Best Electric Alley Podcasts (2025)

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Deep Dive With Canlak Coatings: Talking the Future of Finish and More with Laura Posadas and Doug McGrew 58:45

7d ago58:45

58:45

Join host Steve Diggins from Specialty Forest Products for this sponsored episode as he delves into the world of wood floor finishes with two experts from Canlak Coatings, the name behind trusted wood floor finish brands like Absco, Poloplaz, Sampson and Wilson Imperial. Laura Posadas and Doug McGrew from Canlak peel back the curtain on the extensi…

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Police Week 2025 35:18

17d ago35:18

35:18

Send us a text Our annual tribute to the fallen. However, we have added some brothers from other jurisdictions to this one, and some we knew personally. Remember we honor the way they lived by the way we live. Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Street, Ogden True Crime, Utah True Crime, Police, Police Podcas…

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Starting Out as a Young Wood Flooring Pro: Talking with Israel Alejandre 48:59

21d ago48:59

48:59

In this episode of All Things Wood Floor, host Steve Diggins of Specialty Forest Products talks with young wood flooring pro Israel Alejandre, the owner of Cedar Oak Flooring based in Middlefield, Ohio. Featured as part of Wood Floor Business’s annual discussion about the Next Generation of emerging talent in the hardwood flooring industry, Israel …

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Listen Now: Death County, PA 5:32

1M ago5:32

5:32

Lamont Jones leaves Dauphin County Prison for the last time, a free man ready to move on with his life. But when his young cousin dies in that same jail, he learns that this is not the only mysterious death that has plagued Dauphin County Prison. The search for the truth will put him at odds with a reality TV show coroner who claims to speak for th…

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Cooper vs Pender - The End of the King of Hearts 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Send us a text In this episode we take a look at what happens when international and infamous swindler Harry Cooper goes up against Ogden's Own Chief Detective Pender in the early 1900's. It's a debonair hustler vs cowboy common sense in a game of cat-and-mouse. Was Pender up to the task? Find out in our latest episode. Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction …

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Being a Retailer in a Luxury Florida Market: Brad Rushing of California Designs 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Brad Rushing of North Palm Beach, Fla.-based California Designs discusses what it is like being a retailer in one of Florida’s luxury markets, what he learned about business and people from his father, how the company has kept both clients and employees for decades, how Brad modernized the family business, including their marketing, and how educati…

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If These Walls Could Talk - 113 25th Street 1:10:53

3M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Send us a text Have you ever frequented a local business or toured an old building and wondered what stories the building could tell if the walls could talk? Today we take a deep dive into 113 25th Street, today 111 25th Street. This was at one time the rowdy Senate Saloon run by a colorful character. We will reach through time and shake hands with…

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From Milling His Own Flooring To Installing It on Jobs: The Unique Career of Young Pro Jack Horton 55:01

4M ago55:01

55:01

Jack Horton’s father was a doctor, but he encouraged his four sons to go into the trades, and at age 16 Jack was learning to run a sawmill. Today, at age 30, he is a wood flooring contractor who installs, sands and finishes wood flooring he and his brother mill themselves, and they also sell whole-house packages of flooring and millwork to contract…

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True Grit - The story of William Darius "WD" Silvey 1:25:58

4M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Send us a text What type of man does it take to walk a foot beat on 25th Street in the late 1800's and early 1900's? What was police work like at the Turn-of-The-Century in Junction City? And how did these men manage to keep such a tumultuous and transitioning population in check? Join us for the fights, foot chases, and more as we take a foot beat…

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Secrets of Multi-Disc Sanding, Choosing Abrasives, Charging a Premium and More: Wood Flooring Pro T.J. Haas, Part 2 55:42

4M ago55:42

55:42

In Part 2 of this episode with T.J. Haas of Mad Science Flooring (www.madscienceflooring.com) in Syracuse, N.Y., T.J. and host Stephen Diggins discuss the right ways to use multi-disc and planetary sanding machines to get a floor flat while removing the scratches, how to choose your abrasives wisely in today’s wood flooring market, how T.J. has mad…

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Bowling Alleys, Electrical Safety, Ghosts and More: Wood Flooring Pro T.J. Haas, Part 1 1:10:24

4M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

T.J. Haas of Mad Science Flooring (www.madscienceflooring.com) in Syracuse, N.Y., grew up learning anything and everything about bowling lanes and wood flooring, and today he continues that legacy. In Part 1 of T.J.’s episode, hear T.J. and host Stephen Diggins discuss what it was like growing up in bowling alleys; the story of his dad’s health iss…

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The Dragon and the Belle - Ogden's Mayor of Chinatown 2:01:49

5M ago2:01:49

2:01:49

Send us a text Did you know that at one time Ogden had a thriving Chinatown? So much so, that one popular man with ties to the Tong Gangs on the coast ruled with an iron fist. Take a walk with us back in time to the streets of Ogden's Chinatown and learn about the shocking murder that sent waves through the city on the next Junction City Justice Po…

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Talking Gym Floors: Insights from GameTime Wraps’ Mike Hoy and Chris Pester 1:23:44

5M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

In this sponsored episode, host Stephen Diggins dives into the world of wood floor experts Mike Hoy and Chris Pester, who have decades of experience in wood flooring and are now representing GameTime. GameTime now offers everything from vinyl graphics to coatings for sports floors and residential floors. Mike, Chris and Stephen discuss how vinyl gr…

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A Lifetime of Wood Flooring in British Columbia: Perspectives from Pro Ron Teljeur 1:33:01

6M ago1:33:01

1:33:01

Lifelong wood flooring pro Ron Teljeur of Acorn Wood Floors in Aldergrove, British Columbia, grew up in the wood flooring business with his father, went to college to study physics and ended up circling right back to wood flooring—a job he still loves. In the years since he graduated, he started his own business, sized up, sized back down, and lear…

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Polo Afuvai-The Distinguished Gentleman 3:22:00

6M ago3:22:00

3:22:00

Send us a text Merry Christmas from the Junction City Justice podcast! This month, we are bringing you a very special episode about Polo Afuvai's life and career. Brought to Ogden on a football scholarship, Polo worked his way from a Weber State police officer to an Ogden City detective and Tac Squad member. What exactly was the Tac Squad and what …

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Ogden's Masters of the Air - 95th Bomb Group Memorial Foundation - Justice With Victory 3:58:34

7M ago3:58:34

3:58:34

Send us a text Welcome back to the Junction City Justice Podcast. Who doesn't like exploring a little history during the Holidays. As our pre-Thanksgiving gift to you we have given you this mega episode. You probably didn't know this, but in June, and thanks to Ray Hobbs, the 95th Bomb Group had their reunion right here in our hometown of Ogden, Ut…

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Wood Flooring Life in Appalachia and on TikTok: Talking With Pro Aaron Sheaves 57:15

7M ago57:15

57:15

Aaron Sheaves of Sheaves Floors in Weyers Cave, Va., has been on wood flooring job sites as long as he can remember, but one thing he never would have predicted would be how posting on TikTok would transform his business — and generate income. On this episode, he and host Stephen Diggins discuss how he got started on the platform and the impact it’…

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The Last Ride of the Furey Gang Part II 3:08:08

8M ago3:08:08

3:08:08

Send us a text Welcome back to Part II of the Last Ride of the Furey Gang! If you enjoyed the first episode then saddle up because this story just gets more wild as we go. For a gang that was larger and more violent at their height than the Sundance Gang, and based largely out of Ogden, history has all but forgotten them until we rediscovered them.…

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The Last Ride of the Furey Gang 2:58:10

9M ago2:58:10

2:58:10

Send us a text Ogden, Utah comes with a rough-and-tumble local reputation, but what is that built on? What if we told you that a notorious gang of outlaws led by one of the most dangerous individuals the west had, was based right here out of Ogden? And what would the battle between the outlaws of the Furey Gang and the coppers of the Ogden Police l…

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The Portuguese Wood Flooring Powerhouse: Talking Shop With João & Susy Dias of Fino Oficio, Part 2 37:04

9M ago37:04

37:04

In Part 2 of this episode, João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio continue their conversation with Stephen Diggins and explain why they only hire people with no experience in the wood flooring industry, how they manage to charge so much more money than other wood flooring companies, how they work together as husband and wife, how they handle client rela…

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Ogden's Own Ray Hobbs - The Story of a B17 Pilot 2:08:41

9M ago2:08:41

2:08:41

Send us a text We hope you have all had a great summer. We have been busy this summer, as we’ve hinted, getting to know Ogden’s own living legend Ray Hobbs, and his wonderful family. First and foremost we’d like to thank them for their trust in preserving their grandfather’s legacy. We’d also like to thank Ray for taking the time to sit down with u…

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The Portuguese Wood Flooring Powerhouse: Talking Shop With João & Susy Dias of Fino Oficio, Part 1 1:12:18

9M ago1:12:18

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In Part 1 of this episode, listeners will discover the origin story of how couple João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio in Lisbon, Portugal, went from no experience in wood flooring to being one of the best-known wood flooring contracting companies in the world, why they are always willing to help other wood flooring pros, what it has been like to part…

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Wood Flooring Health 101: Advice from an Occupational Therapist to Reduce Injuries and Prevent Pain 1:47:06

10M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Occupational therapist Jennifer Hale spends all day every day helping people do their jobs without pain, and in this episode, she's concentrating on hardworking wood flooring pros. Jennifer and host Stephen Diggins talk about how pros are really "industrial athletes," and how they need to train just like any other athlete to perform their jobs with…

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Doing Floors By the Shore: Talking Retail Excellence with Adam Bissey 1:30:01

11M ago1:30:01

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When Adam Bissey was a wood flooring contractor, he saw how so many retailers were missing opportunities, and so he made the leap to open a retail location of his own—one that is now a thriving staple on the Jersey Shore. In this wide-ranging conversation, host Stephen Diggins and Adam discuss the challenges of starting as a retailer; how Floors by…

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July 4th, Ogden Police Vs Salt Lake Police Baseball, and Upcoming News 24:01

11M ago24:01

24:01

Send us a text Happy Independence Day everyone! We have a few interesting stories with our old rival to keep you entertained, for those with a busy week ahead, and some upcoming news from the podcast. Happy Birthday America, and Happy Independence Day all. Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Street, Ogden Tru…

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The Importance of Training, Ideas to Make More Money … and Elvis: A Conversation with Stauf USA’s David Ford 1:27:34

12M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Lifelong wood flooring pro David Ford of Stauf USA is back to talk with Stephen about some important issues in the wood flooring industry, including reverence for the previous generations of pros and the importance of training and work ethic. They also discuss ideas for other value-added things wood flooring pros can do to increase margins on every…

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Ogden's Masters of the Air - Robert Blakely, the Humble Hero 1:10:27

12M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Send us a text Take a moment, if you will, to imagine being a local Ogden boy growing up traveling the streets of Ogden from Wall to Harrison and roaming the Wasatch mountains. The same trails you and I walk on, the same mountains, and the same views. Now imagine being plucked out of Ogden and thrust into the cauldron that was the early air war for…

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Police Week 2024 Updated Edition 28:19

1y ago28:19

28:19

Send us a text Hey everyone, it is a special and solemn time. Police Week, where we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the Ogden community. This is an updated episode with another Officer and will also have some new updates at the back of the episode. We are here to honor those who came before us, so please take a moment out of y…

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Keeping It Clean: How Low Country Flooring Went From Never Seeing a Sander to High-End Wood Flooring Experts 1:17:29

1y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

When Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert of South Carolina’s Low Country Flooring got their first wood flooring job, they had never even seen the tools required to do the trade. But they learned quickly and grew the business—and then realized they had to down-size the company as they pursued their obsession with quality. In this episode, they detail th…

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The Story of Ogden's Mass Murder 1:40:23

1y ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Send us a text Like so many cities, Ogden is not without its dark tragedy as well. What happened on the night of July 23, 1943? Who were the victims and what were their stories? Who was the ultimate evil perpetrated by and what set this vile human off? And what happened to them? We go in-depth on this look into one of the darkest days in the histor…

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Quick Update About the Podcast 1:54

1y ago1:54

1:54

Send us a text Hey everyone! Don't fret, this is just a quick update about the Podcast to let everyone know that life happens, and it's happened to us. All good things, but our production on new episodes is still ongoing and has pushed back our timeline in which we will need a few extra days to get the production done on our next episode. Please st…

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Ogden's Masters of the Air - Sgt. Raymon C Beus Waist Gunner 2:04:37

1y ago2:04:37

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Send us a text In our next installation of Ogden's Masters of the Air, join us for Raymon C. Beus. A local Ogden boy who grew up from humble beginnings and left 148 33rd Street to join the Army Air Corps as a waist gunner in the B-17 known as "Hellcat". Beus was involved in the early air war of World War 2 and if you know about that you know how di…

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Talking Hardwood Lumber and Business Leadership: Insights from Frank Miller Lumber CEO Steve James 1:14:49

1y ago1:14:49

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Steve James transitioned from a career at General Motors to the lumber industry when he became CEO of Frank Miller Lumber in Indiana, transforming the company culture there to create a motivated long-term workforce. James and host Stephen Diggins discuss the challenges of a lumber business focused on quartersawn lumber, as well as James’ insights a…

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Breaking the Trademan’s Curse for Growth: How Matt Garcia Transformed His Business for Better Profits, Quality and Morale 1:12:53

1+ y ago1:12:53

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Matt Garcia was a typical wood flooring pro with a small company of craftsmen when he moved to Texas and realized he had a huge opportunity to grow his business—but after trial and error, he also realized that in order to grow his business AND be profitable, he had to work on his business, not just in his business. Hear his advice about what he lea…

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Ogden's Masters of the Air - Pilot Fred Blakely and The City of Ogden 1:39:35

1+ y ago1:39:35

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Send us a text Our special mini series kicks off the inaugural episode of Ogden's Masters of the Air with Fred Blakely, a local Ogden boy who brought the City of Ogden to the Pacific Theatre and the Japanese home front. Do we mean that literally? You'll have to listen to find out. Join us as we examine Fred's storied career, the bombing missions, t…

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Part 2: How We Did This Massive Chevron Floor in a Historic D.C. Building: Sprigg Lynn, Kent Rogerson & Jamie Lambert 53:20

1+ y ago53:20

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When the U.S. government needed the massive chevron floor replaced in the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Universal Floors tackled the job with the help of some friends, including Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert from Low Country Flooring. Hear Universal Floor’s Sprigg Lynn, along with Kent and Jamie, discuss the intricacies and complications…

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How We Did This Massive Chevron Floor in a Historic D.C. Building: Sprigg Lynn, Kent Rogerson & Jamie Lambert, Part 1 1:07:45

1+ y ago1:07:45

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When the U.S. government needed the massive chevron floor replaced in the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Universal Floors tackled the job with the help of some friends, including Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert from Low Country Flooring. Hear Universal Floor’s Sprigg Lynn, along with Kent and Jamie, discuss the intricacies and complications…

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Getting Paid, Getting Inspired … and Getting Back to Work After a Near-Death Accident: An Open Conversation with Angelo DeSanto 56:52

1+ y ago56:52

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Angelo DeSanto is one of Wood Floor Business’s most popular authors and bloggers—in addition to running his own wood flooring business in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. He and Stephen talk about how he stands up to contractors to get paid on time, the seemingly simple details that make a skilled wood flooring pro, and the accident that almost took his li…

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James Clemens - The Celtic Cop 1:32:13

1+ y ago1:32:13

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Send us a text A man who dedicated over 30 years of his life to a career that spanned four different decades! As close as we can come to a time machine, today we sit down with a tough-as-nails beat cop, who walked a foot beat on the roughest street in the city back before it was a popular tourist destination and a historic district. Join us in an i…

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Growing Up in Wood Flooring and Beyond: Loba-Wakol’s Tyler Myatt and Cash Pyle 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

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Loba-Wakol’s Tyler Myatt and Cash Pyle both grew up in the wood flooring industry before they began their careers working for wood floor industry leader Loba-Wakol. Now they use their knowledge to not only help contractors learn how to use the latest cutting-edge products in the industry but also improve everything from their sanding techniques to …

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The Tall Dark Stranger 3:08:20

1+ y ago3:08:20

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Send us a text Here it is Junction City! Season 3 episode 1 and we think it's a doozy. James H "Jim" Gillespie Jr in his own words is going to give you a perspective that's inspiring and at times jaw-dropping. From his childhood in Ogden through Vietnam, an undercover cop throughout Ogden and the State of Utah, and into being an administrator of a …

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A Passion for Creative Custom Work: Award-Winning Pro Matthew Szyszka 51:49

2y ago51:49

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Although still in his early thirties, Chicago wood floor pro Matthew Szyszka of Floor Master Company has made a name for himself and won awards for his intricate custom wood floors. In this episode, he discusses the details on some of his award-winning jobs, how he promotes custom work to his clients, thoughts about getting more young people into t…

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The Hidden History of Dr EH Harding 1:19:50

2y ago1:19:50

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Send us a text The early 1900's were a wild time in policing if you really stop to think about it. In one town you can be a respectable citizen, in the next town a pariah. And for a fresh start, move to a new area and your past becomes whatever you want it to be. So who or what exactly was Dr EH Harding? And what happened when he ran afoul of Ogden…

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From the White House to Brazil: Insights from John Stern’s Decades in the Wood Flooring Industry 1:03:17

2y ago1:03:17

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John Stern’s experience in the industry goes back to before Brazilian species were imported into the U.S. and when the Oval Office still had a wood-look vinyl floor. As the founder of industry stalwart Kentucky Wood Floors, he worked for multiple presidents, traveled to foreign wood flooring mills, sold his flooring to be used in prestigious locale…

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Wood Floors That Are Also Art: The Creative Genius of Tom Ourada 1:11:06

2y ago1:11:06

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Tom Ourada combines wood flooring craftsmanship with sheer artistry to do wood floors like no one else does wood floors. His months-long projects can result in intricate hand-cut wildlife scenes or out-of-the-box modern designs, but they all stem from a passion for looking at a tree and imagining the possibilities. Hear Tom explain his inspiration …

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The True Story of Belle London 3:13:13

2y ago3:13:13

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Send us a text Well here it is. The episode we've promised you for weeks and arguably, our most anticipated episode to date. Belle London. If you've heard of early 1900's Ogden, you've heard the name. But what do you really know about her? Feminist Icon or Human Sex Trafficker? Madame or Monster? Is it possible to be both? One thing is certain, the…

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Police Week Special-A Salute to the Fallen 25:59

2y ago25:59

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Send us a text To honor our fallen brothers in blue, we present our Police Week 2023 bonus episode. Take a moment to briefly learn the circumstances around those who gave everything to try to make their community a safer place. Ogden wouldn’t be the same without them. Ogden, Ogden Utah, Junction City, True Crime, Historic 25th Street, Two-Bit Stree…

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The Bold George Theobald 1:11:37

2y ago1:11:37

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Send us a text Junction City criminals meet street-smart and Philly-bold Detective George Theobald, in our latest episode. Exactly the type of of person we do this episode for - the hardworking Everyman, who didn't seek attention, but deserves to be remembered. A Detective who handled murder, car chases, crime sprees, and delivered one-punch knocko…

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Creating a High-End Niche and Healthy Company Culture: Texas Wood Floor Pro Matt Garcia 1:45:13

2y ago1:45:13

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Wood floor Matt Garcia is a third-generation pro who started from scratch after moving from his native California to Texas. Matt talks with host Stephen Diggins about how, even though he’s far from a major population center, he’s built a high-end business and also opened a thriving showroom. They also discuss how Matt has focused on creating the ri…

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Ogden Part 1 - Growing Pains 4:05:19

2y ago4:05:19

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Send us a text Welcome Back! One question, Do you think you know Ogden? Did you know a man was lynched in front of City Hall? Do you know about the Captain Brown wild west shootout? Does the name Seymour Clark ring out? What about murdering train robbers? All of this and more in our period piece episode and homage to Ogden from 1870-1910’s. When yo…

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