Best Ronnie Philips Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 153 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Kevin Gregg 59:32

4d ago59:32

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If you are a lawyer who practices in the area of immigration law, then you undoubtedly know the name of attorney Kevin A. Gregg. Kevin is a partner with the law firm of Kurzban, Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt and he practices immigration law nationwide. Additionally, he is the host of the Immigration Review Podcast which is a “must listen” if you practice…

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Episode 152 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Mark Zuckerberg 57:23

23d ago57:23

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There are two Mark Zuckerberg’s in the country and this podcast features the one who is a bankruptcy lawyer practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can imagine how often the name confusion comes up for Mark over the last several years! Mark is the de facto “Dean” of the American Consumer Bankruptcy College (ACBC), which is how I got to know him. M…

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Ronnie and Friends with Scott Lawrence 37:56

24d ago37:56

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I have known Scott Lawrence since 1996. I can pretty much guess the exact date since he and his family moved into the same neighborhood at the same time that my family did and we all became immediate fast friends. In fact, our builder told us that Scott, Mary Carol, Jackson and Mary Kathryn were moving in at about the same time as us and predicted …

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Episode 151 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Sam Givhan 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Attorney Sam Givhan is very well known in Huntsville and, really, throughout the state of Alabama. A highly respected attorney, Sam is currently a law partner at Lanier Ford which is based in Huntsville. By the way, you can listen to my podcasts with other Lanier Ford partners Andy Sieja, Laura Harper, and former law partner and now full time autho…

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Episode 150 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Philip “Flip” May 52:28

2M ago52:28

52:28

This 150th episode of the Next Lawyer Up podcast is quite personal to me. As I readily tell people, I was an 18-year-old first generation (and somewhat aimless!) college student who ventured from Chicago to the University of Arizona. There, very quickly, I fell in with Sigma Chi fraternity and pledged immediately. Philip "Flip" May was our pledge c…

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Ronnie and Friends with Greg Gunter 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Colonel (R) Greg Gunter is a 30-year Army veteran and we were both commissioned as U.S. Army Second Lieutenants on the same day in May 1984 from the University of Arizona. My Sigma Chi fraternity brothers liked Greg so much that we offered him a bid late in his college career. Greg went through pledgeship in the spring of his junior year so that we…

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Episode 149 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Luke Homen 58:33

2M ago58:33

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Luke Homen is a bankruptcy attorney and Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee who practices throughout the state of Oklahoma. He runs the law firm of Convenient Bankruptcy. Luke is a colleague of mine with the American Consumer Bankruptcy College. As you’ll hear, originally from California, Luke made his way to Cleveland, Ohio and, finally, he ended up in O…

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Episode 148 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring William Messervy 55:00

2M ago55:00

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William Messervy is a highly respected personal injury attorney with the Huntsville firm of Timberlake, League and Brooks. You can also listen to previous podcast episodes with Michael Timberlake here and Will League here. In addition, this law firm sponsors the popular LawCall show on WAAY/ABC 31 on Sunday nights at 10:30pm. As you’ll hear, Willia…

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Episode 147 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Michael Harrison 49:02

3M ago49:02

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Michael Harrison is one of the preeminent creditor’s attorneys in the state of Alabama. I know Michael’s skill level from first-hand knowledge, since he initially worked with Bond and Botes here in Huntsville many years ago, right after he graduated from law school. He subsequently moved back to Birmingham and has been with his law firm, Key, Greer…

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Episode 146 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Andrew Walker 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Attorney Andrew Walker is a colleague of mine in the American Consumer Bankruptcy College. Andrew is an expert in bankruptcy law and he manages Walker and Walker, a law firm based in Minnesota that was started by his father, Curt Walker, decades ago. Born and raised in Minnesota, Andrew made a couple of pit stops along the way to full time law prac…

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Ronnie and Friends with Morgan Stangle 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

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I have known Morgan Stangle for probably 25 years or so. He is a close friend and a great guy! I have always observed that people like being around Morgan. As he mentions on the podcast, he is a “glass half full” kind of guy, and he has an easy-going nature. Morgan is the one person that I know where his work life always interfered with his various…

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Episode 145 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Will Pylant 44:27

4M ago44:27

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Attorney Will Pylant is the owner and founder of Pylant Estate Law located in Huntsville, Alabama. Will is a well-known Huntsville native who attended Huntsville City Schools. He then went on to excel at the University of Alabama and Cumberland School of Law. Will subsequently returned back to Huntsville to begin his law practice. For long term est…

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Ronnie and Friends with Pete Swicker 1:10:34

4M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

I was very happy to catch up with my Marine Corps’ Officer Candidate School bunk mate on this episode of the podcast. Pete is a great guy and he, along with Brian Sullivan, helped me get through OCS. The three of us remain close friends to this day. After receiving his Marine Corps’ commission, Pete served as a Marine Corps officer for many years b…

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Ronnie and Friends with Paul DiGioia 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Paul “Hypo” DiGioia is the kind of guy whom everyone considers a great friend. He has an engaging and up-tempo personality that immediately attracts a crowd. I have been fortunate enough to know Hypo since about the 6th grade. I couldn’t have been happier to see him show up for this podcast wearing “The Loop” t-shirt. WLUP was important to a lot of…

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Ronnie and Friends with Brian Sullivan 45:22

4M ago45:22

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Brian and I met under very unique and stressful circumstances when we were 20 years old at the US Marine Corps’ Officer Candidate School in Quantico, Virginia. This article in the Washington Post made me question my decision to attend OCS. I then ended up watching this movie, Baby Blue Marine, with Jan Michael Vincent, the night before leaving for …

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Episode 144 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Eron Epstein 56:38

5M ago56:38

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I have known attorney Eron Epstein as a colleague with the American Consumer Bankruptcy College for the past couple of years. Eron, as you’ll hear, has an easygoing and affable personality that makes him very relatable to his clients. On top of that, Eron has been practicing consumer bankruptcy law for many years in Chattanooga, Tennessee. That are…

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Ronnie and Friends with Sparks Ford 56:54

5M ago56:54

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Sparks Ford is a great guy with a great wife and kids! This is exactly who you want at a party and he holds a room naturally. He has been in sales for his entire career and that is exactly where he needs to be! I have been fortunate enough to have known Sparks for twenty years or so and I am always happy to see him and talk to him. I hope you enjoy…

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Episode 143 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Todd Farmer 44:34

5M ago44:34

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I have known attorney Todd Farmer as a colleague with the American Consumer Bankruptcy College for the past couple of years. Todd, along with his law partner, Sam Wright, are the co-founders of Farmer and Wright. They have offices throughout Kentucky, hence the phrase “the Kentucky boys!” Both Todd and Sam strike me as very bright, personable, driv…

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Ronnie and Friends with Jim Kaplan 41:54

6M ago41:54

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I always say that I don't know anyone in Huntsville that doesn't know Jim Kaplan and his family. I've known Jim for probably 20 years and he is one of the most extroverted and warm individuals I have ever run across! He and his wife Jennifer have raised a great family and I am fortunate to have them in my world. I hope you enjoy this inaugural podc…

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BROOKE BOLDIZS: My Side of the Truth (EP 48) 2:06:03

6M ago2:06:03

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In this electrifying episode of The Papa Ron Podcast, Ronnie Philips delves deep into the heart of the drama swirling around the hit TV show, "The McBee Dynasty," with none other than Brooke Boldizs, one of the show's pivotal love interests. Brooke steps into the spotlight to share her side of the story, revealing insights that will leave listeners…

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GALYNA SALTKOVSKA: I'm Ready To Talk! (EP 47) 1:55:50

6M ago1:55:50

1:55:50

Join hosts Ronnie Philips and Jillian Gregg in an electrifying episode as they welcome a very special guest from the hit TV show "The McBee Dynasty" on USA Network and streaming on Peacock - none other than Galyna Saltkovska, CFO of the McBee family businesses. After an intriguing preliminary call with Ronnie, Galyna's eagerness to share her side o…

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R DUB!: Slow Jams & Global Exploration (EP 46) 1:06:48

6M ago1:06:48

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In this special episode of The Papa Ron Podcast, we delve into the mesmerizing world of Slow Jams and global adventures with none other than the legendary R Dub! Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of the man behind Sunday Night Slow Jams®, Ramblin' Randy, or as we lovingly know him, R Dub! R Dub! is not just a radio host; he's a vision…

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Episode 142 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Eric Artrip 48:24

7M ago48:24

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Attorney Eric Artrip is a partner with the law firm of Mastando and Artrip. This firm is highly respected, and you can listen to a podcast I did previously with one of Eric’s law partners, Teri Mastando, here. As you'll hear me say on this podcast, for the past several years, whenever there is notable news of any type in North Alabama that entails …

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PAUL FRASE: Former NFL Player, Author & Mental Health Advocate (EP 45) 1:54:28

7M ago1:54:28

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Welcome to another powerful episode of The Papa Ron Podcast! In Episode 45, we dive deep into the extraordinary life of Paul Frase, a former NFL player with an impressive eleven-season career spanning from 1988 to 1999. Paul shares captivating stories from his time on the football field, playing for iconic teams such as the New York Jets, Jacksonvi…

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Episode 141 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Madison County, Alabama Circuit Court Judge Chris Comer 51:11

7M ago51:11

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The Honorable Chris Comer has been on the bench for about the past decade or so, serving as a Circuit Court Judge in Madison County, Alabama. Judge Comer is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law. After graduating, he served as a judicial clerk for Judge Buddy Little. He then worked for several years as an assistant district attorney…

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STEVEN McBEE - The McBee Dynasty: Unveiled (EP 44) 1:28:47

7M ago1:28:47

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Get ready for a gripping ride as we dive into the heart of the McBee family saga on Episode 44 of The Papa Ron Podcast! Steven McBee, who first joined us on Episode 25, is back alongside Ronnie and Jillian for an unfiltered and hard-hitting interview that peels back the curtain on the much-anticipated McBee family reality show, "The McBee Dynasty."…

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Episode 140 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Robert Geller 45:58

8M ago45:58

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I know attorney Robert Geller as a fellow member of the American Consumer Bankruptcy College. As you’ll hear, Robert is personable, thoughtful, engaging and intelligent. His main office is located in Tampa, Florida and he practices in the areas of consumer bankruptcy, personal injury, family law and immigration. South Floridians are fortunate to ha…

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Episode 139 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Roy Black 1:07:11

8M ago1:07:11

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If there was a NBA Best Players list or a New York Yankees Murderers Row for lawyers, attorney Roy Black would unquestionably be on it. He has been an integral part of American jurisprudence over the last 50 years. His accolades are too numerous to list separately but you can find them here. He even has his own Wikipedia page so that pretty much su…

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KEVIN TIMMONS: Lost My Son To Suicide (EP 40) 1:14:56

8M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

In Episode 40, hosts Ronnie and Jillian have a special guest joining them in the studio. Kevin Timmons, the man behind the renowned Overland Park restaurant, "Nick and Jakes," takes a seat at the mic for a conversation that's both heartwarming and deeply poignant. Ronnie and Jillian's friendship with Kevin goes way back to their days at KBEQ Q104. …

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Episode 138 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Laura Harper 41:23

9M ago41:23

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Attorney Laura Harper is the President of Lanier Ford, a large and well-respected law firm located in Huntsville, Alabama. I have previously done podcasts with Lanier Ford partner, Andy Sieja and former Lanier Ford partner, Bob Bailey. Laura practices in the areas of corporate law and estate planning. Laura left her native Huntsville to attend law …

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JOE JONES: Small Town Shadows (EP 43) 2:37:14

9M ago2:37:14

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Welcome to another riveting episode of The Papa Ron Podcast! In episode 43, Ronnie invites a special guest and old friend, Joe Jones, to the mic. What started as a thank-you for supporting the mission of the podcast by purchasing Gratitude & Empathy coffee from DirtyDuckCoffee.com turned into a deeply moving conversation about life, struggles, and …

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Episode 137 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Brendan Prince 48:20

9M ago48:20

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Brendan Prince is an attorney here in Huntsville, Alabama. He is well-known as a “local product,” first for his athletic achievements (Alabama High School State Wresting Champion and Alabama State Swimming Champion) and, now, for his legal work in government contracting and procurement, in addition to all the work he does for non-profit organizatio…

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MARK ALFORD: A Year in Congress (EP 42) 42:14

9M ago42:14

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In this much-anticipated episode, we're honored to have Representative Mark Alford from Missouri's 4th Congressional District back in the studio. It's been a whirlwind year for Mark since he last joined us as Representative-Elect back in December 2022. Now, having served a full year in the House of Representatives, Mark shares an insider's perspect…

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Episode 136 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Jeff McKinney 39:08

10M ago39:08

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I did not realize that attorney Jeff McKinney was part of the University of North Alabama crew that made their way to law school, including Brad Botes and Stuart Maples, until we talked on this podcast. I am sure there are several others in that group that I am probably missing. Jeff practices with his long-time law partner, Clint Butler, with the …

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Episode 135 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Jonathan Lusk 44:32

10M ago44:32

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This podcast features attorney Jonathan Lusk. Jonathan is a highly respected attorney with offices in both Huntsville and Guntersville, Alabama. As you’ll hear on this episode of the podcast, Jonathan’s firm goes back to 1895 when it was started by his great-grandfather, John Lusk. The law practice was then continued by his grandfather, Marion Lusk…

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Episode 134 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring David Hodge 46:04

11M ago46:04

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As you’ll hear on this episode of the podcast, attorney David Hodge has really benefitted from his humble roots working throughout his childhood into his college years on his father’s farm. Interestingly enough, his farm background has greatly benefited his clients with a number of plaintiff’s cases he has brought just because of what he knows and …

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Episode 133 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring David Holt 44:56

11M ago44:56

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David Holt is a founding partner of Loftin Holt, a law firm he started with Bartley Loftin. You can hear Bartley’s episode of the Next Lawyer Up podcast here. David is a highly respected lawyer who gives back to many organizations in our community. He is past president of the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program and the President-Elect of the H…

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Episode 132 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Elie Honig 58:01

12M ago58:01

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If you watch CNN at all, you have undoubtedly seen attorney Elie Honig, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, especially over the past several months. Elie always comes off very knowledgeable about any legal matter that he is asked about and he has an easy going and affable manner about him that allows him to help explain complicated and nuanced legal situatio…

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Episode 131 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Mark Zaid 59:08

12M ago59:08

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I have known of attorney Mark Zaid by reputation for many years, given my own security clearance practice. I recently ran across Mark’s name again in the July/August 2023 issue of the Washington Lawyer Magazine which gets distributed to all DC bar members. The article was titled “Keeping Up with Pioneers in Evolving Practices” and it discussed Mark…

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#95 ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER 49:20

12M ago49:20

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Welcome back friends, and thanks for downloading this episode of How To Wow with actual Hollywood superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger. Arnie popped into the Virgin Radio studios to tell Chris all about his rules for life from his new book, Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life - it was simply too good not to share! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Episode 130 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Robert Lockwood 44:42

12M ago44:42

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Robert Lockwood is a well-known and highly respected attorney in Alabama. He practiced with a large Huntsville law firm for over 25 years before deciding to go out on his own earlier this year. You can find Robert’s information at his two websites, LockwoodLawyers.com and EmployingAlabama.com As I mentioned to Robert on the podcast, I don't know wh…

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d&k2dcp^zvapRr! 48:20

1y ago48:20

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Joe Milowic is the director of well-being and serves as of counsel for Quinn Emanuel. He has previously been selected as a New York Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property and he was also chosen as a Global Fellow by the Federal Circuit Bar Association in recognition of his commitment to leadership and cooperation in the global legal community. I fir…

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Episode 128 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Laura Terrell 48:07

1y ago48:07

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This podcast features attorney Laura Terrell. Laura has a broad legal background to include attending the University of Virginia Law School, “big law” partnerships, and stints serving at the White House and Department of Justice. Interestingly, she has now turned her focus and work into serving as an executive coach. Oftentimes, lawyers, like all p…

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LIFE'S DISTRACTIONS w/ Ronnie & Jillian (EP 41) 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

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In a unique turn of events, Ronnie and Jillian take center stage as they host Episode 41 of The Papa Ron Podcast without a guest. Join them as they candidly delve into the many challenges they've faced in maintaining their podcast's consistency. Jillian shares her extraordinary tale of living without an oven for three long months. From microwave go…

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Episode 127 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Mac Martinson 32:50

1y ago32:50

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Attorney Mac Martinson is a partner with the Huntsville law firm of Martinson and Beason. I say this a lot on this episode of the podcast and here I go again…Mac and his law firm are highly respected as lawyers and as people who give back to our community. This law firm was founded by Mac’s grandfather back in 1937 and has been in existence ever si…

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JAKE GUTIERREZ: Unveiling The Samurai of Soul (EP 39) 2:22:55

1y ago2:22:55

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In this episode, we embark on a truly transformative journey as we sit down with a remarkable guest, Jake Gutierrez. Jake, an old friend of Ronnie Philips from his radio days, takes us through a rollercoaster of experiences that have shaped his life in profound ways. Jake Guiterrez, known for his stint as the morning show producer for The Border Pa…

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#94 GEORGIA TOFFOLO with JENNY POWELL 42:47

1y ago42:47

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Discussing her book series “Meet Me”, plans for the future and what she enjoys about writing. Discusses time at the festival and dancing all out to McFly. Todays Sponsors: AG1: drinkAG1.com/HOWTOWOW CarFest: https://carfest.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 126 - Next Lawyer Up with Ron Sykstus featuring Patrick Slaughter 1:15:15

1y ago1:15:15

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As I say on the introduction of this podcast, I have never seen the arc of a career like this – from a longtime professional magician to law school to a successful law firm he founded and now a coach for lawyers and an author on how to start and grow a successful law firm. Those are quite a few accomplishments and transition packed into one career!…

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