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Pruning To Prosper - Clutter, Money, Meals and Mindset for the Catholic Mom
373. (Money) Leaving A Legacy with Ann Marie Surovy

Pruning To Prosper - Clutter, Money, Meals and Mindset for the Catholic Mom

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 49:58


On today's podcast episode, we have a guest from the Catholic Foundation of Eastern PA. Ann Marie Surovy is here to talk to us about leaving a family legacy with a family endowment fund. Yes, you too can leave a legacy. The booklet we spoke about in this episode can be found here: Free Preparing For Forever Organizer IF YOU ARE A NEW LISTENER, WELCOME! BEGIN HERE: This year we are doing my group coaching course together via this podcast! It's free and it only gets better as the year progresses.  In January we began with God at the center of our day and our home. We worked to build the habit of a morning prayer routine. I highly recommend the rosary. It's only about 20 minutes and you'll meditate on the whole life of Jesus. February is the month of decluttering. Saturday episodes have been added to focus on decluttering in the kitchen. Each month will have a different focus area and the Saturday episodes will help you focus on one small section of that room.  In March we decluttered your wardrobe. In April we are moving into budgeting for food. Our Saturday episodes will still be about decluttering. Our declutter focus area for April is your bedroom. In May we dreamed big! June brings us to one of the most useful topics in my group coaching course…meal planning. Ah, the feel of knowing exactly what's for dinner is the most stress-free feeling in the world! Our declutter focus area for June is Hallways/Landings. July is a much anticipated month of money/budgeting. Our Saturday episodes (otherwise known as the declutter episodes) will focus on decluttering TOYS! Give this first episode of 2026 a listen to hear where to begin: 316. Your 2026 Life Overhaul Plan: Faith, Clutter, Debt, Diet and More!  If you've never prayed a rosary or you want to see how you can incorporate it into active decluttering, here is the first episode of my rosary declutter series from last summer. 288. Summer Declutter Series Week Just getting started on your decluttering journey? Give this episode a listen before you begin: 322. Guidelines to Decluttering ***Are you so overwhelmed with clutter that you find yourself unable to make any decisions? Do you plan on decluttering only to find yourself standing in a room confused about where to start? Are you hoping motivation will strike and you'll get it all done in one weekend? If this sounds like you, let's work together. Book a one hour virtual coaching session via Zoom. Together we craft a decluttering plan and I walk you through the process. You'll complete much of the decluttering on your own time at your own pace. I just give you the roadmap and the accountability. Cost $77 per hour. Virtual Coaching Schedule   Not sure what you need? No problem! Book a complimentary 15 minute clarity call. We'll meet via Zoom and see if working with me would benefit you.  Email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com to schedule a time.   Looking for community of like-minded women? Join the private Facebook community here: Facebook Group Prefer to receive a weekly email with the monthly freebie like a group rosary, group declutter, or budget Q&As?  Join my mailing list here: Monthly Newsletter   For any other inquiries or guest appearances, please email me at: tightshipmama@gmail.com    

Gun Lawyer
Episode 299-AG Attacks Gun Shows

Gun Lawyer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 42:45


Episode 299-AG Attacks Gun Shows Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 13 Gun Lawyer — Episode 299 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Gun Lawyer, Second Amendment, Jimmy Stewart, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Ghost Guns, Pennsylvania gun show, Civil Complaint, New Jersey gun laws, Second Amendment Section, DOJ, Gun Control, Red Flag Laws, Gun Owner Faux Pas. SPEAKERS Speaker 2, Teddy Nappen, Evan Nappen Evan Nappen 00:18 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 and I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. So, Teddy, I think you have a very interesting news bit to tell us about, and I have some very interesting thoughts about it. Go right ahead. Teddy Nappen 00:36 Well, first I want to say, Dad, if you’re just scrolling through, I love the random trailers that just pop up. Apparently, they’re making a Jimmy Stewart biopic. Evan Nappen 00:48 Well, Jimmy Stewart was a great man. Teddy Nappen 00:50 But here’s the deal. They’re focusing on his military career, where he was a combat pilot. Evan Nappen 00:56 He was a hero. He was a bona fide hero, and he served his country tremendously. I have nothing but respect for Jimmy Stewart. Teddy Nappen 01:12 I was pulling it up. He flew 20 missions in Europe, and he reached the rank of Colonel. He was a World War Two pilot commander, combat pilot. Evan Nappen 01:22 And this was in the middle of his movie career. He left. Page – 2 – of 13 Evan Nappen 01:26 He left his movie career to fight for America. Let that sink in. I mean, do you think these selfish movie stars, self-centered, would even think of doing that? Even think of doing that today? Please. At least not the overwhelming majority. Maybe there’d be a few that are out there that actually would consider such a thing. But good grief. Talk about old Hollywood and new Hollywood. Jeez. Teddy Nappen 01:26 Yeah. Teddy Nappen 01:57 I will say. I would have. This is no dig against Jimmy Stewart because it’s one of those I would have wanted if they’re gonna do any of the actors that served. I would love for them to do Lee Marvin. His whole story. Evan Nappen 02:10 Oh, Lee Marvin was great, too. Teddy Nappen 02:13 Where he has the craziest career, too. He was a scout sniper, 21 amphibious assaults, horribly injured and shot up. Evan Nappen 02:23 Yeah, they could just do a series, like a mini series of actors who were the real deal. That played tough guys, but were actually the real deal. You know, Charles Bronson was. You had the guy, Christopher Lee. Holy crap, Christopher! Teddy Nappen 02:44 Oh yeah, Christopher Lee. He was Wiki page. Evan Nappen 02:51 I mean, Christopher Lee was advising on the movie and saying that’s not how a knife sounds when you jam it into somebody. You don’t have the sound right on that. That’s not how it goes. It’s not what the sound the person makes. It’s not the sound the knife makes. I mean, that’s some pretty detailed knowledge right there. Teddy Nappen 03:07 If you’re ever bored, just click on the random page on his bio, and it gets crazier and crazier. Like, witness the last guillotining. Evan Nappen 03:18 I know. The guy’s amazing. Yeah, and of course, there’s always Audie Murphy, of course. Teddy Nappen 03:25 Yeah, of course. Page – 3 – of 13 Evan Nappen 03:26 Audie Murphy played himself in “To Hell and Back”. Audie Murphy is amazing, and he would be like one of the last guys if you looked at him to think that he’s one of the most decorated soldiers of the war. But he was also amazing, and you know, he made lots of other movies, too. Even though he’s most famous for “To Hell and Back”, but he did a lot of westerns and other things. Teddy Nappen 03:52 I remember one of the underrated ones. I think it was like “The Duel at Silver Creek”. There’s moments where he’s actually like, he plays an anti-hero type where he’s like. Evan Nappen 04:03 Yeah, a bastard, frankly. A son of a bitch. Teddy Nappen 04:05 He plays like a. Evan Nappen 04:06 Yeah he’s good. Teddy Nappen 04:07 Yeah. Evan Nappen 04:08 Not what you think of Audie Murphy. Teddy Nappen 04:09 Right. He plays like the tough guy. It is very interesting that character but. Evan Nappen 04:14 Yeah, yeah. And then he ended up dying in a plane crash because the pilot shouldn’t have been flying apparently, and you know, it’s a shame that we lost him. But yeah, he was great, and I mean he came from really, really humble beginnings. I mean dirt poor, crazy beginnings there for him. We’ve many of the great Hollywood actors who served their country really admirably. I mean even Scotty (James Montgomery Doohan), you know, from Star Trek. He was also a defender. Teddy Nappen 04:17 What was he in? Evan Nappen 05:03 Oh, he was military. I don’t remember exactly his background, but he was in some tough situations. He was known. Teddy Nappen 05:08 Page – 4 – of 13 Well, he was miracle worker. Evan Nappen 05:10 There’s so many of those guys, and I have a hard time trying to think of any modern actor that can maybe give that credibility to. I don’t know. Can’t think of any at all. Teddy Nappen 05:24 Unfortunately, I’m drawing a heavy blank because. Oh wait, no, no, no. Adam Driver. Adam Driver. I believe he’s the guy that played Kylo Ren. He did. I believe he was in the Marines. But he was a veteran. So, but anyways, one thing I will say as we were reviewing these stories, I love how the Attorney General has their own YouTube and they were just like streaming alerts and announcements. “Attorney General Davenport Files Civil Complaint Against Pennsylvania Gun Show Owner for Endangering Public Safety” (https://www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-files-civil-complaint-against-pennsylvania-gun-show-owner-for-endangering-public-safety/) So, that was what came up with the ad for Jimmy Stewart, and then there was this. Evan Nappen 06:08 Right. Showing a pretty good contrast. So, Davenport has filed this complaint against the Pennsylvania gun show owner for “endangering public safety”. They filed because they’re abusing the civil lawsuit. You know, this is one of the anti-Second Amendment ploys of trying to litigate the Second Amendment out of existence. And so, what they’ve done here is they’ve gone after Jordan Vinroe of JSD Supply and Eagle Shows. So, if any of you have ever gone to the great Pennsylvania gun shows, you know, they’re really good. Because first of all there aren’t any gun shows of any kind, really, in New Jersey. There’s some militaria shows, but there’s no gun shows. But Pennsylvania is, if you’re in New Jersey and you want to hit a really great normal type gun show, you go to Pennsylvania. And some of the largest, best shows are put on by this promoter. Teddy Nappen 07:24 The one that comes to mind, the Bloomsburg gun show. I think that was one we had gone to. Teddy Nappen 07:29 Yeah, Eastern Gun X. Eastern Gun X. Evan Nappen 07:29 Well, they have a whole series of shows. I believe they actually do some of the largest shows in Eastern Pennsylvania. Evan Nappen 07:30 So, they do some of these 1000 table, 2000 table, these really huge shows. And what happened is they’re going after him, claiming he is intentionally and unlawfully selling to New Jersey residents kits and parts to make ghost guns. Untraceable firearms that are illegal in New Jersey. So, what is this really? This really is a pretext to go after gun shows. This isn’t really about the ghost guns. That’s just their vehicle. This is really about trying to stop gun shows. If you go after gun show promoters, this becomes the idea of civilly litigating out of, essentially out of existence. If they can do it, they’d love to Page – 5 – of 13 do it. Gun shows. So, we really have not just a violation of the Second Amendment, where what’s going on in Pennsylvania is completely lawful in Pennsylvania. Ghost guns are the pejorative term for simply a privately-made firearm. Americans have been making their own guns since before we were even officially a country. So, private firearms are not the boogeyman. But, of course, they give it the boogeyman name of “ghost guns” and then claim they’re untraceable. Evan Nappen 09:14 Well, you know what? You tell me what firearm tracing has actually done to fight crime. Virtually nothing. It’s a lie that is perpetrated to give them a vehicle to make it look like they’re doing something about crime, which isn’t it, but more so to continue the agenda of oppression of Second Amendment rights. And here it is an attack on gun shows. That’s really what’s going on here. It’s not, you know, ghost guns, most gun. It ghost guns. Come on. First of all, anyone can build a gun with or without parts that you buy at a show anywhere. You can build a gun with pipes that you buy at Home Depot. Are we going to go after Home Depot because you can make slam bang shotguns easily, as we taught in the Philippines to do? Americans did that. You can. Evan Nappen 10:20 You know, “American Guerrilla in the Philippines”, a famous book, movie, etc. What do you think they made? Slam bang shotguns. You take two pieces of pipe. One pipe fits in the other. On the end cap of the larger pipe, you have a nail with the point facing down the pipe. The other one slides in it like a trombone. You put a 12 gauge shell in there, and you slam it down. And bang, off it goes. It’s called a slam bang shotgun. Sometimes called four winds shotgun. Teddy Nappen 10:55 Didn’t you? Evan Nappen 10:58 Yeah, I mean this is, and this is even in the Frankfurt Arsenal, the famous “Black Books”. They’re very easy. Evan Nappen 11:06 So, yeah, making a gun. They make guns in jails. They can make a gun. You can make them. So, this whole thing about privately made firearms and all is just a load of crap. Now, Jersey has banned “ghost guns” in a multiple ways. They talk about “unserialized firearms”. They talk about “manufacture of firearms”. They have different laws that address each of these things. All putting it under this category. And yet, under federal law, it’s not a problem to make your own firearm. Federal law even has regulations for if dealers get a privately made firearm, how to handle it and be able to actually lawfully sell it. They need to then take certain steps. We don’t have to get into that now. But it’s not a problem under federal law. It is a New Jersey, in this case, law that they’re attempting to use as a vehicle to bring the civil action against Pennsylvania. Something jurisdictioned in Pennsylvania, by claiming, oh well, you’re unlawfully selling to New Jersey residents. Teddy Nappen 11:06 Poor man’s James Bond? Page – 6 – of 13 Evan Nappen 12:23 Well, I’ll tell you what. How about we take a look at marijuana sales in New Jersey? Do Pennsylvania residents come into New Jersey and ever buy marijuana? Look, marijuana is unlawful for recreational use in Pennsylvania, and it’s federally prohibited. It’s still a federal controlled, dangerous substance. So, New Jersey acts to aid and abet and facilitate one of the largest unlawful drug distributions in the country. Whereas privately made firearms are not a federal prohibition. Not a federal prohibition. Should Pennsylvania sue New Jersey because of somehow Pennsylvania residents buying weed in New Jersey being facilitated by New Jersey? I mean, this is what they’re attempting to do. And yet here, not only is it not a violation of federal law, but it is really an attack on Second Amendment rights. And let me tell you that. Go ahead., Teddy. Teddy Nappen 13:30 I will also point out in the article. This is where the little trick is. If anyone ever listens to these people, they always do this trick where they start with a false premise when making their argument. “Ghost guns are frequently recovered at crime sites in New Jersey. Recent reports suggest that the number of ghost guns recovered in crime scenes increased eightfold between 2019 and 2022 — from 55 in 2019 to 433 in 2022.” Pause right there. I wonder. What happened around that time period where it caused people to want to have their own privately-made firearms and want to maybe 3D print and make their own? I wonder what little factor would have considered that. Secondly, all right, now show me the data of the amount of firearms recovered generally in crimes, and give me the percentage breakdown. Oh, it’s probably in the minuscule amount of percentages of firearms seized in New Jersey for crimes. Huh? I wonder. So, this isn’t that much of an epidemic, but we can’t show that, obviously. We won’t show that data. They just list off guns seized. Evan Nappen 14:43 Teddy, we are in a new day and age because of President Trump. And one of the things that President Trump did is actually create, through the Justice Department. They actually created in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice Department, the Second Amendment Section. Now let me tell you what the Second Amendment Section of the Civil Rights Division of the Federal Government Department of Justice. Let me tell you right from their website. (https://www.justice.gov/crt/second-amendment-section) The Second, Fourth, and 14th Amendments, the Police Patterned or Practice Act, and Executive Order 14206 protecting the Second Amendment rights, secure the natural firearm rights of law-abiding citizens, and ensure that such rights to keep and bear arms will not be infringed. The mission of the Second Amendment Section is to ensure that law-abiding citizens may responsibly possess, carry, and use firearms. The Second Amendment Section will work diligently to investigate law enforcement agencies that engage in a pattern or practice of infringing on law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment rights. As well as be proactive in searching for litigation opportunities to secure such rights. Evan Nappen 16:19 The Second Amendment Section will also seek opportunities to advance a broad interpretation of the Second Amendment via statements of interest, motions to intervene, amicus briefs, and original lawsuits where applicable on behalf of Americans across the country. All attorneys within the Second Page – 7 – of 13 Amendment Section will advocate with zeal on behalf of the United States of America in furtherance of all objectives as tasked. And there, right at the website, at the Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice, the Second Amendment Section. You can go right online to that. We’ll have a link in the transcript. It says Section Information. Acting Chief Barry Arrington. “Report a civil rights violation.” So, listeners, if you see or hear or know of any civil rights violations on the Second Amendment, report them. Report them to the Federal Department of Justice. Evan Nappen 17:28 I think this is something that the DOJ should consider going on in New Jersey. Where you actually are seeing an effort to go after gun shows, which is our freedom of association, which is our ability. You know, if you can’t buy guns, then you’re not going to be able to possess and carry something you cannot obtain. Second, ghost guns are not a violation of federal law. Third, this is talking about interstate issues. This is New Jersey and Pennsylvania. What could be more squarely within federal jurisdiction than one state going after activities in another state because the state that is going after them has laws that infringe on the Second Amendment and trying to enforce it in another jurisdiction via this mechanism of being able to abuse civil laws. So, there is potentially a solution here. And not only just about what New Jersey is doing here, but what New Jersey does across the board in so many ways of oppressing our Second Amendment rights. Evan Nappen 18:58 Now, this Second Amendment Section has done a number of things already. They sued California to halt the Glock ban. They sued Virginia over their unconstitutional weapons ban, assault firearm so-called ban. They sued them. They opened an investigation, by the way, into Philadelphia Police Department’s unconstitutional permit revocation process. They’ve sued Colorado for their ban on so-called assault firearms and magazines. They sued the District of Columbia for their ban, and they’ve gone after the Virgin Islands Police Department for unconstitutional practices in effective denials of permits. That’s just a sampling of what the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Justice Department is doing in the Second Amendment Section, and it’s time for New Jersey to be investigated. Because this has gone on for far too long in New Jersey. Our Second Amendment rights being trampled by New Jersey trying to do everything in its power to oppress Second Amendment rights. So, check it out, folks, and you will see that this is what happens when we say elections have consequences. Because this goes back to President Trump putting out his Executive Order, and you also have the Attorney General putting forward that they have their Second Amendment task force and setting up the Civil Rights Division. So, we can change how business is done. Evan Nappen 20:52 Because prior to this, the Government, even the federal Government, took at best a neutral position, but normally there was no infringement that was too much as far as federal enforcement. No problem. Turned the other, you know, turned away from it. Couldn’t care less. Those are no longer the days today, and this is where a wake-up call needs to come out on our Second Amendment rights. Let me tell you. Go ahead, Teddy. Yeah. Teddy Nappen 21:32 Page – 8 – of 13 Well, I was going to say. I was able to pull up Everytown’s research. (https://everytownresearch.org/report/gun-trafficking-crime-guns-new-jersey-data/) In 2023, New Jersey’s law enforcement seized 4,619 guns. So, going off of the data that the A.G. put out, that’s 9% of those firearms were “ghost guns”. Nine percent. It’s even less from those numbers. It is the level of insanity that these individuals pull. They’re just making a boogeyman out of something. That’s why. Evan Nappen 22:06 They’re the boogeyman and a pretext to try to assert their agenda. It’s really what we’re talking about here. Absolutely. Well, let me tell you about our good friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is an indoor range in Lakewood where Teddy and I both shoot. We love WeShoot, and so will you. They have the top trainers for New Jersey. They have the full array from novice to advanced. They have some just great training programs. You can get your CCARE certification there. That’s what you need in order to get your New Jersey carry. They offer CCARE courses. They also offer the ability to get non-resident permits in other states. So, if you travel, you can take care of that through WeShoot. WeShoot is a great resource. It’s a resource that we’re very lucky to have. It’s harder and harder to find places to shoot, and without places to shoot, you can’t do too much with your guns. And WeShoot is there for you. Take advantage of it. Evan Nappen 23:25 It’s a wonderful place. They’ve got a great pro shop. Great people, super nice, wonderful folks. They will bend over backwards to help you, and I’ve seen it firsthand. They’ve helped so many people to improve their skills, to learn about firearms, to learn the right way, proper way, how to be safe, how to be secure, and make sure that everything is done correctly. So that you don’t end up being a GOFU. So, check out WeShoot at weshootusa.com. That’s their website, weshootusa.com. You’ll be glad you did. Beautiful photography. They’re really first rate, and you’ll see why. They go the extra mile. Check out WeShoot at weshootusa.com. They’re conveniently located right in Lakewood, New Jersey. Easily accessible right off the Garden State Parkway. You can do it. Go over there, and you’ll say, “Wow, why didn’t I come here sooner? That’s weshootusa.com. Evan Nappen 24:44 Let me also shamelessly promote my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It is the Bible of Jersey Gun Law. You don’t want to be a GOFU. You need the book. It’s 120 topics, all question and answer. It’ll help guide you safely through the matrix of insanity called New Jersey gun laws, so that you can remain a law-abiding gun owner. That’s my purpose in writing it. You will see why it is the book used by lawyers, judges, State Police Firearms division, and beyond. If anybody who wants to know about New Jersey gun law, they always turn to New Jersey Gun Law by Evan Nappen. And if you want to get your copy, go to evannappen.com, EvanNappen.com. Order a copy, and you’ll have it within days. So, Teddy, what else do you have for us to discuss today? I’m going to toss the ball to you. Teddy Nappen 25:44 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free. If anyone’s been watching the news or anything or seen all the push from the Left, the thing they keep trying to go back to is they’re trying to address the mail problem. That’s their actual quote from the election groups that they do. Where they’re trying to figure out how do we. Page – 9 – of 13 Evan Nappen 26:11 Is that Post Office mail or as in what is a woman, male? Teddy Nappen 26:16 You know. The white men, particularly, of the they have completely spurred off. One of the things that they’ve run into a foul, is you see this whole push where they try to reach issues, and they’ve gotten very, very quiet on the issue of firearms all of a sudden. Amazing, right? And even though you where you have like the James Talarico who’s still trying to tote gun control, but he’s trying to paint it off like, look, I’m for the Second Amendment. You know, I own a gun. All this. Evan Nappen 26:52 Oh, it’s the I’m for the Second Amendment, but. It’s always the but. Teddy Nappen 26:56 Always, but always, Evan Nappen 26:57 But we should ban guns. I’m for the Second Amendment. Teddy Nappen 27:01 But universal background checks, which will basically create a registry. Evan Nappen 27:07 But we should eliminate gun shows off the face of the planet. But we should ban any gun that’s over 12 inches long and call it an assault firearm. But ban any gun under 12 inches and call it a Saturday night special. Other than that, I’m for the Second Amendment. Teddy Nappen 27:23 Yeah, and you’ve been seeing that. Now you’ve noticed they’ve been losing a lot of ground to their “Democrat Socialists”. They’re just Marxists. If you look at the ideology of what they support, they are Marxists. Just go one to one. They are the same. They can’t dress it up any other way. So, I decided, you know what? Let’s see what’s on their page. What they actually feel about the Second Amendment. Because when it comes to Socialists now, they’ve kind of reached the they don’t know how to feel about firearms. They want to disarm the people because they believe in gun control, but they need arms for the revolution, always. So, it’s the gun owner dilemma for Socialists. Teddy Nappen 28:06 So, I go to their web page and what do I find? (https://www.dsausa.org/blog/the_second_amendment_is_a_threat_to_us_all/) This goes back to 2018, mind you. So, now they’ve gotten very quiet. “The Second Amendment is a threat to us All.” That is the opening title, and they still have it on there. This is their reaction to the Parkland shooting. So, America touts itself as being a meritocracy, and we laugh. But on firearm policy, it is truly need blind. No matter your age, race, gender, creed, or sexual orientation, your inalienable right to life is perfectly alienable to Page – 10 – of 13 keep guns pouring into public and private lives. Okay. Which is why we think the only way to guarantee that we dramatically reduce the acts of violence involving guns is removing guns from society. Pause. Logical fallacy alert, everybody! Ding, ding, ding, ding. Logical fallacy. Reverse Nirvana. If we got rid of all the guns, that would stop the crime. They always try to push that, and we have the oomph. Okay, yeah. Repeal the Second Amendment. That’s going to happen. This is from 2018. Nope, still haven’t done it. But they point to, I don’t know if you remember this guy Carl Rove? Evan Nappen 29:37 Oh yeah, Carl Rove, the pool shooter. Shooting at the pool? Yeah, yeah. After he’s anti-gun, but he uses a gun inappropriately even. Yeah, that guy, Mr. Hypocrite. Teddy Nappen 29:49 Well, they highlight his quote. The only way to guarantee that we drastically reduce acts of violence involving guns is to basically remove them from society. Well, okay then. Then they go through this whole twisted history where they point to the 1970s. NRA stopped being enthusiast group and became a defense industry lobby. Then the new blood came with the Gun Control Act of ’68, which aimed to restrict firearm ownership in response to the fears of the group. I love how they say this. The fears of the Black Panthers. Yes, that’s why the ’68 Gun Control Act was born. That was the only reason. They wanted to disarm the Black Panthers. No other reason of why they tried to push the ’68 Gun Control Act. Dad, do you remember that? What would you say from your view of what was the driver to the ’68 Gun Control Act? Evan Nappen 30:47 Oh my God! You know these people are just amazing, and as you see, they’re conflicted over their own platform. It's crazy, Teddy. Teddy Nappen 31:02 Yeah, and well, they go even crazier. They go through this twisted history of rights. They go through Heller, basically determining you know the rights infringed, and they use Scalia’s answer. In Scalia’s admission, if we repeal the Second Amendment, private citizens could still own guns. The right to do so is granted to them by God or the English, whatever you’d like. Both Brett Stevens and Carl Rover certainly wouldn’t mind. So therefore, we’ve rewritten the Second Amendment. They wrote an amendment. They actually wrote. They wrote their example, the 28th Amendment, Dad. Here we go. The 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that they pushed for. The second article, the amendment of the Constitution of the United States, is hereby repealed. Okay, that gets to that. Two – manufacturing, transportation, importation into or out of any state, territory, or possession of United States delivery therein of a pump action, semi-automatic or automatic firearms is hereby prohibited. Three – article shall be inoperative unless it shall be ratified as the amendment to the Constitution by convention of several states, as provided by the Constitution within 10 years, the date of submission here off to the state by Congress. Well, they want a con con apparently. But just going back to that, banning pump action, semi-automatic and automatic firearms, removing that from the Second Amendment, Dad. Evan Nappen 32:33 Page – 11 – of 13 Okay. Teddy Nappen 32:34 You can have your gun, but they must be manually loaded. Evan Nappen 32:36 Couple things. Number one, the Second Amendment is not our rights. It’s a guarantee of our rights. The rights to exist, whether or not we have a Second Amendment. But the Second Amendment is a guarantee against the Government of infringing on those rights. So, what they’re saying is, we want to revoke the guarantee of your rights and replace it with a lame-ass guarantee that we’re rewriting that won’t do anything except give us the opportunity to walk all over your rights. So, that’s really what they’re saying. But the really interesting thing here is this proposal to repeal the Second Amendment is all the anti-Second Amendment gun rights suppressor folks are going to have left. Evan Nappen 33:23 We are on the path with the Second Amendment having been empowered by Heller, McDonald, and Bruen. And now we have Viramontes and Grant that, in my opinion, are going to absolutely crush assault firearm semi-automatic bans across the country. They are losing ground left and right. There are over 3,000 filed legal actions challenging gun laws. They are on the run. They’re losing, and they know it. The only thing they have left is actually what they’re asking for here, and that is to repeal the Second Amendment. We will never let them repeal the guarantee of our rights, and that’s what we must insist upon. These are our rights, and they’re guaranteed. We want that guarantee enforced. And now that they see the guarantee is finally being enforced, they cannot stand it. They are losing, and they’re going to continue to lose. Teddy Nappen 34:31 I will say, I love the ending to the article where the individual. We are aware non-white and marginalized groups whose rights are routinely violated by the police may view this both as restricting and their ability to protect themselves or causing unwarranted searches and harassments for the criminal justice. We in no way support any measure that would increase the scope and scale of police violence. This provision outlined in amendment would have universal application. So, in other words, don’t worry. This affects everybody. There’s going to be no racial discrimination about enforcing these laws, Dad. Huh? Right. Cut to what was it? John Petrolino’s article where he pulled the data? Evan Nappen 35:19 Yeah. Exactly what we’re dealing with in New Jersey. Where blacks are already more than two to one discriminated against in just permit issuance. So, yeah, we know where this is. It’s just absurd. Teddy Nappen 35:31 Well, they literally go with the “trust me, bro”. It’ll be we’re not racist. We’re just gonna ruin it. We’re gonna screw it over for everybody. Evan Nappen 35:38 Page – 12 – of 13 But keep in mind, this is laughable right now, but it’s actually not. This is going to be the push that we’re going to see. It’s going to be a major push to repeal the Second Amendment. Because it’s all they have left, and that’s what we’re going to see. That and abusing the tort system in any way they can – civil actions. You know, to somehow create these abilities for trying to litigate guns out of existence. That and repealing the Second Amendment. That’s what they’re left with on their game plan. We just need to remain vigilant. Teddy Nappen 36:16 So, bear in mind. I will say, bear in mind, they still push for red flag in the other articles they’ve had. They still push for all the required measures where you have to get everything registered, and they’re still for limiting, removing ARs and anything they deem unsafe or scary. Evan Nappen 36:39 I hear you, and this is so typical. But we’re winning. That’s what’s important. We’re winning. Except when there’s GOFUs. GOFUs, as you know, are Gun Owner Fuck Ups. That’s where gun owners make big mistakes that cost them, technically, it could cost them their career, their family, their fortunes, their freedom. It’s bad news. So, you want to not be a GOFU. And what we like to do here is talk about GOFUs so that you don’t become one. You get to learn for free what others have paid dearly for. Teddy, what do you think the GOFU is this week? You know. What are we talking about? Teddy Nappen 37:26 Well, for me, the GOFUs are always about “stop talking to the police”. Evan Nappen 37:34 Oh my G-d. Stop talking to the police! Like, you know, we talk about basics. It is so basic. Shut up. You know you have a right to remain silent. Now, whether or not you have the ability to, I guess, becomes another question. But you have the right, and you need to stand on your right. You need to ask for your attorney and remain silent. You need to stand on your rights. And over and over again, we see clients that blow that and end up making their situation incredibly worse, incredibly worse. Because not only does anything you say can and will be used against you. Anything you say will be twisted against you. The safest, best route every time is standing on your rights. It’s that simple. And let me tell you, folks, if you’re ever read Miranda rights, oh my God, shut the f up! If you are read Miranda rights, sirens should be going off. Fireworks should be shooting. Flags should be waved. Shut up! Anyone who talks after Miranda, I just can’t even understand. They’re warning you. They’re telling you. Oh, you just wave your right. Oh, you’ll just talk to them. What are those silly rights they’re telling me about Evan Nappen 39:04 I’ll tell you one of the problems is – television. Television has conditioned many Americans to giving up their rights. Oh, I’ll just talk to them. I’ll just explain it. I’ll just yak away. And you know what? You end up burying yourself. Over and over and over again. I see it. I cannot believe it. If you are ever across one of those metal tables, being interrogated by police, and you’re talking, you are the world’s biggest GOFU. That should never happen. If you’ve been read Miranda, that talking across that table that should not be happening. If you let that happen, you’re a fool. You are absolutely a fool. I can’t make it any clearer. Page – 13 – of 13 Evan Nappen 39:55 It reminds me of Jan Davis. I don’t know if you know about her. (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/parachutist-plunges-to-death/) She was part of a movement to allow the ability to try to legalize base jumping at national parks. At Yosemite, she jumped off of El Capitan. Now, she was a pretty experienced jumper, and she did this as a protest. She was wearing criminal stripes outfit. You know the classic black and white stripes of the classic prison outfit, right? And it was to make a statement, of course. But it’s really a statement here because she jumped off El Capitan, El Capitan, and it was in 1999 as a protest against the ban. She was trying to make a statement that this is safe and should be allowed. She jumped, and ended up going splat. That’s right. Her parachute didn’t open. She couldn’t get it opened, unfortunately. My understanding is she had used some other equipment instead of her own. She didn’t know where the pull was on this particular one, and unfortunately, she ended up just going splat. Evan Nappen 40:19 To me, Jan Davis jumping off El Capitan there is what happens when you are read Miranda and talk. You ended up in a big splat like Jan Davis. That’s what you do. And keep in mind, she was wearing that prisoner outfit when it happened. So, folks, stand on your rights. Don’t be a good a GOFU. Don’t end up splattering yourself on the gun rights oppression and insane matrix of New Jersey gun laws. Should you ever be put in that situation – shut up! Evan Nappen 42:09 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Speaker 2 42:23 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York, New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. Downloadable PDF TranscriptGun Lawyer S5 E299_Transcript About The HostEvan Nappen, Esq.Known as “America's Gun Lawyer,” Evan Nappen is above all a tireless defender of justice. Author of eight bestselling books and countless articles on firearms, knives, and weapons history and the law, a certified Firearms Instructor, and avid weapons collector and historian with a vast collection that spans almost five decades — it's no wonder he's become the trusted, go-to expert for local, industry and national media outlets. Regularly called on by radio, television and online news media for his commentary and expertise on breaking news Evan has appeared countless shows including Fox News – Judge Jeanine, CNN – Lou Dobbs, Court TV, Real Talk on WOR, It's Your Call with Lyn Doyle, Tom Gresham's Gun Talk, and Cam & Company/NRA News. As a creative arts consultant, he also lends his weapons law and historical expertise to an elite, discerning cadre of movie and television producers and directors, and novelists. He also provides expert testimony and consultations for defense attorneys across America. Email Evan Your Comments and Questions  talkback@gun.lawyer Join Evan's InnerCircleHere's your chance to join an elite group of the Savviest gun and knife owners in America.  Membership is totally FREE and Strictly CONFIDENTIAL.  Just enter your email to start receiving insider news, tips, and other valuable membership benefits.   Email (required) *First Name *Select list(s) to subscribe toInnerCircle Membership Yes, I would like to receive emails from Gun Lawyer Podcast. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.var ajaxurl = "https://gun.lawyer/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php";

Marty Griffin and Wendy Bell
Michael Bartley and Dr. Don Yealy talk about the Measles outbreak impacting Eastern PA

Marty Griffin and Wendy Bell

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 9:28


Michael Bartley (Sitting in for Marty) and Dr. Don Yealy talk about the Measles outbreak impacting Eastern PA

Radio Medium Laura Lee
"'Don't Worry, Mama' — A Grieving Mother Gets the Message She Needed"

Radio Medium Laura Lee

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 5:56 Transcription Available


What happens when a mother spends years searching for her daughter's voice — and finally hears it? In this deeply moving episode of Radio Medium Laura Lee, Saundra from Eastern Pennsylvania receives the spirit connection she's been waiting for since her daughter Asia passed away unexpectedly in 2023. Laura Lee brings through Asia's presence immediately — including details about how she was found, the unanswered questions surrounding her passing, and a heartfelt message about her ashes that leaves Saundra in tears.This is the kind of reading that reminds you love doesn't end at death. If you've lost someone and wondered whether they're okay — whether they can still hear you — this episode is for you. Tune in for spirit messages that heal, comfort, and transform. Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their way back to the ones they've lost. 

Jeep Life Podcast
Ways to Hang Out with the Pod

Jeep Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 41:24


Welcome to the Jeep Life Podcast! On this episode of the Jeep Life Podcast, we talk about the upcoming events that the Jeep Life Podcast team will be attending. From the coal-scarred hills of Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area to the community roots of Jeep Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania, this episode dives into the history and heartbeat of Northeast wheeling—then shifts into what's ahead with the Alpine Park event on May 30th featuring Alpine Electronics bringing trail-ready tech to life, and wraps with a look at the summer's can't-miss beachside takeover at the 13th Annual New Jersey Jeep Invasion in Wildwood.Tag us in your IG feed or FB. Give us a review and share us out…we'll even try to read it on air. Please tell your friends about us… heck, you can even tell your enemies. Here's a big Jeep wave to you!!!DISCOUNT CODESExclusive Armorlite discount “jeeplifepodcast10” for a complete Armorlite system at goarmorlite.com15% Off at oraclelights.com using code “JEEPINTERRY”Exclusive Powertank discount “jeeplifepod15” for a complete system at checkout powertank.comPypes is offering free shipping on their systems to our listeners “jeeplife” at pypesexhaust.com“JEEPLIFE15” 15% discount at tyrioffroad.comOUR LINKShttps://linktr.ee/JeepLifePodcastinfo@jeeplifepodcast.comhttps://ALPINEAOAAPA.eventbrite.comhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=49836045PowerTubeTV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0vajd8Avx1Kqn2rVUsSTCQwww.eventbrite.com/e/jeep-spring-trail-ride-2026-tickets-1979329533918https://www.blinkerfluidproductions.com

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt
Keith Brubacher w/ Brubacher Excavating – DT 422

Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 122:57


Keith is President of Brubacher Excavating, a large site work and civil contractor based in Eastern Pennsylvania. Taking charge of the company in his early 30s, he's learned many fun and not-so-fun lessons along the way and is now considering what the third generation of leadership looks like within the long-standing company. Learn more about Brubacher Excavating, Inc. at: https://www.brubacher.net/ Follow Keith on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-brubacher-2b867814/ Want to better train and develop your teams? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com/productQuestions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastured Pig Podcast
EP160 - Iberico Hogs in Eastern PA

Pastured Pig Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 82:33


In this episode, I talk with Jake Moore of Moore Meats. Jake has developed an incredible direct to consumer farm business specializing in Wagyu beef at his farm in eastern Pennsylvania. Recently, he has ventured into pasture pork with the same intent for high quality products. Jake talks about his efforts bringing the Iberico hogs and how they have fared so far on his farm. To learn more about him, visit mooremeats.com. Also, join us for discussion of all things pastured pig on our new facebook group, The Pastured Pig. https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepasturedpig Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepasturedpig If you would like to know more about us here at Red Tool House Farm or would like to suggest topics for future episodes, visit us at: https://thepasturedpig.com/podcast/

Our Delaware Valley Podcast
Girl Scouts of Eastern PA on Camp, STEM and Cookies

Our Delaware Valley Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 29:51


Kim E. Fraites-Dow, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern PA discussed the programming they offer to girls from five through high school. She tells us there are now 25,000 girl members who are making friends, trying new things and having fun in troops across their 9-county-footprint (Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia). We talked about troop dynamics, from Brownies where leaders can receive weekly meeting activities – Troop in a Box! – through their pilot program Calling All Girl Bosses – designed to empower girls in grades 6-12 to lead the change they want to see in their neighborhoods.  Due to the overwhelmingly positive reaction GSEP is expanded this initiative next to Allentown and Reading. Calling All Girl Bosses asks girls if there is something in their communities they would like to change then encourages her to make a sustainable plan to solve it, and make it happen.  To join a troop visit gsep.org and look for a troop near you, she notes there are troops in schools and rec centers, as well as faith or culture based, in English and other languages. Volunteers drive the troops and she invites us to look into becoming a leader or program volunteer. Kim spoke about the annual cookie drive, recognized by Philadelphia 250 as one of their ‘52 Firsts' as the program started in Philadelphia. Girl Scout Cookies help girls “Unbox the Future.” Girl Scout cookie sales offer girls a building block for confidence, entrepreneurship skills, and friendships. Every box of cookies sold provides invaluable experiences for Girl Scouts such as service projects, troop travel and summer camp. She discussed those camps - Girl Scouts of Eastern PA offers camps throughout the Philadelphia region, including day and resident camp opportunities for girls with programming for the arts, science, travel, nature and outdoor activities. While you do not have to be a Scout to enroll, registration includes membership. Camp information can be found at gsep.org.To find COOKIES go to gsep.org - sales run now through March 22.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mindy Diamond on Independence: A Podcast for Financial Advisors Considering Change
Building for Continuity: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Firm

Mindy Diamond on Independence: A Podcast for Financial Advisors Considering Change

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 42:57


With Dennis Morton, Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at Morton Brown Family Wealth Overview For Dennis Morton, succession isn't a future problem, it's a leadership obligation. Drawing on his experience as an Army platoon leader and co-founder of an independent firm, he shares how technical competence, accountability, and bold goals drive culture, next-gen leadership, and a business that can thrive beyond any one person.  Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. About this episode… In wealth management, success is often measured by assets, growth, or longevity. But there's another measure that's harder to quantify and far more revealing: whether the business you've built can thrive without you at its center. For Dennis Morton, succession isn't a future problem to solve. It's a leadership obligation. Before co-founding Morton Brown Family Wealth with his partner Katie Brown, Dennis served as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army, including a deployment during the Iraq War. That experience shapes how he approaches leadership today: you have to be technically and tactically competent—but just as important, you have to be accountable to the people you lead. Without this combination, execution breaks down. In this conversation with Jason Diamond, Dennis discusses how that mindset directly informs how Dennis has built his firm, as well as: The road to financial advice—and how a poor experience with an advisor led him to consider joining a training program at Smith Barney. Finding the right partner—and how the ability to be “authentic” drives collaboration. The value of independence—and how it gave them the freedom to communicate openly, market authentically, and simplify complexity for clients. Setting bold, audacious goals—and how that creates clarity for leadership and teams. Cultivating next-generation leaders—and how it became central to his success strategy, not as a contingency plan. His leadership philosophy—and why he feels “you're not a success without a successor.” This is an episode about stewardship, leadership, and building something that lasts beyond any one person—with important messages for individual advisors and business owners alike. Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? Click to contact us or call 908-879-1002. Related Resources Advisors Late in Their Careers: Making Decisions Based on What Matters Most How clarity, legacy, and clients – not just simplicity – should guide your final career choices. Wealth Management Landscape at a Glance We created this “at a glance” continuum infographic—to help you navigate the different models and understand how their features stack up. An Advisor's Guide to 2026: What 2025 Set in Motion and What Comes Next As 2026 comes into focus, advisors face a new set of strategic questions. This Industry Update explores the forces reshaping growth, deal structures, and enterprise value—and what those shifts may signal for the new year and beyond. Dennis Morton Co-Founder & Senior Wealth Advisor Dennis Morton is the Co-Founder of Morton Brown Family Wealth, a boutique Registered Investment Adviser headquartered in Eastern Pennsylvania, serving individuals and families nationwide. He is a speaker, podcast host, and industry thought leader known for his human-first approach to leadership, culture, and client experience. Founded with a vision to transform the way people experience financial advice, the firm has grown steadily through a relationship-driven model and a strong emphasis on developing people and building meaningful relationships. Dennis leads with a unique blend of strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and long-term perspective. His advisory relationships are built on trust, deep connection, and a belief that financial planning should serve the whole person, not just the numbers. He is passionate about developing people, building sustainable teams, and creating an environment where both clients and professionals can thrive. A U.S. Army veteran, Dennis was awarded a Bronze Star for his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military experience shaped his leadership style, instilling discipline, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility. He brings authenticity and integrity into every aspect of his work, with a constant focus on doing what's right for clients, colleagues, and the community. Dennis's path to financial advising is unconventional. After earning a degree in history, completing four years of military service, and working in corporate management, he felt called to pursue financial advising. His early experience at a Wall Street wirehouse left him dissatisfied with the limitations of the traditional model, prompting him to leave and build a firm centered on fiduciary responsibility, personal connection, and holistic planning. Deeply rooted in the Lehigh Valley community, Dennis is actively involved in local leadership and service initiatives. This commitment to giving back is embedded in the culture of Morton Brown, where community engagement and meaningful connection are core to the firm's mission. Dennis is a devoted husband and father of four. Outside the office, he enjoys trail running, fly fishing, hiking, and music. A self-taught guitarist, he values the collaboration and connection music fosters and is intentional about building community among peers through shared interests and experiences. Also available on your favorite podcast app and other media sites

Philadelphia Community Podcast
What's Going On: Girl Scout Cookie Season, AI & Gaming Gaming, Social Justice Events

Philadelphia Community Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 30:47 Transcription Available


We begin with Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania as cookie season officially kicks off. Joining us is Kim E. Fraites-Dow, Chief Executive Officer, along with two inspiring Girl Scouts—Drew F., a 5th-grader, and Khalilah W., an 8th-grader. Together, they share how the Girl Scout Cookie Program goes far beyond fundraising, helping girls build essential skills like financial literacy, leadership, goal-setting, and confidence—while funding life-changing opportunities right here in our region. Cookie sales began January 15, with most varieties priced at $6, and the gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip available for $7. All proceeds stay local, directly supporting Girl Scout troops, camps, and leadership programs across the nine counties served by GSEP. Learn more or get involved:

Philadelphia Community Podcast
Insight Spotlight: Girl Scout Cookie Season

Philadelphia Community Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 14:49 Transcription Available


We begin with Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania as cookie season officially kicks off. Joining us is Kim E. Fraites-Dow, Chief Executive Officer, along with two inspiring Girl Scouts—Drew F., a 5th-grader, and Khalilah W., an 8th-grader. Together, they share how the Girl Scout Cookie Program goes far beyond fundraising, helping girls build essential skills like financial literacy, leadership, goal-setting, and confidence—while funding life-changing opportunities right here in our region. Cookie sales began January 15, with most varieties priced at $6, and the gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip available for $7. All proceeds stay local, directly supporting Girl Scout troops, camps, and leadership programs across the nine counties served by GSEP.Learn more or get involved:

Philadelphia Community Podcast
Insight Pt. 2: Empowering Girls & Building Beloved Community

Philadelphia Community Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 29:36 Transcription Available


Empowering Girls & Building Beloved CommunityToday's episode highlights two powerful examples of leadership and civic engagement—one centered on youth empowerment, the other on community action rooted in justice and nonviolence. We begin with Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania as cookie season officially kicks off. Joining us is Kim E. Fraites-Dow, Chief Executive Officer, along with two inspiring Girl Scouts—Drew F., a 5th-grader, and Khalilah W., an 8th-grader. Together, they share how the Girl Scout Cookie Program goes far beyond fundraising, teaching girls essential skills like financial literacy, leadership, goal-setting, and confidence—while funding life-changing opportunities right here in our region. Cookie sales began January 15, with most varieties priced at $6, and the gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip available for $7. All proceeds stay local, directly supporting Girl Scout troops, camps, and leadership programs across the nine counties served by GSEP.Learn more or get involved:

Painted Bride Quarterly’s Slush Pile
Episode 108: #Mood (or the Murmurations) (ENCORE)

Painted Bride Quarterly’s Slush Pile

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 44:30


To allow our team time for a holiday recording hiatus, we're sharing an encore episode from the Slush Pile archive. This episode, from December 2022, features two poems by poet Nick Visconti, “Burial” and “Unmake These Things.” It also marks the first appearance on the pod by our managing editor, Dagne Forrest. We'll be back next time with new poems and new guests. In the meantime, enjoy this look back. As always, thanks for listening.   How much meaning do you need, Slushies? When language lingers, when images form a spiral, a murmuration, might a poem's mood hold meaning close to its heart and simultaneously at bay? And, also, how do you pronounce ‘ichor'? All this and more in a rollicking conversation about poet Nick Visconti's new work, “Burial” and “Unmake These Things.” And speaking of things, listen for Samantha on Anne Carson's zen koan dollop of insight from Red Doc>: “To live past the end of your myth is a perilous thing.” Or for Kathy and Marion confessing their North Carolina ritual groping of the Dale Earnhardt statue in Kannapolis, NC. And finally: geese. Nick Visconti's poem triggered a reverie-- that time when we accidentally stumbled into the annual Snow Geese migration in Eastern Pennsylvania.   At the table: Dagne Forrest, Kathleen Volk Miller, Alex Tunney, Samantha Neugebauer, Marion Wrenn.   This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Wilbur Records, who kindly introduced us to the artist is A.M.Mills whose song “Spaghetti with Loretta” now opens our show.    Nick Visconti is a writer living with an artist and a cat in Brooklyn. He plays softball on Sundays.   Burial It is love, not grief, which inters the deceased in a hill made of clay.   Sod embraces crossed arms, legs, eyes shut looking forever   at nothing beneath our feet—a container for men unmade, no boat to speak of.   No oars darkly dipped in water as we pictured it would be. Instead,   a single shred of light piercing every lens it catches. Instead,   a pathway none cross, just follow through   and up and up—the cusp of ending, nothing at all like the end.   He isn't in this yard when his children roam. Still,   they dig,   they expect to find him: braided leather, steel-wound aglets, his black opal intact.   Unmake these things The sand before me like water, fluid and holy under the cratered crown nearly half-awake, circling   as I draw the one way I know—stick figures in a backdrop scenery, thick- headed and content, wheeling   psalms of birds, wide-sloping M's grouped in permanent murmur. I don't bother with the sun's face, bare in the upper   left corner of the page. I've made a habit out of hoarding ornaments, given them their own orbit like the russet   ichor dashed with cinnamon I choke down every morning and afternoon. The city's puncture-prone underbite nips   the sky, consuming the bodies above—thunderheads, billboards notched, alive in the glow of that always-   diurnal square. There's been talk lately of irreversible chemistry, an acceptable stand-in for cure among believers and experts   in and on the subject of Zoloft-sponsored serotonin. A first weaning is possible. Do not bother with a second.

Radio Medium Laura Lee
"Soul Sisters Beyond Death: A Powerful Spirit Message of Comfort"

Radio Medium Laura Lee

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 5:36


In this moving episode, Sandra from Eastern Pennsylvania reconnects with her lifelong best friend — a true “soul sister” — who comes through from the spirit world with reassurance, love, and unfinished messages of the heart through psychic medium Laura Lee. Sandra's friend addresses the feeling of not having an official goodbye, reminding her that the final moments of love, presence, and connection were more than enough. Their bond, formed in childhood, is revealed as a soul-level relationship that transcends distance, time, and even death. Spirit confirms that their connection never broke — even during years apart — and remains just as strong today.This reading also brings forward important guidance surrounding family concerns, including reassurance about a loved one facing legal trouble, and a crucial message involving ashes being sent in memorial jewelry — urging Sandra to confirm delivery so nothing meaningful is lost. This episode offers comfort to anyone grieving a close friend, questioning whether their goodbye was enough, or seeking proof that soul connections continue beyond the physical world.

America In The Morning
Christmas Around The World, Severe California Weather, New Epstein Files Found, 60 Minutes Response

America In The Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 39:32


Today on America in the MorningChristmas In America & Around The World America is welcoming in Christmas Day today, a day that will be the first for Pope Leo as Pontiff, and the town of Bethlehem in the West Bank will hold Christmas celebrations for the first time since the Israel-Gaza war began.   Severe California Weather Southern California is in the midst of a deluge as a powerful winter storm is dumping as much as 10 inches of rain in the Greater Los Angeles area.  Mud and rock slides have buried several roads, and with flash flood warnings in place, the state is pleading with drivers to avoid any Christmas travel plans.  With a state of emergency and numerous power outages reported, some people in counties in and around Los Angeles will be spending the holiday in shelters due to mandatory evacuations.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports on a very rainy California Christmas.   Gender Care Lawsuits 18 States and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to end gender-affirming care for minors.  The details from correspondent Rich Johnson.   Rideshare Driver Saved A rideshare driver is lucky to be alive after she was kidnapped by three fugitives including a convicted killer who escaped a Georgia prison.  LisaDwyer reports that the Lyft driver was forced to go with the inmates to South Florida before authorities tracked them down.   Diddy Wants Freedom Disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is spending Christmas behind bars, but is seeking immediate release from prison.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   Miracle Baby Christmas is the season for miracles, and for one California woman, it was the miracle of birth that defied all the odds.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports a 41-year-old nurse who had no idea she was pregnant until the day before she gave birth, did so in a one-in-a-million pregnancy – what she originally thought was a large ovarian cyst turned out to be a healthy baby girl.     More Epstein Files Found The Department of Justice says they've discovered more than one million additional documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which they say compromises their ability to release everything now as required by law.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.   60 Minutes Reaction The CBS News Editor-in-Chief is defending her move to slice out a 60 Minutes segment that angered both viewers and network employees.  Steve Futterman reports the segment, about deportations and a notorious prison in El Salvador, is still getting viewed worldwide after it was mistakenly sent out on streaming media.   Nursing Home Explosion Investigators will be spending Christmas and the days after sifting through wreckage after a deadly Eastern Pennsylvania nursing home explosion believed to have been caused by a gas leak that took the lives of a resident and a nurse, and injured 20 others.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.   First Christmas As Pontiff People around the world are ringing in Christmas Day unwrapping presents and attending mass in the United States, as Pope Leo ushers in Christmas for the first time as Pontiff at the Vatican.  Ukrainians marked their fourth Christmas in wartime after Russia rejected a holiday truce.  For the past two years, the city of Bethlehem in the West Bank held very subdued ceremonies, but this year with a fragile peace in place, they will usher in Christmas celebrations.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports.  Wind Projects Halted The Interior Department is putting a halt on offshore wind projects, impacting states from Massachusetts to Virginia, citing national security concerns.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports the Trump administration's move could lead to a multi-state court fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lawfare Podcast
Rational Security: The “Video Killed the Podcast Star” Edition

The Lawfare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 85:41


This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Eric Columbus, and Molly Roberts, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“I Don't Think You're Ready for the Shutdown.” The record-setting shutdown of the U.S. government is set to come to an end after eight Democratic senators agreed to a continuing resolution that will fund all of the government through January 30, certain chunks of the government all the way through the end of the fiscal year, and made a number of concessions along the way. What should we make of this deal, and what are the political ramifications—particularly for Democrats, many of whom are quite angry at those who ultimately voted for this plan?“Overt Acts.” Last week, in a move quite publicly celebrated by his controversial clemency czar Ed Martin, President Trump issued pardons for dozens of individuals accused of participating in efforts to manipulate the results of the 2020 election in his favor, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and other alleged “unindicted co-conspirators” in his own, since-abandoned federal criminal prosecution. Indeed, Trump himself was the only one who was federally indicted for 2020 election manipulations, making the most immediate legal effect of these pardons unclear. What is Trump trying to accomplish in issuing them? And what could the ramifications be for future elections?“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Even as his prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James have faced headwinds, the Trump administration appears to be moving full speed ahead with criminal investigations against other of his perceived enemies—including a large-scale investigation into government reports alleging Russian support for Trump in 2016 that was recently transferred from Justice Department officials in Eastern Pennsylvania to the more Trump-friendly terrain of Southern Florida. What is the current state of the revenge campaign the Trump administration has been pursuing, and where does it seem set to lead?In object lessons, Natalie is appreciating both “The History of the New Yorkers Vaunted Fact Checking Department” and the small army of neurotic geniuses who march forward in pursuit of journalistic integrity. Eric is appreciating The Week Junior, his daughter's favorite magazine that proves real journalism isn't just for grown-ups. Scott is appreciating The Far Side's online presence, updated daily—a reminder that the line between journalism and cartooning is always thinner than we'd like to admit. And Molly is appreciating an “illuminating” visit to Glenstone, where Jenny Holzer's art reads like journalism etched in light, documenting the lingering shadows of some dark subjects.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rational Security
The “Video Killed the Podcast Star” Edition

Rational Security

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 85:41


This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Natalie Orpett, Eric Columbus, and Molly Roberts, to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“I Don't Think You're Ready for the Shutdown.” The record-setting shutdown of the U.S. government is set to come to an end after eight Democratic senators agreed to a continuing resolution that will fund all of the government through January 30, certain chunks of the government all the way through the end of the fiscal year, and made a number of concessions along the way. What should we make of this deal, and what are the political ramifications—particularly for Democrats, many of whom are quite angry at those who ultimately voted for this plan?“Overt Acts.” Last week, in a move quite publicly celebrated by his controversial clemency czar Ed Martin, President Trump issued pardons for dozens of individuals accused of participating in efforts to manipulate the results of the 2020 election in his favor, including his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and other alleged “unindicted co-conspirators” in his own, since-abandoned federal criminal prosecution. Indeed, Trump himself was the only one who was federally indicted for 2020 election manipulations, making the most immediate legal effect of these pardons unclear. What is Trump trying to accomplish in issuing them? And what could the ramifications be for future elections?“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Even as his prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James have faced headwinds, the Trump administration appears to be moving full speed ahead with criminal investigations against other of his perceived enemies—including a large-scale investigation into government reports alleging Russian support for Trump in 2016 that was recently transferred from Justice Department officials in Eastern Pennsylvania to the more Trump-friendly terrain of Southern Florida. What is the current state of the revenge campaign the Trump administration has been pursuing, and where does it seem set to lead?In object lessons, Natalie is appreciating both “The History of the New Yorkers Vaunted Fact Checking Department” and the small army of neurotic geniuses who march forward in pursuit of journalistic integrity. Eric is appreciating The Week Junior, his daughter's favorite magazine that proves real journalism isn't just for grown-ups. Scott is appreciating The Far Side's online presence, updated daily—a reminder that the line between journalism and cartooning is always thinner than we'd like to admit. And Molly is appreciating an “illuminating” visit to Glenstone, where Jenny Holzer's art reads like journalism etched in light, documenting the lingering shadows of some dark subjects.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg
Best of Bridging Philly: Living with sickle cell disease | Tasty treats from Sweet Nina's

Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 48:26


As Sickle Cell Awareness Month comes to a close, we revisit our conversation with Tahirah Austin-Muhammad, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease when she was six years old. Throughout her life, she has dealt with pain and organ failures. In 2024, she was on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, living on 7% kidney function. Despite that, she has raised a daughter and helped found ⁠Crescent Foundation⁠ to provide education and resources to others living with sickle cell disease. Racquel Williams talks with Tahirah along with her physician, Dr. Safiyya Shabazz.  Learn more about how to find and support Black physicians in the Philadelphia area from ⁠The Medical Society of Eastern Pennsylvania⁠. Then, on Shara in the City, we're treating ourselves to a little something sweet at Reading Terminal Market. Shara Dae Howard visits ⁠Sweet Nina's⁠ to learn about the local business and taste their wide array of banana pudding flavors. The sickle cell interview was originally released on May 18, 2024. Shara in the City at Sweet Nina's was originally released on August 2, 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeep Life Podcast
Kylo Goes Under the Knife

Jeep Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 39:20


Welcome to the Jeep Life Podcast Presented by Armorlite, The Toughest Flooring on the Trail!! We are All Jeeps, all the Time. You should listen live!! In this episode of the Jeep Life Podcast, Terry dives into the all-too-common headache of replacing the oil cooler in a Jeep Wrangler JK. From symptoms and warning signs to the tools you'll need and lessons learned during the swap, this solo episode is packed with practical tips and real-world experience.Along the way, Terry gives a shoutout to the Jeep Enthusiasts of Eastern Pennsylvania and their upcoming Fall Trail Ride at AOAA.If you've been dealing with oil cooler woes or just want to get ahead of the curve on Jeep maintenance, this episode is one you won't want to miss.Tag us in your IG feed or FB. Give us a review and share us out…we'll even try to read it on air. Please tell your friends about us… heck, you can even tell your enemies. Here's a big Jeep wave to you!!!DISCOUNT CODESExclusive Armorlite discount “jeeplifepodcast10” for a complete Armorlite system at goarmorlite.com15% Off at oraclelights.com using code “JEEPINTERRY”Exclusive Powertank discount “jeeplifepod15” for a complete system at checkout powertank.comPypes is offering free shipping on their systems to our listeners “jeeplife” at pypesexhaust.com“JEEPLIFE15” 15% discount at tyrioffroad.comOUR LINKShttps://linktr.ee/JeepLifePodcastinfo@jeeplifepodcast.comhttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=49836045

The North Shore Drive
WPIAL football: Central Catholic's big-stage loss a sign Eastern Pa. schools are pulling ahead?

The North Shore Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 46:11


On their weekly Vastity Xtra podcast, Post-Gazette high school sports insiders Keith Barnes and Mike White discuss the hottest topics around the WPIAL and City League. -Have Pittsburgh-area teams fallen behind their Eastern Pa. peers following Central Catholic's blowout loss this weekend against La Salle College? -Why were McKeesport's Kemon Spell and Peters Township's Nolan DiLucia among our duo's shining stars of the week? -How are stars including Central Catholic's Ashton Blatt and Pine-Richland's Jay Timmons navigating the new world of revenue sharing and NIL in high school sports? -Why are Mohawk-Laurel, Moon-Montour, Mars-Bethel Park, New Castle-Hopewell, Pine-Richland-Central Catholic and Peters Township-McKeesport the big games to watch this coming weekend? -And what are former WPIAL stars Mike Logan and William "TuTu" Ferguson up to these days? The guys chat about those topics, plus a sighting of former Steelers linebacker James Harrison at a game over the weekend.

Sports Fellowship with Fox and Frank
S6, Ep45 – Frank's Comeback, Allen's Meltdown, and Dan's Fantasy Delusion

Sports Fellowship with Fox and Frank

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 68:09


Live from the Fox Brothers Alarm Studio, it's the Bob Gibson episode of Sports Fellowship with Fox and Frank! Dan welcomes Frank back—live from the hospital—and the guys are thrilled to have Allen “Action” Jackson in the studio once again. Emotions, rants, and laughs fly from the jump.Allen unleashes a fiery tirade over MLB's Apple TV exclusivity, especially with the Phillies and Yankees locked in a series he can't watch. Dan pokes the bear (as usual), and Rich quietly stirs the pot. The crew talks Yankees trades, defensive woes, and what still needs to be fixed before the postseason. The Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, and even the unpredictable Mariners get airtime.The conversation pivots to the NFL: why Micah Parsons may not be worth the hype, the Cowboys' depth at DE, Jerry Jones' latest rant, and how union drama could impact player contracts. The Giants' offense and defense get examined in training camp chatter, and Dan proposes the NFL has become a chessboard of load management, depth charts, and dollars.Plus, Fantasy Football updates (no team specifics, don't worry), the return of co-managers, and the countdown to draft day at Dubs on 5th.You won't want to miss this mix of sports analysis, passion, sarcasm, and friendly fire from Eastern Pennsylvania's most opinionated podcast crew.Special thanks to:Fox Brothers Alarms – foxbrothersalarms.comFirst Baptist Church of Phillipsburg, NJ – fbcpburg.org

HiddenTracks
HiddenTrack #255 IF KANSAS HAD TREES (Joey Nardone, Stone Magnana, and Maddox Testa)

HiddenTracks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 75:12


If Kansas Had Trees is a genre blending band comprised of Joey Nardone (vocals, bass), Maddux Testa (vocals, guitar), and Stone Magnana (drums), from eastern PA. Being an emoish type band from Eastern PA and carrying the torch for bands such as Title Fight and Tigers Jaw is no easy task, but IKHT keeps the torch lit and moving with their emotive stylings.  Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespa

Sobertown Podcast
EP 383: Mark Kneebone's Recovery Story

Sobertown Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 54:33


Host: Drifter Guest: Mark Kneebone   In this episode of the SoberTown Podcast, Mark Kneebone, a former law enforcement officer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shares his compelling journey to sobriety. Mark recounts his childhood traumas, struggles with alcoholism, and encounters with unprocessed trauma from his law enforcement career, including witnessing the devastation of 9/11. After a severe bout in May 2023 where he considered suicide, Mark checked into rehab and has been sober ever since. Mark discusses the therapies that helped him, like EMDR, ART, and neurotherapy, and emphasizes the importance of community, therapy, and self-compassion in his recovery. Now an advocate for mental health and sobriety, Mark hosts the Steel City Roundtable Podcast, focusing on mental health, addiction, and more. He highlights the critical aspect of talking about one's struggles and seeking help, aiming to inspire others on their path to recovery.   Mark's bio: I born in Eastern Pennsylvania in the early 70s. Went through a couple divorces by the time I was 17. Dealt with emotional abuse. It was a very shy kid growing up didn't have friends. Don't know where I fit in. Started drinking when I was 17 first drink showed me that I could be happy by replacing my anxiety my fear my depression with alcohol. Went to college just north of Pittsburgh. I join a fraternity and became a social butterfly. I found that drinking allowed me to be a better version of me. I was fun, outgoing, adventurous, and just wanted to have a good time. Drink my way through college graduate with honors. Then went into the job course. Worked a ton of different jobs because I didn't know what I wanted to do. I came a truck driver in 2001. Became a cop in 2007. Resigned from the police department in 2019. went back to driving a truck in 2019. During my time with the police department I saw a lot of things that deeply affected me. Three of my friends got murdered on April 4 of 2009. I was also in Brooklyn during Ground Zero 911 Tax. Never dealt with my traumas. Became a sustained heavy drinker in my early 30s. Got divorced in 2020. Went into a tailspin. My drinking became more frequent and heavier degree. In 2023 I was drinking a half gallon a night every night and driving a truck for a living hung over. Early May 2023 I was drunk loaded my Glock 43 and we all know what was gonna happen from there. Luckily enough, I passed out, my higher power looking out for me.   Spotifyopen.spotify.com/show/3nsSd8URIS2GyLEEdU5Nye Instagraminstagram.com/steelcityroundtable Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61566417114634 TikToktiktok.com/@scround_table Rumblerumble.com/user/SCRoundTable Xyoutube.com/@SteelCityRoundTable24 Web Sitesteelcityroundtablepodcast.com iHeart Radioiheart.com/podcast/269-steel-city-round-table-pod-252510321 Apple Podcastspodcastsconnect.apple.com/my-podcasts/show/steel-city-round-table-podcast/4a441f58-12e7-49e2-a585-777b2eb08dda More info Sign in to see email address www.youtube.com/@SteelCityRoundTable24   Other Sober Resources: I Am Sober App Getting Sober ...Again Boom Rethink The Drink

Good Seats Still Available
389: The 1925 NFL Champion(?) Pottsville Maroons - With David Fleming

Good Seats Still Available

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 104:02


It's our long-overdue dive into one of the most controversial stories in National Football League history — the tale of the Pottsville Maroons and its stolen 1925 championship — with ESPN journalist and author David Fleming, whose acclaimed 2007 book "Breaker Boys: The NFL's Greatest Team and the Stolen 1925 Championship" is newly apropos on the 100th anniversary of what many consider to be pro football's most egregious historical blunder. Fleming guides us through the dramatic rise and fall of the Maroons — an Eastern Pennsylvania coal-country semi-pro team born of grit, visionary coaching, and the raw determination of hard-working, hardscrabble working-class miners/players/characters, like Tony 'The Human Howitzer' Latone. We'll trace how this unlikely squad stormed into the NFL in 1925, defeated its powerhouse Chicago Cardinals in the ostensible title game, and then toppled a heavily-favored University of Notre Dame "Four Horsemen" squad in a much-hyped exhibition match. But their moment of triumph became their undoing. The NFL suspended the team for allegedly violating territorial rights for the game — a charge hotly contested to this day — and stripped them of the title. Instead, the Cardinals were awarded the championship, and Pottsville was left with nothing but heartbreak. Hear how the Maroons' win over the Fighting Irish actually helped legitimize a still-fledgling NFL — and how the league "repaid" them with what many call the worst injustice in pro football history. We'll explore the political maneuvering behind the decision, the 100-year fight for redemption, and what it reveals about the NFL's ownership power dynamics, both then and now. + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats 417 Helmets (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://417helmets.com/?wpam_id=3 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Breaker Boys: The NFL's Greatest Team and the Stolen 1925 Championship": https://amzn.to/43C5atA FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/

True Crime Historian
No Mercy For The Swashbuckling Scoundrels

True Crime Historian

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 80:56


A Secret Crime Spree Revealed By MurderAd-Free Safe House EditionEpisode 313 is the action-packed story of a pair of bands who met in juvenile jail, and embarked on a short-lived but deadly crime spree through the Wyoming Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania that included two murders, a shooting to kill, several home invasions, and a general disregard and disdain for social order and the rule of law. But they'll get what's coming to them.More Capital CrimesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.

The Hypnotist
Guest Hypnotist Brenda Rhodes on Creativity, Regression and Our Own Stories

The Hypnotist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 33:39


Adam is joined by guest hypnotist Brenda Rhodes who discusses her journey into hypnotherapy, the importance of intuition, creativity, regression and how our own stories can empower us or hold us back.  For more information on Brenda visit:  https://allentownhypnosis.com/  Adam and Brenda will both be presenting at the Irish Hypnotherapy Conference in Dublin in April - tickets can be purchased here: https://irishhypnotherapyconference.ie/  Use the code ADAM for a discount on tickets.   More Info on Brenda: My name is Brenda Rhodes. I'm a certified hypnotist who has been practicing for over 25 years, as well as a certified hypnosis instructor, Reiki Master/Teacher and NLP practitioner. I hold certifications that cover many areas of clinical, holistic and healing modalities. My practice is based in Eastern PA, USA.   Adam's course Hypnotic Wealth can be found here: https://www.adamcox.co.uk/hypnotic-wealth.html  Coming Soon - The Hypnotists's Secret Circle: Adam will soon be launching a new low-cost membership to access his entire hypnosis archive without the intro, outro, and explanation and an exclusive community only for members. In the meantime you can secure a free sleep download here: https://tr.ee/MCuZqKPnEg  Adam Cox is one of the world's most innovative hypnotists and is known for being the hypnotherapist of choice for Celebrities, CEO's and even Royalty. To book a free 30-minute consultation call to consider working with Adam go to: https://go.oncehub.com/AdamCox Adam's rates for hypnotherapy in pounds and US dollars are here: https://www.adamcox.co.uk/hypnotherapist.html  You can contact Adam at adam@adamcox.co.uk Further information on Adam is here: https://linktr.ee/AdamCoxOfficial  Tags: Adam Cox, the hypnotist, NLP, asmr, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, hypnotist, stress, sleep, worry, meditation, guided meditation, hypnotism, anxiety, hypnosis for abundance, hypnosis for confidence hypnosis, Guest Hypnotist Brenda Rhodes, regression hypnosis, 

Smart Talk
How mass transit is evolving in Central and Eastern PA

Smart Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 26:18


Public transportation plays a critical role in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania’s lives whether they’re trying to get to work, run errands, or get to their medical appointments. The mass transit is changing, pitting traditional methods against things like rideshare services. According to Richard Farr, Executive Director of Rabbit Transit, technology has been a game changer in services they provide the public. “Now we're paying by cell phones. We used to have to print hundreds of thousands of schedules. It is now an app that tracks the bus in real time and provides people with real time information. So, I think really technology has really pushed us to the forefront, you know, working with Google where you can do trip planning, “said Farr. During the pandemic, mass transit decreased in ridership due to the shut down and social distancing. Greg Downing, Executive Director of the South-Central Transit Authority says they about 85-90 percent of where they were pre pandemic. “A monthly pass for us is forty-two dollars for the regular person and twenty dollars for a student. Now, when you compare what the average car payment is too individual, which is I think in 2025, it's over seven hundred dollars just for a car payment. That's not even including maintenance and insurance. We're talking about just actual dollars going back into someone's pocket. So, we have been constantly just preaching that public transit is the way to go. So, as we continue to build that message and continue to get that message out there, communicate it all to the masses, I'll say we're seeing that more and more. Whereas we had a low before we're starting to kick back up as far as getting our number, our ridership numbers back to where they were, “said Downing. Listen to the podcast to hear the entire interview.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Morning Agenda
Could J6 pardons encourage future political violence?; Job cuts at a Pa. health system

The Morning Agenda

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 7:11


Experts are worried about political violence in the wake of President Donald Trump issuing blanket pardons, commutations and dismissals for January 6 defendants -- including more than 100 from Pennsylvania. Sidewalks, roads, and parking lots have been doused with salt -- in the wake of Sunday's snowstorm and this week's frigid temperatures. But, the crunchy crystals may make it safer to walk and drive, but can also be a pollutant. Penn State leaders are not ruling out the possibility of campus closures. The university has Commonwealth Campuses across Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, York, Mont Alto, and Reading.. The state Attorney General’s office has taken over the investigation of alleged fraudulent voter registration applications submitted in several counties ahead of the 2024 presidential election. An Eastern Pennsylvania health system is cutting about 100 positions. Facing frigid temperatures, counties across the state have conducted their unsheltered count. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sing Out! Radio Magazine
Episode 2361: 25-04 Welcome Winter

Sing Out! Radio Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 58:30


This week on the Magazine we celebrate the arrival of winter. Here in Eastern Pennsylvania it's as cold and snowy as an old-fashioned winter. Our theme music is Cold Frosty Morning and we'll share two renditions of that old-time tune. Expect tunes and songs from Kieran Kane and Rayna Gellert, Tony Trischka, Atwater Donnelly, Kenny Jackson and more. Enjoy Cold Frosty Mornings .… this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Katie LaRay Waldren / “Cold Frosty Morning” / Cold Frosty Morning / Native GroundKieran Kane & Rayna Gellert / “Cold Air” / Ledges / Dead ReckoningGordon Lightfoot / “Song for a Winter's Night” / The Way I Feel / United ArtistsPierce Pettis / “In the Bleak Midwinter” / Winter Solstice III / Windham HillThe Early Mays / “Narrows of the Year” / Chase the Sun / Bird on the WingHonor Finnegan / “Snow Day” / Just One Angel v2.0 / Yellow TailSocial Band / “When the Snows of Winter Fall” / Deep Midwinter / Self-releasedFred Gosbee / “The Night the Whiskey Froze” / The Night the Whiskey Froze / CastlebayTony Trischka / “Sleigh Ride” / Glory Shone Around / RounderAtwater Donnelly / “Cold Frosty Morning-Growling Old Man Growling Old Woman” / When Winter Calls / Rabbit IslandHerdman-Hills-Mangsen / “More Wood” / Voices of Winter / GadflyHerdman-Hills-Mangsen / “Solstice Round” / At the Turning of the Year / Hand & HeartKenny Jackson / “The Shortest Day-Set the Log Alight” / The Shortest Day / Crow HillJohn Reischman & the Jaybirds / “While Roving on a Winter's Night” / On a Winter's Night / CorvusSilent Winters / “Winter Wonderland” / Christmas Morning / Fallen TreeReid Jamieson / The Coldest Night of the Year” / Songs for a Winter's Night / Self ProducedPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways 

Behind the Steel Curtain: for Pittsburgh Steelers fans
The SCN Post-Game Show: Steelers lose to the Eagles 27-13 in Philadelphia, again

Behind the Steel Curtain: for Pittsburgh Steelers fans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 71:04


The Pittsburgh Steelers rolled into the City of Brotherly Love looking to leave Eastern PA with a win for the first time in 59 years. In the end, the Steelers lost 27-13 in a game which was dominated by the Eagles in all facets. With Bryan Davis in Philly, Join Jeff Hartman and Dave Schofield for a complete wrap of the Steelers loss on the SCN Steelers Post-Game Show. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud member of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jochum Strength Podcast
S5E3 Garage Strength Gym and Training Savages w/ Dane Miller

Jochum Strength Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 91:36


This week for our third episode we talk to the legend Dane Miller Aka GhostFaceMillah from Garage Strength Gym out in Eastern Pennsylvania. They have trained over 50 Team USA Athletes, 7 Olympians, and have help get over 200 athletes to the NCAA Level. Having been there myself, it is an amazing facility that even has reserved parking spots for WADA and USADA from all the incredibly high-level athletes they train. Throughout the episode we talk about programming for different sports and ability levels, building a culture of greatness in the gym, why consistency is king. We had a blast recording with Dane so check the out bio for all the links to his pages. Enjoy the episode.  Website: https://garagestrengthpa.com Instagram: @GhostFacedMillah @GarageStrength --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/austin-jochum/support

Pro Football in the 1970s
(From Pigskin Dispatch) The Anthracite League is Remembered with Historian Joe Zagorski

Pro Football in the 1970s

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 37:13


Pro Football in the 1970s is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.JOE ZAGORSKI'S BOOKS ON AMAZONFree Spirit at Free Safety: The Incredible (But True!) Football Journey of Bill Bradley The 2,003-Yard Odyssey: The Juice, The Electric Company, and an Epic Run For A RecordAmerica's Trailblazing Middle Linebacker: The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie LanierThe Year the Packers Came Back: The 1972 ResurgenceThe NFL in the 1970s: Pro Football's Most Important DecadeEPISODE SUMMARYCHECK OUT THE NFL IN THE 1970S FACEBOOK PAGECHECK OUT JOE'S WEBSITE - JOE ZAGORSKI WRITERThis episode is a repeat episode when Joe Zagorski was interviewed on the Pigskin Dispatch, another podcast here on the Sports History Network. Below is the description from this episode. To learn more about the show, head to the Pigskin Dispatch website.Pro football just after World War I was an interesting period in gridiron history indeed. As what would become the NFL was just starting up there were other, and I say this loosely, "leagues" where paid football players took the field. One of those was a short-lived group of teams in the Coal Region of Eastern Pennsylvania fondly called the Anthracite League. Historian Joe Zagorski visits to talk about this and more.PRO FOOTBALL IN THE 1970S BACKGROUNDReliving Gridiron Glory: Pro Football in the 1970s with Joe ZagorskiProfessional football is one of the most exciting spectator sports in America. The decade of the 1970s saw the sport grow by leaps and bounds, thanks mostly to exciting players who quickly became icons. NFL players such as Joe Namath, Roger Staubach, O.J.Simpson, Terry Bradshaw, “Mean” Joe Greene and Fran Tarkenton are still considered household names today.During the 1970s, the growing millions of pro football fans also witnessed numerous exciting games and plays, many of which are still remembered and discussed today. Plays like Franco Harris' Immaculate Reception in 1972, or the original Hail Mary Pass in 1975, or the Sea of Hands game in 1974, or the Ghost to the Post game in 1977…so many memories, and all during one of the greatest decades in NFL history.Joe Zagorski's Pro Football in the 1970s podcast explores all the great memories that occurred in the NFL during that memorable decade. Each segment will tackle a specific event or player in the NFL during the 1970s. Each episode will also include a trivia question from some aspect of that particular episode's theme or topic. Joe Zagorski's Pro Football in the 1970s podcast takes listeners back to a time of old school pro football, where the game might have been simpler in the form of strategy, but it was also more pure and more robust than it had ever been before. ...

Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.
60lbs Down and Feeling Amazing with Erik Zotter

Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 32:38


Imagine shedding over 60 pounds, walking more than 200 miles, and turning your health metrics completely around. In this episode I'm bringing Erik Zotter back on the show to talk more about his health journey. Once burdened by low energy and health challenges, Erik now thrives with a new diet and exercise regimen tailored through the remarkable insights of DNA analysis and Ph360.In this episode:Erik has been staying consistent and sticking to his plan to become healthier Erik has lost a remarkable 60.2 pounds since starting his personalized health program, reducing his BMI from 36.8 to 30.1 and body fat percentage from 33.7 to 28.7.Erik has embraced a more active lifestyle, engaging in outdoor activities like hiking over 200 miles, and has resumed weightlifting, reducing joint pain and achieving impressive physical changes.Erik shares the raw, real steps he's taken to reclaim his health and offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to make a lasting change. Learn more about Erik Zotter:Erik Zotter, 45 Years Old. Vice President of People, Organization & Communications at Ellab, Inc.  Father of 3 girls 17, 16 and 10 + 1 8 year old Boy.  Born and raised in Eastern PA and in Colorado since 2018. Interests include Hiking, DiscGolf, Photography and Record CollectingRESOURCES:Listen to Erik's other episode on the podcast: http://healthyawakening.co/episode26Show Links:Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksSHOW NOTES: healthyawakening.co/episode35Connect with Susan:Schedule a FREE consultation, send an email to susan@healthyawakening.coFaceboook: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakeningInstagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoachLinktree: https://linktr.ee/healthyawakeningP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast

Hot Mess Hotline
IT Leadership Growth Mindset with Michael Pompey

Hot Mess Hotline

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 31:58


The demands on IT leaders have never been greater. You're expected to be technically brilliant while also leading your teams through constant change and disruption. But what happens when your “superhero” drive to do more, learn more, and be more starts to work against you? As Michael Pompey, Chief Information and Transformation Officer for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, shares in a recent podcast interview, many IT leaders fall into the trap of believing that “more is more.” They push themselves to the limit, taking on every challenge and striving for perfection. While this drive can lead to early success, it can also become a recipe for burnout and stagnation. Read the full blog post here: https://thechangearchitects.com/it-leadership-growth-mindset-with-michael-pompey/ About Michael Pompey: Michael is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation and transformation in mission-driven organizations. Currently serving as the Chief Information and Transformation Officer for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, he leads the organization's technology strategy, overseeing the assessment and expansion of its digital capabilities to support growth in existing and new markets, with the ultimate aim of reaching all girls in the region. Michael's career in technology began in the field of Juvenile Justice, where as a probation officer, he identified critical gaps in data management. By developing applications to track and forecast social and offender data, he demonstrated the transformative power of technology in improving case management and youth outcomes. This experience ignited his passion for leveraging data and technology to serve youth-focused nonprofits, propelling him into leadership roles across various mission-driven organizations. With a unique blend of expertise in both nonprofit and technology sectors, Michael has continually refined his skills to drive digital transformation in organizations dedicated to youth development. His academic foundation from the University of South Florida, combined with professional certifications from Microsoft, TBM, ITIL, and other leading technology providers, have equipped him to navigate the complexities of the digital age. Highly regarded for his thought leadership, Michael has served on advisory boards, including the Philadelphia Society for Information Management (SIM) Council, the CIO Forum Executive Council, and the Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA). His insights have been featured in prominent publications such as *CIO Magazine* and the *Business Intelligence Journal*. Outside of his professional endeavors, Michael is a dedicated family man and proud father of two teenage boys, who continually inspire his passion for technology and its impact on the next generation.

Just Wanted to Ask
Becky Civjan & Tony Nauroth - Memoirs, Military Life, and the Joys of Writing

Just Wanted to Ask

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 38:17


Here's what to expect on the podcast:How Becky and Tony met and decided to write the book.Becky and Tony's writing process. The deeper meaning of the book.The challenges of marketing and promoting the book.Reader reactions and the importance of sharing stories to leave a legacy for future generations.And much more! About Becky Civjan and Tony Nauroth:Becky Civjan and her husband have traveled the world as a military family and currently reside in Florida to escape winter in Pennsylvania. She is the mother of three and proud grandmother of five incredibly successful people. Always the optimist and known for her high energy, wit, and good humor, so obvious in her writing; she is a free spirit. She speaks and writes in exclamation points and connects her thoughts with dots. Writing is her passion. She loves to exercise and strives to keep everyone around her healthy. If you are standing still, she will take you for a walk! Becky truly feels she is the victim of good luck, having the most extraordinary people as friends and family.Tony Nauroth is a retired military man who served as an Army journalist with "The Stars and Stripes" in Germany and covering stories throughout Europe. He also was on the staff of "Soldiers" magazine out of Washington, D.C., providing coverage of events throughout the United States and the world. He was assigned to Panama, where he visited Almost every country in South America, including Bolivia, the only time he was shot at in his 20-year career. They missed. Tony lives with his wife, Mary, in Eastern Pennsylvania, near his son, daughter, and two teenage granddaughters. He has no vices ... well, maybe just that one. Connect with Becky Civjan and Tony Nauroth!Website: https://www.theeternallifeofstuff.com/ Connect with  Anne Zuckerman!Websites: https://annezuckerman.com/ | https://justwantedtoask.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnneInPinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annezuckerman/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annezuckerman/Bezi Woman:  https://beziwoman.com/ | https://www.beziwoman.shop/two-step-order1591558404525Bezi Bra Discs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bezibradiscs

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 259 with Jessica Whipple, Author of Enough Is... and I Think I Think a Lot, and Skilled Craftswoman of Nuanced, Sympathetic Works that Bring Security and Inspiration for Kids and Adults Alike

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 56:57


Notes and Links to Jessica Whipple's Work      Jessica Whipple writes for adults and children from her home in Eastern PA. Her poetry has been published recently in Funicular, Door Is a Jar, and Green Ink Poetry, and online at Whale Road Review, Anti-Heroin Chic, and Pine Hills Review. Her poem "Broken Strings" has been nominated for a 2023 Pushcart Prize in poetry.    She has published two children's picture books in 2023: Enough Is… (Tilbury House, illustrated by Nicole Wong) and I Think I Think a Lot (Free Spirit Publishing, illustrated by Josée Bisaillon). (Josay Bisay-yohn)    To read more of Jessica's work or to learn about her books, including praise and reviews, peruse her website or follow her on Twitter/X/Instagram @JessicaWhippl17. Buy I Think I Think a Lot   Interview with WESA/NPR, Regarding I Think I Think a Lot   Jessica Whipple's Website At about 2:20, Jessica gives background information on places to buy her books At about 4:40, Jessica speaks to how her reading life is and was At about 7:00, Jessca traces where her writing life kicked in and how her writing life was “reinvigorated”  At about 10:00, Julie Fogliano and other inspiring and beloved children's authors are given kudos At about 12:20, Jessica reads “This is What I'm Thinking at the Container Store” At about 15:50, Jessica expands on the universality and specificity of her poem, talking about OCD as a “spectrum” At about 19:00, The two reflect on some stellar and vivid lines from the poem At about 21:00, Jessica breaks down the different mechanisms of OCD and focuses on the compulsions and obsessions in their mental and outward forms At about 23:35, Jessica introduces and reads her poem, “ Sometimes I Google You” At about 26:25, Jessica explains how she is “speaking to the memory” depicted in the poem At about 29:30, Jessica provides a nice way to think of haiku, thanks to Tim Green  At about 32:45, Pete highlights the beautiful security given in Jessica's work and other standout work At about 33:40, Pete asks about the “Enough” from the title of Enough Is… and Jessica expands upon the “sense of importance” given to the word  At about 35:20, Jessica responds to Pete's questions about using symbolism and analogy in books for kids  At about 37:00, Pete wonders about seeds for the book, I Think I Think a Lot At about 40:15, Pete likens the apologies in the book to a Seinfeld episode At about 41:20, Jessica talks about how the illustrator works off her writing At about 42:45, Pete highlights the ways in which Jessica use nuance and asks Jessica about writing to engender empathy in kids  At about 44:40, Jessica reads and discusses “To My Husband Now a Father”  At about 48:20, Pete asks Jessica about writing about personal things and catharsis At about 50:20, Lauren details exciting upcoming projects           You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited about having one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch at Chicago Review.    Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl     Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Deesha Philyaw, Luis Alberto Urrea, Chris Stuck, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writing and writers that have inspired their own work.       This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 260 with Lauren Markham, whose writing regularly appears in outlets like Harper's, Lithub, The New York Times Magazine and VQR. She is the author of The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life, the winner of the 2018 Ridenhour Book Prize and a CA Book Award Silver Prize. Her most recent book, A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging, is out in 2024 to acclaim. The episode airs on November 5. Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.  

The Dom Giordano Program
Union President Bill Hamilton Joins The Program

The Dom Giordano Program

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 12:51


Bill Hamilton, President of Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters representing 96,000 Teamsters in the Pennsylvania area, President Joint Council 53 Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, President of Local 107 in Philadelphia and International Eastern Region Vice President since 2008, whoo! Joins us today. What did he mean in that quote to start that piece in The Inquirer? While the Democrat Party is pro-union, their policies have left the everyday worker. Is this the same Democrat Party that Bill grew up in? He says no, but he doesn't recognize the Republicans either. An issue that he may see his constituents go for is the immigration problem. Does Kamala's inflation and lack of blue collar-ness have to do with her losing the union votes? Was Sean O'Brien right for going to the RNC and not endorsing Kamala? Bill thinks so because it shows real leadership. Final thoughts?

Pegwarmers
Retro Con 2024 - Pegwarmers #153

Pegwarmers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 22:30


Last weekend Kevin attended Retro Con in Oaks, PA. Check out the sights and see Kevin's haul from the best Toy & Pop Culture Convention in Eastern Pennsylvania. More Retro Con coverage to come.153 PegwarmersPegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday.

The Dom Giordano Program
United We Stand, United We Fall (Full Show)

The Dom Giordano Program

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 131:48


12 - They are lying about the numbers! 1.3 million people have been tracked coming across the southern border thanks to apps, not the tens of thousands others claim. 1205 - Madeleine Dean approves of getting rid of the filibuster all in the name of “freedom” 1210 - Biden once again incited fear against Trump while making an appearance on The View 1215 - Side Question: What piece of media reminds you of fall? 1220 - Upper Darby High School has implemented metal detectors at the door in order to deter school shootings, but it takes 60 minutes to get all the students through. 1235 - What should Trump's first order of business be as President? Dr. Ben Carson joins the program to discuss. What separates Trump from middle of the road women voters? Could the doctor still operate? What does Carson think about Trump being “the protector” for women. 1250 - Illegal immigration in Manhattan has gotten out of control. Your side question calls. 1 - The Del Val Journal reported a story of a resurfaced tweet from a local politician, Jim Dillon, using a racial slur and then replacing his brother in his political position in a weird switcheroo. Michael Graham authored the story and joins the show to discuss what has transpired since this and how something like this could even come to be? Michael wonders why local Republicans aren't jumping on this story. 120 - Revisiting the Lobster Bet for Dan. Taking a call regarding Fox's coverage of Trump. 135 - Bill Hamilton, President of Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters representing 96,000 Teamsters in the Pennsylvania area, President Joint Council 53 Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, President of Local 107 in Philadelphia and International Eastern Region Vice President since 2008, whoo! Joins us today. What did he mean in that quote to start that piece in The Inquirer? While the Democrat Party is pro-union, their policies have left the everyday worker. Is this the same Democrat Party that Bill grew up in? He says no, but he doesn't recognize the Republicans either. An issue that he may see his constituents go for is the immigration problem. Does Kamala's inflation and lack of blue collar-ness have to do with her losing the union votes? Was Sean O'Brien right for going to the RNC and not endorsing Kamala? Bill thinks so because it shows real leadership. Final thoughts? 150 - Dan time today is taking calls from Union members ticked off at the Bill Hamilton interview. 2 - Continuing on Union members casting their votes for Trump. 215 - Dom's Money Melody 220 - Winner? 225 - Is Dan really saying Fall is superior to Summer? 235 - Returning to the Trump shooting. More calls. 250 - Lightning Round!

The Dom Giordano Program
Dom Time is Union Time

The Dom Giordano Program

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 46:43


1 - The Del Val Journal reported a story of a resurfaced tweet from a local politician, Jim Dillon, using a racial slur and then replacing his brother in his political position in a weird switcheroo. Michael Graham authored the story and joins the show to discuss what has transpired since this and how something like this could even come to be? Michael wonders why local Republicans aren't jumping on this story. 120 - Revisiting the Lobster Bet for Dan. Taking a call regarding Fox's coverage of Trump. 135 - Bill Hamilton, President of Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters representing 96,000 Teamsters in the Pennsylvania area, President Joint Council 53 Eastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, President of Local 107 in Philadelphia and International Eastern Region Vice President since 2008, whoo! Joins us today. What did he mean in that quote to start that piece in The Inquirer? While the Democrat Party is pro-union, their policies have left the everyday worker. Is this the same Democrat Party that Bill grew up in? He says no, but he doesn't recognize the Republicans either. An issue that he may see his constituents go for is the immigration problem. Does Kamala's inflation and lack of blue collar-ness have to do with her losing the union votes? Was Sean O'Brien right for going to the RNC and not endorsing Kamala? Bill thinks so because it shows real leadership. Final thoughts? 150 - Dan time today is taking calls from Union members ticked off at the Bill Hamilton interview.

Private Practice Success Stories
Part-Time Hours, Full-Time Pay and Fridays Off with Marissa Joy

Private Practice Success Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 34:28


Thinking about working part-time in private practice and want to make more money? Then you don't want to miss this episode! In this episode of Private Practice Success Stories, I sat down with Marissa Joy, a speech language pathologist with a pediatric private practice in Eastern Pennsylvania. Her practice “Ripple Speech Services” focuses on speech, myofunctional, and feeding therapy and she's also offered Lactation Consulting. Marissa discusses her decision to open her practice due to her personal experiences with her son's feeding issues and a desire to help other parents avoid the struggles she faced. She joined The Start Your Private Practice Program because she wanted guidance and structure to launch her business. In addition to her private clients, Marissa secured a small school contract which has provided extra financial stability while maintaining the flexibility to focus on her private practice. This arrangement allowed her to balance her professional and personal life, including spending more time with her children. She just celebrated her 2nd private practice anniversary and this week, she made $2,000 in one week. Oh - and she doesn't work on Fridays during the summer!Marissa is the owner and speech-language pathologist at Ripple Speech Services, LLC - a practice that serves children and adults to speak, swallow, and breathe better. In her 11 years as an SLP Marissa has served in a number of settings, and even a brief hiatus from being an SLP, but found her passion through personal experience with her youngest son. Marissa is a Pennsylvania-licensed and ASHA-certified speech pathologist and always strives to provide collaborative, personalized therapy for every person that walks through her doors.In Today's Episode, We Discuss:Marissa's path to private practiceThe key to getting your first clients, even if you live in a rural area What happens when you are open to new opportunities Marissa's top tip for getting more clients and growing your private practiceThe passion project that is growing Marissa's businessOne thing that can give you more stability as you're building your private practiceHow Marissa is able to work part-time and make full-time incomeThe important thing you have to remember when setting your ratesI hope you enjoyed this episode with Marissa! She is a perfect example of someone who works part-time, has Fridays off, and is making exponentially more than she was before her private practice!If you want our help to start your private practice step-by-step (just like we helped Marrisa!) please visit: www.PrivatePracticeSchool.com to learn more!Whether you want to start a private practice or grow your existing private practice, I can help you get the freedom, flexibility, fulfillment, and financial abundance that you deserve. Visit my website www.independentclinician.com to learn more.Resources Mentioned: Visit Marissa's website: https://www.ripplespeechservices.com/Follow Marissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ripplespeechservices/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast:

Just Wanted to Ask
Becky Civjan and Tony Nauroth - Collecting Stories and "The Eternal Life of Stuff"

Just Wanted to Ask

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 33:24


Here's what to expect on the podcast:How Becky and Tony became writers.The inspiration behind 'The Eternal Life of Stuff'.How did Becky and Tony handle differences in opinion or creative direction during the writing process?Some of the key challenges Becky and Tony faced during the publishing process.And much more! About Becky and Tony:Becky Civjan and her husband Tony Nauroth have traveled the world as a military family and currently reside in Florida to escape winter in Pa. She is the mother of three and proud grandmother of five incredibly successful people. Always the optimist and known for her high energy, wit, and good humor, so obvious in her writing; she is a free spirit. She speaks and writes in exclamation points and connects her thoughts with dots. Writing is her passion. She loves to exercise and strives to keep everyone around her healthy. If you are standing still, she will take you for a walk! Becky truly feels she is the victim of good luck, having the most extraordinary people as friends and family.Tony Nauroth is a retired military man who served as an Army journalist with "The Stars and Stripes" in Germany and covering stories throughout Europe. He also was on the staff of "Soldiers" magazine out of Washington, D.C., providing coverage of events throughout the United States and the world. He was also assigned to Panama, where he visited Almost every country in South America, including Bolivia, the only time he was shot at in his 20-year career. They missed. He lives with his wife, Mary, in Eastern Pennsylvania, near his son, daughter, and two teenage granddaughters. He has no vices ... well, maybe just that one. Connect with Becky Civjan and Tony Nauroth!Website: https://www.theeternallifeofstuff.com/ Connect with  Anne Zuckerman!Websites: https://justwantedtoask.com/ | https://annezuckerman.com/Bezi Woman:  https://beziwoman.com/ | https://www.beziwoman.shop/two-step-order1591558404525Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bezibradiscsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beziwoman/

Property Profits Real Estate Podcast
Mastering Real Estate Juggling in Eastern Pennsylvania with Jason Yanes

Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 21:54


Want to grow your real estate investing business and portfolio?  You're in the right place. Welcome to the Property Profits Real Estate Podcast

HPNA Podcast Corner
Ep. 34: The Journey into Hospice & Palliative Care

HPNA Podcast Corner

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 32:48


In this episode, we welcome HPNA and HPNF board members Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA and Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL. Moderated by Board President Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF, the group discusses their respective roles within health care, highlighting their commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices and leadership in their respective professions. Featuring: Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA Craig is a palliative care nurse practitioner working in an multi hospital inpatient consult-based practice in Eastern Pennsylvania.  He is passionate about education and creating access through program development. He is a book author, educator, and TEDx speaker. During his 28 years of practice, he has worked in critical care, emergency medicine research, as an organ transplant coordinator, adjunct faculty, and colorectal surgical NP before finding his calling in palliative care. During his 13 years of palliative practice, he worked to develop the region's first palliative telemedicine consult service to reach underserved rural patients. Outside of the hospital he has engaged in state and national lobbying relating to diabetes care and full practice authority for nurse practitioners. Craig balances his professional activities with family, a love of gardening, biking, and the outdoors.   Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL Blake Tobias, Jr., MHCI, MS HA-ODL, a first-generation college graduate, is a biologist turned administrator and educator with a proven record of pivotal and innovative leadership. Blake has been a member of the board since 2019 and currently is the Secretary/Treasurer for the HPNA and HPNF boards. He has previously held the positions of HPNF Board Treasurer, HPNF Board President, and HPNA/HPNF Co-Chair of Governance Committee. Blake is Senior Regional Practice Manager for the Penn Medicine Transplant Institute, overseeing a dozen satellite clinics for Kidney, Liver, and Pancreas transplant across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Blake is also an Adjunct Professor of Professional Practice at the Albright College School of Business and Professional Studies, a doctoral student at Saint Joseph's University, and spends his time volunteering for numerous local and national board of directors. His professional experience focuses on health operations and disruptive innovation, with extensive experience managing process improvement, accreditation adherence and regulatory compliance, leading complex projects, budgets, and service integration, as well as managing stakeholder relations in various service lines, including General Hospital Operations, Oncology, and Solid Organ Transplantation. A member of the Saint Joseph's University 30under30 inaugural class, Blake was also one of six students awarded the President and Provost's Honor for Developing New Initiatives in Graduate and Professional Student Life in 2023 as a graduation honor from the University of Pennsylvania. 

Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon
#572 - Avoiding Pitfalls In Sourcing & Importing

Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 32:10


Join us as we explore crucial importing and inventory management strategies with Afolabi Oyerokun, a seasoned Amazon seller with over 20 years of experience. Afolabi takes us through his remarkable journey from Nigeria to the United States, where he transitioned from fashion design to computer animation before making his mark in e-commerce. Discover his insights on avoiding costly pitfalls when importing products from overseas, managing inventory effectively, and ensuring you don't run out or overstock. In this engaging episode, Afolabi shares essential tips on navigating U.S. customs seizures and maintaining effective communication with overseas factories. Learn about the common reasons for customs stopping a container and the importance of accurate documentation to avoid severe penalties. He also highlights the risks of using email for factory communications and suggests using platforms like WeChat to prevent scams. Plus, get the lowdown on labeling requirements for imported goods to ensure compliance with U.S. and Amazon regulations. Listen in as we discuss the critical role of third-party logistics (3PLs) in maintaining a diverse and efficient supply chain, despite Amazon's introduction of its AWD. Afolabi outlines the strategic advantages of using 3PLs for fulfilling orders across multiple marketplaces and offers practical tips for optimizing shipping. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of compliance with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and introduce a new tool to help track and ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations. Finally, get to know Afolabi a little better as we share contact information for his services and enjoy a light-hearted exchange about Nigerian cuisine. In episode 572 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Afolabi discuss: 00:00 - Importing Products From Overseas 03:54 - From Fashion to Tech  10:17 - Avoiding Customs Seizures in Online Selling  11:20 - Customs Seizure, Communication, and Mold Ownership 22:45 - Factory Confiscates Mold During Dispute 25:27 - Supply Chain Visibility and Customs Compliance 28:52 - Importance of Taking CBP Seriously 31:06 - Online Contact Information for Tariff Services3 ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Transcript Bradley Sutton: Today's guest has got tons of strategies to help you avoid potential pitfalls that would be extremely costly when importing products from overseas, but he's also got a wealth of experience since he started selling on Amazon over 20 years ago. How cool is that? Pretty cool, I think. Hello everybody and welcome to another episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast by Helium 10. I'm your host, Bradley Sutton, and this is the show that's completely BS-free, unscripted and unrehearsed. Organic conversation about serious strategies for serious sellers of any level in the e-commerce world. And it's funny for the first time in like 570 episodes, I was recording an episode last week and then noticed that the recording wasn't working, so we're having to start all over again. So thanks to our guests for being accommodating, but at the same time, thanks to my terrible memory, I think I already forgot most of what we had talked about already. So it's going to be still new for me, just as it is for the audience right here. So, Afolabi, welcome to the show. How's it going this morning? Thank you again for coming on for a second time.   Afolabi: I'm good. Thank you, Bradley, for having me over. Thanks a lot, I'm excited.   Bradley Sutton: Awesome! Now we were talking about where I'm from right before this call, where I'm at right now. Where are you in the United States right now?   Afolabi: I'm in Pennsylvania. I'm sitting at a 3PL here in Eastern PA.   Bradley Sutton: Ah, so this is not your home, this is like where you work, your office.   Afolabi: Correct. This is our office.   Bradley Sutton: And where were you born and raised?   Afolabi: Born in Nigeria, West Africa. I came into the US this January of 97.   Bradley Sutton: Ah, okay, now hold on. This is something new already we didn't talk about last time, because this weekend I was at a church event and I met somebody from Nigeria and maybe I'll throw a picture up of that. But I asked him I'm a foodie, so I ask him if I find a good Nigerian restaurant here, what should I order? And he said something let's see if this is what you suggest too. He said fish, pepper soup. So is that a great cuisine that I should try for Nigerian food?   Afolabi: Fish pepper soup is good, beef pepper soup is good and then you can. If you like rice, you can eat jollof rice. I love rice. It's spelled j-o-l-l-o-f. It's a traditional, uh, very nice, uh tasting rice. But I have to caution you on the fish pepper soup. If you don't like hot, spicy food, don't.   Bradley Sutton: That's no problem. All right, the rest of the audience, you guys, beware. Me, I don't have to worry about that I love hot spicy food. So that makes it even more. That makes it even more exciting for me to taste it.   Afolabi: Good.   Bradley Sutton: All right, excellent. Anyways, we're not here to uh to talk about food. Otherwise, yeah, my diet is day one today and I'm already going to lose out on that if I get too hungry here. But let's talk about, let's go back more to your origin story. So did you attend university in the United States or back in Nigeria?   Afolabi: Yes, so I had some university in Nigeria and then I transferred and came here to New York at the Fashion Institute of Technology, F.I.T. as everybody knew it, and I majored in fashion design for my first two years and then the final two years was in computer animation and interactive media. Weird right?   Bradley Sutton: Yeah, that's a big contrast. Some people say oh, what's your major? Oh, I'm majoring in business and I minor in management or something like that or maybe a language, but your double major was IT and also fashion. So how did you end up like, what was your first dabble in e-commerce and what year, and what did you do?   Afolabi: I did some little freelance work here and there, and then I came up with the shoe designs while I was doing freelance for a company in New York.   Bradley Sutton: And there's your fashion design coming in already. I like it.   Afolabi: Now, bear in mind, I did not do shoe designs, I didn't do footwear designs when I was doing fashion, but I just liked all these Nike shoes and all these really cool shoes. I was just inspired. So, I started designing my own shoes. And now, when I had a computer full of shoe designs, now the next stage is how do I make these shoes? So, I was looking all over. I couldn't find any shoe manufacturer, and then I sent inquiries out. Those were the days Alibaba was just coming up. It wasn't very popular at all. Anyway, I found some Mr. Johnson somewhere in Taiwan that replied to my email and it's like no, you have to come here. We can make your shoes, but you got to come here. I'm like okay, whatever.   Afolabi: So I went to Taiwan with the last dollar in my hands. I didn't even have money for the hotel. My host had to pay for my hotel. So I went to and they didn't know I didn't have the hotel. They were just being, you know good host. So I went to Taiwan, met with Mr. Johnston and that was the beginning of me making my shoes. And after I made the shoes, I you know my wife reached out one way or the other. She reached out to Amazon that you know Amazon was just getting out of selling books, only to start it. They just opened up the platform for.   Bradley Sutton: When was this? Early 2000s?   Afolabi: 2002.   Bradley Sutton: 2002.   Afolabi: Yes, so that was 2002. And Amazon. You know, some rep in Amazon said oh wow, we like these shoes. You want, would you like, to come on board our platform? Like, yeah, I don't have any other choice. You know how come? You know? So I, uh, I started selling those shoes there and they were doing really good until we realized that they were made too small, they were like a size smaller and uh, by the way, these are some of the things, things I shared in the model, you know, in the Freedom Ticket. For people that are listening, you know, I would say for them to go get that and listen to my full story there.   Bradley Sutton: Okay, interesting, all right, so now was that? So then Amazon kind of became your main income in the early two thousands? Or were you also selling online, or how? How did you end up, you know? Cause you're down to your last dollar when, when you got started here. So what happened?   Afolabi: So, I was selling on Amazon but it wasn't, there was no FBA right, so we were fulfilling it by ourselves. It was so hard and I had a side gig which I was doing, you know, graphics and web for people on the side, and I went to a footwear show in New York. It's called Fanny, F-F-A-N-Y. And I met some people and they were like “How did you make these shoes?” And I told them and they said, oh, can you make us shoes too? So I started doing consulting for other individuals that want to make their own shoes. So that's how I kept on keeping the body and soul together while I was building the brand on Amazon and when the shoes were made small, so we started getting a lot of returns, people saying, oh, I have to return this and buy a higher size. So people were returning it, they'll buy a size eight, They'll return it and buy a size nine. And it was just a nightmare and I couldn't take it. So I found a liquidator or some guy out of Florida and he bought all my inventory and that's how I ended that part to sell off all my inventory.   Bradley Sutton: So then, but now you kind of found out that, hey, I've got a thing for this, you know design, I've got a thing for importing. This is maybe something I can help out with.   Afolabi: Correct.   Bradley Sutton: And then, was that the kind of start of your consulting company?   Afolabi: Yes.   Bradley Sutton: That you've been doing ever since.   Afolabi: Yes, so that's how sourcing and logistics started for me. I started sourcing for a lot of companies providing logistical support and then somehow, in 2014, my friend you know came to me and said, hey, let's sell on Amazon. I'm like I've done that before. You know, it was too hard. He's like no, no, no, it's different now. You know they have something called FBA. I said what's that? He's like no, they'll fulfill the order for you. You just ship it to their warehouse. They'll do the pick and pack and ship them. Oh, that's easy. So we came up. He came up with some cool designs and signs and banners and school supplies. So that's how we went back into Amazon. We were selling craft vinyl, we were selling anything we could lay our hands on. It was so easy to rank, it was so easy to launch. Those were the days that viral launch was also, you know, getting started and stuff. And so we were. We were growing really fast because, you know there was there were no competition. You know people hadn't woken up to Amazon. So selling on Amazon became our main income at that time.   Bradley Sutton: OK, all right, interesting. Now you reference that you're in in Freedom Ticket. So, yes, anybody who has a Helium 10 and has a Starter plan, Platinum plan or above has full access to our full Freedom Ticket course, which is more than 20 hour course with every aspect of selling online that you would need and Afolabi 's module is under compliance and risk management. It's called mistakes to avoid when importing products. We're not going to do the whole thing today, but I want to give some highlights from here, just so that people can understand some of your expertise and you can go ahead and help people out with some things. But my first question is one of the things that you mentioned in your module was about custom seizures and how people can avoid that. So, first of all, what is a custom seizure? Sounds very dramatic. And then how can people avoid? Or, you know, nobody can 100% fully make themselves foolproof, but what are the things that people can do to make that less likely of happening?   Afolabi: Yes, correct, thanks. So custom seizure is when the US customs just flags your container or flags a container containing your product for examination because they're suspecting something. It could be randomly done, or it might be that your freight forwarder or your broker has been under their watch list and they want to start looking deeper into all the imports that this cheaper or freight forwarder has been doing. So they would stop your container for examination, so they'll bring it to a yard and they will open it up and see what's in it. Now you cannot really protect yourself from being, you know, spotted or from your container being stopped, but when it gets stopped, that's what you can protect. What happens after it gets stopped is what you can protect. You can, you know, can help yourself out. Some of the things that make customs stop a container could be you're importing from a factory that has a forced child laborer. You are importing products under the anti-dumping laws or countervailing laws, whereby it's almost like you're smuggling those products because the quota for those products is already filled out and you're still bringing in those products. They don't want you coming to flood the US market with those products. Above all, the most annoying one is the False Claims Act, which is you're not paying the right duty. You are falsifying your duty classification of your product so that you can pay the lower duty. You are bringing in a pencil and then you're lying in your. It may not be you. Actually it would be your shipper. Unknowingly to you, your shipper may be falsifying your customs form to declare a lower value, or you're declaring a lower value than the amount you ordered the product for. So these are all the things.   Afolabi: For me one time that my container was stopped and it was actually destroyed. The problem was that I had been ordering this giant industrial product for a long time and one time it was stopped at the port of Jacksonville and they looked at it. They said there was the power cable. Can you imagine the power cable that has the UL logo on it. They wanted me to prove that the cable came out of a UL certified factory. And then there's another capacitor in that product that has the logo CMA on it, which is a big association. And I went to my factory. I said, hey, you know my container was stopped. Can you send me certification and proof that your factory is a member or is approved by UL and you are also authorized to use the CMA logo and they ran away. They disappeared.   Afolabi: So I told the customs can I come and just stick all these things out and I can cut out the cable. I can do this. They're like nope, it's going in the trash. So the whole container about who knows 50,000 worth of product was trashed. On top of all the penalties, examination, demurrage, all manner of fees climbed on top of it. So if I had falsified the document and say, oh, I'm bringing something else that is duty-free, the penalty would have been a lot severe. So those are some of the things you should watch out for as an importer. Make sure that you're using the right HTS code, the right tariff code, to correctly declare your goods, so that they will not penalize you under the False Claims Act.   Bradley Sutton: Now, another thing you mentioned was that you do not suggest that anybody communicate with their factories using email and instead another means. So why is that? And then what? How do you think people should be doing 100% of their communication with their factories?   Afolabi: Great, well, I learned that from experience. So I was using my Gmail account to talk to my factory. I didn't know that there was a scammer that intercepted my factory's email as acting to my factory's email, as acting to my factory's email address and hijacked our conversation. So all the while I was talking to the scammer, I didn't realize it was the scammer, because he was impersonating my factory through email and I was able to send money to the scammer. The scammer changed the bank account on the invoice and everything and I sent the money to him, not realizing that it was a scam. If I had been communicating with my factory through WeChat, I wouldn't have fallen for that, because from the very beginning of my conversation now when I'm talking to factories, I take it out of Alibaba, I take it out of every platform and I put it in my WeChat. That way, before I even start talking about sending money or whatever, I already have a communication directly with the factory from my WeChat. So if anybody hijacks that, I would know I will double check through WeChat. I can double check through both emails and WeChat and I also secure the transaction with the Alibaba trade assurance.   Bradley Sutton: All right. Yeah, that's crazy. Your email might have been secure but not the uh. You know not the uh, not the suppliers there, okay. So, yeah, we chat is the way, uh, to go. Now, another thing that sometimes I struggle with and then you talk about in your module, is knowing which labels is a requirement of the country and then also what's requirement of Amazon. So, for example, united states at what? What kind of bags need that? No suffocation like, is it only a bag that has an opening, but if it's fully vacuum sealed bag, it doesn't. Or explain when I need to have that, that, those child warnings on my bagged products coming from China.   Afolabi: Well, uh, for safety, I just put it in, uh, all kinds of anything. Anytime I'm bringing a product that has bags in general. Uh, I know for Amazon it has to have an opening that you put the product in. It's not like those uh uh bubble bags, but it is a bag you open and put a product in. But me, just for the sake of sanity and safety, I just put it on anytime. Anytime I'm bringing the product.   Bradley Sutton: What does it say? What exactly does the label say that you're putting on these bags?   Afolabi: Yeah the suffocation. It's a generic suffocation warning which you can find the text anywhere online.   Bradley Sutton: All right, so that's important too. Another thing that was new to me that you talked about was mold ownership. Now, me, I don't have any molds, or actually I do for a couple of accounts. But obviously, project X, we know, we're doing egg trays, we're doing, we're doing, you know, coffin shelves and things like that Wooden products. It didn't require a mold like for plastic product. But a lot of people, when they're making original designs or you know, brand new product, that requires tooling and molds. Hey, this is a kind of a big investment at the beginning. What are some things that that sellers should avoid? Because one thing that you know some people might think is logical is well, maybe we can split costs or with the supplier on this mold, but you actually said that's not a good idea, right?   Afolabi: Yes, correct. So when your, when your product involves or requires a mold and the supplier says, well, you know, we can share the mold cost with you, you know, so that we can make it easy and cheaper for you to get into production, it's a no-no, because the moment they share the mold cost with you, they jointly own that mold and you're bind and married to that factory forever. If you try to move that mold, they'll say no, it's our mold too. We paid for it together. Another thing is to always have a mold ownership agreement when mold comes into play, have it in writing, both in Mandarin and English or Cantonese and English, and say I own this mold and I can take it anytime I want. I can move it to any factory. Okay, what if this factory gets into trouble? Or what if they run out of capacity and they can't even? They don't even have the capacity to fulfill your production anymore. What are you going to do your stuck? So it's better to always have that clause in your mold that you own your mold 100% and you can take it anywhere you want.   Afolabi: Another thing I tell importers or product innovators is that when you're doing mold, make sure you don't ask your factory for their input on your design, you say, hey, what do you think? This is the way I want to make this product. What do you think? The moment your factory contributes to your designs, then by Chinese law they are co-inventors with you. If they're co-inventors, they have legal claims on your idea and they can sell it to whoever they want. They can make that product for anybody they want because you jointly developed it together with them. So you got to be very careful on contribution or collaboration. You don't collaborate with your factory. Hire your own industrial engineering or structural engineer or whoever, and you guys talk about it, come up with your product and then you give it to the mold maker. Sometimes people use their factory to negotiate the mold. I don't do that, honestly. I take my molds to the mold maker. I go to a mold maker to make my mold and then I bring it from the mold maker and I bring it to the factory. Many factory will want to say, oh, this is our mold. It's $2,000 for the mold. You don't know where they made the mold from. And if you don't have the connection to the mold, how would you retrieve the mold. If something falls apart between you and the factory, right, they would tell you where the mold came from.   Afolabi: I actually had a situation and this is one out of a million whereby we made a mold and we stopped production of that product and the factory thought we were going to move the production to another factory, but that was not the case. But he's like no, I'm not going to release this mold. We were like but we paid for it, it's ours. He says I know, but I'm not giving it back. Why? Because this mold was made from a mold maker that we don't even have a contact of, so we don't even know how to reach this mold maker. Only the factory knows how to get to them. And they said nope, we're not telling you nothing, we're not releasing the mold. We went back and forth. They said okay, we can pay you for the fraction of the mold. I'm like why would you want to pay us for the mold? We don't want you making it for anybody else. They said nope, we will pay you $600 and we'll take the mold. We're not making it for anybody, but we need to safeguard it, we need to make sure it doesn't go. I'm like that doesn't even make any sense. Yeah, we, we, unfortunately, we had to abandon the factory, abandon the mold and just get out. But the, the, the confiscated the mold. They did not release it.   Bradley Sutton: Wow. Okay, so that's definitely something to keep in mind as well. Let's switch gears and talk about stuff that's not in your Freedom Ticket module. For the rest of what you're talking about there, the Freedom Ticket students definitely can and should go check it out, but I didn't even know until today, for some reason, that you also did the 3PL services. Now, since you said that you're in a 3PL right now you know, in 2024, obviously the biggest change you know you've been selling on Amazon for 20 years, but, uh, probably you'd agree that one of the bigger changes that Amazon sellers are worried about this year is the new um fees. You know, like, of course, we've got a high return product rate fee and there's also uh, but now there's inventory fee, low inventory fee, and then the big, the big one that affects literally everybody using FBA is the inbound cost when you are inbound placement fee. So, as a 3PL, what you know more than just one seller who only has their situation, you're dealing with many, many sellers and who are all navigating these things differently. Yes, what's the consensus Like? What are your clients doing? What are you suggesting to them to do in order to help alleviate the cost of these new fees? What are they doing differently than they did before these fees?   Afolabi: Well, we have different customers that have unique situations. Many people think that when Amazon came out with the AWD, which is the warehouse distribution, that they go ahead and fire their 3PL. We don't need 3PLs anymore and stuff like that. But they're learning more and more that I think it's Amazon's way of controlling and maintaining visibility and shutting you out of visibility, where they kind of control your whole entire supply chain. So if you're selling in other marketplaces, I still feel that you need your 3PL for you to be able to diversify, sell at Walmart, Ebay, whatever anywhere else, Shopify your own store to be able to fulfill from all those places. I know Amazon wants to fulfill those places so that you can get access to your customer data, but I want to maintain visibility. But in terms of fees placement fees I know even the AWD is not for all products, it's only for a certain small number of you know product catalog I still believe that if you can be sending your product, if you time it really well and you're watching all your inventory very well, I think you can be. If you're on top of it, you send, you know, maybe case basis or pilot basis or using freight like here we use a lot of freight for our customers and it saves them a lot of money and the products get there on time, because we have UPS freight truck come here every time and when they come here they take it straight to the depot. When they take it straight to depot, it ends up in Amazon within a day or two, so they're able to save.   Afolabi: Also, if you want to use Amazon Freight from your 3PL, that's also advisable. What do I mean by that? So if you're shipping sometimes more than 10 or 12 pallets of goods, it may be better to just request for Amazon to send you an empty truck from their freight service. So you go to freightAmazoncom, they will send you an empty truck and you pay for everything you fill that truck with. So the truck rate could be 750 bucks or 600 bucks, depending on where it's going to, but they send you that truck. You could fill it with either 15 pallets or up to maybe up to 26 pallets or something. It's the same 750 bucks, which saves you a lot of money when you're, you know, shipping your products to all the fulfillment warehouses. So that's what, uh, that's my number one way. I would, you know, number one thing that I'll tell uh uh sellers to make sure they're able to consolidate and sell box shipments in chunks like that. If you're not that big, you can just be sending. SPD is still okay, whereby you send a few boxes today, keep watching your inventory and then send another few boxes next week or two weeks time, based on your velocity.   Bradley Sutton: What's your 30 or 60 second tip? We call this that 60 second tip of the day that you can give. You know you've been giving strategies throughout this whole episode, but if you were to have a quick hitting one that you think people should be following, what is it?   Afolabi: What I would think would be good now is it's not sexy, but it's very important and is to start taking the CBP, which is Customs and Border Protection, to start taking them seriously, because they have started to check all these cargos, especially coming from China. They already know that people are rerouting their products. They already know that people are falsifying their documents and stuff like that. They're clamping on forced child labor a lot. I was just talking to somebody last week and his product had been stopped since December because one component in his product was made out of a region in China that was known for forced child labor and for that they sent his container back to China after detaining it for many months. They had to send it back and I see that popping up in Mexico as well.   Afolabi: So start taking CBP seriously in terms of check with your broker. Check that your products are compliant to US government regulations. We're actually rolling out a product this end of this month that can actually help you track all your products and cross check it across all governmental agencies. If your supplier or if your product has something that the US government doesn't like, it will flag it so that can be found on a tariff terminator website. Very soon, like end of this month, you will start being able to track and monitor your ASINs to make sure that your risk of being stopped or your product being destroyed or being prohibited from coming into the US. You would be better prepared and know ahead of time to know all the watch lists, to be aware of the watch lists of all the people and factories and things that the government doesn't like, because it's not pretty for them to stop your goods and don't let it come in.   Bradley Sutton: All right, Good to know. Good to know. Now, if people want to get more information from you or reach out to find out more about your services. How can people find you on the interwebs out there?   Afolabi: So they can find us at honuworldwide.com or tariftaminator.com Tariff as in T-A-R-I-F-F-T-E-R-M-I-A-N-A-T-O-R. Tarifterminator.com, or Honu Worldwide as H-O-N-U Worldwide.com, or you can send us an email at savings at HonuWorldwide.com.   Bradley Sutton: All right, Afolabi, thank you so much for coming on the show. I'll let you know what I think of the fish pepper soup and maybe we'll reach out to you next year to see what's new in your world. Knowing you, you'll probably be on five different things already in this short year. So thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.   Afolabi: You're welcome. Let me know how the fish pepper soup tastes. I always want to. I'm curious.   Bradley Sutton: All right, All right, I'll let you know. I'll let you know.

Twisted Listers
Murders of South Eastern Pennsylvania, Part 2

Twisted Listers

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 52:51


We're back in the swing of things, twisted listeners, and for our first episode after the break, we're taking you to southeastern Pennsylvania. These cases from Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are really wild, so buckle up for a wild ride full of gruesome twists and turns. Featuring an atrocity of police brutality turned museum display, a wannabe cult leader with Earth Day pretensions, a lesser known serial killer, and a disgusting incel bitch who murdered his ex-GF. So get cozy, grab a cheesesteak, and enjoy this disturbing doozy of a list!Cases Covered:1. Morgan McCaffery2. MOVE bombingCheck out our website! www.twistedlisterspod.comJoin us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/twistedlistersFollow us on Instagram: @twistedlisterspcastTiktok: @twistedlistersOutro Music by Lady X/YSources:https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/52https://www.morgans-light.org/morgans-story/https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/8/8/20747198/philadelphia-bombing-1985-movehttps://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1054&context=jmurj

Twisted Listers
Murders of South Eastern Pennsylvania Part 1

Twisted Listers

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 43:40


Patient listeners, we're back! So sorry for the unexpected absence, but as a famous 80's character said, life moves pretty fast, and for us, that meant taking a podcast break. But now, we are back and better than ever, with some truly messed up tales of murder in South Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a listener request, and with good reason! These cases are all doozies! Cindy always wanted to do murder of Pennsylvania, as there seem to be SO many, and boy are there! From serial killers to stalker ex boyfriends, these cases run the gamut, and are a great way to get back into what we love the most: talking true crime! Cases Covered:1. Ira Einhorn "The Unicorn Killer"2. Harrion GrahamCheck out our website! www.twistedlisterspod.comJoin us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/twistedlistersFollow us on Instagram: @twistedlisterspcastTiktok: @twistedlistersOutro Music by Lady X/YSources:https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna42711922https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/us/ira-einhorn-dead.htmlhttps://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/graham-harrison.htmhttps://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/harrison_graham/1_index.html

Let’s Buy a Business
2 Businesses for Sale I Like Right Now

Let’s Buy a Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 14:12


Two businesses I like. Do your own research. :) Landscape Business Owner Retiring - Utah https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/landscape-business-owner-retiring/2200701/ #1 Indoor Shooting Range & Gun Store in growing Eastern PA! https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/PENDING-1-Indoor-Shooting-Range-and-Gun-Store-in-growing-Eastern-PA/2142352/   Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory Ready to level up? How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course

The Warning with Steve Schmidt
Donald Trump Preparing "Holy War" Against Taylor Swift

The Warning with Steve Schmidt

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 10:50


Steve Schmidt talks about the "holy war" that Donald Trump is preparing if Taylor Swift opposes him in the 2024 election, and endorses Joe Biden. Justin Mohn, son of 68-year-old federal government employee from Levittown, Pennsylvania Mike Mohn, released a disturbing video, showing the camera a plastic bag which he said contains his father's head. The MAGA message is breaking through in Eastern Pennsylvania. The intimations towards violence are real. Millions of Americans have absorbed the malice. Some of those people are as twisted and sick as Justin Mohn, and Trump knows that. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSES Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/

The Solid Verbal
College Football National Championship Preview: Michigan vs. Washington via Eastern Pennsylvania

The Solid Verbal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 61:20


The Michigan vs. Washington national championship is upon us. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan embark on a quest around Eastern Pennsylvania, from Yocco's Hot Dog shop to the 50-yard line at Lehigh's Goodman Stadium, in search of answers ahead of Monday's national championship matchup between Michigan and Washington.***Join our exclusive Patreon community at https://www.verballers.com.Like the podcast? Leave us a rating and review, and don't forget to subscribe or follow so you don't miss any of our episodes:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/id270037732Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MABqnjJ8GlteE1Ql9xOEsOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes270037732Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/podcast/6f91d1c0-2c30-012e-097f-00163e1b201cPodcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-solid-verbal-college-football-podcast/2415775CastBox: https://castbox.fm/vc/2233040Our college football show is also available on YouTube. Watch at subscribe to the channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@solidverbalWant to get in touch? Give us a holler on Twitter: @solidverbal, @tyhildenbrandt, @danrubenstein, on Instagram, or on Facebook. Stay up to date with our free weekly newsletter: https://quickslants.solidverbal.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.