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Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyI Can't Breathe, The Three Words That Define an Era (Throwback)Original Air Date: 6/29/2020 From 2020: Today we take a look deeper at the concept of "I can't breathe," going beyond the literal utterances by victims of police brutality and COVID-19 sufferers to the metaphorical epidemic of exhaustion, burnout, depression and disaffection in the US and around the world. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for...2025-05-241h 11
Humans Beyond Resources: From culture to complianceBecoming a B Corp with Natalie Hartkopf, CEO of HightowerIn this conversation, Sarah Wilkins interviews Natalie Hartkopf, CEO of Hightower, a B Corp. They discuss the importance of B Corp certification and the process of becoming certified. They also talk about the changes in spaces over the years and what people need in workspaces. Natalie explains why becoming a B Corp was important to her and shares her biggest learning from the certification process. They mention working with experts to navigate the certification process and discuss how employees have received the change.
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Crime Estate26 - Are you cooking with a serial killer?Join us this Thanksgiving as we discuss a first for us - a female serial killer.
Dorothea Puente preyed on society’s most vulnerable. Those that few people would miss. Those that few people would look for. Her reign of terror was finally discovered when a social worker took extra care to watch over one of her charges.
Albert Montoya was sent to live in the gingerbread-like Victorian boarding house managed by Dorothea Puente. There, he was supposed to be cared for and protected.
What resulted was as gruesome as it was unbelievable. Montoy...2023-11-2229 min
Crime Estate25 - Grisso MansionWith parallels to the ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ blockbuster movie, this dark story about a haunted mansion sheds a light on a forgotten part of US History. The crime at the center of Grisso Mansion was actually its origin story – how did Doc Grisso gain the land and oil rights that made him at one time one of the richest men in Oklahoma?
Join us as we discuss the Grisso Mansion, hauntings and a little history.
The real estate: 612 E. Wrangler - Seminole, Oklahoma
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
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Crime Estate24-Darlie Routier, RowlettRowlett, Texas in June of 1996, on paper, shouldn’t have been the site of such a horrific event. An idyllic upscale community on the banks of Lake Ray Hubbard, shouldn’t also be the site of an unimaginable murder that grabbed national headlines. In a huge, colonial style home, nestled on a cul-de-sac, the lives of two innocent boys were stolen from the world. The convicted murderer: their mother.
Join us as we discuss the case of Darlie Routier and the brutal murder of her children, Damon (5) and Devon (6).
The Real Estate:
580...2023-11-1341 min
Crime Estate23 - The Kidnapping of Polly Klaas in PetalumaOn October 1st, 1993 - just over 30 years ago - a young teenage girl by the name of Polly Klaas did what many other young teenagers do every week. She conspired with her friends to have a sleepover - and that evening would shatter their childhoods forever.
The Real Estate:
427 4th Street - Petaluma CA
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio
2023-11-0342 min
The People Experience PulseHybrid Work and the Future of Workplace Culture with Dr. Kibibi SpringsIn today’s episode, Vicki Flier Hudson and Jeff Bond sit down with Dr. Kibibi Springs, an Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology Practitioner and the Director of Talent and Workplace Experience at Hightower, a B Corp commercial furniture manufacturer. Dr. Springs is a leading expert in crafting workplace experiences that prioritize well-being, promoting healthy, productive lifestyles, cultures, and businesses. In this episode, you’ll discover why company culture is a vital lifeline for organizations, why inclusion is crucial, and how hybrid work models are transforming the way we work. Dr. Springs, Vicki, and Jeff also explore the deba...2023-11-0233 min
Crime Estate22 - Petty Theft, Phrogging and MurderDaniel LaPlante grew up with many hardships. A dilapidated home, bullied by his peers and abused by people who were supposed to protect him, he found himself acting on criminal impulses early in life. Seemingly, petty theft was the gateway to more sinister acts that would quickly snowball into a boy committing an almost unspeakable crime of the most vulnerable of victims. Join us as we discuss the phrogging of the residents of 93 Laurence Street and the murders of the Gustafson family at 3 Saunders Road.
The Real Estate:
93 Laurence Street | Pepperall, MA
2023-10-2735 min
Crime Estate21 - The Snowden House MurdersAn Antebellum mansion, one family, and multiple murders 24 years apart. This is a story almost too bizarre to be true. Join us as we discuss the shocking murders of Martha McKay and her mother, Sally Snowden McKay, at the Snowden House on Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas.
The Real Estate:
1527 Bream Rd, Horseshoe Lake, AR
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-10-2035 min
Crime Estate20 - Sex, Lies and Camera Evidence | Jodi Arias2008, Mesa, Arizona. Travis Alexander was found naked, bludgeoned and nearly decapitated at his home. His on-again, off-again girlfriend was arrested and put on trial in both the courtroom and TVs across the country. Join us as we discuss the salacious details of Jodi Arias and the events that occurred at 11428 E Queensborough Ave.
The Real Estate:
11428 E Queensborough Ave Mesa, AZ
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-10-0636 min
Crime Estate19 - The House of DeathHas this Greenwich Village brownstone been haunted for more than 100 years? Many owners claim to have seen the ghost of former tenant, Mark Twain walking the halls and mysterious deaths and tragedies seem to follow anyone who lives in the building. Join Heather and Elena as they kick off the spookiest month of the year with the story of The House of Death.
The Real Estate:
14 West 10th Street | Greenwich Village, NY
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfo...2023-09-2831 min
Crime Estate18 - The Deaths at Spreckel MansionAn historic ocean front mansion. Two mysterious deaths. Join us as we discuss The Spreckel Mansion and the suspicious deaths of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahau.
The Real Estate:
1043 Ocean Blvd. | Coronado, CA
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-09-2234 min
The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie PodcastA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors is a 1987 American fantasy slasher film directed by Chuck Russell. The story was developed by Wes Craven and Bruce Wagner with a screenplay that included the talents of Frank Darabont. It’s the third installment in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. The film stars Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette, Laurence Fishburne, Priscilla Pointer, Craig Wasson, and Robert Englund as primetime star-maker Freddy Krueger. The music for the film was composed by Angelo Badalamenti of Twin Peaks fame, with a theme song titled “Dream Warriors” performed by the American Heavy Metal band Dokken.
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Crime Estate17 - Athalia Ponsell Lindsley & The Murder on Marine StreetIn sleepy St. Augustine, Athalia Ponsell Lindsley is murdered on her front steps, and while a trail of blood led from those steps to the suspects home, no one was ever convicted of the crime.
The Real Estate:
124 Marine Street | St. Augustine, FL
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-09-1450 min
Crime Estate16 - The Clutter Family (In Cold Blood)In a modern farmhouse on the plains of Kansas, a crime occurs that shocks a sleepy little town. Join Heather, Elena and Melanie as they discuss The Clutter Family murders.
The Real Estate:
611 Oak Avenue, Holcomb, KS | “River Valley Farms”
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-09-0732 min
Crime Estate15 - Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin TragedyThe fascinating story of one of America’s most revered architects and a crime that set fire to not only his iconic home but also ended one of the most notorious affairs of the time.
The Real Estate:
Taliesin - 5481 County Rd C, Spring Green, WI
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-09-0137 min
Crime Estate14- Los Feliz Mansion MurderA wealthy doctor commits a heinous crime at his home in Los Feliz, but the mystery doesn't end there. Why did the next owners simply lock the door and walk away? Join us as we discuss the Los Feliz Mansion Murder and the history of the home at 2475 Glendower Place.
The Real Estate:
2475 Glendower Place - Los Feliz, California
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio
2023-08-1831 min
Crime Estate13 - Doris Angleton, River Oaks HoustonA murder strikes mid-day in the heart of affluent, River Oaks Houston and it soon becomes apparent that the Angleton family is living a very different life than what they are presenting to the public.
The Real Estate:
3301 Ella Lee Lane Houston, TX (River Oaks)
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio
2023-08-1139 min
Crime Estate12 - The Gilgo Beach Murders MinisodeAn update on the crime and real estate at the center of the Gilgo Beach Murders
The Real Estate:
105 First Avenue Massapequa Park, NY
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
This episode is self edited, but typically our episodes are edited by the talented Brantly Hightower, Editor.
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-08-0321 min
Crime Estate11 - The LaLaurie Mansion Massacres - 1140 Royal StreetThis episode takes us to Vieux Carre, or, the Old Square in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Join us as we discuss the LaLaurie Mansion Massacres that occurred in this historic home in the early 1800’s and the home as it exists today.
The Real Estate:
1140 Royal Street, New Orleans (The French Quarter)
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio
2023-07-2732 min
Crime Estate10- Count Dupont de Ligonnes and Boulevard Robert SchumanThis episode takes us to Nantes, France and features the home that the French have dubbed, Le Maison du Horror. Join us as we discuss this yet to be solved crime in an historic French home. From the crime itself, to Juliette balconies, courtyard gardens and the history of Nantes itself, Heather, Elena and Melanie discuss this true crime and the real estate where it happened.
The Real Estate:
Address: 55 Boulevard Robert Schuman Nantes, France.
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/por...2023-07-2051 min
Crime Estate10- Count Dupont de Ligonnes and Boulevard Robert SchumanThis week's episode takes us to Nantes, France and the home the French have dubbed, “Le Maison du horror” .
The Real Estate:
Address: 55 Boulevard Robert Schuman Nantes, France.
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio
2023-07-0651 min
Crime Estate9 - Stonegate Mansion, Fort WorthIn Fort Worth, Texas in the 1970s an oil tycoon is accused of a double homicide. He’s also accused of the attempted murder of his anything but unassuming, soon-to-be ex wife. Join us as we talk about murder, golf, Vaseline, Texas and the story of T. Cullen Davis.
The Real Estate:
Address: 4100 Stonegate Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-06-2346 min
Crime Estate8 - Reyna Marroquin, Jericho NYHave you ever moved into a home and found out that the owners left something behind? What would you do with their old stuff? Find out what happened when the owners left something behind at 67 Forest Drive in Jericho, NY. This is the story of Reyna Marroquin.
The Real Estate:
Address: 67 Forest Drive Jericho, NY
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-06-1540 min
Crime Estate7- The Queen of Swiss AvenueWhen 4949 Swiss was built in 1917 it was one of the grandest homes in Dallas with three stories and over 7,000 square feet of yellow brick and a tile rimmed veranda. Everyone who has stepped foot inside the house remarked on the grand, sweeping staircase made of hand-rubbed mahogany. The home was famous for a pair of baby grand pianos and a mirror “the size of Texas”. But, as the years passed, the glitz and glamor began to fade and it became the scene of an epic battle between the widow and the conman.
The Real Estate:
Addres...2023-06-0944 min
Crime Estate6 - Villisca Axe Murders110+ years after the crime occurred, the murder of the entire Moore family and two of their guests is still unsolved despite continued investigations. Was the minister involved? What do the odd items left at the scene mean? What happened to the home? Join us as we discuss all of the questions and much more.
The Real Estate
Address: 508 E 2nd St, Villisca, IA 50864
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @ CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio2023-06-0127 min
Crime Estate5 - Shele Covlin, Dorchester Towers Upper West SideNew Years Eve turned deadly in 2009 when Shele Covlin was murdered in her Upper West Side apartment at The Dorchester Towers. Initially thought to have been an accidental death, Shele’s family fought to bring her killer to justice.
The Real Estate
Address: Dorchester Towers, Upper West Side
Show Notes & Sources + Mentions & Shout Outs @ CrimeEstate.com
Brantly Hightower, Editor
https://branhightower.wixsite.com/portfolio 2023-05-0831 min
Crime Estate3 - JonBenet Ramsey - The Other SupsectsAll of the suspects in the JonBenet Ramsey murder can be placed in two categories: the family or an intruder. Join us as we discuss the intruder theories and explore how many people had access to the Ramsey home in the weeks and months before the crime.
The Real Estate
Address: 755 15th Street Boulder, CO
5 Bed/6.5 Baths/ 7,240 square feet on .26 acres built in 1927
Currently for Sale
Show Notes and Sources
Casting JonBenet on Netflix - https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jun/01/casting-jonbenet-a-true-masterpiece-that-completely-rejects-the-label
Floor plans...2023-04-0348 min
Crime Estate2 - JonBenet Ramsey: The Case Against the Ramsey FamilyJonBenet Ramsey was killed on December 26, 1996 at her home in Boulder, Colorado. Our episode explores the clues found in the Ramsey home and the initial police investigation into the Ramsey family. Curious about what happened to the Ramsey home after the family walked out the door on December 26th and never returned? Join us as we discuss the updates made to the property and the sale history of this historic home.
The Real Estate
Address: 755 15th Street Boulder, CO
Address Update: In June 2001, the address is changed from 755 15th Street to 749 15th Street2023-04-0349 min
Crime Estate1 - JonBenet Ramsey - 755 15th Street Boulder, COWelcome to the PREMIER episode of Crime Estate! This episode covers one of the most infamous true crime stories of our generation, a 26 year old crime that has yet to be solved - the JonBenet Ramsey murder.
The Real Estate:
Address: 755 15th Street Boulder, CO
5 Bed/6.5 Baths/ 7,240 square feet on .26 acres built in 1927
Show Notes & Sources:
Haunted Colorado
Denver Post - Floorplan of Ramsey Home
CBS News - The Unsolved Murder that Haunts America
CNN - Ransom Note
Psychology Today - Who Killed Jon Benet
https://youtu.be/-YETkOrQvGM
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The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie PodcastHeathers (1989)Heathers is a 1989 American Black Comedy film written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann, in both their respective film debuts. The film stars Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lissane Falk, and Kim Walker. The film focuses on four teenage girls, three of whom are named Heather, who have formed a clique in an Ohio high school, and the dangerous misanthropic new student who wants to kill the popular kids and stage their deaths as suicides.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us...2023-02-131h 15
The Film Flamers: A Horror Movie PodcastA Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)A Nightmare On Elm Street is a 1984 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Wes Craven and produced by Robert Shaye. It is the first installment in a very large franchise, and stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronnee Blakely, and Johnny Depp in his first major role. Robert England appears as Freddy Kreuger, a character that would become one of the most beloved horror villains of all time.
If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and...2022-09-121h 13
25 Years of Vampire: The MasqueradeWerewolf the Wild WestBob travels to the Wyld West in our latest werewolf review!CreditsDesign: Justin Achilli and Ethan SkempBased on Werewolf: the Apocalypse by : Bill Bridges, Robert Hatch and Mark Rein HagenStoryteller System by: Mark Rein HagenWritten by: Justin Achilli, Mark Angeli, Phil Brucato, Tim Byrd, Jackie Cassada, Ben Chessell, Richard Dansky, Ed Hall, Robert Hatch, Harry Heckel, Heather Heckel, Ian Lemke, Ed McKeogh, James Moore, Nicky Rea, Ethan Skemp, Fred YelkAdditional Design Contributions: Andrew Bates, Ken Cliffe, Brian Gl...2022-05-201h 10
Emo Girls’ Guide to the GalaxyEpisode 6: For Your Aural EntertainmentThis week Steph is back again. The girls discuss audiobooks and their favorites. Tangents include K dramas, the struggles of moving and the way all topics eventually devolve into smut. Around minute 30, it really goes downhill.
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St. Andrews Jezebel PodcastI'm Back Featuring Salty Local Singer Songwriter Scott HightowerThis week’s episode features several free activities that you can you can do just about any time in St. Andrews. Stay tuned for an interview with Scott Hightower who is a singer songwriter who recently returned to performing live and in the stages of creating his new show for the fall. If you like to fish you may enjoy this week’s old news segment published July 27th in 1926 and it features the news from the fishing fleets from that time. “When I play Reggae Music I’m happy”-Scott Hightower Follow Scott Hightower on Social Med...2021-07-2930 min
Everything MoneyFinancial Implications During A Divorce When the Woman is the Primary Bread Winner - with Heather HostetterMeet Heather Hostetter, she is a family law attorney located in Bethesda Maryland with a long list of awards and a partner at Hostetter Strent. This is a domestic relations law that deals with divorce, property distribution, alimony, custody, and child support.In this episode, Leah speaks with Heather about the process of property distribution during a divorce primarily with alimony and child support when the woman is the main breadwinner.Listen in to learn the difference between alimony and child support and why they both exist. You will also learn why as a woman...2021-06-2944 min
Wild Manifestations(#26) Introducing DoTERRA’s Protein, Greens, & Fiber with Jennifer GilmanIn this episode, spiritual life coach, Heather Ione, and master herbalist, Jennifer Gilman introduce a new line of products from doTERRA: protein, plant-based protein, greens, and fiber.
Jennifer explains the care and attention that doTERRA put into the development, sourcing, and creation of these products. Heather and Jen also review the physical and mental benefits of using these products and provide a review of the taste and flavors of each one. If you are someone interested in high-quality wellness products, this episode is awesome!
Jen’s Website: theherbalcabinet.com
Jen’s YouTube Channel: http...2021-03-101h 11
COMPLETE wedding podcastI interview the founder and CEO of Heather Hightower a Miami luxury Footwear brandIn this interview I sit down with Heather Hightower to discuss fashion, shoes, finding the perfect heel for your wedding, how to break in your shoes and many things that she learned throughout her journey to become a luxury footwear brand.If you're local, you MUST attend "Designing with a Twist" Reach Heather here: https://linktr.ee/HeatherHightowerHeather Hightower's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherHMiami. Please let me know what you thought about this episode.Reach out to me if you have questions that I did n...2020-12-0731 minEverything MoneyFinancial Implications During A Divorce When the Woman is the Primary Bread Winner with Heather HostetterIn this episode, Leah speaks with Heather about the process of property distribution during a divorce primarily with alimony and child support when the woman is the main breadwinner.Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered Investment advisor. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SPIC.2020-04-0544 min
Open Mic SpotlightEpisode 22: BJ HightowerBj Hightower is the tall, bearded, overall wearing bass player of Strung Like a Horse. He has a goofy stage persona, but really he's just a big hearted lovable guy with beautiful songs. You will love hearing his solo work and his unexpected covers.
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