Podcasts about broadcast communications

Museum of Broadcast Communications Ready For Next Chapter + Pasta Time! Gary Zidek On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes you inside the Museum of Broadcast Communication, we'll hear about the non-profit's current exhibits and future plans. Theater critic Jonathan Abarbanel joins Gary to review a free children's play touring Chicago parks. Later in the show, Gary catches up with the chef behind a new west suburban handmade pasta shop. And we'll look back at the history of a film that some say is the best bad movie of all time.

Dave Plier, Chairman, President & CEO of The Museum of Broadcast Communications and host on WGN Radio Friday evenings, joins John Landecker to discuss the museum’s Front Row Experiences Charity Auction featuring over 50 once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with some of the biggest names in entertainment, broadcasting, sports and music. For more information on the WGN Radio […]

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with Tom Carballo of Detroit’s Mojo in the Morning and a newly elected member of the Museum of Broadcast Communications Board of Directors about the Museum’s Front Row Experiences Charity Auction, featuring more than 50 once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with some of the biggest names in entertainment, broadcasting, sports, and music. Highlights include cool […]

Robert Channick, business reporter for the Chicago Tribune, joins Bob Sirott to talk about Ryan Baker’s departure from CBS and the arrival of “The Late Show” set at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. He also discusses how operations are continuing at “60 Minutes,” including how Nick Bilton was hired as a consultant.

Dave Plier, WGN Radio host and Museum of Broadcast Communications Chairman, President & CEO, joins Wendy Snyder, in for Bob Sirott, to discuss some big news for the museum. The entire set from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, along with archives and other items, will arrive at the museum next week. Dave highlights ‘The Evolution of […]

WGN Radio and the Museum of Broadcast Communications CEO speaks with Justin Kulvsek, longtime senior consultant with the museum, about the new Evolution of Late Night Television exhibit, Johnny Carson: The Centennial, and Five Decades of The Loop. They also discuss exciting new additions, including the set from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC) and the return (after a decade) […]

Nick starts the show by reminding everyone about the event happening this Sunday at the Museum of Broadcast Communications. It's Oscar Day with Nick Digilio, hosted by Rick Kogan, with Oscar talk, a book signing, and plenty more. If you want to go, tickets are up now at museum.tv. Film critic Steve Prokopy joins Nick next while Erik Childress is off traveling to the SXSW Film & TV Festival. Nick and Steve dig into a batch of new releases including Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling, the horror film “Undertone,” the documentary “Andre Is an Idiot,” and the romantic drama “Reminders of Him.” There are a few surprises, a few disappointments, and plenty to argue about. Esmeralda Leon jumps in later and the conversation turns to Friday the 13th. There are three of them in 2026, which feels like a lot. That leads to a chat about bad luck, superstitions, and a ridiculous quiz Nick gives Esma about folklore and strange beliefs from around the world. It goes about as well as you'd expect. [Ep 437]

Nick kicks things off by talking about Oscar Day with Nick Digilio at the Museum of Broadcast Communications happening Sunday, March 15 from noon to 2:30. The event celebrates the Oscars and Nick's book, with Rick Kogan hosting the afternoon. If you want to be there, tickets are available now at museum.tv. Comedian and podcast host Lauren LoGiudice stops by next to talk about the upcoming Misfit Variety Show at The Annoyance Theatre. After that, TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter checks in for his regular TV rundown. They get into the HBO series “DTF St. Louis,” “Rooster” starring Steve Carell, and the new Guy Ritchie series “Young Sherlock” featuring Colin Firth and Joseph Fiennes. They also talk about the latest SNL episodes and the new season of Top Chef. Esmeralda Leon closes things out with some Oscar chatter, complaints about Daylight Saving Time, and a few more traditions that probably should have disappeared years ago. It's a full show with movies, TV, comedy, and the usual amount of chaos. [Ep 436]

WGN Radio personality Dave Plier sits down with late-night television legend Jay Leno for an engaging and deeply personal conversation you won't want to miss. Featured prominently in The Evolution of Late Night Television exhibit, now on display at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Jay reflects on his journey from young stand-up comic […]

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks with Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Kevin ‘Butthead' Butler, radio legend Kevin Matthews, and Jim Shorts about the 1985 Bears' legendary adventures on the Kevin Matthews Show, the new Loop exhibit at the Museum of Broadcast Communications, and a conversation previewing this Sunday's Bears-Rams game.

WGN Radio's Dave Plier welcomes WGN-TV's Larry Potash to talk about his hosting duties at the Museum of Broadcast Communications (440 W. Randolph St., Chicago) on Saturday, Dec. 6, at noon, and the upcoming WGN-TV Toy Drive on Friday, Dec. 12. Plus, a bonus encore interview with legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis. For tickets, visit museum.tv.

Wendy Snyder (in for John Williams) is joined by legendary television journalist Bill Kurtis to talk all about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. Kurtis shares fascinating stories from his storied career while promoting his interview with WGN’s Larry Potash at the Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

Wendy Snyder (in for John Williams) is joined by legendary television journalist Bill Kurtis to talk all about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. Kurtis shares fascinating stories from his storied career while promoting his interview with WGN’s Larry Potash at the Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

Wendy Snyder (in for John Williams) is joined by legendary television journalist Bill Kurtis to talk all about his new book, Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News. Kurtis shares fascinating stories from his storied career while promoting his interview with WGN’s Larry Potash at the Museum of Broadcast Communications on Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to legendary anchorman Bill Kurtis about his book ‘Whirlwind: My Life Reporting the News', plus his upcoming appearance on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at 12pm featuring a Q&A, book signing and meet and greet. For tickets, visit MUSEUM.TV.

*cue the Johnny Carson theme* WGN Radio’s David Plier isn’t just a host at our station but also the President and CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. David joined Steve Dale on the Booth 46 Podcast, from the heart of Chicago at Petterino’s, to talk about the re-opening of the museum, which […]

Episode 184 – Darin Cox and the Chicago Late-Night ExhibitThis episode features our good friend Darin Cox, co-host of The Irritable Dad Syndrome podcast — and the very first guest to ever appear on The Letterman Podcast!Darin works with Antenna TV, one of the chief sponsors behind the brand-new exhibits at the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago. Alongside the stunning Johnny Carson: The Centennial showcase, the museum also features “75 Years of Late-Night Television,” a sprawling celebration of the format that re-creates iconic sets and honors hosts from Jack Paar and Johnny Carson to David Letterman and Stephen Colbert. Running through early 2027, it's a love letter to the art of staying up too late.Darin shares stories from his behind-the-scenes visit — giving us a sneak peek at both exhibits — while he and Mike veer off into conversations about Warren Zevon, Soundgarden, and plenty more. It's a fun, warm, and deeply nostalgic catch-up with one of our favorite returning guests.Before you dive into this one, drop by Hello-Deli.com — the only place to snag official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, lovingly run by the legendary Rupert Jee.And hey — if this episode made you grin, giggle, or groan in recognition, please like, share, subscribe, and leave a comment. We can't promise fame or fortune, but you'll definitely earn our undying gratitude (and maybe a sandwich).

WGN Radio's own David Plier, president of the Museum of Broadcast Communications, joins Steve Dale to chat about their exhibit celebrating Johnny Carson's 100th birthday. Plus, what the king of late night was really like, and how his approach differs from today's hosts. The new Museum location is 440 W. Randolph St.

Darin Cox, our resident Johnny Carson producer and Todd Muench, with Antenna TV, joins Lisa Dent to discuss Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday and the opening of the Johnny Carson exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications. Cox shares some of the most memorable Johnny Carson segments and guest appearances. Along side The Johnny Carson Centennial […]

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to provide the latest news in entertainment. Wendy and Dean talk about the grand opening of the Museum of Broadcast Communications and why Bryant Gumbel was hospitalized. They also share details about an AI model of Suzanne Somers and what’s new in […]

CEO of the Museum of Broadcast Communications and WGN Radio host Dave Plier joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the grand opening of the new Museum of Broadcast Communications site. Some of the new exhibits highlight Johnny Carson’s career, five decades of The Loop, and “I Dream of Jeannie.”

DuMont was 81-years-old when he passed away on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Museum of Broadcast Communications. DuMont made his first appearance on radio in 1946 in Chicago, and went to work at many local radio and TV stations. DuMont founded the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which opened in 1987 in the Loop.

DuMont was 81-years-old when he passed away on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Museum of Broadcast Communications. DuMont made his first appearance on radio in 1946 in Chicago, and went to work at many local radio and TV stations. DuMont founded the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which opened in 1987 in the Loop.

DuMont was 81-years-old when he passed away on Wednesday, according to a statement by the Museum of Broadcast Communications. DuMont made his first appearance on radio in 1946 in Chicago, and went to work at many local radio and TV stations. DuMont founded the Museum of Broadcast Communications, which opened in 1987 in the Loop.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion and John Stamos coming to Riot Fest. They also discuss an announcement from the Museum of Broadcast Communications, why Morgan Wallen isn’t submitting his album to the Grammys, and […]

The Light Gate welcomes guest: Dave Scott, UFO/paranormal/Bigfoot experiencer, researcher, and radio host Date: August 4, 2025 Episode: 119 Discussion: The Mystery of Flight 21 -Tonight, The Light Gate is delighted to welcome Dave Scott, UFO, paranormal, and Bigfoot experiencer, researcher and more. Dave is the creator and host of Canada's ‘Spaced Out Radio,' running Monday through Friday nights at spacedoutradio.com. A former radio journalist, Dave graduated with a diploma in Broadcast Communications from one of Canada's top Broadcasting Schools, BCIT, in 1998. Dave then spent nearly 10 years in radio, mostly working in sports, before leaving the field to pursue other interests. Dave's personal quest into the unknown started in December of 2011, when he had contact from what he calls The Angel of Death, that he saw in his mother's eyes, which led to his first channeling experience. After this incident, Dave's personal experiences started becoming more frequent. Paranormal experiences and premonitions started coming true. A Bigfoot sighting with two of the creatures within 100 feet of him. UFOs started appearing anytime he wanted, even though Dave had no idea what “summoning” was. Personal sightings of five extraterrestrial species, one who he's nicknamed ‘Carl'. On November 30th, 2014, Dave launched ‘Spaced Out Radio'. Dave's near decade as a journalist helped him craft his style of interview, making it comfortable and personal for his guests and listeners alike. He looks at himself as one of the only trained and experienced radio journalists, who is also a multiple experiencer of the unknown. Join Dave LIVE from 9PM-Midnight Pacific every weeknight on Spaced Out Radio. Tonight, we will be exploring Dave's research into the mystery of Flight 21. LINKS: https://spacedoutradio.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SpacedOutRadio https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066930909169 https://www.instagram.com/DaveScottSOR/

We're kicking off our summer of superheroes with one of the first theatrical superhero movies: the 1966 Batman movie starring Adam West and Burt Ward! Join in as we discuss the development of the TV show, the film's relationship to camp, Batman's detective work, and the state of modern superhero cinema. Plus: Why is this Batman movie set entirely during daylight hours? Why did Burt Ward do almost all of his own stunts? Does Batman work for the government? Can Marc name the Thunderbolts? And, most importantly, who is the most dateable Batman? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)---------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise ofNerd Culture by Glen Weldon (2016)The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic Book Scare and How it Changed America by David Hadju (2009)"Batman" (Museum of Broadcast Communications)"Adam West: Behind the Mask" (The Independent)"Batman" (AFI Catalog)"Original Design for the Leader in Captain America: Brave New World Revealed" (IGN)"Captain America: Brave New World Leader Merchandise Looks Nothing Like the Character in the Movie" (ScreenCrush)"The Comic Artists Who Inspired Roy Lichtenstein Aren't Too Thrilled About It" (Smithsonian Magazine)

EPISODE SUMMARY: Otto Padrón is a visionary leader who has shaped the media industry across TV, radio, and digital platforms. He is the former President and CEO of Meruelo Media, the fastest-growing minority-owned media company in California. and an Army Ambassador who has programmed Telemundo and Univision. He shares his incredible journey from Cuba, through the military, to becoming a giant of media. On this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody, Chachi talks to Otto about:Growing up in Cuba where his Dad was a chief engineer for Cuba's television network CMQThe heroic sacrifices his parents made to escape Cuba and bring family to Miami via SpainHis Uncle Omar's influence on him and U.S. Hispanic media in the U.S.Serving as an Airborne Ranger and then a Green Beret during Desert StormWhat his military experience taught him about leadershipHow programming Telemundo taught him to be bold and take risksLeaving his head of programming role at Univision to be deployed in IraqSaving KDAY and how he fell in love with radioAnd More!ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST: Otto Padron is the former President and CEO of Meruelo Media and made it the fastest growing Minority owned Media Company in California. Otto's mass media experience and leadership has been the instrumental vision powering Meruelo Media into an industry trailblazing organization. As such, there is no U.S. based minority owned and operated media company with the platform diversity, reach and execution of Meruelo Media.Otto conceived, shaped, formed, and operated the most diverse Super Cluster in the Nation with a carefully curated and culturally unique multi-lingual collection of brands under one flag – Meruelo Media, Los Angeles. As such, this distinct organization is one of the fastest and strongest growing media companies in the Nation with six key broadcast properties serving the Greater Los Angeles area. Its broadcast portfolio holds some of the most legendary brands in the U.S. The oldest independent Spanish language TV station in the U.S., KWHY-TV 22 celebrating a 35-year broadcasting legacy with its combo full power sister station, KBEH-TV 63. These institutional properties are joined by heritage rock station KLOS 95.5 FM super serving SOCAL for over 50-years, coupled with the legendary KDAY 93.5 FM commemorating 40- years as the first U.S. commercial radio station to play Hip-Hop which is now joined by the iconic tastemaker rhythmic FM stations in the Nation – Power 106; the super cluster is capped by the new KLLI “CALI” 93.9 FM playing the hottest Spanish Language hits. All these iconic brands offer a deep and multiprong digital strategy to engage multimedia users at all relevant touchpoints. Such is the case for Power106 and its near 2 Million YouTube subscribers. In 2014, Otto led the design and construction of the new Meruelo Media Los Angeles multimillion-dollar Broadcast and Studio Center (www.meruelostudios.com) now home to FOX Television's African American OTT/Streaming service – FOX Soul. As a widely respected and award-winning content creator, Otto brings a unique combination of revenue generation coupled with a well footed and pragmatic production approach that drives creative innovation at every phase of execution.As a young Cuban immigrant growing up in the US, Otto formed a passionate bond with mass media thanks in great part to his father, a broadcast engineer in the then nascent Spanish language network, Univision. Many years later, Otto would serve as the Senior Vice President of Programming at Univision leading the network's content strategy in setting viewing records and establishing itself as one of America's most watched TV Networks – regardless of language! Otto is the only executive to have successfully headed programming for both major U.S. Spanish language networks, Univision and Telemundo. His unique media background brings a rich perspective and matchless insight of the Latino viewer profile, content, and cultural preferences to any operation. As a shaping member of these powerhouse brands, Otto skillfully blended solution-based content ideas with a value-oriented production management style driven by bottom-line results. During his +20-years programming these competitive networks, Otto developed a keen understanding of relevant entertainment/information formats and has established a reputation for delivering winning results through relevant and compelling editorial, production excellence and flawless execution.During his nearly 15-year tenure at Univision, Otto assumed various positions of growing responsibility culminating as Senior VP, Programming and Promotions. He directly managed all domestic entertainment productions, operations, on-air promotions and key positioning and branding strategies. He was responsible for the development and launch of many of the programs that continue on-air today. Overall, he was responsible for the management of an annual content budget of over $500 million and supervised a team of more than 300 employees. Moreover, he managed all programing aspects of the content agreements with Televisa (Mexico), Venevision (Venezuela) and RCN (Colombia), as well as the network's general entertainment domestic U.S. productions. Otto is a Retired Colonel with 38 years of distinguished military service. He was commissioned as an Infantry officer and began his military career in the Special Operations Command serving as an Airborne Ranger in the legendary 75th Ranger Regiment. His career continued with assignments in some of the most demanding active-duty units in the U.S. Army. He retired in 2022 as the Deputy Division Commander of the 91st Training Division in Fort Hunter-Liggett, California. For his numerous military achievements, Otto was a featured Soldier in a U.S. Army Strong campaign as one of America's top Latino leaders. COL Padron (Ret) most notable awards are the Bronze Star Medal; Legion of Merit; the coveted Ranger tab; Pathfinder Badge; Master Parachutist Badge and the Combat Infantry Badge for valorous service under enemy fire. (Army Campaign – click). Today Otto continues to serve as an Army Ambassador, a title that carries the protocol rank of a 2-Star General. Otto is the Vice Chair of the world-famous Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Walk of Fame committee. He also sits on various boards and commissions in the SOCAL region with an emphasis on increasing minority voices, academic resources, and access for hard- to-reach communities. As such, Otto was a key member of the FCC Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CDEC) bringing a minority and veteran perspective to the FCC council. He is married to Mexican actress, Angelica Vale and has four children. Otto is a distinguished master's program graduate from the Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania and is a Worlds Ahead Graduate of Florida International University's Chapman School of Business with a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Otto is a Hurricane who proudly holds a double Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Communications and Economics from the University of Miami, Coral Gables – his alma mater.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the myths and legends of the radio industry.PEOPLE MENTIONED:Omar MarchantRick DeesSteve JonesDr GruberColin PowellJerry 1:29Ray RodriguezCynthia HudsonCarlos VivesManny MartinezFernando GaitánRaul De MelinaSelenaJerry PerenchioHaim SabanAlex MerueloJeff SmulyanAngélica ValeRick SummingsPio FerroABOUT BENZTOWN: Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world- class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 23 libraries across 14 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown's Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Yamanair Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Top 10 Now & Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, The Rooster Show Prep, and AmeriCountry. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines and Molecular Moments.Web: benztown.comFacebook: facebook.com/benztownradioTwitter: @benztownradioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/benztownInstagram: instagram.com/benztownradio Enjoyed this episode of Chachi Loves Everybody? Let us know by leaving a review!

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Tom Ciesielka discuss:The role of public relations and reputation management in the legal industryThe importance of media visibility and thought leadership for lawyersBalancing legal ethics, confidentiality, and public exposure in marketingThe impact of social media on modern public relations strategies Key Takeaways:Media outlets prioritize availability and recognition over legal expertise—being well-known and responsive is often more important than having the best case results.Lawyers should integrate the PESO model (Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media) into their marketing strategy to create a balanced and effective public presence.Addressing negative media coverage should be handled with a focus on advocacy, emphasizing key legal issues and potential next steps rather than becoming defensive.Thought leadership and PR require a long-term commitment—lawyers should expect a minimum six-month investment before seeing meaningful results in recognition and business growth. "Your first obligation is to your client, not to publicizing your firm. That's just the reality of it." —  Tom Ciesielka Got a challenge growing your law practice? Email me at steve@fretzin.com with your toughest question, and I'll answer it live on the show—anonymously, just using your first name! Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ Episode References: LawHer Podcast by Sonya Palmer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lawher/id1599413853Personal Injury Mastermind Conference (PIMCON), October 5–8, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona: https://www.pimcon.org/The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib: https://www.amazon.com/1-Page-Marketing-Plan-Customers-Money/dp/1989025013/ About Tom Ciesielka: Tom Ciesielka, President of TC Public Relations, has over 25 years of experience in public relations, marketing, and business development. He helps clients manage their reputation through crisis communications, thought leadership, and media coverage in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR, and Fox News. Before founding TC Public Relations, he worked in film sales—representing Paramount, MGM, and New Line Cinema—and as marketing director for the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Originally from Philadelphia, he built his firm in Chicago on integrity, strategy, and innovation. Now in its third decade, TC Public Relations continues to refine media strategies that elevate client visibility. Connect with Tom Ciesielka:  Website: https://tcpr.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasciesielka/Twitter: https://x.com/TomciesielkaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tcpublicrelations/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, I feature special guest, Sara Davenport, Altered Stories Ministry Spiritual Advisor/Director Board Member that resides in the breathtaking state of Colorado. Sara had a professional career in Broadcast/Communications, gracing Christian radio with her presence for several years, both behind the scenes and as a radiant On-Air personality. She then transitioned into speaking/training, coaching, and authorship. In our heartfelt and authentic conversation, she shares her profoundly inspiring “Long Walk with Jesus” God story, a testament to her unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ and her quest to share His truth with the world, a beacon of hope that has guided her throughout her life, career, and calling. She also shares encouraging words to those who may be struggling with their God calling.  This episode also includes a mental health tip from our ministry partner and licensed mental health counselor, Sherri Pucket. 

In this episode, I feature special guest, Sara Davenport, Altered Stories Ministry Spiritual Advisor/Director Board Member that resides in the breathtaking state of Colorado. Sara had a professional career in Broadcast/Communications, gracing Christian radio with her presence for several years, both behind the scenes and as a radiant On-Air personality. She then transitioned into speaking/training, coaching, and authorship. In our heartfelt and authentic conversation, she shares her... The Full Episode Goes Live on February 24!

WGN Radio's Dave Plier talks to Jeff Rogers, jeffrogersunlimited.com, about this year's commercials for Sunday’s Big Game featuring celebs, nostalgia and plenty of humor. Plus Dave and Jeff talk about the NEW Museum of Broadcast Communications online exhibit on the Top 20 Super Bowl Commercials of all time. To see the new exhibit, visit MUSEUM.TV.

Lisa Dent is joined by WGN’s ‘On The Map’ host and President & CEO of The Museum of Broadcast Communications Dave Plier to talk about their top Super Bowl commercials exhibit. You can watch the top 20 Super Bowl commercials at www.museum.tv.

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and it's Friend Friday, which means I'm chatting with someone interesting from the Chicken Soup for the Soul world. Today I'd like you to meet Ashonti Ford, who wrote an inspirational story for our latest book about 101 Ways to Think Positive. Ashonti graduated from San Francisco State with a degree in Broadcast Communications, took an unpaid internship at a TV station far, far away, and is now an award-winning journalist who appears on over 100 different television news stations every morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

fWotD Episode 2759: Sydney Newman Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 23 November 2024 is Sydney Newman.Sydney Cecil Newman (April 1, 1917 – October 30, 1997) was a Canadian film and television producer, who played a pioneering role in British television drama from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. After his return to Canada in 1970, Newman was appointed acting director of the Broadcast Programs Branch for the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) and then head of the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He also occupied senior positions at the Canadian Film Development Corporation and Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and acted as an advisor to the Secretary of State.During his time in Britain in the 1950s and 1960s, he worked first with ABC Weekend TV, before moving across to the BBC in 1962, holding the role of Head of Drama with both organisations. During this phase of his career, he created the spy-fi series The Avengers and co-created the science-fiction series Doctor Who, as well as overseeing the production of groundbreaking social realist drama series such as Armchair Theatre and The Wednesday Play.The Museum of Broadcast Communications describes Newman as "the most significant agent in the development of British television drama." His obituary in The Guardian declared that "for ten brief but glorious years, Sydney Newman ... was the most important impresario in Britain ... His death marks not just the end of an era but the laying to rest of a whole philosophy of popular art."In Quebec, as commissioner of the NFB, he attracted controversy for his decision to suppress distribution of several politically sensitive films by French Canadian directors.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:14 UTC on Saturday, 23 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Sydney Newman on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

The Light Gate welcomes guest: Dave Scott, UFO/paranormal/Bigfoot experiencer, researcher, and radio host Date: October 28, 2024 Episode: 079 Discussion: UFOs, Extraterrestrials, Bigfoot, Paranormal, Flight 21 & more! Tonight, The Light Gate is delighted to welcome back Dave Scott, UFO, paranormal, and Bigfoot experiencer, researcher and more. Dave is the creator and host of Canada's ‘Spaced Out Radio,' running Monday through Friday nights at spacedoutradio.com. A former radio journalist, Dave graduated with a diploma in Broadcast Communications from one of Canada's top Broadcasting Schools, BCIT, in 1998. Dave then spent nearly 10 years in radio, mostly working in sports, before leaving the field to pursue other interests. Dave's personal quest into the unknown started in December of 2011, when he had contact from what he calls The Angel of Death, that he saw in his mother's eyes, which led to his first channeling experience. After this incident, Dave's personal experiences started becoming more frequent. Paranormal experiences. Premonitions started coming true. A Bigfoot sighting with two of the creatures within 100 feet of him. UFOs started appearing anytime he wanted, even though Dave had no idea what “summoning” was. Personal sightings of five extraterrestrial species, one who he's nicknamed ‘Carl'. On November 30th, 2014, Dave launched ‘Spaced Out Radio'. Dave's near decade as a journalist helped him craft his style of interview, making it comfortable and personal for his guests and listeners alike. He looks at himself as one of the only trained and experienced radio journalists, who is also a multiple experiencer of the unknown. Join Dave LIVE from 9PM-Midnight Pacific every weeknight on Spaced Out Radio. LINKS: https://spacedoutradio.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SpacedOutRadio https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066930909169 https://www.instagram.com/DaveScottSOR/

The Light Gate welcomes guest: Dave Scott, UFO/paranormal/Bigfoot experiencer, researcher, and radio host Date: August 26, 2024 Episode: 070 Discussion: UFOs, Extraterrestrials, Bigfoot, Paranormal, Precognition and more! Tonight, The Light Gate is delighted to welcome Dave Scott, UFO, paranormal, and Bigfoot experiencer, researcher and more. Dave is the creator and host of Canada's ‘Spaced Out Radio,' running Monday through Friday nights at spacedoutradio.com. A former radio journalist, Dave graduated with a diploma in Broadcast Communications from one of Canada's top Broadcasting Schools, BCIT, in 1998. Dave then spent nearly 10 years in radio, mostly working in sports, before leaving the field to pursue other interests. Dave's personal quest into the unknown started in December of 2011, when he had contact from what he calls The Angel of Death, that he saw in his mother's eyes, which led to his first channeling experience. After this incident, Dave's personal experiences started becoming more frequent. Paranormal experiences. Premonitions started coming true. A Bigfoot sighting with two of the creatures within 100 feet of him. UFOs started appearing anytime he wanted, even though Dave had no idea what “summoning” was. Personal sightings of five extraterrestrial species, one who he's nicknamed ‘Carl'. On November 30th, 2014, Dave launched ‘Spaced Out Radio'. Dave's near decade as a journalist helped him craft his style of interview, making it comfortable and personal for his guests and listeners alike. He looks at himself as one of the only trained and experienced radio journalists, who is also a multiple experiencer of the unknown. Join Dave LIVE from 9PM-Midnight Pacific every weeknight on Spaced Out Radio. LINKS: https://spacedoutradio.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SpacedOutRadio https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066930909169 https://www.instagram.com/DaveScottSOR/

Kathy Fettke is a leading expert in real estate and economics, frequently featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, and other major media outlets. She is the author of the #1 best-seller Retire Rich with Rentals and hosts the popular podcasts The Real Wealth Show and Real Estate News for Investors. Kathy also co-hosts the BiggerPockets podcast On the Market. With a BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University, she has extensive experience in newsrooms, including CNN and FOX. A certified personal coach, her mission is to empower others to achieve financial freedom through real estate. "Life With Mikey" is a dynamic podcast hosted by Mikey Taylor and Michael Michalov. Mikey Taylor, a former professional skateboarder turned real-estate-investing mogul, dives into the world of money, business, and culture. Drawing from his unique journey from skating the streets of LA to managing over $200 million in real estate, Mikey offers insightful discussions on achieving financial freedom and navigating the complexities of modern business. Michael Michalov boasts a robust 25-year journey in the financial services and real estate sectors. After college he quickly climbed the ladder in the banking industry, eventually becoming the Vice President of Retail, overseeing more than 200 locations, and managing a team of 1,075 employees. His knack for operational efficiency in banking and real estate is unparalleled. In 2014 Michael pivoted to becoming an entrepreneur and launched a financial advisory practice. This venture, which he successfully sold after three years, led him to an exciting opportunity as both a Partner and the COO at COMMUNE. With his extensive experience in operational management, financial advisory, and real estate, Michael is well-equipped to delve into a diverse array of captivating subjects.

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Investing in real estate funds requires navigating a complex landscape. In this episode, we take a practical approach to navigating this environment with Kathy Fettke. Explore effective investment strategies, learn how to make informed decisions aligned with your goals, and gain the confidence to build a thriving real estate portfolio.KEY TAKEAWAYSDo's and don'ts of investing in real estate syndication Understanding fund creation in real estate investment Crucial factors to consider when evaluating a fund Strategies to maximize your profit in your real estate ventures RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDGateway Investors: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gatewayinvestors/ The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, Ph.D., and Nan Silver: https://amzn.to/48XJA2f ABOUT KATHY FETTKEWith a passion for researching and sharing the most important facts on real estate and economics, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on such media as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, CBS MarketWatch, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the #1 best-seller, Retire Rich with Rentals, and host of two long-running RealWealth podcasts – “The Real Wealth Show” and “Real Estate News for Investors.” You'll also find her on the recently launched BiggerPockets “On the Market” podcast as one of several co-hosts. Kathy received her BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University and worked in CNN, FOX, CTV, and ABC-7 newsrooms. She's past president of American Women in Radio & Television.CONNECT WITH KATHYWebsite: RealWealth: https://realwealth.com/ | Grow Developments: https://growdevelopments.com/ Podcast: The Real Wealth Show: https://apple.co/48jYbVG | Real Estate News For Investors: https://apple.co/3tDGeSO LinkedIn: Kathy Fettke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyfettke/ CONNECT WITH USSchedule a 20-min get-to-know each other call - bit.ly/3OK31kISchedule a 30-min call to learn about investing with Three Keys Investments - bit.ly/3yteWhxVisit ThreeKeysInvestments.com to download a free e-book, “Why Invest in Apartments”!If you're looking for an affordable healthcare solution, check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://bit.ly/3JTRm1IGo deeper into your reflection with the Conscious Investor Growth Exercises. Click the link to access now https://bit.ly/46mLPKu Ready to accelerate your efforts? Click the link to learn more and apply to the Conscious Investor Growth Accelerator. Space is limited to 12 people https://bit.ly/3QA6K76  Please RSS: Review, Subscribe, Share!

To access a FREE collection of resources, go to www.TheMaverickVault.com   Real estate syndication is lucrative but comes with unique challenges and learning curves. Katty Fettke, having navigated this landscape herself, sheds light on the intricacies and nuances involved in successful syndication deals. Gain insights into strategies, tips, and best practices to optimize your investments today.     Key Takeaways From This Episode Why it's crucial to be adaptable and opportunity-driven in a shifting market  The value of in-depth industry knowledge and careful partner selection  Insights into the real estate cycles and current market trends Downsides of the lack of focus and proper planning in your business      References/Links Mentioned Bank of America Getting the Love You Want by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. | Paperback and Spiral-bound      About Kathy Fettke With a passion for researching and sharing the most important facts on real estate and economics, Kathy is a frequent guest expert on such media as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, CBS MarketWatch, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the #1 best-seller, Retire Rich with Rentals, and host of two long-running RealWealth podcasts – “The Real Wealth Show” and “Real Estate News for Investors.” You'll also find her on the recently launched BiggerPockets “On the Market” podcast as one of several co-hosts. Kathy received her BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University and worked in the newsrooms of CNN, FOX, CTV, and ABC-7. She's past president of American Women in Radio & Television.   Kathy became a certified personal coach through the Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael, California. In 2001, she took the coaching process to television and produced a cable show called “DREAM,” which followed the process of 6 people going after their dreams over 90 days. Kathy noticed a theme on her Dream coaching show: most people don't have time for their dreams when they are spending all their time at work to make money to pay the bills.     Connect with Kathy  Website: RealWealth | Grow Developments Podcast: Real Wealth Show: Real Estate Investing Podcast  Are you a passive real estate investor seeking financial freedom? Almost daily, new headlines break on the latest financial market upset. Now is the time to get educated on how to strategically invest in commercial real estate for long-term financial freedom. Grab your copy of “How to Passively Invest in a Changing Economic Environment” Go to…www.MavericksInvest.com    Want to keep up to date on the commercial real estate market, trends, investing tips and know what Neil is buying right now? Connect with him at Legacy Impact Investors, and be sure to register for his newsletter.    Connect with Neil Timmins on LinkedIn. If there is a topic you want to know more about or a guest that you would like to see on the show, shoot Neil a message on LinkedIn.      About Neil Timmins Neil is a commercial real estate syndicator, published author, and podcast host.   Neil's entry point into the Real Estate industry came after a few short years in banking. Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a Top 100 team and the #1 REMAX agent in Iowa by the age of 29, Neil had solidified his role as a force in the industry.   Having completed hundreds of Fix & Flips, Wholesales, Wholetails, Novations, and Owner-Financed deals, Neil longed to quit forfeiting time for dollars. After building a portfolio of single-family rentals to produce passive income, he found the strategy to be anything but passive.   Neil, however, didn't go looking for his first commercial deal, he actually stumbled into it. Since then, he has refined the process of analyzing and buying commercial properties that produce stellar cash flow.   Neil has been involved in over $300,000,000 in real estate transactions. While his holdings in commercial asset classes include apartments, offices, mobile home parks, and self-storage units, his passion is industrial property. Neil now has verticals in residential real estate, multiple commercial asset classes, brokerage, publishing, and this successful podcast.   Neil and his wife, Emily, are the proud parents of three active teenagers. Those who know Neil say he is a competitor by nature, whether for the biggest fish on a deep-sea fishing trip, the best ribs at a barbeque, or playing football back in his day at his alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha as a Maverick. Neil is always up for travel, spending time on the water, and of course, meeting people interested in learning about and investing in commercial properties.   Click here to see video of the podcast. 

Tim Larson donated to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, Illinois during their 40 Experiences at 40 Years fundraiser in April of 2023. He won the bid to co-host John Landecker's show on WGN Radio. John immediately loved the idea of our 3x5s and wanted to play a couple of rounds. Recorded September 20, 2023 in Studio A at WGN in downtown Chicago during the 7pm hour.

“I want to understand this thing called passive income, but first how do you make the money and get into that mindset ? I learned wealthy people have a different mindset.” -Kathy Fettke   Today I am interviewing Kathy Fettke who is the co creator of the Real Wealth Network alongside her husband Rich Fettke. Kathy is an investor, educator, and radio host who is a guest expert on platforms like CNN, Fox News, NPR, CBS, CNBC, Marketwatch and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of a best selling book "Retire Rich with Rentals" and is also the host and creator of the podcast The Real Wealth Show with listeners in 133 countries. She has presented at my FIBI Pasadena meeting times numerous and also is a guest speaker at many others.    Kathy Fettke: Began her career in broadcasting with a BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University. She worked in news media, but eventually discovered it wasn't for her. After family hardships, she went from a stay at home mom to a full time investor. She also became a certified personal coach where she educates people on creative financing as well as mindset.  TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE:   The rights and wrongs in real estate  How Kathy got started in real estate with a 1031 exchange  Why mindset is the key to transformation  Wealthy people have a different mindset  Understanding the flow of money  Are you in your own way  Your mindset will set the foundation of your success  The healthy benefits of journaling and meditation  The importance of facing your fears How to face the next level necessary growth  Do you know your other selves and the gifts they have to offer the world  What is self reference  Why the deeper you go a deeper understanding is required There are many ways to become wealthy and create passive income  How to treat real estate like a business  What is an entrepreneurs brain  Do the opposite of what the headlines tell you to do  Are we in a recession Understand what you are buying     Listen now and find out how Kathy found her Real Estate Breakthrough!   The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every other week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate on Youtube, iTunes, Spotify, and more. You can watch Kathy's interview on Youtube here.  Find out more about Kathy here:    Website RealWealth.com Website GrowDevelopments.com

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Today, we have a special guest in-studio! Rick Bellairs, who won the auction to benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications, earned the right to tell a speed joke! Oh, and keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Today, we have a special guest in-studio! Rick Bellairs, who won the auction to benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications, earned the right to tell a speed joke! Oh, and keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

John Williams brings you a round of Speed Jokes. Today, we have a special guest in-studio! Rick Bellairs, who won the auction to benefit the Museum of Broadcast Communications, earned the right to tell a speed joke! Oh, and keep sending your jokes to JohnWilliams@wgnradio.com

Executive Director of the Museum of Broadcast Communications Jim Carlton joins Andrea Darlas and Jane Clauss on the Big 89 to discuss the museum's first-ever online auction & fundraiser to honor it's 40th anniversary with more than 40 unique and broadcast inspired experiences! Jim shares how you can golf with Steve Cochran, eat lunch with Emmy award-winning actor Henry Winkler, and tour the set & meet the anchor teams of the WGN Morning News. https://www.charitybuzz.com/theme/MBC/lots  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today's podcast guest has done everything from museum tour guide and musician to puppeteer, teacher, and even a Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown.  He's my friend, Cliff Long, and his stories will have you in stitches. You won't want to miss this episode of Someone You Should Know.  BUY RIK A COFFEEMuseum of Broadcast Communications in ChicagoCliff's FB pageOur friends Tim Larson and Liz Wylder (in the photo with Cliff) podcastSomeone You Should Know 2023 // CatGotYourTongueStudios 2023How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

With a passion for researching and sharing the most important facts on real estate and economics, Kathy Fettke is a frequent guest expert on such media as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, CBS MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of the #1 best-seller, Retire Rich with Rentals, and host of two long-running RealWealth podcasts – “The Real Wealth Show” and “Real Estate News for Investors.” You'll also find her on the recently launched BiggerPockets “On the Market” podcast as one of several co-hosts. Kathy received her BA in Broadcast Communications from San Francisco State University and worked in the newsrooms of CNN, FOX, CTV, and ABC-7. She's the past president of American Women in Radio & Television. She is passionate about learning and sharing that information with the members of RealWealth and her podcast listeners. In today's show, Kathy shares her investment journey, her predictions on where we've been, and where the market is headed. Episode Link: https://realwealth.com/ --- Transcript Before we jump into the episode, here's a quick disclaimer about our content. The Remote Real Estate Investor podcast is for informational purposes only, and is not intended as investment advice. The views, opinions and strategies of both the hosts and the guests are their own and should not be considered as guidance from Roofstock. Make sure to always run your own numbers, make your own independent decisions and seek investment advice from licensed professionals.   Michael: What's going on everyone? Welcome to another episode of the Remote Real Estate Investor. I'm Michael Albaum and today I'm joined by Kathy Fettke, who is the co-founder of Real wealth and she's going to be talking to us today about her predictions around where the market is headed, and where we've been. So let's get into it.   Kathy Fettke, how are you? Thanks so much for taking the time.   Kathy: I am doing wonderful, thanks for having me here.   Michael: Oh my gosh, I'm so excited. So we had your husband Rich on a while ago on our podcast and we were asking him about market conditions and forecasting and he goes timeout you got to have my wife on. So for anyone who didn't catch that episode, give us a quick, quick intro background, who you are, where you come from and what it is you're doing in real estate.   Kathy: Yeah, well, Rich, and I founded real wealth, which we really did by accident. It was back in 2003 when he was really more in the motivational world. He was a speaker and had come out with a book called extreme success. He was doing this national book tour, we didn't know anything about real estate, but we house hacked, which wasn't really a term then. But basically, we bought a house it was way too expensive for us. So we rented out rooms and that's how we afford to live there. That's how you summarize that. But other than that, that was our only landlord experience and we didn't we didn't think that we could buy real estate until we were rich. You know, that's oftentimes what people think like, I gotta wait till I am a multimillionaire before I can do that, so he you know, he was building his coaching business, I was a stay at home mom. It was on that. On one of his when he came home from his tour, his media tour, and he noticed a freckle. As you probably saw, he's a redhead. So there's a lot of freckles on that guy but he noticed he was like this one's weird.   So he checked it out and the doctor looked at it did more tests, thought he basically told rich, he had probably six months to live because melanoma was extremely deadly than it probably still is. But they have better things today. But back then it was just like, here's your diagnosis, you got six months. So obviously a massive shocker. Both of us being motivational speakers and coaches were like, no, no, no, I'm not buying this. But I had to figure out the finances and I wanted to take over so that he could you know, if the doctor was right so that he could really enjoy himself for those six months. But really, we both were like No, don't even go there just get better. So that's when I had a weekend radio show in San Francisco that I just did for fun. It was kind of a coaching show is helping people go after their dreams in a in like a 90 day period and, and really create the things that they always wanted, but were afraid to do and all of a sudden, I'm like, I gotta change the show to me figuring out how to make money in 90 days, you know and how do I do that? So I completely changed the focus to wealth building and because it was the San Francisco show, I could interview really high level people like Robert Kiyosaki and that's how I learned real estate investing and that's over time, we built real wealth and we've been helping people, you know, educate people and educate ourselves ever since on how to build wealth through real estate.   Michael: I love that. So you're telling us that you learned real estate investing via hosting your own podcast and interviewing folks that had done it?   Kathy: Oh, yeah and I was such a dummy. I mean, like, literally knew nothing. Nothing. I mean, we were renting out rooms in our home on Craigslist. So like, we understood the dark side of what's doing, right, because of stories there. But no, it wasn't until I just thought I got it. I gotta figure this thing out. I've heard that there's a thing called passive income. I don't know what it is but let's find out and I just started interviewing people but I was lucky enough that because I was so desperate to create money, and I've been a stay at home mom for years. I I'd been in broadcasting and that was my degree. But I didn't want to chase fires and murderers when I was raising young children. So I, I basically was not doing that anymore and, and so and bless. They had strikes all the time where I'd have to march for hours in the middle of the night like that. Anyway, I hadn't been working and I didn't It's hard for women when you're out of the workforce for even a few months, but let alone a few years, kind of don't know how to get back in. So that was the focus is like how do I do this? But one thing I thought, well, I could maybe sell sponsorships. So I just started listening to everybody who was advertising at the time. It was like, oh, wow, there's a lot of people, but advertising mortgages.   So because you know, this was 2003 and that was what it was everybody was wanting a mortgage? Because they were ridiculous. So I went down the phonebook which existed at the time, and called all these one by one and finally I got someone. Well, I finally got someone to agree only because I was so tired of hearing no, I called finally the last person on the list. I was like, I got an offer you can't refuse. I'm looking for a co-host, instead of like an advertiser, and the guy's like, yeah, sounds good. So that's how I got my sponsor, but it ended up being a mortgage broker who I made a co-host and I came home and rich started laughing. He's like, oh, now you have a mortgage show. Like, that's gonna be funny, because you don't even like going to our fight you skip every financial planning meeting we ever have. And because I just really wasn't into it. But this mortgage broker who became my co-host, I thought, you know, how am I going to make this interesting, so rich, and I thought, well, you know, interview his clients, find out what they're doing with these loans. And that's, that was the game changer and again, like, I had no idea what I was talking about but I think that's what made the show interesting is, I would I was in such awe of the things that, that these people were doing, that all my audience was like, also learning along with me, and they were in awe. Because I was interviewing these 30 year old who were retired, you know, it was like, I'm 40 and I'm not retired. So what are you doing and I learned about flipping and I learned about buying hold, and I learned tax benefits and, and, you know, just all the strategies that Pete that at the time, were kind of secret because podcasts didn't exist back then. I'm so aging myself, but you couldn't you couldn't get the information. It was like late night TV or $10,000 boot camps, infomercials. Yeah, so it was like I was opening this secret world of real estate investment and making it public and I'm happy to say I was one of the first it changed my life and it changed the life of 1000s of people who got to listen.   Michael: I love it, I love it a little bit. Kathy, I want to shift gears here in just a minute. But before we do, I mean, you had such an interesting purview into this world of real estate investing. So having interviewed all those folks, and having taught numerous people how to do this, is there a red thread, or kind of key takeaway that you think should be thought should be spoken to would be investors or newer investors as they're just getting started?   Kathy: 100%, I can tell you, for me, I, I had a completely new mindset, because people like me who aren't born wealthy, you know, and, and have parents who work for money, you know, whoever, you know, they, if they're not working, they're not making money that you know, they don't understand investing and assets and cash flow and stuff like that, which is most of the world, right? So if you don't come from that, you don't have it, you don't have the mindset. So interviewing these people who were so different than what I thought rich people were like, and so you can even see it today, people who are angry at those who have there, they're just they feel it's unfair, that that's, that's the mindset I was in and then to actually talk to these people and find out there the most generous people, they have a different way of thinking, they look for opportunity, they look for ways that they can make a difference and making a difference is, you know, you're not going to be in business very long if you're not making a difference. And if you're not helping people, that's the bottom line, you're gonna be out of business unless you're government funded, and you get paid no matter what. But, you know, but you know, in a, in a free market society, it's like, if you're not making a difference in helping people, you're, no one's gonna buy your stuff. So I just really learned that, that these, there was a different mindset. So it had to start there and the way that my mindset changed was just being around people and you hear that a lot you hear, like, if you want to change your mindset, get around people that you want to be like, don't hang around the people you don't want to be like, you know, you become who you hang out with. So for me, just even being on the radio, with these people was enough for me to be exposed to a different way of being so it really begins with mindset,   Michael: Love it and kind of taking that a step further, what's your best advice, or the best way that you've seen people get around some different people that have the things or have accomplished what it is I'm looking to accomplish?   Kathy: You know, today, it's so much easier. There's so many more opportunities. You have podcasts that are free. Again, this didn't exist. There weren't radio shows that talked about, you know, how to build wealth through real estate, you know, and if it was it was probably someone who was trying to sell you something. So today, you have access to so many different podcasts like right now. You have books that are $20 You know, my book retire rich with rentals is 20 bucks, and it's my experience all summed up. There's so many books like that. out there that are cheap. So, you know, learning from those who really technically have nothing to sell you, you know, except a $20 book, you know, that's, that's okay do that real estate conferences Rheas. There are local Rheas everywhere and you have to be careful, because RIAs still have sharks. Even when I started real wealth, I couldn't believe the number of sharks that were out there and I ran into all of them. I'm telling you, like I couldn't. This is the other thing that new investors don't realize is that not everybody's nice and not everybody's telling you the truth. When you're a truth teller, you just assume other people tell you the truth and I can tell you when it comes to financial services, it's like, you know, there's so many people that can lie to your face and I met all of them here as well as smile, and they're so happy and they would come to my real estate group groups, they would come to me, assuming I was naughty, like they were and be like, hey, I got some properties to offload. You know, I'll pay like 10 grand, you know, we're getting them.   This was when the when everything fell apart. He's like, we're buying these things for like, $2,000 in Kansas City, and you can resell them for 20. Like, that's not fair, that like, these are tear downs, you know, but so, and they thought that I would be down for that. So there's, there's still RIAs where there's sharks who got out. So I guess the next step is when it comes to mindset, you've got a next step, educate, educate, educate, because then you can't be ripped off as easily. It's kind of like, I like to describe it, like when I took my family to Costa Rica, and I forgot to do my due diligence in the sense of, I forgot to find out what the exchange rate was and I had my $20 and I wanted an empanada and we were hungry and I handed the $20 and I got some change back and I looked at it, and I didn't know what it was and we walked out and I heard the people laughing. I'm like, oh, I just got ripped off but I don't even know how I don't know. You know, so that's how it is in real estate, if you haven't done your homework, and you haven't read those books and listen to those podcasts and you have learned that it's pretty easy to get ripped off.   Michael: Yep, I love that, I love that. Let's shift gears here, Kathy, because what you're doing right now, in this space is super, super interesting and talking about market trends and forecasts. So give us a little bit of insight, give us a little preview into your world of what that looks like and how you're doing it.   Kathy: Sure, well, it was in 2005. I'll just kind of go back again, where I was able to get people like Robert Kiyosaki on my show and he was the first one who was counterintuitive and that taught me so much because he was saying things that nobody else was saying, and no headline was saying, at the time, like what oh, like at the time, the, the main economist for the National Association of realtors had just come out with a book in 2006. That said, you know, I can't even remember it. But it was basically like, why this is why there's no housing bubble and why home prices will continue to go up for the rest of the decade and it was like this was the National Association of realtors Chief Economist. So you get Kiyosaki coming on and going, no, no, that's like, the loans are going to reset and they're starting now and by 2007 2008, people won't be able to pay the payment, because it's all adjusting and it was so obvious once I could see the data and that oh, you know, I ended up joining my co-host and becoming a mortgage broker. So I knew how bad the industry was and I knew how full of lies it was I my first loan that I turned in. They the bank came back and said, oh, your client doesn't make enough money and I was like, well, that's too bad. I'll let him know. He doesn't qualify and they said, no, no, we changed his income he qualifies now and I came home and I was like, pocket, I go rich. Is that legal and he goes, no, honey, that's fraud. Don't put your name on that. So I was one of the few mortgage brokers that Dec was didn't want to deal with the consequences of fraud. So I would turn down people and they would just go to the mortgage broker next door. They were Nina loans, no income, no assets. I didn't need anything. Anything, I didn't need to know anything about you and I could give you a $5 million loan. It was crazy. So I knew something was wrong. But so did everybody else but it was it was nobody could see it. So Kiyosaki is going, you know, this isn't going to end well and like yeah, da. So he was explaining that all the markets that really benefited from easy loans and easy lending were California, Nevada, the San states, Arizona, Florida and he said, but there are certain places that haven't abused these loans and Texas was one of those places. Texas wouldn't allow 105% cash out refinance.   Do you know what that is? That's where you would do a refi and get more money back than the value of the house. It's bright, steady. So Texas didn't do that because they'd been through the SNL crisis in the 80s. They weren't going to do that again. So, he was Kiyosaki was explaining in 2005 2006 I've sold everything in California and all the San states and I'm buying in Texas, I'm exchanging everything in Texas, because the fundamentals are there. The jobs are there, the population is growing. But the but the property's cash flow and that was something. As a California girl, I didn't even know the word. I didn't know what cash flow was, except for negative cash flow, that was a thing. I was curious, like, if you invest in California with negative and that was like common. So it was like all positive cash flow. Okay, so rich, and I jumped on a plane, we went to Texas in 2005, we came back with five properties, because back then you could buy as unlimited amount of investment properties, no money down. That's the kind of lending that existed, and no paperwork. So you know, sign on the dotted line. So we came back with five, but we bought, right, we bought, where the growth was headed, where the jobs were, where the freeways were going, and I talked about it on the show.   Next thing, you know, everybody wanted to do what we were doing. So that's, again, how real well start is just helping people buy and these markets. So I knew back then that you have to does like don't pay attention to the headlines pay attention to fundamentals and that's the same thing I'm doing today and this same thing exists today, where the headlines are, are not following data and people are basing their investment on these false headlines. Like even today, I had a little Facebook fight with some people saying, you know, everybody's like housing crash housing crash, and I'm like, where, like, where? Just show me the data…Yeah, I'm really curious to know where this housing crashes and I get crickets, you know, nothing. But that's what people are thinking and I'm okay with that. If, if my competition leaves the market, I'm okay with that. I would love less competition. Go, go away. Let me buy the stuff, you know.   Michael: Yeah, totally, totally. So I mean, I'm hearing the same chatter and seeing the same headlines doom and gloom, bubble housing crash. Talk to us about what you're seeing from a data driven perspective and what kind of your perspective and projections are   Kathy:   Sure, well, let's look at the American home owner versus the American homeowner before the last crash, before the last crash, there was no money down. In fact, you got cash back for buying, you could buy as many as you want. No, no, no paperwork required, right. It was just right. You know, today, it's a very different situation thanks to Dodd Frank changes it you have to put money down. I mean, not necessarily the first time homebuyer can put 3% down, but they still have to qualify with open books. And we all know how hard it is to get a loan and it has been for the past 12 years, so…   Michael: Full cavity search… as your neighbor's mailman, like…   Kathy: It's crazy awful. I'm doing one right now and I hate it. But you know, this is what it's been for 12 years is difficult. So you've got people for the last 12 years that had to qualify, you have the highest FICO is these are people who have proven a history of paying their bills, that was not the case back then it was subprime at, you can have a history of not paying your bills and still get a loan 100% financing, not the case today, you have to show that you pay your bills, and that you put money down and that your income supports the payment and not just that, but that debt to income that you can't have so much debt that you can't pay your home. So, you know, it's not been easy. The people who own homes today qualified, they're locked into low rates. They have the lowest housing cost in history. I might be wrong on that but they have very low housing cost the people who own homes.   So because they're locked into 3% rates, and they qualified and since then their wages have increased. I'm talking about homeowners only now this is not the case for renters. Renters are in a horrible place today. Horror, I've my heart bleeds for renters today because they they're spending most of their paycheck just trying to have a roof above their heads. It's a difficult time. That's why I've been on a mission to tell people buy a house because you can lock in your payment for 30 years and not worry about rent. But unfortunately, there's a lot of people who are unable to do that and that's the story. It's the renters and hopefully, you know, hopefully landlords will be able to provide affordable housing but it's hard you know, it's hard today because we're trying to build affordable housing and how can we do it when lumber went up? 100% or whatever like it's not easy, eight right la Los Angeles. I live in Southern California. I don't know you know that what happened here but la tried to build affordable housing with a grant you know, free government money. Do you know that that the homeless housing that they built cost 800,000 a unit for I kid you not the oh my gosh, housing 800,000 because it's Well, first of all, governments don't tend to know leave it to the efficient sector. Yeah but it's not easy.   So, you know, when you've got a situation now where the Federal Reserve stimulated the housing market when they shouldn't have, they misread even our Federal Reserve that is supposed to be controlling the economy wasn't because they were thinking that during COVID, there would be a slowdown. But of course, when you print 40% of the money that's circulating in two years, there's probably going to be an impact and of course, that impact is inflation and add to it that the Federal Reserve was buying mortgage backed securities to keep interest rates low. So and all this happened when you had the largest demographic ever, of first time homebuyers hitting the market, the millennials, age 28 to 34 biggest, biggest generation ever hitting the homebuyer age and they're very well educated, well paid people, low interest rates, and then add COVID where they could live anywhere. So a recipe for disaster that drove prices up. People think they're going to come crashing down. Tell me why. Tell me why people who are highly paid, qualified for the loan or locked into 3% loans are going to suddenly go, oh, no, rates are up. I'm going it's kind of like that scene and you know, where the roller machine is coming at? Oh, awesome. Yeah, there's no, it's not. That's not happening.   Michael: Yeah, well, that's such a good point because I think I would be remiss if we didn't talk about interest rates going up. But that's so much of one side of the equation we're hearing about, in order for people to buy properties at these higher interest rates, there needs to be inventory to sell. So talk to us about kind of that side of the equation as well.   Kathy: Yeah, no, it's a great point, you know, it kind of economics comes down to supply and demand, always, always, you know, you can, you can have 2% interest rates, but if nobody wants, whatever it is, that's out there, it doesn't matter and that was kind of what happened in in 2010-2011 and 12. You know, interest rates went so low, but no one was buying housing, because they were scared and there was a lot on the market. So a lot of lot of supply, not enough demand, it didn't matter that rates were low, of course, that that turned around, eventually. But here we are, you know, fast forward, this massive demographic of young people that are trying to just have a place to live. You know, this isn't stocks where you just invest, this is like your life. People want shelter. They don't necessarily want to live with mom and dad. They don't want to live in small apartments downtown as they're forming families and there was this crazy headline that millennials weren't going to form families. Well, not at 21 but they're their family forming age now, you know, like, right, right, right, who's gonna buy a house and have babies at 21… I don't know maybe in the Midwest, but not generally, today. So there was just a lot of misinformation. Again, don't trust the headlines, it's be careful about headlines and look at the data. Today we have a situation where building has been difficult and in 2008, 2000 2008 builders got absolutely wiped out and they were in no mood to get started and many couldn't and there wasn't financing for builders.   That's how I got started in syndications because builders came to me and they're like, I can buy land for almost nothing. I can't get money, can you? Can you raise money? I'm like, I don't know. Maybe it turns out I could and so we were able to buy land for almost nothing and you know, buy 4200 lots in Tampa for like 10 cents on the dollar was crazy. It was crazy. But there was no money. So builders just and there was no demand. So why would builders built and that didn't mean that that's applied and really thin out until like 20 I don't know 14 Maybe. So okay, and then being a builder now being someone that boy tough business. You know, that land that we bought in Tampa, we're just now finishing, you know, selling those lots because it takes so long to get infrastructure in place took 10 years to get the roads in and the utilities and stuff. It's not quick, and that's even in Florida and in our other subdivisions. They're all two or three years delayed and that's just us, you know, so think of all the builders out there that either don't have the appetite to do spec housing, they'll build to order basically but and now you know new homes tend to get hit the hardest when rates go up. So builders really aren't in the mood to to build at a time when it's so desperately needed and then add the supply chain issues and the you know, just the blame issues, it's hard to hire anyone and then during COVID, we had to shut down our site, the cities were shut down, we couldn't get permits, we couldn't get approvals and, and then you know, one person gets sick on the job site and you're shut down for two weeks, you come back to work and one other person gets, I mean, it's been hard to bring on new supply at a time when it's so desperately needed. So here we are higher home prices, higher, higher rates, less people able to buy homes, more people forced to rent, and the inventory is not there.   Michael: So you think that there is enough kind of demand pent up there with not nearly enough inventory now or on the horizon, that that demand is going to push through those elevated home prices and interest rates?   Kathy: You know, again, it just depends on the market. The mistake, I think in the headlines is that they keep treating it like it's a national housing market and you and I both know, that's just not the case. It's so market specific. So there are some areas that really boomed because people from the San Francisco Bay area or from New York, got the heck out of town because they could live anywhere and cities are not so exciting when everything shut down. So you have places like Boise that just bubble up but is it a bubble when it's California money moving to a cheap area. For them it's no bubble, you know and it's not like these Californians are gonna go, oh, you know, gosh, prices are stalling. Maybe I should sell it a loss. No, they bought a house in Boise because they want to live there, you know, they want a second home or whatever and it was cheap for them. So but do I see that continuing? Probably not. I think I'm guessing prices have kind of maxed out at Boise but I also don't see a crash. You know, same for Austin, these aren't places I wouldn't necessarily invest. I don't like investing in places that saw 40% growth year after year. You know, like I, I doubt that's going to continue. I want to be in areas where that hasn't happened yet. It's about to happen.   Michael: And so you that's perfect segue into my next question is how do you find the next Boise or the next Austin? What are you looking for and what should our listeners be looking for?   Kathy: Yeah, I mean, it's definitely a changing market and, again, that doesn't mean people aren't going to still be moving to Austin and Austin still looks really cheap for people from New York and San Francisco. So some of these areas where, where there's tech growth and job growth and jobs of the future kind of growth. It's going to continue. I mean, look at Miami, if you asked me if Miami would see the kind of growth it's had, I would have said no way. You know, everybody's afraid. It's got to be underwater. No one seems to care. Miami was the hottest market ever last year in the year that everybody's talking about climate change, I don't get that.   But you know, what you have? Is the financial sector moving there from New York. So, you know, do you want to live in New York City where it's cold and windy in the winter or do you want to live in Miami, like one? That's right, you're moving? Easy, so I wouldn't, I wouldn't buy there but what that tells me is people that are that lived in Miami who are getting priced out, they're gonna move kind of to other parts of Florida, that are cheaper and companies that you know, maybe are concerned about climate change, you're gonna move to parts of Florida, that aren't as risky. Texas, you know, look at Elon Musk, you see, he's part of a trend that's been going on for 10 years of, hey, there's two places that stayed open during the pandemic, Texas and Florida, maybe South Dakota, but no one wants to live there. So it's really Texas in Florida. If you want to have a business that stays open, you're gonna go there, so the businesses are going there and people are following.   Michael: Yeah, that makes total sense and Kathy, where do you go to get your information and to get your data, the raw data, not the politicized headlines, but these are the numbers, I want to use them to then interpret and come to conclusions? Where do you get those from?   Kathy: I just I really just interview people all the time that are in that are either longtime experienced investors and have been through cycles and, and understand fundamentals versus hype and I'm not saying not to be cautious. This is a time to be cautious, because we're in a changing market and we don't know how aggressive the Fed is going to be and we don't we don't know what's hot, what's coming. But the fundamentals work no matter what. So I listen to longtime investors who have been through cycles. I follow the I follow closely the federal reserve and what they're doing. I follow the Treasury, the 10 year treasury and this is you know, this tells me when there's all this concern that interest rates are continued going to continue to rise, the 10 year treasuries retreating and the Fed follows the market and the market is saying, we don't, you know, we don't see that inflation is going to continue forever, or that the markets gonna boom forever and if the markets not booming and there's not rampant inflation forever, you're not going to see interest rates continue to rise. You know, if the 10 year treasury is retreating, that tells you rates are going to come back at some point to, again, my opinion. Right. So, those are some of the things I follow. I follow Housing Wire Logan Mota Shami, I love what he says you see could be controversial, but he's to me, he's been he makes sense and just data I mean, it you just look, all you have to do is search mortgage payments on the Fred I look at that's the Federal Reserve and historical, you know, mortgage payments to income, and its lowest it's been, and then look at jobs. We're still at what 3.6% or something on unemployment, so super lawyers the recession… I usually you don't have a recession when you got jobs like that and continued job growth. You know, we've got job numbers coming out, and we're seeing growth. So I don't know, they got two jobs for every one American who wants them. So how is that a recession?   Michael: Right, right. Yeah, no, I'm with you 100% and Kathy quickly for investors, because we've talked a lot about and focus a lot about homeowners and owner occupants. But for investors who are just getting started, you know, looking at their fellow investors or hearing podcasts, everyone talks about double digit returns for long term buy and hold for cash flowing properties. Should people be adjusting their expectations now, if they're just getting into the game, because prices are higher and because interest rates have also gone up pr do you think rents have kept up with them over time…   Kathy: For us, and I don't know what you guys are seeing, we're seeing cap rates look pretty pathetic honestly, it doesn't look great. So that's a bummer but there's still parts of the country that where you can get pretty good cash flow. They're just not areas that excite me. There, there will always be linear markets, markets that kind of just are there, and you can cash flow in those markets, but you probably won't see appreciation and they haven't even appreciated in this crazy bull run that we've had. So yeah, if something goes wrong, you know, your roof to change your roof, or you know, and I own these kind of properties. You have a plumbing issue, man, there goes your yours cashflow. So, you know, I like cash flow, but I would rather be in areas that are experiencing growth and in those markets, the cashflow is just not great. So I've been telling people, if you're you know, if you're it depends on what you're trying to do and if you're trying to create a retirement for yourself, and you're not needing the cash flow right now, don't worry about it, think about the future and ask yourself, where do I think this property will be 10 years from now, maybe 20 years from now…You know, that's what matters more, because you can make cash flow today, you know, if you're young get a get a job, you know, that should be your cash flow. You're here to give your gift to the world.   We don't have an economy if people aren't working and contributing, you know, you were not really meant to come here and retire at 30. I don't think you know, right. So if your job your cash flow and have that job is something that you're great at and you love to do and contributes to society, and have your real estate be what happens when you're you don't want to work anymore and maybe that's 40, maybe that's 50, it shouldn't be 30 if it is good for you. But you know, I look at it, like buy something that is going to hold up in the long run and be in an area where there's growth. Because my experience has been that's where the big bucks are made. We had a single family rental fund that we just closed out. I know you guys, you do lots of funds and what we found in our fund, we bought properties and growth markets and then we bought some cash flow markets to kind of offset and that's how we've always promoted things is like hey get your cash flow properties and get your not so cashflow but growth properties and you know, balances. What we found is that the cash flow properties ended up with like a 8% return or so and the growth properties were like 40% like there was no comparison between the two. So for the long term, you know, get into the hot markets where people want to live and where the where the demographics are moving to and don't worry so much. I mean, obviously the cash flow should cover your expenses. But it's the returns have definitely gone down but that's not preventing me from buying in those areas because you're right, what was it was such a limited supply of inventory. When you're in markets where people are moving to, you're going to see rents go up over time. So never judge a property on the first year of the performer. Don't do that have a five year or a 10 year or a 20 year pro forma, because the first year is always going to be the worst and you know, because you're paying closing costs and, and your rents are, you know what they are that year…   Michael: But you're finding stuff you missed in the inspection and…   Kathy: All of that… So, but year two, year three or four, just like with apartments, you don't buy an apartment based on your first year. You know, you buy it based on what it's going to do for you. You know, if you're gonna buy an old car, you're gonna you're getting an old car, if you're gonna buy a new car. I mean, I, you shouldn't really compare real estate to cars but I gotta tell you this time, it kind of make sense, rich, and I both own Tesla's that we bought Rich's early adopter. So he bought the first ones. They're worth, like $10,000, more than we paid years ago, the value has gone up on our tests, as I think that's funny, you know, usually, values go down, because of lack of supply, they can't get batteries and who wouldn't want a battery operated car?   Michael: You know, it's like 615...   Kathy: Yeah, that's right… So that's driving prices up. It's the same thing with real estate. You know, people want a place to live, and they want to lock in their rate, and they're going to lock it in and anyway, it's the same and it's the same as an investor, you're buying in an area where people are moving to you are locking into a rate if there's not enough supply, for all the people moving in, you're gonna see rents go up over time.   Michael: That makes total sense. Kathy, this has been so eye opening, super, super fun. If people want to learn more about you reach out to you learn more about your fund, where's the best place to do that?   Kathy: You can go to realwealth.com and join it's free and you get access to lots of free information and data and then the real wealth show is my podcast and I interviewed lots of economists there. So that's helpful in trying to sort out what's really going on out there.   Michael: Amazing, amazing. Well, thank you again for coming on. Definitely look forward to being in touch and we'll talk soon.   Kathy: Awesome, thanks for having me.   Michael: Thanks!   All right, everyone. That was our episode a big big, big thank you to Kathy for coming on. Super insightful, really, really informative and I love that way to be data driven and not get swept away by the headlines. As always, if you'd like the episode, we'd love to hear from you with a rating or review wherever it is you get your podcasts and we look forward to the next one. Happy investing…