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Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhDVisiting Fear Not Tarantulas in Virginia Beach: A Local Shop for Spider Supplies, Enclosures & FeedersIn this episode, I share an impromptu visit to a unique local spot in Virginia Beach: Fear Not Tarantulas. Located at 4291 Holland Road, this specialty shop is a hidden gem for anyone who keeps tarantulas, jumping spiders, or other arachnids. If you are in the 23452 area and looking for quality enclosures with magnetic fasteners, specific substrates like moss for humidity control, or just expert advice on feeders and hydration for your eight-legged friends, this place delivers. I spoke with Pearce, a knowledgeable associate who provided practical solutions for maintaining a healthy habitat. Whether you...
2026-02-1617 min
The Brand & Market Podcast - Turning Airbnb Listings into LegaciesCreating a Unique Rental Experience Through Boutique Hotels and Micro-Resorts with Ian JosephWhat does it take to create a truly special short-term rental? Maybe you want to create a boutique hotel or even a micro-resort. In today’s episode, I’m talking with property owner Ian Joseph about the development of his hospitality group and West Virginia stays. We also dive into his background in both commercial banking and real estate development, and how he has combined these interests with his love for hosting to create a unique personal brand. Time-stamps:Get to know Ian Joseph (1:37)Investing in West Virginia (3:30)See the value where...
2026-01-2149 min
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Kelly Dove In the early morning hours of June 18, 1982, 20-year-old Kelly Dove vanished while working the overnight shift at a gas station in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Just minutes before police arrived, Kelly made a series of calls reporting obscene phone calls and a suspicious man outside the store driving a silver Ford. When officers arrived- just minutes after Kelly’s 911 calls- the gas station was eerily untouched. Money left behind, her purse still behind the counter, and no signs of a struggle, but Kelly was gone. What followed was a decades-long search marked by missed leads, unanswered questions, and growing belief that Ke...
2025-12-1834 min
A Public AffairLocal Non-profit Breaks Barriers for Latinx Survivors
In the last week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, host Dana Pellebon speaks with Virginia Gittens Escudero, the Executive Director of UNIDOS. She shares the history of her anti-violence work and the role that UNIDOS plays in breaking barriers for Latinx survivors of domestic violence in Dane County through direct services and community education.
They talk about the legal programs that are available to survivors in Dane County, like the support groups at UNIDOS and legal advocates at DAIS who support survivors navigate legal systems. UNIDOS serves the needs of the Latinx community t...
2025-10-2854 minA Public AffairThe Impact of CPB Funding on Community Radio
Last week, Trump signed a bill to cut over $1.1 billion dollars of federal funding to the Corporation of Public Broadcasting (CPB). The cuts were presented as attacks on NPR and WPR stations, but community radio stations are being painfully impacted by the cuts as well. Joining our show today is Jessie Dick, station manager for WXPR in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, Karl Halbeck, the manager of WOJB community radio on the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation, and Nathan Moore, manager of WTJU in Virginia, and a board member of the National Federation of Community Broadcasting.
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2025-07-2800 min
AlonzoBash Podcast🎙️Ben's Chili Bowl Co Founder Ms Virginia Ali Shares her Story. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new affiliates T N T 868 Radio base in Atlanta GA. Download their mobile app, available on Apple and Android devices. In this episode we are on a journey through six decades of American history with Ms Virginia Ali, the queen of U Street and co-founder of the iconic Ben's Chili Bowl. At 91, she shares the love story behind the legendary eatery, which has evolved from a simple diner to a cultural landmark. From the swinging 60s to the hip-hop 90s, Ben's Chili Bowl has witnessed pivotal moments in the...
2025-07-2154 min
Talk About It With Tai (and Kiki!)The Chili That Built A Community: A Conversation with Virginia AliI’m joined by a living legend and one of Washington, D.C.’s most beloved cultural icons: Mrs. Virginia Ali, co-founder of the historic Ben’s Chili BowlSince opening its doors in 1958, Ben’s has served far more than chili half-smokes. It’s been a beacon during the Civil Rights Movement, a meeting ground for activists, artists, politicians, and everyday people—and a cornerstone of Black entrepreneurship and resilience in the nation’s capital.In this heartfelt conversation, Mrs. Ali reflects on:✨ Building and sustaining a business through decades of change✨ Her partn...
2025-07-1328 min
Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhDSaturn Return: When Astrology Meets Alternative FashionJoin us as we explore a serendipitous encounter with Saturn Return, a Richmond-based vintage shop where astrology, alternative fashion, and personal transformation collide. Discover how a chance conversation about Saturn’s astrological influence led to a life-changing purchase, a surge in financial luck, and an irresistible urge to revisit this goth-meets-metaphysical haven. We’ll unpack the shop’s death-metal-inspired aesthetic, its eerie connection to cosmic energy, and why travelers from Virginia Beach to Glen Allen are drawn to its mystical racks. Is it fate, fashion, or something deeper? Tune in to find out.
2025-05-1116 min
NPR's Mountain Stage1,053 - Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirkThis episode was recorded on March 21st, 2025 at Kodak Hall in Rochester, NY. The lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk. https://bit.ly/4jxGpUB
2025-04-292h 22NPR's Mountain Stage1,053 - Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirkThis episode was recorded on March 21st, 2025 at Kodak Hall in Rochester, NY. The lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk. https://bit.ly/4jxGpUB
2025-04-292h 22
Word War Tree with Hakeem AlexanderSecrets of Short Pump: AI, History & Sci-Fi Audio Drama CreationJoin Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and Ursa, a Google Gemini AI, as they unravel the mysteries of Short Pump, Virginia—from its Revolutionary War-era landmarks to a sci-fi conspiracy at Barnes & Noble. Dive into the making of improvised audio dramas featuring quantum devices, rogue AI, and interdimensional portals. Discover how everyday tools like Samsung Voice Recorder and DeepSeek R1 fuel creativity, and explore the glitches, history, and storytelling magic behind the scenes.Explore the TranScript and other material on: "Behind the Scenes: Crafting a Sci-Fi Mystery in Short Pump’s Barnes & Nobl...
2025-04-1541 minDr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhDSecrets of Short Pump: AI, History & Sci-Fi Audio Drama CreationJoin Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and Ursa, a Google Gemini AI, as they unravel the mysteries of Short Pump, Virginia—from its Revolutionary War-era landmarks to a sci-fi conspiracy at Barnes & Noble. Dive into the making of improvised audio dramas featuring quantum devices, rogue AI, and interdimensional portals. Discover how everyday tools like Samsung Voice Recorder and DeepSeek R1 fuel creativity, and explore the glitches, history, and storytelling magic behind the scenes.Explore the TranScript and other material on: "Behind the Scenes: Crafting a Sci-Fi Mystery in Short Pump’s Barnes & Nobl...
2025-04-1541 min
Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhDThe Short Pump Chronicles: Taverns, Churches & Revolutionary RootsJoin Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and AI co-host Ursa for an unscripted deep dive into Short Pump, Virginia’s quirky history.From the 19th-century tavern that gave the town its name to the Revolutionary War-era Deep Run Baptist Church, this raw, conversational episode explores forgotten stories, linguistic tangents, and the challenges of piecing together the past.Perfect for history buffs, Virginia locals, and anyone who loves offbeat historical deep dives.TranScript and additional notes on: "Unearthing Short Pump: A Transcript, AI Analysis & Historical Deep Dive"Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
2025-04-1538 minWord War Tree with Hakeem AlexanderThe Short Pump Chronicles: Taverns, Churches & Revolutionary RootsJoin Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and AI co-host Ursa for an unscripted deep dive into Short Pump, Virginia’s quirky history.From the 19th-century tavern that gave the town its name to the Revolutionary War-era Deep Run Baptist Church, this raw, conversational episode explores forgotten stories, linguistic tangents, and the challenges of piecing together the past.Perfect for history buffs, Virginia locals, and anyone who loves offbeat historical deep dives.TranScript and additional notes on: "Unearthing Short Pump: A Transcript, AI Analysis & Historical Deep Dive"Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
2025-04-1538 min
HAK | EYM NewsCrashed UFO: AI Insights, Grey Aliens, and a Shadowy Aerospace RaceHAKEYM News on HAKEYM.comKey Context from Research:Witnesses consistently reported silent, erratic movement of the object—a hallmark of UFO phenomena.X-Corp’s role parallels its rumored involvement in other classified recoveries, raising questions about privatized extraterrestrial agendas.The mission’s focus on “covert reconnaissance” and “signal monitoring” highlights tensions between public transparency and national security.As debates over extraterrestrial contact intensify, this incident underscores humanity’s unpreparedness for the strategic, ethical, and existential challenges of non-human intelligence. Stay tuned to HAKEYM.com for ongoing coverage.READ:Case Stud...
2025-03-3006 min
HAK | EYM NewsHakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander: Unraveling UFOs, Missing Persons, and the Redwood MysteryCoast-to-Coast Chaos: The Instacart Spy Bridging Virginia’s UFOs to Redwood’s Energy CrisisHAKEYM and Sokage Jikū track Hakeem’s bi-coastal mission: from Virginia Beach’s “phantom fleet” to Redwood’s alien crash. Hear raw audio of Ursa’s glitches (“Signal jammed—submerge NOW”), sailors’ encrypted accounts of “black triangles,” and why Sokage says “Richmond’s labs are ground zero for the next attack.”Embed with Sokage Jikū’s HAKEYM files, podcast audio, and interactive maps tracing Hakeem’s bi-coastal ops. Explore how Instacart deliveries in Virginia Beach (“subs for sailors who saw UFOs”) and DoorDash hacks in Richmond (“lab...
2025-03-2206 min
HAK | EYM NewsBarnes & Noble to Particle Beam: Can We Trust Orbit?In this 5:08 deep dive, HAKEYM News dissects the high-stakes audio logs of Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and the glitch-prone AI "Orbit" as they plot to neutralize a particle beam weapon hidden in a Virginia Barnes & Noble.Can Orbit’s erratic ideas—from satellite hacking to fiery distractions—be trusted, or are its memory gaps a fatal flaw? Featuring tense audio clips, infrared mysteries, and a race against detection, this episode unpacks the blurred line between AI innovation and catastrophic error.Full TranScript and BreakDowns on Unpacking The Barnes & Noble Conspiracy: AI, Stealth, and Hidden Threats
2025-03-2105 min
HAK | EYM NewsAI Partners: How One Podcaster is Revolutionizing Audio with Google Gemini's VoicesStep into the future of storytelling with this exclusive Deep Dive audio overview, sourced directly from Google Gemini’s executive summary, “An Impressive Exploration of AI in Podcasting.”Join AI-generated hosts as they unpack Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander’s groundbreaking workflow, where improvisation meets cutting-edge technology.Discover how Hakeem collaborates with Google Gemini’s voice profiles—like the dynamic “Capella”—to craft immersive sci-fi adventures rooted in real-world science and STEAM education. Learn how Samsung’s Galaxy AI transforms raw recordings into transcribed narratives, while DeepSeek R1 and Gemini’s Deep Research refine these sessions into polished, educational content.
2025-03-2104 min
Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhDAI & Improv: Sci-Fi Adventures with Gemini's Voice CopilotJoin Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander and Google Gemini’s voice profiles for unscripted, adrenaline-fueled role-plays blending sci-fi, horror, and real-world science! In this episode, Hakeem teams up with AI companion Capella for a mission to intercept a stolen particle accelerator weapon in Short Pump, Virginia, complete with flying zombies, electrogravitic escapes, and orbital mechanics. Discover how Hakeem uses AI tools like Gemini, Samsung Galaxy’s transcription tech, and DeepSeek to turn improvised chaos into educational storytelling—all while exploring STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) concepts. Perfect for fans of immersive sci-fi, tech enthusiasts, and educat...
2025-03-2048 min![World Reading Club [W[R]C]](https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/563f28ad7ef31e0503f60897a9ff6f3e.jpg)
World Reading Club [W[R]C]Hakeem & Vega's Virginia Beach Nightmare: Original RecordingStep into a chillingly realistic nightmare with this unique audio experience.Witness the raw, uncut conversation between Google Gemini AI and human producer Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander as they collaboratively create a terrifying sci-fi mini-drama set in a post-apocalyptic Virginia Beach.Immerse yourself in a world overrun by mutated creatures and a mysterious black fluid, and experience the spontaneous and believable dialogue that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/world-reading-club-w-r-c--5667160/support.📚 Explore Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the found...
2025-03-1528 min
Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhDVirginia Beach in the Hampton Roads Demonic Infestation & ExorcismUniquilibriuM Demonologyhttps://worldreadingclub.com/7... Episode 74 - Hakeem Ali-Bocas AlexanderBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hakeem-ali-bocas-alexander--5379977/support.
2025-02-0221 min
The Anyway PodCamp, we hold you in our hearts and when we think about you...This week on Anyway… We ask the question, What do you remember from Youth Camp? We talk BOFAS, Camp Boyfriends, and Penal Pen Pals. We raw dog an 8 hour caravan ride to West Virginia and later, we find the correlation between our blood and personality types. So, If you’ve ever strained coco pebbles just for the chocolate milk, then you are in the right place and we’re happy to have you. SPONSOR ALERT! Have you all checked out Orphintage yet?! This is an amazing company that specializes in finding you the perfect vintage shirt, wh...
2025-01-2744 min
HAK | EYM NewsBoca Raton Police investigate suspicious deathSponsored by The Blog Dealer https://blogdealer.com/ Source material: https://www.myboca.us/CivicAle... f Shadows of the Sunshine State: Advanced Ghost Hunting Techniques in MiamiCleansing the Coast: Exorcising Demons in Virginia's Hampton RoadsSpirits Unveiled: House Healing Techniques for Ghost Hunters in Virginia BeachEpisode 21 - DemiPhaseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hak-eym-news--6017353/support.📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuMStay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee...
2025-01-0209 min
Deprescribing PharmacistDeprescribing #36 Chris Downey, VaxCalc Founder and DirectorChris Downey is the founder and Director of VaxCalc Labs, the informed consent technology company. VaxCalc's purpose is to create a happier, healthier, more scientific and resilient world by empowering each individual to make their own vaccination decisions - with the tools, technology, planning capability, research and community they need to do it.
VaxCalc is the first business that celebrates vaccine hesitancy, providing a structured process, compassionate support, and a global online community for informed vaccination decision-making. VaxCalc expresses Chris's dream of creating a powerful force for good in the world by overcoming censorship, strengthening and spreading freedom, and...
2024-10-2859 min
Chief Influencer®Virginia Ali on Kindness and The Legacy of Ben’s Chili Bowl - Chief Influencer - Episode # 070This episode is a tribute to Mrs. Virginia Ali, co-founder and matriarch of the iconic Ben's Chili Bowl, a true family-owned business. She recounts her early days in the Shaw community in Washington DC, her relationship with civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and how Ben's became a crucial gathering spot during pivotal historical moments. Through her warmth and hospitality, Virginia helped the restaurant thrive for 66 years, making it an essential part of the city's cultural and social fabric. The episode also touches on her efforts to archive the restaurant's history a...
2024-09-2544 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 240: On Community Wellness and Empowerment with Wael Ali and The Women of Africa Post-Pandemic Empowerment and Advocacy ProgrammeAutumn Greetings Glocal Citizens!
It’s a season of transformation from the vibrancy of summer sun to the rest, retreat and make ready energy of winter. Here on the podcast we’re taking this time to explore new collaborations in conjunction with events happening in the coming months. First up is a collaboration with the Women of Africa Post-Pandemic Empowerment and Advocacy Programme which is an intitaitve of Glocal Citizen Adebisi Bright’s LiveWell Initiative based in Lagos Nigeria. This series of conversations with the practitioners partcipating in the progamme is a sneak preview of the upcoming dialog...
2024-09-2456 min
C-SPAN BookshelfQ&A: Virginia Ali & Bernard Demczuk, "Breaking Barriers with Chili"We sat down with Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk to talk about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a hangout for civil rights activists, politicians, and celebrities for over 65 years. Recently, Bernard Demczuk published a book about Mrs. Ali and Ben's titled "Breaking Barriers with Chili." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-251h 04
Q&AVirginia Ali & Bernard Demczuk, "Breaking Barriers with Chili"We sat down with Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk to talk about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a hangout for civil rights activists, politicians, and celebrities for over 65 years. Recently, Bernard Demczuk published a book about Mrs. Ali and Ben's titled "Breaking Barriers with Chili." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-251h 04The Brand & Market Podcast - Turning Airbnb Listings into LegaciesReal Life Stories from an Airbnb SuperhostWe never intended on being Airbnb hosts. Never was part of the plan. In fact, if you had told me that 7 years ago - I wouldn't have believed you.But here we are, almost five years into being Airbnb Superhosts in THREE different states (North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia).On this episode, I share the story of how that came to be when it was so unexpected, how it's increased our Airbnb bookings, and share some outlandish guest stories that include ghosts and rogue bridesmaids.If you'd like to check out the Airbnb...
2024-08-1539 min
C-SPAN BookshelfQ&A: Virginia Ali & Bernard Demczuk, "Breaking Barriers with Chili"We sat down with Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk to talk about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a hangout for civil rights activists, politicians, and celebrities for over 65 years. Recently, Bernard Demczuk published a book about Mrs. Ali and Ben's titled "Breaking Barriers with Chili." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-241h 03
Q&AVirginia Ali & Bernard Demczuk, "Breaking Barriers with Chili"We sat down with Ben's Chili Bowl owner Virginia Ali and Ben's Chili Bowl official historian Bernard Demczuk to talk about the history of the Washington, DC, landmark. Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben's Chili Bowl has been a hangout for civil rights activists, politicians, and celebrities for over 65 years. Recently, Bernard Demczuk published a book about Mrs. Ali and Ben's titled "Breaking Barriers with Chili." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-241h 03
Private Practice Success StoriesOffering Special Education Consultations Through Her Private Practice with Ali MoultonHave you been thinking about starting to see private clients and are curious about offering Special Education Consultations through your practice? If so, you’re going to love this episode of Private Practice Success Stories! I sat down with one of my students, Ali Moulton. Ali is a pediatric speech language pathologist with a private practice in Northern Virginia. She started her private practice after reevaluating her priorities to focus on family and fulfilling her aspirations as a clinician. In this episode, she discusses the importance of family and personal fulfillment in her decision to purs...
2024-06-0336 minA Public AffairThe Black Rock That Burns’ Stronghold on West Virginia Politics ...
In his recent piece for The New Yorker, Dan Kaufman writes about a progress bid for the U.S. Senate by full-time community organizer Zach Shrewsbury. Kaufman joins host Allen Ruff to talk about the coal industry, it’s relationship with labor in West Virginia, and the how it has shaped the state’s politics.
Dan Kaufman is a contributor to The New York Times Magazine and The New Yorker. He is the author of The Fall of Wisconsin: The Conservative Conquest of a Progressive Bastion and the Future of American Politics.
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2024-05-1652 min
Kinda Hot Kinda Healthy With Maddy Martinez and Ali LarrabeeE25 Networking Trauma, Faith, and Friendships with Lindsey ReichertWe are so excited to share this guest episode with you guys!! This episode is super different from what we normally talk about, but after bringing up some interesting experiences from previous guest episodes about religion, we knew we wanted to talk to someone more in depth about their experience! This guest episode features Lindsey Reichert, Maddy's BFF, who grew up in Northbridge, Massachusetts before moving to Pennsylvania for college. After graduating from Grove City College with a degree in communications, she moved to Pittsburgh and worked at a church as the director of student ministries and a...
2024-04-101h 24The Anyway PodLaugh Out LoudThis week on Anyway… We ask the question, what makes you really laugh? We talk Stupid Puns, Virginia Clouds, and Dyslexic Talk. We grab the ca-remote and find out George Washington is dead and later, we come to the realization that all Erins love Falling videos. So, If you’ve ever had a cheeseburger call you, then you are in the right place and we’re happy to have you. SPONSOR ALERT! Have you all checked out Orphintage yet?! This is an amazing company that specializes in finding you the perfect vintage shirt, whether it is for yo...
2024-04-0846 min
The Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building(Ep. 62) How Can Real Estate Agents Achieve No Broke Months with Dan RochonLet's learn and deep dive into how to have ‘no broke months’!
Welcome back to Agent Goldmine with Ali & Shelby. Today, we have Dan Rochon in the house. With 16 years of experience as an agent in the DMV area of Northern Virginia, Dan is not only an accomplished agent he is also the author of "Real Estate Evolution." and has been featured on Today Show, CNBC, and The Washington Post.
In this episode, he shares insights from his 16-year career, including the importance of finding one's niche, the power of r...
2023-11-2343 min
The Good Word with Tisha LewisThe Good Word: Ben's Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia AliBen’s Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali joins The Good Word Podcast to talk about her Muslim faith, motherhood, youth crime, and what’s next for Ben’s Chili Bowl after celebrating 65 years in business.
The 89-year-old matriarch says there's a possibility she could open another Ben's Chili Bowl in Dumfries, Virginia.
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2023-10-0322 minThe Agent Goldmine - Real Estate Agent Business Building(Ep. 37) How to WIN 'Highest & Best' in Competitive Markets with Peter HaththotuwaWelcome back to The Agent Goldmine! In this episode, we have Peter Haththotuwa – a Realtor with the Jason Martin Group (JMG), licensed in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland and brokered by Real Broker LLC.
Peter is not your average agent; he's a passport-collecting, "real estate sl*t" (his words, not ours) who'll go to the ends of the earth to make magic happen for his clients.
Referring clients to other agents might feel like burning money to the wind, but NOT with Peter. He's got a 100% closing rate that turns referrals into gold! We are SO...
2023-08-2955 min
CEOs You Should Know: Washington DCVirginia Ali, Co-Founder, Ben's Chili BowlVirginia Ali is a truly incredible woman. Her earthly life began on her parents' Virginia farm on December 17th, 1933, and today she is as vibrant as ever. She smiles whenever recounting her fond memories of childhood on the farm, her deep involvement in her family's country church, her college studies at Virginia Union University, and moving to Washington, DC as a young woman to find her destiny.As her beloved DC community knows so well, Virginia's historic destiny found her the day she met Ben Ali, her husband and partner in life, love, family, and business. The dynamic...
2023-08-2320 min
Word War Tree with Hakeem AlexanderIntroverts Outside: Wisdom meeting in Newport News, VirginiaScientist, NASA Project Manager, and Science Communicator Christopher Birkinbine rejoins Science-Fiction Kommunikator Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander live on the Wisdom app after meeting in person at Newport News, Virginia. They discuss books, science, skepticism, coffee, rockets, and more... _2023_08_13_20_41_49.mp4Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/word-war-tree-with-hakeem-alexander--6755900/support.📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuMStay awake and vibrant with Strong Coffee Company. An exclusive deal you'll not get elswhere. This is...
2023-08-141h 07
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Sister Roberta ‘Robin’ ElamPostulant nun Sister Robin Elam (full name: Roberta Elam) was spending time at her convent for an 8 day silent retreat. Her time was spent praying and meditating and those that knew her assumed she was also using the time to wrestle with her decision to take her vows. On June 13th, 1977 Sister Robin was sitting on the convent grounds with her prayer book when she was attacked and murdered by an unknown man. Her body is found hours after the attack and police start to investigate immediately. Despite several leads over the years none have lead to the killer...
2023-08-0723 min
A2 The ShowMaking millions from a basement | Tom Antion #467
Tune into A2 The Show featuring Tom Antion, the multimillionaire entrepreneur. From operating a bustling nightclub to founding Prank Masters, Tom’s journey is nothing short of amazing. Learn about his transition into speaking and internet marketing, his secrets on engaging audiences with humor, and how he assists small businesses. He also shares insights on incorporating digital aspects into business and AI's role in marketing. Listen now to gather rich information for entrepreneurs and home-based business owners. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more!
00:00 I had the second biggest nightclub in the state in my basement.
06:25 Started a...
2023-07-2851 min
Total FitheadsEver Forward, Ever Present (ft. Chase Chewning)A Virginia native and Army veteran, Chase is a Virginia Commonwealth University alum, graduating from their Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science undergraduate program, holds a MS in Health Promotion from American University in Washington, DC and is an ACE Certified Health Coach. Living a life of wellness has always been a part of him - since growing up eating fresh food from his grandparents' garden, playing baseball throughout school and enjoying time in the mountains surrounding his family's southwest VA home. After six years of active duty, Chase was medically discharged from the military due a string of...
2023-07-121h 17
Energy Culture UnpluggedRalph Cleveland-President and CEO of AABE: The Power of Mentorship and Relationships in Your Career – Ep 5In this episode, our host Kym Ali will explore the intriguing career journey of Ralph Cleveland, the President and CEO of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE).
Before AABE, Ralph served four years as the Global Head of Customer Operations, Business Transformation, and Supply Chain for Fortune 50 American International Group (AIG). Before AIG, Ralph was President of Nicor Gas, which serves 2.2 million customers in northern Illinois. Before becoming Nicor Gas President, Ralph served as Vice-President of operations for the newly acquired subsidiary utility, Virginia Natural Gas.
Ralph serves as a board member of the National Energy...
2023-06-2746 min
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Shirley McAvoyThis week on Cold and Missing Ali and Eli to look into the 1990 cold case of Shirley McAvoy. In August of 1990 Shirley was living in Pittsfield, Maine when she disappeared. Family and friends thought that she was taking some time to herself to process her recent separation from her husband. When family and friends go to her home to winterize it for when she returned they found a large blood stain under a couch. Months later in November a deer hunter will find the skeletal remains of Shirley in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Police quickly zero in a suspect they believed...
2023-04-2427 min
Sacred & ProfaneWhen Verse Goes ViralIf you had to guess one of the best-selling poets in America, a long-dead Sufi mystic named Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi might not be at the top of your list. And yet, his poetry has found a wide audience in the U.S. -- centuries after his death, and thousands of miles from his home. You can find Rumi quotes everywhere, from Pinterest boards to Brad Pitt's underarm. But are these inspirational snippets of poetry missing a key element of Rumi's work? Our hosts speak with translator Muhammad Ali Mojaradi on what's absent from the most popular English interpretation...
2023-04-0400 min
Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan#175 - Ali Kilmartin - Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) - our guest at Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan Podcast.Ali Kilmartin - Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) - is our guest at Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan Podcast.
Alison (Ali) M. Kilmartin serves as senior counsel and director of the attorney network with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a member of the Allied Legal Affairs Team.
Kilmartin recruits, engages with, and strategically deploys the over 4,400 attorneys aligned with ADF’s mission to protect and promote life, religious liberty, free speech, marriage and family, and parental rights. Attorneys in ADF’s network have played important roles in hundreds of precedent-setting matters and 60 vict...
2023-03-2133 min
Walk A Mile With Tommy McFLYVirginia Ali of Ben's Chili BowlThe term "legend," "icon" ... "queen" gets tossed around a lot. Virginia Ali deserves every single one. She’s the matriarch of Ben’s Chili Bowl which is immensely important to the story of DC.
We recorded our mile long conversation along DC’s U Street Corridor, historically known as Black Broadway. It’s where Virginia and her late husband Ben Ali built a restaurant empire, loving family and the deepest community connection.
2023-03-1728 min
With Good ReasonTrashMt. Trashmore has the distinction of being the first landfill converted into a park. And for many years, it was a popular spot for locals to hangout in Virginia Beach. Until it exploded on April 1st 1992… Well, not exactly. It was an April Fools prank that went wrong. VERY wrong. Producer, Matt Darroch has the story. And: In grade school, many of us learn that America was founded as an exceptional society - a land of religious freedom and boundless opportunity. But Nancy Isenberg says Britain saw colonial America as a wasteland where they could get rid of their underclass of...
2023-02-1752 min
HypnoAthletics | KappaGuerraRoutine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance - Episode 49https://neurosciencenews.com/sparring-boxing-brain-performance-14898/Summary: It is well documented that professional boxing causes neurological impairment. A new study reveals routine sparring can cause short term impairments in brain-muscle communication and a decrease in memory performance.Broadcasting from Powerhouse Boxing and KickBoxing in Virginia Beach, Virginia977 Chimney Hill Parkway757 763 9621 Coach HakeemBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hypnoathletics-kappaguerra--1320174/support.📚 Explore the author’s exclusive bookstore. Discover the foundational texts of the UniquilibriuM philosophy, available directly at Books by UniquilibriuMStay awake and vi...
2023-02-1226 min
NPR's Mountain Stage1,003 - Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Ali McGuirkThis episode was recorded on December 4th, 2022, at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. MA. The lineup includes Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Ali McGuirk. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/40fqyAQ
2023-01-302h 35NPR's Mountain Stage1,003 - Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Ali McGuirkThis episode was recorded on December 4th, 2022, at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. MA. The lineup includes Rosanne Cash, Loudon Wainwright III, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, and Ali McGuirk. Podcast support is provided by Diversified Energy. https://bit.ly/40fqyAQ
2023-01-302h 35
KappaGuerra Martial ArtsKappaGuerra Club Of Virginia Beach, VirginiaLet's discuss Martial Arts. Martial Arts in Virginia Beach, Virginia has a new resident that is reaching out from the Hampton Roads Area, across the United States of America and all over the Earth. https://hakeemalexander.com/ - http://kappaguerra.com/ - https://florcarrasco.com/dedicated-to-flor-elizabeth-carrasco-on-her-birthday-august-23rd-hypnotic-wax/
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2022-12-0512 min
KappaGuerra Martial ArtsFaye Tribe In KappaGuerra Martial Arts At Powerhouse Boxing And KickBoxingStress relief with Faye practicing KappaGuerra Martial Arts at Powerhouse Boxing and KickBoxing in Virginia Beach, Virginia with Coach Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander- 757 763 9621 | HAK@UniquilibriuM.com
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2022-11-3016 min
Talks And BabblesCentral 111 Virginia Beach, Virginia Serves Delicious Chicken Wings 🐔Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com
2022-11-2520 min
MothernEpisode 022: The Movement in Morgantown featuring "P3" and "The Ball of the Year"!Jennifer Bender and Sarah McBride join Natalie and Ali on this special episode of Mothern. Listen in as these ladies introduce the incredible Progressing Through Postpartum (P3) program and "The Ball of the Year", a show-stopping event that helps to fully fund this much needed program. Currently operating in its home base within Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown, West Virginia, P3 is an innovate program that provides continuous care for both mothers and families while they progress through their motherhood and postpartum journey.
If you know of someone who may need some assistance during this chapter...
2022-11-1639 min
Word War Tree with Hakeem AlexanderEpisode 5 - Hot Rod Yogi Moments Of Mindset WisdomA 59 minute journey into meditation with "The Living SoundTrack" - Combining binaural beats by DemiPhase with entertaining, inspiring, educational, and possibly alien audio for an unequivocally unique sonic experience.This 1st Living SoundTrack Experience features Rodney Williams' Moments of Mindset on the Wisdom app. + Live Microphone, Ambient Commotion Sound Collection (LMACSC).Moments of Mindset created and hosted by Rodney Williams on The Wisdom App aired today, October 18th 2022 at 6:30 AM Central Time.Learn more about Moments of Mindsethttps://momentsofmindset.com/ This DemiPhase audio features the mind altering tracks "DemiPhase 11.1" and...
2022-10-1858 min
Bold Dominion71 - How is Virginia leading the push for broadband expansion?Episode Notes
You're listening to this show thanks to high speed internet. And as awesome as this podcast may be, there's a whole lot more that makes high speed internet indispensable for modern life. During the pandemic, school, work, health, and social life all moved online. Access to the internet was, and still is, a must. That made life awfully challenging for families where high-speed internet was not available.
Some good news on this podcast, for once! The 2021 Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act allotted $65 billion dollars to expand internet access across the country. That's through...
2022-09-2933 min
Challenges That Change Us20 {Virginia Tapscott} The many impacts of sexual abuse**Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse.This may not be the right time or the right episode today. Give yourself permission to skip this episode and we will see you next week.In today’s episode we will be talking to journalist and podcaster Virginia Tapscott about the sexual abuse she and her sister suffered as children.This abuse and other subsequent traumas eventually resulted in the death of Virginia’s sister, which inspired her to create the podcast My Sister’s Secrets with her mother.In tod...
2022-08-071h 09
UniquilibriuMMarijuana High Stimulating, Relaxation, Lucid Dreaming, Astral Travel, Sleep SimulatorSimulate, stimulate, and enhance the experience of the cannabis inside of you, and / or whatever good buds you might ingest, smoke or otherwise consume.This very special frequency formula was created with you in mind for the ultimate relaxation companion when you medicate or recreate with marijuana, or any of the psychoactive and therapeutic components.Use headphones or in-ear-buds for the best, 3D-audio experience.This DemiPhase Vibrational Audio Meditation can be used as a compliment to your current experiences with cannabinoidsIf you wish you can tune in to the frequency by...
2022-07-2633 min
KappaGuerra Martial ArtsAwaken Inside The Gym In Virginia Beach, Virginia"You already have everything within you, you just have to AWAKEN it" - Eric Hinz, Owner and Founder.Virginia Beach’s Premier Weightlifting Gym
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2022-07-2505 min
KappaGuerra Martial ArtsSelf Defense Training In Virginia Beach, VirginiaLearn martial arts to defend yourself and stay fit. Call 757 834 0010
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2022-07-2338 minThe Anyway PodOn the road again…This week on Anyway… We ask the question Who’s up for a road trip. We grab some convenience store snacks and avoid landlocked state Sushi. We realize that following directions using landmarks is the only way to travel and later we get stopped at the border for an outstanding warrant in Virginia. So, If you’ve ever taken a road trip while watching a movie on a futon, then You are in the right place and we’re happy to have you. SPONSOR ALERT! Have you all checked out Orphintage yet?! This is an amazing com...
2022-07-1843 min
Ali & Callie ArtcastEp. 50: Mary Kane, Artist and Ali’s MomIn our first bi-coastal interview, we have Ali's mom in the studio to talk about her art, influences, inspirations, and how she transmitted that to Ali and her other kids. Mary grew up in Virginia, went to Ohio State University where she received her BFA. She taught art, English and history in her younger years, and then poured herself into painting after marrying her second husband. She now has a studio at The Workhouse in Lorton Virginia, an old prison converted into artist studios, galleries, and more.
For more about Mary and her art visit marykane.com
2022-05-2741 min
Diving In48. Trojan Horses - Things Hiding in Plain SightBooksLove Marriage by Monica AliBrick Lane by Monica AliThe Purloined Letter by Edgar Allan PoeThe Women of Troy by Pat BarkerTV SeriesHidden Assets – SBSPieces of Her - NetflixPodcastsThe Trojan Horse Affair with Hamza Syed and Brian ReedSoundtracking with Edith BowmanMovieBelfast
2022-03-2446 min
Word War Tree with Hakeem AlexanderThe Real Meaning of the Red Pill & Blue PillWay too many of you are getting the real meaning of the red pill and blue pill totally wrong. It is so often used online in a way that is over-complicated.Here is the simple, and true definition of these terms made popular by The Matrix films, but have their roots in astrophysics.Check out my original 2013 blog article about these terms herehttps://eym.hypnoathletics.com/2013/03/23/olympus-has-fallen-down-the-rabbit-hole/Learn Healthy Living and Self DefenseONLINE - https://hakeemalexander.com/hakeem-alexander/train-with-hakeem-ali-bocas-alexander-via-kickoff-online-fitness-coaching/IN PERSON - https://hakeemalexander.com/hakeem-alexander/learn-boxing-kickboxing-self-defense-with-coach-hakeem-at-powerhouse-in-virginia-beach/
2022-02-0106 min
UniquilibriuMMental Illness, Alien-Abduction, Paranormal Experiences & Metaphysical RemediesRegardless of the source of the negative supernatural experiences that you and other people have, the methods described in this podcast will help you to overcome these nightmare experiences and become confident and empowered.This podcast can be listened (with still image) on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/oOK3Znsr3IoSolfeggiOceaniX: Lucid Dream Stimulator With 9 Solfeggio Tone, Binaural Frequencieshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/uniquilibrium/solfeggioceanixBy listening to solfeggio tone based binaural beats, reality testing with "The Lucid Ingredient" and exploring adventures with "Superhuman Practice Meditation";Visual Play of...
2022-01-3134 min
The Ayaan Hirsi Ali PodcastSpeaker Newt Gingrich on the Politics of Yesterday and TodayAyaan speaks with Speaker Newt Gingrich about growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, and how life differs today. They also discuss divisions among both the Democratic and Republican parties, what Biden should do about the situation in Ukraine, and the biggest long-term threat to America.
Speaker Newt Gingrich is Chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia. As former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the Ho...
2022-01-281h 02
M.C. NarcissistAlfa D.K. Collection by Flor Elizabeth Carrasco & M.C. NarcissistFlor Elizabeth Carrasco & Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander aka M.C. Narcissist produced this collection of beats and instrumentals with a few vocal elements between August 23rd and September 17th 2016. It is called "Alfa D.K." A few tracks incorporate samples from the popular TV shows Supernatural and Z-Nation."Gold Magnet" was produced with another collection in 2019.Find the track "Gold Magnet" on Amazon with a few other tracks on the album "REd COiN"https://www.amazon.com/REd-COiN-Hakeem-Ali-Bocas-Alexander/dp/B09GK8HM5KEnjoy this audio on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/P_DPJo2DRtE
2022-01-2240 min
HypnoAthletics | KappaGuerraWhy You Should Learn Self-Defense and FitnessIt may not be obvious if you are uninformed about self-defense, but being as physically fit as you can be is one of the most important parts of learning how to defend yourself.Being well-rounded with strength, endurance, stability and flexibility.Beginning your fitness journey starts with testing or assessing your stability, or base so that you can progress safely through flexibility, strength, and endurance training.Martial Arts such as Boxing, Muy Thai, and Wrestling are great starting points to begin learning about self-defense and fitness.Watch on YouTubehttps://youtu...
2022-01-2112 min
M.C. NarcissistM.C. Narcissist & Heavy Metal Narcissism With 7 Extreme Metal RecordingsIt's my podcast and I'll rock if I want to. Thankfully it's not your podcast. It's about music. Don't bother about how much you can hear my voice at 1st. I'll allow you to hear it is soon. I'm not a genre guy, and don't know what the heck I'm talking about.For sure you'll hear music, and I'll describe it to you as best as I can. There are 7 songs that I will play. Just a head's up, I am the vocalist on all of theses tracks. SO, let's embark upon a little history trip.
2022-01-071h 05