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Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #35: The powerful psychology behind bidding strategiesIn Episode #35 of the Tea & Mortgage Podcast, we’re revealing the deeply powerful psychology behind bidding strategies when buying a second-hand home.If you’ve ever wondered why some offers get accepted instantly while others struggle, this episode breaks down the human side of home buying: how sellers think, what influences their decisions, and how you can position yourself as the most compelling buyer without overspending or stressing yourself out.John Coleman of JC Mortgages relies on his 20 years of experience and thousands of transactions to document:☕ Bidding psychology: Why logic rarely...
2025-11-1914 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage 34 – The biggest mortgage and home buying mistakes! 😳 🚫 🏚️ 💶In this episode, John Coleman, one of Ireland’s most experienced mortgage brokers, covers the most common mistakes he sees people making when it comes to getting a mortgage or buying a property.From not being mortgage-ready early enough to not understanding what the banks want to see on your statements, relying on bad advice, or falling victim to bidding wars unnecessarily, John covers it all here.He’ll help you understand what the banks really look for, how to avoid delays and disappointments, and how to put yourself in the best position to get appr...
2025-10-2725 min
Faith Driven InvestorEpisode 208 - How Faith Investors Are Backing Hollywood's Next Wave | John ColemanJoin host Justin Forman as he sits down with John Coleman, a leading investor in faith-driven entertainment, on the set of The Chosen to explore the explosive growth happening in faith and family content. This conversation reveals how Christians are reclaiming their place as culture-shapers through strategic capital deployment in Hollywood.Key Topics: • The shift from philanthropic "passion projects" to commercially viable platform-based investing in entertainment • How Wonder Project raised $100 million from faith-driven investors to unlock hundreds of millions more from Amazon and Sony • Why investing in platforms (not individual projects) creates sustainable cultural impact • The business infrastr...
2025-10-2042 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanThe Tea and Mortgage Podcast #33 – The difference between first-time buyers and second-time buyers.In this episode of the Tea & Mortgage Podcast, Irish mortgage broker John Coleman goes in-depth about the difference between first-time buyers and second-time buyers. The discussion includes these topics and questions:1. What defines a first-time buyer?2. What defines a second-time buyer?3. The differences in terms of financials: a. First-time buyer - availability of grants, first-time buyer grant, first home scheme, etc.... b. Second-time buyer - possibly equity from previous home, possible increased buying power, accumulated savings, improved credit scores, and increased income4. Loan terms - a seco...
2025-09-1732 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage #32: A live demo of the JC Mortgages Mortgage CalculatorIn this episode #32 of the Tea & Mortgage Podcast, mortgage broker John Coleman walks you through a live demo of the JC Mortgages Mortgage Repayment Calculator, helping you understand exactly what your monthly repayments could look like.John features both calculators for Mortgage Repayments and How Much Can I Borrow For a Mortgage in Ireland? on his website.What You'll Learn:How to input property value, borrowing amount, loan term, age, and gross salary to get your repayment estimateWhy the figure shown is an estimate, and how the actual interest rate y...
2025-08-1216 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman🎙️ The Tea & Mortgage Podcast #31 – Help to Buy Scheme Explained🎙️ The Tea & Mortgage Podcast #31 – Help to Buy Scheme ExplainedHosted by John Coleman | JC MortgagesThinking about buying your first home in Ireland? 🏠 You need to know about the Help to Buy Scheme—a government incentive designed to give first-time buyers a financial boost toward their deposit.In this episode, John breaks down everything you need to know about the Help to Buy (HTB) scheme—from what it is, how it works, and how to apply, to who qualifies and when to get started.☕ Questions we answer in this episode...
2025-07-1022 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage episode #30 – All about Ireland’s First Home SchemeIt’s the Tea and Mortgage Podcast episode number 3-0, and today host John Coleman talks about Ireland’s beloved (but often misunderstood) First Home Scheme.In this episode filled with valuable information, John will answer these common questions:1. What is the first home scheme?2. How can someone apply for first home scheme?3. How does the first home scheme work?4. How to find first home scheme houses.5. How long does first home scheme approval take?6. How does the first home scheme differ from the help to buy scheme?7. Which banks offe...
2025-06-1219 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #29: The state of Artificial Intelligence in the mortgage industry.Welcome to the Tea and Mortgage podcast, episode #29!In this episode, host and mortgage broker John Coleman talks about the state of Artificial Intelligence in the mortgage industry and his own personal business, along with co-host Norm Schriever.Part of their regular check-in and discussion about AI a couple times per year, this episode brings some interesting insights, advancements, and opinions about machine learning in mortgage.Those include how AI helps John’s process to review paperwork, save time and ensure a smoother transaction, and benefit the client.We al...
2025-05-0927 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #28 - New Tracker Mortgages?!, The Big Short, & Michael Jackson the musical.It’s episode #28 of the Tea & Mortgage podcast with Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker, John Coleman!In this episode, John and American co-host Norm Schriever go in-depth on the new Flex Mortgage offering from Avant Money.Dare we say this is a “Tracker Mortgage,” but it’s not the same type of tracker loan that go so many banks in trouble during the worldwide financial reshuffling of 2008. Those tracker mortgages definitely come with bad memories and negative connotations, but this new & improved tracker mortgage – the Flex Mortgage by Avant – is not the same animal.Instead, y...
2025-04-1724 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #27: Bridging Loans in IrelandIn this episode, we focus in on a somewhat rare and seldom used mortgage tool, bridging loans.For those who aren’t aware, bridging loans are short-term financing solutions designed to provide immediate funds to home buyers or sellers, typically to bridge the gap between the purchase of a new property and the sale of an existing one. They are commonly used in scenarios such as buying a new home before selling the current one, purchasing properties at auctions, or financing property renovations.They constituted a small portion of total mortgages in times past but af...
2025-03-1917 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #26: Celebrating 200 Google reviews (and 5 stars!)Welcome, everyone to the Tea and Mortgage podcast episode #26! We hope you enjoy these little chats and get some value out of them.Speaking of which, today we’re going to talk about a recent significant milestone for JC Mortgages, as we just received out 200th Google review!Not to pay ourselves on the back (pat, pat), but most remarkable is that John Coleman and the entire team at JC Mortgages has an average 5-star rating on Google even after 200 reviews!So, today we’ll talk about that milestone, why it’s truly a test...
2025-02-1426 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #25: John Coleman’s predictions for 2025!Welcome to the Tea and Mortgage podcast episode 25…kicking off the new year in 2025! (We promise you we didn’t plan that coincidence.)As is now the annual tradition, in this episode, mortgage broker John Coleman gives his predictions for the coming year.So, what will 2025 hold according to John’s crystal ball?Find out by listening as he gives prognostications on mortgage rates, home prices, buyer demand, tennis and other sport happenings, and more.He even skillfully dodges predictions about his love life and home décor trends in 2025!Thank...
2025-01-0122 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #24: Recapping the predictions John made for 2024.Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market. In this episode, John Coleman.Since we’re in December and rolling towards the end of 2024 and the start of 2025, John and co-host Norm Schriever are going to recap the predictions he made this time last year for 2024.John’s prognostications for 2024 included:• Interest rates• Property prices in Dublin• People moving to other parts of Ireland or the outskirt...
2024-12-1019 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #23: Most common mortgage and home buying mistakesTea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode, John Coleman talks about most common mortgage and home buying mistakes.After 20+ years in business helping people obtain a mortgage and buy homes, John Coleman has a whole lot of experience and has helped countless thousands of people along the way. So, in this podcast, he will share the most common mistakes that he sees people mak...
2024-11-1422 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #22: The state of AI in the mortgage business in 2024, and big things to come!In this podcast, mortgage broker John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever talk about the state of Artificial Intelligence in the mortgage business in 2024, following up on their AI-in-mortgage episode a year earlier.John and Norm talk about advancements, putting the use of AI in perspective, and how it’s a valuable tool – but not at all an omniscient solution that is replacing human interaction.In fact, AI done properly just smooths out inefficiencies and delays, allowing more time to spend 1-on-1 with clients for better customer service and the human touch.John also reve...
2024-10-0835 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #21: Tennis in New York, Coldplay, and invaluable bidding strategies for Irish homebuyersJust coming back from his recent whirlwind trip to New York City, John talks about taking in US Open tennis matches and seeing his idol, Novak Djokovic.John then covers his quick return to Ireland to see the iconic band, Coldplay in concert. Back to business, in this podcast, we also talk about invaluable strategies for bidding on a property in Ireland. If you’re currently looking at homes in Ireland or just starting the process, it’s crucial that you understand the bidding process.Armed with these tactics gleaned from 21+ years in the m...
2024-09-1120 min
The Truth DisciplesEpisode 47 - The Committee of 300 by Dr John Coleman. A Presentation Of The Shadow Government Who Really Rule The World.Welcome back everyone. To accompany my upcoming interview with renowned author and researcher Gary Wayne for Episode 48 next week where we will be covering the group known as ‘The Committee of 300’ or sometimes ‘The Olympians’. I wanted to share this amazing presentation by Dr John Coleman who is sadly no longer with us that took place in the 1990s. He wrote an in-depth book on the subject first published in 1992 named ‘Conspirator’s Hierarchy The story Of The Committee of 300’ where he details The Club of Rome, The Black Nobility and other dark groups that are controlled by the elitist, eugen...
2024-08-241h 57Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #20: John Foley of LifeSize PlansIn our 20th episode of the humble little Tea & Mortgage podcast, we have a special guest joining us: John Foley of LifeSize Plans. John walks us through the amazing and unique services his firm, LifeSize Plans, provides.From their website:Bring your plans and future project to a real life-size experience before you put $1 on construction.With the use of state of the art integrated projection technology we are able to show your complete project – including upper and lower floors, external landscaped areas, common areas, renders, and more at a ‘...
2024-08-0925 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #19: Protecting your finances & future with One Plan insurance.In this episode, John Coleman talks about protecting your finances & future with One Plan insurance.You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but life sometimes hands us challenges, setbacks, and even unexpected emergencies.Don’t risk all that you and your family have today – One Plan insurance can help protect you, get you through the hard times unscathed, and help achieve peace of mind.One PlanUnlike many other brokers, we have a strong relationship with Irish Life, who offer their unique life insurance protection plan, One Plan P...
2024-07-0825 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #18: ECB cuts interest rates – but when will Ireland’s banks follow?!Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode, Irish mortgage broker John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever talk about the recent decision by the European Central Bank to cut interest rates by a quarter point. For those who aren’t aware, the European Central Bank cut its key interest rate to 3.75 percent from 4 percent on June 6, the first time it has cut rates since 2019. The E...
2024-06-1015 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #17: Brazilian community in Ireland with Suya, embassy report, and Churrasco & Mortgage podcast? Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market. In this Tea & Mortgage podcast episode #17, host John Coleman and co-host have the pleasure of welcoming on a special guest, Suya Sausmikat!Making her second appearance on the podcast, Suya, talks about the Brazilian community here in Ireland. Of course, Suya is native to Brazil and only came to Ireland about nine years ago. Like many Brazilians, she came just to lear...
2024-05-0628 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #16: John in the Sunday Independent & why go to a mortgage broker instead of directly to the bank.Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #16, John Coleman of JC Mortgages and co-host Norm Schriever talk about a few important topics and news when it comes to obtaining a mortgage and buying a property in Ireland. · It may not be news exactly, but John was recently featured in the Sunday Independent newspaper. Check out his article! · Why should a home buyer go to a mortgage b...
2024-04-0820 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #15: Answering your top questions about mortgage and buying a property in Ireland.Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #15, John goes through some of the top questions about obtaining a mortgage and buying a property in Ireland.We utilized Artificial Intelligence to get a list of the top questions you’re querying around the terms “Mortgage Ireland” and “Home buying Ireland.” The great AI tool answerthepublic.com (we’re not sponsored but would love to be!) came up with a list...
2024-03-1129 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #14: Property and mortgage market recap, Las Vegas to see U2, and visiting New York.Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market. And in this podcast episode, John and co-host Norm Schriever do just that. John covers the state of the property market in Ireland in early 2024, as well as what he’s seeing for interest rates and the mortgage outlook.Additionally, John talks about his recent trip all the way to Las Vegas, Nevada where he watched U2. John had some interesting take...
2024-02-1412 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #13: What Americans should expect when buying a property in Ireland! 🇺🇸 ✈️🇮🇪🏡Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.Every year, thousands of American move to Ireland, many of them transferred by their company, ready to retire, or just in pursuit of a more enjoyable life here.A good number of them end up looking to buy a home and settle down.But they’re often faced with questions, confusion, and outright frustration when it comes to the buyi...
2024-01-2241 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumKanban Series: How to manage discovery and delivery work on a Kanban boardThis week, we delve into the key elements of a Kanban board, such as workflow definitions, cycle time, throughput, work item age, and Work-In-Progress (WIP). We break down the types of work—discovery, development, and delivery—and discuss the critical time horizons: discovering the "next best thing," developing with evidence, delivering customer-ready products, and reflecting on past releases.
Dive into the importance of avoiding backward movement on the Kanban board and explore the use of swim lanes to facilitate flexible workflow. Discover the benefits of separating discovery work items from development work items and the...
2024-01-1609 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumKanban Series: Classes of ServiceWhat are the different classes of service? Should you have classes of service? What are some other options? What does the Kanban Guide say about Classes of Service?
Tune in to this week's episode of Agility Island to find out.
Access the Kanban Guide in OVER 10 languages here: https://kanbanguides.org/english/
About John Coleman:
John Coleman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/
John Coleman's website: https://orderlydisruption.com/
Looking to get your Scrum/Agility training? Check out my courses at: https://orderlydisruption.com/collections/courses
Thank you for l...
2024-01-0908 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #12: John Coleman recaps his predictions for 2023 and makes some bold new ones for 2024!Well, my friends, 2024 is upon us, and that means my humble little Tea & Mortgage podcast has been alive and well for a full year now. Through these twelve episodes, we’ve shared a lot of knowledge for homebuyers and those looking for a mortgage in Ireland, talked a lot of business and the economy, and had more than a little bit of fun!So I truly appreciate each and every one of you listening, commenting, and sharing the podcast, and I promise even more great episodes and help for homebuyers in 2024.Speaking of whi...
2023-12-1526 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #11: Selling your property in Dublin with Paul TobinIn this episode #11, we have a nice chat with Paul Tobin, founder and owner of Paul Tobin Estate Agents Ltd here in Dublin.Established in 2006, Paul’s firm is not about chasing high volumes of clients and property listings, but a boutique practice offering professional bespoke services to property owners.In our podcast chat, Paul gives some invaluable tips to buyers who are just walking into a property, reveals why energy rating is so important, and pulls back the curtain on the bidding process.And if you’re looking to sell your property in D...
2023-11-0633 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #10: A chat with buyers agent & coach, Breffnie O'KellyIt’s our 10th episode of the Tea & Mortgage podcast, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all of your listens, views, shares, and support.And today to celebrate, we have a very special guest, Breffnie O’Kelly.Breffnie O’Kelly is an estate agent who specializes in “helping busy people find property,” and she’s very good at what she does, as you’ll hear on this podcast.Breffnie is a licensed property advisor based in Dublin and understands how stressful it can be when you want to find the right property to buy...
2023-10-1636 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumWhat is a "Funnel" in Kanban?You may have heard of funnels in Kanban - but what exactly are they? How do they work? How do they change the way we work?
Check out my definition of workflow video: https://youtu.be/rmaE7ipr2p0?si=bi6-tRGjJ0OVZTR5
Access the Kanban Guide in OVER 10 language here: https://kanbanguides.org/english/
About John Coleman:
John Coleman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/
John Coleman's website: https://orderlydisruption.com/
Looking to get your Scrum/Agility training? Check out my courses at: https://orderly...
2023-09-1901 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #9: Linda Phillips talks insurance and mortgage protection.In this episode #9, we have the pleasure of chatting with Linda Phillips, who handles the insurance and mortgage protection division of JC Mortgages.With over 30 years working in the industry, Linda has invaluable knowledge and experience guiding clients not only through the protection they need to obtain their mortgage, but the insurance and financial planning aspect that’s so necessary.With more than 1 in 3 Irish citizens diagnosed with a serious illness in their lifetime, being properly insured to cover your income in case of sickness, death, or accidents is something that no family should be wi...
2023-09-1825 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumThe definition of workflowWorkflows? How are they defined? What policies should you try on your kanban board?
Access the Kanban Guide FREE here in over 10 languages: https://kanbanguides.org/
About John Coleman:
John Coleman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/
John Coleman's website: https://orderlydisruption.com/
Looking to get your Scrum/Agility training? Check out my courses at: https://orderlydisruption.com/collections/courses
Thank you for listening.
#scrum #agile #workflow #kanban
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2023-08-3009 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumSizing: the Do's and Don'ts#agile #scrum #productowner
What are some of the things you should TRY and some things you should AVOID when sizing? Try these tips to take your product backlog to the next level!
Articles mentioned in this episode:
Monte Carlo Probabilistic Forecasting: https://medium.com/agileinsider/is-release-planning-done-in-scrum-managing-stakeholder-expectations-forecasting-c0064371ee64
The product owner, product leader, product manager and the Scrum accountabilities: https://medium.com/agileinsider/the-product-owner-product-leader-product-manager-and-the-scrum-accountabilities-f9716f78c70d
About John Coleman:
John Coleman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/
John Coleman's website: https://orderlydisruption.com/
Looking to get your Scrum/Agility training? Check out my courses at: https://orderlydisruption.com/collecti...
2023-08-2501 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #8: How Artificial Intelligence is already changing the mortgage industry.In this episode, mortgage broker John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever dive into the world of AI, especially how it will (very soon) change the mortgage business.Things are moving lightning fast in the AI world with huge advances even month-to-month, and already, ChatGPT seems antiquated. But John has long been interested in the potential uses of machine learning and automation to improve his systems, quicken his mortgage processing timelines, and enhance the client’s experience. In fact, John started his passion project of exploring the uses of AI in his business during Covi...
2023-08-1631 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumTom Gilb on eliciting what stakeholders need & solving customer problems, opportunities and threats, the principles of success planning & impact estimation tablesTom Gilb joins me on this week's episode of the Agility Island podcast to discuss what stakeholders need and how to solve solve customer problems, opportunities and threats?
On the agenda:
1. How can we, as practitioners, be better at eliciting what stakeholders really need, who the right stakeholders are, and how can we solve customer problems, opportunities, and threats?
2. Tom’s Background
3. Review and quality control of requirements
4. Definition of ready
5. Definitions of success and failure and examples
6. Value objectives
7. The principles of success planning and definition: De...
2023-07-2853 minTea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #7: A chat with Solicitor Mark O'DonnellTea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #7, we interview a special guest, Solicitor Mark O'Donnell of O'Donnell Murray LLP. For those of you who are buying your first property, or foreigners who have expatriated to Ireland and now look to purchase a home, you may have questions about the solicitor’s role in the transaction. Well, all of those questions will be answered here i...
2023-07-1836 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumProduct Management Series: Product Owner vs Product Manager vs Product Leader and the Scrum accountabilitiesWitness the power of collaboration as these roles/accountabilities harmoniously converge to create a winning formula. Explore how Product Owners, Product Leaders, and Product Managers align their efforts, leveraging their unique perspectives and skill sets to drive product success. Learn about their interplay in agile environments and how they contribute to creating customer-centric, market-leading products.
Get ready to elevate your product management skills and propel your career to new heights!
About John Coleman:
John Coleman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/
John Coleman's website: https://orderlydisruption.com/
Lo...
2023-07-1709 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #6: Your roadmap to obtaining a mortgage and buying a home in Ireland.Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #6, John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever go over the roadmap to obtaining a mortgage and buying a home in Ireland.John Coleman has created this detailed roadmap over the course of helping countless thousands of buyers and clients, and perfected it to give you the very best chance of having your mortgage approved – and getting the house of your...
2023-06-0535 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea and Mortgage Podcast #5: Special guest Suya talks about Brazilians buying property in Ireland! 🇧🇷🇮🇪Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #5, JC Mortgages and co-host Norm Schriever are honoured to talk with special guest Suya of JC Mortgage about Brazilians buying property in Ireland. Suya moved from her native Brazil to Ireland eight years ago, and since then has worked in the mortgage industry, helping hundreds of other Brazilians live their dream by buying a home in Ireland.We get to as...
2023-05-0325 min
Agility Island - for practitioners & coaches in Product Management, Lean, Agile & ScrumProduct Management Series: What is the difference between product management and scrum?Scrum:
1. The accountabilities in Scrum
2. Product owner
3. The role of developers in Scrum
Product management:
1. Design Lead
2. Tech Lead
3. Product Manager
Is there any overlap? Some.
About John Coleman:
John Coleman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncolemanagilitychef/
John Coleman's website: https://orderlydisruption.com/
Looking to get your Scrum/Agility training? Check out my courses at: https://orderlydisruption.com/collections/courses
Thank you for listening.
#scrum #agile #productmanagement
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2023-04-1304 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #4: The most Googled queries about buying property in Ireland, getting your bank accounts in order, and the game of squash!Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #4, John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever cover:1.A recap of John’s monthly property and mortgage market recap2.5 of the most Googled search queries about buying a home in Ireland3.Bank transfers and getting your bank accounts in order before your mortgage4.What John loves so much about the game of squash!For thos...
2023-04-1217 minTea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #3: Mortgage & property recap, Irish rugby, and can foreigners really own real estate in Ireland?Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman, Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #3, John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever cover:1.A Recap of your February mortgage & property market recap (yes, a recap of a recap)2.Welcome to March – and let’s talk about St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.3.Giving Ireland’s rugby team their flowers.4.Can foreigners really own real estate in Ireland? (And what they...
2023-03-0322 minTea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #2: Celebrating Novak Djokovic, wings at the Elephant and Castle, and your roadmap to buying property in Ireland.Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market. In this episode #2, John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever cover: · John Coleman offers a few quick impressions on the current property market, as well as some advice on whether buyers should look in Dublin or elsewhere in Ireland. · An update on the mortgage market, including the difference between what the banks have announced and what the reality may be. ·...
2023-02-0327 min
Tea & Mortgage w/ John ColemanTea & Mortgage Podcast #1: Recapping 2022 & what Ireland’s property & mortgage market will look like in 2023#1: Recapping 2022 and what Ireland’s property and mortgage market will look like in 2023Tea & Mortgage w/ John Coleman Ireland’s favourite mortgage broker would like to sit down with you to share a cup of tea and chat about the state of the mortgage and property market.In this episode #1, John Coleman and co-host Norm Schriever cover:•Why they started this podcast.•How would John recap the 2022 property market in Ireland?•What property buyers can do to get ready for 2023.•John shares some resources that will help home buyers.•What he sees for property prices and mortgages in 2023.•The story about why he is NOT t...
2023-01-2031 min
Faith Driven InvestorEpisode 106 - Crafting Your Purpose with John ColemanJohn Coleman is Managing Partner of Sovereign’s Capital. He is also a frequent writer and public speaker, with a recurring series of articles at Forbes and HBR. John previously published two books. His third book, “The HBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose”, was published in January of 2022. John is going to be co-hosting the Faith Driven Investor Podcast. Before he does, we wanted to sit down with him and talk more about what it takes to craft your purpose.
2022-04-1841 min
Sustainable Xagility™ - board & executive c-suite agility for the organization's direction of travelJohn Coleman of Orderly Disruption meets Pia-Maria Thoren of Agile PeopleXagility™ is a podcast series for the curious c-suite.
In this Xagility™ podcast episode, John Coleman of Orderly Disruption meets Pia-Maria Thorén of Agile People to review the book "Agile People".
John and Pia-Maria discuss metaphorical gardening, invitation over imposition, motivation, inspiration, agile leadership, agile management, and a beautiful poem by Dr. Leandro Herrero.
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2021-07-2005 min
Sustainable Xagility™ - board & executive c-suite agility for the organization's direction of travelRobert Kinnerfelt chats with John Coleman about Holacracy and Sociocracy (Teaser)Ever wondered what the terms "Holacracy" and "Sociocracy" mean in the context of agile? How do we define and implement them? What is their effect?
Well wonder no more, Robert Kinnerfelt joins this week's Xagility™ episode to provide you all the answers. Alongside the host, John Coleman, both speakers dive in the ins and outs of Holacracy and Sociocracy and how they impact organisations.
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2021-06-2903 min
Sustainable Xagility™ - board & executive c-suite agility for the organization's direction of travelDiscussing "Agendashift ™" with Mike BurrowsMike Burrows, author of the uber successful "Agendashift™" joins John Coleman on this week's episode of the Xagility™ podcast.
Mike and John discuss the underlying rationale of "Agendashift™" as well as recalling Mike's book writing process.
The discussion then shifts to the contributions "Agendashift™" has made to the world of Agile and the success it has received since its publishing. This discussion exists against the background of what the agile world looked like before the arrival of "Agendashift™" as both hosts highlight the significant changes and improvements this book has achieved in the bigger holistic framework of...
2021-05-0452 min
Sustainable Xagility™ - board & executive c-suite agility for the organization's direction of travelJohn Coleman of Orderly Disruption meets Pia-Maria Thorén of Agile PeopleXagility™ is a podcast series for the curious c-suite.
In this Xagility™ podcast episode, John Coleman of Orderly Disruption meets Pia-Maria Thorén of Agile People to review the book "Agile People".
John and Pia-Maria discuss metaphorical gardening, invitation over imposition, motivation, inspiration, agile leadership, agile management, and a beautiful poem by Dr. Leandro Herrero.
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2021-03-1855 min
Christian History & IdeasChristian History & Ideas: Gnosticism and Woke Culture (show 12)In this episode Nirmal Dass and John Coleman continue discussing ancient Antioch and Gnosticism, while eventually merging into contemporary.
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2020-12-2556 minChristian History & IdeasChristian History & Ideas: Jerusalem's Post-Apostolic History (#14)In this episode of CH&I Dr. Nirmal Dass and John Coleman continue their talk of Jerusalem in the Early Church. In today's feature they discuss the later history of the See of Jerusalem.
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2020-12-2547 minChristian History & IdeasChristian History & Ideas: Ancient Antioch (show 11)In this recording Nirmal Dass and John Coleman talk about ancient Antioch in Christian history.
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2020-12-2549 minChristian History & IdeasChristian History & Ideas: St. Alexander of Alexandria and Arius (show 10)In this recording Dr. Nirmal Dass and John Coleman talk about St. Alexander of Alexandria and Arius.
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2020-12-251h 07Christian History & IdeasChristian History & Ideas: Origen and Alexandria (show 9)In this recording Dr. Nirmal Dass and John Coleman talk about Origen the theologian and the importance of Alexandria in the Second Century.
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2020-12-2552 minChristian History & IdeasChristian History & Idea: 19th Century Jesus-Is-Myth Idea, 2:2 (show 8)In this episode Nirmal Dass and John Coleman develop last episode's themes, focusing on the specific 19th Century theory of Jesus being a mix of various Middle Eastern deities.
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2020-12-241h 04
CelebratingAct2Develop Your Wine Palate- Start Here!Food and Travel writer, John Mariani talks with Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman about the idea of developing a more sophisticated palate to increase you enjoyment of wine. Despite his extensive knowledge of wine, the author simplifies the process of finding wine you love and offers an easy way to get started educating your palate. Debunking some of the more specialized analytical procedures used by wine professionals, Mariani makes the process accessible to anyone who simply wants to enjoy wine.
2020-05-2319 minCelebratingAct2NYC - Best Food City In the World!As a professional Food and Travel writer, who is also a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2, John Mariani has logged millions of miles reporting on the best restaurants and cuisine in hundreds of cities around the world. But as a native New Yorker, he recognizes that NYC hosts not only a cornucopia of haute cuisine, it also offers an incredible number of restaurants at every level. He discusses the variety and quality of the food available in his home port with two fellow NYC Natives, Art Kirsch and john Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™. Mariani shares fascinating details and explains wh...
2020-05-2321 minCelebratingAct2Anticipating Your 'Magic Age'Ever look at a future birthday either anticipating dred or joy? We all probably have felt at one time or another that some particular age would have a magic effect--good or bad. Was it turning 30? or 60? or maybe much younger.... What is it in most humans that makes us do that? And does it matter? Of course Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and john Coleman turn to Bill Jordan, the creator of the Embrace The Boom Movement for some help. You'll love his guidance!
2020-05-2309 minCelebratingAct2This Just in: Bad NEWS...Why does it seem all the news is BAD news? Does only negativity reign? Bill Jordan of Embrace The Boom, shares perspective and a few important facts with Art Kirsch and John Coleman of Celebrating Act 2™. Join this trio of seniors as they chop up the 'news' media and have fun doing it! You'll enjoy it and learn something about us as news-consumers as well!
2020-05-2311 minCelebratingAct2Embrace The Boom is GROWING!Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman congratulate Bill Jordan on the continuing growth of his movement to EMBRACE THE BOOM: baby boomers appreciating their life and their age and making the most of it. Bill shares his philosophy and explains just why the millions of Baby Boomers are enjoying life --and joining his movement!
2020-05-2310 minCelebratingAct2Old Guy UniformsWhat is it about men of a certain age? Ever notice how many have facial hair? ...or wear Hawaiian shirts? Maybe there's an official uniform for old guys nobody knows about. Bill Jordan, of Embrace the Boom is of a certain age and he chats with Celebrating Act 2™'s founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, both of whom wear the same uniform --even if unintentionally! It's a fun look at what we have in common--and what we don't! Let us know what your uniform is --and maybe answer the question: Do women of a certain age have an unofficial un...
2020-05-2315 minCelebratingAct2Hollywood LOVES Hollywood!Some people think Hollywood is reticent about telling stories of Hollywood. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco destroys that myth for Celebrating Act 2™'s co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman and proceeds to point out a number of classic films about Hollywood and filmmaking! It's a fun walk through a little recognized and much overlooked genre. Got your favorite feature film on Hollywood? Let us Know!
2020-05-2310 minCelebratingAct2Hollywood's Famous Side-KicksNext to every hero in the movies it seems there's a great character we love and laugh at...the classic Hollywood Side-Kick. Whether it's a saddle tramp in a classic western or a rookie cop in a detective movie, we've learned to love some of filmdom's great character actors. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco joins Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman in a fun discussion...from an important dramatic device, to historic prototypes, to memorable actors, you'll get a KICK out of their look at Side-Kicks. Bet you have some of your favorites too...let us know!
2020-05-2308 minCelebratingAct2Will Movie Theaters Survive COVID-19?As fans of film and the movie theater experience, Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman talk with Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco, about the problems facing the exhibition wing of the entertainment industry due to Covid-19 restrictions.There's plenty of insider insights from 3 guys who know the industry as well as conjecture from these same 3 who are also fans of the movie experience. what will Hollywood --and your local movie-going experience--look like after the Virus? Let us know what you think!
2020-05-2314 minCelebratingAct2Lemonade - Covid-19 Update #7In this episode of the Founders' VLOG, well into the second month of choose 1 [quarantine; shelter-in-place; physical distancing; hey buddy where's your mask] the co-founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch & John Coleman discuss what they've been up to. As it turns out, lots. Join us and celebrate YOUR act 2!
2020-05-2313 minCelebratingAct2The Future of Restaurants After COVID-19While we all wonder what the 'New Normal' will look like after the COVID-19 Crisis ends, many have predicted the end of the small restaurant business as we have known it. Food Critic and Travel Writer John Mariani has observed and commented on the industry for 40 years. He's also a student of history and as such he informs Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman that restaurants are one of humanity's most basic form of entertainment. His recounting of both the history of restaurants and the recovery after numerous historical disasters is fascinating and informative. Watch and see if...
2020-05-2320 minCelebratingAct2Facts On Male Menopause from Dr Liz MDThe founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, turn to contributing medical expert, Dr Liz Lyster MD for the facts on what many consider to be only a myth: MALE MENOPAUSE! Dr Liz sets the record straight and explains about natural hormone production in the body as well as hormone replacement therapy. This is an important video for both men and women who are adults of any age. Be sure to give us your feedback at info@celebratingAct2.com and please subscribe to our channel!
2020-05-2309 minCelebratingAct2Re COVID-19: Dr Liz MD on Testing and StatisticsOur Celebrating Act 2™ medical expert, Dr Liz MD, answers questions from founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman to clear us some confusion about the importance of testing and the various types of testing for the COVID-19 virus. Dr Liz, who has a virtual practice and sees clients from all over the country, also talks about the statistics we get from the news each day and how to interpret them. If you want some straight talk from a medical professional about the corona virus and our current situation this is the video for you.
2020-05-2314 minCelebratingAct2How to Read A Wine LabelLike John Coleman, co-founder of Celebrating Act 2™, many of us wine drinkers may know what we like but don't know how to navigate the information on the label of better wines--especially foreign wines. We often fly blind in choosing a new wine. Food and Travel critic, John Mariani, the editor of The Virtual Gourmet newsletter and a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2, takes the time to walk us through some of the details on labels of finer wines. He separates the important information from the advertising and hype.If you've ever looked at a bottle of wine and wondered: wh...
2020-05-2324 minCelebratingAct2Menu Collection Reflects History & CultureFood and Travel writer John Mariani has been collecting menus from great restaurants he has reviewed for over 40 years. He's donated this historic collection to benefit culinary students and chefs of the future. Besides being works of art they are cultural landmarks and historical records of great gastronomy of the late 20th century. John shows a few rare menus from his collection as he discusses with Art Kirsch and John Coleman how different menus are today and how the change reflects changes in our society.
2020-05-2323 minCelebratingAct2Meet Sarah Surritt Our Expert on PetsAdded to Celebrating Act 2™'s list of regular contributors is vivacious Sarah Surritt of Get Pawsitive dog training. Founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce the expert who will report on all things in the world of pets for the channel's senior viewers. Sarah's qualifications as a certified dog trainer are not the only thing she brings--she talks about training cats, chickens, goats, horses, pigs and more! Her methods are to use only positive reinforcement so your pet will bond with you rather than act out of fear.
2020-05-2312 minCelebratingAct2Masks, Models & More - Covid-19 Update #5Art Kirsch and John Coleman, the instigators behind Celebrating Act 2™ discuss the current state of the Covid-19 quarantine with a nod to human creativity and looking forward to a return to normalcy.
2020-05-2315 minCelebratingAct2Starting My Act 2: Brian SurrittCelebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, interview a 51 year old just entering his Act 2: the '2nd Half of His Life.' Brian Surritt talks about friends and peers of the Sandwich Generation for whom dealing with aging parents and children still 10 years away from college is a real conflict. Brian also shares his perspective on the current pandemic and stay-in-place orders--how it is affecting family and business. Overall a fun and interesting perspective on life from a representative of the Sandwich Generation.
2020-05-2319 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco on Hollywood RoyaltyRecalling a recent conversation with Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco about movie star Kirk Douglas and his equally accomplished son, Michael Douglas, Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman raise the subject of nepotism in films and the trio start comparing famous parents with their children who also became movie stars. You'll enjoy this exercise in trivia and be able to add to the Manny names these boys come up with spontaneously--going back to Lon Chaney Jr, more recently Kate Hudson and a pantheon in between.
2020-05-2310 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco on The Singing Cowboys of YesteryearJohn Coleman and Art Kirsch, of Celebrating Act 2™ probe Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco about the short-lived trend of Singing Cowboys in film and TV. While Roy Rogers and Gene Autry are most famous because they transitioned to TV many other great names are discussed including Tex Ritter, Monte Hale and Eddie Dean. Their musical ability, songwriting skills and place in the history of music are talked about and John waxes poetic about Herb Jeffries, the 'Bronze Buckaroo' who was the hero in numerous 'Race Film' westerns made for black audiences and almost unknown to whites of the 40's and 50's...
2020-05-2310 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco on Kirk Douglas and Anti-HeroesThe passing of Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas in 2019 brought the discussion between Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco and the founders of Celebrating Act 2™, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, to the issue of his persona ...Manny points out that Kirk Douglas was one of many Anti-Hero types at the start of his career. It's a lively session that covers many films and eras as well as a number of stars such as Robert Mitchum and Burt Lancaster.
2020-05-2310 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco: Movies for The Hunkered DownWith everyone stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco shares his formula for avoiding cabin fever--he's writing a new book! Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, convince Manny to share some great titles related to hunkering down, isolation and claustrophobia including "the Room" and "Key Largo" among others. As an Epilogue, Manny mentions how Film Festivals are going virtual and suggests 'watch parties' for film lovers. It's a fun conversation...add your favorite films!
2020-05-2312 minCelebratingAct2Hunkered Down - COVID-19 Update #4Our two intrepid founders join virtually to once again compare notes on the progress of the country's fight against COVID-19. Art Kirsch and John Coleman of CelebratingAct2™ share their stories of family interaction on the internet and assess the situation for the rest of the country. Generally they are upbeat and adapting well. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
2020-05-2213 minCelebratingAct2Starting A Business In RetirementWhether you retire by choice, get downsized, fired or other, many people find they need some extra money after they have left their full-time job. Starting your own business is very common among seniors, whether it's to build a second career or just to supplement their income. Embrace The Boom's Bill Jordan shares his experience after leaving a 40 year broadcasting career. You'll not only enjoy his story but get some good advice on turning your skills into a business--and what not to do! Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, also offer some interesting perspective.
2020-05-2115 minCelebratingAct2Money Fears & Retirement IncomeBill Jordan, John Coleman and Art Kirsch discuss the common fear among seniors: running out of money in retirement. They share different philosophies of handling their investments as well as information and opinion about Social Security and when to begin taking benefits. It's a wide ranging discussion which includes IRA and Roth IRA. They may not have all the answers but you'll get some useful ideas from the three. As always Bill Jordan exhorts to love life and embrace the boom--and celebrate your Act 2™!
2020-05-2119 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco: Movies for The Hunkered DownWith everyone stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic Hollywood Historian, Manny Pacheco shares his formula for avoiding cabin fever--he's writing a new book! Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, convince Manny to share some great titles related to hunkering down, isolation and claustrophobia including "the Room" and "Key Largo" among others. As an Epilogue, Manny mentions how Film Festivals are going virtual and suggests 'watch parties' for film lovers. It's a fun conversation...add your favorite films!
2020-05-2112 minCelebratingAct2Hooray for Social Media!Quintessential Baby-Boomer, Bill Jordan, shares with Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman how social media is a blessing in this time of self-imposed quarantine against the COVID-19 corona virus. There's some good advice and fun banter about how we can make a bad situation better...as well as Bill's always supportive positive attitude.
2020-05-2108 minCelebratingAct2DrLizMD Nutritional Supplements for Optimum HealthDr Liz MD, one of Celebrating Act 2™'s regular expert contributors, discusses maximizing our overall health with the use of supplements. Co-Founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman differ in their approach to vitamins and supplements but Dr Liz explains which supplements she recommends to her patients and why. Being a physician, she can formulate her own supplements for very specific purposes. This is an interesting and informative video well worth your time.
2020-05-2012 minCelebratingAct2Re COVID-19 Practice Positivity Not AnxietyContributing expert, Dr Liz MD tells Celebrating Act 2™ that while we need to protect ourselves from the Corona Virus we can't let ourselves have an extreme reaction to the fear it can engender. Anxiety is actually related to stress, she explains to Celebrating Act 2™'s Art Kirsch and John Coleman. And anxiety and fear can effect our immune system, possibly making us more at risk for the virus. Dr Liz also has some great advice on how to deal with the fear and unknown of this new pandemic. This is a must see. for anyone who is concerned with thei...
2020-05-2011 minCelebratingAct2Re COVID-19, What are 'Underlying Health Issues'?To clear up any misunderstandings about the Corona Virus, and so we can each better assess our individual risk for COVID-19, Dr Liz Lyster, MD explains to Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman just what is meant by "Underlying Health Issues," often referred to in warnings about the Corona Virus. Dr.Liz points out that we are all able to assess our individual risk --above and beyond being in the high-risk "over 60" population-- because no one knows better how our general health is and what health challenges we are currently dealing with. This is an important video fo...
2020-05-2011 minCelebratingAct2How Are We All Doing ? COVID-19 Update #3CelebratingAct2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman take the temperature of the over 50 set regarding our self-imposed quarantine. They have stories about seniors (and others) expanding their online communications as well as a report from regular contributor, Food & Travel expert John Mariani about conditions in Westchester County -- only a few miles from the quarantined city of New Rochelle, NY. You'll enjoy the variety of ways we are all adapting to the isolation and dealing with the Corona Virus crisis.
2020-05-2022 minCelebratingAct2Seafood Myths - True Or False?It seems there's more myths surrounding seafood than any other cuisine! Which are true and should be heeded and which are just old myths--and where did they come from, anyway? Celebrating Act 2™'s contributing Food and Travel expert, John Mariani, publisher of the popular weekly newsletter, Virtual Gourmet debunks some and explains others. Its a fun, fascinating quiz as Celebrating's co-founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman learn some important and little-known facts about seafood! This may change the way you eat!
2020-05-1814 minCelebratingAct2Get Great Wines at Great Prices, NOW!Celebrating Act 2™'s Food & Travel contributor, John Mariani, author of the popular weekly newsletter the Virtual Gourmet, explains why the world is experiencing a GLUT of wine. The conversation with founders Art Kirsch and John Coleman includes some history, some business and good advice. Some of the great wines of the world are included in this industry-wide fire sale! What a great time to explore and educate your palate!
2020-05-1816 minCelebratingAct2Travel in the Age of COVID-19What will we do when travel restrictions imposed because of COVID-19 pandemic are relaxed? John Mariani, noted Food and Travel writer and publisher of the popular weekly newsletter, VIrtual Gourmet, is a regular contributor to Celebrating Act 2™ (the website for everyone over 50.) In this video he chats with Celebrating's Art Kirsch and John Coleman to discuss how the virus restrictions have effected our lives (relative to food and travel) but also looks forward to offer reasonable ideas on how to enjoy traveling again once things loosen up!
2020-05-1812 minCelebratingAct2Meet Food & Travel Writer, John Mariani of Virtual GourmetCelebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman introduce us to regular Contributor, John Mariani, world traveler, columnist and author ( over 12 books) who publishes the weekly newsletter Virtual Gourmet. they discuss Mariani's philosophy toward reporting on food and travel as well as the joys of his job. along the way of this interesting conversation are lots of insights for the consumer.
2020-05-1819 minCelebratingAct2Humor & Common Sense - COVID-19 Update #2Our two High-Risk seniors share their health status and personal outlook after the first few weeks of COVID-19 lockdown. Celebrating Act 2™ co-founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman are encouraged by a lot of the humor found online and discuss how they are reacting to 'social distancing.' Naturally the two have plenty of opinions about the situation. Add your opinion by emailing them at info@celebratingAct2.com
2020-05-1717 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco on Hollywood's Irish MafiaForgotten Hollywood's Manny Pacheco tells little known stories about the large number of Irish working in Hollywood films, including John Wayne and director John Ford. Of course Celebrating Act 2™ founder John Coleman does his bad Irish accent to the delight of his business partner, Art Kirsch. It's all kicked off by a discussion of John Ford's "The Quiet Man" featuring Wayne and Maureen O'Hara and covers all the great Irish-American character actors from Barry Fitzgerald to Victor McLaughlin.
2020-05-1712 minCelebratingAct2Manny Pacheco on Classic Film FestivalsWith national protocols in place for the Corona Virus COVID-19, many large events--including film festivals -- have been cancelled. Manny Pacheco laments with Celebrating Act 2™ founders, Art Kirsch and John Coleman, that there will not be a TCM Classic Film Fest this year. It's grown to be a large Hollywood celebration. They discuss other film festivals such as Cinecon and the Essanay Museum which was founded by "Bronco Billy" Anderson and employed most of the great silent film stars including, Ben Turpin, Charlie Chaplin and more.
2020-05-1711 minCelebratingAct2Hollywood History: Films on Contagion, Fear & MoreFilm goers love to be scared by disaster and horror flicks among other genres. Celebrating Act 2™ founders Art Kirsch and john Coleman talk with Forgotten Hollywood's Manny Pacheco about how Hollywood filmmakers have reacted to real contagion and how the industry has used fear of the unknown --from the flu to the atomic bomb-- as the basis for a large number of films, dating back to the 1930's.
2020-05-1709 minCelebratingAct2Oh, NO ... It's A Resolution!Why do we feel the need to make New Year's Resolutions? And who actually keeps to them? Bill Jordan, creator of the inspirational "15 Practices," discusses the pros & cons with John Coleman and Art Kirsch of Celebrating Act 2™. There's fun and self reflection as well as a little good advice on making positive changes in our life!
2020-05-1708 minCelebratingAct2Two Baby Boomers Share Their Reaction To The Corona VirusThe Corona Virus, COVID-19, took the world by surprise and the US reacted with public health protocols that seemed to many draconian. Were they? Or were they a proactive reaction to a major pandemic? Art Kirsch and John Coleman, founders of Celebrating Act 2™ and members of the high at-risk Baby Boomer Generation, share their reaction to this unique situation and discuss what they are doing to mitigate the spread of the virus. What are you doing/not doing? share with Art and John by email at info@celebratingAct2.com
2020-05-1715 minCelebratingAct2Art & John Discuss Their Milford Zornes DocumentaryArt Kirsch & John Coleman discuss their documentary about California Scene painter Milford Zornes who painted up to and including his 100th birthday.
2020-01-1504 minCelebratingAct2Art & John Discuss Alzheimer's & DementiaArt Kirsch & John Coleman discuss Alzheimer's & Dementia, two diseases that are more prevalent now that people are living longer. They discuss Dr Grill of the UCI Mind project
2020-01-1503 minCelebratingAct2Art & John Go To The ChiropractorArt Kirsch & John Coleman discuss their experiences with Chiropractors both recently and over the years.
2020-01-1510 min