Best Gregory Wilson Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Hanks on loneliness 5:35

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The Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was cast away by Kirsty Young in 2016. Tom’s parents split up when he was five, and he went to live with his father. By the age of 10 he'd lived in 10 different houses in five different cities.Tom spoke to Kirsty about his complicated childhood, his parents’ divorce and how he managed his overwhelming feelings of l…

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Episode 165: TD Smyers: Unlocking the Power of Open Source Board Recruiting 30:13

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Greg sits down with TD Smyers, CEO of BoardBuild, to explore the transformative potential of open source board recruiting. They dive into how nonprofits can leverage transparency, community networks, and data-driven strategies to build stronger, more diverse boards—ultimately driving greater impact for the organizations they serve.…

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Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward - MX Legends! | Podium to Present Ep.8 33:54

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Ricky Johnson and Jeff Ward have been busier than ever lately, but the two legends of motocross were finally both in California long enough to return to the Swapmoto Live studios to get together for a couple of episodes of Podium to Present! This week, the guys invited legendary motocross designer Kenny Safford to join them to talk about his early …

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Val McDermid on her childhood love of libraries 4:00

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In 2013 the Scottish writer Val McDermid was cast away by Kirsty Young. Crime fiction is Val's chosen genre, and the millions of novels she sells examine and dissect the darkest recesses of human behaviour. Val spoke to Kirsty about her childhood love of libraries. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Travelling Ghosts Bent Spoons and the Science of Magic | Dean Radin 1:25:25

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In this episode, Dr Radin returns to the show to talk to us about his amazing new book, The Science of Magic. We look at Meta-analyses with trillion-to-one odds. Hotel poltergeists that target specific researchers. Spoons that bend without force. Sigils. Always, always sigils. Radin explains why materialist skeptics have run out of arguments, how b…

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Malala on campaigning for equal access to education 4:33

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The activist Malala Yousafzai was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2021. Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize when she was 17, becoming the youngest winner in its history. She spoke to Lauren about why equal access to education for girls matters so much to her and her family. You can listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds.…

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Jilly Cooper on the secret to a successful marriage 3:12

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In 2016 the novelist Jilly Cooper was cast away by Kirsty Young. Jilly is perhaps best known as the author of Rivals but her writing career also spans newspaper columns, non-fiction books on class, marriage and animals in war, and novels that sell in their millions. Jilly told Kirsty Young about her theory on what makes a successful marriage. You c…

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2025 Las Vegas Supermotocross Finale Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:16:25

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After 31 races, the 2025 Monster Energy Supermotocross World Championship has finally come to a close. In the 450 class, Jett Lawrence handily wrapped up his third consecutive title and remains the only racer to carry the number-one plate since the series' inception. In the 250 class, Jo Shimoda endured a barrage of attacks to earn the 250 SMX Cham…

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Ian Wright on his inspirational teacher 5:54

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The former footballer and pundit Ian Wright was cast away by Lauren Laverne in 2020. Born to Jamaican parents in south-east London, Ian grew up with his mother and stepfather. His biological father had left the family before Ian was two years old. Things at home were difficult, and Ian spent as much time as possible outside playing football. Ian sp…

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John Gregory Part 2 on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 56:55

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Presented by 6D Racing A couple of weeks ago, we were able to get in touch with John Gregory of the legendary JT Racing motocross apparel company from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, but we were cut short when his neighbor dropped in for a surprise visit. In this episode, we were able to track John down again and complete his memoirs about the glory y…

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Otto Rahn, Nazi Grail Hunter | Richard Stanley 1:29:51

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Filmmaker Richard Stanley joins us to unpack his incredible book "Otto Rahn: Grail Hunter" - the true story of a gay Jewish medievalist who became the SS's chief grail hunter in Nazi Germany. We explore Stanley's own supernatural experiences on Montségur (getting trapped by lightning), the brutal genocide of the Cathars, and why this whole story fe…

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184. Why Your Ads Don’t Work with Arooba Kamal 31:09

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In this conversation, host Eitan Koter is joined by Arooba Kamal, a full funnel growth operator with over 10 years of experience helping DTC brands build sustainable, profitable growth. Arooba has worked across Meta, Google, CRO, and lifecycle marketing. She’s supported brands in categories where the products are deeply personal - women’s wellness,…

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St. Louis SMX Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:05:42

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The St. Louis round of the Monster Energy Supermotocross World Championship Playoffs yielded two boring motos and two motos that had us on the edge of our seats! Having two new winners in both the 250 and 450 classes was also a breath of fresh air, and it gave us plenty to talk about in this week's Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis Tires and Outhouse Cof…

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Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player 49:21

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Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she’d won 74 caps for her country. Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local…

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183. How to Make Money Selling Digital Businesses with Gregory Elfrink 32:27

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On today’s episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Gregory Elfrink, Head of Marketing at Empire Flippers. If you’re not familiar, Empire Flippers is the largest curated marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, from content sites and SaaS companies to e-commerce stores and agencies. Greg’s story is anyt…

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Charlotte SMX Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:08:17

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Presented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co. Last weekend, the Monster Energy Supermotocross World Championship Playoffs got underway in Concord, North Carolina, at xMAX Dragway, and severe weather forced the cancellation of the event after the first 250 and 450 motos were run. Four lightning strikes in the area initially halted the event, but the o…

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson, scientist 50:20

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Professor Dame Carol Robinson is a scientist who was the first female professor of Chemistry at both Cambridge and Oxford Universities. She has been awarded scientific prizes from all over the world for her pioneering work studying complex macromolecules using an instrument called the mass spectrometer. Carol was drawn to science as a child growing…

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How Spirit Entities Shape Human Affairs | Vanese McNeill 1:31:52

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Vanese McNeill, co-producer of the Magical Egypt series, returns to the show. In this episode, we explore the hows and possible whys of spirit involvement in history, from the super-elite level down to the everyday. And also across to some of the sillier claims about AI floating in the air like so many plasma entities. And all of this was inspired …

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John Gregory on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 50:04

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Presented by 6D Helmets Last weekend at the Big Bear MX Grand Prix, I spotted a guy walking through the pits in a matching T-shirt and short pants, adorned with the JT Racing Bad Bones graphics that were made famous by Ron Lechien in the late 80s. Of course, the outfit was a modern offering from the licensing holders, but it got my mind reeling wit…

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SMX Playoff Preview on the Kickstart Podcast 1:12:03

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Presented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co. The 2025 SMX Playoffs get underway this weekend at zMAX Dragway in Concord, North Carolina, and on this week's Kickstart Podcast presented by Maxxis Tires and Outhouse Coffee Co., we are joined by Sean Brennan from Feld to talk about some of the cool things to look forward to this weekend. What do you thi…

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182. How To Align Marketing With Business Goals with Francesco Alfano 27:36

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On this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Francesco Alfano, a Toronto-based digital marketing leader with over 12 years of experience. He has worked with some of Canada’s most recognized brands, including Rogers & Shaw Communications and Campbell’s Soup Company. Francesco has built his career around turning b…

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Harry Hill, comedian 50:48

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Harry Hill is a comedian, writer and broadcaster best known for presenting popular television shows including You’ve Been Framed, Junior Bake Off and the multi award-winning TV Burp. He was born Matthew Hall in Surrey and brought up in Kent. He became a Cub Scout and got a taste for performing when he was nine after playing Widow Twankey in the Chr…

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181. The Power of Belonging in Branding with Chelsea Burns 33:40

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In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter sits down with Chelsea Burns, better known as The Marketing Psychologist™. Chelsea has more than 17 years in marketing, holds a master’s in applied psychology from USC, and works with conscious companies to help them grow without losing sight of their values. She is also the creator…

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Budds Creek MX and Big Bear MX Grand Prix on the Kickstart Podcast 1:20:53

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Presented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co. What a wild weekend we had, on both sides of the United States! The Pro Motocross Championships came to a close in Budds Creek, Maryland, with Haiden Deegan wrapping up his second consecutive 250 National Championship and closing out his small-bore racing career with a win. Jett Lawrence bookended the ser…

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Monica Dolan, actor 50:58

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Monica Dolan is a BAFTA and Olivier award winning actor. She is equally at home playing a wrongfully accused postmistress in Mr Bates Vs the Post Office as she is playing the serial killer Rosemary West. Alongside her many roles in TV, stage and screen, Monica has also written and performed in her award winning one woman play B*easts. Born in 1969,…

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What Would You Do If Certainty Never Returned? 37:34

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Back on the farm, jetlagged and hustling. I’ve been sitting with this question since I decided not to renew my lease in Asunción. So today, I want to give you my thoughts. There's some frosty farm pics over on my Substack. Enjoy!

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Episode 164: Mitch Stein: Donor Advised Funds 28:39

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🎙️ In this episode, Greg sits down with Mitch Stein of Chariot to unpack one of the fastest-growing forces in philanthropy: donor advised funds (DAFs). Together, they explore what’s driving the rapid growth of DAFs, key trends shaping how donors use them, and practical strategies nonprofits can adopt to better engage with DAF holders. Whether you’r…

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180. How to Market Your Brand Online with Jake Levin 30:51

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In this episode, Eitan Koter welcomes Jake Levin, founder and CEO of Inflection Growth, a company that helps fast-scaling e-commerce brands reach their next big milestone. Jake was the first marketing hire at goPuff, co-founded GettaCar, and now works with brands through a hands-on, embedded marketing team model. They talk about how the e-commerce …

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2025 Unadilla Motocross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:22:18

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Presented by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co. Last weekend's penultimate Pro Motocross National at Unadilla MX challenged racers with a rough, fast, and somewhat dry track, and even Eli Tomac admitted that the high speeds were intimidating. Chase Curtis, Alex Ray, and Donn Maeda go over everything they saw, learned, and heard at Una-freakin'-dilla!…

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Gustavo Dudamel, conductor 51:19

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Gustavo Dudamel is a Venezuelan conductor, violinist and composer. He is known for bringing humour and joy to the podium. He is currently director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra and in 2026 will take up the post of music director of the New York Philharmonic, following in the footsteps of Gustav Mahler and …

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179. Google Ads Tips That Really Work with Dan Chorlton 31:15

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In this episode, Eitan Koter sits down with Dan Chorlton, CEO and co-founder of Goa Marketing. Goa Marketing is a SaaS platform that helps enterprise advertisers get more from their Google Ads budgets. Dan and his team have managed and optimized over a billion pounds in paid search, partnering with brands like MoneySupermarket to improve returns an…

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2025 Ironman Raceway Motocross Recap on the Kickstart Podcast 1:08:04

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Presented by Maxxis Tires and Outhouse Coffee Co. The Ironman Raceway National was jam-packed with action, drama, and everything that makes bench racing afterwards so much fun! From Haiden Deegan's perfect 1-1 showing, to Jett Lawrence's one-lap penalty for "jumping the gate," to Chase Sexton's bizarre crash and DNF...we cover it all, and lots more…

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What We Lost from Early Christianity with Dean Andrew McGowan 23:03

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Andrew McGowan, Dean of Berkeley Divinity School and Professor at Yale Divinity School, discusses the origins of today’s Christian practices, which Christian rituals were lost over the centuries, and why the famous biblical story of Abraham and Isaac is about trust, not sacrifice.By Yale Divinity School

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Ash Atalla, producer 50:03

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Ash Atalla is a television producer whose first hit was the BBC sitcom The Office, starring Ricky Gervais. He followed it up with the IT Crowd, People Just Do Nothing, Big Boys and Stath Lets Flats. His haul of awards from these programmes include six BAFTAs, four Royal Television Society awards, a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Ash was born in Cairo an…

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Stark Future's Anton Wass on the Varg 1.2 | 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 50:00

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Presented by 6D Helmets Today, Stark Future announced its Varg 1.2 electric motocross bike, which features improved handling, better suspension, and, most excitingly, greater battery life and range. We were able to get Anton Wass, the CEO and Founder of Stark Future, on the line for this installment of the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast, to talk about …

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178. Stop Losing Cash from Unsold Inventory with Matt Putra 30:08

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In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, host Eitan Koter talks with Matt Putra, a Fractional CFO and founder of Eightx. Matt helps eCommerce and CPG businesses making between $5 and $100 million scale profitably and sustainably. His main focus is helping companies simplify finances and manage their cash flow clearly. Matt explains the cri…

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Loretta Lynn's Talk & Ironman MX Preview | Kickstart Podcast 49:22

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On this week's Kickstart Podcast by Maxxis and Outhouse Coffee Co. Dominic Gaytan joins Alex Ray and Chase Curtis to reflect on Loretta Lynn's Ranch and some highlights from this year's event. They also touch on some topics heading into the Ironman MX National, as the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship resumes this weekend following it's two weekend b…

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Zombie Co-Creation 23:12

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Or why our horrible internet is good, actually. Sick in an AirBnb in Paraguay, I make the case for co-creation still being the best way to exist with our ever-enhorribling media landscape. Show Notes End The Day With Ceremony, Not Distraction. Two things to watch or listen to with your lunch (of brains)? Gordon on THC. Kelly Brogan on THC.…

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Carol Klein, gardener 50:47

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Carol Klein is a gardener, broadcaster and longtime contributor to BBC Gardeners’ World. She is a six time Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner, a certified RHS Horticultural Hero and was awarded the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour. Born in 1945 in Lancashire, Carol was the eldest of three children and her love of gardening was evident when she used …

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Art, Empathy & Resilience with CADY McCLAIN, Actor, Director, Writer, Artist, Musician - Highlights 11:20

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“I had to become the father of my family very young because my parents divorced when I was 12. My situation was a little bit unusual in that my father kind of disappeared, and I had been making a fair amount of money as a kid, doing commercials and television and film. We needed money, and I kind of became the breadwinner. But I had this amazing wo…

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A Life in Acting with Emmy Award-winning Actor, Director, Writer CADY McCLAIN 1:06:02

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“I won my first Emmy when I was 21, which was the result of absolutely devoting myself day and night for two years to doing all the scene work. I attended classes simultaneously and did plays until my mother died. I studied with Michael Howard for eight years. Even when I was so tired I couldn't get up to do a scene, he would say, "Get up and do a …

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Freestyle MX Legend Adam Jones on the 6D Helmets Midweek Podcast 1:03:04

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Presented by 6D Helmets In 2007, Adam Jones was at the top of Freestyle Motocross with a X Games Gold Medal in MTX Freestyle and was also named TransWorld Motocross Freestyle MX Rider of the Year. His decorated competition career carried on for over a decade after that, and these days at age 41, he still makes a living on his dirt bike. Jones owns …

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177. Stop Wasting Ad Spend on Fake Clicks with Rich Kahn 28:30

2M ago28:30

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Today, Eitan Koter is joined by Rich Kahn, CEO of Anura.io, and a veteran in the digital marketing world. With over 31 years of experience and multiple multimillion-dollar companies under his belt, Rich has spent the last two decades focused on solving one major problem: ad fraud. He’s also been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for T…

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Sir Gregory Doran, director 53:01

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Sir Gregory Doran is the former artistic director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He spent a total of thirty five years with the RSC directing fifty productions in the UK and abroad. He’s been called “one of the great Shakespeareans of his age” and has won multiple awards for his work. Born in 1958, Greg was brought up near Preston and played a n…

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Episode 163: Dacia Moore: Sustaining the Changemakers 23:28

2M ago23:28

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Greg sits down with Dacia Moore for an honest conversation about mental health in the nonprofit sector. Together, they explore the unique stressors nonprofit leaders face and share practical, compassionate strategies for preventing burnout, setting boundaries, and sustaining your impact over the long haul. Whether you're an executive director, prog…

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The Kali Yuga, Astrology & The Power Of Long Cycles | Dan Waites 1:08:54

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Dan Waites joins us to discuss the literal long view, which is to say the things we can see and the frameworks we can find when we widen our perspective out to millennia-long cycles and epochal shifts. We explore: The Kali Yuga and why it may have ended THIS year. The Age of Aquarius and how it turns out to be both real and totally fashionable. (Yo…

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176. Marketing Secrets No One Shares with Wilson Zehr 32:58

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On this episode, host Eitan Koter welcomes Wilson Zehr, CEO of Zairmail. Wilson has over 25 years in tech, innovation, and business strategy. He has helped launch eight tech startups and raised more than $60 million in venture capital. He has also spent years teaching marketing and entrepreneurship at the university level. Now, Wilson leads Zairmai…

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Washougal MX Recap on the Maxxis Tires/Outhouse Coffee Co Kickstart Podcast 1:00:02

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Presented by Maxxis Tires and Outhouse Coffee Co. Round eight of the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship Series visited the Pacific Northwest last weekend, and Washougal Motocross Park always provides an excellent track that challenges the racers. The racing this summer has been excellent, and even though the results have been repetitive, the action ha…