Whiskey and Real Estate

Former NBA player Acie Earl once wrote down how he planned to spend his first pro paycheck—and his father pointed out that he’d spent every dollar before accounting for taxes. On Whiskey and Real Estate, Earl joins Lucas Burrington and Tone to share lessons from the rookie symposium, where players faced blunt warnings about scams and overspending, and explain how the people around you can shape yo...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, Tone Da Boss, Lucas Burrington, and Manikka Burrington discuss blending business with friendship, emphasizing clear boundaries and open communication. Lucas shares current real estate market insights, including the impact of rising interest rates and cryptocurrency-funded property investments. The group explores foreclosures, creative financing strategie...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate , host Lucas Burrington is joined by Manikka and, after Tone Da Boss has to leave, special guest Omar Dames, Lucas's college roommate visiting from Florida. Together, Lucas, Manikka, and Omar discuss Cedar Rapids' tight housing market, real estate licensing, investor strategies, and corporate home buying's impact on communities. Between market insights, t...

In this episode of the Whiskey and Real Estate podcast, co-hosts Tone Da Boss and Lucas Burrington welcome guest Acie Earl, a former Iowa Hawkeye and NBA veteran turned coach, author, and real estate investor. The conversation covers Acie's journey from professional basketball to real estate, the importance of youth sports in building life skills, financial literacy for young athletes, and current...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, hosts Lucas Burrington, Manikka Petties, Tone Da Boss, and producer Logan explore the theme of "expectations" across real estate, business, and personal relationships. Lucas discusses realistic expectations for buyers, sellers, and realtors, while Tone Da Boss shares a story about setting boundaries with a collaborator. The group debates FSBO pitfalls, m...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, hosts Tone, Lucas, and guests including Manikka and Codie kick things off with a Sheepdog Peanut Butter Whiskey tasting. They discuss managing burnout through family time, outdoor activities, and disconnecting from technology. The conversation covers Bitcoin's rise and its growing role in real estate transactions, Cedar Rapids' economic growth driven by...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, hosts Tone Da Boss, Manikka, and Lucas Burrington are joined by special guest Elias Abodeely to share personal stories and industry insights over a smooth Breckenridge bourbon. Tone Da Boss opens up about being robbed in LA, losing sentimental wrestling memorabilia. The group discusses managing unreliable workers and tough business decisions. A key focus...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate , hosts Lucas Burrington and Tone Da Boss welcome guests Codie Evans and Kevin Shepherd. The group samples special whiskeys, including a Field of Dreams edition and a Woodford Reserve Father's Day release. Kevin discusses his award-winning Iowa rom-com 5683 , sharing insights on independent filmmaking, crowdfunding, and building a local creative community...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, hosts Lucas, Tone, and Manikka blend real estate insights with personal stories over glasses of Eagle Rare bourbon. Lucas breaks down Cedar Rapids' hot market, highlighting low rental vacancies, rising home prices, and strong investor demand. The crew discusses property renovations, pet policies, and deposit trends. Tone shares his sobriety journey and u...

In this reunion episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, Manikka, Tone, Logan, and Lucas reconnect over Revelton Honey Bourbon from Osceola, Iowa. Tone shares updates from his busy touring schedule promoting Iowa Summer Jam 9. The group discusses the hot real estate market, rising rents driven by a new data center, superstitions like carrying lucky charms, and the Saint Joseph statue selling trick. The...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate , hosts Lucas Burrington, Manikka, and guest co-host Codie Evans discuss real estate marketing, leadership, and business growth. Guest Tim Bohr shares how his company, Pic Your House, grew from a drone side project into a full-service real estate media business, emphasizing fast turnaround as its key differentiator. The group explores leadership styles, d...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate , hosts Tone Da Boss and Lucas Burrington are joined by newly licensed agent Michael Bennett and contractor Codie Evans. Over a whiskey tasting, they discuss Michael's rapid entry into real estate, the challenges of the current market, and the pitfalls of FSBO listings. Codie shares how a recent hailstorm has boosted his roofing business, while Lucas offe...

In this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate, hosts Lucas Burrington and Tone Da Boss are joined by Lucas’s father Ken Burrington and special guest Manikka for a lively, wide-ranging conversation over Crown Royal Chocolate whiskey. The crew dives deep into the current real estate landscape, discussing everything from fluctuating mortgage rates and the impact of rising rents to the trend of rural lan...

In this episode of "Whiskey and Real Estate," host Lucas Burrington and guest co-hosts Codie Evans and Manikka discuss the current real estate market, investment opportunities, and the impact of external factors like war on property values. They share insights on construction, property management, leadership challenges, and employee retention. The team also highlights the importance of strong part...

In this episode of "Whiskey and Real Estate," hosts Tone Da Boss and Lucas Burrington are joined by Manikka, guest broker Austin Wyrick, and returning guest Codie Evans for an in-depth discussion on the Cedar Rapids and Midwest real estate market. The group dives into current market trends, the impact of rising interest rates, and strategies for both new and experienced investors. They share first...

In this episode of "Whiskey and Real Estate," hosts Lucas Burrington and Tone Da Boss welcome Nick Dodge, a soon-to-be retiree and real estate investor. They share stories from Nick’s lineman career, discuss the physical and emotional challenges of career transitions, and explore the benefits of investing in Iowa’s real estate market. The conversation blends whiskey tasting, personal anecdotes, an...

In this episode of "Whiskey and Real Estate," hosts Tone Da Boss, Manikka, and Lucas Burrington are joined by investor Landon for a lively and insightful discussion that blends whiskey tasting with in-depth real estate knowledge. The group kicks things off by sampling Rendezvous whiskey from High West Distillery, sharing their tasting notes and first impressions. From there, the conversation delve...

Lucas and Tone bring in the new year with a podcast. They talk goals, recap last year and what to expect this coming year.

Tone Da Boss, this Whiskey & Real Estate episode “Christmas Dinner” is all about purpose and progress 🎄🔥—we break down the upcoming Christmas Dinner at the gym charity event, run a rapid-fire 60-second market update, and hit real questions straight from the audience. With Tone Da Boss (T1 Entertainment), Lucas Burrington (Burrington Real Estate), and Manikka (Khloe’s Customs), we also talk e...

Season 9, Episode 3 taps in with Tone Da Boss, the star realtor Lucas Burrington, and Cedar Rapids’ own District 9 Councilwoman Ashley Vanorny — fresh off re-election and proudly CR for life. We sip apple pie, talk growing up where you still live and work, break down our Top 5 “day off” rituals, and plug our Friendsgiving vibes plus that big December 19th event. It’s politics, culture, laughs, and...

On this episode of Whiskey and Real Estate we recap the Iowa Music Awards, coaching several games and winning games. Finding time for small moments to have fun and powering through when times are hard.

In this special episode of Whiskey & Real Estate, we pour up some Larceny Bourbon—a smooth Kentucky whiskey named after John E. Fitzgerald, a treasury agent who “borrowed” the best barrels for himself (a crime that paid off in flavor 🥃). Our guest, Logan Shultz, joins the table to talk about wearing multiple hats — from his days in real estate and working at Cedar Ridge, to becoming a whiskey...

🎙️ Whiskey & Real Estate Podcast Hosted by Lucas Burrington of Burrington Real Estate, AMMT Property Management, and Iowa Legacy , with co-host Tone Da Boss , CEO of T1 Entertainment and founder of the Iowa Music Awards . In this episode, we broadcast from The Pedalers Fork — 2010 Sylvia Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 — known for its exceptional old fashioneds, gourmet mushroom potstickers, an...

Season 8, Episode 3 of the Whiskey & Real Estate Podcast is our BIGGEST guest to date – Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell 🍪🥃. From the housing market to the realities of leading a city, we dive deep into her perspective on: ✅ Today’s real estate market ✅ The roles & responsibilities of being mayor ✅ Handling social media criticism ✅ City council meetings & decision-making ✅ Balancing publ...

Lucas and Tone link up with award-winning Deck Diaries hosts Tabby & Meg for a crossover full of laughs, games, and whiskey talk 🥃🔥. Sponsored by Tequila Bob and the new Pepito Whiskey from Casa Amor, the ladies flip the script—asking the guys the tough questions. Along the way, Lucas and Tone discover even more about each other in an episode that’s equal parts fun, raw, and real. #WhiskeyAn...