Best Mark Gottfried Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. #69 | Cori Close | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 47:44

8d ago47:44

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On this episode of the Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with longtime friend and UCLA Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Cori Close. They discuss Cori’s journey from assistant coach to building one of the nation’s premier programs, her coaching philosophy shaped by mentors like Coach John Wooden, and the importance of character, gro…

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The Dog Beach Diaries S1:E8 - Mac & Her Golden Retriever 11:38

3d ago11:38

11:38

Mac and her golden retriever showed up today and I hope you all enjoy today's season 1 episode 8 discussion as much as I did. Her dog, whose name is being withheld to protect the innocent (LOLLLLLSSS - truth is I either forgot or didn't ask - my bad y'all - if I find out what his name is later I'll update the podcast), loves chasing his ball into t…

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The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast S1:E7 - Lauren & Candy 13:29

3d ago13:29

13:29

Lauren, a beautiful spirit, loves being a lawyer. She adores her dog Candy and Candy played at dog beach like there was no tomorrow! We hope you enjoy this amazing episode 7 of season 1 where Lauren gives some great advice while giving flowers to her dad and her sports journey that taught her so much about her non-negotiables and how to get through…

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Nurse Jenna, Hanna & Will 11:17

5d ago11:17

11:17

Jenna, Hanna and Will met in 2022 as they we're training to be EMTs and Firefighters. Jenna is now a nurse, Hanna (with no H at the end) is still on the path of doing similar work and Will is a firefighter hoping to expand his duties and responsibilities so he can do more elaborate rescue missions like on helicopters, etc. Jenna & Will are two old …

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Naomi & Deebo 14:39

9d ago14:39

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FRIIIIIDDDAAAAAY! Well, Deebo was named after Deebo from Friday and Naomi served our country for more than 7 years. We have an amazing discussion about the military and so much more.

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Kara, Caroline, & Beanie 6:38

9d ago6:38

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Welcome Kara, Caroline and Beanie to The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast family! Enjoy today's episode everyone and please subscribe so you can alerts for all the latest episodes of all of our podcasts under the umbrella of The Sports Deli. This is Episode 4 of Season 1. Sit back, relax and enjoy today's episode. And thank you for the support. Don't forg…

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The Dog Beach Diaries S1 E3 - Trainer Elle 11:11

12d ago11:11

11:11

Elle, a personal trainer and her dog, Ginny joined us today on Episode 3 of The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast. If you are having a hard day remember, you are not alone and you can always dial 988 and someone will be there 24/7/365. You can always email the show at, [email protected].

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The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast S1:E2 - Nurse Natalea 6:42

12d ago6:42

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Natalea, a native of Dallas, Texas, played softball growing up and is now a nurse raising two incredible boys. Her dog Bean, who loves to chase his ball and she we're kind enough to join us in this second episode of The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast. You can always email the show at, [email protected] if you have any thoughts, comment…

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Ep. #68 | Chris Hetherington | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 58:15

15d ago58:15

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In this episode of the Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with Chris Hetherington, an 11-year NFL veteran and current CEO of Fathead. Chris shares his unconventional journey from a small town in Connecticut to the Ivy League at Yale, and ultimately to a successful career in the NFL as an undrafted player. He opens up about the imp…

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The Dog Beach Diaries: Episode 1 - Madi 6:01

19d ago6:01

6:01

Welcome to the 1st ever episode of The Dog Beach Diaries Podcast where I will randomly select someone at the dog beach to interview. I have never met any of these people and will be learning about a part of them just like you for the very first time. There are no pre-planned questions. Just me and my 3 dogs, Kya, a golden retriever who likes to fis…

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SCA 2025 42:15

1M ago42:15

42:15

The annual convention for the Specialty Coffee Association was held in Houston April 25-27. Amanda, Mark and Brian all went down to represent DoubleShot, try and pre-sell some of The Coffee Purist books (slated to be on your coffee table by fall 2025), catch up with old friends, and get a pulse on what's happening today in "specialty coffee." This …

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Ep. #67 | Angela Gargano | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 45:12

1M ago45:12

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with Angela Gargano, a former college gymnast, American Ninja Warrior, fitness coach, and keynote speaker. Angela reveals how she accidentally found herself competing on American Ninja Warrior and describes the thrill of embracing the sport and community. She opens up about…

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Ep. #66 | Leigh Steinberg | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 52:39

1M ago52:39

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career. Steinberg shares how he got started in the industry, what it takes to build trust and represent top athletes, and the core values that have guided him for decades. They dis…

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Nicaragua 2025 47:08

2M ago47:08

47:08

Brian has just returned from another trip to Nicargaua, where he had a few revelations concerning cupping, relationships, and the world economy. Mark comes along for the ride and the diatribe. Throughout the episode, you might learn about the effects of tariffs on coffee prices and business sustainability, the importance of judging coffees circumst…

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Ep. #65 | Colin Cowherd | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with renowned sports media personality Colin Cowherd for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about Cowherd’s journey from small-town beginnings to national stardom. Colin shares insights on his work ethic, the evolution of sports media, building trustworthy relationships…

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Ep. #64 | Sonny Vaccaro | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 1:17:21

2M ago1:17:21

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In this episode of the The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried sits down with the legendary Sonny Vaccaro. Known for his monumental impact on basketball, Vaccaro shares stories of his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in the sports industry. He discusses his role in signing Michael Jordan to Nike, the founding of th…

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Ep. #63 | Rick Stansbury | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 57:11

2M ago57:11

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Gottfried reunites with his long-time friend and rival, Rick Stansbury. Both delve into their storied past, reminiscing about the fierce basketball rivalry between Alabama and Mississippi State, two programs they led with passion and tenacity. Through anecdotes and laughter, they explore memor…

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The Gary & Kenny Show: Comedian and Author Steve Mittleman 25:08

2M ago25:08

25:08

Send us a text The very funny Steve Mittleman wrote a book and it wasn't what we expected. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Ep. #62 | Antoine Pettway | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 56:31

2M ago56:31

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, coach Mark Gottfried interviews Antoine Pettway, head coach at Kennesaw State and former Alabama standout. They reminisce about Alabama's basketball achievements, including reaching the Final Four and Pettway's journey from unranked walk-on to key team player. Pettway shares how his upbringing insti…

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Ep. #61 | Mackenzie Brooks | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried welcomes Mackenzie Brooks, a sports betting analyst from CBS. They dive into Mackenzie’s unique journey from Philadelphia to the University of Georgia, her transition into the sports betting industry, and the dynamics of analyzing and predicting sports outcomes. The discussion c…

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Hugh Fink: From Stand-up to SNL Sketch Writer and Back again. 30:54

3M ago30:54

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Send us a text One of our favorite comedians, Hugh Fink, on his journey from Stand-Up to seven years writing sketches on Saturday Night Live and back to Stand-Up. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Ep. #60 | Toby Bailey | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried hosts Toby Bailey, a former UCLA basketball star and national champion. They delve into Toby's phenomenal freshman year, highlighting his standout national championship performance and impressive career. Toby shares insights on playing alongside legendary players, his unique fam…

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Evolutionary Monkey Business 24:32

3M ago24:32

24:32

DoubleShot Coffee Company turns twenty-one on March 5, 2025. Mark and Brian discuss the ever-perplexing birthday poster, which incorporates a spray painted chimpanzee ripped off from nemesis, which was originally created as a part of the second human trial for a banana coffee through the spurious American Society for the Caffeination of Primates. W…

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Gary at the SNL Reunion 26:03

3M ago26:03

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Send us a text Gary's favorite moments and insights. Plus! Who he snuck a look at the urinal next to his. What does Paul McCartney really smell like? And how he got in "the picture"! Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Ep. #59 | Richard Hendrix | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 1:06:04

3M ago1:06:04

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, host Coach Mark Gottfried welcomes former University of Alabama basketball standout Richard Hendrix. They explore Richard's basketball journey, from being a highly sought-after high school recruit facing choices like Alabama and North Carolina, to his impactful collegiate career and transition to pr…

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Ep. #58 | Kiki VanDeWeghe | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried interviews Kiki VanDeWeghe, celebrated UCLA alumnus, NBA player, and executive. They reflect on their shared experiences at UCLA, discuss the importance of fundamentals in basketball, and explore Kiki's remarkable career, including his transition from player to coach and executi…

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The Sports Deli S1:E2:P2: Black Lives Matter! 1:19:54

4M ago1:19:54

1:19:54

Join us in The Sports Deli for this powerful episode as we dedicate Season 1 Episode 2 (Part 2) to the Black Lives Matter Movement. Join Gordon, Jon, and myself, Mike Hootner, your host along with our unbelievable guests, Dalayna Sampton, Kevin Broadus, and The Jewish Jordan, Tamir Goodman.

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The Sports Deli S1:E2:P1: Black Lives Matter! 1:08:02

4M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Today's historic podcast features some unbelievable African-American and White leaders in society and sports. Join us for our two-part series that thoughtfully discusses the Black Lives Matter Movement. Guests include, Anita Howard, Head Women's Basketball at Georgia Southern University, Bobbie Kelsey, former Head Women's Basketball Coach at the Un…

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Ep. #57 | Seth Greenberg | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with his longtime friend Seth Greenberg, an ESPN broadcaster and former successful Division 1 college basketball coach. They discuss Seth's journey from a passionate ten-year-old influenced by his father's LIU coach, Claire Bee, to a renowned coach himself. The convers…

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Jim McEnaney - the state of affairs 46:26

4M ago46:26

46:26

It's January and coffees harvested a year ago are just arriving in Tulsa. With coffee commodity prices soaring and shipping complications worldwide, the coffee industry is in chaos. Jim McEnanay joined Brian and Mark via zoom to discuss the state of affairs. This interview was recorded December 6, and since then the EUDR has been postponed to Decem…

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No Ordinary Joe 34:33

4M ago34:33

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Send us a text Kroeger and Piscopo share SNL stories and what they're gonna wear to the 50th reunion. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Donald J. Trump Special Edition - Culture Wars 52:49

4M ago52:49

52:49

Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th President of the United States has faced unparalleled public persecution as the nominee and now President. The first time around, many people in his own party we're afraid to align with Donald J. Trump because politicians had never seen anything like this ever before in Amerikkkan history. We had seen it in Nazi, …

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Ep. #56 | Brett Johnson | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 43:55

4M ago43:55

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In this episode of The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, host Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with influential soccer entrepreneur Brett Johnson. Brett shares his journey in the world of soccer, from his early experiences in London to his involvement with various clubs like Phoenix Rising, Ipswich, and most recently, the Rhode Island Football Club (RIFC). …

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Kansas City Chiefs Hall-Of-Famer Nick Lowery - Season 6:Episode 1 1:16:14

4M ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Nick Lowery, Kansas City Chiefs Hall-Of-Famer, has been on a path of servitude for 50 years and he's not looking to stop any time soon. In this episode, we discuss his early years during the civil rights while growing up in a house where his mother and father we're serving their countries. And today, you will hear the rest of the story including hi…

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Caitlin Clark - Time Magazine's Athlete-of-the-Year and Crystal Bradford - Don't Call It A Comeback 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Caitlin Clark is a generational talent and has forever changed the face of the WNBA and women's sports. She was voted Time magazine's Athlete-of-the-Year and some of her comments rubbed some people the wrong way. I thought they we're compassionate, passionate, and spot on. Crystal Bradford has on the other hand gone flown under the radar. She is at…

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The Sports Deli: Season 1 Episode 1 Re-Released - 1 28 25 1:04:49

4M ago1:04:49

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Join Jon, Gordon and Mike talking sports, Covid, and Sports Psychology for their inaugural pilot episode, The Sports Deli. Featuring guests Dr. Robert Baldwin, Dr. Jason Novetsky, and Podcast extraordinaire, Wendell Wallace!

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Shouldn't you be evacuating? 32:38

5M ago32:38

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Send us a text It's not been a good few days in LA, and while the fires still surrounding Ken, he'd rather talk to Gary than pack up his belongings. Support the showBy Gary Kroeger and Ken Ceizler

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Ep. #55 | Bruce Arians | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 56:14

5M ago56:14

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Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with legendary NFL coach Bruce Arians. Arians delves into the mindset of elite players like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, shares impactful anecdotes, and critiques modern football's situational challenges. Reflecting on his coaching philosophy of "coach them hard and hug them later," Arians recounts his coaching journ…

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2024 Recap + Ten Things 32:03

6M ago32:03

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As 2024 draws to a close, Mark and Brian talk about the highlights of the past twelve months. And end with their annual "ten things" lists. Check out the playlist on spotify, if you dare. Happy holidays.By Brian Franklin

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Roasting the Gesha 17:47

6M ago17:47

17:47

All this talk about "the Gesha," and the day finally arrived for Franklin to roast it. With over eighty orders in the queue, the roastmaster went to work. And then sat down in the AA Cafe studio immediately afterward to talk about how it felt. If you pre-ordered the coffee, you'll be enjoying it soon. If you didn't, you're missing out on an amazing…

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When Animals Attack and when casting directors tell-all 28:52

6M ago28:52

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Send us a text We're back and as chatty as ever. And our conversation with legendary Casting Director Joel Thurm who cast "Airplane", "Grease","Rocky Horror Picture Show" just to name a few. And TV classics such as "Taxi" "Starsky and Hutch", "Charlies Angels", "Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" just to name a few more Support the show…

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Jardines del Eden 31:57

6M ago31:57

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Franklin is roasting another Gesha. Maybe the best one he's ever roasted. Certainly one of the best that Felipe Arcila at Cofinet has ever produced in their ten years. Felipe sat in on a zoom interview with the roastmaster. Mark and Brian sip on some coffee from La Pastora - the second holiday coffee of the year at DoubleShot. Buy the Gesha online …

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Ep. #54 | Bruce Pearl | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 38:37

6M ago38:37

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Auburn Basketball head coach, Bruce Pearl, joins Mark Gottfried on The Coach Mark Gottfried Show. They dive into the complexities of NIL and player compensation, with Pearl advocating for annuities and fair financial distribution within the NCAA. Pearl credits SEC's success to past investments and highlights Auburn's unique, values-driven community…

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Beredo 36:19

7M ago36:19

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It's the Thanksgiving episode of AA Cafe and full of holiday cheer. Mark and Brian sip Beredo and talk to Firaol Ahmed about its origins. There's a diversion discussing Firaol's VO2 Max, and then they launch directly into talk of a very fresh Gesha natural out of Colombia, which is available for pre-purchase on the DoubleShot app and at DoubleShotC…

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Ep. #53 | Terry Gannon | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 1:00:12

7M ago1:00:12

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Coach Mark Gottfried engages with Terry Gannon, renowned broadcaster for NBC and Golf Channel. Gannon reflects on his remarkable journey from playing under legendary coach Jim Valvano on NC State’s 1983 championship team to a versatile broadcasting career. The discussion dives into memorable games, Valvano’s charismatic influence, the formidable op…

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Ep. #52 | Dan Gavitt | The Coach Mark Gottfried Show 58:49

7M ago58:49

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Coach Mark Gottfried sits down with Dan Gavitt, Senior Vice President for NCAA Basketball, to delve into the intricate world of March Madness. They discuss a groundbreaking 2010 media partnership that redefined game broadcasts, the complexities of conference realignments, and evolving NCAA tournament logistics. Key topics include NIL implications, …

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Herb Gottfried 33:00

7M ago33:00

33:00

Herb Gottfried is quite a character. A renaissance man, Mark says. Herb has been a regular at DoubleShot for quite some time, and decided to give us an oar he got from Cornell University when he taught rowing there. We sat down with him to discuss his life and career, his love for rowing, and the history of this oar. He's a fascinating guy, and his…

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Ep. #51 | The Nourse Twins: Future Aspirations After 4 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships at USC 59:10

7M ago59:10

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Coach Mark Gottfried interviews Audrey and Nicole Nourse, four-time NCAA beach volleyball champions from USC. The twins share their journey, including their competitive spirit, the "Mamba mentality," and their inspiring path from high school multi-sport athletes to collegiate champions. They discuss plans for future careers in investment banking an…

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Ep. #50 | Ben Howland: College Basketball Coach At UCLA & Lessons Learned Along His Coaching Career 59:20

7M ago59:20

59:20

Renowned College Basketball coach, Ben Howland, sits down with Coach Mark Gottfried. They discuss defining moments in Howland’s career, including memorable recruiting experiences and the emotional impact of 9/11 on his team. Howland reflects on the pressures of coaching at UCLA, the joy of developing player relationships, and the challenges of toda…

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Shipping News 1:04:22

8M ago1:04:22

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With the political season coming to a close and autumn in full swing, Mark and Brian fire up the mics to talk about shipping. Significant issues have caused delays in shipping that have hindered our ability to get coffee from both Ethiopia and Nicaragua. Brian has a conversation with Firaol Ahmed from Moii Coffee about shipping out of his home coun…

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