500 Cats
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!
Episodes
32 episodes
32 - How to Circumnavigate the Globe for Nothing
In Episode 32, we kick things off with a recap of the Louisville Turkey Trot, where the team volunteered and filmed to support the Community Food Share. But the warm fuzzy feelings end there as we dive into the absolute disaster that was our tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:02:55
31 - Cat-astrophie Airlines
When live event professionals try to leave the country and the airlines say, “Absolutely not.” In this episode of 500 Cats, Dave and Marcus attempt to fly to Qatar for the Samla 200, only to have their flight canceled on the tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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50:50
30 - Panama Kitty Beach
The BCC Live crew recaps nine wild events—from Ironman Kona to the LT Games in Minneapolis and Ironman Florida. Hear behind-the-scenes chaos, broadcast hacks, and heartfelt moments with the One Percent Better team. Tape, travel, tech, and teamw...
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54:02
29 - Cattanooga
The 500 Cats crew takes the show to Chattanooga, Tennessee, during IRONMAN Chattanooga. Joined by race director Brian Myrick, volunteer director Alex High, regional director Ryan Richards, and athlete-turned-staffer Daniel Allemond, this episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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53:51
28 - The Backwards Episode
Welcome to Episode 28! The Backwards Episode. We're giving you a rundown of all the events we've done since our last episode, but in reverse order. Why? Literally no reason! Come along the journey with us as we explore the ups and downs of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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44:46
27 - Peanut Butter Mud and Other Musings
Welcome to Episode 27! We start by airing our grievances about "the least successful project" we've ever been a part of. It involves broken hardware, gross incompetence from Dell, and a $5,000 TV that we had to "eat".Then, we get into th...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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46:15
26 - The F'ing Up to Figure it Out Episode
In Episode 26, the hosts of 500 Cats discuss their recent experiences working on live broadcasts and operations for various events, highlighting the challenges and successes of each one.Key topics include:I...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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41:14
25 - Broadcasting Triumphs and Tribulations
Episode 25 of "500 Cats" dives into the thrilling world of extreme endurance races and broadcast challenges. The hosts recap their intense two weeks, which included covering the IRONMAN Lake Placid, and the FoCo Fondo in Fort Collins, Colorado....
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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40:06
24 - American cycling is better than European cycling let's fight!
🔥 Amazingly Enough Episode 24: Lake Life, Race Highs, & Pro Swagger! 🔥The AmazinglyEnough crew is back in the Boulder studio, dusting off the desert from a "work trip" to Lake Powell that was anything but typical! We toted pod...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:10:18
23 - The Good, The Bad, and The Keyboard Warriors
Welcome back to 500 Cats, episode 23! This week, we dive into the recent IRONMAN Frankfurt, celebrating Kristian Blummenfelt's incredible run and discussing the controversial penalties that stirred up social media. We also share our frustration...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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55:13
22 - Auto Responders are like YouTube Comments
Welcome back to 500 Cats, Episode 22! After a much-needed (and very busy) hiatus, the team is here to dish on the trials and tribulations of event production, starting with their number one pet peeve: auto-responders. Find out why these "out-of...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:03:35
21 - The Forest is on Fire, but the Podcast’s Fine
This week, the Cats navigate triathlon mayhem as usual – rookie wetsuit disasters, risky drone maneuvers, and questionable audio setups. But when an actual forest fire breaks out mid-broadcast (no, seriously), they carry on unfazed. There may h...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:03:53
20 - Vegas Chaos to Unbound Glory
After a "significant hiatus" and a whirlwind of 31 events since January 30th, the 500 Cats crew is back for Episode 20! Dave, Marcus, and Dylan dive into the madness of their incredibly busy schedule, recounting tales from the front lines of ev...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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44:22
19 - Tech Talk and Airline Scams
Join us as we dive deep into the world of airline status, uncovering the truth behind the points game and sharing our own frustrating experiences. We'll also explore the latest advancements in video transmission technology, including DJI's new ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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50:57
18 - Cats, Drones, and GPS Groans
In this episode of 500 Cats, the team is buzzing with excitement as they recount early 2025 event highlights and dive into cutting-edge tech projects. From the smooth success of Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona to navigating the challenges of wat...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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47:12
17 - A.I. Overlords
On this episode of 500 Cats, the team kicks off the new year by exploring the wild world of AI and how it’s shaping event production. From microphone mishaps to philosophical musings on “feeding the bears,” the crew keeps it real with storie...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:52
16 - Right Meow! The 2024 Wrap-Up
As 2024 draws to a close, the 500 Cats crew gathers for their final podcast of the year – and it's packed with laughs, reflections, and a whole lot of "right meow!"Join Dave, Melinda, Marcus, and Dylan as they celebrate a year of triumph...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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56:01
15: Kiwi Kickoff
On this episode of 500 Cats, the team embarks on their first adventure in the Land of the Long White Cloud—New Zealand! Managing all things IT and internet from Taupō during the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Ryan and Dylan share the...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:14
14: We Care So You Don't Have Toooooooo
This week on 500 Cats, the team dives headfirst into a post-Thanksgiving recap, complete with carrot soufflé controversies and the aftermath of a chilly Turkey Trot. Dave and Ryan brave the cold to capture the festive spirit on camera, while Me...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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42:25
13: Lots of Turkey. Lots of Workey.
It's a jam-packed episode of 500 Cats! This week the team recaps three very different events: a high-tech safety conference at Folsom Field, a sold-out choir concert with a global live stream audience, and IRONMAN Arizona, where an emotional en...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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50:54
12: The Coolest Cats I've Ever Met
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 stri...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:43
11: The Hiss-story of Arizona
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 Ed...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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40:37
10: Back in the Cat Factory
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 mu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:07
9: The Cat-ermath of IRONMAN Florida
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:09
8: Jim Ristow the Cat Sheriff
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 Worl...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:05
