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500 Cats
by 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!
Episodes
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36 - Lord of the 9 Lives
Grit grows on trees at IRONMAN. Apparently. From the pool deck in Kona, we sit down with Ben O’Donnell, who went from 28 days in the ICU with COVID to racing IRONMAN again — and is now taking on the World Championship. Then our old friend Mike Reilly joins us to talk finish lines, inspiration,...
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35 - The Next Episode
500 Cats is back! This time, from Kona. We catch up on a summer of event chaos and ask a surprisingly difficult question: What does BCC actually do? So we enlist Ryan Lobato, Kenny Withrow, and Bob Babbitt to help figure it out. Bob responds by taking us on an unexpected and excellent trip…
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34 - Back by Unpopular Demand
After a six-month hiatus, the 500 Cats crew is back in the studio! It turns out all it took to get us rolling again was a handful of people at IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder demanding to know where we went. In this episode, we look back at a wild, jam-packed production season. We break down the logistical...
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33 - Offseason Reflections: The Top 5 Events of the Year
In this episode of 500 Cats, the team takes a breather during the rare "event off-season" to reflect on a massive year of production. While they usually spend this time skiing, the unusually warm weather has them in the office focused on inventory, redesigning travel applications, and catching up...
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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 trip to Qatar. What was supposed to be a standard...
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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 train to the gate and rebooked into a 42-hour, five-airport hostage...
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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 teamwork—this is life on the road doing what we love.…
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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 episode dives into the heart of what makes the event…
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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 last few weeks and go yet again into our old standby…
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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 the main event: a recap of Gravel Worlds. We cover how a...
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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: IRONMAN Canada: The team talks about their work at IRONMAN Canada in Ottawa, sharing…
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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. The episode also highlights the inclusivity of races...
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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 podcast gear to the middle of nowhere and... didn't use it. Instead, we...
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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 frustrations with the rampant negativity and "keyboard warriors"...
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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-office" emails are a "plague in the event business"...
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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 have been a brief dive into politics too, but don’t...
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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 event production. Relive the drama of Rock and Roll Las...
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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 transmitter/receiver and our plans to capture epic...
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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 waterproofing GPS trackers, the crew balances innovation with...
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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 stories from behind the scenes at some of the world’s biggest...
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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 triumphs and tribulations, from conquering 85 events and countless...
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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 their hilariously chaotic journey navigating left-hand driving,...
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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 Mel takes on the 5K with a 360° camera in tow. But the...
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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 encounter with an athlete led to a heartwarming story....
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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 strive for more—whether it’s giving back to those in need…
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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 Edde Burgess. Hear awesome stories from the past and…
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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 music for events and some of the funny stories we have...
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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, sat down with us to talk us through the day. Thanks...
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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 World Championship in Kona in 2026. Thanks for tuning in…
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7: The Cat King of Panama City Beach
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! Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t...
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6: Island of the Cats Championship
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...
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5: Get Ready for Caturday
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...
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4: Tale of Two Kitties
The 500 Cats pod squad is back, reporting live for the fourth day in a row from the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona! In this episode, we’re joined by Marc Roy from Sports Stats, the top-tier timing company, and Matthieu van Veen, CBO of IRONMAN. Matthieu hears his custom AI song for the first...
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3: Right Meow!!
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. Thanks for...
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2: Kona Kats (The Musical)
Today, the guys met up on the pool deck of the Kona Beach Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i once again to discuss the cats from yesterday's work on the island. We take a special look at the summary of our day through the power of AI music, and hear from our friends JJ Schuster and Matt Lieto (take…
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1: BCC Live from Kona
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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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