This week as we sit down with Karen Skurla with The Loan Depot, we discuss options and programs for first time home buyers. Real Estate Ink (www.realestateinksolutions.com) located in Downtown Melbourne can make the home buying experience less stressful for a smooth transaction. Karen Skurla is happy to assist buyers with knowing what programs are available for first time home buyers and what to expect for their loan and closing cost. Not sure if you qualify for a mortgage? Call Karen today and she can let you know what you qualify for or give you steps to take to becoming a new home owner. Karen can be reached by phone 321-403-7216 or KSkurla@loandepot.comOnce you are pre approved then the fun and excitement of finding a new home begins. Lisa, broker/owner of Real Estate Ink can meet with you and discuss the type of home you are looking for as well as the location. She will be able to put together a list of homes for you and then schedule showings for the homes you would like to see. Call Lisa today and she can get you started on your new life changing journey.Lisa Herendeen: 321-863-4424 or lisa.herendeen1@gmail.com.Meet Karen: My name is Karen Skurla, and my entire career has been spent in the Mortgage Lending Industry. I moved to Florida from Massachusetts over 20 years ago, where I started my career on Cape Cod. As a Mortgage Loan Originator, my highest priority is to assure that each client understands the home loan process clearly, from start to finish. I strive for 100% top-notch service, including frequent communication with all parties. I’m always ready to match a client’s needs to our extensive loans programs &amp; utilize my problem-solving skills, while remaining committed to a smooth transaction for all parties. My passion is working with first-time buyers and experiencing the excitement along with them, right up to being at the closing table. I am a participating Originator in the Florida Housing down payment assistance program. When I’m not busy helping families realize their home ownership dream, I enjoy spending time with my husband &amp; two grown children, skiing, traveling and reading. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime for any of your home financing needs!

This week as we sit down with Karen Skurla with The Loan Depot, we discuss options and programs for first time home buyers. Real Estate Ink (<a href="http://www.realestateinksolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.realestateinksolutions.com</a>) located in Downtown Melbourne can make the home buying experience less stressful for a smooth transaction. Karen Skurla is happy to assist buyers with knowing what programs are available for first time home buyers and what to expect for their loan and closing cost. Not sure if you qualify for a mortgage? Call Karen today and she can let you know what you qualify for or give you steps to take to becoming a new home owner. Karen can be reached by phone 321-403-7216 or <a href="mailto:KSkurla@loandepot.com">KSkurla@loandepot.com</a>Once you are pre approved then the fun and excitement of finding a new home begins. Lisa, broker/owner of Real Estate Ink can meet with you and discuss the type of home you are looking for as well as the location. She will be able to put together a list of homes for you and then schedule showings for the homes you would like to see. Call Lisa today and she can get you started on your new life changing journey.Lisa Herendeen: 321-863-4424 or <a href="mailto:lisa.herendeen1@gmail.com">lisa.herendeen1@gmail.com</a>.Meet Karen: My name is Karen Skurla, and my entire career has been spent in the Mortgage Lending Industry. I moved to Florida from Massachusetts over 20 years ago, where I started my career on Cape Cod. As a Mortgage Loan Originator, my highest priority is to assure that each client understands the home loan process clearly, from start to finish. I strive for 100% top-notch service, including frequent communication with all parties. I’m always ready to match a client’s needs to our extensive loans programs &amp; utilize my problem-solving skills, while remaining committed to a smooth transaction for all parties. My passion is working with first-time buyers and experiencing the excitement along with them, right up to being at the closing table. I am a participating Originator in the Florida Housing down payment assistance program. When I’m not busy helping families realize their home ownership dream, I enjoy spending time with my husband &amp; two grown children, skiing, traveling and reading. Please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime for any of your home financing needs!

First Time Home Buyers

Join Mark and Lisa to hear the fundamental facets of the real estate market along with other positive occurrences that are happening in our lives despite COVID-19.  Learn a few of the reasons why those real estate fundamentals remain strong in Brevard county, the Space Coast, and several reasons that real estate remains a solid investment strategy as a retail buyer or investor.If you are experiencing feelings of uncertainty in the current environment that we find ourselves, well… you certainly are not all alone.  As with all things this too shall pass in time.  In the interim, we will likely experience increased listing inventory, but bear in mind our overall local Palm Bay/Melbourne/Titusville inventory was extremely low before this pandemic ( &lt;3 month supply) and demand remains high. Our local market has the ability to weather this storm and absorb additional inventory that could actually stabilize our market. Stay calm, invest on.

Join Mark and Lisa to hear the fundamental facets of the real estate market along with other positive occurrences that are happening in our lives despite COVID-19.  Learn a few of the reasons why those real estate fundamentals remain strong in Brevard county, the Space Coast, and several reasons that real estate remains a solid investment strategy as a retail buyer or investor.If you are experiencing feelings of uncertainty in the current environment that we find ourselves, well… you certainly are not all alone.  As with all things this too shall pass in time.  In the interim, we will likely experience increased listing inventory, but bear in mind our overall local Palm Bay/Melbourne/Titusville inventory was extremely low before this pandemic ( &lt;3 month supply) and demand remains high. Our local market has the ability to weather this storm and absorb additional inventory that could actually stabilize our market. Stay calm, invest on.

COVID-19

The downtown Melbourne south expansion is well underway to revitalization with the completion of a redevelopment project on Stone Street.  This 11 unit apartment and mixed use building is now ready for occupancy.  Mark and Lisa talk about this project in more detail and touch on some of the exciting happenings in the area including the new high speed train, streetscape project for both US1 and the south expansion, Riverview Park improvements and in the not so distant future the Crane Creek pedestrian bridge.  All 11 units are affordable compared to area market rents which have continued to rise in a high demand market and 7 of the units are specifically marketed to potential residential tenants in the community who earn 80% of area median income for Brevard County.

The downtown Melbourne south expansion is well underway to revitalization with the completion of a redevelopment project on Stone Street.  This 11 unit apartment and mixed use building is now ready for occupancy.  Mark and Lisa talk about this project in more detail and touch on some of the exciting happenings in the area including the new high speed train, streetscape project for both US1 and the south expansion, Riverview Park improvements and in the not so distant future the Crane Creek pedestrian bridge.  All 11 units are affordable compared to area market rents which have continued to rise in a high demand market and 7 of the units are specifically marketed to potential residential tenants in the community who earn 80% of area median income for Brevard County.

Crane Creek Lofts

Renee Wiebelt

Exceeding client’s expectations with knowledge and professionalism. Renee Wiebelt of The Closing Place Inc. has closed thousands of real estate transactions over the past 35 years. You can count on Renee to provide outstanding customer service and dedication to close transactions quickly and on time by working closely with your lender and Realtor. Whether refinancing, selling, or building, you get to choose the title company, so call Renee to handle your next closing at 321-779-0903 or email her at renee@theclosingplace.com

Exceeding client’s expectations with knowledge and professionalism. Renee Wiebelt of The Closing Place Inc. has closed thousands of real estate transactions over the past 35 years. You can count on Renee to provide outstanding customer service and dedication to close transactions quickly and on time by working closely with your lender and Realtor. Whether refinancing, selling, or building, you get to choose the title company, so call Renee to handle your next closing at 321-779-0903 or email her at renee@theclosingplace.com

Frank Beltran is an Air Force veteran and a professional aircraft mechanic. He has worked several years overseas, and became interested in buying real estate in the Melbourne area after working temporarily at Patrick AFB. Impressed by a seemingly large amount of aerospace employers moving into the area, combined with relatively low housing prices, Frank decided to finally take the plunge into real estate. Despite not having any previous experience with real estate or being a landlord, he has found success so far. He wishes to share his positive experiences with listeners and hopes to encourage them to get started in one of many ways to make money in real estate. || Real Estate Ink is brought to you by the  XV XIII Network ||

Frank Beltran is an Air Force veteran and a professional aircraft mechanic. He has worked several years overseas, and became interested in buying real estate in the Melbourne area after working temporarily at Patrick AFB. Impressed by a seemingly large amount of aerospace employers moving into the area, combined with relatively low housing prices, Frank decided to finally take the plunge into real estate. Despite not having any previous experience with real estate or being a landlord, he has found success so far. He wishes to share his positive experiences with listeners and hopes to encourage them to get started in one of many ways to make money in real estate. || <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com/real-ink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink</a> is brought to you by the <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XV XIII Network</a> ||

Frank Beltran

Brad Brewer

Brad Brewer is the new Executive Director at Melbourne Main Street, a company that exists for the main purpose of facilitating the growth and health of Downtown Melbourne, FL.  Melbourne Main Street is part of the Florida Main Street program and advocates for a 4 point approach to revitalize Downtowns including organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring.  The program is assisting in preserving our Florida History and enhancing Florida Downtowns including our own Historic Downtown Melbourne. Brad Brewer is the Executive Director at Melbourne Main Street, a company that exists for the main purpose of facilitating the growth and health of Downtown Melbourne, FL. In episode 07 of Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa we find ourselves once again having a vibrant discussions around the growing vitality and future health of our Downtown Melbourne area. We have talked with builders, investors, Vice Mayor's and in this episode we get to hear from Brad, a man who's full time job now consists of creating and curating this beautiful area that XV XIII Network and Real Estate Ink call home. Listen in as Brad shares his view on the importance of keeping our Downtown vibrant and active to rejuvenate our communities. The diversity and character of our local charming shoppes, restaurants and local businesses in Downtown Melbourne are the gateway to bringing our communities together in one vibrant hub.

Brad Brewer is the new Executive Director at Melbourne Main Street, a company that exists for the main purpose of facilitating the growth and health of Downtown Melbourne, FL. Melbourne Main Street is part of the Florida Main Street program and advocates for a 4 point approach to revitalize Downtowns including organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. The program is assisting in preserving our Florida History and enhancing Florida Downtowns including our own Historic Downtown Melbourne. Brad Brewer is the Executive Director at <a href="http://%20https://www.downtownmelbourne.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melbourne Main Street</a>, a company that exists for the main purpose of facilitating the growth and health of Downtown Melbourne, FL. In episode 07 of <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-estate-ink/id1436910598?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa</a> we find ourselves once again having a vibrant discussions around the growing vitality and future health of our Downtown Melbourne area. We have talked with builders, investors, Vice Mayor's and in this episode we get to hear from Brad, a man who's full time job now consists of creating and curating this beautiful area that <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XV XIII Network</a> and <a href="http://www.realestateinksolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink</a> call home. Listen in as Brad shares his view on the importance of keeping our Downtown vibrant and active to rejuvenate our communities. The diversity and character of our local charming shoppes, restaurants and local businesses in Downtown Melbourne are the gateway to bringing our communities together in one vibrant hub.

Debbie Thomas

We were  honored to host Vice Mayor Debbie Thomas for our podcast this month.  Debbie Thomas was elected to office on November 4, 2014 and re-elected in November 2018 by the city at large to serve on the Melbourne City Council as the representative of District 4. Vice Mayor Thomas also sits on the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport Authority Board as well as staying heavily involved in the community. We chose Vice Mayor Thomas for our first City Council interview because of her recent successful re-election campaign and her vicarious support of Downtown Melbourne which falls outside her elected District 4.  We anticipated she would place emphasis on all Council being elected to serve the City at large regardless of District and she definitely did not disappoint us with her enthusiasm for all things Melbourne. You will enjoy hearing Debbie’s background and pro-business approach to all the exciting developments in both Downtown Melbourne and throughout our City from a Council person’s perspective.  Tune in and enjoy! Debbie Thomas

We were honored to host Vice Mayor Debbie Thomas for our podcast this month. Debbie Thomas was elected to office on November 4, 2014 and re-elected in November 2018 by the city at large to serve on the Melbourne City Council as the representative of District 4. Vice Mayor Thomas also sits on the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport Authority Board as well as staying heavily involved in the community. We chose Vice Mayor Thomas for our first City Council interview because of her recent successful re-election campaign and her vicarious support of Downtown Melbourne which falls outside her elected District 4. We anticipated she would place emphasis on all Council being elected to serve the City at large regardless of District and she definitely did not disappoint us with her enthusiasm for all things Melbourne. You will enjoy hearing Debbie’s background and pro-business approach to all the exciting developments in both Downtown Melbourne and throughout our City from a Council person’s perspective. Tune in and enjoy! <a href="https://www.melbourneflorida.org/about/city-council/vice-mayor-debbie-thomas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Debbie Thomas</a>

Sam Zimmerman

Welcome back to Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa. This is the second part of our discussion with Sam Zimmerman who is developing the Highline here Downtown Melbourne. If you have not heard part one of this discussion then we suggest going back to our last episode to get caught up on how this vision began. Sam has really partnered with the City of Melbourne to make this dream become a reality and you hear about that process in Episode 4. Enjoy part 2 of our discussion with Sam on Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa. produced by XV XIII Network in partnership with Real Estate Ink

Welcome back to Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa. This is the second part of our discussion with Sam Zimmerman who is developing the Highline here Downtown Melbourne. If you have not heard part one of this discussion then we suggest going back to our last episode to get caught up on how this vision began. Sam has really partnered with the <a href="https://www.melbourneflorida.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of Melbourne</a> to make this dream become a reality and you hear about that process in Episode 4. Enjoy part 2 of our discussion with Sam on Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa. produced by <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XV XIII Network</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.realestateinksolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink</a>

Sam Zimmerman - HIGHLINE Pt.2

In Episode 04 of Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa we are continuing on with our Downtown Melbourne development discussions. The week Mark and Lisa speak with Sam Zimmerman who is developing the Highline which just recently broke ground. "Nearly four years in the making, the $30 million Highline complex on New Haven Avenue will feature 171 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with 9-foot ceilings, front-load washers and dryers, and balconies." - Florida Today This is the first half of our discussion with Sam about the journey of this project and its monumental impact to Brevard County. This project would not be possible with the City Of Melbourne and Sam gives us some great insight on how lucky we are to have them in Brevard County. If this episode does not get you excited about the future of our Downtown Melbourne area then nothing will! Enjoy Pt. 1 and feel free to share with a friend :) produced by XV XIII Network in partnership with Real Estate Ink

In Episode 04 of Real Estate Ink with Mark and Lisa we are continuing on with our Downtown Melbourne development discussions. The week Mark and Lisa speak with Sam Zimmerman who is developing the Highline which just recently broke ground. "Nearly four years in the making, the $30 million Highline complex on New Haven Avenue will feature 171 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments with 9-foot ceilings, front-load washers and dryers, and balconies." - Florida Today This is the first half of our discussion with Sam about the journey of this project and its monumental impact to Brevard County. This project would not be possible with the <a href="https://www.melbourneflorida.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Of Melbourne</a> and Sam gives us some great insight on how lucky we are to have them in Brevard County. If this episode does not get you excited about the future of our Downtown Melbourne area then nothing will! Enjoy Pt. 1 and feel free to share with a friend :) produced by <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XV XIII Network</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.realestateinksolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink</a>

Sam Zimmerman - HIGHLINE Pt.1

Miguel Rivera

Welcome back Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa. This is  the second half of our interview with Miguel Rivera Principal of Willow Street Capital. Willow Street Capital is leading the development of the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to be built from the ground up. To be located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, the property will be the only hotel in the market within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It will feature a fun and stylish rooftop bar &amp; lounge with 360° water and city views. Fully custom-designed by an award-winning team, the property will cater to all residents and visitors to Melbourne. Downtown Melbourne Hotel Real Estate Ink XVXIII.com

Welcome back Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa. This is the second half of our interview with Miguel Rivera Principal of Willow Street Capital. Willow Street Capital is leading the development of the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to be built from the ground up. To be located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, the property will be the only hotel in the market within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It will feature a fun and stylish rooftop bar &amp; lounge with 360° water and city views. Fully custom-designed by an award-winning team, the property will cater to all residents and visitors to Melbourne. <a href="http://www.willowstreetcapital.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Melbourne Hotel</a> <a href="http://www.realestateinksolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink</a> <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XVXIII.com</a>

Miguel Rivera - Downtown Melbourne Hotel Pt.2

Welcome to Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa

Welcome back to Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa. This month we interview Miguel Rivera with Willow Street Capital. Willow Street Capital is leading the development of the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to be built from the ground up. To be located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, the property will be the only hotel in the market within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It will feature a fun and stylish rooftop bar &amp; lounge with 360° water and city views. Fully custom-designed by an award-winning team, the property will cater to all residents and visitors to Melbourne. Downtown Melbourne Hotel Real Estate Ink XVXIII.com

Welcome back to Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa. This month we interview Miguel Rivera with Willow Street Capital. Willow Street Capital is leading the development of the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to be built from the ground up. To be located in downtown Melbourne, Florida, the property will be the only hotel in the market within walking distance to restaurants, shops, and nightlife. It will feature a fun and stylish rooftop bar &amp; lounge with 360° water and city views. Fully custom-designed by an award-winning team, the property will cater to all residents and visitors to Melbourne. <a href="http://www.willowstreetcapital.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Melbourne Hotel</a> <a href="http://www.realestateinksolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Estate Ink</a> <a href="https://www.xvxiii.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XVXIII.com</a>

Miguel Rivera - Downtown Melbourne Hotel Pt.1

Welcome to Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa. In this first episode you will get to know a little bit about us and our business. We are proud to offer this podcast as a resource to assist you in learning more about real estate nationally and our local market here on the Spacecoast of Florida. @xvxiiinetwork

Welcome to Real Estate Ink with Mark &amp; Lisa. In this first episode you will get to know a little bit about us and our business. We are proud to offer this podcast as a resource to assist you in learning more about real estate nationally and our local market here on the Spacecoast of Florida. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xvxiiinetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@xvxiiinetwork</a>

Meet Mark & Lisa

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Aziz’s life has been a story of chance – and choice. As Michael pieces together Aziz’s journey from Sudan to Manus, he realises Aziz has been searching for a safe place for about eight years. So what gives him the ability, and the energy, to speak out? How has Aziz fought for so long, and what makes him want to be ‘the messenger’? ‘I’m pretending like I’m really happy, and laugh, and you know, smiling on the phones and doing stuff like that – so they feel like, “Oh, my son is really living in a good environment”. So they think like that, but the opposite is the truth.’ Aziz  Aziz tells Michael, ‘I have got some people ...waiting for me. They love me, they want me to be with them.’ Haltingly, and sometimes with great difficulty, Aziz starts to share stories about his home, the family that he longs to see, and why he fled. Looking to find out more, Michael speaks to Sudan expert Anne Bartlett about the current situation there. As Aziz shares snapshots from his past, Anne talks Michael through the conflict in Sudan, which, despite leaving the headlines long ago, continues to unfold. Michael worries that he’s adding to Aziz’s trauma by digging up painful memories – ever aware of how hard it is to have these kinds of conversations in short, overlapping messages, without the benefit of reading someone’s signals face to face. Meanwhile, Aziz weighs up how much to tell his family about Manus, and explains to Michael why he’s sometimes tortured by regret. Warning: This episode of The Messenger includes graphic content and mentions self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact one of Australia’s national 24/7 crisis services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at lifeline.org.au, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. Transcript Download a PDF transcript of this episode here. In this episode  Abdul Aziz Muhamat Michael Green Associate Professor Anne Bartlett, University of New South Wales, President of the Sudan Studies Association  Our theme music was composed by Raya Slavin. Music used in this episode includes: 'Blue Milk' by Stereolab, 'Up the Box' by Andy Stott, 'Feld' by To Rococo Rot, 'Firefly' and 'Four-Day Interval' by Tortoise, 'Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, 'Ending' by Kazumasa Hashimoto, 'Remedios the Beauty' by Oren Ambarchi, 'Lazyboat' and 'Vostok' by Triosk, 'Passages' by Bowery Electric, 'Self Seal Mishap' by Tennis and 'Ba Ba' by Sigur Rós. More information The Messenger is a co-production of Behind the Wire and the Wheeler Centre. It’s produced by Michael Green, André Dao, Hannah Reich and Bec Fary, with Jon Tjhia and Sophie Black at the Wheeler Centre.Narration by Michael Green. With reporting by Abdul Aziz Muhamat. Additional fact checking by the Guardian's Ben Doherty; transcription by Claire McGregor, Victoria Grey, Camilla Chapman, Lena Lettau and many more​. This episode was edited and mixed by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. Thank you Dana Affleck, Angelica Neville and Sienna Merope. Also to Cameron Ford and Heidi Pett, and to Behind the Wire’s many participants and volunteers. Behind the Wire is supported by the Bertha Foundation.

The Messenger

Aziz’s life has been a story of chance – and choice. As Michael pieces together Aziz’s journey from Sudan to Manus, he realises Aziz has been searching for a safe place for about eight years. So what gives him the ability, and the energy, to speak out? How has Aziz fought for so long, and what makes him want to be ‘the messenger’? <blockquote>‘I’m pretending like I’m really happy, and laugh, and you know, smiling on the phones and doing stuff like that – so they feel like, “Oh, my son is really living in a good environment”. So they think like that, but the opposite is the truth.’</blockquote> Aziz Aziz tells Michael, ‘I have got some people ...waiting for me. They love me, they want me to be with them.’ Haltingly, and sometimes with great difficulty, Aziz starts to share stories about his home, the family that he longs to see, and why he fled. Looking to find out more, Michael speaks to Sudan expert Anne Bartlett about the current situation there. As Aziz shares snapshots from his past, Anne talks Michael through the conflict in Sudan, which, despite leaving the headlines long ago, continues to unfold. Michael worries that he’s adding to Aziz’s trauma by digging up painful memories – ever aware of how hard it is to have these kinds of conversations in short, overlapping messages, without the benefit of reading someone’s signals face to face. Meanwhile, Aziz weighs up how much to tell his family about Manus, and explains to Michael why he’s sometimes tortured by regret. Warning: This episode of The Messenger includes graphic content and mentions self-harm. If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact one of Australia’s national 24/7 crisis services such as Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at <a href="http://lifeline.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lifeline.org.au</a>, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. <h1>Transcript</h1> Download a PDF transcript of this episode <a href="https://track.wheelercentre.com/event?target=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;title=2017+02+10+The+Messenger+Episode+3+Transcript.pdf&amp;path=%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf&amp;category=asset&amp;action=download&amp;label=http%3A%2F%2Fwheeler-centre-heracles.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fwheeler-centre%2Fassets%2F32%2Fc60ef0f06611e68deecd8a9eb8f0a6%2F2017-02-10-The-Messenger-Episode-3-Transcript.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <h1>In this episode</h1> <ul> <li>Abdul Aziz Muhamat</li> <li>Michael Green</li> <li>Associate Professor Anne Bartlett, University of New South Wales, President of the Sudan Studies Association</li> </ul> Our theme music was composed by Raya Slavin. Music used in this episode includes: 'Blue Milk' by Stereolab, 'Up the Box' by Andy Stott, 'Feld' by To Rococo Rot, 'Firefly' and 'Four-Day Interval' by Tortoise, 'Cutting Branches for a Temporary Shelter' by Penguin Cafe Orchestra, 'Ending' by Kazumasa Hashimoto, 'Remedios the Beauty' by Oren Ambarchi, 'Lazyboat' and 'Vostok' by Triosk, 'Passages' by Bowery Electric, 'Self Seal Mishap' by Tennis and 'Ba Ba' by Sigur Rós. <h1>More information</h1> The Messenger is a co-production of Behind the Wire and the Wheeler Centre. It’s produced by Michael Green, André Dao, Hannah Reich and Bec Fary, with Jon Tjhia and Sophie Black at the Wheeler Centre. Narration by Michael Green. With reporting by Abdul Aziz Muhamat. Additional fact checking by the Guardian's Ben Doherty; transcription by Claire McGregor, Victoria Grey, Camilla Chapman, Lena Lettau and many more​. This episode was edited and mixed by Bec Fary and Jon Tjhia. <h1>Thank you</h1> Dana Affleck, Angelica Neville and Sienna Merope. Also to Cameron Ford and Heidi Pett, and to Behind the Wire’s many participants and volunteers. Behind the Wire is supported by the Bertha Foundation.

#3 I Have Got Some People Waiting For Me

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high school and spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, first as an enlisted SEAL operator and then as a SEAL officer. During his second tour in Iraq, he led SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi--some of the toughest and sustained combat in the SEAL Teams since Vietnam. Under his leadership, Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the entire war in Iraq and helped bring stability to Ramadi. Jocko was awarded the Bronze Star and a Silver Star. Upon returning to the United States, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic combat training in the world. So why is Jocko opening up? Well, in part, we have mutual friends. Second, he is the co-author of an incredible new book — Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win -- which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it. This is his first mainstream interview and one you won't want to miss. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years, and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: wealthfront.com/tim. Mandatory disclaimer: Wealthfront Inc. is an SEC registered Investment Advisor. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is the possibility of losing money. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please visit Wealthfront dot com to read their full disclosure. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss

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Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high school and spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, first as an enlisted SEAL operator and then as a SEAL officer. During his second tour in Iraq, he led SEAL Task Unit Bruiser in the Battle of Ramadi--some of the toughest and sustained combat in the SEAL Teams since Vietnam. Under his leadership, Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the entire war in Iraq and helped bring stability to Ramadi. Jocko was awarded the Bronze Star and a Silver Star. Upon returning to the United States, Jocko served as the Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams, designing and implementing some of the most challenging and realistic combat training in the world. So why is Jocko opening up? Well, in part, we have mutual friends. Second, he is the co-author of an incredible new book — Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win -- which I've been loving. Trust me. Buy it. This is his first mainstream interview and one you won't want to miss. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at <a href="http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast</a>. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years, and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams Check out <a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wealthfront.com/tim</a>, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: <a href="http://wealthfront.com/tim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wealthfront.com/tim</a>. Mandatory disclaimer: Wealthfront Inc. is an SEC registered Investment Advisor. Investing in securities involves risks, and there is the possibility of losing money. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please visit Wealthfront dot com to read their full disclosure. This podcast is also brought to you by 99Designs, the world’s largest marketplace of graphic designers. Did you know I used 99Designs to rapid prototype the cover for The 4-Hour Body? Here are some of the impressive results. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade. Give it a test run... ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tim-ferriss-show/id863897795?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts</a>/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit <a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-description" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/podcast</a>.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at <a href="https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/friday</a>.For transcripts of episodes, go to <a href="http://tim.blog/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/transcripts</a>.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit <a href="http://tim.blog/sponsor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/sponsor</a> and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: <a href="http://tim.blog/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tim.blog/books</a>.Follow Tim:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/tferriss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/tferriss</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/timferriss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/timferriss</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/timferriss</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/timferriss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/timferriss</a>

#107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me

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How our mind explains things:[topic-start]
“The way that the mind works, very frequently, is that we start from a decision, or we start from a belief, and then the stories that explain it come to our mind. Conclusions come first, and rationalizations come later.”[topic-end]
How we come to believe things:[topic-start]
"The real cause of your belief in a political position, the real causes are rooted in your personal history. They’re rooted in who are the people that you trusted and what they seemed to believe in, and it has very little to do with the reasons that come to your mind, why your position is correct and the position of the other side is nonsensical."[topic-end]
Who is Daniel Kahneman:[topic-start]
Nobel prize winning psychologist and economist who helped created the field of behavioural economics.

The Nobel Prize-winning psychologist on why we think and act the way we do — and why facts matter less than we think in forming our beliefs.
With his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman emerged as one of the most intriguing voices on the complexity of human thought and behavior. He is a psychologist who won the Nobel Prize in economics for helping to create the field of behavioral economics — and is a self-described “constant worrier.” It’s fun, helpful, and more than a little unnerving to apply his insights into why we think and act the way we do in this moment of social and political tumult.
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Daniel Kahneman — Why We Contradict Ourselves and Confound Each Other

Real scenarios of a hospital during a war:[topic-start]
“... we were hand squeezing his ventilator as we ran out of oxygen" and when we finally found the physician to get more oxygen, he said "We don't have any oxygen left, you're going to have to let him go"[topic-end]
Who is Sheri Fink:[topic-start]
An investigative journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Memorial Hospital (the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina).

Sheri Fink on the tragedy of being forced to choose who's life to save

When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, Sheri Fink’s exhaustively reported Five Days at Memorial You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: www.nytimes.com/triage Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security.  Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at Radiolab.org/donate.    

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When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, <a href="http://www.sherifink.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheri Fink’s</a> exhaustively reported <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Days-Memorial-Storm-Ravaged-Hospital/dp/0307718972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1471783956&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=five+days+at+memorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Days at Memorial</a> You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/triage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nytimes.com/triage</a> Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security. Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/radiolab-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&amp;utm_medium=radiolab-redirect&amp;utm_campaign=pledge&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiolab.org/donate</a>.

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