The Backpocket Podcast

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260. Ben VandenWymelenberg Apr 23, 2020

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Ben is the founder and president of Woodchuck USA, a company he originally started as a custom wooden engraved product company that has now turned into one of the top facemask manufacturers in the entire country. He is manufacturing up to 3 million face per week and sending them to hospitals in need all over the country. Hear the story of how he transitioned his manufacturing and services to meet the needs of the greater population during this corona crisis and how he plans to beat Chinese manufacturing with ENTIRELY US based manufacturing in less than 2 weeks.

For anyone looking to purchase face masks please contact Woodchuck USA at sales@woodchuckusa.com

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259. Sophie VanSurksum Apr 21, 2020

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Sophie VanSurksum is a Certified Personal Trainer, founding Instructor for Barry's Bootcamp in Minneapolis, and founder of @urfitnesswitness - her fitness brand she started last year. She studied Public Health and Nutrition and took a job in health care when she graduated 2 years ago. She realized very soon that she did not like her job in healthcare and pivoted into the fitness space by starting her fitness brand. We've had the pleasure getting to know Sophie over the last year and are grateful to share her story of insane growth in that time. Enjoy!

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258. Sydney Kaye Apr 14, 2020

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Sydney Kaye is a Digital Marketer and aspiring podcast show host who recently graduated from the University of Minnesota. Having finished her degree, Sydney is on the path to finding what she loves to do just like the rest of us! If we could describe her as best as possible, we would say that she is ambitious as hell and incredibly artistic. Sydney is a good friend of ours and we workout at ALTR with her. Listen now to hear all Sydney has to say about this transition in life! This conversation was powered by Metro Mugs - mugs that inspire conversation. Use code BACKPOCKET for 20% off any of our 3 Backpocket mugs --> BUY HERE This podcast is brought you by Sota Scents - a MN local, hand crafted candle company Use code BACKPOCKET for 20% off your first order --> BUY HERE

257. David Chang Apr 09, 2020

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David Chang is the founder of Cafe Racers of Instagram, a motorcycle brand he started five years ago. Since then, he has grown the account to have a following of over one million and has built this brand as his full time job. David speaks about ways of finding enjoyment and making a true living off of starting an Instagram page. One of the star qualities about David is that he is all about giving back. Additionally, he traveled to Thailand with Declan and a group of others at the beginning of the year! Enjoy all David has to offer about his philosophies and findings from his life experience!

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256. Jonah Stillman Apr 07, 2020

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Jonah Stillman is a TED/Keynote Speaker, author and entrepreneur. He was the 21st person in Minnesota to test positive for the Coronavirus, being one of the first thousand to contract the disease in the U.S. He has since conquered the sickness and is here to detail his experience. Jonah and his father co-authored their New York Times Best Seller, "Gen Z @ Work," and Jonah travels all over the world to speak about his expertise.

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255. Luis Leonardo Mar 31, 2020

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Luis Leonardo is the owner of Tr3s Sports and founder of Embrace North, a brand embracing challenge through cold thermogenesis workouts. What are these workouts like, you ask? They involve jumping in cold water and utilizing the Wim Hof Method. Luis was born and raised in Guatemala and went on to become a professional triathlete. Listen now to hear more about the man behind the movement!

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254. Quarantined with our Roommates Mar 30, 2020

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With no place to be and nothing on our agenda, we decided to get some drinks and hash out life as it is. We detail our appreciation for each other, the things we cannot stand about one another, and what the hell is going on with Declan and why has he been wearing the same pants for the last 4 days. Enjoy!

"This is a moment I've been dreaming of for the past 2 years" - Jack Burke

Roommates include: Andrew Inserra, Declan Brown, Jack Burke, Matt Christenson, and Matt Harein

253. Rob Vincent Mar 24, 2020

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Rob Vincent is an actor in Los Angeles who's been in the industry for the past ten years with a variety of shows ranging from early 2000s rap videos like "Ignition (remix)" to recent Netflix movies like "Justine". This is far from a typical episode as we hosted live from the Twin Cities Auto Show. We decided to try something different by asking patrons for "advice for 2 wildly average guys". After mostly failing at getting some advice, fortunately we met Rob, who was the last person to join in on a conversation with us. Rob has incredible range and an incredible story for you to listen to in this week's episode of the podcast. Enjoy!

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252. Ian Deloney Mar 17, 2020

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Ian Deloney is the lead graphic designer for Social Butterfly, a Minneapolis company that finds untapped potential in the products and services of other businesses and allows them to transform into the best versions they can be. Ian will be speaking at Link n Drink 008 on April 22nd to discuss mental health and the importance of inner dialogue. His past experience includes working with Gary Vee, Floyd Mayweather, and Yngandreckless. You won't want to miss the insight Ian gives on various aspects of life!

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251. Emergency Coronacast Mar 16, 2020

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We detail 6 safe quarantine practices for you all to take part in with the coronavirus taking over. A Coronavirus tri-fold poster (think 7th grade science fair project) was put together by us to communicate the crucial facts and safe practices for you during this time of strife. We issue an official apology for our lack of "social distancing" as we took on St. Patty's Day festivities in Chicago this past weekend. As young people of America, we have to face the fact that it may have been our lack of social distancing that caused the shut down of all restaurants and bars, and for that we bring you this podcast to highlight the crazy times we are living in. Enjoy!

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