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Down the Yellow Brick PodDown the Yellow Brick Pod"Out of Oz" by Gregory Maguire with PJ Scott-Blankenship (Part 2)Send us a textTara and EmKay conclude their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "Out of Oz"! Joined by special guest PJ Scott-Blankenship, the trio breaks down each section of the book, shares major takeaways, questions what may happen next, and so much more!Show Notes:Interview with Gregory Maguire - Author of Out of OzHit the Bricks@theeverydayozJoli CreatesHarper Collins Wicked New CollectionInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod...2024-08-072h 28Down the Yellow Brick PodDown the Yellow Brick Pod"Out of Oz" by Gregory Maguire with PJ Scott-Blankenship (Part 1)Send us a textTara and EmKay conclude their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "Out of Oz"! Joined by special guest PJ Scott-Blankenship, rabbit holes include pop culture of 2011, Gregory's inspiration behind the final installment in the series, reader reviews, and so much more!Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.Show Notes:Interview with Gregory Maguire - Author of Out of OzHit the Bricks@theeverydayozDanielle PaigeScenery BagsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https...2024-08-041h 11Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaSlow Flips, with Scott JelinekIn the end it’s all about cash flow. Flipping is a business that requires your time and presence. Landlording comes with its own set of challenges. How about something that provides cash flow from real estate, but is truly mailbox money? Since 2019 I have been buying super inexpensive houses that need a little work and selling them as-is with seller financing. I’m talking about buying for around $10,000 and selling for $40,000. This model was the rationale for forming the Flipping America Buyers Club. By 2022, with no bank foreclosures for 2 years due to the pandemic, inventory was running low and pric...2024-02-1432 minMark And Sarah Talk About SongsMark And Sarah Talk About SongsDo Call It A Comeback, Episode 1: The First 15What is the most representative comeback song in pop history? Our Do Call It A Comeback season will find out...and we have been here for years, thinking about the philosophical definition of a comeback, great creative leaps forward, when B-plus vocals lead to A-plus artistry, the middle-school melodrama of '70s supergroups, savvy collaborations, and how MTV brought the '60s into the Reagan era. Put up a Successories poster and slap it out with a new MASTAS season! Our intro is an LL Byrne J mash-up, and our outro is Luscious Jackson. For more information...2023-09-181h 34Burn Fat and Feast podcastBurn Fat and Feast podcast#63: From "I've Tried Everything" to Fit and EnergizedToday we welcome our Burn Fat and Feast client of the month, Lisa Scott. Listen in as Lisa shares how things changed once she hit 40 and the impact the Burn Fat and Feast program has made on her life.   Check out our website at https://burnfatandfeast.com to find out more about how you can ignite your life and live fully. GRAB ONE OF OUR FREEBIES: Week of Meals (with grocery list and recipes) Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting For Women 5 Days to Burning Fat and Increasing Energy Training Fat Burning Gu...2023-05-3018 minHit the BricksHit the BricksIntermission: I'm Still HereA runaway balloon, a giant purple cow, and talking pigs: uncover the origin of the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.Read the transcript here: https://hitthebricks.com/intermissionCAST:Christopher Dole — Oscar DiggsKarim Kronfli — Mr. SmithJosh Rubino — Professor Swyne, BarneyMarnie Warner — Mrs. SwyneBenji Buckley — PastoriaEmma Sherr-Ziarko — MombiMichael Hammer — Sherif DiggsEster Ellis — The GuardianTownsfolk played by:David RussellRegular PatAebaPeyton StephensJordan Higg...2022-12-2739 minHit the BricksHit the BricksHit the Bricks is on Nebula!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-12-2101 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 176 - "And He Shall Purify"Garrett and Scott kick things off with a welcome to the holiday season and move into the New York Times' take on Sphinx, and the latest from "I Care If You Listen". The guys share music by Dear Silas, Blanco Brown, and more. Multi-time Grammy-nominated artist Curtis Stewart returns to TRILLOQUY to discuss his upcoming performance of Julia Perry's violin concerto, his approach to playing and understanding music, and how musical languages can connect and create communities. Garrett and Scott wrap things up by offering their opinions on a holiday favorite by Handel. Support for TRILLOQUY comes from Schubert Club...2022-11-302h 02Mark And Sarah Talk About SongsMark And Sarah Talk About SongsThe Lilith Fair 40, Episode 05: 25 Up TopWe're in the #LilithFair40 homestretch now with our top 25, joined by Bif Naked, The Juliana Hatfield 3, Jill Scott, Patty Griffin, and the Cardigans. Discovering Toni Morrison, the sophomore-pox that ravaged college radio, commercials for shampoo that contains absinthe, and Wednesday Addams's private moment with Christian Slater -- you won't want to miss this ep, so kick off one shoe and have a listen. Our intro is by Laura Barger and Jack Baldelli, and our outro is by Bettie Serveert. Interstitial music provided by Holly & the Italians. To contact us or buy our books, visit MarkAndSarahTalkAboutSongs.com. To...2022-08-221h 02TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 157 - "Here, Bullet"Inspired by the viscerally provocative poem, "Here, Bullet" by Brian Turner, the art song of the same name by composer Kurt Erickson is, among many things, a plea for western classical arts spaces to directly address gun violence. This composition inspired multi-disciplinary artist Will Chase to write a screenplay, which will be the foundation for an upcoming short film. Both Kurt and Will join Garrett (1:02:00) to unpack the inspirations and challenges of this work, along with its context within the framework of "classical" music. Scott highlights a work by Phillip Glass and cites excerpts from "Stuff White People Like", Garrett...2022-07-201h 55TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 152 - Third SisterThis year, Raven Chacon became the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music with his "Voiceless Mass". He joins Garrett (1:00:00) to talk about his reactions to the win, his perspective on Indigenous land acknowledgements, and more. Garrett and Scott cover a Lizzo misstep, unpack a maestro's words pertaining to "thoughts and prayers", and highlight music by Jennifer Higdon, Kendrick Lamar, and more. Scott takes the lead in the final movement to address racist reactions to Moses Ingram's recent role in "Obi-Wan Kenobi". Playlist: Béla Bartók - Viola Concerto, mov. 3 Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 93, mo...2022-06-151h 55TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 148 - "That's Alien, TO YOU"The Living Earth Show exists to push the boundaries of technical and artistic possibility while amplifying voices, perspectives, and bodies that the classical music tradition has often excluded. The group's Travis Andrews and Andy Meyerson join Garrett in this week's third movement to share more about their work and to explore conversation that affirms words like "noise" and "weird" as they relate to live performance. Scott concludes his celebration of International Guitar Month with an ode to Nile Rodgers and offers his perspective on the recent resignation of The Current's Mary Lucia. Garrett celebrates Anthony Parnther, highlights music by The...2022-04-272h 07TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 146 - Justice and LegitimacyDr. Eugene Rogers is a two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and a 2015 GRAMMY® Award nominee who is recognized as a leading conductor and pedagogue throughout the United States and abroad. He joins Garrett in the third movement to talk about how Black culture drives many people's love of music, his new role as conductor of the Washington National Chorus, and the upcoming premiere of the "Justice Symphony" that he will lead in June. Scott offers ideas on how to engage the classical sub-genre of "new music", Garrett unpacks a church's decision to "give up w...2022-04-132h 07TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 145 - "Hoochie Coochie Mane"This week, Garrett and Scott spend some time reviewing and unpacking the latest Grammy Award ceremony, highlighting the show's performances by Lady Gaga, Doja Cat, Curtis Stewart, Chris Stapleton, and several others. In the second movement, Garrett revisits a bit of operatic video game music while Scott honors the birth anniversary of Muddy Waters. Perri and Charlotte from the "Thrilled to Announce" podcast join Garrett in the third movement to discuss digital creation, DEI in opera, and podcasting in the "classical" sphere. And in the weekly TRILLOQUY Scott offers a whistleblower letter written by a former employee of Chamber Music...2022-04-062h 04TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 143 - Butterflies and Little BirdsFounded in 2020, the Black Opera Alliance has continued to stake its claim on arts activism, with the organization both speaking up for Black professionals in opera and speaking against institutions in opera that maintain the status quo. Among BOA's Leadership Council members is soprano Jayme Alilaw, who joins Garrett to talk about art, activism, and accountability. Scott honors Annie Lennox in the second movement, and offers his thoughts on dealing with hecklers in arts spaces. Both Scott and Garrett revisit the conversation surrounding the controversial Emmett Till opera, and spend the weekly TRILLOQUY responding to a UCLA job posting that...2022-03-232h 02TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 138 - "Breaking the Law"Beethoven's "Fidelio" famously includes a chorus of prisoners, and in a new production by Heartbeat Opera the roles will be played by actual incarcerated individuals. The company's Ethan Heard and Kelly Griffin join Garrett to talk about the process of engaging these individuals, the relationship that's being built between opera and the prison system, and Heartbeat Opera's larger goal of engaging new audiences. Garrett and Scott draw proximity between sports and "classical" music as a means of practicing cultural competency, offer music that turns pain into beauty, and spend the weekly TRILLOQUY addressing the confederate flag, fighting gentrification, and the...2022-02-161h 59TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 133 - Slap Heard 'Round the WorldAndrea Davis Pinkney is a New York Times-bestselling author whose work recently earned her an invitation to create the libretto for an opera adaptation of "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats. She joins Garrett to talk about her life as an author, her experience writing for an opera, and the importance of Black joy in art. Scott offers the story of a church that's paying reparations to local Black institutions, Garrett celebrates reggae-inspired video game music by Nobuo Uematsu, and the guys honor the late Sidney Poitier. For the weekly TRILLOQUY, Garrett and Scott explore the relationship between anti-racism...2022-01-122h 01The FCCMA PodcastThe FCCMA PodcastEpisode #44: Scott Blankenship – Establishing Trust with the CommunityUmatilla City Manager Scott Blankenship left the Air Force in 1981 and worked for the USPS for ten years. He was in the private sector for several years before returning to public service. Scott discusses how the public understands and appreciates when their tax dollars are being invested wisely and how to establish trust with the community you serve.2021-12-1738 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 127 - "Blannie"Julia Adolphe is a composer who, in addition to writing music, speaks to and advocates for the conversation of mental health among musicians. She joins Garrett and Scott this week to talk about her podcast, her creative process, and the upcoming premiere of her latest work, "Woven Loom, Silver Spindle". Garrett dedicates a piece of music to his 2-year-old niece who lost her battle with cancer last week, Scott triggers a pointed conversation on race in highlighting William Levi Dawson's "Negro Folk Symphony", and the guys return to a Sister Souljah interview in which she questions the existence of "good"...2021-12-012h 12TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 123 - Believe In YourselfWhat would be your response to seeing a woman walked on a leash? Garrett and Scott explore this question in the weekly TRILLOQUY as it applies to the backlash surrounding a popular reggaetón artist and a real-life trip to a hardware store! Garrett chats with composer Ozie Cargile about the importance of self-confidence, "The Creation of the Universe", and life in Los Angeles. Scott honors the music of Elijah Daniel Smith, and the guys return to the conversation of "difficult" and "challenging" music, and how new music advocates can promote it. Playlist: Louis Prima - "Sing Sing Sing" Victor W...2021-11-032h 05Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaSubject-To SecretsIf you know how to put together a creative deal structure, you’ll be able to say “yes” to a lot more opportunities. Today we are going to share some secrets with you that will let you do that.    We will be joined in a little while by Scott Ulmer and Tan Michell. They appeared recently on a Flipping America REIA live event to talk about Subject-To Secrets. Scott is one of the principles at Little Pink Houses of America, a fine organization that is buying and selling all over the country. They are looking for affi...2021-09-231h 00TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 117 - Little WingTwin Cities-based artist Pavielle French first joined Garrett and Scott in season one as her career was beginning to bloom. She returns to TRILLOQUY this week to talk about her new album, SOVEREIGN, which explores Black rejection of white supremacy, a renewed view of "classic" music and a message: "You cannot give me my rights". She also speaks with Garrett about her collaborations with local orchestras, and its context in the fight for racial equity in arts spaces. Scott highlights #GayCarmen, and Garrett addresses the rejection of a Jimi Hendrix composition from an English orchestral space. The guys close by...2021-09-222h 05TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 108 - Classically DopeTarik 'Konshens The MC' Davis is a hip-hop artist, songwriter, educator and youth advocate from Washington D.C who, in search of hip-hop driven chamber music, created the "Classically Dope" ensemble. He and Classically Dope's horn player, Derek Maseloff, join Garrett to talk about the development of this ensemble, the public response the ensemble has gained and the ways in which "classical" training can be improved through this type of fusion. Scott and Garrett honor the late Biz Markie, highlight two performances of music by Sergei Prokofiev and offer a "vague-booked" TRILLOQUY directed at content professionals who view podcasts as...2021-07-211h 56LooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia AdolpheLooseLeaf NoteBook with Julia AdolpheMcQueen & Blankenship: Partnership, Power & VulnerabilityCo-hosts of the Trilloquy podcast Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship share their experiences with depression, therapy, medication, cannabis, creativity, and addiction. They discuss how they continue to navigate their professional and personal relationship following Garrett's controversial termination from American Public Media, the original owner of Trilloquy and parent company to Minnesota Public Radio, where the two worked together as broadcasters and Garrett served as the only Black classical music host. Scott and Garrett share how they put their relationship first, how they stay motivated in their work to decolonize classical music, and the importance of being vulnerable and honest...2021-07-1342 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 105 - Genre DesegregationOn July 9th the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival will present the world premiere of "Twin Stars: Diamond Variations for Dae’Anna", written in honor of the girlfriend and stepdaughter of the late Philando Castile by Daniel Bernard Roumain. He joins Garrett, alongside pianist Melvin Chen, to talk about the upcoming premiere and continued activism in concert hall spaces. Scott honors the voice of singer Jimmy Scott, and the guys celebrate Queen Latifah, Randall Goosby and several other Black artists. Garrett speaks to avoiding the trivialization of Indigenous land acknowledgments in the final movement. Playlist: Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson - "Blue/s Forms" Qu...2021-06-302h 08TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 102 - "Is That Wrong!?"As arts institutions continue to celebrate the life and work of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges, opera scholar Angel Refusé is pushing individuals to understand how the so-called "Black Mozart" actually inspired not only 18th-century European culture, but world culture! He explores this idea with Garrett while highlighting how spirituality and contemporary culture play a role in the Chevalier's legacy. Garrett and Scott discuss a new arts experience as spearheaded by Boston Lyric Opera, and the guys invite Johnathan Gibbs into the weekly TRILLOQUY to discuss his recent scuffle with the New York City Gay Mens' Chorus. Playlist: Claude Debussy...2021-06-091h 53TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUY Replay - "Metal!"For week 2 of TRILLOQUY's two-week break, Garrett reprises his and Scott's conversation with Kalena Bovell, Assistant Conductor of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and one of the nation's few Black woman conductors. This conversation from February 2020 highlights Kalena's unique role as a Black conductor in one of the nation's predominately Black cities, her love of Metal, and more! Garrett and Scott return next week with an all-new opus and the start of season 3! More: Meg Quigley Competition and Symposium: https://megquigley.org Wichita State/Wichita Symphony Fellowship: https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJoO3NJgAB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 5 Questions...2021-05-2645 minHit the BricksHit the BricksCall of the Wander (The Wanderer Trailer)If you want to keep wandering with us, you can listen to the first episode right now by searching for The Wanderer on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can find out more about The Wanderer at www.CallOfTheWander.com. The Wanderer is written and performed by T.H. Ponders, Produced by Jordan Stillman, with show art by V Silverman. Created by Ponders Productions. A member of the Fable and Folly Network.2021-05-0802 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 99 - Unmute the VoicesIs America a racist country? Is "classical" music a racist industry? Garrett and Scott keep it "trill" and address both of these questions, in light of recent statements by Senator Tim Scott and Vice President Kamala Harris. The guys also honor music from Mexico, highlight the intersection of Asian culture and American Music Education, and shout-out an artist who isn't afraid to center his heritage through performance. Quinton Morris chats with Garrett about life in Seattle and his new show, "Unmute the Voices", on KING-FM. Support comes from Ryan Romine, Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Associate Professor of Bassoon at...2021-05-051h 44TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 93 - "Color Me Country"People don't typically think of the "classical" American tradition of country music as being rooted in Blackness - Rissi Palmer is working to change that by spreading the truth of country music's Black origins through her show, "Color Me Country". She joins Scott and Garrett to explore the intersection of race, gender, "classical" and country while highlighting some of the Black women whose names often go unheard in the genre. Scott honors the story of Vivian Strong while helping Garrett unpack Tulsa Opera's latest scandal, and the guys say good riddance to a sexual predator. Playlist: perf. Kelli O'Hara - "...2021-03-241h 42TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 89 - Natural WonderRacial equity in "classical" music culture extends far beyond the world of performance! James Bennett II does his part as a staff writer at New York City's WQXR-FM, and joins the guys to talk about his job, the power of the pen, and how he reacts to today's social ecosystem as a content creator. Scott reacts to Regina King's "One Night in Miami" and celebrates composer Stevie Wonder, while Garrett engages the "trill" nature of the Black content of decades past. Playlist: Toshio Mashima - "The Snowy River" Sam Cooke - "(What A) Wonderful World" perf. Leslie Odom Jr. - "...2021-02-241h 45Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaMake Deals HappenIf you have spoken to ten people who want to sell their property then you have probably looked at seven or eight deals that just don’t work. What do you do then? When I started out in this business I found myself saying, “I’m sorry, I can’t help you.” But there is a better way, and today I’m going to share it with you.  Scott Ulmer and Tan Michell are joining me in a few minutes to talk about how to make a deal when it doesn’t look like the property IS a deal. We are...2021-02-191h 00TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 85 - Bach and BeyoncéAfter deciding that she needed a change in her life, Maria Ellis quit her job and returned to school to earn a degree in Music Education. Today, she's leads choirs and hosts a genre-bending radio show called "Bach and Beyoncé". She talks with Garrett about this, what she believes makes a piece of music "classical", and her hopes for the radio industry. Scott reacts to a newly released recording of early 20th century Afro-American musicians, and Garrett addresses issues with the Sphinx Organization and the group, International Double Reed Discussions. Playlist: John Philip Sousa - "Stars and Stripes Forever" Scott L...2021-01-271h 34Hit the BricksHit the BricksPessimistic VoicesJessi wakes to discover that she's been replaced. Meanwhile, in the Oz of the past, Glinda's final battle with her sisters changes Oz's future. For transcripts, credits, and more, go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x9Cast:Michelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceKeilidh Hamilton-Maureira as LurlineJordan Higgs as JacobyJordan Cobb as DorothyA.R. OIivieri as ZebJessica Dahlgren as The Queen of the Field MiceLayla Katib as Ozga FilesMitchell M...2020-12-3131 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 81 - The AccompliceFor the final opus of 2020, Garrett and Scott go back and talk about some of their most memorable TRILLOQUY moments, including their discussion of "cancel culture", the Louis Farrakhan opus, and the compositions that moved them most. Scott honors pianist and bandleader, Matthew Whitaker, and Garrett chats with Quanice Floyd about her op-ed that shook the world of arts administration this year. Playlist: Adam Schoenberg - "Finding Rothko" Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto in e minor Antonin Dvorak - Piano Quintet No. 2 Gerry Mulligan - "Bernie's Tune" Christian Justilien - "San Salvador" Megan Thee Stallion - "B.I.T.C...2020-12-301h 37Hit the BricksHit the BricksAsk the Flowers to Tell YouHaving returned from the Moon, Jessi, Wallace and Lurline return to Oz. With their tasks ramping up, it might be time to stop and smell the flowers...For transcripts and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x8Credits:This episode starredMichelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceKeilidh Hamilton-Maureira as LurlineJordan Higgs as JacobyLayla Katib as Ozga FilesBridge Geen as Rius FilesAnd Mitchell Mayle as Jo FilesIt was written and...2020-12-2429 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 80 - O TannenbongWhen Dr. Molly McCann isn't doing cannabis consumer research, she's at the piano engaging in the intoxicating sounds of the music of Fanny Hensel. She joins Garrett and Scott to talk about why Mrs. Hensel's music is so important, the stigma surrounding cannabis use, and how "classical" music institutions could benefit from weed culture. An episode of "Good Times" inspires Garrett's musical picks for the week, and Scott offers warm words to people spending the holidays alone for the first time. Playlist: John Debney - "By the Fire with Grandma" (from 'Jingle Jangle') Elizabeth Nonemaker - "Lines and Variations" Nina...2020-12-231h 35Hit the BricksHit the BricksThe Boy in the MoonJessi and company travel to the Tinker Town, a clockwork city on the moon. Its creator, Mr. Tinker, may know something about Tik-Tok's sudden wind-down.For transcripts and more, go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x7CreditsCastMichelle Agresti - JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship - WallaceKeilidh Hamilton-Maureira - LurlineJordan Higgs - JacobyMorgan Givens - Mr. TinkerThe Woodsheep - The Tinker TunesJordan Higgs - Clockwork JacobyEmma Sherr-Ziarko - MombiQ D...2020-12-1734 minHit the BricksHit the BricksRainbow RoadA chilly reception in Gillikin Country is thawed by the guidance of the Good Witch of the North. For more information and transcripts go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x6CreditsMichelle Agresti - JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship - WallaceKeilidh Hamilton-Maureira - LurlineLucille Valentine - AlisIshani Kanetkar -PolychromeKarin Heimdhal - The Good Witch of the NorthGavin Gaddis - Train AnnouncerJordan Cobb - DorothyA.R. OLIVIERI- ZebWritten and directed by...2020-12-1130 minHit the BricksHit the BricksPolar OppositesSeparated from Wallace and Lurline, Jessi searches the northern mountains for any sign of life and gets a little more than she bargained for.For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x5Credits for Episode 1x5: Polar OppositesThis episode starredMichelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceKeilidh Hamilton Maureria as LurlineLucille Valentine as AlisGavin Gaddis as The ConductorTori Douglas as LouiseMegan Scharlau as The Wicked Wi...2020-11-2628 minFlipping AmericaFlipping AmericaLead AutomationIf you want to be in the real estate business you have to buy property. In order to buy property you need to find good deals. The most consistent source of the best deals come from motivated sellers who have not yet listed their property for sale. Your key to good lead generation is to identify the characteristics or life situations of motivated sellers, build your lead list, and start making offers. Today I’m going to introduce you to a fantastic resource that can automate that process for you. This business is about deal flow and de...2020-11-201h 00Hit the BricksHit the BricksRottenJessi, Wallace, and Lurline are admitted to see Prince Jack Pumpkinhead, at last...but something's rotten in the state of Oz. For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x4Credits for Episode 1x4: RottenThis episode starred:Michelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceKeilidh Hamilton-Maureria as LurlineKristen DiMecurio as EurekaWhitney Johnson as Jellia JambEster Ellis as The Guardian of the GatesDavid Michmerhuizen as Jac...2020-11-1928 minFlipping AmericaFlipping AmericaElection InvestingAs we recorded this call, we had not held the election. When this show is released we might still not know the winner. Although if it’s close I predict the media will declare Biden the winner and portray Trump as a sore loser if he files a lawsuit contesting the results. This prediction is pretty obvious don’t you think? We shall see. But at any rate, eventually we will have a President. Today we are going to talk about how much it matters to real estate investors who that person is. Spoiler Alert: it doesn’t.  We ar...2020-11-161h 00Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaInvest for Life Pt 2Today we continue and conclude our recent conversation with Paul Montelongo. Paul has done a bit of everything but has settled in with multi-family. He has a mentoring program which you will hear a little about on the call today.  How to contact us www.RogerBlankenship.com. Leave a voicemail right from the home page! Facebook.com/flippingamericamedia Twitter and Instagram @FlippingAmerica Call our National Comment Line: 877-55-ROGER (877-557-6437)   ext 1. Leave your message or your question.  Email your questions to questions@rogerblankenship.com. Please always tel...2020-11-141h 00Hit the BricksHit the BricksGreen ThumbThe Emerald City of Oz ain't what it used to be. The City has lost all its charm and magic, and while their welcome isn't exactly warm, Jessi and Wallace find help from a new "friend." Meet Lurline, a witch who's not wicked but isn't exactly good, either.For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x3Hit the Bricks Remastered Episode 1x3: Green Thumb.This episode starredMichelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceKeilidh Hamilton Maureria as Lurline2020-11-1330 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 74 - Record KeepingThe Gateways Music Festival is one of only a few classical music gatherings that center Black people, making it a very important part of the industry for countless musicians. The man who's taken up the responsibility of documenting those gatherings through photography is violinist David Caines Burnett. He talks with Garrett about how classical music's relationship with race has evolved over the decades, and why we keeps "records" - in more ways than one! Garrett and Scott honor the late Alex Trebek with a mini-round of Jeopardy!, and offer their responses to this year's election results. Playlist: Goldfrapp - "Strict...2020-11-111h 21Hit the BricksHit the BricksWelcome to Oz!The storm is over, and Jessi and Wallace are in for a rough landing…more than one. Dorothy’s fallen house above and a glass kingdom below, the pair discover that they’re not in Kansas anymore.For credits, transcripts, and more go to http://www.hitthebricks.com/1x2Hit the Bricks Remastered Episode 1x2: Welcome to Oz! Credits:This episode starsMichelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceLee Davis Thalbourne as ScarecrowCharlotte Dow as ScrapsArthur Mauric...2020-11-0531 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 73 - "Whitey on the Moon"Have you ever thought about the relationship between corporate money and equitable arts initiatives? Percussionist Sidney Hopson has dedicated his career to convincing for-profit institutions that investing in the arts for Black and brown communities can impact their bottom line in a positive way. He speaks with Garrett about this, and lots more! Garrett and Scott remind you that music is not an escape with a few very timely selections, and former manager of Classical Minnesota Public Radio gets a special shout-out. This opus is dedicated to Kansas City's KJ Brooks, and is made possible, in part, by Derek Menchan...2020-11-041h 44Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaRaising Private CapitalReal estate takes money. But it doesn’t have to be yours. In fact the secret to success in this business, especially when getting started, is learning how to partner with others to get deals funded. Today you are going to learn how. Yes, there are “nothing down” deals out there, but you’ll pass by 100 good deals to find one of those. Don’t pass them by. Even as you start your real estate business and especially if you are established in the business, you want to develop relationships with private money sources. You want hard money lend...2020-10-301h 00Hit the BricksHit the BricksThe CycloneThe CycloneAfter her parents' messy divorce, Jessi Hugson and her mother move to Kansas. When Jessi and her cousin Wallace find a jewel-studded bracelet on Dorothy Gale’s abandoned farm, things get twisted. Twister'd, even.For more information go to http://www.hitthebricks.comHit the Bricks (Remastered) 1x1: The CycloneCast:Michelle Agresti as JessiPJ Scott-Blankenship as WallaceErin Lillis as Aunt LindaRachel Livingston as MatildaMichael J Andersen as Jessi's Phoneand Tori...2020-10-2925 minHit the BricksHit the BricksMars' Best Brisket Charity EventMars' Best Brisket is an audio comedy charity event! During the week of September 20th, not only will we be releasing three hilarious scifi restaurant sitcom episodes, we'll also be attempting to raise $1000 for The Lovin' Spoonfuls, a food rescue in Boston, Massachusetts.  Find out more at  marsbestcharity.com or through the website at marsbestbrisket.com 2020-09-2000 minPhantomwisePhantomwiseSurreptitIously SereneLife, what is it but a dream? Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based on the Oz books starring Michelle Agresti. You can listen to Hit the Bricks by going to http://hitthebricks.com2020-09-2003 minPhantomwisePhantomwiseAbnormally AlteredA summer’s Sunday should hardly be so shocking but the aftermath of the confrontation sends Millie spinning. Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based on the Oz books starring Michelle Agresti. You can listen to Hit the B...2020-09-0607 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 63 - JennyMaya Stone believes that power comes from within - it's something that's grounded her over the course of her very dynamic music career. She chats with Garrett about this, her experiences as a bassoon professor in the world of collegiate academia, and her return home to New York. Scott honors Women's Equality Day by reflecting on the music of Sarah Vaughan, and Garrett gets honest about spiritual and emotional fatigue. Playlist: Monica - "Street Symphony" Sarah Vaughan - "They Can't Take That Away From Me" Jo Stafford/Charlie Harden Quartet West - "Haunted Heart" William C. Banfield - Symphony No. 6 ...2020-08-261h 30PhantomwisePhantomwiseFlowering FuriouslyTea Time. Mother Liddell rules with an iron fist; if Mary Ann can't keep up appearances heads will roll.  Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based on the Oz books starring Michelle Agresti. You can listen to Hit...2020-08-2306 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 62 - "Blue Shirt Girl"Christine Gangelhoff challenges the Euro-centric nature of "classical" music by promoting the work of not only Black composers, but Afro-Caribbean composers. She joins Garrett to talk about her experiences as a teacher and performer in the Bahamas, and the album, Tour de Force. Scott shares some of the contemporary classical music that he thinks can help deal with the day to day of 2020, and Garrett recounts one of his own experiences dealing with racism while teaching in the Bahamas. This opus of TRILLOQUY is sponsored by The Lewis Prize for Music, announcing their 2nd annual Accelerator Awards. Applications are open...2020-08-191h 37TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 61 - Brown Skin GirlBeing Black is being a part of a very diverse community that exists both across time and around the globe. Garrett and Scott explore this idea with works by Beyoncé, William Grant Still, Victoria Monét, Cardi B/Megan Thee Stallion, and many others. Portia Dunkley shares her COVID-era experiences as a mother, teacher and business owner, and the guys talk about coping with current events/politics as "classical" music professionals. Playlist: Issam Rafea/Gao Hong - "Mother's Plea" Mary Kouyoumdjian - Bombs of Beirut Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP" Ludwig van Beethoven - Scherzo from Symphony No...2020-08-121h 31PhantomwisePhantomwiseMaddeningly MundaneMary Ann and Millicent prepare for tea time, but the absence of Alice still looms in the air.  Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based on the Oz books starring Michelle Agresti. You can listen to Hit the...2020-08-0906 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 60 - KalmyéWhen Anthony McGill took two knees, "classical music" institutions everywhere stopped. He talks with Garrett and Scott about what inspired him to create #TakeTwoKnees, and offers his opinions on the discussion of the audition screen. Scott shares his growing relationship with the music of DaBaby, and Garrett reminisces, with the help of some 90s R&B. Playlist: Kanye West feat. Travis Scott - Wash Us In The Blood Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room Benjamin Britten - Diversions on a Theme (Op. 21) Deux Filles - Oh How We Laughed DaBaby - Rock Star arr. Celestial - Weak (SWV) More: ...2020-08-051h 47TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 59 - "Manscaped"Juan Pablo Contreras is a composer who unapologetically celebrates the sounds of Mexico in his music, and with the help of New Music USA, he'll be doing even more of it, with a commission from the Las Vegas Philharmonic. He talks with Garrett about writing with a Mexican sound, and how orchestras can do more to engage America's Spanish-speaking communities. Scott unpacks some of his latest feelings about growing older, and Garrett draws on a quote by Nicki Minaj to remind people to respect the work (and time) of Black creators. Playlist: It It - "Jath" John Williams - The...2020-07-291h 34PhantomwisePhantomwiseDangerously DisguisedWith tea time looming and Alice still missing, a plot is hatched. Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based on the Oz books starring Michelle Agresti. You can listen to Hit the Bricks by going to htt...2020-07-2606 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 58 - The Strength of a FacadeWhen the curtain or "screen" was introduced into the world of orchestral auditions, many hoped that this would result in more racially diverse orchestras. It hasn't yet proven to do so, but musicians like Adedeji Ogunfolu still swear by it. He tells Garrett why that is, and sheds light on how his challenges as a musician paved the way for another passion. Scott reacts to seeing "Django Unchained" for the first time, and Garrett reacts to the drama surrounding Nick Cannon. Episode Playlist: Jeff Scott - "Startin' Something'" Marga Richter - Concerto for Piano, Violas, Cellos, and Basses Traditional - "...2020-07-221h 20TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 57 - A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Cancelled"Cancel culture" has rocked the world of social media for a while now, but a man named Paul Robeson was once cancelled by the US government in real life! Garrett chats with Cesare Civetta about the often overlooked legacy of Mr. Robeson, and Scott tackles the cognitive dissonance of being an ally while maintaining a position of power. Garrett and Scott also continue their closer look at so-called "country" music. ​ Episode Playlist: Kanye West - "Diamonds from Sierra Leone" Lady A - "Doin' Fine" Keb' Mo' - "Every Morning" Charlie Pride - "Between You and Me" Dolly Parton - "Light of...2020-07-151h 32Classically SpeakingClassically SpeakingMusic Should Face The Moment - Garrett McQueen And Scott BlankenshipWhile protests overnight in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, Garrett McQueen and Scott Blankenship had the task of getting to work and hosting overnight classical music on the radio in nearby St. Paul. The story of that night, plus music for the historic time where we find ourselves, and a look at Trilloquy – the podcast where Garrett and Scott challenge the definition of classical music. Featuring: “Five O’Clock Waltz” by Cristina Spinei, “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed” by Joel Thompson, Symphony No. 9 by Antonin Dvorak, “Grover’s Corners” from “Our Town” by Aaron Copland, Hip-Hop...2020-07-1300 minPhantomwisePhantomwiseParticularly PerilousYou've heard of Mock Turtle, but have you heard of Mock Alice? It's time to meet Mary Ann.  Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: @phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based on the Oz books starring Michelle Agresti. You can listen to Hit the...2020-07-1206 minPunt & Pass PodcastPunt & Pass PodcastPunt & Pass Podcast w/ Wes Blankenship (7.8.2020)Drew is joined by Tackler Media's Wes Blankenship on this episode of #PuntandPass. Since they last spoke in mid-March, a lot has changed in the sports world. With start dates rapidly approaching among many different leagues, Drew and Wes discuss how things have gone for the sports that have already begun, and the path forward for an active fall schedule. The guys also touch on the landscape across sports media and dive into what @tacklermedia is all about and how you can get involved. Thanks for listening and please rate/review/subscribe!! #PuntandPassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...2020-07-0836 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 56 - The Honorable ViolinistDid you know that Minister Louis Farrakhan is a violinist? After 42 years of focusing on his ministry, Mr. Farrakhan returned to the stage back in 1993, which marked the beginning of the all-Black Gateways Music Festival, and the continued conversations concerning his controversial persona. Garrett and Scott explore this with Amanda Cook from I Care If You Listen, and with Caroline Jones, who helped make that historic event possible. The guys also honor the late Ennio Morricone, and address listener feedback concerning "roots" music. Playlist: Ennio Morricone - Once Upon a Time in the West/The Hateful Eight; Judd Greenstein - "...2020-07-081h 27Let Them Eat TakesLet Them Eat TakesNo. 006 - Babushka Cam NewtonFirst off, that was a noose in the Talladega garage. Secondly, we're giddy about all the winter apparel Cam Newton will wear now that he is in an appropriate climate to do so. The MLB is coming back, so that's nice (and if you think the rule changes are bad, well, you're wrong). Other topics of interest this week are:  Ryan Anderson apparently wants CTE. Colin Cowherd's dubious assessments of "arm" and "talent." A take from Jason Whitlock that's actually not bad. USA Today contributor (and part-time Twitter inquisitioner) Dan Wolken finally exhausts his penchant for outrage and dismisses the t...2020-07-0354 minPhantomwisePhantomwiseCurious ConsequencesMillicent takes her duty as an older sister to Alice quite seriously, but Alice doesn't make it easy. The start of a golden afternoon gives way to a phantasmagoric delirium. Starring Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement by Gabriel Alvarez, score by Adam Raymonda. Written & produced by A.R. OLIVIERI. Directed & executive produced by PJ Scott-Blankenship. Based on the work of Lewis Carroll. Find out more at http://phantomwisepod.com or our twitter & instagram: phantomwisepod Consider checking out our sister series, Hit the Bricks. A musical radio-play based...2020-06-2806 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 45 - PrivilegedAccording to musician and arts administrator Janis Lane-Ewart, the best way to keep the spirit of Women’s History Month alive year-round is by sparking a sense of curiosity about ALL the women in your life. In this opus, she chats with Garrett about her experiences in music to conclude Trilloquy’s look at Women’s History. Garrett and Scott also offer a few of their Women’s History Month stand-outs, and they conclude the opus with a Janis-dedicated performance by pianist Lara Downes.​Episode PlaylistAmanda Röntgen-Maier - Violin ConcertoKate Moore & Ashley Bathgate...2020-06-0257 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 42 - (Still) Classically BlackIn February 2019, Garrett recorded his very first Trilloquy conversation with Katie Brown and Dalanie Harris, hosts of the “Classically Black” podcast. The two return in this opus to chat with Garrett and Scott about the benefits and challenges of hosting a classical music podcast, and they offer their perspectives on real solutions to classical music’s lack of diversity. ​Episode Playlist Dobrinka Tabakova – Concerto for Cello and Strings Jessie Montgomery – Starburst Anna S. Thorvaldsdóttir – Metacosmos Jean Sibelius – Symphony No. 1 Nils Boltman – Troubadour Blue DaBaby – “Shut Up” (arr. Michael Matas)2020-06-021h 24TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 35 - The Orange Juice ConcertoIn summer 2019, classical-guitarist-turned-radio-personality Melissa Dundis moved from her hometown of Omaha, Neb., to join the classical team at American Public Media! She’s experienced a lot since coming to the Twin Cities, and in this opus Garrett and Scott invite her to Studio B for a laid-back chat about those experiences and her new role. The three also cover their personal philosophies on classical music programming and what it means to “sound” like a classical radio DJ, and they each read a bit of listener feedback. Garrett and Melissa close out this opus with a performance of a piece for flute...2020-05-311h 02TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 32 - "Black Christmas"Kwanzaa is a holiday that you’ve probably heard of, but do you know much else about it? There’s one very important thing you should know: it’s everything BUT a ‘Black Christmas.’ In this special holiday opus, Garrett and Scott explore Kwanzaa by reviewing its guiding principles and applying them to their lives, classical music, and other types of music along the way. The two also talk about Christmas in relation to black traditions and black culture. Special shout-out to JaJaime from one of Saint Paul’s local grocery co-ops for gifting Garrett his first kinara. ​ Episode Playlist Astor Piazzoll...2020-05-3157 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 29 - Good Ole DayIn a world of string quartets, symphonies and sonatas, the art of songwriting maintains its status as one of the most important modes of musical expression. In this opus, Garrett and Scott chat with Kashimana Ahua ⁠— a singer-songwriter, composer, producer, lyricist and artist from West Africa who found a new home ⁠— and so much more ⁠— after moving to Minnesota. In the prelude, the guys recall some of their favorite songs and briefly discuss a work that was originally titled “The N----- Quartet.” This opus concludes with a performance of an original song by Kashimana that was inspired by prompts written by the hosts. ​ ...2020-05-301h 05TRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 24 - The TRILLOQUY Spooktacular!In this special opus, Garrett and Scott celebrate the spookiest time of year with two original stories. The first story was inspired by the tradition of one-handed piano works, and the second was inspired by the life of composer and pianist Florence Price, whose family "escaped" to the north. Both stories feature the voice talent of previous Trilloquy guest Meghann Oglesby. The guys also revisit a few Halloween standards from the classical music repertoire and share some of their other Halloween favorites. Episode Playlist: ​ Tomaso Albinoni – Adagio for Violin, Strings, and Organ Bernard Herrmann – “Psycho Suite” Edvard Grieg – "In the Hall of the...2020-05-2546 minHit the BricksHit the BricksPhantomwise PreviewOn a warm summer day in Oxford, a young girl fell down a rabbit hole; contrarywise, another girl sprouted from the ground like a daisy. Suddenly, life for Millicent & Mary Ann is abnormally normal — & there's only one thing either knows for certain: Alice is responsible. Thanks for listening to this preview of Phantomwise. Phantomwise will be coming to podcatchers everywhere on June 28th! Phantomwise stars Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement was done by Gabriel Alvarez, Score composed by Adam Raymonda. Phantomwise was written and produced by A...2020-05-2400 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 22 - TRILLOQUY LIVE!In the summer of 2019, Garrett and Scott recorded Trilloquy in a live event hosted by American Public Media's Legacy Society. This event served as a celebration of the 200th anniversary of composer Clara Schumann. Listen as they explore the life and legacy of Schumann as a musician, muse and mother. Guests include violinist Sofia Schutte, pianist Ines Guanchez, national classical music host Melissa Dundis and Performance Today producer Meghann Oglesby.2020-05-2356 minPhantomwisePhantomwisePREVIEW: First 3.5 minutes of Episode 1On a warm summer day in Oxford, a young girl fell down a rabbit hole; contrarywise, another girl sprouted from the ground like a daisy. Suddenly, life for Millicent & Mary Ann is abnormally normal — & there's only one thing either knows for certain: Alice is responsible. Thanks for listening to this preview of Phantomwise. Phantomwise will be coming to podcatchers everywhere on June 28th! Phantomwise stars Beth Crane, Beth Eyre, Jordan Adika, and Fiona Thraille. Dialogue editing and placement was done by Gabriel Alvarez, Score composed by Adam Raymonda.  Phantomwise was w...2020-05-2204 minHit the BricksHit the BricksEpisode 5: Ask the Flowers to Tell You The gang find themselves in a network of treehouse libraries as they recover from the poppy attack. For more information on VALENCE, check out https://hughouse.productions/valence/ For more information on our sister series Phantomwise, go to https://www.phantomwisepod.com/ Credits Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball Additional Score by Jordan Bush, Kathryn Hoss, and Jeff Ball Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), AP Harbor Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss What Next Will I Be? Written by Je...2020-05-1400 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 5 - JuneteenthThis episode of Trilloquy features an in-depth conversation between Garrett and Scott about Juneteenth. After a refresher on what Juneteenth is, the two explore their connections with American slavery, its reverberating effects on U.S. culture, and the importance of black awareness in and outside of classical music.2020-05-0651 minTRILLOQUYTRILLOQUYOpus 1 - The Only OneWhy is representation in classical music important? What does it feel like for black millennials in the concert hall? How is the music experience unique at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs)? Garrett and Scott explore those topics, and more, before hearing from Marion Dooley, who reached out to Garrett after seeing him perform with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Marion shares his perspectives, and offers insight into a world he thinks more people should know about.2020-05-021h 00Hit the BricksHit the BricksEpisode 4: The Moon Has His Eyes on YouHaving learned that the last person who saw Dorothy was Tik-Tok, the mechanical butler, Jessi and her friends travel to meet his maker, Mr. Tinker, who lives in a steampunk city on the moon. Credits Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball Additional Score by Jordan Bush, AP Harbor, TRIHEART, and Jeff Ball 10 Watt Moon AP Harbor Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), AP Harbor Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship2020-04-1800 minPunt & Pass PodcastPunt & Pass PodcastPunt & Pass #QuarantineChronicles w/ Rodrigo Blankenship (3.20.2020)Drew is joined by former #UGA kicker Rodrigo Blankenship on this edition of the @PuntandPass #QuarantineChronicles. Drew asks #HotRod about his time in Athens, some of his favorite memories as a #Dawg, and how his preparation for the #NFLDraft has changed with the quarantine in place. Big thanks to Rodrigo for joining, and thank you for listening! Please rate/review/subscribe! #PuntandPassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...2020-03-2028 minHit the BricksHit the BricksEpisode 3: Someone's Gonna Fix ItWith Jack Pumpkinhead proving to be less-than-helpful, Jessi, Wallace, and Lurline head to Gillikin country to seek out the council of the Good Witch of the North. Credits Music Hit the Bricks Theme, Jeff Ball Additional Score by Jordan Bush and Jeff Ball Hunted and Opened by Black Kite Same Old Love Songs (Hit the Bricks Version), Andrew Preston Original Musical Songs Written, Composed, and Mastered by Kathryn Hoss Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship LURLINE - Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira 2020-03-1900 minPunt & Pass PodcastPunt & Pass PodcastPunt & Pass #QuarantineChronicles w/ Wes Blankenship (3.16.2020)Drew is joined by Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) of #Coffeetown fame and the Back Porch Sports Podcast. As the sports world is put on halt, the guys chat about everything going on from opportunities on social media, the absence of daily sports, and the NFL carrying on with business. Give it a listen and please rate, review, and subscribe!! #PuntandPass @PuntandPassSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...2020-03-1620 minHit the BricksHit the BricksEpisode 2: One Short DayJessi and Wallace make their way to the Emerald City in hopes that Princess Ozma can send them home. Unfortunately, the city is a little worse-for-wear and Ozma, like Dorothy, is missing... For full show notes/credits/transcripts, and more, visit http://www.hitthebricks.com Cast JESSI - Michelle Agresti WALLACE - PJ Scott-Blankenship LURLINE - Keilidh Hamilton-Maureira SAW-HORSE - Arthur Maurici THE KALIDAH - Briggon Snow THE GUARDIAN OF THE GATES - Chad Ellis THE MUSICKER - Andrew Preston THE PUMPKIN GUARD, THE WHEELERS...2020-02-2000 minHit the BricksHit the BricksEpisode 1: When Are You Gonna Come Down100 years after L. Frank Baum's Oz series concluded, Jessi Hugson finds herself on the abandoned farm of Dorothy Gale in the midst of Kansas. A storm follows, and soon Jessi and her cousin Wallace find that Oz isn't what it used to be.  For full show notes/credits/transcripts, and more, visit http://www.hitthebricks.com Cast and Crew Hit the Bricks Episode 1 Stars Michelle Agresti, PJ Scott-Blankenship, Erin Lillis, Rachel Livingston, Michael J. Andersen, Tori Douglas, Lee Davis-Thalbourne, Charlotte Dow, Arthur Maurici, Danielle Shemaiah, Megan Sharlau, Dana Leury Shaw, Q Dyer, and Lauren S...2020-01-2900 minBack Porch SportsBack Porch SportsThe Falcons Uniform Change EpisodeSubscribe to and download Back Porch Sports: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-porch-sports/id1487567863 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Watch Back Porch Sports on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Jw0K-ogIv9cegOSo1i3rYo5dkdItCnc ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Put me to Work on Cameo: cameo.com/wes_nship ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coffeetown: The Entire Season:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuDMAb4XhN0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020-01-2400 minHit the BricksHit the BricksPrologue: LostStuck at a crossroads between her looming future and the alluring call of an escapist slumberland, Jessi Hugson finds herself in a dream that's unlike anything she's ever encountered. For more information go to http://www.hitthebricks.com Cast Jessi - Michelle Agresti Little Pink Bear - Michael J. Andersen Button Bright - Andy Rumschlag The Foolish Owl - Dana Luery Shaw The Wise Donkey - Tom R. Pike The Nameless Person - PJ Scott-Blankenship Crew Written and directed by PJ Scott-Blankenship Audio by Andy Rumschlag2019-12-0723 minFlipping AmericaFlipping AmericaFlipping America 275, Scott MurphyQuick question: What is a property worth? Answer: What someone is willing to pay for it. That answer is truthful, but it doesn’t always end up being “correct.” That’s because few people pay cash for real estate. When you borrow money the lender is going to protect their interests by ordering an appraisal. They will contact a licensed appraiser who will examine the property, compare it to nearby similar properties for sale or that have been sold, and will prepare a report that reflects his or her opinion of value. Although it is an opinion, it carries weight w...2019-08-101h 00Waitin\' Since Last Saturday: A Georgia Football PodcastWaitin' Since Last Saturday: A Georgia Football PodcastWSLS 179 | Spotlight Series: 11Alive Sports Anchor, Wes BlankenshipIn our third “Spotlight Series” episode we welcome WXIA’s sports anchor and reporter, Wes Blankenship. Wes shares how he honed his skills while at the University of Georgia working for the Red & Black newspaper and eventually landed at 11 Alive in Atlanta. In this episode, Wes and Scott cover everything from getting Wes’ opinions on the 2019 Georgia Bulldogs football season, the Atlanta sports (including UGA) constant close but no cigar plight and he shares what it’s like reporting on sports in Atlanta. Follow Wes on Twitter and Instagram: https://twitter.com/wes_nship https://instagram.com/wes_nship Check out Wes’ w...2019-07-011h 47Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaScott Sekulow, The Flipping RabbiFAR 235 Expected Air Date: 3/21/19 Opening Today I’m going to introduce you to a gentleman who started in this business only three years ago and now is flipping 50 houses a year. He has an incredible story and you will want to be sure to hear it. His name is Scott Sekulow and he’s now known as the “Flipping Rabbi” which is a story I’m going to let him tell you. I’m also going to get his input on the current state of the market. How to contact us www.flippingamericanetwork.com F...2019-04-081h 00Legacy Code RocksLegacy Code RocksTechnical Leadership with Marcus BlankenshipMarcus Blankenship is a technical leadership author, coach and speaker, helping great programmers and coders to become great tech leaders of the future. He is the author of the book “Habits That Ruin Your Technical Team: Pitfalls and Solutions for Technical Managers”. Marcus tells us what technical leadership is and how technical-experts-turn-leaders can fight their impulses to resolve problems themselves and start empowering their teams to resolve them instead. After you finish with the episode, check out Marcus’s web site at https://marcusblankenship.com/ where you will find plethora of resources and workshops.2019-03-2647 minThe Note Closers Show PodcastThe Note Closers Show PodcastEP 345 – Flipping America with Roger BlankenshipMany people are interested with real estate investing. However, not many get to fully enter the industry because they don’t have someone who can guide them with the right knowledge. To help with that, Roger Blankenship from the Flipping America podcast talks about the current real estate market and working with new real estate investors. He covers topics like disasters and how it would affect properties and fixing and flipping houses. Teaching people how to buy outside of their home market, he talks about the important role of relationships with real estate agents. Going further into his own wo...2018-10-0832 minThe Note Closers Show Podcast Vol. 1The Note Closers Show Podcast Vol. 1EP 345 – Flipping America with Roger BlankenshipMany people are interested with real estate investing. However, not many get to fully enter the industry because they don’t have someone who can guide them with the right knowledge. To help with that, Roger Blankenship from the Flipping America podcast talks about the current real estate market and working with new real estate investors. He covers topics like disasters and how it would affect properties and fixing and flipping houses. Teaching people how to buy outside of their home market, he talks about the important role of relationships with real estate agents. Going further into his own wo...2018-10-0832 minFlipping AmericaFlipping AmericaRoger Blankenship - What's FlipStarter?FAR 193 Expected Air Date: 10/1/18 Opening Thank you Kathy. It has come to my attention that I have missed a question that is waiting. When we wrapped up two shows ago I had a question from Ashton in Austin about note-buying and I didn’t get to it on the last show, so I’m going to start with it today. Ashton, Austin, TX, “Really enjoyed the show with Scott Carson, Can you explain the math on buying notes? I don’t see how it makes much money.” How to contact us www.flippingamericanetwork.com Facebook.com/flippingamericamedia Twitter and Instag...2018-10-011h 00Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaScott Carson, Note Buying and SellingFAR 189 Scott Carson Expected Air Date: 9/22/18 Opening Great show coming to you today. Scott Carson (aka “the Note Guy) has been an active real estate investor since 2002 and solely focused on the note industry since 2008 where he buys and sells non-performing mortgages directly from banks and hedge funds all across the country. Scott is the CEO of WeCloseNotes.com and the creator of the Note Buying for Dummies workshop that focuses on the 3 F’s of Note Buying… The Find, Fund, and Flip. He has purchased over a half billion dollars in distressed debt for hi...2018-09-271h 00Flipping AmericaFlipping AmericaInvesting in Chicago, Lending in AtlantaFAR 020 Email: Angelina from Austin, TX writes, “How can I take your training? I’m in Texas. Coming here soon?” Franklin from Boulder, CO asks, “You mentioned one time that you had hundreds of properties for sale across the country. Could I get a list?” FFR Quotes: President Dwight Eisenhower said, “"Our whole theory of government finally expressed in our Declaration...said...Man is endowed by his Creator...When you come back to it, there is just one thing...that a man is worthwhile because he was born in the image of his God...Democracy is nothing i...2018-05-2859 minCode 3 - The Firefighters PodcastCode 3 - The Firefighters PodcastFirefighter Concussions with Mat BlankenshipMat Blankenship is a crusader in the fight to recognize concussions as a serious problem in the fire service. He believes they should be treated as a traumatic brain injury, not a minor inconvenience. After suffering a concussion himself during training, he began to study the effects and was surprised at what he found.2018-02-1916 minWaitin\' Since Last Saturday: A Georgia Football PodcastWaitin' Since Last Saturday: A Georgia Football PodcastWSLS 065 | Rodrigo Blankenship's Right Foot Beats KentuckyGeorgia, with a balanced offensive attack downs the Wildcats in Lexington this past Saturday night. Rodrigo Blankenship kicked 4 field goals and sealed the victory as time expired on the clock. Feel free to Tweet us any questions or comments: http://twitter.com/wslspodcast2016-11-0720 min