The Art of the Building Science – The Kind of BS You Want



The Art of the Science, building science, that is, plays on bringing different perspectives for a better outcome. Tony and I gab about ways to bring Building Science more into the end result of a house.   There are many different components, systems, equipment, materials and processes that go in to a home and a … Continue reading The Art of the Building Science – The Kind of BS You Want


A Visit with Marti Deliema from the Stanford Center on Longevity at Stanford University



We’ve spoken many times here on the Scammercast about the crucial role that emotions play in scams and frauds. Emotions overpower and send offline your thinking brain, where your trusty “scam detector” lives. We have one entire episode devoted to the importance of emotions (plug the 5 FLAGS episode), and today we’re going to go … Continue reading A Visit with Marti Deliema from the Stanford Center on Longevity at Stanford University


Plants and Landscaping for Restoration



It’s a bit crowded today in the studio on the Green Gab! Marla Esser just announced to our listeners that she has a new co-host. I, Tony Pratte, am excited and honored to lend my voice to this fun, new show. Christy Cunningham and Colleen Autry from DJM Ecological Services join us today as we … Continue reading Plants and Landscaping for Restoration


Adam Levin Tells Us – It’s Time to Claim Your Credit/Identity Portfolio



There hs never been a more important time to realize that it’s time to protect yourself against Scammers, Phishers and those that will go to every length to steal your identity. Adam K. Levin is visiting with us to stress that it really IS TIME for everyone to not just get a reality check, but … Continue reading Adam Levin Tells Us – It’s Time to Claim Your Credit/Identity Portfolio


What Makes a Green Home Green?



I welcome back Lorilee Cummings of Keller Williams Realty and Stacy Isermann of STL Rent A Box. We talk about the five physical attributes that make up a green home as well as the critical sixth one: the education and documentation you need to keep your green home running well. The gab continues on to … Continue reading What Makes a Green Home Green?


Federal Trade Commission In-Studio: a Visit with Director Steven Baker



Cybersecurity continues to be a hot topic in the United States and, in fact, around the world. We have witnessed numerous data breaches, malware attacks, and now the latest trend, ransomware — holding a computer system hostage until a payment is made. It seems that data breaches are almost inevitable. If you become a target, … Continue reading Federal Trade Commission In-Studio: a Visit with Director Steven Baker


Avoiding the Work from Home/Too Good to Be True Scams



Telecommuting. Working remotely. It’s becoming the future. Working from home is something that many workplaces not only utilize but dangle to more and more people to provide convenience and what traditionally becomes a large benefit in a work package. Everyone’s doing it, right? Well, so are the SCAMMERS! “You too can earn a living from home … Continue reading Avoiding the Work from Home/Too Good to Be True Scams


Solar for Our Superheroes – Combining Community and Solar Energy



Gabbing on solar energy with Krissy Truesdale about her project – Solar for Our Superheroes and the strides she is making in Massachusetts, and honoring everyday heroes like teachers and firefighters along the way. Her story is inspiring, and her excitement is contagious! Get the scoop on how this college freshman got Solar for Our … Continue reading Solar for Our Superheroes – Combining Community and Solar Energy