Best BCC Lives Podcasts (2025)

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013 - Beyond Netflix: The YouTube Revolution. Paris Metro Secrets, AI personas and expiry dates on dental floss 12:49

11h ago12:49

12:49

Ever wondered if you're getting the most bang for your buck from your streaming subscriptions? This week's episode might change how you view your entertainment options entirely. We uncover the surprising truth that YouTube has actually dethroned Netflix and Amazon Prime as the world's most-watched streaming platform – and for good reason. The secre…

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012 - Living Eulogies, Hydration, and Amazon's Oversharing: Modern Life Unpacked 13:14

7d ago13:14

13:14

Death, hydration, and notification overload might seem like an unlikely trio, but they weave together perfectly in this episode as we navigate the contradictions of modern life. We kick off with a powerful quote that stops us in our tracks: "The tragedy of modern man is he spends more time optimizing what is on his CV than what is in his eulogy." T…

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26 - The F'ing Up to Figure it Out Episode 41:14

12d ago41:14

41:14

In Episode 26, the hosts of 500 Cats discuss their recent experiences working on live broadcasts and operations for various events, highlighting the challenges and successes of each one. Key topics include: IRONMAN Canada: The team talks about their work at IRONMAN Canada in Ottawa, sharing stories about the amazing athletes they met, the support t…

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011 - Digital Mindfulness: Navigating Notifications, Journals and $3,500 Cat Dentistry 13:30

14d ago13:30

13:30

In the Fully Awake Project, we set about exploring whether phone notifications should be on or off, and share our minimalist approaches to home screen organisation and journaling systems. We debate the merits of spending $3,500 on cat dental surgery and question if men really have any say in such household decisions. • Keeping phone notifications o…

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Black Men, Vulnerability & Accountability – A Deep Conversation with Black People Check In 46:04

18d ago46:04

46:04

In this powerful episode of the Black Canadian Creators Podcast, I sit down with Jermaine Morrison and Mandela Johnson — the unapologetic voices behind the Black People Check In podcast. What started as a late-night Instagram Live during the George Floyd protests has grown into one of the most honest and necessary conversations in Canadian podcasti…

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010 - How do you encourage kids to invest? Making your hotel room a sanctuary. Should we have to re-sit driving tests. 12:53

21d ago12:53

12:53

Richard and Ben discuss how they encourage their children to invest. Ben shares exactly how listeners would know if they are in a hotel room that he has been in before. A listener follows up on the oil in non-stick pans conundrum with a great tip! And in this week’s conundrum we ask whether we shold be required to re-sit driving tests. Finally, Ric…

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009 - The most satisfying sound in the world, Saving files on your desktop computer, Business Expense Claim tips and the drawer of old IT cables. 15:20

28d ago15:20

15:20

Richard and Ben unpack their most satisfying sound in the world, discuss why we even bother saving files on our desktops, share business expense claim hacks, offer book recommendations to a listener and ask what do you do with all those IT cables you'll never use. Ben promised a link to Matthew McConaughey's book also (no affiliation or commissions…

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25 - Broadcasting Triumphs and Tribulations 40:06

1M ago40:06

40:06

Episode 25 of "500 Cats" dives into the thrilling world of extreme endurance races and broadcast challenges. The hosts recap their intense two weeks, which included covering the IRONMAN Lake Placid, and the FoCo Fondo in Fort Collins, Colorado. The episode also highlights the inclusivity of races like FoCo Fondo with their non-binary category, and …

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008 - bcc goes viral, eSims, listener feedback gets dangerous and what to do with that bunch of old computer cables you never use. 15:02

1M ago15:02

15:02

Richard and Ben analyse the feedback received from dangerous species Ben is not scared of…..and get even more scared in the process. Ben asks what does “going viral” even mean and shares a great tip to save money on mobile network charges while travelling. Richard then shares how to handle that bunch of old computer cables you have no idea what to …

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24 - American cycling is better than European cycling let's fight! 1:10:18

1M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

🔥 Amazingly Enough Episode 24: Lake Life, Race Highs, & Pro Swagger! 🔥 The AmazinglyEnough crew is back in the Boulder studio, dusting off the desert from a "work trip" to Lake Powell that was anything but typical! We toted podcast gear to the middle of nowhere and... didn't use it. Instead, we soaked up 103-degree heat, dodged sleep in a "hunk of …

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007 - Origin Story. We share why bravo charlie club was born and who these raconteurs actually are. 12:42

1M ago12:42

12:42

Ever wondered who's behind the microphones of the bravo charlie club? In our 007 episode, we're channeling our inner James Bond by revealing the mysteries of who we are and why we started this podcasting adventure. We're Richard and Ben - two middle-aged mates who first crossed paths in 2003 while training for Ironman New Zealand with "the Cycos." …

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Psychospiritual Pathways of the Enneagram 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

The Enneagram is a widely used, multi-dimensional therapeutic tool revealing the core issues of nine different personality types. Yet beyond the typologies pertaining to increased self-awareness, it is a path of self-knowledge highlighting what matters most on an authentic psychospiritual journey. In this episode of Soul Portals, we will explore th…

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006 - Can we trust Ozempic? Rewards programs for travellers. How many unread books should we own? 13:43

2M ago13:43

13:43

Richard and Ben discuss Ozempic, why we need to take advantage of rewards programs for travellers and ask how many books can you buy without reading them before you should stop buying books? For those interested in learning more from Steve Hui “The points whisperer” head over to https://www.iflyflat.com.au Send us a text by clicking here Join the W…

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23 - The Good, The Bad, and The Keyboard Warriors 55:13

2M ago55:13

55:13

Welcome back to 500 Cats, episode 23! This week, we dive into the recent IRONMAN Frankfurt, celebrating Kristian Blummenfelt's incredible run and discussing the controversial penalties that stirred up social media. We also share our frustrations with the rampant negativity and "keyboard warriors" in online comments, contrasting it with the overwhel…

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005 - What in your life will you never automate? Handling lost wallets. Breakfast tip for travellers. Snorkels in swimming pools? 14:01

2M ago14:01

14:01

Ben and Richard discuss what they think should never be automated. Do you agree? They go on to solve how to deal with lost wallets while travelling, share a breakfast tip and debate whether snorkels should be allowed in swimming pools. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and …

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004 - Will an AI bot be your future friend? Travel tip for pet owners. Do you put oil in non-stick pans? 9:02

2M ago9:02

9:02

Our first “in-person” recording where Richard and Ben discuss whether AI bots are our friends of the future. Ben has a non-travel tip for cat owners and then we discuss whether non-stick fry pans actually need oil. For those with video, we finish with the offical unboxing of the first bcc merchandise. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsA…

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22 - Auto Responders are like YouTube Comments 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Welcome back to 500 Cats, Episode 22! After a much-needed (and very busy) hiatus, the team is here to dish on the trials and tribulations of event production, starting with their number one pet peeve: auto-responders. Find out why these "out-of-office" emails are a "plague in the event business" when you're literally on-site with the sender. Thanks…

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003 - Inbox zero. Top 5 most terrifying things on the planet. When advice you give is not valued. 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

New segment “The fully awake project” is introduced and dives straight in to inbox zero and the pros and cons of fly ahead offers. Ben lists his top 5 most terrifying things on the planet and Richard shares a time he was “forced” to stay in a ski resort for free. Finally we try to solve whether people should actually listen to you if they ask for a…

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21 - The Forest is on Fire, but the Podcast’s Fine 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

This week, the Cats navigate triathlon mayhem as usual – rookie wetsuit disasters, risky drone maneuvers, and questionable audio setups. But when an actual forest fire breaks out mid-broadcast (no, seriously), they carry on unfazed. There may have been a brief dive into politics too, but don’t worry, that didn’t make the final edit. Just another da…

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Spiritually Integrated Clinical Practice 1:00:35

3M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Our June Soul Portals guest is the author of The Psychology of Spirituality, which is a comprehensive exploration of the interface between the two domains, that in turn informs best practices. Spiritually integrated practitioners seek to explore the ways in which spirituality, religion, and the search for meaning influence their own lives and the l…

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002 - The 4 levels of AI. Bidding on flight upgrades. Can a hand dryer be terrifying? 11:29

3M ago11:29

11:29

Richard dives deeper in to AI, Ben shares a tip for bidding on business class flight upgrades and asks whether Dyson AirBlades are indeed the 5th most terrifying thing on the planet. A passionate listener rejects our conundrum solution for jigsaw puzzles. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episod…

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No Blueprint Needed: Start Your Big Idea Today! 9:49

3M ago9:49

9:49

In this solo episode of the Black Canadian Creators Podcast, host Sherley introduces herself and shares a powerful and personal message for creators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs: you don’t need a blueprint—just a deep why, your people, and the courage to start where you are. Sherley reflects share who she is, a content creator you should know and o…

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20 - Vegas Chaos to Unbound Glory 44:22

3M ago44:22

44:22

After a "significant hiatus" and a whirlwind of 31 events since January 30th, the 500 Cats crew is back for Episode 20! Dave, Marcus, and Dylan dive into the madness of their incredibly busy schedule, recounting tales from the front lines of event production. Relive the drama of Rock and Roll Las Vegas, the rollercoaster ride that was Sea Otter, th…

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001 - The Pilot. Getting started in AI. Ben’s similarities to Hugh Jackman. Can you do someones jigsaw puzzle? 12:20

3M ago12:20

12:20

In their pilot episode, Richard and Ben unpack how to get started in AI, discuss why Ben considers himself the Hugh Jackman of hotel travel and debate whether it is okay to do someone else's jigsaw puzzle. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to us!…

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The Truth About Defunding Police: Sandy Hudson Speaks Out 29:52

3M ago29:52

29:52

In this episode—airing on a day when many are reflecting on the legacy of George Floyd’s passing (may he rest in power)—Sherley sits down with activist, podcaster, and now author Sandy Hudson for an urgent and truth-filled conversation about redefining safety, power, and public priorities. They dive into Sandy’s powerful new book, Defund: Black Liv…

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Healing the Collective Mindset 57:55

4M ago57:55

57:55

In our last Soul Portals episode, we investigated how individual therapy gains a much broader scope when the existential and philosophical issues we all grapple with are included in the process. This month we welcome a guest whose healing practices actively link our inner wisdom and intuition with the needs of collective consciousness and global ev…

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BBPA: Where Are They Now? A Live Conversation with Angelina Williams 1:06:32

4M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

In this episode, back in November 2024, Sherley of Black Canadian Creators sits down via Instagram Live with CEO of Skylar Projects Angelina Williams and longtime advocate for community empowerment—for a candid live conversation. They explore the evolving role of the Black Business & Professional Association (BBPA), the value of free labor in commu…

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Universal Predicaments in Personal Therapy 56:06

5M ago56:06

56:06

In this episode of Soul Portals, we are honoured to have a guest steeped in existential psychology who understands that the walls of the therapy room cannot just contain case histoires and ‘evidence based’ clinical interventions. Emmy van Deurzen has helped expand the scope of individual practice by reuniting the therapeutic quest with perennial co…

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Energetic Centering with Qigong Practice 55:48

6M ago55:48

55:48

Our March ’25 Soul Portals guest views Qigong energy practices and his musical vocation as intertwined spiritual paths. In this episode we will explore how Qigong can inform the healing arts, specifically in the context of Hua Gong (the style of Qigong that Loz Speyer practices, as a proponent of that school and lineage). Part of the podcast intera…

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Defining Surgical Responsiveness, and its Role in Eliminating Email Overload 6:00

6M ago6:00

6:00

In every episode of the Weightless Productivity Podcast, we mention surgical responsiveness. So, what is it? In this episode we'll dive further into what it means to be surgically responsive. It's much different from being immediately responsive, and has a lot more to do with intentionality and reliability. We'll talk about being immediately respon…

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Clean Your Inbox Fast with Outlook Quick Steps for Processing and Sorting Email 3:47

6M ago3:47

3:47

In previous episodes we've discussed processing email into an Archive folder. When the time comes to do that processing, we want to move through it at a rapid pace, quickly scanning and clearing anything from the inbox that doesn't require a response, or the creation of an action item. When we have items that we've read and want to keep, but that d…

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Get to Inbox Zero Once Daily, but Only Once: The Advantages and Pitfalls of Striving for a Clean Inbox 10:12

6M ago10:12

10:12

Getting to Inbox Zero once a day can be a fantastic goal in achieving digital serenity, because it ensures that we get through even the most difficult emails that tend to sit at the bottom of the inbox, causing procrastination. It can also lead to mismanaging priorities, allowing others to dictate urgencies, and creating unnecessary back-and-forth …

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Stay at Inbox Zero by Replacing "Respond" with "Process" and Responding Surgically 4:41

6M ago4:41

4:41

So many productivity resources assume that we need to set aside time to "respond" to our email, but words matter! Even replacing that word "respond" in our minds with "process" can drastically change the way we go about sitting down to extract action items and file our email in ways that reduces clutter, keeps us at inbox zero, aligns our actions w…

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The Follow Up Folder and the BCC Follow Up Strategy For Inbox Zero Accountability 11:34

6M ago11:34

11:34

It's rare that we'll give you a pass to create any folders other than the Archive and Chatter Box, because we know that it automatically creates more sorting time, and reduces efficiency. In this case, creating a Follow Up folder for those non-critical follow-ups that may need some attention from time to time, but that are not bound by strict deadl…

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Unsubscribe Relentlessly, and Use "Delete Rules" to Achieve Inbox Zero 4:38

6M ago4:38

4:38

Every time we read an email, we're drawn back into that "vortex" of the inbox. It's not just about the time it takes to read one email, it's the fact that when we do it, we tend to read more than one. Before we know it, we've been distracted from our most important priorities again, and we're letting anyone with our email address control our focus.…

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Don't Use the Email Inbox as a To Do List 8:17

6M ago8:17

8:17

So many of us inadvertently use our inboxes as to do lists. We let emails pile up there, and those emails dictate what we should do next. There's so much wrong with this approach: We allow others to dictate our priorities this way, we have to re-read emails to remember what we were supposed to do with them, and worst of all, we procrastinate by doi…

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Ignore the Noise with the Chatter Box 8:39

6M ago8:39

8:39

In this episode we're going to create just one rule that will filter out all of the important email you receive, and let only the most important email messages come into your inbox. It's called the "Chatter Box," and we'll explain how to set it up, and why it's so important. Though most of the advice you'll find in the Weightless Productivity podca…

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Relationships as a Spiritual Path 1:01:35

6M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

With Valentine’s Day (and all the mixed feelings it may bring) following our February episode of Soul Portals by a couple of days, we welcome Malcolm Stern, the author of Falling in Love, Staying in Love: How to Build a Strong, Lasting Relationship. When relationship is viewed as a vehicle for soul growth individually and spiritual evolution collec…

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19 - Tech Talk and Airline Scams 50:57

7M ago50:57

50:57

Join us as we dive deep into the world of airline status, uncovering the truth behind the points game and sharing our own frustrating experiences. We'll also explore the latest advancements in video transmission technology, including DJI's new transmitter/receiver and our plans to capture epic footage with motorcycle-mounted cameras. Plus, we'll di…

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18 - Cats, Drones, and GPS Groans 47:12

7M ago47:12

47:12

In this episode of 500 Cats, the team is buzzing with excitement as they recount early 2025 event highlights and dive into cutting-edge tech projects. From the smooth success of Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona to navigating the challenges of waterproofing GPS trackers, the crew balances innovation with real-world problem-solving. They also geek out over dron…

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Send Less Email, Get Less Email 9:21

8M ago9:21

9:21

It may feel productive when we're processing email and responding, but often it can create a never-ending cycle that causes more back-and-forth activity. In this episode, we'll talk about how sending more email can cause you to receive more email, and why it's so important to be judicious about what you send, how much you send, and how you write wh…

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Search, Don't Sort! 14:15

8M ago14:15

14:15

It's very common to think you need to sort each email you receive into a series of folders you've created, but have you thought about how much time that takes? This tendency to sort email can seem like it would make messages easier to find later, but it often results in an unsorted pile in the inbox that we never get to. Yet, we have powerful searc…

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Turning off Notifications and Alerts to Stay out of the Email Vortex 4:50

8M ago4:50

4:50

Every single notification, ding, bell, whistle, and alert can draw our attention out of our most important priorities and right back into the "vortex" of the email inbox. In this episode we'll discuss the importance of turning off those notifications in order to stay focused on what matters, and not get drawn back into the Vortex. We'll talk about …

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Defining and Deconstructing the Email Problem 10:37

8M ago10:37

10:37

In order to understand the "Email Problem," we need to delve into its origin. How did we get to a place where everyone we know seems to have an overflowing inbox, with thousands of unread messages and a backlog that feels like it will take the next three weekends to clear? Why can't we seem to handle this? Before we try again and again to dig out o…

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Introduction to Solving the Email Problem and Getting to Inbox Zero For Good 7:03

8M ago7:03

7:03

Weightless Productivity Podcast Episode 001: Introduction and overview. Email is a significant problem, not because of the technology itself, but because of how we use it. The solution isn't found in complex software, but in a change of behavior and a structured approach. By understanding the nature of the email problem, employing behavioral techni…

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Hand Drumming as a Wellness Practice 57:44

8M ago57:44

57:44

Our New Year guest, Casey Muze, adds another element to wellness practices such as meditation, mindful movement, prayer, or immersion in nature. Hand drumming is a creative practice promoting resilience, emotional balance, and personal growth. It also offers a multitude of social and psychospiritual benefits, especially when viewed through the lens…

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17 - A.I. Overlords 58:52

8M ago58:52

58:52

On this episode of 500 Cats, the team kicks off the new year by exploring the wild world of AI and how it’s shaping event production. From microphone mishaps to philosophical musings on “feeding the bears,” the crew keeps it real with stories from behind the scenes at some of the world’s biggest endurance events. In this episode, they introduce a s…

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16 - Right Meow! The 2024 Wrap-Up 56:01

8M ago56:01

56:01

As 2024 draws to a close, the 500 Cats crew gathers for their final podcast of the year – and it's packed with laughs, reflections, and a whole lot of "right meow!" Join Dave, Melinda, Marcus, and Dylan as they celebrate a year of triumphs and tribulations, from conquering 85 events and countless broadcasts to navigating the complexities of interna…

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Facing Our Fears as Privileged People: A Social Justice Challenge 56:06

9M ago56:06

56:06

Good people of privilege are increasingly aware of racial injustice but are often unsure how to venture into challenging dialogues and spaces, and even afraid to ‘go there’. In this episode of Soul Portals, we explore how to value risk-taking in this domain as the path toward a more equitable and just world. The experiences of our guest Rev. Teri M…

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15: Kiwi Kickoff 45:14

9M ago45:14

45:14

On this episode of 500 Cats, the team embarks on their first adventure in the Land of the Long White Cloud—New Zealand! Managing all things IT and internet from Taupō during the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Ryan and Dylan share their hilariously chaotic journey navigating left-hand driving, trenching cables in parks, and learning Kiwi slang. Wi…

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