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The Skating SessionGrand Prix Final Event Review [Part 2] - Ice Dance Deeper Dive & WomenWatch on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/145468805(No YouTube this week, they don't want us showing elements!)Tony and Thomas complete recapping the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan. As seems to be requested most heavily, we do a deeper dive into the dance event and compare the elements of the top teams against the all-but-forgotten about GOE scoring rubric. We share our opinions of the results between the top two and the heated battle for the bronze medal, and then briefly recap the women's competition. Enjoy!
2025-12-091h 39
The Skating SessionGrand Prix Final Event Review [Part 1]Tony and Thomas are back with their first of two videos recapping the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan. 30 years of this event, and it's the last time contenders from both Europeans and Four Continents nations will face off against each other before the Olympic Games. This first video focuses on the pairs and mens competitions, with a brief look at ice dance. Tomorrow, we will deep-dive the dance event and also review the women's competition. Enjoy!
2025-12-081h 21
The Skating SessionQuestion & Answer Week; Reaction to Ice Dance Judging VideoTony and Thomas are back on this “off week” in preparation for the Grand Prix Final. We have some updates on the response from our Finlandia judging video, including reactions around the Internet and through the ISU as well as a current competitor writing to us about all of it. We also opened up the forum this week to ask questions that you would like us to answer and discuss. Enjoy! Link to YouTube videos of edges: The Four Figure Skating TurnsThomas’ “Technical Panel” Youtube videos: @thetechnical panelOlympic qu...
2025-12-011h 36
The Skating SessionGrand Prix #6 - Finlandia Trophy Competition ReviewTony and Thomas are back after the SOS ice dance judging rant yesterday with a full review of the sixth and final Grand Prix regular season stop, Finlandia Trophy. Were there more ice dance shenanigans in the free dance? What was the fallout of the scoring yesterday? As always, a review of all four disciplines plus mention of who we will see in two weeks at the Grand Prix Final. Hopefully by then, Tony's voice and his health will be back to normal. Enjoy!
2025-11-232h 07
The Skating SessionSOS Ice Dance Judging - Special Episode on Finlandia Trophy Rhythm Dance & ReactionYou know something is up when we break our normal upload schedule to bring you a special episode on the ice dance technical panel calling that ramped up last week at Skate America and has continued this week at Finlandia Trophy. Shawn Rettstatt, head of the ice dance technical committee, is the technical controller in both events. Although not the be-all end-all of the scores, we discuss some of the element calls we saw in the rhythm dance today. And for the millionth time, we beg for the complete overhaul the discipline needs.See it on Youtube...
2025-11-2126 min
The Skating SessionGrand Prix #5 - Skate America Competition ReviewTony reports in from Lake Placid while Thomas breaks things down from home as they dissect Skate America from every angle, from NBC’s Chock/Bates-centric coverage and slow-twizzle discourse to the tech panel’s quad Lutz calls on Kevin Aymoz and Shoma Uno, Jason Brown’s Riverdance short, and the judging trends shaping the men’s field. They dig into standout dance performances from the Browns and Lajoie/Lagha, analyze the error-streaked Men's event, and have a heartfelt moment talking about fan favorite Wakaba Higuchi.
2025-11-171h 38
The Skating SessionGrand Prix #4 - NHK Trophy Competition ReviewTony and Thomas are moving right along with the Grand Prix series, this week with stop number four in Osaka, Japan for the NHK Trophy. A lengthy discussion about the dance event and the return of the Shibutanis keeps us over two hours! As always, we also highlight the pairs, mens, and women's competitions and share some of our favorite moments of the week. Enjoy, and please remember to subscribe and like!
2025-11-092h 08
The Anton Savage ShowLonely Planet’s Tony Wheeler on travelling Algeria, Nepal, and moreSix months ago, Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, joined Anton to talk about all things Lonely Planet just prior to him jetting off around the world. Tony took a call from Anton to chat about the exotic places he’s been since then.
2025-11-0810 min
The Skating SessionGrand Prix #3 - Skate Canada Competition ReviewTony and Thomas are back with Skate Canada highlights and opinions. After last week's overall negative vibe to our review, we tried to keep all of the specific poor technical panel calls out of the conversation except for mentioning how even the ISU appointed commentator was getting fed up with it during the short programs! Included, as always, are reviews for all events: the pairs, women, men, and ice dance. Enjoy!
2025-11-032h 22
The Skating SessionGrand Prix #2 - Cup of China Competition ReviewTony and Thomas stayed up all night both nights watching the Cup of China the second Grand Prix event of the season. For an underwhelming competition, we still managed over 2 hours of insights and opinions! Included are all four disciplines, the questionable call that kept Sui & Han on the podium in the pairs event, the technical panels and judges in the singles' events being in a different reality, Chock & Bates season debut, and plenty of other program details and protocol analysis.Includes Chock & Bates, Zingas & Kolesnik, Lopareva & Brissaud, Smart & Dieck, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, Rinka Watanabe, Anastasiia...
2025-10-262h 18
The Skating SessionGrand Prix #1 - Grand Prix de France Competition ReviewTony and Thomas are fresh off watching all of the first Grand Prix of the season in France. Fresh faces, judging controversies, and new programs are all here and it must mean skating season is in full-force! We dive into ice dance first, highlighting Fournier-Beaudry & Cizeron's win and the decline of Guignard & Fabbri with our own views and thoughts moving forward in the Olympic season. We also go over the womens, pairs, and mens competitions discussing the top skaters and some of our favorite moments. Includes Fournier-Beaudry & Cizeron, Fear & Gibson, Reed & Ambrulevicius, Guignard & Fabbri, Davis & Smolkin, Ami...
2025-10-192h 07
The Skating SessionOlympic Qualifier Skate to Milano Day 3 Men's Final & Event Wrap-UpTony and Thomas close out Skate to Milano with a full men’s free skate breakdown and an event‑wide wrap up. It is a rollercoaster of clean skates, near misses, and razor‑thin margins, all in a field so deep that great performances still fell short of Olympic tickets.Zooming out, Tony and Thomas sketch the early Olympic medal picture for the men, what this qualifier signals about PCS trends, and how quotas, citizenship clocks, and the placement of the team event could reshape the final lineup. There are throwbacks to 90s and 2000s coverage, notes on how...
2025-09-2554 min
The Skating SessionOlympic Qualifier Skate to Milano Day 3 Ice Dance Deep-Dive & ReviewTony and Thomas unpack the free dance finale of the Skate to Milano Olympic Qualifier in Beijing. They walk through the judging reviews, the long waits for numbers, and the score inputs that shifted on screen while the panel finalized calls, then explain how four Olympic ice dance spots were allocated in a field separated by tenths.The leaders get a clear read: Lithuania’s Reed and Ambrulevicius win with crowd energy and big highlights, Australia’s Harris and Chan deliver a cohesive Clair de Lune that holds up on construction, Spain’s new duo skate clean enough...
2025-09-2354 min
The Skating SessionOlympic Qualifier Skate to Milano Day 2 HighlightsTony and Thomas break down Day 2 of the Skate to Milano Olympic Qualifier in Beijing. First look at the men’s short program: what Petr Gumennik showed in form and scoring as a neutral athlete, where Donovan Carrillo sits after a crowd‑pleasing skate, and why a six‑point logjam from fourth through eleventh sets up chaos for the free skate. Surprises from Monaco, Ukraine, Germany, and Chinese Taipei, plus a quick audit of under‑rotations, spin calls, and PCS intent versus outcome.Pairs and women are settled. The alternates, the citizenship caveats, and what these results mean for...
2025-09-221h 06
The Skating SessionOlympic Qualifier Skate to Milano Day 1 HighlightsTony and Thomas recap Day 1 of the Skate to Milano Olympic Qualification Event from Beijing: the rhythm dance, pairs short, and women’s short, then tee up the men. They explain how a standalone qualifier reshapes strategy, who gained real Olympic leverage, and where citizenship clocks may keep doors open a little longer.Ice dance gets a full read: four spots in play, why the PCS/ordinal spread looked chaotic, how the 1990s brief drifted into remix fatigue, and the DDR‑themed program that actually nailed the assignment. Pairs are assessed on risk vs. reliability, fundamentals, a Fren...
2025-09-221h 38
The Skating Session2026 Season Program Announcements & DiscussionTony and Thomas are back with another episode of The Skating Session! We highlight many of the new program announcements, especially from team Japan after debuting short programs at Dreams on Ice. Bradie Tennell, Amber Glenn, Kevin Aymoz, Daniel Grassl, Jimmy Ma, Conti & Macii and Chock & Bates are among the many skaters discussed. We also have highly differing opinions (a rarity!) on some of these program choices. Enjoy!
2025-07-201h 13
The Skating SessionOff-Season News (ISU Logo, USFS Rules, TES Minimums, Skater Updates)Season 2 Premiere! New ISU Logo, Vision 2030, Tech Panel Drama & Offseason ChaosIn honor of following the ISU calendar of events and July 1 being the start of the new season, Tony and Thomas bring to you The Skating Session Season 2 premiere! We discuss the last month of updates in the figure skating world - from the unveiling of the new ISU logo to the 'Extraordinary' Congress, the USFS 'Shibutani Rule' update, the TES score minimums, comeback, injury, and retirement news, jump upgrades, coaching changes - it's all here! Amber Glenn's Today Show interview can be found...
2025-07-191h 18
The Anton Savage ShowLonely Planet co-founder Tony WheelerTony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, is one of the most influential figures in modern travel, with his work inspiring generations of travellers and reshaping how we explore the world. He joins Anton to talk about his life's work and the enduring legacy of Lonely Planet.
2025-06-2212 min
The Skating SessionS1E12 - 2025 Grand Prix Assignments! Pairs & Dance DiscussionIn Episode 12 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu continue their analysis of the 2025–2026 Grand Prix assignments, this time focusing on pairs and ice dance. They examine the impact of high-profile comebacks from Olympic champions Sui & Han, as well as the Shibutanis and Fournier-Beaudry & Cizeron, and what those returns mean for the current competitive hierarchy.They walk through each Grand Prix event, noting how assignments reflect federation strategy, Olympic positioning, and emerging rivalries. The discussion covers everything from internal national battles in the U.S. and Canada to the evolving dance field now disrupted by re...
2025-06-0757 min
The Skating SessionS1E11 - 2025-26 Grand Prix Assignments! Men & Women DiscussionIn Episode 11 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu dive deep into the 2025–2026 Grand Prix assignments for men and women. They walk through the ISU grids event by event, analyzing key matchups, surprise omissions, and the stakes for Olympic qualification. From comeback skaters like Sui and Han to high-stakes U.S. men's rivalries and the crowded Japanese women's field, they break down what to expect across each Grand Prix stop.They explore the implications of the ISU's assignment rules, the strategic use of TBD slots, and how federations may be angling for second spots or ho...
2025-06-0755 min
The Skating SessionS1E10 - 2026 World Championships TicketPortal Experience (UHG!)In Episode 10 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu share their chaotic experience securing tickets to the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague. From middle-of-the-night login attempts and error messages to frantic screen refreshes and surprise Apple Pay saves, they walk through the highs and lows of navigating Ticketportal.This special episode is a candid look at what it's like to be a hardcore figure skating fan, from strategizing ticket sections to deciphering buggy interfaces and reflecting on how ticketing compares to previous events like Boston Worlds. It's an honest, behind-the-scenes perspective on the dedication...
2025-06-0725 min
The Skating SessionS1E9 - Rhythm Dance '26 Rules & Music Ideas, Sui & Han Return!In Episode 9 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu explore the new rhythm dance requirements for the 2026 Olympic season, centered on a '90s dance party' theme. They break down the removal of compulsory patterns for seniors, the shift toward vibes-based judging, and the implications for technical merit in ice dance. They discuss the allowance of AI-generated music and debate whether it undermines the intent of the theme.The episode opens with major news about a likely comeback from Olympic champions Sui and Han. Tony and Thomas discuss what their return would mean for Olympic...
2025-06-071h 11
The Skating SessionS1E8 - Russian Olympic Neutral Athlete Selection, Olympic Qualifying CompetitionIn Episode 8 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu unpack the announcement of eligible neutral athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with a focus on Russian and Belarusian figure skaters who cleared the IOC screening process. They explore what the absence of Russian pairs and ice dance teams means for Olympic qualification, assess the chances of approved skaters like Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik, and explain how this impacts the final Olympic spots across disciplines.The episode covers the broader implications for competitive fairness, fan reactions, and political dynamics in the sport. Tony and Thomas also...
2025-06-071h 25
The Skating SessionS1E7 - Ice Dance Comebacks! Shibutanis Return, Fournier-Beaudry & Cizeron Team Up!In Episode 7 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu dive into the shock return of Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani, who have announced a comeback after seven years away from competition. They break down the potential impact on the domestic and international ice dance field, evaluate the strengths and challenges of returning elite athletes, and discuss what this means for Olympic selection.The episode also explores the return of Guillaume Cizeron with new partner Laurence Fournier-Beaudry, historical comebacks in ice dance, and what recent changes in choreography, scoring, and judging trends signal for...
2025-06-071h 34
The Skating SessionS1E6 - 2025 World Team Trophy Day 3 Recap (Pairs Free, Women Free, Event Closing Thoughts)In Episode 6 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu wrap up their coverage of the 2025 World Team Trophy and reflect on the conclusion of the figure skating season. They offer insight on the final day’s events, including the women's free skate and the pairs free skate, and evaluate standout moments, scoring controversies, and the impact of skater fatigue.They discuss team strategies, Olympic implications, and program trends across the field, while maintaining their usual balance of technical analysis and sharp commentary. Tony & Thomas also preview off-season plans for the channel, including historical video uploads, te...
2025-06-071h 19
The Skating SessionS1E5 - 2025 World Team Trophy Day 2 Recap (Pairs Short, Free Dance, Men Free)In Episode 5 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu recap Day Two of the 2025 World Team Trophy, featuring the pairs short program, free dance, and men’s free skate. They reflect on standout performances, surprising scores, and the overall energy of the event as the season winds down.The episode covers athlete fatigue, evolving team dynamics, and the ebb and flow of program quality across disciplines. With their usual insight and humor, the hosts explore what Day Two reveals about where the sport stands and where it's headed.Expect rulebook nerdiness, behind-the-scenes commentary, an...
2025-06-071h 43
The Skating SessionS1E4 - 2025 World Team Trophy Day 1 Recap (Rhythm Dance, Men Short, Women Short)In Episode 4 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu dive into Day One of the 2025 World Team Trophy in Japan. They explore highlights, unexpected performances, and intriguing storylines emerging as top skaters like Jason Brown, Ilia Malinin, Kaori Sakamoto, and new world champion Alysa Liu take to the ice. They discuss the atmosphere of the competition, evaluate standout moments and technical decisions, and provide sharp analysis of scoring trends and judges' calls.Expect rulebook nerdiness, behind-the-scenes commentary, and sharp, unapologetic takes on the state of the sport.
2025-06-071h 42
The Skating SessionS1E3 - 2025 World Championships Recap - Mens Event; Rule Change DiscussionsIn the final episode of The Skating Session's 2025 Worlds trilogy, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu break down the men's competition and then launch into a comprehensive discussion on what figure skating needs to fix—structurally, competitively, and aesthetically. From Ilia Malinin’s dominance and artistry gap to the rise of Mikhail Shaidorov, Yuma Kagiyama’s generational brilliance, and the redemption of Kevin Aymoz, this is an unfiltered analysis of every standout (and shortfall).Then the second half of the episode shifts: GOE inflation, flawed choreographic elements, why the “Q” call is "not real," what to do with death spir...
2025-06-072h 21
The Skating SessionS1E2 - 2025 World Championships Recap - Pairs & Ice Dance EventsIn Episode 2 of The Skating Session, Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu take a comprehensive look at the pairs and ice dance events at the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships. They unpack the medal races, choreographic trends, and evolving judging standards, offering sharp, rule-informed commentary on everything from Miura/Kihara’s controversial win and Hase/Volodin’s rising dominance to the emotional impact of Smart/Díaz and the choreographic excellence of Turkkila/Versluis. For ice dance, Tony and Thomas critique the effect of choreographic elements, the rhythm dance rule changes, and what they see as declining clarity in compe...
2025-06-071h 19
The Skating SessionS1E1 - 2025 World Championships Recap - Women's Event, Boston & OrganizationIn the debut episode of The Skating Session, hosts Tony Wheeler and Thomas Vu—Millennial superfans of the sport since the '90s—break down their experience attending the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Boston. They discuss the event’s logistics, fan engagement, organizational highs and lows, and innovative changes to presentation and format. Then, they dive into the women’s competition: performances, programs, rule changes, judging, and standout skaters like Alysa Liu, Kaori Sakamoto, Amber Glenn, and Wakaba Higuchi. Expect rulebook nerdiness, behind-the-scenes commentary, and sharp, unapologetic takes on the state of the sport.
2025-06-0758 min
Podcast My BusinessFather and Sons relationships are hard but worth it.Tyrone Wheeler, a coach from the UK, discusses his passionproject of helping men, particularly dads, improve their relationships with their own fathers. Men can make it hard on themselves with maculine roles feeling love and affection. This has to stop.Tyrone shares his personal journey of reconnecting with hisbiological father after 35 years, which led him to help others overcome the challenges he faced, such as confidence issues and self-doubt. He emphasises the importance of being open to emotions and sharing them with one's children. Tyrone's coaching business aims to supportdads in healing their...
2025-03-0311 min
UnpluggedThe Hurricane Helene Tapes: Tony WheelerInstallment three of our Hurricane Helene series. Joining us for this episode is System Operations Manager, Tony Wheeler.
2025-01-1614 min
Secret LeadersThe Man Who Made $115M by travelling The World - Tony Wheeler, Lonely PlanetImagine traveling the world with nothing but a backpack, turning your passion for discovery into a business empire, and selling it for $115 million. That’s exactly what Tony Wheeler, co-founder of Lonely Planet, did. In this captivating interview, Tony shares how he and his wife Maureen went from writing travel guides on kitchen tables to creating one of the most iconic travel brands in history. If you love stories of adventure, entrepreneurship, and the bold steps it takes to follow your passion, this is a must-watch.________________Sign up to Wise...
2024-10-0859 min
It's the Greatest Show, Man!BONUS: We React to Merrily We Roll Along at the Tony AwardsWe reacted to how Merrily did at the 2024 Tony Awards! (Let us know if we should have a watch party for the Merrily proshoot. Eeeeeee!)Follow us on social media! @greatestshowpodInstagramTwitterYouTubePatrick Duffy, Music Extraordinaire:patrickduffymusic.comInstagramYouTube
2024-09-2009 min
Inspired By with Isabella TaylorInspired By Tony Wheeler - Co-Founder of Lonely Planet travel guidesInspired By Tony Wheeler AO, Co-Founder of Lonely Planet travel guides. Long before Google… Tony and Maureen Wheeler enjoyed extensive travel together from the early 1970’s on. People would ask them of their experiences and there was very little available in the way of comprehensive travel guides. They began to fill an unrecognized market by writing their first travel guide and going on to establish Lonely Planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-08-3025 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowDon Tony And Kevin Castle Show 5/13/24The DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW streams LIVE every MONDAY NIGHT at 11:15PM after WWE RAW on DTKCDiscord.com! Enjoy this episode, recorded 5/13/24. Check out the synopsis below for the topics discussed. WWE RAW 5/13/24 RECAP AND REVIEW (FROM GREENVILLE, SC): Drew McIntyre plants WHC seeds for The Castle.. Awesome Truth have new Number One Contenders for Tag Titles.. Judgement Day warms up to Carlito?.. KOR/QOR Quarterfinals: Jey Uso vs Ilja Dragunov, Gunther vs Kofi Kingston, Shayna Baszler vs Iyo Sky, Lyra Valkyria vs Zoey Stark.. Lillian Garcia appears and more WITH THE LATEST ROMAN REIGNS/SOLO SIKOA TWIST...
2024-05-142h 38
The World Awaits: travel tales to inspire your wanderlustEP 30 Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler reveals how he travels & the best car-free townsTony Wheeler is one of the most recognisable names in travel, and anyone who’s ever used a Lonely Planet guidebook will have read the story on the last page about how he and his wife Maureen wrote and published their first guidebook, Across Asia on the Cheap, on their kitchen table in 1973, finally selling the Lonely Planet behemoth in 2011. He talks about counting countries, flying with carry-on only, his favourite country and the art of travel, tonywheeler.com.au Also, do North Americans have the world’s friendliest accents? And the world’s best car-free cities.Th...
2024-02-2647 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 1/6/2024The Don Tony Show, hosted by Don Tony (recorded 1/6/24). Some Topics Discussed: RIC FLAIR AEW DEBUT / CM PUNK FIRED / SHAYNA WAYNE / AEW DEVIL BUILD / CONTINENTAL CLASSIC: Are any or all responsible for AEW ratings decline the last few months? DT has the answer and it will surprise you including a fascinating tidbit about Ric Flair/AEW Ratings. RIGHT CALL BY WWE: ROMAN REIGNS to defend Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in a FATAL 4-WAY at ROYAL RUMBLE. The media though immediately baits fans to believe Reigns has a strong chance of losing the Title at the Royal Rumble LIV MORGAN ARREST...
2024-01-062h 06
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 12/30/2023The Don Tony Show, hosted by Don Tony (recorded 12/30/23). Some Topics Discussed: DON TONY AND KEVIN CASTLE SHOW returns to Monday nights beginning January 29, 2024. Time to take back the crown! 👑 CHRIS JERICHO ACCUSED OF ASSAULT: Don Tony addresses assault accusations made against Chris Jericho by the media. One journalist went as far to compare Chris Jericho to Harvey Weinstein. WTF AEW: WORLD'S END / WWE RAW: DAY ONE / NXT: NEW YEAR'S EVIL PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS TRIPLE H teases huge return at WWE RAW: DAY ONE. Who will it be? (pics) MERCEDES MONE' AND WWE begin discussions about a WWE return but there's a p...
2023-12-302h 14
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 11/18/23The Don Tony Show, hosted by Don Tony (recorded 11/18/23). Some Topics Discussed: WWE SMACKDOWN 11/17/23 Recap and Review Plus: Becky Lynch added to WarGames: Logical? Asuka officially added to Damage CTRL (for now); Santos Escobar cooks Rey Mysterio and LWO; Cody Rhodes appears; A bad Knight for Jimmy Uso; Solo Sikoa's time is now and U Can't See John Cena; B-Fab joining Street Profits? Brawling Brutes split coming? Dragon Lee vs Axion banger; Road Dogg commentates & more AEW FULL GEAR 2023 Predictions Plus: The Devil and 'Major' AEW signing reveal, will Will (Ospreay) sign the deal? ROH Faction? World Title swerve? And...
2023-11-172h 30
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Sit-Down with Don Tony 10/29/23The Sit-Down with Don Tony (10/29/23) hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: Was Tribal Court the turning point of The Bloodline storyline going stagnant? Will Seth Rollins join Cody Rhodes, Sami Zayn & Jey Uso to battle Judgement Day/Bloodline alliance for War Games at Survivor Series? DT discusses several directions Drew McIntyre can turn leading into Survivor Series Making sense of why Cody Rhodes is perceived so different in WWE compared to AEW CM Punk? Adam Cole? Jack Perry? Who will be revealed as 'The Devil' who attacked Jay White? And how are the fans supposed to react to the...
2023-10-301h 30
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 10/21/23The Don Tony Show, hosted by Don Tony (recorded 10/21/23). Some Topics Discussed: WWE SMACKDOWN 10/20/23 results plus: ROMAN REIGNS vs LA KNIGHT build continues; BIANCA BELAIR returns; JEY trolls JIMMY; LOGAN PAUL calls out REY MYSTERIO; IYO Sky battles CHARLOTTE FLAIR; Tension in the air between NICK ALDIS & ADAM PEARCE and more HUGE NAME not named CM PUNK returning at WWE SURVIVOR SERIES TEAM RAW w/ADAM PEARCE vs TEAM SMACKDOWN w/NICK ALDIS complete with SAMI ZAYN/KEVIN OWENS confrontation at SURVIVOR SERIES? RANDY ORTON/WWE return imminent, DT discusses rumored plans and return date Several WWE CHAMPIONS and TOP S...
2023-10-212h 24
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 10/14/23: Mohammad Hassan vs MJFThe Don Tony Show (10/7/23), hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: NXT vs AEW DYNAMITE: TUESDAY NIGHT WAR 10/10/23 results, complete ratings viewership breakdown and overall thoughts on both shows NICK ALDIS debuts as SmackDown GM; ADAM PEARCE announced as Raw GM' KEVIN OWENS 'traded' to SmackDown: Right move? WWE SMACKDOWN 10/13/23 results plus: WRESTLEMANIA 40 Teasers: ROMAN REIGNS/CODY RHODES, JEY USO/JIMMY USO, AND JADE CARGILL/CHARLOTTE FLAIR FACE TO FACE; ROMAN REIGNS vs LA KNIGHT set for CROWN JEWEL; PRETTY DEADLY returns; TRIPLE H major announcement; CARLITO laid out by STREET PROFITS & more TONY KHAN' latest vulgar tirades on social...
2023-10-142h 12
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 10/7/23The Don Tony Show (10/7/23), hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: WWE loads up 10/10/23 NXT with UNDERTAKER, JOHN CENA, CODY RHODES, ASUKA, PAUL HEYMAN, BECKY LYNCH & JUDGEMENT DAY. AEW vs NXT go head-to-head 10/10/23 for ratings supremacy. DT discusses how current negotiations for a new RAW/NXT TV deal play into WWE loading up Tuesday's NXT AEW Rating drops for Adam Copeland Dynamite debut (800K). Did a DVR issue really lead to a substantial viewership drop? DT did the research and has the answers Ratings Report: AEW Dynamite 10/4/23 (Adam Copeland Dynamite Debut) & NXT 10/3/23 (Dominik Mysterio regains NA Championship) Betting odds for...
2023-10-072h 39
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Sit-Down with Don Tony 8/20/23The Sit-Down with Don Tony (8/20/23) hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: Addressing reports that many within AEW believe Edge could join All Elite Wrestling Roman Reigns vs Jimmy Uso vs Jey Uso vs Solo Sikoa at Survivor Series? Cash Wheeler arrest: Operator of other vehicle who contacted Police may have instigated the road rage incident Despite the historic All In event at Wembley and All Out PPV coming up; the media hate towards CM Punk grows What if The Undertaker, Paul Bearer and Mankind characters debuted in 2023? Better wrestler: Kurt Angle or Chris Benoit? Bayley or Sasha Banks? Thoughts...
2023-08-211h 48
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 8/19/23: The Mission EndsThe Don Tony Show (8/19/23), hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: Edge to retire after 25 Years with WWE? DT shares Edge' full speech (audio/video) to the Toronto crowd addressing his wrestling future WWE SmackDown 8/18/23 recap and review: Edge 25 Year WWE Celebration; Edge/Sheamus; LA Knight vs Austin Theory; Damage Ctrl takes out Bianca Belair; Shotzi MIA again; Street Profits dominate; Paul Heyman discusses future of The Bloodline Kevin Owens returns to the ring, wrestles SmackDown Dark Match Cash Wheeler arrested for aggravated assault involving a firearm during a road rage incident. Don Tony shares the FL Court arraignment audio...
2023-08-191h 50
The Wheeler CentreIntroducing Spring Fling: Above and Beyond (Oct 2-14)Hear from our Head of Programming, Veronica Sullivan, as she reflects on last year’s successful Spring Fling, and shares what’s in store for audiences this year. In 2023 the Wheeler Centre’s Spring Fling is going Above and Beyond: looking further, delving deeper, and asking bigger questions with outstanding thinkers who are reshaping our world and envisioning extraordinary futures. Across 24 captivating events from 2 to 14 October, hear from international guests Hernan Diaz (Trust), musician and artist Lonnie Holley, Rebecca Makkai (I Have Some Questions for You), Caroline O’Donoghue (The Rachel Project and host of the hit...
2023-08-1805 min
MannAHelpless without GodIt would be nice to be a super hero and get yourself out of crazy situations, but we are human! God is always ready to save His children when we are helpless. Let’s dive into Psalm 34:6 and find out how he rescues the helpless.
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2023-06-2610 minMannAAre you Lying or Telling the Truth?Wealth isn’t everything if you don’t have your integrity in place. You may not have everything, but deceit is the wrong way to get it. Proverbs 19:1
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2023-06-1911 minMannADeception or Truth?Many are being deceived to turn away from the truth by people who don’t care about your well-being. They choose to feed you lies and and not the Gospel truth. Paul tells us what the Holy Spirit reveals about the last day deceivers. 1 Timothy 4:1-2 (TPT)
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2023-06-0514 minMannAWho’s your Daddy?What an honor it is to call God, Father. There are so many benefits to being adopted by Him after accepting His son Jesus into our hearts. Romans 8:14-15 helps us understand a difference between slavery and adoption.
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2023-05-2910 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 5/20/23The Don Tony Show (5/20/23), hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: WWE vacates Women's Tag Team Championships due to Liv Morgan injury; Four-Way Match during 5/29/23 Raw to determine new Champions; Raquel Rodriguez' Tag Team Partner revealed WWE SmackDown 5/19/23 recap and review: Usos continue to piss of Roman Reigns; Pretty Deadly get pretty impressive win; LA Knight/Rick Boogs tag team was a nothing burger; Karrion Kross pulls another tarot card; AJ Styles on Grayson Waller Effect; LWO finally get a high profile victory and more WWE SmackDown 5/26/23 full preview (non-spoiler) Is Drew McIntyre the next to 'make a deal' with...
2023-05-201h 37MannAInsulted and BlessedIt is a honorable thing to represent the Kingdom of God! Even more, Peter tells us that when we are insulted for Christ’s sake, we are blessed.
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2023-05-1512 minMannAWhat are you giving to God?Our attitude should always be gratitude. We can encourage others by giving God the praise he deserves. Psalm 34:1 shows us that commitment to praise is a good way to devote yourself to God.
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2023-05-0811 minMannAEither you is or You AIN’TThere is a difference between walking in God’s light and walking in darkness. 1 John 1:5-6 helps us understand that it is important to practice truth.
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2023-05-0111 minMannAGOD is with YOU!Jake, from State Farm, isn’t the only one that’s there for you. God’s presence is omnipresent and he promises to be with you every step of the way! Joshua 1:9 (CSB)
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2023-04-2410 minMannADon’t take Candy from StrangersThe enemy would love to lure us in with deception. Paul instructs Timothy and the Christian world how to conduct ourselves when approached by false teachers. 2 Timothy 2:16 (CSB)
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2023-04-1712 minMannAJoy is a sign of MaturityJoy is a gift given by God. Maturity is a development of joy and is a sign that you have submitted your ways to the Spirit of God and have let the Lord be your everything in every situation.
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2023-04-1010 minMannAGood Pile, Bad PileWe make choices everyday of our lives. It is often heard that the “choice is yours.” When it comes to spiritual health, Christians must learn to decide what is good for their life and what’s bad and follow through on that decision with the leading of God’s Spirit.
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2023-03-2711 minMannAInquire, Receive then ServeWhen our hearts are routed to God, we can receive some immediate results when we ask Him. Luke 4:38-39
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2023-03-2017 minMannASurrounded, but ConfidentWe are often faced with trouble, War even, but we can be confident in God’s sovereign power to always activate on our behalf. The King David brings this into perspective in Psalm 27:3.
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2023-03-1312 minMannADressed for the Quest---
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2023-03-0613 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 3/4/23: Sonya Arrest, Bloodline Distress, Goldberg Career Soon To DivestThe Don Tony Show (3/4/23), hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: Full story on Sonya DeVille arrest for gun possession in NJ with an out of state permit, the Graves Act, interesting tidbit about the arrest no one has mentioned and why the charges will likely be dropped or reduced to a ticket and fine Undertaker and Kevin Nash get savage towards AEW wrestler and comparisons to epic WrestleMania moment Truth Serum: MLW Underground takes 50% ratings drop, episodes on Reelz ending in Mid-April, MLW advertising during On Patrol LIve pulled and deadline for Court Case appeal expires this week Goldberg...
2023-03-041h 49MannAStruggles before RewardRewards don’t come without a little struggle. Many want the kingdom, but don’t want to put up a fight. Acts 14:21-22 helps Christians understand there are hardships before entering the Kingdom of God.
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2023-02-2713 minMannAWhat’s that in your Hand?We often overlook the gifts God has already placed in our possession to conquer our enemies, gain victories and walk in Power. Exodus 4:1-2 shows us how to take notice of those gifts.
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2023-02-1314 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 2/11/23: Airplane Mode Or Truth Juice For Uce?The Don Tony Show (2/11/23), hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed Magic Mike XXXXL starring Otis? Dominik Mysterio in The Warriors? WWE bringing back Movie Parodies for WrestleMania 39! Share your WWE Movie Parody ideas with DT! From Pulp Fiction to Basic Instinct: DT looks back at every WWE Hollywood Movie Parody from WrestleMania 21. Which was your favorite? (pics) WWE SmackDown results (2/10/23): Jey Uso and Ronda Rousey return.. Usos retain SmackDown Tag Team Titles.. Gunther gets a new Number 1 contender for US Title. WWE bringing back Hollywood Movie Parodies for WrestleMania 39 Funny Tidbit about 'Vince McMahon To Make $2.5 Billion from a...
2023-02-111h 35MannAJust AskPersistently asking God for something is placing continued trust in His ability to answer all your questions. Luke 11:9 (CSB)
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2023-02-0628 min
MannAPurposeYou can easily begin your purpose with Ephesians 1:4 (CSB) You are destined to do great things for God.
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2023-02-0525 minMannAListen, Watch and WaitThe process of seeking wisdom from God is more simple than we think. It's all wrapped up in Proverbs 8:34-35. Listen in and find out how to make yourself available to receive wisdom from the Father.
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2023-01-3018 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowWWE Royal Rumble 2023 Predictions/The Don Tony Show 1/27/23The Don Tony Show + WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Predictions, hosted by Don Tony Some Topics Discussed: WWE Royal Rumble 2023 Preview & Predictions: Final night for Sami Zayn in the Bloodline (with a twist)? Several NXT stars and 'outside' surprises rumored for Royal Rumble matches Island Of Irrelevancy: Nikki Bella w/Brie picks a stupid fight with WWE over Raw 30th Anniversary Show Two Must See/Hear Interviews: Ryan Satin w/Bray Wyatt and Ariel Helwani w/Sami Zayn WWE SmackDown Results (1/27/23) and early preview (2/3/23): Women's Title Match & Tag Team Tournament Finals Reason why WWE replaced Sheamus/Drew McIntyre with Braun Strowman & Ricochet...
2023-01-281h 46MannAFirst Things FirstWorrying doesn’t add extra time to your life. God will take care of your tomorrow. Matthew 6:33 (CSB)
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2023-01-2318 minMannAThe Early Bird gets the WormThere is a way to escape the noise and walk into your position of power in God. Mark 1:35 (CSB)
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2023-01-1616 minMannAIntroductionDepending on God’s provision for your Next.
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2023-01-0900 min
Don Tony And Kevin Castle ShowThe Don Tony Show 12/31/22The Don Tony Show (12/31/22), hosted by Don Tony. Enjoy and Happy New Year! Some Topics Discussed: Don West passes away at 59 after battling brain cancer 🙏 Exclusive: Triple H finalizing AAA & WWE working relationship that will begin at or shortly after Royal Rumble? Uncle Howdy gets a new wrestling mask: Is it Bo Dallas? Or is it former ROH star Vincent? Bray Wyatt injury update; will 'face' LA Knight at the Royal Rumble in a 'Pitch Black Match'' WWE SmackDown 12/30/22 results: John Cena & Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn.. Charlotte Flair wins SmackDown Women's Title; Drew McIntyre returns; Uncle Howdy atta...
2022-12-311h 22
Episode #85 'We Talk Real Estate' every week, discussing the challenges of buying and selling."Episode #54 Are buyers asking for too much and could this "stop a possible deal" for both sides. Podcast Host: Tony Cardenas talks with top realtors. #Market slow down in IndianaThe deal has to be a win-win! Getting back to a normal market. Sellers and buyers must realize the market we just came out of is gone. You have interest rates with the feds raising rates again. If you as a buyer offer a reasonable offer you may get the house you desire. There are opportunities for 2-1 buy-downs and or a 3-2-1 buy-down. This cost goes to the sellers and or the real estate company. Thanks to this week's team of realtors: Shelly Walters eXp, Kyle Morris FC. Tucker and Justin Griffith Keller Williams and to MIBOR. ...
2022-12-1624 min
The Terptalk PodcastYoungTerps 207: Perfection Feat. Tony WheelerMason sits down with Inside MD Sports reporter Tony Wheeler to talk about the Terps championship
2022-06-0336 min
365 With Daniel#12 Tony Wheeler | Just go...Who?
Entrepreneur
Explorer
Why?
Tony Wheeler Cofounded Lonely Planet that sold to bbc. His father worked as an airport manager, so he grew up in Pakistan, the
Bahamas, Canada and many more. I was curious about his life experience and he accepted the invite.
tonywheeler.com.au
2022-03-2026 min
The Howie GamesArtist Series 8: 🌎 Tony Wheeler (Part A)#TheHowieGames | In 1973, Tony Wheeler, alongside his wife Maureen, founded the enormously successful travel guide business, Lonely Planet. Since then, millions of budget travelers have used the guides to travel the globe. With Australia and the world finally opening up again after covid, there’s no better time to have an episode based around travel, adventure, and the thrill of not knowing what’s around the next bend. Plus, some weird sporting events, and how to build a mega business starting with less than 20 bucks to your name. Here's to a road less traveled with Tony Wheeler...
2021-11-0138 min
The Howie GamesArtist Series 8: 🌎 Tony Wheeler (Part B)#TheHowieGames | In 1973, Tony Wheeler, alongside his wife Maureen, founded the enormously successful travel guide business, Lonely Planet. Since then, millions of budget travelers have used the guides to travel the globe. With Australia and the world finally opening up again after covid, there’s no better time to have an episode based around travel, adventure, and the thrill of not knowing what’s around the next bend. Plus, some weird sporting events, and how to build a mega business starting with less than 20 bucks to your name. Here's to a road less traveled with Tony Wheeler...
2021-11-0133 min
The Howie GamesArtist Series 8: 🌎 Tony Wheeler (Player Profile)#TheHowieGames | Tony Wheeler, founder of travel guide business Lonely Planet, has got to be one of the most travelled blokes on the planet. A perfect basis for a ripping player profile! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-11-0119 min
Our Record Collection Is Better Than YoursWheeler Walker Jr. & Frank TurnerThis episode of Our Record Collection Is Better Than Yours is sure to freak out, yet excite your mama! Chris shares Wheeler Walker Jr. with the group and Too Boney Tony is "too cool for school" with his awesome singer, songwriter, artist, Frank Turner. Go ahead ladies...Drop Em' OutSupport the show
2021-08-2146 min
Vinyl VenturesVinyl Ventures #20 - Tony Philputt, owner of Second Time Around Records in Broad Ripple...the stories never stop.Send us a textTony Philputt, an Indianapolis original Punk guy, record store owner, Hollywood actor, musician (yep, he is a drummer, but don't hold that against him) and tournament champ on the cussing circuit, dropping more F-bombs than Richard Pryor when his hair was on fire. Lots of stories; everything from buying a Sex Pistols picture disc 45 in NY to opening for the Replacements. Tune in and drop out.
2021-02-231h 49
Grow to AMaasingGrow to AMaasing 4 - Interview - Don Higbee - Entrepreneur, Pro 4-Wheeler Racer, and FriendWelcome to the Grow to AMaasing Podcast!
On this episode I welcome a longtime friend of mine, someone I've long admired for his ability to lead, to run successful businesses, and to win at the challenges of life. Don and I go way back to the early days of the company Postalsoft in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Don is a former software company executive, entrepreneur, professional four-wheeler racer (including world champion), and has done all that while building and maintaining a great family.
I hope you enjoy our discussion and deep dive into Don's j...
2021-02-211h 20
The Escape Artist Travel PodcastEscape with Lonely Planet founder Tony WheelerLonely Planet is a guidebook publishing empire that has shaped the travels of millions of people around the globe. Today’s guest is the founder of Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler. He has been described by The New York Times as ‘the trailblazing patron saint of the world’s backpackers and adventure travellers’. It all began when Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen embarked on an overland odyssey driving a banged-up old car along the ‘Hippie Trail’; a popular route for free-spirits in the 1960s and 70s from Europe to Freak Street in Kathmandu. The Wheelers eventually arrived in Aus...
2020-11-0547 min
The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation125. Tony Wheeler on Making the Planet Less LonelyTony Wheeler on Making the Planet Less Lonely
With excerpts from Joe Cocker's song Space Captain from the album Mad Dogs & Englishmen.
2020-07-0951 min
Murder Mitten OutdoorsLance Wheeler and current events!Discussing Bowfishing and our weekly BIG FISH tournament. Lance Wheeler discussing BAA 2021!
2020-06-071h 18
The Joys of Binge ReadingAnne Hillerman – Navajo Country MysteriesAnne Hillerman had some very big shoes to fill when she stepped up to continue her father Tony Hillerman’s much loved Joe and Jim Navajo mysteries, an 18-book series adored by fans as well as admired by critics.
Hi there, I’m your host Jenny Wheeler and in Binge Reading this week Anne talks about how she came to assume her father’s mantle and write five more Navajo mysteries which are all New York Times best sellers.
And we’ve got three E book copies of her latest, The Tale Teller, to giveaway to three lucky readers. A mysterio...
2020-05-2448 min
The Travel DiariesLonely Planet founder, Tony WheelerToday, I’m joined by a legend of the travel world. Back in 1972, Tony Wheeler and his wife Maureen, decided to drive from London through Asia, and all the way to Australia on what was known as the Hippie Trail. Along the way, they realised there was a real shortage of information about the countries they were visiting, and so they decided to write a guidebook together. That was the now seminal Southeast Asia on a Shoestring, and from there, Lonely Planet was born. Lonely Planet went on to become the world’s largest travel guidebook publishers, selli...
2020-03-2442 min
With You Every Step | Travel Podcast054 - Islands of Australia | Tony WheelerThis week we have the Co-founder of international guide book company - Lonely Planet, Tony Wheeler AO.
Tony joins us to talk all about his new book Tony Wheeler's Islands of Australia. Australia has 8000 islands, I had no idea Australia had so many. We talk about some of Australia's amazing islands and how you can get to visit them. He also talks a bit about Australian history, did you know we had a pirate? I ask Tony to talk a bit about his previous travel's and how Lonely Planet started too.
To find out more ab...
2020-02-1952 min
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast163 Tony Wheeler, Lonely Planet FounderRecently I had the pleasure of meeting Tony Wheeler, most famed for being the co-founder, along with his wife Maureen, of the Lonely Planet guide book empire. He gave a keynote address at the conference attended for the Australian Society of Travel Writers and I had the chance to chat with him later that day, and asked him if he'd like to be a special guest on The Thoughtful Travel Podcast - and luckily for all of us he said yes! In this conversation we talk about all kinds of travel-related stories, some fun and some serious...
2019-11-2539 min
Jazz ShapersLonely Planet Travel Guide Co-Founder Tony WheelerTony Wheeler on Jazz Shapers with Mishcon de Reya.
Jazz Shapers in association with Mishcon de Reya broadcasts every Saturday at 9am, with a repeat on Monday at 5am, just before the Business Breakfast.
Presented by broadcaster and Mishcon de Reya’s Director of Business Development Elliot Moss, Jazz Shapers shares music from the risk takers, leaders and influencers of jazz, soul and blues, alongside interviews with their equivalent in the business world: entrepreneurs who have defined and shaped business categories and ways of operating, defying convention and have gone on to achieve great success.
With more than 900 people, Mishcon de...
2019-10-0531 minThe Joys of Binge ReadingTony Park – African AdventureTony Park’s 17 African thrillers are international
best-sellers wrapping high octane action set against a background of safari
park politics and wild life protection.
Hi there I’m your host Jenny Wheeler . Tony gives the true story of the undiscovered Australian who’s a key protagonist in his latest book, Ghosts of the Past, and talks about living his dream life, split time between Australia and South Africa.
Six things you’ll learn from this
Joys of Binge Reading episode:
The importance of 'living your dream'Splitting time betrween Australia and South AfricaThe unknown hero he'd like to see recognised Tony's work with...
2019-08-2348 min
How I Built This with Guy RazLonely Planet: Maureen & Tony Wheeler (2017)In 1972, Maureen and Tony Wheeler bought a beat-up car and drove from London "as far east as we could go." They wound up in Australia, by way of Afghanistan, India and Thailand. Their notes on how to travel on a shoestring became a book, which grew into Lonely Planet — the largest travel guide publisher in the world. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," an update with Melanie Colón, a frustrated renter who created an easier way to communicate with noisy neighbors, called Apt App. (Original broadcast date: May 8, 2017)
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2018-07-0937 min
How I Built This with Guy RazLonely Planet: Maureen & Tony WheelerIn 1972, Maureen and Tony Wheeler bought a beat-up car and drove from London "as far east as we could go." They wound up in Australia, by way of Afghanistan, India and Thailand. Their notes on how to travel on a shoestring became a book, which grew into Lonely Planet — the largest travel guide publisher in the world. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," how 15-year-old Michael Mendicino, with help from his mom, took a teenage trend and turned it into a board game called Bottle Flip.
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2017-05-0840 min
Startup GrindServing a Global Audience with Tony Wheeler (Lonely Planet)Tony Wheeler. When Tony and his wife arrived in Sydney in 1972 after a six month trip through Asia from Europe toward Australia, they decided to start Lonely Planet Publications to publish the story of their journey - Across Asia on the Cheap. From those humble beginnings, Lonely Planet Publications has grown to become the world’s largest independent guidebook publisher with more than 500 titles in print and over 400 staff around the world. In 2011, Tony completed the sale of Lonely Planet, and though he doesn’t have a formal role in the company, he still keeps busy writing books such as To...
2016-01-1153 min
The Fifth EstateIndependents Day: Tony Windsor and Rob OakeshottFormer independent MPs Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott join Sally Warhaft to discuss their impressions of politics from within the minority government of the 43rd Australian parliament – and from life beyond politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2015-04-151h 02
Dialoghi di Pistoia | Lezioni e conferenzeTony Wheeler e Gabriele Romagnoli | Professione giramondo | Dialoghi di Pistoia 2013Sono passati quarant’anni da quel viaggio partito da Londra su un minivan e dalla pubblicazione della loro prima guida. «Che strada avete fatto per arrivare in India dall’Afghanistan? Non avete preso malattie? Come hanno fatto due ragazzi rimasti con ventisette centesimi in tasca a viaggiare ancora per sei mesi?» sono le domande che hanno spinto Tony e Maureen Wheeler a fondare la Lonely Planet. In un dialogo con Gabriele Romagnoli, viaggiatore e osservatore attento delle diverse culture, Tony Wheeler racconterà la sua storia di giramondo instancabile e quella della guida che ha rivoluzionato il concetto stesso di guida e di vi...
2013-05-251h 02
Travel with Rick Steves115 Tony Wheeler's "Lonely Planet"Tony Wheeler, founder of what has become the world's largest travel empire, Lonely Planet, shares some of the tales that he chronicles in his new book, "Unlikely Destinations: The Lonely Planet Story." Rick compares notes with Tony as he recalls the early travel adventures that formed the foundation of a pre-eminent publishing house known for helping independent travelers find their way through even the smallest and thorniest of countries. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2007-11-2553 minTravel with Rick Steves106 Tony Wheeler's "Bad Lands"Tony Wheeler's company writes guidebooks for practically every country on the planet -- including some that get very few visitors. On top of that, he's written up his latest adventures to some of the most dubious destinations in "Bad Lands: A Tourist on the Axis of Evil." The head of Lonely Planet publications tells us what he found in Iraq, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Libya, Burma, North Korea, Cuba, and Albania on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.
2007-09-0253 min