Best Pricey Talks Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 163: Hour Three - Better Watch Your Picnic Baskets 36:04

42m ago36:04

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WA reintroduces grizzly bears to the wild.//An independent third party report disputes WSDOT whistleblower's claims over gas price impact from the CCA.//Brock Huard with memories of the late Dori Monson.//A defiant Detroit squatter has no intention of leaving the home he's staying in.

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Episode 163: Hour Two - Grin and Bear It 34:39

42m ago34:39

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News Roundup - Does it annoy you when your friends go heavy on the PDA?//Inductees to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - good, bad or indifferent?//Heather Bosch on the reintroduction of grizzly bears to WA.//Declining birth rates - a cause for concern?

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Episode 163: Hour One - Lawn & Loan 35:21

43m ago35:21

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Three Amigos - Chris Sullivan, Nate Connors and Jake Skorheim discuss lawn work and student loans.//Brock Huard with memories of the late Dori Monson.//Renton decides this year's 4th of July won't include fireworks.

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Episode 162: Hour Three - It's a Home Run 34:34

10h ago34:34

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LSU baseball fan gets hit by home run & Chris Christie vs Donald Trump.//Chris Sullivan on the opening of the Bellevue to Redmond light rail segment.//Names floated to replace President Biden should he not be the Democratic presidential candidate.

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Episode 162: Hour Two - Left On Read 36:33

12h ago36:33

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News Roundup - two of the best places to live in the USA are in the Pacific Northwest, being left on "read" with text messages, and a new app that could save you money on food.//The Council - Jack Stine & Spike O'Neill discuss student loan forgiveness programs.//Pro-Palestinian campus protests capture national attention.…

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Episode 162: Hour One - Bellevue Light Rail 36:02

12h ago36:02

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Jake encountered a "close talker" today.//Light rail opens between Bellevue and Redmond.//Chris Sullivan on the opening of the Bellevue to Redmond light rail segment.//Chris Christie has some comments for Donald Trump.

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Episode 161: Hour Three - Flame Throwing Robodogs 35:10

1d ago35:10

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Gov. Inslee remains resolute in his commitment to electrifying state ferries.//TikTok legislation advances to force the social media app to sell.//Joe Wallace and Nate Connors on Kanye West's latest rumored enterprise.//Today in robotics - a flamethrower dog!

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Episode 161: Hour Two - What a Wonderful World 35:37

1d ago35:37

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News Roundup - decreased enrollment in Seattle schools, what still gives us a sense of wonder, distracted driving and a NY dining establishment takes the cashier role virtual.//Aaron Granillo on how the Mariners are performing this season.//The Daily Show reaction to President Biden's recent comments about his uncle.…

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Episode 161: Hour One - Ye or Nay? 33:49

1d ago33:49

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Gov. Inslee remains resolute in his commitment to electrifying state ferries.//TikTok legislation advances to force the social media app to sell.//The Counsel: Joe Wallace and Nate Connors on Kanye West's latest rumored enterprise.

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294: Mikkel Unfiltered: A Spicy Take On The Expat World 59:16

2d ago59:16

59:16

Have you ever wished I would loosen up a little and tell you what I really think? I say this somewhat in jest, of course - long-time listeners know I am not really one to hold back and always strive to deliver my perspective in the most straightforward way possible. But I think you’ll find in this episode that I let loose a bit more than normal as …

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Episode 160: Hour Three - Pricey Public Projects 35:21

3d ago35:21

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Washington is one of the states with the most distracted drivers, SF invests in public restrooms, and Alec Baldwin stands up to protestors.//Micki Gamez on distracted driving.//A British man with a rather large issue.

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Episode 160: Hour Two - Turn The Page 41:30

3d ago41:30

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News Roundup - what drives famous musicians to keep touring, group home ownership, and an Oklahoma man that bought an octopus as a pet.//Jason Rantz on college protesters and student loan forgiveness.//Bay area public restrooms have a pretty high price tag.

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Episode 160: Hour One - Distracted Driving 35:23

3d ago35:23

35:23

WA ranks as the most distracted driving state.//SF invests in some pricey public restrooms.// Micki Gamez talks distracted driving.//Protesters pressure Alec Baldwin to support their cause.

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Episode 159: Hour Two - Presidential Competency 35:28

4d ago35:28

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Jake explored the recent presidential campaign and is intrigued at the fact that simple things like lack of stuttering is something people look for in the presidential campaign.

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Episode 159: Hour Two - News Roundup 36:11

4d ago36:11

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The News Roundup. Thoughts and recent updates on the student loan relief.

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Episode 159: Hour One - Homing the Needy 35:03

4d ago35:03

35:03

Jake recaps the airport protest and what took place before the most recent protest at the airport. Jason Rantz joins the show and speaks on how he brought in a soul down on their luck into his home.

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The pain of inflation: Costly groceries, housing problems, pricey fuel, loss of opportunities, etc. 16:02

5d ago16:02

16:02

S.9 E.37 With the Biden administration in charge, our economy has been heading in the wrong direction. Inflation is hurting American consumers. Inflation is adversely affecting each and every aspect of our lives. In this episode, I discuss the impact of inflation on groceries, housing market, fuel, and the job market. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nation…

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Is Kansas City the new "sanctuary city"? Why are Democrats so obsessed about helping migrants? 58:20

6d ago58:20

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S.9 E.36 Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City is inviting migrants to the city. Is he trying to make Kansas City the new "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants? Also, why are Democrats so obsessed about helping migrants? In this episode, I discuss these issues. ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professi…

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Are Democrats losing their grip on Chicago? 19:23

6d ago19:23

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S.9 E.35 Chicago is a "blue" city, meaning, Democrats are in political power in the city. In fact, Illinois is a "blue" state, where Democrats have overwhelming power in the political arena. However, given the ongoing crises in Chicago, the question we must ask is: Are Democrats losing their grip on Chicago? In this episode, I discuss the matter. A…

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Best Of: Hour Three - Tic-Tac Etiquitte 31:49

7d ago31:49

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Boundaries in the workplace & the proper way to share Tic-Tacs. Also - what time is the most stressful time of day?//A photographer had an inappropriate question for actress Hannah Waddington.//Jake is not enthralled by Coachella.

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Best Of: Hour Two - Why Do We Care About Royalty? 37:00

7d ago37:00

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Jake and Spike chat about bikini barista standards in Everett and progress to help those unhoused in Burien.//UW running back accused of sexual assault.//Jake & Spike talk to Nate Connors about people's fascination with British royalty.

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Best Of: Hour One - Only in America 36:08

7d ago36:08

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Ticket buyers to a recent Laufey performance in Seattle being ripped off.//Jake and Shari discuss vasectomies.//The first AI "beauty pageant" and phrases only Americans use.

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Best Of: Hour Three - The Elliott Smith Fan Club 33:34

8d ago33:34

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USC valedictorian not allowed to give a speech because of social media posts regarding the Israel - Palestine conflict./An NPR business editor exits after a critical take on the network's editorial perspective.//The sons of two Beatles release their own duet.//Courtney Love, rarely one to court controversy, takes on Taylor Swift.…

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Best Of: Hour Two - Rainer Beer and Awkward Parties 32:53

8d ago32:53

32:53

Rainer Beer and a royal jam.//How to get out of awkward conversations at parties.//Jake and Shari open the mailbag.

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Best Of: Hour One - The Whistling Contest 30:25

8d ago30:25

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Jake and Spike talk about protestors and teacher speech.//Jake reminisces on his famous whistling contest with the late Dori Monson.//Heather Bosch talks the woes of Boeing and its whistleblowers.

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Best Of: Hour Three - Those Golden Years 36:26

10d ago36:26

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A Shoreline robbery where police didn't pursue the suspects.//An interview with the Shoreline store owner whose business was robbed.//The "Golden Bachelor" is once again a bachelor.

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Best Of: Hour Two - Careful With That Scalpel 37:02

9d ago37:02

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News Roundup - Trying varied things to find your niche in school, environmental science degrees, an unusual real estate bargain in Downtown Seattle.//Charlie Harger talks Jake through his anxiety about getting a vasectomy.//An MSNBC panel finds voters aren't thrilled with Biden or Trump.

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Best Of: Hour One - Cicadas Gone Wild 35:23

9d ago35:23

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Zombie nympho cicadas descend!//Pittsburgh reduces 911 service in late hours.//Lousiana moves to make vouchers for schools a possibility.

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293: What’s It Like To Work With Mikkel? 34:30

9d ago34:30

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What’s it really like to work with me? That’s exactly what my colleague Marc Clair asked several of my clients and partners last month during my 41st birthday bash in Panama. This came at the tail end of our Panama Expat Exploration & Investment Tour, where I spent the week helping clients craft their own Plan B, whether it be residencies, citizens…

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Episode 158: Hour Three - Confusing American Sayings 35:56

10d ago35:56

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Protestors block the road to Sea-Tac and a British dentist has tips for when to brush.//The sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney release a new song.//American sayings that don't make sense outside of the US.

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Episode 158: Hour Two - The Kids Are Alright 35:54

10d ago35:54

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News Roundup - Florida's social media law, Generation Alpha, and In-n-Out Burger announces their opening date here in Washington.//John Curley talks parenting and psychology.//Instagram makes changes to protect minors from harmful content.

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Episode 158: Hour One - Lennon & McCartney 35:31

10d ago35:31

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Protestors block the road to Sea-Tac yesterday resulting in 46 arrests.//The sons of John Lennon and Paul McCartney release a new song.//Jon Stewart comments on Trump falling asleep at his own trial.//Meghan Markle introduces her new jam.

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Episode 157: Hour Three - Seattle's Libraries 31:48

11d ago31:48

31:48

Jake's weekend of honey-dos.//The state of Seattle's public libraries.//Jason Rantz talks about his MyNorthwest article about Seattle libraries.

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Episode 157: Hour Two - Fine Forgiveness & Parenting Problems 37:29

11d ago37:29

37:29

News Roundup - Library fine forgiveness for cat owners, unusual bachelor party locations, pet stories and being one with nature the John Curley way.//Jake hosts a roundtable on parenting with his friends Paul and Nate.//Someone thinks they may have found Amelia Earhart's missing aircraft.

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Episode 157: Hour One - The State of Seattle Libraries 35:40

11d ago35:40

35:40

Rolling library closures in Seattle and OJ Simpson's Bronco skyrockets in value.//Jason Rantz on the state of Seattle libraries.//The moon is shrinking! And the story behind "Man on the Moon" by REM and the connection it has to Seattle.

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Episode 114: 2024 Real Deal NBA Awards 1:12:48

11d ago1:12:48

1:12:48

On this episode Damian previews Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia then gets into his NBA Awards. He gives out his awards MVP, Defensive Player of the year and so much more. After that he previews the play-in and first round of the playoffs. I do not own any of the rights to the music on this episode.

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Episode 156: Hour Three - Ozempic, OJ and Golden Bachelors 35:44

14d ago35:44

35:44

Ozempic and other "diet drugs."//OJ Simpson passes at 76.// Mike Lefko talks next season's Seahawks QB and the career of OJ Simpson./The "Golden Bachelor" divorce.

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Episode 156: Hour Two - Funflation 36:29

14d ago36:29

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News Roundup - Florida's youth social media law, Generation Alpha, In n Out Burger's got a date for opening its first WA location.//Heather Bosch on "Funflation."//Major networks press Biden and Trump to debate.

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Episode 156: Hour One - Art vs. Artist & the Golden Bachelor 36:30

14d ago36:30

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Three Amigos - James Lynch and Nate Connors join Jake to talk about separating art from artist misconduct, and the "Golden Bachelor" divorce.//Mike Lefko talks next season's Seahawks QB and the career of OJ Simpson.//Louisiana legislators might allow taxpayer funds to go to vouchers usable at private schools.…

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Episode 155: Hour Three - Brick Burglers Busted 36:16

15d ago36:16

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The passing of OJ Simpson and media reaction to his trial and the verdict.//Charlie Harger counsels Jake on his likely vasectomy.//A theft ring busted for stealing valuable LEGO.

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Episode 155: Hour Two - Stay Home and Read Something 36:58

15d ago36:58

36:58

News Roundup - Staycations, missing Seattle's grunge vibe, and Dolly Parton does a good deed for the families of Washington prisoners.//Aaron Granillo on the gambling scandal connected with Shohai Ohtani.//Protections by government and social media companies to protect young people online.

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Episode 155: Hour One - Below The Belt 35:20

15d ago35:20

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Top Stories - Seattle driver runs over tents on downtown sidewalk, and OJ Simpson passes at 76.//Charlie Harger counsels Jake on his likely vasectomy.//Pro golfer Scotty Scheffler discusses what defines him - and it's not golf.

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Episode 154: Hour Three - Talkin' Bout My Generation 36:14

16d ago36:14

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A Shoreline Shell robbery where police don't pursue the suspects and major networks press the Biden and Trump teams to debate.//Jake talks with the owner of the Shoreline Shell station that was robbed.//Scrabble offers an option intended to attract Gen Z gamers.

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Episode 154: Hour Two - Take Some Time For Yourself 35:03

16d ago35:03

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News Roundup - taking "me" time, the best doughnuts in Seattle and can AI therapy be beneficial?//The game Scrabble gets an update to attract Gen Z players.//MSNBC panel comments on their dislike of both major presidential candidates.

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Episode 154: Hour One - Name Our New Apple 33:53

16d ago33:53

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A robbery at a Shoreline Shell station, and you can name Washington's new apple!//Jake talks to the owner of the Shoreline Shell station that was robbed.//Major networks press the Biden and Trump campaigns to commit to a televised debate.

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292: From IRA To International: Investing In Foreign Real Estate With SDIRAs 57:24

16d ago57:24

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Are you an American with an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) loaded with mutual funds, investing in the incredibly shaky foundation of the U.S. stock market? Today’s episode is just for you. This week, I am going to share a recent webinar I held where I invited our new partner, Matt Calhoun from Equity Trust, to discuss how to take control of yo…

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Episode 153: Hour Three - I Hear Some Bad Moon Science 36:41

17d ago36:41

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A church has their ad cancelled by the Seattle Times.//The media frenzy over Monday's eclipse.//President Biden's new plan to tackle the student debt crisis.//Representative Shiela Jackson-Lee's take on what the moon is made of.

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Episode 153: Hour Two - The High Cost of Living 35:12

17d ago35:12

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Jake responds to a listener about the high cost of living.//News Roundup - Tax season scams and people who were bullies tend to end up successful later in life. Should First Spouses get a paycheck?//The Rock comments on the 2024 election.

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Episode 153: Hour One - The Moon Is Made Of... 35:49

17d ago35:49

35:49

Top Stories - Robbery at a Shoreline gas station and a church's ad buy cancelled at the Seattle Times.//Representative Sheila Jackson Lee speaks to young people about the eclipse, but might not have the best grasp of science.//A TikTok user is upset he can't afford to live on his own.

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Episode 152: Hour Three - Zombie Cicadas and Ozempic 36:31

18d ago36:31

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Nymphomaniac zombie cicadas are on the rampage this spring and Bill Maher won't set aside his smoking rights for any guest.//A ship in the state of New York loses power but averts tragedy.//Donald Trump may put the Ozempic craze to rest.

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