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Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & RelocationEP-281 NO BS, what's happening in Costa Rica with Dan ChaputNeed any advice or information, message us.I’m joined by Dan Chaput for an unfiltered look at Costa Rica in 2026. From real estate marketing and investing to security, gentrification, and politics, we talk about what’s real, what’s hype, and what people aren’t saying out loud. Dan never holds back—and this episode is no exception.Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comCosta Private Loans: https://costaprivateloans.com/
2026-01-2831 min
Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & RelocationEP-234 Making a smart investment in Costa Rica and Market Update with Loan Company Owner Dan ChaputNeed any advice or information, message us.On this episode, we sit down with Dan Chaput, President of Costa Private Loans, to explore the smartest ways to invest in Costa Rica. Dan shares key insights on what to watch out for, the right questions to ask, and where the biggest opportunities are. Plus, he gives us an update on the current market and reveals exactly where he’d put $500K to work in Costa Rica right now. Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest toda...
2025-02-1228 min
Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & RelocationEP-197 INVESTING / REAL ESTATE Market Update and what 2024 holds for investors in Costa Rica with Dan ChaputNeed any advice or information, message us.Dan Chaput of Costa Private Loans updates us on what he sees happening in the investment and real estate market here in Costa Rica. He describes why the market is contracting, and we discuss where we think the opportunity will be in 2024.Free Consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/crconsultContact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Dan ChaputCosta Private Loans: https://costaprivateloans.com/
2024-05-2230 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGroupe Powerstone with Andrew PimentelIn this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Andrew Pimentel from Groupe Powerstone. This 25-year-old tells them about his entrepreneurial journey from cutting grass as a preteen to landscape design, modern inground pools and creating dream backyards. Our hosts are also joined by Marc-Antoine Chaput, Senior Manager of Business Services Outsourcing at BDO Canada to discuss cloud accounting and how it can help your business.
2024-02-1738 min
Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & RelocationEP-159 Who adds value in transcations in Costa Rica? We talk value, financing and the must do's when buying in Costa Rica with Dan Chaput of Costa Private Loans.Need any advice or information, message us.Dan Chaput, owner of Costa Private Loans, chats with us honestly about the people who add value in the Costa Rica Transaction process, what's happening in the industry and who and who should not take a loan in Costa Rica.Contact us: info@investingcostarica.comGuest today:Dan Chaput: dan@costaprivateloans.comCosta Private Loans: https://www.costaprivateloans.com
2023-09-0644 min
Writer's RoutineKerry Chaput, author of 'Chasing Eleanor' - Historical fiction writer discusses dealing with anxiety, returning to writing, and ditching 80,000 words Kerry Chaput is an award-winning historical fiction author. Her 'Defying the Crown' series has had much success, and her new book is 'Chasing Eleanor'. Set in 1935, it's all about Magnolia Parker, who must protect her sick brothers who get put in an Orphanage. She sets out to find Eleanor Roosevelt, the most famous woman in America, to help bring them home.We discuss how she researches novels set hundreds of years ago. Also, why she started writing again after putting her pen down, suffering from burnout. You can hear why she wants to be a plotter...
2023-07-0750 min
Prison Radio ShowJuly 4, 2023 Full ShowOur first ever Tuesday show! Our schedule has now changed to every other Tuesday night from 6-7pm! As we said on the last episode, we don't normally post shows where the majority of the content is a re-broadcast, but this show also included original audio from the inside. We have been getting calls from Joshua, who is currently incarcerated at Riviere des Prairies prison on the island of Montreal. He's having a rough time and wanted some of his story shared on air. If you want to support Joshua, you can write to him! Joshua Rashid, Établissement de d...
2023-07-061h 02
Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & RelocationEP-87 Private Home Loans in Costa Rica with Dan Chaput from Costa Private LoansNeed any advice or information, message us.We had the pleasure of chatting with Dan from Costa Private Loans, a company that matches investors looking to lend funds to buyers looking for financing for a property in Costa Rica. Dan explains the process and requirements to us, what they will lend to, and what Loan Value of the property.Contact Us: info@investingcostarica.comGuests today:Dan Chaput: dan@costaprivateloans.comCosta Rica Private Loans: https://costaprivateloans.com/
2022-05-1434 min
Lionel Froidure - Karaté et réflexions sur les arts martiauxFranck Chaput - Son Parcours Martial et Préparation MentaleLa Parole aux Pratiquants avec Franck Chaput, karateka, auteur de 2 livres sur la préparation mentale, conférencier, 6ème Dan, entraîneur diplômé d'état, plusieurs fois champion de France dans différentes fédérations. Ses livres : Un mental à 100% Préparation mentale, coaching et performance en entreprise: L'efficacité professionnelle boostée grâce au mental Avant de lancer cet entretien, je tiens à te rappeler que ce podcast est possible grâce aux nombreux soutien de la communauté, un soutien effectué à chacun de tes achat de DVD et si tu fais partie de la communauté Ima...
2021-12-181h 08
Being and Making Disciples: A Catholic podcast about fruitful ministry.40. Chris Stefanick Interview: Real Life CatholicChris Stefanick, one of best-known evangelists of our time, shares what led him into ministry, a path to renewal in the church (hint: small groups!), and the latest resources he's been working on with his team to help people encounter Jesus. Chris Stefanick is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and television host who has devoted his life to inspiring people to live a bold, contagious faith. Recipient of the Papal Benemerenti Medal, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput calls Chris “o...
2021-06-0731 min
The James Bond ComplexFleming Second Edition: CR with Bill KoenigHello dear listeners,
After much hoopla and anticipation, the time has finally arrived to start our Fleming Second Edition series! We'll we re-reading and discussing each of Ian Fleming's James Bond novels and short story collections along with a guest each time. We begin with, what else, 1953's "Casino Royale." Long time friend of the show Bill Koenig of the Spy Command blog joins us.
Talking about Casino Royale got us so excited we just couldn't help ourselves but bounce off a plethora of topics: listening to audio books, Dan Stevens as James Bond and Peter Lorre, a one-off Netflix m...
2021-04-281h 54
Francis Effect podcastCOVID-19 Vaccine, Comments by Archbishop Chaput, and the Christmas SeasonFr. Dan, Heidi and David close out Season 7 with a discussion of the new COVID vaccine, the growing rift among Bishops concerning President-Elect Biden, and the joy of the Christmas season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-12-161h 10
Crime&StuffEpisode 75: Louise’s Chaput’s short hike to deathLouise Chaput planned to spend a November long weekend hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. She’d barely gotten out of her car when she was dead, brutally murdered in the woods off a lonely trail. Nearly two decades later, the crime is still unsolved. We also update Jans Soering (belatedly), from Episode 48; Dan Gellers, […]
2020-05-041h 44
podcast episode – CRIMEandSTUFFEpisode 75: Louise’s Chaput’s short hike to deathLouise Chaput planned to spend a November long weekend hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. She’d barely gotten out of her car when she was dead, brutally murdered in the woods off a lonely trail. Nearly two decades later, the crime is still unsolved.
We also update Jans Soering (belatedly), from Episode 48; Dan Gellers, from Episode 41; and the Negative Nellies rate “How to Fix a Drug Scandal,” which was also the topic of our most. updated. episode. ever. Episode 29 (wicked bad chemistry!)
2020-05-041h 44Crime&StuffEpisode 75: Louise’s Chaput’s short hike to deathLouise Chaput planned to spend a November long weekend hiking in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. She’d barely gotten out of her car when she was dead, brutally murdered in the woods off a lonely trail. Nearly two decades later, the crime is still unsolved.
We also update Jans Soering (belatedly), from Episode 48; Dan Gellers, from Episode 41; and the Negative Nellies rate “How to Fix a Drug Scandal,” which was also the topic of our most. updated. episode. ever. Episode 29 (wicked bad chemistry!)
2020-05-041h 44
Liberty ChroniclesEp. 47: The People’s GovernorIn Rhode Island, 1842, politician Thomas W. Dorr (calling himself “The People’s Governor”) threatened civil war throughout New England. His main target was the famous colonial Charter issued by King Charles II in 1663. In the 19th century the document of world historical importance—the planet’s oldest existing written constitution at the time, and surely the most liberal in its own day. Radical Jacksonian and America’s first professional historian, George Bancroft, declared, “Nowhere in the world have life, LIBERTY, and property been safer than in Rhode Island.”Further Readings/References:Chaput, Erik. The People’s Martyr: Thomas W...
2018-03-2725 min
Decibel Geek PodcastTop 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos - Ep308The Countdown to Vindication is on as we share our Top 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos! Additionally, we're sharing our thoughts on the Atlanta KISS Expo which is just days away. It's been over twenty years since Vinnie has appeared in public and this week he's doing it in a big way. The now-sold out Atlanta KISS Expo is sure to be a real experience for KISS and Vinnie fans. What has he been up to? What are his plans for the future? Moreover, did he save his former employers? Top 5 Vinnie Vincent Solos B...
2018-01-171h 38
Decibel Geek PodcastSix Songs Perry Richardson Thinks YoStryper bassist Perry Richardson returns to Decibel Geek this week to discuss his new gig and spin some great songs. In this episode, you'll hear details on the circumstances that led to Perry landing the gig as well as future plans for the band. Additionally, Perry spins Six Songs that have a personal meaning to him. The stories that go along with his choices are, as expected, entertaining.Perry RichardsonIn this Six Songs episode, Perry Richardson spins tracks by artists such as Judas Priest, Angel, Crimson Glory, and more! Be sure to catch Perry Richardson out on...
2018-01-121h 34
Decibel Geek PodcastSix Songs Perry Richardson Thinks You Should Hear - Ep304Stryper bassist Perry Richardson returns to Decibel Geek this week to discuss his new gig and spin some great songs. In this episode, you'll hear details on the circumstances that led to Perry landing the gig as well as future plans for the band. Additionally, Perry spins Six Songs that have a personal meaning to him. The stories that go along with his choices are, as expected, entertaining. Perry Richardson In this Six Songs episode, Perry Richardson spins tracks by artists such as Judas Priest, Angel, Crimson Glory, and more! Be sure to catch Perry...
2017-12-121h 36
Decibel Geek PodcastMystery Box - Ep301When Chris shows up with a box covered in question marks and filled with a wide variety of music, it makes for an interesting episode. After winning a box full of great music at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo courtesy of the Rock Strikes Ten podcast, the guys decide to pick some of their favorite tunes from the Mystery Box for play this week. If you haven't heard of Rock Strikes Ten, you're missing out. Host Joey Haynie spins ten songs that span numerous genres and educates you at the same time. It's a great show that Chris...
2017-11-171h 32
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v31 - Ep295DBG VIP and host of Digital Killed the Radio Star podcast David Hudson joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v31. David was a supporter of the recent Rock n Pod Expo in Nashville. When asked for a desired show theme, Radio Sucks was his choice and this one is packed with great tracks. In this long-form music and discussion show you'll get tracks from Warrant, Tora Tora, Poison, Gaslight Anthem, RATT, Roxy Blue, Scorpions, Dream Theater, Skid Row, and Motley Crue. Radio Sucks Radio Show v31 Tora Tora and R...
2017-09-181h 50
Decibel Geek PodcastProducer Panel with Michael Wagener and Toby Wright - ep294This week we present a live recording of the Producer Panel with Michael Wagener and Toby Wright. This panel discussion, recorded on stage at the Nashville Rock n Pod Expo, has the two legendary producers sharing stories that span their career, recounting some of their favorite recording moments, and some discussion on the current state of recording today. Artists from throughout their career are discussed including Warrant, Skid Row, Alice in Chains, KISS, Dokken, Denman and more. [caption id="attachment_31802" align="alignright" width="300"] Producer Panel[/caption] We hope you enjoy Producer Panel with Michael Wagener...
2017-09-0657 min
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v28 - Ep273DBG VIP Joe Becht joins the guys this week for Radio Sucks Radio Show v28. In this two-hour music and discussion episode, Joe spins killer tracks from artists and albums that he think weren't given a fair shake by the mainstream radio community. However, in this long-form episode you'll get great songs from Skid Row, Wendy O. Williams, Plasmatics, King's X, Angel, Trouble, Rush, Love/Hate, Cheap Trick, and The Cult. It's a fun ride with great stories and an even better soundtrack. Radio Sucks Radio Show v28 We hope you enjoy Radio Sucks R...
2017-02-182h 06
Decibel Geek PodcastSix Songs Luc Carl Thinks You Should Hear - Ep271Sirius/XM deejay Luc Carl joins Chris & Aaron this week for Six Songs Luc Carl Thinks You Should Hear. In this long-form episode, Luc and the guys discuss a variety of subjects including record store release days, why it's a bad idea to wear a Metallica shirt in front of Dave Mustaine, and the best motorcycle route in Tennessee among much more. Luc Carl On top of all that, Luc's got Six Songs that he thinks you, the listener, should hear. Great tunes from the likes of AC/DC, Faster Pussycat, Motorhead, Rhino Bucket, White Zombie, and...
2017-01-311h 56
Decibel Geek PodcastRadio Sucks Radio Show v27 - Ep262Chris and Aaron return this week to bring you another huge slab of great rock to shove down your ear holes with Radio Sucks Radio Show v27. In this hour-plus music and discussion episode, the guys talk about recent events including KISS Kruise VI that had the band donning their Creatures of the Night era costumes and performing such deep cuts as Rock n Roll Hell, Keep Me Comin', Wouldn't You Like to Know Me, and Radioactive. The guys also discuss the great material and contributions from the Decibel Geek team at the Rock N' Skull festival in Illinois...
2016-11-121h 25
Decibel Geek PodcastDemolicious vol2 - Ep255The guys are back this week to bring you a bunch of rare ear candy from some of your favorite bands with Demolicious vol2 - Ep255. Awesome tracks from legends such as Ozzy Osbourne, Van Halen, AC/DC, DIO, and Scorpions are included. Demolicious vol2 Demolicious vol2 also features some great unreleased gems from White Lion, Type O Negative, Skid Row, Killer Kane/W.A.S.P. and Angora. On top of all that, the guys share a short clip of a never-before-heard clip of Mr. Big's Eric Martin singing on the demo for Winger's 'Miles Away...
2016-09-131h 36
Decibel Geek Podcast1974 Year in Review Part 1 - Ep251Chris and Aaron are going back in time this week for the 1974 Year in Review Part 1; an hour-plus of pop culture, news stories, classic commercials, and loads of the music that made the first half of the year awesome. 1974 Year in Review Part 1 In this long form journey through the wayback machine, your host spin classic tracks from Foghat, Humble Pie, Sweet, Deep Purple, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Queen, Rush, Aerosmith, Budgie, Elf, The New York Dolls, UFO, Blue Oyster Cult, Status Quo, Budgie, Black Oak Arkansas, Uriah Heep, Johnny Winter, and some new band called KISS...
2016-08-111h 10
Decibel Geek PodcastAce Stories with Crazy Joe Renda - Ep249Producer and longtime friend of Ace Frehley, Crazy Joe Renda stops by to share Ace Stories about everyone's favorite spaceman. Joe first came to prominence in KISS fan circles with the novelty song, 'Eugene' released under the moniker of Crazy Joe & The Variable Speed Band. The song would go down in KISSTORY as Ace Frehley's first musical project outside of the band as he's a co-writer and co-producer of the song. Joe also founded and ran North Lake Sound studio in White Plains, NY along with fellow songwriter Chip Taylor (known for ' Wild Thing', 'Rock Soldiers' and 'Angel...
2016-07-261h 16
Decibel Geek PodcastKISS Shoulda Been a SingleThe podfather, Ken Mills, joins Chris & Aaron this week for KISS Shoulda Been a Single as KISSMAS in July rolls on! In this long form discussion and music episode, the guys each pick 5 songs from all of KISStory that they think shoulda been a single. These could be songs that would have rescued ill-fated albums in the KISS catalog as well as songs that could have made a successful album even more successful. KISS Shoulda Been a Single 15 different KISS albums are used as sources; from the early days all the way to 2012 s...
2016-07-192h 13
Decibel Geek PodcastTop 5 70s Aerosmith SongsThis week your hosts return to celebrate the early days of one of America's greatest rock n' roll bands as they pick their Top 5 70's Aerosmith Songs!
Top 5 70s Aerosmith Songs
The boys from Boston released an incredible strings of albums during this decade from the self-titled debut to Get Your Wings to Toys in the Attic to Rocks to Draw the Line to Night in the Ruts so the guys had a wide range of awesome material to choose from. We hope you enjoy Top 5 70's Aerosmith Songs a...
2016-03-181h 10
Decibel Geek PodcastSongs with HeartIn honor of National Heart Month, Chris and Aaron are back this week to spin some Songs with Heart. In this hour-plus episode, you'll get educated on better heart health as well as tracks from great hard rock artists like The Cult, DIO, Wildside, Aerosmtih, W.A.S.P., Skid Row and many others. It's an episode filled with entertainment and education. We hope you enjoy Songs with Heart and SHARE with a friend.
Songs with Heart
Geeks of the Week: Jason Wood, Greg McGlone, Rockin’ Ron Runyon, Mike Stewart, Matt Ashcraft, Derek Leyb...
2016-02-041h 21
Decibel Geek PodcastGiving Thanks - Ep215Giving Thanks
Chris and Aaron return this week for Giving Thanks; an episode filled with good cheer, good songs, and some guest appearances by old friends. In this hour-plus special, the guys call some of their favorite past guests to thank them for being on the show and find out what they are up to now.
Episode 215
Guests include Robert Fleischman, Chip Z'nuff, Hirsh Gardner, Jack Russell, Bill Hale, Mitch Lafon, Victor Ruiz and more! In between calls, the guys spin some of their favorite tracks that are "thank you" themed including...
2015-11-201h 29
Decibel Geek PodcastBizarro Covers 7 - Ep207Aaron & Chris are back this week with Bizarro Covers 7. This hour-plus block of audio ear candy contains awesome rock/metal acts such as Within Temptation, Dweezil Zappa, Motorhead, Asphalt Valentine, Tad Morose, Lit, The Supersuckers, and many more covering non-typical tracks from artists such as Pink, ABBA, Outkast, The Cure, Imagine Dragons, and more!
Bizarro Covers 7
Also, don't forget that we're an official sponsor for the upcoming Ride for Dime Nashville event that features a great bill of Slaughter, The Big Rock Show, Wireless Soul, and The F**king Pantera Cover Band among others! Also, appearances by Sirius X...
2015-09-231h 18
Decibel Geek PodcastWho's That Singer - Ep200If there's one thing that is common amongst music listeners of all genres, it's that they typically like the familiar and resist change. We're only human after all. We figured we'd make things a little uncomfortable this week.
Who's That Singer? - Ep200
This week Chris and Aaron help answer the question "Who's that singer?" as they spin tracks from familiar bands sung by less familiar singers. In this hour-plus special you'll get songs from Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Iron Maiden, LA Guns, King Kobra, Anthrax, and many more! We hope you enjoy Who's Tha...
2015-08-031h 45
Decibel Geek PodcastBizarro Covers 6 - Ep194This week we serve up volume 6 of what equates to a giant audio glass of WTF?!
Aaron and Chris are back this week to get weird as they bring you Bizarro Covers 6! This hour-plus slab of killer bands putting a fresh spin on some definite non-rock/metal tracks includes some fabulous upgrades.
Bizarro Covers 6
You'll get awesome renditions of songs by Phil Collins, Blondie, Depeche Mode, Elton John, The Pet Shop Boys and more performed by killer bands like GWAR, Jaded Heart, In This Moment, Stone Stour, Vince Neil, Volbeat, and more! It's a...
2015-06-221h 05
Decibel Geek PodcastSupergroups - Ep187su·per·group
ˈso͞opərˌɡro͞op/
noun
an exceptionally successful rock group, in particular one formed by musicians already famous from playing in other groups.
Yep, that's the definition but we'll be playing fast and loose with Webster's rules. When did we ever care how successful a band is? Great music is all that matters.
Supergroups Episode Decibel Geek Podcast
This week Aaron and Chris are back to showcase some of their favorite "supergroups." This term is thrown about by lots of folks for lots of reason...
2015-05-041h 33
Decibel Geek PodcastAlbum Openers - Ep186It's often said that first impressions are important. In the case of great hard rock and heavy metal albums, this is often true. This week Aaron and Chris pick out some of their favorite album openers. In this hour-plus episode, you'll hear great leadoff tracks from artists like KISS, UFO, Europe, Judas Priest, Metallica, Vinnie Vincent Invasion and much more!
Album Openers episode from Decibel Geek podcast
Geeks of the Week:
Pat Catalano, David Alpizar, Aaron Baker, Robin Bennett, Mike Stewart, Matt Ashcraft, Brent Walter, Robert De Pasqua, Shane Hebert, Devin Fox, Anthony Pool, Trevor M...
2015-04-271h 20
Decibel Geek PodcastBuried Treasure 2 - Ep185Back in October of 2013, Chris and Aaron had a brainstorm. They noticed that many people like songs from big albums by big bands but when those bands go “out of fashion” with the mainstream, they release some great work and much of that work gets ignored by the general music listener. The idea of Buried Treasure was born.
This week Aaron and Chris present Buried Treasure II; a collection of great songs from some of your favorite bands that you may have missed from albums released after mainstream success faded. In this hour-plus show you’ll get cool tunes from ...
2015-04-201h 25
Decibel Geek PodcastRap Rock - Ep181With a show that's been in existence for nearly 4 years and has covered numerous facets of rock and metal, you had to know this day would come. We think you'll like it anyway.
This week Aaron and Chris set out to tackle a true challenge....finding songs from the genre known as Rap Rock that actually kick ass. This genre is picked apart and ridiculed by many rock and metal purists but your hosts aim this week to dig up some gems and prove that there's some good stuff even in midst of s...
2015-03-231h 04
Decibel Geek PodcastFor the Ladies vol2 - Ep176Love is in the air once again...so it's time to break out some sappy shit!
Aaron and Chris commemorate this year's Valentine's Day with the second volume of their For the Ladies collection of power ballads. In this hour plus block of music, you'll get heartfelt anthems from artists such as Y&T, Salty Dog, Babylon AD, Hair of the Dog, Slaughter, and Aerosmith among others.
It's okay to let your macho guard down for a week, fellas. Enjoy, For the Ladies volume 2!
Buy Mus...
2015-02-161h 33
Decibel Geek PodcastConversation with Blanche Napoleon - Ep174We dig deep into the Decibel Geek vault for something never heard before.
Chris and Aaron present a chat with former Dan Hartman group member Blanche Napoleon. The group, formed in the late 70's by Hartman (a former member of the Edgar Winter group) and included Napoleon on backing vocals, drummer Hilly Michaels, G.E. Smith, and a young, unknown guitarist named Vincent Cusano. The Hartman group had a Hot 100 disco hit in 'Instant Replay'; of which the promo video has gained some popularity in recent years due to the "interesting" choreography between Cusano and Smith.
2015-02-0257 min