Best Marshall Houston Podcasts (2024)

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Laws of the Three Weeks 12:05

6h ago12:05

12:05

The Living Jewishly Podcast is dedicated to learning, understanding and appreciating the greatness of Jewish heritage and the Torah through the simplified, concise study of Halacha, Jewish Law, thereby enhancing our understanding of how Hashem wants us to live our daily lives in a Jewish way. In this Living Jewishly Podcast BONUS episode, Rabbi Ary…

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S1E172 - Christopher B. Davis, Melanie Keller, and Nicole Grida 56:11

2d ago56:11

56:11

Episode Notes The new President of LeMoyne Owen College Christopher B. Davis. He joins me to talk about his journey, what makes the school so special and how he plans to lead it moving forward. Next, Dementia is an illness that affects thousands of people every year but the care is both expensive and exhausting. Meritan, Inc, a Memphis health care …

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S1E171 - Linda Phillips, Shawn Jones, Mike Williams 59:13

8d ago59:13

59:13

Episode Notes Guests include Shelby County Election Commissioner Linda Phillips. With a big election just around the corner, it's time we got an update on what you can expect to see. New machines are also on the ballot and she explains everything you need to know to be an informed voter. Next, the recent revelation that MPD Asst. Chief Shawn Jones …

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California Just Passed PAGA Reform. Here Is the Impact | Brian Mass | William Gould | Tom Manzo 25:35

17d ago25:35

25:35

California’s largest business and labor groups have recently come together to strike a deal on one of the most controversial laws in California: the Private Attorney General Act, also known as PAGA. “Attorneys fighting with companies, companies fighting back. A lot of people realized how much money they could make from it. And it became this billio…

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S1E170 - Dr. Michelle Taylor, Anthony Buckner, and Kevin Woods 58:56

17d ago58:56

58:56

Episode Notes My guests include Dr. Michelle Taylor, Director, Shelby County Health department. She joins me to discuss a few top of mind issues like the high incidence of HIV in our community and that gun violence is now a public health emergency. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has its own set of challenges, one in particular, having enough of…

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Former California Inmate Explains the Impact of Rehabilitation | Brian James 25:35

13d ago25:35

25:35

“I served 29 years and two months. I went in at the age of 16; I was arrested and ultimately convicted of second-degree murder. I’m someone who they call ’the worst of the worst,' who’s taking complete advantage of the opportunities that are in there. I was dead in the water up until about 37 years old. I was going to die in prison. I had accepted …

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Copa America Mini Pod No. 2 - How Bad is Edson’s Injury? 9:40

27d ago9:40

9:40

Before leaving Houston, Cesar Hernandez breaks down his lasting impressions of Mexico's victory against Jamaica, Jimmy Lozano getting the job done and what's next without Edson Alvarez for the rest of the Copa America (probably)

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S1E169 - Chandell Ryan, Van Turner, and Dr. Nick Watkins 59:05

22d ago59:05

59:05

Episode Notes On the next and all new Real Talk Memphis my guests include; Chandell Ryan, President/CEO of the Downtown Memphis Commission. She makes her first visit to the show to talk about her new position and how if anything she did as the former COO for the City of Memphis helped her. Also, now that we are in the midst of a busy tourist season…

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Oakland Non-Profit Hires Homeless to Clean the City | Ken Houston 56:44

19d ago56:44

56:44

“We only hire justice-impacted and unhoused individuals. We work directly behind Oakland Public Works. If you can go there and start with the small things instead of trying to do these huge wins, you'll be able to cure and heal the city.” Siyamak sits down with Ken Houston, the 3rd Generation Oaklander and the director of the Beautification Council…

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Los Angeles May Fix Homelessness After Settlement | Paul Webster 46:29

20d ago46:29

46:29

“We want to be the personal trainer of the city and the county, we want to be the person that they love to hate, because we are encouraging them. We are challenging them. We are motivating them to do something that they haven’t been able to do for themselves. But they know that when they get it done, it'll be better off. It really sends a signal th…

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Copa America Mini Pod No. 1 - Cesar Arrives to Houston 12:21

1M ago12:21

12:21

Ahead of Mexico's first Copa America match against Jamaica, Cesar Hernandez checks in from Houston to discuss where Mexico is at, how optimistic he is about their chances at the tournament and what to expect from Jamaica.

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S1E168 - Sarah Houston, Bennie Cobb, and Geoff Calkins 58:47

26d ago58:47

58:47

Episode Notes My guests include Sarah Houston, aka the ‘water warrior’. With all the excitement and fuss about the new xAI supercomputer project, many people wonder what it all means and how it will affect certain things like our water. Sarah joins me to share the pros or cons. Next, gun violence can lead to tragic consequences. Bennie Cobb is a fo…

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Court Strikes Down California’s Lot-Splitting Law SB9 | Jim Righeimer | Mark Miller | Dennis Robinson 40:06

27d ago40:06

40:06

“We’re just allowed to double the amount of houses. There aren’t left turn lanes big enough, there aren’t sewer pipes big enough to handle the sewage, and you don’t add any parking.” Siyamak sits down with Jim Righeimer, developer and former mayor of Costa Mesa in Orange County. He‘ll share his concerns with some of California’s recent housing laws…

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Houston’s Mineral Well, New Market Tennessee 29:55

30d ago29:55

29:55

Houston’s Mineral Well is located in New Market, Tennessee. Bill Houston narrates the story of Houston's Mineral Water which is still going strong since 1931. Bill Houston is the owner and operator of this Mineral Well that his Grandfather established. This well is a treasured watering hole for the community of Jefferson County, TN and beyond. It i…

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Why Latino Success Matters in California : New Study Reveals | Soledad Ursua | Gloria Romero | Marshall Toplansky 36:37

29d ago36:37

36:37

“Unfortunately, Latinos do worse than their Latino counterparts in other states. It’s largely due to a failing public educational system, and also due to increased regulation, mostly environmental.” Siyamak sits down with Soledad Ursua, a lead author of ‘El Futuro es Latino’, conducted with Chapman University, which looks at how Latinos are doing i…

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How California Makes It Illegal to Fight Crime: Sheriff Chad Bianco 49:42

1M ago49:42

49:42

“We are hearing that the crime statistics are up a little bit. That’s what the public has been led to believe. I’m in my 31st year right now. Crime is very much higher than what it was in the past. We’re in a weird spot. It’s scary how we’ve been misled and how we’ve been lied to about these bills that they want passed.” Siyamak sits down with Chad…

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Los Angeles Jail Turns Into the World’s Largest Homeless Shelter | Nathan Hochman 42:24

1M ago42:24

42:24

“There were 17 gangs in Los Angeles that were engaged in follow-home robberies. So you could rape an unconscious woman, and the law considers that a non-violent, non-serious offense. You can engage in human trafficking of someone 18 or older, a non-violent, non-serious offense, which has made LA County US capital of human trafficking. It changes th…

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California Cities Facing Cartel Style Illegal Growers in Neighborhoods | David Welch | Jake Fisher 44:05

1M ago44:05

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“We’ve seen people take over homes and warehouses to cultivate marijuana. People probably wouldn’t know the difference; it looks like a residential house. This is a very, very high level of sophisticated organized networks. It’s dangerous in the sense that it’s really a threat. These operations are worth a lot of money. They will do what’s necessar…

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S1E167 - Marco McClendon, Mauricio Calvo, and Bobby & Derravia Rich 59:08

1M ago59:08

59:08

Episode Notes My guests include West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon. We get the chance to catch up a bit on what he is doing as the city continues to grow along with some of the challenges he is facing. Next, the MSCS now has a new Superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins and as she prepares for a new school year, the school board prepares for reelection a…

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Los Angeles Store Owner Stopped Shoplifters Despite 81% Increase in Shoplifting | Fraser Ross 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

“We were just getting fed up. Our security bill was $150,000 last year. We never had that. The police aren’t going to come. So I blast someone on my Instagram, and they freak out. Very wealthy people start shoplifting. They realize, ‘Well, if everyone else can do it, and I’m paying taxes and they’re not getting arrested, so I’ll do it, there’s no c…

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Chicken with Ronnie Lundy, Ruth Davis, and Aliceson Bales of Bales Farm, Mosheim TN 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Broadcast

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Genera of Vonore, Making Sustainable Tableware From TN Grown Biomass 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Broadcast

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S1E165 - Jerri Green, John Covington, Dr. Shaneika Smith, and Kache Brooks 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

Episode Notes My guests include Memphis City Councilwoman Jerri Green. With budget season in full swing, the city is trying to figure out how to fill a $50 million dollar plus budget shortfall without putting a proposed 75 cent property tax increase on taxpayers. She has an idea and will share it with us. Next, we are all aware of some of the issue…

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Club America's Quince + Start of Mexico's Summer of Soccer 1:00:11

1M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

Cesar Hernandez & Lizzy Becherano are back to talk about Club America's back to back league title wins, what this means for the Liga MX PLUS Mexico's prep for the Copa America begins this week with matches against Bolivia, Uruguay and Brazil.

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Why is California’s Affordable Housing Mandate Becoming Controversial? | James Ardaiz 55:40

1M ago55:40

55:40

“I don’t think the Affordable Housing Act is about affordable housing at all. What it really is, is just an aspect of socialism. Carmel is very densely populated. It’s one square mile. There’s really no spot to put them other than taking away from existing infrastructure.” Siyamak sits down with James Ardaiz, a retired California appellate judge an…

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Developer Advocacy with W. Ian Douglas 17:45

2M ago17:45

17:45

In perhaps a very fitting way to wrap up the Career Pathways Series, we talk to Ian Douglas about Developer Advocacy, a role that really demonstrates how software development skills can be applied in a variety of meaningful ways. Ian dives into how different this role can look from company to company, the travel, the conferences, the content, the g…

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S1E164 - Marilyn Rucker, Mickell Lowery, and Karen Camper 55:54

2M ago55:54

55:54

Episode Notes My guests include Marilyn Rucker, Dementia and Alzheimer's advocate. She knows first hand just how difficult dealing with this disease really is. She along with a fellow expert Lynn Doyle will host a free seminar for the public Thursday nite to answer all your questions and provide available resources. Next, this is a challenging time…

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Santa Monica Vice Mayor Explains How Cancel Culture Is Impacting the City | Lana Negrete 51:58

2M ago51:58

51:58

“We have a huge opioid crisis on our hands, we have a huge mental health crisis. But we’re so focused on ideology versus practicality and common sense, and who’s in what political group and who’s saying it, that we haven’t solved the problem. Organizations have spent tens of thousands of dollars to spread toxic, negative information about candidate…

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Former Supervisor’s Honest Take on Fixing San Francisco | Tony Hall 58:10

2M ago58:10

58:10

“San Francisco was a working little town with an enormous cash flow that was right for the boys to move in and take it over. It was a tourist town, within a business town, within a high real estate town, unlike any other city in America. It never had a negative cash flow. This is why the boys came in and took it over.” Siyamak sits down with former…

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California Owes $55 Billion on Unemployment Benefits | Will Swaim 45:52

2M ago45:52

45:52

“In the COVID era people ended up on unemployment and the federal government send out about $100 billion to California and a huge amount of it, about $55 billion, was lost to criminal gang. Fraudster show up from all over the world. We’re talking about international crime, gangs, people in California prisons and jails.” Siyamak sits down with Willi…

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Quality Assurance Engineering with Foster Taylor 15:09

2M ago15:09

15:09

Bailey and Jeannie sit down with Foster Taylor to talk all about his experience as a QA Engineer. We discuss the role QA plays in the Software Development Lifecycle and the nuanced techhical and non-technical skills he acquired and fine-tuned. Come for the QA, stay for laughs! If you or someone you know are code curious, we encourage you to attend …

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S1E163 - Dianne Marshall Young, Al Lewis, and Tangua Houston 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

Episode Notes My guests include Pastor Dianne Marshall Young co-founder of the Healing Center. She along with her late husband Bishop William Young were given a vision from God years ago to make our community whole in spirit, soul and body. They were also leaders in the conversation surrounding mental health. She joins me to discuss her latest camp…

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Why Californians Are Losing Their Home Insurance | Rex Frazier 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

“Too many people are going to the FAIR Plan. Nobody should want to be in the FAIR Plan; it’s meant to be a temporary market of last resort. It’s an unvirtuous cycle. Under the law, any deficiency that the FAIR Plan has, and the amount of money it has to pay claims, it just turns around to the admitted insurance companies. That has huge cascading im…

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Data Engineering with Kate Tester 17:24

2M ago17:24

17:24

In this interview, Kate Tester really breaks down the role of Data Engineering into its component parts from pipeline building to stakeholder tooling. She dives deep into important concepts, tooling, and her day-to-day work. We loved talking with Kate and learning about her journey from Turing Backend Engineering student and SQL enthusiast to downs…

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Top Advisor to Los Angeles District Attorney Charged With 11 Felonies | Full Story | Alex Villanueva 42:23

2M ago42:23

42:23

“She destroyed hundreds of deputies’ careers; they used to call her the ‘badge collector.’ The effect of that was catastrophic to the organization. People started leaving in droves. No one wanted to be a deputy sheriff, and they started shrinking.” Siyamak sits down with Alex Villanueva, former sheriff of Los Angeles County. There has been an unpre…

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S1E162 - Alicia Denton, Floyd Bonner, and Rev. Dr. Bartholomew Orr 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

Episode Notes Guests include MPD victim advocate Alicia Denton. She is a mental health expert who also holds a first of its kind position with MPD over the Victims Services unit for families dealing with major traumatic events. Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner is the top law enforcement authority in Shelby County. These days, he's facing a few ch…

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Lard, Eggs, Making Biscuits with Aliceson and Marshall Bales and the Montvales 29:25

2M ago29:25

29:25

Aliceson Bales of Bales Farm, Mosheim, Tennessee, with her cookbook, shares with us the cooking aspects and nutritional properties of lard from pasture-raised animals. Aliceson also shares a recipe for her white cheddar pimento cheese from her cookbook “Bales Farm Cookbook” with the forward written by Dolly Parton. Marshall Bales, currently 17-year…

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Support Engineering with Leiya Kenney 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

In this episode with Leiya Kenney we have an amazing and honest conversation on her time as a Support Engineer. We talk about what her experience was and the ways support engineering can differ from company to company. And, let’s be honest, there can be a huge stigma tied to this role. Leiya breaks that down too. Tune in and learn all about this am…

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LA Doctor Explains Why Homelessness Is Growing in the City | Houman Hemmati 36:44

2M ago36:44

36:44

“We’re talking about homeless housing located on some of the most expensive land on Earth, occupying what used to be a much-needed parking garage, at a cost of $2 million per unit. The value of that land was around $120 to $150 million. If they’re building 120 units on there, that’s a million dollars per unit of just land value, taxpayer land value…

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Kermit Caughron Striped Stick Bean, Cades Cove, Tennessee 27:28

3M ago27:28

27:28

In this episode, we are setting the table with “Kermit’s Striped Stick Bean”. We visit with John and Rachel Davis, owners of J & R Farms in Blount County, Tennessee. John Davis’s great-grandmother is Lois Shuler Caughron, and her late husband is Kermit Caughron. The Caughron family has raised and saved an heirloom bean for generations named the “St…

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UX Engineering with Cristina Peña 17:37

2M ago17:37

17:37

We loved chatting with Cristina Peña about her role as a UX Engineer. In this episode Cristina walks us through setting up component libraries, the specifics of what she learned at Turing that helped her, and what it’s like setting up a new UX Engineering team with a tenured teammate. If you are interested in design and front end engineering this i…

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S1E161 - Yolanda Cooper Sutton, Britney Thornton, and Jesse Chism 58:34

3M ago58:34

58:34

Episode Notes My guests include City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper Sutton who is serious about her business and passionate about this city. She talks to me about the continuing violence, the upcoming budget and the proposed property tax increase. Britney Thornton is a County Commissioner who is community strong. We speak with her about her beloved Or…

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LA Residents Take up Homelessness Clean up by Themselves 26:40

3M ago26:40

26:40

“What we should understand about Los Angeles is that everybody complains about homelessness. Online, on Twitter, on Nextdoor... Everyone has something to say. But very few people have taken it upon themselves to try to push things along and find solutions where the city or the county falls short.” Siyamak sits down with Beige Luciano-Adams, the Epo…

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Farm to Feast, She Diggs Farm, Bluestem Hollow’s Market Day Market 23:04

3M ago23:04

23:04

Today we are sitting around the table and visiting with a family and farm and how this family uses their skills to farm, cook, and host elevated meals for private events and, on occasion, community dinners. We visit with Farm to Feast founders Chef Jeff Jorgensen, event planner Jessica Jorgensen, and Jeff’s sister Heather Fulghum, ecology teacher, …

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Morel Mushroom Hunt and Cook and an Ode to Asparagus 24:21

3M ago24:21

24:21

Searching for that fifth taste of “Umami” with a morel mushroom hunt, cook, and asparagus. My guests are Chris Burger and Chef Robert Allen of Bluestem Hollow. Plus, Author and Gardener Kelly Smith Trimble. ⁣By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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Small batch Tennessee Maple Syrup and Asparagus 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

We welcome spring in Tennessee with Clint Smith’s Small batch Tennessee maple syrup doings. And Author, Podcaster, gardener, and YouTube channel favorite “Digging It,” Kelly Smith Trimble on the topic of Asparagus.By Amy Campbell. The Tennessee Farm Table Podcast and Radio Broadcast

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Special Growers, Maryville TN, and Chattanooga Bakery's Moonpie 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Today, Special Growers, Maryville, TN, offers workforce development training and employment for people with learning differences who age out of high school and special education classes. Their story and Chattanooga Bakery’s Moonpie on my latest podcast and radio broadcast. Hope to have the honor of your good company! Thanks! At Special Growers, the…

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