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Offer AcceptedMinimizing Candidate Fraud in Hiring with Internal Partnerships with Ari Garcia, QuoraCandidate fraud isn’t just a recruiting problem. It’s a company-wide risk, too.Ari Garcia, Global Recruiting Operations Lead at Quora, joins Shannon to break down how hiring teams can partner with security, leadership, and with tools like Ashby to address fraud without compromising the candidate experience.With nearly six years at Quora, Ari brings a systems-focused lens to solving cross-functional challenges inside a fully remote, global organization. She shares how her team built alignment across departments, trained interviewers to stay focused on signal over suspicion, and developed criteria for identifying fraud, which keeps the...
2025-09-0927 min
Offer AcceptedAnnouncing Ashby's Series D with Benji Encz, CEO @ AshbyAshby’s $50M Series D marks a shift in how the company is thinking about product, customers, and the future of recruiting.In this episode, CEO Benji Encz returns to share what led to Ashby’s latest milestone. He and Shannon talk about the strategic timing of the fundraise, the growing role of AI in recruiting, and how to balance tech with a human touch. They also unpack why quality of hire matters more than ever and how teams are linking recruiting data to long-term success. Benji reflects on lessons from building with patience—and why that mindse...
2025-07-2229 min
Offer Accepted[Reshare] Fixing Inbound Recruiting through Titles, Targeting, and Testing with Jim Miller @ AshbyThe belief that great candidates don’t apply online still runs deep, but it’s outdated.Jim Miller, VP of People and Talent at Ashby and former recruiting leader at Google and FullStory, sits down with Shannon to unpack what really makes a high-performing hiring strategy today. From his early days building sourcing teams to overseeing millions of inbound applications, Jim shares how experimentation, data, and the right job title can radically shift how your team finds and evaluates talent.He explains why internal mobility should be every team’s first stop, what most recruiters get wr...
2025-07-0140 min
Offer AcceptedCohort Hiring to Reduce Time to Fill with Anna Hall, Lead GTM Recruiter at AshbyWhat if you could hire faster and make better hiring decisions?Anna Hall, Lead GTM Recruiter at Ashby, has spent over a decade in talent acquisition, refining data-driven hiring strategies that help teams scale efficiently. At Ashby, she’s built a structured approach that enables hiring managers to make faster, more confident decisions—without sacrificing candidate experience.In this conversation with Shannon, Anna breaks down why cohort hiring works, how it reduces time to fill, and why it’s not just for entry-level roles. She also shares actionable insights on setting up the process for succes...
2025-03-1127 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeOutside of the box Programs - EP. #30Let's dive into outside of the box programs! In today's episode, I'm going to dive into asset depletion! All things Roth IRA's, Real Estate, Stocks and Crypto, and cash. Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and wi...
2024-11-0804 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeQ&A Home Buying Edition - EP #29Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige AshbySocials:...
2024-10-0804 min
Offer AcceptedBreaking the Traditional Model of Startup Hiring with Abhik Pramanik, Co-Founder & VP of Engineering @ AshbyHow do you build a successful hiring process that goes beyond simply filling roles?Abhik Pramanik, Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at Ashby, shares his experience in shaping a recruiting approach that prioritizes quality over volume, ensuring that each hire is a perfect match for the team.In his conversation with Shannon, Abhik shares how they moved away from traditional hiring practices. One example is that instead of posting dry, boring job descriptions, he wrote them like he was talking to a friend. You’ll learn how his candid and transparent approach to communication across the board ma...
2024-09-2432 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeHow to Interview with Confidence - PT 2 #28Are you a new loan officer looking to ace your next interview? In this video, we dive deeper into the art of confident interviewing. Learn essential tips and tricks to make a lasting impression, showcase your skills, and land your dream job. From crafting compelling answers to handling tough questions, we've got you covered. Watch now and boost your confidence for your next interview!Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt fr...
2024-09-1802 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeUnderstanding the Mortgage Industry - PT 1 #27Let's deep dive into important points you need to know to understand the mortgage industry!Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors an...
2024-09-1807 min
Offer AcceptedTalent Sourcing as a Research Function with Liz Smith, Talent @ AshbyIn this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Ashby's own Liz Smith to explore innovative sourcing concepts. Liz shares insights from her experience, emphasizing the importance of tailored hiring approaches that align with the specific needs of roles and industries. She highlights the use of market mapping and leveraging cross-disciplinary insights as her keys to success in sourcing and recruiting.The discussion also touches on the vital role of strategic thinking in talent acquisition, showcasing how it meets the changing demands of businesses and candidates. Liz's expertise illustrates the significance of understanding industry...
2024-02-2125 min
Wildly Uninteresting PodcastWe Already Own Nothing And We Are Not Happy .... So Nothing Will Change - Wildly Uninteresting #165This week on the Wildly Uninteresting Podcast Episode #165:Jail has taught us that you can never be or get too comfortable. Life and your surroundings are always changing, mostly out of your control!- We as a people have been squeezed for every dime that we have and for the most part it has been unwittingly.- We cannot own or fix anything that we "buy" so what are we really doing with our money?- How many people would have to rise up to make a real difference in the world?- Matthew Perry is a national tragedy...
2024-02-121h 01
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeUpdated Guidelines And How They Affect You - #22Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-12-2304 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeHow To Become a Loan Officer (ft. Rocco Loguerico) - #23Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-12-2319 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Is The 1031 Exchange? - #21Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-12-0903 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeShould You Put Your Property Into an LLC? - #20Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-11-2908 min
Offer AcceptedCandidate Experience as a Catalyst for Recruiting Success with Willem Wijnans, EMEA Lead @ AshbyIn this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Willem Wijnans, Ashby’s EMEA Sales Lead. Willem, a veteran in scaling companies and recruiting functions, shares his journey and insights into the world of talent acquisition.Willem discusses his transition from sourcing to structured hiring, emphasizing the importance of tooling and operations. He shares his passion for candidate experience, a concept he initially dismissed but later embraced. Willem also highlights the importance of measuring and influencing this aspect of talent acquisition.The conversation focuses on the role of recruiters and hiring ma...
2023-11-1444 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Is a Loan Estimate Closing Disclosure? - #19Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-11-0217 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Is Happening In The Lending World? - #18Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-09-2009 min
The Better With Brock Podcast#43 - The Science Of Burning Calories - How To Use It To Burn Fat & Build MuscleBurning calories is not just about skipping your rest periods, doing burpees and jumping around like a mad man. There is a science to it and once you understand it, it can empower you to elevate your body transformation.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - The 4 components of calori...
2023-09-1439 minThe Better With Brock Podcast#42 - 6 Personal Trainer Fat Loss Hacks That Brock Ashby UsesJoin our Motivational Mailing List for daily doses of motivation in your inbox 📧 https://brocvkashby.activehosted.com/f/1
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - My BBB 8 week fat loss challenge
1:25 - Push breakfast back later into the day
9:16 - Eliminate snacking
11:00 - Increase your fibre intake
16:53 - Increase your physical activity levels
22:30 - Track calories
27:21 - Have a tea
30:40 - Motivational Mailing List Reading
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2023-09-0533 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Is an Interest Rate Buydown? - #17Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-08-3003 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Are The Searches For Mortgages? - #16Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-08-2303 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Is The DSCR Program? - #15Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-08-1604 minThe Better With Brock Podcast#40 -Intermittent Fasting, Cheat Meals, Burpees & Starving Yourself On A DietThere are a lot of methods and strategies in the fitness industry. Some are pushed down your throat because of financial incentive, some are backed by evidence and some are just straight up stupid. here's my breakdown of what's overrated and what has value.
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0:49 - BBB 8 Week Challenge...
2023-08-1645 minThe Better With Brock Podcast#39 - 3 Creatine Facts You Didn’t Know, R.I.P Joesthetics, Mr. Beast Transformation & My P.E.D AccusationsUnpacking some big news in the fitness industry and always dusted with some education to help you on your journey of self development.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Team Brock Ashby Bodyquarters
5:52 - My P.E.D Accusations & Body Transformation Story
39:27 - Mr Beast Overcomes Obesity
49:35 - R.I.P Joesthetics
54:32 - Fitness Influencers Editing Their...
2023-08-071h 03
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeFinding The Right Loan Officer - #14Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-08-0208 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeHow To Have Better Credit - #13Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-07-1906 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeThe Fed, The Market, The Future - #12Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-07-1904 min
Offer AcceptedPrioritizing Online Channels as a Cornerstone to your Organization's Success with Jim Miller, VP People & Talent @ AshbyIn this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Jim Miller, VP of People and Talent at Ashby. Jim shares his unique approach to hiring, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business case for open roles.This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone involved in hiring and talent acquisition. Jim Miller leverages his experience from Ashby, Google, and Fullstory to dive deeply into the value of inbound recruiting and how to optimize online and internal recruiting sources.
2023-07-1153 min
Wildly Uninteresting PodcastCrowd Funding A New Society And The Art Of Self Actualization - Wildly Uninteresting - Episode #161This week on the Wildly Uninteresting Podcast Episode #161:Hosts: Sarah Ashby, Ian Galaxy, and Adam Ashby- How can we break free from the society to which we belong to? - If you can crowd fund almost any project, why can we not crowd fund a new reality and live in a society we all can be proud of?- Many people wildly underestimate their true capabilities, which allows corrupt people to exploit us.- When will the pressure of the cost of goods, housing, school, life, etc... become strong enough to make...
2023-07-011h 15
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeA Home Loan With an Imperfect Credit History - #11Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-06-2804 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Is A Mortgage? - #10Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-06-2104 min
Offer AcceptedCreating Powerful Recruiting Workflows You Can Repeat Every Time with Benji Encz, CEO @ Ashby''Ashby is a modern, all-in-one recruiting platform that includes what you would traditionally consider an ATS, also outsourcing CRM component, really advanced scheduling automation, and then, underpinning all of that are advanced metrics and automation,” says Benji Encz, the company's CEO and co-founder and our guest on this episode of Offer Accepted.Benji shares what led him to build a recruiting tool and how he came up with the name. He also introduces the concept of hiring excellence and explains the platform's core capabilities. Finally, Benji discusses data and its impact on hiring in today's business climate.
2023-06-1245 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeIs It Still A Good Time To Buy? - #9Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-06-0706 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeDoes Disputing an Account on Your Credit Report Affect Loan Approval? - #8Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-05-3103 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Are The Different DPA Programs? - #7Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-05-2405 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeBankruptcy And Foreclosure Rules - #6Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-05-1806 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeHow Can I Buy a Home Being Self-Employed? - #5Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-05-1009 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeRefi vs Heloc: What are The Differences? - #4Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-05-0311 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat Are The Four Components to Buying? - #3Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:...
2023-04-2708 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeAm I Able to Qualify With My Income Type? - #2Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:http://www.fa...
2023-04-1913 min
Unpacking The Home Advantage with PaigeWhat are the Different Loan Programs? - #1Unpack mortgage knowledge, lingo, loan programs, and qualification guidelines for ordinary people. Dive deep into the loan process through an underwriter’s eyes. Learn how to use your home equity to become debt free and grow your real estate portfolio without years of experience. This podcast is to give a clear understanding of the loan world for consumers, empowering them to obtain buying power and win in the real estate game. Reach out for full-service mortgage assistance including realtors and home insurance connections and mortgage coaching. Let's get unpacking...with Paige Ashby.Socials:http://www.fa...
2023-04-1216 minThe Better With Brock Podcast#23 - Leah Simmons Gives Brock Ashby A Spiritual Experience In KAAIAAI met Leah Simmons last week at Hermés Fit and had to get her on the podcast. Our chat goes so beyond the physical and discusses if fitness is heading in the right direction and how we can use purpose and pain to achieve our goals.
Leah's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamleahsimmons/
If you want to join Team Brock Ashby for body transformation coaching and online personal training, check out https://teambrockashby.com/.
Hope you enjoy this chat!
2022-11-021h 48
The Montana ProjectEpisode 21 - Amy AshbyOn this episode, the boys sit down with Blake's new wife, Amy Ashby. They chat about the do's and don'ts of a wedding, honeymooning in a van around the South Island of New Zealand and get their relationship put to the test with some challenging questions.
2022-10-091h 21
Super Good JuiceEpisode 8 - Mary-Jane Rewa and Bridget Ashby, Hosts of Super Good Juice!Mamma mia, and welcome to this, the 8th episode of the Super Good Juice Podcast!
In this episode, we have succumbed to the requests of our listeners to do an episode on ourselves. We were incredibly nervous, and pressing submit has given me a rash, but we have to step outside of our comfort zones too!
We kick the episode off by answering some questions we received from some of our Instagram friends and then get pretty personal about some of the key people, decisions, challenges, and lessons that have contributed to shaping our respective c...
2022-07-2036 min
The Montana ProjectEpisode 9 - Blake AshbyThe time has come for the boys to share a little more about themselves; hence this week's guest, Blake Ashby. Listen in as the lads discuss Blake's recent Bucks Party, toe socks, and the recipe for strong mental health. (PS. We haven't run out of people to record with..yet)
2022-07-031h 06
Super Good JuiceEpisode 5 - Maddie Ashby, Commercial Relationship & Sustainability Manager, ACCUni and your 20’s can really fly by. A lot happens in those years and it can all feel like a bit of a whirlwind. Today we are speaking with Maddie Ashby who at nearly 32 yo, has recently survived her 20’s!
This self-described nerd took a relatively traditional post-high school route, heading to Otago University, becoming a lawyer, testing the waters in the legal field working for one of the big three law firms, NZTE, and in-house at Stuff, before landing at ACC and carving out a sustainability function into her commercial relationships management role.
Madd...
2022-06-0735 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyThe Year in P/Review!12:50 - THE NEWS! CalPERS is getting closer to hiring a new CIO and other big developments that will come in the new year.24:59 - Trend #1 - 2022 should be the year when fiduciary investors' commitments to go net-zero and fossil fuel free actually get some teeth.29:36 - Trend #2 - Robinhood's acquisition of Say Technologies might herald a new era of retail-driven shareholder engagement.33:01 - Trend #3 - Tools and techniques for facilitating long-termism go mainstream thanks to the Long-Term Stock Exchange, Sequoia Fund, and growing adoption of ESG among long-term investors36:44 - Trend #4...
2021-12-271h 16Free Money with Sloane and AshbyThe Year in P/Review!12:50 - THE NEWS! CalPERS is getting closer to hiring a new CIO and other big developments that will come in the new year.24:59 - Trend #1 - 2022 should be the year when fiduciary investors' commitments to go net-zero and fossil fuel free actually get some teeth.29:36 - Trend #2 - Robinhood's acquisition of Say Technologies might herald a new era of retail-driven shareholder engagement.33:01 - Trend #3 - Tools and techniques for facilitating long-termism go mainstream thanks to the Long-Term Stock Exchange, Sequoia Fund, and growing adoption of ESG among long-term investors36:44 - Trend #4...
2021-12-271h 16
ON THE WAKE UP RADIOForward Thinkers Of Medicine: Natural Immunity Hosted By Bernard Ashby MD And Dr. Manoj MathurSindy Ashby And Jacki Q Present
Forward Thinkers Of Medicine
Hosted By:
Bernard Ashby MD, MPP, RPVI, FACC
CTP State Lead/Medical Health Expert/Vascular Cardiologist
Cornell: MD
Princeton: Health Policy
Columbia/GWU/Hopkins: Trained
Contributor On CNN, MSNBC, Revolt, And BET Programs
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/b.ashbymd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAshbyMD
Dr. Manoj Mathur
Primary Care Physician
The Art Of Living Foundation Volunteer
"The Art Of Living Is A Humanitarian Organization Specializing In Self Development And Stress Elimination"
Website: www.ArtOfLiving.org
Discover SKY Breath Meditation (An Evidence Based Practice To Drop Stress, Increase Your Energy, And...
2021-09-221h 12
Heart Hustle and HumorEpisode 21 - Achieving Networking Excellence with Will KintishToday's Guest: Will KintishAs a published author and an international keynote speaker, Will has been able to introduce my Business Networking philosophy to a much wider audience and am now heavily involved in preparing the young professionals of the future in the skills needed to effectively network by working closely with universities and colleges in the Academic Community producing customized in-house courses.As the world becomes more reliant on IT the vital personal skills of networking and face-to-face communication is often overlooked. Will addresses this oversight in an extremely informative, fun and professional manner.
2021-08-0331 minHeart Hustle and HumorEpisode 20 - Breaking Down Fear with Dr. John OKeefeToday's Guest: Dr. John OKeefeDr. John OKeefe an expert in Optimal Performance Training, Neuro-Leadership brain based training - Rapid Change Technologies and an Abundance Mentor for High Performance Executives, Sales Teams, Athletes and Organizations.Dr. John OKeefe has a passion for helping create optimal performance and balance to achieve maximum success and quality of life. He has dedicated his career to helping clients find their purpose and passion, and individuals to empower themselves and become leaders in their profession and communities. His dream is to develop a foundation to empower children at an early...
2021-07-2723 min
The Play-By-Play AnalysisGiannis's ArrivalGiannis Antetokounmpo dominated the NBA Finals and delivered the Milwaukee Bucks their first title since 1971. The Play-By-Play Analysis breaks down the NBA Finals, what a win means for Giannis's legacy and a loss for Chris Paul's, and what's next for both of these teams going forward. Special thank-you to our guest, Xavier McKnight!Be sure to check out my book, "PG vs. MoCo" on Amazon!! Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital (9798697467190): Ashby, Devon: BooksAudio: NBA Championship Trophy Presentation | Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player...
2021-07-2457 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyThe ESG Christmas SpecialIt’s a great one, featuring a discussion between Sloane, Ashby, Shawn Wooden (Treasurer of CT), Daryn Dodson (Illumen Capital), and Jean Rogers (SASB/LTSE). You’re gonna love it.
2020-12-251h 00
The Charlie Ashby NetworkThe Charlie Ashby Show - Episode 7: Maggie LovittI had the delight of interviewing Maggie Lovitt about our mutual love for creativity, writing and history. We also discover some weird connections to each other we never knew about!Don't forget to follow her on Twitter & YouTube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-211h 09
The Deep DiveEpisode 45: How to Future: A Conversation with Scott Smith & Madeline AshbyIn this conversation, Philip spends time the authors of How To Future, Scott Smith and Madeline Ashby. The three of them dissect the lessons of the book How To Future and discuss how the roadmap outlined in their work applies to and shapes our notions of “futurism”
The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.
Philip’s Drop:
David Byrne’s American Utopia
Madeline’s Drop:
Hench – Natalie Zina Walschots
Scott's Drop:
Devs
Dark
The Third Day
If Then – Jill...
2020-11-191h 06
The Charlie Ashby NetworkThe Charlie Ashby Show - Episode 6: Chris SwiftAfter a short hiatus, The Charlie Ashby Show is back! I had the delight of interviewing Chris Swift about writing, his upbringing and mental health. Don't forget to follow him on Twitter!Note: This episode was recorded way before the US Election - so some references may be a little outdated. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-0850 minHeart Hustle and HumorEpisode 1 - Get to Know Your Host Dr. TOn this inaugural episode of the Heart, Hustle and Humor Podcast, guest host Chris Decker digs into Dr. Theresa Ashby's story and the mission behind the show. Learn more at HeartHustleHumor.com
2020-11-0622 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyThe Impact EpisodeHello and welcome to Free Money, a podcast/newsletter from Sloane Ortel and Ashby Monk about how long-term investors can free themselves from the shackles of short-term thinking.If you’re new here, thanks for signing up!If someone sent this your way or you found this post through Twitter or some other channel, be sure to sign up below. We publish most Tuesdays.And now, a look at the world of impact investing.Your money does something after you invest it.What is that, exactly?At some l...
2020-10-2143 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyHow To Get Hired at a PensionLooking for work is no fun at all.This is Sloane, and I know because I’m doing it. My consulting business has slowed down dramatically since COVID hit, which means I’ve gone from outright thriving to just surviving.Please do reach out if you’d like to chat about a project. But it’s not just my story. Everyone seems to have lost something during the pandemic. And the notion that tech companies are thriving under these conditions doesn’t make much in the way of sense.For instance, the startups Ashby is i...
2020-09-161h 02Free Money with Sloane and AshbyHow To Get Hired at a PensionLooking for work is no fun at all.This is Sloane, and I know because I’m doing it. My consulting business has slowed down dramatically since COVID hit, which means I’ve gone from outright thriving to just surviving.Please do reach out if you’d like to chat about a project. But it’s not just my story. Everyone seems to have lost something during the pandemic. And the notion that tech companies are thriving under these conditions doesn’t make much in the way of sense.For instance, the startups Ashby is i...
2020-09-161h 02
The Charlie Ashby NetworkThe Charlie Ashby Show - Episode 5: Reed DevanyThis week, I had the delight of interviewing Reed Devany about Ancient History and how his grandparents have inspired him. Don't forget to follow him on Twitter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-09-131h 18
Evolution of Hip Hop A HS CourseMs. Ashby's Hip Hop Life: "What's Up Danger"In this episode, I discuss the song that represents my Hip Hop life, "What's Up Danger" by Black Caviar and Blackway. To me, the danger they speak of is adversity. What's up Adversity!
2020-09-0405 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyCan The Government Really Spark Innovation?Where do innovative products and services come from?You might imagine that we have the “invisible hand” of the free market to thank. But in lots of cases, the answer is government-supported research.Consider your smartphone. It uses technologies like GPS, advanced transistors, active-matrix liquid-crystal displays, voice recognition, and graphical web browsers. All of these began their lives as government projects.But not all government agencies are natural innovators. Public pensions, which we talk about a lot in these pages, are notoriously stuck in their ways. In fact, Ashby shared at the beginning of t...
2020-08-2653 min
The Charlie Ashby NetworkThe Charlie Ashby Show - Episode 4: Kristen BatesThis week, I had the delight of interviewing my dear friend Kristen Bates (Journalist) about the current state of journalism and an app where you adopt grandparents. Don't forget to follow her on Twitter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-071h 11
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyDivesting From The Prison-Industrial ComplexStanding by while others suffer is bad.Profiting from their exploitation is worse. And unfortunately, it’s relatively easy to do by accident. Take real estate investment as an example: investors who hold a diversified portfolio of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are likely to hold shares in GEO Group (NYSE: GEO) and CoreCivic (NYSE: CXW).GEO describes itself as a “global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation.” CoreCivic says it’s a “diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways.” But they both do the same thing: operate pris...
2020-07-2948 min
The Charlie Ashby NetworkThe Charlie Ashby Show - Episode 3: Nicky KumarThis week, I had the delight of interviewing my dear friend Nicky Kumar (The Imperial Senate Podcast) about how a military history degree inspired him to become a screenwriter.Don't forget to follow him on Twitter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-261h 01
The Charlie Ashby NetworkThe Charlie Ashby Show - Episode 1: Alden DiazWelcome to the debut of my brand new podcast 'The Charlie Ashby Show' - a show that I've wanted to do for a few years now. This show is all about trying to retrain myself into giving more serious interviews, while also finding out more about friends, colleagues and interesting individuals I don't know as well. So, starting off I had the privilege of interviewing my dear friend Alden Diaz (Ahch-To Radio) about his career in radio, his background in theatre work and his beef with the actor Jeremy Piven. This first episode will be...
2020-06-191h 10
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyBlack Investors Make a Difference to Your Bottom LineBlack lives matter.And not just in the abstract. When given the proper space and support, Black investors can materially improve portfolio returns. But that almost never happens. In aggregate, only about 1% of the $70 Trillion managed by professional investors is overseen by minority-owned firms.On this episode of Free Money, we were fortunate to speak with Daryn Dodson, a Managing Director at Illumen Capital who knows perhaps more than anyone else what needs to be changed in order to create a more equitable future. We spoke on Friday, June 5th. And because the perspective he...
2020-06-1246 minFree Money with Sloane and AshbyBlack Investors Make a Difference to Your Bottom LineBlack lives matter.And not just in the abstract. When given the proper space and support, Black investors can materially improve portfolio returns. But that almost never happens. In aggregate, only about 1% of the $70 Trillion managed by professional investors is overseen by minority-owned firms.On this episode of Free Money, we were fortunate to speak with Daryn Dodson, a Managing Director at Illumen Capital who knows perhaps more than anyone else what needs to be changed in order to create a more equitable future. We spoke on Friday, June 5th. And because the perspective he...
2020-06-1246 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix with Devon Ashby and Dan KucinDevon and Dan talk Kevin Durant's newly released documentary on PG County Basketball, the NFL's controversial proposal to address minority coaching hires, Tualia Tagovailoa transferring to the Maryland Terrapins football program and Episodes 7-8 of "The Last Dance." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1748 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix With Devon Ashby and Dan KucinDevon and Dan discuss the release of the NFL's 2020 schedule, games to look forward to and more. Also a recap of Episodes 5 and 6 of "The LAst Dance." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-1037 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyThe Next Wave Could Be a DoozyThere is “a time bomb waiting to go off” in some American states.That’s according to Ben Oppenheim, PhD, a computational epidemiologist at Metabiota and our guest on this episode of Free Money. We spoke on the first of May, one day after the United States endured its highest death toll so far in this pandemic. And the outlook isn’t great. The places with growing case counts “have older populations, a lot of preexisting conditions, worse health systems, and more structural barriers to people getting the kind of care they need.”He stressed that “my wor...
2020-05-0548 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix with Devon Ashby and Dan KucinDevon and Dan discuss Kevin Durant's upcoming documentary on Prince George's County basketball, the latest episodes of The Last Dance and the recent decision by the NCAA to possibly allow athletes to make money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-05-0334 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix with Devon Ashby and Daniel Kucin Episode 5Devon and Dan discuss the opening rounds of the NFL Draft, Draymond Green's comments regarding Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors tenure and the first two episodes of "The Last Dance." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-2642 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix with Devon Ashby and Daniel Kucin: Episode 4Devon and Dan discuss the WNBA Draft, the upcoming Michael Jordan documentary on ESPN and what the future of college basketball may look like as more high school recruits opt for alternative routes to the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1848 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix with Devon Ashby and Dan Kucin, Episode 3Devon and Dan discuss the 2020 NBA Hall of Fame Class, featuring Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Tamika Catchings most notably. They also discuss their thoughts on controversial comments made by Oklahoma State University coach Mike Gundy on the coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-1242 minThe Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix with Devon Ashby and Dan Kucin: Episode 2A weekly segment focusing on all things pro and college sports. This week, Devon and Dan discuss the NFL's upcoming "virtual" draft, and the puzzling decision by ESPN to name Michael Jordan the greatest college basketball player of all time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-04-051h 06The Play-By-Play AnalysisYour Sports Fix: The Sports Pulse with Devon Ashby and Daniel Kucin, Jr.A special weekly sports segment dedicated to all things college and professional athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-03-2947 minWildly Uninteresting PodcastHow to separate yourself from conformity and reprogram "school" mindset (motivation) - Episode #46In this episode:-This episode we had a no cussing contest and Adam ashby won 0-5.- Scott Peterson and why he is still on death row.- Breaking bad habits in 21 days.- How the Clinton administration showed us a new way of looking at politics.- Can the natural magnetic pull of the earth be used like a battery.- Widen your learning by stepping outside of the conventional mindset.- The habit of passive oppression.- How to reprogram yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.links:...
2020-02-191h 29
Free Money with Sloane and AshbySubmerging Manager ProgramsMany institutional allocators are troubled by the self-evident lack of diversity in investment management. It’s easy to suggest that one fix that: cultivate more diverse talent! Build a more welcoming environment for new funds! But how exactly would one accomplish that? Many pensions made worthy attempts with emerging manager programs, which were meant to support asset managers that did things a little differently. Unfortunately, those different managers were very much the same as others when it comes to delivering lackluster performance. So now they’re canceled. Not everywhere, but at enough pensions that it...
2019-12-1944 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyMisogyny and Maple SyrupDoes misogyny cost money? Yes, but not enough.Ken Fisher - who runs the eponymous Fisher Investments - has a long history of inappropriate invective. One particular instance earlier this month at an investment conference triggered an outcry and then outflows of about $3 Billion.That response took remarkably quick action from the asset owner community. On this podcast, Ashby wondered aloud why these large institutions were quick to respond when a man says bad things, but drag their feet when it comes to deeper issues of racism, climate change, and technological disruption.
2019-11-0140 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyHow to Hedge against the Heterosexual IdeologyCapital markets are an inherently queer place. Securities produce financial returns by manifesting intrinsic value.Or as some might say, “living their best life.”As America’s leading loft-based finance transsexual, the inherent gayness of creating shareholder returns this way has long been old news to me. But while Ashby and I were discussing queer issues on this latest episode of the Free Money Podcast, he reminded me that some have been working to exclude companies which support (among other things) the “LGBT Lifestyle” from their investment portfolios.The Inspire Global Hope ETF (BLES) is p...
2019-10-2434 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyPascal's Wager and the Religion of Climate ChangeFox News host David Webb accused American liberals of “turning climate change into their religion” last week.An interesting thought.Pascal’s Wager came to mind while Ashby and I were exploring it on the podcast. It’s a 17th century philosophical argument about the existence of god advanced by the French polymath Blaise Pascal. The gist: humans bet with their lives that god either does or does not exist.He argued that a rational person should live as though god exists. If they’re wrong, they avoided sin for no reason. But if they’re...
2019-10-0440 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 144 : Lobate Scarp - "Spirals and Portals"Named after an obscure topographical feature, California-based Lobate Scarp has been sharing their brand of theatrical prog with the world for close to a decade, and while they haven't had a formal release for a few years since their debut Time and Space, they're back with an EP called Spirals and Portals. The release is a prelude to an upcoming Kickstarter campaign for their second full-length album, to be formally announced in October. Host Mark Ashby speaks with singer, keyboardist, and songwriter Adam Sears about that odd band name, their crowd-funding successes and shortfalls, and their addition to the bill...
2019-09-1943 min
Free Money with Sloane and AshbyRethinking RiskIf financial risk doesn’t confuse you, you’re not paying attention.That’s advisable.Market minutia gets treated like breaking news around the world, and people listen even though it’s “a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing,” as the late Jack Bogle told me in 2017 (and Shakespeare wrote a few hundred years earlier).But the mad moron has a megaphone. Traders listen and then act altogether, which makes them feel like risk exists in two states: on and off.It’s not so binary in real...
2019-09-1134 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 143 : Once There Was - "Breathe, Be, Bleed"Some prog metal fans will know the name Jessica Lehto from her involvement in the bands Factory of Dreams (Episode 044) and Beto Vazquez Infinity. But there's a softer side to this Swedish singer/songwriter with the angelic voice, and that is reflected in her solo project, Once There Was. The style of music under this name has been fluid over the years, but the most recent release Breathe, Be, Bleed is being called "electro pop opera." Whatever you describe it as, it contains haunting vocals and harmonies, with synthesizer accompaniment ranging from driving to quietly symphonic. Host Mark Ashby speaks...
2019-08-3136 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 140 : Zonder Wehrkamp - "If It's Real"Drummer Mark Zonder and guitarist/keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp are familiar names to progressive metal fans who listen to the likes of Fates Warning, Shadow Gallery, and Warlord. So it may come as a surprise to learn that their first album as a duo, If It's Real, leans to the introspective, melodic side. Still displaying the high-quality musicianship they're known for, Zonder and Wehrkamp take listeners down some darker trails, but with a message that if you're feeling down, this doesn't have to be the end of your story. Host Mark Ashby chats with them about the pros and cons of...
2019-07-1047 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 139 : The Gift - "Antenna"Back with their fourth album, Antenna, on Bad Elephant Music are UK sextet The Gift (Mike Morton [vocals], David Lloyd [lead and rhythm guitar], Leroy James [guitar], Stefan Dickers [bass], Gabriele Baldocci [keyboards] and Neil Hayman [drums]). This release sees the band keeping true to a progressive sound while pushing their own personal boundaries from their usual 70s-based aesthetic into new territory. Host Mark Ashby chats with Morton about the liberating feeling that comes from not feeling the need to produce epic tracks, how the band has meshed over the course of the past two albums, and the intimate motivations...
2019-06-2340 min
Wildly Uninteresting PodcastWildly Uninteresting Podcast episode #10 - The greats sit down for an amazing meeting of the minds NSFWThis is some of the greatest conversation ever recorded! Adam ashby , Sarah ashby, and Ian Brock sit back and relax, debate, and talk about anything that pops into our crazy minds. We are excited about our tenth episode and hope you enjoy it as much as we have making it!https://www.spreaker.com/show/3098724/episodes/feedhttps://www.facebook.com/wildlyuninterestingpodcast/?modal=admin_todo_tour
2019-06-101h 14
ProgtopiaProgtopia Planetary Premiere 12 October 2018 : Adam Rabin - "Trains That Never Come"The Vermont-based prog darlings Elephants of Scotland (Episode 055) might be on something of a hiatus, but luckily for us all, keyboardist/singer and founding member Adam Rabin hasn't gone into hiding. In fact, his solo album The Badger Flies at Dawn is set for release on the 26th of October, and ahead of that, he's been kind enough to grant Progtopia an exclusive premiere of the contemplative track "Trains That Never Come." Hear in his interview with host Mark Ashby about the metaphor embodied in the lyrics for this song as well as the wild idea behind the title track...
2018-10-121h 12
ProgtopiaEpisode 137 : Dialing It In with ShinebackWe devote the entire episode this time to musical gadabout and Englishman-in-Philadelphia Simon Godfrey and his Shineback project. With a cavalcade of guest musicians from bands like We Are Kin and Echolyn, among others, Shineback's latest album Dial is receiving the same sort of acclaim its predecessor Rise Up Forgotten, Return Destroyed received five years ago as the first release of the Bad Elephant Music label. We thought it only fitting to have Simon and host Mark Ashby be joined by BEM's boss and frequent Progtopia guest David Elliott for something of a retrospective look at their relationship, as well...
2018-09-2953 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 135 : The Plagued Raven's Wrath; 50 Years of Yes; and Fast =/= BestThe Plagued Raven's music isn't easily boxed into a word or two, but the one-time solo guitar project of Raven Kyle has branched out with its third album Celeste to add the vocals of Katie Thompson (of Chiasma, from Episode 081) to its moody soundscapes. The resulting short tracks are perhaps best described by the artistic term chiaroscuro (the contrast of light and shade), and they're probably not what you think of when you hear that only guitar and voice are involved. Kyle and Katie both describe to host Mark Ashby the circumstances that brought them together, how their creative flow...
2018-08-241h 09
Love, Then MoneyEpisode 000: Love, Then MoneyHi, I’m Azuree Ashby, CPA and creator of the Love, then Money Institute. Each week, I will bring you inside the life of a REAL couple and their money relationship in order to help you and your partner MASTER your own relationship with money! We can no longer rely on the taboo of money to justify our avoidance. We can no longer change the topic when things get REAL. I believe it is time we take our financial future by the reigns, and take control of the money conversation. And, we do that by actually HAVING th...
2018-08-2300 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 134 : Head with Wings Soars; Night of the Prog Report; and Sky-High TracksHead with Wings is the sort of band you might want to set aside time to concentrate on, as with their debut full-length album From Worry to Shame, they tackle heavy topics like tragic and senseless death, coping with loss, and forgiveness. Guitarists Joshua Corum and Brandon Cousino enlisted their friends from Earthside Frank Sacramone and Jamie van Dyck for production duties, and the result is a riveting work that's timely and poignant. Corum talks with host Mark Ashby about the emotions he mined to create this work and what sorts of people he senses gravitate toward it. Next, correspondent...
2018-08-0328 min
ProgtopiaEpisode 133 : Nostromo's 80s Vibe; The Problem of Streaming; and Getting CloserJordan Brown might be known as the driving force behind the Rube Goldberg Machine (Episode 093) or as a gigging bassist around London, but for his latest project, he's gone totally '80s. Under the name Nostromo, he's released the nine-track homage to analog synth soundtracks from that time period, Synchestral Works Vol. 1. It's everything a kid born in the early-to-mid-70s could want in a nostalgia trip through the sounds of films scored by the likes of Giorgio Moroder or Tangerine Dream, and he does so with reverence, not irony (well, not completely). Hear his interview with host Mark Ashby...
2018-07-231h 07
ProgtopiaEpisode 132 : Waterplanet's Kingmakers; A Proggy Kiss; and Moving the MountainThe sea levels haven't quite risen high enough to put us all underwater yet, but until we get there, Baltimore duo Waterplanet (James Hesser and Millie Landrum) will be playing their brand of acoustic, intelligent, genre-bending music. And this July, they'll be playing songs from their album Ghost-Hypnotic and more in various parts of the US on a three-week tour. Host Mark Ashby talks with them about the way they tend to write songs solo and then turn them into something bigger, how 60s pop and punk and many other styles inform their sound, and where you'll be able to...
2018-07-071h 07
ProgtopiaEpisode 131 : Locked in Cell15; Remembering the Fish; Utopian DreamsMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania keyboardist and singer Robert Richardson has been through a lot in his life, not all of it positive. But he's taken a difficult past and turned it into a productive present with his band Cell15. Following on from the success of their 2014 debut Chapter One, they've just released their sophomore effort River Utopia, and you'll hear his interview with host Mark Ashby about the spread-out nature of the band, why sharing his story in recovery is so important, and whether or not he might have an epic-length track in him someday. The Prog Squad archives are mined for...
2018-06-261h 21
ProgtopiaEpisode 130 : Subsignal's Shining Star; ProgStocking Up; and RSD BlahsLast on the show in 2012 on Episode 007, Germany's Subsignal is back in the land of Progtopia, fresh off the release of their newest album La Muerta on May 25. Singer Arno Menses joins host Mark Ashby for a chat about the changes in the band's lineup in the past few albums now to include drummer Dirk Brand and keyboardist Markus Maichel, why long titles and the Spanish language seem to take some prominence for guitarist and lyricist Markus Steffen, and where they can be found on tour later in 2018. Next we'll hear from Rita Drew, one of the organizers of the...
2018-06-111h 02
ProgtopiaEpisode 129 : Matt Stevens Gets Verbose; and When the Squad Was NewGuitarist Matt Stevens should be no stranger to fans of up-and-coming prog and post-rock music, as the band he's part of -- The Fierce and the Dead -- are on quite the tear in the past couple of years. Securing some key opening slot and festival gigs, the band is riding the wave to greater success, the latest chapter of which is the release of their new album The Euphoric on Bad Elephant Music. Stevens chats with host Mark Ashby about how they're controlling the tempo of their increase in stature, how much of the recorded output is live-to-tape or...
2018-05-241h 12