Josh Wilcher

Bristol Flyers guard Josh Wilcher joins the MVP Cast to tell us about the system in Australia that nurtured his talent and that of the country's huge NBA contingent, and the growth of the NBL. We learn about his tough battle back from an Achilles injury and the role sports psychology played in it. And how he went unpaid to come to the UK and rebuild his basketball career in Reading and his second chance in the BBL. Plus he reveals his future career plans ... as a cop. More at mvp247.com Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Bristol Flyers guard Josh Wilcher joins the MVP Cast to tell us about the system in Australia that nurtured his talent and that of the country's huge NBA contingent, and the growth of the NBL. We learn about his tough battle back from an Achilles injury and the role sports psychology played in it. And how he went unpaid to come to the UK and rebuild his basketball career in Reading and his second chance in the BBL. Plus he reveals his future career plans ... as a cop. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a> Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Josh Wilcher One

John Bunyan

We turn the spotlight on grassroots basketball on the MVP Cast with the man behind one of the country's most successful clubs, John Bunyan of Falkirk Fury. We talk about the challenges coming out of Covid, creating a culture and infrastructure that's produced multiple Great Britain internationals and what's required to grow, nurturing coaching development to breed talent and how the national team pathway could be upgraded. More at MVP247.com Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

We turn the spotlight on grassroots basketball on the MVP Cast with the man behind one of the country's most successful clubs, John Bunyan of Falkirk Fury. We talk about the challenges coming out of Covid, creating a culture and infrastructure that's produced multiple Great Britain internationals and what's required to grow, nurturing coaching development to breed talent and how the national team pathway could be upgraded. More at <a href="http://MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a> Sponsored by <a href="https://tecompliance.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Environmental Compliance</a>.

The John Bunyan One

Newcastle Eagles coach Chris Bunten joins the MVP Cast to discuss growing the Women's British Basketball League commercially and the player pathways that might bring through fresh stars, and to talk about becoming an integral part of the Eagles and the ecosystem of north-east England. He shares his views on coaching development in the WBBL and the UK and why he'd like more sharing to deliver improvements. More at MVP247.com Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Newcastle Eagles coach Chris Bunten joins the MVP Cast to discuss growing the Women's British Basketball League commercially and the player pathways that might bring through fresh stars, and to talk about becoming an integral part of the Eagles and the ecosystem of north-east England. He shares his views on coaching development in the WBBL and the UK and why he'd like more sharing to deliver improvements. More at <a href="http://MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a> Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Chris Bunten One

Jack Burgess

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we chat to bright young coaching mind Jack Burgess about his leap of faith to pursue his career in Spain after a cameo playing career at Glasgow Rocks, how he earned a shot at the youth teams of ACB outfit Zaragoza and getting an inside view of what makes the system in the country so good. He gives us his thoughts on how the UK might learn from their successes and the ambitions he has for his own journey. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

In the latest edition of the MVP Cast, we chat to bright young coaching mind Jack Burgess about his leap of faith to pursue his career in Spain after a cameo playing career at Glasgow Rocks, how he earned a shot at the youth teams of ACB outfit Zaragoza and getting an inside view of what makes the system in the country so good. He gives us his thoughts on how the UK might learn from their successes and the ambitions he has for his own journey. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Jack Burgess One

Mike Parks

Worcester Wolves' forward Mike Parks Jr joins the MVP Cast to tell us about his tough childhood in east Chicago and the homelessness that spurred him to make his way out. He talks about playing for two legends in college and how he had to fight for his spot. And he explains how Covid has forced the sacrifice of undertaking his most important job - as a father - from afar. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Worcester Wolves' forward Mike Parks Jr joins the MVP Cast to tell us about his tough childhood in east Chicago and the homelessness that spurred him to make his way out. He talks about playing for two legends in college and how he had to fight for his spot. And he explains how Covid has forced the sacrifice of undertaking his most important job - as a father - from afar. More at <a href="http://www.mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Mike Parks Jr. One

Great Britain head coach Chema Buceta and rising star Evelyn Adebayo join the MVP Cast ahead of the last round of qualifiers for FIBA EuroBasket Women 2021. Buceta gives us his view on a vital clash with Belarus, the chances of Olympic qualification for Paris 2024 and why the British Basketball Federation and the home nations need to work in unison to bring our young talents through.  While Adebayo tells us about her time at the UConn Huskies under Geno Auriemma, her transition to the pro ranks in Spain and her motivation to become a GB mainstay. More at MVP247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Great Britain head coach Chema Buceta and rising star Evelyn Adebayo join the MVP Cast ahead of the last round of qualifiers for FIBA EuroBasket Women 2021. Buceta gives us his view on a vital clash with Belarus, the chances of Olympic qualification for Paris 2024 and why the British Basketball Federation and the home nations need to work in unison to bring our young talents through.  While Adebayo tells us about her time at the UConn Huskies under Geno Auriemma, her transition to the pro ranks in Spain and her motivation to become a GB mainstay. More at <a href="http://www.MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Chema Buceta and Evelyn Adebayo One

Sevenoaks Suns and Great Britain guard Renee Busch joins the MVP Cast to talk about how Covid has impacted the WBBL, her multi-national background, being coached by her father Len and the immense role models in her life, the lessons she passes onto young girls under her tutelage, and the highs of her international career. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Sevenoaks Suns and Great Britain guard Renee Busch joins the MVP Cast to talk about how Covid has impacted the WBBL, her multi-national background, being coached by her father Len and the immense role models in her life, the lessons she passes onto young girls under her tutelage, and the highs of her international career. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by <a href="https://tecompliance.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Environmental Compliance</a>.

The Renee Busch One

London Lions guard Andre Lockhart joins the MVP Cast. He tells us about changed times and increased expectations under new management at the Copper Box, his own journey from London to Barbados and back and the inspiration he receives from his mother, and his role as a mentor and coach to promising players in the capital and the fear that Covid might edge them out of the game. More at MVP247.com (Recorded before Lions were forced to withdraw from the FIBA Europe Cup). Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

London Lions guard Andre Lockhart joins the MVP Cast. He tells us about changed times and increased expectations under new management at the Copper Box, his own journey from London to Barbados and back and the inspiration he receives from his mother, and his role as a mentor and coach to promising players in the capital and the fear that Covid might edge them out of the game. More at <a href="http://MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a> (Recorded before Lions were forced to withdraw from the FIBA Europe Cup). Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Andre Lockhart One

Mike McCall

In the first of a new series of the MVP Cast, Cheshire Phoenix guard Mike McCall is our guest. He tells us about playing through Covid in the British Basketball League, taking an atypical route through the vibrant Chicago hoops scene and his plans to one day turn to coaching. More at MVP247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

In the first of a new series of the MVP Cast, Cheshire Phoenix guard Mike McCall is our guest. He tells us about playing through Covid in the British Basketball League, taking an atypical route through the vibrant Chicago hoops scene and his plans to one day turn to coaching. More at <a href="http://MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Mike McCall One

Great Britain guard Eilidh Simpson joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight into what makes GB Women such an close-knit group, why they will now think about the Paris 2024 Olympics, her career journey from Australia to roaming Europe, her personal travel bug and a special double proposal. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Great Britain guard Eilidh Simpson joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight into what makes GB Women such an close-knit group, why they will now think about the Paris 2024 Olympics, her career journey from Australia to roaming Europe, her personal travel bug and a special double proposal. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Eilidh Simpson One

Mark Woods presents your regular British basketball podcast, covering the game in the UK and elsewhere, brought to you by the folks at MVP247.com.

Leicester Riders and Great Britain guard Conner Washington joins the MVP Cast to talk Covid in the BBL, the destruction of his dream by his short American experience and its rebirth, how creating music brings back great memories of his late mother, his new excursion into modelling - and his forecast for the British Basketball League season ahead. More at mvp247.com.   Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Leicester Riders and Great Britain guard Conner Washington joins the MVP Cast to talk Covid in the BBL, the destruction of his dream by his short American experience and its rebirth, how creating music brings back great memories of his late mother, his new excursion into modelling - and his forecast for the British Basketball League season ahead. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Conner Washington One

Kofi Josephs

Kofi Josephs joins Mark Woods on the MVP Cast to open up on his creative non-conformist side and tell us why basketball took him past the inner city issues of Birmingham to find a world beyond, the mental health challenges faced by athletes, his devotion to the game that took him to a EuroBasket with Great Britain - and the diverse plans he has for his future. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Kofi Josephs joins Mark Woods on the MVP Cast to open up on his creative non-conformist side and tell us why basketball took him past the inner city issues of Birmingham to find a world beyond, the mental health challenges faced by athletes, his devotion to the game that took him to a EuroBasket with Great Britain - and the diverse plans he has for his future. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Kofi Josephs One

Andrei Kirilenko

Former NBA All Star and current president of the Russian Basketball Federation, Andrei Kirilenko, joins the MVP Cast to talk about the current and past wave of European players, his Stateside and international careers, his bid to restore Russia to the upper echelon of global hoops and why he feels his homeland is getting a raw deal with a potential Olympic ban due to the country's doping past. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Former NBA All Star and current president of the Russian Basketball Federation, Andrei Kirilenko, joins the MVP Cast to talk about the current and past wave of European players, his Stateside and international careers, his bid to restore Russia to the upper echelon of global hoops and why he feels his homeland is getting a raw deal with a potential Olympic ban due to the country's doping past. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Andrei Kirilenko One

Nick Nurse

NBA Coach of the Year, Nick Nurse, joins the MVP Cast to talk about his amazing rise from driving the minibus with Derby to winning the NBA title with the Toronto Raptors. He tells us about his fun trips and trophy stops with London, Manchester and Birmingham, the British Basketball League team he almost joined, how his stint in Brighton owning the Bears left him dead broke, and an 18 months to remember in Canada. All recounted in his new memoire, 'Rapture: Fifteen Teams, Four Countries, One NBA Championship, and How to Find a Way to Win -- Damn Near Anywhere.' More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

NBA Coach of the Year, Nick Nurse, joins the MVP Cast to talk about his amazing rise from driving the minibus with Derby to winning the NBA title with the Toronto Raptors. He tells us about his fun trips and trophy stops with London, Manchester and Birmingham, the British Basketball League team he almost joined, how his stint in Brighton owning the Bears left him dead broke, and an 18 months to remember in Canada. All recounted in his new memoire, 'Rapture: Fifteen Teams, Four Countries, One NBA Championship, and How to Find a Way to Win -- Damn Near Anywhere.' More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Nick Nurse One

Andreas Kapoulas of Bristol Flyers is our guest on the MVP Cast.  He details the protocols surrounding Covid-19 as he prepares for the upcoming British Basketball League season, the start of his love affair with the game in Greece and his coaching education, the Bristol Sport grand plan and his hopes for the forthcoming Flyers campaign, starting with the BBL Cup. More at MVP247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Andreas Kapoulas of Bristol Flyers is our guest on the MVP Cast.  He details the protocols surrounding Covid-19 as he prepares for the upcoming British Basketball League season, the start of his love affair with the game in Greece and his coaching education, the Bristol Sport grand plan and his hopes for the forthcoming Flyers campaign, starting with the BBL Cup. More at <a href="http://MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a>. Sponsored by <a href="https://tecompliance.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Environmental Compliance</a>.

The Andreas Kapoulas One

Sheffield Sharks guard Mackey McKnight joins the MVP Cast to talk about whether LeBron is now the G.O.A.T., why his life was changed by Hurricane Katrina and its impact on his family, the perils of playing overseas and the mentality it requires, and how signing in the British Basketball League came as the ultimate relief after his dark year out of the game. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Sheffield Sharks guard Mackey McKnight joins the MVP Cast to talk about whether LeBron is now the G.O.A.T., why his life was changed by Hurricane Katrina and its impact on his family, the perils of playing overseas and the mentality it requires, and how signing in the British Basketball League came as the ultimate relief after his dark year out of the game. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Mackey McKnight One

Jennifer Leedham, currently associate head coach at St Francis College in Brooklyn, tells us about her path from Cheshire to New York City and onto the benches of college basketball, her closeness with sisters Johannah and Kirsty and their route into the game, the mental challenges which come with the job and her enthusiasm for nurturing the next generation as Great Britain Under-16 coach. More at mvp247.com Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

Jennifer Leedham, currently associate head coach at St Francis College in Brooklyn, tells us about her path from Cheshire to New York City and onto the benches of college basketball, her closeness with sisters Johannah and Kirsty and their route into the game, the mental challenges which come with the job and her enthusiasm for nurturing the next generation as Great Britain Under-16 coach. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a> Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Jen Leedham One

Sam Amick

Ahead of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, we're joined by The Athletic's senior NBA writer Sam Amick to talk the realities of life inside the 'Bubble' for both players and media and its disjoint with current life outside in the USA, the "sadness and joy" of the Lakers ride toward a championship and the impact it might have on LeBron James' legacy, and the comfort level of the league looking into 2021. We also discuss British pubs and Sunday roasts and the majesty of pickleball. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance. 

Ahead of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, we're joined by The Athletic's senior NBA writer Sam Amick to talk the realities of life inside the 'Bubble' for both players and media and its disjoint with current life outside in the USA, the "sadness and joy" of the Lakers ride toward a championship and the impact it might have on LeBron James' legacy, and the comfort level of the league looking into 2021. We also discuss British pubs and Sunday roasts and the majesty of pickleball. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Sam Amick One

Luke Nelson

Great Britain and Goettingen guard Luke Nelson joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight into settling into a new situation, running with the psychological ups and downs of injuries and personnel decisions, his Dad Steve's influence, player investment in the GB basketball programme - and his gaming prowess. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance. 

Great Britain and Goettingen guard Luke Nelson joins the MVP Cast to give us an insight into settling into a new situation, running with the psychological ups and downs of injuries and personnel decisions, his Dad Steve's influence, player investment in the GB basketball programme - and his gaming prowess. More at <a href="http://mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance.

The Luke Nelson One

Mike Martin

Mike Martin joins the MVP Cast to talk about his battle with brain cancer and the effect of the tumour on his life and family, the relief of dunking again and the drive to play basketball once more, the distressing theft of 52 pairs of shoes from his collection and the fundraising campaign that's been set up, and why he believes the sport needs to do much to bring through future generations of talent. More at mvp247.com. Sponsored by Total Environmental Compliance

Mike Martin joins the MVP Cast to talk about his battle with brain cancer and the effect of the tumour on his life and family, the relief of dunking again and the drive to play basketball once more, the distressing theft of 52 pairs of shoes from his collection and the fundraising campaign that's been set up, and why he believes the sport needs to do much to bring through future generations of talent. More at <a href="http://www.mvp247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp247.com</a>. Sponsored by <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=Total+Environmental+Compliance&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Environmental Compliance</a>

The Mike Martin One

Mark Woods presents your regular British basketball podcast, covering the game in the UK and elsewhere, brought to you by the folks at <a href="http://MVP247.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MVP247.com</a>.

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The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Mel Liu

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

Heavyweight

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

#12 Jesse

Not on any maps, a beautiful outdoor pavilion in the middle of nowhere. Listen to this episode to hear about one of the hosts experience being initiated into the secret club of kids who knew about it, and the story behind why Heyoon existed.

The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to take you there. Why?

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … Continue reading →

99% Invisible

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2013/07/02/83-heyoon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

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The best self improvement podcast episodes. From improving productivity, to finding purpose in your life to what constitutes freedom, this topic is on anything and everything that can help people to improve their lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

"We are a lot harder to read than we think" At work, studies show that others have a better perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses than we do. I've come to believe that I must validate how others view me, I cannot assume my understanding is correct without validation. This episode is fascinating, learn how to have a more accurate view of how others see you.

"The short answer is: people don't see us the way we see ourselves."

Heidi Grant Halvorson, author of "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," explains the science of perception.

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Understand How People See You

"Agility = the opposite of rigidity". "The ability to change your mind is a superpower." When someone gives you feedback, try not to think 'is this true or not?' Try to think 'what can I learn from this?' Sometimes you learn you don't agree but you have a good reason why. "The good learn from everyone and everything. The average from themselves. The stupid already know everything." Socrates.

"Enrollment agility = what to do with our thoughts and emotions internally that

Susan David, author of "Emotional Agility" and psychologist at Harvard Medical School, on learning to unhook from strong feelings.

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