Best Nc Collective Podcasts (2025)

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Meet Your Host: Shari Heilala, the Owner and CEO of Sage Outdoor Advisory 48:25

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Send us a text Connor welcomes new co‑host Shari Heilala to dig into the data, the grit, and the joy that power outdoor hospitality—from feasibility studies and appraisals to design choices that actually raise rates and length of stay. Shari brings a rare mix: she’s valued massive retail portfolios, led international corporate services, developed h…

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TWD : Escape, Homicide, and Horror: The Biggest True Crime Headlines This Week 28:54

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1. Morgan Geyser Escapes Mental Institution Before Arrest in Illinois 2. Cruise Ship Death of 16-Year-Old Anna Kepner Ruled a Homicide 3. LAPD Corrects Rumors in the Death of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez 4. Boston Parents Charged After 5-Week-Old Baby Dies from Fentanyl and Cocaine Exposure 5. Huss Street Homicide–Suicide Leaves Two Children…

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The Uncool Collective : Our Fight Against Kids On Social Media 31:05

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In this episode, Austin and Kelly introduce The Uncool Collective - a movement built for parents who are tired of the pressure, the perfectionism, and the nonstop comparison that comes with raising kids in a digital world. They break down why they started it, what inspired the mission, and how they’re creating a community for families who want a si…

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TWD : Carnival Cruise Mystery, House of Horrors in Wisconsin, 122 Missing Kids Recovered, and a UK Woman Murdered in Florida 41:11

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This week’s docket covers the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon, a New York surrogacy fraud case involving MaryBeth Lewis, the horrifying starvation of a 14-year-old Wisconsin girl weighing just 35 pounds, the rescue of 122 missing and endangered Florida children, and the homicide investigation into the death of UK woman …

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How A College Painter Built A $13M Hospitality Portfolio - Joe Lisa of Sol Stay & Fireside Capital 1:22:16

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Send us a text We trace Joe Lisa's path from college painting gigs to a $13m experiential hospitality portfolio, exploring how purpose, scrappy execution, and smarter permitting turned failures into fuel. From desert yurts to a reborn Ohio marina, we share what scales, what breaks, and why charm wins. • Aligning purpose with business and life • Inv…

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Ep 220 : The Keddie Cabin 28 Murders 42:52

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In this episode, we’re diving into one of California’s most disturbing and complicated cold cases: the Keddie Cabin 28 murders. In April 1981, 36-year-old Sue Sharp and three teenagers—her son John, his friend Dana, and her 12-year-old daughter Tina—were attacked inside a small rental cabin in the remote mountain town of Keddie. Only three young bo…

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Somatic House Collective 1:08:35

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Welcome back, party people! In this episode of Vinyl Underground, hosts Tony Technique and Tim Pinner sit down with Sai (Syrn) and Liam from Somatic House Collective — a fast-rising force in the Triangle’s house music scene. They discuss how the collective came together, their vision for inclusive dance-floor culture, the evolution of local nightli…

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TWD : Teen House Party Murder, Florida Hit-Job, Indiana Child Abuse, $1.75M TikTok Verdict, Slidell DUI Tragedy & NC Manhunt 25:53

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Long Island House Party Murder: Honor Student Fatally Stabbed During Teen Gathering Florida Teen Killed 24 Hours After Reporting Sexual Assault — Suspect Convicted in Murder-for-Hire Plot Indiana Man Arrested After Children Allegedly Endure Extreme Abuse and Threats TikTok Influencer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million in Alienation-of-Affection Lawsuit S…

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Ep 219 : The Dardeen Family Murders PATREON EXCLUSIVE 2:18

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In November of 1987, a young family in southern Illinois vanished from sight for just one day—and when police finally went to check their home, what they found inside would haunt the town of Ina forever. Keith and Elaine Dardeen were the kind of couple everyone in their small community knew and admired. They worked hard, sang in church, and were ra…

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Powerful Homeopathy for Nurses: Lauren Briggs BSN, RN, HWNC-BC, HN-BC 36:17

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"What is homeopathy? I think a lot of people confuse it with home remedies. And it's not necessarily home remedies. It is, not garlic and using turmeric and herbs. Rather, it's its own subset of medicine. It's an energetic medicine. So everything is ultra diluted in homeopathy. So they do take a mother tincture, or a natural substance, and will dil…

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TWD : Athlete Avoids Prison Time, Jake Haro Sentenced, KY Plane Crash, Snapchat Predator 30:43

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In California, Jake Haro was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, whose body has never been found. In Kentucky, a UPS cargo jet crashed near the Louisville airport, killing nine people and injuring eleven more shortly after takeoff. In Pennsylvania, a 13-year-old girl from Louisiana was found al…

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Ep 218 : The Deadly Affair of Meagan Jackson & Chris Dontell 36:40

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Former Horry County 911 dispatcher Meagan Jackson and her lover, coroner’s investigator Chris Dontell, were charged in the 2020 murder of Meagan’s ex, Greg Rice. What began as a secret affair spiraled into a deadly conspiracy involving betrayal, cover-ups, and shocking courtroom twists. This episode follows the years-long investigation and trials t…

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TWD : Horrific Child Neglect in Montana, a Father’s 911 Confession in North Carolina, and a $100M Louvre Heist 32:40

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This week’s Weekly Docket is heavy. We’re covering six shocking true-crime stories making headlines right now — from small-town tragedies to international headlines. In Montana, a mother is charged with deliberate homicide after her 2-year-old son was found decomposing in a home described as “unlivable.” Then in North Carolina, a father’s 911 confe…

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TWD : Girl Fakes Pregnancy AND Birth, Jury Selection Begins in Justice for Sonya Massey, Dr. Litt's Gone Girl, & Beloved TX Science Teacher Murdered 38:17

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This week on The Weekly Docket: a Scottish woman fakes an entire pregnancy — and even a newborn — before being exposed by her own mother; new trial developments in the police shooting of Sonya Massey; the disappearance and scandal surrounding Georgia dentist Dr. Melanie Litt and her decade-long affair; two lovers in Wales found guilty in a murder-f…

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Isaac French of Live Oak Lake: 'Less, But Better' in Hospitality and Living Life 1:16:47

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Send us a text What if a small, story-rich resort could command a seven-figure brand premium—and what would it take to build one? We sit down with creator-operator Isaac French to trace the arc of Live Oak Lake. From building Waco's first micro resort, an early Airbnb suspension that forced an unexpected direct booking strategy, and a sale shaped b…

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Ep 217 : What Happened to Megan Trussell? 29:42

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IF YOU HAVE INFO, PLEASE: TEXT/CALL 678-636-9771 EMAIL [email protected] There are multiple $1,000 rewards. Megan’s family is raising money to help pay for these services: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * C…

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TWD : Grandma Poisons Baby with Antifreeze, Ellen Greenberg Update, Donna Adelson SENTENCED, and 5yo Girl Brutally Attacked by KIDS 35:10

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In this week’s Weekly Docket, I’m covering four stories that are as heartbreaking as they are infuriating — from a grandmother accused of poisoning an infant with antifreeze, to the devastating update in the Ellen Greenberg case, Donna Adelson’s long-awaited sentencing, and a horrific attack in Cleveland that left a 5-year-old little girl fighting …

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Wellness Nurse Revolution: Alison Boser RN 49:25

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Wellness Nurse Revolution: Alison Boser RN “Everybody wants their employees to be healthy, but being healthy…What does that mean? And that means different things to different people. It's not one size fits all. It's a really flexible, definition based on your stage of life, where you are. And I think an awareness of wellness as this sort of amorpho…

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TWD : Kyren Lacy, Florida Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Laken Snelling & Missing Mom Britney Gard Found ALIVE 46:46

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Kyren Lacy & the newly released surveillance footage of the crash Florida Boy Fakes Kidnapping Laken Snelling - pageant queen/cheerleader put baby in a trash bag Teen suspected of STALKING, charged in double murder Missing Mom Britney Gard Found ALIVE Sign the Petition to Lower Legal Age for Protective Orders to 15 Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaN…

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Meet Your Host: Connor Schwab 49:44

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Send us a text A sign-off, a handover, and a candid origin story. We open with why the mic is changing hands and then dive straight into Connor’s path—from a childhood of four brothers and a legendary treehouse to a career shaped by a passion for the outdoors and a data-led obsession with outdoor hospitality investment data. You’ll hear how a sold-…

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Ep 216 : The Tragic Story of Steven Stayner 39:44

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In this episode, we dive into one of California’s most haunting family stories — the Stayners of Merced. In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was kidnapped and held captive for seven years before bravely escaping and rescuing another child. Two decades later, his older brother Cary Stayner shocked the same community when he confessed to murdering…

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Marshall Jones' Journey Through the Music Scene 1:07:17

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The Weekly Docket : Michigan Church Shooting, Fugitive Captured in India, and Young Woman's Remains Found in Hoarder House 18:26

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Michigan Church Shooting, Fugitive Captured in India, and Young Woman's Remains Found in Hoarder House, and FINALLY, the Yogurt Shop Murders have been solved thanks to breakthroughs in DNA testing! Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMA f…

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Ep 215 : Kristil Krug's Murderous Stalker 36:47

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When a Colorado mom reports being terrorized by a stalker, police race to protect her—only to uncover a far more shocking truth hiding inside closer to home than anyone realized. Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMA for a great deal: ht…

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CRIME HOUSE DAILY 7:48

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Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things…

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The Weekly Docket : Houston Bayou Bodies, Alaska Teen Identified, Gilgo Judge Ruling, Fiancée Stabbing, and Dallas Motel Beheading 20:21

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🚩 Five bodies found in Houston bayous — Multiple human remains recovered across Houston waterways in mid-September ignite investigation into possible links. 🚩 Remains of missing Alaska teen identified — The body of 18-year-old Ataja Banks, missing since 2023, was found in Wasilla and authorities now treat it as a homicide. 🚩 Gilgo case Judge reject…

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ANNOUNCEMENT Rebranding for the Great Outdoors 2:17

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Send us a text Soon, we’ll be renaming the show to “The Outdoor Hospitality Podcast” to better reflect our mission and expand our content horizons. Make sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t lose us due to the change. This transformation stems from our core purpose: empowering entrepreneurs and business owners who are creating unique properties…

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ANNOUNCEMENT Nick Stepping Back From the Podcast to Go All-In On Posh 8:28

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Send us a text Nick makes a big announcement about stepping back from the podcast to focus 100% on Posh Outdoors and scaling that business. Shari Heilala the CEO of Sage Outdoor Advisory has stepped up as the new Co-Host joining Connor. Nick shares the latest updates and insights on Posh's successful launch out of the gates. You can continue to fol…

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Ep 214 : The Tragic Life and Death of Sandra Birchmore 58:20

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At just 23 years old, Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. What looked like a tragic suicide soon raised questions that pointed back to her long, complicated relationship with a local police officer. In this episode, we dig into Sandra’s story, the secrets she kept, and the investigation that followed. Our Sponsor…

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The Weekly Docket : Travis Decker Found? Some Charges Dropped for Luigi, What REALLY Happened to Trey Reed? 22:14

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To listen to the exclusive episode on Charlie Kirk's assassination with Austin, go to patreon.com/mamamystery Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://secretnature.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co…

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Ep 213 : The Assassination of Charlie Kirk & Addressing the Hateful Comments I've Been Getting 43:28

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In the first half of this episode, I make it clear where I stand and I call out some on the far left who have celebrated this tragedy. In the second half, I discuss the chronology of the events of September 10th-12th. Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Secret Nature an…

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The Daring Power of Two: Midlife Women Entrepreneurs Enhancing Health Care- Jen Schroer BSN, RN, NC-BC and Angie Maguire BSN, RN, NC-BC 56:13

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The Daring Power of Two: Midlife Women Entrepreneurs Enhancing Health Care- Jen Schroer BSN, RN, NC-BC and Angie Maguire BSN, RN, NC-BC Highlights Ah- Ha Moments Meet the Nurse Coach Duo: Jen Schroer and Angie Maguire as they share why they chose entrepreneurship and the Integrative Nurse Coach path to serve midlife women through preventative, acti…

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Pt. 2 The Glamping Collective- A Mountaintop Retreat Near Asheville, NC with Matt Bare (Founder Story) 1:30:27

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Send us a text Matt Bare returns for part two, sharing the real-world challenges of hot tubs, designing a landscape pool, and surviving a hurricane. From health department battles to designing for both luxury and efficiency, this episode reveals what it takes to deliver five-star experiences where adventure and luxury collide. Learn more on the Gla…

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Visuals, Vibes & Vinyl: Inside the Creative World of thefacesblur 1:06:15

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🎧 Welcome to the Vinyl Underground Podcast – Where Beats Meet Community! In this episode, hosts Tony Rivera (Tony Technique) and Tim Piner sit down with special guest Adam Graetz, aka thefacesblur, a multidisciplinary artist, DJ, and visual creator based in Durham, North Carolina. Join us as Adam shares his journey from classical guitar to electron…

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Ep 212 : The Disappearance of Trudy Appleby 41:32

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In August 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her home in Moline, Illinois. She was last seen getting into a gray car with a young man, swimsuit and towel in hand — but she never came back. For nearly three decades, her case haunted the Quad Cities as her family held vigils, detectives chased leads, and suspicions mounted around trusted f…

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Ep 211 : The Murders of Bart & Krista Halderson 35:11

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In July 2021, Bart and Krista Halderson vanished from their Windsor, Wisconsin home after what was said to be a sudden holiday trip to the family cabin. As days passed with no word, suspicions grew. Friends noticed their cars still in the garage. Coworkers wondered why Krista never called in. And Chandler, their 23-year-old son, was the only one re…

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The Weekly Docket : Minneapolis School Shooting, HS Football Player Sustains Mysterious Injuries, Introducing The Gulf Coast Stapletons, & Updates in Emmanuel Haro's Case 42:59

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Minneapolis School Shooting, HS Football Player Sustains Mysterious Injuries, Introducing The Gulf Coast Stapletons, & Updates in Emmanuel Haro's Case Our Sponsors: * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://secretnature.com Suppo…

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Pt. 1 The Glamping Collective- A Mountaintop Retreat Near Asheville, NC with Matt Bare (Founder Story) 1:51:25

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Send us a text Are private hot tubs a profitable investment? Is it foolish to build in a booming glamping market with high competition? What is better a glass cabin or luxury dome? What does it take for your glamping property to survive a hurricane? Find out in Part 1 with Matt Bare, the founder of the Glamping Collective near Asheville, NC. He sha…

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Kinetic Audio's Impact on Raleigh's Music Scene 1:08:23

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Join us on the Vinyl on the Ground podcast for an engaging conversation with the team behind Kinetic Audio, Johan Yardan and Kat (a.k.a. Poetic Note). The duo shares their vision and the hard work needed to support Raleigh's burgeoning underground music scene. They discuss their dedication to curating unique and memorable events, the challenges of …

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The Weekly Docket : Where is Baby Emmanuel Haro, The Yogurt Shop Murders, Florida Execution Record, and Sarah Grace Patrick Bond Hearing 36:00

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Florida carries out its 10th execution of 2025 with the case of Kayle Bates, finally closing the book on the 1982 murder of Janet “Renee” White. We look at Stalking Samantha, the Hulu docuseries about Samantha Stites’s 13-year fight against her stalker and the system that failed her. We revisit the haunting Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin, now told i…

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Ep 210 : The Baffling Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse 47:11

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When 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse didn’t show up for work on January 24, 2006, it triggered a search that would grip Florida for nearly two decades. Her condo showed no signs of forced entry. Her car was later found abandoned. And surveillance footage captured a mysterious figure whose face was forever obscured. In this episode, we take a deep dive i…

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Glamping on WHEELS? The story behind Sandy Vans and building a $350K van (Founder Story) 1:43:28

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Send us a text Hear the secrets behind Sandy Van's meteoric rise in the luxury adventure van market. We are joined by Alan Mondus CEO and Evan Purcell COO as they share their journey from building vans in their driveway to building a $350K luxury adventure vehicles. Learn more on the Sandy Vans website or instagram. Sponsor: Sage Outdoor Advisory i…

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Episode 261 - A Backyard Filled With Mirth 57:26

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John and Miller sat down in a backyard and covered a bunch of random topics but kept coming back to one thing...it's time for Charlotte to embrace mirth. Odd word, but hopefully it makes sense. From Hornets titles* to the new banker bro outfit (maybe)...this episode has it all.By John & Miller

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Ep 209 : Tennessee Quadruple Murder: Manhunt for Austin Drummond 26:34

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Four members of the same Tennessee family -- 21-year-old James “Matthew” Wilson, 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, her mother 38-year-old Cortney Rose, and 15-year-old Braydon Williams -- were found murdered in a rural Lake County woodline on July 29, 2025. Hours earlier, their 7-month-old baby girl had been abandoned unharmed in a stranger’s yard mil…

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Whole Health Integration in Nurse Coaching: Lisa Bell Henson RN, BSN, MBA 57:29

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Ah Ha Moments We have our own pharmacy inside Movement in your body is a powerful tool for whole health Communities are an imperative piece of any healing journey Everything and anything you do to advance wellness, collective joy, health and whatever it is YOU want to do will benefit our world Diversifying your revenue streams may help you find mor…

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Brook Legends: Raleigh's DJ Maverick 1:06:36

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In this episode of The Vinyl Underground Podcast, Tony and Tim welcome special guest DJ Brook Legends. The three dive deep into Brook’s impressive journey, starting from his roots in Newark, NJ, his professional track career, to becoming a notable figure in Raleigh’s house music scene. They discuss Brook's influence from hip-hop and Latin music, hi…

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Ep 208 : The Diabolical Dentist, James Craig, from Aurora, CO 39:56

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From the outside looking in, James and Angela Craig had it all. A thriving dental practice, a beautiful home in Aurora, Colorado, and a busy family life raising six kids. They were the kind of couple everyone admired. But beneath that picture-perfect surface was a much darker reality. Secrets, affairs, and financial desperation set the stage for a …

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The Weekly Docket : Arkansas Hiking Trip Tragedy, Abandoned Baby in Tennessee, and Colorado Dentist Found Guilty of Murdering Wife 32:00

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On this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re diving into some heavy cases making headlines right now: A family hiking trip in Arkansas turns deadly when a teacher—with a disturbing past—allegedly murders a couple in front of their kids. In Tennessee, an abandoned baby leads police to a heartbreaking discovery. A retired Missouri cop claims he shot a young m…

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Paws Up VS. Auberge - 2 Former Managers Go Head-to-Head (Roundtable Discussion) 56:48

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Send us a text The two most experienced managers in outdoor hospitality go head-to-head. Hear insights from Scott Randall and Jacob Halverson. These two managers have worked at the industry leading properties like Paws Up, Auberge, AutoCamp, Mendocino Grove, Wildhaven, and more. What does it take to become an elite glamping operator? Find out here.…

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Ep 207 : Amy Bradley: The Unsolved Cruise Ship Disappearance 54:33

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Amy Bradley vanished without a trace from a Caribbean cruise in March 1998—and the chilling details suggest a sinister explanation. At just 23, Amy boarded Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a family vacation but mysteriously disappeared as the ship docked in Curaçao. Despite immediate pleas from her family, the cruise ship’s captain refuse…