Best Brad Kaplan Podcasts (2025)

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Is Retirement The End Of Working? 18:35

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6+ y ago18:35

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When we think of retirement, a pastoral, no stress, idyllic life is what usually comes to mind. But inflation can be a dream buster for many. Sure, you've saved what you think is a sufficient amount, but life...and life span may interrupt those expectations. In this episode of GettingBy-The Podacast, we meet Granvel Smith, A retired coat and tie ba…

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Medicine, A Job, And Not Enough Insurance...Part 2, The Dentist 11:05

7y ago11:05

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In part 2 of looking at the underinsured, we peer at dental necessities, and how this is often overlooked in health discussions. Once again we visit with medical professionals, and a patient at the Pathway to Health event in Fort Worth, TX. More than 6,700 people lined up at a horse exposition hall to be seen by volunteer medical prefessionals. Bec…

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Medicine, A Job, And Not Enough Insurance...Part 1 11:35

7y ago11:35

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In this episode, we hear from three working people who are either underinsured, or who can’t afford the premiums. These people frequently put off minor issues, until they become too big to ignore. We also hear from a doctor, and support staff for a three day event that provided over 6,700 underserved patients some degree of medical relief without c…

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Confessions of a Typewriter Repairman 23:35

7+ y ago23:35

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You may not need a typewriter repairman in 2018, but having bits and bytes available doesn't stop some people from using this very retro technology. And when the clickety-clack of an old Olivetti, or Underwood gets gummed up, You need an old hand like Ed Ellis to fix it. He may not be quite as lonely as the Maytag repairman. This story is told in 2…

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Knock Knock...The Life of Door to Door 7:23

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A job going door to door has never been easy, but in this episode, we follow one man making the most of it. Josh McNeely is the ultimate optimist, who lives a full life, and so simply…he doesn’t even have a car. His story is told in 7:23

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Would You Like To Try A Meatball... 13:26

8y ago13:26

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Everybody loves free samples. You know it is a successful sales technique, but you fall for it anyway. In this episode I look at a real hustler in a warehouse club, and his behind the scene dealings. For 34 year old Matthew Goldstein life hasn’t been easy, but that is not stopping him from doing the best he can in providing for his family. Besides …

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From White Collar to Hot Dogs...A Very Intense Journey 30:10

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How do you go from button down IBM to selling hotdogs? In this episode, we show it is not easy, but when you are a laid off engineer…you have to scramble. TJ has gone through many obstacles, but is here to tell me about how he is getting by. This story is told in 30:10 Heard in this episode are TJ Chelak of T.J's Dawg House, and some customers.…

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State Fair Pt 3...Wait, There's More!...Big Dreams Too. 8:18

8y ago8:18

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In this episode, the final State Fair of Texas episode, I look at a 21 year old college student, whose dream is to become a doctor. And to achieve that goal, she works hard at selling a gadget at the state fair, a vegetable peeler, to be exact. This is Elleora Hernandez’s story of what it takes to come from a family of fair vendors, and leave that …

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State Fair Pt 2...Step Right Up and Win...A Carny's Tale 11:28

8y ago11:28

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The life of a traveling carnival midway worker is never easy, but for 23 year old Dave McGoldrick, it is the only thing keeping him from living on the streets. Listen to his story about growing up in Philadelphia, PA, and becoming a ward of the state. And hear how life for these vagabonds plays out. For Dave, he is trying to use music to make a bet…

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State Fair Part 1...SELL! SELL! and SELL! some more. 14:22

8y ago14:22

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In this episode we look at how one vendor off the midway at the State Fair of Texas has made a comfortable life by traveling the country with just the right products. We also see how his customers are changing with time, and what he does to counter the internet. This story is told in 14:22. Heard in this episode is Marius Jansen.…

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Long After The Saving Of Lives, New Heroes Are Needed In A Natural disaster. 16:07

8y ago16:07

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Hurricanes Harvey, and Irma are immediate threats to life and limb, but what happens after the danger is gone, and the news crews have departed? Recovery is long and energy zapping. But there are people out there who put their lives on hold to quietly help rebuild the stricken communities. On December 26, 2015, a storm thrashed the eastern Dallas,T…

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Nine Years In A Suburban Trailer Park 13:43

8y ago13:43

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A disabled veteran lives comfortably in a trailer park that is seen by tens of thousands of commuters as an anomaly in an upscale Dallas Suburb. This Story is told in 13:43 Heard in this episode: Don Wojan

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Some Advice...From Someone Who Probably Knows More Than You. 25:14

8y ago25:14

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This episode features an SMU finance professor talking about the costs of housing, education, retirement, and much more. This story runs 25:14 Heard in this episode: Don Shelly, Professor of Practice in Finance at SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas

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We Invaded Your Country...Welcome To America 18:01

8y ago18:01

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An Iraqi translator in support of American forces flees to Texas, and is helped by a special program for new immigrants. Told in 18:03 Heard in this episode: -Zainab Jaafar -Stephanie Giddens/ President, Vickery Trading Co. Additional information is at: VickeryTrading.org Zainab Jaafar and family in photo…

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Banks...We Don't Need No Stinkin' Banks! 8:54

8y ago8:54

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This is the story of one woman's move away from traditional banks to alternative financial institutions that she says serves her better. This story is told in 8:54 Heard in this episode is: Stella Flores Here is a link to the 2016 study of unbanking https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/speeches/spsep0816.html…

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A Little Bit of Broadway on the Prairie. 18:08

8y ago18:08

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The small town of Cleburne, Texas has a community theater success story many larger cities may envy. Here's how they do it. This story is told in 18:08 Heard in this episode are: Aaron Siler, Director of Operations, Plaza Theater Company Maxine Ammons, President, Downtown Cleburne Association Milette Siler JoAnn Waters Bill Boomer Gary Payne Clyde …

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Coupons, Rebates, and Plenty More Coupons 9:32

8+ y ago9:32

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A look at one women's obsession with saving money. A story told in 9:32 People heard in this episode, which was recorded in 2003: Candy Marson Brooke Pilon The photo with this episode is a small portion, of what was Candy's Garage

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Out of Prison: Now What? 25:51

8+ y ago25:51

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One ex-con finds a way to get back on his feet with the help of a halfway house This story is told in 25:51 Heard in this episode are: Cedrick Jones Dennis Gant, Director of Trinity Restoration Ministries The halfway house in this story can be found at trinityrestoration.org

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Homeless: Part 2- Just One Paycheck Away 6:42

8+ y ago6:42

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In this episode we look at someone falling through the system, as she learns to navigate being homeless. this story is told in 6:42 Featured in this Podcast: Sarah Hester (pictured) Daniel Roby, Director of Austin Street Center Find out more about this shelter at http://www.austinstreet.org/

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Homeless With a Job 17:07

8+ y ago17:07

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They have a job when not at homeless shelter This story is shared in 17:07 These are the stories of two people living in a homeless shelter who leave it every day to go to work. People heard from in this episode: Franakie Grant Raymond Dodd Daniel Roby, Director, Austin Street Center You can find out more about the Austin Street Center in Dallas by…