Best Kevin Gustafson Podcasts (2025)

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A Conversation with Benjamin Studebaker (#84) 2:20:50

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In this episode Kevin sit talks to Dr. Benjamin Studebaker to discuss, Plato, comparisons of modern politics to the Roman Empire, Trotsky’s theory of permanent revolution, questiosn of legitimization of politial systems, the potential for revolution or reform, fascism and whether it a useful term in today’s political dynamics, and more. Guest Biogr…

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The Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights with Eva Putzova (#83) 1:04:16

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In this episode Kevin talks to Eva Putzova of ROC United about the Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights (RWBR) . About the RWBR: The early weeks of the COVID pandemic gave us a glimpse into the necessity for widespread solidarity with restaurant and other essential workers. The last few years, if not before then, showed all of that a systemic change a…

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The Synthesis of Marxism and Buddhism 1:42:33

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We’re back! In the last several month Kevin, the Host of the Sensible Socialist has taken a step back and done a deep dive into the philosophy of Buddhism. In this return episode, Kevin talks with Graham Priest. Graham Priest is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. Hailing originally from South London, Grah…

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The Death of the Left (#81) 1:41:39

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In this episode Kevin talks with Chris Cutrone about the thesis that the left is dead. They discuss the Platypus Affiliated Society, what he means by the death of the left, a brief history of the left in the 20th century, a discussion of the Millennial left, the question of DSA and the gradualist approach, and much more. To learn more about the Pla…

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Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights with Thamil Ananthavinayagan (#80) 1:16:00

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In this episode Thamil Ananthavinayagan comes back on to discuss the topic of Economic, Social, and Cultural rights from a TWAILer’s perspective. If you like this channel, please consider subscribing on YouTube, liking this video, or support us at http://www.patreon.com/sensiblesocialistBy Sensible Socialist

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Gestures: The Physical Idioms (with Kevin Bauer) 48:20

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Kevin Bauer (Nerdy for 30, Twenty Sided Podcast) whips up a dazzling orcish high-five, a Twin Port salute, and even a breezy Untethered Cities idiom. This is a really fun one! Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what …

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Beholders Are Just Evil Santas (with Tim Keck) 51:18

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Tim Keck (Nerdy for 30, Come at Me Show) dives deep into the subconscious of Monderak, the All-Seeing—the lawful evil beholder god of The Fractured Realms. Turns out, lawful evil can look a lot like Christmas. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel…

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James Lindsay Doesn’t Understand Marxism (#79) 1:53:05

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In this episode Kevin talks to Breht O’Shea of Rev Left Radio to talk about anti-communist pseudo-intellectual James Lindsay’s misunderstandings, bad faith takes, and overall hilariously juvenile perspective on Marxism. Lindsay rose to prominence in the Grievance Studies affair, but has since moved on to criticism Critical Race Theory and Marxism, …

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Identity, Marxism, Systems Theory, And Eastern Philosophy With Hans-Georg Moeller (#78) 1:37:01

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Hans-Gerog Moeller is professor of Philosophy at the University of Macau. His research focuses on Social and Political Thought and on Chinese and Comparative Philosophy. He is author of You and Your Profile: Identity after Authenticity, The Moral Fool: A Case for Amorality and several book on Daoist philosophy. He his own YouTube channels Carefree …

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Games, Games, Games (with Alise Morales) 46:09

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Alise Morales (Tooning Out the News, Betches Sup) creates some brand new games including a children's game, a drinking game, and even one for the magical teens chasing the latest Tik Tok trend. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-buildi…

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The London Revolution 1640 -1643 with Michael Sturza (#77) 52:18

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If you like this content, please support us at patreon.com/sensiblesocailist In this episode Kevin talks to Michael Sturza a life-long socialist political activist about his book and the events, class dynamics and long shadow of the London Revolution of 1640-43. They talk about the rise of capitalism in England, the role of free trade and the merch…

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Naming the World (with Pat Wise) 1:01:12

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Pat Wise (Audio Snacks, Political Therapy) talks about the cosmos and answers one of the most important questions we've asked on this podcast: What is the name of the world? Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in…

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A Talk with a Listener Part 2 – Sensible Socialist (#76) 1:31:28

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In this second conversation with a listener of the Sensible Socialist, we focus on issues specifically related to worker cooperatives and a cooperative society. We discuss issues of scaling, funding, ideology, wishful thinking, and the role of efficiency and in inefficiency. you like this podcast and want to support it go to Patreon.com/sensiblesoc…

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Zaraaaga, the Director's Cut (with Jenny Gustafson) 1:04:30

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Jenny Gustafson just couldn't stay away so we had to bring her back on to tell us everything about the newly created island of Zaraaaga (yes there are canonically that many a's...) Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide …

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Wokeism, Elitism, and Media with Batya Ungar-Sargon (Episode 75) 55:48

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If you enjoy this content please support us at ww.patreon.com/sensiblesocialist In this episode Kevin talks to Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor at Newsweek about the topic of her most recent book Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy (https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/bad-news/). They talk about what each means when they cal…

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Where we are and where to go with Brandon Madsen (#74) 2:27:26

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If you like this show please like, subscribe, and got to http://www.patreon.com/sensiblesocialist to support us directly. In this episode Kevin brings back Brandon Madsen (DSA- Reform and Revolution Caucus) to review the current state of things. They discuss Dialectics, Class Struggle, Using Historical Materialism, the role of Technology, The Moder…

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Thoughts on Martian Social Design with Allyson Kim (#73) 59:26

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If you enjoy the show, please support it by donating on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/sensiblesocialist In this episode we talk to Allyson Kim, a Cultural Entrepreneur and Social Designer, currently studying Social Design at the Center for Social Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Allyson Kim, like Kevin, is interested in the social…

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The Devout Troubadours of Bartle, the Scribbler (with Lauren Moore) 55:57

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Lauren Moore tells us how to properly pray to Bartle, the Scribbler. But don't worry, he's super chill about it. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–no…

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Mythic Treasures (with Angela Palladino) 49:18

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Angela Palladino (Ya Gotta Have a Podcast) finds some powerful hidden treasures and names them Melissa and Karen. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–n…

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A Chat with Ben Burgis (#72) 1:39:52

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In this return episode of the Sensible Socialist, Kevin talks to Ben Burgis about his background and some fairly nerdy philosophic issues, and the inimitable Christopher Hitchens. Ben Burgis is philosophy professor, a columnist for Jacobin Magazine, among others. He hosts his own podcast called Give Them An Argument, and he is stating a new gig on …

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The Dregg Empire is Really Really Hot (with Alex Song-Xia 55:32

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Alex Song-Xia (Rick and Morty, The Squirrel Comedy Theater) invents a nations where everyone is just too dang hot. And it just gets weirder from there. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will d…

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Sips, Drips, and Gulps or: The Many Currencies of the Fractured Realms (with Jenny Gustafson) 1:00:42

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Jenny Gustafson (Twenty Sided Podcast, R.M.S. Titanfall Arc) explores the ins and outs of the many varieties of currencies of the Fractured Realms, and discovers a brand-new island while she's at it! Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-…

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Death & Taffy (with Vivek Netrakanti) 50:38

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Vivek Netrakanti (We Fixed It) builds two wildly different holidays for the Fractured Realms: one a religious murder event, the other a world-wide taffy-fueled day off. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-worl…

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The Many Stenches of Viz Kyne, The Rotting (with Nathan Yaffe) 57:19

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Nathan Yaffe (Drawfee) explores the first of the nine major gods of the Fractured Realms: Viz Kyne, The Rotting. We discuss his followers, his legendary weapons, and debate what he would smell like based on his mood. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin th…

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Twilight Assembly...ASSEMBLE! (with Mike Luongo) 40:41

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Mike Luongo dives deep into the Twilight Assembly: its origins, its turning points, even its dress code. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–no matter …

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Drunken Trees of the Mirewood (with Sage Boggs) 51:23

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Sage Boggs (The Tonight Show, Lo-Fi NYC) describes the "Times Square" of the Mirewood Forest and details the alcohol-loving bears that live there. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discus…

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Wonders of the World (with Abby Hepworth) 1:02:12

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Abby Hepworth (PureWow) builds three wonders of the ancient world. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–no matter how crazy– will become canon within th…

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Untethered Taboos (with Julian Edward Williams) 43:32

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Julian Edward Williams details the taboos of the Untethered Cities high above the Shards of Azore. Canon Fodder is the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–no matter how cr…

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Orcs Wear Tims (with Shenuque Tissera) 39:29

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Shenuque Tissera joins Brian to discuss the fashion trends of the orcs of the Greying City of Venna. Introducing Canon Fodder, the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about worldbuilding and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of Worldbuilding to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–no mat…

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Introducing Canon Fodder 1:23

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Introducing Canon Fodder, the Twenty Sided Podcast’s first supplementary show all about world-building and lore. Each week a guest will spin the Wheel of World-building to decide what in-world topic we will discuss. And whatever we come up with–no matter how crazy– will become canon within the Fractured Realms and within The Twenty Sided Podcast it…

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A Talk With A Listener (Part 1) – Episode 71 3:16:21

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Support the Podcast – Patreon.com/sensiblesocialist In this episode I talk with a listener who reached out with some questions for me. We have a wide ranging discussion on a number of different topics. I hope you find it interesting.By Sensible Socialist

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Operation Wall Guardian 2:09:59

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In this episode legal scholars and human rights advocates Thamil Ananthavinayagan and Wasem Ahmad join Kevin to discuss the hum costs of the current hostilities in Gaza, the rules of International Humanitarian Law, and how they apply in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. To learn more about Al Haq check out their website: https://www.alhaq.org/…

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Discussion with Destiny (#69) 3:00:53

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The audio of my chat with popular streamer Destiny about socialism and cooperatives.By Sensible Socialist

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Leninism in the 21st Century (#68) 1:40:42

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In this episode I talk with Brandon Madsen about Leninism and it’s applicability in the 21st century. If you like this podcast, please support it at patreon.com/sensiblesocialist Download: .mp3By Sensible Socialist

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A Left Critique of International Law (#67) 1:51:43

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In this episode I speak with Dr. Thamil Ananthavinayagan about international law and what a eft critique looks like. Thamil is a proponent of the Third World Approaches to International Law perspective, which aims to put international law in its proper place – as the well spring of imperialism and colonization. In our conversation we discuss the ro…

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Interview With Noah Hutton – Director, Editor, and Writer of Lapsis (#66) 53:50

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In this episode host Kevin Gustafson talks with Noah Hutton, the writer, director, editor and score composer of the new film Lapsis. Lapsis was selected to premiere at SXSW in the narrative feature competition and has since won the grand jury prize at BIFAN in South Korea. At its core, the film is political, both in style and substance and has been…

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Episode 65 – A Socialist Rebuttal of Sam Harris and Jack Goldstone 1:40:50

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On January 26, 2021 Sam Harris released an episode of his podcast Making Sense about Inequality and Revolutions with George Mason University professor Jack Goldstone. In this video, Sensible Socialist host Kevin Gustafson talks with Brett O’Shea of Rev Left Radio, Cinar Ackin of All Things Coop, and Veteran Guest Aaron Firouz discuss the shortcomin…

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Episode 64 – Biden, Guaidó, and the Bolivarian Revolution 1:35:03

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Anya Parampil, Max Blumenthal, and Brandon Madsen join Kevin to discuss the Biden Administration’s continued recognition of Juan Guaidó as president of Venezuela, the history of the Bolivarian revolution, and a bit of a debate about how socialists should view it and the government headed by Maduro and the PSUV.…

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021: Nathan Fa'avae - The Unconventional Wisdom of Winning 1:10:47

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Known by the world as “The Greatest Adventure Racer”, Nathan showed the world his prodigious leadership skills—by winning six world championship out of fifteen world championship events across the globe. Adventure racing enraptured his youthful heart after attending the Outdoor Adventure Program. Nathan’s favorite part of racing is to refine every …

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Episode 63 – DSA and the Dirty Break 1:49:51

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In this episode Brandon Madsen and Aaron Firouz join host Kevin Gustafson to discuss the DSA and the Dirty Break Strategy. The strategy, as the name suggests, that rather than making a clean break from the Democratic Party, DSA should begin to move towards becoming a party itself, or at least more party-like and begin running it’s own candidates we…

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020: CJ Kobliska - Breathing, Spiraling, and Coherence... oh my! 51:29

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CJ believes it takes hard work and strong mental toughness to achieve any goal. He grew up playing various sports and developed a strong passion for mentoring and coaching youth athletes. CJ also works with individual athletes to help them achieve their full potential through mental and self-discipline. In this episode, you will hear about: How CJ …

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Episode 62 – What Socialists Should Think About The Capitol Riots and Biden 1:34:05

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Welcome back! We’ve returned now and we’re on video. In this return episode Kevin sits down with DSA member Brandon Madsen and CPUSA member Josh Morris to discuss the January 6th Putsch, the state and big tech crackdown, the growing strength of tech workers and unionization efforts at Google, as well as looking at the new Biden administration and w…

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019: Dan Staudigel - Choose Your Suffering 59:42

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Today, I have Dan Staudigel who will be talking about “Bend Racing.” Coming up in December, they'll be climbing 30,000 feet, close to a level of Mount Everest. Known on the team as "The Mule," Dan is a particularly skilled bushwacker, navigator, and analyst. He was drawn to adventure racing after being a student in Jason's high school class. His fa…

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018: Heather Gustafson - From Friends to Family 1:00:04

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Heather Gustafson of Team Regulators in World’s Toughest Race joins the episode today. They are a team of four athletes and a support person from Redding and all of them were newbies in the Eco Challenge. Her team has survived 12 grueling days and completed some of the toughest challenges in the world. Team Regulators had proven that trusting each …

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017: Kevin Hodder - Life is not a Spectator Sport 57:30

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For this episode, we’re going to talk about adventures, roles, and behind the scenes of an Eco-Challenge. Our guest is Kevin Hodder which is a race director, will give us more information on how he got into that role and how they manage all of the things for the Eco-Challenge. In this episode, you will hear about: How Kevin got his way into an adve…

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016: Clifton Lyles - Crashing our way to Inclusion 50:44

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Out of a whopping 66 teams who competed in the Eco Challenge, particularly notable was Team Onyx with Team Captain Clifton Lyles, whose goal is to put together a barrier breaking team for the show. Clifton Lyles two decades of adventure racing began when he watched Eco Challenge on TV in 1999. Throughout his career, he noticed an evident lack of di…

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015: Dr. Anne Lord Bailey - Competence and Confidence 43:44

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Dr. Anne Lord Bailey participated quite possibly in the biggest physical and mental challenge of her life. She is a member of Team Unbroken in the World’s Toughest Race and is also a pharmacist provider for the VA and works in Healthcare Innovation. After Bailey graduated from Columbia International University in 2006, she later continued her educa…

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014: Travis Macy - How to Endure 1:04:54

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In this episode, we have Travis Macy, the team captain of Team Endure in the World’s Toughest Race. Travis is the son of the esteemed adventure racing personality, Mark Macy, who also joined the race on the same team. Just like his father, Travis is also an accomplished Adventure Racer. In this podcast, Travis talks about their journey as father-so…

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013: Joshua Forester - Journey to a Yes Life 58:46

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Today, I have Joshua Forester, Team Captain of Team US Military in the World’s Toughest Race. With roots in Atlanta, Georgia, Joshua is a Contracted Research Scientist for the Department of Defense. He’s an outdoor enthusiast with an extensive background in distance running, yoga, backpacking, mountain biking, paddling, rock climbing, and mountaine…

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012: Rebecca Man - EcoChallenge at 18 57:08

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Today, I have Becca of Team True North in the World’s Toughest Race. Becca is one of the strongest, brightest women I know and is here to tell tales of both triumph and near defeat from Eco-Challenge. She is an impressive young woman, having finished the race when she was just 18 years old! As a lover of cycling and university student studying astr…