Best Dylan Bowman Podcasts (2025)

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Trailgating Tarawera | Ruth Croft, Dan Jones, & Bianca Tarboton Post-Race Interviews 39:46

13m ago39:46

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. Thanks to HOKA for supporting the show!…

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Tarawera Post-Race Recap & Analysis 53:37

6h ago53:37

53:37

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a p…

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Playing The YouTube Long Game With Jeff Pelletier 1:19:35

1d ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Jeff Pelletier is an established filmmaker, content creator and successful agency owner - among many other things. He sits down with Aaron to compare notes on the YouTube journey and provides insights and actionable advice for other aspiring content creators looking to build a community. Show Notes: Jeff Pelletier: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffPell…

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Tarawera 102k Race Preview & Predictions 52:01

2d ago52:01

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Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a p…

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Tarawera Trailgating | Hayden Hawks, Lotti Brinks, & Ruth Croft Pre-Race Interviews 46:14

3d ago46:14

46:14

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a p…

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Tarawera Trailgating | Helen Mino Faukner, Dan Jones, & Caitlin Fielder Pre-Race Interviews 44:44

3d ago44:44

44:44

Welcome to Freetrail's coverage of the 2025 Tarawera by UTMB! Set against the beautiful backdrop of Rotorua, NZ, an outdoor and trail sport mecca known for its rolling hills, thermal pools, and beautiful lakes, Tarawera plays host to four different race distances — 100m, 102k, 50k, & 21k. We'll be covering as much as we can from all races, with a p…

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Clare Gallagher | Carving a Different Path 1:10:47

4d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Clare Gallagher is a professional runner for Patagonia, living in Boulder, CO. She is among the most decorated athletes of the last decade, winning many of the sport's most iconic events including Western States, CCC, Black Canyon, & Leadville. Outside of her athletic talent, Clare is also just a very interesting person. A third year PhD student, p…

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The Past, Present, and Future of Wild Rye 55:08

5d ago55:08

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Cassie Abel is the founder and CEO of Wild Rye, a brand that celebrates the duality of athletes with gear for both snow and mountain biking. In this podcast, we dive into the history of the brand as she launched with a co-founder, looked for signals that they were on the right track, and rode the exhausting rollercoaster of manufacturing, marketing…

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Episode 93: Breaking Down Athlete Contracts, Sponsorship News, and a Deep Dive into Why Iron Is Important 1:09:51

5d ago1:09:51

1:09:51

In Episode 93 of Trail Society, Corrine, Keely, and Hillary discuss the latest athlete contract news as the new year continues, touching on Keely's decision to forgo a formal sponsorship, Hillary's experience renegotiating with Brooks, and Corrine's new role with HOKA. The episode also celebrates National Girls and Women in Sport Day, highlighting …

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Rest Day | Trail News, More Free Agency, & New Event Announcements 47:52

9d ago47:52

47:52

Dylan and Corrine sit down to discuss current events in trail running: — HOKA athlete signings, including Corrine — Joyce Njeru to NNormal — Brooks signs young talent — Cody Lind to TERREX — Craft x trailfest. and the inaugural Mammoth 200 — New races, Mingus Traverse 82 & Alpenglow 100 BLACK CANYON FANTASY - https://fantasy.freetrail.com/events Sp…

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Exploring Media Business Models With Simon Freeman 1:24:19

9d ago1:24:19

1:24:19

Founder and publisher of Like The Wind magazine, Simon Freeman, joins the podcast to talk about media models and the different approaches that are available to explore for media operators. Show Notes: Like The Wind: https://www.likethewindmagazine.com/ Mario Fraioli: https://themorningshakeout.com/ Surfers Journal: https://www.surfersjournal.com/ J…

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What Business Are You Building? 1:03:41

12d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Reflecting on the recent pod with the co-founders of Skratch, Dylan and Aaron take a closer look at their approach to running their own businesses. Leadership, profit versus impact, scaling versus staying small, funding and business models. Maybe most important - what time horizon are we using to make all these decisions - are we truly playing the …

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Dakota Jones | 100-Mile Record Attempt & Footprints Fundraiser 1:09:44

13d ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Dakota Jones is a longtime professional trail runner for NNormal, living in Salt Lake City, UT. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Footprints, an environmental non-profit that endeavors to nurture a new generation of leaders in tackling climate action projects in their local communities. On February 15th, Dakota will be chasing the 10…

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Why Skratch Is Not For Sale 1:06:51

16d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Skratch won our award for "Brand Of The Year" in 2024, and the main reason was because we respected their approach to playing the infinite game: making decisions rooted in long term stability. So many brands in their position would angle for acquisition and an exit strategy, but that is not on their radar. The discipline and vision that it takes to…

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Mario Fraioli | Annual Life, Running, & Career Check-In 1:58:07

17d ago1:58:07

1:58:07

Mario Fraioli is a running thought leader, media creator, and coach based in Marin County, CA. He is the author of The Morning Shakeout newsletter and the host of The Morning Shakeout podcast. Every year, we get together to riff on various topics, especially focusing on our respective lives, running journeys, and media careers. It's become a very f…

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The Mindset We're Bringing Into 2025 1:05:03

19d ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Dylan and Aaron reconnect to share the different approaches they are taking toward success in the outdoor industry in 2025 - digging into goals, frameworks and vision (and then some). They also riff on the new team launched by Kate Courtney (She Sends Racing) and why it matters a lot more than just the typical factory sponsorship announcement. Show…

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Episode 92: Empowering Girls in Sport Through Bras for Girls with Dr. Sarah Lesko 1:26:59

19d ago1:26:59

1:26:59

In this episode of Trail Society, Dr. Sarah Lesko, the Executive Director of the non-profit Bras for Girls, joins the hosts to share her unique journey from collegiate running at Yale to her work in medicine and community health. Dr. Lesko discusses how her passion for running, coupled with her background as a family doctor and public health advoca…

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Rest Day | Trail Running News & Current Events 1:07:06

20d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Corrine Malcolm returns to talk through some news in the trail running world. Topics: Learnings from the Stian Angermund episode Athlete free agency announcements Arc of Attrition and Hong Kong 100 results Way too early Gorge Waterfalls 100k preview Upcoming coverage of Black Canyon 100k and Tarawera Sponsors: Use code freetrail10 for 10% off Speed…

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Comparing Notes With A Competitor 1:09:58

23d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Allison Lynch has the depth of experience that most marketers could only dream of having. As an early employee at Whoop, she had hands-on involvement in all the levers of marketing (and beyond). Athletes and content ended up becoming a big part of her role, which put her squarely in competition with Second Nature host, Aaron Lutze (who lead content…

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Stian Angermund | Suspension, Legal Defense, & Return to Racing 1:21:28

25d ago1:21:28

1:21:28

Stian Angermund is a two-time World Champion trail runner from Norway. One of the best performing athletes in the sport for the past decade, Stian has been noticeably absent from the racing circuit since OCC by UTMB 2023 – the 50k World Final – where Stian won for the 2nd time. After OCC, it came to light that Stian had tested positive for a diuret…

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Christian Peper Is Making Dialed Creators 1:07:05

26d ago1:07:05

1:07:05

It's one thing to build a following around your own social media account, but an entirely different task to do it for a brand. Christian Peper has done both - and not only that, he's launching a bootcamp to help other creators follow in his footsteps. Last month, he shared Dialed Creator with the world, which we think is going to play a big role in…

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The Past, Present and Future of Corrine Malcolm 1:13:02

30d ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Corrine Malcolm has created her own path as an athlete, podcaster, livestream host, and coach. She joins the conversation on Second Nature this week on the cusp of the next evolution of her career is about to unfold. 2025 predictions, athlete and brand insights, and plenty more. Show Notes: Corrine Malcolm: https://www.instagram.com/corrinemalcolm/…

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Michelino Sunseri | Grand Teton FKT & The Aftermath 1:12:15

1M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Michelino Sunseri is a professional runner living in Driggs, ID. In September 2024, Michelino broke the existing FKT on the Grand Teton, held for 12 years by Andy Anderson - one of the longest standing and most iconic up/down speed records in mountain running. During the attempt, Michelino made the strategic decision to take the "Old Climber's Trai…

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Episode 69: Pit Viper & The Joke That Went Too Far 53:58

1M ago53:58

53:58

Spencer Harkins has been the VP of Brand at Pit Viper since 2017, and in this episode we get into all the stories of where the brand started, their clever strategy for coming up with ideas and campaigns, and how they are serious about taking things less seriously. We highly recommend that you check out this episode on the Second Nature YouTube chan…

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Episode 91: Finding Your North Star & Falling in Love With the Process 1:12:44

1M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

In this episode of Trail Society, Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger dive into the topic of goal setting for athletes, focusing on the importance of aligning both goals and values to enhance performance and motivation. They discuss the common tension between being process-oriented versus outcome-driven, and how athletes often get c…

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TROY Recap, Honorable Mentions, & Athlete Free Agency Update 1:11:01

1M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Corrine Malcolm joins the show again to break down the news in trail running. Topics discussed: Trail Runner of the Year results & analysis Trail Performance of the Year results & analysis Athlete specialization and the disciplines represented in the results American bias and whether it was present in the 2024 results Feedback received from trail f…

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Launching An Outdoor Brand 1:16:52

1M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Matt Sims comes from an incredible background of working with athletes and developing sports marketing programs at brands like Lululemon and Fox Racing. Over the past year, he's put everything he's learned into launching a new brand: courier. We dig into the insights and effort that went into putting the right team together, as well as what it took…

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Gina Lucrezi | Founding Trail Sisters & Running for Office 1:12:09

1M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Gina Lucrezi is a longtime trail runner and the founder of Trail Sisters, a global organization providing education, resources, and community to female trail runners around the world. Recently Gina ran for Commissioner of Chaffee County where she lives in Buena Vista, CO. Her campaign was captured in a film made by Auteur Sportif which documents ho…

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Second Nature Outdoor Industry Awards 1:06:58

1M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

We haven't figured out how to spell it yet, but at least we came through with the awards for our favorite brands, product, content and athletes. Dylan and Aaron share their favorites from the year, as well as a look at what's in store for the year ahead. Show Notes: Skratch Labs: https://www.skratchlabs.com/ Hoka: https://www.hoka.com/ Raide Resear…

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Red Bull And The Power Of Field Marketing 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

John Paradine was there on Day One of Red Bull, when the first can was officially sold in the USA. In this podcast, he shares stories about the way Red Bull established themselves in the USA - and the unorthodox ways they went about building the marketing organization (and their approach to ROI). Field Marketing was (and still is) a huge element in…

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2025 Outdoor Industry Predictions 1:32:13

2M ago1:32:13

1:32:13

What does the future hold for the outdoor industry? Matt Trappe and Steve Holmberg join Aaron on this week's podcast to share their predictions for the year ahead. Also included, hot takes and predictions from the community, and a bonus Galaxy Brain about the future of Second Nature. Show Notes: Matt Trappe (Linked In): https://www.linkedin.com/in/…

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Episode 90: Leela Srinivasan on Parity, the Fight for Women's Sports Equity and the Economic Realities of Women Athletes 1:28:08

2M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

In Episode 90 of Trail Society, we sit down with Leela Srinivasan, the CEO of Parity Now, a pioneering platform that aims to close the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. Parity, founded in 2020, works with over 1,000 women athletes across 80+ sports, from archery to weightlifting, empowering athletes through impactful brand p…

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The Futurist Project: Outdoor Leadership Academy 52:22

2M ago52:22

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The Futurist Project is an outdoor industry leadership academy that is currently accepting applications for their upcoming class. Thirty people who represent the future of the outdoor industry will be accepted to the sixth month program that includes in person, virtual and mentor-based training and support. On the podcast, Sablle Stahl and Vince Ma…

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The Business Of Athlete Sponsorships: Patrick Lemieux 1:14:01

2M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

Any elite athlete would tell you that it takes a village to support their ability to achieve their goals throughout the season. A big part of that support comes through partnerships, and in today's episode of Second Nature, we have a deep conversation about athlete partnerships with Patrick Lemieux. He's the person connecting the dots between athle…

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Karel Sabbe | FKT Legend & Barkley Marathons Finisher 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Karel Sabbe is a trail runner for On from Belgium, specializing in long trail FKTs. Most notably Karel set the PCT FKT in 2016, the AT FKT in 2021, the Via Alpina FKT in 2021, and the PCT FKT again in 2023. He is also a Barkley Marathons finisher and Bigs Backyard Ultra World Champion. The longer and harder the adventures, the more he excels. This …

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Zip Allen: Strava's Year In Sport 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Chief Business Officer of Strava, Zip Allen, joins the podcast to talk about Strava's Year In Sport, how Strava approaches product design, and the future of the platform. We dive into the unique partnership approach that Strava pursues and how Zip's past work is informing the future of Strava. Show Notes: Zip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i…

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Speedland: What Happens Next? 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Kevin Fallon and Dave Dombrow join Second Nature today to talk about the evolution of Speedland from the early days of starting up until now. They've passed through multiple inflection points on their journey to establish the brand, and this discussion digs into the topics of focus and discipline as they build both the brand and the business. Show …

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Episode 89: Trailblazing Through Transitions: Reflecting on 2024 and Running Toward 2025 1:18:53

2M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

In Episode 89 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger reflect on their personal journeys and careers, answering listener questions about their professional paths and how they found success in their respective fields. They explore topics such as Keely's decision to finally pursue medical school after many differen…

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Corrine Malcolm | 2024 Year In Review 1:23:36

2M ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Corrine Malcolm is a pro trail runner, media personality, and co-host of the Trail Society Podcast. She is our most frequent recurring guest and also Freetrail's Editor-in-Chief. As is our tradition, Corrine is back for our End of Year Podcast where we celebrate the 2024 trail running season. These are the categories that we review: Trail Runner Of…

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Behind The Most Viral Sports Videos 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Stu Thomson, Founder/CEO of Cut Media, joins Second Nature to talk about the way his creative and production agency works with athletes, and how that flywheel opens doors for everyone to produce their best work. Cut Media has produced viral sports sensations like Danny MacAskill's Imaginate (94M views), The Ridge (80M views), F1 vs Drone (24M views…

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Nick Thompson | The Atlantic CEO & 50k Age-Group Record Holder 1:13:23

2M ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, the famous American magazine and digital publisher founded in 1857. Before that, Nick was an Editor at both Wired and The New Yorker, developing a reputation for his great reporting, unique perspectives, and impactful stories across a range of subject matter. In addition to his amazing professional career, …

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The Value of B2B Partnerships In The Outdoor Industry 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Michael Peters, Director of Corporate Partnerships for KOA, joins the podcast this week to share his perspective and experience around B2B partnerships. We talk about value exchange, growth vs credibility partnerships, and the best way to do cold outreach for partnerships. Show Notes: Michael Peters: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-peters-30078…

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Mel Strong: From Nike to Next Ventures 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

From Nike to Next Ventures, Mel Strong has mentored talent from every end of the spectrum - leading giant teams at Nike in their women's, running and skateboarding divisions, and now investing in early stage startups through Next Ventures. We dig into her history at Nike, and how that informed and motivated a big shift to the world of venture capit…

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Decoding The Difference: Outdoor + Cycling Audiences 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Doug Baker from Shift Active Media joins the podcast to share the research data from their most recent study. In this podcast, we talk about the overlaps and differences between audiences in the world of cycling and outdoor - as well as what brands should do with that information. Show Notes: Shift Active Media: https://www.shiftactivemedia.com Dou…

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Lauren Gregory | Rookie of the Year 1:14:59

2M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Lauren Gregory is a pro athlete for Nike Trail living in New England. This season, Lauren had a big breakthrough in her professional career, notching three top-10 performances in Golden Trail World Series races, including an amazing 2nd place finish at the World Final in October. She has a huge career ahead of her and we're excited to host her on t…

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Episode 88: Ask Us Anything: Getting Creative with Training, Nutrition, and Community Insights 1:17:00

3M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

In episode 88 of Trail Society, hosts Corrine Malcolm, Hillary Allen, and Keely Henninger take a deep dive into all things trail running as they answer listener questions in a special "Ask Us Anything" format. From training theories to nutrition hacks, they tackle everything from treadmill hill intervals to how to train for mountain races while liv…

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Emergency Pod: The Running Event Recap 58:28

3M ago58:28

58:28

The Running Event in Austin, Texas just concluded, so we have event attendee and frequent contributor Steve Holmberg back on the podcast to break down all the insights and standouts at TRE. We also dive into the vibe of the event, some surprising brands, and what was potentially missing from this year's event. Show Notes: Insight Accelerator: https…

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How Zwift Is Investing In Women's Sports 56:42

3M ago56:42

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Kate Veronneau joins Second Nature to talk about Zwift's partnership with the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift and the history of Zwift's involvement getting women on bikes and supporting athletes through programs like Zwift Academy. Show Notes: Kate Veronneau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateveronneau/ Bicycling article about Kate: https://www.bic…

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Sports On Substack: Insights + Best Practices 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

We use Substack to power the Second Nature newsletter, and on today's podcast, we are joined by our man on the inside, Austin Tedesco. In this episode, he shares insights and best practices from the world of sports content creation (and beyond). Show Notes: Substack: http://www.substack.com Austin Tedesco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tedesco…

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Aaron Lutze | Contract Season & The Pro Athlete Blueprint (REPLAY) 1:22:13

3M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Aaron Lutze is a creator and sports marketing savant. He's also a dear friend and mentor who has had an enormous impact on my career as an athlete and content creator. Aaron recruited me to Red Bull and acted as my manager for many years. He's recognized as one of the best sports marketers in the industry. Now, Aaron and I co-host another podcast c…

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