Best Matt Rutherford Podcasts (2025)

Mark Sinclair returns to the podcast, live from FALKEN's cockpit in Nuku Hiva! Andy caught up with Mark after FALKEN & COCONUT have been shadowing each other across the Pacific - they even shared a raft-up through the Panama Canal! Mark is midway through his fourth circumnavigation attempt since the first GGR in 2018, this time following the Mini G…

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Ben Kweller 45:56

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On February 27th 2023 Ben Kweller received the worst phone call imaginable. His 16 year old son Dorian had died in a car accident. An oncoming truck had veered into Dorian’s lane and a downed tree had gone through his windscreen as he swerved over. Dorian himself was a budding musician, releasing music under the name Zev, and had been due to tour w…

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Victoria Low // Magenta Project CEO 55:49

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Victoria Low is the newly appointed CEO of The Magenta Project. I first met Vicky back in 2021, after being told she was the person to talk to if you’re planning any serious international sailing campaign — and it’s easy to see why. With over three decades in sailing public relations and communications, including five Volvo Ocean Race campaigns, sh…

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Single-Handed Ep# 273 1:02:39

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Sailing From Newfoundland to Greenland Music - Nanook: UnneqqarinneqBy Matthew Rutherford

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Dan Turner // Around the World with the Mini Globe 1:12:30

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Dan Turner is a 40-something Australian with extremely high ambitions for himself. When he was just a teenager, he wrote a list of bucket-list items that he wanted to accomplish during his life — things like ultra-running and becoming a martial arts champion. In a quite short time, Dan completed every last one of them — except sailing around the wo…

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Single-Handed Ep# 272 1:08:34

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Sailing from Maryland to NewfoundlandBy Matthew Rutherford

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Women & the Wind // Adventuring aboard Mara Noka 1:40:05

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Women and the Wind are three exceptional and multi-faceted women who embody courage, creativity, and pose a rare example of primal femininity at sea. Kiana, Laerke and Alizé, cross the Atlantic using all traditional sailing methods aboard "Mara Noka" a 50-year-old plywood catamaran with nylon sheathing and tar coating. The girls grinded away on a y…

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Photographer Tom Sheehan on Oasis, Weller, Springsteen and more. 44:22

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Tom Sheehan was born in Camberwell, South London. He was an in-house photographer for CBS Records in the 70s, and went on to be the chief photographer for Melody Maker. He enjoyed long-term working relationships with the likes of REM, The Cure, Manic Street Preachers, and Oasis, the subject of a new book of Tom’s work entitled “Roll With It: Oasis …

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Ben Shaw // Out the Gate & Across the Pacific 1:17:09

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Ben Shaw returns to the podcast, this time in-person and onboard DOVKA, his family's Hallberg Rassy. Ben is the host of the Out the Gate sailing podcast and a former crew of 59º North. Ben and his wife Lauren sailed with us on ICEBEAR in 2019 to prepare for their own cruising adventures, and we met up quite spontaneously in Hiva Oa, after both cros…

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Single-Handed Ep# 271 2:02:23

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Leaving for Greenland, An Interview with Jerome RandBy Matthew Rutherford

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Will & Sarah Curry // Hydrovane Operations & Life Balance 1:25:38

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Will and Sarah Curry are the perfect example of a young family who has managed to create and sustain a life between land and sea, managing and operating "Hydrovane" from their catamaran with 2 littles, and from their home in Vancouver. First and foremost we discuss the ins and outs of the fantastic and hardy product itself — but on a more personal …

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EP 10 - From YouTube to SNL - Nick Rutherford's Unbelievable Hollywood Journey 1:19:10

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Nick Rutherford (Good Neighbor, SNL, Rick and Morty) joins us for a funny, honest, and wildly insightful conversation about the rollercoaster ride of working in comedy and making it in Hollywood. We talk about how a group of friends making absurd YouTube videos became the sketch group Good Neighbor, how that led to Saturday Night Live, and what hap…

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Single-Handed Ep# 270 1:04:06

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9 Days left before we sail to the Arctic. Music: Styles P - Marie AntoinetteBy Matthew Rutherford

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Richard Clarke // Canadian Sailing Legend 1:15:21

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Richard Clarke was raised on Toronto Island and first sailed at 4 years old. An impressive performance with Canadian Youth sailing led him to compete in the Finn Class in four consecutive Olympic Games with Team Canada. This opened the door to a wildly successful professional sailing career. Richard was part of a winning Volvo Round the World crew,…

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Bob & Jody Bitchin' // From Bikers to Sailors 1:33:20

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Bob and his wife Jody spent most of their life as live-aboards and at sea. Their marital dynamic and life long friendship is infectious. Bob dives into his younger years as a Hells Angel, his entrepreneurial mindset, and how sailing literally saved his life. Bob has owned and operated more businesses than he can barely count, and has written and se…

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Nels Cline (Wilco) 53:58

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Nels Cline was born in California in January 1956. He started played guitar at the age of 12 and his early career is fairly jazz-based, before stretching into other directions. He has played guitar for Wilco, one of my favourite bands in the world, since 2004. He has a new solo album out on Blue Note Records entitled “Consentrik Quartet”, featuring…

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Single-Handed Ep# 269 1:09:30

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Greenland Prep, Burning down my Boat, Yachtmasters SchoolBy Matthew Rutherford

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Jessie Zevalkink // Cruising, Land-lubbing, Parenting & Podcasting 1:21:24

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Longtime friend of the pod Jessie Zevalkink returns to the show ahead of her debut as host of ON THE WIND! We first met Jessie back in 2017 at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, interviewing her after she'd completed the Great Loop with her friend Katie. As it happens in the sailing community, we kept running into her, and starting next week she'll be co…

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Single-Handed Ep#268 1:14:12

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Haul Out, Greenlandic Fishing Boats, Exploration Music: System of a down - Chop Suey!By Matthew Rutherford

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Ben Doerr Returns // Sail Bainbridge 1:18:37

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Ben Doerr, longtime friend of the pod and founder/skipper at Sail Bainbridge in Seattle, returns to the show to spin some yarns with Andy. This episode is really a catch-up between Ben & Andy, who haven't spoken in a while, and is a wide-ranging episode on everything from sailing & skiing in Alaska to being away from home when you've got a young fa…

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EP 9 - Jordan VanDina's Incredible Hollywood Success Story 1:17:15

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Jordan VanDina didn’t break into Hollywood the usual way—and that’s exactly what makes his story so good. In this episode, Jordan shares how he went from writing full screenplays over a single weekend to launching a scrappy Kickstarter campaign, going viral on Twitter, and somehow turning that momentum into real-deal studio screenwriting gigs. Jord…

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Single-Handed Ep# 267 57:29

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Happy B-Day, Simons Nightmare, Alone at Sea Music: J Cole - Sticks and StonesBy Matthew Rutherford

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EP 8 - Animaniacs, The Last O.G., Where Religion Fails, Finding the Waters of Life | Andrew Barbot 1:14:24

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Today’s guest is the hilarious and talented Andrew Barbot, an Emmy Award-winning writer whose credits include Animaniacs (Hulu), The Last O.G. (TBS), and Playing House (USA). He also writes for the Podcasts Even the Royals and This Job is History! We dive into everything from writing for TV, podcasts, karaoke bar antics, royal history, theology, wh…

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Single-Handed Ep #266 1:58:44

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Back in Annapolis, F'ing Delivery, ADCP Baby!, A talk with Andy at 59NBy Matthew Rutherford

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Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) 43:58

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Wolfgang Flür was born in Frankfurt in 1947 but moved to Düsseldorf in the early ‘50s, which has been home ever since. As a young man he played in the band The Sprits Of Sound, and studied to be an architect, hoping to get into interior design. Wolfgang joined Kraftwerk in 1973 and plays on one of the most remarkable album runs in pop music history…

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S9, Ep6: Suzi Ruffell, comedian 44:29

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Comedian, broadcaster and podcaster Suzi Ruffell joins Grace in her east London home. Suzi’s comedy CV boasts an impressive five sellout runs at the Edinburgh festival fringe, appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and The Last Leg. She talks to Grace about family life with her wife, Alice, in Brighton; her struggles with anxiety; her mum…

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EP7 - Kite Man, Harley Quinn, & Veep with Matt Oberg + AI is a sham, No God, No Aliens! 1:11:51

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🎙️ In this episode of Deep Noodle, Nate Williams sits down with Matt Oberg—actor, comedian, and voice artist known for Veep, Abbott Elementary, Hacks, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He’s also the voice of Kite Man and Killer Croc in Harley Quinn and the Kite Man: Hell Yeah! spinoff. Together, they dive into the absurdity of AI fear-mongering, the bizarr…

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Louay Habib // The Master of Sailing Media 45:06

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Louay Habib is a true sailing insider. Everyone who participates regularly in any of the major offshore races around the world will know Louay. In fact, if you yourself follow sailing – say races like the Fastnet, the Ocean Race - you probably know Louay too – well his writing at least. Currently he is the communications manager at the Royal Ocean …

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S9, Ep5: Babatunde Aléshé, comedian 46:14

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Joining Grace on Comfort Eating this week is actor and comedian Babatunde Aléshé. Babatunde stole the nation’s hearts with appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox, and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. He talks to Grace about how his mum is every bit the Nigerian matriarchal stereotype, the age old debate of who makes the best jollof rice, and how a …

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EP 6 - The Future of AI, Aliens, and Hollywood w/ Lucas Kavner | Deep Noodle Podcast 1:28:46

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Are we just here to build AI? Is superintelligence the natural next step in evolution? In this episode of the Deep Noodle Podcast, comedian, writer, and actor Lucas Kavner joins us for a mind-bending conversation about AI, aliens, Hollywood, and the creative grind. We break down the reality of UFOs, the challenges of screenwriting, and how AI might…

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Katy Campbell // Founder of Sea to Sky Sailing School 1:03:13

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Katy Campbell is a world-class sailor, groundbreaking entrepreneur, and one of my lifelong friends. A decade ago, Katy launched her sailing school ‘Sea to Sky Sailing’. Sea to Sky is now the only RYA-recognized training center on North America’s west coast, and Vancouver’s only school offering both cruising and racing programs, including a regular …

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Wendy James (Transvision Vamp) 37:42

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Wendy James is tied up with some of my earlier memories of music. She fronted the band Transvision Vamp, who were hard to ignore in the late 80s. Songs like “I Want Your Love” and “Baby I Don’t Care” were pretty big hits over here. Transvision Vamp split in the early 90s and since then Wendy has persuaded various solo projects. Interestingly her fi…

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S9, Ep4: Dave Gorman, comedian 46:01

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British comedian Dave Gorman joins Grace for another scrumptious helping of Comfort Eating. Across the noughties, Dave took the British comedy scene by storm, and is known for taking the mundane, adding some sparkle and creating an Edinburgh festival fringe show, a UK tour and a book. Now he is back with a reboot of Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Good…

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Single-Handed Ep# 265 1:04:17

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Commercial Marie Diesels, Valiant 42 vs 40, Filipino Politics Music- Primus: Wynona's Big Brown BeaverBy Matthew Rutherford

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EP 5 - Chris Grace (Superstore) Talks White Anxiety, Orgies, Secret Societies, RFK Jr., and Reddit Fights 1:36:58

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Comedian and actor Chris Grace (Superstore, Broad City, Adam Ruins Everything) joins Nathaniel August Williams for a deep-dive into comedy, audience capture, and the challenges of building a creative career in today's digital landscape. From his experiences in improv and television to the complexities of online engagement, Chris shares his thoughts…

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Matt Rutherford // A Near-Sinking En Route to Bermuda 1:17:10

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Matt Rutherford returns yet again to the podcast, this time from his outpost in the Philippines. It's always fun to catch up and shoot the shit with Matt, but this time I really wanted to hear about his near-sinking on a Caribbean delivery last fall. Matt talks through the entire ordeal, from riding out a gale with all the pumps running, to nearly …

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S9, Ep3: Pete Tong, DJ 47:43

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This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by superstar DJ, King of Ibiza, and namesake of his own rhyming slang: it’s Pete Tong MBE. Pete is one of the most influential figures in dance music; without him, house music and club culture would not be what they are today. He is about to go back on the road in the UK with his 10th year of Ibiza Class…

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Single-Handed Ep# 264 1:06:11

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Nerding Out, The Wrecking Ball, Life is Good Music: Rittz - Top of the lineBy Matthew Rutherford

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EP4 - Finding Your Funny Weirdos with Corporate's Adam Lustick + Meeting Shaq, Weezer and Phish 1:27:23

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Inside Hollywood, Comedy & Creativity with Adam Lustick A hilarious and insightful conversation with Adam Lustick, comedian, actor, and writer known for Corporate (Comedy Central), The Office, Two Broke Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more! Adam shares his journey from NYU's Atlantic Theater Company to co-founding Harvard Sailing Team, working wit…

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Jesse Terry // Sailing & Racing a Classic Wooden Boat 1:04:26

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Jesse Terry is a normal guy — dad and husband, keeps a 9-5 job, lives in the city, etc etc, all that "normal" stuff. But he's decidedly not normal as a boat owner — keeping a classic wooden ketch in top condition with some friends and racing & cruising her up and down New England's coast and out to Bermuda. I talked to him about the contrast betwee…

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P.P. Arnold 39:11

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Pat Arnold has had quite a life. Born in 1946 she grew up in LA, and was in an abusive marriage with two kids while still a teenager. In 1965 she got a chance to audition for Ike and Tina Turner’s band as an “Ikette”. She got the gig and left her children in the care of her parents. This eventually took her to London where she fell into the orbit o…

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S9, Ep2: Ellie Simmonds, Paralympian 47:54

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This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by five-time Paralympic gold medalist Ellie Simmonds. At 30, Ellie has hung up her goggles and retired from swimming, but instead of claiming an early pension, she has turned her hand to disability activism and documentary making – in 2024 she won a Bafta for her documentary Finding My Secret Family. She…

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EP 3 - Vampire BDSM and Writing for the Animaniacs with Kathleen Chen 1:11:17

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Do Vampires Poop? TV Writing, Animaniacs & Comedy with Kathleen Chen | Deep Noodle Podcast 📺 Ever wondered how Animaniacs got rebooted? Or what it’s like to write for Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin? And most importantly… do vampires poop? In this hilarious and insightful episode of Deep Noodle, Nathaniel August Williams sits down with Kathleen Che…

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Single-Handed Ep# 263 1:30:52

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Driving Through the Mountains of Luzon Music - Ballake Sissoko & Vincent Segal Chamber Music Halinkata DjoubeBy Matthew Rutherford

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Paul Osborne // Sailing Around the World for Down Syndrome 1:12:32

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Paul Osborne is the dad behind Osborne Adventure. Paul's family, including his wife and three kids, are planning a unique circumnavigation over the next few years to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Paul has spent a lifetime traveling, mountain biking, white water kayaking, climbing, camping, and hiking, and in real life is a photographer and des…

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S9, Ep1: Gary Kemp, musician 49:04

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Songwriter, musician and actor, best known as a heartthrob in one of the biggest bands of the 1980s, Gary Kemp joins Grace for a brand new helping of Comfort Eating. Longtime Spandau Ballet fan Grace hears about the good old days: how Gary poured a tin of golden syrup over baby brother Martin Kemp’s head; how there were eels for dinner kept alive i…

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EP 2 - Inside the Rick and Morty Writers' Room with Executive Producer and Writer Jess Lacher 58:34

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What’s it like inside the Rick and Morty writers’ room? Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and executive producer Jessica Lacher joins host Nathaniel August Williams for a deep dive into writing for one of the most beloved animated shows. Jessica shares insights on her creative process, the long production timeline of Rick and Morty, and what it’s like…

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Don McIntyre Returns // OGR Founder & Philosophies on Sailing & Adventure 1:06:29

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Don McIntyre, founder of the GGR, OGR and now MGR, returns to the podcast! Andy sat down for a meandering conversation where they talk about meeting in Lagos, Portugal at the start of the Mini Globe Race, his philosophies on life, sailing and adventure, Don's definition of success, how he handles the 'haters' surrounding his ambitious events, how h…

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Nadia Reid 37:10

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Nadia Reid is a singer-songwriter born and raised in New Zealand, before recently relocating to Manchester. She’s just released her fourth album “Enter Now Brightness”. We take a deep dive into the album, and our conversation ends up encompassing motherhood, relocation, generational trauma, faith; it goes to some deep places. I really hope you enjo…