A BenefitHacker is a NEW BREED OF ADVISOR. SMARTER, FASTER, and driven by results. BenefitHackers wage war against THE STATUS QUO…And win. BenefitHackers ARE CARRIER-NEUTRAL and are never shackled to insurance carriers. A BenefitHacker puts CLIENTS before commissions. If you ask others in their industry, they’ll tell you that what Benefit Hackers are doing is impossible…yet it’s happening DAILY. BenefitHackers… - Design creative strategies - Implement efficiently - Communicate clearly - TRAN ...
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Based in Los Angeles, California, FILTHY ARMENIAN ADVENTURES is a travel agency for the soul that takes you all over the map of our cultural apocalypse and deep into its most forbidden and forgotten territories. Where no topic is taboo. Where no personality is too extreme. Where the past is never past, the present’s always present, and the Santa Ana Winds are always blowing. Where the most enchanting public or private figures in our landscape are dared to abandon their masks and join a Filth ...
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Philosophy for Flourishing, a podcast of OSI, explores principles and practices for achieving and maintaining physical and spiritual health, and generally living the happiest, most fulfilling life possible. Join Jon Hersey and guests for rich conversations and useful ideas.
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From the reign of preposterous royal individuals, such as George IV, formerly Prince of Wales, and King Ludvig II of Bavaria, to the brilliant and belligerent, like the Italian artist, Caravaggio, to the scandalous les Incroyables et Merveilleuses, who emerged from the French Reign of Terror, the chronicles revealed in Outrageous History! will raise your eyebrows and leave you shaking your head. Join journalist Ernest Granson as he interviews historians around the world, delving into some of ...
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If you’ve ever read the book, Atlas shrugged you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, that’s OK. We all feel the weight of the world on our shoulders and this is an experience. I’m going through now that might be helpful.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message…
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Through the driving range, along the greenway, and beside the L.A. River -- a long hello to the life and times of Steve Sailer, the forbidden figure and famous shamus of the San Fernando Valley. Including how he became who he is, the art of noticing, and why America needs more sex drugs and rock n' roll. Buy Sailer's excellent new book Noticing, ou…
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Smoke Break: The Zone of Interest / The Curse / True Detective: Women Talking
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Three mini episodes from a new regular feature available to Patreon subscribers since December. These are "lived-in" reviews of the Oscar winning travesty Zone of Interest, Nathan Fielder's show The Curse, and the latest season of True Detective. For 10+ of these a month, plus over twice as many feature episodes, subscribe to he show at patreon.com…
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How did Cara Cunningham -- who, as "Chris Crocker," became an internet folk hero for urging the world to leave Britney alone -- find her way through MySpace stardom, gay porn, and Canceled Bitch Island to the hallowed Paglian enclave of free women, free men? We discuss. For the full 2.5 hour episode -- plus over twice the adventures and regular "sm…
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70. Capote vs. Capote (w/ Jack Mason, Adam Lehrer, Zach Langley)
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"All literature is gossip." A dish-fest on the rise and fall of Truman Capote, the acid fairy of American letters, and the elephant in the closet. With Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist, Adam Lehrer of Safety Propaganda, and Zach Langley of I'm So Popular For full 3 hour episode -- and twice as many adventures, plus regular mini "smoke break" e…
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This is such a heartwarming story for me to tell. Just listen to this while you’re doing something else.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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69. Loving Las Vegas (w/ Curtis Yarvin, Delicious Tacos, and more)
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At the penthouse ballroom of the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino, I invite Curtis Yarvin, Delicious Tacos, Astral Flight, Mommy Milkers, Catherine, Vera, Isaac Simpson, Matt Pegan, Garin and everyone else to love Las Vegas, if only for a night. For the full 1.5 hour episode, twice as many feature adventures, and regular "smoke break" mini eps, subscribe…
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How do you grow up in a country where everyone wants you dead -- and escape with the help of Pasolini and Brando? Monica (Temple of Friendship) tells her story. Reprised with a new intro, in light of recent triumphs and tragedies. For twice as many adventures (including the most intimate and scandalous ones) and 10+ "smoke break" mini episodes a mo…
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Without … it costing 🫵 you any money! Just take 10 minutes. Just hit play. Just sit back and listen.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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A dream remembered. Designer Elena Velez discusses the math and aftermath of "Tomorrow Is Another Day," her bombshell Gone With the Wind-themed salon that toppled the media mannequins at NYC fashion week, the cold civil war, and the battle for artistic freedom. To support the show and get access to twice as many adventures, plus several intimate "s…
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Before they canceled him, Alfred Hitchcock made a movie about "the birds." Before they canceled her, Camille Paglia wrote an entire book about THE BIRDS. Here's why both are so prophetic of our henpecked times. A gull session with Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist on two monumental figures in the Filthy Armenian landscape. For the full 2.45 hou…
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Mitchell Broderick and Tim Chermak join me to discuss their new company and how they’re using it to both promote rational philosophy and upend an industry.
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Ayn Rand’s Objectivist Ethics: A Rational Approach to Living the Good Life
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This show is all about principles and practices for living the best, most fulfilling life possible, so in this episode, I figured I’d dig into the ideas of a thinker who identified a novel approach to philosophy, the goal of which is to help people flourish. That philosopher is Ayn Rand, and her Objectivist ethics begins with observations of the fa…
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There is daytime socialism. And there is nighttime socialism. George Orwell narrates a long summer night in Barcelona where a friend and I pursue a very different, but not entirely different, dream than the one that falls to pieces in HOMAGE TO CATALONIA. For the full 2.5 hour episode -- and over twice as many adventures as well as exclusive daily …
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⁉️ BEST Asset Class: No One Knows About 😩
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14 years ago I learned about an asset class that I could store, protect and grow my wealth and income. Up until that point I was totally misinformed about this particular strategy.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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Surfing the Time Capsule: Are architects doomed for tragedy?
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Frank Lloyd Wright, Antoni Gaudi, Adolf Loos, Louis Sullivan; why were their lives such a mess? Maybe it's the Jekyll and Hyde conundrum. In this episode of Surfing the Time Capsule, we'll take a look at this puzzling condition that seems to bedevil some architects.By Ernest Granson
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Addressing the "curse" of Alec Baldwin Derangement Syndrome. For twice as many adventures plus regular bite-size "smoke breaks" and heads up on next live event, subscribe to the.show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian Follow us on X/insga @filthyarmenian Take moment to review and rate the show wherever you listen, it helps.…
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63. An Encounter with the Enemy at Taix
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The Mormon has gone clean, but his newfound inner peace meets a challenge in our return to L.A.'s oldest purveyor of soup... To follow the full twisted adventure, subscribe to the show at patreon.com/filthyarmenian for over twice as many episodes. Please rate and review the show wherever you listen, and follow us on X/insta @filthyarmenian…
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Surfing the Time Capsule - Buying up the brightest stars in the art universe
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Is the Leonardo da Vinci's painting entitled "Salvator Mundi" worth almost half a billion dollars? For Saudi Arabian crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, that's chump change. Join journalist Ernest Granson as he examines the motivation behind the astronomical values of the world's most expensive paintings.…
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62. White Christmas - Live (w/ Richard Hanania, Jack Mason, Ben Braddock)
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On January 6, in front of packed house at the Adventurer's Club Los Angeles (est. 1921), we perform a surrogate rebirth of the spirit of Christmas. With Richard Hanania, Jack Mason (The Perfume Nationalist), Ben Braddock, DJ Gum Arabic, and Santa Claus. For the full 2.5 hour episode -- and twice as many adventures overall, plus regular bite size "s…
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Part 5 - Bank On Yourself: For Business Owners
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Do you own a business? Do you want to start a business? Listen to this episode on how you can use your own banking policy to maximize access to capital to grow your business.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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Part 4 - Bank On Yourself: Retirement Planning
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How to use a properly design banking policy to fund your future retirement needs. This is incredible. Listen to this.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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Part 3 - Bank On Yourself - College Tuition Planning
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Having your own bank allows you extreme flexibility and peace of mind to plan for college or advanced degree expenses for your children or grandchildren--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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This session, John digs a bit deeper into the key aspects of what to look for when designing or evaluating a banking policy--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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Part one of two episodes. This episode John talks about on a high-level. What exactly is Bank on yours yourself. It’s also called infinite, banking or privatize banking.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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John explains the six different ways you can pay for healthcare benefits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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61. The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down w/ Glen Rockney
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Wanted. America. Dead or Alive. Glen Rockney of Rare Candy and The Back Wall joins me for a dance to the haunting tunes and portents of Martin Scorcese's THE LAST WALTZ (1978), a documentary classic about the historic final concert where The Band and friends staged several of the greatest rock performances of all time. For the full 2.5 hour episode…
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Only one percent of the members in a typical group health insurance plan contribute 30% of the overall claims usage.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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Specialty drugs may count for a large percentage of your span, but may only be generated from a few number of members on your health plan.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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In a typical group health plan, prescription drugs make up 30 to 50% of the overall spend. Listen to this episode to learn how to manage it better.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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One of the most important factors, when talking about healthcare insurance is the network you access. Whether it’s Anthem or United healthcare. This will teach you how to access those networks on a wholesale pricing basis versus paying full retail.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message…
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60. F. Scott Fitzgerald Under Sunset Blvd (w/ Matthew Specktor)
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F. Scott Fitzgerald died a few steps below Sunset as a broken man and cautionary symbol of what Hollywood can do to your talent and soul. But how true is that fable? Matthew Specktor -- author of Always Crashing in the Same Car: On Art, Crisis & Los Angeles, California and founding editor of the L.A. Review of Books -- joins me on a journey from Fi…
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Free proposals? Yes. Free quotes? Yes. Free strategic advice? Absolutely not. Listen to this episode to learn why.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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Liberating trapped Capital for auto dealership groups
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How to liberate, trapped capital in your operating expense, line item, and apply rate to earnings. Effectively increasing the business valuation of your company.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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59. Bob Dylan on Hollywood Blvd. Volume 2
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Returning to the vaudeville theater on the boulevard of crime for the second half of Bob Dylan’s Rough n Rowdy Ways concert and album, the second act of his life, and the fateful question posed by his final American prophesy… For twice as many adventures, including an upcoming episode on The Last Waltz and Volume One of this episode, please support…
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This is one of the best communication tips I think I have ever learned about. If you are in Sales, this will really help you. However, this applies to pretty much any type of communication even with your kids. John explains how to recognize the difference between a complaint or an objection when talking to people.--- Send in a voice message: https:…
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In this episode, John shares a lesson that he learned years ago that has really helped him in his life. Both personally spiritually and professionally. When your gut instinct, intuition, or spiritual feeling, has you on the fence whether to say yes, or no to a situation, John, suggest you say yes. Listen to this episode as he gives several examples…
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This is one of the biggest tips I can give someone whenever you are embarking on learning something new, improving your skills, becoming a better person, enhancing your education, etc. John shares two experiences, one with Grant Cardone in the other with Oren Klaff.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/…
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58. Daylight Savings at the Suicide Bridge
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Jumping off the Colorado Street Bridge -- which curves majestically over the Arroyo Secco, one of the driest rivers known to man -- is not as easy as it once was. But don't panic. It's not dark yet. My guest Isaac Simpson has a right wing ad agency that can rebrand your troubles using the ancient power of negative thinking. An adventure of light, l…
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Reviewing Chuck Klosterman's recent book THE NINETIES, my guest and I reminisce about -- you guessed it -- The Nineties, until both of us arrive at a state of deep and all-consuming melancholy. The Nineties, that decade where history stopped, maybe to jerk off. How did we let that go? Where did we go so wrong? And most importantly: who can we point…
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On International Jihad Day, we find ourselves hunting for answers to horror in the Middle East in the historic hauntfest version of Knott's Berry Farm -- an iconic California theme park with a very important political secret of its own. For the full 2.5 hour adventure -- and twice as many eps overall, including the most intimate and scandalous ones…
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I crash the home of anti-woke sex symbol Richard Hanania, in many ways the MLK of our time, for a wide-ranging backyard conversation on his life, romances, his new book The Origins of Woke: Civil Rights Law, Corporate America, and the Triumph of Identity Politics...and our aggressive off-white dream to make America fun again. To support the show an…
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UNLOCKED: Joan Didion Had an Abortion w/ Jack Mason
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In honor of our first live show LOS ANGELES, unlocking a favorite bull session on Joan Didion's landmark SLOUCHING TOWARDS BETHLEHEM (and the odious Netflix documentary about her) with Jack Mason of The Perfume Nationalist. For many more like this and access to twice as many adventures, including the most intimate and scandalous ones and our first …
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Eliminate the deductible for your employees. Without changing your carrier or plan design.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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54. LOS ANGELES a reverie under the stars
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It is a dark, dark age. But there are figures in the landscape, filthy particles in the air, and a city that has long served as a map of the apocalypse. Also dolmas. Welcome to the first live Filthy Armenian Adventure. This is Act 1: Fire, Brimstone, & the Santa Ana Winds featuring Alec Mouhibian and Joan Didion's ghost. For the full magical evenin…
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When considering making a change to an employee benefits consultant, I’d like to use the following analogy of what is happening with Dion Sanders at the University of Colorado football team--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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A propos of nothing, we explore the deceptions and wonders of female desire as revealed by Oscar Wilde and Richard Strauss's shocking opera SALOME. With Mommy Milkers (the Girl from Baku @mochak123) and Veronica (@our_daily_pain). If this free episode "touches" you please support the show by subscribing on patreon.com/filthyarmenian and get access …
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52. The Las’ Lesbian of Las Vegas PREVIEW
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Splendid dinner with Vera at Scarpetta in Cosmo where we discuss our idiotic generations, the sexual devolution, growing up on social media, paleolesbianism, neopuritanism, transmania, and more while she watches me eat a bowl of pasta. For the full episode, and access to over 50 other patron-only adventures, support the show by subscribing at patre…
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Is Las Vegas the last city where lesbians are born? A Las' Lesbian takes me on a tour of the still moderately woke-free Erotic Heritage Museum, an eccentric altar of smut co-founded by a preacher and pornographer in the city of sin. If you enjoy this free episode and want to see the show continue, subscribe on patreon.com/filthyarmenian for access …
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The administration component of a group health plan is the most important, but least understood. Listen to this episode is John explains what you need to know in under 12 minutes.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/benefithackers/message
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