Welcome to Sake & Hot Tubs with Fred and Lisa. Where big ideas start small, just like conversations shared over a glass of sake and a soak in the hot tub.
This isn't just another real estate podcast. We've created our own incubator of inspiration. A space where guests can step away from the noise, relax, and explore their next idea, whether that's in business, community, or personal growth.
So, pull up a chair, pour a glass, and let's dive in. Because in this hot tub, ideas don't just float, they take shape.
One year. So many conversations. A whole lot of sake. 🍶❤️
It's National Sake Day AND our one-year anniversary of Sake & Hot Tubs! 🎉
Lisa and Fred kick things off with a little look back at this crazy little podcast — and of course, a special shoutout to Rachel, our resident chaos coordinator.
Then we're celebrating the people who made this first year so special. We've pulled together some of our favorite quotes, stories, laughs, and Kanpais from the incredible guests who have joined us along the way.
Because this podcast has always been about more than sake. It's about people, connection, curiosity, and making space for a good conversation.
So grab a glass and raise it with us.
Happy #nationalsakeday, and cheers to ONE YEAR of Sake & Hot Tubs! 🥂
Kanpai to our guests, our listeners, our community, and everyone who has climbed into the tub with us. ❤️
2 Sept 2026
S1E29 | Grit: The Secret to Showing Up
This week on Sake & Hot Tubs, Lisa and Fred sit down with Tom Randall — Ames Realtor, former Iowa State football player, and someone who knows a thing or two about putting in the work. 🏈🏡
They talk football, business, real estate, and the twists and turns of building a career — but at the heart of this conversation is one thing: grit.
What do you do when things don't go your way? How do you keep showing up when success doesn't happen overnight? And how do you believe in yourself enough to keep going when you're still trying to figure it all out?
Tom shares lessons from his years on the football field and in business that apply far beyond real estate.
If you're starting a business, building a career, taking a risk, or simply wondering if you're capable of what comes next — this is an episode you need to hear.
Grab a sake, settle in, and get ready for a little encouragement from someone who's been putting in the work for a long time.
Because talent can get you started. Grit keeps you going.
20 Aug 2026
S1E28 | The Guy Fieri of Jewell, Iowa
Last but certainly not least, Lisa and Fred sit down with Garren Zanker, owner of Jewell Market and unofficial connector of people, places, stories… and apparently this entire Iowa State Fair adventure.
Garren helped bring this whole series together, and if you know him, you know that bringing people together is kind of his thing. From his huge Barn Town selection to keeping Fred well-stocked with sake, Garren always seems to know where to go, who to talk to, and what's happening next.
We chat about his favorite ways to experience the Fair with his kids and why making memories matters, plus his love of people-watching and some of his favorite spots around the Fairgrounds.
We also talk about Jewell Market's display at the Fair, the food competition they sponsor, and the grocery bagging competition where Garren's daughter took second place against competitors from some of the major chains! 👏
Somewhere along the way, Fred and Lisa decide Garren is a combination of Kevin Bacon and Guy Fieri… and honestly? We can kind of see it. 😂
Come hang with us for our final Iowa State Fair interview — it's all about community, connections, memories, and the people who somehow manage to bring it all together. 🍶🎡
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