Shows
The Inside FlapEp. 294 Peter Swanson Writes BackwardsWe’re joined by Peter Swanson for a fun chat all about his new book Kill Your Darlings, backwards storytelling, the Exorcist steps, and the reason why halfway through writing his books it’s all he can do not to quit them. Plus – Dave and Andrew are Tom Sawyered and Laura hits up a swanky country … Continue reading Ep. 294 Peter Swanson Writes Backwards2025-06-121h 23
Entertain This!The Average Joe Beatdown: Who's the Toughest Mediocre Guy?Send us a textWho would emerge victorious in a fight between your favorite TV dads, sidekicks, and everyday characters? That's the question at the heart of our hilariously chaotic "Average Joe Beatdown" tournament, where we pit characters like Fonzie, Marshall Erickson, and Hank Schrader against each other in increasingly absurd showdowns.The rules are simple: no characters with military backgrounds or supernatural abilities—just regular folks thrown into extraordinary combat scenarios. What begins as a straightforward tournament quickly descends into delightful madness as the competitors face off in locations ranging from the Batcave to Sa...2025-05-221h 24
Straight Up Chicago InvestorThis Is How You Get Freedom of Time As a Chicago Investor with Erik SwansonErik Swanson, owner of Fernweh Property Group, explains how he’s developed a track record with investors that has allowed him to build a Tap Room business and an impressive real estate portfolio! Erik starts with very cool stories about his days in the music industry including working alongside some legendary bands! He dives into his first couple real estate deals including a FHA 203k loan and an intense story about a drive-by shooting at one of his properties! Erik discusses how he raised money to start an innovative, self-pour Tap Room business and emphasizes the importance of...2025-04-2454 min
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church - Raleigh, NCApril 2nd 2025 A Blank Piece of Paper - By Rev Dr Tom WatkinsEpisode Six "I am the resurrection and the life" John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." Join Tom and three members of our church as they graciously share their losses of loved ones and the excitement of new lives coming into their world. Guests: Jamie Swanson Arion Swanson Fairley Bell Cook Sit back, relax and put your feet up to listen to this week's episode. 2025-04-0221 min
One Voice Makes A Difference with Janet Swanson"I almost killed myself".... Tom’s powerful story of RestorationTom was at the end of his rope, ready to take his life, then the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way. This week’s podcast is quite possibly the most powerful interview I have done! You are going to be filled with hope and you will never forget this conversation. Pastor Tom Akins is from Statesboro, Georgia and now lives in Wrightsville, Georgia He is the pastor at Oaky Grove Church and runs a huge business at Akins Farm. He studied Business at Georgia Southern University Also studied Andersonville Theologi...2025-02-0336 minOne Voice Makes A Difference with Janet Swanson"I almost killed myself".... Tom’s powerful story of RestorationTom was at the end of his rope, ready to take his life, then the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way. This week’s podcast is quite possibly the most powerful interview I have done! You are going to be filled with hope and you will never forget this conversation. Pastor Tom Akins is from Statesboro, Georgia and now lives in Wrightsville, Georgia He is the pastor at Oaky Grove Church and runs a huge business at Akins Farm. He studied Business at Georgia Southern University Also studied Andersonville Theologi...2025-02-0336 min
The Infographics Show PodcastThe Case of Brandon Swanson (2008)In this episode of The Last Call: Unsolved Disappearances at Midnight, we explore the mysterious and tragic case of Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old college student who vanished on the night of May 13, 2008. After calling his parents to report car trouble, Brandon's phone call abruptly ended with a frightened exclamation—“Oh, sh**!”—before going silent. Despite an extensive search by local law enforcement and volunteers, Brandon was not found until four years later, when his body was discovered in a remote field near the site where his car had been abandoned.This episode examines the unanswered questions that remain in Brand...2024-12-1318 min
Vanished VoicesVanished Voices Episode 5: The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson — A Midnight MysteryOn a chilling night in May 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson vanished without a trace in rural Minnesota, leaving behind a trail of mysterious phone calls, eerie last words, and unanswered questions. Despite a massive search effort spanning over 100 square miles, no trace of Brandon has ever been found. What happened to him that fateful night, and why did his last words send shivers down his father’s spine?Join us on this episode of "Vanished Voices" as we unravel the perplexing details of Brandon’s disappearance. From disorientation and possible accidents to chilling theories of foul play, we dig...2024-10-1411 min
By-The-Bywater: A Podcast about All Things J.R.R. TolkienIt’s Kinda Like Ron Swanson Winning the Woman of the Year AwardJared, Oriana and Ned discuss Ned’s choice of topic: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. Growing out of a suggestion from Tolkien’s beloved aunt Jane Neave for a stocking stuffer of sorts in the wake of The Lord of the Rings’s initial success, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil was released in time for the Christmas season of 1962 and became a low-key success, much to Tolkien’s own surprise. Consisting of a variety of poems both from his Middle-earth work as well as older individual poems reworked as needed to take on a more in-universe feeling as necessary, and acco...2024-10-0850 min
The Heart-Led Business ShowHeart-Led Entrepreneurial Triumphs with Lisa SwansonSend us a textJoin us in this inspiring episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Lisa Swanson, who transformed her life from feeling overwhelmed by franchise fatigue to discovering a fulfilling business path. Lisa’s story highlights her resilience and determination in reclaiming her passion for entrepreneurship. She navigated franchise challenges, experienced pivotal breakthroughs, and learned valuable lessons. Her journey is a testament to perseverance and fulfillment, inspiring aspiring entrepreneurs and those seeking motivation.Key Takeaways from this EpisodeThe Essence of a Heart-Led BusinessLessons from Entrepreneurial Family RootsThe pivotal role of...2024-09-2628 min
The Heart-Led Business ShowFrom Despair to Podcasting Powerhouse with Kevin PalmieriSend us a textIn this electrifying episode, Kevin Palmieri takes us on a rollercoaster ride from the depths of despair to the heights of podcasting success. With humor and heart, Kevin unfolds the story of how he transformed his life by focusing on people over profit, leading with his heart, and finding fulfillment in helping others. Through his journey, we learn the importance of treating people well, the transformative power of a heart-led business, and how to balance profit with purpose. Kevin's story is a testament to the fact that with the right mindset, community, and...2024-09-1928 min
The Orvis Fly-Fishing PodcastWild and Crazy Stories from an Award-Winning Fly-Fishing Guide, with Chip Swanson I take guilty pleasure in hearing horror stories from guides about their worst clients or other crazy things that happen on the river. Orvis-Endorsed Guide of the Year for 2019 Chip Swanson [41:00] is a great storyteller and has had some wild and funny incidents on the river over the years. I think everyone will enjoy these stories but just a warning—although not R-rated, some of his stories mention sensitive body parts so if your kids listen to podcasts with you, you may want to preview them first. Nothing very raunchy but you have been warned! Rated PG-13. In the Fly Box...2024-08-121h 23The Orvis Fly-Fishing PodcastWild and Crazy Stories from an Award-Winning Fly-Fishing Guide, with Chip Swanson I take guilty pleasure in hearing horror stories from guides about their worst clients or other crazy things that happen on the river. Orvis-Endorsed Guide of the Year for 2019 Chip Swanson [41:00] is a great storyteller and has had some wild and funny incidents on the river over the years. I think everyone will enjoy these stories but just a warning—although not R-rated, some of his stories mention sensitive body parts so if your kids listen to podcasts with you, you may want to preview them first. Nothing very raunchy but you have been warned! Rated PG-13. In the Fly Box...2024-08-121h 23
The Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute7/11/24 Mike Swanson on the Concerning Growth of the Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Download Episode.
Mike Swanson returns to the show to talk about the state of the economy. He fills Scott in on some of the work he’s done analyzing how economies fare once the national debt-to-GDP ratio reaches a certain height. What he’s found is that serious issues tend to kick in right at the level the US is projected to hit in 2026. He and Scott discuss this and other topics related to the American economy.
Discussed on the show:
This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly by Car...2024-07-1545 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsMike Swanson on the Concerning Growth of the Debt-to-GDP RatioMike Swanson returns to the show to talk about the state of the economy. He fills Scott in on some of the work he’s done analyzing how economies fare once the national debt-to-GDP ratio reaches a certain height. What he’s found is that serious issues tend to kick in right at the level the US is projected to hit in 2026. He and Scott discuss this and other topics related to the American economy.Discussed on the show:
This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly by Carmen M. Reinhart and Kenneth S. Rogoff
Prin...2024-07-1546 min
Sparking Success with Aaron OpalewskiTaking Action and Following Your Heart The Future of the Recruiting IndustryTom Caravela, a career services expert and entrepreneur, is the first guest on the Sparking Success podcast. He shares his journey of starting his own executive search firm, The Carolan Group, and the success of his podcast, MSL Talk. Tom's decision to start the podcast was driven by his desire to help job seekers and professionals in the pharmaceutical industry on a broader scale. He believes in taking action and following his heart to fulfill his purpose. The catalyst for writing his book, Job Search Mastery, was the success of his podcast and the realization that he could have...2024-06-2739 min
stormTRacker PodcastCarolina Hurricanes NHL'24 Draft: Draft Projections and Prospects Analysis with Nick Bass (Canes Prospects)Curious who the Carolina Hurricanes might draft in the 1st round at the 2024 NHL draft? Look no more! Discover the insights and projections straight from the experts. In this episode, stormTRacker's Tom Ray chats with Nick Bass (@CanesProspects) about prospects like Cole Beaudoin, Sacha Boisvert, Alfons Freij, Nikita Artamonov, Charlie Elick, and Emile Hemming, and we analyze the potential impact they might have in the Hurricanes' lineup. We'll also delve into Darren Yorke's role as the leader of Canes' scouting group and how his personal preferences will shape the draft, as well as the "Russia" factor & how that might...2024-06-2251 min