The Pitch and The Catch
Episodes
The Leadership Test No One Trains You For | Dirk meets Andy Zaske
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you are stepping into a bigger role, leading through change, or wondering what truly defines leadership beyond strategy and numbers, this conversat...
Engineering Trust at Scale | Dirk meets Bhadresh Sutaria
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Dirk Horn sits down with Bhadresh Sutaria, President of AMSOIL INC., to explore how AMSOIL differentiates itself in the highly c...
Keeping It Chill When Reliability Is Everything | Dirk meets Jim VanderGiessen
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dirk sits down with Jim VanderGiessen, CEO of Pro Refrigeration, to explore how industrial cooling systems power modern dairy farms, ...
The Marine, the Farmer, and the Fight for California's Water | Dirk meets William Bourdeau
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dirk sits down with William Bourdeau, a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and California farmer operating at the center of the state’s wat...
When We Stop Trying to Bottle the Ocean | Dirk meets Michael Anthonavage
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Pitch and The Catch Podcast, host Dirk Horn explores the intersection of science, innovation, and leadership with Mich...
Ep. 13: Luck Lives Where Others Quit | Dirk meets Benoit La Salle
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Timing is rarely the issue. Staying the course is. This week on The Pitch & The Catch, host Dirk Horn spoke with Benoit La Salle, President and ...
Ep. 12: When the Job Ends and the Real Work Begins | Dirk meets Daryn Walters
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2026, Dirk sits down with Daryn Walters—former President of Exmark Manufacturing and senior leader at The Toro Company—to ...
Ep. 11: The CEO as the Chief Energy Officer | Dirk meets Brian Fox
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dirk sits down with Brian Fox, a veteran food industry leader who’s helped put millions of meals on people’s tables. Brian shares what 35 ye...
Ep. 10: Becoming an Author: The Long Way Around to The Winning Balance
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Pitch & The Catch, Dirk Horn shares the story behind his upcoming book The Winning Balance and why it took more than t...
Ep. 09: Better Leadership Already Starts With Saying Hello | Dirk meets Mike Horne
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dirk sits down with Dr. Mike Horne, executive coach, OD leader, and author of The People Dividend, for a grounded conversation about what truly ...
Ep. 08: How a Molecular Biologist Learned to Sell Science | Dirk meets Matteo Marano
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dirk sits down with Matteo Marano, a molecular biologist turned top-performing sales leader and now strategist who’s spent 20+ years driving i...
Ep. 07: Turning Trash into Value | Dirk meets Emir Avdić
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dirk sits down with Emir Avdić, CEO of Sebright Products, a 100% employee-owned leader in waste and recycling technology that turns what most compani...
Ep. 06: From Montevideo to Megawatts | Dirk meets Alejandro Iza Marchese
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dirk sits down with Alejandro Iza to explore what it really takes to build reliable solar power in a world of rising demand and constant change...
Ep. 05: Start with People, End with Yes | Dirk meets Keri-Lynne Shaw
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dirk sits down with Keri-Lynne Shaw, a career strategist and founder of The Salary Bump, to explore how ambition can be redefined aro...
Ep. 04: When Patina Creates Purpose | Dirk meets Ivo Caixeiro
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ivo Caixeiro’s career spans from Portugal to New York to Asia; however, his leadership philosophy remains rooted in human connection and adaptabilit...
Ep. 03: Culture Eats Frozen Peas for Breakfast | Dirk meets Jason Wolcott
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dirk sits down with Jason Wolcott, Chief Commercial Officer at Twin City Foods, to explore the intricacies of thriving in a competiti...
Ep. 02: Global by Origin, Intentional by Design | Dirk meets Vaishali Lara Kathuria
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Vaishali Lara Kathuria, a senior investment manager at Norges Bank Investment Management, as she discusses her career path and the choices that h...
Ep. 01: Keep Your Friends Close and Your Marketing Pro Closer | Dirk meets Christian Demers
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dirk as he uncovers the transformative journey of Christian Demers, revealing the bold decisions and insights that turned startups into global su...
The Pitch and The Catch: Trailer
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pitch and The Catch: hosted by Dirk Horn. Coming Thursday, October 30th.