Light Beer Dark Money

By Chris ClementsSociety & Culture

Light Beer Dark Money episodes

May 21, 2023 Tony Ponturo and the Revenge of the C+ Student
For 26 years, Tony Ponturo directed the massive sports marketing investments of Anheuser-Busch, commanding a $700 million budget and the earned respect of sports executives around the world. Recently, he decided to share his wisdom in a new book, “The Revenge of the C+ Student” which captures the common sense approach he brought to Anheuser-Busch and continues to bring to new consulting clients today.
Chris and Sean take a walk down memory lane with Tony, recalling his days at Anheuser Busch, building the Bud Light brand, and watching the current travails of what happens when companies and brands lose touch with their consumers. Tony shares some warm and heartfelt anecdotes along with some lasting advice for anyone wanting to break into the hyper-competitive landscape of sports marketing. A #MustListen
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43 min
May 18, 2023 Trump Indicted and Sued! Tucker Fired! Debt Ceiling Blues!
Chris and Sean are back after vacations and graduations with a quick perusal of the current and crazy happenings in the body politic – Trump’s continued legal issues, Kari Lake’s quest for something… Tucker Carlson FIRED… or Silenced…, and Biden’s debt ceiling morass are just some of the topics in a wide ranging RANT!
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14 min
May 14, 2023 These are the boys of Pointe du Hoc
Sean welcomes his wife Elissa as his guest in this episode as they talk about their trip to Europe. They close on their visit to Normandy and the importance of D-Day in the course of history. Enjoy the ribbing, the laughter, but especially the solemnity of their discussion of freedom and Reagan’s speech at the 40th anniversary of D-Day.
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37 min
May 07, 2023 Cody Ritchie Takes a Stand
Cody Ritchie makes a resounding second visit to Light Beer | Dark Money! Sitting in for Sean, Cody and Chris engage in a meandering RANT about the secret to his success as President & CEO of Crest Insurance Company; the unbelievable growth of Tempe and the Coyotes Stadium vote; Clean UP Tucson and Urban Blight; Trump’s successes and failures and his chances at regaining the Presidency; and the total and complete implosion of Bud Light – especially in rural areas like Wyoming. Is there hope for America? Only in the ruggedness and heroic nature of a real American Cowboy like Cody. A #mustlisten of #Faith, #Freedom and #FreeEnterprise
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49 min
April 30, 2023 Craig Weiss Is Transforming the VC World
Craig Weiss is a serial entrepreneur who believes the ability to create transformational businesses of purpose and meaning. To do that, you need to invest in the Head and the Heart. As founder of Flagstaff Ventures, he and his partner, Andy Richman, are transforming the Venture Capital (VC) landscape in Arizona. Despite obvious economic headwinds, Craig sees Arizona as a beacon for new capital and aggressive entrepreneurial capitalism – investing in people and businesses that can change the world. #FreeEnterprise www.flagstaffventures.com
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42 min
April 24, 2023 When Jim Ellis talks, people listen
Jim Ellis, author of the newsletter Ellis Insight, walks Chris and Sean through the political landscape for the U.S. House, Senate and Presidency for 2024. Jim has been an political analyst for 30 years and advises some of the top companies and associations in the country. When Jim Ellis talks, people listen. EllisInsight.com.
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54 min
April 17, 2023 Move your BODI with Nikki Metzger
Our guest Nikki Metzger is the founder and owner of BODI in Scottsdale - a high intensity fitness gym. Nikki talks about getting through the challenges of Covid, her philosophy on hiring good talent, what the future of fitness looks like, and how she decompresses. You can sign up for classes and listen in on Nikki’s podcast by visiting scottsdalebodi.com and check them out on Instagram @scottsdalebodi
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41 min
April 09, 2023 Craig Purser Knows Beer
In honor of the National Beer Day, Chris and Sean finally speak to someone who knows a bit about beer - Craig Purser, President and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA). Under Craig's leadership, NBWA has become one of the most effective advocates for family-owned businesses faithfully distributing America's Beverage. In addition, NBWA has one of the largest PACs in Washington, which helps keep both Democrats and Republicans accountable when the issue of more and more taxes come calling.
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30 min
April 06, 2023 Trump indicted! Democrats overreach?
Chris and Sean discuss the Trump indictment and whether the Democrats have overreached. Sean predicts that if Trump wins the Republican nomination, he will be the next President. Chris discusses Kid Rock blowing up Bud Light, and Sean and Chris talk about whether the Bud Light trans marketing strategy makes sense.

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23 min
April 02, 2023 Jim DeMint talks about saving America
Chris and Sean talk to former Senator Jim DeMint about his work with the Conservative Partnership Institute to advance conservatism across the country. They discuss his time in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate and how that experience prepared him to continue the fight for freedom in the activist space. DeMint gives advice on how to be engaged in the political process and saving this great country.
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30 min