Welcome to the Blue Collar Business podcast, where we dive deep into the world of hands-on entrepreneurship and the gritty side of making things happen. Join us for actionable tips on scaling your blue-collar business, managing teams, and staying ahead in an ever-evolving market. We'll also discuss the latest industry trends and innovations that could impact your bottom line. If you're passionate about the blue-collar world and eager to learn from those who've thrived in it, this podcast is ...
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Bill Kenower, Editor-in-Chief of Author magazine, talks to writers of all genres about the books we write and the lives we lead, and how these two are one in the same.
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Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel Gaiden
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Amigos Retro Gaming is a conversational, congenial series of podcasts about the computers and consoles of your youth. Includes Amigos: Everything Amiga, ARG Presents, Sprite Castle, and Pixel Gaiden! Amigos: Everything Amiga - https://www.everythingamiga.com/ ARG Presents - http://anchor.fm/arg-presents Sprite Castle - http://podcast.robohara.com/sprite-castle/ Pixel Gaiden - https://pixelgaiden.podbean.com/
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Hosted by Mark Zweig and Eric Howerton. Our Mission is to inspire, empower, and equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and insights they need to succeed in their ventures. Through engaging conversations with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, we aim to provide valuable strategies, actionable advice, and real-world experiences that will enable our listeners to navigate the challenges, seize the opportunities, and build thriving businesses.
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Get ready for a laugh-packed Quick Talk from Episode 44 with Sy Kirby! We've condensed all the best bits from our chat with construction guru Sy Kirby into a Quick Talk edition that's pure gold. Hear how childhood memories in Toronto shaped his multi-million dollar earthwork company, Sy-Con, and discover his unique (and hilarious!) approach to buil…
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Ep. 10 - Construction Profits Exposed: Secrets From a Pro
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Unlock the secrets of running a profitable construction business with the latest episode of the Blue Collar Business Podcast, where industry insights meet practical application. Our guest, Heath from Sy-Con Excavation and Utilities, shines a light on the transformative power of organized equipment management and data-driven decision-making. His pre…
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I HUNGER, COWARD! It's the CoCo EXCLUSIVE Sinistaar on COCO SHOW 55! TOTALLY original IP!
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I LIVE! It's SINISTAAR on the Tandy TRS-80 COCO SHOW 55! Join Amigo Aaron as we run like cowards from this Color Computer 3 512k exclusive! Hear the hidden secrets behind this game, and learn who truly is the voice of SINISTAAR! Disclaimer: SINISTAAR is not affiliated in any way with Cinnabon!🏆 Please check out our Patreon to support The Coco Show …
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Adam Plantinga’s first book, 400 Things Cops Know, was nominated for an Agatha Award and won the 2015 Silver Falchion award for best nonfiction crime reference. It was hailed as “truly excellent” by author Lee Child and deemed “the new Bible for crime writers” by The Wall Street Journal. His second book, also nonfiction, is Police Craft. Plantinga …
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Flim-sy: Flimbo's Quest | Amigos: Everything Amiga 477
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Flimbo's Quest puts a heavy coat of 16 bit lipstick on an 8 bit platformer.🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast📌 Chapters:0:00 Ridiculous Banter3:50 Flimbo's Quest Review32:25 Amiga vs C64 Port Comparison39:04 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!39:51 Amiga NewsSubscribe to the podcas…
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Pixel Gaiden - Episode 141 - The Big UFO 50 Show!
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We're back for Episode 141! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + UFO 50 Special! 5:22 - Quick Questions 17:52 - Patreon 33:24 - Game Show - UFO 50 1:06:54 - Catching Up 1:39:14 - 6 Good UFO 50 Games Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! Thanks for listening! You can always reach …
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Discover the truth about entrepreneurship myths and learn how to navigate the business world with ease. Ever wondered how some people manage to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed? Join us as we start with a touch of humor and dive into the intriguing personal stories, like how one of us hilariously learned about the COVID-19 pandemic during …
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Ep. 9 - Equipment Leasing and Ownership Insights
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Unlock the secrets to navigating the equipment industry with the wisdom of Tim Hooper, our seasoned branch manager guest, who shares his invaluable insights from years at Stribling Equipment and Power Equipment. Discover how to negotiate deals that favor your business and why building strong dealership relationships often trumps brand loyalty. Thro…
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Conversations From The Darkside - Halloween Horrors! Join Flack & Amigo Aaron LIVE! FINAL EP of 24!
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Conversations From The Darkside is on the air! - Tonight's Topic - Halloween Horrors! Join Rob "Flack" O'hara, John "Boatofcar" Shawler, and Amigo Aaron as we talk about ghosts, cemeteries, creepers, and haunters! Enjoy 2 hours of lighthearted conversation...and if lock those doors! 🏆 Get cool perks and rad swag when you support our wacky, weekly A…
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Frank N Stein VERSUS Dr. Acula! It's a Halloween ZX Spectrum MONSTER MASH on Our Sinclair 113!
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It's Our Sinclair 113! This time out, join Amigo Aaron for some Halloween fun on the 48K and 128K Speccy. From our good friends at Midnight Brew Games, I'll be examining the new box set release of Colin Stewart monster classics, Frank N Stein and Dr. Acula! It's spooky puzzle platform fun on a GRAND scale, and retooled with bug fixes and in-game tu…
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Cosmic Backhoe: Katakis - Amigos: Everything Amiga 476
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In 1988 you couldn't find a better R-Type clone on Amiga!🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast📌 Chapters:0:00 Ridiculous Banter9:15 Katakis Review37:10 Amiga vs. C64 Port Comparison44:30 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore Computer needs!44:38 Amiga NewsSubscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.…
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Author2Author with Kirby Larson and Quinn Wyatt
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KIRBY LARSON is the acclaimed author of many books for young people, including the 2007 Newbery Honor Book Hattie Big Sky; Dash, winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction; Duke; Liberty; Code Word Courage; Audacity Jones to the Rescue, and Audacity Jones Steals the Show, and the new Shermy and Shake chapter book series, to name a few.…
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Ep. 60 - Embracing Aging and Wisdom: Transforming Business Growth Strategies
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Ever wondered how aging changes not just our bodies but our business perspectives too? Join us for an enlightening conversation as we explore how the fiery intensity of youth transforms into the wisdom of experience, reshaping our approach to work and life. We debunk the myths surrounding early retirement and underscore the vitality of staying enga…
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Ep. 8 - How to Rent Construction Equipment
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Discover how to redefine your approach to equipment rental as we sit down with Daniel Long, the general manager at EquipmentShare in Springdale, Arkansas. Daniel has been a key figure in my journey, offering insights that have reshaped how I view the rental equipment space in blue-collar businesses. From enhancing equipment efficiency to navigating…
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Games You Can Beat on ONE CREDIT - Moon Patrol and Mat Mania - ARG Presents 303
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This week on ARG Presents, join Amigo Aaron and THE BRENT as they have a look at Games THEY Can "Beat" on ONE CREDIT! In a world DEDICATED to parting a player and his cash, there are very very few arcade machines that one can truly defeat, but the boys pick a few machines they can take to school and share them with the world! 00:00 - 02:57 Intro02:…
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Conversations From The Darkside - Potions, Poisons, & Brews! Join Flack, Boat, & Amigo Aaron - Episode 13
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Conversations From The Darkside is on the air! - Tonight's Topic - Potions, Poisons, Elixirs & Brews! Join Rob "Flack" O'hara and Amigo Aaron and special guest John "Boatofcar" Shawler as we talk about strange brews and elixir's as they relate to the macabre, the sinister, and the unexpected. Enjoy 2 hours of lighthearted conversation...and if lock…
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Captain complicated: Carrier Command | Amigos: Everything Amiga 475
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Carrier Command is an in-depth multivehicular romp that filled one disk jam packed with simulation sausage! 🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:13 Carrier Command Review 40:57 Amiga vs. DOS Comparison 42:29 Amiga vs. C64 Comparison 50:52 RetroRewind.ca for all yo…
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Cherry Lou Sy is a writer and playwright originally from the Philippines and currently based in Brooklyn, NY. She received her BA at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at NYU and her MFA in playwriting from Brooklyn College, where she has been an adjunct lecturer in the English and American Studies departments. Cherry is also a teacher wit…
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Ep. 59 - Building a Restaurant Empire: Tom Gordon's Journey with Slim Chickens
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Tom Gordon, the visionary founder and CEO of Slim Chickens, as he reveals the secrets behind transforming a single restaurant into a booming empire of nearly 290 locations. Discover how Tom's commitment to quality and variety has allowed Slim Chickens to stand out in the bustling fast-food industry. You'l…
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Ep. 7 - Innovative Tools for Modern Construction Estimation
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Unlock the secrets of accurate construction estimating with Ben Brunni, owner of Paydirt Earthworks Support Systems, as he lends his expertise on the Blue Collar Business Podcast. Discover how his unique approach to estimating can transform your projects, especially if you're a small to mid-sized contractor without a full-time estimator. Ben walks …
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Pixel Gaiden - Episode 140 - The Spooky Platformer Episode! - Monster Party (NES) vs Ghost House (SMS)
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We're back for Episode 140! In this episode Cody and Eric catch up on the news + Battle Of The Systems Monster Party (NES) vs Ghost House (SMS) 12:10 - Quick Questions 31:27 - Patreon Song 51:34 - Eric's Take - RG407V Review 1:04:00 - News 2:01:02 - Battle Of The Systems Monster Party (NES) vs Ghost House (SMS) News notes at pixelgaiden.com Please …
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Conversations From The Darkside - The Darkside of Crime! Join Flack & Amigo Aaron - Episode 12
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Conversations From The Darkside is back! - Tonight's Topic - The Darkside of Crime! Join Rob "Flack" O'hara and Amigo Aaron as we talk classic crime as it relates to the macabre. The sinister, and the unexpected. Enjoy 2 hours of lighthearted conversation...and if lock those doors! 🏆 Get cool perks and rad swag when you support our wacky, weekly Am…
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Feytime is over: Elfmania | Amigos: Everything Amiga 474
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Elfmania is running wild, brother! Bog off, Chun Li! 🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:57 Elfmania Review 58:15 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs! 59:00 Amiga News Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amigospodc…
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Andrew Bridgeman’s debut novel has it all – characters you fall in love with, a plot that keeps you racing from page to page, twists that leave you dumbfounded and thrilled, a satisfying conclusion, a final wish when you close the book that you could start all over again. Fortunate Son, by Andrew Bridgeman (Mission Point Press, September 24, 2024),…
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Ep. 58 - Recognizing the Signs of Owner Burnout
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Remember the thrill of cruising in a souped-up 2010 Mustang or the nostalgia of a black Corvette? Join us for a journey through the exhilarating world of automotive memories and the unexpected perks of aging, like sharper distance vision after cataract surgery. With humor and nostalgia, we're sharing stories of driving adventures and a nod to the g…
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Ep. 6 - Digital Marketing in the Construction Industry
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Join us on the Blue Collar Business Podcast as we explore the future of digital marketing for blue-collar businesses with media enthusiast Will Anderson. Discover how we've shattered industry stigmas by authentically capturing the gritty reality of job sites, despite facing resistance to cameras. We've achieved extraordinary milestones, such as 25 …
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Lost Vikings Meets Lemmings?! It's GOBLIIINS on The Atari ST Show Episode 28
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Welcome to a brand new Atari ST Show! This time out join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as we answer the age old question: What would happen if you crossed "The Lost Vikings" with "Lemmings"? The answer just might be this weeks game, GOBLIIINS! Kiiiick back and joiiin iiin on all the fun!!!00:00 - 00:56 Intro00:57 - 04:00 New ST Game Pickups!04:01 - 10:…
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Conversations From The Darkside is BACK with VAMPIRE LORE! Join Flack & Amigo Aaron..we don't bite!
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Conversations From The Darkside is back! - Tonight's Topic - VAMPIRE LORE! Join Rob "DRAC" O'hara and Amigo Aaron as we talk Vampires! Everything from the myths, the pop culture, the lore, and vampires from around the world. Enjoy 2 hours of lighthearted conversation...and if you aren't satisfied, get the garlic! 🏆 Catch ALL the Conversations From …
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From the depths of Tor's neck folds: Plan 9 From Outer Space | Amigos: Everything Amiga 473
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Do bad films make great games? Is 28% enough? Find out as we take a look at the Gremlin Ireland (?) developed Plan 9 From Outer Space!🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast📌 Chapters:0:00 Ridiculous Banter9:33 Plan 9 From Outer Space Review45:09 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs!46:00…
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Sprite Castle 094 - The Empire Strikes Back
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On this episode we use the Force and revisit an updated version of a game was was originally released 40 years ago… THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK!
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Sebastian Smee is an art critic for the Washington Post and the author of "Paris in Ruins: Love, War and the Birth of Impressionism" (Norton) and “The Art of Rivalry: Four Friendships, Betrayals, and Breakthroughs in Modern Art” (Random House), which was translated into a dozen languages. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism while at the Boston …
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Ep. 25 - Steering through the Challenges of Family Entrepreneurship
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When the roar of an engine echoes the thrum of ambition, you know you're in for an enthralling story. Nick Kilgore, alongside brother Chris, took his childhood knack for flipping cars and parlayed it into the bustling hub of Market Auto. At just 23, Nick reflects on the echoes of his grandfather's entrepreneurial spirit, revealing how passion and t…
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Ep. 5 - Building a Profitable Excavation Company
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Curious about what it takes to build a thriving blue-collar excavating business? Join us as we sit down with Austin Staebler from Staebler Excavating, who shares his incredible journey from buying a used dump truck to managing a successful enterprise focused on residential and commercial septic systems. Learn the strategic differences between opera…
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Pixel Gaiden - Episode 139 - Roguecraft Amiga-Style! + Spatter (Arcade) vs Fantasy Zone The Maze (Master System)
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We're back for Episode 139! In this episode Cody, Tim, and Eric catch up on what they've been playing and adding to their collections + Battle Of The Systems: Spatter (Arcade) vs Fantasy Zone The Maze (Master System) 7:59 - Quick Questions 37:54 - Patreon 41:58 - Eric's Take - LAN Party 2000! 1:24:30 - Game Show 1:47:30 - Catching Up 3:10:12 - Batt…
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Sega Saturn 2-D Games - The pinnacle of 2-D Gaming?! Shinobi X & Keio FS2 on ARG Presents 302
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This week on ARG Presents, join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron as they have a look at 2-D Games on the Sega Saturn! Was this the high water mark for 2-D console gaming?!?!? We'll attempt to find that out as we play Shinobi X aka Shinobi Legions and Keio Flying Squadron 2! 00:00 - 01:31 Intro01:32 - 00:00 What's the pinnacle of 2-D Console Gaming discuss…
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Bounding buxom assets: Elvira The Arcade Game | Amigos Everything Amiga 472
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Elvira sashays her way onto the Amiga in her first platformer outing! 🏆 Keep our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast rolling! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast 📌 Chapters: 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 10:18 Elvira: The Arcade Game Review 49:00 RetroRewind.ca for all your Commodore computer needs! 49:18 Amiga News Subscribe to the podcast at https://podcaster…
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As a mythopoeic scholar, Nadia Salem researches mythic structures in narrative throughout literature and film. By understanding mythology’s influence in creating classics, bestsellers, and blockbusters, she studies cross-cultural, genre-bending, marginalized stories for popular and political impact. Nadia has a doctorate in Creative Writing and has…
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It's finally HERE! Boatfest 2024 - The Interviews. Join Amigo Aaron as he talks to several of the luminaries that attended the show. We have many of the names you've heard over and over on this and other channels, and we get to hear from them first hand in a relaxed interview from the show floor! It's been a long path getting these Boatfest 2024 in…
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Ep. 57 - Unleashing Entrepreneurial Success: Battling Retail Hurdles & Seizing Market Opportunities
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Ever wondered how a journey from a small-town car dealership in Hot Springs, Arkansas, could lead to a thriving career in the competitive world of retail and consumer packaged goods? Join us as we chat with Clay Bell, a seasoned entrepreneur who shares the invaluable lessons he learned from his father's relentless work ethic and his own experiences…
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Ep. 4 - Tools of the Trade: Honing Precision in Cost Estimation
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What if the key to a successful business lies in mastering the art of adaptability and trust? Join us as we sit down with Dylan Cecil, the very first employee at Sy-Con Excavation and Utilities, to uncover his extraordinary journey from dodging traffic on his first day to becoming an indispensable part of our team. Dylan's story offers a unique per…
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First gear, it's alright | RVF Honda Review - Amigos: Everything Amiga 471
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Join us as we take a high-speed trip down memory lane with "RVF Honda"—the 1989 motorcycle racing game that does a sim zig while Super Hang-on zagged! 🏆 Get cool perks and rad swag when you support our wacky, weekly Amiga podcast!https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast📌 Chapters:0:00 Ridiculous Banter6:38 RVF Honda Review48:03 RetroRewind.ca for all …
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David Rocklin is the author of The Luminist and Foreward LGBTQIA award-winning The Night Language. He also wrote The Write Formula: Twelve Weeks From Concept To Completion, a craft book which accompanies his editorial and book coaching services. He hosts and curates “Roar Shack,” a long-running Los Angeles reading series, and has established a writ…
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It's time for another round of our Discord community's burning questions! Got a question for us? Join our Patreon and get access to our Discord server! https://www.patreon.com/amigospodcast
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