Join us, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, for weekly episodes all about food, cooking, recipes, and maybe a little marital strife on air. After writing thirty-six cookbooks, we've got countless opinions and ideas on ingredients, recipes, the nature of the cookbook-writing business, and much more. If you've got a passion for food, we also hope to up your game once and a while and to make you laugh most of the time. Come along for the ride! There's plenty of room!
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Welcome to ASK THE PLANMAN, hosted by Bruce Weinstein. Each week Bruce will feature a guest to talk with and bring you insights and strategies to help you make educated financial decisions. Bruce brings his expertise with over 35 years of experience, helping thousands of clients reach their goals and objectives. The Planman believes everyone should have a PLAN! Come Ask the PLANMAN – we want to HEAR from YOU. New episodes are released bi-weekly every Monday. Write Bruce: [email protected] ...
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The Abundant Accountant: Leads, Sales & Business Growth for Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping Professionals
Michelle Weinstein - The Pitch Queen, Sales Strategist
The Abundant Accountant Podcast is where accounting, tax, and bookkeeping professionals come to learn the most efficient and powerful ways to grow their business, sharpen their skills, and have consistent increasing revenue. We cover topics from sales, marketing, networking, pricing, finding your ideal clients, increasing cash flow, setting boundaries with clients, and much more so you can stop giving away your time and expertise away for free and start being paid your value and worth. You’l ...
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What you think affects everything. Thoughts are formed before an action is taken or not. David Specht knows this all too well and has made it his mission to help people contend with their thoughts and overall health. He interviews many inspiring people and brings practical tips to his audience.
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Looking for your weekly dose of captivating conversation about Israel? Look no further than the Two Nice Jewish Boys Podcast - the longest-running Israeli podcast in English since 2016. Hosts Naor Meningher and Eytan Weinstein deliver free-flowing discussions with fascinating voices from across the country, covering politics, history, entertainment, science, and more. Through free speech and open dialogue, gain a deeper understanding of Israel and its people, and be exposed to Israeli societ ...
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Don’t Be Alone with Jay Kogen is a comedy/advice podcast trying to fight the isolation of modern life. Each episode, Award winning TV writer/comedian/philosopher Jay Kogen has a conversation with a friend about how to solve the problems on Jay’s mind. These friends happen to be famous comics, musicians, actors, artists, writers, and sometimes even his family. It’s an entertaining, fun, and thoughtful show meant to bond us through humor, experience, and empathy. From Straw Hut Media
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The mission of the Atlanta Jewish Time Podcast is to create a sense of community throughout the geographically dispersed Jewish people of greater Atlanta. The AJT accomplishes its mission through the timely dissemination of local news and important national Jewish and Israeli interests; support of local synagogue, nonprofit and cultural endeavors and events; the announcement of family simchas and lifecycle events; thought-provoking dialogue and debate on current issues and Jewish ideas; and ...
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Bruce Vilanch Tells Jay He Needs To Market Himself Better
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47:55Bruce talks about stumbling into writing and finding a home. His feud with Barbra Streisand, writing for Richard Pryor, George Carlin, and Lily Tomlin. He talks about how being your own weird self is the best marketing and he discusses his new book “It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote” He ta…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about kitchen updates!
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25:10Kitchen updates? Or remodels? What's in and what's not? Recently, SOUTHERN LIVING offered a list of ten items that are out of date in kitchens and "need" to be rethought. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of thirty-six (and counting!) cookbook. Here's our take on the list of updates and remodeling ideas. We've also got a one-minute c…
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BONUS EPISODE! Actor Jim Turner Gets Stuff Done While Jay Doesn’t.
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29:01Jim Turner talks about doing one of our first pilots, Monkey World, being friends for 32 years, being the kind of guy who shows up at shows, makes shows, raises money for important causes, The Good Deed Corporation, Harry Styles, poker games, basketball games, Des Moines, Randy of The Redwoods, running for President, and almost talking about almost…
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Episode 157 | Boost Revenue From Existing Clients Using Strategic Entity Planning With Paul Hamann
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36:28Entity planning is a powerful yet often overlooked revenue opportunity for accounting professionals. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein welcomes Paul Hamann, an expert in reasonable compensation and the founder of RCReports, to discuss how firm owners can stop leaving money on the table. Paul shares valuable insights on why many accountants provid…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about pickles!
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26:18Pickles. Sounds easy, right? But pickles and pickling are more complicated than you might expect. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks . . . plus a new one out this summer: COLD CANNING. Small-batch canning without a steam or pressure canner, everything designed to make a few jars for the fridge or freezer. If y…
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Manager Liz Kamlet Proves Jay’s Destroying His Son’s Music Career
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48:25Liz Kamlet answers all the music questions the dad of an aspiring musician has from Social Media to publishing to concerts to recording to warnings about the music contest TV shows. We also talk about the old school acts like Stephen Bishop, David Pack, and Michael McDonald! Liz is the smartest voice in music and promotion on the planet! Bio: Liz K…
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EP 87: What do you do when your Insurance WON'T Cover YOU with Jimmy Choi
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56:49Jimmy Choi joins us on Ask the Plan Man to explain how homeowners in disaster-prone areas can still find insurance. With big companies pulling out of states like California and Florida, Jimmy shares how smaller insurers are filling the gap. We talk about why bundling your policies matters, how much it really costs to rebuild, and what happens if yo…
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BONUS EPISODE! Comic J. Elvis Weinstein Says Jay Jokes Wrong
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29:19J. Elvis Weinstein was a head writer on many shows so he knows a good joke while Jay just jokes often from character. On this show we sort out the differences. Also J. talks about his funny family. Hobbies like ice cream, bad jokes, bubble gum jokes, fortune cookies, losing money on documentaries, saving your marriage by wasting less money than you…
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#368 - The End of Illusions: Redefining Peace in the Middle East (Dr. Ronen Shoval)
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1:10:13This episode is sponsored by HOLY CHUTZPAHhttps://holy-chutzpah.com/***It’s been three weeks since Israel resumed its ground operations in Gaza—but the mission still feels undefined. Fifty-nine hostages remain in Hamas captivity, and while the IDF maneuvers cautiously on the ground, the sense that we’re holding back our full strength lingers. At th…
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Andy and Jay talk about anger, falling down, therapy, neuropathy, parents, the power of singing, audio books, back aches, Quakers, the State of The Industry, the Thought Spiral podcast, Binghamton University, LSD, The Stump, and Moon Zappa’s new book “Earth To Moon”, and running away from Jay Leno. Bio: Andy Kindler currently recurs on Fox’s hit an…
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Episode 156 | Maximize Your Practice Value And Retire Early Using CFO Advisory Services With Adam Lean
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51:39CFO advisory services are the key to building a firm that not only generates higher revenue but also sets you up for a profitable exit. In this episode, Michelle Weinstein sits down with former accountant-turned-entrepreneur Adam Lean, the co-founder of The CFO Project, who has helped countless firm owners shift from compliance work to high-value a…
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Zak Penn Explains Why Jay Knows Nothing About Show Business
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48:26Screenwriting legend Zak Penn talks about how he got so savvy in the business of show. We talk about how coming to LA and scouting out the city geared him up for his big move after college and his sale of “The Last Action Hero” started him on a 35 year journey of being one of Hollywood’s most sought after writers. We talk about the good times with …
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about the step-by-step process of publishing a cookbook!
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33:44Writing a cookbook is only one part of the process. And we should know! We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of over three dozen cookbooks under our own names, plus more for celebrities and GI doctors. It's a long process to get a cookbook into a bookstore (and into your hands). We thought we'd take the time and explain why it takes abo…
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EP 86: Disability and Business Continuity Insurance
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15:01Learn how to protect your business from potential disruptions like fires or the sudden loss of key personnel. I'll walk you through the key roles that key person insurance and buy-sell agreements play in this process, offering you actionable steps to fortify your business foundation against any eventuality. Follow me on 👇 Instagram: @asktheplanman …
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Mo Welch Claims Jay’s Utter Lack of Fame Is A Blessing
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47:50Comic/writer/cartoonist Mo Welch talks about her journey to find her dad and the Hulu special that came out of it called, “Dad Jokes”. She also dives into how she came fun humble beginnings to become a headlining comic who isn't so famous she gets hassled all the time. She talks about improv and drawing cartoons for the new yorker and being a mom a…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about all sweet things preserved!
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30:02Jams, jellies, preserves, savory jams, conserves, and chutneys! You know that with the publication of our revolutionary book COLD CANNING we're all about these things. Let's talk through the differences among them: what's a jam vs. a preserve? What's a chutney and how has it changed in the modern world? We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, the …
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#367 - The Supreme Court vs. the Government: Israel’s Battle for Power (Prof. Talia Einhorn)
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1:01:11Support the podcast! Buy us a coffee☕:https://buymeacoffee.com/2njb***Not long ago, the biggest story in Israel was the tidal wave of protests against the government’s proposed judicial reforms. Week after week, hundreds of thousands flooded the streets, warning that the very foundations of Israeli democracy were under threat. The demonstrations re…
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Episode 155 | Top Organic Lead Generation Strategies To Grow Your Firm With Gaynor Meilke
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42:18Lead generation is the lifeline of any successful firm, but many business owners struggle to attract the right clients. Michelle Weinstein welcomes Gaynor Hardy Meilke, a business strategist and marketing expert, to share proven strategies for organic lead generation. They break down the difference between sales and marketing, discuss how to positi…
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Andy Gordon Loves Writing while Jay Podcasts to Avoid Writing
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46:54Writer/Producer Andy Gordon loves writing. He talks about writing for pleasure after all these years. He talks about how the characters can make him laugh or cry in the car. He also talks about breaking into show business on the day he arrived in Hollywood, Jon Landis, Tom Lynch, Chuck Lorre, sending messages to his daughters through his shows, wor…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Introducing Cold Canning, our next cookbook!
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22:29COLD CANNING. It's our new cookbook out in the summer of 2025. We're so excited about it. Get this: small batches, no steam canner needed, no pressure canning, a few jars to preserve, well, jams, jellies, chutneys, chili crisps, conserves, ketchups, salsas, mustards, dessert sauces, sauerkrauts, kimchi, pickles, relishes, and much more! We're Bruce…
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EP 85: How Do the Wealthy Avoid Taxes on Real Estate? With Pishoy Fahmi
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42:30That’s why we brought in tax expert Pishoy Fahmi, founder of PNF Accounting & Advisors, to break it all down. In this episode, we explore: How can you sell investment property and reinvest the profits—without paying capital gains tax? Can you swap life insurance or annuities tax-free? (Hint: Yes, but do it wrong, and the IRS will notice.) What dead…
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Actress/Activist Meredith Salenger Says Jay Needs To Fight The Mediocre Fight
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46:28Meredith Salenger talks about fighting for justice, making peace, mediating, falling in love over text, growing up in Malibu, being picked to be a star by John Houston, being a good stepmother, having a dentist dad, Patton Oswalt, Natty Gann, sunsets, and wolves. Bio: Meredith Salenger is an actress, writer, producer from Malibu, CA who began her p…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Let's talk about snacks for a road trip!
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19:43The best part about road trips? Snacks in the car! We have a list of our favorites. Maybe you can add them to yours. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, veteran cookbook authors who are about to publish our thirty-seventh cookbook. We've got a passion for food and cooking that we'd like to share with you. Plus, a one-minute cooking tip about c…
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Marianne Williamson Tells Jay That Maybe He’s Not Cut Out For Self Actualization
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48:00Marianne helps Jay try to find his spirituality. She talks about how we need to step into our own power. We talk about finding truths of the universe, faith in the people, and trouble at the bagel store. Bio: For more than four decades, Marianne Williamson has been a leader of spiritually progressive circles. She is the author of 16 books, four of …
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Foods We Love AND Foods We Hate (Part 2)
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28:35We're still on our kick about personal tastes. After three dozen cookbooks, we're nothing but opinionated about food! It's our passion, after all. We'll let you know our preferences in the hopes we can hear more about yours. We've also got a one-minute cooking tip. And we'll tell you what's making us happy in food this week. Here are the segments f…
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EP 84: PPO vs. HMO: Are You Paying Too Much for Healthcare?
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14:57In this episode, we break down the real differences between HMOs and PPOs, why insurance costs are out of control, and—most importantly—how people are saving thousands every year. In this episode, we explore: 👉🏻 Are PPOs really worth the insane price difference? 👉🏻 How one family saved $19,200 a year just by switching plans. 👉🏻 What health insuranc…
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Episode 154 | What Every Accountant Needs To Know About Value Pricing With Mark Wickersham
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55:05Unlock the secrets to profitable pricing with value pricing. Mark Wickersham, founder of Value Pricing Academy, joins Michelle Weinstein to dive into how value pricing can transform your accounting practice. Tired of undercharging and overworking? Mark reveals how to implement tiered pricing, master the art of communicating your value, and finally …
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Writer Dan Ewen Says Jay's A Spoiled Brat
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47:22Writer Dan Ewen talks about his new show which was the last from Norman Lear, Dear Santa, growing up across the street from the good side of town, loving Athens. Bio:Dan Ewen is a writer/producer from Athens, Georgia. On the series front, he has written for Disney, USA Network and Amazon, where he serves as Executive Producer, co-creator and co-sho…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Foods We Love AND Foods We Hate (Part I)
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26:54We all have our likes and dislikes, even our loves and hates, when it comes to what we eat. We want to share ours with you! You might be surprised what two long-time cookbook authors can't stand . . . and what they love. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough, authors of three dozen cookbooks. This is our podcast about our passion for food. Here a…
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Cartoonist Extraordinaire David Silverman Explains Why Jay’s Writing The Simpsons Wasn’t What Made It Good.
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47:28David Silverman explores the history of The Simpsons from before it existed until now. He talks about animating the hard stuff and making it look easy as well as his love of Burning Man & the tuba. Bio: After graduating from UCLA in 1983, David Silverman worked as a freelance illustrator and animator until, in 1987, he landed a job animating on The…
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#366 - Reality Check: Dr. Eli David on Gaza, AI, and Israel's Future
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1:12:32Support us at: buymeacoffee.com/2njb***On October 7th, Dr. Eli David found himself uniquely poised as the right person in the right place at a pivotal moment. With an X account boasting over 750K followers—mostly conservative Europeans and Americans— he was already a force to be reckoned with, known for his provocative takes on AI, data, and the ab…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: We're talking about developing a recipe!
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27:13We develop recipes for a living: over three dozen cookbooks, countless magazine and internet articles, and 20,000+ copywritten and published recipes. Here's a look inside what we do on an almost daily basis. Let's face it: Most recipes are developed in an existing frame--a braise, a cake, a short crust, a roast, a pastry cream. You accept the frame…
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Episode 153 | How CFO Services Can Transform Your Firm With Adam Lean
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26:43Building a successful accounting firm starts with offering the right services to the right clients. Michelle Weinstein and Adam Lean dive into the power of CFO services, discussing how accountants can break free from trading time for money and attract premium-paying clients. Together, they explore practical steps to build trust, phase out low-end w…
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Patton Oswalt and I finish our discussion in this first ever two part DBAWJK! You can never get enough Oswalt. He has been one of the most original minds out there for the last 30 years and a touch stone for quality who seems to be committed to art, laughter, ideas, and making the world slighty less shity. Bio: Patton Oswalt is a comic/actor/writer…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: What's up with eggs?
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14:32What's up with eggs? What's happened to the supermarket? Bruce is on his own for this episode, since Mark is still recovering from his broken leg. Join us for a fun and informative podcast about food and cooking! Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK: [00:36] Our one-minute cooking tip: bake some breads in a heavy, sup…
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EP 83: How Can I Save Money On My Health Insurance?
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11:36In 49 of the 50 states there's a cost efficient option for affordable health insurance you might not be aware of. In fact, we recently saved a client over $1500/mo on their health insurance. In this episode, we're talking all about it and how you can get started. Are you paying over $1000 a month on your health insurance? Then we need to talk. Send…
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Patton Oswalt Explains Why Jay Isn’t Cool
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45:48Patton Oswalt talks about life, love, parenting, fandom, art and comedy in an episode so great it had to be two! We talk about putting in the work to be an actor, and how comedy bits form on stage, and how dismissing bands for not being cool is a dangerous game since cool changes on a dime, we talk about the need to bring marketing into everything …
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: All about pork belly!
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17:14How did a Jewish boy from New York become so enamored with pork belly? Well, you probably know some of the answers. But Bruce is here (without Mark, who still has a broken leg) to tell you about his crush on pork belly, the most luxurious of all pork cuts. He's also got a one-minute cooking tip as well as something that's making him happy in food t…
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Episode 152 | How KPI Strategies Drive Success With Ron Baker
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49:04KPI strategies can transform how accounting professionals measure success and build lasting client relationships. Michelle Weinstein welcomes Ron Baker, a leading expert in value pricing and predictive indicators, to share actionable insights that go beyond traditional metrics. Together, they explore how firms can track meaningful data, improve cli…
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On today's episode of The Jewish Times, host Jeff Silberblatt welcomes a distinguished rabbinic roundtable featuring Rabbi Peter Berg, Rabbi Ari Kaiman, and Rabbi Ilan Feldman. Together, they explore pivotal questions from the Bible, Torah, and Jewish tradition. From the historical and spiritual narratives of the Maccabees to the debate over the To…
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Oscar Winner, Jim Rash, Knows He’ll Never Befriend Jay
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46:51Screenwriter and actor Jim Rash and I talk about what makes him an empathetic and responsive friend, growing up in Charlotte, NC, being adopted, the Groundlings, winning an Oscar, Allison Janney, his dream of being on Friends coming true, Community, turning off your cell phone, directing his new movie, playing Snoopy, and singing and dancing in the…
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WELCOME TO OUR KITCHEN: Bruce is still cooking for the ailing Mark!
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12:25Mark is still recovering from his broken leg . . . so Bruce is in charge of the podcast again. So he's up for telling you about all the cooking he's been doing in the past month as Mark heals. Bruce has some cooking ideas for helping those healing. He's sharing his tips and secrets. Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MAR…
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Annie Sertich & Mindy Sterling Question Jay’s Ability To Have Friends.
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45:22Annie and Mindy talk about what it takes to have a deep and lasting friendship. They discuss what brought them together, how they are alike and how they are not. They also talk about a divorce workbook, pets, kids, the trauma of ex-husbands, the difference between growing up in Detroit vs Miami, having parents who asked you to perform and parents w…
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EP 82: Student Loan Forgiveness - Who Actually Qualifies & Who’s Stuck Paying?
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43:20We're joined this episode by certified student loan expert Glenn Sanger-Hodgson to tackle the complex world of college financing and student loan repayment. We'll break down three critical topics every parent and borrower needs to know: 1) The Parent PLUS Loan Trap – Why these loans come with the highest interest rates (9%+), how they accumulate qu…
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