Best Aidan Long Podcasts (2025)

Dakotah, Giacomo, and Aidan talk about which Kill Teams are the most fun to play in the current edition of Kill Team. Get your tickets for LVO now! Get your tickets for Midsummer Mayhem! Aug 9-10 Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Rep…

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DAC Episode 386 - At Close Range (1986)

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a dead lion who has a tale to tell. If you threw James Foley’s At Close Range into a centrifuge, its constituent parts would probably sift out into 75% exceptionally mean neo-noir, 5% stealth inspirational courtroom drama and 20% Madonna’s hit single “Live To Tell,” which chimes through every scene like a snooze-proof alarm notification on somebody…

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DAC Episode 385 - Weird Science (1985)

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John Hughes famously wrote the script for Weird Science in only two days, but it’s likely that he was carrying around this particular fantasy in his head for at least a couple of decades. How else do you characterize a story about horny adolescents who create the perfect woman in their bedroom? Granted, most raunchy ‘80s teen comedies don’t escalat…

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Ep79: Adelle Tracey - Olympian and Jamaican Champion 44:56

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We sit down with Olympic middle-distance athlete, Adelle Tracey, as she shares the journey of her running career and identity. From a silver medal at the European Youth Olympics at just 16, to being selected by Dame Kelly Holmes as a London 2012 torchbearer, to finally stepping onto the Olympic stage in Paris 2024, we dive into the pivotal moments …

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Ep.152 | Someone Got Run Over By A Car And Then WON At The AVTT!?? | ft. Dont Blaze Me Bro 1:49:04

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Dakotah and Giacomo are joined by Shawn, Zack, and Branden from Dont Blaze Me Bro. They talk about The AVTT 4 the US' largest Warhammer Kill Team Team Tournament. There is also a visual part of this episode, The Forged Brush Painting Competition, which can be found on the Squad-Games-Entertainment YouTube channel. Get your tickets for LVO now! Get …

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Ep78: Dr Josephine Perry - Why Your Mind Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Fix It). 1:03:37

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Top sports psychologist, Josephine Perry, has helped everyone from world champions to amateur runners overcome mental barriers to perform better - and she's written 5 brilliant books on the subject too. So if you’ve ever felt it's like your mind holding you back on race day, this episode for you. From pre-race wobbles to building confidence and enj…

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Ep77: Aidan O'Flaherty - Not Just for Injuries: What Physios ACTUALLY Do for Elite Runners 59:41

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When most runners think of physios, they think of injury rehab. But as we’ve both learned over the years,, there’s so much more to the physio-athlete relationship - from strength training and biomechanics to recovery and long term performance. We’re joined once again by our physio and strength coach Aidan O’Flaherty to unpack what working with a ph…

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Ep. 151 | THEY WANT $350 FOR THIS!?? Typhon Kill Team Box Review 2:05:46

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about the Typhon box set for Kill Team featuring Raveners and Battleclade! Thank you Games Workshop for the advance copy of Typhon! Get your tickets for LVO now! Get your tickets for Midsummer Mayhem! Aug 9-10 Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here…

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Ep76: We Wish We Had Known These Things About Running 37:43

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What advice would you give your younger running self? We answer exactly this question, looking back at the most important lessons we've learned over the years. From running easy runs like a sprint to doing sessions on zero fuel, we've made PLENTY of rookie errors in our training along the way but we're here to share the lessons we've learned (mostl…

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DAC Episode 384 - Rocky Balboa (2006)

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somehow, still, a live dog. Before Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan rebirthed the Rocky franchise with Creed, but after Sylvester Stallone kicked around the corpse of his own creation in Rocky V, there came the odd bridge of Rocky Balboa, a wistful and occasionally charming examination of what happens in the decades after the balloon of fame has …

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E57 Connor Pierce: Upgrading Higher Education With AI And Gamification 1:22:03

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Connor Pierce is a passionate lifelong learner who thrives at the crossroads of psychology, technology, and art. His career has been rooted in higher education, professional development, and learning experience design. With a solid background in psychological principles and learning theory, he currently specializes in creating innovative instructio…

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Ep75: Jess Furness "Why (and how) I'm running 42 marathons this year" 50:56

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This week, we’re joined by presenter and ultra runner, Jess Furness who this year, is taking on an incredible 42 marathons. Jess is a familiar face from The Running Channel, but this year she’s taken things to a whole new level. We chat about why she set herself this challenge, how she’s balancing it with work, life, and content creation, and what …

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Ep. 150 | These Kill Teams Should Be Released for Kill Team 1:40:08

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about which Kill Teams they would like to see in the future of Kill Team. Get your tickets for LVO now! Get your tickets for AVTT 4! June 21-22 Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join…

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Ep74: How to Fuel and Hydrate for Long Runs - CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration 1:01:57

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When do we ACTUALLY need electrolytes? And how many carbs should we be taking for endurance events? This week, we get Andy's expert advice on all of the FAQs about fuelling and hydration for running. Andy’s background is as elite as it gets. He began his career as a sports scientist for the Renault and Benetton Formula 1 teams and went on to help e…

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Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland, with Stan Erraught 1:07:28

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In this episode we talk to Stan Erraught about his book, Rebel Notes: Popular Music and Conflict in Ireland. We discuss Stan’s own political background and work leading to his research for the book; the different facets of Irish popular music since the mid-20th Century; the particular cases of the Wolfe Tones and Kneecap and perceptions of their po…

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Ep. 149 | How Narrative is Good for Kill Team | ft. Jason and Sean from Once Upon a Kill Team 2:03:23

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Dakotah and Giacomo are joined by Jason and Sean as they discuss the importance of Narrative play in games such as Kill Team. Get your tickets for LVO now! Get your tickets for AVTT 4! June 21-22 Check out the Once Upon a Kill Team Podcast Check out more of what Jason and Sean do for Narrative Play Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for K…

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Ep73: Your race is done. Now what? How to recover and get training again! 38:51

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You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal, and maybe even smashed a PB — but now what? In this episode, we answer your questions about what happens after the big race. Rose has just London marathon, Steph's fresh off 100k for England, and we’re both dragging ourselves out of that weird post-race headspace. We discuss how we recover: from…

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E56 Sylvie Froncek: What Outdoor Education Teaches Us About Improving Education 1:01:33

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Sylvie started working with Cornell’s Team and Leadership Center at the age of 15. Since then she has worked as an outdoor adventure guide for the Claremont Colleges in California, a rock climbing instructor in Colorado, a bicycle tour guide in New Zealand and the Northeastern USA, and a mountain instructor for the North Carolina Outward Bound Scho…

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Ep. 148 | What Kill Team Should I Start With? 3rd Edition KT 2:19:10

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about which teams are best to start with. Tickets for the AVTT and LVO are available now! Get your tickets for LVO now! Get your tickets for AVTT 4! June 21-22 Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-G…

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Ep72: Vassos Alexander - Why we should ALL be getting out of our comfort zone 56:35

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From running this year's London marathon in a 25kg weighted vest to conquering the gruelling 246km Spartathlon, Vassos is always looking for new challenges to push him out of his comfort zone. We find out why - along with what it took to run a marathon with 25kg on his back, how he pushed through the hardest moments of the Spartathlon and why he ne…

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Ep. 147 | Exaction is in S-Tier? The Q2 2025 Tier List | ft. Alex & Orion 2:34:33

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Dakotah, Giacomo, Alex, and Orion weigh on the newest changes to all the Kill Teams and where they fall on the tier list. Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more ep…

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Ep71: Steph races 100k for ENGLAND! 35:43

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Four weeks after finishing the Two Oceans marathon, Steph lined up for her first 100k as part of an England team, and in this episode she tells us all about it! From pre-race prep to the realities of race day , Steph shares how she tackled over 20 laps of a 3 mile loop course, how her crew helps her through some tough moments, and how conquering un…

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DAC Episode 383 - My Blue Heaven (1990)

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now there’s a live dog. Did you watch Goodfellas back in 1990 and think “Hey, this should be a wacky comedy with Rick Moranis and Steve Martin”? If so, you’re in luck. You’re in so much luck. Like Goodfellas, My Blue Heaven is loosely based on the story of Henry Hill, the mobster who went into the witness protection program. Goodfellas ends with a …

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Ep. 146 | How To Run A Narrative Campaign in Kill Team 1:28:10

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about designing and running a narrative event. Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! Look out for our next Kill Team Event happ…

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Ep70: London Marathon Debrief 1:03:49

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The BIG London Marathon debrief! Rose shares what it was like lining up in the pro field, the highs and lows of her race, and what it meant to make a comeback with a 9th place finish in 2:25:01. Producer Georgie gives us the honest truth about what it felt like tackling 26.2 miles in the unexpected April heat and special guest Charlie gives us the …

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DAC Episode 382 - Midnight Run (1988)

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True facts about Joe Pantoliano: He fought and defeated the last living dragon of the moorlands, but showed mercy at the last minute and spared its life. They’re now good friends and have a time share in Palmdale. He once jumped back in horror and screamed “It’s the ‘haint of Loch Gullmar!” at a passing vehicle. He had hair in the ‘80s, as evidence…

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Ep. 145 | They Nerfed Sanctifiers!? Kill Team Balance Slate 1:55:07

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about the latest Balance Dataslate for Kill Team! This is a roller coaster of an episode so stay tuned! Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys …

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Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals, with Maurice Casey 1:14:34

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In this episode we talk to Maurice Casey about his book, Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals. Hotel Lux tells the story of May O’Callaghan and her social circle in the Comintern’s Moscow accommodation for international communists. We discuss Maurice’s PhD research, its transformation into the book, and the lives and int…

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E55 Professor Game: How Gamification Can Unsuck Higher Ed. 1:27:38

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Rob Alvarez is a gamification wizard, learning experience designer, and host of the Professor Game Podcast. With a background in business and a passion for play, he helps educators and organizations craft meaningful, game-inspired learning and product journeys. In this podcast we talked about: How gamification can improve education How serious play…

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Ep. 144 | The Balance Dataslate We'd Like To See | ft. Rob & Branden 2:27:13

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Dakotah, Giacomo, Rob, and Branden talk about buffs and nerfs they would like to see Kill Teams get based on their win percentages. Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you gu…

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Ep69: Marathon Taper: How to carb load, stay sane and nail your race day logistics 50:26

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Race week is HERE! And with it, comes the taper - the nerves, the maranoia and a LOT of carbs. We talk about it all, plus how to prepare for the logistics of the big day itself. Plus, we answer the most googled questions about the marathon taper! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @5MilesEasy and if you're enjoying the show, please take a second to s…

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DAC Episode 381 - Footloose (1984)

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everybody cut, everybody cut. What if normal, but dancing? What if dancing, but really bad dancing? What if James Dean, but Kevin Bacon? What if Natalie Wood, but Lori Singer? What if Sal Mineo, but Chris Penn? What if John Lithgow? What if Foot… but Loose? Listen below, or find us where podcasts jump and twirl.…

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Ep. 143 | Battle Ready, 3 Colors, or Unpainted!? | ft. Matt H. 1:27:40

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Dakotah and Giacomo are joined by Matt, the organizer for the Kill Team events at Nova, they talk about what level of hobby is acceptable for tournament play. Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patre…

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Ep68: Steph & Carla: "we raced Two Oceans in the elite field, here's how it went..." 42:10

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Steph is joined by Carla Molinaro, as they both chat through their Two Oceans experience. Everything from their training blocks, how the taper week makes everyone a little crazy, to the race itself and what's next for them! Oh, and why you should always pack pancakes in your race day bag... Follow us on YouTube and instagram @5mileseasy If you've e…

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E54 Sharon Tjaden Burkes: Mistakes And Tips For Better Learning Experience Design 50:43

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Sharon is an eLearning professional and media designer with 13 years of experience teaching English learners at the university level. Her journey to the field of instructional design inspired her to host a monthly Zoom networking session to inspire other educators who are looking for advice on how to break into the field of instructional design. In…

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Ep. 142 | Blood and Zeal Played Early? And What's the Forge Brush? 59:26

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about a few recent tournaments where the teams for Blood and Zeal were played early. They also talk about the Forged Brush painting competition at the All Valley Team Tournament. Get Sector Popov! A 3D printable terrain set for Kill Team Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Ba…

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Ep67: Kitty Scott Claus (RuPaul’s Drag Race) - “I’m running the London marathon in DRAG” 53:31

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What's more daunting - performing on Ru Paul's Drag Race or running your first marathon?! Not a question we've asked on the show before, but this week's guest has the answer. We're joined by the fabulous Kitty Scott Claus who in a few weeks time will be taking on the London Marathon - in full drag. We will be diving into how Kitty switched a life o…

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DAC Episode 380 - A League of Their Own (1992)

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one dead lion, one live dog. There used to be a sports league The A-A-G-B-P-G-L They used to play some baseball They’d get out there and give them hell Okay, I’m too hungry to come up with more lyrics. Adam and Aidan put on their baseball pants and talk about the baseball that isn’t Bull Durham. Penny Marshall’s A League of Their Own is a lightly-t…

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Ep66: Dr. Becca Salmon - Burnout on The Covid Wards Led Me to Running 1:01:13

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In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Becca Salmon, a guest whose story is especially relevant as we've just had the 5th anniversary of the UK’s first Covid lockdown. It was during the pandemic that Becca’s career took a significant turn. At the time, she was a junior A&E doctor, but burnout led her to step back and reassess her path. Though it …

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DAC Episode 379 - Legend (1986)

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now there’s a live dog (whoops, it’s a dead lion) Filmmaker and YouTuber Patrick Willems once attempted to define what he called a “vibes movie”. A vibes movie, more or less, is a film that prioritizes atmosphere and filmmaking elements over a coherent plot. Willems lands on Tenet as the ultimate vibes movie, but if Tenet did not exist (And who’s t…

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The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism, with Aidan Beatty 1:23:27

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In this episode we talk to Aidan Beatty about his book, The Party is Always Right: The Untold Story of Gerry Healy and British Trotskyism. We discuss the history of the Socialist Labour League and Workers’ Revolutionary Party in the UK; the role of the party and their Galway-born leader, Gerry Healy, in Trotskyism; the implosion of the party in 198…

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Ep. 141 | Kill Team Typhon First Impressions 1:08:02

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk about their first impressions of the upcoming Kill Team box Typhon. Join the Squad-Games Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Squad-Games Stuff: Join the Patreon and help us bring you guys more episodes! Look out for our next Kill Team Event happening soon! Download the Kill Team Pla…

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E53 Yu-Kai Chou And Mark Diaz: How To Gamify Your Life In Six Steps 1:33:26

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Yu Kai Chou: Yu-kai Chou, world-renowned designer and keynote speaker, created the Octalysis Framework, impacting 1.5B+ lives through gamification and behavioral design. He is the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of the premium consulting/design firm The Octalysis Group. Recently he and his co-author Mark Diaz wrote 10,000 hours of play …

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Ep65: What it's REALLY like on a Puma pro training camp 34:53

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Rose is on (another) training camp in the sun - this time in North Carolina with the Puma Elite running team as she prepares for the London Marathon. We get the inside scoop on how it's going and what it's been like to swap her London life for a pro training camp during this marathon build. You can also watch this episode on YouTube @5mileseasy. If…

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Ep. 140 | Is This The Best Way To Play Narrative? | ft. Alex and Mike 1:19:21

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Dakotah and Giacomo talk with Alex, designer of the Mezozoek system, and Mike, a player at the first Mezozoek Narrative event, about how the Mezozoek system works and how you can incorporate it in your tournaments or with your friends. Try Out The Mezozoek System Join the Squad-Games Discord Join the SoCal Skirmish Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts He…

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Ep64: LONDON MARATHON SPECIAL - we hear from YOU! 50:23

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With just a few weeks until race day, it’s all things London Marathon! In this special episode, we’re handing the mic over to YOU – sharing your stories, training experiences, and answering your marathon-related questions. We also catch up on our own training blocks, dive into the highs and lows of marathon and ultra prep, and offer tips to help yo…

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DAC Episode 378 - Ladyhawke (1985)

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better to be a live knight than a dead hawk. DRAFT #1 You know what they say: sometimes you hawke the lady, sometimes the lady hawkes you. That may not be the premise or the moral of 1985’s Ladyhawke (the ‘e’ is silent), but - DRAFT #2 Few works of modern cinema adress the question of who hawkes the lady on the ladyhawke of world hawkeladies, but 1…

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Ep. 139 | LVO in October!? What to Expect at LVO's Newest Date! | ft. Jake Jacobson 1:56:29

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Dakotah and Giacomo are joined by Jake Jacobson from Frontline Gaming. We ask him questions about the upcoming LVO in October and what to expect. Checkout the New LVO Website Join the Squad-Games Discord Join the SoCal Skirmish Discord Get the 3+ Save Shirts Here! Watch the Latest Kill Team Battle Report Checkout the Las Vegas Crusaders Discord Sho…

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E52 Farhan Quasem: Leveraging Community To Create Effective Learning Experiences 51:58

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Farhan has 12 years of experience driving innovation and delivering scalable digital solutions, He specializes in leading transformative product teams that exceed client expectations. His expertise spans multiple industries, including AI/ML, education, finance, healthcare, and hospitality, where he's successfully implemented strategies leveraging b…