Best Blomquist Podcasts (2025)

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E 174 | That Toxic Ex That You Keep Going Back To w/ Melanie Blomquist 19:10

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Podcast Description Episode #174 | Season 8 Episode 15 [PG-13] I continue my series of guest interviews (remotely). Next up is Melanie Blomquist. Melanie opens up about being a single mom of 2 teenagers daughters, living in Des Moines, IA and how online dating is the devil. Melanie is in her mid 30s and in the healthcare industry. We end the episod…

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E 175 | List of Hats w/ Matt Dooyema 25:46

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Episode #175 | Season 8 Episode 16 [R] I continue my series of guest interviews (remotely). Episode delayed but next up is Matt Dooyema. Matt is a husband, comic, producer, host, voice actor, podcaster, and more. The conversation starts talking about how he started his podcast Awful Service Podcast (currently with co host Joe Cocozzello). He shares…

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Episode 67 - Angeliki Melidou - Winter Viruses: The triple threat explained 20:39

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In this episode of ECDC On Air, we discuss the seasonal spread of respiratory viruses with ECDC's Principal Expert in Respiratory Viruses - Angeliki Melidou. Angeliki explores the impact of viruses like influenza, RSV, and COVID-19, the importance of vaccination, and practical measures to protect both individuals and healthcare systems. Tune in for…

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Episode 57 - Steve Hladik talks FAPA 26:39

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In the 57th episode of “What The M,” hosts Kent McPhail and Steve Hladik dive into the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA). Steve, taking the guest seat, breaks down what FAPA is, why it was enacted, and how its retroactive application has created major challenges for lenders, investors, and servicers. From constitutional implications under the…

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E 173 | Make Love to 4 Old White Women w/ Jared Clayton Brown 24:07

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Episode #173 | Season 8 Episode 14 [PG-13] I continue my series of guest interviews (remotely). Next up is Jared Clayton Brown. Jared shares part of his college experience, coming out, and getting a chapter from his master's thesis published in a new book: Golden Girls: Tales from the Lanai. Available now. Jared is a Digital News Editor at WOSU Pub…

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E 172 | Being Mad at People with Herpes w/ Gad Holland 22:15

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Episode 56 - Michael Merritt 40:54

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The 56th episode of What the M features Michael Merritt, Senior Vice President of Customer Care and Default Mortgage Servicing at BOK Financial. A longtime friend of the show is back for his 3rd visit! Michael Merritt has returned to What the M. This time around, he is here to share his thoughts on the topic of the new HUD bidding guidelines and th…

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E 171 | This is Gonna Get Me Canceled w/ Doc Peterson 26:03

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Episode 66 - Diamantis Plachouras - The Silent Spread - Europe’s C. auris Challenge 14:34

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In this episode of ECDC On Air , we talk to ECDC's Head of Section - Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections - Dr Diamantis Plachouras, who explains the rising threat of the drug-resistant fungus Candidozyma (Candida) auris. Discovered only in 2009, C. auris has become a serious problem in European hospitals - spreading betwee…

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E 170 | Mission 2 Be Funny w/ Kevin Johnson 22:44

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Episode 55 - LeAllen Frost 35:07

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The 55th episode of What the M features LeAllen Frost, Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel - Head of Litigation at Pennymac. It’s that time again… for a new episode of What the M! Kent and Steve are excited to be joined by LeAllen Frost, Deputy General Counsel at Pennymac—a top lender and servicer that has helped more than five millio…

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Episode 65 - All you Need to Know about Traineeships at ECDC 30:34

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In this episode of ECDC On Air, trainees from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control share their unique experiences and insights about the traineeship program. They discuss their backgrounds, daily responsibilities, and provide valuable advice for future trainees. The conversation also covers life in Stockholm, career opportunities …

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E 169 | Family Vacation 2025 Pt. 2/ What Happens in Lake Mills ... 22:10

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E 168 | Family Vacation 2025 w/ (Monica Peace) 14:41

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Episode 54 - Rick Sharga & Daren Blomquist 57:35

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The 54th episode of What the M features Rick Sharga, CEO and President of the CJ Patrick Company, and Daren Blomquist, Vice President of Market Economics at Auction.com. It’s that time again… for a new SEASON of What the M! Over the first three seasons of What the M, Kent and Steve have been fortunate enough to interview an incredible roster of tal…

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E 167 | And the Winner Is ... 1st Annual Barbershop BBQ Competition w/ (Qualita McClendon, Robert Suniga, Rashi Dildy, Jason Dauer, & Hannah McAtee) 25:29

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E 166 | BOREDPEGUY AKA Another Child Predator (Allegedly) 17:08

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Falling Spectacularly with Anita Hollander 1:08:16

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On today's episode of the Ramp. It. Up! Podcast, we are joined by singer, songwriter, composer, director, actress, and advocate Anita Hollander. Get to Know Our Guest Anita Hollander has worked throughout Europe, Asia, Russia and America as an actress, singer, composer, lyricist, director, producer, and teacher. She has premiered new works of compo…

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Risk Wire - Episode 2 - Diphtheria in Europe: Why is ECDC Raising the Flag? 21:31

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In this special episode of ECDC On Air, Bruno Ciancio - Head of Unit - Directly Transmitted and Vaccine-preventable Disease at ECDC, discusses the recent Rapid Risk Assessment on diphtheria, its symptoms, transmission, and the importance of vaccination. He highlights the current trends in diphtheria cases, particularly among vulnerable populations,…

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E 165 | Superman (2025) Movie Review w/ My Sons (Ky & Drake Peace) 22:41

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E 164 | The Same Monster 21:48

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E 163 | We Only See Half The Story 16:07

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Risk Wire - Episode 1 - Linda Trönnberg & Theresa Enkirch - Hepatitis A Spike in Europe: What’s Behind the Surge? 14:46

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Why are hepatitis A cases rising sharply in parts of Europe - and what can public health professionals do about it? In this episode of ECDC on Air, Linda Trönnberg - Principal Expert in Food-, Waterborne and Zoonotic Diseases, and Theresa Enkirch - Expert in Microbiology and Molecular Epidemiology break down the latest hepatitis A outbreak affectin…

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E 162 | Modern Day Racism: Shiloh Hendrix 29:22

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Episode 53 - The Last Question (Season 3 Finale) 22:24

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Welcome to the season 3 finale of What the M! This season, Kent and Steve have interviewed amazing, thoughtful, and brilliant guests. Each guest has been uniquely qualified to speak about different aspects of the default servicing industry, and has provided valuable information to What the M’s listeners. Each guest is unique, but they all have one …

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E 161 | Race War: Caitlin Clark v Angel Reese 21:33

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E 160 | Previously On Peace Talk 15:19

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Episode 62 - Andrea Würz & Sarah Earnshaw Blomquist - The 5 Cs of Vaccination 26:03

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In this episode of #ECDCOnAir, the discussion revolves around vaccination acceptance, exploring the factors influencing people's health choices, the role of social and behavioural sciences, the impact of misinformation, and the trends in vaccination rates across Europe. ECDC experts - Sarah Earnshaw Blomquist and Andrea Würz provide insights into h…

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Episode 52 - Gina Gallutia and David Mulkay 30:35

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The 52nd episode of What the M features Gina Gallutia, Executive Membership Director of the Five Star Institute, and David Mulkay, Director of Legal League. Gina and David are long-time friends of the podcast and stopped by to discuss the benefits of Five Star and Legal League, trends in the default servicing industry, and upcoming industry events.…

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Cemetery Kisses and Peacocks: A Season 1 Finale 51:57

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Send us a text Today we bid adieu to Season 1! Join us as we visit the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to pay tribute to Season 1's final featured individuals (Tomata du Plenty and Maila Nurmi) and share some significant personal news as Courtney announces her upcoming move to Minnesota. To see our other grave offerings for Season 1, check out our insta…

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Episode 61 - Maria Keramarou - The Big Measles Comeback 21:08

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In this episode of ECDC: On Air, Maria Keramarou, ECDC's expert in vaccine-preventable diseases, discusses the rising cases of measles in Europe. We explore the highly contagious nature of measles, the importance of vaccination, the resurgence of cases post-COVID, and the challenges of vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Learn more about the Euro…

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Episode 60 - Charlotte Deogan - Europe's SDG Reality Check 15:42

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In this episode, we explore Europe's progress toward the 2030 SDGs with Charlotte Deogan, expert in communicable diseases at ECDC. This episode unpacks SDG Target 3.3, which aims to end the epidemics of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and combat viral hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections by 2030. As ECDC releases its first comprehensive monitor…

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Punk to Paint: Tomata Du Plenty Part 2 59:57

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Send us a text Spoiler alert!!! - Tomata keeps doin' stuff in this episode. Our deep dive into his life reveals an artist who refused to be defined by any single medium, constantly evolving from drag performer to punk rock icon to folk artist without ever losing his authenticity. When a broken leg temporarily halted Tomata's performance career in 1…

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Let's Do Things: Tomata Du Plenty Part 1 1:00:56

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Send us a text At the intersection of drag theater, punk rock innovation, and fearless artistic evolution stands David Xavier Harrigan - better known to those in-the-know as Tomato DePlenty. From his early days with the revolutionary Cockettes (described by John Waters as "insane hippie drag queens" creating "complete sexual anarchy"), to founding …

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Episode 59 - Veronica Cristea - Beyond numbers: Understanding TB 21:45

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Marking World TB Day 2025, this episode explores the data on tuberculosis in Europe based on the latest surveillance report, published recently by ECDC and WHO. Veronica Cristea, Scientific Officer at ECDC, discusses the overall TB situation in the EU/EEA, the impact of COVID-19, challenges in treatment success, and the concerning rise in TB cases …

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Episode 51 - A Fireside Chat with Kent and Steve 34:46

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For the 51st episode of What the M, Kent and Steve have a "fireside chat" about the economy, current regulatory conditions… and whether you should use ChatGPT for your March Madness bracket! Listen on for up-to-the-moment updates about the default servicing industry. Steve Hladik is a Partner at Hladik, Onorato, and Federman, LLP. He received his u…

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Episode 50 - Walter Mullen & Michael Keaton 36:22

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The 50th episode of “What the M” features Walter Mullen and Michael Keaton from Onity Group, Inc. This episode focuses on the changes taking place on a state and federal level within the default servicing industry, the record-high credit debt and auto loan defaults that Americans currently face, and the use of technology within the industry. We are…

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Episode 58 - Alessandro Broglia and Katriina Willgert - Avian Flu – The Next Pandemic Threat? 28:39

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This episode explores the growing threat of avian influenza, which has led to massive outbreaks in bird populations and an increasing number of cases in mammals. With nearly 70 human cases and one death confirmed in the US recently linked to the H5N1 subtype, concerns are rising about its potential to spread among humans in Europe and cause a pande…

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Punk Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 4 1:26:34

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Send us a text Well, here it is. The final installment of our four part series on Maila Nurmi. Maila didn’t get all she deserved in her life and she never really reaped the benefits of her creations. But the life she lived was full of adventure, fascination, excitement and in many ways, love. In this particular episode, we explore her final romance…

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Episode 49 - Michael Merritt Returns 42:35

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The 49th episode of “What the M” features the return of Michael Merritt, Senior Vice President of Customer Care and Default Mortgage Servicing at BOK Financial. This time around on "What the M," Michael is here to share his thoughts on the topic of AI in the servicing industry. Michael is the Senior Vice President of Customer Care and Default Mortg…

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Post Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 3 1:19:34

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Send us a text Just when Maila’s career was starting to run out of steam, some luck with Liberace kept her in the spotlight for a time. But this was quickly followed by bad decisions, bad boys and a very bad movie called Plan 9 from Outer Space. Pop in those ear buds, friend. You don’t want to miss this. Links from the show: https://youtu.be/alPPXV…

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Episode 48 - Dusten Hendrickson 29:52

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The 48th episode of “What the M” features Dusten Hendrickson, Founder and CEO of Mailbox Money. Mailbox Money specializes in transforming real estate development through strategic land selection, wellness-focused design, and innovative project leadership. Dusten’s expertise extends to real estate syndication, working closely with partners to struct…

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Episode 47 - Ty Miller 32:29

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The 47th episode of “What the M” features Ty Miller, Managing Director at Annaly Capital Management. Ty graduated from Missouri State University (Go Bears!) with a BS in Psychology and Management. He has held executive leadership roles in operations management, sales leadership, and default administration. Before going to work for Annaly Capital, h…

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We Love You, Los Angeles: Remembering the Victims of the Fires 14:06

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Send us a text This podcast is all about making sure that the stories of Hollywood’s dead never die, and after this absolutely horrific week, we need to do just that in our own small way. Thank you to all of the firefighters, volunteers, loving citizens of Los Angeles, and people helping from afar. Humanity is the only thing that can save us in the…

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Episode 57 - Leonidas Alexakis - Health Task Force in Action - DRC Congo 12:15

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In this episode of ECDC on Air, we speak with Leonidas Alexakis, an expert in epidemic intelligence at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).Leonidas shares insights from his recent deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of the European Health Task Force. He discusses his role in supporting the response…

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Prime Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 2 1:39:04

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Send us a text As we unravel the layers of Vampira's gothic charm, we celebrate her unique blend of dark humor and magnetic persona that captivated 1950s audiences. Picture her cruising Sunset Boulevard in full vampire regalia, her chilling scream echoing through the night—a scene that marked her groundbreaking show, Nightmare Attic. We reminisce a…

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Episode 46 - The Year in Review 19:20

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The 46th episode of “What the M” features Kent McPhail and Stephen Hladik with a year-end wrap up of 2024. Check it out to find out what happened (and didn't happen!) in the default servicing industry in 2024, and what Kent and Steve predict is next to come in 2025! *************************************************** A huge thank you to our Season …

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Episode 56 - Eeva Broberg - RSV - A Winter Threat To The Vulnerable 19:43

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In this interview, we sit down with Eeva Broberg, ECDC Principal Expert on respiratory viruses, who tells us why respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an often overlooked disease which represents a considerable risk to certain groups every winter. Eeva also talks about the impact on healthcare, and whether current treatments like monoclonal antibodi…

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Episode 45 - Jenny Lee and Matt Watson 23:40

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The 45th episode of “What the M” features Matt Watson, President of LegalFee Consultants, LLC and Jenny Lee, Senior Consultant for LegalFee Consultants, LLC. Today’s episode is about a challenge many law firms face daily: the managing of their invoicing processes, hidden costs of inefficiencies in those processes, and how their companies seek to un…

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Pre-Vampira: Maila Nurmi Part 1 1:35:43

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Send us a text Get ready to unravel the journey of a remarkable woman who bucked the expectations of her time at every turn. Maila Nurmi (better known as Vampira) was really and truly the original mistress of the night. As we take a look at her early years, we can see that dichotomy was always present for her. Her father was a teetotaler, while her…