"To me, it's always been about the music. Not only did I want to be a dj, I wanted to create music." - Rick Perez - "Life is a Party, Drink It Up." - Omar Perez - You can check out more tracks and mixes on youtube.com/rickperezchicago and www.mixcloud.com/perezbroschicago For all requests, email me at djrickyprz@yahoo.com
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Winner of Four Outdoor Writers Association of America Excellence in Craft Awards, the Outdoor Biz Podcast features inspiring conversations with Outdoor/Adventure Brand Founders and Leaders from Outdoor, Bike, Ski, Adventure Travel, Conservation, Industry Recruiters, Executives, and many others. They talk about their careers, tell inspiring stories, and offer advice and direction on the path you can take to get your job in the industry and grow your Outdoor Career. Hosted by Author, Speaker, ...
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Explore the adventures of Captain America comic books both past and present with Rick Verbanas (former comic shop owner) and Robert Lucius (former Marine)! Reviews, guest interviews and plenty of fun focused on the Star Spangled Avenger... Captain America! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/capcomicbookfans/support
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Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
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Let's face it - theory learned in law school has little practical application when building a successful firm. Host Maria Monroy, President, and Co-founder of LawRank is here each week with conversations that inspire you to build a better practice and be a stronger attorney. When success lies in the balance of law and life - we're here to help you Tip the Scales.
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SOME OF MY FRIENDS READ COMICS is a book-club format podcast about reading the great comic book stories for the first time. On each episode, your hosts will review a classic comic book story or run, examine how well it holds up, and figure out how it fits within the grand context of comics.
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Legendary college soccer coaches Ralph Perez and Ray Reid have a combined 81 years of coaching college athletes, nearly 900 career wins, five national championships, and approximately 17,546 names in their contacts lists—and they're still in the game. On this podcast, they grab some of those names and talk what’s going on in the soccer world today.
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93. Moe Ramadan - Staying True to Yourself
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“I want younger attorneys to know, there is a real struggle to growth…If you’re bringing in five, ten cases, within two, three years opening your firm, bro, bravo to you. Don’t think you have to be at 100 cases right away.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with lawyer and founder of Attorneys of Chicago Personal Injury Lawyers, Moe Ramadan. They …
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#200: Community Theater Presents Cap #400-401 - 16 voices on 23 characters!
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It is our first ever Community Theater production... with 16 different voice actors (and 23 different characters), covering the tie-in to Operation: Galactic Storm in Cap #400-401! Plus... Rick & Bob take a look back at the first 199 episodes and share some personal favorites... The theater portion starts at 39:00 minutes into the show YouTube: htt…
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Trekking Beyond Everest: The Unique Offerings of Hobnail Trekking [EP 455]
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Today on episode 455 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast I’m talking with Mark Johnson from Hobnail Trekking. Mark shares how Hobnail Trekking has expanded into several destinations and continues to offer only the highest levels of service and trekking expertise. Today on episode 455 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast I’m talking with Mark Johnson from Hobnail Trek…
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This week, longtime pollster and political consultant Frank Luntz takes us on a LA-area replica of the Oval Office.By The Issue Is
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232 - Dazzler: The Movie + Thunderbolts #5
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Whelp, we tried to will a Dazzler movie cameo into existence, but Deadpool & Wolverine was unfortunately Taylor Swift-less. Nevertheless, we still press on to read Dazzler: The Movie, the 12th in Marvel's Graphic Novel line from the 80s, in which Dazzler meets a lot of terrible men who promise her a fast track to stardom. Then we continue our long …
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92. Mike Perez - SEO Tips, Common Mistakes and, Changing Algorithms
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“If you’re choosing your SEO vendor based upon price, it’s probably not gonna work out for you…not in 2024. There is no cheap and easy solution.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with founder and CEO of iLawyer Marketing, Mike Perez. They discuss the popular question, “Is SEO dead?”, why you shouldn’t upset Google, their no a-hole policy, and sha…
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#199: Nomad is Back and Out for Blood! Cap #325 (1987) Mark Gruenwald / Paul Neary / John Beatty
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Nomad is back and he's out for blood! Can Cap stop him from killing... The Slug? And what page do they spend nearly 13 minutes on?!? Plus... Rick & Bob chat about favorite Monty Python skits/scenes, as well as SNL's Colonel Angus... YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q_pdRZ9uiLQ Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.…
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The Andes, Amazon, and Galapagos: Purposeful Travel Experiences with Jorge Perez [EP 454]
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In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Jorge Perez, a conservationist and tourism entrepreneur from Quito, Ecuador. Join us as Jorge shares his insights on the unique mestizo culture and the influence of Spaniards, the alluring experience of cattle drives, and the concept of time in Andean cosmovision. Listen in as he discusses purposeful…
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From Novice to Nomad: John Ensley's Sailing School and Digital Nomad Lifestyle [EP 453]
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John Ensley chases the sun from the Pacific Northwest in summer to Baja California Mexico in winter, as one part professional sailing instructor and one part running a virtual financial planning business. As founder of Cruise and Learn Sailing International and loves sharing his knowledge, experience and passion for sailing. John feels strongly tha…
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354: Melanie Mason, Lynn Vavreck, Areva Martin
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As the 2024 election is now just over 100 days away, it was another unprecedented week in American politics. Now, Kamala Harris is looking to take the torch passed on by Joe Biden.By The Issue Is
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“My mom always said, “The greatest thing that can ever happen to you in life, is to fall in love with the right person.” It happened, for me and Nancy ” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney and partner at Romano Law Group, John Romano. They discuss the new generation of lawyers, optimism in the workplace, the secret to parenting, work-l…
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#198: Cap & Peggy Carter in WW2! The First Thirteen (2011) Kathryn Immonen / Ramon Perez
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An untold early tale of an unseasoned Cap and French resistance fighter Peggy Carter in WW2, told from Peggy's POV! Plus... Bob refers to his 25 years as a Marine to explain platoons, regiments and battalions, as well as the best way to sneak up on the enemy... YouTube: https://youtu.be/6wro-qDRZ5Y Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at …
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An unprecedented week in American politics, as "The Issue Is" hits the road for the Republican National Convention.By The Issue Is
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90. Scott Mansfield - Client Relationships and First Impressions
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“Sometimes you’re in the minority of the vote. Sometimes you’re in the majority. But you gotta respect the vote, respect everyone’s opinions, make sure everybody really feels heard in what’s being said and collectively at the end of the day move forward in the right direction together.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney Scott Mansfie…
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#197: Would You Rather Game... Captain America Edition!
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It's a fun episode of Rick & Bob answering YOUR "Would You Rather" Cap-related questions like... "Would you rather date Diamondback or Agent 13?" "Would you rather spend a day with Captain America or as Captain America?" "Who would you rather have as a roommate: Helmut Zemo or Crossbones?" "Would you rather wash D Man's underwear when he lived in a…
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Sustainability and Success: Kenji's Insights into the Outdoor Industry's Evolution [EP 452]
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Today my long time outdoor compadre Kenji Haroutunian makes his 3rd appearance on the show. As longtime director of two top-fifty trade shows in the country (and many events and services beyond), Kenji’s experience has afforded him a truly independent viewpoint to best understand the ebbs and flows of business trends, successes, failures and the to…
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352: Tom Perez, Alex Thompson, Dave Rubin
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This week, following his shaky debate performance, the chorus of Democratic lawmakers calling for President Biden to step aside continued to grow. Biden, defiant, saying he's staying.By The Issue Is
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89. R. Rex Parris - Learning From Life's Failures and Successes
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“The problem is, people can be very successful and then they get to my stage of my life and you look up and you say, “Is that all there is?”” On this week’s episode Maria talks with attorney, founder of Parris Law Firm and 16 year mayor of Lancastor, R. Rex Parris. They discuss what it’s like working with family, how social media impacts elections,…
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#196: Streets of Poison Part 7 (1990) Captain America #378 by Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim
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The Finale to this fun 7 part adventure! Its Cap without his Super Soldier Serum vs Crossbones! Its the Red Skull vs the Kingpin... in their underwear?!? Part 7 of the Streets of Poison story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that features Diamondback, Black Widow, Bullseye, The Kingpin and more! Plus... Bob shares his Captain America read…
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Exploring Nature, Marketing, and Mentorship with Author Emanuel Rose [EP 451]
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Hello again everyone. Welcome to episode 451 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. Today, I’m speaking with fellow OWAA member Emanuel Rose. Emanuel is an author, outdoorsman, and marketing expert. He says his love for the natural world has been a constant in his life, and he finds joy in exploring towering forests and the energy of the ocean. His childhood …
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This week, Elex is joined by Kara Swisher as the legendary tech journalist discusses motherhood and her bestseller "Burn Book."By The Issue Is
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231 - The Death of Captain America Pt. 2 + Thunderbolts Annual 1997
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Watch out crooks, there's a new Captain America in town. And he's got a gun! Steve Rogers is dead and Bucky is taking over as we pick back up with Ed Brubaker's run on Captain America in issues #31-36. Then we continue reading the Thunderbolts with an interlude in the Thunderbolts '97 Annual as we learn all about how the team came together. Next Ti…
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88. Jordan Strokovsky - How a Growth Mindset Led to $27 Million
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“As a kid I was very argumentative… and now, I hate arguing. I guess my form of arguing is to hopefully develop a case that’s so overwhelmingly on my side that there’s really nothing to argue.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial lawyer Jordan Strokovsky. They discuss his latest big verdict, why ego is a good thing, the need to argue, hav…
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#195: Interview with Legendary Technical Illustrator Eliot R. Brown!
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Eliot R. Brown joins the show sharing fun tales from the 70s, 80s & 90s Marvel Bullpen, discussing the stories behind his technical illustrations and photo covers. Eliot reveals which was the hardest illustration he ever did and which detail moved him to tears. Plus, Eliot explains how Cap's indestructible shield has attached leather straps and... …
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Capturing Wild Places, Jonathan Chester's Adventure Photography Journey [EP 450]
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Jonathan Chester has photographed on all seven continents, and specializes in documenting the wild, remote, and extreme and is equally at home in urban and rural settings, covering nature, landscapes, and environmental themes. He continues to guide and lecture on adventure cruises in the Arctic and Antarctic. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love th…
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Jon Favreau, of "Pod Save America," speaks on building Crooked Media and his years as Barack Obama's speechwriter.By The Issue Is
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This week marked one of the most consequential presidential debate in years as President Biden and former President Trump faced off in Atlanta.By The Issue Is
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87. Joe Fried - The Story You Tell Yourself
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“The underlying fallacy that I’ve always lived with in my life is from the time I was very young, and I think it’s true for everybody, is we have this really really well developed idea of what has to happen for us to be ok. We define our win and everything else is less than win. ” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial attorney Joe Fried abo…
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#194: Cap vs Everyman! (1982) Captain America #267 by J.M. DeMatteis / Mike Zeck / John Beatty
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Cap defends the American Dream vs Everyman! This story may hold the record for how many times Cap has been spit on. 🙁 Plus... Rick & Bob chat about the sitcom Happy Days and SNL skits made into movies, AND announce their next guest creator... BONUS: Dad jokes after the credits! Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yfbMaQBx5NUConnect with Rick & Bob…
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Pedaling Through Europe: Lauren Hefferon on the Joys of Biking Tours and Cultural Immersion [EP 449]
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Hello again, everyone. Welcome to episode 449 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week, I’m talking with Lauren Hefferon. Lauren has been a devoted cyclist for over 40 years. While in high school in Southern NH, Lauren discovered her passion for pedaling after a serious ski injury prevented her from downhill ski racing and playing many team sports. Up…
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Elex Michaelson goes one-on-one with Nicole Shanahan for her first TV sit-down since being named Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate.By The Issue Is
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230 - Hulk: Rick Jones' Bachelor Party & The End + Thunderbolts #4
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We haven't read nearly enough Hulk on this show, so we're looking at a couple different stories by Peter David. First up is the wedding of Rick Jones from issues #417-419, in which Captain America gets very bashful about a bachelor party. Then we check out The Incredible Hulk: The End, a one shot about the last days of the Hulk's life. We'll tell y…
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86. Dawn Smith - The Fight Against Elder Abuse
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“This area of practice is very underserved…and if you just dig in a little bit and figure out the systemic problem, that corporate neglect…you can get a ton of information about what’s actually going on at that nursing home without even filing a lawsuit.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with managing partner of Smith Clinesmith, Dawn Smith. They…
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#193: What If Cap Were Revived Today? (1984) What If? #44 by Peter Gillis / Sal Buscema
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The 1950s Cap & Bucky become fascists and it's up to the newly thawed original to save the day in this alternate reality featuring Nick Fury, Spider-Man and "Snap" Wilson! Plus... Rick & Bob chat about the Goldbergs and remember Mark Gruenwald on his birthday... YouTube: https://youtu.be/lVedBvuBAPE Connect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at …
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Unleashing Boundless Adventure: Scuba Diving, Outdoor Pursuits, and Inspiring Stories with Chris and Kelly Kibbee [EP 448]
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This week I’m talking with Chris and Kelly Kibbee, founders of No Limits Scuba in Tempe Arizona. If you’re just discovering scuba or looking to go professional, No Limits Scuba sets you apart on your path, by offering the highest quality and standards for safety and fun. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and s…
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348: Chad Bianco, Rick Chavez Zbur, Areva Martin
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This week, Elex is joined by Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur and attorney Areva Martin.By The Issue Is
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85. Rick Albuquerque - Giving Back to Your Community
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“We pledge to donate to the community, in one fashion or another, at least $100 thousand a year.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial attorney Rick Albuquerque. They discuss pivoting from traditional marketing to community involvement, the state of bullying in New Jersey, what it takes to coordinate over 100 events a year and whether ther…
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#192: Streets of Poison Part 6 (1990) Captain America #377 by Mark Gruenwald / Ron Lim
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Cap has been captured and the only way to save him results in losing his Super Soldier Serum in his blood! Steve wrestles what makes him Captain America? Plus, Bullseye vs Crossbones for the first time! Part 6 of the Streets of Poison story of Captain America's personal war on drugs that features Diamondback, Black Widow, Bullseye, The Kingpin and …
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B Corp Certification and Beyond: The Inspiring Journey of Jetty with Cory Higgins [EP 447]
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Hey everyone. Welcome to episode 447 of the Outdoor Biz Podcast. This week I’m talking with Cory Higgins, Cory is the Jetty Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer. One of his early memories of Jetty is Putting $200 in a trucker hat at Jerm's apartment by the Port Hole to pay his portion of starting the company and making their first 3 tees. They’v…
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This week, as President Biden announced new executive action at the border, Elex Michaelson is joined by California Senator Alex Padilla. While most Republicans think the Biden order is too little, too late, Padilla actually believes the order is too tough. He pushes back against the President of his own party.…
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Conservative commentator Dave Rubin talks immigration, leaving California for Florida, Governor Newsom, President Trump's impending VP pick, and more.By The Issue Is
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Jordan Klepper, a longtime member of "The Daily Show" news team, discusses he work traveling the country, what he's learned from speaking with Trump supporters, what's he's learned from working with Jon Stewart, listening to others in divisive times, and more.By The Issue Is
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We're reading some detective comics this week! No, not the Bat. We're reading a lesser known PI published by Renegade Comics in the 80s: Ms. Tree, written by Max Alan Collins with art by Terry Beatty. We jump into the middle of the book and read issues #18-23 in which Ms. Tree deals with the death of her archnemesis... and kills a ton of people. We…
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84. Manny Griffiths - Hona: The Domino's Pizza Tracker for Legal Cases
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“A twenty minute phone call might only take two minutes because they have some context as to what’s happening.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with founder of Hona, Manny Griffiths. They discuss Manny’s product Hona, a legal case tracker for clients. Including the improvements it can make to your company, its cost, ROI and plans for the future.…
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#191: Interview with Letterer and Writer Joe Caramagna!
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Ever wonder what a Letterer does? 25 year comic industry veteran Joe Caramagna joins the show and answers all our lettering questions, discusses his Cap experience with Brubaker, Waid and JMS, and why he's known as the "Donut Guy" and ended up on the Drew Barrymore Show. Plus... Rick shares a story of meeting George Perez and the sketch he was gidd…
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Sustainable Materials in Outdoor Apparel: Kelly Mazanti Shares Her Hard-Earned Lessons [ EP 446]
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Today I’m speaking with Buttnski founder Kelly Mazanti. After leaving her corporate life in 2017, Kelly founded a brand design & strategy company, Pier Collective, which she ran for five years between LA and Breckenridge. She is an alumnus of the CU Boulder Leeds School of Business with a degree in Marketing & Management. She recently had the oppor…
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This week, Elex is joined by California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and former Trump advisor John McEntee.By The Issue Is
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83. Dexter Benoit - The Fight Against Human Trafficking
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“There are some telltale signs that there may well be trafficking occuring at your property…There are things that you can look at…if you are doing even the slightest bit of, let me see what’s going on here.” On this week’s episode Maria talks with trial attorney and founder of Benoit Law Firm, Dexter Benoit. They discuss the fight against human tra…
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#190: Old Man Cap in House of M! Cap Vol 5 #10 (2005) Ed Brubaker / Lee Weeks
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During this House of M tie-in, we get to see what Steve's life would be if he had killed the Red Skull and captured Hitler... and it isn't what you'd expect! Plus, Rick & Bob discuss movies Cocoon and Hot Tub Time Machine... Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nVIe2dp2x4gConnect with Rick & Bob and fellow Cap fans at https://www.facebook.…
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Retail and Brand Connections: SKU Candy founder Jon Neff Explains their Platform and Service [EP 445]
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Welcome to episode 445 of The Outdoor Biz Podcast, today I’m talking with Jon Neff founder of SKU Candy. Jon is a passionate and experienced entrepreneur and the Sku Candy mission is to be the premier buying and selling wholesale marketplace in the Outdoor, Lifestyle, Surf, and Sporting Goods Categories. Facebook Twitter Instagram Love the sho…
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