INSIDE THE FIRM is a raw look inside of a young and ambitious architecture firm. Showtimes air every Friday afternoon with the co-founders and hosts, Alex Gore and Lance Cayko. We dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business. We also share our personal stories, zoning and building code issues, Revit tips and tricks, and more!
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A blog of movie reviews and criticism.. to be taken very, very lightly.
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In any live production, there’s bound to be a moment where you just want to scream “STANDBY!” because things were breaking and tasks where piling up. It’s these moments that lead to making friends you never want to work without, and create conversations that make you cry, laugh, and burn into your memories forever. In this podcast hosted by Maggie Martin and Jeramy LeCompte invite you to join in on these conversations about , family, friends, tech, life and everything in between. These folks ...
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Introducing Feargenics the horror show designed to make one of its hosts uncomfortable. Each episode Kelton pushes Alex further into the horror genre, forcing him to appreciate the blood, gore, and love that goes into each movie. Feargenics dives into the production stories, history, and cultural impact of genre classics. So whether you like horror or just enjoy learning about movies, Feargenics has something for you.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY best friends talk SLASHERS! This podcast is for EVERYONE! You don’t have to love slashers to love this podcast as it’s hilarious as much as it is informative. Your favorite final girl, final boy, and your favorite final babysitter have been watching slashers for most of their lives and love the comedic aspect of them among all the gore and slashing…don’t worry about having seen the movie! We guarantee you’ll be laughing and having a great time whether you’ve seen the movie or ...
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Keeping democracy alive Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth ...
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, Al, “The Oracle” Gore gives us the short term and long term strategies you need as an architect to survive what’s coming. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over
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Make America great “again?” What does that phrase assume? Our guest today, retired Lt Col. William Astore served 20 years in the military. No, he’s not a stereotypical macho militarist, far from it. He says our “full spectrum global empire” The post The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option
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We assume our picture of romance and marriage has always been there, but according to our guest author and professor Sabrina Strings, it was invented in the 12th century as a myth about Sir Lancelot. Marriage was about power, domination, The post White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option appe…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Christian Espinosa
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Christian Espinosa is a bestselling author of "The Smartest Person in the Room," explores the quest for validation and intellectual supremacy. His latest book, "The In-Between: Life in the Micro," details his transformation from a competitive mindset to a compassionate global citizen. An accomplished entrepreneur, Christian founded and sold Alpine …
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354 – Sometimes Sales is a Herculean Effort
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, is the economy back, is a much needed rate cut coming and why are sales sometimes a Herculean effort? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized?
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There is a palpable movement under Kamala Harris; so why is party leadership still so out of touch with working people as they were in 2016? Our returning guest, veteran party insider Norman Solomon, says the DNC is still top-down The post Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy
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As Trump heads into the 2024 campaign, you might wonder who is behind it, who benefits from destroying our republic. Here is the story. The religious nationalists see him as a fierce leader. They believe God sends such kings to The post What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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EPISODE 147: GOODBYE FROM GAG ME WITH A KNIFE!
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Gag Me With a Knife bids farewell. It’s been a great run and we have loved doing the show! Thank you to all of our fans - hope you enjoy the last episode! #slasher #podcast #patreon #horrormovie Intro: Vestron Video Outro: Gene Evaro - Oh What a Love, Oh What a Life Co-Hosts: Your Favorite Final Girl, Boy, and Babysitter + Special Guest Ben Produce…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Tabatha Thorell
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Tabatha Thorell is a native of rural Nebraska and a devoted wife and mother to five girls. With a career spanning 16 years, she began as a fitness coach, earning a reputation for motivation and persistence. Alongside her high school sweetheart, Tabatha has been a successful real estate investor for nearly two decades. Beyond fitness coaching, Tabat…
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It’s not high on people’s reason to choose a president, but the power of pardons today is often corrupt and the promise of a pardon has been known to encourage crimes. In this discussion of her forthcoming book, Law Professor The post The Power of Pardons and Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, there’s still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called “Union Curious,” UC San Diego’s political economy professor John Ahlquist explains on this The post Union Curious in the Mid-2020s appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Ep 22 - We don't know a lot but we know each other
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Ever wonder how random Maggie and Jeramy can be? Tune in to this week’s episode of The Standby Moments Podcast where Whitney the Producer fires a random question generator at our hosts! Add in a dash of special guest call in, new travel microphones and the sounds of I-10 and you have bad sound quality and great answers.…
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Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and a celebrated author, speaker, and brand strategist. With a core emphasis on differentiation, Barry advocates for leaders to unearth and champion their brand’s distinctiveness to win market share and the hearts of the people who represent it. His book, “The Power of Differentiatio…
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353 – Three Traits Essential For Entrepreneurial Success
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, jobless claims are up but don’t worry, then Biden proposes a 5% cap on rents, and last but not least what are the three traits essential for entrepreneurial success? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over?
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Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The post After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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In 21st Century Western Culture, there’s a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author Saqib Qureshi brings some needed clarity to The post The Challenges of Being Muslim Today appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Cash flow is the foundation of a strong financial position and Ryan helps architects and engineers build financial systems that provide peace of mind, financial clarity, and ultimately better decision-making. Starting his career as a mechanical engineer, he built an engineering department from the ground up. In just five years, he built the departm…
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352 – With Every Project: A Fee, A Photo, and A Friend
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, with every project you should get a fee, a photo, and a friend, then an inflation update, what are the two types of sales, and how is architectural billing looking? Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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How Liberation is Only Found In Community
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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. She’s a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she interviewed 105 Black women from five selected cities about The post How Liberation is Only Found In Community appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities
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Many still think “We don’t have to deal with it now,” but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience” for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel Cleetus explains on this show, The post In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Daniel Den became fascinated with marketing and sales almost two decades ago. Today he is the co-creator of the X Factor Effect methodology where he and his team have helped over 20,000 students and clients grow their businesses. Daniel teaches that “Different is the new Better” and his framework includes nine pillars for differentiating your busin…
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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality”
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So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments don’t have the support of the people, yet we’re doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House and Defense Department is Dr. Gordon The post US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII?
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In phase one of French elections, the far right of Marine LePen did very well, winning about a third of the total. The next and crucial vote is July 7. According to on-the-ground reporter, Oliver Haynes, President Macron is likely The post On the French Election: First Far Right Regime Since WWII? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Annie Larner is a commercial broker focused on leasing in sales in northern Colorado. She is hooked on the grind and chaos of real estate, hustling from dawn to dusk to get deals done, make new friends, and contribute to the growth of her beloved hometown. She’s a CU Boulder grad, an enthusiastic birthday song and karaoke singer, a mother of two bo…
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Many Americans say they are people of faith. But how many of us integrate our faith into our daily lives? Philip Berrigan was one of America’s most faith-driven people. Our guest is Brad Wolf, author of the new book on The post Ministry of Risk is it’s Own Reward appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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351 – 11 Strategies for Managing a Team Effectively
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, what’s around the corner for the housing market, then we just cannot break free from these horrible interest rates, and finally 11 strategies for managing a team effectively. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals?
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This book actually changed my view of US History. The author says the Confederates and the January 6th assault are the inheritors of the original intent! He argues that the standard story is not the truth. The surprising reality of The post Do We Really Want to Get Back to America’s Founding Ideals? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Dr. Michael Jaquith
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Dr. Michael Jaquith is a Ph. D. Chemist who left the corporate world and now helps men everywhere discover how to get more of what they want and live the promise of abundant life. By combining analytical science, psychology, and the time honored teachings of the Faith, Michael helps men who feel stuck, confused, and powerless to unlock those chains…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, Al Gore is heading to the Niche BIM conference as a speaker, then what’s going on with housing and multi-family starts! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live.
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What do we mean by the word “hero?” Is it not a person of extraordinary courage, putting the good of the country above his or her own safety? That’s Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for the Pentagon Papers which he released The post Dan Ellsberg Died One Year Ago. Long May He Live. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide
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Though it is finally a federal holiday, a lot of people still don’t really know about Juneteenth. It was the day in 1865 when formerly enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation. But what kind of freedom was it then The post Juneteenth and the Persistent Economic Racial Divide appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening
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In a democracy, we expect to have our own say over how we are governed. There’s a great grumbling throughout America because many don’t feel listened to. That’s the impetus behind today’s Trumpist populism. This populism is the voice of The post Heather Cox Richardson: Yes Democracy is Awakening appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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On this week's episode we sit down with our favorite IT help desk! He gets us out of every technical problem we have and always has a little bit of an attitude but he secretly loves when we call him! Listen in our our convo with one of our favorite people, Ethan Martinez!By Jeramy Lecompte and Maggie Martin
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Tom Paladino, a distinguished scalar energy researcher from Florida, explores the profound realm of scalar energy, the fundamental life force present throughout the universe. His groundbreaking theories suggest scalar energy originates from celestial bodies like the sun and stars, serving as the genesis of all energy. Tom envisions scalar energy as…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, it’s an employer market again, then an update on where the FED is and how their supposed future rate cuts might affect you, and finally an update on housing costs! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works
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Across the United States there is tremendous support for a taxing the wealthiest among us. So why doesn’t it happen? Well, in Massachusetts, it has. As Inequality.org’s Sam Pizzigati explains in this segment, there was powerful resistance to the new The post Inspiration from Massachusetts: A New Wealth Tax Works appeared first on Keeping Democracy …
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It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America
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In his new book The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America, prolific author Larry Tye shares what he learned about the lives of the three men, now recognized as great Americans. The racism they faced The post It Wasn’t Just Politics; The Art of Jazz Integrated America appeared first on Keeping Democracy Al…
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David Pollard is an architect, builder, and the co-founder of Liv Companies; a full-service residential design-build company in the Chicago suburbs. Dave started LivCo in 2012 to provide quality design to suburban homeowners, but with some twists to the traditional architectural services model. Following on the heels of his graduate thesis work sta…
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, Why are you not growing your business?, then some mixed economic signals… shocker!, and lastly, why do you need friends who are crushing it! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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Used to be Labour was left, Tories were conservative. Now it seems each party is trying to be just like the other. This right before PM Rishi Sunak shocked everyone by scheduling a new election for July fourth. And stirring The post Snap UK Elections: A Fight for Mediocrity appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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The final chapter in our guest’s new book, Liberalism as a Way of Life asks the question: Requiem for a Liberal Way of Life? Well, is it really over? Reached in Sydney Australia where he’s professor of politics and philosophy The post Under Attack the World Over, What Is Liberalism? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Monday Morning Coffee with Michael Sarracini
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Michael Sarracini is an award-winning entrepreneur and real estate investor who transformed a small government loan into a multimillion-dollar real estate empire, retiring at 25. He is CEO of Keyspire and Chairman of The Sarracini Group, focusing on personal development and education, as well as strategic land development partnerships. Michael's te…
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347 – Why A Flood Of ADUs Are On The Horizon in Colorado
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, does the FED need to crash the economy and why a flood of additional dwelling units are on the horizon in Colorado! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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This week we are sitting down with Carol Mills and JD.By Jeramy Lecompte and Maggie Martin
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Many Americans were appalled at the violent January 6th assault on the capitol. The thought was: That’s not who we are. But in truth throughout our history, a great number of Americans have supported hierarchies and authoritarianism; freedoim for us The post The Deep Roots of American Illiberalism,Yes Illiberalism appeared first on Keeping Democrac…
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They wanted to stop abortions, instead there were more after the Dobbs decision than before. One the first segment, Mother Jones magazine writer Julianne McShane tells how women are maintaining their reproductive rights despite the attacks. And on the second The post AntiChoice: In A Hole, Keeps Digging appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Sonny Moyers is a highly educated real estate professional who graduated from Abilene Christian University. He obtained his Texas Real Estate Sales License in 1971 and his Texas Real Estate Brokers License in 1988. Sonny has excelled in the Dallas Fort Worth real estate market, consistently ranking in the top 1% in Texas and top 4% nationwide betwe…
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346 – Lower Fees Only To Attract Lower Quality Clients
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On this episode of Inside the Firm, architecture billings are down nationwide, then the housing crisis continues, and last but not least it’s Rachael versus Tyler Suomala as we race to the bottom! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!By Alex Gore and Lance Cayko
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When the Supreme Court Was About Fairness to All
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This Week on Monday Morning Coffee with Inside The Firm, we are joined by Erika Moody, FIIDA, President and Principal of Helix Architecture + Design, a firm founded in Kansas City in 1992. After graduating from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Interior Architecture degree, Erika was hired by Kansas City firm CDFM2, which later merged with…
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