Best Matt McLeod Podcasts (2025)

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The Matt Savoie for Ryan McLeod trade looks like a big win for the Buffalo Sabres 28:05

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6d ago28:05

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The Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers made a big trade last year in which Ryan McLeod was sent to Buffalo for Matthew Savoie, who has not done much in 24 games with the Oilers so far. A look at what has happened so far shows the Sabres are getting everything they wanted when they acquired McLeod, and the Oilers are trying everything to get somethi…

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Josh Doan and the Buffalo Sabres explode for nine goals in win over Chicago 33:01

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The Buffalo Sabres bounced back from their worst game of the season with their best game of the season, scoring NINE GOALS against the Chicago Blackhawks. Big games from Josh Doan, Alex Tuch, Mattias Samuelsson, and many others showed up with big performances. Sneaky Joe explains why he does not believe the Sabres are unique in looking terrible on …

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John Rusin - How to Train Pain Free for Life 52:41

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John Rusin. Sign up for the newsletter: https://kylehuntfitness.beehiiv.com/subscribe Coaching: http://www.kylehuntfitness.com/services/ Training Programs: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs Get 10% OFF PR Breaker Supplements: DISCOUNT CODE: "HUNT" at https://www.prbreaker.com/discount/HUNT…

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Buffalo Sabres play the type of game vs Calgary that should get someone fired 29:20

3d ago29:20

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The Buffalo Sabres found a way, not just to lose, but to be blown out by the worst team in the NHL, the Calgary Flames, who had played the night before. In the most embarrassing effort of the season, Sneaky Joe says this is a day to fire GM Kevyn Adams, even though we don't expect it to happen. Plus, what Mattias Samuelsson had to say calling out s…

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The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon 30:55

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Okay, let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich, but also how the entire internet economy works in general. If you’ve been listening to the show this past year, you’ve heard me bring up the Doordash problem…

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Lindy Ruff treating Colten Ellis like his #1 goalie going into must-win vs. Calgary 21:39

4d ago21:39

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The Buffalo Sabres have been searching for a #1 goalie since Ryan Miller was traded over a decade ago. Is it possible they have one in Colten Ellis? Lindy Ruff is presently treating Ellis like a #1, as he gets his fourth start in five games against the Calgary Flames. The matchup with Calgary is a must-win, as the Sabres get the worst team in the N…

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Episode 135: Spotlight on Izzy Johnson and the Girls Friendly Society 30:50

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"It's about girls being themselves." Our Spotlight Series returns as Izzy joins us for a chat about the Girls Friendly Society and her London Marathon attempt. That’s not the only record attempt on the agenda for Izzy and the GFS, plus we talk about one of the oldest registered charities working to support girls and young women in England and Wales…

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The Buffalo Sabres shut down Connor McDavid and the Oilers in four-goal win 27:23

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In what was probably the most complete effort of the season, the Buffalo Sabres blowout the Edmonton Oilers with a 5-1 win at Key Bank Center, led by a two-goal night from Noah Ostlund. Are Ostlund and Isak Rosen playing well enough to warrant keeping them in the lineup permanently? Lindy Ruff will have tough decisions to make when Jason Zucker, Za…

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Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime 1:10:17

7d ago1:10:17

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Jamie Simonoff, founder of Ring, won't let me call him the CEO. He says his title is and always has been 'chief inventor.' His mission with Ring is to make the world safer, and he has a pretty expansive view of what that means. He told The Verge last month he thought Ring could 'almost zero out crime' in some neighborhoods within a year or two. Tha…

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Buffalo Sabres roar back from three down to beat Detroit in overtime 28:02

8d ago28:02

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The Buffalo Sabres were down 4-1 in the 2nd period in Detroit on Saturday night. With the season getting away from them, the Sabres got a much needed comeback win, scoring four unanswered and winning 5-4 in overtime over the Red Wings. Tage Thompson was dominant in the game, having a role in four of the five goals, including throwing Alex DeBrincat…

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Should Buffalo Sabres fans be on watch for Kevyn Adams to be fired? 28:13

9d ago28:13

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The Buffalo Sabres lost again, this time to the Colorado Avalanche, and they're now six points out of a playoff spot. With the season going off the rails fast, should we be on the lookout for Terry Pegula to fire Kevyn Adams? There are a couple of signals that point to the answer could be yes. Should we expect a new GM or coach to do any more with …

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Training Intensity Made Simple: RPE, RIR, and Percentages Explained 1:13:55

19m ago1:13:55

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In this episode, Derek and I break down the differences between percentages, RPE, and RIR, and how each one actually fits into smart programming. We talk about when percentage-based work makes sense, why autoregulation matters, and how to use all three methods together without turning your training into something overly complicated. Sign up for the…

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Buffalo Sabres find a way to make the fans mad despite missing a ton of bodies against Utah 30:08

10d ago30:08

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The Buffalo Sabres fans were largely being gentle with the team with so many players missing in action, but that changed after losing to the Utah Mammoth. As young guys like Noah Ostlund and Isak Rosen stepped up on the team's second line, the team's first line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Ryan McLeod was no where to be found. Something that ca…

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The company at the heart of the AI bubble 37:56

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So a lot of people think AI is a bubble. So we sent Verge senior reporter Liz Lopatto out to report on the AI bubble — whether it's real, how it might pop, and what all of this means. She’s joining the show today to talk about a particular company that sits right in the middle of all of it. That company is called CoreWeave, and Liz has spent consid…

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Buffalo Sabres badly need a win in Utah against the Mammoth 25:47

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The Buffalo Sabres are in Utah looking for redemption on their early November loss to the Mammoth, and are trying to dig their way out of last place. Colten Ellis is expected to start in goal for just his second start of the season. Why should we be excited about the potential of Ellis? What happens with Ellis if he has a great start? What if he ha…

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What the numbers tell us about the Buffalo Sabres so far this season 30:37

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Through 15 games of the regular season, the Buffalo Sabres are in last place, but some of the numbers show that they are a middle of the road hockey team, especially offensively. Sneaky Joe looks at the story of what the numbers say this year, including that Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin have let the team down a bit offensively, while the team ha…

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How bad is it for the Buffalo Sabres as they sit in last place? 27:13

13d ago27:13

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The Buffalo Sabres have won just one game in their last seven and sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. On top of that Rasmus Dahlin has left for Europe due to a personal reason, Jason Zucker has a severe illness, and Jiri Kulich is dealing with blood clots on top of all the other injured players. How are the Sabres going to dig out of this …

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web 55:25

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Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. Tim is a legend in the history of the internet. He created HTML and HTTP. It doesn’t really get more foundational than that — Tim was there at the very very beginning of the modern internet. He also has a new memoir out called This Is For Everyone…

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A Case Study in Becoming a Hybrid Athlete - Nick Smoot 1:30:11

15d ago1:30:11

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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Nick Smoot to catch up and talk training, life, and everything in between. We dive into his recent transition to hybrid training — how he's balancing strength, endurance, and everyday life, and what he's learned along the way. Follow Nick: https://smootfit.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/s…

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How AI is fueling an existential crisis in education 39:37

13d ago39:37

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We keep hearing over and over that generative AI is causing massive problems in education, both in K-12 schools and at the college level. Lots of people are worried about students using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments, and that is a problem. But really, the issues go a lot deeper, to the very philosophy of education itself. We sat down and talked t…

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#67 Ashley Norton MS Ironman | The FITTEAM Show 27:48

13d ago27:48

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https://www.fitteam.com is the proud sponsor of this podcast.Click below to subscribe to our channel. https://www.youtube.com/@fitteamglobalAshley Norton, known as Iron Heart Woman, is on a mission to make history this October as the first woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and dependent on a pacemaker to compete in the IRONMAN World Cham…

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The JJ Peterka for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring trade looks like a win-win for the Sabres and Mammoth 26:32

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As the Utah Mammoth are in Buffalo, it's an opportunity to take a look at the big offseason trade between the Sabres and Mammoth that included JJ Peterka, Josh Doan, and Michael Kesselring. At the moment, both teams are getting exactly what they wanted out of that deal, making it the rare 'win-win'. How good has Peterka been for Utah so far? Will J…

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Episode 134: Scottish Fundraising Conference - Fay McLeod 44:02

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"It starts before they walk in the door" Our final episode from Scotland, featuring Fay McLeod from Silver City Surfers. We're recapping her session 'A neurodivergent guide to smashing stereotypes and building inclusion'. James and Fay talk about her lived experience and honest reflections. We've got myth-busting, accommodating reasonable adjustmen…

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Buffalo Sabres point streak has them in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference 25:00

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The Buffalo Sabres have a little point streak they've put together, following a win over the Washington Capitals in a shootout, which has the Sabres close to the top and the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shows up for his best game of the season, carrying the Sabres in both overtime and the shootout of the Washington game, u…

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Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis 1:18:02

21d ago1:18:02

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David Risher was on Lyft's board for years, but only stepped in as CEO in 2023, to help turn the company around. He's done pretty well so far, but there are still a lot of open questions for him to face. It's not just competition for riders and drivers Lyft has to deal with; it’s the future of transportation itself, and new AI tools that might take…

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The Buffalo Sabres cannot figure out 3-on-3 overtime in another loss to the Bruins 29:13

23d ago29:13

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The Buffalo Sabres have had three results in a row that are exactly the same result. A 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins has fans asking what is wrong with this team once they get to overtime? Sneaky Joe looks at mistakes by Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson which led to Thursday's loss, as well as the worst performance of the season by Alex Lyo…

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 3 with Matt Powers 1:37:20

10d ago1:37:20

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Part 3 of the Regenerative Soil NOW!! Series with Matt Powers - I hope you were able to catch it live and win an amazing giveaway!! If not, you can still signup for the NEW SEASON which begins MONDAY!! https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/regenerativesoil JOIN US & TRANSFORM YOUR SOIL THIS SEASON!!By Matt Powers

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How to Train Hard Without Falling Apart | Q&A 1:46:50

14d ago1:46:50

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In this Q&A episode, Derek and I answer listener questions about training, motivation, and longevity in the gym. We talk about how to push intensity without constantly feeling beat up, what we'd do differently if we could restart our powerlifting careers, and whether it's still worth competing if you're not chasing elite numbers. We also share our …

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How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet 1:09:41

25d ago1:09:41

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This is Sarah Jeong, features editor at The Verge. I’m standing in for Nilay for one final Thursday episode here as he settles back into full-time hosting duties. Today, we’ve got a fun one. I’m talking to Cory Doctorow, prolific author, internet activist, and arguably one of the fiercest tech critics writing today. He has a new book out called Ens…

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Owen Power struggles mightily in the Buffalo Sabres loss to the Blue Jackets 20:32

25d ago20:32

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The Buffalo Sabres had another lead, late in the third period, and again squandered it, this time to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sneaky Joe looks at Owen Power's performance from Wednesday night, which featured turnovers, a mistake on the game winning goal, and a question of whether he's even 100% healthy right now. Plus, Jiri Kulich's mistakes on t…

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Michael Kesselring returns for the Buffalo Sabres 23:55

26d ago23:55

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The Buffalo Sabres are getting back their biggest acquisition of the offseason with Michael Kesselring making his debut after missing nine games with an injury. Sneaky Joe talks what to expect from maybe playing with Bowen Byram, to Kesselring's slapshot, to his defensive ability. Plus, Alex Lyon is going back in as the team's starting goaltender. …

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Episode 133: Live from the Scottish Conference 2025 1:36:25

9d ago1:36:25

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"Work is meant to be fun!" We're live from the Scottish Fundraising Conference 2025. James and Kenneth sit down to recount their experience from Glasgow with behind the scenes content from keynote speakers, sponsors, presenters, organisers, award winners and Kenneth's former colleagues - we’ve even got the former secretary general of the Muslim Cou…

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UPL costs Buffalo Sabres a four-point weekend against the Maple Leafs 27:03

28d ago27:03

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The Buffalo Sabres looked very impressive against the Toronto Maple Leafs in two games this weekend. A weekend that should've featured four points, while not allowing the Leafs to get a single point, but Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had other plans. A soft goal allowed by UPL on Saturday in Toronto ends up costing the Sabres, bringing Sneaky Joe to campaig…

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LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here 1:05:07

28d ago1:05:07

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LexisNexis is one of the most important companies in the entire legal system. For ages it's been where you went to look up case law and do legal research. There isn’t a lawyer today who hasn’t used it — it’s fundamental infrastructure for the legal profession, just like email or a word processor. But in 2025, apparently nobody can resist the siren …

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Regenerative Soil NOW!! pt 2 with Matt Powers 1:11:15

1M ago1:11:15

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Are You Making Your Plans For Next Season Yet?Are You Planning Around YOUR #SOIL?Today I'm Going Through All The Steps That You Will Need To Take To #Regenerate YOUR SOIL No Matter the Climate, Context, or Scale!! Focusing on the soil is the key to leveling up any system because healthy plants rely upon #healthysoil, and healthy animals rely upon h…

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Maple Leafs struggling coming into Buffalo to play the Sabres 28:02

1M ago28:02

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The Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a home and home that starts in Buffalo on Friday night. The Leafs are not off to a good start this season as they try to adjust to life without Mitch Marner. Toronto so far are seeing a depleted powerplay, a lack of goaltending, and a top-six that doesn't look nearly as strong as it used to. Plus,…

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Alex Viada — What It Really Means to Be a Hybrid Athlete 55:17

25d ago55:17

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Alex Viada has been discussing hybrid training for over a decade, long before it gained popularity on social media. In this conversation, we explore what's fueling the hybrid training boom, how his thinking has evolved with experience, and why most people still misunderstand what hybrid training really is. Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/ale…

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Colten Ellis and Jack Quinn lead the Buffalo Sabres over the Red Wings 29:54

1M ago29:54

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The Buffalo Sabres get the win over the Detroit Red Wings at home, led by Colten Ellis in his first start of his NHL career. Sneaky Joe breaks down Ellis' special night, in which he was the game's #1 star, featuring a couple of big breakaway saves. If Ellis can string a few good games together in a row, could he push Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen out of the…

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Colten Ellis and Noah Ostlund enter the picture for the Buffalo Sabres 32:49

1M ago32:49

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After falling to the Canadiens in Montreal, the Buffalo Sabres are looking for a bounce back at home against the Detroit Red Wings, with a couple new pieces in the lineup. Colten Ellis will get his first career NHL start, a player Sneaky Joe likes the potential for in the Sabres' net. Also, Noah Ostlund gets his first real crack at showing somethin…

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Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay 1:18:03

1M ago1:18:03

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Today’s guests are General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson. There’s a lot of big news the company just announced, including a Google Gemini-powered AI assistant that's coming to new cars and an entirely new hardware and software platform coming to the Escalade IQ in 2028 alongside true Level 3 autonomous dri…

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Zocdoc CEO: "Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI" 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

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Hey everyone, it’s Nilay. I’m back from parental leave, and I’m really excited to jump back into Decoder. Today’s episode is a special one: I’m talking to Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz, and we chatted live on stage at the TechFutures conference in New York City. You’re almost certainly familiar with ZocDoc — it’s a platform that helps people find and b…