Best Lightbox Podcasts (2025)

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Markets Shrug, CRE Activity Steadies – Government Shutdown Risks, Bankruptcy Signals & SF’s Two Office Realities 34:51

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For the week ending October 3rd, the LightBox team explores a market that seems unfazed by negative news. Despite a federal shutdown freezing key data releases, equity markets marched higher, brushing off Powell’s “irrational exuberance” moment, weak private jobs data, and even two surprise bankruptcies in the auto sector. Manus Clancy, Martha Coac…

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Episode 477 - LightBox Expo w/ Bobby Chiu & Jim Demonakos 34:20

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On this art filled episode, Josh and Jesse sit down with Booby Chiu and Jim Demonakos to chat about LightBox Expo. Join them as the discuss LBX 2025, creating the expo, the different offerings you can enjoy this year, KPop Demon Hunters, winning an Emmy, Gilmore Girls, art demos, and much more. What kind of offerings does LightBox Expo have this ye…

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Guest: Aleah Arundale 33:49

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In this 74th episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, natural diamond wholesaler Aleah Arundale from Chicago-based Olympian Diamonds joins the show. The episode begins with Paul and Aleah discussing the state of the U.S. diamond market going into the holiday season amidst tariff complications. Next, Aleah enthusiastically shares her …

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Diverse Data Signals – Equity Highs, Housing Pops, and Multifamily Moves 33:33

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For the week ending September 26, the LightBox team unpacks a market full of data contradictions. Fed Chair Powell may have given equity investors a sentiment reset, but stocks remain near record highs with CAPE (Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-Earnings) ratios at 40, rivaling the dot-com bubble era. Still, there’s concern over tariffs, labor softness…

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Episode 476 - Dungeon Crawler Carl w/ Matt Dinniman 35:44

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Hello Crawlers! On this week's episode, Josh and Luke are joined by creator Matt Dinniman to discuss the WEBTOON adaptation of his popular LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl. Join them as they discuss the webcomic, Matt's inspirations, Chrono Trigger, and much more. Thank you to WEBTOON for helping to facilitate this interview. Download the app and …

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Murky Markets, Steady CRE – A Fed Rate Cut, Housing Slump, and Transaction Trends 41:00

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For the week ending September 19, the LightBox team unpacks a market defined by mixed data signals. The Fed’s latest rate cut sent investors mixed messages, with Powell calling it a “risk management” move as job risks mount. Inflation data continues to contradict itself; retail sales are running hotter than expected, and holiday forecasts point to …

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115. Inside Politics & The Startup Ecosystem With Wilson Tucker 42:27

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This episode, we sit down and chat with Wilson Tucker about being an elected member of parliament, some of his achievements in the Legislative Council, and what he's now doing post-politics.

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CRE Appraisals in Focus – Valuations, Refis & the Data Center Boom with Craig Benton of Synovus Financial 35:21

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The CRE Weekly Digest team is joined by Craig Benton, Director of Valuation Services at Synovus Financial, to unpack the state of commercial real estate from the appraisal and lending POV. The team kicks off with a scorecard on Craig’s 2024 CRE predictions, earning nearly straight A’s for calling sector-specific downturns, rate cuts, and the timing…

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Jobs Jitters, Tariff Twists & CRE Activity Late-Summer Slowdown 40:54

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For the shortened week ending September 5, The CRE Weekly Digest team unpacks a turbulent few days in the markets. A federal court ruling that could unwind $500B in tariffs sent bond yields soaring, only to be reversed by disappointing labor data that pushed rates back down. With job openings now below the number of job seekers for the first time s…

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Episode 475 - Fantasy High with Derek V Song 43:14

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What's up Bad Kids! On this week's episode, Josh sits down with Derek V Song to discuss about the Dimension 20 campaign turned webcomic Fantasy High. They chat about the challenges of adapting over 20 hours of a campaign into a webcomic format, favorite characters, sexy rats, tables, and much more. Thank you to WEBTOON for helping to facilitate thi…

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114. Investing and Airtree's New $650M Fund With Dan Coughlan 35:40

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In this episode, Dan Coughlan from Airtree discusses his journey into venture capital, the dynamics of investing in startups, and the recent $650 million fund raised by Airtree. He shares insights on the importance of community in the startup ecosystem, the role of AI in shaping future businesses, and what he looks for when investing.…

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Episode 474 - KPop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long 23:09

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Hello fellow demon hunters! Courtney, Josh, & Maddie went to one of the KPop Demon Hunters Sing-A-Long event. What did they think of the sing-a-long? How was Maddie's first time seeing it? Chogiwa? Tune in to find out! We are looking for new cohosts! if you are interested in joining our team, please reach out to us on Instagram or via email at WUFc…

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Episode 61: CMBS & CRE CLOs: What the Data Gets Right (and Misses) with Michael Haas, CRED iQ 32:28

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CMBS issuance has roared back, yet distress, especially in office keeps building. In this episode, Michael Haas, founder & CEO of Credit IQ, joins us to separate signal from noise across CMBS and CRE CLOs. We dig into what the data shows right now, why CMBS has been winning share from the GSEs, and how five-year structures and bank scrutiny are sha…

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REITs Demystified – Dividend Machines, Market Signals & What CRE Investors Miss 34:20

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David Auerbach, Chief Investment Officer at Hoya Capital Real Estate, joins hosts Manus Clancy and Martha Coacher for a deep dive into the misunderstood world of REITs. Often dismissed as “boring” or overlooked next to market movers like Apple, Nvidia, or even crypto, REITs are in fact powering much of the CRE ecosystem. Auerbach explains why misco…

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Guest: Tom Moses 55:53

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In this 73rd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Tom Moses, Executive Vice President of The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), joins the show to discuss an array of timely industry topics. The episode begins with Tom giving his perspective on the current downturn in the diamond market and how it stacks up against others tha…

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Guest: Richa Singh 54:26

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In this 72nd episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Richa Singh, the Natural Diamond Council’s (NDC) Managing Director for India, joins the show for the first time. The episode begins with Paul recollecting his experience of being in India last year, especially as it pertains to the size of the gems and jewelry industry in Mumbai a…

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Inflation Fails to Shake Equity Markets, Focus on Rate Cuts while CRE Holds Firm 31:18

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For the week ending August 15, The CRE Weekly Digest team digs into a tale of two markets. Hot wholesale inflation data dampened hopes for a jumbo September rate cut, but investors are still more focused on the prospect of cheaper money than the persistence of higher prices. Manus Clancy warns that U.S. equities are looking dangerously complacent –…

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CRE 2025 Forecast – Rate Cuts, Resilience, and the Rise of AI with Economist Ryan Severino 41:27

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We welcome back Ryan Severino, Managing Director, Chief Economist and Head of Research at BGO, for a sweeping conversation on the macroeconomic forces shaping commercial real estate in the back half of 2025. Fresh off being named one of PERE’s 100 most influential figures in global real estate, Ryan joins the LightBox team to unpack everything from…

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Episode 473 - Baesd World 1:06:23

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This week, Josh sits down to chat with Jesse aka Baesd World. Join them as they discuss Jesse's art, Spiderman, comics, Hot Wheels, DBZ, the San Diego Comic-Con, and much more. Also, check Baesd World out in Anaheim, CA for @stickerxpo Saturday, August 9th. Follow Jesse: Follow Marc on: Instagram @baesd.world YouTube @BAESDart and @baesdart We are …

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113. The So Perth Origin Story with Adam Barrell 41:11

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In this episode, Jason Balchand and Adam Barell kick off the new season with the origin story of So Perth. Adam shares his journey from teaching himself to code at age 12, building a popular online wrestling website, to the "lightbulb moment" that led to the creation of the influential Twitter account, @tweetperth, and its evolution into the So Per…

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Mixed Bag — Fed Holds Rates, Corporate Earnings Falter, but CRE Outlook Sentiment Rises 40:30

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While the Fed held rates steady as expected, the bigger story may be what's underneath: Corporate earnings show tariffs are starting to bite.  Economic data prints are increasingly mixed. And the labor market is still holding out. But for how long? Manus takes a minute to assess the Fed funds rate stalemate. And he provides a thought about why a ra…

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Forecasting Through Fog — Rebecca Rockey on Stagflation, Tariffs & the CRE Outlook 37:50

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Rebecca Rockey, Deputy Chief Economist and Global Head of Forecasting at Cushman & Wakefield, joins the LightBox team for a focused conversation on the macroeconomic forces shaping commercial real estate in the back half of 2025. With stagflation creeping in, tariffs hitting record highs, and policy uncertainty clouding forecasts, Rebecca breaks do…

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Markets Dodge DC Drama – Inflation Muted, Bank Earnings Strong, and Industrial Bets Rise 35:01

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This week’s slate of economic data left pundits divided even as investors cheered on rising markets. Retail sales surprised to the upside, inflation was muted, and bank earnings beat forecasts. However, deeper trends raise caution: tariff receipts are surging, homebuilders are cutting prices, and the Trump–Powell standoff briefly rattled equity and…

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Episode 472 - Superman 1:01:57

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On this week's super episode, Josh is joined by Luke P and Marc J Gregson to chat about the newest DC superhero film Superman. They chat about the plot, characters, casting, Krypto, who should play Booster Gold, the future of DC, and much more. What did we think of the film? Who were our favorite characters? Batman Forever? Tune in to find out! Let…

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A Tale of Two Markets – CRE Distress vs. CMBS Resurgence with Morningstar’s David Putro 34:20

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David Putro, Head of Analytics for Morningstar Credit, doesn’t sugarcoat it. In this candid conversation with the LightBox team, he offers an unflinching look at where distress is building in commercial real estate and why resolution is moving at a crawl. With a sharp focus on office, multifamily, and malls, David explains why this cycle is unfoldi…

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Episode 471 - KPop Demon Hunters 52:13

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Welcome back Demon hunters! Brianna, Josh, and Luke sit down to chat about the new smash hit film KPop Demon Hunters. Join them as they chat about the story, characters, music, animation, boy bands, and what they'd like to see in a sequel. Let us know your favorite character from the movie in the Spotify comments! Follow Brianna: Instagram @bryngoe…

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Midyear 2025 CRE Pulse Check and Outlook – Navigating the Second Half 40:06

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It’s halftime in 2025, and The CRE Weekly Digest team is back with a data-driven gut check on a market that’s proving more resilient than expected. Despite tariff shocks, geopolitical tension, and consumer gloom, CRE hasn’t blinked. In fact, capital is flowing, transaction volume is up, and nine-digit retail deals are making a surprise comeback. Ma…

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Guest: Sam Indelicato 1:08:12

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In this 71st episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Sam Indelicato from U.S. wholesaler RDI Diamonds joins the show. The episode begins with Paul and Sam talking about how retailers are viewing the proposition of selling lab-grown diamonds as of mid-2025. Next, the two discuss why certain larger, fancy-shaped natural diamond catego…

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Markets Surge, AI Booms, and CRE Activity Shows Resilience Even with Geopolitical Volatility and Fed-Policy Uncertainty 39:31

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It’s a milestone week at The CRE Weekly Digest—our one-year anniversary and 52nd episode. From launch day to today, we’ve unpacked the headlines, challenged assumptions, and surfaced the trends that matter most for CRE professionals navigating uncertainty. This episode is no different. Markets are running hot, with stocks brushing all-time highs de…

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Shifting Sails–Navigating CRE Risk in the Era of Uncertainty–Holly Neber on Climate Risk, Insurance Shocks & Resilience 31:53

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What does it take to make a property—and a team—resilient in today’s volatile CRE landscape? Holly Neber, Chief Resilience Officer at AEI Consultants, joins the LightBox team to unpack the rising urgency around climate risk, insurance hurdles, and resilience planning. A 30-year environmental veteran and chair of the ASTM task group behind the indus…

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Inflation Eases, Tariff Tensions Cool, CRE Activity Dips & FEMA Fades — Good News, Bad News for CRE 35:09

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Inflation cools, tariff tensions ease, and investors start breathing a little easier, but is CRE catching a tailwind? The team digs into surprisingly positive CPI and PPI reports, unpacking why the market's fears may have overshot reality for now. With the May LightBox CRE Activity Index posting its first monthly decline of the year, the big questi…

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In the CMBS Trenches with Shlomo Chopp— Distress, Risk, and Finding Diamonds in the Rough 38:57

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CMBS workouts aren’t for the faint of heart—and CMBS expert Shlomo Chopp knows it better than most. With 20+ years of experience untangling distressed assets, Shlomo offers a rare, unsparing look into what borrowers, bondholders, and even AAA investors often get wrong. From why “non-recourse” loans aren’t always what they seem to how banking can re…

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Episode 470 - Soonercon 33 30:21

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This week, Josh sits down with Amber and Rachel to chat about the upcoming Soonercon 33. We discuss the guests, events, workshops, the 18+ Latercon, Josh moderating some of the panels, and much more. Grab you tickets at Soonercon.com and join us June 20th-22nd (2 weeks). Will you be attending Soonercon this year? Sound off in the Spotify comments! …

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Despite Tariff Turmoil Fatigue and Retail Recalibration, CRE Investment Holds Steady 40:24

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Markets may have cheered a court ruling limiting presidential tariff power—but don’t mistake it for clarity. The LightBox team—Martha Coacher, Manus Clancy, and Dianne Crocker—unpacks what’s really moving CRE: supply chain strains, shaky retail guidance, and tariff whiplash. Retailers are pulling forecasts, investors are fatigued, and Manus warns w…

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Episode 469 - Osora with creator Toni Renea 32:25

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What's Up Fandom! On today's episode, Josh is joined by Toni Renea to discuss her webcomic Osora. They chat about the plot, characters, Toni's influences growing up, Ranma 1/2, renting movies from Blockbuster, and much more. Did drop this episode on Osora's birthday?? Yes. Yes we did. Who's your favorite character in Osora? Sound off in the Spotify…

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Navigating CRE Lending Amid Economic Uncertainty with Eastern Bank's Matthew Osborne 41:19

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How are regional banks navigating today’s choppy economic and federal policy waters? The LightBox team gets an inside look when they talk to Matthew Osborne, EVP and Chief Credit Officer at Eastern Bank – a regional bank in the Boston MSA. Matt explains why Boston’s chronic housing shortage is helping multifamily remain a magnet for capital, even a…

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Bob Knakal & Rod Santomassimo—Mastering CRE Sales and What It Really Takes to Sell 2,350 Buildings 37:50

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What separates good brokers from great ones? In this special episode, Martha, Manus, and Dianne chat with two titans of CRE sales—Bob Knakal and Rod Santomassimo— who get real about what it takes to succeed, scale, and stay relevant across decades of market cycles. From the grind of daily prospecting to the power of knowing what the market data mea…

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Market Rebound—Too Much Too Fast? Trade Hopes Rise, CRE Activity Up, Fed Holds Back 39:47

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Does the first U.S. trade deal signal an off-ramp to global trade tensions? Stocks surged on news of the UK agreement, but other indicators suggest the market’s ebullience may be front-running reality. And the Fed knows it. Martha Coacher, Manus Clancy, and Dianne Crocker break down the signals that may impact CRE. From lighter cargo ships at the P…

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CRE Distress Decoded with Tammy & David Goldfisher—The Real Story Behind Loan Workouts, Distressed Assets & Capital Market Risk 33:21

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Distress is building in the CRE market—and borrowers are running out of room as opportunistic investors prepare to jump in. The power duo Tammy and David Goldfisher of The Henley Group join the LightBox team to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes with distressed commercial real estate assets, workouts, and the evolving capital mark…

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A Turnabout on Trade and Fed Talk? Plus the Housing Slump & First CRE Draft—A Market on Edge 38:19

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Markets may be uncertain, but the LightBox team is keeping it grounded—with some perspective and invoking the classic Gimme Shelter. As investors brace for tariff fallout, Manus, Dianne, and Martha break down the latest headline fatigue, a housing market under pressure, and the question of whether the lending engine will keep running. The team dive…

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Episode 468 - Trina Nishimura at Anime Frontier 9:46

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Another lost episode?? Josh sits down with Trina Nishimura at Anime Frontier to chat about her roles, strong characters, voice over, and much more. Huge thanks to Anime Frontier for helping facilitate this interview. Who's your favorite character Trina has portrayed? Sound off in the Spotify comments! Follow Trina on: Instagram @trinanish Follow An…

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The Fed, Rate Cuts, and the CRE Reset with former Fed Insider Tyler Wiggers 41:28

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The timing for this conversation couldn’t have been better. Former Federal Reserve insider Tyler Wiggers gives us a break down on what the Fed is thinking right now about monetary policy especially in the wake of the tariff turmoil and market volatility. He shares why rate cuts may be further off than the market (and the Trump administration) hopes…

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Episode 467 - Bryce Papenbrook at Anime Frontier 12:14

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Josh and Bryce Papenbrook catch up at Anime Frontier 2024. Join them as they chat about voice acting, Bryce's roles, his father's legacy, and more. Due to equipment issues, we thought we lost this episode, but here you go! Huge thanks to Anime Frontier for helping facilitate this interview. Who's your favorite character Bryce has portrayed? Sound o…

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CRE Capital Markets with Rick Jones—How Distress, Demand and Debt are Reshaping the Real Estate Cycle 34:34

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Rick Jones, Founder and Principal of Jackstay Ventures LLC, joins the LightBox crew to unpack the latest capital markets chaos stirred up by post-tariff volatility and macro uncertainty. The conversation spans the latest pulse on recession risk and lender behavior to the evolving role of warehouse lending and the long-awaited wave of distressed deb…

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Episode 466 - Monet Tatianna Lerner 54:01

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Josh sits down with voice actor & musician Monet Tatianna Lerner to chat about her carrier, being a child actor, favorite cartoons growing up, animated red-heads, opening for Jesse McCartney, Medieval Times, not stopping at Buc-ees, and more. Who's your favorite animated red-head? Sound off in the Spotify comments! Follow Monet on: Instagram @monet…

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CRE Post Tariffs—Safe Harbor or Risk of Downdraft? 34:00

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The team breaks down what Manus calls “tariffs on steroids” and why the impact is more opaque than anything we’ve seen before. With investors reacting to tariffs with a stock sell-off and a flight to the safety of Treasurys, the discussion focuses on the potential impact to commercial real estate (CRE). Is CRE the new safe harbor? The LightBox CRE …

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Episode 465 - Novocaine 46:33

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Join Josh and Luke P as they sit down to chat about the new action comedy Novocaine, the new Minecraft movie, how to market a movie, Josh gushing about Jack Quaid, English football clubs, the dangers of claw machines, and much more. Should Jack Quad fans be called Quadludes? Sound off in the Spotify comments! Follow Luke P on: Instagram @lukeaparis…

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Guest: Jon Phillips Returns, Again 34:43

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In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, well respected Canadian diamond industry veteran Jon Phillips returns. The conversation begins with Paul and Jon analyzing the current state of the natural diamond market. They then discuss the “elephant in the room,” i.e. lab-grown diamonds, and the impact that the product is having o…

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State of the CRE Debt Market—Insights from CREFC’s Lisa Pendergast 30:26

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This week the LightBox podcast team talks with Lisa Pendergast, President and CEO of Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) about the CRE debt market. Together, they discuss the current landscape of the commercial real estate finance market, highlighting a sharp rebound in market sentiment and CMBS issuance volumes. And, despite the robust …

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The Fed Soothes Market Madness Plus Retail Sales, Housing, Big CRE Deals, and Leaps of Faith 38:48

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A round of mixed economic data took a back seat to the investor focus on the Federal Reserve meeting. With the expected no change on interest rates, the focus was on Chairman Powell’s outlook, inflation forecasts – (yes, he said transitory again), and how the stock market corrections are shaping investor sentiment. The team also unpacks new data ab…