Best Swer Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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New Podcast Episode: 2023 Year in Review & What’s to Come in 2024 55:06

4M ago55:06

55:06

Congress and appropriations reporter Jenn Shutt joins Laura to wrap up the year: appropriations, international supplemental funding, NDAA and what’s unprecedented, unusual -and usual- about this year. Shutt notes that the House has been “building the rollercoaster as they’re riding it”. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jenn-Shu…

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Speaker Johnson and the CR dilemma 35:36

6M ago35:36

35:36

Matt, Mark, and Josh discuss the Speaker’s election, the CR dilemma, and a few other odds and ends. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Speaker-Johnson-pod.mp3 The post Speaker Johnson and the CR dilemma first appeared on GAI.By Government Affairs Institute

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Ep. 47 Self-awareness, recognizing your patterns and the perfection myth 13:14

6M ago13:14

13:14

the episode I reference about all or nothing mindset can be found here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rPpXecxEQDb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dottiedynamo/message

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“I don’t know what’s going on but I object” 38:19

7M ago38:19

38:19

To quote Steny Hoyer, “I don’t know what’s going on but I object.” Matt and Josh discuss the House of Representatives in October 2023, the GOP speakership vote, Speakers Pro Tempore, and more. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/I-dont-know-whats-going-on-but-i-object.mp3 The post “I don’t know what’s going on but I object” first …

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Speakers and Special Rules with Tony Madonna 54:39

7M ago54:39

54:39

Mark and Josh talk with Professor Tony Madonna about Kevin McCarthy’s unusual speakership, among other things. Tony is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia and author of numerous studies of House and Senate procedure. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tony-madonna-podcast.mp3 The post Speakers…

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Ep. 45 Versions of you that don't make money 11:39

8M ago11:39

11:39

If you believe certain versions of you don't make money, does it become true? Piggybacking on a conversation I had with my old business coach Christina Montalvo this episode we talk about the versions of ourselves we've come to believe don't make money and how that believe can become its own full-filling prophecy as well as how to collect data to p…

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Ep. 44 Building routine with an inconsistent schedule 13:59

8M ago13:59

13:59

Building routine into your life can feel challenging when your schedule is constantly changing or inconsistent....like when you work a spicy job. In this episode we take a look into internal (home) routine vs external routine and how cultivating grounding habits build a sense of structure even when your life is constantly in flux. Grab a notebook a…

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Post-Dobbs Politics in Congress with Michele Swers 1:10:49

9M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Laura and Josh talk with Georgetown Professor Michele Swers about abortion politics after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and a bit of Nancy Pelosi’s speakership. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Swers-interview.mp3 The post Post-Dobbs Politics in Congress with Michele Swers first appeared on GAI.…

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Ep. 43 Business Transitions, Fosta/Sesta & Sunroom [Road Rambles Episode] 10:54

9M ago10:54

10:54

Join the newsletter to get first access to my Sunroom here. Welcome to Road Rambles a new and sporadic addition to Show Me Your Assets where I’ll record an impromptu episode about the thought’s brewing in my head while I drive. Today I dive into what’s going on with my biz after THREE instagram suspensions, the impact of Fosta/Sesta and the podcast…

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New podcast episode: Why Congress with Philip Wallach 1:18:43

11M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

Matt and Josh are joined by special guest Philip Wallach from the American Enterprise Institute to discuss his new book, Why Congress. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CBI-Wallach-edited.mp3 The post New podcast episode: Why Congress with Philip Wallach first appeared on GAI.By Government Affairs Institute

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Ep. 42 Dancing Later in Life + Holistic Wellness for SW'ers with Lucinda of Ess Wellness 39:21

11M ago39:21

39:21

This week I join Lucinda of Ess Wellness as we dive into the many facets of stripping that impact our over all well-being. From financial wellness to emotional labor and being stable enough to be able to take time off if personal/traumatic events impacting your ability to work. We also touch on what it's like getting into the industry later in life…

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Debt Limit with Michael Thorning 1:07:48

11M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Matt and Laura are joined by special guest Michael Thorning from the Bipartisan Policy Center, to discuss the debt limit negotiations, modernization of Congress, and the FY24 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Congress-Two-Beers-In-with-Michael-Thorning.mp3 The post Debt Limit with Michael …

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Ep. 41 A case against starting an LLC 19:20

12M ago19:20

19:20

You read that right, this episode is all about why you probably DON'T need an LLC or why you aren't quite ready to file for one. It seems everywhere in the online small biz/sw'er tax space talks about starting an LLC. But do you really need one? Maybe not. Whether or not you ever file one you should be handling you money like a business and my upco…

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Ep. 40 Upgrade Your Affirmations 8:50

12M ago8:50

8:50

Affirmations are great, they help you change your self talk, which in turn helps you change your feelings. But if you don't fully believe what you're saying your brain will know. There are two tips inside today's episode to help you upgrade your affirmations and get more out of them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Congressman Boyle on the Debt Ceiling 1:00:04

1y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Rep. Brendan Boyle (D, PA) sits down with Laura and Josh to talk about the debt ceiling. We discuss the history of the debt ceiling, different potential reforms, and the state of play in Congress as we approach Treasury’s X date. Congressman Boyle has sponsored legislation on the debt ceiling every Congress since 2017 and continues to play a leader…

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Ep. 39 Tackling the shadow work of your finances as an act of self-love with Money Witch Jessie Susannah 45:50

1y ago45:50

45:50

On today's episode I sit down with Jessie Susannah Karnatz aka Money Witch. Jessie Susannah is the founder and head witch at Money Coven, an online web of magical beings who are healing their relationship with money, showing up for their financial self care, and becoming powerful stewards to their resources. We dive into topics such as: *sex work a…

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A Conversation with Congressman David Price 1:05:31

1y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Laura is joined by special guest Congressman David Price to reflect on his long career in Congress: what got him into politics, his perspective as a scholar of political science, his focus on his district, time on the appropriations committee, and thoughts on party leadership over time. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/David-Pr…

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Congress, Two Beers In | Rules, Budgets, Funding, and Stuff 49:24

1y ago49:24

49:24

Mark, Matt, and Josh discuss special rules, leaders’ power, budgets, funding, McCarthy, the debt ceiling, and whatever else popped into Mark’s head. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/March-2023-podcast.mp3 The post Congress, Two Beers In | Rules, Budgets, Funding, and Stuff first appeared on GAI.…

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Ep. 38 Van Life, Spending Habits & Capitalism 23:05

1y ago23:05

23:05

Curious about my life on the road? This episode is everything I've started noticing and learning about my own spending habits and money values after living on the road for a year and a half. I dive into: *Money impulse vs needs *Money values *realities of van life *perks of a lower cost of living Curious about creating your values ladder after list…

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Ep. 37 Self Care, Sales Skills & Extras in the club with Alexa The House Mom 42:41

1y ago42:41

42:41

In this episode, I sit down with Alexa The House Mom an OG Skripper who specializes in helping strippers up their sales skills, mindset, and confidence in the club. Some of the things we dive into: * longevity in the industry * having an exit strategy / managing your money * dating and self-confidence as a dancer * fssw and extras in the club You c…

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Ep. 36 Motivation and the game of averages 19:14

1y ago19:14

19:14

Struggling to feel motivated? Do you start off on new habits or routines motivated AF but by day 6 you seem to have lost it all? In this episode we dive into why the idea that you should always feel motivated is toxic and what to focus on instead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dottiedynamo/message…

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How are the parties changing? 51:33

1y ago51:33

51:33

Senior Fellow Josh Huder sits down with political parties scholar Dave Hopkins to discuss what has changed and not changed in the Republican and Democratic parties. Dave is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston College and author of multiple books, including Asymmetric Politics (coauthored with Matt Grossman) and Red Fighting Blue. …

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Congressional Oversight and the 118th Congress with Josh Chafetz 52:55

1+ y ago52:55

52:55

Laura and Matt are joined by Georgetown Law Professor Josh Chafetz to discuss congressional oversight, the importance of the type of oversight some people decry as mere “theater,” and upcoming high-profile oversight issues in the118th Congress. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dave-Hopkins-2-3-23.mp3 The post Congressional Over…

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Ep. 35 Common Money Myths & Simple Ways to Course Correct Your Finances with My Seester, Jessie Allison 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

44:18

In this episode, I sit down with my older sister Jessie Allison and dive into misconceptions so many of us have about money, why we (especially women) need to talk about money more, and simple ways to get started on your path to a wealthier financial future. Check out Mr. Money Mustache: Mr. Money Mustache Learn More about FIRE --- Send in a voice …

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Ep. 34 Give your money a fresh start in 2023 21:04

1+ y ago21:04

21:04

Do you know where you need and want your money to go this year? January is a great time to make a clear plan for bills, savings, debts, and all things you truly enjoy spending on like brunch, vacations, and getting your nails done. Listen along and build your 2023 spending plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d…

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New GAI Podcast Episode: 118th Congress Begins 55:18

1+ y ago55:18

55:18

Mark, Matt, and Josh discuss the start of the 118th Congress in the Senate and the House. Emphasis on the House Speaker’s race and the implications on for the year! https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pod-1-9-23-mixed.mp3 The post New GAI Podcast Episode: 118th Congress Begins first appeared on GAI.…

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New Podcast Episode: 117th Congress Review and 118th Predictions 53:08

1+ y ago53:08

53:08

The Congress: Two Beers In crew ditch beer for bourbon as they discuss what happened in the 117th Congress. They also opine on the new Republican majority in the House, whether a Speaker will be elected on January 3, and the effects of an expanded Democratic majority in the Senate. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Pod-mixed-12-…

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New Congress, Two Beers In Podcast with Professor Matt Green 52:47

1+ y ago52:47

52:47

Gingrich Transforms the Party and Congress Professor Matt Green joins Laura and Josh to talk about his new book (with Jeff Crouch): Newt Gingrich: The Rise and Fall of a Party Entrepreneur. Gingrich is contextualized in the ways he did -and didn’t- act as a congressional change agent. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Matt-Green…

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Ep. 33 Tips for making tax time easier 22:35

1+ y ago22:35

22:35

8 Financial Power Hour calls will be opening up to the Mind Your Money email list in October. Not on the list? Sign up here. Tax time can be a stressful and anxiety-inducing time but it doesn't have to me. In this episode, I'll go over 6 tips that will help make prepping for your taxes less of a dumpster fire. I know you're thinking "Taxes? But it'…

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Ep. 32 A Year As Travel Dancer 35:34

1+ y ago35:34

35:34

As I hit the one-year mark of being a full-time nomad I decided an episode dedicated to what my experience as a traveling dancer has been like was fitting. From what I've noticed about myself and my habits at each new club, to the most common things I observe in every club I dance at, as well as tips and insights if travel dancing is something you'…

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Ep. 31 Natural vs Plastic Surgery does it matter? 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

27:18

It's the age-old debate in the SW industry do you need plastic surgery to be successful? Will it open more doors, catapult your career make you more money? But the deeper question to ask is why? Why do you feel you need it, and if you've had plastic surgery why did you get it? If men like all types of bodies why do some clubs still gate-keep based …

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Ep. 30 The Power of Compound Interest 19:49

1+ y ago19:49

19:49

What is compound interest and why is it so important to not only understand in terms of growing your wealth but in gains in the gym. In this episode I'll break down: What compound interest is How it can work for you and against you in terms of money Why it matters in your approach to fitness and how strength compounds over time What to look for whe…

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The January 6th Committee and Lots of Other Stuff 1:00:14

2y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Josh and Matt are joined by political scientist and Bloomberg Opinion writer Jonathan Bernstein. We talk about the January 6th investigation, the committee’s presentations, American democracy, Watergate, House leadership, and several other topics that didn’t make it into this description. https://gai.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Episod…

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Ep. 29 Making lots of money doesn't equal being good with money 17:47

2y ago17:47

17:47

Have you ever caught yourself feeling jealous of another dancer selling lots of rooms or booking higher paying gigs and immediately assumed they must have so much money.. In today's episode, we'll talk about the importance of Minding Your Own money and dispelling the myth that making lots of money equals being rich. Because it's not how much money …

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