quick Reference guide to the NavRules. https://www.whoi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Abbreviated-Guide-To-Navigation-Rules-of-the-Road.pdfBy Kimberly Russo, Robert Rice

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All About Marinas 29:39

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This week's episode is all about marinas. Based on listener suggestions, the Home Port Crew shares insight on how to select marinas when cruising the Great Loop, how and when to make marina reservations, and how to find long term slips or storage for your boat before, during, or after the Great Loop.The Great Loop is the boating adventure of a life…

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Billy Hoskinson & Chris Lane - AWD Vs RWD, Gray Area, $500 Per Pass, | Cooper Bogetti Podcast Ep137 28:20

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Cruising from Paducah to Mobile 39:46

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There is an error in this episode. We discuss the Ohio River being the only inland river where Loopers going counter-clockwise (the more tyical direction) are upbound. That is incorrect. Loopers are also upbound on the Cumberland River (if they take that route) and the Tennessee River. Our apologies for the error.…

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Navigation Lights for the Great Loop 38:17

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Resources USCG Navigation Rules – this is the official source. https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated Quick Reference guide to the NavRules. https://www.whoi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Abbreviated-Guide-To-Navigation-Rules-of-the-Road.pdfBy Robert Rice, Kimberly Russo

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Completing the Loop Aboad 3 Different Boats 31:37

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There's been a lot of talk lately about Looping in record time, but how about completing the Loop over almost 13 years? And, what if you could compare a trawler, a powercat, and a motor yacht as liveaboard Looping boats? Bruce & Hilary recently completed the Great Loop after more than 12 years, and over that time, they did Loop segments aboard a Si…

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Car Handicaps, Low Numbers Cars, Supercars, NA Vs Hybrid Vs Boost | Bogetti Solo 14 1:17:03

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Cruising from Chicago to Paducah 48:54

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As Loopers prepare to head down the inland rivers, the Great Loop Radio podcast this week covers the part of the Great Loop route from Chicago, IL to Paducah, KY. This route section includes the Illinois Waterway, Mississippi River, and Ohio River. Wes and Amy Litsey join us to share the details. If you’re looking for more, AGLCA members can check …

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Rams Owners & Altima Owner, Comparing Cars, People Wont Buy It | Bogetti Solo EP13 1:21:16

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Lithium Batteries for the Great Loop 33:54

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Lithium batteries are a hot topic! Every time the idea of converting your boat from lead acid to lithium batteries comes up on the Great Loop forum or Facebook group, controversy ensues. Are lithium batteries safe for Looping boats? Will you realize a return on your investment if you upgrade to lithium? This week's episode of the Great Loop Radio p…

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Car Opinions, Squatted Trucks, Supercars, Marketplace, Jimmy Dale | Bogetti Solo EP12 54:46

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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A Record Setting Great Loop Adventure 45:41

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Chances are you've heard about 71-year-old Robert Youens who recently completed the Great Loop on his jon boat, Ageless Wanderer, in just over 19 days. On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Robert joins us to share the story of his adventure. We'll talk about why he decided to try to break a Great Loop speed record and how his jou…

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Working Aboard 38:00

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More and more people are working aboard while doing the Great Loop. Why wait until retirement to cruise the Great Loop if you can do your job remotely? This week's episode features Alison Major, author of "Remote Work Afloat". Alison is a Gold Looper and founder of Loop Life Academy, an AGLCA sponsor. Join us as we discuss tips for setting yourself…

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Junk Cars That Are Overpriced, Nothing Fits The Price| Bogetti Solo EP11 1:38:09

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Life After the Loop with Rev & Sam 33:16

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What do you do after you've finished the Loop? Post-Loop blues is a real thing! For Rev & Sam, they turned Life After the Loop into a business where they help others fulfill their Great Loop dreams, and they also continue boating in new and different settings. Listen this week as we catch up with Rev & Sam and hear all about their Life After the Lo…

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Controversial Rules, Nurburgring ZR1/X Vs GTD, Harsh Car Opinions | Bogetti Solo EP10 1:08:52

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Sound Signals 41:02

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Episode resources: USCG Navigation Rules – this is the official source: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated Quick Reference guide to the NavRules: https://www.whoi.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Abbreviated-Guide-To-Navigation-Rules-of-the-Road.pdfBy Robert Rice, Kimberly Russo

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Great Loop Jon Boat, Global Car Adventures, Cops Flex On Us, Toyota GT | Bogetti Solo 9 43:07

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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What to Expect When Dealing with a Boatyard 39:35

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Join us as Eric Martin, our current Harbor Host of the Year and Manager at Donovan's Shady Harbor, provides tips on what to expect when needing work done at a boatyard while on the Great Loop. Eric will include suggestions on what parts to carry with you, how to go about planning for scheduled maintenance, and what to do when you need unexpected or…

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Story of Our Loop: Darlene & Mike-Looping 10 days on/4 days off 33:39

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We continue our Story of Our Loop series this week with our guests, Mike & Darlene. They did the Loop in a non-traditional way by traveling home every other weekend. They'll share how they made the frequent trips home work, how they arranged travel, and how their way of Looping may have changed their overall experience. Mike & Darlene provide inspi…

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Budget drag racing, Relatability In Motorsports, Modern Index Racing, When Grass Roots Ends | Bogetti Solo EP8 1:00:48

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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AGLCA's Sponsor Program 21:22

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Details about our sponsor program: https://www.greatloop.org/sponsors Refer a sponsor: [email protected] or submit a form hereBy Kimberly Russo, Karen Nettles

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Story of our Loop-Malcolm & Rachel, Mainship 390 34:06

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Our popular "Story of our Loop" series returns this week as we feature Malcom & Rachel from "Stay Cool", a Mainship 390 that completed the Great Loop in 2023. Malcolm and Rachel share why their chose their boat, the details of their adventure, how they stayed in compliance with regualtions as Canadians traveling for an extended period time in the U…

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Fake Passes, Fake TV, Buying Fake Views, Onlyfans Car Brands | Bogetti Solo 7 1:01:54

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Local Notice to Mariners 28:04

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Local Notice to Mariners are something that should be in every Looper's toolbox. Checking these reports can give insight into the local issues you may encounter on each movement of your boat on the Great Loop. Robert Rice joins us once again this week to discuss where to find Local Notice to Mariners and how you can use them to be more prepared for…

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Being Prepared If Someone Falls in the Water 46:24

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Resources Here are a couple of articles from BoatUS on this problem Testing Crew Overboard Maneuvers - https://www.boatus.org/findings/41 Getting that person back aboard is harder than you think. - https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2012/october/man-overboard-rescue-for-powerboats MOB tips - https://www.boatus.org/crew-overb…

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The Lake Champlain Route Option 46:48

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With the Erie Canal undergoing repairs between Locks E16 and E17, that route is not yet open to Loopers needing to transit the area to continue the Great Loop route. The Lake Champlain route option is a popular choice in most years, but even more Loopers are considering it this year instead of waiting for the Erie Canal to fully open. This week, AG…

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Huge Weekend Of Racing, Second Kid On The Way, AI Internet Takeover | Bogetti Solo EP6 57:46

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Great Loop Locking Tips 41:56

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AGLCA members can download the handout discussed. It is available in our Resource Library on the www.GreatLoop.org website.By Tsali Bentley, Kimberly Russo, Jacque Bentey

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Brian Bossone : Pinks Coming Back, Making Automotive TV Shows, Power Tube TV | TCBP EP136 1:47:39

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https://watchpowertubetv.com/Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email…

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The Erie Canal's Bicentennial 40:16

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Update on the New York Canals! Join us as Shane Mahar, Director of Public Engagement – Canals at the New York Power Authority & New York State Canal Corporation, discusses the status of the Canals, and the delayed opening of most sections, on what was expected to be opening day system-wide. We'll also discuss the Erie Canal's Bicentennial celebrati…

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Big Drag Races, Change in Perspective, Drag Strip Law Push, Car Industry Plant | Bogetti Solo EP5 52:01

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Anti-Anchoring Bill Passes Florida Legislature 26:00

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Learn more at about HB 481, why it's bad for boating, and how to get involved in our veto campaign: Website: https://boatersrightscoalition.org/veto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoatersRightsCoalition The actual bill: https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/481/BillText/er/PDF Steps you can take now: Help us fund the effort: https://www.greatl…

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Brad Smith: POW for 7 Years, Vietnam War, 77 Missions, Unreal Survival Story, Cold War | TCBP EP135 2:16:14

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I sat down with Brad Smith — a Vietnam War POW who spent almost 7 years in captivity after being shot down. What he went through is honestly hard to even imagine… torture, isolation, zero contact with the outside world — and somehow he made it through. He talks about the mental battles, the little things that kept him going, and how he found peace …

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I have No Idea Where To Post My Videos, Next Project Car?, All My Cars Broke| Bogetti Solo 4 58:35

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti]To contact me email me at [email protected]…

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Great Loop Myths Busted! 41:49

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If you enjoyed our episode a few weeks back on "Looper Lore", then you'll appreciate this episode as we bust some Great Loop myths. Kim & Ted from Pony are our guests as we explore some of those Looper sayings, or pieces of advice, that you might want to reconsider when planning and cruising your own Great Loop adventure.The Great Loop is the boati…

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Kyle Loftis 1320Video : Early Texas Street, Selling DVDs, Biggest Names From 1320 | TCBP EP134 1:33:29

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https://1320video.com/ @1320video Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti] To contact me…

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Planning for the Cost of Looping 30:55

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How do you know how much boat you can afford? How can you be sure you'll have enough money left after the Loop for the rest of your retirement? And how can you make sure the money you've saved for the Loop goes as far as possible? Join us for this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast as Cathy Aull, Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones, …

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Matt Sanford : Tuning with Chat GPT, Stock ECU GM Master Tuner, 2000+ Cars Per Year | TCBP EP134 2:00:08

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https://tuning-tips.com/ @Matt_Sanford Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti] To conta…

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Florida Anchoring Law Update 26:39

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The Boaters' Rights Advocacy Coalition is a group of dedicated boaters associations representing more than 20,000 members committed to advocating for the rights of all active cruisers and boaters. Our mission is to ensure safe, equitable, and sustainable access to our public waterways. Here's how you can help protect anchoring on Florida's waterway…

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Brent Albury & Crew | AWD Vs RWD, NoPrep Fox, Street Racing | TCBP EP132 1:11:31

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⁨@h8trainfox912⁩ Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti] To contact me email me at Co…

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7 Questions to Ask Locals on the Loop 32:15

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When Foster & Susan did the Great Loop, they decided not to follow the pack to the "usual" Looper stops. Instead, they asked 7 questions to locals around the Loop that helped them find the hidden gems, the waterways less traveled, and ultimately, make the Loop their own. Join us this week as Foster & Susan share their 7 questions that led them to t…

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Joey Hiykel : AWD vs RWD Shootout, Rule Change?, Can They Win?, What Would Save Them? | TCBP EP131 1:18:07

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@BeaterBomb Merch at Headsupnoprep.com Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti] To con…

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Looper Lore 43:21

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Most Loopers have their favorite sayings that apply to the Great Loop. This week, we share some of the best "Looper Lore" that you'll hear during docktails and other discussions on the Great Loop. Tsali and Jacque Bentley, platinum Loopers and AGLCA award winners, are my guests this week as we reveal and explain some of the favorite Looper Lore sub…

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Couldn’t Go Racing, PBIR Fate, List Race, Reunion at BMP | Cooper Solo EP3 55:14

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Thank you for tuning in. If you like what we’re doing here please like and subscribe. Please feel free to comment on multiple different segments throughout the video as you see fit to join in the conversation. For more follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and on our other youtube channel [Cooper Bogetti] To contact me email me at Cooper.bogetti@gmail.…