Best Jen Conley Podcasts (2026)

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Ep192: Kate Haviland on Following the Science to Precision Immunology 1:26:06

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Kate Haviland, former CEO of Blueprint Medicines, on how the company transitioned to a precision immunology company and was acquired by Sanofi for $9.5 billion.By Timmerman Report

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Dissecting "Highwayman" by the Highwaymen (Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings & Johnny Cash) - 1985 27:45

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1985 takes us to a quartet of legendary "outlaws". Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash called themselves the Highwaymen, and it wasn't just about the song. A lot combines sonically on "Highwayman" to establish its sublime, ethereal vibe, but how do fantasy and reality combine to suggest that something more self-consc…

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Dissecting "The Greatest Gift of All" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton - 1984 26:10

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Our 2025 Christmas episode takes us to some gift-wrapping music of Melton's childhood: from Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton's 1984 Christmas album, we're curling up with "The Greatest Gift of All". If "Christmas in Dixie" was about coming down after Christmas day, this one is about settling down after an extended Christmas Eve. Kenny warms us up with h…

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The Stakes Holiday Edition 🎄 1:54:43

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It’s The Stakes Holiday Edition 🎄 — and somehow, even at the end of the year, Trump is still committing to making things as horrible as possible. Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney break down Trump’s unhinged speech, the Vanity Fair piece everyone’s talking about, and why his latest “Patriot Games” announcement sounds disturbingly close to The Hunge…

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Ep191: Emily Conley on Small Molecules to Correct a Rare Kidney Disease 1:07:34

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Emily Conley, CEO of Berkeley, CA-based Renasant Bio, on developing small molecule correctors and potentiators for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).By Timmerman Report

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Trump Denied, the Affordability Fail, and Kristi Noem 1:21:09

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Dissecting "Holding Her and Loving You" by Earl Thomas Conley - 1983 19:18

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1983 takes us to one of the elite hitmakers of the 1980s, Earl Thomas Conley, and one of his best known hits, "Holding Her and Loving You". As another example of the nuance with which country music talks about cheating, this song delivers some lines that are so unbelievably self-absorbed they have to be true. But how does the musical setting of the…

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Trump’s INSANE Threats To Execute Democrats, Coast Guard Clears Hate Symbols, Latest on Epstein 1:22:30

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This week on The Stakes, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney break down a terrifying escalation: Donald Trump openly calling for Democrats to be hanged, violent rhetoric that goes beyond politics and barrels straight into authoritarianism. We also dig into the Coast Guard’s quiet removal of swastikas, nooses, and other extremist symbols from its offi…

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Mobile, Manuafactured, and Modular homes. What is the difference and why it matters. 32:58

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Jen and Mark discuss the differnt type of homes and why it matters when you are bying or selling a mobile, manufactured, or modulare home.

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Dissecting "Slow Hand" by Conway Twitty - 1982 22:35

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1982 finally takes us to legendary hitmaker Conway Twitty's cover of the Pointer Sisters' "Slow Hand". Twitty was never shy about mature topics, and this one is no exception, but how does the change in perspective from the original serve to amplify the charismatic delivery of this all-time pro?

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Ep190: Neil Kumar on Building a Rare Disease Drug Company 1:13:12

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Neil Kumar is founder and CEO of Palo Alto, Calif.-based BridgeBio Pharma, a rare disease drug developer.By Timmerman Report

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Property Disputes 29:31

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Jen and Mark discuss what happens when there are property disputes on a property, and how it can cause propblems at closing.

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But His Emails! New Epstein Docs Implicate Trump | Boebert Cornered, MAGA Fractures 1:05:29

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Newly surfaced Epstein documents reveal explosive details that directly implicate Trump, including claims that “he knew about the girls.” As these revelations break, Trump’s behavior is getting more frantic, more erratic, more desperate, and more guilty-looking by the hour. Meanwhile, Lauren Boebert finds herself cornered by Donald Trump in The Sit…

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Ep189: Marc Tessier-Lavigne on Reinventing Drug Discovery with AI 1:12:33

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Marc Tessier-Lavigne, CEO of South San Francisco-based Xaira Therapeutics, on reinventing drug discovery with AI.By Timmerman Report

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Navigating the mortgage maze 29:32

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Jen and Mark talk about where to start when looking for a loan, and which loan is best for yur situation

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Dissecting "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" by Barbara Mandrell (featuring George Jones) - 1981 25:49

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1981 takes us to a time when reigning Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell needed to remind us that she had stayed true to her roots. And if you don't believe her, just ask guest vocalist George Jones, as he supports Mandrell in one of her signature hits: "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool". We know this refrain, don't we?, in a genre that…

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Planning for your future house 28:04

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Jen and Mark discuss some obsticles you might face and give ou tips on how you can get ahead of the game.

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Feast or Famine: Military Families in Food Bank Lines while Trump Builds a Ballroom 1:12:40

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Tara Setmayer is joined by Mallory Hagan, host of Pretty Furious Podcast, on this week's episode of The Stakes. Donald Trump is using hunger as a compliance tactic, withholding SNAP benefits, and prioritizing the destruction of the East Wing for his 90,000 sq ft ballroom. Tara and Mallory discuss this and more on The Stakes LIVE. The Seneca Project…

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Ep188: Art Krieg on Innate Immune System Activators for Cancer 1:09:05

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Art Krieg, founder and CEO of Zola Therapeutics, on developing innate immune system activators for cancer.By Timmerman Report

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A Season of Opportunity 9:25

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Jen and mark discuss why this fall counld be a turnig point for buyers.

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Dissecting "He Stopped Loving Her Today" by George Jones (featuring Millie Kirkham) - 1980 (Episode #100!) 43:13

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For our milestone 100th episode, we take on a song and singer both of whom are in the conversation for Greatest of All-time. And it's no coincidence: in "He Stopped Loving Her Today", the sheer weight of Bobby Braddock & Curly Putman's composition, set in the legendary Billy Sherrill's production (with an assist from unsung hero Millie Kirkham), co…

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Slow Down! 36:20

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Jen and Mark explain why you need to slow down in this digital world. There are more scammers now, and no one reads the fine print.

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Ep187: Eric Fischer on Creating a New Class of Medicines 1:05:48

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Eric Fischer, a professor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, on creating a new class medicines -- targeted protein degraders.By Timmerman Report

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Why are Pre-Approvals importatnt 31:14

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Jen and mark explain why it's beneficial to get a pre-approval if you are looking to buy a house.

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Dissecting "I Let Her Lie" by Daryle Singletary 19:22

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Daryle Singletary lets life happen to him in this mid-90s gem: 1995's "I Let Her Lie". No one can deny the Randy Travis influence in the vocals, but how does the fruit of that influence align with the passive lyrics and common chord progression, to give us a taste of irrevocable loss due, at least in part, to our own refusal to act?…

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The Good and Bad of working with a local Real Estate Agent 31:42

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Jen and Mark explain why using a local Real Estate Agent can be better, but also why some people chose to not work with a local company.

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Ep186: Bruce Levine & Mags McCarthy on a Song About Science and Hope 1:02:33

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Bruce Levine, a CAR-T cell therapy researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, and Mags McCarthy, a country music star, discuss their new song about science and hope for cancer patients.By Timmerman Report

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What just happened at the Fed and why it matters 33:55

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Jen and Mark talk about current events: The Fed cut interest rates and why it will have no impact on mortgage rates. They also discuss what to watch for and what is coming next.

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Dissecting "Some Girls Do" by Sawyer Brown 21:33

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Sawyer Brown remind us how to have fun in the early 90s, with their catchy, lowish-class anthem "Some Girls Do". Mark Miller paints a vivid picture of connecting within one's lane, in this classic of 1992, but what does the abrupt resolution in the chorus tell us about how his narrator wrestles with his station in life?…

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Guest Dr. Steven Hassan | World Renowned Cult Expert 1:07:45

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This week on The Stakes, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney sit down with Dr. Steven Hassan, one of the world’s foremost experts on cults. As America faces growing extremism and political radicalization, Dr. Hassan helps us understand the psychology behind cult-like devotion, how manipulation spreads, and what it takes to break free. From his person…

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Changes in Real Estate over the years 35:52

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jen and Mark discuss the ways that the Real Estate business has changed including things like technology, and agents who no longer have a "brick and moter" location.

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Gay Valimont, Charlie Kirk, and the state of Free Speech 1:45:07

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The Stakes hiatus is over! Tara and Michelle were back this week with a jam-packed episode of The Stakes. From the recent school shootings, Pam Bondi’s threats to free speech, doxxing democrats, and the public fallout after the death of Charlie Kirk, there was so much to discuss. The highlight? Our friend Gay Valimont joined us! Gay is a former Flo…

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Ep185: Dr. Lachelle Weeks on Predicting Leukemia Risk At Scale 1:05:47

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Dr. Lachelle Weeks is a physician-scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute working on a project to predict leukemia risk based on widely available blood samples.By Timmerman Report

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First Time Home Buyer Confessions 30:26

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Jen and Mark share what first time home buyers are saying about buying a house. What was easy, what was hard, and what they were afriad to ask.

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Dissecting "Little Rock" by Collin Raye 29:20

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As we close in our 100th episode (this is #97), we tackle another listener request, and one of Melton's all-time favorites, Collin Raye's gut-wrenching 1994 hit "Little Rock". Raye delivers a wallop of emotion with Tom Douglas's poignant lyrics taking center stage, as we don't know whether to cheer or cringe at what this recovering alcoholic is pro…

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Taxes with Ross County Treasurer David Jeffers 38:30

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Ross County Treasurer David Jeffers joins Jen and Mark to talk everything related to property taxes... Tax vauluations, Re-evaluations, appeals, delinquent taxes, and more.

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How to make your property more attractive to buyers 24:56

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Jen and Mark talk about some small things you can do to make your home stand out and be more attractive to potential buyers.

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Dissecting "Let Me Let Go" by Faith Hill (with Vince Gill) 25:30

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Faith Hill showcases her powerful and versatile vocal stylings on her plaintive 1998 hit "Let Me Let Go". Vince Gill's harmony vocals don't hurt a bit either, but what are we to do with all these unorthodox chords? And what does Ray Charles have to do with it?

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Ep184: Jen Adair on Affordable, Accessible Gene & Cell Therapies 1:50:23

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Jen Adair, professor and associate director of the Horae Gene Therapy Center at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, on creating more affordable and accessible cell and gene therapies.By Timmerman Report

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TAXES with Ross County Auditor Jeff Lehner 38:28

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Jen and Mark welcme special guest, Ross County Auditor Jeff Lehner. hey discuss property assessments, school taxes, and a movement to consider abolishing property taxes.

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Two powerful women: Cait Conley and Ilyse Hogue 1:21:34

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WATCH THE STAKES 7:30 PM ET THURSDAYS ON YOUTUBE Guest ✨ Cait Conley — Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 17th district. A U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate, Cait served in Iraq and Afghanistan before working at the Pentagon and in national security. Now she’s running to bring integrity, service, and real leadership back to Con…

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Mortgage Fraud- Keys, Crooks & Consequences 32:28

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Jen and Mark talk about ways people commit mortgage fraud, and Jen tells stories about local situations she has seen.

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Dissecting "Texas Tornado" by Tracy Lawrence 22:50

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By request, we're finally chasing down thoroughbred Texas honky-tonker Tracy Lawrence, and his 1995 hit "Texas Tornado". Steel guitar and soaring strings collide on this Bobby-Braddock-penned, Tracy-Lawrence-produced amalgation. But how does Braddock's wild chord progression pick this chorus up, spin it round, and put us right back down again where…

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Professor Corey Brettschneider on Democracy, Julie Roginsky & Tara Setmayer Take on Scott Jennings 1:43:01

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Guests Professor Corey Brettschneider and Democratic Strategist Julie Roginsky -- from the fight to save democracy to the takedown of CNN’s favorite fragile pundit, Scott Jennings. In the first half, we’re joined by Corey Brettschneider, Professor of Political Science at Brown University, where he teaches constitutional law and political theory. He…

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Land Development 24:11

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Jen and Mark talk about things you have to do when you buy land.By Jen Conley

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Ep183: Sabah Oney on CAR-T Cells Against Solid Tumors 56:23

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Sabah Oney, CEO of Philadelphia and San Francisco-based Dispatch Biotherapeutics, on engineering CAR-T cells that can kill solid tumors.By Timmerman Report

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Being a Buyer's Agent with Tim Rutherford or ERA Martin & Associates 37:21

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Jen and Mark bring special guest Tim Rutherford of ERA MArtin & Associates to talk about buyer's Agents.By Jen Conley

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Dissecting "Every Once in a While" by Blackhawk 22:32

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By request, it's the smooth sounds of Blackhawk's 1994 hit "Every Once in a While". The instrumentation, the vocals, and the overall sound are all Blackhawk. But how do all these things lend support to these lyrics' understated confidence? And while you're at it, why not roll over to Melton's other podcast, Propaniacs: A King of the Hill Podcast? H…

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Investigative Reporter Vicky Ward on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell 1:41:49

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Tara and Michelle are joined by investigative reporter Vicky Ward, renowned for her groundbreaking coverage of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Ward is the host and co-producer of the acclaimed podcast and docuseries Chasing Ghislaine and a New York Times bestselling author whose work has exposed the dark intersections of power, privilege, an…

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Beware of Real Estate Fraud 34:41

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Mark and Jen tell us about some of the current frauds in the Real Estate worrld, and how to identify them and protect yourselfBy Jen Conley