Best T Rack Podcasts (2024)

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Your City is Doing Social Media Wrong with Sam Toles | Ep. 67 1:14:09

5h ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Sam Toles is a social media expert having worked for large entertainment companies like Bleacher Report, MGM, and Warner Music, as well as Vimeo. He was also served as an elected councilmember for the California community of Cathedral City. He is passionate about social media and the public sector, but believes that most communities across the coun…

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Keep Quiet About Nord Stream? 27:29

3h ago27:29

27:29

Wojciech Przybylski and Visegrad Insight editor Staś Kaleta break down coverage of the Nord Stream drama, as well as the latest on the Kursk incursion, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to CEE, protests in Bratislava – and all the latest outlined in our Weekly Outlook. Weekly Outlook url: https://visegradinsight.eu/indian-pm-modi-visits-w…

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77. Capital One: The Points Sleeper Agent That's Coming to Life with the Points and Miles Doc 48:00

8h ago48:00

48:00

Kelly, the Points and Miles Doc, is a returning guest on the podcast, and she has a wealth of knowledge to share on the Capital One transferable points currency. I recently started focusing on Capital One in my own points strategy, so we have a ton to discuss. Tune in this week to learn everything you need to know about the world of Capital One. We…

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"I'm A Voyeur!" W/ Smooth Jewlz 1:08:03

1h ago1:08:03

1:08:03

By Haven Williams

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13 Principles of Real Estate Marketing: Break These Rules and Suffer the Consequences 19:56

2h ago19:56

19:56

Trying to dislodge an established leader from someone’s mind can be costly and often futile making initial mindshare capture essential. -Dustin Fox Want to master persuasive marketing and set yourself apart from every other agent in your market? Get my book, Six Weeks to Real Estate Success. Available on Amazon. And if you send me a screenshot of a…

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How do we attract more women and minorities to the profession with Amy Farkas | Ep. 66 1:05:51

3h ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Patton Township Manager Amy Farkas is passionate about recruiting more women and minorities into the profession of city and county management. In this episode, we talk about the importance of "telling a better story" to attract these candidates. We also discuss her unique approach to dealing with the stresses of the job through her hobby and what b…

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Ukraine’s Bold Incursion Amid CEE Concerns Over Middle East Tensions 23:26

7d ago23:26

23:26

Visegrad Insight editor-in-chief Wojciech Przybylski and editor Staś Kaleta discuss several strategic narratives at play around the world, relating to shifts in focus from the Middle East to Ukraine, a Kamala Harris-Tim Walz duo, defence plans in Poland and much more – as outlined in our Weekly Outlook. As the Paris games come to a close, not witho…

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76. Your Mid-Year Points Check-In: How to Evaluate and Recalibrate Your Strategy 33:41

1d ago33:41

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Doing a points check-in is the best possible way to recalibrate and course correct while there's still plenty of time left in the year. This means getting clear on every aspect of your points world, including your current points balances, credit card welcome bonuses, loyalty program status, and estimating your upcoming spend. Whether you're brand n…

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2 Glizzies Ina Peach W/ T.G.I.P 1:20:13

2d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

By Haven Williams

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S8E10 - 5 TRUE Scary Stories: Something Was With Me Last Night 34:15

4d ago34:15

34:15

Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last released a podcast episode, so I thought it was time to bring back the kind of content you all love. In this episode, I’ve gathered some intriguing stories from Reddit, covering everything from paranormal encounters to creepy ex-boyfriends to strange creatures spotted on the road. Whether or not you beli…

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Episode 111: Episode 111: Strip Club Shrimp 31:36

13d ago31:36

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Join me for some strip club shrimp and hard country music. The DJ Fancy Ketchup Country Music Podcast. From the Super 8 Breakfast nook in Hamilton, ON. Djfancyketchup@gmail.com

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201 and Counting: How to Rack Up Hundreds of Real Estate Transactions w/ Justin Ippoliti 44:42

5d ago44:42

44:42

One of the biggest tripping hazards in real estate is that our results will always lag far behind our lead gen efforts. If we’re not working the pipeline, everything will seem fine in the present, but turn bleak months later. That’s why it’s so easy to get complacent and take our foot off the gas. Top producing agents who do massive numbers never s…

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Michael Penny believes the AAME can help city managers with performance reviews | Ep 65 1:10:54

6d ago1:10:54

1:10:54

In the third and final installment of my interview series with Castle Pines City Manager Michael Penny, he shares his views on the recruitment and performance review processes and puts forth the idea that the American Association of Municipal Executives can assist city and county managers by influencing how these events are structured. Penny argues…

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Who weaponises gender at Paris Olympic Games? 21:18

7d ago21:18

21:18

Wojciech Przybylski talks with Visegrad Insight editor Staś Kaleta about several of the critical developments shaping CEE politics this week, including mixed responses to an international prisoner exchange, weaponisation of gender controversies at the Olympics, Ukraine’s diplomacy with the Global South and much more – as outlined in our Weekly Outl…

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75. Getting Your P2 Approved, Business Credit Cards for W-2 Employees, and the Future of Points and Miles: Q&A 59:29

16d ago59:29

59:29

Do you need a profitable business to apply for business credit cards? If your P2 has been repeatedly rejected for new card applications, how do you get them accepted? In this listener Q&A episode, we dive into a variety of topics related to optimizing your credit card strategy, whether you're just getting started in the points and miles game or loo…

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3 Things Real Estate Top Producers Do That You Probably Don't w/ Spencer Combs 44:25

12d ago44:25

44:25

When people fail to get the results they want in their real estate business, there are 3 things at play. You’re either lacking momentum AKA time on task, lacking mastery AKA skill set or lacking mindset AKA the belief that you can do it. Top producers have all 3 things working together, and that’s how they make unshakeable progress. As real estate …

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Warsaw Invites German President, Budapest Invites More Russians 30:33

13d ago30:33

30:33

Wojciech Przybylski talks with Visegrad Insight Fellow and Central European correspondent for Die Welt Philipp Fritz about Hungary's decision to allow Russians and Belarusians into their 'national card' programme, which European defence experts warn could lead to increased espionage or destabilising actions against EU democracies.…

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Why does the ICMA credential exist & does it measure competency? | Ep. 64 1:27:16

14d ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Why did the ICMA create the credentialed manager program and does it measure competency? We discuss these issues and more in part 2 of my interview series with Castle Pines, Colorado city manager Michael Penny. Penny, who is a founding member of the American Association of Municipal Executives, has also been a member of the ICMA since 1995. He has …

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74. Unlocking Sweet Spot Awards: Scoring Amazing Flight Deals with Allison Tackette 1:10:47

23d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

One of the most rewarding ways to get the most value from your points is booking sweet spot awards. These awards represent unique opportunities to book incredible flights at points prices that are a steal, but in order to take advantage of these sweet spots, you have to know what you're looking for. That's where award travel expert Allison Tackette…

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5 Way to Use Social Media to Get Deals Right Now w/ Andrew Fogliato 1:03:28

21d ago1:03:28

1:03:28

In the local marketing game, some of the most effective strategies are things that seem too done-to-death or stale to work. As a real estate agent, you are a local business owner, and that gives you a homeground advantage that will boost your business. With a few hacks, there’s still plenty of opportunity in these seemingly crowded places, and you …

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Why did 29-year ICMA member Michael Penny join the AAME? | Ep. 63 1:29:32

21d ago1:29:32

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Castle Pines city manager Michael Penny isn't your ordinary ICMA member. He currently serves as the chairman of the ICMA's Credentialing Advisory Board (CAB) and has been a member of the organization since 1995. So, why did he join the American Association of Municipal Executives as a founding member and how does he see both organizations co-existi…

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History Disrupted: Autocrats' Favourite Playground 35:51

22d ago35:51

35:51

Join Wojciech Przybylski and bestselling author and historian Jason Steinhauer as they explore how digital and social networks have disrupted history, the ways autocrats around the world exploit these disruptions and strategies to combat these non-democratic tactics. Jason Steinhauer's book - History, Disrupted: https://link.springer.com/book/10.10…

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73. The Secret to Booking Your Dream Safari: Budget, Locations, and Luxury (If You Want It) with Dr. Niki Topp 57:46

24d ago57:46

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Dr. Niki Topp is a board-certified OB/GYN who is now retired from clinical practice. After moving to South Africa 8 years ago, her career focus switched toward philanthropy and opening her own small business. She is also the founder and director of a non-profit called Ithemba Ngemfundo, which focuses on improving early education in the townships of…

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'Quill Went To Bali' W/ Quilly 1:27:38

23d ago1:27:38

1:27:38

By Haven Williams

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The Ultimate Guide to Making Real Estate YouTube Ads: A Step-By-Step Tutorial 24:35

26d ago24:35

24:35

YouTube is what television was decades ago, there’s a built-in captive audience of millions watching from TVs, tablets and smartphones. This can play right into the hands of a real estate agent. With the right strategy, you can turn YouTube into a billboard for your real estate business for a lot less. You can gain unparalleled levels of exposure, …

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Viktor Orbán Racks Up a Number of Wins on the EU and Global Stages 24:48

27d ago24:48

24:48

Wojciech Przybylski talks with Hungarian journalist Viktória Serdült about PM Viktor Orbán's meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping as well as his success in forming the Patriots for Europe group in the EU parliament.

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The AAME is Born & Signup Deadline Extended | Ep. 62 22:02

28d ago22:02

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For a variety of reasons listed in this podcast, the sign up deadline to become a founding member of the American Association of Municipal Executives has been extended. You have until midnight central on Thursday, July 25th to take action and join this historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is the last call -- so sign up here today. We have…

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72. Horses, Zebras, and Unicorns: Business Class Award Flight Edition (Part 2) 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Is it possible to book four or more business class award tickets on the same flight? You might think it's outright impossible to get a deal like this, but in my experience, you have more options than you think. When you know what you're looking for and you have a strategy for getting it, you increase your chances of finding what you want. That's ex…

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How to Get Real Estate Deals From Blogging and Garage Sales w/ Mor Zucker 49:49

1M ago49:49

49:49

Some of the best ways to generate leads is combining the local knowledge and connections of an agent with a digital component. All the information you have about your city can be turned into a lifestyle blog. The foot traffic generated by the garage sales that are always happening in our neighborhoods can be flipped into website traffic. A lot of a…

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Western Governments Under Pressure As the NATO Summit Kicks Off in Washington 25:37

1M ago25:37

25:37

Galan Dall talks with Radu Albu-Comănescu, Lecturer in European Integration at the Babeş-Bolyai University, about the outcome of the French elections and what we can expect from this week's NATO summit in Washington.

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Audio Recording: ICMA Staff Supports AAME | Ep. 61 34:33

1M ago34:33

34:33

A confidential source sent me an audio recording of ICMA West Coast Regional Director Pat Martel discussing the American Association of Municipal Executives. This discussion took place two weeks ago at the Oregon City/Count Management Association conference.. In this audio clip, Martel states that the ICMA is very much aware of the AAME, that it su…

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71. Horses, Zebras, and Unicorns: Business Class Award Flight Edition (Part 1) 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

In the world of points travel, you're probably familiar with the concept of a unicorn award. These are flights so rare they might as well be magical, mythical creatures because your chances of seeing one are slim to non-existent. Award flights, especially long-haul business class award flights, are not all created equal in terms of how easy they ar…

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How to Get $35 Million From Organic YouTube Content w/ David Massey 40:08

1M ago40:08

40:08

If you want the ultimate moat around your business, there’s nothing better than a strategy that attracts clients who are already sold on working with you. YouTube is one of the best ways to achieve this. Instead of competing with other agents, you’ll have people clamoring to work with you because they already know, like and trust you. On top of tha…

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What the Frech Elections Mean for Central Europe 28:04

1M ago28:04

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Will there be a Mélenchon-isation in France; How deeply embedded are pro-Russian narratives in the DNA of the far-right? What will the outcomes of France's election mean for Central Europe? Wojciech Przybylski spoke with Isabelle Lasserre – the Diplomatic Correspondent of Le Figaro and Paul Taylor –Freelance columnist for The Guardian and a senior …

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Ep. 60 | ICMA CEO Marc Ott "Retires" & Freed Gets a Trial Date 40:13

1M ago40:13

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Last week the big news story was the announcement by the ICMA that CEO Marc Ott was retiring to spend more time with family. We also learned that Port Huron City Manager James Freed was given a trial date for his defamation lawsuit against the ICMA. Coincidence? These two stories are inextricably linked and are the topic of this week's podcast epis…

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70. From Bills to Boarding Passes: Mastering Expense Buckets for Maximum Points 53:42

1M ago53:42

53:42

Getting value from points comes down to two simple things: earning points (ideally as many as possible for the money you're spending) and using points (ideally as few as possible for any given award), so you can take more trips, save more money, and have more travel options available. It's time to dive deep into a simple approach for part one of th…

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"Muslims eat skittles" W/ BIGMACK, Deek Westside, CSW, & thekidwiththegift 1:02:11

2M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

By Haven Williams

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Episode 110: Episode 110: Y’allhalla 33:04

2M ago33:04

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The further adventure of DJ Fancy Ketchup Waylon, Johnny Russell, Charley Crockett, the Toxic Avenger and more. Djfancyketchup@gmail.com

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The Secret to a Successful Husband-Wife Real Estate Team w/ Devon Fox 59:21

2M ago59:21

59:21

How do you run a successful real estate team with your spouse? It’s a question we get all the time. Whether you’re thinking of joining your partner in real estate or you’re starting from the ground up, working together comes with benefits (and challenges). Just because you’re married doesn’t mean you’ll make great business partners. People make thi…

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Marilyn Rivers Just Wanted Her Good Name Back | Ep. 59 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Marilyn Rivers had a stellar career and an impeccable reputation having served for nearly 20 years as the Director of Risk and Safety for the New York city of Saratoga Springs. About 18-months away from this 20-year mark where she would be eligible for her pension, a newly elected commissioner set his sights on her to settle an "old score" from fif…

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Don’t Give Up on Slovakia: Interview with General Pavel Macko 36:20

2M ago36:20

36:20

Pavel Macko, retired 3-star general, politician and analyst explains how security and political strategy can preserve democracy and freedom.

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69. Dream Travel and the Reverse Bucket List with Dr. Faryal Michaud 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Whether it's sipping champagne in first class, watching the sunset in an overwater bungalow in the Maldives, or enjoying access to the best first-class airport lounges, there are some aspirational redemptions that always seem to get the most attention from points enthusiasts. But before you can turn your travel dreams into reality using points, you…

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"Her Baby Hair Slick Down" W/ Big Sexy 1:12:06

2M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

By Haven Williams

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The Case for Terminating ICMA CEO Marc Ott | Ep. 58 59:37

2M ago59:37

59:37

ICMA CEO Marc Ott has presided over an organization that is dysfunctional, lacks accountability, and produces mediocre work product. His permissive and absentee approach to managing employees allowed ethics staffers to prosecute a personal and political vendetta against Port Huron City Manager James Freed -- a stain that will be forever left upon h…

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Open Houses: How to Succeed by Doing What Most Agents Won't 25:17

2M ago25:17

25:17

If you’re struggling to get traction from open houses, you might think the strategy is dead. The truth is open houses still work, but 90% of agents don’t do the right things. Crafting a successful open house comes down to one mentality: building a collective experience around the home and making it connect to the guests. There are little touches yo…

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Rack ‘Em Up! Palestine Action Victories with Actionist Shibby of Revolutionary Lumpen Radio 1:20:45

2M ago1:20:45

1:20:45

With Palestine Action racking up the victories, it was high time that I spoke with veteran actionist Shibby about the network’s mind blowing direct action successes. We discuss the recent shutdown of a facility in Tamworth, the viral action that just took place in Scotland, and the high-level, low-level, and covert strategies that have been used by…

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Scott Jorgensen Rebukes the Oregon City/County Management Association | Ep. 57 1:09:03

2M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen is no fan of the Oregon City/County Management Association (OCCMA). A few years ago, he was the subject of an anonymous ethics complaint without any clear explanation of his alleged offense. About a year later, Jorgensen learned that another city manager had accused him of leaking his listserv comments. Th…

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Was the Ukrainian Peace Summit a success? 22:19

2M ago22:19

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Wojciech Przybylski discusses with Marcin Król Fellow Alina Inayeh the impact of the Ukrainian Peace Summit as well as NATO's consideration of increasing their nuclear arsenal. Read Alina Inayeh's article: https://visegradinsight.eu/peace-eludes-burgenstock-key-takeaways-from-the-ukrainian-summit/

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