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John WilliamsWGN Radio Book Club: Best Reads of 2025
We don’t need to tell you that it is cold outside. Which means, it is a great time to curl up in your favorite chair, under a warm blanket, and enjoy some great books. Our book lovers – John Williams, Steve Alexander, Bob Kessler and Sara Tieman – have put together lists of their favorite books of 2025. Hopefully you enjoy many of these, too.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7931837/1-23-26_WGN_Radio_Book_Club_Book_Recommendations_for_2025_2026-01-23-184537.128.mp3
John Williams (weekdays 10am-2pm, including The Noon Business Lunch, plus the Mincing Rascals podcast)
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2026-01-2300 minJohn WilliamsWGN Radio Book Club: Best Reads of 2025
We don’t need to tell you that it is cold outside. Which means, it is a great time to curl up in your favorite chair, under a warm blanket, and enjoy some great books. Our book lovers – John Williams, Steve Alexander, Bob Kessler and Sara Tieman – have put together lists of their favorite books of 2025. Hopefully you enjoy many of these, too.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7931837/1-23-26_WGN_Radio_Book_Club_Book_Recommendations_for_2025_2026-01-23-184537.128.mp3
John Williams (weekdays 10am-2pm, including The Noon Business Lunch, plus the Mincing Rascals podcast)
John’s...
2026-01-2300 minJohn WilliamsWGN Radio Book Club: Best Reads of 2025
We don’t need to tell you that it is cold outside. Which means, it is a great time to curl up in your favorite chair, under a warm blanket, and enjoy some great books. Our book lovers – John Williams, Steve Alexander, Bob Kessler and Sara Tieman – have put together lists of their favorite books of 2025. Hopefully you enjoy many of these, too.
https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7931837/1-23-26_WGN_Radio_Book_Club_Book_Recommendations_for_2025_2026-01-23-184537.128.mp3
John Williams (weekdays 10am-2pm, including The Noon Business Lunch, plus the Mincing Rascals podcast)
John’s...
2026-01-2300 min
FedSoc ForumsCourthouse Steps Oral Argument: Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections and Public SafetyDamon Landor, a state prisoner and practicing Rastafarian, refused to cut his hair as an expression of his faith. After prison officials forcibly restrained and shaved him, Landor sued under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), which prohibits governments from imposing unnecessary “substantial burdens” on inmates’ religious exercise. The district court, and later the Fifth Circuit, rejected his claim, holding that monetary damages were not an available form of “appropriate relief” under the statute.The Supreme Court has granted certiorari to decide whether RLUIPA allows prisoners to seek damages against government officials in their personal capacities for violat...
2025-12-1156 min
Feisty TriathlonPre-holiday chaos: Ironman's updates, T100 Dubai, and so many retirements?We're rolling into the holidays with a little festive competition and a whole lot of triathlon chaos. Joanne kicks things off with her legendary #fit4christmas challenge—the fun way to keep moving as the days get shorter. And for the (slightly) more dedicated athlete, we've got Feisty's new Winter Cycling Program for anyone looking to build up their cycling this off-season with a coached program and social group (Zwift) rides.Then, it's all about the wave of recent retirement announcements from Meredith Kessler, Jodie Stimpson, Haley Chura, Dede Griesbauer, and so many more. Katie answers the qu...
2025-11-2149 min
The Donna Drake ShowFind out who you are and do it on purpose with Meredith Danluck - #174Donna chats with Dr. Tali Arviv, M.D of Arviv Aesthetics. At Arviv Medical Aesthetics, their goal is to ensure that every patient leaves their building feeling empowered, beautiful, and more confident than ever before. Their team is led by the compassionate Dr. Tali Arviv, who specializes in aesthetics and has more than a decade of laser-technology experience. Their goal is to improve problem areas while enhancing natural beauty. Donna talks with Meredith Danluck Writer and Director of Why We Dream. When looking at her work prior to her latest and first feature film, State like...
2025-06-1655 min
Purple Patch PodcastHow to Race at Your Best Lessons from the Purple Patch Pros Copy 01Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple Patch Pros for racing success. They emphasize tailored training programs and the importance of mental resilience. Key stories include Sam Appleton's overcoming illness to achieve a top-six finish, Sarah Piampiano's resilience after a poor swim, and Meredith Kessler's improved bike performance through terrain management. They highlight the importance of post-workout fueling, smart pacing, and mindset. Examples like Jesse Thomas's Ironman win and Tim Reed's mindset shift illustrate the value of staying present and adaptable...
2025-05-2159 min
The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna229 | The Screenwriting Life: Joy, Pain, & Legacy (TSL 2024 Supercut, Pt. 2)JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.soPart 2 of our 2024 TSL guests answering the Three Big Questions: What brings you the most joy when it comes to writing? What pisses you off about writing? And what advice would you give your younger self? Happy New Year!:45 - Dave Holstein (Episode 196)7:04 - Kelsey Mann (Episode 197)12:40 - Meredith Scardino (Episode 198)17:11 - Todd A. Kessler (Episode 199)19:48 - Joey Slamon (Episode 200)25:28 - Christopher Vogler (Episode 204)31:29...
2024-12-301h 35
SCBaptist PodcastCWE Conference - Meredith Kessler - Gross Motor Development in the Preschool Classroom
2024-10-0144 min
Countdown with Keith OlbermannIS TRUMP DYING OR SOMETHING? - 8.21.24SERIES 3 EPISODE 13: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: Did you HEAR Trump yesterday? Did you HEAR HIM TALK? He’s in Howell, Michigan, where it might as well be Alabama in the year 1855, where they marched chanting “We Love Hitler, We Love Trump” a MONTH ago, and he came out at the County Sheriff’s Office, and behind him with the cops as the props and if he had had ten times the energy and ten times the focus you would have said: what’s wrong with Trump? Is he DYING or something? I mean I don’t THINK...
2024-08-2155 min
FayetteForward016: It's Been Veloway Too LongIn episode 16, it's just the two of us catching you up on what we find interesting! Topics include The Veloway in Austin, Trail Skating in Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s Permit-Ready Building Design Program, Combs Park, Mission Trail, Appleby Bike Lane, Poplar St. Pump House Community Art Wall, Affordable Housing Resolutions, Gulley Park Urbanism, and more!Show Links:I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast (our episode will be released sometime in April)Fayetteville Planning CommissionThe Veloway in AustinA video we made about the Veloway!Bentonville Cycling CenterVan Scyoc Trailhead in JohnsonNiokaska Creek TrailWalker Park to Kessler MountainArkansas Rollerskate Crew on...
2024-03-3031 min
Find Your Finish Line with Mike ReillyThe Meredith Kessler Story: Resilience RedefinedIn this engaging episode of "Find Your Finish Line," Mike Reilly sits down with the formidable IRONMAN athlete, Meredith Kessler. At 45, Kessler, a mother of two and a veteran of 73 IRONMAN finishes, shares her remarkable journey in the world of endurance sports. From her early days of transitioning from field hockey to triathlons, to juggling intense training with motherhood, Kessler's story is a testament to resilience and determination. Her daily routine of morning runs and balancing family life, alongside her experiences at IRONMAN New Zealand, offers listeners an intimate glimpse into the life of a dedicated athlete.
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2024-01-0349 min
Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc#086:AFAF with Arianna on Managing Grief and Wholehearted LivingGrief is a universal emotion, yet it remains a topic shrouded in misunderstanding and discomfort. How do we navigate grief, and can we find new ways to understand, manage, and even grow through it? Join us as we embark on a transformative conversation with Arianna Caligiuri, who shares her profound insights and strategies to cope with grief.
Join TalkDoc, Meredith, Teighlor, and Arianna, as we dive into unique approaches to grief management. Listen to Arianna explain how breathwork and physical movement effective tools for healing and processing grief can be. Discover how these practices can guide you...
2023-10-1735 min
2023-10-0516 minPurple Patch PodcastPurple Patch Case Study Series - #1 - Matt Lieto and Meredith KesslerThis month on the Purple Patch Podcast, we're highlighting Purple Patch Performance Case Studies. We wanted to share practical insights about performance, so we're analyzing real-life examples rather than just theories. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon begins our case study series by examining the performance journeys of two prominent members of the Purple Patch Pro Squad, Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler. Matt and Meredith played a crucial role in the success of the Purple Patch Pro Squad and were instrumental in developing the coaching approach...
2023-08-0252 min
TriathlonishEpisode 17: For the love of racing with MBKSid & Kelly break down their predictions for the kickoff race of the U.S. season: Oceanside 70.3. And they review all the Southern Hemisphere race results from this past weekend: Gwen, Ashleigh, Max, Hayden.And then Sid talks with triathlon superstar, Meredith Kessler, who just took 4th at her 9th Ironman New Zealand—her 72nd Iron-distance race. What keeps her going? They talk about coming back after baby #2, going for the win in your 40s, and what they've learned over the years.Note: We also got some of the details of Comrades wrong. The famous massive ul...
2023-03-281h 36
Congressional Dish258: Gain of Function ResearchOn August 3rd, Senate Republicans held a hearing examining gain of function research: its possible role in creating the COVID-19 pandemic; the problems with oversight of this dangerous research; and recommendations to Congress for how to fix those problems. Episode Transcript Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL...
2022-09-181h 04
JustMsRose & YouPerseverance n.; persistent in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.Content provided by: • https://medium.com “eight tips to help you persevere through adversity” by Meredith Kessler original post on https://play2health.com• https://nickwignall.com “Seven signs of emotionally fragile people” by Nick Wignall • https://lifehack.org “How to persevere (and get ahead) when the going gets tough” by Kathryn Sandford • https://psychologytoday.com “The neuroscience of perseverance” by Christopher Bergland, The Athlete’s Way • DDOD Oxford Languages and https://health direct.gov.au I❤️U4👂🏾
2022-09-151h 16
Inside Tri ShowLinsey Corbin - Preparing for World Championship number 15This week we look back at the 10th edition of Ironman Wales, the first since 2019 and more tough conditions for competitors (and spectators.) And sticking with Ironman, star of the show is a really wonderful interview with Linsey Corbin, the American pro triathlete who is retiring from triathlon after her 15th Ironman World Championship race taking place in Kona, Hawaii 2022. You'll also meet one of the team from new sponsors Presca Sportswear.You'll hear:02:00 Meet Guy Whitby, managing Director at new show sponsors Presca Sportswear.17:00 Linsey Corbin interview. Linsey talks about when she...
2022-09-141h 12
Tablet StudiosMystery Box 5782We're off this week, but our fundraiser keeps going! For every $100 you donate, you’ll be entered to win a mystery gift box curated by Stephanie, Mark, or Liel. Donate at tabletm.ag/mysterybox. We're so grateful for your support, which lets us continue to make not just Unorthodox, but also our growing slate of Tablet Studios shows. One of them is Liel's daily Talmud podcast, Take One, and today he is sharing a favorite episode from the archive.We’ll be in the Chicagoland area on September 8th for a live podcast taping at Co...
2022-08-2519 min
Kessler Law Firm PodcastKessler Law Firm Podcast - Meredith Jones on Roe v WadeAttorney Meredith Jones, of counsel with the Kessler Law Firm, talks about the leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court, and the problems with Roe v Wade that she believes have gotten us to the point that the Supreme Court seems to be heading towards overturning it.
2022-05-0606 minKessler Law Firm PodcastKessler Law Firm Podcast - Potential Changes For Family Law In FloridaAttorney Michael Kessler talks to two attorneys that specialize in Family Law (Meredith Jones and Wendy Diaz) about a new bill headed to the Florida Governor's desk, which if passed, could usher in some big changes to several aspects of Family Law in Florida.
2022-03-2817 min
The Velocity Cycling PodcastMeredith Kessler and Robbie Ventura33x Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler and Robbie Ventura discuss life, training and Ironman World Championships in St. George.
2022-01-2549 min
Business of EnduranceIron-Mum with Meredith KesslerAfter graduating in 2000, Meredith Kessler used her graduation money to purchase her first triathlon bike and entered in a full Ironman two weeks later. From that moment on, she caught the spirit of Ironman competition and has not looked back. Since that first Ironman in 2000, Meredith has completed 70 full Ironman races all over the United States and the rest of the world and she is an 11-time full distance Ironman and 23-time half-distance Ironman champion. I wanted to get to know how Meredith raced on average 7 Ironmans a year, was back racing the full distance jus...
2021-10-221h 28
Reader's Entertainment RadioFamily, food, and finding love with Author Meredith Ireland on Book LightsMeredith Ireland is a Korean-American attorney and writer, born in Seoul. She is a Rollins College and University of Miami School of Law alumna. She writes adult and children’s books and is proudly represented by Lauren Abramo of Dystel, Goderich & Bourrett LLC. Her debut novel, THE JASMINE PROJECT is out now! The forthcoming follow up EVERYONE HATES KELSIE MILLER is scheduled for Fall 2022 also from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
Meredith resides in New York with her two children and a county fair goldfish who will probably outlive them all. You can lear more at: https://meredithireland.wordpress.com...
2021-09-1330 min
WITSUP women in triathlonEND OF AN ERA - TIME TO SAY GOODBYEIt’s time to say goodbye to Witsup. The thing is, I don’t want to write “it’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye … “ because my heart has done so much heavy lifting the last few weeks, if not months, as I have come to the incredibly tough decision to close down WITSUP and move on.
I want to say that I’m finally in a space that it’s with a light and happy heart that I can close this chapter, be excited about the next one and truly celebrate all of the awesomeness that WITSUP has achieved ove...
2021-07-161h 23
Devenir Triathlète#132 Compte-rendu du week-end par SportActuCe Lundi, retrouvez le Compte-Rendu des principales courses du Week-end :- 2021 World Triathlon Cup Lisbon ( https://triathlon.org/results/result/2021_world_triathlon_cup_lisbon )- 2021 World Triathlon Mixed Relay Olympic Qualification Event Lisbon ( https://triathlon.org/results/result/2021_world_triathlon_mixed_relay_olympic_qualification_event_lisbon )- Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA ( https://www.ironman.com/im703-chattanooga-results )- Ironman 70.3 Acapulco, Mexique ( https://www.ironman.com/im703-acapulco-results )- Ironman North American Championship Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA ( https://www.ironman.com/im-tulsa-results )Et bonus : la FFTri a annoncé la délégation Française...
2021-05-2404 min
Reader's Entertainment RadioTour the Little French Bridal Shop with Author Jennifer Dupee on Book LightsJennifer Dupee grew up on the North Shore of Boston near the seaside communities of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Beverly Farms. She is a graduate of Brown University, where she studied under published authors Meredith Steinbach and Carole Maso, and received her honors in Creative Writing. She is an active member of the Grub Street writing community in Boston and has published in The Feminist Press. She was a semi-finalist for the 2016 James Jones First Novel Competition and a semi-finalist for the 2016 Faulkner-Wisdom competition. Jennifer lives just outside of Boston with her family. Her first published novel is The Little French Bridal...
2021-04-1931 min
The Triathlete HourEp. 14: How to Make the Most of Your Indoor CyclingIn episode 14 of Fitter & Faster, we dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—from the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, as well as all the gear and equipment you need to maximize your experience. We chat with professional triathlete and Ironman champion Meredith Kessler and hear from Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, endurance coaches and authors of the book Ride Inside. We close out the show with our Gear Up! section with Triathlete's resident gear guru and senior editor Chris Foster. Indoor riding has undergone a hug...
2021-02-261h 26The Triathlete HourEp. 14: How to Make the Most of Your Indoor CyclingIn episode 14 of Fitter & Faster, we dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—from the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, as well as all the gear and equipment you need to maximize your experience. We chat with professional triathlete and Ironman champion Meredith Kessler and hear from Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, endurance coaches and authors of the book Ride Inside. We close out the show with our Gear Up! section with Triathlete's resident gear guru and senior editor Chris Foster. Indoor riding has undergone a hug...
2021-02-261h 26
The Triathlete HourEp. 14: How to Make the Most of Your Indoor CyclingIn episode 14 of Fitter & Faster, we dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—from the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, as well as all the gear and equipment you need to maximize your experience. We chat with professional triathlete and Ironman champion Meredith Kessler and hear from Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, endurance coaches and authors of the book Ride Inside. We close out the show with our Gear Up! section with Triathlete's resident gear guru and senior editor Chris Foster.
Indoor riding has undergone a huge evolution in rec...
2021-02-261h 26
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastSeason 4 Ep. 78 Spinning a Good Yarn with Books and Brew with guest Susan Thomas 2-17-20This week we travel to Eastern Kentucky to the town of Morehead in our quest to explore cool independent bookstores in our region. Morehead is home to a little over 7,000 residents and Morehead State University. The university as well as the regional medical center in town give the community a diverse makeup. And it’s location inside Daniel Boone National Forest and the head of the Sheltowee Trace Trail make it a tempting destination for folks who like to hike, hunt, fish, and soak up nature.
Our guest, Susan Thomas, is a managing partner and owner of Co...
2021-02-1759 min
Inside Tri ShowMike Taylor: Spend smarter, go fasterThink you need all the gear to go faster? Think again! In this episode, learn how to spend smarter and go faster on a bike this week, with expert bike fitter Mike Taylor.If you've ever struggled with saddle sores or a numb penis, if you're debating whether you should buy a time trial bike or if you want to know how to really keep your bike clean, but you've never wanted to ask, then this is the episode for you!The amazing Mike Taylor joins me to talk about:11:44 Become a bike...
2020-09-0953 min
The Triathlete HourTri Live: Meredith KesslerEleven-time Ironman winner Meredith Kessler joins us from her home in Ohio for a Happy Hour chat about how she’s adjusting through this pandemic, balancing training with parenting, her favorite (and worst) Ironman moments, and more. Because this was recorded live as part of our Triathlete Live series, she also takes listeners' questions. You can watch the complete Happy Hour and check out our full series of Triathlete Live videos at triathlete.com/ama
2020-05-131h 02The Triathlete HourTri Live: Meredith KesslerEleven-time Ironman winner Meredith Kessler joins us from her home in Ohio for a Happy Hour chat about how she’s adjusting through this pandemic, balancing training with parenting, her favorite (and worst) Ironman moments, and more. Because this was recorded live as part of our Triathlete Live series, she also takes listeners' questions. You can watch the complete Happy Hour and check out our full series of Triathlete Live videos at triathlete.com/ama
2020-05-131h 02
What The Cup !? A PodcastEp.2 - Meredith Kessler "Triathlon Training After Childbirth"Today we're excited to be joined by professional triathlete Meredith Kessler! She's an 11x Ironman World Champion, USA Triathlon's 2014 Non-Drafting Athlete of the Year, 2018's #1 US Female Triathlete, and advocate of the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF). Listen in as she talks about her experience with Ironman races, training, injury and recovery with the assistance of Myofascial Decompression (MFD).
2020-04-1333 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastChallenge Wanaka 2020FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: JIMMY GHISLAIN (00:13:28) Jimmy won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We catch up with him to find out how his training's going. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BROOKE HENDERSON (00:27:16) Brooke won the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. We catch up with her to find out how the race went. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: CLAIRE BADENHORST (00:35:33) Claire won the free race entry to the Challenge Wanaka Half. We catch up with her to find out how...
2020-02-162h 45
Motivational Quotes and Inspirational Life StoriesEpisode 12 -" You Can't Heal What You Dont Feel" (David Kessler) Harriet CabellyLearn about the 6th Stage of Grief with Harriet Cabelly. Harriet is a Grief and Adversity Counsellor based out of New York. Her book "Living Well Despite Adversity" contains interviews with Cheryl Strayed, Temple Grandin, Meredith Vieira and others. A predominant theme in Harriet's life has been how to cope and grow through and beyond their adversities. She has always been greatly inspired by people who, against all odds, go on and live engaged, productive and meaningful lives when they are faced with the choice of becoming bitter or better. Some people grow and b...
2020-01-2330 min
Heal Your Life Talk Radio Show with Victoria Johnson, Heal Your Life Trainer and Coach TrainerEpisode 47 - "You Can't Heal What You Don't Feel" (David Kessler) with Harriet CabellyLearn about the 6th Stage of Grief with Harriet Cabelly. Harriet is a Grief and Adversity Counsellor based out of New York. Her book "Living Well Despite Adversity" contains interviews with Cheryl Strayed, Temple Grandin, Meredith Vieira and others.
A predominant theme in Harriet's life has been how to cope and grow through and beyond their adversities. She has always been greatly inspired by people who, against all odds, go on and live engaged, productive and meaningful lives when they are faced with the choice of becoming bitter or better.
Some people grow and become bett...
2020-01-1931 min
WITSUP women in triathlon2019 RestrospectiveWe grab some of our favourite highlights - funny, insightful, interesting - from our 2019 episodes. The line up includes Sarah True, Belinda Granger, Heather Wurtele, Linsey Corbin, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Meredith Kessler, Skye Moench, Paula Findlay, Ruth Astle, Radka Kahlefeldt and Rach McBride.
If you love what we do, help support us by becoming a patron:
https://www.patreon.com/Witsup
2020-01-041h 20
She Said She SaidIvor Davis Tells The True Story of the Manson MurdersIn 1969, Ivor Davis was an award-winning foreign correspondent for London's Daily Express, living in Los Angles, and feeling as many did in LA's affluent neighborhoods, that his life was fairly safe and insulated from crime. But in August of that year, when the followers of Charles Manson made headlines with one of the most brutal murder rampages of the 20th Century...an attack on wealthy actress Sharon Tate and others in Hollywood's most desired neighborhoods, Davis was chilled and intrigued. Grabbing his tape recorder, he immediately went to the courthouse in Inyo County Courthouse where Manson was being held...
2019-10-2044 minShe Said She SaidIvor Davis Tells the True Story of the Manson MurdersIn 1969, Ivor Davis was an award-winning foreign correspondent for London's Daily Express, living in Los Angles, and feeling as many did in LA's affluent neighborhoods, that his life was fairly safe and insulated from crime. But in August of that year, when the followers of Charles Manson made headlines with one of the most brutal murder rampages of the 20th Century...an attack on wealthy actress Sharon Tate and others in Hollywood's most desired neighborhoods, Davis was chilled and intrigued. Grabbing his tape recorder, he immediately went to the courthouse in Inyo County Courthouse where Manson was being held...
2019-10-2045 min
Crushing Iron Triathlon PodcastA Professional Podcast with Jessica JacobsMike and Robbie celebrate #300 podcast by recording in front of a live audience in Madison, Wisconsin. Today, they are joined by 2011 Ironman Wisconsin winner, Jessica Jacobs. Jessica is a former pro and current C26 athlete who is back racing as an amateur after hitting the bottom as a pro. She talks about how she found the Crushing Iron podcast, her run duel with Meredith Kessler at Ironman Wisconsin and how she has found a new peace with racing. ------- Link to explanation of how Ironman Wisconsin transition works: https://youtu.be/3ShFLI_EeLw Re...
2019-09-061h 15
WITSUP women in triathlonS05E02 Witsup Podcast Meredith KesslerMeredith Kessler is a busy woman, but never one to disappoint. So she knocked on our hotel room door at 11pm after the Ironman New Zealand awards function, to sit down and record this episode with us.
Still reeling from her surprise on stage, Kessler fills us in on the emotional roller coster of a Kona roll down, and we compare notes on laid back husbands, team sports as kids, and dumbbell shaped uteruses (that one is all hers).
Enjoy our chat with Meredith Kessler, a fan favourite, who is open to discussing anything!
2019-03-101h 14
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN New ZealandINTRO WITH BEV & MIKKI: Bev and Mikki are down in Taupo and introduce the episode from the swim start at IRONMAN New Zealand FEMALE PRO PANEL: (00:04:54) Meredith Kessler / Jocelyn McCauley / Laura Siddall / Teresa Adam Photo Credit Korupt Vision MALE PRO PANEL: (00:20:53) Terenzo Bozzone / Cameron Brown / Andrew Starykowicz / Braden Currie Photo Credit Korupt Vision TERESA ADAM PRE RACE IMNZ INTERVIEW: (00:37:13) Photo credit: Korupt Vision TERENZO BOZZONE PRE RACE IMNZ INTERVIEW: (00:40:27) Photo credit: Korupt Vision BEVAN AND...
2019-03-042h 38
Pursuit of the Perfect Race207 - IRONMAN© Cozumel - Kelsey Withrow ProfessionalIn this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I have the pleasure of talking with talented athlete and humble professional Kelsey Withrow about her race at IRONMAN© Cozumel. This is such an awesome interview as we talk about some tips that Meredith Kessler. We mention some things that happened to her right before the race that impact her race and also some of the unique tactics athletes should consider when racing this flat, windy, course with a salt water swim. The nutrition is something we discuss in detail and how she is still morphing this into something her b...
2019-01-121h 22
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKona Special 2018 - Part 6Mikki reports back from another day of the IRONMAN Sports Medicine Conference in Kona. JOSH AMBERGER: (00:15:45) JAN VAN BERKEL: (00:36:32) MEREDITH KESSLER: (01:00:31) KEVIN COLLINGTON: (01:25:35) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (01:43:08) Photo Credit Korupt Vision WILL CLARKE (01:53:48) EMMA PALLANT: (02:08:25) LINKS: More about Kevin Collington at http://www.kevincollington.com/ Follow Kevin on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KevinCollingtonTriathlete/ More about Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Follow Jan on Facebook...
2018-10-122h 27
I Could Never Do That13 Matt Dixon - Fast Track Triathlete We hit the triathlon jackpot this with Coach Matt Dixon, Founder and Head Coach of Purplepatch Fitness! Dixon has worked with professional triathletes and champions like Tim Reed, Meredith Kessler, Jesse Thomas, Sarah Piampiano, Kevin Collington and many more! Do those names sound familiar? Of course they do because these are just some of the pros you see at the top of the podium at major races and World Championships. So, yeah, this former professional athlete knows a thing or two about the sport of triathlon and producing high quality results. In his new book, "Fast...
2017-11-1448 min
This Show Has Everything#254 (recap): Dreaming of a boxcar full of cheese sticks and cold sodaSpecial guest and lady social-scientist Ellen “Kenny G” Middaugh returns (see ep. 193) to help Bobby, Meredith and Ann break down the latest week of TBTL from Bud Light to bird feeder, and every disgusting and insecurity-laden step between. Ann pilots the Millennial Falcon through a Kessler Run of corrections, Meredith brings the facts on pesticides and silk pillowcases, Bobby made his very own batch of Ooey Gooey Tar Bars thanks to a recipe from Ann’s Aunt Carroll, and Ellen doesn’t hate when Andrew jacks up the reverb, but we let her stay anyway. (One thing we do all agre...
2017-09-111h 52
Little Red Bandwagon#254 (recap): Dreaming of a boxcar full of cheese sticks and cold sodaSpecial guest and lady social-scientist Ellen “Kenny G” Middaugh returns (see ep. 193) to help Bobby, Meredith and Ann break down the latest week of TBTL from Bud Light to bird feeder, and every disgusting and insecurity-laden step between. Ann pilots the Millennial Falcon through a Kessler Run of corrections, Meredith brings the facts on pesticides and silk pillowcases, Bobby made his very own batch of Ooey Gooey Tar Bars thanks to a recipe from Ann’s Aunt Carroll, and Ellen doesn’t hate when Andrew jacks up the reverb, but we let her stay anyway. (One thing we do all agre...
2017-09-111h 52
SheepsheadNewtype Rhythms #14 - Special Guest: Michele MininniAs always, special shout-out to https://soundcloud.com/inverted-audio for the feature post: http://inverted-audio.com/listen-back-to-a-kaleidoscopic-guest-mix-from-michele-mininni-on-newtype-rhythms/
This week's episode comes with an absolutely beaming mix from the likes of https://soundcloud.com/r-srecords very own https://soundcloud.com/michelemininni. Starting off on labels such as Curle and Optimo Trax, this Italian producer takes brightness and bends it towards something magnificently psychedelic; with a focus on creating enthusiasm through sonics. His latest release, "Rave Oscillations" on R&S does that in spades and it's an outright delight to listen to. Upon hearing it, we wondered if he could deliver something...
2017-06-111h 53Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBraden Currie and Jocelyn McCauleyONE STEP AHEAD: Visceral fat and its relationship to athletic performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – BRADEN CURRIE & JOCELYN MCCAULEY: Both Braden and Jocelyn stunned Taupo with wins at IM New Zealand this year beating Cam Brown and Meredith Kessler for their first IMNZ victories. Braden is one of New Zealand's most well-known multisport athletes, but his talent extends far beyond multisport. In this year alone he's raced to a 2nd place at Coast to Coast, won Red Bull Defiance, won IM New Zealand and most recently took out the short course win with his teammate Courtney Atkinson at the inaugural Bre...
2017-04-162h 15
Women UnscriptedWiSP IronWomen: S2E3 - Sara Gross, Alyssa Godesky, Hillary Biscay, Meredith Kessler, Marilyn Chychota, Mary Beth Ellis WiSP IronWomen kicks off the new year with a star-studded line-up of guests as Sara Gross welcomes her new co-host Alyssa Godesky. They are joined by Ironman champions and all-round inspirational women; Mary-Beth Ellis, Meredith Kessler, Hillary Biscay and Marilyn Chychota. Hear what motivates and activates these highly successful sportswomen and what they share with their athletes as they plan their year. For more global women’s sports coverage visit www.wispsports.com and join us on social media @WiSP Sports.
2017-01-0200 minFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDan WilsonIRONMAN TAUPO 70.3: Finish line interviews with Braden Currie and Meredith Kessler. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Mark Johnson is a sportswriter and sports photographer. He has covered cycling and endurance sports since the 1980s. His work often focuses on the business of pro cycling—a topic that frequently intersects with the sport's long history of doping. Spitting in the Soup: Inside the dirty game of doping in sports. ONE STEP AHEAD: Performance Enhancing Supplement: Potassium Magnesium Aspartate. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – DAN WILSON: Bevan talks to ex-ITU athlete, Australian Dan Wilson about his career to date and his move into the 70.3 ranks...
2016-12-182h 25
IMTalkIMTalk's 2016 Kona Super Special, Day 1 Meredith Kessler, Andi Boecherer, David McNamee, and Liz BlatchfordGo to www.imtalk.me for today's show notes.
2016-10-051h 14
FroKnowsPhoto Photography PodcastsGetty Sued for 1 Billion Dollars, $125,000 Of Nikon Gear and 10TB Hard Drives Are Here: RAWtalk 192Welcome back to another fun filled week of FroKnowsPhoto RAWtalk. This week we start of with my "whitewater rafting" photos that I discussed last week. We didn't have an official plug but we discussed Kessler Crane and RedRock Micro both who make awesome gear. Yup Getty is being sued for 1 Billion Dollars for allegedly selling a photographers work which was donated to the library of congress years ago. You can find all the Photo News stories starting at 21:38 . You will find stories on what Getty Photographers will be using at the Olympics, what $125,000 worth of Nikon...
2016-08-011h 22Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastProf Grant SchofieldONE STEP AHEAD: Aqua Alert. A new app to help track your water intake. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Stride rate for running. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - GRANT SCHOFIELD: Professor Grant Schofield is a respected PhD public health academic of 20 years. Dubbed 'The Fat Professor' he is at the forefront of challenging the widespread fat phobia that has pushed us to eat a diet full of processed, carb-laden food. In his latest book 'What The Fat? Sports Performance: Leaner, Fitter, Faster on Low-Carb Healthy Fat' Prof Grant focuses on the science and practice of low carb eating for peak athletic pe...
2015-12-061h 16Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMatt FitzgeraldONE STEP AHEAD: Quick and easy lunch and smoothie ideas. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Tapering - what it means leading into an event and why we do it. We also bring back Terenzo Bozzone and Meredith Kessler to talk about Ironman Taupo 70.3 and what they do in their taper phase leading into an event. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - MATT FITZGERALD: Matt Fitzgerald – writer/athlete/coach - is a prolific endurance author and frequent contributor to Ironman and Training Peaks. He talks to us about his most recent book 'How Bad Do You Want It - Mastering the Psychology of Mind ove...
2015-11-291h 27Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMeredith Kessler and Terenzo BozzoneONE STEP AHEAD: Fluoride. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: We hear what Meredith Kessler and Terenzo Bozzone do during their base training phase. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – MEREDITH KESSLER & TERENZO BOZZONE: This week Meredith and Terenzo tell us about their love affair with triathlon and Taupo. They talk about the upcoming Ironman 70.3 and Ironman races in Taupo and tell us what they love about long distance triathlon and what's so special about Taupo as a destination. THE BOGAN IN BOULDER: Our 'on the spot' roving reporter Carl Read (aka The Flying Mullet) gives us a weekly insight into life in Boulder. NEW...
2015-09-1353 minFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMeredith KesslerONE STEP AHEAD: LCHF tips for athletes leading into their race. (A change from the planned protein in sports drinks). HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - MEREDITH KESSLER: Last year Meredith was awarded the 'Tenacity Award' in Triathlete Magazine's Best of 2014 Awards and voted one of 'The Magnificent 7' – Top 7 Performances of 2014 by the 'firstoffthebike.com' team. She has completed a breath-taking 53 Ironmans and in the last few years has become the consistent winner at IMNZ. We are delighted to be able to bring you an interview with this amazing athlete. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: High Intensity Inter...
2015-02-091h 34Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMatt DixonIn One Step Ahead Mikki talks to us about anti-inflammatory foods. Our Hot Property Interview this week (Kona week) is with Exercise Physiologist, author and owner of Purple Patch Fitness, Matt Dixon. Matt coaches some of the big names who'll be battling it out for the world title in Kona including Gina Crawford, Tim Reed and Meredith Kessler. In our Workout of the Week we catch up with the race post Kona. In the Geek-Out we look at energy drinks and bring you a study which has analysed the positive and negative effects of energy dr...
2014-10-131h 19
Talking Triathlon#18 - The Big RingMacca and MG with a live studio audience present a podcast reviewing the latest racing from the Southern Hemisphere including IMNZ, Husky Long course, Challenge Philippines and Devonport Tri.
First up Ironman New Zealand taken out by Marko Albert with a cracking second place to legend Cam Brown and a solid third from MaccaX friend Terenzo Bozzone.
The guys discuss the DNF from ‘supermodel’ Bevan Docherty. The girls’ race was won in record time by Meredith Kessler. MG asks if this has motivated Macca….
Next up Husky Long Course i...
2014-03-031h 00Talking Triathlon#18 - The Big RingMacca and MG with a live studio audience present a podcast reviewing the latest racing from the Southern Hemisphere including IMNZ, Husky Long course, Challenge Philippines and Devonport Tri.
First up Ironman New Zealand taken out by Marko Albert with a cracking second place to legend Cam Brown and a solid third from MaccaX friend Terenzo Bozzone.
The guys discuss the DNF from ‘supermodel’ Bevan Docherty. The girls’ race was won in record time by Meredith Kessler. MG asks if this has motivated Macca….
Next up Husky Long Course i...
2014-03-031h 00
Talking Triathlon#7 - The Racers ReportMacca & MG go through all the biggest races just completed and coming up. Macca talks about his broken hand and how it effects his season.
Races Discussed:
Abu Dhabi
Alcatraz
Ironman New Zealand
Melborne Ironman
Los Cabos
Sounth Africa Ironman
Questions:
1 - What prep can an age grouper make to eliminate equipment failures come race day?
2 - How to stay mentally positive after big set backs?
3 - How do you feel about the torpedo mounted bottles in the aero bars?
4 - How do you manage hun...
2013-03-071h 02Talking Triathlon#7 - The Racers ReportMacca & MG go through all the biggest races just completed and coming up. Macca talks about his broken hand and how it effects his season.
Races Discussed:
Abu Dhabi
Alcatraz
Ironman New Zealand
Melborne Ironman
Los Cabos
Sounth Africa Ironman
Questions:
1 - What prep can an age grouper make to eliminate equipment failures come race day?
2 - How to stay mentally positive after big set backs?
3 - How do you feel about the torpedo mounted bottles in the aero bars?
4 - How do you manage hun...
2013-03-071h 02
Talking Triathlon#2 - F**K You Lance!Macca & MG go for it on today's latest topics covering all the upcoming races on the circuit and who all the top athletes to watch in 2013 will be. Pucon, Lance Armstrong, Auckland 70.3, Ironman New Zealand, Challenge Wanaka, Hawaii Ironman, Super Swimmers, Peeing on the bike, how to prepare for these early races, race tips, 3 questions from the audience. Allot of laughs! Honorable Mentions .... Terenzo Bozzone, Kelly Bozzone, Rich Roll, Bryan Rhodes, Bevan Docherty, Graham O'Grady, Paul Ambrose, Pucon, Auckland 70.3, Challenge Wanaka, Oscar Galindez, Luke McKenzie, Ben Hoffman, Cameron Brown, Tim Burkel, Tim Van Berkel, Joe Gambels, Luke Bell, James Hodge, Le...
2013-01-131h 07Talking Triathlon#2 - F**K You Lance!Macca & MG go for it on today's latest topics covering all the upcoming races on the circuit and who all the top athletes to watch in 2013 will be. Pucon, Lance Armstrong, Auckland 70.3, Ironman New Zealand, Challenge Wanaka, Hawaii Ironman, Super Swimmers, Peeing on the bike, how to prepare for these early races, race tips, 3 questions from the audience. Allot of laughs! Honorable Mentions .... Terenzo Bozzone, Kelly Bozzone, Rich Roll, Bryan Rhodes, Bevan Docherty, Graham O'Grady, Paul Ambrose, Pucon, Auckland 70.3, Challenge Wanaka, Oscar Galindez, Luke McKenzie, Ben Hoffman, Cameron Brown, Tim Burkel, Tim Van Berkel, Joe Gambels, Luke Bell, James Hodge, Le...
2013-01-131h 07
The Big Shed PodcastSherri WoodâPassage Quilts(Producer: Allyn Meredith) I interviewed Sherri Wood for my thesis project about the creative re-use of items that would otherwise be trashed, such as the material that Sherri works with from deceased persons clothing for the making of quilts. For my purposes, this interview clearly illustrated the inherent power that is within the used cloth. In fact, the most vulnerable areasâthe worn and at times patched placesâbecome the most provocative during the making and in the final product of the passage quilts. As the material is handled and stitched by the deceased membersâ loved ones, the makers are abl...
2005-09-1410 minIndieFeed: Big Shed Audio DocumentariesSherri WoodâPassage Quilts(Producer: Allyn Meredith) I interviewed Sherri Wood for my thesis project about the creative re-use of items that would otherwise be trashed, such as the material that Sherri works with from deceased persons clothing for the making of quilts. For my purposes, this interview clearly illustrated the inherent power that is within the used cloth. In fact, the most vulnerable areasâthe worn and at times patched placesâbecome the most provocative during the making and in the final product of the passage quilts. As the material is handled and stitched by the deceased membersâ loved ones, the makers are abl...
2005-09-1410 min