What the M
Episodes
67 episodes
Episode 67 - Joe Lara
The 67th episode of What the M features Joe Lara, founder of Find the X, plus a tribute to Ingrid Jaschok, a giant of the industry who we lost last week, by Michael Merritt.In this episode, Kent and Steve sit down with Joe to discuss his...
Episode 66 - Talia Ramirez
The 66th episode of What the M features Talia Ramirez, President of Spectrum Solutions Acquisitions LLC.In this episode, Kent and Steve talk to Talia about her journey in the mortgage default servicing industry. Talia is well known withi...
Episode 65 - Sam Hantosh
The 65th episode of What the M features Sam Hantosh, Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX Team 2000. In this episode, Kent and Steve sit down with Sam to talk about what Real Estate Owned (“REO”) Sales are and what it is like to be the boot...
Episode 64 - John Dunnery Returns
The 64th episode of What the M features John Dunnery, Loan Servicing Manager at Compu-Link Corporation. Another longtime friend of the show is back for his 2nd visit! John Dunnery returns to What the M and, as always, brings a wealt...
Episode 63 - Marcel Bryar Returns
The 63rd episode of What the M features Marcel Bryar, Founder and Managing Director of Mortgage Policy Advisors, LLC.A longtime friend of the show is back for his 2nd visit! Marcel Bryar’s 25+ years of experience in mortgage operations, ...
Episode 62 - Kevin Shivers
The 62nd episode of What the M features Kevin Shivers, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers. In this episode, Kent, Steve, and Kevin take a closer look at the community banking industry. Commu...
Episode 61 - The Year in Review
The 61st episode of What the M features Kent McPhail and Steve Hladik<...
Episode 60 - Gina Dascola
The 60th episode of What the M features Sergeant Gina Dascola, retired from the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office and founder of Dascola Consulting, LLC. In this episode, Sgt. Gina Dascola shares her 40 years of experience with the ...
Episode 59 - Glenn Brooks
The 59th episode of What the M features Glenn Brooks, President of Genstone Asset Disposition. In this episode, Glenn shares his journey into the industry, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that have ...
Episode 58 - John Bell
For the 58th episode of What the M, Kent McPhail and Steve Hladik honor John Bell, a titan of the mortgage industry and dedicated public servant.John Bell III attended Lambuth University in Jackson, Tennessee before spending more than 15...
Episode 57 - Steve Hladik talks FAPA
In the 57th episode of “What The M,” hosts Kent McPhail and Steve Hladik dive into the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA). Steve, taking the guest seat, breaks down what FAPA is, why it was enacted, and how its retroactive application has ...
Episode 56 - Michael Merritt
The 56th episode of What the M features Michael Merritt, Senior Vice President of Customer Care and Default Mortgage Servicing at BOK Financial.A longtime friend of the show is back for his 3rd visit! Michael Merritt has returned to What...
Episode 55 - LeAllen Frost
The 55th episode of What the M features LeAllen Frost, Executive Vice President & Deputy General Counsel - Head of Litigation at Pennymac.It’s that time again… for a new episode of What the M! Kent and Steve are excited to be joined ...
Episode 54 - Rick Sharga & Daren Blomquist
The 54th episode of What the M features Rick Sharga, CEO and President of the CJ Patrick Company, and Daren Blomquist, Vice President of Market Economics at Auction.com.It’s that time again… for a new SEASON of What the M! Ov...
Episode 53 - The Last Question (Season 3 Finale)
Welcome to the season 3 finale of What the M! This season, Kent and Steve have interviewed amazing, thoughtful, and brilliant guests. Each guest has been uniquely qualified to speak about different aspects of the default servicing i...
Episode 52 - Gina Gallutia and David Mulkay
The 52nd episode of What the M features Gina Gallutia, Executive Membership Director of the Five Star Institute, and David Mulkay, Director of Legal League. Gina and David are long-time friends of the podcast and stopped by to discuss the benef...
Episode 51 - A Fireside Chat with Kent and Steve
For the 51st episode of What the M, Kent and Steve have a "fireside chat" about the economy, current regulatory conditions… and whether you should use ChatGPT for your March Madness bracket! Listen on for up-to-the-moment updates about the defa...
Episode 50 - Walter Mullen & Michael Keaton
The 50th episode of “What the M” features Walter Mullen and Michael Keaton from Onity Group, Inc.This episode focuses on the changes taking place on a state and federal level within the default servicing industry, the record-high credit ...
Episode 49 - Michael Merritt Returns
The 49th episode of “What the M” features the return of Michael Merritt, Senior Vice President of Customer Care and Default Mortgage Servicing at BOK Financial.This time around on "What the M," Michael is here to share his thoughts on th...
Episode 48 - Dusten Hendrickson
The 48th episode of “What the M” features Dusten Hendrickson, Founder and CEO of Mailbox Money. Mailbox Money specializes in transforming real estate development through strategic land selection, wellness-focused design, and innovat...
Episode 47 - Ty Miller
The 47th episode of “What the M” features Ty Miller, Managing Director at Annaly Capital Management. Ty graduated from Missouri State University (Go Bears!) with a BS in Psychology and Management. He has held executive leadership ro...
Episode 46 - The Year in Review
The 46th episode of “What the M” features Kent McPhail and Stephen Hladik with a year-end wrap up of 2024. Check it out to find out what happened (and didn't happen!) in the default servicing industry in 2024, and what Kent...
Episode 45 - Jenny Lee and Matt Watson
The 45th episode of “What the M” features Matt Watson, President of LegalFee Consultants, LLC and Jenny Lee, Senior Consultant for LegalFee Consultants, LLC. Today’s episode is about a challenge many law firms face daily: the ...