The Best Dam Podcast
The Best Dam Podcast is your resource for discovering business, adventure tourism, and Boulder City living. As the home of the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, we want to invite all who will listen to come Discover, Explore, and Unwind.
Episodes
149 episodes
Conversation with Howard Fox: Bringing Chambers and Communities Together Through Podcasting
Welcome to The Best Dam Podcast! In this episode, Jill Lagan, CEO of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, turns the spotlight on her own business coach and mentor, Howard Fox. Listeners will hear the story of how a well-timed cold call from Ho...
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Conversation with Mike Murphy: Candidate for Clark County Public Administrator
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Mike Murphy, candidate for Clark County Public Administrator. Mike shares his journey from his early days in law enforcement to his extensive career as Boulder City's first juvenile ...
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Pax Academia and the CommonPlace Project: Connecting Community & Classical Education
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Michael Paxinos, founder of Pax Academia and developer of the CommonPlace App. Mike shares his journey from navigating high school struggles to discovering a passion for log...
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The Data Center Debate: Power, Water, and Smart Growth in Boulder City
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with local advocates and business figures Grant Turner, Celeste Interrante, and Hava Brown. The panel shares their insights on the evolving data center debate in Boulder City, exploring h...
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Champion Dogs, Hollywood Cameos, and Natural Healing with Natural Blum
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Curt Gebers, owner and founder of Natural Blum. Curt shares about his journey, his commitment to pure health and wellness, and his line of CBD/CBG products Curt also refl...
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Pet Care in Boulder City: Three Decades of Professional Pet Room and Groom
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Pearl Johnstone, owner of Professional Pet Room and Groom. Pearl shares about her nearly three decades of dedicated pet care, community service, and the evolving world of pet groomin...
Building Strong Communities Thoughout Nevada | Lt. Gov. Stavros Anthony
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony. Jill and Stavros explore public service, community pride, and the shifting landscape of civic responsibility across Southern Nevada and th...
Ragtown Tattoo Boulder City: Culture, Art, and Community
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Chris Unger, owner of Ragtown Tattoo, and tattoo artist Steve "Scuba" Iwinski. Jill, Chris, and Steve explore the history, craft, and shifting culture of body art in Southern Nevada....
Boulder City Pride: Gov. Joe Lombardo Celebrates the 78th Damboree
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill catches up with Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo at the 78th Damboree in Boulder City. Jill and Gov. Lombardo explore the unique spirit and bright future of the Silver State. Gov. Lombardo shares how hi...
Clean Energy, Small Business, and the Spirit of Nevada with Senator Jacky Rosen
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen to explore the unique "frontier spirit" that drives the Silver State. Senator Rosen shares how her...
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Rae of Hope Foundation: Special Needs Advocacy, Peer Mentorship, and Community Alliances
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with the Magon and Shawn Peuker, the strategic masterminds behind The Rae of Hope Foundation. Together, unpack the world of nonprofit advocacy and explore how a basic plan of infrastructur...
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High-Speed Entrepreneurship: How isp.net Keeps Boulder City Connected
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with the multi-talented CJ Sattler, the strategic mastermind behind isp.net and a seasoned professional in the internet service provider industry. Together, they pull back the curtain on t...
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Dam Dog House: Energy Work, Sound Baths, and Dog Translation in Boulder City
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with the multi-talented Allison Ruiz Shafer, the strategic mastermind behind the Dam Dog House and a seasoned professional in the veterinary field and animal behavior. Together, they pull ...
Overcoming Marketing Overwhelm: Insights from Remso Martinez
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with the multi-talented Remso Martinez, the strategic mastermind behind Marketer on the Run and a seasoned fractional Chief Marketing Officer. Together, they pull back the curtain...
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Crushing Chaos: From Event Planning to Empowered Homeschool Families with Holly Wittwer
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with the multi-talented Holly Wittwer, the mastermind behind Events with Holly and the newly launched Home Educated Foundation. Together, they pull back the c...
Best Dam Podcast Exclusive: Inside the Data Center Debate - Part II
Best Dam Podcast Exclusive: Inside the Data Center Debate - Part II with Brynn deLorimier, Kendra Dyson, and Fred Voltz - In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Boulder City advocates and local communit...
Best Dam Podcast Exclusive: Inside the Data Center Debate - Part I
Best Dam Podcast Exclusive: Inside the Data Center Debate - Part I with Ned Thomas - In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Ned Thomas, the City Manager of Boulder City, to discuss the ongoing community conversation...
Boulder City Critter Sitter - Professionalizing Pet Services in Boulder City
Boulder City Critter Sitter - In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Michelle Carroll, the founder of Critter Sitter LLC, to discuss the impressive growth of her professional pet care business. From st...
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Boulder City Hospital Foundation: Art, Galas, and Funding Life-Saving Care
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Leslie Woodbury, the Director of the Boulder City Hospital Foundation, to discuss the vital role the foundation plays in maintaining local healthcare. From its ...
Lady Lux Cleaning: Workforce Development, Second Chances, and Clean Spaces
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Celeste Interrante, the founder of Lady Lux Cleaning, a woman-owned business in Nevada built on the pillars of sustainability, non-toxic standards, and a radical ...
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The Man Behind the Machine: Fortune Tellers, Slot Machines, and Animatronics
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Olaf Stanton, the founder of Characters Unlimited, to discuss his 40-year journey as the creative force behind some of the world's most iconic animatronic figures...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: The 60-Year Legacy of Emergency Aid of Boulder City
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Kathleen Morris and Mary Ralph, the current and past presidents of Emergency Aid of Boulder City (EABC). They explore the 60-year history of this vital volunteer-led org...
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Las Vegas Wedding Connection: The Wedding Industry's Role in the Las Vegas Economy
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Joni Moss Graham, the owner of Las Vegas Wedding Connection, to discuss her 35-year journey as a leader in the world-renowned Las Vegas wedding industry. From her...
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Business Kung Fu: Mastery of Mind, Body, and Bottom Line
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, Jill sits down with Craig Cooke, the founder of C-Squared Professional Consulting and author of Business Kung Fu, to discuss his transition from a 26-year career as a...
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Immaculate Restoration: Navigating the Toughest Moments in Business and Home Ownership
In this episode of The Best Dam Podcast, our Jill sits down with Steve Pieri, the owner of Immaculate Restoration & Carpet Care, to discuss his 28-year journey as a business leader in the Las Vegas valley. From his earl...
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