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The Closing CodeSelling & Scaling Smarter: Josh Nelson on Sales, Systems & Seven FiguresThis is the episode every agency owner needs to hear. Whether you're flying solo or scaling past seven figures, our guest Josh Nelson—founder of Plumbing & HVAC SEO and Seven Figure Agency—delivers the no-fluff blueprint for building a sales machine that prints high-ticket retainers.Josh went from a failed generalist agency to running a $7M powerhouse by mastering one thing: sales. In this episode of The Closing Code, he breaks down exactly how he did it—and how you can too.What You’ll Learn in This Epis...
2025-07-0352 min
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingMini Series on Investment Sales - Brokerage Mastery with Marion JonesYou'll learn about growing your presence and knowledge in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. James and Marion explain how thoughtful partnerships can help improve your client skills and ability to execute on deals. You'll discover how your platform and learning environment play an important role in a successful career. From leveraging data and new tech to expanding your reach into new markets, James and Marion share examples of how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing business. They also cover how constantly challenging yourself an...
2025-06-0643 min
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingLasting Impact with David BrauseYou will learn about making a community impact in this conversation with David Brause, president of Brause Realty Inc., a third-generation real estate business founded in 1927. With a long-term focus on value creation, the company prides itself in preserving the historic character of 20th century buildings while integrating modern technology to revitalize interiors. You'll gain insights into the history and development of the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association in New York, an organization which both David and James have been involved in and have served as former chairman. In addition, David and James have spe...
2025-05-3047 min
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingMini Series on Investment Sales BrokerageYou will learn how to take your investment sales career to the next level in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. Marion shares her own career pivot from working at a large institutional firm to joining a smaller shop where she could grow her book of business. You'll learn the value of identifying the right platform, specializing in an asset class, building a team, and scheduling your time. Marion and James also discuss the importance of relationships and taking a long-term approach. Yo...
2025-03-2631 min
The Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingMini Series on Investment Sales BrokerageYou will learn how to break into investment sales brokerage, develop key relationships, and build a successful career in this conversation with Marion Jones, Executive Managing Director of U.S. Capital Markets at Avison Young. Marion shares her journey from starting at CBRE in the debt and equity side to working with industry legends and taking on leadership roles. You'll hear about the importance of networking, how to land your first job, and what strategies can help you transition and grow during your career. James and Marion also discuss the mindset that supports long-term success, in...
2025-03-1332 min
Sky News DailyIt's a critical time for the MoD - so who is Defence Secretary John Healey?After just eight months in his role, Defence Secretary John Healey is dealing with one of the most challenging in-trays in the cabinet. He is meeting US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday, as he works to bridge the gap on how to reach a Ukraine peace deal. On today’s podcast, Niall Paterson talks to ex-armed forces minister James Heappey who worked with Healey when he was in opposition, and to Malcolm Chalmers who focuses on UK defence and security at the think-tank RUSI about the challenges the defence secretary faces. Producer: Soila Ap...
2025-03-0616 min
Sky News DailyTRUMP100: Farage on Trump; Bannon on JohnsonThis time on the Sky News Daily, we're handing over to another Sky News podcast - Trump 100.Mark Stone, Martha Kelner and James Matthews are dropping episodes at 6am (UK) every day to chart what President Trump is saying and doing in his first 100 days in office. They examine what the administration's approach means for the US and the world.On this episode, you'll also hear from former Trump advisor, Steve Bannon, and from Nigel Farage who has been in the US this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference.You can follow Trump 100...
2025-02-2118 min
Sky News DailyAuschwitz remembered: Why we should never forgetThe 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz is marked on 27 January. It’s a day for remembering the horrors of the Holocaust, and other more recent genocides. But with many survivors now in their old age, how do we preserve their stories and accounts of what happened for future generations? Niall visits the Imperial War Museum to speak to historian Dr James Bulgin who is the museum’s head of public history, to learn more about the importance of sharing the lessons from the Holocaust, and how best to do so...
2025-01-2718 minSky News DailyTrump 100: What is Trump really trying to say?Trump 100 is Sky News' latest podcast covering President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.Daily host Niall Paterson drops in on day six, where US correspondents Martha Kelner, Mark Stone and James Matthews look beyond the Washington bubble to take stock of the first working week of the Trump presidency.The team focus on how the president has already been impacting the lives of ordinary Americans and those outside its borders. This week, Martha has been to Texas and Mexico to speak to those affected by Trump's declaration of a state of emergency over immigration.
2025-01-2415 min
Sky News DailyNew Orleans and Vegas attacks explainedOn New Year's Day two separate attacks hit New Orleans and Las Vegas. In the early hours, 14 people were killed and 35 injured when a man drove a pick-up truck through the heart of New Orleans' party district. Later a Tesla vehicle exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven others. Sky's US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner host the Sky News Daily from New Orleans and Las Vegas to uncover exactly what happened, what we know about the suspects, and if security services missed warning signs. Producers: Rosie Gillott, So...
2025-01-0320 min
Sky News DailyHow did Saudi Arabia land the 2034 World Cup?Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup. It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil. Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom. The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city. But big questions remain about how the country landed the tou...
2024-12-1115 min
The James Xander Trip | Decode Reality. Unlock God Mode. Live the Trip.#45: Morgan T. Nelson: The Success Blueprint: The 4 Pillars for an Extraordinary LifeJoin me at the March 2026 God Mode Retreat for a 5-day psychedelic immersion & identity-level transformation.If you're interested, apply as soon as possible at godmoderetreats.com. We can jump on a quick call so I can answer your questions and connect with you, and we'll take it from there.-------------------------Unlock God Mode is the best way to go deeper with me beyond the guest interviews on The James Xander Trip. It’s a 30-day journey with more than 10 hours of transmissions and practical exercises, distilled from my own spiritual path, psychedelic explorations, an...
2024-11-232h 15
Sky News DailyTeam Trump: 'Great minds' think alike - but can they run a country?Donald Trump has started to nominate who he wants in his top team. As well as billionaire Elon Musk, controversial Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz and nephew of former president JFK, Robert Kennedy Jr, are among the picks. Matt Gaetz is a Florida congressman and the attorney general pick for Trump.In February 2023, the Justice Department declined to bring charges of sex trafficking a 17-year-old against Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing since the allegations first came to light. And as health secretary, Robert Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr, is an anti-vaccine activist who has embraced a...
2024-11-1520 min
Sky News DailyWill Ukraine be Trumped?On the campaign trail, Donald Trump vowed it would take him "no longer than one day" to resolve the conflict in Ukraine with Russia. Some in Ukraine worry this could mean having to give up land in the east, as well as Crimea.Mr Trump's announcement that Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth will become the US secretary of defence has also caused a stir given that, despite serving in the US National Guard, he lacks senior military or national security experience.Niall Paterson is joined by our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay in...
2024-11-1318 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Planning Trump’s AmericaAs Donald Trump begins to prepare for his return to The White House, our US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and Mark Stone reflect on his historic election victory. From criminal convictions to a defiant fist pump after his near assassination, it has been an extraordinary campaign for the president-elect. Having spent the year crisscrossing the country, the team share their most enlightening encounters with voters in the run up to election. They discuss how Trump was able to broaden his base and why two of the Democrats’ top issues of abortion and democracy ultimately fell flat. A...
2024-11-0832 min
Sky News DailyUSA ‘24: Trump vs The WorldIt's back to the White House for Donald Trump in January after a decisive election victory. Less clear, however, are the global implications of Trump's return to office. Sky's US correspondent James Matthews presents this episode of the Sky News Daily from Palm Beach in Florida to explore what Trump's historic victory could mean for the rest of the world. With conflicts ongoing in the Middle East and Ukraine, Trump's agenda for US foreign policy is perhaps more significant than ever. International Affairs Editor Dominic Waghorn and US Correspondent Mark Ston...
2024-11-0724 min
Sky News DailyUSA ‘24: Trump 2.0Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and has become only the second president in history to win on non-consecutive terms. US correspondent James Matthews presents this edition of the podcast from West Palm Beach in Florida where the Republican candidate addressed thousands of his supporters. James is joined by his US colleague Martha Kelner, who has followed Kamala Harris’s campaign all night in Washington. With Trump staging one of the biggest political comebacks ever, James and Martha look at the strengths and weaknesses of both campaigns and how the US will move on from such a divi...
2024-11-0616 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: What to look out for tonightOn the final day of campaigning, our US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner are with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on their final stops, both in Pennsylvania, and Mark Stone prepares for election night in Washington, DC. With last-minute pitches in battleground states and a whirlwind of rallies, the candidates push their final messages - Harris leaning on unity and star power, while Trump doubles down on his base, painting the opposition as a threat to America's future. James, Martha, and Mark suggest what to look out for as the night unfolds, including the pinch points...
2024-11-0529 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Why some Latino voters want stronger bordersAmerica goes to the polls tomorrow, and from Arizona's deserts to Michigan's college campuses, our team of correspondents in the US James Matthews, Yousra Elbagir, and Shingi Mararike speak to different voter groups just days from the big decision. In Arizona, Shingi meets Latino voters split on Trump and Harris, where a booming economy clashes with tough border stances Meanwhile, Yousra explores Michigan's youth vote, where students wrestle with issues from Gaza to economic woes. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont
2024-11-0428 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Do Harris’ hopes come down to female voters?With just two days until election day, join our US correspondents on the road. Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss how the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, could influence the result. Stone attends one of Musk’s million-dollar-a-day giveaways which have become embroiled in a court case. They’re also joined by former US correspondent Cordelia Lynch in Georgia, to ask whether this has become a gender election – with Kamala Harris leading significantly among female voters and Donald Trump holding the same advantage among male voters. Plus, Martha Kelner reports from Washington DC’s women’s march...
2024-11-0336 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Political division and the economyWith three days until election day, both sides are throwing everything behind winning over those last few undecided voters in swing states. Pennsylvania is one of the bigger prizes - Kamala Harris is scheduled to do five events in that state on Monday alone. Sky News international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn is also there, speaking to one Republican couple with opposite views on Donald Trump. And US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss how important the economy will be when it comes to deciding who to vote for on Tuesday. Producer: Rosie Gillott ...
2024-11-0226 min
Sky News DailyUSA ‘24: How Trump and Harris are using the final daysWith just four days until polling day, join our US correspondents on the road as they examine the closing arguments from each campaign. James Matthews takes listeners inside Donald Trump’s Maddison Square Graden rally and finds out if controversial jokes by a support act could jeopardise his chances with Hispanic voters - a key demographic in vital swing states. And Martha Kelner heads to Kamala Harris’s rally on the Ellipse, in Washington DC - the same spot President Trump rallied before supporters stormed the Capitol on 6 January - to see if her message of unity is landing...
2024-11-0131 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Trump at Madison Square Garden: Rally or reckoning?Donald Trump’s decision to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Manhattan, nine days before US voters go to the polls has been compared to the 1939 pro-Nazi German American Bund. Is this a fair comparison? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey explores the significance of the rally, the political climate surrounding it, and the polarising reactions it has generated. He’s joined by US correspondent James Matthews, who was at the rally, and Chris Wilson, a former research director for the Ted Cruz for President campaign and founder of WPA...
2024-10-2822 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Why Arab-American voters are swinging behind TrumpWith just 11 days to go until the US election, Sky's dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what voters in key swing states make of the choice for president. Mark Stone is in Michigan, where Arab-American voters are a key demographic seemingly swinging towards Trump. Some in the community feel abandoned by the Democrats because of their approach to Gaza, and as the consequence of a gradual leftward creep by the party away from socially conservative values. And what happens when you have a candidate who fought to overturn the result of the last...
2024-10-2530 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: Can Kamala win the black male vote?It's just 17 days to go until the US election, and Sky News' team of correspondents have been reporting on the campaign trail across the country. This week, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone are joined by one of the most recognisable faces on American television, NBC's pollster Steve Kornacki. They discuss the swing states to watch and if it's really true that a few hundred thousand voters will decide who becomes the next president. Plus, Kamala Harris has been trying to nail down a group of voters once considered a core part of the Democratic base...
2024-10-1838 min
Sky News DailyUSA '24: A storm of misinformation as early voting beginsIt's less than a month to go until the US election, and Sky News' team of US correspondents have been reporting on the campaign trail across the country. Martha Kelner is in the swing state of Arizona, where early voting is under way. Abortion is a key issue here, and as well as their presidential vote, Arizonans have the option to vote on whether to enshrine the right to choose abortion in the state constitution. With the full force of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, James Matthews and Mark Stone are in the west of the state, with J...
2024-10-1129 min
Sky News DailyMilton: The hurricane scientists were dreadingHurricane Milton has torn through Florida bringing 100mph winds, flooding and storm surges with it. Several people have lost their lives, and more than three million homes and businesses have been left without power. On today’s Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our US correspondent James Matthews from the heart of the storm in Tampa, Florida, about the scale of the damage so far. He’s also joined in the studio by science and technology editor Tom Clarke to explore why this part of the US is so susceptible to hurricanes, and why scientists were so worried about this sto...
2024-10-1017 min
Sky News DailyWhat's gone on with the Tory leadership contest?On Tuesday afternoon, James Cleverly got the most votes from Tory MPs in the party’s leadership contest. One day later and the next round of voting went a different way. Cleverly failed to make the final two. Party members will now choose between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick in a clear indication that the party will shift towards the right in the months after its election defeat. So, what happened with Wednesday’s vote, and who will the Tory membership be most attracted to as they decide the party's new leader? Niall Paterson and our p...
2024-10-0919 min
Sky News DailyThe Tory final four: Could any of them be PM in 2029?Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Tom Tugendhat are contenders to become the next Conservative Party leader. With infighting already playing out among the candidates, and outgoing leader Rishi Sunak calling for party unity, can whoever is successfully chosen last until, and even win, the next general election in 2029? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is at the Tory party conference in Birmingham, and with political editor Beth Rigby, they discuss the leadership hopefuls' campaigns, and the mood among members for their chances against Labour. Plus, Niall catches up with Conserv...
2024-10-0127 min
Sky News DailyUSA 2024: Who's to blame for political violence?With seven weeks to go until the US goes to the polls, Sky’s dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what citizens in key swing states make of the choice for president. This week they focus on the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Mark Stone travels to Florida where the foiled attack took place, James Matthews has been finding out more on the would-be assassin in his home town of Greensboro, North Carolina. Plus, Martha Kelner attended a Trump townhall in Flint Michigan to hear him speak for the first tim...
2024-09-2031 min
Sky News Daily"They're eating the dogs! They're eating the cats! " It's the 2024 US Election campaignWith eight weeks before the US goes to the polls, Sky’s dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what citizens in key swing states make of the choice for president. This week, James Matthews has been to Bucks County in Pennsylvania to see what voters in that crucial state made of the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.Meanwhile, Mark Stone has been investigating claims Mr Trump made at that debate that immigrants in Ohio are eating people's cats and dogs. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont
2024-09-1325 min
Sky News DailyHarris-Trump Debate: Who came out on top?Vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have gone head to head for the first time. In a fiery 90 minutes, Ms Harris attacked the former president over his criminal convictions and the size of the crowds at his rallies, while Mr Trump doubled down on claims the Democrats had damaged the US economy. Mark Austin is joined by US correspondent James Matthews from the floor of the debate hall for this episode of the Daily to go through the key moments from the debate, and look at the impact a surprise entry from pop mega-star Tay...
2024-09-1115 min
Delighted MotherhoodShould Christians be Patriotic? Political Engagement in an Angry Age | James NelsonAre Patriotism and Christianity Compatible? Is it okay to say "I'm proud to be an American?" How about politics? What does it look like to engage advocacy and activism as Christians?The presidential election in the United States is in full swing and it's an interesting election for sure. But as Christians, we must be careful to rightly order our allegiance and our passions without being cynical. Listen in for a conversation with James Nelson (J.D. Harvard Law 2016) about how to care for the good of our country, government, and neighbors while keeping our u...
2024-08-1339 min
Sky News DailyJD Vance: Who is Trump's running mate?Donald Trump has announced Ohio senator, JD Vance, who once compared him to Hitler, as his running mate for November's US election.But who really is the 39-year-old former venture capitalist and now potential future vice president? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's US correspondent James Matthews, plus Josh Glancy, editor of The News Review, who interviewed Vance in 2017. Plus, Niall also speaks to Sky's security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about what implications politics across the pond will have on UK defence, which is undergoing a major review.
2024-07-1623 min
Sky News DailyTrump, Biden and a divided StatesPresident Joe Biden has stressed the need for divided Americans to come together as he addressed the nation, after Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt. As former President Trump heads to the Republican National Convention to receive the party's nomination for the upcoming election, will he seek to 'lower the temperature' or capitalise on the polarisation of the nation? On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to explore how realistic President Biden’s calls for unity are during this heated election campaign. Plus, Dr James Cooper, associate professo...
2024-07-1519 min
Sky News DailyHow the Trump assassination attempt changes the US electionSaima Mohsin presents this extra episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. She's joined by US correspondent James Matthews and International Affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the FBI investigation, what it means for security at future rallies and this week's Republican National Convention. They also discuss how it changes the rest of an already bitter and divisive presidential election campaign. For more analysis click here: https://news.sky.com/story/us-politics-is-laced-with-malevolence-and-division-it-needs-a-reset-13177684 Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Paul Stanworth
2024-07-1424 min
Sky News DailyWill Biden fight on?US President Joe Biden has admitted he "screwed up" in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on until the US election in November. Donald Trump has told reporters Mr Biden is quitting, while prominent Democrat figures, including Barack Obama, say the current president has their full support. On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to assess the likelihood of President Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, and what it would mean for the Democratic Party - and the future of America - if he did...
2024-07-0417 min
Sky News DailySouth African elections: Why Nelson Mandela's party could lose its dominanceIt's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa. But as voters head to the polls, the party is on the verge of losing dominance, after coming under fire over corruption, high levels of crime and economic woes. Even in the birthplace of the late human rights fighter, communities are suffering from poverty, hunger and no running water. On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin speaks to Sky’s Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir about the decline of Mandela’s legacy, the party’s decreasing popularity and what happens if they lose...
2024-05-2920 min
Sky News DailyBrianna Ghey's murderers: Should children who kill be named?The names of two teenagers who murdered 16-year-old schoolgirl Brianna Ghey have been revealed for the first time just hours before they were sentenced. Sixteen-year-olds Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, who were both 15 at the time of the attack in Warrington, Cheshire, last February, were told they will spend a minimum of 22 and 20 years in prison respectively. Under-18s are not usually named in the UK criminal justice system for welfare reasons but judges can make exceptions if they think it is in the public interest. This case has reignited the debate over whether...
2024-02-0220 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingDoubling Down with Oren NeriaOn this episode of The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing, I speak with Oren Neria, a real estate investor and principal of MY BK Investments. We discuss the competitive landscape for brokerage in neighborhoods around Manhattan and the success of targeting smaller, more efficient areas like Northern Manhattan and submarkets in Brooklyn. We also delve into Neria's experience in acquisitions and how he uses rejection as an opportunity to grow. With an eye on Brooklyn and smaller value add deals, Neria believes there are discounts to be had with a bullish outlook on the market. We a...
2023-06-2047 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingThe Importance of Due Diligence in Closing A Real Estate DealIn this episode of The Insider's Edge to Real Estate Investing, Jeremiah Shamess and James Nelson discusses the importance of having a strong team when it comes to real estate investing and talks about finding trusted professionals to save time and money. James shares insights on financing options for real estate projects, equity distribution, and the different asset classes, such as multifamily, retail, office, and development, including their pros and cons. We also cover the importance of due diligence, building a great investor base, and finding off-market deals. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the real estate...
2023-06-0646 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingThe Power of Relationships: Building A Successful Real Estate TeamIn this episode, we delve into the world of real estate and the importance of having the right team. Jeremiah Shamess and James discuss the importance of building trusted relationships with specialists, finding capital relationships, cultivating an investor base, evaluating properties, and finding great opportunities in the real estate market. James emphasizes the importance of finding a partner to raise capital and create credibility for investors. He provides tips on property evaluations and finding great opportunities off the market. Lastly, James shares insights on financing options, specializing in asset classes and understanding the associated risks and trade-offs. H...
2023-06-0245 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingMy interview w. Rod SantomassimoThis is what Rod had to say.. "On this episode of the Massimo Show Rod sits down with one of the CRE top producers in North America, James Nelson. Now an author as well as being a speaker, investor, amazing broker and long time Massimo member, James is Principal and head of Tri-State Investments at Avison Young. With the launch of James' new book, The Insiders Edge to Real Estate Investing, Rod opens by asking why brokers don't also invest in commercial real estate? Does he see that as a conflict or should they be...
2023-02-2126 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingA Tribute To Jim Kinsey With Rod KritsbergWe've made it to our 100th episode! For this momentous show, I welcome a close friend and industry legend, Rod Kritsberg, Managing Partner at KPG funds. This show is special in that Rod and I are paying tribute to the late Jim Kinsey, a close friend and colleague that unexpectedly passed away earlier this year. Rod and I talk about the impact that Jim had on all of us, lessons he taught us, and stories we will never forget. Rod also gives us an inside look at his new firm, KPG Funds, in which they are shaking up the...
2021-11-0947 min
There Will Be CrossbowsThere Will Be Crossbows LIVE from the Living RoomWow, our first live show in 8 years! We booked the fanciest venue available to us, James's living room, and performed in front of an enraptured audience consisting of three of our family members! It doesn't get grander than that, folks. To top it off, we bring back the legendary "TrivProv" format as a throwback to the historic Bonner Springs improv scene circa 2008. Don't miss this once in a lifetime event!
2021-08-1420 min
There Will Be CrossbowsJiggleIt's Jiggle Time! In what is probably the least stable episode yet, James and John riff on the many uses of the word "jiggle" in a free-form improv set. A young man is put to the test of adulthood by his cruel father, the dance callback for CATS goes awry, and some dumb criminals attempt a simple breaking and entering job. You'll be jiggling with laughter at this silly show (or possibly, you're having an allergic reaction to the improv and we should probably take you to the hospital).
2021-05-2332 min
The Middle PodcastJames 5 & KoinoniaPastor John Accetturo led us this weekend from James 5 to Acts 2 while talking about our active participation and contribution in the life of the church. Such a great journey and we'll look at the word "koinonia" as we explore the teachings that John had for us this Sunday. Hope you enjoy this broadcast and it is useful in your walk with Jesus. Thank you for listening.
2021-05-1311 minThe Middle PodcastProverbs of JamesEver get the feeling as you work through James that it is reads much like the Proverbs of the Old Testament? Well, if you have, you are on to something. As we've seen over the past few weeks, James is offering practical application of Jesus's teachings. Similarly, Proverbs is offering practical application of how an image of God conducts their life. The similarities are really fun to explore and that's what we'll do this Middle of the week. Thank yo for listening.
2021-05-0612 minThe Middle PodcastMore Context on JamesJames makes it easy to find the context, but that doesn't always solve my issues with James. It should, but often times, it doesn't. Some walls kinda go up because it's not what I want to hear and it's easy to fall into a Clint Black line from 1992, "I've heard me tell myself these things before". The fix? Let James tell me what he's telling me. Hope you enjoy the show.
2021-04-2912 minThe Middle PodcastAnd now, the Rest of James's StoryBuilding off what we covered over the weekend which was the last half of James 2, the Middle Podcast goes backwards in time to see what the apostle covered before he asked "can that kind of faith save anyone" and "faith without works is dead". In the beginning, James addressed favoritism. Hope you enjoy the show and thank you for listening.
2021-04-2212 minThere Will Be CrossbowsNoteHas one word ever yielded so many possibilities? Yeah, probably. But this week's theme is "note", so that's what you get. An over-expressive actor gets kicked out of the high school musical and gets creative revenge, a student gives her friend a very considerate rejection to a love letter, John practices being a good Christian woman, and James sings Nickelback. Enjoy the episode, and write all your favorite parts down somewhere before you forget!
2021-04-0330 minThere Will Be CrossbowsBratwurstIf you want the wurst German accents you've ever heard, then this week's podcast is for you! James and John have differing opinions on sausages, little Hans gets breakfast brats from his Mutter, and Grandpa dies from (you guessed it) eating too much bratwurst. It's a very subtle episode.
2021-03-2929 minThere Will Be CrossbowsBratwurstIf you want the wurst German accents you've ever heard, then this week's podcast is for you! James and John have differing opinions on sausages, little Hans gets breakfast brats from his Mutter, and Grandpa dies from (you guessed it) eating too much bratwurst. It's a very subtle episode.
2021-03-2829 minThere Will Be CrossbowsMutationOh, God! This was supposed to be a gardening podcast, but it got exposed to radioactive waste and now it's turned into IMPROV COMEDY! AAAAGH! Listen in horror as James and John weigh in on useless superpowers, St. Peter takes it easy at the pearly gates, and a poor two-headed child is tormented by face-licking. Quick, listen, before this thing grows out of control!
Check out the full video episode on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwBI2tPApkwK6l-JqQvnAg
2021-02-2730 minThere Will Be CrossbowsJuiceThe theme is "Juice", so whether you're a sugar junkie, a regular junkie who just loves improv, or a literal lump of sugar who has come to life and wants to experience human entertainment, this one is for you! James and John hash out their vastly different juice preferences, a parent accidentally gives her child an adult beverage, a secret agent mucks it up once again, and lots more. Ignore your dietician and join us for a good wheeze of the juice!
(For a full video version of the podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/4VgXglQ70Z8)
2021-02-2028 minThere Will Be CrossbowsOffice ChairsHold on to your seats, 'cause it's an entire episode on "Office Chairs"! Look, we know, office chairs are possibly the single most overused source of comedic material, but for good reason: they're hilarious! A chair? In an office? Bwahahaha!!! Anyway, we think we have a really unique spin on this one, so give it a shot. James unknowingly assimilates into his brand new high-end gaming chair, the pope adjusts to his new job, and a whole staff of employees reaches nirvana. Sit down, adjust your height with that little plastic lever, and enjoy!
2021-01-2032 minThere Will Be CrossbowsMilquetoastIn the most boring episode of anything ever recorded, it's "Milquetoast". This episode is so bland and uninspired that you're bound to fall asleep within the first three minutes. You'll sleep through James and John talking about bread (yawn), an unusual take on a classic "Our Town" scene (god that play is boring), and a song about a boring person with a boring time machine. Save the money on your subscription to Calm, cause this one will knock you out faster than a drunk baby in a boxing match. The drunk baby is the one that gets knocked out...
2021-01-1329 minThere Will Be CrossbowsBarnyardWe're kicking off the new year with a new episode, and this week's theme is "Barnyard"! Put on your overalls and round up the hogs, 'cause we got a long day ahead of us. James details his failed barnyard-themed wedding proposals, Old MacDonald and Young MacDonald are confronted with generational divide, and the ugly duckling adeptly handles being bullied. With an oink-oink there and a neigh-neigh there, you can listen to this episode anywhere!
2021-01-0629 minThere Will Be CrossbowsFrogsRibbit! The slimy green ones get their day in the sun (frog doctor's note: direct sunlight is not recommended for frog health) in this week's "Frogs" episode. James is visited by three magical frogs in the middle of the night, John turns several bad drivers into amphibians, and a couple of drunk drivers get pulled over by a cop who asks a lot of questions. Don't let this one hop away before you can catch it!
2020-12-1630 minThere Will Be CrossbowsFireGet ready to burn the house down, cause this episode is gonna be (multiple fire emojis)! This week the theme is "Fire", and it's raging out of control. James and John discuss employment woes, a pair of troll besties bond over eating human besties, and Johnny Cash has an unfortunate appointment with his doctor. Don't play with "Fire" unless you want to get burned!
2020-11-1831 minThere Will Be CrossbowsBrainsThis week's podcast is "Brains", and it's chock-full of the sophisticated, intellectual humor that you've come to expect from There Will Be Crossbows, especially if you've never listened to the show and have no reason to know better. James and John start to question their own intelligence, a fed up Smurf is at his wits end with the village, and a prospective poetry grad student gets put on the spot for an audition. Make the big brain move and have a listen!
2020-11-1128 minThere Will Be CrossbowsFluffyAww, this one is just TOO CUTE! The theme is "fluffy", and you'll want to rock the phone gently in your hands while closing your eyes and smiling like some sort of weirdo in a stock photo to get the full effect. John and James reflect on their own mortality while ignoring the growing threat of John's menacing uncle, Chuck. A pair of pricey English bulldogs get an entire story arc. A boy raises an alligator snapping turtle as an unconventional pet. We all could use a little more fluff in our lives, so have a listen!
2020-11-0430 minThere Will Be CrossbowsSandFrom the sweeping dunes of the desert to the luxury of tropical beaches, no natural element on Earth is more breathtaking or evocative than sand. I mean, besides fire. And wind. Plus cliffs and lakes. Shoot, now I'm actually thinking of a lot of natural elements that are way more breathtaking and evocative than sand. Oh well, too late to pull the episode now, right? This weeks James pitches a questionable new product, a bunch of school-children get to take home bongs from a field trip, and John reviews the classic film "The Sand". Get swept away in the...
2020-10-2830 minThere Will Be CrossbowsSpidersIf you're scared of the creepy crawlies, this episode is going to be a tough one for you, cause it's all about "Spiders"! James deals with a tough critter taking over his bathroom, a home sale is jeopardized by what lurks in the basement, we get to know the man behind the mask in an exclusive interview with Spiderman. We'll turn you from Arachnophobe to Arachnophile in thirty minutes or your money back!
2020-10-1431 minThere Will Be CrossbowsHealthyThe theme is "Healthy", and your doctor recommended you listen to it twice per day until you're better. James tries out a sketchy new exercise routine, John fails to get high snorting kale powder, and a young kid suspects his doctor is trying to kill him. Ditch the jog today and listen to There Will Be Crossbows instead! Featuring special guest Mairin Hartt.
2020-09-1629 minThere Will Be CrossbowsVelvetThis week we're spoiling you with our finest, most elegant episode of all: experience "Velvet" and all its decadent smoothness in a brand new, custom-made, luxurious episode. John tests out his new persona, a king picks out the perfect wedding attire, and James tries very hard not to start his own church but it happens anyway. Indulge in "Velvet". You deserve it.
2020-09-0929 minThere Will Be CrossbowsArtificialIt may be "Artificial", but it's almost as good as a real podcast! This synthetic aural experience will satisfy your basic comedy needs for a whole week or your money back. James tests out a simulation of himself to get out of doing the podcast, John reviews a fake crocodile head, computers annihilate the humans, and a man's face transplant is carefully negotiated. If you're someone who runs around saying, "Fake it 'til you make it!" in every situation regardless of whether or not you're even talking to anyone, you'll love this episode!
2020-09-0228 minThere Will Be CrossbowsHookAll aboard, mateys! The theme is "Hook", and we're taking the bait. James and John deliberate swapping identities, a sea shanty gets a little too rowdy, and the captain of the Titanic shows true leadership. Have a listen, and if you're not HOOKED, then we just don't know how to please you anymore.
2020-08-1928 minThere Will Be CrossbowsCourtI hope you didn't forget your jury summons, cause you got "Court" this week! James helps John navigate some legal trouble, a prosecution falls apart when it's too silly to argue against, and Colonel Mustard confronts Mr. Boddy with the revolver in the study. Get your affidavit in order, 'cause you're about to LAUGH-a-davit. I'm sorry, that was terrible. Please don't sue us.
2020-08-1228 minThere Will Be CrossbowsFreezeWowza, it's HOT this summer! What say we all cool down with a nice "Freeze" theme, huh? John and James say all sorts of unmentionable things about walruses, two new protesters try out their leafblowers, and a rapper from the 90's gets a fitting tribute. This episode may be cold, but your BRAIN is about to get MELTED.
2020-08-0528 minThere Will Be CrossbowsDisarrayWatch out -- this one gets messy. All order will be unraveled. The theme is "Disarray", and James and John struggle stay on one topic for even a minute. A mean coworker gets his comeuppance, a dangerous new roller coaster is unveiled, and the zapping gun gets musically busted out to right humanity's wrongs. Sponsored by Messy Bessy, the indoor pooping cow. Let the chaos engulf you, and have a listen to this week's episode!
2020-07-2928 min
The Middle PodcastEpisode 19 with Adam Z NelsonThe Middle Podcast continues our summer "theme" of bearing witness to Jesus in a conversation with Adam Nelson. Adam is a college senior and a worship leader at Summit Church in Spokane, WA. This week he joins me outdoors while visiting Chelan Falls, WA.
2020-07-2427 minThere Will Be CrossbowsQuadrantThe theme is Quadrant, and we've split the podcast into four different sections: the good part, the funny part, the awkward part, and the part where a live moose breaks through the window while John is recording and gores him with his antlers. We hope you love all four! John didn't. He's in the hospital now. In this episode, James and John discuss their upcoming journey to Mars and come up with a new brewery concept, a pair of grumpy grandparents rant about their family, and we sing a sexy song about the magic three words that we want...
2020-07-1530 minThere Will Be CrossbowsLivingThe theme is "Living", and you'll be LIVING for it! Man, the more you type that word the weirder it looks. Living. Living. Yeah, looks really weird now. Huh. James and John tackle some heavy hypothetical question about death and the existential threat of polar bears, a father figures out what to do with his daughter's dead cat, a reanimated monstrosity sings its woes, and an army of clones turns out to be somewhat underwhelming. If you want to feel more ALIVE than you ever have before, give us a listen!
2020-07-0826 minThere Will Be CrossbowsPilotThis week's theme is "Pilot", and James and John buckle up for a lofty episode. John possibly commits a hijacking, Amelia Earhart meets some new friends after crashing her plane, a racist Nascar driver gets taken to task, and lots more. The engines are in full throttle for this one, so hop in the cockpit for a listen! Sponsored by INSANITY FUEL energy drink and the upcoming feature film THE 22ND PILOT, both of which definitely exist.
2020-06-2429 minThere Will Be CrossbowsWinnerJames and John ring in Episode 50 in a suitably ridiculous fashion with a power half-hour of nonsense. A city council meeting goes wild, a tourist looks to win big in Las Vegas, a high school bully is confronted, and James and John both give each other a trophy, which is funnier than it sounds. The theme is Winner, and if you miss it, you're a Loser. That's right, I said it. I'm going to get fired as the TWBC intern for writing that, but it's a sword I'll gladly fall on.
2020-06-1731 minThere Will Be CrossbowsCommitteeThe theme is "Committee", and we had to wade through some red tape to make sure that we submitted this one by the inspection deadline. James and John pick a dream board of directors for the podcast, a lonely geek tries his hand at speed dating, a brave soul finally comes to the defense of a maligned former president, and we hear from our sponsors: Congress Simulator 2020 and Disposable Neckties. Listen to this episode quickly, before the bureaucrats make us take it down!
2020-06-1028 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingThe City and State Budgets & The Future of Property Taxes WebinarFor this week's episode, I thought it'd be important to share with everyone my latest webinar which covered the New York City and State Budgets, as well as the Future of Property Taxes. This webinar included three fantastic panelists consisting of Andrew Rein of the Citizens Budget Commission, Ari Shalam of RWN Real Estate Partners and Martha Stark, the former Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Finance. This webinar was extremely informative and relevant to what is going on in the city today. Please enjoy and if you'd like to hear the full Q&A portion at the end that...
2020-06-0957 minThere Will Be CrossbowsWhisperSsh... we've had a slew of noise complaints recently, so this week's episode is "Whisper", and we'd really appreciate it if you kept it down, okay? This week, John and James tend to a slumber party gone wrong, aliens that only react to noise, a tragic story of young love in the library, and the whole time they stay quiet as mice. Have a listen with your volume turned all the way down for maximum effect.
2020-06-0326 minThere Will Be CrossbowsDeterminationThe theme is "determination", and we are going to see this through to the end! James and John weigh the ethical implications of flesh-eating Ewoks, a disgruntled employee endures a swarm of angry elderly customers, and a superhero hits the snooze button for just ten more minutes. Guest featuring: Connor Morehouse and Neema Worthington.
2020-05-2028 minThere Will Be CrossbowsPapyrusThis week go WAY back in history to unpack the theme "Papyrus". With the highest body count of any episode yet, James and John navigate the brutal ancient world as they figure out how to build a pyramid. Meanwhile, an escape room turns into a bloody massacre and an Egyptian-Gods-Only party is ruined when Hephaestus decides to crash. Many interns died to bring you this episode. Special guest: Tim Burns.
Music credits:
Nervous by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4118-nervous
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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2020-05-1330 minThere Will Be CrossbowsHeartThe theme is "Heart", and it's all about love, loss, blood, and guts, or some combination of those four things. James and John discuss the darker side of Captain Planet, survive an audition room from hell, and review various anatomical stuffed toys from Amazon. Featuring special guest Charlotte Elfenbaum.
2020-05-0631 minThere Will Be CrossbowsMetaphorJames and John get metaphorical as they tackle the meaning of life, send mechs into battle, and give a meaningful tribute to a particular deep-sea creature. Featuring special guest Lauren Oxner.
2020-04-2928 minThere Will Be CrossbowsWeddingThis week on TWBC, John and James unpack the theme "Wedding" with a slew of marital-themed scenes, a revelatory interview with an "actual" wedding planner, and a song which tackles the question we've all been thinking: why can't I marry my dog? Say yes to this episode!
2020-04-1526 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingHow The PPP Benefits Real Estate With James CapalinoFor this week's episode, I am featuring a live webinar that I hosted with James Capalino of Capalino+Company in which we discussed the PPP and how it benefits real estate. Please tune in to this timely episode as we discussed a wide variety of topics on how to best come out of this Coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-141h 03There Will Be CrossbowsMedievalJohn and James go back in time for the episode theme "Medieval". We review the latest suit of armor, send a king to the executioner, and defend our castle from Matt Besser. Brought to you by our totally real sponsors, Winnifred's Bewitching Elixers and M'Lady's Garters.
2020-04-0823 minThere Will Be CrossbowsComebackCrossbows is back after 6 years off the airwaves - John and James reunite to reboot their long-distance improvised podcast.
2020-03-3122 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingThe Art of Commercial Real Estate Investing with Author Doug Marshall ContinuedIn this week's episode, we continue our fantastic conversation with Doug Marshall, author of "Mastering the Art of Commercial Real Estate Investing." The discussion further unravels as James and Doug discuss the professionals needed in order to close a real estate transaction, how there may be a conflict for some brokers who want to invest in property themselves and the different levels of investors and what each one entails. Doug also explains a very important point that is detailed in his book about how successful investors need the right vision before buying any type of property. After the interview, we...
2019-11-2658 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingBuilding Passive Income. An Interview with Doug Marshall.This week's episode features Doug Marshall, author of "Mastering the Art of Commercial Real Estate Investing." Tune in to hear Doug discuss how writing blog posts every other week 12 years ago turned into a complete book about how to invest in Commercial Real Estate. He discusses with James the seven advantages he believes investing in real estate bring, as well as why real estate is the best form of passive income you can generate. Learn how Doug handles the properties he has an ownership in, the joy of receiving a monthly check and the benefits of passive income and commercial...
2019-11-1953 minThe Insider's Edge To Real Estate InvestingLeading By Example with MaryAnne GilmartinIn this episode James Nelson sits down with a leader in the commercial real estate industry. MaryAnne Gilmartin is Chief Executive Officer of L&L MAG, a New York-based real estate development company she founded with David Levinson and Robert Lapidus. Prior to founding L&L MAG, MaryAnne served as President & CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, where she oversaw a period of game-changing ground-up development, including Barclays Center, New York by Gehry, and the Tata Innovation Center at Cornell Tech. After the interview there is also a Q&A with NYU Professor and CIO Derek Eakin. This is the...
2019-11-0558 min
American LegendsEpisode 12 – Not Worth The Paper It’s Written OnIn this episode, we discuss John Jay's return to New York. His negotiations with Diego de Gardoqui, and how the ramifications of the treaty served as the trigger for The Spanish Conspiracy. For more information on the podcast, follow us on Facebook @AmericanLegends, on Twitter @jk_nelson, and on Instagram @jamesknelson.
2019-09-0200 minAmerican LegendsEpisode 11 – GnadenhüttenOn Today's episode, we discuss one of the most shameful, and forgotten, acts in American History, the Gnadenhütten Massacre. Join us for the lengthy discussion. As always, follow us on Facebook @AmericanLegends, on Twitter @jk_nelson, and on Instagram @jamesknelson.
2019-08-1900 minAmerican LegendsEpisode 10 – It’s Treason ThenIn this episode, James discusses how the Cherokee and Chickamauga react to the creation of the State of Franklin. We also take a wider look at the frontier as a whole, to see what developments lay in the Old Northwest. Follow me on Twitter @jk_nelson, or follow me on our facebook page @americanlegends.
2019-01-2700 minAmerican LegendsEpisode 9 – A Seceding We Will GoOn this week's episode, your host James Nelson takes you through the creation of the Lost State of Franklin. Follow me on Twitter @jk_nelson, or follow me on our facebook page @americanlegends.
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2018-12-2904 min2018-12-2900 min2018-12-2810 min2018-12-2707 min2018-12-2504 minAmerican LegendsEpisode 4 – A Cherokee HistoryThis week James takes a look at the Cherokee Nation, their history, and their origins. He also examines their relationships to early American settlers and dives into the Anglo-Cherokee War, a subset war within the French and Indian War. This is the first episode in the State of Franklin cycle.
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