BUDDHA BEATS is a monthly DJ mix show, hosted by Philadelphia-burbs-based DJ: The Engineer, head of Daibutsu Music. The show (affectionately called "The Temple") features dance music from around the globe, and around the Internet. Tracks from the top artist, bedroom producers, and new offerings by The Engineer himself. Get your sneakers/tennis shoes on, and prepare to enter The Temple!
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Welcome to DC Pension Geeks, a conversation with top retirement-related policymakers and regulators in and around Washington. Hosted by Brian Graff, an attorney, accountant, former Capitol Hill staffer, and now CEO of the American Retirement Association, it’s an inside view of the ups and downs, ins and outs and sometimes surprising turns Washington takes on the road to ensuring a secure retirement for millions of hard-working Americans.
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The Rob Velivis Show The show took form in 2010 when Rob and Glenn Tenor started broadcasting using a cell phone for two or three friends. Shortly thereafter Rob moved the show to the Toil Inc Studios and became the first syndicated broadcast to join the Gashouse Radio line-up (to be followed shortly by Toil Studios roommates Into the Pit and Toil Rock Radio). In June of 2011 Gashouse Radio was on hand to broadcast for the first time ever the Perkiomen Valley Twilight League All-Star Game, R ...
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Andrew Biggs - Lies and Statistics—What the 401(k) Data Actually Says
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Former high-ranking Social Security Administration official and retirement policy gadfly Andrew Biggs joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a frank discussion about the data fueling the 401(k) debate. Biggs, a frequent financial media critic of ‘retirement crisis’ sensationalism, explains the retirement readiness disconnect—and …
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Episode 483: Episode 485 Of The Rob V Show (Special K)
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With baseball season going on is been hard to find time to so a show but today was a good one! Special K joined the program and we covered everything from working in the club to wanting to get into the adult business. Check the whole show out here!
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James Klein - ERISA at 50! Where We Are, Where We’re Going
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The bipartisan nature of retirement plan legislation is key to its success. American Benefits Council President Jim Klein, the “OG” of retirement plan policy, joins Brian Graff for an in-depth discussion of retirement saving, healthcare and how ERISA—which turns 50 this year—has impacted both.By James Klein
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Hello and welcome to Episode 96 of BUDDHA BEATS! I’m The Engineer, your DJ for the next 90 minutes. This month we have tracks from: Soulsearcher, Lectroluv, Eddie Amador, Frederico Scavo, and Luca Debonaire. We are 4 episodes away from the BUDDHA BEATS 100 Party. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter to get all the details! This party is going t…
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Episode 482: Episode 484 Of The Rob V Show (Addyson James)
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Episode 484 of The Rob V Show was a special Memorial Day edition! Thank you to everyone that have served in the Military and for the people that didn't make it back. With out them I would not be able to do this crazy radio show every week. Addyson James joined the program and she was a lot to of fun to have on. We found out that she is a Navy Veter…
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BUDDHA BEATS - Episode 95 / Hard Techno
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Hello and welcome to Episode 95 of BUDDHA BEATS! I’m The Engineer, you DJ for the next hour. This month we have a hard techno mix featuring Blashear, Marco Leckbert, Pesante, Slam, and Church Of Extacy. We are FIVE episodes away from BUDDHA BEATS 100! There’s going to be a party, and I hope to see you there. Sign up for the mailing list for more de…
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Episode 481: Episode 483 of The Rob V Show (Karissa Koxx)
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Episode 483 of The Rob V Show Karissa Koxx joined the program she was a lot of fun to have on. I tired to talk her out of being a cowboys fan but I don't think it worked. We talked about how she got into the business and her love for going on cruisers. I hope we can get her out to Philly this summer! Check the whole show out right here!…
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Tim Hauser - The Final Fiduciary Rule’s Myths and Controversies
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Department of Labor Chief Operating Officer and senior staff member Tim Hauser joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehensive discussion of the myths, controversies and questions surrounding the final fiduciary rule, officially called the Retirement Security Rule. This frank and factual conversation between two fiduciary …
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Aron Szapiro - The Data, Empirical Information Fueling the Final Fiduciary Rule
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Research and consulting giant Morningstar was cited over 40 times in the final fiduciary rule release, officially called the Retirement Security Rule. The reason was largely due to the data and information for which the company is known. Aron Szapiro, Head of Government Affairs with Morningstar, joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff…
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This mix was inspired by the DJs I got to see this past weekend (April 20th) in Los Angeles. They really had the floor eating out of the palm of their hands. It had me thinking the whole way back to my hotel, and again on the way back to Philly. So, I when I got behind my own decks, I immediately started recording. This mix is a result of just goin…
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Episode 480: Episode 481 of The Rob V Show (Sarah Love)
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Episode 481 Of The Rob V Show Sarah love joined the program. We cover a lot of topics but we had the first ever Sybian fail on the program. Check the show out right here!
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Episode 479: Episode 480 of The Rob V Show Reagan Foxx
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Episode 480 of The Rob V Show I got to have the one and only Reagan Foxx on the show. I have wanted to have her on the show for a long time. She was a blast to have on and did not disappoint. I even found out that she lived in Yardley, PA. Check the whole show out right here!
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The Engineer is back with tracks from Axel Karakasis, Angie Taylor, Christian Smith, Mani Festo, and I Am Bam to take you to the heart of the rave with the bass that makes the face, and the beats that move the feet. It's rave techno this month! If you want to be notified when the music and the mixes drop, head over to www.daibutsumusic.com and sign…
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Episode 478: Episode 479 of The Rob V Show (Bella Lexi)
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Episode 479 of The Rob V Show adult film star Bella Lexi joined the program. We cover a lot of ground with her which included her trip to the AVNS and how she is a Dallas Cowboys fan. She was a blast to have on the show and you can check it out right here!
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Michael Davis - Rebutting Academia’s 401(k) Critics
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Defined contribution plans, and 401(k)s specifically, are increasingly under attack, criticized by think tanks and academics for perceived (yet easily refuted) flaws. What—and who—is behind the effort? Are the criticisms resonating and why are they happening now? Does the industry need to do a better job defending itself and are we effectively illu…
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Kathleen Kennedy Townsend - A Lively Defined Contribution Debate
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‘Retirement provocateur’ Kathleen Kennedy Townsend played an instrumental role in the debate over retirement issues, resulting in significant policy ideas. A founder of the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives, the 40-year political veteran and former Maryland Lieutenant Governor joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Gr…
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Episode 477: Episode 478 of The Rob V Show (Galaxy Starr)
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Episode 478 Galaxy Starr joined me on the program. She shared some great stories about customers and some of her own stories. You can find her out Cheerleaders and Double Visions, Check the whole show out right here!
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Peter Brady - How to Counter the Latest Attacks on the 401(k) Savings System
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Academics are on the march, coming for the defined contribution retirement savings system with policy prescriptions that would fundamentally change employer-sponsored plans and what they’re designed to do. The system is failing; it only benefits the wealthy and doesn’t produce adequate retirement income, which is the chorus of commonly heard critic…
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Episode 476: Episode 477 Of The Rob V Show (Snow)
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Episode 477 of The Rob V Show. I talked about the snow we are getting on Saturday and how people lose their minds when we get a storm. I got a very interesting text message and I brought back the Snack and Babe of The night.
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Episode 475: Episode 476 of The Rob V Show (Autumn Bodell)
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Episode Autumn Bodell joined the program and we covers a lot of interesting topics. You will have to listen here to find out what they were.
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Episode 474: Episode 474 of The Rob V Show (AVN Wrap Up)
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Episode 474 Of The Rob V Show I talked about my trip to the 2024 AVN Awards. I also cover the Vince Mcmahon news and why the Phillies haven't made any moves. Check the whole show out right here!
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Episode 473: Episode 473 Of The Rob V Show (Festivus)
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Episode 473 of The Rob V Show the annual Festivus show! It's one of my favorite holidays of the year. I spent the program airing all of my grievances. Check the show out right here!
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Tim Hauser - Navigating the Maze of Fiduciary Standards
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Calling the latest iteration of the fiduciary rule “the third installment of a long running regulatory series,” American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff went directly to the source, speaking with EBSA COO Tim Hauser about the Retirement Security Rule. The two fiduciary regulation ‘veterans’ sit down for a (very) comprehensive discussion the …
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Episode 472: EP 472 Of The The Rob V Show (I might end up in a dumpster tonight)
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EP 472 Of The Rob V show Lena joined me on the program. She has just started an Only Fans page and she already has some great stories! She even tried to help me get of the Phillies lose. Check the whole show out right here!
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BUDDHA BEATS - Episode 92 / Hypnotic Techno Mix
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Hello and welcome to Episode 92 of BUDDHA BEATS! I’m The Engineer, your DJ for the next hour. This month we have tracks from: Stefan Vincent, Mark Reeve, O.B.I., Skirra, and yours truly. Time to head to The Temple folks, let’s get those sneakers on and LET’S GO!! EPISODE 92 — TRACK LIST --------------------------------------------------------------…
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Robert L. Johnson - Auto-Portability, Financial Wellness and Closing the Savings Gap
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Robert L. Johnson, founder of RLJ Companies and BET, joins ARA CEO Brian Graff for a fascinating discussion about auto-portability, financial wellness, closing the savings gap, and MUCH more.By Robert L. Johnson
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Hello and welcome to Episode 91 of BUDDHA BEATS! I’m The Engineer, your DJ for the next hour. This month we have tracks from: Zero Dayz, Mauro Somm, Flug, Cari Lekebusch, and yours truly. It’s time to head to The Temple folks, let’s get those sneakers on and LET’S GO!!
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John Scott - The Positive Impact of State-Based Auto-IRA Programs
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How do you expand retirement plan coverage for workers at scale (close the coverage gap), leverage the behavioral benefits of payroll deduction, and not place an undue burden on employers? One solution is increasingly effective—state-facilitated plans. Retirement policy veteran John Scott, Project Director, Retirement Savings with The Pew Charitabl…
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Episode 471: EP 471 of The Rob V Show (Tiffany)
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EP 471 old friend of the show Tiffany joined the program. We cover a lot of ground from things like my dislike for fantasy football to Tiff not liking bald men. She also was on to promote Yacchtock and Biker Bash! Check the whole show out right here!
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Hello and welcome to Episode 90 of BUDDHA BEATS! I’m The Engineer, your DJ for the next hour. This month we have tracks from Yan Cook, Torc, DAVE The Drummer, The Obsessed, and new music from yours truly! Time to head to The Temple folks, let’s get those sneakers on and LET’S GO!
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Episode 89 is a 90 minute, blistering ride through the heavier and harder facets of the techno genre. When I made this, my head was clear, I had had enough sleep, and I was excited to do my absolute best. I honestly feel that this is one of my best mixes thus far. Mainly, because I took the time to get it right. Not like I didn’t for the others I’v…
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Episode 470: Episode 470 Of The Rob V Show (Linzee Ryder)
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It's been a while but I finally got to do Episode 470 with adult film Star Linzee Ryder. We cover a lot of topics and she was a blast to have on the show. Old friend of the show Rex has made my shit list you will have to tune in to find out why. Check the whole show out right here!
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Eric Pan - The Politics of Financial Regulation
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“Our constituents are critically important to this country,” Investment Company Institute’s (ICI) Eric Pan tells Brian Graff in the latest episode of D.C. Pension Geeks. “They’re critically important not only to the economic success of the country, but they’re also critically important to the moral fiber of the country. They are the hardworking Ame…
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Hello all! The Engineer here. Welcome to Episode 88 of the BUDDHA BEATS podcast! I hope you’re doing well. Question for you: Do you remember when breakbeats was the new hotness? No? Break-whats? For those who weren’t around in the scene when breakbeats were all the rage at the time, check this video out for a small primer (https://youtu.be/B4r0MdBQ…
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Angela M. Antonelli - Why State-Based IRAs Are a Perfect Private/Public Partnership
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Talk about a timely topic—the passage and adoption of state-facilitated retirement savings programs (usually auto-IRAs) continues, with the latest, Minnesota, happening in mid-May. It’s something that the Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy was designed specifically to help advocate for…
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Hello and welcome to Episode 87 of BUDDHA BEATS! I’m The Engineer, your DJ for the next hour. This month, you’ll hear tracks from Daft Punk, The Cube Guys, Jess Bays, Aphrohead, and Block & Crown. I wanted to give you a mix with some classic house that brought back fond memories of nights out here in Philly. Please share this mix with your friends …
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Drew Crouch - Where Does Retirement Policy Go from Here?
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Debt limits, ESG, presidential vetoes—how in the world did SECURE 2.0 pass in an overwhelmingly (and increasingly) partisan Washington? Where does retirement policy go from here, and what about that MAJOR retirement policy proposal that some members of Congress are considering right now—what are its prospects in the current Congress? Drew Crouch, S…
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Carol Weiser - What Does Treasury Have on Tap for SECURE 2.0?
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What is on the tax policy agenda for the Treasury Department, and what are its priorities? What about the technical correction in SECURE 2.0 needed for Roth catchup provisions? And, more basically, how is a regulation born—the process for developing a regulation and the relative roles of the Treasury versus the IRS, specifically, and its chief coun…
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Episode 469: EP 469 Of The Rob V Show (Kasey Grant)
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Adult Film Star Kasey Grant joined me in the program and we found out what she has been up to and she might be back in action. Even if she hates social media. Check the whole show out right here!
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BUDDHA BEATS 86 - Hypnotic Techno Mix
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If you hadn't noticed, I've really been digging the more hypnotic techno as of late. There has been some seriously sweet pieces I've discovered, so I thought this month's mix should a hypnotic one. Something else that has stood out to me is Bandcamp.com. This website has a LOT of amazing talent on it, and I have made sure that I get my releases the…
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Jerry Schlichter and Tom Clark Fiduciary Litigation Debate
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Fiduciary tort terror Jerry Schlichter and top ERISA attorney Tom Clark join American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for an insightful discussion about retirement plan litigation, record-keeping data, and much more. Here is what Schlichter, Managing Partner with Schlichter Bogard and Denton, and Clark, COO of the Wagner Law Group, have to s…
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Tim Hauser Part 2 - Cutting Through The ESG Rule Controversy
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Brian Graff continues his exclusive discussion with the Department of Labor’s Tim Hauser about what the Biden Administration rule really means for the retirement plan space. After putting its own stamp on the 2020 ESG rule issued by the Trump Administration, the Biden Administration found itself the target of lawsuits and legislation aimed at slowi…
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Tim Hauser Part 1 - The ESG Rule Controversy: Hype or Help?
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“What’s going on with ESG?” is a very big question. It might be easier to ask what isn’t happening with the controversial investment strategy (sector, philosophy, etc.). After putting its own stamp on the 2020 ESG rule issued by the Trump Administration, the Biden Administration found itself the target of lawsuits and legislation aimed at slowing E…
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Episode 467: Episode 468 Of The Rob V Show (Gigi Dior)
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Episode 468 an old friend of the show Gigi Dior was back on the program. We had a lot to catch up on and she has been very busy. Gigi also thinks I set me standards too hi and I should work on that. We covered a lot on the show check it all out with here!
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Jason J. Fichtner, PhD - The Biggest Beltway ‘Hot Potato’
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It’s hardly news about Washington’s political polarization, and many Americans at least say they want more bipartisanship in government. Who better to speak on retirement topics than Fichtner, Vice President and Chief Economist with the Bipartisan Policy Center? Jason J. Fichtner joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehen…
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Episode 466: Episode 467 Of The Rob V Show (Molly from Double Visions)
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Episode 467 Of The Rob V Show Molly was back on the program from Double Visions. I love when she is on because she never hold back and she isn't too bad on the eyes. Check the whole show out right here. Molly's IG : @missmollypocketxo Molly's Only Fans: @missmollypocketxo
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BUDDHA BEATS — Episode 85 / Peak & Hypnotic Techno Mix
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To celebrate the show's EIGHTH YEAR, I've included two songs I've written in this mix instead of just one. "Faster Than Light" has been released already, and a brand new one that releases today. We have tracks from Boatech, Fatima Hajji, Jack Master, and Flug as well to really round out the hour-long Peak/Hypnotic Techno mix. Please share these mix…
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In the inaugural episode of the DC Pension Geeks podcast, American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff sits down with Lisa Gomez, the Department of Labor's Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). In her first major interview since her confirmation, Gomez and Graff discuss her experience in the retirement pla…
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Episode 465: Episode 466 Of The Rob V show (Dolly Jewel)
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Episode 466 of The Rob V Show Dolly Jewel joined me as my guest. She told me how she picks up men at the nude beach in Miami and also taught me what the term Greek means. Check the whole show out right here.
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BUDDHA BEATS — Episode 84 / Techno Mix
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Welcome to the first BUDDHA BEATS episode of 2023! The Engineer here, your DJ for the next hour. This month we have tracks from Russ, Albert Kraemer, G8, Lost Minds, and Gunjack.If you like the mix, and want to hear more, all episodes are on Mixcloud and Soundcloud. Sign up for The Daibutsu Music newsletter at daibutsumusic.com to be notified of ne…
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