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When markets are volatile, your clients look to you for clarity—but before they can truly hear your technical advice, they may need something deeper: to feel emotionally steady and heard. In this episode, Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, behavioral scientist and partner at Shaping Wealth, joins host Cary Sinnett to explore the power of a question-led approach for CPA financial planners. You'll learn how leading with well-timed questions—not immediate answers—can reduce client panic, build trust, and actually enhance the effectiveness of your financial guidance.

In this episode, Rory speaks with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, a leading expert in the psychology of financial planning and Partner at Shaping Wealth, about how advisors can create more meaningful client connections through the power of questions. Meghaan unpacks why simple phrases like “Would you be willing?” can spark internal motivation and how financial professionals can use invitation-based language to lower anxiety and increase engagement. Discover the Fix, Find, Flourish framework to strengthen ongoing client relationships and why group accountability, social connection, and vision-based planning lead to greater financial well-being. Learn how questions like “What have you been thinking about?” or “What would make this a 7 instead of a 6?” can drive better conversations and outcomes. Are you ready to help clients move from financial fear to hope and purpose? Want to create a less lonely money experience? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this human-first episode with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz.

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joins Cary Sinnett to explore a deceptively simple concept with powerful implications: financial gratitude. Discover how shifting the conversation from scarcity to sufficiency helps clients make better long-term decisions, build trust, and find meaning in their financial journey—especially in volatile times.

Here's a question for you: On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that your screening process will yield conversations with prospects who are a good fit AND ready to take action? If you answered anything less than an 8, you're in good company. Most advisors spend way too much time meeting with prospects … Read More Read More

Throwback to last summer's most popular episode  ““Asking the right questions on taxes” It turns out there are scientific reasons that so many people have misguided notions about taxes and Steven is joined this week by a Financial Psychologist to explore what those reasons are. Meghaan Lurtz is a writer, researcher and educator focused on the overlap of psychology and financial planning and shared her insight on how Financial Advisors can more successfully navigate conversations around complex and emotional topics, like taxes. Much to Steven's delight Meghaan confirmed some of his beliefs on WHY taxpayers feel the way they do and make some of the choices that they do, now he has science and experience backing him up. This episode is a must listen for anyone who talks to their clients about taxes. https://zurl.co/i8Py

In this episode of Just Press Record, I had the pleasure of hosting Ted Merz, a prolific writer and storyteller, and Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, an expert in behavioral psychology and change. We dove deep into the fascinating world of the transtheoretical model of change, exploring how people navigate through different stages of behavioral transformation. Our conversation weaved through personal anecdotes, from dental hygiene habits to life-changing decisions, illustrating the complex interplay between emotions, behavior, and storytelling in the process of change. We discussed the impact of data and technology on our self-perceptions and the stories we tell ourselves. I was particularly struck by how our guests' different perspectives - Ted's intuitive, story-driven approach and Meg's analytical, research-based view - complemented each other, offering a rich, multifaceted exploration of how humans adapt and evolve. This episode truly highlighted the universal nature of change and the power of understanding its processes in our personal and professional lives.

Because a Patron asked this week we cracked out the laptops and started to render because we're talking about VFX in films. We love a good bad movie here at The Podcast Nobody Asked For, but which films are made incredible due to how bad the visual effects are? What will make our final Top 3 list this week? Expect retroactively bleeping the Johns, the Sean Bean death ratio and the availability of Lurtz.You can find the trailers for our choices, and other things referenced, on this youtube playlist.Follow us on Instagram thepodcastnobodyaskedforFollow us on Twitter: @nobodyasked4podFollow us on TikTok: @nobodyasked4podFollow us on Facebook: /nobodyasked4podYou can buy our merch over at TeepublicYou can become a friend of the podcast over at Patreon - all money will go towards making the podcast bigger and better. Leave us a review, including any ideas you have for future episodes on Apple Podcast or Podchaser

Like it or not, money makes you feel a certain way. Do you know what your thoughts and feelings about money are and how they weave into the areas of your life, like relationships and work?  In this episode, Dr. Meghaan Lurtz shares how we can bring awareness to our thoughts and feelings about money to reach our financial goals.  Dr. Lurtz, is a writer and Senior Research Associate with Kitces.com, a financial planning blog. She's a Professor of Practice at Kansas State University, where she teaches courses for the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate Program, and a lecturer at Columbia University, where she teaches Financial Psychology, and an undergraduate adjunct professor through the University of Maryland system in their CFP program. She is also a past president of the Financial Therapy Association, not to mention a military spouse going through an OCONUS PCS when she recorded this episode with me.  The show notes can be found here: https://milmo.co/podcast/money-thoughts-and-feelings/

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, you'll hear from guest Meghaan Lurtz, a finance and psychology expert, who is dedicated to improving communication skills, particularly in the context of difficult conversations surrounding money. She believes that the challenge lies not in the topic itself, but in what it represents in society and the shame associated with it. Meghaan's passion lies in helping individuals become skilled communicators who can ask thoughtful questions that support and connect with others.  Through her work as a professor, she has witnessed the transformative power of asking questions in various settings, including personal relationships and financial planning. Meghaan emphasizes the importance of follow-up questions, which not only enhance understanding but also make individuals more likable. She also highlights the significance of phrasing questions in a way that promotes safety and avoids confrontations. By focusing on effective communication strategies, Meghaan aims to improve relationships and foster deeper connections among individuals. In this episode: Discover the small changes in communication style that can have a significant impact on your interactions. Enhance relationships and deepen understanding through the power of asking thoughtful questions. Utilize body language and posture to create a positive and receptive atmosphere for effective communication. Deepen connections and understanding by using techniques such as reflection, labeling, and scaling questions. Understand the importance of establishing a strong and safe relationship before offering advice or solutions. Show Notes: 00:00:00 - Introduction, In this episode, Melina Palmer introduces Megaan Lurtz, a writer and senior research associate who specializes in the intersection of finance and psychology. Meghaan shares her expertise on communication skills and the challenges of discussing money. 00:04:06 - Why People Hate Talking About Money, Meghaan explains that money is a difficult topic to discuss due to the various emotions and judgments associated with it. People often feel shame or judgment when talking about their financial situation, making it a taboo subject. 00:06:09 - The Power of Scaling Questions, Scaling questions are a powerful tool for communication. Meghaan describes how scaling questions can be used to gauge someone's feelings or experiences on a scale of 1 to 10 and then follow up with why they didn't choose a lower number. This technique helps shift the focus to positive aspects and improves overall communication. 00:09:40 - The Impact of Follow-Up Questions, Meghaan shares a study conducted on speed daters, which found that the most significant factor in securing a second date was asking engaging follow-up questions. Follow-up questions that keep the conversation focused on the other person make individuals more likable and improve connections. 00:14:44 - The Importance of Listening, Active listening is crucial for effective communication. Meghaan emphasizes the importance of genuinely listening to others, without distractions or interruptions. 00:15:13 - The Power of Communication, The way we communicate can have a significant impact on how others respond to us. Small changes in our communication style can lead to either a positive or contentious response. Nonverbal cues, such as body language and posture, also play a crucial role in effective communication. 00:16:38 - Finding the Right Balance, Communication styles differ from person to person, and it's important to find the right balance that works for each individual. Experimenting and testing different approaches can help determine what feels comfortable and yields the best response. 00:18:41 - Asking Interesting Questions, The way we ask questions can make a significant difference in the depth of communication. Simple changes, like asking follow-up questions that reflect genuine interest, can lead to more meaningful and engaging conversations. 00:22:43 - Getting to the Deeper Meaning, Rather than sticking to surface-level facts, it's essential to delve deeper into the meaning and feelings behind people's responses. By asking reflective questions and exploring emotions, we can create stronger connections and foster better understanding. 00:26:18 - The Importance of Connection, Building strong connections is crucial in all relationships, whether personal or professional. Without a solid foundation and safe space for communication, advice and recommendations may not be effectively received or acted upon. Communication and connection go hand in hand. 00:30:22 - The Importance of Questions in Communication, Questions serve a purpose beyond just seeking answers. They can help create a more comfortable and open conversation, leading to deeper connections and understanding between people. 00:31:32 - The Power of Communication in Healing, Research has shown that individuals with positive relationships heal faster when faced with physical injuries. Good communication, expressing love and care, can make us superhuman and have a significant impact on our well-being. 00:34:00 - The Value of Teaching Communication Skills, Instead of focusing solely on academic subjects, teaching communication skills such as asking open-ended questions, reflective listening, and labeling can be more useful in improving relationships and changing lives. 00:36:02 - Effective Questioning Techniques, Mirroring, where you repeat back what the person said, and labeling, where you identify and reflect their emotions, are powerful questioning techniques that show genuine interest and encourage further conversation. 00:38:20 - The Impact of Questions on Energy and Focus, Questions can influence where people direct their attention and effort. By encouraging others to focus on positive aspects or different perspectives, we can help shift energy and improve relationships and outcomes. 00:45:04 -  Conclusion, Melina's top insights from the conversation. 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Dr. Meghaan Lurtz is a Professor at Kansas State University where she teaches courses for the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate Program, a lecturer at Columbia University where she teaches Financial Psychology, an undergraduate adjunct professor through the University of Maryland system in their CFP program, and a writer and Senior Research Associate with Kitces.com, a financial planning blog. She is also a past president of the Financial Therapy Association. Mentioned in the Episode: Kitces: https://www.kitces.com/Change Your Questions Change Your Life (book): https://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Questions-Life-4th/dp/1523091037Financial Therapy Association: https://financialtherapyassociation.org/Find out more about Certified Financial Planners: https://www.cfp.net/Mind Over Money by Dr. Brad Klontz: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-over-Money-Overcoming-Disorders-ebook/dp/B002WA4O9EOther books by Dr. Brad Klontz: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brad-Klontz/author/B001KHI4BOBrene Brown (author): https://brenebrown.com/Changing To Thrive (book): https://www.amazon.com/Changing-Thrive-Overcome-Threats-Happiness/dp/1616496290The Good Life (book): https://www.amazon.com/Good-Life-Lessons-Scientific-Happiness/dp/198216669XTime Codes:(2:09) - Welcoming Meghaan.(2:29) - What is the Financial Therapy Association?(5:05) - Where are we in the spectrum of how we think about money?(13:14) - Why are we so bad with money?(19:40) - Who do we call when we have psychological money questions?(23:27) - Is there a right mindset for money?(26:36) - How do we start to identify our own issues with money?(38:34) - Do you have recommendations to help people with shame around money?(45:12) - What are some tips you can offer to get on the path and stay on the path to dealing with money shame?(53:58) - What are you sick of talking about?(55:28) - What are you most excited to talk about?(58:46) - What is the purpose of money?

Let's face it…most advisors' meetings with long-term clients are lackluster. You ask about life, the kids, any changes in their life, etc. Then, you tell them that everything looks good. They're still on track. They leave and you do it all over again next year. And, that's not bad. But, there's a better way. There's … Read More Read More

Let's face it...most advisor's meetings with long-term clients are lackluster. You ask about life, the kids, any changes in their life, etc. Then, you tell them that everything looks good. They're still on track. They leave and you do it all over again next year. And, that's not bad. But, there's a better way. There's a meeting that will: Strengthen your trust and connection Guide your clients to live their best lives Naturally display and reinforce your value It's called the "Re-Discovery" Meeting. And, Meghaan Lurtz shares the blueprint on how advisors can start conducting these meetings right away. Things you'll learn: How to avoid long-time clients getting the "7-year itch" Questions to ask clients to help them live their best lives The relationship-building power of co-creating visions and goals A question to ask at the end of every meeting to improve the client experience Why asking a prospect to "think it over" may actually be detrimental to the relationship   The featured partner for this episode is Knudge, an automated system to help clients actually follow through on their tasks and reach their financial goals. *For more resources discussed in this episode -> Go Here. *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of advice, go to www.wiredplanning.com. *Follow Brendan for insights on mastering the human side of advice: Twitter LinkedIn

Meghaan Lurtz, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate at Kitces.com, Lecturer for Columbia University, Professor of Practice at Kansas State University, Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland University College, Member of the Board and International Expertise Counsel at the Financial Psychology Institute Europe, and Founding Strategic Advisor at Couplr, joins Matt on today's episode of Bridging the Gap to dive into the fascinating world of behavioral economics and financial psychology. Meghaan walks listeners through her academic background, from her pursuit of multiple undergraduate degrees to her specialization in financial psychology, and how it all intersects in the world of financial planning. Meghaan discusses the role of AI in medical applications, the importance of human connection in financial planning, and the power of asking the right questions to improve communication and relationships. Meghaan also delves into how behavioral economics can revolutionize the way we approach financial decision-making for our firms and our clients. Meghaan Lurtz Bio:Meghaan Lurtz, Ph.D., FBS™ is a Professor of Practice at Kansas State University where she teaches courses for the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate Program, a lecturer at Columbia University where she teaches Financial Psychology, and an on-staff writer and researcher of financial psychology at http://Kitces.com . Her research interests vary as she studies both practitioners of financial planning as well as financial planning and financial therapy practices and interventions. Her research and expertise have been featured in Journal of Financial Planning, Journal of Consumer Affairs, Financial Planning Review, Wall Street Journal, BBC, Million Dollar Roundtable, and New York Magazine. She has also contributed chapters to the CFP Board's textbook, Client Psychology. Meghaan is a past President and current board member for the Financial Therapy Association and Financial Psychology Institute Europe. More Content For Financial Advisors and Wealth Management FirmsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

It turns out there are scientific reasons that so many people have misguided notions about taxes and Steven is joined this week by a Financial Psychologist to explore what those reasons are. Meghaan Lurtz is a writer, researcher and educator focused on the overlap of psychology and financial planning and shared her insight on how Financial Advisors can more successfully navigate conversations around complex and emotional topics, like taxes. Much to Steven's delight Meghaan confirmed some of his beliefs on WHY taxpayers feel the way they do and make some of the choices that they do, now he has science and experience backing him up. This episode is a must listen for anyone who talks to their clients about taxes. https://bit.ly/44fLp8f

Dr. Meghaan Lurtz Ph.D. | Lecturer | Writer | Senior Research Associate Kitces.com | BIO: Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, Ph.D., FBS™ is a Professor of Practice at Kansas State University, a lecturer at Columbia University and a writer/researcher of financial psychology at Kitces.com. Her research focuses on studying practitioners of financial planning, financial therapy practices and interventions. Meghaan has been featured in various publications including the Journal of Financial Planning, Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine. She is a board member for the Financial Therapy Association and Financial Psychology Institute Europe. Intro: Welcome to today's podcast, where we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz. Dr. Lurtz is a Professor of Practice at Kansas State University, a lecturer at Columbia University, and a board member for the Financial Therapy Association and Financial Psychology Institute Europe. Today, she will be sharing her expertise on how we can integrate the principles of positive psychology into our financial lives to create a flourishing life. Why You Should Listen: If you're looking to redefine your relationship with money, experience contentment and joy, and align your financial life with your values and character strengths, then this podcast is for you. Dr. Lurtz will be sharing practical tips on how to use the principles of positive psychology to create a flourishing financial life. Highlights: Defining Positive Psychology and PERMA: Dr. Lurtz discusses what positive psychology is and how Dr. Martin Seligman's work on PERMA can be applied to our financial lives. Financial Joy: Dr. Lurtz shares her thoughts on what financial joy means and how we can examine our own definition of financial joy. Languishing and Contentment: Dr. Lurtz talks about the importance of noticing when our financial lives are languishing and how we can use positive psychology to experience contentment and flourishing. Positive Relationships and Reflection: Dr. Lurtz discusses the power of positive relationships and the importance of reflection to become more aware of what is important to us in our lives. Financial Self-Efficacy and Character Strengths: Dr. Lurtz emphasizes the importance of building financial self-efficacy, agency, and using our character strengths to align our financial lives with the areas of PERMA. In conclusion, Dr. Lurtz provides a roadmap for creating a flourishing financial life by using the principles of positive psychology. Remember to notice the journey, have some fun and play along the way. Thank you for listening! LINKS: - What's Possible Now Article: CLICK HERE -Kitces.com: CLICK HERE - Kansas State Program: CLICK HERE - Columbian: CLICK HERE

Dr. Meghaan Lurtz Ph.D. | Lecturer | Writer | Senior Research Associate Kitces.com | BIO: Meghaan Lurtz, Ph.D., FBS™ is a Professor of Practice at Kansas State University, a lecturer at Columbia University and a writer/researcher of financial psychology at Kitces.com. Her research focuses on studying practitioners of financial planning, financial therapy practices and interventions. Meghaan has been featured in various publications including the Journal of Financial Planning, Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine. She is a board member for the Financial Therapy Association and Financial Psychology Institute Europe. Why Your Should Listen: In this episode, Meghaan explores the complex dynamics of combining finances with our spouses and how it can reveal our relationship with money. She shares insights on the origin stories around money that help us understand why we think, feel, and do what we do with money. Meghaan provides valuable suggestions on reducing discomfort in prioritizing our future dreams and goals, embracing change, and looking back at our regrets to propel us towards a more meaningful future in our financial lives. Throughout the episode, Meghaan emphasizes the significance of understanding our past to make meaningful changes moving forward, and discusses the transtheoretical model of change and how it can be applied to our financial lives. She also talks about the importance of "flocking" and how it can help us be happier, healthier, and embrace the aspects of life that are worth living. So if you want to gain a deeper understanding of your own relationship with money, learn practical tips for prioritizing your future goals, and discover how to embrace change and live a more fulfilling life, then this episode is definitely for you! Highlights: -Combining finances with our spouses reveals a lot about our own relationships with money and our past money behaviours that predict our future version of ourselves. -Focusing too much on future dreams and goals can lead to dissatisfaction, and Meghaan offers suggestions on how we can reduce this discomfort. -Change is hard, and Meghaan speaks to the ideal of embracing our identities while prioritizing life's changing priorities, such as being a parent while still committing to our professional world. -Looking backward at our regrets can increase our productivity, help us find purpose, and lead us towards a more meaningful future in our financial lives. -Understanding our past is very informative in making meaningful changes moving forward, and Meghaan discusses the transtheoretical model of change and how we can apply it to our financial lives. -Meghaan discusses the significance of "flocking" and how it can help us be happier, healthier, and embrace the aspects of life that are worth living. Quotes: -"Rethink what it means to do less." - Dr. Lurtz -"Understanding how to balance both worlds." - Dr. Lurtz -"Live a life doing things with people you love." - Dr. Lurtz -"Take a few more turns, take a few more jumps, especially with people we love." - Dr. Lurtz -"Uncertainty is an opportunity to make art." - Dr. Meghaan Lurtz LINKS: - Kitces.com: CLICK HERE - Kansas State Program: CLICK HERE - Columbian: CLICK HERE

Meghaan is the Founding Strategic Advisor at Couplr and a Senior Research Associate at Kitces.com. She joins Louis to talk about how to approach having deeper conversations with clients, and the importance of mentor-to-mentor relationships in order to grow as an advisor. Meghaan Lurtz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghaanlurtz/ Kitces Website: https://www.kitces.com/ Couplr Website: https://www.couplr.ai/ Commspace: To see what the leading financial adviser revenue management solution can do for you, book a demo https://www.commspace.co.za/ Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://co.xyadviser.com/xyistore Google Play: http://co.xyadviser.com/xygplay Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.xyadviser.com/disclaimer/

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Podcast: The Human Side of Money (LS 42 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: 50: Leveraging The Superpower Of Questions To Create Connection And Clarity with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz (Part II)Pub date: 2022-05-11*This is Part II of the conversation. It's a continuation of the previous episode (Episode 49). I highly recommend listening to Part I before diving into this one!* For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with any one else in their life. And almost NO ONE talks about both with the same person without being under the influence of something! That's why the best financial advisors and are masters at knowing how to ask the "right" questions that elicit trust and create rapport while uncovering the financial and personal information they need to formulate the best financial planning recommendations. Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: The secrets to asking great questions that get great responses Two types of questions designed to instill and build trust Two types of questions designed to elicit information by getting the person to open up Meghaan's favorite question that she calls the "Swiss Army Knife" The big mistake almost everybody makes when asking follow-up questions And way more! *For more resources discussed in this episode, check out www.wiredplanning.com/episode50 *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of money (including our popular "Wisdom Round-Up" email), go to www.wiredplanning.com.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brendan Frazier, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Human Side of Money (LS 39 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: 50: Leveraging The Superpower Of Questions To Create Connection And Clarity with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz (Part II)Pub date: 2022-05-11*This is Part II of the conversation. It's a continuation of the previous episode (Episode 49). I highly recommend listening to Part I before diving into this one!* For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with any one else in their life. And almost NO ONE talks about both with the same person without being under the influence of something! That's why the best financial advisors and are masters at knowing how to ask the "right" questions that elicit trust and create rapport while uncovering the financial and personal information they need to formulate the best financial planning recommendations. Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: The secrets to asking great questions that get great responses Two types of questions designed to instill and build trust Two types of questions designed to elicit information by getting the person to open up Meghaan's favorite question that she calls the "Swiss Army Knife" The big mistake almost everybody makes when asking follow-up questions And way more! *For more resources discussed in this episode, check out www.wiredplanning.com/episode50 *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of money (including our popular "Wisdom Round-Up" email), go to www.wiredplanning.com.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brendan Frazier, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Does timing matter when it comes to giving advice? So much of our lives are defined by age and time-related milestones. However, it would seem a lot of advisors aren't as focused on being proactive when it comes to providing financial advice to their clients as we would like or expect.  Some guidance is more … Continue reading Rebirth of the Proactive Advisor with Philipp Hecker & Dr. Meg Lurtz (Ep 22) →

This is Part II of the conversation. It's a continuation of the previous episode (Episode 49). I highly recommend listening to Part I before diving into this one! Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: The secrets to asking great … Read More Read More

*This is Part II of the conversation. It's a continuation of the previous episode (Episode 49). I highly recommend listening to Part I before diving into this one!* For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with any one else in their life. And almost NO ONE talks about both with the same person without being under the influence of something! That's why the best financial advisors and are masters at knowing how to ask the "right" questions that elicit trust and create rapport while uncovering the financial and personal information they need to formulate the best financial planning recommendations. Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: The secrets to asking great questions that get great responses Two types of questions designed to instill and build trust Two types of questions designed to elicit information by getting the person to open up Meghaan's favorite question that she calls the "Swiss Army Knife" The big mistake almost everybody makes when asking follow-up questions And way more! *For more resources discussed in this episode, check out www.wiredplanning.com/episode50 *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of money (including our popular "Wisdom Round-Up" email), go to www.wiredplanning.com.

Podcast: The Human Side of Money (LS 42 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: 49: Leveraging The Superpower Of Questions To Create Connection And Clarity with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz (Part I)Pub date: 2022-04-27For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with any one else in their life. And almost NO ONE talks about both with the same person without being under the influence of something! That's why the best financial advisors and are masters at knowing how to ask the "right" questions that elicit trust and create rapport while uncovering the financial and personal information they need to formulate the best financial planning recommendations. Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: A question to ask prospective clients that reveals exactly what they want from an advisor How questions help clarify your value to prospects and clients Why questions are the most effective way to instill trust All of the under-the-radar benefits of questions in the client relationship And way more! *For more resources discussed in this episode, check out www.wiredplanning.com/episode49 *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of money (including our popular "Wisdom Round-Up" email), go to www.wiredplanning.com.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brendan Frazier, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Human Side of Money (LS 39 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: 49: Leveraging The Superpower Of Questions To Create Connection And Clarity with Dr. Meghaan Lurtz (Part I)Pub date: 2022-04-27For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with any one else in their life. And almost NO ONE talks about both with the same person without being under the influence of something! That's why the best financial advisors and are masters at knowing how to ask the "right" questions that elicit trust and create rapport while uncovering the financial and personal information they need to formulate the best financial planning recommendations. Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: A question to ask prospective clients that reveals exactly what they want from an advisor How questions help clarify your value to prospects and clients Why questions are the most effective way to instill trust All of the under-the-radar benefits of questions in the client relationship And way more! *For more resources discussed in this episode, check out www.wiredplanning.com/episode49 *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of money (including our popular "Wisdom Round-Up" email), go to www.wiredplanning.com.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Brendan Frazier, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with anyone else in their life. … Read More Read More

For financial advisors and planners to do their job at the highest level requires the ability to do two things: Uncover someone's personal, intimate financial details Unearth someone's values, emotions, hopes, dreams and fears about their money and their life Most people don't talk about one of those things with any one else in their life. And almost NO ONE talks about both with the same person without being under the influence of something! That's why the best financial advisors and are masters at knowing how to ask the "right" questions that elicit trust and create rapport while uncovering the financial and personal information they need to formulate the best financial planning recommendations. Dr. Meghaan Lurtz joined the show to explain the keys to unlocking the superpower of questions with prospects and clients. We discuss: A question to ask prospective clients that reveals exactly what they want from an advisor How questions help clarify your value to prospects and clients Why questions are the most effective way to instill trust All of the under-the-radar benefits of questions in the client relationship And way more! *For more resources discussed in this episode, check out www.wiredplanning.com/episode49 *For more resources and insights on mastering the human side of money (including our popular "Wisdom Round-Up" email), go to www.wiredplanning.com.

Podcast: Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby (LS 46 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Dr. Meghaan Lurtz - The Empathic Future of Financial AdvicePub date: 2022-03-03Tune in to hear:- Of the “36 questions that lead to love,” what are a few that Dr. Lurtz zeros in on and what makes these questions so powerful? Can these be applied in client-advisor relationships as well? - What is the peak end rule and how can understanding it help us set better goals with our clients?- As practitioners, how can we drive home the salience of our future selves both for ourselves and our clients?- How can we distinguish financial stress from financial anxiety and what are some client communication strategies to help manage this? - How is the financial advisor community doing, on average, in the face of the mental and fiscal adversity that came along with the global pandemic? - What can advisors do to better take care of themselves so that they are better positioned to care for their clients' needs?https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghaanlurtzCompliance Code: 0229-OAS-2/4/2022The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Daniel Crosby, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby (LS 47 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Dr. Meghaan Lurtz - The Empathic Future of Financial AdvicePub date: 2022-03-03Tune in to hear:- Of the “36 questions that lead to love,” what are a few that Dr. Lurtz zeros in on and what makes these questions so powerful? Can these be applied in client-advisor relationships as well? - What is the peak end rule and how can understanding it help us set better goals with our clients?- As practitioners, how can we drive home the salience of our future selves both for ourselves and our clients?- How can we distinguish financial stress from financial anxiety and what are some client communication strategies to help manage this? - How is the financial advisor community doing, on average, in the face of the mental and fiscal adversity that came along with the global pandemic? - What can advisors do to better take care of themselves so that they are better positioned to care for their clients' needs?https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghaanlurtzCompliance Code: 0229-OAS-2/4/2022The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Daniel Crosby, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

In this episode of The Beacons Are Lit: A Lord of the Rings Podcast we cover the events from the Argonath through the end when Frodo and Sam set off on their own. Why is Legolas always so cryptic? Why did Lurtz decide that was the time to showboat? Why is the last 15 minutes […] The post My Brother, My Captain, My King: The Fellowship of the Ring (Part 7) appeared first on Crossroads Comedy Theater.

Tune in to hear:- Of the “36 questions that lead to love,” what are a few that Dr. Lurtz zeros in on and what makes these questions so powerful? Can these be applied in client-advisor relationships as well? - What is the peak end rule and how can understanding it help us set better goals with our clients?- As practitioners, how can we drive home the salience of our future selves both for ourselves and our clients?- How can we distinguish financial stress from financial anxiety and what are some client communication strategies to help manage this? - How is the financial advisor community doing, on average, in the face of the mental and fiscal adversity that came along with the global pandemic? - What can advisors do to better take care of themselves so that they are better positioned to care for their clients' needs?https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghaanlurtzCompliance Code: 0229-OAS-2/4/2022

Meghaan R. Lurtz, Ph.D. is a writer, educator and researcher who loves observing how psychology and financial planning intersect. Meghaan is a professor of practice at Kansas State University in their advanced financial planning track and an adjunct assistant professor within the University of Maryland system for undergraduate financial planning coursework. Meghaan is also a past President of the Financial Therapy Association.  On top of all this, she is also a senior research associate for the well-know Kitces.com platform for wealth advisors. She joins today's show to discuss:Facilitating lectures with financial planning professionals on topic like Estate PlanningResearch topics that spark her interest Areas of the financial planning process where psychology comes into playA memorable story from traveling abroadhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meghaanlurtz/https://www.kitces.com/we-are-a-team-of-nerds/

Garrett makes an appearance on the show for the first time to discuss the army he's building for our North of the Shire Army Challenge – Lurtz's Scouts.  We discuss the list, his army build, as well as his plans for painting and displaying the army.  Also up for discussion is The Battle of Eight Armies virtual tournament in which Garrett participated, as well as an assortment of usual MESBG ramblings.      

Do you ever consider how money should create occasional joy for your clients? Or do you see your job as merely providing a guide map to retirement? As advisors help counsel clients on how money can positively affect their overall well-being, they need to learn how to improve in their role as “financial therapists.” On this Elementality, Reese welcomes a real financial therapist, Dr. Meghaan Lurtz, who examines why it may be time you learn how to bring more financial happiness to your clients.

In episode sixteen of Into the West, we set out to find the halflings while debating the captain of Saruman's scouts, Lurtz! Then, we fire a volley debating which bow-wielding infantry are the best in the game. It's hunt or be hunted, and it's available now! Time Stamps: Lurtz - 0:42 Army Lists - 11:22 Top Bow-Armed Warriors - 57:08 Credits: Music: Tavern Loop One by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Battle of the Creek by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Lord of the rings fight scene: Boromir Aragorn and the fellowship vs Lurtz and the orc army. Beats produced by Rod Skeazy and find me on Anchor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mack-wild/support

25 hours to the launch of Shadowlands when we finished this recording and we rounded out our BfA twilight with our good friend Joe Hogan. We talked all about the pre-parch events, which many were a touch disappointed by, but most people were very happy to have murdered Nathanos. Most people that is, except Lurtz... I guess you can't please everyone!  You can find Joe over on Twitter @EpicGrays. 

Meghaan Lurtz (Twitter and LinkedIn) is a Senior Research Associate for Kitces.com, where she researches and writes on virtually everything that falls under the realm of the human side of money. She's also involved with colleges and universities across the country in their financial planning programs and has her Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from … Read More Read More

Meghaan Lurtz (Twitter and LinkedIn) is a Senior Research Associate for Kitces.com, where she researches and writes on virtually everything that falls under the realm of the human side of money. She's also involved with colleges and universities across the country in their financial planning programs and has her Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University. One of her areas of expertise also happens to be one of the most underutilized, under-appreciated and most effective tools for improving behavior and igniting behavior change with clients or prospective clients. The ability to help someone bridge the gap between their current and future self. Once you know the tools, ideas, and methods to do so, you'll watch clients and prospects seamlessly move through the process in a way you never imagined possible. In this episode, we discuss: The research behind why saving for our future selves is like saving for a stranger The signals to look for and ways to determine whether someone needs help bridging the gap between their current and future self Questions to ask a client or prospect (and when to ask them) to help them clearly define and vividly describe their future Five practical and specific ways to bridge the gap with someone that Meghaan has seen work effectively with clients Three reasons why we tend to prioritize our current self to the detriment of our future self   For more information and resources discussed in this episode, visit: www.wiredplanning.com/episode10 To join a community of like-minded advisors and planners around the world looking for top-notch insights and information on how to leverage behavior, psychology, communication, and emotion to master the human side of money, visit Wired Planning. Follow Brendan: Twitter LinkedIn

Back to Team Positive this week when Lurtz from the Rot and Wither podcast joined us to talk about what we've been up to in the down time before the expansion! Weirdly the whole thing seems to have turned Raven into an altoholic which is wild. You can find Lurtz @frankshsguild on Twitter.

The history of globalization is one that has often been told as a story of elites. There are a number of truths to this narrative. Yet, as Casey Lurtz shows, it also ignores some things. In From the Grounds Up: Building an Export Economy in Southern Mexico, Lurtz tells the history of how a border region, the Soconusco, became  Mexico’s leading coffee exporter. She does so not by focusing on the Mexican politicians and foreign capitalists who came to the Soconusco with dreams of grandeur. Rather, as the title suggest, Lurtz digs below the surface of these visions to reveal the role played by local people in the dual projects of economic liberalism and globalization.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss what Elvish medicine actually is, where little Uruk-hai come from, and how maybe Lurtz the Uruk-hai captain is a little bit hot? VFX Artists React to Lord of the Rings (part 1) is here.

Pappy wraps up our 6 episode Fellowship of the Ring review PLUS a Lord of the Lord of the Rings is named (and a Gollum)! Chapter 6: I WOULD HAVE FOLLOWED YOU (The Fellowship Splinters Apart) The Fellowship leaves Lothlórien by river to Parth Galen. Frodo wanders off and is confronted by Boromir, who tries to take the Ring in desperation. Afraid of the Ring corrupting his friends, Frodo decides to travel to Mordor alone. The Fellowship is then ambushed by the Uruk-hai. Merry and Pippin are taken captive, and Boromir is mortally wounded by the Uruk chieftain, Lurtz. Aragorn arrives and slays Lurtz, and watches Boromir die peacefully. Sam follows Frodo, accompanying him to keep his promise to Gandalf to protect Frodo, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli go to rescue Merry and Pippin.

Pappy wraps up our 6 episode Fellowship of the Ring review PLUS a Lord of the Lord of the Rings is named (and a Gollum)! Chapter 6: I WOULD HAVE FOLLOWED YOU (The Fellowship Splinters Apart) The Fellowship leaves Lothlórien by river to Parth Galen. Frodo wanders off and is confronted by Boromir, who tries to take the Ring in desperation. Afraid of the Ring corrupting his friends, Frodo decides to travel to Mordor alone. The Fellowship is then ambushed by the Uruk-hai. Merry and Pippin are taken captive, and Boromir is mortally wounded by the Uruk chieftain, Lurtz. Aragorn arrives and slays Lurtz, and watches Boromir die peacefully. Sam follows Frodo, accompanying him to keep his promise to Gandalf to protect Frodo, while Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli go to rescue Merry and Pippin.

In From the Grounds Up: Building an Export Economy in Southern Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2019), Casey Lurtz explains how the fertile yet isolated region of the Soconusco became integrated into global markets in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries. Located in what is today the state of Chiapas, the Soconusco was a lightly-populated borderlands region where sovereignty was murky, for both Mexico and Guatemala claimed the district and residents moved freely across the scarcely-delineated boundary between national territories. There were other challenges to developing an export economy: the Soconusco faced labor scarcity, lacked institutional and material infrastructure, and was regularly destabilized by political violence. Nevertheless, it became the primary coffee-producing region in Mexico in this era. To trace how this occurred, Lurtz notes the role of politicians and entrepreneurial large landowners, Mexican and foreign, in developing coffee plantations (fincas), but her cast of characters goes beyond the political and economic elite. For the author, local smallholders and migrant laborers were equally central protagonists in the story of how the Soconusco became so productive. She argues that these often-overlooked actors were influential in shaping the region's economy and its integration into international markets. The book's chapters trace how both powerful and marginal figures in the district responded to each of the various impediments to development. Using rich local sources to reconstruct mapping and surveying efforts, ordinary transactions, and legal disputes, Lurtz connects this economic and social history to the political history of nineteenth-century Latin America. Much as political liberalism should be studied as both a set of ideas and a set of practices, the economic aspects of liberalism are also worth examining on the ground at a microhistorical level. Lurtz reveals how economic liberal ideas and structures were invoked and demanded by villagers, workers, and landowners in the Soconusco in order to advance their diverse agenda. Rachel Grace Newman is Lecturer in the History of the Global South at Smith College. She has a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University, and her dissertation was titled “Transnational Ambitions: Student Migrants and the Making of a National Future in Twentieth-Century Mexico.” She is also the author of a book on a binational program for migrant children whose families divided their time between Michoacán, Mexico and Watsonville, California. She is on Twitter (@rachelgnew). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In From the Grounds Up: Building an Export Economy in Southern Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2019), Casey Lurtz explains how the fertile yet isolated region of the Soconusco became integrated into global markets in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries. Located in what is today the state of Chiapas, the Soconusco was a lightly-populated borderlands region where sovereignty was murky, for both Mexico and Guatemala claimed the district and residents moved freely across the scarcely-delineated boundary between national territories. There were other challenges to developing an export economy: the Soconusco faced labor scarcity, lacked institutional and material infrastructure, and was regularly destabilized by political violence. Nevertheless, it became the primary coffee-producing region in Mexico in this era. To trace how this occurred, Lurtz notes the role of politicians and entrepreneurial large landowners, Mexican and foreign, in developing coffee plantations (fincas), but her cast of characters goes beyond the political and economic elite. For the author, local smallholders and migrant laborers were equally central protagonists in the story of how the Soconusco became so productive. She argues that these often-overlooked actors were influential in shaping the region’s economy and its integration into international markets. The book’s chapters trace how both powerful and marginal figures in the district responded to each of the various impediments to development. Using rich local sources to reconstruct mapping and surveying efforts, ordinary transactions, and legal disputes, Lurtz connects this economic and social history to the political history of nineteenth-century Latin America. Much as political liberalism should be studied as both a set of ideas and a set of practices, the economic aspects of liberalism are also worth examining on the ground at a microhistorical level. Lurtz reveals how economic liberal ideas and structures were invoked and demanded by villagers, workers, and landowners in the Soconusco in order to advance their diverse agenda. Rachel Grace Newman is Lecturer in the History of the Global South at Smith College. She has a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University, and her dissertation was titled “Transnational Ambitions: Student Migrants and the Making of a National Future in Twentieth-Century Mexico.” She is also the author of a book on a binational program for migrant children whose families divided their time between Michoacán, Mexico and Watsonville, California. She is on Twitter (@rachelgnew). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In From the Grounds Up: Building an Export Economy in Southern Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2019), Casey Lurtz explains how the fertile yet isolated region of the Soconusco became integrated into global markets in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries. Located in what is today the state of Chiapas, the Soconusco was a lightly-populated borderlands region where sovereignty was murky, for both Mexico and Guatemala claimed the district and residents moved freely across the scarcely-delineated boundary between national territories. There were other challenges to developing an export economy: the Soconusco faced labor scarcity, lacked institutional and material infrastructure, and was regularly destabilized by political violence. Nevertheless, it became the primary coffee-producing region in Mexico in this era. To trace how this occurred, Lurtz notes the role of politicians and entrepreneurial large landowners, Mexican and foreign, in developing coffee plantations (fincas), but her cast of characters goes beyond the political and economic elite. For the author, local smallholders and migrant laborers were equally central protagonists in the story of how the Soconusco became so productive. She argues that these often-overlooked actors were influential in shaping the region’s economy and its integration into international markets. The book’s chapters trace how both powerful and marginal figures in the district responded to each of the various impediments to development. Using rich local sources to reconstruct mapping and surveying efforts, ordinary transactions, and legal disputes, Lurtz connects this economic and social history to the political history of nineteenth-century Latin America. Much as political liberalism should be studied as both a set of ideas and a set of practices, the economic aspects of liberalism are also worth examining on the ground at a microhistorical level. Lurtz reveals how economic liberal ideas and structures were invoked and demanded by villagers, workers, and landowners in the Soconusco in order to advance their diverse agenda. Rachel Grace Newman is Lecturer in the History of the Global South at Smith College. She has a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University, and her dissertation was titled “Transnational Ambitions: Student Migrants and the Making of a National Future in Twentieth-Century Mexico.” She is also the author of a book on a binational program for migrant children whose families divided their time between Michoacán, Mexico and Watsonville, California. She is on Twitter (@rachelgnew). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In From the Grounds Up: Building an Export Economy in Southern Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2019), Casey Lurtz explains how the fertile yet isolated region of the Soconusco became integrated into global markets in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries. Located in what is today the state of Chiapas, the Soconusco was a lightly-populated borderlands region where sovereignty was murky, for both Mexico and Guatemala claimed the district and residents moved freely across the scarcely-delineated boundary between national territories. There were other challenges to developing an export economy: the Soconusco faced labor scarcity, lacked institutional and material infrastructure, and was regularly destabilized by political violence. Nevertheless, it became the primary coffee-producing region in Mexico in this era. To trace how this occurred, Lurtz notes the role of politicians and entrepreneurial large landowners, Mexican and foreign, in developing coffee plantations (fincas), but her cast of characters goes beyond the political and economic elite. For the author, local smallholders and migrant laborers were equally central protagonists in the story of how the Soconusco became so productive. She argues that these often-overlooked actors were influential in shaping the region’s economy and its integration into international markets. The book’s chapters trace how both powerful and marginal figures in the district responded to each of the various impediments to development. Using rich local sources to reconstruct mapping and surveying efforts, ordinary transactions, and legal disputes, Lurtz connects this economic and social history to the political history of nineteenth-century Latin America. Much as political liberalism should be studied as both a set of ideas and a set of practices, the economic aspects of liberalism are also worth examining on the ground at a microhistorical level. Lurtz reveals how economic liberal ideas and structures were invoked and demanded by villagers, workers, and landowners in the Soconusco in order to advance their diverse agenda. Rachel Grace Newman is Lecturer in the History of the Global South at Smith College. She has a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University, and her dissertation was titled “Transnational Ambitions: Student Migrants and the Making of a National Future in Twentieth-Century Mexico.” She is also the author of a book on a binational program for migrant children whose families divided their time between Michoacán, Mexico and Watsonville, California. She is on Twitter (@rachelgnew). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In From the Grounds Up: Building an Export Economy in Southern Mexico (Stanford University Press, 2019), Casey Lurtz explains how the fertile yet isolated region of the Soconusco became integrated into global markets in the late nineteenth- and early twentieth centuries. Located in what is today the state of Chiapas, the Soconusco was a lightly-populated borderlands region where sovereignty was murky, for both Mexico and Guatemala claimed the district and residents moved freely across the scarcely-delineated boundary between national territories. There were other challenges to developing an export economy: the Soconusco faced labor scarcity, lacked institutional and material infrastructure, and was regularly destabilized by political violence. Nevertheless, it became the primary coffee-producing region in Mexico in this era. To trace how this occurred, Lurtz notes the role of politicians and entrepreneurial large landowners, Mexican and foreign, in developing coffee plantations (fincas), but her cast of characters goes beyond the political and economic elite. For the author, local smallholders and migrant laborers were equally central protagonists in the story of how the Soconusco became so productive. She argues that these often-overlooked actors were influential in shaping the region’s economy and its integration into international markets. The book’s chapters trace how both powerful and marginal figures in the district responded to each of the various impediments to development. Using rich local sources to reconstruct mapping and surveying efforts, ordinary transactions, and legal disputes, Lurtz connects this economic and social history to the political history of nineteenth-century Latin America. Much as political liberalism should be studied as both a set of ideas and a set of practices, the economic aspects of liberalism are also worth examining on the ground at a microhistorical level. Lurtz reveals how economic liberal ideas and structures were invoked and demanded by villagers, workers, and landowners in the Soconusco in order to advance their diverse agenda. Rachel Grace Newman is Lecturer in the History of the Global South at Smith College. She has a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University, and her dissertation was titled “Transnational Ambitions: Student Migrants and the Making of a National Future in Twentieth-Century Mexico.” She is also the author of a book on a binational program for migrant children whose families divided their time between Michoacán, Mexico and Watsonville, California. She is on Twitter (@rachelgnew). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the all-time greatest sitcom ever developed by an ad agency! But where are all the cavewomen? And where do these prehistoric beasts get their insurance? Gogurt, the Frisbee family, Flo, The 13th Warrior, pets in space, the TV Guide Channel, Lurtz, and Ron Popeil are also discussed.

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Mention the lion, he eats you. When you speak of the trolls, they stand at the entrance hall. Bro, did you see this? Show notes: Speak of the devil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speak_of_the_devil) Welcome home Joe (https://i.redd.it/5fvwapj3qrgz.jpg) Disney might change the name of one of its theme parks, and the new names they're considering are bonkers (http://hellogiggles.com/reviews-coverage/disney-world-new-park-name/) “Well here’s a theory…#GameofThrones” (https://twitter.com/Kaibutsu/status/900071863937900547) This Couple Has Officially Visited Every Cracker Barrel in the U.S. (http://www.foodandwine.com/news/couple-has-visited-every-cracker-barrel-in-us) Out of this World! Pizzacam Edition! Richmond VA CE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUwlCfOd6E8) Pizzacam's Restoration at Richmond VA CEC (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-OCWA_5SD0) 1998 Netflix ad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akWxRqObbEM) Mom arrested over 12-year-old daughter's tattoo (https://www.yahoo.com/beauty/mom-arrested-12-year-olds-tattoo-211415890.html) “Foundation has been poured for the world's tallest Star Flyer. To be 420 feet tall. At Vue at 360, next to the Orlando Eye” (https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct/status/902698141379686404) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (http://amzn.to/2xWivyI) Saharah (http://amzn.to/2xtOLbj) Lord of the Rings (http://amzn.to/2xn49UX) Lurtz (http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Lurtz)

It’s time for the thrilling conclusion to The Saga of Droplaug’s Sons.  This episode begins with an ambush as Helgi Asbjarnarson finally catches up with Helgi Droplaugarson.  You won’t want to miss this epic battle.  It provides some of the more detailed descriptions of battle we’ve encountered on this podcast.  If you follow us on Twitter, then you already know something of who gets hit where.  Poor, poor, Thord Cormorant.  If you listen carefully, you can still hear the shrieking. And if that’s not enough, we’ve also got Helgi D. doing his best impression of Lurtz, a secret resurrection,  and murder most foul.  And just because we love you, we’ll throw in some hnefatafl, a timely fart, meditations on the character of Vikings in the sagas, and John reading from the Middle English Geste of Robyn Hode.  Follow the link and scroll down to the bottom (lines 1787-1820) so you can follow along. Heck, we've even got an appearance by Don Knotts as Mr. Furley from Three's Company. While this episode doesn’t dwell on genealogies like the first part, you still may want to consult Andy’s handy Droplaugarsona saga genealogy to help keep things in order. Music Credits: Intro Music - "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Episode Recap – “Perfect Rag” by Ferdinand “Jelly Roll” Morton (1924) Helgi’s Poem – “Drums of the Deep” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Grim’s Poem – “Bittersweet” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Outro Music - "Stormfront" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Selections from music by Kevin MacLeod licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Aragorn defeats Lurtz but Boromir is fading fast. GUEST: Jesse Mitchell Email us: contact@lordoftheringsminute.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr And be sure to join our listener group: Fellowship of the Mic! Special Thanks to Patreon Associate Producers: Leaper 182 … Continue reading →

Merry & Pippin get taken by Uruk-hai and Aragorn comes to Boromir’s rescue. GUEST: Jesse Mitchell Email us: contact@lordoftheringsminute.com Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr And be sure to join our listener group: Fellowship of the Mic! Special Thanks to … Continue reading →