Best Adam Vass Podcasts (2025)

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#68: Resilience and Rebuilding, Life and Land with Sally Edwards 48:12

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 68 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Sally Edwards, a dedicated steer trader from Taroom. Sally shares her experiences growing up in agriculture and the pivotal moments that led her to leave the family business. She candidly discusses the emotional ch…

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#67: Building Dreams: A Path to Agricultural Success with Adam and Jacynta Coffey 1:22:31

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 67 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. Join Sam Fryer as he sits down with Adam and Jacynta Coffey to explore their incredible journey from Tasmania to the Northern Territory. Discover how they navigated the challenges of agriculture, embraced opportunities, and built a life centered around resilience an…

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#66: Building Moonkan Park: Land, Legacy, and Long-Term Thinking with Kristie Lisle 1:10:15

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 66 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, Kristie Lisle shares her journey from a mining career to becoming a full-time primary producer in agriculture. She discusses her early life in agriculture, the challenges and sacrifices made while building a contracting business, and the importance …

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#65: Investing in Agriculture: A New Model for Success with Nathan MacPhee from Invest Inya Farmer 56:40

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 65 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this conversation, Nathan MacPhee shares his journey from a successful career in finance to founding Invest inya Farmer, a platform that allows urban investors to support agricultural production without owning land. He discusses the importance of understanding th…

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#64: Breaking the Mold: Stuart Austin on Audacious Agriculture and Finding Your Way 1:11:28

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Send us a text *It's school holidays so we have a special intro and outro for the podcast. G'day and welcome to episode 64 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, Stuart Austin shares his journey in agriculture, discussing his experiences from managing large farms to his aspirations of owning land and cattle. He emphasizes the importa…

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#63: Building a Farming business, Making an impact and Creating communities with Randal Breen from Echo Valley Farm 1:26:53

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 63 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, Randal shares his unique journey from a city life to becoming a farmer, detailing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He discusses the importance of community support, creativity, and resilience in agriculture, especially during toug…

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S07E06: Defending the Wishbone with a Tribute to Bill Mountjoy, GL Sprintout Snag, 10 Personnel Run Game & More 1:02:22

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#62: Innovating Agriculture: The Camel Dairy Revolution with Paul Martin from Summer land Camels 1:01:15

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 62 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this conversation, Paul Martin, CEO and founder of Summer land Camels, shares his journey from traditional cattle farming to establishing a successful camel dairy business. He discusses the challenges posed by drought, the importance of innovative grazing managem…

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S07E05: In-Season Q&A w/ Brandon Lechtenberg - Bluffing, Go-Go Offense, Flexbone, Single Wing & More 1:12:45

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Season 7 Episode 5 features Brandon Lechtenberg, HC at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@Coach_Lech.⁠ Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠⁠. Join us on …

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#61: Tales from the Bee Drover with Sophia Croker. 44:32

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Send us a text G'day and welcome to episode 61 of the A Place To Call Home Podcast. In this episode, host Sam Fryer speaks with Sophia, a commercial beekeeper with a rich family legacy in the industry. Sophia shares her journey from a childhood fear of bees to a deep passion for beekeeping, highlighting the importance of pollination in food product…

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S07E04: In-Season Q&A w/ Adam Gaylor - Read TOM, Gameplanning like Saban, Slot-T & More 1:10:49

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Season 7 Episode 4 features Adam Gaylor, HC at Jenks High School in Jenks, OK. Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠⁠ Follow Coach Gaylor on Twitter ⁠⁠@CoachAdamGaylor. Follow me on Twitter ⁠⁠@CoachVass⁠⁠, the show's account ⁠⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠⁠, and the offensive podcast ⁠⁠@RunVassOption⁠⁠. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episo…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Overcoming Adiversity with Kat Reed 52:23

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this episode, we bring you the closing keynote from the A Place to Call Home: Next-Gen Ag Forum — a powerful and deeply personal session from Kat Reed on Overcoming Obstacles. Kat’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and sheer determ…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen Panel with Mark Vass, John Board and Caitlyn Donaldson 28:45

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. From succession and diversification to mental resilience and innovative farming practices, the conversation dives deep into the realities of building a business, caring for the land, and leading the next generation. Featuring: Mark Vass – Fifth-…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen Practices with Calllan Solari 29:14

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Callan Solari brought a fresh and practical perspective to the Next-Gen Ag Forum, sharing insights from his work as a veterinarian on how the next generation of producers can lift animal health, welfare, and productivity standards. Callan shared…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Next Gen and Succesion with Mark Westcott 19:47

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Mark Westcott delivered a powerful and thought-provoking session on succession planning — not just as a business handover, but as a deeply personal and strategic process that shapes the future of families, farms, and communities. Drawing on year…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Thinking outside the box panel session with Jacob Wolki, Kylie Stretton and Kale and Karen Robinson 24:42

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. The Thinking Outside the Box panel showcased four inspiring producers who have stepped away from traditional approaches to agriculture, building unique, profitable, and sustainable enterprises tailored to their passions and environments. Panel M…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Thinking outside the box with Jacob Wolki 46:15

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Jacob Wolki is a farmer, business owner, and innovator who’s built a reputation for challenging the status quo. In this engaging and thought-provoking session, Jacob shared how he has created diverse, vertically integrated enterprises — from liv…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Getting your finances right, panel session with Alison Larard, Andrew Cox and Sam Spina 28:44

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This panel brought together: Andrew Cox – Generational Wealth Partners (Investing 101) Sam Spina – QRIDA (Loans & grants for producers) Alison Larard – Rural Financial Counselling Service (Tips & tricks for the next generation) Together they sha…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Get Started Investing with Andrew Cox 26:21

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical session, Andrew Cox from Generational Wealth Partners breaks down the fundamentals of investing for the next generation of agricultural producers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your financial strategy, …

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Tips and Tricks for the next generation with Alison Larard from RFCS 22:47

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical and motivating session, Alison Larard from Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) shares her top tips and tricks for the next generation of primary producers looking to build a successful and sustainable future. Recording C…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: QRIDA Grants & Loans: How to set yourself up for success with Sam Spina 13:31

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this practical and informative session, Sam Spina, Regional Area Manager for North Queensland at the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). Sam shared his insights on how producers can access finance, grants, and support…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Grains Opportunities in the North with David Jochinke, Scott Muller, Scott Loughnan & Ruth Thompson 28:18

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. This lively and insightful panel discussion, titled "Grains Opportunities in the North," brought together: Scott Loughnan: Dryland broadacre cropping & AgForce Grains Board member Scott Muller: 4th-generation grain grower from Biloela; AgForce G…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Northern Property Market Update with Brennan Leggett 18:41

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. In this insightful session, Brennan Leggett delivers a comprehensive Northern Property Market Update, diving deep into current trends, challenges, and opportunities in northern Queensland’s property landscape. Packed with local wisdom, practical…

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The Next Gen Ag Forum: Finding a Place To Call Home with Tom Cosentino 51:35

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Send us a text Recorded live at the Next‑Gen Ag Forum 2025, held at the Quayside Terminal in Townsville. Tom’s keynote took us back to where it all began — reflecting on his journey from city life to working his way to becoming a full-time producer. His story resonated deeply with many attendees who were moved by Tom’s candid honesty and determinat…

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#60: More Than Profit: Ranching for Land, Lifestyle & Legacy with Jared Luhman from Ranching Returns Podcast 56:55

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 60 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we’re joined by Jared Luhman, a regenerative cattle and crop producer from Minnesota, USA, and the host of the Ranching Returns Podcast. Jared manages 900 acres and 230 Red Angus cows, markets bulls through Pharo Cattle Company, and is passionate about building a profitable, l…

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#59: Turning Knowledge into Action with Sam Skeat from RAAM 33:26

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we’re joined by Sam Skeat, founder of Regen Ag Asset Management (RAAM)—a business that helps rural producers turn knowledge into action and build more resilient, efficient operations. Sam’s journey has taken him from running tree-lopping crews and working with NRM groups, to c…

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Signal, Noise, and Quantum Mysteries 1:04:12

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Season 2, Episode 10. On this season finale, Adam and Will talk about Brindlewood Bay and the concept of the quantum mystery. We get into stoner mysteries, the LA of it all, and what to do about ipods. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us…

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S07E03: Two Gap, Open Gap (TGOG/Deuce Technique) w/ Cody Gardner (Corner Canyon HS - Utah) 1:28:05

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Season 7 Episode 3 features Cody Gardner, Defensive Coordinator at Corner Canyon HS in Draper, Utah. We discuss his Two Gap Open Gap theory, technique, and application. Check out Coach Vass Defense at ⁠www.coachvassdefense.com⁠ Follow Coach Gardner on Twitter ⁠@Cody_Gardner. Follow me on Twitter ⁠@CoachVass⁠, the show's account ⁠@MDGAPodcast⁠, and …

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#58: Workplace Safety and Real-World Lessons from the Bush with Johno Mackay from JobSafe Pro 50:06

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Send us a text This week, we chat with Johno Mackay—a cattleman, contractor, and founder of JobSafe Pro, an app designed to make workplace safety easier and more practical for rural businesses. From starting his first contract mustering job with a broken leg, to building a successful contracting and fencing business across northern Australia, Johno…

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#57: Money Matters: Building Wealth on the Land with Andrew Cox and Reegan Wass from Generational Wealth Partners 35:29

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we chat with Andrew Cox and Reegen Wass from Generational Wealth Partners, who break down what financial advisors actually do and how they can help farming families and next-generation producers plan, grow, and protect their financial future. If you’ve ever wondered when to sp…

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#56: Selling the family farm and creating your own path with Travis Parry 1:05:12

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 56 of A Place to Call Home. This week, we chat with Travis Parry, who shares his journey in agriculture—from agisting country to building a successful Speckle Park stud. He also opens up about selling the family farm, navigating succession, and how he’s using social media to grow his business and connect with consu…

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#55: From Selling Firewood to Natural Sequence Farming with Stuart McWilliam from Blackbird and Beast 54:19

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 59 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we chat with Stuart McWilliam from Black Bird and Beast—a self-taught regenerative farmer and Natural Sequence Farming contractor whose story is all about backing yourself and building from the ground up. With no ag background, Stuart went from running a firewood business and …

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Q&A: Epiphanies, Magic Systems, and Scrapping It 50:26

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Season 2, Episode 9. On this episode, Adam and Will talk about their perfect creative conditions, how long we’ll be making games, magic systems, epiphanies, changes in approaches over time, and more. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us a…

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#54: Lets talk about "Agistment" with David and Sarah Birchmore from Agistment.net 33:32

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 58 of A Place to Call Home! This week, we chat with David and Sarah Birchmore, who share their journey in agriculture, the role agistment has played in growing their business, and how they’ve built an off-farm income stream to create more opportunities. In this episode, we discuss: How agistment has helped expand t…

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#53: How to create "A Place To Call Home" while working full time with Nick Holland 45:11

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 53 of A Place to Call Home. This week, we chat with Nick Holland, who shares his journey to land ownership while working full-time and the lessons he's learned along the way. In this episode, we discuss: Building a real estate portfolio Navigating family succession in agriculture Agisting and leasing country while …

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The Pros of Con 1:04:34

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On this episode, Adam and Will talk about cons: working them, playing games at them, and running games at them, and all the feelings wrapped up therein. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/.…

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#52: Building a Sustainable business with Simone and Harry from Bush Agribusiness 41:26

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 52 of A Place to Call Home. This week, we chat with Simone Parker and Harry Evan from Bush Agribusiness, where they share valuable insights on how consultancy can elevate your agricultural business. In this episode, we discuss: The Business Edge course and its impact Key findings from the Australian Beef Report Wha…

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Vestments and VHSs 52:15

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On this episode, Adam and Will talk about finishing projects, Mortal Kombat, and Adam’s white whale project. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/.

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#51: Journey to growing Apples in Orange with Iain McLennan 53:32

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 51 of A Place to Call Home. This week, we chat with Iain MacLennan, who shares his exciting journey into the apple industry and what it’s like stepping into a completely new field. In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning into a new industry Growing apples in Orange and what that looks like day-to-day Working in …

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The New End of the World 1:08:55

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On this episode, Adam and Will recap and discuss this year’s ZineQuest, and explore a spiritual successor to a game they both love. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust and throw us a few bucks a month to hear seasonal bonus episodes, get access to merch sales, and more! Find us at https://braintrust.rocks/.…

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#50 Creating a life on farm and overcoming adversity with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce. 1:08:52

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 50 of A Place to Call Home Podcast. In this milestone episode, we chat with Matt and Hayley from Watson Family Produce, where they share their inspiring journey to land ownership and their incredible resilience in overcoming adversity. In this episode, we dive into: Their journey into real estate investing Building…

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Brain Trust Babies 56:34

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Season 2, Episode 5: Brain Trust Babies On this episode, Will regales Adam with an anecdote about a recent game. Find Adam Vass’s Midnight Marathon here: https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/7608ff96-13c1-4dd9-aa9b-c7a50f762b1e/landing?ref=bk-discover-user-profile Find Seb Pines’ Underneath here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spines/unde…

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#49: Going from no cows to feeding the world with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow 1:04:37

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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 49 of A Place to Call Home. This week, we sit down with Bianca Tarrant from Our Cow, who shares her inspiring journey in creating a standout business that connects consumers directly with Australian farmers. In this episode, we dive into: Bianca's path to land ownership Overcoming significant challenges and disaste…

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Bullet Points Rock My World 59:15

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On this episode, we chat about what happens when we send games to print, and the eternal struggle of supporting systems with adventure releases. How do you build a play culture? Check out this link for a list of zine quest projects: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XGdtJVXGD5FD3XMcsS_FXdLN6OuRvmaYlm7Zfyo6zVs/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Find Adam Vass’s…

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Incredible Chair Experience 1:01:48

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Season 2, Episode 3 Part 3 of 3 on crowdfunding. In this episode, we talk about the existential aspects of crowdfunding, and answering questions from the Brain Trust Discord and Bluesky: How do you decide if a project is right for the green realm (or equivalent) as opposed to just doing a release on your own stores? How do we even think this is a g…

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Crowdfunding is a Pencil Dive into a Pond 51:47

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Season 2, Episode 2: Crowdfunding is a Pencil Dive into a Pond. Part 2 of 3 on crowdfunding. In this episode, we focus on the mental aspect of crowdfunding, and answer questions from our Discord and Bluesky: How do you crowdfund a second game? How to balance sustainability and environmental responsibility? Can crowdfunding be fun? Do we need to div…

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For Those About to Crowdfund, We Salute You 1:07:31

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Season 2, Episode 1: For Those About to Crowdfund, We Salute You Part 1 of 3 on crowdfunding. In this episode, we break down first principles of a crowdfunding campaign. What is it, why do we do it, and how do we stay sane while doing it. Find Adam Vass’s Midnight Marathon here. Find Seb Pines’ Underneath here. Visit https://ko-fi.com/thebraintrust…

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S07E02: The "Flex Defense" w/ Kevin May (Seton Hill University, PA) 1:33:11

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Season 7 Episode 2 features Kevin May, Defensive Coordinator & LBs coach at Seton Hill University. We discuss his Flex Defense, including his favorite front adjustments, coverages, and pressures. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach May on Twitter @CoachKevinMay. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @…

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S07E01: Setting the Tone on D for the New Year w/ Pat Fox from Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI) 1:13:36

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Season 7 Episode 1 features Pat Fox, Head Coach/DC/ILB/OL Coach at Notre Dame Prep in Pontiac, MI. Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Coach Fox on Twitter @pefgdefense. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the offensive podcast @RunVassOption. Join us on Twitter to discuss the episode! M…

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S06E18: The "G Defense" with Bud Foster (Former Virginia Tech DC) 1:17:10

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Season 6 Episode 18 features Bud Foster, Former Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech. We talk about the G Defense, the DL techniques, coverages, its history, and much more! Check out Coach Vass Defense at www.coachvassdefense.com Follow Bud Foster on Twitter @CoachFosterVT. Follow me on Twitter @CoachVass, the show's account @MDGAPodcast, and the…