Best Max Yang Podcasts (2026)

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What happens in your brain when you pay attention? w/ Dr. Sasha Hamdani | from TED Health 35:18

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Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this ex…

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Scott Jurek | Has Ultra Running Become Too Polished? 56:51

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Scott Jurek represents a generation of ultratrail runners who either had day jobs or were true dirtbag trail runners. Scott and Josh Rosenthal dive into the 'good old days' of trail running when a lot of the gear was DIY like punk rock or skateboarding. Presented by Kiprun. Scott Jurek and Y2K DIY: Ultrarunners, Punk Rock, and Skateboarding Runners…

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What 2025 Taught Us—And Where 2026 Is Taking Us 55:34

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What do foot massage parties, otters, and AI robot tutors have in common? To find out, tune into our special end-of-year conversation featuring the hosts from TED Talks Daily, TED Radio Hour, TED Business, and TED Tech! Elise Hu, Manoush Zomorodi, Modupe Akinola and Sherrell Dorsey got together to share the biggest ideas dominating their industry a…

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Nils Arend | The Birth of The Speed Project 1:15:04

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Nils Arend started The Speed Project and it continues to bring light into the world through running. [Presented by Kiprun] Josh and Nils sit on a Rugby Field in Albi, FR at midnight to talk about the origin story of TSP and what it means to so many. Yes, TSP is an ultrarunning event but its not an 'ultrarunning' event. Its not in the ultrarunning z…

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The End of the Beginning for Borderlands Trail Running 7:44

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Monday, 22 Dec 2025 marks a new beginning for Borderlands' podcast presented by Kiprun. We've had a helluva a run and now I'm doubling down on the things I believe will take us to the next level. Tune in to find out. ---- Borderlands.cc | Podcast Network Sign up: analog*Borderlands [new]letter Wylder is now available on iOS + Android. Salt Lake Foo…

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Dr. Joy Buolamwini | from Design Matters 1:03:29

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Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a computer scientist and a poet of code who uses art and research to illuminate the social implications of artificial intelligence. She joins to discuss her career as the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, her best-selling book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines, and her featured r…

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Power, Narrative, and Influence: Van Jones and Promise CEO Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins 41:36

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Van Jones is a political commentator, author, and former Obama White House advisor. Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is founder and CEO of Promise, a software company transforming how governments deliver services to people in need. They joined the Village Global team to discuss what founders building in complex sectors need to know about power, narrative, and…

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Allie Gibbons | 300 Miles at 22 Weeks Pregnant 34:30

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Allie Gibbons ran The Speed Project in the Atacama Desert while 22 weeks pregnant. Prior to that, she ran Bigfoot 200 in the Washington wilderness after just learning that she was pregnant. Presented by Kiprun. In this conversation, they discuss the challenges of ultra running, the unique experience of being pregnant during such a demanding race, a…

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For DIE HARD Trail Running Shoe Fans 39:53

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Josh Rosenthal and Inky Steve explore the future of running gear, discussing innovations in shoe design, the impact of cultural elements like movies on running, and the competitive landscape of brands in the industry. [Presented by Kiprun] They share insights from the TRE event, highlight the rise of smaller brands, and reflect on their experiences…

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The multidimensional magic of modern maps | Peter Wilczynski 8:26

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Maps have long helped us understand the world — now, they can help us shape it. Digital cartographer Peter Wilczynski introduces the Living Globe: a real-time, data-rich digital twin of Earth that fuses satellite imagery, sensor data and AI. Watch for a glimpse of the future of maps — and learn how these new tools can help us build the future witho…

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Scaling in the AI Era with PagerDuty CEO Jennifer Tejada 47:07

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Jennifer Tejada is CEO of PagerDuty, a public company serving 30,000+ customers worldwide. She joined Village Global GP Ben Casnocha for a masterclass on scaling in the AI era, followed by live feedback sessions with four founders building AI-native companies. Takeaways: Enterprise sentiment has shifted from “fear of missing out” to “fear of gettin…

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302: School Libraries Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents by Karla Collins

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Steve chats with Karla Bame Collins, author of School Libraries Supporting Students with Hidden Needs and Talents: From ADHD to Vision Impairment, about her focus on supporting students with diverse and often invisible needs, practical strategies for making school libraries more inclusive, universal design for learning, and the importance of buildi…

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Entering the Fog: Al Yang Talks Story, Fear, and the Making of Silent Hill F 1:09:58

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In this exclusive interview, Creative Director Al Yang takes us deep into the unsettling world of Silent Hill F, offering a rare look into the creative vision behind the next chapter of the iconic horror franchise. Al discusses the narrative themes, artistic inspirations, and emotional core shaping the game's haunting atmosphere. He reveals how the…

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Trail Runner-ish, Light the World through Running, & The Next Great French Running Brand 29:02

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I still consider myself a trail runner even though I never run on trails. I'm trail runner-ish. There are a lot of people bringing light into the world through running. Let's talk about a few of them - Tommy Lewis, Josh Lynott, Nils Arend, Dean Karnazes, and more. Presented by Kiprun. Yes, we're presented by Kiprun but I also think they are the nex…

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Is AI ruining music? | Dustin Ballard 13:08

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What makes music “real” — is it the instruments, the voice, the creator’s intention or something else entirely? Dustin Ballard, the creative force behind the viral channel “There I Ruined It,” explores the weird, wonderful and sometimes unsettling ways AI is reshaping music. With fiddle solos and AI-powered mashups of your favorite songs, he invite…

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Was I Right About SATISFY? Aravaipa? | a Recap of 2025 Predictions 25:43

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At the beginning of 2025 did an episode where we looked at a bunch of brands and trends in trail running and evaluated if we were optimistic about their future (buy) or pessimistic (sell) [Presented by Kiprun] In this episode I review my predictions and assess if they were right or wrong on these topics: Satisfy Aravaipa Ketones ---- Borderlands.cc…

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Running Recovery Slides & The Big Lebowski w/ Inky Steve 41:31

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The Dude Abides and would probably never wear trail running shoes. But we love this movie too much so Josh asked Inky, what shoes go best with The Big Lebowski? Slides. Super chill running recover slides. There's a boom in them right now. You see them popping up all over the place and there's actually some innovation happening. But at the end of th…

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Tech Solutions (#4): How organizations can grow in a post-aid world (with Jacqueline Novogratz) 29:16

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When the Trump administration dismantled USAID, it was the beginning of a post-aid era, says philanthropist and social entrepreneur Jacqueline Novogratz. Aid may not be coming back but in its place Jacqueline hopes creative solutions will emerge to provide independence and dignity at the community level. Jacqueline is the CEO of Acumen and has help…

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Endurance is Punk Rock with Mike Herrera of MxPx 59:36

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Mike Herrera and MxPx have been playing for 30 years. I was there from the beginning so I was stoked to do this interview with an all time great and hero of mine. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations] Mike knows a thing or two about endurance and keeping on when life and circumstances get you down. Enjoy. ---- Borderlands.cc | Podcast Network Sig…

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301: Federal Education Policy, with Dr. Bradley Custer

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Guest host Troy Swanson chats with Dr. Bradley Custer, higher education expert, about his experience at the U.S. Department of Education, the impact of recent mass firings, and what these changes mean for students, educators, and the future of American education. Read the transcript! Dr. Bradley Custer is a higher education policy expert in Washing…

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What Happens When You Stop Using Strava? 28:55

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I stopped using strava and found 7 bugs that ended up being features. [Borderlands TRE event - RSVP here] Here are the bugs. Listen to find out how these became features. I don't run as far I don't run as fast I can't review my performance I can't reminsce on old runs I can't be impressive I'm losing structure I don't have receipts for my runs Pres…

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Tech Solutions (#3): How one of China’s biggest tech companies is tackling carbon removal (with Xu Hao) 22:28

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Tencent is one of China’s biggest tech companies, running the popular Chinese messaging app WeChat and the world’s largest video game vendor. Now, it’s also an up-and-coming force in the field of carbon removal. Xu Hao, the vice president of Sustainable Social Value at Tencent, oversees two of those initiatives: the Carbon Neutrality Lab and Carbon…

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Who is the Alex Honnold of Trail Running? with James Lauriello. 50:54

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James Lauriello joined Josh to talk trail running from multiple angles. James is the host of the Steep Stuff Podcast and an athlete for La Sportiva. the Professionalization of Trail Running Who is the Alex Honnold of Trail Running? Is the fan base growing? Every trail runner should run the cirque series Who is the GOAT of sub-ultra? Presented by Na…

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Ryan Becker on the Changing Landscape of Pro Running 56:28

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Ryan Becker runs for Naked Sports Innovations and competes at the highest level in mountain running. He brings an honest and analytical view of the sport that feels fresh and from the heart. In this episode they discuss the difference between being a pro runner and an elite runner. You don't have to be a pro running fan to enjoy this episode. Ryan …

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Tech Solutions (#2): How to balance the AI boom and environmental responsibility (with Juan M. Lavista Ferres) 18:55

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The environmental impact of AI is a growing concern. In this episode, Sherrell sits down with Juan M. Lavista Ferres, the Chief Scientist and Lab Director of Microsoft’s AI for Good Research Lab, to discuss his work in using AI for conservation and sustainability. Whether it’s using AI to measure methane gas leaks or allowing AI to optimize healthc…

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a Mount to Coast Deep Dive with Taylor Bodin 53:00

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Let's put Taylor Bodin to the test. Josh went to Running Warehouse and selected some top sellers and quized Taylor. How did he do? Also, we dove into Mount to Coast. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations Taylor Bodin is the Believe in the Run's Dirt Division. ---- Patreon | BtS Building Borderlands Borderlands.cc | Podcast Network Sign up: analog*B…

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Designing for a new Frontier - Prashant Patil 40:56

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First ep of Nov and we are kicking off with a great interview with Co-Founder/Art Director Prshant of 'Look North World'. Formed of incredible industry Vets who are taking their skills and designing for a new space for Fortnite's User Generated Content. join the Mailing List: https://bit.ly/4eNPm8X ------------------ Contact Prashant Patil --------…

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Running Gave Ian Morgan Life, Took It Away, and Gave it Back Again 41:07

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I've never interviewed someone so at peace with themselves. This interview with Ian Morgan felt real and honest and kind. There's something in his eyes that I think we all want. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations] In this interview we talk about his relationship with alcohol, the sedentary life, and the way he left it behind. He also died once …

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Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru) 23:42

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When entrepreneur Samir Ibrahim asked farmers in Kenya what problem they most needed solved, the answer was simple: reliable access to water to irrigate their farms year-round. Samir is the CEO of SunCulture, a company replacing diesel- and petrol-powered water pumps with more affordable solar-powered ones. He sits down with Sherrell Dorsey, host o…

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40,000 Kids in East African Run Clubs 26:01

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Brett Harrison started Red Knot Racing Co. as an expression of his heart for Tanzania, Tanzanians, and running. His first mission, however, is not running. It's community development. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations] Brett moved to Tanzania in 2009 where, among other things, he helped improve agricultral practices. But over time, his staff g…

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300: The New Civic Path with Rich Harwood

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In this milestone 300th episode of Circulating Ideas, Steve Thomas chats with Rich Harwood, president and founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and author of “The New Civic Path: Restoring Our Belief in Each Other and Our Nation,” about Harwood’s inspirational journey, the importance of community in building hope, and how libraries…

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Growing the Heart of Trail Running | Borderlands Family Meeting 19:48

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Borderlands Trail Running began 2025 planning to grow the podcast by 10x by year's end. How are we looking? Presented by Naked Sports Innovations In this episode we take a quick inventory of the whole thing. What's happeing with Borderlands' media arm, our mobile app, Wylder, our race organization Open Range Races? Tune in to find out. And if you'r…

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When AI Cannibalizes Its Data | NPR's Short Wave 14:12

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Today, we’re featuring an episode from NPR’s science podcast Short Wave. In it, host Regina G. Barber talks to computer scientist Ilia Shumailov about maybe the buzziest topic around: AI. I’m sure you know AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT are trained on millions of examples of human-written text. Nowadays, a lot of content on the Internet is written…

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Jason Schlarb, Elite Runner and Norda Team Manager 17:00

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Jason Schlarb started his running career ~15 years ago when the frontier of ultrarunning was much less developed. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations] Today, while still running at an elite level himself, Jason is managing the Norda athlete team in a way that was impossible through most of his career. Josh and Jason had a chat in a loud restaura…

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Rocky Raccoon 100 | Where Roots Come Alive [trail icons: Texas] 22:07

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Rocky Raccoon is an iconic rooty and rootsy East Texas race that many great runners run as a right of passage. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations Jordan rightfully places Rocky Raccoon 100 in the upper eschelon of Texas Trail ultrarunning races comparing its endless loops to Lightnin' Hopkins and the endless 12 bar blues. Thanks to our special g…

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Caleb Bowen & Javelina Jundred | Revenge After a 14:20 Finish Last Year 14:16

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Caleb Bowen, XC Coach at Marshall University, has been running at a high level for a long time. He's part of the crew putting West Virginia on the map (the Bargain Boys). Presented by Naked Sports Innovations In the lead up to Javelina Jundred, Caleb talks about last years 14:20 finish and how he thinks he can make up time on it. He took M1 at Hurr…

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Careth Arnold & Javelina Jundred | 2025 Wins at TDS, Twisted Fork, and Hurricane 100k 13:00

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Careth Arnold is having an all time great season capped by a win at TDS at UTMB where she became the first American winner of TDS, a super hard and technical race. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations] 9 days later she ran and won Hurricane 100k, a much more runnable course than TDS proving shes got the fitness and speed necessary to toe the line…

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The inside story of Notre-Dame's incredible reconstruction | Philippe Villeneuve 15:02

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In a moment that stunned the world in 2019, the famed Notre-Dame in Paris went up in flames, threatening the future of the centuries-old Gothic treasure. Philippe Villeneuve, the chief architect of the cathedral’s restoration, recounts the collective effort to bring the building back to life while honoring its history. Listen for a story of craftsm…

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299: The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair by Max Brallier

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Steve chats with Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair, about the evolution of the series over its ten-year run, the appeal of post-apocalyptic stories for kids, the enduring importance of friendship at the heart of the series, and the challenges of balancing humor with darker themes. Read the transcript! Jack and…

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Sage Canaday & Javelina Jundred | Two Ultrarunning Legends 12:37

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Sage Canaday has been running and contributing the sport of running at a high level for a very long time and we're honored to host him today. We consider him a legend and among the finest and grittiest runners of the last two decades. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations He's preparing for Javelina Jundred this week and we are celebrating the race…

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Can You Beat Mount to Coast H1s for the Price? 42:25

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The Mount to Coast H1s are affordable, well-designed, and durable. The problem? Inventory. They've rolled these out so well that they're hard to get in some markets. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations Inky and Josh jump in talk H1s, Hoka's revival of the Speedgoat 2s, Inkys run for the homeless of Manchester, pricing strategy, and more. Are the …

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I’ll probably lose my job to AI. Here’s why that’s OK | Megan J. McArdle 14:11

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Artificial intelligence could cost many of us our careers — but that doesn’t mean we should stop its development, says journalist Megan J. McArdle. As she watches AI encroach on her own craft, she shares a fresh take on the 19th-century Luddites, who tried to destroy machines that would upend their trade. Looking back, McArdle reframes today’s fear…

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What did Hans Troyer Say? Matt Johnson, Ultrarunning Hallucinations, Lesser Knowns, + More | Hyperlyte Hotline 32:02

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We're digging into your comments and phone calls today from the Hyperlyte Hotlyne. Presented by Naked Sports Innovations Hans and Grace Troyer called in and I literally don't know what he said... perhaps 'young and fit'. Trail Running Hallucinations Lesser Known things in trail running theROCKER Patrick Stangbye Matt Johnson is Running 1000 miles a…

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Blocktober Starter Pack 45:41

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Hey All, Thank you for all reaching out and supporting the Level Design Kit. I have heard the cry for a better understanding of how to use these tools. I wanted to give a bit more of a deatiled break down so please enjoy. ------------------ Level Design Kit ----------------- Buy Here: https://bit.ly/4gYaJ9d Low Poly Shooter: https://fab.com/s/57803…

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From Scrubbing Toilets to Running Ultras: Biel 57:59

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Mike Krazter wrote an article about Biel where he said "Berlin runs on extremes, and Biel is one of its secret engines." Biel runs far and fast and often on the streets of Berlin training for the 24 Hour World Championships where he will run for his home country of Brazil. [Presented by Naked Sports Innovations] He ran TSP solo and unsupported from…

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Taking Nolan's 14 FKT Back from Francois D'Haene 34:11

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Presented by Naked Sports Innovations. David Hedges set the Nolan's 14 FKT. Francois D'Haene took it from him besting him by 3+ hours. And now David Hedges beat him by 10 minutes. Watch the film soar running released with footage and story from the effort. Join Josh Rosenthal and Sam Lohse as they talk about this and the WURL FKT (the Hardrock of t…

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How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy 26:59

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This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It…