Best Urban Edge Podcasts (2024)

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30. Living on the Edge: Earthquakes and The Kourion Urban Space Project with Laura Swantek 1:37:24

24d ago1:37:24

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In the 4th century, a series of powerful earthquakes shook the island of Cyprus, leaving a profound impact on its inhabitants and Kourion in particular. These seismic events not only disrupted daily life but also reshaped the landscape, causing widespread destruction and challenging the resilience of Cypriots. The earthquakes of the 4th century sta…

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Women of Influence Podcast Series: Hannah Miet & Emily Pollard 41:20

11h ago41:20

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This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt’s Women of Influence Conference. The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited …

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David Kroening Seitz, "A Different Trek: Radical Geographies of Deep Space Nine" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 59:20

6d ago59:20

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A different kind of Star Trek television series debuted in 1993. Deep Space Nine was set not on a starship but a space station near a postcolonial planet still reeling from a genocidal occupation. The crew was led by a reluctant Black American commander and an extraterrestrial first officer who had until recently been an anticolonial revolutionary.…

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Being Green - 20 Sept 24 _ Climate change and seasonal allergies 6:35

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Spring officially arrives this weekend and for many, this time of the year means a reaction to the increased pollen in the air. Some bad news from researchers and doctors is that climate change is not only worsening the symptoms of seasonal allergies, but also making them last longer. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to al…

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BONUS EPISODE! Follow Where Reason Leads: Zeno of Citium & Stoicism with Andrew Erskine 37:32

7h ago37:32

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In this episode, Professor Andrew Erskine (University of Edinburgh) delves into the life and legacy of Zeno of Citium, the ancient philosopher whose teachings laid the foundation for the Stoic school of thought. Born in Citium (Kition) Cyprus, Zeno's journey from humble beginnings to philosophical prominence is a testament to the power of resilienc…

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Multifamily Migration & The Future of Urbanization 1:12:46

3h ago1:12:46

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This episode covers Daniel Dart’s, GP at Rock Yard Ventures, thesis on the long-term future of multifamily, demographic shifts, and urbanization. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE e…

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NEW! Primary Source XXXI: "I want YOU for the Cypriot Mule Corps!" 1:11

2h ago1:11

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For this month's primary source, I've taken some liberty with its recording, turning this very real enlistment ad into a radio spot. However, historically speaking, there was no radio service at the time -- and so this certainly would not have been broadcast in Cyprus. Given the widespread illiteracy at the time, enlistment campaigns such as the on…

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Being Green - 13 Sept 24 _ EU climate agency warns 2024 could be hottest yet 6:17

13d ago6:17

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While we spent the past few months shivering in our boots here in Cape Town, the northern hemisphere was experiencing its hottest summer since records began, increasing the likelihood that 2024 will be the Earth’s warmest year yet. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Guy Midgley, Director of Stellenbosch University’s …

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Women of Influence Podcast Series: Beth Azor & Amy Galvin 45:20

13d ago45:20

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This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from GlobeSt’s Women of Influence Conference. The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team visited …

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Being Green - 06 Sept 24 _ Circular economy success story 6:46

7d ago6:46

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Tracey Gilmore, CEO of Taking Care of Business. This non-profit social enterprise runs three 2-year programmes training budding entrepreneurs to resell, repair, and remake retail waste items, most of which would otherwise have been sent to landfill. To find out more, or if you want to do…

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50. The Future of CRE Technology with Yannis Papadakis, Business Development Manager and Podcast Host at CREXi 28:31

23d ago28:31

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Send us a text Yannis Papadakis is a Business Development Manager and Podcast Host at CREXi. Based in Los Angeles, CREXi is a commercial real estate community, marketplace, and technology company that simplifies transactions and accelerates business for brokers, buyers, agents and tenants. Yannis is responsible for building relationships with comme…

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Young, Driven, and Thriving: Insights from Rising CRE Stars 1:03:54

9d ago1:03:54

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This episode unpacks the rewards of hard work and drive in CRE with Kaylan Knitowski and Justin Walker, Retail Specialists at Franklin Street. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expe…

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Being Green - 30 Aug 24 _ Arbor Week: Preserving Cape Town’s urban forests 6:43

14d ago6:43

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Sunday will see the start of the annual National Arbor Week, a time to celebrate trees. Over the seven-day period, people are encouraged to take part in "greening" events to make our communities healthier and more beautiful. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Clare Burgess, chair of Treekeepers Cape Town, about preserving…

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Women of Influence Podcast Series: Tanya Ragan & Carmen Perkins 39:29

16d ago39:29

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This is the Women of Influence Podcast series, delivering next level insights and expertise live from Globe Street's Women of Influence Conference. The Women of Influence Podcast Series is an exclusive mini-series of The Crexi Podcast, an insider’s look at all things commercial real estate, produced in collaboration with GlobeSt. The Crexi team vis…

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Being Green - 23 Aug 24 _ Survival of the Cape’s own leopard 6:36

21d ago6:36

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As the Cape Leopard Trust marks its 20th year of working to ensure the survival of this apex predator, Glynis Crook speaks to its CEO, Helen Turnbull, about these highly elusive and resilient animals that survive in the fynbos biome of the Cape Fold Mountains. Find out more at: www.capeleopard.org.za.…

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Insights from a VC on the PropTech Revolution 40:46

24d ago40:46

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This episode dissects the latest venture capital trends and advancements in the PropTech sector with Gavin Myers, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Prudence. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their we…

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Being Green - 16 Aug 24 _ Countries mark World Elephant Day 6:41

28d ago6:41

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Countries around the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, which aims to bring attention to the plight of the animals in Africa and Asia. On both continents, they are facing increasing threats, including an escalation in poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict. The Worldwide Fund for Nature says there are only about 415,000 African…

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Primary Source XXX: The Sibylline Oracle 1:17

29d ago1:17

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The Sibyls of ancient Greece and Rome were oracles that divined the future by channeling the god, Apollo. Sibyls were considered to be intermediaries between the mortal world and the divine realm, and their pronouncements were highly regarded by the Greeks. Sibyls were often consulted by individuals, city-states, and rulers seeking guidance on impo…

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49. Revolutionizing Rentals with Jordan Kavana, Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Send us a text Jordan Kavana is the Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent, established in 2021. ARK Homes for Rent is a real estate investment company that owns, operates, and manages a nearly $2 billion portfolio of rental properties located across the Sunbelt of the United States. For nearly three decades, Jordan has built and led several su…

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Philadelphia Market Waves and Cultivating Market-Wide Expertise 1:01:20

1M ago1:01:20

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This episode explores building market-specific expertise, current trends and relevant insights into the Philadelphia CRE market with Adam Gillespie, Principal at Avison Young. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to …

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Being Green - 09 Aug 24 _Marion Island: Escalation of house mice attacks on seabirds 6:56

1M ago6:56

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South Africa’s Marion Island is being overrun by more than a million house mice. And as the growing population runs out of their normal food, they’re increasingly turning to the island’s seabirds as an alternative source of nourishment. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Anton Wolfaardt of Mouse-Free Marion about its p…

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Key Strategies for Successful Commercial Lease Negotiations 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

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This episode outlines the latest trends in leasing contract negotiations and the long-tail impact on the transaction landscape with Annie Malo, Partner at Holland & Knight LLP. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to…

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Being Green - 02 Aug 24 _First seal vaccinated for rabies in Cape Town 6:33

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Scientists and officials gathered in Cape Town last week to discuss what they know about the rabies outbreak in Cape Fur Seals and what to do about it. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the delegates, Dr Tess Gridley, co-director of Sea Search, which is a collective of marine mammal scientists, who told her that s…

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29. Dedicating to your God: The Votive Tradition with Erin Averett 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Votive practices in Cyprus have long been an integral part of the island's rich cultural and religious traditions. Cypriots have engaged in diverse acts of votive offerings to express gratitude, seek divine favor, or fulfill vows. In ancient Cyprus, votives played a significant role in the worship of various deities. The sanctuaries dedicated to go…

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Navigating Maturities, Delinquencies, and the Next Chapter of CRE Financing 50:38

2M ago50:38

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This episode navigates the next generation of CRE financing tools amid market uncertainty with Blake Janover, Chairman & CEO of Janover, Inc. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE exper…

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Derek Taira, "Forward without Fear: Native Hawaiians and American Education in Territorial Hawai'i, 1900-1941" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 52:17

2M ago52:17

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During Hawai‘i’s territorial period (1900–1959), Native Hawaiians resisted assimilation by refusing to replace Native culture, identity, and history with those of the United States. By actively participating in U.S. public schools, Hawaiians resisted the suppression of their language and culture, subjection to a foreign curriculum, and denial of th…

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Under the Overpass: Noise and Toxic Pollution in New Orleans 17:28

2M ago17:28

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For nearly her entire life, Amy Stelly has lived in the Treme district of New Orleans. Her house is near the Claiborne Expressway, a piece of Interstate-10 that was built through the neighborhood in 1969. The Claiborne Expressway is one of many American highways to divide and deprive Black communities. Not only has this infrastructure damaged these…

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Being Green - 26 July 24 _WWF: The world records we don’t want to break 6:28

2M ago6:28

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As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris on 26 July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature has launched a video campaign urging people to focus on the world records we don’t want to break. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to James Reeler, Senior Manager: Climate Action at the WWF South Africa about what it hopes to achieve with …

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How I Built Headliner into the Most Popular Podcast Promotion Platform with Founder Oliver Wellington 42:52

2M ago42:52

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Headliner, has helped over 1 million podcasters promote their podcast. He loves taking things from zero to one and beyond and Oliver shares his journey how he did it with Headliner Episode Links Headliner About Oliver Wellington Oliver loves bringing new products and ideas into the world, and promoting them. After a 5 year stint promoting and playi…

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First Principle Thinking - How to use it to master problem solving 4:48

2M ago4:48

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Use first principles thinking to master your problem solving. Once you understand the framework you'll be able to solve just about any problem you face in business or in your life. CONNECT WITH US Get Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Brandon writes a weekly email newsletter called EDGE that over 22,000 people rely…

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Cutting Edge Innovation in CRE Technology 44:19

2M ago44:19

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This episode highlights some of the latest and most interesting innovations in the commercial real estate sector with Michael Beckerman, CEO of CREtech. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth o…

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Being Green - 19 July 24 _Heat-mapping study finds Cape Town has district temperature differences 6:21

2M ago6:21

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Trees and plants make life better in a city, including improving air quality, providing homes to birds and insects, and cooling our streets. A recent heat-mapping campaign as part of the World Bank’s City Resilience Programme and the National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme found large temperature differences in parts of the city with densely-p…

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How I'm Building Confetti Snacks into the Top Selling Natural Snacks Company with Founder Betty Lu 1:04:53

2M ago1:04:53

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Betty Lu, Founder of Confetti Snacks, shares how she's building the top selling natural snacks company. From raising venture capital to getting into national chains like Walmart. CONNECT WITH US Get Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Brandon writes a weekly email newsletter called EDGE that over 22,000 people rely o…

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How to Use the Seinfeld Strategy to Build Lasting Habits to Boost Your Productivity 3:14

2M ago3:14

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Jerry Seinfeld used this strategy to develop the daily habit of writing jokes. Learn this simple productivity technique and build lasting daily habits that will boost your confidence, energy and productivity. Links from the Episode The Productivity Podcast Follow Productivity on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity/id16…

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Net Lease Now: Market Shifts and Strategic Transactions 29:48

2M ago29:48

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This episode explores the latest net lease trends in commercial real estate with Darpan Patel, Senior Vice President of Investments at Marcus & Millichap. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests…

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James Mallery, "City of Vice: Transience and San Francisco's Urban History, 1848-1917" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

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San Francisco began its American life as a city largely made up of transient men, arriving from afar to participate in the gold rush and various attendant enterprises. This large population of men on the move made the new and booming city a hub of what "respectable" easterners considered vice: drinking, gambling, and sex work, among other activitie…

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Primary Source XXIX: The Idalion Bilingual 0:50

2M ago0:50

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The Idalion Bilingual inscription comprises a dedication composed in Phoenician and Greek, using the Cypriot syllabic script. This inscription played a crucial role in deciphering the Cypriot syllabic writing system and is often referred to as the equivalent of the 'Rosetta stone' in Cyprus. Despite Idalion being under Phoenician rule at that time,…

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Being Green - 12 July 24 _Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics 6:39

2M ago6:39

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An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …

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How to Raise Venture Capital with Jason Caplain Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners 50:47

2M ago50:47

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Jason talks how to raise venture capital and lessons learned from portfolio companies at Bull City Venture Partners. Jason Caplain Jason is a General Partner and Co-Founder of Bull City Venture Partners and has been a venture capitalist for over two decades. Prior to co-founding BCVP, Jason co-founded Southern Capitol Ventures. Previously, he was a…

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BONUS EPISODE! A New Paradigm Shift? The Peopling of Cyprus with Dora Moutsiou 38:50

2M ago38:50

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There's a good chance that you might have heard of a recent study published in May 2024 that revises our understanding of when Cyprus was first settled. You can read more on it here: Archaeology Magazine. ...but to borrow a short excerpt from the article, "It had been argued that hunter-gatherers only traveled to inhospitable islands in the eastern…

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Building Relationships and Coaching the Next Generation of CRE 42:20

2M ago42:20

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This episode explores how to build a thriving culture and long-term industry success with Bethany Babcock, Principal & Co-Owner of Foresite Commercial Real Estate. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature differe…

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Being Green - 05 July 24 _Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology 6:33

2M ago6:33

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In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Peter Ryan, emeritus professor at UCT’s FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, who co-authored a study which found that colourful plastics degrade to form microplastics faster than those with plain colours.By Glynis Crook

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The Current Landscape of Commercial Real Estate Financing 43:50

3M ago43:50

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This episode explores how CRE investment bankers are adapting to current economics with Deborah Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap i…

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28. Holy Men & Heathens: The Last Pagans of Cyprus with Georgios Deligiannakis 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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**My apologies on my audio quality for this episode. Working off an old laptop for this particular recording. Early Christianity in Cyprus dates back to the first century AD, when the island was part of the Roman Empire. According to tradition, the apostles Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark traveled to Cyprus to spread the message of Christianity. The …

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David H. Wilson, "Northern Paiutes of the Malheur: High Desert Reckoning in Oregon Country" (U Nebraska Press, 2022) 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

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Between the mid-19th century and the start of the twentieth century, the Northern Paiute people of the Great Basin went from a self-sufficient tribe well-adapted to living on the harsh desert homelands, to a people singled out by the Native activist Henry Roe Cloud for their dire social and economic position. The story of how this happened is told …

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Being Green - 28 June 24 _Keith Anderson, CEO of the e-Waste Association of South Africa (e-WASA) 6:44

3M ago6:44

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Electronic waste is the fastest-growing solid waste stream in the world. In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes were produced globally, up 82% from 2010. But less than one quarter of the year’s e-waste mass was documented as having been properly collected and recycled. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Keith Anderson, CEO o…

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Building a 1M+ Social Media Community in CRE 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

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This episode of The Crexi Podcast spotlights how Aviva Sonenreich, Founder of Warehouse Hotline, built a successful CRE business with over one million social media followers. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feat…

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48. The Veteran Investor with Boots Dunlap, Co-founder and CEO, RRA Capital 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Send us a text Boots Dunlap is the Co-founder and CEO of RRA Capital. With offices in midtown New York City and Phoenix, Arizona, RRA Capital is a real estate investment firm that provides customized debt products at institutional pricing for real estate sponsors across the United States. Notably, RRA is a Veteran-founded, owned, and operated real …

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Being Green - 21 June 24 _ WWF-SASSI: Giving consumers the chance to make informed choices 6:56

3M ago6:56

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In this week’s Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Pavs Pillay, behaviour change lead and WWF-SASSI manager, about the initiative’s new report, “The hidden costs of your seafood”, which focuses on the crucial role played by retailers and suppliers of seafood in ensuring responsible and sustainable fishing practices are implemented.…

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Key Insights into Phoenix's Industrial CRE Landscape 54:04

3M ago54:04

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This episode of The Crexi Podcast features industrial expert Todd Hamilton, Managing Partner at Citywide Commercial, discussing all aspects of Phoenix’s industrial market. The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with some of the top CRE professionals in the space. In each episode, we feature…

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