Welcome to "This is Jax," the definitive hyper-local podcast for anyone considering making Jacksonville their home or those still getting to know the city. Each episode dives deep into the heart of Jacksonville, moving beyond the typical top-five lists to bring you conversations with successful business owners and influential local figures who shape the city's schools, businesses, and community spirit. Whether you're new to town or still deciding if Jacksonville is the place for you, join us ...
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Hi I’m J.W. Riggs and this is my podcast! I’m going talk about the movies and TV shows I love!
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The Rise of Dance Culture in Jacksonville with Krista Thomas
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🎙️ Dive into an engaging episode of This Is Jax where we explore the vibrant dance scene in Jacksonville! 🌟 From the historical shifts in country music and the rise of line dancing to the influence of pop culture hits like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey, you'll discover how dance studios flourish by adapting to these trends. 💃🕺 We also discuss the th…
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Real Estate, Mental Health, and Employee Loyalty: Insights with James Brent Durban
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🚀 Unlock the Power of People-Centric Leadership: Insights from Nate Riggs & James Brent Durban In the latest episode of the This Is Jax, Nate Riggs joins forces with James Brent Durban, owner of Better Exterior Solutions, to peel back the layers on impactful, people-focused leadership. This episode dives deep into real estate dynamics, employee eng…
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Navigating Balance: Sean Shapiro's Journey in Business and Family
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🔔 Welcome to Episode 15 of This is Jax 🔔 In this thrilling episode, we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, real estate, and work-life balance with a special focus on Jacksonville, Florida. Explore how balancing family life and running businesses can be challenging yet rewarding. Discover the dynamic real estate developments that are resha…
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Jacksonville's Growth and Development: Insights from David Theus
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🎙️ In this episode of This Is Jax we dive into a fascinating conversation with David Theus about the importance of self-starting, critical thinking, and the value of resilience. 💡 Learn how David balances numerous roles from business education teacher to community leader and how he instills the entrepreneurial spirit in his students. Discover the i…
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Christina Block: The Magic of Natural Light and Genuine Moments in Photography
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🎙️ Dive into the captivating world of photography with the latest episode of "This is Jax!" 🌆 📸 In this episode, we chat with Christina Block, a talented lifestyle and documentary-style photographer based in Jacksonville, Florida. Christina is excited to promote her "First 48" services, where she captures the raw and real moments within the first 4…
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Dr. Judith Abbey: Building a Wellness Business in Jacksonville
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🎧 Welcome to Episode 12 of "This is JAX"! 🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into the thriving wellness industry with Dr. Judith Abbey NP. and focus on personalized concierge medical services. Get ready to explore: 🌍 The journey from Ghana to Jacksonville 🏙️ 🏥 Transitioning from med school aspirations to a successful nursing career 💡 The power of holi…
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Unions, Business Ownership, and Family: Matthew Hirthe's Story of Success in Jacksonville
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🔌 Dive into an inspiring journey from Milwaukee to Jacksonville! In this episode, we explore the remarkable transition of transitioning careers from a union electrician to becoming the owner of a successful electrical company. Learn about the key differences between Milwaukee and Jacksonville, the many opportunities in Jacksonville, and the vital r…
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Theme Park Weekends and Spa Dreams: Gretchen Markowski's Guide to Jacksonville
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🎙️ Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in Jacksonville and create a thriving business here? Join Nate Riggs as he dives deep with Gretchen Markowski, owner of Face Refinery Jax! From the magic of Disneyland memories to juggling visits to Disney and Universal on weekends, and even the hidden gems of our beloved city, this episode has it all! 🔥 G…
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Exploring Jacksonville’s Business and Cultural Diversity with Timber Wolf Advertising’s Justin Kunst
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🗺️🔍 Dive into the journey of discovering Jacksonville, Florida! In this episode of "This is Jax," we explore: - The vibrant culture and diversity of Jacksonville 🌆 - The unique appeal of the city’s parks, beaches, and historic areas 🌳🏖️ - The thriving business landscape and potential for growth 📈🏢 - Small business support and marketing insights fro…
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Home Flipping to New Builds: Matt Roberts' Real Estate Adventures in Jacksonville
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Welcome back to *This Is Jax*! Today, we have a story that dives deep into the journey of transformation, hard work, and seizing opportunity. Joining us is Matt Roberts, the owner of Someday Homes Realty and Construction. From growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, to attending UNF on a whim, and eventually discovering his true calling in real esta…
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Coastal Cuisine in Jacksonville: Inside Dean Nixon's Restaurant Venture With Plenti
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🎙️ In this episode of *This is Jax*, get ready to dive deep into Jacksonville's thriving business scene with insights on coastal-themed cuisine, the city's booming development, and the entrepreneurial journey from tech to hospitality. 🌆🍽️ 🔹 Discover the inspiration behind opening a coastal-themed restaurant in Jacksonville 🔹 Learn how Jacksonville'…
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How Aerial Arts and Tech Shaped Summer Vyne’s Career in Jacksonville
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Welcome back to another episode of *This is Jax*! Today we have a truly inspiring guest joining us. Summer Vyne, a successful entrepreneur and founder of an aerial arts business and AnuVision Technologies right here in Jacksonville. From overcoming challenges during the pandemic to experiencing impressive business growth year after year, Summer's s…
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Developing a Fulfilling Life, Global Exploration, Entrepreneurship & Jacksonville with Jamie Hallman
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Welcome back to This Is jax! Today we are diving into choices that led our guest Jamie Hallman to settle in the sunny city. From thrilling world adventures across 11 countries to picking Jacksonville as the ideal spot for both personal growth and business ventures. Discover how this city fosters connection and opportunity. Whether you are consideri…
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Building Community: Amado Vasquez on Business and Diversity in Jacksonville
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In today's episode we're joined by Amado Vasquez, a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and a genuine advocate for the potential Jacksonville holds. Amado’s journey from Cuba to becoming a significant contributor to the local economy and culture is nothing short of inspiring. Today he shares fascinating insights about starting and managing businesses in a …
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Building a Business in Jacksonville: Kurt's Path to Home Inspection Excellence
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Today we are joined by Business Owner and friend Kurt Stein, From his early days at the iconic Maxwell House coffee factory to becoming the founder of HouseScan Inspections. Discover how a simple family dinner conversation ignited Kurt’s vision for a top-tier home inspection empire that now boasts over 3000 five-star reviews and is expanding across…
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Jacksonville’s Two Different Worlds & Why This City Is a Great Option!
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Today on the show will be doing something different as I take on my own favorite questions in a special solo episode of "This is Jax." Ever wondered what makes Jacksonville so magnetic? I'm sharing personal stories, a unique local experience that captures the essence of our city, and a little imagination about creating new traditions. Whether you'r…
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Why Choose Jacksonville? Discover the Unexpected Charms of this Hidden Gem
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Curious about life in Jacksonville? Wondering if it's the right fit for you and your family? Dive deep with me as we explore the ins and outs of life in Jax in our latest episode of This is Jax From our top-ranked schools to our thriving business environment and unexpectedly vibrant food scene - we're covering it all! Are you planning to move, inve…
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I had an amazing conversation with a great friend Nate James. We talked about his new album titled no man’s land. We also talked about tons of different stuff arranging from death metal to rap.
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My lost interview with comedian, G Reilly.
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I had the pleasure to talk to the great comedian G Reilly. We had a wonderful conversation over a year and a half ago I unfortunately had a difficult time posting it due to technical difficulties. But I present to you my great conversation with G Reilly. We talked about comedian legends, the comedy business, and of course the comedy icon Gabriel Ig…
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I had a great talk with rapper Boski. we talked about music,life and more.
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My Third conversation with The returning guest Bob Smiley!
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I’m back,I had a great conversation with returning guest Bob Smiley,we talked about comedy,school and a whole lot more!
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My Amazing conversation with Jim Meskimen!
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I had a wonderful podcast with comedian Jim Meskimen. We talked about his work on how the Grinch stole Christmas, jib jab cartoons, impress me and many of his other projects. We also talked about how he grew up around the Flim industry and he did a few impressions and we talked about so much more!
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I had a great conversation with comedian/writer Dave Sirus. He cowrote the film king of staten Island with Judd Apatow and Pete Davidson,You May have also seen some of his work on Saturday Night live!
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I had a great conversation with comedian/writer Nathan Orton we talked about comedy, writing and family!
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My awesome conversation with Lucas Alifano
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I had a great conversation with actor Lucas Alifano with talked about Acting,singing and so much more this was his first podcast!
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My amazing conversation with Andrew Briedis!
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I had a great conversation with Andrew Briedis. He’s a writer/actor and we talked about all sorts of stuff including how he got into acting and writing, Saturday Night Live and so much other awesome stuff!
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I had a great conversation with Bryan Starr. He’s a videographer. We also talked about his TikTok channel and his work with the Ed Asner foundation.
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My Fantastic conversation with Noah Toons!
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I Had a great conversation with a wonderful artist. You may know him as Noah Toons on Tik Tok and Instagram! We talked about movies,Cartoons and Superheroes!
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I had a great Conversation with Tori from the Oz vlog! We talked about all sorts of awesome Wizard of Oz stuff!
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I had a great conversation with my good buddy and singer/entertainer VF Lean! We talked about all sorts of stuff from life, Music and Family!
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My conversation with Carlos the Nostalgic Latino from Tiktok
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I had a great conversation with Carlos the nostalgic Latino from TikTok! We talked about all sorts of awesome stuff movies, commercials, television,music and of course TikTok!
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I had a great conversation with actor/comedian Ali Flores we talked about his career,Disney, Tiktok and so much more!
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My great conversation with Cara Hope Lorraine!
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I had a great Conversation with actress Cara Hope Lorraine! We talked about all sorts of things like movies,music and so much more!
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my conversation with James Cullen Bressack
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I had a great conversation with director James Cullen Bressack today! we talked about his career, new film Fortress! and so much more!
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my conversation with returning guest Jason Anthony
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A few months ago I had a great conversation with returning guest voice actor Jason Anthony! we talked about Lego and all sorts of awesome stuff
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I had a great conversation with actor Paul Rugg! He was The voice of Freakazoid and tons of other voices!
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My conversation with twitch streamer His0kath
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I had a conversation with twitch streamer His0kath we talked about TikTok,twitch, television and much more!
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I’m back with season three of this podcast is rigged! I had a great conversation with actor Shaun Heard from station 19! We talked about his life, acting and his experience as an actor!
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My Conversation With returning guest Bill Chott!
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I had a great conversation with returning guest Bill Chott! We talked about improv, ice cream,comedy and his career!
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My conversation with Christian McCartney!
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I am back with new episodes I had a interview with comedian Christian McCartney! We had a great conversation about TikTok, family and comedy!
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I had great conversation with Brandon McDermott! We talked about his life, his book and radio!
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I had a Great conversation with actor Dylan White! We discussed his time as the Genie in the Aladdin show at California adventure in Disney land! and we talked about even more cool stuff!
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my conversation with Scott from Ms. Marita’s hard candy slides!
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I had a great conversation with Scott the owner of Ms. Marita’s hard candy slides! We talked about how he built the company and how it became what it is today! And he also revealed a new flavor of the candy!
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I had a great conversation with Juan DeVevo From the band casting crowns! We talked about all sorts of music stuff!
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I had a great conversation with animator Adam Murphy! We talked about his work at Disney and how he was the youngest animator to work for the company! And we talked about a whole bunch of other stuff!
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I had a great conversation with Nathan Hurd! We talked about comedy and A bunch of other awesome stuff!
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my conversation with Brent From the magic apple!
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I had a great conversation with Brent From the magic apple! We talked about all sorts of stuff we talked about how he started the magic apple and we talked about a bunch Magic supplies and a bunch of other awesome stuff!
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I had a Great conversation with Puppeteer Cam Garrity! We talked about Muppets,Elmo and so much more!
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I had a great conversation with Katie Molinaro! We talked about Tiktok,television and A lot of other awesome stuff!
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My conversation with Marc from Time Capsule bag!
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I had a great conversation with Marc from Time capsule bag! You may have seen him on Tiktok! Time capsule bag is a great subscription box! We talked about movies television and just about anything from the 90s!
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