500 Cats
BCC Live
From the creators of How to Ski It, 500 Cats is BCC Live's newest and most unpredictable podcast. Dive into the wild, unfiltered world of event professionals as they share the highs, lows, and hilarious moments from behind the scenes. Unhinged, a little chaotic, but always entertaining—this is the podcast that gives you a front-row seat to the fun, challenges, and camaraderie that make the event industry tick. Tune in for candid conversations, stories, and a lot of laughs. 500 Cats is only here for 500 episodes... so don't miss it!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best 500 Cats episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to 500 Cats for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite 500 Cats episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
11: The Hiss-story of Arizona
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11/15/24 • 40 min
On this episode of 500 Cats, we talk about the 20 year anniversary of IRONMAN Arizona while on site in Arizona. We talk with Judy Stowers and and Tom Ziebart, two of the people who have been to every year of the race, along with our own host Edde Burgess. Hear awesome stories from the past and some inspirational words with true friends.
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11/19/24 • 43 min
In this episode of 500 Cats, Marcus, Ryan, and Edde are joined by Tim and Cloe Bolen, two incredible athletes featured in IRONMAN Arizona 2024. Their story is one of resilience, generosity, and deep connection, inspiring us all to strive for more—whether it’s giving back to those in need, fostering meaningful relationships, or simply being a better version of ourselves. We’re honored to share this conversation with two truly extraordinary individuals and grateful to call them friends. Tune in and discover how their journey might inspire you to make a difference.
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3: Right Meow!!
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10/22/24 • 42 min
We're 3 for 3 on pool deck debauchery! Another beautiful morning in Kailua-Kona means another episode with 500 Cats.
Today we get personal with our great friend, Matt McClone. We catchup on serious work on the island, and meet with our boss at IRONMAN for broadcasting, Mark Mosback.
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1: BCC Live from Kona
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10/21/24 • 39 min
Welcome to the first-ever episode of 500 Cats, a podcast by event professionals recorded live on-site at the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.
Dave, Ryan Kelly, Ryan High, and Dylan are poolside, chatting about all things race week, with surprise appearances from friends Bob Gitsham and Isabel Bowmen.
Expect plenty of stories, laughs, and maybe even some chaos. It’s all in good fun—after all, this might just be the second-worst podcast ever made, right behind How to Ski It. Tune in for an inside look at the world of IRONMAN and other events from the people who live it.
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10: Back in the Cat Factory
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11/07/24 • 51 min
This week on the podcast, we talk through travel, music, and the election. As event professionals, we have a lot of advice for how to travel better, so if you've ever wanted our insider scoop, here it is. We also talk through the way we pick music for events and some of the funny stories we have collected over the years. Lastly, we touch on the election, but don't worry, we're not getting political! Check it out!
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11/03/24 • 45 min
Our team sits down and talks through some of the frustrations, difficulties and successes following IRONMAN Florida the day after the race. There were a lot of learnings and some tears as well as new friends. One of those friends, Denise Escher, sat down with us to talk us through the day.
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8: Jim Ristow the Cat Sheriff
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10/31/24 • 46 min
Today on the podcast we talk about industry terms, or at least the made up terms we often use when talking about our equipment. We also sat down with Jim Ristow to talk about his Journey at IRONMAN and his plans to take part in the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona in 2026.
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10/30/24 • 39 min
The crew made it to IRONMAN Florida for another event! On this episode of 500 Cats we catch up with the Race Director, Ben Rausa, as well as the jumbotron driver of legend, Larry Powell. We also have a new cat song to unveil!
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10/27/24 • 45 min
There are no words that do justice to express our feelings of the 2024 IRONMAN World Championship, and what it means to us and to our friends. This is definitiely one you're going to want to listen to.
We want to extend a special thank you to: Marcus Thomas, Melinda Downey, Cate Camacho, Isabel Bowman, Morgan Crescent, Katie Copner, Diana Bertsch, Mark Mosback, Matthieu van Veen, Julia Polloreno, Matt Lieto, Greg Welch, Michael Lovato, Dede Griesbauer, Mirinda Carfrae, Nicholas Strope, Tracy Michaels–and especially our special athletes and dear friends Dave Kellermanns, Bob Gitsham, Brent & Kyle Pease, Jeff & Johnny Agar, Matt & Bambi McClone, and JJ Schuster & his entire family.
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5: Get Ready for Caturday
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10/25/24 • 28 min
In Episode 5 of 500 Cats, it's the day before the big race at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, and the crew is buzzing with excitement! This episode features Katie Copner, who oversees VIP operations at IRONMAN, sharing behind-the-scenes insights on how she’s gearing up for race day. We’re also joined by Ryan High, back with updates on how things are going at merch as the final touches come together for the big event. With race day and the broadcast just around the corner, the energy is at an all-time high as we prepare to go all in for tomorrow’s showdown!
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FAQ
How many episodes does 500 Cats have?
500 Cats currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does 500 Cats cover?
The podcast is about Ironman, Triathlon, Athlete, Bike, Cats, Podcasts, Sports, Events, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on 500 Cats?
The episode title '9: The Cat-ermath of IRONMAN Florida' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 500 Cats?
The average episode length on 500 Cats is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of 500 Cats released?
Episodes of 500 Cats are typically released every 2 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of 500 Cats?
The first episode of 500 Cats was released on Oct 21, 2024.
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