Best Cory Pack Podcasts (2026)

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OLYMPICS PREVIEW: Why Winning a Gold Medal Wasn’t What I Expected, with Nick Goepper 50:04

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The comeback is central to the mythology of sports, and when one plays out on the already mythic stage of the Olympics, athletes in relatively obscure sports can become legends. That’s the context in which halfpipe skier Nick Goepper finds himself as the U.S. Ski Team prepares to name its Olympians next week. An unlikely ski phenom from Indiana, wh…

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Revolutionizing Resilience: How Tech is Transforming Ag with Danny Bernstein 23:02

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In this engaging episode of "Fresh Takes on Tech," host Vonnie Estes welcomes Danny Bernstein, the CEO of Reservoir, to explore the intersection of deep technology and agriculture. The conversation highlights Reservoir's mission to accelerate the integration of robotics and digital tools in the farming industry by making it easier for technologists…

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Magical Connection Between Skiing and Food, With Cody Townsend 27:32

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Adventuring outside is great for the beauty, the sense of awe, the fitness, but really…we’re all in it for the snacks. And no one chases down the munchies quite like skiers. Maybe you’ve seen a snowy wiggler pull a bratwurst out of a jacket pocket while on a chairlift. Maybe you yourself have devoured a towering plate of loaded tatter tots at apres…

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Secretary Karen Ross: Scaling AgTech Across the Supply Chain 27:04

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In this episode of "Fresh Takes on Tech," host Vonnie Estes engages in a deep conversation with Karen Ross at the Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim. As the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Karen offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology, climate, and food production in California. Together, …

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Pack Rafting, “Hell Biking”, and Other Alaskan Sufferfests, with Roman Dial 50:00

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Roman Dial is engaged in a five-decade exploration of Alaska by raft, mountain bike, and foot … but not trail. Over the course of locally legendary adventures like his 800-mile traverse of the Brooks Range and the 628 miles he once hiked with a single backpack’s worth of food and gear, Dial was forced to invent new means of transport, like the pack…

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The Newfoundland Lens: A Year in Review - 2025 31:58

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Let us know if you have any questions about Newfoundland and we may air it on next episode. Newfoundland Lens Podcast: Year in Review - Icebergs, Puffins, Whales and Unforgettable Tours Join Michael Winsor and Corey Babstock in episode 10 of the Newfoundland Lens as they recap a spectacular year of photo tours across Newfoundland. From spring to fa…

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Accelerating Innovation: Lessons from the Packaging Innovation Program 30:58

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In this enlightening episode of "Fresh Takes on Tech," host Vonnie Estes delves into discussions with innovative leaders in the packaging and produce industry, exploring new technologies and solutions that are shaping the future of agricultural packaging. Starting with Ryan Towry of Kwik Lok, the conversation reveals the intricate journey of develo…

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What Scares the Woman Who Skis the World’s Hairiest Lines, with Christina Lustenberger 40:17

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Even those of us who seek freedom and adventure in the wilderness are hardwired to keep themselves safe. It’s why we, as a species, outlasted the dodo and reached the top of the food chain. But there is a subset of outdoor athletes who seem to have found the genetic safety switch in their mitochondria and turned it off—folks like ski alpinist Chris…

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From Freshness to Packaging: Dual Innovations Shaping Produce’s Future 24:35

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Explore how innovation in food preservation and sustainable packaging is transforming the produce industry. Vonnie Estes engages with Joaquin Fisch of NAT4Bio on developing biological solutions for post-harvest preservation using natural polymers. Discover their strategies for extending fresh food shelf-life and adapting to different crops. Later, …

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From Seaweed to Shelf Life: Innovators Transforming the Produce Aisle 23:25

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Explore innovative strides in sustainable packaging and post-harvest solutions with Alyssa Pace from Sway and Anthony Zografos of Akorn Technology. Discover Sway’s groundbreaking use of seaweed for compostable packaging, tackling plastic waste in fresh produce. Learn about Akorn’s all-natural, chemical-free coatings enhancing produce shelf life whi…

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When the Outdoors is Bad For Your Mental Health, with Cory Richards 52:39

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When the mountains grab ahold of your heart, they have a way of directing your life, even becoming a keystone of your identity. But what happens when you associate your time adventuring outside with the lowest points in your life? Can you retire from the outdoors? That’s exactly what photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards did. You may have hea…

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Thanksgiving Special: The Wild, Weird, and Sketchy World of Truffle Hunting 30:22

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Something funky this way comes. All over the world, deep inside dark forests, hunters tip toe in secret for a wildly expensive delicacy: truffles. The aromatic fungi grows underground, tethered to tree roots, and is exceptionally difficult to find—which is why specially trained dogs are needed to sniff them out, and they’re worth their weight in go…

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From Pack Expo, Market Outlook: Sustainable Packaging Trends in the Produce Industry 38:12

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Explore the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging in the fresh produce industry with insights from Wyatt Maysey of Taylor Fresh Foods and Nate Klingler of IFCO. Delve into the pressures and innovations shaping packaging decisions, from regulatory impacts and material selection to technology’s role in optimizing sustainability. Discover how in…

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What Rock Climbing Teaches Us About Balance in Real Life, with Kai Lightner 43:38

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If you’ve ever been bucked off your mogul line, stuffed a front bike tire, caught a toe on a rock, or collapsed the leg of a camp chair, you know that to go outside is to have an intense relationship with balance. But recovering physical balance is a lot easier than emotional balance. Just ask climber and balance Jedi Kai Lightner. Kai has been a c…

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Packaging Transformation: The Consumer's Role in Future Design Choices 17:11

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Join host Vonnie Estes as she delves into the evolving landscape of sustainability in fresh produce packaging with Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability at Taylor Farms. This episode explores the influence of regulatory changes, technological advancements, and consumer demands on packaging solutions. Discover the challenges of transitioning to s…

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The Ancient Roots of Exploration, with Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi 46:29

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Have you ever wondered why you feel a pull to go for that grueling trail run or long bike ride or demanding backcountry ski? We have an innate need for adventure, but why? According to paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi, it’s in our DNA. Ella’s years of Paleolithic study focuses on the first humans and how they behaved—e…

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Beyond Transparency: Cory Connors on the Future of Produce Packaging 13:25

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In this engaging episode of Fresh Takes on Tech, host Vonnie Estes welcomes the insightful Cory Connors. As the host of the “Sustainable Packaging Podcast” and a leading figure in sustainable packaging solutions, Cory shares his extensive experience and knowledge on the current trends, challenges, and innovations within the packaging industry. This…

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Why You Might Consider Jumping Out of a Plane, with Alexey Galda 40:48

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They say it’s not the fall that gets ya, it’s the landing. Fear of falling, or smacking one’s face onto the cold hard earth, is an innate human emotion. Even for athletes who’ve spent a lifetime climbing mountains, traversing sheer cliffs, balancing on knife-edge ridgelines, this fear never disappears. And that’s why folks who paraglide, speedfly, …

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Why Adventure is a Form of Art, With Ski Touring Legend John King 37:52

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In 1978, skier and kinetic artist John King, along with two pals, set out on a singular and epic adventure: a backcountry ski tour from Durango, Colorado to the Medicine Bow Range near Fort Collins. Over six weeks, the trio skied 490 miles, climbed 65,000 vertical feet. They finished gaunt and sun cooked, with boots held together by tape. Their rou…

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What You Learn About People by Paddling From Ottawa to NYC, with Dan Rubinstein 56:19

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Chitchatting is a natural part of any adventure you do with a pal—what else are you gonna do around a campfire or sitting on the tailgate at a trailhead or going for a long walk in the woods? But most of us don’t set out on a journey for the sole purpose of talking with strangers. That’s exactly what writer and standup paddleboarder Dan Rubinstein …

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The Most Insane Event in Mountain Biking is About to Happen, with the Pinkbike Podcast 34:54

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For most of us, mountain biking is a great way to get into the outdoors, get a workout, get an adrenaline rush, and hopefully avoid losing any skin or breaking a collarbone. For the mountain bikers of Red Bull’s annual Rampage contest, mountain biking is a means of defining the limits of human performance and fear tolerance. Every year, these men a…

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Outdoor Adventure and the Art of Self Reliance, with Nick Offerman 45:52

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Ruggedness, dependability, and handiness define a lot of outdoor archetypes, from the ski patroller to the river guide to the park ranger. So why would you find all three in a famous actor? Maybe because the actor in question—Nick Offerman—is an avid outdoorsman in his own right. Surely you know Nick from one of his many memorable roles, like Ron …

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What the Ocean Teaches You About Perseverance, with Chad Nelsen 46:12

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Many outdoorsy folks will happily slog for hours toward outdoor fun, despite the fact that any number of adventure derailing smackdowns await us. Gear malfunctions, crummy weather, and bloodied limbs don’t stop us from heading into the unknown. No one puts this optimistic persistence to better use than lifelong surfer and CEO of the Surfrider Found…

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Joe Don Zetzche on AI, Automation, and the Future of Fresh 39:20

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Explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the produce and floral industries with host Vonnie Estes and guest Joe Don Zetzsche. With insights from Joe’s extensive experience, the episode delves into AI’s role in reshaping retail, revolutionizing floriculture breeding, and redefining supply chains. Discover strate…

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The Unexpected Benefits of Chopping Wood, with Nicole Coenen 47:26

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Wood chopping is objectively awful for all the obvious reasons: blisters, back aches, over-the-counter painkiller expenses. But that’s not what you remember months later, when the fruits of your labor warm you and your loved ones on a cold winter night. See, wood chopping is really an investment—both in terms of that crackling fire, but also your e…

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Pack Pride Podcast: NC State falls at Duke | Pack MBB practice starts | Trent Hidlay joins the show! 51:17

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This show is jam-packed with NC State content! Not only will Charlie Gribble and Cory Smith be breaking down the loss to Duke, but they'll also give their thoughts on Day 1 of the Wolfpack men's basketball practice under Will Wade. The guys will discuss media day and the practice session they got to take in. In the second segment of the show, World…

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Postgame Podcast: NC State falls 45-33 at Duke for first loss of the season 46:16

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NC State had opportunities late, but couldn't come through in any phase of the game in a 45-33 loss at Duke. The Wolfpack (3-1, 1-1 ACC) finished with four turnovers, allowed 45 total points and had more issues on special teams in its first loss of the year. Cory Smith and Michael Clark take a look back at the Wolfpack's issues in all three phases,…

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Pregame Podcast: Adam Rowe previews NC State vs. Duke football 20:16

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RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State football will be back on the road again Saturday afternoon with a trip to Durham to take on Duke. The Wolfpack and Blue Devils are both looking to gain momentum in the ACC, with State already at 1-0 while Duke is playing in its ACC opener. To preview the Pack's matchup against the Blue Devils, Adam Rowe of The Devils' Den …

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What You Learn Running Toward, Rather Than Away, From a Tornado, With Pecos Hank 47:33

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Spend time outdoors, and you’ll eventually spend time in brutal, even scary weather. Dangerous winds, flash flood-inducing rain, and vision-erasing whiteouts are sometimes the cost of entry. By the same token, you’re as likely to remember the upsides to those experience—the belly laughter of relief, the rainbows after the rain, the waist deep powde…

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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State off to a 3-0 start | Pack men's hoops lands first commit in 2026 59:30

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NC State football continued rolling with a come-from-behind win over Wake Forest, 34-24, to open the season at 3-0 and 1-0 in the ACC. Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble take a look back at the latest win, play "Believe It or Not?" with several themes coming out of the first three games and more. The guys will also break down the addition of Trevon Car…

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Postgame Podcast: NC State storms back for 34-24 win at Wake Forest 47:46

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Behind three passing touchdowns from CJ Bailey, a career night from Hollywood Smothers and a stifling second half from the Wolfpack's defense, NC State found a way to pull out a 34-24 win over Wake Forest on the road. The Pack now sits at 3-0 (1-0 ACC) on the season, with the last two coming after trailing at halftime one quarter of the way through…

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Running as Art, With Olympian and Filmmaker Alexi Pappas 43:00

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Extreme adaptability and versatility can be found throughout the animal kingdom, but may have found their peak expression in Alexi Pappas. As a runner, Pappas was a two-time All-American for Dartmouth who set a national record running for Greece at the 2016 Olympics. As a performer, she was a member of Dartmouth’s gut-busting Dog Day improv group b…

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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State's Win Over UVA | Cam Lemons Debro Previews Wake Forest 28:10

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Coming off a tight win over East Carolina in the season opener, NC State football pulled out yet another one-possession win over Virginia on Saturday. Now the Wolfpack must prepare for a short week against Wake Forest on Thursday night in Winston-Salem to open the ACC slate. Cory Smith and guest host Charlie Gribble discuss the biggest takeaway in …

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Postgame Podcast: NC State clinches nail-biting 35-31 win over UVA 56:24

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NC State once again needed a fourth-quarter stop to seal a home win, but got just that with Cian Slone's interception in a 35-31 win over Virginia. The Wolfpack notched five total touchdowns with CJ Bailey accounting for three -- two on the ground, one to Noah Rogers -- while Hollywood Smothers had the other two on the ground. Cory Smith and Michae…

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Pregame Podcast Jacquie Franciulli previews NC State vs. Virginia 2025 27:30

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NC State football will host its first ACC opponent on Saturday afternoon with Virginia coming to town for a rare non-conference matchup. The Wolfpack and Cavaliers are both coming off home wins over Group of Five opponents, but in remarkably different fashions. To preview the Pack's matchup against the Hoos, Jacquie Franciulli of Wahoos247 joins us…

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Running Toward Love, with Lawlor Coe and Family 31:15

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After Lawlor Coe lost his brother Hunter to tragedy, he did everything he could to avoid his pain. Then he laced up his joggers and began to run. At first, it was to elude his grief. But over time, as he began to log miles and miles, he found that the physical suffering he was enduring out on the trail helped him find his way to peace, and then bac…

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Inside Corteva’s Revolution: A Conversation with Brian Lutz 25:38

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Explore the transformative role of AI in agriculture with Vonnie Estes and guest Dr. Brian Lutz from Corteva Agriscience. Delve into the integration of AI and machine learning in crop protection and breeding to enhance prediction accuracy and hasten discovery processes. Discover how AI reshapes traditional methodologies, and learn about managing da…

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Postgame Podcast: NC State takes down ECU, 24-17, in season opener 1:14:36

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NC State needed a fourth-down stop in the red zone to survive, but came away with a 24-17 win over ECU to start the season. The Wolfpack (1-0) finished with 423 total yards behind CJ Bailey's 318 yards passing with one touchdown through the air and one on the ground. Cory Smith and Michael Clark share their thoughts after the game, including Bailey…

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African Surfing and the Ocean as a Source of Joy, with Professor Kevin Dawson 43:54

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The blissed out, swell chasing surfer with a single-minded focus on the next great ride is a pervasive outdoorsy archetype that’s completely at odds with the lived experience of many surfers. Take historian Kevin Dawon, a professor at UC Merced, for whom surfing serves as his connection to a rich tradition of African aquatic culture. Dawson is cred…

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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State Football Over/Under, Stephen Igoe previews ECU 1:28:59

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With game week officially here for NC State football, it's time to put out our predictions for over-unders on both sides of the football. How many yards will CJ Bailey pass for this season? Can Hollywood Smothers be the Pack's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2019? Who will lead the Pack in multiple defensive categories? James Curle and Cory Smith bre…