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#423 What’s happening to Vegas?? Guest: Scott Roeben, “Vital Vegas”
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49:56Is Vegas still a value? What’s really happening with visitorship, F1, and the perception of Vegas as a value? Scott Roeben, purveyor of @VitalVegas and VitalVegas.com, joined me for an update on Vegas. We talked about who’s coming to Vegas and why, sexual harassment culture in casinos, and more! Book Scott mentioned: “Addiction by Design” https://w…
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What is a furry? Who can be a furry? Are you a furry and you just don't know it? Flint and Camille from Anthro New England tell us all about the movement and why you may be a furry and not even know it. Anthro New England is a yearly convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. Next year's convention is January 15th through the 18th. For more informat…
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#424 HHS archives: Former POW’s, in their own words
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38:52A few years ago I had the privilege of speaking with two former POW’s, Captain Ray Alcorn (USN) and Major Steven Long (USAF), held for 7 and 5 years respectively during the Vietnam war. Here are their stories in their own words. Please share this with anyone you believe might want to hear it. My podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris …
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Why? Episode 353- I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
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28:31Catherine Coulson was an artist, in all senses of the word. Most people probably know her from her role as The Log Lady on David Lynch and Mark Frost's TV show, Twin Peaks. But that is just the beginning of Catherine's story. I Know Catherine, the Log Lady, is a fascinating look at a fascinating character and a study of reaching the end of your lif…
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This week, we talk with one of the members of Sex-O-Rama. (What's his real name? What's his band name... we find out!) The group was originally formed to create fake porn music for folks to enjoy and, shockingly, things got out of hand and now they're onto volume 5. Sex-O-Rama volume 5: Invaders from the Pleasure Planet is available wherever you ge…
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Why do some “men” marry the kind of women Dr. Laura has described as “hit women”? These wives put a wedge between the son and his family, even when it’s not warranted. We see it in famous families, and not-so-famous families. It’s one thing to prioritize your wife, which you should, but when she is the source of the conflict, and he chose to marry …
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Why? Episode 351- The Antique Vibrator Museum
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50:46They say those who don't learn the past are doomed to repeat it. What does that have to do with our guest? We're not really sure. Dr. Carol Queen, phd is the curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, located inside the Good Vibrations store in San Francisco. (Other branches of the chain have some items on display too.) What is the history of the vibr…
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#421 A 900 bed homeless shelter for the middle of Vegas???
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45:26The “Campus for Hope”, a proposed 900 bed homeless shelter, is a disaster for an established Las Vegas neighborhood and the schools and businesses that surround it, not to mention the quality of life and the hit property values will undoubtedly take. Community activist Lisa Mayo-DeReriso joined me to discuss what THEY (the politicians) are trying t…
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Why? Episode 350- Underseas Exploration and Living
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39:03Ian Koblick has made a living exploring underwater and learning about how man can live there. From his building of habitats for NASA to turning one habitat into an undersea hotel, Ian has devoted his life to sharing his love of the ocean with everyone. For more information about Ian's work, you can check out the Marine Resources Development Foundat…
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Why? Episode 349- The History of Nudist Films
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46:23Exploitation films are always a fascinating study. And some of the most fascinating movies are nudist film. Mark Storey has writing a fascinating history of the naturist film in the book, Cinema au Naturel. Cinema au Naturel is available right now wherever you get your books.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
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Why? Episode 348- The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft
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34:22Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft offers visitors a fascinating into the world of witchcraft and the history of the practice. Staffed and run by well educated folks, the museum offers both practitioners and non-practitioners a look into the history through objects and artifacts. We sat down with museum director Steven In…
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Why? Episode 347- Grant Philipo from the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum Pt 2
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45:31As promised, here is part two of our fascinating conversation with Grant Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum. For more information on the mu…
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#420 New Gallup poll on trust in media is telling
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21:08Gallup recently conducted a poll on trust in media, and trust is at a 50 year low. Those results are positive in my opinion. Apparently, some people are starting to wake up to the reality that those we’re supposed to trust to bring us “news” cannot, in fact, be trusted. If one bit of good came out of the Covid pandemic, it might be that people have…
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Why? Episode 346- Falling asleep with Northwoods Baseball
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28:38Mr King is the creator of a fascinating podcast designed for you to not stay awake for the whole thing. Calling back baseball on the radio, The Northwoods Baseball Network is designed to help you fall asleep- no big hits, no exciting plays. It's a wonderful way to drift off to dreamland. You can find Northwoods Baseball wherever you get your podcas…
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Why? Episode 345- Grant Philipo from the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum
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29:05This week is a fascinating conversation with Gran Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. (And we barely touch on the museum in the first part.) Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum…
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#419 Is America headed into another Civil War? My guest sees familiar signs
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31:04Guy Nohra is the embodiment of the American dream. As a teenager, he fought in the Civil War in Lebanon. His parents extracted him from America when they found out what he was doing, and he became an American citizen. He also became a successful venture capitalist, helping startups that have made huge progress in the healthcare world. Lately he’s b…
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Why? Episode 344- The Bumper Sticker Bandit
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32:17Isn't annoying when you see someone who parks so terribly, it makes life harder for everyone else? Well, there is a vigilante out there, placing insulting bumpers tickers on offending vehicles. He's called The Bumper Sticker Bandit and his stickers are now turning up all over the world. If you want to see some of his work, you can find him on TikTo…
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The Aqualillies are a unique performance group, combining classic water ballet with a much more modern choreography. From movies and TV to weddings and other parties, there is no better way to celebrate than pool-side with synchronized swimming. For more information, check out their website.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
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#418 Mark Meckler on the Convention of States
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29:01What do you know about the Convention Of States? You may have heard about it, but what do you know about it? Who supports it, why is it important, and how could it benefit America? I didn’t really know myself, so I asked Mark Meckler, the president of Convention of States action to join me. Mark’s bio: https://conventionofstates.com/news/who-is-mar…
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Why? Episode 342- Peace Advocate and Author Gabriel Meyer
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40:44Gabriel Meyer has spent his life working towards encouraging peace between everyone. And in his new novel, On a Verge of a Verb, Meyer loosely adapts his own story into a tale of working for peace across the globe. Needless to say, it's a fascinating conversation when you get Gabriel talking about his experiences and what he's learned along the way…
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Why? Episode 341- Music Insider Paul Rappaport
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48:44For almost 30 years Paul Rappaport worked at Columbia records in the promotion department. That job led him to crossing paths with Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd and many others. His new book (out April 1st) is called "Gliders Over Hollywood" and is available for pre-order.By Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
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Freya India is a wonderful writer out of the UK. I believe she’s probably in her 30’s based on the issues she writes about so beautifully. Recently, I came across an especially powerful column of hers called “The Age of Abandonment”. She describes with incredible insight the feeling a lot of people of her generation have toward marriage. It’s not m…
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Why? Episode 340- Music Engineer/Producer Glenn Berger
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35:14In another lifetime, Dr Glenn Berger found himself working at A&R studios in New York, along such music legends as Paul Simon, James Brown, Phoebe Snow and Bob Fosse. In his memoir, Never Say No to a Rock Star, Glenn recounts some of the most memorable moments in a career filled with them, at a time when musicians ruled the earth.…
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#416 What Elon having 13 kids says about conservatism
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12:04It’s come to light that Elon Musk has now produced a 13th child, with the fourth or fifth woman. She apparently is only coming forward because somebody in the media found out about it and was going to reveal it. The sad thing is it most conservatives don’t have a problem with this. A lot of liberals are trolling conservatives and making fun of this…
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#415 What we can all learn from DOGE whiners
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13:35I’ve noticed a lot of gnashing of teeth among people who are being purged as a result of what Elon Musk is doing with DOGE. I’m used to the private sector, where the boss can have a bad day and you’re out the door. No one should have a job they can’t lose, especially an inefficient government worker, and if you happen to be a government worker who …
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Why? Episode 339- Naked Filmmaking with JP Riley
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37:26JP Riley has had quite the life so far, and he's not even close to done. After making the hit independent film Act Naturally in 2011, he's back with the follow-up, Act Supernaturally. On top of writing, directing and producing, (he's also worked on Eddie Murphy's Axel F and the video for Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down") he also wrote the mus…
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#414 Brianne Dressen, injured by Astra-Zeneca trial
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46:29Brianne Dressen, vaccine injured during the Astra Zeneca trial, has been a tireless champion for the rights of the vaccine injured. She joined me with an update on her health, and to talk about the new book about her journey: “Worth a Shot” by Caroline Pover Bri’s Testimony: https://youtu.be/K3OdHFvu8jY Her organization: react19.org “Worth a Shot” …
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Refereeing any sport is hard, but boxing? You try keeping a level head and pay attention to the right things with the lights, the judges, the cameras, the crowd... oh, and two people hitting each other very hard. Jack has taken his experience and is helping prepare other referees to be ready to go when the bell rings. For more information on Jack a…
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Wanna know why conspiracies start and continue to grow when tragic events occur? I’ll tell you why – because the facts of a case are intentionally obscured. As of this recording, two of the three helicopter pilots involved in the crash between the Blackhawk and the commercial aircraft in Washington DC have been identified, but not all three. Many p…
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#412 What we learned from the RFK Jr. hearing
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14:24What I learned from watching the RFK Junior hearing in the Senate was that the Senators want to keep the status quo. They’re not interested in anybody who’s asking legitimate questions about the health of Americans and why it’s so poor. They don’t want to talk about nutrition. They don’t want to talk about vaccines and whether or not they’re safe a…
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Alex Therriault might have it all figured out. He's turned his love of animals and dog sledding into a successful business and racing career. Coming from a family of dog sledders, Alex still races and now offers tours and trips for people looking to learn more about these animals and the sport, or just to have a unique weekend in Maine. For more in…
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Why? Episode 336- The Unique History of Baseball Rubbing Mud
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33:00It's the only mud that's been used in major league baseball for almost 75 years- there's something about Lena Blackburne's Baseball Rubbing Mud. We talked with Jim Bintliff, the third-generation of his family to farm, harvest and supply rubbing mud for so many professional teams and sports. (The NFL also uses the mud too!) For more information, (an…
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#411 Trump’s back in! Yay! A word of caution…
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13:36I’m very excited to see Trump back, but we cannot get complacent. All of our problems aren’t going to be solved during his Presidency. We need to remember that, hold Trump and his cabinet accountable, and give everything to God. Our problems are spiritual not political. So while I do expect Trump to do a much better job for America than Kamala woul…
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#410 Nevada Governor’s State of the State speech lacked vision
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16:20Nevada Governor Lombardo gave his state of the state speech last night in Nevada, where he outlined his objectives for the next legislative session, which begins here in a couple of weeks. I have no idea what he was actually proposing. There were very few specifics about anything. There was talk of things like “school choice”, but no details on leg…
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#409 37 yr-old “modern woman” columnist looking for a date – my advice
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22:27This USA columnist thinks life is a rom-com, and is looking for a date at 37. It’s not my intention to attack her, and I’m sure she’s a very nice girl, but her column is representative of the views of many young women these days, who have “lists of requirements” in a man, without considering what MEN want or what SHE might bring to a relationship, …
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