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Time Pals PodcastTime Pals Minis: Botch to the FutureSend us a textThis week, Time Pals co-host ShadoSpartan brings back Mini-Episodes and takes hilarious dive into the world of pro wrestling botches — from debut disasters to matches that went completely off the rails.Fellow Time Pal Underscore and Special guest Twitch streamer MrBortman (twitch.tv/mrbortmanttv) cover the infamous Sting vs. Jeff Hardy meltdown, Ted Dibiase Jr iconic excuses, the Thanksgiving fever dream known as The Gobbledy Gooker, and much more!Join us as we react, relive, an...
2025-11-0545 min
Wake Up Excited!The Power of Exuberance with Rebecca Garza-BortmanBrad Frost sits down with the enthusiastic and ultra-talented Rebecca Garza Bortman. As a story designer, Rebecca is known for her contributions like the iconic red YouTube play button and her current role at the Chan Zuckerberg Institute. The conversation covers a broad range of topics, from the importance of family and the influence of music on immortality, to creative inspiration, career paths for young people, and the significance of playing in everyday life. Rebecca also shares about her unique rock opera wedding and how her exuberance fuels her life and work. This episode is a joyful dive into...
2025-10-221h 12
This Week in SolarStarting and Scaling a Values-Based Company: Dara BortmanShow Notes: Dara Bortman is a Returned Peace Corps Response Volunteer and former co-owner and Senior VP of Marketing & Sales at Exact Solar. Over 15 years, she helped grow Exact Solar into one of the most respected solar installers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, building a company culture rooted in honesty and advocacy. Here’s her LinkedIn.Expect to learn:* How Exact Solar grew from a single (almost accidental) pool heating project into a values-driven regional leader.* Why honesty and education are the most effective sales tools for a...
2025-08-2033 min
Radio WilderROCK N' ROLL CIRCUS #46Live Conversation Spotlight: THE Jenny Bortman!
On the first Saturday in August, we went live with the one and only Jenny Bortman, CIC — a dynamo, a blast to hang out with, and a business powerhouse. As President of Universal Insurance Programs, Jenny works across multiple industries beyond her self-storage sweet spot, giving UIP a unique and versatile underwriting edge.
But Jenny’s not all about insurance — she’s got a romantic streak in her music taste! We built her playlist, “Jenny’s Jewels,” featuring gems like Everything I Do (I Do It for You) by Bryan Adams, L...
2025-08-141h 38Radio WilderROCK N' ROLL CIRCUS #45 Out The Wood Work🔥 Brand New Music Alert! 🔥
We’re thrilled to debut “Hold On to Your Dream” by Rick Stiles, produced by none other than Howard Steele—our multiple gold record winner and co-founder of Studio 55 with Richard Perry!
Straight from Howard’s stunning new Montana studio, this track sounds amazing, and we’re proud to break it right here on Radio Wilder!
🎙️ Also just recorded: a great Conversations session with Jenny Bortman, President of Universal Insurance Programs. Look for it on our YouTube channel @radiowilder by the end of August—don’t miss it!
This week’s Deuces brings...
2025-08-072h 05Radio WilderROCK N' ROLL CIRCUS #43Rock on, even as the legends leave us 🎸❤️
We just lost Ozzy this Tuesday. He was 76 and had just wrapped up his reunion tour with Black Sabbath. Last week, we said goodbye to Connie Francis at 80. As we spin nearly 80 years of rock 'n’ roll, these losses hit more often. But the music? It never stops. It’s the heartbeat of our lives—and we keep playing it.
Because our shows are recorded a week or two in advance, we couldn’t slip Ozzy in this week. But we’ve got a worthy stand-in—Alice Cooper and the Holl...
2025-07-241h 50Radio WilderROCK N' ROLL CIRCUS LIVE🎉 We’re BACK, Wilder Nation! 🎉
After our first vacation in 7 years, Radio Wilder Live returns—and we’re rested, recharged, and ready to rock your speakers!
This summer, several of us ventured on an epic European adventure packed with history, wild sights, and... gelato. Yes, we set aside $800 just for gelato and came home with almost $600 (not bad, right?). But the real win? The gelato champions:
🥇 Luciano’s in Rome
🥈 Amorino in Italy
And the flavor showdown:
🍨 Harry’s favorite – Fig with Pistachio (with real pistachios!)
🍨 Ray’s favorite – Classi...
2025-06-051h 55
Let Me Tell You About...Bob the BlogA deep dive through a forgotten 2006 blog about a strange man and his roommate from Hell. "Bob". (With pictures!)Imgur Album (Important) : https://imgur.com/a/rkKb7rJTalking Points: Doing the bortman,braindead roommate from hell,collector plates,werent make sense,keep that salt in there,Kid Rock volume 14,burning bugs with a lighter in his room,Antique Dealer,front plage,PEWP_FARTZ,jackbreak,all night bob,comaboy,fugue straight,offin,march ick,he just disappears,America's Value,30 pack is good for one day,hogs in heaven,ninjas,the perfect man,PC tower tower...
2025-03-121h 27
The Mr. Brrrr ShowHow To Build a Half-Billion Dollar Real Estate Empire | Tucker Blalock & Oleg BortmanIn this special episode of the Mr. BRRRR Show, we’re breaking new ground by hosting two incredible guests at once! Join us as we sit down with Tucker Blaylock and Oleg Bortman, the powerhouse duo behind The Brokery, a thriving real estate brokerage in Phoenix, Arizona. From humble beginnings to achieving nearly half a billion dollars in sales, Tucker and Oleg share their journey, insights, and the hard-earned lessons that led them to the top.Listen in as we discuss:The importance of investing in yourself and building a team that shares your values.
2024-11-041h 04
Vocación ArgentinaGuillermo Bortman: "Argentina es un país único"Cardiólogo, miembro del equipo de profesionales del Sanatorio de la Trinidad y director médico del Club Atlético Boca Juniors. Hijo de un pediatra y padre de una joven médica residente. Su vocación por la medicina surgió cuando aún era adolescente, luego del fallecimiento de su madre por muerte súbita durante un viaje por España. "Decidí estudiar medicina influenciado por esa situación", relata. Se especializó en trasplantes cardíacos en universidades de Estados Unidos. Rechazó ofertas para trabajar en ese país, y también en Arabia Saudita, para volver a vivir en la Arge...
2024-07-0930 min
51 PercentLooking back on New Paltz’s “Winter of Love”On this week's 51%, we brush up on the history of marriage equality in the U.S., and look back on the first same-sex weddings in New Paltz, New York — which took place more than a decade before the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality nationwide. We also hear from psychoanalysts Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini about their book Gender Without Identity, proposing a new way of looking at how life shapes everyone's experience with gender.
Guests: Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini, authors ofGender Without Identity
A big thanks to Laura Bortman for lending sound to this ep...
2024-07-0432 min51 PercentLooking back on New Paltz’s “Winter of Love”On this week's 51%, we brush up on the history of marriage equality in the U.S., and look back on the first same-sex weddings in New Paltz, New York — which took place more than a decade before the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality nationwide. We also hear from psychoanalysts Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini about their book Gender Without Identity, proposing a new way of looking at how life shapes everyone's experience with gender.
Guests: Avgi Saketopoulou and Ann Pellegrini, authors ofGender Without Identity
A big thanks to Laura Bortman for lending sound to this ep...
2024-07-0432 min
Plataforma Melhor RHPara manter o foco | #2ºFEMCC - 12Após um grande boom de destaque durante e após a pandemia, a preocupação com a saúde mental entrou de fato para a agenda das empresas? Por se tratar de um cuidado que acontece dia após dia, a criação de um ambiente saudável que promova isso é essencial - e exige muitas etapas e direcionamentos. Neste painel, especialistas e líderes de RH debatem os desafios do cenário atual no cuidado com o bem-estar psicológico dos colaboradores: as atitudes que de fato fazem a diferença no desenvolvimento de uma cultura interna, a oferta de re...
2024-06-0741 min
Mac Folklore RadioJean-Louis Gassée Interview (1998)
A snapshot of Be’s direction in 1998 post-Apple merger talks and pre-bankruptcy.
Original text by Henry Bortman.
Selected Jean-Louis Gassée quotes:
“Who could have put a date on not getting fired for using Linux?”
“One of my role models is Michael Dell. […] He looks like a sage in the industry now, but he didn’t always look like this.”
“The simple fact is, today if you write a line of C++ code, chances are you’re competing with Microsoft.”
The 1996 BeOS vs. NeXTSTEP bakeoff story as told by Avie Tevanian...
2024-05-1436 min
Finding Arizona PodcastPODCAST #403: OLEG BORTMANOn the Finding Arizona Podcast, host Jose Acevedo welcomed Oleg Bortman, author, entrepreneur and co-founder of The Brokery. Oleg's journey from Ukraine to establishing a successful real estate company highlights the role of community in business growth. He shares valuable insights and advice on real estate investment, emphasizing the power of community engagement. The episode explores Oleg's dedication to local expertise and the positive impact of investing in the community, showcasing long-term business success through genuine connections. Oleg's passion for storytelling and enthusiasm for the Phoenix real estate market enrich the conversation, providing a holistic view of the industry...
2024-04-1350 min
Unfinished BusinessOleg Bortman talks about perseverance, sales and growth.David Sliman goes into the life of Oleg Bortman, exploring his beginnings as an immigrant to becoming a real estate industry giant. Discover the key moments and decisions that pushed Oleg from delivering newspapers to running a real estate empire and becoming the author of "Always Ahead."
Key points:
Accepting rejection and turning it into a springboard to success.
The importance of work ethic, discipline and investing in your brand.
Oleg's motivational philosophy and unique approach to life and business.
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2024-04-1042 minMac Folklore RadioThe History of Be, Inc. (1998)
Original text by Henry Bortman.
Be’s roller coaster ride from 1990-1998: the 1995 O.J. Simpson trial, Commodore’s Irving Gould, a thirty-mile hike to the sea, headhunting disgruntled Apple employees, and what to do when Apple says you’re not allowed to exhibit at WWDC 1996.
Pictures of an AT&T Hobbit BeBox motherboard from ex-Be-er Jean-Baptiste Quéru.
Jean-Louis Gassée’s story about having dinner with John Sculley from the 2011 Steve Jobs Legacy event at the Churchill Club.
The 1996 BeOS vs. NeXTSTEP bakeoff story as told by Avie Tevanian.
Acor...
2024-03-1038 minMac Folklore RadioPlan Be (1997)
Original text by Henry Bortman and Jeff Pittelkau, MacUser, January 1997.
How does BeOS measure up to System 7.5, and could it have become the next-generation Mac OS? The authors examine why Copland would not have been the crashproof operating system we had all hoped for.
Official BeOS demo video from … I’ll have to guess 1998, the year the x86 port of BeOS shipped. An extremely rudimentary port of Cinema 4D is shown. Maxon appears to have dropped all plans to complete their BeOS port of Cinema 4D after Be decided to focus on the Internet appliance mark...
2024-02-1228 min
Decoding Healthcare ResearchSudden Cardiac Arrest: What can be done to save more lives. |Ep.16In this episode, join the conversation with Dr. E.F. Rain, Dr. Adrian Baranchuk, Professor of Medicine at Queen’s University, in Kingston, Canada, and Mario Bassi, a Medical Doctor candidate at the same institution. They delve into the sensitive and widely discussed topic of sudden cardiac arrests during sports events, specifically in soccer and basketball stadiums. The discussion revolves around the challenges associated with it and explores how deaths can be prevented by considering the conditions of the stadium and the event facility. Most importantly, they emphasize the significance of creating an effective chain of survival to promptly as...
2024-01-2433 min
Time Pals PodcastThe Time Pals Halloween Video Game Massacre: Voices from the Abyss!The Time Pals celebrate the spooky season by talking wrestling--NAY--by inviting Bosh and ShadoSpartan to talk about their favorite horror games. Lot's of 'em. Each one it's own little terror tickling your feet before you sleep.Links mentioned below:Haunted House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ltYIXh4BQICrossbow Arcade https://youtu.be/RtsuSH9jylw?si=WjFZ9EYzx8Wa75BAs always, ShadoSpartan's deep dives can be found here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyUra0Aumeeh4hZ06OaV4tABoosh can be found on Twitch: https...
2023-10-211h 25
2023-08-0359 min
Time Pals PodcastBonus Episode: Dragon Ball Z Quiz Show vs Underscore's Increasing Lack of Faith in HumanityBrett "Bortman" Baker and ShadoSpartan quiz Underscore about his lack of Dragon Ball Z knowledge with the grand prize being a ziplock bag of lotion. You read that right.
2022-11-0626 min
No Limits SellingOleg Bortman On PositivityBorn in Ukraine, Oleg moved to the United States in 1979 as his family sought the American Dream.
Oleg studied biology at York College and upon graduation began working in Pharmaceutical sales, and was a Regional Sales Director for a fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Company for several years. However, deep down, Oleg knew his true passion was and is real estate. He bought his first investment property in 1999 and quickly became captivated with the entire real estate market. He expanded his portfolio from New Jersey to Nevada and then on to Arizona, quickly seeing his return on investments.
When Oleg moved out West, he reali...
2022-10-2535 min
Real Estate Rockstars Podcast1059: More Structure, More Sales—Building a Business Plan With Oleg BortmanMoney isn’t the only thing that draws people to the real estate profession; they also want the freedom that comes with a career in real estate. But how much freedom can you really have if you want to make good money? On today’s podcast with broker Oleg Bortman, we discuss why most real estate agents make more sales with more structure. Tune in and find out why you need to treat your business like a business, how to build great company culture, and more.
2022-06-3053 min
Time Pals PodcastWorst and Wierdest of Youtube: Mini LaddThis week Brett "Bortman" Baker stops apologizing for Mini Ladd's poor choices and starts the process of healing. . .with his fists. He calls it "Jesus Punches".
2022-06-2030 min
Into the Storm PodcastStand With Ukraine | Oleg Bortman & Art Shalomov | EP01Over the course of the past two months, we have all seen countless articles and news stories recounting the utter tragedy that has suddenly changed the lives of so many. The Russian invasion on Ukraine has left millions of citizens without a life to live, left with nothing but overwhelming feelings of uncertainty and terror. On this episode, we are joined by Oleg Bortman and Art Shalomov, both born in the former Soviet Union, who are passionate about informing everyone of the drastic effect Russia’s actions have taken on the lives of so many. Take a moment to le...
2022-04-2729 min
Adventures in Entrepreneurship10 The Brokery: Selling $350M of Real Estate & Being Ukrainian in America Right NowIn this episode, Jamison and Grayson sit down with Oleg Bortman, owner of The Brokery, a real estate firm. Oleg is FULL of passion and energy, and it’s inspiring to see how he has migrated from Ukraine to America, and made a name for himself and his company in Arizona, all from nothing. Oleg also touches on the Ukrainian vs. Russia conflict, and how he feels as an immigrant from Ukraine. To hear more about Oleg selling over $350M in real estate this year, listen to this week's episode.
2022-04-221h 14
Resources RadioHug a Bus: How Cities Are Tackling Climate Change, with David MillerIn this episode, host Kristin Hayes talks with David Miller, former mayor of the city of Toronto and author of the book, “Solved: How the World’s Great Cities are Fixing the Climate Crisis.” The book came out in late 2020 and argues that cities are, in many ways, uniquely central to climate change action—and are, in fact, some of the best-equipped jurisdictions to take on the climate challenge.
Miller draws from his own experience as a mayor in reflecting on these issues, but also draws on his experience in working with the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group. The book includes...
2021-02-0734 min
Into the Storm PodcastRelentlessly Local | Oleg Bortman and Tucker Blalock | EP07In 2012, newly licensed Oleg Bortman and Tucker Blalock met at a showing in Arcadia. Shortly thereafter, they forged a partnership with a handshake and dove into learning the real estate business and staking their claim on The Biltmore. After a few brand iterations and a lot of growth, they founded The Brokery, a hyper-local boutique brokerage centered on the neighborhood where it all began. During our conversation, Oleg and Tucker got real on several topics, including: Their upbringings (2:35) The genesis of their partnership (14:04) Branching into Arcadia (27:09) Marketing vs Sales (28:39) Their approach to listing appointments (40:49) Company culture and age...
2020-12-161h 15
SAG-AFTRA Foundation ConversationsConversations with Joshua Jackson (2018)Career Conversations Q&A with Joshua Jackson (The Affair, Dawson’s Creek), star of Children of a Lesser God, moderated by BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richard Ridge!" on April 26, 2018.
Joshua Jackson makes his Broadway debut in Children of a Lesser God alongside Lauren Ridloff, telling the story of an unconventional teacher at a school for the deaf and remarkable woman he meets there. It received rave reviews (The New York Times called Jackson a revelation in his role) during last summer’s workshop in The Berkshires. Jackson’s additional stage credits include a successful run on Lon...
2020-07-211h 15
On The Air with Stefan AronsenOn The Air with Happy Fangs & The Hot Toddies • Jan 25th 2015Created a fake battle of the bands between Happy Fangs and The Hot Toddies. For one hour we talked shows and music and battled songs between Happy Fangs from San Francisco and The Hot Toddies from Oakland. Enjoy this set hosted by Stefan Aronsen and featuring Rebecca Bortman, Michael Cobra, and Heidi, Erin, and Sylvia at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco.
2020-04-0353 min
Sweats OffThe Bortman Cometh (Northern Exposure)Northern Exposure. S03 E01. The Bumpy Road to Love. Air date September 23, 1991. We are joined by local superhero Bortman to talk about this 90's classic.
2019-11-0448 min
Real Estate Rockstars Podcast835: Generate 100+ Listings per Year via Print Advertising with Oleg BortmanPrint advertising used to be a staple in the real estate industry, but is it still effective with today’s digitally driven consumers? Broker Oleg Bortman says yes, and his sales are proof that print ads aren’t just viable, they’re extremely effective. Thanks to a heavy focus on print advertising and postcards, Oleg’s team sold 150 homes last year. On today’s show, Oleg breaks down the print-advertising process and explains what it takes to make it work. Oleg also shares several other old-school methods for generating business, gives recommendations on real estate software, and more.Get Inst...
2019-09-2744 min
Advice from MomEp 40: A Grand Finale with All The FeelingsHow do we say goodbye in the grandest of ways? We voyage to a land of flashbacks, jinglecrafts and one of our shamefully-favorite childhood TV shows. Let's just say we'll all be Saved by The Good Advice. With the help of a special guest, our producer & editor, Juliet Hinely, we’ve made you a super nostalgic thank you note, so you’ll never forget us!
Our episode references in this show:
Peach Christ in “Ep 27: Peaches Christ & Veruca Bathsalts—mothering a cultural scene”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/ep-27-peaches-christ
Eve R. Meyer in “Ep 10: Family Dynamics”
https://soundcloud.com/advicefrommom/episode-10-fam...
2019-01-1658 minAdvice from MomEp 39: Architecting an Artful Exit with Kathleen Shannon of Being BossIs it possible to leave a job with grace, respect, and a feeling of success?
This episode explores how to quit your job well. Thanks to a listener letter from Architecting an Artful Exit, we dive into the emotions, the logistics, and the conversations required to make an elegant exit. We’ll even sing you a never-ending song that will motivate you to practice (endings).
Today’s guest is a creative career advice podcast celeb. Kathleen Shannon is one half of the duo behind the wildly popular podcast Being Boss. Their podcast offers advice on the mindset, habits, routines, boundaries, and...
2019-01-0935 minAdvice from MomEp 38: Frustrated Sugar Mama with Dr. Sue JohnsonWhat do you do when you’re dreaming big, but your partner is just snoozing? What if you feel bitter about footing the bill, but your long-term relationship isn’t budging?
This episode explores relationship questions that affect so many couples: How do we understand ourselves and our mates? How do we truly communicate in a relationship? Thanks to a listener letter from Frustrated Sugar Mama, we two-step our way through these questions and more. We even learn the The Protest Polka!
Momma B & so many psychologists out there are thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Dr. Sue Johnso...
2018-12-1930 minAdvice from MomEp 37: A Second Helping for The HolidaysJust in time to make you say “I love the HoliYAYs,” we’ve dusted off our very first MomNet episode. Hear Detective Momma B PhD sleuth her way through some hearty family-induced stress scenarios. If you’re already on your second listen, we promise this episode just keeps getting butter. More about the Iowa Butter Cow:
https://www.iowastatefair.org/about/butter-cow/
Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing and Sound Design by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme mu...
2018-11-2124 minAdvice from MomEp 36: Poetry Corner: "Children Learn What They Live"How do childhood experiences affect our adult behaviors? We're getting literary to find some answers with one of Momma B PhD’s favorite poems!
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MOMMA B’S GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
The complete poem: “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/overcoming-child-abuse/201112/children-learn-what-they-live
More background on the poem:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Nolte
More about automatic negative thoughts: https://www.brainmdhealth.com/blog/4-questions-to-transform-your-thinking-and-lift-your-mood/
More about Trump’s childhood minister:
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/10/donald-trump-2016-norman-vincent-peale-213220
More about Trump’s mom:
https://www.polit...
2018-11-1420 minAdvice from MomEp 35: Attack of The Cringe with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen of Savvy PsychologistHave you ever been haunted by an ancient memory? Or spooked by an intrusive thought? This Halloween episode explores the fears that many of us experience. Thanks to a listener letter from Anxious in Ann Arbor, we dive into social anxiety and cringe attacks, whilst crafting you a waterproof metaphor for your anxiety.
Momma B is especially thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. She is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, and her book, How to Be Yourself.
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2018-10-3135 minAdvice from MomEp 34: Sexless Sourpuss with Erika Moen from Oh Joy Sex ToyWhat do you do when you like sex way more than your partner? This episode goes places this mother-daughter duo never imagined when they are asked to answer a listener letter from Sexless Sourpuss. How will Rebecca deal when a show topic threatens to end her 27-year moratorium on talking to Momma B about S-E-X?
We are so excited for you to meet our guest for this show, Erika Moen, the talented cartoonist behind “Oh Joy Sex Toy” and co-author of the upcoming book, Drawn to Sex: The Basics, coming out on Nov 6! Buy it on Powell's https://www.powells.com...
2018-10-1739 minAdvice from MomEp 33: Resenting My Rich Friends with Gaby DunnHave you ever felt jealous of a friend’s good fortune? Do those feelings get uglier when you know that their financial freedom is thanks to parental help? This episode answers a listener letter from Resenting My Rich Friends, and explores material resentment, the mental health implications of jealousy monsters, and what to do when everyone around you has an in-home bowling alley.
We are thrilled to include the guest advice of Gaby Dunn, host of the podcast and the upcoming book, Bad with Money (due out Jan 1, 2019): http://gabydunn.com/badwithmoneybook
Advice from Mom is a production of Wise On...
2018-10-0329 minAdvice from MomEp 32: Self-Care Sammiches with Lizz Winstead & Negin FarsadWhether you’re building an organization, pitching your big idea, or harnessing your creative brilliance for social change, we are serving up some self-care sammiches in our first-ever advice cooking show and what might be our kookiest episode yet. We have two hilarious, wise, and self-reflective comedians as guests: Lizz Winstead of Lady Parts Justice and The Daily Show, and Negin Farsad of Fake the Nation. Let’s get that advice cookin'!
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Lizz Winstead is the founder and chief creative officer of Lady Parts Justice League and one of the top political satirists working today. As co-creator...
2018-09-1939 minAdvice from MomEp 31: Looking to Plant with Anna SaleTaking root in a new place can be hard, especially if it’s the 13th new place you’ve lived in the last 12 years! This episode answers a listener letter from Looking To Plant, and dives into understanding mood disorders, what it means to be a survivor, and the symbolism of a single succulent!
We are pleased to start off Season 3 with guest advice from the brilliant Anna Sale, the host and managing editor of Death, Sex & Money —WNYC’s interview show about the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
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2018-09-0531 minAdvice from MomSneak peek of Season 3 & wise words from Anna SaleGet ready for a splendid third season, polka dots and all! Enjoy this lil' preview of what Momma B PhD & Rebecca have cooking for the coming months and hear some wise words on advice from next week's guest, Anna Sale, host of WNYC's Death, Sex, and Money.
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Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mi...
2018-08-2921 min
The House Show Show with Zen ZenithLove Jerks035. San Francisco's indie pop darlings the Love Jerks - Bryan Garza of Scissors for Lefty and Rebecca Garza-Bortman of Happy Fangs and My First Earthquake - stop by to share tales about their rock opera wedding, eating cereal in the shower, Rebecca's podcast "Advice from Mom" and the classic rivalry Rockers vs. Dockers. Check out more from Love Jerks at http://www.lovejerks.com Recorded at the Jam Pan in San Francisco, CA by Justin SanSouci Edited by Zen Zenith Produced by Zen Zenith and Jake Lloyd Original theme son...
2018-07-3152 minAdvice from MomEp 30: The Daughters of Dr. T — a summer updateWhat ever happened with Rebecca and her newly-discovered half-sister from Episode 23? Listen here, because we’re coming out of summer-mode to give you the update and Rebecca is playing the PhDC -- AKA the Psychologist’s Daughter’s Card. In this episode, Rebecca tells her mom everything that has happened and gets her advice on how to deal with this evolving personal narrative that has thoroughly rattled her sense of self.
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GOODIE BAG OF HELPFUL LINKS
Resources for adoptees and other biological discoverers
"Adoption Therapy: Perspectives from Clients and Clinicians on Processing and Healing Post-Adoption Is...
2018-07-2500 minAdvice from MomEp 29: When To Be a Whistleblower—a Father's Day specialFor Father's Day, Advice from Mom is turning the microphone on Momma B’s favorite man. Get ready for an epic story and some featherly wisdom from Poppa B! Most dads blowing whistles are refereeing their kids soccer game, but in this story of 1960s workplace woes, Papa B finds himself blowing the whistle on something much bigger and more sinister than he ever could have imagined at the tender age of 24. Dr. Momma B PhD shares mental health tips to help fortify yourself in similar situations, and Rebecca gives an update on her sperm-donor origin story in a follow-up on...
2018-06-1339 minAdvice from MomEp 28: Dolores Huerta & Camila Chávez—mothering social actionIf you don’t know who Dolores Huerta is yet, get ready to meet one of the most important activists in American history. Dolores has been organizing, rallying, and changing policy for workers’ rights and racial justice for over 70 years. In this grand finale of our "Meet the MAYtriarchy" special series, we chat with the living legend herself, and her youngest daughter, Camila Chávez, because Dolores didn’t just mother a movement, she also mothered 11 children at the same time.
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Dolores Huerta was an equal partner in co-founding the first farm workers unions with Cesar Chávez. Tir...
2018-05-3039 minAdvice from MomEp 27: Peaches Christ & Veruca Bathsalts—mothering a cultural scenePeaches Christ, AKA Joshua Grannell, has mentored a whole generation of San Francisco drag performers, including the fantastically-tattooed Veruca Bathsalts, AKA Seth Shubin. In this third installment of Meet the MAYtriarchy, we talk to them both about the fellowship of performance, keeping drag transgressive, and how their creative contributions are part of a much bigger cultural movement and legacy.
Joshua Grannell is a filmmaker best known as his alter-ego “Peaches Christ”, an underground drag superstar and cult movie impresario. Joshua is the writer and director of the feature film All About Evil. The award-winning dark comedy gore film stars Natasha Lyon...
2018-05-2339 minAdvice from MomEp 26: Emily Chang with her mother, Sandy—breaking up the boys clubIn this second installment of our special MAYtriarchy series, we explore mothering change in the tech world with Bloomberg Technology anchor, Emily Chang, in conversation with her own mother, Sandy. In her recent book, "Brotopia," Emily sheds light on the treatment of female technology professionals. We discuss Emily’s campaign for workplace equality, how Sandy combats her daughter’s book trolls, and the best advice Emily ever got from Sheryl Sandberg.
Emily Chang is the anchor and executive producer of Bloomberg Technology, a daily TV show focused on global technology and Bloomberg Studio 1.0, where she regularly speaks to top executives, inve...
2018-05-1637 minAdvice from MomEp 25: Dr. Harriet Lerner—how we think about mothersTo kick off our May series on mothering social change, what could be more fitting than to re-examine how we think about motherhood and mental health? Momma B & Rebecca talk to esteemed psychologist, Dr. Harriet Lerner, one of our nation's most loved and respected experts on women and family relationships, and the author of twelve books include The New York Times bestseller, The Dance of Anger, The Mother Dance, and, most recently, Why Won't You Apologize? Harriet also shares the true feminist origins of Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all our favorite moms & non-moms!
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2018-05-0937 minAdvice from MomEp 24: Meet The MAYtriarchy—mothering social changeEach week, all month long, we’ll be featuring revolutionary motherly figures of all sorts. Here's a sneak peek of our May episodes with accomplished matriarchs who embody the term “mother” as a *verb* and help us understand what it takes to mother a movement. Can’t wait for you to hear more from each of these wise ones. Plus Momma B reacts to her very first published podcast review!
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We got our first podcast review! See for yourself:
http://constantlistener.com/constant-listener-weekly-february-19-2018/
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2018-05-0220 minAdvice from MomEp 23: The Mystery of Dr. T — season 2 finaleWhat do you say when you meet a newly-discovered sibling? What do you do with newly-discovered emotions you can't explain?
For our Season 2 finale, Rebecca calls on her “daughterly right” to ask her own mom for advice, and she and Momma B tell the story of the mystery man responsible for the origins of this mother-daughter duo.
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Send us your feedback and win a box of Advice from Mom sneeze-solvers (many tiny packets of tissues):
http://www.advicefrom.mom/feedback
The film, Made in America, a great resource for inf...
2018-04-0400 minAdvice from MomEp 22: Breaking Up With A Therapist—a baby steps specialWho said breaking up with your therapist can't be fun? Fine, I'll say it: breaking up with a therapist is NOT fun. It could be such a yuck of a time that you might stay in therapy for years just to avoid this un-fun interaction. But that doesn't mean that a seasoned psychologist and her detective-loving daughter can't offer you some tips and entertainment while you prepare for such a task.
Advice from Mom takes real-life questions and stories from our listeners and like one might with a cheese cloth, we squeeze out the mental health advice and takeaway tips...
2018-03-2840 minAdvice from MomEp 21: Boss & Daughter with Ruth Pointer of The Pointer SistersWhat do you do when your family business is running you into the ground? How do you balance your relationships as family members and business partners? And when is it time to take a break? There are many big life questions in this letter from a listener who signs her name “Boss & Daughter”. Dr. Momma B provides lots of good resources for this precarious balancing act, and we hear advice and stories from another wise woman with a family business: singer Ruth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters. I’m sooooo excited (for you to hear these stories!)
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2018-03-2128 minAdvice from MomEp 20: In Memory of My Man with Rebecca Soffer of Modern LossHow do you honor the memory of a loved one while letting go of the grief? What if that loved one was your soulmate? On this episode, we read a letter from a listener who signs his name “In Memory of My Man”. Dr. Momma B explains a therapy technique designed for individuals who have experienced trauma and we hear from the cofounder and CEO of Modern Loss, Rebecca Soffer, about her own story of loss and healing.
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“MODERN LOSS: Candid Conversation About Grief. Beginners Welcome”
by Rebecca Soffer and G...
2018-03-1439 minAdvice from MomEp 19: "It Bears Repeating" with Michaela WatkinsWhat do you need after pouring your heart and soul into a project for months and months only to get a rejection? You need a pep talk! On this episode, we turbo-time-machine back to a listener letter from “Recently Rejected.” Dr. Momma B gives her advice a refresh, and we revisit a full-hearted pep talk from the star of Hulu’s Casual and a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, Michaela Watkins.
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Momma B wants to hear from you! Have we answered your question on the show? How are you...
2018-03-0725 minAdvice from MomEp 18: Surviving Your First Therapy Session—a baby steps specialFor part 2 of our baby-step special on finding your therapist, Momma B PhD, holds your hand all the way to the therapist’s office as we cover what’s gonna happen at your first session. What should you expect to share? Should you always feel better after your first session? How many sessions does it take to know if your new therapist is a good match for you? All these questions answered, as well as some personal therapy adventures from Momma B’s past as a “young, naive thing in Philadelphia”.
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2018-02-2823 minAdvice from MomEp 17: Finding Your Therapist IRL—a baby steps specialHow do you start the search for your *very own* real life therapist? What should you search online? What should you search for on your health insurance card? What if you don’t have insurance? Is it kosher to ask your potential therapist questions about themselves? In this baby-step special, Dr. Momma B holds your hand and takes us inside the mental health system to help YOU navigate finding a therapist of your very own, IRL.
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Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
APA Help Center: http://www.apa...
2018-02-2125 minAdvice from MomEp 16: Caught Between Coasts with Call Your GirlfriendHow do you build a substantial life for yourself in a new place? How do you nourish old friendships from afar? How do you keep from doubting a big decision you’ve made? On this episode, we explore all this and more with a listener letter from “Coast Between Coasts,” Dr. Momma B, PhD, and guest gal pals Aminatou & Ann from Call Your Girlfriend—a “podcast for long distance besties everywhere!”: http://www.callyourgirlfriend.com
Happy Galentine’s Day, everyone!
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2018-02-1331 minAdvice from MomEp 15: Successfully Single with Moira WeigelWhether you’re single, coupled-up, or not even interested in a cuddle buddy at the moment, this episode’s question about dating is really about so much more. It’s time to explore the mind-opening world of personality temperaments with a letter from a listener who signs her name, “Successfully Single” ... and a chorus of bored children from your Teddy Ruxpin dreams.
Our guest for this episode is the brilliant Moira Weigel, author of Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating. She’s a writer, translator, and scholar currently at the Harvard Society of Fellows. In 2017, she received her PhD from Yale Un...
2018-02-0729 minAdvice from MomEp 14: Heart Left Hanging with Esther PerelWhat do you when your partner finds your vulnerability unattractive? On this episode, we answer a letter from a listener who signs her name as “Heart Left Hanging.”
Our guest for this episode is none other than renowned couples therapist and TED speaker, Esther Perel. She is the bestselling author of Mating in Captivity and the host of top Audible original series Where Should We Begin? Her newest book, The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity, published in October 2017. Learn more at EstherPerel.com or by following @EstherPerelOffical on Instagram.
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2018-01-3133 minAdvice from MomSeason 2 Sneak Peek: The Momtage & so much moreGet ready for Season 2 of Advice from Mom! We’ve got more advice adventures with expert guests, more fascinating questions from listeners like you (maybe even YOU in particular!), and the same great Momma B, PhD, dishing up her signature emotionally-savvy advice and motherly love. And this season, you can get Advice from Mom every week—Season 2 will be coming to you every #wisewednesday starting Jan 31. Check out this preview to hear what’s ahead and subscribe now to be the first to hear Advice from Mom :)
2018-01-2406 minAdvice from MomEp 13: New Year’s Bonus: Beyond the Resolution!Your potential for 2018 doesn’t have to be squeezed into just one phrase or resolution. Here at Advice from Mom HQ, we believe self-improvement and self-reflection can come in a LOT of different forms. For this last bonus episode before we kick off Season 2, Momma B and Rebecca talk about how to head into 2018 and go BEYOND THE RESOLUTION. Happy New Year!
PS: We’ll be releasing the first episode of Season 2 in just a few weeks (yay!!). If you have 30 seconds to spare and would like to help us out tremendously, please go to iTunes or wherever you’ve found...
2018-01-0319 minAdvice from MomEp 12: Home for the Holidays with Doctor/Detective Momma BHoliday Bonus Episode! There are so many ways that family gatherings can stress us out—whether it’s what your family expects of you, what you expect of them, what might be said (or unsaid, or yelled…) at the dinner table, or even just seeing certain family members. Momma B is here with her motherly mental health advice to help you improve your holiday cheer. And get ready for our goofiest episode yet as Momma B & Rebecca put on their detective caps to investigate some cases of holiday hazards. We call it MomNet! On this episode we’ll investigate three cases: T...
2017-11-2023 minAdvice from MomEp 11: #MomTooThis is a special off-season bonus episode of Advice from Mom! With these recent headlines about Harvey Weinstein, sexual harassment in the workplace, and over a million people sharing their stories with #MeToo, Momma B has a few stories of her own.
Also, here’s your gateway to all the quick ways you can help us make Season 2 great: www.advicefrom.mom/yourturn Give us your feedback, send in your questions, and find all the other fun (and free!) ways you can help. We appreciate it so much!
Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Advice Services. It wa...
2017-11-0126 minAdvice from MomEp 10: Family Dynamics — season 1 finaleOn this episode, we answer questions about the challenges of family dynamics. You’ll hear questions from Wounded Not Broken, Solamente Uno?, and New Auntie, and advice from Momma B, the director of America’s first crisis hotline, a photographer chef, and a woman in the wilds of Wisconsin. This episode also marks the finale of Season 1! Thank you so much for listening and we’d LOVE your help in making Season 2 even better -- it will take just a few moments and won’t cost you a dime. Please check out these quick things you can do to help Momma B...
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HeroineSmart Leaps {Margaret Stewart}Margaret Stewart has spent her career focusing on designing user experiences that change the world in fundamental ways. As the VP of Product Design at Facebook, and formerly at YouTube and Google, Margaret sees design as creativity in the service of others. More about this episode: majomolfino.com/blog/2018/1/28/smart-leaps-with-margaret-stewartIn this episode, Margaret opens up about her biggest challenges as a woman leader, breaking down some of the notions that tend to hold us back. Along with her inspiring managerial style, she shares insights on the tricky emotions of ambition and guilt, and her recipe...
2017-09-2838 minAdvice from MomEp 9: The Long HaulAll summer, we’ve been exploring what it means to make progress—professionally, personally, and creatively. But how do we make that progress last? Momma B is here to help with advice for the long haul of a creative project, the strategic planning of a fruitful career, and the balancing act between your work and personal life. This episode also includes solid advice from a rock-&-rolling engineer, an actress you’ll recognize from TV, and the founder of a start-up.
We are on the quest for questions about families. If you could use some advice for your family, send in you...
2017-08-3159 minAdvice from MomEp 8: Making ProgressFiguring out your personal process of progress can be tricky! Momma B is ready to help with advice for taking feedback on your work, balancing your creative pursuits with your responsibilities, and playing well with others. We also get stellar advice from some Nashville songbirds, a novelist currently on the NYT best seller list, and the one of NPR’s favorite duos.
Leave us a message about your summer project progress at 1-706-9-ASK-MOM and your success could be included on a future episode.
Complete show notes, questions, guest bios, and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/
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2017-07-2759 minAdvice from MomEp 7: Starting Something BigHitting some stumbling blocks when it comes to starting something BIG? Momma B is here to help with advice for your creative pursuits, professional endeavors, and personal plans. This episode also includes solid advice from all-star guests like world-touring DJ Atish Mehta, New York Times illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, Zak and Shira from the Pregnant Pause podcast and Doree Shafrir, author of the novel Startup. Complete show notes, questions and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/
Meet the wise guests of this episode:
Doree Shafrir is a Senior Tech Writer at BuzzFeed News and author of the novel, Startup. [https://www...
2017-06-2855 minTrail Riding – The Sprocket PodcastE353 – Tori Bortman: The LegendTori Bortman! We should have had her on years ago. She is one of the senior hosts on the KBOO Bike Show, teacher of mechanics and skills at Gracie’s Wrench, author of The Bicycling Big Book of Cycling for Beginners: Everything a new rider needs to know to gear up and start riding; on top … Continue reading E353 – Tori Bortman: The Legend →
2017-05-1400 minAdvice from MomEp 6: Wise Moms of PittsburghFor this special Mother’s Day episode, we are going into mom-overload with listener questions about how to talk to your parent about their mental health, how to help little ones adjust to a culturally-different environment, and how to convince your partner that you two should adopt. Each question will be slathered in 3 doses of advice and we’ll be playing plenty of mother daughter pickleball, but this time, I’m not in San Francisco, many states apart from my mom. For this episode, I’m within hugging distance. And you know who else is? Some of my mom’s wise frien...
2017-05-1055 minAdvice from MomEp 5: Life DetoursThe episode provides empowering advice and a dash of motherly concern for anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn. If you are struggling with a big decision or fearful of an impending change, we are here for you! Also find out what happened when Momma B applied to become a nun at 19. Complete show notes, questions and more available: www.advicefrom.mom/listen/
This episode’s second opinions include:
Introduction: Eli Horowitz is the creator and director of the podcast, Homecoming from Gimlet Media. He is also the co-creator of The Silent History, a digital novel; The Clock Without a...
2017-04-2751 minAdvice from MomEp 4: BreakupsThis episode comes with a downloadable breakup workbook. Get your copy here: http://www.advicefrom.mom/workbook
Complete show notes, questions and visuals available: http://www.advicefrom.mom/listen/
This episode’s second opinions include:
Introduction: Lee Bryon (http://leebyron.com), Facebook designer, engineer and data scientist and creator of Information is Beautiful’s Peak Break-Up Times on Facebook, Here are the visualizations:
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Question 1: Damona Hoffman (https://damonahoffman.com), certified dating coach and host of Dates & Mate...
2017-03-3048 minAdvice from MomEp 3: Workplace WoesThis episode is crafted to help you with your workplace woes. This month we take on three classic workplace woes: toxic work environments, losing your job, and feeling like you can’t be yourself at work.
Every question you’ll hear on today’s show has been sent in by a fellow listener. We are always taking new questions, so if you want some advice from Momma B, please request advice: http://www.advicefrom.mom/request/. You can also leave a voicemail or text us your request: 706-9-ASK-MOM. Less fancifully, that number is (706) 927-5666. We are currently working on upcomi...
2017-02-2853 minAdvice from MomEp 2: Dating Advice from MomOn this episode, we provide advice for those who miss the puppy love of younger years, for those who feel misunderstood while dating, and for those who are looking to make a friendship into a romance and so much mawwwwr!!!
For advice from Momma B, go to www.advicefrom.mom/request or leave a voicemail or text: 706-9-ASK-MOM aka (706) 927-5666. We are currently working on upcoming episodes about working woes and break-ups. Send those questions in pronto!
Each question on this episode gets 3 doses of advice. First you’ll hear Momma B’s advice. Next: You’ll hear a segmen...
2017-01-261h 22
Advice from MomEpisode 1 Bonus: Home of the (Post-Election) HolidaysThis is a holiday bonus segment for Episode 01 of Advice from Mom. If traveling for the holidays means visiting politically-divided households, this bonus is for you. Momma B & me would like to offer you a little audio care package for your journey.
Each question gets 3 doses of advice. First you’ll hear Momma B’s advice. Next: You’ll hear a segment called Mother-Daughter Pickleball, where your host, Rebecca presents some clarifying questions and builds on Momma B's advice. Last, you’ll hear a second opinion, because it’s always good to get a second opinion.
Here’s the question:
I voted for...
2016-12-2219 min
Advice from MomEp 1: Post-Election AdviceWelcome to advice from my mom. She's a psychologist & family therapist and I think you will find she really cares! This post-election episode includes 3 questions and some general advice at the top and bottom of the show.
Each question gets 3 doses of advice. First you’ll hear Momma B’s advice. Next: You’ll hear a segment called Mother-Daughter Pickelball, where your host, Rebecca presents some clarifying questions and builds on Momma B's advice. Last, you’ll hear a second opinion, because it’s always good to get a second opinion.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intend...
2016-12-1253 min
ONTHEGRiND RADiOEp 151 feat. Arthur Abraham, Omar Henry, Delray Raines and Michael BortmanThe Pound4Pound Kings of Boxing Broadcast Journalism, Multimedia & Lifestyle
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KBOO Bike ShowBicycle EvangelismWith their missionary zeal and promises of a better, fuller life,
some of Portland's bicyclists can begin to resemble evangelical
Christians with their fervor and their conversion tactics. This
month, Tori Bortman and Carl Larson discuss 'bicycle evangelism' with
Bengt Halvorsen, Gregg Lavender, and Reverend Phil Sano. Callers and
guests debate the merit of bicycle evangelism until Reverend Phil
draws the show to a close with a recitation of the "Bicycle Lords
Prayer.
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