Bedste People And Places-podcasts (2024)

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Episode 53 - Brad Schafer: Improving the Lives of Investors through Real Estate 41:18

10d ago41:18

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Brad Schafer is the Chairman and CEO of Schafer Richardson, which provides quality investment, development, construction, leasing and management services throughout the Midwest. After his sister-in-law introduced him to the industry, Brad has amassed an impressive 38-year career. Listen to Brad talk about his first deal and investment property, how…

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S13 Ep 3 - RG10 on film and TV 11:22

11d ago11:22

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Welcome to a special edition of the RG10 podcast, packed with glitz, glamour, and a dash of cinematic history! In this episode, we explore the fascinating ties between the world of film and TV and the RG10 area. From the early days of cinema to modern productions such as Lovejoy and Midsomer Murders, we uncover local gems that made it onto the big …

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S13 Ep 2 - Against all odds: a 4,000km run across Australia 14:08

25d ago14:08

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Season 13, episode 2, launched October 2024. In this episode of the RG10 podcast, we hear from two local adventurers, Joshua Smith and Jack Pitcher, who are in the middle of an epic challenge: running 4,000 kilometres across Australia to raise money for ARC, a Wokingham-based charity providing counselling services. Josh and Jack share their extraor…

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Episode 52 - Jeremy Jacobs: Combat-Tested Veteran and Successful Business Leader 47:23

1M ago47:23

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Jeremy Jacobs is an Executive Managing Director at Colliers, leading markets throughout the Midwest. Jeremy comes from humble beginnings growing up in a small town in Virginia. After joining the ROTC in Middle School, his Army interest was immediately sparked. Being the first person in his family to attend college, he went to the University of Rich…

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S13 Ep 1 - The Saint of Twyford? Edward Polehampton and the Polehampton Charity 10:26

1M ago10:26

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In this episode of the RG10 Podcast, we explore the remarkable story of Edward Polehampton and the enduring legacy of his charity in Twyford. Born in 1666, an act of kindness towards the young boy evolved into a philanthropic trust benefiting the local community for centuries. The podcast hears from James Fort, a local historian and trustee of the …

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Episode 51 - Using Construction for a Higher Purpose with Jillian Kalogerson 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Jillian Kalogerson has been handy from a young age. Learning everything from her dad, she renovated her own home while going to law school. She learned that law school wasn't what she ultimately wanted, but building and construction was. Fast forward to today, she is the Principal at RISE Collaborative Development - a full-service construction comp…

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Episode 50 - Bringing Buildings Back to Life with Rafik Moore 39:26

2M ago39:26

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**This interview is special as it marks our 50th Episode milestone!!** I want to thank my team who has helped me along the way - and all the amazing guests that have taken the time to impart your wisdom to all our wonderful listeners and making the podcast what it is today! Rafik Moore immigrated from Uzbekistan in 1998. Knowing he was in the Land …

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Episode 49 - Educating Students for the Common Good with Andy Babula 29:37

2M ago29:37

29:37

Andy Babula is the Director of the Real Estate Program at the University of St Thomas. From real life experiences in the Real Estate Industry from Target to United Health to Assembly, Andy brings his expertise to the classroom - setting the stage for the future leaders of the Twin Cities Real Estate space. I hope you're paying attention to this pod…

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S12 Ep 6 - Woodley to Paris: A 12 year-old's incredible cycling journey 10:17

3M ago10:17

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In this episode of The RG10 Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Dexter Rosier, a 12-year-old with a remarkable challenge ahead. Dexter is setting off on an epic 231-mile bike ride from Woodley to Paris, aiming to reach the French capital just in time for the opening of the Paralympic Games. He's not only testing his limits but also rais…

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Episode 48 - Erinn Farrell: Empowering Others through Connection and Belonging 37:30

3M ago37:30

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After years climbing the corporate ladder, and much success in the Advertising industry, Erinn Farrell couldn't ignore a longing within her - she knew something else was out there where she could be dedicating her value and time in a better way. Erinn went on to partner with three other women to bring forth The Coven - a vibrant and inclusive cowor…

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S12 Ep 5 - Breaking Boundaries: The Rise of Thames Fusion Girls' Cricket 9:32

4M ago9:32

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In this inspiring episode, we delve into the world of women’s cricket with a special focus on the Thames Fusion team. We discuss the unique challenges young female cricketers face, including the competition with other sports and limited playing opportunities. Discover how the Thames Fusion initiative, born from a collaboration between Sonning Crick…

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S12 Ep 4 - What Was Twyford Like 50 Years Ago? 9:43

4M ago9:43

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Welcome to the RG10 podcast! In this episode, we delve into some surprising events of the past and the present in Twyford. We start with reports of recent vandalism targeting public property and a tree planting project. However, you might be surprised to learn that these issues aren't new. We're taking a trip back to 1974, exploring the first-ever …

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Episode 47 - A Conversation with CRE Veteran Peter Mork 41:17

4M ago41:17

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Who knew painting houses on Summit Avenue in St. Paul would be the start of the ever-so-successful career of Peter Mork? As the managing partner of Edina-based Capital Partners, Peter looks back on his exciting career and how it led him to be the commercial real estate veteran he is today. Peter also gives insight into finding good debt, the import…

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S12 Ep 3 - The High Sheriff of Berkshire 11:35

5M ago11:35

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In this episode as we dive into the fascinating history and contemporary duties of the High Sheriff of Berkshire. Our guest, Alexander Barfield, is the 809th person to fill the post and he shares the rich history of the role, dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, and its evolution from a powerful position involved in tax collection and law enforcement …

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Episode 46: From Serving Restaurants to Selling Restaurants with Joe Latina 32:39

5M ago32:39

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Joe Latina was born into a family restaurant business, spending much of his childhood washing dishes and cooking breakfast. His path continued in the hospitality industry until he dipped his toes in Real Estate and got his license and began investing. Now, Joe is one of the top-producing real estate brokers in the Mid-Atlantic region and is the Man…

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S12 Ep 2 - Wargrave Festival Turns to Gold 14:23

5M ago14:23

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It's festival season in RG10! Fresh off the Wargrave Beer Festival and Twyford Beer Festival, we’re gearing up for the big one: the Biennial Wargrave Festival, running from June 12th to June 30th. This year marks the festival's 50th anniversary, and the theme is "Gold Fever." Join us as we dive into the highlights of this 19-day extravaganza, featu…

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Episode 45: Making Spaces Meaningful with Jenna Myrland 39:12

5M ago39:12

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Jenna Myrland believes that reshaping places will reshape communities, which in-turn, reshapes people’s lives. As the owner and designer of her studio, JM Workshop, Jenna is using her past experiences as a vehicle to elevate spaces for change. Her work with a humanitarian agency focused on design for connection and community across the globe. It in…

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S12 Ep 1 - Twyford Tennis Club 9:23

5M ago9:23

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Welcome to Season 12 of the RG10 Podcast! Summer's here, and we're kicking off with some tennis talk. Specifically, Twyford Tennis Club. On 1 June 2024, they're launching a crowdfunding campaign to modernise their facilities. Head Coach Gary Oates and Ladies' Captain Louise Tippey discuss the urgent need for a new court and upgraded floodlights. Wi…

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Episode 44 - From Carpenter to CEO with Josh Helgesen 36:15

6M ago36:15

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Josh Helgesen has been handy from the get-go. Woodworking in the shop with his dad sparked interest early and turned into a passion he would soon form his career around. Fast forward to 2001, he was brought onto Greiner Construction as an apprentice. Working as a carpenter, then onto foreman/superintendent roles, Josh continued to climb the ladder …

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Episode 43 - Fueling Hearts and Communities with Scott Redd 31:58

6M ago31:58

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A former football player at the University of Minnesota, Scott Redd has always been determined to do his best on, and off the field. While his football career ended when he graduated college, his most important job was just beginning in the workforce. Now, Scott Redd is the CEO and President of Sabathani Community Center, a pillar in the heart of S…

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Episode 41 - Creating Healthy Spaces for A Brighter Future with Jonathon Cremer 37:05

6M ago37:05

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From the small town of Harmony, Minnesota with a population of about 1,000 people, Jonathon Cremer grew up in a 4th generation family manufacturing recycling business. He learned the ins and outs of how a business is ran from a young age. You could say growing a business was in his blood. While his family created a community in business - he wanted…

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Episode 40 - Retail Capital Markets Leaders: Cory Villaume and Matt Hazelton 38:13

7M ago38:13

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Cory Villaume and Matt Hazelton started in the Commercial Real Estate business just weeks apart, 18 years ago. Now, as a dynamic duo, they're heading up the Retail Capital Markets team at JLL Minneapolis. Over their careers they have been responsible for nearly $1 billion of retail property dispositions and acquisitions. From selling shopping cente…

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Episode 39: Using Obstacles as a Launching Pad with Logan Haskett 29:09

8M ago29:09

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At just 26 years old, Logan Haskett is making a name for himself. After several hardships during his adolescent years, Logan knew the path he was on was the losing one. Knowing he had an entrepreneurial spirit within himself, he started to build his knowledge and strengthen his abilities, which in-turn, was just the beginning of a successful career…

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S11 Ep 5 - Twyford Together Community Awards 2024 10:42

8M ago10:42

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It's not the Oscars but it's a close second...it's Twyford Together Community Awards 2024! The prizes for those individuals, groups and businesses who go the extra mile were handed out on Monday March the 18th. Categories included: Business of the Year (award sponsored by Grapevine Estate Agents) Food and Drink Award (award sponsored by Benedict Ch…

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Episode 38 - Brian Ingram: Generosity is the First Bite, not the Last 30:23

8M ago30:23

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Brian Ingram knows how to put love on a plate. Considering himself as the "world's worst student," Brian's mom put him in a culinary program at the age of 14. By the age of 18, he left his home state of Alaska with a passion for the culinary world, working in restaurants as a chef, travelling from San Francisco to New York, and Singapore to Paris. …

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S11 Ep 4 - 3 Women Went to Row (The Atlantic Ocean) 16:48

8M ago16:48

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Courageous. Foolhardy. Salty. That's how Caroline Hague, Nicki Kelly and Rachel Smillie (AKA Team Excelsioar) describe themselves. Based out of Eton and sponsored by Val Wyatt Marine in Wargrave, the trio have taken on the 'World's Toughest Row', a 3000 miles journey from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28 ‘N 18 ‘W) to Nelson’s D…

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Episode 37 - Steve Wellington: The Whole World is Real Estate 27:38

9M ago27:38

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Steve Wellington, founder of Wellington Management, Inc., is among Minnesota's most admired CEO's. Since starting the company in 1984, WMI has developed and/or acquired more than 100 commercial and residential properties in the Twin Cities and is currently the 10th largest property management company in St. Paul/Minneapolis. Steve is also an active…

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S11 Ep 3 - Footprints Baby Loss 18:22

9M ago18:22

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This episode of The RG10 podcast is about a new charity run by bereaved parents for bereaved parents. It's called Footprint Baby Loss and it provides support for families who've lost one or more of their twins and triplets before, during or after birth. The charity has been co-founded by Suzie Scofield from Wargrave and Sharon Darke from Banbury. T…

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S11 Ep 2 - The Great RG10 Quiz: Answers! 9:45

9M ago9:45

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It's the question everyone has been asking - what are the answers to The Great RG10 Quiz? Well, the wait is over. The quiz comprised 10 multiple-choice questions all tied to local life. A few hints: Celebrity encounters outside Waitrose Gardening tips from Big Plant Nursery Mystery tipples at Stanlake Park Wine Estate Ghost stories in Wargrave Fit2…

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E36 - Roger King's Insider Investment Secrets 35:55

9M ago35:55

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Roger King initially thought he would be a musician after attending the well-known Berklee College of Music, until he was influenced by his father's venture into property investing. Roger switched paths and found another talent, real estate. Now, with 27-years of real estate under his belt, Roger has garnered over 180 successful property flips, the…

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S11 Ep 1 - The Great RG10 Quiz! 11:06

10M ago11:06

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Welcome to Season 11 of the RG10 podcast! We're kicking off 2024 with the first-ever RG10 podcast quiz. There are 10 multiple-choice questions linked to life around here, with questions from local guests stars! Share your efforts via email or social media. Email: therg10podcast@gmail.com Social Media: DM us on: https://www.instagram.com/rg10mag/ ht…

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E35 - Heidi Zimmer: When Nothing is Certain, Anything is Possible 37:40

10M ago37:40

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Heidi Zimmer thought she was going to be a City Planner until she leaned into her curiosity of the commercial real estate development world. She moved from big city jobs to the non-profit sector revealing her niche in affordable housing. Through her development experience, her work percolated a passion; creating spaces that integrated health and we…

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Henry Kissinger: Nobel Peace Prize Winner and Murderer Dies at Age 100 28:56

10M ago28:56

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Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and an advisor to 12 of our Presidents, died on November 29, 2023 at the age 100. Among other accolades, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomacy in ending the war and in Vietnam and was credited for being the person responsible for opening Mao’s China to the US and the world. But Kissinger was not o…

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S10 Ep7 - Sue Ryder Grief Kind Space in Hare Hatch 8:37

11M ago8:37

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The Sue Ryder charity is dedicated to the relief of suffering. Most people know that they ensure anyone approaching the end of their life can access the palliative care and other support they need. The charity is also there for people living with grief so that they don't feel alone, and to help their loved ones to know how to be 'Grief Kind'. Their…

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NM Attorney General Raul Torrez 28:56

11M ago28:56

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Raul Torrez, who took office on January 1, 2023 as our Attorney General, is changing the Office in ways that seem to embody a different philosophy. The examples are many: cooperate rather than fight plaintiffs in the Yazzie education lawsuit, criminal charges against police officers, and starting a new Civil Rights Division. AG Torrez is undertakin…

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Episode 34 - Lessons from a Business Legend with Brien Slawik 35:53

12M ago35:53

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Marie Slawik was a woman before her time. During the 1950's, a time when men dominated the business sector, Marie and her husband, Harold, founded and owned one of the largest Ford dealerships in the Midwest - Midway Ford in St. Paul., along with an auto-parts store, leasing and car title-loan businesses in an early vertical integration model. They…

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S10 Ep6 - My Cancer My Choices: local charity receives royal approval 9:18

12M ago9:18

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This episode of the RG10 Podcast traces the inspiring journey of My Cancer, My Choices, a Charvil-based charity making a difference in the lives of those battling cancer. It has recently been handed the King's Award for Voluntary Services, the equivalent to an MBE for charities. The episode looks at the profound impact of complementary therapies pr…

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Episode 33 - Are you REDI to Advance your Career? 33:21

12M ago33:21

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Andre Ingram and Nene Matey-Keke live out the Urban Land Institute's Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) program's mission: to advance the careers of professionals of color and women in commercial real estate. Ingram, a Development Manager at Schaefer Richardson, and Matey-Keke a decorated broker and founder of RNR Real estate group at Compass …

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S10 Ep5 - From the Back of an Ambulance to Becoming an 'Ironman' 14:50

1y ago14:50

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A couple of weeks ago, Ellie Barnes (the name behind the company that helps organise the Twyford Fun Run and other events) completed the Ironman Portugal triathlon. That's 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of biking, then a FULL marathon. Not only that, she managed to qualify for the Ironman World Championships 2024. She is also a mum of three holdi…

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Are NM’s Children Finally Receiving a “Sufficient Education” 28:56

1y ago28:56

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In a landmark 2018 decision, the court in Yazzie/Martinez held that the State was violating New Mexico students’ constitutional right to a “sufficient education”. The State was therefore required to invest in the programs and services that have proven successful in raising outcomes for Native Americans, English Language learners, those with disabil…

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S10 Ep4 - Toys and Teens Appeal, a present for every deprived child in Reading 9:42

1y ago9:42

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“I've been to places where they've got absolutely nothing in their house or their flat. No carpets on the floor, no curtains on the window, no furniture. I went to one place and the little boy all he had was a cardboard box to play with. The kids don't have any other clothes other than what they go to school in, they just sleep in those. It’s happe…

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Episode 32 - Kristen Anderson Uses Space for a Purpose 31:27

1y ago31:27

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Kristen Anderson oversees Hempel Real Estate's construction and design activities. She is part of the reason why we're able to host our podcast show as she and her team built the beautiful podcast studio! Kristen's love for historic buildings broke her into the business. After working on the famous Trinity Church on Wall Street in New York City, it…

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The Mauritanian and Civil Rights Attorney Nancy Hollander 28:27

1y ago28:27

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Today we listen back to an interview with renowned Albuquerque civil rights lawyer, Nancy Hollander, who was portrayed by Jodie Foster in the 2021 film, the Mauritanian. The film portrays Hollander’s fight to free her client, Mohamedou Slahi, from US prison in Guantanamo, Cuba. Slahi had been “extraordinarily rendered” to Jordan from his home in Ma…

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S10 Ep3 - Who are Sax Bandits? 12:04

1y ago12:04

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In the early 1840s, a Belgian called Adolphe Sax invented a new musical instrument and decided to name it after himself. Ignoring the opportunity to go with the ‘Adolphophone’ our hero decided he would use his surname instead and thus the saxophone was born. By the way, this was not the only example of Adolphe’s self-reverential instrument naming. …

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Episode 31 - Girl, Buy that Building! with Torrey Benson 36:46

1y ago36:46

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Torrey Benson is a lifer when it comes to real estate. Coming from a family in commercial real estate, she has maneuvered her professional career around it. A Minnesota native, Torrey grew up a ski racer, going to Minnesota's popular ski area, Buck Hill. As to no one's surprise, she ended up in Montana where she is currently a Commerical Real Estat…

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S10 Ep2 - Sex (and monkeys) sells tickets at Twyford Drama 11:12

1y ago11:12

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From the 5th to the 7th of October, Twyford Drama are putting on a pair of one act plays that could not be more different. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a supernatural tale, with the perils of ambition at its heart. In this chiller, a family is granted three wishes, all of which come true but in a macabre and unexpected way. Then there is 'Little Grimley P…

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Episode 30 - Neil Timmins: Take Action Today, Get Paid Forever 31:45

1y ago31:45

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Neil's first job was at a bank - and when he realized his mom made double what he did as a Residential Real Estate Agent, he knew he needed to switch gears. He followed his mom's footsteps and by the age of 29, he became the #1 RE/MAX agent in Iowa, but despite this, he longed for more freedom to choose how he spent his time. Neil began to realize …

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S10 Ep1 - Rock 'n Roll and RG10, The Beatles, Bowie, Led Zeppelin etc 10:29

1y ago10:29

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There are a small group of places that are synonymous with history of rock and roll. Woodstock, Glastonbury, Strawberry Fields - and, of course, RG10. In this episode we uncover Twyford, Wargrave and Sonning’s links to the royalty of rock and roll. Here are just a few of the names that come up: Paul McCartney and The Beatles David Bowie Led Zeppeli…

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Mexico’s Weak Justice System but strong Economic Outlook 28:26

1y ago28:26

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Today’s guest is Michael S. Vigil, a former undercover DEA agent in Mexico, who rose to be the DEA’s Chief of International Operations worldwide. In our March 2023 show, Vigil traced the origin and development of the Mexican drug cartels. This month New Mexico People Place and Ideas’ host Stephen Spitz focuses on how that history affects Mexico tod…

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Episode 29 - Tables Have Turned! Lisa Christianson was Born an Entrepreneur 27:43

1y ago27:43

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Something fun and exciting this week as Lisa Christianson sits on the other side of the mic and is in the hot seat! Christianson & Company's Summer Intern interviews Lisa on this special podcast. Lisa was an entrepreneur before she was an entrepreneur. As soon as she could remember, Lisa would doodle ideas onto paper about different business ideas …

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