Best Ben Radford Podcasts (2024)

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Getting the Numbers Right! With Margaret Cormode and Josh Radford – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E26 44:24

12h ago44:24

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Across the country, companies are increasingly empowering project managers to review budgets and the entire project packet before the client’s final sign-off. This practice varies widely—some companies conduct a review only after the job is sold, while others do it beforehand but may not allocate enough time. In many cases, project managers are sim…

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Episode 234 - Hoofed Beasts: Pegasus, Unicorns, and Centaurs! 1:27:31

6d ago1:27:31

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First we discuss RFK Jr.'s role in a decade-old cryptid mystery. Then Ben and Celestia recount the gory origin story of Pegasus, along with some other differences between Greek myth and My Little Pony. Ben goes into the economies of the very real trade in unicorn horns, which were a longtime pharmacist’s staple (despite being nonexistent). We look …

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Production in Insurance Restoration with Mike Carey – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 40:51

1h ago40:51

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Restoring a home after a catastrophe like a fire or flood is fairly specialized, not something most remodeling companies do. There are different challenges, like dealing with insurance companies and payouts, so these companies have different perspectives on production. Mike Carey has worked in insurance restoration for 25 years, as well as doing re…

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Tales of Man-Eating Monsters S8 E8 51:21

2h ago51:21

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In this episode, we share some spine-chilling accounts of four terrifying man-eating monsters and eerie folklore that will blow your mind! One of our hosts shares his frightening experience that will give you pause. Even if you don't believe in monsters, cryptids, or fantastical beasts, these tales will make excellent campfire stories that will . S…

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Transitioning from Carpenter to Business Owner with Jared Thayer – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 35:16

11d ago35:16

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Some remodelers want to stay small… just do the work themselves, avoid the challenges that managing a team can bring and just “build things.” However, there are those that embrace the challenge of building their companies, wear all the hats, and make the transition from Carpenter to Business Owner successfully. Tim and Steve welcome Jared Thayer to…

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Episode 233 - Sensed Presence Effect: Imaginary Friends When You Need Them Most 1:24:24

18d ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Ben and Celestia have a lot of current events to discuss, from Olympic rumors about Satan and pregnant gymnasts to the real gender identity of an Algerian boxer and Hello Kitty. Then we dive into the "sensed presence" effect. This strange phenomenon can explain many things -- ghost encounters, mountain-top revelations, and hallucinations people exp…

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Using a Talent Management Test for Hiring with Ben Reynolds – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 36:11

11d ago36:11

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The hiring process is a big challenge for, well, all of us. One way to assist in this process is by having a good set of interview questions, and the skills to actively listen to the responses given. Without these tools, you may find yourself later on wondering how you missed red flags in an employee’s interview and hiring process. Guest Ben Reynol…

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Filmmaker Aleksandar Petakov joins "On the Shoulders of Giants!" 58:00

16d ago58:00

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On this episode of "On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg", Small Town Monsters' Aleksandar Petakov sits down to discuss his filmmaking, adventures and investigations. Aleksandar is a documentary filmmaker, outdoorsman and avid adventurer constantly searching for the unknown. Traveling across North America and the wor…

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The Chupacrabra pt 2: The $10,000 reward offer and the Cryptid's Origin w/ Ben Radford 31:38

1M ago31:38

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We're back with part two of the legend of the Chupacabra. Ben Radford, the world's leading expert on this cryptid, explains his current offer of $10,000 regarding the Chupacabra. He also nails down exactly when, where and how the Chupacabra legend came into existence. You do NOT want to miss this! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Please vi…

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Controlling the Flow of Jobs Using a Master Schedule with Aaron Enfinger – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 32:46

28d ago32:46

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You don’t need a crystal ball to look into the future for your Production Department. A master schedule can give you a predictable look at what’s to come, backed up by solid data. Tim and Steve get insight from Aaron Enfinger, Chief Operations Officer of The Cleary Company. Aaron joined the Columbus, Ohio, design/build remodeling company as a Proje…

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Episode 232 - Brace yourselves. We talk politics. 1:42:56

17d ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Need I even write a summary here? Maybe for listeners who have been in a coma for the past two weeks? Trump was shot at, and conspiracy theories surfaced faster than he could put on his shoes. What are Project 2025 and Agenda 47? What is Trump's appeal, really, and why is it so misunderstood by his opponents? And, with late-breaking news on Biden d…

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Active Listening in the Job Interview with Christine Miles – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 36:58

22d ago36:58

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In the interview process, actively listening is key. But how? And how do we change if we “really need someone”? Then, of course, there are all the other times that when we look back at a difficult situation, whether a client or an employee, we see all the signs of the challenge were there, but we did not listen. Guest Christine Miles is here to sha…

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Controlling Scope Creep With Sales Change Orders with Will Giesey – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 35:47

1M ago35:47

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There’s a traditional divide between Sales and Production. It’s always a challenge — they have different goals, processes, and personalities. Typically, Production is left out of the conversation when it comes to scope creep, leading to delays and change orders during construction — and disgruntled clients. Will Giesey and his team are changing tha…

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Episode 231 - Monster Hunts, then and now, with Daniel Loxton 1:30:45

1M ago1:30:45

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First we discuss how the term “Gish gallop” has entered the common vernacular thanks to the recent Presidential debate. Then Ben ponders why conspiracy buffs don’t care about the admitted, real Boeing conspiracy, or why psychics can’t offer up explanations for the Rust killing. Celestia gets excited about folklore in pop culture: namely, “The Crook…

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UPDATE: Perry Made Something Cool... 1:56

1M ago1:56

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The Chupacabra - w/ Special Guest Ben Radford Part 1 (S8 E6) 38:13

1M ago38:13

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Throughout parts of the Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America, and Puerto Rico, tales of the legendary Chupacabra run rampant. Folks share tales of sightings of the creature with glowing red eyes and large fangs, who lurks in the forest and preys on livestock and farm animals. Many residents are fearful the Chupacabra, which translates …

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Choosing Estimating Software with Jef Forward – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 39:05

1M ago39:05

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Estimating accurately is critical to the success of any remodeling business. As you grow your business or hand off estimating to an employee, having the right system in place is paramount. It can feel like an overwhelming decision — there’s so much software available. The wrong decision will cost you lost revenue, but even worse — lost time. Fortun…

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Managing Growth Effectively with Kevin Schultz – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 37:18

2M ago37:18

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There are many things that can destroy a company. Recession, pandemics, and yes, even growth; especially, if the growth occurs with no planning or control. In the past few years, our economy, and our industry, have grown significantly, and many companies have struggled to keep up. Growth is usually controlled by the amount that a company can sell a…

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Episode 230 - Pseudoarchaeology and Misinformation in Chicano Studies, with Kurly Tlapoyawa 1:39:04

2M ago1:39:04

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First, Ben and Celestia discuss the epidemiology of extreme heat, mysterious mololiths redux, the latest Real Water lawsuit, and the origins of a 50-year-old rumor about Mama Cass. Then Pascual joins us to interview Kurly Tlapoyawa -- stunt man, filmmaker, archaeologist, and cohost of "Tales from Azlantis." He tells us about cutting through jungles…

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Breaking Down Barriers: Women In Construction with Peyton Atchison and Solveig Haugland – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E25 44:21

2M ago44:21

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The Tim Faller Show aims to shine a spotlight on the diverse efforts within the remodeling industry. Today, we are joined by two accomplished production managers, Peyton Atchison and Solveig Haugland, as they share their inspiring journeys to becoming project managers. Peyton is a project manager at Adams Company, a women-owned and operated remodel…

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Unveiling the Kraken: Folklore, Giant Squids, and Oceanic Legends S8 E5 33:10

2M ago33:10

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Not only do we question if the Kraken was ever real, but we explore whether it was a giant squid or giant octopus if it did exist. Join us as we delve into the deep legendary history of the Kraken. What do you think? As always, additional information can be found in the links below: University of Washington's Interactive Oceans article on the Krake…

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The Dumpster Stops Here! Strategies for Keeping Clients Happy with Vaughn Royer – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E24 34:10

3M ago34:10

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Imagine you’ve just finished a job, and as you move the dumpster, it damages the client’s driveway. On the Tim Faller Show today, Vaughn Royer shares his strategies for keeping clients happy by taking steps to prevent these giant steel containers from causing any property damage. Vaughn Royer is the Production Manager at Caine+ Company located in S…

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Episode 229 - Skepticamp, Spiders, and the West Palm Beach Killer Clown Case 1:19:09

3M ago1:19:09

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We start with a recap of SkeptiCamp New Mexico, then move on to a laundry list of creepy, crawly creatures: Alex Jones, flying Joro spiders, bug zappers, opposite snakes and Sasquatch Sunset. Our main topic is an update to one of the cases in Ben's "Bad Clowns" book. The West Palm Beach Killer Clown case involves a love triangle, a clown costume, a…

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The Mongolian Death Worm S8 E4 35:40

2M ago35:40

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Ever wondered whether a creature could spit corrosive saliva and generate electric shocks? Join us as we dig into the bizarre and fearsome legend of the Mongolian Death Worm in this jaw-dropping episode of MVP's WTF Paranormal Podcast! We kick off with a light-hearted chat about facing the flu with Botox treatments for migraines before we plunge in…

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Part 2 of Español Track at JLC Live with Paola Enriquez – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E23

3M ago

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Today on The Tim Faller Show, an exciting conversation with Paola Enriquez. This is part 2 of the engaging discussion that Tim and Greg had with her on Season 5 Episode 3. In the previous episode, Paola talked about the upcoming Spanish-speaking training at JLC Live. Now, Paola will share her thoughts on how the training went at JLC Live. Paola Enr…

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How to Make Sure the Client Knows What They’re Getting with Chris Landis – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 32:42

3M ago32:42

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Do you have a way to be sure that your clients understand the scope and plans of the services you offer? Simply asking for their signature on future plans does not necessarily guarantee that they understand what it is they are signing. Like many of the topics discussed on this show, there is no magic answer to ensuring that a client is aware and kn…

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Episode 228 - The Science of Weird Sh!t, with Chris French 1:44:11

3M ago1:44:11

1:44:11

Celestia and Ben have a lengthy A-segment, between discussing the almost-here SkeptiCamp, Ben's recent folklore convention, and what mischief TV psychic Allison DuBois has been up to. We have thoughts on the recently deceased Morgan Spurlock's legacy, and then talk about two interesting developments from the Catholic Church this week. Professor Chr…

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Dragons: Is There Historical Evidence They Existed? 22:54

3M ago22:54

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This episode is short and sweet, but very interesting. Everyone can at least agree that Dragons are cool mythical creatures. Whether or not they actually existed, however, is debatable. Join Evan, Mell, Wes, and Tommy as they dive into historical records to see if there is anything that may support the notion that at one point in human history, Dra…

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Enriching Trade Schools Through Industry Partnerships with Gregg Helmich – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E22 45:59

3M ago45:59

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The future of remodeling hinges on the next generation of skilled workers. Tim has previously engaged with teachers who mentor young people in the trades. Our guest today, Gregg Helmich, is one such teacher. Gregg has been instrumental in working closely with students in the trades and has employed unique industry partnerships to enhance the studen…

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A Chat with “The Mexican Carpenter” on Spanish Content at JLC Live with David Parraguirre – [The Tim Faller Show] S5 E21 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Today on the Tim Faller Show, Tim and Greg are joined by David Parraquirre, a presenter at JLC Live this year. They discuss the abundance of skilled craftsmen in the Latino world, particularly in the metro areas where many sub trades comprise diverse cultures. David also provides a recap of the JLC Live Spanish Speaking program. David Parraguirre i…

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Werewolves, Lycan, and Hairy People S8 E2 41:04

3M ago41:04

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Embark on a howl of an adventure as we explore the haunting legends of werewolves, the shadowy figures that have prowled the edge of reality and mythology for millennia. From the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh to medieval European trials, we unravel the tangled web of werewolf lore that has captured human imagination. Brace yourself for a journey into t…

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Episode 227 - Book bans, then and now 1:11:57

3M ago1:11:57

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Ben and Celestia roll out an abbreviated history of book bans and the psychology behind them. What sorts of fears manifest into the desire to keep information away from people? And which people? Is the current rash of book challenges a panic, or is the fear of such bans a panic? We start this episode with a solid opinion, then find ways to knock th…

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Dr. Andrew Peck | Unplugged 44:11

3M ago44:11

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Unplugged episodes are where we ditch all the fancy production and story elements and bring you the raw (or slightly edited) interviews with folklore experts. On today’s episode, Mason & Perry got to speak with Andrew Peck. This was a very special interview for us because it ties all the way back to the ending lines of season 1 episode 1. If it’s b…

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Talking About Constraint Management with Chris Peterson – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 31:19

4M ago31:19

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The production professionals that we work with in our Roundtables Peer Group Program for Production Managers are creatively solving problems and finding new ways to manage jobs. Whether it is motivating their teams, finding new way to drive profit or measuring dollars with a new metric, sometimes we just hear about a cool idea. During our fall meet…

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The Basics of Real Change with Doug Howard – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 38:19

4M ago38:19

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Change can be very elusive. Podcasts, seminars, books, classes, webinars, virtual classes all give us great ideas for improving processes. But how many actually take root and become what we do as a regular habit or process? Maybe we just don’t know how to change, so we substitute other activities. In a recent training, guest Doug Howard of Remodele…

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Episode 226 - Dim Mak "the death touch" with Peter Huston 1:46:59

4M ago1:46:59

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Can a human being be killed with one well-timed blow? Without question, yes. But is the secret to this fighting style held by ancient Chinese monks, or a flamboyant guy named Count Dante who advertises in the back of comic books? We look at real situations where one punch (or slap, or chiropractic adjustment) can kill a person, either immediately o…

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Bigfoot: The Original Social Distancer S8 E1 38:49

4M ago38:49

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We're back and jumping right into our season on Cryptids! We figured we'd get the big guy out of the way for our first episode: Yup, we're talking about Bigfoot! How could we not? He is, after all, the Hide and Seek Champion of the World! However, this time, we decided to include some audio that claims to contain noises from Bigfoot (Bigfeet?) in t…

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The Secret to Successful Bonuses and Incentives with Doug Panozzo – [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 38:50

4M ago38:50

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Today on the Tim Faller Show, Doug Panozzo joins the show. Doug shares the many facets of incentives and ways he has been successful in motivating his team. Doug is the production manager at Hogan Design and Construction and joined their team in 2017 after several years managing projects for a technology company. He brings leadership, communication…

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Mark Matzke from Small Town Monsters joins us on OTSG! 1:00:00

4M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Mark Matzke from Ohio joins Thomas and Julie to share his experiences with the rest of the team from Small Town Monsters! He explains how this all started with a chance encounter with Seth Breedlove at the Ohio Bigfoot Conference in 2014. He has been on quite the journey since, traveling to California, Fouke, Arkansas and beyond, crossing off event…

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Production System Shifts with Tim Faller and Steve Wheeler- [Best of The Tim Faller Show] 44:19

4M ago44:19

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Today on the Tim Faller Show, Tim and Steve go solo to discuss production system shifts and the changing world of the lead carpenter and project manager. Tim talks about the most significant challenge facing the remodeling industry: increasing sales with the lack of skilled labor. The challenge comes from controlling growth with a limited number of…

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Episode 225 - The folklore of Scooby Doo, with Mark Norman 1:31:44

5M ago1:31:44

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We have a surprise visit from Scooby fan Kenny Biddle, then speak with Mark Norman, folklorist and author of the upcoming "Zoinks!: The Spooky Folklore of Scooby Doo." The show is beloved by skeptics, and for good reason. But did you know the show owes its existence to a panic in the 1960s about violence in kids' shows? Between guest stars like the…

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