What if you could sit down at your favorite coffee shop with the most interesting people in Washington State? Every episode does exactly that. Host Scott Cowan has unhurried conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, historians, and makers—people doing fascinating work across the state. These 60-minute episodes feel less like interviews and more like catching up with a friend who has great stories to tell. No scripts. No time limits. Just curiosity and good conversation. 340+ episodes and co ...
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We discuss what we focus on, how we can make sure that’s it’s Christ, and what to be aware of so our focus isn’t taken from him. We’ll regularly interview folks who have insight on how they have made sure their walk with Christ has been fruitful. Join us weekly and join in the discussion on how you can Altar Your Algorithm.
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Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan deems YOU his listener/(human) therapist as he faces the challenge of immunity to neurosis in mini-therapy sessions with (AI) Dr. K. Comedy and therapy—what could be more therapeutic than that? Along with comedy features and unreal supporting players in a multidimensional "podcast" where painstaking precision meets the illusion of spontaneity. "Unique in the podcasting space... Delightful... Engaging... So good... Fascinating and vulnerable... ent ...
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Broadcaster Corbin Middlemas and ex-Test opener Ed Cowan pull apart the biggest issues in cricket. Your weekly deep dive into the sport.
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What’s Your Washington? is a podcast about the people and places that make Washington special. Each episode asks three simple questions, revealing favorite spots, unexpected adventures, and personal connections to the state. Whether you live here, visit often, or dream of exploring, these real conversations offer a true glimpse into the Evergreen State. What's Your Washington? is a production for Explore Washington State and is ©2025 T212 Media LLC, used with permission. Theme music for What ...
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Bitcoin pioneer Charlie Shrem peels back the layers on the lives and backgrounds of the world's most impactful innovators. Centering around intimate narratives, Shrem uncovers a detailed, previously unspoken story of the genesis and evolution of bitcoin, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and the web3 movements. Join Shrem as he journeys through the uncharted territories of tech revolutions, revealing the human side of the stories that shaped the digital world we live in today.
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This is the official Big Tex Ordnance Podcast where we talk about gear, training, and all things related to firearms and firearm accessories. The crew at Big Tex Ordnance is uniquely positioned to be able to interact with individuals from all corners of the firearms industry. Join us!
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Architect of Purpose: Designing a Life That Honors God-039-with Roy Staley
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29:02Every now and then you meet someone and you ask what they do professionally and then you walk away still not sure what they do professionally. Roy Staley is one of those guys. He works for Nvidia and he makes computers do really cool things. He's a deacon at Southside, he's a husband, a father of two, and a faithful follower of Christ. We hope toda…
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'Brand over brains': England's refusal to learn
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41:42As England reckons with a humbling series defeat, the commitment to the Bazball ethos seemingly remains intact within the group. Ed and Corbin analyse the refusal to learn lessons from Perth and what that might mean for the team's hierarchy. The team marvels at Travis Head's historic innings and dig into the left hander's importance before unpackin…
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Ashes D2: 1st Test - Travball Head-lines as Australia surf the chaos wave
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25:00Australia claim a volatile series opener after a Travis Head batting masterpiece capitalised on brilliant bowling from Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland. What now for England and what next for injured Usman Khawaja? Ed Cowan joins Corbin Middlemas from Perth.Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joine…
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Ashes D1: 1st Test - Starc shines, Stokes stars in manic opener
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18:3519 wickets, 300 runs and pure chaos in Perth. Mitch Starc took seven, Ben Stokes grabbed five, Usman Khawaja's back spasms dislocated Australia's batting and Wood-Archer made Australia sweat.Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket commentator Corbin Middlemas is joined by Trent Copeland to bring you all the highlights and match anal…
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Inside Wallace Falls: What Rangers See That Visitors Miss
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1:05:06Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at one of Washington’s most visited state parks? In this episode, Park Ranger Kevin Leese shares what he sees every day at Wallace Falls that most visitors completely overlook. From seasonal crowd patterns and trail management to the unexpected challenges that come with keeping a high-traffic park…
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Jim's Ashes Special: The 2005 nailbiter at Edgbaston
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17:12The history of the Ashes is littered with moments that have defined and intensified the rivalry between the two nations. As we anticipate what those moments might be in the 2025-26 series, Jim Maxwell has been looking back at some of his favourite Ashes memories. In the final part of this series, he and Corbin Middlemas remember England's victory a…
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Chain Breakers: Part 1 — Recognize the Chains-038-with Tyler and Jackson
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17:34We are sometimes bound by something. Sin. Struggle. Pain. Loneliness. Uncertainty. God gives us the ability to identify that we've got a problem. He also gives us the ability to see (through His word) that we have access to his solution. I hope this week encourages you as you try to recognize what's holding you back from fully allowing you to be a …
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Ashes anticipation peaks as the injury rollercoaster continues
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50:34Corbin and Ed go deep in their Ashes preview as Australia's injury predicament deepens. With three quicks sidelined, we unpack how Australia will manage its attack as a Brendan Doggett debut looms. Corbin asks Ed to pick who might have a bigger impact with the bat, Travis Head or Harry Brook? The pair make their predictions for the first Test and t…
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Jim's Ashes Special: Shane Warne and amazing Adelaide
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16:00As we gear up for the 2025-26 Ashes, legendary commentator Jim Maxwell is looking back at his favourite moments from this storied rivalry. In part five of this series, Jim and Corbin Middlemas look back to 2006 when Shane Warne bowled Australia to a series win in Adelaide.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Hazlewood’s good, Wood’s warming, the Ashes are incoming
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46:09Josh Hazelwood might have been cleared for the opening Ashes Test, but Corbin and Ed reckon his scare has laid bare different headaches for Australia. The English picture is more precarious. Frequently injured England star Mark Wood is already struggling with hamstring issues. How the tourists manage Wood and Jofra Archer looms as critical. The pai…
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Weird on Purpose: Inside the “As Many Weirdos As Possible” Music Project
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58:55What happens when you shine a spotlight on the wonderfully odd, the creatively brave, and the musicians who refuse to fit the mold? In this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast, we sit down with founder Rachel Crick and photographer Chris Pugh from As Many Weirdos As Possible — a project that celebrates the artists who make the Northwe…
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Jim's Ashes Special: Ben Stokes at Headingley
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16:30As we get ready for the 2025-26 instalment of the famous Ashes rivalry, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is looking back on his favourite Ashes moments from his time loving the game. In this episode, Jim and Corbin Middlemas reflect on a masterful innings from Ben Stokes in 2019 that secured England a famous victory at Headingley.…
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Faith in Motion: Guiding the Next Generation-038-with Peyton Crump
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18:17Peyton Crump is one of the deacons who serve in many of the ministries at Southside. Helping with organizing teachers, assisting with camp, and planning department events with his wife and children, Peyton does some amazing work. His perspective is worth hearing and we think you will find it encouraging as we encourage you to Altar Your Algorithm!…
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Over prepared, under prepared, salad rolls and Corbin returns
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44:15Corbin Middlemas is back as the gents break down England and Australia's Ashes preparation or lack of, ahead of the first Test in Perth. The pair discuss who will and won't play the first Test in Perth, wrap up the Sheffield Shield action and go deep on what's the secret to a great salad roll.Across the 2025-26 Ashes series, ABC Grandstand cricket …
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Jim's Ashes Special: Border and Thompson's almost miracle
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17:45With the 2025-26 Ashes on the horizon we are discussing legendary commentator Jim Maxwell's top six Ashes moments from his more than 50-year career. In episode three, he and Corbin Middlemas revel in Allan Border and Jeff Thompson's almost miracle at the MCG in 1982.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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From Trail to Page: Kate Rogers on Bringing Outdoor Stories to Life at Mountaineers Books
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1:10:10Stories shape how we explore the Northwest, and some of the region’s most memorable outdoor books start at Mountaineers Books. In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Kate Rogers joins us to share how adventure, community, and curiosity guide the publishing process. Kate talks about finding writers who care deeply about place, what makes a great outdoor s…
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Jim's Ashes Special: A Bob Massie Masterclass
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19:48The countdown is on to the 2025-26 Ashes series, and we are asking legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell to count down his six favourite Ashes memories. Jim and fellow ABC commentator Corbin Middlemas look back at some of the moments that have defined this rivalry. Part two follows Jim to Lords in 1972 where he watched from the stands as Bob Massie…
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Defeat Your Giants: Becoming a Giant Killer Part 3-037-with Tyler and Jackson
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14:49Jackson and Tyler have recorded their first remote episode! Talk about overcoming giants! In today's episode they wrap up the Giant Killer series. What giants are you facing? Are you letting a giant stay alive even though God's done most of the work to kill it? We hope this episode encourage you as you're facing your giants and Altaring Your Algori…
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Ed is joined once again by Trent Copeland to unpack all the big stories from the Sheffield Shield, including the rise of Brendan Doggett. Could a Test debut be on the cards this summer? The guys also dive into England’s seemingly cursed tour of New Zealand, the Aussie women’s shock World Cup exit, and the biggest news of the week - tickets are now …
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AI Meets Bitcoin in Singapore — and Why the U.S. Is Back in the Game with Jesse Darnell
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16:03The U.S. crypto scene is finally waking up. After years of regulatory uncertainty and innovation flight, the winds are shifting. Charlie Shrem sits down with Jesse Darnell, former Marine and founder of ADVXNCE Protocol, fresh off Token2049 in Singapore, to talk about why global builders are suddenly turning their eyes back to America. They dive int…
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Inside the Ranger Station: First Summer at Curlew Lake State Park
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1:11:51What does it take to finally pursue your dream after 15 years of waiting? Joe Giampietri spent a decade and a half working in grocery stores, always knowing he wanted something else. This summer, he's living his dream—his first season as the park ranger at Curlew Lake State Park. Located just 20 miles from the Canadian border in Ferry County, Curle…
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Good luck facing Josh Hazlewood this summer, England. With Corby on a break, Ed is joined by Trent Copeland to unpack the ODI series against India - and the big takeaway? Josh Hazlewood looks in ominous touch heading towards the Ashes. The guys break down all the key talking points from the series, including Sharma and Kohli’s poetic SCG farewell, …
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What’s your favourite Ashes moment? As part of the lead in for the 2025-26 series, legendary ABC commentator Jim Maxwell is breaking down his six favourite memories from a career spanning more than five decades. In this six part special, Jim and Corbin Middlemas pull apart the moments that have defined a famous rivalry. Part one is the saga that ha…
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Kingdom Investments — Investing in What Matters Most-035-with Scott Cowan
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36:44Scott Cowan joins Jackson this week on the podcast to talk about investing! There's something so much more valuable than dollars we can invest, and that is our relationship with Jesus. Scott is an elder at Southside, a husband, father of two, community pillar of Hopkinsville, and a joyful person all around. We hope this week's episode is encouragin…
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The Australian summer of cricket has begun
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49:32The countdown to The Ashes is well and truly underway, but while we wait, we've got a short-format series against India to enjoy. Did Corbin and Ed like what they saw in the first ODI against India? Sheffield Shield players are still auditioning for a national call up, who can catch the selectors' eye? And does Cam Bancroft need to take a breather …
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Why Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat- and Opportunity Might- Come from Quantum Physics
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19:50“Quantum computing is taking the laws of nature — light, heat, entanglement — and turning them into a new kind of computer. When that happens, the way we think about Bitcoin’s security will have to change forever.” — Charlie Shrem This week on The Charlie Shrem Show, we go deep into the strangest frontier yet: the intersection of Bitcoin, cryptogra…
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New Chapters, Same Mission-034-with Jackson and Tyler
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27:04This past Sunday was the last Sunday that Jackson was at Southside. Bittersweet, but the journey continues! Altar Your Algorithm is looking forward to the new doors that are being opened in Bowling Green. It doesn't matter where you are or what you do, if you're doing God's will, you are doing the right thing.…
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All eyes on Pat Cummins and Australia's Women's World Cup record-breaking win
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45:59With Pat Cummin's back injury most likely to rule him out of some Ashes matches, Trent Copeland and Ed Cowan take you through the next tier of players who will be closely monitored to step up into the squad. As the General Manager of Sydney Thunder, Trent shares how they secured Ravi Ashwin for the entire Big Bash season. Plus, the team bring you t…
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Think You Know Seattle’s Southside? Think Again. Coffee, UFOs, and Micro Adventures with Mark Everton
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1:16:35Is SeaTac just an airport? Is Tukwila just a mall? Not even close. In this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast, host Scott Cowan welcomes Mark Everton, President and CEO of Explore Seattle Southside, for a surprising deep dive into a region most people only pass through. Mark breaks down the magic of “micro adventures” easy, unexpecte…
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Engaged: Building a Love That Lasts with Each Other and with Christ-033-with Allie Pickerill and Jesse Cox
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27:53In a fun conversation with a young engaged couple, we explore what engagement means, what advice is good, and how we can be intentional in our relationship with Christ. Even if you're not in a romantic relationship at all, there's something in this episode for everyone! We hope you're able to Altar Your Algorithm and walk closer with Christ this we…
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Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes? Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia. Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.…
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Author and former Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan, AI Dr. K, and their unreal supporting cast return with the most neurotically (and lovingly) crafted episode yet of the award-winning comedy/therapy podcast with album-like precision disguised as spontaneity. Hear when the “best” becomes a beast, meaningless congrats, how vanity makes the world literally…
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Face Your Giant: Becoming a Giant Killer Part 2-032-with Tyler and Jackson
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27:35Apologies for the late upload on this one! I (Jackson) dropped the ball on getting the edit complete! But I think this discussion about facing your giants is a great one. We all have giants. We've got to face them or they're going to always loom over us. Remember you don't have to face them alone. When David went up against Goliath, he was not alon…
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‘This is England’s best chance in a long time to take the urn home.’ Teddy and Corbin break down England’s newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer. We also update our race to open the batting rankings. Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Unseen Service: Blessings For those In Need-031-with Tommy Brooks
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25:12This week Tommy Brooks joins Jackson and Tim to talk about service, fishing, and how to gain wisdom. A great asset to the congregation at Southside, Tommy helps in so many ways. He makes sure the flags are at half-mast when they're supposed to be, he fixes just about everything that needs fixing, and he cares for his wife of 50 years. We hope this …
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It’s raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more! But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal? We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat’s back worries.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Hunter Ezell is one of the coolest people in all of Hopkinsville. You've probably seen some of his work online. He films weddings, is a great photographer, and most importantly loves Jesus. Today's conversation was fun. And I hope it's uplifting considering all that has happened over the last week. Be kind and show grace.…
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“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.” Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup. Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja? We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that…
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Inside the Machine: Crafting American Defense Rick Olsen, Killer Innovations
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1:12:50Send us a text Rick Olson's path from crafting architectural metalwork for the homes of tech billionaires to revolutionizing firearms manufacturing exemplifies American innovation at its finest. In this candid conversation, Rick pulls back the curtain on the precision engineering that sets his barrels apart from anything else on the market. With re…
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Joy in Service: Building Up Others-029-with Ricky Wells
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38:52We had a great conversation this week with Ricky Wells, one of the deacons at Southside. He's creative, has a joy for serving, and his work ethic produces a lot of good work. This good work includes his family, the church, and even where he works. One of the key takeaways is 'If you're going to do something, do it right.' That's a mantra that Ricky…
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Spoiler: We’re very worried. Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes. We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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From Surgeon to CEO: Lessons in Frameworks, Funding, and Founders with Nic Roberts-Huntley of Blueprint Finance
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26:11What happens when you take the discipline of an Oxford-trained surgeon and apply it to crypto? You get Nic Roberts-Huntley, founder of Concrete and Glow, two of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols. In this episode, Nic and Charlie dive deep into the frameworks, philosophies, and practical decisions that turn ideas into billion-dollar realities. From…
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From Columbia River to Vineyard: The Tri-Cities IRONMAN Experience Through One Athlete's Eyes
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1:04:21This third episode in the Tri-Cities Ironman series features Claude Brun, a French-American triathlete who has made the Tri-Cities race an annual tradition. Originally from France and now living in Seattle, Claude has completed 10 triathlons this year alone and is chasing his goal of breaking the 5-hour barrier at this year's Tri-Cities Ironman. Cl…
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Calling and Creativity: Using Your Gifts for God’s Glory-028-with Chaney Guffey
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39:23Chaney Guffey, co-owner of Your Party People, joins us this week on the podcast. God's plans for her brought her back from UK to stay in Hopkinsville and work in New Work Fellowship's Residency program and the works she has been a part of has been fruitful. We discuss creativity, changes in direction, and what we can do to glorify God. Chaney embod…
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Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag. We’re diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near. Keep them coming, we can’t get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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From IRONMAN to Identity: Reimagining the Tri-Cities with Kevin Lewis
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1:22:44What does it take to redefine the identity of a region? Kevin Lewis joins Scott to talk about Tri-Cities’ evolution—from landing the IRONMAN competition to the power of storytelling, collaboration, and vision. It’s a candid conversation on what makes communities thrive and how to shape a lasting narrative.…
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Becoming a Giant Killer Part 1: Identifying Your Giants-027
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22:12In this kickoff episode of our new series Becoming a Giant Killer, we dive into the story of David and Goliath to uncover what it means to identify the “giants” in our lives. Giants aren’t always nine-foot warriors—they can be fear, anxiety, lust, pride, comparison, or anything that keeps us from living fully in God’s purpose. We explore why identi…
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Australia’s T20 and ODI series against South Africa wrapped up in Mackay on Sunday, but the lingering question remains: does anyone really care? Corbin and Ed do their best to park the cynicism as they unpack a white-ball contest with little at stake - beyond putting the Top End on the cricketing map, which we are behind! We also find time to debat…
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Leading the Way: Faith, Vision, and the First Day-026-with Chris Bentzel
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30:45In this episode, Chris Bentzel, superintendent of Christian County Public School System shares his journey from the classroom to the superintendent’s office, offering insights on leadership, vision, and the powerful role faith plays in shaping a school year. We dive into how the first day of school is more than just a fresh start—it's an opportunit…
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