Book reviews of novels in the so-called gothic horror family saga genre. V.C. Andrews and Andrew Neiderman are a couple of authors that will be discussed. Cover art photo provided by Ben White on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@benwhitephotography
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The definitive insider's guide to our current golden age of television, Ben Blacker's The Writers Panel is an ever expanding anthology of live convention panels and intimate in-studio interviews with the writers, producers, and show runners responsible for all the shows you can't stop watching. Over the course of nearly 500 episodes and counting, The Writers Panel has sat across from guests such as Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad), Amy Sherman-Palladino (Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel ...
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Hello friends, and welcome to the Wealth Eazy podcast, the nexus of wealth, health, and real estate. I’m your host, John Durbano, a fervent advocate for comprehensive financial empowerment and the author of the upcoming book, ”Wealth Without Wall Street: Taking Back Control of Your Money in A Rigged Financial System.” In this podcast, we delve into the sophisticated, yet often overlooked, interrelationship between the key pillars of a fulfilling life: wealth, health, and real estate. We live ...
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Fill the Gap, hosted by David Lundgren, CMT, CFA and Tyler Wood, brings veteran market analysts and money managers onto a monthly podcast. These conversational sessions will explore interviewees’ investment philosophy, process and decision making tools. By learning more about key mentors, early influences and their long careers in financial services, Fill the Gap will highlight lessons our guests have learned over many decades and multiple market cycles. Join us in conversation with the men ...
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Changing The Game is a captivating exploration of thirty years of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, told by the players involved. Hosted by New Zealand international Ali Riley, this brand new FIFPRO podcast series brings you the biggest stars of women’s football, as they review the evolution of the tournament and sport. Set against a backdrop of cultural and social transformation, each episode will focus on a different championship, going beyond the action on the pitch to offer a revealing perspec ...
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Kathleen Jordan (creator, The Decameron and Teenage Bounty Hunters) discusses finding inspiration in a 14th century text, creating comic characters, balancing tone, theme, and plot, and lots more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'l…
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Robert Rodat (Those About to Die; Saving Private Ryan)
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Robert Rodat (Those About to Die; Saving Private Ryan) discusses the parallels of his ancient Roman series to today's politics, his grueling rewriting process, the "heart and soul" of Saving Private Ryan, the three levels of conflict, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to B…
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Anna Fishko (creator/showrunner, Orphan Black: Echoes; Fear the Walking Dead) discusses showrunning as a three-person job, hiring people she can trust, her writing superpower, the evolution of the series, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Wr…
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Episode 41: Navigating Strategic Global Bond Portfolios with Brian Decker, CMT
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Join us on Fill the Gap for a deep dive into the world of global fixed income portfolio management with Brian Decker, CMT, a distinguished market strategist from Wellington Management in Boston. A seasoned market expert with a background in rates trading, thematic investing, and market analysis, Brian brings a wealth of experience in navigating the…
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Jordan Morris (Jordan Jesse Go!) talks about his new graphic novel, Youth Group, out this week. It's a funny and charming horror-comedy about teenage exorcists in the 1990s. Order your copy now: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250789235/youth-group THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribi…
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#027 - From High School Dropout to $12 Million Real Estate Empire: Wayne Skinner's Success Mindset
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In this eye-opening episode of Wealth Eazy (#027), I sit down with Wayne Skinner, a high school dropout turned real estate mogul. Wayne shares his journey from humble beginnings to building a $12 million real estate portfolio and becoming a top 1% producing agent in Ontario. Discover the power of a success-driven mindset as Wayne reveals how he ove…
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David Koepp (Jurassic Park; Spider-man; Mission Impossible)
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Jurassic Park, Spider-man, Mission: Impossible, Carlito's Way, Indiana Jones, Bad Influence, Kimi, Snake Eyes, Panic Room, Presence, Black Bag, and even more. We're lucky to have David Koepp on today's episode. Want to participate in a writing workshop this summer with Ben Blacker and some terrific writers? Go from idea to first draft or get a rewr…
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#026 - Mortgage Secrets Exposed: What Banks Hide with Samantha Power
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Hey everyone, John here. I've got to tell you, I'm really excited about this latest episode of Wealth Eazy. I sat down with Samantha Power - she's been in the mortgage game for over 10 years and boy, does she know her stuff. You know how sometimes you talk to someone and you can just feel their passion? That was Samantha during our chat. We got int…
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#025 - Navigating Estates, Taxes, and Trusts: Expert Insights from Lawyer Marlenne Doss
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Hey everyone, it's John here, and I've got an exciting episode of the Wealth Eazy podcast for you today. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Marlenne Doss, an incredible lawyer who really knows her stuff when it comes to estate planning, estate administration, and real estate law. These topics can be pretty complex and overwhelming, bu…
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Quinn Shephard and Samir Mehta (Under the Bridge)
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Under the Bridge creator Quinn Shephard (writer/director, Not Okay) and showrunner Samir Mehta (Narcos; Fear the Walking Dead) discuss couching emotional story in mystery plot, finding the universal in the specific, the Sopranos as children and as comedy, writing from the heart, reading to hire a room, and lots more. Come see Dead Pilots Society on…
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#024 - Unlock the Secrets to Optimal Health with Dr. Janine
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the Wealth Eazy Show. I've got an incredible episode lined up for you today that I know you're going to love. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Dr. Janine Bowring, a naturopathic doctor, researcher, author, and television personality who's been making waves in the world of natural health and …
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The Big Cigar's Janine Sherman Barois and Jim Hecht
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The Big Cigar's Janine Sherman Barois (Claws; Criminal Minds) and Jim Hecht (Winning Time; Ice Age) discuss the responsibility of telling true stories, how The Big Cigar isn't just a biopic, working on multiple projects, the state of the industry, and more. Come see Dead Pilots Society on Sunday, June 30, 2-4pm PT at the Elysian Theater in LA! In D…
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Episode 40: Janine Guenther, CMT, CFA
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In the podcast interview for CMT Association's Fill The Gap, Janine Guenther, CMT, CFA, a seasoned financial professional based in Vancouver, shared her extensive expertise at the intersection of technical analysis and fundamental research. With a background that includes roles at prominent financial institutions and a deep commitment to the CMT an…
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#023 - Rethinking Mortgages and Building Wealth: Insights from My Roundtable with Michael Brooks and Robert DiPaolo
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Are you tired of watching your hard-earned money disappear into endless mortgage interest payments? Learn how to pay off your mortgage in under 10 years without using a conventional mortgage. Banks don't want you to know this! Join me for a powerful roundtable discussion with mortgage broker Michael Brooks and financial expert Robert DiPaolo as we …
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The First Omen's Arkasha Stevenson + Tim Smith
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The First Omen writer/director Arkasha Stevenson and co-writer Tim Smith discuss bringing their perspective to a beloved franchise, body horror, David Lynch, their writing process, that image, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where…
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Writer/director Ned Benson (The Greatest Hits; The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby) discusses writing an earnest love story, writing through the lens of a director, the delusions of belief, when to let go, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Wr…
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Mark Newton, CMT, a distinguished market analyst and strategist at Fundstrat Global Advisors, brought his wealth of experience and analytical prowess to the forefront in a compelling podcast interview on the CMT Association's Fill The Gap series. With a career spanning significant roles at firms like Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Greywolf Ex…
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Aron Eli Coleite (Spiderwick Chronicles; Atlas)
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Aron Eli Coleite (creator/showrunner, The Spiderwick Chronicles; Atlas) discusses dialogue and action, helpful Aron-isms, our goldfish attention spans, key differences between TV and movie writing, why development takes so long now, and lots more. Come see Retrospecs on Sunday, May 19, 2-4pm PT at the Elysian Theater in LA! In Retrospecs, we dig th…
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#022 - Rethinking Homeownership and Building Wealth with Michael Brooks
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In this episode of the Wealth Eazy podcast, I sit down with Michael Brooks, a former Formula 2000 series auto racing driver turned successful mortgage broker. Michael shares his journey and challenges conventional wisdom about homeownership and building wealth through real estate. We discuss common misconceptions about mortgage brokers, the benefit…
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Episode 38: Live from CMT 2024 Summit Dubai with FRANK TEIXEIRA, CMT, CFA & DAVID LUNDGREN, CMT, CFA
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This episode of Fill the Gap features a live Fireside Chat with special guests Frank Teixeira, CMT, CFA & David Lundgren, CMT, CFA moderated by Tyler Wood, CMT. Recorded at the CMT 2024 Summit in Dubai, UAE on February 29, 2024 inside the Museum of the Future. In this special live release of Fill the Gap, Frank Teixeira, CMT, CFA, and David Lundgre…
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Don McKellar (co-creator, The Sympathizer)
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Writer/director/actor Don McKellar (co-creator, The Sympathizer' 32 Short Films About Glenn Gould; Childstar) discusses throwing yourself into the deep end, the terrors of expectation, tradlation, and representation, collaborating with Park Chan-wook, how to know when to fight, his role on Slings and Arrows, and more. Come see Retrospecs on Sunday,…
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#021- Cracking the Code to Infinite Banking with Jeremiah Dew
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Welcome back to the Wealth Eazy podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Jeremiah Dew, a speaker, serial entrepreneur, and Infinite Banking Concept (IBC) practitioner. Jeremiah and his brother Jonah, known as the "Banking Bros," host the Cash Compound podcast, where they teach people how to save and spend money simultaneously using IBC. Jeremiah b…
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Michael Jamin (Tacoma FD; Maron) discusses his new collection of personal essays, A Paper Orchestra, sharing versus oversharing, what he learned about art from David Bowie and Pharrel, and more. Buy A Paper Orchestra and see Jamin on his live reading tour! Info here: https://michaeljamin.com/product/a-paper-orchestra/ Come see Retrospecs on Sunday,…
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#020 - Architecting Your Financial Future with Matt Love
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Welcome back to the Wealth Eazy podcast! Today I’m speaking with financial expert Matt Love about eliminating future taxation and how to become their own banker. Matt shares his unique journey from architecture to the financial world and how he helps clients supercharge their wealth. We’ll also discuss the flaws of conventional retirement planning …
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Evan Waite (Family Guy; The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) discusses the kinds of comedy he enjoys, breaking in by taking chances, his new book Life Wants You Dead: A Calm, Rational and Totally Legit Guide to Scaring Yourself Safe, and more. Come see Retrospecs on Sunday, April 21, 2-4pm PT at the Elysian Theater in LA! In Retrospecs, we dig those old …
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