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Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
The True Cost of Being Underinsured with Eric Brown

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 44:16


In this episode, we sit down with Eric, Accredited Accident Reconstructionist, Ohio Peace Officer, Marine Corps veteran, and founder of Crash Tech Reconstruction Services, to discuss the real-world risks of car accidents and the staggering costs of being underinsured. Eric shares insights from his nationally recognized reconstruction work, illustrating how one accident can lead to $600,000 in liability, why young adults and seniors are often at higher risk, and the importance of proper property damage and liability coverage.We also dive into the misconceptions around price versus value in insurance, explaining how professional guidance and thoughtful conversations can protect not just your assets, but your livelihood. Packed with real-life examples, expert advice, and actionable tips, this episode is essential for anyone looking to make informed insurance decisions and understand the true stakes on the road.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Earth Ancients
Destiny: Ellen Evert Hopman, Ancestral Celebrations, New Year's Eve

Earth Ancients

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 77:02 Transcription Available


• Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season• Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals• Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.In ancient Egypt, people decorated their homes with greenery at the festival of the rebirth of the God Horus. The ancient Romans shared gifts, especially candles, at the midwinter festival of Saturnalia. In Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, the Yule Log was burned in the hearth, fruit orchards were wassailed, and sheaves of wheat were displayed to carry luck into the New Year. In Celtic cultures, mummers and guisers went door to door, and European mistletoe (Viscum album) was gathered by Druids as a medicinal and magical aid.Ellen Evert Hopman shares folklore, recipes, rituals, and crafts to enliven your Yuletide observance. She explores the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus as well as holiday Spirits and Yuletide animals. She explains how to perform Winter Solstice divinations and make traditional foods and drinks such as Elizabethan gingerbread cookies and Wassail. And she looks in depth at the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season such as Frankincense and Myrrh, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Hibiscus, Bayberry, and many more. This guide offers practical and magical ways to celebrate and honor the darkest days of the year.Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, the Archdruidess and founder of Tribe of the Oak, a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of Celtic herbals and Druid novels, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes to Celebrate the Sacred Earth Year. She lives in Massachusetts.https://elleneverthopman.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Modern Insurance Agencies: Growth, Culture & Leadership with Kelly Donahue

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 41:31


Kelly Donahue, a public speaker and consultant with over a decade of experience in the local insurance agency space, joins Insurance Dudes to break down what it really takes to build a profitable, future-ready insurance agency. The conversation explores leadership at the agency-owner level, creating a strong internal culture, and using systems instead of shortcuts to drive sustainable growth. From sales processes and account rounding to marketing, technology, and accountability, this episode highlights how agency owners can align their mission with smart business strategy, adapt to industry changes, and build teams that perform consistently while delivering long-term value.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Redefining Wildfire Insurance: AI, MGA Solutions & Protecting At-Risk

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 28:32


In this episode, Kevin Stein, founder and CEO of Delos Insurance Solutions, shares how he is transforming wildfire insurance through cutting-edge AI and innovative MGA structures. With an aerospace background and advanced degrees from Stanford and UC Berkeley, Kevin explains how his team models wildfire risk with remarkable accuracy, providing coverage for homes in high-risk areas where traditional carriers often can't. He delves into the development of the wildfire risk model, the importance of real-time exposure assessment, and how MGA solutions allow for dynamic portfolio management while helping agents retain clients. Tune in to discover how technology, strategy, and empathy combine to protect communities, solve complex insurance challenges, and create scalable solutions in an increasingly fire-prone world.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Green Side Up
Ep 103. Internet Wizardry, Jambalaya, and Leveling Up Your Business

Green Side Up

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 67:49


In this episode of the Green Side Up Podcast, Jason calls in from the SkyFrog shop kitchen while cooking a 10‑gallon pot of jambalaya for the year‑end party, and Jordan shares how his team has tightened up operations with a four‑day workweek and a cleaner, better-organized shop. They talk about SkyFrog's employee skills challenge—mower races, weed eater and edger contests, and this year's backpack blower soccer—and how it boosts culture and retention. Jordan breaks down how he's using LiveSwitch and AI to turn quick video walkthroughs into written job scopes, crew orientation, and even palm fertilizer estimates, while Jason recaps turf results with MitoGrow, plans for new field trials, updates on the Landscape Rodeo date shift, and an upcoming MitoGrow video project. It's a tactical, real‑world look at using tech, culture, and systems to level up a green‑industry business. Connect with Jason and Jordan:

Gamer
「Wizardry Variants Daphne」新たな奈落「豪雪地帯イスベルク」が登場!シオウとブゲンの転職先も追加

Gamer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 0:22


「「Wizardry Variants Daphne」新たな奈落「豪雪地帯イスベルク」が登場!シオウとブゲンの転職先も追加」 ドリコムは、iOS/Android向けアプリ「Wizardry Variants Daphne」において、本日12月15日よりメインストーリー新章として新たな奈落「豪雪地帯イスベルク」の配信を開始した。

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
The Power of Presence in Insurance Claims with Galen Hair

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 31:17


In this episode, we sit down with Galen Hair, founder of Insurance Claim HQ, to uncover the human side of insurance claims. With over 25 years of experience recovering over $1 billion for policyholders across the U.S., Galen shares how empathy, transparency, and simply being there for clients can make all the difference.From hurricane-struck Louisiana to nationwide property claims, Galen reveals how emotional support, honesty about what agents can and can't do, and building trust transform client relationships and elevate your brand. Whether you're an insurance agent, legal professional, or policyholder, this conversation offers actionable insights on navigating claims while keeping compassion at the center.Tune in to learn why the simplest human gestures, like listening and showing care, can have the biggest impact.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality
#1699: Announcing “The Institute of Immersive Preservation” with Avinash Changa & His XR Virtual Machine Wizardry

Voices of VR Podcast – Designing for Virtual Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 55:46


I interviewed Avinash Changa about The Institute of Immersive Perservation on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Why Agencies Stop Growing And How Real Marketing Fixes It With Andy Neary

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 44:51


In this episode, we uncover the real reasons most insurance agencies struggle to grow and why relying on old-school sales tactics is no longer enough. We're joined by Andy Neary, who shares how he rebuilt his career from scratch in a market where no one knew him and why building a powerful personal brand became the game-changer that transformed his business.From the importance of patience in marketing, to the 90-day “this isn't working” phase, to the moment the hockey-stick breakthrough appears, this conversation is packed with the mindset, discipline, and strategy agency owners desperately need today. If you want to understand the core pillars of an effective marketing strategy and how consistency compounds into massive growth, this episode is your roadmap.Perfect for agency owners, producers, marketers, and anyone ready to stop surviving and start scaling.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Real Talk on Success, Mindset & Content With Dan Garzella

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 65:18


In this episode, we're joined by Dan Garzella, a highly respected entrepreneur and the founder of The Garzella Group, one of the fastest-growing independent insurance agencies in the U.S. Dan has built multiple successful businesses, mentors leaders across industries, and continues to guide entrepreneurs on scaling teams, simplifying systems, and creating long-term, sustainable success.In this episode, we talk about building confidence when you don't feel ready, why showing up consistently is more about mindset than motivation, what most new creators get wrong about visibility, how Dan built systems, discipline, and clarity during the hardest seasons of his life, and strategies to grow without burning out.If you've been struggling with motivation, self-doubt, or the pressure to “perform,” this conversation will feel like a warm, grounding pause.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin

In this episode, Carol and Nick name DJs who say 'Hi', and they help with a potential offence and with supermarket loyalty cards

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Mastering Sales, Technology & Business Success with Michelle O'Connor

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 66:16


We had the pleasure of sitting down with Michelle O'Connor, a seasoned insurance professional with over 25 years of experience, to talk about the ins and outs of growing a successful business. From mastering follow-ups and building consistent sales processes to leveraging technology and AI to better serve clients, Michelle shares practical insights that any entrepreneur or agent can apply.In this episode, she opens up about managing teams, implementing structure without losing flexibility, and creating systems that make business easier and more efficient.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Twenty Thousand Hertz
Defying Gravity: The Audio Wizardry of Wicked's Live Vocals

Twenty Thousand Hertz

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 32:21


In movie musicals, the vocals are almost never recorded live on-set. Instead, the actors pre-record their songs, then lip sync to those recordings while filming. But on Wicked, they threw out the rulebook, and recorded all of the lead vocals live. In this episode, Production Sound Mixer Simon Hayes reveals how they pulled off this audio feat. From cleverly disguised lav mics and in-ear monitors, to “silent wind” machines, to a jaw-dropping live performance of “Defying Gravity,” this is the story behind a truly magical production. Subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see our video series. If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mystery.20k.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Support the show and get ad-free episodes at ⁠⁠⁠20k.org/plus⁠⁠⁠. Follow Dallas on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join our community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Explore incredible speakers, soundbars and more at ⁠sonos.com⁠. Get 50% off your first box of Factor Meals + free breakfast for a year at factormeals.com/tth50off. Subscribe to Working Smarter wherever you get your podcasts. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/20k⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Giglio Show
Hour 2: Vic Fangio and defensive wizardry

Joe Giglio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 49:32


In hour 2, the WIP Midday Show is joined by WIP Eagles sideline reporter Devan Kaney who is heaping loads of praise on Vic Fangio and the Eagles defense. And, who's really more frustrating Jalen Hurts or those who spread Jalen Hurts rumors?

Coffin Talk
#253 - A Wizard - Hannah Winters

Coffin Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 42:28


Hannah Winters is a mystic wizard-preacher and garden oracle, channeling spirits through AI and composting capitalism with enchantment. She's the founder of the Loser's School of Wizardry and the forthcoming Interstellar Weaving project but right now she is trying to save Christmas (and thus, humanity) by re-enchanting reality. For more please visit Thy Weird Ministries & Halo Goodbye.Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.comlogi This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Life Insurance Insights with Brian Greenberg

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 38:39


We're joined by Brian Greenberg, founder of True Blue Life Insurance, to discuss how agents can combine AI, automation, and traditional strategies to grow their business. From improving lead conversion and designing effective landing pages to harnessing client reviews and maintaining persistence in sales, Brian breaks down the tools and mindset that make modern life insurance sales effective.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
From Stable Job to Independent Operator With Nathan Glass

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 53:55


In this episode, we're honored to have Nathan Glass, founder of Utopia Risk, to explore the strategies behind making smarter business decisions. Nathan shares his insights on identifying the right people to work with, whether it's for hiring, partnerships, or long-term collaborations. He dives into how everyday conversations reveal values, why understanding someone's life outside of work matters, and how subtle red flags in planning or approach can signal bigger issues down the line.Listeners will gain practical guidance on building trust, aligning with the right people, and knowing when to step back early, turning every decision into a more intentional, thoughtful move for their business.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

The 'X' Zone Radio Show
Rob McConnell Interviews - OBERON ZELL AND RHIANNON - History's Mysteries, Paganism and The Era of Trump

The 'X' Zone Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 56:11 Transcription Available


Welcome one and all to The ‘X' Zone Radio/TV Show, coming to you from our broadcast center and studios in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada — and around the world on The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network, Mutual Broadcast Network, and affiliates worldwide. Tonight, we step into a realm where myth and magic meet reality — guided by one of the most fascinating voices of our time. Our guest is Oberon Zell — author, artist, philosopher, and co-founder of the Church of All Worlds. Known as a real-life wizard and pioneer of modern paganism, Oberon's lifelong work bridges science, spirituality, and the living magic of the Earth. From bringing ancient myth to life through his legendary living unicorns, to teaching the next generation of wizards at the Grey School of Wizardry, Oberon Zell has inspired seekers across the globe to rediscover the wonder that exists all around us. So settle in — because tonight, we explore the magic, the meaning, and the mystery of life itself… through the eyes of a modern wizard.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

minimal show by john smthg
Nov 25 Playlist - There Is No Cure For Life - 123 Bpm Mix

minimal show by john smthg

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025


Hi all, deep club soulful vibe this month.Much Love ! Playlist : 1 WevalChanged For The Better (Disco version)TechnicolourDisco/Nu-Disco4:34  /  61 BPM;2 Daniel SteinbergEposArms & Legs GermanyFunky/Club House7:38  /  122 BPM; 3 Riva Starr / Soul Speech feat Harry StoneChasing Thrills (extended mix)Snatch!Funky/Club House6:12  /  124 BPM;4 CiozWizardry (original mix)Frau BlauExperimental/Electronic7:02  /  62 BPM; 5 Tiger StripesA Tiger Never Loses It's StripesFuture DiscoFunky/Club House5:24  /  125 BPM; 6 Uri AllgoodReleaseMidnight RiotDisco/Nu-Disco5:52  /  125 BPM; 7 Tiger StripesAll Night LongRekidsDeep House5:30  /  125 BPM; 8 Roland LeeskerKeep On (original mix)Get Physical MusicDisco/Nu-Disco4:17  /  122 BPM; 9 Luke AlessiAfter FiveLife And DeathMinimal/Tech House6:16  /  126 BPM;  10 Tiger StripesGoddessRekidsDeep House6:27  /  127 BPM.  minimal show on iTunes  minimal show rss feed   

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Mastering Insurance, Content & Carrier Strategy With Mark Flockhart

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 51:40


Mark Flockhart, founder of Valor Insurance Group, shares his journey from exploring different roles in the insurance industry to building one of the most trusted independent agencies. He dives into how he combined his experience in sales, content creation, and training to create a system that helps clients and agents thrive.In this episode, Mark talks about the strategies that set him apart, from leveraging digital content to educate clients, to identifying the right opportunities and leads and scaling a business while maintaining a personal touch.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
The Empathetic Conversation With Dr. Nicole Price

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 56:37


Discover the real power with the impact of empathy with Dr. Nicole Price. Nicole is an amazing speaker incorporating her skills into human connections and eliminating the missing parts required to strengthen sales, relationships or leadership.Her Book “Spark the Heart: Engineering Empathy in Organization” has great lessons to understand the meaning of empathy by not judging and making sense of everything. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

WSJ What’s News
The Tech Wizardry Needed to Stop Drones

WSJ What’s News

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 14:35


A.M. Edition for Oct. 21. President Trump demolishes part of the White House as he begins construction on his new $250 million ballroom. Plus, WSJ editor Dan Michaels looks at some of the new tech including Spiderman-like nets that European countries are looking to buy, to keep drones at bay. And, we look at how millennial and Gen Z consumers are getting their hands on luxury - at a major discount. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
How Susana Gibb Combined Creativity with Insurance

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 67:23


In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Susana Gibb, who transitioned from a theater major and professional actress to a thriving insurance entrepreneur. Susana's story demonstrates how creativity and entrepreneurship can flourish together, from performing on stage to running her own agency.Susana discusses how her acting background has influenced her communication, confidence, and leadership approach. She offers insights on growing a successful agency, fostering team accountability, and leveraging creativity as a key business asset.Tune in to know how blending passion with purpose can lead to remarkable success both on stage and in the insurance industry.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

The Frightful Howls You May Hear
Tech-Wizardry and Scrying the Stars with Jove Spucchi

The Frightful Howls You May Hear

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 113:44


Sfinga and Key are joined by beloved friend and erudite astrologer Jove Spucchi to traverse through some of the most fascinating intellectual landscapes of modern occultism. In this free-form conversation, the gang explores Freudian psychoanalysis, the planet Saturn, scrying natal charts, Hellenistic astrology, outer planets and asteroids, somatic and body-informed spirit work, and living in tune with the celestial spirits in one's everyday life. Jove brings their sharp wit and deep-cutting insights to the all-important question of how to integrate new scientific observations and concepts in astronomy to a traditionally-informed astrological practice.Support us on patreon.com/TheFrightfulHowls .

The Arcane Alienist
OSR October - Into the Moat House!

The Arcane Alienist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 15:21


it's OSR October! What better way to observe it than to dive into my latest Swords & Wizardry game session. Send me a message!​Email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com​Leave a voicemail at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Speakpipe⁠

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Untold Power of Insurance with Andrew Engler

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 67:23


In this episode we have Andrew Engler, the Co-founder and CEO of Kettle who has built groundbreaking strategies that combine insurance, technology, and real-world mitigation to lower premiums, reduce risk, and protect communities.This conversation is bold, refreshing, and packed with insights that could redefine how we approach risk in the modern world.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Ani-Gamers Podcast
AGP#193 – UFO 50

Ani-Gamers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


Evan and Inaki dig into ALL FIFTY games from last year's retro-styled indie darling UFO 50, from Barbuta to Cyber Owls. Strap in, it's a long one. Topics include: demakes, From Software's Dark Souls (of course), and Nintendo Hard. Runtime: 2 hours, 13 minutes Direct Download RSS Feed iTunes Spotify Google Music Send us Feedback! Support us on Patreon! Join our Discord server! More episodes Show Notes Opening/Ending Song: “Blues Machine” by Scott Gratton Episode edited by Evan Minto. The Review Name drops: Nintendo, NES/Famicom, SNES/Super Famicom, Into the Breach, Splatoon, PacMan, Metroid, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Civilization, SEGA, Nights into Dreams, WindJammers, MarioKart, Crazy Taxi, Balatro, Metal Storm, Super Smash Bros., Towerfall Ascension, Wizardry, Ghosts and Goblins (Makaimura), Final Fantasy, Maniac Mansion, Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon, Metal Gear. Twitter: Ani-Gamers Twitch: David & Inaki Mastodon: Evan BlueSky: Evan Subscribe to Evan's digital manga service Azuki.

Chris Vernon Show
Nike's Ja 3 Blessings, MLB Playoffs, Diego Pavia vs Alabama, Kyle Shanahan's Wizardry - 10/3/25

Chris Vernon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 58:47


On today's show, Gary Parrish joins the show in-studio and the gang talks about a friend now being the interim coach at Tarleton State after Billy Gillispie is placed on leave + Nike blessing fans with custom Ja 3's (3:00). Then, we'll go through every remaining MLB Playoff series and GP tells us why the rest of the MLB Postseason is going to be great (15:00) + his Candid Coaches series for CBSSports.com and what he's taken away from it (42:03). Devin can't believe Cooper Flagg doesn't know some of the players who were in the NBA when he was born in 2006 (1:08:51) + Diego Pavia talking trash to Alabama, College Gameday in Tuscaloosa and what a Vanderbilt win would mean (1:11:22). Vinnie Verno is back with Philanthropy (1:39:00).Host: Chris Vernon Co-Host/Contributor: Jon Roser, Devin Walker Guest: Gary ParrishTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles 

Rowling Studies The Hogwarts Professor Podcast
The Hallmarked Man: A 'Blitz' Lake and Shed Reading (with a few Golden Threads)

Rowling Studies The Hogwarts Professor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 100:59


It's been a month since the publication of Hallmarked Man so Nick and John decide to have a ‘Pit Pony Pickleball' match in which they serve and volley Strike 8 examples of Shed tools and Lake springs as fast as they can. After a round of back and forth between Team Lake and Team Shed, they do a flash round of Golden Threads against the clock and then John is given a ‘Final Jeopardy' tie-breaker question about the most controversial perennial plot point in Rowling's work.It's a reverse Kanreki exercise, in other words. In their conversations about each of Rowling's novels, screenplays, play script, text books, and short story collection, Nick and John discussed one Lake spring, a source point of story inspiration from Rowling's life experience and core beliefs, and one Shed tool, her deliberate artistry to craft that inspiration into edifying and engaging story. Here they have a ‘Blitz Chess' match, to switch sporting metaphors, to try and cover as many Lake, Shed, and Thread points with examples from Rowling's latest as possible.Perhaps the most important take-away, though, is the three conclusions about Hallmarked Man they've come to after a month of reading that they think will be the consensus view of Strike 8 after we have Strikes 9 and 10. Make some popcorn, find your score card and a comfortable place to watch and take notes; this is an episode for the ages! (Insert your preferred Wrestle-Mania or like programming promotional hyperbole here.)The Kanreki Index of Rowling's Shed Tools, Lake Springs and Golden ThreadsIn July 2025, Nick Jeffery and I logged a marathon of Kanreki ‘Lake and Shed' video posts at this site in celebration of Rowling's life and work at her 60th birthday. For listeners of this ‘Blitz' Lake and Shed reading of The Hallmarked Man, I repost below an easy-to-access-and-reference single place for readers to find much longer discussion of each Shed tool, Lake spring, and Golden Thread, as well as an introduction to Fourth Generation Rowling Studies hermeneutics. Enjoy!Introduction to the Kanreki Project* The Goal and the Methodology of the Hogwarts Professor Tag-Team Month-Long Birthday Party for Serious Readers of Rowling-GalbraithOn 31 July 2025, Joanne Murray, aka J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, celebrated her 60th birthday. This specific celebration is considered a ‘second birth' in Japan or Kanreki because it is the completion of the oriental astrological cycle. To mark JKR's Kanreki, 還暦, Dr John Granger and Nick Jeffery, both Nipponophiles, read through Rowling's more than twenty published works and reviewed them in light of the author's writing process, her ‘Lake and Shed' metaphor. The ‘Lake' she said in 2019 and 2024 is the source of her inspiration and the ‘Shed' is the alocal place of her intentional artistry, in which garage she transforms the biographical stuff provided by her subconscious mind into the archetypal stories that have made her the most important author of her age.Join us after the jump for the complete compendium of the Harry Potter, Cormoran Strike, Fantastic Beast, ‘Stand Alone' stories, and Golden Thread posts!The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Harry Potter Novels and Extras* Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneNick discusses Hogsmeade Comprehensive School, as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry should be properly called, and John explains the ten different genres that Rowling uses in Philosopher's Stone* Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsJohn explores the Freudian parallels that Rowling paints into Chamber of Secrets, and Nick talks about her oldest, and probably best friend Sean Harris, the inspiration for Ron Weasley.* Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanNick shares the London institution of the (k)night bus. Part drunk carriage, part dormitory for the homeless in foul weather, zig-zaging across London between midnight and five in the morning. John shares the Parallel Series Idea (PSI) and compare Prisoner of Azkaban with Robert Galbraith's Career of Evil.* Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireNick talks about the trip Rowling made as a teenager to Cornwall as a young woman in which some Quidditch World Cup camping may have been involved and about her core beliefs about bigotry and prejudice. John reviews Rowling's tagging Goblet as a “crucial” and “pivotal” part of the seven book series and introduces how the ‘story turn' in a ring composition reflects the beginning and end of the story.* Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixNick talks about the darkest period in Jo Rowling's life, namely, her return to the UK from Portugal as a single mother in Edinburgh. With Order of the Phoenix in full nigredo mode John talks literary alchemy.* Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceNick reveals the real life model for Severus Snape, Rowling's Chemistry teacher at Wydean Comprehensive, and his remarkable story and melancholy end. John reviews Rowling's version of the so-called ‘Hero's Journey,' how she re-makes it into a life-after-death ‘Harry's Journey' ten step dance we see in every book — except for Half-Blood Prince with its two chapters before we begin at Privet Drive and its ending without a Dumbledore Denouement or trip to King's Cross.* Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsJohn and Nick discuss the ‘Deathly Hallows' symbol, a triangulated and vertically bisected circle, from both its biographical point of inspiration to its anagogical or sublime depths. Nick reveals Rowling's story about how she was watching the 1975 John Huston film ‘The Man Who Would Be King' the night her mother died and that believes the “Masonic tag” of the story-line was her sub-conscious source for the Deathly Hallows ‘“triangular eye.” John thinks Rowling is really reaching here, akin to her claim that the name ‘Hogwarts' came from a trip to a public garden rather than the Molesworth books. He reviews the five eyes of Deathly Hallows and explains how Rowling embeds both a key to the four-level interpretation of symbols in how characters respond to that image and a model of how we are to interpret and understand her ‘transformed vision' mission as a writer.* Newt Scamander's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemNick and John return to the books at a reader's suggestion in order to give a Lake and Shed reading of the original Newt Scamander textbook, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Nick relays everything you need to know about the genesis of this work and John talks about Rowling's comments to Stephen Fry in a 2022 interview about “archetypal” animals and the importance of understanding them because human beings are story-telling animals. Her discussion of the Lethifold and Niffler are especially challenging and illuminating.* The Tales of Beedle the BardNick and John fulfill a reader request to discuss the book inside Deathly Hallows (one of three actually…), ‘Tales of Beedle the Bard,' a text that Albus Dumbledore leaves Hermione in his will for her to read and apply to the Horcrux Hunt. Nick tells the story of Rowling's creation of six hand-written copies as six-of-a-kind gifts for those who brought Harry Potter to life. John dives into the center story of the five tales, ‘The Hairy Heart,' and tells the meaning of Harry's heart to draw out what Rowling meant by describing Beedle as “the distillation” of the Hogwarts Saga.The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Cormoran Strike Novels* The Cuckoo's CallingThe ‘Lake' point that Nick explores is the identity of the real Deeby Mac, namely, Di Brooks, Rowling's former security director and currently her office manager, a veteran with years of experience in the SIB. John's ‘Shed' point is his pushback against the idea that Calling wasn't really the first book in the series because Rowling has said she had the idea for it after Silkworm and only chose it because the case would make her detective famous.* The SilkwormThe ‘Lake' point that Nick reveals is the probable identity of ‘Jenkins,' the mystery person to whom Strike 2 is dedicated, a revelation consequent to no little detective work (and a very close reading of Louisa May Alcott!). He also discusses some real-life literary infighting in contemporary London that might have been lifted from the pages of Silkworm. John argues that this ur-novel of the series, its point of conception, is Rowling's not especially opaque guide to how to understand a novelist's life and to appreciate their work, in short, her first ‘Lake and Shed' discussion (albeit one embedded in story).* Career of EvilThe ‘Lake' point that Nick explores is Rowling's personal experience of violence against women and her determination to push back against the misogynist age she believes we have been living in for decades. John details the litany of crimes committed against women in the third Strike novel and suggests that in time, when we have the series as a whole, appreciation of the artistry involved will counter-balance the shock first-time readers feel on entering this boucherie.* Lethal WhiteNick discusses the embedded class struggle in the book and its roots in Rowling's background before dropping the bomb of the real world identity of Jack O'Kent and his unhappy family. John is so taken aback by this revelation that Nick has to prompt the Shed portion of the conversation with a fun history of the Sonia Friedman production of Ibsen's Rosmersholm on London's West End, a show starring Thom Burke as Rosmer and which ended just before Bronte Studios beginning the filming of Lethal White.* Troubled Blood (A)Nick discusses Rowling's history with the divinatory art of astrology and the occult resources and reference works she brought into play in writing a novel whose primary embedded text is a murder scene's astrological chart. John talks about the astrological clock structure of twelve houses in which Galbraith tells this remarkable story.* Troubled Blood (B)Nick discusses Rowling's history with the Clerkenwell neighborhood. John talks about Troubled Blood as a double re-telling of The Faerie Queene, Book One, with Strike and Margot as the Redcrosse Knight and Oonaugh and Robin as Una.* Ink Black HeartNick covers the front and the back of making Lake readings of Strike6 without a lot of circumspection and John talks about the eerie feeling he had while reading this book that the author was ‘having a go' at him.* The Running GraveNick confesses to having felt stumped about what to say as his ‘Lake' contribution to the Strike7 discussion — before his epiphany on a long walk with Addie that almost every buoy or pillar in Rowling's metaphorical place of inspiration finds its reflection in the seventh Galbraith mystery. John refuses to go into any detail about the work's ‘wheels within wheels within wheels' ring structure but shares instead the symbolic depth of Mama Mazu's mother of pearl fish pendant.The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Stand-Alone Works* Casual VacancyNick explains all the projects we now know she was working on between 2007 and 2012, the dates of Deathly Hallows and Casual Vacancy's respective publication dates, as well as the degree to which readers can assume that the novel's Simon Price is a fictional portrait of her father, Peter Rowling. John describes the three Gospel parables embedded in Casual Vacancy and why he thinks the book was a project the author was working on before the Hogwarts Saga as well as why it reflects a religious crisis akin to Harry's ‘struggle to believe' in Deathly Hallows.* Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildNick reviews the history of how Rowling was sold on the idea of a Wizarding World stage production via a bit of bait and switch marketing and John reads the review of the Jack Thorn script by Pepperdine English Professor James Thomas. Neither John nor Nick is a big fan of the play but their back and forth about the several controversies connected with it and the question of its being “the eighth Harry Potter story” are still challenging and fun.* The IckabogNick takes the ‘Shed' point and lays out the controlled demolition of her reputation among Group Thinkers on the Left in the lead up to Ickabog's publication and John shares the meaning of ‘The Ickabog's Song,' the embedded text of the tale, as interpreted by Daisy Dovetail (an embedded author?).* The Christmas Pig (A)Nick discusses Rowling's many interview statements about the Things which were lost and how many of them match up with things she has lost; he takes a deep dive into the Blue Bunny episode outside the Gates of the City of the Missed and Rowling's embedding herself and her daughter Mackenzie in the story. John talks about the Blue Bunny and his being “found” or “saved” as an allegory of the human condition written in the Rowling shorthand-symbols for (and obsessions with) love, salvation, and what is real.* The Christmas Pig (B)Nick by the Lake shares the history of the Murray Family and their beanie pig toys as well as a likely source for the defenestration of DP (in Esquire magazine, no less). John talks about the promise and the limits of reading literature through a biographical lens and then explains the anagogical meaning of the Power palace kangaroo court trial of CP and Jack. Both share their reasons for thinking that The Christmas Pig is the perfect distillation of everything Rowling is doing as a writer, to include the relationship of her Lake inspiration to her final Shed product.The Lake and Shed Conversations about the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays* Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find ThemNick does his signature deep dive into the history of the Fantastic Beasts film franchise's origins in Warner Brothers' determination to keep the Wizarding World profit-pillar in their portfolio alive after the last Harry Potter adaptation — and Rowling's equal determination that they not use their copyright privilege to muck up her legacy with an Indiana Jones meets Crocodile Dundee knock-off. John takes the Shed pole in the conversation and shares his months long pursuit of the shooting text screenplay, the actual last screenplay over which Rowling had control.* The Crimes of GrindelwaldOn the Lake side of things, Nick explores the Johnny Depp casting scandal and the lead-up in 2018 to the 2019 Tweet Heard Round the World. John explains that the cut scenes from this dog's mess of a movie point that the shooting script, i.e., what Rowling wrote and approved before David Yates butchered the film in the editing room, was all about Leta Lestrange. More important, John makes the Shed point that every Rowling book features a text of some kind that the characters struggle to understand — and that Crimes of Grindelwald has ten of these, a veritable library of interior texts to interpret.* The Secrets of DumbledoreNick lays out the drama surrounding the third Fantastic Beasts franchise film and his favorite part of the movie (hint: it's about “confusion”). John reveals why Jacob gets a Snakewood wand and one without a core as well as why he thinks Kowalski is the embedded author in this series.The Lake and Shed Conversations about Rowling's Golden Threads and Shed Tools* Chiastic Structure, a.k.a. Ring CompositionJohn travels to his backyard Mongolian ger, the archetypal circular architectural form, to deliver a firehose introduction to the four essentials of ring writing. He uses slides to depict the structure of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as his brief ‘for instance' of how Rowling chooses to organize her stories and he provides a list of links (below!) for further reading.* Survey of Rowling's Golden Threads (A)In this first overview of the Golden Threads, Nick and John go back and fourth with four Threads each. Nick gives at least three examples for Bad Dad, Writing about Writing, Violence against Women, and the Evils of Fleet Street. John responds with three or more 'for instances' of Mother Love, Ghosts, Pregnancy Traps, and the Lost Child with Grieving Steward.* Survey of Rowling's Golden Threads (B)In this second overview of the Golden Threads, Nick and John talk about Kanreki red caps and tackle three Threads each. Nick gives at least three examples for Evil Government, Occult tropes, and the Embedded Author. John responds with three or more 'for instances' of the Search for the Real, Embedded Texts, and Shadow Doppelgangers.* The ‘Lost Child' Golden Thread Oeuvre ReviewFor the day before Rowling's 60th birthday, Nick and John tackle by reader request the never before discussed subject of the Lost Child theme in the author's more than twenty published works. They re-introduce the Golden Threads idea — see their Pregnancy Trap podcast or the two Kanreki series on this subject (links in post) — then they do a deep dive into the crowded waters of Lost Children in her work, and then they go out out on a high-wire to speculate about what specific spring in her Lake subconscious mind is responsible for this recurrent inspiration.* The ‘Lost Child' Golden Thread “So What?” ConversationAs a birthday gift of sorts, Nick and John close off their month-long celebration of Rowling-Galbraith's life and work with a follow-up look at yesterday's review of the ‘Lost Child' Golden Thread that runs through her stories. After cataloging the almost forty ‘for instances' taken from the opera omnia in the penultimate entry in this series, Nick and John ask, “So What?” How does the possibility that Rowling had an induced abortion and is sufficiently unsettled by it that it inspires many even most of her books at least in part make any difference in understanding their artistry and meaning?‘Strike Extended Play' or ‘How a Seven Book Series Can Be Stretched into Ten' Get full access to Hogwarts Professor at hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

Curious Universe
39 - Is Your Life a Source for Pleasure or Pain?

Curious Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 21:11


“Hedonism is the willingness to experience the orgasmic quality of the joy and fun of living. It is constant pleasure seeking – every moment of every day. It is the willingness to make your life a pleasure instead of a pain.” ~ Gary Douglas Do you seek pleasure in your life, or do you seek to avoid or get through the pain of it? When you have the point of view that your body is a pain, your relationship is a pain, your finances are a pain, then you shall find that as your reality. Your point of view will become that which you seek. More pain. If you were to destroy those points of view and become a seeker for pleasure, then your whole living can become a source of pleasure. Let's explore more in the Curious Universe! Let's go deeper into the possibilities of pleasure together! Join me for Wizardry, a 12-month program to create a truly magical, pleasurable living. More information HERE:https://www.asifbymagic.space/wizardry

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Breaking The Old-School Insurance Model With Melissa Dillon

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 46:34


In this episode, we had a conversation with educational consultant, Melissa Dillon.  She shared how redefining failure can transform the way we learn, work, and live. From healing old classroom wounds to building confidence in careers, this conversation dives into resilience, mindset, and the power of persistence. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

VirtualDJ Radio Hypnotica - Channel 3 - Recorded Live Sets Podcast
Clubmaster - House Wizardry (2025-09-26 @ 06PM GMT)

VirtualDJ Radio Hypnotica - Channel 3 - Recorded Live Sets Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 0:36


Curious Universe
38 - The Kindness of Wizardry You Could Choose To Be

Curious Universe

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 22:58


Hello Wizard, let's play with the energies of kindness, shall we? You see, kindness is not necessarily what this reality declares it to be. This reality will have you believe that kindness is really niceness, which requires you to cut off your Wizardry capacities in favour of someone else's judgment and desire to control you…. And my dear friend, there is nothing kind about that to you. What if you stepped into being the kind of benevolent wizard you truly are? Now is the time after all. If you are interested in exploring my Wizadrdy membership, go HERE: https://www.asifbymagic.space/wizardryYou are the wizard we have all been waiting for.

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送
Aiming for 'Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry', where you'll learn the magic of Japanese - 目指せ、日本語という魔法を学ぶ「ホグワーツ魔法魔術学校」 中村岳昭

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 13:11


Takeaki Nakamura is a school principal at Brisbane International Japanese School, a Japanese community language school in Brisbane. Mr Nakamura believes that there is no boundary between study and play, he leads unique initiatives to make learning enjoyable. As part of this initiative, he also created an original toilet calendar in Japanese. - ブリスベンにある日本語補習校、ブリスベン国際日本語学校で校長を務める中村岳昭(たけあき)さん。勉強と遊びに境界線はない、という思いから楽しく学べるよう独自の取り組みを進めています。オリジナルのトイレカレンダー「ブリス便太郎(ぶりす・べんたろう)」も作りました。

The SNES Podcast
S1E265 - The SNES Podcast #265 -- Wizardry 1-2-3

The SNES Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 63:19


In this special episode of the SNES Podcast, Greg and Joe cover a remake of remake! The Wizrdry series started for personal computers in 1981 and is considered one of the original great CRPG's, which went on to inspire many famous franchises. The first three games were upgraded for the Famicom (with the first two getting a NES release) and then the games were upgraded slightly AGAIN for a Japanese only, VERY late, Super Famicom release. We discuss the history and the importance of the Wizardry franchise, how the games play on the SNES and how they hold up today. Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is proud to be part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming and non gaming related podcasts at geekade.com. Also check out their Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/geekade  Find out more at https://the-snes-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Choosing Love in Business & Marriage With Brian Ahearn

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 58:24


In this episode, we sat down with a speaker, coach and consultant Brian Ahearn where he shared the real influence and a key to unlock your potential associated with love.This episode was all about choosing love, balancing life, focusing on a partner's positivity and making bonds with people connected with you.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Backstage Pass Radio
S9: E6: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Sons of Apollo, Art of Anarchy) - Guitar Wizardry Unleashed

Backstage Pass Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 85:37 Transcription Available


Let Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: September 17, 2025Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioS9: E6: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns & Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo, Art of Anarchy) -  Guitar Wizardry UnleashedSHOW SUMMARY:Guitar virtuoso Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal takes us behind the curtain of his creative process, sharing the fascinating story of his latest instrumental album "Bumblefoot Returns" and the innovative techniques that have defined his distinctive sound. Released in January 2024, this album marks his first fully instrumental release since his 1995 debut and features collaborations with legendary musicians including Brian May of Queen, Steve Vai, and Guthrie Govan.  The conversation delves deep into Bumblefoot's journey with the fretless guitar – an instrument he describes as "learning a different language" that transformed his approach to melody and expression. He reveals the origin of his signature metal thimble technique, which allows him to access notes beyond the traditional fretboard limitations. These innovations began when a 12-year-old Ron first heard Eddie Van Halen and realized "there are no limits to how you could make a string vibrate and make it speak."  Beyond his musical innovations, Bumblefoot shares insights into the challenges facing touring musicians today, where merch sales and direct fan support have become essential for survival. He's found creative ways to make his album release an event rather than just another digital drop – offering vinyl with special artwork, CDs with fold-out posters, cassettes, transcription books with backing tracks, and even a free retro video game based on the album's artwork.  The conversation takes unexpected turns as Bumblefoot discusses his award-winning hot sauce line, including the infamous "Bumblefucked" – once ranked the third hottest sauce in the world at 4-6 million Scoville units. He hints at plans for new hot sauce flavors named after songs from his album and a forthcoming comic book project that will bring the album's artwork to life in new ways.  For aspiring musicians and longtime fans alike, Bumblefoot's passion for experimentation and artistic growth shines through every story. Whether he's discussing his upcoming performance at a festival in Jakarta or his role as a counselor at Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, his enthusiasm for connecting with other musicians and fans remains as vibrant as his innovative playing style. Tune in for a master class in creative thinking from one of guitar's most original voices.Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMWWW.SIGNAD.COMWWW.RUNWAYAUDIO.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist(s) Web PageWeb - www.bumblefoot.comCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer.  Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass Radio Your Host,Randy Hulsey 

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
The Real Keys of Insurance Success With Roger Short

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 52:48


In this episode, we sat down with Roger Short an amazing entrepreneur with great experience in multiple ventures for over 25 years. He discussed the ideas of building trust and scaling agency beyond price.Roger's contribution as the co-founder of Life Insurance Academy has made him successful through consistency and rethinking the insurance sales game from leads to loyalty. Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Computer Game Evolution
3.29 Round-the-clock Epics

Computer Game Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 126:47


Three years of no Wizardry are met by a shrug, as Ultima IV attempts to introduce role-playing into RPGs, SSI keeps making tactical wargames by accident, while Ghostbusters and Might and Magic bring sex back on the menu. Watching this, the French can't help but join the fun with the strangest games around.Support the show

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Technology and Trust in Insurance Sales with Chase Beach

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 27:33


Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In today's episode, we had the pleasure to sit down with Chase Beach, Co-Founder of InsureGrid. A young talented innovator who's transforming the insurance industry by simplifying the way agents buy and sell. Are you struggling hard to chase leads, collecting clients info and price competing? Listen to Chase, how he has revolutionized the sales process for agents with his amazing skills and knowledge.  Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Cult of Conspiracy
Meta Mysteries| Magick, Wizardry & Sorcery w/ E.A. Koetting & Lord Byron Jester

Cult of Conspiracy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 145:53 Transcription Available


To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysteriesSubscribe to our Youtube---> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysteriesPodcastTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysteries111Give us a follow on Instagram---> @MetaMysteriesFor 10% OFF Orgonite----> Click Here! (Use Code: ONE)Reach out to us! ---> MetaMysteries111@gmail.comTo find E.A. —> https://www.becomealivinggod.com/To find Lord Byron—-> https://www.youtube.com/@myapotheosis-Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Why Mindset Matters: Julian Chambers' Playbook for Young Agents in the Insurance World

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 43:17


Welcome back to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! Craig and Jason sit down with the energetic and insightful Julian Chambers. From his early days dabbling in network marketing straight out of high school, to finding his stride in life insurance and then crushing it in Medicare sales, Julian shares his journey as a young entrepreneur in the insurance world.You'll hear firsthand about the mindset shifts, personal development rituals inspired by Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone, and the actionable strategies that helped Julian go from rookie uncertainty to writing ten Medicare Advantage policies a week.If you're an agent looking to up your game or just need a dose of motivation, you won't want to miss this episode packed with real talk, practical tips, and a whole lot of inspiration. Let's dive in!Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Meta Mysteries
Magick, Wizardry & Sorcery w/ E.A. Koetting & Lord Byron Jester

Meta Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 145:53 Transcription Available


To Follow Us On Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/c/MetaMysteriesSubscribe to our Youtube---> http://www.youtube.com/@MetaMysteriesPodcastTo Follow Us On TikTok—> https://www.tiktok.com/@metamysteries111Give us a follow on Instagram---> @MetaMysteriesFor 10% OFF Orgonite----> Click Here! (Use Code: ONE)Reach out to us! ---> MetaMysteries111@gmail.comTo find E.A. —> https://www.becomealivinggod.com/To find Lord Byron—-> https://www.youtube.com/@myapotheosis-Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meta-mysteries--5795466/support.

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Don Wilson on Outworking the Competition and Creating a Standout Insurance Brand

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 60:20


Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, we're joined by Don Wilson, the dynamic founder and owner of Capital Insurance Group. Don's journey is as compelling as it is inspiring—he went from running retail clothing stores in West Virginia to leading a multi-state insurance agency with the mantra of authentic leadership and relentless persistence.Don shares wild tales from the trenches, including a not-to-be-missed story involving a would-be client with “grenades”—plus some runaway police chases tossed in for good measure.But it's not all war stories and dad jokes (of which Don delivers his top three). We dig deep into Don's business philosophy—why branding matters, how focusing on your target demographic leads to agency growth, and the importance of building a culture that puts employees first. Don's passion for mentorship, creativity in prospecting (think “Big Check Express” and the “pastry guy”), and commitment to authentic connections will fire up anyone in the insurance biz—or anyone thinking of making a leap in their career.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Private Equity Insights and Growth Strategies from Brandon Wolfe

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 43:45


Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this candid and insightful conversation, hosts Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger are joined by Brandon Wolfe, Managing Partner at Jordan Partners, to dive deep into the world of insurance agencies and private equity.Ever wondered if insurance is the "legalized mafia" of finance, or why so many private equity investors are drawn to this industry? You'll get the inside scoop on what makes insurance such a unique — and investable — business, plus why slow, steady growth always wins the game.Hear Brandon break down the differences between captive and independent agencies from a private equity perspective, and learn what it really takes to get your agency "tuned up" and ready to sell.Whether you're thinking about selling, scaling, or just staying relevant in today's rapidly changing landscape, Brandon's experience negotiating deals and growing businesses offers a refreshing dose of reality and optimism for agency owners at any stage.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations
#700 Rewst:Flow-Joe Panettieri:

Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 47:18


Send us a textIn this rich, personal episode, Joey Pinz welcomes legendary channel journalist Joe Panettieri to discuss the pursuit of truth, the rise and risks of media platforms, and the enduring impact of legacy. From Atari arcades and early tech hacks to breaking the Datto-Autotask merger, Joe opens up about the adrenaline of storytelling—and what it takes to do it with integrity.He reflects on his early newsroom training, the partnership that launched ChannelE2E, and the long hours that blurred into decades of excellence. Joe shares why his family's history, captured on Panetteri.io, is now a central focus—and how discipline and obsession shaped his life in love, work, and health. With references to Yoda, Reagan, and Wizardry (yes, the RPG), this conversation hits both the heart and the head.

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
How Kathy Hitchcock Built a Booming Insurance Agency After a Rocky Start

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 70:45


Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this compelling episode, host Craig Pretzinger and co-host Jason Feltman sit down with Kathy Hitchcock from the Hitchcock Insurance Group in Rome, Georgia. Kathy shares her remarkable journey as a young scratch agent, opening her agency in 2015 just months before facing back-to-back rate hikes and near-impossible market conditions.Through honest stories about crying on her daily commute, the grit it took to build a thriving business, and insights into weathering tough insurance cycles, Kathy pulls back the curtain on what it really means to persevere as an agency owner. This episode dives deep into the challenges of scaling, hiring, and motivating a winning team—and how to create true work-life harmony when the business never really shuts off.Whether you're just starting your insurance journey or looking for fresh perspective on leadership, culture, and adapting to change (including a candid take on AI's impact), Kathy's story is packed with valuable lessons and real-world strategies for building a resilient, profitable insurance agency. Tune in for one of our most authentic discussions yet!Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Friends Against Government
TLE 230 - Woodstock & Wizardry

Friends Against Government

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 61:18


On this episode, we discuss the power of magic. — — — Check out LineMart, our Official TLE Merchandise store: https://www.toplobsta.com/collections/timeline-earth — — — Recorded LIVE every Wednesday! (7/30/2025) Featuring, the "The Golden Throat", Car Campit: https://twitter.com/TLE_Car And the "Number One PTO User of the Year", Aaron: https://twitter.com/btwa_RETURNS And as always, the wise and Dionysian Birdarchist: https://twitter.com/TLEbirdarchist And of course, the team's erudite investigator Paz: https://twitter.com/TLEPaz Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timelineearth — — — THE EARTH IS A LINE!

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage
Hiring, Hustle, and Heart: Inside Sethe Smith's Agency Playbook

Insurance Dudes: Helping Insurance Agency Owners Gain Business Leverage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 54:10


Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, Craig and Jason sit down with Sethe Smith, owner of the Sethe Smith Agency in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a candid conversation packed with both wisdom and wild stories from the insurance trenches. From cleaning up unforgettable office mishaps to building a top-performing agency from scratch, Sethe shares the real-life ups and downs of agency ownership—including valuable lessons learned from failure, the importance of having a “why,” and the challenges of hiring and retaining great salespeople.Whether you're an aspiring agent, a seasoned agency owner, or just someone looking for a fresh take on what it really takes to grow a successful insurance business, this episode pulls back the curtain on the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Tune in for some laughs, plenty of actionable insights, and inspiration to tackle the daily grind with grit and vision.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Cult of Conspiracy
Meta Mysteries| The Secret World Of The Druids | Ancient Wizardry Reborn

Cult of Conspiracy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 154:31


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