Infrastructure Junkies

An infrastructure marvel indeed!! Dave and Kristen take on the #BrooklynBridge! Inspired by our two-part episode with Professor Gregory Jackson!!

Hey, #InfrastructureJunkies! Will there be so much drama in the LBC??? Come to Cali and find out! See you soon! Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eUGu2FAf

Hey, #InfrastructureJunkies! Here is another taste of our interview with Denise. She laid it all on the line for you!! Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eUGu2FAf

Hey #InfrastructureJunkies! Here is a snippet of our interview with incoming IRWA President Denise Skinner! Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eUGu2FAf

Thanks for listening, Robert!! See you in Long Beach!

Hey, #InfrastructureJunkies! It’s podcast day! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gBPVRcQk How do you get to know the newest leader of the premier right of way trade association?  An interview with Infrastructure Junkies, of course! In this episode, Dave and Kristen interview Denise Skinner, the incoming International Right of Way Association (IRWA) president. They discuss Denise's motivation for assuming such a significant leadership role within the IRWA and her experience on the International Executive Committee (IEC). Denise shares her perspective on the challenges and rewards of serving on the IEC, including the time commitment and the need to balance work and personal life. She also discusses the changes and improvements she hopes to bring to the association during her term as president. Overall, the conversation highlights the dedication and passion of IRWA members and the importance of strong leadership in the organization. In this conversation, Denise Skinner discusses the upcoming conference in Long Beach and the absence of drama. She also talks about her work on the Strategic Planning Task Force and the accomplishments of the association. The conversation then gets fun when Dave and Kristen attempt to expose any of Denise's "bad tastes" with a spirited round of 20 Questions, covering topics such as hot dog toppings, hidden piercings, favorite pickup lines, and more. This episode was generously sponsored by Blackbird Right of Way LLC as well as Pendulum Land Services, LLC.

Hey, #InfrastructureJunkies! Tomorrow is podcast day!!!

Hey, #InfrastructureJunkies! It's podcast day!!!!!!! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dUcDadWZ In this episode of Infrastructure Junkies, your hosts are joined by guests Matt Harris and Ray Mehler, SRWA, PMP to discuss various topics related to right-of-way professionals and pop culture. The first theme discussed is relocation, with the hosts and guests sharing their experiences and insights on becoming relocation experts. The second theme revolves around the final rule, which provides benefits for displaced individuals in federal and federally funded projects. The hosts and guests discuss the changes in the final rule and the potential impact on state relocation acts. The episode also includes pop culture topics involving the movies Back to the Future and Star Trek - The Next Generation, exploring the concept of property rights in the time-space continuum. Pop culture topics also include childhood food memories and the challenges and opportunities of generational differences in the workforce. The hosts discuss their favorite childhood foods, such as SpaghettiOs and Chef Boyardee beef ravioli, and share their experiences with different food products. They also explore the topic of generational wars, particularly the tensions between Gen Z, millennials, Gen X, and boomers. They also discuss the role of attorneys in the right-of-way process and the importance of collaboration and ethical representation. The episode concludes with the topic of umpiring and refereeing in sports, with a focus on the challenges and importance of making fair calls. The hosts share their experiences and perspectives on the role of officials in maintaining the integrity of the game. This episode was generously sponsored by Blackbird Right of Way LLC, your go to relocation experts in the United States.

Hey, #InfrastructureJunkies! It's podcast day!! The best way to understand why we have our standard eminent domain laws and procedures may be to learn through a good story. Houston attorney Bobby Debelak of the law firm McDowell Hetherington joins Infrastructure Junkies to tell the story of Robert Moses, who amassed incredible power despite never being elected to a public office. Morris utilized eminent domain to accomplish some of the most amazing infrastructure projects in New York. During his amazing reign, virtually all of the City, State and Federal infrastructure spending in New York flowed through Moses. Hear more about his amazing rise to power, projects and controversial legacy. This episode is graciously sponsored by Blackbird Right of Way LLC, experts in the Uniform Relocation Act available for projects throughout the United States. Listen here! https://lnkd.in/g-k9KmP3

Hi!!! We heard from several listeners that they had issues listening to our latest episode on Apple and Audible. We fixed it! Please give it a listen! Thanks, #InfrastructureJunkies!!