A blunt, no holds barred podcast about Waltham and raising a family in the Watch City. Hosts Bill Hanley, Shawn Hanley and Mike DeStefano will discuss things both popular and off the beaten path. Short interviews with knowns and unknowns around Waltham. The Waltham political scene, public schools and random thoughts. Each episode features the Magic Mike Real Estate Minute with Mike Destefano from Coldwell Banker. We'll always talk both WHS and youth athletics. Subscribe to our show wherever ...
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Songwriter Soup is a frank discussion about how to make it in the music industry as a songwriter. It takes grit and a lot of patience, but also sound financial advice. Laura Veltz is a Four-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and is teaming up with Tracy Hackney, a seasoned financial advisor for musicians, to bring you the tips and tricks of the industry. Joined by host and producer, Kevin Sokolnicki, the trio has interviews with some of the most prominent and up-and-coming songwriters and arti ...
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This podcast is a manifestion of Phaet.org's commitment to bringing fourth great information, interviews and commentary, spanning all aspects of our lives, so that our listeners can stay informed, stay in-tune and help spread awareness around these issues facing our world today. Sometimes the truth hurts, but that pain only makes us stronger. Morpheus was right, there is a war for your mind which has been taking place for a very long time. As bad as things are out there, it's not too late...yet.
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One of Music City’s matriarchs, Liz Rose (“You Belong With Me” Taylor Swift, “Girl Crush” Little Big Town, “Burn It Down” Parker McCullum) is here for the long haul. Her tips and tricks for how to hang in there and focus on the love of the job are evergreen, just like her hits. Liz's Songwriter Playlist on Apple Music Written By Liz Rose Playlist o…
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Chris DeStefano brings a rare set of skills to the writer's room. Trained in film scoring at Berklee, Chris's knowledge of musical mechanics allows him to break out of ruts in writing sessions and infuse his songs with depth and gravitas. From singing in a boys choir in Austria, to session work in LA, to playing in a Salsa band in Las Vegas, to wri…
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Are you still with us? If you've made it this far into our Catalog Sale deep dive, congratulations, you're a superstar. In the third installment of this series, Tracy's back to give his take on Mike Molinar's master class, we dig further into multiples and admin rights, and wax poetic on the game of commodifying art. Learn more about your ad choice…
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Episode 31: Jonathan Singleton: Persistence, Adaptation & A Peak Into Master Sharing
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Episode 30: Catalog Sales: Part 2 with Mike Molinar
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The catalog sale saga continues! This week we're joined by Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music president and Laura's publisher) to give a publisher's perspective on catalog sales in 2024. Mike walks us through the terminology used in these negotiations and shares insights into some of the stress-inducing misinformation that permeates songwriter circles…
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Episode 29: Daniel Tashian: Letting Music Catch Up To You
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Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & producer, Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves Albums Golden Hour, Star Crossed & Deeper Well) took the long way around to massive success. Like many of us, his musicality was simply way ahead of its time. On purpose or by accident, Daniel managed to stick it out long enough to witness his own Golden Hour and we are a…
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Strap in, y'all. We're diving into the intricate world of the Catalog Sale. While it's tempting to dream about cashing out and buying an island at 27, it's really important to know how these agreements happen, how much they're worth and when you may *actually* be ready for one in the first place. In the first part of our Catalog Sale mini-series, L…
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Episode 27: Jaren Johnston: Commercial Songwriter, But Keep It Dirty
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Songwriter & lead singer of The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston ("5 Foot 9" Tyler Hubbard, "Raise Em Up" Keith Urban feat. Eric Church, "Meanwhile Back At Mama's" Tim McGraw) knows how to pull a heartstring but can not help but put his southern rock energy into his songs. With a rock essence you can clearly sense from his contribution to the country…
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Ep. 15 Vinnie DeStefano of AssangeDefense.org
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In this Interview, I sat down with a true G in the realm of activism, Vinnie DeStefano, National Organizing Director for AssangeDefense.org These conversations took place in London February 20th and 21st of this year 2024 during the 2-Day Court Hearing for Julian Assange at the Royal Court of Justice in Strand London. It can't be overstated that Ju…
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REPLAY: You Don’t Suck, It Just Takes A Minute
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Big Machine Music general manager (and Laura’s publisher) Mike Molinar joins the podcast to talk about his philosophy on songwriter-publisher relationships. Mike shares his advice to young songwriters, the nitty-gritty of publishing deals, and how understanding the structure of those deals is the vital to your success. Mike Molinar brings over twen…
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Ep. 14 - 1 Million Species - A Spoken Word Poem For Earth Day
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Towards the end of 2023, I told myself I would would get back to writing some Spoken Word Poetry. I found an online contest at the last minute and scrambled to write something and have it recorded and submitted on time. The caviat was, that the poem's subject had to be about Climate Change and how Dire the situation is at present. This piece, "1 Mi…
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Episode 26: What Lifelong Hospitality, Humility & Curiosity Looks Like: A Conversation with One of Music’s Patriarchs, Mike Elizondo
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Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Elizondo ("In da Club" 50 Cent, "The Real Slim Shady" Eminem, "Cowboy Casanova" Carrie Underwood, The Encanto Soundtrack with Lin-Manuel Miranda) is simply synonymous with modern music. The trio sits down with Mike to discuss his studio environment and energy, and how it puts his co-creators at …
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Episode 25: (Song)writer's Block, Suffering for Your Art & Where Ideas Might Be Hiding
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What’s blocking you? This week, the trio discusses this ironic possibility: it might be that you’re taking this dream job a little too seriously. We all do it! At all stages, in fact. Take breaks, change the subject, nerd out on other people’s hits, or do songwriter exercises— Laura discussed many of her favorite ways to shake her brain loose. This…
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Episode 24: Fomo, Envy & Protecting The Daily Joy of Writing Songs: A Conversation with Jessie Jo Dillon
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On this week’s episode, Laura, Tracy & Kevin sit down with one of Laura’s best friends, critically acclaimed hit songwriter, Jessie Jo Dillon (“10,000 Hours” Dan & Shay, Justin Beiber, “Halfway To Hell” Jelly Roll, “Lies, Lies, Lies” Morgan Wallen). The group gets candid about shaking off the resistance to following in her legendary dad’s songwrite…
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Episode 23: Millions Of Ways A Perfect Song Can Die (That Have Nothing To Do With The Songwriter)
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Songwriters always blame themselves (or the song) when something stops the process of it becoming a hit. But does it have anything to do with the song? Most of the time, IT DOES NOT. On this week’s episode, the trio discusses how many people and entities cause those interruptions and all of the millions of ways a perfect song can end up in a prover…
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Episode 22: Sisters, Dusty Prayers & Why Nashville? A Conversation With Allison Veltz Cruz
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Laura’s sister and fellow hit songwriter, Allison Veltz Cruz (“Prayed For You” Matt Stell, “Somebody Like That” Tenille Arts, “Let Your Boys Be Country” Jason Aldean) joins the trio for a candid conversation about the sisters’ unique childhood and what lead them to songwriting after their family band broke up. They discuss Allison’s particular bran…
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Episode 21: Season Three-ever begins! Let's Talk Commerciality: Taking Your Songs From Your Bedroom To Billboard
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Kevin, Laura and Tracy delve into the initial humility that it takes to learn the craft of commercial songwriting by unlearning how you did it before. Ouch! It takes a minute and it feels weird for a bit, but it gets better! After the craft settles in, your uniqueness returns to you and THAT is when the magic happens. The trio discuss the intricate…
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Episode 20: A League Of His Own: An Interview with Ashley Gorley
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Ashley Gorley has a literal bajillion hits. He’s also got a thriving publishing company in Tape Room Music. With so much success it’s easy to overlook the fact that it took Ashley eleven years to score his first hit. But thanks to his deep connection to the community and the key investment from mentors, Ashley was prepared to ride it out. It also h…
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Episode 19: STEALING! How To Fix A Small Problem Before It Becomes A Big Ass Problem
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What is stealing anyway? In the songwriting world, there are a million ways it can happen. Sometimes (but rarely) it’s quite blatant, and sometimes it’s as innocent as forgetting you wrote the same concept in a different room two years ago. The fact is, it happens. There can be big consequences that can tank your reputation and your finances, but a…
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Episode 18: Breaking Up With Your Soul Sucking Artist Dream: An Interview with Emily Weisband
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Emily Weisband (“Thy Will” Hillary Scott, “Boy With Luv” BTS, “Can’t Break Up Now” Old Dominion & Megan Moroney) is one of those people who just billows talent. Even though she moved to Nashville to become a songwriter, it didn’t take any time at all before people started trying to convince her that she should do “the artist thing.” This episode co…
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Episode 17: The Money Episode: To Spend Or Not To Spend (More Specifically, How Not To Spend)
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So, you just scored your first hit song! Time to buy a boat, a big house and that Rolex you’ve been eyeing, right? Not so fast. You can still have fun, but it might be a minute before the next big one comes around so let’s breathe and do some future planning. This week the gang breaks down what a “hit” actually means, how much it might be worth and…
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Episode 16: You Know Elvis Didn't Write That: An Interview With Joe Ragosta
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Joe Ragosta scored his first big hit (“Need A Favor” Jellyroll) just a few weeks before this episode was recorded. Joe brings big energy to the writing room and any other room he walks into. It’s that energy that has propelled Joe through years of slogging it out on the road with bands, commuting to Nashville from Long Island, and securing writes w…
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Episode 15: Habits Scale Up! The Basics of Managing Money As A Small Business Owner
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Laura, Tracy and Kevin expand on the idea that even if you have a publishing deal, you're still very much the sole proprietor of your own business. Tracy gives a tutorial on how to divide up your income so that when tax day comes, you have all your bases covered. He also lays out some best practices for avoiding debt, systematic saving and maintain…
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Episode 14: Canadian Nice With An Excellent Bluff: An Interview with Kelly Archer
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Kelly Archer (“Sleep Without You” Brett Young, “Wild As Her” Corey Kent, “Somebody Else Will” Justin Moore) explains what it’s like to write songs in Nashville before and after becoming a U.S. Citizen. Tricky! Kelly's story is a wild one with high stakes and time limits, making her one of Nashville’s most steadfast and determined songwriters. This …
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Episode 13: Award Show Ashmord Shmow… Let's Talk About Expectations!
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This episode highlights one of the easiest ways to ruin what could otherwise be a really fun and fulfilling career choice: expectations. The trio talk awards and the impact they can have on your career, finances and mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Songwriter Soup
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Episode 12: From Salad Boy to Nashville Heavy Hitter: An Interview with Jordan Schmidt
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Jordan Schmidt ("wait in the truck" HARDY & Lainey Wilson, "God's Country" Blake Shelton, "What Ifs” Kane Brown) talks to Laura and Tracy about his journey from producing rock bands in Minnesota, to getting in on the ground floor of Florida Georgia Line’s publishing company, Tree Vibez Music, all the way to writing smashes for Jason Aldean, Blake S…
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Episode 11: We're Back! Let's Get Into Publishing Deals
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Laura, Tracy and Kevin kick off Season 2 by diving head first where we left off in season one: publishing deals. Specifically, the gang gets into what a publishing deal actually is and the relationship between publisher and songwriter. They break down why a draw feels like a salary (but isn't!), the subtle art of calendar management, and how money …
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Episode 10: We Can Write Another Song Tomorrow: An Interview with Lori McKenna
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Lori McKenna became a songwriter almost by accident. In this episode she joins Laura and Tracy to talk about her super unusual entrance into the Nashville music scene. Lori details how Faith Hill heard and recorded several of her songs before she had a publishing deal, how she balances living in Boston and working in Nashville, and why no expectati…
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Episode 9: You Don’t Suck, It Just Takes A Minute
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Big Machine Music general manager (and Laura’s publisher) Mike Molinar joins the podcast to talk about his philosophy on songwriter-publisher relationships. Mike shares his advice to young songwriters, the nitty-gritty of publishing deals, and how understanding the structure of those deals is the vital to your success. Mike Molinar brings over twen…
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Episode 8: You Can’t Write Your Haircuts Off: An Interview with Luke Dick
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Luke Dick joins Laura and Tracy for a candid and sprawling look at money, songwriting, creativity and family. Luke’s winding path has led him through academics, warehouse jobs, an artist deal, songwriting, producing, and movie-making. Ultimately he’s emerged as one of the most unique and sought-after songwriter/producers in Nashville. His approach …
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Episode 7: How To Break Up With A Co-Writer
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Break-ups are never easy, especially when it comes to co-writing. This week, our hosts examine the reasons it may be necessary to say goodbye to a collaborator and how to do it with care. The trio also talks about the virtues of Nashville’s even split policy, writing non-exclusionary lyrics, and what to do when you feel like your songs are getting …
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Episode 6: Don’t Order The Seafood Tower: An Interview with Andy Albert
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This week, Laura and Tracy are joined by songwriter Andy Albert. He details his humble beginnings in Nashville living with multiple roommates in a run-down house, struggling to get a publishing deal and nearly throwing in the towel. Spoiler alert: he sticks it out eventually scores a bunch of hits. Though his success is inspiring on its own, his op…
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Episode 5: My Heroes Waited Tables Too
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This in this episode, Laura, Tracy and Kevin continue down the path of the new-to-town songwriter. The trio digs into the importance of giving and receiving criticism, the beauty of an imperfect writers round performance and the many virtues of cowriting. Tracy shares how his gig at a bike shop lead to joining the band Bare Jr. and Laura tells the …
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Episode 4: I Could Dunk In High School: An Interview with Luke Laird
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In this episode, Laura and Tracy sit down with songwriter, producer and publisher Luke Laird. Luke talks the magic of writers’ rounds, being reluctant to ask for help, letting go of jealousy and the nitty gritty details of his early publishing deals. Laura also shares the story of a pivotal moment that lead to her being a songwriter. Ferocious tale…
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Episode 3: DON'T Fake It Til You Make It
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In this episode, Laura, Tracy and Kevin dive deep into the first chapter of a songwriter’s career. They discuss the no-no’s that tempt young songwriters like sliding into hit songwriters’ DMs, meeting with a publisher before they’re ready and spending money they don’t have. Laura also breaks down the dangers of having a hit too early, protecting yo…
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Episode 2: Being Fun Is Better Than Being Good: An Interview with Jimmy Robbins
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Jimmy Robbins’ career in music has been a winding road. From getting signed to a record deal at 17, to making jingles to afford Christmas gifts, to scoring five #1 hits in 18 months, to becoming a publisher, his path has been anything but typical. In this episode, he sits down with Laura and Tracy to talk bad deals, imposter syndrome, misconception…
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Episode 1: You Have To Start Somewhere
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The path of the songwriter is full of uncertainty. It comes with highs and lows creatively, socially, and financially. That kind of shaky ground can lead to all kinds of anxiety and decisions that leave you questioning everything. This podcast is made for songwriters or those on a creative journey who might need a little encouragement and sound fin…
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Songwriter Soup, brought to you by American Songwriter, healthy recipes for not losing your mind and your money in the songwriting business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Songwriter Soup
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Ep. 13 The Wampanoag - Tribe of The FIRST Thanksgiving - Still Fighting For Their Land in 2022 - Talia Landry Tells The Story
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Our mistreated Native American Brothers and Sisters continue to fight to be able to thrive in the present day. Special Guest Talia Landry of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, discusses the legal battle they have had to face, simply to be able to make progress on their own land. We also hear about some of the unknown history surrounding the Wampanoag, wh…
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Ward 6 Councillor and Army Warrant Officer Sean Durkee Watches Waltham
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Ward 6 Councillor and US Army Warrant Officer Sean Durkee talks to us about the recent attacks that plagued our city during the pandemic, life as a citizen soldier, the rail trail, how we can reuse the Fernald property. We also touch on the best veal parm sub in Waltham, adding a Taco Bell to the city and Sean's plans for his reelection bid this ye…
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Season 2, episode 2 of the Watching Waltham podcast. The ONLY podcast about the Watch City. Bill Hanley, Shawn Hanley and Mike DeStefano are joined by Mr. Gelinas, WHS Associate Principal to discuss the recently school committee-approved policy change of merging the C1 and C2 college prep levels at Waltham High School, the return to classroom learn…
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Ep. 11 **ELECTION FRAUD WHISTLEBLOWER** IT Engineer\Attorney Clinton Eugene Curtis Tells ALL 🔥 🔥
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Clinton Eugene Curtis, an IT Engineer and Attorney, gives Direct Insight into the VERY MURKY nature of the world of Electronic Voting and how it affects the Elections. Clint was hired by a Republican Representative of the State Of Florida's 24th District, to Write Computer Code that would sway the outcome of an election 51-49 in either direction. I…
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Discussion on remote learning in Waltham, local sports, Magic Mike Real Estate Minute--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchingwaltham/message
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Pt. 2 Ep 10 - NW Cannabis Club National plan!! Mike Keysor: A vision for CannaCulture & Restaurants.
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Episode 10 - PART 2 of a 3 Part Expose`: A CALL TO ACTION In this, the 10th Episode of 'It Was Phaet', The WordsMyth has an in-depth discussion with Mike Keysor, President of the NorthWest Cannabis Club (NWCC) in Portland, Oregon. The conversation covers the journey Mike has been on since becoming a Cannabis Activist. Doing work in both Washington …
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Episode 10 - NW Cannabis Club National plan!! Mike Keysor: A vision for CannaCulture & Restaurants. Pt. 1 of 3
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Episode 10 - PART 1 of a Three Part Expose`: A CALL TO ACTION In this, the 10th Episode of 'It Was Phaet', The WordsMyth has an in-depth discussion with Mike Keysor, President of the NorthWest Cannabis Club (NWCC) in Portland, Oregon. The conversation covers the journey Mike has been on since becoming a Cannabis Activist. Doing work in both Washing…
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Ep. 9 Solving Homelessness (Houselessness) in 3D and Beyond.
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In this, Episode 9 of the Phaet.org Podcast, I speak with two brilliant people, Brother Aeon Pi Phlo and Brother Kevin Castillo about great work they are currently undertaking. Life Springs Global and Living Earth Solutions are working to 3D Print houses for those who are currently Houseless as part of a broader program to help them get well and re…
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Episode 6 - Sept 30, 2019 with Maryellen DiSchino and Cathyann Harris
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This episode focuses on downtown Waltham with Maryellen DiSchino, VP from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and Cathyann Harris, Waltham City Councillor from Ward 8.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchingwaltham/messageBy Bill Hanley, Shawn Hanley, Mike DeStefano, Maryellen DiSchino and Cathyann Harris
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Ep. 8 **Unparalleled** Physicist Dan Winter Discusses: RF Water Towers, Spirit Science, Shamans, Black Holes and More..
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In this Episode of the Phaet.org Podcast, which was video recorded and is available on our YouTube Channel @: https://youtu.be/b5QI82wVICk ..Cutting-Edge Pioneer Physicist Dan Winter joins The WordsMyth to talk about an ALARMING situation with our Municipal Water Towers, Spirit Science, Black Holes, Plasma, Shamanic Abilities, what happens measurab…
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Special Episode - Eddie Villafane from Waltham Youth Lacrosse
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Watching Waltham with Eddie Villafane from Waltham Youth Lacrosse--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchingwaltham/messageBy Bill Hanley & Shawn Hanley
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Episode 4 - City Councillor Randy LeBlanc, Bidding Wars with Mike
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Interview with City Councillor Randy LeBlanc and bidding wars with Mike DeStefano--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/watchingwaltham/messageBy Bill Hanley & Shawn Hanley
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