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BlatherskiteFractured Sanity - The Jazz Club Pt.2As Elias contemplates what his life will look like after his time as Stanley ends, a distressed Sam, along with Tomika and Connor, confronts Victoria in person, doing everything they can to save the deteriorating Elias.
Fractured Sanity is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the impacts of visceral devotion to artistry on an up-and-coming actor and his friends and family. We follow Sam Harper (Lily Parisi) as she reflects on the disappearance of her closest friend, Elias Kostakis (Oscar Ascione). Elias is an eager young actor who has been cast in the feature film titled The R...2024-11-0516 min
BlatherskiteFractured Sanity - The Jazz Club Pt.1Connor Smith, the characters’ barista friend, confronts Victoria, who unexpectedly threatens him. Meanwhile, Elias’s close circle begins to reevaluate their relationship with him and the mysteries surrounding his whereabouts.
Fractured Sanity is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the impacts of visceral devotion to artistry on an up-and-coming actor and his friends and family. We follow Sam Harper (Lily Parisi) as she reflects on the disappearance of her closest friend, Elias Kostakis (Oscar Ascione). Elias is an eager young actor who has been cast in the feature film titled The Rivers End. Directed by the mysterious yet c...2024-11-0515 min
BlatherskiteFractured Sanity - The Comfort ZoneContinuing her investigation, Sam turns to Tomika Simmons, Elias’s partner, for guidance. Tomika reveals that Elias has exhibited strange, almost abusive behaviour since filming began. Sam believes that Elias is not only physically hurting himself but also causing harm to those around him.
Fractured Sanity is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the impacts of visceral devotion to artistry on an up-and-coming actor and his friends and family. We follow Sam Harper (Lily Parisi) as she reflects on the disappearance of her closest friend, Elias Kostakis (Oscar Ascione). Elias is an eager young actor who has been...2024-11-0517 min
BlatherskiteFractured Sanity: The Start of The EndIn the series premiere, Sam Harper reflects on the disappearance of her close friend, Elias Kostakis. As she reads from his journal, she learns about Elias’s first meeting with director Victoria Langford and the intrusive turn their conversation took. This revelation raises Sam’s suspicions.
Fractured Sanity is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the impacts of visceral devotion to artistry on an up-and-coming actor and his friends and family. We follow Sam Harper (Lily Parisi) as she reflects on the disappearance of her closest friend, Elias Kostakis (Oscar Ascione). Elias is an eager young actor who h...2024-11-0520 min
BlatherskiteBusiness as Usual Ep.4 - Cyclone MelMel and Abi have just fought, and Steven isn’t speaking to her, leaving Grandma Marjorie to be Mel’s only moral compass. In the eye of the storm when everything else has gone so wrong, what could possibly go wrong?
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BlatherskiteBusiness as Usual Ep.3 - Something's BrewingThe cyclone is fast approaching, and Mel’s life is unravelling just as quick. With threats of cease and desists, ‘lucrative’ sponsers, and cans on beans aplenty, this episode will teach you how to ride out the storm; literally or figuratively.
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BlatherskiteCity Chat Ep.2- Sh!tting your Bikini Bottoms in the ValleyEpisode 2: In this weeks episode Abbey and Kate talk toilets or rather when there is a lack of!
Credits: Editor: Alysha King, Writer: Madeleine Litchfield, Visual Design: Sarah Ting, Producer Maeve Sloss, Hosts: Katelyn Kydd and Abbey Cook
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BlatherskiteBusiness as Usual Ep. 2 - The Price of SuccessMel is easing into the podcasting life, ready to be a rising sensation when her work-life balance takes an unexpected turn, throwing her into an array of chaos. But at least the only way is up… right?
2024-05-1411 min
BlatherskiteOpal Springs Ep.2Marie’s suspicion of the town grows the more they learn, while James remains blissfully ignorant. A strange discovery only creates more questions for Marie.
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BlatherskiteBusiness as Usual Ep. 1 - A Driven WomanThe world of business is cut-throat. Just ask Mel Moore, the junior product manager for Australia’s most esteemed company. Join her on the rollercoaster of becoming the next top podcast influencer of the business world, and how it might not be as easy as it may seem.
2024-05-1411 minBlatherskiteOpal Springs Ep. 1Best friends, James and Marie, get trapped in the eerie town of Opal Springs when their car breaks down. Follow them as they slowly uncover the cracks in the town’s facade.
2024-05-1400 minBlatherskiteCity Chat Ep.1- All Aboard B!tches!!Welcome to City Chat! This week our hosts Abbey and Kate are delving into your roommate horror stories!
Credits: Editor: Maeve Sloss, Writer: Madeleine Litchfield, Visual Design: Sarah Ting, Hosts: Katelyn Kydd and Abbey Cook
2024-05-1417 min
BlatherskiteWe Have Thoughts: On The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeWe Have Thoughts hosts Harmony and Leilani are joined by Annabel Gilbert this week and are talking The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by William Finn. A Brisbane Arts Theatre production.
Content warning:strong violence and talk of sexual themes and abuse towards middle school aged children
Credits:
Director: Gabriel Besa
Producer: Emma Richards
Writer: Jody Christie
Hosts: Leilani Kirkpatrick and Harmony Balden-Vine
Guest: Annabel Gilbert
2023-10-2738 min
BlatherskiteAuditory Nerves: Part 3 'The Archive'Journalist Anna Lori receives a tip-off that the local hospital is hiding something. In her journey to uncover long-held secrets, Anna comes across audio files from the hospital archive. Among these files is a hair-raising recording of a cursed sound.
Content Warning:Auditory Nerves is a horror podcast that contains mature themes and sudden loud noises. This episode contains audio depictions of murder and discussions of medical malpractice
CreditsWritten by: Bjorn Farbaek, Breeh Botsford, Jackson Fryer and Annabel Gilbert. Directed by Charlie Johansen. Produced by Tuesday Tomlins. Edited by Manon Pa...2023-10-2637 min
BlatherskiteIn Tune With Miss Q: 'Act Three'As Miss Q enters the third and final act of her time at Pine Primary, she is suddenly confronted by Principal Caster, who demands answers about her past — a past which Miss Q wants nothing more than to keep hidden. With curtain call fast approaching, how will the star teacher cope with this sudden obstacle on her path to fame?
Content Warnings: Please be aware that this podcast contains course language, dark themes, and mentions homicide, death and child distress, though no children are harmed in this production.
Cast:
Miss Q: Abbey Cook
M...2023-10-2322 minBlatherskiteIn Tune With Miss Q: 'Act Two'In “3Q,” the quirky Miss Q brings an unconventional flair to her job at Pine Primary, to the excitement of the children she teaches. But a mysterious past and an unexpected summons to the principal’s office hint at hidden layers beneath her bubbly exterior. It’s nothing serious, right? Everything is going to be fine.
Content Warning:
Please be aware that this podcast contains bullying, course or mildly offensive language, dark themes, and mild violence.
Cast:
Miss Q: Abbey Cook
Mrs Stone: Kaitlyn Youngs
Principal Caster: Ella Cranny ...2023-09-2918 minBlatherskiteAuditory Nerves: Part 2 'The Oath'A series of recorded tapes from 1969 expose a gruesome incident at the Burlough Hospital. Dr Selena Woodhouse studies her patient, Lilith MacNeil, an unassuming young woman and soon to be mother. But when the pregnancy begins developing unnaturally, Dr Woodhouse becomes an unwilling participant in a dark movement targeting Lilith’s unborn baby.
Content Warnings:
Auditory Nerves is a horror podcast with explicit themes.
This episode features discussions around infertility, and pregnancy complications. It contains anti-religious practices and auditory depictions of violence and gore. Please take care while listening.
Credits: Written...2023-09-2829 minBlatherskiteWe Have Thoughts: On PASHUN‘We Have Thoughts’ hosts Leilani and Harmony are joined by Tayla this week and are talking about the theatrePUNK co. production, ‘PASHUN,’ written by Harrison Mills and directed by Joshua Price.
Sit back and enjoy the creative insights We Have Thoughts brings…
Credits:
Director: Gabriel Besa
Producer: Emma Richards
Writer: Jody Christie
Hosts: Leilani Kirkpatrick and Harmony Balden-Vine
Guest: Tayla Rankine
2023-09-2732 minBlatherskiteIn Tune With Miss Q: 'Act One'It’s Miss Q’s first-day teaching at Pine Primary, and she can’t wait to meet the impressionable young minds in her class! Doesn’t that sound fun? Tune in with Miss Q and her catchy songs as she enters her most unique role yet. But wait! Miss Q is a really likeable woman, and the kids seem to love her, so why does Mrs Stone seem to have a problem with her? If only Mrs Stone would stop questioning her teaching ability! There’s always a critic out there somewhere… but Miss Q is determined to put on the perfo...2023-09-0814 minBlatherskiteWe Have Thoughts: On the Freshblood FestivalWe Have Thoughts hosts Harmony and Leilani are joined by Ella this week and are talking Vena Cava’s Freshblood Festival, Sugar Mountain (written and directed by Josh Price) and Wait For It! (written and directed by Joel Burgess).
Sit back and enjoy the creative insights We Have Thoughts brings…..
Content warning: strong language.
Director: Gabriel Paulo Besa
Producer: Emma Richards
Writer: Jody Christie
Hosts: Leilani Kirkpatrick and Harmony Balden-Vine
Guest: Ella Cranny
2023-09-0733 minBlatherskiteAuditory Nerves: Part 1 'Familiar Cries'Bush Rangers Renee, Liz and Jen are hoping for a quiet night but when an uncanny cry for help crackles through the radio, these hopes quickly die. A haunting past turns into a haunting present as Jen finds herself facing her worst fear yet again. Recognisable voices and recognisable fears take a dark turn with a terrible sound dooming Jen to an unrecognisable fate.
Content warning: vocal depictions of violence, death and supernatural creatures, discussions of grief and mental health issues, loud noises for example: screaming.
Written by Matisse DuncanSupport written by Bjorn...2023-09-0614 min
BlatherskiteTRUE CRIMES: Episode 3Dobby and Lambert hit the ground running in episode three of TRUE CRIMEZ. No, really, Pish Hole’s podcasting duo are on the run! Can Lambert escape a life-sentence for spoon theft? Lambert must make more than one life-changing confession – could this be the end not just for True Crimez but for Dobby and Lambert too?
Performed by: Tayla RankineTia ReynoldsJoel BurgessDylan Hynd
Written by: Jamie StevensLilian Martin Kaylee May Lovegrove NZE Tabakov
Directed by:Ella Uhlmann
Assistant Director...2023-06-0218 min
BlatherskiteRadio Silence: Episode 3 'Day 375'Content Warning:This episode includes themes of domestic dispute, violence, grief and course language.
It’s been two weeks since RJ left in search of their mother and as the days go on Ty begins to feel more and more alone. With Charlie even more fixated on repairing the radio instead of his family and no more food left, Ty has to learn how to fend for himself or decide to leave his father behind and brave whatever awaits outside.
Performed by:Harmony Baldan-VineJoshua PriceLily DanielMichaela Harris...2023-06-0212 minBlatherskiteTRUE CRIMEZ: Episode 2Dobby and Lambert return after the soaring success of episode 1 for episode 2 of TRUE CRIMEZ. This time, they get into the nitty gritty of cold-blooded MURDER – or, they would have, except they are surprised by a visit from the Pish Hole Police Department…
Performed by: Tayla RankineTia ReynoldsJoel BurgessDylan Hynd
Written by: Jamie StevensLilian Martin Kaylee May Lovegrove NZE Tabakov
Directed by:Ella Uhlmann
Assistant Director:Conor Cocks
Produced by: Madeleine Keeble
Visual Artist...2023-05-0814 min
BlatherskiteRadio Silence: Episode 2 'Day 361'Since the shock departure of their mother and the withdrawal of their father, Rj and Ty are forced to fend for themselves. As their food supplies shrink, the pair must fight to keep each other and the hope alive.
Performed by:Harmony Baldan-VineJoshua PriceLily DanielMichaela Harris
Written by:Matisse DuncanBjorn FarbaekAiden JensenJody Christie
Directed by:Harmony Baldan-VineJoshua Price
Produced by:Lily Daniel
Music and Sound Engineering by:Samichoux
F...2023-05-0812 minBlatherskiteTrue Crimez: Episode 1TRUE CRIMEZ is a comedy podcast about Dobby and Lambert, a pair of wannabe podcasters from rural Queensland. With their new true crime series up and running, they’re keen to get to the bottom of crime in their town. Unfortunately for them, their sheer stupidity means they’re more likely to get themselves in trouble than any criminals.
Performed by: Tayla RankineTia ReynoldsJoel BurgessDylan Hynd
Written by: Jamie StevensLilian Martin Kaylee May Lovegrove NZE Tabakov
Directed by:Ella Uhlmann
As...2023-04-2112 min
BlatherskiteRadio Silence: Episode 1In the aftermath of the apocalypse, a family of four struggles to cope with constant isolation and dwindling food supplies. As months go by with no word from the rest of civilisation, desperation takes hold, and the family is forced to make a difficult choice: Stay United and hope or break apart to survive.
Performed by:Harmony Baldan-VineJoshua PriceLily DanielMichaela Harris
Written by:Matisse DuncanBjorn FarbaekAiden JensenJody Christie
Directed by:Harmony Baldan-VineJoshua Price
Produced...2023-04-2109 min
ScratchThatEpisode 43: Reading Between the HeadlinesWith how much information is out there nowadays, it can be hard to keep up -- and even more difficult to separate fact from fiction. National Association of REALTORS® Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Dr. Jessica Lautz joins Emily in this episode of the ScratchThat podcast to provide unique insight into the shifting markets we are seeing locally and nationally. So, listen in, scratch what you’ve heard, and start reading between the headlines.
🎙Visit https://www.ScratchPodcast.com for more information and listen in on all major podcasting platforms!
Watch: https://www.youtub...2022-12-1215 min
BlatherskiteIntuition Archives: 'Blooper Reel'Presenting Blatherskite’s first ever blooper reel from the production of Intuition Archives.
Content Warning: This blooper reel contains mentions of death and mild course and strong course language.
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Phoebe Quinn
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
2022-11-0610 minBlatherskiteIntuition Archives: 'Epilogue'Carter and Tilly undertake one last mission. They have spent the last year in search of someone who never got the chance to say goodbye to her brave parents.
Directors: Olivia Edwards, Isabella Farry, Emma Hitchin
Writer: Sara Reeves
Editor: Isabella Farry
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
Carter Osborne: Carlo Versace
Tilly (Matilda) Thompson: Phoebe Quinn
Louise Hargreaves: Sara Reeves
2022-11-0403 min
BlatherskiteIntuition Archives Episode 7: ‘Shut Down’Boston is unpredictable, uncontrollable, and untamable. Can Josie’s intuition save her from Boston and Maria or is it too late?
Content Warning: Listeners are advised this episode contains course language, mentions of death, dead bodies, gore, murder and suicide.
Directors: Sara Reeves, Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Writer: Sara Reeves, Isabella Farry
Writing Editor: Olivia Edwards
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
Carter Osborne: Carlo Versace
Tilly (Matilda) Thompson: Phoebe Quinn ...2022-10-2819 minBlatherskiteIntuition Archives: Episode 6 'Rogue'
Maria’s secret is loose and so is Boston. Death surrounds the remaining crew, Tilly and Carter are powerless from behind their console as an old friend makes a surprise reappearance.
Content Warning: Listeners are advised this episode contains coarse language and graphic details of death and dead bodies.
Directors: Sara Reeves, Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Writer: Phoebe Quinn
Writing Editors: Isabella Farry, Sara Reeves
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
Carter Osborne...2022-10-2115 minBlatherskiteIntuition Archives Episode 5: FrenzyWith two officers down, the crew is running out of time and hands to get everyone back home. In the haze of it all, Maria’s delirium slips under the radar.
Content Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of death, dead bodies, vomiting, and coarse language.
Directors: Sara Reeves, Olivia Edwards
Assistant Director: Isabella Farry
Writer: Carlo Versace
Writing Editor: Sara Reeves
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
Carter Osborne: Carlo...2022-10-1415 min
BlatherskiteIntuition Archives Episode 4: HungryAs Boston grows larger, so does Maria’s obsession…but with Derek dead and Holland missing, who can be trusted on board the Intuition IV? Being a helpless bystander becomes nauseating as Tilly and Carter find the will to listen onwards.
Content warning: Listeners are advised this episode contains, mentions of death, dead bodies and gore, disordered eating habits, emotional distress, missing persons, and coarse language.
Directors: Sara Reeves, Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Writers: Sara Reeves, Olivia Edwards
Writing Editor: Isabella Farry
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jac...2022-10-0714 minScratchThatEpisode 42: Creating Meaningful ChangeKirk Watson is no stranger to politics. The former Mayor of Austin and Texas State Senator is throwing his hat in the ring once again, running to serve as Austin’s Mayor. In this episode of ScratchThat he joins Emily Chenevert to map out his plans to prioritize housing if he is elected Mayor of Austin again come November.
Visit ABoR's Voter Hub at ABoR.com/Vote for more resources, including the 2022 REALTOR® Voter Guide with endorsed candidates and information about local bond propositions.
Learn more about Kirk at KirkWatson.com/meet-kirk/
Watch this...2022-10-0433 min
BlatherskiteIntuition Archives Episode 3: COMMSPanic is brewing. The ground is unresponsive. Members of the crew are missing as the ship needs immediate repairs. Tilly and Carter continue listening helplessly.
Content Warning: Listeners are advised this episode contains mentions of death, dead bodies, alcohol consumption and coarse language.
Director: Sara Reeves
Assistant Directors: Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Writers: Sara Reeves, Olivia Edwards
Writing Editor: Isabella Farry
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
2022-09-2313 min
BlatherskiteIntuition Archives: Episode 2 'Boston'Research seems trivial as the Intuition crew mourns, but reality won’t wait for them to grieve. Discoveries are made and tensions mount as the crew realizes they may not all have the same priorities…
Directors: Sara Reeves, Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Writer: Sara Reeves
Writing Editors: Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
Carter Osborne and Derek Hargreaves: Carlo Versace
Tilly (Matilda) Thompson: Phoebe Quinn
Echo...2022-09-1611 min
BlatherskiteIntuition Archives Episode 1: DecommissionedIn 1984, the failed launch of the Intuition IV shocked the world and crippled man’s exploration into the unknown. In 2029, two Antarctic researchers, buried in archives, begin to unearth the truth about its forgotten crew.
Directors: Sara Reeves, Isabella Farry, Olivia Edwards
Writer: Isabella Farry
Writing Editor: Sara Reeves
Production Manager: Emma Hitchin
Audio Production: Jack Mcleod, Tom Gillard
Audio Editor: Arina Dara
Artwork: Sarah Mclachlan
Cast
Carter Osborne and Derek Hargreaves: Carlo Versace
Tilly (Matilda) Thompson: Phoebe Quinn
2022-09-0910 min
BlatherskiteGoing Up - Episode 6In the finale of Going Up; Daryl and Leslie find out what’s on top of the of the corporate ladder. It’s not ideal. Now it’s not a matter of “how” they can escape, but “if”.
Directed by Ryan Mullins
Written by Shelby Lee and Ryan Mullins
Cast
Daryl: Carlo Versace
Leslie: Olivia Edwards
Doug Byzness: Max Bosch
Business Person 1: Aiden Jensen
Business Person 2: Ryan Mullins
Newscaster: Ernest Corbet
Audio Production by Jack Mcleod and Luc Ambrosoli...2022-06-1012 min
BlatherskiteGoing Up - Episode 5For Daryl and Leslie, going up to level 5 hasn’t been for the best. The duo are forced to move through a floor filled with rot and bones as tensions rise and Leslie is forced to tell Daryl an important secret.
Directed by Ryan Mullins
Written by Emma Hitchin
Cast
Daryl: Carlo Versace
Leslie: Olivia Edwards
Corporate Shill: Ernest Cobet and Aiden Jensen
Audio Production by Jack Mcleod and Luc Ambrosoli
Artwork by Sabelle Pobjoy-Sherriff
2022-06-0209 min
BlatherskiteGoing Up - Episode 4A reunited Daryl and Leslie must scout a new and stranger level. On a floor with no office stalls, a tape room now beckons them – for better or for worse. But will this building’s history change the pair’s intentions?
Directed by Ernest Corbet and Max Bosch
Written by Ernest Corbet and Max Bosch
Cast
Daryl: Carlo Versace
Leslie: Olivia Edwards
Doug Byzness: Max Bosch
Dave: Ernest Corbet
Interviewer: Emma Hitchin
Jane: Shelby Lee
Robert: Ryan Mullins
...2022-05-2511 min
BlatherskiteGoing Up - Episode 3Going Up to Floor 3 is proving difficult for some. With Daryl missing in action, Leslie must face the building – and some uncomfortable truths – alone. They are…alone, right?
Directed by Max Bosch and Ernest Corbet
Written by Max Bosch and Ernest Corbet
Cast
Daryl: Carlo Versace
Leslie: Olivia Edwards
Corporate Shill: Jack Mcleod, Ernest Corbet, Carlo Versace, Emma Hitchin
Audio Production by Jack Mcleod and Luc Ambrosoli
Artwork by Sabelle Pobjoy-Sherriff
2022-05-1200 min
BlatherskiteGoing Up - Episode 2Daryl and Leslie find themselves in what feels like a cubicle labyrinth of sorts. The second floor presents more questions than answers and by forces unknown to them, they are split up and left to find answers to the building on their own.
Directed by Emma Hitchin
Written by Olivia Edwards, Emma Hitchin and Aiden Jensen
Cast
Daryl: Carlo Versace
Leslie: Olivia Edwards
Corporate Shill: Lexi Storm
Produced by Ryan Mullins and Shelby Lee
Audio Production by Jack Mcleod and Luc Ambrosoli
2022-05-0412 min
BlatherskiteGoing Up - Episode 1Enter our horror-comedy podcast, Going Up!
At Life Solutions LLC we endeavoured to summon the most efficient welfare treatment for our valued customers. This is not a pyramid scheme! However, due to unforeseen complications, we were run out of our old office. So, we are presenting the once in a lifetime opportunity to bring this piece of Life Solutions history back into service, to two prized employees, Daryl and Leslie. They agreed on the dotted line to climb the floors, surveying the damage, and not ask too many questions.
It’s time to find out what...2022-04-2700 min
ScratchThatEpisode 41: The Business of BelongingPamela Benson Owens is the President and CEO of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, Inc and is acting Executive Director of Six Square. For nearly 25 years, Pam has helped organizations manage perceptions around complex and challenging issues with courage and strategic passion. At the Austin Board of REALTORS®, she is an instrumental partner in ensuring we maintain a thriving staff culture that champions belonging and inclusion, with bold vision and courageous leadership. Pam is also the host of the Rooted podcast, which you can find on Apple Podcasts.Don't miss this unfiltered, real-talk conversation with Pam and E...2022-02-1741 min
BlatherskiteH.AM Radio - Unctus PorcusWelcome to H.AM Radio! Join your hosts — Britney Richbish and Garreth Kirkegaard — The final for H.AM Radio is here, L̸̡̝̋͝e̸̡̦̘͇̅́ṭ̴̮͎͂͂̅̍̀ ̵̧̧͍͚̯̋t̷̥̂͂̉h̸͔̻͔̉͒ͅê̸̖̖̼̏̂ ̸̜͂͌ȓ̵̡̤̤̾̋́͋i̶̧̩̯͙͑͒́̾̕t̷͉͍̹̗̐͜u̴̧̖̮͓̗͋̍͐̈́͌á̷͖̼̩̇́̃l̵̗̫͍̱̍̕ ̵̹̑̾̋͛͐b̷̹͙̮̜͛̐̎ͅe̶͕̓͊̇̍̋g̷͓͍͖̉ͅi̴̛̻͈̼̫͂͝n̷̢̹̈́͝ ̸̛̝̟
Written and directed by Lachlan Wilkes, Zali Meredith, Ewan Brown, Maisie Crosdale and James Mackay
Starring
Ewan Brown as Garreth
Lachlan Wilkes as Britney
Maisie Crosdale as Susan, Hayley
Zali Meredith as Sponsor, Kathryn
James Mackay as Tony, Rodney, Julien
Produced by Lachlan Wilkes and Ewan Brown
Audio Production by Jonathan Virgona, Nicholas Tam and Brandon Bourke of Vermillion Records
Artwork by Lachlan Wilkes and Maisie C2021-10-3015 min
BlatherskiteH.AM Radio - Rodney's Day TripWelcome to H.AM Radio! Join your hosts — Britney Richbish and Garreth Kirkegaard — This week, Rodney (reluctantly) walks us (on foot) through a local chocolate factory with its enigmatic owner Ronald and learns just how addictive chocolate can be! Meanwhile in the studio, Garreth takes a secret investigation to the next level by bringing in a surprise guest!
Written and directed by Lachlan Wilkes, Zali Meredith, Ewan Brown, Maisie Crosdale and James Mackay
Starring
Ewan Brown as Garreth
Lachlan Wilkes as Britney, Ronald
Maisie Crosdale as Susan, Heather
Zali Meredith...2021-10-2211 min
BlatherskiteH.AM Radio - Self-HelpWelcome to H.AM Radio! Join your hosts — Britney Richbish and Garreth Kirkegaard — This week, Garreth is caught in the middle of an intervention, Rodney visits a self-help seminar, and a special guest gives our hosts a glimpse into their futures. Meanwhile, Tony gives us the daily update on the roads and the stocks, while the eccentric Susan informs us about the weather. Ciao!
Written and directed by Lachlan Wilkes, Zali Meredith, Ewan Brown, Maisie Crosdale and James Mackay
Starring
Ewan Brown as Garreth
Lachlan Wilkes as Britney, Jack
Maisie C...2021-10-1514 min
BlatherskiteH.AM Radio - Killer SusWelcome to H.AM Radio! Join your hosts — Britney Richbish and Garreth Kirkegaard — Back with another instalment of H.AM Radio! This week we’re talking all things local farming, as Rodney is out for the day and we also have an exciting special guest – or two! Tony reports on the morning traffic and Susan gives us an overview of the weather for the day. Ciao!
Written and directed by Lachlan Wilkes, Zali Meredith, Ewan Brown, Maisie Crosdale and James Mackay
Starring
Ewan Brown as Garreth
Lachlan Wilkes as Britney
Maisie Cro...2021-10-0815 min
BlatherskiteH.AM Radio - SACRE BLEUWelcome to H.AM Radio! Join your hosts — Britney Richbish and Garreth Kirkegaard — This time on H.AM Radio: Rodney takes on corruption in a local sports league while special guest chef Julian shows Garreth and Britney how to make the perfect pork roast in just two minutes! And as always, Tony reports on the morning traffic and Susan gives us an overview of the weather for the day. Ciao!
Written and directed by Lachlan Wilkes, Zali Meredith, Ewan Brown, Maisie Crosdale and James Mackay
Starring
Ewan Brown as Garreth
Lachlan Wilkes as Britne...2021-09-2415 min
BlatherskiteH.AM Radio - Frog on a LogWelcome to H.AM Radio! Join your hosts — Britney Richbish and Garreth Kirkegaard — for a morning of chaos as they bring you their latest dose of questionable local news stories. Today, Rodney the Second is investigating the impacts of deforestation while we welcome self-help guru and author Haley Roller-Roller into the studio for a chat with Garreth. Ciao!
Written and directed by Lachlan Wilkes, Zali Meredith, Ewan Brown, Maisie Crosdale and James Mackay
Starring
Ewan Brown as Garreth, Frog, Sponsor Testimonial
Lachlan Wilkes as Britney
Maisie Crosdale as Susan, Haley ...2021-09-1713 minScratchThatEpisode 40: Delivering the EssentialsMeet Zachary Maurais, co-founder of Favor and now Sunroom Rentals. He solved our basic needs for grocery delivery and wings on a Friday with Favor. Now he’s focused on helping consumers navigate the leasing process while giving property managers and owners tools to market their properties more efficiently.You can follow Zac on Instagram @zacadooo and stay up to date with Sunroom by following them on Instagram at @sunroom and online at sunroomrentals.com.Watch this interview on YouTube. You can check out all of our ScratchThat episodes on Anchor, SoundCloud, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, and...2021-07-1218 min
BlatherskiteCondemned Part 3 | Shell ShockThe Great War is over but not for Margaret. In her struggle against dismissive male figures and her diagnosed shell shock, her house will go to sinister lengths to keep her safe.
Written and directed by Stanley Benjamin
Starring
Ayla Long as MargaretAdam Dakin as AllenJames Mackay as The Doctor
Produced by Emily Rogers and Andrew Gillanders
Audio production by Aidan Campbell and Jonathan Virgona
Theme music by Adam Richardson
Artwork by Jack Biggs
2021-07-0915 min
BlatherskiteCondemned Part 2 | Shape Up or Ship OutBarb is faced with a choice: loyalty or love. She seems to be the only thing standing in her way, but a kindly ghost says otherwise. Will she take the apparition’s advice?
Written and directed by George C
Starring
George C as BarbEmma Mallory as StephAyla Long as Margaret
Produced by Emily Rogers and Andrew Gillanders
Audio production by Jonathan Virgona and Nicholas Tam
Theme music by Adam Richardson
Artwork by Jack Biggs
2021-06-2511 min
BlatherskiteCondemned Part 1 | Hush Little BabySadie’s shameful secret is hidden safely in the walls of her home – but so is something else
Written by P. P-SDirected by Emily Rogers and P. P-S
Starring
Claudia Sonnichsen as SadieAyla Long as The Ghost
Produced by Emily Rogers and Andrew Gillanders
Audio production by Natasha Hammond and Brandon Bourke
Theme music by Adam Richardson
Artwork by Jack Biggs
2021-06-0419 min
BlatherskiteThe Final SirenSeeing the end of the tunnel, Henry decides the Sunday footy with his grandson is the time to fight for his right to die.
Written & directed by Stanley Benjamin
Starring
Ameer Di Meglio as HenryDimitri Politis as Rick & HarrisonEmma Mallory as Jen & SandraStanley Benjamin as The Announcer
Produced by Andrew Gillanders
Audio production by Aidan Campbell, Brandon Bourke and Jonathon Virgona
Theme music by Adam Richardson
Artwork by Jack Biggs
2021-05-2121 min
BlatherskiteWanderingEli wakes up in the desert with no memory. As he tries to find his way home, he realises he isn’t alone; someone or something is out to get him.
Written & directed by George C
Starring
Kyle Royal-West as EliAyla Long as Griffin
Produced by Andrew Gillanders
Audio production by Jonathan Virgona and Brandon Bourke
Theme music by Adam Richardson
Artwork by Jack Biggs
2021-05-0713 minScratchThatEpisode 39: Artificial Un-IntelligenceMeredith Broussard is dispelling the myth that computers are intelligent, impartial players in decision making. A data journalist and associate professor at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University, research director at the NYU Alliance for Public Interest Technology, and the author of Artificial Unintelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World, Broussard is dedicated to helping people avoid AI in social decisions in order to break the chain of systemic bias she believes is baked into many software programs. Because many programs rely on historical data, which itself includes bias, she believes many programs - especially those...2021-04-2729 min
BlatherskiteHow Do You Feel About That
Yet another therapist is ready to walk away from Melia – but she is determined to make him stay. Trapped under the weight of unspoken truths, how will they make it out?
Written by P.P-SDirected by Andrew Gillanders and P.P-S
Starring
Ayla Long as MeliaJames Mackay as Dr Dylan
Produced by Andrew Gillanders
Audio Produced by Natasha Hammond and Aiden Campbell
Theme music by Adam Richardson
Artwork by Jack Biggs
2021-04-2316 minScratchThatEpisode 38: A Haven for AllIt's been almost two years since New York Newsday conducted an investigation that found REALTORS® engaged in discriminatory talk and practices. This investigation rattled the industry and led to some serious discussions and changes. It also happened around the same time Bryan Greene, who had spent his career at HUD, joined the organization as NAR’s Director of Fair Housing Policy. He immediately took action, working on not only recognizing the agency’s past history of discrimination but addressing the biases that still exist.In this conversation, Bryan discusses how REALTORS® can take ownership of their own bias t...2021-04-1334 minScratchThatEpisode 37: "Yes, and..." ConversationsMichelle Mills Clement is healing wounds through her job. As CEO of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®, she hit the ground running when she proposed a resolution to formally apologize to the community for past discrimination against minorities, such as redlining policies. For Michelle, undoing history that did not promote Fair Housing in Chicago was personal. She was leading an organization that only decades ago wouldn’t have even let her become a member. Part of her mission now is to undo the damage of the past by redefining the culture of CAR through training and creating space to hav...2021-03-3025 minScratchThatEpisode 36: Your Miracle MorningGet out some pen and paper to learn productivity secrets from bestselling author and life coach Hal Elrod! In this special episode, he shares insights into building a morning routine that can set you up for success. Author of “The Morning Miracle” and “The Morning Miracle for Real Estate Agents,” Hal has helped countless people change their career success and their lives by helping them develop some simple habits. At a time where markets are booming, inventory is low and agents are working around the clock to serve their clients, Hal talks about how you can find balance and create t...2021-03-1640 minScratchThatEpisode 35: The Unbecoming Standard of ConductWhen NAR amended its Code of Ethics to directly address hate speech, it sparked a fury of complaints throughout the REALTOR® community, as some felt it would be used as a weapon against those with conservative political beliefs. One of its most outspoken critics is Rob Hahn (who we interviewed on this show back in 2019), Managing Partner of 7DS Associates and producer and writer of the blog and information site NotoriousROB. Hahn believes Canada came up with a better solution to tackling egregious behavior with its “conduct unbecoming” clause which casts a broad net as to what constitutes unbecoming behav...2021-03-0239 min
ScratchThatEpisode 34: Code SwitchMatt Difanis, the 2020 Chair for the National Association of REALTORS®’ Professional Standards Committee, is helping change the landscape for people of color in the industry. As racial injustice made headlines across the country in 2020, Difanis helped lead the charge for NAR to amend its Code of Ethics, making hate speech a violation of the organization’s standards of ethics—not only in professional settings but in private arenas, as well. After a heated debate with multiple members weighing in on whether REALTORS® were living up to their obligation to help find housing for all, NAR voted to pass the Professi...2021-02-1029 min
ScratchThatEpisode 33: Leveling the FieldSarah Thomas didn’t set out to change the face of football as the first female calling plays. Coming from an athletic background, she simply set out to succeed in her calling as an American football official with determination. As the first female official to ever work a major college football game, the first woman to officiate a bowl game, and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium, Sarah knows what it takes to open closed doors and make change without making enemies in a competitive environment. But it hasn’t been an easy ride and she’s had...2021-01-2622 min
BlatherskitePatient Seventy-Seven
Ava and Evelyn might be two sides of the same person, but they both have the same dark secret to hide. How long will they hold out before they’re forced to become one?
Written & directed by Andrew Gillanders
Starring
Lucy Heathcote as Ava and Evelyn Rachel Nutchey as Tori Wythe
Produced by Jack Bell & Luke Cruddas
Audio engineer Stirling Cantley
Technical director and supervising editor Luke Cruddas
Audio editing by Lucas Burns & Tom Loudon
Special thanks to Andrea Moor and Ro...2020-12-0529 min
BlatherskiteHey It's Me
The last thing Jaz wants to do is to think about the life she’s trying to leave behind, but everything changes when her new phone seems to be able to make a connection to parts of herself she’d lost belief in.
Written & directed by Maggie Gale
Starring
Lucy Heathcote as JazRachel Nutchey as EmmaIzzy Lamprey as Mrs. StevensonMaggie Gale as Daniel Stevenson
Produced by Jack Bell & Luke Cruddas
Audio engineer Stirling Cantley
Technical director/Supervising editor – Luke Cruddas
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BlatherskiteFalse Confidence
You’ve placed so much faith in God so far, but when will it be time to start putting faith into yourself?
Written & Directed by Luke Cruddas
Starring Matthew Bengtson
Produced by Jack Bell & Luke Cruddas
Audio Engineer – Stirling Cantley
Technical Director/Supervising Editor – Luke Cruddas
Audio Editing by Lucas Burns & Tom Loudon
Special thanks to Andrea Moor and Rohan Wilson
Artwork by Amber Lee @_firescribe
2020-10-1706 min
ScratchThatEpisode 32: A New Lease on LifeFounder and President of Rental Beast Ishay Grinberg believes every agent should include rental services in their portfolio. It’s not only a wise networking opportunity with future buyers, but a chance to make extra money with much less effort than you would anticipate. After years of working as an agent with a boutique agency in New York City, Grinberg founded Rental Beast as an MLS-style resource for rental properties. By providing millions of listings, Grinberg’s goal is to make the rental property search and transaction as seamless as possible, with the ability to do everything virtual and from...2020-09-0416 min
ScratchThatEpisode 31: Go Your Own WayDee Dee Blizard loves to travel. As Broker at Global Real Estate Consulting and the Vice President of the International Real Estate Federation USA, Dee Dee’s combined her passion for traveling and networking, closing transactions around the world for residential and some commercial properties. Pre-COVID, her life consisted of boarding dozens of international flights. Now, she’s taking a different approach. In this episode, we talk to her about how her operations have changed to serve her clients, and how other REALTORS® can reach their global dreams.Part of the strategy of launching an international real estat...2020-08-2115 min
ScratchThatEpisode 30: Perception is RealityIn this candid interview about prejudice, Afua Addo and Emily discuss what steps REALTORS® can take to help shape the future of housing. As Deputy Director of Programs and Training at Perception Institute, Afua is working to educate REALTORS® and members of NAR on housing inequity in the United States, as well as the role the housing industry plays in perpetuating the home ownership divide. Through videos and training workshops, Perception Institute is helping us learn how to recognize our own inherent biases, how to give ourselves grace as we re-educate ourselves on the history of housing, and how we can...2020-08-0731 min
ScratchThatEpisode 29: Pitch PerfectAs Executive Editor for Curbed—an online publication that’s a must-read for members of the housing industry and fans of architecture—Mercedes Kraus is always looking to feature unique and historically interesting homes for their avid readers. But, with so much competition and without a publicity team to spend the time reaching out, how does a REALTOR® get into publications like Curbed? In this lighthearted episode, Mercedes breaks down the dos and don'ts of getting media exposure, how to pitch to editors, and how to build important relationships with journalists without hiring a publicist.Mercedes also discuss...2020-07-2424 min
ScratchThatEpisode 28: Human BehaviorAs the Chief Real Estate Officer of OJO Labs, Chris Heller is at the forefront of artificial intelligence and real estate. OJO helps connect people with answers to their real estate questions immediately, using a mixture of real human interaction and AI. During COVID-19, it’s been an especially useful tool as more consumers are using online resources to shop and search for a home. As home buying changes, OJO helps showcase the tools available to provide a really great experience that is more personalized and tailored to buyers.In this episode, Emily and Chris talk about th...2020-07-1018 min
ScratchThatEpisode 27: Back to Business, But Not as UsualAs CEO of the National Association of REALTORS®, it’s Bob Goldberg’s job to keep his finger on the pulse of tens of thousands of REALTORS across the country to ensure they’re getting the support and advocacy they need. From negotiating deals with companies to providing resources for members to advocating on Capitol Hill, Bob says NAR is there to help each member succeed and invest in the technology they need to stay current and competitive. Rather than separating NAR from its members, COVID-19 has brought associations and REALTORS® closer than ever by making it possible for thousand...2020-06-2647 min
ScratchThatEpisode 26: Moving On Up or Moving On OutWill COVID-19 change the way we decide to buy homes in the future? Emily and Ralph McLaughlin, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Analytics at Haus, ponder this question as they talk about the market’s recovery taking a “flying W” shape, whether the migration to urban centers will slow, and trends we can expect in the coming years.Having cut his teeth at CoreLogic, Trulia, and as an Assistant Professor and City of San Jose Housing Commissioner, Ralph is a self-described housing nerd. Learn why he believes Haus will help revolutionize the way people buy homes...2020-06-1226 min
ScratchThatEpisode 25: Survey SaysWhen it comes to why specific groups of people make decisions, Dr. Jessica Lautz has her finger on the pulse of what’s happening in the real estate industry. As Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights at the National Association of REALTORS®, she studies demographic trends within the industry—which means she’s focused on how behaviors among buyers change in any given situation, including a global pandemic. In this episode, Emily and Jessica cover newsworthy topics, ranging from how COVID-19 is shifting buyers’ housing preferences (spoiler: pet adoption is a factor) to why the legalization of marijuana is changi...2020-05-2917 min
ScratchThatEpisode 24: Shop (Rates) 'Til You DropPatrick Boyaggi isn’t a soothsayer, but he tends to look to the future and prepare for it. He is the co-founder and CEO of Own Up, a tech company that allows buyers to shop for lenders with the assistance of a free advisor, and when it comes to COVID-19 he has two potential outcomes for the housing industry: one that looks rosy and one that’s more dire. Either way, he believes professionals in the housing industry need to prepare for both and it starts with reading the signs.ScratchThat is now on YouTube! Watch the vide...2020-05-1530 min
ScratchThatEpisode 23: Brothers and SistersAlan Graham changed the course of his life more than 20 years ago. When he was a real estate investor and developer, he experienced a transformation that called him to use his skills to help those less fortunate. That’s when he founded Mobile Loaves & Fishes and started fighting for the rights and needs of the chronically homeless. He has more recently put his developer expertise to work in creating Community First! Village, an innovative solution to what those experiencing homelessness need most. The village not just a place to live but a community to lean on. With 3D homes an...2020-03-0625 min
ScratchThatEpisode 22: Tech: Friend or Foe?Is technology really the great equalizer in our business? In Episode 22 of ScratchThat, ABoR CEO Emily Chenevert talks with Jeff Turner about how tech can’t replace heart. As the President of RealSatisfied, former CEO and current Chief Strategy Officer of immoviewer, and the Entrepreneur in Residence with the National Association of Realtors' REACH and Second Century Ventures, Jeff is on the cutting edge when it comes to the intersection of real estate and technology. While he’s unapologetic about technology and its disruption of the real estate market, he believes that human ingenuity, real-life connectedness and culture will be t...2020-02-2122 min
ScratchThatEpisode 21: Culture ClubAs President and CEO of Realogy Expansion Brands, which includes Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, Sherry Chris has keen insight on what it takes to establish and support a healthy culture within a business. She’s currently doing that with multiple brands under her leadership. Whether you’re working solo or within a group, Sherry says staying true to your values, always offering superior service, and keeping a growth mindset will help create a culture that will help your business thrive.In this episode, you’ll learn best practices and personal insights from a marketing legend with m...2020-02-0712 min
ScratchThatEpisode 20: Teamwork Makes the Dream WorkTim Heyl, Founder and CEO of Homeward, took the Austin real estate market by storm within years of starting his career at Keller Williams Realty. Voted Top Real Estate Agent by Austin Business Journal and having his team, The Heyl Group, ranked as the 25th most productive team in the Real Trends Thousand list, he attributes his success to knowing when to ask for help, taking the time to build close-knit teams, and spending an immense amount of time generating leads. He’s now looking to give real estate agents a leg up when competing with iBuyers through Homeward. Ho...2020-01-2429 min
ScratchThatEpisode 19: Wake Up YPNUnder the umbrella of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Young Professional’s Network gives members of the industry a chance to build a strong community, access additional resources for their business, and help shape the future of the industry. YPN plays a vital role in promoting the values and needs of REALTORS® within local associations and at a national level. In this episode, ABoR CEO Emily Chenevert sits down with three YPN superstars: Tommy Choi, President of the Chicago Board of Realtors and immediate past Chair of the National Association of REALTORS®’ YPN Advisory Board; Piper Knoll, current Chair of...2019-12-0327 min
ScratchThatEpisode 18: Keep it Simple, Stupid (Revisited)In Episode 18, we revisit Episode 2 featuring Joe Rand, who will be a featured speaker at ThinkUp, Austin Board of REALTORS®'s new conference happening in April 2020. Rand is the leading innovator in real estate education and author of Disruptors, Discounters, and Doubters: A Guide for the Client-Oriented Future of the Real Estate Industry. At the heart of our discussion is a question for agents and brokers, "Have I done what I can to ensure the pain points of my clients are met before my own needs?" Those pain points, which Rand identifies and walks through, are key areas of d...2019-11-1530 min
ScratchThatEpisode 17: MLS Y2KAs the market changes and questions arise about the role the MLS plays in the new landscape, it’s becoming a Y2K moment for the MLS. On November 9, the National Association of Realtors will engage in a discussion with ABoR and associations around the country on the proposal of the “Clear Cooperation Policy,” which is meant to ensure that any MLS participating brokers who publicly market their listings also enter that activity into the MLS for cooperation purposes.In this episode, Austin Board of REALTORS® CEO Emily Chenevert discusses whether this proposal is solving a problem, how ABo...2019-11-0120 min
ScratchThatEpisode 16: Southern BelleAs CEO of RE/MAX Leigh Brown & Associates, bestselling author, and inspirational speaker, Leigh Brown is a force of nature who is determined to show fellow REALTORS® the power they have to make a difference. During this episode, Leah shares her knowledge of housing affordability and its impact on the average family. Determined to put policy in place to make home ownership more realistic for Americans, she threw her hat in the ring during North Carolina’s recent special election to represent North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. While she didn’t win, she came out of the fight with an...2019-10-1829 min
ScratchThatEpisode 15: The Doctor is InThe chronically homeless population are not the only ones who suffer from a lack of affordable housing. This episode examines a community of people who have to choose between rent and food; families who end up moving so frequently their children get sick, and the adults end up physically aging by 10 years, shortening their life span and increasing their risk of a medical emergency.Dr. Megan Sandel, the Associate Director of the GROW clinic at Boston Medical Center, a Principal Investigator with Children’s Health Watch, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Boston University Schools of Me...2019-10-0420 min
ScratchThatEpisode 14: We Are FamilyWhile the adage “location, location, location” still holds true for residential properties, design is playing an ever more important role as homes are becoming more efficient, compact and central to the action. In this episode, Emily chats with two employees at global design and architecture firm Gensler: Brooks Howell, Residential Leader and Principal, and Stephanie Wherry, Technical Designer. They share the important design elements and newest trends we’re seeing in the residential and commercial spaces.From 3D printed homes to micro-units and communal living, there are certain design techniques that can add value to a property and to...2019-09-0622 min
ScratchThatEpisode 13: Slide Slide Slippity-SlideMarki Lemons-Ryhal is a force of nature who has taken social media by storm. As an instructor, keynote speaker, and author, she has helped thousands of REALTORS® learn the true skills of using social media to generate leads and business. You don’t need to be a natural at using these tools to make them work for you. All it takes is commitment, scheduling and a non-sales approach to make social media help grow your business. If you feel like you’re shooting in the dark when it comes to using social media for your business, this episode...2019-07-1331 min
ScratchThatEpisode 12: Started From the BottomSpyglass Realty Owner Ryan Rodenbeck is an avid content marketing enthusiast who believes the best way to reach your audience and potential clients is through more honesty and less pictures of sold signs.. A self-educated guru, Ryan hosts a web series called Realty Hack, which provides “damn good advice for agents, brokers and real estate teams.” Contributing regularly to Inman, and boasting thousands of followers on Instagram, he has successfully built an online presence for his personal brand that has grown his business. Recognized by the Platinum Top 50 for his success, Ryan admits there were times he got cock...2019-06-2813 min
ScratchThatEpisode 11: It's Not Easy Being GreenAs the founder of Sustainable Real Estate Consulting Services and as an advisory board member for the NAR Green Resource Council, Craig Foley has seen first-hand how becoming more knowledgeable about sustainable real estate can help brokers and agents meet market demands, command higher prices for properties and contribute to a global trend toward more energy efficient and, eventually, net-zero efficient buildings. In this conversation with Emily, he talks about trends on the horizon and how you can better serve your customers, as well as changes you can make right now to understand the green home revolution. C...2019-06-1424 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 10: #BFFAs the CEO of Redfin, Glenn Kelman is used to fighting battles in the industry he helped disrupt. Now he’s concentrating on bridging the disparity gap when it comes to race and real estate. In this candid conversation with Emily, he talks about Redfin’s role in helping minority real estate agents and homebuyers find more equal footing, and how Redfin agents can play a bigger role in helping associations challenge potentially unfair legal precedents. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss!You can get more advice and insight from Glenn on LinkedIn and on T...2019-05-3128 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 9: StrategeryClint Skutchan, Vice President of Association and MLS Consulting Division at T3 Sixty, believes the biggest step in strategic planning is asking the right questions. In this episode of ScratchThat, Emily talks to Clint about the kinds of questions you need to ask yourself to find your "why," whether you’re looking to strengthen your association or your own independent business. Clint takes us through what strategic planning looks like, how far into the future one needs to plan, and the most important factors to keep in mind as you grow and adapt to industry changes. Learn more about Clint her...2019-04-1825 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 8: Smooth OperatorCompass has been making waves since its inception in 2012. The company has been building a disruptive real estate platform that pairs top agents with cutting-edge technology, making the overall buying experience fast and seamless. On Episode 8, Emily chats with Bill Fowler, Compass’ Senior Director of Industry Relations. Bill smooths the edges on the dynamics of launching a modern brokerage model by ensuring MLS partners are prepared to support their unique needs, as well as serving as the face for both the agents and the tech staff. Listen to the two talk about everything from burning to bridges to beer (pro ti...2019-04-0517 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 7: Back to SchoolWorking in an industry and a market that is constantly shifting, staying up to date on education is super important for agents and brokers. They’ve got to be best prepared to represent clients by being up to speed on the issues your issues happening right now. Enter AceableAgent, a TREC-certified mobile-first real estate course that helps agents get or renew their licenses on any device on their own schedule. Emily chats with Aceable and AceableAgent CEO Blake Garett on Episode 7 about how the company has been focused on providing up-to-date, engaging content through AceableAgent, which launched a year ago. Bl...2019-03-2221 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 6: Get RealSocial media communicates your expertise to clients through a variety of tools and platforms. The question is, are you using them effectively to stand out? On ScratchThat Episode 6, Emily talks with Tracy Weir about MLSs, real estate associations, and top tier brokers. Tracy is the Managing Partner & Founder at August Partners, a strategic consulting firm built for technology companies, MLSs, real estate associations, and top-tier brokers; and is the former Chief Marketing & Sales Officer for Inman News. The two discuss applicable approaches brands can use to build their online community, ranging from listening to and knowing your audience to blending wh...2019-03-0720 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 5: NAR Up in MLS BusinessOn ScratchThat Episode 5, Emily speaks with Sam DeBord, Managing Broker and VP of Strategic Growth for Coldwell Banker Danforth in Seattle. The two discuss 2019 MLS policy priorities regarding accessibility and broker communication. Sam also makes the case for the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) place and function in the business of creating MLS policy. Sam currently serves as the 2019 NAR President's Liaison for MLS and Data Management, VP of Government Affairs for Washington REALTORS® , and Past President of Seattle King County REALTORS® .Follow Sam on Twitter at @SEATTLEHOMEoCOM and on LinkedIn. You can listen to this episode and previous one...2019-02-2313 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 1: Housing Supply Crisis or Concern?Welcome to ScratchThat, the official podcast for the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). In this inaugural episode, ABoR CEO Emily Chenevert hosts guest Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. He and Emily discuss how the housing shortage impacts the Austin community in the short and long term. Listen to discover the severity of the housing shortage crisis, potential threats it poses to U.S. economic stability, and approaches agents can take in explaining it to clients. You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Pl...2019-02-1023 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 2: Keep it Simple StupidEpisode 2 features guest Joe Rand, a leading innovator in real estate education and author of Disruptors, Discounters, and Doubters: A Guide for the Client-Oriented Future of the Real Estate Industry. At the heart of our discussion is a question for agents and brokers, "Have I done what I can to ensure the pain points of my clients are met before my own needs?" Those pain points, which Rand identifies and walks through, are key areas of disruption to make or break your value proposition. Listen in to understand how disruptors impact the real estate industry and how to find new...2019-02-0930 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 3: Data and Then SomeToday’s ScratchThat podcast features Jack Miller, President and CTO of California-based T3 Sixty, a leading real estate and management firm. Data rules everything around you, and Miller discusses the importance of clean MLS data, data standards that work across multiple markets, and how that data is moved. Our ability to harness large amounts of data readily that’s customized to need is increasing everyday, and the near future will see smarter applications around the MLS. Listen in to better understand how those new capabilities of can best serve you. Learn more about Miller here, follow him on Twitter at @jack...2019-02-0912 min
ScratchThatScratchThat Episode 4: Church and StateOn Episode 4, Emily speaks with Rob Hahn, Managing Partner of 7DS Associates, a real estate focused marketing, technology, and strategy consultancy. Hahn says the traditional REALTOR® association model is a stalled concept, one focused on business rather than community. Through a range of analogies, including church, the Navy SEALs, and dating, he and Emily discuss how associations can evolve by recommitting themselves and members to core values. Emily also discusses the Austin Board of REALTORS®’ Be a Member campaign, meant to build active member engagement, and create mutual expectations and accountability.Follow Hahn on Twitter at @robhahn and on LinkedIn. Hahn...2019-02-0923 min