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Benicia VoiceEpisode 111: Benicia Without Valero: A Roundtable with Mayor Steve YoungWelcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast, where local stories, voices, and issues come to life. In today's episode host, Ruben Brunt, joined by co-host Rick Watson, and our producers Andy and Bart are joined by a very special guest — Benicia Mayor Steve Young — to discuss the major news shaking our city: Valero’s recent announcement to end operations in Benicia.For decades, Valero has played a major role in our local economy and community. But now, as they signal their intent to transition away from refining in Benicia, we’re facing big questions — about jobs, about the...2025-04-2346 min
Ruben: UncutTalking with Former student and youtuber Thomas Dolan @ThomasTheHedgehogRuben Talks with a young man he taught improv to before the great plague, Thomas Dolan also known as @ThomasTheHedgehog . Thomas and Ruben discuss Minecraft, all of Thomas' cartoon hot takes, and The Book Thomas is writing about his journey to being adopted in America from Guatemala.2025-03-041h 01
The Young Electrician PodcastS2 E6 | 5 Things to Avoid on the JW Exam5 Things to avoid during the Journeyman Exam. There’s a lot of good information on what TO DO when taking the journeyman exam but very little on what you SHOULDN’T DO. These 5 things can be the key you need to pass that journeyman exam and move forward in your electrical career:5 things do avoid ⬇️⬇️⬇️1. Don’t second guess yourself (change answers unless you’re %100 sure)2. Don’t Linger to long on a question (some questions are designed to eat your time)3. Ru...2025-02-1025 min
Disney Magical Mindset PodcastHow to Be a Disney Adult: According to Walt Disney!Have you ever been told you’re too old for Disney? Or maybe you’ve heard people make fun of Disney Adults like it’s something to be ashamed of? Well, guess what—Walt Disney himself would disagree!In this episode of the Disney Magical Mindset Podcast, we’re breaking down five ways to be a Disney Adult—straight from Walt’s own philosophy. From keeping your imagination alive to not worrying about what others think, we’re diving into why Disney magic isn’t just for kids—it’s for everyone who dares to dream!We'll loo...2025-02-0521 min
Ruben: UncutThe Emptiness of Populism: or How The Young Turks is failing the leftIn this Episode Ruben Goes over problematic philosophy of Populism, how Cenk Uygur is either a useful idiot or a calculated grifter using the philosophy that grifts the hardest, but also how the same populism has been used raise dictators to power. Shout out to Luke Beasley who is awesome and build bridges without showing his belly to the right.2025-01-1540 minThe Young Electrician PodcastS2 E5| The # 1 Thing to Prep For The Journeyman ExamIn this episode of The Young Electrician Podcast I talk about the number one thing you need to do in preparation for the Electrical journeyman exam and that is taking practice exams. If you need a practice exam book I recommend the one from test.com. test.com You can also do a 25 question free practice exam on their website. Also, I recommend downloading Code Buddy, which will help at looking up answers. You cannot find on your own. ITS FREE!Use this link to help out...2025-01-1322 min
Leading Lubbock#3 Light in the Darkness - John Luke GardnerNine-year-old John Luke Gardner shares his big heart and wise insights in this inspiring podcast. From being a light in the darkness to leading with gentleness and strength, John Luke explores what it means to guide others with kindness and courage. Through heartfelt conversations, he dives into his family's mottos and the daily principles that shape his life. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this podcast will remind you that even the smallest lights can shine the bright in a dark world.2025-01-0226 minBenicia VoiceEpisode 91: Looking back at 2024, Benicia VoiceIn this wrap-up of 2024, Benicia Voice host Ruben Brunt looks back at many of the interesting and entertaining podcasts during the past 12 months.
Ruben's guests this year included Mayor Steve Young who was reelected in 2024, Lionel Largaespada, Christin Gilpin-Hayes, Trevor Macenski, Benicia City Manager, Mario Giuliani, Peppino D'Agostino, Nicholas Jackson, Dalia Viador, Bob Berman, Bob Joslin. 2025-01-0132 minThe Young Electrician PodcastS2 E4 | 5 Tips For Exam Day | Journeyman ExamOn this episode I share 5 tips for when you’re taking the electrical journeyman exam. Here’s the tips - The Exam time doesn’t start until you press start on the test screen. Use this time to put tabs (which are provided by the test site) in the NEC on sections you want to find easily. Like different tables. - Use your scratch paper to write down equations you know you might use on the exam. This helps you to not trip up when answering a question that needs an equation. For exampl...2024-11-1117 minThe Young Electrician PodcastS2 E3: Competence = Confidence| Journeyman PrepOn this episode is share one of the most important lessons I’ve learned about preparing for the Electrical Journeyman Exam: Confidence = Competence. Many of us go into the journeyman exam lacking confidence, feeling nervous, over thinking and we end up being too overwhelmed to give it our best. I think I’ve learned the key for overcoming this “lack of confidence”. check out this episode and make sure to leave a comment or review and tell us what you thought! 2024-10-2222 minBenicia VoiceEpisode 81: Mayor Steve Young Part 3!!Welcome to *Benicia Voice*, your go-to source for community insights and conversations!
Today’s episode is hosted by executive producer Andy, with producers Andy and Bart conducting a special interview with Benicia Mayor Steve Young, who is running for reelection.
The group discusses Mayor Young as a pivotal leader in Benicia, focusing on the efficient operation of the city through collaboration with his fellow City Council members.
Since taking office in 2020, the community has come out in support of Steve who believe he has wo...2024-10-1529 minBenicia VoiceEpisode 80: Mayor Steve Young Part 2!!Welcome to *Benicia Voice*, the podcast that brings you conversations about the heart of our community.
Today’s episode is hosted by executive producer Andy, with producers Andy and Bart leading a discussion with a very special guest: Benicia Mayor Steve Young, who is running for reelection.
Steve Young has been an active leader in Benicia, serving the community as mayor since 2020. Known for his dedication to maintaining the city’s unique charm while addressing important local issues, Steve has been a strong advocate for responsible city planning, sustainable development, and fiscal tran...2024-10-1225 minBenicia VoiceEpisode 78: Mayor Steve Young!!Welcome to *Benicia Voice*, the podcast that keeps you informed on all things Benicia!
Today’s episode is hosted by executive producer Andy, with producers Andy and Bart joining in for a very special conversation with Benicia Mayor Steve Young, who is running for reelection.
In this episode, the team sits down with Mayor Young to discuss pressing issues, including the city’s finances and taxes. They’ll also dive into a detailed discussion of measures F, G, and H and how these could shape Benicia’s future.
...2024-10-0827 minThe Young Electrician PodcastS2 E2: If I had to take the Journeyman Exam againOn this episode of the podcast, I share with you the exact steps that I would take if I had to take the journeyman electrical exam again today I feel like this information is vital because this is exactly what I would’ve like to have when I was first trying to get certified I’d ask that you guys would please give the podcast rating we would greatly appreciate it!Also, if anybody would like to sign up for the waiting list for the free e-book or if you...2024-09-2326 min
Prova de ContactoT06E02 - Convidado: Kit YoungOlá malta, bem vindos ao segundo episódio da 6a temporada!
Neste episódio contamos com o primeiro convidado internacional desta temporada, Kit Young (@kityoung135), com quem tivemos o prazer de conversar para conhecer um pouco melhor o seu trabalho e falar da sua exposição e workshop que se vão realizar no Porto, no final do mês de Setembro.
ATENÇÃO: a conversa é em inglês, por isso caso não estejam muito à vontade na sua compreensão, sugerimos que vejam o episódio no YouTube e ativem as legendas automáticas!
E esta con...2024-09-141h 25The Young Electrician PodcastS2 E1: Voltage Lead Generation For Contractors | Gavin HidajiOn this episode, I interviewed Gavin from Voltage Lead Generation. Gavin gives high-quality information on how to get leads and new clients as a contractor. From years of sales experience and experience in the trades as an electrician, Gavin pulls from a wealth of knowledge and experience to give valuable insights to help you as a contractorGavin Hidajihttps://voltageleadgeneration.com/CONTACT UScontact@voltagewebdesign.com417-606-2742Follow on IG @Voltagleadgen 2024-09-091h 13The Young Electrician PodcastEp 20 | The Human Side of Construction | Angelo SuntresOn this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Angelo Suntres, author of the book: The Human Side of Construction. We take a deep dive into the topic of Mentorship, the importance of developing a network and finding direction in life and career. Follow Angelo on IG:https://www.instagram.com/humansideofconstruction?igsh=MXB5NDJnd2R4N3BuMQ==Website or to purchase the book:https://www.angelosuntres.com/book2024-09-021h 10The Young Electrician PodcastEP 19 | Free Ebook | Electrical Journeymen ExamOn this episode I share about the new ebook I wrote: How to Pass The Electrical Journeyman Exam, a guide to overcoming fears, doubts and bad study habits! This book is set to release next month! To pre register you can go to TheYoungElectricianpod@gmail.com. I share what the book is and what the book isn’t. 2024-08-2712 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEP 18 | Rob Balder of Estimating Partner | InterviewOn this episode, I’m joined by special guest Robert Balder from estimating partner. Robert takes us on a deep dive into estimating. He gives some great tips on things that people miss that could end up costing a company a lot of money. The estimating process and even some tips on how to get in with general contractors you’ve never worked with!
Robert Balder Estimating partner
office@estimatingpartner.com
@estimating_partner
https://www.instagram.com/estimating_partner/profilecard/?igsh=MXJ5dXRwbW45...2024-08-191h 03The Young Electrician PodcastEP 17: Bad Bosses, bad influences, no boundaries with Nico OlsonOn this episode Nico and I share stories from our own experiences in the trade with dealing with difficult foreman, journeyman, coworkers and companies. Sometimes it’s hard to know how to deal with situations that get under our skin or make us feel like our jobs are at risk, but learning to set healthy boundaries and take ownership of our own lives is of utmost importance to have the best results in our electrical careers and home lives 2024-08-131h 08The Young Electrician PodcastEP 16: Get Your C10 License with The Contractors Intelligence SchoolOn this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Andrew kravchuk & Hector Garcia of The Contractors Intelligence School. This is the school I went to that helped me get my C10 contractors license. In this episode Andrew & Hector will walk you through the process of getting a C10 license and explain how The Contractors Intelligence School can help you the whole way through! There’s also a discount code in the episode to get $50. Off any of The Contractors Intelligence Schools services! To Contact the Contractors Intelligence School:...2024-08-051h 08The Young Electrician PodcastPodcast Update*Update* we’ll be back with new episodes next week! I’ve been really busy with the contracting company I just started and I wasn’t able to get an episode up this week or last week. I appreciate your support and we’ll be back next week! Please rate the podcast or leave a review if you have been enjoying it or benefiting from it! It will really help out the podcast! Thank you again!2024-07-2902 min
Jesus 91123 Jul 24 – Pray for Woman Having Nutrition and Hydration WithdrawnToday's Topics:
1, 2) Urgent: Pray for this young Texas woman with a brain injury whose parents are withdrawing her nutrition and hydration
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/urgent-pray-for-young-texas-woman-with-brain-injury-having-her-nutrition-and-hydration-withdrawn/
3, 4) Blind obedience, the high road to sanctity?2024-07-2351 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 15: Nick Been of PinPoint Electric.In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Nick Been of Pinpoint Electric. Nick shares his story of going from a humble “attack monkey” running wires for his uncles to a well rounded electrical contractor that’s killing it in the electrical game! Guest staring Nico Olson https://www.instagram.com/pinpoint.ec_?igsh=cjBvZmludXZ4cGwy2024-07-161h 33The Young Electrician PodcastEp 14: Jeff The 360 Electrician: Contracting Secrets*THIS ONES FOR THE C10 CONTRACTORS!* in the episode I have the privilege of interviewing Jeff of The 360 Electrician. The top electrical contractor on YouTube and veteran in electrical contracting. Jeff share’s secrets he’s learned over the years to try and aid you in your contracting journey! From how to get your first client to creating a referral generating system to get future work from those clients and referrals that keep the work coming! https://www.the360electrician.com/
https://www.instagram.com/the360electrician?igsh=MWxjdnM0dTd5cng0aQ==
https://youtube.com/@the360electrician?si=GWLTt-y20ZHGVKLB2024-07-0855 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEP 13: Code Buddy.chat - William Lane InterviewIn this episode I had the privilege of interviewing William lane, founder of the Code Buddy app. This is an Ai powered app that puts the knowledge of the NEC in the palm of your hand! Listen to Will’s story of entering the electrical trade, what led him to create this app and what the future of Code Buddy might be! IG: @CodeBuddy.chat https://codebuddy.chat/2024-07-0157 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 12: Sergio Cortez, Secrets to the NECOn this Episode Sergio gives us more tips, tricks and insight into navigating the NEC2024-06-2453 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 11: Ruben Corona of Corona Electric & New C-10 ContractorIn this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Ruben Corona, a new c10 contractor and owner of Corona Electric in Tulare County. Hear how he started out in the electrical trade and what the process of getting a contractor license was like for Ruben.2024-06-181h 07The Young Electrician PodcastEp 10: C-10 Contractor Alejandro Maldonado of Kingdom ElectricIn this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Alejandro Maldonado (Alex) owner of Kingdom Electric. Alex shares his story of how he began in the electrical trade and his journey to becoming his own boss as a C10 contractor and the struggles he faced along the way2024-06-101h 12The Young Electrician PodcastEp 9 Mental Health & Construction- Personal life (Sensitive Content) Part 2 of 2WARNING: This episode deals with sensitive topics that include suicide, self harm, violence and some adult language. *Not suitable for children* - This is the continuation of last weeks episode- on this episode Nico and I dive into the topic of mental health and construction. This is a two part episode that deals with the personal life of the workers and the effects life and our choices can have on our mental health. **If you have any thoughts of harming yourself or you feel really depressed the here is the suicide hotline number you can call or text :988. It’s a...2024-06-0245 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 8: Mental Health & Construction - Personal life (Sensitive content) pt 1 of 2WARNING: This episode deals with sensitive topics that include suicide, self harm, violence and some adult language. *Not suitable for children* on this episode Nico and I dive into the topic of mental health and construction. This is a two part episode that deals with the personal life of the workers and the effects life and our choices can have on our mental health. **If you have any thoughts of harming yourself or you feel really depressed the here is the suicide hotline number you can call or text :988. It’s a three digit number** Also here is the info fo...2024-05-2846 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 7: Interview: Sergio Cortez, founder of Surge Electrical TrainingOn this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Sergio Cortez AKA EL Profe, the founder, owner and operator of Surge Electrical Training. Sergio holds multiple Masters certifications, has been an instructor in the electrical field on many levels from E.T training to foreman training and more. This episode is packed with useful information for any in the field, from someone getting ready to take their Journeyman or C10 exam or if you’re a Journeyman, Forman, contractor or anyone else that wants to have a fuller understanding of the NEC. You can reach out to Sergio at these li...2024-05-131h 04The Young Electrician PodcastEP. 6: What does it mean to be a Journeyman Electrician?In this episode I explore what it truly means to be a Journeyman Electrician at its most basic level.2024-05-0916 min
The Capital Raiser ShowBethany LaFlam Preview: Conscious Wealth, Raising Capital and OPEBethany gives her two cents on the best ways to raise capital, creating conscious wealth in real estate, doing epic shit, empowering young women and leveraging other people's everything. In the full episode, we covered the following: Burned out on Litigation and Law but Found Syndications Falling in Love with Real Estate Law and the people EB5 Funds Staying in your lane Substantial duties for legal compliance in raising capital Issuer Exemptions Look at deals through the eyes of regulators 2024-05-0200 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp. 5 Nico Olson InterviewWe have our first ever guest on this episode! A friend and ex coworker of mine: Nico Olson. Nico recently became a journeyman and in this interview he shares his story of coming up in the trade along with some life lessons and advice for all of those that are getting ready to get certified. Set back and enjoy this interview!2024-04-2958 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 4: Atomic Habits for studyingIt’s so hard for some of us to actually sit down to study when we have an exam coming up. In this episode I share tips from James Clear’s book: “Atomic Habits” that are sure to help you go from never studying at all to going all out on studying! If you want to be a certified journeyman or a c10 contractor, but you’re not the “studying type” then listen in on this episode and get the tools you need to succeed! Here’s the 4 step process I talk about in this episode: 1. Make it Visible 2. Make it Attractive 3...2024-04-2720 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 3: Lesser known Journeyman requirement?In this episode I talk about a lesser known requirement for becoming a journeyman electrician and I also give an update on the skilled vs unskilled Journeyman worker issue.2024-04-0813 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 2: Qualifications to become a Certified JourneymanIn this episode I walk you through the different avenues that you can take to become an electrical journeyman and the qualifications each for each one2024-04-0118 minThe Young Electrician PodcastEp 1: IntroThis is the introduction episode to The Young Electrician Podcast. In this episode I share a little about why I’m starting this podcast and who it’s for.2024-03-3104 minBenicia VoiceEpisode 57: Youth Bus Pilot Program!In today's episode, host Ruben brings his trademark wit and humor to tackle a crucial money-saving topic: the latest Solano Transit Bus pilot program.
No Joke! Joined by producers Andy and Bart, Ruben explores how this initiative, launching on April 1st, will offer free bus rides to youth aged 6 to 18 across all routes of Soltrans local and express buses.
Amidst the laughs, they shed light on how this program stands to make a significant impact on transportation affordability for young riders.
https://soltrans.org/
"Beginning, Monday, April 1, 2024, all youth ages 6-18...2024-03-2928 min
Tales From AztlantisThrowback Thursday: Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquestlistener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!This Throwback Thursday we revisit one of our more controversial episodes!Hunab Ku, Ometeotl, and the Vocabulary of Conquest In 1524, twelve Franciscan missionaries were sent to Mexico from Spain to convert the previously unknown Indigenous people to Catholicism. To help facilitate this, the Spaniards constructed the Colegio de Santa Cruz in Tlatelolco in 1536, where young Indigenous nobles were trained in Catholic doctrine and taught to read and write using the Latin alphabet. These nobles held valuable insight into Mesoamerican cosmovision and helped determine how...2024-03-2845 min