Best Room 403 Podcasts (2024)

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TRSI 403 - An entirely circular room 55:05

4d ago55:05

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England's recent unrest; the economic advisor to the Taoiseach has said that tech firms leaving Ireland could make "austerity look like an episode of Care Bear;" and sometimes a warning shot isn't enough and other unpopular views. https://gript.ie/gardai-fail-to-provide-explanation-as-to-why-public-order-unit-did-not-display-identifying-numbers/ ht…

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TRSI 404 - Where the money lives 1:02:00

1d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Georgia's ruling party gets democratic and everyone freaks out; Ukraine invades Russia; and Sinn Fein's spurned lovers in the NGOs.By Gript

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The Week That Really Was 96 - Beauty pageants 47:12

3h ago47:12

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John and Sarah discuss beauty contests this week: The upcoming election, during which politicians will flash their ankles. The Democratic Convention, which attempted to entice us to Kamala, and the Rose of Tralee, which has nothing to do with beauty at all:By Gript

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452: I Wish I'd Thought of That 1:07:42

9m ago1:07:42

1:07:42

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pivoting on the fly. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made giant doors for his barn, we love Dave Gagné David Picciuto Remaking an old calculator, GOT COVID Bob Clagett Made a camera stand for quick camera movements What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: 8-bit guy Jimmy’s P…

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How to Money pt. 1 (#336) 38:51

33m ago38:51

38:51

Popular podcast hosts and best friends Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix of the How to Money website and podcast, talk friendship, podcasting, and money (pt. 1). How to Money Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.org…

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A Chain of Events (part 2/2): Episode 405 26:47

2h ago26:47

26:47

Last week we heard how Marian Bates was murdered at her jewellery shop in Nottingham in front of her husband Victor and daughter Xanthe during a botched armed robbery. One of the criminals who was sent to prison for 13 years in connection for conspiracy to rob Marian’s jewellers was Craig Moran. And in April 2017, Moran was out of prison and lookin…

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Tall Tales: Insurance Industry and 403(b)/457(b) Protections (#335) 26:14

1h ago26:14

26:14

On more than one occasion we have heard red-rated vendors declare that fixed insurance products are now subject to a best interest standard for 403(b) sales in most states. This is false. Comparing CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct to The NAIC’s Suitability in Annuity Transactions Model Regulation #275 Learned by Being Burned - Sh…

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The Week That Really Was 95 - Raygunism Revived 53:43

6d ago53:43

53:43

Sarah and John review a week that featured big revelations about government spending, plans to abolish same sex schools, a big love island breakup, and a disagreement over olympic breakdancing.By Gript

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A Chain of Events (Part 1/2): Episode 404 29:04

6d ago29:04

29:04

Marian Bates ran the Time Centre jewellery shop on Front Street in Nottingham with her family. On one normal day, Marian was working as usual with her husband Victor and daughter Xanthe when at about 13:30 armed robbers burst into the shop. Marian was shot during the robbery as she tried to defend her daughter and tragically lost her life at just 6…

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TRSI 402 - A return to form 56:51

15d ago56:51

56:51

Gary and Michael return from their time in the wilderness to discuss wind energy, a newly proposed tax credit designed to stop young people fleeing the country, and the likely outcome of Ireland's overreliance on multinationals to keep the economy afloat. https://www.thejournal.ie/offshore-wind-farm-ireland-2030-targets-6457011-Aug2024/ https://new…

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The Week That Really Was 94 - Silly Season Delayed 44:29

14d ago44:29

44:29

In what should be silly season, John and Sarah discuss a surprisingly busy week: Riots in the UK, an anti-media rebellion for Kellie Harrington, a new VP nominee for Kamala Harris, and Simon Harris goes to war with Elon Musk.By Gript

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451: I Never Put a Quarter In Ms. Pacman 1:00:44

4d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about compromise. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Woke up late, making progress on the graveyard house David Picciuto Making countertops for a coffee station Bob Clagett Made an inflatable hotdog What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Prince’s Work Ethic / Postcard Printing Pres…

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The Market Is Down and Up and So Is Dan (#334) 30:14

4d ago30:14

30:14

Dan and Scott discusses Dan's medical scare and market volatility. From Soft Landing to Emergency Landing? by Cullen Roche Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.orgBy Daniel Otter, PhD and Scott Dauenhauer, CFP®

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An Everyday Psychopath: Episode 403 28:14

7d ago28:14

28:14

Seventy seven year old Judith Richardson lived in Hexham in the north of England. Judith was often seen out and about in the town walking her beloved pet dog Hamish a West Highland Terrier. and was well known for her love of organ recitals at the Abbey. One day when her bag turned up in Newcastle, 20 miles from her home, it was handed in to police …

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Marvel Studios SDCC 24 Panel Breakdown | 404 43:50

11d ago43:50

43:50

Join Tim as he breaks down the Marvel Studios panel from San Diego Comic Con 2024, including discussions about Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Avengers 5 (Doomsday), and Avengers 6 (Secret Wars). Find more from The Nerd Room at www.thenerdroom.netBy The Nerd Room

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Financial Mistakes. Dan Has Made a Few. (#333) 25:59

11d ago25:59

25:59

Dan shares some of his financial mistakes. He also takes a quick trip down his journalism career memory lane. Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.orgBy Daniel Otter, PhD and Scott Dauenhauer, CFP®

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The Week That Really Was 93 - Hot summer of discontent 52:38

23d ago52:38

52:38

John and Sarah discuss the controversy around the Olympic games, the riots in Southport, the death of Edna O'Brien, and ask whether it's time to revisit the way the state engages with Travellers after the Dooley murder in Kerry.By Gript

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Room 203: Episode 402 20:53

24d ago20:53

20:53

Lots of us meet our partners through online dating and 28 year old Nadine Aburas from a Cardiff met a rich, charismatic man from New York through the internet. He spoke of marriage and supporting her as she studied to achieve her goal of becoming an architect. But as so often on this podcast, everything was not as it seemed and their relationship r…

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450: Sabbati-cool 1:06:17

21d ago1:06:17

1:06:17

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about taking a sabbatical. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Commercial shoot is finished David Picciuto Made a cool keyboard tray Bob Clagett Working on scanning parts of his Land Cruiser What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: When America Broke The Olympics Jimmy’s Pick of the W…

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The Week That Really Was 92 - Gaslight nation 51:11

1M ago51:11

51:11

John and Sarah discuss Sinn Fein's new immigration policy, the fantasy of "public service broadcasting", Catherine Martin's bad press conference, and the pitfalls of the Trump versus Kamala Harris election.By Gript

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Learned by Being Burned: Someone Walked Into My Room (#332) 36:18

18d ago36:18

36:18

Episode 1 of the 5-part series Learned by Being Burned the short pod series where teachers share how they were sold high-cost annuity products, the barriers they face to getting better, lower-cost investment choices, and the growing advocacy movement working to fix the K-12 403(b). Note: This episode previously ran two years ago. We thought our gro…

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Deadpool & Wolverine Prelude, Joker 2 Trailer, SDCC Panel Preview | 403 50:15

19d ago50:15

50:15

Join Tim for a spoiler-free discussion about the legacy of the FOX X-Men franchise as we approach the release of Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend! He looks back at the almost 25 years of X-Men films that lead to this mega crossover event inside of the MCU! He also discusses the first Joker 2 trailer and previews the biggest panels from SDCC 2024 h…

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The Wrong Colours: Episode 401 27:29

26d ago27:29

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This week, we head to the South-West of England for a shocking story involving the mysterious world of outlaw motorcycle clubs. There is a famous line about the Hells Angels motorcycle club – if you have to ask how to join the Hells Angels, you probably won’t understand the answer and membership probably isn’t for you. The episode this week shows t…

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449: Like Walking Through A Room In The Dark 1:02:00

25d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the unexpected. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Track day went well, made a Double H grill David Picciuto Making a design video, using a cutting board Bob Clagett Not getting a lot done, but getting a lot done What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Matthew Encina Jimmy’s P…

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The Week That Really Was 91 - The battle of Coolock 59:06

1M ago59:06

59:06

John and Sarah discuss events in Coolock, which has John "f*cking livid", as well as the attempt on Donald Trump's life, why Sarah adores JD Vance, and why Sinn Fein's apology to its voters likely won't work.By Gript

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NTSA Country Club Awards (#331) 29:44

28d ago29:44

29:44

Scott and Dan get a little personal before talking about NTSA’s so-called Elite Advisor Awards. Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to the 403(b) Meridian Wealth Management 403bwise.orgBy Daniel Otter, PhD and Scott Dauenhauer, CFP®

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Captain America: Brave New World Trailer, Acolyte | 402 1:12:20

26d ago1:12:20

1:12:20

With the arrival of the MCUs first trailer for a 2025 film, Captain America: Brave New World takes center stage as Tim and Ian breakdown the trailer and speculate on the story it is telling. They also give their final thoughts on The Acolyte before watching the finale!By The Nerd Room

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A Loving Family: Episode 400 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

The episode this week is from South Wales. Fiona Scourfield lived on a farm with her partner, step-son, dog Bruno and 32 other animals all of whom Fiona adored. She loved animals and worked hard for charities supporting animal welfare, especially dogs. But Fiona would be tragically murdered at just 54 by someone she had only ever shown love and aff…

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TRSI 401 - You come at the king you best not miss 1:10:03

1M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

The failed assassination of Donald Trump, how it happened and what it might mean.By Gript

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Bonus Episode: Interview With Top Crime Author Neil Lancaster 1:09:13

1M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

In this bonus episode, I am joined by Bethan (Seeing Red Podcast) and Paul (True Crime Enthusiast Podcast) as we chatted to ex-Met Police and top Crime Author, Neil Lancaster. It was a really interesting conversation and Neil has some great stories including how he was involved in the investigation into Levi Bellfield as well as stories about he be…

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448: There's No Slow Piano 1:13:02

1M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being allowed to change. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Modified a go kart for July 13 David Picciuto Making pet urns Bob Clagett Got back from vacation What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Big Time Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Morley Kurt – Round Chair Bob’s Pick of the W…

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The Week That Really Was 90 - Technical difficulties 59:52

1M ago59:52

59:52

John and Sarah discuss a week of implosions, including the implosion of Independent Ireland, the disintegration of Joe Biden's campaign, and yet more lenient sentences in our mess of a justice system. Unfortunately, technical difficulties mean this week's audio is sub-par: We apologise.By Gript

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Going Single 403(b) Vendor Leads to 80% Fee Drop (#330) 34:39

1M ago34:39

34:39

Greta Tinaglia, Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Fulton County Schools in Georgia, describes the process of moving their 403(b) plan to one low-cost vendor. The result? Less confusion, bureaucracy, and an 80% fee drop. Fulton County Public Schools 403(b) Plan Learned by Being Burned - Short pod series about how teachers got burned then got wise to…

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State of the MCU (Agatha Trailer, Cap 4, Deadpool & Wolverine, SDCC 24) | 400 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

Tim breaks down the future of the MCU during one of the most pivotal months of the franchises relaunch back into the popular discussion. He talks about the Agatha All Along Trailer, the potential behind Captain America 4: Brave New World, Deadpool and Wolverine BO, and Marvel Studios plan to retake Hall H at SDCC 2024.…

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The Dice Man: Episode 399 23:48

2M ago23:48

23:48

Somebody was writing to Flight Attendants at Gatwick Airport. Horrible, threatening notes asking for pornographic pictures and threatening violence if the demands weren't met, based on the throw of a dice. "There are six forfeits ranging from minor to very painful... Number six is an attack with an acid bomb, although there are lots of nasty things…

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TRSI 400 - Overreach 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Let's talk about the Media Commission's new Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and how it pushes junk science whilst tying public funding of media outlets to their willingness to cover issues in the 'right' way. https://www.cnam.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CnaM_Gender-Equality-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Strategy.pdf…

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403(b)ill of Rights Refreshed (#329) 49:40

2M ago49:40

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The 403(b)ill of Rights is one of the first 403(b) blog posts Dan ever wrote. It first appeared around July 4, 2000. Over the years we have made incremental improvements to it. What follows is a refresh. The new Amendment 12 may be considered radical. Frankly, it's radical that it is even needed. 403(b)ill of Rights Refreshed Learned by Being Burne…

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The Week That Really Was 89 - The baby bust 59:47

2M ago59:47

59:47

John and Sarah discuss the fallout from the Biden debate debacle; Independent Ireland's woke turn; the rise to power of Ebun Joseph, and the many many people who simply aren't having children.By Gript

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