Above average guys with below average intelligence! A podcast about all things normal. nerdy, and far beyond the scope of human comprehension.
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The Spooky Doings Podcast is hosted by improv comedian Rick Guzman. He‘ll blend horror & comedy in interviews with genre based guests, panel discussions & provide horror tutorials.
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“Scaling Up” is a podcast that tells the scaling stories of great growth companies from around the world, as experienced by their founders and CEOs. With the aim of inspiring and educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, as well as helping current business leaders, this podcast series hopes to give insight into what it takes to scale a business to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Hosted by Ed Cowan and supported by TDM Growth Partners.
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Let's talk about all the things that are always running.
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Let's Dive In interview series is dedicated to bringing you inside the lives and minds of actors, athletes, business people, politicians, musicians. It's meant to be a place of learning, entertainment and inspiration. Please check out our YouTube Channel for the video and audio of all interviews. We would love if you subscribe there too.
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The Next Chapter: Relevancy and Reinvention - Bruce Buchanan, CEO and Co-Founder, Rokt
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52:10We last sat down with Bruce Buchanan in late 2019 — at the time, Rokt was in hyper-growth, having just raced through the US$100 million revenue mark. The business was laser-focused on the transaction moment — unlocking its potential for merchants, advertisers, and consumers alike. In the six years since, Rokt’s revenue has grown more than eightfold…
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Lowell Greenblatt returns to the podcast to talk to Rick about his new book, Nightmare Autopsis: A Return To Elm Street. We start at his introduction to the franchise with Freddy's Dead, working his way through the films, Carlos & the Q-tip, parents renting horror for us & what caused him to write the book. We also discuss his over abundance of int…
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From the Archive: Art meets Science - Bruce Buchanan, Rokt CEO and Co-Founder
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On this episode from our vault, Rick flies solo to chat with a fantastic band out of Austin, Texas. Carly & Johnny of The Ghost Wolves are on the show! We talk about how they met, their musical influences, being bad kids, musical freedom, criticizing Ted Cruz in song for abandoning his state during a deep freeze, charity vinyl with Robot Farts, the…
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Rick welcomes Fangoria's editor in chief, Phil Nobile Jr to the show. We talk about meeting at a screening of Clown In A Cornfield, what introduced Phil to horror, Rick being traumatized by James Bond at a young age & asking Phil to recommend something to get him into that franchise & how he came to work at Fangoria. We also discuss Phil's weekly n…
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Block by Block: Building the Future of Money - Owen Jennings, Head of Product, Block [S9.E6]
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49:02Owen Jennings, the head of product at Block Inc(NYSE:XYZ) and a key person around the executive table of what is now by market cap, one of the largest 500 companies in the world. Block (formerly known as Square) is really several powerful ecosystems under one roof: Square serving millions of merchants; Cash App, the consumer super app that's become…
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Exhumed from the vault, Chelsea & Rick have the distinct pleasure to talk to Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, president & founder of the George A. Romero Foundation. We talk about dealing with life in the time of rona, living with her filmmaker husband, using profanity, George's archives, the story behind Amusement Park, the start of the foundation, the d…
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Challenging The Giants of the Game - Tom Beahon, Co-Founder Castore [S9.E5]
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1:01:55From a kitchen table in Liverpool, England, to the dressing rooms of some of the world's biggest sports teams, Castore is one of the fastest growing premium sportswear brands on the planet. Founded in 2015 by brothers Tom and Phil Beahon, both former professional athletes. Castore was built on grit, obsession and a bit of a chip on the shoulder. Wi…
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Spooky Doings Ghostbusters 2016 with Jolene Richardson
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1:04:14Rick welcomes Jolene Richardson back to the podcast with the full intention of pissing off the fragile men of his generation to discuss Ghostbusters 2016! We compare it to the original classic, marvel at the constant humor throughout, wonder how much was improvised, & give figurative flowers to the fantastic women that star in it. Bravo Melissa McC…
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Spooky Doings: Jaws 2 with Anoush Froundjian
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52:49On this episode, Rick reconnects with cartoonist & comedian, Anoush Froundjian, after she watched Jaws 2 for the first time. We get into her fondness for the original, her fisherman family, not seeing the sequels yet, being afraid of sharks, & what caused her to finally watch this film. We also get into the movie's higher body count, the teenagers,…
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Rick welcomes Brandon Rizzuto to the show to talk about his podcast Dean's Killer Joke. We get into why Brandon decided to write, direct & produce a whodunnit audio tale, writing it for frequent Spooky Doings guests, Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto, coming to terms with being a fan of cancelled comedians, taking a chance on your own creativity & more. We al…
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Nailing Culture at Scale - Michael Schneider, Managing Director, Bunnings [S9.E4]
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50:59“What does it take to scale one of the most trusted brands in Australia without losing its soul?” Today’s guest is Michael Schneider, Managing Director of Bunnings since 2016 and a 20-year veteran of the business. Bunnings is more than a retailer. It’s a cultural institution. With more than 380 stores, $18b in revenue and 55,000 team members, it’s …
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Spooky Doings: Ken Sagoes from Nightmare On Elm Street 3 & 4
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57:51On this episode, Chelsea & Rick get to chat with Ken Sagoes, who played Kincaid in Nightmare On Elm Street 3 & 4. We talk to him about growing up in Georgia, Putting On The Hits, getting cast in Dream Warriors, his great memories of Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund & Laurence Fishburne. We also discuss his feelings on the civil rights movement, h…
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Still Obsessed - Steven Marks, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Guzman Y Gomez [S9.E3]
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48:33When Steven first joined us in 2019, GYG was already making noise—130 stores, a cult-like customer base, and a founder who was across every detail of the business from avocado sourcing to store design. That episode became one of our most replayed for good reason: it was raw, passionate, and incredibly insightful. But so much has changed since then.…
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Spooky Doings: Sinners with Mike Stevens & John Ross
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1:14:54Rick invites Mike Stevens & John Ross back to the podcast to talk about Sinners! We get into the cultural impact created by director, Ryan Coogler as well as characters played by Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, Hailee Stansfield, Wunmi Moaku & Miles Canton. We also get into how we first heard about the film, stories about the blues, t…
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From the Archives: Taking on McDonald’s with Guzman y Gomez’s Steven Marks [S1.E1]
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44:21We are reaching back into the archive to revisit a conversation from 2019 with Steven Marks, the co-founder and CEO of Guzman y Gomez. This was one of the most electric conversations of the early years of the show. Steven shared his passion for food, brand, technology, and most of all, people—with a clarity and energy that defined him as a founder …
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Ep.12 Karyn Smalls: I'd Rather You Underestimate Me
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1:13:23A second chat with Karyn. The process, the execution, and the results wanted.
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Ari Spence overcomes her fears & returns to the show to talk about Alligator with Rick. They discussed where her fright began, great character actors like Robert Forster & Michael V Gazzo, how she connected Ramon to the Toxic Avenger, Pennywise & Art The Clown & we salute the recently deceased star of the film, Morris the gator. We also discussed F…
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Putting the Care Back in Healthcare, Tim Doyle, CEO and Co-Founder of Eucalyptus [S9.E2]
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47:19Tim Doyle is the co-founder and CEO of Eucalyptus, a digital healthcare business that in just a few short years has redefined what 'patient first care' can look like in this country and abroad. If you haven't heard of Eucalyptus, you might know it via its house of Brands, Pilot, Kin, Software, Juniper, each delivering vertically integrated care in …
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Spooky Doings: Companion with Vikki Martin
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1:00:58After some technical issues, Vikki Martin returns to the show to talk about Companion! SPOILER ALERT! We get into all aspects of this film. We wonder why Warner Brothers Discovery chose to spoil the twist in their advertising for Max. We into that great opening scene, fantastic performances by Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Harvey Guillien, how Vikki…
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Spooky Doings: Doctor Sleep with Stephanie Kane
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1:16:10Stephanie Kane returns to the show to discuss Doctor Sleep with Rick. It took some convincing because of her adoration of The Shining. We talk about Mike Flanagan, Rose The Hat, Ewan McGregor, Crow Daddy & more. We also discuss serving 2 masters, directors working with the same cast repeatedly, the set design, other Stephen King works, some of the …
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Spooky Doings: Say Hey If You're Gay with OK Rives
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57:00On this episode, Rick reconnects with his friend OK Rives to talk LGBTQIA+ in horror. We get into Climax, Midnight Kiss, Sleepaway Camp, Bit, Silence Of The Lambs, Seed Of Chucky & more! We also talk about meeting in the New York improv scene, using people's preferred pronouns, how Mark Patton has sweet dance moves, the evolution of gat terminology…
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In the name of Lorrick, prince of elves, listen to this episode! Rick talks to the wizard master himself, Ira Heiden. We discuss his work on A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 & Elvira Mistress Of The Dark, his history in horror, interacting with fans at conventions & set life. We also get into Dungeons & Dragons, Robert Englund's jokes, Elm Street kids, …
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Founder Energy, Scaling Mindset - Silvija Martincevic, CEO, Deputy [S9.E1]
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47:48Silvija Martincevic, the Croatian born, San Francisco based CEO of Australian founded Unicorn Deputy. Silvija's executive career has been immense in the world of fast-growing technology, as the COO of Group On, and then the chief commercial officer of Affirm, that scaled annual revenue through the billion-dollar ceiling and beyond IPO. Silvija grew…
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Spooky Doings: Chet Siegel from Uncle Peckerhead
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52:39We've pulled this episode from our vault! We've got a very special guest, Chet Siegel from Dread Pictures' punk rock horror comedy Uncle Peckerhead. We get into Rick briefly meeting Chet at the Magnet Theater, Chelsea's favorite lines from the film, the smell of practical effects, the music of Jeff Riddle, independent artists on the road, cannibali…
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Spooky Doings: Renfield with Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto
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1:16:22Rick welcome Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto back to the show to discuss Renfield but Tom wants to vent about Nosferatu first. Then, SURPRISE, Tom enjoyed Renfield! We get into what the first couple of Spooky Doings enjoyed about the film, the corruption of the New Orleans Police Department, the cinematography, codependent relationships, Nicholas Cage, Awkw…
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Spooky Doings: Matt Orozco & Lowell Greenblatt From Macabre Monthly
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54:18Rick welcomes Matt Orozco & Lowell Greenblatt From Macabre Daily/Monthly to chat about horror, their origin stories with the genre, how they came to collaborate with each other, the importance of supporting films in the theater & preserving physical media. We also discuss impending fascism, the Terrifier & Alien franchises, Rick's problems with abb…
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On this episode, Rick invites new friend, Swati Sudarsan, on the podcast to share a story that she told at a recent Spooky Doings Improv show that actually scared him. Swati describes how she obtained a hand of Fatma during her travels that keeps snapping the chain it's worn on & usually precedes death. Is it cursed? Is it linked to her sleep paral…
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Spooky Doings: Anatomically Specific Gore with Vikki Martin
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1:04:03Vikki Martin returns to the show to chat with Rick about anatomically specific gore in horror. We’re talking about the kind of things that might not kill a character, but definitely makes the audience squirm. We discuss Ghost Ship, Zombie, Sleepaway Camp, Porno, Terrifier, Gerald’s Game, Misery, The Blob & Demons.We also touch on how much Rick know…
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Spooky Doings: Nosferatu with Soraia
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1:18:42The gang's all here! Rick welcomes ZouZou Mansour, Travis Smith & Brianna Sig from Soraia to the show to discuss Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. We learn if the band saw the original or Werner Herzog's version before this new film, if anyone got the popcorn bucket, ZouZou's obsession with the film, Travis' improv skills, Brianna's hijinks & Count Orlock …
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Spooky Doings: Heretic with Bridget Randolph
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58:12Rick reconnects with an improv friend he hasn't spoken to in a long time. He & Bridget Randolph spending the episode talking about Heretic. we keep things mostly spoiler free while marveling at performances by Chloe East, Sophie Thatcher & Hugh Grant. We address The Hollies, Radiohead, Monopoly & take part in discourse similar to that from the film…
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Ep. 11 Steven Martinez: Can't Fake Running.
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1:28:39Ep. 11 Steven Martinez: Can't Fake Running.- A great friend of mine, ex-teammates, and one of San Diego's elite runners get to share the journey from huggschool running to the professional level.
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The incomparable Heather Buckley returns to the show to talk with Rick about Blood & Flesh; The Reel Life & Ghastly Death Of Al Adamson. We discuss how Rick saw it at Brooklyn Horror Fest before the pandemic, how Heather became involved in the production of the film, the numerous resources she utilized to gather interview subjects for the documenta…
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Ep. 10 Jordan Guzman: Keep Going; Don't Quit!
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1:09:41How long does it take to run a 50 mile race? I have no idea. However, Jordan Guzman took a good hour to tell us what it's like every step of the way.
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On this episode, Rick talks with All Elite Wrestling & Ring Of Honor wrestler, Dutch, about his love of the horror genre. We start at him attending a screening of Motel Hell, seeing horror movies with his parents, Cannibal Holocaust, Suspiria, found footage & which movie he couldn't finish. We also discuss the overlap between wrestling & horror fan…
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Ep.9 Patrick Langit: Movement is Medicine
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1:32:51Ep.9 Patrick Langit: Movement is Medicine- As a Podcast that talks about running & anything that has to do with it, why wouldn't we invite a Professional in Sports Medicine with merits that scale up the charts. Patrick Langit: MS, ATC, PES, and the knowledge he shares will have you intrigued
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On this episode, Rick welcomes comedian Hoff Matthews to the show. They reminisce about how they met at Final Exam trivia, get into Hoff's introduction to the genre, discuss Cemetery Man, Demons, Vincent Price, Christopher Lee & more. We also get into Hoff's Horror Fest as well as his other comedic pursuits, present day politics & his abundance of …
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Ep. 8 Example On "How To Enjoy The Run."
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1:17:29Ep. 8 Example On "How To Enjoy The Run.".On the Run with Sal is a part of the Birch Road Run Club community. Throughout the week Birch Road Run Club has 4 different days to view and enjoy running with different purposes. Mondays are our Social Runs, Tuesday are for Technique, Friday are for Recovery, and Saturdays are for Long Runs. Every day has i…
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Spooky Doings: Suspiria with Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto
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1:04:43Reluctant shark correspondents return to watch & discuss a giallo for the first time. Tom & Jennifer Rizzuto join Rick to chat about Suspiria! We get into the lighting, music by Goblin, the dream like nature of the film, how many times Rick saw this before realizing it was about witches & more! We also talk about the maestro, Dario Argento, the Ita…
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Ep. 7 Valeria Rivera: Motivates People To Run
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1:05:22Jasmin and I were lucky to have our invitation accepted by the Co-director of the Binational Race. Valeria talks to us about Her running journey, the people she has motivated to get active, and how She was inspired to create the Binational Race.In addition to our Guest; Valeria. We would like to thank our friend Kam Gouthier for allowing us to reco…
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Ep. 6 Over Training? Nutrition? Burnout?
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1:10:29Jasmin & Justin are back on the show!Sharing the experience of their active lifestyle and what truly impacts their: methods, dietary habits, performance through their nutrition choices.
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On this episode, Chelsea & Rick talk about Immaculate. We discuss Sidney Sweeny, Chelsea's attraction to this priest, mouthy nuns, if there's a difference between a convent & a nunnery, lies the church told us & more. We wrap up with an important announcement from Chelsea. Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 star boop!…
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Ep. 5 Karyn Smalls: Prove That I Can Do It
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53:20The classic & lovely running conversation of "Couch Potato" to "Marathoner" with Karyn Smalls. A runner who has been under my Coaching Method & reaching Her goals to prove that she can do it.
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Ep.4 Salvador Rene Salinas Gonzalez: Enjoy The Run
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1:41:53A flipped script! Jasmin Hyde invited me as a guest of my own Podcast!? Great conversation & awesome stories about my running journey. Hope you enjoy it.
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We've exhumed this episode from our vault. Rick has often wondered why ladies love true crime, so he assembled a panel of enthusiasts from the New York improv/sketch community to school him. Natasha Gleichman, Virginia Dickens & Bella Zinca break down their personal fascinations on the topic. Also, Spooky Doings youth correspondent, Chelsea Benning…
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We've exhumed this episode from our vault when Chelsea & Rick talk with Olivia Jean. We talk about Rick meeting Olivia at Grimey's during a Queens Of Noise in store, Chelsea playing Olivia's music when she was a DJ, her work at Third Man Records performing with The Black Belles, recording on albums by Wanda Jackson, Karen Elson & Jack White. From t…
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On this episode, Chelsea & Rick talk about some great films about cults. We revisit The Invitation as well as talk about The Sacrament, The Lodge, Race With The Devil & Red State. We also recap the first time we hosted trivia at Necromantic Brew Co & reveal what 4 rounds we'll be presenting in October! We talk about People's Temple, awful kids, Kev…
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Ep.3 Carlos Meza: Inspired By The Run
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2:05:27While playing a childrens card game, "Yugioh," Carlos Meza & I talk about his law profesion, engagement with Birch Road Run Club, & his manner to inspire people.
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Spooky Doings: Vault Episode With Nicole Brydon Bloom
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40:11This week, we exhume from our vault that time Chelsea & Rick chatted with Nicole Brydon Bloom. We get into her starring role in 1BR, Brooklyn Horror Fest, Dark Sky Films, what horror classics she's seen, her performance on Law & Order SVU & more! Please subscribe, rate & review. Give us that 5 star boop! Tell your friends.…
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Ep.2 Jasmin Hyde: I Want To Have A Fun Run
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1:05:10A wonderful talk with Jasmin Hyde; a Yogi who is loving to run and advocate for better mental & physical health
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