Best Brian Mullins Podcasts (2025)

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Tor des Glaciers 450k – 🥈 Brian Mullins on Training, Racing & the Spirit of Adventure 1:43:09

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2nd place at the Tor des Glaciers 450k. But that’s only part of Brian Mullins’ story. In this conversation: A childhood spent hiking and discovering the outdoors Alpinism and learning the mountains the hard way 20 years of racing the world’s biggest ultras Training and mindset for multi-day events Living and racing as a type 1 diabetic Why the spir…

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Running Supply’s Cole Townsend – Footwear, Apparel & the Culture of Running 1:14:05

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Cole Townsend is the voice behind Running Supply, one of the most respected newsletters in the running world — covering gear, apparel, and the culture that connects it all. In this episode, we talk about: The creation and growth of Running Supply Cole’s background in running and the stories that shaped his approach Thoughts on key brands like Satis…

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The Millennium Dome Heist | Cops and Robbers | 2 52:51

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As Ray Betson's crew prepares for the heist of the century, police chief John 'Swini' Swinfield catches wind of their plans. With his unit's reputation on the line, he hatches a bold counter-operation: let the robbers strike, then catch them red-handed. But in the crowded Millennium Dome, one wrong move could turn a tactical triumph into a public c…

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The Evolution of Beauty and the Beauty of Innovation with Matt Ridley - S4 E2 (Part 1 of 2) 30:49

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In Episode 2 of this season, we explore the evolution of beauty (especially in birds) and the beauty of innovation, with guest Matt Ridley. Matt Ridley's books have sold over a million copies, been translated into 31 languages and won several awards. His books include The Red Queen, Genome, The Rational Optimist and The Evolution of Everything. His…

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Mac Head FWCF 15:30

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In this episode of the Mullins Farrier Podcast, I sit down with veteran farrier Mac Head of Great Brickhill, Buckinghamshire. The conversation explores Mac’s journey from his father’s post-WWII blacksmith business to a long and varied career in farriery and horseshoe manufacturing. He shares insights into his time with the Worshipful Company of Far…

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Listen now: Scamfluencers | The Pharmacist Femme Fatale 4:53

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Natalie Cochran seemed like she had it all: a good job as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But then she quit her job to become a government contractor and started raking in dough, or so she claimed. Behind the scenes, Natalie was running a classic Ponzi scheme, scamming friends and family with fake contracts, fake government emails, an…

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John Harshbarger of Well-Shod 19:10

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In this FREE FULL LENGTH episode, John Harshbarger from Amarillo, Texas, talks about his journey in the farrier supply business - from his early days running a local feed store to building a national operation. He shares insights on customer service, adapting to regional needs, and growing through challenges like the pandemic. John also reflects on…

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Martin Perrier – 2nd at Tor des Géants and What It Takes to Race for Days 1:52:00

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Martin Perrier finished 2nd at the Tor des Géants, one of the most demanding ultras on the planet — a 330+ km race through the Italian Alps with over 24,000 metres of ascent. In this conversation, we talk about what it really takes to perform at that level: Martin’s background and path into ultra-trail running Strengths that define his style — clim…

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The Millennium Dome Heist | Diamond Geezers | 1 52:09

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When a flawless £350 million diamond goes on display at London's Millennium Dome, small-time gangster Ray Betson spots the opportunity of a lifetime. To pull off Britain's biggest robbery, he'll need more than luck – he needs a crew of criminal masterminds. Enter Terry Millman, an armed robber with years of experience, and Lee Wenham, a creative yo…

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Mallorca by UTMB & GPT100 Miler – Training, Racing and What’s Happening in Ultra-Trail 1:23:38

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It’s a big month in ultra-trail. Mallorca by UTMB and the GPT100 Miler are both around the corner, and this week we talk training, racing, and what’s happening across the sport right now. We cover: Final prep heading into both races Training insights and balancing recovery Travel, weather, and course details for Mallorca and GPT100 Recent ultra-tra…

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The Laws of Life with Michael Muthukrishna - S4 E1 (Part 2 of 2) 35:48

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This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Michael Muthukrishna. What really drives human progress? What is innovation, and why is innovation not just a feature of modern society but a law of life? How do energy, cooperation, and culture shape the way we create new ideas? These are ideal questions with which to launch our new podcast season on the …

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The Birmingham Six | Chris Mullin, the “Loony Leftie” Who Freed the Birmingham Six | 4 45:07

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He's the journalist-turned-MP at the heart of the group's long fight for justice. Chris Mullin sits down with Alice Levine and Matt Forde to unpack his pursuit of the actual bombers, the press vitriol against him, and just what it took to expose Britain's biggest miscarriage of justice. Plus, he shares his perspective on today's most controversial …

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The Laws of Life with Michael Muthukrishna - S4 E1 (Part 1 of 2) 34:11

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What really drives human progress? What is innovation, and why is innovation not just a feature of modern society but a law of life? How do energy, cooperation, and culture shape the way we create new ideas? These are ideal questions with which to launch our new podcast season on the beauty and burdens of innovation, and I can’t think of anyone bet…

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Training & Recovery – Mallorca by UTMB and GPT100 Race Build-Up 1:02:03

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Mark Humphrey AWCF ATF 13:43

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Trail & Mountain Running World Championships – Pride, Country & Racing on the World Stage 1:26:42

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The Trail & Mountain Running World Championships 2025 are complete — and the defining theme was pride: racing for your country, wearing the national kit, and lining up on the world stage. In this debrief episode, we reflect on the atmosphere in the mountains, the stories that stood out, and what makes the World Championships such a unique and power…

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The Birmingham Six | Bombshell | 3 53:10

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In a desperate gamble, journalist Chris Mullin tracks down the real Birmingham bombers and tries to convince them to confess on camera. Can he get the scoop of his life, and finally force the police to reopen the case into the Birmingham Six? Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would…

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Noor van der Veen: Tor des Géants Champion 1:07:56

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Noor van der Veen is the new women’s champion of the Tor des Géants. We dig into her background in sport, the impressive fastest known times (FKTs) she’s set, and how she conquered the 330 km Tor330 ultra trail through Italy’s Aosta Valley. We cover race strategy, sleep management, fueling, and what it takes to win one of the hardest mountain ultra…

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The Birmingham Six | House of Cards | 2 52:00

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Journalist Chris Mullin uncovers disturbing evidence he hopes will free the Birmingham Six after a decade in prison. The more he digs, the more he learns of dodgy forensics and police brutality. But bringing this proof to light will mean taking on the most powerful institutions in Britain. Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to…

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Trail World Championships 2025 – Training, What to Watch & Q&A 1:35:52

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The Trail World Championships 2025 are here — and it’s race week. In this episode, we dive into training blocks, race previews, and answer your biggest questions about the event. From course details to storylines to who’s looking sharp, this is your go-to listen before the racing starts. We cover: Training approaches in the lead-up to Worlds What t…

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Jay Tovey and Gavin Golby 10:39

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In this episode, Jay Tovey FWCF and Gavin Golby AWCF share their journeys in farriery, from their early days in the trade to becoming tutors and mentors. They talk about the challenges they faced, the importance of competition and continuous learning, and how education has shaped their careers. They also discuss Farriery Tuition, a supplementary ed…

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The Birmingham Six | Funeral for a Friend | 1 55:47

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When IRA bombs tear through two pubs in Birmingham and kill 21 innocent people, Detective Superintendent George Reade knows he has to act fast to find the perpetrators. But for Paddy Hill and five friends - on their way to Ireland for a funeral - this is the start of a torturous nightmare that will become the biggest miscarriage of justice in Briti…

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Dr. Sarah Cohen Re-Release 9:29

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It’s a way back play back! We’re re-releasing this episode with Dr. Sarah Cohen of Equity Performance Equine, based in Wellington FL, in anticipation of the NAEP’s Saratoga Conference coming up next week. In this episode Dr. Sarah and I discuss her path to becoming a Vet, her concierge style practice in Wellington Florida, the NAEP and why she beca…

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Live from Tor des Géants – Course Energy, Race Updates & Raw Reactions 1:06:33

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We’re live from the course at the Tor des Géants — and the energy is unreal. This is a raw drop from out in the Aosta Valley: runners deep in the pain cave, fans out in force, and the mountains delivering everything from sunshine to storms. No script, just trail talk from one of the most brutal and beautiful races on the planet. In this episode: Re…

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April Ashley | The Secret That Could Have Saved April | 4 21:56

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April's wasn't the only trans rights case to come to court in the late 1960s. But the other - concerning a trans man and the inheritance of a baronetcy - was hushed up and hidden, and those involved sworn to secrecy. Alice and Matt meet Zoe Playdon, the academic who uncovered the case, to learn how its suppression might have sealed April's legal fa…

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Tor des Géants Incoming – Fastpacking the Route & World Champs Prep 1:07:55

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It’s Tor des Géants week – and this episode is all about what’s happening in the mountains right now. I just finished fastpacking the Tor route in the Aosta Valley and give a full breakdown of how it went. We also get into: What to expect as the 330 km TOR kicks off Training reflections heading into the World Trail & Mountain Running Champs Notes o…

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Team Norway 14:20

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In this episode, I talk with Team Norway, a group of farriers coming together from across the country as they prepare for a major competition. Most are based near Oslo, while others travel from much farther away, but they’ve built a strong team through regular practice and support from coaches like Ian Gajczak. Along the way, they share how they go…

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FPaF Danny Bennett AWCF 43:21

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We’re kicking off a brand new episode format on the Mullins Farrier Podcast called Farrier Phone a Friend. These episodes are all about those in-between-job conversations farriers have on the road - casual, candid, and full of real-world updates from the trade. In this first one, I catch up with my friend and returning guest Danny Bennett. We talk …

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UTMB Closing Party – Race Recap & Chamonix Chaos 1:15:48

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UTMB week is done — and we’re recapping it all from the streets of Chamonix. In this episode, we wrap up the 2025 UTMB and CCC races, the big performances, the blowups, and the atmosphere across an unforgettable week in the Alps. It’s a closing party of race takes, stories, and everything we saw on and off the course. We break down: • Who delivered…

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April Ashley | Corbett vs Corbett | 3 54:01

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The couple must meet again in court, as their divorce case becomes a landmark battle over what defines a woman. As the pressure mounts, who will crack first: April, or Arthur? Please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps yo…

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Beauty, Responsibility, and the Future of AI: A Conversation with Brian Mullins of Mind Foundry - Clip From S2E18 19:51

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In this clip from the episode of Beauty at Work, host Brandon Vaidyanathan sits down with Brian Mullins, CEO of Mind Foundry, a pioneering responsible AI company spun out of the University of Oxford. Brian shares how AI can be built differently—safely, ethically, and in partnership with human insight—for high-stakes, real-world applications. From m…

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April Ashley | A Place of Her Own | 2 51:39

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As April prepares to marry aristocrat Arthur Corbett, she sees his disapproving father as her greatest threat. But as Arthur's drinking intensifies and his obsession with her past grows darker, April realises she may have misjudged which Corbett poses the real danger to her future. Please vote for us in the British Podcast Awards: https://www.briti…

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UTMB Week Special – Banter, Race Picks & What to Watch 54:31

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UTMB Week is here — and we’re breaking down the big race and all the things we've seen in Chamonix. In this episode, we go deep (and wide) on the elite fields, dark horses, and wild cards. It’s predictions, banter, bold takes, and everything you need to know before the races kick off. 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly ultra-trail reviews, race coverage, athle…

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The Sacred Power of Sound: Timothy Myers on Beauty, Community, and the Art of Conducting - Clip From S2E17 20:51

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Is classical music “entertainment”? Timothy Myers, conductor and music director of the Austin Opera, argues that it’s an antidote to entertainment. Here, he shares his story of how he became a conductor and discusses what he finds inspiring about orchestral performance. In this clip from the Beauty at Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan speaks …

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Tom Joly on UTMB, Kailas FUGA & Competing With the World’s Best 1:04:24

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Tom Joly is one of the UK’s top mountain runners and a rising contender at UTMB. In this episode, we talk about his build-up, how he’s approaching UTMB 2025, and what it’s like running on the edge of performance at the sharp end of the sport. We cover: Training and race prep leading into UTMB Lessons from past race blowups & breakthrough performanc…

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Wayne Preece FWCF 16:12

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From his early training in Staffordshire to his current role as a practicing farrier and clinician, Wayne Preece FWCF, has navigated challenges, setbacks, and successes throughout his farrier career. In this episode, he shares his journey, his philosophy on shoeing and apprenticeships, and why continuing education and community support are so vital…

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Patrick Stangbye – Ultra-Trail Athlete & Creative Director of PORTAL 1:22:10

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Patrick Stangbye is a Norwegian ultra-trail athlete and the creative director at PORTAL – a brand redefining high-performance outdoor gear. In this episode, we talk about his unique path blending art direction and mountain running, his work behind PORTAL’s minimal and functional aesthetic, and how he approaches long days in the mountains. Expect in…

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Art, Trauma, and the Power of Vulnerability – A Conversation with Wayne Brezinka - Clip From S2E16 20:08

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How can art heal us? Award-winning artist Wayne Brezinka discusses some of the most meaningful responses to his pieces that he’s received. He also talks about the workshops he leads that focus on using art as a tool to respond to trauma. In this episode of the Beauty at Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan speaks with Wayne about the role of vul…

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April Ashley | Becoming April | 1 52:12

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A pioneering trans woman's fight for recognition begins in 1960s Britain. April Ashley has broken free of her childhood as a boy in the Liverpool slums to become a stunning fashion model through groundbreaking surgery in Marrakesh. She's young and beautiful, and she's caught the eye of aristocrat Arthur Corbett. But her secret - that she was born a…

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UTMB 2025: OCC & CCC Contenders, Predictions and Hot Takes 57:16

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UTMB week is here! In this Trail Talk Live episode, I sit down with Ricki Wynne to break down the 2025 OCC and CCC. We dive into the stacked fields, course dynamics, and who we think has the best shot at big performances. Expect bold predictions, dark horses, and plenty of pre-race hype straight from Chamonix. SUBSCRIBE for UTMB coverage, trail rac…

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Working Together for the Horse (NAEP) 1:19:25

2M ago1:19:25

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In this episode, Dr. Sasha Hill and farrier Keith Green CJF AWCF share the stories of how they found their way into equine veterinary medicine and farriery. Sasha reflects on her path from being a 4-H kid and groom to specializing in sports medicine and podiatry, while Keith talks about his transition from crop farming to working with horses full-t…

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Noel and Liam | Radio legend Steve Lamacq on the most chaotic interview of his career | 4 36:57

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In 1997, Steve Lamacq thought he was interviewing Noel Gallagher live on Radio 1. So he was delighted when Liam turned up too. He knew the brothers could be unpredictable, but he didn’t know that this interview would go down in Oasis history. Their alcohol-fulled, expletive-filled argument was both radio gold and every presenter’s nightmare. Steve …

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Mercedes Siegle-Gaither – From Skyrunning to 100 Milers with Merrell 57:54

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Mercedes Siegle-Gaither is a Merrell-sponsored ultra-trail athlete who has raced everything from steep sky races to rugged 100-milers. In this episode, she shares her progression through the trail world — from short, technical mountain events to long, grindin' ultras. We talk about: Her start in sky and mountain races Transitioning to longer distan…

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Noel and Liam | Look Back in Anger | 3 48:52

2M ago48:52

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When Noel tells a journalist he’s leaving Oasis, Liam feels like he’s losing control. If the band is going down, he wants to be the one to call time on it. But in reality neither brother has control over the future of Oasis. Because their bandmates have had enough of the feuding. They want out. Listen to British Scandal on the Wondery App or wherev…

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Digital Fashion, Aesthetics, and the Politics of Beauty: Philosopher Michael R. Spicher - Clip From S2E15 11:39

2M ago11:39

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What is digital fashion and why pay attention to it? Philosopher Michael R. Spicher shares how his ongoing research on digital fashion shows that we are “aesthetic beings.” He also discusses the relationship between beauty and politics. In this clip from the Beauty at Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan speaks with Michael about his new co-edit…

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What you need to know about Training & Rehab 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

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In this episode, co-host Ricki Wynne joins me to talk all things training, injury, and rehab. We share our own experiences balancing peak training with recovery, discuss common mistakes runners make when coming back from setbacks, and break down the mental and physical strategies that keep you moving towards the start line. Perfect for anyone chasi…

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Iain Alexander Nixon AWCF 10:43

2M ago10:43

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From his beginnings in Scotland to shoeing Derby winner Desert Crown, Ian Alexander Nixon shares the journey that’s taken him to some of the sport’s most prestigious yards. We talk about working under Simon Curtis, how farriery has shifted into a service-driven industry, the value of apprenticeships, and his approach to handling high-energy horses.…

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Introducing The Mystic and The Mayor... | 1 3:57

2M ago3:57

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When a small French coastal town is plunged into chaos, the world discovers what happens when political power and supernatural forces collide. The local mayor Gilles d’Ettore wants to spiritually connect with his late father, so he seeks the help of professional mystic Sophia Martinez. However, the psychic sessions soon spiral out of control, with …

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Noel and Liam | The Battle of Britpop | 2 52:20

3M ago52:20

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It’s 1995 and Noel and Liam have a new enemy. But this time it’s not each other. The brothers have put aside their differences to face Britpop band, Blur, in the UK’s most intense chart battle for thirty years. The country is holding its breath as the groups prepare to release singles on the same day. But will the bad boy brothers of Britpop cope i…

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From Beauty to Biophilia: Jennifer Walsh’s Journey from Finance to Wellness Walks™ - Clip From S2E14 18:13

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Why would someone in the finance industry start an independent makeup line then, years later, begin leading nature walks? Jennifer Walsh, biophilia expert and founder of Wellness Walks™, tells the story of the birth of Beauty Bar and why she founded Wellness Walks. In this clip from the Beauty At Work podcast, host Brandon Vaidyanathan welcomes Jen…