Best F5 Podcasts (2025)

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Transformative Journey, Menopause & Dating Over 50: Insights with Laurie Gerber 36:01

3M ago36:01

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Send us a text In this enlightening episode of the F50Woman Podcast, host Julia Jack sits down with renowned life coach Laurie Gerber, a dynamic speaker and mentor with over 20 years of experience helping women transform their lives. Laurie gets real about her own personal evolution—sharing powerful stories of navigating marriage challenges, career…

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From Patriarchy to Power: Satori Shakoor's Transformative Journey Through Art and Storytelling 58:20

5M ago58:20

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Send us a text In this bold and deeply honest episode, the F50Woman Podcast host sits down with Satori Shakoor—artist, musician, and founder of The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers—to explore the healing power of storytelling and the strength found in personal truth. Satori opens up about her remarkable journey from growing up in a religious …

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Finding Balance Through Nutrigenomics: A Conversation with Dr. Tamar Lawful 27:29

5M ago27:29

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Send us a text In this empowering episode of the F50Woman Podcast, host Julia Jack welcomes Dr. Tamar Lawful, a visionary pharmacist and founder of Life Balance, for a transformative conversation on health, healing, and the science of nutrigenomics. From her early days as a curious teen passionate about helping others to becoming a pioneer in perso…

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From Pain to Purpose: Sha Sparks on Healing, Faith, and Empowering Others 44:32

6M ago44:32

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Send us a text In this powerful and inspiring episode, former salon owner turned coach and speaker Sha Sparks shares her remarkable journey—from a bold, outgoing young girl with big dreams to a woman transformed by resilience, faith, and purpose. Shay opens up about overcoming an abusive relationship, finding healing through journaling, and learnin…

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Market Dominance and User Privacy - Episode 675 1:14:36

7M ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Description This week, Apple seemingly ignores a court order, Steam has a pointless hack, Meta is defending its acquisitions, and streaming is going all-in on AI ads. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming wor…

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Empathy, Healing, and Self-Care: Danielle Turner's Journey 38:18

8M ago38:18

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Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Danielle Turner—licensed therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of Inner You Clinical Services—as she shares her powerful journey of healing, self-care, and resilience. From a childhood where higher education wasn’t encouraged, to surviving a painful divorce and battling severe depression, …

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Breakdown to Breakthrough: ReGina Smithwick's Transformational Journey 51:04

9M ago51:04

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Send us a text Regina Smithwick, founder of Regina Smithwick Enterprises, professional organizer, certified life coach, motivational speaker, and author, shares her inspirational journey from feeling lost and adopting others' values to discovering her true self and God's purpose for her. Regina discusses her awakening moment post-rejection in 2019,…

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The Rising Costs of Technology: Price and Privacy - Episode 674 1:44:57

9M ago1:44:57

1:44:57

Description This week, we delve into the Windows 11 Recall feature, gaming price trends, internet cable vulnerabilities, and the legal levy on streaming services. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world f…

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Future Tech Spotlight: Delivery, Gaming, and AI's Legal Frontier | Episode 673 1:35:31

9M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

Description This week, DoorDash offers Buy Now Pay Later, Xbox leaks a new UI feature, Google sues scammers, and a new AI copyright ruling is shaping the tech landscape. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming …

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Tech Turmoil & Triumphs: From Sonos Stumbles to Alexa+ Awesomeness - Episode 672 2:07:35

10M ago2:07:35

2:07:35

Description This week, Sonos halts streaming box plans, AI search tools face inaccuracies, Niantic sells to Scopely, and Siri, Gemini and Alexa+ upgrades! Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his t…

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A God Shift: Finding Greater Destiny Through Divine Disruption with Shayna Rattler 52:27

10M ago52:27

52:27

Send us a text In this episode, host Julia interviews Shayna Rattler, a prophetic minister, author, and speaker who empowers others to experience what she calls a 'God shift.' They discuss Shayna's journey from aspiring supermodel to her calling in ministry, and the disruptions that led her to her greater destiny. Shayna shares the importance of fa…

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Drawing Strength: Dorothy Kolb's Story of Transformation and Growth 44:17

11M ago44:17

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Send us a text Dorothy Kolb, a seasoned operations and finance executive with over 20 years of experience in sports, media, and creative agency spaces, shares her journey from working at CBS, Fox Sports, NBC, Scripps Networks, and CBS Radio, to founding her own business as an outsourced CFO. A single mother of four, Dorothy navigates challenges of …

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Making Room for Making with Fiona Valentine 46:08

12M ago46:08

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Send us a text “Kicking off in Australia, she would end up going out on the mission field in Africa at 17 years old. She very quickly met her future husband and started a family. That is when her artistry started to feel out of place. But, before long she, with the inspiration of her husband, would see artistry and creativity in the light of the tr…

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Nuclear Revival to AI Social Networks: Tech’s Latest Frontiers - Episode 671 1:38:46

1+ y ago1:38:46

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Description This week, Microsoft Azure is going Three Mile Island, Nintendo is not making new Pals, SocialAI is not making new pals, and Runway is making new films. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world…

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Finding Comfort Behind the Shell with Oneika Mays 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

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Send us a text “As a young girl she was uncomfortable in her own skin. A black girl raised in a white neighborhood, she felt alone but had a deep desire to be seen. But she would eventually grow up and find a place where not only fit in but was also seen. That was just the beginning. Oneika Mays would go from feeling like she was finally seen by ot…

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Breaking Down the Big Tech Battles - Episode 670 1:48:27

1+ y ago1:48:27

1:48:27

Description This week, Alexa is getting smarter, Concord is losing gamers, Yelp has Google in its sights, and TikTok could be liable for Blackout Challenge death. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world f…

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8/28/24: Personal Accountability 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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This week Adam, Kirsten and Scott discuss personal accountability and its importance to navigating a sober life in recovery. The crew has a few technical hiccups along the way but you'll enjoy their banter and lived experiences that bring life to what can be a challenging lifestyle change. Sponsors: HNI Nutrition, Goawaybear.com, Heat Transfer Ware…

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Tech Turbulence: From Cooking Apps to Court Battles - Episode 669 1:47:14

1+ y ago1:47:14

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Description This week, Anova is changing its charge, Fortnite is back on iPhone, Cox is headed to the Supreme Court, and Kim Dotcom is headed to the US. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his tim…

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Teaching Acceptance with Leila Kubesch 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

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Send us a text “A noted TEDx Speaker, author of Ohio House Bill 50, she was a daughter of poverty in a country where expectations of young women like her was low, but she wanted more, she wanted to learn. When she came to the United States the compassion of her teachers affected her so much that she would eventually become a teacher and live a life…

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8/12/24: Special Guest Matt Huovinen 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

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Matt's journey of recovery is nothing short of inspiring. Alongside his amazing wife Kirsten from the F5 Project, who is also on her own path of healing, Matt has crafted a life filled with resilience and hope. Together, they've navigated the ups and downs of recovery, finding strength in each other and their shared experiences.But it’s not all ser…

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Finances in Recovery 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

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From Recovery to Rebuilding. In this weeks episode, Adam, 1 Pretty Ricky, Kirsten and Scott dive into the unique financial challenges and strategies for those transitioning from addiction to a stable, thriving life. Join us as we explore practical tips and personal stories that can help turn your financial future around. Recorded on 7/31/2024…

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7/24/24: Risk vs. Reward 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on calculating the risk vs. the reward. Recorded on July 24, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsor…

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The Complete Meltdown of Computers Around the World - Episode 668 1:51:12

1+ y ago1:51:12

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Description This week, phones could unlock faster, game streaming is getting more complex, CrowdStrike took down the internet, and Netflix wants you to change plans. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming worl…

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7/10/24: Special Guest Tori Barnum 50:22

1+ y ago50:22

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. We are joined by a special guest Tori Barnum, an employee of the F5 Project and all-around astounding person. Recorded on July 10, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Rid…

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7/3/2024: Having Fun Being Sober 43:19

1+ y ago43:19

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on how to have fun while still being sober. Recorded during a F5 Recovery Radio Facebook Live on July 3, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge…

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6/26/24 - Coping Mechanisms 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on developing effective coping mechanisms. Recorded on June 26, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting spon…

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The End of the Road for Devices and Security - Episode 667 1:35:16

1+ y ago1:35:16

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Description This week, Amazon ends the Astro robot, Nintendo ends the Wii U console, hackers end your security, and Paramount+ ends its independence. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time s…

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6/21/24 - Personal Stories Part 4: 1PrettyRicky 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on 1PrettyRicky's personal recovery story. Recorded on June 21, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting spon…

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6/12/24 - Personal Stories Part 3: Scott 1:04:13

1+ y ago1:04:13

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on Scott's personal recovery story. Recorded on June 12, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors H&…

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5/29/24 - Personal Stories Part 2: Kirsten 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on Kirsten's personal recovery story. Recorded on May 29, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors H…

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5/22/24 - Personal Stories Part 1: Adam 49:51

1+ y ago49:51

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Today's episode focuses on Adam's personal recovery story. Recorded on May 22, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors H&I …

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5/15/24: Mental Health Awareness Month 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Recorded on May 15, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors Heat Transfer Warehouse and Shirts From Fargo, and our season s…

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5/8/24: Special Guest Maggie Freleng 43:42

1+ y ago43:42

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Join Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin, & Scott College, as they are joined with their special guest Maggie Freleng. Recorded on May 8, 2024. Maggie Freleng is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and producer based in New York City reporting on wrongful convictions, the criminal legal system and social issues. She is the host and producer of the Signal…

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Streaming Sports and AI Spying - Episode 666 1:47:14

1+ y ago1:47:14

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Description This week, AI is coming for your data, Adult Swim is giving back games, the EU is investigating Meta, and another streaming service is coming. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his t…

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5/1/24: Friendships In Recovery 48:21

1+ y ago48:21

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin & Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Recorded on May 1, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors Heat Transfer Warehouse and Shirts From Fargo, and our season sp…

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Robbed my friends in recovery 1:12

1+ y ago1:12

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Short talk by Founder and CEO of F5 Project

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Willing to die for a bottle - Adam Martin 0:56

1+ y ago0:56

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Short talk by Founder and CEO of F5 Project

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11 years sober 18:10

1+ y ago18:10

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Founder and CEO of F5 Project, Adam Martin, speaking at the F5 Project Hustle-Up Recovery meeting on his 11 year sober birthday

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4/17/24: Special Guests Megan Schreiner & Simon Andrys 50:20

1+ y ago50:20

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin, & Scott College, as they are joined with their special guests Megan Schreiner & Simon Andrys. Megan is the EVP & COO of Goldmark and Sterling Management, and Simon is the Director of Marketing for Goldmark Property Management. Recorded on April 17, 2024. With over 40 years of experience, Goldmark is…

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Failures and Bannings - Episode 665 1:53:36

1+ y ago1:53:36

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Description This week, Apple Vision Pro ships less, Garry's Mod cuts Nintendo content, the FCC revives Net Neutrality, and TikTok's time is almost up. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time …

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4/3/24: Spiritual Tools 1:00:59

1+ y ago1:00:59

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, & Adam Martin, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Recorded on April 3, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors Heat Transfer Warehouse and Shirts From Fargo, and our season sponsor Go Awa…

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Little Miss History with Barbara Ann Mojica 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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Send us a text “The product of two parents who did not finish high school, she was a shy introverted young girl who loved school. Without the resources growing up, she dreamed of traveling. The college seed would be planted in her heart by a high school teacher. By the time she finished graduate school she would come out of her shell and become an …

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Tech Dreams: Death and Rebirth - Episode 664 1:55:17

1+ y ago1:55:17

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Description This week, Alexa Skills are in trouble, Pokémon Violet leads to jail, Broadband Labels are here, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is going. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time suppo…

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3/20/24: Tolerance 25:40

1+ y ago25:40

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Join Kirsten Huovinen, Adam Martin, and Scott College, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Recorded March 20, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, hosting sponsors Heat Transfer Warehouse and Shirts From Fargo, and our season sponsor Go Aw…

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3/6/24: Introducing Scott College! 46:17

2y ago46:17

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, & Adam Martin, and welcome our newest cohost Scott College! Scott College started his career in law enforcement in 1984 thru 1999, working as a Correctional Officer, an Investigator for the Ward County State's Attorney, and as a Probation Officer for the State of North Dakota. In 1999, he began a career in sales…

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2/28/24: Special Guest Kristy Laschober 57:39

2y ago57:39

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, & Adam Martin, as they joined by their guest Kristy Laschober! Kristy Laschober made national headlines for selling drugs to a priest and went to federal prison with her boyfriend. While serving her five year sentence, Kristy began writing to face the truth about what led her there and the shame she hid behind. …

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Lawsuits and Shutdowns Abound - Episode 663 1:56:08

2y ago1:56:08

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Description This week, Apple and Epic are at it again, Adult Swim is killing off some games, TikTok's clock is ticking, and NYT says it didn't hack ChatGPT. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his…

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2/21/24: Special Guest Bryan Wempen 58:39

2y ago58:39

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, & Adam Martin, as they joined by their guest Bryan Wempen! Bryan Wempen is an accomplished author and passionate storyteller based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His journey began with "Note to Self: A Collection of 99 Life Lessons" (2015), followed by "Sober Is Better: My Note to Self" (2019). Drawing from his experi…

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Layoffs, Lies, and Mergers - Episode 662 1:48:10

2y ago1:48:10

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Description This week, Wendy's wants dynamic prices, gaming studios lay off devs, Wikipedia doesn't trust AI, and Warner Bros. doesn't want Paramount. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time …

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1/31/24: Special Guest DelaRae Hammargren 35:04

2y ago35:04

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Join 1PrettyRicky, Kirsten Huovinen, & Adam Martin, as they dive into topics around mental health, addiction, recovery, and incarceration. Recorded January 17, 2024. Thank you to our presenting sponsors, F5 Project and the Ridge Treatment & Reentry Center, and our season sponsor Go Away Bear at GoAwayBear.com https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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