Best Training Think Tank Podcasts (2025)

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The Top Hockey Minds of Strength & Conditioning Training: Vechs’ Mount Rushmore of Coaches - EP 381 1:17:34

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This week we celebrate Vechs’ HUGE 40th birthday by bringing on his Mount Rushmore of strength and conditioning coaches in hockey. Michael Boyle, Matt Nichol, Brian Galivan, and Patrick Galivan join us to talk all things dryland training for hockey. In this episode we talk about: — The massive shift we’re seeing in dryland agility in today’s kids: …

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Is Tank going to retire after exhibition with Jake Paul? Is Haney going to beat to beat Norman Jr? Who can beat Terence Bud Crawford? Wanderlei Silva gets chinned by a spectator! Should boxing be included ... 2:20:19

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From Oregon prison to college basketball captain, Brett Hollins helps prisoners find purpose and hope 28:09

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Earlier this month, Brett Hollins embarked on a road trip to Oregon from his parents’ home in San Antonio. He didn’t come to experience the high desert splendor of Central Oregon or to snap selfies at Multnomah Falls. He came to present workshops and play basketball with inmates at six prisons across the state, including Snake River Correctional In…

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After $30 billion and 23 years Hanford glassification of radioactive waste set to begin 15:51

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The Hanford nuclear reservation in Southeastern Washington was the epicenter of plutonium enrichment during the WW II and through the cold war. For more than 20 years, an effort to safely dispose and store 56 million gallons of radioactive waste stored at the site has been in the works. The vitrification plant would turn some of that waste into gla…

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Pacific Northwest National Lab scientist and Hanford manager on radioactive tank waste, vitrification and clean-up progress 43:36

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In September 2024, we packed up our vans and drove about four and a half hours from Portland to Richland, WA, to set up a mobile broadcast studio on the campus of Washington State University Tri-Cities. We broadcast a week of shows that included conversations about the WW II and Manhattan Project history that created the radioactive waste from war-…

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - PRE-SCOUT MEETINGS?! 12:00

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about a topic that came up in our coaching mentorship program the other day: pre-scouts. There are so many opinions on how to execute a pre-scout, so let’s discuss the different ways to make your pre-scouts the most effective. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, do…

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REBROADCAST: What is synesthesia and how does it work? 43:47

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Have you ever heard a color, or seen a piece of music? Maybe you’ve tasted a sunset, or felt a particular smell? If so, you might have synesthesia. It’s a phenomenon in which one or more sensory pathways blend in the brain to create a new experience. Researchers aren’t sure how many people have synesthesia, but estimates range from 1 in 200 to 1 in…

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Crossfit Performance Testing w/ WOD Science | Mayhem Performance Podcast | Episode 027 30:12

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Survivors of wildfires face fraudulent contractors and other scams 17:08

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After someone survives a disaster like a wildfire or hurricane, they often face daunting decisions while trying to rebuild. A growing number of scammers are targeting people seeking contractors, especially as events like flooding, hurricanes and wildfires happen more often. Naveena Sadasivam is a senior staff writer for Grist. She’s covered disaste…

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Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats detected in Oregon 14:12

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White-nose syndrome is a fungal disease that grows on hibernating bats, causing them to wake up in the winter. The bats then burn up their fat stores while searching for food and die as a result. The disease was first detected in the northeastern U.S. in 2006 and has since spread to 40 U.S. states. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recentl…

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Portland State University program trains specialists to help blind people navigate environments safely 20:40

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Orientation and mobility specialists help people who are blind or low-vision learn to safely navigate their environments. Portland State University is one of a handful of schools nationwide that train these specialists, and the only school in the Northwest. Research suggests that demand for orientation and mobility specialists will increase as more…

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SHORT SHIFTS - WHERE TO SHOOT TO SCORE 11:16

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about where to shoot on goalies to score more goals. Listen as we break down the specifics! TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment…

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Intel has had a big summer. How will it affect Oregon? 22:30

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Last month, President Trump announced that the federal government had obtained a 10% stake in Intel, Oregon’s largest private employer. Nvidia, one of Intel’s biggest competitors, announced last week that it would invest $5 billion in Intel. The company also got a $2 billion investment from SoftBank. Mike Wilkerson, director of Economic Research at…

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What Clark County’s housing hotline says about area’s housing, homelessness crisis 19:07

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As recently reported in The Columbian, a housing hotline provided by Council for the Homeless in Clark County gets on average 130 to 180 calls a day. A small team with lived experiences that include homelessness and housing insecurity answer callers’ requests for help seven days a week. They share resources such as shelters with available space for…

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City councilor wants to make sidewalk food vending easier in Portland 11:26

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Portland City Councilor Mitch Green is introducing a proposal that would make it easier for sidewalk food vendors to operate in the city. The ordinance would remove city requirements that prevent vendors from operating outside similar businesses, such as restaurants, and without getting consent from adjacent property owners to operate on the sidewa…

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Courts put an end to Union County ballot initiative that instituted term limits 22:42

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Nine years ago, Union County voters overwhelmingly voted to pass Measure 31-89, which limited county commissioners to two terms, or eight years, in office. A whopping 68% of voters supported the change, which came from Union County Citizens for Good Government. Now, more than eight years after the measure took effect, Union County Commissioners wil…

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Many students enrolled in Oregon colleges and universities still choosing online classes 30:13

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During the pandemic, schools from elementary to college took classes online by necessity. But 5 years later, a number of college students are still taking at least some of their classes remotely, even when they have an in-person choice. Online learning can take many forms, and include both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Some Oregon universit…

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#220 - Coaching CrossFit Affiliate Classes, Becoming a CF-L2 Coach 1:04:35

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#219 - Chandler Smith gets his Coaching/Programming Questions Answered 1:15:15

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How Hockey Can Prepare You for Life with Guests Charlie Cook & Russ Sinkewich, Ohio Hockey Project - EP 383 1:15:04

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Russ Sinkewich and Charlie Cook of the Ohio Hockey Project. Sinkewich is the Project Founder and Head Coach; Cook is the Director of Hockey Development. They join us to talk about finding life lessons, genuineness, and passion through the sport. In this episode we talk about: — How life lessons in sports are what…

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Altoona N-Scale Weekend Live: Layouts, Vendors & Big Wins 18:58

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Live from the Altoona N‑Scale Weekend, Iron City members walk through a busy show featuring large layouts, DCC and DC loops, vendor booths, clinics, and a module contest. The episode highlights vendors and new sound-equipped locomotives, fundraising in memory of organizer Mike Phillips (proceeds to the SPCA), community meetups, and evening events l…

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Pioneering Northwest punk band touring for 30th anniversary 37:22

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The Pacific Northwest had a thriving punk rock scene in the 90s with bands like The Wipers, Dead Moon and Bikini Kill. One of the pioneering bands of that time is Team Dresch, which had its roots in the queercore movement. This year the band has been on a 30 year anniversary tour. Band members Donna Dresch, Kaia Wilson, Jody Bleyle and Marcéo Marti…

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Federal cuts hit program for deafblind students in Oregon 15:54

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More than 100 Oregon students with both vision and hearing impairments are anticipating a decline in services in schools, as the federal government has suddenly cut a five-year grant for the Oregon DeafBlind Project. The program serves DeafBlind Oregonians from birth up until the age of 21 at no cost to families or school districts. The goal of the…

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - FULL ICE MITE HOCKEY?! 10:27

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about a hot topic we probably hear the most about from our listeners: full ice mite hockey. We have so many thoughts on this one… SO LET’S GO! TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThink…

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New education center at Tryon Creek State Natural Area honors Northwest Indigenous cultures 29:30

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As first reported by Oregon ArtsWatch, a new education pavilion is opening on Sep. 20 at Tryon Creek State Natural Area located in Southwest Portland, near Lake Oswego. The new education center allows the nonprofit Friends of Tryon Creek to hold community events and educational programming year-round for students to gather for classes, day camps an…

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West Coast states, including Oregon, form alliance to protect vaccines and share their recommendations 24:04

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Earlier this month, the governors of Oregon, Washington and California announced they are forming a partnership called the West Coast Health Alliance. The goal of this new partnership is aimed at preserving access to vaccines and will also develop its own immunization guidelines. This comes after the the Trump administration fired the new director …

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Season 1 Episode 12 Otter Valley " Beauty Eh" 56:24

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Jump into this exciting episode of the Roundhouse Report, where Bradd and Pat welcome Lorne James from Otter Valley Railroad. Lorne discusses the evolution of the model railroading industry and shares insights from his 23 years of experience, including the impact of online shopping and the pandemic on hobby shops. He delves into the trends shaping …

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Oregon tribes maintain early learning programs with state investments 21:21

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Oregon’s Tribal Early Learning Hub has faced a number of challenges since its creation. But this summer, state lawmakers passed HB 2815, which would invest more in early learning for Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes. As the school year begins, we hear from Jory Spencer, the early childhood service program manager for the Confederated Tribe…

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How the Oregon film industry is faring 15:10

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Movies like “The Goonies,” “Animal House” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” are among the most famous of those filmed in Oregon, and they're points of pride for Oregon film buffs. Television shows like “Grimm” and “Portlandia” and animation studios like Laika and ShadowMachine burnish the state’s production portfolio. While newer projects conti…

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OSU-led project aims to reduce whale entanglements in Oregon and beyond 16:09

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Last year, there were 36 whales entangled with commercial fishing gear off the coasts of Oregon, Washington and California, or found entangled with West Coast fishing gear off the coasts of other countries. That’s the highest number of whale entanglements in the West Coast region since 2018, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis…

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SHORT SHIFTS - SMALL AREA GAMES FOR SCORING MORE GOALS 10:33

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about our favorite small area games that are tailored toward scoring more goals. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment Repair Fol…

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How researchers are testing climate resilient agriculture in Oregon 13:52

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As Western Oregon faces drier and hotter summers, researchers at Oregon State University Extension are investigating crops that can withstand drought and require less irrigation. Shayan Ghajar is an organic pasture and forages specialist at OSU Extension. He has been researching grasses and legumes that can resist Oregon’s drying climate and still …

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UW scientists discover teeth growing on forehead of deep-sea fish 12:40

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To say spotted ratfish are unusual is an understatement. Related to sharks, they abound in the inky, dark depths of the Puget Sound. Armed with a venomous fin, they swim gracefully along the sea floor trailing a long, pointed tail half the length of their bodies, with green, glowing eyes hunting for mates or prey to crack open with their beak-like …

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Rural Oregon counties face financial uncertainties as federal funding sources shrink 25:36

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For decades, rural Oregon counties that contain large swaths of federally owned forest land have depended on a share of timber revenues from federal logging to fund schools, law enforcement and other essential public services. These payments were originally meant to offset the loss of property tax revenue that counties could not collect on federal …

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HS112: Standardizing NaaS Service Definitions 38:12

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Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) promises enterprises the ability to set up and configure connectivity and network security with a couple of clicks. But for NaaS to truly transform enterprise networking, one thing has been missing: standards. Enter Mplify (formerly the Metro Ethernet Forum), a non-profit focused on standardizing NaaS service definitions…

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PSU researchers simulate earthquake to test soil-strengthening treatment 13:39

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Last week, a plot of land in North Portland felt a shake, but not one caused by an earthquake, but instead by a machine known as T-Rex. Researchers with Portland State University were simulating a minor quake to test a soil treatment that would fortify the ground from liquefaction. Arash Khosravifar and Diane Moug are both associate professors in C…

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Samaritan will keep birth centers in Lebanon and Lincoln City open for now 18:36

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Samaritan Health Services considered closing the birth centers at its hospitals in Lebanon and Lincoln City earlier this year. The move drew pushback from nurses, community members and lawmakers. The health system recently announced it would keep the centers open for at least another year — but not without some changes. Lesley Ogden is the CEO of b…

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Gorge commission explores changes after fires in protected scenic area 20:15

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The Rowena Fire and Burdoin Fires affected communities along the Oregon and Washington sides of the Columbia River. Many of the structures destroyed were part of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The region has legal protections in place to preserve its natural and recreational resources, although the areas typically have some people a…

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Finding the Value in Hockey Beyond Scoring Points with Guest Matt Ford, Former Pro Player - EP 382 1:13:01

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Matt Ford, former professional player and current owner of Ford Hockey School. Ford experienced a ton of adversity throughout his long and impressive hockey career; however, he joins us to talk about how that adversity is exactly what made him successful. In this episode we talk about: — Finding value in things o…

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Boosting pedestrian and biking safety for students in Salem and Keizer 18:32

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The new school year means that once again some kids are walking or biking through neighborhoods and on busy streets to get to class. Safe Routes to School is a nationwide, federally funded initiative that works to educate and encourage students to bike and walk to school safely. There are Safe Routes to School programs across Oregon, including one …

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New community health center comes to Wheeler, OR 22:32

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In October, a new community health center and pharmacy will be coming to Wheeler, Oregon. The Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy will replace an aging clinic that provided services to the region since the early 1980s. The new 16,000 square feet facility will double the capacity of the old clinic and will now provide some new services, such as d…

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OSU analysis shows edibles advertised as including “magic mushrooms” contain no psilocybin, feature undisclosed ingredients 11:31

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”Magic mushroom” edibles sold at smoke shops and other retailers might be missing psilocybin but can contain undisclosed ingredients, according to a joint study published Thursday. Oregon State University researchers collaborated on the analysis with Rose City Laboratories, a state-certified testing lab in Portland, and the manufacturer Shimadzu Sc…