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For Kobe & Gianna Bryant | BYP 046

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Jan 27, 2020

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My thoughts on the sudden passing of a great LA sports icon & hero in Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter, Gianna Bryant. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang Facebook.com/BillyYangPodcast

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Jan 27, 2020

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For Kobe & Gianna Bryant | BYP 046: My thoughts on the sudden passing of a great LA sports icon & hero in Kobe Bryant and his 13-year old daughter, Gianna Bryant. ______ Patreon.com/BillyYang Instagram.com/BillyYangPod Twitter.com/BillyYang... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Tim Tollefson | BYP 002: Tim Tollefson based out of Mammoth Lakes, CA stumbled into the mountain ultra trail scene in 2014 after a couple of frustrating years on the road marathon circuit and hasn't looked back since. His ever growing resume includes many top ultra finishes... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Christopher McDougall | BYP 014: Christopher McDougall, journalist and author of the best-selling book "Born to Run" that sparked a movement in minimalist running joins me to speak candidly about the both the popularity and early struggles of the book, the latest news on the movie,... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Jean-Paul Bosnoyan | BYP 005: Jean-Paul "Mufasa" Bosnoyan (previously fighting under "Lebosnoyani") is a rising young talent in Mixed Martial Arts circles. Although only 18-years old, he has many years of MMA experience thanks to his father's early and continuous tutelage.... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Topher Gaylord | BYP 007: Topher Gaylord is many things: a storyteller, an avid traveler, a successful business man in the outdoor space and an incredible athlete in his own right. We discuss how he broke into the outdoor space, how his friendship with the "Ultramarathon Man"... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Magdalena Boulet | BYP 003: In this episode, Olympian and Western States winner Magdalena Boulet shares her incredible story about being a Polish immigrant, running for the United States in the Olympics, becoming an American Citizen on September 11th and much more. ... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Rory Bosio | BYP 006: Rory Bosio is a mountain athlete for The North Face, specifically a mountain-ultra-trail runner from the Tahoe area in Northern California. She also spends her time as a Pediatric ICU nurse when she's not in the mountains or traveling somewhere for an... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Zach Miller | BYP 015: Zach Miller, a professional ultramarathoner and The North Face athlete joins me today to talk about his upbringing, what drives his engine, life at 10,000 feet living at Barr Camp ...and more! :: MONT BLANC https://youtu.be/wUpRzyUrrlw :: Zach... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Guillaume Calmettes | BYP 011: If there is one throughline in the arc of 33-year old Guillaume Calmettes' life is that his pursuits are not done at half-speed. From his former life as a skydiver to his academic achievements to his now ultrarunning career, Guillaume has always... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Joe Grant | BYP 018: In a phone conversation, I chat with mountain athlete Joe Grant about his recent unsupported FKT at the Nolan's 14. Hear the play by play of his journey and other mountain adventures. :: Black Diamond Nolan's Write Up https://bit.ly/2JbhMec ::... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Scott Jurek | BYP 012: Scott Jurek, arguably the greatest American male ultrarunner of all time joins me on the show today to talk all things "North" - his through hike on the famed Appalachian Trail, his career in ultrarunning, Dean Karnazes, "Born to Run"...and more! ::... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Timothy Olson | BYP 024: Timothy Olson, the two-time Western States 100 champion sat down with me in Boulder, CO to talk all about his history in the sport, overcoming a drug-fueled past, dealing with overtraining and much more. :: The Olson's Love... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Dean Leslie | BYP 019: My conversation with Dean Leslie: filmmaker/cinematographer best known for his work with Salomon/Red Bull. We chat all about how he got started and the creative process. :: Wandering Fever http://www.wanderingfever.com/ :: "Trail... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Courtney Dauwalter | BYP 023: Sitting down with the incomparable Courtney Dauwalter, winner of the latest Tahoe 200 Mile Race - almost winning outright. She was the runner-up 2017 Ultrarunner of the Year, the 2018 Western States champion, has the 24 hour American record for... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Tim Tollefson & Zach Miller (Live) | BYP 021: My live conversation with UTMB elite runners Tim Tollefson and Zach Miller from Chamonix. A shakeout run and breakfast/live podcast hosted by BUFF and GU where we discuss the race and much more. :: "ZACH |... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Rich Roll | BYP 037: Rich Roll is the host of the popular "The Rich Roll Podcast", the bestselling author of his personal memoir "Finding Ultra", a plant-based wellness advocate/athlete and much more. Today we sit down to discuss his podcast/endurance journey and to... by Billy Yang Podcast
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Gilbert Tuhabonye (Live from Austin, TX) | BYP 043: Had the honor of speaking with genocide survivor Gilbert Tuhabonye as he recounts his story of growing up in Burundi, Africa during tribal warfare between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes. We also touch upon his recovery, running and much more. Thanks to The... by Billy Yang Podcast
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