Signature West Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A podcast where guests get to share their life lessons/experiences and inspirations. The hope is to inspire the listeners/audience while having conscious-driven conversations. The podcast launched in September 2020 with over 5000 downloads including YouTube and it is not sponsored however, there is a donation link provided if you wish to do so. Please take a listen!!
Zillow is a great tool but sometimes it can be misleading. Learn the pros and cons when using Zillow
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What can go wrong ? When a home seller accept an home with a contingency for buyer's home selling 1st ? Learn how to avoid the costly mistakes and still work with the contingency
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After 35 years in real estate , I have seen buyers make the same mistakes over and over again . One is waiting for the interest rates to drop, listen to the cost of gambling with the unknown .
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Meet Heidi Adams , the founder and CEO of Resilient Street Lights. The latest innovation made in USA and manufactured in the Palm Springs California area
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What makes a difficult real estate transactions and how can buyers and sellers avoid them?
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Listen to Sam West a seasoned Real Estate agent since 1991 , breaking down the myth from realty about the concept of Off Market Properties in the Palm Springs area
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Two important questions home sellers are asking. Sam West breaks them down with practical real time advise.
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Its public-facing economic development platform describes the region as a place “where innovation, opportunity, and quality of life converge,” and emphasizes a shared regional strategy across nine cities. That is a notable expansion for Visit Greater Palm Springs, an organization historically more closely associated with tourism marketing than with direct business attraction.
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The Million dollars questions most home owners ask a realtor. Enjoy the break down and why they are important82 and the answers might surprise you
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With more than three decades of experience in real estate, Sam West reflects on the valuable lessons he’s learned throughout his journey. Listen as he shares insightful pearls of wisdom gained from helping buyers and sellers for over 30 years
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After 14 years of straight marriage and a 5 years of difunctional gay engagement , Case Erickson needed to step back and find his happiness
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Meet Mihai Patru , Executive Director of Blue Zones Project in Palm Springs , Ca.
Where you live can make for better living. Blue Zones Project makes healthy choices easier where you live, work, learn, and play.
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OnePS is a local neighborhood organization dedicated to bringing the Palm Springs community together. It provides a space for residents to share ideas, raise concerns, and discuss any potential issues affecting the community.
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There has been a lot said lately about the possibility of a 50 year mortgage option for home buyers. Is it a good / bad idea ? Listen to the experts and decide for yourself
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Matt’s compassion and deep understanding of the homelessness crisis are a breath of fresh air. Along with his love for music and coffee, he’s unapologetically vocal about the city of Palm Springs not doing enough to address the growing homelessness issue.
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David's autobiography takes us through the streets of Hollywood in the 70s, drug addictions, the era of AIDS and his days as a leading publisher of the once leading LGBTQ+ publications, Frontier and IN Los Angeles magazine.
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The last 12 months in the Real Estate industry for buyers , sellers and Real Estate professionals been a wild ride. We talk about inflation, interest rates , stagflation and everyone's burning question " How is the market"
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Meet Andrew Klaus Vineyard and Daniel Talbott the makers of the documentary called " Welcome To Tool Shed". Celebrating queer history and the story behind the iconic community gay bar in Palm Springs, California.
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Meet Matty Fagan a physician from Palm Springs Ca as he share his personal story with domestic gay violence , his recovery and how the local court system dealt with the abuser
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Join me as I sit down with movers and shakers, local legends, and everyday heroes who are making a difference in the Coachella Valley/ Palm Springs. Today we discuss the last Aids Lifecycle as we know it
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A documentary streaming on Hulu during Pride month featuring several gay men and lesbian woman coming out late in life. I sit down with jaime Zavala one of the cast members and discuss his coming out process at the age of 45 years old
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In the spirit of Pride month 2025 we visited the LGBTQ Center Of The Desert in Palm Springs California ,to learn about their food bank program and weekly men's group.
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Teenage wasted land, thirteen , fourteen and fifteen. Written and performed by David Dean Bottrell , enjoy the story telling of David Bottrell during his younger years . Going through self and sexual identity during an era where there was no support system or a safe haven to go to. David found freedom by sharing his stories in front of live audience.
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Meet David Lazar,
While I have been opposed to Jewish-Israeli settlement in the West Bank and Gaza for many decades now, I also know that for some, any Jewish presence in the what is presently called Israel is considered colonial and illegal. Yet I believe in the legitimacy of a Jewish homeland in that part of the world. And I also believe that any government needs to represent all of those who live in the land and needs to adhere to the rule of law.
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Safety Blows is a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting safety, awareness, and empowerment in response to increasing concerns of hate crimes, targeted discrimination, and potential violence in communities most at risk.
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Sitting with your feelings during a loss is it a cliche or the answer to one's healing ? I recently experienced the greatest loss I ever felt but I also discovered the greatest lesson during this painful grieving process.
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The lessons I learned from my dog and the decision that I ll have to make one day .
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From the Palm Spring International Film Festival to The Film Festival Murders novel by Craig Prater
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Meet Palm Springs artist famously known for his Robolights Holiday Fantasy land. for private tour of the art please text 760/774/0318
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Meet Chris Smith the founder of California Gay Adventures. A group of LGBTQ who enjoy geting together for exciting events and adventures
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Not only your words matter , but your actions matter. Showing up matters!!
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Meet the co creator of the show Strip at Oscar's in Palm Springs California
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Meet Adam Leemon a business owner in Palm Springs California that took his wine tasting business to the next level.
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A documentary of an Indian woman " Aparna Rajawat" taking on the responsibility of teaching young women how to defend themselves. Women in Indian are not suppose to teach or empower other women, they are meant to be stay home wives while being told what to do by men.
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After retirement what does one do ? Golf ? Sleep in more ? Travel ? Start a new business?
Meet Mrs. A's Famous, The creator of Salsa Buena in your local grocery store.
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In 2023 the real estate industry faced multiple class action law suits and more coming in 2024. The future of Real Estate business practice nation wide is uncertain . My guest Jim Remley and I will explain how we can prepare ourselves for the future.
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All kinds of life changed post Covid, including how we sell/buy Real Estate . Three experts from different market shares, share their experiences from a long lived real estate careers.
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Michael Koth shares his life lessons during and post working for "Studio One", America's first gay disco. Being young, male, blond and new to West Hollywood California was all he needed to enter a world that will eventually define Gay culture forever.
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The Cove is not just a neighborhood, its a vibrant community 15 minutes from downtown Palm Springs California. Meet two homeowners from different backgrounds sharing why they invested in the Cove.
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Meet Sonny Von Cleveland , after spending most of his teen years in prison and coming in terms with what he wants to do with his life outside of prison.
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Meet Erick and Andrew Hernandez, two brothers with big dreams for Palm Springs entertainment industry. They are gearing up to open "Reforma", a ten thousand square feet of entertainment space in the heart of Palm Springs.
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A new non profit to the Coachella Valley /Palm Springs area providing aid for hunger programs,homeless programs and limited number of individual small emergency grants
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Andre Paradis is born in Quebec Canada and is the creator behind project Equinox . Project Equinox is empowering human dynamics and relationships.
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Ron DeHart is running for Palm Springs City Council and seeking the District 3 seat. Homelessness and affordable housing without a doubt were the topics of the discussion.
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Samuel had to leave his home in Venezuela to escape political corruption. After trying to live in Zurich and Florida, Samuel and his husband settled in Palm Springs, California.
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Doug George moved to Palm Springs, California just pre Covid to pursue a new chapter in his life. Doug shares why Pam Springs and how was life in a new city during a pandemic.
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Avenue 8, a Real Estate Brokerage for the modern world. Alan Long is a forty-plus years real estate pioneer bringing Avenue 8 to Palm Springs. With an Office in Beverly Hills, San Francisco and New York now Palm Springs
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Meet the owner of the most recent Airbnb in Palm Spring called Coco cabana. Why Tracy Huson bought the property and why Palm Springs, California .
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Terry, an actor, and a writer wrote a play called Electricity. It is a comedy /drama about two gay men's complicated relationship and journey from coming out and living through the AIDS pandemic all the way to marriage equality.
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Kevin is sharing his defining moment that began in 1990 as one of Madonna's back dancers on the well-known tour " Blond Ambition". What was life like back then and what has he been up to?
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Stephanie Battaglino shares he life story, coming out as a transgender, being a father, an author, a public speaker, a wife, working in corporate America, finding love, and living her authentic self.
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A certified Pickleball coach in Palm Springs, California sharing the history, culture, and obsession behind the sport.
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James Gypsy Haake shares his life journey in the world of acting, entertainment, and post-retirement. From working with Jane Fonda to performing live with Mylie Cyrus and the VMA awards and a lot more.
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One-of-a-kind residence Greece Inspired Residence in Palm Springs, California designed by Avantgarde architect William Nicholson ..just under $3,000.000. Listed By Bennion Deville homes.
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was run over by a car at the age of 10, was rapped at a gun point in 1984, Won my 1st bodybuilding contest in 2000, created my menopause makeover, wrote my autobiography in 2017 on how I became the dancing queen. I am Jill Langham
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A community member speaks out on the danger of the current risk of losing "Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort " A city-owned gorgeous Palm Springs Golf resort.
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Trauma is a topic most of us if not all do not like to discuss let alone admit our experiences out loud. DR Richard Oeleberger discusses what is Trauma and its side effect "shame". Breaking down the cycle and finding ways to heal and become more resilient at times when we get triggered.
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Palm Springs Gay Pride 2021 post-Covid is the 1st live pride to take place in 2021. Listen to the interview with the president of Palm Springs Pride, Mr. Ron DeHarte. Find out what will be different this year and what changes are being made if any. One thing is expected for sure, the attendance will be larger than all the previous years. Happy Pride
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2 local managing brokers share their insights on the current local Real Estate market. We discuss how and why the market is changing, company culture, and what new agents need to know while entering the Real Estate arena
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Deidre Woollard editor at MillionAcres.com shares her Real Estate insights from an unbiased but rather educational opinion on the current and future Real Estate market
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Palm Springs, California a city where the art scene is vibrant and robust. Listen to two different local artists as they share their journey in the art community.
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PLS is The Property Listing Service - Where Real Estate Happens First. The PLS is the tool for agents to take back control of their inventory and lead generation by offering the public, industry-first novel tools to buy and sell homes in a whole new way.
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Zach Bulls with "Gay Man Thriving " from Austin Texas on the latest update since the last interview on October 28/2020.
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The making of a film documentary about a legendary gay men's club called Studio One. Studio One was more than just a disco, it was a mecca for gay men looking for identity in a world that saw them as outcasts.
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Hosted By Cody Renegar , Sam West talks about his book "Without Family Ties" and the ending that was never published. Sam shares for the 1st time his personal struggles with surviving a cult environment and its teaching.
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Cody survived and then overcame his family's multigenerational cycle of violence, neglect, and sexual abuse: Despite the odds against him, Cody Renegar grew up and became a loving father and husband, successful hairstylist, and respected artist.
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Roke rocked the dance floor with his music but after some soul searching, Roke made a decision to put it all behind him. Roke went on to pursue other avenues of sound through meditation.
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Rick Karatas is the author of "Rainbow Relatives". He interviewed over 40 people on how to talk to their youngsters about LGBTQ culture and coming out. The book is full of information and good laughs.
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Erics is a Trans woman and sharing her story before and after the transition
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Sam and Tim share what is it like to raise a child in a gay /interracial marriage
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Ubaldo shares the reason behind his passion as an activist for the LGBTQ community and why he is running as a progressive Democrat for California assembly district 42. And why you should vote for him.
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Lauren is the CEO and Founder of the NonProfit "Saving One Person". Helping people worldwide that are in need of organ donors.
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Adrian Christian as a child was known as a school misfit by day and a show biz clubber by night.
Then he evolved into a song stylist and recording artist.... kicked off his very first 50-city tour across the U.S. and became a long-time philanthropist,
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How a mother survived her son's suicide but her marriage is on a blink of collapsing
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At 63 years old, Ted Guice in Palm Springs California is a personal fitness trainer and no sign of slowing down anytime soon.
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Charles Huff... A Volunteer & Outreach Manager for the LGBT Community Center of the Desert shares what it takes to run the Food Bank. The numbers they serve more than doubled since covid19 began.
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Peter Fitzgerald's new short film documentary is called "Butch Please ". Peter is in search of exploring masculine gay men self-expression
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Michael tested positive for HIV in 1983, it is now 2020 and he is sharing his journey with HIV/Aids, addiction, faith, and recovery.
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Joel Kalmin shares how accountability led him to transformation
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Rusty takes us through his life's journey..where he gained from his losses as much as he gained from his victories
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A gay couple from Austin Texas help single gay men manifest meaningful fulfilling relationships
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A Palm Springs gay couple takes on the LGBTQ asylum seekers challenge. What started as an act of kindness became a mission to help the less fortunate.
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Peter Soby at 19 years old he was a self-professed shrinking violet, student council vice president book editor at Barrington High School, and won a 2-year scholarship for Harper College. Then one day his life changed forever
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Lila Glasoe Francese is the author of the book "The Situation...A radical Journey Thru Sisterhood"
Lila shares her growing up story with her 2 years older sister Carolyn. Carolyn was later on diagnosed with Glioblastoma Brain Tumor.
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Will Hodgins was watching a documentary on HBO that compelled him to take action toward a great cause. As in physics, that action compelled others including myself to take actions as well.
We discussed the documentary, the cause, and the actions related to the cause.
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For the past 20 years Daniel been on a mission seeking the next level, not from a place of lack but rather from a place of wanting to and grow.
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Some of us are fortunate enough to meet "The One " ....then life happens.
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