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Today: Law and the metal scrapping industry collide. Also, Caroline Ellison melted in the microwave and more on SBF's FTX trial.

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This week, we have a bonus mini episode where Jacquelyn talks with TechCrunch+ editor-in-chief Alex Wilhelm to dive back into the Sam Bankman-Fried trial and what has transpired in its second week. 

Major witnesses who were involved in the downfall of FTX and its sister company Alameda testified like Gary Wang, CTO and cofounder of FTX, and Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda. 

The two of them plead guilty to a number of charges and could face maximum sentences of 50 to 110 years, respectively. It’s also worth noting Wang and Ellison testified as part of a cooperation agreement for pleading guilty. 

Jacquelyn and Alex talk about key points from the trial, anecdotes that you can’t read on a transcript and what she anticipates from both the prosecutors and defense going forward. 

Want more? Here’s the latest on the SBF trial: 

• Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison explains how FTX hid losses, sandbagged lenders
• Alameda Research allegedly paid Chinese officials around $150M to regain $1B worth of exchange accounts
• Alameda Research’s ex-CEO Caroline Ellison testifies, claims SBF directed her to commit crimes
• Alameda had a $65B line of credit and ‘unlimited withdrawals’
• As SBF’s trial heads into its second week, here’s what we know so far

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COVID changes a lot of plans.  This episode was going to be a conversation with Dave and Sheryl Cobb to preview the Ultraman World Championships race.  Still we had a great conversation about previous races and they shared how they came to be the caretakers of Aloha, Ohana, Kokua on the big island.

Keeping with the Kona theme, I also speak with the 19 time participant, Gary Wang.  In fact, although he lives in California, he did our Zoom from Hawaii.

Steve King Stories features one of my previous guests, Petr Vabroušek--holder of the record for the fastest 515.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman World Championship 
• Ironman World Championship 
• 70.3 World Championship
• Lavaman
• Ironman Switzerland
• Island Triathlon and Bike
• B&L Bike and Sports
• Ironman St. George 
• The Race Within (book)
• Titan Tri Life 
• Challenge Almere 
• Antarctic Ice Marathon
• Antarctic 100km 
• North Pole Marathon
• World Marathon Challenge
• Marathon Des Sables
• Ultraman Florida
• UltraCzech 515 
• Western States 100
• Hurt 100
• Cascade Crest 100
• Gary Wang’s Photo Website
• Bike Works Kona
• UCSB College of Creative Studies
• Marine Mammal Center

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Jane Bockus
• Brigitte McMahon
• Olivier Bernard & On Running Shoes
• Ronona Cuff
• Cliff Rigsbee
• Rick Kent 
• Ingrid Hillhouse
• Jen McVeay
• Chuck Kemeny
• Jim Gourley
• Conrad Will
• Alex Smith
• Curtis Tyler
• Ardis Bow
• Kurt Madden
• Vera Vabrousek
• Ivan Albino
• Richard Thompson
• Rob Gray
• Martin Raymond
• Miro Kregar
• Tony O’Keefe
• Coqui Frog
• Waldo 100

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music  :  Run by 331

For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/515TheUltraPodcast

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com

I have a conversation with Peter and Katy Bourne who have been involved with the Ultraman World Championships from the early years. 

Steve King answers the FAQ of who is the most prolific Ultraman racer in Steve King Stories.

The Ultraman Canada 2021 athlete profile features Canadian, Barry Berg. 

Special bonus guest, Scott McDermott, tells me about his film Living the Warrior Code and a special event with Steve King.  June 8th 6:30 pm PST 
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Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ultraman Canada
• Ultraman World Championship 
• Roughwater swim
• Oahu Perimeter relay
• Border to Border  
• Scottyfit.com
• Western States
• Hurt 100
• Wasatch 100
• Imtuf 100
• Cascade Crest 100
• Realendurance.com
• Otillo Swim Run
• Tenderfoot 50 
• Triathlon Training Bible by Joel Friel  
• Norseman
• Rockman swim run 
• Form googles
• Boston Marathon
• Rich Roll -- Finding Ultra
• How Not to Die cookbook 
• Ironman World Championships
• Ironman Canada 

Shout outs and mentions in this episode:

• Brad Sawa, Krista Kai Hager ,  Noble Beck, Tri Bourne, Lars-Erik Utt, Britta Bourne Lau, Curtis Tyler, Valerie Silk, Nick Mallett, Adam Fox, Peter Hudson, Drew Kenworthy, Steve King, John Wragg, Amber Monforte, Jackie Hofmann, Lauren Fithian, Phil Makin, Ellis Andrews, Martin Raymond, Tony O’Keeffe, Sheena Miller, Gary Wang, Elliot Rushden, Lionel Sanders, Christine Fletcher, Matt Schroeder, Sean Watkins, Heather Jackson, Rachael Mcbride 

Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Sponsor : Ultraman Canada
Music  :  Run by 331

Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com