Sake & Hot tubs
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.
Recent Episodes
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Oct. 28, 2026
S2E2 | Passport to Japan | Meet the Event
We're BACK for year two, and we could not be more excited! ✨ Sake & Hot Tubs is once again showcasing Passport to Japan, presented by the Japan America Society of Iowa — an incredible evening celebrating Japanese culture, cuisine, traditions, and, of course, sake! Michelle Yoshimore Smith joins Lisa and Fred to give us the rundown on what this year's event is all about and what attendees can look forward to. Think five regions of Japan, five distinctive Japanese dishes, 15+ premium sake
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Oct. 14, 2026
S2E1 | Don't Wait for the Opportunity—Create It
✨🍶 Season TWO is here, and we're kicking things off with a little inspiration! 🍶✨ Lisa and Fred welcome Kole Feaker to Sake & Hot Tubs for a conversation about leadership, initiative, and what happens when you decide to go the extra mile. Kole started his own business before he even made it to college, and his story is a great reminder that you don't have to wait for permission to get started. We talk about learning from the generations before us, finding inspiration in our elders, and why the
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Oct. 1, 2026
S1E30 | One Big Love Letter (and a Lot of Sake)
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
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Sept. 2, 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
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Aug. 20, 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
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Aug. 19, 2026
S1E27 | From Fair Singer to Fair Legend
Before there was “securing the perimeter,” there was the Iowa State Fair Singers. 😂🎡 Lisa and Fred sit down with Matt Schutt , a familiar face from the Jewell community, Lisa’s former classmate, and even her son’s former music teacher. But when it comes to the Iowa State Fair , Matt has a history that goes all the way back to 1988. He got his start with the now-retired Iowa State Fair Singers, has won several food contests, worked in multiple buildings across the Fairgrounds, and now helps run