Best Joffrey Podcasts (2025)

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508: The Road to 2030 – Are We Headed for Another Great Depression? 44:12

7d ago44:12

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ITR Economics has been predicting a “Great Depression” beginning around 2030. Over the past seven years, I’ve had multiple representatives from their firm on the show, and they’ve never wavered from that forecast. That might not sound so alarming—until you realize that their long-term predictive track record is 94% accurate over the last 70 years. …

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Episode 203: Ocala Caverns, Colonial Mall, and Joffrey's Coffee 58:19

24d ago58:19

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Send us your Florida questions! Orlando historian Rachel Williams joins the podcast to talk about Colonial Plaza Mall (now a shadow of its former self and called Colonial Marketplace), and from there the conversation moves to caves in Ocala, coffee roasters we love, and the importance of the shopping mall in Florida culture. Links We Mentioned Ocal…

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CSO Program Notes: Elder, Goosby & Price 20:51

2d ago20:51

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In Randall Goosby, the pioneering American composer Florence Price “has her ideal champion,” writes The Guardian, “his playing full of old-school warmth and breadth but never schmaltzy.” Price’s beguiling violin concerto shares a program with Prokofiev’s enchanting Seventh Symphony, composed for a children’s radio broadcast. The suite from Die Meis…

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Episode 206: St. Augustine's More Recent History, Why All Old Buildings Are Not Historic, and St. Augustine's Black History 34:44

3d ago34:44

34:44

Send us your Florida questions! Historian Holly Baker joins the podcast to talk about her work in preservation in St. Augustine, Vero Beach, and throughout Florida. The trio also talks about what makes a building historic, preserving historic evidence of Jim Crow, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Links We Mentioned St. Augustine Davis Shores Bridge …

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CSO Program Notes: An American Suite 12:32

4d ago12:32

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Dvořák’s radiant salute to the New World kicks off an American road trip with James Gaffigan at the wheel. Take in poignant selections from Gershwin’s landmark opera — sung by Janai Brugger — and the composer’s urbane and nostalgic love letter to Paris. Chicago native Florence Price sets two American poems to song, and a pair of symphonic showstopp…

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the 6th Love Language: Coffee 8:15

4d ago8:15

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Send us a text ☕ Coffee, Comedians & Communion: The Sacred in the Simple 🙌 You’ve heard of the five love languages… but what if the sixth is coffee? In this episode of The Blank Check, we dive into the divine magic of small joys—like a $4 cup of oat milk with your kids that somehow feels holier than a Sunday sermon. From priestly punchlines to papa…

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Acro Dance: Style, Trend, or Takeover? 16:32

5d ago16:32

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Is acro really a legit style of dance? Or just gymnastics with music? In this episode of Hey, Dancer!, I dive into the roots of acro dance, its rise in competitions and studio culture, and why — despite its popularity — some major dance institutions still don’t recognize it as a core genre. I also explore why I respect acro, even love it… but still…

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Haitink Conducts Mahler 2 - Broadcast 1:56:30

6d ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Haitink Conducts Mahler 2 - Broadcast by CSO AssociationBy CSO Association

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508: The Road to 2030 - Are We Headed for Another Great Depression? 44:13

6d ago44:13

44:13

ITR Economics has been predicting a “Great Depression” beginning around 2030. Over the past seven years, I’ve had multiple representatives from their firm on the show, and they’ve never wavered from that forecast. That might not sound so alarming—until you realize that their long-term predictive track record is 94% accurate over the last 70 years. …

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Vera-Ellen: Hollywood's Most Versatile Dancer (& Why She Vanished) | The Rest of the Story | Ep 17 14:40

8d ago14:40

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Vera-Ellen could do it all — tap, pointe, jazz, acrobatics, adagio — and made it look effortless. For a time, she was one of the most celebrated dancers in Hollywood, starring alongside Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Donald O’Connor, and Danny Kaye. But today, she’s largely forgotten. In this episode of The Rest of the Story (Hey, Dancer! podcast), we t…

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Episode 205: Native and Wild Florida Landscapes, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons, and Weeds That Aren't Weeds 34:31

10d ago34:31

34:31

Send us your Florida questions! Florida author and naturalist Andrew Furman returns to the podcast to talk about his latest book, Of Slash Pine and Manatees: A Highly Selective Guide to My Suburban Wilderness. Links We Mentioned Bitten: My Unexpected Love Affair With Florida Bidens pilosa (aka beggartick, etc., etc.) and its medicinal uses Frogfrui…

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Dance Class Drama: When The Teacher Tore My Technique Apart (Plus, The Obnoxious Dancer Story) 24:16

12d ago24:16

24:16

What happens when a dance teacher tears apart your technique — and you’re pretty sure they’re wrong? In this episode, I’m sharing a raw, unfiltered story from my return-to-dance journey that I’ve never told before — one that didn’t make it into my docuseries, but definitely left a mark. It’s about self-trust, feedback that doesn’t land, and the mom…

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Giulini Conducts Mahler 9 - Broadcast 1:56:30

12d ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Giulini Conducts Mahler 9 - Broadcast by CSO AssociationBy CSO Association

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507: How to Sell Your Business or Practice 30:22

14d ago30:22

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The Wealth Formula Community is filled with high-paid professionals and small business owners—I'm one of them. Most of us are so focused on making a living that we rarely think about the day we might want to sell our "jobs." Over the years, I've encountered many physicians and dentists who never even considered an exit strategy until private equity…

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507: How to Sell Your Business or Practice 30:21

14d ago30:21

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The Wealth Formula Community is filled with high-paid professionals and small business owners—I’m one of them. Most of us are so focused on making a living that we rarely think about the day we might want to sell our “jobs.” Over the years, I’ve encountered many physicians and dentists who never even considered an exit strategy until private equity…

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Hermes Pan: Fred Astaire's Shadow | The Rest of the Story | ep 16 8:45

15d ago8:45

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Hermes Pan helped define Hollywood’s Golden Age of dance — but his name is rarely mentioned. Fred Astaire called him his “idea man.” He choreographed 89 films, shaped the careers of legends, and stood just off camera while history was made. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on Hey, Dancer!, we trace the remarkable rise of Pan — from a small …

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Episode 204: Walt Disney Didn't Buy Land in Secret, and Other Disney Myths 50:34

17d ago50:34

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Send us your Florida questions! How Bowers of the Retro WDW podcast joins Rick and Cathy to talk about the not-so-secret-after-all Florida Project, the origins of Disney Springs, and what Cypress Gardens had to do with Walt Disney deciding Florida would be a great place for a theme park. Links We Mentioned Retro WDW Lake Buena Vista Historical Soci…

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Dont Fall for the Lies, Fight for the Prize 12:41

18d ago12:41

12:41

Send us a text 💥 BAM! Life throws sucker punches when you LEAST expect it! 🥊 One minute you're cruising, the next you're on the ropes. Inspired by a real-life knockout and the LEGENDARY upset of Buster Douglas over Mike Tyson, Blank Check dives into the BRUTAL truth: life is a series of battles. ⚔️ Are you instinctively swinging at every jab 😠, or …

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9 Ways Dance Benefits Your Brain 16:40

19d ago16:40

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In this episode of Hey, Dancer!, we dive into the science behind how dance transforms your brain — literally. From reducing dementia risk to growing the hippocampus, boosting memory, sharpening focus, and improving decision-making, every eight-count is working overtime for your mental fitness. Backed by peer-reviewed studies (don’t worry, I transla…

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506: Mortgages and Reverse Mortgages with Wade Pfau 31:45

21d ago31:45

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Wealth Formula Network, our online mastermind group, is where we dive into the financial questions that keep us up at night, and one debate that keeps coming up is whether to pay off your mortgage. It’s a complex question, but let’s unpack the math and the emotion so you can decide for yourself. First, think of your mortgage as a lever: with just 2…

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506: Mortgages and Reverse Mortgages with Wade Pfau 31:04

21d ago31:04

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, our online mastermind group, is where we dive into the financial questions that keep us up at night, and one debate that keeps coming up is whether to pay off your mortgage. It’s a complex question, but let’s unpack the math and the emotion so you can decide for yourself. First, think of your mortgage as a lever: with just 20% down, you control 1…

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Don’t Be THAT Dancer: 15 Class Etiquette Rules That Matter 18:07

26d ago18:07

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Dance class isn’t just about trying to nail the combo and perfecting your technique. It’s also about how we treat each other while we’re in the room. In this episode, I’m talking all things dance class etiquette: the stuff we don’t always say out loud, but definitely notice. From where you stand to when (and if) you film — this one’s full of small …

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505: Andy Tanner on Cash Flowing Stocks for Double Digit Returns 51:41

28d ago51:41

51:41

I used to scoff at Wall Street, believing the stock market was the last place to build real, life-changing wealth. I leaned exclusively on real estate, private businesses—even Bitcoin—to grow my net worth. But times change. I’ve softened my stance on equities and now see a place for stocks in my portfolio—just not the way most people do. I think of…

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505: Andy Tanner on Cash Flowing Stocks for Double Digit Returns 51:41

28d ago51:41

51:41

I used to scoff at Wall Street, believing the stock market was the last place to build real, life-changing wealth. I leaned exclusively on real estate, private businesses—even Bitcoin—to grow my net worth. But times change. I’ve softened my stance on equities and now see a place for stocks in my portfolio—just not the way most people do. I think of…

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Debbie Allen: Rejection From Dance Schools to Fame | The Rest of the Story | ep 15 11:12

29d ago11:12

11:12

Debbie Allen was told she didn’t have the right body for ballet — and faced rejection because of her race, navigating obstacles most couldn’t imagine. But with her mother’s fierce determination, she danced her way out of exclusion and into history. From starring in Fame and directing A Different World to earning a Tony nomination for West Side Stor…

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CSO Program Notes: Mahler 6 with Jaap van Zweden 15:18

1M ago15:18

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The CSO brings the soaring emotional peaks and valleys of Mahler’s Sixth Symphony to Chicago audiences before performing it on Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw stage. The “hammer blows of fate” in the finale seem to foreshadow the tragedies in Mahler’s life, including his own fatal illness. But the symphony brims with life’s pleasures, too, from memories …

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Episode 202: Forgotten Mermaids, Manatee Sex, and Killer Manatee! 53:26

1M ago53:26

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Send us your Florida questions! TJ Fridrich, with the Save the Manatee Club, joins the podcast to talk about what listeners need to know about when manatee can be dangerous (seriously!), what their mating behavior might look like, and where you can see some excellent documentaries about manatee and their ilk. Links We Mentioned Save The Manatee Clu…

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Why Is Dance Class Choreography So Fast Now? 17:54

1M ago17:54

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It’s not just your imagination. Dance class choreography really has gotten faster — but why? In this episode of Hey, Dancer!, I’m diving deep into the rise of lightning-fast choreo in class. From algorithm-driven trends to comp culture aesthetics, I’m breaking down the five biggest reasons we’ve shifted from groove to rapid-fire. You’ll hear real-t…

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504: Maximizing Profits by Paying Less Tax: Deferred Sales Trusts 47:17

1M ago47:17

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The last couple of weeks, we’ve been deep in the world of buying businesses. But what happens when it’s time to cash out? Maybe you’re ready to sell your business, that investment property you’ve managed for years, or another major asset you’ve poured your energy into. If you’re like most people, the thrill of a big sale is quickly followed by a le…

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504: Maximizing Profits by Paying Less Tax: Deferred Sales Trusts 46:39

1M ago46:39

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The last couple of weeks, we’ve been deep in the world of buying businesses. But what happens when it’s time to cash out? Maybe you’re ready to sell your business, that investment property you’ve managed for years, or another major asset you’ve poured your energy into. If you’re like most people, the thrill of a big sale is quickly followed by a le…

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Mikhail Baryshnikov: The Escape That Created a Dance Phenomenon | The Rest of the Story | ep 14 9:54

1M ago9:54

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Before he became a global dance icon, Mikhail Baryshnikov was a rising star trapped behind the Iron Curtain. His gravity-defying leaps and emotional artistry stunned audiences — but it was one real-life leap that changed everything. In this episode of The Rest of the Story, I take you through Baryshnikov’s extraordinary journey: from early loss and…

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CSO Program Notes: Mäkelä & Trifonov 14:58

1M ago14:58

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CSO Artist-in-Residence Daniil Trifonov, “without question the most astounding pianist of our age” (The Times of London), takes on Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, as remarkable for its rich orchestral writing as for its simultaneously glittering and muscular piano part. Dvořák’s turbulent Seventh Symphony is both an expression of the composer’s pers…

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Episode 201: St. Johns River: Baby Birds, Tiny Gators, and Goat Island 42:51

1M ago42:51

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy talk about the middle basin of the St. Johns River, eco tours, and wildlife seen along the waterway. Links We Mentioned Floridiana Festival at the Matheson Squarehouse Pizza Love Vine? Welaka Florida Lake Jesup St. Johns River info Airboat on the St. Johns Airboat chase sequence in Gone Fishin' "36 Hou…

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I Paid for a Hip Hop Class and Got a Social Dance Party 18:52

1M ago18:52

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What happens when a pro drop-in dance class suddenly shifts from training to something that feels more like a social experiment? In this episode of Hey, Dancer!, I take you inside a real class I took at a major LA studio — where the last 25 minutes took a surprising turn. No mirrors. No added choreo. Just partner work, face-to-face groups, and solo…

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The Emotional Work Out: Control the Negative 8:21

1M ago8:21

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Send us a text Stop feeling weighed down! 😫 This week on the award-winning podcast "The Blank Check," host Joffrey delivers a powerful message about taking charge of your response to life's difficulties 💪. Drawing inspiration from a surprising gym observation 🏋️ and the extraordinary story of Viktor Frankl ✨, this episode explores the concept of "c…

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Beethoven, Mozart & Tchaikovsky - Broadcast 1:56:30

1M ago1:56:30

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Beethoven, Mozart & Tchaikovsky - Broadcast by CSO AssociationBy CSO Association

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503: How to Fund Your Commercial Real Estate or Business Acquisition 41:51

1M ago41:51

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Last week on Wealth Formula Podcast, we dove deep with an expert who specializes in due diligence for small business acquisitions. To reiterate, what makes small business acquisitions especially enticing are the incredible financing opportunities available through the SBA. Imagine this: you only put down 10 percent on a $5 million business, and sud…

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503: How to Fund Your Commercial Real Estate or Business Acquisition 39:45

1M ago39:45

39:45

Last week on Wealth Formula Podcast, we dove deep with an expert who specializes in due diligence for small business acquisitions. To reiterate, what makes small business acquisitions especially enticing are the incredible financing opportunities available through the SBA. Imagine this: you only put down 10 percent on a $5 million business, and sud…

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Jazzercise: The Dancer Who Accidentally Built a Fitness Empire | The Rest of the Story | ep 13 13:50

1M ago13:50

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In this episode of The Rest of the Story on Hey, Dancer!, I’m diving into the story behind one of the most iconic dance fitness empires in history. Before it was a global brand… Before the neon, the VHS tapes, the Jane Fonda comparisons… It was just a dancer named Judi Sheppard Missett, trying to keep her students from quitting class. What happened…

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CSO Program Notes: Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 3 16:21

2M ago16:21

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In his Third Symphony, Mahler portrays the whole of earthly existence. Its six movements — written for a massive orchestra, two choruses and a contralto soloist — explore humanity’s relationship with nature using fanfares, marches, folk dances and bird calls. Children’s voices portray angels while the sixth movement is a pantheistic love song to al…

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