THG - Three Homeless Guys Podcast

In this episode of 'Three Homeless Guys', host Joel Pollak, along with co-hosts Ron Goldschmidt and Oren Ezra, engage with Traci Park, a city council member, to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastating Palisades fire. The conversation highlights the frustrations of the community regarding slow rebuilding processes, insurance challenges, and the importance of local government...

In this episode of Three Homeless Guys, host Joel Pollak, along with technology expert Ron Goldschmidt and guest Alicia Dry Cohen, discuss the aftermath of the Palisades fire and the challenges of rebuilding their community. They explore the emotional and practical aspects of parenting in the wake of such a disaster, the importance of community support, and the complexities of navigating school tr...

Andrew Hires is a guest and local resident who has done extensive research on the palisades fire. We discuss its origins, the unique wind conditions that exacerbated the situation, and the community's response. Expert analysis of the potential causes, including previous fires, human negligence, and the role of emergency services. Takeaways The Palisades Fire was exacerbated by unusual wind conditi...

In this episode of Three Homeless Guys, host Joel Pollak, along with co-hosts Ron Goldschmidt and Oren Ezra, engage in a deep conversation with Jeremy Padawer about the aftermath of the Palisades fire. They discuss the challenges of debris removal, personal experiences of loss, the need for strong leadership, and the role of developers in the rebuilding process. Jeremy shares his insights on prope...

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summary In this episode of Three Homeless Guys, the hosts discuss the environmental impact of the Palisades fire with Tracy Quinn from Heal the Bay. They explore the challenges of debris management, wildlife recovery, and the effects on ocean health. The conversation highlights the importance of community involvement in cleanup efforts and the need for ongoing testing and monitoring of water quali...

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summary In this episode of Three Homeless Guys, host Joel Pollak, along with Oren Ezra and Ron Goldschmidt, engage with real estate expert Anthony Margulies to discuss the aftermath of the Palisades fire. They explore the challenges faced by homeowners, including insurance issues, the dynamics of the real estate market, and the misconceptions surrounding property values. The conversation also delv...

summary In this episode of Three Homeless Guys, the hosts discuss the ongoing rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Palisades fire, highlighting the challenges faced by residents, including debris removal, insurance issues, and the need for community cooperation. Special guest Chris Blanchard shares innovative ideas for pooling resources and reducing construction costs, emphasizing the importance...

After The Fire - THG hosts Jennifer Gray Thomason, a leader in organizing people to problem solve, advocate, and help newly fire affected communities chart a quick path to recovery after Megafires summary The podcast discusses the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, focusing on community resilience, rebuilding efforts, and the challenges faced by fire victims. Joel Pollak, Oren Ezra, and Ron Goldschm...

Pod 9 - Lindsay Horvath on THG- we’re asking the tough questions - How do we cut through red tape? Where’s the money going? And what’s actually being done to get people back home? Supervisor Lindsey Horvath to talk about faster recovery, smarter rebuilding, and real policy action after the fires. summary In this episode of Three Homeless Guys, host Joel Pollak and guests Orin Ezra and Ron Goldschm...

Summary In this episode of 'Three Homeless Guys', the hosts discuss the aftermath of the Palisades fire, focusing on personal experiences, community resilience, and the ongoing challenges of rebuilding. They delve into legal perspectives on fire damage, insurance issues, and the impact of environmental regulations on recovery efforts. The conversation highlights the need for effective leadership a...

summary The conversation delves into the aftermath of the Pacific Palisades fire, focusing on the challenges of debris removal, the implications of Measure ULA on the real estate market, and the potential for public-private partnerships to facilitate rebuilding efforts. The speakers discuss the bureaucratic hurdles faced by residents and the need for innovative solutions to revitalize the communit...

Pod 6 - The Real Estate Episode - Property Values Present and Future, Current Market Transactions, Rental Market, and whats next with Westside Super Agent Joey Ben -Zvi. summary In this episode of 'Three Homeless Guys', the hosts discuss the aftermath of the Palisades fire, focusing on the challenges of debris removal, leadership issues in recovery efforts, and insights into the real estate market...

summary This conversation delves into the aftermath of the Woolsey Fire, focusing on the community's response, the rebuilding process, and the emotional and psychological challenges faced by those affected. The speakers discuss the importance of community organization, legal strategies for rebuilding, and the lessons learned throughout the process. They also touch on the environmental impact of th...

Questions For An Insurance Adjustor - Justin Skipton is a Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA) and Associate in Claims (AIC) with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. A founding Partner at Skipton and Associates, Justin has successfully handled hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance claims across more than a dozen states, including currently working with victims of th...

In this explosive episode of Three Homeless Guys, hosts Joel Pollak, Ron Goldshmidt, and Oren Ezra are joined by Westside Current’s Jamie Paige for a dive deep into the money trail behind the rebuilding efforts, the *bureaucratic maze of debris removal, and the role of local journalism in exposing government mismanagement. They break down the controversial hiring of consulting firms, The real cost...

In this episode, we’re tackling a critical part of the reconstruction journey—Debris Removal We’ll be joined by Gital Sasi, an expert from a leading debris removal company. She explains the step-by-step process of clearing hazardous materials and preparing properties for rebuilding. Gital breaks down the latest on the debris removal process, including timelines, requirements, and potential delays....

The Palisades Fire of January 7, 2025, consumed nearly 24,000 acres and destroyed nearly 7,000 structures. Many families in Pacific Palisades and Malibu lost their homes. This podcast brings together journalist Joel Pollak, entrepreneur Oren Ezra, and construction expert Ron Goldshmidt -- all of whom were displaced by the Palisades Fire -- to talk about the status of the recovery effort, to provid...