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Uncommon ConvosBeau Davidson | Season 01 | Episode 01Join us for Uncommon Convos with Beau Davidson. Beau talks about his experience with the music industry, and why you may not know Beau.2024-03-111h 08Uncommon ConvosHolly Hoffman | Season 01 | Episode 02Jason Fechner joins us to talk about fake news, growing up in the Midwest, and what it’s like to be a journalist in times of political uncertainty.2024-03-1156 minUncommon ConvosKim Kurtenbah Furness Interview | Season 01 | Episode 010Kim Furness is an actor who has also run a theater company, starred in films, survived cancer, and inspired many.2024-03-111h 16Uncommon ConvosJessie Sulidis Interview | Season 01 | Episode 08Jessie Henry (Sulidis) of Bachelor fame stops by to discuss a life of dancing, singing, reality tv, and running a cosmetic empire.2024-03-111h 16Uncommon ConvosLisa Eveleth | Season 01 | Episode 09Lisa McCormick Eveleth joins us to discuss living a fit and active life while having multiple autoimmune diseases.2024-03-111h 15Uncommon ConvosErik Maitland Interview | Season 01 | Episode 011Erik Maitland is here to talk about everyone’s favorite subject: the weather. Erik shares his experience as a meteorologist.2024-03-111h 26Uncommon ConvosThe Acie Earl Interview | Season 01 | Episode 12Coach Acie Earl stops by to talk about playing for the Hawkeyes, the NBA, and playing overseas, as well as his post-player career as a coach.2024-03-111h 21Uncommon ConvosBrad Nye | Season 1 | Episode 013Brad Nye stops by to tell us some stories from his days helping out Van Halen, building his own music career, and his own experience as a movie writer and podcast host.2024-03-111h 46Uncommon ConvosDale Ruplinger | Season 01 | Episode 07Bodybuilder Dale Ruplinger stops by the podcast to talk about training, determination, and coming back from injury.2024-03-111h 25Uncommon ConvosJason London | Season 01 | Episode 06Jason London talks, Dazed and Confused, his new projects, and the truth behind the TMZ issue, his mugshot photo, and being arrested.2024-03-111h 10Uncommon ConvosJason Fechner | Season 01 | Episode 03Jason Fechner joins us to talk about fake news, growing up in the Midwest, and what it’s like to be a journalist in times of political uncertainty.2024-03-111h 08Uncommon ConvosBobby Hansen | Season 01 | Episode 04Bobby Hansen discusses basketball, playing with Michael Jordan, his career at the BBB and doing color commentary for Iowa Hawkeyes basketball.2024-03-111h 21Uncommon ConvosKatie Wilson | Episode 01 | Season 05Katie Castillo-Wilson joins us this week as we talk about building a tech company from the ground up, and the impact of 2020 on businesses.2024-03-111h 13Uncommon ConvosMatt Garard | Season 01 | Episode 014Matt Garard talks about his career in theater, working in standup and improv comedy, and his current stint with Thunder Bulge in this weeks podcast episode. 2024-03-111h 24Uncommon ConvosMatt Garard | Season 01 | Episode 014SummaryMatt Garard talks about his career in theater, working in standup and improv comedy, and his current stint with Thunder Bulge in this weeks podcast episode. In This EpisodeWhen and why Matt started to performWhy Matt turned down a scholarship for theaterMatt’s work with Comedy SportsWorking in a murder mystery showWinning The World Comedy ChampionshipsThe difference between standup comedy and improvHow to handle hecklers while doing comedyHow Matt got into teaching Junior Theater classesWorking in long-form improv in ChicagoLearning at Second City Conservatory with improv legendsGilda’s Club, a cancer support organ...2023-09-051h 24Uncommon ConvosRich Blundell | Season 01 | Episode 019Dennis VanDerGinst talks to Dr. Rich Blundell about the interconnection between nature and creativity as well as many other interesting topics.2023-09-051h 06Uncommon ConvosDr. Marissa | Season 01 | Episode 018Dr. Marissa Pei (Pay) is certainly a renaissance woman in the same was as Oprah. She is an organizational psychologist who has consulted with and assisted businesses improve in a wide variety of ways over the past 30 years.2023-09-051h 00Uncommon ConvosBrian McFayden | Season 1 | Episode 016Brian McFayden stops by to talk about working in the entertainment industry, the time he met Robin Williams, and the worst job he’s ever had.In This EpisodeBrian’s eulogy as read by DennisWhy you’re always out of a job in the entertainment businessHow COVID got Brian off the movie set and back into radioWhen Brian worked for a President and a Vice PresidentWhere to Dennis and Brian lie on the political spectrumWorking with Current Television under Al GoreWhat it was like growing up in Omaha with television dreamsWhy Brian become know as Alter...2023-08-301h 13Uncommon ConvosArt Bell | Season 01 | Episode 017Art Bell, original pitchman for The Comedy Channel from HBO (which later became Comedy Central) stops by the podcast to talk about working in the entertainment industry, his lessons in competition, and how to get through a battle of the titans.2023-08-301h 10Uncommon ConvosPat Miletich | Season 1 | Episode 015Pat Miletich stops by the Uncommon Convos podcast today to talk about winning championships in UFC and boxing, early days of the sport, his coaching gym, family life, and aliens.In This EpisodePat’s career starting as a wrestler and a football playerFrom kickboxing titles to mixed martial artsGoing to college with one of the American PickersHow a Rivertown and farmer mentality helps in developing fighting skillsBecoming a welterweight champion in UFCGiving up the chance at retaining a title to help a traineeWhat made Pat walk away from the UFCGetting shut out to be a co...2023-04-251h 32Uncommon ConvosArt Bell | Season 2 | Episode 017Art Bell, original pitchman for The Comedy Channel from HBO (which later became Comedy Central) stops by the podcast to talk about working in the entertainment industry, his lessons in competition, and how to get through a battle of the titans.2023-04-131h 10Uncommon ConvosDr. Marissa | Season 2 | Episode 018Dr. Marissa is sure to brighten anyone’s day and had been dubbed the Asian Oprah and for a good reason. Watch or listen to this interesting and entertaining podcast now.2023-04-121h 00Uncommon ConvosRich Blundell | Season 2 | Episode 019Dr. Rich Blundell talks about the interconnection between nature and creativity. The Surfer Dude Scientist. Watch or listen to this interesting and entertaining podcast now.Watch the full episode at www.uncommonconvos.comThank you to our sponsor VanDerGinst Law www.vlaw.com2023-04-121h 06Uncommon ConvosShane & Rowan | Season 2 | Episode 029On this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with two very talented men. Rowan Joseph and Shane Partlow are business partners who have had some great successes together over the years, which we will certainly explore. But separately and individually, they have each had amazing careers in the entertainment industry. Shane has excelled on stage as well as the big and small screens. His numerous stage roles included a stint playing Will Rogers in The Will Rogers Follies, for which he received the The Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for Best Actor in a Musical. 2023-03-061h 29Uncommon ConvosThomas Hart | Season 2 | Episode 028On this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with Tom Hart. He is a Emmy nominated writer, story editor, and producer. He mainly works with children's animation and has written for The Penguins of Madagascar, Kim Possible, Mouseworks, Get ED, Dave the Barbarian, Care Bears, and many more notable childrens shows. He has a very neat story on how his path lead him to the Quad Cities and then on to LA to start his career as a very successful writer, story teller, and producer. Listen to more episodes here or at www.uncommonconvos.comAlso chec...2023-02-211h 12Uncommon ConvosBruce Braley | Season 2 | Episode 027On this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with former US Congressmen for the 1st District of Iowa, Bruce Braley. He was a successful trial lawyer in Iowa for 20 years. After serving in congress for 8 years he ran for the US Senate. In 2015 he returned to is roots as a trial lawyers in Denver Colorado. Bruce talks about his life and how he came to be a lawyer as well as his exciting path to congress and some of his most memorable stories.Listen to more episodes here or at www.uncommonconvos.comAlso check out our...2022-12-131h 08Uncommon ConvosAndy Sallee | Season 2 | Episode 026On this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with long time friend and entrepreneur, Andy Sallee. He it the epitome of the rags to riches story. Andy came from very humble beginnings living in various trailer parks moving around often when he was young. He has built a amazing real-estate empire and continues to educate himself, attend mastermind events. Andy defines success as having freedom in time. Freedom to come and go as you please and do what you want. The biggest thing he can teach young entrepreneurs is pick one lane and go all in. Spreading yourself too thin wi...2022-11-2959 minUncommon ConvosJoy McMeekan | Season 2 | Episode 025In this episode of Uncommon Convos Dennis talks with Executive Director, Joy McMeekan of Gilda's Club Quad Cities. Joy left the corporate world after losing both her Husband and her mother to cancer. With this experience she was led to be a part of Gilda's Club. Joy talks about the struggles she had with dealing with the loss of her husband and mother to cancer and what resources Gilda's club offers to all those affected by cancer. Check out www.gildasclubqc.orgCheck out more episodes of Uncommon Convos at www.uncommonconvos.comand our other podc...2022-11-0447 minUncommon ConvosChad Pregracke | Season 2 | Episode 024In this episode of Uncommon Convos, Dennis talks with one of the hardest working men in America, Chad Pregracke. Chad is founder of Living Lands and Waters. Dennis talks to Chad about how he started on this mission of cleaning the rivers and how things have changed over the years. They also talk about several other projects Chad has going on like, The Bison Bridge Project, Million Trees Project and Adopt A River Mile to name a few. As a kid he started to notice all the garbage above and below the water. This led him to do something about...2022-10-1849 minUncommon ConvosBrian Hemesath | Season 2 | Episode 023On this episode of Uncommon Convos, Dennis talks with Emmy award-winning costume designer, Brian Hemesath. Brian has worked on many large projects including John Wick, SNL and West Side Story (2021). Currently, he is the costume designer for the guests on Sesame Street. 2022-07-191h 24Uncommon ConvosRobby & Kimi Fender Yoli | Season 2 | Episode 022In this episode of Uncommon Convos, Dennis VanDerGinst talks with Robby & Kimi Fender. Robby is the CEO of Yoli and is a co founder along with his wife Kimi. Robby Fender CEO and co founder with his wife of YOLI. Yoli is a international network marketing company that produces natural supplements designed to help increase vitality health and balance. "If you are an awesome person, money just makes you do more awesome stuff" Robby says. They are passionate about Yoli and focusing on building people up with positivity and great high quality healthy products. Listen in...2022-05-111h 19
Legal SqueaksEnd of Season 1 MessageIt's the end of season 1! Thank you for all who listened to our first season. We will be back in early August 2021. In the meantime be sure to go back to catch up on missed episodes, and subscribe so you don't miss any of season 2!.2021-07-1301 minLegal SqueaksWork Comp Demystified | Legal Squeaks | Episode 016Work comp can be a confusing subject, and when you’re in the middle of dealing with an injury on the job, it may be hard to tell what’s right and what’s wrong. Clarissa from our Des Moines office joins us on today’s episode to help demystify work comp.2021-07-021h 05Legal SqueaksIdentifying Nursing Home Abuse | Legal Squeaks | Episode 015Placing a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult decisions that people have to make. Even after a tireless search and due diligence, you can sometimes end up with a nursing home that ends up not providing quality treatment and care. Poor care in a nursing home can constitute negligence or even abuse. Learn how to identify if abuse or neglect is taking place.2021-06-2521 minLegal SqueaksHernia Mesh Lawsuit: We Ask Our Experts | Legal Squeaks | Episode 014Barbara Capasso and John Ray from Mass Tort Nexus are here today to provide their expert insights into the hernia mesh litigation.2021-06-1428 minLegal SqueaksCan I Still File An Injury Claim? | Legal Squeaks | Episode 013Don’t be SOL on your SOL by letting the time to file a lawsuit expire. Learn about the statute of limitations on civil cases in this week’s episode of Legal Squeaks.2021-06-0808 minLegal SqueaksVA Benefits: What You're Entitled To | Legal Squeaks | Episode 012 Even though you are a Veteran, only certain Vets qualify for VA disability benefits. In this episode, we discuss who is eligible, what compensation you may be entitled to, and what to do if your claim is rejected. Please read our shownotes for links to resources mentioned: vlaw.com/0122021-06-0132 minLegal SqueaksWhat to do After a Car Accident | Legal Squeaks | Episode 011 Odds are that you have, or know someone who has, been in a car accident. You MUST know these steps to take after a car accident, or you could be making big mistakes that affect your life. 2021-05-2524 minLegal SqueaksDay In The Life of a Paralegal | Legal Squeaks | Episode 010 Ever thought about becoming a paralegal? In this episode Dennis talks with 3 paralegals from VanDerGinst Law on how they got started, a typical day, and their advice for those aspiring to this profession. 2021-05-1838 minLegal SqueaksBelieving These Personal Injury Myths May Harm You | Legal Squeaks | Episode 009 There are many myths out there about personal injury cases that have arisen from TV shows and lobbying efforts. It's time to dispel these myths so you know the truth. 2021-05-1120 minLegal SqueaksWhat You Need to Know About Zantac | Legal Squeaks | Episode 008 Barbara Capasso and John Ray of Mass Tort Nexus provide us with insights and the science behind the Zantac recall, the drugs possible relation to a cancer diagnosis, and the litigation that is happening now. 2021-05-0429 minLegal SqueaksCould It Be A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? | Legal Squeaks | Episode 007If you or someone you know has been in an accident, it's important to monitor the patients condition to make sure there is no underlying TBI. This episode discussed symptoms, warning signs, and what to do if you suspect a traumatic brain injury may be in effect.2021-04-2713 minLegal SqueaksDo I Even Need an Attorney? | Legal Squeaks | Episode 006Do you know the difference between a lawyer and an attorney? Do you know when and if you should hire one to help you represent you in your case? What about the difference between civil and criminal cases? In this episode we cover all of this and more.2021-04-2032 minLegal SqueaksCan I Win If I Sue My Doctor? | Legal Squeaks | Episode 005If you get hurt from your doctor’s negligence, can you sue them? You would be surprised at how often doctors can win their case, even if they do have strong evidence against them.2021-04-1323 minLegal SqueaksTrucking Accidents | Legal Squeaks | Episode 004Trucking accidents are vastly more dangerous than regular automobile accidents due to the large weight of the truck, as well as loads and materials the truck may be hauling.2021-04-0609 minLegal SqueaksClaim Shame | Legal Squeaks | Episode 003You should never be afraid to file a personal injury lawsuit that is warranted. In this episode, Dennis discusses how lobbying against jackpot justice has led to people feeling guilty for seeking compensation.2021-03-3022 minLegal SqueaksSlip and Fall Accidents | Legal Squeaks | Episode 002In this episode of Legal Squeaks Dennis discusses various circumstances that can cause a trip, slip and fall, and what you should do if you are a victim on such an accident.2021-03-2323 minLegal SqueaksBusiness Interruption Insurance - Episode 001If your business has been struck by disaster, whether from the Derecho of August 2020 or forced closures due to Covid, business interruption insurance may be able to help you recover lost revenue. But what about when the insurance company denies your claim?2021-03-1217 min
Legal SqueaksIntroduction to Legal Squeaks - Episode 000Welcome to Legal Squeaks! In this introductory episode, Dennis tells you what Legal Squeaks is all about, and why these short snippets of law-related discussions are helpful to your life.2021-03-1204 min