Helping you keep your finger firmly pressed on the decking industry, the people in it, and the information you need to master the backyard. Hosted by Shane Chapman and Wade Laurent.
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Join amateur astronomers, Chris and Shane, as they share their experiences of observing the night sky.
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"Four Years of Heat" is an 8-episode limited series narrative podcast written and hosted by South Florida native, Israel Gutierrez. The show dives deep into the behind-the-scenes story of what happened during the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. It chronicles the inside stories of “The Decision,” the loss to the Mavericks in the 2011 Finals, the back-to-back titles in 2012-13, and LeBron’s choice to go “Home” to Cleveland in 2014. The release coi ...
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Chris and Shane talk about their attempts to observe comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#451 - Explore Scientific 12mm 92 Degree and Other Observations
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Chris shares his opinion of his new Explore Scientific 12mm 92 degree eyepiece.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#450 - Observer’s Calendar for October 2024
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in October 2024. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#449 - Getting Borg Telescopes Operational
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Chris had first light with his Borg 54. The guys share their Borg stories.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane share their observing reports from some recent sessions.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#447 - Stars and Birds with Dave Chapman
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Chris and Shane welcome Dave Chapman back to the podcast to discuss bird-themed constellations. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Top 5 Questions Homeowners Ask When They Are Building a New Deck
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Building a new deck can be a stressful experience for a homeowner. There are so many unknowns, and so many questions - so here are the answers to the top 5 questions homeowners ask when they are about to tackle a deck project. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard Building Centre: https://tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop ht…
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#446 - The Observer’s Calendar for September 2024
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in September 2024. Show notes are available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Deck Busines Slow? 10 Marketing Tips to Help Pick It Up
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2024 has been a funny year. I mean, they've all been funny since Covid. But now we are dealing with economic pressures, and many contractors are saying it's tough going out there. So how can you rise above and find those jobs? Here are 10 tips that should get the ball rolling. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard Building Centre: https://tud…
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Chris and Shane respond to a bunch of listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Perseus has many diverse objects to observe. Chris and Shane talk about the various objects to add to your observing list. Details can be found at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Scot Scheffield and Korey Welterlich from Fortress Building Products
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Our good friends Scot Scheffield and Korey Welterlich from Fortress Building Products are in town - so let's do a podcast! I'd like to say this episode is full of value, but really it's just full of four friends talking about whatever comes to mind. Enjoy. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard Building Centre: https://tuds.ca https://www.yout…
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Chris and Shane respond to multiple listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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How did the NBA become…well, the NBA? On this final episode of NBA DNA, Hannah digs into the magic behind the scenes, featuring interviews with Bob Costas, Willow Bay, Isiah Thomas, and others. Former NBA Entertainment boss Don Sperling walks us through how the league went from tape-delayed games of the 80s to the mega successes of the 90s and beyo…
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#442 - Observer’s Calendar for August 2024
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to add to your observing list. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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#441 - Observing in Grasslands National Park
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Chris shares his observing reports from his trip Grasslands National Park West Block.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Hannah heads back to 2015 and one of her favorite assignments to date: covering an up-and-coming Golden State Warriors for ESPN’s Face to Face. Legendary coach Steve Kerr and NBA All-Star Andre Iguodala recap the highs and lows of Golden State’s incredible 2014-2015 season, including the NFL legend that helped Kerr develop his coaching philosophy, …
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Chris and Shane share their favourite resources that make observing g sessions successful.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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On this episode of NBA DNA, Hannah dives into the first dynasty of the new millennium, the Shaq/Kobe Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s. Lakers owner and President Jeanie Buss, and seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry join the show to discuss the team’s iconic three-peat, the secret behind Phil Jackson’s success, and what Shaq and Kobe’s teammat…
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#439 - Changes to the Podcast and Listener Emails
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Chris and Shane announce a big change to the podcast and discuss come listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss interesting things to observe in July 2024, including a comet that might become visible with the naked eye in September/October. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Avoid BAD Deck Stains. Use This Instead
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Everyone has a bad deck stain story. The fact is, the market is full of BAD products - AND... good products in bad markets. Listen up to hear what we think is the best TYPE of deck stain to use... and a pretty passionate endorsement of one of our favs. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard Building Centre: https://tuds.ca https://www.youtube.…
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Chris and Shane discuss some listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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From Pipe Dreams to Hoop Dreams: The WNBA
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On this week’s episode of NBA DNA, Hannah revisits the summer of 1997 and the inaugural season of the WNBA. Basketball legends Val Ackerman, Rebecca Lobo, Annie Meyers, and Lisa Lax join the show to talk about that shortened first season: featuring six initial teams, one accidental dynasty, one ulcer, and lots of happy tears. See omnystudio.com/lis…
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#436 - Stars A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations with Mike Lynch
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Chris and Shane welcome Mike Lynch to talk about his book titled Stars A Month-by-Month Tour of the Constellations.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Make Your Deck More Enjoyable With These Exciting Additions
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You built a deck - so now what? Think about the rooms of your house. You wouldn't build living room without a couch and a TV. You wouldn't have dining room without a table. Or a games room without games? A deck is a living space - so LIVE IN IT! Here's 16 great additions to make any deck more enjoyable. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard B…
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Chris and Shane discuss items that you may not need to go out observing.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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From Pipe Dreams to Hoop Dreams: The History of Women’s Basketball
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In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women’s pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women’s Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the w…
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#434- Another Telescope, Noctilucent Clouds, and Listener Emails
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Chris buys a new telescope! Also some listener emails in this episode.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Shane talks about his new Takahashi FOA-Q telescope.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane welcome guests Adam Firth and Steve Wallace to talk about the Sherwood Planetarium project. More details can be found at https://sherwood-observatory.org.uk/By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane discuss listener emails.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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With Michael Jordan retired from the NBA, attention shifts to the other greats: Olajuwon, Ewing, Stockton, Malone, and Barkley — all hungry for a championship. Former Rockets coach Rudy T and seven-time NBA Champion Robert Horry sit down with Hannah to talk about the team’s back-to-back wins, the strangest Game Five ever played, and the surprising …
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Inspired by a listener email, Chris and Shane talk about how an observing session can unexpectedly be interrupted.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane talk interesting things to observe in June 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane talk read and discuss more aurora observing reports.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Premium Deck Selections for High End Decks
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When it comes to building materials for decks, there is a wide range of quality, aesthetics, and price points. But let's say budget is no concern - and you just want the best of the best... what materials would we select? Here it is... our premium deck selections for high end decks. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard Building Centre: https…
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#427 - Rain, Grasslands, Aurora, and Smoke
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Chris and Shane talk about recent observing in Grasslands and the recent large aurora outburst.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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BONUS: The Charles Barkley Interview
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In this special bonus episode of NBA DNA, Hannah sits down with one of the greatest to play the game, Charles Barkley. Hannah and Sir Charles dig into his storied career (including when he almost joined the Trail Blazers!), his early years in Philly and golden years in Phoenix, and his pivot to broadcasting. Plus, how his mea culpa moment with Hann…
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#426 - Street Astronomy with Bill Green
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Chris and Shane welcome Bill Green to the show to talk about doing street astronomy for public outreach.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Save Money on Your Deck with These Efficient Building Tips
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Last week we talked about good budget decking materials to build a good deck on a budget. This week, we close the loop with the building tips to ensure an efficiently built deck with little waste to again - save money. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop - Backyard Building Centre: https://tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://in…
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How to Build the Most Budget Friendly Deck
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Being on a budget doesn't mean you have to build a bad deck. While there are many terrible products out there that will burn your wallet - there are also many good quality, budget friendly products to build a deck with. So... if we were going to build a deck "on the cheap" and still make sure it was a good deck - this is what we would do. Find more…
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Chris thinks he might have solved his mount issues and Shane is thinking about buying a new telescope.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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In this week’s episode of NBA DNA, we look at the greatest team assembled: The 1992 Men’s Olympic Basketball Team — aka, The Dream Team. Hannah is joined by Hall-of-Famer Charles Barkley and Dream Team Coach PJ Carlesimo who reminisce about their unforgettable summer, complete with iconic practices, international rivalries, and late nights at the p…
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Chris and Shane give tips for observing under light polluted skies.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Chris and Shane recorded this episode live at the 2024 RASC General Assembly. Dave Chapman joins the conversation as well as a couple other surprise guests including Alan Dyer.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas stops by to talk about the team's back-to-back NBA championships, his biggest gripe with the Chicago Bulls, and whether the team is the NBA’s forgotten dynasty. But first, we head inside the metaphorical locker room that once was CNN Sports Tonight, complete with 2:30 a.m. newscasts, Subway sandwiches, and Hannah…
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Chris tells us about the progress of his observatory build.By Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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Belgard Paves the Way with Lee Hotas and George Karas
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Some might look at this and wonder how we got here - how did we let the patio guys compromise the borders of our deck world? But we couldn't be more excited and believe that these worlds were meant to merge. And nobody is merging them better than Old Castle who has built a portfolio of backyard brands such as Moistureshield, Barrette Outdoor Living…
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Chris and Shane talk about interesting things to observe in May 2024. Show notes available at www.actualastronomy.comBy Shane Ludtke & Chris Beckett
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