Best Phillip Ramsey Podcasts (2025)

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#51: "2 Zoo 2 Story" with Ross Taylor! 1:03:21

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We're all family in this week's improvised musical - this time with charming guest Ross Taylor (Missed Call, TMI, The Second City)! Ross takes us back to his time on stage in Edward Albee's "Zoo Story," so naturally we have to do the sequel. Journeying giraffes, faraway families, and New York nonsense abound in "2 Zoo 2 Story." Just as Albee intend…

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Built From Scratch: Interview with Allison O'Grady 27:31

2d ago27:31

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Allison O'Grady joins host Phillip Ramsey on the Uncommon Wealth Podcast to share her journey of founding St. Francis Veterinary Care. After graduating from Iowa State University, Allison's vision of creating something from nothing led her to establish a thriving veterinary clinic. Throughout this episode, Allison discusses the challenges of starti…

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Bonus Episode - "CHAT Scene" with Chris Ditton! 14:05

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A new voice on the mic?? As we start in on our "Summer Slowdown" - here's a special BONUS episode featuring our incredible drummer Chris Ditton! We talk Chris's start in Chicago's music improv scene, his inspirations and techniques, and more in our first ever "CHAT Scene!" No musical this week, but we'll be back next Tuesday and every second Tuesda…

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REPLAY: Freeing Slaves with Brandon McNace 48:02

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In this riveting episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey welcomes Brandon McNace to discuss his extraordinary journey from corporate America to humanitarian work in Pakistan. What began as a clear corporate career path took a dramatic turn through divine intervention and spiritual calling, leading Brandon to establish Exodus 5:1…

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#50: "50-Up" with Amber Linde! 1:11:01

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AHHHHH WE MADE IT TO FIFTY EPISODES!!! Thank you so much for following along :) We're halfway to a hundred in this week's episode of Charm Scene! We welcome back our original charming guest - Amber Linde (Baby Wants Candy, Phony Award Winning Musical, Anarchy) - for the pod's golden 50th episode. What do scientific studies, dynamic dancing, and a t…

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Simple Step | Good Stress 3:11

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In this enlightening episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey tackles the pervasive issue of stress, exploring its roots and implications as a part of our responsibilities. Phillip shares a transformative perspective on stress, promoting it as a potentially positive force when understood and managed effectively. By focusing on th…

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#49: "Jesus Goes to Baseball Camp" with Megan Ramsey! 1:04:30

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Teen Jesus? Baseball camp? Why not BOTH? We've got charming guest Megan Ramsey (Gums, Duluth, Evangelikids) on a mission to teach you the ways of the lord, and the perfect curveball. Double play disciples, sinless step dads, and the original home run hero himself - Jesus Christ. It's a grand slam in this week's fully improvised Charm Scene. Play ba…

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When to Pivot - Interview with Justin Wise 43:17

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Phillip Ramsey sits down with Justin Wise, an entrepreneur and former pastor, to discuss his unconventional career path and the lessons learned from transitioning across diverse fields. They explore the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of creating a business that aligns with personal values, and the possibility of finding fulfillment …

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#48: "AmsterDAMN" with Louie Cordon! 1:02:53

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We're taking you to the Netherlands in this week's episode of Charm Scene! Boom Chicago performer and charming guest Louie Cordon shares a story from his time in Amsterdam that leads us to a fully improvised musical full of busy beaches, robbers with rizz, and the ultimate park party. Luister nu! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Louie Cordon Musi…

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Retirement Anxiety 13:32

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In this episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, Phillip Ramsey dives deep into the common anxieties associated with transitioning into retirement. This episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies for easing the stress many feel as they approach this pivotal life phase. Whether you’re planning your retirement or already enjoying it, Ph…

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#47: "Bo, a Deer" with Dave Lyzenga! 1:00:04

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Time to hit the road, deer listeners, as we welcome charming guest Dave Lyzenga for another fully improvised musical! A rambunctious road trip, a burly bartender, and a catastrophic conclusion await you on this week's Charm Scene. Follow your dreams! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Dave Lyzenga Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton F…

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Simple Step | Per Stirpes 4:10

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Phillip Ramsey delves into the intricacies of estate planning with a focus on the lesser-known term "Per Stirpes." Using relatable family examples, he explains how selecting this option affects the allocation of IRA benefits and ensures inheritance flows along family lines. Learn how to navigate beneficiary designations to align with your financial…

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#46: "Let's Get Liminal" with Jonathan Allsop! 58:03

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We're breaking into the backrooms in this week's fully improvised musical! Charming guest Jonathan Allsop takes us on a liminal journey through flickering fluorescents, ethereal elevators and haunted hallways. Get lost in this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Jonathan Allsop Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Fo…

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What's Next | Interview with Beast Games Winner Jeff Allen 34:42

1M ago34:42

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In this captivating episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey engages with Jeff Allen, winner of the inaugural Beast Games—a monumental contest hosted by YouTuber Mr. Beast with a historic $10 million prize. The episode unravels the thrilling experience of participating in such a vast-scale event, Allen's strategy and emotions dur…

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#45: "Disco REDUX" with Mo Phillips-Spotts! 39:12

2M ago39:12

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Disco will never die as charming guest Mo Phillips-Spotts RETURNS, following her incredibly successful, lost to time first episode recorded just minutes before. Sashaying salesmen, dangerous dances, and tremendous technical difficulties on this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Mo Phillips-Spotts Music Director: Sam Scheidler D…

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Meet Cody | Interview with Cody Kowalski 15:38

2M ago15:38

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Phillip Ramsey hosts the latest Uncommon Wealth podcast episode featuring Cody Kowalski, the first-ever intern at Uncommon Wealth. Cody shares his journey, including his recent marriage and honeymoon, his passion for financial planning, and a potential career in ministry. Cody discusses his current role and responsibilities as an intern, focusing o…

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#44: "Revolution or Omnibust" with Jessica Joy! 57:08

2M ago57:08

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Are you ready for a revolution? Charming guest Jessica Joy is back again - this time for a less miserable (and very french) fully improvised musical! Murderous monarchs, frying frogs, accidental accents, and more! Don't lose your head! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Jessica Joy Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmS…

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Simple Step: Being Grateful 3:53

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Explore the power of gratitude with host Phillip Ramsey in this episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast. Delve into the profound insight that gratitude is a choice, not a consequence, and discover how embracing this mindset can shift your perspective on life. Ramsey offers an engaging analogy comparing small bites to a buffet, emphasizing appreciati…

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#43: "Well, One of Us Has to Change" with Mike Gospel! 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Calling all pranksters! Charming guest Mike Gospel returns for a spongebob-heavy, fully improvised office musical! Collective costumes, serious supervisors, and goofy goobers galore. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? We do! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Mike Gospel Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePo…

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Linker, Lurker, Hacker, Spy 4:22

2M ago4:22

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This week’s episode takes us deeper into the shadows, where technology turns sinister and trust transforms into paranoia. In October 2024, we discovered something lurking in plain sight on our system, known as an ESLinker. ChatGPT confirmed its purpose: to infiltrate existing programs and compete with them while remaining undetectable. For those of…

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Scaling Up | Interview with Jon and Hanna Shiplett 44:43

2M ago44:43

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Phillip Ramsey hosts Jon and Hanna Shiplett of Eden and Gray, as they return to discuss their business journey since 2018. They delve into the evolution of their design and build company, highlighting changes in client types, project scales, and business challenges. With a growing team and higher project demands, they explore the nuances of leaders…

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#42: Charm Scene LIVE - "Jump With Me" at The Annoyance Theatre! 52:29

2M ago52:29

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It's our first ever CHICAGO LIVE SHOW! Take the jump with us as we take on the Annoyance Theatre with another fully improvised musical - and a surprise? Confused comas, purchased Portugals, grumbling grannies, and more on this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Special thanks to S…

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My Path to Uncommon - Phillip Ramsey 55:27

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In this deeply personal solo episode, Uncommon Wealth Podcast host Phillip Ramsey walks us through his winding, inspiring, and God-orchestrated career journey—from uncertain college grad to founding Uncommon Wealth Partners. With characteristic vulnerability and humor, Phillip reflects on his early setbacks, unlikely breakthroughs, and the faithful…

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#41: "Into The Internet" with Brandon Michael Thomas! 59:58

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Welcome to the world wide web! Brandon Michael Thomas RETURNS for a net-spanning adventure through cyberspace. Digital denizens, bashful "bugs," flirty feet pics and more on this week's fully improvised Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Brandon Michael Thomas Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod o…

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Simple Step: Peaks and Valleys 3:18

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In this quick "Simple Step" episode, Philip Ramsey challenges listeners to reflect on their own life journey by charting out the peaks and valleys—from career moves to personal milestones. He shares how this simple exercise of gratitude and self-awareness can offer unexpected clarity and direction. It’s a prelude to the next episode, where Philip u…

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#40: "First Dance" with Kaitlyn Nibbelin! 58:46

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It's our 40TH EPISODE! We're blowing the roof off this one-room schoolhouse in this week's Charm Scene! Charming guest Kaitlyn Nibbelin joins us for a coming-of-age story like none other. Selfish students, troublesome tree-people, handsome haberdsashers, and more! Who are you taking to the dance? Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Kaitlyn Nibbelin …

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"Breaking Point: Surveillance, Stigma, and Survival" 13:25

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In this episode, I share a harrowing journey of discovering hidden surveillance and confronting the devastating effects of stigma. Through an intimate narrative, I talk my life becoming a digital prison, exposing not only the psychological torment of privacy invasion but also the harsh realities of systemic failure and community indifference. Phill…

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Same Night - Interview with Gabe Chamberlin 46:36

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In this powerful and transparent episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, Phillip Ramsey sits down with Gabe Chamberlin—retirement plan specialist, musician, and Christ follower—whose life is a testament to what it means to live on mission. Though his career is rooted in the financial world as a wholesaler for Transamerica, Gabe stands out for his a…

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#39: "Time Traveling Bachelor Party" with Bryan Duff! 1:03:42

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It's TIME for another Charm Scene! This week, charming guest Bryan Duff takes us on a race against the clock in this time jumping fully improvised musical, with scintilating cyberpunks, brotherly bachelors, notable Newtons and more! The clock is ticking! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Bryan Duff Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton…

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Passing on More Than Money 13:49

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Phillip Ramsey explores the concept of wealth transfer, urging listeners to prioritize core values, experiences, and charitable giving over mere financial assets. By focusing on these aspects, Phillip suggests families can empower future generations to independently build wealth and life satisfaction. He introduces an exercise to reframe how we vie…

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#420: "High Heaven" with Keenan Camp! 1:10:34

3M ago1:10:34

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It's our 4/20 spectacular, and we're just DYING for you to hear it. Keenan Camp returns, with snacks in tow, for a high flying, afterlife-spanning, fully improvised musical. Bestest buds, dope dances, troublesome trips, and more! Smoke 'em if you've got 'em for this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Keenan Camp Music Director: …

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Simple Step: Monthly Budget Inventory 3:22

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Phillip Ramsey discusses the importance of taking personal financial inventory as tax deadlines approach. He shares practical advice on establishing a budget by analyzing recent bank and credit card statements to categorize expenses like groceries and gas. Emphasizing the critical role budgeting plays in retirement planning, he encourages listeners…

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The Court of Ramsey Street 16:12

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"In this episode of Love thy Neighbour, we dive into the concept of stigma through the lens of labelling theory, as discussed by Howard Becker. We explore societies, labels that stick to individuals, making reintegration a constant battle even after they have paid their dues. We will unpack the lifelong collateral consequences of a prison sentence …

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#37: "Crunkin' Cupcakes" with Daryn Robinson! 55:08

4M ago55:08

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Donut touch that dial! Daryn Robinson RETURNS in this fully baked improvised musical! And that's muffin to joke about. Foxy fritters, leading long johns, berefect bagels, and more! It's a bearclaw of an episode on this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Daryn Robinson Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @…

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Simplify ETFs: Interview with Brent Uhlenhopp 27:14

4M ago27:14

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About the Guest(s): Brent Uhlenhopp is a financial expert with a rich background in the finance and insurance industry. He is currently an ETF manager at Simplify Asset Management, a company renowned for its innovative financial solutions. Brent holds a degree from the University of Iowa and has previously worked with major finance groups such as W…

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#36: "The McQUEEN of Comedy" with Lisa McQueen and Sam Scheidler?? 1:00:49

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It's our APRIL FOOLS switch-em-up spectacular! We tied Sam to a microphone and brought in LEGENDARY Chicago Music Director - Lisa McQueen! Filled with precocious pigeons, adversarial ad-men, infantile improvisers, and more - we're headed back to an extremely accurate 1960s Chicago in this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Sam S…

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The Story of Casa Bonita 10:10

4M ago10:10

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Phillip Ramsey reflects on a transformative experience at Casa Bonita, a unique Mexican restaurant in Colorado. He explores how a revamped business model—raising prices to deliver unparalleled experiences—shaped his visit. Drawing parallels to his own entrepreneurial journey with Uncommon Wealth, Phillip discusses the importance of charging what ex…

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#35: "Pirate Ride and Also Restaurant" with Devan Seaman! 1:03:22

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Yo ho! Yo ho! It's a pirate's life for charming guest Devan Seaman in this week's fully improvised musical! Inspired by her time in pirate dinner theatre, join us as we enter a pirate restaurant inside a pirate ride inside a pirate themed amusment park. Batten down those betas, guzzle that grog, and prepare to be piratized in this episode of Charm …

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Don't Set it and Forget it 3:22

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In this engaging simple step on the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey delves into the often-overlooked mantra of "set it and forget it" in financial advising. He challenges this traditional mindset and offers practical advice on how to take a more hands-on approach to personal finance management. Phillip's insights aim to equip listeners…

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#34: "Notker? I Hardly Know Her" with Jono Mammel! 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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Things are HEATING UP! Charming guest Jono Mammel RETURNS, this time taking us all the way back to early human history in this fully improvised musical - complete with ferocious fires, time travelers in training, smoldering sweethearts, and more! Welcome to the stone age! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Jono Mammel Music Director: Sam Scheidler …

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Building Family and Wealth: Interview with Jim Sheils 36:11

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Jim Sheils is an accomplished real estate investor with over 25 years of experience. He is the visionary behind Southern Impression Homes, a company dedicated to building investment properties in several Florida markets. Jim is renowned for his transition from handling bulk foreclosure rehabs to spearheading successful new construction ventures. He…

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#33: "Doctor Vanya" with Liz McCreight! 58:09

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The doctor is IN. Join charming guest Liz McCreight in our sexiest improvised musical yet. Hot healers, infectious friendships, rambling reporters, and more! Can this doctor heal his patients, and more importantly... himself? Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Liz McCreight Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod …

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Farewell, Arron 6:08

4M ago6:08

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Phillip Ramsey hosts a solo episode to announce Arron Cramer's departure from Uncommon Wealth Partners. Ramsey discusses Arron's move to Paradigm Wealth Partners under the mentorship of Rick Yoder, highlighting his invaluable contributions and character. The episode celebrates Arron's future potential and emphasizes the continued mission of Uncommo…

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497- FROM THE VAULT: Dawa Tarchin Phillips on Becoming a Mindful Investor 51:39

5M ago51:39

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In the high-stakes world of investing, mindfulness helps value investors stay focused, patient, and rational. It strengthens resistance to fear and greed, promotes long-term thinking, and sharpens decision-making. By staying present, investors can tune out market noise and stick to their principles. In this Vault interview, Phil and Danielle revisi…

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#32: "A Dating Game" with Christian Torres! 54:39

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Are you single and looking to mingle? Amiss and looking to kiss? Look no further than this week's fullly improvised musical! Charming guest Christian Torres takes us to a pop-up dating game, complete with bachelorettes, bodies of water, and the Bechdel Test. Find your special someone in this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Ch…

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Simple Step: Spouse Goals 4:28

5M ago4:28

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In this engaging episode of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast, host Phillip Ramsey delivers insightful advice on maintaining a clear focus on personal and financial goals. Emphasizing the importance of open communication and reflection, Phillip challenges listeners to engage in meaningful conversations about what truly matters to them in life. Phillip ou…

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#31: "Jack of the Jungle" with Derek Demko! 1:00:12

5M ago1:00:12

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We're "hanging on by a thread" in this week's fully improvised musical - with charming guest Derek Demko! Jealous Jacks, preoccupied parents, dirty dodos, and more. It's a jungle out there in this week's Charm Scene! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Derek Demko Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Follow us @CharmScenePod on Instagra…

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The Secret Sauce of Branding: Interview with Belle Rape 33:53

5M ago33:53

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Belle Rape is a distinguished brand expert with extensive experience in creating iconic branding strategies for high-profile clients. Having worked with major brands such as the NFL, NBA, Lowe's, Google, Tiffany & Co., Pepsi, and Sealy, Belle has honed her expertise in building brands that resonate emotionally with audiences. She is the founder of …

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#30: "Fast & The Furious 1 1/2" with Natalie Younger! 55:46

5M ago55:46

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It's time to impress your mom as charming guest Natalie Younger takes us back to our collective theatre-kid childhoods in this week's fully improvised musical! Captivating cousins, impractical plays, juicy jugs, and more! It's time for the show! Cast: Lily Ludwig, Austin Packard, Natalie Younger Music Director: Sam Scheidler Drums: Chris Ditton Fol…