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Labor JawnStrike While the Needle is Hot - Interview with Josh MacPhee and Kennedy BlockIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Josh MacPhee and Kennedy Block to talk about their new book "Strike While the Needle Is Hot: A Discography of Worker’s Revolt," which documents 80 records that striking workers and their supporters have put out.Pick up a copy from Common Notions to get 15% off with the code STRIKE15. The first 100 sales will also get a free mixtape of strike songs!Support the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-06-2359 min
Coaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 9: Most Anticipated Coaster of the 2025 ExtravaganzaSend us a textLast week Sam gave you the line up for their trip and this week they tell you what they are most excited for! Gabe choses what very well might be his new number one while Sam goes for one that will put a smile on her face. Not really much of a face off but still 2 great coasters to look forward too. Next is the season finale with a Coasters 101 on the Coaster Wars!An you can contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com and keep an eye o...2025-06-2032 minCoaster Wars2025 Roller Coaster Extravaganza OverviewSend us a textWell Sam and Gabe are quickly cementing "if nothing else, we're consistently inconsistent!" as the slogan of their podcast! Due to scheduling issues, they didn't get a chance to record together so this week Sam introduces the parks and rides of the 2025 Roller Coaster Extravaganza. She will do a brief overview of the full line up and go over what should be the big ticket rides at each park. This sets you all up for next weeks battle on the most anticipated coaster of their trip.As always...2025-06-1444 minCoaster WarsTrip Talks: SFSL and Holiday WorldSend us a textSpontaneous trips are sometimes the best and this one was definitely for the books. With their Coaster Extravaganza approaching Sam and Gabe's excitement was mounting so this seemed the perfect way to feed their roller coaster addiction. Both parks offered a great mix of ride experiences that they are very excited to share with all of you.Contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com and check out our tik tok @coasterwarsPC2025-06-071h 05Coaster WarsCoasters 101: RMCSend us a textRocky Mountain Construction also known as RMC really seemed to explode on the roller coaster seen with crazy creations that entertained GP and enthusiasts alike. Here, in todays episode Sam and Gabe discuss how RMC got their start and what makes them so unique in the amusement park world. Learn about the "Iron Horse Treatment", their patented track designs and even where RMC could go in the future.2025-05-301h 03Coaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 8: TunnelsSend us a texttunnels, Tunnels, TUNNELS! An element that can add a lot to a roller coaster from additional height for a more thrilling drop to the illusion of more speed and much more. This week Gabe and Sam have brought two vastly different roller coasters that both utilize their tunnels in very different ways. Join us this week for the battle between Riddler Mindbender at Six Flags Over Georgia and Tremors from Silverwood. As always you can contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com and check out our tiktok at coasterwarspc.2025-05-2331 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 7: Coaster with SoulSend us a textIn this podcast Sam and Gabe have mentioned roller coasters that feel like they are alive and have a personality all their own. This week they peruse their credit lists to find a couple coasters that really embody this sentiment. Sam brings a very random roller coaster from the Nevada desert, Desperado and Gabe brings a lesser known ride from the Six Flags Over Georgia line-up, Georgia Scorcher.As always you contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com and check us out on tiktok at coasterwarspc!2025-05-1633 minCoaster WarsTrip Talks: Six Flags Great AmericaSend us a textGabe and Sam took a surprise trip to their home park, Six Flags Great America. They were a bit early for the opening of the new ride but got re-rides on some of their favorite coasters. Join us this week to check out the stacked line up this park offers!As always you can contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com2025-05-091h 03
The Whitfield ReportTWR Monday | Cinco De Mayo: Trump's First 100 Days Part 1!The Whitfield Report PodcastEpisode: TWR Monday | Cinco De Mayo: Trump's First 100 Days Part 1!Featuring: Sam Whitfield, Gabe IacoboniLength: 2 hr 9 minDate: May 5, 2025 Show NotesOverview:Sam Whitfield hosts political analyst Gabe Iacoboni for a Cinco de Mayo special, diving into President Trump’s first 100 days in his second term. This 2-hour-9-minute episode, recorded May 5, 2025, unpacks Trump’s policies, controversies, and political impact with sharp analysis and holiday flair.Episode Breakdown0:00:00 - Intro Sam...2025-05-062h 09Coaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 6: Custom Layout ArrowsSend us a textThis week Sam and Gabe take a look at one of the classic roller coaster companies to bring you two fun little coasters. A lot of the Arrows around are some kind of clone so Sam and Gabe tried to find the more unique ones from their credit lists.As always you can contact us at coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.2025-05-0232 minCoaster WarsCoasters 101: IntaminSend us a textJoin us this week for a Coasters 101 episode all about the roller coaster manufacturer Intamin. A swiss based company, Intamin has been both an innovator and a record breaker throughout their history bringing some of the most legendary rides in the industry.We would like to make a correction. Sam refers to a roller coaster in this episode as Storm Chaser and it is actually called Storm Runner at Hersheypark with top hat at 150ft.As always you can contact us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.2025-04-2559 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 5: Janky but FunSend us a textA common word used to describe generally rough coasters, Sam and Gabe try to bring the brighter side of Janky. Gabe has brought a fun coaster that unfortunely ended operations just last year while Sam brings a literal pile of scrap metal. Join us this week for some Janky but fun coasters. As always get into contact with us at our email coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com.2025-04-1936 min
Labor JawnPhiladelphia Museum of Art Strike - Interview with PMA UnionIn 2020, workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art voted to unionize, but it took 2 years and a 19 day strike for them to get a first contract. Gabe and Sam sit down with Tim Tiebout, Adam Mazieka, and Juliet Vinegra to discuss the history and future of the union. Originally aired: April 3, 2023.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-04-1645 min
Labor JawnCafe, Bakery, and Roaster Organizing - Interview with Philadelphia Joint Board of Workers UnitedIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe chat with Eli and Alex, organizers with Workers United, who have been building a militant union of cafe, bakery, and coffee roaster workers in Philly. Originally aired: September 18, 2023.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-04-1547 minCoaster WarsSeason 2: Episode 4: Mine TrainsSend us a textA personal favorite of Sam and Gabe they dive into their credit lists to bring you their best Mine Trains. This week Sam brings a delightful little coaster from Six Flags Great Adventure, Runaway Mine Train while Gabe pushed the bounds of what a Mine Train is with Mystery Mine at Dollywood.As always send any feedback or roller coaster suggestions to coasterwarspodcast@gmail.com2025-04-1136 min
Labor JawnAntizionism and the Labor Movement - Interview with Alison Glick and Suzanne AdelyIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to discuss the history of zionism, antizionism, and the American labor movement, with writer and activist Alison Glick and lawyer, organizer, and activist Suzanne Adely from Labor for Palestine. Originally aired: November 7, 2023.Donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/Support the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-04-101h 03
Labor JawnWage Theft in the Restaurant Industry - Interview with Katherine CokerIn this special interview, Sam and Gabe sit down with Katherine Coker, a former restaurant worker who has been educating and agitating around Philly, teaching people about wage theft and the conditions in the restaurant industry. Originally aired: June 28, 2023. https://linktr.ee/katherinecokerSupport the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-03-2740 min
Labor JawnACORN - Interview with Wade RathkeIn this special interview episode, Gabe and Sam talk with Wade Rathke, founder and chief organizer for ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now). Originally aired: April 27, 2023. chieforganizer.orgSupport the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-03-2436 min
Labor JawnBlack Folk - Interview with Dr. Blair LM KelleyIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Blair LM Kelley, director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina, about her new book Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class. Originally aired: July 10, 2023.https://www.profblmkelley.com/Support the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-03-2345 min
The Real Estate Investing ClubFlipping Houses for Massive Profit with Sam Morris (The Real Estate Investing Club #545)Ready to turn your real estate dreams into reality? Join us as we sit down with Sam Morris, a seasoned expert in the art of house flipping, to uncover the secrets to generating massive profits. In this episode, Sam reveals:The proven strategies for finding profitable flip opportunities.How to accurately assess property values and estimate renovation costs.The key steps to managing a successful flip from start to finish.Negotiation tactics that will maximize your profit margins.Common pitfalls to avoid and how to mitigate risks in the flipping game.Whether...2025-03-1343 min
Labor JawnTinicum & Eastwick - Interview with Will CaverlyIn this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe are joined by Will Caverly, author of Tinicum & Eastwick: Environmental Justice and Racial Injustice in Southwest Philadelphia.When plans to overhaul Southwest Philadelphia in the 1950s scheduled both the integrated neighborhood of Eastwick and the ecologically valuable Tinicum marshes to be razed, two grassroots movements took up the cause—battling eminent domain in the name of environmental conservation and economic injustice.Get the book:https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041140/tinicum-and-eastwick/www.willcaverly.comSupport the showwww.laborjawn.com2025-01-2131 min