Best Mark Galvin Podcasts (2024)

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262 - Denice Dudley - Dunwoody Oktoberfest: The Event Everyone’s Talking About 15:19

6h ago15:19

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Denice Dudley is helping to put together an amazing Dunwoody Oktoberfest event at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 28th from noon-6pm. Enjoy authentic German food trucks, beer, live music, family-friendly activities, and exciting raffle prizes. This vibrant community event, backed by tons of local sponsors, features a beer gard…

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261 - Keith Pepper - Building a Digital-First Media Company 29:32

1h ago29:32

29:32

Keith Pepper, owner of Rough Draft Atlanta, shares his journey of transforming a traditional newspaper into a digital-first media powerhouse. This episode dives into the challenges of competing for attention in the digital age, the continued relevance of print media, and the role of newsletters in fostering community engagement. Keith also explores…

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260 - Rotary Club of Dunwoody - Jack Sparks w/ Mosquito Joe 20:03

7d ago20:03

20:03

Podcast 260 - Rotary Club of Dunwoody - Jack Sparks w/ Mosquito Joe This is the first of a few podcasts where I’ll be highlighting Rotary Club of Dunwoody members. Jack is the outgoing club president and owner of Mosquito Joe of North Atlanta. We talk about everything from Rotary, mosquitos, Cornerstone Christian Academy, and how we met 6 years ago…

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259 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

Podcast 259 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin Discover Dunwoody is the official destination marketing organization for Dunwoody, Georgia. It promotes Dunwoody as a premier destination for visitors by highlighting the city's attractions, events, dining, shopping, and accommodation options. Check out their socials at @discoverdunwoody. I talk with Ma…

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258 - Leadership Perimeter - Rosalyn Putnam 31:21

2M ago31:21

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Podcast 258 - Leadership Perimeter - Rosalyn Putnam Leadership Perimeter has graduated over 1,000 leaders making a positive impact in their communities. Many from the City of Dunwoody. They also have a youth program for high school students that teaches leadership skills, resumés, and networking to learn how to interact with other community leaders…

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257 - Dunwoody 4th of July Parade - Leah Economos with EEP Events 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

Podcast 257 - Dunwoody 4th of July Parade - Leah Economos with EEP Events Who’s excited about the 2024 Dunwoody 4th of July Parade?! This might be the largest Parade we’ve ever had. We wanted to highlight some of the fun participants and give a shoutout to the amazing sponsors. This year’s Grand Marshal will be David Abes from Village Dunwoody. The…

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256 - Chuck Singleton 5K Run - Get Moving for the Movie 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

Podcast 256 - Chuck Singleton 5K Run - Get Moving for the Movie Caroline Camick, Lisa Edmondson, and Karen Ketchum all grew up in Doraville, and now they are making a movie about the city they love. Join them for a 5K on June 29th where proceeds go to the production of the "Made in Doraville" movie. It starts and ends at the new Assembly Atlanta St…

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Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: Five Critical Questions For Smarter Benefit Decisions With Paul “Joey” Stone 53:59

4M ago53:59

53:59

There are five main segments of health CARE and health INSURANCE. Those five segments are riddled with misaligned incentives and hidden profits for insurers, pharmacy brokers, and the healthcare systems. The American Healthcare Consumer must be aware of the pitfalls and possibilities that exist within their plans. Informed consumers are seeking ali…

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255 - Cathy Cobbs - Reporting On Dunwoody For Over 20 Years 39:51

4M ago39:51

39:51

Podcast 255 - Cathy Cobbs - Reporting On Dunwoody For Over 20 Years What’s Up Dunwoody wouldn’t be the same without all the other Dunwoody news media publications around us. I’ve shared countless articles on social media that Cathy Cobbs has written over the years, and learned so much from her Dunwoody Reporter and now Rough Draft stories. She reac…

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254 - DeKalb County School Board District 1 (Part 3 of 3) - Austin McDonald 20:46

4M ago20:46

20:46

Podcast 254 - DeKalb County School Board District 1 (Part 3 of 3) - Austin McDonald Early elections start today! Austin McDonald is one of the two candidates running for the District 1 position. Austin finds inspiration in the stories of the local schools shared by his wife's family and his grandmother, a retired educator. Despite current challenge…

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253 - DeKalb County School Board District 1 (Part 2 of 3) - Andrew Ziffer 23:56

4M ago23:56

23:56

Podcast 253 - DeKalb County School Board District 1 (Part 2 of 3) - Andrew Ziffer Early elections start today! Andrew Ziffer is one of the two candidates running for the District 1 position. Andrew is a local parent who has lived in Dunwoody for the past 17 years and Chamblee for the previous 12 years. He is a corporate and small business professio…

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252 - DeKalb County School Board District 1 (Part 1 of 3) - Anna Hill 12:59

4M ago12:59

12:59

Podcast 252 - DeKalb County School Board District 1 (Part 1 of 3) - Anna Hill Early elections start today! Anna Hill is our current District 1 Representative. She is serving through December, and has done a great job over the first few years holding the County fiscally accountable. We kick off this 3 part series talking about her time on the Board …

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251 - Touring Assembly Atlanta Studios - Stacey Risley 33:27

4M ago33:27

33:27

Podcast 251 - Touring Assembly Atlanta - Stacey Risley Stacey is the Host of the Good Neighbor North Atlanta Podcast and the Publisher of Dunwoody Neighbors Magazine. In this episode we discuss Dunwoody podcasting and what we thought of our behind the scenes tour of the massive Assembly Atlanta film studios in Doraville.…

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250 - Lemonade Days - Hope Follmer and Mark Gallegos 19:15

5M ago19:15

19:15

Podcast 250 - Lemonade Days - Hope Follmer and Mark Gallegos Lemonade Days is Wednesday through Sunday this week! If you're new to Dunwoody, you have to experience the small town feel. On this episode, Hope Follmer tells us all about what's new this year. Come for the cheaper $20 unlimited rides on Wednesday and Thursday, and then make sure you're …

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249 - Rush Union Soccer at Brook Run - Neil McNabb 21:13

5M ago21:13

21:13

Podcast 249 - Rush Union Soccer at Brook Run - Neil McNabb Rush Union Soccer has done an incredible job utilizing the new fields at Brook Run. The Webers spend a lot of time there, and we love the family atmosphere that the City and the Club have developed. I play in the over-40 league there on Mondays, and my boys practice there 4 nights a week du…

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248 - Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse - Melanie Williams 10:18

5M ago10:18

10:18

Podcast 248 - Cheek-Spruill Farmhouse - Melanie Williams The most iconic property in Dunwoody is now available for lease. They are looking for a tenant that won't put a lot of wear and tear on the building, just as the previous law firm did a wonderful job of that. Go by and visit the History Room at the Farmhouse, and learn about the past use of t…

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247 - Mike Petchenik - Petchenik Media Group 22:39

6M ago22:39

22:39

Podcast 247 - Mike Petchenik - Petchenik Media Group You may know that name from his days on Channel 2 News. Mike Petchenik is a National Emmy Award-winning communicator and strategic storyteller. He spent 20 years in broadcasting, covering the area around Dunwoody. We talk about his days as a news reporter, and how he used those skills and talents…

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246 - Spruill Artistic Affair Event - Alan Mothner 21:44

6M ago21:44

21:44

Podcast 246 - Spruill Artistic Affair Event - Alan Mothner Alan is one of my favorite Dunwoodians. He is CEO of the Spruill Center for the Arts, and an all around good guy. In this episode, we talk about the direction of Spruill and their brand new facility update. Alan breaks down the public/private partnership that the city has with its non-profi…

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245 - Mitzvah House - Chaya Goldberg 15:45

8M ago15:45

15:45

Podcast 245 - Mitzvah House - Chaya Goldberg After spreading light in more than a dozen countries, the Goldbergs landed in Dunwoody. At the Mitzvah House, they believe in world peace, no more hunger and a time filled with abundance and joy. It just starts with one good deed. We talk about the Community Forum, what she loves about Dunwoody, and how …

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244 - BKS Partners - Hannah O’Donoghue 14:47

8M ago14:47

14:47

Podcast 244 - BKS Partners - Hannah O’Donoghue If you've done any professional networking around Dunwoody, you've probably run into Hannah. She's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to insurance and risk management and still makes time to volunteer around the community in many different ways including the Chesnut Challenge, Dunwoody Galloway Runnin…

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Putting The Big “F” In Fiduciary: The Impact Of The CAA Of 2021 On Group Health Plans With Jamie Greenleaf 58:39

9M ago58:39

58:39

Transparency in healthcare isn't just about revealing costs; it's about empowering employers to navigate a complex system, save on inflated expenses, and truly prioritize their employees' well-being. In this episode, Jamie Greenleaf discusses the complex world of fiduciary responsibilities within healthcare plans. She dissects and reveals the chall…

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243 - Ark Coffeehaus - Priscilla Wells 11:41

9M ago11:41

11:41

Podcast 243 - Ark Coffeehaus - Priscilla Wells Dunwoody’s newest coffee shop is located on the south side PIB gateway and has been a huge hit since opening a few weeks ago. Ark is a craft coffee & tea shop specializing in nutrient dense food and regenerative practices. They work closely with a local farm to ensure to put more nutrients back into th…

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242 - A Better Dunwoody - Erika Harris 27:54

9M ago27:54

27:54

Podcast 242 - A Better Dunwoody - Erika Harris Leading up to the Bond Referendum Vote a few weeks ago, there was a lot of talk about “what makes for a better Dunwoody”. Everyone has their opinion, but I think we all learned a lot about our city when the Bond failed to pass. Dunwoody is fundamentally different than those around us. We don’t want to …

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Breaking Barriers: How Paytient Reshapes Healthcare Affordability With Chris Labrecque 49:10

10M ago49:10

49:10

Paytient makes it easier for your employees to afford the care they need – regardless of their credit history. Lou and Chris discuss the impact skyrocketing out-of-pocket costs have on people financially and medically. Paytient is a simple plan addition that ensures members do not have to avoid necessary medical care, and can fill ALL their medicat…

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241 - Light Up Dunwoody and EEP Events - Jimmy Economos 18:08

10M ago18:08

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Podcast 241 - Light Up Dunwoody and EEP Events - Jimmy Economos Jimmy DJ'd his own Dunwoody Homecoming Dance and has been producing events around the city ever since. He and his wife Leah are vital in helping put on the 4th of July Parade. In the last few years, they've really taken Light Up Dunwoody to a whole new level. Come out and enjoy the fes…

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Helping Plan Sponsors Meet Their Fiduciary Responsibilities And Unleash True Consumerism Into Health Care With Mark Galvin 1:01:21

11M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Employers have a tremendous opportunity to take control of health care spending with the incredible growth of technology in the healthcare space. The recent legislation also increases the fiduciary responsibility of plan sponsors, and companies like Talon can unleash actionable data like never before. In this episode, Lou and Mark Galvin discuss he…

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240 - DUMC Performing Arts - Scott Wilkinson and Joy Gregory 26:18

11M ago26:18

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Podcast 240 - DUMC Performing Arts - Scott Wilkinson and Joy Gregory This is a big weekend for DUMC Performing Arts! Come join them for a journey Into the Woods with a talented cast and amazing director. Joy Gregory has plenty of professional musical theatre directing experience and is currently a second year M. Div. student at Emory’s Candler Scho…

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The Never Pay Pathway - Empowering The American Health Care Consumer With Marshall Allen 48:27

11M ago48:27

48:27

Marshall Allen is the second two-time guest of Benefits with Friends. He and Lou previously discussed his book "Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win." This time, the conversation focuses on Marshall's project aimed at empowering the American Healthcare Consumer: The Never Pay Pathway. The Never Pay Pathwa…

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239 - Parks, Trails, and Greenspace Bond Vote Nov. 7th - Joe Seconder 24:17

12M ago24:17

24:17

Podcast 239 - Parks, Trails, and Greenspace Bond Vote Nov. 7th - Joe Seconder Dunwoody's bond referendum gives voters the power to decide if the City of Dunwoody can issue bonds to invest in major City projects and improvements. This will appear on the November 7, 2023 ballot. Bond financing would be used for capital projects to build or improve ph…

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238 - DINOWOODY - Lisa Torres 38:02

12M ago38:02

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Podcast 238 - DinoWoody - Lisa Torres 🦖 Lisa started displaying positive and inspirational messages in her yard back in 2020 during the Pandemic. The words were surrounded by inflatable dinosaurs that made local children (and adults) smile, and neighbors embraced it. Last month, one individual tried to bring it all to an end it all by filing a sign…

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237 - Politan Row Food Hall at Ashford Lane - Will Donaldson 16:43

12M ago16:43

16:43

Podcast 237 - Politan Row Food Hall at Ashford Lane - Will Donaldson Dunwoody waited a long time for this food hall... then it disappeared after only a couple months. Will Donaldson and Politan Row have stepped in to take it over with a proven track record at Colony Square in Midtown and across the southeast. There will be 9 unique food stalls with…

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236 - DaVinci’s Pizzeria - Jason Black and Beau Dameier 26:16

1y ago26:16

26:16

Podcast 236 - DaVinci’s Pizzeria - Jason Black and Beau Dameier DaVinci’s was a huge hit at the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade this year, giving out t-shirts and coupons and working the crowd in the rain! They opened in 2019 in the Orchard Park Center at Jett Ferry and Dunwoody Club Drive. Since then, they’ve done a great job teaming up with local sch…

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235 - Rabbi Eric Feld - Congregation Beth Shalom 19:21

1y ago19:21

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Podcast 235 - Rabbi Eric Feld - Congregation Beth Shalom This was a fun episode with my new friend Eric Feld. I ask him about his first impressions of the city since moving to Dunwoody about a year ago, and then I force him to choose his favorite restaurants. Eric talks about his journey of becoming a rabbi, what makes Beth Shalom such a special pl…

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How One Mobile App Aims To Eliminate Consumerism In Healthcare With Leo Wisniewski 1:00:24

1y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Consumerism in healthcare should empower patients to make better medical choices. Instead, it penalizes them with higher hospital prices when making bad decisions and forces them to acquire extremely costly services. Leo Wisniewski, Co-Founder and CIO at Health Cost Labs, does not want such unethical practices to thrive in this space. In this episo…

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234 - Jeff Henderson - Know What You’re For 27:04

1y ago27:04

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Podcast 234 - Jeff Henderson - Know What You're For This is one of my all-time favorite podcast conversations. Jeff Henderson is an author, motivational speaker, and leadership coach. We talk about what he’s learned from his experiences in marketing and community impact initiatives during his time at Chick-fil-A and North Point Community Church. Je…

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233 - Dunwoody Christian School - Dr Kevin Jenkins 9:02

1y ago9:02

9:02

Dr Kevin Jenkins Podcast 233 - Dunwoody Christian School - Dr Kevin Jenkins Dunwoody Christian School has found an amazing new leader and Head of School in Dr Jenkins. His first real outing with his new "family" is at the Dunwoody July 4th Parade, where he’ll be riding in an old vintage Bronco. Make sure you wave and welcome him to Dunwoody. Dunwoo…

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232 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin 28:42

1y ago28:42

28:42

Podcast 232 - Discover Dunwoody - Mark Galvin Discover Dunwoody is the destination marketing organization for Dunwoody. They encourage visitors to discover the unexpected experiences found in the community. As an organization, Discover Dunwoody is the city’s premier partner in hospitality as well. Mark Galvin is the Director of Marketing and an all…

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231 - Create Dunwoody - Jennifer Long 13:11

1y ago13:11

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Podcast 231 - Create Dunwoody - Jennifer Long Create Dunwoody was established to work in partnership with the City of Dunwoody to establish and support public art in the city. They partner with other organizations to support the growth of placemaking and improve the quality of life for all who live, work, and play in the City of Dunwoody. Jennifer …

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230 - Tom Lambert - Dunwoody Trails and Bonds 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

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Podcast 230 - Tom Lambert - Dunwoody Trails and the Bond Vote in November Dunwoody City Council made 2 big moves this week, approving the Dunwoody Trails Master Plan and calling for a bond vote to help pay for it. The approval puts the decision in the hands of Dunwoody voters on November 7th. If approved, the City of Dunwoody would work on capital …

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229 - Dunwoody Parks and Recreation - Brent Walker 24:05

1+ y ago24:05

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Podcast 229 - Dunwoody Parks and Recreation - Brent Walker Brent Walker has been our Director of Parks and Rec since 2010. He has been here from the very beginning, and we should be proud of what he and the city have helped build here. We talk about Two Bridges Park, Homecoming Park, and plans for the former Austin Elementary School site on Roberts…

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How Actionable Data is Changing Healthcare and Insurance for the Better! 57:59

1+ y ago57:59

57:59

Ironically, this episode aired live on the 4th of May, which is commonly referred to as "May the Force", a play on the iconic line from Star Wars, "May the Force be with you!" Fittingly, we are joined by Allison De Paoli, the Founder of Altiqe Consulting, who is a "Force" in the benefits arena, having received recognition from many industry organiz…

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228 - Stage Door Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - Lauren Morris 17:32

1+ y ago17:32

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Podcast 228 - Stage Door Theatre Presents Peter and the Starcatcher - Lauren Morris There’s been such a push for the Arts in Dunwoody over the last few years, but it’s not all about murals on parking decks and painted picnic tables. Stage Door Theatre is a gem in our city. One of their best performances to date opens tonight and runs through May 28…

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227 - Simply Done Donuts - Karissa Tuttle 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

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Podcast 227 - Simply Done Donuts - Karissa Tuttle Karissa and Joey Tuttle live in Dunwoody. They opened their first mini donut shop in Duluth back in 2017. Since then, they've been driving their donut truck "Sprinkles" all over Atlanta hitting up catering jobs and food truck events. About a month ago, they found a temporary home for Sprinkles at th…

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DPC: Planting The Seeds To Rebuild A Care System That Works For Patients And Doctors With Dr. Jeffrey Gold 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

1:05:33

After working as an employed physician in a major hospital system for 8 years, Dr. Jeffrey Gold began to get increasingly frustrated with the bureaucracy of insurance-based medicine that resulted in less of his time spent on caring for his patients in the way he envisioned since he was considering medicine as a career. In 2014, he opened the first …

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226 - Shortbarrel Bourbon - Clinton Dugan and Patrick Lemmond 15:36

1+ y ago15:36

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Podcast 226 - Shortbarrel Bourbon - Clinton Dugan and Patrick Lemmond You're going to hear Shortbarrel more and more around the city of Dunwoody. These guys are everywhere. What started as a small group of friends in a barrel picking group in 2016, the Shortbarrel name has become a staple on the shelves of home bars. They recently purchased Old Fou…

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225 - Lemonade Days 2023 - Hope Follmer, Mark Gallegos, and Jan Slimming 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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Podcast 225 - Lemonade Days 2023 - Hope Follmer, Mark Gallegos, and Jan Slimming Lemonade Days is this week! Hope tells us about the history of the history of the event, and some cool changes this year. Mark breaks down the music scene including Dunwoody Idol and the other bands that will be playing throughout the weekend. Jan Slimming runs the Dun…

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224 - The Burger Benefit - Billy Kramer (NFA Burger) 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

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Podcast 224 - The Burger Benefit - Billy Kramer (NFA Burger) The Burger Benefit will bring chefs from around the world for a one day event to raise money for The Giving Kitchen on May 7th in the Village. Each chef will cook their own version of the cheeseburger from The Menu for one hour. Approximately 60 burgers per participant will be available t…

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223 - Sgt. Anwar Sillah - Dunwoody Police Department 19:39

1+ y ago19:39

19:39

The Dunwoody Police Department plays a huge role in our Dunwoody Community. You'll find them out on the streets keeping our city safe, but also at every area event hanging out and talking to citizens. Chief Grogan also puts a huge emphasis on social media to help the city get to know the individuals in the department. You'll probably recognize Anwa…

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Patient Savings 101: The Power Of Cash Payments In Healthcare With Korb Matosich 59:06

1+ y ago59:06

59:06

Lou will be joined by Korb Matosich, Co-Founder, CEO and Board Member of Asserta Health. Korb has an unusual depth of experience managing all sides of health care payment. He oversaw both Revenue Cycle Management and Payment Integrity businesses at Ingenix, now Optum, at UnitedHealth Group. He also served as the CEO of AAPC, an organization that ce…

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222 - Coach Tom Bass and Steve Fortenberry - DHS 50th Open House 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

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Dunwoody High School is opening its doors for all past, present, and future Wildcats! Come help us celebrate our last 50th Anniversary event on Saturday, April 15th from 11:30am-4pm! What you can expect: -Legendary teachers from the past -Music & Food Trucks -DHS Art Gala -Performing Arts "Show" Down -Clubs & Careers "Pathway" Exhibition -Alumni Fl…

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