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The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: This week was quite historic for private sector space flight, or “capitalism in space,” and space writer and historian Bob Zimmerman joins us to touch on the highlights. Texas is playing a huge role in this new industry. Zimmerman's website is https://behindtheblack.com/Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Lieutenant Governor Patrick releases Senate committee assignments for the 89th session.West Texas and state media praises Dustin Burrows for “bipartisanship. He won the Speaker chair with many more Democrat votes than Republican, showing that, as always, things that lean Democrat are praised because the media are liberal. Take this big Texas Tribune story: House Democrats hope to benefit after supporting speaker. Note Leftwinger John Bucy praised Burrows for working to weaken election integrity legislation last session!More public school failure: Richardson ISD has a DEI chief who admits that boys may room with girls on school trips!Trump is considering Texas' “border czar” Mike Banks to be head of the Border Patrol.Oil and gas rig count falls again.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

Good Days!! Sit in and hear from Charlie, Eddy, and Mike Banks. Mike Banks shares his inspiring story of seeing students commit themselves to Christ. Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this by resourcing teens and pastors for the work of ministry. The Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective. Website: ⁠thecalledcollective.org⁠ C2 Social Network: ⁠members.thecalledcollective.org⁠ Podcasts: Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ⁠https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast⁠ Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ⁠https://linktr.ee/modernparables⁠ Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ⁠https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie⁠ The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes⁠ Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: ⁠https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling⁠ The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by⁠ The School of Theology & Ministry⁠ (STM) at ⁠Indiana Wesleyan University⁠. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

Rolando grew up in south west Detroit, a primarily Hispanic district of the city, he was heavily influenced by his Latin cultural rhythms and percussion. Inspired from an early age by his musician father, he pursued his own interest in music and became well known and respected within the Latino community. It was later when he heard Jeff Mills in 1985 as "The Wizard" that he discovered the innovative sounds of Techno. Through a mutual friend he was introduced to Mike Banks and joined the enigmatic Underground Resistance in 1994. In 1999 'Jaguar' although not Rolando's first release on UR turned perceptions of Techno on their head, breaking into other genres of dance music and becoming an all time classic in the boxes of DJs such as Tenaglia, Carl Cox, Oakenfold, and Gilles Peterson. The track has a long legacy of reworking and lives on to this day many years later inspiring audiences from all genres. In November 2004, Rolando left both Underground Resistance and his Los Hermanos project behind.2014 saw Rolando launch his own label R3 ( Roland Rocha Records) and has more or less exclusively released his own music on his label since. Rolando now a Dj for more than thirty –five years continues to work internationally as a Dj , producer and Remixer with an eclectic clientele such as Marcel Dettman, Kraftwerk, D'Julz, Ben Sims, Skudge, A Sagittariun. Rolando continues to hold his residency 2006) at Berlin club Berghain. Tracklist via -Spotify: bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/   Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer   Keep up with SLAM: https://fanlink.tv/Slam  Keep up with Soma Records: https://linktr.ee/somarecords    For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk

Campus protests continue nationwide over the war in Gaza.USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses what Texas 'border czar' Mike Banks says about the border.Many states have enacted laws since 2021 that could limit voter access and inhibit the ability of officials to administer elections.USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong examines the new AP African American studies course.South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends shooting a family dog.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our landmark 700th episode in partnership with Detroit's Blueprint presents the first in a new three-part series exploring the untold history of Detroit techno from the perspective of the women who built it. The history of Detroit techno is often recounted in waves. First there was the Belleville Three—Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May—closely followed by a second cohort of artists who further developed the sound in the '90s. Names like Carl Craig, Octave One, Robert Hood, Jeff Mills and Mike Banks are among those that have been codified in the official annals of techno history. But there's another, lesser known story that is seldom told about the women who grew the scene right alongside them. Equally esteemed artists like DJ Minx (the founder of Women On Wax Recordings), K-Hand, DJ Cent, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale and more ran labels, collectives and DJ nights that aren't bestowed with the same credit as those from their male counterparts, and have consequently been lost in the chronicles of time. For the 700th episode of the RA Exchange, we counter correct this gender inequity with the first episode of a three-part series hosted and produced by the all-female Detroit collective and party series Blueprint. Alanna Greenlee, Janisa Nelson and Crystal Mioner embark on interviews that illuminate an alternative history of Detroit techno that unfurled alongside these better-documented techno waves, tracing the birth of a woman-led community that put mutual support at its heart and fought to earn respect from their male peers and the scene at large. Listen to the episode in full. Credits: Produced by Blueprint Hosts: Alanna Greenlee, Janisa Nelson, Crystal Mioner Guests: DJ Minx and DJ Cent Writer/Researcher: Crystal Mioner Technical Production: Janisa Nelson Consultant: John Collins Consultant: Conor Anderson

Starting Over- Reinventing Your Life and Recreating Your Future featuring Mike Banks A little over 2 years ago, Mike Banks decided to burn everything to the ground. Feeling burnt out, stressed, down and out, he decided to make some changes... massive changes. Fast forward a couple of years, Mike has taken control of his health, fitness and gained back everything... and more. From not even owning a bike and having people telling him to get out of the way in the swimming pool, he decided to transform his life by entering into an Iron Man Triathlon.  A one day event consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.2 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.2 km) run completed in that order, a total of 140.6 miles (226.3 km). It is widely considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. Plus we also chatted about Real Estate, markets and what lessons Mike learned on his remarkable transformation Be prepared for an an incredible inspiring journey ahead...   =====

Jeff Mills, Neue Grafik, Prabhu Edouard and Knoel Scott talk about improvisational performance, rhythms as a form of communication and how technology is overtaking the artist. Jeff Mills started out on the Detroit techno scene in the 1980s before founding Underground Resistance with ‘Mad' Mike Banks in 1989. He left Detroit for New York in 1991 (via a residency at Berlin's mighty Tresor), to pursue a solo career and set up his own label, Axis. Since then, he's released a number of projects, including two volumes of Waveform Transmissions for Tresor; 2005's Blue Potential, a live album recorded with the 70-piece Montpelier Philharmonic Orchestra; and a new soundtrack for Fritz Lang's 1926 film Metropolis in 2000. In 2018, he set up the Afrofunk-electro-jazz ensemble Tomorrow Comes The Harvest with the late Nigerian drummer Tony Allen, and has been making music and performing with the collective ever since. Neue Grafik is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist making a truly unique sound. Blending hip-hop, jazz and house, his music draws a map between his African heritage, time in Paris and love of London's grime scene. Forming the Neue Grafik Ensemble at an after-hours jam session at London's Total Refreshment Centre, he's established himself as formidable force in the world of jazz. Indo-French percussionist and composer Prabhu Edouard is recognised as one of the most versatile tabla players of his generation. A student of the legendary Pandit Shankar Ghosh, he's collaborated with artists from around the world including Jean-Pierre Drouet and Laxmi Shankar, and is part of the afrofunk-electro-jazz ensemble Tomorrow Comes The Harvest. Knoel Scott is an American saxophonist and composer best known for his time with jazz collective Sun Ra Arkestra. With a career spanning more than 40 years, he's worked alongside jazz greats including Lou Donaldson and Leon Thomas. Most recently, he's released his first major studio album, Celestial with long time collaborator Marshall Allen.

On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Texas Border Czar, Mike Banks.

Are your bells too loud, or too quiet? Could some simple tips help your hard-of-hearing ringers to cope better in the tower? This podcast sees host Cathy Booth and guests explore the fascinating world of sound.First, Alison and Chris share their experiences of ringing whilst using hearing aids, and come up with some terrific tips to make like easier both in the tower and in the pub afterwards.Then Cathy quizzes her husband Roger on sound levels in towers. Turns out that it's not just the decibel volume that matters, but reverberation and structural sound count too. Nobody wants a bad case of ‘clapper knock'!Whether you want to soak up the sound with wall-to-wall carpet, or crank up the volume by leaving all the doors open, this podcast is perfect for you.Fore more information, including Mike Banks' slides see https://funwithbells.com/?p=1892This podcast is sponsered by the Association of Ringing Teachers (ART). To find out more about learning to ring, learning to teach or other resources to support your ringing go to ringingteachers.org.www.funwithbells.com

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This week on Inside the Headset, we are featuring Illinois State's defensive backs & defensive associate head coach, Mike Banks. Coach Banks talks about his time coaching at his alma mater, what he looks for in upcoming players, and his professional development. Mike Banks is in his fifth season as an assistant coach in 2022 working with the team's defensive backs. Prior to joining the staff full-time, Banks worked the previous two seasons with the ISU football staff as a graduate manager, while working towards completion of his master's degree. Banks was a four-year letterwinner for the Redbirds (2011-14) as a cornerback and started all 50 career games he played in. He ranks No. 3 all-time at ISU in career passes defended with 46. Banks received his bachelor's degree in health education from Illinois State in December 2015 and his master's degree in psychology of sport and physical activity from Illinois State in May 2018. He was also recognized as a part of the 2022 AFCA 35u35 class this past January. 1:50 Longevity at Illinois State 3:12 Time with Coach Travis 4:30 Transition from player to coach 6:04 Things you look for in a DB 7:08 Things you hate to see in a player 9:26 Advice for young coaches with kids 11:19 Transition after COVID 14:34 Role as Defensive Asst. HC 17:04 Mentors outside of Illinois State 19:38 Perseverance in applying for 35u35 22:02 Social/Conclusion Twitter: @Coach_MBanks24

Today we premiere some jazz soaked house from Jon Dixon, with vocals from Detroits own Kenny Watson. Glistening soulful house music never goes out of fashion, and Jon Dixon latest EP on 4EVR 4WRD captures jazz submerged house at its purest. Jon Dixon's latest EP, Vocal Sessions Vol.1 is comprised of two original deep house jams featuring Detroit vocalists L'Renee and Kenny Watson, as well as a remix by Jimpster and an edit by Jon under his MinorInvention alias. Released on vinyl as well as digital on September 9th, the digital version will include the Brixton Remix as a bonus track. Jon Dixon is one of the city's most sought-after musicians for every genre ranging from jazz to techno. He believes that the more versatile and open minded you are at your craft, the further it will take you. In 2015 he started an independent label, 4EVR 4WRD (Forever Forward) to focus on making electronic music fused with elements of jazz, hip hop and other styles of music. Jon has had the opportunity to not only lead the Underground Resistance live acts Galaxy 2 Galaxy and Timeline, but has also performed with Interstellar Fugitives, Amp Fiddler, Jeff Mills, Mike Banks, Francesco Tristano, Carl Craig, Goldie and more. “I feel that it is important for me as a musician to not only continue the rich culture and history of both jazz and electronic music but to also use my knowledge, theory and experience to combine the two and take both genres to the next level!” Dixon's and Kenny Watson's collaboration is coruscating deep house in its slickest and purest form. Deep and winding bass lays the foundation for sparkling jazz influenced strings and diminished grooves. Watson's vocals are deep, eloquent and profoundly Detroit. This is irresistible house music, for purist's, novices and those who simply appreciate good music. Jon Dixon ---------------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/jon_dixon FB: https://www.facebook.com/jondixon.ur IG: https://www.instagram.com/jondixon_/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

Techno Rebels: 30 Years of Juice Records with Damien Donato.Hailed the world over and given kudos from such luminaries as Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin and Mike Banks of Underground Resistance, Juice Records has continually pushed the sonic boundaries of techno.…and they've given me a WORLDWIDE exclusive on a new track called ‘Inifinty'Greetings Earth people. I'm Chris Bass a music producer and renowned Spaceologist and in this special episode I talk with Techno Artist and Label Chief, DMZ aka Damien Donato.Whilst Juice Records is renowned for launching the career of international DJ superstar HMC (who later became the Late Nite Tuff Guy),its catalog runs deep and they are still actively releasing new music.Launched as an underground techno label in the early 90's, Juice typified the lofty ambitions of the techno generation in both sound and deed, using the vinyl record as its medium.This is the story of a Techno Rebel who put the sound of his city - the city of Adelaide -  on the world stage and in doing so, brought tangible credibility to Australian Techno music.Damien runs downEarly days of the Techno scene in AdelaideThe influence of the music from the U.S., U.K and EuropeHis dealings with Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills and his love of Detroit techno and Underground Resistance.Building a team with Thee, Paddee, HMC and DCEBalancing label business with creative workFax machines, DATs and Studio GearA blow by blow of the entire Juice vinyl record catalogWhether you're a music lover, space-fanatic, musician or producer or just need a new creative perspective blast off with me on a fantastic journey as we explore the musical universe of artists who sonically evoke Outer Space and Sci-Fi Futurism in popular music with SOUND.Special Thanks to:The entire Juice artist team: Damez, Thee, Paddee, HMC, John Gray and Antony Coppens - for the great music.Liz Copeland, Clark Warner of 101.9 Detroit Public Radio, for the Mike Banks clips.Dave Barnett for sound bites of Mike Banks and Richie Hawtin - check out Frequency Response TV -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgWKhSA0iCsC3gQT3hyhqgStilgherrian - https://stilgherrian.com/Georgie Knight of Dreaming Daisies - check out a 1992 show upload by code618 - https://soundcloud.com/code618/dreaming-daisies-may-1992Damien DonatoExtra special thanks to Damien and Antony for the exclusive track.Underground Resistance: http://undergroundresistance.com/JUICE020 - Antony Coppens 2021 release: https://juicerecords-australia.bandcamp.com/album/antony-coppens“ It goes beyond the drum machine and synthesiser sounds the label would be known for and embraces a wider spectrum with use of a Yamaha baby grand, Fender Rhodes, Washburn bass and Yamaha Electone E-75. It is a clear example of what Adelaide happenings have been missed by the global industry while it plays with a techno formula that goes beyond our underground imaginings.”Episode Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17978674807470117/

This episode is brought to you by RSM US, a leading audit, tax and consulting firm focused on the middle market. It's part of a four-part series that looks at how to optimize business performance through the lens of cybersecurity, IT, finance and human capital. *** Mike Banks, director of technology consulting in the complex infrastructure delivery M&A group at RSM, joins the podcast for a conversation about the evolution of IT, the strategic function it serves within an organization, and ways to leverage technology more effectively across the enterprise. Banks outlines the trends shaping the industry, from the shift to cloud, to talent shortages and more. He points to IT-related areas to focus on before and after a transaction, and pitfalls such as technical debt that buyers should be aware of. The conversation includes a look at the next phase of cloud migration and how Banks expects IT to evolve in the future. To learn more about RSM, visit https://rsmus.com/our-insights/business-optimization.html?cmpid=ola:754855-acg-podcast-series:bb01 *** The Middle Market Growth Conversations podcast is produced by the Association for Corporate Growth. To learn more about the organization and how to become a member, visit www.acg.org.

This is the Burning Ambulance podcast's sixth year, and our seventieth episode, so I decided it was time to change things up a little. This season, we're going to have a single subject we're going to be exploring through all ten episodes that I'm going to be presenting, and that theme is fusion.Fusion is a very charged term. When most people hear it, in reference to music, anyway, they probably think of bands from the 1970s like the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, and Weather Report: groups formed by ex-members of Miles Davis's band that combined a certain freedom to improvise with extremely complex compositions that were closer to progressive rock than to jazz. I mean, when you listen to the first two Mahavishnu Orchestra albums, The Inner Mounting Flame and Birds of Fire, side by side with King Crimson's Larks' Tongues in Aspic and Starless and Bible Black, they really fit together quite well. I mean, they're even using the same instrumental palette: guitar, violin, keyboards, bass, drums. The only real difference is that King Crimson had a singer.What interests me about fusion, the term and the concept, is that it lives up to something saxophonist Wayne Shorter, one of the co-founders of Weather Report, has said many times — that to him, the word jazz means “I dare you”. I dare you to play as loud as the rock bands. I dare you to embrace funk and multi-part suites and the most advanced studio production techniques available. I dare you to go big, to be ambitious. Because that's what the best fusion of the 1970s was, and what modern-day fusion is. It's ambitious. It doesn't recognize externally imposed limitations, people saying “you can't do that”. Why not? Why can't you? It refuses to stay within the boundaries of genre. It's not jazz, it's not rock, because there's no such thing as jazz and no such thing as rock. One of the things I discovered, or became more certain of, while writing my book Ugly Beauty: Jazz in the 21st Century, which is out this month from Zero Books in the UK, is that jazz is ultimately about artistic intention. There's no one instrument or rhythm or harmonic relationship that defines it, but there are two crucial values: innovation and improvisation. There must be an attempt to do something new, or to put a new spin on something old, and there must be an element of uncertainty and a real-time exchange of ideas, or in the case of solo performances, there must be an element of real-time thinking and spontaneous creation. Because it's absolutely possible to play something that startles or surprises yourself, and then respond to it.So fusion is about taking ideas from seemingly disparate genres and combining them. And taking the philosophies that govern those seemingly disparate genres and figuring out what they have in common. That's what the Seventies artists did, and that's what modern-day fusion acts are doing. I would include people like Thundercat, Cameron Graves, Christian Scott and even Kassa Overall, who's been on this podcast before, in that category. And that's what we're going to be talking about all year long on this podcast, through interviews with prominent fusion artists of the past and present.Many people may not think of Jeff Mills as a fusion artist. He's normally thought of as one of the most important musicians in techno history. I'm not gonna run down his discography here, that's what Wikipedia's for, but suffice it to say that his influence in the 1990s was massive, but what makes him interesting to me is that he's taken the creative space his fame has brought him and used it to really expand his own sonic parameters. He's made an album with a full orchestra. He's created new scores for silent films. He's made albums inspired by astronomy, science fiction, and his interest in the supernatural. And he's collaborated with musicians who are geniuses in their own fields. In 2018, he made an album called Tomorrow Comes the Harvest with legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen. And that project led to the first of the three albums he put out in 2021. It's called Counter Active, and it's a collaboration with keyboardist Jean-Philippe Dary under the name The Paradox.The second album he released this year was called The Clairvoyant, and it's about two hours long — if you buy it on vinyl, it's three LPs, and he says that the best way to experience it is to lie back in the dark and listen to the whole thing from beginning to end. It arises out of his interest in spiritualism at the beginning of the 20th century and his perception of the similarities and connections between that era and now. That's one of the topics we discuss in the interview you're about to hear, in fact. And I have to admit I was surprised by how willing, even eager, he was to discuss social issues. A lot of electronic music is deliberately anonymous, deliberately emotionally blank — it's a canvas on which you can paint your own feelings. But it also reflects broader social conditions, as any art produced by human beings inevitably must. Detroit techno represented the frustration and anger, as well as the hopes and dreams, of the citizens of that city, and Underground Resistance, a collective Mills formed with Mike Banks and Robert Hood, was explicitly political, taking on social conditions in their city and the overall politics of the music industry.The third album Jeff Mills put out in 2021 was The Override Switch, a collaboration with Rafael Leafar, who plays a number of instruments on the record, including tenor, alto, soprano and baritone saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, flute, cornet, and a wide range of keyboards. The music they make together is fusion in the purest and most genuine sense: the rhythmic steadiness of electronic music combined with the melodic and harmonic adventurousness of jazz. The individual pieces, and the album as a whole, take the listener on a real journey. And frankly, on a purely sonic level, I find it easy to draw lines between this and the music that people like Stanley Clarke and George Duke were making in the 1970s.Anyway, I feel extremely lucky to have gotten the chance to talk to Jeff Mills for an hour. He's an incredibly busy guy, so tracking him down was a challenge, and the day we were initially scheduled to talk, he had to run from Paris to London, so we moved it, and then when I did catch him, I thought he was still in Paris but it turned out he had returned to London, which meant I was calling him an hour later than expected. Still, it was a fascinating conversation that went in some really unexpected directions. I hope you enjoy listening to it.Music featured in this episode:The Paradox, "Super Solid" (Counter Active)Jeff Mills, "Someone Who Feels Things" (The Clairvoyant)Jeff Mills & Rafael Leafar, "The Sun King" (The Override Switch)

This is the Burning Ambulance podcast's sixth year, and our seventieth episode, so I decided it was time to change things up a little. This season, we're going to have a single subject we're going to be exploring through all ten episodes that I'm going to be presenting, and that theme is fusion.Fusion is a very charged term. When most people hear it, in reference to music, anyway, they probably think of bands from the 1970s like the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Return to Forever, and Weather Report: groups formed by ex-members of Miles Davis's band that combined a certain freedom to improvise with extremely complex compositions that were closer to progressive rock than to jazz. I mean, when you listen to the first two Mahavishnu Orchestra albums, The Inner Mounting Flame and Birds of Fire, side by side with King Crimson's Larks' Tongues in Aspic and Starless and Bible Black, they really fit together quite well. I mean, they're even using the same instrumental palette: guitar, violin, keyboards, bass, drums. The only real difference is that King Crimson had a singer.What interests me about fusion, the term and the concept, is that it lives up to something saxophonist Wayne Shorter, one of the co-founders of Weather Report, has said many times — that to him, the word jazz means “I dare you”. I dare you to play as loud as the rock bands. I dare you to embrace funk and multi-part suites and the most advanced studio production techniques available. I dare you to go big, to be ambitious. Because that's what the best fusion of the 1970s was, and what modern-day fusion is. It's ambitious. It doesn't recognize externally imposed limitations, people saying “you can't do that”. Why not? Why can't you? It refuses to stay within the boundaries of genre. It's not jazz, it's not rock, because there's no such thing as jazz and no such thing as rock. One of the things I discovered, or became more certain of, while writing my book Ugly Beauty: Jazz in the 21st Century, which is out this month from Zero Books in the UK, is that jazz is ultimately about artistic intention. There's no one instrument or rhythm or harmonic relationship that defines it, but there are two crucial values: innovation and improvisation. There must be an attempt to do something new, or to put a new spin on something old, and there must be an element of uncertainty and a real-time exchange of ideas, or in the case of solo performances, there must be an element of real-time thinking and spontaneous creation. Because it's absolutely possible to play something that startles or surprises yourself, and then respond to it.So fusion is about taking ideas from seemingly disparate genres and combining them. And taking the philosophies that govern those seemingly disparate genres and figuring out what they have in common. That's what the Seventies artists did, and that's what modern-day fusion acts are doing. I would include people like Thundercat, Cameron Graves, Christian Scott and even Kassa Overall, who's been on this podcast before, in that category. And that's what we're going to be talking about all year long on this podcast, through interviews with prominent fusion artists of the past and present.Many people may not think of Jeff Mills as a fusion artist. He's normally thought of as one of the most important musicians in techno history. I'm not gonna run down his discography here, that's what Wikipedia's for, but suffice it to say that his influence in the 1990s was massive, but what makes him interesting to me is that he's taken the creative space his fame has brought him and used it to really expand his own sonic parameters. He's made an album with a full orchestra. He's created new scores for silent films. He's made albums inspired by astronomy, science fiction, and his interest in the supernatural. And he's collaborated with musicians who are geniuses in their own fields. In 2018, he made an album called Tomorrow Comes the Harvest with legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen. And that project led to the first of the three albums he put out in 2021. It's called Counter Active, and it's a collaboration with keyboardist Jean-Philippe Dary under the name The Paradox.The second album he released this year was called The Clairvoyant, and it's about two hours long — if you buy it on vinyl, it's three LPs, and he says that the best way to experience it is to lie back in the dark and listen to the whole thing from beginning to end. It arises out of his interest in spiritualism at the beginning of the 20th century and his perception of the similarities and connections between that era and now. That's one of the topics we discuss in the interview you're about to hear, in fact. And I have to admit I was surprised by how willing, even eager, he was to discuss social issues. A lot of electronic music is deliberately anonymous, deliberately emotionally blank — it's a canvas on which you can paint your own feelings. But it also reflects broader social conditions, as any art produced by human beings inevitably must. Detroit techno represented the frustration and anger, as well as the hopes and dreams, of the citizens of that city, and Underground Resistance, a collective Mills formed with Mike Banks and Robert Hood, was explicitly political, taking on social conditions in their city and the overall politics of the music industry.The third album Jeff Mills put out in 2021 was The Override Switch, a collaboration with Rafael Leafar, who plays a number of instruments on the record, including tenor, alto, soprano and baritone saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet, contra-alto clarinet, flute, cornet, and a wide range of keyboards. The music they make together is fusion in the purest and most genuine sense: the rhythmic steadiness of electronic music combined with the melodic and harmonic adventurousness of jazz. The individual pieces, and the album as a whole, take the listener on a real journey. And frankly, on a purely sonic level, I find it easy to draw lines between this and the music that people like Stanley Clarke and George Duke were making in the 1970s.Anyway, I feel extremely lucky to have gotten the chance to talk to Jeff Mills for an hour. He's an incredibly busy guy, so tracking him down was a challenge, and the day we were initially scheduled to talk, he had to run from Paris to London, so we moved it, and then when I did catch him, I thought he was still in Paris but it turned out he had returned to London, which meant I was calling him an hour later than expected. Still, it was a fascinating conversation that went in some really unexpected directions. I hope you enjoy listening to it.Music featured in this episode:The Paradox, "Super Solid" (Counter Active)Jeff Mills, "Someone Who Feels Things" (The Clairvoyant)Jeff Mills & Rafael Leafar, "The Sun King" (The Override Switch)

Rolando Ray Rocha - @rolando000 grew up in south west Detroit, a Hispanic district, he was heavily influenced by his cultural Latin rhythms and percussion. Inspired from an early age by his musician father, he pursued his own interest in music and became well known and respected within the community. It was later when he heard @axis-jeff-mills in 1985 as "The Wizard" that he discovered the innovative sounds of Techno. Through a mutual friend he was introduced to Mike Banks and joined Underground Resistance in 1994. In 1999 'Jaguar' although not Rolando's first release on UR turned perceptions of Techno on their head, breaking into other genres of dance music and becoming a classic in the boxes of DJs such as @danny-tenaglia-officia, @carl-cox, @pauloakenfold, and @gillespeterson. The track has a long legacy of reworking and lives on fifteen years later inspiring audiences from all genres. As of November 2004, Rolando left both Underground Resistance and his Los Hermanos project behind. 2014 Rolando has launched his own label R3 (Roland Rocha Records) and will exclusively release his own music on his label. Rolando now a Dj for almost thirty years continues to work internationally as a Dj and continues to hold a residency at the notorious and enigmatic Berlin club Berghain. Stay Rave with #R13! Tracklist: 01 Shlomi Aber - Liquid Tool - BOA 02 Confidential Recipe - Dance(Gene Richards JR Detriit cut) - Rekids 03 Talor - Absence of Freedom - Motech 04 Shlomi Aber - Warping - BOA 05 Elisa Bee - Travel To Light - Outerworld 06 Joe Metzenmacher - Stick it out ft. DJ Deeon(Virginia remix) - Heideton 07 Annika Wolfe - Do it right(chord mix) - Motech 08 Reggie Dokes - Grand Blvd. - Psychostasia 09 Subradeon - Where is Your Soul(Stephen Brown rmx) - Sous 10 Ritzi Lee - Backup - Mord 11 SOD 90 - Abe Sada(Assembler Code rmx) - Bipolar Disorder 12 Queer On Acid - Not The Time - Kneaded Pains 13 The Lady Machine - Amplify - Mote Evolver 14 Rob Strobe - Honey Rydes - Motech 15 DJ Shufflemaster - AKASerialKiller - Ohrfeigen 16. Mark Broom - Recessive - Rekids 17 Dustin Zahn - Tell Me About Paradise - Rekids 18 Stephen Brown - I Am Someone - Transmat 19 Hertz Collision & Gene Richards Jr - Must Do It - CLR 20 Stef Mendesidis - Wurlitzer Machinery - Klockworks 21 Planetary Assault Systems - Devotion - Token 22 Spencer Parker - Droney - Work Them Records 23 A Sagittariun - No Drama - MPX 24 Anne - Nude(Insolate rmx) - Out Of Place 25 Dustin Zahn - Profane Purposes - Rekids 26 Exium - Complex(Rolando rmx) - Pole 27 Edwin Oosterwal - Elasticity(Alden Tyrell rmx) - Rejected 28 Uncertain & S File - Shock - Uncage 29 The Lady Machine - Collide - Mote Evolver 30 George Cross - Un Shore - Motech 31 Ur - Jupiter Jazz(Mark Broom edit) - unreleased

Whether you're a new investor or seasoned investor, business credit has the power to bolster your results by providing you with the much needed capital to grow your business. Some people turn to hard money and pay exorbitant fees to borrow money for their real estate deals. But what if you could borrow money from your own line of credit? - At much lower rates, or even free with 0% interest offers. Today's guest Mike Banks works at a company that has helped 20k+ businesses establish over $1 Billion in Business Credit providing most of their clients with $50k-$250k individual with 0% interest Business Credit. We brought him on the show to ask him how... Key Points From This Episode: Running a 10M per year business Sole proprietorship vs. LLC Personal credit vs. Business credit Negotiating for business credit approval Why not to do hard money loans $30,000 to $100,000 credit in 4 weeks? Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: https://beforethemillions.com/credit (Mike's Website) Recommended Book: Rhinoceros for Success by Scott Alexander http://beforethemillions.com/book (Listen to this book for free!) Lifestyle Design App: Microsoft Teams

Sourcing enough capital is the biggest obstacle to starting any business. But with zero interest funding, anything is possible! Mike Banks is the Chief Operations Officer of Fund&Grow, a company offering zero interest funding to empower entrepreneurs and real estate investors to take the plunge and start a business. He joins Mitch Stephen to talk about how your business can qualify for zero-interest business credit and have the confidence to go all out into the market. They also offer consultations to better understand where you at and what steps you need to take next. Learn all about Fund&Grow and some of their latest offerings by tuning into this episode!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community:reinvestorsummit.comReal Estate Investor Summit FacebookReal Estate Investor Summit TwitterReal Estate Investor Summit YouTubeMitch Stephen LinkedIn

In this episode Paul Fox, Managing Director of Fox Group (Moving & Storage) Ltd discusses that his father Roy (formerly a Pickfords man) started the company in 1971 (and this year celebrate their 50th year anniversary) when he had an opportunity to purchase a small valley's company. We discover that after 8/9 years Paul's father had built the company into Fox The Mover building a couple of warehouses along the way. Paul joined the company working weekends and school holidays to fund his motorcycle habit and started fulltime at the age of 16, starting as a porter and in the garage, and at the young age of 18 through the RTITB (Road Transport Industry Training Board) gained his HGV licence. Before turning 20 Paul was shipped off to run the Cardiff branch (William Flay Removals) under the guidance of Stuart Fitton. We discuss that when Roy took on the BAR Presidency in 1984, Paul (aged 23) was transferred to run the head office in Cwmbran, which consisted approximately of 8 trucks on removals and 8 trucks on distribution. We discover that Roy, together with John Court, Mike Banks, Mike Devereux and a few others formed a co-operative called Britannia Movers International, which was based upon American Van Lines, but Roy left, amicably, in 1986. In 1987 The Pantechnicon (established 1830) was purchased but was an absolute disaster which nearly cost their own business. We discuss that today Fox Group turnover approximately £10m, 40-50 trucks, 120 staff and 14 business units. We discover Paul's challenges have been the turmoil years after buying The Pantechnicon, the recession in 1992, the subprime mortgage crisis in 2007, and of course Covid. We discuss that the one thing Paul would change from his past would be to get an education, however this is not a regret but merely an observation. We discover Paul has several highpoints of being within the industry, BAR (which has been Paul's university from an educational point of view), following in his father's footsteps and taking up Presidency in 2004, eventually getting all the shares of the company and becoming the owner, and building new & refurbishing old premises. We discuss the one thing Paul would change within the industry is yet again 3.5 tonne vans as it is a low entry into the industry, but that may be changing with European Union legislation insisting that vehicles over 2.5 tonne are registered on your operators licence. We discover that the advice Paul would give to himself starting out in the industry again would be to work smarter not harder. We discuss where Paul sees himself and the industry in the next 5 years, for himself he does not see himself retiring, even though his father retired at 60, and industry wise he does hope that 3.5 tonne regulation is enforced, but also believes it is up to the younger generation to be professional and develop their businesses, perhaps becoming better salesmen. We discover that outside of the industry Paul does try to discipline himself and switch off, and is a frustrated sportsman participating in long distance running, cycling and triathlons! And living in a barn conversion with a couple of fields there is always something for Paul to be doing. And as always we end Moving Matters with three funny moving stories, one involving a piano, one involving a bicycle during an institute study tour to Frankfurt, and one involving Mike Devereux and a minibar! Enjoy! Links to Fox Group (Moving & Storage) Ltd: * Website (https://www.fox-moving.com/) * Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/FoxMoving1971/) * Twitter (https://twitter.com/Fox_Moving) * Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fox-moving-and-storage) Special Guest: Paul Fox.

Mike Banks joins JD to chat about how Fund&Grow could possibly help you fund your next deal through the use of unsecured business credit. Since 2007, Fund&Grow has helped tens of thousands of business owners and real estate investors across America get access to the funding they need and deserve. Show notes at REIMastermind.net check out Fund&Grow at https://www.fundandgrow.com/jdhoss

Mike Banks joins JD to chat about how Fund&Grow could possibly help you fund your next deal through the use of unsecured business credit. Since 2007, Fund&Grow has helped tens of thousands of business owners and real estate investors across America get access to the funding they need and deserve. Show notes at REIMastermind.net check out Fund&Grow at https://www.fundandgrow.com/jdhoss

If you’re looking to start a business but unsure where to get your capital, Mike Banks is the person you need. He is the Chief Operations Officer of Fund&Grow, and he is here to talk to Mitch Stephen about providing zero-interest funding sources through his company. Fund&Grow empowers entrepreneurs and real estate investors by assisting them in utilizing the most innovative form of funding, which is low interest, unsecured business credit. Mike explains how entrepreneurs can qualify for this and what other services his company can help them become more confident in sealing those deals.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community:reinvestorsummit.comReal Estate Investor Summit FacebookReal Estate Investor Summit TwitterReal Estate Investor Summit YouTubeMitch Stephen LinkedIn

Hi-tech jazz from Detroit, often dubbed techno, electro, and house, in this one. Classic cuts from the minds and machines of the creators Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, & company. Heal Yourself and Move. ~ Dj Nails

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ ROLANDO Rolando grew up in south west Detroit, a Hispanic district, he was heavily influenced by his cultural Latin rhythms and percussion. Inspired from an early age by his musician father, he pursued his own interest in music and became well known and respected within the community. It was later when he heard Jeff Mills in 1985 as "The Wizard" that he discovered the innovative sounds of Techno. Through a mutual friend he was introduced to Mike Banks and joined Underground Resistance in 1994. 2014 he launched his own label R3 ( Roland Rocha Records ) and will exclusively release his own music on his label. Rolando now a Dj for almost thirty years continues to work internationally as a Dj and continues to hold a residency at the notorious and enigmatic Berlin club Berghain; as of 2016 he will also be a resident at the lauded and Seminal Parisian Rex Club. TRACKLIST: Mirror Touch - Balancing [ Metamorphic ] Deadwalkman - Loss [ GND RECORDS ] Marco Faraone - Frog Face( Gene Richards jr Jackin cut ) [ Rekids ] Detroit's Filthiest - All White Buffs [ Motor City Electro Company ] Rune Bagge - Friend Of Mine ( Edit Select Remix ) [ Kontakt Records ] Stephen Brown - Phase Voltage Elyas - Good Old Days [ Motech ] Conforce – Junction ( dub mix ) [ Rushhour ] Dinamite - Evasiva [ Onna Bushi ] Subradeon - The Last Trumpet [ Trapid ] Robert Hood - Sleep Is The Cousin Of Death [ M Plant ] Roog Unit - Edge 3 [ Mote Evolver ] Exium - Complex ( Rolando Remix ) [ PoleGroup ] Anne - Chronicle [ Out Of Place ] James Ruskin - Hang Up [ Blueprint ] Uncertain - Donkey [ GND RECORDS ] Psyk - Nine [ Non Series ] Albert Salvatierra - Bullshit [ New Rhythmic ] Rob Strobe - Sunday Hoax [ Complexed Records ] Planetary Assault Systems - Bolt [ Token Records ] S-File - One by One ( Stephen Brown Remix ) [ Uncage ] Rolando - Would You Listen [ R3 ] Follow ROLANDO here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rolando000 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djrolandodetroit/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rolando000 Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/rolando/105157 Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1099-DJ-Rolando Contact: mrsrolando@outlook.com _____ Follow TECH CLUBBERS here: Web: https://www.techclubbers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechClubbers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techclubbers/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/techclubbers Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/TechClubbersRadio/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TechClubbers Contact: info@techclubbers.com

Starting your own business or investing in real estate can be difficult, especially if you have little to no money. Don’t worry because Mike Banks is here to help you get the funds that you need in order to achieve your goal. Mike is a business credit expert and the COO of Fund&Grow. They have helped their clients get access to tons of cash up to $250,000 in 0% interest unsecured business credit, which then allowed their clients to pursue their goals. Join your host, Mitch Stephen as he talks with Mike about how he can help you use your credit in many different ways so that you can get your hands on some money.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community:reinvestorsummit.comReal Estate Investor Summit FacebookReal Estate Investor Summit TwitterReal Estate Investor Summit YouTubeMitch Stephen LinkedIn

Do you need capital to start your business, but you're unsure where to get it? Today's guest is Mike Banks, the Chief Operations Officer of Fund&Grow. Fund&Grow is a company offering zero-interest funding to empower entrepreneurs and real estate investors like yourself to take the plunge and start your business. Listen to this episode and find out how you can qualify to have a zero-interest business credit for an average of 12 months. Fund&Grow even offers a free consultation for you to understand better where you're at with your credit line and what steps you should take next. When you have the credit available, you're going to have more confidence in sealing the deal with your clients! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community:reinvestorsummit.comReal Estate Investor Summit FacebookReal Estate Investor Summit TwitterReal Estate Investor Summit YouTubeMitch Stephen LinkedIn

In this episode of The Landlord Real Estate Investing Show David and Mike talk to Mike Banks with Fund and Grow! You can learn a lot from this epsode. We have a free landlord course for you http://www.freelandlordcourse.com Be a Discount Property Investor Mike's Secret Weapon https://bit.ly/FWCToolKit Please leave us a Review: https://ratethispodcast.com/realestateshow Your reviews help us rank higher and reach more people. Thank you for Listening! Michael Slane --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

En aquest capítol parlarem de Nicola Cruz, Bomba Estéreo, David Penn & KPD, Voodoos & Taboos, a Mites de l'Electrònica descobrirem qui es Mike Banks i finalment parlarem del documental The Visualist....entre molts d'altres.

Mike Banks stops by and talks about the good ole days and life in general ...... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wvuncommonplace/message

Due to a series of most "unfortunate events" we had to take some time off. which we do get into on this episode. also shout out to mike banks for returning to the mic for another episode.

Matt and Jarrod are joined by Mike Banks! He came unto the tunnel of Love and survived and thrived. They had a great time and spoke of things you can only hear. We don't know what will happen if we type them. We Love Mike and you should too! Drink too much! Or don't! But Love yourselves regardless!

The credit system has changed dramatically in the past years, and now people are finding new ways to maximize their credit score range. What if you can fund more deals even if you don’t apply to lending agencies or consume a huge amount of time? This is what Mike Banks aims to do, helping people start more investments in the most convenient and fastest way possible. Mitch Stephen is joined by the COO of Fund&Grow, discussing how his company’s refreshing credit strategy is changing the game for many investors today, allowing them to access a lot of rewarding opportunities. They explain the perks of this process, from its fast turnaround and easier qualification method to the attainable special rewards.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community:reinvestorsummit.comReal Estate Investor Summit FacebookReal Estate Investor Summit TwitterReal Estate Investor Summit YouTubeMitch Stephen LinkedIn

Part 2 of 2 with Mike Banks. Be sure to listen to pt.1 first. It gets even wilder!

Mike banks Local Stand up Comedian drops in the pit for a 2 parter! Also new theme song let us know what you think.

#28 Do you need funding for your small business or for real estate investing? Today we’re sharing a game changing strategy you can use to attain business funding at 0% interest! Mike Banks of Fund&Grow talks about on how you can jumpstart your business goals with their done-for-you service. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you’re going to learn how Fund&Grow can help you establish business lines of credit to start-up your business or purchase real estate. You’ll learn how the process works from start to finish, including main qualifications, timelines and more. Ready to fund your next business idea? Press play to learn if Fund&Grow is a fit for you!Save $500 off your sign-up fee by visiting www.fundandgrow.com/cecilrose

Have you ever heard of Fund&Grow? If not, then you've been missing out. This corporation offers people an incredible new way to obtain zero-interest business credit lines, and today on the Real Estate Raw Show, I sat down with COO Mike Banks to discuss how (and why) they do it. About 90% of their clients are involved in the real estate industry, and they can even help those with limited personal credit. To learn more, watch our latest episode. About Joe: Mr. Mendoza has a long track record of success. 100's of millions of dollars of real estate transactions. Hundreds of people mentored, coached, and trained. He's been on television, radio, and multiple publications. Are you looking for a trusted advisor in real estate? Perhaps help to get to the next level in business or life? Joe is the MAN! Looking for a new broker, real estate company, brokerage? Join me and EXP Realty now! We are in ALL 50 states, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom (UK) http://becomearepro.com/ Add "Joe Mendoza" is my sponsor. Buying, selling, or investing? https://www.homesnap.com/joe-mendoza Find Deals! http://findhiddendeals.com/ Connect with Joe: http://joemendoza.com/ Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoemendoza Keep watching, subscribe, or reach out to Mr. Mendoza today for a private consultation, training, or speaking engagements. Joe Mendoza - California DRE #01234540 Top Real Estate Pro, Coach, Investor, and Speaker 100 E. San Marcos Boulevard, Suite 400 San Marcos, CA 92069 Office (877) 794-5227 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therealestaterawshow/support

Check out episode 3 and see if Keith wins the first ever Granny Games! Also, Mike Bank, AKA Cameron Beisel stops by to talk about life in the Beisel house, stand up comedy and more!

Mike Banks is a comedian in the Northwest Indiana region and Smokes cigars on a regular basis. We talk cigars, booze, being a “clean” comic and more! If you're in the area he will be performing July 5th DETAILS ARE HERE Find him on IG, HEREAll of my links can be found HERE and you can Email me Brian@theherfcast.com

One of the biggest obstacles that real estate investors face when they are first starting is not having any money. Joining Mitch Stephen on today’s show are the CEO and COO of Fund&Grow, respectively, Ari Page and Mike Banks. Fund&Grow is a Florida-based corporation providing financial and strategic advisory services to small business owners to help them obtain affordable financing that best fits their needs. Ari and Mike discuss how you can use credit cards for real estate financing, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Real Estate Investor Summit Community:reinvestorsummit.comReal Estate Investor Summit FacebookReal Estate Investor Summit TwitterReal Estate Investor Summit YouTubeMitch Stephen LinkedIn

DJ Holographic is an up and coming DJ and Producer hailing from Detroit. She is a one-woman funk machine that blends house, disco, and R&B in her sets. She is a globally active artist with future gigs at Berghain, SONAR Barcelona, and Lightning In A Bottle. In this episode, we speak about her story and how she found dance music through her dad, living in Detroit and mentorship with Mike Banks, her biggest musical influences, what the book Four Agreements means to her and much more. Check out the DJ Holographic website Find DJ Holographic Tour Dates on Resident Advisor

Do you need funding for your small business or for real estate investing? Today we're sharing a game changing strategy you can use to attain business funding at 0% interest! Mike Banks from Fund&Grow is back to let you in on how you can jumpstart your business goals with their done-for-you service.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, you're going to learn how Fund&Grow can help you establish business lines of credit to start-up your business or purchase real estate. You'll learn how the process works from start to finish, including main qualifications, timelines and more. Ready to fund your next business idea? Press play to learn if Fund&Grow is a fit for you!   Book a call with our team: https://go.oncehub.com/morrisinvest   Save $500 off your sign-up fee by visiting morrisinvest.com/funding   This episode is also sponsored by Fiverr! Thanks to Fiverr, finding the right freelancer doesn’t have to be a struggle. Fiverr’s marketplace helps you get more done with less. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more. Take Five and check out FIVERR.com and you will receive 10% off your first order by using my code INVESTING.

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In this Episode of the Discount Property Investor Podcast David and Mike talk to Mike Banks with Fund and Grow!   Mike has been with them for over 8 years now and is an expert at helping individuals create a business and then get a business line of credit on that newly created business.  He also […]

In this Episode of the Discount Property Investor Podcast David and Mike talk to Mike Banks with Fund and Grow!   Mike has been with them for over 8 years now and is an expert at helping individuals create a business and then get a business line of credit on that newly created business.  He also works with established businesses too!   Typically mike can get you 40-80K in a short a just a few weeks.   They help set up your entity and then, of course, help you get some Business credit cards.   The wonderful thing about these cards is they do not show on your personal credit report.    This is a different type of credit   Not only is this strategy a great way to get individuals that would otherwise not be able to business loans or credit achieve getting the capitol that they might need to fund deals, pay for marketing, and or business operations.    Along with funding your business ventures you also get a ton of Great Perks like Free Travel and Cashback from using these cards.   Oh, and did I mention that Mike can get us this credit with ~12 months ZERO Interest!   Yes, you read that right.  0% Interest!

Do you know that you can start a business or an investment using your credit card and skip the hassle of applying in lending agencies? Mike Banks, the COO of Fund and Grow, talks about the humble beginnings of their company and how he stumbled into helping people gain access to business credit lines. Through the company site, Mike offers a convenient prequalification method before moving them on as a client. This episode will surely lead you to the right path on how to start your investments and fund more deals using your credit card as Mike’s company can help you qualify for credit from various lenders.

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Should you use debt to buy real estate? Wealthy people know that the best way to grow a real estate portfolio is through using other people’s money. On this episode, Mike Banks from Fund&Grow is back to share how you can use business credit to purchase rental real estate.   On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to use 0% debt in order to buy real estate. Mike is going to walk you through the entire funding process, and help you determine if business funding is right for you. Additionally, you’ll learn how you can save $500 off your signup fee with Fund&Grow!   http://morrisinvest.com/funding   Today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! SendPro Online by Pitney Bowes is an online software that helps you save time and money no matter what you send. SendPro Online is only $14.99/mo, and listeners can get a FREE 30 day trial when you visit pb.com/clayton.   This episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus! The Great Courses Plus was founded on the idea that education should be accessible to everyone. Right now, they’re giving my listeners a special, limited-time offer: a FREE month of unlimited access to their entire library! Start your free trial today by visiting thegreatcoursesplus.com/INVESTING.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode482  

Ari Page is the owner and CEO of Fund & Grow. His company helps small businesses and real estate investors get significant funding (up to $250,000 and more) and much of it is at zero percent interest via creative credit card financing. To date, the Company has raised over $250M in credit for its small business clients. Ari acquired the Company in 2009 and has grown Fund & Grow by 450% despite the great recession. Their approach to employees, affiliates and vendors the same – treat people with kindness, respect and care, go out of your way for them, and everybody wins. Ari resides in Spring Hill, Florida with his wife, Maja, and their two children. Mike Banks is the COO and Marketing Director of Fund & Grow and works directly with CEO Ari Page. With over 8 years of success and growth, they have built a thriving business based on offering exceptional service to their customers and a dynamic and rewarding work environment to their employees. Mike regularly hosts live webinars and creates elite Joint Ventures and Partnerships with other Expert Trainers and Affiliate networks, many of which are looking to help their clientele finance deals and purchases at 0% for 12-18 months. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The negative effects that poor credit can have on many surprising aspects of your life How Fund & Grow helps investors gain access to many types of loans, including business credit cards that allow cash withdrawls Why credit cards that come with a zero percent intro APR can be a powerful way to fund the start of your business Why you should consider using credit card debt to buy houses, and why debt that works for you as good debt What sort of businesses Fund & Grow works with, even outside the realm of real estate investors Hear a case study of a Fund & Grow client who was able to repair his credit and build a business in a year How Fund & Grow can help clean up issues with their clients’ credit reports and work with lenders to get approved for larger loans Why a credit score of 720 is an important breakpoint, and how Fund & Grow can help you get there How to get a free consultation with Fund & Grow to review the funding options available to you Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/Grow REInvestorSummit.com/noteservicing REInvestorSummit.com/Livecomm REInvestorSummit.com/aof REInvestorSummit.com/100 REInvestorSummit.com/taxfreefuture

#35: One of the most common questions I hear from people in the real estate business is,"Where can I get funding for my next deal??"(Show Notes: https://REtipster.com/35)It doesn't matter what type of real estate investor you are, at some point, you're going to run out of cash. If you want to keep buying properties and grow your business, you'll need some other source of funding in order to stay liquid.Now, there are a lot of ways to deal with the issue. Some investors turn hard money loans, some will partner with other investors who have the cash, others will buy properties with seller financing or work with conventional lenders (until their bank decides they've borrowed enough money).The problem is - all of these "solutions" have some big costs associated with them, and that's why this interview is such an important one.In this episode, we talk with Mike Banks of Fund & Grow. This company has made it extraordinarily easy to get short term financing that charges 0% interest for the first 12 months (at which point, most people will either refinance or pay off their loan through the sale of the asset they purchased with the money).This financing strategy isn't the right fit for every situation, but for a lot of reasons (which we'll get into in this interview), this can make a TON of sense. It offers a combination of speed, flexibility, and savings that few other financing methods can bring to the table.This is definitely one you'll want to listen through to the end!

Using a debt service can be a fantastic way to build your real estate portfolio. However, it can involve running a lot of numbers. When you’re taking on financing, you really have to consider your interest rate, and how it will impact your cash flow. Luckily, there’s a way to get financing at 0% interest!    On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, we're joined by the team at Fund&Grow. They're here to share how their process works, and how you can unlock 0% funding using unsecured credit to grow your real estate portfolio. If you’re looking for a way to purchase real estate at 0% financing, this show is for you!   Save $500 off your sign-up fee with Fund&Grow: http://morrisinvest.com/funding   Today’s episode of Investing in Real Estate is sponsored by Pitney Bowes! SendPro Online by Pitney Bowes is an online software that helps you save time and money no matter what you send. SendPro Online is only $14.99/mo, and listeners can get a FREE 30 day trial when you visit pb.com/clayton.   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/qr6iat  Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode416  

Mike Banks is the COO of Fund & Grow, providing financial and strategic advisory services to business owners and real estate investors. They help their clients obtain unsecured funding with creative 0% interest business credit lines. Fund & Grow handles all of the time-consuming work of establishing and building business credit for their clients, including developing new financial relationships, as well as structuring all legal agreements and authorizations required before beginning the credit building process. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Mike stopped going to college and got started with Fund&Grow How Mike has personally benefited from Fund&Grow, giving him the confidence to get started in real estate The way business credit works and why you should avoid using personal credit for your business Examples of ways you can use Fund&Grow for your business Repairing your credit if you need to get it higher in order to use Fund&Grow’s services Benefits you’ll get, including big savings, if you check out Mike’s webinar Strategies you can use to get a loan with more money at a lower interest rate How to manage your business loans to keep them zero interest for as long as possible The things Mike will look at for you if you get a free Fund&Grow consultation, and the type of advice they will give you to prepare you for their services Why it’s okay to max out your credit cards, but what you should be doing with the balance to help your credit score Various aspects of your credit and what plays into your credit score, including things you could be doing that aren’t “bad,” but are negatively affecting your credit score The danger of using a no limit flexible spending credit card Common errors on credit reports that can be fixed to improve your score An insider tip to help you grow your business to the next level Ways to contact Mike: Email: mike.banks@fundandgrow.com

Alan Oldham aka DJ T-1000 is an American Techno artist, comic book artist and graphic designer. His parallel art and music careers began in 1987, when he was hired as an overnight program host on WDET-FM, Detroit's NPR affiliate, at the same exact time his childhood friend Derrick May asked him for label designs. Alan is also affiliated with the seminal labels Underground Resistance and Generator. He's mentioned in such books as "Techno Rebels" and also won the Detroit Metro Times Music Award for Best Single in 1990. Alan has a multitude of singles and releases dating back to the early 90s and currently resides in Berlin. In this episode, we speak about the origins of his music career and how he hooked up with Jeff Mills, Mike Banks and UR, his move to Berlin and his art showcases, his upcoming comic book and the Johnny Gambit character, and some of his all-time favorite music. Follow Alan on Instagram: @oldham_industries Check out Alan's website: www.alanoldham.com

Mike Banks is the COO and Marketing Director of Fund&Grow and works directly with CEO Ari Page. With over 8 years of success and growth, they have built a thriving business based on offering exceptional service to their customers and a dynamic and rewarding work environment to their employees. Fund&Grow specializes in helping Real Estate Investors and small businesses get Business Credit Lines to fund their investments and obtain capital to grow. F&G builds up to $250,000 at zero percent interest for 12-18 months, the accounts are unsecured so there’s no collateral needed, and they don’t show up on the personal credit report. Fund&Grow has raised over $200M in 0% interest business credit funding for its small business clients, last year alone raised $40M.   Podcast Highlights   Who is Mike Banks? Mike is a regular guy who figured out how to make money and help people. He dropped out of college after realizing it wasn’t going to lead to the life he wanted and got into sales and that’s when he met Ari. Mike took a lot of knowledge from his previous jobs to Fund&Grow that helped them grow substantially in only seven years. Why are SOP’s so important at Fund&Grow? If you don’t know what you are doing, you can’t repeat it and have consistency. You have to record the policies and procedures. Even when it comes to requesting a testimonial or a review, that needs to be documented in order to get results. Your reputation is impacted by your procedures and your ability to deliver results that matter efficiently and effectively. Don’t bore yourself with the monotony of Standard Operating Procedures in the beginning, focus on revenue first. Once you do something a couple of times, it may be a good idea to document it. If you’re going to grow your business, you have to record what you’re doing. Low Interest Business Funding Business credit lines and business credit cards usually come with 0% introductory interest rates and they don’t show up on your personal credit report. If your credit is in good shape, you can get the lines set up within the next 3 to 4 weeks. You can use these type of funds for anything you need for your business. For people with a credit score of 700 or higher, you don’t have to prove income and don’t need a history in order to take advantage of these offers. Fund&Grow has relationships with the banks that make the process much more streamlined and you can often get much higher amounts approved in less time. 30% of Mike’s clients are credit challenged and there are still options for those people. They are very effective at cleaning up credit reports and also offer short term instalment loans that allow them to move personal debt to business debt at low to 0% interest. Mike’s Takeaway Don’t listen to that relative or voice, even Mike has had moments where he questioned his business. Fund&Grow is enabling people to chase their dreams and achieve their goals, they would be more than happy to help you out.   Links: cashflowdiary.com/fundme Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to the show on iTunes!

Former Cyclone captain Mike Banks visits with John Walters regarding CyHawk week. Banks played four years at Iowa State, and beat Iowa all four years.

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Ari Page is the owner and CEO of Fund & Grow. His company helps small businesses and real estate investors get significant funding (up to $250,000 and more) and much of it is at zero percent interest via creative credit card financing. To date, the Company has raised over $250M in credit for its small business clients. Ari acquired the Company in 2009 and has grown Fund & Grow by 450% despite the great recession. Their approach to employees, affiliates and vendors the same – treat people with kindness, respect and care, go out of your way for them, and everybody wins. Ari resides in Spring Hill, Florida with his wife, Maja, and their two children. Mike Banks is the COO and Marketing Director of Fund & Grow and works directly with CEO Ari Page. With over 8 years of success and growth, they have built a thriving business based on offering exceptional service to their customers and a dynamic and rewarding work environment to their employees. Mike regularly hosts live webinars and creates elite Joint Ventures and Partnerships with other Expert Trainers and Affiliate networks, many of which are looking to help their clientele finance deals and purchases at 0% for 12-18 months. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What you can do to make your real estate business explode How your life can be negatively impacted by bad credit Ways your credit affects your real estate business Fund and Grow: how it works and the types of credit lines it offers Benefits of having a business credit card Using card stacking to get $2-300,000 for your business without harming your personal credit The difference between good debt and bad debt Why you should consider credit cards vs other types of debt for your real estate business Dangers of using personal credit cards for your business Mike and Ari’s successful history in the loan business Different types of businesses that use Fund and Grow Ways 0% interest business credit cards can help improve your real estate business How to make your deal a no-brainer for your lender Why 8 out of 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months The types of properties you should buy with unsecured funding Benefits of unsecured funding in regards to assets How Fund and Grow helps you get the largest amount of money possible Why you should delegate fixing your credit The capital acquisition process: what it is and how Mike and Ari will help you through it Simple reasons you might not be getting approved for credit Reasons it can take a while to correct errors and improve your credit score Why banks prefer unsecured loans How quickly you can get your money with Fund and Grow Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/Grow REInvestorSummit.com/NoteServicing

Ready to invest in real estate but don’t know where to start? We hear that a lot. It can be overwhelming to figure out how to purchase your first rental property without cash on hand or any personal connections in real estate. We’ve teamed up with an amazing program that can help you can attain business lines of credit to purchase rental real estate—at zero interest! The process is incredibly simple and allows you to secure funding easily and quickly.   On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, Mike Banks from Fund&Grow is here to walk you through the process, and help you determine if business credit cards can help you grow your portfolio!   Book a call with our team: https://goo.gl/dezwHT   Show notes: http://morrisinvest.com/episode335

I enjoyed mixing my last set so much that I figured I'd strip it down even more to the bare elements of the genre. We can thank Robert Hood and Daniel Bell for recognizing this missing aspect of techno music. As a whole, we have Richie Hawtin, Daniel Bell, Robert Hood, Jeff Mills, Carl Craig, Kenny Larkin, and Mike Banks to thank for making this reality a staple in the scene.

Ryan Enk: So the big question is this, how do you become financially free in today's world where you can do what you love doing, spend time with the ones you love and provide for your family without being chained and selling your soul to a nine to five corporate America job without having to sacrifice going out to eat so you can pay off the debt faster. The question isn't, how do you save more? The question is how do you make more without spending more time. That is the question and this podcast has the answers. My name is Ryan [inaudible] and this is cashflow dad life. Hey, what's up everybody? This is Ryan Enk with Cash Flow Dad Life and I am super excited today because we've got a special guest and I'll tell you about him in a second. But you know, one of the main questions that people ask and getting started is how do they get started? They've only got five grand in their account or they've only got $10,000. They don't have a whole lot of money to work with. And the problem is a lot of people don't get started because they're not aware of all the opportunities and the sources that they can receive funding from. Now I've got a really special guest online, uh, and what they specialize in is helping people get a credit lines that are unsecured, uh, at zero percent interest. And you can get them up to $250,000. So you guys, you got to pay attention to this podcast. Whatever you're doing, stop doing it. And I want you to pay attention to everything and all the numbers because math makes money and having this source of income or this, the source of capital that you can then use. I mean, you could do all kinds of stuff with this. You know, I teach about flipping and making money on Rvs. You could buy an Rv at wholesale at a 40 to 50,000 and rented out with this equity line of credit. You can be cashflowing on and then turn around and flip it for 70,000. You can buy a house, say you qualify for up to 250,000. You could buy a house with an unsecured line of credit for $200,000, then he could turn around and use a, uh, you could become a landlord and you can own or finance it to another person, make 10 to $60,000 down on it, plus cash flow on it, and then he could turn around and refinance this house you own up outright with a home equity line of credit through a bank because you own it outright with an unsecured line of credit. Guys, this is a huge headstart for anybody who wants to get involved in real estate, investing in any kind of investing. Really, this is a starting point of capital. So I don't want. I've already talked to you much, but without further ado, I want to introduce to you guys, Mike Banks. Mike banks is the, uh, is the chief operating officer of fun and grow. He's been there for oversight. They currently get people what they're doing right now. These are interest only. And um, and Mike, are you there? Mike Banks: Yeah, I'm here. Thank you so much for having me today. I'm excited to talk about this resource because like you said, it's a great way for people that are either just starting out or even people that are flipping, you know, doesn't the house the year to take it to the next level and do a couple more flips or buy that off that first rd or you know, put a little more money into their direct mail marketing budget. So I think it's like a really great resource for your group. It's an incredible resource, you know, and how I got started was just by owner financing stuff and finding other people's money through owners that can be difficult sometimes and that could narrow down the amount of opportunities you have. Where I really took off is when I had --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cashflow-dadlife/support

Detroit 1989, Mike Banks, Jeff Mills, Robert Hood et Darwin Hall fondent Underground Resistance. En plus d'innover par leur son techno, encore nouveau à l'époque, le collectif milite tel leurs compère de Public Enemy, contre  une situation sociale toujours très difficile pour les Afro-Américains de cette ville. Retour sur ce label, désormais légendaire. Tracklist:  UR - Amazon Yolanda - Your time is up Blake Baxter - When A Thought Become U UR - The Theory Drexcya - Aqua Worm Hole UR - Message to the majors X-102 - OBX-A Scan 7 - Password Soul UR - Rainbows Over Paradise (The Rain) DJ Rolando A.K.A. The Aztec Mystic - Jaguar Timeline - Time Sensitive Davina - Don't You Want It Mark Flash - Dark Symphony Mix : Mad Mike @ Le Calao club, Bretagne 1999

Techno, Jesus and wild hogs.

Techno, Jesus and wild hogs.

Mike Banks is the COO and Marketing Director of Fund & Grow and works directly with CEO Ari Page. With over 8 years of success and growth, they have built a thriving business based on offering exceptional service to their customers and a dynamic and rewarding work environment for their employees. Mike regularly hosts live webinars and creates elite Joint Ventures and Partnerships with other Expert Trainers and Affiliate networks, many of which are looking to help their clientele finance deals and purchases at 0% for 12-18 months. What you will learn: Why real estate investors can benefit from networking with professionals How to repair your credit quickly in order to start investing Using business credit lines to obtain financing for deals and protect your personal credit Keeping personal and business finances separate to reduce risk How to understand the business credit line market An easy to grasp negotiating process to help you win every time Working with the right underwriters for your business What to expect throughout the capital raising process Finding the guidance you need as a new investor Ways to contact Mike: Email: mike.banks@fundandgrow.com www.fundandgrow.com/srec Resources: SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/fundngrow SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/apply SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/termsbook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/newportevent

Mike Banks, President of the Bord of Direcctors talks about how  Grand Street Community Arts Center has changed the neighborhood

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Ari Page is the owner and CEO of Fund & Grow. His company helps small businesses and real estate investors get significant funding (up to $250,000 and more) and much of it is at zero percent interest via creative credit card financing. To date, the Company has raised over $250M in credit for its small business clients. Ari acquired the Company in 2009 and has grown Fund & Grow by 450% despite the great recession. Their approach to employees, affiliates and vendors the same – treat people with kindness, respect and care, go out of your way for them, and everybody wins. Ari resides in Spring Hill, Florida with his wife, Maja, and their two children. Mike Banks is the COO and Marketing Director of Fund & Grow and works directly with CEO Ari Page. With over 8 years of success and growth, they have built a thriving business based on offering exceptional service to their customers and a dynamic and rewarding work environment to their employees. Mike regularly hosts live webinars and creates elite Joint Ventures and Partnerships with other Expert Trainers and Affiliate networks, many of which are looking to help their clientele finance deals and purchases at 0% for 12-18 months. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How bad credit REALLY hurts you! Some easy types of funding The difference between “Good Debt” and “Bad Debt” The difference between “Personal Credit” and “Business Credit” How you can use these funding sources for any type of business – not just for real estate deals How to use these funding sources to make your deal a no-brainer for your private lender Why 8 out of 10 new businesses fail How to ensure you never run out of funding resources Why you should let the pros fix your credit and increase your funding resources How inaccurate data affects your credit scores Why banks like to give out credit cards How you can build up to $250,000 in credit over 12 months Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/Grow REInvestorsummit.com/NoteServicing

The first Bass Agenda show of 2016 celebrates the release of the third in the Fundamental Records Time-capsule series aka 808 box. And in part two DJ Marvin returns with a Detroit Electro flavoured guest mix. Part 1 - More info: info@fundamental-records.com Illektrolab & 4th Genome - Bass Agenda Intro CPU - Another World Penelope Martin - QV33 Holtz - 33 Luke Eargoggle - A Dream Alek Stark - Interdimensional Entity Patronen - DDD Kitbuilders - Strange Cygnus - Soul Electric Helena Hauff - Haar The Exaltics - New Station Beta Evers - Deep Down Noise&Noise - Dark Forest Achim.Bloch - Dereliction 05 Dmitry Distant - Lobotomy Part 2 - Guest mix by Marvin More info - https://soundcloud.com/marvin_ur Underground Resistance - Death Of My Neighbourhood DJ Stingray - VLF Device AUX 88 - Electro Muzik Body Mechanic - Peace Of Mine B. Calloway - Direct Maniac The Infiltrator - I'm In Underground Resistance - Interstellar Crime Report DJ Skurge - The Time Haters Underground Resistance - Kill My Radio Station Mad Mike - Hi Tech Dreams Andre Holland - Inversions Drexciya - Red Hills of Lardossa Model 500 - Electric Night (feat Mark Taylor, Juan Atkins, Mike Banks, & DJ Skurge)

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I made a lovely podcast with Sir Paul McCartney's step-mother Angie McCartney, via an introduction from Don. ....http://vincetracy.com/angiemac.html Don first met Angie through a friend called Mike Banks who asked him if he would like to meet Leapy Lee …Leapy is a regular on my shows. They all arranged to meet at the New Brighton Rugby Club and Leapy rolled up with Lee and Angie with her daughter, Ruth…Leapy ended up getting Don a publishing deal with Evolution Records who had a few big names on their books. Don wrote a song for Diana Dors and The Bonzo Dog Doodah Band….then the company went under….a few years later Don was pushing his stuff to various publishers and one of them told him that a guy from his company had moved up North and set up a company in Birkenhead…so round he went…walked in and who was part of the company? - Angie and Ruth who signed him up….they managed Gary Glitter (long before his demise) and Don learnt so much from them that he ended up in 1980 setting up his own company....that's how showbiz works, folks! Don is also a friend of another of my podcast guests, Mike McGear. Mike is Paul McCartney's brother. On one occasion Mike was going down to London to RCA Records to push some of his stuff and asked Don to go along and push some of his own songs.….At that time Don had just produced a single for his wrestling mate Adrian Street . During the visit he played it to one of the bigwigs and watched his eyes slowly glaze over….... he said It was possibly the worst record in the history of music…Don asked him if hecould quote him on that..he agreed…so that went on the label….when Adrian moved to the States he made a video of the song. This is on Youtube along with the others Don did for him…it got MTV play and went into a film…..and paid off Don's mortgage…… ….Don had to laugh at the concert Paul McCartney did recently in New York….the show was running over time and he was halfway through a duet with Bruce Springsteen and they switched the mikes off! …. finally….Don's been working on a doowop song for a new friend in the States….His name is Doowop Joe Conroy and he has a internet radio station in North Carolina...he checked out Don's website and noticed Don writes novelty songs. He asked Don to write one about all the doowop groups….….the song is called “DooWop Days” and can be found on YouTube……http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83mEgF9W5VU

The Cigar of the Week is the American Stogies Cuban Corojo Churchill– 7.0” x 49 American Stogies is a value priced boutique line under the Indian Head brand. American Stogies are manufactured by Nestor Placencia at his Esteli Nicaragua factory. The Cuban Corojo Churchill is a medium to full bodied cigar with a beautiful reddish-brown, oily Corojo leaf wrapped around all Nicaragua tobacco – a puro! The line is a great way to experience that “Nic Zing” that Dale speaks of so often. It is also a cigar that Bob & Dale recommend as an everyday cigar for those who like more strength and kick to their cigars, in a format that does not overpower and a price that does not leave you without lunch money for a week. Not elegant or refined the Cuban Corojo from American Stogies is entirely approachable and delivers enough complexity to hold the interest of cigar passionados. Listener email from Adam on the effects of the SCHIP tax. We run a portion of Dales's Cigar Technicians Journal interview with Frank Herrera of CigarLaw.com. The winner of the Palio a Month contest is Marc Breton! Excerpt of Bob's upcoming Cigars One=To-One Conversation with Mike Banks a long time retailer in Virginia who spends time discussing cigars and the difficulties facing all retailers. On the Dark Side - Cuaba Divino Marca - Cuaba, Frontmark - Divino, Vitola - Petite Bouquet, Box code EMA Jun 07, 101 mm (4.0") x 42 ring gauge - Every Cuaba is made in the distinctive shape known as double figurado. This was the style that at the end of the 19th Century was all the rage for Habanos. A century later, in 1996, this rich tradition was revived at the Romeo y Julieta factory where Cuabas are made.Double figurados are at the pinnacle of the cigar maker’s art and for this alone they merit a place in every cigar enthusiast’s collection. Cuaba, like Cohiba, is a Taino Indian word dating back to the time of Columbus. It was the word for a highly combustible bush, which the Indians used to light their "cohibas". Cuaba is a post revolution brand, introduced for the English market in London. What Else have the DWCR guys been smokin'? Drew Estate Liga Privada No. 9, Punch Rare Corojo Figurado, Tatuaje Havana VI No. 2 & Noella Reserve, Luis Martinez Silver Selection, CAO Brazilia, Padilla Miami Salomon. Congratulations to Bill Berris, winner of this week's one year subscription to European Cigar Cult Journal! Opening theme music provided by 25 Smokin' Figurados from their album Divine Spirits, Holy Smoke. Closing theme music Longboard Cowboy provided by The Surfonics.

Mike is an outspoken retailer and cigar wholesaler. If you have ever heard him on DogWatch Cigar Radio you know he pulls no punches when talking about cigars. In this conversation Mike and Bob discuss the state of retailing and cigars in America. Mike offers some unique insights on behind the scenes activities of retailers and manufacturers.