Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Kennedy

What if faster and more regular earthquakes warnings also meant more false alarms? Lives would likely be saved, but just how many is too many warnings? Is natural hazard warning alert fatigue a real thing? These are some of the seismic questions Ben Kennedy, a Professor at the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Canterbury, and his team have been considering. He joins Jesse to discuss.

This week's NASCAR Live is all about getting you ready for the Chase. We begin the show by reliving Ryan Preece's dramatic victory that got him into the 16 driver field. Alex Hayden and Todd Gordon then join Mike Bagley to break down who could be hoisting the Bill France Cup come Homestead. Ben Kennedy then joins the show to discuss putting together the 2027 schedule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scott and Eben speak with Ben Kennedy, the COO of NASCAR, about how the racing giant balances its traditional roots and its constant quest for innovation. They talk about new race locations, up-and-coming drivers, private equity and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, cohost Yasmin Gagne talks with Fast Company and Inc. head of editorial strategy David Lidsky on what makes the fintech company Stripe an idea factory. Then NASCAR chief operating officer Ben Kennedy has a conversation with Yaz about bringing new audiences to car racing. To read David's reporting, go to: fastcompany.com/91538341/stripe-most-underrated-influential-159-billion-company-power-map  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news /news

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In this quick, informal episode, producer Josh Mendoza fills in for an absent Landon Cassill (happy birthday!) while Parker Kligerman squeezes in a recording before heading to Lime Rock Park. Parker discusses his upcoming NASCAR Truck Series race at a track he partially owns, sharing how a simple text to Ben Kennedy helped bring NASCAR to Lime Rock. The guys also cover the Zane Smith/Carson Hocevar drama, Tyler Reddick's struggles, F1 updates, and Scott Dixon's shocking departure from Ganassi. Leave us a voicemail! https://moneylap.com Or email us! friends@themoneylap.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Scheduling Conflicts and Travel Woes 02:37 - Racing at a Track You Own 04:25 - Lime Rock Race Preview 05:21 - Parker's Lime Rock Experience 09:02 - Reading Fan Reviews 14:22 - Recent On-Track Retaliations 19:02 - Tyler Reddick's "Freefall" 21:44 - Formula 1 and Kimi Antonelli 23:52 - Race Picks for the Weekend 25:36 - Scott Dixon's Move to McLaren (Timestamps are a rough timing and may require a little scrubbing to find the start of the topic) The Money Lap is the ultimate motorsport show (not a podcast) with Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill professional racecar drivers and hilarious hosts taking you through the world of motorsports. Covering NASCAR, F1, Indycar, and more, they'll provide the scoop, gossip, laughs, and stories from the racing biz. With over 2400 unique products currently in stock, Spoiler Diecast boasts one of the largest inventories in the industry. We are NASCAR focused, offering a wide range of diecast and apparel options. But that's not all. We've expanded our catalog to include diecast for dirt/sprint cars, Indycar, and F1. As passionate racing fans ourselves, we're constantly growing our offerings to cater to different forms of racing. Use promo code "moneylap" for free shipping for orders over $20. https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ Copyright 2026, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR EVP & Chief Venue & Racing Innovation Officer & Jeff Gordon, NASCAR Hall of Famer/Hendrick Motorsports Vice Chairman speak about the future of NASCAR and motorsports in the US. They joined Carol Massar and Joe Mathieu from the Milken Conference in Los Angeles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we recap NASCAR weekend at Talladega, Carson Hocevar getting his first career win and a celebration for the ages, Corey Day getting his first career win and news of Steve O'Donnell taking over for Jim France at the top of NASCAR and Ben Kennedy assuming Steve's role before we make picks and preview the upcoming weekend at Texas#NASCAR

Kenny Wallace discusses his interview with Denny Hamlin being brought up in cross examination at the NASCAR trial in Charlotte on Tuesay. The defense lawyer pointed to Hamlin praising Ben Kennedy for his innovation with the NASCAR schedule and also how the Next Gen Car has been a net positive for NASCAR and that the access to being competitive is now easier.The Kenny Conversation with Hamlin originally aired 7/10/2024.For broader context they discuss the charter negotiations for 16 minutes here: https://pic.x.com/gsZ5bun5KQ#nascar #racing #kennywallace #dennyhamlin Brought to you by JEGS! Click here: https://jegs.ork2.net/c/5722600/3417334/8482

Ben Kennedy is a Professor at the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Canterbury. and joins Emile Donovan.

Corey and Skip are joined virtually by EVP, Chief Racing and Venue Officer Ben Kennedy to discuss the release of the 2026 NASCAR schedule, along with some of the additions and changes from the 2025 schedule.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the entire 2026 Cup Series schedule released get their take on it from Guru Garrow and NASCAR Executive VP Ben Kennedy. Plus the sport has lost another giant and Carson Hocevar, like many other drivers, knows it's all or nothing to make the Playoff Saturday night at Daytona.

For the first time Chase Briscoe feels he has legit shot to win Brickyard 400 and Alex Bowman looks back at living in Indy. Plus we hear from point leader Chase Elliott and NASCAR VP Ben Kennedy on next season's race in San Diego.

Most entrepreneurs measure themselves by how much they earn, what they own, or how much they invest. But what happens when your biggest investment goes bad—and you lose almost everything?In this episode, James sits down with Ben Kennedy—a successful personal injury attorney, father, cancer survivor, and business owner—to talk about the mindset it takes to build a fulfilling life that goes beyond dollars.Ben shares powerful lessons on:Losing nearly $100K to fraud (and why he doesn't let it define him)Navigating cancer as a teenager and finding purpose through adversityBuilding trust and transparency in a traditionally “stiff” industryWhy chasing more money can sabotage your joy (and how he let go)The real difference between success and fulfillmentIf you've ever struggled with tying your identity to your income, this conversation will hit home.Whether you're leading a multimillion-dollar cleaning company or just trying to build something that matters, this episode is packed with stories and mindset shifts you won't forget.

Jeff and Jordan are live from Mexico City -- and joined by NASCAR's Ben Kennedy to open the show -- to discuss their experience at NASCAR's first international points race for the Cup Series since 1958.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Kyle Kirkwood’s winning weekend and the overall race weekend from Long Beach. They also talk about NASCAR’s Ben Kennedy being in attendance at the race. They also talk about what the rest of the season could look like for Kirkwood and Alex Palou. They later talk about the tire strategy played out during the race. Then they talk about the standout weekends from Sting Ray Robb, Kyffin Simpson, and Christian Lundgaard. Later in the first hour of the show, they talk about Felix Rosenqvist being super consistent. They also talk about Team Penske not having stellar qualifying results but making up for it in the race itself. They later talk about the crash between Colton Herta and Jacob Abel in morning warmup. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the passing of Larry Henry and look back at his best radio highlights. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the upcoming Indy 500 open testing along with the latest on the Indy 500 entry list. They also talk about Katherine Legge not competing in this year’s Indy 500 and will shift her focus on NASCAR with sponsorship from e.l.f. Cosmetics. They even talk about the disappointing TV ratings for Long Beach as they competed against NASCAR at Bristol and the Masters, preview the rookies for the Indy 500, and what some TV/race schedules will look like for 2026. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the major improvements on the FOX side with graphics and see Will Buxton and Jack Harvey getting more comfortable in their respective roles. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Robert Wicken’s IMSA race from Long Beach and what’s next for him. Kevin also talks about his experience in an earthquake and more details on the upcoming Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

E&I Host: Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing ManagerGuest: Ben Kennedy, Kennedy & Company Managing PartnerExplore the looming challenges in higher education as Ben Kennedy from Kennedy and Company joins E&I's Matt Levine to discuss proposed federal funding cuts. Hear from Ben as he outlines critical issues such as  Pell Grant funding, the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the impact on university enrollment strategies. Kennedy offers actionable insights for higher education professionals to navigate these challenges and maintain a positive campus experience amid fiscal uncertainties. Relevant Links:E&I Kennedy & Company ContractCooperatively Speaking is hosted by E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, non-profit procurement cooperative exclusively focused on serving the needs of education. Visit our website at www.eandi.org/podcast.Contact UsHave questions, comments, or ideas for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Contact Cooperatively Speaking at podcast@eandi.org. This podcast is for informational purposes only. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host(s) or E&I Cooperative Services.

Gold Coast Titans Hooker Sam Verrills talks about playing against Kalyn Ponga, being captained by big Tino and his dream meal! 00:00 Sam Verrils on the Run Home 00:45 Jamie Humphreys handsome 01:15 Healthy shoulder this year 02:30 Sam Verrills cheat meal 02:50 Ben Kennedy had a pizza before a game 03:30 Last game in the schedule 04:05 Takeaways from Des Hassler after the loss 04:50 Good day of training  05:30 Targeting Kalyn Ponga this week 06:30 The return of Tino, what is he like as a leader? 08:00 How do deal with the over call? 09:00 Expecting a baby 10:15 How has Des Hassler been? 11:00 His Masters Meal Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm AEDT on SEN 1170 AM Sydney 2pm AEST on SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen   Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN   Follow us on Social Media! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen X:      https://x.com/joelfletchsen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textGrief is the great universal leveller, we will all experience it at some point in our life. When and how grief comes into our life is something that none of us have any control over. Coping with sudden and unexpected loss is unbelievably difficult.In this episode I talk to Ben Kennedy about his story of grief and loss. Tragically 4 years ago when Ben was aged 32, he suddenly lost his wife Jo and their unborn child. Ben was thrown into unbearable trauma, loss and grief and had a 4 year old son to take care of.Ben uses his story to provide hope for other people who are living with loss and grief. As heartbreaking as his story is, it also filled with invaluable knowledge about how to cope with, survive and live with grief. As ever, this podcast is all about hope and Ben's story provides hope if you are living with grief and loss. I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

Corey announces his bold 2025 game plan: on the track, the Stacking Pennies Performance 01 car is set to debut at Daytona; off the track, Corey joins Prime Video as a pre- and post-race analyst.This offseason wasn't short on action —Skip tells stories about Ryan Blaney's wedding weekend in Aspen and Corey recaps his bucket list snowy-sideline adventure at a Bills game.NASCAR's Ben Kennedy drops by to preview The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and we dive into FS1's new documentary, The Madhouse, premiering Monday 1/27.Stick around as the crew recaps wild silly season moves, previews the 2025 Cup Series, and makes bold predictions you won't want to miss!Episode Rundown:(0:00-7:00) Welcome back to another season of Stacking Pennies! (8:40-12:10) Sideline thrills at the snowy Bills game(12:10-16:08) Ryan Blaney's Aspen wedding extravaganza(16:08-56:40) Announcing Stacking Pennies Performance + NASCAR on Prime Video(56:40-1:07:34) Ben Kennedy previews The Clash at Bowman Gray(1:07:35-1:37:22) Silly season shakeups + 2025 Cup Series predictions

In a category still getting its footing in the consumer consciousness, creating a perfectly flavored cocktail infused with THC/CBD is a task with many layers to it. So explains today's guest, Ben Kennedy, who along with his wife Kristen founded Fable Libations, a Denver-based brand in the growing hemp-derived beverage space. In our conversation Ben talks about how his background in advertising and marketing helped him lay the groundwork for building a brand, and the meticulous process he and his team followed to create the right combination of flavors. He also touches on the challenges in creating a recipe not based on an alcohol counterpart, but a unique drink that requires consumer education and adoption. Finally, we touch on the many legislative changes taking place that impact decisions around distribution and product development, and what's ahead for Fable.Mentioned in this episode:Fable Libations

Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Danny Weidler join you to discuss the Ezra Mam incident and what his playing future might look like, Joseph Sua'ali'i's golden ticket to the Wallabies, John Bateman's move from the Tigers and the Kangaroos being kept quiet. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://www.listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-rugby-league-podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLApplePodcasts Subscribe on Spotify: https://link.chtbl.com/FootyTalkRLSpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Kennedy, Jim Magilton and Matthew Ferguson join Michael on the show this week. Kennedy reflects on joining Ballymena United, playing under Jim Ervin, beating Larne and preparing for Glentoran challenge as well as advice he would offer young players looking for a move to England, based on his own experience at Stevenage. Jim Magilton discusses Cliftonville's start to the campaign, upcoming games with Loughgall and Linfield, Ronan Hale, new recruits and pays tribute to former boss George Burley. Plus Matthew Ferguson shares why the time was right to make the switch to Bangor, how Lee Feeney has them aiming high and his take on that incredible 9 goal thriller at Newry City last weekend.

00:00-16:45- KB and Marc are joined by charity guest host Ben Kennedy. The kicks off with reactions from Joey Chestnutt's removal from the Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest, NBA Finals preview, Fever schedule update, and more. 16:45- 22:54- Morning Checkdown 22:54-42:05- KB, Marc, and Ben debate Team USA Chairwoman Jennifer Rizzotti's response to Caitlin Clark not being on the roster. Then, Gold Medalists Zach Apple joins. Apple educates KB, Marc, and Bill on the upcoming swim trials, his career, and more. 42:05-1:12:44- Former Coach Tony Adragna joins. Adragna breaks down the upcoming season for the Indiana Hoosiers, the Hoosiers' offseason, and more. Morning Checkdown. 1:12:44-1:25:41- KB, Marc, and Ben debate which Colt will get the next big contract. Also, a preview of what's ahead for the Fever. 1:25:41-1:29:51- KB, Marc and Ben continue to debate if the Pacers should keep Obi Toppin and if big free agents will come to Indiana. 1:29:51-1:56:48 Indiana Fever GM Lin Dunn joins. Dunn talks about the Fever season to this point, Caitlin Clark and the noise around her, what the Fever need to do, and more. Morning Checkdown. 1:56:48-2:03:48- Pop Quiz 2:03:48-2:17:06- KB, Marc, and Ben wrap up the show with the news of Jerry West's death. The guys also talk the IndyCar Milwaukee test and the hybrid engines for IndyCar that will debut at Mid-Ohio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodsy sits down with rugby league legend Gorden 'The Raging Bull' Tallis for an in-depth chat about his incredible career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #47 of "Kenny Conversation" is NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Development & Strategy Ben Kennedy! #racing #kennywallace #nascar #benkennedy Brought to you by JEGS! Click here: https://jegs.io/KennyWallace & text KENNY to 36727 to save up to $100! ***thumbnail & b-roll photos by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media JEGS has been in business since 1960. Racers selling to racers. Focusing on American Muscle – but also big product line of automotive tools, garage gear & other performance parts. JEGS is well established with racers of all kinds, including the NHRA, bracket racing, circle track & more! Free shipping on orders over $199. Unrivaled expertise from techs. Millions of parts for every car person's needs. Sign up for their email for exclusive deals!

Today's amazing guest is a top outside sales voice and brings insights from her 20+ years of building, leading, and transforming inside sales organizations. Lori Harmon is the Vice President & Global Head of Business Development at Cloudflare, the leading connectivity cloud company. She is also the author of 42 Rules for Building a High-Velocity Inside Sales Team. Lori joins Host Matt Benelli to share her framework for leading sales teams from the front, the importance of accountability within an organization, and whether great salespeople are born or built.Takeaways:Good salespeople are not just born, provided they are willing to do the work, they can be developed through training and coaching. While certain qualities and characteristics may make someone more naturally inclined to be a seller, it doesn't guarantee success. Hiring salespeople based on gut feelings alone is not recommended. It's important to have a very structured hiring framework to ensure you're getting the right talent.An important part of leading from the front is not asking your team to do anything that you wouldn't be willing to do. This allows you to better understand the challenges faced by the team and enables you to provide better guidance and support. Leaders need to create an environment where individuals are encouraged to own their career paths. This should involve proactive planning, seeking out relevant experience, requesting constructive feedback, and capitalizing on opportunities for advancement.Develop a Personal Board of Directors. Having a team of mentors and advisors can significantly boost an individual's career growth. Leaders should encourage their teams to build their personal board of directors to guide them in their professional development.The fast-paced world of tech sales requires constant skill development. Teams should be provided with continuous training opportunities, which will not only add value to their roles but also aid their personal and professional growth.Relationships are crucial both in sales and your career. Encourage your team to build robust relationships with clients, prospects, and colleagues. Strong relationships lead to better customer retention, more referrals, and a more collaborative workplace.Quote of the Show:“It's huge that you own your career because who else is going to own it?” - Lori HarmonLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorilharmon/ Website: https://www.cloudflare.com/ 42 Rules for Building a High-Velocity Inside Sales Team: https://a.co/d/dNmE9ZR Shoutouts:Brent Adamson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentadamson/ Matt's Interview with Brent Adamson: https://coach2scale.transistor.fm/episodes/re-framing-b2b-sales-brent-adamson-coach2scale-episode-025 Ben Kennedy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkennedy/ Matt's Interview with Ben Kennedy: https://coach2scale.transistor.fm/episodes/empowering-the-modern-seller-with-ai-ben-kennedy-coach2scale-episode-024 Steve Kerr - Coach of the Golden State WarriorsWays to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Today's guest has over 15 years of experience in strategic sales and leading sales teams focused on customer-first, long-term relationships. He has a passion for value-driven conversations and engagements, and a proven track record of driving SaaS growth and customer satisfaction. He brings s a global perspective from working and living in different countries and cultures, such as Argentina, Spain, Mexico and Costa Rica. Ben Kennedy is the Sales Director at Alation! Ben joins Host Matt Benelli to discuss how to maximize the productivity of a sales team, why more sellers does not equal more sales, and where generative AI can help both sellers and customers.Takeaways:Instead of increasing the number of sellers, companies should focus more on the quality of the sales force, and the suitability of their product or service to the customer profile. Sales leaders, especially the CRO, have a responsibility to work with the CFO and CEO to avoid them from pressuring the sales organization to overhire based on a flawed mindset. Overhiring can lead to a number of problems including the dilution of the culture.AI tools can help sales professionals not only increase their efficiency but also their effectiveness. They can significantly improve outreach efforts with hyper-personalization and provide valuable support in customer relationship management.  In today's fast-evolving sales landscape, sales leaders should remain open to learning new strategies and adapting to changing dynamics, such as AI. This requires leaders to be curious, humble, and willing to evolve constantly.Even in the post-COVID era, in-person marketing activities can significantly help teams differentiate themselves and provide the customer with a personalized experience. Stay hungry and never stop learning!Understand the individual motivations behind every person on your sales team and make sure they can get closer to their goals by getting closer to the team goal.Quote of the Show:“The best leaders sales or are continuously evolving and continuously learning.” - Ben KennedyLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkennedy/ Website: https://www.alation.com/ Shoutouts: John Rosso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsrosso/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Yb1wPzUxyrfR0Dx35ym1A Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-build-a-coaching-culture/id1699901434 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NvYWNoMnNjYWxlLWhvdy1tb2Rlcm4tbGVhZGVycy1idWlsZC1hLWNvYWNoaW5nLWN1bHR1cmU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/fd188af6-7c17-4b2e-a0b2-196ecd6fdf77 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/coach2scale-how-modern-leaders-5419703 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Coach2Scale CoachEm™ is the first Coaching Execution Platform that integrates deep learning technology to proactively analyze patterns, highlight the "why" behind the data with root causes, and identify the actions that will ultimately improve business results going forward.  These practical coaching recommendations for managers will help their teams drive more deals, bigger deals, faster deals and loyal customers. Built with decades of go-to-market experience, world-renowned data scientists and advanced causal AI/ML technology, CoachEm™ leverages your existing tech stack to increase rep productivity, increase retention, and replicate best practices across your team.Learn more at coachem.io

Pat's Favorite Cannabis Drink with Ben Kennedy #130 I've tried a lot of cannabis drinks and frankly most of them are horrible. If their not to sweet, they have strange smell, or a chemical aftertaste that I find wretched. With that said I know that I'm not the average customer.  I like black coffee, IPAs, and dry wines. I'm the opposite of the target customer. Or am I. Last month and MJ Unpacked I tried a drink that blew me away. It's called Fable and it's exactly what I've been looking for. In today's episode, we  meet Ben Kennedy from Fable and discuss what it takes to make and launch  a quality cannabis drink. Listen to how Ben describes it and then go out and buy one!  Cannabis Advocate Podcast The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, manufacturers, and retail sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry. This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success. This is a production of Habanero Media.  https://habaneromedia.net To subscribe to the podcast go to  https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/listen/ If you have a question or comment, https://cannabisadvocatepodcast.com/contact  

In this bonus episode of Stacking Pennies, Ben Kennedy joins Corey LaJoie in studio to talk about what went into the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and big moments for his career as well as NASCAR in recent years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Corey and the crew discuss the Round of 12 elimination race at the Charlotte Roval and the efforts of the playoff drivers as the field narrows once again. The crew additionally teases a special interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's Senior VP of Racing Development and Strategy, as he joins following the release of the 2024 schedule.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy met with reporters over Zoom to discuss the 2024 schedule and going to Iowa Speedway. #nascar #racing #benkennedy ***thumbnail photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images courtesy of NASCAR Media

Daytona International Speedway Track President Frank Kelleher joins Davey Segal (7:30) ahead of the stock car world descending on The World Center of Racing for the Cup Series regular season finale. The two discuss preparations for this weekend compared to February's Daytona 500, all the motorsports events the facility puts on throughout a calendar year and how Kelleher's role has changed dramatically since taking this position. Kelleher also details his racing background as a WKA Karting champion, his humble roots in Scranton, Pennsylvania, racing with fellow NASCAR executives (including Ben Kennedy), why he's worked for one company and one company only over 20+ years in the sport, why he stays in a RV in the track campgrounds during big weekends, his impressive blazer collection, Wawa and Coke Zero Sugar intake and more. Davey discusses the relatively straightforward race at Watkins Glen, previews Daytona and explains why NASCAR's new deal with Netflix is a big deal for all involved. Plus, Papa Segal pays homage to the sad end of legend LeeRoy Yarborough.

Scott Zipadelli, 2018 Truck Series champion and current TRICON Garage crew chief for Corey Heim, joins Davey Segal this week (6:45) ahead of the NCTS regular season finale and subsequent push for the playoffs. They discuss what sets Heim apart from the countless other drivers Zipadelli has worked with in the past, the adjustment of working with a significantly younger driver, the pressure that comes with performing at such a high level every single week and if he likes entering the postseason as one of the favorites for the championship. Zipadelli also details his first time crew chiefing in NASCAR's national series for Ward Burton in 2000 at Darlington, making the move from Connecticut to North Carolina, why his career as a driver didn't pan out, working with Mike "Magic Shoes" McLaughlin, the countless drivers he's crew chiefed for in the past and who stands out most to him. He also discusses the triumph of winning the 2018 Truck Series championship with Brett Moffitt and Hattori Racing Enterprises, the fun times they shared together, why he wore a SpongeBob firesuit with Ben Kennedy, his most memorable victories, if people ever confuse him with brother Greg, his favorite tattoo and realistic expectations for the playoffs with Heim and the No. 11 TRICON team. Davey also recaps a hectic Pocono weekend, previews a hot trip to Richmond and Papa Segal pays homage to a legendary woman and the No. 94.

On this episode of “Stacking Pennies with Corey LaJoie,” Ben Kennedy talks about the realizing of the Chicago Street Race and Australian V8 Supercar Champion Shane van Gisbergen shares some street-racing tips and tricks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's show we revisit Jeff Striegle and Alex Hayden's conversation with Ben Kennedy from a few weeks ago in St. Louis. The guys discussed the upcoming Chicago Street Course and what could be in store for future schedules. We also take a look at the odds to win the championship as we enter the off weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahead of his rookie Craftsman Truck Series season, GMS Racing's Daniel Dye joins Davey Segal (6:10) to discuss how he's been preparing throughout the off-season for his first year as a full-time NCTS driver. The two discuss Legacy Motor Club's transformation, Jimmie Johnson being a presence in the building, leaning on teammates Rajah Caruth and Grant Enfinger and how his 2022 ARCA Menards Series season ended. Plus, they discuss his time racing for Ben Kennedy on the late model side, how instrumental his dad has been in his racing career, realistic expectations for this season, what it'd mean to win at his home track of Daytona and what the deal is with his hairdo. Davey also recaps The Clash at The Coliseum, Martin Truex Jr.'s win after 38 winless weeks last year, the future of the exhibition event, why this version of the event was much more caution filled and Papa Segal pays homage to the No. 73.

An early-bird, Dirty Air-segment solo special for Dale Jr. Download listeners eager to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s take on current events, including the drama from Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.But first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis start Dirty Air by addressing criticism about last week's interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's SVP of Strategy & Innovation. The two DJD hosts respond to social media kickback claiming they were too lenient on Kennedy, grandson to the late Bill France Jr. and widely considered to be NASCAR's next top guy. Did they let him off the hook with softball questions and easy outs?The conversation then pivots to the topic of the hour – the initial mid-race wreck involving Wallace, Larson, and Christopher Bell, as well as the retaliation, shoving match, and post-race interview that ensued. Earnhardt tries to predict what NASCAR's response will be by drawing from past examples such as Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Busch at Darlington in 2020 and Noah Gragson vs. Sage Karam at Road America earlier this year.That wasn't the only news from the weekend. Kurt Busch announced he will no longer race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as he continues to heal from concussions. This topic was especially personal to Dale Jr., who also had his racing career cut short due to a head injury. What will Kurt do next? Mike Davis has a thought, and Dale Jr. loves the idea.Lastly, on Dirty Air, Earnhardt unpacks the whole saga at Stewart-Haas Racing, where Tony Stewart expressed anger towards NASCAR over the penalties levied against Cole Custer's No. 41 team, and Gene Haas reportedly made comments to media about Custer's future. What does this mean for Custer? What about Ryan Preece? Earnhardt weighs in with his usual unfiltered opinion, candor, and honesty.The full episode of The Dale Jr. Download will drop on Tuesday, October 18, complete with Dirty Air presented by Filter Time, Ask Jr presented by Xfinity, and a deep conversation with Erik Jones, driver of the Petty/GMS No. 43, in the guest segment presented by Ally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An early-bird, Dirty Air-segment solo special for Dale Jr. Download listeners eager to hear Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s take on current events, including the drama from Sunday's South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But first, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mike Davis start Dirty Air by addressing criticism about last week's interview with Ben Kennedy, NASCAR's SVP of Strategy & Innovation. The two DJD hosts respond to social media kickback claiming they were too lenient on Kennedy, grandson to the late Bill France Jr. and widely considered to be NASCAR's next top guy. Did they let him off the hook with softball questions and easy outs? The conversation then pivots to the topic of the hour – the initial mid-race wreck involving Wallace, Larson, and Christopher Bell, as well as the retaliation, shoving match, and post-race interview that ensued. Earnhardt tries to predict what NASCAR's response will be by drawing from past examples such as Chase Elliott vs. Kyle Busch at Darlington in 2020 and Noah Gragson vs. Sage Karam at Road America earlier this year. That wasn't the only news from the weekend. Kurt Busch announced he will no longer race full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series as he continues to heal from concussions. This topic was especially personal to Dale Jr., who also had his racing career cut short due to a head injury. What will Kurt do next? Mike Davis has a thought, and Dale Jr. loves the idea. Lastly, on Dirty Air, Earnhardt unpacks the whole saga at Stewart-Haas Racing, where Tony Stewart expressed anger towards NASCAR over the penalties levied against Cole Custer's No. 41 team, and Gene Haas reportedly made comments to media about Custer's future. What does this mean for Custer? What about Ryan Preece? Earnhardt weighs in with his usual unfiltered opinion, candor, and honesty. The full episode of The Dale Jr. Download will drop on Tuesday, October 18, complete with Dirty Air presented by Filter Time, Ask Jr presented by Xfinity, and a deep conversation with Erik Jones, driver of the Petty/GMS No. 43, in the guest segment presented by Ally. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As NASCAR gets ready to celebrate its 75th year of existence in 2023, its premiere division the Cup Series will set out on its most versatile schedule to date. On this week's episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis sit down with one of the visionaries responsible for the swift transformation the sport of stock car racing has seen over the last few seasons, NASCAR's Senior VP of Racing Development & Strategy Ben Kennedy.Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Ben is a fourth-generation member of NASCAR's founding France family, the son of Lesa France Kennedy and great-grandson of Bill France Sr. While he is only 30 years old, he has been around the sport his entire life in many capacities, from working odd jobs at Daytona International to being in the driver's seat and owning his own race team. His unique insight and experience have allowed him to rapidly rise through the NASCAR executive ranks, originally taking a position as the General Manager of the Trucks Series in 2018.With the incorporation of the Chicago street race and the Clash at the Coliseum, as well as returning to North Wilkesboro and the Bristol dirt race, the stock car racing mainstay has gone leaps and bounds from its original vision in 1948, while keeping its fundamentals in place. Ben explains that much of the decision to hold events like the street race or the Coliseum was based on wanting to connect to city centers where NASCAR has a large fan base while doing something out of the box, original to the sanctioning body itself.During his time with the NASCAR Operations team, Ben learned a lot about NASCAR's international fanbase and what efforts are being made to help grow it. While the majority of racing circuits overseas are road course configurations, the team began looking into building temporary oval tracks in stadiums or arenas to help display stock car racing in its original form. He explains that this is what put the L.A. Coliseum on their radar as a potential venue to house such a production.He also goes on to talk about the conception of the Chicago street course and how the team settled on Grant Park as a location. The team originally visited Soldier Field as a possible setting for the Clash event. But due to the current configuration of the field, the potential racing surface would be far too small, thus leading to the event being moved to Los Angeles. However, thanks to Grant Park's ability to facilitate a large number of spectators, as seen with Lollapalooza every year, the focus turned to creating a street course. With the help of iRacing's scanning system, they were able to bring a realistic render to life and test it with a cast of NASCAR Cup stars last year.Earlier in the interview, the trio discusses what Ben's life was like growing up in Daytona and his interests before entering the motorsports world. In 2007, Ben tragically lost his father Dr. Bruce Kennedy in a plane crash, and he and Dale were able to bond over the shock of losing a loved one suddenly. Ben first got behind the wheel of a race car at age 14 when a family friend signed him up for a go-kart course held at New Smyrna Speedway. Ben fell in love with the sport immediately and in the years that followed he quickly progressed through the local Central Florida short track divisions into the regional NASCAR ranks, before finally arriving in the Trucks Series. After having a breakout season in 2014 and making his Xfinity Series debut a couple of seasons later, Ben retired from racing at the end of the 2017 season to begin his journey through the business side of the organization.DIRTY AIRDale's birthday activitiesWas the caution for the sign the right call?RTA and NASCAR discussions hit a wallBuster's Trip to Victory LaneASKJR presented by XfinityBirthday memoriesCan iRacing bring a former track to life?Another OEM entering NASCARFavorite childhood vacations To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As NASCAR gets ready to celebrate its 75th year of existence in 2023, its premiere division the Cup Series will set out on its most versatile schedule to date. On this week's episode of The Dale Jr. Download, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis sit down with one of the visionaries responsible for the swift transformation the sport of stock car racing has seen over the last few seasons, NASCAR's Senior VP of Racing Development & Strategy Ben Kennedy. Born and raised in Daytona Beach, Ben is a fourth-generation member of NASCAR's founding France family, the son of Lesa France Kennedy and great-grandson of Bill France Sr. While he is only 30 years old, he has been around the sport his entire life in many capacities, from working odd jobs at Daytona International to being in the driver's seat and owning his own race team. His unique insight and experience have allowed him to rapidly rise through the NASCAR executive ranks, originally taking a position as the General Manager of the Trucks Series in 2018. With the incorporation of the Chicago street race and the Clash at the Coliseum, as well as returning to North Wilkesboro and the Bristol dirt race, the stock car racing mainstay has gone leaps and bounds from its original vision in 1948, while keeping its fundamentals in place. Ben explains that much of the decision to hold events like the street race or the Coliseum was based on wanting to connect to city centers where NASCAR has a large fan base while doing something out of the box, original to the sanctioning body itself. During his time with the NASCAR Operations team, Ben learned a lot about NASCAR's international fanbase and what efforts are being made to help grow it. While the majority of racing circuits overseas are road course configurations, the team began looking into building temporary oval tracks in stadiums or arenas to help display stock car racing in its original form. He explains that this is what put the L.A. Coliseum on their radar as a potential venue to house such a production. He also goes on to talk about the conception of the Chicago street course and how the team settled on Grant Park as a location. The team originally visited Soldier Field as a possible setting for the Clash event. But due to the current configuration of the field, the potential racing surface would be far too small, thus leading to the event being moved to Los Angeles. However, thanks to Grant Park's ability to facilitate a large number of spectators, as seen with Lollapalooza every year, the focus turned to creating a street course. With the help of iRacing's scanning system, they were able to bring a realistic render to life and test it with a cast of NASCAR Cup stars last year. Earlier in the interview, the trio discusses what Ben's life was like growing up in Daytona and his interests before entering the motorsports world. In 2007, Ben tragically lost his father Dr. Bruce Kennedy in a plane crash, and he and Dale were able to bond over the shock of losing a loved one suddenly. Ben first got behind the wheel of a race car at age 14 when a family friend signed him up for a go-kart course held at New Smyrna Speedway. Ben fell in love with the sport immediately and in the years that followed he quickly progressed through the local Central Florida short track divisions into the regional NASCAR ranks, before finally arriving in the Trucks Series. After having a breakout season in 2014 and making his Xfinity Series debut a couple of seasons later, Ben retired from racing at the end of the 2017 season to begin his journey through the business side of the organization. DIRTY AIR Dale's birthday activities Was the caution for the sign the right call? RTA and NASCAR discussions hit a wall Buster's Trip to Victory Lane ASKJR presented by Xfinity Birthday memories Can iRacing bring a former track to life? Another OEM entering NASCAR Favorite childhood vacations To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Wind Tunnel guest list includes a dirt tracker named Jaylen Hardbarger, who  in just his second season racing on the Salina Highbank Speedway is leading that track's pure stock division and finds himself the leader of the Advance Auto Parts Weekly Racing National Standings in Division IV…And he is doing it driving the same car that his grandfather wheeled while Justin was a youngster.Marco Andretti stepped away from a full time IndyCar ride 2 years ago saying that he wanted to have some fun and sample other racing disciplines. Jack caught up with Marco at the Stafford Speedway SRX event and they talked about his decision and what his racing life is like since then. And NASCAR's Senior VP Ben Kennedy…the latest member of the France Family Dynasty drops in to share his thoughts with Jack on NASCAR's new direction. They unpack the progress of the NextGen car as well as some of NASCAR's social initiatives.They also talk about how his experience behind the wheel as well as his current late Model team ownership shapes his perspective.

It's official the Cup Series in 2023 will run a street race in Chicago. Hear from Mayor Lori Lightfoot, NASCAR Senior VP of Racing Development and Strategy Ben Kennedy, the Executive Director of Chicago Sports Commission Kara Bachman and and a driver who hit the streets Bubba Wallace.

The 1st domino to fall in terms of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series schedule happened on Tuesday. Ben Kennedy, Steve Phelps, and other NASCAR luminaries were on hand in Chicago to make the announcement and we have it covered for you. We also get Cole Custer's take on the new event when he joins Mike Bagley for a sit-down interview. We also preview the upcoming racing weekend with a deeper look at Pocono's 3 unique corners and get a look at the Truck series playoff bubble heading into their cut-off race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Kennedy, former NASCAR driver and NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Racing Development and Strategy, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to discuss how they are preparing the Grant Park area for NASCAR Chicago Street Racing Weekend happening July 1 and 2, in 2023. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand […]

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Chase Briscoe making a childhood dream come true, bringing the 14 car back to victory lane for his first Cup Series win! This week on the Bump N' Run Podcast veteran radio host Michael D. White, Daytona Ron, and Matt "The Stat Man" Reilly talk about the latest news including Steve O'donnell and Ben Kennedy's promotions.Chase Briscoe held off some hungry drivers also looking for their first cup wins after a late race restart!2nd Chastain – the second week in a row I thought Ross could win, just another solid performance, the winis coming. No laps lead like last week, but the speed was there to do it, just didn't have the opportunityto take the lead on a restart.3rd Reddick – not the best qualifying, but he had solid lap averages in practice, had some issues on pitroad late, but came back to battle at the end. He floated around 5-8 th all day long gaining stage pointsalong the way.4th Blaney – Started on the pole, had a pretty solid day throughout leading 5 times for 143 laps, I thoughthe was the clear favorite to win early on in the day.5th Kurt Busch - I feel like he was floating around 17 th -18 th all day, honestly not sure where he came from.6th Harvick – Solid day, I had him in my fantasy lineup since Wednesday, practice and qualifying went well,I was confident in Harvick this week and he performed for sure, 6 th place but he had a top 3 car in myopinion. Gained stage points in both stages' great day for Kevin.7th Kyle Busch – Started 11 th finished 7 th , just a solid finish from Kyle while some of his teammatesstruggled yet again. For a while I didn't think he would crack the top 10, he gained no stage pointsyesterday.8th Logano – He only led once for 4 laps but he was in the higher half of the top ten for both stage ends,just a solid top ten car all day.9th Suarez - punted AD3 who was having a good day running just in the top ten for both stage ends,Suarez did what he had to do for 9 th .10th Buscher – Snuck a top ten while his teammate and owner struggled all day long.Larson looked great all day until the third stage when he blew the engine, a rare Hendrick engine failuresent him to the garage early.We have our Race grade, Checkers & Wreckers(Best and worst of the race weekend), and our Pick A Lane debate(will we see a shift in speed after the west coast swing, should we worry about Joe Gibbs Racing, and should Phoenix continue to host the Championship race?)Plus our betting picks for this week's Fold of Honor QuikTrip 500 at the newly reconfigured Atlanta!All that and more on this week's Bump N' Run Podcast!Bumpnrunpod.com

On this episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey talks with NASCAR's Ben Kennedy about his stadium racing idea and the payoff of the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ryan "Skip" Flores dives into what we saw from the Next Gen car on track in LA, and the crew recap Corey's performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Corey LaJoie's Stacking Pennies podcast, Corey talks with NASCAR's Ben Kennedy about his stadium racing idea and the payoff of the Busch Light Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Ryan "Skip" Flores dives into what we saw from the Next Gen car on track in LA, and the crew recap Corey's performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've decided that going headless with your Shopify or e-commerce store is the best option for growing your brand and company, you've learned how headless builds can be tailor made to fit the needs of you and your customers, now's the time to figure out who you're going to choose as a service provider. Yes, you could hire a team of developers, or rely entirely on your own in-house team if they have the skills, but chances are your staff aren't experts on Shopify app building, or ecosystem integration, or any of the various aspects and problems that could arise in trying to develop a headless approach yourself, and any new, specialized hires will cost far more than contracting out one of the many services available. Here's what you need to know about picking your headless platform. Why should I choose Shogun as my provider?  For Ben and The Feed, Shogun seemed like the best option available due to its balance of offered features and off-your-hands reliability. This allows them to be as invested in the details of their headless build as little or much as they want to or need to be, with direct control over nearly any aspect of their headless build when they feel something needs to be changed, or carefree disregard and trust that it will be maintained and operational when they need to focus on other aspects of their business.  Other providers tend to choose one side of that balance over the other, either giving companies the tools they need and more or less walking away, or custom development and retaining control over the build, with any changes having to be brought to the company and applied how they see fit.  Only Shogun allows you full control over your code base, while giving you a worry free customer experience, allowing you to focus on what you're good at and what you want to build, while trusting and relying on Shogun to be good at what they're good at, and build what they want to build.  How long does it take to implement, from decision to live? How fast or how slow it takes you and your site to go from choosing to go headless to launching your build very much depends on your familiarity with the technology, how clear your plan of attack is, how focussed you are on your goals, and how comfortable you are with the finished product once it's delivered.  For Ben and The Feed, it was a brief three months in total, which may be considered an atypically speedy rate of return, thanks to factors like high technical familiarity.  Your build won't happen overnight, nor should it, considering the data driven decisions you'll have to make about how you implement your build.  Be patient, be careful, it will take time but it will payoff in the long run. How much should going headless cost? In the end it's all about making you more money, and while you have to spend money to make money, there's a fine line between spending and wasting. How do you know you're actually paying a fair price for your provider? If you consider your store as your virtual retail space, a physical store rendered as ones and zeroes, you can get a better sense of the importance of investing in it. If you owned a traditional brick and mortar shop, you wouldn't hesitate to make sure the door worked, the windows were clean, the floor didn't have holes in it, etc etc. Approach improving your site the same way; you're not just buying an expensive blog, this is your store, your business, and it deserves investment. You'll have many cost considerations going into a headless build; first your provider, who may be pricier than other do-it-yourself options, but will be well worth every penny spent when chosen with care. Second is an in-house expert, either someone you train up or hire, who can be your direct hand in operating the build (training is cheaper, but hiring gets you a better outcome).  Depending on your provider, what you ask of them, and your in-house team, this can cost anywhere from tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, no small chunk of...