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Wedding Day Podcast

Iron Diamond | Sonja Babich

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Welcome to “Wedding Day Podcast” with you host Sonja Babich, Owner and CEO of Iron Diamond Media - a leading wedding resource featuring seven localized wedding brands and wedding publications across the country. Come along as they travel from state to state to connect with the most creative and well-respected professionals in the wedding industry. Every episode will arm you with in-depth knowledge; the hottest new trends, wedding day tips and details, and... they show you all the joys of pla ...
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I have objective views and I am a jerk. I am catholic and I am conservative, but this is not a faith based or political podcast. I am a "normal" person that likes to discuss many topics and although I view things through a catholic/conservative lens, my time in the Army has also left me with an asshole complex. I am not an expert nor am I perfect, but I am Objective and I am a Jerk, so join the Objective Jerk as my Catholic conscience battles with my veteran outlook.
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Send us a text We connect a headline-grabbing fraud claim in Minnesota to a broader crisis of trust, tracing alleged daycare fronts, political incentives, and the struggle to hold anyone accountable. Faith, anger, and a plea for clarity drive a raw look at culture, institutions, and what it takes to rebuild trust. • Massive daycare fraud in Minneso…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How to decide if a restaurant wedding venue is right for your celebration Why food-forward weddings elevate guest experience Ways to thoughtfully blend multiple cultures into one wedding day What to consider when choosing a photographer for timeless wedding photos Tips on planning a large wedding In this episode of…
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Send us a text We share a quiet post-Christmas reflection on grief easing with time, then dive into a Gary Oldman story that opens a larger critique of Hollywood power, partisanship, and why some fans step away from movies and football alike. The thread ties personal choice, media fatigue, and trust in storytelling. • Grief anniversary and how the …
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Send us a text We share a day-in-the-life mix of community joy, a stubborn Santa beard plan, and a sharp critique of a high-profile LAPD press conference that left the public with more questions than answers. Culture meets competence as we weigh trust, safety, and how institutions talk when people are scared. • Local empanada festival energy and co…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How live wedding painting works from consultation to final reveal What couples should consider when choosing a creative wedding vendor How lighting, timing and venue design impact live wedding artwork How live wedding art goes beyond guest entertainment Why live wedding paintings become meaningful, long-term keepsa…
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Send us a text A packed church, a short fuse, and a promise to stop rambling set the tone for a raw dive into movies, politics, and the pressure cooker of social media. I start with a simple fix—bullet points to keep thoughts straight—then trace how unpredictability grinds at patience, especially if you’ve learned to brace for surprise. From there,…
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Send us a text We move from Advent musings and 80s action-movie nostalgia to two fresh shootings, the trust gap in media, and a raw debate over borders, culture, and gun laws. Family life, sports, and faith ground the rant with small, steady wins that keep hope alive. • Remembering Al Leong and classic action films • Australia Hanukkah attack and t…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How to budget for wedding flowers and understand true floral costs Sustainable options for repurposing or composting wedding flowers What defines luxury wedding florals beyond just price or size When to book your wedding florist and why timing matters How floral design transforms a venue and guest experience In thi…
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Send us a text We weigh the Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, why theaters won’t die but will shrink, and why physical media still matters when streaming purges the forgettable and the future cult classics. We share a practical release model, vent about bad theater etiquette, and set grounded hopes for DC and Snyder. • Streaming-first habits over cinema t…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How to write a personalized, emotionally resonant wedding ceremony Tips for creating a seamless, high-impact ceremony that flows with the wedding timeline Why modern officiants should also be storytellers and performers Strategies for helping couples with vows and speeches How Weddings Royale supports clients throu…
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Send us a text We scan a week of jagged headlines and talk frankly about safety, faith, war, and the burn-out that follows nonstop outrage. It’s a raw, unscripted riff that trades hot takes for honest questions and small, human moments. • Guard ambush, readiness, and force protection • Political fatigue and the cost of constant outrage • Argentina …
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Send us a text We catch up on home life, share the artisan bread journey we’re building, then dig into Train Dreams on Netflix—a quiet period film with strong craft and some choices that pulled us out of the story. We weigh the visuals we loved against edits that felt message-first. • wife’s baking and setting up a small bread business • why period…
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Send us a text Typhoon fallout, a week without internet, and a candid riff on DC’s future, Snyder’s strengths, and how theaters can survive. We weigh ownership rumors, streaming realities, and the kind of cuts that could bring fans back. • typhoon hit light yet caused days of outages • frustration with ISP delays and service handoffs • stepping bac…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How expert wedding caterers design guest-focused food experiences Creative ways to personalize catering and service for your wedding day How to plan a seamless food and beverage timeline for your reception The top questions every couple should ask their wedding caterer Why hospitality-driven service is a growing tr…
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Send us a text Storm warnings set the tone as we vent about gridlock, power cuts, and the one-highway reality, then dive into why Predator: Badlands leaves normies cold while pleasing deep-lore fans. We argue for keeping the monster mysterious and push back on universe-building that forgets fear. • Typhoon prep, power advisories, and rough audio • …
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How the system encourages candid, emotional and hilarious messages What makes Voast a scalable, no-attendant-needed solution Tips for maximizing your post-event footage with custom edits and video books How this keepsake becomes one of the most meaningful parts of your wedding How Voast reimagines the guest book th…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: What a circular, or “love circle,” ceremony is and how it creates intimacy How to plan a dinner-party-style reception How food and design can transform your reception into an experience Creative ways to surprise guests with personal wedding details Tips for trusting your planner and staying true to your vision In t…
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Send us a text We call out shutdown theater, SNAP panic, and media spin while arguing for personal resilience over permanent dependency. Between political takes, we share All Souls Day in the Philippines and what genuine life looks like when the cameras are off. • purpose of welfare as a short bridge not a lifestyle • All Souls Day prep, family plo…
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Send us a text We open with a joyful 20-year vow renewal before diving into a hard look at CDL fraud in California and what lax standards mean for public safety. Trucker testimonies, real crash cases, and political blame shape a blunt conversation about accountability. • vow renewal and why rules matter • CDL testing scams and identity gaps • safet…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: What questions to ask when touring a full-weekend wedding venue The guest experience benefits of on-site lodging, dining and activities Why infrastructure and vendor access matter for seamless planning Ways to make your wedding feel like a joyful retreat for everyone How Lied Lodge blends sustainability with timele…
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Send us a text We react in real time to learning that The Lone Gunmen’s 2001 pilot centers on a plot to steer a plane into the World Trade Center to jumpstart a war. Shock turns into a live research session as we weigh coincidence, influence, and how fiction can mirror risk. • context on X-Files and the Lone Gunmen spinoff • summary of the pilot’s …
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Send us a text Are Democrats trying to find their version of President Trump with Katie Porter? Instead of focusing on a stable platform and authenticity, liberals are putting their hopes in a brash, take no prisoner candidate, with similarities to Trump. The problem is; ego, directness and attitude is all she has in common with President Trump. Co…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: What questions to ask when hiring a DJ, live musician, or MC Why it's no longer “DJ or live music” — and how you can have both Why having a bilingual, bicultural vendor can elevate the guest experience Tips for building a seamless flow from ceremony to dance floor What music blending trends are taking over modern w…
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Send us a text We dig into the legend of John Tornow, the “Wild Man of Wenatchee,” tracing his path from solitary woodsman to hunted figure, and how panic, press, and poor choices drove a deadly spiral. Along the way we reflect on pop culture fatigue, reboots, and why old stories still hit harder than new ones. • brief catch-up and pop culture note…
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Send us a text Listen to learn: What makes a dessert station more memorable than a wedding cake Creative ways to personalize your dessert offerings Tips for designing interactive sweets bars your guests will love How to align your dessert station with your wedding aesthetic Why guest-centered treats create lasting impressions In this episode of Wed…
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Send us a text We break down a blistering article on how modern cinema frames masculinity, why reboots sideline legacy heroes, and why audiences are walking away. We contrast on‑screen narratives with hard data on harassment, homelessness, suicide, and men checking out of dating and culture. • hospital realities in the Philippines and life updates …
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: How PhotoBohemia elevates the traditional wedding photo booth Why seamless design integration makes all the difference Creative ways to personalize your photo booth backdrop Tips for choosing entertainment that enhances the guest experience What sets luxury wedding photo booths apart from standard options In this e…
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Send us a text The Philippines is experiencing protests against government corruption as citizens demand accountability for embezzled flood control project funds and the resulting ineffective infrastructure during typhoon season. • Politicians and contractors inflate project costs and pocket the difference • Barangay captains (neighborhood official…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: Why hiring a professional planner can save time, stress and money What tented weddings require that venues don’t always provide How to handle vendor communication and coordination like a pro What details matter most when planning an after-party Key advice for couples considering backyard or private property wedding…
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Send us a text A typhoon knocks out power for two days, sparking contemplation about our modern vulnerabilities and government overreach in unexpected places. • Living with generators and planning for extended outages during natural disasters • The real threat of solar flares and coronal mass ejections to our digital infrastructure • Double standar…
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Send us a text Life in the Philippines brings unique challenges from typhoon flooding to cultural differences in healthcare and social events, while media bias continues to divide people across the world. • Organic protests in the Philippines focus on genuine issues like corruption in infrastructure projects that worsen flooding problems • Filipino…
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Send us a text The mysterious death of Bobby Fuller in 1966 remains one of music's most intriguing cold cases, with circumstances that point to murder rather than the official ruling of suicide or accident. • Bobby Fuller was a rising rock star who recorded "I Fought the Law" with his band the Bobby Fuller Four • His body was found in his car, dous…
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Send us a text 🎧 Listen to learn: What Taylor Swift’s wedding might look like (according to a luxury planner) How to design a guest-forward, experience-rich wedding day Tips for navigating wedding venue tours and full-weekend rentals Why skipping a bridal party might make sense for your wedding How to approach wedding planning with flexibility and …
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Send us a text The controversial firing of Jimmy Kimmel reveals how late-night television has become increasingly partisan and financially unsustainable as hosts alienate large segments of potential viewers. Media companies are using controversies as convenient excuses to address declining ratings while political tribalism prevents meaningful dialo…
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Send us a text I share my musical journey of the band CREED; from being a hater to finding deep connection with their music through my Catholic faith. What started as reluctant curiosity has turned into emotional appreciation for songs I once dismissed. • Growing up as a Pearl Jam fan who rejected Creed for sounding too similar • How my Catholic fa…
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