Best BCC Lives Podcasts (2025)

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

5d 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

17d 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

20d 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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BCC EP:125 Scottish borderlands – unspoken leopards & lynx 1:06:31

21d ago1:06:31

1:06:31

John explores the wild forests and farmland of his local Scottish borders area. It’s a sparsely populated region where black panthers and lynx are quietly discussed by some of the locals. John takes us through various lynx encounters, including two of his own, and describes his three experiences with large black cats – one seen nearby from a slow m…

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BCC EP:124 Confronting a midlands panther - a five metre face-off 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

John met a “black panther” during his evening dog walks four times in 1996 in Staffordshire. On the first occasion he was confronted directly by the cat at close range. As the predator was poised, there seemed no easy way out. John explains his thoughts and the subliminal messages he received at that moment, as he reached in his pocket and unlatche…

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Universal Predicaments in Personal Therapy 56:06

2M 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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BCC EP:123 A shot in the dark – green eyes through the snow 1:17:51

2M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Bonus feature - British wolverines? Our first guest Darren was asked to despatch a troublesome fox in south Wales in 1998. In the snowy conditions he actually saw a puma though his gun sights – he re-lives the high emotions on the winter hillside as bright green eyeshine stared back. Rick and Darren also consider the prospects of a big cat being tr…

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Energetic Centering with Qigong Practice 55:48

3M 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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BCC EP:122 The puma paradox – Australia’s roo slayers 1:35:12

3M ago1:35:12

1:35:12

Andrea is a podcast listener in Victoria, Australia. She didn’t expect to experience big cats on her land. But she explains how events and sightings have indicated she has visiting pumas, which seem to predate kangaroos, wallabies and rabbits. She looks after two pure dingoes, which have reacted to calls and movements of what appear to be a nearby …

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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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BCC EP:121 Cubs – from Cumbria to Devon… 1:11:47

4M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

We return to Cumbria for latest news of the mother and cub black leopards, being experienced by Liz on nearby land to her property. In autumn and winter sightings Liz has noticed longer fur develop on the mother, as well as alarm calls from magpies harassing the cats. Liz and Rick discuss the challenges of getting evidence from this ongoing case. U…

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19 - Tech Talk and Airline Scams 50:57

4M 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

4M 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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BCC EP:120 British lynx & leopards – more police memoirs 1:28:14

4M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

Two retired police officers report their big cat encounters and incidents, including black leopards & lynx. We conclude the episode with comments on the January 2025 lynx release & capture saga from Paul Macdonald of Scottish Big Cat Research. Andrew our first guest from County Durham recounts his encounter with what he believes was a black leopard…

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Send Less Email, Get Less Email 9:21

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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BCC EP:119 Over the hedge – big cats of Hereford & Worcestershire 1:47:36

6M ago1:47:36

1:47:36

Our end-of-year extended episode features Mandy from Worcestershire and Jon from neighbouring Herefordshire. Mandy explains the events which led to her setting-up a big cats Facebook group in Worcestershire, as a hotline for reports and discussion. Her own sighting was a close-up view of a black leopard type of cat, and instantly drew her to the su…

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

6M 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

6M 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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14: We Care So You Don't Have Toooooooo 42:25

6M ago42:25

42:25

This week on 500 Cats, the team dives headfirst into a post-Thanksgiving recap, complete with carrot soufflé controversies and the aftermath of a chilly Turkey Trot. Dave and Ryan brave the cold to capture the festive spirit on camera, while Mel takes on the 5K with a 360° camera in tow. But the real action unfolds in Western Australia, where the c…

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13: Lots of Turkey. Lots of Workey. 50:54

6M ago50:54

50:54

It's a jam-packed episode of 500 Cats! This week the team recaps three very different events: a high-tech safety conference at Folsom Field, a sold-out choir concert with a global live stream audience, and IRONMAN Arizona, where an emotional encounter with an athlete led to a heartwarming story. Join Dave, Dylan, and the rest of the crew as they di…

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12: The Coolest Cats I've Ever Met 43:43

6M ago43:43

43:43

In this episode of 500 Cats, Marcus, Ryan, and Edde are joined by Tim and Cloe Bolen, two incredible athletes featured in IRONMAN Arizona 2024. Their story is one of resilience, generosity, and deep connection, inspiring us all to strive for more—whether it’s giving back to those in need, fostering meaningful relationships, or simply being a better…

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BCC EP:118 Mother & cub on the moors – son of the Exmoor Beast 59:56

7M ago59:56

59:56

By Rick Minter

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11: The Hiss-story of Arizona 40:37

7M ago40:37

40:37

On this episode of 500 Cats, we talk about the 20 year anniversary of IRONMAN Arizona while on site in Arizona. We talk with Judy Stowers and and Tom Ziebart, two of the people who have been to every year of the race, along with our own host Edde Burgess. Hear awesome stories from the past and some inspirational words with true friends. Thanks for …

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Integral Health A New Context For Cancer Care 57:59

7M ago57:59

57:59

In this episode of Soul Portals, we expand the standard view of cancer care to include new approaches derived from integral psychology models. Our guest, Georgia Efremova, is a pioneer in the field of holistically informed cancer care, bringing psychospiritual support and consciousness skills to the discipline of psycho-oncology. She also works wit…

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10: Back in the Cat Factory 51:07

7M ago51:07

51:07

This week on the podcast, we talk through travel, music, and the election. As event professionals, we have a lot of advice for how to travel better, so if you've ever wanted our insider scoop, here it is. We also talk through the way we pick music for events and some of the funny stories we have collected over the years. Lastly, we touch on the ele…

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9: The Cat-ermath of IRONMAN Florida 45:09

7M ago45:09

45:09

Our team sits down and talks through some of the frustrations, difficulties and successes following IRONMAN Florida the day after the race. There were a lot of learnings and some tears as well as new friends. One of those friends, Denise Escher, sat down with us to talk us through the day. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episod…

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8: Jim Ristow the Cat Sheriff 46:05

7M ago46:05

46:05

Today on the podcast we talk about industry terms, or at least the made up terms we often use when talking about our equipment. We also sat down with Jim Ristow to talk about his Journey at IRONMAN and his plans to take part in the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona in 2026. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget…

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7: The Cat King of Panama City Beach 39:57

7M ago39:57

39:57

The crew made it to IRONMAN Florida for another event! On this episode of 500 Cats we catch up with the Race Director, Ben Rausa, as well as the jumbotron driver of legend, Larry Powell. We also have a new cat song to unveil! Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you g…

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6: Island of the Cats Championship 45:40

7M ago45:40

45:40

There are no words that do justice to express our feelings of the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship, and what it means to us and to our friends. This is definitiely one you're going to want to listen to. We want to extend a special thank you to: Marcus Thomas, Melinda Downey, Cate Camacho, Isabel Bowman, Morgan Crescent, Katie Copner, Diana Bertsch, …

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5: Get Ready for Caturday 28:50

7M ago28:50

28:50

In Episode 5 of 500 Cats, it's the day before the big race at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, and the crew is buzzing with excitement! This episode features Katie Copner, who oversees VIP operations at IRONMAN, sharing behind-the-scenes insights on how she’s gearing up for race day. We’re also joined by Ryan High, back with updates on how t…

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BCC EP:117 The leopard, the cub & the farmyard strays – in the company of cats 1:17:59

7M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

Liz describes several encounters with a black leopard visiting the farmyard where she and her husband feed the farm cats. She has been watched and advanced on by the large cat and is now fully alert to its potential presence. On one occasion Liz noticed a small panther like cat dart out of cover to catch up with the big cat, and realised it was a c…

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4: Tale of Two Kitties 32:02

7M ago32:02

32:02

The 500 Cats pod squad is back, reporting live for the fourth day in a row from the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona! In this episode, we’re joined by Marc Roy from Sports Stats, the top-tier timing company, and Matthieu van Veen, CBO of IRONMAN. Matthieu hears his custom AI song for the first time and shares his initial reaction. Meanwhile, the…

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3: Right Meow!! 42:56

7M ago42:56

42:56

We're 3 for 3 on pool deck debauchery! Another beautiful morning in Kailua-Kona means another episode with 500 Cats. Today we get personal with our great friend, Matt McClone. We catchup on serious work on the island, and meet with our boss at IRONMAN for broadcasting, Mark Mosback. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’…

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2: Kona Kats (The Musical) 44:03

7M ago44:03

44:03

Today, the guys met up on the pool deck of the Kona Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i once again to discuss the cats from yesterday's work on the island. We take a special look at the summary of our day through the power of AI music, and hear from our friends JJ Schuster and Matt Lieto (take 2). To learn more about JJ Schuster and his story, ple…

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1: BCC Live from Kona 39:30

7M ago39:30

39:30

Welcome to the first-ever episode of 500 Cats, a podcast by event professionals recorded live on-site at the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. Dave, Ryan Kelly, Ryan High, and Dylan are poolside, chatting about all things race week, with surprise appearances from friends Bob Gitsham and Isabel Bowmen. Expect plenty of stories, laughs…

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