Best Michael Scott McDonald Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 110 Enhancing Your Home with Insulation Commandos with CEO Dustin Ingle 27:40

17m ago27:40

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Join us on episode 110 as I sit down with Dustin Ingle, CEO of Insulation Commandos, to peel back the layers of home insulation. We’ll explore how effective insulation not only enhances comfort but also drastically reduces energy costs and supports environmental sustainability. Dustin will share expert insights into selecting the right materials, u…

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Ep 109 How To Leverage Customer Review to Generate More Sales With Sebastian Aguirre with NiceJob 25:29

18h ago25:29

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In episode #109, join us as we dive deep with Sebastian Aguirre from NiceJob, a leader in turning customer feedback into growth opportunities for home service businesses. We'll explore the transformative power of reviews, discussing how businesses can leverage them to enhance product development and customer satisfaction. Sebastian will share prove…

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#164 Chris Whalen On Higher Interest Rates, Illiquidity, And The Death Of Leverage 33:39

1d ago33:39

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Investment banker and author Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, who is also the author of The Institutional Risk Analyst, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss the big picture of the economy and markets. He highlights the dichotomy between the consumer side, which is doing relatively well, and the commercial side, which is su…

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Documentary filmmaker Joe Tury talks about his film GRAND TOWER UFOs AND OTHER HIGH STRANGENESS/ Christine Scott reviews CONFESSION by Robert Hastings and Dr. Bob Jacobs 1:00:12

2d ago1:00:12

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Season 2 Episode 34. Host Michael Ryan interviews documentary filmmaker Joe Tury about his film Grand Tower UFOs and Other High Strangeness. His film covers the event that happened on March 22, 1973 when a UFO was hovering over the Grand Tower Illinois Power Plant. Grand Tower is also the site of a lot of other high strangeness over the years. You …

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Ep 108 Pipes & Dreams: Steve Paley's Journey from Corporate to 1-800-Plumber +Air 21:41

3d ago21:41

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In this inspiring episode, we dive into Steve Paley's transformative journey from a secure corporate job to the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with 1-800-Plumber+Air. Discover the pivotal moments that propelled him to take the leap, his strategic choice of joining a leading franchise, and how his business has become a cornerstone of reliability …

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#163 Professor Scott Galloway: We're Turning Into Something That's Not Very American 51:04

3d ago51:04

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Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business, returns to the pod to join Julia La Roche on episode 163 to discuss his newest book, “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security.” The Algebra of Wealth book: https://www.amazon.com/Algebra-Wealth-Formula-Financial-Security/dp/0593714024 0:00 Intro and welco…

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Ep 107 Painting a Picture of Success: The A&P Painting & Flooring Franchise Story with Walter Nunez 38:27

4d ago38:27

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Join us on episode #107 as we sit down with Walter Nunez, the visionary behind A&P Painting and Flooring, a leading franchise name in home improvement out of Atlanta, GA. Discover the origins of A&P, as Walter shares how a commitment to quality and customer service helped build the business from the ground up. We’ll explore the innovative technique…

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Ep 106 Achieving Scale with a Home Service Based Business with Aaron Santas of RoofCoach 19:32

4d ago19:32

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Welcome to another episode of "The Business Stories Podcast with Ryan Arcoraci," where we dive into the journeys of industry leaders and the secrets behind their business successes. Today, we’re thrilled to welcome a special guest, Aaron Santas, the visionary behind RoofCoach, a company that’s redefining roofing solutions with a focus on innovation…

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Steve George 1:06:17

4d ago1:06:17

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On our 300th episode of Inside MusiCast, we’re pleased to welcome Pages and Mr. Mister founding member, Steve George. For those of you who have followed Steve's career in music, you'll understand the uniqueness of this interview. We're beyond honored to have the opportunity to chat with Steve about his career as a studio musician, having worked wit…

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#162 Keith Fitz-Gerald, Investor Who Nailed 2023 Market Rally, Says The Fed Doesn’t Matter — Investing In Optimism Does 31:03

8d ago31:03

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Keith Fitz-Gerald, principal of the Fitz-Gerald Group, shares his macro view of the world and the five big picture lenses through which he sees the world. He believes that investing in optimism and knowing where the world is going is better than trying to be right at specific moments in time. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on companies th…

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Ep 105 Developing A Successful Mindset with TEDx Speaker Olivia Atkin 39:28

9d ago39:28

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Being diagnosed with epilepsy at the young age of nine taught Olivia Atkin a thing or two about resiliency and inner strength. She grew up to compete as a pro athlete, coach others, and later on start her own company committed to helping others succeed. All of this work opened the door to an opportunity to share a stage with other experts as a TEDx…

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THE PARLIAMENT HILL INCIDENT/ UFOs over the Prime Minister's house and the House of Commons witnessed by 11 RCMP officers including the Commissioner of the RCMP 1:01:54

9d ago1:01:54

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Season 2 Episode 33. No, this isn't the headline from a supermarket tabloid...this really happened. Host Michael Ryan and Commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into RCMP reports from March 4, 1969 and June 5, 1969. High strangeness was overhead on the night of March 4 and June 5, 1969. We discuss the reports of RCMP personnel as they try to …

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#161 Michael Howell On Global Liquidity, A Re-entry Point For Risk Assets, Monetary Inflation, Gold, The US Dollar 35:22

10d ago35:22

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Michael Howell, CEO of CrossBorder Capital, an investment advisory firm, and author of the book, “Capital Wars: The Rise Of Global Liquidity,” returns to The Julia La Roche for episode 161 to discuss the global liquidity cycle and its impact on the economy. He explains that liquidity is a key driver of asset prices and that the current liquidity cy…

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#160 Bill Fleckenstein: The Fed Is Trapped And Unable To Fight Inflation 43:42

15d ago43:42

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Bill Fleckenstein, president and founder of Fleckenstein Capital, discusses the macro view of the world and the impact of the Federal Reserve's monetary policies. He criticizes the Fed for its incompetence and reckless policies that have led to the creation of two huge bubbles and misallocated capital. Fleckenstein also highlights the power of the …

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Irish ufologist Chris Gaffney talks about the 2004 Aer Lingus Boeing 737 that was damaged in flight by a triangle UFO/Also Betty Meyler, Project Morrigan and more! 1:37:01

17d ago1:37:01

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Season 2 Episode 32. Host Michael Ryan interviews Irish ufologist Chris Gaffney. Chris Gaffney takes us on a deep dive of all things relating to UFOs in Ireland. From the 2004 encounter that an Aer Lingus 737 had with a triangle UFO. The encounter caused damage to the wing of the aircraft. We also play a conversation between Shannon Air Traffic Con…

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Steve Postell 56:47

17d ago56:47

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On our 299th episode of Inside MusiCast, we welcome a prominent member of The Immediate Family, Steve Postell. Steve grew-up in New York City and studied classical guitar, which afforded him the opportunity to take on a variety of musical experiences from performing on Broadway, to writing jingles for advertising, scores for film and documentaries,…

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#159 Lyn Alden On Fiscal Dominance Macro Backdrop, Why The Rise In Gold Is Indicative Of Fiscal Problems, And Why Bitcoin Could Hit Six-Figures In This Cycle 32:49

17d ago32:49

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Investment researcher and macroeconomic analyst Lyn Alden, founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, joins Julia La Roche on episode 159 to discuss the macro view of the economy, focusing on fiscal dominance. Alden highlights the wide performance gaps between sectors, which are influenced by fiscal and monetary policies. She discusses the implicati…

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#158 Larry McDonald: We’re Entering A Sustained Inflation Regime, Why Trillions Of Dollars Are Currently Misallocated, And The Opportunity Right Now In Hard Assets 34:35

22d ago34:35

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New York Times’ bestselling author Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss his newest book, “How To Listen When Markets Speak: Risks, Myths, and Investment Opportunities in a Radically Reshaped Economy.” According to McDonald, we’re in the financial equivalent of the “Fourth Turning,” where th…

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Author Bill Rountree talks about his 50 year journey of alien encounters documented in his book: Aliens Are With Us. 53:26

24d ago53:26

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Season 2 Episode 31. Host Michael Ryan interviews author Bill Rountree. Mr. Rountree spent most of his life as project manager on large information technology projects for major companies like Sprint and Coca Cola, but for over 50 years he kept a secret. He had been having alien encounters since he was 7 years old. Bill Rountree talks about his exp…

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#157 Dr. Gary Shilling On The Hidden Flaws In The Economy 38:19

24d ago38:19

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Dr. A. Gary Shilling, President of A. Gary Shilling & Co., an economic consulting firm and a registered investment advisor, joins Julia La Roche on episode 157 for a wide-ranging conversation on the economy. In this episode, Dr. Shilling discusses the current economic picture, including the possibility of a soft landing and signs of a potential rec…

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#156 Tom McClellan On Why The Recession Is Still Coming And Why The Second Half Of 2024 Could Be Unpleasant For Stocks 45:54

1M ago45:54

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Tom McClellan, editor of The McClellan Market Report and a prominent figure in stock market and technical analysis, joins Julia La Roche on episode 156. In this episode, Tom shares his views on the economy and markets in a presentation of charts, from the message crude oil prices send stocks to the Presidential Cycle Pattern and, of course, the fam…

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THE PROCHNER FARM INCIDENT/Multiple witnesses of large UFO 30 feet above Saskatchewan farm/Investigated by the Canadian military and the RCMP 1:05:10

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Season 2 Episode 30. Host Michael Ryan and Commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into The Prochner Farm Incident. During the early morning hours of August 4, 1968 three members of the Prochner family witnessed a large UFO hovering over their house and their barn. The farm was located near Qu'appelle, Saskatchewan. The three family members we…

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#155 Meredith Whitney On The 'Bifurcated' Economy And Consumer, Why It Will 'Pay To Be Patient' For Young Homebuyers, And The Coming 'Silver Tsunami' 34:07

1M ago34:07

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Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, discusses the state of the US economy and the consumer. Last year, she did not expect a recession because of the strong consumer. Today, she describes the economy as “bifurcated” because higher-earning households are driving consumer spending. Whitney also explores the housing market and pre…

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The Secrets of Effective Franchise Sales from Dominique Main with BrightFran 20:45

1M ago20:45

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In this episode, Dominique Main with BrightFran shares invaluable insights and strategies honed from years of experience guiding successful franchise sales campaigns across diverse industries. From identifying promising leads to navigating the intricacies of closing deals, Dominique takes you behind the scenes of the franchise sales process, offeri…

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#154 Dr. Art Laffer: We Are In The Middle Of A Massive Redistribution Revolution And It's Destroying Growth 1:04:40

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Dr. Art Laffer, one of the most influential economists of the past half-century, joins Julia La Roche for episode 154. Dr. Laffer is the founder and chairman of Laffer Associates, an economic research and consulting firm. Known as the "Father of Supply Economics," he is famous for developing the Laffer Curve, a representation of the relationship be…

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Retired Major Harold Skaarup talks about NORAD and UFOs, his friendship with Stanton Friedman and what it was like to be at NORAD HQ on 911 1:33:29

1M ago1:33:29

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Season 2 Episode 29. Host Michael Ryan interviews retired Major Harold Skaarup. Major Skaarup spent 40 years in Canadian Army Intelligence and he was deployed in Cyprus, Bosnia-Herzegovina and in Afghanistan. He was also stationed at the NATO base in Lahr, Germany and the NORAD base at Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado. He talks about NORAD and UFOs, his…

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#153 Amy Nixon On Inflation Running Hot And Pivoting On The Deflationary Recession Call 36:13

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Amy Nixon, a housing and economic analyst, makes her first podcast appearance in six months after making a pivot on her deflationary recession call. In his episode, Amy discusses the current macroeconomic environment and the challenges it presents. She highlights the combination of tight monetary policy and loose fiscal policy as a significant fact…

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Is TV advertising dead? The Impact of Advertising on CETV's Diverse Audience with Marty McDonald 27:22

1M ago27:22

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In this installment, Marty McDonald with CETV and I dive deep into the world of targeted advertising on the CETV platform. Join us as we explore how advertisers can leverage the unique features and capabilities of CETV to connect with their ideal audience like never before. From advanced targeting options to real-time analytics, we uncover the stra…

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#152 Brian Hirschmann: This Is Probably The Most Dangerous Time In US Financial History 47:01

1M ago47:01

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Value investor Brian Hirschmann, managing partner of hedge fund Hirschmann Capital, makes his debut on episode 152 of The Julia La Roche Show. In this episode, Hirschmann argues that we're currently in the most dangerous time in financial history and that three bubbles—stocks, real estate, and global bonds—could all burst. Hirschmann also makes the…

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THE BEAR POINT INCIDENT/Multiple UFOs seen by 5 witnesses near a NORAD base in Nova Scotia/Maybe the first case of missing time in Canada. 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

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Season 2 Episode 28. Host Michael Ryan and commentator Christine Scott take a deep dive into The Bear Point Incident. Five witnesses from two location see between 5 and 6 UFOs from two different locations in Nova Scotia, Canada. Lawrence Smith and his brother Gene first see the UFOs near Bear Point (which is not that far from Shag Harbour). The sec…

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#151 Whitney Tilson On The Mistake Of Predicting Doom And Gloom 53:09

2M ago53:09

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Former hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson, now Editor at Stansberry Research, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for a wide-ranging discussion on the economy, markets, and common mistakes investors make. Whitney discusses the strength of the macro picture and the importance of not betting against America. In this conversation, Whitney shares stock p…

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James Hilovsky And His Game Plan Helping Pro Athletes' Journey to Franchise Ownership 26:16

2M ago26:16

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On this episode, expert James Hilovsky and I explore the inspiring stories and practical insights of pro athletes who have successfully transitioned into franchise ownership with his help. From navigating the initial steps of exploration to mastering the intricacies of running a franchise business, James provides invaluable advice and strategies ta…

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#150 Alfonso Peccatiello On The Risk of a Global Recession Triggered by China's Deleveraging And The Spillover Effects Not Many Are Paying Attention To 30:30

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Alfonso Peccatiello, founder of the Macro Compass, discusses the macro view of the current market and investor expectations. He challenges the narrative of a structurally stronger US economy and presents a contrarian perspective. Peccatiello highlights the ambiguous data and warning signs in the economy, particularly in relation to China's delevera…

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Part 2 of the Jan Aldrich interview/He talks about his long UFO journey, meeting James E. McDonald, Ann Druffel and the importance of saving UFO history 48:46

2M ago48:46

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Season 2 Episode 27. In part 2 of Michael Ryan's interview with Jan Aldrich, Jan talks about UFO researcher Ted Blocher and John Musgrave from British Columbia. He also gives his thoughts of Jackie Gleason's UFO research and his experiences with James McDonald and Ann Druffel. He also talks about recent research into UFOs during the Vietnam war and…

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#149 Jeff Snider: We're Still On The Same Path To Recession 37:20

2M ago37:20

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Jeff Snider, host of the Eurodollar University podcast, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss the current macroeconomic picture, characterized by confusion and ambiguity. In this episode, Jeff explains the Fed's focus on consumer prices and the risks associated with this approach. Jeff also highlights the lurking risks in the commercial rea…

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#148 'Convexity Maven' Harley Bassman: The Market Is Ahead Of The Fed By A Lot 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Harley Bassman, managing partner at Simplify Asset Management, discusses his macro view of the economy and markets. He believes that the market is ahead of the Fed and that inflation will not come down as quickly as people think due to demographic factors. Bassman also discusses the yield curve and its implications for a recession. He recommends in…

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Interview with UFO Legend Jan Aldrich/He talks about his 60 years in ufology and tells us why the 1968 Minot AFB case is proof that the phenomenon is real 55:44

2M ago55:44

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Season 2 Episode 26. Host Michael Ryan interviews UFO legend Jan Aldrich about his 60 plus years in ufology. In part 1 of a 2 part interview, Jan talks about the people and places that he has met in his UFO journey. The highlight of part 1 is his explanation of the 1968 Minot Air Force Base UFO case that had many witnesses, multiple radar confirmat…

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#147 Andreas Steno On Why The Resurgence In Inflation Could Mean Another Rate Hike From The Fed 33:15

2M ago33:15

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Andreas Steno, founder of Steno Research, discusses the resurgence of inflation and its impact on the global economy, and his contrarian take that the next move from the Federal Reserve could be a rate hike. In this episode, Steno highlights the labor market as a major driver of inflation, with wage pressures increasing due to labor scarcity. Steno…

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#146 Darius Dale: We’re Pivoting To A Reflation Macro Regime — What It Means For Markets 35:16

2M ago35:16

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Darius Dale, founder & CEO of 42 Macro, an investment research firm that aims to disrupt the financial services industry by democratizing institutional-grade macro risk management frameworks and processes, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 146. In this episode, Darius discusses the current market regime and the transition to a reflatio…

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Did scientist Townsend Brown work on anti-gravity propulsion?/Author Paul Schatzkin talks about Brown, espionage, black ops and UFOs from his book The Man Who Mastered Gravity 1:41:21

2M ago1:41:21

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Season 2 Episode 25. Host Michael Ryan interviews author Paul Schatzkin about his biography of Thomas Townsend Brown The Man Who Mastered Gravity: A Twisted Tale of Space, Time and the Mysteries in Between. Townsend Brown was a man of mystery. Were his inventions classified? Why was he dropped behind German lines near the end of WWII? What did he k…

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#145 David Woo, Analyst Who Nailed The 2016 And 2020 Elections, Sees Huge Headwind For The Economy Ahead Of The 2024 Vote 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Macro trends blogger and economist David Woo, CEO of David Woo Unbound, a global forum devoted to the promotion of fact-based debates about markets, politics, and economics, joins Julia La Roche on episode 145 for a wide-ranging conversation on economics and politics. In this episode, Woo shares his macro framework, emphasizing the intersection of …

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#144 David Rosenberg: Recessionary Forces Are Building And The Economy Is Weaker Than The Narrative Suggests 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

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Economist David Rosenberg, founder and president of Rosenberg Research, shares his macroeconomic view of the economy and explains why he’s not throwing in the towel on his recession call. Rosenberg highlights the importance of understanding the business cycle and the impact of interest rates. While many economists have thrown in the towel on their …

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Canada's Ebenezer UFO Incident discussed by PEI UFO investigator David Ross-RCMP, Military Helicopters search for crashed unknown/Christine Scott book review of Fact, Fiction and Flying Saucers Friedman ... 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Season 2 Episode 24. Host Michael Ryan interviews PEI UFO investigator David Ross. They talk about The UAP 53 Team, Ross' UFO Facebook page and a few PEI UFO cases including the little known Ebenezer UFO Incident. What crashed into a forest at Ebenezer, PEI? The RCMP was there and Canadian military helicopters and something was taken away on a flat…

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#143: Danielle DiMartino Booth On The Jobs Market, The Economy, And Why The Recession Already Started 26:28

2M ago26:28

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Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, a research and analytics firm, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 143. In this episode, Danielle provides an update on the economy, highlighting the challenges faced by the job market and the increase in layoffs. She discusses the impact of the white collar recession an…

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John "Papa" Gros 51:25

3M ago51:25

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On this special edition of Inside MusiCast, we’re celebrating Mardi Gras by taking you to New Orleans for a chat with the city's Cultural Ambassador, John Papa Gros. John is here to talk about this unique, American tradition, including its roots, music, atmosphere, and of course the amazing food! We'll also discuss his own music career and how it w…

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#142 Dr. Burton Malkiel On 'A Random Walk Down Wall Street,' The Best Way To Invest, And What You're Getting Wrong About 'Efficient Markets' 57:09

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Dr. Burton Malkiel, author of the influential book, "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," which revolutionized how people approach investing, joined Julia La Roche on episode 142. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Random-Walk-Down-Wall-Street/dp/1324051132 0:00 Intro and welcome Dr. Burton Malkiel 1:30 Writing ‘A Random Walk Down Wall Street’ 4:30 Reaction …

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Benny Grandahl talks about UFOs in Denmark and the Danish police officer that got hit by a beam of light from a UFO/SUFOI Denmark operating since 1957 1:17:54

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Season 2 Episode 23. Host Michael Ryan interviews Benny Grandahl who represents Scandinavian UFO Information a UFO organization that has been operating in Denmark since 1957. Benny talks about the UFO scene in Denmark and the case of Danish police officer Evald Maarup who was hit with a beam of light from a 50 foot wide UFO. To find out more about …

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#141 Marc Faber On Interest Rates, Inflation, And 'QE Infinity' 1:02:47

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Dr. Marc Faber, editor of “The Gloom, Boom and Doom Report," provides a macro view of the global economy and financial markets. He discusses the diverging trends in different countries and the impact on standards of living. Dr. Faber expresses concerns about inflation, interest rates, and the high levels of debt in the US. He recommends investing i…

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Jonathan Lundberg 50:00

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On this episode of Inside MusiCast we’re taking you to Stockholm, Sweden for a chat with drummer Jonathan Lundberg. We met Jonathan in 2020 at the Pages tribute concert at the Stockholm club Fasching, and while we already knew about his incredible talent, seeing him perform live was an eye (and ear) opening experience. His new album "Fragments" was…

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#140 DoubleLine Capital's Jeff Sherman On Fed Policy, The Economy, And Why Rate Cuts Likely Won't Happen Until June Or Later 43:11

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Jeff Sherman, Deputy CIO of DoubleLine Capital, joins The Julia La Roche Show for episode 140 to break down the first FOMC meeting of 2024 and his outlook for the economy and the markets, inflation, and more. Takeaways The FOMC meeting indicated that interest rate cuts may be on the horizon, but the timing and extent of the cuts are uncertain. Posi…

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