Podcasts about Clarion

Choice Privileges is a hotel chain with brands like Clarion, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson Americas etc. In today's podcast, we'll talk about the pros and cons of this program. You can find our Choice Privileges complete guide here.Choice Privileges Pros and ConsPros / items of interest...(01:37) - Earn elite status through credit card spend thanks to an update in early 2026. (05:59) - (Somewhat) fixed award chart(07:16) - Ability to book premium rooms with points sometimes(09:53) - Preferred Hotels partnershipLearn more about this partnership here(11:53) - Transfer 1:2 from Citi or Wells Fargo(12:31) - Buy points for around .7cpp during sales(13:14) - Titanium Travel Award: 50% off award stay up to 7 nightsCons...(16:23) - Not much elite benefit. Breakfast at Diamond, Titanium Travel Award at Titanium. (17:10) - Points expire after 18 months of inactivity(17:37) - Fewer aspirational properties (apart from Preferred Hotels, and even that experience is complicated)Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media.Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn HeadsMentioned in this episode:Visit FrequentMiler.com Did you know that Frequent Miller is also a website? At frequentMiller.com, you'll find all the latest deals, news about points, miles, and rewarding credit cards, the single best, Best Credit Cards page on the web, guides to all popular rewards programs, and many other terrific resources. If you'd like to get our posts sent to your email, go to frequentMiller.com/subscribe and sign up for free. https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe/

We know this issue landed in mid- to late July, but can it ever be too early to start thinking about your back-to-school wardrobe? Sassy invites you to imagine yourself as a Coco Chanel knockoff, an intimidatingly cool biker chick, or a face and a couple of limbs with monochromatic garments laid on top of you. (It'll make sense when you see it.) You can also learn about eye makeup, hair brushes, kilts, and what kind of time Jane had co-starring in R.E.M.'s "Shiny Happy People" video...but wouldn't you rather talk about all the new ADS that helped make this issue the fattest we've seen in months? We sure would! Get out two to four pairs of jeans and listen to our latest episode!QUICK LINKS

Jason Fraley interviews Malcolm Bruce (son of Cream singer Jack Bruce), who teams with Kofi Baker (son of Cream drummer Ginger Baker) as their legacy band Sons of Cream rocks Rams Head in Annapolis, MD this Friday. They discuss their fathers' biggest hits from “I Feel Free” to “Sunshine of Your Love” to “White Room.”  (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates 1,000 episodes with his high school football coach Rick Conner, the reigning Maryland 3A State High School Football Coach of the Year after leading the Linganore Lancers to an undefeated season to capture his 8th state championship. Coach Conner reflects on his life and career, from his own playing days at Western Maryland College to his early coaching days at T.J. High School to his 50 straight wins as Defensive Coordinator at Urbana High School. Of course, they also discuss his four state titles as Head Coach at Linganore High School, where Jason served as his very first team captain in 2002. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 10th anniversary of William Shatner's book “Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man" about his late “Star Trek” co-star Leonard Nimoy. They spoke in 2016 when Shatner performed at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the one-year anniversary of Ben Folds resigning as Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra after Donald Trump's Kennedy Center takeover, sparking a chain reaction of artist cancellations. Folds joined the show in 2018 to discuss the launch of his Kennedy Center series "Declassified," pairing the NSO with popular musicians like Sara Bareilles and Jon Batiste. We're replaying it today as a reminder of all that was lost and could be again. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update and Clarion Herald story preview. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Lent. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Eucharist- should we receive it on the tongue or in our hands?

Jason Fraley interviews actor Corey Feldman, who brings a special 40th anniversary screening of "Stand By Me" to Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland on March 14. They pay tribute to late director Rob Reiner and discuss the state of child actors in Hollywood today. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Virginia fine artist Daniel Redfern, who has amassed over a million Instagram followers as a social media influencer in the art world, not to mention features in Beverly Hills Magazine and the Global Art Times. They discuss his latest oil painting “Eternal Majesty: The Rise of Gold and Shadows,” which recently appraised for $15 million at The Naturalist Gallery. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

OK, no intro on this episode for a bunch of excellent reasons. First, Fintan could not be there (WE MISSED YOU GOOD, BRAH); second, as it was at ICE do you really need us to tell you awesome things about Clarion and how they made the industry's best show somehow even better?; and third, we introduce a new sponsor onto the podcast next week and it's nice to build towards that. Oh, and fourth, this is an interview with the top man at one of our current excellent corporate overlords. I'll let AI give you the bones of what we talked about, it's topical after all…In this episode, Jon sits down with Pini Yakuel to discuss the state of the gambling industry as we head into early 2026. Pini reflects on the lessons learned from the massive AI investments of 2025 and introduces his core philosophy for the future: Positionless Marketing.The conversation covers how AI is shifting the industry back toward "artisan" values, the importance of incremental self-improvement, and what operators should be analysing ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Oh, and a phrase you will want to take away for future use: “Good, better, best; never let it rest”.Chapters (which we can do because there was no separately recorded intro, you see)0:00 The scone debate4:15 Sophisticated vs. Complex: Pini explains why he prefers the word "sophisticated" when describing powerful software and how users often surprise developers.7:50 Reflections on 2025: A look at the "continuum" of learning and the evolving hype vs. reality of AI.9:30 The M&A Landscape: Pini discusses why Optimove passed on several acquisitions in 2025 and the current valuation of SaaS companies.11:00 "Good, Better, Best": The philosophy of "Kaizen" (continuous improvement) and why progress is the key to happiness.13:50 Delayed Gratification: The challenge of focus in a "cheap dopamine" world and how environment impacts the brain's ability to work.16:45 The desk, feng shui and the Black Museum – a detour.20:55 Why the positionless marketer is an artisan, not a factory worker.26:40 The 2026 World Cup: Preparation strategies for operators, focusing on past behavioural data and managing "generosity budgets".Choice quotes: "Positionless marketing is about expanding our range and versatility, allowing us to change the organizational structure we've been confined to since the Industrial Revolution." "Happiness is an upward trend line of your development... whether it's skill-based, spiritual, or just being a kinder person.”Pini Yakuel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piniyakuel/As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January '26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.We also say goodbye to the lovely folks at EveryMatrix this episode. It's been a genuine pleasure, and regardless of sponsorship, they're a terrific group of people with some wonderful product. Get the demo, you'll see exactly what we mean.The...

Jason Fraley previews Michael & Kevin Bacon performing tomorrow at Maryland Hall in Annapolis by delivering another flashback episode from their handful of chats over the years, this time from when The Bacon Brothers rocked The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia back in 2019. They also discuss Kevin's movie career. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

After a mercifully brief introduction [0:00 – 7:26], Fintan and Jon welcome Clarion Gaming's (OR IS IT?) Stuart Hunter to talk about next week's big ICE show.He shares insights on the preparations, challenges, and innovations that will enhance the attendee experience, highlights the importance of the StandOut Awards, the (surprise!) rebranding of Clarion, and the strategic partnerships that will shape the event. Additionally, he provides practical tips for attendees on navigating the venue and transportation options, emphasising the growth and evolution of the gaming industry [7:27 – 50:30]Choice quotes: "The StandOut awards recognise those people.""It's a lighthouse moment once a year.""We're excited. We'll be there."Stuart Hunter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-hunter-6456691b/As ever, we thank all of our sponsors for their vibrant and excellent support that makes all of this… magic… possible.In no particular order they are: the mighty EveryMatrix – the industry go-to for sportsbook platforms and data feeds. EveryMatrix's coverage is so damn good, they're gaining tier-1 operators all the time.Optimove, who turn customer data into something special, with tools that make businesses just plain work better. Optimove, your support helps us to keep creating content for an industry that probably thinks we disappeared years ago.Then of course there is Clarion Gaming, providers of the magnificent ICE expo (January '26 in Barcelona) and iGB Live! in London. There is simply nobody better at what they do.The Gambling Files podcast delves into the business side of the betting world. Each week, join Jon Bruford and Fintan Costello as they discuss current hot topics with world-leading gambling experts.Website: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3A57jkRSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cs6ReF Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGamblingFilesPodcast Fintan Costello on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fintancostello/ Jon Bruford on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-bruford-84346636/ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gambling-files-podcast/ Sponsorship enquiries: https://www.thegamblingfiles.com/contact/ Get our newsletter: https://thegamblingfilestldr.substack.com/

Jason Fraley interviews beloved actor Cary Elwes, who stars in the new hostage flick “Dead Man's Wire,” which opens in movie theaters nationwide this Friday. They discuss the movie, praise director Gus Van Sant, and reflect on Elwes' iconic acting career, including comedies like “The Princess Bride" and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights," war dramas like "Glory" and even horror flicks like “Saw.” Note: This interview was recorded before the murder of Rob Reiner, so forgive the upbeat tone while giving Reiner his flowers. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

What should we invest in based on demand, demographics and the current cycle? Join broker Michael Bull, CCIM as he talks with Josh Pristaw, President of Clarion Partners on favorable sectors and market expectations moving forward. With $74 billion in assets under management including industrial, retail, office, medical, senior and hotels, Clarion has a front seat view. Michael and Josh discuss how demographics, new supply levels, interest rates, debt availability and construction costs are guiding smart investing.  TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services - A global network of over 1,500 leading commercial real estate professionals delivering integrated, expert sales, leasing, management and consulting services across 200 U.S. and global markets. https://www.tcnworldwide.com/   Bull Realty, TCN Worldwide - Commercial Real Estate Asset & Occupancy Solutions in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast U.S. https://www.bullrealty.com/   Commercial Agent Success Strategies - Twenty-one cloud accessed commercial broker training videos with slide deck action notes. Learn more at https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/  

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Tom Arnold, who cracks up the D.C. Comedy Loft in Washington D.C. this Thursday through Saturday. They discuss his career in comedy from “Roseanne” to “The Stupids” to “Austin Powers,” as well as swapping personal stories about IVF. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

In this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Victor Njoroge about the intersection of AI and product management. Victor shares his background and role at Clarion, emphasizing the importance of optimizing workflows for sales development representatives. They discuss the concept of Sidebar, a platform for brainstorming and sharing ideas among professionals. Victor explains how he built a virtual board of directors using AI to gain diverse perspectives on product management challenges. The conversation highlights the significance of trust in AI tools, the need for continuous learning, and the enduring value of human skills in the age of AI. Takeaways - AI can optimize product management processes. - Building a virtual board of directors enhances decision-making. - Diverse perspectives are crucial for effective product management. - Trust in AI tools is essential for their successful implementation. - Understanding user pain points is key to product management. - AI can help in brainstorming and generating ideas. - Using personas can provide valuable insights in product development. - AI tools can save time and improve efficiency in product management. - Continuous learning about AI tools is necessary for staying competitive. - Human skills remain invaluable despite advancements in AI. Chapters 01:28 Introduction to AI in Product Management 04:15 Victor's Background and Role at Clarion 07:05 The Concept of Sidebar and Networking 09:53 The Genesis of AI in Product Management 12:24 Building a Virtual Board of Directors 15:21 Creating Personas for Product Management 18:10 Using AI to Challenge Bias in Decision Making 21:11 Practical Applications of AI in Product Management 24:49 Exploring Prioritization Techniques 30:39 The Role of AI in Product Management 36:36 Finding and Prioritizing AI Tools 41:47 The Human Element in AI and Product Management Links from the podcast: MITSloan Review Article "How I Built a Personal Board of Directors With GenAI" https://tinyurl.com/m28e8h4k Sidebar: https://www.sidebar.com Contacting Victor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-njoroge/ Contacting Dave LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo/ Dave's classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dave-prior-classes-4758623

Jason Fraley chats with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen, who co-host “New Year's Eve Live” tonight on CNN for the ninth straight year at Times Square in New York City. They spoke when their comedy tour AC² hit Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. back in 2018. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Creed lead guitarist Mark Tremonti as the band brings its "Creedmas" tour to The HALL at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland on Dec. 29th. They preview the show and break down the band's biggest hits, including “Higher,” “With Arms Wide Open,” “My Sacrifice” and “One Last Breath.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews “Twilight” alum Kristen Stewart, who makes her directorial debut by adapting Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir “The Chronology of Water,” now in select theaters before opening nationwide Jan. 9, 2026. Stewart goes in depth about her writing and directing process — and you'll even hear actress Imogen Poots chime in at the beginning to banter about our podcast title: Is it "Beyond the Fame" or "Beyond the Frame?" (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 20th anniversary of the Billy Joel musical “Movin' Out," which closed on Broadway on Dec. 11, 2005. He spoke to the show's Tony-nominated star Michael Cavanaugh when he brought his Billy Joel tribute concert to Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia in 2024. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of Cicely Tyson being honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. on Dec. 6, 2015. They spoke on the red carpet, honoring her legendary career from her Oscar-nominated role in “Sounder” to her Emmy-winning role in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” to her Tony-winning role in “The Trip to Bountiful." They spoke again the following year when she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama at the White House on Nov. 22, 2016. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley celebrates the 10th anniversary of Crosby, Stills & Nash performing “Silent Night” to light the National Christmas Tree on the White House Ellipse alongside President Barack Obama on Dec. 3rd, 2015. He spoke with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash just before the ceremony, exploring Crosby's history with The Byrds, Stills with Buffalo Springfield, and Nash with The Hollies, before uniting to form the legendary folk supergroup. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Clarion's Brent Jenkins and CBRE's Zaahir Syed discuss how capital raising for real estate is rapidly evolving. They provide insights on fund development, non-traded REITs, emerging opportunities in private wealth markets and more.Key takeaways on raising and deploying capital: Sourcing real estate capital is diversifying, with growing emphasis on private wealth and new opportunities to tap into the defined-contribution (DC) market.Accessing retail capital and 401k plans through DC channels is potentially a major area of growth, requiring new product structures and daily liquidity solutions.Fund managers must strategically align vehicle structures with investor objectives and market conditions for both short- and long-term capital needs.

Here’s the audio from the Nov 12th Fantastic Fiction at KGB, with guests Lara Elena Donnelly & Sam. J. Miller, Nov 12th, 7pm ET (Note: we continue to troubleshoot an audio issue that caused the author intros to be overmodulated; please pardon our mistake as we work to isolate the issue.) Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB series by clicking here!​​​​​​​​​​​​ Lara Elena Donnelly Lara Elena Donnelly is the author of the Nebula nominated Amberlough Dossier, the contemporary thriller Base Notes, and short fiction in Strange Horizons, Escape Pod, Nightmare, and Uncanny. She has taught in the MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College, as well as the Catapult Workshop. She is a graduate of the Clarion and Alpha writers' workshops, and has served as on-site staff at the latter, mentoring amazing teens who will someday take over the world of SFF. You can also find her at Homeward Books, where she's one of four co-founders working to bring genre-defying literature into being. & Sam J. Miller Sam J. Miller’s books have been called “must-reads” and “bests of the year” by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, and O: The Oprah Magazine, among others. They’ve also been banned in Florida, and stolen by AI. He’s received the Nebula, Locus, and Shirley Jackson Awards. He’s also the last in a long line of butchers. Sam lives in New York City, and at samjmiller.com

After the volatility to start the week on Monday, and amid the holiday shortened trading week, cattle futures somehow rallied to a higher weekly close as we finished out the month of November on Friday. Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek in Sioux Center, IA joins us to wrap up the week in the livestock and grain markets. Find more at https://www.kkvtrading.com. Also on today's show, we feature two conversations from the 2025 NAFB Convention last week in Kansas City, MO as we talked with David Widmar from Agricultural Economic Insights and Tanner Ehmke with CoBank. And in Segment Four, Susan Littlefield visited Friday with Sue Martin From Ag & Investments in Clarion, IA to wrap the month of November in the trade.

Jason Fraley interviews five-time Emmy winner Jane Lynch, who brings “A Swingin' Little Christmas” to the Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland this Saturday, November 29th. She reflects on her favorite holiday tunes from childhood before launching a prolific career in comedy, including “Best in Show,” “Talladega Nights,” “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,” "Role Models," “Glee,” "Hollywood Game Night," “The Weakest Link,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Only Murders in the Building.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley previews comedian Paula Poundstone at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Nov. 21-22 by flashing back to their interview when she previously played The Birchmere in November of 2020 — and let's just say that a lot has transpired in the five years since. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us details on stories found in this week's Clarion Herald issue. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the theology of reflecting on our death as Catholics.

Jason Fraley marks the 30th anniversary of Joan Osborne's iconic song “What If God Was One of Us," which was released as a single 30 years ago this week on Nov. 13, 1995. She called in to discuss the Grammy-nominated song when she played The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia back in 2016, as well as her love of Bob Dylan and passion for documentary filmmaking. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

What's my calling? Have you ever struggled to answer that question? Join us as we walk through Numbers Chapter two as it helps us to clarify our Clarion like calling!

Jason Fraley interviews Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, as he plays Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland on November 4th, followed by The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on November 6th. He recalls forming the group first as a fictional band on the hit TV show, then becoming a real band on actual radio with hits from “I'm a Believer” and “Daydream Believer.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

We're joined with Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, gives us a sneak peek of what readers will find in this week's Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen, Chant specialist and Dr. Jim Jordan, sheet music editor with Paraclete Press talks about Gregorian Chant. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about plenary indulgences.

Jason Fraley interviews prolific guitarist John 5, who rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on Nov. 5 on a double bill with Richie Kotzen. He called in to discuss his career, touring with David Lee Roth, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and most recently Motley Crue. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Brunch on blueberry pancakes with Natalia Theodoridou as we discuss what it felt like attending Clarion the same year he was nominated for a World Fantasy Award, how Karen Joy Fowler's advice changed the texture of his descriptions, what he needs to know before beginning to write a short story, whether he's as confident in the writing process as his voice seems to me on the page, why the fact readers won't need to know anything about Bluebeard to enjoy his Bluebeard-inspired novel is a tragedy, the question to which that novel itself must stand as the only possible answer,  why it's so important for readers to be able to sit with ambiguity and uncertainty, the reason we've yet to see a short story collection from him, and much more.

Jason Fraley interviews country singer/songwriter Cam, who performs live at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia on Oct. 28. They discuss her newest album “All Things Light" before doing a deep dive into her career journey from California to Nashville, recording gems like “Burning House,” “Village,” “Redwood Tree,” “Til There's Nothing Left,” “Changes” and “Diane," as well as writing/producing a handful of songs on Beyonce's “Cowboy Carter” album. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Polish off pasta with Lara Elena Donnelly as we discuss the hot tub conversation which led to the sale of her first novel, why the contradictions of her Clarion experience were liberating, the reason her relationship to the writing process means she's primarily a novelist rather than a short story writer, her complicated emotions about the conclusion to her debut novel, why she got sick of the word "prescient," the gnarly origins of the perfumes we love (and the reasons she needed to learn about them), why she decided to start a service advising how to write better sex scenes, the novel she wrote without gendering a character (and the fun in following which readers assume which genders), how she and Sam J. Miller were able to collaborate without killing each other, and much more.

Jason Fraley interviews lead singer Mike Eli and bass player Jon Jones of the Eli Young Band, which performs live at the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 17th. They discuss their newest album “Strange Hours,” as well as their biggest country music hits like “When It Rains,” “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” “Drunk Last Night” and “Love Ain't.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Or: How to Dismantle a UFO Cult and Melt Your Hairbrush at the Same Time Before Kat and Jethro usher in a spooky new host-swap adventure for Paraween, they're here to crack open a box full of unhinged history and semi-combustible materials.

Jason Fraley interviews Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton and bandmate J.D. Andrew as their band The Boxmasters rocks the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia this Friday, October 10th. They preview the show and discuss their newest album “Pepper Tree Hill” before ending with some rapid-fire questions on Billy Bob's most famous TV and movie roles. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Violent Femmes drummer John Sparrow as the prolific punk band rocks The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland this Sunday, Oct. 5. They discuss smash hits like “Blister in the Sun," as well as deeper cuts from every album in their discography. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews comedian Whitney Cummings, who cracks up The Lyric in Baltimore, Maryland this Saturday, October 4th. She discusses growing up in the D.C. area before launching a hilarious career in comedy, from pranking celebrities on MTV's “Punk'd” to roasting future presidents on Comedy Central and even creating TV sitcoms like "2 Broke Girls" on CBS and "Whitney" on NBC. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Send us a textJake Dye had been the lone news reporter at the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai for three years until his resignation last night, September 29. He is the great-grandson of the former mayor of Kenai James Dye and has deep roots in the city on both sides of his family. He graduated from UAA's journalism program in 2022 and shortly thereafter began work at the Clarion. We discuss the difficulties of being a new reporter isolated in such a small newsroom, what happened at the Homer News this past week, and his decision to resign.Context for today's episode:On September 10, conservative political organizer Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. On September 17, hundreds of mourners gathered on the beach in Homer to remember the slain activist at a memorial service partially organized by Alaska State House Representative Sarah Vance. Homer News journalist Chloe Pleznak attended that outdoor memorial service, live streamed parts of it, and wrote a story about it that appeared in the September 25th edition of the paper. Rep. Vance took offense to the coverage provided by Pleznak. In a September 25th letter to the Executive Vice President of Sound Publishing John Carr and the CEO of Carpenter Media Tim Prince, the corporate owners of Homer News, she expressed her outrage, calling out the use of terms such as "far right" and "Christian nationalist" as prejudicial labels. She went on to highlight what she considers to be the “historic bias” of the Homer News and stated that: “this article represents the peak of a long-standing pattern of left-wing slant.” She concluded by warning that if the paper continues its partisan spin, “the consequence will be financial as well as reputational.”The result was that Carpenter Media removed Pleznak's article from the Homer News website and later replaced it with an edited version that removed Pleznak's byline. The social media commentary in both conservative and progressive circles was fierce, with folks on the right arguing that the Homer News should be ashamed of its biased coverage, and with those on the left arguing that the unauthorized editing of Pleznak's article without input from either her or her editor Erin Thompson was un-American censorship. On Monday, September 29, Chloe Pleznak, Erin Thompson, and our guest Jake Dye resigned from their papers.EXCERPTS FROM REP. VANCE LETTER (read full letter here):'Dear Mr. Carr,'I am writing to express my outrage over the article, "Homer holds vigil for Charlie Kirk," published in the Homer News on Tuesday, September 3, 2025.'The piece is not journalism, but rather it is hate-baiting at its worst . . .'From the opening paragraphs, reporter Chloe Pleznac branded Charlie Kirk with prejudicial labels such as "far-right" and "Christian-Nationalist icon," while smearing his views as "racist," "controversial," and "conspiracy theories." These are not facts; they are editorial judgements and political talking points. . . .'And let me be clear, this is not an isolated lapse. The historic bias of the Homer News is widely recognized in the community, and this article represents the peak of a long-standing pattern of left-wing slant. . . .'If the paper continues to treat community events as opportunities for partisan spin, the consequence will be financial as well as reputational. . . .'I urge you to take immediate corrective action.'

Jason Fraley interviews Buckcherry lead singer Josh Todd as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 7th. Todd previews the show and reflects on the band's biggest hits from “Sorry” to “Crazy B*tch.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley interviews Finger Eleven lead singer Scott Anderson as the band rocks the Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, Virginia on October 3rd. They discuss the band's upcoming album “Last Night on Earth,” as well as the biggest hits of their career, including “One Thing,” “Paralyzer” and “Slow Chemical,” better known as the WWE theme song for Kane. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Season 4, Episode 2: Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Rick Schaupp, Managing Director at Clarion Partners, for an inside look at one of the country's largest private real estate investment managers. Rick traces his path from architecture and urban design to managing Clarion's $70B platform, shares what it was like to start his career during the tech bust and 9/11, and explains why Clarion is expanding into semi-liquid funds for retail investors. He also breaks down today's biggest investment themes—from multifamily and warehousing to senior housing and industrial outdoor storage—and reflects on where we are in the real estate cycle. TOPICS 00:09 – Rick's Architecture Roots and Move to Clarion 02:00 – Asset Management During the Tech Bust and 9/11 06:10 – Shifting From Institutional to Private Wealth 07:20 – Semi-Liquid Fund Structure and Daily NAV 12:01 – Investment Themes Across Housing, Industrial, Healthcare 15:30 – Office Reality vs. Winners and Losers 20:30 – Alternatives Like IOS, Self Storage, Senior Housing 25:51 – How Clarion Allocates Across Credit, Equity, Regions 31:14 – Capital Strategy and New Products 35:00 – Where We Are in the Cycle 38:34 – Career Advice for Recent Grads Shoutout to our sponsor, Lev. The AI-powered way to get real estate deals financed. For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America's economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry's biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

Jason Fraley marks the 60th anniversary of Yad Vashem recognizing Jan & Antonina Żabiński as Righteous Among the Nations on September 21, 1965. He spoke with actress Jessica Chastain about playing Mrs. Żabiński in the Holocaust drama “The Zookeeper's Wife" in 2017, just a few years before winning her Oscar. Check out their previous conversation about her 2016 political thriller "Miss Sloane" in the archives at BeyondTheFamePodcast.com. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley marks the 15th anniversary of CBS rebooting the action police drama “Hawaii Five-O” for a new generation on September 20, 2010 by flashing back to his interview with TV legend Carol Burnett when she called in to promote her recurring role on the reboot in 2016. Hear their other IN-DEPTH conversation in the archives at BeyondTheFamePodcast.com. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Jason Fraley bids farewell to "Jimmy Kimmel Live" after ABC canceled the host for remarks following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Jason spoke with Kimmel twice at the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, first when Kimmel paid tribute to Bill Murray in 2016, then when Kimmel saluted David Letterman in 2017. You'll also hear memories from Kimmel's ex-girlfriend Sarah Silverman and two of his "Fox NFL Sunday" successors Frank Caliendo and Rob Riggle. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Chris Storer.Over the years, I have been fairly successful at guessing the email addresses of some folks. I wanted to interview Christopher Storer, creator of The Bear television series. So, I used my email magic, and guess what.... I got a different Christopher Storer! Confusion was had; fun ensued. Chris and I thought it would be a fun twist to go forward with the interview anyway. This episode is with Chris Storer, "just a regular guy, living in a no name town in Kentucky". In this episode, we discuss how he became a computer guru at an early age. Chris discovered his love and knack for computer tech stuff before he was even a teenager. With the encouragement of his brother, Chris decided to write a computer program for a very specific niche of figurine collector, and then he and his mother traveled the country selling this program to these collectors. Next, Chris and I talk a little bit about The Bear television series, and some of the fun that has come about due to the mistaken identity of it all. Alas, I am not the first to confuse them! Then we get into the importance of a work / life balance, and how the passion that he followed when he was 12, manifested into a lifelong career in tech. From steel factories to book warehouses; Chris has made a wonderful living and fulfilling life stemming from this early computer interest. Lastly, we discuss Chris' brother-in-law (comedian Josh Sneed) who convinced Chris to do the interview as himself, the next time someone reached out. I and a lot of fun speaking with Chris, he has a great sense of humor and an easy-going storytelling style. Thanks again, Chris.

Tom Gerencer joins us to discuss the book Storyteller: Writing Lessons and More from 27 Years of the Clarion Writers' Workshop by Kate Wilhelm. Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices