Offbeat Agent Podcast

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast I talk with Artivist Angie Walton about the revitalization of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  Angie is a marketing professional and filmmaker who is documenting Pine Bluff's rise form the ashes.

Pine Bluff is a city in southeastern Arkansas, known for its history as a major center of agriculture, industry, and transportation. However, in recent years, Pine Bluff has struggled with economic decline and high crime rates, which have earned it a reputation as one of the most dangerous cities in the United States. Despite these challenges, the city is home to a number of cultural attractions and natural landmarks, such as the Arkansas Railroad Museum, Lake Pine Bluff, and the Delta Rivers Nature Center. Efforts are also underway to revitalize the city and improve its overall livability.

https://lnk.bio/afro_angie_
https://www.kingdomandcommunitymedia.com/
https://www.tiktok.com/@afro_angie_
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2KTl6CRAblH1p7ocXoSnQA

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast Matt Ward interviews Wheeling West Virginia City Councilwoman Rosemary Ketchum. Matt and Rosemary discuss at length the challenges facing small town America, specifically in Appalachia. From correcting false tropes about West Virginia cities to housing affordability to the evolution of local economies, Rosemary addresses what her and her town are doing the reverse the brain drain that plagues the Wheeling and towns like it.

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast we talk about the slowing of Mortgage applications for real estate purchases, the growth in cash buyers and a new program by Bank of America to make home ownership more realistic for Black and Latino home buyers.

Also, I interview Wendy Gilch of SellingLater.com about her organization and the overall need for transparency in Real Estate. This interview is taken from our Reddit Talk which happened on August 26th, 2022.

http://www.sellinglater.com

https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/mortgage-applications-fall-fresh-22-year-low

https://www.redfin.com/news/all-cash-home-purchases-fha-loans-july-2022/

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast I just try to get back to putting out episodes again. Yeah, that means it ain't going to be all polished and pretty. Also this episode is the first episode where I use my Zoom H6 to record directly from my back yard near my garden in Westerville, Ohio.

I discuss the meaning behind the 'market transition' that all agents are talking about. I also discuss the issues related to finding housing in the United States and some solutions. In addition we focus on the upcoming LIVE Reddit Talk series that will begin this Friday at 9pm EST at the following link

https://www.reddit.com/user/offbeatagent

Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel as well Thanks!
http://www.offbeatagent.tv

In this episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast we explore the history, purpose and shortcomings of Land Banks. We talk about the irony of the Republican authoritarian legislation related to Roe V Wade's strike down and we talk about three very rural Cheap Ass Homes.

Here is a link to the Land Bank Map
https://communityprogress.org/resources/land-banks/national-land-bank-map/

What states have legal abortion
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/24/abortion-laws-by-state-roe-v-wade-00037695

Cheap Ass Homes
Texas Solar Cabin
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8-Blackstock-Rd-Unit-2548_Telingua_TX_79852_M93221-16029?ex=2944117255
Northern Michigan Offgrid Lake Cabin
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8936-Lake-Sixteen-Rd_Millersburg_MI_49759_M98293-90704
Gay Arkansas Oasis
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/19017-Highway-62-W_Eureka-Springs_AR_72631_M72512-58513

In this episode I talk about the Cato Institute Freedom Index focusing on the top 10 freest countries in the world and the top ten most and least free states in the United States. I also talk about how much I hate social media click bait 'gurus'. I also cover my problem with the whole red state blue state divide and talk about my favorite festival of the year, Comfest.

Come see me Friday June 24th at Comfest in Columbus Ohio cleaning up trash as a volunteer. I will be around the whole day and into the evening so if you come you are likely to run into me.

Here is the link to the Koch Brother funded Freedom Index from the Cato Institute
https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/2022-03/human-freedom-index-2021-updated.pdf

This one was tough, so long in the making and likely imperfect of course. I may get some facts wrong and sometimes I might talk out of the side of my neck, but it's  done. Episode 1. In this episode we talk about ADHD being like the band Phish, my plans to leave Ohio, How I handle people road raging on me and conclude the first episode of the Offbeat Agent Podcast with the top 10 Most Affordable Cities that are highly ranked by the Human Rights Campaign Equality Index.

Here is a link to the HRC Data
https://www.hrc.org/resources/municipal-equality-index

To connect with me on all the other socials or find data from previous episodes of my various video series, visit http://www.offbeatagent.com


MUSIC CREDIT::
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Fluidscape by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100393

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100175

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Welcome to Offbeat Columbus, I am your host Matt Ward

I am a Father, Husband, Cynical Realtor, Demotivational Speaker, formally traveled stand-up comedian, unqualified spiritual guide and generally Offbeat Individual.

Each week I will bring you the weird from around Columbus Ohio and beyond. Thanks for joining me.

Episode 6 The Sheeple

This week we will talk about laziness,  Individual Liberties, a story about the river monsters of Ohio, The Bush Legacy in Columbus, The Real Estate Flashback House of the Week, and a real Cockfighting mystery pisser edition of Florida Man.

The Bush family's connections to Central Ohio

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prescott_Bush

http://touringohio.com/central/franklin/grandview/grandview-marble-cliff.html

https://www.columbusnavigator.com/samuel-prescott-bush-house-marble-cliff/

Central Ohio River monsters

https://www.dispatch.com/article/20101205/LIFESTYLE/312059748

Music

High Life -the Mini VAndals

Marianas Quincas Moreira

Dance of Mammoths by The Whole Other

Offbeat Columbus
Episode 5- Attack of the Karens

This week we will Talk about the Clintonville Amusement Park, We will discuss No Mow May, We will go over a list of ruined names, feature a Drag Queen who has made a business out of baking cookies,  Check in on this weeks Florida Man, The Real Estate Flashback house of the week, and I will read my commencement speech I wrote for the Class of 2020.

No Mow May

hwww.postcrescent.com/story/news/local/2020/04/08/appleton-residents-can-skip-lawn-mowing-next-month-aid-pollinators/2956127001/

How the World’s Largest Amusement Park used to be in Clintonville
https://www.clintonvillespotlight.com/articles/clintonville-once-was-home-to-columbus-zoological-park/

http://touringohio.com/central/franklin/columbus/olentangy-amusement.html

https://www.columbusnavigator.com/history-columbus-amusement-parks/

Plenty O Cookies

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6RJaVQODhq5k6QHRymVIfQ

Website http://www.plentyofcookies.com

Florida Man

https://www.businessobserverfl.com/article/fcci-insurance-ceo-arrested-for-alleged-battery-on-officer-other-charges

Real Estate Flashback House of the Week 

July 28th, 1985

328 Highland Avenue in Worthington

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/329-Highland-Ave-Worthington-OH-43085/34020907_zpid/

Episode 4- Cannibalism

This week we are going to discuss the Christian Horror Film I acted in, The lies that Real Estate apps are peddling, We’ll take a listen to racist customer voice mail from my days at Verizon Wireless, The Real Estate Flash Back House of the Week, A local crime story about a $10,000 bicycle, Debut of the segment FLORIDA MAN and we will end with a song about people turning to cannibalism.

Christian Horror Film “Sahri” Link to my appearance https://youtu.be/QQD_giJ2MWI?t=573

Music

Late Night Drive by

Nat Keefe & BeatMower

Firefly by

Quincas Moreira

I Found DB Cooper by

Craig MacArthur

Article about limp dicks I decided not to cover on the podcast

https://nypost.com/2020/04/30/condom-sales-are-flaccid-as-coronavirus-keeps-hookups-on-lockdown/?utm_source=reddit.com