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Elk. Bear. Hog. Turkey. Deer and More. Hunting Stories that will make you laugh or maybe cry; real life chronicles from the field.
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The Shaun Tabatt Show is an interview-based program connecting you with with thought leaders from across the globe, digging into important topics like creativity, personal development, marketing, health, spirituality, and so much more.
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Fun With Annuities® Podcast is hosted by America’s Annuity Agent, Stan The Annuity Man®. Hear brutal annuity facts with no sales pitches from the top independent agent in the country, licensed in all 50 states. Author of 7 books, Stan dives deep on all annuity types and strategies. It’s fun, learning the contractual truths on how annuities actually work and if they’ll fit your personal retirement lifestyle. Listen in on how you can be livin’ the reality, not the dream.
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Motorcyces, Travel, Adventure, Hunting, The Outdoors, Art and Music and all the people who make these scenes so special. Listen to the whereabouts of The Crazy Gentleman.
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Each week WFMT goes live to the Chicago Cultural Center for concerts with emerging artists from around the world, produced by the International Music Foundation. Some shows offer solo recitals while others feature ensembles. The concerts take place beneath the world’s largest Tiffany-domed ceiling, part of a landmark building that originally housed the Chicago Public Library. The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are named for British pianist Myra Hess who organized some 1,700 free lunchtime ...
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Welcome to SN-Hell! SN-Hell is a chronological look at the episodes of Saturday Night Live. Keith, Matt and guests take a critical look at the sketches, cast members, hosts and musical guests. We adore the greatness, scoff at the misfires and challenge the lore. We hope you enjoy.
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3 Years in or 3 Years Out for MYGAs and CDs: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Locking in for three years and over The top three safest money When to go for CDs and treasuries Key Takeaways: Ask yourself how long you want to lock the money in for. MYGAs provide the highest contractual guarantee if it’s three years and over compared to CDs and treasuries. The safest money out of all …
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Ep 114 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Dustin Garrett
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Send us a text Join us as we welcome Dustin Garrett from Ontario, Canada, who shares his touching and adrenaline-filled hunting adventures. Dustin started hunting ten years ago, inspired more by his grandfather than any immediate family tradition. He recounts his early days of deer and turkey hunting, leading up to a poignant 2019 moose hunt with h…
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Lifetime or Interest Income?: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: The right product for the right situation What is lifetime income? Income from interest Key Takeaways: An agent selling an annuity product as a one-size-fits-all product is like a doctor prescribing one medication for everyone. There is a right product for the right circumstance, and if a person doesn’t n…
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Stan The Annuity Man: The Annuity Man Predictions for 2024 (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Planning with simplicity Annuity products overview Consumer-focused future of annuities Tuning out the noise Key Takeaways: Lifetime income is priced primarily on your life expectancy and interest rates play a secondary role in pricing. Shop all carriers for the highest contractual guarantee, don’t gamble…
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Ep 113 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Cole Wilks
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Send us a text Ready for an adventure-packed episode? Thrill-seeker and survival expert Cole Wilkes joins us on the Hunting Stories Podcast, bringing his Texas roots and wild experiences from Naked and Afraid Season 17 right to your ears. From intense elk hunts to a bare-all showdown with an alligator, Cole's fearless exploits are nothing short of …
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A new season of theater is coming up across the region. This episode previews Broadway shows at The Blumenthal in Charlotte, children's shows at Children's Theater of Charlotte, and productions at professional and community theaters from Charlotte to Salisbury to Hickory. Pictured: Lin-Manuel Miranda in the title role of his musical "Hamilton"; By …
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Start Acting Annuity Rich (Wear a Suit!): Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Acknowledging your wealth The scars of scarcity Should you be worried about inflation Setting up contractual guarantees Key Takeaways: Be rational about the wealth that you have. Don’t say you’re not rich if you are not one of the 40% of Americans today who have $400 to their name and are struggling. Ackn…
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Ep 112 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Lucas Todd
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Send us a text Embark on a thrilling adventure with us as we welcome Lucas Todd, a dedicated 17-year-old hunter from Wyoming, to the Hunting Stories Podcast. From tagging along on hunts as a child to officially starting his hunting journey at age 12, Lucas brings a wealth of captivating experiences and insights. You'll hear about the incredible mom…
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Hosts Rachel Stewart and David Boraks preview the 2024 - 2025 opera season at companies around the region. Opera Carolina's James Meena talks about his company's season of classic operas, plus a special benefit concert with famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. Opera Carolina Piedmont Opera North Carolina Opera Greensboro Opera…
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948: James L. Papandrea - How to Pray Like the Early Church Fathers
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with James L. Papandrea to discuss his new book Praying Like the Early Church: Seven Insights from the Church Fathers to Help You Connect with God. Find out more at jimpapandrea.wordpress.com.By Shaun Tabatt
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Automate Your Income: Shootin' It Straight With Stan
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Automating your income Establishing an automated income stream Reverse-engineering your income goal Key Takeaways: Automating your income is about creating more income floor to add to your lifetime income stream with Social Security which increases with inflation. This is where annuities come into play si…
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Sheryl Garrett: Financial Planning On YOUR Terms
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Sheryl Garrett discuss: The role of a financial planner How the industry should be Hiring the right planner Being aggressive with cash flow Key Takeaways: Many personal, financial, economic, and psychological things are coming together all at once. The planner’s role is to help clients see through all of that an…
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If you live near Winston-Salem, Hickory, Salisbury, Rock Hill, Monroe, or, of course, Charlotte, you’ll be close to some great music this year. The orchestras in those communities have a variety of concerts planned with varied repertoire. There's Bach, Beethoven and Brahms, but also contemporary composers including a former Miss America who writes …
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EP 111: The Hunting Stories Podcast: J. Alain Smith
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Send us a text Feel the bite of the Arctic wind as Alain takes us deep into his polar bear hunt, facing the harsh realities of the icy wilderness. From navigating treacherous fissured ice with dog teams to setting up Spartan camps in bone-chilling temperatures, Alain's vivid storytelling brings the Arctic to life. He shares captivating stories abou…
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947: Lisa Bevere - The Fight for Female
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun and special guest co-host Gabby Howard sit down with Lisa Bevere to discuss her new book The Fight for Female: Reclaiming Our Divine Identity. Find out more at LisaBevere.com.By Shaun Tabatt
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946: Cait West - Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Cait West to discuss her new book Rift: A Memoir of Breaking Away from Christian Patriarchy. CaitWest.comBy Shaun Tabatt
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945: Jim Ramos - How to Reach Your Full Capacity as a Man of God
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Jim Ramos from the Men in the Arena podcast to discuss his new book Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God. Find out more: MenInTheArena.orgBy Shaun Tabatt
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944: Brian Zahnd's Search for a More Substantive Faith
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Brian Zahnd to discuss his book Water to Wine: Some of My Story. Find out More: BrianZahnd.comBy Shaun Tabatt
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943: Rick Renner - Fallen Angels, Giants, Monsters and the World Before the Flood
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Rick Renner to discuss his new book Fallen Angels, Giants, Monsters and the World Before the Flood: How the Events of Noah's Ark and the Flood Are Relevant to the End of the Age. Find out More: Renner.orgBy Shaun Tabatt
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The Older You Are, the Higher the Annuity Payment: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Claiming your social security You can’t time annuities Three phases of retirement Key Takeaways: Social security payments get higher if you wait until 70 because you’re older which means that your life expectancy is less, meaning that there are fewer projected payments. Fewer payments mean that those paym…
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942: New Kendrick Brothers Movie 'The Forge' Tackles Mentoring & Discipleship
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Stephen Kendrick to discuss Kendrick Brothers Productions' latest theatrical release The Forge, which tackles the critical topics of mentoring and discipleship. Find out more at TheForgeMovie.com.By Shaun Tabatt
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Ep 110 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Jason Wilson
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Send us a text Jason Wilson, a lifelong hunter from Georgia, is on a mission to mobilize hunters to make their voices heard at the ballot box. Join us as Jason shares his passion for hunting and fishing, with a special love for spearfishing. Learn about the gravity of low voter turnout among hunters, with nearly 10 million unregistered to vote. Jas…
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941: Cynthia Garrett - How to Reclaim True Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Cynthia Garrett to discuss her new book The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies. Find out More: CynthiaGarrett.orgBy Shaun Tabatt
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Increase Your Annuity Income Floor As You Age: Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Creating a solid income floor for retirement Considering your income Many ways to create income Key Takeaways: Going into chapter two of your life, you have to do your own thing. Stop keeping score. You’ve already won the game, you already have enough money, so why are you still playing? It’s important to…
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Rick Ferri: Core-4 Portfolios for Simplistic Success (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Rick Ferri discuss: Outperforming 90% of investors Developing a simple portfolio Five ways to improve your portfolio Facing the risks Key Takeaways: Investing is not as difficult as others would have you believe. The best way to invest is to keep things simple; the fewer moving parts, the better. Develop a simpl…
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Ep 109 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Brandon Park
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Send us a text Brandon Park takes us on a captivating journey through his lifelong hunting adventures, deeply influenced by childhood memories with his grandfather. From the scenic wilderness of Colorado to the rugged terrains of Washington, Brandon shares thrilling tales of close encounters with Roosevelt elk and turkey, offering a vivid glimpse i…
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The inaugural Carolina Youth Orchestra Summer Festival will take place at Davidson College in early August 2024. The three-day clinic is designed to help young musicians develop their musical skills under the tutelage of professional musicians and broaden their connections to our music community. The festival culminates in a free public concert at …
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Cellist Ezra Escobar and pianist Ryan Senger perform works by Nicanor Abelardo and Sergei Rachmaninoff live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Lauded as “vibrant” and “gifted” (Chicago Classical Review), Filipino-American cellist Ezra Escobar maintains a prolific output as a multigenre cellist, composer, and music producer. …
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You Already Won! Why Are You Still Playing?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Not everyone needs to be exposed Bonds and market volatility Looking into lifetime income Questions to ask your advisor Key Takeaways: Financial advisors tend to advise their clients to do 60% equity and 40% bond split or that they always have some exposure, but it doesn’t apply to everybody. People who’v…
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Ep 108 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Robin Warman
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Send us a text Join us as we trek through diverse terrains and unforgettable hunts, from the dense woods of Texas to the mountainous expanse of Colorado. From a Volkswagen Tiguan navigating hunting grounds to a calf moose standoff, the episode is packed with vivid, jaw-dropping narratives. Whether it’s the rapid-fire bugles of elk or the strategic …
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On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Shante Williams, the new general director of Opera Carolina. Williams is a business owner and venture capitalist who has been on the Opera Carolina board for three years. She talks about the upcoming season, her passion for new operas, and about the group's future.…
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25% Annuity Bonus…Is It Real?: Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Bonuses are not the true benefits Unethical practices that rush an annuity sale Focus on what really matters Key Takeaways: Upfront bonuses are merely a part of the contract rather than the true benefits they seem to be. Focus instead on the lifetime income guarantee, on the financial stability and predic…
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Jason Fichtner: Understanding A Changing Retirement Landscape (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and Jason Fichtner discuss: Preparing for depletion Preaching to a hurricane Maximizing returns and minimizing risks The real danger zone Key Takeaways: There’s going to be depletion in combined trust funds in 2024. In response to this, you can delay claiming your social security until you absolutely need it, you ca…
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Ep 107 The Hunting Stories Podcast:Wesley Verhamme
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Send us a text What happens when you move from the neon lights of Las Vegas to the rugged wilderness of Alaska? Join us as we sit down with Wesley Verhamme, a listener with unique roots in both Alaska and Kansas, who shares his incredible hunting journey. From bagging his first duck at Mosquito Lake with a single-shot .410 shotgun to navigating the…
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Cellist Yanyan Lin and pianist Umi Garrett perform works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Lili Boulanger, and Nadia Boulanger. Yanyan Lin performed Haydn D Major Cello Concerto at age 19 with Shanghai Conservatory Orchestra as his solo debut in Shanghai He-luting Hall. He has been invited by festivals such as Piatigorsky International C…
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Understanding Annuity Payout Options - Shootin' It Straight with Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: Annuities are customizable An example of life with cash refund What does it mean to get a joint-life policy Options and choices when getting an annuity Key Takeaways: A life-only contract means that the annuity company is on the hook to pay as long as you’re breathing, but the money goes away when you die…
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SNL Review: Gary Busey and Gregory Hines & Eubie Blake
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Keith, Matt and Chilly look at this wild episode of SNL featuring Gary Busey. Gregory Hines and Eubie Blake treat us to some of Blake's standards and Rick Danko and Paul Butterfield join Busey for an energetic blast of music. Sketches include: Billy Carter, Muckjumpers, Women's Problems, Perchance To Dream and Unsung Heroes of Rock N' Roll. All thi…
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Ron Finch is a legendary custom bike builder and metal artist. He has been been featured in print media, museums and television shows around the world throughout his 60 plus year career of custom motorcycles building and art. He is still at it everyday building, painting, customizing, creating and displaying his work in galleries and museums. Pleas…
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Ep 106 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Rick Trimmer
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Send us a text Imagine stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing the unknown terrain of bowhunting. Join me, as I bring on my good friend Rick Trimmer, the man who introduced me to the Molokai Axis Deer Hunt. We'll reminisce about our recent Hawaiian escapades and how Rick’s courage to embrace new challenges fostered unforgettable friendships…
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Live off the Interest Until You Can’t: Shootin’ It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What does it mean to live off the interest? Living off guaranteed interest When interest rates go down If you can’t live off of the interest Key Takeaways: At the time of this taping, some money markets are 4, some CDs at five, and some MYGAs at five and a half. A lot of you out there have enough funds th…
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John Olsen: Annuity Royalty Shares Wisdom (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man and John Olsen discuss: The suitability approach and consumer trust How the annuity industry can be better Approaching people who hate annuities Risk management and risk transfer Key Takeaways: There is a considerable certainty that companies out there are determined to give the right product to their clients. If yo…
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Ep 105 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Bill Vanderheyden
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Send us a text Join us for a thrilling conversation with Bill Vanderheyden, the genius behind Iron Will broadheads, as he shares his inspiring journey from a mechanical engineer in Wisconsin to a pioneering designer of high-performance hunting gear in Colorado. With a background in bow hunting and a drive fueled by a commercial product failure, Bil…
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Baker Drivetrain with Scott, Bert and maybe Michelle
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Baker Drivetrain is the premiere choice for American v-twin transmission and drivetrain components. Today, I sit down with top dawg Scott Lerg and Bert Baker to talk about life, adventure and all things Baker drivetrain. Scott @leftylerg Bert @bakerdrivetrain Baker Drivetrain www.bakerdrivetrain.com 517 339-3835 You can find the TCGP team online at…
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Ian Rucker, baritone and Michael Banwarth, piano
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Baritone Ian Rucker and pianist Michael Banwarth perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Mahler, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rodgers live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The third-year baritone with Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian Rucker will appear a…
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Defer 2 SPIA (MYGA-2-SPIA): Shootin' It Straight With Stan (TAM Classic)
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In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed: What are MYGAs and SPIAs? Annuities are contractual commodities MYGA to SPIA Key Takeaways: A MYGA, Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity, is the annuity industry's version of a CD. The good news about MYGAs is that the interest rate is locked in and non-callable. This means that when interest rates go down, you’…
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SNL Review: Kate Jackson & Delbert McClinton S04E13
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Keith, Matt and Jenn dive into this mid Season 4 episode featuring Charlie's Angels star Kate Jackson. Kate's musical guest is Delbert McClinton. Sketches include: Charlie's Angels, Nerds And The Nurse, Fred Silverman's Office, Bad Cabaret For Children, Child Psychiatrist, The Coneheads At The Movies. McClinton plays, "B Movie Boxcar Blues" and "Ta…
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Ep 104 The Hunting Stories Podcast: Baker Leavitt
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Send us a text Imagine taking down two deer with a single shot or trekking through the African wilderness under the cover of darkness. Join us for an enthralling conversation with the multi-faceted Baker Leavitt, a man whose hunting tales stretch from the fields of Georgia to the savannas of Africa. We delve into his diverse career at Black Rifle C…
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