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We are a Community Based Podcast focused on all things 'Left of the Lake' (the city of Saratoga Springs Utah and surrounding cities that surround the west side of Utah Lake) - a podcast that discusses current events and issues in our community and that also serves as a means of preserving and documenting the history of this city and its residents. We are passionate about keeping our identity and lakeside culture as we continue to grow into a big city.
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Tune in each week to conversations with the world’s best freelance marketers. We sit down with members of the Growth Collective network to discuss cutting-edge strategies for every marketing channel and industry. We also dive into life as a freelancer, how to leverage no code tools to automate your business and other startup-related tips.
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A quick look into the start of mass murderer Omar Mateen, the mass shooter behind the Pulse night Club killing, Including short clips of his conversations with police
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Laxman showed up to talk about his latest restaurant in Eagle Mountain, Taqueria 27. Originally from Nepal, Laxman attended BYU, then earning his citizenship by joining the US Army for 8 years. Episode Highlights New restaurant opening: Taquería 27 in Eagle Mountain. Laxman’s background: From Nepal to restauranteur in Utah. Military service: Joinin…
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Tara and Jethro Peretto with Amrita Honey
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Tara and Jethro Peretto with Amrita Honey talked with us about raising bees and making honey right here in Saratoga Springs! Episode Highlights Mother-son beekeeping beginnings. Unique honey flavors based on location. High interest in beekeeping classes. How to set up your yard for beekeeping. Managing 3,000 hives with mentorship. Regulations for p…
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Sherry Aguero and Solo Solutions
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We talked with Sherry Aguero, owner of Solo Solutions. Sherry connects people looking for full time work with employers looking to hire them. She's a great person providing a great service to our community. Episode Highlights Women in business networking. Cultural difference moving from New Jersey to Utah. Difference in weather and environment betw…
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Camille Ramirez - That Limo Girl
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We had a great conversation with Camille Ramirez, owner and operator of That Limo Girl. You've probably seen her white limousine driving around town! Here about how she got started with her own limo service and what she is up to now. Episode Highlights The Giving Pantry Initiative How Camille Got Her First Limo The Start of a New Business Offering …
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We have a great talk with Alma Ohene-Opare, a Ghanaian immigrant and author of "My American Privilege: A Chronicle of my Transatlantic Journey to Become American". Alma's journey to America is not just a physical transition from one continent to another; it is a profound exploration of identity, purpose, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Episod…
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McCaul's Eagle Mountain Guitar
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Dive into the rhythm of Eagle Mountain with Parris McCaul, the passionate guitarist from McCaul's Guitar, on the latest 'Left of the Lake' podcast! Neil and Jeff host an enlightening chat about Parris's journey from small-town dreams to guitar teaching. Tune in for a touch of nostalgia, a look at diverse guitar styles, and how music weaves its way …
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We chatted with Alex Varela from SHOOTAH. SHOOTAH is the largest live-fire gun event in Utah, and will shortly become the largest in the western United States. Why is SHOOTAH™ so big? It’s the celebration of our inherent 2A freedoms with a focus on Utah's firearm industry. Whether experiencing a thermal scope for the first time, a full auto machine…
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We invited one of our favorite local real estate agents, Kat Ashby, to talk about what's going on in our little corner of Utah. Hear about current real estate trends, plus some of the dangers of being a real estate agent. Episode Highlights The current market trend of new builds selling well and existing homes not selling as well Kat’s preference a…
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Eduardo Morales, The Cuban Sandwich King
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We had Eduardo Morales in the hot seat and he brought us food! Eduardo earned his nickname "The Cuban Sandwich King" during this episode. This is a great story about how he started up his own business making truly delicious sandwiches and his plans for the future. Episode Highlights Eduardo’s migration to the Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs area f…
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Davy Crockett, Director of the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame
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We had a great chat with Davy Crockett from the American Ultrarunning Hall of Fame. Hear about his amazing journey from being a 44-year old 230 pound couch potato to being the 15th person in the world to complete 100-mile races. He is also a historian, documenting the fascinating history of ultra running. Episode Highlights Davy Crockett talks abou…
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Rob Young, Saratoga Springs Fire Hero
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We talked with Rob Young, a resident of Saratoga Springs. During a wildfire a few years ago, Rob stepped up and helped save his neighborhood and several houses from being burned down. Episode Highlights Robert's love for hunting and fishing and his growing up in Michigan How Rob ended up living in Saratoga Springs, Utah How he decided to save a bun…
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Marci Herrell and Nautical Bowls
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We had a great talk with Marci Herrell, owner of Nautical Bowls in Saratoga Springs. Their bowls are plant-based, gluten, soy and dairy free. Made with organic or all natural ingredients! Packed with essential vitamins and nutrients to fuel your life! Episode Highlights What the Nautical Bowls in Saratoga Springs is Collaborations with various fitn…
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Hannah Robbins And The Point Of The Mountain Chamber Of Commerce
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We chatted with Hannah Robbins, the Director of Business Development at the Point of Mountain Chamber of Commerce. We talked about what Point of the Mountain Chamber is and what they do for our community. Episode Highlights Hannah's entry into the Point Chamber The benefits of networking and education for businesses Advantages of joining the Point …
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Shon Reed and the Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project
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We interviewed Shon Reed, with the Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project and heard about efforts to help and preserve these beautiful birds. Episode Highlights How the hosts met Sean The inception of the Eagle Mountain Kestrel Project and their initiatives The migration behavior of kestrels The owl species in Eagle Mountain Project's funding and contribut…
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Heston Williams, SS Recreation Director
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We talked with Heston Williams, the Recreation Director for the City of Saratoga Springs. He shared some great information about what the city has to offer for recreation and the issues we are facing. Episode Highlights Heston’s background and his tenure as the director of Saratoga Springs Recreation Suggestions on how to reach more potential volun…
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Norm Wilkinson - The Happy Health Insurance Guy
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We interview Norm Wilkenson, AKA The Happy Health Insurance Guy. You've seen him all over Facebook, and now he's in our studio, fresh from his almost cross country trip to pick up his new Corvette. Episode Highlights Discussion on Norm's experience in Utah, his previous places of residence like Pleasant Grove and his initial impressions of Saratoga…
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Kyle Killam and Killam's Koatings
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We talked with Kyle and ShyAnn Killam, owners of Killam's Koatings. Killam's Koatings is an Eagle Mountain based Cerakote company. Cerakote is a unique ceramic-polymer technology that imparts both flexibility and excellent physical performance providing unmatched corrosion, chemical and durability performance. Episode Highlights Discussing favorite…
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We talked with Matt Johnson, owner of MJ Pianos in American Fork. A fascinating story from piano tuning as a teenager to owning a piano store. Episode Highlights The nature of their friendships and how they network within their community Matt’s early struggle with piano tuning and how it led him to start his own piano tuning business at The complex…
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Britt Shipley, SunDree Med Spa
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We talked with Britt Shipley, owner of SunDree Med Spa. A great story of how she built her spa from nothing and her work with her charity that donates services to women in need. Episode Highlights The location of Britt's spa in relation to other establishments in Saratoga Springs How and why she moved to Saratoga Springs Her story of how she got in…
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Melissa Clark: Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce
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We interviewed Melissa Clark from the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. We talked about all the great things that the Chamber does for small and local businesses. Episode Highlights How the newly acquired Chamber of Commerce space would be utilized to benefit local businesses The benefits and opportunities provided through a Chamber membership Pe…
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Structural inspector and engineer Garth Haslem shares his experiences and advice on maintaining a structurally sound home. He emphasizes the need for homeowners, contractors, and insurance companies to be aware of potential issues and the importance of soil preparation to prevent water damage. He also discusses two podcasts he hosts. Episode Highli…
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We talk with Utah Author Steven Bohls, writer of the Jed and the Junkyard books, as well as a collaborator with Brandon Sanderson to expand the Reckoners Universe. Episode Highlights What Steven’s academic background is The iron price: The hard work it takes to achieve success Brandon Sanderson's career journey and past works The challenge of writi…
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Sterling Jacobson - Avative Fiber Internet
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We interviewed Sterling Jacobson with Avative Fiber Internet, a Saratoga Springs based Internet service provider. Episode Highlights The paucity of amenities when Sterling first moved to Saratoga Springs Avative Internet having thousands of customers, mainly in Saratoga Springs User experience shared about upgrading to use Avative Internet, includi…
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Helen Robson and Saratoga Springs Veterans Council
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We Interviewed Helen Robson from the Saratoga Springs Veterans Council, along with her husband Russ, an Army veteran. Episode Highlights The purpose and vision of the Veterans Council Confusion over recent name changes of popular military bases The big project: The "Patriot Park Memorial" The number of active military and veterans living in Saratog…
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Don Markham Saratoga Springs Employment
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Don Markham volunteers at Saratoga Springs Desert Industries where he helps people find employment. Episode Highlights Transitioning from Huntington Beach to Utah, Don shares about the big change and where exactly he relocated in Saratoga The charity work Don performs at the employment center, his schedule, and his open invitation for more voluntee…
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Live from Eagle Mountain ShopFest with Lawrence Christenson
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Neil, Greg and Jeff did a live show at Eagle Mountain ShopFest with guest Lawrence Christenson from Reviv Agency. Episode Highlights Lawrence’s educational background in web and graphic design The success he's had in his career His initial interest in becoming a professional artist leading him to pursue graphic design as a steady career His passion…
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Jeff Jensen, Titanic Historian
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Neil, Greg and Jeff speak with Jeff Jensen, a Titanic historian living in Saratoga Springs about the Titanic and his favorite US presidents. Episode Highlights Jeff shares about his online teaching job, specifically teaching history Diverse experiences of passengers aboard the Titanic based on their class of travel Finding good within tragic instan…
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Strides Pediatric Therapy with Marley Juarez
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Neil, Greg and Jeff talked with Marley Juarez from Strides Pediatric Therapy in Eagle Mountain about how they use animals and other therapy to help children. Episode Highlights Marley's treatment approach for her daughter's disease The history of Strides Pediatric Therapy and personal motivations behind it The growth and current staffing and therap…
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Neil, Greg and Jeff talked with Matt Madsen, a Saratoga Springs character, about life, the universe, and hot springs mud. Episode Highlights Matt's unique hobby and respect for the hot springs How applying clay on skin feels, and how to properly rinse it afterwards. How he started this business with his brother in Wyoming by retrieving old snow fen…
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Neil, Greg and Jeff talk about our recent vacations this summer along with other Utah vacation ideas. Episode Highlights Visiting Lava Hot Springs A cave adventure Traversing difficult cave sections Visiting Escalante in Southern Utah Another summer activity: Visiting the Parade of Homes Visiting houses in Lehi, Utah during the Parade of Homes Epis…
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We interviewed Dana Smith with Mucky Boot Pest Control. Hear the crazy stories about both large and small pest control. Episode Highlights Dana shares the story of how they started Mucky Boots Pest Control, with help from his father who owns a pest control company in Phoenix Crazy animal stories from the pest control work How skunks are capable of …
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Eagle Mountain Shop Fest with Rachael Smith
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We interviewed Rachael Smith, coordinator of Eagle Mountain Shop Fest. Episode Highlights The vibrant business community in Eagle Mountain Advantages of being a part of the local chamber for small businesses The role and benefits of a Chamber of Commerce and the advantages for small businesses Tips for vendors participating in Shop Fest for the fir…
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We interviewed James Gaffney, creator of the Chow Trux app. This new application is a great way to find all your favorite food trucks, wherever they are! It also will connect you with food trucks that you haven't tried. Episode Highlights James' journey of getting his first house with a second kitchen Experience of working out of Utah The concept o…
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Jennette Booth, Mrs. Rocky Mountain, Founder of Body Safety Songs
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We chat with Jennette Booth, who is Mrs. Rocky Mountain and her cause of preventing child sexual abuse. She is the founder of Body Safety Songs. Body Safety Songs are an accessible way for parents to talk to their children about a really difficult topic, child sexual abuse. This episode may not be suitable for all listeners. Episode Highlights Jenn…
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J. Benjamin Lyne "I Believe in You" Sign Guy
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We chatted with J Benjamin Lyn aka The "I Believe in You" sign guy. Episode Highlights How people react to Ben's sign in other countries and in other languages The quite eccentric character in Saratoga Springs causing a stir on social media Ben shares how reactions in his home area have been incredibly positive and sometimes very emotional Ben’s pr…
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We talked with Lori Hatfield, an amazing local artist here in Saratoga Springs. Episode Highlights Lori's background and why she moved to Saratoga Springs Her love for oil painting and her artistic background, along with some personal challenges she faced in her journey Artistic interests and abilities of Lori's children The emotional aspect of cre…
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Hyrum's Everything Sauce and Courtney Snarr Preschool
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We talk with Hyrum Romrell about his delicious "Hyrum's Everything Sauce", then we chat with Courtney Snarr about her Preschool. Episode Highlights Hyrum shares his background, including his time as a food blogger and his wife's influence on his sauce recipe. Where to find the Hyrum's "Everything Sauce" even if it’s currently not sold in stores Who…
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We talked with Savana Brown, Miss Lehi about her crazy photo shoot with our resident photographer, Jeff, what it's like to compete for Miss Lehi and all about her responsibilities as Miss Lehi. Episode Highlights The interesting photoshoot experience Savana's involvement with Miss Utah Preparing for the Miss America Scholarship Program Responsibili…
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Jerry Cortez of Tower of Power
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Neil, Greg and Jeff interview Jerry Cortez, Guitarist for the American R&B and funk-based band Tower of Power. Tower of Power originated in Oakland, California and has been performing since 1968. Jerry's funky rhythm style and blazing leads impressed us right from the start and he was a fantastic guest. Episode Highlights Steve Winwood and Traffic'…
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State of the Podcast & Salt Lake City Seagulls Football Team
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Neil, Greg and Jeff talk about The State of the Podcast as we celebrate 50 episodes! We finish things off with a fascinating bit of Utah history, Utah's only Professional Football team, the Salt Lake City Seagulls, who played two seasons in the late 1940s. Episode Highlights The Salt Lake Seagulls introduced a professional football team in 1946 at …
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We interviewed Corrine Prestwich, Saratoga Springs Civic Events Coordinator. We talked about Splash Days, parades, and other events in and around Saratoga Springs. Episode Highlights Corrine talks about her journey from volunteering to being the Civic Events Coordinator for Saratoga Springs Upcoming events for Splash Days in Saratoga Springs The fr…
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Camp Floyd Paranormal Activities
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We talked with Greg Hansen, a Park Ranger at Camp Floyd, about Ghost Hunting. Sometimes called Paranormal Activity, hear all about the spooky activities there. Episode Highlights Locals in Camp Floyd start seeing ghosts, including a little girl wearing old pioneer clothes How the Camp Floyd became a popular spot for ghost hunters Connections betwee…
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We interviewed Robyn Chavez & Chris McCullough from R&R Tactical, Saratoga Spring's finest Firearms store. Episode Highlights R&R Tactical being a baby business and what they offer such as firearms, ammunition, and tactical gear The origin of the name R&R Tactical The backstory of how R&R Tactical started as a home-based business R&R Tactical's com…
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Building Wild Animal Friendly Neighborhoods
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We talked with Scot Hazard from The Real Estate Group and Mare Burningham, Eagle Mountain resident, on building wild animal friendly neighborhoods. Episode Highlights Importance and impact of establishing wildlife corridors in Eagle Mountain Scot Hazard's unique approach to working with the community for wildlife preservation Deer Haven development…
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We interviewed EJ Michels, a local musician and current contestant on The Voice. He also plays and sings with a local band, Foreign Figures. Episode Highlights EJ's journey into music, starting with piano lessons How EJ gets into singing and performance The meaning behind the band name Foreign Figures Who are the artists that inspired him The impor…
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Gregor Greinor and USS Utah's Silver Service
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We talked with Gregor Greinor with Purple Mattresses and then heard a wild story about the battleship USS Utah's Silver Service. Episode Highlights Gregor's family history in Namibia and Germany, and how his parents met and moved to the USA His experience in swimming, joining the University of Texas swim team, and meeting world record holders Stori…
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Mrs. Claus and Jenn Watts Cleaning
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Amy Downing Loveless, known as Mrs. Claus, discusses her and her husband's journey as Santa and Mrs. Claus, creating magical experiences for children during the Christmas season. They adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering socially-distanced photos from their transformed home. The hosts also interview Jenn Watts, owner of Jenn Watts Cleaning, w…
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Utah's Mammoth State Flag and Musician Nate Walker
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We hear a story about Utah's massive US flag during its inauguration into the United States, then chat with Nate Walker, a business consultant and musician. Nate Walker stressed the significance of storytelling in marketing, concentrating on the consumer's experience rather than product features. He explained how companies often focus on the wrong …
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TC Custom Decks and Westlake Track
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In this podcast, the hosts feature two interviews - one with Levi Tippett, owner of TC Decks, who shares tips for choosing a deck contractor and offers information on budgeting and new innovations, and another with Amber Peterson, the assistant coach of Westlake Track, who talks about her recent move to Saratoga Springs and the benefits of track as…
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Coach Ale and American Dream TV
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We interview Coach Arnold Ale, the Football Coach at Westlake High School and we talk with Jennifer Yorgansen, who produced a segment of American Dream TV that highlighted Saratoga Springs and featured our very own Jeff Beck. Episode Highlights The coach’s focus is on aligning players, parents, coaches, administration, and the community in order to…
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