This fortnightly podcast is a motivation for three Scottish cinefiles to meet up regularly, catch up, and talk about our favourite movies. We’ve been stockpiling material for some time now and have decided to finally take the plunge, releasing our podcast into the wider world. We’ll be posting new material regularly, not necessarily in the order it was recorded, but that shouldn’t matter as our focus is on classic and cult cinema, and only rarely mentioning new releases. We hope you enjoy li ...
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Jack McFarlane Podcasts
Discover how world-class entrepreneurs, elite thinkers, and peak performers master success in business, body, and brain. Every week, I sit down with extraordinary people to explore how they build thriving businesses, maintain peak physical health, and cultivate sharp, resilient minds. Together, we’ll discover the habits, systems, and experiments they use to create their unique formulas for success. Join me as you learn how to build like a founder, train like an athlete, and think like an art ...
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Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.
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William Eklund is Having Fun: Quinn Hughes to the Wild, Tristan Jarry to the Oilers and Jacob Fowler's Big Week.
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48:38Adnan Virk and Jason Demers break down a huge week in the NHL, including the Quinn Hughes blockbuster, the Oilers-Pens goalie swap and Kevyn Adams' firing in Buffalo. Then San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund stops by to talk about the team's playoff hopes, Macklin Celebrini's attitude and his hopes to make the Swedish Olympic team. Finally, Adna…
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EE471 - Live Podcast Special: Aine Kennedy, Nadia Adan, and Jack Pierse: Building Brands in Public
Recorded live at The Sugar Club, this special edition of The Entrepreneur Experiment brings three standout Irish founders on stage for an honest, high-energy conversation about building modern businesses in public. Aine Kennedy, founder of The Smooth Company and newly crowned EY Entrepreneur of the Year, shares how she launched her first product wi…
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How do you build a powerful business network when you’re starting with no members, no brand, and no shortcuts? In this Mentor Moment, Trevor McFarlane, founder and CEO of EMIR, shares how he built one of the Middle East’s most influential private CEO networks — starting with a single event, a lot of nerve, and an obsession with trust and curation. …
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Russ Courtnall's Epic Interview: Quinn Hughes Drama, Ovi Surging and Mammoth Struggling.
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1:17:59Adnan Virk is back from MLB Winter Meetings to talk to Jason Demers about the Quinn Hughes drama in Vancouver, Alexander Ovechkin's recent scoring surge and whether or not Morgan Geekie's goal pace is sustainable. Then former NHLer Russ Courtnall talks about his prolific sports family, his contributions to mental health and the time he found a blow…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox welcomes back Matthew Coffey, co-founder of Squid, Ireland and the UK’s largest local loyalty network with 550,000+ users and nearly 2,000 independent businesses. What began as a simple tap-for-coffee reward app has evolved into a powerful loyalty and payments infrastructure - and now Squid h…
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What happens when a founder opens the company’s books to every single staff member — salaries, P&L, everything? In this episode, Eoin Cantwell, founder of Fitt Meals, shares the bold move that transformed his culture, boosted performance, and created true ownership across his team. Eoin opens up about: why he embraced full financial transparency wi…
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Jared Spurgeon Leads by Example: Lightning Strike, Jets Grounded and George Clooney Plays Himself.
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59:44Fresh off their historic first appearance together on NHL Network, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk discuss the streaking Lightning, the struggling Jets and JD's bold Anthony Duclair prediction. Then Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon comes on to talk about mentoring young defenseman, playing locker room DJ and why he loves hosting Thanksgiving. Fina…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Jac Dunne, CEO of Dimply, an AI-powered financial experience platform that’s quietly reshaping how banks, insurers and wealth managers serve their customers. After almost three decades in legacy finance, Jac made a bold move in her mid-50s into regtech and then fintech, “booken…
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Forget the corporate polished front - authenticity wins every time. Conor McHugh, founder of Alchemy Search, shares why building a personal brand has been key to his success in Dubai, how honesty drives relationships, and why you should never pretend to be bigger than you are. 🎙️ For the full episode (412) of The Entrepreneur Experiment, listen to …
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Shoresy's Trevor Risk: Jets Without Helly, Canadian Teams Struggling and JD's Favorite Dads Trip Story.
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1:04:14After getting ditched by Producer Tal in Los Angeles, Adnan Virk returns home to talk to Jason Demers about how the Jets will survive without Connor Hellebuyck, why the Predators need to be blown up and which Canadian teams might miss the playoffs. Then Shoresy and Letterkenny writer Trevor Risk comes by to discuss his relationship with Jared Keeso…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary sits down with Laura Dowling — “The Fabulous Pharmacist” — a pharmacist, founder, educator, entertainer, and one of Ireland’s most recognisable health voices. From 20 years behind the pharmacy counter to running a fast-growing wellness brand stocked in 1,500+ stores, Laura shares the real story b…
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How does a schoolteacher from Connemara end up buying his own airline? In this Mentor Moment, Pádraig Ó Céidigh, former owner of Aer Arann, shares how instinct and courage led him to take one of the boldest entrepreneurial leaps in Irish business — remortgaging his home to keep a vital island service alive. 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation in Epi…
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Connor Clifton is Back from Stockholm: Bedard and Celebrini Take Over, Leafs Struggling and Jack Hughes' Freak Injury.
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55:45Adnan Virk returns from an eventful trip to Columbus to talk to Jason Demers about Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini becoming the new Sid and Ovi, Toronto's big early-season press conference and the resurgent Dallas Stars getting back their captain. Then Penguins defenseman Connor Clifton talks about the Global Series games in Sweden, fighting hi…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary sits down with Mark Breen, co-founder of Safe Events Global, the Irish team behind some of the world’s most ambitious events - from Dublin Zoo’s Wild Lights to Formula 1 in Qatar and mega-city festival sites across the Middle East. Mark shares the real, behind-the-scenes story of how a student “h…
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When opportunity knocks, sometimes the smartest move is to just say yes and figure it out later. Richard Fitzgerald, founder of Augustus Media - the company behind Lovin’ Dubai, Lovin’ Saudi and more — reveals how 100 days of relentless work and curiosity helped him build one of the Middle East’s leading media companies from scratch. 🎙️ Hear the fu…
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Sam Malinski from the Point: Young Guns Firing, Ducks Soaring and the B's are Buzzing.
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55:41Jason Demers takes a break from playing golf at Pinehurst to talk with Adnan Virk about the trio of Bedard, Carlsson and Celebrini going off, the Anaheim Ducks taking flight and whether or not the Bruins are for real. Then Avalanche defenseman Sam Malinski shares his favorite Brent Burns stories, Nathan MacKinnon's food bullying and why he never th…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Ryan Casey, the founder of C11 Recovery — one of Ireland’s fastest-growing performance and recovery brands. From spending his days as an electrician to working with Rory McIlroy, Manchester City, Munster Rugby, and the DP World Tour, Ryan’s journey is a masterclass in turning g…
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From his parents’ house to supplying the world’s top athletes, Greg Bradley’s journey is pure entrepreneurial grit. In this Mentor Moment, the founder of BLK BOX shares how he went from teaching himself manufacturing to building a global fitness equipment brand trusted by Premier League clubs. 🎙️ Go back to Episode 406 of The Entrepreneur Experimen…
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Andi Petrillo on the Mic: Jumbo Joe Stories, Dan "the Man" Muse and the Two-Horse Calder Race.
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1:05:15With former teammate Joe Thornton being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Jason Demers shares his favorite Jumbo Joe stories. He and Adnan Virk also discuss the struggling Capitals, Dan Muse's work in Pittsburgh and the Calder Trophy race between Matthew Schaefer and Ivan Demidov. Then Andi Petrillo shares her favorite on-air moments, the chal…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with elite performance coach Dan Lawrence — the man behind some of the world’s top athletes and executives, including boxer Conor Benn. From his roots in London to building a thriving high-performance business in Dubai, Dan reveals what it really takes to operate at the highest leve…
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Is AI really coming for your job — or is that just the hype talking? Brian O’Rourke, co-founder and CEO of CitySwift, shares his grounded view on the real role of AI, the importance of founder-market fit, and why celebrating your wins along the way matters just as much as chasing the next goal. 🎙️ Catch the full story in Episode 367 of The Entrepre…
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Bryan Berard's Unique Career: Stampeding Mammoth, Red-Hot Devils and our Favorite Hockey Names.
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1:10:29With most NHL teams at least 10 games into their season, Adnan Virk and Jason Demers discuss if the streaking Mammoth and Devils are legit and what teams might be early-season impostors. Then Bryan Berard shares stories about his early days on Long Island, his devastating eye injury and the time Theo Fleury stole his car. Finally, Producer Tal talk…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Jenny Johnston, CEO and owner of Azure Communications — a print, packaging, and marketing company based in Dublin. Jenny’s story is a masterclass in courage, negotiation, and belief. After joining Azure as CEO, she pulled off a leveraged buyout to acquire the business outright—…
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What does it take to grow from one pharmacy to a nationwide network, and redefine what healthcare means along the way? In this Mentor Moment, Oonagh O’Hagan, founder of Meagher’s Pharmacy, shares how curiosity, courage, and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone can spark incredible innovation. 🎙️ Listen to the full conversation in Episode…
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Filmmaker Gabe Polsky: Edmonton's Slow Start, Surging Red Wings and why JD Hates the Avs' Throwback Jerseys.
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1:09:28Jason Demers and Adnan Virk dive into the Edmonton Oilers' early-season slump, Maple Leafs drama and the impressive Matthew Schaefer. Then filmmaker Gabe Polsky talks about his latest film (The Man Who Saved the World?), his college hockey days and his favorite Nicolas Cage stories. Finally, Adnan and Producer Tal talk about the new epic Martin Sco…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Dan Murray, co-founder of Heights, the brain health and wellness brand redefining supplements through science and transparency. From building a startup after insomnia and burnout to scaling Heights to over £25 million ARR, Dan’s story is a masterclass in resilience, product int…
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In this Mentor Moment from episode 403 of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Aimee Connolly shares the behind-the-scenes story of building Sculpted by Aimee: from 19 months of figuring out formulation, logistics, and packaging on her own, to spray-painting roses gold for her first press drop. She opens up about what it really takes to bring an idea to li…
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John Buccigross on the Call: Early-Season Overreactions, Lane Hutson's Extension and Struggling Sabres.
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1:09:16After enjoying Canadian Thanksgiving, Adnan Virk and Jason Demers discuss the new-look Maple Leafs, Lane Hutson's new deal in Montreal and the Sabres' encouraging response to their brutal start. Then John Buccigross stops by to talk about the history of the Bucci Overtime Challenge, Ray Ferraro's legendary nickname and his favorite moments at ESPN.…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Steve Crosbie, former professional rugby player turned founder of Fad Saoil Saunas — one of the pioneers of Ireland’s sauna movement. After years playing for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht, Steve walked away from his dream rugby career at just 26. The transition from athlete t…
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EEE453 - Mentor Moment - Nature vs Nurture: Are Entrepreneurs Born or Built? With Sean Blanchfield
In this Mentor Moment, tech founder Sean Blanchfield, best known for building and scaling Demonware (acquired by Activision, now part of Microsoft), PageFair, and now Jentic, shares his take on the age-old question: are entrepreneurs born or made? From being the “willing geek” in college to helping shape Ireland’s startup ecosystem, Sean reflects o…
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Chris Berman is Still a Whalers Fan: McDavid's extension, season predictions and Panthers-Lightning beef.
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1:18:17With the 2025-26 NHL season finally here, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk wade into Connor McDavid's shocking contract extension, opening night action and their predictions for the season. Then legendary broadcaster Chris Berman discusses his passion for the Canadian Football League, his beloved Hartford Whalers and his favorite sports nicknames. Final…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Connor Martin, founder of The JAQ Group, home to the viral fragrance brand The Essence Vault, as well as Thomson Carter and Liquid London. From selling wax melts at a Saturday market to building a £60 million e-commerce empire in just five years, Connor’s story is a masterclass…
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In this week’s Mentor Moment, Protex AI founders Dan Hobbs and Ciaran O’Mara share how they maintain an incredibly high bar when hiring, and why resilience, not just skill, is the real marker of top talent. They reveal how take-home exercises, structured culture frameworks, and a transparent interview process help them find and grow people who thri…
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Josh Morrissey is ready for the season to start: Kirill's big bag, Barkov's brutal injury and PTA's latest masterpiece.
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1:02:12Despite losing his passport, Adnan Virk makes it home in time to talk to Jason Demers about some big new contracts (Kaprizov, McTavish, Hughes) and some brutal injuries (Barkov, Samberg, Hoglander). Then Jets star Josh Morrissey talks about Winnipeg's upcoming season, new teammate Jonathan Toews and his 4 Nations Face-Off experience. Finally, Adnan…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Ciara Troy, founder of Oishii Sushi, to uncover the 19-year journey of building Ireland’s most recognisable sushi brand. From her first Saturday market in Greystones to supplying nationwide through Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, and Spar, Ciara shares the grit, resilience, and fearless nai…
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In this Mentor Moment, Colin Harmon, founder of 3FE Coffee, reveals why consistency beats occasional brilliance when it comes to building lasting brands. He shares the lesson that changed how he thought about coffee forever: customers don’t need the “best cup ever” - they just need it never to be bad. By raising the floor instead of the ceiling, Co…
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Chris Pronger is a Sweetheart?: Early preseason analysis, Kopi calls it a career and RIP Bernie Parent.
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58:06Jason Demers finally meets Producer Tal and can't wait to tell Adnan Virk all about it. They then analyze the early preseason action, discuss Anze Kopitar's big announcement and pay tribute to a Flyers icon. Then the legendary Chris Pronger talks about the art of the cross-check, his historic Stanley Cup moment and how he really is a nice guy. Fina…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Colin Meagle, serial entrepreneur, venture builder, and founder of Continuous Ventures. Colin has built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses: from creative agencies to international tech ventures, and now operates out of Dubai, where he helps founders and corporates spin up …
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This week’s Mentor Moment dives into how Nadia Adan built her brand through bold, disruptive content, and why testing, learning, and finding a repeatable format is the secret to scaling on social media. Michael Corcoran shares why standing out often means doing the opposite of everyone else, and how brand storytelling, even with its raw ups and dow…
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Comic Book Legend Todd McFarlane: Kaprizov's new contract, Rangers' new captain and reviewing AV's book.
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1:02:19Jason Demers showers Adnan Virk with praise for his new book before the pair discuss Kirill Kaprizov's contract drama, the New York Rangers' new captain and Ivan Demidov's big night. Then Todd McFarlane comes by to talk about creating Venom and Spawn, bidding on Mark McGwire's historic home-run ball and his time as an NHL minority owner. Finally, t…
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In this solo episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox takes us behind the scenes of the very first Entrepreneur Experiment Retreat — a transformative five-day experience in Marbella, Spain that brought together a select group of founders to focus on their body, brain, and business. Gary shares how a spontaneous idea in 2024 turned into a fu…
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This Mentor Moment with Mary Sadlier (from Episode 398) dives into why digital is the great equaliser for entrepreneurs. Mary shares the art of getting products on and off shelves, why persistence matters, and the hard truth that nobody’s coming — unless you ask the right questions. A powerful reminder that value creation and resourcefulness win in…
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Empty Netter Bros: McDavid's contract, RIP Ken Dryden and Carey Price gets traded.
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1:12:37Jason Demers and Adnan Virk wade deep into the Connor McDavid contract drama before bidding farewell to the legendary Ken Dryden and speculating about what the Canadiens do after trading Carey Price to San Jose. Then Chris and Dan Powers from the Empty Netters podcast stop by to discuss their meteoric rise in hockey media, making enemies in the lea…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Paul Buckley — the fiercely honest and deeply reflective founder behind C2O Group. From nearly going pro in golf to blowing his savings in a poker room, to scaling and selling one of Australia’s fastest-growing engineering companies, Paul shares his rollercoaster journey throug…
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The Talented Tyson Barrie: Back from holiday, young guns get paid and JD pissed off Jason Robertson.
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1:10:05Jason Demers brings back "Am I Wrong?" with a startling take on Labor Day Weekend. He and Adnan Virk then discuss JD's awkward shoot with Jason Robertson, young players getting monster extensions and the Sharks' creative new bobblehead. Tyson Barrie then swings by to discuss his recent retirement, mentoring a young Nathan MacKinnon and almost getti…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Rory, the 22-year-old founder of Shirt in a Box, the mystery jersey startup on track to hit €10 million in revenue. What began as a lockdown side hustle selling vintage shirts has exploded into a full-blown e-commerce machine — with 200,000 shirts sold, 2,500 US subscribers, an…
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When everyone else is chasing trends, mentalist and hypnotist Keith Barry goes the opposite direction. In this Mentor Moment, Keith reveals how leaning into long-form content—when everyone else was focused on short-form Reels—helped him go viral and land major event bookings. He also shares how he uses platforms like LinkedIn in unconventional ways…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary sits down with Alan Andrews, the unapologetically honest founder behind Old Barracks Roastery and Guji Coffee Bar. Known for his bold social content and Ireland’s most controversial coffee shop (no kids allowed, dogs welcome, €15 cups of coffee), Alan lifts the lid on the real cost of starting an…
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Michigan Man Danton Cole: JD gets back on the ice, Hlinka Gretzky Cup and Jays talk with AV.
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1:06:38It may be the dog days of summer but Adnan Virk and Jason Demers still find something to talk about, including the Gaudreau brothers' new foundation, a standout performance from a Hextall and Travis Hamonic signing with Detroit (not a ton of hockey news this time of year, folks). Then former NHL player and longtime coach Danton Cole discusses playi…
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In this Mentor Moment, Gary Fox speaks with Sahil Bloom — investor, writer, and creator — about how his definition of success has transformed. Once focused purely on financial outcomes, Sahil now measures success through time, people, purpose, and health, seeing money as a natural byproduct rather than the goal. He also shares a refreshing take on …
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