Best Sean Amp Matt Podcasts (2025)

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309: Dean Sharpe & Chris Lawson on Finding—and Becoming—a Great Shop 1:38:24

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This week on the show Chris Lawson and Dean Sharpe join me on the show. Chris (returning guest) from Technician Find helps connect auto shops with technicians. Dean is a tech-turned owner in the San Diego area. We chat about what a good shop looks like and what you should look for as a tech when interviewing. We'll also explore the transition from …

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Top 5 Movies of 2025 (So Far) w/ Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue 58:57

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We're in the back half of the year, so it's time to rank our 5 favorite movies of the year so far. Joining Sean is Mike Sugars of Psycho-Frame & Church Tongue to breakdown their favorites! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Psycho-Frame! Website | Fac…

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308: Single Module No Communication Tips and Tricks 37:03

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Today on the show I share my process for diagnosing a single module commuication failure. What to check for, what pitfalls to avoid, and some helpful tricks I use to be confident in my diagnosis. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnos…

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307: Nollan Worrell With Rivian 1:54:51

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Nollan Worrell joins Tomi and I on the show today. Nollan is a trainer with the Rivian technical trades program. He'll share he journey from working at Toyota to the role he's in today, along with some knowledge about Rivian and EV's in general. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ Y…

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2025 Summer Movie Preview w/ Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer 51:55

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The summer movie season is in full effect! Sean is joined by Rob O'Brien of Dying In Designer to chat about all the movies they're excited to check out in the coming months. EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Dying In Designer! YouTube | Facebook | In…

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306: Ford F-150 No Start Takes An Interesting Twist 45:43

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This week on the show I share a case study from a 2017 F-150 3.5L that is a crank- no start. The problem ends up being intermittent in nature and ends up starting for us during test both times we visit it, but we take a unexpected turn that ends up leading us to the solution. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.faceboo…

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Ep. 138 - Punk Rock, Ego and the God Shaped Hole With Ray Cappo 1:01:30

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Blending together hardcore punk and spirituality, Ray Cappo inspires listeners to deflate the ego and serve something bigger than themselves. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Ray delve into: …

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305: Jeep Module Configuration Error Diagnosis 29:51

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This week on the show I walk you through diagnosing a C2206 setting in the 4x4 module of a Jeep Liberty. The transfer case is stuck in 4 wheel drive and the shop has replaced several components in attempts to fix without results. This code pertains to a configuration error with one of the modules on the network, but a restore configuration, VIN che…

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Spirits in the Amazon: Life, Death, Ritual & Mythology of Remote Indigenous Tribes of Brazil (Xingú) 17:29

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In the Amazon Basin, in the interior of Brazil, systems of ritual and belief have existed for thousands of years unknown to most Brazilians. When the Villas-Bôas brothers established contact with the people of the Xingú less than 100 years ago, they became advocates for the indigenous people to the Brazilian government and society for the culture's…

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304: Andrew Fischer 2:00:44

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Andrew Fischer Joins Tomi on the show this week! Andrew is a technician and trainer from Illinois and owner of FACTS- Fischer Automotive Consulting & Training. He joins us to discuss training in the automotive field and the various options techs and owners have when selecting training. See the link below for Andrew's company https://www.facebook.co…

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The Last of Us Season 2 w/ Sean Michael of Old Neon 1:07:31

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The Last of Us Season 2 has come and gone, & to break down what worked, what didn't & what to expect from Season 3, Sean is joined by Sean Michael of Old Neon! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Old Neon! Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website Song …

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6/2/2025: Episode 108 - Unpacking the Future of Gowanus with Charney's Justin Pelsinger & Ariel's Sean R. Kelly 17:04

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In this episode of Coffee & Cap Rates, Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, and Ariel Partner, Sean R. Kelly, Esq., interview Justin Pelsinger, COO of Charney Companies, who will be one of the panelists at Ariel’s next Coffee & Cap Rates event 8:30-11 am on Wednesday, July 30. Pelsinger discussed how and why his firm bec…

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303: Charger Squad Car Smart Key & RF Hub Challenge 35:28

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This week on the show I share a case study on a 2011 Former squad car Dodge Charger. It arrived to the shop as a no start and the original RF Hub missing. We attempted several different RF Hubs and key combinations before coming to a solution. Join me for some information on these vehicles that may save you some time and hassle! https://www.nicb.or…

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302: The Evolution Of Industry Events With Cody Gaddie 1:55:49

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Cody Gaddie Joins Tomi and I on the show this week to chat about the event he recently hosted in Tucson, Arizona. We'll discuss the our thoughts on industry events, running your own business, and several other topics. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.…

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Favorite TV Shows of 2025 So Far w/ Ethan & Jacob of Thornhill 40:57

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2025 has been a banner year for TV shows. Sean is joined by Ethan & Jacob of Thornhill to talk about their favorite series of the year so far! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Thornhill! Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Website Song of the Week: Exe…

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301: Kevin Roth With Tech Fix 1:35:48

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Kevin Roth joins Tomi and I this week on the show. Kevin is going to share the details of TechFix and TechFix academy. TechFix is committed to providing thorough and ongoing online training for automotive technicians of all levels. https://www.techfix.training/ Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/22…

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300: Episode 300! With Matt Fanslow & Tomi Oliva 1:43:05

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300 Episodes of the Podcast! What a ride its been! Matt and Tomi have been 2 of the biggest contributors to the show, and there's no one else I'd rather have on for this milestone. We'll discuss what we've learned in the last 5 years, Entrepreneurship, & more! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223…

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Ep. 137 - Being Held by Space with Lama Rod Owens 56:30

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Teaching us to relax back into being held by spaciousness, Lama Rod Owens discusses the forces that help us remember real love, awakened freedom, and who we truly are. In this episode of the Indie Spiritualist Podcast, Chris and Lama Rod explore: The practice and embodiment of real love as revolutionary Transcending violence and harm and the yearni…

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Andor Season 2 Ep. 1-3 w/ isitjosh 55:08

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The nerds are back, and so is the rebellion! Andor has returned, and Sean is joined by isitjosh to talk all about its first 3 episodes! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support isitjosh! Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | Website Song of the Week: fallfiftyfee…

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299: Is Mobile Right For You? With Cory Schack 1:37:08

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Cory Schack joins Tomi and I on the show this week to discuss his path in the automotive industry, leading to doing mobile programming and diagnostics. We'll discuss the challenges one faces going down this path. A great Listen if your considering this path for yourself. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com…

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298: John Thornton 2:06:28

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John Thornton joins Tomi and I on the show this week! John is going to share with us his start in the automotive industry and instructing world. Also his process for documentation in the field, how that develops into class material, and much more!! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320…

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297: Just Some Kids From Chicago, With Pedro De La Torre 1:27:11

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Pedro De La Torre Joins Tomi and I on the show this week. We discuss both their experiences growing up in Chicago as children of first generation immigrants. They share how this affected their journey in the automotive industry as well. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- h…

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296: Miguel Cruz 1:19:10

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Miguel Cruz "Mikey" joins Tomi and I this week on the show. Mikey is apprenticing at Tomi's shop and recently attended Vision in Kansas City. We'll discuss his experience at his first industry training event along with plans for his future in the Automotive industry. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/gro…

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Ep. 136 - Wetiko: Understanding Our Collective Malady with Paul Levy 56:16

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Paul Levy, a pioneer in spiritual emergence, chats with Chris Grosso about the concept of Wetiko and healing our collective malady. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Chris and Paul explore: The diagnosis of our collecti…

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Avengers: Doomsday Casting, Spider-Man News & Daredevil: Born Again w/ AJ Diaferio of We're Wolves 57:29

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Excelsior! Sean is joined by AJ Diaferio of We're Wolves to discuss the Avengers: Doomsday casting, Spider-Man news, and Daredevil: Born Again! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support We're Wolves! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotify Song of the Week:…

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295: 2017 Buick Lacrosse Parasitic Draw 39:25

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Per request, I'm sharing a case study this week on the show. A 2017 Buick Lacrosse that sometimes will die overnight, but other times does not. We brought this one to our shop to set up for intermittent parasitic draw testing. I'll share my process 7 approach for this type of issue along with some pitfalls to avoid with modern GM wiring schematics.…

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294: Keith Perkins & Brandon Steckler, Headed To A Land Down Under 56:25

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Brandon Steckler and Keith Perkins join Tomi and myself this week on the show to talk about their upcoming trip to Australia (June 2025), for the Autocare 2025 event in Brisbane. They share the subjects they'll be instructing on, what they're most excited about for the trip, and also some interesting info about Koalas! Autocare 2025 Event Website- …

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Invincible Season 3 w/ Chris Wethington of Softspoken 57:42

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Stand ready for my arrival, worm! Sean is joined by Chris of Softspoken to talk about Season 3 of the Prime Video animated hit, Invincible! We dive deep into what we loved about the season and what could possibly come next (no we didn't read the comics). EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while stil…

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293: Joey Fitzpatrick 1:19:52

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Joey Fitzpatrick joins Tomi and myself this week on the show. Joey is a shop owner & technician from Tucson, Arizona. He specializes in board level module cloning/repair and Diesel repair. Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/ Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodc…

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The Land Remembers: Dreamtime Stories & Living Heritage in Aboriginal Australia 18:10

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Aboriginal Australian cultures existed separate from the rest of the world for thousands of years. Their stories tell of verifiable events from millennia ago; they also tell of a time outside of time, called the Dreaming. Stories from the Dreaming, also called Dreamtime, are deeply connected to the earth, and tell of our connections to it as well. …

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292: The Repair Act With Lisa Foshee 1:12:17

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Lisa Foshee is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel at Auto Care Association. She joins us on the show today to talk about the Repair act- https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/906 A bill that requires a motor vehicle manufacturer to provide to a vehicle's owner in-vehicle data generated by the vehic…

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Ep. 135 - Freedom Through Sound Healing with Kelvin Young 1:04:39

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Certified sound healer Kelvin Young joins Chris Grosso to discuss how to find freedom within institutions and systems. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and Kelvin explore: Kelvin’s first encou…

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Daredevil: Born Again Ep. 1-2 w/ Joel Haston of Pinup Presents 53:07

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DAREDEVIL IS BACK! Joel Haston of Pinup Presents joins Sean Mott to chat about the debut of Daredevil: Born Again. Is the reboot a hit, or did Marvel Studios ruin a beloved franchise? EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Joel! Facebook | Twitter | Insta…

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291: Podcast Revamp With Tomi Oliva 59:48

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Tomi Oliva and I begin our collaboration today on the show! Tomi will be joining me for future episodes to interview prominent figures in the automotive industry. We'll cover technical aspects of the job, but also expand out into other areas that affect all of us in and out of the shop. I'm excited for what's in store! Website- https://autodiagpodc…

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3/6/2025: Episode 107 - Bronx 2024 Year-End Commercial Real Estate Trends featuring Jason M. Gold and Daniel Mahfar 10:58

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In this episode of Coffee & Cap Rates, Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, explores key trends in the Bronx commercial real estate market with Senior Director Jason Gold and Director Daniel Mahfar. According to Ariel’s Bronx 2024 Year-End Commercial Real Estate Trends report, investment sales in the borough declined 33%…

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290: Automotive Avengers 10:45

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What's going on Automotive world?! I've enjoyed the time off, but the podcast is back in action! We've got a few changes, and to help me explain, Tomi Oliva is joining me! Check it out and look for new episodes to drop in the near future.By Sean Tipping

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3/3/2025: Episode 106 - Brooklyn 2024 Year-End Commercial Real Estate Trends featuring Sean R. Kelly and Stephen Vorvolakos 12:11

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In this podcast, Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, discusses Ariel’s Brooklyn 2024 Year-End Commercial Real Estate Trends report with Brooklyn experts Partner Sean R. Kelly, Esq., and Director Stephen Vorvolakos. Overall, the dollar volume of investment sales in Brooklyn rose to $7.15 billion in 2024, a 37% increase c…

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2/27/2025: Episode 105 - Manhattan 2024 Year-End Commercial Real Estate Trends featuring Michael A. Tortorici, Chris Brodhead, and Howard Raber 13:25

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In this podcast, Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, interviews Ariel’s Manhattan experts Michael Tortorici, Founding Partner; Chris Brodhead, Senior Director, and Howard Raber, Director, about the Manhattan market in 2024. According to Ariel Property Advisors’ Manhattan 2024 Year-End Commercial Real Estate Trends repor…

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Captain America Brave: New World w/ Billy Sweet of Destruction of a King 54:48

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NERDS ASSEMBLE! Sean is joined by Billy Sweet of Destruction of a King to talk about Captain America: Brave New World, Cobra Kai, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man & more! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Destruction of a King! Facebook | Spotif…

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2/24/2025: Episode 104 - 2024 Multifamily Year in Review featuring Victor Sozio & Matt Swerdlow 14:57

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Join Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, as he delves into Ariel’s 2024 Multifamily Research Report with Founding Partner Victor Sozio and Senior Director of Capital Services Matt Swerdlow. In 2024, New York City’s multifamily market saw $8.91 billion in sales across 1,107 transactions, marking year-over-year increases …

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2/21/2025: Episode 103 - Coffee & Cap Rates February 2025 Panel Discussion featuring Ralph Bumbaca, Eli S. Weiss, Tell Metzger, and Brendan McBride 53:11

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This podcast is a recording of the panel Ralph Bumbaca, Regional President – Metro New York for TD Bank, moderated at Ariel's February 5th Coffee & Cap Rates event hosted by TD Bank. The panel of affordable housing experts Eli S. Weiss, Principal of Joy Construction; Tell Metzger, SVP of Equity Investments at Community Preservation Corporation; and…

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2/18/2025: Episode 102 - Coffee & Cap Rates February 2025 Market Presentation: Investment Trends in NYC CRE's Market 15:42

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This podcast is a recording of the overview of the New York City investment sales market and key insights from Ariel Property Advisor’s newly released end-of-year research reports that Shimon Shkury, Ariel’s President and Founder, presented at the firm’s February 5th Coffee & Cap Rates event hosted by TD Bank. Over 200 NYC real estate professionals…

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Severance Season 2 (So Far) w/ Woody of Polar 55:37

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PRAISE KEIR! Sean is back from a few week hiatus to talk about the biggest show on TV currently, Severance with Woody of Polar! We discuss the season so far, theories, and also chat about the new Fantastic Four trailer! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Supp…

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Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 w/ XZYLO of Spirit Leaves 53:55

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From Superman to Fantastic Four to 28 Years Later and so much more, Sean is joined by XZYLO of Spirit Leaves to talk about their most anticipated movies of 2025! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Spirit Leaves! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Spotif…

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1/21/2025: Episode 101 - Challenges Facing the Rent Stabilized Market featuring Kenny Burgos & Matt Engel 20:53

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In his latest podcast, Shimon Shkury, President and Founder of Ariel Property Advisors, explored the challenges facing owners of rent stabilized buildings with guests Kenny Burgos, CEO of New York Apartment Association, a landlord group created by the merger of the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA) and Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP…

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Daredevil: Born Again Trailer, Skeleton Crew & Top Ten Releases of 2024 w/ Matt Roth of Hops Geek News 54:24

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The top ten lists keep coming! Sean is joined by Matt of Hops Geek News to rank their favorite releases of 2024, the Daredevil: Born Again trailer & the finale of Skeleton Crew! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Matt! Follow Hops Geek News | Nerd Ini…

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Halloween Special! Living in the City of the Dead: Culture, Spirituality & Voodoo in New Orleans 53:37

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In this podcast conversation we are joined by New Orleans native and historical cemetery/spooky tour guide Christian as we explore traditions of life and death in America's most haunted city. We explore how the blend of European, Native American, and West African cultures in New Orleans led to unique expressions of spirituality such as Voodoo and w…

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Prince Ivan & The Frog Princess: Symbolism & Renewal in Slavic Fairy Tales 16:24

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The Frog Princess is a classic fairy tale that is present in many storytelling traditions, especially concentrated in the Slavic cultures of Eastern Europe. Ugliness and beauty mix in a striking tale that leads to the renewal of a kingdom, a marriage, and the hero himself. As we will see in a Russian version, the story of the Frog Princess is packe…

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Top Ten Movies of 2024 w/ Ringo Waterman of Mugshot 54:44

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It's that time of the year for the nerds! This week Sean is joined by Ringo Waterman of Mugshot to rank you our favorite and least favorite movies of 2024! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Mugshot! Merch | Instagram | Spotify | Facebook Song of the …

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Skeleton Crew, Nosferatu & Lobo Casting w/ Ray Hawthorne 55:00

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Happy New Year! Sean is joined by Ray Hawthorne to talk about the latest episodes of Skeleton Crew, Nosferatu, and Jason Momoa's casting as Lobo for the new Supergirl movie! EARGASM Use the code METALCORENERDS to save 10% off your order. Protect your hearing while still enjoying the music you love. Support Ray! YouTube | Instagram | Spotify | Websi…