Beat the Big Guys

Do you see a problem in your community or town, but feel there’s nothing you can do? Find out just how much power you have – right now – from Sandy Rosenthal who started out with no special training, stood up to a mammoth federal agency, and won. In every episode, Sandy, author of the award-winning book “Words Whispered in Water” will provide free and inexpensive tools that you can use right now to Beat the Big Guys.

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Update frequency: every 10 days
Average duration: 30 minutes
Episodes: 123
Years Active: 2021 - 2025

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Try Something Before Deciding It Doesn't Work - Jen Johnson

Sandy chats with Jen Johnson (Bay Area, CA) about the two housing communities she founded where a group of people live and care in one house which provides relief for the housing crisis among many ot…

00:22:59 | Mon 18 Mar 2024

Fight Back However You Can - Stanford Rosenthal

Producer Landry Bohn sits down with activist Stanford Rosenthal, who worked closely with Sandy on Levees.Org, a grassroots campaign to correct the narrative surrounding the 2005 levee failure in New …

00:31:54 | Mon 04 Mar 2024

We Make Our Own Choices; Not the Big Guys - Niko Dunkel

Sandy talks to Niko Dunkel (San Francisco, CA) about his quest to bring access to solar power to renters who have landlords who may be resistant (for whatever reason) to climate-friendly and energy-e…

00:24:47 | Mon 26 Feb 2024

Be Very Specific, Not Abstract, In Forming Your Goals - Dr. Temple Grandin

In our 100th episode of Beat the Big Guys, Dr. Temple Grandin (Fort Collins, CO), Professor of Animal Sciences and autism rights activist talks to Sandy about her achievements in making slaughterhous…

00:36:41 | Mon 19 Feb 2024

If You Can't Beat Them, Convert Them - Carolyn Pistone

Sandy sits down with Carolyn Pistone (San Francisco Bay Area) to discuss her company's strategy of helping polluters move forward on the environment/social/governance continuum.

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00:26:44 | Mon 05 Feb 2024

Changing the Word Choice Can Change the Outcome - Kevin F. Adler

Sandy chats with social entrepreneur and author Kevin F. Adler (San Francisco, CA) about his journey toward understanding and ending homelessness.

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00:39:06 | Mon 22 Jan 2024

Positive Change Requires Supportive Relationships Among its Proponents - Ashoka Finley

Sandy sits down with Ashoka Finley (San Francisco), a representative of the excellent Hypha Network, to discuss the important role which interconnection plays in a successful social movement.

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00:23:47 | Mon 15 Jan 2024

Establish Your Brand Early In Your Campaign - Cherry and Sherry Wilmore

Sandy visits with Cherry and Sherry Wilmore aka Everybody's Favorite Twins (Houma, LA) to discuss the importance of branding in their campaign––called CHeriSH Times Two–– to foster self-sufficiency t…

00:27:19 | Mon 08 Jan 2024

Visual Evidence is Key - Kristin Tieche

Sandy chats with Kristen Tieche (San Francisco, CA) about her quest to educate the American population about the importance of bats to our ecosystem and how videos of unseeable events can help with b…

00:26:58 | Mon 18 Dec 2023

The Value of Partnering With Other Organizations is Paramount - Todd Reynolds and Rami Diaz

Sandy discusses the value of partnerships with Todd Reynolds and Rami Diaz (New Orleans, LA) both with Groundworks New Orleans.

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00:24:57 | Mon 11 Dec 2023

No Big Guys Are So Big They're Unstoppable - Dee Laninga

Sandy chats with Dee Laninga (Bucksport, ME) about her work with Farm Action Fund, a farmer-led organization fighting corporate monopolies in agriculture with the goal of nutritious and affordable fo…

00:27:24 | Mon 04 Dec 2023

Stay the Course and You Will Reach the Tipping Point - Michel Shane

Sandy talks with filmmaker Michel Shane (Los Angeles, CA) about his quest to make a 21-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway safer.

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00:32:14 | Mon 27 Nov 2023

Never Worry That Your Voice Isn't Enough - Loretta Boesing

Sandy chats with Loretta Boesing (St. Louis, MO) about her quest to abolish forced mail order pharmaceutical delivery due to dangers of medicines overheating.

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00:30:45 | Mon 13 Nov 2023

Technical Advisors Can Provide Crucial Data to Help You Win - Wilma Subra (Re-Release)

In celebration of the $35M settlement awarded to the residents of Gordon Plaza, Beat the Big Guys is proud to present our interview with Wilma Subra (New Orleans, L.A.) as our 90th episode. Subra wor…

00:26:24 | Mon 06 Nov 2023

Be Sure To Document, Document, Document - Sherry Loeffler

Sandy talks to Sherry Loeffler (Charlotte, NC) about her battle with her homeowners' association's (HOA) attorneys who placed a lien on her home after admitting they had made an error.

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00:24:45 | Mon 30 Oct 2023

You Can Stand Up For Those Who Cannot - Cheryl Orengo

Sandy chats with educator, organizer and activist Cheryl Orengo (Ashville, NC) about her efforts to help people who often may not vote for or know how to take action for their own self interests.

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00:27:35 | Mon 23 Oct 2023

Give Full Credit to Your Experts and Advisors - Jim Abernethy

Sandy has a jaw dropping conversation with Jim Abernethy (Palm Beach, FL) about his quest to expose a corrupt system behind the mass poisoning of the plants, animals and even the land, in much of the…

00:25:19 | Mon 16 Oct 2023

The Big Guys Expect Submission, But You Can Resist - Anna Ditchburn

CW: This epsiode's discussion references topics and events which may be triggering, including child abuse and the sexual assault of a minor. Viewer discretion is advised.

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00:24:49 | Mon 09 Oct 2023

The Big Guys Prefer You Know Nothing; Refuse to Allow That - Kelly Haggerty

In this enlightening episode, Sandy chats with Kelly Haggerty (Philadelphia, PA) about humans' relationship with trash and the Big Guys she must face off with.

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00:30:41 | Mon 02 Oct 2023

The Freedom of Information Act is a Free and Useful Tool Available to Anyone - Carey Gillam (Remastered)

In recognition of Carey Gillam's consutling work for the 2022 documentary Into the Weeds (dir. Jennifer Baichwal, 2022), Beat the Big Guys presents a remastered edition of Ep. 8, which featured Gilla…

00:32:39 | Mon 25 Sep 2023

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