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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

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35 - The Next Episode

500 Cats ·

2026/10/04

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 through the history of triathlon. Turns out, nobody really knows what we do. But apparently we’re pretty good at it. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe a...

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34 - Back by Unpopular Demand

500 Cats ·

2026/06/19

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 chaos of live broadcasting Sea Otter, racing between two major events separated by only 48 hours, and debuting the brand-new LiveU LU900 backpacks at the IRONMAN North American Championship in T...

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33 - Offseason Reflections: The Top 5 Events of the Year

500 Cats ·

2025/12/22

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 on much-needed sleep. The crew reveals the results of a company-wide vote on their Top 5 Favorite Events from the past year. From the sheer technical complexity of a massive ranch-based production to...

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32 - How to Circumnavigate the Globe for Nothing

500 Cats ·

2025/12/01

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 broadcast installation turned into a travel nightmare. We recount the journey from hell, featuring a passenger vaping in the bathroom, a "cattle car" flight experience, and a vomiting incident in the aisle...

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31 - Cat-astrophie Airlines

500 Cats ·

2025/11/24

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 situation. Meanwhile, we still have bags that are emotionally recovering from a previous trip to Spain, where $2,000 in luggage fees bought them a 10-day delay and some very unintentionally “just-in-tim...

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Ep 30 Panama Kitty Beach

500 Cats ·

2025/10/30

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. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on social for more behind-the-scenes content and up...

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Ep 29 - Cattanooga

500 Cats ·

2025/09/27

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 business special: community, dedication, and the people behind the scenes. From stories of leadership and high expectations to inspiring tales of perseverance through cancer, the conversations capture the p...

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28 - The Backwards Episode

500 Cats ·

2025/09/22

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 of complaining about negative comments. But seriously, why do people have to be so negative? It's great to have you all on this journey with us, we hope you enjoy! But if you don't, you don't have to ...

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27 - Peanut Butter Mud and Other Musings

500 Cats ·

2025/08/29

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 last-minute rainstorm turned a bike race into a "peanut butter mud" mess and the best footage we’ve ever seen of cyclists getting stuck. We also discuss what makes the Gravel Worlds broadcast different fr...

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26 - The F'ing Up to Figure it Out Episode

500 Cats ·

2025/08/15

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 stories about the amazing athletes they met, the support they received from the community and local businesses like AV Canada and Fleet Pro Sound, and the challenges they faced with shipping gear to Canada...

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25 - Broadcasting Triumphs and Tribulations

500 Cats ·

2025/07/28

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 like FoCo Fondo with their non-binary category, and shares anecdotes from site visits, including a challenging reconnaissance of the Leadville 100 course. The team looks ahead to upcoming events like...

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Episode - 24 - American cycling is better than...

500 Cats ·

2025/07/16

🔥 AmazinglyEnough 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 soaked up 103-degree heat, dodged sleep in a "hunk of junk" houseboat (seriously, if there was a fire, someone would "put it out when they're done with this"), and enjoyed the slowest work week

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23 - The Good, The Bad, and The Keyboard Warriors

500 Cats ·

2025/07/02

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" in online comments, contrasting it with the overwhelmingly positive community surrounding the Western States 100 broadcast. Plus, we're joined by pro triathlete Justin Metzler, who shares his perspec...

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22 - Auto Responders are like YouTube Comments

500 Cats ·

2025/06/23

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" when you're literally on-site with the sender. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us ...

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21 - The Forest is on Fire, but the Podcast’s Fine

500 Cats ·

2025/06/17

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 worry, that didn’t make the final edit. Just another day at 500 Cats – where fires can’t stop us, but common sense probably should. Thanks for tuning in to 500 Cats! If you enjoyed the episode, don’t f...

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20 - Vegas Chaos to Unbound Glory

500 Cats ·

2025/06/06

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 Vegas, the rollercoaster ride that was Sea Otter, the team's triumphant comeback at Levi's Gran Fondo, GPS devices at IRONMAN Texas, the success of the Boulder Boulder running race, and the groundbre...

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19 - Tech Talk and Airline Scams

500 Cats ·

2025/01/30

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 footage with motorcycle-mounted cameras. Plus, we'll discuss the pros and cons of different action cameras, from GoPros to Insta360s, and share our recommendations for capturing your own adventures.Than...

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18 - Cats, Drones, and GPS Groans

500 Cats ·

2025/01/23

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 real-world problem-solving. They also geek out over drones, discussing their role in live broadcasts and the intricacies of turning consumer drones into professional tools. With humor, teamwork, and plen...

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17 - A.I. Overlords

500 Cats ·

2025/01/08

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 endurance events.In this episode, they introduce a surprise AI guest (or two) who’s been quietly listening to past episodes — and has some shockingly insightful (and hilarious) thoughts to share. The ...

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16 - Right Meow! The 2024 Wrap-Up

500 Cats ·

2024/12/24

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 broadcasts to navigating the complexities of international travel and customs declarations.The team dissects their recent success at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in New Zealand, sharing behind...

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