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In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk through the big 3 property news stories of the week. They discuss: 1 – Weak GDP greenlights July rate cut 2 – Farms and land achieving big prices 3 – Why the Aussie property market is crashing Listener Q&A 1 - Question – from PF I've got one for you Pete Wargent - purchasing property to run a business out of. Tax implications? Other considerations? Zoning etc. 2 – Informed I've been looking to buy my first apartment in Melbourne. I am worried about buying and then being given levies or significantly increased OC fees. I've heard advice to buy either before the year 2000 or something new that is just over 5 years old and to avoid stackers/cladding issues. Is there anything else I can do to avoid this? Will a building inspection help? 3 – Chris Hi all, great podcast! I look forward to every episode! While doing some property research for a purchase in Perth WA I came across dual key properties which I had never heard of before. Two houses under one roof, separate power meters and separate water meters. Most seem to be 3 bed two bath and a smaller 1/2 bed, one bath. They appear to have great yields. I would love to hear your opinions or thoughts on these types of property's 4– Barbie Hello, How do you see small regional towns (for instance Dalby) as an investment opportunity? currently there are houses below 400k in the area. Resources and articles references this week The Reserve Bank should lower the cash rate to 3.5pc next month Despite a genuine boost to real disposable incomes, Australian consumers are unwilling to loosen the purse strings in a meaningful way. Weak GDP gives green light for July rate cut Former AFL star pays $250m for farm with space for 1290 homes A patch of grass in Toorak has quietly hit the market for $40 million. Why is the Australian property market collapsing?Aussies turn bullish on house prices Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast dig into one of the biggest game-changers for your finances – setting clear goals. But not just any goals — the right ones for you. We cover: - Is it really a goal, or just a nice idea?- Do you actually need clear goals to succeed?- Why most goals fail (and what people get wrong)- How to set goals that are right for you, not just what everyone else is doing- Setting realistic goals – and action plans to match- Gemma's 5-step process for setting goals that actually stick Keen to hear more? Check out our other episodes on the Australian Finance Podcast. Want property tips? Make sure you check out other episodes of the Australian Property Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources - these are included by default Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au PreSales for Gemma's book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss all the latest property news and trends.  Here are the 3 main stories they covered: 1 – Synchronised upswing for property prices 2 - Stayvestors 3 – Listings increased in May (SQM Research) Listener Q&A 1 – Selfie I'm self-employed and have been for the past 2 years. What should I do to improve my borrowing capacity? Do I need to show payslips or can I use tax returns? 2 – Commercial I want to buy commercial property for passive income, but I'm perhaps up to 10 years from retirement. I could afford to buy for cash but feel like I am wasting an opportunity not to use some leverage? Do I use a 30% deposit, 50% deposit, or buy for cash? Resources for this episode Pete Wargent – Synchronised upswing as price growth returns Westpac IQ – Australian capital city dwelling prices (May 2025) MacroBusiness – Property vendors and buyers cash in on rate cut CoreLogic – Housing values continue to rise as growth trends converge across the capital cities MacroBusiness – Australian housing poised for new price boom Stayvestors: AFR – Introducing ‘stayvestors': the home owners living with their parents SMH – The pleasure and pain of adult kids at home SQM Research: SQM Research – Total Property Listings (May 2025) – PDF Report Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Mike Mortlock is joined by Chris Bates, Co-Founder of Alcove and one of Australia's leading mortgage advisors, to unpack the shifting landscape of lending, interest rates, and investor sentiment in 2025. Chris brings his frontline experience to the table, sharing how borrowers are reacting to recent rate cuts, why buyer confidence is still uneven, and how high serviceability buffers are reshaping what's possible for both homeowners and investors.

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast join forces to bring you a special episode on what to focus on financially at every age and stage of life. From your 20s to your 60s and beyond, they talk tips and traps for every stage.  From buying a house, to investing and when you should be paying attention to super- we are covering: What should we be focusing on at different ages Investing vs paying down debt at different stages Tips and traps for different ages Keen to hear more? Check out our other episodes on the Australian Finance Podcast. Want property tips? make sure you check out other episodes of the Australian Property Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au PreSales for Gemma's book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent of AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from the Alcove mortgage group talk about rate cuts Topics covered today: 1 – All ingredients are in place for an enduring housing recovery 2 – The pros and cons of moving to regional Aus 3 – A third of Aussie homes now worth $1m Resources for this episode RBA delivers a confident cut RBA delivers confident, somewhat dovish update – Pete Wargent Blog Green light for 0.25% rate cut – MacroBusiness Employment surges to record high 16.43 million in April Unemployment rate steady at 4.1 per cent Chris Joye on the ingredients for a housing recovery  A third of homes now worth $1m Young Aussie's rude shock after investment property lost value – news.com.au What does $1 million now buy in Australia's housing market – CoreLogic What $1 million buys in the housing market – ABC News NAB dials up return to office push for 5 days per week 24 lenders have cut fixed rates – now seeing fixed rates in the 4s A third of Aussie homes now worth $1m (Cotality, Eliza Owen) What does $1 million now buy in Australia's housing market – CoreLogic What $1 million buys in the housing market – ABC News Australia's rental crisis is permanent Is Trump driving Aus house price growth? Younger generations are delaying home ownership Listener Q&A 1 – R I have a commercial property I use for my business in my SMSF. What happens when the policy changes for taxing unrealised gains? Will it be implemented? Is there anything I can do? 2 – Fred Flintstone I can get a reasonably good fixed rate of 5%. Is it worth fixing or not? What are the benefits of fixed rates? Can I fix half of the mortgage? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Bates took out the top spot in The Adviser's residential Elite Broker ranking 2024, having settled $329 million across 412 loans in the financial year. In this episode of Elite Broker, host Annie Kane sits down with the CEO and broker principal of Alcove to find out how he's built an efficient brokerage. Tune in to find out: How he structures his team for optimal efficiency. How he navigated rebranding his brokerage. Why he believes the role of brokers is evolving. And much more!

In this episode, Pete Wargent from the Australian Property Podcast and Gemma Mitchell from the Australian Finance Podcast are back to dive into a big topic – raising financially confident, and competent kids. From choosing between private or public schooling, to saving (or not saving) for your kids, we cover it all. We chat about: Private vs public schooling – the real pros and cons Saving and investing for kids vs focusing on healthy household money habits How you can set your kids up for success without necessarily saving a fortune The money habits (good and bad) to watch for early on Keen to hear more? Check out our other episodes on the Australian Finance Podcast. Want property tips? Make sure you check out other episodes of the Australian Property Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au PreSales for Gemma's book The Money Reset- https://amzn.to/42Uz0aK Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the plans to grow Melbourne to 9 million by 2050, all the latest housing price forecasts, the growing Build to Rent sector, and whether ‘rent-vesting' even works as a strategy. They also answer a few of your listener questions in a Q&A.  Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: 1. Melbourne to 9 million by 2050 2. Rent-vesting doesn't work and here's why 3. Poll bumps off Build to Rent critics Listener Q&A 1. Planning ahead In NSW can I approach buyers agents directly to see if they have any clients interested in buying my property, rather than engaging a real estate agent? Im keen to avoid real estate agent fees & marketing costs. 2. McCavity Shares vs property in SMSF? 3. Lost millennial Can you get a psychologist on the podcast to talk about how to navigate not being able to afford what you want Resources for this episode Melbourne to hit 9 million by 2050 What should Melbourne look like in 2050? – City of Melbourne M2050 Vision and Council Plan 2025-2029 – Participate Melbourne Melbourne's population to hit NINE million by 2050 – Pete Wargent Daily Blog House prices projected to run higher  The calm before the house price storm – MacroBusiness Property prices poised to rise amid strong earnings and mortgage growth – Australian Broker News Aussie house prices projected to rocket higher – MacroBusiness Wages beat expectations by a bit – Pete Wargent Daily Blog Rentvesting Build to Rent Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the major property news stories of the week.  Topics covered today: 1 – Election win and likely policy and tax reforms 2 – AMP introduces 10-year interest-only mortgages, big news 3 – Property listings fall across the board in April  1 – Election night – huge win for ALP -What does this mean for the economy? -Cost of living relief and HECS debt relief -Super above $3m tax reforms, including taxing unrealised gains -Housing – 5% deposits and 100,000 homes for FHBs from Jan 2026 -Big Australia – population, infrastructure, spending, housing build -Certainty and continuity – for at least the next 3 years, maybe more -Greens have little or no influence now  2 – AMP introduces 10-year IO loans -Kudos to Chris who predicted this recently -New loan product from AMP, 10-year IO loans from around 6.29% -Didn't Westpac have something similar previously? Nou sure it's unique? -What is being offered? -Who is it useful for? Flexibility for investors  -Doesn't increase borrowing capacity because loan is assessed over 20 years -Europe has 40-year IO loans, so in that sense it's hardly unique 3 – Listings fall across the board -3 weekends were disrupted in April due to public holidays and the election -Listings -7% in Sydney and Canberra -Fell in all 8 capital cities -Still higher year-on-year in Perth, maybe a sign of a market nearing its peak -More certainty to sell now the election is done? -Asking prices rose +0.7% in April driven by a large gain in Sydney, and also Darwin Resources for this episode What the election means for property – Pete Wargent What the election means for property – The Australian Confidence to return to housing market after the election – Macrobusiness Confidence to return to housing market after the election – Cate Bakos AMP launches 10-year interest-only loans – The Adviser AMP launches 10-year interest-only loans – AFR Listings plunge in April – SQM Research Listings plunge in April – CoreLogic Slow building approvals – Pete Wargent Slow building approvals – James Foster Retail volumes stalled in Q1 – James Foster Rents up 48% since pandemic start – Macrobusiness Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) https://www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In an increasingly digital world, the concept of family connection is evolving. The rise of virtual reality (VR) technology is transforming how families interact, particularly for those who may be separated by distance or life circumstances. Sara Thyden, a brand communications manager at Rendever, illustrates the profound impact of VR on fostering familial bonds through shared experiences. By leveraging innovative tools like the Alcove Sanctuary and AI companions, VR is not just a technological novelty; it is a powerful medium for connection, reminiscence, and emotional support.VR Connects Families Through Shared ExperiencesAt the heart of Rendever's mission is the desire to bring seniors together through virtual reality, creating shared experiences that transcend physical limitations. The Alcove Sanctuary, introduced at CES, exemplifies this vision by offering users a customizable virtual environment where they can interact with loved ones and an AI companion named Nova. This experience is not merely about entertainment; it is rooted in the emotional and psychological benefits of connection.Thyden highlights how users can engage with family members in real-time, regardless of geographical barriers. For instance, a grandmother can join her grandchildren in a virtual space, allowing them to explore new educational experiences together, such as a virtual tour of Paris while learning French. This ability to share experiences, even from afar, reinforces familial ties and creates lasting memories.Reliving Family MemoriesMoreover, Thyden emphasizes the emotional depth of these interactions. The Alcove Sanctuary allows families to upload personal photographs and reminisce about shared memories in a virtual setting. This feature not only enhances the experience but also serves as a tool for healing and nostalgia. She recounts a poignant moment where she and her mother were able to revisit their childhood home through VR, seeing their late pet immortalized in Google Street View. Such experiences evoke powerful emotions, reminding users of the importance of family history and the bonds that endure despite physical absence. The ability to relive cherished moments can provide comfort and joy, particularly for seniors who may feel isolated.Furthermore, the foundational research behind Alcove Sanctuary, which is based on the world's largest clinical trial focused on connecting families through VR, underscores the effectiveness of this technology in facilitating meaningful interactions. The emphasis on clinical validation highlights the serious consideration given to the emotional and psychological impacts of VR experiences. By grounding their product in research, Rendever demonstrates a commitment to creating tools that genuinely enhance family connections rather than merely serving as entertainment.AI Enhances the ExperienceThe integration of AI, represented by Nova, further enriches these interactions. Nova is designed to recognize and respond to users' emotional states, suggesting activities based on their mood. This capability transforms the experience from passive engagement to active emotional support. For example, if a user is feeling down, Nova might suggest revisiting a beloved childhood home, facilitating a moment of joy and connection. This personalized approach not only enhances the user experience but also illustrates the potential of AI to foster empathy and understanding in familial relationships.Conclusion: VR Can Bridge Physical Gaps Between FamiliesIn conclusion, Rendever illustrates the transformative power of virtual reality in connecting families through shared experiences. By creating immersive environments where loved ones can interact, reminisce, and support each other emotionally, VR transcends the barriers of distance and time. The Alcove Sanctuary and its AI companion Nova exemplify how technology can be harnessed to strengthen familial bonds, fostering connection and healing in an increasingly fragmented world. As VR technology continues to evolve, its potential to enrich the human experience and deepen our connections with one another remains boundless.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

In an increasingly digital world, the concept of family connection is evolving. The rise of virtual reality (VR) technology is transforming how families interact, particularly for those who may be separated by distance or life circumstances. Sara Thyden, a brand communications manager at Rendever, illustrates the profound impact of VR on fostering familial bonds through shared experiences. By leveraging innovative tools like the Alcove Sanctuary and AI companions, VR is not just a technological novelty; it is a powerful medium for connection, reminiscence, and emotional support.VR Connects Families Through Shared ExperiencesAt the heart of Rendever's mission is the desire to bring seniors together through virtual reality, creating shared experiences that transcend physical limitations. The Alcove Sanctuary, introduced at CES, exemplifies this vision by offering users a customizable virtual environment where they can interact with loved ones and an AI companion named Nova. This experience is not merely about entertainment; it is rooted in the emotional and psychological benefits of connection.Thyden highlights how users can engage with family members in real-time, regardless of geographical barriers. For instance, a grandmother can join her grandchildren in a virtual space, allowing them to explore new educational experiences together, such as a virtual tour of Paris while learning French. This ability to share experiences, even from afar, reinforces familial ties and creates lasting memories.Reliving Family MemoriesMoreover, Thyden emphasizes the emotional depth of these interactions. The Alcove Sanctuary allows families to upload personal photographs and reminisce about shared memories in a virtual setting. This feature not only enhances the experience but also serves as a tool for healing and nostalgia. She recounts a poignant moment where she and her mother were able to revisit their childhood home through VR, seeing their late pet immortalized in Google Street View. Such experiences evoke powerful emotions, reminding users of the importance of family history and the bonds that endure despite physical absence. The ability to relive cherished moments can provide comfort and joy, particularly for seniors who may feel isolated.Furthermore, the foundational research behind Alcove Sanctuary, which is based on the world's largest clinical trial focused on connecting families through VR, underscores the effectiveness of this technology in facilitating meaningful interactions. The emphasis on clinical validation highlights the serious consideration given to the emotional and psychological impacts of VR experiences. By grounding their product in research, Rendever demonstrates a commitment to creating tools that genuinely enhance family connections rather than merely serving as entertainment.AI Enhances the ExperienceThe integration of AI, represented by Nova, further enriches these interactions. Nova is designed to recognize and respond to users' emotional states, suggesting activities based on their mood. This capability transforms the experience from passive engagement to active emotional support. For example, if a user is feeling down, Nova might suggest revisiting a beloved childhood home, facilitating a moment of joy and connection. This personalized approach not only enhances the user experience but also illustrates the potential of AI to foster empathy and understanding in familial relationships.Conclusion: VR Can Bridge Physical Gaps Between FamiliesIn conclusion, Rendever illustrates the transformative power of virtual reality in connecting families through shared experiences. By creating immersive environments where loved ones can interact, reminisce, and support each other emotionally, VR transcends the barriers of distance and time. The Alcove Sanctuary and its AI companion Nova exemplify how technology can be harnessed to strengthen familial bonds, fostering connection and healing in an increasingly fragmented world. As VR technology continues to evolve, its potential to enrich the human experience and deepen our connections with one another remains boundless.Interview by Scott Ertz of F5 Live: Refreshing Technology.Sponsored by: Get $5 to protect your credit card information online with Privacy. Amazon Prime gives you more than just free shipping. Get free music, TV shows, movies, videogames and more. The most flexible tools for podcasting. Get a 30 day free trial of storage and statistics.

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists bring you all the latest news.  If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode Pete and Chris answer your listener questions and cover the big news stories of the week.  Topics covered today: 1 – Twilight zone suburbs 2 – Inflation news for Q1 – is the battle with inflation won? 3 – Lock it in – RBA to cut interest ratesin May says Luci Ellis Other topics discussed Anecdote 1 – some people buying entry level properties frantically now because whoever wins the election is going to push first homebuyer policies (but not until 2026 for ALP policy) Anecdote 2 Darwin – anecdotal reports of buyer's agents storming into Darwin - 1/3 of listed properties are under offer already  Resources for this episode Nerida Conisbee - top demolition suburbs  SMH - suburbs we never want to leave  Inflation figures for Q1 2025 Australian Q1 CPI – 09/24yy (James Foster Macro) Westpac IQ: Inflation Q1 CPI 2025 Markets Look Through Bill Shock (Pete Wargent) Luci's Thursday Note – 24 April 2025 (Westpac IQ) Investors Ease Back into Property (Pete Wargent) Home values for April 2025 Ray White - home values update, April 2025 Vitality home value index, April 2025 Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk through all the big property news from this week. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. First homebuyers as election focal point Development alleged to have $123m of defects National prices rise 39% in 5 years Listener Q&A Resources for this episode Election policies Developer collapses Mega-development defect claims Housing values rise 39% in 5 years Pros and Cons of DHA property Why are house prices in Australia so high? Markets pricing cuts Dwelling commencements fell in Q4 – only 65,000 attached dwellings were built last year (Cameron Kusher) Dwelling commencements drop anew (Pete Wargent) Arrivals hit all-time high in February Ross Gittins – At least one side gets the housing problem – but housing polices are mainly for show SMH: Home truths – housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem Sydney house prices pass $2 million Asking rents on the rise again Luxury market to weather the storm Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textAndrew Sturtz has written songs for over twenty years, releasing projects but never focusing on touring those projects. He's lived in Boulder for nearly a decade, and through playing open mics and other events in the town, he met people who have since become close musical and personal companions.Now, Sturtz has christened a group with his last name, a quartet that includes himself on guitar, Courtlyn Carpenter on cello, Will Kuepper on bass, and Jim Herlihy on banjo. All four provide vocals, with Sturtz providing lead vocals.The band spent a month coming up with their name, even creating a spreadsheet including dozens of potential band names (including Slow Drive, Alcove, Topiary, and Incongruity). However, the group eventually realized that Sturtz served as a perfect name for the group, which focuses on new arrangements of the namesake's original material. Thank you for listening to The Mountain-Ear Podcast, featuring news and culture from peak to peak! Additional pages are linked below!If you want to be involved in the podcast or paper, contact our editor at info@themountainear.com or our podcast host at media@themountainear.com! Head to our website for all of the latest news from peak to peak! SUBSCRIBE ONLINE and use the coupon code PODCAST for A 10% DISCOUNT for ALL NEW SUBSCRIBERS! Find us on Facebook @mtnear and on Instagram @mtn.ear! Listen and watch on YouTube today! Share this podcast around! Scroll near the bottom of our website's homepage or visit the podcast's main hub on Buzzsprout!Thank you for listening!

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk you through all the latest property market news.  Topics covered today: In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Property investors guide to the election 2 – Average wealth passes $1.5m per household 3 – Population growth returns to capital cities Resources for this episode: 1 – Investors guide to the election - ALP: Help to Buy scheme expanded, and Build to Rent - Coalition: Super for housing, fuel excise cut, and 25% cut to immigration - Lending assessment buffer would be cut to 2.5% - Also cuts to public sector jobs and size if Coalition wins - Not much new for supply measures – just relying on the cycle to pick up generally - Both sides of politics stimulating with demand-side measures - Historically, elections haven't made that much difference (CoreLogic report) - Maybe unit prices rose a bit more when ALP won – unions and FHOG - Stock markets are under pressure – it seems this time around Trump is bullish for bonds, and bearish for stocks (opposite of 2016)? Which parties offer best policies for investors on pensions, super, housing this election Politicians light match under Aussie house prices 2 – Average wealth passes $1.5 per household - Average household wealth is $618,000 per person - Equates to $1.5m per household - Yes some disparity - Partly speaks to the success of the superannuation system - Aus aggregate wealth is huge at $17 trillion…HUGE - What comes next? Average wealth passes $1.5m per household 3 – Population growth reverse to capital cities? - After pandemic 'race for space', cap cities now attractive bulk of population growth - ATH +520,900 in FY2023, Australia's cap city pop grew by +427,800 in FY2024. - Return to office is a driver, some COVID refugees returning to the city - Population growth across regional Australia was +113,800 or +1.3% - Biggest Melbourne (+142,600) & Sydney (+107,500) - Brisbane & Perth recorded extremely fast population growth of +2.7% & +3.1% - What next? Impacts for property? Capital city and regional market update Population growth blazes back to capital cities Rask Resources - these are included by default Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists discuss the Federal Budget, how COVID-19 impact property over the past 5 years, and also how the 2032 Olympics announcements will impact property markets in Brisbane and across Queensland.  Topics covered today: 1 – Help to Buy scheme expanded 2 – How COVID impacted property in 7 charts 3 – Brisbane announces Olympic venues for 2032 Resources for this episode 1 – Help to Buy Scheme expanded Changes in Help to Buy housing scheme will make most first home buyers eligible, Labor says Labor to make 'Help to Buy' housing scheme open to higher incomes and pricier properties Sharing home ownership with the government will be popular but hardly risk-free 2 – The impact of COVID on property in 7 charts Charts show how Australia's housing market has changed since COVID 3 – Brisbane Olympics venues announced Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games masterplan unveiled Brisbane rates to skyrocket after land values soar Brisbane 2032 can launch state's future if we work together 3 listener questions Your Binge Guide to the Foundations of Property, Finance and Money Management Episodes - The Property Couch Planning, personalised advice on superannuation Other news of interest Budget news Budget night delivers no major surprises Federal Budget 25 March 2025 with Westpac Chief Economist Luci Ellis Households to get $150 power bill rebate as Albanese extends relief Inflation keeps falling: lowest since 2020 Do elections really impact the property market? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) https://www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgage specialists talk through Melbourne's property market switching into gear, the first signs of FOMO in Sydney property this year, and 15% of Kiwis now living in Australia. Pete and Chris also tackle some more of your listener questions. Enjoy! Topics covered today: 1 – Bargain hunters move in for Melbourne 2 – Sydney market flirting with FOMO 3 – Kiwis flee NZ in record numbers  Resources for this episode Melbourne's Home Buyers Turn Bullish After Rate Cut​ Bargain Hunters Descend on Melbourne Property​ I/O Lending Headwind No Longer​ Recession-Burned Kiwis Flee to Australia Other news of interest CKC apartment supply report – Sydney hit 14 year lows for unit supply in 2024 Record high student arrivals in February at over 200,000 Who are Australia's migrants (Simon Kuestenmacher) Housing supply falls further behind target Average household size increasing, but only gradually now IO loans picking up finally? What are you seeing, Chris? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove mortgages talk about the impacts of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, where the apartment market will turn a corner, and the bounce in sentiment for Melbourne property. Topics covered today: 1 – Floods impact insurance 2 – How Australia's property market spun out of control - and what we can do to fix it 3 – Apartment cycle turns the corner Resources for this episode How to Build a Future Property prices, investors, first-home buyers and affordability Building approvals at 25-month high The development tide has turned on apartments Council Housing Targets - Report Homebuyers can lift their budget & slash their budget – but here's why they shouldn't Sydney's most advantaged suburb – it's not where you think Risk of Trump-cession rising – stock markets fall as public sector spending is cut, painfully period of detox ahead for US, plus tariffs uncertainty Trumpcession narrative catches bid Storm floods some parts of Brisbane and Gold Coast Melbourne is a renter's oasis Oil price at a 3-year low Why did inflation surge? Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cat and Pat are joined this week by special guest Dylan Nalbandian! They bond over their shared distaste for Alcove, explore the feeling of time and how it changes as you get older, and discuss The Grammys (even though Pat wouldn't watch it for $1million). Cat reveals that her boyfriend is obsessed with The Real Housewives and they disagree with how important interior decorating is to the human experience.Watch the full episode on our YouTube and follow below!Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seektreatmentpodShow Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@seektreatmentpodCat: https://www.instagram.com/catccohenPat: https://www.instagram.com/patreegsSeek Treatment is a production of Headgum Studios. Our associate producer is Allie Kahan. Our producer is Tavi Kaunitz. Our executive producer is Emma Foley. The show is edited, mixed, and mastered by Richelle Chen. The show art was created by Carly Jean Andrews. Like the show? Rate Seek Treatment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review.Advertise on Seek Treatment via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Owen Rask, Chief Investment of Rask, and Chris Bates, founder of Alcove, take you through 5 easy steps to secure your mortgage. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on getting into a property, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: Understanding your borrowing capacity Choosing the right loan Getting pre-approved for a mortgage The mortgage application process Post-approval - what do you after you secure the mortgage Resources for this episode Work with Chris: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking/  Free property course: https://education.rask.com.au/courses/free-property-course/  Ask a question (select the property podcast): https://bit.ly/R-quest  Rask Resources - these are included by default Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wargent from AllenWargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove talk about the rebound in home prices, inheritance taxes, and what the election might been for lending rules.  Topics covered today: 30-year mortgages for Australia? Coalition to force APRA lending changes? Sydney rezoning for more apartments  30-year mortgages for Australia? Resources for this episode Perfect opportunity: BlackRock CEO calls for 30-year mortgages in Australia Red tape slashed for home loans, markets, and insurance under Coalition NSW developers in Sydney suburbs rezoning for train metro housing Inheritances are destroying the fair go Revealed: 171 Sydney spots getting more apartment blocks in pared-down density reforms Warren Hogan: Rate cut will fuel inflation and cost of living crisis More rate cuts are on the way? Berkshire releases latest shareholder letter Surging construction insolvencies bankrupt housing targets A Coalition government would rocket house prices Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg #property #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Bates, founder and CEO of Alcove, speaks with Owen Rask, Chief Investment Officer of Rask, about the lessons learned growing Alcove, the role of a broker and future of property advice. Topics: Chris' journey from financial planning The partnership with Rask Name & brand changes Lessons learned working in an unsuccessful business partnership The future of mortgage broking ~~ Episode resources ~~ Mortgage broking: https://bit.ly/R-services ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Bates, cofounder of Alcove, is the mortgage broker that helped both of us getting into our homes. Today on the podcast, we speak to Chris about everything happening in the property market, including the age old question: should I save for property or invest in stocks? If you would like to speak to Chris and his team, fill out the form on our website and we'll put you in touch. —------Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a message on our website and we'll play it on the podcast.—------Keep up with the news moving markets with the Equity Mates daily email and podcast:Sign up to our daily email to get the news delivered to your inbox at 6am every weekday morningPrefer to hear the news? We've turned our email into a podcast using AI - listen on Apple or Spotify—------Want more Equity Mates?Listen to our basics-of-investing podcast: Get Started Investing (Apple | Spotify)Watch Equity Mates on YouTubePick up our books: Get Started Investing and Don't Stress, Just InvestFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, & LinkedIn—------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Equity Mates Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. —------Equity Mates Investing is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Pete Wragent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers and Chris Bates from Alcove discuss the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates for the first time in this cycle, and what it means for the property market ahead.  If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on boosting your retirement, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Topics covered today: RBA makes its first move for 2025 Average loan size hits a record high Foreign buyer ban for two years put in place  Resources for this episode RBA makes its first move for 2025 Average loan size hits record high Ban on foreign buyers buying established homes for 2 years Labor matches Coalition policy banning foreign investors from buying existing homes Labor to replicate Coalition's policy on banning foreign buyers Other news of interest: Sydney auctions picking up He achieved the Australian Dream then he found something better Housing construction productivity – how can we fix it? Some brighter news on the housing supply front NZ citizens leaving NZ for the past two years – over half are coming to Aus for better employment options Westpac reduces variable rate to 6.44% Wages growth disappoints lower again Tide is turning against working from home Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to The Writing Corner with Authors' Alcove, the podcast where we explore the creative minds and works of writers from around the globe. In this episode, we're joined by the talented Douglas Weissman, author of the novel 'Girl in the Ashes.' Douglas brings a wealth of experience as both a novelist and a travel writer, with a background that includes working on a safari game reserve and editing nonfiction books.'Girl in the Ashes' offers a unique perspective on Holocaust education, delving into the morally complex decisions faced during one of history's darkest periods. In our conversation, Douglas shares insights into his writing journey, discusses the influences that shape his work, and reveals how his diverse experiences inform his storytelling. We also explore the evolution of his writing style, his choice of novels as a storytelling medium, and the personal growth he's experienced through writing.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that not only delves into the intricacies of Douglas's work but also provides valuable reflections on the craft of writing. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about 'Girl in the Ashes' and the fascinating author behind it.------------------------------------SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON - https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkBUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46BECOME A PROOFREADER/EDITOR! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W------------------------------------Links discussed in show:https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Ashes-Douglas-Weissman/dp/1958901768If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guestYou can also follow me on:Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49faYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg(Possible Affiliate Links Above)

In this Australian Property Podcast episode, your hosts Amy Lunardi and Pete Wargent discuss 10 things they wish they knew before getting into property. If you like this Australian Property Podcast episode on property tips, you'll love the series. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly shows on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Property topics covered today: Understanding strata schemes Amenities costs Land to asset ratio Borrowing strategies – P&I vs IO and how to build a portfolio Understanding all the different types of property insurance Tenant rights in different states Avoiding rushing into property. The power of offset accounts for homeowners Investing in property outside your backyard  Never assume your property manager is on top of things  Doing regular rate checks Rask Resources Pete's Buyers Agency: https://www.allenwargent.com.au Amy Lunardi Buyers Agency (Melbourne) www.amylunardi.com.au  Alcove mortgage broking: https://www.raskmedia.com.au/services/mortgage-broking  All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Upper Beta Great Alcove Very Happy” by Ron Fein Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Ron Fein is a Boston-area public interest lawyer who, in his copious free time, writes science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, and comedy. His work appears in Nature, Factor Four, Daily Science Fiction, Nonprofit Quarterly, MetaStellar, NoSleep Podcast, Mystery Tribune, and McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and has been translated into Croatian and Romanian. Find him at ronfein.com, on Mastodon @ronfein@masto.ai, and on BlueSky @ronfein.bsky.social.

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 2 – Trump takes the reins again 3 – Aussie public sector jobs growth unsustainable  Resources 1 – Mortgage arrears are down, what about hardship provisions? 4 reasons mortgage arrears rates are down - Pete Wargent Blog Westpac says number of customers on hardship payments is falling - News.com.au CBA says customer focus responsible for solid results - Proactive Investors Inflation remains persistent, CBA announces 132,000 hardship payments - News.com.au 2 – Trump takes the reins again How to Prepare for Tariff Day - The Macro Compass Trump orders federal workers back to the office full-time - Reuters Trump hauls millions back to the office - Pete Wargent Blog Return to In-Person Work - The White House 3 – Aussie jobs growth unsustainable? Public sector is strangling economy to death - AFR More than half a million workers earn income from NDIS, Shorten says in parting shot at critics - SMH Australia's economy is unsustainable - MacroBusiness Podcast Resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 

In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Latest polling for 2025 election Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 2 – Aussie dollar hovering around post-GFC lows Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 3 – What will happen to listings in the new year? Article 1 Other news and resources of interest: Bond sell-off. US unemployment rate falls to 4.1% Household spending a bit slower, despite Black Friday Job vacancies hold the line Building approvals hold the line JP Morgan ends remote work for 316,000 workers Podcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 

In this episode Pete and Chris discussed their 2025 outlook for business and property. In this 2 Sense episode of The Australian Property Podcast, 7-time author Pete Wargent and Alcove mortgages founder Chris Bates are BACK! Every week, Chris Bates and Pete Wargent jump on the Australian Property Podcast airwaves to answer your questions or cover the top 3 property news stories of the news. Don't forget to send Chris and Pete your questions! In this week's episode, Chris and Pete cover: 1 – Birth rate hits record low. What comes next for population growth? 2 – Major developer sinks into administration. Supply shortages ahead! 3 – Inflation to fall in the December quarter Resources for this episode 1 – Birth rate falls to record low and the 2024 Population Statement Australia's birth rate hits record low – here's why it matters to you 2024 Population Statement Population statement and future trends Unis expect near-record foreign student numbers despite policy chaos Australia's Indian summer 2 – Major developer sinks into administration Highrise apartment developer Bensons Property Group placed in voluntary administration Major Australian property group Bensons Property Group goes into voluntary administration Major developer Bensons Property Group in voluntary administration Bensons Property Group's voluntary administration leaves uncertain future for Elias Jreissati's Chevron One penthouse 3 – Inflation to fall to 0.2%? NAB NAB Economy Watch Westpac Monthly CPI Indicator – November November Monthly CPI Preview Q4 inflation to fall to 0.2pc? Rask Resources  Property Planning – Pete Wargent from Allen Wargent Property Buyers Mortgage broking – Chris Bates from Flint Group Podcast resources Access Show Notes Invest with Owen Mortgage Broking Financial Planning Property Coaching 100-point property checklist (PDF) Accounting with Grey Space Business Coaching Rask Core 

In this episode of 'This is Rural Health,' host Scott Hertzberg is joined by Dr. Steven Sust and Dr. Jonathan Updike, child and adolescent psychiatrists from Stanford University, to discuss mental health challenges faced by rural Indigenous youth. The conversation covers the role of integrated and telepsychiatry care models, the importance of early intervention and support systems post-suicide incidents, and the impact of intergenerational trauma on mental health. Doctors Sust and Updike emphasize a collaborative approach and share insights into Stanford's initiatives like the Alcove program and ECHO sessions aimed at empowering young people and integrating community support. They also provide resources and information on upcoming events and programs to help healthcare providers better serve indigenous communities.What You'll Learn From This Episode:The importance of youth mental healthFocus on Indigenous youth and integrated careTelepsychiatry and rural health challengesSuicide prevention and postvention strategiesImpact of the pandemic on Indigenous youthUnderstanding Indigenous health systemsEngaging youth in mental health initiativesThe role of peer support in youth mental healthStanford Indigenous youth mental health ECHOConnect with Steven Sust:@sustevenmd: Instagram | Twitter@stanfordyouthmh: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter@allcoveyouth: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter@goodformedia: Instagram | TwitterResourcesTwo Feathers Native American Family Services, United Indian Health Services,Stanford Center for Youth Mental Health and WellbeingNative American Youth Mental Health and School Mental HealthThe CSRHA has been a go-to resource for rural healthcare and community leaders since 1995. The CSRHA brings an accumulation of actionable insights to the next generation of rural healthcare leaders. For more behind the scenes of this podcast follow @CSRHApodcast on Twitter or @csrha.advocate on Facebook.If you enjoy...

An award-winning childhood grief expert shares clinically-informed advice for supporting kids and teens through difficult times--from family deaths and lost pets to unexpected moves, and beyond. A necessary and impactful guide to understanding children's grief from the inside and to guiding children through loss, from the death of a parent and other family members, to the loss of friends, pets, and even the family home. Dr. Masur, an award-winning clinical psychologist specializing in grief and mourning, describes how to understand, help, and guide children at each age and stage of development and uses her own childhood experience with loss through empathetic yet clinically informed advice. When Dr. Masur was fourteen years old, her father died. Like most children and teens facing loss, Masur didn't know how to handle her grief, and she was never encouraged to acknowledge or share what she was feeling with her family, teachers, or friends. Her experience of shock and emotional paralysis around her loss is what led her to become an expert in childhood grief in order to help grieving children and to help others to support the children in their lives who have experienced loss. As a psychologist and child psychoanalyst, Dr. Masur has helped many children recognize and express their feelings after loss. In How Children Grieve: What Adults Miss, and What They Can Do to Help (Alcove Press, 2024), Masur shares her expertise with caregivers of all kinds, giving them the tools they need to help a child or teenager mourn, move forward, and make meaning of terrible loss. Prior to a high school teaching career, Judith Tanen worked in the visual arts field. Still, her educational pursuits have been driven by a passion for language in its varied forms, specifically, communication, intersubjectivity and the hidden worlds inside our minds. These interests prompted this current pursuit: travelling into the psyche and gaining insight into the complicated, inexplicable and always enlightening ways of living and making sense of experience -- indeed, life itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychoanalysis

An award-winning childhood grief expert shares clinically-informed advice for supporting kids and teens through difficult times--from family deaths and lost pets to unexpected moves, and beyond. A necessary and impactful guide to understanding children's grief from the inside and to guiding children through loss, from the death of a parent and other family members, to the loss of friends, pets, and even the family home. Dr. Masur, an award-winning clinical psychologist specializing in grief and mourning, describes how to understand, help, and guide children at each age and stage of development and uses her own childhood experience with loss through empathetic yet clinically informed advice. When Dr. Masur was fourteen years old, her father died. Like most children and teens facing loss, Masur didn't know how to handle her grief, and she was never encouraged to acknowledge or share what she was feeling with her family, teachers, or friends. Her experience of shock and emotional paralysis around her loss is what led her to become an expert in childhood grief in order to help grieving children and to help others to support the children in their lives who have experienced loss. As a psychologist and child psychoanalyst, Dr. Masur has helped many children recognize and express their feelings after loss. In How Children Grieve: What Adults Miss, and What They Can Do to Help (Alcove Press, 2024), Masur shares her expertise with caregivers of all kinds, giving them the tools they need to help a child or teenager mourn, move forward, and make meaning of terrible loss. Prior to a high school teaching career, Judith Tanen worked in the visual arts field. Still, her educational pursuits have been driven by a passion for language in its varied forms, specifically, communication, intersubjectivity and the hidden worlds inside our minds. These interests prompted this current pursuit: travelling into the psyche and gaining insight into the complicated, inexplicable and always enlightening ways of living and making sense of experience -- indeed, life itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An award-winning childhood grief expert shares clinically-informed advice for supporting kids and teens through difficult times--from family deaths and lost pets to unexpected moves, and beyond. A necessary and impactful guide to understanding children's grief from the inside and to guiding children through loss, from the death of a parent and other family members, to the loss of friends, pets, and even the family home. Dr. Masur, an award-winning clinical psychologist specializing in grief and mourning, describes how to understand, help, and guide children at each age and stage of development and uses her own childhood experience with loss through empathetic yet clinically informed advice. When Dr. Masur was fourteen years old, her father died. Like most children and teens facing loss, Masur didn't know how to handle her grief, and she was never encouraged to acknowledge or share what she was feeling with her family, teachers, or friends. Her experience of shock and emotional paralysis around her loss is what led her to become an expert in childhood grief in order to help grieving children and to help others to support the children in their lives who have experienced loss. As a psychologist and child psychoanalyst, Dr. Masur has helped many children recognize and express their feelings after loss. In How Children Grieve: What Adults Miss, and What They Can Do to Help (Alcove Press, 2024), Masur shares her expertise with caregivers of all kinds, giving them the tools they need to help a child or teenager mourn, move forward, and make meaning of terrible loss. Prior to a high school teaching career, Judith Tanen worked in the visual arts field. Still, her educational pursuits have been driven by a passion for language in its varied forms, specifically, communication, intersubjectivity and the hidden worlds inside our minds. These interests prompted this current pursuit: travelling into the psyche and gaining insight into the complicated, inexplicable and always enlightening ways of living and making sense of experience -- indeed, life itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

This episode is about building a strategy for book marketing. We're joined by Clint Arthur, a remarkable individual boasting accolades as a Wharton Business School graduate, award-winning speaker, and info marketer. With appearances on esteemed platforms like The Today Show and major networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, Clint has shared the stage with icons like Martha Stewart, Dr. Oz, and even five U.S. Presidents.  Joining us from his diverse locales of New York City, Los Angeles, and Acapulco alongside his wife Ali and their beloved pet Nova, Clint is here to dive into his latest literary achievement, "Wisdom Of The Men," a book that soared to bestseller status and garnered a Pulitzer Prize nomination, marking his 21st successful publication. Today, we'll uncover Clint's journey from Hollywood underdog to multimillionaire celebrity entrepreneur, while delving into the intricate world of book marketing. Get ready for insights on leveraging your book for marketing purposes, along with valuable strategies for success. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, like, and subscribe.  ------------------------------------  SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON - https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink  BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46  BECOME A PROOFREADER/EDITOR! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W  ------------------------------------  If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can visit her website at: http://www.Clinttt.com  You can purchase his books and support Authors' Alcove by purchasing through these links: https://a.co/d/5c1FMEy If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest  You can also follow me on:  Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above) 

Welcome, true believers, to another thrilling episode of Play Comics! Today, we're swinging into action with a look at the pixelated prowess of two of Marvel's mightiest heroes in The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America in Dr. Doom's Revenge! This digital dalliance with danger was unleashed upon unsuspecting home computers everywhere back in 1989, proving that even Earth's mightiest heroes couldn't escape the allure of floppy disks and joysticks. Joining us on this retro romp is none other than Andy Larson, one of the amazing hosts of The Last Comic Shop podcast. Together we'll untangle this web of 8-bit nostalgia faster than you can say “Excelsior!” So grab your shield, shoot some web fluid, and prepare for a Marvel-ous adventure that's more fun than a barrel of radioactive monkeys! Will our heroes triumph over the diabolical Dr. Doom, or will they fall victim to the dreaded loading screen? Tune in to find out! Learn such things as: Does it really matter who the villain traditionally goes against? Does Dr. Doom really want to take over? Or does he just want to play with his friends? Does anyone think it's weird that we got an  actual US president in here? And so much more! You can Andy on Twitter @lastcomicshop, Instagram @lastcomicshop, YouTube @lastcomicshop, his comic blog on Tumbler, and of course over on The Last Comic Shop Podcast. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to Alcove and Super Switch Club for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who got one look at this game and fainted. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomicsRead transcript

Episode Notes Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Fumbles (Lauren), Agent Dribbles (Michelle), and Agent Waffles (Chris) discuss and review the 2002 X-men: Evolution episode "Retreat." The agents discuss camping trips, bigfoot hunters, and ask the question, "What's your favorite cryptid?" Discord Server: http://www.gonnageek.com/discord Legends Of SHIELD Podcast Theme: “Great Marvels Of The World” by lynnepublishing https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/114134177-great-marvels-world-30-secs-v2-adventure-amazement-epic-gran Legends Of SHIELD End Credits: “Cinematic Trailer” by EdRecords: https://audiojungle.net/item/cinematic-trailer/47613592 Play Comics: Yu-Gi-Oh The Dueslists of the Roses with Michael Bivens (Quest for 5, Alcove) https://www.gonnageek.com/2024/08/yu-gi-oh-the-duelists-of-the-roses-with-michael-bivens-quest-for-5-alcove/ GonnaGeek.com Show #414 - Gonna No Longer Be Informed About Games https://www.gonnageek.com/2024/08/gonnageek-com-show-414-gonna-no-longer-be-informed-about-games/ All Things Good and Nerdy: Glory Lasts Forever https://www.gonnageek.com/2024/08/glory-lasts-forever/ Play Comics Podcast https://playcomics.com Michelle on X  https://www.x.com/Chelle_Game Lauren's Voice Services: http://www.lwsalinas.com Lauren on X: https://www.x.com/sithwitch All Elite Talk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rZo0lKB2aBYCsY2tCK86S The finished edited audio podcast including bonus audio after the credits will be available in the next few days via podcast RSS feed, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, TuneIn, iHeartRadio or where ever podcasts are found. This podcast was recorded on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Audio production by L.W. Salinas of GonnaGeek.com. Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a proud member of the GonnaGeek.com podcast network. *All music played during this video was legally purchased and obtained from royalty free sources https://www.Pond5.com, https:/audiojungle.net and https:/incompetech.com XmenTAS #MarvelStudios #XMen #Mutants #XMen97 #MCU #XMenEvolution Support Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/legendsofshield

Welcome to another episode of Play Comics, where we shuffle the deck of video game adaptations and draw a card from the past! This week we're diving into the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Duelists of the Roses, a game that takes the historical British War of the Roses and gives it a fantastical twist through the lens of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga. Imagine Richard III and Henry Tudor not as mere historical figures, but as duelists with decks full of monsters and magic! Joining us for this epic clash of history and fantasy is the illustrious Michael Bivens from Quest for 5 and Alcove. Michael brings his unique perspective and a flair for the dramatic as we explore how this PlayStation 2 classic blends card battles with royal intrigue. Whether you're a fan of history, card games, or just love a good mash-up, this episode is sure to entertain and enlighten. So grab your Millennium Puzzle and prepare for a duel of epic proportions! Will the Yorkists or the Lancastrians claim victory in this card-based battlefield? Tune in to find out, and maybe you'll learn a trick or two to use in your next duel. Learn such things as: What happens when Chris jokingly asks if the obvious connection is really what's going on here? How much gameplay can you get when you're playing both sides of a war? Isn't it nice when British people are fighting amongst themselves rather than colonizing the rest of the world? And so much more! You can find Michael on Alcove where he has his general creative outlet, Quest for 5 where his fiance and he take a fan look at the Disney trading card game Lorcana, or his personal website MS Bivens where you can find basically all things that trace back to him on the internet. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to Too Young For This Trek and TroytlePower Presents: The Power Play-Throughs Podcast with TroytlePower for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who came storming in and demanded that I get new music. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomicsRead transcript

Today's historical fiction romance author interview was with Cheryl L.G. Trent. She was my next on my writers on the writing process series. Cheryl is a neurodivergent historian and writer of historical fiction. Cheryl discusses her journey into writing, driven by a deep passion for uncovering lesser-known historical facts and bringing authenticity to her stories. Her book "Daughter's Fortune," set in 1688, features a female sea captain and a diverse crew, highlighting the lives of outsiders. Cheryl also introduces Kindle Vella, a platform for serial fiction, explaining its benefits for writers, including financial support, confidence boosts, and creative freedom. She emphasizes the importance of artistic integrity and how Kindle Vella has allowed her and other indie authors to reach new audiences and explore innovative storytelling ideas.  She also has a few other works on Kindle Vella, including one about Medusa, and we are going to talk a little bit about Vella and how it is accessible to the modern reader. You can purchase her book here: http://clgtrent.com or follow her on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheryllgtrent?_t=8lkMBMcg4XD&_r=1 If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my talk with historical fiction writer Susan Furber, author of Essence in an Hour. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vOJyxaxRIK2t50OLJLf5c?si=ac488834b8814c86 You can purchase her book through the shownotes, or visit her website at If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can visit her website at: http://www.clgtrent.com ------------------------------------ SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON -  https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46 BECOME A PROOFREADER/EDITOR! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W ------------------------------------ You can purchase his books and support Authors' Alcove by purchasing through these links:  If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above)

In this episode of Authors' Alcove, Agnes Wolfe interviews Boo Trundle, author of "The Daughter Ship," a unique novel addressing ancestral healing and inner child work. Boo discusses her multifaceted career as a writer, artist, and performer, and her journey to publishing her debut novel at the age of 56. She explains how the protagonist, Catherine, is influenced by her subconscious and superconscious, represented by her inner child and the character Dead Girl. Boo delves into the themes of sexual abuse within the family and the authenticity of her writing, describing the novel's non-traditional, vertical narrative structure. She advises aspiring authors to engage with other writers through events and workshops to build relationships crucial for publishing success. The episode concludes with thanks to the listeners and mentions of other segments of Authors' Alcove. ------------------------------------ SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON - https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46 TAKE A COURSE AT KNOWADAYS! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W ------------------------------------ Links discussed in show: Links discussed in show: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/713057/the-daughter-ship-by-boo-trundle/ https://www.bootrundle.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy listening to my interview with The Sex Traffickers' Wife interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NLXoXnh9CcwYgFV6RGg7D?si=03966c6e7f4a4431 If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg Patreon: (Possible Affiliate Links Above) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

In this episode of Authors' Alcove, host Agnes Wolfe interviews children's book author Sarah Geddes. Sarah discusses her journey as a sixth-grade language arts teacher and mother of two, who began writing bedtime stories for her children, leading to her published works "Henry the Sneezing Dragon" and the upcoming "To the Moon, a Jacob and Trevor Adventure." She shares the creative process behind her books, including working with a hybrid publisher and the importance of illustrations. Sarah emphasizes the value of reading to children, encouraging active engagement, and fostering a love for books. She highlights the importance of book reviews for authors and advises aspiring writers not to let fear hinder their publishing journey. The episode concludes with Agnes promoting her other podcasts and related courses on writing and publishing. If this episode resonated with you, you might also enjoy my interview with children's book writer Saloni Surah, Author of Flora Investigates the Case of the Missing Gold Eggs.  You can work with her by visiting her website: If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

In this episode of Authors' Alcove, Lynn Golodner, the author of "Woman of Valor," discusses the art of creating compelling Jewish characters. With nine books to her name, including two poetry collections and nine nonfiction works, Lynn's latest venture is a fiction novel that explores a woman's journey in discovering her Jewish identity. Lynn excels in crafting characters that are believable, authentic, and engaging. She also hosts the Make Meaning Podcast, where she interviews authors and publishing professionals. Residing in Michigan, Lynn's creative nonfiction has been featured in numerous publications such as the Great Lakes Review, Saveur, the Chicago Tribune, Better Homes and Gardens, Midwest Living, the Detroit Free Press, Porridge Magazine, the Jewish Literary Journal, The Good Life Review, Hadassah Magazine, The Forward, Valiant Scribe, Story Unlikely, The Dillydoun Review, Quibble, and YourTango. Additionally, Lynn conducts the Finding Your Voice writers workshop, leads writers' retreats, and runs The Writers Community, fostering a space for writers to develop their craft. You can check out her website below or follow her on her social media accounts.  https://lynnegolodner.com https://www.instagram.com/lynnegolodner/ https://twitter.com/YourPeople https://www.facebook.com/lynnegolodner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnegolodner/ If you are interested in purchasing her book Women of Valor - https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Valor-identity-infidelity-shedding-ebook/dp/B0BZWZ3BJ4?ref_=ast_author_mpb If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with historical fiction writer Sammy Beuker, author of the Unfortunate Life of Genevieve Ryder -  If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

I had an amazing time connecting with these wonderful women at our recent Tom Lake Book Club gathering. Ann Pratchett's novel, "Tom Lake," has garnered immense popularity, topping numerous bestseller lists and amassing a dedicated following. Our inaugural book club session, hosted by Agnes Wolfe, the podcast host of Authors' Alcove, brought together a diverse panel including Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, author of "Heart of Flame" and esteemed editor, Marie Manning, an aspiring author, and Amber Letters, a passionate bookworm. Together, we delved into the intricacies of Pratchett's work, sparking lively discussions and sharing our insights. If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

REBOOTED! Mama Bee Join's us for a redo of S4 E9 at Old Louisville Coffee Co-Op to discuss the origin of Freaks N Geeks Drag/Variety show, working with the Drag and Punk communities, PRAG, learning about Drag-Motherhood Net Freaks & Geeks Show: Friday May3-Oaks Night (2024) Freaks N Geeks Vol. 3 "Too Hot For TV" will be live @ Air Devil's Inn starring Mz Mama Bee & Dani Shelixir as your hosts and starring local performers Urine Lux, Dessiree Seduction, Papa Wheelie, Avon Garde and many more!! Don't forget we are hosting two PRAG NITE's in June! Saturday, June 8 @ The Alcove feat. Indignant Few, The Response, Sapphire Rose, Sir Lasher L'Cher, and more TBA!! Saturday, June 22 @ Air Devil's Inn feat. FMK, The Char, Tsunami Samurai, Barbie Crash, Gemma Nai, Mercy Belle --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sean0493/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sean0493/support

Today, we have Becca's chat with author Kelly Farmer, whose most recent novel, It’s a Fabulous Life, a sapphic retelling of the classic Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life, was released last fall from Alcove. In this episode, Kelly talks about her introduction to genre romance and her early attempts at writing a novel, the growth in traditionally published sapphic romance, what about the sports world lends itself so well to genre romance, and why hockey, in particular, is so popular, learning to play hockey as an adult, where to find more romance about women athletes, what her writing process is like, and, of course, she shares some books she’s loved recently.

Welcome back to the Milk Minute! Maureen and Heather are back from their hiatus and finally finished with holiday madness. Today we recap Heather's birth and postpartum experience for those of you who don't also listen to Beyond the Boob. We also chat about the way Heather has changed as a clinician after her recent trouble breastfeeding baby Martie.Thank you for sticking with us during the Encore episodes and we are SO glad to be back!A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS:Megan Lacy, Kristen Talerico-Smallwood, Taylor Saylor, Celine Varkey, and Lindsay Cruickshank!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.And the *Award in the Alcove* goes to...Abigail, Julie, and Meredith Congrats, ladies! You win the "Sister Wives Award!"Prefer to read the transcript? Read it HERE.Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok

With CB's friend at least physically on board, the crew turns to the pressing matter of Hopper's disappearance. Auggie gets his scan on while Squoitle scopes out the perfect dark alcove from which to startle our latest NPC side piece. If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to click subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com.  Here you'll find links to all of our social media plus an open invite to our Discord server. Questions, comments, or details on how exactly Connect works? Email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com and we'll definitely get back to you sometime this month. And finally, if you just absolutely love us and wish to provide support in a monetary manner, you can find us at patreon.com/AstronomicaPodcast. Not only will you enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of helping us foot production costs, you'll also find a number of fantastic extra perks plus get bragging rights with all your nerdiest friends. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see ya next week! We've got a big announcement! Check out our new show Mama Tried: Vaesen-omica only on PatreonSupport the show

Alexi Burgess is the co-founder of Alcove Learning, a self-directed learning center for teens and tweens in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. Alcove opened in January 2020 as part of the Liberated Learners network of self-directed learning centers across the U.S.  In Los Angeles, A Tiny School Lets Young People Direct Their Own Education (The74) *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Chelle Cypress, a first-time published author, will be releasing her debut novel Unmasking the Curse (buy using this link to support the author and Authors' Alcove)on November 1, 2023. This book is a genre that deals with themes. She best describes the book as a Beauty and the Beast with Pride and Prejudice vibes. She shares that she sees a lot of herself in the main character. Although not an explicit novel, she does touch on topics that may be triggers for people, so definitely check out her website if you are concerned about that. She discusses her debut book, her creative process, and how she has marketed the book. With an amazing cover and an intriguing storyline, I cannot wait to purchase this book. If you do not follow her on TikTok, I highly recommend it. She does such a great job sharing her thoughts and feelings about books. She is an author you definitely want to follow. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe, and comment! I love hearing from my listeners!!! Want to be on our show? Please ⁠⁠fill out our Be A Guest Form⁠⁠.  If you want to network in the Writing community, join our ⁠⁠Facebook Author Support Professionals Group.⁠⁠  Are you an editor, illustrator, marketer, etc.?  ⁠⁠Join Our Author Support Professional Database; please fill out this form.⁠⁠ Thank you to all those who listen!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message