Best Rosemount Podcasts (2025)

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AI in the Sky - Brought to you By AI 1:01:29

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Send us a text In this episode I welcome one of my favorite Public Works Nerds, Brian Simmons from Bolton & Menk. Brian and I look back at our recent presentation on Artificial Intelligence in Public Works - titled AI in the Sky - at the 2025 APWA PWX in Chicago. We also critique and marvel at an AI generated podcast that was created using just our…

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Vote for Marc(k)! Marks, Mentors and Making Normal Happen 36:28

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Send us a text Two Marks trade friendly jabs while making a serious case for APWA: vote, get involved, and mentor the next generation. Join Mark Ray and me, Marc Culver, as we walk through the Minnesota chapter ballot, unpack what the board actually does, and share practical ways to lead well and care for yourself. • APWA Minnesota election overvie…

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Storm Warriors: Managing Private Stormwater Infrastructure with Ryan Johnson from the City of Roseville, MN 1:08:28

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Send us a text I'm excited to welcome my good friend and former colleague Ryan Johnson to the show. Ryan is the Environmental Manager for the City of Roseville in Minnesota and is my favorite storm water and water resources guru. Ryan joins me in this episode to talk about the underappreciated role of making sure that private stormwater BMP's are p…

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Talking Asset Management: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Jon Kremer from OpenGov 59:32

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Send us a text This episode a great deep dive into asset management with arguably the premier asset management system on the market today. I've been working with Cartegraph since 2010 and have been very impressed with their software and vision for constant improvement. Join me as I welcome Jon Kremer, self proclaimed Product CEO for the Cartegraph …

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PFAS: Responding to the forever chemical in our drinking water supplies - Episode 1 1:01:11

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Send us a text We really nerd out in this episode as we are joined by Steve Nelson and Ryan Stempski, both from WSB & Associates, to talk about PFAS in our drinking water supplies. There is much to unpack about this complex and important issue, and this is just the first hour in likely several hours of conversation on this topic in the months ahead…

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Rosemount's Public Works and Police Campus 1:06:05

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Send us a text A deep dive into the City of Rosemount's newly completed Police and Public Works Facility with Public Works Director Nick Egger and Oertel Architects President Andrew Cooper. They share insights on the planning, design, and construction of this $58 million, 160,000 square foot joint facility that addresses decades of space needs whil…

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Season 3 Kicks Off with Mark Ray: Bridges, Bathtub Curves, and Global Public Works Insights. 42:05

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Send us a text Marc Culver returns with Season 3 of Public Works Nerds, sharing his career transition to Brooklyn Park City Engineer and welcoming back Mark Ray to discuss his recent professional journey to Australia. • Mark Ray's Australian Small Bridge Conference experience featured fascinating insights into bridge inspection methods • Australia …

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APWA Accreditation: Shakopee's Public Works Journey with Bill Egan, Alex Jordan, and Barb Kraemer 39:08

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Send us a text This week we start what will become a series of podcasts chronicling the journey of the City of Shakopee, MN through the APWA Accreditation process. Shakopee decided to take this on several months ago and a couple of months into the process at the time of this recording. This is a great conversation about why Shakopee decided to do t…

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Electrifying Edina: Noah Silver on EV Infrastructure and Fleet Transformation in Public Works 54:20

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Send us a text In our 32nd episode we are joined by the City of Edina's Master Electrician and Supervisor Noah Silver. Noah guides us through this nerd session on Electric Vehicles and the required infrastructure to support them. Join us for a transformative discussion on how the City of Edina is spearheading the future of electric vehicle (EV) cha…

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Becoming Parks and Rec Nerds - EAB and Park and Rec Accreditation with Matt Johnson and Bryce Shearen 1:00:33

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Send us a text This week we may have to temporarily rename the podcast "The Parks and Recreations Nerds" as we welcome Matt Johnson, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Roseville. Along with my guest co-host Bryce Shearan, a colleague of mine at Bolton & Menk and former Parks and Recreation Director at the City of Little Canada. Bryce …

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Project Communications in Public Works with Sara Renney 49:55

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Send us a text We are back for our 30th episode here at The Public Works Nerds! Here is the AI Generated Description. I have to call it out because I can't take credit for this prose: Unlock the secrets to transforming public perception and securing project funding through masterful communication with our esteemed guest, Sara Renney, Carver County'…

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Nerds Unplugged: Take 2 with Deb Heiser and Richard McCoy 1:06:19

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Send us a text Join us for Take 2 of the Nerds Unplugged where I sit down with Deb Heiser, Engineering Director for the City of St. Louis Park, MN, and Richard McCoy, Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Robbinsdale, MN. We recap the last four episodes and chat about some random topics like college tours, bridge collapses, and in…

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Innovative Technologies in Pavement Management with Chris Evers 1:13:44

1+ y ago1:13:44

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Send us a text Episode 8 of Season 2 features Chris Evers, a 2023 APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader award winner. That's why I contacted Chris, but I'm so happy I did for many reasons. First of all, I was finally able to nerd out on pavement maintenance. But I was also able to meet a pretty funny, smart, and gracious person in Chris Evers. And since…

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Technology in City Forestry with Minnetonka's City Forester Hannibal Hayes 1:08:34

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Send us a text This episode took some time to get out there! Blame vacations and some tech issues, but I am finally dropping the 7th episode in Season 2 - and its a good one! Super fan and Tree Nerd Hannibal Hayes from the City of Minnetonka, MN joins me to talk about using technology to better manage the urban forest. We go off on some tangents ab…

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Raleigh's Smart City Efforts with Jim Alberque and John Holden 1:06:11

2y ago1:06:11

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Send us a text This week I'm joined by a Smart Cities team from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jim Alberque is the GIS and Emerging Technology Manager for the City of Raleigh and John Holden is the Smart City Manager for Raleigh. We talk about what does Smart Cities mean for Raleigh and how is the City focusing on different efforts under this umbrella. W…

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St Paul Public Works Director Sean Kershaw and his Unorthodox Path to a PW career 53:26

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Send us a text In this episode I sit down with my hometown Public Works Director, Sean Kershaw. As any public works nerd knows, we are at times over critical of those that serve us where we live, and we most likely have experienced that heightened scrutiny from current and retired public works professionals that live in our communities. It can be g…

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Nerds Unplugged February 2024: CEAM Conference, Richard McCoy and Episode Recaps 1:08:42

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Send us a text Welcome to the first Nerds Unplugged episode! Deb Heiser, Michael Thompson and Mark Ray join me as a panel of opinionated Public Works professionals talking about random issues related to Public Works. This is planned to be a monthly or so feature where we recap recent podcast episodes, talk about public works issues in the news and …

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Infrastructure Resilience with Russ Matthys - an APWA 2023 Top Ten Public Works Leader 1:02:22

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Send us a text Join us for our first of hopefully many conversations with an APWA Top Ten Public Works Leader. In this episode we are joined by a Public Works Nerds Podcast veteran, Russ Matthys. In 2023, Russ was one of 10 professionals named a Top Ten Public Works Leader by APWA. We talk to Russ about the award and what that means to him. We also…

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The State of Recycling with Eureka Recycling's Kate Davenport 1:09:38

2y ago1:09:38

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Send us a text Discover the transformative power of recycling and how it intertwines with community economics in our latest Public Works Nerds podcast episode. I, Marc Culver, am joined by the insightful Kate Davenport, co-President of Eureka Recycling, who not only shares her personal journey from climate activism to leading a nonprofit recycling …

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Challenges and Solutions for Water Service Line Inventory with Chelsea Alger and Dave Malm 51:36

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Send us a text Unlock the secrets of how cities are combatting the pernicious issue of lead in our drinking water, as Chelsea Alger and Dave Malm from Bolton & Menk join us to dissect the monumental task of lead service line replacement. With the Flint water crisis still fresh in our memories, we explore the complexities of updating water service i…

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Season 1 Recap with Mark Ray 49:22

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Send us a text It's our 20th episode! Which is milestone in and of itself. Considering 90% of podcasts don't make it past 3 episodes, we're in pretty good company. I am joined by our first episode guest, Mark Ray, Public Works Director and City Engineer for the City of Crystal, MN. Mark, who is one of the most positive people I know, helps me revie…

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Solid Waste: Organized Collection, Recycling and Organics with Rachel Lindholm 57:56

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Send us a text This week we dive into the intricate world of waste management with Rachel Lindholm, the Sustainability Specialist from the City of Richfield, Minnesota. In this episode we talk about how Richfield implemented organized collection, managed recycling services and started both a drop off and curb side organics collection system. Listen…

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A Conversation with the MN Chapter of APWA: Events, Committees, Strategic Plans, and Professional Development 1:06:03

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Send us a text Join us and we talk with the Officers of the Minnesota Chapter of APWA. We talk about the history of the chapter, the committees, conferences, and their strategic plan. This is a lively and fun discussion with some very dedicated and devoted public works nerds! Our distinguished guests - President Monica Heil, Vice President Jupe Hal…

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GIS and GeoAI in the world of Public Works with Adam Carnow and John Shain 1:03:12

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Send us a text In our 17th episode we talk to two GIS Nerds, Adam Carnow from ESRI and John Shain from Bolton & Menk. In the spirit of the AI movement, which we talk about in this episode, specifically GeoAI, I'm going to let the AI generated episode description say the rest - I usually consider this too wordy to use for the actual episode descript…

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The City Engineers Association of Minnesota and how it helps distribute MN's gas tax with Deb Heiser 56:06

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Send us a text In this episode Deb Heiser and I nerd out about the City Engineers Association of Minnesota, a unique organization of municipal engineers. We talk about CEAM's mission, committees and purpose. We also dive into what role CEAM plays in the distribution of Minnesota's gas tax. We would love to hear from others about how your state's ga…

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Implementing Adaptive Level Control Systems for Stormwater Ponds with Ross Bintner 1:00:13

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Send us a text Meet Ross Bittner, Engineering Services Manager from Edina, Minnesota, who has an extraordinary passion for water resources and a knack for innovation. Ross and I nerd out in this episode about a new Adaptive Level Control System that the City of Edina is using to create additional storage in a stormwater pond in advance of rain even…

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How To Handle A Public Works Crisis With Nick Egger 1:12:39

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Send us a text This week we are joined by Nick Egger, Public Works Director for the City of Rosemount, MN. Nick steps back to his time with the City of Hastings, MN and the management of a water contamination event in 2018. Nick talks about how they discovered the contamination, lessons learned about communication, and working with the state Depart…

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Exploring Pipe Condition Assessment and Trenchless Technologies with Paul Pasko 1:05:30

2+ y ago1:05:30

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Send us a text In this episode Marc and guest co-host Deb Heiser talk to Paul Pasko from Electro Scan, Inc. Paul talks about using new technologies to assess the condition of water and sewer pipes. We also talk about using trenchless techniques to rehabilitate pipes and how the future of pipe replacement will be finding small segments to replace/re…

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Traffic Engineering for Cities with Marc and Mike 58:05

2+ y ago58:05

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Send us a text Marc and Mike go solo in this episode focusing on Traffic Engineering for Cities. Leveraging Mike's years of compiling data and producing reports and guides for various traffic related issues at the City level, the Public Works Nerds tackle a couple of frequent complaints such as speeding, request for stop signs and crosswalks. We al…

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Exploring the Intersection of Drone Technology and Public Works with Brian Simmons 1:04:15

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Send us a text What happens when you merge the world of public works with drone technology? Our guest for today's episode, Brian Simmons, a Principal Engineer with Bolton & Menk, and tech enthusiast, shares his insights. A seasoned expert in the field, Brian provides us with an engaging primer on drones and UAVs, distinguishing between the two, and…

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Upping your Social Media Game with Kevin Wright from the City of Chaska, MN 59:52

2+ y ago59:52

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Send us a text In this episode, Kevin Wright, Communications Manager for the City of Chaska, MN, talks to us about how to use Social Media for public works events and projects. We talk about how Chaska is using Social Media, what platforms they are on and where the public is engaging with the City on social media. We also talk about the recently re…

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Mark Maloney: A Career Spanning Three Decades in Public Works 1:00:23

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Send us a text On Friday, July 21st, 2023 Mark Maloney will end his public works career after almost 29 years at the City of Shoreview, MN, and over 32 total years in the engineering and public works field. We are dropping this bonus episode one day before that official retirement to celebrate his remarkable career. Mark has been a role model for m…

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American Public Works Association Update with CEO Scott Grayson 1:04:36

2+ y ago1:04:36

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Send us a text In this episode we talk with Scott Grayson, CEO of the American Public Works Association (APWA). Scott talks about the new strategic directions for APWA, value to public works professionals, and some challenges to the industry such as workforce and DEI initiatives. We also talk about the value of Accreditation, which is offered by AP…

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St Paul Regional Water Service's Water Treatment Plant Overhaul Project Using Progressive Design Build - A Conversation with Pat Shea 1:00:47

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Send us a text Pat Shea, General Manager of the St Paul Regional Water Service spends time with us nerds to talk about their mammoth Water Treatment Plant project including the use of Progressive Design Build to deliver the project. Pat also touches on the issue of lead service line replacement and how SPRWS's surface water source is unique in the …

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Experiments in Neighborhood Traffic Control and Using Big Data with Deb Heiser, PE 1:02:15

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about transportation systems with Deb Heiser, Engineering Director of St. Louis Park, MN. We discuss handling citizen requests,neighborhood meetings, how the city uses pilot projects to test traffic control changes in advance of street reconstruction projects, and her use of big data. Further Resources https:…

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Evolving Asset Management Systems with Russ Matthys, PE and John Gorder, PE 1:07:17

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Send us a text Ever wondered how cities manage their assets and infrastructure? Join us as we sit down with John Gorder and Russ Matthys from the City of Egan, two award-winning engineers, who have played an instrumental role in the city's growth and management. Throughout our discussion, we'll learn about the fascinating journey of Eagan's pavemen…

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Recap of Smart Cities Connect Conference - Spring 2023 52:44

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Send us a text In this episode, we share our insights from the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver, discussing the importance of data management for public agencies and how IoT sensors and video are revolutionizing the way we collect, analyze, and store data. We dive into the role of LiDAR in detecting pedestrians, bikes, and other objects in…

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Innovating Winter Maintenance: Reducing Salt Use and Protecting the Environment with Connie Fortin 54:00

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Send us a text What if you could reduce your reliance on salt and design better, more environmentally friendly winter maintenance strategies? Join us as we chat with Connie Fortin, the Low Salt Strategist at Bolton Mank, who shares her innovative approach to this challenge by collaborating with civil engineers, landscape architects, and planners. D…

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Reorganizing and Establishing the Right Culture in a Public Works Department with Michael Thompson, PE 1:02:30

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Send us a text Michael Thompson, PE has been on quite a journey at Plymouth, MN, since taking over as the public works director in 2017. Listen to learn how he has reshaped the department and the lessons he has learned. Further Resources: Plymouth Public Works Weekly Update Newsletter April 26, 2023 https://drive.google.com/file/d/10zwSatA9IQ1kZDpc…

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Emergency Response in Public Works with Mark Ray, PE 54:47

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Send us a text When we think of Emergency Response, we think of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars showing up on the scene. Mark Ray, PE (Public Works Director for Crystal, MN) has added a fourth to that list – public works trucks. Listen to learn how Mark: Built key relationships across jurisdictions and city departments to help Public Works…

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Introduction to The Public Works Nerds 27:11

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Send us a text Listen to Marc Culver, PE and Mike Spack, PE dig into their backgrounds and what they plan to do with The Public Works Nerds podcast.By Marc Culver, PE and Mike Spack, PE

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Season 2 - Ep 12 - Covid and chil with Eric, Ste and Pandy 1:29:08

6y ago1:29:08

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Amounst the Covid 19 crisis we curently find ourselves in we decided to release a podcast to pass some time since there is absolutely no football on at the moment. We have a chat about the corona virus, politics, conspriacys with Pandy, the healthcare system. Ste and Pandy went head to head in a music quiz. We took precautions recording this episod…

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Season 2 - Ep 11 - Back to the start with Eric and Mick 1:20:37

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We speak about the LSL, AUL UCFL and Cups. We talk about Rosemount Mulvey and their council issue. Kingswood castles hub proposal. Oliver Bonds huge win in Waterford. We have interviews from Dundalk player and Old County Manager, Daniel Cleary and Ayrfield manager,Gary Deegan. We give updates from the UCFL, AUL and LSL tables. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Season 2 - Ep 10 - Mick, Ste and Eric tackle a football heavy episode 1:34:52

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We cover all the major Dublin leagues in this episode. Mick gives us a breakdown of the LSL and his visit to Ballyfermot and Sheriff. Eric gives records his day out watching Bangor and Mochtas last Sunday. Ste talks about the UCFL and has a fairly heavy rant! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Season 2 - Ep 9 - First Episode of 2020 with Eric, Ste and Gaz 1:10:36

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Eric, Ste and Gaz record the first episode of 2020. Brand new headset mics for this episodes which made it a joy to record! We talk UCFL, LSL, AUL, FAI Junior Cup, Justin Burke Sports, Twitter, Troy Parrot. Follow us on Twitter @Mixerpodast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Season 2 - Live @ Rosemount v VEC in the FAI Junior 34:53

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Live video of the peno shootout can be found on twitter @mixerpodcast. Thanks to Richard and Simmo for their interviews. Best of luck to both clubs going forward. Happy Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Season 2 - Ep 8 - A cold night in Tallaght with Eric, Mick and Lorcan 1:30:01

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In a icy episode the lads chat about the goings on in the FAI, Limerick, The UCFL, AUL and LSL. We talk about the upcoming mixer social media world cup and pit Mick and Lorcan head to head in a quiz. We cover the Oliver bond and Castlrea game and have live coverage from Mick. Eric follows up with a brief interview with Evan Kane, the Oliver Bond co…

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Season 2 - Ep 7 - Jam packed with Interviews the Christmas Toy Appeal 2:09:07

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This week we have a jam packed episode! We talk about the Christmas Toy appeal ran with the support of Crumlin and Bluebell. We have an interview with Paul O Brien from SHFC discussing the turn around in the club and the way they have approached the season. We have match reports from VEC and Glasnaion and the usual football chat! A special intro an…

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Mental Health - Ep3 - Sports Psychology with James J Claffey 1:26:47

6y ago1:26:47

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James J Claffey is a Sport, Exercise & performance Psychologist working with Cobh Ramblers and Na Fianna and is working on a Uefa A license. James has worked with many players and teams across many different levels. This week James chats to Eric about mental health and sports psychology. What makes a good coach? How can coaches better manage player…

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Season 2 - Ep 6 - The Return of the Mick (Football Heavy Week!) 1:57:09

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Mick returns for the first time this season to talk about his stint at Castle Celtic. We talk about the lower divisions of the LSL,AUL and UCFL. We ponder on the existence of the Oscar Traynor. Eric takes a trip out to 2 games and interviews representatives from Kingswood Castle, Beech Park, Clontarf and Oldbury. We talk FAI Junior cup and @MixerPo…