Best Huge Upside Podcasts (2025)

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REALIGNMENT NEED? Notre Dame Does NOT Want to Expand to Big 10 or SEC Despite Benefits for Irish 27:54

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Notre Dame threw a fit after being left out of the Playoff at 10-2 with losses to Miami and Texas A&M. Would being a part of the Big 10 or SEC help? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Playoff Quarterfinal matchup between Ole Miss and Georgia. How can the Rebels and HC Pete Golding flip the script? Iow…

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Best of 2025 Replay: Off-Market Wins, Market Resilience, and Capital Strategy ft. Brad Johnson 51:40

14h ago51:40

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*Previously aired episode* Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Brad Johnson, co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital. Brad shares his journey from institutional private equity to building a $200M+ mobile home park portfolio and discusses why he’s doubling down on the asset class today. They dive into due diligence strategies, creative seller financ…

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DISRESPECTED: Behren Morton/Texas Tech FIGHT for Big 12 Respect vs Oregon in Orange Bowl Matchup 30:42

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Texas Tech is the lone representative for the Big 12 in the Playoff and has played like a true national title threat this year. How badly does the Big 12 need a win? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Auburn' host Zac Blackerby discuss the early days of Alex Golesh's tenure with the Tigers. What shou…

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Best of 2025 Replay: Multifamily Investing, International Expansion, and Market Cycles ft. Jonah Bamberger 56:16

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*Previously aired episode* Matt Faircloth interviews Jonah Bamberger of Aulder Capital, diving into his journey from growing up in Maryland, serving in the Israeli military, and transitioning into real estate investing. Jonah shares how he started with rent-stabilized multifamily in Brooklyn, expanded to suburban areas along the East Coast, and rec…

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DISRUPTION: Indiana Hoosiers Can Turn College Football UPSIDE DOWN (Again) in Rose Bowl vs Alabama 28:49

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Indiana will play Alabama in the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff Semifinal. The Hoosiers' rise under Curt Cignetti is almost beyond comprehension. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins discuss the pending matchup in Pasadena. How big of a loss is DL Stephen Daley? Te…

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Best of 2025 Replay: Capital Market Opportunities, Multifamily Absorption Trends, & Lender Relationship Strategy for Market Distress ft. Joe Fairless 30:36

3d ago30:36

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*Previously aired episode* John Chang interviews Joe Fairless, co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, about navigating today's complex commercial real estate landscape. Fairless, who manages over $2.8 billion in assets across 14,000 apartment units, shares insights on finding opportunities amid market distress by cultivating relationships with lenders see…

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College Football Kickoff: Who’s the Hottest Team in the College Football Playoff? 50:01

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The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff are here. Who’s the hottest team left in the field? Indiana, Georgia, or Texas Tech? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans…

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NOT SOLD: Miami Hurricanes SHOCK Texas A&M, but Is Mario Cristobal READY for Ohio State Challenge? 30:46

4d ago30:46

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Miami made the Playoff for the first time under Mario Cristobal which led to their matchup with Texas A&M. After the Hurricanes ugly win, are they for real? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Sooners' host Jay Smith discuss Oklahoma's collapse at home to Alabama. Where does Brent Venables go from her…

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Best of 2025 Replay: Land Development Strategy, Builder Demand, and Exit Options ft. Brandon Cobb 1:07:56

3d ago1:07:56

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*Previously aired episode* Pascal Wagner interviews Brandon Cobb, a seasoned land developer and founder of HBG Capital. Brandon breaks down the highly misunderstood world of land development, revealing how value is created before a single house is built. He shares how his team entitles land and leverages national homebuilder partnerships to generat…

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BOOM: Kenny Dillingham STAYS, Kalen DeBoer WINS, Michigan Coach Search Continues--Kyle Whittingham? 28:00

5d ago28:00

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Kalen DeBoer is still coaching the 2025 Alabama team and Kenny Dillingham signed an extension with Arizona State. Will Michigan turn to Kyle Whittingham? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses fallout from the Texas A&M/Miami Playoff showdown. How did it go so wrong for Mike Elko's Aggies? TCU Quarterback Jos…

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Best of 2025 Replay: AI In Acquisitions ft. Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson and Bo Barron 45:59

5d ago45:59

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*Previously aired episode* Joe Fairless interviews AI-savvy investors Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson, and Bo Barron to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate acquisitions. The panel shares practical tools—like Google’s Notebook LM, ChatGPT, AI21, and Claude—and strategies for deal analysis, underwriting, …

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47 - "This ghost really wants the job" 58:40

4d ago58:40

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Bryan O'Donnell is back in Hollywood MA to huge fanfare, and the critics won't shut the hell up about it: He's the best! As always, this is a cold read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before. Leaps of faith! Voices and choices! "Ouija Board" at 6:31 "Flies on the Wall" at 18:34 "Psych Ward" at 29:36 "War Room" at 39:04 …

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JF 4126: Institutional Capital Returns, Slower Absorption and What Comes Next with John Chang 31:27

6d ago31:27

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John Chang shares a year-end perspective on where commercial real estate stands after 2025 and what he’s watching heading into 2026. He breaks down the sharp slowdown in job creation following tariff uncertainty, rising unemployment among young adults, and how those trends are already impacting household formation, apartment absorption, and overall…

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JF 4125: Modular Housing, Faster Builds and Solving Affordability ft. Keith Miller 41:18

5d ago41:18

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John Casmon interviews Keith Miller about scaling from small backyard ADU and infill development projects into large-scale modular and manufactured home communities as a way to solve affordability and construction bottlenecks. Keith explains how subcontractor shortages, cost overruns, and timeline risk pushed his team toward factory-built housing, …

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REACTION: Oklahoma COLLAPSES as Alabama STORMS back from 17-Point Deficit to face Indiana in Playoff 28:02

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Oklahoma and Alabama squared off in Norman with the Sooners looking for their third win in the last 2 seasons against the Crimson Tide. What statement was made? On this episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the biggest moments from an SEC Playoff clash as we head into the weekend. What does this game mean for Kalen D…

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ALERT: Penn St Pursuit of Beau Pribula/D'Anton Lynn Could be HUGE for Matt Campbell, Nittany Lions 27:03

8d ago27:03

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Penn State is reportedly targeting USC defensive coordinator D'Anton Lynn for the same job in Happy Valley. Meanwhile, former QB Beau Pribula is leaving Missouri. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses big names who are not QBs that have entered the portal. Michigan State WR Nick Marsh is just one of many imp…

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JF 4124: Lifestyle Design Lessons from a 2000 Unit Investor ft. Maurice Philogene 1:09:51

6d ago1:09:51

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Matt Faircloth interviews Maurice Philogene about designing a life around time freedom, personal fulfillment, and intentional investing, drawing from Maurice’s journey from corporate executive, military officer, and police officer to real estate investor. Maurice explains how buying and systematically paying down small condo assets created early fi…

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TRANSFER BUZZ: Sam Levitt Chooses Between LSU, Oregon, Indiana, or Miami | Why Oklahoma BEATS Bama 31:12

9d ago31:12

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Arizona State's Sam Leavitt is leaving Tempe, and could consider joining Lane Kiffin at LSU. That would be a great idea for him--what about Brendan Sorsby? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin breaks down the rematch in Norman between Oklahoma and Alabama. The Crimson Tide should not be favored in this game, no matte…

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JF 4123: 2025 Lessons, Liquidity and Discipline in CRE ft. the Best Ever Hosts 1:07:27

7d ago1:07:27

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Pascal Wagner interviews Matt Faircloth, John Casmon, and Ash Patel in a year-end roundtable reflecting on the biggest lessons from 2025 across their own portfolios and hundreds of investor interviews. The group digs into why distress has been slower and more “behind the scenes” than expected, how liquidity, discipline, and deal structure mattered …

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College Football Kickoff | College Football Playoff Preview: Who Advances to Round Two? 52:21

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Which teams are going to make a push to the second round of the College Football Playoff? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team…

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WHOA: Kenny Dillingham to Michigan is VERY Possible, Sun Devils' Coach Makes Cryptic Comments 28:32

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Kenny Dillingham is correctly seen as one of the brightest young coaches in all of college football. His comments about the Michigan job should cause concern. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Miami's road Playoff game at Texas A&M. How can the Hurricanes break through? Dylan Raiola is going to leave Neb…

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JF 4122: Bonus Depreciation, Tax Deferral and Cost Seg Timing ft. Chris Streit 35:00

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Amanda Cruise interviews Chris Streit, CEO of CSA Partners, about where cost segregation stands at the end of 2025—why “100% bonus depreciation is back” doesn’t remove urgency, because cost seg is fundamentally tax deferral and the time value of money still matters. Chris explains how investors can run look-back/catch-up depreciation on properties …

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PORTAL SHOCKER: DJ Lagway LEAVES Florida, LSU/Miami Teams to Watch – Ole Miss Should ROLL Tulane 32:49

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Florida QB DJ Lagway, a former 5-star recruit who is coming off a miserable season with 14 interceptions, is surprisingly in the portal. Where could he end up? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Ole Miss' host Steven Willis discuss the pending Playoff game against Tulane. Is there any way the Green W…

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JF 4121: Self Storage Overbuild, Niche Plays and What Still Works ft. Ash Patel 55:57

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Matt Faircloth interviews Ash Patel, and the two hosts do a 2025 look-back / 2026 look-forward on what they’re seeing across major commercial asset classes—plus where they think real estate operators are headed after the last couple years of “extend and pretend”. They start with why triple-net retail has stayed surprisingly strong (including the “n…

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Jedd Fisch EMERGES as the Frontrunner for Michigan Job? Kalen DeBoer, Kenny Dillingham Appear OUT 30:16

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Michigan's coaching vacancy after Sherrone Moore's firing is running out of options with Kenny Dillingham reportedly staying at Arizona State. Who is left? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Utes' host JT Wistrcill discuss Kyle Whittingham's retirement. Could he make a coaching pit stop in Michigan? …

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JF 4120: Bigger Checks, Better Terms and Less Stress ft. Maria Zondervan 54:43

10d ago54:43

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Richard McGirr interviews Maria Zondervan, a fund-of-funds operator who pivoted from a career as an endangered-species wildlife biologist into multifamily investing after realizing she needed to build legacy wealth for her special-needs son. Maria explains why she disliked directly operating multifamily and instead built a model where she partners …

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46 - "Kah Ching is my ho ho ho" 56:54

11d ago56:54

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Rob Crean and Carly return to the biggest read in showbiz for our big holiday special. A gift to us all! Per tradition, this is a cold read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before. Living Cinema(TM) "Wrapping Paper" at 6:44 "Flag Day Town" at 20:39 "Wet Tree" at 29:58 "Island Town Meeting" at 38:11 "Money Ball" at 49:13 …

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JF 4119: Recession Edge, Millennial Spending Wave and a New CRE Cycle Ahead with John Chang 35:12

13d ago35:12

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John Chang shares a solo market update from ICSC New York City, outlining what he’s hearing from top researchers and brokers across the retail real estate world. He breaks down why uncertainty and slower job growth are stretching decision-making, while consumer debt headlines look less alarming when viewed against income levels, savings/money marke…

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JF 4118: Depreciation Recapture, 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zone Strategies ft. Yonah Weiss 55:57

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John Casmon interviews Yonah Weiss, a cost segregation expert known as the “Cost Seg King,” about how cost segregation works as an advanced form of depreciation and why it can be a powerful cash-flow tool for real estate investors. They break down who benefits most, plus other scenarios like the short-term rental “loophole” and income-based excepti…

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RETIREMENT TWIST: Is Kyle Whittingham the PERFECT Michigan SOLUTION Amid Chaos? Washington St SPLASH 30:05

14d ago30:05

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Utah HC Kyle Whittingham has announced his retirement, a move long expected by one of the longest tenured coaches in the country. Will Michigan call him? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the Big 12 bringing in a wide-reaching private equity deal for the conference. Could a move with so much upside backf…

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TRANSFER TALK? Why LSU and Lane Kiffin Are BEST FIT for Bryce Underwood Amid Michigan's UNCERTAINTY 32:59

15d ago32:59

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Michigan needs a head coach, and also has to try and keep 5-star QB Bryce Underwood out of the transfer portal. Lane Kiffin at LSU should pick up the phone. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Tennessee hiring former Penn State/Ohio State DC Jim Knowles. Auburn transfer QB Jackson Arnold should be talking …

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JF 4117: Public-Private Partnerships, Industrial Growth and Urban Revitalization ft. Lindsay Greene 40:03

15d ago40:03

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Matt Faircloth interviews Lindsay Greene about how the Brooklyn Navy Yard evolved from a historic shipyard into a modern 300-acre industrial ecosystem that now houses 550+ businesses. Lindsay explains the Yard’s transformation—from 1800s wooden-ship buildings to today’s mix of TV/film soundstages, food manufacturers, tech incubators, and light indu…

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HOT TAKES: Why BYU Was LEFT OUT, Matt Campbell GONE to Penn State, Sam Leavitt to LSU | Big 12 Squad 33:48

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The Big 12 Conference has been nothing short of a whirlwind over the past week, marked by a major championship, postseason selection drama, and a groundbreaking business announcement that reinforces its "New Look" identity. 1. Championship and CFP Breakthrough The week started with the Big 12 Championship Game where Texas Tech defeated BYU in a com…

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SEC SQUAD - Looking at the SEC's Path in the College Football Playoff 41:15

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Five SEC teams charge into the College Football Playoff, but which squad holds the clearest path to glory? Heated expansion rumors swirl as the SEC hosts debate the possibility of Notre Dame and Kansas joining the conference, while Texas A&M’s electrifying fan base readies Kyle Field for a statement win over Miami. Could Carson Beck’s first trip to…

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BREAKING: Sherrone Moore FIRED from Michigan, DETAINED by Police. Kalen DeBoer TOP Target? 39:01

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Discussing the latest in as Michigan needs a new head coach after Sherrone Moore was fired for an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Locked On Podcast Network

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SHAKEUP: Michigan’s Coaching HUNT Spots Kalen DeBoer After Sherrone Moore Dismissal Stirs Drama 34:02

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Sherrone Moore has been fired from Michigan after reportedly having an inappropriate relationship with a female staffer. Can the Wolverines get Kalen DeBoer? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses good landing spots for transfer QB Sam Leavitt as he prepares to leave Arizona State. Miami and Indiana would bot…

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JF 4116: Multifamily Meltdown Risks, Operator Red Flags, and Today’s Opportunities ft. Rod Khleif 54:50

16d ago54:50

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Pascal Wagner interviews Rod Khleif, a 40-year investor who has owned thousands of units and trained operators responsible for more than 260,000 multifamily doors. Rod breaks down today’s confusing multifamily environment, explaining why conservative underwriting, realistic assumptions, and deep operator due diligence matter more than ever. He shar…

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DISRESPECT: Why BYU Will CONTINUE Fighting Uphill Battle for Playoff Respect. Utah Private Equity? 33:29

17d ago33:29

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BYU was left out of the College Football Playoff (incorrectly) and will play Georgia Tech in the Pop Tarts Bowl. Their approach is refreshing contrasted to Notre Dame. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Utah's decision to invite Private Equity into its athletic department. Will the move be as disastrous i…

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JF 4115: Finding Messy Ownership, Negotiating with Heirs and De-Risking Huge Spreads ft. Logan Fullmer 46:14

17d ago46:14

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Amanda Cruise interviews Logan Fullmer, a Texas-based investor who specializes in distressed property acquisition and solving complex title problems. Logan shares his journey from blowing a seven-figure inheritance and getting sober, to rebuilding his life in the oil fields and then parlaying small, risk-adjusted land bets into a multi-division com…

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VILLAIN MODE: Notre Dame Throws FIT After Playoff "Debacle", AD Pete Bavaqua’s Goes After the ACC 32:00

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Notre Dame was left out of the Playoff field (correctly) and opted to skip a potential bowl game as a result. The Irish are also getting an absurd perk in 2026. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses the transfer of Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt. What does that say about ASU while Cal was able to retain Jaron …

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JF 4114: The Four L’s, Big Lessons and Bigger Goals for 2026 with Richard McGirr 44:32

18d ago44:32

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Richard McGirr walks listeners through his 2025 retrospective using the “four L’s” framework—what he loved, learned, lacked, and longed for. He explains how abandoning distractions and doubling down on a single, high-performing debt fund produced seven to eight consecutive record-breaking months and over $24 million raised. Richard breaks down how …

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OUTRAGE: BYU’s Shocking Playoff Miss—How Penn State Can RETURN to Glory With Matt Campbell 31:20

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Matt Campbell is going to be the next head coach at Penn State after a 10-year run with Iowa State in Ames. Should the Nittany Lions feel good? On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On BYU' host Jake Hatch discuss the Cougars' snub from the Playoff. Kalani Sitake gave the program momentum and then it was q…

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JF 4113: When to Sell, What to Buy, and How to Think Like a Pro Investor ft. Bruce Stein 1:00:08

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Richard McGirr interviews Bruce Stein, uncovering how his early dream of becoming an architect evolved into a decades-long career in real estate development, syndication, fund management, and now portfolio consulting. Bruce shares his path from working for a real estate syndicator, to a 16-year tenure at a family office deploying $300M, to running …

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SHOCKER: Miami IN to Playoff, Notre Dame OUT – BYU's Playoff Dreams CRUSHED in Massive Big 12 Snub 28:42

19d ago28:42

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The College Football Playoff Committee released its final 12-team Playoff rankings with BYU and NOTRE DAME being left out. Did Miami deserve it?! On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Curt Cignetti breaking through and beating Ohio State in the Big 10 Championship game. Indiana's turnaround is unlike anythin…

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45 - "Chimney trash problems" 57:21

18d ago57:21

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Sky Nockels debuts in Hollywood MA to great success, five stars from every living magazine! This is a cold read of comedy sketches by people who have never seen the scripts before, so everyone doing this is very brave! Besides me, I'm a coward. "PG Movie" at 4:30 "Furnace Pond" at 14:05 "In-Flight" at 27:37 "Crypto" at 38:32 "New Role" at 48:30 We …

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JF 4112: Healthcare Jobs, Medical Office Tailwinds, and Institutional Capital Flows with John Chang 39:24

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John Chang interviews the commercial real estate market itself as he breaks down how healthcare hiring is propping up national job growth while most other sectors soften, and why that makes medical office one of the strongest asset classes going forward. He explains how an aging population and persistent healthcare labor shortages are driving durab…

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REACTION: Texas Tech CRUSHES BYU w/Elite Defense, Cougars Likely ROBBED of Playoff Spot by Committee 29:31

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BYU should make the College Football Playoff after going 11-1 in the Big 12 this year. The Committee isn't likely to reward that after Texas Tech dominated them. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin discusses Texas Tech's outlook in the Playoff. The Red Raiders look like a complete team that can win it all. Tulane pu…

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JF 4111: Vertical Integration, Ferrari-Level Hiring and Passive Investor Alignment ft. Dani Lynn Robison 46:04

21d ago46:04

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John Casmon interviews Dani Lynn Robison, co-founder of a vertically integrated “Freedom Family” of nine real estate businesses, about how she moved from Ohio turnkey rentals into larger multifamily and fund management. Dani walks through why she brought renovations, property management, acquisitions, brokerage, and capital raising in-house, and ho…

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REDEMPTION? Penn State Pins Hopes on Matt Campbell to DELIVER Turnaround—BYU Playoff Stakes Rise 31:43

22d ago31:43

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Penn State is reportedly targeting Iowa State's Matt Campbell for their head coaching vacancy. That would be as good of an outcome as seems possible. On today's episode of Locked On College Football, Spencer McLaughlin and 'Locked On Big 12' host Drake Toll break down the Big 12 Championship matchups. How can BYU flip the script from their first me…

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JF 4110: Lone Wolf Operations, 10x Thinking and Zombie Deals ft. Andrew Cushman 1:14:58

22d ago1:14:58

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Matt Faircloth interviews Andrew Cushman, founder and principal of Vantage Point Acquisitions, in a fireside-chat style episode that ranges from partnerships to banks to skiing 20,000-foot peaks. They break down why Andrew has avoided the typical “GP partner” model, how he instead built a tightly aligned internal team, and why operational control m…