Best Purple Path Podcasts (2025)

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382 - Raising Great Humans Through Sport- The Real Path to High Performance 1:37:42

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Steve Magness x Matt Dixon on joy, resilience, and what actually creates long-term success in young athletes Too many conversations about youth sports focus on podiums, rankings, and early success. But the real power of sport isn't medals— it's the humans our kids become along the way. In this special conversation, performance experts Steve Magness…

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#12 - Observing Thoughts as Passengers 16:49

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In this guided experiment, you'll learn and practice a powerful psychological skill for changing your relationship with difficult thoughts without trying to control, suppress, or argue with them. Rather than struggling with your mind, this episode invites you to step back and observe your thoughts as "passengers" in a vehicle you are driving toward…

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Growing Without Scaling: Christy Hunter's Strategy for Building Photo Walk 53:07

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Christy Hunter started Photo Walk Nashville seven years ago after discovering Airbnb Experiences, combining her photography skills with local knowledge to create tours that capture memories for travelers. What began as open photo shoots quickly evolved as she learned to segment products for different customer types—bachelorette parties, couples, so…

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383 - Triathletes Before You Start Training In 2026, Listen To This 44:01

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses strategies for setting performance goals and training effectively in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of starting now, before the holidays, to avoid the "New Year, New You" pressure. Dixon identifies three common challenges: the overwhelmed athlete, th…

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#11 - I'm Aware of Having the Thought That... 18:32

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In this guided experiment, you'll learn and practice a powerful, evidence-based psychological skill for changing your relationship to difficult thoughts without trying to control, suppress, or eliminate them. Rather than getting caught up in the content of your thoughts, this experiment helps you become more aware of the process of thinking itself.…

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Champagne at an Active Volcano: Selling Luxury Tours in Remote Places 53:17

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Ryan Connolly went from finance analyst to glacier guide to co-founder of Hidden Iceland. In this episode, he shares the numbers behind their most pivotal business decision: cutting small group tours that represented 50% of their departures but only 10% of revenue. That shift to exclusively premium and luxury private tours helped the company grow b…

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Building a Cross-Border Motorcycle Tour Business in East Africa 31:52

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Kevin and Sylvia launched iRide Arusha in July 2024, offering motorcycle tours and rentals in Tanzania. Within 18 months they scaled across four East African cities through a franchise model called iRide Africa, with partners operating in Rwanda, Nairobi, and Mombasa. The franchise structure allows riders to cross borders and book multi-country tou…

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#10 - The Purple Cow 20:39

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In today's guided practice, we explore one of the most well-studied, and counterproductive, patterns that keeps people stuck: trying to control our thoughts. This experiment begins simply: "For the next two minutes, try not to think of a purple cow." What follows is an experiential deep dive into: · What happens when we try to suppress or avoid cer…

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381 - The New Science of Mental Toughness with Steve Magness 49:10

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Human Performance Author & Coach Steve Magness discuss the importance of mental toughness in athletic performance and life. Magness emphasizes that mental toughness is not about ignoring pain but navigating it effectively. He highlights the need for a comprehe…

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Headwinds and hope: Tony Juniper on Why Nature Restoration is a Path to Economic Growth 34:36

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This time we are absolutely delighted to welcome Tony Juniper to the Knepp Wilding Podcast. Tony is well-known to us here at Knepp. A massive supporter of rewilding and an important figure in the conservation world, Tony is currently serving as the Chair of Natural England. In this stimulating conversation, Tony tackles the deepest issues behind ou…

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#9 - A Light in the Attic 23:24

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In this guided experiment, we turn on the light in the attic of the mind. If you've ever struggled with worry, rumination, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, obsessive loops, or getting pulled out of the present moment, this practice may be one of the most important skills you ever learn. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Observe the process of…

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“The Riches are in the Niches”—2026 Group Travel Trends & Events 54:28

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This conversation with Jeff Gayduk, publisher of Premier Travel Media, reveals an industry at a transformative inflection point where specialized group travel is experiencing unprecedented growth despite predictions of its demise. Speaking from his unique vantage point overseeing multiple travel industry verticals, Gayduk identifies 2026 as a water…

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Vibe Coding for Tour Operators: No‑Code Tools to Save Time and Grow Revenue 48:58

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Pete Syme talks with Drew Falkman about vibe coding, a way for tour operators to build custom software tools using plain English prompts instead of traditional programming. Drew explains how AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude have been trained on code repositories, allowing them to generate working applications from simple descriptions. The conversat…

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#8 - Illuminate the Lighthouse 34:26

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In this guided experiment, you'll begin learning and practicing the foundational skills of mindfulness: the ability to wake up from autopilot and connect more fully with your life, moment by moment. While aligning your behavior with your core values is essential to building a meaningful life, mindfulness helps you see clearly where you are and how …

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WIN CYCLE: Manage Energy, Not Time — Sami Inkinen's Playbook for Sustained High Performance 53:32

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Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster interview Sami Inkinen, co-founder and COO of Trulia and CEO of Virta Health, discussing his journey of high performance in sports and business. He emphasizes the importance of managing energy over time, integrating …

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#7 - Measure Pleasure 14:17

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In this guided experiment, you'll learn a surprisingly powerful method that's been shown to help people reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance use, insomnia, and more, by focusing on one simple idea: Pleasure through measurement. You'll discover how to use daily monitoring (sometimes called a daily diary or tracking log) to increase awar…

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Designing High‑Repeat, High‑Value Wine Tours Off The Beaten Path 46:10

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Born from a wine import business and shaped by deep relationships with multi‑generational wineries, Joy of Wine Journeys built a premium, multi‑day model with a ~75% repeat rate. Natalie shares why they skip big cities, how “depth over density” creates value, and how pricing, partnerships, feedback, and tight ops compound into growth. Top 10 takeaw…

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REBROADCAST - Traditional Off-Season is Dead- Here's What Actually Works 38:37

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In the episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of a structured off-season for athletes to avoid performance regression. He emphasizes the need for consistent, lighter training rather than complete shutdown or high-volume base building. Dixon highlights the significance of maintaining rh…

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How to Turn Great Tours Into 50,000 Five-Star Reviews 57:36

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When Justin Buzzi launched a clear kayak tour in Florida, his goal was to offer something memorable. What he built was one of the most highly rated kayak experiences in the country—with over 50,000 five-star reviews and 30+ franchise locations. In this episode, Justin joins Dustin Miller of Conversion Assist to unpack how they built a guest experie…

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#6 - Closing the Gaps with S.M.A.R.T. Goals 27:16

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In this experiment, you'll take the values and insights from your previous work and begin turning them into real, lived change. You'll learn the difference between values (your ongoing direction) and goals (specific destinations along the way). Then you'll create one clear, realistic, meaningful S.M.A.R.T. goal designed to help close a specific gap…

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#5 - Judge E and Judge F 19:23

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In this guided experiment, you'll explore how judgments shape your emotional life, your relationships, and the ways you show up each day. You'll learn to distinguish between Judge E (evaluations—good/bad, should/shouldn't) and Judge F (facts—what is actually happening). You'll be encouraged to: Identify a meaningful "gap" from your values work Noti…

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#4 - Mind the Gaps 14:14

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In this episode, you'll explore the space between the values that matter most to you and how you're currently living your life. Using your Core Values Hierarchy from the previous experiment, you'll learn a simple and powerful way to identify where your behavior is aligned with your values, and where meaningful gaps exist. You'll be guided to: Revis…

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#3 - Building Your Core Values Hierarchy 11:00

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In this episode, you'll take the next step in clarifying what truly matters to you by identifying your core values: The values that are most central to the life you want to live, and arranging them into your own personal values hierarchy. You'll be guided to: Revisit what emerged during the "Being Remembered" experiment Review the values you select…

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#2 - Discovering Your Values 15:14

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In this episode, you'll continue the process of uncovering what truly matters to you by identifying your core values: The qualities that make life feel meaningful, grounded, and authentic. Using a guided exercise adapted from the Personal Values Card Sort (Miller & Rollnick, 2013), you'll explore 100 possible values and notice which ones genuinely …

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#1 - Being Remembered 14:29

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In this episode, you'll begin exploring what it would mean to live a more authentic, values-based life. Rather than discussing values in the abstract, this guided experiment invites you to reflect deeply on the people who matter most to you, and on how you most want to be remembered by them. You'll be encouraged to: Identify the people you care mos…

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START HERE: Welcome to the Honest Mental Health Podcast 3:50

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Welcome to the Honest Mental Health Podcast In this introductory episode, you'll learn what Honest Mental Health is all about, and why this podcast is different from traditional conversations about mental health. Instead of simply listening, you'll be invited to actively participate in guided experiments designed to help you get unstuck and move to…

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Win Cycle: How World-Class Athletes Inspire a New Era of Executive Performance 39:01

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Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon introduces Win Cycle, a performance-first leadership system inspired by elite athlete training principles. Designed for executive and academic teams, Win Cycle aims to build systems for sustained high performance. The program, developed over 18 months and launched in…

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Multi-Day Brand & Growth Strategies from Intrepid Travel 46:43

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When Christian Wolters rejoined Intrepid Travel, his goal wasn’t to reinvent the brand—it was to reconnect it to its core. As President for Canada and GM of Marketing for North America, Christian brought a global perspective to a local challenge: how to ensure that Intrepid’s messaging reflected its values, operations, and guest experience. At the …

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Rebelling with Integrity: Geetie & Guy Singh-Watson on Food, Farming, and Fairness 32:58

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Geetie and Guy Singh-Watson are powerhouses of the organic and regenerative food and farming movement. They’re the inspiration behind the Knepp Wilding Kitchen and Market Garden. In this month’s podcast with Isabella Tree, Geetie and Guy vent their frustration with supermarkets, industrial farming, restaurant supply chains and lack of accountabilit…

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380 - Train Smarter, Race Faster: The Proven Method For Effective & Fun Off-Season Bike Training 44:08

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of off-season training for athletes, emphasizing the need for rejuvenation, flexibility, and building a foundation for next year's performance. He highlights the benefits of consistent, low-impact cycling, which not only maintains fitness …

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The Financial Fix: Bookkeeping Tips to Keep Tour Operators Profitable (w/ Purple Sapphire Business Solutions) 40:57

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When Kirstin Reeder’s first-ever bookkeeping client turned out to be a tour operator, she didn’t expect it to change the course of her business. But that relationship revealed how often tour operators are misunderstood by traditional accountants. Today, Kirstin and her teammate Amber Call run Purple Sapphire Business Solutions, a firm focused entir…

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REBROADCAST: Marina Gelman - How Adopting an Athletic Mindset Saved this Mother's Life 51:23

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On the episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon welcomes guest and Purple Patch Athlete Marina Gelman. In 2000, at the age of 40, Marina Gelman lost her college-aged daughter in a tragic car accident. At the time, Gelman was a new fitness enthusiast and avid runner. Overcome by grief after the accident, however, …

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What's a Sharkeologist? 54:10

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In this episode we chat with Jeff Grant, frontman of Seattle-based band Sharkeologist (and its lead guitarist, CBM Podcast co-host Aaron Stayman). Sharkeologist is a hard rock band that weaves harsh guitars, cutting synths, huge beats, and a pop-rock hooks into songs that hit hard and get stuck in your head. They have drawn comparisons to Weezer, T…

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Growth Series: How World Tours Italy Scaled While Keeping Everything In-House 22:12

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As part of our Growth series, recorded live in Berlin at GetYourGuide's 2025 Unlocked Summit, we now turn to Naples, Italy. Tourpreneur host Mitch Bach talks with Jasmine Palmieri, Commercial & Product Director for World Tours Italy. World Tours has scaled by keeping everything in-house—from their fleet of vehicles to employed tour guides—allowing …

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379 - The Keys to Successful Coaching: Lessons From 20 Years in the Trenches 35:54

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In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the evolution and future of coaching on the Purple Patch Podcast. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, integrating performance with life demands, and proactive coaching that anticipates challenges. Dixon highlights the need for mutual investment, collaboration, and simplific…

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Growth Series: How Arzu Tutuk scaled her European walking tour business to 160,000 customers 37:01

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Welcome to the Growth Series! Tourpreneur hosts Peter Syme and Mitch Bach attended GetYourGuide's Unlocked event in Berlin in September, and recorded several conversations with tour operators who have scaled their businesses to tens and hundreds of thousands of travelers. They share their insights and secrets in this series. In this conversation, P…

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378 - Still Skipping Strength Training? Here's What You're Leaving on the Table 38:46

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Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of strength training during the off-season for athletes, emphasizing its benefits for longevity, performance, and overall health. He shares a case study of Dave Pray, a 70-year-old cyclist who improved his lean body mass by 8 pounds and re…

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Penny’s farewell - fond memories of runaway beavers and sloe carpets 30:12

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In this very special episode Penny Green officially hands the host’s mic to Isabella Tree. Penny has been behind the Knepp podcast since it launched in 2020 and has been Knepp’s ecologist for a decade. She's moving on for pastures new (in fact, just down the road to the Wiston Estate). In this warm and poignant episode, Isabella asks Penny to take …

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From MasterChef and Video Games to Market-to-Table Tours: How Emotion Became the Secret Ingredient (w/ Joseph Szakács) 52:13

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Today Tourpreneur host Mitch Bach goes to Budapest! When a video game designer accidentally lands on MasterChef thanks to his partner’s prank, he doesn’t expect it to change his life. But that twist launched Joseph Szakács into founding Foodapest, one of Budapest’s most unique food experiences. In this episode, Joseph shares how he turned a surpris…

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Tour Design as a Defensive Moat for your Tour Business 54:55

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Good tour design doesn't just help create memorable experiences, it's also a way to build a defensive moat around your business that protects against competitors, copycats, and even AI disruption. In today's episode, TP hosts Mitch Bach and Peter Syme dismantle the traditional information-based approach to tour guiding and argue for a shift in thin…