In this podcast, ALIVE Magazine columnist, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Portfolio Manager, John Gardner, gives listeners some great advice on what to expect in the months ahead as the world emerges form the Covid-19 pandemic. Once again, John shares his wisdom, telling listeners about proven, time-tested rules you need to know to succeed over the long term in investing. While John specializes in counseling high net-worth investors, his sound advice is applicable to listeners of all income levels. Listen and learn!

Investor's Edge: Reopen, Recover, Reflation

As the world reels from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many Americans are focused on gas prices and the stock market. But American author Ella Colic knows about the real cost of war. The real price is paid in lives lost, crushed dreams, experiencing terror, and having to leave everything behind--your family, your home, your friends, and your way of life. Ella didn't learn about this in a history class; she learned it from her family who kept their personal stories about war secret until she was old enough to understand. Listen, as Ella Colic shares about her groundbreaking book, "Trees Without Roots."

The Real Cost of War: An Interview with Author Ella Colic

After nearly a year away, Grand Master Bill joins us in The Talk Pod and shares a few of his original Christian music songs, and explains how his life story includes these special messages about God and His kingdom.&nbsp;

The Master's Master Music by Grand Master Bill Jones

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Grand Master Bill Jones shares more of his original Christian music and explains more about God's grace in times of trouble.

The Master's Master Music Continues with Grand Master Bill Jones

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Bill Wattenburg says good jokes don’t have to be dirty. He has one from his talk radio days called the Hundred Mile Per Hour Goat.


Wattenburg: Good Jokes Don't Have to Be Dirty

Bill Wattenburg says a Talk Radio listener once made a very creative solution to jail overcrowding and nursing home care: Patients to jail, and criminals to nursing homes.


Wattenburg: Jail & Nursing Homes

Barbara Simpson says she is very happy to be back communicating on The Talk Pod.  Simpson talks about her departure from KSFO.

Barbara Simpson Says Hello

How some auto repair shops rip you off.  Bill Wattenburg says dealers bounce the cost of repair shops.

Wattenburg: Rampant Auto Repair Fraud

John Rothmann says the streets of Europe are filled with chants of "Jews, back to the ovens, death to the Jews!" Rothmann says the hatred and violence is a currently at unmatched levels.

Rothmann: Kill The Jews

John Rothman says the streets of Europe are filled with chants of “Jews, back to the ovens, Death to the Jews!"  Rothmann says the hatred and violence is at levels never before matched.

Rothmann: They are still saying “Kill the Jews”

Ride Sharing and my slammin’ deal on Uber X!  Malou Nubla in Malou Review talks about the idea of using Uber X.

Nubla: Malou Drinks and Doesn’t Drive

Malou Nubla talks about the chance to experience Filipino food at a San Francisco event.

Nubla: The Best Filipino Foods

Stan Burford tries to explain why he is in The Talk Pod.

Burford Asks Why Am I Here?

Bill Wattenburg Part 1 in a series on problems with bolts on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge.

Wattenburg: Bay Bridge Bolts Pt 1

Bill Wattenburg proposes a fix for supporting the new Bay Bridge. He says build a concrete block using one of the ships from the Mothball fleet. Part 3 of his series.

Wattenburg: Bay Bridge Bolt Fix

Ken Dito talks about whether Derek Carr can make the Raiders respectable. The pressure Is on!

Dito: Derek Carr to Start for Raiders

Barbara Simpson talks about how Obama thinks we can’t see what he’s doing by his doing nothing and lying about the real threat from militant Islam.

Simpson: Obama Lies and We’re in Danger

Rosie Allen says bloggers are blowing up the story regarding the owner of the Atlanta Hawks.  She says his emails were not racist.

Allen: Atlanta Hawks Owner Not Racist

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about what the so called “Yes, Yes” bill signed by the governor will do. 

Ed & Rosie: Governor Signs College Sexual Assault Bill

Barbara Simpson talks about ranching, an industry that’s part of America’s heritage, and asks why so many are trying to destroy it.

Simpson:  Who's A Cowboy?

Stan Burford looks at California’s new plastic bag law and how it could make millions for the stores who “sell” paper bags.

Burford: No Plastic Bags In California

John Rothmann says there is an unease abroad in the land.  Is there any good news?  The Giants won!!!

Rothmann: An Unease In The Land

Joe Starkey talks about how the Pac 12 conference is leading the way when it comes to benefits for student athletes.

Starkey: Pac 12 Leads the Way on Student Benefits

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen detail California’s new law banning plastic bags.

Ed & Rosie: California No Plastic Bag Law

John Rothmann believes that with the ongoing scandal in the California PUC, it’s time for Governor Brown to replace Michael Peevey.

Rothmann: The PUC’s Michael Peevey

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen report on the new plan to take the body temperature of people coming back from West Africa.  Is confidence in the government fading regarding our safety and Ebola?

Ed & Rosie: Scared About Ebola?

Jennifer Lawrence says that anybody who looks at her hacked naked photos is a sex offender.  Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen disagree with each other very strongly.

Ed & Rosie: Jennifer Lawrence Says You May Be a Sex Offender

Barbara Simpson criticizes the Plastic Bag Ban, gives examples, tells how retailers win the jackpot on this and a couple of snarky ways to protest - - plus supporting an initiative!

Simpson: Objections to the Plastic Bag Ban

One of the world’s richest men says the US should be heading toward a three day work week.  Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen ask whether it would work.

Ed & Rosie: A Three Day Work Week?

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the woman who was kicked off her plane because she sent a negative text about service. Was the airline intercepting her messages?

Ed & Rosie: The Airlines May Be Reading Your Texts

Ed Baxter and Rosie Allen talk about the head of Microsoft saying women should not ask for raises, but instead should stay back and wait.

Ed & Rosie: Women Shouldn’t Ask for Raises?  Really?

Barbara Simpson recounts a couple of road rage incidents, talks about  her reactions then recounts one last week, an encounter with a cussing Vet!

Simpson: Road Rage and How We React

ALIVE Books publisher, Eric Johnson, interviews Gary Hernbroth, author of "Twist the Familar: Your Playbook for Success, One Story at a Time."

ALIVE Books Author Interview: Gary Hernbroth

The Talk Pod's wine and spirits expert, Elizabeth Kate, offers uplifting suggestions on how to say "Goodbye 2020" and celebrate the New Year with your favorite cocktail. It's time to let your hair down and let the good times roll!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Celebrate the End of 2020 with the Perfect Cocktail

In this podcast, ALIVE Magazine columnist, Certified Financial Planner and Certified Portfolio Manager, John Gardner, recaps the "unprecedented" 2020 market, then explains how to successfully move forward using time-tested, conservative strategies in buying and selling stock options. Once again, John shares his wisdom, telling listeners about proven, time-tested rules you need to know to succeed over the long term in investing. While John specializes in counseling high net-worth investors, his sound advice is applicable to listeners of all income levels. Listen and learn!

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