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Whidbey Island Living is hosted by Reid Schwartz. Reid shares great things to do, places to go, and hidden gems found throughout the communities that make up the island and interviews some of the fascinating people who make this place an amazing place to visit or to call home.
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The New York Sports scene is full of incredibly interesting figures who command the public eye. How did they get to the top of their industry, and what lessons did they learn along the way? The Climb is the podcast where sports figures New Yorkers know well tell their story, and how the lessons they learned influence and shape what they do today. Jonas Schwartz sits down with General Managers, Team Presidents, Sports Writers and Broadcasters to hear their climb to the top in New York sports, ...
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Second Acts chronicles the risky, exacting, and ultimately foundational shifts that propel SaaS businesses forward. Whether it’s expanding into new geos/segments/verticals, releasing adjacent product lines, devising the next set of GTM/monetization models and org structures, scaling up requires pursuing these (often tricky) transformations (read: Second Acts) all at once. Tune in every other Thursday as Chargebee’s co-founder and CEO, Krish Subramanian, sits down with senior founders and CXO ...
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In this episode of Second Acts, Krish is joined by DataSnipper’s co-founder, Jonas Ruyter, and their CEO, Vidya Peters. They shed introspective light on how they thoughtfully underwent (what often is) among the most exactingly strained transitions for scaling SaaS businesses: hiring an external leader as the CEO. Jonas: "Always, indeed, be laser fo…
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In this Second Acts episode, WP Engine’s (previously: ITWatchDogs’ and SmartBear’s) founder, Jason Cohen joins Krish to discuss: how predictability becomes required to withstand the pressures of scale, how Jason has consistently sought different roles (from CEO to CTO to Chief Innovation Officer) to contribute as a founder, how WP Engine set up all…
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In this Second Acts episode, Krish speaks with Lithic’s co-founder and CEO, Bo Jiang; who breaks down how Lithic (a fast-scaling, B2B infrastructure play in the card issuing space) came about as a compelling second act while running a cash-efficient, B2C startup. Bo: “Infrastructure businesses tend to trend as being horizontal vs verticalized busin…
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In this Second Acts episode, Krish speaks with The New Normal Fund’s founder and GP, Allison Pickens; who draws on her time as the former COO of Gainsight and her work with several remarkable (pre-seed to pre-IPO) SaaS companies, to illuminate some of the foundations (across people, product, and GTM) necessary for scaling up. Allison: “If you put… …
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In this Second Acts episode, Krish is joined by Wistia’s co-founders, Brendan Schwartz and Chris Savage, as they thoughtfully recount lessons from a path-altering decision (buying out their investors) in Wistia’s exemplary, 18-year history. Brendan: “The other thing that’s surprising is, how hard and how much work it is to build great software at s…
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In this inaugural episode of Second Acts, Krish sits down with Gainsight’s CEO, Nick Mehta, to arrive at the very heart of this “mission-critical," post-PMF stage of scaling a SaaS business. Nick: “If you’re not careful and you don’t watch that bookings growth and drive it, you’re going to hit a wall. Some markets don’t hit a wall quickly. For exam…
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Orlando Stoneham, the youngest son of entrepreneur Jackie Stoneham, shares the story of Orlando's Southern Barbecue in Oak Harbor. The business has become a beloved tradition on Whidbey Island, known for its delicious Southern cuisine. Orlando and his four brothers have played a key role in the growth of the business, which started as a humble food…
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Deception Pass State Park is the most visited park in the State of Washington and the crown jewel of Whidbey Island. Reid has a great conversation with Jason Armstrong, Deception Pass State Park - Park Manager Thanks for listening. We post a new podcast every month. Reid Schwartz is a Rotarian, Navy veteran, 29-year Whidbey Island resident, and a l…
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Shane Hoffmire, Oak Harbor City Councilman and Mayorial candidate discuss events happening in the City of Oak Harbor and why Shane is running for Mayor of Oak Harbor. Thanks for listening. We post a new podcast every month. Reid Schwartz is a Rotarian, Navy veteran, 29-year Whidbey Island resident, and a local Real Estate Broker with eXp Realty,. H…
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Bryan Stucky is an Oak Harbor business owner, Rotarian, and first-term City Councilman. We discuss what it is like to serve on the city council, how long it takes to get things accomplished in city government, and some amazing opportunities for you to step up and get involved in how our city is run. You don't even need to run for office. Bryan Stuc…
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Getting to know your neighbors is not as common as it once was, and having a safe place to live is pretty important. Here in our community, we have neighbors who own their homes, but due to health problems and financial limitations, they cannot maintain their homes as safe places to live. Homes that are not maintained will eventually fall apart. No…
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Liz Lange shares that the big 3 concerns that our seniors face are isolation and loneliness, Falling down and ..... Liz is the director of Senior Services for the City of Oak Harbor and manages The Center offering programs, classes, meals, and travel opportunities to our community of experienced adults (age 50 plus). This is great information for m…
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Can you afford to buy your first home? Moving to Whidbey Island or anywhere else for that matter buying your first home is a big deal. Owning your home is a connection to the community, you are no longer a renter but now own a piece of the community you live in. It is also a huge investment that comes with great rewards financially. However, unless…
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Welcome to episode number 1 of the Whidbey Island Living Podcast with Reid Schwartz. Reid is a real estate broker with eXp Realty. Today I am interviewing my friend and Oak Harbor Insurance agent Mary Himes, the Mama Bear Insurance Lady. Mary owns Safe Harbor Agency in Oak Harbor and has over 20 years in the insurance business. Listen in as she sha…
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The Climb is the podcast that tells the stories of big names in the New York sports scene, and how they got to the top of their industry. On the latest episode, SNY’s Jonas Schwartz sits down with boxing legend Teddy Atlas. Teddy shares stories from growing up in New York to how he got his infamous scar. Atlas also opens up about the struggles of t…
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The Climb is the podcast that tells the stories of big names in the New York sports scene, and how they got to the top of their industry. On the latest episode, SNY’s Jonas Schwartz sits down with Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman. She shares her story from her days as a student-athlete at Virginia, through the beginnings of her legal career - whi…
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The Climb is the podcast that tells the stories of big names in the New York sports scene, and how they got to the top of their industry. On the latest episode, SNY's Jonas Schwartz sits down with New York Jets GM Mike Maccagnan. As the Jets architect heads into a pivotal offseason for his regime, Maccagnan shares the story of how he got to where h…
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The Climb is the podcast that tells the stories of big names in the New York sports scene, and how they got to the top of their industry. On the premiere episode, SNY's Jonas Schwartz sits down with sports talk radio legend Chris "Mad Dog" Russo. They chat about the very beginnings of Russo's broadcasting career, the origin of the "Mad Dog" nicknam…
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In the latest episode of The Jet Stream, Jonas Schwartz is joined by former Jets quarterback and analyst on the Jets pre and postgame show, Ray Lucas to discuss Sam Darnold’s development and leap forward since returning from injury. Lastly, NJ.com Jets beat writer Darryl Slater goes in-depth on the appeal of the Jets head coaching job even if Mike …
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The New York Sports scene is full of incredibly interesting figures who command the public eye. How did they get to the top of their industry, and what lessons did they learn along the way? The Climb is the podcast where these sports figures tell their story! Jonas Schwartz sits down with Jets GM Mike Maccagnan, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and many more…
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In the latest episode of The Jet Stream, Jonas Schwartz is joined by Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager to discuss why a younger, offensive-minded head coach would be a lot better than hiring Mike McCarthy and could get the most out of Sam Darnold. Lastly, The Athletic’s Jets beat writer Connor Hughes goes in-depth on the Jets roster and how th…
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In the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon discuss all the areas the Jets need to fix this offseason. The NY Post’s Brian Costello joins the show to discuss whether Mike Maccagnan should be the man empowered to make the next head coaching hire. Then, the guys dive into which position the Jets should address in …
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon face the reality that Jonas’ fear of a loss to the Bills came true in the worst possible way. The guys look at the potentially very short future of the tenure of Todd Bowles, wonder if Mike Maccagnan deserves the blame as well, and hand out some hardware – that’s right…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz is joined by NFL Network Analyst Brian Baldinger and ESPN’s Rich Cimini to discuss the injury to Sam Darnold, who watched practice in a walking boot on Tuesday. They break down the strained foot of the rookie quarterback, the progress of his on-field development, and the state of the J…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon break down the Bears breakdowns, chat with Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News, look at the Jets trades NOT made at the deadline, and wonder whether or not Todd Bowles is starting to run out of time.Subscribe to the show here: https://on.sny.tv/2Od2QztSee Privacy Policy …
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon look at what went wrong for Sam Darnold and Todd Bowles against the Vikings, translate Sheldon’s smack talk, and upgrade the Fear of the Week to Fear of the Year…wondering whether this season’s “3-4” will turn differently than 2017’s.Subscribe to the show here: https:/…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon celebrate a win over the Colts, rate the head coach again during Bowled Over/Under, check in on the injured, and predict whether or not the winning streak will stretch to 3.Subscribe to the show here: https://on.sny.tv/2Od2QztSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon rate the head coach in a new segment called Bowled Over/Under, sing Sam’s praises on the big plays, talk all things Jets with Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media, and look ahead to Week 6 wondering if the Jonas Jinx is real - or if the Jets can mount a winning streak.Sub…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz is flying solo (Willie Colon is still represented of course), to pick up the pieces after a tough week in Jacksonville. SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano calls in to chat about Todd Bowles and the state of the team. Later, NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky joins the show to break down the progres…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon check in on the progress of Sam Darnold, chat with ESPN Jets Reporter Rich Cimini about the Browns game, Todd Bowles and Le’Veon Bell, and look ahead to Sunday – which of course features the Fear of the Week for Jonas.Subscribe to the show here: https://on.sny.tv/2Od2Q…
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On the latest episode of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon deliver their weekly over analysis of Sam Darnold, check in with the New York Post’s Brian Costello at Florham Park, and do a deep dive into the Fear of the Week for Jonas (and Jets fans).Subscribe to the show here: https://on.sny.tv/2Od2QztSee Privacy Policy at https:…
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On the season premiere of The Jet Stream podcast, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon kick off the new season with their first look at Sam Darnold, offensive line talk, some self-analysis of their own SNY broadcast on Monday night, and an examination of Darron Lee.Subscribe to the show here: https://on.sny.tv/2Od2QztSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are back for a special edition of The Jet Stream podcast where they take a deep dive into the Jets newest quarterback, Sam Darnold. The guys chat with Sam’s former offensive coordinator from USC, Tee Martin, about the kid’s emergence in college and how he compares to Peyton Manning. Later, Sam’s best friend and forme…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon can breathe a sigh of relief as the Jets finally have their quarterback. The guys discuss Sam Darnold, and debate when the rookie should see the field. Later, Manish Mehta of the NY Daily News calls in to offer his praise of Darnold, and discuss whether Jets fans will see their guy under center in Week 1.See Privacy …
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are back in the studio to give their instant reaction to the Jets’ selection of quarterback Sam Darnold with the third pick in the draft. The guys welcome in SNY Draft expert Ralph Cirminiello to break down the positives and negatives of Darnold’s game. Then, SNY Jets analyst Ray Lucas joins the show to give his two …
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are finally ready to see who the Jets select in this year’s NFL Draft! Will it be Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield, or Josh Allen? To get their answer, they welcome NFL Network’s Peter Schrager to the show for his take on each quarterback, and discuss why Rosen is the guy and why Mayfield is mostly definitely …
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are ready to open their present that is the #3 pick in the NFL Draft. The guys discuss the possibility of the Jets trading up, yet again, and the crazy idea of selecting a non-QB (can someone say Bradley Chubb) with the 3rd overall selection. Plus, former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky calls in to give his insight into the top …
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon take their deepest dive yet into the NFL Draft. They discuss the latest with the four quarterbacks, as well as look back at Willie’s draft process with the Steelers in 2006. Later, Brian Costello of the New York Post joins the show to give his take on the draft and talk about the possibility of Mike Maccagnan signing…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are fully in NFL Draft mode. The guys discuss Jim Mora's recent comments on Josh Rosen and the news surrounding Baker Mayfield's notes on negative comments from the media. Later, SNY NFL Insider Ralph Vacchiano joins the show to reveal his latest mini mock draft.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are all in on the quarterbacks and all out on Ndamukong Suh. The guys chat with ESPN's Rich Cimini about Robbie Anderson's attitude and the need for a defensive end. Later, Bucky Brooks of the NFL Network calls in to talk about Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield, and Josh Allen.See Privacy Policy at https://art1…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon discuss Mike Maccagnan’s surprising trade that sent the Jets up the draft board to #3. The guys debate whether the move was a wise one, and react to last week's biggest free agent signings. Later, Connor Hughes of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the trade and what offensive weapons the team will have headin…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are back for another edition of The Jet Stream podcast, where they discuss missing out on Kirk Cousins and the possibility of signing Teddy Bridgewater. Later, the guys talk about where GM Mike Maccagnan should focus his attention as the free agency period starts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…
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Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon are back for the final episode of the season as the guys welcome WFAN radio personality and huge Jets fan Joe Benigno to the show for his take on the 2017 Jets. It gets heated as Colon and Benigno debate the warrants of Todd Bowles’ coaching ability, and if he deserved to be retained after another losing season.See P…
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With only 2 weeks left in the season, Jonas Schwartz and Willie Colon finally welcome SNY Jets analyst Ray Lucas to the studio for his first appearance on The Jet Stream podcast. The guys discuss the ups and downs of Bryce Petty’s first career start and the future of Muhammad Wilkerson. Later, Rich Cimini of ESPN joins the show to discuss Petty, Ch…
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