Best J.T. The L.A. Storyteller Podcasts (2025)

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Mastering Fitness Staff Recruitment: Marketing, AI, and Referral Strategies to Build Your Dream Team: Fletcher Wimbush, Dr. Patrick Porter & Mark Harrington Jr: Episode 541 32:43

1d ago32:43

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Become an FBP Insider! Learn more on Patreon. Online Live Event - Learn More! Are you a fitness leader, manager, or gym owner searching for actionable strategies to revolutionize your staff recruitment and retention? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast, hosted by JT Tamsett, is a must-listen for anyone serious about building a high-perform…

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Top 10 Fitness Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: Seran Glanfield, Dr. Patrick Porter & Garry Lewis: Episode 540 43:17

16d ago43:17

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Become a Patreon member! Start here. We’re bringing you a brand-new series of LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More! Is your inconsistent branding costing you clients? Our guest expert Seran Glanfield points out that studio own…

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Injecting Fun and Engagement into Your Fitness Business: Jared Orton, Savannah Bananas and Richard Toutounji: Episode 539 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Are you a gym owner, fitness entrepreneur, or wellness professional looking to inject some serious fun and engagement into your business? In this episode, host JT Tamsett and guests dive deep into the secrets of creating a customer-centric experience that keeps people coming back for more. Drawing inspiration from the wildly successful Savannah Ban…

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Are You Affirming Your Female Leaders? Strategies for Success and Storytelling Marketing: Mel Tempest, Allison Flatley and Danielle Krischik: Episode 538 39:42

2M ago39:42

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As a leader, are you doing everything you can to elevate women in leadership? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast features insights from global female leaders Mel Tempest and Allison Flatley on elevating women in leadership and ownership roles within the fitness industry. The discussion covers current trends, the importance of empowering w…

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Rebuild Your Personal Training Program and Improve Member Retention: Richard Boyd and Bob Esquerre: Episode 537 51:36

3M ago51:36

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Fitness business owners and gym leaders, are you struggling to revive your personal training department? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast dives deep into the current state of personal training in gyms with experts Richard Boyd and Bob Esquerre, who bring over 20 years of experience. Discover actionable strategies to relaunch or launch a…

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TRUMP’S MASS DEPORTATION HITS ITS OWN WALL 9:47

3M ago9:47

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So much to read, yet, such little time. This reality notwithstanding, here are four articles I think you should check out this weekend and why. (This round-up can also be viewed on YouTube) 1. Aryan Brotherhood members found guilty of ordering L.A. County murders from prison – Matthew Ormseth, L.A. Times 2. LADWP paying up to $1,975 an hour to Mung…

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Building a Thriving Group Fitness Team, and Risk Management Strategies: Ingrid Knight-Cohee: Episode 536 37:15

3M ago37:15

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Buckle up for an electrifying episode of the Fitness Business podcast featuring Ingrid Knight-Cohee, the 2024 IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year, who is revolutionizing group fitness with her groundbreaking MSINGI™ program. This isn't just another episode—it's a masterclass in transforming group fitness from an expense line to a profit center, packed …

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WHY IT’S NOW BASICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A THERAPIST WHO ACCEPTS YOUR INSURANCE 1:32:42

4M ago1:32:42

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You can also watch this episode on YouTube. In this first installment of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast for 2025 I’m pleased to introduce the Los Cuentos Listenership to Anneliese Hanson, better known as My Goth Therapist! Official show-notes coming soon. For now, stay vigilant and stay tuned. And Let The City Know! J.T.…

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Building a Better Brand, Time Management and Equipment Layout Strategies: Zach Colman: Episode 535 40:11

4M ago40:11

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Do you have a “me” or a “we” fitness business? Zach Colman reveals the transformative concept of building a community brand in the fitness industry. He explains that a community brand is more than just a platform—it's an evolution from a personal brand to a collective ecosystem of shared values and experiences. Coleman emphasizes that modern fitnes…

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Navigating the Strength Training Boom, Enhancing Customer Service, and Innovative Marketing Strategies: Episode 534 43:08

4M ago43:08

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With a staggering 181% increase in strength equipment usage between 2012 and 2022, as reported by Track My Gym, strength training has become the hottest trend in the fitness industry. In the first episode of the new season of the Fitness Business Podcast, host Justin Tamsett explores this trend with key expert Paul Byrne, as well as explores other …

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SURPRISE! EPISODE 150 WITH THE SOCIAL PRIMATE PODCAST 1:24:51

5M ago1:24:51

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2024 has been an incredible year, but today I’ve got one more present for the Los Cuentos listenership before it’s over: The 150th episode of the Social Primate Podcast featuring yours truly, which aired live on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. In the special program, as noted by Eddie Aguirre, my colleague and podcaster from another broadcaster: “Tog…

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The Rise of Recovery Spaces in Gyms: What You Need to Know: Episode 533 47:13

6M ago47:13

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The recovery industry in fitness is experiencing rapid growth, with experts projecting it to be worth over $90 billion globally by 2027. This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast explores the rising trends in recovery, focusing on popular modalities such as cold plunge therapy and percussive therapy. The discussion highlights how recovery has ev…

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Use Improv to Enhance Sales Skills and Build Stronger Client Relationships (with Eric Tepper and Mary DeMichele): Episode 532 45:02

6M ago45:02

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Want to boost your fitness business's sales and communication skills? Think outside the box! Improv is no longer just a drama term; it’s a unique strategy that can help you have conversations with better results. By incorporating improv techniques into your sales and service training, you can enhance active listening, build rapport, and handle obje…

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How to Use AI to Streamline Fitness Business Operations and Boost Profits (with Dr Ted Vickey): Episode 531 43:42

7M ago43:42

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Are you not sure if AI is right for your fitness business? This episode is a deep-dive into how your business could be using AI to streamline your operations, personalise the client experience, and ultimately improve business efficiency. Host Justin Tamsett speaks with Dr Ted Vickey, a fitness technology strategist, to discuss how AI tools like Cha…

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PROPS 2 – 36 IN CALIFORNIA THIS SEASON 45:35

7M ago45:35

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With less than two weeks to go before Election Day on November 5th, here are my unapologetic positions for this year’s measures in California: (3:14) – NO ON PROP 2 (9:54) – YES ON PROP 3 (12:31) – NO ON PROP 4 (18:14) – UNDECIDED ON PROP 5 (23:35) – YES ON PROP 6 (26:52) – YES ON PROP 32 (28:02) – UNDECIDED ON PROP 33 (33:34) – UNDECIDED ON PROP 3…

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Improve Member Retention with Podcast Marketing (with Jamie Kennedy): Episode 530 39:13

7M ago39:13

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Are you looking for a unique and effective way to market your gym, attract new members and retain members and staff? Podcasting is the answer. In this episode, we chat with podcast producer Jamie Kennedy, exploring how gyms can leverage podcasts to build community, increase member and staff retention, and position themselves as thought leaders in t…

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PROP 36, L.A. REDISTRICTING AND ETHICS, AND EXPANDING THE L.A. COUNTY BOARD 1:15:28

7M ago1:15:28

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Got a ballot recently? Reporter at L.A. Public Press Elizabeth Chou and I get into a handful of the choices on the ballot this November to get you started on your voting journey! We discuss Prop 36, or the innocuously titled “Drug and Theft Crime Penalties and Treatment-Mandated Felonies Initiative,” Prop 33, or the “Prohibit State Limitations on R…

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RENEE ROSE IS A PROSECUTOR OF OVER 30 YEARS NOW RUNNING FOR JUDGE 50:48

7M ago50:48

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On this installment of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast we speak with Renee Rose, who is the Deputy-in-Charge of the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Unit in Los Angeles County. With over thirty years of experience in the courtroom, including as a prosecutor for the Hardcore Gang Unit, she’s now running for Superior Court Judge, Seat 48, which we f…

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Shaping the Future and Lobbying for Change in the Fitness Industry: Episode 529 54:23

8M ago54:23

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As a gym owner, you're constantly striving to grow your business and provide the best possible experience for your members. But did you know that joining a national fitness association can significantly impact your bottom line, including member and staff retention? Key Takeaways: - The importance of advocacy: Discover how industry associations are …

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BROADWAY NIGHT LIGHTS WITH SUEÑO PRODUCTIONS 1:31

8M ago1:31

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On October 12th the city of Los Angeles brings back a major block party in “Broadway Night Lights” at the center of downtown L.A. Formerly “Night on Broadway” by Jose Huizar and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI), an association of business owners in downtown L.A., the event is now being funded by Art Development Fees (ADF) maintained b…

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HOW THE LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY SAVED THE L.A. PUBLIC LIBRARY 1:56

8M ago1:56

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It was my people with the Sueño team who connected me with the Los Angeles Conservancy, which was first founded in 1978 in defense of none other than our dearly beloved L.A. Public Library; more soon, but for now, thanks again to Alex Inshishian for allowing us to speak with him about this incredible backstory for the Pueblito. Videography by CLVRK…

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THE TENANT ASSOCIATION WITH PHOENIX TSO 44:16

8M ago44:16

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On this installment of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast we’re joined by Phoenix Tso, who chats with us about The Tenant Association, a new podcast on the Chinatown Hillside Villa Tenant Association, which formed in 2018 after residents there received a 300% Rent Increase without any prior notice from their landlord; in addition to the origins of t…

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How to Improve Fitness Business Profitability, Lead Generation and Retention: Episode 528 32:45

8M ago32:45

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Fitness Business Podcast is back! Version 3.0 kicks off with an episode to knock your (gym) socks off. Are you struggling to increase your fitness business's bottom line? This episode of the Fitness Business Podcast reveals five proven strategies that can help you boost profits and take your business to the next level. Key Takeaways: - Maximize lea…

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DESIGNING FOR THE REALITIES WITH ERIC SOLIS 42:42

8M ago42:42

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The return of J.T. the L.A. Storyteller Podcast features Eric Solis, an L.A. born architect and designer now living and consulting in Mexico City, where the rise of a new, international gentrification has pushed residents like himself to fight back and organize. Solis’s roots in Los Angeles also run deep, however, especially given his time with HNT…

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Welcome to the Fitness Business Podcast 1:12

8M ago1:12

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Are you a gym owner or manager looking to improve conversions from prospects to members, member satisfaction, employee retention, innovation and profitability? Many fitness podcasts focus solely on lead generation, but we believe the real key to long-term success lies in effective leadership and reducing churn of both staff and members. Host Justin…

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LOS ANGELES, YOU ARE INVITED: TO TEN MORE YEARS 🤞🏽 1:58

9M ago1:58

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There is no podcast this week since yours truly is busy just prepping for the official 10 year Anniversary Bash for JIMBOTIMES.COM, but the podcast will be back with new guests and Cuentos in no time! In the meantime, it’s my great pleasure to invite you to the official ten year gathering for J.T. the L.A. Storyteller at All Power Books in Mid-City…

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RHYMEFEST TURNS TEN TOO, LOS ANGELES 14:04

9M ago14:04

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Let the city know! This summer, both J.T. the L.A. Storyteller and Rhymefest Los Angeles turn ten years young in the game; our coming together is thus going to be the hip hop and Los Cuentos event of the summer. The entire block and every family is invited! Yours truly also extends the biggest shout out to 2Mex, of L.A.’s Visionaries, who is just n…

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WHO CAN JUDGE ME IN L.A. COUNTY? FEATURING GEORGE A. TURNER 57:48

10M ago57:48

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George A. Turner is a father of three and is originally from the city of Inglewood, where he continues to live with his family. Turner has served as a Public Defender for L.A. County for the last 16 years and is now running for L.A. County Superior Court Judge, Seat 39. To learn more about Turner and his campaign, visit his website here. To follow …

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WHO CAN JUDGE ME IN L.A. COUNTY? FEATURING ERICKA WILEY 50:06

10M ago50:06

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Ericka Wiley is running for Superior Court Judge Seat 48 this November after serving as a Public Defender in Los Angeles for nearly 24 years and garnering over 47% of the vote this past March. We discuss how Wiley entered the race to begin with, just what she believes qualifies her for the Superior Court Judge Seat over her opponent in the race, Re…

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SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THE RIOS BROTHERS OF EAST HOLLYWOOD – LOS CUENTOS WRAP-UP 15:10

11M ago15:10

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On Wednesday, July 3rd, the Rios-Vela family attended the first court hearing for the alleged and primary suspect behind the murder of The Rios Brothers, Marcos Navarro, 33 years old. It was an extremely emotional day, yet Amalia Vela in particular spoke out with clarity and courage about what she seeks in terms of accountability for her two slain …

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LAUSD MARCH 2024 PRIMARIES: RECAP 33:52

11M ago33:52

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With L.A. City Council recapped, let’s place LAUSD elections from March into perspective. LAUSD has a board of seven members, each of which is elected every four years. The board meets regularly on Tuesday afternoons, and by a long shot, its most important job is managing L.A. Schools’ annual budget, which in the 2023 – 2024 fiscal year was nearly …

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ANGELENO HEART: “THEY WANT TO TELL THEIR STORY” 51:23

11M ago51:23

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Henry Lara is the one and only Angeleno Heart. In this special episode at the Los Angeles Public Library’s Octavia Lab, we discuss his upbringing, his inspiration, and what’s next for his work as the rawest photographer born and raised in Los Angeles. This week also marked a horrendous loss for yours truly and the whole city. Please support the Rio…

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L.A. MARCH 2024 PRIMARIES: RECAP 41:29

12M ago41:29

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It’s official! There are now just 136 days before it’s “high-key” time for elections again. This is because in California ballots for the election are sent to voters some 29 days before Election Day. So then, even if Election Day is on November 5th, many of us will have the opportunity to vote on L.A. City, LAUSD, L.A. County, and even California e…

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SHOHEI OHTANI AND L.A. CITY COUNCIL ARE BESTIES NOW? – LOS CUENTOS WRAP-UP 12:31

12M ago12:31

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You can also catch this WRAP-UP on YouTube. On Friday, May 17, the L.A. City Council presented a number of local celebrities with some proclamations. May 17th was declared “Shohei Ohtani day,” while May 19th is now “Father Greg Boyle” day, at least on the official calendar of the L.A. City Council chambers. Afterwards, a number of different speaker…

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THE DODGERS: COLLEAGUES, OR COLONIZERS? 1:01:57

1y ago1:01:57

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Today the Los Angeles Dodgers are worth $5.4 billion. But for the land they took to play ball, Vincent “Chente” Montalvo’s family received what his grandfather John De Nava called peanuts. His grandmother, Adela De Nava–now 91 years old(!)–also continues to stand by this claim. It’s not just about the money, though. Earlier this year, California As…

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