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Join Bill Meeks and Anne Marie DeSimone as they bring you the latest in pop culture entertainment news. From books to Broadway to TV and video games, they'll tell you what's inside the Universe Box.
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Boxcar Universe - brings the most comprehensive and up-to-date information about high-tech container home sustainable lifestyle living. For over 17 years, TV and radio personality Steve Deubel has been hosting the Image Home Improvement Show—always at the forefront of home improvement and home renovation projects now entering the new wave sweeping the country….Container Home Living in the “Boxcar Universe" Mel Alva joins Steve as his co-host. Mel is the owner of Alva Interiors AZ. & has over ...
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Ginger Martin, founder of the Crafty Carpenter DIY Academy, joins us to discuss empowering women to take on home improvement projects with confidence. The episode highlights the importance of understanding tools and techniques, enabling listeners to tackle DIY tasks effectively. Ginger shares her journey from a family of tradesmen to becoming a ski…
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Join us as we explore the exciting world of solar energy and innovative solutions for sustainable living. Our guests, Brandon V from Reach Solar and Chris Langathianos with Martin Gero from Sunnoo, share their insights on how homeowners can regain control over their energy bills while embracing environmentally friendly practices. Discover how Sunno…
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This episode of Boxcar Universe delves into the world of sustainable living, focusing on custom solar systems and backup energy solutions. Host Steve Deubel interviews Adam Johnson from Nirvana Energy, who shares insights on the evolution of solar technology and its applications for both off-grid and traditional homes. The discussion highlights the…
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Container pools are revolutionizing outdoor living, offering a unique blend of affordability, sustainability, and style. Join Steve Deubel and co-host Susan Freer as they engage in a dynamic discussion with industry experts Matt Walton and Susan Freer about the latest trends in container pools and their impact on backyards. The episode highlights h…
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This episode features a compelling discussion on the innovative approach to addressing veteran homelessness through container homes, led by Tom Zimmerman from Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania. Tom shares the inspiring journey behind the development of a tiny home community designed specifically for veterans, highlighting the importance of supporti…
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The episode dives deep into the transformative world of container homes, challenging traditional notions of living spaces and sustainability. Steve Deubel sets the scene by discussing mankind's historical relationship with shelter, illustrating how our homes have evolved over centuries. As the conversation unfolds, co-host Erica Thompson introduces…
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Andrew Pace, A Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of the Green Design Center. Andrew is an expert in designing & Building Healthy Green Homes. If you have any concerns about the products used in building your home & if they are causing any health issues, Andrew has the answers. Also with us is our local resident healthy home expert Dan Haydon from …
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Joshua Grove, Owner of Grove Geodesic Domes. If you are interested in a unique structure for your property then this a great secondary dwelling. Joshua will share all the information you need to know. Also with us is Torsten Coulson, Sales Manager for DDS Renovations, Roofing Division. Here in the southwest haven’t seen much rain this monsoon seaso…
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The podcast engages listeners with a compelling narrative about the evolution of shelters, highlighting humanity's relentless pursuit of protection from the elements. Steve Deubel sets the stage by discussing how shelters have transitioned from simple bamboo huts to modern container homes, reflecting changing lifestyles and values, particularly in …
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“Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s edition of “Boxcar Universe” We’re talking with Barbara Riveras from Ascent Heating & Cooling. If you are looking for a new A/C company to call on when needed, Ascent is your company! Putting off that A/C tune-up, Don’t wait, Ascent is the company to call. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your…
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Rachel Van Cleave CEO/Brokerage Team Leader of Keller Williams Northeast Reality is with us. Part II of our segments on Real Estate, Rachel has the pulse of the market for us. Also with us is my new Co-Host, Erika Thompson. Better Known In The Phoenix Market as the “Dominating Designer”. Erika will share info how you can design & decorate your cont…
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Donato Callahan CEO & Co-Founder of Brightwater Investing. If you were ever interested in investing in real estate Donato has all the answers for you. Also with us is Jeff Kadlec from Nexa Mortgage. Jeff has the pulse on today’s current Mortgage Market Trends he will share with us to better help you plan your next move! “All that and more this week…
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We’re talking Doug Larsen from MODS. A company that repurposes shipping containers into amazing structures. Doug will share his stories about building Fabulous Homes for homeowner’s and HGTV! Also with us is Mellanie Joy & Theresa Arteca from Spray-Net. Spray-Net is not just another paint company. They have specific special paint coating formulated…
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Matt Walton is here from ContainUR Pools. Wondering why you don’t have a pool yet? Take Action!! Matt will make it simple for you to have your own Container Pool. Be the talk of your neighborhood. Also with us in Corey & Dennis McGuire from Worldwide Clean Water. If you or your community are in search of an innovative water treatment solution they …
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Jayne Bahoura from Platinum Cabinetry & Stone is here with us. When you realize it’s time for new kitchen cabinets, countertops are usually on the menu. Jayne will unraveling the mysteries of what’s good and what you should be looking at. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your source for Remodeling & Renovating Your World."…
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We’re talking with Michael Himelfarb, CEO & Managing Director of Global Prevention Services. Whether if you have a traditional home or a Container Home there is always the treat of that 4 letter word “MOLD” when there is a water disaster event. Learn how to handle such an event today. Michael has all the info you will need. “All that and more this …
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Joining us today is Taria Sheppard, owner of Tailored Container Homes. Taria will share with us some of the container home logistics of site prep for your new container home and the Luxury Assisted Residential Living Communities which are up and coming for our Baby Boomer Generation. You won't want to miss this! “All that and more this week on Boxc…
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Dan Goodman founder of Building 36. A Smart Home Technology Company will update us with the latest equipment to keep your home Smart! Also we will be looking into the 10 Most Remodeling & Renovation mistakes homeowners make with our forum including myself, Dan Haydon and Robin Cote. If you are thinking of remodeling or renovating you will surely wa…
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Another episode of Mel & Steve on the street. I am at the Electrify Expo at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona. We will explore the world of everything electric today from cars to bikes, scooters, tractors and even skateboards. I have an exclusive interview with the founder of Electrify Expo, BJ Birtwell along with interviews with Legacy EV, J.R…
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Steve travels to Oracle AZ., just north of Tucson & meets with John Adams, Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of Freight Farms at the Biosphere 2, University of Arizona in Tucson & will give us an inside look at what they are doing and how it’s changing the way we think about growing food. Steve is on the road again and meets with Randy Bail…
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We’re talking Earth Day, this coming Monday April 22nd 2024 with Dan Haydon from DEC Inspections. Going Green has many meanings but today we are talking about the environmental benefits of Container home use. They are definitely a recycle use product. Just another way to go "Green" and celebrate Earth Day! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Uni…
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We’re talking with Nathan Thomas from Artisan Systems. Are you using too many Apps to control things in your life & home? Nathan has your solution to simplify your home’s security, lights, garage door and more.... “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Remodeling, Renovation & Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”…
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Myth Busting the Solar Industry with our resident Solar Advisor KC Call from Reach Solar. KC is going to set the record straight on the many myths people have heard about solar and their experiences and show you why we can install solar on your house with you the homeowner in mind! If you are a homeowner who wants more control over your energy whil…
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Kevin Fulkerson from Cornerstone Design & Legacy Custom Homes AZ along Dan Haydon from DEC Building Solutions, The Boxcar Universe Green Team are going to explore what it means to Build Green in 2024. Products & Services that will help you make your new home build a New Green Built Home. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home Fo…
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Jerry McGuire, President of PuriFi Labs. How Do you know if the air you are breathing is clean? Jerry has that answer and more to make your home or office as heathy as possible for yourself, your family & office. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”…
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With us today is Sean Lapointe from Mr. Electric. If you ever had difficulties in getting replacement parts for your electric repair Sean has some great info you need to know about. Mel has the scoop on this year’s IBS when she attended the event recently in Las Vegas. Renee Sievers’s creator of Tinyfest will fill us in on the upcoming event on Sat…
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Mike Wolf, Master Investor & Educator. If you always wanted to get into real estate and make money but never acted on that thought Mike will motivate you to get going and make that lifestyle change and make you a secure future. As Mike says “Don’t Wait to Buy Real Estate, Buy Real Estate & Wait” Also with us is Kevin Fulkerson from Cornerstone Desi…
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Shara Terry from Berkshire-Hathaway is with us. She will share the state of the Real Estate market so far in 2024 and her experience in selling the Gold Container Home in south Phoenix built by engineer Jorge Salcedo. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”…
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Steve & Mel interview Patricia Kara, Model, Actress, Host & Author of her brand new book, "Dream On....Now Deliver"......her guide to achieving success in today’s professional entertainment & business environment. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”…
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Brad Lindsay with the Mini Split Guys will be with us… Today’s HVAC technology doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive when you are remodeling or building a container home or a room addition. Also Patricia Kara, Model, Actor, Host & Author will be here with her guide to achieving success in today’s professional entertainment & business environm…
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We are talking Multi-Family Container Homes with Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes. In today’s economy investors are looking for creating wealth through this type of housing. For our listeners that are familiar with former Arizona Governor Ducey’s use of shipping containers to fortify our Southern Border. The Federal Government forced th…
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Alvin Desir of Artisan Systems of Scottsdale will be with us. If you are considering upgrading your house to a “Smart Home” or just enhancing your audio & video in your home Alvin has your answers. Also Steve will have the projections for 2024 on where the cost of energy is going….you guessed it…UP! “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, …
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Andrew Jones of FACT HVAC Air Conditioning & Heating will be with us, Andrew will share with us the innovative way to Repair-Maintain & Replace your home’s environment. Also Corey McGuire introduces the Ecos Power Cube. The Power Cube is built from a shipping container & can impact our civilization in ways you can’t possibly imagine! “All that and …
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Brandon Carrero of Carerro Mortgage will be with us, Buying a Container Home and having trouble finding a mortgage company? Brandon’s company is the solution & can answer all your questions! Also with us is Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes. If you are interested in building something custom? Spice Up Your Space! Taria has the answer, cu…
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John Adams, Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer of Freight Farms at the Biosphere 2, University of Arizona in Tucson & will give us an inside look at what they are doing and how it’s changing the way we think about growing food. Holiday time is here & we think about friends, family and getting together. We also need to think about electrical …
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Greg Hazelwood, Senior Sales Director for Rhino Shield of Arizona will be with us, Protect the exterior of your home, not just with paint…Go Rhino! We have your sustainable transportation solution, Keith Watts from Pedego Electric Bikes. Pedego is your transportation solution when thinking about those CO2 carbons your car puts into the air everyday…
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In Honor of Veteran’s Day, Charlie Ellis from Operation Enduring Gratitude will be here to tell us how he is giving back to our needy disabled veterans and coming up this month, Recycle Day 2023, A view tips from the professionals on how you can give back and be part of Recycle Day. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Con…
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It’s November, Time for Mel & Steve on the Street at Bene Vivendo Farms at Greenhouse Gardens in Chandler, AZ. as we speak to Michele Caporali from the Arizona Sustainability Alliance about their Help-A-Farm Volunteer Event. Also Randy Bailey from Green Cork Products on location at their customer’s home that they just finished spraying their fabulo…
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We’re talking with Green Cork Products. Randy Bailey, One of the Founders is here to teach us the applications of their amazing product & Renee Seevers, Tiny Home Owner & the Creator of the TinyFest Shows nationwide. Find out what it takes to build and live a sustainable lifestyle. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Cont…
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We’re bringing you some great container home & pool information from Boxcar Universe University with our Mel & Steve on the Street Segment as well as our semi annual mortgage update from our good friend and advisor Jeff Kadlec from 4 C Lending group. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Livi…
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“Here’s what’s coming up on this week’s edition of “Boxcar Universe” We’re talking with two experts in the Tiny Home & Container Home Industry, Karl Foust from IMS Builders & Renee Seevers, Tiny Home Owner & the Creator of the TinyFest Shows nationwide. Find out what it takes to build and live a sustainable lifestyle. “All that and more this week o…
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Tom Zimmerman from Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania will be with us. Tom will tell us all about what their project is doing to help homeless veterans with building a Tiny Home Village. Also with us is Jack Maxwell, Host of the upcoming TV show, American Homecoming will be here with us again in case you missed last week’s podcast. Your opportunity …
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Taria Sheppard from Tailored Container Homes will be with us. Taria will tell us all about what you can create in a container home. Also with us is Jack Maxwell, Host of the upcoming TV show, American Homecoming. Jack and his team are changing Veterans lives when they return from the service “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Hom…
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Mel & I are talking about Do’s & Don’t’s about designing & building your own dream container home. Also joining us is the host of the hit TV show Around The House Nation with Eric G. The show for all homeowners can go for top notch home improvement info. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle …
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Bob Wheeler from Habitats-4-Humans will be here with along with Felisa Benton from Benton Home Furnishings ….. They will share some great information on the magic and lifestyle in sustainable tiny home living.. “All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”…
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Joseph James, CEO & President of Mobil Emergency Housing Corp will be with us. With the fires in Maui many of people there are currently homeless. Joseph’s company is filling the gap with Mobile Emergency Housing! Also with us is Chuck Warshaver, Advisor & Operating Partner of Stardust Building Supplies. Your Choice for Reclaiming & Recycling all k…
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Susanne Percey from "A New Leaf". Phoenix's largest Human Services Non-Profit Organization. Also with us is Casey Inman from Land Is Home. Having difficulty finding a lot for your Container Home? Casey can help!! All that and more this week on Boxcar Universe, Your Home For Container Sustainable Lifestyle Living”…
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Joe Steggs is here with us from Mythic Sound, Lighting & Shade with the latest info on Home Automation. Joe can bring your home into the 21st Century. Also with us is Karl Foust from IMS Builder. Our choice for container home living. Karl will give us an update on the Family Promise Project and the Temporary Excessive Heat Container Homes known as …
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