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Grade A Nation
by Grade A USA
Grade A Nation is what podcasts are meant to be: great conversations with great guests from all walks of life. We get to the bottom of discerning fact from fiction in a world that is sometimes seemingly filled with phonies and fakes. Topics are discussed with a quirky blend of humor and honesty. Hear from the interesting personalities of the day at their most unfiltered with compelling interviews. The podcast for folks that don't want to be pandered to or have their time wasted. A program presented by Grade A USA and hosted by Chris Thomas.
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E182: Uniform of Youth -- Mystic Ventures from Crypto to Skin Care with MadeMan Jeremy Gardner!
After moving out of the public eye for a bit, Jeremy Gardner stops by for a cool conversation. We cover his early years as an only child at tension with his parents for not listening and rebelling against authority; some of this might be attributable to being neurodivergent. Jeremy discusses how...
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E181: A Crypto Green Thumb? Environmentally Conscious Bitcoin Mining w/ William Szamosszegi!
William Szamosszegi is the CEO and founder of Sazmining, a project that works with renewable energy hosting facilities in an attempt to provide sustainable powered mining rigs that can be used by individual investors interested in Bitcoin mining. For those concerned about the energy wastefulness...
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E180: Personal Food as Medicine Plans? Talking Elo Health (not Electric Light Orchestra) w/ Ari Tulla!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Ari Tulla, the cofounder and CEO of nutrition service Elo checks in to talk about how better food choices are a core part of a strategy to achieve personal wellness and feeling healthier. Elo strives to give personalized nutrition products based on a...
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E179: There's Goldbacks in Them Thar Hills! – Talking Physical Gold Money with Jeremy Cordon
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Jeremy Cordon, the founder and CEO of Goldback Inc., joins the program. A Goldback is physical gold money that can be used in transactions small and large in several U.S. states. Jeremy discusses how his time at a Libertarian think tank shaped his views…
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E178: Nothing Too Serious -- Painting from Miniature Las Vegas with artist Daniel Matthew York!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with artist Dan York about his delusionism paintings. What is delusionism, you ask? The paintings are certainly unique; some folks will call them funny, others might call them provocative, while even a few others will potentially label…
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E177: Turning a Negative into a Positive -- Interviewing 80s Music Stars with Robbie Burgess!
Robbie Burgess lost his father and attempted to take his mind off the grief by starting an online music station. While struggling to make it financially viable, he wanted to press on and interview the musicians that made the 80s music so memorable to him with a podcast show. Robbie’s passion for...
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E176: A Teen Mom Triumphs Over Abuse and Divorce!
Original Summary - On this installment of Grade A Nation, we have the opportunity to hear the amazing life story of Marie Mosley. Marie had a difficult childhood which led to rough circumstances in her teenage and adult years, but she was ultimately able to persevere. We discuss: -Her dad passing...
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E175: A Beautiful Mind! Bill Ottman --- CEO and Co-founder of Minds
Grade A Nation has the honor of welcoming Bill Ottman on to the podcast. Bill is the CEO and co-founder of the social networking app called Minds. Bill is definitely a polymath with keen insights into a lot of different things, which makes him a Grade A podcast guest! We discuss: -Acquiring the...
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E174: The Biktarvy Playhouse Theater Presents the Mike Cotayo Comedy Cavalcade!
On this four year anniversary edition of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Mike Cotayo. There is a famous joke about Mike: "a comic, a social worker, and an escort walk into a bar, and they're all Mike Cotayo." Okay, enough kidding around! Mike Cotayo is a great comic that has done it all…
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E173: A Jack of All Trades -- Chatting with Playwright, Actor, and Musician Jack Canfora!
Jack Canfora chats with Grade A Nation about his various pursuits over the years. Although Jack has accomplished quite a bit, his heart is in writing plays and the live theatre. On the show, Jack and Chris Thomas talk about: -Jack's passion for the written word and the musical nature of English...
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E172: California Girls are Open Books (But Not Always with Open Legs) - OnlyFans Star and Podcaster Adelia Acker!
Grade A Nation is joined by content creator Adelia Acker, who has an OnlyFans account with hundreds of thousands of followers as well as a podcast called That's OFfensive about working on the platform. Adelia has experienced a lot, including: -being kidnapped to go to rehab for smoking weed by…
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E171: Diamonds are Forever with Jewelry Concierge Kat McCoy!
Best Kept by Kat McCoy is a jewelry consultation and sourcing company that tries to take the anxiety out of the jewelry purchasing process. Chris Thomas talks with Kat about how Best Kept was created and how it operates as a concierge service. Areas covered include: -why her experience growing up...
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E170: From Catholic School to Pornhub Award Winner – Serenity Now with Serenity Cox!
In this fun-filled installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with adult content creator Serenity Cox, who has just exploded on the amateur scene through posting on Pornhub, earning over 200 million views and over 200,000 subscribers to her channel in short time. Serenity was awarded...
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E169: The Missionary Man (But Not in That Position With Another Man)?
During this sometimes combustible chat on Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Matthew Karchner, a man who founded the non-profit ministry known as Castaway Ministries. Matthew operates the ministry out of Cambodia. Raised in the United States, Matthew has struggled for many years with his...
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E168: Avoiding No Nut November with Mystery Vibe CEO Dr. Soum!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Dr. Soumyadip Rakshit (not pronounced how you think, get your mind out of the gutter) joins the program. Dr. Soum is the co-founder and CEO of sexual health company Mystery Vibe. He discusses the science behind where sexual health issues often stem from and...
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E167: Enjoy the Silence with Authors Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn, authors of the book, “Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise.” The book approaches noise and silence in a sophisticated manner that should get people thinking about how the extent of noise and...
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E166: Definitely Not Fake News with Yasmeen Hassan!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas talks with Yasmeen Hassan, former local TV news anchor and recent co-founder of communications consulting firm H CUE. Areas covered include: -moving around quite a bit as a child and how that prepared Yasmeen for her work in television -starting...
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E165: Get into Night Routine with Steve Maher!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas talks with Steve Maher from the band Night Routine. We discuss a lot, including: -big city life in Boston, Chicago, New York, and Denver and living internationally in Uruguay -what it was like working for a roommate matching service…
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E164: Hot for Teacher! The Lovely OnlyFans Creator Sarah Juree
OnlyFans content creator Sarah Juree describes the scary experience of a blogger targeting her in an effort to get her fired from her work as a 5th grade STEM teacher. We discuss what it is like to be at the center of mass media attention, including all the cyberbullying she has experienced.…
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E163: Mr. Slade Gets You Off on the Dance Floor!
Chris Thomas talks with Mr. Slade, a recording artist based in Canada. We cover his rough childhood where he experienced bullying, how his time at a school for the arts allowed him to blossom creatively and personally, as well as his musical roots in glam rock, 80s hair metal, and 90s…
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E162: Online Dating Success for Men...from a Woman's Perspective!
Chris Thomas has an excellent chat with Cavil Helm, author of the short book, "A Man's Guide to Tinder as Written By A Woman: A Quick and Easy Guide to Making a Great Profile." Cavil talks about how being homeschooled led her to get acclimated to the digital world at an early age, as well as how...
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E161: Making Connections Through Music -- Needle Music CEO Mikhael Porter
Mikhael Porter, co-founder and CEO of the social media platform Needle Music, discusses how the idea of a digital community oriented around music came about during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why music serves as a special means of bringing people together and the features of Needle Music not seen...
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E160: Learning about Livestreaming app Leam with founder Alex Bystrov!
Alex Bystrov, founder of a unique livestreaming app Leam, discusses with the Grade A Nation how content creators can create closer connections to supporters they have cultivated online with Leam. Alex talks about his background in web development and design, how he has tackled self-doubt tied to...
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E159: Singing with Soul! A Chat with Singer-Songwriter Amy Evans
Amy Evans visits to chat about how growing up in Portland, Oregon influenced her as an artist, why Adele is one of several artists she admires, if it is ever possible to turn off the noise of a musical mind thinking about new ideas, her spiritual upbringing, sharing parts of herself in her art…
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E158: Online Dating Made Easy? Talking Hovalo with Founder Koen Geron!
Koen Geron saw that working professionals did not have the time to maintain online dating profiles and communicate with their matches. He has founded an online dating management service called Hovalo, where people that are too busy to seek out a connection can have their photos, profiles, and...
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E157: Making Outdoor TV Programming with Brad Clay
Brad Clay, the host of Final Descent Outdoors on the Pursuit Channel and WildTV, talks about conceptualizing and assembling a hunting show that integrates messages of faith and family. We chat about the mechanics of getting a TV show off the ground, difficulties that can arise when mixing...
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E156: Addressing Burnout with Life Coach Dex Randall!
Dex Randall is a professional coach that works with people experiencing burnout. Dex discusses his own experiences with burnout and a health scare that led him to transition into serving as a life coach to help others. We chat about the epidemic of burnout, methods to alleviate burnout, and how…
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E155: Discount Sucka Holiday Travel Commotion!
Self-proclaimed relationship expert Michael Ficus describes how an airplane trip over the July 4th weekend to see Lionel Richie resulted in him wearing a Depends undergarment to stop his nose from bleeding. He feels anguish after being called a 'Discount Sucka' for not paying for a Big Front…
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E154: Stargazy Pie -- A Great Up-and-Coming Band!
On this intallment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with all members of the band Stargazy Pie (Jack Stoker, Logan Chernoske, Logan Neville-Neil, and Sulli Olson-Rexroat). The band discusses their roots, aspirations, making a music video, the supportive Pacific Northwest music scene, and why...
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E153: Remote Assistants? Chatting with ChatterBoss CEO Valerie Trapunsky
Valerie Trapunsky, CEO and Founder of the company ChatterBoss, talks about starting a service that selects remote assistants for entrepreneurs. Valerie discusses why some entrepreneurs have transitioned to remote assistants, the qualities of effective remote assistants, addressing privacy…
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E152: Save The Canvas! A Chat with Business Owner Ruth Rogers
Ruth Rogers is the owner and operator of The Canvas, a dining and creative space in the United Kingdom. The Canvas provides meals to those in need, as well as serving as a meeting place for events like art shows and group networking. It is clear The Canvas performs a lot of good for the…
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E151: Pump Up the Fitness with 65 Year Old Bodybuilder "Granny Guns!"
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Chris Thomas chats with Marlene Flowers, a fitness guru that recently started participating in competitive bodybuilding at age 65. Marlene (also known as "Granny Guns" to those who follow her on social media) has experienced a life full of ups and downs.…
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E150: Recording Artist and Former American Idol Finalist Nadia Turner!
Nadia Turner offers revealing and in-depth details about the many hats she has worn over the years. From being a Miami Dolphins cheerleader, singing at the G8 World Summit in front of Bill Clinton and Vladimir Putin, being a Top 8 finalist on American Idol’s fourth season, to recording an album...
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E149: Chef Dennis Cooks Up Great Food and Travel Stories!
Chef Dennis Littley talks about the ingredients of a great chef, memorable moments in his career, his thoughts on fast food, how the pandemic has impacted the hospitality industry, and why he transitioned to being a blogger. His tips on being a successful blogger will be helpful to anyone...
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E148: Ukraine in the Membrane with Ukranian Punk-Pop Band Cardinal Birds!
Chris Thomas and special guest co-host Kevin Slaughter interview the Ukranian pop-punk band Cardinal Birds about how they formed, their musical influences, the art of constructing a song, their thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how they feel about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, what...
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E147: Ghostwriting Love Letters with Kristine Grant!
Chris Thomas talks with Kristine Grant, a ghostwriter that has assisted many people in crafting messages. From love letters, eulogies, dating profiles, and everything in between, Kristine discusses how she maintains an authentic voice for each client. The importance of self-confidence in making...
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E146: Horrific Orlando Amusement Free Fall Drop!
A practitioner of sports medicine makes some tasteless remarks about the middle schooler that fell out of the drop tower ride in Orlando. The video is haunting, as are the comments of a so-called Doctor!
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E145: Will Smith Slap at Oscars Acting Academy
A substitute teacher returns to Grade A Nation to talk about how an acting class reenacting the Will Smith and Chris Rock slapping encounter at the Oscars ceremony did not go according to plan....if there even was a plan to begin with.
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E144: Talking Mental Wellness in the Cryptocurrency and FinTech Realm!
Hala Abdul is a licensed psychotherapist in Canada working with clients in the financial technology domain. Hala shares with Grade A Nation the most common psychological concerns expressed by those working in FinTech, tips on how to find a psychotherapist with knowledge about new and emerging...
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E143: The World Needs Heroes! Comic Books for a Cause
Chris Thomas chats with Jeremiah Stemple, a developer of comic book projects for chronic patients and the charities that serve them. Hear how Jeremiah and his friends are trying to put a smile on the face of those who need it most! Learn more about Jeremiah's work at https://heroesforcauses.com/
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E142: Actress and Model Ellie Noir on Thriving in Competitive Entertainment Industry!
Chris Thomas chats with actress and model Ellie Noir about a collection of topics pertaining to the entertainment industry, including: preparing for roles in film and television compared to the live stage moving to pursue career goals how travel allows a performer to experience new cultures…
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E141: A Healthy Sleep to Optimize Personal Performance!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Riley Jarvis of TheSleepConsultant.com chats about what initiated his interest in helping others with their sleep, the general ingredients of sleep that enhance personal performance, the potential significance of dreaming, and warning signs of harmful…
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E140: Living in a Van? Discussing Nomadic Van Life
Vi Vi Thai is a writer and YouTube content creator. While some may be shocked to learn that a person who earned engineering degrees from Texas A&M and Cornell University currently lives in a van, Vi Vi talks about how the van lifestyle has helped her to focus her mind on living a life of…
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E139: Mega Live Music Fan Goes to Over 750 Concerts!
Lance Ingram, host of the podcast Yesterday's Concert, joins the Grade A Nation to explain why he has attended so many live concerts from so many different genres of music in recent years. Is this behavior a passion or a compulsion? We discuss that, as well as the financial considerations tied to...
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E138: Confronting Anxiety When Traveling
Lacey Lehotsky, who runs travel blogging website liveitupwithlacey.com, reveals how she has not let anxiety and CPTSD stop her from exploring destinations around the world. Lacey wants people to know that anxiety is not something that should prevent people from trying new experiences in new…
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E137: Not Letting the Past Define You with Michael Unbroken!
Michael Unbroken talks to the Grade A Nation about his personal experiences with severe trauma at an early age and how these experiences led to self-destructive behaviors growing up. Michael decided to break the cycle of pain and studied to become a certified life coach to assist adults who also...
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E136: Tips on Building an Audience on Twitch with Sophia Vee!
On this installment of Grade A Nation, Sophia Vee shares her experiences finding an audience on Twitch doing sidecasting (watchalong reactions to live material) and interviewing unique people like a spirit medium. Sophia gives tips on how to avoid toxic trolls while attempting to grow a fanbase…
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E135: Much More Than Big Brother! Interview with actor Christian Birkenberger
Actor Christian Birkenberger talks about his experience on Season 23 of the CBS show Big Brother, as well as his determination to achieve major mainstream acting goals. Christian emphasizes the importance of taking a 'no days off' approach in the pursuit of success. As someone who has done...
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E134: Making Divorce Great Again? Kanika Issar on Ending Relationships
Kanika Issar talks about her efforts to take the negativity out of divorce. Getting married at 23 and divorced at 27, she was struck by how divorce is always characterized as a bad thing. Kanika wants to make clear that life after divorce can be personally enriching, as she feels the last two…
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E133: A Mentally Healthier You in 2022! Talking with Never Alone founder Paul Marlow
Chris Thomas has an honest and open discussion about mental health with Paul Marlow, founder of the mental health advocacy platform Never Alone. In the discussion, Paul reveals how a challenging breakup and the death of his father led to serious mental health challenges that ultimately led him…
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Grade A Nation is what podcasts are meant to be: great conversations with great guests from all walks of life. We get to the bottom of discerning fact from fiction in a world that is sometimes seemingly filled with phonies and fakes. Topics are discussed with a quirky blend of humor and honesty. Hear from the interesting personalities of the day at their most unfiltered with compelling interviews. The podcast for folks that don't want to be pandered to or have their time wasted. A program presented by Grade A USA and hosted by Chris Thomas.
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