Best Click Click Bang Bang Podcasts (2025)

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Personal Growth Through a Nomadic Lifestyle with Gila Melamed 1:24:11

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Gila Melamed is back! Gila first joined me in 2023 to talk about her decision to adopt a nomadic life… by choice. She came back last year to update us and share how this lifestyle had helped her grow to a place of forgiveness and healing. Today, she talks about: Making the best of it means being flexible, adaptable “Fear” – whether it’s the element…

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Thriving After Grey Divorce with Pat Fenner 1:08:11

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Pat Fenner’s divorce provided a kick in the pants to deal with mental health issues such as self-image, self-worth, and imposter syndrome. Combining these skills and experiences, she helps other “mature” women find their voices and thrive in life. Today Pat discusses: The changes in self over 37 years of marriage The challenges in starting over tim…

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What's the Opposite of a Masterclass? 2025 Fantasy Football Draft Preview 1:22:59

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Send us a text It's a little more than a week before Frankie and Jason have a marathon weekend of drafting multiple fantasy football teams. In this episode they talk quite a bit about their main league of record and some strategy. They also talk about Jason's weekend of high class golf at a member/guest golf tournament, taking the family to the loc…

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Be Your Own Hero with Patti Bevilacqua 1:07:12

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Patti Bevilacqua is in my socials a lot and her accomplishments since we last spoke 3 years ago are almost too many to count. Why is that impressive? Well, 35 years ago, Patti was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – MS. Today Patti discusses: What exactly MS is Canada has highest rate of MS in the world and 3 out of 4 are women Evolution of Patti’s…

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Claiming Your Dream at Any Age with Donna Marie Barr 1:02:38

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Donna Barr has lived a life many of us dream of living. She’s trail-blazer: joining the U.S. Air Force in the 70s when few women considered the possibility and during the Viet Nam War. She’s made a difference: working in Samoa with The Peace Corp. Today Donna describes: How The Peace Corp and the Air Force were early interests Making changes at age…

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I Am The Walrus 1:36:43

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Send us a text It's July 31st and football is back. Frankie and Jason get together and watch the Hall of Fame Game to talk about what's going on in their world and review a movie. The draft slot lottery is ran for their league and big surprise Frankie gets first choice again. They talk about the Astronomer CEO scandal, Trump cheating at golf, Scott…

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Being Intentional in Being You with Dr. Foojan Zeine 53:27

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Dr. Foojan Zeine has so many credentials in the Behavioral Psychology field that there is no way to write a synopsis. She founded the International Awareness Integration Institute and she co-founded the “Foojan” App, offering AIT to the public globally. Today, Dr. Zeine explains: The structured, evidence-based framework called Awareness Integration…

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Retirement Planning Besides The Financials with Jennifer Rovet 1:01:09

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Jennifer Rovet is a Certified Professional Retirement Coach who works with individuals and couples alike, exploring values, priorities, and purposes to help design a rewarding retirement lifestyle. She’s seen firsthand the struggles many retirees go through. Today Jennifer discusses: How there is so much more to retirement planning than money Redef…

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Authenticity & Having The Courage to Live Your Truth with Bobbi Barrington 1:08:08

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Bobbi Barrington is a trans woman, but her message is not about gender – it’s about the universal challenges we all face: fear, uncertainty, and the courage to create the future we truly want. Today she discusses: Spending 59 years in the wrong body Her advice for both men and women, given that she has lived as both Her two transitions: in body, an…

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4th of July Goes Bang 1:22:56

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason get together on July 10th and talk about the 4th of July holiday weekend. Debate who would win 100 yard dash between Joe Chestnut and Usain Bolt if they both had to finish a hotdog first. Frankie gets a "free" Blackstone grill... maybe. Jason's local golf course has a scare. They finally talk some fantasy football b…

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This Chapter is the Perfect Time to Quit Wine with Emily Allen 1:03:40

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Emily Allen is a certified alcohol-free life coach who empowers women in midlife to break free from our wine culture and create their next chapter full of confidence, clarity and true freedom. In this episode she explains: “Wine-mom” culture Her trigger to quit and her process to stop Alcohol as “Self-care” and “self-medication” Her path from self-…

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Beyond Intuition - 5D Frequency with Mariana Cooper 1:13:46

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Mariana Cooper (Mari) is an internationally acclaimed intuitive life strategist, third generation intuitive and host of the Aha! Moments Radio Show. In this episode, Mari explains: Third generation intuitive Aha Moments 3D and 5D Frequency The Energetic Communication system that we are all born with Man-made constructs: shame, blame, guilt, fear, a…

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Model and Carpenter Creates Her Own Next Chapter with Maxx McGee 1:02:42

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Brenda Cumby McGee – aka Maxx McGee – is that fabulous dichotomy of fashion model and union carpenter. She was also a trail-blazer for women in the trades. Today, Maxx explains: How those two parallel careers originated Her covid success story How things have changed for women in the trades in the last 30 years Women in a traditionally male environ…

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Surviving the Game of Pickleball 1:37:00

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Send us a text Frankie, Jason, and special guest Brad sit down to watch the NBA finals and the Indiana Fever game. They talk about a fun day playing pickleball and getting beat by a bunch of kids much younger than them. They also talk Father's Day, US Open, Fantasy Football, WNBA, and more. They end the show reviewing the classic film Surviving the…

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Overcome Challenges Like a Warrior with Zulma Williams 1:12:51

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Zulma Williams has had her share of challenges, and sometimes struggled to overcome them. But she is a warrior, and she made it her mission to inspire people to discover and honor the warrior inside themselves. “The swearing therapist” has such energy! The past proves it was enough to get her over her own hurdles and I’m sure it becomes contagious …

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A Group of Old People Walk Into a Bar... 1:07:57

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason are back after a short break. They sit down and watch the Oilers vs Panthers in the NHL Finals while discussing Jason's trip to Hawaii, Frankies birthday, the US Open, Father's Day, NBA/NHL, and more. Support the show You can contact us by email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter and Instagra…

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Passions and Purpose Prevent Old Age with Joe Owens 1:08:00

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Joe Owens is a story-teller… and an author. He’s released fiction and non-fiction, graphic novels and kids’ books. He’s also written a book for Boomers called “Feeling Groovy: A Boomer Guide to Ageless Aging”. We talk about the book but also many other things: Supra Ventricular Tachycardia His interesting career Staying young-ish Technology & AI Ho…

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Crushing the Cancer Curveball with Joelle Kaufman 1:28:10

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Joelle Kaufman says “My passion is supporting cancer patients in finding their voice, taking control of their journey, and reducing the chaos and terror. As my family says, we’ve seen the movie. We know how to write a better ending.” In this episode, Joelle explains: Her mother, her sister, then her story Cancer as a class of diseases To celebrate …

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Not Done By A Long Shot! with Jannette Anderson 1:10:07

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Jannette Anderson, like many of the women she works with, is #NotDoneByALongShot! She is passionate about working with maturepreneurs to identify, claim and position their value so they can make a meaningful difference AND a magnificent living! Today she explains: Why she’s so passionate about Maturepreneurs?... especially womanpreneurs Why this gr…

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Learn Smart Phone Tech with Anne Goldberg 1:01:44

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Anne Goldberg was looking for direction after 2009 happened. Then, in less than two weeks, six different seniors called and said the same thing: “I hear you teach the computer. Can you help me?” But… Anne had never told anyone she taught computers, despite the fact that she was always helping my friends with their tech. Eleven years later, she is k…

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Free Chewy 1:23:01

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason sit down to watch playoff hockey and basketball. They discuss losing an episode to equipment malfunction, or rather Jason's inability to properly setup equipment. They talk NBA and NHL playoffs, the PGA Championship, NBA draft lottery conspiracy, Caleb Williams quote about the bears, Dallas trading for WR George Pic…

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The Value of Couples' Therapy with Bruce Chalmer 1:08:00

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Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over thirty years. Through his teaching, consulting, writing, podcast, and videos about relationships, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists. Today, he discusses Why he chose Couples’ therapy? At what stage clients come to him Why grey div…

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Working With Nature with Matthieu Mehuys 1:11:58

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Matthieu Mehuys is a Belgian landscape architect on a mission to make the world a greener, healthier place. He has traveled the globe looking at and for solutions and is keen to share his knowledge with the world. In this episode he explains: How growing up on a family farm in Belgium started his journey The role of developers in sustainability How…

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Let's Talk Urinary Tract Infections with Laura Helgeson 50:01

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Laura Helgeson is the founder of Let’s Talk UTI, the only US-based patient advocacy organization dedicated to shining a light on the issues around urinary tract infections. The organization provides essential insights, advocates for research initiatives, and promotes education to create meaningful change in UTI care. In this episode, Laura discusse…

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Widowhood and Invisible Losses with Lynn Banis 1:03:29

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Lynn Banis knows grief: “It isn’t just sadness; it’s disorienting. You wake up each day feeling like you’re walking through fog, unsure if you’ll ever find your way out.” This grief counsellor finally took herself in hand and applied her knowledge and skills to herself. In this episode, Lynn discusses: Her story of loss and the power of family We a…

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Business Succession Planning with Georgi Feidler 59:52

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Georgi Feidler helps Baby Boomers in business navigate succession planning. Her passion is ensuring that business legacies continue successfully by equipping owners (and long-term employees) with the right strategies to transition leadership smoothly and intentionally. Today she discusses: Why succession planning isn’t part of business education Wh…

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Welcome to the Snake Show 1:50:35

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason get together on Thursday April 17th, they discuss The Masters and all the storylines from the weekend. They talk about a wild Mike Leach story involving a unique idea for a football play, as well as, a discussion about which action stars would win in a real fight. Finally, they review the movie 2008 Rambo film that …

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Financial Therapy and Retirement Planning with John Hankins 1:04:21

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Once John Hankins discovered the developing field of financial therapy and after a bit of exploration, he decided to reinvent himself as a financial therapist. Today he is a licensed social worker, certified financial therapist, and certified financial social worker. In this episode he explains: What financial therapy is Our generation was taught t…

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Retirement Planning for Canadians with Joseph Curry 58:13

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oe Curry is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Retirement Planning Simplified. He is also the host of the Your Retirement Planning Simplified podcast, where he helps Canadians navigate the complexities of retirement with a focus on clarity, simplicity, and purpose-driven planning. Today he explains: Company stocks and pensions as sole…

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4/3/25: Torpedo Bats, March Madness, Tush Push Ban, Masters, Running Man 1:40:00

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Send us a text It's Thursday April 3rd and Frankie and Jason get together and watch the Grizzlies vs Heat which has implications for Frankies fantasy basketball championship. They talk about a story involving Anthony Edwards wanting to pay child support upfront, torpedo bats, NFL wanting to ban the tush push, and the Masters golf tournament. They r…

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Retirement Planning for U.S. Govt Employees with Mel Stubbs 1:01:33

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Mel Stubbs is a financial planner with over a decade of experience, specializes in helping federal employees plan for retirement. A key focus of Mel’s work is aiding clients and viewers in assessing potential future tax challenges and devising proactive strategies to fix those problems. Today he explains: His advice for an American listener who is …

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Ethics and Assisted Reproductive Technology with Peter J. Boni 56:35

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Peter J Boni was the “successful outcome” of assisted reproduction more than 7 decades ago but didn’t know that until mid-life. The science and the ethics involved in Assisted Reproductive Technology has been his focus ever since. Today he explains: The process was at that time compared to now The concerns about siblings not knowing they’re sibling…

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3/20/25: March Madness, Aquarium Problems, Reddit Stories, and Raw Deal 1:26:54

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Send us a text It's March 20th and March Madness has begun. Frankie and Jason sit down and watch some of the first round tournament games and discuss various topics including their brackets, fantasy basketball, and other things going on. They end the episode with a review of the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie Raw Deal. Support the show You can contact…

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Boomer Women and Mentorship with Deborah Heiser 1:10:11

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Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project and author of The Mentorship Edge. She is a TEDx speaker and expert contributor to Psychology Today. Our conversation today is about mentorship. Deborah explains: why mentorship is so powerful for Boomer women Ageism and the emotional trajectory What makes a good mentor A paid gig vs volun…

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Passion Project to Purpose with Anne Alexander-Sieder 1:07:29

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As a young woman in the U.S., Anne Alexander-Sieder was an actress. That ended when she followed a handsome young German fellow back to Germany as his wife. Sixteen years later she made the huge decision to go back to acting… in a second language… in a foreign country… at 47. Yikes! Today she shares: What prompted that decision The community she fo…

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3/6/25: NFL, Cyclones, Our 40 Yard Dash Times, and Big Trouble in Little China 1:32:54

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason get together on Thursday March 6th and watch the Iowa Hawkeyes basketball game. They talk some NFL as the bears get a couple offensive linemen and look like they could snipe Ashton Jeanty from the Cowboys in the NFL Draft. They discuss the Cyclones struggles, what they could run the 40 yard dash in, and a fight betw…

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Navigating Life’s Transitions Through Art Journaling with Susan Hensley 1:06:04

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usan Hensley helps with transitions and she brings a unique angle… using art journaling as a tool to navigate life’s changes, rediscover joy, and silence that inner critic. To say this time of life is a time of change might be an understatement. Perhaps you’ve made the leap from 9-5, perhaps you’re considering it, perhaps you’re planning your next …

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10 Little Rules for Adventure and Life with Teri M Brown 1:08:00

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Teri M Brown has written 5 self-help books, a number of historical stories… but this last one… about double butts – two mid-age people on a tandem bike cycling across the US, well, the title made me chuckle but the story caught my attention. For Teri, it was an epic adventure. Today she shares: Why, and how, an epic adventure came to pass Never qui…

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Philly Flips The NFL Script 1:31:13

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason give their thoughts on the Super Bowl and try to discuss some current events without getting too political. Then they review the Jean-Claude Van Damme movie Lionheart. Support the show You can contact us by email us at [email protected] and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SoftKnocksPod. Music by QubeSo…

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Counter-Feminism (not Anti-Feminism) with Jack Kammer 1:09:35

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Jack Kammer is an advocate for men’s social issues and sexism against men. He says “Important social advances around gender equality remain to be realized by understanding sexism against men and boys.” Today, he explains: How men tend to see their role in the family The training for men 60 years ago: “don’t show emotion”, “man up”. His idea for a d…

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Blending Creativity and History to Honor Our Past with Mica Anders 1:07:15

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Mica Anders is a genealogist with very impressive credentials. She’s worked with clients and organizations in the U.S., Canada, Jamaica, and the UK, bringing underrepresented stories to light. Today she shares information and stories! Tracing European heritage and African/American heritage Digitized records vs “doing the legwork” Finding surprises,…

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A Seagal Walks Into a Bar... 1:11:00

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason get together on Monday February 3rd to watch the Iowa State Cyclones vs the Kansas Jayhawks. They talk about the ridiculous NBA trade between the Lakers and the Mavericks. They talk NFL, the end of the season, and who will ultimately be crowned champion. Jason gets his kids fish tanks. Then they review the incredibl…

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Sex and Gender and Transition with Amethysta Herrick, Part 2 1:00:14

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Part 2: Amethysta Herrick is… or has been… a geneticist, a chemist, a software engineer, and a manager. She is also a transgender woman. If that sounds a little outside your comfort zone, in these times it’s all the more reason to listen in. Ami gets personal in this second part of our conversation. She explains: The two aspects of transition: soci…

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Sex and Gender and Transition with Amethysta Herrick, Part 1 1:10:19

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Part 1: Amethysta Herrick is… or has been… a geneticist, a chemist, a software engineer, and a manager. She is also a transgender woman. If that sounds a little outside your comfort zone, in these times it’s all the more reason to listen in. In Part 1 of this episode, Ami discusses: Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness Our core set of knowled…

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Reclaim Your Rights, Hold Employers Accountable with Taylor Crabill 58:30

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Taylor Crabill has had the privilege of representing clients against some of the largest and most formidable companies in the world. These experiences have not only honed his expertise in employment law but has also reinforced his dedication to ensuring that employees are treated fairly and lawfully. In this episode Taylor discusses: The allure of …

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The Bears Get Their Guy 1:06:58

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason get together on January 23rd and watch the recent Cyclones vs UCF basketball game. Frankie tells us about his experience getting propositioned by swingers. They talk NFL including: the upcoming AFC and NFC title games, is there actually a conspiracy between The Chiefs and referees, Cowboys and Bears head coaching ch…

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Living Trusts and Other Estate Documents with Oscar Vasquez 1:01:55

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Oscar Vasquez is all about Living Trusts and other estate documents such as wills, POAs and authorizations. It’s so important to get these documents organized as soon as you can, and then review them regularly. In this episode, Oscar explains: How 68% of American homeowners don’t have an estate plan Living Trusts Comprehensive Living Trusts Advance…

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The Difficult Process of Divorce with Andra Davidson 1:04:28

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Andra Davidson is a divorce coach. She isn’t going to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t, she’s going to help you maintain your health and conscience and minimize conflict throughout the process. In this episode, Andra discusses: The rise of grey divorce What coaching looks like Acrimony during the process Adult kids and long-term friends Col…

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Urinary Tract Infections and Related Issues with Paula Cobb 1:01:51

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Paula Cobb is a patient advocate for women who have been misdiagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. She is a retired physical therapist who has dealt with bladder issues since the age of 5. In this episode, Paula explains so much about UTIs and IC and more that I can’t list it all! The bacteria and what they do to cause UTIs Why antibiotics can be th…

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Going Commando 1:24:36

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Send us a text Frankie and Jason get together on Monday January 6th for the first podcast of the new year. There isn't a Monday Night Football game so they re-watch Sunday's Bears game where they dominate the Green Bay Packers. They talk about the NFL playoffs and make their predictions. They meander on about head coaching changes and the NFL draft…