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In this week’s podcast, we talk with Niels Duinker, a professional comedy juggler who first thought of becoming a successful international performer when he was 12 years old, and well before the end of his teenage years, his dream had become a reality.

Niels has set 9 Guinness World Records in juggling and was voted Juggler of the Decade by the International Magicians Society. He also received the Award of Excellence from the Museum of Juggling History.

Modestly beginning his career in a Rotterdam youth circus, Niels now spends his time jetting between high-profile engagements at theaters, casinos, cruise ships, theme parks, and corporate events.

More than just a pretty face with a bag full of cool tricks, in the spring of 2009 Niels completed the course work for his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Another dream turned reality.

Sharing his love of the arts with the performers of tomorrow, Niels regularly lectures as a guest artist at two Government-funded professional circus schools in the Netherlands: Codarts Circus School in Rotterdam and the Fontys Circus School in Tilburg. He also serves as a board member with the International Jugglers Association and he’s the president of the International Sport Juggling Federation, which is the governing body for the sport of juggling.

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In this episode, we chat with Tom Stoltman, the current World’s Strongest Man. Tom began training at the age of 16 and started strongman at 18!

Despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome from a young kid, Tom was often met with negativity from others.

Through the love and support of family and friends, and his will and desire to succeed, Tom learned to persevere through tough times and work hard.  Tom has overcome hurdles he thought were impossible to conquer, as he was able to achieve through his immense physical prowess. It was, however, when he learned to match his physical strength with his mental strength and develop the Champions Mindset that enabled him to reach his dreams.

In June this year, Tom won the 2021 World’s Strongest Man competition, becoming the first man from Scotland to win the World’s Strongest Man.

Grounded and humble, Tom continues to approach life with an amazing attitude and appreciation for what real strength is.

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In this episode, we chat with Tom Stoltman, the current World’s Strongest Man. Tom began training at the age of 16 and started strongman at 18!

Despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome from a young kid, Tom was often met with negativity from others.

Through the love and support of family and friends, and his will and desire to succeed, Tom learned to persevere through tough times and work hard.  Tom has overcome hurdles he thought were impossible to conquer, as he was able to achieve through his immense physical prowess. It was, however, when he learned to match his physical strength with his mental strength and develop the Champions Mindset that enabled him to reach his dreams.

In June this year, Tom won the 2021 World’s Strongest Man competition, becoming the first man from Scotland to win the World’s Strongest Man.

Grounded and humble, Tom continues to approach life with an amazing attitude and appreciation for what real strength is.

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About This Episode:

In this episode, we chat with Tom Stoltman, the current World’s Strongest Man. Tom began training at the age of 16 and started strongman at 18!

Despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome from a young kid, Tom was often met with negativity from others. 

Through the love and support of family and friends, and his will and desire to succeed, Tom learned to persevere through tough times and work hard.  Tom has overcome hurdles he thought were impossible to conquer, as he was able to achieve through his immense physical prowess. It was, however, when he learned to match his physical strength with his mental strength and develop the Champions Mindset that enabled him to reach his dreams.

In June this year, Tom won the 2021 World's Strongest Man competition, becoming the first man from Scotland to win the World's Strongest Man.

Grounded and humble, Tom continues to approach life with an amazing attitude and appreciation for what real strength is.

Connect with Tom:

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About This Episode:

In this episode, we chat with Tom Stoltman, the current World’s Strongest Man. Tom began training at the age of 16 and started strongman at 18!

Despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome from a young kid, Tom was often met with negativity from others. 

Through the love and support of family and friends, and his will and desire to succeed, Tom learned to persevere through tough times and work hard.  Tom has overcome hurdles he thought were impossible to conquer, as he was able to achieve through his immense physical prowess. It was, however, when he learned to match his physical strength with his mental strength and develop the Champions Mindset that enabled him to reach his dreams.

In June this year, Tom won the 2021 World’s Strongest Man competition, becoming the first man from Scotland to win the World’s Strongest Man.

Grounded and humble, Tom continues to approach life with an amazing attitude and appreciation for what real strength is.

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In this week’s podcast, we talk with Chris Perry an award-winning writer and director with 25 years of animation experience. He began his career at Rhythm & Hues and Pixar before helping create four award-winning independent short films including THE INCIDENT AT TOWER 37 and CALDERA.

Perry’s work has earned him a Sci-Tech Oscar and a MegaGrant from Epic Games.

Chris is a tenured professor at Hampshire College and has a screenwriting textbook coming out with Bloomsbury Press in 2022.

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About This Episode:

In this week’s podcast, we talk with Chris Perry an award-winning writer and director with 25 years of animation experience. He began his career at Rhythm & Hues and Pixar before helping create four award-winning independent short films including THE INCIDENT AT TOWER 37 and CALDERA. 

Perry’s work has earned him a Sci-Tech Oscar and a MegaGrant from Epic Games.

Chris is a tenured professor at Hampshire College and has a screenwriting textbook coming out with Bloomsbury Press in 2022.

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In this week’s podcast, we talk with Oscar winner Will McCormack, an American actor, executive producer, screenwriter and film director. Most recently, Will’s moving short animated film (co-written and co-directed by Michael Govier) If Anything Happens I Love You (2020) earned him the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

We discuss the delicate sophistication of telling a story about grief through the medium of animation. We hear about the careful and thoughtful planning that went into creating a story about the vulnerability and pain of grief, sadness and loss that has the power to bring people together and create connection. We share a belief that all stories can be told in animation and are simply not child’s play.

No creative challenge is too big for our guest this week, and we look forward to the projects that are ruminating in his inspiring and brilliant mind.

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In this week’s podcast, we talk with Oscar winner Will McCormack, an American actor, executive producer, screenwriter and film director. Most recently, Will’s moving short animated film (co-written and co-directed by Michael Govier) If Anything Happens I Love You (2020) earned him the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

We discuss the delicate sophistication of telling a story about grief through the medium of animation. We hear about the careful and thoughtful planning that went into creating a story about the vulnerability and pain of grief, sadness and loss that has the power to bring people together and create connection. We share a belief that all stories can be told in animation and are simply not child’s play.

No creative challenge is too big for our guest this week, and we look forward to the projects that are ruminating in his inspiring and brilliant mind.

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If Anything Happens I Love You

Kevin Can F**k Himself

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About This Episode:

In this week’s podcast, we talk with Oscar winner Will McCormack, an American actor, executive producer, screenwriter and film director. Most recently, Will’s moving short animated film (co-written and co-directed by Michael Govier) If Anything Happens I Love You (2020) earned him the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

We discuss the delicate sophistication of telling a story about grief through the medium of animation. We hear about the careful and thoughtful planning that went into creating a story about the vulnerability and pain of grief, sadness and loss that has the power to bring people together and create connection. We share a belief that all stories can be told in animation and are simply not child’s play.

No creative challenge is too big for our guest this week, and we look forward to the projects that are ruminating in his inspiring and brilliant mind.

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