Best Kav Podcasts (2026)

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The Octopus Whisperer: Warren Carlyle's Journey Building a Community Around Octopuses 1:17:31

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In this conversation, Warren Carlyle. shares his journey from a curious child with a passion for octopuses to the founder of OctoNation, the world's largest octopus fan club. He discusses the importance of community building, collaboration, and creating impact through education and awareness. Warren emphasizes the significance of clarity, core valu…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 5, Episode 5 - The Port of Malaga (El puerto de Málaga) 15:50

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The Immersive Spanish App is here! We're delighted to introduce you to best tool for learning Spanish we've ever created. For more info, head to https://studio.com/apps/immersivespanish Immersive Spanish is now also in video format, live from Málaga! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch right now! https://www.youtube.com/@ImmersiveSpanish Imme…

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The "Trust" Mistake 99% Of Leaders Make! Why Being Late Is Destroying Your Business & Relationships | Blake Eastman 1:19:26

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In this engaging conversation, Coach Kav and Blake Eastman explore the intricacies of human behavior, communication, and leadership. They discuss Blake's unique journey from poker to psychology, emphasizing the importance of understanding nonverbal cues and cultural nuances in effective communication. The dialogue highlights the role of self-awaren…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 5, Episode 4 - Nightlife in Malaga (La vida nocturna en Málaga) 23:52

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The Immersive Spanish App is here! We're delighted to introduce you to best tool for learning Spanish we've ever created. For more info, head to https://studio.com/apps/immersivespanish Immersive Spanish is now also in video format, live from Málaga! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch right now! https://www.youtube.com/@ImmersiveSpanish Imme…

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Navigating the Complexities of Communication | Michael Martocci 1:13:08

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In this conversation, Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the founding and growth of Swag Up, the importance of employee engagement, and the role of technology in business operations. He emphasizes the need for quality merchandise, consistency in branding, and the significance of self-awareness in leadership. The discussion also …

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Immersive Spanish, Season 5, Episode 3 - Malaga Market (Mercado de Atarazanas de Málaga) 23:58

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The Immersive Spanish App is here! We're delighted to introduce you to best tool for learning Spanish we've ever created. For more info, head to https://studio.com/apps/immersivespanish Immersive Spanish is now also in video format, live from Málaga! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch right now! https://www.youtube.com/@ImmersiveSpanish Imme…

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This Is Why Most People Fail in the AI Era | Jonathan Mast 1:23:22

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In this episode, Coach Kav sits down with AI educator and creator Jonathan Mast for one of the most practical and eye-opening conversations about the future of work, coaching, and human performance. Jonathan breaks down what most people still get wrong about AI, why the real competitive edge isn't the tool but the thinking behind the tool, and how …

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Immersive Spanish, Season 5, Episode 2 - Breakfast in Malaga (Desayuno en Málaga) 11:19

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The Immersive Spanish App is here! We're delighted to introduce you to best tool for learning Spanish we've ever created. For more info, head to https://studio.com/apps/immersivespanish Black Friday sale is now on! Immersive Spanish is now also in video format, live from Málaga! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch right now! https://www.youtu…

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I Stand Against the Need to Be Understood | Nick Mayhugh 1:13:57

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In this conversation, Nick Mayhugh shares his inspiring journey of overcoming the challenges posed by cerebral palsy, his experiences with seizures, and the impact of his diagnosis on his athletic career. He discusses the importance of mental resilience, the support from family and coaches, and his transition from soccer to track. Nick reflects on …

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Season 14 Finale: The Mad Scientist, The Foxhole, and a $48M Power Move 54:52

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You heard seven pitches from Napa... but what happened after the show? We'll catch you up with four founder deep dives and some rapid fire updates on the Season 14 Finale. ... Listen to the finale on Patreon (@ThePitch) Subscribe to our email newsletter: insider.pitch.show Learn more about The Pitch Fund: thepitch.fund … Music in this episode by Th…

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The 2025 Gravel Ride Holiday Gift Guide: Tools, Gear & Wellness Every Rider Will Love 28:42

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This week on the show, Craig rolls solo for a special 2025 Gravel Ride Holiday Gift Guide — a curated list of the gear, tools, apparel, and wellness upgrades that have genuinely made a difference in his riding this year. From multi-tools that saved a ride on Mt. Tam, to suspension stems that smooth out rough descents, to merino layers that work yea…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 5, Episode 1 - Welcome to Malaga (Bienvenidos a Málaga) 16:26

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The Immersive Spanish App is here! We're delighted to introduce you to best tool for learning Spanish we've ever created. For more info, head to https://studio.com/apps/immersivespanish/ Immersive Spanish is now also in video format, live from Málaga! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch right now! https://www.youtube.com/@ImmersiveSpanish Imm…

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The Hot Mic: Should You Start a Venture Fund? 16:07

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Ever wanted to sit at the table in The Pitch Room and ask the VCs your burning question? Three listeners got the chance on our new segment, The Hot Mic, a live listener Q&A where you get to ask the investors anything. In this episode, our VCs answer: • Should I start a venture fund? • What do you look for in a pitch? • What’s the one company you re…

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#175 Above Health: The Allergy Clinic of the Future 46:58

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Hardware is… easy now?! That’s what Matt Truebe said when he pitched three devices and a plan to help families with food allergies and asthma. He has tons of experience, but between telehealth and hardware, is this business just too complicated for the VCs? This is The Pitch for Above Health. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 4, Episode 17 - The Big Decision 9:31

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The Immersive Spanish App is here! We're delighted to introduce you to best tool for learning Spanish we've ever created. For more info, head to https://studio.com/apps/immersivespanish/ From the next episode, Immersive Spanish will also be in video format, live from Malaga! Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss the first episode! http…

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#174 Investrio: QuickBooks for the People 40:07

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Joyce and Laura are done with clunky finance tools. So they built Investrio, an AI bookkeeper for solopreneurs. With only 25 paying customers in a market where QuickBooks reigns supreme, will the VCs make an early bet? This is The Pitch for Investrio. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch Joy…

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The Leadership Lessons from the Batter's Box | Brandon Eaton 1:00:34

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What if our deepest-held beliefs about "failure" are all wrong? And what if the flaw we see in ourselves isn't a weakness, but the very engine of our success? My guest today is Brandon Eaton, the CEO and co-founder of the 10-year sporting goods brand, Stinger Sports. But this conversation isn't about business, it's about the "why" behind it. Brando…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 4, Episode 16 - Cheering Myself Up 7:28

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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#173 STAG: The Tesla of Construction Equipment?! 43:31

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When Adam and Patrik met on the Slovakian National Swim team, they never imagined they'd build a startup together in the US. Can they get the VCs on board with their made-in-America electric mini skid steer, or will the blue collar market scare them away? This is The Pitch for STAG. Featuring investors Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, Laura Lucas, a…

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Simplicity Is the Highest Form of Mastery | Junaid Ahmed 56:52

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This conversation explores the critical importance of first impressions in communication, particularly in video content. It emphasizes how quickly audiences make decisions about their engagement and the role of brand presence in capturing attention. Takeaways: The average person takes three seconds to make a decision. First impressions are crucial …

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Pressure Reveals Who You Really Are | Ari Meisel 1:29:57

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In this episode Ari Meisel sits down with Coach Kav for a wide-ranging conversation about how high performance actually gets made not in moments of comfort, but under pressure and constraint. They trace the practical architecture of effectiveness (optimize → automate → outsource), the difference between productivity and true effectiveness, and why …

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#172 My Town AI: ChatGPT Meets SimCity 43:20

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Nichole Sterling built the AI product she wished she had as an elected official. Will investors see the $2.2 trillion opportunity she sees? Or will this pitch get stuck in committee. This is The Pitch for My Town AI. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch Nichole’s pitch uncut on Patreon (@The…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 4, Episode 15 - Emotions in the Park 16:09

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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Rallying Across Europe: Inside the Aurora Gravel Adventure Series 39:27

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Exploring Aurora's unique multi-day rally format and the people bringing gravel culture to Cyprus, Switzerland, and Portugal. This week, we're heading overseas for a new kind of gravel adventure. The Aurora Gravel Rally Series blends the spirit of exploration with the thrill of competition — taking riders across stunning landscapes in Cyprus, Switz…

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#171 Doctours: VC Funded Hair Transplants?! 41:49

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Medical tourism saved his brother's life. Now Girum wants to create a marketplace where every American can travel to find the care they need. Will the investors see his vision when his first market is... hair transplants? This is The Pitch for Doctours. Featuring investors Cyan Banister, Charles Hudson, Immad Akhund, Monique Woodard, and Rohit Gupt…

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How One Man's Relentless Drive Built the World's Fastest-Growing Productivity Company | Chris Cunningham 41:12

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Chris Cunningham's journey reads like a startup fairytale but lived like a war story. From a small town in Martinsville, Virginia, Chris went from managing his father's tire shop to living in a Palo Alto house full of dreamers building a platform that would redefine how the world works. This episode is a masterclass in grit, reinvention, and relati…

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The Death of Competition: How Modern Work Lost Its Edge (and How to Get It Back) | Sam Caucci 1:56:12

3M ago1:56:12

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In this episode, Coach Kav sits down with Sam Caucci, the founder and CEO of 1Huddle, to dismantle one of the most uncomfortable truths in business today we've made competition a dirty word. From the locker room to the boardroom, they uncover how elite performance isn't built on talent or luck, but on trust, accountability, and relentless competiti…

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#170 Original Sunshine: The Best Bagel You've Never Heard Of 50:14

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Co-founders Brad & David sneak into The Pitch dressed as caterers with a bagel so good you'd never know it's gluten free. Their blind taste test wins the room, but is the brand strong enough to land a deal? This is The Pitch for Original Sunshine. Featuring investors Charles Hudson, Elizabeth Yin, Jesse Middleton, and Dawn Dobras. ... Watch David a…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 4, Episode 14 - ¿Adios? (Goodbye?) 10:25

3M ago10:25

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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#169 Mappa: Can Voice AI Find You a Job… or a Date? 52:54

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Sarah Lucena built Mappa to decode the hidden signals in your voice—revealing who you are and where you belong. From jobs to relationships, she believes your voice holds the key to every connection. Will the investors back this bold Brazilian founder or are they not the right match for her? This is The Pitch for Mappa. Featuring investors Cyan Bani…

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The Role of Integrity in Coaching Success | Ben Mayfield-Smith Part 2 1:06:19

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In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intersection of integrity in business and sports, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and the psychological readiness of athletes. They explore the role of coaching in body composition and lifestyle management, highlighting motivational strategies and the significance of community suppor…

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Season 14: What VCs Really Want 2:39

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Unicorns. Weird things. Founders who'll blow through brick walls. The best in venture tell us exactly what they want to invest in. Season 14 starts Oct 8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Josh Muccio

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Why Most People Never Reach Their True Potential | Ben Mayfield-Smith Part 1 1:03:05

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In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intersection of integrity in business and sports, emphasizing the importance of ethical practices and the psychological readiness of athletes. They explore the role of coaching in body composition and lifestyle management, highlighting motivational strategies and the significance of community suppor…

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Immersive Spanish, Season 4, Episode 13 - El dilema (The Dilemma) 12:47

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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#168 Finnecto: Where Deals Don’t Die 32:55

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Ariel Puga wants to save deals from dying in procurement purgatory. His traction is strong, but will the investors see how big this could be in Latin America? This is The Pitch for Finnecto. Featuring investors ⁠Paige Finn Doherty⁠,⁠ Charles Hudson, Jesse Middleton and Jenny Fielding. ... Watch Ariel’s pitch on YouTube (@thepitchshow) and Patreon (…

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The Secrets Behind Content That Never Stops Growing | Ryan Magin 1:00:37

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This is the story of a man who was never supposed to win. Ryan Magin went from selling doors at Lowe's, to being hated in the BMX world for giving away training advice, to becoming the editor behind some of the most viral videos on the internet. Along the way, he faced failure, rejection, and the brutal truth of being told: "You know more than anyo…

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Immersive Spanish: Season 4, Episode 12 - El picnic (The Picnic) 8:52

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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Immersive Spanish: Season 4, Episode 11 - La Tienda de Electrónica (The Electronics Store) 15:02

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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#167 Levee: Cleaning Up Hotels' Dirty Secret 31:52

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Knock, knock! AI wants to inspect your room. Al Lagunas grew up watching his mom clean hotel rooms. Now he’s building Levee, an AI-powered app to make her job easier—and keep the staff from getting yelled at. But with just one hotel customer and a $10M+ valuation, will the investors check in… or check out? This is The Pitch for Levee. Featuring inv…

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The Hardest Part Wasn't Pain | Paul Oneid 54:34

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In this conversation, Paul shares his journey from being a collegiate strength coach to a successful business owner and mentor. He discusses the importance of pushing personal limits, the challenges of injury and recovery, and the significance of accountability and support in achieving goals. Paul emphasizes the role of purpose in training, the imp…

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#166 Awear: Whoop For Your Brain 30:14

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Antonio used an Apple Watch to improve his physical health. But he couldn't find a wearable to help him in the same way with his mental health. So he built Awear, an ear cuff that monitors your brain and coaches you through stress in real time. But can he convince the investors who’ve seen every wearable under the sun? This is The Pitch for Awear. …

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Immersive Spanish: Season 4, Episode 10 – La Tienda de Muebles (The Furniture Shop) 11:15

4M ago11:15

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We’ve just launched our YouTube channel! 🎥 Watch the behind-the-scenes of this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/sjdz8wVwbEg?si=vgT0VLRNQPII22Z5 — and don’t forget to subscribe! More videos are coming soon where we’ll be teaching Spanish. Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start t…

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The Art of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs | Remy Davenport 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

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In this engaging conversation, Remy shares insights on the importance of first impressions, particularly through handshakes, and how they reflect character. He discusses the journey from athlete to entrepreneur, emphasizing the significance of personal branding in today's market. The impact of fatherhood on business decisions is explored, along wit…

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Crafting Adventure: The Outer Shell Bag Company Story 40:17

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In this conversation, Craig Dalton and Jim Santos delve into the origins and evolution of Outer Shell, a cycling bag company based in San Francisco. They discuss the Bay Area's coffee culture, the shift in cycling trends towards comfort and convenience, and the thoughtful design and material choices that set Outer Shell apart. Jim shares insights i…

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Immersive Spanish: Season 4, Episode 9 – La Compra Grande (The Big Shop) 10:14

4M ago10:14

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…

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Why Most Coaches Fail to Lead And How to Never Be One of Them | Tex McQuilkin 41:24

5M ago41:24

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful intersection of leadership and athletics. A conversation that exposes the often-overlooked emotional and psychological challenges young athletes face, both on and off the field. Our guest takes us deep into the role of confidence, feedback, and environment in shaping an athlete's identity. From the scars o…

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Immersive Spanish: Season 4, Episode 8 – Nuestro Barrio Nuevo - (Our New Neighbourhood) 9:37

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Immersive Spanish, "Moving to Madrid". This season follows Kav and Ana as they relocate to Madrid and start their new life together. Learn all the situational Spanish you'll need to move to a new city through their fun, engaging approach. While perfect for anyone planning an international move, these practical lessons are valuable for all Spanish l…