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In this week's episode of the Profit Cleaners podcast, Brandon Schoen and Brandon Condrey—joined by Ty Shiffler on marketing—share practical strategies for overcoming common challenges while building a profitable cleaning business.From resolving team conflicts and strengthening leadership skills to navigating Google's latest AI-driven ad changes, this session covers both the operational and marketing aspects of growth. They discuss proven wins, including how to secure recurring clients quickly, when to launch a second team, and the right way to expand into new markets without overextending resources.They also highlight real-world solutions to everyday issues, from hiring quality employees to preventing streaks on hardwood floors. Whether you're managing HR challenges, evaluating software tools, or considering new marketing investments, this episode delivers actionable insights to help you scale sustainably and profitably.Listen now to gain proven insights on leadership, growth strategies, and operational excellence.

Kyle Dunnigan is a stand-up comedian currently touring with dates at KyleDunniganComedy.com. He also hosts The Kyle Dunnigan Show on YouTube. Follow him on Instagram @kyleDunnigan1 and on X @kyleDunnigan.IN THE NEWS: Trump prepares a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, Hannah Einbinder sparks controversy at the Emmys with her pro-Hamas stance, and an Arizona man is arrested after urinating in a packed movie theater.FOR MORE WITH KYLE DUNNIGAN:LIVE DATES:Sept 18-20 - ACME Comedy Club - Minneapolis, MN Sept 26-27 - Zanies Comedy Club - Nashville, TNWEBSITE: kyledunnigancomedy.comYOUTUBE: The Kyle Dunnigan ShowINSTAGRAM: @kyledunnigan1TWITTER: @kyledunniganFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH: INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomeChef.com/ADAMForThePeople.com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/adamPluto.tvLIVE SHOWS: Sept 26 - Albuquerque, NMSept 27 - Flagstaff, AZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Psychedelic Medicine Podcast, Rick Strassman, MD joins to discuss the topic of endogenous DMT. Dr. Strassman is adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule and The Psychedelic Handbook. His DMT and psilocybin studies in the early 1990s initiated the renewal of human research with psychedelics in the U.S. In this conversation, Dr. Strassman discusses the finer details of DMT, from endogenous production in humans and animals, to visionary experiences and theological implications. Dr. Strassman also covers the research that's been done regarding endogenous DMT, clarifying what we do and don't know about the role of the pineal gland and how this might relate to what is reported during near-death experiences. He also discusses the personal and relational quality of psychedelic experiences induced by DMT, mentioning that unitive mystical experiences were actually rare in the trials he conducted, with more experiences having a personal quality, drawing upon the life experiences and interests of the participants. In closing, Dr. Strassman shares his thoughts on the origins of the visions that many report during DMT use.    In this episode you'll hear: The overlap between psychedelic experiences and meditation techniques The relationship between fear, self-awareness, and difficult DMT experiences The placebo effect and psychedelic research Dr. Strassman's thoughts on non-hallucinogenic psychedelics DMT as a possible treatment for strokes to prevent damage and speed recovery Effects of microdosing in animals and humans   Quotes: “I think the best term for these compounds is psychedelic, which means mind manifesting or mind disclosing, because only one of our fifty-five or so normal volunteers had what one might call a mystical unitive state. … Everybody basically had an experience that was totally dependent on them. It was not inherent in the drug.” [9:45] “You could still speculate that to the extent that non-drug states resemble those brought on by giving DMT… that DMT plays a role in the production of those states. But the data aren't there yet. That's why we need more people doing this research.” [24:16] “If psychedelics are super placebos and if we have a psychedelic drug in our brain, it's attempting to speculate that normally the placebo effect could be mediated by endogenous DMT.” [27:42] “If you starve neurons of oxygen they start dying, but if you add DMT they survive much longer. So there seems to be some neuroprotective effect of DMT on ischemic damage to neurons, at least in the test tube.” [32:27]   Links: Dr. Strassman's website The Psychedelic Handbook by Dr. Strassman DMT: The Spirit Molecule by Dr. Strassman DMT and the Soul of Prophecy: A New Science of Spiritual Revelation in the Hebrew Bible by Dr. Strassman Dr. Strassman on FacebookPrevious episode: Exploring DMT Entities with Matthew Johnson, PhD Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

The political landscape in Albuquerque has reached a fascinating tipping point, as revealed by exclusive polling data that might just predict the outcome of the upcoming mayoral race. The numbers tell a compelling story: incumbent Mayor Tim Keller faces serious headwinds with his unfavorability at 52% and a striking 60% of voters saying it's time for someone new.Crime and homelessness dominate voter concerns, together capturing over 60% of what residents identify as their top issues. Despite this, the race has become increasingly nationalized, setting up what might be the most consequential dynamic of the election – will voters prioritize their frustrations with local leadership, or will their feelings about Donald Trump ultimately determine their choice?The polling creates a fascinating tension. While Keller leads with 34% support to challenger Darren White's 21%, the high undecided number (30%) suggests significant voter uncertainty. What makes this particularly intriguing is the direct comparison between Trump's 62% unfavorability in Albuquerque and Keller's 60% "time for someone new" rating. This sets up an election that transcends typical local politics, becoming instead a test case for whether voters can separate their national partisan loyalties from their local concerns.Additional polling for the New Mexico governor's race shows Secretary Deb Haaland with a commanding lead among Democrats, even winning moderate Democrats by a significant margin. This reflects national polling trends highlighted by Harry Enten showing socialism's growing popularity within the Democratic Party – a jump from +7 points in 2010 to +36 points today, helping explain why progressive candidates often outperform expectations in primaries.For political observers watching these races unfold, the central question becomes whether New Mexico voters will prioritize local issues like crime and homelessness or vote based on national partisan identities. The answer could reshape politics in the state for years to come. Follow our coverage as we continue tracking the numbers that matter most in determining who will lead Albuquerque and New Mexico into the future.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

Indiana Supreme Court sides with estate of intoxicated man run over by IndyGo bus. Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says National Guard cut Albuquerque crime significantly. Ukraine continues to do damage to Russian refineries with drones. Sen. Mazie Hirono admits there are differences between men and women. China blocks Nvidia AI Chips. Jimmy Kimmel lies to his audience regarding Kirk assassin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly is Ball State's policy regarding staff who mock Charlie Kirk's murder. Justice Department defending Pam Bondi after her comments about "hate speech". ABC News romanticizes Kirk assassin. Tell Joe Biden to learn to code. Fever win, now let's win in Atlanta. Looks like Braun will call the special session to redistrict. Fireworks at Kash Patel hearing yesterdayCabin for sale. Trump state visit to the English Royal Family. Indiana Supreme Court sides with estate of intoxicated man run over by IndyGo bus. Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says National Guard cut Albuquerque crime significantly. Ukraine continues to do damage to Russian refineries with drones. Sen. Mazie Hirono admits there are differences between men and women. China blocks Nvidia AI Chips. Jimmy Kimmel lies to his audience regarding Kirk assassin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay Leno is a stand-up comedian who hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2014. Check out his YouTube channel Jay Leno's Garage, find his car products at lenosgarage.com, and follow him on X @JayLeno.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH JAY LENO:YOUTUBE: Jay Leno's GarageCAR PRODUCTS: lenosgarage.comTWITTER: @JayLenoThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSHOPIFY.COM/carollaThriveMarket.com/ACSTRUEWERK.com - use code ACSLIVE SHOWS: Sept 26 - Albuquerque, NMSept 27 - Flagstaff, AZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!The Myth of New Mexican Spanish This week we are joined by the official New Mexico State historian Rob Martinez! Rob joins us as we dissect the many myths surrounding the way Spanish is spoken in New Mexico. In this episode, we ask the question: is New Mexican Spanish actually an archaic and “pure” form of ancient Spanish?Spoiler alert: Hell no, it isn't!!Our guest:State Historian Rob Martinez is a native New Mexican born and raised in Albuquerque. A graduate of the University of New Mexico, Rob has presented papers and lectures on his research at the University of New Mexico as well as history conferences throughout the southwestern United States. He has also spoken to historical groups in New Mexico such as the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico, the Albuquerque Historical Society, and the Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies about research methodology, unique findings, New Mexico Hispanic culture, and general History of New Mexico. Mr. Martinez is also a folk musician, performing and promoting New Mexican Hispanic musical traditions for the past twenty years with his brother Lorenzo and their father Roberto Martinez in the group Los Reyes de Albuquerque. With his musical family, he has performed in all parts of New Mexico, and on multiple occasions has presented music and New Mexican culture at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival in Washington, D.C., the NEA's National Heritage Fellowship Awards, and also at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Support the showYour Hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the historical connections between the two regions. He is the author of numerous books and has presented lectures at the University of New Mexico, Harvard University, Yale University, San Diego State University, and numerous others. He most recently released his documentary short film "Guardians of the Purple Kingdom," and is a cultural consultant for Nickelodeon Animation Studios.@kurlytlapoyawaRuben Arellano Tlakatekatl is a scholar, activist, and professor of history. His research explores Chicana/Chicano indigeneity, Mexican indigenist nationalism, and Coahuiltecan identity resurgence. Other areas of research include Aztlan (US Southwest), Anawak (Mesoamerica), and Native North America. He has presented and published widely on these topics and has taught courses at various institutions. He currently teaches history at Dallas College – Mountain View Campus. Find us: Bluesky Instagram Merch: Shop Aztlantis Book: The Four Disagreements: Letting Go of Magical Thinking

On this week's Tipping Point conversation Paul and Wally discuss the events of last week and what they mean. Specifically, the murder of a young Ukrainian girl and Charlie Kirk shooting (and what it means for the future of political discourse).  Paul believes that MLG's "Free" Child Care scheme is a diversionary tactic. Also, fewer New Mexicans are taking advantage of the existing subsidy. RGF is fighting for your freedom in court! RGF had an opinion piece relating to what ails Albuquerque. Federal $$ shouldn't be used for bike trails in the first place. Trump cut $11.5 million from the project. MLG pledges to use NM tax dollars to make up for Planned Parenthood funding elimination? The Santa Fe New Mexican and some RGF research highlights the massive generosity of recent MLG pay hikes for close staff.

Josh Wolf is a stand-up comedian with a new special, The Campfire Special, available now on YouTube. He also co-hosts the podcast Hey Maaaan with his son Jacob. Find more at comedianjoshwolf.com and follow him on Instagram and X @joshwolfcomedy.IN THE NEWS: Adam Carolla and Josh Wolf react to TMZ denying claims that staff cheered during coverage of Charlie Kirk's death, calling it “horrible timing.” TMZ explained the noise came from employees watching a car chase, not reacting to the news, and issued an apology for the misunderstanding.FOR MORE WITH JOSH WOLF:TOUR DATES:Sept 19-20 - Quezada's Comedy Club - Santa Ana Pueblo, NMSept 22 - Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club - Las Vegas, NVSPECIAL: The Campfire Special AVAILABLE NOW on YOUTUBE PODCAST: Hey Maaaan - Co hosted with his son JacobWEBSITE: comedianjoshwolf.comINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @joshwolfcomedyFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineListen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPRoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMLIVE SHOWS: Sept 26 - Albuquerque, NMSept 27 - Flagstaff, AZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's local election season. In Albuquerque and Santa Fe, mayoral and city council candidates have an opportunity to fund their campaigns with taxpayer money if they qualify for public financing. In Albuquerque, just one candidate for mayor reached the threshold for public dollars: incumbent Mayor Tim Keller. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio met with one of the people who originally crafted Albuquerque's public financing system, former city councilor Eric Griego, to ask him if it's still working. And, Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark stops by our studio to break down how Santa Fe's ranked-choice voting system works. Podcast Host: Lou DiVizioGuest: Dr. Eric Griego, Ph.D., Former Albuquerque City Councilor, UNM Adjunct Professor NMiF Show Host: Nash JonesGuest: Katharine Clark, SF County Clerk

Be Joyful - Lamar MorinLiving For Jesus, Living Like Jesus | Book of PhilippiansSunday, September 14, 2025 at Hoffmantown Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico

What's an upstart lawyer who's suddenly flush with cash from a perfectly legitimate retainer with a new client? Become someone's doppelgänger to spite them, and put on the best publicity stunt Albuquerque has ever seen!

The European Space Agency's (ESA's) Director General (DG) Josef Aschbacher delivered the opening remarks at the ‘General Assembly Defence, Space and Cybersecurity'. Satlink is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to provide a network with the necessary security and performance to support Spanish enterprises and Defense Forces. Armada AI and Sophia Space have launched a fully integrated Earth-to-space scalable compute infrastructure platform, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com. Selected Reading ESA Director General's opening remarks at the General Assembly on Defence, Space & Cybersecurity Satlink Partners with Rivada for Next Generation Defense Connectivity Armada and Sophia Space Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind, Fully Integrated Earth-to-Space Edge AI Platform Slingshot LinkedIn Post Redwire Establishes Rapid Capabilities Facility in Albuquerque to Advance Space-Based Defense Systems ReOrbit, a Leading Provider of Sovereign Satellites and Connected Systems, Expands into the United Kingdom DSEI Takeaways: Space and Cyber and the Invisible Front Line Intellian and Eutelsat Developing Ultra-Portable Military-Grade LEO Manpack Terminal Planet Releases First Light Image From Pelican-3; Multiple Pelican Launches Slated for the Next Year Telekom Srbija Expands and Extends Partnership with SES Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Lissow is a comedian and actor. Visit jamielissow.com for tour dates and follow him on Instagram @iamjamielissow and on X @jamie_lissow. See more of Rudy Pavich at RudyPavichComedy.com, on Instagram @Rudy_Pavich, and get tickets at punchup.live/rudypavich.IN THE NEWS: Kamala Harris rips Biden in her new memoir, Whoopi Goldberg says she's too poor to retire, Joy Behar points the finger at Trump over a refugee's murder, and outrage grows as $100M in LA wildfire aid goes to pet clinics and projects instead of victims.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH JAMIE LISSOW:TOUR: Sept 12-14 - Irvine Improv - Irvine, CAST CHARLES FUNNY BONE - SEPTEMBER 25 - 27 NEW SHOWSWEBSITE: jamielissow.comINSTAGRAM: @iamjamielissowTWITTER: @jamielissowFOR MORE WITH RUDY PAVICH: INSTAGRAM: @rudy_pavichWEBSITE: www.rudypavichcomedy.comThank you for supporting our sponsors:Homes.comoreillyauto.com/ADAMSHOPIFY.COM/carollaPluto.tvSIMPLISAFE.COM/ADAMLIVE SHOWS: Sept 26 - Albuquerque, NMSept 27 - Flagstaff, AZSee 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 Tipping Point interview Paul talks to Reilly Stephens. Reilly is Senior Counsel at the Liberty Justice Center which is representing Paul and the Rio Grande Foundation in court against the City of Albuquerque in a case (that was recently heard in Court) related to what RGF believes is a clear violation of the State's anti-donation clause. Between the "leak" of the Dobbs decision of the US Supreme Court (on abortion) and its actual issuance the Albuquerque City Council saw fit to donate $250,000 to Planned Parenthood, a pro-abortion group. We believe this is a clear violation of the anti-donation clause. Finally, Reilly's organization is ALSO leading legal opposition to President Trump's unilateral tariffs and will soon be arguing against those unilateral tariffs at the Supreme Court. Paul and Reilly discuss that as well. Rio Grande Foundation is an amicus in that case. 

Bill O'Reilly is a political commentator and author of Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst, co-written with Josh Hammer. The book is available now, and you can follow him on X @BillOReilly and visit billoreilly.com. David Nihill is a comedian with a new special, Shelf Help, coming to YouTube September 11. Find more at davidnihill.com and follow him on Instagram and X @davidnihill.IN THE NEWS: Bruce Willis' wife defends moving him into his own home, Tucker Carlson clashes with Mark Cuban over Ukraine aid, Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla reportedly hit by a drone in Tunisia, and Charlie Sheen reveals liposuction in his new memoir.Get it on. FOR MORE WITH BILL O'REILLY:BOOK: CONFRONTING EVIL: Assessing the Worst of the WorstWEBSITE: billoreilly.comTWITTER: @billoreilly FOR MORE WITH DAVID NIHILL:SPECIAL: Shelf Help - Available on Youtube Sept 11 WEBSITE: DavidNihill.com INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @davidnihillFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineHomes.comToday, get Huel for FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code adam15 at https://huel.com/adam15 (Minimum $75 purchase).Rosettastone.com/ADAMPluto.tvoreillyauto.com/ADAMLIVE SHOWS: Sept 26 - Albuquerque, NMSept 27 - Flagstaff, AZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., drew sharp criticism from Democrats who called it government overreach. But in New Mexico, a Democratic governor who deployed the National Guard to assist police has seen violent crime fall in the state’s largest city of Albuquerque. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Carlsbad Cavemen are 2-1 through Week 3! We pay tribute to the strong performance from the Carlsbad special teams and the fumble touchdown that kept them in the game. Coach and the boys will head to Albuquerque to take on the Cibola Cougars on Thursday, September 11th for their 4th game of the year! Presented by JS Ward & Son Produced by All Sports Best

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This week, hosts Stacy Johnston and Leonardo Castaneda sit down with Linnea Mae, the Theatre Production Coordinator at Musical Theater Southwest. Linnea shares her journey from childhood dance classes to the center of Albuquerque's local theater scene—where she now manages everything from lights and sound to costumes and cast schedules. It's a story of passion, persistence, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that brings live performances to life. Whether you're a theater lover, a career explorer, or just someone who loves a good New Mexico story, this episode hits all the right notes. Listen in and get inspired by the story behind the stage.

Sam Tripoli is a stand-up comedian and host of the “Tin Foil Hat” podcast. Find more at samtripoli.com and follow him on Instagram and X @samtripoli.IN THE NEWS: A Phillies fan steals a ball from a kid, Floyd Mayweather and Mike Tyson agree to a 2026 fight, Amanda Knox jokes about her Italian murder case in a stand-up routine, and a shocking video is released of a homeless ex-con fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina train.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH SAM TRIPOLI:Live Dates:Comedy Chaos at The Comedy Store TONIGHTChicago, Il - The Comedy Bar - Sept 12-13Ventura, Ca - Gigi's Cocktail Lounge - September 24WEBSITE: www.samtripoli.comPODCAST: “Tin Foil Hat”INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @samtripoliFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineGo to https://hometitlelock.com/adamcarolla and use promo code ADAM to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warrantyHomes.comMASAChips.com/CAROLLAForThePeople.com/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMpluto.tvLIVE SHOWS: Sept 26 - Albuquerque, NMSept 27 - Flagstaff, AZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get ready for an explosive episode of the Mike Drop podcast, where we dive into the gritty, unfiltered life of Chief Special Warfare Operator Kevin Kent. With over two decades in the SEAL teams, Kevin's story is a rollercoaster of high-stakes missions, near-death experiences, and lessons learned the hard way. From dodging tracers in the chaotic streets of Iraq during the 2003 deployment to navigating the wild aftermath of liberty incidents, Kevin's journey is a raw testament to the resilience and grit it takes to thrive in the world's most elite fighting force. His tales of camaraderie, chaos, and personal growth will pull you in and keep you on the edge of your seat. This episode isn't just about war stories—it's about the man behind the trident. Kevin opens up about his roots as an Army brat, growing up in Tennessee with a disciplined EOD father who shaped his path to the SEALs. He shares the pivotal moments that drove him to push past doubt and physical limits, from a regret-fueled high school football exit to grueling factory jobs that prepped him for BUD/S. With humor and candor, Kevin reflects on the mishaps—like a bar brawl in Albuquerque that nearly derailed his career—and the triumphs that defined his 20-year tenure. Whether it's serving high-risk warrants in New Mexico or mentoring actors in Hollywood, his multifaceted life as a SEAL, comedian, stuntman, and podcast co-host shines through. Buckle up as we explore the chaos, courage, and clarity of Kevin Kent's remarkable journey. From the battlefield to the big screen, he's lived a life most can only imagine, and he's here to share the unvarnished truth. Whether you're drawn to the adrenaline of combat, the brotherhood of the teams, or the unexpected turns of a SEAL's career, this episode delivers it all with the raw intensity you expect from Mike Drop. Don't miss this deep dive into a warrior's world, where every story is a lesson, and every lesson is hard-earned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Plaidchat- an extension of The Plaidcast where we expand upon conversations in our sport and discuss the most recent issue of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Piper speaks with Sonja Ochadlik about the exciting growth of the pony jumper divisions at USEF Pony Finals this year. Listen in and share with friends!Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Sonja Ochadlik is a showjumping rider originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and now based in Ireland. She runs Stonehall Sporthorses, a business specialising in producing young horses and sourcing and selling top-quality horses and ponies. Sonja is passionate about the training and welfare of horses and working towards making the sport of showjumping more inclusive. Read the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, Equine Affaire, BoneKare and Great American Insurance Group Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!

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In this episode of Fostering Conversations, guest host Liz Rivera guides a powerful dialogue with Native leaders and advocates about the importance of culture, tradition, and belonging for Native children in foster care. You'll hear from: James Toledo (Utah Division of Indian Affairs) on how culture provides a foundation for resilience. Stephanie Benally (Native American Specialist, Utah Foster Care) on supporting Native children's traditions in foster homes. Craig Sandoval (Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake) on creating culturally responsive models for Native youth and families in urban Utah. Together, they reflect on the sacred role of clans, ceremonies, and language, as well as the ongoing significance of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in preserving tribal sovereignty and protecting children's cultural identity. Listeners will learn why everyday practices—from observing ceremonies to speaking Native languages—help children thrive, and how foster parents can honor and support these connections, even outside of tribal communities. Transcript: Liz: [00:00:00] On today’s episode, you’ll hear how cultural traditions give Native children strength and belonging, and why the Indian Child Welfare Act or ICWA is so critical , in protecting those connections for children in foster care. Welcome to Fostering Conversations. I’m your host, Liz Rivera, filling in for Amy Smith. We have a special episode for you today. We’re weaving together conversations with several native leaders and advocates here in Utah. Liz: Let’s begin with introductions in Navajo culture, introductions are not just about your name, they’re about where you come from, your clans, your language, and [00:01:00] lineage. First, we’ll hear from James Toledo from the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, followed by Stephanie Benally, the Native American specialist from Utah Foster Care, and finally, from Craig Sandoval from the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. James: [Navajo Introduction] James Toledo James: and, and again. Thank you. I, I’m a member of the Navajo Nation and we introduce ourselves, sharing our clans. So as we probably will talk about this later in the program, our clans are a way to identify our family relationships, connections with others within our community. Stephanie: Hello. Thank you. I am a citizen of Navajo Nation. My clans are Red Streak people born for Bitter Water. My maternal grandfather is Mexican People clan, and my paternal grandfather is Red House. Thank you very much for the opportunity to participate on the podcast. Craig: Hello everybody, and wanted [00:02:00] to introduce myself and my native language. First [Navajo introduction]. Craig: So I introduced myself in my native Navajo language. Just wanted to reintroduce myself in English for all the non Navajo speakers. Good day to everybody. My name is Craig Sandoval, and I’m originally from New Mexico in a small community named Pueblo Pintado, New Mexico. So it’s [00:03:00] just west of Albuquerque, made about two hours. Craig: And my clans are Near the Water People. I’m born for the Mexican clan. My maternal grandparents are the Red Paint People, and my paternal grandparents are the Towering House People. And so that’s who I am, and that’s where I come from. And then now I’m here in Salt Lake working to provide a culturally responsive clinical model for our community here to bring the reservation teachings and bring them here into the valley so that there’s still a connection. I came to Utah about two years ago working with the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake. Liz: As Craig shares, , staying connected to traditions and language is essential for native children. Even here in urban areas of Utah where families may live far from their tribal homelands. James adds that culture, gives children a foundation to thrive. While [00:04:00] Stephanie reminds us how important it is for foster parents to support native traditions, sometimes through simple everyday practices. Craig: The Urban Indian center, the goal is to connect our community members and our families to. Our tradition and our heritage back home. And that includes providing dancers, providing teachings, providing a class to where they can feel home, they can feel at home.For me, it’s the language, making sure that I can continually speak my language. So with the Navajo language classes, it does bridge that. When we think about Utah Foster Care and our Native kids that are in foster care here in Utah, how do we continue to bring them to connecting with their tradition and culture? And that’s also our goal. Several months ago, the Navajo Nation did a resource fair and one of the division directors, Mr.Thomas, [00:05:00] Cody. Who worked very well with Utah Foster Care really emphasized that there should always be a connection to our Navajo language, to our Navajo culture, to our Navajo environment, to our Navajo values, even though we live in the urban area. Craig: That is absolutely true., And that’s how we’ll stay strong. And so during Mr. Cody’s speech, he asked those that have our children and Navajo, our children in their custody to reconnect in any way they can . That’s where the strength is there. And so we want to, as the Urban Indian Center, while we provide a lot of these events, demonstration classes on Navajo history, Navajo language, Navajo culture, Navajo dances, we want them to connect with our traditional ways in that way. Craig: And so that’s the goal what providing all [00:06:00] the classes that we do at the Urban Indian Center. Craig: It is very important to keep the culture whether something small as a bracelet, a necklace, that means a lot to a native child. growing up in a native home, there’s so many milestones and so many traditions that are celebrated. I wanna give a little bit of background on myself too, as well. I am Navajo, however, I do have heritage and lineage into the Hopi and San Domingos communities, and each one is very different. And I’m gonna give you a great example on this side. Craig: As Navajo, we are born into our mother’s clan. I believe that’s number one. When it comes to really being, I guess it’s a. Coming to the earth is that you’re given your first clan, you’re you. You hear your first clan and as a baby they tell you that your first clan is this. Your second clan is [00:07:00] this. And that’s the introduction to the land. Craig: That’s the introduction to the air, the waters, the clouds, the beings that are on earth. Your introduction. When I look into our Hopi side, we have a child is born and kept in a dark room until a certain number of days have come. They prepare, and within this preparation they do a hair washing and they wash the hair and say, you’re able to come to this land in this world. Craig: And then they go out early in the morning and they introduce the child to the sun And when this happens, they tell the child that, here’s the sun The sun will be with you throughout from day one to the day of your death. They’ll watch over you. They’ll look over you, and there’s that introduction to the sun. Craig: And those are some of the main milestones. And you have Santo Domingo who also wash your hair and receive into the world the [00:08:00] child. So those are your milestones. And when you look into Navajo specific, you then can go into, for example, everybody knows the first laugh You know when a child laughs it means that there is laughter in the world. Craig: There’s happiness in the world, and you might think about it as a child has no worries in the world, but that one laugh has given the world what we call, or what we would call happiness. That child brings that, and they want that happiness to continue within the family, within the world. Craig: And so those are some of the important milestones. And then you get to puberty, the milestones of the women going through the puberty ceremony cannot the the men going through the Sweat Lodge ceremony on that side. Craig: Those are milestones that you have. And then overall you have the weddings, and then you have other things that happen [00:09:00] and they’re all different. When our children go through these rites of passages, there’s other small ones in between, for example, piercing the ears. Craig: When we pierce our ears, it’s that now that the gods can hear us through that, we can hear them too as well. And so that happens at a young age, washing of the hair with different herbs so that we prevent sickness and illness and so that our bodies are strong. Craig: Being a parent of a native child and a foster care parent, these are questions that you can ask like, how can I support? And I know on the reservations there are families willing to guide. There are connections that say we can help with that because they wanna keep the child aligned. They wanna keep the child connected to the traditional ways of life. James: Culture sets a foundation really for any individual. I think looking at a [00:10:00] broader picture, we all were raised in certain cultures, whether that’s within a religious environment, whether that’s with our traditional teachings as indigenous peoples, or whether that’s just your own family traditions that we have. James: So when a child is raised with that culture intact, it sets them up with a strong foundation. So as they. Get older and they start navigating and, and experiencing life. What helps to give them some guidance as they are learning about how to be an adult and to different situations that you encounter. And because when we encounter difficult situations, you immediately go back to Those core teachings. So I think that’s the importance of culture in the context that I was using it, is trying to broaden that perspective to help listeners try to understand why Indigenous families want to maintain that cultural connection. Stephanie: So a lot of our native kids are being placed in non-native homes, and [00:11:00] providing that education for all foster parents is important. So they are aware of some do’s and don’ts, like for example. We had an eclipse and I shared the protocol what Navajos do for our foster families to ensure that the Navajo children followed what needed to be done during the eclipse. Stephanie: It’s just also providing that information, so if they’re caring for a Navajo infant, that they’re able to do a first laugh ceremony or get more information to be able to do that. I’ve had a foster parent reach out before and wanted to know what needed to get done and. Directed her to a Native Elder in the community who was able to help her with that. Stephanie: And so it’s just making sure that even though the Native kids are not in Native homes, they’re still being provided that cultural connection, even though it’s very limited. my hope is that sharing the cultural information, the foster parents will then share that with the Native children that are in their [00:12:00] home. Because it’s not just taking a child to a powwow or reading a book, but it’s the everyday living. Stephanie: It’s a discussion around the table. It’s going to an event with the family and seeing other people. Stephanie: One family was taking care of siblings from the Hopi tribe, and I was able to connect the family with resources so they would be able to go over the information with the children in their home. So hoping that will bring some connection while they’re placed in that non-native home. Liz: I think even the foster parents recognizing the importance of it. Liz: I mean, cutting over to what James said, I think the culture’s that it’s just like in our bones, it’s just how we live, and it’s so hard to. Apply that if it’s not really a part of you, but a foster parent who isn’t native, if they’re at least reaching out and they’re at least trying, that really does show that they honor where these children come from. Liz: In 1978, the Indian Child Welfare Act, known as ICWA [00:13:00] became law after decades of Native children being removed from their families and tribes at alarming rates. Here’s Stephanie and James explaining the history and purpose of ICWA and why it continues to matter here in Utah. Stephanie: Prior to 1978 and ICWA there was a 25 to 35% removal of Native children from their homes, and 85 to 90% of those children were placed in Non-native and non-relative homes. And so over that 10 year span, Congress studied the removal of Native children. Found that there was a need for the federal law based on the study and the testimonies from the families. Stephanie: The Indian Child Welfare Act is a federal law. It is the core of ICWA to recognize tribal sovereignty. It also recognizes the important roles that the tribes play, protecting the wellbeing of Native children. It also protects the children and parents’ constitutional rights. Stephanie: ICWA applies to children under the age of [00:14:00] 18. The child can either be a member of a federally recognized tribe or eligible for enrollment. Eligible for enrollment means that one of the birth parents is an enrolled member with a federally recognized tribe. Stephanie: Federally recognized tribe is a Native American or an Alaska native tribe entity that recognizes as having a government to government relationship with the United States. If the child is a part of a state tribe, they would not fall under the ICWA law. James: Well, as you know, with history of Native Americans, with our government, hasn’t been the best ’cause. James: You can go back to the boarding school era where children were forced to attend federally managed boarding schools. And the intent at that time was to destroy the culture, destroy the connection to culture, and so as kids were going through these various boarding schools, they were taught a different way of life and removed from their family and and [00:15:00] cultural settings. James: I mean, that’s a really brief summary. This could be an entire podcast series if we really wanted to dive into that history. But to go back to your point when it comes to the foster care system or why ICWA was created, as Stephanie had mentioned, there was a history of state child welfare agencies where Natives children were being forcefully taken from their families. James: In some instances, it was minor infractions. For whatever reason, these children were removed and placed into foster care. Some of them were put in through the adoption system. Hence, this was an ongoing challenge that many Native communities were experiencing and it, it caught the attention of Congress and there was a series of public hearings that Congress put on, and so this was an opportunity for those families to share their experiences and the challenges and obstacles that they were experiencing. James: Those testimonies are what led to the creation of ICWA ICWA [00:16:00] Was created to try to help to preserve that and to ensure that those cultural teachings would be able to be shared with future generations and to ensure that we as Indigenous people are still here. Liz: Almost two years ago, they tried to codify ICWA into state law and tell us a little bit about why they thought that was necessary. James: So Representative Watkins at the time was the lead sponsor of the state bill, and the reason this was being pushed forward by the tribes in Utah was because at the time there was a case that was going before the US Supreme Court. James: That was on ICWA So there was a potential that if the court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in this case, then they would have overturned the law. And those protections that are part of that statute would have gone away. And so there was an effort at the state level to codify the spirit of the [00:17:00] law, so to speak, and make sure that is preserved care at the state of Utah. James: There was a lot of support for the bill. We went through several revisions. The tribes were heavily involved throughout that process, but unfortunately it still ran into resistant in the legislature. James: It did not pass. I think the tribes are talking about reintroducing the law again, presently, the Supreme Court has ruled and they basically upheld. James: I think there’s a desire to learn. It’s a complex issue, and as you talk with people, you’re going to have to approach that in unique ways because it is a complex topic and it’s not a one size fits all, or my perspective isn’t the be all perspective out there. And so I think as, um, people are curious, I would encourage people to read up more about the history behind the law, why it became a law. James: Also, if they have further questions, if they [00:18:00] have indigenous friends or connections to that way, then I think it would be appropriate to have those conversations or try to educate themselves as as best as they can, and maybe contacting Stephanie at a public event or. There are ways to continue to learn and try to understand the purpose of the law and why many indigenous communities are fighting to preserve this legislation. Liz: Does the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, do they ever get involved in foster care cases? James: Good question. So my office, we are not involved in the child welfare process at all. We do get phone calls from community members inquiring, but we refer those inquiries to, uh, DCFS. So within DCFS, there is a, ICWA coordinator who works directly on these matters in these cases, and so. James: We would refer them to contact DCFS to speak with that ICWA administrator who can guide them through the process. [00:19:00] We do try to give them as much information as we can. We do share resources, Utah Foster Care and other legal services generally that provide legal assistance or can answer some of those legal questions. Liz: Of course, even with protections in place, the realities aren’t always easy. Many families, even in Salt Lake, may not have the resources to be near or return to their ancestral homes in traditions. And though ICWA cases can be complex, the goal is always to place Native children with family first or in Native homes whenever possible. Stephanie: Any time there is reason to believe that there is a native child when the investigation is happening and someone says, I believe my grandmother is a Native American, even with that reason to believe they need to treat the. Stephanie: Case as an ICWA case, so DCFS notifications will then go out to the tribe and then it will be the tribe who will then to determine if the child is a member [00:20:00] or eligible for enrollment. While that’s taking place, the state will then try to find a native home for the native children. So under ICWA there is a foster placement preference, and it would be family first, and then it would be with, um, foster parent of the same tribe. And then the third one would be from a different tribe. And then the last placement would be to any open foster home that’s available. Craig: there’s Craig: multiple reservations in the United States. And one that is particularly for the Navajo reservation. . So the Navajo people were put on this land, on our homeland, and it goes back to the history of how we have our ancestral homeland. Craig: Where we emerged, we came to our mother earth, and the deities at that time said, this will be where you will live. This will be your homeland. So our ancestral homeland became the boundaries, became the four sacred mountains. So we have to keep that in [00:21:00] mind. Craig: Before lines were made by the US government, there was our ancestral homeland, and the boundaries were created with four sacred mountains and with two mountains in the middle that serve as our central location. ? So that’s our ancestral homeland. However, during the 1860s, we were removed from our land and put onto a different reservation in New Mexico. , We were released due to whatever political reasons that was, and a treaty was formed. And with that treaty, what a struck of a pin, we were given four diagonal lines and said, this is your reservation. And throughout the next couple of years. With new presidents coming in and out of office with executive orders, our reservation grew, but it still stayed inside our ancestral homeland boundaries, and I think we’re grateful for that. Craig: Yeah, other tribe have different experiences. Some [00:22:00] did stay on their ancestral land, some did leave their ancestral land and put onto reservations. However, as the Navajo people we’re very fortunate to have returned and the government really accept that we return to our ancestral lands, we’re very thankful for that, that we return to our ancestral lands. Craig: So when I say reservations, and when I say on our ancestral lands, it’s where we call home. The land that we call home. The land that times the Navajo names. For example, our four sacred mountain. Craig: When we hear that, we hear home. A lot of our urban community members here in Salt Lake don’t have the resources at times, the needs or even the transportation to go home. Because you look at it, the Navajo nation as the almost from eight to 10 hours away, depending on where you live, and maybe even more. Craig: And our community members do want to keep that [00:23:00] connection. And the Urban Indian Center understands that. And I understand it because I was raised on the reservation and I, I moved to an urban area to where I don’t have the connection. Liz: The good news is there are resources right here in Utah for Native children. The Urban Indian Center in Salt Lake City offers language classes, cultural events, and outreach to help children and families stay connected. Utah Foster Care also provides similar opportunities from cultural education to community events like the Indigenous Foster Care Fashion Show and the Moccasin Run-in White Mesa. Stephanie: As I mentioned before, there is a shortage of native foster homes. Stephanie: Being very present in the community is important. Being at the table when it comes to policy making, meeting with the tribes and making those connections with the community is important. Stephanie: So they are aware that there is a need that. If they’re not able to foster, then there’s other ways to support our Native kids through the Cedar Project or provide [00:24:00] support to our foster families. And again, it’s just coming up with unique ideas of recruitment. We collaborated with James’ office in Ute Mountain Ute years ago and have an Annual Moccasin Run that we hold in White Mesa, Utah every year to bring awareness. Stephanie: And just coming up with different types of events who bring the community together to make sure that our Native kids have that cultural connection. And that’s why it’s important to be considered a, a kinship placement or a foster placement. Craig: With families that don’t have that tie. First of all, you have resources in your state, and some of these resources are at the state level. Craig: I know Utah. Does have the eight tribes in Utah. However, there are also the urban areas. For example, one can start from the State Department of Indian Affairs, and then Indian Affairs can guide you to other resources in the areas such as the Urban Indian Center. The Urban Indian [00:25:00] Center can provide many of those resources to as well. Craig: They can provide, this is what this tribe is, what this other tribe is, and how they’re unique from one another. What the Urban Indian Center and how it’s unique too, is also that they have employees that are employed from different tribes, so the navigation there also can span out even more. Sure. But. Craig: Another area is that each of the tribes have their own program. The social services programs, the tribal historic preservation offices, those are areas to where they like to connect the vital records departments. They will connect their, and we ensure that the Native children are connected to their native heritage and their native ways. Craig: At the beginning when a family is navigating these, it might seem like a very scary thing to do, but overall, the community the Urban Indian Center, they’re [00:26:00] open to it. They’re open. Which way do we go? How do we navigate it? Craig: And if we don’t know anybody there, you know, that will help you navigate. There’s always somebody that they will connect you. So I would really let the families. That have native children in their care to always reach out, Stephanie Benally is a great resource and she’ll connect you with any resources that you may have. And they’re always open to whether non-native, whether non Navajo. But they still have a Navajo child in their home. We encourage them to bring the Navajo child, their child, our child, to our home, their Indian center, and learn from us too as well, so they understand the importance of our Navajo culture. Craig: We have our main location, which is on 120 West, 1300 South in Salt Lake City, hours from eight to five. Our phone number is (801) 486-4877. And we do have a [00:27:00] team there. So if you have a question. Reach out and you can ask for me, Craig Sandoval. Craig: Or you can ask for our outreach department, Rhonda Duval heads that department. Everybody knows Rhonda. . We know her as Honey, but she’s a great resource too as well. Feel free to reach out to us so we can make some of those connections for you and support you as a parent, support you as one of our family members too. Liz: These are all ways foster families can support Native youth in care. As we close, our guests reflect on the great work of families that foster Native children, keeping Indigenous people and culture strong, and underscore the urgent need for more native foster homes in Utah. Craig: Thank you for the Utah foster care. Thank you to your team and also thank you to. Foster parents out there taking a new child, a Navajo child can have its challenges. It’s a beautiful thing too, as well. Craig: And we wanna thank you. I personally wanna thank you. We wanna thank you [00:28:00] and always remember that the Urban Indian Center is a resource. You can come see us at any time. James: I just appreciate having this conversation. I think it’s good to help your listeners understand this complex law, and hopefully this conversation today will give some insight and encourage listeners to learn a little bit more about this history and to try to better understand why ICWA was created and why many Indigenous communities around the country are working very hard to preserve this federal legislation. Liz: We hope today’s episode has shed some light on ICWA and the importance of culture and connection for Native children in foster care. To learn more about Native services at Utah foster care, visit Utah foster care.org. You can also connect with the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, or the Utah Division of Indian Affairs for resources and support. Liz: Thank you for joining us for Fostering Conversations. Together we can ensure every [00:29:00] child in Utah grows up connected to the rich heritage of their roots.

There is a lot to discuss on this week's conversation and both Wally and Paul are perplexed by the approach Gov. Lujan Grisham (and others) are taking to myriad policy issues in New Mexico NM politicians plead poverty on roads. Why can't Albuquerque be nice, clean, and safe all year round? What's new with Maxeon solar? Not a whole lot. MLG awards her friends in government (again). MLG calls a special session of the Legislature for October 1. She has added and removed several items from the agenda. Here's what we know.  MLG announced a new "free" childcare program (funded by taxpayers). Here's what we know so far. MLG fires her CYFD secretary.

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Kasim Aslam is a self-made serial entrepreneur who rose from welfare in Albuquerque to become a multi-exit founder and an acclaimed thought leader in digital marketing. He built Solutions 8 into a Google Ads powerhouse (over $100 million in managed ad spend) and now focuses on Pareto Talent and Driven Mastermind, helping entrepreneurs scale with world-class delegation and smarter teams. Kasim is known for his unfiltered honesty, deep operational knowledge, and for championing the power of global talent to unlock life-changing business freedom. On this episode we talk about: Kasim's journey from hustling candy as a seven-year-old to building (and selling) multiple seven- and eight-figure companies Lessons learned growing up with a blind single mother, finding resilience through relentless failure, and redefining success after setbacks Why most people shouldn't worry about “the big idea”—and why starting scrappy (even with a humble service like window washing) is the real entrepreneurial launchpad How systemic discipline around earning, saving, and hiring the right people separates fake wealth from lasting wealth The vital difference between being an operator versus a true entrepreneur—and why the only irreplaceable skill is mastering talent: recruiting, motivating, and building world-class teams Kasim's “quarter principle” and how opportunity only reveals itself once you start moving—even if your first business “fails” How to instantly get Kasim's new book on hiring for free. Top 3 Takeaways 1.  Don't obsess over the perfect idea—start where you are, fail small, and extract lessons fast; every real entrepreneur starts with a low-stakes test and levels up by learning in the field.2.  Building true wealth isn't about income alone. It's about disciplined money management, playing long-term games, and, most importantly, learning to delegate and attract peak talent for every role.3.  The entrepreneurial game changes at each stage: your “buy box” for opportunities evolves, and the skills to get to seven figures are different from those needed for eight or nine; self-awareness and continuous upskilling are essential. Notable Quotes "I've had 100+ failed ventures… failure's just data; nothing ever bombs 100%. You collect the lessons and level up over time." "Entrepreneurship is not fulfillment; your job is to master talent—not the work itself." "The only real leverage in business is people. Learn to build teams, pay top talent, and you'll never work a day in your life." "Everyone's chasing the home run, but the truth is, you earn your first real win after relentless singles, doubles, and pivots." Connect with Kasim Aslam: https://kasim.me/ ✖️✖️✖️✖️

EP292 Cars and Guitars with guest Randy Alameda Randy Alameda aka Randy Arnold is a big time Gibson guitar collector and auto enthusiast. Jhae travels to Albuquerque for a sit down with Randy and to see the guitar vault. Summary: In this episode, host Jhae sits down with Randy Alameda, a 75-year-old Albuquerque icon, at an undisclosed South Valley location. Randy shares his vibrant life story, from his music career touring with the band Ashley Pond to his passion for Acura NSXs and his medical sales background. He recounts surviving a life-altering motorcycle accident, his extensive guitar collection housed in a custom vault, and his reflections on love, loss, and resilience. This episode is a heartfelt dive into music, cars, and perseverance.Chapters:02:03-2:55: Randy discusses moving to Albuquerque 40 years ago, living near a B1 bomber facility, and local environmental issues. 3:19-4:08: Introduction to Randy's guitar collection and the custom vault built by his neighbor. 5:10-9:02: Randy's backstory, including avoiding the draft, Air Force medical training, and a severe motorcycle accident that nearly left him paralyzed. 12:59-20:49: Music career highlights, touring with Ashley Pond (1980-2000), and a tragic incident involving a bandmate's girlfriend. 21:03-24:23: Origins of Randy's music passion, sparked by his grandmother and early guitar discoveries. 26:04-28:44: Insights on veterans' healthcare issues, drawing from Randy's medical career and VA experiences. 30:18-32:14: Encounters with music legends like Rick Derringer and ZZ Top, plus a van crash anecdote. 33:09-35:09: Randy's favorite guitars, including a 2005 Les Paul from a Jimmy Page run. 40:23-50:36: Randy's love for Acura NSXs, inspired by Ayrton Senna, and his ownership of 1991 and 2017 models. 57:44-1:12:05 Reflections on music as the heart of his life, plus a poignant story of a lost love. 1:12:05-1:28:03: Tour of Randy's guitar vault, showcasing rare Gibsons like a 1959 Les Paul Special and a Johnny Winter Firebird. 1:29:05-1:32:25: A look at Randy's NSXs Main Show Sponsors:Right Honda:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://righthonda.com/⁠⁠⁠Right Toyota: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.righttoyota.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcus Foundry: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcusfoundry.com⁠⁠⁠Autocannon Official Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.autocannon.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Hard Parking with Jhae Pfenning:email: Info@HardParking.com Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Hardparking.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/hardparkingpodcast/⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/hardparkingpod/⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@HardParking⁠⁠

Elizabeth Montoya is the Founder of a new 501(c)3 charity called Seeds of Tomorrow: Planting Seeds for a Brighter Future, 505-400-0765.  In this episode, she shares how the ministry is encouraging elder caregivers and residents of nursing homes, providing internship opportunities for young people aging... The post Elizabeth Montoya appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Is the State Fair on its way out of Albuquerque? Who is angling to redevelop the land? For what and who benefits? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albuquerque Mayoral Candidate Mayling Armijo comes in to state her case on why she should be Mayor of Albuquerque with TJ on News Radio KKOB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Information Officer for Albuquerque Fire, and Rescue, Jason Fejer comes in to discuss September 11th and the impact it had on him becoming a firefighter. He also talks about the Stair Climb which will be part of a Tribute to the victims of 9/11 that will be held Thursday in Albuquerque. All this on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chris chats with guest Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant, on the significance of Ruby and Rails conferences. They discuss the nuances of organizing and attending such events, including the challenges and rewards of emceeing, the importance of community guidelines, and the value of having diverse participation. Jim shares insights into the upcoming XO Ruby Conference Series, their strategy behind choosing cities, and ensuring meaningful, smaller-scale interactions among attendees. They also touch on the intersection between design and development, the role of junior developers in the evolving tech landscape, and the importance of building relationships within the community. Additionally, the conversation delves into practical advice for aspiring developers about engaging with the community and leveraging meetups and smaller conferences to launch their careers. Hit the download button now to hear more!LinksJudoscale- Remote Ruby listener giftJim Remsik LinkedInFlagrantXO RubyThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronThe Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanAgile Web Development with Rails 6 by Sam Ruby with Dave ThomasRuby CentralRocky Mountain Ruby-Oct 6-7, Boulder, COBlastoff Rails-June 11-12, 2026, Albuquerque, New Mexico Chris Oliver X/Twitter Andrew Mason X/Twitter Jason Charnes X/Twitter

Chloe Valdez joins us in studio today to invite all the ladies to Sheologie‘s upcoming fall semester, Moral of the Story. Chloe unpacks how each week is filled with deep intention to uncover Jesus' parables and she also dives in to what crafts you can... The post Chloe Valdez appeared first on ABQ Connect.

We're joined by Zachary Mettler of the Daily Citizen to unpack his recent article on the Trump Administration's “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its impact on the defunding of Planned Parenthood. In this episode, we explore what the legislation entails, how it aims to redirect... The post Zach Mettler appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Brian Cochran, President of John Moore Associates, returns to ABQ Connect to share insights on the financial review as summer winds down, with a focus on the month of August. Despite ongoing economic concerns, Brian offers a surprisingly optimistic outlook, highlighting key trends and encouraging... The post Brian Cochran appeared first on ABQ Connect.

Genevieve Wood from The Heritage Foundation joins us to discuss a provocative new article centered on Senator Cain's recent remarks claiming that our rights do not come from our Creator. The statement has sparked controversy, as it directly challenges the foundational principles outlined in the... The post Genevieve Wood appeared first on ABQ Connect.

This week's episode was recorded and broadcasted live from the Axel Contemporary Truck onto Radio Tomada in Santa Fe. Thibault talks with Mathew and Jerry about woo, and talks with Zina about the sound bath she did at Electra Gallery, living in Arkansas, and the art world. About Radio TomadaRadio Tomada 87.9 is a mobile radio broadcast project organized by Autumn Chacon for SITE Santa Fe's International Biennial curated by Cecila Alemani. Zina Al ShukriZina Al-Shukri was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1978. She moved with her parents to the United States when she was 5 years of age. Al-Shukri received her BA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and attended the California College of the Arts, receiving her MFA in 2009.Zina Al-Shukri is an emerging artist whose exhibition history includes Jack Hanley Gallery, San Francisco, and Pulliam Deffenbach Gallery, Portland, Oregon.Zina's workMatthew Chase-DanielMatthew Chase-Daniel  was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1965 and lived in New York City in the 1960s. In the mid and late 1980s, Chase-Daniel studied at the Ojai Foundation in Ojai, California, at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York (B.A.), and in Paris, France, where he studied cultural anthropology, photography, and ethnographic film production (Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes & Sorbonne). Since 1989, he has lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, making family, and roaming the landscape to make his art. His photography and sculpture have been exhibited across the U.S. and in Europe.He is the co-founder, co-owner, and co-curator of Axle Contemporary, a mobile gallery of art, founded in 2010, a radio/podcast host at Coffee and Culture, curator of The Lena Wall, and a member of the Railyard Art Committee, all in Santa Fe.Jerry WellmanJerry Wellman is a Santa Fe-based artist whose cultural work includes curatorial projects, performance, writing, video and studio production. Wellman earned an MFA from CalArts. Wellman's paintings and drawings have been exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Holly Solomon Gallery in New York City, Pierogi Gallery in Brooklyn, The Downey Museum, and The Orange County Center of Contemporary Art in California, The El Paso Museum of Art, The Revolving Museum in Boston, and The Paseo Project in Taos, NM. His drawings were selected for a traveling show sponsored by the Smithsonian. His work with Axle Contemporary has been exhibited at SITE Santa Fe, 516 Arts in Albuquerque, The. Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock AZ, The Western Heritage Museum in Hobbs NM and the Roswell Art Center in Roswell NM. Awards of note include: Art Matters Foundation Grant, LINE Grant, Puffin Grant, and an NEA grant. Wellman has taught at the Pasadena College of Art and Design, CalArts, and New Mexico State University. He was formerly the head curator at Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art. He is the co-founder, co-director and co-curator of Axle Contemporary artspaceAbout The Side WooThe Side Woo podcast was created to open a frank dialogue about the overlaps of mental health, queer stories, the metaphysical (woo), and creativity as a way to understand how one builds a sustainable creative life, and to shine a light on the ways artists overcome trauma and adversity. New episodes come out on Thursdays.About ThibaultThibault² is a trans, interdisciplinary artist based in New Mexico. To learn more you can follow them on their blog, artdate.substack.com

What if the future of real estate wasn't just about commissions, but about building lifelong wealth and client loyalty? In this episode of the Invest2FI Podcast, host Craig sits down with Ramon Casaus. He is a powerhouse real estate leader who built an independent brokerage in Albuquerque, expanded virtually across New Mexico, and later scaled his career in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ramon shares how discovering PLACE, founded by Ben Kinney and Chris Suarez, completely changed his trajectory.  From early inquiries at the 2019 Keller Williams Family Reunion to hearing the “land on Mars” 10-year vision in Cabo, to partnering with Goldman Sachs-backed PLACE, Ramon discusses clarity, scale, IPO opportunities, and why agents who embrace partnerships are set to thrive. If you're an agent, investor, or curious about how a trillion-dollar consumer services industry ties into homeownership, this episode is packed with insights you can't miss. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS [04:14] Ramon recalls running his own brokerage in Albuquerque from 2017 to 2020. [05:39] At Keller Williams' 2019 Family Reunion, he first hears about Place. [07:22] Ben Kinney's “land on Mars” vision convinces Ramon to go all-in. [08:10] Zillow HQ visit shows him how billion-dollar proptech disrupts the real estate industry. [10:10] Ramon breaks down $100 billion in commissions versus trillion-dollar services. [12:13] Place's one-stop app for insurance, mortgage, and 37-point inspections. [15:45] Place solves the loyalty gap: 80% say yes, only 15% repeat. [26:51] Place acquisitions and Goldman Sachs backing create efficiency at scale. [28:53] Half of U.S. agents already use Place-owned tech without knowing it. [34:00] Ramon explains 50% guaranteed net profit through partnership, not splits. [37:44] Why a blue-collar work ethic and patience matter for new agents. [40:08] Place partners gain pre-IPO stock at Goldman Sachs valuations. [47:28] Ramon's “why” is fueled by possibility and the question, Why not? [52:01] Closing thoughts: why Place feels like early Apple or Uber.  HOST Craig Curelop    

On this episode of NMD, Homer stages a hunger strike in an attempt to halt the Springfield Isotopes from relocating to Albuquerque.  A great episode with plenty of memorable lines.  Really hope you enjoyed this one guys, and we'll see you soon for the next installment of NMD.  Enjoy!!

At Legacy Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Charlie hammers home one of his most important and consistent lessons: The Left is coming after your towns, your schools, your churches, and your states. What will you do about it? He takes questions on homeschooling, if he's considering running for office, the Muslim takeover, and more. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this groundbreaking keynote lecture, Dr. Weiping Yu, physicist at NASA, challenges the very foundations of modern physics. Speaking at TeslaTech 2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dr. Yu unveils his revolutionary Uon Theory — a unifying framework that rethinks particles, forces, light, magnetism, and even gravity itself. From questioning Coulomb's law to reinterpreting the double-slit experiment, Dr. Yu invites us to look beyond the traditional models of electrons, atoms, and forces — toward a universal magnetic medium powered by the fundamental Uon particle. This talk pushes the boundaries of conventional science and offers bold answers to some of physics' greatest mysteries. Dr Yu's presentation can be downloaded here. For more content by Dr Yu visit aneighborschoice.com Support us here.

Adam admits to Stern that, “Alex was right…but…”   World champion race car driver, stunt driver , television host and now, gentleman farmer Tanner Foust stops by and tells us about his world record setting jump at the Indy 500, what it's like doing stunts in major motion pictures and watching Adam almost kill himself on TV. Over and over again.   ADAM'S TOUR DATES:   Brookfield, WI 8/29-31
 
 Albuquerque, NM 9/5-6 Parker, CO - 9/13 
 
 Mesquite, NV - 9/19 
  
Port Charlotte, FL - 9/24-27 
 
San Bernardino, CA - 9/28 
 
 Bentonville, AR - 10/4 
 
 Rutherford, NJ - 11/14-15 
 
 Uncasville, CT - 11/20-22
 
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DJ Chavez discusses how's business doing at his shop Kingswell, how he deals with costumers coming in with stuff they bought online, are boards selling, communicating with brands, skateboard trade shows, hard goods not selling, why board manufacturers lowered their minimums, how do we get the industry talking to one another again and much more! DJ Chavez: https://www.instagram.com/dirtychavezKingswell Website: https://www.kingswell.tvBecome a Channel Member & Receive Perks: https://www.youtube.com/TheNineClub/joinNew Merch: https://thenineclub.com Sponsored By: AG1: Get a free 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D3 + K2 and 5 travel packs with your first purchase. https://drinkag1.com/nineclubLMNT: Grab a free Sample Pack with 8 flavors when you buy any drink mix or Sparkling. https://drinklmnt.com/nineclubWoodward: Save $100 off summer camp with code NINECLUB. Join Chris, Kelly, Jeron, and Roger at Woodward West Adult Camp, Aug 11-16. https://www.woodwardwest.com & https://www.woodwardpa.comBear Mattress: Delivered to your door with easy setup. Use code NINECLUB for 40% off your order. https://www.bearmattress.comMonster Energy: https://www.monsterenergy.comSkullcandy: https://www.skullcandy.comYeti: https://www.yeti.comEmerica: Get 10% off your purchase using our code NINECLUB or use our custom link. https://emerica.com/NINECLUB Find The Nine Club: Website: https://thenineclub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenineclub X: https://www.twitter.com/thenineclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenineclub Discord: https://discord.gg/thenineclub Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nineclub Nine Club Clips: https://www.youtube.com/nineclubclips More Nine Club: https://www.youtube.com/morenineclub I'm Glad I'm Not Me: https://www.youtube.com/chrisroberts Chris Roberts: https://linktr.ee/Chrisroberts Timestamps (00:00:00) DJ Chavez (00:00:39) How's business at his shop Kingswell (00:04:01) Kingswell Los Feliz was the original location for the Disney studio (00:18:56) Kids lurking at the shop (00:23:02) How to deal with costumers coming in with stuff they bought online (00:29:53) Are boards selling? (00:31:06) Albuquerque location is a different beast (00:46:50) Communicating with brands - trade shows (00:52:03) Hard goods is not selling (00:56:20) How did we get here (01:11:23) Why did manufacturers lower their minimums (01:23:16) How does he decide what he wants in the shop (01:31:50) What helps drive sales? (01:39:20) Do the pro's help sell the product or is it the brand itself (01:43:26) How do we save skateboarding right now (01:52:06) Do demos help (01:56:23) Instagram ruined skated tours (02:11:01) Getting the industry talking to one another again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices