Best Investing Altitude Podcasts (2025)

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Please Keep Your Shoes On, Your Pajamas Home, And Your Wine Out Of My Shoe; 1:04:26

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? A full glass of Chardonnay met a barefoot passenger’s shoe, and somehow that still didn’t crack the Top 3 of aviation crimes this week. We kick things off with holiday cabin chaos: overhead bins stuffed like a Patagonia outlet, and the one rule that keeps civilization alive at 35,000 feet—wear shoe…

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#137 - Revocable Vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What Pilots Must Know with Adam Kintigh 56:01

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Clarity and control for the wealth you’re building. Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh for his third appearance to break down one of the most misunderstood pieces of a pilot’s financial plan: the revocable living trust. Discover how to structure your trust, avoid probate disasters, protect your heirs from…

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Designing the Future of Drug Delivery: How AI is Solving RNA's Biggest Challenge 1:27:10

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Yogev Debbi and Prof Avi Schroeder (Technion Israel Institute of Technology), co-founded Mana bio along with Dr. Kira Radinsky and Roy Nevo. They are leveraging data, machine learning and high throughput screening to design novel Lipid NanoParticles for targeted extrahepatic delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics and vaccines. Lipid nanoparticles ar…

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Holiday Turbulence,To Smart Investing And MH370’s Unsolved Trail 1:08:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? The holidays don’t just bring twinkle lights and travel deals—they bring maximum turbulence. We open the cabin door on real frontline stories from winter ops and half-empty flights to the non-rev legends who test every ounce of patience. There’s the first-class vaper who learns the hard way that st…

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EM Quick Hits 69 Pediatric Urinary Retention & Acute Transverse Myelitis, Post-Dural Puncture Headache, Med Mal Cases: Clenched Fist Injury, IV Thrombolysis for Minor Stroke, EM Leadership Spotlight #4 ... 1:32:19

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On this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Deborah Schonfeld on the differential diagnosis and work up of pediatric urinary retention & acute transverse myelitis, Jesse McLaren on his Tryptic Approach to Occlusion MI Diagnosis, Matthew McArthur on recognition and management of post-dural puncture headache, Joseph Yasmeh on Med Mal Cases: Clenched fist …

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#136 - What HGTV Won’t Tell You About Flipping Houses with Leka Devatha 41:30

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Are you using the exit strategies that actually work in this market? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson talk with seasoned investor and author Leka Devatha to pull back the curtain on what’s real and what’s not in flipping, reality TV, and today’s housing market. Get ready to uncover the truth behind her Amazon Prime episode, learn the creative stra…

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Kindness Is Your Upgrade: Lessons From The Sky 57:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? We trade Vegas chaos and a 12-hour kids’ dance marathon for hard-won travel wisdom, a kindness mantra that actually works, and stories from the jump seat that range from first class squatters to legends Jack and Lop. Practical rules, human moments, and holiday survival—delivered with a wink. • holi…

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#135 - The Truth About Oil and Gas Investing with Tim Pawul 52:50

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Are you unknowingly passing up five-figure tax savings available right now? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with oil and gas expert Tim Pawul to reveal why minerals, royalties, and non-operated working interests have become one of the most powerful tools for cash flow and tax strategy. Get ready to understand the real reason hydrocarbons aren’…

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Plate-Tapping, Alligator Hands, And Other Turbulence We Didn’t Need 1:03:42

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever wonder which flights make crews groan and which ones make the day fly by? We open the cabin door on a week packed with real aviation life: a shredded run-flat, a surprisingly meaningful Amazon Flex route delivering food-bank packages, and a chance meeting with a flight attendant who started at…

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#134 - Fatigue, Flight Deck Safety, and the Science of Sleep with Dr. Adam Shapiro 49:53

27d ago49:53

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Sleep becomes exciting, especially when it’s with Dr. Adam Shapiro. Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with this board-certified sleep specialist and ATP pilot to uncover what every aviator needs to know to protect their health and their medical. Get ready for practical guidance on staying sharp, staying healthy, and staying in the cockpit longer…

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You Can’t Outdrink Altitude And Other Lessons From The Skies 1:04:45

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever watched a simple trip turn into a sitcom? We kick off with a cursed run to Palm Springs—stuck galley bin, maintenance call, ATC hold, go‑around, then jammed stairs on arrival—before settling into perfect desert golf and blue skies. It’s a snapshot of modern air travel: crews and passengers rid…

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#133 - Year-End Tax Moves Pilots Can’t Miss with Toby Mathis 52:37

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Taxes become more exciting, especially when it’s with Toby Mathis. Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back tax strategist and investor Toby Mathis for another powerhouse session on how to keep more of your money before year-end. From bonus depreciation and the short-term rental loophole to smarter charitable giving and donor-advised funds, Toby re…

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Ep 209 Nondisabling Stroke Recognition and Management 1:19:30

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In this Part 2 or our 2-part podcast update on ED stroke management with Dr. Katie Lin and Dr. Walter Himmel we explore non-disabling strokes, where symptoms are mild enough that patients can continue daily activities if deficits persist. Yet, non-disabling does not mean benign. Non-disabling strokes occupy the same ischemic continuum as TIAs and c…

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Florida Beaches, Flight Drama, And Clean Hands 55:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? A blunt PSA, a nail-biter movie breakdown, and a beach list you’ll actually use—this one moves. We kick off by calling out airport bathroom offenders and then swing into the oddly soothing satisfaction of a full garage reboot. From there, we dive into a nuclear-crisis thriller that had us sweating …

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#132 - How to Buy an Airport with Robert DeLaurentis 55:43

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What happens when a real estate investor decides to buy an airport? In this episode, host Tait and Ryan sit down with Robert DeLaurentis, the “Peace Pilot,” to unpack how he transformed a rundown airport into a thriving hub of aviation and community life. Robert shares how his decades in multifamily real estate funded his passion for flying, why le…

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From Cabo To Palm Springs - What Happens When Travel Dreams Meet Real-World Risk 50:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? A perfect room in Cabo, the beach on lock, and then the headlines turn dark. We walk you through the moment we hit pause, weighed cartel warnings and fresh advisories, and flipped the trip to Palm Springs. The real story isn’t the resort—it’s how to read risk, tune out noise, and make a call that l…

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#131 - Reading the Economy: Insights from the Bowtie Economist, Dr. Elliot Eisenberg 40:38

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Where should you put your money right now? Ryan Gibson and Tait Duryea sit down with economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg to decode the markets, interest rates, and the economic forces shaping your portfolio. From AI layoffs to multifamily real estate, they break down how high-income earners, especially pilots, can build wealth intelligently amid uncerta…

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Ep 208 Paradigm Shift in Ischemic Stroke Management Part 1: Disabling Strokes 1:36:12

2M ago1:36:12

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We are amidst a paradigm shift in the emergency management of acute ischemic stroke. The traditional way of categorizing ischemic strokes as 'minor' vs 'major' is no longer relevant to what we do in the ED. It's now about 'disabling' vs 'non-disabling' strokes. And this is no small change. This categorization dictates urgency of ED work-up and trea…

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He Did Downward Dog In The Aisle, Sir 52:59

2M ago52:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever watched a grown man do yoga and push-ups in an airplane aisle while he blocks the cabin? We did—and that’s just one scene from a wild run that starts with an international first and ends with a sharp talk about money, manners, and respect at 35,000 feet. We kick off with Shawn’s first real int…

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#130 - From Wall Street to Real Wealth: Lessons from Ted Greene 28:56

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What does true diversification look like when you’re building wealth as a pilot? In this episode, Ryan Gibson sits down with his longtime colleague and friend, Ted Greene, to unpack how to define success with your spouse, avoid emotional investing, and create a portfolio that brings peace of mind. From surviving Wall Street lawsuits to building las…

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From Septic Fails To Sky-High Frights: Halloween, Asylums, And Airline Madness 1:04:09

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Start with a septic pump failure, add non-rev roulette, then shake in a first-class passenger drying her hands with a toilet seat cover. That’s our week. From the ground-up mess to the sky-high absurdity, we pull back the curtain on why people lose their cool on airplanes—and how to keep yours when…

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Turnips, Turbulence, and False Memories 54:28

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever watch a safety drill and wonder what it feels like on the other side? We open with the grit behind flight attendant recurrent training—peer pressure, tiny procedural details, and the CPR updates that never seem to stop—then shift gears into the strange-but-true world of October: presidents bor…

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#129 - Ego, Taxes, and the Paycheck Trap: Pilot Wealth Myths Exposed 29:42

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Why do so many high-earning pilots struggle to build real wealth? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson get candid about the habits, mindset, and blind spots that keep aviators from achieving true financial independence. They reveal the five biggest mistakes pilots make, from lifestyle creep and tax traps to ego-driven investing, and how to replace the…

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EM Quick Hits 68 Osteomyelitis, Tourniquet Technique, Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures, DSI RCT, AMS in ESRD & Dialysis, EM Leadership Spotlight #3 1:25:12

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Mermaids, Mountain Dew, and the Case of the Toilet iPhone 56:22

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever watched a cabin flip from reunion chaos to pin‑drop quiet at 30,000 feet? We have—and we’re unpacking how it happens, why sit time wears crews down more than flying, and what old‑school service looked like when carving roasts in the aisle was just Tuesday. This week we trade stories from the j…

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#128 - Inside the Fine Print: PPMs, Trust, and Investor Protection with Seth Bradley 42:46

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What do private placement memorandums really mean for you as an investor? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with attorney and real estate operator Seth Bradley to pull back the curtain on syndication documents, accreditation rules, and what truly protects investors. Seth shares his personal journey from med school to big law to entrepreneu…

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When Your Career Takes a Left Turn at Albuquerque 58:28

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever wondered what happens when life takes you on a completely unexpected journey? In this anniversary episode of Cabin Pressure, Shawn and G reflect on their 54-episode milestone while exploring how neither of them ever imagined becoming flight attendants. Their candid conversation about career tr…

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#127 - LLCs, Trusts, and K-1s: Smarter Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh 52:03

3M ago52:03

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How protected is your wealth if something goes wrong? In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh to share practical strategies every pilot and high-income professional should know. From real estate privacy trusts that cut transfer taxes to Wyoming LLCs that safeguard synd…

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From Steroids Tooth Baby to Flight Attendant: Kayla's Journey 1:08:11

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? What happens when you combine a horror movie enthusiast who hates being scared, a dog who prefers the human who stays home, and a dating app request that leaves everyone speechless? You get this delightfully candid conversation with flight attendant Kayla. From the moment she introduces herself as …

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#126 - Early Real Estate Mistakes and Lessons Learned 33:11

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What separates pilots who want to invest from those who actually succeed? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson share the real stories behind their first deals, the mistakes they made, and the lessons that still guide them today. From disastrous single-family rentals to managing multifamily properties, they explain why failure is often the b…

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Ep 207 Sleep Strategies for Shift Work 1:21:04

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Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak... If you find this beneficial please consider a donation to support EM Cases: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/By Dr. Anton Helman

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We Don't Just Serve Drinks—We Save Lives, First Responders at 35,000 Feet 50:19

3M ago50:19

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? What happens when a passenger experiences a medical emergency at 35,000 feet? Who's really there to help when seconds count? This raw, unfiltered conversation pulls back the curtain on the reality of flight attendants as first responders – trained professionals who must act decisively when medical …

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Sky-High Absurdities 1:00:19

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Shawn and G delve into the comedy of domestic life as they explore the universal struggle of marriage and decision-making. Shawn hilariously recounts his home renovation woes, where his meticulously researched plans keep evolving under his wife's scrutiny—with each change mysteriously inflating the…

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#125 - Oil & Gas Investing for High-Income Pilots with Mark Fleming 52:18

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Can oil and gas really be a smart play for high-income professionals? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Mark Fleming, petroleum engineer and Turbine Capital’s oil & gas advisor, to break it down. From the basics of how drilling works to the tax advantages that can offset W2 income, you’ll learn the realities of this often-m…

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Finding Joy When Every Day Feels the Same 1:02:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? We've all felt it—that Groundhog's Day sensation where life becomes an endless loop of waking up, grinding through the day, dodging strangers on sidewalks, and wondering when a burger and fries became a $27 investment. This episode dives deep into breaking free from life's repetitive cycles and fin…

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#124 - $44 Trillion and the Future of Retirement Investing with Mat Sorensen 50:52

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Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Mat Sorensen, CEO of Directed IRA, for a powerful discussion on how pilots and high-income professionals can unlock private investment opportunities through retirement accounts. From self-directed IRAs to Solo Ks, Mat explains the mechanics of rolling over old 401(k)s, navigating recent regulatory changes, and ta…

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EM Quick Hits 67 Tick Borne Illness Update, Pediatric ECG Interpretation, Nailbed Repair, Closed Loop Communication, ESRD, Leaders in EM Dr. Catherine Varner 1:00:21

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On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Tick Borne Illness Update with Dr. Issac Bogoch, Pediatric ECG Interpretation with Dr. Kathleen Stephanos, Nailbed Repair with Dr. Matthew McArther, Closed Loop Communication with Dr. Shawn Segeren, ESRD with Dr. Brit Long, Leaders in EM Dr. Catherine Varner... Please consider donating to EM Cases here: https://emerge…

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The Small World of Airline Life: Disney, Destinations, and Disasters with special guest Blake 1:05:47

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? What happens when 10,500 flight attendants walk off the job simultaneously? Shawn and G kick off this episode celebrating the Air Canada strike's remarkable success, where crew members defied government orders and forced negotiations in just two days—a watershed moment for airline labor movements e…

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#123 - Market Cycles, Debt, and Real Estate Opportunities with Hunter Thompson 49:22

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Is now the right time to buy real estate or to hold cash? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Hunter Thompson, founder of Asym Capital and host of Cash Flow Connections, to unpack today’s real estate market. They cover cycles, debt structures, the COVID impact, rising interest rates, and why current distress is more about fin…

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From Overhead Bin Battles to Travel Tales: Flight Attendant Confessions 1:12:14

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever wondered what flight attendants are really thinking when they see you struggling with those fancy neck pillows that never seem to work? Or why they look so annoyed when you claim ownership of "your" overhead bin space? Shawn and G pull back the curtain on airline crew life with unfiltered hone…

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#122 - How Pilots Use Whole Life Insurance to Fund Investments with Rod Zabriskie 49:50

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What if your life insurance could help you invest without selling a single asset? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Rod Zabriskie of Money Insights to demystify how whole life insurance can be used as a wealth-building tool. They break down the differences between term and whole life, how cash value grows, and why this strategy avoids risks …

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Beverly Hills Cats and Prima Donna Kids Make Air Travel an Adventure 59:59

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? The commute to work can feel like a safari through the animal kingdom – both the actual wildlife darting across country roads and the various "species" of drivers we encounter daily. Shawn and G kick off this episode sharing tales from the asphalt jungle where tailgaters, no-signal ninjas, and road…

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#121 - Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Wealth with Pilot Couple Brad Hilton and Aubrey Carlson 54:12

4M ago54:12

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What if your first home turned into your first big win? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Brad Hilton and Aubrey Carlson, a powerhouse pilot couple who turned a VA loan into a cash-flowing real estate business. From renovating a dated beach house to designing destination-worthy cabins in Julian, CA, Brad and Aubrey break down how they scaled a sh…

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Ep 206 Massive Hemorrhage Protocols 2.0 – Update on the 7 Ts 1:27:13

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In this update to the 7 T’s of Massive Hemorrhage Protocols with Dr. Jeannie Callum and Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, we explore the most current, evidence-informed strategies for bleeding patients, from polytrauma to obstetrical, drawing on the latest clinical trial data and real-world experience. We answer the questions: What is the evidence based alte…

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Friendship Forged in Bar Brawls: How Shawn and G Became Best Friends 1:01:10

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever wonder how two people go from barely tolerating each other to becoming inseparable friends? Shawn and G finally reveal the wild story behind their friendship – and it involves a Florida bar, thrown punches, and a moment of unwavering loyalty when completely outnumbered by bouncers. This legend…

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#120 - How to Evaluate Markets, Properties, and Risks in Real Estate with Derrick Harris 1:00:00

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What separates a solid real estate deal from a costly mistake? In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Derrick Harris, SVP at Spartan Investment Group, to walk us through the real-world process of evaluating markets, properties, and operational risks. With a portfolio that spans millions of square feet, Derrick shares what works,…

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Trash Talk: The Art of In-Flight Comedy 1:03:40

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Take flight with veteran cabin crew members Shawn and G as they pull back the curtain on what really happens at 35,000 feet. Their candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into the world of professional flying that passengers rarely witness. The duo shares hilarious stories from their recent fligh…

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When Grammar Police Attack: We're Not Perfect, But Our Stories Are Real 54:24

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Talk to us! Leave us a message, or ask a question? Ever been corrected by someone only to wonder if they genuinely wanted to help or just make themselves feel superior? This raw, unfiltered conversation between flight attendants Shawn and G explores this universal experience through the lens of aviation culture. When a listener pointed out G's tend…

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#119 - LLCs, Trusts, and Bulletproof Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh 53:43

5M ago53:43

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What if your rental property is a lawsuit away from costing you everything? Tait Duryea connects with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh of Nevada Corporate Headquarters to break down what every investor should know about shielding wealth. From piercing the corporate veil to choosing between LLCs and real estate privacy trusts, this episode cover…

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EM Quick Hits 66 Pediatric Torticollis, Stable Wide Complex Tachydysrhythmias, Post-intubation Neurocritical Care, Hyponatremia Correction Rates, Paronychia Management, Women in EM Leader Series with Judith ... 1:31:24

5M ago1:31:24

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On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Pediatric Torticollis with Dr. Deb Shconfeld, Approach to Stable Wide Complex Tachydysrhythmias with Dr. Anand Swaminathan, Post-intubation Neurocritical Care 5 best practices with Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, Hyponatremia Correction Rates with Dr. Justin Morgenstern, Paronychia Management with Dr. Andrew Tagg, and Women i…