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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 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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S1E33 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…
S1E32 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…
S1E31 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…
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…
S2E29 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…
S1E28 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…
S1E27 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…
S1E26 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…
S1E25 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,…
S1E24 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…
S1E23 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…
S1E22 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…
S1E21 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,…
S1E20 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…
S1E19 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…
S1E18 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…
S1E17 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…
S1E16 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…
S1E15 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…
S1E14 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…
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500 Cats has published 33 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Business, Careers.
500 Cats is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 47m.
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