Something More With Chris Boyd Show Podcasts

Chris has a very special show.  In support of Autism Awareness Month, Chris is joined in the studio by Bob Jones, President & Founder of Cape Cod Village, an innovative community for adults with autism. Bob shares the many facets of the autism spectrum. He also gives the status & the progress of the village project.  To make a donation, visit www.CapeCodVillage.org for more information.  In the second hour, Jack and Maggie Biggane call in to share their daughter, Mollie's story and the creation of the Mollie Biggane Melanoma Foundation.  To learn more, & to view their PSA's and other information on melanoma, visit www.Molliesfund.org. Alison O'Leary calls in to promote her book "So Close to Home" event at the Mashpee Public Library.

Chris is in the studio with co-host Mike Burton from Slade Mortgage to discuss the pulse of the real estate markets, what you should expect, mortgage programs, rates and more! To join the conversation, Annie Hart Cool from Sotheby's International Realty joins them. Chris discusses the big banks & their earnings reports, market trends from MLS and the impact of the beautiful weather & open houses. Annie shares great points of interest regarding inventories, appraisal values, multiple bid offers, and the trend of "up sizing" on Cape Cod. Annie & Mike stress the importance of a home inspection.  To contact Annie via cell or text 508.868.0664;by email Annie@AnnieHartCool.com. To close out the show, Chris talks tax returns, mortgage deductions & tariffs.  Great show!

In the first hour, Chris welcomes AMR's newest addition, Brian J. Regan, the teams Portfolio Analyst. Brian shares his background with the listeners. Also in the studio, CFP, Speaker & Author Bob Mauterstock, announcing the release of his new book "Caring For Your Elderly Parents, Timely Advice for Baby Boomers." Bob discusses the lack of communication between generations and how children are often afraid to ask their aging parents questions on their future care & finances. Bob shares his personal experiences that inspired his book. For more information, check out www.giftofcommunication.com. In the second hour, Chris & Brian discuss the jobs report, interest rates, inflation, 4th quarter GDP, tariffs and more! Great discussion!

Listen in for 2 previously recorded "Best Of" interviews with Chris Konstantinos, Director of International Management from the Riverfront Investment Group, a Global Asset Allocator & F. Keats Boyd III from Boyd & Boyd PC.   In the first interview they share their thoughts on the 2018 Equity Outlook, "price matters", creditable trend lines, bond markets, US Equity Market data, International stocks and more! In the second hour, Chris interviews his brother, F. Keats Boyd III on the 2018 tax law changes he titled "This Changes Everything." Great interviews!

Great show!  Chris welcomes Roy Behren, President & Managing Member of Westchester Capital.  They manage various investment vehicles using strategies called merger arbitrage, event & credit driven funds. Chris talks volitility levels, hedge funds, the 2008 financial crisis, and more! In the second hour, Chris welcomes Hilary Greene, Executive Director for the American Red Cross-Cape, Islands & Southeast MA.  They discuss emergency preparedness,recent storms, the 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast & willingness to help. To order tickets for the breakfast, visit their website on www.RedCross.org/southeastmaheroes. They finish the interview with their home fire campaign.  Chris closes the show with his insights on the markets, the march in Washington, & a listener call. Tune in!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  In the first hour, Chris welcomes Dodd Kittsley, Director for Davis Advisors.  They discuss the various Davis funds, ETF's, transparency, "smart beta" strategies & more! Chris asks the question "How do you characterize your firms methodology?" Mike Burton calls in to talk mortgage rates, international investors, & more. Try Slade's mortgage calculator at www.SladeMortgage.com. In the second hour, Andrew Gottlieb, Executive Director of APCC & Mashpee town selectman is in the studio.  He shares his history with environmental issues, energy conservation, wastewater and his 4th term as selectman. They discuss climate change, human activity as a contributing factor to these changes, & the increase in flooding on Cape Cod & more.  Great show!

Former State Senator, CEO & owner of Cape Air Dan Wolf fills in for Chris in the host seat!  Dan welcomes Larry Brown from Cape Cod Academy & writer for the Cape Cod Times. They discuss the role of democracy in public policy.  They start the hour discussing wind energy on Cape Cod.  He introduces Erich Stephens, Chief Development Officer of Vineyard Wind. Erich shares his knowledge of wind energy & the impact of his current project on Cape Cod. In the second hour, Dan welcomes Andrew Gottlieb, Executive Director, APCC & Mashpee Selectman. They talk water quality,wastewater management, the degradation of our waterways & the concept of smart growth. Stephanie Houghton joins the panel discussion on what changes are needed to protect children in our schools. Great calls from our listeners!  

Chris is back in the studio during the "bombogenesis" storm!  They talk power outages on Cape Cod, generators & more!  He shares updated tax filing dates discussed on last weeks show.  Debi James calls in from Leonard Insurance to discuss wind, tree & other storm related damage, including the process of filing a claim. For more information www.leonardagency.com. Chris shares market insights, potentially new tariffs on aluminum & steel and more!  He takes calls from listeners, & discusses his thoughts on the recent Parkland, FL tragedy.   

Jeff Perry sits in for Chris with an exciting show!  It's tax season! In the first hour, Jeff welcomes State Representative & CPA, Randy Hunt to discuss the changes in the Federal Tax System.  Randy discusses, "should you get a refund & what is SALT?" He answers popular tax law change questions & listener calls. In the second hour, Jeff continues his senate candidate interview series. He welcomes MA-State Senate candidates John Kingston & Beth Lindstrom to the show.  Jeff asks John "how would you introduce yourself to the Cape Cod community, what type of Republican are you & what makes you the best candidate?" In the second interview, Beth shares her background, including her motivation for running. Both candidates discuss gun control. Great show!

Chris has a packed show!  In the first hour, Chris welcomes Bruce Monrad, Trustee and Chairman of Northeast Investors Trust. They discuss the volatility within the market, the S&P 500, the Dow & Bond market. Chris asks the question,"will we see more people around the world buying US bonds?" In the second hour, Barbara Milligan from the Cape & Islands United Way & Cindy Horgan from the Cape Cod Children's Place join Chris.  Barbara shares her new initiative "Strong from the Start" with our listeners. She answers the questions, what is it, how did this begin, and why is it important.  Cindy shares her insight in educating & support for parents, the importance of relationships, managing stress, and more. They discuss the importance of how many cumulative words a child hears by the age of 3 & creating a "rich" environment for them. Great show!

Chris has a packed show! Just in time for Valentines Day, he welcomes Rob & Carol Cronin, owners of the Cape Cod Chocolatier in the Bell Tower Mall Centerville. They share their story on how they began as pastry chefs, their passion for chocolate, & the quality of their product.  To order & location information, check out their new website www.capecodchocolatier.com.  The perfect gift for Valentines Day! In the second hour, Chris welcomes MA State Representative & CPA, Randy Hunt of Sandwich.  He shares with the listeners his workshop initiative "Cord Cutting" to assist Cape Codders on how to save money on their monthly bills by exploring alternatives to cable and satellite TV. Randy shares his wealth of knowledge on DSl, bandwidth, and more! For workshop information, visit Randy's website www.randyhuntstaterep.com. Chris wraps up the hour with his thoughts on the markets. Like us on Facebook!  Great show!

Mike Burton from Slade Mortgage Group hosts to discuss "10 years after the financial/credit crisis."  Mike's panel discussion includes co-hosts Debbie James from Leonard Insurance-Osterville & Rosemary Dalton from Shore Road Realty-Bourne.  Chris calls in from the road with his market perspective!  Mike does a special host give-a-away!  He encourages listeners to call in with their score prediction & winner of the Superbowl.  The caller who is the closest will win a free mortgage analysis, cash flow review, free credit report & $500 off closing costs! Terry Casey calls in from Land Home Financial to share his insights 10 years after the housing bubble.  He also shares with the listeners a grant program called "Within Reach." Rosemary shares a client experience & Debbie talks in detail on the ins and outs of flood insurance. In the second hour, Mike talks with his co-hosts "where things are now" after the 10 year crisis.  Dan Armstrong calls in from LD Wholesale with lending insights!  Great sh

What an exciting and informative show! Chris welcomes Maryann Murphy, MSW, CPO, Organizer, Trainer, Professional Organizer & Author to the show to launch her new book, STOP Wasting Your Precious Time "60 Easy Strategies for Eliminating your Biggest Time Wasters at Work!" She shares with the listeners a series of strategies to assist you with information overload, interruptions & distractions,  unproductive meetings, and more! Interested in a preview copy, go to www.maryannmurphy.com, & click on Stop Wasting Time book. In the second hour, F. Keats Boyd talks about his latest seminar, " This Changes Everything." A seminar focused on the new tax law changes.  For a full seminar schedule & to sign up visit www.boydandboydpc.com, click on seminar schedule for more details. Chris wraps up the show with discussion on the markets, S&P 500, the VIX and more!  Great show!

Chris is back in the studio and feeling better!  He welcomes Ray L'Heureux, Director of Sales and Marketing of Maplewood at Mayflower Place. They kick off the show discussing how people are living & holding full and part time jobs longer.  They also share statistics from the Social Security Administration with the listeners and the demographics of retirement.  Ray shares the new developments made in their various Maplewood locations, including their new location, Mill Hill in Yarmouth.  He shares the continuum of care offerings provided by the Maplewood properties.  For more information, www.maplewoodseniorliving.com. In the second hour, Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute.  They talk Patriots, the 10 year treasury, the real estate market, and more! Chris welcomes listeners to call in! 

What a packed show!  Hosts Lisa Laine and Ryan Hill from AMR fill in for Chris.  In the first hour, Barbara Cotton, Regional Development Officer for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cape Cod join them in the studio.  January is National Mentoring Month!  Barbara brings awareness to the need of positive role models for children across Cape Cod.  She also explains the process and benefits of becoming a mentor. Interested in becoming a mentor or donating?  Go to www.CapeBigs.org.  In the second hour, Rick & Jim Penn from Purtian Cape Cod share the history of the store, planning of their 100th anniversary in 2019 and more!  They share with the listeners their retail philosophy, values, strategy and what keeps their business strong. Check out their store locations at www.purtiancapecod.com. Great show!

Lisa Laine from AMR joins Chris in the studio to ring in the first show of 2018.  They discuss new beginnings, goals, resolutions, achievements and more! Chris continues to give away "The Offer"-10 FREE complementary consultations with AMR!  In the second hour, Bill Pavelich, Coach & Speaker from PerspectivEdge calls in!  Bill discusses the question, "what gets you to 100% & when does an activity become a habit?"  His website www.PerspectivEdge.com shares a resource called "The 9 Environments Scan(self-assessing)" and a great complimentary work/life Balance Assessment worksheet under the solutions tab on his website. Bill offers our listeners a special 15 minute coaching session, FREE!  Interested-email Bill at bill@perspectivedge.com and request your free session.  Chris and Lisa wrap up the show with a 2017 financial re-cap & thoughts on 2018. Great show!

Last show of 2017! Chris offers free portfolio reviews to kick off 2018! It's that time of year to think about where we are going, & where we have been. Chris shares the year end numbers, market returns, stocks and more. He answers the question, "What were the drivers?"  In the second hour, Hilary Greene, Executive Director for American Red Cross for the Cape, Islands & Southeastern Mass joins Chris.  She shares with the listeners the important impacts of the Red Cross including responding to local fires, the set up of shelters in response to blizzards & hurricanes, and their help with emergency preparedness. She also mentions their 16th Annual Heroes Breakfast in April.  For more information, visit www.RedCross.org  for more information. Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute. Have a question for Chris, send us your questions at radio@AMRFinancial.com. We'd love to hear from you!

Kicking off our holiday weekend show titled "Retail & Religion", Chris welcomes Jason Huer, General Manager of the Cape Cod Mall.  He shares with us the success of Black Friday shopping and some interesting statistics relating to retail in general.  He also shares items like "Click & Collect" that is offered by various retailers at the mall, and the new Ten Pin Eatery! Check out www.Simon.com.  In the second hour, Ben Feldott, Sr. Pastor from the Cape Cod Church in East Falmouth joins the show.  They talk Christmas, the story of Jesus and his journey, religion, & what does "living fully" mean.  You can find more information on the church at www.capecodchurch.com. Listen in for a great holiday show!

Chris welcomes Chris Konstantinos, Director of International Management from the Riverfront Investment Group, a Global Asset Allocator.  They share their thoughts on the 2018 Equity Outlook, "price matters", creditable trend lines, bond markets, US Equity Market data, International stocks and more! Find more information on www.RIVERFRONTIG.COM. In the second hour, Ryan & Lisa from AMR join Chris for some fun in the studio. They talk holiday shopping, gift giving, plans & more!  Ryan shares with the listeners details about "net neutrality" and the buzz on Bitcoin.  Mike Burton calls in with the Slade Mortgage Minute! Fun show, listen in.

Chris and Mike Burton welcome Dr. John Cox, President of Cape Cod Community College!  They discuss the opportunities of the college, the growth and expansion of the campus & radio program, dual enrollment, new course offerings including Cyber-security & ethical hacking capabilities and more! For more information & a "powerful futures start" go to www.capecod.edu. In the second hour, Chris & Mike talk markets, Bitcoin, HECM for purchase, interest rates, refinancing and more!  Check out Mike's website www.SladeMortgage.com.  Great show!