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In this heartfelt conversation, Lesley Logan sits down with Jose Acevedo of Finding Arizona to explore how he's spent the last ten years building a podcast rooted in storytelling, culture, and connection—without ever losing sight of the people who matter most. From learning to stay consistent through baby steps to collaborating with his wife and finding deeper meaning through fatherhood, Jose shares the real behind-the-scenes of growing a creative life that feels honest and whole.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How to stay consistent by breaking goals into small steps.Ways to protect your passion project from burnout.How to balance creative work with parenting and partnership.Why storytelling connects us to purpose and builds legacy.When to wait—and why not rushing your creative dream can keep it joyful.Episode References/Links:Finding Arizona Website - https://findingarizonapodcast.comFinding Arizona Podcast - https://beitpod.com/findingarizonaFinding Arizona YouTube - https://beitpod.com/findingarizonayoutubeBig Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://a.co/d/1ze2Db3Guest Bio:Jose Acevedo is the host and creator of Finding Arizona, a podcast dedicated to spotlighting the people and businesses that make Arizona a vibrant, ever-evolving community. With over a decade of podcasting experience, Jose has interviewed hundreds of local entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers, capturing the heart of their stories through authentic, thoughtful conversation. His background in landscape architecture gives him a unique approach to storytelling—one rooted in structure, curiosity, and connection.What began as a solo passion project has since grown into a collaborative family endeavor. Alongside his wife and producer, Brittany Acevedo, Jose has transformed Finding Arizona into a full-fledged media brand. Together, they co-founded The Found House, a creative production studio offering podcast and video services to local businesses and aspiring creators. 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It's like, I love this thing. It makes me feel good. I get passion from, I get creativity from it and that was my motivation. That was it. It's like having the next conversation.Lesley Logan 0:13  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:56  Hi, Be It babe. Okay, this was such a fun interview to do. I had the pleasure of meeting our guest and his wife when Brad and I were at this, we're invited to this thing that I'm gonna not, I'm not gonna lie, we're invited to this thing. You probably heard us talk about it back around the April, May time, and we're like, how do we get invited to do this? Like, what are we doing here? We're not even experts in this area, and we had to Be It Till We See It in that space in the moment, and that's when we met Jose and Britt and they're the podcast hosts of Finding Arizona. Brad and I had the pleasure of being on their podcast. Yes, Brad, that our Brad was on a podcast. You guys, he is a performer, and we hide him behind a camera, but we really shouldn't, because he's so amazing. So anyways, I am super excited for you to hear Jose and I talk about podcasting, about starting something new, so you don't have to, even you don't turn this off if you're like, I never run a podcast. I think it's really cool to hear how people come up with ideas and then see yourself in that story. So we talk about starting a podcast, what it's like to start something that we have no accountability around, we have to create it ourselves. So if you're someone who has a hard time with that, like, hearing the story, and then also, we talk a lot about goal setting and working with your partner and kiddos and what's next. So this is just a really, I feel like you probably are gonna feel like you're having coffee with Jose and I. So here is the host of Finding Arizona, Jose Acevedo. Lesley Logan 2:21  All right, Be It babe. This is fun. It's always fun for me when I get to talk to a fellow podcaster, but it's really fun when I really know that podcaster and we have a great story and we have a great vibe. Jose Acevedo, you are our guest today. You are the host of Finding Arizona. And, you guys, don't worry if you don't know where Arizona is, we're gonna talk more of than just Arizona today. But can you tell us who you are and what you rock at?Jose Acevedo 2:44  Yeah, my name is Jose Acevedo. I am a podcaster, and I'm also, like, a fan of you, Lesley. Thank you so much for having me, and I'm just again, I'm a true cheerleader for the locals here who are doing what they love to do their passion projects, everything in between, from nonprofit to high CEOs in the corporate areas. We want to get to know them, their story and how they come into the world, and how they journey across and make an effort to be a community member here in Arizona. Lesley Logan 3:14  So I feel like you are the greatest cheerleader, like you have curiosity. You're excited about what people are doing, and you want to share their stories, is that something that you went to school for, is that something you've always done? You don't even do in a podcast but everybody else's stuff, like, where did that come from? Jose Acevedo 3:29  Yeah, so I spent a bit of my life on the East Coast, and that's where my father and my mother took me to go really early on in my childhood to really kind of give me an opportunity. A. they wanted to get out of the heat of Arizona, but B. they wanted to move to other places where their children could learn and grow and kind of get a unique sense of the world. And then when I moved again for the second time, and this was a very significant point in my life, I was going away from being an adolescent to a kind of a teenager and into the kind of adulthood. And we moved back to my mom's Indian Reservation, and that is near the four corners here in Arizona. It's the Hopi Reservation, and I knew very little, to almost nothing, about my heritage and my Hopi culture. And so that was a very big, pivotal learning point about who I am as an individual, who I want to be as a man in the future. And the biggest kind of teacher in that was my grandfather, who was an elder in the community, who held a lot of stories, and who also really loved storytelling. And that was really kind of that moment of like, really crux of getting to understand what storytelling meant and what its importance was, what it can do for a society and a culture that has been on this earth for so long and has thrived just from hearing these stories and using that as a religion. And so for me, I had to very much dive deep into, you know, these different types of elements of storytelling, but how they also relate to my own life. And it was hard. It was definitely something very significant where I pushed back on it at points. I definitely had my moments of, like, teen angst and those types of things, but I also learned a lot about who I am and who my people are and what I want to give back into this world and give back into society and culture. So that was a really big point in my life, of like, learning about who I am and who my culture was. Then I came down to Phoenix and went to college, and really kind of stumbled upon podcasting as kind of this new wave of having a dialog and having conversation and actually storytelling to the masses, but also having these intimate conversations with individuals. So really, how it turned out to be what it is today is I was having conversations with business owners about their business through screen printing. I was screen printing T-shirts for these different owners, and I would just have a really fun time having these conversations and really getting to, like, go back and forth with them, getting to know them and what they're about and all these things. And they seem to really enjoy it. I'd get comments like, Oh, I really love this conversation. Thank you for having with me. Thank you for showing interest. Oh, you should be a news reporter, or you should be on the radio. All these types of compliments. And really, it dawned on me, when I was screen printing their shirts and listening to other podcasts that I'm like, really enjoying of like, oh, I should just do this. This has always been fun for me to listen to. I should at least attempt to do these conversations, to record them. So that that kind of snowballed into had to learn how to record, had to learn how to edit, had to learn how to do a website, how to like, upload them and just create this thing that I thought was cool that now has now become a big part of my life and a big part of my family's life. My wife got involved by meeting me, and I had to tell her, can't really go out on dates on weekends, because I'm doing this thing, recording and editing and all these things. And she was like, oh, I love podcasts. Let me listen to it. And so that has now turned into her becoming my producer. And now my son has just been born three years ago during the pandemic, and we were doing a lot of zoom calls, and now he knows that when Dada goes to work, it's like a lot of the times it's podcasting. So he's like, Dada, you go do podcasts? And it's just been really that thing that has affected me on a personal level, but me on a grander scale of legacy.Lesley Logan 7:45  I mean, and you've been doing this for 10 years, Finding Arizona, so like, y'all, we've been only podcasting for about three and a half years at this point. Podcasting has been around for a really long time, but so few people knew how to find the app on their phone and knew what it was and what I just, thank you for sharing the journey, because it's so cool you were already doing something, and then people were like, this is really cool you do this. And so you took it, and I, so many people are like, how did you come with this idea? How did you come with this idea? Y'all listen to what people are saying you're really great at, or complimenting you on, because that's what they think you're great at. And it becomes, it's so easy and natural for you, you don't see it as an opportunity or something that's unique, because it's natural to you. But what a cool gig. I love it. And also, the people are already coming to you. So you're like, what is this shirt for this automobile thing? How did they do it? I love that also, thank you for sharing your show about your grandfather. I think there's a book called Sapiens, and I didn't read the whole thing, you guys, it's really long. I kept it. I haven't given it away because I swear to pick it up. But what they say is that humans actually stayed in existence because of storytelling, and I do think that, you know, the Native Americans have really shown us that storytelling is really how we keep, we understand what happened in our past. We understand we're going to like, we understand things on a bigger level than just us as humans and I think it's so beautiful. So thank you for sharing all of that. Jose Acevedo 9:10  Of course.Lesley Logan 9:10  Okay, you had to learn all these things to be a podcaster. You all who are trying to make something new happen your life, whenever we say podcast and you can insert what you are doing, trying to be. What was it like having the first interview? Because you already were good at it, because you'd ask people question, but then you had to, like, hit record. Were you shaking in your boots? Did it feel easy? Did you re-record it? Tell us about it.Jose Acevedo 9:32  So I think you're absolutely right when it comes to these very, we had this conversation on my podcast and just off air, where I feel sometimes I'm like, I'm so nervous and flustered because I'm such a fan of people who come on our show, because we do research about these people, and we're like, oh, they're so cool. They're like, this and that. And so I get nervous just because I have this excitement about me. So yes, my very first episode where I said to myself, yes, I want to record. I want to do this. I want to make it a thing. I actually did it with my boss, like of the screen printing shop, because I felt like A. we had a great dynamic. We were just really fun and chit-chatty with each other. And B. I felt like all of his stories were so funny and so like, dynamic and filled with all of these intrigue and just the way he said things was just so funny to me. And it was, yeah, it was exciting to me to share what he was about. But again, it was like, so nerve wracking, because I didn't know if this was gonna work, or I didn't know if any of my equipment was done right, or if I was like, I'm just shooting myself in the foot. We might have to record and other things, and I was so nervous, and really I just wanted it to be a fun situation, which it was. It was so much fun, and I really look back on it, and was like, oh my gosh, so he was barely paying attention to he's working on other shirts. And I was like, having this conversation while we're interviewing. He was so great, though, because he could do that, and then still have the conversation and throw in the quits, throw in the bits, throw in the funny. Lesley Logan 11:05  It probably made him feel even more comfortable, because he wasn't like, sitting down and professionally recording.Jose Acevedo 11:10  Yeah, his thing. And it was just me saying, hey, can I record this? And then it turned into, I like the way that this felt. I like the feeling of it. I love, was it so great? That was like, did I think it was going to be this Pulitzer Prize winning interview thing? No, but I love the way it felt. I love the way it turned out. And I was like, maybe let's try it again, but let's sit down with someone who's not so busy. It's like someone who's like, a little bit more attentive and paying attention to me in my conversation with them, and it would just go from one client to the next, and I was like, oh, there's a way to like, then you start to pick out like, oh, there's a way to ask this question, or there's a way to steer them into this one area, or they draw their guard down when after the half hour mark. So I should get more personal questions towards the end there. And so if you really learn the dynamics of a conversation and through so much of doing it repetitively and doing the work over and over again.Lesley Logan 12:13  You, you know, that is true. It's also like you're never going to be 10 years version of you versus one year, like, you can't learn the 100 times experience until you've done it 100 times. Like, it's just got to happen. We have to have grace with ourselves. And also, it is true, the more you do it, the more you realize who are fun people to interview. What are the qualities? That person has a great story, but they're not a really good interview. So if we're having a hard time having a conversation, it's not going to go well. Versus, when do I ask the questions that are more personal, that do take more vulnerability? Some people, you know, when you podcast, a lot like we do, I can get vulnerable on an episode pretty early on, because I know what. I know that I can share. I know how it usually goes. But not everyone's like that. Some people are amazing experts, and they do a few podcasts. And so we have to kind of understand when the best time is to to bring things out. I want to know because you started this on your own, and you were also like, let me see how this goes. So how did you hold yourself accountable to releasing the episodes? Because the thing about anything is you have to be consistent, and especially at the time when podcasting wasn't really big, you know, how did you choose to be consistent with something you didn't know what it would be yet?Jose Acevedo 13:27  So, yeah, I, again, I think it goes back to, I think one of the early s tarts in my beginning was like goal setting, like, how do I want this to be a thing, or how do I want this to come out. And so one of the very first conversations that I had was, do I want this to be a weekly? Do I want this to be monthly? Do I want this to be a series? And, you know, how do I want to put out this series? And so I just really kind of more approached it from, uh, that kind of goal setting. Let's start off slow. Let's do it a monthly or let's, you know, I think it was monthly, in the very first beginning of, like, I'm going to have these deep conversations for more than an hour or an hour long, and really hone in on the individual and have those deep realm conversations. And then once I had a few underneath my belt, I really started to say, okay, I think I can push this even further. And, like, really, after the first year, I was like, okay, let's go to every two weeks, like a biweekly. Then it came to like, oh, I am really getting emails from a lot of places that wanted to be on the show or was showing interest. And I was like, okay, well, now I have a lot of interest. And I also, at that point, I started, you know, having someone follow, do the pictures and help me out a little bit. And so I was like, okay, I can do this. I can make this a weekly thing. And so I pushed myself even further to make it a weekly podcast and have these really fun conversations. And also, then we got to some really fun goal setting there, it was like, there was a month that was just filled with farmers, and when we started to really push the envelope on some of these ideas, and had some fun throughout the years that we've been doing it, what, how does this podcast work? Or how does it look like? What do people find interest in? Or what are some of the things that are really pushing the envelope of like how this community works here in Arizona or here in Phoenix particularly, so, it was really kind of listening to the audience, and also goal setting for myself is really what kept me going. And because I had such an intrigue on not only the people who were coming onto the podcast, but an intrigue in making this a business, I think it was kind of easier to say, okay, these are the goals. This is how I want to approach it. This is how I want it to come out. This is how I want it to be seen. And how do I make sure that I get these? Well, it's baby steps. Okay, first you get the yes from the person, then you schedule them, and then do the conversation, and then you set a date of, like, when they're going to come out. And then you make sure you edit in that time frame. It's those little baby steps that'll move you forward and move the the needle here and there. And so it was just, again, one part my my end of like, goal setting and listening to the audience. But two, make sure that you write down your goals and push yourself to reach those goals and make sure that it comes out. Lesley Logan 13:28  Yeah, I love that you mentioned the baby steps, because I think that's where people get a goal set. Then they don't break it down, the baby actions, and then it just feels overwhelming to do. And then they think they need motivation, which is the biggest lie, because that's inconsistent, so. Jose Acevedo 16:24  Yeah, my motivation was the podcast. I love this thing. It makes me feel good. I get passion from, I get creativity from it. And that was my motivation. That was it. It was like having the next conversation. Lesley Logan 16:55  So, do you podcast full time? This is your job now, or do you have other things to do? Jose Acevedo 16:59  I'll be honest. No, this isn't my full time gig, but it feels like a second job or more, but I'll be honest, I, when the pandemic hit, I was working with a landscape architecture firm, and that's what I went to school for, is landscape architecture, and I had a real choice, because we were getting a lot of intrigue in the podcast. But what happened was Brittany got pregnant, and it was the pandemic. She was actually coming out of a job in the healthcare system, and we were really worried, because she would hear horror stories from the healthcare about the pandemic and about people suffering through this thing. Lesley Logan 17:40  Or our healthcare workers were on the front line, and we didn't really have a lot of support for them. We still don't. That didn't change. Jose Acevedo 17:48  And so for me, I was like, oh man, I'm bringing this new life into the world. I need to figure out a way to make sure that he's healthy. And so I took a job at a bigger firm that would allow me to work from home and be with him, but also give me health insurance. And really, I like to say it's I'm not afraid to let go of that job right now to move into podcasting full time. But for the time being, my son is safe, my family's healthy, and we are still working consistently on this podcast, and I have, it hasn't worn on me. It hasn't made me feel tired. I just love what I do, and if I can do this continuously, the way that we have been, I'm okay with that. We're at that pivotal point too. It's like, which one of us is going to let go of their job to go full time with this podcast? And I don't know, we still have this conversation, and I'll be honest, like, all the time, like, who's going to do it? What are we going to do? And we just kind of look at each other and we're like, it's a good problem to have, yeah, but we're still at a standstill. We're still waiting. I think we have a goal set. I think that we have clientele, and once we reach that number of clientele that will allow us to let go of one of the jobs that we work, then we'll move into more full time. And I think that's a good, again, goal setting. Types of things where it's like baby steps, we have an actual number, and once we hit that, then that'll be the key to unlock the door of full time work. And working that podcast full time. Lesley Logan 19:22  Thank you. And also it's, here's the thing. These are all things we have to think about. It's really funny when people know that I'm on YouTube, they're like, oh, you must make so much on YouTube. I'm like, not everyone's it, a full time YouTuber. The amount of money I spend on the payroll to edit the YouTube is not how much I get paid from YouTube. I get paid. I get paid monthly. And I'm so grateful thank you for watching those views. Keep watching, but we glamorize things, and we think, oh, they're doing this. So it must be doing so. And yes, the ads you have, or content fees, or all the different appearances that could all bring an income, but you and I live currently in a place where healthcare isn't a given, and so unfortunately, someone has to have it. And, two, I'll just be really honest guys, someone has to have a W2 in a relationship, because if you both, like our, Brad and I, and you work for the company, no one wants to give you a loan. Like, the hoops. It took us 18 months to get our mortgage, 18 months we could to pay the bill we're already paying, you know. So I share that because it's frustrating. And if you're in that situation, we see you and we hear you, and it's the other thing that we talked about on your podcast, Finding Arizona, is putting pressure on something before it's ready can actually destroy it. Or Big Magic, have you read the book Big Magic? Jose Acevedo 20:36  No. I'm going to write this down. Lesley Logan 20:37  Oh, put it on your list, Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love girl. So her book, Big Magic, I have read multiple times, and she says, ideas want to be born. So if you have an idea and you don't act on it, someone else will do it, which is why you're like, oh, I had that idea. Like, you didn't do anything about that, right? So there's that. But also, she says, if your idea is artistic, if it's creative and you try to live off of it before it is ready. You will filter, change, correct, make. You might even lower standards or make decisions based on the income you need at the time versus what the art was, the creativity, the vision, the goal was in the first place. So she shares she did not quit her job as a professor, even after she sold Eat, Pray, Love to movies. She really waited until she knew I can live off of me being Elizabeth Gilbert, the writer, and it's really awesome. And I really love that vulnerability, because there is a dream I have where I just get to interview people and go on retreats and, you know, teach my mentorship. But also got a mortgage to pay. I got retirement. Jose Acevedo 20:37  Yeah, you got to work towards it. Lesley Logan 20:37  Yeah. And we got retirement accounts we want to make sure, there's a lot going on. So you have to kind of balance like, am I playing small or am I playing it wise? It's a game of life. Am I making the right decision in this moment for where we want to go? Jose Acevedo 22:08  Yeah, and I feel the exact same way of you bring up this, this idea of baby steps, and I feel like that's where we kind of refocus a lot of the times on and not like we don't want it. It is about putting effort into everyday tasks or everyday things that allow us to move forward and move that needle to the point where we were like, yes, this is everything's pointing to. We can do this now, and we can transition and not feel like again the pressure is come solely on the creative part, the thing that we love doing, and now it has to hold us financially up. It's one of those things where it's like, and I brought this up on our party, it's like, that's what brings me most fears, because I've always loved doing this, and I don't want it to be like this martyr of like, it has to feed me, it has to, you know, pay my bills and all these things where that, when it was in the beginning, was just this fun conversation, this, this fun, light-hearted thing of like, tell me about yourself, tell me why, and to put pressure on it so much to the point where it's like the people ask us, why do you put yourself in a corner by just focusing on Arizona? Well, it's not putting yourself in a corner. It's actually this ever evolving thing that always changes, that always has newcomers, that always has someone. Lesley Logan 23:25  You are never gonna run out of content. Jose Acevedo 23:27  Yeah, never gonna run out of content. And so no, it's not that it's having passion for something that is ever evolving, and wanting to show light on that and give people a chance at the table and give them the mic to recruit for themselves, like advocate for themselves, and have joy for what they created, and all of these things. And I. Lesley Logan 23:45  I mean, you wouldn't run out of content if it was just finding Phoenix like you just wouldn't. And there's like, how many millions of people live in Arizona and then moving to Arizona and leave it like, there's always going to be new options for listeners. And I think don't ever let anyone tell you you niche down too much, because that's not even true. But I think what you guys could challenge yourself is like, what are the fears, and what would it look like if it did work? And then we'll set from there, because that's how, I like to work backwards. When the pandemic hit and we actually had to start from scratch-ish, we already had OPC. It was already in existence, but it wasn't paying our bills. What paid our bills was me touring the world and teaching in real life. So I was like, okay, if this has to pay our bills, how does that look like? What is it? What is it looking to put pressure on this, and how do we do it so we're not making compromises that are not, because what most people want is they want a Netflix option. They want to do Pilates whenever they want to do it. They want to have access to their old class whenever they want. But they don't, because they actually don't use it then. How long have you got whether you don't check one of your streaming accounts? And so there were values that I was like, no, this is hell. I'm going to die on this, because that's what makes us unique. Like you're like, no, we're Finding Arizona. We're not finding the US, like we're, or the southwest, or whatever the Sun Belt is, whatever they like to call us. You're not that. So, you know, I think there's things where like this is for sure never gonna change. We're never gonna do that. But what does that look like if it works? And what does working look like? And sometimes you're afraid to dream big because it is possible. It's so scary. So I don't wanna discount that. Brad and I, the only reason I can say that we lucked out is that we were forced in a pandemic to make it work, because it was like we had to pay our bills. We don't, we don't we work for ourselves. There is no one sending me any money for a paycheck to work from home. We have a great couple that we know, and seeing them thrive today is like really fun. We watched these two people doing the dream like they were performers. They both were headliners on The Strip. They had their dream home, and in the same week, both of their shows closed, and we were like, I'm so sorry, and they said this to us, and there was something that always sticks with me. They're like they were velvet handcuffs. And the idea of me going out and audition again, I just don't even want to do it. I'm most grateful that this happened, and he has, he went back to school. He changed his life. They're having a baby like they both have changed, transformed what their resume is and what they do on this planet. And it's cool how it can change, but it also, when you have a consistent paychecks coming in, it can, it's hard. It's hard. So. Jose Acevedo 24:00  I've heard this one individual. I can't even, I'm bad with names, but I'm always so invested in what people say and what their beliefs are. But it's like, I heard this saying, Do your life the nine to five, so that the five to nine is your, you know.Lesley Logan 26:32  Oh yeah. You work to live, not live to work. So you're like, your nine to five is only there to make sure that your five to nine is super cool.Jose Acevedo 26:39  Yeah and so that's where I'm at right now in life, and it's just really been great. And it's, I cannot tell you that it makes me feel good that A. I still have a passion for it, and B. it's building this legacy, not just for me, but for the little guy. In all honesty, fatherhood has changed a lot about how I see the world, how I perceive the world, and how I, you know, go about the world and it's joy when he says that I have fun doing a podcast is the best thing that I can say about what this means to me now, because it's just again, I want him to know that I'm a good dad, but I also want him to know that I'm a good person as well, because I care enough that I have these conversations with the people, because I don't want to feel like I don't love the world. I don't want to, I don't want him to think that you can't, you, you're, you need to be afraid of everyone. I want him to know that there are good people out there, and there's a community that will back him, and so hopefully down the road, he'll see a couple of the episodes and be like, my dad, I love him. He did a great job doing this.Lesley Logan 27:49  That's so beautiful. That's amazing, and it is interesting. We can see our life through the lens of someone else, because there's a lot of things that can weigh on us that actually have nothing to do with the big picture, but they feel very important. There are certain things that really make sure that they're like, I want to be heard and I want to be seen, that actually are not that big of a deal, and they're not part of the goals. But when the obstacle happens or the mess happens, they can feel like they're priority. And then you have this guy, his name's Atlas, right? Jose Acevedo 28:18  Yeah, his name's Atlas, yeah. Lesley Logan 28:19  Atlas go, did you have fun doing this thing that you love? And it's like, yeah, thank you for bringing me back down to earth and remind me what I do. That's so, it's so fun. It's so cute. Jose Acevedo 28:27  Yeah, it's just something about his joy of the world and life itself, it just brings me back to like, calm and steady. And again, it's like, fatherhood has changed me 100% from this, you know, I always felt like I was like, I'm so selfish. I'm like, I want so much for myself. Then he came into my world, and he's changed so much about me, and I want so much for him, and so much for him to see everything and give him a lot of the things that I didn't have as a child. But I understood, I understand now as an adult, my parents did the best that they could with everything that they had, and that is all I want to do for him. And if that means, you know, keep podcasting because it makes you happy, dad, then I'm going to keep doing that. And you know, there's a lot of things that it's just, again, they're not as important in hindsight right now, because I'm just really so glad that he's given me the opportunity to see the world and through his eyes and through his perspective, and want to just make it the happiest, joyous childhood ever. Lesley Logan 28:51  Oh, my goodness. And also, you're not sacrificing something you love because you think it will make that you're showing your son, you and Britt are both showing your child, like, you can do things that make you happy and you don't have to sacrifice the things you love to do that. I think it's really cool for them to grow up in a household where, like, yes, you have a nine to five, but also this other thing that makes you really happy, and you're dedicated to it, and you see it through. We had a guest on Episode Five, everyone. She said actions are caught, not taught. She's very aware that her kids are watching what she says about herself and what she does. I want to ask we don't have Britt here today, so unfortunately, we'll have to hang out with her another moment. But you work with your spouse on this podcast. Brad and I work together, and I'm sure you guys get all the time,. I don't know, I don't want to assume, but people are like, oh my God, tell me how you and Brad work together because I think I want to work with my partner. I find myself going, maybe don't do it. And I love working with my husband. But also, I'm particularly aware that it's not unicorn and glitter all the time. Jose Acevedo 30:38  Yeah, absolutely, yeah. Lesley Logan 30:39  So tell us how it came to be that Britt started working on the show and like, how do you two each share this incredible podcast together? How do you guys make it work?Jose Acevedo 30:50  Yeah, so we had this conversation too. It's like on my podcast, where it's I told you about how I met her through work and through working in a co-working office, and just again, being intimidated by someone of her stature at the time, she had her own business, and I was just working my first big boy job out of college, and really it was like I was interested in her, and she asked me for my WiFi password. We had these conversations. We were getting to know each other. And then I was like, I want to take you out on a date. I don't think I have the time during the weekend, and I'm kind of worried to tell you why. And she's like, why are you embarrassed? I'm like, I'm embarrassed because I have this podcast that keeps me very busy when I'm not working here on my job and she's like, oh, I love podcasts. So she binged the entirety of all my podcasts that weekend, and she was like, look, I love what you do. I think it's so interesting. Can I help you somehow? Is there some way I can help you take photos or something? I was like, that would be really great. That would be really awesome. And I would thank you so much. And if I pay you, like, let me. She's like, no, no, no. Just let me help you and you can teach me. And so I was like, she was interested in photography at the time. So she was like, okay, let's go do this first episode. And then actually turned into a date. It was really her way of showing interest in me and wanting to do this together. And she took photos the very first time as a date. And we, you know, had, it was luckily, at an ice cream shop, and it was this, like shaved ice. So she took photos. We ate and had dessert afterwards. And then it evolved into dating a lot. And she was being involved. She was helping me produce. She was helping me get clients, get people on the show. And then she came up with ideas on how to actually make this a business. And I took it to heart because she owned her own business. And we had these conversations before about like, how does Finding Arizona become more than just a podcast? How do we approach it in a business aspect? And I very much, I think, what is the best part about our relationship is I'm very open to her having a conversation with me. Communication, I think, is our best ability between the two of us. I think one, her vulnerability and empathetic nature to connect with me and wanting to share her ideas was the biggest part of how we grew together and how we emotionally stayed connected, but also really move forward in hard times, having being communicative and just communicating how we feel, how we think we should go about, you know, moving forward through a struggle or anything like that. I think that is the best way that we kind of came together and said, okay, this is how the business work. I showed her everything. I was like, this is how I do everything. Where do I go from here? Like, how do I go and move this forward? How do I make this a business? How do I, you know, do my taxes through this and all these things. And so she sat down with me. We've had this conversations on more than one occasion of these are the things that you need to have this business thrive. And so she was kind of teaching me and being my coach. And now we're, I'd like to say we're on the same page a lot of the times when it comes to what we should be providing. What we should be doing next. What are should be the next goal, baby step forward and communication. I think having those points in our relationship to A. talk about ourselves and talk about how we feel about each other, but B. talk about the business. So typically, we'll have, and this is kind of looking into the our relationship, at the end of the year, we'll have kind of this business conversation, but throughout the year we'll have personal conversations, go on dates, really try our best to talk about leave the business side and talk about A. our goals as parents and our goals as a couple, and really put that towards our date life, and then leave the business aspect for, you know, the quarterly stuff, the quarterly meetings and having those really hard conversations, like, how are we going to make money off of this? Or, how are we going to, you know, move forward into the next quarter of like business and how we, what events are we going to go to? Who are we connecting with? How are we even teaching ourselves new things so that we can add it to our repertoire of things that we provide for the podcast? So I think having a point of conversation with your significant other, and making sure you also separate some of those things, because it can get really murky if you bring in and she's trying to have a conversation about relationships, but you're trying to talk about the business. It's really separating those two entities, and I like to say Church and State sort of thing. But you know that sort of idea of like, we really try our best to have those date nights throughout the year and talk about our relationship, talk about who we are, talk about things that aren't, don't do anything with the podcast or business, and then leaving scheduled appointment dates of businessy talk and things like that. So it can be however you want to retrofit that, whether, if you want to talk more about the business, you know you want to have more dates, whatever it may be, but I think having those scheduled items is very vital to checking in, not only for yourself, but for your significant other, if you are working with them and making sure that you're what we say on the same page and moving forward together.Lesley Logan 36:46  Yeah, I think that's really, I love that you prioritize the relationship. Because I think if we prioritize the business goals, then it's really easy to forget why you're doing it and what it's for. And if you are someone who works for yourself, the business has to work for you, and otherwise you just created yourself a boss that's very demanding. So when we bought this house in Vegas, we sat down in April of 2020, we're like, well, what do we want for our lives? Forget the business. What do we want for our lives? Where do we want to live? Where do we want to work? What does our schedule look like? How much money do we make? How much does it cost to live the life we want to live? And then we went to the business and go, okay, the business has to support this life, as opposed to us supporting the business. And I think that that's really important. And so, yeah, you're right. However you want to retrofit that y'all is up to you, but make sure your personal goals are the priority. Because whether you work for yourself or you have a job, the job is there because it's helping. It gives you access to the things that you want. You know, there's this amazing book that I read so many years ago, and it's called, I want to say it's called sunny, it's like, not sunny side up, but it was like something like that. And it was not about whether you saw the glass half full or the glass half empty. You saw something in the glass. But one of the things that she said in there was about parking or driving away. The story was like, she's at brunch, and it was outdoors, and a car drove up, and the car was idling. It was pulled up to park, but it didn't turn off. It just idled, and over, she watched how, she stopped her conversation, and then how the whole area of the brunch stopped their conversation to look at like, what is this car doing? Because it makes everyone uneasy. What is this, what does this car do? Is it gonna go? Is it gonna stay? What's going on? And so the idea was, like, you need to park or drive away. And then she went into a story about a person who didn't love their job. It wasn't awesome when they actually looked for other jobs that they realized was, well, this job allows me to pay for the private school my kids are in. I get off work at a time that lets me spend time with them, lets me do this. And so she reframed the job that she had to this job may not be my dream job, but it provides me with the dream life I have. And we can get a little confused, and so I just want to go back to know what your goals are for your relationship or for your family or for yourself, if you're by yourself, and then the business goals have to reflect that.Jose Acevedo 39:05  I think I look back on the early part of our relationship, and I say to myself, I was embarrassed at the time because of the podcast just taking up so much time in my life. I look back at it now, I'm like, I was sort of embarrassed too, and I didn't address this personally because I didn't want it to take over her life as well, because I really wanted this thing to really be something, but I also didn't want it to take over her life and be, but she has shown me that it can provide us with an opportunity to, like, you, said, live the life that we want, and share so much of our own world of like she's made up these things of like the blog wouldn't be what it is today without her. The vlog is a combination of all of our videos, but it's like this way of sharing our family life with our fans, but also it's like this other thing, of like, it's home movies for our family who live far away from us that don't get a chance to see us a lot. So it's like this beautiful thing of sharing that with them, but also with our fans as well, and she's shown so much of how much she cares about this podcast and how much she cares about others that I'm still amazed by her. I'm still intimidated by her on so many of those factors. Because without her being in my corner, I don't think that I would be the person that I am today, but I also don't think the business would be where it's at today. And I thank her all the time, and I hope she knows this, but I think she is the cornerstone of what makes this podcast have a heart, and I think she's the best part of me. She's the best part of our family, and she's really, truly, this entity that I cannot describe any more than she is the heart of this business. Lesley Logan 41:07  Oh my gosh. Well, we have to let Britt, when she listens to this, have a moment to enjoy that lovely speech for her. So wanna take a brief break, and then we're gonna find out how people can find you and Finding Arizona, and all the things that you guys are doing together. Lesley Logan 41:19  Okay, Jose, you are like one of the most beautiful humans in the world. And I think everyone is hoping that their husband is telling someone that exact same speech that you just said about them, Finding Arizona, they can find it anywhere that they're listening to this podcast. But do they have to live in Arizona? Is this something they can enjoy if they're visiting Arizona? And also, what else do you and Britt have for our listeners?Jose Acevedo 41:41  Yeah. So this is available on all podcast platforms, of course, but we also have now video format to a lot of these episodes that we provide on YouTube. And on top of that, like I was discussing earlier in the podcast, we have a vlog that's a little bit of this family life. And what we do for the business, we go to events as well, meeting new people, networking, and we share that along with on the YouTube, we have a website that is available for a blog that gets a little bit more of what we've learned and found through the community and what we're passionate about, what we're intrigued by, that's a little bit more of the inside of our minds being put out into this, like, blog form, so that Britt puts that together. But it's, again, it's all of these things could be found at our website, findingarizonapodcast.com but also on our YouTube page, Finding Arizona podcast, you'll just search it, and you'll find us. You'll see us. We're big smiley people, and we always try our best to make sure that it's routinely updated and that you're constantly getting new items every week. And on top of that, I mean other events that we're going to on a very routine basis. You can catch us a lot of the community events throughout Phoenix. And we are also trying to do a little bit more of in-person 101 classes, teaching the kind of 101 of podcasting, Britt has done an event where she's speaking about it at a Phoenix Design Week. There are a couple of other events that I don't have it in front of me, but I wish I could give you some more information on, and I will actually send an email to you so you can provide that to the individuals. But there are a lot more events that we're going to be in-person for that you can catch us at, say hi and get a little bit more one-to-one action with us. And you will get to see Atlas, too. Atlas loves going on these little adventure excursions, and you'll see him in his little Finding Arizona shirt, and he's always down the clown, and he's a fun time.Lesley Logan 43:34  Oh my gosh, so fun. Yes, you guys should absolutely be teaching people about podcast and getting started, because you've been doing it for 10 years.Jose Acevedo 43:42  Yes and on top of all of those things that we do in person and all that, we actually just started this. And this is something of the service arm of what we provide in video production, audio production. We're calling it The Found House. And you can find it under our web page, The Found House over at findingarizonapodcast.com where you can actually, if you want to work with us, one-to-one and start your own podcast, we provide that option as well.Lesley Logan 44:08  Awesome. That is what we need. Thank you for doing that. Jose Acevedo 44:11  Yes, absolutely. Lesley Logan 44:12  Okay. You guys, all those links are, of course, in the show notes. And if you are wondering about how Finding Arizona podcast is, I was on it with Brad. Brad made an appearance. Holy moly, it's rare. So go listen. You get to hear the inside of his brain on all the things. Jose Acevedo 44:28  I love Brad, by the way. Lesley Logan 44:29  We love Brad. You know what? Here's the thing, everyone loves Brad. And whenever I go anywhere without Brad, they're just like, where's Brad? Where's Brad? So that's why he's not actually allowed to not be there. Because I'm like, am I chopped liver? So. Jose Acevedo 44:41  He's right over there. Go look. And that's sometimes how I feel about Britt and this is the crux of having parenthood be a part of what we do is should some of these events are late at night, and Atlas can't go to those. So one of us has to stay behind to do bedtime story time, and one of us has to go. And then it's if one of us goes, like, where's the other person? Lesley Logan 45:02  Yeah, where are they? What's going on? Well, I love that. It's like, okay, hi, but I'm right here. So you know, you have been such a gem already, but we love to end the episode with, Be It Action Items. Bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Jose Acevedo 45:17  I think it goes back to what we were talking about those baby goal routines set for yourselves. I think you should always try your best to set a big goal, but also make sure that you're taking those routine steps, or those small steps forward to allow yourself and your what your goal is to move to approach that. Take those tiny steps that you know are digestible, edible that you can do and make sure that you're reaching closer and closer, because if you look back on those little steps, you will actually see that you were providing yourself the opportunity to move forward. And one of the big things that I keep going back to, or at least what in our conversations, like life responds to effort. That's something that I heard, is life responds to effort. And you're not making an effort, you're not moving anywhere, you're stagnant. You have to make an effort. And whatever, it's those little things that matter and those little things that count to your goals. Lesley Logan 45:18  Oh, my God. Mic drop on that. That is brilliant. That is, rewind everyone, listen to that last, that was freaking amazing. Jose, Finding Arizona. Thank you for being you. Thank you for sharing your story. Give Britt some love from us. We're hopefully gonna see you guys, when we're in person in Arizona soon. Y'all, how are you gonna use these tips in your life? Tag Finding Arizona. Tag the Be It Pod. Share this with a friend. Share this with an Arizonian but also share this with someone who needs to hear that 10 years ago, it was baby steps and just showing up and being consistent, like we all need these inspirations in our lives and until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 46:52  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. 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Take a drive in the desert becuase we are spening this week with Justin in Arizona! Join us as we talk about site-specific Shakespeare, the playwrights that run the Univeristy of Arizona, and very cool contemporary theatre at Arizona Theatre Company and The Phoenix Theatre Company. Put on your sunglasses cause it's about to get HOT!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's plays, Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles, through his publisher, Playscripts. Finally, you can check out Justin's YouTube channel for more longform theatre content! For any more information, check out Justin's website and Erika's website for more cool stuff!Some Links from Arizona:Arizona Theatre CompanySouthwest Shakespeare CompanyHarry ClarkMilta OrtizElaine RomeroIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!

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Noland is an affable Arizonian with an advanced piece of tech in his skull: A Neuralink. With it, Noland can see his own brainwaves and control his computer ... somewhat. Often his powers are not very much more than what anyone with a hand could do ... but as he mentioned on Joe Rogan two weeks ago, he has one crazy power: He has an aimbot in his head. How does this work? Why is his precision so high? What will the future bring for Neuralink? As Noland says: "This is as bad as it's ever going to be." And it's pretty good. We get into how Noland became paralyzed and the mystery of how it happened - and Noland's surprising (or not so surprising) attitude to this mystery. We also, over two hours, delve into the technical nuances of how Noland uses his brain-computer interface, and in the end talk a little about Elon Musk, about how Noland's life was before his accident, and about his faith. Don't miss this episode!

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GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Jeff Dornik is CEO of Pickax, and the CEO and Co-Founder of Freedom First Network. That has resulted in massive growth and dozens of shows that air on Rumble and Apple Podcasts, including The JD Rucker Show.  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Larry Schweikart, a native Arizonian, went to Arizona State University and received a BA in Political Science, then went on the road with several different rock bands, opening for such 60s/70s acts as Steppenwolf and the James Gang. He abruptly decided he wanted to be a history professor, and received an MA from ASU in history, then a Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara. Since 1985 he has taught at the University of Dayton. Schweikart's best selling books include Seven Events that Made America America, 48 Liberal Lies About American History, and his #1 NYTimes bestseller, with Mike Allen, A Patriot's History of the United States. Recently he completed a history of the modern world with Dave Dougherty, A Patriot's History of the Modern World in two volumes. He has been on almost all media, from Al-Jazeera to Glenn Beck, from Tavis Smiley to Rush Limbaugh. Web sites: http://www.rockinthewallstudios.com/ and patriotshistoryusa.com

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Sarah is a dynamic executive dedicated to truth, justice, and making an impact. As the Executive Director of Stand in the Gap, she leads efforts to provide vital family services, support re-entry programs, and advocate for justice reform. With a personal connection to the events of January 6th as her husband is a defendant, Sarah is driven by a relentless commitment to seeking truth, supporting those affected, and advocating for fairness and justice. J6 Political Hostage Wife. Executive Director, Stand in the Gap | Director of Public Affairs, The Real J6. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Larry Schweikart, a native Arizonian, went to Arizona State University and received a BA in Political Science, then went on the road with several different rock bands, opening for such 60s/70s acts as Steppenwolf and the James Gang. He abruptly decided he wanted to be a history professor, and received an MA from ASU in history, then a Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara. Since 1985 he has taught at the University of Dayton. Schweikart's best selling books include Seven Events that Made America America, 48 Liberal Lies About American History, and his #1 NYTimes bestseller, with Mike Allen, A Patriot's History of the United States. Recently he completed a history of the modern world with Dave Dougherty, A Patriot's History of the Modern World in two volumes. He has been on almost all media, from Al-Jazeera to Glenn Beck, from Tavis Smiley to Rush Limbaugh. Web sites: http://www.rockinthewallstudios.com/ and patriotshistoryusa.com

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Larry Schweikart, a native Arizonian, went to Arizona State University and received a BA in Political Science, then went on the road with several different rock bands, opening for such 60s/70s acts as Steppenwolf and the James Gang. He abruptly decided he wanted to be a history professor, and received an MA from ASU in history, then a Ph.D. from University of California, Santa Barbara. Since 1985 he has taught at the University of Dayton. Schweikart's best selling books include Seven Events that Made America America, 48 Liberal Lies About American History, and his #1 NYTimes bestseller, with Mike Allen, A Patriot's History of the United States. Recently he completed a history of the modern world with Dave Dougherty, A Patriot's History of the Modern World in two volumes. He has been on almost all media, from Al-Jazeera to Glenn Beck, from Tavis Smiley to Rush Limbaugh. Web sites: http://www.rockinthewallstudios.com/ and patriotshistoryusa.com GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Sophia Lorey is a graduate from Vanguard University of Southern California where she played college soccer and studied Business Administration, Theology and Political Science. She is a strong pro-life advocate which has led to her intern and be an ambassador for two Christian Public Policy Think Tanks, Family Research Council and Young Women for America in Washington DC. Currently she is a contributor for the Daily Caller, a 24-hour news publication which provides original reporting, as well as serving as an ambassador for both Alliance Defending Freedom, an American conservative Christian legal advocacy group and the leading pro-life advocate organization, Live Action. Lorey joined California Family Council in 2022 as their Outreach Coordinator in order to help advance God's design for Life, Family, and Liberty, in California's Church, Capitol, and Culture. And most recently starting and hosting 'This is a Woman Podcast' where she amplifies and shares the stories of courageous women. Sophia has spoken at National Conservative Conferences, Press Conferences at the Capitol, Rallies in CA and across the nation, testified at the Capitol, MC'd Prayer Vigils, and Keynote Speaker for Pregnancy Center Gala's!

On today's show, Troy Miller discusses Trump and Evangelicals. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Basil Valentine is a philosopher, poet, broadcaster, writer, musician, horse racing aficionado, and a dedicated Leeds United supporter. He is known for his prolific posting on Twitter and frequently contributes to TNT and the SUNDAY WIRE WITH PATRICK HENNINGSEN. For more information, you can visit https://21stcenturywire.com/sundaywire/ and follow him on Twitter/X: @says_basil. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Troy A. Miller, a senior executive with more than 30 years of management and business experience, was elected as President & CEO of NRB in July 2022. He previously served as the interim CEO of NRB since March 2019. Miller is also currently President & CEO of NRBTV, where he has served since June 2005. During Miller's tenure, NRB has formed robust partnerships that serve to strengthen relationships between the Christian community and the Jewish people, especially through the NRB International Christian Media Convention. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Larry Schweikart, a native Arizonian, attended Arizona State University and received a BA in Political Science. He then toured with various rock bands, opening for acts such as Steppenwolf and the James Gang in the 60s and 70s. He later decided to become a history professor, earning an MA in history from ASU and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Since 1985, he has taught at the University of Dayton. Schweikart is known for his best-selling books, including "Seven Events that Made America America," "48 Liberal Lies About American History," and his #1 NYTimes bestseller with Mike Allen, "A Patriot's History of the United States." He recently completed a history of the modern world in two volumes with Dave Dougherty, titled "A Patriot's History of the Modern World." Schweikart has appeared on various media outlets, from Al-Jazeera to Glenn Beck, from Tavis Smiley to Rush Limbaugh. Web sites: http://www.rockinthewallstudios.com/ and patriotshistoryusa.com

 1st half: Author and native Arizonian, Larry Schweikart.  Larry Schweikart has won wide acclaim for...

The Prescott Annual Christmas Parade is thrilled to announce Mike Fann as the Grand Marshal for the highly anticipated 2023 parade. This beloved annual event, a celebration of the holiday season's magic and joy, will pay tribute to Mike Fann for his outstanding contributions to the Prescott community Mike Fann, a prominent figure in Yavapai County since the 1980s, has been an integral part of Prescott's landscape. While not a native Arizonian, Fann has considered Prescott his home since 1958 when his family relocated from St. Louis, Missouri. In 1960, his father and mother initiated the family's entrepreneurial journey by... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-annual-christmas-parade-announces-mike-fann-as-2023-grand-marshal/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

In a profoundly moving episode, we sit down with Vanessa Martinez, an Arizonian survivor leader who turned tragedy into advocacy. Vanessa opens up about the harrowing day she suffered a gunshot wound to the head in a domestic violence incident that was tragically witnessed by one of her children. As she grappled with the physical and emotional aftermath, an already dire situation was made worse by a system that denied her victim compensation due to an old unpaid fine. Despite these insurmountable challenges, Vanessa's story is also one of resilience, community support, and recovery. Through the rallying of her community, she reclaimed her life, her children, and her home. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the imperative need for a justice system that truly supports survivors.

Special broadcast from X Games California 2023! Monster Energy is proud to welcome pro skateboarders and multiple X Games medalists Tom Schaar from Malibu, California, and Liam Pace from Tucson, Arizona. On the eve of their performance in the world's largest action sports showcase, the two riders get personal with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.Tom Schaar started competing at X Games at age 12 and made history by landing the first 1080 aerial in competition. The Malibu native clinched his first gold medal at age 14 in the Big Air discipline and has since evolved into an allround-skateboarding powerhouse. With 11 X Games medals and wins in marquee contests such as the Vans Pool Party and World Skate Argentina to his name, this Team USA skateboarder keeps pushing the boundaries of vertical skateboarding. Schaar is joined in the studio by Arizonian ripper Liam Pace, who caused an upset at X Games 2021 by winning the Skateboard Park discipline as an unknown rookie. Since then, Pace has cemented himself on the global scene and continues to gun for podium spots at competitions across the globe. Find out what X Games in front of live crowds means for these two bona fide rippers – only on UNLEASHED.Press the play button (and hit Like) on the new episode of UNLEASHED with The Dingo, Danny, and Brittney.Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more UNLEASHED episodes. Regular editions of the show are recorded live inside Studio M at Monster Energy headquarters in Corona, California and published bi-weekly. Also follow @monsterenergy for updates.

The boys are back this week. They talk meth church retreats, and "donations." Daylight savings time, tourists in Hollywood, Arizonian lake lovers moving to the worst state that supports their hobby, throwing away dirty dishes, jailhouse politics, Turnbull canyon adventures, The angry black preacher, chicken hierarchy, Fredo and Dannys first jobs, foreign Uber drivers and they geek out on their favorite classic cars. 

Can you imagine selling all your worldly possessions, your house, your car, your furnishings and reducing your ownership of ‘things' to a 22-inch suitcase and a backpack? Well, that's exactly what today's guest did, leaving Arizona to travel the world as a digital nomad.  Find out how she did it.For more information, check out show notes at https://www.battingthebreeze.com/the-arizonian-nomad.We love receiving your feedback - head over to https://www.battingthebreeze.com/contact/ Thanks for listening!

Many of you have have picked up City Lifestyle Scottsdale & PV Magazines. But, did you know that a 6th generation Arizonian is behind the successful magazine. Meet Tammy Fellows, publisher extraordinaire.    Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Pawlidays @ Royal Palms Resort & SpaWe all love our 4-legged babies. So why not celebrate them with Pawlidays at Royal Palms and Resort Spa. Come and enjoy sips and nipples for you and your pup. And a $10 donation to the AZ Humane Society can get you a picture with Santa.  Jingle your way to Santa @ Pinnacle PeakPut on your best holiday outfit, grab the kids, and head to Pinnacle Peak Park on December 10th for a morning of festivities and cheer the whole family will enjoy. Participants will receive a special bell at check-in that will jingle all the way to Santa, who will be waiting for you and your family at the Grandview Overlook. Make sure the kids bring their “wish list” for the Jolly Old Guy and don't forget to pack the camera! There will be plenty of coffee, cocoa, and Christmas treats for all to enjoy near the Ramada. Interactive storytelling, crafts, and professional face painting will be available too! Each person going on the hike needs to be registered, including all children.  Shop with Your Pet @ Scottsdale Quarter 12-3pm on Saturday Dec 10 come and shop at all the pet stores for a xmas gifts for our favorite fur babies. You can also get a picture with the Grinch himself! Scottsdazzle

Many of you have have picked up City Lifestyle Scottsdale & PV Magazines. But, did you know that a 6th generation Arizonian is behind the successful magazine. Meet Tammy Fellows, publisher extraordinaire.    Calendar of Events Brought you by Notre Dame Prep  Pawlidays @ Royal Palms Resort & SpaWe all love our 4-legged babies. So why not celebrate them with Pawlidays at Royal Palms and Resort Spa. Come and enjoy sips and nipples for you and your pup. And a $10 donation to the AZ Humane Society can get you a picture with Santa.  Jingle your way to Santa @ Pinnacle PeakPut on your best holiday outfit, grab the kids, and head to Pinnacle Peak Park on December 10th for a morning of festivities and cheer the whole family will enjoy. Participants will receive a special bell at check-in that will jingle all the way to Santa, who will be waiting for you and your family at the Grandview Overlook. Make sure the kids bring their “wish list” for the Jolly Old Guy and don't forget to pack the camera! There will be plenty of coffee, cocoa, and Christmas treats for all to enjoy near the Ramada. Interactive storytelling, crafts, and professional face painting will be available too! Each person going on the hike needs to be registered, including all children.  Shop with Your Pet @ Scottsdale Quarter 12-3pm on Saturday Dec 10 come and shop at all the pet stores for a xmas gifts for our favorite fur babies. You can also get a picture with the Grinch himself! Scottsdazzle

In this special episode Fr. Nathan discusses All Souls' Day, Dia de Los Muertos with Guest: Manuel Guzman V. Manuel "Manny" Guzman V is a 7th-generation Arizonian who grew up in the town of Superior. He graduated from the University of Arizona, is a Dominican Laity, and is the Business Manager and Campus Minister at St. Thomas More Catholic Newman Center at the U of A. Manny is also the President of Rebuild Superior, Inc. which partners with the town of Superior's municipalities and non-profits to create a better tomorrow for Superior. Connect with Manny:Manny@UACatholic.orghttps://www.rebuildsuperioraz.orgConnect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.

Ian Schwartz is a native Arizonian. Raised in Mesa, Ian gave up his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian to wake early each morning and start his day with you. Ian Schwartz tells us his journey to joining the AZ Family team and which AZ season is the hardest part of his job.  It's Labor Day weekend! That means neighborhood BBQ's, stay-cations at some of our best resorts and pool parties!   Southwest Wildlife Conservation CenterIf you're needing something to do Labor Day morning, go visit the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. They are having a Walk with Wildlife tour from 8-11am, before it gets too hot. See some of our natural habitants and learn more about the animals in our backyard. $25 for adults & $15 for kids 3-12 years old.  Salt River TubingLast weekend to enjoy tubing down the Salt River. They're having a Salter River Hero's = Litter Zero” theme. Great fun for a few hours and a way to beat the heat. Ticket prices start at $21. 

Ian Schwartz is a native Arizonian. Raised in Mesa, Ian gave up his dream of becoming a stand-up comedian to wake early each morning and start his day with you. Ian Schwartz tells us his journey to joining the AZ Family team and which AZ season is the hardest part of his job.  It's Labor Day weekend! That means neighborhood BBQ's, stay-cations at some of our best resorts and pool parties!   Southwest Wildlife Conservation CenterIf you're needing something to do Labor Day morning, go visit the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. They are having a Walk with Wildlife tour from 8-11am, before it gets too hot. See some of our natural habitants and learn more about the animals in our backyard. $25 for adults & $15 for kids 3-12 years old.  Salt River TubingLast weekend to enjoy tubing down the Salt River. They're having a Salter River Hero's = Litter Zero” theme. Great fun for a few hours and a way to beat the heat. Ticket prices start at $21. 

Following the chaos of the practically third-world country Arizona is when it comes to correctly counting votes, Charlie is joined by Tyler Bowyer, COO of Turning Point Action and 7th generation Arizonian, to process everything that took place last night. They run through the Michigan and Arizona primary results, as well as Donald Trump's perfect endorsement record in Arizona. Seeing as several America-first patriots won last night, Charlie and Tyler celebrate and look forward to November, because the race isn't over yet. However, several listeners have expressed that the thought of voting seems pointless with all of the fraud. Charlie explains why your right to vote still matters, and how you can protect it.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin speaks to Felicia Romero about why it's important to listen to your body.Felicia is a fellow Arizonian, ASU grad, fitness and wellness enthusiast.  She is an 8 time fitness cover model and a regular on local and national TV with her most recent reality TV experience “Fit To Fat To Fit” that aired on Lifetime. Today, Felicia mentors entrepreneurs and fitness coaches helping them build their brand and business online through her Fitness Business Vortex. Host of the Hi Felicia Podcast and founder of Luna True Nutrition.    Instagram: @feliciaromero Website: www.feliciaromero.com   During this episode you will learn: How Felicia got started in fitness Her business journey Health struggles she has encountered Effects of binge eating & the diet culture How she healed her hormone imbalances What health means to her now For more on Dr. Erin and Hope Natural Health: Take the Period Quiz: https://perfectperiod.hopenaturalhealth.com/ Check out my Hormone Reset Program: https://reset.hopenaturalhealth.com/ Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.erinellis/ Dr. Erin's Website: https://hopenaturalhealth.com/ Hope Natural Health on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChHYVmNEu5tKu91EATHhEiA Hope Natural Health Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/502019330675353

… but will this thing actually sell? Plus: Facebook doesn't know what they do with your data, Arizonian wins the $473m jackpot, the U.S. GDP falls 1.4%, and more! Join our hosts Zachary Crockett and Juliet Bennett Rylah, who are joined by Steph Smith (Director of Trends) as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit Subscribe or Follow us on Apple Podcasts so that you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/?utm_source=hustle-daily-podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=show-notes Plus! Your engagement matters to us. If you are a fan of the show, be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-daily-show/id1606449047 (and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues). The Hustle Daily Show is brought to you by The Hustle in partnership with HubSpot Podcasts.

She is a native Arizonian and a graduate of Gilbert High School - class of 1999. She is an ordained minister, and now an Associate Pastor at Life Community Church, the same church in which she grew up. She is the wife of Dan and, in 2018, adopted Declan - a precious and loving little boy. She is a Gilbert Leadership graduate and has a heart for serving people and serving God. She is Jaime Johnson. ---------- Guiding Growth: Conversations with Community Leaders Join our hosts, Sarah Watts and Ben Kalkman, as we explore the human journey of leaders - their stories of humility, triumph, roadblocks, and lessons learned - as they reflect on how they became who they are today and share stories of inspiration and hope with listeners. We'll take away the title, just for a moment, and enjoy a connection with the soul. Be sure to subscribe to our show for more interviews with community leaders. This podcast is brought to you by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and Rocket SPACE. Learn more about our show at https://guidinggrowth.co. View our Privacy Policy at https://rocketspaceaz.com/privacy

This episode gets a little wild. One, Ryan's off the grid far away in the great Arizonian mountaintops. Two, the boys discuss a hot topic in the profession- do the different state requirements to be a funeral director even make sense? You get all this and even more on our 141st FN episode! Sponsors: DISRUPT Media - http://www.DISRUPTMedia.co C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com/ Funeral Nation is powered by: C&J Financial - http://www.cjf.com DISRUPT Media - http://www.disruptmedia.co ConnectingDirectors.com DeathCareJobs.com

Scottsdale has so many things to be proud of. One word that can describe so many of these things is, luxury. And City Lifestyle of Scottsdale & PV is one of those publications. Sixth generation Arizonian and publisher of the magazine ,Tammy Fellows, joins me at the table this week. We talk about growing up in Scottsdale, why the magazine is important and the great things to come in 2022.  Calendar of Events is brought to you by Notre Dame Prep Conservation EXPO @ Arizona BoardwalkThis FREE event is happening Sat, Jan 15 from 9-2pm. You'll visit with Aquarium animals, wild animals, horses and more. Pet adoptions through the AZ Humane & Dane Haven will also be happening.  AZ Rock-n-Roll Races Sunday, Jan 16Happening down in Tempe. There are plenty of runners around Scottsdale that residents will be there representing.  Celebration of Fine Arts Starts Jan 15-March 27. Artists from around the world gather here to showcase their work. Tickets are only $10. They're also adding an online market this year for those who can't make it out. 

Scottsdale has so many things to be proud of. One word that can describe so many of these things is, luxury. And City Lifestyle of Scottsdale & PV is one of those publications. Sixth generation Arizonian and publisher of the magazine ,Tammy Fellows, joins me at the table this week. We talk about growing up in Scottsdale, why the magazine is important and the great things to come in 2022.  Calendar of Events is brought to you by Notre Dame Prep Conservation EXPO @ Arizona BoardwalkThis FREE event is happening Sat, Jan 15 from 9-2pm. You'll visit with Aquarium animals, wild animals, horses and more. Pet adoptions through the AZ Humane & Dane Haven will also be happening.  AZ Rock-n-Roll Races Sunday, Jan 16Happening down in Tempe. There are plenty of runners around Scottsdale that residents will be there representing.  Celebration of Fine Arts Starts Jan 15-March 27. Artists from around the world gather here to showcase their work. Tickets are only $10. They're also adding an online market this year for those who can't make it out. 

So today I had contemporary Western artist Josh Gibson on the podcast. I've known Josh since he was five years old and he's the youngest artist I represent at my gallery. He's almost 29 and was professionally trained at the California College of the Arts in the Bay Area. When Josh first cracked into the art scene, he was more of an illustrator/animator than a fine artist. He's done some very interesting projects already, including working with the Jimi Hendrix Estate. Ultimately, Josh is an Arizonian that understands the desert more than most. Throughout his relatively young painting career, he's already transitioned from a traditional Western realism into more modern Western sensibility and it's really taken off. His work blows my mind when I see it. To see where he's come from and where he is now and where he will end up... It's just incredible. It's been really enjoyable from a gallerist perspective seeing the entire artistic journey of somebody who's already succeeding and going to do amazing things in his life.This is an especially interesting podcast for other artists. Mostly because we talk about what it's like to be a young artist and the hurdles you have to be concerned about, whether it's framing, or picking a signature, or just how you go about making a decent living behind an easel. Let me tell you, Josh has succeeded and he's going to continue to succeed. So this was a very fun, intimate podcast for me with Josh Gibson.

Are you ready for the new you, mama? For better health, more energy, to feel vibrant and owning the day? Then this episode is for you. Crystal Waltman, author of Quitting to Win, offers 5 Steps to More Energy and Better Heath. Who could use a little more energy to keep up with your kids?Crystal reminds us that while choosing health is a choice, choosing to be unhealthy is also a choice. There are consequences to both, so why not choose life? She shares Eat This, Not that scenarios, easy 7 minutes exercise tips, and more.  This episode is note-worthy.  Crystal Waltman's Bio:Crystal Waltman is an Award winning author, Amazon Best Seller, Health Book of the Year - Quitting to Win:  A Proven Plan to Let Go of Bad Habits, Learn to Feel and Love Yourself.  Crystal shares her message of faith over fear and knows the value of taking care of herself so she can be of service to others.Recovering out loud, Crystal has been speaking for the past five years sharing her experience, strength and hope.  She is a contributor to many different platforms, sobriety, fitness, and nutrition and offers online courses.She's a fourth-generation Arizonian and a graduate of ASU. She's on the Advisory Board of the Sold Out Youth Foundation.  Crystal can be found between the lines of a softball diamond or hiking a summit with her husband and daughter. Steph's Bio:Stephanie Pletka is a motivational speaker and author of Living Your Best Life. With humor, she tells relatable stories to help women let go of what doesn't serve them, to chase their dreams and write their story. She's a mom of 4 who who turned her pain into a platform of change to help moms find the goodness in the hard places. A family of 6, they hit the road for a life of adventure, traveling, educating and working on the road, visiting 45 states and 10 countries. She now resides in Scottsdale, AZ enjoying the beauty of the West.@stephaniepletka IGstephaniepletka.comstephaie@stephaniepletka.comContact me at: 480-788-1805 for sponsorship, show ideas & speaking engagements. Giveaway:Crystal's is offering our listeners a free copy of her 12 Question Sobriety Assessment. Audio Book CrystalWaltman.comBuy Book on Amazon info@crystalwaltman.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 4 years old, Parisa immigrated to the USA from Iran and became the weird girl with the parents who had weird accents. After the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1979, her Arizonian community shrouded her in suspicion — she was now also a weird terrorist. Those labels compelled her to push for that ever-moving goal-post of ‘Good Immigrant' but, as many of us know you can achieve all the features of this title but still not be and feel accepted. She even felt out of place in the Persian community. She was told that she talked too much, that she took up too much space, and that she had too many opinions. Eventually she left Arizona and moved to New York, a place she dreamed about for years. In that glorious city, she dug deep and peeled back the layers. She graduated from Parsons, she became a Drag King, and she embraced her weirdness. Parisa is honest about living. And her honesty prevents her from saying that life suddenly becomes a bed of roses. Despite this she shows with each personal story that when you embrace your quirks, when you welcome being on the margins, when you fall in love with who you truly are, that's when success shows up for you. If you've ever felt alone in this world because of who you are. If you've struggled to feel comfortable, seen and accepted, then listen to Parisa's story and understand that when you commit to unlearning expectations and remembering your truth, your angels smile down on you. 

In this episode, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, talks with Howard Fleishon, MD, MMM, FACR, Associate Professor at the Emory School of Medicine and chair of the board of chancellors of the American College of Radiology. An Arizonian most of his professional career, Dr. Fleishon was a partner in Valley Radiologists Ltd., and North Mountain Radiology Group, serving on the medical staff of several community hospitals in the Phoenix metropolitan area over a 20 year span and holding a number of leadership positions, including group president, medical director, and vice chair.

We discuss another MCU (Mael Cinematic Universe) movie this week, the Sparks/Adam Driver/puppet movie "Annette"! Suffice it to say, this is a movie you MAY want to know something about before you watch it (some Arizonian audiences were NOT amused). Adam is accidentally cast in a musical. Charlie reveals a deep-seated phobia.

Award winning author, Amazon Best Seller, Health Book of the Year - Quitting to Win: A Proven Plan to Let Go of Bad Habits, Learn to Feel and Love Yourself. Cystal shares her message of faith over fear and knows the value of taking care of herself so she can be of service to others. Recovering out loud, Crystal has been speaking for the past five years sharing her experience, strength and hope. She is a contributor to many different platforms, sobriety, fitness, and nutrition and offers online courses. Crystal is also a fourth-generation Arizonian resident and a graduate of Arizona State University. She achieved a collegiate softball scholarship and was part of a national championship winning team at Central Arizona College. Crystal is on the Advisory Board of the Sold Out Youth Foundation. Crystal can be found in the fresh air under the Arizona sun, either between the lines of a softball diamond or hiking a summit with her loving husband and daughter. ------------------------- Thanks for listening to The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry! Dennis is a Life Coach for Addiction Recovery and Life Mastery. If you are struggling with any type of addiction like alcohol, food, porn, drugs, or shopping, reach out for help. Asking for help is the first step in solving the addiction puzzle. Maybe you're not struggling with an addiction, but you are simply “stuck” in life and don't know how to push through. Dennis is the master in helping people get laser-focused, accomplishing their goals and dreams, and achieving life mastery on every level. Dennis works with people worldwide and currently has clients in England, Australia, and India. Zoom is a beautiful tool for helping people all over the world.

Welcome back to the Spin Doctors! This week we have special guest, comedian Danielle Arce, an Arizonian transplant in California who has brought a little piece of the desert with her to the show. The Format, FUN. vocalist Nate Ruess's first successful band, and their debut album, Interventions + Lullabies. And isn't that ironic, because this episode is all sorts of FUN. We get into a hot debate about names that will die out, we discuss the merits of donuts, and we delve into our deepest nightmares, all while bringing you track after track of good ol' Arizona indie music. All that and so much more, on this week's episode of Spin Doctors! Thanks to Pale Blue Dot for our theme For You... Interventions and Lullabies is © The Format and Elektra available under CC BY-NC 2.5 Follow us on IG and Twitter @spindocpod Questions? Criticisms? Comments? Email spindoctorspod@gmail.com

In a bittersweet episode, the Richley brothers dedicate a show to fan favorite contributor and premier "Zaner", Chris. Joe and John break with tradition and discuss an Arizonian who needs a new job and an all new Joe's "Chris-tery" Corner. And if all of that wasn't enough, Joe continues with his escapades as a heart transplant-ologist and his feelings for Matt Dillon.

This is an episode in our weekly series titled 'Primary Source Tuesday.' Each Tuesday we have a reading from a particularly interesting historical item. Sometimes it's a historical tidbit that wasn't quite beefy enough to make a full column out of; other times, an especially interesting old newspaper article; frequently it's a short story from one of the frontier literary magazines that thrived in Oregon at the end of the 19th century. Today it's something from Joaquin Miller, a.k.a. “The Poet of the Sierras,” “The Sweet Singer of the Sierras,” and “Oregon's World Famous Mediocre Poet.” This is the first item in his fourth Slender Volume of Poetry, Songs of the Sierras (1871) -- his most famous work. It's a long narrative poem telling the story of a high desert prospector.

‘One Strain At A Time' simply put, is a podcast by budtenders, for budtenders. Our shows last about 40-60 minutes, so they don't take up too much of your day, and if you haven't guessed, they're all about weed! Each episode will focus on our guest's strain of choice--history, effects, etc. Expect fun anecdotes, personal stories, and an overall fantastic vibe. The goal of our podcast is to educate while having fun. No boring lecture on the history of cannabis laws here! We want our guests to have just as much fun as our audience, so we encourage them to come high for the recording. Remember how I was talking about that group-session feeling? By asking our guests to come to the recording high, we ensure that family feeling (also, props to you if you smoke with your family. Seriously, if you smoke with your parents, thank them for being so chill). Lemon Bean Cannabis On this episode of ‘One Strain at a Time' our host and guest will be discussing Lemon Bean cannabis, which is a sativa strain that can boost your energy, mood, and appetite. Complete with funny anecdotes, educational micro-facts, and a live smoke session, this episode brings all the knowledge of the classroom and all the fun of smoking with your friends. Let's meet our fantastic host and guest for this episode! Lemon Bean is a wonderfully aromatic, citrus-y strain of cannabis that Kelly loves, especially from her trusty producer Cresco. Cresco even has a S.E.E.D. program, which stands for ‘social equity & education development' to diversify the cannabis industry and invest in minority growers. Kelly says that in her home state of Arizona, unfortunately the packaging on the majority of recreational products is pretty unsightly since Arizona just voted to legalize recreational weed in November of 2020, but there are some catches. You still can't smoke in public (or drive under the influence) but medical users can now consume cannabis in edible form in public. This is a huge win for those who rely on marijuana for everyday life (and a big win for recreational smokers, too). Despite its newness in Arizona, Cresco's Lemon Bean comes in a beautiful glass package that comes with information about the terpenes on the inside of the label. She says that Arizona dispensaries are slowly making the transition to more aesthetic packaging and informational labels, including info about terpenes. Lemon Bean, like I said, has a very citrus-y scent to it, almost like “a lemonhead candy.” Kelly's partner compared it to lemon frosting--yum! If you'd like to know more about the specific terpenes, check out this comprehensive strain analysis. Lemon Bean also can help with appetite stimulation and general mood elevation. You'll be enjoying a nice happy high--I suggest ordering a pizza when you smoke it. It's not too pricey, either. Taxes on Arizonian weed are really high, so Lemon Bean in Kelly's area is fairly priced to accommodate for that. Kelly also makes sure to grind her flower before smoking it to release more of those citrus terpenes, and her favorite way to smoke is with a bong. And her #1 piece of advice to cannabis consumers is “THC percentage is not everything.” Terpenes matter a lot and can help you achieve the exact high you want. She compares it to wine--you don't buy wine simply for its' strength, but also flavor, feel, and smell. And Elizabeth agrees!

Author Crystal Waltman knows the struggle of navigating the emotional ups and downs of life. As a college athlete, her career came to an unexpected end. She dealt with stress and pain through addiction until, one day, she realized she was living a life she never wanted. In the depths of despair, Crystal decided she needed to quit to win. She discovered a powerful process to acknowledge the past, find joy in the present, and welcome a new future. Today, she has a passion for helping others achieve more success in their lives. This book shows you how. Winners Always Quit! Sometimes Success can come from what you don't do. Let go of the past and release the shame and guilt. Learn to feel physical and emotional pain and maintain spiritual fitness. Love who you are and who you are meant to be. Crystal is a fourth-generation Arizonian and knows the value of taking care of herself, so she can be of service to others. Crystal can be found in the fresh air, either between the lines of a softball diamond or on a summit. Crystal has been speaking for the past five years sharing her experience, strength, and hope. She's achieved a collegiate national championship in softball and, she has continued to coach, nutrition and fitness for more than 20 years, but has found her calling in Spiritual Fitness. Crystal shares her raw story of tragedy and triumph, along with her simple proven plan of how to find and keep emotional sobriety.

Madison is a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Mathematics. She is a native Arizonian and attended Millennium High…

Madison is a senior at the University of Arizona majoring in Mathematics. She is a native Arizonian and attended Millennium High School in Goodyear, AZ. She started college with the hope of working in healthcare, but became interested in mathematics during her first semester in Vector Calculus and decided to combine these two interests by doing research with Dr. Timothy Secomb in the UA Department of Physiology. As part of this lab, Madison uses a pencil and paper along with mathematical ideas to investigate blood flow regulation in the brain from a completely theoretical point of view. While she enjoys the medical aspects of the project, she has gravitated towards the mathematical theory, and decided to pursue a PhD in Mathematics instead. Madison hopes to conduct research in algebraic geometry, which combines the intuition of geometric pictures and the concreteness of algebraic calculations. As such she is doing her senior thesis with Dr. Douglas Ulmer on Function Fields, which are one of the algebraic tools used in algebraic geometry. This area is particularly important in cryptography, which protects information online from being stolen. Madison will graduate this May and start graduate school in August at the University of Utah, with her eventual goal being a research career, either at a university or for a company doing cryptanalysis. In her free time, Madison enjoys riding motorcycles, hiking, doing ballet, and drinking coffee.

Show Recap: Arty and Adam with Comedian Ben Lewis. Ben is a comic from Delaware currently living in Arizonian. You can find him on https://www.benlewiscomedy.com/ and find out where he will be performing and some of his act. The boys talk nerd talk and about Bens Comic-con Comedy show he hosts. We talk about internet porn back in the day and learn some fun facts about Delaware! Also past guest Cousin Britt is in a cooking contest and needs your votes! https://favchef.com/2021/brittany-fagone? to vote!  This show is brought to you by The Pack [dot] Com http://www.ThePackie.com for all your sports, entertainment and drinking needs, 84 Entertainment - www.84entertainmentgroup.com and Whirl Wind Reports, AKA the poor mans Packie, whirlwindreports.com

Jim and Chris answer listener questions about spousal benefits, tax withholdings on Social Security benefits, Indexed Universal Life policies, and Backdoor Roth contributions. (6:15) An Arizonian wants to know more information on claiming spousal Social Security benefits at their Full Retirement Age (FRA). (14:30) George asks a question about withholding Federal taxes on Social Security […] The post Spousal Benefits, Social Security, Indexed Universal Life policies, and Backdoor Roth IRAs: Q&A #2045 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

Today's guest wants surprising books with unique story structures, new information, and plot twists that will make her say, “what did I just read?” Shelly Akins is a proud Arizonian who is always reading. And when she isn’t reading, she loves attending the Tuscon Festival of Books, a huge literary festival where both book talk and fangirling are welcomed.We eagerly await the day we can gather for book festivals again, but in the meantime, Shelly finds community in her Book Challenge Group, which is not a traditional book club. Talking books with fellow readers has helped Shelly hone in on her personal reading taste and decide what she wants more of in her reading life. Today, Anne's recommending three titles to surprise and delight this avid reader!Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/252 to see the full list of titles we discussed, an episode transcript, and more.You can follow Shelly's reading life on Instagram @shellyreads.stuff.Thanks to today's sponsors:A few simple touches can do the trick, and with Brooklinen, your bedroom, bathroom, and even pajamas will make everyday routines feel cozy and comforting. Use promo code READNEXT for 10% off your first order at Brooklinen.com.Even though back-to-school looks different this season, fall is still a great time to learn a new skill or do a deep dive in a topic that interests you. Start your free trial of The Great Courses Plus today at TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/READNEXT to gain access to their entire library!Albert is the personal finance app that helps you find a happy balance and make the most of what you have. With a subscription to Albert Genius, you’ll always have a team of real human beings looking out for you, combined with convenient, intuitive technology. Install Albert from the App Store or Google Play today to find your happy balance, and get a bonus of up to $40 when you start an annual subscription to Albert Genius.

Interview with Ken Berry, President & CEO of Northern Vertex Mining (TSX-V: NEE)Northern Vertex Mining is CVE-listed gold producer with assets in Arizona. The company has been knocking around since 2007 but only recently got into production at its 100%-owned Moss Mine in NW Arizona. The resource only contains 500,000oz of gold, but it appears Northern Vertex Mining wanted to show to the market that it could indeed get into production without a hitch.There is plenty of gold exploration on the horizon, and this brings with it the potential of numerous catalyst moments, especially considering the current gold bull market conditions. Some high-grade gold numbers that came out of Northern Vertex Mining's recent exploration programme exhibited promise, and shareholders will be hoping future results can change the fortunes of this gold mining player. The share price had been falling for most of the last 8 years, but now it is slowly but surely on the way back up.Northern Vertex has just brought 2 new key members onto the board, and the market has clearly admired this move given recent stock market performance.Company Page: https://www.northernvertex.com/ Explore More Here: cruxinvestor.comJoin our Club's waitlist: club.cruxinvestor.comFor FREE unbiased investment information, follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook:https://twitter.com/cruxinvestor https://www.linkedin.com/company/crux-investor/ https://www.facebook.com/cruxinvestor If you got value from this interview, please subscribe.

Chris is joined by our resident tax expert and CPA, Bob Palechek to discuss Roth conversions, tax brackets, and other general tax questions. (4:25) An Arizonian wonders if 401k contributions count as earned income for the purposes of Roth contributions. (10:50) A listener from Connecticut asks how much he can convert from a 401k to […] The post Roth Conversions, Tax Brackets, and General Tax Advice: Q&A #2029 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

The interview we had with a sheriff didn't quite work out so today we drink! Laura gets very drunk on her Arizonian vacation and Aja gets drunk trying to get to Laura level drunk. We talk about ex boyfriends, our fun party days and what our new normal is. *trigger warning* We do jump into the episode quite intensely with a conversation about pedophilia. Not about our personal experiences but how we've both been watching Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich documentary on Netflix. If this is a topic you're uncomfortable with, please skip forward a 10 minutes.. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and remember to follow us on Instagram!

Sheriff Ewan Salt has always been quick with a smile and a friendly nod that is unless you cross him, then his six shooter is drawn faster than you can blink. Luckily, in this small Arizonian town, most people tend to abide by the law. This small community is close knit and peaceful, that is until a mysterious death sets Salt on an investigation that may uncover more secrets in this small town than anyone could have imagined... Join Jo & Harlan this Wednesday night for an evening of Mystery, Suspense and thrilling adventure set in the Wild West of the 1880's in... "Arizona Salt" Music: Ross Bugden Adventure Western Music : The Wild West https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDPMAuv-3nk ____________________________________________________ Discord: https://discord.gg/TPZFwP8 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheINVICTUSStream The INVICTUS Stream is hosted by best friends: Harlan Guthrie, Justin James, Jo Fallak & Chris Viseau who enjoy gaming in all its forms. Each host has their own unique personality and GMing style, bringing their own ideas about what an RPG is and how a story is told. Over three years ago INVICTUS was created so that regardless of distance we could still sit together around a virtual table and do what we love. Our style may be unscripted, unorthodox and sometimes unfiltered but it's our vision and the way we play games together. So sit back, enjoy, have a lark or a laugh, grab a drink and play along as we continue to do our very best to entertain you. See You 'Round The Table! Don't forget to join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheINVICTUSStream/ If you have any questions, comments or concerns about our videos please feel free to contact us via e-mail! theinvictusstream@gmail.com

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We recorded this early in January but I'm bad at uploading, so all our "new decade" jokes are slightly dated. Other than that, though, on this installment of Catchupcast we ruminate on Jeff Bezos's Exoskeleton Army, fictional universes and the opportunities for creative expression within them, upcoming adventures, the role of technology in the wilderness, leadership, and a mysterious encounter in a dangerous Arizonian forest. Also, this episode features a surprise guest and exposes Isaac to one of the biggest movies of the past year--Cats. Catchupcast is a podcast that features Isaac and Ethan, who have conversations about whatever is on their minds and keep up with what is going on in each other's lives! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ethan-mcatee/message

In this week's episode, we're featuring Marty Robbins' third album (of four) for MCA Records: "Good 'N Country" (1974). After twenty years, Columbia Records and Robbins parted ways, and in the singer's own words: "I was just like a small fish in a big pond and it seemed like a good time to move on." He was soon on the roster at MCA, searching for a new direction. Marty Robbins truly was a musical chameleon - from Hawaiian love songs to western story songs, crooner through to hard country genius - Robbins could sing it all. And in the search for a new direction, he called banjo picker Haskel McCormick into a Wednesday night session and joined with Buddy Spicher on fiddle and Bill Johnson utilising a rare fuzzbox effect on his steel guitar - he cut "Twentieth Century Drifter". A relative hit for the smooth singing Arizonian, it became a somewhat of a theme song for Robbins, who made over thirty starts in NASCAR's top division. The bluegrass overtones of "Good 'N Country" resulted in relative sales success but by 1975, Robbins was back at Columbia and remained there for the rest of his career. Highlights are plentiful: Robbins dug into the archives for a version of Eddy Arnold's "I Couldn't Believe It Was True"; a pair of self-penned songs from a prison-themed album that never enventuated in "Georgia Blood" and "Mother Knows Best" and a glorious steel guitar part in "You're An Angel Disguised As A Girl". Dang good stuff.

In this week's episode, we're featuring Marty Robbins' third album (of four) for MCA Records: "Good 'N Country" (1974). After twenty years, Columbia Records and Robbins parted ways, and in the singer's own words: "I was just like a small fish in a big pond and it seemed like a good time to move on." He was soon on the roster at MCA, searching for a new direction. Marty Robbins truly was a musical chameleon - from Hawaiian love songs to western story songs, crooner through to hard country genius - Robbins could sing it all. And in the search for a new direction, he called banjo picker Haskel McCormick into a Wednesday night session and joined with Buddy Spicher on fiddle and Bill Johnson utilising a rare fuzzbox effect on his steel guitar - he cut "Twentieth Century Drifter". A relative hit for the smooth singing Arizonian, it became a somewhat of a theme song for Robbins, who made over thirty starts in NASCAR's top division. The bluegrass overtones of "Good 'N Country" resulted in relative sales success but by 1975, Robbins was back at Columbia and remained there for the rest of his career. Highlights are plentiful: Robbins dug into the archives for a version of Eddy Arnold's "I Couldn't Believe It Was True"; a pair of self-penned songs from a prison-themed album that never enventuated in "Georgia Blood" and "Mother Knows Best" and a glorious steel guitar part in "You're An Angel Disguised As A Girl". Dang good stuff.

On this episode of Arizona Real Talk podcast we talk about the things that only a true Arizonian would know. You know you're in Arizona when...

Member JT Olmstead Shares Land Academy Success (1021) Transcript: Steven Butala:                   Steve Butala here, welcome to the Land Academy Show. Today we have JT Olmstead, a long time member, I think, JT, right? At least two years? JT Olmstead:                      Sorry, I think probably a year or so, actually. Steven Butala:                   A fellow Arizonian, right? JT Olmstead:                      I am, yeah. Phoenix. Steven Butala:                   Awesome, man. Steven Butala:                   Just before the show you were saying you just took off for about a month, and you've got just a crap load of stuff to do because you just got back. JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, that's exactly right. Got to catch up on all of it. Steven Butala:                   Tell us where you were, and what you were working on? More importantly, after that, tell us ... It makes us all feel better when really successful members go through pain, so I want to hear your pain today. JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, I'll deliver on that. JT Olmstead:                      I like to take vacation. I think the thing that attracted me to Land initially was the fact that you can do it on your own schedule and on your own time. That really ... I took advantage of that, took the last four weeks off. Took some family travels, went international and domestic. Steven Butala:                   So, you said Oregon and London? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, yeah, exactly. Yup. A nice mix of personal and business, just good to get out, reset your mindset before you get back to the grind. Steven Butala:                   Awesome, man. What are you working on land wise or house wise? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, on the land front, right now a mix of things, actually. I'm spending a lot of time vetting other people's deals, I've got a couple of deals I'm funding for other people right now. Steven Butala:                   Great. JT Olmstead:                      Working on funding different deals for myself, and bringing outside investors as well, so a mix of stuff we're approaching. Steven Butala:                   You know, that's fantastic. I didn't actually realize that. I love that you're doing that. Steven Butala:                   We run out of money, literally, every month funding other people's deals for what we've allocated. I wonder if there's a way we could make some money together on the funding side, because we get more deals in than I know what to do with. JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, honestly that's the thing I love about land is the fact that there's so many opportunities going around, you've just got to find the right way to either partner them or find a way to keep those deals moving. Yeah, I'm definitely actively looking for people to fund at the moment. [Land Tank 00:02:06] has been a fantastic tool for that. Steven Butala:                   Okay, great. You are using LandTank.com as an inflow, or a source of inflow, anyway? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, yeah. Some of my deals ... I just funded one this morning, actually, right off Land Tank, so Land Tank has been good. Just the community, in general. Steven Butala:                   Great. We're going to release House Tank here in about 60 days. It's being developed right now. It's the same kind of thing for houses, and it's the same financial structure. We review a deal, we decide to fund it 100% on loan to value plus closing costs as a 50% partner. We haven't done as house deal on our own yet, but we've got a lot of financial backing to do it. I don't know, is that something you want to dabble in? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, houses are an interesting option. I love the fact the buyer pool is so much bigger, and the turns are a lot quicker. They're also a much higher price point, right? Steven Butala:                   Yeah. JT Olmstead:                      My typical land deal is somet...

Member JT Olmstead Shares Land Academy Success (1021) Transcript: Steven Butala:                   Steve Butala here, welcome to the Land Academy Show. Today we have JT Olmstead, a long time member, I think, JT, right? At least two years? JT Olmstead:                      Sorry, I think probably a year or so, actually. Steven Butala:                   A fellow Arizonian, right? JT Olmstead:                      I am, yeah. Phoenix. Steven Butala:                   Awesome, man. Steven Butala:                   Just before the show you were saying you just took off for about a month, and you've got just a crap load of stuff to do because you just got back. JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, that's exactly right. Got to catch up on all of it. Steven Butala:                   Tell us where you were, and what you were working on? More importantly, after that, tell us ... It makes us all feel better when really successful members go through pain, so I want to hear your pain today. JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, I'll deliver on that. JT Olmstead:                      I like to take vacation. I think the thing that attracted me to Land initially was the fact that you can do it on your own schedule and on your own time. That really ... I took advantage of that, took the last four weeks off. Took some family travels, went international and domestic. Steven Butala:                   So, you said Oregon and London? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, yeah, exactly. Yup. A nice mix of personal and business, just good to get out, reset your mindset before you get back to the grind. Steven Butala:                   Awesome, man. What are you working on land wise or house wise? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, on the land front, right now a mix of things, actually. I'm spending a lot of time vetting other people's deals, I've got a couple of deals I'm funding for other people right now. Steven Butala:                   Great. JT Olmstead:                      Working on funding different deals for myself, and bringing outside investors as well, so a mix of stuff we're approaching. Steven Butala:                   You know, that's fantastic. I didn't actually realize that. I love that you're doing that. Steven Butala:                   We run out of money, literally, every month funding other people's deals for what we've allocated. I wonder if there's a way we could make some money together on the funding side, because we get more deals in than I know what to do with. JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, honestly that's the thing I love about land is the fact that there's so many opportunities going around, you've just got to find the right way to either partner them or find a way to keep those deals moving. Yeah, I'm definitely actively looking for people to fund at the moment. [Land Tank 00:02:06] has been a fantastic tool for that. Steven Butala:                   Okay, great. You are using LandTank.com as an inflow, or a source of inflow, anyway? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, yeah. Some of my deals ... I just funded one this morning, actually, right off Land Tank, so Land Tank has been good. Just the community, in general. Steven Butala:                   Great. We're going to release House Tank here in about 60 days. It's being developed right now. It's the same kind of thing for houses, and it's the same financial structure. We review a deal, we decide to fund it 100% on loan to value plus closing costs as a 50% partner. We haven't done as house deal on our own yet, but we've got a lot of financial backing to do it. I don't know, is that something you want to dabble in? JT Olmstead:                      Yeah, houses are an interesting option. I love the fact the buyer pool is so much bigger, and the turns are a lot quicker. They're also a much higher price point, right? Steven Butala:                   Yeah. JT Olmstead:                      My typical land deal is somet...

On today's show, Shannon & Mike discuss a Pa. man who admitted to fatally shooting his roommate over a discarded Chick-Fil-A bag. And, a family is upset after a doctor delivers bad news via a hospital robot. Also, a lawsuit alleges that a dieting driver skipped meals before fatally striking a woman. And, a Arizonian woman who was attacked by a Jaguar at a zoo while trying to take a selfie apologizes. Then,12 benefits of taking a cold shower everyday. Plus more.

This week’s guest: Ashley Hatch – Professional soccer player in the NWSL (currently on the Washington Spirit squad), fellow Arizonian, and Rookie of the Year recipient. One thing you’ll love about Ashley right off the bat is that she grew up learning and progressing through soccer, she wasn’t born with a ball at her feet. She pushed her ability at every stage, and even off the field had to email recruiters and invite them to her tournaments. Ben and Lib saw her play in Utah for the US Women’s National Team, saw the inspiration she was for all aspiring soccer fans at that game, and knew she had to be on Ticked.

Do you smell cookies? Leigh and Holly do in this episode of CSIRE, where they decide to lobby for snack baskets and cookies. But it isn't all chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin; Holly Mabery, leader, educator, and veteran in the real estate business, discusses the need for questions, advocacy, connection, and community protection in the real estate business. Tune in to hear where Holly believes real estate agents are falling short, how we can impact our communities, and what we can do to protect our clients from inevitable changes in a cyclical market. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:54 – Holly is outside of Sedona in a place called Cottonwood; 3rd generation realtor and 4th generation Arizonian with 19 years in the real estate business 02:50 – People think real estate is easy 03:05 – Just sold her childhood home; it was the first house her mother purchased and sold 03:40 – She had to explain agency to her mother; she could represent her parents but not the buyer 04:22 – She has coffee with her mother on Sunday mornings and tells her about her day and work 04:53 – Mother asks, “Did you sell something?” and is concerned that real estate “isn't going to work out” 05:39 – Explained to her mother that the process of meeting with a client and finding their house takes time and a process 06:23 – Reminder that she must slow down and make sure everyone is on the same page 06:34 – Grateful for her parents because they are still teaching her 06:50 – Went out on one of her first foreclosure listings as a young agent 07:02 – She was so excited and she went out and it was a single-wide trailer 07:13 – The front door was open and the inside was a mess; everything was gross, there was trash from the neighborhood and it smelled terrible 07:56 – There was no door; she used a piece of plywood and got a door 08:59 – When you do cash for keys, you see people who are just down on their luck but then others are jackasses 09:12 – You can help people and help work with them and the bank, others you just want out 09:32 – Sometimes there's evidence of human trafficking, drug abuse, child abuse, etc. 09:45 – She fell through the floor of a foreclosed mobile home property in Central Phoenix 09:51 – The holes had been cut in the floors to hide drugs 10:20 – Open carry for those kinds of properties 10:39 – Mobile homes are most affordable housing option right now 10:50 – Even in a condo, you give your life away in HOA fees 11:01 – She was VP of her HOA one year and it was a “special kind of hell” 11:20 – HOA board members were so fussy about the smallest details 11:40 – “Their light is on...that's my favorite” (talking about HOA complaints) 12:00 – They think its paid leadership 12:18 – Lobbying for snack baskets and cookies 12:54 – Did you expect to see yourself in a leadership/instructor role when you first started? 13:01 – She came in to the business at 23 straight out of college and didn't buy her first home until after 1.5 years of selling 13:47 – She started reading the papers and giving the team relevant information 13:57 – She got on the board and saw it wasn't run the way it should be 14:26 – If you are going to do something well, have a high sense of collaboration 15:00 – How do we get to where we want to be and how do you motivate people to get there? 15:05 – Sometimes it's knocking on back doors, making conversation, meeting new people, breaking bread with people 15:38 – Channel what you know to be better into people that haven't heard the message 15:45 – She was teaching LTA with Evan Fukes at a Leadership Training Academy in AZ and she asked, “Why are you here?” 16:05 – She hit a metal easel behind her because she was frustrated and it scared everyone, she knew she crossed the line 16:18 – She said, “I need to know why you are here and what you do for your members!” 16:43 – Clients deserve better – most agents suck at telling the customer why they show up 17:08 – Agents are told to “list to last” but schematics aren't taught 18:00 – People start to crowdsource to learn how to sell but they aren't told the full story 18:30 – The problem with team structure 18:39 – Green agents jump on a team and are told they'll be educated and mentored 18:45 – Team leaders just sees “who sticks,” and customer is lost in obscurity 19:18 – In NC provisional brokers shouldn't be in teams because leaders aren't capable 19:26 – New brokers still get in through loopholes and they reflect poorly on other realtors 19:36 – Disconnect between broker, team leader, and whoever else comes along 19:44 – She has a heart for new agents: All they're told is to make phone calls and get leads 19:58 – It's about closing and helping people on the back end 12:10 – They say how many leads they get but what matters is what they close 20:28 – Team leaders push calls but don't teach them the real valuable information that they need to communicate with the client 21:03 – Need to explain to consumer the difference between realtors 21:15 – Consumer should use sites, but then find good realtor to guide them 21:30 – Agents aren't connecting with client at that deeper level to ask the right questions 21:40 – Agents need to ask the right questions, ask about their goals, see how their goals fit with the market, and get them to their goal 21:54 – Best realtors will get solutions from financing standpoint, find investor depending on what they want to buy, and ask questions to get clear on their long-term goals 22:19 – It's fascinating how the number of people who got upside-down during the dark time were never asked, “How are you going to support 10 rentals?” 22:23 – We should keep asking questions knowing another recession is going to happen 22:35 – In a low inventory market, people stop asking questions 22:41 – This cycle goes back to foreclosures; the realtor didn't ask enough questions to protect the end user 22:55 – Ask temporary and long term goals; this is a long-term investment 23:20 – Great opportunity for skilled realtors that understand that the market is cyclical 23:32 – Pay attention to changes in legislation and be proactive 24:00 – We tend to be reactionary in business and associations, but regarding advocacy, “climb the mountain today rather than fight the fire tomorrow” 25:15 – The bill is going after much more than housing; it's going after institutions and people and how they live 25:33 – People think of themselves, but realtors should watch out for everyone in the community and say something if it could negatively impact others 26:10 – Provisions will affect everyone now or later but people are so self-centered 26:39 – Comparison with other markets (rentals/ownership) aren't relevant 27:08 – Housing is a main driver in the U.S., 20-30 are involved in home sales 27:36 – Holly knew a flower shop owner who went from working with 40 realtors a month to two during the recession, for example 28:00 – New bill throws a boulder in a puddle 28:30 – Look at what people do for homeownership; she is remodeling bathroom and tradespeople have gone in and out 28:48 – Tells you how budget/business must change for the long game 29:02 - Agents miss opportunity playing the “one and done today” game; stop being pissed at NAR for standing up for people on national level 29:19 – Look at the impact on your community; on people like the flower guy 29:27 – If we educate new realtors we'll have better advocates in the future 29:44 – Leaders don't want to talk about advocacy to new realtors due to money and that's an opportunity lost 30:07 -  At a listing appointment, don't just spotlight MLS and a sign in their yard, but also negotiations, repairs, lender management, appraiser work, services, etc. 30:34 – You miss an opportunity to show them what you do 31:10 – Reach Holly at azheartland.com or hollymabery.com, Facebook, or Twitter 3 Key Points To do something well, you must have a high level of collaboration. Ask questions; your questions could save your client in the future. Understand that the market is cyclical and advocate to help protect your community. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Our March show brings you a chat with Denise Gary from Kids Need to Read and Cindy, the organizer of 2013's Browncoat Ball to talk about the official Nathan Fillion birthday fundraiser and what's the latest with the Browncoat Ball. Enjoy!

Our March show brings you a chat with Denise Gary from Kids Need to Read and Cindy, the organizer of 2013's Browncoat Ball to talk about the official Nathan Fillion birthday fundraiser and what's the latest with the Browncoat Ball. Enjoy!

Hope you all had a great Memorial’s Day! On today’s show, Diane returns, Danielle’s loins burn, and Jon got it at Versace. Hot Topics include : An Arizonian cat-eating woman is found with 64 animals, a maid in Singapore spikes … Continue reading →