Best Hunt Find Alert Podcasts (2024)

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TEDx to Triumph: Henry Rock Inspires A New Class of Entrepreneurs 22:09

17d ago22:09

22:09

For most of his adult life, Henry Rock working in advertising sales representing a wide range of black media . His work brought him in direct contact with a number of inspiring, African-American entrepreneurs and that gave him an idea: what if we could inspire young black males in inner cities to explore entreprenurial opportunites? After relocatin…

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Bartender to Bestselling Author: The Man Behind "The Gray Man" 23:51

1M ago23:51

23:51

Mark Greaney is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. His debut thriller, The Gray Man, was published in 2009 and became a national bestseller and Netflix film starring Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans. He wrote twelve subsequent Gray Man novels that have been released to date. He is also the co-author of seven Tom Clancy novels. His latest book, Sen…

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Teaching the Recall/Refind to Live Find Dogs Part 2 with Michelle Metzner 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Michelle Metzner joins us on HFA for the second time to discuss troubleshooting the Recall/Refind for Live Find dogs. Michelle has been a SAR handler for over 30 years and has fielded multiple search dogs over the past 3 decades. Michelle is a leader on the K-9 Emergency Response Team based in Wisconsin and is also a K-9 Handler for Wisconsin Task …

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Sam McKinlay Made an Abrupt Break From PR… and Became a Real Estate Rookie of the Year 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

Sam McKinlay experienced something a lot of people can relate to in work and in life: she spent almost 25 years married… in her case, to a career that was exciting, fulfilling and rewarding. But over time she and the career she once loved grew apart from one another. They fell out of love and split up. Sam faced plenty of adversity over the years: …

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A Dream Deferred: Publishing A First Novel At 47 23:35

3M ago23:35

23:35

Dann McDorman always dreamed of writing and publishing a novel. After graduating from Columbia University, he spent a decade pursuing that dream with little impact. "Not only was I never published, I never heard back from a single publisher. I had zero success." As he hit his 30s, he found his way to a career in broadcast journalism initially worki…

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PYTHON HUNTRESS! Amy Siewe Left Real Estate to Hunt Pythons in the Everglades 26:51

3M ago26:51

26:51

Amy Siewe is the quintessential embodiment of how passion drives a second act. She left a safe and lucrative career as a real estate broker to hunt pythons in the Everglades. She proudly shares that she’s 5’ 4”, 120 lbs., and captures pythons as big as 180 lbs. by physically jumping on them and wrestling them into submission. This is what pure pass…

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From the Shelter to the Search with Christy Bormann 1:11:48

4M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In this episode of HFA Christy Bormann joins us to discuss Category 5 K9 and their process of taking shelter/rescue dogs and turning them into search K-9s. Christy has been involved in K-9 Search and Rescue for over 20 years and has done both Wilderness SAR and Urban SAR throughout her history in Search and Rescue. Christy is a founding member of C…

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🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 Four Reasons To Vote For Second Act Stories in the Webby Awards 4:18

4M ago4:18

4:18

Second Act Stories has officially defied the odds. We've been nominated for a Webby Award! But our category is stacked with stiff competition: Michelle Obama, Sarah Silverman, TED Audio, Lemonada, and Slate. We need your vote! We can win this with your help. Here’s how you vote: Go to vote.webbyawards.com Click the search button on the right-hand s…

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A Stray Bullet Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son...In Grief, She Formed Strong Azz Mothers 19:11

5M ago19:11

19:11

Tiffani Evans' life changed completely on August 24, 2021. That's when her 8-year-old son PJ was killed in gang-related, gun violence in the Washington, DC region. Emerging from the dark days that followed his death, she helped form the "Strong Azz Mothers," a group of area women who lost children to gun violence. The organization focuses community…

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Brownell-Marsolais K9 Sceening with Dr. Mark Marsolais 1:12:43

5M ago1:12:43

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In this episode of HFA Dr. Mark Marsolais joins us to discuss evaluating prospective SAR K9s utilizing the Brownell-Marsolais scale. Mark Marsolais is a Professor of Criminal Justice and Security at Thomas College. Sam Houston State University awarded him a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice. In addition to his doctorate, Professor Marsolais has a B.S. degr…

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The Case of Rachel Humphrey: Trial Attorney Turned Women’s Leadership Champion 25:55

5M ago25:55

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Rachel Humphrey was a trial attorney who was certain she would spend her entire career in front of judges and juries and eventually retire in a courtroom. After relocating from Virginia to Atlanta with her husband, she took a job at a firm where she represented clients in the hospitality industry, and that sparked a passion she didn’t know she had.…

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Let's take care of each other with Ian Maslin 48:21

5M ago48:21

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In this episode of HFA Ian Maslin joins us to discuss the importance of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) for SAR responders. Ian is a Certified Traumatologist from the Traumatology Institute and Certified from UMBC in Critical Incident Stress Management. He is an Advanced Approved Instructor with The International Critical Incident Stress…

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Retired Banker Helps Others Avoid "Retirement Shock" 21:40

6M ago21:40

21:40

Mike Drak worked as a banker in Toronto for his entire professional career. When he was laid off at the age of 59, he received a sizeable severance from his employer. Telling his spouse "Contessa, we hit the lottery," he was initially ecstatic to be retired. But he quickly faced "Retirement Shock," a term that he coined to describe how tremendously…

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Get the right dog with Tim Baird 1:23:50

6M ago1:23:50

1:23:50

In this episode of HFA Tim Baird joins us to discuss selecting the right breeder and puppy for your next SAR K9. Tim has been working with detection dogs for nearly 30 years, starting as a Patrol K9 handler before transitioning into a detection K9 handler. In his years working with dogs Tim has helped support K9 programs for many government agencie…

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Stuckey’s Gamble: Stephanie Stuckey Cashes in Her Future to Revive Her Family’s Iconic Roadside Brand 35:28

6M ago35:28

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Stuckey’s is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey’s grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey’s so iconic were its ubiquitous billboards, more than 4,000 of them, which were dot…

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Imprint your K9 in 15 Days with Paul Bunker 1:13:47

6M ago1:13:47

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In this episode of HFA Paul Bunker joins us to discuss imprinting your detection K9 on odor. Paul has been working with detection K9s for over 40 years in various aspects of detection. Starting with his 2 decades of experience handling detection K9s during his time in the U.K. military, followed by nearly 20 years of working with the U.K. and U.S. …

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Best of 2023 Audience Pick: Brian "Q" Quinn's Impractical Career Shift: Fireman to Funny Man 31:39

6M ago31:39

31:39

Surprise, Second Act Stories fans! We have one more “Best of 2023” episode to share with you. It's the episode you picked as your favorite of the year: our interview with Brian “Q” Quinn, who's best known as one of the four stars of the smash hit TV show "Impractical Jokers." Currently in its 10th season on truTV, Q and lifelong friends Sal Vulcano…

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Best of 2023: Sweeter Days Ahead: How Baking Transformed Janie Deegan's Life 20:15

7M ago20:15

20:15

Second Act Stories annual “Best of” episodes give us an opportunity to re-share remarkable stories, and welcome new listeners by giving them a good taste of what we do here: profile people who have made major life and career changes to pursue a more rewarding life in a second act career. We’re selecting two “Best of 2023” episodes to share with you…

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Best of 2023: The Unlikely Launch of a 54-Year-Old, YouTube Star 34:14

7M ago34:14

34:14

Second Act Stories annual, “best of” episode gives us an opportunity to re-share a remarkable story, and welcome new listeners by giving them a good taste of what we do here: profile people who have made major life and career changes to pursue a more rewarding life in a second act career. We’re selecting two “Best of 2023” episodes to share with yo…

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Act II: Dynamic CEO Pens New Role As Playwright 18:22

8M ago18:22

18:22

Donald Loftus had a difficult upbringing in Cleveland, Ohio. His father left him and his two sisters at a young age. His mother worked at Sears and struggled to make ends meet. From grades 1-8, he was a C student. But in 9th grade, his world changed when a class trip brought him to New York City. His class saw four Broadway plays that weekend and i…

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Empowering Moms: She Left Corporate Real Estate to Launch A Breast Pumping Startup 17:10

9M ago17:10

17:10

Patrice Meagher had a lucrative career in real estate. For 15 years, she worked in New York City as an Executive Vice President at CBRE, one of the world's largest, corporate real estate firms. But like other working parents, she struggled with the challenge of balancing her work life and raising a family of four children. A specific pain point in …

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School's Out, Laughs Are In: Retired Teacher Patty Forehand Becomes a Standup Comic 26:36

10M ago26:36

26:36

The moment Patty Forehand opens her mouth, you know she’s from the deep south. And with that comes a certain set of preconceived notions. If she opens her mouth in front of a microphone on a comedy club stage, those notions are immediately blown away, and the results are hilarious. It’s funny once the F-bombs start flying and you realize she’s not …

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Lawyer to Clown to Children’s Musician: Robert’s Unusual Journey 22:56

11M ago22:56

22:56

Robert Markowitz was a criminal defense attorney in Palo Alto, California. But the work caused him a great deal of stress and he started developing all sorts of physical ailments. So he quit and headed to Mexico to escape the job he hated. When he finally returned to the United States, he was 37-years-old, broke and living with his mother back in h…

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On Patrol: Deputy Royce James Trades Financial Service for Public Service 37:53

11M ago37:53

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After growing up in what he describes as the ghettos of Daytona Beach, Royce James spent a decade working as a financial advisor, ultimately reaching the elite level of working with high-net-worth individuals. In spite of that success, he was frustrated by the fact that very few of his clients followed his advice. He knew it was time for a career c…

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What is FACTS? with Tiffanie Turner and Dr. Ben Alexander 1:08:56

12M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Tiffanie Turner and Dr. Ben Alexander joins us on HFA to discuss the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS). Tiffanie and Ben have been involved in SAR for over 20 years each, in for the last 10 years they have conducted seminars at FACTS for cadaver dog handlers. In this episode we give an introduction to what FACTS is and …

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"I Work With My Hands Everyday"...Ex-KPMG Consultant Finds Bliss Crafting Custom Furniture 21:34

12M ago21:34

21:34

Sergio Raynal was at the top of his game. With a staff of 25+, he was responsible for KPMG’s real estate and hospitality consulting for Pacific Asia and the West Coast of the United States. Woodworking was always a hobby and a way to relieve stress from his high-pressure job. But it became a “side hustle” and eventually a full-time pursuit followin…

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'From the Vault' How Noa Shaw, an Overweight Drug Dealer, Became a SoulCycle Instructor 18:08

1y ago18:08

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We hope you enjoy this ‘From the Vault’ episode, which reintroduces one of our favorite guests: Noa Shaw. Noa Shaw has led a hard life. Drugs and alcohol took hold of him at an early age. And he has struggled as both a drug addict and drug dealer for most of his adult life. But eight years ago his life took a turn for the better when he wandered in…

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'From the Vault' Cathy & the Crankshafts: Social Worker Learns To Fix Cars For Working Poor 24:07

1y ago24:07

24:07

We hope you enjoy this 'From the Vault' episode, which reintroduces one of our favorite early guests: Cathy Heying. While working as the Director of Social Justice at St. Stephen’s Church in Minneapolis, Cathy Heying observed a continuing problem among the working poor in the church’s neighborhood: A poor person’s car would break down and they woul…

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From GE Engineer to Bladesmith: Jonathan Bahlatzis' Epic Exit Strategy 23:19

1y ago23:19

23:19

Jonathan Bahlatzis spent 15 years in corporate America, 11 of which were spent working as an engineer for GE. He rose through the ranks and took on leadership roles that gave him all the trappings of success. But even with all that safety and security, he had a passion he needed to follow. In 2016 – in the midst of his GE career – Jonathan launched…

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TEDx to Triumph: Henry Rock Inspires A New Class of Entrepreneurs 22:09

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Bartender to Bestselling Author: The Man Behind "The Gray Man" 23:51

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Teaching the Recall/Refind to Live Find Dogs Part 2 with Michelle Metzner 1:01:18

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Sam McKinlay Made an Abrupt Break From PR… and Became a Real Estate Rookie of the Year 26:49

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A Dream Deferred: Publishing A First Novel At 47 23:35

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PYTHON HUNTRESS! Amy Siewe Left Real Estate to Hunt Pythons in the Everglades 26:51

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From the Shelter to the Search with Christy Bormann 1:11:48

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🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 Four Reasons To Vote For Second Act Stories in the Webby Awards 4:18

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A Stray Bullet Killed Her 8-Year-Old Son...In Grief, She Formed Strong Azz Mothers 19:11

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Brownell-Marsolais K9 Sceening with Dr. Mark Marsolais 1:12:43

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The Case of Rachel Humphrey: Trial Attorney Turned Women’s Leadership Champion 25:55

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Let's take care of each other with Ian Maslin 48:21

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Retired Banker Helps Others Avoid "Retirement Shock" 21:40

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Get the right dog with Tim Baird 1:23:50

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Stuckey’s Gamble: Stephanie Stuckey Cashes in Her Future to Revive Her Family’s Iconic Roadside Brand 35:28

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Imprint your K9 in 15 Days with Paul Bunker 1:13:47

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Best of 2023 Audience Pick: Brian "Q" Quinn's Impractical Career Shift: Fireman to Funny Man 31:39

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Best of 2023: Sweeter Days Ahead: How Baking Transformed Janie Deegan's Life 20:15

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Best of 2023: The Unlikely Launch of a 54-Year-Old, YouTube Star 34:14

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Act II: Dynamic CEO Pens New Role As Playwright 18:22

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Empowering Moms: She Left Corporate Real Estate to Launch A Breast Pumping Startup 17:10

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School's Out, Laughs Are In: Retired Teacher Patty Forehand Becomes a Standup Comic 26:36

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Lawyer to Clown to Children’s Musician: Robert’s Unusual Journey 22:56

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On Patrol: Deputy Royce James Trades Financial Service for Public Service 37:53

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What is FACTS? with Tiffanie Turner and Dr. Ben Alexander 1:08:56

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"I Work With My Hands Everyday"...Ex-KPMG Consultant Finds Bliss Crafting Custom Furniture 21:34

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'From the Vault' How Noa Shaw, an Overweight Drug Dealer, Became a SoulCycle Instructor 18:08

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'From the Vault' Cathy & the Crankshafts: Social Worker Learns To Fix Cars For Working Poor 24:07

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From GE Engineer to Bladesmith: Jonathan Bahlatzis' Epic Exit Strategy 23:19

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