Best Tim Garrity Podcasts (2025)

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#43 - Protecting Whistleblowers and Public Employees w/ Tim Whitehouse 40:30

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In this episode, I interview Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Tim discusses PEER's unique mission in representing public employees, particularly whistleblowers. Our conversation touches on the challenges faced by public employees, the critical state of public lands, and the impact of cu…

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Episode #86: The #1 Mistake Homebuyers Make When Shopping for Insurance Online 38:12

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Send us a text Today's Bricks & Risk Podcast ep was inspired by a recent article/video we saw about California introducing an "insurance contingency" to it's residential real estate contract, amid insurance concerns in recent years. What was more interesting is that Pennsylvania has already had this option in its contract for years. The video helpe…

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#42 - Love Battles for the Wild w/ Brock Evans 1:34:21

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In this episode, I sit down with Brock Evans, a legend in the conservation movement. Brock is now 88 years old and lives in La Grande, Oregon with his wife Linda. He discusses his decades-long journey of conservation efforts ranging from protecting the North Cascades National Park, to the Hells Canyon and the French Pete drainage in Oregon. He reco…

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Episode #85: She Lost 4 Employees In 2 Months. Here's How Missy Stallings Saved Her Insurance Agency! 48:55

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Send us a text Sean & Tim love that not only does the Bricks & Risk Podcast have a niche focus on real estate and insurance, but that it also spills over to sales, small business, and entrepreneurship. Our discussion with Missy Stallings hits on every one of those categories. Not only did she pivot to owning a business after she earned the #1 sales…

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#41 - Protecting America's Roadless Forests w/ Len Montgomery 1:03:03

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In this episode, I interview Len Montgomery — the Great Outdoors Campaign Director for Environment America, about her background in environmental activism and her work to protect public lands and forests. Len shares insights from her early days collecting public comments for the Roadless Rule and her experiences as an environmental organizer. Our d…

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Episode #84: All-Inclusive vs. À La Carte Brokerages: What Kind of Real Estate Agent Are You? 50:58

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Send us a text Have you ever planned and booked your own vacation? In today's internet/AI-fueled world, I would say the super-high majority would answer "Yes." But which kind of vacation is right for you? All-inclusive or a la carte? That's the analogy we set up for today's episode. Tim compares "old-school brokerages" to all-inclusive vacations, a…

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#40 - Reversing the Most Unprecedented Assault on Public Lands in Modern History w/ Jim Pattiz 1:35:10

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In this episode, I interview Jim Pattiz of More Than Just Parks, to talk about the unprecedented damages to public lands that we can soon expect from the recent enactment of the Big Beautiful Bill. First, we discuss his latest film about the Ocmulgee Mounds, an ancient indigenous gathering site in Georgia before moving on the impacts of the recent …

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#39 - Wild Bison Conservation & Tribal Co-Management w/ Dallas Gudgell 58:24

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In this episode, I speak with Dallas Gudgell, a tribal member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes about the conservation movement today, indigenous perspectives, and the current state and challenges of bison management in and around Yellowstone National Park. Dallas discusses tribal leadership and inclusive decision-making in addressing c…

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Episode #83: Just Keep Going with Dustin Brohm 40:40

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Send us a text Sometimes in business, rookies ignore veterans who provide simple, sound advice, such as: "If you just keep doing it, you'll get better." It almost sounds too easy, right? It also sounds like there must be an easier way, correct? Sorry to break the bad news, but there isn't. Success in real estate, or business in general, takes hard …

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#38 - Setting the Stage for Wilderness Protection in the Gallatin Range w/ Glenn Monahan 30:30

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In this episode, Glenn Monahan of the Gallatin Yellowstone Wilderness Alliance discusses the history of the Gallatin Range land exchanges, focusing on Big Sky's development and the impact on wilderness protection. Initiating with land ownership complexities since 1862, Glenn describes the role of pivotal land exchanges in the 1990s. He highlights t…

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Episode #82: It's not about you, it's about them. 29:44

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Send us a text It's very easy in business, when creating, curating, and posting content, to focus on yourself and how good you are at what you do. In all honesty, why wouldn't you tell your network and followers how good you are at what you do and how much you enjoy doing it? But, that approach does not always provide value to your viewers. In fact…

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#37 - The Importance of Quiet w/ Matt Mikkelsen 53:50

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In this episode, I interview Matt Mikkelsen of Quiet Parks International, to discuss the importance of preserving quiet in our natural and urban environments. Matt delves into the effects of noise pollution, such as increased stress levels and its impact on wildlife communication. Our conversation also highlights the global efforts by Quiet Parks I…

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Episode #81: Growing a Mortgage Team from Scratch with Rob Wishnick 51:36

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Send us a text We have talked shop on mortgages in past B&R episodes, as that's how Tim started his journey in business, but today's ep with Rob Wishnick is sure to educate and inspire on growing a mortgage business from scratch. Not only will you learn more about mortgages in general, but you'll learn what it takes to start as a solo loan officer …

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#36 - Defending the Northern Rockies Ecosystem w/ Michael Garrity 1:19:18

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In this episode, I interview Michael Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. Mike discusses in detail numerous legal battles led by the Alliance, aimed at protecting imperiled species such as grizzly bears, bull trout, and lynx, from destructive practices such as road building, logging, and livestock grazing. Specific exam…

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Episode #80: The Life of a Small, Independent Business Owner 33:34

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Send us a text The daily life of a small, independent business owner (aka entrepreneur), is not something that is talked about often. Actually, the general topic of daily life is so infrequent, it's hard for us to find other podcast content that focuses solely on it. Yes, there are plenty of business and marketing podcasts that teach you how to mar…

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#35 - Exploring the Biodiversity of Snag Forests w/ Maya Khosla & Craig Swolgaard 1:05:58

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In this episode, I catch up with Maya Khosla and Craig Swolgaard in the field in a recently burned snag forest near Mono Lake, California. Our discussion revolves around the ecological importance of snag forests (areas with standing dead trees primarily caused by wildfires and/or insects). Maya and Craig discuss the ecological significance and the …

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Episode #79: Kindness Elevates Entrepreneurs with Skye Michiels 54:05

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Send us a text If you're in real estate and from the Greater Philadelphia area, you'd be hard-pressed to find someone who has not heard of Skye Michiels. From a super-successful real estate team leader and brokerage owner, to a nationally acclaimed speaker and coach; Skye's done it all in residential real estate. As a leader, Skye is kind, empathet…

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#34 - Sequoia Gate: Government Deception and Natural Regeneration in the Groves w/ Dr. Chad Hanson 1:15:45

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In this episode, I mic up Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project in the sequoia groves of Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park in Southern California as part of a preliminary research trip to study post fire recovery. Chad discusses the response of the National Park Service to the 2020 and 2021 wildfires revealing discrepancies between government c…

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#33 - The Big Ugly Public Lands Bill w/ Josh Osher 50:32

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In this episode, I interview Josh Osher, Public Policy Director with Western Watersheds Project. Josh provides an in-depth look at the budget reconciliation process and its implications for public lands and federal spending. He explains the difference between annual and 10-year budgets, the appropriations process, and how budget reconciliation allo…

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Episode #78: 3 Reasons Why Email Marketing is Valuable 35:58

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Send us a text Sean & Tim sit at the desk this week and talk about a business marketing strategy that has lost some luster over the past 10 years, but has recently been gaining lots of traction once again: Email Marketing. In this one, we talk about 3 reasons why email marketing is such a smart marketing tactic that a lot of people either overlook …

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#32 - Roadless Rule Rollback—The State of Roadless Area Protections w/ Gary Macfarlane & Katie Bilodeau 1:13:44

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In this episode, I interview Gary Macfarlane and Katie Bilodeau about the threats posed to roadless areas on Forest Service lands. We delve into the history and current challenges faced in conserving these invaluable wildlands. We discuss loopholes in the state-specific roadless rules and their impacts on public lands. Emphasizing the urgency to pr…

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#31 - The Ground Truth: Livestock Impacts to Western Desert Ecosystems w/ Jonathan Ratner 55:22

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In this episode, I speak with Jonathan Ratner from Sage-Steppe Wild. Jonathan discusses the often unnoticed degradation caused by livestock grazing on public lands and shares his experiences working with agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. He recounts eye-opening moments from his conservation career, including detail…

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Episode #77: Be Honest, Laugh Often, and Help Others with Lisa Murphy 48:29

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Send us a text Sean & Tim were lucky enough this week to sit down with a local, real estate legend: Lisa Murphy. Lisa is a hard worker, loyal advocate, and a complete self-starter. Her story about buying a Shore house, not being thrilled with her agent, and then just going out and getting her license, is enough to motivate you. In this episode, we …

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#30 - Public Land Sales Back in the Budget Bill w/ Steve Bloch 35:56

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In this episode, I interview Steve Bloch from the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA) about the looming threats to public lands posed by Senator Mike Lee's Senate budget bill provisions. We discuss Lee's desire to sell millions of acres of federal public lands across 11 Western states, which is part of a broader republican extractive agenda. W…

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Episode #76: What is the difference between a "Scarcity" and "Abundance" mindset? 35:16

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Send us a text As much as Sean & Tim joke about "glass half-empty" and "glass half-full," we both believe in the abundance mindset. In other words, "There is plenty of business for everyone." Again, just our own perspectives; there is no right or wrong way to look at business. On this episode, we dive way down into the psychology behind why some be…

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#29 - Our Common Ground w/ John Leshy 1:06:20

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In this episode, I interview John Leshy, an influential academic and public servant who has served in multiple presidential administrations in the realm of public lands management and its associated politics. Our discussion covers John’s interest and career progression in public lands, key legislative and administrative milestones, the evolution of…

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Episode #75: Executing Events & Building Community with Josh Buchter & Beth Williams 1:00:41

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Send us a text While Josh Buchter & Beth Williams are heavily focused on the real estate industry, they also work with salespeople, contractors, and small business owners in other industries. More or less, their company's model is to promote and market small business owners of all kinds: carpet cleaners, credit repair, barber shops, etc. As world t…

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Episode #74: Why do consumers assume real estate and insurance agents are all the same? 46:29

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Send us a text Good question, and a fair one as well. Sometimes, those seeking the services of a real estate or insurance agent believe that most of them are held equal. For real estate, they just open doors, write paperwork, and get paid. For insurance, they just field calls, get quotes, and get paid. Right? Wrong. In fact, real estate and insuran…

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#28 - An Enduring Battle for Montana Wilderness w/ Bill Cunningham 2:07:04

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In this episode, I interview Bill Cunningham, a longtime Montana wilderness advocate with a deep and rich history from the 1970s to the present. Bill discusses the intricate legislative battles that framed the preservation of Montana's wilderness, including the Montana Wilderness Study Area Act, protecting the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Complex,…

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Episode #73: Flipping Homes & Holding Paper with Nick Disney 48:52

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Send us a text One of our listeners/watchers all the way from San Antonio, TX, Nick Disney, also happens to be a stud entrepreneur. Similar to Tim, Nick flips homes. But ... he is also providing seller/private financing when he flips; which is not your typical home flip. If you like residential real estate investing, this one is for you! Sean & Tim…

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#27 - Hunt Quietly w/ Matt Rinella 1:24:19

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In this episode, I speak with Matt Rinella, an avid hunter and public lands advocate with the group Hunt Quietly. Our conversation is wide-ranging and touches on a variety of subjects including; livestock grazing, hunter access, social media impacts on the hunter experience, the commercialization of the pastime, trophy hunting, hunting organization…

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Episode #72: Millennial & Gen Z Agents are Doing Things Differently 56:17

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Send us a text Whether you agree or disagree, younger real estate agents are evolving the industry. How so? Well, there are a few reasons why; but primarily, they are looking at the industry differently than generations before them, with personal brands and relationships at the forefront of their long-term business plans. Sean & Tim dive deep into …

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Episode 68 - Red Hulk w Bear 1:53:39

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Josh and Leia put the entire Graphically Novel Board of Directors together to do our unexpected finale to Season 6! Bear and Jennifer Howland join us to talk about Who Is the Red Hulk? Spoiler: this comic doesn't answer that question. HOWEVER we have tons of ridiculous Hulk fun including an appearance by Josh's favorite incarnation of Hulk - Joe Fi…

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#26 - The Worst Public Lands Bill in History? w/ Wes Siler 42:21

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In this episode, I welcome Wes Siler back to the program to discuss the ongoing legislative challenges surrounding public lands in Washington D.C. We discuss the implications of potential land sell-offs which could total more than 1/2 million acres in Utah and Nevada, the motives behind political actions by figures like Ryan Zinke, and the efficien…

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Episode #71: Be an Expert in Your Space with Sean Kent 51:42

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Send us a text Sean Kent is a national expert in community association insurance, serving the insurance needs of more than 8,000 condo, HOA, and co-op communities throughout the US & Canada. He's also married with 2 girls and went to La Salle College High School with Mr. Sean P. Mooney; LSCHS legend. Sean K. is extremely insightful and knowledgeabl…

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Episode 67 - Astonishing X-Men w Jennifer Howland 1:22:53

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Josh and Leia are joined by the Baronessah, Jennifer Howland, to talk about the first story arc in Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men run! They talk about the not-so-subtle comparisons between mutants and the gay struggle, give proper respect to Mr. Sinister and Leia learns to love Emma Frost.

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#25 - Open Season on Public Lands w/ More Than Just Parks 1:18:43

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In this episode, I interview the Pattiz brothers—founders of More Than Just Parks—to cover a range of pressing issues related to public lands. Will and Jim discuss their personal journey from creating films about national parks and public lands to taking an active role in advocating for the protection of public lands from acute threats under the cu…

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#24 - The Great Big Giant Sequoia Scam w/ Dr. Chad Hanson 54:42

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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Chad Hanson of the John Muir Project to discuss the unique ecological role of giant sequoias and the critical importance of high-intensity fires for their reproduction. Chad outlines the widespread misunderstanding among policymakers and the public about these majestic trees and forests, emphasizing that low-inte…

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#23 - Unveiling the Timber Industry's Grip on Public Lands w/ Ryan Talbott 39:27

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In this episode, I speak with Ryan Talbott the Pacific Northwest Conservation Advocate for WildEarth Guardians, about their work monitoring the Forest Service and BLM timber sale programs in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Ryan discusses the origins and achievements of the Legacy Roads and Trails program, the impact of recent legislative and admi…

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Episode 66 - Gotham City Sirens Part 3 w Dixie Cochran 1:50:32

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Leia and Josh welcome back one of their favorite guests, Dixie Cochrane, to finish out their three part series on Gotham City Sirens. A lot of talk about cozy video games, the bimbofication of Harley Quinn and this series unfortunately takes a wet fart of an ending.

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Episode #70: Zillow looks to provide transparency through climate risk scoring 45:15

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Send us a text If you were unaware, Zillow is the residential real estate industry leader for consumer facing data. Their goal, bring as many eyeballs as possible to their website and app; both consumers and agents, as they are both considered Zillow customers. One additional feature they are now offering on for-sale listings is climate risk data t…

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Episode #69: Your Network is Your Net Worth with Joe O'Donnell & Mike Sweeney 1:05:21

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Send us a text Fantastic episode from two successful entrepreneurs, Joe O'Donnell & Mike Sweeney. As commercial real estate agents, Joe & Mike learned early on that it was a pass/fail industry and relationships mattered. That helped them with mindset and routine. With 20+ years of boots-on-the-ground knowledge and experience each, these fellas drop…

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Episode 65 - Spider-Man Reign w Tim Hardwick 1:43:46

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Leia and Josh are joined by new guest Tim Hardwick to talk the 2006 story Spider-Man Reign! An alternate future sees an old Peter Parker in his new quest to save New York - also includes THAT SCENE. If you don't know what we're talking about, come find out!

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Episode #68: It's No Secret, Real Estate & Insurance Have High Failure Rates 53:36

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Send us a text The "failure rate" numbers are staggering for both Sean & Tim's industries for agents who have been in the industry less than 5 years: Life Insurance Agents = 93%, Insurance Agents = 90%, and Real Estate Agents = 87%. Wow, but to honest, we're not shocked. It's hard to make it in real estate and insurance: You traditionally work for …

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Episode 64 - Blood Hunt w Patrick Stout Garrity 1:04:56

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Josh and Leia are joined by frequent special guest Patrick Stout Garrity to talk about last summer's vampire story Blood Hunt! Three ex-LARPers of Vampire: the Masquerade talk about Dracula, sentient cities and so many LARP references you'll be downloading Bloodlines before the episode ends!By Retconversations

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#22 - The Legacy of Public Lands w/ Char Miller 1:05:25

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In this episode, I interview Char Miller, a historian and professor with a focus on public lands, agencies, and land management. Char discusses the complexities of Gifford Pinchot's philosophy, contrasting it with that of John Muir, particularly around the conservation versus preservation debate. He offers insights into the historical development o…

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Episode #67: Practice, Professionalism, & Knowing What To Say with Tom Toole 46:02

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Send us a text Simply put, Tom Toole is a real estate superstar. Driven, growth-oriented, and a role model for new and veteran agents alike. He has proven his successful business methods year-in and year-out by being recognized as the #1 RE/MAX Team in Pennsylvania since 2018. Tom's industry-facing real estate podcast, Knowledge Brokers, is also a …

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#21 - America’s Public Lands Under Attack w/ Wes Siler 1:14:43

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In this episode, I interview Wes Siler. Wes delves into the pressing issues surrounding America's public lands, discussing how privatization efforts threaten public access and ownership. Key examples include the Yellowstone Club, the Crazy Mountains land heist, corner crossing, state efforts to wrest control over public lands, and federal public la…

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Episode 63 - Operation Zero Tolerance Part 1 w Will Azbill 1:10:11

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Josh and Leia are joined by the Baronessah, Jennifer Howland and special guest Will Azbill to go over the inspiration for X-Men '97: Operation Zero Tolerance. The first part of what will be multiple parts, they discuss how close to a 28 year old comic is to today, some of the grossest X-Men the 90's had to offer and the best portrayal of J Jonah Ja…

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#20 - Fighting for Endemic Species in the Great Basin with Patrick Donnelly 52:24

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In this episode, I interview Patrick Donnelly with the Center for Biological Diversity along the banks of the Amargosa River in California near Death Valley National Park. Patrick discusses the historical and ongoing impact of human activity, such as mining, and the modern-day pressures of the lithium boom in Nevada. He discusses how the Center is …