Best Adam Chavez Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 526: Finding An Assistant That Becomes A Profit Center for Your Business with Tim Francis 36:53

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In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Tim Francis, founder of Great Assistant. Tim has helped over 800 entrepreneurs and investors hire trusted, high-level domestic executive assistants—not virtual assistants overseas, but real partners who become an extension of you. Tim’s story is remarkable. From losing $350K in…

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971 - The Years of Whatever feat. Will Sommer (9/22/25) 1:17:39

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Will Sommer of The Bulwark returns to Chapo to talk about the right’s reaction to the assassination of Charlie Kirk as well as his funeral proceedings in Arizona. We recap the Groyper War that preceded the assassination and the pressure it put on Kirk to move right, as well as the conspiracies surrounding his shooting. Was Israel involved? Why was …

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Episode 525: How to Invest in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA with Joe Fulvio 18:37

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In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I sit down with Joe Fulvio of CAMA Plan, a leading firm in self-directed retirement accounts. Joe brings decades of experience in strategic marketing and distribution across multiple industries and now helps investors use self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s to unlock new opportunities. We break dow…

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969 - Pablo Torre Fucks Around and Finds Out feat. Pablo Torre (9/15/25) 1:31:47

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In today’s two-parter, we start off with more coverage of the assassination of Charlie Kirk: what it means, possible motives, and the tidal wave of right-wing cancel culture it has wrought. Will then interviews journalist Pablo Torre of Pablo Torre Finds Out about recently unearthed collusion in the NFL, with a story that starts with Deshaun Watson…

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Episode 524: IRS Traps, Tax Myths, and How to Protect Yourself with Gerry Delang 21:12

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In this episode, I welcome back Gerry Delang, founder of End Tax Problems Now, a firm he started in 2001 to help individuals and businesses resolve complex IRS issues. Gerry is who I call the “stress reliever”, because when you’re facing the most feared collection agency in the world, you need someone who knows how to fight back and win. We talk ab…

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967 - Whitehat feat. Derek Davison (9/8/25) 1:14:41

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Chapo Senior Foreign Policy correspondent Derek Davison is back once again to talk about the escalating possibility of war in Venezuela. We discuss the recent strike on a Venezuelan boat by Trump and his newly-Christened Department of War, a botched raid into North Korea, our collapsing relationship with India, China’s SCO summit with Russia, and c…

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The Players Club Episode 1: Metal Gear Solid (1998) - Am I My Brother’s Streaker? 2:11:46

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In 1998, the world was ruled by Rayman. You could not go anywhere without seeing Rayman street art. Thousands of children died attempting to cut their own limbs off and suspend them from midair. All that changed when Solid Snake was brought into the third dimension.Brendan and Felix kick off their journey through the greatest story ever told by sur…

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965 - A Chorus Line feat. Alex Nichols (9/2/25) 1:24:10

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Alex is back for some speculation about the health of Donald Trump (after his disappearance) and Rudy Giuliani (after his “not targeted” car crash). Then we turn to the weird world of Democratic Party influencers and the dark-money group secretly funding their American Girl Doll memes. Finally, we chat a little about phones in schools and Adam Frie…

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Episode 523: Why Fear, Doubt, & Perfectionism is Keeping You From Achieving Your Goals 21:31

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In this solo cast, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of our In the Trenches Bootcamp and sharing the questions I ask every attendee—and the surprising answers I keep getting. Too many investors set goals but stop short of executing, and that’s what holds them back. As you watch this episode, I challenge you to stop waiting for the “perfect time” a…

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Episode 522: Scaling from 5 to 34 Units with Creative Deals with Joe Jensen 34:56

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In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down with Joe Jensen—a thrill-seeker turned real estate investor who scaled from 5 to 34 units in less than two years. Joe’s story takes us from growing up on a rural ranch in Utah, to a decade in door-to-door sales, to building a diverse real estate portfolio that gave him the freedom to raise his kids an…

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963 - Distractions feat. Prem Thakker (8/25/25) 1:13:57

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Zeteo’s Prem Thakker joins us for a look at Trump’s takeover of Washington D.C. We talk about the impetus for the takeover, what day-to-day life in occupied D.C. looks and feels like for its immigrant communities, and the Democratic Party’s impotent response. We then look more broadly at Trump’s Fortress America, ICE’s country-wide renditions, and …

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Episode 521: The 10-Year Freedom Plan to Build Wealth, Ditch Debt, and Take Control with Adam Carroll 23:13

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In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down once again with Adam Carroll—internationally recognized financial literacy expert, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and creator of The Shred Method. Adam has been a repeat guest on our podcast because every time he joins us, he brings fresh strategies and insights that help our community accelerate …

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961 - The Dogs of War feat. Seth Harp (8/18/25) 1:33:17

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Journalist and author Seth Harp returns to the pod to talk about his horrifying and expansive new book The Fort Bragg Cartel. We talk with Seth about America’s forever-war machine and the global drug empire it empowers, with a special focus on the case of Delta Force officer William Lavigne, who killed his best friend before turning up dead near Fo…

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Episode 520: 4 Levels of Motivation for Motivated Seller Leads with Shaun Farr 17:53

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In this episode, I’m joined by Shaun Farr, President of Landvoice, a leading real estate technology and data firm that’s been helping investors and agents find profitable off-market deals since 1991. Shaun shares exactly how Landvoice sources its unique lists that include pre-foreclosures, for-sale-by-owners, expired listings, and a brand-new distr…

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Summerween Spooky Bingo & Fundraiser with Bella LuGhostly & Hollyweird Paranormal! 5:15

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Spooky Bingo for a good cause with Hollyweird Paranormal and the spooky spinster herself, Bella LuGhostly ! Most of the proceeds will be donated to CHIRLA ( Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles). For more information and where to get your tickets click her SPOOKY BINGOBy Tammie Merheb-Chavez & Brice Mitchell Williams

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959 - The Bopper’s Lair (8/11/25) 1:03:14

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We begin by reading the last will and testament of Anas al-Sharif, a 28-year-old journalist for Al-Jazeera that was among those slain in Gaza by Israel yesterday. We then resume our Epstein coverage, including a look at his Manhattan lair and celebrity dinner guests. Then, two pieces on venture capitalists driven insane by The Computer and a story …

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Episode 519: Mindset Over Skillset to Build Wealth, Confidence, and Mental Clarity with Jason Abell 27:14

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In this Wicked Smart Master’s Class, I sit down with Jason Abell—speaker, coach, and co-founder of Rewire, to talk about what it really takes to make a sustainable transition from W-2 life to entrepreneurial freedom. Jason spent over two decades in the mortgage industry before answering the deeper calling to help others grow through mindset transfo…

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957 - Democracy Soon! feat. Osita Nwanevu (8/4/25) 1:02:47

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Osita Nwanevu stops by to discuss his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. Osita leads us through his case that American “democracy” as it currently stands isn’t that democratic at all. We discuss the real intentions of the founders, the actual American revolution of the Civil War, and the stalled re…

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BONUS - The Bitter Buddha feat. Eddie Pepitone 1:02:36

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Will welcomes comedian Eddie Pepitone to the show for a bonus interview. They rap on keeping comedy political, celebrity sell-outs, veganism, Bill Maher vs. Billy Joel, trying to calm the rage, and of course, being Just Kids From New York. Check out Eddie’s new special at: https://veeps.com/eddiepepitoneIt is your last day to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A…

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Episode 518: How Letting Go Can 10X Your Growth As A Real Estate Investor with Rob Chavez 34:52

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In this episode, I sit down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Rob Chavez, CEO of Caza Group and founder of the GRID Investor Network. Rob’s built a vertically integrated real estate business spanning sales, construction, private lending, investments, and property management—and he didn’t do it by doing everything himself. Rob walks us thro…

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955 - Memory (7/28/25) 1:24:47

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Will & Felix discuss the dire starvation crisis now gripping Gaza, and the rapidly changing attitudes among certain political & media elites now that this has all apparently finally “gone too far.” We also try to keep up with Trump’s Epstein trouble as the President attempts to drown the whole thing off with old scandals and some showstopping showt…

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Episode 517: Why "Hustle Culture" Almost Broke Me & Built A Business That Runs Without Me with Jason Wojo 28:22

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In this episode, we’re sitting down with Jason Wojo, CEO and owner of Lifeonaire, to explore how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can build businesses that truly support the lifestyle they want—not enslave them. From earning a PhD to leaving science for flipping houses, Jason’s journey is anything but ordinary. He shares how he transitioned …

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953 - The Hills Have Eyes feat. Jasper Nathaniel (7/21/25) 1:18:50

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TWO WEEKS LEFT to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1Journalist Jasper Nathaniel joins us to discuss his reporting on the West Bank and Israel’s second front in the war on Palestine. We look at the increasingly violent settler movement, Israel’s flagrant violation of international laws, the use …

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Episode 516: $47K Creative Finance Deal Breakdown by Two Investors with Steve Kinsley & Chuck Bingham 29:43

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Welcome to another FamilyCast episode! Today, we’re sitting down with Steve Kinsley and Chuck Bingham, two associates in the Smart Real Estate Coach community who’ve teamed up to build their real estate business using creative financing strategies. Steve and Chuck share their journeys from ministry and design careers into the real estate investing …

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951 - My Boys And In Some Cases Gals feat. Alex Nichols (7/14/25) 1:07:56

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Alex back on the show today to look at the continuing fallout of Trump’s attempts to wash his hands of Epstein. From the baffled & betrayed Trump-curious internet trend-seekers, to the dyed-in-the-wool loyalists, the admin seems to have picked the absolute worst way to disarm this bomb. Plus: Greg Abbott makes a why-even-bother play to cover up Mus…

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Episode 515: How This Top Agent Turned a Referral-Based Business into a Media Empire with Deidre Quinn 29:14

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In this week’s Wicked Smart Master’s Class, we welcome Deidre Quinn, 22-year real estate veteran and founder of The Deidre Quinn Team at eXp Realty. Deidre is more than just a top-producing agent—she’s a forward-thinking entrepreneur, podcast host, media contributor, and coach who thrives on building relationships, amplifying her voice through cont…

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949 - Big Beautiful Swill feat. Tim Faust (7/7/25) 1:09:17

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Tim Faust returns to the show to look at the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its dire consequences for American medicine. We discuss Medicaid as a load-bearing feature of our healthcare infrastructure, how this bill will affect millions of Americans using the program, and the potential ways forward in the wake of its evisceration. We also look at la…

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Ari Aster 52:45

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Will & Hesse sit down with Ari Aster, director of Hereditary, Midsommar, Beau is Afraid, and the upcoming Eddington. They rap on evil movies, mixing stupid slapstick humor with pain & discomfort, creating a contemporary western out of the recent past, some of Ari’s favorite films & filmmakers, and of course…the all-consuming sense of impending doom…

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Episode 514: How Rick Escaped His W-2 & Used Creative Deals to Retire with Confidence with Rick Marotto 32:34

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In this episode, we’re sitting down with Rick Marotto, a High 6 Associate in the Wicked Smart Community, who shares his incredible journey from healthcare professional to real estate investor. Rick and his wife Linda initially ventured into house flipping as a means to secure their retirement, only to face roadblocks, setbacks, and disappointing co…

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Ep.160 Windy City ParaFest Recap ! | Still haunted by a Chicago style hotdog 39:54

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We came, we investigated, we conquered… and we are spilling the haunted tea about what went on in the Windy City ParaFest in Chicago, IL.By Tammie Merheb-Chavez & Brice Mitchell Williams

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947 - Laugh Now, Cry Later feat. Larry Charles (6/30/25) 1:35:37

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Comedy legend Larry Charles (Fridays, Seinfeld, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm & much more) returns to the show to discuss his new book Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. We have a wide ranging discussion of Larry’s life in comedy including post-war Brooklyn as a comedy incubator, grinding out avant-garde sketch comedy with Andy…

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Episode 513: Passive Income Strategies for High Earners with Tait Duryea 30:56

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In this episode of the Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, I’m joined by Tait Duryea, a seasoned airline pilot turned real estate investor and the founder of Turbine Capital. We explore how he’s helping fellow pilots and high-income professionals break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck grind by building generational wealth through alternative investm…

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Lexi Alexander 1:07:32

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Will & Hesse sit down with director Lexi Alexander, whose works include Green Street Hooligans (2005), Punisher: War Zone (2008) & the new film Absolute Dominions (2025). We discuss how her experience in combat sports influences her filmmaking, creating comic book movies within the studio system, working as an outspoken Palestinian in Hollywood, an…

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945 - Hashtag Fordow Fail feat. Libby Watson (6/23/25) 1:27:39

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Libby Watson returns to the show! We discuss the weekend’s limited US strike on Iran and Trump’s baffling behavior around what already may be a winding-down conflict. We also talk Democratic & media responses, and where Iran might go from here. Then: all eyes are on Zohran in the NYC mayoral primary, voting is tomorrow, we discuss Zorhan’s campaign…

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BONUS: LA ICE Raids, Protests and Immigration Justice feat. Hugo Soto-Martinez 41:18

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LA City Councilmemeber Hugo Soto-Martinez joins Will to discuss ICE raids in Los Angeles, how city government and community groups are responding, the recent protests, and marine deployments to the city. They also discuss the possibilities for a more positive rhetoric and policy around immigration, and the necessity for turning the framing back on …

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Episode 512: Leverage Business Credit to Scale Your REI Business with Leo Kanell 30:15

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In this episode of The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast, we’re sitting down again with Leo Kanell, founder of Seven Figures Funding, for a powerful masterclass on how to strategically access business credit and funding—even if you’re just getting started. Leo breaks down how real estate investors and entrepreneurs can use personal and business credi…

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943 - The Tehran Offensive feat. Séamus Malekafzali (6/16/25) 1:09:19

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Seamus joins us to discuss last week’s “preemptive” Israeli strike on Iran, the damage done to Iranian command and infrastructure, Iran’s retaliation, America’s potential involvement. We also look at Trump’s big birthday Parade, one of the most pathetic & hilarious spectacles of American Military prowess any of us have ever seen. Read Seamus on the…

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Episode 511: Negotiation Skills That Make or Break Deals with Tom Zeeb 28:38

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by negotiation expert Tom Zeeb, and we’re diving straight into the skills that make or break deals. From his near-death experience in 2001 to closing hundreds of transactions, Tom shares the real-world tools and mindset shifts that helped him go from broke to building financial freedom through real estate. We talk…

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Ep. 159 Ghosts & Footlights: Haunted L.A. Theatres with Lighting Designer, Wes Chew 1:01:29

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In this Hollyweird episode, we sit down with lighting designer, Wes Chew, to shine a spotlight on the paranormal side of Los Angeles theaters. From ghost lights that flicker without cause to cold spots backstage, Wes shares his firsthand encounters with the supernatural while working on some of L.A.’s most notoriously haunted stages. We dive into t…

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941 - Sister Number One feat. Aída Chávez (6/9/25) 1:23:07

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We’re joined by The Nation’s Aída Chávez for her report from WelcomeFest, the abundapalooza dedicated to staking the technocratic claim for the future of the Democratic party. We review the fairly directionless and unenthusiastic vibes of the centrist shindig, but also discuss the explosion of police violence during protests against ICE in Los Ange…

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Episode 510: The Remote Turnkey Investing Strategy to Achieve Wealth with Dr Axel Meierhoefer 42:37

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Axel Meierhoefer—Air Force veteran, real estate investor, mentor, and the founder of the Ideal Wealth Grower system. Axel shares how he transitioned from corporate life to full-time real estate investor, scaling a portfolio across multiple states and countries while helping others achieve true time freedo…

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939 - Boom Times For Goons feat. Adam Friedland (6/2/25) 1:14:19

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Host of The Adam Friedland Show Adam Friedland joins us to catch up on today’s news and discuss his new season. We look at the return of Matt Miller, Jake Tapper’s take on Israel/Palestine discourse, the kidnapping of a crypto whale in Manhattan, and new reports of Elon Musk’s rampant drug use. Adam also gives us his takes on engaging with the new …

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Episode 509: Why Real Estate Is Your Fastest Path to Freedom 28:02

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In this mid-year solo episode, I’m getting real with you—no guests, no fluff. Just a straight talk on why you might be the one holding yourself back in real estate right now. It’s not the market. It’s not the economy. It’s not the tools. It’s how you’re thinking, what you’re prioritizing, and whether or not you’re actually committed to your escape …

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937 - Killing Santa feat. Arjun Singh & David Sirota (5/27/25) 1:31:28

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Will & Felix catch up on Democrats’ commitment to burning millions of dollars in search of a crumb of clout from the pod-mano-sphere, and John Fetterman’s chronic senate absenteeism as he searches for good vibes. Then, we’re joined by Lever News’ David Sirota & Arjun Singh to discuss their new podcast series Tax Revolt & the “Big Beautiful Bill” wo…

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UNLOCKED 936 - Permanent Midnight feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (5/22/25) 1:36:40

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Drop Site’s Ryan & Jeremy join us for an update on Israel’s war on Gaza. We discuss yesterday’s attack on Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C. and its potential ramifications, Trump’s recent trip to the Gulf and potential shifts in U.S. relations in the region, and the brutal escalations of violence in Gaza over the recent weeks. Ryan and Je…

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Episode 508: Strategic Tax Planning for Real Estate Investors with Thomas Castelli 29:21

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On this week’s episode, I sit down with Thomas Castelli, real estate-focused CPA and partner at Hall CPA, to dive deep into real, practical tax strategies that can save investors thousands. If you’ve ever wondered whether your CPA is leaving money on the table, this episode will confirm your suspicion and give you the tools to fix it. Thomas shares…

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935 - It’s Joever feat. David J. Roth (5/19/25) 1:22:20

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We planned this episode to cover the spate of stories revealing just how out of it and diminished Joe Biden was during his term, and new details about the political flunkies and media stooges who were complicit in covering it up. But yesterday Biden’s team announced an almost certainly life-ending cancer diagnosis. So we’re joined by David Roth to …