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Marketplace MavericksShe's Been Sourcing Amazon Brands Since 2003 — Here's Her Trade Show PlaybookMost Amazon sellers source the same way everyone else does — and then wonder why every brand they email already has ten resellers. Diana Gershman doesn't have that problem. She's been doing brand-direct wholesale since 2003, and she sources where almost no one else is looking: the trade show floor.In this special part-podcast, part-webinar edition of Marketplace Mavericks, host @BuyBoxMaverick sits down with Diana Gershman — founder of Sellers United, the annual convention coming up in August — for a free-form, high-value breakdown of how she finds, networks, and closes brand accounts at trade shows. With 25 years in the space, Diana...
2026-06-091h 07Marketplace MavericksFrom Side Hustle to Brand Direct Empire: How Jonah Hodges Cracked the Amazon Wholesale CodeIn this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, host John sits down with Jonah Hodges (@jonahhodges_) — a 15-year Amazon veteran who turned a high school side hustle into a full-blown brand direct wholesale operation. Jonah pulls back the curtain on how he went from reselling textbooks and used Apple products in 2010, to running a mini-agency with 12+ VAs, scaling exclusive brand partnerships, and coaching sellers inside The Wholesale Network.If you're a wholesale or brand direct seller — or you're stuck in OA/RA and wondering what's next — this conversation is loaded with practical gold.🔑 What we cover:Why Jonah...
2026-05-2852 minMarketplace MavericksStop Flipping Products: The Brand-Direct Move That Builds a Real BusinessMost Amazon sellers walk away from a brand after one "no." That instinct is exactly why they never land the accounts that change everything.In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, host @BuyBoxMaverick sits down with wholesale operator Justin Taliaferro (@jett.llc) to unpack the real mechanics of going brand-direct on Amazon — including the story of a seller who hadn't spoken to a brand in over a year, got a surprise call out of nowhere, and walked straight into an $80,000-a-month exclusive deal.This is a tactical, no-fluff conversation about making the jump from online arbitrage (OA...
2026-05-2142 minMarketplace MavericksEP43: Miami Sellers Conference 2026 PreviewThe Miami Sellers Conference kicks off this Thursday and it's the party of the year for the Amazon space. Last year was Omar's first MSC. This year is mine. So we got on and broke down the whole thing — the schedule, the speakers, the panels, the after parties, the yacht, and the tips you actually need to make this trip worth what you're paying for it.Whether you're doing OA, RA, brand direct, wholesale, TikTok Shop, or you haven't sold your first product yet — there is something in that building for you. The lineup this year is stac...
2026-05-0446 minMarketplace MavericksHe Sold $10M on Amazon. Now He's Teaching Sellers How to Use AI | Corey GanimCorey Ganim was the first person I ever watched on YouTube when I started researching brand direct wholesale — so having him on the show is a full circle moment. Corey did over $10M in Amazon FBA wholesale before walking away from a $16M e-commerce business to build Return My Time, a company helping non-technical entrepreneurs use AI to get real leverage without writing a single line of code.In this episode, we dig into how AI fits inside a brand direct wholesale business — where the whole game is relationships, showing value, and winning exclusives. AI won't replace the...
2026-04-3049 minMarketplace MavericksAmazon OA, Influencer Program & UGC — How She Does It ALL | Christina ChiuShe quit restaurant management, taught herself Amazon selling from free YouTube videos, and now runs her e-commerce business full time. In this episode, I sit down with Christina Chiu (@ecomwhisperer) to talk about her journey into Amazon OA, why she thinks the Amazon Influencer Program is one of the best side hustles out there, how she's building out her UGC brand, and what it's like being a woman in a space dominated by dudes (shoutout to my daughters for calling me out on that).We get into the real talk — patience vs. instant gratification, why orange bars me...
2026-04-0745 minMarketplace MavericksFrom Drywall to $200K/Month: How Phil "Amazon Trapstar" Reinvented Himself With Wholesale📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION(Paste this into Riverside at publish)What does it take to walk away from a steady union paycheck and build a real Amazon wholesale business from scratch — as a single dad?In this episode, Jon sits down with Phil, aka Amazon Trapstar, a former union drywall taper from Missouri who scaled from retail arbitrage to $50K+ months in wholesale — and now coaches others to do the same.They get into the real talk behind the switch from RA/OA to wholesale, why patience is the #1 skill no one tal...
2026-04-0140 minMarketplace MavericksFrom eBay Flips to Brand Direct Exclusives: A Gen Z Amazon Success Story with Jared RussoWhat does a 24-year-old college student running track and pursuing his MBA have in common with a guy who used to own a taxi company? They're both building Amazon brand direct businesses — and this episode is proof that the entrepreneurial playbook doesn't care about your ageIn this episode, host Jon sits down with Jared Russo, a Gen Z entrepreneur who started selling on eBay during COVID and has since evolved into the Amazon brand direct wholesale model. Jared shares how he went from minimum wage jobs and online arbitrage trial-and-error to landing his first ex...
2026-03-2637 minMarketplace MavericksEpisode 37 The power of networking with the Gap kingThe conversation revolves around the themes of community building, networking, and learning from peers. It delves into the importance of creating relationships, adding value, and sharing experiences within a community. The discussion also highlights the significance of a roadmap for beginners and the exposure gained through networking and community engagement. The conversation delves into the significance of networking and community in the e-commerce industry, highlighting the power of connections and the support system needed for success. It also explores the challenges of scaling a business and the loneliness experienced by entrepreneurs. Additionally, it discusses the branding and direction of...
2026-03-0538 minMarketplace MavericksThe Last Maverick Standing: The Real Truth About Scaling Brand Direct WholesalePete and Blake are out — it’s just one Maverick left. In this episode, I break down the pivot to a fully brand-direct focus and what the first seven months have really looked like — the mistakes, the math, the capital requirements, and the patience it actually takes to build something realjons-studio-95uqe_buyboxmaveric….If you think you can quit your 9–5 without serious capital, you’re lying to yourself. If you think wholesale is instant gratification, you’re going to get humbled. I talk about why your first 60 days matter, why follow-ups are where the mone...
2026-02-2312 minMarketplace MavericksHow Social Media & AI Help Amazon Sellers Scale, Featuring Chris Grant (@cleartheshelf)The conversation covers the evolution of business and the adaptation to change, highlighting the experience in e-commerce, business evolution, transition to OA, team and operations, entrepreneurial journey, hiring and business growth, marketing and brand direct, social media and networking, and the power of social media. The conversation delves into the importance of building relationships with brands and the role of persistence and follow-ups in achieving success in the e-commerce space.TakeawaysEvolution of BusinessAdaptation to Change Building relationships with brands is keyPersistence and follow-ups are crucial for successChapters00:00 Introduction...
2026-02-1037 min
Marketplace MavericksHow Social Media & AI Help Amazon Sellers Scale, Featuring Chris Grant (@cleartheshelf) | Ep 35In Episode 35 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon sits down with Chris Grant (@cleartheshelf) from the Clear the Shelf podcast, one of the true long-timers in the Amazon world. Chris breaks down how his business evolved from the early “wild west” days of Amazon into a modern operation built around online arbitrage, prep centers, and a tight team of VAs.
We get into the real stuff: why this business is simple but not easy, what it actually takes to hire and manage sourcing VAs, and why most sellers fail because they want perfect scripts and instant results instead of repetition. Jon shares how...
2026-02-1037 min
NEI PodcastE274 - Busting Myths About Antipsychotics with Dr. Jonathan MeyerIn this episode, Dr. Andy Cutler speaks with Dr. Jonathan Meyer to dispel common myths about antipsychotic treatment, from concerns about sedation, personality change, and brain effects to misunderstandings about safety, long-acting injectables, and clozapine. The discussion focuses on what the evidence actually shows about efficacy, risk, and recovery, and how clinicians can communicate more clearly and confidently with patients and families. Jonathan Meyer, MD, DLFAPA, is a Voluntary Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He serves as a Senior Academic Advisor to the California Department of State Hospitals, is a psychopharmacology...
2026-01-2846 min
Marketplace MavericksHow Amazon Sellers Get Funded: Credit, Capital, and Scaling with Paulo | Ep 34In Episode 34 of Marketplace Mavericks, John welcomes back Paulo for a deep, practical conversation about one of the biggest bottlenecks Amazon sellers face as they grow: funding.
Paulo originally joined us to talk about his Amazon wholesale business, but this time the focus is squarely on credit, capital, and how sellers actually get the money they need to scale. This episode hits especially close to home because John is now a client of Paulo’s, navigating funding firsthand as his business moves beyond bootstrapping and credit card flipping.
We cover:
- Why Amazon scaling always hits a capital wall
- Th...
2026-01-2130 min
Marketplace MavericksOne of Us is Stepping Away: Real Talk on Life, Amazon Priorities, and Scaling with Funding | Ep 33In Episode 33 of Marketplace Mavericks, we’re calling it what it is, a farewell episode for Blake (for now).
Blake is stepping away from Amazon and the podcast, not because Amazon doesn’t work, but because real life is loud. Between building a home (and being the GC), driving back and forth to Missouri, Amazon Flex, a full-time job, and other commitments, something had to give. He’s still keeping a foot in the game, and the door is wide open for a comeback whenever the timing makes sense.
We also talk about the bigger truth behind this whole podcast: we’ve...
2026-01-1521 min
Marketplace Mavericks2025 Recap, 2026 Goals and Setting Realistic Expectations | Ep 32Happy New Year, Mavericks. In Episode 32, all three hosts are back together to kick off 2026 with a real talk recap of 2025: what worked, what didn’t, and what we learned after our first full Q4.
We dig into:
- FBM vs FBA in Q4, and why our sales bumps did (or didn’t) show up
- Setting realistic expectations vs. “lofty goals”
- PPC: agency vs DIY, and how to choose partners without getting sold a dream
- The hidden costs of scaling (VAs, software, bonds, ads) and how to think about them
- Our 2025 numbers and what we’re aiming for...
2026-01-0930 min
Marketplace MavericksBrand Direct Wholesale with Operation Amazon: Brand Partnerships, Scaling, and Q4 Strategy | Ep 31In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon sits down with Brandon and Brad from Operation Amazon to break down what brand direct wholesale really looks like when you run it like a business. They share how they met (yes, scanning at Marshall’s), how they scaled into brand direct relationships, what “Amazon-proofing” your business actually means, and why Amazon keeps pushing sellers toward authorized inventory and brand partnerships. They also talk seasonality, running lean with a warehouse team, and why most sellers quit right before the snowball finally rolls downhill. If you’re transitioning from OA/RA to w...
2025-12-3141 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.106-2025 Podcast Year in ReviewSend us Fan MailIt's time for my 2025 podcast year in review where discuss some of the popular episodes from this year. Take a listen to hear clips from my Oscar nominated movie discussions with Beth Lisogorsky, Kevin Pettit, Maria Banson, Jeff Kramer, Enrico Banson, and Amanda Kusek. You'll also hear parts of my interviews with Jonathan Hammond, Madison Hatfield, Aaron Blaise, Tatiana McCabe, Xindi Zhang, Sam and David Cutler-Kreutz, and recent Osar winners Victoria Warmerdam and Trent. You can listen to all the full episodes by going back in this podcast feed and find many more...
2025-12-3016 min
Marketplace MavericksFrom OA to Brand Direct: Partnerships, Coaching, and Scaling Smart in Amazon FBA | Ep 30In Episode 30 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon sits down with Kaj and Josh from Ecom Unlimited for a deep dive into building a real Amazon business through partnerships, systems, and long-term thinking. These guys started in private label, pivoted into RA and OA, and eventually found their stride in brand-direct wholesale. Now they’re running a multimillion-dollar operation with a tiny team and a whole lot of strategy.
They break down what it takes to grow with a partner, how to divide strengths, when to hire VAs, how to avoid burnout, and why focusing on systems early unlocks everything else. They al...
2025-12-1149 min
Marketplace MavericksOur First Q4: Black Friday Reality Check, Advent Calendar Hustle, and Scaling for 2026 | Ep 29In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, the guys sit down and unpack their very first Q4 as Amazon sellers, from the hype to the actual numbers on the screen.
John breaks down how he quietly doubled his business over Black Friday, what actually moved, and why Q4 for wholesale is a completely different animal than Q4 for OA. He talks about running coupons, squeezing margins for higher velocity, and how some wholesalers are locking in seasonal inventory as early as August and September for massive holiday runs.
Pete shares how he and his wife went full road warrior in Central...
2025-12-0435 min
Marketplace MavericksBurnout, Branding Wins, and Amazon Seller Reality Check | Ep 28In Episode 28 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon and Blake sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the emotional and strategic side of building an Amazon business. No guests this week, just two sellers talking openly about burnout, building your brand, fighting doubt, finding momentum, navigating social media, and trying to create something bigger than yourself.
This one hits different.
If you’re grinding through RA, OA, wholesale, brand-direct, or you’re stuck somewhere in between, this episode will feel like a mirror. It's the side of entrepreneurship nobody sees on Instagram.
We cover:
• Why burnout sneaks up on every seller
• Letting...
2025-11-2018 min
Marketplace MavericksFrom Tinder to 20 Clients: How a Couple Accidentally Launched Successful Amazon Prep Center | Ep 27How does a couple go from a Tinder date to running a full-scale Amazon prep center with 20+ seller clients? Andrew and Amanda Thompson from New Hampshire join the Marketplace Mavericks to share their story and it’s packed with hustle, heart, and heavy boxes.
What started as casual RA runs after work turned into:
🛍️ Road trips to Delaware for Carhartt and Columbia flips
📦 Packing orders in a spare bedroom until mom kicked them out
🏢 Scaling into a 2,000 sq ft warehouse and launching a prep center—by accident
In this episode, the Mavericks dig into:
In this episode, the Mavericks dig into:
- The rea...
2025-11-1341 min
Marketplace MavericksHow Gift Cards Became a Profit Hack – w/ Taylor from ArbitrageCard | Ep. 26Ever wonder how top Amazon sellers use discounted gift cards to supercharge profits? This episode is for you. Jon, Blake, and Pete are joined by Taylor Thomas, founder of ArbitrageCard.com, the only discounted gift card platform designed specifically for online arbitrage (OA) sellers.
We dive into:
🎯 How Taylor evolved from sneaker flipping & manufactured spending into launching ArbitrageCard
💳 Why retailers offer gift cards below face value (hint: breakage & customer acquisition)
🔥 Game-changing features like a Chrome extension, custom-amount gift cards, and automated balance checker
🧠 Why gift cards sometimes get canceled (and how to avoid it)
🔐 Taylor’s fraud protection system and why some platform...
2025-10-2936 min
The Oscar Project Podcast3.87-Filmmaker Interview with David and Sam Cutler-KreutzSend us Fan MailIn today's episode, I interview David and Sam Cutler-Kreutz, the duo over brother directors behind the film "A Lien" which was nominated for Best Live Action Short at the 97th Academy Awards last March. Their latest short film "Trapped" is also qualified for the 98th Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the inspiration for the story based on their own childhood as sons of a teacher, a creative effects solution that solved the central problem of their film, and the story of shooting alongside a much bigger production at...
2025-10-2823 min
Marketplace MavericksFrom RA to Reviews: Unlocking the Amazon Influencer Program w/ Omar at Sellers United | Ep. 24Recorded live at the Sellers United Conference, this special episode of Marketplace Mavericks features returning guest Omar, now a 3x guest, diving deep into one of Amazon’s most talked-about programs: the Amazon Influencer Program.
🎯 Omar shares how he evolved from RA/OA selling into building multiple income streams by reviewing everyday products, earning affiliate commissions, stacking bonuses through Amazon’s Creator Connections, and landing free gear.
💡 Whether you're an Amazon seller, side hustler, or content creator, this episode breaks down:
- How the Amazon Influencer Program actually works (onsite vs offsite videos)
- How to get accepted, what gear to review...
2025-10-2233 min
Marketplace MavericksWhat We Learned at Sellers United 2025 + Brand Leads from LinkedIn?! | Ep. 25In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon returns from the Sellers United Conference with a suitcase full of takeaways, connections, and momentum.
We dive into:
🧠 Big insights from top Amazon sellers & tool creators (SmartScout, Aura, Arbitrage Card, SellerAmp)
🔥 How Jon’s new LinkedIn strategy brought inbound leads from brand owners
💼 What made the conference so valuable, even for smaller sellers
🎤 How in-person networking opens new doors (and future podcast guests!)
🛠️ A behind-the-scenes look at the Amazon tools we all use and who really runs them
🏁 Plus: Jon’s next exclusive brand deal might just come from a tattoo aftercare product line
If you've ever wond...
2025-10-2217 min
Marketplace MavericksNo Agenda, Just Real Talk - Amazon Updates, Taxi Stories & Influencer Tease | Ep. 23This week on Marketplace Mavericks, the guys toss the script and hit record.
No agenda. No outline. Just Jon, Blake, and Pete catching up, talking shop, and keeping it real.
Inside this off-the-cuff convo:
🎥 Tease for next week's guest: Omar returns to talk Amazon Influencer Program
🎟️ Jon’s heading to his first-ever Sellers United Conference
🧠 Why content creation might be the side hustle Amazon sellers need
🤝 Building community in the most unexpected Amazon spaces
🚕 BONUS: Jon’s epic taxi cab confession (you won’t believe his brother’s response to a fare runner)
Whether you're driving, prepping, or just burnt out from sourcing - this...
2025-10-0815 min
Marketplace MavericksQ4 is Coming: Exclusive Launches, VA Systems, and Our First Real Amazon Holiday Season | Ep. 22The Mavericks are back in full force! Jon, Blake, and Pete reunite to break down their current Amazon moves as Q4 kicks into high gear. Whether you're launching a private label, stocking up for FBM chaos, or building brand-direct relationships, this episode has something for every seller trying to win big this holiday season.
We cover:
🚀 Jon’s plan to launch 2 exclusive brands by Black Friday
🛠️ Building a VA-powered team (graphic design, PPC, outreach)
🧠 Blake’s leap into his first brand-direct exclusive
🕯️ Pete’s wife's launch of Positive Llama Co. and navigating handmade/private label on Amazon
🧾 PPC strategy: why you must understand your...
2025-10-0133 min
Marketplace MavericksInside a Real Amazon Prep Center: Startup Costs, Family Hiring & Q4 Forecasting | Ep. 21Ever wondered what it really takes to start and run a successful Amazon prep center?
In Episode 21 of Marketplace Mavericks, we sit down with Joel and Laura Smith of Zero Tax Prep Center (Delaware) for a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at their journey from full-time logistics professionals to prep center entrepreneurs.
We cover:
💰 How much it costs to start a prep center (startup vs monthly overhead)
🛠️ Managing staffing, forecasting, and fluctuating clients
📦 The difference between seller-prepped vs. brand-prepped inventory
🧾 What kind of insurance coverage prep centers need
🧑👩👧👦 Running a family-run business (employee #1 is Dad!)
🗨️ Why communication is the #1 reason prep centers succeed or fail
Plus, Jon shares how...
2025-09-2436 min
Marketplace MavericksWhy I’ll Never Go Back to OA – Wholesale, Exclusives & Prepping for Q4 | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 20While Blake’s off adventuring in Alaska, Jon and Pete hold down the fort with a focused two-man update and this one’s packed with practical gems. 💎
With Q4 just around the corner, Pete shares how he and his wife are stockpiling inventory using GAP cash and seasonal discounts. Meanwhile, Jon goes deep on why he’s ditched OA for good and is going all in on brand-direct wholesale exclusives.
In this episode, we cover:
📦 The shift from OA to wholesale (and why Jon’s not looking back)
🔐 Locking in exclusive Amazon contracts that guarantee margin & reduce risk
🔁 Using contracts to eliminate returns...
2025-09-1718 min
Marketplace MavericksCouples That Source Together: RA, OA & Wholesale Lessons from 2 Amazon Power Duos | Ep. 19It’s a Marketplace Mavericks first — this episode brings the women behind the hustle front and center! 💥 Pete is joined by his wife Rachel, along with new guests Lynn and Steve, two husband-and-wife teams crushing Amazon as a side hustle in midlife.
Together, we dive into:
👩❤️👨 How couples split Amazon tasks (listing, sourcing, shipping, billing)
🛒 Why they’re shifting from RA to OA — and the exact moment it clicked
🚨 A terrifying early Section 3 account freeze — and how they recovered
📦 When and why wholesale makes more sense than arbitrage
🤝 The power of brand exclusives, VAs, and selling the agency alternative
📞 Cold-calling for wholesale accounts — Jon’s raw take on...
2025-09-1043 min
Marketplace MavericksOverwhelmed by Amazon Opportunities: Wholesale, RA, OA & Influencer Paths | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 18In Episode 18 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete get real about the overwhelm of Amazon opportunities and the ups and downs of running an FBA business.
Pete opens up about feeling stuck juggling wholesale, RA, OA, web scraping, and even the Amazon Influencer program and the struggle of deciding which path to go all in on. Blake shares updates on his RA road trips, private label progress, and life balance, while Jon takes us on a rollercoaster ride of wholesale wins, costly mistakes, and finally finding a VA who’s a game-changer.
💡 Inside this episode:
- Pete’s “paralysis by opport...
2025-08-2739 min
Marketplace MavericksGap King Returns: 6 Months of Arbitrage, Gap Hustles & Grocery Plays | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 17The Marketplace Mavericks are back with their very first returning guest — The Gap King! Six months into his Amazon arbitrage journey, he’s built a reputation by crushing it with Gap clothing and is now expanding into new categories like grocery.
In this episode, Jon digs into The Gap King's first-hand experiences, wins, and challenges as a reseller. From clothing flips to the early moves into groceries, this conversation is full of insights for both new and seasoned Amazon sellers.
We also dive into:
- Why Gap products became his bread and butter
- How he evaluates products for ROI and...
2025-08-2055 min
Marketplace MavericksHow Amazon Sellers Can Use ChatGPT to Save Time & Make More Money | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 16In Episode 16 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete dive deep into how they’re using ChatGPT to work smarter, not harder, in their Amazon businesses.
From streamlining product research to writing killer product descriptions, ChatGPT is quickly becoming a must-have tool in every seller’s toolkit — and we’re showing you exactly how.
🎙️ Inside this episode:
✅ How ChatGPT can help Amazon sellers brainstorm keywords, titles, and bullet points
✅ Using AI to write emails, SOPs, and product descriptions faster
✅ Real examples of how it’s helped us speed up sourcing and decision-making
✅ The balance between automation and your own seller intuition
✅ Why AI is a...
2025-08-1328 min
Marketplace MavericksThe ROI of Coaching, Wholesale Churn & The Seller's Mindset | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 15In Episode 15 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete dig into the real ROI of coaching and mentorship as Amazon sellers — and whether it’s worth the investment when you're facing mental blocks, capital churn, and frustration with wholesale sourcing.
If you’ve ever wondered when it’s time to go all-in, bring in outside help, or step back to rebuild your mindset… this one’s for you.
🎙️ Inside this episode:
✅ Jon gets vulnerable about the pressure to deliver results fast
✅ Pete talks through the capital churn and the importance of disciplined purchases
✅ Blake breaks down his mindset on coaching, accountability, and kee...
2025-08-0631 min
Marketplace MavericksAmazon Wholesale While Working a 9–5 — Systems, VAs & Scaling w/ Paulo Sathler | Ep. 14In Episode 14 of Marketplace Mavericks, we sit down with Amazon reseller-turned-wholesaler Paulo Sathler, who’s not only running a growing FBA business — he’s doing it while working a 9-to-5 job.
From VA delegation to building out systems that now run his backend operations, Paulo shares how he transitioned from hustle-mode to a streamlined wholesale machine.
🎙️ In this episode:
✅ How Paulo built scalable systems for sourcing, prep, and inventory
✅ His experience transitioning from OA to wholesale while holding down a full-time job
✅ What’s working for him with repricers, VAs, and backend ops
✅ His thoughts on coaching, team culture, and when to start outsour...
2025-07-3034 min
Marketplace MavericksWeb Scraping, Brand Direct & ChatGPT Systems – Leveling Up Your Amazon Game | Ep. 13After a short summer break, the Marketplace Mavericks are back in Episode 13 with one of the most informative and inspiring episodes yet! 💥
Pete dives into his first steps with web scraping to streamline product sourcing, while Blake updates us on a private label project that’s moving forward despite some real-world challenges. Meanwhile, Jon shares wholesale strategies that cut prep time, increase ROI, and strengthen brand-direct relationships.
We also go deep on using ChatGPT to build systems, SOPs, and even Slack workspaces — and yes, we have fun with our new AI assistants (Veronica and Echo).
Whether you're an introvert looking to auto...
2025-07-2332 min
Marketplace MavericksFrom LEGO Bricks to Amazon Riches: How Flips4Miles Built an Empire | Ep. 12📄 Episode Description:
In Episode 12 of Marketplace Mavericks, we sit down with Miles "Flips4Miles", the social media GOAT of Amazon reselling. From selling Legos and sneakers as a teenager to becoming a top Amazon wholesale coach and content creator, Miles shares how he built a thriving business and community from scratch.
We dig deep into:
The origins of his reselling journey
Why social media is a must for Amazon sellers
How online connections fuel long-term success
Mistakes new sellers should avoid
Building lasting wealth through arbitrage and wholesale
Why community beats competition every time
Whether you're a seasoned seller or jus...
2025-07-0937 min
Marketplace MavericksAmazon Reselling Real Talk: Burnout, Road Trips & Scaling with Velocity | Episode 11In Episode 11 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete return with a raw, honest update on their Amazon reselling journeys. From road trips to Ollie’s with their spouses to hitting sourcing walls, the guys open up about their struggles with staying motivated, balancing family life, and trying to scale their businesses with limited time and capital.
Jon shares his full-time commitment to wholesale and how he’s managing 12–14 hour days. Pete opens up about nearly quitting and how a sourcing trip reignited his passion. Blake discusses the ups and downs of part-time selling and the importance of velocity when choosi...
2025-07-0218 min
Marketplace MavericksWhy Most Amazon Sellers Quit Too Soon — Mindset, Perseverance & Real Talk w/ Ian MacIntyre | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 10Most Amazon sellers quit too soon — not because they lack opportunity, but because they lack the right mindset and realistic expectations. In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, Ian MacIntyre joins us to share how he battled through injuries, fear, debt, and massive self-doubt to build a thriving Amazon business.
Ian drops real talk on why patience, community, and resilience matter more than flashy "orange bar" screenshots on social media. If you’re struggling to stay motivated, doubting your buys, or wondering whether you should keep going — this episode is for you.
In this episode:
✅ How Ian overcame physical setbacks & financial struggle...
2025-06-2549 min
Marketplace MavericksReal Seller Progress: Updates, SellerBoard Tips & Scaling to Wholesale | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 9🧠 Key Moments:00:00 – Intro: What We’re Up To03:00 – Pete’s Update: Weekly OA/RA & SellerBoard Insights07:00 – Blake’s Update: Back in Action & Private Label Plans10:00 – Jon’s Wholesale Journey: VAs, Prep Centers, Test Orders18:00 – Real VA Costs & How to Bonus Them21:00 – Sales Tax: What You Really Owe24:00 – What’s Coming Next Week 📬 Have a question for the Mavericks?Email us at: marketplacemavericks@gmail.com📢 Interested in joining Miles' program?Put "MM" in your application where it asks how you heard about it so he knows we sent you there!👉 ht...
2025-06-1822 min
Marketplace MavericksMastering Amazon Capital with Tony Cruz: Float, Fund & Scale Smarter | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 8-
2025-06-1150 min
Marketplace MavericksThe Capital Crunch: How Credit Cards and Life Shape Your Amazon Growth | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 7This week on Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete take a raw and honest look at the biggest hurdle in Amazon reselling: capital. From credit card strategies to balancing full-time jobs and life’s curveballs, the guys pull back the curtain on what it really takes to grow an Amazon business.
💳 Topics include:
• Why capital is the fuel behind every Amazon hustle
• Credit cards as tools—not traps
• How life (and moves) can derail your momentum
• Transitioning from Online Arbitrage to Wholesale
• Why community and ChatGPT are secret weapons for every seller
🔥 Plus, hear how the “Gap King” inspired a mindset shift that still...
2025-06-0421 min
Marketplace Mavericks👑 Meet the GAP KING: From DJ Dreams to Amazon Hustler — Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 6🔥 Highlights:Why Omar says community > coursesThe accidental birth of “The Gap King” nicknameHis tips for overcoming fear and rejection in resellingFBM vs. FBA and how he's flipping inventory fastCapital, scaling, and what’s next on his journeyIf you're new to arbitrage, stuck scaling, or just need a spark of inspiration — this one’s for you. Tune in and get fired up.👉 Interested in joining Miles' program?Put "MM" in your application where it asks how you heard about it so he knows we sent you there!https://www.flips4milescoaching.com/private-inner-circle1709691968056
2025-05-2851 min
Latter-day ProfilesLatter-day Profiles Season 51| Episode 7| Jonathan Cutler|COO of The Storage Acquisition GroupJonathan Cutler is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of industry experience. He is the owner and former Director of Acquisitions at Cutler Enterprises and currently serves as the COO of The Storage Acquisition Group, which he joined in 2016. Jonathan's extensive background includes roles such as Director of Acquisition, Purchasing, and Estimating for KB Home.
2025-05-2726 min
NEI PodcastE255 - 2025 NEI Spring Congress Extended Q&A with Dr. Andrew Cutler, Desiree Matthews, Dr. Raj Mago, and Hara OyedejiThis episode includes extended Q&A sessions that address your unanswered questions from the following presentations delivered at the 2025 Spring Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (00:20) All the Tea on ADHD: Guidance for Developing Effective Treatment Strategies for Patients With ADHD by Andrew Cutler, MD (20:20) You and I and an LAI: Benefits, Early Adoption, and Options for Patients With Serious Mental Illness Desiree Matthews, MSN, PMHNP-BC and Jonathan Meyer, MD (Q&A with Desiree Matthews) (38:53) A Practical Guide to Ordering and Interpreting Kidney Function Tests by Rajnish Mago, MD (59:13) Preventing the Progression From...
2025-05-211h 16
Marketplace MavericksIs Amazon Coaching Worth It? Our Honest Review of Flips4Miles, SellerAmp & Skool | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 5In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, we get real about the Amazon coaching world. How did three guys in their 40s and 50s end up learning from a 25-year-old? We dive deep into how we met through Miles’ coaching group (Flips4Miles), what we learned, and how the Skool platform completely changed our Amazon reselling journey.
We also break down why SellerAmp is essential for beginners, how it organizes our sourcing game, and why it’s worth every penny. If you’ve been debating getting a coach, using tools like Keepa and SellerAmp, or joining a support network — this is the epis...
2025-05-2026 min
Marketplace MavericksInside the Miami Amazon Sellers Conference + Our Honest Review of Boxem & Aura | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 4Blake just got back from the Amazon Sellers Conference in Miami—and he’s bringing the heat! In this episode, we break down what he learned, who he met, and what surprised us most about the state of the seller community. Plus, we give you our no-BS review of two major seller tools: Boxem for logistics and Aura for repricing.
🎯 If you're serious about selling smarter, not harder, don’t miss this one.
2025-05-1327 min
Marketplace MavericksOnline vs Retail Arbitrage + FBA vs FBM: What Works in 2025? | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 3Which is better: Online Arbitrage or Retail Arbitrage? Should you use FBA or FBM? In this episode, we go deep into both sourcing strategies and fulfillment methods based on real experience—not theory. If you're trying to figure out what fits your budget, lifestyle, and goals, this is the episode for you.
📦 We share tools, time commitments, and ROI comparisons.
2025-05-0525 min
Marketplace MavericksThe Ugly Truth About Amazon's Ungating Process | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 2We’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most frustrating (and confusing) parts of Amazon arbitrage: the ungating process. From the good to the downright ugly, we share our personal experiences, tips for getting ungated faster, and common pitfalls every seller should know.
💡 Perfect for new and struggling Amazon sellers dealing with restricted categories.
2025-04-2831 min
Marketplace MavericksHow 3 Forty-Something-Year-Old Guys Started Making Money with Amazon Arbitrage | Marketplace Mavericks Ep. 1In our very first episode of Marketplace Mavericks, we share how three everyday, over-the-hill guys stumbled into the world of Amazon arbitrage—and why it changed our lives. Discover what arbitrage really means, why we chose this business model, and how we got our start with little experience. Whether you're new to reselling or just Amazon-curious, this episode breaks it down in plain English.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly real-talk about Amazon selling.
2025-04-231h 07
Jonah Davids' PodcastAndrew Cutler - Understanding Jordan PetersonAndrew Cutler is a data scientist who blogs about psychometrics, evolution, and consciousness at “Vectors of Mind.” He and I teamed up to record an episode on the psychological and religious views of Jordan Peterson, a figure we consider to be the most influential psychologist of this century. We discuss influences on Peterson’s psychology, why his work has been so appealing to young men, the nature of his religious views, and how they changed as he became more famous. We end by discussing whether Peterson’s prescriptions are enough for a meaningful life, and whether he provides us with the...
2025-01-221h 25
Hemp Legally SpeakingBoone Cutler and the Fight for Access by Veterans for Hemp ProductsJonathan Miller interviews Boone Cutler, the chairman of Spartan Sword, a veterans’ advocacy organization, about continuing battles our nation’s veterans face in ensuring access to hemp and CBD products for health and wellness purposes. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com. Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: What is Spartan Sword, and how does the organization advocate for the interests of U.S. veterans?Why is access to hemp, CBD and cannabis important for our nation’s veterans?What role has the U.S. Ve...
2024-10-1418 min
Old Cutler Presbyterian ChurchJune 16, 2024: 2 Samuel 9:1-132 Samuel 9:1-13
“The King’s Kindness”, Chris Coppolo (Guest Preacher)
And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” And he said, “I am your servant.” 3 And the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, that I may show the kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the...
2024-06-1733 min
Home Style GreenBuild Aotearoa 4: Quality and QuantityI found it confronting listening to Tova O'Brien's guest this past week as she described the experiences of staying in motel emergency accommodation with a young daughter. From my relative privilege (of choosing the right parents and having things turn out ok for me so far), I find it hard to imagine being in this situation. But it's the reality for nearly 6,500 people across Aotearoa, half of whom are children. This is an emergency, and the problem is complex. The solution will require more than simply building more houses because the underlying issues are more complex than t...
2024-03-0245 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Jonathan Hines, Architype (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Jonathan Hines of Architype.https://www.architype.co.uk/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive H...
2023-10-2724 min
Decode REI033: Why an Expert Believes this is to be Your Best Investment Opportunity in Real EstateThe world of real estate investing is wide and deep, and it is hard to pinpoint which exactly is the overall best asset class within real estate to invest in at any given moment. Luckily, Jonathan Cutler told us what he believes to be the answer based on his extensive experience in the field. Jonathan Culter is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is the owner and former Director of Acquisitions at Cutler Enterprises and the COO of The Storage Acquisition Group. If anyone knows what a...
2023-06-2809 minDecode REI032: The Best and Most Underrated Real Estate Asset Class According to ExpertThe real estate market offers a wide range of asset classes to invest in, which can accommodate almost any investor’s tastes and needs. And the best asset class is, according to the expert investor and entrepreneur Jonathan Cutler, one that very few people look at. Jonathan Cutler is a real estate investor and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the industry, the owner of Cutler Enterprises, and the COO of Storage Acquisition Group. Join us in this insightful episode of Decode REI to learn what this incredible asset class is an...
2023-06-2630 min
Mr. WhurlPool ShowNicki and Coi Leray, AMC & Meme Stocks, and More!!!Today's episode will be about Nicki Minaj, Coi Leray, AMC, Meme Stocks, Divorce, and Jay Cutler!!
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2021-06-0322 min
The Love You GiveEp 64: Jonathan De Potter on Plant MedicineThe Love You Give talks to Jonathan De Potter, former strategy consultant for F500 companies turned founder of Behold Retreats, about his experiences with plant medicine and how he hopes to elevate global consciousness using nature's wisdom. https://www.behold-retreats.com/about/team @behold_retreats
2021-04-2251 min
Home Style GreenHawea Flat PassivhausThe Hawea Flat Passive House in the middle of the South Island is a very special home. It boasts a number of 'firsts' for New Zealand and the journey of its creation has arguably changed more than just the way Jonathan Holmes lives.
2021-03-0645 min
Home Style GreenHawea Flat PassivhausThe Hawea Flat Passive House in the middle of the South Island is a very special home. It boasts a number of 'firsts' for New Zealand and the journey of its creation has arguably changed more than just the way Jonathan Holmes lives.
2021-03-0645 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.02.05.1996 Las Vegas NAB 750thI remember this edition of Media Network like it was yesterday. It was edition 750. We had many greetings from around the world. And we reminded people that the programme's success was due to a great deal of help from people like Jim Cutler, John Campbell, Lou Josephs, Mike Bird and Victor Goonetilleke. And we celebrated the milestone by going to Las Vegas, NAB. Diana asked me a bit about how it all got started. Internet just starting to roll out to consumers. Big questions were being tabled about t the future of AM radio. We talked to Fred Vobbe...
2020-12-2430 min
Good Karma WrestlingTLC 2020 Review/Raw Record Low Ratings - 12/22/20Jonathan Hood talks about WWE's TLC 2020, why the WWE is struggling for ratings on Monday night's with their Raw program. Advice for AEW's Brandon Cutler and more.
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2020-12-2251 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.06.03.1997 HAARP COMPLETESatellite Radio is going to happen in the US, despite opposition from the NAB. Q-FM is the new name for Radio London. There is the first of many features on the (now defunct) HAARP project. This segment is probably the most extensive feature we did on the HAARP tests in Gakona, Alaska 99573. We interview both those who are pro and against the military project. In fact, the HAARP project was discontinued in 2014. Don't Cry for Me Arthur Cushen turned out to be a Jim Cutler joke that went further than we expected. We have new publications. Mike Bird says w...
2020-11-0329 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.09.03.1995 News Edition NASAThe Big Bells contest results, we announce the prize winners. Radio Delta 171 having second thoughts about longwave. NASA has been flying a Boeing plane over the VOA Greenville transmitter site to understand electromagnetic interference. DJ Wolfman Jack wants recordings of his early shows from Mexico. Blue Danube Radio is cutting back. Wolf Harranth reports on its origins as the Blue Danube Network. Having a station labelling system. We revisit the IDLogic idea from Pierre Schwab and a competing system called AMDS developed by Deutsche Welle. Also, do you remember when stations were thinking of adopting single sideband (SSB) in or...
2020-09-2031 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.02.02.1995 Aurora JimThis programme starts with the first extensive interview we did with broadcaster, listener and genuinely nice guy Jim Cutler. How ISDN is revolutionizing the voice acting business? Jim explains the difference between jingles and sweepers and how he makes them in the new era of digital production. Goodbye to tape and Fed-Ex. Jim also tells an amazing story about how ads need to be made on spec for a growing number of clients. We also talk with https://candacesavage.ca/ Candace Savage who lives in Canada has written a book about the Aurora – the Northern Lights. She did a won...
2020-09-2031 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN 29.05.1997. Freeplay Next StepsWhere was the old theme from DXJB used in a film? The photo may be a clue. Hilversum had a serious communications problem just at the moment President Clinton arrived in the Netherlands. We looked at the Baygen Freeplay Radio which has moved on from the days (1995) when Trevor Bayliss was involved. We also look changes to liberate the FM airwaves. There are 104 million radio households. AIR doesn't reach the rural areas. Andy Sennitt reports about Radio Antilles which has been affected by the volcano eruption on Monserrat. Lots of great Jim Cutler jingles in this edition.
2020-08-1629 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.31.07.1997.NewsreviewRadio Netherlands opens a new satellite service to stations for 16 hours a day. Lee Martin has an office in New Jersey. Iran has opened a massive new shortwave site, though no-one is sure how many transmitters are ready. Radio Prague has announced possible cutbacks. Thieves have stolen a lot of copper from the Radio Mozambique. Jim Cutler explains the new RNW publication vault. All India Radio is making it into Europe on mediumwave. Radio London with 1 watt is being heard well. Radio Caroline is planning new broadcasts on 1278 KHz. Hans Knot updates us on offshore and "inshore" broadcasting. MV...
2020-08-0129 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.24.07.1997.CNN Center AtlantaDiana Janssen and Jonathan Marks arrived in Atlanta at the weekend. That was a big mistake – the centre of downtown Atlanta was deserted, except for people queuing to visit the Coca Cola museum on the Sunday afternoon. We talked to Ted Turner to discover his philosophy for international broadcasting. As we visited, CNN had hit some very low ratings. We compared the output with VOA and RFE. CNN Interactive is now one of the 9 networks. 150 people work for the Internet department. 3100 people work for all the networks put together. In those days Radio Netherlands would contribute weekly to the Wo...
2020-08-0129 min
ctrl-alt-del/churchJonathan FlemingEpisode 5 of ctl-alt-del/church features Jonathan Fleming, minister of Largs St John's and Cumbrae in conversation with Stewart about life and ministry in lockdown.
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2020-05-2557 min
Ask a Harvard ProfessorDavid Cutler: Can the U.S. Healthcare System Be Fixed?No country in the world spends more on health care than the United States, or has less to show for it when compared to other wealthy nations. The U.S. spends nearly 50 percent more per capita than Switzerland, the second biggest spender among wealthy nations, but consistently ranks near the bottom on measures of population wellness and life expectancy. Is there a better system, and if so, what should it look like? What role does wasteful spending play in this equation? How much is attributable to administrative costs? In this episode, Eckstein professor of applied economics David Cutler considers...
2020-03-0931 min
Jonathan Beckett's Podcast#5 - Brooke Cutler - The Little Blog of EverythingTalking to Brooke Cutler about life in Australia, acting, performing, computers, the internet, and of course her blogging journey with "The Little Blog of Everything". You can find Brooke at the following locations online:
Blog - brookejcutler.wordpress.com
Twitter - twitter.com/brooke__cutler
Instagram - instagram.com/the_softgirl
2020-02-1452 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.10.10.1996 Grand Antenna ShowComplete schedule of RNW in English in advanced of the winter transmission season. Interesting to see how extensive the schedule was in 1996. Also, there is an extensive explanation by Jonathan Marks giving tips on how to build an antenna in your garden. It updates a publication that Radio Netherlands published in the 1970's. Perhaps you remember - Give your antenna some air? There is a curious sign-off from voice over champion Jim Cutler.
2019-10-2630 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.08.08.1996 Early Fake NewsWe are recording this edition of the programme in advance because of Diana's upcoming Asian trip. Andrew Rodgers reports that he heard us on the Astra satellite mucking around in the studio 1 preparing jingles with Jim Cutler. We explain what happened. Lou Josephs has launched a new newsletter from Washington DC. He discusses what we would call Fake News today and how cookies can spy on your Internet activity. Profile of the new Radio France Internationale with Eric Baptiste. 6000 jobs to go at Philips in their audio/video divisions as part of Operation Centurion. CDI and DCC were disasters
2019-09-2930 min
TF Podcast with Jonathan G. BlancoTF3 Panel | Regulatory Landscape of Blockchain | Featuring Jonathan Miner of K&L Gates, Lawrence Lerner of Pithia, Joseph Cutler of Perkins Coie, Nate Whitehill of CryptoslateFeaturing Jonathan Miner of K&L Gates, Lawrence Lerner of Pithia, Joseph Cutler of Perkins Coie, and Nate Whitehill of Cryptoslate
This episode is a live recording from TF3, our most recent TF Blockchain Conference on March 28, 2019, where we host a panel titled “Regulatory Landscape of Blockchain”. This Panel covers topics such as differences in state laws, government laws and regulators, using an exchange to launch a token, and crowdsales (Sto's, Ico's, and Ieo's) which is best as an entrepreneur.
Regulations in blockchain is a big topic right now because of the lack of c...
2019-05-2922 min
Critical Care PractitionerCCP Podcast 023: Wash Your Mouth Out!!Reducing ventilator associated pneumonia in adult patients through high standards of oral care: A historical control study Lee Cutler, Paula Sluman. Intensive and Critical care Nursing. 2014 Consultant Nurse Lee Cutler discusses the study he was involved in with his colleague Paula Sluman. Ventilator associated pneumonia is a big problem in the critical care environment so […]
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2018-11-1100 min
The Critical Care PractitionerCCP Podcast 023: Wash Your Mouth Out!!Reducing ventilator associated pneumonia in adult patients through high standards of oral care: A historical control study Lee Cutler, Paula Sluman. Intensive and Critical care Nursing. 2014 Consultant Nurse Lee Cutler discusses the study he was involved in with his colleague Paula Sluman. Ventilator associated pneumonia is a big problem in the critical care environment so […]
2018-11-1131 min
The Rhys Show#37 Kim-Mai Cutler / Garry Tan, Initialized Capital: Tech Utopia, The VC System, Changing SF, #BUIDLKim-Mai Cutler and Garry Tan, partners at Initialized Capital, the first seed investor in Coinbase. We chat about techno-utopianism vs. skepticism, venture capital as a system, why people are leaving SF, and #BUIDL as a powerful meme.
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2018-04-1145 min
The Beerpod with Teddy BrunsonBEERPOD #29 WITH BILLY JACOBS AND JONATHAN CUTLER OF PIECE BREWERY & PIZZERIASince 2001, Piece Pizzeria & Brewery has been a Chicago staple in the Wicker Park neighborhood. New Haven style pizza is what to eat and you must pair it with one of their award-winning beers! For a 7-barrel system, this place pumps out some of the best small batch beers in the country and it's evidenced by their trophy case, including this year's Silver Medal for their "It's Your Fault" Alt. While they only serve on site and sell growlers, Rocky and the crew from Sheffield's Beer and Wine Garden wanted to have their friends on because it's a true success story...
2017-10-1829 min
REELTalk with Audrey RussoREELTalk: Author Diana West, Dr. Calvin Beisner and Jonathan Cutler from IsraelJoining Audrey for this week's REELTalk - The Deep State is no longer under the radar…is it possible to remove its control on our government? Communists are all about control…are they busy revising their history to fool a new generation? We'll get answers from author of American Betrayal, DIANA WEST! Plus, If you've been longing to visit Israel guided by a Maven, who knows the detailed history of places you’ve only read about in Biblical texts...you're about to meet one. Israeli tour guide JONATHAN CUTLER! And, Have the Climate Scientists finally come clean about the true goal o...
2017-09-291h 57
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025Memories of a Great Friend and Radio Specialist - Lou JosephsVery sad to learn that my colleague and friend, Lou Josephs, has passed away much too soon. He died after a short illness at 6:13 am Sunday July 10th 2016 at a house on Merritt Island, Florida close to his beloved Cape Canaveral. He was 65. My condolences to his life-long partner Susan Koonin who was by his side. There will be funeral in Washington DC on Wednesday July 13th. Jim Cutler and Vasily Strelnikov sent their thoughts and best wishes when they knew he was ill. I delved into this Media Network archive to pick some of the contributions...
2016-07-1056 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.25.12.1997 Christmas SpecialThe feature producers at Radio Netherlands were always given the task of making extended pre-recorded Christmas and New Years Day programmes because there were no current affairs magazines like Newsline aired on those days. So Media Network suddenly became 46 minutes long. I'm glad I found this Christmas Day show from 1997 in time for Christmas 2015. It includes a feature about offshore radio. You will hear the voices of Jim Cutler, Lou Josephs, Vasily Strelinikov, Andy Sennitt, Bryan Clarke, Esther van Pluym, Willemien Groot, Ray Anderson et al, Victor Goonetilleke, Katherine Farnon and Mike Bird. Please don't write to those addresses o...
2015-12-2346 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.16.05.1991.anniversary contestThis was a news edition of the programme. Kol Israel is planning to cut its shortwave broadcasts in half. We also aired the impossible context presented by voiceover artist Jim Cutler (pictured). The 10th anniversary contest promo later won a gold medal at the New York Radio Awards. We had a barrage of listener complaints - which subsided when we aired a proper contest a few weeks later. Victor Goonetilleke reports a successful convention for DXers in India. The Radio 5 Africa project, a joint project of several Francophone countries, appears to be building momentum.
2015-02-2132 min
Critical Care PractitionerCCP Podcast 023: Wash Your Mouth Out!!Reducing ventilator associated pneumonia in adult patients through high standards of oral care: A historical control study
Lee Cutler, Paula Sluman. Intensive and Critical care Nursing. 2014
Consultant Nurse Lee Cutler discusses the study he was involved in with his colleague Paula Sluman. Ventilator associated pneumonia is a big problem in the critical care environment so it is very important that we take all the measures we can do reduce its incidence. This seems like a simple approach which makes a difference.
2015-01-1031 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025Media Network Gigantic Jingle CollectionMay 2022: This is a re-issue of a file first published in 2012, but which was buried on this archive site. Following comments on Facebook, I have re-released it. This is what you get if you take three production CDs that I used in the Media Network studio from 1995-2000 and fire them off one by one. It turns into 85 minutes of nostalgia with the daft jingles and promos we made to parody international broadcasting in the nineties. Ised the Dalet Workstation to make most of these - because it was the only way to do multirack mixes at...
2014-04-141h 24
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.28.01.1999 Radio's FutureThis programme revisited a recurring topic; what is the future of radio? In 1999 it was clearly going to be DAB as well as the web. In other words we thought it was going to hybrid back then. This edition of the programme looked at major changes rumoured at the BBC World Service as well as Radio France Internationale. Radio Netherlands Bonaire relay station has been having delay problems. Jim Cutler also has the dig-deeper jingle which always brings a smile.
I believe this is yet another example of how Radio Netherlands made maximum use of the resources...
2014-02-1629 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.16.01.1997. Radio Ham RevisitedThis edition ot the programme recalled the old and new versions of the Radio Ham sketch made famous by British comedian Tony Hancock. Later re-recorded by Paul Merton and released in 1997. We also reviewed a new program called EuroDx from Jan Nieuwenhuis.
There's also the annual Media Quiz context with Jim Cutler. Don't try those numbers or email addresses today though. Lou Josephs has been looking at push content technology. Philips was putting a lot of money into Web TV. Love those descriptions of high-speed technology.
2014-02-1529 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.02.01.1997.FijiVery much an "island" edition of Media Network. A station in Anguilla was testing and we talked to Barry Ferber, and Australian radio consultant who went in to Radio Fiji to shake things up. There's another chance to hear Jim Cutler's impossible radio contest. Martin Roos opens Talk Radio on 1395 kHz from Holland. VOA Europe now becomes VOA Express.
2014-02-1529 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.07.01.1993. Radio Czechoslovakia splitsRadio Prague returns as the country of Czechoslovakia ceases to exist. Jim Cutler goes mad about our phone number. Radio Sweden changes its output. Changes are afoot at Radio Luxembourg, with the ending of English broadcasts. Wolfgang Schultz reports from Hamburg. Radio Monique is revived on Euronet via SkySports. Euronews is launched from Lyon. Dutch public broadcasters scorn the channel. We remember LM Radio out of Mozambique. Victor Goonetilleke remembers hearing it. Moldova is testing, as so is Radio Australia.
2013-01-2231 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.21.12.1995. American Forces Migrate EastThis programme explored the idea of BVN-TV, Dutch language satellite television for Europe. We also looked at why more stations is the US have not moved into the expanded mediumwave band. We examine how the NOZEMA was planning to use lower bit rates for DAB. In the end, DAB never took off in the Netherlands so the research was superceded by events. There was a look at the IBOC alternative. The IBOC camp did not like the way the European's scheduled the Eureka 147 side by side tests. Voice of America is threatened with cutbacks. As AFN closes down it's...
2012-10-2531 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.27.03.1997. Conet Spy Number ProjectThe mystery of the spy number stations has been a recurring theme in Media Network. Perhaps the most elaborate project to catalogue them was a 4 CD project set up in 1997.
I see it's still listed in Wikipedia. The edition of Media Network talked with the producer of the CD in the second half of the show. We also looked at how radio was seen in the dim distant past (Remember the TM Century Punk Country Campaign?) and Jim Cutler threw in a surprise T-shirt competition. Perfect proof that the nineties weren't boring, even though no-one had a...
2012-09-2329 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025Media Network Jingle Montage 1985-1996Just found a couple of CDs with examples of Media Network jingles and montages that were used in the programme between 1985 and 1996. They feature the voice talents of Bill Mitchell, Lou Josephs, Jim Cutler, Gene Reich (ex VoA), Pete Myers, Nevil Gray, Peter Barsby (the presenter of BBC's World Radio Club in the 1980's), Rob Groen and that mysterious lady who worked on Radio Tirana. Let me know if you want to hear more. Boy we were having fun then. Radio Netherlands may be a memory now, but they were strong memories weren't they? Photo of Lou Josephs, Jonathan...
2012-07-0118 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.15.08.1991.ORF QSLs and EWTNThis was an example of a listener driven show. We start with changes to Radio Netherlands, Pete Myers talks about Hidden Holland - Emporer's and Engineers. Listener complaint about elitist digital radios! We're printing special QSL cards for a special test transmission 9860 kHz. Satellite news from Paul Balster. Quality Europe FM starts satellite transmissions. Hallmark isn't a new brand though. Sunrise Radio is back on Astra. Holland FM is also active. Eclipse FM is to operate from Jersey! Arthur Cushen has news from New Zealand, including Japanese from RNZI. RNW sends out 15000 QSLs a year. Wolf Harranth explains what...
2012-06-1731 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.18.03.1999.Voice of Peace and Student RadioThis programme had the news that the Voice of Peace was returning (website still up), AMARC starts a special webcast and radio marathon, Jim Cutler explains the new safari series, Steve Whitt talks about how mediumwave is being down graded in favour of FM. In the UK there have been more low-power special event licences. Radio Caroline though, would not qualify. Frequencies such as 999 kHz. Media Network's MW Test lab: we've been testing the C Crane radio.
2012-05-2830 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.23.01.1992 - More from Moscow on Russian BardsI see that Vasily Strelnikov is back on the Voice of Russia, reminiscing with colleagues about the days of Radio Moscow World Service. They have a facebook page (search for "from Moscow with Love"). Richard Measham of BBC Monitoring explains how time changes in Russia have affected the complex external broadcast schedule (curiously time changes are back in the news as Russia has decided to adopt permanent summer time in 2011).
In this programme Vasily explains about Radio Ala, a station which played Bard folkmusic which popped up on shortwave having hired transmission facilities formerly used by Soviet ja...
2011-04-2331 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.01.06.1995. Internet and SWLs in 1995This show kicks off with the news that ICRC (Red Cross) reorganises in Geneva. Has Lowe Electronics missed the boat with the lack of passband tuning? Roy Sangren of Radio Scandinavia does another test. I think he has a world record in test transmissions.
We then ran a feature on the Internet for Shortwave Radio Listeners. We chatted with Media Network contributor Jim Cutler about his vision of what could happen next. He was spot on. The problem in those days was the speed. 28.8 kb/sec dial-up modem was the standard. We talk to one station experimenting w...
2011-03-2031 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.03.12.1998 - Karl Rossiter on the future of Media (1998)This edition includes a mean Christmas contest promo, Media News from Victor Goonetilleke and we talk to special guest Karl Rossiter, on the future of digital television and radio. At that time, the economic downtown in Asia had actually stimulated the broadcasting business to tighten its belt and look for alternative technologies. Karl predicted that costs could be cut to 1/5th if IP protocols were adopted. TV New Zealand was running a couple of networks on servers as early at 1998. Note Karl's use of the word Hybrid, because that word seems to be very much in vogue again now, 12 a...
2011-01-0230 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.13.08.1998 - Screaming Lord Sutch CDSo who remembers the radio stations that operated from the Forts in the 1960's? They were trying to break the monopoly of the BBC but choosing to use abandoned WWII anti-aircraft defenses built in the North Sea rather than the ships used by Radio Veronica and Caroline. The answer is that plenty of people still remember those broadcast pioneers, as I discovered at the Radioday.nl in the Casa400 hotel in Amsterdam on November 13th 2010. That lead to a request to dig up this show from August 13th 1998 in which we reviewed a new CD about the Forts, containing interviews...
2010-11-2030 min
The Media Network Vintage Vault 2024-2025MN.20.08.1992. WNYW TributeIn August 1992, Media Network contributor Lou Josephs took me in his car to a poison-ivy infested ruin on a hill over-looking the Atlantic Ocean. It was from this point in Scituate, Massachusetts that WRUL, WNYW and WYFR broadcast programmes for several decades. Lou was working then for WROR in Boston, but in earlier years he had a Saturday job working in the New York City offices of WNYW. Luckily he also owned one of the first cassette recorders (so new they didn't know how to pronounce it on DXing Worldwide). I always thought that at its peak in the...
2010-04-1231 min