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Builders, Budgets, and BeersHow He Built a Construction Empire OvernightRudy Marroquin, founder of Atlas Homes in Austin, joins Reece to break down how he went from a $500 startup budget to building luxury homes in Montecito and Malibu. Rudy shares how vertical integration, strategic hiring, and cultural fluency helped him cut costs, maintain quality, and scale fast — including flying his Texas crews out to California to keep margins tight. Whether you're just starting or looking to systematize and scale, Rudy's no-BS insight is packed with practical lessons and unapologetic ambition.https://www.atlashomesatx.comShow Notes:Introduction to Rudy Marroquin and Atlas Homes (0:00)2025-07-1632 min
1-on-1's w/DeucesRodney Barnes talks Afrofuturism, Star Wars, Marvel, Directing & more | S7 E9 | 1 on 1's w/DeucesRodney Barnes talks about his personal journey, getting his shot, Blerd culture, Black TV & Film, creating original work embedded in afro futurism and super heroes, Star Wars, Marvel & More._________________________0:00 - Intro - Welcome Rodney Barnes3:23 - Sitcoms - “My Wife and Kids” & “Everybody Hates Chris”7:09 - Working with Dormtainment - Social Media People Working in the Industry13:45 - Studios and Sets16:03 - NBA and Hoops21:47 - “Winning Time” & NBA cont.33:32 - Blerd Culture39:00 - Check out “The Black Geek Documentary”41:27 - Blerd Impact45:29 - Pivoting to Writing50:03 - Producing & Lovi...2025-07-101h 13
Talking Pools PodcastInnovating with Steve Barnes of AquaStar Pool Products, & What's with the Chlorine Pricing?!Text us a pool question!In this conversation, we've got Steve Barnes of Aquastar Pool Products where the focus is on AquaStar's commitment to innovation in pool products, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback, manufacturing practices, and community engagement. The discussion covers new product developments, including advancements in drain covers and flow management technologies, as well as the integration of ozone technology for improved pool maintenance. The conversation highlights AquaStar's dedication to supporting pool professionals and ensuring energy efficiency in their products, while also addressing social responsibility initiatives.takeawaysAquaStar prioritizes feedback...2025-03-141h 04
Living The Red LifeKickstarter’s Former Tech Chief on Hiring, Scaling & Startup FailsSUMMARYMahesh Guruswamy, a seasoned tech leader and author, joins the podcast to share invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, business strategy, and hiring for success. With a background in major tech companies like Amazon, Mahesh has a unique perspective on what it takes to scale a business, the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face, and how to build a winning team.Throughout the episode, Mahesh dives deep into the importance of market research, why competitor analysis is crucial, and why being first to market isn't always the best move. He also shares hard-earned lessons from his own entrepreneurial...2025-03-0326 min
Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto RaptorsBrandon Ingram is a Toronto Raptor! Is it worth the risk? | Trade ReactionThe Toronto Raptors have acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, the Pacers 2026 first-round pick and a 2031 second-round pick. In Episode 1801, Sean Woodley goes solo to spill his many thoughts on the trade, which certainly bring some upside if Ingram is able to adapt his game to fit around Scottie Barnes, and if he can stay healthy, but bring a lot of potential for things to go wrong and set back the Scottie Barnes era to a possibly irreparable degree. Off the top, Sean runs through the rationale of the trade...2025-02-0633 minLocked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto RaptorsScottie Barnes returns, RJ Barrett drops 31, Toronto Raptors topple Wolves 110-105Scottie Barnes returned to the lineup and the Toronto Raptors took down Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-105 to earn their second straight win and move to 4-12 on the season. In Episode 1754, Sean Woodley goes solo to break down the Raptors win, share some thoughts on the blissful stage this team is at in its life cycle, discuss Scottie Barnes' return to the lineup, the power of functional depth, Jonathan Mogbo playing beyond his years and much more! Off the top, Sean digs into why this team is a win-win enterprise right now, with wins...2024-11-2233 min
True North Country Comics PodcastsMarco Rudy previews his exhibit at NYCC
Here’s my chat with Marco Rudy previews his creative exhibition plans for New York Comic Con 2024.
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New York Comic Con is the United State’s East Coast’s largest pop culture convention and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world...2024-10-1621 min
In The BuildingEp. 118 - Harrison Barnes traded to SpursHarrison Barnes is headed to the San Antonio Spurs after the Sacramento Kings completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Chicago Bulls to get DeMar DeRozan.
Live from the Slackers Sports Bar studios, Rudy Jay & Mike Taylor are In The Building!
2024-07-081h 26
Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac WeishauptDiddy 3 Hour Deep Dive- Gangsters, Illuminati Wealth, Blood Sacrifices, Satanism & SynchromysticismWe have a BONUS episode only for Supporters! This episode is the grand daddy of all Diddy Deep Dives! For three hours we'll detail his rise and fall- from blood sacrifice tragedies at Uptown Records to his connections to the murder of 2Pac and Notorious BIG with Bad Boy Records, as well as his legal issues and allegations going back to the 1980s up to Cassie and Lil Rod. We'll also look at his connections and parallels to Epstein blackmail sex trafficking and surveillance operations which get into secret society practices of mind control and occult beliefs in false apotheosis...2024-06-1056 min
Dome Theory Sports and CultureWho Would Go in the Top 30 of an NBA Draft?Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin, Lindo Zay, Anthony Vasquez and Taylor McCloud draft the entire NBA in a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory. Who would go in the Top 30 and where? Plus some baseball talk regarding the Red Sox, Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani controversy, plus leftover talk about the Drake and Kendrick Lamar saga.
Bobby:
Embiid (1)
Doncic (10)
Durant (11)
Booker (20)
Williamson (21)
Barnes (30)
Nate:
Jokic (2)
Curry (9)
Leonard (12)
Brunson (19)
Ingram (22)
Murray (29)
Lindo:
Giannis (3)
Davis (9)
Edwards (13)
George (18)
Fox (23)
Herb Jones (38)
2024-04-121h 04
Club 520 PodcastClub 520 - Jeff Teague on Trae Young’s All-Star SNUB, Derrick Rose 50-point game, Gobert HOF?We’re back with Season 2, Episode 38 of Club 520 where Jeff Teague and the guys react to Trae Young being snubbed from the NBA All-Star Game where Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey made it over him, before ultimately being added to the team as an injury replacement alongside Scottie Barnes. The guys then discuss whether Rudy Gobert will get into the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Jeff tells a CRAZY story about Derrick Rose's 50-point game with the Minnesota Timberwolves. 00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Trae Young snubbed04:00 - Indiana Pacers08:00 - Jeff’s NBA team affiliation1...2024-02-0848 min
Reflect ForwardRole Modeling Humble Leadership w/ Rudy AlexanderWith over 30 years of experience in the computer software industry, Rudy Alexander is a visionary with proven ability to bring technology to market and developing successful companies. In his current role as President of Breadware, his knowledge of IoT and what the future of tech looks like offers a unique perspective. Rudy has an extensive background in mergers ,acquisitions and capital structure in both domestic and international companies. Rudy was the co-founder of 11Giraffes, which developed and provided software to assist retailers in using their digital media more effectively. He has authored several white papers in the software industry and...2024-01-0932 min
The Comics That We LoveEp.98: Bucky Barnes: Winter Soldier (Marvel Comics)Zach is joined by Tia from the I Read Comic Books podcast to talk one of her favorite comics: the 2014 solo series Bucky Barnes: Winter Soldier!On the heels of Original Sin, Bucky Barnes finds himself in the role of, "The Man on the Wall," protecting Earth from any and all threats from the galaxy, at all costs. But what happens when he finds himself not only in love with an alien princess, but playing a part in a game between a future version of himself from another universe, and the Crossbones of that Universe who just...2023-11-221h 11
Raptors Over EverythingStrictly Hoops: Cerebral PnR Scottie & Darko thoughtsAmit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the following: 0:00 - Bucks game16:25 - Can Barnes/Siakam/Poeltl work?19:38 - Siakam's shooting22:40 - Offensive process32:45 - Tyrese Haliburton / 2K / shooting37:30 - Markquis Nwell39:00 - Scottie Barnes in the PnR48:03 - Thoughts on Darko Rajakovic58:00 - Would C.J. play for Darko?01:23 - Could Darko attract free agents?0:04 - Looking back on C.J.'s trade to Memphis0:08 - Players getting tech's for showing emotion???????2023-11-161h 31
Talking Pools PodcastKelli & Dan - OZONE: AquaStar's Todd and Steve on Pure Star and Pool Expo ExcitementText us a pool question!Welcome to a refreshing episode of Talking Pools Podcast, where hosts Kelli and Dan dive into the world of cutting-edge pool technology with two industry pioneers, Todd Pieri and Steve Barnes of AquaStar Pool Products. In this episode, our hosts explore the game-changing Corona Discharge method of ozone production for oxidation in swimming pools, shedding light on its benefits and implications. Join the conversation as Todd and Steve unveil the innovative Pure Star Ozone generator, revolutionizing pool sanitation. The excitement doesn't stop there; our guests share their experiences from the International Pool...2023-11-141h 18