The Avid Reader is a podcast for book lovers. Tune in for interviews, recommendations, and insider news from Sam Hankin, host and owner of independent bookstore Wellington Square Bookshop - www.wellingtonsquarebooks.com
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Welcome to The Agent of Wealth Podcast with Marc Bautis from Bautis Financial. In this podcast, Marc helps small business owners and retirees overcome the multiple wealth planning challenges involved in your financial life. We do this by creating comprehensive wealth management plans to guide you towards financial freedom, ensure you never run out of money and help create a balance in life that prioritizes what is most important to you. Join us for this journey as Marc draws from years of ex ...
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How Smart Investing Can Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis With Samuel Sells
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26:31Most real estate investors chase returns. Few also aim to lift people out of poverty. Samuel Sells does both. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Samuel Sells, a retired Air Force officer and the founder of Impact Growth Capital. With a background in global health and over $2 billion in completed developmen…
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How Inflation Distorts Markets With Ivan Pavlovic
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50:18Why do prices keep rising – even when productivity increases? And who really controls the money supply? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Ivan Pavlovic, author of Making Money on the Money Printer. Together, they explore the hidden mechanics behind inflation, how monetary policy shapes the economy, and wh…
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Financial Therapy: The Missing Piece in Retirement Planning With John Hankins
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27:34We often hear people say, “I know I have enough money, but I still feel scared.” When unresolved feelings stay buried, they often manifest as behaviors – like overspending or understanding – that are hard to explain. Talking about those feelings can ease the pressure. That’s where financial therapy comes in… In this episode of The Agent of Wealth P…
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A Guide to Investing in Section 8 Real Estate With Michael Curadossi
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29:23What if your rental income was government-backed — and your tenants stayed nearly a decade? Meet the investor who built an $8 million net worth doing exactly that… In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Michael Curadossi, a real estate investor who has built a 72-unit portfolio — and an $8 million net worth — …
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Discover Your Money-Multiplying Superpower With Scott Yamamura
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28:11Most people wait until life forces them to confront their finances. What if you had a ‘financial epiphany’ before that point — and used it to multiply your money, not your stress? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Scott Yamamura – a seasoned financial coach, communications expert, and author of Financial …
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The Summit Method: How to Build a Life Plan for Wealth and Success With Aliki Samone
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26:37Most people plan for their finances — but what about their relationships, community, and passions? It’s time to take a more holistic approach to your future. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Aliki Samone, author of Conquer Your Summit: How to Build a Five-Year Plan & Live Your Best Life and The Summit Me…
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Your Trust, Your Rules: The Power of Perpetual Trusts With Antony Joffe
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17:53Think your assets are safe from lawsuits, creditors, or divorce? Unless they’re in the right kind of trust, your wealth might be more vulnerable than you think. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Antony Joffe, an expert in trust administration and the Chairman of Sterling Trustees LLC. Under his leadership…
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How to Find Joy in Your Relationship to Money With Elizabeth Husserl
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31:48What if the key to financial freedom isn’t more money – but a better relationship with it? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Elizabeth Husserl, a wealth planner and the author of The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship to Money. Together, they explore the deep connections between money, emot…
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What It Means to Be a Fiduciary With John Williams
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35:38Not all financial advisors are created equal. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis and John Williams dive into the truth behind working with a fiduciary financial advisor, debunking common myths and explaining why the fiduciary standard matters more than ever. In this episode, you will learn: What it truly means to be a …
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Unlocking Wealth Through Self-Storage Investments With Mark Helm
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39:58Self-storage is one of the most recession-resistant real estate investments, yet many overlook its potential… In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Mark Helm, Founder of the Q2 Self-Storage brand, developer of the Storage World Analyzer, and bestselling author of Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage, a handy …
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How Blockchain and Digital Trust Will Shape the Future of Finance With Dan Averbukh
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31:32Blockchain is more than just cryptocurrency — it’s transforming the entire financial industry. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Dan Averbukh, Founder of validityBase, which uses blockchain technology to help businesses create globally verifiable, highly credible data. Dan helps listeners understand the c…
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Episode 776: Einstein in Oxford - Andrew Robinson
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45:53An intimate account of Albert Einstein’s visit to Oxford in the 1930’s, casting new light on why he continues to be the world’s most famous scientist. In 1931, Albert Einstein visited Oxford to receive an honorary degree and lecture on relativity and the universe. While teaching, he naturally chalked equations and diagrams on several blackboards. T…
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Episode 775: Hidden in the Heavens - Jason Steffen
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1:02:22Are we alone in the universe? It’s a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In Hidden in the Heavens, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA’s Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for planets orbiting Sun-like stars—especially Earth-like planets circulating in Eart…
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Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through By Peter Hollins
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28:29Are you struggling with procrastination or finding it hard to follow through on your goals? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, the Bautis Financial team discusses another in their Book Club series: Finish What You Start: The Art of Following Through, Taking Action, Executing, & Self-Discipline by Peter Hollins. The team shares their in…
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Strategic Real Estate Planning: Navigating Family Wealth Transfer With Amelia Misenheimer
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30:21Should you sell, rent, or reinvest an inherited property? The right choice could impact your wealth for years to come. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Amelia Misenheimer, a real estate consultant specializing in helping individuals navigate inherited properties. Together, they discuss the challenges, op…
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How to Reduce Tax Debt With Stephen A. Weisberg
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26:27The words “IRS” and “tax debt” can strike fear into the hearts of many, but what if you had an expert guide to help you navigate the process? Whether you’re facing mounting tax debt, undergoing an audit, or just want to stay on the IRS’ good side, this episode is for you. The Agent of Wealth host Marc Bautis is joined by Stephen A. Weisberg, Founde…
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Unlocking Wealth With Car Wash Investments, With Kriss Berg
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31:41Did you know that car washes in the United States generate over $15 billion in revenue annually? Yet, most investors overlook them as a serious wealth-building opportunity. Today, we’re diving into why car washes are one of the most underrated investments – and how guest Kriss Berg is using them to generate passive income, scale his portfolio, and …
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Episode 774: Ciara Greene and Gillian Murphy - Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember
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1:00:09We tend to think of our memories as impressions of the past that remain fully intact, preserved somewhere inside our brains. In fact, we construct and reconstruct our memories every time we attempt to recall them. Memory Lane introduces readers to the cutting-edge science of human memory, revealing how our recollections of the past are constantly a…
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Episode 773: David Bates - An Artificial History of Natural Intelligence
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1:00:16A new history of human intelligence that argues that humans know themselves by knowing their machines. We imagine that we are both in control of and controlled by our bodies—autonomous and yet automatic. This entanglement, according to David W. Bates, emerged in the seventeenth century when humans first built and compared themselves with machines. …
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A thrilling exposé recounting how members of Opus Dei—a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic sect—pushed its radical agenda within the Church and around the globe, using billions of dollars siphoned from one of the world’s largest banks. In an era of disinformation and deep fakes, here is a real-life conspiracy which hid in plain sight for more t…
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Trust and Honor: A Heartfelt Approach to Estate Planning With Sara Ecklein
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29:53In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Sara Ecklein, Founder of Trust & Honor and host of The Legacy of Love podcast. With over a decade of experience in fiduciary services, Sara specializes in trust administration, special needs trusts, and guiding families through end-of-life planning. Together, they discuss…
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MBA A$AP: Revolutionizing Business Education With John Cousins
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23:09What if you could learn the most valuable parts of an MBA — without spending years in school? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by John Cousins, an investor, tech founder, and bestselling author who is revolutionizing business education. As the founder of MBA A$AP, a platform that has trained over 30,000 stu…
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Maximize Your 401(k): How Much to Save, and Smart Investment Allocation
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26:19In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is back for the second part in a series on how to maximize your 401(k). Now that you understand the importance of contributing to your retirement plan, the next big questions are: How much should you be saving? and How should you allocate those savings? Marc breaks it all down, from c…
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Building Winning Teams in Sports and Business With Marques Colston
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24:18What does it take to excel in the NFL and the business world? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis sits down with Marques Colston, Super Bowl Champion and Founding Partner at Champion Venture Partners, to explore how the lessons learned on the field translate into success in business and investing. From his unexpected ri…
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Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
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31:41How do you lead with responsibility, build high-performing teams, and inspire action? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, the Bautis Financial team discusses the most recent book assignment in their monthly Book Club, Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy Seals Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. Whether you’re managing a business,…
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Points, Miles and Wealth: Credit Card Hacks With Elliot Rosenberg
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28:15Dreaming of flying first-class, lounging in luxury hotels, or planning your perfect vacation without breaking the bank? What if you could unlock the secrets to doing it all with points and miles you’re already earning — or could be? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Elliot Rosenberg, Founder of Hack My Ho…
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Unlocking Hidden Government Grants: How to Find Money You Didn’t Know Existed With Matthew Lesko
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20:47Did you know there’s over $2 trillion in free money out there, just waiting to be claimed? Whether you're starting a business, looking to pay for job training, or simply need help with living expenses, government grants and nonprofit funding can make it happen. But most people don’t even know where to start. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth P…
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Low-Cost and No-Cost Side Hustles to Start Today With Joan Posivy
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29:08In 2023, side hustles contributed nearly $500 billion to the U.S. economy. Imagine tapping into that potential! Today, we’re diving into how you can start and grow your own side hustle. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis sits down with Joan Posivy, a seasoned entrepreneur who has turned side hustles into successful bus…
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Family Meetings: Connecting Hearts and Solving Problems Together With Rebeccah Silence
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27:20Imagine a world where every family is built on a foundation of love, clarity and harmony. Where generational trauma is healed, difficult conversations lead to breakthroughs, and relationships aren’t just surviving but thriving. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, today’s guest had made it her mission to turn this vision into reality. In this episode …
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Episode 771: Jonathan Silvertown - Selfish Genes to Social Beings: : A Cooperative History of Life
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55:14For all the "selfishness" of genes, they team up to survive. Is the history of life in fact a story of cooperation? Amid the violence and brutality that dominates the news, it's hard to think of ourselves as team players. But cooperation, Jonathan Silvertown argues, is a fundamental part of our make-up, and deeply woven into the whole four-billion-…
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Episode 770: Elizabeth Winder - Parachute Women: The Women Behind The Rolling Stones
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1:00:35Parachute Women: Marianne Faithfull, Marsha Hunt, Bianca Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, and the Women Behind the Rolling Stones Discover the true story of the four women who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help shape and curate the image of The Rolling Stones—perfect for fans of Girls Like Us. The Rolling Stones have long been considered one of t…
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Episode 769: Jim Baggott - Quantum Drama: From the Bohr-Einstein Debate to the Riddle of Entanglement
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1:06:23The definitive account of the great Bohr-Einstein debate and its continuing legacy In 1927, Niels Bohr and Albert Einstein began a debate about the interpretation and meaning of the new quantum theory. This would become one of the most famous debates in the history of science. At stake were an understanding of the purpose, and defense of the integr…
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The 2024 Year-End Financial Planning Checklist
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19:00The decisions you make today could have a big impact on your taxes, savings, and investments next year. Are you ready to act? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis dives into the essential financial planning tasks to complete year-end. With December 31st deadlines looming, Marc provides actionable advice to ensure you're …
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Episode 768: Lewis Cohen MD - Winter's End: Dementia and Dying
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1:04:23Arguably among the worst of all medical afflictions, the dementias slowly destroy one's personality, take a tremendous emotional, physical, and financial toll on patients and families, and are irreversible and inexorably fatal. Winter's End: Dementia and Its Life-Shortening Options is constructed around a lengthy and detailed nonfiction account tha…
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Episode 767: Rowan Jacobsen - Wild Chocolate: Across the Americas in Search of Cacao's Soul
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50:01When Rowan Jacobsen first heard of a chocolate bar made entirely from wild Bolivian cacao, he was skeptical. The waxy mass-market chocolate of his childhood had left him indifferent to it, and most experts believed wild cacao had disappeared from the rainforest centuries ago. But one dazzling bite of Cru Sauvage was all it took. Chasing chocolate d…
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Expert Insights: 1031 Exchanges, DSTs, and Real Estate Investment Strategies With Stephen Haskell
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41:51Are you looking to maximize your real estate investments while minimizing tax liabilities? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Stephen Haskell, Vice President of 1031 Exchange Sales at RealtyMogul, to explore powerful strategies like 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and Qualified Opportunity Zones…
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Maximize Your 401(k): Roth vs Pre-Tax Contributions
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15:05Are you making the most of your 401(k)? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis dives deep into the 401(k) – a cornerstone of retirement planning that has transformed how Americans save for the future. Tune in to discover the nuances between Roth and pre-tax contributions, including their immediate and long-term implication…
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Mastering the Art of Time Management With David Buck
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27:00Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? What if you could transform the way you approach your time, shifting from simply managing it to truly optimizing it? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by David Buck, co-author of The Time-Optimized Life: Moving Everyday Preparation, Execution and Contr…
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Co-Investing: Fractional Ownership in Real Estate With Brian Davis of SparkRental
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26:45Learn how fractional ownership can revolutionize your approach to real estate investing! In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis explores the concept of co-investing in real estate with Brian Davis, co-founder of SparkRental and an expert in passive real estate investing. Brian shares valuable insights on how fractional own…
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Unreasonable Hospitality: Compelling Reasons to Give More Than Expected
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23:32Read to turn your service into an extraordinary experience? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, the Bautis Financial team discusses the most recent book assignment in their monthly Book Club, Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara. Unreasonable Hospitality is a captivating b…
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Understanding The Power of “WE” With Kyle McDowell
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36:30Ever wondered why some organizations thrive while others struggle despite having strong values and mission statements? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis dives in deep with Kyle McDowell, former senior executive turned bestselling author and leadership coach, as he reveals the transformative power of shifting from a 'm…
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Episode 766: Debbie Urbanski - After World
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1:01:27A groundbreaking debut that follows the story of an Artificial Intelligence tasked with writing a novel—only for it to fall in love with the novel’s subject, Sen, the last human on Earth. Faced with uncontrolled and accelerating environmental collapse, humanity asks an artificial intelligence to find a solution. Its answer is simple: remove humans …
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Episode 765: Roz Dineen - Briefly Very Beautiful: A Novel
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45:59Roz Dineen’s Briefly Very Beautiful is a spellbinding dystopian novel about the lengths one will go to for their children in a world teetering on the edge of apocalypse. In a land destabilized by unsafe air, wildfires, floods, viruses, supply shortages, and homegrown terror, Cass is raising three small children by herself in the city. Her husband, …
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Episode 764: Chris French - The Science Of Weird Shit: Why Our Minds Conjure The Paranormal
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57:45An accessible and gratifying introduction to the world of paranormal beliefs and bizarre experiences. Ghostly encounters, alien abduction, reincarnation, talking to the dead, UFO sightings, inexplicable coincidences, out-of-body and near-death experiences. Are these legitimate phenomena? If not, then how should we go about understanding them? In th…
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Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Millennials With Daniel Solin
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26:05Are you a millennial looking to take control of your financial future? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis sits down with Daniel Solin, a renowned financial expert and New York Times bestselling author. With his latest book, Wealthier: The Investing Field Guide for Millennials, Solin delivers expert advice tailored to h…
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Episode 763: Adam Forrest Kay - Escape From Shadow Physics: The Quest to End the Dark Ages of Quantum Theory
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49:45The received wisdom in quantum physics is that, at the deepest levels of reality, there are no actual causes for atomic events. This idea led to the outlandish belief that quantum objects—indeed, reality itself—aren’t real unless shaped by human measurement. Einstein mocked this idea, asking whether his bed spread out across his room unless he look…
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Episode 762: Christy Spackman: The Taste of Water Sensory Perception and the Making of an Industrialized Beverage
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42:31Have you ever wondered why your tap water tastes the way it does? The Taste of Water explores the increasing erasure of tastes from drinking water over the twentieth century. It asks how dramatic changes in municipal water treatment have altered consumers’ awareness of the environment their water comes from. Through examining the development of sen…
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Episode 761: Martin Fitzgibbon - Behind The Curtain: My Life And Rocky Horror
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53:49It's 1973 and The Rocky Horror Show is about to be launched onto an unsuspecting world for the first time. Martin Fitzgibbon was the young drummer recruited specifically to play an integral part in the show's success. Here, for the first time, Martin gives his unique insight into how the show and its participants became an overnight success and cre…
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Strategic Planning for a Debt-Free Education With Elizabeth “DrRoz” Rosner
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25:30Are you, or your child, facing the daunting challenge of funding a college education without going into debt? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Elizabeth Rosner, also known as DrRoz, the trailblazing founder of DebtFreeDegree with DrRoz, a transformative movement aimed at enabling students to achieve thei…
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How to Publish a Book Like a Pro With Michele DeFilippo
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21:22Are you an aspiring author struggling to navigate the complex world of self-publishing? Curious about how to transform your manuscript into a high-quality book without losing control or earnings? Join us on this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, where host Marc Bautis is joined by Michele DeFilippo, owner of 1106 Design and an accidental auth…
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