Best Ryan Blackwell Podcasts (2026)

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Veronica Mars with Sloan Just 1:05:38

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Mandy brings on longtime friend Sloan Just—former Broadway performer, professional quote-reciter, and unapologetic teen-drama connoisseur—to finally introduce her to Veronica Mars. Somehow, Mandy has made it through adulthood without seeing a single minute of the show, which feels as statistically likely as living in New York City and never seeing …

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 124| Featuring Duane & Kyle Fouts (12.15.25) 1:04:08

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Make your open houses count! Kyle Fouts stops by for “What’s Up Buttercup?” Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Converting at Open Houses & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the Indust…

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Hangman Adam Page with Kevin Ryan 56:58

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This week, Mandy dives into one of the most intimidating corners of nerd culture she’s ever faced: professional wrestling. Yes. Wrestling. AEW wrestling. The one with the hair flips, the pyrotechnics, the questionable fashion choices, the crowd chanting things you can’t say in front of your kids… that wrestling.And she didn’t do it alone. Mandy is …

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 123| Featuring Todd Menard (12.8.25) 1:06:37

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Communicating for the holidays! Todd Menard stops by and shares effective business planning strategies. Also, Mike shares 3 Client Communication Tips for the Holidays & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to…

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Return to Oz with Jessica Jimenez 53:37

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There are childhood movies that sparkle like nostalgia-soaked comfort food… and then there’s Return to Oz, the 1985 fever dream that terrified an entire generation and somehow ended up beloved anyway. This week, Mandy reconnects with returning guest — and one of her favorite humans on planet Earth — Jessica Jimenez, a TV producer, musical-theater m…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 122| Featuring Claudia Ewen (12.1.25) 1:03:12

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Making December productive! Claudia Ewen stops by for Conversations w/ Claudia. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Leveraging the Month of December & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from…

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind with Steve Sarmento 56:10

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If there was ever an episode that proves how deeply a movie can tattoo itself onto someone’s soul, it’s this one. Mandy is joined by beloved TruStory FM collaborator and film analyst Steve Sarmento, a man whose heart has apparently been shaped like Devil’s Tower since 1977. Together, they dive into Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Steven Spielbe…

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Episode 145 Weapons and Frankenstein 2025 1:45:42

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The boys are back with another lively chat for everyone to enjoy. Ryan is reading books and going to shows, Mike is enjoying the thrills of home ownership, and Shane is sounding the #HornofGondor. We talk about a few upcoming movies including #DarkDomain #MickeyvsWinnie #ReturntoSilentHill #FNAF2 and then cover #Weapons #curseofFrankenstein #Casteo…

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Game Changer with Kyle Olson 56:28

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan welcomes back certified nerd-whisperer Kyle Olson—creator of The Swashbuckling Ladies Debate Society and co-host of Craft and Chaos—to induct her into the gloriously absurd and deeply inventive world of Game Changer on Dropout TV. And if you’ve never heard of Game Changer, think of it as Whose Line Is It An…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 121| Featuring RYS (11.17.25) 1:02:41

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Build it & you will earn! Join us this Monday at 9AM as Jonathan from RYS Development stops by to share how you can earn money through ADUs/Casitas. Also, Mike shares 3 NAR Stats and What They Mean to You & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, …

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Yuri on Ice with Zehra Fazal 1:02:14

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You might think figure skating is all glitter, grace, and emotional piano music — but Yuri!!! on Ice says, “Oh no, my friend, this is a blood sport with sequins.” This week, Mandy Kaplan is joined by actor and voice powerhouse Zehra Fazal (Borderlands 3 & 4, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, The Chosen Adventures) to unpack the cult anime that…

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Truth or Dare with Abdi Nazemian 1:00:47

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You know how some documentaries just happen and others ignite a cultural revolution in a cone bra? This week, Mandy reunites with her former roommate, award-winning author, screenwriter, and Madonna scholar-in-chief Abdi Nazemian, to talk about the pop documentary that practically reinvented fame itself: Madonna: Truth or Dare.Abdi literary résumé …

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 119| Featuring Duane Fouts (11.3.25) 1:02:07

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New forms for you! DB Duane Fouts stops by to discuss new forms we will be using. Also, Mike shares 3 Negotiating Strategies for Buyers & Sellers & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear…

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The Last Kingdom with Matt Boren 1:01:15

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan straps on her metaphorical codpiece and dives headfirst into the sword-swinging, land-grabbing, god-invoking world of The Last Kingdom with guest Matt Boren¹—actor, author, screenwriter, and senior prom date emeritus. And if you’re wondering how the man who wrote Folded Notes from High School and Minister o…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 118| Featuring Marge Lindsay (10.27.25) 1:06:03

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Protect it at all costs! Marge Lindsay stops by for Mayhem w/ Marge. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Protecting Your Time & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the Industry's best, a…

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Dracula with Lester Ryan Clark 58:30

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Dracula is a book where the title character shows up for roughly four chapters and then just... leaves. It's like if "Jaws" spent most of its runtime following insurance adjusters filing claims about boat damage. And yet, somehow, this 1897 novel created pop culture's most enduring monster. That's the central mystery Mandy and guest Lester Ryan Cla…

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Masters of The Universe with Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell 56:50

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What happens when you take the most toyetic franchise of the 1980s, hand it to the kings of schlock at Cannon Films, and tell them to make the next Star Wars? You get Masters of the Universe—a movie so gloriously confused that it can’t decide if it’s fantasy, sci-fi, or just an over-extended toy commercial. Mandy Kaplan is joined by returning guest…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 117| Featuring Ryan Reed (10.13.25) 1:06:30

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Expectation Management! Top Producer & Team Lead Ryan Reed stops by to discuss managing your seller’s expectations. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Staying on Top of the Market & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your cha…

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Bluey with Kelly Vrooman 44:46

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Look, I need to tell you something about a children's television program featuring animated dogs, and I need you to stay with me here because this is going to sound absolutely bananas. There exists—right now, in this timeline, on this increasingly nightmare-inducing planet—a show called Bluey that has achieved what can only be described as "weaponi…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 116| Featuring Kyle Fouts (10.6.25) 1:08:58

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 115| Featuring Duane Fouts (9.29.25) 1:02:25

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Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the Industry's best, and get valuable tips to help increase your business! Visit our YouTube Playlist for the supporting PowerPoint.…

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Twilight with Ben Raffle 56:49

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan asks the big, baffling question: how does a grown man in his forties, with a child, a career, and a functioning brain, become obsessed with Twilight? Enter Ben Raffle—software executive by day, nerd savant by night, and unapologetic devotee of sparkly vampires. What follows is a gloriously chaotic conversat…

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Spirited Away with Kynan Dias 59:23

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This week, Mandy Kaplan discovers that “family road trip” in Japan doesn’t mean stopping at a rest area for gas and Funyuns. No, it means your parents turn into pigs and you’re suddenly employed at a haunted bathhouse run by a chain-smoking witch with the voice of Suzanne Pleshette. And who better to guide Mandy through the bewildering fever dream …

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 114| Featuring Doug Blackwell (9.22.25) 1:03:56

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Ask first? Doug Blackwell stops by to discuss the ins and outs of 1031 Tax Exchanges. Also, Mike shares 3 Things to Ask Your Buyer’s Lender Before Submitting an Offer & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to…

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Charmed with Patrick Gomez 1:02:53

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy is joined by the magnificent, the glamorous, the slightly crop-top-obsessed Patrick Gomez—yes, that Patrick Gomez, the Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Weekly. Together they dust off the spell book, step into a suspiciously San Francisco-looking Paramount backlot, and dive headlong into the world of Charmed.Patric…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 113| Featuring Martin Sears (9.15.25) 1:02:10

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Get real with them? Top Producer Martin Sears shares his top tips for success & Mike shares 3 Tips to Dealing with Unrealistic Sellers Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the Industry's best, and get valuable tips to…

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Black Mirror with Tara Sands 1:01:54

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy is joined by someone who has been part of her life nearly forever—voiceover legend and dear friend Tara Sands. You might know Tara from her work bringing Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and countless anime characters to life, but today she’s here to get properly nerdy about Black Mirror. Yes, the series that makes you both fa…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 112| Featuring Claudia (9.8.25) 1:03:19

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Don’t waste your time? Claudia Ewen stops by for Conversations w/ Claudia. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Gathering Peoples’ Names & Numbers & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from th…

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Freaks and Geeks with Jeffrey Nicholas Brown 1:02:02

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan welcomes actor, drummer, writer, and all-time Blue Man Grouper Jeffrey Nicholas Brown—yes, an actual Blue Man.The two dive headfirst into Freaks and Geeks, the show that lasted only one season but somehow altered the DNA of television comedy forever. Jeffrey confesses he was both a freak and a geek in high …

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Godzilla Minus One with Riki Hayashi 59:26

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This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy welcomes fellow TruStory podcaster and kaiju enthusiast Riki Hayashi for a dive into one of the most critically acclaimed monster movies in decades: Godzilla Minus One. If you’ve ever thought Godzilla was just a big lizard with anger issues, think again.Riki brings his lifelong passion for Japanese nerd culture to…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 111| Featuring Marge Lindsay (8.25.25) 1:05:47

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What is your number? Marge Lindsay stops by for Mayhem w/ Marge. Also, Mike discusses 3 Strategies for Those Waiting for Rates to Drop & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the I…

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The Rehearsal with Megan Parlen 54:39

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What happens when comedy meets ethics, performance art meets aviation safety, and a TV host decides to build an airport just to see what happens? This week, Mandy is joined by her brilliant and ever-curious friend Megan Parlen to dig deep into The Rehearsal — Nathan Fielder’s surreal and provocative HBO series that defies easy categorization. Is it…

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Episode 144 RIP Ozzy also 28 Years Later and more 1:53:41

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The boys are back for some more podcast shenanigans. Ryan returns from Italy and has concerts lined up, Shane is back in his normal flat, and Mike is sick of dealing with yard work. We go over some new trailers including #Conjuring4 #witchboardremake #silentnightdeadlynight #primitivewar We say our goodbyes to #Ozzy who will be missed and also #hul…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 110| Featuring Ryan Reed (8.18.25) 1:07:27

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Negotiate this! Ryan Reed stops by to share 5 secrets to negotiating. Also, Mike discusses 3 Reasons Why Leads Could be Hurting Your Business & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear fro…

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Jurassic Park with Tommy Metz III, Andy Nelson, & Pete Wright 1:04:24

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Mandy Kaplan has never seen Jurassic Park. We know. Breathe. She’s finally corrected this cinematic sin, and to walk her through the prehistoric magic, she’s joined by Pete Wright, Andy Nelson, and Tommy Metz III—three full-grown nerds whose love for Spielberg’s dinosaur masterpiece borders on religious. This is the movie that changed blockbuster f…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 109 | Featuring Michael Douville (8.11.25) 1:02:45

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Debunking Myths! Michael Douville stops by to discuss Buying Opportunities that Come 3 Times in a Lifetime. Also, Mike discusses 3 Popular Myths about Your Industry Partners & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your ch…

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Showgirls with Jessica Jimenez 53:13

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What do you get when you cross Elizabeth Berkley, a pile of glitter, and the worst pool sex scene ever committed to film? Showgirls, of course — and this week, Mandy dives headfirst into the chaotic, cringe-glittery mess with TV producer and camp connoisseur Jessica Jimenez. Jess has seen the cult classic more times than she can count (or admit), w…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 108 | Featuring Claudia Ewen (8.4.25) Episode 1:08:41

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Everything is going to be okay! Broker Claudia stops by to test our situational awareness. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Preparing Your Sellers for Lowball Offers & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in…

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K-Pop Demon Hunters with Jimmy Aquino 56:47

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Jimmy Aquino is back and brings K-Pop Demon Hunters, the surprise Netflix hit that blends idol culture with demon-fighting destiny and music bangers that have conquered the Billboard charts. Mandy and Jimmy break down the film’s animation style, Buffy-meets-BTS premise, Korean cultural foundations, and the epic vocal range of EJAE (seriously, a D3 …

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 107 | Featuring Agent4M (7.28.25) 1:05:36

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Maximize your time! Agent4M stops by to discuss property pictures and posts. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Negotiating with your Buyers in this Current Market & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the…

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X-Men with JP Karliak 50:17

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He’s back and nerdier than ever! Mandy welcomes voice actor, activist, and self-proclaimed snappy dresser JP Karliak to discuss X-Men (2000)—the film that helped launch the modern superhero era and still sparks passionate debate among comic fans, queer viewers, and nerdy newcomers alike. JP, who now voices Morph in X-Men ’97, breaks down the emotio…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 106 | Featuring Anthony Cucci (7.21.25) Untitled Episode 1:04:33

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Making it memorable! HCP’s Anthony Cucci stops by the share the latest in home inspections. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Creating Memorable Client Experiences Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the Industry's best, a…

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The Big Bang Theory with Lisa Arch 55:14

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In this delightfully nerdy episode, Mandy Kaplan welcomes actor and host Lisa Arch to discuss The Big Bang Theory, the show that launched Mandy’s “nerdification” and hooked Lisa over time with its layered friendships, character arcs, and perfect comedic timing. From dissecting the show’s legendary pilot to marveling at Sheldon’s emotional growth in…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 105 | Featuring Zillow (7.14.25) Untitled Episode 1:08:56

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Zillow stops by to discuss Zillow Showcase & what how it can help your listings sell in this market. Justin Frederick discusses all things mortgage & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, he…

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Suit up for Squad 20 D&D with Justine Huxley 36:03

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Let’s say you’re a respected voice actor. You’ve brought beloved characters to life in video games, animation, and probably at least one fan convention that smelled vaguely of beef jerky and dry-erase markers. Then one day, someone says: “Would you like to improvise a high-stakes fantasy quest in front of a live audience of howling D&D nerds… and a…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 104 | Featuring Claudia Ewen(7.7.25) 1:05:12

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Managing Broker Claudia Ewen joins us for Conversations with Claudia. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Marketing Your Business & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology. This is your chance to be in the know, hear from the Industry's bes…

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SEGA v Nintendo with Danny Brown 51:02

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In 1991, a small blue hedgehog in red sneakers launched a cultural revolution. But the story of Sonic—and the rise and fall of Sega—isn’t just about pixels and processors. It’s about loyalty, rebellion, and the strange way that consumer technology becomes a reflection of who we are.This week on Make Me a Nerd, Mandy Kaplan sits down with Danny Brow…

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Thunderbolts* & Trauma: Marvel Gets Mental 48:32

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Who knew anti-heroes could teach us about healing?This week, Mandy sits down with Justin Jaeger—True Story film board favorite, book reviewer, and passionate MCU buff—to break down Thunderbolts. If you’re expecting a by-the-numbers action flick, think again. This Marvel installment has trauma, therapy metaphors, moral ambiguity, and exactly zero ro…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 103 | Featuring Efficient Roofing (6.23.25) 55:22

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Don’t let Santa fall through! Join us this Monday at 9AM as Efficient Roofing joins us to discuss roofing, insurance cancellations and free roof inspections. Also, Mike shares 3 Tips to Handling Sellers while their Listing Sits & Fairway Mortgage talks about AI. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in train…

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West USA Weekly Podcast | Ep. 102 | Featuring Tom Wolf (6.16.25) 56:03

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What not to say! Tom Wolf shares questions you can ask your clients to ensure you capture their commercial business. Also, Mike shares 3 Things Listing Agents shouldn’t Say to Buyer’s Agents & Todd shares the current market stats. Join our weekly podcast as we continue our commitment to bringing you the best in training, information, and technology…